Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 8329
Received: 31/03/2015
Respondent: Miss Amanda Foan
It should be noted that much of the infrastructure in the area is already nearing breaking point; this includes roads, trains, education and health care. Development must not increase the challenges to the borough's infrastructure.
Whilst transport is considered, the focus appears to be on Crossrail and links to Brentwood Town Centre. Although important, given the scale of potential development within the A127 Corridor, a completely fresh transport strategy needs to be developed for this area.
Transport strategies will need to consider both the impact of Brentwood and Basildon's development along the c2c rail line, and other local councils, such as Southend and Castle Point, looking to develop along this line as well.
The transport strategy will also need to incorporate regular public transport to local employment locations given the potential redevelopment of the West Horndon industrial estates.
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