URL: https://democracy.broxtowe.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2320

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Cabinet were informed of the groundwork investigations and allied reports required at the Kimberley Brewery site (Phase 3) and to the associated for the works.   Two companies were invited to submit quotations for undertaking investigative surveys at the Old Brewery Site at Kimberley.   The first was requested to provide a quote for estimating the cost of works listed in the Planning Condition for the site, with specific attention to the remedial works for repair of the malt kilns (Building 5), which is a listed building.   These remedial works must be completed prior to the Planning Condition being discharged.   A further operator was requested to provide an estimate based on the following brief,  a detailed report to cover ground conditions, access rights, and the locations of any underground services within Phase 3 of the site, especially those that link to either or both of the earlier phases of the scheme.   RESOLVED that:   1. The appointment of suitably qualified and experienced companies to undertake groundwork and building investigations at Kimberley Brewery site be approved.   2. A budget of £18,000 for the initial survey works, which includes the two quoted sums plus an estimated £10,000 for the additional GPR PAS 128 survey be approved and funded from Revenue Contingencies in 2025/26.   3. If the survey merited further work, the preparation of a bid to purchase the site, subject to budget approval, contract and independent valuation, for presentation to the Administrator/Receiver be approved.   Reason   This is in accordance with the Council's Corporate Priority of Housing – a good quality home for everyone.

Date of Decision: March 10, 2026