PRESS RELEASE                                                                 25 August 2010

New Council Offices – Update on progress

As previously stated work had to be halted due to the discovery of Asbestos on site, which has caused a couple of weeks delay. It has now  been dealt with safely in consultation with the Health and Safety Executive and the contractors are back working on site.

The Council is discussing with the contractor any implications this may have on the programme of works.  In the mean time they are seeking to realign their work programme in order to catch up on some of the time that has been lost.

In terms of the insurance settlement the delay has no impact on the money we receive on the building we lost.  With regard to our interruption cover this does finish at the end of May 2011 however we have plans for managing this position should it occur and as stated above we are working with our contractor on this.

It is expected progress will be more visible by late November when it is planned the shell of the new building will be underway.

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For more information please contact:

Sarah-Jane O’Connor

Melton Borough Council

Telephone: 01664 502460

Email: soconnor@melton.gov.uk