Purpose

Following a site visit by structural engineers
and specialist contractors it is evident that essential repair is
required to restore the structural function of the timber roof
structure at the front wall facade. This report recommends the
approval of a budget to carry out the works over the 2025/26 winter
shut down period. The report explains the issue and the requirement
for the work, the repair methodology, which has been agreed by
contractors and structural engineers, the integrated scaffold
design to accommodate both the roof and chimney works. It provides
a break down of costs and the impact of the additional work on the
overall construction programme.

Content

RESOLVED that the virement of
£60,500 capital funding from the 2025/26 capital programme
for rear window joinery to be reallocated to support the overall
cost of repairing the structural roof timbers at the front of the
building be approved.
 
RECOMMENDED that Council resolves to
approve a budget of £610,248.05, to be funded from the
capital receipts reserve, for the purpose of carrying out repairs
to restore the structural function of the timber roof frame at the
front of Willmer House, as detailed in paragraphs 6.11 – 6.18
of the report. The budget will also be used to instruct an external
survey to assess the condition of the rear of the building.