Archived decisions

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

EXECUTIVE MEMBER - ENVIRONMENT

ITEM 5

PROJECT APPRAISAL

(Externally Funded)

PROJECT:

NORMANDY WAY, MARCHWOOD - PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES

COMMENCEMENT DATE:

FEBRUARY 2007

COMPLETION DATE:

MARCH 2007

PLANNED YEAR OF START IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAPITAL PROGRAMME: 2006/07

1.1

Scheme

This scheme will improve the safety of pedestrians that reside either side of Normandy Way, Marchwood wishing to gain access to Admiralty Quay and Old Magazine Close, Marchwood.

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1.3

1.4

Introduction

Access to Community Facilities

Marchwood has experienced substantial residential and commercial development in recent years, especially on land fronting the Solent.

This proposed footway link and pedestrian crossing refuge will provide a safe and direct route for those people who wish to access the village centre and the school without the reliance on vehicular transport.

Linking Existing Footways

This proposed pedestrian facility will connect to the existing footway links either side of Normandy Way. Without its completion the value of the existing footways will not be fully realised and pedestrians will have to continue crossing Normandy Way at a location where visibility is poor and the safety of those crossing is compromised. Both existing and new residents/businesses in the locality will benefit from this proposal.

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1.6

Details

The scheme comprises a 2 metre wide footway on the northern side of Normandy Way between Admiralty Way and the new access road to the industrial estate, a total length of 22 metres. In addition, an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing point will be provided with dropped kerbs and tactile paving together with a 5 metre length of 2 metre wide additional footway on the southern side of Normandy Way, linking into the existing footway in Old Magazine Close.

A location plan is attached and a detailed plan of the proposed pedestrian facility improvements will be displayed at the meeting.

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Targets and Outcomes

The scheme outcomes support the following Local Transport Plan objectives:

(i) to increase accessibility to local facilities;

(ii) to offer alternative travel choice; and

(iii) to support wider quality of life objectives.

The objective is to provide an informal pedestrian crossing point to improve accessibility linking Admiralty Quay housing development and Marchwood Industrial Park to the local facilities in Marchwood village. The development, which fronts the Solent, consists of 350 dwellings with over 900 residents and is adjacent to the Industrial Park where 80 companies provide employment to approximately 2,800 people. A mid week survey carried out over an eight hour period recorded 808 heavy goods vehicles, 3,008 cars, 28 cyclists and 152 pedestrians at the proposed crossing point.

The expected outcomes are:

(i) improved pedestrian accessibility will promote walking and the sense of safety, in particular for vulnerable users; and

(ii) improved footway conditions within Marchwood will contribute to the reduction in road casualty numbers and enhance the local environment.

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Standards

The scheme has been designed in accordance with current highway design standards and Hampshire County Council standard details.

The scheme has been safety audited following completion of the detailed design.

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Statutory Procedures and Consultation

Marchwood Parish Council and the Residents' Association have been consulted on these proposals and support the scheme.

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Policy Considerations

The scheme supports the County Council's Local Transport Plan by improving accessibility through improved pedestrian provision.

The scheme will also contribute to the County Council's road safety and casualty reduction policies.

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Environmental Impacts

Assessment of the Race Relations (Amendment) Act has been considered in the development of this scheme which is not expected to compromise equalities in terms of race or gender, but to improve access for all.

1.16

Land Requirement

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

1.17

Alternative Arrangements

Due to the alignment of the carriageway there are no alternatives that will provide a safe pedestrian footway route from Marchwood village centre and the recent housing development at Admiralty Quay.

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Local Member's View

The local Member, Councillor Harrison, supports the scheme.

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Impact Assessments

The proposed footway and pedestrian crossing facility will create a smooth surface with dropped kerbs/tactile paving at the crossing point which will be beneficial for those who are mobility impaired, people with buggies and children, as well as the elderly.

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Crime and Disorder Act 1998

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

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Sustainability

The scheme seeks to improve the accessibility for pedestrians and other vulnerable users and makes a contribution to improved road safety.

2.

Financial Arrangements

2.1

Expenditure

£'000

Funds Available

£'000

Design Fee

22

Developer Funding

65

Supervision

6

Project Works

37

Land

nil

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Total

65

Total

65

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2.2

Revenue Implications

£'000

% Variation to Committee's budget

Net increase in

current expenditure

0.3

0.001

Capital Charge

6.1

0.005

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Total Expenditure

6.4

0.006

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2.3

Maintenance Implications

The revenue implications will been taken into account when setting the annual base budget.

LINK(S) TO CORPORATE STRATEGY

Yes

No

Hampshire safer and more secure for all

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Maximising well-being

Enhancing our quality of place

Section 100 D - Local Government Act 1972 - background papers

The following documents disclose facts or matters on which this report, or an important part of it, is based and has been relied upon to a material extent in the preparation of this report.

NB the list excludes:

1.

Published works.

2.

Documents which disclose exempt or confidential information as defined in the Act.

TITLE

LOCATION

Marchwood Pedestrian Facilities

Working file

Environment Department

Room 415