Decision details

To approve the business case to invest in the reconfiguration of depot facilities & the replacement of life expired salt barns to support the ongoing delivery of highway winter maintenance services.

(+ part 2 annex)

1.     That the business case for the provision of new/refurbished highway winter maintenance facilities at Beare Green, Lyne Lane (Chertsey) and Merrow be approved.

2.     That approval be delegated, to proceed to appoint consultants and contractors to undertake the design and construction of the proposed works, to the Chief Property Officer, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Business Services, subject to the following pre-conditions: receipt of planning consent and confirmation that agreed contracts do not exceed the total capital investment identified in paragraph 2 of Agenda Item 18.

3.     That it be noted that following the completion of works at Beare Green and Lyne Lane, the depot accommodation included in Agenda Item 18  will be surplus to requirements.

Reasons for Decisions

The provision of a new depot in east Surrey and the relocation of an existing depot in west Surrey, both on existing council land, will ensure that the Council’s resilience to effectively respond to snow events is enhanced. The new depot will increase the salt stock stored locally in east Surrey from 4,500 to 7,100 tonnes. The revised network of depots will also be better located to maintain the pre-treatment of highways routes during icy weather within the agreed response times.

The replacement of the life expired barn at Merrow will provide additional salt storage capacity, reduce the stock loss through erosion and minimise potential leachate contamination.

[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Economic Prosperity, Environment and Highways Board]