Agenda item

Denton Pier and Pontoon Overhaul Works - Gateway 2 report

Report of the City Surveyor.

Minutes:

The Committee considered a report of the City Surveyor regarding Denton Pier and Pontoon Overhaul Works – Gateway 2 Report.

 

A Member enquired where is Denton Pier was and how often it was used. Officers confirmed it was located on the Thames near Gravesend and the pier was an important strategic launch service undertaking a number of statutory requirements and used by vessels daily.

 

Members were advised that the pier was 55 years old and the works would help it continue for the next 25 years. Members were interested to understand how long piers generally lasted and whether it was worth looking to move the facility to the new site of the markets, rather than spending £1m on a pier the Corporation did not own.

 

Officers confirmed the resiting of the markets was a long way off, and the site might not be suitable for launches but could be considered in the future. Officers agreed to investigate how long piers lasted.  

 

RESOLVED, that the Committee:

 

·         Budget of £50,000 for a condition survey and options appraisal is required to reach the next Gateway;

 

·         Note the total estimated cost of the project at £850,000 (excluding risk);

 

·         Note the estimated costed risk of £150,000.

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