New Infrastructure in Le Dicq Rising Main Relief Sewer Contract Works

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A decision made on 27 September 2022

Decision Reference: MD-INF-2022-597		Public
Subject: New Infrastructure in Le Dicq Rising Main Relief Sewer Contract Works
Report Title: New Infrastructure in Class 1 Protected Route Le Dicq Rising Main Relief Sewer Contract Works		Exempt (Article 33(b))
Decision(s): The Minister authorised the issue of a permit by the Infrastructure, Housing and Environment Department, Operations and Transport Liquid Waste Team (the 'Drainage Authority'), in accordance with Articles 14 and 29 (2)(b) of the Road Works and Events (Jersey) Law (2016), to enable the installation of new drainage infrastructure in a Class 1 Protected Route, La Route du Fort (The Tunnel).
Reason for Decision(s): La Route du Fort is classified as a Protected Route under Article 29 of the Road Works and Events (Jersey) Law (2016). In accordance with Article 29(2)(b), the Drainage Authority required approval of the proposed works and for the Minister to approve a permit in accordance with Article 14 of the aforementioned Law.
Resource Implications: Resources have been allocated from DfI personnel.
Action Required: The Department to obtain a Trafficworx Permit and produce Tender and Contract documentation for Contract 10758 - Le Dicq Rising Main Relief Sewer.
Signature:	Signed By: Minister for Infrastructure
Date Signed:	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):