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Getting to IKEA or
Wimbledon could become easier with the coming of Croydon Tramlink to Anerley
and Crystal Palace Park. This major extension to the existing network is now
out to consultation and could be carrying passengers by 2013.
You can take part in the
consultation by going along to the Exhibition at Upper Norwood Salvation Army
Hall, Westow Street:
- Friday 10th November, 11 am to 8pm
- Saturday 11 November, 12 noon to 5pm
The proposed tram route
will leave the Beckenham branch at Harrington Road (near Norbury Junction) with
a stop on Penge Road and either join or cross Anerley Hill at the railway
bridge near the end of Thicket Road (the road that runs around the Penge side
of the Park). This seems to be a done deal. What the consultation appears to be
really about is how it gets up the hill to Crystal Palace Parade. There are
three option:
- Option 1: Along Anerley Hill itself. This would cause
the removal of parking and loading bays for local shops.
- Option 2: Follow the railway to the station and then
through a cutting in the Park to the bus station.
- Option 3: A combination of 1 (as far the road junction
with the station) and 2 through the Park
The extension plan also
appears to be interlinked with the East London Line Extension to Crystal Palace
and the greater London Development Agency (LDA) plan for the takeover and
regeneration of Crystal Palace Park itself. The LDA's previous plan to replace
the current swimming pool complex with a new centre based on the athletic
stadium has hit the buffers. English Heritage's have refused demolition of this
listed NSC building despite the wishes of the public when consulted on this
issue.
So I guess we should be
happy that TfL want our comments on this - so do get along and have a look. Or
you can visit TfL's website «here»
Images are from the TfL consultation
document
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