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(i)            to note the findings and outcomes of the Bridge of Dee Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) Part 2 – Concept 7A/7B four lane bridge assessment and approve the publication of a final version of the Council website; and

(ii)          to agree that the four lane bridge options 7A and 7B should not be progressed further given the negative traffic modelling outcomes and that these options should be removed from the future assessment process; and

(iii)         to instruct the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development in collaboration with the Head of Economic Development and in liaison with Nestrans to take forward discussions to seek to secure the further necessary funding from Scottish and UK Governments for the development and delivery of the new Bridge of Dee, negotiated through a second City Region Deal.

The Committee had before it a report by the Interim Director of Communities, Housing and Infrastructure which advised members of the outcomes of the additional work carried out on the STAG Part 2 assessment to consider a new four lane bridge at the Bridge of Dee.

The report recommended:-

That the Committee -

(a)          Note the findings and outcomes of the Bridge of Dee Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) Part 2 – Concept 7A/7B four lane bridge assessment and approve the publication of a final version of the Council website; and

(b)          Agree that the four lane bridge options 7A and 7B should not be progressed further given the negative traffic modelling outcomes and that these options should be removed from the future assessment process.

The Convener moved, seconded by Councillor Donnelly:-

That the Committee: -

1.            Agree the recommendations; and

2.            Instruct the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development in collaboration with the Head of Economic Development and in liaison with Nestrans to take forward discussions to seek to secure the further necessary funding from Scottish and UK Governments for the development and delivery of the new Bridge of Dee, negotiated through a second City Region Deal.

Councillor Flynn moved as an amendment, seconded by Councillor Hutchison:-

That the Committee:-

1.            Agree recommendation (a); and

2.            Retain the option at this stage to progress a new four lane bridge at the Bridge of Dee.

On a division, there voted:-

For the motion (9) – The Convener, Vice Convener Bell and Councillors Donnelly, Duncan, Graham, Imrie, Laing, Macdonald and Jennifer Stewart.

For the amendment (8) – Councillors Copland, Cormie, Delaney, Jackie Dunbar, Flynn, Hutchison, McRae and Nicol.

The Committee resolved:-

To approve the motion.