Summary of Schemes to Be Funded from S106 and CIL Funds in 2014/15
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Summary of schemes to be funded from S106 and CIL funds in 2014/15 Scheme name Summary of scheme Transport and public realm High Wycombe Town Centre A key element of the Town Centre Plan and a core foundation for the regeneration of High Wycombe is the Masterplan, land acquisition, reshaping of the town highway network. Key roads currently divide the town centre and negatively impact on alternative route construction its: reducing its ability to attract and cope with growth. This scheme aims to provide an alternative route for and treatment of routes this traffic. The Alternative Route is the main element of this programme. This route aims to move traffic away from the centre whilst facilitating the safe and steady movement of vehicles that are destined for other locations. It will encourage effective and safe sharing of space by pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles. This is a high priority project, and is dependent on funding from other sources. The full masterplan implementation has been envisaged to be phased over a number of years, and will continue to do so with recent funding allocations by WDC and BCC. Frogmoor short term There are opportunities to implement some short-term improvements to the Frogmoor area of High improvements including public Wycombe which may include review of Traffic Regulation Orders and scope to extend pedestrian areas, tree art planting and/or public art. Consultation on the proposed elements will be held with local Members and other bodies prior to implementation. Contribution to Daws Hill Area Contribution to funding shortfall for Daws Hill Area Travel Link. The Link is part of the Southern Quadrant Travel link funding shortfall Transport Strategy. It aims to provide a high frequency bus service to reduce car dependency and reduce traffic impact on the highway network. A detailed implementation timescale will be developed as the scheme progresses, and clarity over other funding sources develops High Wycombe to Bourne End BCC and WDC have a strategic aspiration for a dedicated (mostly off-road) cycle route linking Bourne End former rail corridor and High Wycombe. This is highlighted in the WDC Delivery and Site Allocations document and the BCC Local Transport Plan 3 (LTP3). The Bourne End to Wooburn section is an important first step in the overall scheme. Due to the distance involved (and therefore associated costs) the scheme will need to be implemented incrementally, with the section to Bourne End being focussed on first. £80k is available within 2013/14 in order to progress land acquisition and design. Further funding is required in 2014/15 to continue this work. Once land is acquired and feasibility has been completed, a clear cost estimate and implementation plan can be developed. Bus Service Support This funding will support the provision of a regular bus service (currently Service 35) for the Kingsmead Road area of High Wycombe giving links to local facilities at Loudwater, Flackwell Heath and High Wycombe. Public Transport Improvements – This funding delivers small capital schemes to improve public transport infrastructure across High Wycombe. Wycombe Route Improvement This includes bus priority measures and real time passenger information, which are essential to assist in the Project including real time punctual and efficient operation of local bus services and support the aims of the Bus Punctuality passenger information units Improvement Partnership and patronage growth initiatives. Smarter Choices Funding is to deliver targeted promotions to support the Smarter Choices initiative, which aims to encourage walking, cycling, public transport and car-sharing. This is a key element in the strategy to dampen traffic growth in Wycombe. It is a crucial part of helping Wycombe’s transport network cope with growth. Changes to the Traffic A small budget from transport strategy funds to enable interventions in traffic regulation orders to improve Regulation Orders to improve traffic flow and environmental conditions on main traffic routes. traffic conditions Traffic Calming and traffic The priority for the Parish Council and local residents is the establishment of a safe way for pedestrians to management in Widmer End cross and vehicle speed reduction measures at the junction of Cryers Hill Lane with North Road & Grange Road as the main priority over and above any other schemes. Funds will be used to deliver an appropriate scheme after feasibility is completed by the end of March 2014. Wycombe Road to Marlow The Marlow cycle network has gradually started to develop over the past few years: Bottom shared cycle and footway • 2011 - A4155 shared use pedestrian/cycle route was constructed. • 2012 - Toucan crossing was installed across Wycombe Road in advance of a shared use path being developed. The next proposed stage of the network is to connect the town to Marlow Bottom by constructing a shared use cycleway/footway from Wycombe Road (Bobmore Lane area) to Marlow Bottom (Willow Bank area). Feasibility, public consultation and detailed design work is being completed in 2013/14 with the intention of implementing the scheme in 2014/15. All works will be completed on site by the end of 2014/15; however with all of the background work completed it may be possible for the scheme to be implemented over summer 2014 in time for the start of the new school year in September. Spittal Street, Marlow public This joint project being led by Marlow Town Council with support from BCC, WDC and local businesses aims realm improvement scheme to implement a number of measures to improve an important pedestrian and highway route in Marlow town centre – measures may include footpath improvements, re-enforcement of informal crossings through block paving, street lighting improvements and the reduction of non-essential street signage and furniture. Traffic calming measures in Using a small transport strategy contribution from a development in Hambleden Valley the scope for new Hambleden Valley Vehicle Activation Signs on the main A4155 route through the ward will be investigated. Alter configuration of Cressex At the Cressex Road/A4010 junction, improvements include a more direct routing for traffic at the Cressex Road/Cressex Link (CIL) Road/Cressex Link junction by opening up left turns (west to north and east to south) reducing traffic at other junctions and a variety of improved pedestrians and cycle facilities. When originally built the level of traffic did not necessitate the provision of these moves and preference was given to minimising traffic on the roads fronted by residential properties. Implementation of High This funding will be used to complete a backlog of maintenance works in the historic town centre whilst Wycombe Town Centre Public agreeing future maintenance service level with Bucks CC. Street signage, bins and guard rails will be Realm Action Plan (CIL) reduced. Education Contribution to new school CIL funds will be used to part fund new school provision in the district which is necessary as a result in provision (CIL) population rises of school age children over the last number of years, partly as a result of housing growth – potential projects to be implemented next year include extensions to Disraeli, Castlefield and Sir William Ramsay schools. Green Infrastructure/Open Space Improvements to the banks of Bank re – alignment in both east and west streams of the River Wye; removal of concrete embankment of the River Wye at Desborough river; and planting to improve the appearance of the river and provide improved habitat for invertebrates and Recreation Ground fish. This work is of a similar type to that carried out on the Rye. The river has been identified as a biodiversity opportunity area and its enhancement is a key project in the Bucks Green Infrastructure Strategy. Refurbishment of the Library Small improvements will be made to the wall at the Library Gardens open space adjacent to High Wycombe Gardens Wall High Street. Tree planting in the west of High Tree planting will be implemented using environmental improvement contributions secured from recent Wycombe including the Pastures developments in the area – assisting in the greening of the area, increased habitat opportunities, improving air quality and reducing storm water runoff. Tree planting in Marlow Some limited tree planting will be undertaken in Marlow after consultation with the Town Council and County Council on exact locations. Improvements to youth facilities Possible upgrading of existing skate ramp and MUGA on the site together with options for providing at Buckmaster Playing Fields additional facilities for young people. Car parking improvements at the This project will make improvements to an area of open space next to Keep Hill Road so that it can be used Rye as an overflow car park at peak times. The grassed area will be re-enforced it so that it can accommodate vehicles. The project will include a drop kerbed and a boundary fence to control access. Totteridge Recreation Ground – Future development at the site is currently being assessed. Options include a standalone community facility, open space and community an extension to the sports pavilion with capabilities to be used as a community facility, improved football facility improvements changing rooms, a synthetic turf pitch and improved access to the site. Upgrade of play equipment at The project will involve the installation of new adult outdoor fitness equipment at Hazlemere Recreation Hazlemere Recreation Ground Ground. Future maintenance of the play Marlow Town Council have agreed to adopt the new play area on the recent Great Marlow School area on the Great Marlow School development and funds secured for maintenance of the play area will be transferred to the town council. site Open space improvements in Open space contributions have been secured from a number of developments in Princes Risborough and Princes Risborough – scheme to collaboration will be undertaken with the town council to agree what specific improvements should take place be agreed with Princes in line with town council priorities and priorities outlined in WDC’s Open Spaces Framework.