Archived decisions

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

EXECUTIVE MEMBER - ENVIRONMENT: NORTH HAMPSHIRE AND SPATIAL STRATEGY

ITEM 1

PROJECT APPRAISAL

PROJECT:

TRUNK ROAD, FARNBOROUGH - FLOOD ALLEVIATION

COMMENCEMENT DATE:

DECEMBER 2005

COMPLETION DATE:

JANUARY 2006

PLANNED YEAR OF START IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAPITAL PROGRAMME: 2005/06

1.

FINANCE (Client Department, Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services [Estates Practice] and County Treasurer)

Current

Capital

Estimate

Programme

(at 2005

(at 2005

prices)

prices)

Capital Expenditure

£'000

£'000

Land to be purchased

Nil

Nil

Construction

73

73

Fees

6

6

79

79

Less developers/

65

65

other contributions

14

14

Financial provision for total scheme

Total Cost

1.

From Committees own resources

(a) Capital programme (as above)

14

(b) Other

14

2.

From other resources

(a) Developer Contributions

50

(b) Developer Contributions (Rushmoor)

15

(c)

TOTAL

79

Value of land for this project in HCC ownership £

Variations from capital programme

Revenue implications

£'000

% variation

to Committee's

budget

Net current expenditure

1

0.001

Capital charges

8

0.006

TOTAL net expenditure

9

0.007

2.

STATEMENT OF NEED/JUSTIFICATION FOR PROJECT

(Client Department)

2.1

This part of Trunk Road has a pedestrian/cycle underpass link between the existing pedestrian/cycle route on Summit Avenue and Fleet Road that passes under the mainline rail track. It has no access to motorised vehicles.

Targets and Outcomes

2.2

2.3

2.4

The scheme aims to contribute to the County Council's Local Transport Plan objective to halt the decline of cycling numbers, and to encourage cycle usage and walking in the area, by locally providing an accessible and safe route all year round.

Recent surveys have shown that 288 pedestrians/cyclists use the route per day, however for several weeks per year it becomes impassable due to flooded conditions. This causes a detour to be taken of approximately 1.5 miles, and so discourages walking and cycling at these times.

The scheme will also address safety concerns by those exiting and entering Fleet Road by reducing the current speed limit from 40 miles per hour (mph) to 30 mph.

3.

ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROPOSAL (Client Department)

National/County Network and Policies

3.1

This scheme improves conditions for pedestrian and cycle safety by better vehicle speed management and the addition of drainage improvements in the underpass. This will facilitate more journeys by foot or bicycle, thus supporting the policies of the LTP, which has been developed to meet national transportation needs.

Details of Scheme and Design Standards

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

3.7

The scheme has been designed to meet the objectives of improving accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists and the mobility impaired.

The scheme comprises raising the pedestrian/cycleway under the underpass by a height of 600 millimetres, whilst retaining the existing height at the edges to act as drainage ditches. From these, a replacement section of drainage pipe will run out under Fleet Road to improve water flows into the existing highway drainage network. This will remove the risk of flooding in the underpass and keep it open all year round for its users.

Guard railing will be put in place to avoid user slippage into the drainage ditches by the routes users.

In addition, lighting will be included in the underpass and the existing 30 mph speed limit will be extended along Fleet Road to aid the safety of pedestrians and cyclists when crossing at this point.

A location plan is attached and a detailed drawing will be displayed at the meeting.

The proposals meet current National and County standards for highway improvement schemes, and conform to the recommendations of the Safety Audit.

Environmental Impact

3.8

The scheme will contribute to a safer and improved environment for cyclists, pedestrians and other vulnerable users. There are no adverse environmental impacts.

Land Requirements

3.9

No land acquisition required. All works to be confined within existing public highway limits.

Statutory Procedures

3.10

Traffic Regulation Orders are required to implement the change in the speed limit. These will be advertised by Rushmoor Borough Council.

Public Consultation

3.11

3.12

No public consultation was carried out regarding the drainage works as there are no residential properties within close proximity to the scheme; there will also be no negative impacts on the local community. The need for an extension to the 30 mph speed zone has been identified during liaison between both Parsonage Farm and Guillemont Schools as the route is used by their pupils and parents.

Railtrack has been consulted on the proposals and raises no objection.

Local Member's View

3.13

The local Member, Councillor Leversha, supports the proposal.

Impact Assessments

3.14

3.15

The scheme will improve the conditions for pedestrians and cyclists in the area by ensuring that their travel route remains open all year round. The route can also be used by disabled people with mobility wheelchairs.

Assessment of the Race Relations (Amendment) Act has also been made in the development of this scheme but the proposal is not expected to compromise equalities in terms of race or gender.

Maintenance Implications

3.16

The revenue implications of this proposal will be taken into account in the setting of the annual budget.

Crime and Disorder Act 1998

3.17

The provisions of this Act have no impact on this proposal.

Sustainability

3.18

The scheme will improve the environment for walking and cycling.

4.

ROAD IMPROVEMENT - ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

4.1

The option to do nothing was considered, however this was not perceived to be acceptable in terms of providing reasonable facilities for its users.

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1.

Published works.

2.

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TITLE

LOCATION

Trunk Road, Farnborough

Environment Department

Room 415