Decision details

(i)       approves the proposed scope for the next phase (Phase 2) of the Torry Heat Network project detailed within section 3.1 of this report;

(ii)       approves expenditure on this project being increased, as described in exempt appendix 11.1, following receipt of the noted grant offer of £5.617m from the Scottish Government, towards the next phase (Phase 2) of the Torry Heat Network project;

(iii)      subject to the associated expenditure in recommendations 2.2 (of the report) being approved, approves the conclusion of call-off contracts with the Council’s framework Contractor for the design and build of Phase 2;

(iv)      authorises the Chief Officer - Corporate Landlord to enter into commercial discussions with Grampian Housing Association with regard to the potential supply of heat to their proposed mixed-use re-development of the former Victoria Road school, and report the outcome to a future meeting of this committee; and

(v)      authorises the Chief Officer - Corporate Landlord to enter into commercial discussions with Ark Housing Association with regard to the potential supply of heat to their Balnagask Court premises, and report the outcome to a future meeting of this committee.