Issue - meetings

Members are requested to approve option three for the reasons cited within the contents of this report. This is recommended that given the prolonged lifespan of the more durable materials and the lower repair costs. On approval of option three an estimated budget cost of £333,499.67 + Vat will then be added to the capital programme.

AGREED That Cabinet:

a)      approve repair option 3 to Upgrade the existing approach ramp with steel trays infilled with tarmacadam / hot rolled stone chippings to match the existing subject to approval by a structural engineer; and

b)      approve an estimated budget cost of £333,499.67 + Vat will then be added to the capital programme.

The Leader and Portfolio Holder - Strategy, Performance & Finance presented a report to brief Members on the options and financial implementations in relation to Jubilee Bridge, Newark. The Jubilee Bridge was constructed circa 2002 acting as one of the principal pedestrian crossing points across the river Trent from the Maltings Retail Park/Aldi on the West to Waitrose and the Newark Castle train station. The Jubilee Bridges current inspection certificate would expire on the 25 May 2023 and in its current condition the Bridge was unlikely to pass the next inspection without undergoing necessary repairs.

Members were requested to approve option three for the reasons cited within the contents of the report to give the prolonged lifespan of the more durable materials and the lower repair costs. On approval of option three an estimated budget cost of £333,499.67 + Vat would then be added to the capital programme.

AGREED      (unanimously) that Cabinet:

a)            approve repair option 3 to Upgrade the existing approach ramp with steel trays infilled with tarmacadam / hot rolled stone chippings to match the existing subject to approval by a structural engineer; and

b)            approve an estimated budget cost of £333,499.67 + Vat will then be added to the capital programme.

Reasons for Decision:

To ensure the maintenance of the Jubilee Bridge is undertaken to provide safe use and enhancement of the area for local residents.

Options Considered:

Not completing the works would result in the eventual closure of the bridge and the detrimental impact to the area because of poorly maintained public infrastructure.