Purpose

Significant infrastructure works on the North
Magazine were undertaken in 2021/22 following the master planning
of the site to break the site up into 12 plots in preparation for
sale and development. This included construction of internal access
roads, installation of utilities and drainage systems and the
raising of a number of the development plots in order to meet flood
management requirements.

The council is now ready to commence the final construction phase
at the North Magazine following a successful tender exercise. Works
will include the raising of Plots 4, 8 and 10 and the removal and
crushing of a concrete slab on Plot 7, making the plots development
ready. The works will also include installation of a vehicle access
barrier, an information board sign and

The works also include a road safety scheme at the greenway
crossing in Thorn Business Park costed at £9,349.34 which
will be paid for out of the Leveling Up Fund. The remainder of the
project will be funded out of Phase 5 of the Enterprise Zone
Capital Interventions.

Golden Valley Construction Limited been appointed following an open
tender exercise which was carried out via the pro contract system,
and evaluated against both cost and quality.