Project:

Padeswood Rail Enhancement Project

Overview:

This project will:

  • Increase passenger service levels on the Wrexham - Liverpool Railway Enhancement Project, starting with 2 trains per hour (tph) and eventually raising to 4tph.
  • Enhance the efficiency of freight train operations to and from Padeswood Cement Works, including deconflicting freight moves with passenger services and improving overall network performance.
  • Increase freight train frequency from 3 to 10 trains per week.

Lead sponsor:

 

 

Objectives

Additional GVA

Generate £2.8 million per annum net additional GVA.

Job Creation

Create up to 64 FTE new jobs for the region by 2036.

Investment

To deliver a total investment of up to £42 million in North Wales.

Investment Targets

£4.2m

Growth Deal

£13.6m

Other public sector

£23.7m

Private Sector

£41.5m

Total Investment

Which stage has the project reached?

Stage01.
Determine the Project context:

The planning phase of the spending proposal. Assessing the strategic context for the project and demonstrating how it provides synergy with other projects within the portfolio.

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Stage02.
Preparing the Strategic Outline Case:

The scoping phase of the project. Making the case for change and identifying the preferred way forward.

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Stage03.
Preparing the Outline Business Case:

The planning phase for the project. Identifying the options that provide value for money, confirming the affordability of the project and determining the arrangements for the successful delivery of the project. 

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Stage04.
Approval of the Outline Business Case:

The Outline Business Case is presented to the Economic Well-being Sub-Committee for approval. When approved the procurement phase of the project can begin. 

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Stage05.
Preparing the Full Business Case:

The procurement phase of the project. Recording the findings of the procurement and confirming the management arrangements for the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the project.  

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Stage06.
Approval of the Full Business Case:

The Full Business Case is presented to the Economic Well-being Sub-Committee for approval. When approved the implementation phase of the project can begin. 

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Stage07.
Project Implementation and Monitoring:

The project implementation phase. The Full Business Case is used as a reference point to deliver the project and monitor progress. 

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Stage08.
Project Evaluation:

The post project implementation stage. Evaluating how well the project was delivered and lessons learnt.  The Full Business Case is used to determine the extent the anticipated benefits were delivered and realised.

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Key Members

  • David Mathews Land and Property Programme Manager