Agenda item

Mark Lane Public Realm and Transportation Enhancements - Phases 2 and 3

Report of the Director of the Built Environment

Minutes:

The Sub Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment seeking approval for Phases 2 and 3 of the Mark Lane Public Realm and Transportation Enhancements project. The Director of the Built Environment introduced the report and gave a short presentation on the proposals to the Sub Committee, outlining the project so far and the proposals for consideration.

 

The Sub Committee then proceeded to discuss the proposals. In response to questions from Members, the Director of the Built Environment assured Members that the project accounted for a significant development in the vicinity, and the two projects would be connected without conflict. The Sub Committee was advised that the substantial increase in project cost, which had caused concerns, was mostly due to the addition of Phase 3 of the project, which had not originally been part of the project. The Director of the Built Environment further advised that the project was low-risk, with a more detailed Risk Register to be submitted to the Projects Sub Committee, and that officers were not expecting the proposed Traffic Order to be obstructed.

 

Members were supportive of the scheme, and expressed particular approval for levelling up the roadway with the pavement within projects. Arising from the discussion, the recommendations were put to vote amongst eligible Members, who voted in favour of the recommendations.

 

RESOLVED – That the Streets & Walkways Sub Committee:

 

  1. Agree authorisation to increase the current approved budget of £69,261 by £2,869 to cover the overspend as per Appendix 3, Table 3;

 

  1. Agree to utilise the underspend of £15,651 from the previous works phase towards the completion of public realm works. (Phases 2A and 2B);

 

  1. Agree authorisation to initiate public realm works on New London Street and Mark Lane to be fully funded from the Local Community Facilities and Environmental Improvement Contributions from 64-74 Mark Lane Section 106 agreement (£633,168) and Mariner House Section 106 agreement (£82,923), at a total cost of £716,091. (Phases 2A and 2B);

 

  1. Agree authorisation to carry out a design appraisal in the Mark Lane (Phase 3) area to establish the impacts of proposals at Fenchurch Place and the redevelopment of 50 Fenchurch Street on the local street network; at a cost of £25,000, funded by the Public Transport Contribution of £189,655 from the 64-74 Mark Lane Section 106 agreement;

 

  1. Approve the revised total project budget increase from £509,914 to £905,746 which combines the public realm (£716,091) and transportation improvements (£189,655) programmes; and

 

  1. Delegated authority be granted to the Director of the Built Environment for implementing transportation improvements (Phase 3), provided costs are not exceeded in a subsequent Gateway 3/4/5 Report.

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