Decision details

Torwood Road Retaining Wall Reconstruction

Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The report seeks approval for the acceptance of the most economically advantageous and methodologically sound tender submission in relation to the reconstruction of the retaining wall adjacent to Torwood Road, Chadderton, to the rear of No. 36 Torwood Road

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
approval is sought to appoint Westshield Limited, who submitted the most economically advantageous and methodologically sound tender, to commence retaining wall reconstruction works at Torwood Road, Chadderton

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - to reconstruct the existing dilapidated masonry retaining structure after first stabilising the ground behind using micropiles
Option 2 - to do nothing and allow the existing masonry retaining structure to further deteriorate However, there is a potential liability to the Council in the event of wall collapse and damage to third properties or injury/death to person(s)

Alternative options considered:

Option 2

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Not applicable

Contact: Jeannette Whitney, Technical Support Admin 0161 770 4379 Email: jeanette.whitney@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 21/06/2018

Date of decision: 15/06/2018

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