East of Albert Development Plan funding

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A decision made (06.03.06) to approve a budget transfer from Central Planning Vote to provide 50% of the funding for Stage 1 of the East of Albert Development Plan.

Subject:	East of Albert Development Plan Funding
Decision Reference:		Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Oral	Person Giving Report (if oral):		R. Foster
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?		Report File ref:
Written Report – Title	n/a	Written report - author		n/a
Decision(s): The Minister decided to approve, in principle, a budget transfer of £200,000 from the Central Planning Vote (Business Unit FXN900) to provide 50% funding for Stage 1 of the East of Albert Development Plan, subject to the endorsement of the Council of Ministers to the steering group proposals.
Reason(s) for decision: A masterplanning approach is required for the area to the East of Albert Pier, incorporating the La Collette 2 reclamation site. The senior officer steering group, headed by the Chief Executive, is proposing a two stage approach. Stage 1 will cover: · Background Research · Land Assembly Proposal · Traffic Report/Scheme Proposals Development · Risk Analysis · Provisional Land Use Concepts · Provisional Viability Appraisals · Strategic Supplementary Planning Guidance · Strategic Options for Implementation Approach/Vehicle at an estimated cost of £400,000. Stage 2 will produce a detailed masterplan/business plan. Part funding of £200,000 for the first stage has been identified from existing Harbours, Economic Development and Transport and Technical Services budgets. The balance of £200,000 can be met from within the Central Planning Vote. The proposals are to be considered by the Council of Ministers at its meeting of 9 March 2006.
Action required: Inform the Steering group of the Minister’s decision Action the budget transfer, should the Council of Ministers endorse the steering group’s proposals
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: 6 March 2006