Purpose

To consider approving the release of
additional funding from the Tariff Programme to facilitate the
delivery of Phase 1 of the extension of the H10 grid
road.

Content

1.1 That design work on the remaining elements
of the first phase of the extended H10, and discussions on
delivery, be completed so that full proposals for delivery can be
brought forward early in 2024.
1.2 That additional funding of £710,000
be released from the Tariff Programme to fund the remaining design
works and the preparatory works necessary to make delivery of the
H10 possible.
1.3 That the use of the current Highways term
service Contract with Ringway be approved, in order to complete the
proposed temporary works for the extension of the H10.
1.4 That authority be delegated to the
Director of Environment and Property to approve the use of Parks
Trust to deliver the vegetation clearance, subject to compliance
with subsidy control requirements and compliance with procurement
law.
1.5 That authority be delegated to the
Director of Environment and Property to finalise the arrangements
for:
a) the provision of the temporary road as
shown on the plan attached as an Annex to the report; and
b) works of vegetation clearance within the
Transport Corridor required to allow for the temporary road and
exploratory works on side to guide final design.
1.6 That work to ensure safe walking and
cycling routes to Wavendon Gate School
be maintained, and that Milton Keynes City Council officers
continue to work with the school to help mitigate the impact of
traffic on the surrounding community, during works.
1.7 That work to mitigate HGV traffic on the
H10 be undertaken proactively in design work.