Agenda item

Tower Bridge - Installation of Permanent Working at Height Controls and Fabric Improvements (Phase 1 - Resting Blocks)

Report of the Executive Director of Environment

Minutes:

The Board considered a report of the Director of Tower Bridge regarding a project to install permanent work at height controls and fabric improvements within the north and south resting block areas at Tower Bridge which includes fall arrest systems, metalwork repairs, timber floorboards replacement/ modifications, and associated repairs and decorations. The Deputy Chair drew Members’ attention to the pictures set out in the report which demonstrated the magnitude of the work.

 

RESOLVED – That the BHE Board agree:

 

  1. That the total estimated cost of the project at £328,520 (excluding risk), which is already provided for in the Bridge House Estates (BHE) 50 Year Maintenance Fund for 2022/ 23, is approved,

 

  1. That a Costed Risk Provision of £11,000, which is already provided for in the BHE 50 Year Maintenance Fund for 2022/ 23 (to be drawn down via delegation to Chief Officer) is approved, and

 

  1. Approve the use of 3RS Engineering Limited as per the recommended option.

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