Issue - meetings

Resolved that :

1.    The results of the business case refresh for Birmingham Eastside Extension Sections 3 & 4, noting in particular the very high value for money outcome assessment be approved;

2.    Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) continue to be supported and, CVLR construction methods be considered as alternative options for future Metro Extensions along with any lessons learnt ro deliver value for money for the public;

3.    Consideration be given to the Transport Delivery Overview and Scrutiny Committee keeping a watching brief over the remainder of the Birmingham Eastside Extension Scheme;

4.    The options and work being undertaken to identify a funding package for the project (including the work on the CRSTS re-base and HS2 compensation), expected to be considered by the WMCA Board in May be noted and

5.    Further to the approval of the business case referred to in 1. above, the WMCA Board be asked to approve the budget and funding for Phase 2 at its meeting in May, subject to an appropriate funding solution being identified and agreed be noted.