Purpose

To seek approval to accept funding from Wessex Water to deliver improvements to St George’s Park, Canford Park and Old Quarry Park affected by the major works to install stormwater storage tanks.

Decision

Following an amendment proposed by the Chair, the Committee RESOLVED to

1. Approve acceptance of £800,000 capital payment from Wessex Water as mitigation for the impacts of its major infrastructure project on the three parks as set out in the report and adds this to the Capital Programme. The acceptance is conditional on

a.      The understanding that Wessex Water undertakes full reinstatement of facilities, assets and structures in all three parks affected by the Wessex Water works

b.      the current timescales provided by Wessex Water.

c.       If the timescales are extended, the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration in consultation with the Chair of the Public Health and Communities Policy Committee is instructed to reopen negotiations with Wessex Water for enhanced compensation

1. 2.      Approve an allocation of £200,000 for improvements at Old Quarry Park, £270,000 for improvements at Canford Park and £330,000 to St George Park.

1. Authorise the Executive Director of Growth and Regeneration in consultation with the Chair of the Public Health and Communities Committee to take all steps required to accept and spend the funding over the key decision threshold and to develop and approve individual projects to be delivered with the funding as outlined in this report.

1. Authorise the Executive Director of Growth and Regeneration in consultation with Chair of the Public Health and Communities Committee to procure and award the contracts necessary for project delivery, in-line with the procurement routes and maximum budget envelopes outlined in this report.

1. Authorise the Executive Director of Growth and Regeneration to invoke any subsequent extensions/variations specifically defined in the contracts being awarded, up to the maximum budget envelope outlined in this report.