Additional capital funding required to complete the reconstruction of Stratton Street Railway Bridge, Biggleswade due to adverse weather delaying site operations.

RECOMMENDED to Council

1.      That the allocation of an additional £800k in 2016/17 of capital funding for the Stratton Street Railway Bridge be approved, to complete the works.

2.      That an additional allocation of £50k be approved, as a risk pot for 2016/17.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Community Services that sought additional capital funding to complete the reconstruction of Stratton Street Railway Bridge.  Adverse weather had extended the works programme.

Reason for decision:  To ensure that the reconstruction of Stratton Street Railway Bridge was completed.

RECOMMENDED to Council

1.      that the allocation of an additional £800k in 2016/17 of capital funding for the Stratton Street Railway Bridge be approved, to complete the works; and

2.      that an additional allocation of £50k be approved, as a risk pot for 2016/17.