Issue - decisions

Draw down of Camberley Park Commuted Sums

29/10/2019 - Obelisk and Camberley Park Improvements

The Executive received a report seeking authority to spend £50,000 from the Camberley Park Section 106 agreement.

 

Members noted the works proposed, which would include structural repairs to the Grade 2 listed Obelisk, replacement of paths and steps infrastructure, the replacement of keystone bricks on the archway, and removal of graffiti on brick fascias. The replacement or refurbishment of parks furniture would be included in the works.

 

Members were informed that the west facing slope was subsiding and needed re-stabilisation. In Camberley Park, considerable understorey clearance would help discourage anti-social behaviour in that area. The removal of deadwood and felling selected trees would open a vista view from the Obelisk.

 

Members were advised that there was £158,000 available in the Section 106 agreement and the proposed draw down of funds would still ensure sufficient funds for ongoing maintenance for the Obelisk and Camberley Park.

 

RECOMMENDED to Council that

 

(i)        £50,000 be made available to draw down from the Camberley Park section 106 to carry out improvement works; and

 

(ii)      the implementation of the works be delegated to the Executive Head of Business in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Places and Strategy.