Community & Environmental
Services
County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2SG
NCC general enquiries: 0344 800 8020
Textphone: 0344 800 8011
17 July 2015
Via email
John Dowie
Acting Director, General Roads, Traffic and Local Group
Department for Transport
Dear Mr Dowie
Re: Norwich Northern Distributor Road (NDR)
You will be aware that the NDR has now concluded its statutory processes following
confirmation of the DCO by the Secretary of State. We have therefore been working hard
to finalise the target cost for the project (we already have a contract with Balfour Beatty
Civils Ltd) so that this can inform our full approval submission.
Whilst we still have to finalise the work to establish the target cost for the project, we are
realising a potentially significant increase in the overall project costs, primarily related to
construction inflation.
I have attached an email that David Allfrey (NCC) has sent to Charlie Sunderland in order
to make him aware of the potential impacts on the project costs and approvals
processes. You will see that this includes a request for some additional funding
contribution by DfT.
I would really appreciate some time to meet with you to discuss the position we find
ourselves in and to see whether there are some funding options we can develop and
possibly agree to assist us in delivering this project, which is so significant to the growth
agenda for the region and the delivery of our long term transport plans.
I am now on leave but will be returning on Monday 27 July and would hope to be able to
meet with you, or discuss the details by phone if possible in that week. If possible, while I
am away, please could you liaise with my PA Jen McConnell on
xxx.xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx who will be able to arrange my diary around a day/time to
suit you.
Yours sincerely
Tom McCabe
Executive Director of Community and Environmental Services