Projects

 

We welcome ideas for possible future projects (large or small) from any resident or road user.
So, if you think you might have a good idea, please let us know. There is a lot to go at!

NB: The directors are reluctant to litter our roads with road signs, which are often only relevant at particular times and are universally flouted – mainly by local residents.

We have outlined below the possible future projects already identified.

Major resurfacing works

We are trying to obtain professional ‘core samples’ of our existing roadbeds, in order that we can then obtain costings for the complete resurfacing of various large sections of our local road network. However, even the apparently simple task of sampling has proved to be a dauntingly expensive prospect and rather than expend our limited funds on this, we are currently endeavouring to obtain ‘pro bono’ assistance from a major contractor through the auspices of our contacts at British Energy Coast. Watch this space, but don’t hold your breath just yet!

Traffic calming along Glenderamackin Terrace

Speeding traffic is a perennial concern along the ‘’fast straight” of Vale Road (our short name for the main access road) as it approaches the junction with Chapel Row and then passes along the terrace.
In order to address this, we are contemplating the possibility of deliberately narrowing the road for a (very short) stretch immediately west of the Chapel Row junction and creating a “Give Way” against traffic approaching from that direction. This project could also be supported by the construction of a simple roadside planter at a point possibly halfway along the terrace, to create a (purely visual) ‘bottle neck’ which might psychologically deter traffic from accelerating out of the Business Centre.

Accident prevention measures at the junction of Blencathra View and Chapel Row.

Concern has been expressed that there is a risk to pedestrians (children on bikes!) emerging from Blencathra View directly onto Chapel Row.
Similarly children racing out from the ‘green ginnel’, which it is thought might benefit from the installation of a five-barred gate, with a kissing gate alongside.
We are currently seeking a quote for such gates from our friends at the LDNPA, following which we will detail the proposal for discussion with affected nearby residents.