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The realignment of the A30 Bodmin-Indian Queens road (Groupnet News: 26/07/07) has been praised by Transport Minister Tom Harris, who described the project as a 'textbook example' of the Highways Agency working with Natural England, local businesses, communities and contractors to produce a road that could improve the quality of life for many people. |
His comments were endorsed by Cornwall County Council executive member for strategic planning and transport Matt McTaggart - 'The new road will bring economic benefits for businesses in west Cornwall owing to improvements in journey times and road safety to highway users. The personal, social and financial toll of accidents over the years has been huge. We can now look forward to a future where accidents are much less frequent.'
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In addition to improving west Cornwall's transport infrastructure, the scheme enhanced the visually amenity of the area by using - and thus removing from sight - 700,000 tonnes of waste material from the local China clay industry in its construction. This produced further environmental benefits by reducing the need to quarry and transport construction material. |
With 96% of respondents to the pre-construction public consultation exercise supporting the dual carriageway, and 91% the route, the new road appears to be a classic example of a win-win project.
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RPS provided environmental consultation services for the scheme throughout the route selection, environmental statement, public inquiry, and Early Contractor Involvement design and construction phases. |
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