TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
ST MARTINS GYMKHANA AND FÊTE COMMITTEE’S APPLICATION
TO HOLD THE GOREY FÊTE 2009
Purpose of the Report
To accompany the signature copy of the ‘Gorey Fête (Jersey) Order 2009’ enabling road closures and traffic restrictions for the purpose of holding the Gorey Fête on Thursday 20 August 2009.
Background
The Promoter (St Martin’s Gymkhana and Fête Committee) has submitted details of its proposed road closures for the 2009 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”.
As per the requirements of the Law, a draft Order has been prepared and circulated to the Connétables of Grouville and St Martin, as well as the Harbour Master (Jersey Harbours) for consultation. The Promoter has supplied proof of public liability Insurance.
Discussion
The Order will enable the event promoter to close Gorey Pier and adjacent coach parking area for the purpose of the event, as well as to restrict traffic in the vicinity.
Restrictions for this year’s event will be similar to those of 2008 in that the Order provides for a one-way system on Gorey Coast Road, Le Mont de Gouray, Beach Road, La Route de la Côte and La Route Le Brun. These restrictions will apply from 8am on the day of the Fête until 10am the day after and are intended to reduce traffic problems, as well as aid the removal of vehicles parked on Gorey Coast Road.
The wording for this year’s Order again contains the amendment introduced in 2006 with respect to Article 7, at the request of the St Martin’s Gymkhana and Fête Committee, which allows a police officer or member of the Fête Committee to exercise discretionary power to restrict traffic on the pier, in the interests of safety, where access to premises might ordinarily be granted. The Order does however protect the right of foot passengers to move to and from the ferry terminal located at the end of the pier.
Other details are as per the 2008 Order.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve the Gorey Fête (Jersey) Order 2009 as prepared.
Reason(s) for Decision
Further to MD-T-2009-0044, enabling preparation of the Order and following statutory consultations, the proposed road closures and associated traffic management are reasonable and justified.
Resource Implications
None
Action Required
To notify the Greffier of the States and the Law Draftsman that the Order has been made and forward the signed and sealed Order to the Publications Editor, States Greffe, for notification to the States.
Written by: | Streetworks Manager |
Approved by: | Director, Municipal Services |
Attachments: | Traffic Management Plan |