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NET Phase 2 Consultation Beeston Route - Section between Fletcher Road, Beeston and Abbey Street, Lenton
BUSINESS REPLY SERVICE Licence No. NG 1334
NET Phase 2 Development Team Lawrence House Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5BR
NET Phase 2 Consultation Beeston Route - Section between Fletcher Road, Beeston and Abbey Street, Lenton City of
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Introduction In April 2002, after a large public consultation exercise and extensive feasibility work on six possible routes, the City and County Councils agreed to progress the design of two tram routes to Clifton via Wilford and to Chilwell via QMC and Beeston. Since then, the City and County Councils have carried out significant further development work and have submitted a case for funding to Central Government. Importantly, the outline design has now been developed, which forms the basis of this consultation. The designs include a more detailed consideration of the tram alignment including road layouts, potential stop locations, parking and loading provision, landscaping and ways of screening the tram and providing for any lost trees and vegetation.
This consultation is a very important stage and it is vital that you take the opportunity to comment. If the Councils and then the Government, following a Public Inquiry, approve the tram routes then these designs will be used as a template to build the system. It is therefore important that you have your say on the detail now, whatever your views on the project as a whole. For more information, log on to www.netphasetwo.info where you can view maps and aerial photographs of the routes, read frequently asked questions and find out the latest news. The site also contains council reports, links to other tram schemes and much more...
In order to produce these designs the team have carried out a considerable amount of preparatory work including ground investigations, engineering studies and environmental surveys, as well as taking account of economic and planning considerations. This information will also be used to inform the Environmental Statement, which would be submitted as part of any Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) application to Government and become publicly accessible. Gregory Street Nottingham Station QMC
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Meadows North University Boulevard
University of Nottingham
Middle Street
Eskdale Drive Chilwell Road
Toton Lane Park and Ride Inham Road
Beeston Town Centre
Bramcote Lane
Section covered in this booklet
Broxtowe College
Route Description
Contact us NET Phase 2 Development Team | Lawrence House | Talbot Street | Nottingham NG1 5NT Telephone: 0115 915 6600 | Email: tram@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
The Chilwell route starts at Toton Lane Park and Ride site, which is located close to the A52 and M1. From here the tram would run along the open space adjacent to Eskdale Drive and Clumber Avenue through the Chilwell residential area, eventually joining Chilwell High Road via land behind Broxtowe College. The route would run through Beeston Town Centre, out onto Middle Street, and would join University Boulevard via Fletcher Road and Lower Road. The route would pass through the University, crossing the A52 on a viaduct and would serve the main ‘B’ floor level at the QMC. The tram would then cross over Abbey Street and onto Gregory Street and then Lenton Lane, crossing over the railway line before passing through the old Royal Ordnance Factory site (now called the ng2 development site). The route follows Meadows Way and joins NET Line One at Nottingham railway station, offering through journeys into the city and beyond.
The Ordnance Survey map data included within this publication is provided by Nottingham City Council under licence from the Ordnance Survey in order to fulfil it’s public function to publicise local public transport services to the Nottingham area. Persons viewing this map should contact Ordnance Survey copyright for advice where they wish to licence Ordnance Survey map data for their own use.
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Fletcher Road/Lower Road Retained trees Tree loss New trees Cycleway
New signalised junction with crossings
Small landtake may be required along whole of north side of Fletcher Road
Residents parking bay
Residents parking bays
LOWER COURT
HUMBER ROAD
Location of cross section on pages 6&7
PART REDEVELOPMENT OF NEVILLE SADLER COURT No access for vehicles except trams
MIDDLE STREET
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FLETCHER ROAD
ROAD LOWER
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HUMBER ROAD
To Beeston & Chilwell
Residents parking bays
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The tramway would continue from Middle Street into Fletcher Road through a new signalised junction. Some tree and shrub planting is proposed at the junction.
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The tram would run along Fletcher Road and Lower Road with other vehicles. Parking bays would be located along these roads for residents to use, as on-street parking will be prohibited. Elsewhere a narrow strip of land may be required from the properties on the north side of Fletcher Road for the provision of the parking bays. Border walls and fences will be replaced at these locations. Tree planting will be introduced where the breaks in the parking bays are located, while still retaining clearance from streetlamps and accesses to private driveways. A typical cross section is shown on page 6-7.
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Cyclists will run on street with other traffic along Fletcher Road and Lower Road.
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The tramway will continue through Neville Sadler Court and vehicle deterrent measures will deter other vehicles from passing through the site, ensuring that a through route between Lower Road and Fletcher Road is not created. It is proposed that at least the same number of flats as those lost to accommodate the tram route are built to an enhanced standard at Neville Sadler Court, offering modern facilities and easier access to the building for people living in them. Discussions are underway with the landlord of the Neville Sadler Court complex, Nottinghamshire County Council’s Social Services Department, and other organisations to ensure that this change is managed as smoothly as possible. The landlord of Neville Sadler Court is about to undertake further consultation on the sheltered scheme. The redevelopment of this area may require the acquisition of an adjacent property.
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Cross section of Fletcher Road
Footway Footway Front garden Front garden On-street parking layby
On-street parking layby
NO.54 FLETCHER ROAD
NO.47 FLETCHER ROAD
approx 1m
Potential landtake at No.47 Fletcher Road
All measurements are approximate
Refer to page 4 for location of cross section
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Congestion Reduction The three NET routes together would take 4 million car journeys off our roads and carry 20 million passengers a year.
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Lower Road/University Boulevard
UNIVERSITY PARK TY SI RD ER A IV EV UN OUL B
Retained trees Tree loss Cycleway
Existing pedestrian/cycle crossing remains
Roundabout to be replaced by a signalised junction with pedestrian and cycle crossings
Bus Stop
New hedgerow
University Boulevard tramstop
New trees
Small landtake may be required from properties to accommodate residents parking bay
Prestige quality paving
To Nottingham
Footway
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Visual barrier
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Bus stop and new layby
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Post and rail fence
Property acquisition
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Small landtake may be required from properties to accommodate residents parking bay
QUEEN’S ROAD
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The tramway continues along Lower Road, operating with other vehicles. Parking bays would be provided for residents to use, as on-street parking will be prohibited elsewhere. A narrow strip of land may be required from some properties for the provision of residents’ parking bays.
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The roundabout at University Boulevard/Queen’s Road/Lower Road would be replaced by a signalised junction. Vehicles will be able to turn left only out of Lower Road at the new junction. Access onto Lower Road will be via Broadgate and Albert Road. Pedestrian and cycle crossings will be provided across Queens Road and University Boulevard.
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UNIVERSITY PLAYING FIELDS
The University Boulevard tramstop will have passenger shelters, real time information boards, CCTV and passenger help buttons. We have investigated a possible tramstop on the Lower Road side of Queen’s Road, but it was not possible to provide the stop without significant land acquisition and unacceptable impacts on local residents. Access to the stops by residents will be by way of good pedestrian crossing facilities over Queens Road. There will be some tree loss on the south side of the junction and at the tramstop and replacement tree planting will be provided alongside the tramway.
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A bus lay-by will be provided on Queen’s Road, providing good opportunities to interchange with buses.
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Beyond the tramstop, the tramway operates separated from other traffic to the south of University Boulevard on ballasted track. The tracks have been located to minimise landtake from the University sports fields. A hedgerow will be located on the north side of the tram to minimise the visual impact from University Boulevard. To the south, a visual barrier (approximately 2 metres high) is proposed.
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A property within the University Playing Fields will need to be acquired.
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University Boulevard/Highfields Sports Club Retained trees Tree loss Cycleway New trees
UNIVERSITY PARK
Footway
Existing path and cycleway
To Beeston & Chilwell
To Nottingham
UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
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New hedgerow
Visual barrier
HOCKEY PITCH
HOCKEY PITCH HIGHFIELDS SPORTS CLUB
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University Boulevard is an attractive tree lined avenue, consisting of mainly lime and beech trees. It is an important feature in the Nottingham landscape. A detailed survey has been undertaken to assess the quality of all the trees along the boulevard, which has been used in preparing the tram layout. At some locations along the Boulevard, the loss of mature trees is unavoidable. The layouts have sought to minimise these losses. To mitigate this loss, additional trees will be planted elsewhere on the Boulevard. Indeed tree replacement along the Boulevard will exceed tree loss although it is acknowledged that it will be a number of years before the replacement trees reach a state of maturity. Overall the relatively small impact on the avenue of trees and the proposed mitigation will ensure that the integrity of University Boulevard is maintained.
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The tramway continues to run separated from other traffic to the south of University Boulevard on ballasted track. The tracks have been located to minimise landtake from the University sports fields. A hedgerow will be located on the north side of the tram to minimise the visual impact from University Boulevard. To the south, a visual barrier approximately 2 metres high is proposed.
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Following discussions with the Highfields Sports Club, the tramway has been skewed to move slightly to the north for a short distance to avoid impacts on the adjacent hockey pitch. The tramway will be at least 5 metres from the pitch. A barrier will provide a screen between the tramway and hockey pitches. There will be some tree loss at this location and there will be replacement tree planting adjacent to the realigned cycle path.
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University Boulevard/Nottingham Tennis Centre
Location of cross section on pages 14 & 15
D ULEVAR SITY BO R E IV N U
No right turn New signalised junction
4 To Beeston & Chilwell
3 To Nottingham
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Visual barrier
Retained trees Tree loss
HOCKEY PITCH
Tree loss at Highfields Sports Club entrance
HIGHFIELDS SPORTS CLUB
Cycleway
MAIN TENNIS COURT
TENNIS COURTS
NOTTINGHAM TENNIS CENTRE
New trees
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The tramway continues to run separated from other traffic to the south of University Boulevard on ballasted track. The existing footway and cycleway are retained.
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The route continues along the northern edge of the Nottingham Tennis Centre. Visual intrusion will be minimised by the provision of a barrier and additional tree and shrub planting.
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There will be some minor landtake from the Nottingham Tennis Centre but by reorganising parking spaces, there will be no overall loss.
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The entrance to Nottingham Tennis Centre will be signalised. There will be some loss of trees at this location.
A new signalised junction is provided at the entrance to Highfields Sports Club. There is some loss of trees at this location. Vehicles approaching from the Beeston direction (west) will not be able to turn right into the Sports Club at this location. Vehicles will need to proceed to the East Drive/University Boulevard junction (shown on pages 16 & 18) and return along the south side of the Boulevard.
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Cross section of University Boulevard Existing line of trees retained
Existing footway Proposed tree and shrub planting
Tramway Reorganised Tennis Centre Car Park
Existing cycleway
Existing road (University Boulevard)
NOTTINGHAM TENNIS CENTRE
UNIVERSITY PARK
All measurements are approximate
Refer to page 13 for location of cross section
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Accessibility - Level platforms and entirely flat floors inside trams will make access easy and safe for all.
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University Option 1 : Behind the Arts Centre In order to provide all the detail on one plan, the scale has been reduced compared to the other pages in this booklet.
To University Campus
Science Road realigned
D.H.LAWRENCE BUILDING Loading bay
Relocated parking
East Drive becomes one way only
PUTTING GREEN
UN IVE RS ITY BO UL EV AR D
HIGHFIELDS PARK
RECITAL HALL Loading bay
Possible tram stop
EA ST DR IVE
To Beeston & Chilwell
To Nottingham
Tram only
HIG HF IEL DR OA New one way road D exit from University shared with tram
Start of new viaduct to cross A52 Clifton Boulevard
ARTS CENTRE
HIGHFIELDS SCIENCE PARK DEVELOPMENT SITE
Land acquisition required from properties on Greenfield Street
GR EE NF IEL DS TR EE T
TO TT LE
Possible tram stop
BR OO K
University Boulevard westbound carriageway realigned
The tram continues to run separated from other traffic to the junction with East Drive (westbound). The University Boulevard carriageway is diverted to the south of the avenue of trees for a short distance in front of Highfields Science Park.
Entry to Highfields Science Park
There will be a new layout at the East Drive/ University Boulevard junction with road links provided either side of the tramstop to allow right and ‘u’ turn movements. All existing vehicle movements will continue to be provided. There would be some tree loss of this location
Visual screen
Tree loss New trees
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Retained trees Prestige quality pavement Existing vegetation Native scrub/woodland mix Footway Cycleway
Route Option 1: Behind the Arts Centre The tramway would operate behind the Recital Hall and Arts Centre. To ease capacity at the University Boulevard junction, East Drive becomes a one way vehicle entrance into the University, whilst the exit road is provided behind the Arts Centre and is shared with the outbound tramway. The inbound tram will run separated from other traffic. To achieve the space necessary for the tramway and parking behind the Arts Centre, it is necessary to acquire land from the gardens of the 18 properties on Greenfield Street and 1 property on Beeston Road. The number of parking spaces behind the Arts Centre remains the same. There would be greater tree loss with this option. The tramway rises onto a new viaduct to cross A52 Clifton Boulevard. A barrier will be provided on the bridge to minimise visual intrusion into adjacent properties on Highfield Road, and buildings within the University.
University Route Options Two options for the route between University Boulevard and Science Road have been developed following discussions with the University of Nottingham and Highfields Consultative User Group. Option 1 (see above) shows the tramway operating behind the Arts Centre while on Option 2 (shown overleaf) the tramway operates along East Drive, within the University campus. Alternative locations for a tramstop are also suggested. We would welcome your views on which option you prefer for the route alignment and the tramstop.
Science Road will be realigned to the north and this will impact on some existing parking, although alternative provision will ensure the total number of parking spaces along Science Road will remain the same. Cyclists will run on street with other traffic along Science Road. Two options are shown for the tramstop as follows: • University Boulevard. This location will improve access to the Highfields Science Park, Nottingham Tennis Centre and Highfields Sports Club, and has reasonable access to the University and the public facilities north of the Boulevard. • Science Road. Provides high levels of accessibility to the Highfields Park and other public facilities in the area, and to the University of Nottingham.
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University Option 2 : East Drive Tram shares road with other vehicles
In order to provide all the detail on one plan, the scale has been reduced compared to the other pages in this booklet.
BOATING LAKE
To University Campus
D.H.LAWRENCE BUILDING
Tree loss New trees
Science Road realigned
Retained trees
Slightly revised public car park location
Prestige quality pavement Existing vegetation Native scrub/woodland mix Footway
East Drive realigned
HIGHFIELDS PARK
PUTTING GREEN
TO TT LE
ARTS CENTRE
BR OO K
University Boulevard westbound carriageway realigned
HIGHFIELDS SCIENCE PARK DEVELOPMENT SITE
The tram continues to run separated from other traffic to the junction with East Drive (westbound). The University Boulevard carriageway is diverted to the south of the avenue of trees for a short distance in front of Highfields Science Park. There will be a new layout at the East Drive/ University Boulevard junction with road links provided either side of the tramstop to allow right and ‘u’ turn movements. All existing vehicle movements will continue to be provided. There would be some tree loss at this location
UN IVE RS ITY
Entry to Highfields Science Park
Tram only
RECITAL HALL
EA ST DR IVE
Possible tram stop (1)
Cycleway
Loading bay
Tram shares road with other vehicles
HIG HF IEL D
Possible tram stop (2)
BO UL EV AR D
To Nottingham
RO AD Possible tram stop (3)
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UN IVE RS ITY BO UL EV AR D
Relocated parking
GR EE NF IEL D
To Beeston & Chilwell
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Start of new viaduct to cross A52 Clifton Boulevard
Visual screen
Route Option 2: East Drive The tramway will operate on the road with other vehicles on East Drive. At the corner with Science Road, the road is realigned to minimise any impacts on the adjacent Recital Hall, requiring a small landtake from the Highfields Park. The existing public car park serving the Arts Centre, Recital Hall, DH Lawrence Building and Highfields Park is relocated slightly to the north, and has revised access arrangements. There would be fewer trees lost with this option. The tramway rises onto a new viaduct to cross A52 Clifton Boulevard. A screen will be provided on the bridge to minimise visual intrusion into adjacent properties on Highfield Road, and buildings within the University. Science Road will be realigned to the north and this will impact on some existing parking, although alternative provision will ensure the total number of parking spaces along Science Road will remain the same. Cyclists will run on street with other traffic along Science Road. Three options are shown for the tramstop, as follows: 1. University Boulevard: This location will improve access to the Highfields Science Park, Nottingham Tennis Centre and Highfields Sports Club and has reasonable access to the University and the public facilities north of the Boulevard. 2. East Drive: Provides high levels of accessibility to the Highfields Park and other public facilities in the area, and to the University of Nottingham. 3. Science Road: Also provides high levels of accessibility to the Highfields Park and other public facilities in the area, and to the University of Nottingham.
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QUEENS MEDICAL CENTRE
Stop to link in with proposed entrance into the QMC building
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QMC tramstop
Tramway ramps downwards
Bus stop and layby Lift and staircase
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Access under viaduct to new parking
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EAST ROAD
Queens Medical Centre, New Viaduct
Tramway on a viaduct over the River Leen
AD H RO T U SO
Tramway on a viaduct over A52 and through QMC grounds
Tramway ramps upwards
To Abbey Street/ Nottingham
Vehicle access under viaduct
New trees
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Access into University from A52 Clifton Boulevard
Prestige quality pavement New shrub/vegetation Vegetation removed Existing vegetation
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Footpath link between Science Road and QMC
QMC CAR PARK
Retained trees
End of viaduct
AB BE YS TR EE T
Tree loss
Tram only
Lift and staircase
Cycleway
Property acquisition required To Beeston & Chilwell
Visual screen Bus stop and layby
The tramway continues on a new viaduct over the A52 Clifton Boulevard. The viaduct continues through the grounds of the Queens Medical Centre (QMC) and over the River Leen before descending to ground level within the existing QMC overspill car park. An artists impression of the viaduct crossing the A52 is shown on the front cover. 1
The new viaduct requires the acquisition of two buildings on Science Road, which house the Merrivale Nursery School and the University of Nottingham Play Centre. Discussions are being held concerning the relocation of Merrivale Nursery School.
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Parking is provided on some land acquired off Science Road to replace spaces lost elsewhere. There is no overall loss of parking spaces within the University.
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A footpath link will be provided over the A52 to the Queens Medical Centre tramstop. Access to the new viaduct will be provided by a lift and stairs. New bus laybys will be provided on the A52 Clifton Boulevard, providing good opportunities to interchange with buses.
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The QMC tramstop will be at a high level and will provide direct access into the QMC through a new entrance. Separate stairs and a lift will also be provided to ground level. The tramstop would include passenger shelters, real time information boards, CCTV and passenger help buttons. QMC are considering proposals to develop land to the south of the bridge and discussions are being held with the Hospital with a view to providing a direct link from the tramstop into any new development.
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Have your say
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It is very important that you use this opportunity to make your views heard as your comments could be used to amend the plans where appropriate and, following approval from the Councils and Government, they would be used as a template to build the system.
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Please use the space below on this free-post form to make your comments and then detach this page, fold and moisten where shown before posting.
The plans shown in this booklet have been drawn up as a representation of the likely extent of works required to construct the proposed tram route. They are however, indicative and will be developed further as the project progresses.
We would be particularly pleased to receive your comments on the tram alignment, tram stop locations, the revised road layout and the proposed landscape.
As a result of this consultation, the plans will be amended and the limits of land interest shown in any Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) application may therefore differ from those shown in this booklet.
In addition, we welcome your comments on the University Options. Deadline for receipt of comments 12/05/04.
After these amendments have been made, the Councils will both meet in full session to consider an application for a TWAO from Government. A TWAO would give the Councils the powers necessary to build and operate the proposed tramways to Clifton via Wilford and Chilwell via QMC and Beeston.
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We expect an independent Public Inquiry to take place, probably in 2004, where any application for a TWAO would be considered and in which all interested people could participate. The Inquiry would be advertised in good time, when the dates are known.
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The Secretary of State for Transport would take the final decision. If approval was granted works could start from 2006, with trams running from 2009 at the earliest.
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