Decision details

Programme of low and medium cost highway interventions which aim to improve connectivity and accessibility to support economic growth.

(h)        In respect of the Corridor Improvement Programme - Decision Point 2 (Case Paper) –

(i)                 That the Corridor Improvement Programme, Phase 1 proceeds through Decision Point 2 and the work commences on the 13 individual schemes on Activity 3 (Outline Business Case).

(ii)               That an indicative approval to the Phase 1 programme value of £67.8m be given, with ultimate approval to spend being granted once the individual schemes have progressed through the Assurance Process to Decision Point 5 (Full Business Case with Finalised Costs).

(iii)             That development costs of £4,482,500 in order to progress the 13 individual schemes in Phase 1 to Decision Point 3 (Outline Business Case) to be funded from the WT+TF be approved. This will include £0.408m of WYCA Programme Management costs. That WYCA enter into a Funding Agreement:

·         with Bradford for expenditure of up to £1.245m;

·         with Calderdale for expenditure of up to £0.430m;

·         with Kirklees for expenditure of up to £0.800m;

·         with Leeds for expenditure of up to £1.525; and

·         with Wakefield for expenditure of up to £0.075.

(iv)              That the individual schemes return to Investment Committee (for recommendation) and WYCA (for approval) at Decision Point 3 (Outline Business Case). As part of this approval, individual assurance pathways and Approval Routes will be set for each scheme.