Issue - meetings

This report details the need for repair works to water pipes located within the travellers’ site on Epsom Downs.

The Conservators received a report setting out works that were necessary to the water supply pipes located within the travellers’ site on Epsom Downs.

The Conservators were informed that ownership and maintenance responsibility for the pipes were held by the Racecourse, as landowner. However, the pipes were used solely to supply water to the Derby travellers’ site provided on the Downs under Section 16 (1) of the Epsom and Walton Downs Regulation Act 1984.

Members expressed the view that if the Conservators agreed to contribute towards the costs, this would be for the current works only and that future maintenance responsibility for the pipes should remain solely with Epsom Downs Racecourse.

Following consideration, the Conservators:

(1)          Noted the repair works necessary to the water pipes located within the travellers’ site as detailed in paragraphs 2.1 and 2.2 of the report.

(2)          Noted the legal position in terms of responsibility for the water pipes and agreed to contribute 50% to the cost of the repairs, subject to the cost of the works falling within the range stated within the report (of £2,800 - £4,650 + VAT). This agreement was subject to future maintenance responsibility for the water pipes being held solely by Epsom Downs Racecourse.