Agenda item

Report of the Director of the Built Environment

The Sub-Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding improvement measures for Puddle Dock, principally to introduce a new pedestrian route between Blackfriars Pier and Queen Victoria Street. The Director of the Built Environment introduced the report, drew Members’ attention to key points and outlined the options available. The scheme would reduce dangerous pedestrian crossing for expediency, particular on Upper Thames Street.

The Director of the Built Environment advised the Sub-Committee that the two options proposed would be similar in its delivery for pedestrians, but Option 1 was recommended as Option 2 would require more substantial work and a greater budget for a negligible increase in impact.

RESOLVED – That the Streets & Walkways Sub-Committee:

1. Approve a revised evaluation budget of £148,026;

2. Note the estimated cost of £509,126 for the project;

3. Note the risk register;

4. Approve the proposals as shown in Appendix 1;

5. Agree that an additional budget of £361,100 is approved to reach the next Gateway; and

6. Agree authority to start work.