Purpose

To vary a Development Agreement for a
temporary plant (heat source) at NWCC and Peel Road in South
Kilburn.

Content

That the Corporate Director Finance and
Resources:
 
i)            
Varies the original Development Agreement between the Council and
Countryside Properties in order to incorporate installation of a
temporary plant (heat source) into the Agreement at a value of
£462,671.00. the temporary plant will serve NWCC East (cores
E, F and G), NWCC West (cores A, B, C and D) and Peel Phase 4,
whilst the South Kilburn Decentralised Energy Network (SKDEN) is
being built and becomes available as a permanent heat source.
 
ii)           
Varies the original Development Agreement between the Council and
Countryside Properties in order to incorporate the installation of
a heat pipework section under the section of Neville Road within
the NWCC site, for use when the SKDHN is connected, at a capped
value of £326,572.00, to avoid the greater cost and
disruption of installing this at a later date.
 
iii)          
For a budget of £50,000.00 to decommission the temporary
plant when the SKDHN becomes available for permanent connection in
January 2026.