Decision details

To consider a report on the HIF funded Southern Road links (Princes Risborough Relief Road Phase 1), revised assessment of costs and risks.

This report seeks to update on the forecast cost of Phase 1 of the Princes Risborough Relief Road, highlighting where greater cost certainty has been obtained and outlining the main risks. It seeks support for progressing the scheme through detailed design and commencing CPO process/land negotiations. Further updates would then be provided to the new authority in 2020/21 to determine the way forward.

RESOLVED:

1.    To note the latest projected costs for Princes Risborough Relief Road Phase 1 and support Option 3 which involves progression of the scheme through detailed design and commencing CPO process/land negotiations, funded from the existing Wycombe District Council capital programme funds.

2.    To support the release of the funding which forms part of the WDC approved budget.

3.    That an update report be brought to the new Buckinghamshire Council in 2020/21 to update on costs and potential section 106 and other income.