Agenda item

RESOLVED: that

1.          the detailed design and construction of the coastal defences valued at £11M be procured.  The funding to be provided on an apportionment of 75% funded by Welsh Government and 25% by Cardiff Council.

2.          the 25% funding required to deliver the coastal defences be committed in line with the Welsh Government Coastal Risk Management Programme.

3.          a reassessment of the scheme be undertaken following the completion of the detailed design to confirm financial implications of construction and viability.

Cabinet considered a report regarding Cardiff’s Coastal Defences and Welsh Government Coastal Risk Management Programme.  The Welsh Government Coastal Risk Management Programme provides a one-off opportunity for local authorities to implement projects for coastal communities, with 75% of project costs funded by Welsh Government (WG).

Cardiff Council was successful in obtaining 100% funding from WG to develop and Outline Business Case.  The report seeks to procure detailed design and construction of the scheme.

RESOLVED: that

1.          the detailed design and construction of the coastal defences valued at £11M be procured.  The funding to be provided on an apportionment of 75% funded by Welsh Government and 25% by Cardiff Council.

2.          the 25% funding required to deliver the coastal defences be committed in line with the Welsh Government Coastal Risk Management Programme.

3.          a reassessment of the scheme be undertaken following the completion of the detailed design to confirm financial implications of construction and viability.