Nottingham’s Tram: where next?
A second phase of NET – Nottingham’s tram system – has won the financial support of the Government, and the approval of Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council.
If the scheme goes ahead, it could be up and running by 2013 – but is unlikely before then.
Where, exactly?
One of the proposed routes will see a line from Nottingham City Centre to Toton Lane Park and Ride, running past the Medical School at QMC Campus, into University Park Campus along Science Road (passing the Faculty of Engineering), behind Lakeside Arts and following the perimeter of Highfields Park towards Beeston, with an additional stop on University Boulevard.
The other route connects Nottingham City and Clifton.
As a major stakeholder in the City of Nottingham, the University and its staff are asked to consider:
- General levels of support for NET Phase Two
- The proposed route
- Benefits and drawbacks
- Meeting the cost
Where can I see more details?
Lenton Library
Lenton Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 2BY | Telephone 915 1790
Opening times: Mon, Weds and Fri 9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-7.30pm, Sat 9.00am-1.00pm. Closed Tues, Thurs and Sun.
Beeston Library
Foster Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1AE | Telephone 925 5168
Opening times: Mon to Fri 9.30am-7.30pm, Sat 9.00am-4.00pm. Closed Sun.
Broxtowe Borough Council
Council Offices, Foster Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1AB | Telephone 917 7777
Opening times: Mon to Thurs 8.30am-5.00pm, Fri 8.30am-4.30pm. Closed Sat and Sun.
Clifton Library
Southchurch Drive, Clifton, Nottingham NG11 8AB | Telephone 915 2945
Opening times: Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 9.00am-7.30pm, Sat 9.00am-1.00pm. Closed Weds and Sun.
Meadows Library
Wilford Grove, Nottingham NG2 2DR | Telephone 915 9279
Opening times: Mon 10.00am-1.00pm and 2.00pm-6.30pm, Weds 10.00am-1.00pm and 2.00pm-5.00pm, Fri 10.00am-1.00pm, Sat 9.30am-1.00pm. Closed Tues, Thurs and Sun.
Rushcliffe Borough Council
Civic Centre, Pavillion Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5FE | Telephone 981 9911
Opening times: Mon to Fri 8.45am-5.30pm. Closed Sat and Sun.
Nottingham Central Library
Angel Row, Nottingham NG1 6HP | Telephone 915 2828
Opening times: Mon to Fri 9.30am-7.00pm, Sat 9.00am-1.00pm. Closed Sun.
Nottinghamshire County Council
County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QP | Telephone 982 3823
Opening times: Mon to Thurs 8.30am-5.00pm, Fri 8.30am-4.30pm. Closed Sat and Sun.
Nottingham City Council
2nd Floor, Exchange Buildings North, Nottingham NG1 2BS | Telephone 915 5356
Opening times: Mon to Fri 8.30am-4.45pm. Closed Sat and Sun.
West Bridgford Library
Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AT | Telephone 981 6506 / 981 6780
Opening times: Mon to Fri 9.30am-7.30pm, Sat 9.00am-4.00pm. Closed Sun.
How much will it cost Nottingham?
The Government has agreed to allocate £437million towards the cost.
The City of Nottingham says that approximately £100 million will have to be raised locally.
The scheme’s promoters are considering funding options which include:
- Workplace Parking Levy
- Contributions from Developers
- Borrowing
- Allocation of Council Tax
Colleagues working at the University’s campuses in Nottingham City are likely to be deemed eligible for payment of a Workplace Parking Levy.
Benefits for the University?
The benefits are said to be economic, social and environmental.
When NET Phase Two is complete, Greater Nottingham’s tram network will cover over 19 miles.
20 million trips are expected to be made by passengers using the NET system every year, of which 30% are expected to be ex-car users.
NET Line One was opened in March 2004 and has shown strong patronage with 8.4m and 9.7m passengers respectively in its first two years of operation.
The City Council says that a recent passenger survey revealed 98% satisfaction with the service and 80% support for the planned new lines south and west of the city.
NET Line One is fully integrated with rail, car, Park & Ride and bus services. Three stops will serve the University’s staff, students and visitors.
How do we ask questions or raise concerns?
The City of Nottingham has promised to consult extensively, and The University of Nottingham shares this commitment. Staff with any questions or concerns are invited to bring them to the attention of the Estates Management Directorate, care of Environmental Manager, Gavin Scott.
Updates will be posted at this website and will also appear in ‘Exchange’, the University’s magazine for staff at www.nottingham.ac.uk/exchange
The project will be led within the institution by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Infrastructure, Professor David Greenaway, and the Director of Estates Management Mr Chris Jagger.
What's the time scale ?
Spring 2007
When the application for the NET Phase Two work is submitted it will be advertised publicly and stakeholders, including businesses and residents from along the routes, will receive a formal letter of notification. Plans will also be posted at libraries and public offices.
Winter 2007
Should there be any objections, the Secretary of State for Transport is expected to call a Public Inquiry.
A Public Inquiry would determine independently if NET Phase Two is in the public interest for the people of Greater Nottingham and the East Midlands region.
Spring 2008
An independent inspector would listen to all interested parties over a period of several weeks.
The findings and recommendations from the Public Inquiry would be reported to the Secretary of State for Transport, who would then confirm or reject the application.
2009
Following a confirmation of NET Phase Two by the Secretary of State for Transport, there would be a competitive tendering process where private companies will bid for the work of building and running the lines. It could take a year to negotiate this commercial contract and get the final proposals agreed by Government.
2010
The new company – which would take over running NET Line One as well as building and running NET Phase Two – could start construction work.
2013
Trams start running on the extended NET system.
How will we know the application is submitted?
The promoters are required to advertise the application in local and national newspapers and post notices at sites along both routes, to make sure that everyone is informed of the proposed plans. Residents likely to be affected by or situated next to the tramlines will also receive letters of notification.
These letters and notices will provide the dates and locations of where the plans and application documents can be viewed. See above for details of the venue nearest to you or visit the www.netphasetwo.com website to view the full list of the Transport and Works Act order documents electronically.
