Decision details

The report to Cabinet sought approval for investment at Eckington Swimming Pool. The funding would enable essential upgrade works to take place. It would also enable improvements to be made that would reduce the carbon footprint of the facility, save on running costs and improved the experience of those customers using the pool. Cabinet welcomed this.

RESOLVED -

(1)          That Cabinet approved the proposed works at Eckington Pool and budget as outlined in the report, funded from the Capital Programme.

(2)          That the Head of Transformation and Organisation, in consultation with Portfolio Holder for Transformation and Climate Change, be authorised to enter the relevant agreements/contracts associated with the effective delivery of the project.

(3)          That the Head of Transformation and Organisation, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Transformation and Climate Change, determines whether the in-fill of the deep end of the pool should proceed following further exploration of the cost and potential benefit of the proposal.

REASONS FOR DECISION - The agreed work would improve the life of the facility, the customer experience, increase participation and improve the financial performance of the facility

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED - Other options were considered but rejected for the reasons specified in the report.

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