Decision details

The report to Cabinet provided an update on the Killamarsh Leisure Centre and sought approval for a range of refurbishment works to the facility. It also suggested that Council be recommended to provide additional funding to help complete the refurbishment programme. Members’ discussed the proposed refurbishment works, the improvements that would be made and the timetable for implementing them. At the conclusion of the discussion Cabinet made clear that it supported the proposed approach

RESOLVED

1)           That Cabinet agreed that the works specified in the report be now progressed.

2)           That Council be recommended to agree additional investment to support the refurbishment of the centre.

3)           That pre-construction works, utilising existing budget, takes place prior to any further investment approved by Council.

REASONS FOR DECISION - To ensure that improvements to the centre can now take place. These improvements would help to both improve its financial sustainability and provide better facilities for its users.

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED - The option of no agreeing to the works was considered, but rejected for the reasons set out in the report.

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