Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director with Responsibility for Development and Economic Growth

Consideration was given to a report updating Members on the progress made since the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee on 13 December 2022, in relation to the delivery of a dedicated, high quality walking and cycle route linking Helensburgh, Cardross and Dumbarton.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee:-

1.    noted the agreement of five change requests from WSP at an additional cost of £28,538.97, taking the total cost of WSPs work to £253,427.96. This additional cost is covered by externally secured funding;

2.    welcomed the progress made by WSP towards completing their work package by 31 March 2023;

3.    noted that some elements of work will require to be completed separately during summer 2023 to finalise the full package required for construction; and

4.    noted the current tender exercise for a design consultant to commence work on the section of route linking Morrisons Supermarket to Helensburgh Town Centre/Waterfront.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated 13 February 2023, submitted)