36 Widnes Loops to West Bank Link Road (Minute EXB 38 refers) PDF 78 KB
Executive Board considered the attached report.
RECOMMENDED: That Council approve the increase in Capital Funding allocation to ensure the scheme progresses.
Minutes:
The Council considered a report of the Strategic Director, Enterprise, Community and Resources, on the Widnes Loops to West Bank Link Road.
RESOLVED: That Council approve the increase in Capital Funding allocation to ensure the scheme progresses.
38 Widnes Loops to West Bank Link Road PDF 78 KB
Minutes:
The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, Enterprise,
Community and Resources, which provided an update on progress on the Widnes
Loops Link Road and junction works.
The Board was reminded that, at its meeting on 22 February 2018, it had approved
the outline development of a permanent road link between the Mersey Gateway
Widnes Loops Roundabout and Victoria Road/ Waterloo Road/ Hutchinson Street
junction. It was reported that during the summer, the Chief Executive in
consultation with the Leader and Portfolio holders used his emergency powers to
agree the land transfer to the Council.
The report advised that the SCAPE Framework contract would be utilised
to procure construction works and with Board approval, also used to deliver the
project. An amendment to the Capital Programme had been approved subject to
further reporting at detailed design stage.
RESOLVED: That
1) the
report be noted;
2) the
Board notes the Chief Executive’s use of his delegated powers, as outlined in paragraph
3 of the report;
3) Council
be recommended to approve the increase of Capital Funding allocation to ensure
the scheme progresses; and
4) the
Board approves the use of the SCAPE contract to enable continued progress of
the scheme.