Issue - meetings

To seek to increase the approved construction contract sum for the Wellington Way new build housing scheme by £190,000, following the findings of a recent site investigation and technical report undertaken after contract award.

Note:  Councillor Philip Knowles returned to the Council Chamber.

Purpose of report

To increase the approved construction contract sum for the Wellington Way, Market Deeping new build housing scheme by £190,000. This was following the findings of recent site investigations, and technical reports undertaken after the initial contract award in September 2025.

Decision

That Cabinet approve an increase of £190,000 to the approved construction contract sum of £1.926m for the Wellington Way, Market Deeping new build housing scheme. This was due to additional works arising from recent survey findings.

Other options considered

Not approving the additional funding would have resulted in delays to the project and could have compromised delivery of the scheme. This option was discounted due to the ongoing housing need and the importance of maintaining the certainty of the programme.

Reasons for the decision

Approval of the additional funding enabled the Wellington Way scheme to proceed without delay, ensuring delivery of high-quality, sustainable council housing whilst protecting the Council’s investment.

Following the initial contract award, site investigations were undertaken which looked at ground conditions. Previously unknown areas of ground with historic contamination were discovered; this could not have reasonably been identified at the tender stage.

The works would be funded from HRA capital receipts.