This site has been chosen as the location for the main compound as it is on the same site as the new Trafford Depot and at the junction where the South Manchester Line branches off from the current Metrolink Phase 1 line, where a significant amount of construction work is proposed.
The site is expected to be used as the main compound for the South Manchester Line during the construction work and will then transfer over to Trafford Depot operations when the line opens in Spring 2011.
As with any construction and site set up, some noise will be inevitable during the working hours of 8am to 6pm. In line with the CoCP, every effort will be made to minimise both the duration and level of the noise. Once the compound is operational, there maybe some noise as plant and machinery leave and return to the site during the course of the day.
Whilst some dust is inevitable and can be affected by weather conditions, we do not anticipate a significant amount of dust being created. In line with the CoCP, every effort will be made to minimise any dust from this work, for example, by dampening down any debris. The main access roads within the compounds will also be surfaced to reduce any dust and dirt from vehicles leaving the compound.
The stringent CoCP specifies the health and safety practices that must be observed by the contactor carrying out any work related to the Metrolink extensions. This includes measures to protect the general public during the work. Please note that sites are fenced in for the protection of the public - for your own safety, please do not try to access the site.
There will be a mixture of construction and delivery traffic to and from the compound on a regular basis. All delivery traffic will be directed to the compound via Seymour Road.>
There will be a maximum of approximately 200 to 250 staff based full time on the site throughout the duration of the project, although this number will vary according to the programme. The facility will provide approximately 100 parking spaces for staff based at the compound and for site workers using it as their main welfare facility, depending on the construction activity at that time. There is also space for a further 100 spaces should the need arise. There will be no requirement for off-site parking.
