115 Mersey Gateway Project Update PDF 150 KB
Minutes:
The Board
considered a report of the Strategic Director, Enterprise, Community and
Resources, which provided an update on the Mersey Gateway Project.
The Mersey
Gateway Bridge opened on 14 October 2017, with the day to day operation managed
on behalf of the Council by the Mersey Gateway Crossings Board (the Crossings
Board). As well as receiving regular progress reports, the Crossings Board
monitored the Operator’s (Merseylink) performance
against the contract and the activities of the toll operator, Emovis.
The report
provided Members with the up to date position in respect of the Operation and
Maintenance; Economic Impact and Handback Land; Finances including Project
Funding, Financial Performance, the Local User Discount Scheme and the Extended
Discount Scheme; and Tolls, Charges and Enforcement.
It was reported
that the first fifteen months of operation of the Mersey Gateway had been very
positive in operational and financial terms. The remaining elements of the
construction phase were anticipated to be complete by June 2019, when the
Project would then be solely in the operation and maintenance phase.
RESOLVED:
That the report be noted.