11.3.1 Major schemes under construction

The table below shows schemes that have received final approval.


Description

Total Anticipated Cost

Cost up to end of March 08

Anticipated Completion Date

Objectives & Outcomes

Urban Traffic Control An upgrade, expansion and renewal of the urban traffic control and traffic signal infrastructure. £10.6m    £2m      2011/12 Maintaining and Improve existing transport infrastructure
Metrolink 1&2 enhancement A range of projects to provide essential improvements and renewals to the Metrolink system £102m

(DfT £58m)

    £48.6m

 22/05/14

Alleviation of overcrowding on existing Metrolink by providing additional capacity
Metrolink Single Contract Design and construction of new Metrolink lines    £575m

(DfT £244.3m)

This scheme's functions were incorporated in Metrolink Phase 3a
Rochdale Interchange Construction of a replacement bus station of Rochdale Town Centre  £11.5m £0.

Work started in financial year 2008-09.

 23/09/10 Replace unsatisfactory facility
Metrolink Phase 3a Design and construction of 3 new Metrolink lines along with a second depot and additional trams £575m £244.3m

 31/08/12

To expand the existing Metrolink network, thereby providing a high quality reliable Public transport system