Decision details

In accordance with the constitution, Section 7a - Budget and Policy Framework and Section 6 - Schedules re Service Area Delegations to Officers 11.11.20 I have consulted with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Council, Leader and Deputy Leader and made an urgent decision on the funding, £613,634, for the Broadmeadow Sports Hall Roof Replacement.

The Council is committed to a programme of works to decarbonise the leisure centres and reduce the carbon footprint. Grant funding of £2.3millon has been awarded and the specific works for Broadmeadow Leisure Centre include the installation of solar pv, battery storage and electrical upgrade works. The roof at the leisure centre is beyond its serviceable life so requires replacement prior to the installation of the solar PV. The instruction to appoint contractors and procure the materials for the roof must be placed as soon as possible and no later than 30/07/2021. This will enable the decarb work to start in October 2021 and be completed by the end of March 2022 in order to comply with the conditions of the grant. The decarbonisation work cannot start until the roof is replaced. Additionally;

• the construction industry is busy,
• prices are rising
• building material shortages

The total project costs are £613,634. The funding for the project uses £269,019.68 of S106, which relates to contributions for indoor sports provision from developments in Teignmouth, Bishopsteignton and Kingsteignton (Penns Mount). The balance in funding will be made by CIL, which currently stands at £344,614, which has previously been earmarked for leisure projects. The level of CIL funding may vary following completion of ongoing detailed site surveys.

Delay appointing contractors which would delay the mobilisation of contractors which would further increase the risk of failing the grant funding deadlines and ultimately repaying the grant funding and failing to deliver the project.