Decision details

CityConnect Phase 3 – Castleford Greenway Phase 4

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To enable delivery to commence on a 1.3km off-road greenway link to the Trans-Pennine Trail from the existing Wakefield to Castleford cycle routes being delivered through the CityConnect programme. This will address a missing off-road cycle link within the Methley area cycle network, and provide a complete route between Leeds, Wakefield, and Castleford.

Decision:

To approve that:

• The CityConnect Phase 3: Castleford Greenway Phase 4 scheme proceeds through decision point 5 and work commences on activity 6 (Delivery).

• Approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £371,686.25 (which will be funded through the West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund) is given. The total project value is £371,686.25.

• The Combined Authority enters into a funding agreement with Sustrans for expenditure up to £356,686.25 from West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund.

Publication date: 21/09/2020

Date of decision: 11/09/2020