The Adoption of a New Public Highway by the States of Jersey

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A decision made (12/06/2007) regarding: The Adoption of a New Public Highway by the States of Jersey - La Rue Hamel, St. Clement.

Subject:	The Adoption of a New Public Highway by the States of Jersey - La Rue Hamel, St Clement
Decision Reference:	MD-T-2007-0049		Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):	N/A
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	N/A		Report File ref:	I:Minister:2007:Ministerial Decisions:MD 00
Written report – Title	The Adoption of a New Public Highway by the States of Jersey - La Rue Hamel, St Clement
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Robert Cabot Assistant Traffic Engineer
Decision(s): The Minister agreed that the new road (La Rue Hamel), and the drains beneath had been constructed to a standard, such that: The ownership of the new road (La Rue Hamel) should be transferred from the current owner to ownership by the Public A report and proposition will be taken to the States of Jersey, proposing the Main Roads Classification Act for the new road.
Reason(s) for decision: To carry out the actions required following completion by the Developer of the obligations detailed in the Planning Obligation agreement entered into by a previous Environment and Public Services Committee, with the Developer of Field 203, the northwest part of field 204, and field 252, St Clement, and to enable completion of the traffic calming measures which are ongoing in La Rue de Jambart.
Action required: The Department of Property Holdings is to proceed with the transfer of ownership of the land on which the road is built, in accordance with the Planning Obligation Agreement To request the Greffier of the States to lodge ‘au Greffe’ the Main Roads (Classification) (Amendment No. 28) (Jersey) Act 200- (REW), attached.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)		Date of Decision: 12 June 2007