Issue - meetings

Purpose of report

To obtain confirmation of the replacement of the Butterfly House at Cumberland House Museum

RECOMMENDED

That the construction of a new butterfly house at Cumberland House Museum at an estimated cost of £130,000 funded from contributions from portfolio reserves be formally approved.

(TAKE IN REPORT)

The report was introduced by Rod McLean, Area Development Worker. 

Councillor Symes and the opposition spokespeople were all fully in support of the proposal and felt the new butterfly house would provide a much improved environment for visitors.  David Baynes from Canoe Lake Park Support Group who was in attendance, said that the butterfly house appeals to all ages and is integral to Canoe Lake and was fully in support of the proposal. 

Members passed on their thanks to officers involved with this project and also to the volunteers at the city's museums.

DECISION: The construction of a new butterfly house at Cumberland House Museum at an estimated cost of £130,000 funded from contributions from portfolio reserves was formally approved.