Infrastructure Delivery Plan (Feb 2013) - Runnymede Borough Council
Infrastructure Delivery Plan (Feb 2013) - Runnymede Borough Council
Infrastructure Delivery Plan (Feb 2013) - Runnymede Borough Council
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car over the plan period. Reducing the reliance on the private car could in turn reduce<br />
pressure on the SRN (it is however acknowledged that the SRN provides a transport<br />
route for many people outside the <strong>Borough</strong>, as well as <strong>Borough</strong> residents and<br />
businesses).<br />
6.9 The effects development will have on the Strategic and Non-Strategic Road Networks<br />
were assessed in the Transport Impact Assessment (TIA) carried out by Surrey County<br />
<strong>Council</strong> for RBC in 2010 to accompany the core strategy. This modelling was based on<br />
2500 dwellings coming forward on the former DERA site and 65,000sqm of commercial<br />
floor space. Since the 2010 TIA was published however the predicted amount of<br />
development on the former DERA site has changed and now some 1500 dwellings are<br />
proposed and 80,000sqm of commercial floor space. As such, the modelling is<br />
currently being updated by SCC to reflect these amended figures and other<br />
adjustments to the forecasted level of development in the <strong>Borough</strong> over the plan<br />
period. The TIA 2012 is expected to be completed by SCC officers at the end of<br />
November 2012. Surrey County <strong>Council</strong> has however in the meantime produced a<br />
Technical Note: Transport measures to support growth identified in the <strong>Runnymede</strong><br />
<strong>Borough</strong> Core Strategy’ (June 2012) which identifies weaknesses and threats to the<br />
existing transport network in the <strong>Borough</strong> and lists the schemes which are proposed by<br />
SCC to support growth in the <strong>Borough</strong> over the plan period.<br />
Future provision<br />
6.10 There are no known schemes planned to the SRN within the <strong>Borough</strong> over the plan<br />
period.<br />
6.11 There are however a number of schemes planned on the SRN in close proximity to the<br />
<strong>Borough</strong> which may come forward over the plan period. These schemes may have<br />
implications for <strong>Runnymede</strong>’s businesses and residents. As such, these schemes are<br />
considered worthy of mention. These schemes are:<br />
• Scheme of improvements to the A3 junctions through Guildford estimated to<br />
cost between £8 and £10 million. This scheme has been recommended by<br />
Enterprise M3 to the Highways Agency. Whilst the scheme has failed to<br />
secure government funding to date, there will be a third tranche of funding<br />
announced in early <strong>2013</strong> and it is hoped that Government will approve<br />
funding for improvements on this road at this time 17 .<br />
• M25 Junction 10 Wisley Junction: Several schemes are under consideration<br />
to address congestion on the northbound A3 on-slip and northbound M25 offslip.<br />
SCC gave support to the proposals in the Enterprise M3 consultation on<br />
Highways Agency schemes in April 2012.<br />
• M3 Corridor Junction 3 and 4a: Study proposed to build on conclusions of<br />
Transport Evaluation for M3 Corridor Cross Authority Study. The study would<br />
look to assess the cumulative impacts of future development on the M3<br />
corridor specifically between M3 Junction 3 (Lightwater) and M3 Junction 4a<br />
(Farn<strong>Borough</strong>). Depending on the conclusions of the study, additional<br />
infrastructure provision or further investigation to identify deliverable<br />
mitigation or demand management measures may then be required.<br />
Costs and funding sources<br />
6.12 As no works to the SRN within the <strong>Borough</strong> are forecasted over the plan period, the<br />
costs and funding sources do not need to be considered in this section.<br />
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See: http://www.enterprisem3.org.uk/news/5-9m-road-boost-for-the-enterprise-m3-area/<br />
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