Purpose

To seek approval to temporarily close
Sandbrook Road, Ainsdale in various phases, to allow Scottish Power
Energy Networks to install a new 33kv cable.

Decision

Decision(s):
That
 

1.   
the temporary closure of the carriageway of Sandbrook Road,
Ainsdale be approved; and
 

2.   
the necessary legal procedures, including those of public
consultation and advertising the Council’s intention to
implement the Order, be approved.
 
Reason(s) for the
Decision(s):
 
Scottish Power are installing a new 14km 33 KV
cable from Formby to Southport as an upgrade to the existing
network. The new cable will add additional capacity to the network
required to meet the demanding needs of customers, including the
increase in EV charging. Due to the restrictive widths of the road,
it will be necessary to complete the works under a temporary road
closure. Works will be undertaken in various phases to ensure that
access is always to businesses and property owners. Scottish Power
are to use Camargue, a specialist publicity company to carry out
customer liaison and communication for the scheme.
 
Alternative Options
Considered and Rejected
Discussions did take place at site meetings
with regards to carrying the work out under temporary signals, but
due to the road width and the fact that the works can be completed
faster, it was decided that a one-way road closure would be the
best method of traffic management.