🚨 Big Oops in the Demolition World! 🚧
An independent report has unveiled a series of mishaps in a £30 million contract awarded to demolish Aberthaw Power Station. The Cardiff Capital Region’s handling of the process was legally challenged by a losing bidder, Brown and Mason, after a series of blunders, including accepting a late bid just eight minutes past the deadline.
They say timing is everything, right? Well, it wasn’t for the Cardiff Council, which overrode the rules and accepted this late entry, citing technical issues. The Deloitte probe uncovered a variety of errors in how the bids were scored, suggesting potential bias and oversight in the evaluation process.
While no deliberate cheating was found, the report screams for better governance and training. Over £6.5 million pounds have been spent on legal costs and reports, adding insult to injury. Cardiff Capital Region is now pondering legal action against others involved.
📊 What’s next? Kellie Beirne and Mary Ann Brocklesby state that the Cardiff Capital Region is committed to learning from these mistakes and implementing all recommendations. Meanwhile, Erith has continued its work undeterred and is set to finish the demolition by March.
It’s not been all bad news: the power station site’s future as a green energy hub still stands. Let’s hope for smoother sails ahead for Cardiff’s major projects! 🌱
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