TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS ASSOCIATION’S APPLICATION TO HOLD
THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS 2011
Purpose of the Report
To obtain a Ministerial Decision regarding approval of road closures and traffic restrictions for the purpose of holding the Battle of Flowers on Thursday 11 August 2011 and the Moonlight Parade on Friday 12 August 2011.
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 Battle of Flowers Association (the Promoter) has submitted details of its proposed road closures and traffic restrictions for the 2011 event. 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
As per 2010 the event arena will be from West Park to First Tower, with the seated stadium area on lay-bys 1, 2 and 3 and the Lower West Park. Lay-by 4 will be used as a float turning point.
Millbrook Field has been made available to the Battle this year however, lay-bys 5 and 6 will be used as a rendezvous point for floats before entering the field.
The Parking Control Section has approved the closure of all lay-bys in accordance with the Promoter’s requirements.
Traffic management will be as per 2010, therefore Victoria Avenue (and its approach roads) will be fully closed between Bel Royal and West Park between 9.30 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. on Thursday 11 August 2011 and again between 6.15 p.m. and midnight on Friday 12 August 2011. This closure will continue until 3.00 a.m. on Saturday morning for Victoria Avenue, east of First Tower.
In addition the following traffic measures will be introduced during full closure of Victoria Avenue:
- 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 / 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 will be closed to traffic travelling west from its junction with Le Mont Cambrai.
- Rue de la Ville Emphire will be made one way westbound.
- Portable Traffic Signals will be placed on La Route de St Aubin and La Route de la Haule to manage traffic through the Bel Royal bus lay-by.
Finally, the east entry arch will be erected in its normal position at West Park and the western arch is likely to be erected at the western end of lay-by 2. Other details are as per the 2010 Order.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve in principal the Battle of Flowers 2011 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 |
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