Issue details
Woolwell to The George Transport Scheme: Phase 2 Construction Contract Award
To award the construction contract to Balfour
Beatty for Phase 2 of the Woolwell to The George Transport Scheme
through the Scape Procure Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
Framework.
Phase 2 will include the replacement of Woolwell Roundabout with a
new signalised junction, dualling of the A386 Tavistock Road
between Woolwell Road and The George junction to provide two lanes
in each direction as well as dedicated walking and cycling
facilities, utility diversions and environmental mitigation.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/11/2025
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Commercially sensitive information.
Open/Exempt: Open;
Decision due: Not before 17 December 2025 by Service Director for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure
Comment: Paul Barnard (Service Director for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure)
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Transport
Lead director: Strategic Director for Growth
Department: Growth
Contact: Philip Heseltine, Head of Transport Strategy Email: philip.heseltine@plymouth,gov.uk Tel: 01752 307942.
Consultation process
The project has been subject to various stages of consultation (preferred option consultation 2021). Project update information events Sep 2024 (as part of Phase 1 construction start of works activities).
Making Representations: Please contact glenn.caplin-grey@plymouth.gov.uk if you would like to make representations. Any non-confidential document(s) may be obtained from the officer contact by email or from Plymouth City Council, Council House, Plymouth, PL1 2AA.
Information to be considered by the decision makers: Decision Sheet, Briefing Paper, CIA, EIA, Procurement Decision Record and any other relevant documentation.
Is this decision due to be taken in private? (Yes/No): No.