Issue - meetings

Purpose of report

To obtain authority to enter into a contract for essential maintenance works at Wharf Road Multi-Storey Car Park Grantham.

Decision

That Cabinet approves the award of a contract to Rio Asphalt & Paving Co Ltd for a value of £283,305.14 +VAT for essential maintenance works at Wharf Road Multi-Storey Car Park Grantham.

Alternative options considered and rejected

Delaying the works further would mean the car park surface and underlying concrete framed structure would further deteriorate leading to much higher costs in the future. Therefore, this option was discounted.

Reasons for the decision

• The structure of the car park was deteriorating as evidenced by corrosion of the concrete plank structural fixings below Level 3. Resurfacing with mastic asphalt to Level 3 would prevent water ingress and the existing corrosion would be treated to prevent further deterioration.
• The following points were highlighted during debate:
• The car park at Wharf Road had been subjected to a thorough set of surveys.
• Officers had liaised with the landlord, who had agreed a programme of works. The design of the car park had been undertaken by Pick Everard; various contractors had looked at the surfaces to ensure work would be accurate.
• Consultations had taken place with structural engineers regarding the car park. The scope of works included upgrading of the surface base.
• There was no figure available for any projected loss of income because only part of the car park would be closed during the works. At least two of the parking levels would remain open on most days.
• As the car park was being used more than previously (although still far below capacity) it meant that the work was essential.