Decision details

34. Delegated Officer Report - Laurel Avenue Embankment Stabilisation Works - Phase 1

Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This report seeks approval for Council intervention to procure scheme development of the remedial works needed to stabilise and prevent further erosion to the embankment (under Council Corporate Landlord ownership) adjacent to domestic property 33 Laurel Avenue in Chadderton.

Decision:

Progress with option 1 - Proceed with Phase 1 - scheme development as detailed in this report and recommended by the council Risk

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - Proceed with Phase 1 - scheme development as detailed in this report and recommended by the council Risk

Alternative options considered:

Option 2 - Do nothing - The Council is at risk of further financial losses arising from the owner should further damage occur to the property.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

The following Oldham Council Departments:
- Finance
- Procurement
- Legal
- HR
- Risk
- Co-operative

Contact: Jember Weekes, Senior Bridge Engineer Email: jember.weekes@oldham.gov.uk Email: Jember.Weekes@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 02/08/2022

Date of decision: 05/07/2022

Effective from: 04/08/2022

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