Le Squez, St. Clement: Development Phase 3 & 4: Approval

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A decision made 31 October 2013:

Decision Reference: MD-H-2013-0086
Decision Summary Title :	DS - Approval of the scheme for the development of Phase 3&4, Le Squez, St Clement		Date of Decision Summary:	25th October 2013
Decision Summary Author:	Head of Property and Asset Management		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	WR - Approval of the scheme for the development of Phase 3&4, Le Squez, St Clement		Date of Written Report:	23rd October 2013
Written Report Author:	Head of Property and Asset Management		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Exempt 3..2.1(x)
Subject: Development of Le Squez Phase 3&4, St Clement– Acceptance of Feasibility Option
Decision(s): The Minister:- Endorsed the feasibility study proposals as set out in the Written Report. Authorised the Design Team to submit drawings for Byelaw and Planning applications. Approved the budget transfer from HYR000 to HYR058 – Le Squez Phase 3&4 as detailed in the written report.
Reason(s) for Decision: To approve the scheme in accordance with Financial Direction 5.6, sub-clause 5.6.20
Resource Implications: Costs to tender stage as detailed in the written report.
Action required: Director of Operations to instruct the Design Team accordingly
Signature:		Position: HOUSING MINISTER
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):