This report provides an update on the detailed feasibility study undertaken in relation to the introduction of Ground Source Heat Pumps at Civic Centre and the Council’s four leisure centres at Bedale, Northallerton, Stokesley and Thirsk Sowerby. 

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve that the project is closed due to the long payback periods; the costs of £29,045 are written off in accordance with paragraph 6.1 of the report; and in due course further work be undertaken to identify the best options going forward in managing the plant and equipment of the Council’s assets.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided an update on the detailed feasibility study undertaken in relation to the introduction of Ground Source Heat Pumps at Civic Centre and the Council’s four leisure centres at Bedale, Northallerton, Stokesley and Thirsk Sowerby. 

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the findings from the feasibility study showed that the scheme would not sufficiently underpin the Council’s financial sustainability and therefore did not support the Council’s service requirements and did not contribute to the achievement of the priorities set out in the Council Plan.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves that:-

(a)     the project is closed due to the long payback period not being financially viable;

(b)     the costs of £29,045 are transferred to revenue in accordance with paragraph 6.1 of the report; and

(c)     in due course further work be undertaken to identify the best options going forward in managing the plant and equipment of the Council’s assets.