Decision details

Wyke Beck Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 2 (PMO Code: GD-PA4-020b2)

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To enable delivery of the second phase of the Wyke Beck Flood Alleviation Scheme at Killingbeck Meadows, east Leeds, consisting of the construction of an earthwork embankment across the watercourse with an outlet control structure to create a temporary storage area of up to 40,000 cu m in high flow events - this providing up to 1 in 100 year flood protection to residential properties downstream.

Decision:

To approve that the Wyke Beck Flood Alleviation Scheme phase 2 proceeds through Decision Point 5 and work commences on Activity 6 (Delivery).

Approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £1.583 million towards the project, to be funded through the Local Growth Fund is given. In addition to the £975,000 approved in March 2018 for the first phase of the project, this brings the total Combined Authority contribution to the project to £2.558million. The total project value is £4.750 million.

To approve that the Combined Authority enters into a single Funding Agreement with Leeds City Council for a total expenditure of up to £2.558 million from the Local Growth Fund, superseding the approval of March 2018 to enter into a funding agreement for £975,000 for the first phase of the project.

Alternative options considered:

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Publication date: 13/12/2018

Date of decision: 19/10/2018