Decision details

WGIS LIFTING BRIDGE LEGAL AGREEMENT

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

(1) That the principles outlined in paragraph 3.2 of the report be approved with regard to the joint sharing of costs of maintenance of the WGIS lifting bridge.

 

(2) That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Place, in consultation with the Director for Finance and Systems and the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy to agree final terms for the funding agreement.

 

(3) That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy to enter into legal agreements as required to implement these recommendations.

Reasons for the decision:

Entering into the agreement will secure the arrangements for the future maintenance of the bridge and enable the development of the first 1,500 residential units at Trafford Waters, along with associated infrastructure, along with the further development of Port Salford, delivering economic growth to the western part of Greater Manchester.

Alternative options considered:

Not to enter into the agreement, but this would put at risk delivery of up to 3,000 residential properties at Trafford Waters and also leave the position in relation to the future maintenance of the bridge uncertain.

Publication date: 22/03/2022

Date of decision: 21/03/2022

Decided at meeting: 21/03/2022 - Executive

Effective from: 30/03/2022

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