Issue - meetings

That

(i) the information and the approach outlined in the report be noted and endorsed to address the ongoing building defects and further reports be received to update Members on progress made.

(ii) the Executive Director Commercial Development & Economic Growth arrange for further survey work to be undertaken to identify any further undiscovered defects; and

(iii) a review of the historical issues with the building since the opening of J2 in 2012 be reported to a future meeting of Cabinet and Health, Wellbeing and Partnerships Scrutiny Committee.

Cabinet considered a report on the ongoing building defects at Jubilee 2 and the actions being taken to resolve the issues.  The building had been constructed by Morgan Sindall and opened in 2012 but had experienced a number of issues that had compromised both effective service delivery and reputation.  Some issues had been addressed but three longstanding building defects were highlighted in the report – leaking roofs, defects within the aqua sauna and the failure of the main pool circulation system.  Works to repair the roof leaks had been completed in September 2020 but there were still some issues which Morgan Sindall had given a commitment to work with the council to address along with any future issues.  The closure of the Aqua Sauna had given an opportunity to review its use with the preferred solution being to repurpose as a Pilates Studio; the tender process was now underway.  The main pool had been closed on 18^th August 2020 due to a significant loss of water; the likely cause had been identified and repairs were due to be completed shortly with the aim to reopen the main pool by the end of October 2020. 

Members suggested a review of the historical issues be undertaken and reported back to Cabinet and Scrutiny noting it was important to ensure any lessons were learned.   

Resolved: That

(i) the information and the approach outlined in the report be noted and endorsed to address the ongoing building defects and further reports be received to update Members on progress made.

(ii) the Executive Director Commercial Development & Economic Growth arrange for further survey work to be undertaken to identify any further undiscovered defects; and

(iii) a review of the historical issues with the building since the opening of Jubilee 2 in 2012 be reported to a future meeting of Cabinet and Health, Wellbeing and Partnerships Scrutiny Committee.