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Approval to award a contract to carry out structural repairs and associated works to Council-owned flats.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £300,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/12/2019
Decision due: Before 15 Jan 2020 by Executive Councillor for Housing
Department: Property Services
Contact: Will Barfield, Asset Manager Email: will.barfield@cambridge.gov.uk.
Additional Information: This is a key item and will automatically appear on the agenda.
Background Information: Repair works are required to 4-storey maisonettes in the Hawkins Road Estate area and 3-storey flats in Ekin Road. Essential works are specified by a structural engineer following extensive site investigations. Works include repairs to walls, walkways, balconies, handrails and balustrades, concrete repairs, emergency lighting, and redecoration. In view of the value of the works they are being procured outside the Council's existing long term building maintenance contracts.