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CROXLEY RAIL LINK decision due this year
Croxley Rail Link decision due this year
eWatford Observer Thursday 9th September 2010 A decision on the Croxley Rail Link project will be made at the end of this year, a government minister has revealed. Watford MP Richard Harrington and Mayor Dorothy Thornhill visited the Department of Transport (DfT) today (Thursday), where they met with Transport Minister Norman Baker MP to discuss the extension of the Metropolitan Line from Croxley Green to Watford Junction. Together they argued that the scheme not only offered excellent value for money at a time of financial restraint but was also integral to the development of the proposed Watford Health Campus. They also pointed out the benefits to the residents further afield in north west London. Most government departments have been asked to draw up plans to make savings of up to 25 per cent. This led to the DfT putting all spending plans on hold before reassessing them and in particular, their carbon footprint. It is hoped this criteria will, therefore, favour smaller schemes such as the rail link. During their meeting, Mr Baker said the final decision on the project would be made at the end of the year. Mr Harrington said: It was important for us to go and see the Minister and push the benefits of the scheme for Watford and the surrounding area. I and nearly everyone Ive spoken to really wants this project to go full steam ahead. Its my and Dorothys duty shout loudly for Watford but I think it really makes a difference to a minister when a mayor and MP come and state their case. The Minister certainly knows how passionately we care about the project. I realise that it is a difficult job for the Minister to make savings to the transport budget. However, I think his response to our arguments was very positive. Mayor Thornhill added: We had a very good meeting and I think we did a good job in pressing home Watfords case. The Minister had clearly done his homework and was interested in our plans for Watford. The Minister will be making his mind up on a whole host of transport projects by the end of the year so it will be good to get a decision one way or another. .............................. .............................. John Burke WRUG |
CROXLEY RAIL LINK decision due this year
I predict that the decision will be that they will put off making a
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CROXLEY RAIL LINK decision due this year
On Sep 9, 5:55 am, Stephen Furley wrote:
Croxley Rail Link decision due this year eWatford Observer Thursday 9th September 2010 A decision on the Croxley Rail Link project will be made at the end of this year, a government minister has revealed. Watford MP Richard Harrington and Mayor Dorothy Thornhill visited the Department of Transport (DfT) today (Thursday), where they met with Transport Minister Norman Baker MP to discuss the extension of the Metropolitan Line from Croxley Green to Watford Junction. Together they argued that the scheme not only offered excellent value for money at a time of financial restraint but was also integral to the development of the proposed Watford Health Campus. They also pointed out the benefits to the residents further afield in north west London. Most government departments have been asked to draw up plans to make savings of up to 25 per cent. This led to the DfT putting all spending plans on hold before reassessing them and in particular, their carbon footprint. It is hoped this criteria will, therefore, favour smaller schemes such as the rail link. During their meeting, Mr Baker said the final decision on the project would be made at the end of the year. Mr Harrington said: It was important for us to go and see the Minister and push the benefits of the scheme for Watford and the surrounding area. I and nearly everyone Ive spoken to really wants this project to go full steam ahead. Its my and Dorothys duty shout loudly for Watford but I think it really makes a difference to a minister when a mayor and MP come and state their case. The Minister certainly knows how passionately we care about the project. I realise that it is a difficult job for the Minister to make savings to the transport budget. However, I think his response to our arguments was very positive. Mayor Thornhill added: We had a very good meeting and I think we did a good job in pressing home Watfords case. The Minister had clearly done his homework and was interested in our plans for Watford. The Minister will be making his mind up on a whole host of transport projects by the end of the year so it will be good to get a decision one way or another. .............................. .............................. John Burke WRUG I predict that the decision will be that they will put off making a decision. That would be par for the course. IMHO this development is entirely worthwhile and should have proceeded way back. |
CROXLEY RAIL LINK decision due this year
"1506" wrote in message ... On Sep 9, 5:55 am, Stephen Furley wrote: Croxley Rail Link decision due this year eWatford Observer Thursday 9th September 2010 A decision on the Croxley Rail Link project will be made at the end of this year, a government minister has revealed. Watford MP Richard Harrington and Mayor Dorothy Thornhill visited the Department of Transport (DfT) today (Thursday), where they met with Transport Minister Norman Baker MP to discuss the extension of the Metropolitan Line from Croxley Green to Watford Junction. Together they argued that the scheme not only offered excellent value for money at a time of financial restraint but was also integral to the development of the proposed Watford Health Campus. They also pointed out the benefits to the residents further afield in north west London. Most government departments have been asked to draw up plans to make savings of up to 25 per cent. This led to the DfT putting all spending plans on hold before reassessing them and in particular, their carbon footprint. It is hoped this criteria will, therefore, favour smaller schemes such as the rail link. During their meeting, Mr Baker said the final decision on the project would be made at the end of the year. Mr Harrington said: It was important for us to go and see the Minister and push the benefits of the scheme for Watford and the surrounding area. I and nearly everyone Ive spoken to really wants this project to go full steam ahead. Its my and Dorothys duty shout loudly for Watford but I think it really makes a difference to a minister when a mayor and MP come and state their case. The Minister certainly knows how passionately we care about the project. I realise that it is a difficult job for the Minister to make savings to the transport budget. However, I think his response to our arguments was very positive. Mayor Thornhill added: We had a very good meeting and I think we did a good job in pressing home Watfords case. The Minister had clearly done his homework and was interested in our plans for Watford. The Minister will be making his mind up on a whole host of transport projects by the end of the year so it will be good to get a decision one way or another. .............................. .............................. John Burke WRUG I predict that the decision will be that they will put off making a decision. That would be par for the course. IMHO this development is entirely worthwhile and should have proceeded way back. How long did they spend talking about this. If they had spent a bit more time doing and I little bit less time talking it would have been built by now. So the likes of Dorothy Thornhill only has herself to blame. Kevin |
CROXLEY RAIL LINK decision due this year
On Sep 9, 2:17*pm, "Zen83237" wrote:
"1506" wrote in message ... On Sep 9, 5:55 am, Stephen Furley *wrote: Croxley Rail Link decision due this year eWatford Observer Thursday 9th September 2010 A decision on the Croxley Rail Link project will be made at the end of this year, a government minister has revealed. Watford MP Richard Harrington and Mayor Dorothy Thornhill visited the Department of Transport (DfT) today (Thursday), where they met with Transport Minister Norman Baker MP to discuss the extension of the Metropolitan Line from Croxley Green to Watford Junction. Together they argued that the scheme not only offered excellent value for money at a time of financial restraint but was also integral to the development of the proposed Watford Health Campus. They also pointed out the benefits to the residents further afield in north west London. Most government departments have been asked to draw up plans to make savings of up to 25 per cent. This led to the DfT putting all spending plans on hold before reassessing them and in particular, their carbon footprint. It is hoped this criteria will, therefore, favour smaller schemes such as the rail link. During their meeting, Mr Baker said the final decision on the project would be made at the end of the year. Mr Harrington said: It was important for us to go and see the Minister and push the benefits of the scheme for Watford and the surrounding area. I and nearly everyone Ive spoken to really wants this project to go full steam ahead. Its my and Dorothys duty shout loudly for Watford but I think it really makes a difference to a minister when a mayor and MP come and state their case. The Minister certainly knows how passionately we care about the project. I realise that it is a difficult job for the Minister to make savings to the transport budget. However, I think his response to our arguments was very positive. Mayor Thornhill added: We had a very good meeting and I think we did a good job in pressing home Watfords case. The Minister had clearly done his homework and was interested in our plans for Watford. The Minister will be making his mind up on a whole host of transport projects by the end of the year so it will be good to get a decision one way or another. .............................. .............................. John Burke WRUG *I predict that the decision will be that they will put off making a *decision. That would be par for the course. *IMHO this development is entirely worthwhile and should have proceeded way back. How long did they spend talking about this. If they had spent a bit more time doing and I little bit less time talking it would have been built by now. So the likes of Dorothy Thornhill only has herself to blame. Broadly speaking: I agree. However, there is the small matter of funding. That is especially difficult just now. It is unfortunate that this nettle was not firmly grasped during the recent more prosperous years. |
CROXLEY RAIL LINK decision due this year
"Zen83237" wrote:
IMHO this development is entirely worthwhile and should have proceeded way back. Please define what you mean by "worthwhile". IMHO the people of Watford have managed without this line for a very long time. It won't hurt them to wait a few years longer. There is no place for marginal schemes such as this, especially when seen in the light of the breadth and depth of the public spending cuts that the coalition government is expected to announce next month. |
CROXLEY RAIL LINK decision due this year
"1506" wrote in message ... On Sep 9, 2:17 pm, "Zen83237" wrote: "1506" wrote in message ... On Sep 9, 5:55 am, Stephen Furley wrote: Croxley Rail Link decision due this year eWatford Observer Thursday 9th September 2010 A decision on the Croxley Rail Link project will be made at the end of this year, a government minister has revealed. Watford MP Richard Harrington and Mayor Dorothy Thornhill visited the Department of Transport (DfT) today (Thursday), where they met with Transport Minister Norman Baker MP to discuss the extension of the Metropolitan Line from Croxley Green to Watford Junction. Together they argued that the scheme not only offered excellent value for money at a time of financial restraint but was also integral to the development of the proposed Watford Health Campus. They also pointed out the benefits to the residents further afield in north west London. Most government departments have been asked to draw up plans to make savings of up to 25 per cent. This led to the DfT putting all spending plans on hold before reassessing them and in particular, their carbon footprint. It is hoped this criteria will, therefore, favour smaller schemes such as the rail link. During their meeting, Mr Baker said the final decision on the project would be made at the end of the year. Mr Harrington said: It was important for us to go and see the Minister and push the benefits of the scheme for Watford and the surrounding area. I and nearly everyone Ive spoken to really wants this project to go full steam ahead. Its my and Dorothys duty shout loudly for Watford but I think it really makes a difference to a minister when a mayor and MP come and state their case. The Minister certainly knows how passionately we care about the project. I realise that it is a difficult job for the Minister to make savings to the transport budget. However, I think his response to our arguments was very positive. Mayor Thornhill added: We had a very good meeting and I think we did a good job in pressing home Watfords case. The Minister had clearly done his homework and was interested in our plans for Watford. The Minister will be making his mind up on a whole host of transport projects by the end of the year so it will be good to get a decision one way or another. .............................. .............................. John Burke WRUG I predict that the decision will be that they will put off making a decision. That would be par for the course. IMHO this development is entirely worthwhile and should have proceeded way back. How long did they spend talking about this. If they had spent a bit more time doing and I little bit less time talking it would have been built by now. So the likes of Dorothy Thornhill only has herself to blame. Broadly speaking: I agree. However, there is the small matter of funding. That is especially difficult just now. It is unfortunate that this nettle was not firmly grasped during the recent more prosperous years. Not do the Dome, not do the Olympics, not do 2 wars, not **** money up against the wall inefficiently on other projects for a start. Kevin Oh I forgot, not f**k up the economy and give huge amounts of money to the banks. |
CROXLEY RAIL LINK decision due this year
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, 1506 wrote: That would be par for the course. *IMHO this development is entirely worthwhile and should have proceeded way back. How long did they spend talking about this. If they had spent a bit more time doing and I little bit less time talking it would have been built by now. So the likes of Dorothy Thornhill only has herself to blame. Broadly speaking: I agree. However, there is the small matter of funding. That is especially difficult just now. It is unfortunate that this nettle was not firmly grasped during the recent more prosperous years. ahh, but it was, more or less. This, and about 20 other projects were all funded by monies given to the regions to spend on their priorities, and the previous government passed off the sums etc.... the new govt has called them all in and it reviewing the sums again, so expect something of a collective decision post October 20 SB |
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