Issue - decisions

Farnham Road Rail Bridge - Funding For Bridge Strengthening

31/10/2017 - Farnham Road Rail Bridge - Funding For Bridge Strengthening

RESOLVED:

 

1.    That support for the delivery of the Farnham Road Bridge Project was confirmed.

 

2.    That an agreement with Network Rail for payment towards improvements to Farnham Road Bridge would be entered into.

 

3.    That officers will work with Network Rail to confirm the Surrey CC contribution to the scheme.

 

4.    That the Cabinet Member for Highways and Deputy Director will engage with stakeholders to identify alternate funding sources in order to limit or remove the need to reduce the existing capital programme or borrow to fund this scheme.

 

Reason for decision:

 

To enable the Farnham Road Bridge scheme to take place to ensure the ongoing safety of the travelling public and economic prosperity of Guildford Town Centre.

 

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