Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report updating Members on the progress made since the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee on 14 March 2023 in relation to the delivery of a dedicated, high quality walking and cycle route linking Helensburgh, Cardross and Dumbarton.

Members agreed that they wished to discuss the information contained in appendix 2 of the report and agreed to exclude the press and public to allow consideration of this information.  

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee:

1.    noted the agreement of one change requests from WSP at an additional cost of £6,479.51, taking the total cost of WSPs work to £259,907.47 and that this additional cost is covered by externally secured funding;

2.    noted the amended completion date submitted by WSP of end-July 2023;

3.    noted that some elements of work would require to be completed separately following completion of WSPs work to finalise the full package required for construction;

4.    welcomed the progress towards the award of contract for the section of route linking Morrisons Supermarket/Hermitage Academy to Helensburgh Town Centre/Waterfront, and development of this to Concept Design stage;

5.    noted appendix 1 in the paper with projected compulsory purchase orders in 2026/27, 2028/29, and 2029/30 at various phases of the scheme; and

6.    agreed that officers would bring forward a report to the next Area Committee outlining:

a.    a quantification of the projects risks; and

b.    options for next steps including bringing forward compulsory purchase orders to expedite construction of the Helensburgh to Cardross phase.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated 27 April 2023, submitted)