Decision details

(iv)       In respect of ELOR Leeds Outer Ring Road Junctions (Decision Point 5) –

That following a recommendation from the Investment Committee, WYCA approves:

(a)        That the East Leeds Outer Ring Road Junctions Project (part of the East Leeds Orbital Road Package of schemes) proceeds through Decision Point 5 (Full Business Case with Finalised Costs) and work commences on Activity 6 (Delivery).

(b)        That approval be given to WYCA’s contribution of £14.047m (which will be funded from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund), taking the total project approval for the full ELOR package of schemes to £25.857m (£14.047m plus £3.900m for design and preparation for Phase 1 and the Outline Business Case for the ELOR project plus £6.750m for land costs and a £1.160m contribution from funding approved by WYCA to commence development work on WY+TF projects before the growth deal was established (all funded from the WY+TF)).

(c)        That WYCA enter into an addendum to the existing Funding Agreement with Leeds City Council for expenditure of up to £25.857m from the WY+TF.

(d)        That future approvals are made in accordance with the Approval Pathway and Approval Route outlined in the submitted report following a recommendation by WYCA’s Programme Appraisal Team.  This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.