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A decision made 25 June 2010 regarding: Jersey International Air Display 2010 - 9 September 2010 - preparation of Order - Entertainments on Public Roads (Jersey) Law 1985.

Decision Reference: MD-T-2010-0058
Decision Summary Title :	The Jersey International Air Display 2010 - Entertainment on Public Roads Application: Part 1		Date of Decision Summary:	14 June 2010
Decision Summary Author:	Streetworks Manager		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	The Jersey International Air Display 2010 Application For Road Closures Preparatory to Viewing the Event		Date of Written Report:	14 June 2010
Written Report Author:	Streetworks Manager		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject: The Jersey International Air Display 2010 – 09 September 2010
Decision(s): The Minister approved the preparation of an Order under Article 2 of the Entertainments on Public Roads (Jersey) Law 1985 to enable The Jersey International Air Display 2010.
Reason(s) for Decision: The Minister accepted that the proposed road closures and associated traffic management appeared both reasonable and justified (subject to the completion of statutory draft Order consultation with other relevant authorities).
Resource Implications: TTS Officer and Law Draftsman’s Time. TTS’ Road Signs and Markings Section to provide assistance to the Honorary Police in putting out traffic signs prior to the start of the event and collecting / storing traffic signs after the event.
Action Required: To forward a copy of the Ministerial Decision along with an Instructing Memorandum and the Promoter’s Application to the Law Draftsman.
Signature:		Position:
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

Jersey International Air Display 2010 - 9 September 2010 - preparation of Order - Entertainments on Public Roads (Jersey) Law 1985

TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

THE JERSEY INTERNATIONAL AIR DISPLAY 2010 APPLICATION

FOR ROAD CLOSURES PREPARATORY TO VIEWING THE EVENT

Purpose of the Report

To obtain a Ministerial Decision to approve road closures and traffic restrictions for the purpose of holding the Jersey International Air Display from St Aubin’s Bay Promenade on Thursday 09 September 2010.

In addition, to enable an instruction to be sent to the Law Draftsman requesting preparation of an Order under Article 2 of the Entertainments on Public Roads (Jersey) Law 1985.

Background

The Jersey International Air Display (the Promoter) has submitted details of its proposed road closures and traffic restrictions allowing the public to view the air display from St Aubin’s Bay Promenade, along with a number of other provisions preparatory to holding / viewing the event, such as crowd safety and spectator parking. The event is enabled by Order of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services under Article 2 of the Entertainments on Public Roads (Jersey) Law 1985.

Discussion

Closure of Victoria Avenue for Viewing the Display: Traffic management will be as per 2009, with Victoria Avenue and its approach roads fully closed to through traffic (i.e. Bel Royal to West Park) between 12pm and 5.30pm on Thursday 09 September.

Restrictions to vehicle movement on Victoria Avenue during the display, introduced in 2006 to address safety concerns raised by the States and Honorary Police, will again be implemented (see attached Victoria Avenue Traffic Management Plan).

In addition, the following traffic measures will be introduced during the closure of Victoria Avenue:

· Two-way traffic flow will be permitted through the bus lay-by at Bel Royal to enable east / west bound traffic to divert between La Route de St Aubin and La Route de la Haule.

· The section of St Peter’s Valley from the junction of Rue du Haut to Bel Royal will be closed to all southbound traffic except for buses and HGV's. Traffic will be diverted along Rue du Haut to its junction with La Route de St Aubin, thus relieving the Bel Royal junction.

· La Rue du Haut (St Lawrence) is to be closed to traffic travelling west from its junction with Le Mont Cambrai.

· Rue de la Ville Emphirie will be made one way westbound only.

People’s Park Static Display: The People’s Park car park will be closed from 6pm on Wednesday 08 September until 10am on Friday 10 September, to enable the stationing of aircraft on the park (including an allowance for any delays to the departure).

Beach Closure: St Aubin’s beach will be closed to the public between the western wall of Elizabeth Marina and La Haule slipway from 12.30pm until 5pm on both Wednesday 08 September during practice flights and again from 12.30pm until 5.30pm on Thursday 09 September for the display.

Recommendation

The Minister is recommended to approve in principal the Jersey International Air Display 2010 and the preparation of an Order under Article 2 of the Entertainments on Public Roads (Jersey) Law 1985.

Reason(s) for Decision

The proposed road closures and associated traffic management are reasonable and justified in the light of the positive benefits to the Island.

Resource Implications

TTS Officer and Law Draftsman’s Time.

TTS’ Road Signs and Markings Section to provide assistance to the Honorary Police in putting out traffic signs prior to the start of the event and collecting / storing traffic signs after the event.

Action Required

To forward a copy of the Ministerial Decision along with an Instructing Memorandum and the Promoter’s Application to the Law Draftsman.

Written by:	Streetworks Manager
Approved by:	Director, Municipal Services
Attachments:	Victoria Avenue Traffic Management Plan