Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 1, 2024

Purpose: To consider the report to not proceed with the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Project and to not draw down any further grant funding from the funder (Salix) to avoid additional costs for an undeliverable project.

Content: Agreed:   RECOMMENDED that Council approve:-   (1) for the PSDS 3b project (RAMM & Riverside) not proceed any further, following consideration of the outcomes of the Year 1 exploration, design, and pricing stages; and (2) for Officers to allocate time to progress matters in preparation for future funding opportunities to secure monies required to decarbonise both sites.   Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.