11th June 2008 news release
Final Phase of Tram Utility Diversions Announced for Haymarket Interchange
tie Limited has announced the final phase of the tram utility diversion work in the city centre which will take place at the Haymarket Interchange.
This critical utility diversion work that has been underway across the City since September 2007 will now enter its final phase in July 2008 and will end in February 2009.
The work will be carried out in five distinct stages, with the first three stages being completed by early November.
Associated enabling work starting on June 16th will see the introduction of temporary pedestrian crossings at key locations so as to ensure the continued safety and uninhibited flow of the walking public.
As in our other sections of work, important temporary traffic management solutions have been carefully developed so as to ensure the free flow of traffic through the different phases.
During the enabling works it is our intention that the Caledonian Alehouse will be demolished. This will be done in a structured way so as to preserve the external stone work and slates for salvage. Several options are currently being explored
Willie Gallagher, Executive Chairman of tie Limited, said: “Haymarket is a critical location for the Edinburgh Tram Project and we are mindful of its importance to the City. As such, we will ensure that any impact associated with these works is lessened by good planning and robust traffic management.
“Work has already commenced on the Haymarket Station car park site and this will now branch out to on street works.
“With any of our works that have involved significant temporary traffic management diversions the assurance that the public need to hear is that we work with our partners – the City of Edinburgh Council, Lothian Buses and the emergency services. As in these other locations, we will provide for the optimum flow of traffic for both public and private.”
“Our work with local community groups has now started and it’s important that we agree solutions to issues including access and service delivery and collection arrangements as part and parcel of these works.
“We recognise that Edinburgh wants this work done quickly and safely. Our proposed methodology, alongside the traffic management measures, is the best way to achieve this.”
Bill Campbell, Lothian Buses operations director said: “Many of our busiest bus services pass through the Haymarket area so it is critical that the diversions are managed properly. As at Shandwick Place and Constitution Street, we have worked closely with tie and The City Council in the planning of the diversions and we are confidant that everything will go according to plan and that any inconvenience to passengers is kept to a minimum.”
Cllr Phil Wheeler, Transport Convener at the City of Edinburgh Council, said: “Each phase of the utility diversion programme has been well managed to ensure that traffic continues to flow in the city while tram work goes on and I am sure this stage will be no different.
“Edinburgh remains very much open for business while work goes on and every effort is being taken to ensure that access to businesses for customers, services and deliveries is retained. We are also running a marketing campaign on the wealth of reasons to visit the city centre and we will continue to work with businesses on creative ways to ensure visitors and shoppers continue to come into town while work is going on.”
For further information, please contact Gordon Robertson at Media House on 0131 555 1015 or 07887 542 124.
The main temporary traffic diversions will involve using the following streets: Magdala Crescent, Eglinton Cresent, Roseberry Crescent, Grosvenor Street and Lansdowne Crescent.
Work Programme:
Stage 1 – Haymarket Station, Dalry Road and Torphicen Street
Stage 2 – Haymarket Station, Dalry completion and Manor Place junction
Stage 3 – Haymarket Station and Manor Place junction
Stage 4 – Station completion and Palmerston Place junction
Stage 5 – West Maitland Street
A series of exhibition events have been planned over the next few weeks to present the detailed design of the tram route
TIMETABLE
FINAL DETAILED DESIGN MEETINGS - June 2008
Monday 16th June 2008 4pm – 7.30pm
Haymarket - Edinburgh Park
Stenhouse & St. Aidens Church, Chesser Avenue, Edinburgh
Tuesday 17th June 2008 4pm – 7.30pm
Edinburgh Park – Airport
Findhorn Room, Edinburgh Marriot Hotel, 111 Glasgow Road, Edinburgh, EH12 8NS
Wednesday 18th June 20084pm – 7.30pm
Newhaven Road – Foot of the Walk
St. Mary’s Star of the Sea, 106 Constitution Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6AW
Thursday 19th June 2008 4pm – 7.30pm
Foot of the Walk – Picardy Place
St. Mary’s Cathedral, 61 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JD
Monday 23rd June 2008 4pm – 7.30pm
Picardy Place – Haymarket
St. George’s West Church, 58 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH2 4RT
Tuesday 24th June 2008 4pm – 7.30pm
Roseburn – Crewe Toll
Holiday Inn,107 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3HL
Wednesday 25th June 2008 4pm – 7.30pm
Crewe Toll - Granton
Telford College, 350 West Granton Road, Edinburgh, EH5 1QE
Thursday 26th June 2008 4.30pm –7.00pm
Baird Drive
Saughtonhall Recreation Hall, 22a Saughtonhall Avenue, Edinburgh
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Friday, 13 June 2008
Tuesday, 27 May 2008
Tram Fact Sheet May 2008
The construction programme that
will see trams running on the streets
of Edinburgh by 2011 has been
announced. The programme will
see infrastructure works start from
May 2008 until January 2011 and it is
anticipated that a full revenue service
will be in place by July 2011.
The contract also includes an extension of the hours of working
for contractors to 7am to 7pm (Monday to Saturday) in response
to the wishes of Edinburgh’s business community and to further
minimise the impact of the project.
During the ongoing construction period the project will continue
to plan diversions carefully in close collaboration with the City of
Edinburgh Council, Lothian Buses, Lothian and Borders Police and
the emergency services in order to ensure minimum disruption.
As the next phase of the project progresses, rails will start to be
laid and tram stops will be built, and the people of Edinburgh will
be able to see exactly where trams will run on our streets.
The Edinburgh Tram project brings together world renowned
organisations including Bilfinger Berger Siemens (BBS), CAF,
Carillion, SDS and Transdev and together with tie these
organisations will deliver a world class tram system for
Edinburgh, its citizens and visitors.
“Now that the construction programme
has been announced, we are at the cusp
of delivering what we have promised –
a world class public transport system
in our Capital.
We have struck the correct balance between price,
programme, quality of the finished product and certainty
of cost in agreeing this construction programme.
The utility diversion work continues to progress to
programme and to budget. Clearance of utility sites
has commenced in Leith Walk and this will continue
throughout the route in preparation for the infrastructure
work to begin this year.
The start of the infrastructure work in May 2008 will
see the nature of the construction change with rails being
installed from August 2008. I’m certain that the people of
Edinburgh will look forward to seeing the physical attributes
of the tram develop before them.
Throughout construction, tie will continue to work closely
with its business and community partners and contractors
to ensure that the city remains open for business while
tram work takes place. This is an exciting time and brings
us another step closer to a fully-integrated public transport
network befitting a capital city.”
May 2008 Fact Sheet
Tram construction programme announced
as scheme moves to next phase
Building the infrastructure
(Infraco)
The tram infrastructure work will start
in May 2008 and between mid-May and
end of June 2008 this work includes:
On-Street
• Excavation for piling at Russell
Road Bridge
• Site clearance in Russell Road / Roseburn
Street for retaining walls and demolition
of existing buildings
• Demolition of Caledonian Ale House
• Set-up for accommodation works at
Murrayfield Stadium
• Commencement of excavation for
Haymarket Viaduct
Off-Street
• Preloading of embankment at site
of Gogarburn Bridge
• Completion of removal of gas main
and water main at Depot site
• Gyle Stop retaining wall
Key Programme Dates
for Line 1a
December 2008
MUDFA programme complete
January 2009
Princes Street closure to traffic
until July 2009
Work starts on Haymarket Junction
2009
Track laying throughout route
January 2010
Work starts on Picardy Place junction
Spring 2010
Gogar Depot completed
Winter 2010
Commence testing and commissioning
of tram vehicles
July 2011
Full revenue service running
Tram vehicles
A new tram film was released
earlier this year showing the
trams at several locations along
the route. The common branding
with Lothian Buses will reflect
Edinburgh’s integrated transport
network, providing joint ticketing
and information. You can view
the film on the homepage of
www.tramsforedinburgh.com.
www.tramsforedinburgh.com telephone: 0131 623 8726
Edinburgh’s businesses will remain open and accessible and welcome your continued patronage.
Willie Gallagher,
tie Executive Chairman
Bankhead Ocean Terminal
May 2008 Fact Sheet
www.tramsforedinburgh.com telephone: 0131 623 8726
Who’s who?
Construction Consortium (Infraco) –
Bilfinger Berger Siemens
• Responsible for civil engineering including
earthworks, structures and roads plus
laying the tracks, building tram stops
and the overhead line equipment
• Also assuming responsibility for SDS
and Tramco through contract novation
• Due to be completed 2011
Tram Manufacturer (Tramco) - CAF
• Responsible for supplying 27 trams,
maintenance equipment and structural
warranty for up to 30 years
• Contract to be novated to Infraco contract
• First trams to be tested 2010
Utility Diversions (MUDFA) -
Carillion
• Now Carillion after take over of Alfred
McAlpine in 2008
• Responsible for all utility diversions
along the route including water, gas
and telecoms in preparation for the
infrastructure works
• To be completed December 2008
Detailed Design - SDS (System
Design Services)
• Contract awarded to Parsons Brinkerhoff
and Halcrow
• Responsible for detailed design of the
tram route and consultation
• To be novated to the Infraco contract
• Due to be completed 2008
Tram Operator -
Transdev Edinburgh Tram
• Responsible for technical advice through
the procurement and delivery phases, plus
operating resources to assist with testing
and commissioning
• Transdev to operate the system from
2004 for 15 years
In May and June major utility
diversion works (MUDFA)
will be commencing/ongoing
in the following areas:
• Gogar Depot
• The Gyle
• Shandwick Place
• Princes Street
• St Andrew Square
• South St David Street
• Leith Walk
• Constitution Street
• Ocean Drive & Ocean Terminal
• Edinburgh Park Station to
Forrester High School
• Haymarket Station to Roseburn
• Montgomery Street to London
Road Roundabout
In addition to the above,
the following works will
start in July – August 2008:
• Manor Place to Haymarket
• Gayfield Square
• Lindsay Road to Newhaven
Tram Information
Boards
Small Business
Support Scheme
(Updated figures at the start of May 2008)
During the construction for Edinburgh’s 21st century tram network, we would like to thank you all
for your support and patience in helping to build a new and modern transport system.
Learn more /
Share your thoughts
Speak to the uniformed tram
construction advisers who will
be at every work site
Customer Helpline:
0131 623 8726
Email:
roadworks@tramsforedinburgh.com
Website:
www.tramsforedinburgh.com
Ongoing work
18 Tram Information Boards have
been installed in the city centre at
the following locations:
2 on Constitution Street
8 on Leith Walk
4 on Princes Street
2 on St Andrew Square
2 on Shandwick Place
What are the benefits
of trams?
It will improve your quality of life
• Faster journey times
• Less congestion = less pollution & noise
• One part of a better integrated
transport system
• Comfortable and accessible
• Safer – inspector plus driver
• Looks great
• Comfortable, different experience
from the past
It’s good for Edinburgh
• Better transport is essential to the
growth of the city and attracting new
businesses
• House prices along tram routes can
increase
• 1,000 permanent new jobs and 1,000
construction jobs
• Trams will attract more visitors to the
City Centre
• Connects Waterfront, Edinburgh Park
etc with the City Centre
• Link to airport will benefit tourism
and businesses
• Trams are environmentally friendly
Constitution Street, March 08
For more information on the Small Business Support
Scheme please contact the tram helpline on 0131 623 8726
Edinburgh’s businesses will remain open and
accessible and welcome your continued patronage.
Applications delivered 430
Applications received 210
Applications accepted 197
Applications rejected 8
Applications requested further info 5
Cheques delivered 187
Amount paid £684,000
Constitution Street, March 08
Shandwick Place, March 08
will see trams running on the streets
of Edinburgh by 2011 has been
announced. The programme will
see infrastructure works start from
May 2008 until January 2011 and it is
anticipated that a full revenue service
will be in place by July 2011.
The contract also includes an extension of the hours of working
for contractors to 7am to 7pm (Monday to Saturday) in response
to the wishes of Edinburgh’s business community and to further
minimise the impact of the project.
During the ongoing construction period the project will continue
to plan diversions carefully in close collaboration with the City of
Edinburgh Council, Lothian Buses, Lothian and Borders Police and
the emergency services in order to ensure minimum disruption.
As the next phase of the project progresses, rails will start to be
laid and tram stops will be built, and the people of Edinburgh will
be able to see exactly where trams will run on our streets.
The Edinburgh Tram project brings together world renowned
organisations including Bilfinger Berger Siemens (BBS), CAF,
Carillion, SDS and Transdev and together with tie these
organisations will deliver a world class tram system for
Edinburgh, its citizens and visitors.
“Now that the construction programme
has been announced, we are at the cusp
of delivering what we have promised –
a world class public transport system
in our Capital.
We have struck the correct balance between price,
programme, quality of the finished product and certainty
of cost in agreeing this construction programme.
The utility diversion work continues to progress to
programme and to budget. Clearance of utility sites
has commenced in Leith Walk and this will continue
throughout the route in preparation for the infrastructure
work to begin this year.
The start of the infrastructure work in May 2008 will
see the nature of the construction change with rails being
installed from August 2008. I’m certain that the people of
Edinburgh will look forward to seeing the physical attributes
of the tram develop before them.
Throughout construction, tie will continue to work closely
with its business and community partners and contractors
to ensure that the city remains open for business while
tram work takes place. This is an exciting time and brings
us another step closer to a fully-integrated public transport
network befitting a capital city.”
May 2008 Fact Sheet
Tram construction programme announced
as scheme moves to next phase
Building the infrastructure
(Infraco)
The tram infrastructure work will start
in May 2008 and between mid-May and
end of June 2008 this work includes:
On-Street
• Excavation for piling at Russell
Road Bridge
• Site clearance in Russell Road / Roseburn
Street for retaining walls and demolition
of existing buildings
• Demolition of Caledonian Ale House
• Set-up for accommodation works at
Murrayfield Stadium
• Commencement of excavation for
Haymarket Viaduct
Off-Street
• Preloading of embankment at site
of Gogarburn Bridge
• Completion of removal of gas main
and water main at Depot site
• Gyle Stop retaining wall
Key Programme Dates
for Line 1a
December 2008
MUDFA programme complete
January 2009
Princes Street closure to traffic
until July 2009
Work starts on Haymarket Junction
2009
Track laying throughout route
January 2010
Work starts on Picardy Place junction
Spring 2010
Gogar Depot completed
Winter 2010
Commence testing and commissioning
of tram vehicles
July 2011
Full revenue service running
Tram vehicles
A new tram film was released
earlier this year showing the
trams at several locations along
the route. The common branding
with Lothian Buses will reflect
Edinburgh’s integrated transport
network, providing joint ticketing
and information. You can view
the film on the homepage of
www.tramsforedinburgh.com.
www.tramsforedinburgh.com telephone: 0131 623 8726
Edinburgh’s businesses will remain open and accessible and welcome your continued patronage.
Willie Gallagher,
tie Executive Chairman
Bankhead Ocean Terminal
May 2008 Fact Sheet
www.tramsforedinburgh.com telephone: 0131 623 8726
Who’s who?
Construction Consortium (Infraco) –
Bilfinger Berger Siemens
• Responsible for civil engineering including
earthworks, structures and roads plus
laying the tracks, building tram stops
and the overhead line equipment
• Also assuming responsibility for SDS
and Tramco through contract novation
• Due to be completed 2011
Tram Manufacturer (Tramco) - CAF
• Responsible for supplying 27 trams,
maintenance equipment and structural
warranty for up to 30 years
• Contract to be novated to Infraco contract
• First trams to be tested 2010
Utility Diversions (MUDFA) -
Carillion
• Now Carillion after take over of Alfred
McAlpine in 2008
• Responsible for all utility diversions
along the route including water, gas
and telecoms in preparation for the
infrastructure works
• To be completed December 2008
Detailed Design - SDS (System
Design Services)
• Contract awarded to Parsons Brinkerhoff
and Halcrow
• Responsible for detailed design of the
tram route and consultation
• To be novated to the Infraco contract
• Due to be completed 2008
Tram Operator -
Transdev Edinburgh Tram
• Responsible for technical advice through
the procurement and delivery phases, plus
operating resources to assist with testing
and commissioning
• Transdev to operate the system from
2004 for 15 years
In May and June major utility
diversion works (MUDFA)
will be commencing/ongoing
in the following areas:
• Gogar Depot
• The Gyle
• Shandwick Place
• Princes Street
• St Andrew Square
• South St David Street
• Leith Walk
• Constitution Street
• Ocean Drive & Ocean Terminal
• Edinburgh Park Station to
Forrester High School
• Haymarket Station to Roseburn
• Montgomery Street to London
Road Roundabout
In addition to the above,
the following works will
start in July – August 2008:
• Manor Place to Haymarket
• Gayfield Square
• Lindsay Road to Newhaven
Tram Information
Boards
Small Business
Support Scheme
(Updated figures at the start of May 2008)
During the construction for Edinburgh’s 21st century tram network, we would like to thank you all
for your support and patience in helping to build a new and modern transport system.
Learn more /
Share your thoughts
Speak to the uniformed tram
construction advisers who will
be at every work site
Customer Helpline:
0131 623 8726
Email:
roadworks@tramsforedinburgh.com
Website:
www.tramsforedinburgh.com
Ongoing work
18 Tram Information Boards have
been installed in the city centre at
the following locations:
2 on Constitution Street
8 on Leith Walk
4 on Princes Street
2 on St Andrew Square
2 on Shandwick Place
What are the benefits
of trams?
It will improve your quality of life
• Faster journey times
• Less congestion = less pollution & noise
• One part of a better integrated
transport system
• Comfortable and accessible
• Safer – inspector plus driver
• Looks great
• Comfortable, different experience
from the past
It’s good for Edinburgh
• Better transport is essential to the
growth of the city and attracting new
businesses
• House prices along tram routes can
increase
• 1,000 permanent new jobs and 1,000
construction jobs
• Trams will attract more visitors to the
City Centre
• Connects Waterfront, Edinburgh Park
etc with the City Centre
• Link to airport will benefit tourism
and businesses
• Trams are environmentally friendly
Constitution Street, March 08
For more information on the Small Business Support
Scheme please contact the tram helpline on 0131 623 8726
Edinburgh’s businesses will remain open and
accessible and welcome your continued patronage.
Applications delivered 430
Applications received 210
Applications accepted 197
Applications rejected 8
Applications requested further info 5
Cheques delivered 187
Amount paid £684,000
Constitution Street, March 08
Shandwick Place, March 08
Thursday, 24 April 2008
Trams Update
Phase 2 of the City Centre Traffic Management programme associated with Trams for Edinburgh and the utility diversion work on Shandwick Place will be introduced this weekend. A series of enabling works has been taking place over the last few days and will continue until this weekend to enable phase 2 traffic management to be implemented.
If you have any questions concerning this work or you would like some leaflets then please do not hesitate to contact Alf Orriell, Community Engagement Coordinator
or Mike Connelly, Stakeholder Relationship Manager at tie.
tie Limited
Citypoint
65 Haymarket Terrace
Edinburgh EH12 5HD
Tel: +44 (0)131 622 8336
Fax: +44 (0)131 622 8301
Mob: 07973 696965
Email: Alf.Orriell@tie.ltd.uk
If you have any questions concerning this work or you would like some leaflets then please do not hesitate to contact Alf Orriell, Community Engagement Coordinator
or Mike Connelly, Stakeholder Relationship Manager at tie.
tie Limited
Citypoint
65 Haymarket Terrace
Edinburgh EH12 5HD
Tel: +44 (0)131 622 8336
Fax: +44 (0)131 622 8301
Mob: 07973 696965
Email: Alf.Orriell@tie.ltd.uk
Friday, 7 December 2007
Trams for Edinburgh - Utility Diversion Programme
All,
Documents are here:
http://groups.google.com/group/marchmontandsciennes/web/019+Jameson+Place+-+Brunswick+St+map.doc
http://groups.google.com/group/marchmontandsciennes/web/019+1b+Jameson+Place+-+Brunswick+Street.doc
The City of
This work will commence on Monday 7th January 2008 and is expected to last until June 2008. We have spoken to Lothian & Borders Police, Lothian Buses, AMIS and the City of
We will be delivering approximately 1750 communication packs to residents and businesses on and around the worksite. This communication pack includes a letter, traffic management sheet and special requirements card and I have attached a copy of the correspondence, which I hope you will find helpful.
In the meantime if you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact me or Mike Connelly, Stakeholder Relationship Manager at tie Limited.
Community Engagement Coordinator
tie Limited
Citypoint
65 Haymarket Terrace
Tel: +44 (0)131 622 8336
Fax: +44 (0)131 622 8301
Mob: 07973 696965
Email: Alf.Orriell@tie.ltd.uk
Documents are here:
http://groups.google.com/group/marchmontandsciennes/web/019+Jameson+Place+-+Brunswick+St+map.doc
http://groups.google.com/group/marchmontandsciennes/web/019+1b+Jameson+Place+-+Brunswick+Street.doc
Thursday, 18 October 2007
Business Case for the Tram
FINAL TRAM BUSINESS CASE PUBLISHED
The Final Business Case for Edinburgh’s trams is published today (Thursday 18 October). The document has been prepared by tie limited, an arms-length company of the City of Edinburgh Council.
In an accompanying report, Council officials recommend approval of the Final Business Case which they state ‘re-affirms the viability of the tram in terms of economic viability, financial viability and affordability’ and shows that ‘expected benefits are shown to exceed costs.’
City of Edinburgh Councillors will discuss and vote on the recommendations at the meeting of the Full Council on Thursday 25 October.
tie limited is confident that everything is in place for Councillors to approve the Final Business Case and proceed with the construction of the tram system. If the Final Business Case is endorsed by a majority of Councillors, this will give the Council’s green light for the construction of trams.
The proposed tram route that will run from Newhaven to Edinburgh Airport has been costed at £498m, including contingency funding. This figure is significantly below the £545m funding already allocated.
The Final Business Case reconfirms the assertions of the Draft Final Business Case that was endorsed by the Council in December 2006. The document provides real clarity on costs following a two year procurement process, as well as extensive evidence of the economic, social and environmental benefits that trams will bring to Scotland’s capital. Audit Scotland's positive review of the project in Spring 2007 provided further evidence of the tram team's robust project management.
Willie Gallagher, Chairman of tie Limited, said: “I am extremely proud of our Final Business Case, it is an impressive, robust document and builds on the draft version that was approved by the Council last year. This business case is the culmination of two years hard work by a world-class team and we are confident that it puts forward the best possible solution for Edinburgh trams.
“I am particularly pleased that our commercial negotiations and rigorous procurement strategy have enabled us to cost the delivery of the tram line from Newhaven to Edinburgh Airport at £498m, including contingency; well below the £545m available funding. In our negotiations we have included an option to procure an extension of the route, Haymarket to Granton, at a fixed price up to March 2009. I am looking forward to working with our tram and infrastructure suppliers to ensure they deliver the quality tram system that they have already provided to other leading cities.
“This submission is a highly significant milestone for the project and we look forward to a positive outcome when the Final Business Case is considered by the Full Council later this month. The tram project processes and management have already been given a clean bill of health by Audit Scotland and significant financial commitment by Scotland’s new government; these endorsements plus best value commercial terms should give Edinburgh’s Councillors full confidence in the Final Business Case.
“Once we get the final go-ahead to build trams, Edinburgh’s residents, businesses and visitors can look forward to reaping the enormous benefits that modern tram systems have brought to other major cities around the world.”
Councillor Jenny Dawe, Leader of the City of Edinburgh Council said: “A thriving, expanding world-class city needs a world-class public transport system. Trams will provide Edinburgh with a modern, globally competitive, public transport infrastructure fully integrated with our excellent, but already burgeoning, bus service. Trams will attract the type of investment that brings new business, shops and prosperity. The reports evidence the rigorous scrutiny that has been applied to the business case for trams. The Council will, of course, give sustained and proper consideration to these reports. The business case does, however, appear to offer excellent value for money and I am delighted that it supports our vision for Edinburgh’s economic success. Trams should now become a reality, improving both our competitiveness and the quality of life for Edinburgh residents.”
Councillor Phil Wheeler, Transport Convener at the City of Edinburgh Council, said: “The analysis of tram benefits and costs has been meticulous and proves to be undoubtedly positive. I am confident that the overwhelming majority of my fellow Councillors will recognise this and vote in favour of proceeding. With all major contracts now in place or nearing completion and work started to divert utility cables and pipes from along the route, the time is absolutely ripe. Within four short years, Edinburgh will have a world-class, modern and efficient public transport system fit for a 21st century capital city.”
Neil Renilson, Chief Executive of Transport Edinburgh Limited (TEL), the company that will run Edinburgh’s integrated bus and tram network, said: “Trams will be an exciting addition to Edinburgh’s public transport network and the business case confirms that the new bus-plus-tram integrated system will operate without any public subsidy, just as the bus network currently does.
“While we are preparing for the introduction of trams we will continue to invest in the bus network and improve services so that passengers in all parts of the city, whether served by trams or buses, will have a first class public transport service option. We are already preparing for the arrival of trams and have recently installed 35 on-street tram-style ticket machines for the purchase of bus tickets. The branding of the new trams in line with the buses’ distinctive look gives visual confirmation of the integrated nature of the future tram and bus network.”
Ends 18 October 2007
Further information:
please contact Louisa MacKenzie, Media House on 0131 555 1015 or 07773592625, louisa@mediahouse.co.uk and Lynn McMath, City of Edinburgh Council on 0131 529 4428, lynn.mcmath@edinburgh.gov.uk
Notes to Editors:
The following spokespeople will be available for interview/pictures at 11am on Thursday 18 October at the City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh:
Councillor Jenny Dawe, Leader of the City of Edinburgh Council
Willie Gallagher, Chairman, tie Limited
Andrew Holmes, Director of City Development at the City of Edinburgh Council
Neil Renilson, Chief Executive of Transport Edinburgh Limited
Councillor Phil Wheeler, Transport Convener at the City of Edinburgh Council
Copies of the City of Edinburgh Council report on the Final Business Case can be obtained from Lynn McMath, contact details above
Business Case
Preparation of a Final Business Case (FBC) is one of the conditions stipulated by the two funders of the tram scheme, City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) and Transport Scotland (TS) in order to release grant funding and authorise the award of the tram (TRAMCO) and infrastructure (INFRACO) contracts
A Draft Final Business Case (DFBC) was submitted to and approved by CEC in December 2006 and endorsed by the Scottish Minister in Spring 2007
The DFBC established the economic viability and financial affordability of the proposed tram system as well as the operational profitability of the integrated bus/tram network. These forecasts, originally based on professional estimates and market soundings, have now been validated by contract prices and programmes
The FBC marks the end of the procurement process and reflects verified costs and market-tested commercial terms
No significant changes have been made to the DFBC beyond necessary amendments to reflect the cessation of the Edinburgh Airport Rail Link project
Costs
The Scottish Government has committed £500m funding and CEC £45m, for tramline that will run from Newhaven to Edinburgh Airport via Princes Street and Haymarket
The updated costs outlined in the FBC for 1a (Newhaven to Edinburgh Airport) are £498m and for 1b (Roseburn to Granton) £87m
Economic benefits
Phase 1a is integral to the regeneration of Leith Docks. Some 18,000 new residential properties and over 106,000m2 of new office, retail and commercial development will be built by 2020, reflecting the growth in Edinburgh’s economy and population
Significant new development is also envisaged in West Edinburgh with some 250,000m2 of new office space, mainly at Edinburgh Park, and over 200,000m2 of other commercial space predicted to be built by 2020
Phase 1a will facilitate and encourage both of these forecast developments and provide improved public transport between new housing in Leith and new job opportunities in the West of the City
It is anticipated that at least 590 additional full time permanent jobs in the city will be generated or brought forward by the development impact of Phase 1a of the tram
Environmental benefits
Trams will help to reduce emissions and improve air quality in the city centre and en route to the airport
Trams are quieter than road vehicles
Trams are proven to achieve modal shift by encouraging car users onto public transport; by 2011 about 17% of tram passengers will be new to public transport, this figure rises to 20% by 2031
Social benefits
Around Leith Walk, Saughton and Balgreen in the west of the city are areas where employment, income levels and car ownership tend to be comparatively low. Opportunities for people living in these areas will be improved by direct connection via tram to the city centre and other employment areas including Granton, Leith, Edinburgh Park and the airport
Trams and tram stops will be fully accessible by people with mobility impairments, those travelling with small children and the elderly
The Final Business Case for Edinburgh’s trams is published today (Thursday 18 October). The document has been prepared by tie limited, an arms-length company of the City of Edinburgh Council.
In an accompanying report, Council officials recommend approval of the Final Business Case which they state ‘re-affirms the viability of the tram in terms of economic viability, financial viability and affordability’ and shows that ‘expected benefits are shown to exceed costs.’
City of Edinburgh Councillors will discuss and vote on the recommendations at the meeting of the Full Council on Thursday 25 October.
tie limited is confident that everything is in place for Councillors to approve the Final Business Case and proceed with the construction of the tram system. If the Final Business Case is endorsed by a majority of Councillors, this will give the Council’s green light for the construction of trams.
The proposed tram route that will run from Newhaven to Edinburgh Airport has been costed at £498m, including contingency funding. This figure is significantly below the £545m funding already allocated.
The Final Business Case reconfirms the assertions of the Draft Final Business Case that was endorsed by the Council in December 2006. The document provides real clarity on costs following a two year procurement process, as well as extensive evidence of the economic, social and environmental benefits that trams will bring to Scotland’s capital. Audit Scotland's positive review of the project in Spring 2007 provided further evidence of the tram team's robust project management.
Willie Gallagher, Chairman of tie Limited, said: “I am extremely proud of our Final Business Case, it is an impressive, robust document and builds on the draft version that was approved by the Council last year. This business case is the culmination of two years hard work by a world-class team and we are confident that it puts forward the best possible solution for Edinburgh trams.
“I am particularly pleased that our commercial negotiations and rigorous procurement strategy have enabled us to cost the delivery of the tram line from Newhaven to Edinburgh Airport at £498m, including contingency; well below the £545m available funding. In our negotiations we have included an option to procure an extension of the route, Haymarket to Granton, at a fixed price up to March 2009. I am looking forward to working with our tram and infrastructure suppliers to ensure they deliver the quality tram system that they have already provided to other leading cities.
“This submission is a highly significant milestone for the project and we look forward to a positive outcome when the Final Business Case is considered by the Full Council later this month. The tram project processes and management have already been given a clean bill of health by Audit Scotland and significant financial commitment by Scotland’s new government; these endorsements plus best value commercial terms should give Edinburgh’s Councillors full confidence in the Final Business Case.
“Once we get the final go-ahead to build trams, Edinburgh’s residents, businesses and visitors can look forward to reaping the enormous benefits that modern tram systems have brought to other major cities around the world.”
Councillor Jenny Dawe, Leader of the City of Edinburgh Council said: “A thriving, expanding world-class city needs a world-class public transport system. Trams will provide Edinburgh with a modern, globally competitive, public transport infrastructure fully integrated with our excellent, but already burgeoning, bus service. Trams will attract the type of investment that brings new business, shops and prosperity. The reports evidence the rigorous scrutiny that has been applied to the business case for trams. The Council will, of course, give sustained and proper consideration to these reports. The business case does, however, appear to offer excellent value for money and I am delighted that it supports our vision for Edinburgh’s economic success. Trams should now become a reality, improving both our competitiveness and the quality of life for Edinburgh residents.”
Councillor Phil Wheeler, Transport Convener at the City of Edinburgh Council, said: “The analysis of tram benefits and costs has been meticulous and proves to be undoubtedly positive. I am confident that the overwhelming majority of my fellow Councillors will recognise this and vote in favour of proceeding. With all major contracts now in place or nearing completion and work started to divert utility cables and pipes from along the route, the time is absolutely ripe. Within four short years, Edinburgh will have a world-class, modern and efficient public transport system fit for a 21st century capital city.”
Neil Renilson, Chief Executive of Transport Edinburgh Limited (TEL), the company that will run Edinburgh’s integrated bus and tram network, said: “Trams will be an exciting addition to Edinburgh’s public transport network and the business case confirms that the new bus-plus-tram integrated system will operate without any public subsidy, just as the bus network currently does.
“While we are preparing for the introduction of trams we will continue to invest in the bus network and improve services so that passengers in all parts of the city, whether served by trams or buses, will have a first class public transport service option. We are already preparing for the arrival of trams and have recently installed 35 on-street tram-style ticket machines for the purchase of bus tickets. The branding of the new trams in line with the buses’ distinctive look gives visual confirmation of the integrated nature of the future tram and bus network.”
Ends 18 October 2007
Further information:
please contact Louisa MacKenzie, Media House on 0131 555 1015 or 07773592625, louisa@mediahouse.co.uk and Lynn McMath, City of Edinburgh Council on 0131 529 4428, lynn.mcmath@edinburgh.gov.uk
Notes to Editors:
The following spokespeople will be available for interview/pictures at 11am on Thursday 18 October at the City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh:
Councillor Jenny Dawe, Leader of the City of Edinburgh Council
Willie Gallagher, Chairman, tie Limited
Andrew Holmes, Director of City Development at the City of Edinburgh Council
Neil Renilson, Chief Executive of Transport Edinburgh Limited
Councillor Phil Wheeler, Transport Convener at the City of Edinburgh Council
Copies of the City of Edinburgh Council report on the Final Business Case can be obtained from Lynn McMath, contact details above
Business Case
Preparation of a Final Business Case (FBC) is one of the conditions stipulated by the two funders of the tram scheme, City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) and Transport Scotland (TS) in order to release grant funding and authorise the award of the tram (TRAMCO) and infrastructure (INFRACO) contracts
A Draft Final Business Case (DFBC) was submitted to and approved by CEC in December 2006 and endorsed by the Scottish Minister in Spring 2007
The DFBC established the economic viability and financial affordability of the proposed tram system as well as the operational profitability of the integrated bus/tram network. These forecasts, originally based on professional estimates and market soundings, have now been validated by contract prices and programmes
The FBC marks the end of the procurement process and reflects verified costs and market-tested commercial terms
No significant changes have been made to the DFBC beyond necessary amendments to reflect the cessation of the Edinburgh Airport Rail Link project
Costs
The Scottish Government has committed £500m funding and CEC £45m, for tramline that will run from Newhaven to Edinburgh Airport via Princes Street and Haymarket
The updated costs outlined in the FBC for 1a (Newhaven to Edinburgh Airport) are £498m and for 1b (Roseburn to Granton) £87m
Economic benefits
Phase 1a is integral to the regeneration of Leith Docks. Some 18,000 new residential properties and over 106,000m2 of new office, retail and commercial development will be built by 2020, reflecting the growth in Edinburgh’s economy and population
Significant new development is also envisaged in West Edinburgh with some 250,000m2 of new office space, mainly at Edinburgh Park, and over 200,000m2 of other commercial space predicted to be built by 2020
Phase 1a will facilitate and encourage both of these forecast developments and provide improved public transport between new housing in Leith and new job opportunities in the West of the City
It is anticipated that at least 590 additional full time permanent jobs in the city will be generated or brought forward by the development impact of Phase 1a of the tram
Environmental benefits
Trams will help to reduce emissions and improve air quality in the city centre and en route to the airport
Trams are quieter than road vehicles
Trams are proven to achieve modal shift by encouraging car users onto public transport; by 2011 about 17% of tram passengers will be new to public transport, this figure rises to 20% by 2031
Social benefits
Around Leith Walk, Saughton and Balgreen in the west of the city are areas where employment, income levels and car ownership tend to be comparatively low. Opportunities for people living in these areas will be improved by direct connection via tram to the city centre and other employment areas including Granton, Leith, Edinburgh Park and the airport
Trams and tram stops will be fully accessible by people with mobility impairments, those travelling with small children and the elderly
Tuesday, 14 August 2007
Friday, 25 May 2007
Friday, 27 April 2007
Road Resurfacing in Marchmont Crescent
This is a bit late - it's taking me a while to get through stuff and this came in while I was away :-(
This is a bit late - it's taking me a while to get through stuff and this came in while I was away :-(
This is a bit late - it's taking me a while to get through stuff and this came in while I was away :-(
Wednesday, 25 April 2007
Minutes from Deputation about Parking Permits for Retailers
Here are the minutes from the deputation.
Extract of Minute of meeting of executive on 27 March 2007
7 Parking Permits for Retailers and Tradespeople
(a) Deputation – Marchmont and Sciennes Business Association (Agenda item number 30(b))
The Executive heard a deputation on behalf of Marchmont and Sciennes Business Association expressing concern regarding the cost of the proposed parking permits for retailers and tradespeople. It was essential for small businesses to be able to park their vehicles outside their premises. The deputation felt the Council should ensure that the scheme was financially fair and supportive of local businesses.
The Deputy Leader thanked the deputation for their presentation and invited them to stay for the debate on the matter.
(Reference – email from Marchmont and Sciennes Business Association 13 March 2007, submitted)
(b) Deputation – Marchmont and Sciennes Community Council (Agenda item number 30(b))
The Executive heard a deputation on behalf of Marchmont and Sciennes Community Council expressing concern about the significant impact the cost of the proposed parking permits for retailers and tradespeople would have on small local businesses. The deputation felt that the Executive should consider either charging businesses at the same level as residential permits or halving the proposed business permit charges.
The Deputy Leader thanked the deputation for their presentation and invited them to stay for the debate on the matter.
(Reference – email from Marchmont and Sciennes Community Council, submitted)
(c) Report by the Director of City Development (Agenda item number 44)
Information was given on proposed arrangements to assist retailers and tradespeople to park within the city centre controlled parking zones. Approval was sought to proceed with the scheme in a modified form and to authorise the making of the Traffic Regulation Orders to allow the scheme to be implemented.
The matter had been discussed at the Environmental Quality Scrutiny Panel on 21 March 2007. The Scrutiny Panel had recommended that the Executive approve the Director’s recommendations and that the Essential User Permits issued to Marchmont and Polwarth pharmacies be extended until the conclusion of the ongoing review of Essential User Permits.
Decision
1) To repel the objections to the proposals to introduce parking permits for retailers and tradespeople.
2) To make Traffic Regulation Orders TRO/06/86 to TRO/06/96 inclusive and TRO/06/135 to TRO/06/139 inclusive as advertised, except that the introduction of Type 1 permits for tradespeople be deferred meantime and the wording of the Orders adjusted accordingly to take effect from 23 April 2007.
3) In terms of Standing Order 58(7), to implement decisions 1) and 2) ahead of any consideration by a scrutiny panel on grounds of urgency in order to implement the Traffic Regulation Orders.
4) To note that the operation of the new arrangements would be monitored and a further report submitted to the Executive early in 2008.
5) To extend the temporary Essential Users permits issued to the Polwarth and Marchmont pharmacies until the outcome of the proposed review of Essential Users permits was known.
6) To instruct the Director of City Development:
a) to research the level of demand from other classes of business within the CPZ extension with a view to considering extending the use of the retail permit to other local small businesses and that a further report be submitted to the Executive once the results of the research were known; and
b) to consult with local businesses on the promotion of local business activity.
(References – Executive 14 November 2006 (item 22); report no E/563/06-07/CD by the Director of City Development, submitted)
Friday, 16 March 2007
Monday, 12 March 2007
James Gillespie's Primary School - Edinburgh 20mph Zone Extension
I received this about extending the 20mph zone. Sadly the photocopying destroyed the colours when whoever it was copied this so the key is not very helpful. Anyway, I think it adds the Thirlestane Road chunk to the zone.
Monday, 5 March 2007
Controlled Parking Scheme Changes
I have received a letter from the council (actually, Tina received and passed it on to me). I've attached scans of the pages below. If you click on the pages they should zoom in (albeit probably a bit slowly if you have a slow internet connection).
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