The Committee gave consideration
to a report that updated them on the progress of the Campbeltown
Flood Prevention Scheme, which has now proceeded to formal (planning)
notification under the terms of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009
(‘the Act’).
Decision
The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee agreed –
1.
To approve the preliminary
and final confirmation of the notified Campbeltown
Flood Protection Scheme with modifications.
2.
To request that the Council, as part of the budget
process, consider the £270k
of capital funding required in the 20/21 financial year and additional funding
in subsequent years, which would be subject to Outline Business Case/Full
Business Case approvals.
3.
To note construction of the final scheme would be
subject to approval of Outline Business and Full Business cases prior to tender
and tender award respectively. If approved additional funding may be needed as
indicated in Table 1 of the submitted report.
(Reference: Report by Executive Director with
responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services dated November 2019,
submitted)