WAG doesn't know how M4 across Gwent levels is to be funded!

Questions asked of WAG and reply by
Smith, Wayne (DE&T - RNR8) Wayne.Smith@Wales.GSI.Gov.UK

Re a new toll road across the Gwent Levels

Please can you tell me how this is going to be funded. Is it a PFI or PPP?

The WAG page on this http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/transport/roads/NewRoads2/M4/?lang=en
Studies will now be carried out to investigate funding and procurement methods for the new M4. These studies will include an analysis of private/public funding partnerships.
Have these studies been carried out and what was the conclusion?
Please can you send me a copy.

The reply - does this answer the question?

The Outline Business Case for the project is presently being prepared. This will primarily consider how the project could be funded, financed and procured, tolling is considered as one of the options within this case.

This Business Case for the project is due to be submitted to the Minister shortly as Ministerial approval will be necessary to decide if the project should proceed to the necessary statutory procedures to provide the powers to construct the scheme.

After the Minister has considered the document and a decision has been made, the details therein will be available to the public, which is anticipated for 2009.

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M4 Widening Folly

Cardiff M4 widening start

Unecessary - a new bottle neck! A separate cycle lane would have been more useful and cheaper! Many homes will be affected by the increase in noise and pollution!

Work will start at the end of May on the M4 motorway widening scheme from junction 29 Castleton to junction 32 Coryton, north of Cardiff.
Contractor Alfred McAlpine Project Services will be widening this 13.5km (eight mile) section of existing dual two-lane motorway to dual three-lane motorway.The M4 Widening scheme starting at the end of May 2007 is expected to be complete by December 2009, and will significantly ease congestion particularly at peak periods.Further information can be obtained from the M4 Widening Public Liaison facilities:Tel: 07805 619615 E-mail: M4liaison@alfredmcalpineplc.com or visit the M4 web page http://www.m4widening29to32.com