7:26pm Thursday 16th July 2009
By Jo Winrow
Tender packs have gone out to five companies wanting to bid for the contract to build Bradford’s £24.4 million City Park.
The project was given the final go-ahead earlier this week when it was confirmed Yorkshire Forward would add to the money put up by Bradford Council.
Out of the 16 firms which expressed an interest in competing for the contract, a shortlist of five has received full details. A contractor will be appointed by the end of September with work expected to start on the site in the autumn.
The 16 were whittled down with the help of a series of questions including indicating how they would cope with the complex engineering the project presents, retaining public access across the site, and controlling the project costs.
Councillor Adrian Naylor, the Council’s executive member for regeneration and economy, said: “It marks a key stage in Bradford’s regeneration and demonstrates the public sector commitment to investing in the city’s future.”
Tom Riordan, chief executive of Yorkshire Forward, said: “These infrastructure works are part of our ongoing investment in the city centre and our ongoing partnership with Bradford Centre Regeneration, Bradford Council and the Homes and Communities Agency to bring the masterplan to fruition.”
The Council has agreed to press on with a reduced scheme which does not include Norfolk Gardens because the money is available and could otherwise be lost.
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