From: Dan Field <Dan.Field@swdevon.gov.uk>
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2024 5:08 PM
To: Cllr Denise O’Callaghan <Denise.O’Callaghan@swdevon.gov.uk>; Cllr Bernard Taylor <Bernard.Taylor@swdevon.gov.uk>
Cc: Andy Bates <Andy.Bates@swdevon.gov.uk>; Chris Brook <Chris.Brook@swdevon.gov.uk>; Isabel Blake <Isabel.Blake@swdevon.gov.uk>
Subject: St Anns Update
Good Afternoon,
Please find an update below which I hope clarifies the current position and how we hope to move forward:
- The road has not been constructed to the required standard for it to be adopted by DCC.
- At present we are maintaining the position that this is a defect and therefore that the Contractor is liable to repair.
- SHDC remedial proposal accepted by DCC on Monday (22nd).
- Remedial requirements issued to Adam Brimacombe (Classic Director) on Tuesday (23rd) outlining SHDC’s contractual expectations.
- Arcadis (Contract Administrator) will be issuing, at my request, further contractual paperwork tomorrow (26th) to clarify the position.
- Classic will have 7 calendar days to provide a response, under the terms of the construction contract, which will take us to Friday 3rd May.
Plan B (or indeed Plan C) for part occupation will be dependent upon the contractual response received by Classic, hopefully by Friday 3rd May, as this will determine whether we can work within the parameters of the current contract or need to consider an alternative approach.
Philli is in regular conversation with the tenants and whilst frustrated they have been extremely understanding of the situation. Of the eight tenants three have a more pressing housing need however to mitigate this we have “unmatched” them from the Devon Homes Choice which gives them the opportunity to apply for alternative properties should they wish. We are also looking into suitable offers of temporary accommodation, should they be required, which we will also review on the 3rd May following Classic’s response.
I trust this update provides you with the information that you require however please shout if you need anything else.
Regards
Dan
Dan Field BEng CEng MICE Programme Manager (Assets)
South Hams District Council │ West Devon Borough Council
Email: dan.field@swdevon.gov.uk
Tel: 01803 861257
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