Issue - meetings

The report provided a progress update on the restoration of Crystal Palace Subway and sought authority in relation to procuring the main contract works for the restoration of the Crystal Palace Subway and progressing the cultural venue project in the event of a successful grant funding bid.

Councillor Angela Wilkins attended the meeting as ward Councillor for Crystal Palace, and urged the Committee to support the proposals. She thanked officers for their efforts in securing grants to finance the project.

It was noted that there was a potential shortfall in funding of £237k – officers were looking at options and the situation would become clearer once tenders were received.

RESOLVED: That the Executive be recommended to

(1) Notethe contentsof thereport, namelyinformation regardingthe procurement of the main contract works for the restoration of the Crystal Palace Subway, which is fully funded by grants.

(2) Approve the procurement of the main contract works, noting that the Subway restoration project is already in the Capital Programme, with funding secured.

(3) Approve amendment to the existing Capital Programme for the Crystal Palace Park Subway to reflect revised costs and available funding.