Decision details

Creating a Better Place – Spindles PCSA Extension for Market, Events and Archive

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

On 25th July Cabinet gave approval to split workstreams for the Spindles Redevelopment into Project 1 (demolition of TJ Hughes, construction of a new market and events space and works to the roof) and Project 2 (redevelopment of internal retail units to create workspace).
An element of redesign is required to include the archive space within the basement of the proposed event space, and the Stage 5 design also needs to be progressed prior to contract award to ensure that the programme is maintained.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
Option 1 is recommended to allow the programme to progress in line with current agreed programme dates.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 – progress as set out within this report and uplift the value of Enabling Works 1 to enable Willmott Dixon to maintain programme.
Option 2 – Place the works on hold until Main Works contracts are in place for both the Market and Events and Workspace – likely impact of 3-6 months on the programme.

Alternative options considered:

Option 2.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

N/A

Contact: Paul Clifford, Director of Economy Email: paul.clifford@oldham.gov.uk Email: paul.clifford@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 10/03/2023

Date of decision: 03/03/2023

Effective from: 15/03/2023

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