TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
EASTERN CYCLE ROUTE CONSTRUCTION OF SECOND SECTION
Purpose of the Report
For the Minister to approve the construction of the second section of the Eastern Cycle route.
Background
The Deputy of Grouville brought a successful amendment to the 2010 States of Jersey Business Plan to have £500,000 transferred from the Car Park Trading Fund to a Capital Fund to construct a cycle route from Gorey Pier to Grouville Primary School. Providing infrastructure to encourage walking and cycling is a clear objective in the States of Jersey Strategic Plan, 2009 to 2014, confirmed by the approval of the Sustainable Transport Policy in December 2010.
Discussion
Following on from the first section approved under MD-T-2010-0076, the Department has been working on the design of, and approvals required for, the next section of the Eastern Cycle route. This second section will follow the northern edge of La Rue á Don from La Rue Horman to a point opposite the former Lavender Villa Hotel (see attached sketch).
The Department has worked on these plans with the Deputy of Grouville as well as the Eastern Cycle Way Advisory Group, a group formed by the Deputy from members of the Grouville community to help with design and consultation.
The Chef Tenants Du Fief de la Reine, Grouville (Tenants) have been fully involved with the design and routing of the work. The Receiver General, who represents the interests of the Queen on Jersey with regard to Crown land, has also been consulted on the proposals. The Connétable and Roads Committee of Grouville have also been consulted.
A Planning Application for this section has been approved by the Planning Applications Panel.
Conclusion
Following extensive consultation and a number of design iterations to take account of feedback received the Department has secured Planning Approval for the second section of the Eastern Cycle Route as shown on the attached sketch.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve the construction of the second section of the Eastern Cycle Route, by an approved Contractor or Contractors selected by competitive tender.
Reason(s) for Decision
To allow the commencement of work on site while complying with the code of financial directions.
Resource Implications
This section of the work will be paid for from the funding procured by the Deputy of Grouville from the Car Park Trading Fund, and be carried out by an approved Contractor selected by competitive tender. TTS do not have resources available to carry out the work during the first half of 2011.
Action Required
Acting Senior Engineer to take the necessary steps to procure the work.
Written by: | Acting Senior Engineer |
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Approved by: | Acting Director of Transport |
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Endorsed by: | Director Municipal Services |
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Attachments: | Sketch of Second Section |
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