Archive | July, 2018
2018 Supertram Rail Replacement Scheme – Area 3 Gleadless Townend to Herdings Park
30 Jul2018 Supertram Rail Replacement Scheme
The next phase of works on the rail replacement project will be Area 3 between Gleadless Townend and Herdings Park on Friday 10 August 2018.
The project will see over 22 kilometers of tram track replaced to future-proof the Supertram network. The new rail will improve passenger comfort and reduce noise in areas where the track is currently worn.
Planned work areas this year
Area 2 works between Birley Lane and Halfway are well underway and on schedule to complete on Wednesday 8 August 2018. The proposed dates for the remaining phases are as follows:
| Area | Track affected | Routes affected | Proposed Dates
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| Area 3 | Gleadless Townend – Herdings Park | Purple | Friday 10 August to Sunday 19 August |
| Area 4 | Gleadless Townend – Halfway/Herding Park | Blue
Purple |
Saturday 25 August to Sunday 2 September, plus Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 September |
| Area 5 | Donetsk Way – Halfway | Blue | Monday 10 September to Friday 14 September |
Area 3: Gleadless Townend – Herdings Park
Area 3 works will begin on Friday 10 August between Gleadless Townend and Herdings Park.
Where will trams operate to and from?
- Blue route services will run as normal between Malin Bridge and Halfway
- Yellow route services will run as normal between Meadowhall and Middlewood
- Purple route services will operate a limited service between Cathedral and Birley Lane where they will terminate
Halfway Park and Ride
Parking at Halfway Park and Ride will be free whilst these essential works take place. Customers will just need to buy their ticket on board.
What replacement buses will operate?
The P3 replacement buses will operate between Gleadless Townend and Herdings Park to minimise disruption to passengers as Herdings/Leighton Road and Herdings Park tram stops will be closed.
P3 Route: Gleadless Townend to Herdings Park – Friday 10 August to Sunday 19 August
Traffic Management and Impact on other bus services
Norton Avenue/Leighton Road
Friday 10 August to Monday 13 August 2018
Traffic Management
- None required
Impact on other bus services
None
20:00 Saturday 11 August to 06:00 Monday 13 August 2018
Traffic Management
- Inbound closure of Norton Avenue.
- Inbound traffic diverted via A61, Sheffield Parkway
- Local diversion via Norton Avenue, Blackstock Road, Gleadless Road.
Impact on other bus services
- Services 18 and 18a towards the city centre will operate via Norton Avenue, Raeburn Road and Leighton Road before resuming normal route on Norton Avenue.
Monday 13 August to Saturday 18 August 2018
Traffic Management
- Prohibited right turn from Norton Avenue on to Leighton Road
- Diversion for Leighton Road via Norton Avenue, Lightwood roundabout and Norton Avenue.
Impact on other bus services
- None
20:00 Saturday 18 August to 06:00 Monday 20 August 2018
Traffic Management
- Inbound closure of Norton Avenue
Impact on other bus services
- Services 18 and 18a towards the city centre will operate via Norton Avenue, Raeburn Road and Leighton Road before resuming normal route on Norton Avenue.
How is this information being communicated to customers?
Posters have been displayed at affected tram stops, and Area 3 leaflets have been produced by Supertram which will be available on trams shortly.
Customers are encouraged to plan ahead and check before they travel.
Further information is available:
- Online at com/RailReplacement or supertram.com;
- Via twitter @SCSupertram, @TSYalerts; and @travelSYorks
- By calling Traveline on 01709 51 51 51.
The following public drop-in events are also being held on Friday 3 August:
- Crystal Peaks 12pm – 2pm.
- Gleadless Library 3pm – 4.30pm
To find out more about the works and the impact it may have on travel around the area please feel free to call in at any time between the hours above on Friday 3 August. There will be representatives from South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE), Stagecoach Supertram or VolkerRail on hand to answer any questions.
How can you help?
It would be appreciated if you could please let as many people as possible know about the works and the impact they may have on their journeys. Please encourage them to plan ahead and check before they travel.
Details in relation of Area 4 – Gleadless Townend to Halfway/Herdings Park, due to commence in late August, will be provided in advance of the works starting on site.
Job Vacancy at Wates – Office Administrator (deadline 10th August)
30 JulJOB VACANCY
| Opportunity: | Office Administrator |
| Employer Name: | Wates |
| Place of Work: | Peacock Industrial estate Sheffield |
| Hours of Work: | 9am till 4.30pm 37 hours Monday To Friday |
| Reporting to: | Site Manager : Gary Wood, Ian Smith, Andrew Bell
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| Expected Start: | TBC |
| Information: | Wates.co.uk |
| Project: | Aids and Adaptations /Electrical contract |
| Duties | This opportunity will suit applicant interested in office administration
· General Administration · Document Control · Answering Telephone · Creating and maintaining information on systems and databases · Creating and maintaining efficient electronic and paper filing system. · General Admistrative duties including filing, faxing and photocopying. |
| Essential Skills: | · Excellent Timekeeping
· Willingness to learn · Interest in the Construction industry · A good understanding of Microsoft Excel · Confidence with using telephone · Good communication skills · A good knowledge of maintaining records and database.
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| Desired Skills: | Previous experience in a construction environment would be beneficial but not essential
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| To Apply: | Please forward CVs to maria.devlin@wates.co.uk
Closing date for applications : Friday 10th August 2018 |
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