TRAM: British and Australian (American usually streetcar also trolley) noun [C] An electric vehicle that transports people, usually in cities, and goes along metal tracks in the road. (Taken from the Cambridge English Dictionary)
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MORE MOANS HEARD AT NET PHASE TWO PUBLIC INQUIRY
Nottingham Express Transit – Sunday 2nd December 2007
The Public Inquiry into Phase Two of Nottingham Express Transit has continued throughout the last week with more objections being heard including from people who have claimed they were being bullied into withdrawing their objection.
The couple in question are Balihar and Govind Singh who live in Cator Lane, Chilwell, and have been told that they would lose half of the driveway at their home if the line gets the go-ahead. Mr Singh claims that they were told by the NET team who visited them that they were only small voices and would not be listened to.
Needless to say this claim was rubbished by Chris Deas, Project Director at Nottinghamshire County Council. He told the Inquiry that the consultation had been carried out in accordance with the regulations. The Inspector will now decide whether Mr and Mrs Singh’s claims need to be investigated.
Also this week Mr Deas told the Inquiry that alternative routings for the tram extension could not now be considered because the application has been submitted to the Secretary of State for Transport. Once this application is put in the route can not be changed unless a completely new proposal is drawn up and put in – causing further delays to the scheme and probably adding to the cost.
Talking of which the cost of the scheme was also questioned by those giving evidence this week. Cllr Joan Briggs, councillor for Chilwell East, believes that the figures being quoted by the promoters of the final cost are wide of the mark. She said: “The project has risen to £549m since 2002. The Government will provide £437m which leaves £130m to be found by the city, county, Broxtowe and whoever else is interested. If it has risen to £549m in a few years since its preposition, what will the final figure be?" The figure currently being quoted by the promoters is £482 million, which includes an £82 million contingency fund.
The Inquiry will continue next week with concentration moving to The Meadows, Wilford and Clifton areas.
