Update March 2015
Timescale
As residents will be aware, and as discussed at the presentation in September, the project was originally targeted for completion by Christmas last year. Unfortunately, due to a number of issues with the nominated contractor, this was not achieved. The original contractor was replaced in January and the company took on the role of project management itself and recruited a sub-contractor to undertake the necessary engineering work. Since that appointment, work has been progressing more satisfactorily and we are aiming for the first trains to be bringing in material in a few months time. As the timescale becomes clearer, we will let you know when this is to take place.
The Viaduct
Work on the viaduct is a key part of the project and this should be underway shortly.
Fencing
Obviously, the track will be fenced prior to becoming operational and more precise details of when this is to be installed will be made available shortly.
Working Hours
There are a variety of restrictions relating to working hours for this project but they do, in the main, preclude any work before 7.00 am. We will ensure that these regulations are adhered to.
Public Meeting
In order to provide more precise details on all aspects of the project, we will organize a further public meeting for mid April to answer any questions and to discuss any issues.
Planning Application – New Homes on the Plant Site
It is our understanding that the planning application for the new homes is scheduled to go to committee at South Cambridgeshire District Council on April 1st. If you have any questions or queries prior to the meeting, please contact me as below.
Ian Southcott, CEMEX UK
ian.southcott@cemex.com
Upgrading of level crossings We need to upgrade the levels crossings in Foxton, Glebe and
Haslingfield Roads as part of plans to import restoration materials to
our former quarry using the Barrington Light Railway. We are consulting
in advance of lodging our application with the Office of the Rail
Regulator. You can view a copy of the full consultation document here.
Consultation document.
The future of the former cement works
Posted October 2013: Following detailed consideration of the
options for the future of the former cement plant and an outline
presentation to the Parish Council at the September meeting, a public
display of the proposals for the development of the site will be held in
Barrington as follows:
Friday October 11th
10am - 1pm: former cement works site
2pm - 8pm: Barrington Village Hall
Saturday October 12th
10am - 3pm: Barrington Village Hall
Residents from Barrington and the surrounding villages are
welcome to visit the exhibition, view the proposals and discuss them
with community representatives.
You can view our exhibition here
Complete our feedback form here
Liaison Group
Posted August 2013: The Liaison Group met in July to hear
about progress on the rail upgrade project and the work the company is
undertaking in respect of assessing the options for the future
development of the site.
The results of the studies the company is carrying out into, for
example, potential commercial and industrial uses for the site and
infrastructure needs should be available in September and the company
plan to share these with the Parish Council and the community. Dates
for these will be discussed with the Council and published in due
course.
Notes from July Liaison Group meeting
Barrington Light Rail Sub-Group
Posted August 2013: The Barrington Light Rail Sub group will
meet on 5th September to discuss progress with the letting of the
contract for the rail upgrade and import of material. The group was
formed when CEMEX were given permission to upgrade the railway into the
cement plant site. The improved rail line would allow inert material to
be brought to site to achieve the restoration of the quarry.
As progress is now being made on letting the contract for the
upgrade and the import of material, the group will meet to discuss the
timetable for the work and establish lines of communication for the
group and the company during the upgrade work and the subsequent
import.
At this stage it looks like the rail work could begin in September
or October and is scheduled to last 26 weeks. This could see two trains
a day arriving at the site by next March or April.
The group is chaired by Cambridgeshire
County Councillor, Sebastian Kindersley and consists of parish
councillors from Barrington and Foxton and residents living close to the
railway.
Traffic counters
Posted August 2013: As part of the
rail upgrade, automatic traffic counters are to be installed near the
crossings on Haslingfield Road, Glebe Road and Barrington Road, Foxton
from September 4th for one week. The purpose is to confirm
traffic levels on these routes.
£10,000 for Barrington Church
Posted August 2013: The Rugby
Group Benevolent Fund has given a grant of £10,000 to All Saints
Church, Barrington to help with the urgent work needed on the roof and
as part of the overall renovation project. CEMEX’s Barrington quarry
has also donated 20 tonnes of clunch – the building stone quarried at
the site – for the project. According to English Heritage, Barrington
quarry is now the only source of stone of the necessary quality for
such renovation projects in the region.
Open days
Posted March 2013: The company is
seeking to establish though a community consultation and engagement
process how the brown field or previously developed land on the site
might be developed in the future. As part of this process, and in order
for local residents to understand and appreciate the current status,
the site will be open to visitors as follows:
Friday 5th April 2013: 1 pm – 7 pm
Saturday 6th April 2013: 10 am – 3 pm
In addition, to tours of the site
and the quarry, there will be a variety of displays including one
depicting the archaeology of the site and one describing the
restoration project.