Cumbria Infrastructure Plan. Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership

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1 Cumbria Infrastructure Plan Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership

2 Overview of presentation Study context Scope of the study Approach and timescales Infrastructure projects long listing Prioritisation Key questions and next steps

3 Background to the study The size of the investment pipeline in Cumbria What infrastructure investments are needed to achieve further growth? Supporting delivery of the Four pronged attack Advanced manufacturing growth; Nuclear and energy excellence; Vibrant rural and visitor economy; and Strategic connectivity of the M6 corridor Northern Powerhouse and Transport for the North

4 Scope of the study Develop a robust and objective evidence base and spatial infrastructure strategy Identify additional strategic infrastructure requirements arising from growth: Transport Flood protection Coastal protection Water and waste water Broadband Energy Consider housing at a strategic level Prioritisation of infrastructure schemes Develop a compelling ask to government for prioritised schemes

5 Approach Project initiation Project set-up Agree scope Mobilisation Baseline Socioeconomic context Review housing / employment growth Identify / agree scale of growth Infrastructure and funding assessment Long listing Service provider meetings Business / investor consultation Cost/funding review Business case development Prioritisation Strategic outline cases Reporting Draft and final reports

6 Study timescales Project initiation - August Baseline / high level proposition ongoing Infrastructure and funding assessment September / October Business case development Nov-Jan Project completion End February 2016

7 Long listing initial progress

8 Long listing initial progress Theme Long list of projects Cross cutting Optimising Connectivity Connecting Cumbria superfast broadband & 4G mobile coverage Airports Carlisle Airport Ports Ports of Workington, Barrow, Millom, Silloth Road West of M6 connectivity Whitehaven South and Eastern Development Route Carlisle Southern Development Route Kendal Northern Development Route Strategic road studies A590, A66, A595 Packages of measures Carlisle, Penrith, Whitehaven, Barrow, Workington, Kendal Employment sites Barrow Waterfront Gillwilly Kendal Fell Kingmoor Park Lecconfield Lillyhall Mainline Midland MOD Longtown North Workington sites Westlakes Science Park Whitehaven Commercial Park Rail Upgrade to Cumbrian Coast Line Electrification of the Furness Line Station improvements Carlisle, Oxenholme, Whitehaven, Workington, Moorside, Corkickle, Maryport Flooding and water Ulverston flood alleviation works Coastal flood defences

9 Prioritisation framework Objective basis for assessing and prioritising long list to produce a shortlist Prioritisation based on Strategic objectives and project assurance High level assessment variable information available Based on multi criteria analysis and associated scoring Linked to Treasury 5 case model and Green book Basis for developing projects to take to outline business case

10 Key questions What other infrastructure schemes should be included in the long-listing process? What is the rationale for the scheme? Current status? What existing information exists /can be supplied? Who are the key contacts for the scheme? What schemes are considered priorities in your area?

11 Next steps Further development / expansion of the infrastructure project long list Awareness raising sessions Individual consultations Submission of evidence via / on-line. Prioritisation of infrastructure schemes

12 Key contacts Bob Perkins Project Director, AECOM Economics and Development tel: / bob.perkins@aecom.com Gareth Brown Project Manager, AECOM Economics and Development tel: / gareth.brown@aecom.com Roy Newton Transport lead, AECOM Transportation services tel: / roy.newton@aecom.com

13 Any questions?