NPF2 Action Programme – Action 1

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Action

Deliver Replacement Forth Crossing.

NPF2 Paragraph Reference

105, 110, 128, 208, Map 10, Annex - National Development 1.

Contribution to NPF Strategy

  • Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.
  • Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.
Milestones

2009 - Completion of development work, environmental impact assessment and sustainable development assessment.

2009 - 2011 - Consent process.

2009 - 2011 - Tendering.

2011 - 2016 - Design and construct bridge and supporting infrastructure incorporating sustainable development principles. Implement mitigation measures identified in the Forth Replacement Crossing Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), the Environmental Statement and Appropriate Assessments. Protect Natura 2000 sites by ensuring appropriate assessment of the proposal, including assessment of effects in combination with other plans and projects.

Ongoing - Maintain focus on climate change mitigation and adaptation measures.

Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies

Transport Scotland
FETA, City of Edinburgh Council, Fife Council, West Lothian Council, Community Councils, SNH, SESplan, Sestrans, Network Rail, SNH, SEPA, Historic Scotland, A+DS, Forth Ports, Marine Scotland, BAA, Statutory Undertakers, Emergency Services.

Progress

November 16, 2009 - The Scottish Ministers introduced the Forth Crossing Bill to the Scottish Parliament. Royal Assent to authorise construction of the Crossing together with contract award are both scheduled for 2011.

May 2010 - Forth Crossing Bill passes Stage 1 in the Scottish Parliament

December 2010 - Forth Crossing Bill passes the second and final stage of consent in the Scottish Parliament. The Bill is voted in by a majority of 108 to 3 in favour. Initial estimates indicate the cost of the new Forth Crossing to be around £2 Billion pounds, with an estimate 3000 new jobs created for it's construction which will secure £1.3 billion in economic turnover for Fife, Lothians and Scotland.

January 20, 2011 - Royal assent to authorise construction is granted.

February 10, 2011 - It is predicted that Scotland's small and medium sized enterprises should be able to cash in on the £2.3 billion replacement forth crossing project.

March 18, 2011 - The Forth Crossing Act comes into force.

March 22, 2011 - Finance Secretary announces that the cost of building a new Forth replacement crossing will be up to £700 million less than expected with an estimated price range of £1.47 billion - £1.7bn.

April 18, 2011 - The contract to build the bridge is awarded to The Forth Crossing Bridge Constructors (FCBC) Consortium, comprising Dragados, Hochtief, American Bridge International and Morrison Construction. The contracts for the other elements of the project, Fife Intelligent Transport Systems and the M9 Junction 1a improvements are due to be awarded by summer 2011.

June 10, 2011 - The contract for the FRC's Intelligent Transport System (ITS) to deliver the traffic flow management along the M90 in Fife was secured by John Graham (Dromore) Ltd.

July, 2011 - Final contract for the scheme, the upgrade of M9 junction 1a is awarded to a consortium between John Sisk and Roadbridge.

2016 - Project on track to be delivered in 2016.

Page updated: Friday, October 14, 2011