Decision details

Alexandra Park Boathouse - WC Refurbishment

Decision Maker: Director of Economy

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Approval is required to fund the associated cost of refurbishment works to Alexandra Park Boathouse WC facility from the Corporate Landlord Capital Budget. The proposed work has been estimated at £55,000. The proposed refurbishment work includes reconfiguration of the facility and creating access between the WC and adjoining Café to enable controlled access and use.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
To approve the associated funding of £55,000
from the Corporate Landlord Capital Budget.
This will allow the continued use of the WC
facility, whilst bringing it to current standards,
improving utilisation, security and operational
management.
The fees connected to this proposal are £3.5k,
bringing the total proposal to £58.5k.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - Do nothing. This is not considered
viable as the WC facilities are in a poor state and
requires an upgrade to current standards to
meet the requirements of The Equalities Act
2010 as a minimum. Not progressing with the
works will lead to continued misuse and potential
closure of the WC facility.
Option 2 - This is the preferred and
recommended option. To approve the
associated funding of £55,000 from the
Corporate Landlord Capital Budget. This will
allow the continued use of the WC facility, whilst
bringing it to current standards, improving
utilisation, security and operational
management.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - Do nothing. This is not considered
viable as the WC facilities are in a poor state and
requires an upgrade to current standards to
meet the requirements of The Equalities Act
2010 as a minimum. Not progressing with the
works will lead to continued misuse and potential
closure of the WC facility.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

As per report.

Contact: John Winterbottom, Divisional manager - Technical Delivery Email: john.winterbottom@oldham.gov.uk Email: john.winterbottom@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 12/09/2023

Date of decision: 11/08/2023