30th July 2010
Linkages to the city centre
SWRDA confirmed its investment in Gloucester’s Economic Linkages Docks in its 2009/10 and 2010/11 capital budget allocations
New temporary signage installed August 2009
Confirmation of final project funding approval to linkages obtained 16th October 2009 from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)
Route 1 etc. Tenders returned 28th October 2009
Contract awarded to Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd, 30th November 2009. Commenced on site 24th February 2010 with completion currently programmed for 19th October 2010
Tom Price selected to develop public Artwork for the New Kimbrose Square following Design Review Panel assessment of five shortlisted artists’ proposals on 3rd March 2010
Gloucester Quays City Centre Linkages Route 1 Position Statement.
23rd June 2010.
The Site Offices are located in the old Gloscat Campus off Brunswick Road.
Kimbrose Way.
Kimbrose Way remains closed to traffic. All northbound traffic approaching Kimbrose Triangle is diverted at St Anne’s Way to the South West bypass and to Westgate Island. The Park & Ride Service will also follow this route. There is still access to the Docks Car Park and Stagecoach bus service will turn right into Parliament Street to a new bus stop in front of the Climbing Warehouse.
Kimbrose Way re-opened Monday 12th July.
Kimbrose Triangle.
The route around the Triangle on Commercial Road will be closed from 12th July. This has been a late change on Health & Safety grounds because of the complicated junction arrangements that would occur around Parliament Street. Traffic will travel two-way on Kimbrose Way as in the final scheme.
Kimbrose Square.
Whilst there are some minor finishing works to the area in front of the Court and the Dental Practice, this area has now been opened to pedestrians. The major thrust will transfer to the area in front of the proposed Artwall and now that the foundation for the Artwall is complete we will begin to prepare the foundation for Kimbrose Tower
Ladybellegate Street Junction.
The Park & Ride buses will turn right into Ladybellegate St. The bus stop will be at the Longsmith Street end of Ladybellegate St.
Southgate Street.
Southgate Street is now closed to all vehicles. It will remain closed as a consequence of the permanent traffic order although Park and Ride bus service will return to this route at the end of construction. Access to Southgate Street for deliveries, both the closed section and the existing pedestrian area, will be via Longsmith Street.
Northbound deliveries should follow the diversion referred to in the closure of Kimbrose Way and approach from the north. Southbound deliveries will be advised to approach via Westgate Street, Upper Quay Street and Longsmith Street.
The existing one way at Longsmith Street will be suspended for the purpose of deliveries.
The section of paving in front of the Baptist Church completed 14 July. Pedestrians have been transferred to the newly laid tarmac in the centre of the street so that there can be a concentration on the east side. Access to shops will be maintained during this time.
Parliament Street.
A new build out for the bus stop has been built in Parliament Street for the diverted Stagecoach Service. A bus shelter will not be provided in this location as passengers only dismount for the City Centre and it would cause inconvenience to the Climbing Warehouse.
Commercial Road.
Demolition of the old Clutch Clinic is complete in Commercial Road to make way for the new Language Immersion Centre. It will not be possible to complete our works as the new building is constructed, so a temporary footpath will be provided and the works completed at a later date.
Southgate Moorings
Discussions continue with Ecclesiastical Insurance Group concerning their development of a new headquarters building – formal announcement on their Board’s intentions now anticipated in June 2010.
Waterways Museum
GHURC now participating in the management group which meets monthly and is beginning to work well. Recruiting and managing volunteers to support the paid staff is a key priority to ensure a sustainable operation.
The management Group has prepared a Vision Statement. The new local focus will require renaming of the Museum to reflect its regional and local significance.
The Museum report a successful year 2009-10 with visitor numbers 49% better than budgeted
27 / 29 Commercial Road
Revised proposals were presented to Design Review Panel 14th March 2008 – this incorporated redevelopment of British Waterways (BW) owned 23/25 Commercial Road.
SWRDA selection of development partner now proposed following implementation of Phase 2 public realm enhancement work
SWRDA are currently preparing revised development briefs for 27/29 Commercial Road, following their acquisition of 23/25 Commercial Rd from BW in March 2010
Barge Arm East
Café Tucci opened 20th June 2009
Cafe Corretta opened 1st May 2010
Unit A overlooking Shipton Square recently let to a regional restaurant operator. Opening date still tbc
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Barge Arm & East
Naylor Powell Estate Agents (unit 1) opened new offices from September 2007 – relocation from Merchants Quay.
Head Kandy, New hairdressing salon (unit 4) opened in April 2008
Café Tucci opened 20th June 2009
Cafe Corretta opened 1st May 2010
Unit A overlooking Shipton Square recently let to a regional restaurant operator. Opening date still tbc
Merchants Quay
A New Application for demolition of the existing building and making good Philpot’s Warehouse together with the erection of new build was submitted by Crest Nicholson 13 May 09 and includes 48 new residential apartments and ground floor leisure use
The City planning committee agreed proposals subject to detailed conditions in August 2009. Demolition work commenced 24th April 2010. New build works anticipated to commence in June
Demolition work completed July 2010. New build works anticipated to commence in September
West Quay Phase 2
BW reported that the Masterplan prepared by “New Master Planning” remains on hold.
Heritage Interpretation Plan
A brief has been prepared for implementation of approved directional signage and heritage interpretation reflecting the LDA linkages report
Cost proposals for signage now being finalised
New direction signs for the Docks agreed