Decision details

Cowes Medina Crossing

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Following a number of technical and financial reviews the council is seeking to best understand the options and recommendation for future operating models for the chain ferry crossing at East Cowes / Cowes across the mouth of the River Medina.

This report sets out the process of commissioning an options appraisal and a potential Commissioning Strategy for alternative technical and economical solutions to the current vessel operated by the council.

Decision:

Cabinet agrees and resolves to replace the current floating bridge. Cabinet agrees to accept the recommendations set out in the Cabinet report as an indicative process.

 

Utilising previous work carried out in respect of the floating bridge over recent years, Cabinet agree that this information should be used to inform the next stage to ensure the necessary work is carried out as quickly and efficiently as possible.

 

This will include working with the consultants “3S”, who have supported the recent review and who have extensive knowledge of the process and background. 3S will positively support the stated aim and project to replace the floating bridge going forward.

 

The scope of their work is to be agreed between Cabinet, officers and 3S.

Report author: Natasha Dix

Publication date: 18/03/2024

Date of decision: 14/03/2024

Decided at meeting: 14/03/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 26/03/2024

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