Decision details

The redevelopment of the existing station to provide a new, high quality, modern station facility.

In respect of Bradford Forster Square Station Gateway - Decision Point (Outline Business Case)

(i)         That the Bradford Forster Square Station Gateway project proceeds through Decision Point 3 and the work commences on Activity 4 (Full Business Case).

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the total project value of £17.311m be given (which includes a £17.061m contribution for WY+TF), with ultimate approval to spend being granted once the project has progressed through the Assurance Process to Decision Point 5 (Full Business Case with Finalised Costs).

(iii)       That development costs of £3,671,314 to be funded from the WY+TF in order to progress the scheme to Decision Point 4 (Full Business Case) be approved. That WYCA issues an addendum to the existing Funding Agreement with Bradford Council for expenditure of up to £3,671,314.

(iv)       That the scheme returns to Investment Committee (for recommendation) and WYCA (for approval) at Decision Point 4, with the intention that approval at Decision Point 5 (Full Business Case with Finalised Costs) be made through the delegation to WYCA’s Managing Director, subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances confirmed at Decision Point 4.