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Extending the tram network Councillor & MP Briefing – 21 st January 2013.
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Transcript of Extending the tram network Councillor & MP Briefing – 21 st January 2013.
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Extending the tram networkCouncillor & MP Briefing – 21st January 2013
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Progress overview
Chris DeasNET Phase Two Project Director
Nottingham City Council
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Design progress Reached a peak Intensive dialogue with key
approving bodies Continues to be coordinated with
other key projects Utility design challenging – ground
probing surveys, etc but scope can be reduced in places
Design of 22 new trams is progressing and build underway
Software and equipment design progressing to support introduction of smart ticketing
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Construction progress
Site clearance and demolition activity Work to move utilities expected to
continue until middle of year Earth works – good progress made
but wet weather has delayed some works which will resume in March
Construction of Park & Ride sites continues – first section of track laid in November
Significant progress on key structures – Nottingham Station, Wilford Toll Bridge and Lenton Lane
Line One –Depot being expanded and stabling increased
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Local employment and training
Around 550 people are currently employed
Over 50% live in Greater Nottingham Vacancies advertised through
Nottingham City Council’s Employer
Hub Pre-training given to unemployed
people to help with recruitment on NET and other local construction projects, including station development
Bespoke recruitment events held Significant engagement with local
companies
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Land 1200 plots of land will have been taken
by end of January - 98% of those required
Land taken using temporary powers – permanent acquisition over next 12 months
Negotiations on land values continues - 90 claims received so far
Ongoing and intense dialogue with land and property owners - proactive in encouraging those affected to claim compensation
Key stakeholders - QMC and University of Nottingham temporary loss of parking. Replacement off-site parking provided
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Communications and stakeholder engagement Dedicated Communications Team Community Liaison Team – Officers
on the ground Website www.thetram.net/phasetwo Tram hotline (0115) 924 24 54 Email facility Leaflets, newsletters and brochures Project information events,
community events and talks Information on the move – Smart QR
codes at construction site
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Design and construction Progress and the way ahead in 2013
Michael AndersonDeputy Project DirectorTaylor Woodrow Alstom
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Construction progress - Key achievements to date
Vast and complex preparatory works – route clearance, demolition and utility diversions
Structural works commenced – e.g. Station Bridge Wilkinson Street building extension and new tracks
QMC viaduct foundation works Site clearance at Ruddington Lane
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Key achievements to date Final sections of Highways design being prepared for sign-off Major sections of Nottingham Station Bridge assembled and
raised for installation Toton P&R - first piece of track laid using Appitrack Tram design validated and assembly started in Barcelona Site offices established
First piece of track laid at Toton Lane Park & Ride
Bridge trusses for Station Bridge
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Sustainability / employment
£51 million local contracts
193 people from within City employed on project
Significant focus on Safety AFR of 0.14 (UK upper quartile)
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Sustainability / environment
Project registered with CEEQUAL
Recycling – 95.6% of waste 40,000m³ of soil from former
Railway Embankment in Wilford and Compton Acres being reused - equivalent of 16 Olympic-sized swimming pools
History recorded – eg Clifton Bronze Age burial mound
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2013 - From preparatory works to construction
All design approvals issued by beginning of March
Complete utility diversions Bulk of the construction works
carried out in 2013 Larger but more stable
sections of traffic management in place
Lenton Bridge
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Highlights for 2013 Bridge over Station completed in two major stages - February and
April Other structures completed; Wilford Toll Bridge - July; QMC Viaduct -
December Depot building and new stabling commissioning from September Track installation along the route and OLE Poles Details for each construction area to follow
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Highlights for 2013 Remedial works on Line One
Bulwell - First quarter 2013 Noel Street - Easter 2013
On-Street ticketing installed and operational from autumn 2013 First tram delivered to Nottingham - August 2013
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The key challenges ahead
Design Approval Large volume of work. Need close co-operation
Utilities – much to be completed
Traffic Management Balance between minimising disruption and progressing works Intelligent approach to Traffic Management needed
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The key challenges ahead
Changing phase of project – moving from advanced works to construction phase
New challenges more visible construction
Need to continue good communication and understanding across stakeholders
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Summary
2013 – an exciting year
Nottingham will see its Tram Network growing
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Line One & the future network
Phil HewittChief ExecutiveTramlink
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Investment in the service
94% overall customer satisfaction
Maintaining 99% reliability
Re-energised marketing campaigns
New staff uniforms introduced
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Investment in the service
Fleet refresh has started
Major off-tram ticketing project
Delivery of new trams commences
Mobilisation for enhanced services in 2014
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Off-tram ticketing
Major project rolled out over 2013 Why off-tram ticketing – The bigger
picture Principal changes
Ticket vending machines and smart card technology
Conductors replaced by mobile staff Penalty fares and beyond The implementation process
Coordinated approach with Public Transport through Public Transport Board
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Marketing for the future Communications masterplanning exercise Building marketing activity ready for Phase Two
launch New creative campaigns
Further website improvements Enhancing use of social media Commercial partnerships with City destinations Customer service expansion
Working with major employers – travel planning
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Question & Answer session