Issue details

This report seeks the Executive’s approval for funding to remodel and refurbish the Streetscene office and staff accommodation at the Council’s Broadcut Depot, Wallington.

Approximately one third of the Councils employees work in the Streetscene Department located at the Broadcut Depot, Wallington.  The workforce delivers some of the Council’s main frontline services including, amongst others, Refuse & Recycling, Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing.

Over recent years, organisational changes have increased the number of employees working at the depot by around 30%.  As a result, there is now a need to refurbish and remodel the existing accommodation to cater for the increased number of employees.

The proposal is to refurbish the ground floor toilet, changing and rest area accommodation and create additional space to provide lockers for the operatives to store and dry personal protective clothing.

On the first floor the proposal is to extend the existing office accommodation, install a lift and provide computer workstations, information desk and noticeboards for the operatives to access.  When the works are complete, the office accommodation will be fitted with new office furniture of the same style and design provided at the Civic Offices.

The budget cost for the work is £220,000, but this will be subject to detailed design and a competitive tendering process.