Approval to enter into an enabling package under a JCT Design & Build contract with Wates Residential at the Cardiff Living Former Michaelston College
July 16, 2026 Corporate Director of People and Communities (Officer) Key decision In call-in window View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Cardiff Council's Corporate Director of People and Communities agreed to enter into an enabling package with Wates Residential for the Former Michaelston College site on 20/07/2026. The decision approved the enabling works package under a JCT Design & Build contract. This includes site remediation, infrastructure, access works, and works to the Ely and Caerau Integrated Children’s Centre.
Full council record
Decision
Appendices 1-7 to this report are exempt from publication because they contain information on the kind described in paragraph 14 of Schedule 12A, Part 4 of the Local Government Act 1972.
AGREED: that entering into of an enabling (early works) package with Wates Residential under a JCT Design & Build contract for the Former Michaelston College site be approved.
Reasons for the decision
1. The site requires significant preparatory works prior to commencement of the main construction contract. The proposed enabling package will allow critical site remediation, infrastructure, access works and works to the Ely and Caerau Integrated Children’s Centre (ECICC) to be undertaken in advance of the main contract whilst progressing detailed design development, governance, approvals and funding processes.
2. This will help to accelerate delivery of new council homes and provide earlier rental income.
3. Enabling packages have proven successful across Cardiff Living to satisfactorily prepare sites ahead of main works contracts.
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in) |
| Decision date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |