Issue - meetings

To provide the Conservators with an update report on EAFRD infrastructure installation which provides improvements to information and signage on Epsom and Walton Downs.

The Conservators received a report providing an update report on EAFRD infrastructure installation which provides improvements to information and signage on Epsom and Walton Downs.

The following matters were considered:

a)            Update on installation. The Interim Property Development and Regeneration Manager provided the Conservators with a verbal update on installation of the infrastructure. The Conservators were informed that issues of door swelling on the oak litter bins had been reported to the manufacturer, and that a technician would be attending the Downs to assess the problem. The manufacturer had also supplied an annual maintenance plan for the bins and other oak furniture elements being installed, and this would be implemented by officers within existing resources.

The Conservators were informed that the project had been delivered within budget, and that no compromises had been made with regard to the specification of works.

In addition to the works set out in the report. the Jockey Club was funding an educational brass-rubbing trail consisting of 12 rubbing plates depicting historic events on the Racecourse and Downs.

b)            Delivery of outstanding items. The Conservators were informed that the Holwood style wooden signs had now been delivered. The information board inserts were in production and would be delivered soon.

c)            Deadline for completion of works. The Conservators noted that the Regional Payments Agency (RPA) had extended the deadline for completion of works to 31 January 2023. The Interim Property Development and Regeneration Manager informed the Conservators that he was in contact with the RPA regarding the deadline, and that the Agency was comfortable with a further extension if it was required.

Following consideration, the Conservators unanimously resolved to:

(1)      Note the progress made on improvements to signs on the Downs.