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Streets and Walkways Sub Urgency

Projects Sub 02/09/2014

Subject: Environmental Enhancement projects to be delivered in 2014/15 using additional TfL funding.

Public

Report of: The Director of the Built Environment

For Decision

Summary In August 2014 Transport for London (TfL) confirmed an offer to the City of additional funding from the major scheme fund, to progress and deliver a range of transportation and environmental enhancement projects and strategic work, which must be spent by 31 March 2015.

Officers reviewed those areas of strategic work that have received previous member approval and which would best support the City’s interests at this time. Officers identified the completion of the Fleet Street Area Strategy and initial evaluation and survey work on the Fleet Street corridor as significantly strengthening the City’s business case and its ability to secure further Transport for London major scheme funding in future financial years to deliver part of a major corridor project incorporating The Strand, Aldwych, Fleet Street and Ludgate Hill in partnership with Westminster City Council and Transport for London.

Officers also reviewed the City’s Area Strategies and all the high and medium priority projects identified within them that have received previous member approval. Of these projects, officers determined which could be delivered by 31 March 2015. Six environmental enhancement projects and one Area Strategy can be delivered within the time-frame. The six projects are:

Bank Area

Lombard Street/Change Alley

Throgmorton Street/Bartholomew Lane (Austin Friars)

Fenchurch and Monument Area

Suffolk Lane/Laurence Pountney Hill

Riverside Walk

Bell Wharf Lane

Blackfriars Bridge Walkway

Globe View Walkway

The six environmental enhancement projects are considered to be low risk if initiated now but are higher risk if subject to delay. Construction needs to commence on all projects in January if they are to be completed and the additional TfL funding spent by 31 March 2015. Prior to construction there is a lead-in time of 12-16 weeks to order essential materials such as stone kerbs and setts. Member approval of this report by early September 2014 will enable these projects to be delivered on time.

Of the six projects identified, Throgmorton Street/Bartholomew Lane (Austin Friars) and

Globe View Walkway have member approval beyond Gateway 5 (authority to start works), whilst Lombard Street/Change Alley has member approval beyond Gateway 2 (project initiation).

Three projects; Bell Wharf Lane, Laurence Pountney Hill and Blackfriars Bridge Walkway are at the Gateway ‘0’ (project proposal) stage. Officers assert that these projects can be delivered by 31 March 2015. All three projects are discrete spaces with limited impacts on adjoining buildings and landowners. There is limited technical work required; no drainage or planting systems and given the size of the three spaces there are limited design options. Suffolk Lane/Laurence Pountney Hill can also share resources, including the results of survey work with a concurrent Transport for London project in the same location.

To facilitate the spending of the Transport for London major scheme funding allocation received, officers now seek member approval to implement the six environmental enhancement projects and one Area Strategy identified in this consolidated report.

Recommendations It is recommended that: (i) This consolidated report and appended individual reports be approved and

authority given for the implementation of the works as described in the recommendations relating to each individual project.

(ii) The Director of the Built Environment is given delegated authority to re-allocate project budgets between staff costs, fees and works on all projects as appropriate

(iii) The Director of the Built Environment is given delegated authority to re-allocate funds between the budgets of the six environmental enhancement projects and one Area Strategy, as appropriate

(iv) The Globeview Walkway project is allocated the additional Transport for London

funded identified in this report in place of the existing £40,000 S106 allocation

Table 1: List of projects or strategic work offered additional funding by TfL

Area Strategy Project Name or Strategic Work

Risk Description

Additional funding offered by TfL

Existing funding allocation

Most recent gateway passed

Gateway approval

sought

Fleet Area Street Strategy

Fleet Street Area Strategy and Major Project

Low Finalising the Fleet Street Strategy and survey and evaluation work to support the Fleet Street major project

100,000

100,000 None Strategy (including evaluation of Major Project) - outside the Gateway process

Update Report

Bank Area Strategy

Bank Courts and Lanes –Lombard Street/Change Alley

Throgmorton Street/Bartholomew Lane (Austin Friars)

Low Low

Implementation of public realm improvements in Lombard Street and Change Alley

Implementation of public realm enhancements in Austin Friars

50,000

160,000

210,000

None

£148,440 from s106 125 Old Broad

Street, 1 Bartholomew Lane

Gateway 2

Gateway 5

Gateway 5

Issues Report

Fenchurch and Monument Area Strategy

Suffolk Lane/ Laurence Pountney Hill

Low Design and implementation of

- Suffolk Lane - Laurence Pountney Hill

40,000 250,000

290,000

None

Gateway 0

Gateway 5

Riverside Walk Enhancement Strategy

Bell Wharf Lane

Blackfriars Bridge walkway

Globe View Walkway

Low

Low

Low

Design and implementation of: - Bell Wharf Lane, - Blackfriars Bridge walkway

Design of Globe View Walkway

200,000

50,000

40,000

290,000

None

None

£40,000 from previous TfL funding

bid

Gateway 0

Gateway 0

Gateway 5

Gateway 5

Gateway 5

No report – recommendation in main report

TOTAL 890,000

Overview

1. Link to Strategic Aims

The six environmental enhancement projects and one Area Strategy support the strategic aims of the City’s Corporate Plan 2013:

· To support and promote The City as the world leader in international finance and business services. · To provide modern, efficient and high quality local services and policing within the Square Mile for workers, residents and visitors with a view to delivering sustainable outcomes. · To provide valued services to London and the nation.

And support its key policy priorities:

KPP1 Supporting and promoting the international and domestic financial and business sector

Encourage quality developments to the built environment that support the Square Mile as a location for financial and business services and as a place to live and work

KPP5 Increasing the impact of the City’s cultural and heritage offer on the life of London and the nation

Developing and improving the physical environment around our key cultural attractions; and providing safe, secure, and accessible Open Spaces

And support the five themes of The City Together Strategy 2008-2014: The Heart of a World Class City which... • … is competitive and promotes opportunity • … supports our communities • … protects, promotes and enhances our environment • … is vibrant and culturally rich • … is safer and stronger And support the strategic objectives of the City’s Local Plan 2013:

Objective 1 - To maintain the City’s position as the world’s leading international financial and business centre.

Objective 3 - To promote a high quality of architecture and street scene appropriate to the City’s position at the historic core of London, complementing and integrating the City's heritage assets and supporting the continued development of the City as a cultural destination for its own communities and visitors.

Objective 4 - To ensure that the City of London remains at the forefront of action in response to climate change and other sustainability challenges that face high density urban environments, aiming to achieve national and international

recognition for its sustainability initiatives.

Objective 5 - To ensure the provision of inclusive facilities and services that meet the high expectations of the City’s business, resident, student and visitor communities, aiming for continuous improvement in the City’s rating in satisfaction and quality of life surveys.

The riverside projects also support:

Objective 2- To ensure that the challenges facing the five Key City Places are met, complementing the core business function of the City, contributing to its unique character and distinguishing it from other global financial districts.

2. Anticipated Benefits The benefits of completing the Fleet Street Area Strategy are:

Significantly strengthens the City’s business case and its ability to secure further Transport for London major scheme funding in future financial years for the major corridor including Fleet Street and Ludgate Hill

Sets a vision for the area that meets the needs of future sustainable growth

Supports the delivery of policies set out in the City’s core strategy

The benefits of completing the six environmental enhancement projects are:

A enhanced pedestrian experience through the creation of more space for pedestrians and new public spaces;

The addition of tree planting and greenery which softens the environment, supports climate change mitigation strategies, improves air quality and supports biodiversity;

A more accessible public realm;

Enhanced public spaces which assist in promoting the City as a cultural destination for all communities and visitors

3. Within which category does the project fit

Various ranging from advisable to desirable.

4. Funding sources Projects will be solely or partially funded by Transport for London, which is identified in the table above. All Transport for London funding allocated to these projects is to be spent in the 2014/15 financial year.

5. Programming The key milestones from each project programme are provided within the individual reports in Appendix 3. All projects or project phases identified in this report must be completed and the additional TfL funding spent by 31 March 2015.

6. Procurement Approach

It is anticipated that works will be undertaken by the City’s term contractor, J.B. Riney who were appointed via a competitive tender and who have a track record of delivering work of a high

standard. Should any specialist contractors be required, the City will appoint these directly to avoid excessive charges and to be assured of the high working standards of these contractors.

7. Major Risks The one Area Strategy and six environmental enhancement projects are considered to be low risk if initiated now but are higher risk if subject to delay. Construction needs to commence on all projects in January if they are to be completed and the additional TfL funding spent by 31 March 2015. Prior to construction there is a lead-in time of 12-16 weeks to order essential materials such as stone kerbs and setts. Member approval of this report by early September 2014 will enable these projects to be delivered on time.

Risk breakdown:

1. Return of underspend – TfL require the return of any underspend to on projects that have not been delivered by 31 March 2015.

2. Reputational Risk – Failure to deliver these projects may raise TfL concerns regarding our ability to deliver future projects on time and risk TfL looking elsewhere in the future when awarding funding.

8. Legal Implications There are no significant legal implications associated with the completion of the Fleet Street Area Strategy or the six environmental enhancement projects identified in this report. Two permanent traffic orders and one temporary traffic order are required:

Suffolk Lane/Laurence Pountney Hill – permanent order to relocate of motorcycle parking

Lombard Street/Change Alley – permanent order to convert section of carriageway to footway

Throgmorton Street/Bartholomew Lane (Austin Friars) – temporary order to remove loading/unloadings restrictions on Old Broad Street during construction period

Appendices

Annex 1 Map of City of London showing project locations

Annex 2 Summary of recommendations of individual reports

Annexes 3-8 Individual project reports

Contact

Report Author Simon Glynn

Email Address [email protected]

Telephone Number 020 73321095

Annex 1 Map of City of London showing project locations

Annex 2

Summary of recommendations of individual reports

Annex No.

Project or Strategy name Recommendations

3 Fleet Street Strategy and Major Project

It is recommended that: (i) The updated information detailed in this report is received and actions noted; (ii) A revised strategy is prepared at an estimated cost of £64,000, funded from the Transport for London major scheme funding allocation, with the revised strategy presented to Members in advance of full public consultation in early 2015, and; (iii) Three additional pieces of work are undertaken (traffic counts, a loading and servicing review and an inter-authority corridor study), also funded from the Transport for London major scheme funding allocation, to supplement the major project work, at an estimated cost of £36,000.

4

Bank Courts and Lanes -Lombard Street/Change Alley

Authority to start work is given for the implementation of the works by the City’s Highways Term Contractor at an estimated cost of £50,000, to be fully funded from the additional Transport for London 2014/15 funding allocation, subject to the making of any necessary traffic orders.

5 Throgmorton Street/Bartholomew Lane (Austin Friars)

That members authorise the change in scope of the Throgmorton Street/Bartholomew Lane (Austin Friars) project to implement works along the full length of Austin Friars at an estimated cost of £308,440 to be part funded (£160,000) from the additional Transport for London 2014/15 funding allocation and part funded from the existing s106 allocation, subject to the making of any necessary traffic orders.

6 Suffolk Lane/Laurence Pountney Hill

Authority to start work is given for the implementation of the works by the City’s Highways Term Contractor at an estimated cost of £290,000, to be fully funded from the additional Transport for London 2014/15 funding allocation, subject to any necessary traffic orders.

7 Bell Wharf Lane

Authority to start work is given for the implementation of the works by the City’s Highways Term Contractor at an estimated cost of £200,000, to be fully funded from the additional Transport for London 2014/15 funding allocation.

8 Blackfriars Bridge Walkway

Authority to start work is given for the implementation of the works by the City’s Highways Term Contractor at an estimated cost of £50,000, to be fully funded from the additional Transport for London 2014/15 funding allocation.

Main report

Globe View Walkway That the Globeview Walkway project is allocated the additional Transport for London funded identified in this report in place of the existing £40,000 s106 allocation

Annex 3

Committees: Streets and Walkways Sub-Committee Projects Sub Committee

Dates: Urgency 2 September 2014

Item No.

Subject: Fleet Street Area Enhancement Strategy – report on progress and proposed review

Public

Report of: Director of the Built Environment

For Decision

Summary

Background

This report provides an update on the implementation of the Fleet Street Courts & Lanes Design Strategy and proposes a review and update of the document.

Since the strategy was approved in 2004 a number of the projects have been successfully implemented. The enhancement schemes that have been completed are:

Fleet Street Courts & Lanes;

Shoe Lane (phases 1 & 2);

Red Lion Court;

Johnson’s Court;

Crane Court;

Gough Square;

St Bride’s Passage.

The courts and lanes to the north of Fleet Street have been significantly enhanced as part of the strategy. The main successes are as follows:

Clearer ‘gateways’ to the courts and lanes from Fleet Street, including ‘feature’ entry treatments reflecting the recent history of Fleet Street;

Improved lighting and paving, making these routes more attractive and popular with pedestrians;

Additional features, including fountains and greenery, which add to the ambience of the spaces;

A more accessible network of courts and lanes for all users.

Whilst these projects have delivered an enhanced environment locally, the wider Fleet Street area has not received a similar level of attention; Fleet Street itself remains a traffic-dominated street which does not reflect its importance and significance in the City and in London more widely.

Proposals

The Strategy is now ten years old; a review and update of the document is proposed to ensure that it meets the changing needs of the area. In particular, it is proposed to include Fleet Street itself within the revised strategy, as well as the courts and lanes to the south. This will ensure that the benefits of the original strategy are expanded

across a wider area, and will bring the area strategy in line with the City’s Core Strategy and the Cultural Strategy. It is proposed that the amended document be reported back to Committees, before being consulted on with the public and subsequently adopted as a revised strategy for the area.

It is also proposed to undertake three additional pieces of work – traffic counts, including modal splits, a loading and servicing review of the corridor, and an inter-authority study of the corridor between Trafalgar Square and St Paul’s Cathedral – to provide further supporting data for the future delivery of the major project on Fleet Street.

The City of London has received additional funding from Transport for London’s major scheme funding allocation, for the delivery of the Area Strategy. This funding is time-limited, to be spent before the end of the 2014/15 financial year. It is proposed that the above-mentioned work is funded from this allocation.

Recommendations

It is recommended that:

(i) The updated information detailed in this report is received and actions noted;

(ii) A revised strategy is prepared at an estimated cost of £64,000, funded from the Transport for London major scheme funding allocation, with the revised strategy presented to Members in advance of full public consultation in early 2015, and;

(iii) Three additional pieces of work are undertaken (traffic counts, a loading and servicing review and an inter-authority corridor study), also funded from the Transport for London major scheme funding allocation, to supplement the major project work, at an estimated cost of £36,000.

Background 1. The Fleet Street Courts & Lanes Design Strategy was approved in 2004 to

coordinate the delivery of functional improvements, visual enhancements and integrated management in the Fleet Street area. The key vision of the strategy was to create an accessible, safe, functional and attractive series of courts and lanes adjoining Fleet Street, enhancing the ‘fine grain’ of the street network in the area.

2. The strategy was conceived as part of the City’s ‘Street Scene Challenge’ programme, and set out a five-year plan for implementation. Key individual projects were outlined in line with a set of overarching design guidelines, building on the existing character of the conservation area in which the strategy area sits.

3. The strategy forms one of the 16 Area Enhancement Strategies being developed

by the Environmental Enhancement team. The revised document will follow the same format as recently-approved strategies, such as the Fenchurch & Monument Area Strategy.

Completed Projects 4. A total of seven projects from the original strategy were completed during the

‘Street Scene Challenge’ period. These are summarised in table 1 below.

Table 1: Completed projects

Project Description

Fleet Street Courts & Lanes

Improved entrances to various courts and alleyways off Fleet Street, using specially-commissioned stone to reflect the recent history of Fleet Street

Shoe Lane Creation of additional public space at the southern end of Shoe Lane; security features for the Goldman Sachs building; and new public art

Red Lion Court Raised carriageway with granite setts and heritage bollards, and new footway paving

Johnson’s Court Repaved courtyard, with new planting and seating, and a new water feature

Crane Court New paving, introduction of new planters and improved lighting

Gough Square New paving, street trees and bollards

St Bride’s Passage New seating, paving, lighting and planting

5. The public realm of the courts and lanes to the north of Fleet Street has been

significantly enhanced through the implementation of the above projects. As a result, the objectives of the strategy are being realised, with a more attractive, more accessible and safer environment.

Other projects

6. A number of other projects were proposed in the original strategy document. A

lack of available funding and, in some cases, restricted access meant that these projects were not progressed. It is proposed that these potential projects are reviewed in line with current City policies and priorities, and included in the revised Area Strategy.

Fleet Street Corridor major project

7. The 2004 strategy did not consider Fleet Street itself, focussing instead on the connections to the north and south. Since the publication of the document, there has been a significant increase in the number of pedestrians using the street, particularly at lunch times owing to the presence of numerous retail and food outlets. In certain locations, at peak times, the footways are inadequate to contain the amount of people using the footways, with pedestrians walking in the carriageway and coming into conflict with other street users.

8. Fleet Street has also been identified as a key part of the strategic route between

the City of London and the City of Westminster, from Trafalgar Square in the west through to St Paul’s Cathedral in the east. Westminster City Council are progressing with enhancements to Strand and Aldwych. An evaluation of this

London-wide corridor in conjunction with Westminster City Council and Transport for London will inform the future design of Fleet Street and Ludgate Hill.

9. It is therefore proposed that the Fleet Street corridor, from the City boundary to St

Paul’s Cathedral, is included as part of the revised Area Strategy. This will raise the profile of the major project (which has already been initiated through the gateway process) and increase the chances of obtaining funding to deliver enhancements.

Proposed Review and Update of the Strategy 10. A review and update of the strategy is now proposed, bringing the document up

to date with current policy, including the recently adopted Core Strategy, to ensure that it meets the changing needs of the area. It will also ensure that the proposed projects remain relevant, and will include the Fleet Street corridor major project.

11. The Strategy review will include:

Updating the document so that it aligns with City policies (including the Core Strategy, the City’s Sustainability Policy, and the revised Cultural Strategy);

Proposed enhancements to the Fleet Street corridor as the key project, supporting its role as a Principal Shopping Centre and a key part of the City’s east-west movement route;

Set out the wider business case for the enhancement of the corridor, with a view to bidding for external funding to deliver the project;

Identify projects that were not taken forward to implementation from the previous strategy, and develop new design proposals where appropriate.

12. It is proposed that the amended document be reported back to this Committee in

late 2014, before a full public consultation in early 2015, with a view to adopting the revised enhancement strategy for the area.

Additional proposed work

13. It is proposed to undertake three additional pieces of work in support of the major project:

Traffic counts and modal share analysis, in order to determine the priorities for future design work,

A loading and servicing review, to establish the current situation and to propose measures for rationalising servicing in the area, and;

An inter-authority study of the wider corridor between Trafalgar Square and St Paul’s Cathedral in liaison with Westminster City Council and Transport for London to inform the future design of Fleet Street and Ludgate Hill.

14. It is anticipated that these work streams can be completed within the timescales

and budget available, and will be important data sources in the development of proposals for the corridor.

Financial implications

15. The seven implemented projects were funded as part of the City’s ‘Street Scene Challenge’ initiative, which utilised a combination of the City’s own funding and developer contributions. The funding for this initiative was capped, and so no further projects were delivered.

16. A number of the completed projects were delivered with underspends, which

were allocated to the Fleet Street Area Strategy review via the composite Gateway 7 report which was approved by this Committee in March 2014. Financial summaries are set out in Appendix A. The Shoe Lane project has not yet been formally closed down; this will be the subject of a separate Gateway 7 report in due course.

17. Subsequent to this March 2014 approval, the City has received funding from

Transport for London to deliver the revised Area Strategy, linked to the future delivery of the major project. This funding is time-limited, to be fully spent before the end of the 2014/15 financial year. It is therefore proposed that this funding be utilised to deliver the revised strategy, and that the various underspends are put towards future delivery of projects set out in the strategy.

18. The cost of delivering the revised Area Strategy, and associated survey work, is

shown in Table 2 below.

Table 2: Estimated cost of Greening Cheapside options appraisal and Area Strategy review and update

Item Estimated Cost (£’s)

Fleet Street Area Strategy review

Staff costs 24,000

Fees 40,000*

Sub Total 64,000

Major project supporting work

Staff costs 6,000

Fees 15,000*

Sub Total 21,000

Inter-authority corridor study

Staff costs 5,000

Fees 10,000*

Sub Total 15,000

TOTAL 100,000

* To be confirmed following procurement process Strategic Implications Corporate Plan 19. The Fleet Street Area Strategy helps achieve the following Strategic Aim: ‘To

provide modern, efficient and high quality local services and policing within the square mile for workers, residents and visitors whilst delivering sustainable outcomes’, by providing an enhanced environment that supports the local retail and leisure offer.

Core Strategy 20. Fleet Street has been designated as one of the City’s ‘Principal Shopping

Centres’, which have been identified as areas for targeted retail growth to cope with rising demand. Policy CS20 seeks to enhance the environment of Principal Shopping Centres and the links between them, specifically focusing on improving conditions for pedestrians, improving accessibility for all and ensuring a safe and secure retail environment.

Conclusion 21. The Fleet Street Courts & Lanes Design Strategy was approved in 2004. Since

this approval a number of projects contained within the strategy have been successfully completed. It is now proposed to review the Area Strategy, in order to bring it up to date in line with various corporate policies and also to include the Fleet Street corridor major project, which was not included in the original strategy. It is therefore proposed to review the Area Strategy, with a view to reporting back to Members before a full public consultation in early 2015. It is also proposed to carry out two pieces of survey work to support the development of the Fleet Street corridor major project and an inter-authority study of the wider Trafalgar Square to St Paul’s corridor.

Contact: Tom Noble

[email protected] | 020 7332 1057

Appendix A – Summary of projects completed to date

Project Approved Budget

(£)

Expenditure &

Commitments to date

(£)

Unspent (£)

Funding Source

Phase One

Fleet Street Courts & Lanes £187,653.00 £163,023.40 -£24,629.60 S106

Red Lion Court £88,145.00 £73,379.76 -£14,765.24 S106

Johnson’s Court £276,702.00 £269,708.34 -£6,993.66 S106

Crane Court £47,500.00 £47,219.28 -£280.72 S106

Gough Square TO BE ADDED S106

St Bride’s Passage £115,078.00 £99,699.06 -£15,378.94 S106

TOTAL

Appendix B - Plan of the strategy area

Annex 4

Committees: Dates: Item no.

Streets and Walkways Sub Projects Sub

Urgency 02/09/2014

Subject: Bank Courts and Lanes – Lombard Street/Change Alley

Gateway 5 Authority to Start Work

Public


For Decision

Summary

Dashboard:

Project status: Green

Timeline: Gateway 2 approved January 2014

Project estimated cost: £50,000 (this phase only)

Spent to date: £22,000 (outline design for all phases)

Overall project risk: Low The enhancement of the Courts and Lanes in the Bank area is a high priority project of the Bank Area Enhancement Strategy. Following approval of the Gateway 2 report in January, outline designs have been produced for various Courts and lanes and priorities identified. It is now proposed to implement improvements in Change Alley at the arm that meets Lombard Street adjacent to no.68, in order to enhance this key walking route and in particular to improve accessibility. This scheme will be funded by an additional TfL major scheme funding allocation for 2014/15 that has just been notified. Recommendations i) Authority to start work is given for the implementation of the works by the City’s Highways Term Contractor at an estimated cost of £50,000, to be fully funded from the additional Transport for London 2014/15 funding allocation, subject to the making of any necessary traffic orders.

Main Report

1. Design summary This arm of Change Alley is currently carriageway with no useable footways

The area is inaccessible for wheelchair users (there have also been recent complaints in this regard)

The area is not required for vehicles, as they can access premises from Lombard St and this is a safer approach due to high numbers of pedestrians in the area and the current requirement for vehicles to reverse into/out of the section of

carriageway, blocking the footway

It is proposed to raise the carriageway to footway level and re-surface in York stone to match surrounding areas and make the area accessible for all

A traffic order will be required to convert this section of carriageway to footway

A location plan and photos of the existing situation are included in the appendix

2. Delivery team Sketch design by City’s landscape architect consultant

Construction Design ‘in-house’

Implementation by the Highways term contractor JB Riney

3. Programme and key dates

Design and traffic order – autumn 2014

Implementation - January 2015

4. Outstanding risks Utilities restrict highway changes

Objections received to traffic order

Objections from local occupiers

5. Budget Item Estimated Cost (£’s)

Works 27,000

Fees (incl. surveys and traffic order)

8,000

Staff Costs 15,000

Total 50,000

6. Success criteria Access improvements to make the area more accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility impairments

Improved walking routes and way-finding improvements

Improvements to covered alleyways

Environmental enhancements to complement the character of the conservation area

7. Progress reporting Monthly updates to be provided via Project Vision and any project changes will be sought by exception via Issue Report to Spending and Projects Sub Committees

Appendices

Appendix A Site plan

Appendix 2 Site Photographs

Contact

Report Author Melanie Charalambous


Telephone Number 020 7332 3155

Appendix A – Site Plan

Appendix B - Site Photographs

View of Change Alley from Lombard Street

Annex 5


Streets and Walkways Sub-Committee Projects Sub

Urgency 02/09/2014

Subject: Throgmorton Street/Bartholomew Lane (Austin Friars)

Issue Report Public


For Decision

Summary

Dashboard Project Status – Green Total Estimated Cost – £619,005 Spend to Date – £310, 565 Overall project risk – Low Last Gateway Approved The previous Committee reports were approved prior to the adoption of the Gateway approval process. However, authority to start work was granted in February 2010. Progress to Date

In July 2007 the Streets and Walkways Sub-Committee approved a street scene enhancement project within Throgmorton Street and Bartholomew Lane at an estimated cost of £284,882, funded through Section 106 Agreements (s106) related to the redevelopment of 125 Old Broad Street and 1 Bartholomew Lane.

In February 2010 Streets & Walkways Sub Committee approved the allocation of an additional £174,123 (funded through the same s106 agreement) for an upgrade to the Throgmorton Street and Bartholomew Lane project to include additional works in the southern section of Austin Friars (Appendix 1).

Works have now been completed at Throgmorton Street and Bartholomew Lane at a total cost of £310, 565. The available budget for an upgrade of Austin Friars from the remaining monies is £148,440.

The Bank Area Strategy (2013) identifies projects that support the east-west movement of pedestrians along alternative routes to ‘by-pass’ Bank Junction. There is an opportunity to contribute to this enhanced network though an upgrade of the full length of Austin Friars. The estimated cost of this upgrade is £308,440.

The project will be part funded (£160,000) by an additional TfL major scheme funding allocation for 2014/15 that has just been notified.

Summary of Issue

The February 2010 Committee report clearly identified the southern section of Austin Friars to be enhanced (Appendix 1).

Much of the full length of Austin Friars is in poor physical condition

An enhancement along the full length would contribute to the objectives of the Bank Area Strategy with regard to east-west movement of pedestrians.

Additional monies have now been secured through TfL funding that will enable enhancement works to be undertaken along the full length of the lane, including Austin Friars Square at the north-eastern end (Appendix 2).

It is therefore considered that the scope of the works has now changed and will require member approval to move forward.

Proposed Way Forward

Concept design – September 2014

Detailed design – November 2014

Implementation –January to June 2015. Recommendations It is recommended that Members:

Authorise the change in scope of the Throgmorton Street/Bartholomew Lane (Austin Friars) project to implement works along the full length of Austin Friars at an estimated cost of £308,440 to be part funded (£160,000) from the additional Transport for London 2014/15 funding allocation.

Main Report

8. Issue description The works previously approved for Austin Friars in February 2010 specifically related to the southern end of the lane (See Appendix 1). Additional monies have now been secured through TfL funding that will enable enhancement works to be undertaken along the full length of the street, including Austin Friars Square at the north-eastern end (see Appendix 2). In light of this change member approval is now sought.

9. Last approved limit In July 2007 the Streets and Walkways Sub-Committee approved street scene enhancements to Throgmorton Street and Bartholomew Lane at an estimated cost of £284,882, funded through Section 106 Agreements (s106) related to the redevelopment of 125 Old Broad Street and 1 Bartholomew Lane. However, the commencement of development works was delayed until 2010 due to unforeseen issues surrounding the building’s cladding system. In February 2010 Streets & Walkways Sub Committee approved the allocation of the additional budget sum of £174,123 for an upgrade to the existing project to include additional works in

Austin Friars. Works have now been completed at Throgmorton Street and Bartholomew Lane at a cost of £251,309 for Throgmorton Street and £59,256 for Bartholomew Lane, totalling £310, 565. The available budget for an upgrade of Austin Friars from the remaining monies is £148,440. Budget The total budget of £308,440 for the enhancement of Austin Friars is itemised below.

Works Cost

Consultants Fees £29,754

Staff Costs £42,570

Construction Costs £236,116

10. Options There are two potential options:

Continue with minor works to the southern section of Austin Friars as previously approved.

Increase the scope of the works to deliver wider improvements as a result of the additional funding secured through TfL.

11. Recommendation It is recommended that Members:

Authorise the change in scope of the Throgmorton Street/Bartholomew Lane (Austin Friars) project to implement works along the full length of Austin Friars at an estimated cost of £308,440 to be part funded (£160,000) from the additional Transport for London 2014/15 funding allocation.

Appendices

Appendix A Extent of previously approved works

Appendix B Proposed works area

Contact

Report Author Luke Joyce



Appendix A - Extent of previously approved works

Appendix B - Proposed works area

Annex 6



Urgency 02/09/2014

Subject: Suffolk Lane/Laurence Pountney Hill


Public


For Decision

Summary

Dashboard:

Project status: N/A

Timeline: Project Initiation - August 2014, Implementation - January 2015

Project estimated cost: £290,000

Spent to date: N/A

Overall project risk: Low The enhancement of the Laurence Pountney Hill and Suffolk Lane area is a medium priority of the Fenchurch & Monument Area Enhancement Strategy. Following approval of this report, evaluation of the outline designs identified in the Fenchurch & Monument Area Enhancement Strategy will be undertaken and progressed to detailed design and construction package. It is proposed to implement improvements to Laurence Pountney Hill and the adjacent Suffolk Lane in order to enhance this key walking route and in particular to improve accessibility and public realm amenity. This scheme will be funded by an additional Transport for London major scheme funding allocation for 2014/15 that has just been notified. Recommendations i) Authority to start work is given for the implementation of the works by the City’s Highways Term Contractor at an estimated cost of £290,000, to be fully funded from the additional Transport for London 2014/15 funding allocation, subject to any necessary traffic orders.

Main Report

12. Design summary Laurence Pountney Hill is located within the Laurence Pountney Hill Conservation area and is currently dominated by carriageway with relatively narrow footways.

The area is adjacent two private gardens but offers very little public realm amenity for local workers and residents and is not particularly accessible for wheelchair users or people with limited mobility.

A small turning head to the western end of Laurence Pountney Hill is currently used for motorcycling parking but would offer much needed public realm gain, possibly supporting tree planting, seating and lighting improvements.

It is proposed to raise the carriageway of the western turning head to footway level and re-surface in York stone to match surrounding footway areas, making the area accessible for all. The remaining carriageway would remain at existing level but be finished in a buff coloured anti-skid to compliment the surrounding York stone and granite setts within the conservation area.

A traffic order will be required to relocate the existing motorbike parking and convert the section of carriageway to footway, and delivery of the project will be subject to identifying an alternative location for the parking or confirming the need of retention.

Improvements to Suffolk Lane could include tree planting (subject to underground conditions), footway widening and possibly a raised courtesy crossing at the intersection with Laurence Pountney Hill to encourage pedestrian access from the Riverside area up to Cannon Street Station and Bank.

A location plan and photos of the existing situation are included in the appendix.

13. Delivery team Sketch design by City’s landscape architect consultant (to be appointed)

Construction Design ‘in-house’

Implementation by the Highways term contractor JB Riney.


Design and traffic order – autumn 2014


15. Outstanding risks Utilities restrict highway changes

Objections received to traffic order

Objections from local occupiers

16. Budget

Item Estimated Cost (£’s)

Works 225,000

Fees (incl. surveys and traffic order)

20,000

Staff Costs 45,000

Total 290,000

17. Success criteria Access improvements to make the area more accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility impairments

Improved walking routes and way-finding improvements

Environmental enhancements to complement the character of the conservation area


Appendices

Appendix A Site plan

Appendix B Site photographs

Contact

Report Author Trent Burke




Appendix B – Site Photographs

Laurence Pountney Hill

Suffolk Lane

Annex 7



Urgency 02/09/2014

Subject: Riverside Walk Enhancement Strategy – Improvements to Bell Wharf Lane


Public


For Decision

Summary Dashboard:

Project status: Green

Timeline: Preliminary improvements were implemented in early 2014 utilising local risk budgets. A second phase of improvements is now planned.

Project estimated cost: £200,000

Spent to date: £44,995 – local risk expenditure on preliminary improvements in 2013/14

Overall project risk: Low This scheme is a high priority project of the recently updated Riverside Walk Enhancement Strategy that is due to be adopted by committees in October 2014.

Background

Bell Wharf Lane is used by vehicles to service buildings and access the NCP car park and Walbrook Wharf. It is also used by pedestrians as a connecting route to the Riverside Walk and is part of the pedestrian diversion route when the walkway is closed due to crane operations at Walbrook Wharf. It also provides access to the main entrance of the Little Ship Club.

Following comments about the poor environment in the Lane from local occupiers, some initial improvements were carried out in early 2014, funded from local risk budgets. This included bollards on the west footway to prevent vehicle overrun, lighting improvements and wayfinding signs. As part of this first phase, it is also planned to initiate an experimental temporary traffic order this summer to make the Lane ‘access only’ and prevent vehicles using it to turn around which has caused a number of accidents at the junction with Upper Thames Street. Proposal It is proposed to implement a second phase of improvements in 2014/15 that are aimed at further improving the accessibility and environment of the walking route in order to create a more pleasant environment for pedestrians. This scheme will be funded by an additional Transport for London major scheme funding allocation for 2014/15 that has just been notified. Recommendation i) Authority to start work is given for the implementation of the works by the City’s Highways Term Contractor at an estimated cost of £200,000, to be fully funded

from the additional Transport for London 2014/15 funding allocation.

Main Report

19. Design summary The local environment in the Lane remains uninviting and this is off-putting for pedestrians who need to use this route to access premises and the Riverside Walk:

o There is no footway on the eastern side and the western footway is surfaced in asphalt which makes the covered route dark and unattractive.

o Pedestrians often walk in the carriageway which presents road safety concerns

o There is a considerable amount of clutter on the forecourt of Walbrook Wharf.

The proposals include:

- re-surfacing the western footway in York stone to create a brighter and more attractive environment

- enhanced lighting at the southern end of Lane

- De-cluttering the forecourt of Walbrook Wharf and installing kerbs and bollards to replace timber baulks and temporary plastic barriers and cones

A location plan and photos of the existing situation are included in the appendix

20. Delivery team Design ‘in-house’ by CoL officers



Design and local consultation– autumn 2014


22. Outstanding risks Utilities restrict highway changes - mitigate by carrying out trial holes and surveys to assess ground conditions

Funds are insufficient to complete works - mitigate by implementing desirable elements (decluttering) when costs are known

23. Budget Item Estimated Cost (£’s)

Works 165,000

Fees (incl. surveys and traffic order) 5,000

Staff Costs 30,000

Total 200,000

24. Success criteria Improved walking routes and connections to the Riverside

Enhanced local environment

Improved road safety


Appendices

Appendix A Site Plan

Appendix B Site Photographs

Contact

Report Author Melanie Charalambous



Appendix A - Site Plan

Appendix B – Site Photograph

Bell Wharf Lane

Annex 8


Streets and Walkways Sub-Committee Projects Sub

Urgency 02/09/2014

Subject: Blackfriars Bridge Walkway


Public


For Decision

Summary

Dashboard Project Status – Green Total Estimated Cost – £50,000 Spend to Date – £0 Overall project risk – Low The enhancement of Paul’s Walk Western End in 2013 (Appendix 2) was

preceded by the removal of textured paving to deter rough sleeping under

Blackfriars Bridge as part of works undertaken by Network Rail. In addition, the

construction of the Thames Tunnel, due to commence in summer 2015, will

create significant physical disruption in the area in the medium term and limit

access and activity (Appendix 3).

It is now proposed to implement improvements to the space under Blackfriars

Bridge to enhance this important link in the Riverside Walk area, responding

specifically to the issue of rough sleeping and to the impact of the Thames Tunnel

construction.

This scheme will be funded by an additional Transport for London major scheme funding allocation for 2014/15 that has just been notified. Recommendations

i) Authority to start work is given for the implementation of the works by the City’s Highways Term Contractor at an estimated cost of £50,000 to be fully funded from the additional Transport for London 2014/15 funding allocation

Main Report

26. Design summary The area of Yorkstone paving between the landscape

features under Blackfriars Bridge has attracted an

increased number of rough sleepers (and has resulted in

a number of complaints) since completion of Paul’s Walk

Western End in 2013.

The area forms part of the Riverside Walk

An architecture/landscape consultant will be

commissioned to develop concept proposals for the

space. A preferred option will then be fully designed and

constructed during the first quarter of 2015.

Proposals for this space could include a combination of

measures, including alternative paving solutions, gym or

play equipment, lighting or public art.

27. Delivery team Sketch design by City’s landscape architect consultant

Construction Design ‘in-house’ or by consultant depending on the design response



Draft brief & appoint Design Team – September 2014

Concept design – October 2014

Detailed design – December 2014

Implementation – January 2014

29. Outstanding risks Risk Status

Delivery of the project on time Green

Delivery of the project within budget Green

Communication with relevant stakeholders Green

Proposed design does not achieve desired outcomes

Green

30. Budget Works Cost

Consultants Fees £7,000

Staff Costs £8,000

Construction Costs £35,000

Total £50,000

31. Success criteria can be easily implemented with minimal disruption to the

existing landscape;

encourages greater use of the space during the day,

particularly during Thames Tunnel construction period;

discourages rough sleeping in the evening.

provides a low cost alternative to traditional measures to

deter rough sleeping

environmental enhancements to complement the

Riverside Walk


Appendices

Appendix A Site Plan

Appendix B Site Photographs

Appendix C Thames Tunnel Access Plan

Contact

Report Author Luke Joyce



Appendix B – Site Photographs

Site area looking east

Site area looking west

Appendix C – Thames Tunnel Access Plan

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