Issue - meetings

With reference to article 6 of the minute of the previous meeting of 10 June 2022, the Joint Committee had before it a report which provided an update in relation to programme milestones, benefits, finance and risk.

The report recommended:-

that the Joint Committee notes the content of the Progress Report and Appendix 1.

Jennifer Craw, provided an update on the Bio-Therapeutics Hub project, including the progress of external and internal building works and the programme for engagement with stakeholders. It was noted that a site visit would be arranged prior to the opening date in Spring 2023.

Paul Macari provided information in relation to the Digital Infrastructure Business Case Gap Analysis, noting that the full Business Case would be submitted to the next meeting of the Joint Committee in November 2022 outlining recommendations on how Aberdeen City Region Deal funding could be used.

Rab Dickson, Nestrans Director provided an update in relation to the £200m Rail Project, noting that Transport Scotland had clarified the position in terms of a recent press comment which made reference to a possible delay in in the project, however he intimated that that there would not be an impact on the 2026 implementation/delivery timescales.

The Joint Committee resolved:-

(i)       to note that any significant details provided at the forthcoming Regional Transport Partnership Board meeting would be included within the report on the Rail Project to be submitted to the next meeting of the Joint Committee; and

(ii)       to otherwise approve the recommendation contained within the report.