Issue - meetings

(To receive a report by the Executive Director – Place, which seeks approval to carry out re-painting and other maintenance works to Cross Keys Swing Bridge, carrying the A17 over the River Nene at Sutton Bridge)

That the Executive:

1.    Approves the carrying out of a scheme of re-painting of the superstructure and other maintenance works to Cross Keys Swing Bridge.

2.    Delegates to the Executive Director for Place in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Highways, Transport and IT, authority to approve the form and entering into of any contractual documentation necessary to give effect to the Scheme.

A report by the Executive Director – Place was received which sought approval to carry out re-painting of the super structure and other maintenance works to Cross Keys Swing Bridge, carrying the A17 over the River Nene at Sutton Bridge.

Following discussion by the Executive, the following points were noted:

·         It was confirmed that records of how often the swing bridge opened and for how long had been collated and the contractor would be provided with that information, as they would be required to remove their staff from the bridge during this time.

·         Clarification was sought regarding the longer terms issues of the swing bridge, and whether it would need to be replaced in the future.  The Executive was advised that the proposed maintenance removed the risk of the failure of the bridge, and officers continued to examine a range of schemes that may be appropriate.

·         In relation to the timeline for the project, it was clarified that the programme of works would include preparatory work which would take place in February/March 2022.

·         It was considered important that the lifespan of the asset was maximised as it was a critical route. 

RESOLVED

That the Executive:

1.    Approves the carrying out of a scheme of re-painting of the superstructure and other maintenance works to Cross Keys Swing Bridge.

2.    Delegates to the Executive Director for Place in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Highways, Transport and IT, authority to approve the form and entering into of any contractual documentation necessary to give effect to the Scheme.