Decision details

Purpose of Report: The report will outline the proposals to replace and upgrade the existing footbridge spanning the river Ouse adjacent to ‘Scarborough (Railway) Bridge’. The new bridge will be substantially wider to enable shared pedestrian and cycle use and feature ramped access from all sides, providing a continuous traffic-free and step-free route from York Station to the northern embankment of the river, in addition to the city centre itself. Network Rail willbe further commissioned to lead on the design and full construction of this asset, to be delivered during 2018.

Members will be asked to:

1. Approve in principle the replacement and upgrade of the Scarborough Bridge footbridge.
2. Subject to relevant planning consent being granted, give permission to proceed to construction of the upgraded bridge and associated ramps / structures.
Grant the Assistant Director for Transport, Highways & Environment delegated powers to make any future required amendments to the scheme as a result of emerging detailed design etc.

Resolved: That the Executive;

                                     I.        Approve in principle the replacement and upgrade of the Scarborough Bridge footbridge and associated ramps / structures;

                                   II.        Note the continued progression of the scheme at risk through the planning and procurement stages Grant the Assistant Director for Transport, Highways & Environment delegated powers to make any future required amendments to the scheme as a result of emerging detailed design etc;

                                  III.        Approve an allocation for risk within the Local Transport Plan programme 2018/19 in order to ensure that sufficient funds are available to deliver the proposed scheme;

                                 IV.        Subject to funding agreements being agreed with other contributors and relevant planning consent being granted authorise the Assistant Director for Transport, Highways & Environment, in consultation with the Executive member for Transport & Planning, to progress the scheme including awarding contracts for the future delivery of the project, including an equalities impact assessment prior to progression.

Reason:     The recommended replacement of the footbridge offers a unique opportunity to significantly improve one of a limited number of city centre river crossings and significantly improve access to the Railway Station and York Central Development site.