Decision details

The Director of Environment and Housing submitted a report providing an update on the progress made regarding the design development and cost estimates for the refurbishment of Kirkstall Road Transfer Loading Station (TLS) and Household Waste Sorting Site (HWSS). In addition, the report detailed the intention of Environment and Housing to value engineer the scheme down from a RIBA stage D total of £4,300,000, prior to the issue of tenders. Finally, the report sought authority to spend up to £4,300,000 from existing budget provision (capital scheme no 16169) on the refurbishment.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the RIBA stage D designs and cost estimates for the redevelopment of Kirkstall TLS and HWSS be approved.

(b)  That expenditure up to a limit of £4,300,000 from existing budget provision (capital scheme 16169) on the redevelopment of Kirkstall TLS and HWSS, be authorised.

(c)  That the further development of designs and the procurement of a contractor to carry out construction work at Kirkstall TLS and HWSS be approved.

(d)  That the following be noted:-

(i)  The actions required to implement the resolutions (above);

(ii)  The proposed timescales to undertake the proposed works, as detailed within paragraph 3.2.1 of the submitted report; and

(iii)  That the Chief Officer Waste Management will be responsible for the implementation of such matters.