Issue - meetings

To receive an update on phase 1 of the Chisholm Trial and a summary on phase 2 of the project.

The Chair welcomed Donal Trimble (Lead Project Manager, Greater Cambridge Partnership) who provided an update on phase 1 of the Chisolm Trail.

Work had started on Coldham’s Common progressing down Coldham’s Lane to Fen Road and beyond; work should begin on Fen Road in October. 

All footpaths down Newmarket Road were now opened and fully operational to the public as was the footpaths on Coldham’s Common with fencing removed this week. The Bridge installation would be completed early October.  Phase 1 was approaching completion with the planned completion at the end of the year (weather permitted), early 2022.

Planning work for phase 2, conversations were being held with landowners and stakeholders, access to land owned by Network Rail and other landowners was required for the trail to be completed. The design elements had started to be considered, including improvements to road sections including junctions and how they could be improved. 

In response to the Members’ question the Lead Project Manager advised that any future phase 2 development concerning the station was at the pre-construction phase and an update could be provided outside the meeting by the relevant Project Manager.

The Chair thanked the Lead Project Officer for their presentation.