Transport ::
Delivery of the LTP Core programmes to 2021:
- Regeneration & Congestion
- Local safety
- Accessibility
- Air quality
- Highway maintenance
Good progress towards objectives, targets and outcomes has been made in the first 2 years of LTP2. Year 3 of LTP2 is in progress.
APR 2007 sets out the progress made during the first year of LTP2, whilst the Delivery Report 2008 reports progress through both 06/07 and 07/08 - this is currently being compiled.
Five year programme to be complete in 2011.
LTP3 to commence 2012 and LTP4 in 2017, completing in 2021
As set out in LTP2 and monitored through Annual Progress Report
As set out in LTP2 and monitored through Annual Progress Report
TBA
RES: Implement tools to manage travel demand and assist sustainable mobility.
Transport Aims contributes directly towards RSS and RES.
LTP is a potential match funding resource for Convergence
02/10/08
Deliver Isles of Scilly Vessel and Port Improvements
July 2007: scheme acheived DfT Programme Entry and conditional funding approval for harbour improvements.
March 2008: CCC appointed design and build contractor.
May 2008: Prior Information Notice was issued for the vessel operation.
June 2008: Tenders for the vessel build were issued to European ship yards.
July 2008: Public exhibitions of the developing design were held (this will be repeated with the detail design prior to Planning Applications being submitted in Autumn 2008.
Dates on the timescales have been reviewed in light of the following:
Vessel tenders were returned in September 2008 but it was not possible to identify a preferred bidder. Therefore the decision has been taken to go out to tender again. Currently the date of the delivery of the new vessel is under review - whilst it could be November 2011 this is being tested in order to evaluate the effect of re-programming delivery to March 2012 (the start of the main visitor season). Therefore a band of dates are given within the timescales at this stage.
October 2008: Contract Notice for the vessel operation will be published
Contract Notice for Vessel build published (repeat of process)
Harbour Revision Order for Penzance anticipated
Price for harbour works confirmed
November 2008: Submission of Planning Application
February 2009: Planning consent anticipated
February 2009: Tender prices for vessel operation and build returned
April 2009: Commence harbour works (subject to DfT full funding approval)
December 2010: Complete Harbour Works
October 2011 - March 2012: Vessel Construction complete and commencement of service for start of 2012 Summer Season
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TBA
RES - Enhance connectivity providing access to markets and tackling peripherality. Convergence - Maintains vital life line for Isles of Scilly
02/10/08
Undertake Falmouth port dredging and construction of new wharf and terminal
Progress on track
April 2008: Bids for Convergence funding for dredging to be submitted
End 2009: Projected project completion
To be determined through Convergence
TBC
TBC
RES - Enhance connectivity providing access to markets
1. Transition to Civil Airport
2. Growing the Business
3. Masterplan
County Council control and governance was established in April 2004 and long term future for civil use was secured. In June 2006 the County Council approved the Airport Development Plan. The plan included four key components:
Four key components:
• Transition (2006-08)
• Interim Development Strategy (2006-12)
• Growing the Business (new routes, pax growth, marketing, commercial revenues)
• Long term Masterplan for development of the airport and surrounding area
Transition to Civilian Airport:
CAA License Objective 1 (£12m) & SWRDA (£8m) funding agreed
Work progressing on site within the 4 key areas; Civil Works, Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL), Nav Aids and Fire Appliances.
Interim Development Strategy:
1 - Stage 1 completed
2 - Stage 2 completed Summer 2008
Growing the business:
1 - New routes are being secured - 22 destinations now served from Newquay with 8 airlines
2 - New website launched in November 2007
3 - A range of 'Green' initiatives continue to be developed, including a comprehensive energy audit, improvements to recycling and public transport provision
Cornwall Airport Ltd has been established and has completed it first year of operation.
Masterplan
Delayed due to requirement for Strategic Environmental Appraisal (SEA)
Transition to Civilian Airport December 2008
Ongoing route developments
Green Initiatives to be completed Winter 2008
Masterplan Consultation to commence Autumn 2008
To be determined through Convergence
1m passengers per annum by 2021
TBC
RES - Enhance connectivity providing access to markets and tackling peripherality
Convergence - Priority axis 'Transformational Infrastructure'
02/10/08
Mix of broadband delivery technologies including deployment of fibre network
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02/10/08
Develop Inter modal rail freight facilities
Option agreed to purchase land at Cardrew, Redruth for rail transfer site.
Approval to negotiate for land in east of County for rail related use.
Pending negotiation outcome
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TBC
RES: Implement tools to manage travel demand and assist sustainable mobility
Encourage new investment and improved services to the rail network
Ongoing
June 2008: completion of St Austell Public Transport Interchange
Spring 2009: Truro Station forecourt public transport upgrade in conjunction with Truro Transport Plan
Summer 2009: St Erth Park and Ride
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LTP2
TBC
RES: Enhance connectivity providing access to markets and tackling peripherality.
Reduce congestion in the main cities and towns
Develop A30 Temple to Higher Carblake and A30 Carland Cross to Chiverton road improvements
Schemes Inactive
July 2006: Following regional advice Secretary of State for Transport announced scheme will not be taken forward before 2016
Nov 2007: Review of RFA priorities due in next 12 months
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TBC
Enhance connectivity providing access to markets and tackling peripherality
Schemes post 2016 in RFA. Lack of funds to take forward
02/10/08
Deliver Truro Falmouth Rail Improvement
Submission to Convergence/RDA October 2007 for appraisal.
Work has started on site.
May 09 - Work completed and higher frequency train service commences
PIs to be established through Convergence
Increased patronage from 09/10
TBC
RES: Reduce congestion in the main cities and towns
02/10/08
Implement Camborne-Pool-Redruth (CPR) Town Transport Package including North-South and East-West Link Roads
Progress good but GI held up to an extent by issues of land entry to undertake GI investigations. Phased planning application approach now adopted to mitigate effects. Phase 1 Planning application submitted July 2008. Otherwise generally on-track
Major Scheme Business Case submitted to DfT August 2006.
ECI Contractor award April 2007
DfT Programme Entry approval achieved June 2008
Planning submission Phase 1 Lodged July 2008
Orders Publication Spring 2009.
Construction 2010-2012.
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TBC
RES: Reduce congestion in the main cities and towns
Implement Truro Transport package, including Local Distributor Road
Progress on track
- Major Scheme Business Case submitted to DfT September 2006.
- DfT approval expected Autumn 2007
- ECI Contractor award November 2007
- Planning submission July 2008.
- Orders Publication Winter 2008/9.
- Construction 2011-2013.
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TBC
RES: Reduce congestion in the main cities and towns
Implement Falmouth-Penryn Transport package
Progress on track
Currently out to tender for development of longer term transportation strategy for Falmouth/Penryn.
Due to be completed April 2008.
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TBC
RES: Reduce congestion in the main cities and towns
Implement St Austell Transport Package
Updates to model complete.
5 development scenarios agreed with Restormel
Assessment of development scenarios completed
Eco town transportation initiatives to be confirmed
Scenario testing of new transport infrastructure to be completed
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TBC
RES: Reduce congestion in the main cities and towns
Awaiting St Austell and China Clay area strategy
02/10/08
Develop A391 St Austell to A30 link road and Falmouth to A30 link road
- July 2006: Secretary of State for Transport announced scheme will not be taken forward before 2016
- September 2006: Exec decision to protect the route.
- No fixed programme at present.
No fixed programme at present. Inactive
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TBC
Enhance connectivity providing access to markets and tackling peripherality
No funding in place
02/10/08
Identify measures to support access to employment, education, training and services
Ongoing
To be developed through Employment Space LAA and Effective Transport LAA
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TBC
RES: Enhance connectivity providing access to markets and tackling peripherality.
Reduce congestion in the main cities and towns
02/10/08
Develop cycling and walking trails:
South Cornwall Trail: Bodmin to Torpoint, The Ruby Trail - Bude to Holsworthy and the Camel Tarka Trail - Wadebridge to Launceston
South Cornwall Trail: Bodmin to Torpoint:
Full scheme route defined, consulted upon and planning applications gained, however scheme failed in competition for funding. Whilst small elements of this scheme have been completed, in order for the substantive scheme to be delivered further funding is required.
No fixed programme at present
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As set out in LTP2 and monitored through Annual Progress Report
TBC
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No funding available for these schemes. Revenue required for ongoing maintenance costs.
Lack of strategic fit i.e. Lisbon/ Convergence
02/10/08