The Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin cut the first turf to mark the start of works for the CPR link road just after 3 o’clock on Thursday, 16 May during a one day visit to Cornwall.
Alongside the Department for Transport, the scheme has also benefited from financial support towards the development costs from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the Convergence Programme, as part of a package of schemes in the CPR area that have been awarded more than £1m to date. An additional contribution of £4.2m has recently been secured from the ERDF Convergence programme.
George said ‘“I am delighted that Patrick McLoughlin came to Camborne and Redruth to officially begin work on the new link road. This is a great project because it will unlock the potential of derelict mining land in the area, attract new industries and also clear the way for the proposed Tuckingmill Urban Village. It has been estimated that the road could stimulate the creation of 6000 jobs over the next twenty years with half of them in the next decade and these are much needed jobs in our area.”
Part of the wider development plans for the Camborne, Pool and Redruth area, the scheme will provide a new East West link road from Dolcoath to Dudnance Lane, across the Red River Valley. It will also include the provision of new junctions and cycle facilities on Dudnance Lane and Station Road, and a new link from Station Road to Wilson Way.
The new road will provide access to proposed development areas and remove traffic from the A3047 and the East Hill junction. This will reduce congestion and the associated noise and air quality impacts, whilst allowing regeneration projects in the area to proceed over the coming years, supporting economic growth. Once traffic has been diverted, further public transport improvements between Roskear and Barncoose will be possible.
The works, which will carried out by Carillion, are expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2014.
During the works a team of engineers from Cornwall Council and Carillion will be based in site offices located on Dudnance Lane. They can contacted via the Council’s helpline on 0300 1234 222 to help with any queries arising form the construction activities. Scheme details are also available on the council’s website at http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=28342