£250m NGT project moves forward

The £250m New Generation Transport scheme has taken a small step closer today, after planning proposals have been supported.

A Leeds City Council plans panel took place this afternoon and although no decision was expected, officers supported the proposals in principle, subject to conditions.

The list of buildings set for demolition were due to be discussed today, as well as a number of other issues facing the proposals.

The Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) has been submitted, which is the first stage in gaining the legal approval the city needs to construct and operate a trolleybus system. This is likely to be followed by a public inquiry next spring.

One of the city’s key transformational projects, New Generation Transport is at the heart of creating an integrated transport network for Leeds to support the city’s future development. At an investment level of £250m, it is one of the largest investments in transport infrastructure in the UK outside London.

The first line will run from Holt Park in the north of the city to Stourton in the south, with the possibility of a second and third extension being planned.
The extensions will travel to St James’s University Hospital and the new Aire Valley Leeds Enterprise Zone to the south east of the city centre.