Issue - meetings

The report seeks approval to award a contract for works to upgrade the fishing swims at Batchworth Lake, Rickmansworth Aquadrome, as part the delivery of the approved Aquadrome Management Plan, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Recommendation

That the Committee agree the approval to award and enter into a contract with a chosen supplier, should a suitable tender be received, for upgrading the fishing swims at Batchworth Lake, Rickmansworth Aquadrome, as outlined in the report.

The Head of Leisure and Natural Infrastructure introduced the report, which seeks approval from the Committee to enter into a contract exceeding £25,000. The project in question has a budget of £100,000, funded by the UK Share Prosperity Fund.

Members raised a question about the sustainability of the fishing swim area in light of potential flooding and environmental reports. The officer responded by clarifying that the project involves a platform-based fishing swim, which will not be influenced by the ongoing hydrological study, allowing the project to proceed independently.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee agree the approval to award and enter into a contract with a chosen supplier, should a suitable tender be received, for upgrading the fishing swims at Batchworth Lake, Rickmansworth Aquadrome, as outlined in the report.