Temple Quay, Plot 3 Infrastructure Works

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The Plot 3 Infrastructure works around Temple Quay being approximately 3,000m2 of pavement construction, generally comprise of stone capping with tarmac sub-base, sand and block paving, and associated works will include the following components: • Earthworks • Extension of Friary to Meads Reach Bridge o This work would comprise the extension of Friary as a two carriageway road east of Isambard Walk to Meads Reach Bridge. o As part of this work the footway to the north of Friary (adjacent to the Plot 3 development site) would be extended to 6 metres in width, as will the footway to the south (adjacent to the station) would be made 8.5 metres in width and include the provision of 6 new benches and an avenue of 5 new trees. o The Friary will terminate with the provision of a new flexible use open space • Flexible Open Space o Space for temporary use will also be provided between the extended Friary and the listed retaining wall (outside of development area) o The area will be finished with seating terraces, and a planted bank to tie into the existing levels forming an earth retaining structure. o This area will also need to be made capable of accommodating the occasional vehicle turning. • Opening Isambard Walk as a two-way vehicular street between Friary and Temple Back East o The existing pedestrianised Isambard Walk will be opened for two-way vehicle access to create a link between Temple Back East and Friary, and to tie in with the existing road of the private estate. As part of this work a new footway will also be provided to the eastern side of the Isambard Walk new carriageway. o Isambard Walk will act as a shared space, and so will be treated to reduce the potential dominance of vehicles and reduce vehicle speeds o The footway, trees, cycle parking and street furniture to the west of Isambard Walk and in The Square would remain as existing. • Temple Back East o The existing turning head area on Temple Back East would be removed, to allow two way vehicular access to Isambard Walk o Two way vehicular access will be maintained to Rope Walk, with a left turn out of Rope Walk into Isambard Walk to be provided for o Existing crossing will be maintained across from The Square to the footway on Temple Back East