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 FROM NET PHASE TWO PUBLIC INQUIRY
Nottingham Express Transit – Sunday 9th December 2007
The Public Inquiry into Phase Two of Nottingham Express Transit has continued throughout the last week. The main stories from the week have been a claim that the tram will boost the science sector and a Rugby Club complaining their future is in doubt.
Dr Glenn Crocker, the Chief Executive of BioCity Nottingham, claimed that the route to Chilwell would provide a direct link between some of the city’s strongest bases for health sciences, nanotechnology, environmental technologies and engineering. He said the strong links with Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham would provide excellent opportunities for work and research.
Meanwhile, objectors have complained that the line would put at risk Nottingham Moderns Rugby Club in Wilford. David Boulton, secretary of Wilford Community Group, said: “We are extremely concerned that the viability of Nottingham Moderns will be placed in jeopardy due to the lack of inadequate parking provision for players, officials and visiting team buses. The club is run entirely by volunteers and is a local community asset that must be preserved. Should the club suffer a reduction in membership and visitors due to the lack of access to the ground that the tram scheme might cause, the local community will lose a facility that makes a significant contribution to the health benefits of young people and to social cohesion."
In response Chris Deas, Project Director at the County Council, said: “We appreciate the Rugby Club's concerns. We will make sure that access is maintained throughout the construction period. We are already talking to the Club about solutions to ensure that their parking spaces do not become an unofficial Park and Ride site. Ultimately NET Phase two will serve many leisure attractions and offer rugby players and supporters a high quality public transport alternative to their cars."
