Decision details
Temporary Plant (heat source) at NWCC and Peel in South Kilburn
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Finance & Resources
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To vary a Development Agreement for a temporary plant (heat source) at NWCC and Peel Road in South Kilburn.
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Finance and Resources:
i) Varies the original Development Agreement between the Council and Countryside Properties in order to incorporate installation of a temporary plant (heat source) into the Agreement at a value of £462,671.00. the temporary plant will serve NWCC East (cores E, F and G), NWCC West (cores A, B, C and D) and Peel Phase 4, whilst the South Kilburn Decentralised Energy Network (SKDEN) is being built and becomes available as a permanent heat source.
ii) Varies the original Development Agreement between the Council and Countryside Properties in order to incorporate the installation of a heat pipework section under the section of Neville Road within the NWCC site, for use when the SKDHN is connected, at a capped value of £326,572.00, to avoid the greater cost and disruption of installing this at a later date.
iii) For a budget of £50,000.00 to decommission the temporary plant when the SKDHN becomes available for permanent connection in January 2026.
Reasons for the decision:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer scheme of delegation
Parties Consulted: Residents of South Kilburn Estate and the wider South Kilburn community receive regular communication on the progress of the regeneration of South Kilburn Estate. Weekly drop-in sessions with members of the Regeneration Team are held at the Regeneration Office on the Estate for residents. Ward members and portfolio holders are given monthly progress updates and consulted on key decisions.
Contact: Oliver Myers, Head of Environmental Strategy & Commissioning Email: oliver.myers@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 5323.
Publication date: 21/02/2024
Date of decision: 21/02/2024
Effective from: 29/02/2024
Accompanying Documents:
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