68 Runcorn De-Linking of the Silver Jubilee Bridge - KEY DECISION (EXB 84 refers) PDF 261 KB
Executive Board considered the attached report.
RECOMMENDED: That Council approve a variation to the Capital Programme to cover the costs as outlined in Section 5.3 of the report.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Council considered a report of the Strategic Director, Enterprise,
Community and Resources, on options for delivering the de-linking of the Silver
Jubilee Bridge in Runcorn.
RESOLVED: That a variation to the Capital Programme to cover
the costs as outlined in Section 5.3 of the report, be approved.
84 Runcorn De-Linking of the Silver Jubilee Bridge - KEY DECISION PDF 261 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, Enterprise,
Community and Resources, on options for the delivery of the de-linking of the
Silver Jubilee Bridge (SJB) in Runcorn and the allocation of associated
financial resources.
The opening of the new Mersey Gateway Bridge and temporary closure of
the SJB provided a unique opportunity to redefine the existing road
infrastructure in the area of the town close to Runcorn main-line station. It
was reported that changes to the road layout and removal of certain structures
would improve the visibility of the town centre and its connectivity to and
from Runcorn Station. It would also make it easier to create and release sites
for future development.
Members noted that the Council had commissioned a de-linking report
setting out two key options for promoting positive access and movement to the
SJB, the Expressway and the Station Quarter. After consideration of the
de-linking report, a preferred option had been identified, based on the assessment
of costs, technical feasibility and future proofing of the development.
Reason(s) for
Decision
To
unlock sites for development in and around the Runcorn Station Quarter.
Alternative
Options Considered and Rejected
The options considered and rejected were
outlined in section 5 of the report.
Implementation
Date
March 2018.
RESOLVED: That
1) the
development of the option as outlined in Section 5.2 of the report be agreed;
2) Full
Council be recommended to approve a variation to the Capital Programme to cover
the costs as outlined in Section 5.3 of the report; and
3) the
Strategic Director, Enterprise, Community and Resources be authorised, in
conjunction with the Portfolio holders for Physical Environment and Transportation,
to take the necessary steps to ensure value for money through the appropriate
procurement processes.