Received a report from the Corporate Director of Adult and Community Services on the detailed plans for the renovation of Mayesbrook Park via a two phase investment programme funded entirely from external sources and, therefore, at no direct cost to the Council.
The first phase of the project is planned for 2010/11 and, at a cost of £1.044m, would incorporate the restoration of the Mayes Brook river, enhanced entrances and improved access to the site and play improvements such as the installation of an outdoor gym and multi-sport facility. The second phase, planned for 2014 - 2017, would see the creation of a visitor centre and ranger base, lake restoration works, new water sports and fishing facilities, refurbishment of the sports complex and other habitat and security improvements. Initial discussions have also taken place regarding the possible relocation of the Olympic shooting venue to the park after the 2012 Games which, if successful, could mean an indoor multi-sport venue in the park, again at no cost to the Council.
Agreed, in order to assist the Council in achieving all of its Community Priorities, to:
(i) The implementation of phases one and two of the Mayesbrook Park renovation scheme as detailed in the report and on the basis that it will be delivered at no additional revenue or capital cost to the Council;
(ii) The inclusion of £1.044m in the 2010/11 Capital Programme in relation to phase one, to be funded from external sources;
(iii) The allocation of £1.855m from the Section 106 Developer Contribution relating to the former University of East London site to enable phase two of the improvement scheme to be implemented;
(iv) The procurement of the works through a two stage restricted tender process as set out in the report;
(v) Authorise the Corporate Director of Adult and Community Services, in consultation with the Corporate Director of Finance and Commercial Services and Legal Partners, to award the contracts; and
(vi) Support the negotiations regarding the possible relocation of the Olympic shooting venue to provide a multi-use indoor sports centre in the park after the 2012 Games and that the decision to formally proceed be the subject of a further report to the Executive.