Extending the tram networkCouncillor & MP Briefing – 21st January 2013

Progress overview

Chris DeasNET Phase Two Project Director

Nottingham City Council

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

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

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

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

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

Design and construction Progress and the way ahead in 2013

Michael AndersonDeputy Project DirectorTaylor Woodrow Alstom

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Summary

2013 – an exciting year

Nottingham will see its Tram Network growing

Line One & the future network

Phil HewittChief ExecutiveTramlink

Investment in the service

94% overall customer satisfaction

Maintaining 99% reliability

Re-energised marketing campaigns

New staff uniforms introduced

Investment in the service

Fleet refresh has started

Major off-tram ticketing project

Delivery of new trams commences

Mobilisation for enhanced services in 2014

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

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

Question & Answer session