TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
ST. MARTINS GYMKHANA AND FETE COMMITTEE’S APPLICATION TO HOLD
THE GOREY FETE 2013
Purpose of the Report
To obtain a Ministerial Decision regarding approval of road closures and traffic restrictions for the purpose of holding the Gorey Fête 2013 on Thursday 15 August 2013
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 St. Martin’s Gymkhana and Fête Committee (‘the Promoter’) has submitted details of its proposed road closures and traffic restrictions for the 2013 event. The event is enabled by Order of the Transport and Technical Services Minister under Article 2 of the Entertainments on Public Roads (Jersey) Law 1985.
Discussion
The Order will enable the event promoter to close Gorey Pier, the adjacent coach parking area and a section of the main road for the purpose of the event, as well as to restrict traffic in the vicinity.
The Bailiff’s Events Panel last year asked that the event arena be increased to create a larger area for crowds to gather in front of the stage. This new area allows a bigger space for the crowds to enjoy the fete in greater safety.
To facilitate this increase in arena size the promoter requested the closure of a key section of the coast road. The region to be closed extends from the beginning of the Coach Lay-by on La Route de le Cote to a point on Le Mont de Gouray which is exactly equidistant from the Pound Shop and the Café to the east of the Public Car Park (see Map 1).
The closures will apply from 12pm Wednesday 14 August until 10am Friday 16 August.
Traffic Management Summary (See Map 2)
Buses: - The closure will directly affect the running of Routes 1, 1a, 23 and 29. Routes 1 and 1a will no longer be able to terminate at Gorey Pier so will be terminating at Beach Road and returning to town through the village. Route 23 will not be run, but will be replaced by extra services of the 1 and 1a. Route 29 will no longer be able to terminate at Gorey Pier. It has been agreed in principle, with the Transport Logistics Manager, that a replacement bus service will link St Catherines, Gorey, Durrell Wildlife Centre and town to keep the users of these services connected to the bus network while the road is closed. The promoter will work with Liberty Bus and TTS to arrange the provision of this service.
HGV’s: – Hauliers will be contacted by the promoter and advised to avoid using the closed route with all deliveries being diverted at source.
Normal Traffic: - Traffic flow will be aided by a one way system through Gorey Village and up the minor road leading to Le Mont de Gouray. Southbound traffic from St Catherines will be diverted up Les Mont des Landes or La Route de St Catherine. Southbound traffic from the Anne Port area will be subject to the same diversion as Bus Route 1b. It is to be expected that during the traffic restrictions vehicle numbers will increase on local by-roads.
The St. Martin’s Gymkhana and Fête Committee have once again asked for the inclusion of the provision first introduced in the 2006 Order giving police officers and members of the Fête Committee discretionary power to restrict traffic to the site of the event (the Harbour Pier) in the interests of safety, where access to premises might ordinarily be granted.
All other details are as per the 2012 Order.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve the Gorey Fête 2013 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 (subject to stated amendments) being reasonable and justified.
Resource Implications
TTS Officer and Law Draftsman’s time.
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: | Technical Assistant, Traffic and Infrastructure |
Approved by: | Director, Engineering and Infrastructure |
Attachments: | Event Plan & Traffic Management Plan |
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