Decision

The Committee resolved:-

(i)             to approve the further development of a pilot scheme of capital, cyclical, environmental and decarbonisation works at Tillydrone Avenue, Harris Drive and Wingate Place, on the basis that connection to the existing Tillydrone district heating network is the preferred heat solution; and instructs the Chief Officer - Capital to progress design development, market engagement where required, and applications for statutory consents required, all in order to inform a future business case;

(ii)            to instruct the Chief Officer - Corporate Landlord, following consultation with the Chief Officer - Capital, to develop a future business case setting out the final scope, estimated costs, funding package, affordability position, delivery and procurement approach, owner contribution approach and delivery arrangements, including any requirement for approval by the Finance and Resources Committee;

(iii)          to instruct the Chief Officer - Corporate Landlord to undertake further engagement with tenants and private owners likely to be affected by the proposed works, including the provision of support for private owners to apply for any suitable grant funding;

(iv)          to instruct the Chief Officer - Corporate Landlord to review the availability of grant funding and other finance models to support the proposed works, and to report the funding position within the future business case identified at 2.2; and

(v)           to note that any external support required to develop the project, owner engagement and funding options will be subject to procurement advice and confirmation that the proposed approach is compliant with the Council’s procurement requirements.