Agenda item

The Place Spokesperson explained that it had previously been expected that it would be required to re-phase the basement works required following the demolition of the multi-storey car park from Phase 2 to Phase 1 of the project. However, this was not currently thought to be necessary.

RESOLVED:-

(i)        that an additional investment in the Glassworks Phase 1 scheme of £8.3m as a result of an increase in the size of the scheme together with the accelerated works programme, as set out in the report now submitted, be approved;

(ii)       that a number of movements of individual work packages between the two phases, as highlighted in paragraphs 5.6 to 5.8 of the report, be agreed;

(iii)      that the alignment of resources (£5.1m) previously set aside for the wider Public Realm Works into the overall Glassworks scheme budget, as highlighted in paragraph 5.9, be approved;

(iv)      that the option appraisal work undertaken on the future delivery and governance of the Glassworks project be noted;

(v)       note the use of a design and build form of contract for the construction of Phase 2, as set out in paragraphs 5.1 to 5.5 of the report, as approved under officer delegated powers;

(vi)      that the on-site project management and cost consultancy arrangements for the construction of Phase 2, as set out in sections 5.10 to 5.12 of the report, be approved; and

(vii)     that the revised Glassworks governance arrangements, as set out in sections 5.13 to 5.17 of the report, be approved.