Issue - meetings

Funding of £4.915 million had been received from the Coast to Capital Local Economic Partnership (LEP) for developing this Council-owned site in Croydon Road, Caterham. In May 2020, the Committee authorised officers to proceed with the launch of a business hub initiative for the premises and to enter into contracts for the refurbishment of the common parts (phase 1).  A report was presented which confirmed that both of those objectives had been achieved and sought further authority for officers to enter into a contract to carry out phase 2 works, namely:

·           thermal efficiency measures, e.g. added insulation and new windows

·           enhancement of the Croydon Road façade, including the installation of a ‘living wall’ with added biodiversity and microclimate benefits

·           a roof terrace at third floor level in the south building

·           ramped access to Quadrant north entrance and replacement lifts and escape

staircases

·           improved appearance through new signage and services integration

·           refurbishment of office suites on 2nd and 3rd floor of south building, to include new LED lighting and a new, centralised heat pump air conditioning system

·           photovoltaic panels on the top floor roof.

The report informed Members about the project timetable for the refurbishment project and acknowledged that certain elements of the above works would require planning permission. Details of the proposed tender process were also provided.

Members welcomed the opportunity to utilise the LEP funding to transform this part of Caterham while achieving a significant reduction in carbon emissions.   

            R E S O L V E D – that authority be delegated to the Executive Head of Communities, in consultation with Corporate Procurement Board, to enter into a contract for phase 2 refurbishment works at Quadrant House on such terms as she considers necessary.