issue 10 | June 2011 xpress

Nottingham’s twonew tram lines –

keeping youinformed

Who is Tramlink Nottingham?

Following Governmentconfirmation earlier in theyear that funding would bemade available to extendNottingham’s tram network,the NET Phase Two projectis moving forward. Although further negotiations arestill required and final funding detailsneed to be approved by bothNottingham City Council and theGovernment, it is expected that acontract to build lines two and three(NET Phase Two) will be signedwith the preferred bidder (TramlinkNottingham) in the autumn.

Construction work could thereforestart on some parts of the new tramlines (to Clifton and Chilwell)by the end of the year.

Keeping you informedOnce the NET Phase Two contract hasbeen awarded we intend to regularlyupdate people along the route aboutconstruction activity.Affected residents, businesses and organisations willbe kept fully informed as the project progresses tohelp them plan accordingly to ensure that anypotential disruption arising from future constructionactivity is effectively managed.

People with an interest in land which could berequired for NET Phase Two were formally notified in2007 in the lead up to the public inquiry. Land will betaken as and when it is needed in advance ofconstruction on each section of the two new lines.Those affected will be informed in plenty of timeabout the timing and extent of the landtake, and theformal processes involved.

Project information will be made availablethrough our website and in many other formsincluding regular newsletters.

Local neighbourhoodliaison groupsIt is planned to set up localneighbourhood liaison groupsalong the routes of the twonew tram lines to help keepstakeholders informed about thedesign and construction process. Local residents and businesses will be invitedto register their interest in participating inthese groups during the autumn.

In the meantime, please visitwww.netphasetwo.com for themost up to date information – orcall the hotline on 0115 876 5050 Who is

Tramlink Nottingham?Following a lengthy procurementprocess, Nottingham City Councilhas selected Tramlink Nottingham –which includes local bus operator,Wellglade (Trent Barton) – as itspreferred bidder.Other parties in Tramlink are Alstom, Keolis,VINCI Construction UK, OFI Infravia andMeridiam Infrastructure.

You can find out more aboutthese companies by visitingwww.tramlinknottingham.co.uk

Contact us at:NET Project Office Loxley HouseStation StreetNottingham NG3 3NG

www.netphasetwo.comtram@nottinghamcity.gov.uk0115 876 5050

Map showing extended tram network