East Street Flats Energy Improvement Works
Report of the Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the proposal to appoint Gateshead Energy Company to design heating systems upgrades and new heat supply arrangements for East Street Flats and to award a design and pre-construction contract to Kier Places for the development of an external wall insulation and window replacement scheme. |
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RESOLVED - |
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That the appointment of Gateshead Energy Company (GEC) to design heating systems upgrades and new heat supply arrangements for East Street Flats, at a cost of the amount set out in the report, be approved. |
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That the award of a design and pre-construction contract to Kier Places, through the SCAPE Framework, for an external wall insulation and window replacement scheme as set out in the report be approved. |
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The above decisions have been made for the following reasons: |
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To continue to deliver Council priorities around reducing fuel poverty, energy consumption and carbon emissions. |
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To improve and secure the sustainability of East Street Flats. |
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To help secure external grant funding to support capital investment as part of the Council’s Capital Programme. |