It sets out five over-arching objectives for transport:1)To protect and enhance the built and natural environment;
2)To protect and enhance the built and natural environment;
3)To contribute to an efficient economy, and to support sustainable economic growth in appropriate locations;
4)To promote accessibility to everyday facilities for all, especially those without a car; and
5)To promote the integration of all forms of transport and land use planning, leading to a better, more efficient transport system.
A comprehensive appraisal was undertaken of the four options, taking into account these objectives and engineering, environmental, social, economic, and operational factors. This appraisal also considered the results of the public consultation exercise and wider views of stakeholders.
Following the initial option appraisal process, Option 1 was identified as the 'preferred route'. This was endorsed by the DLR Ltd Board in November 2001 and by Greenwich Council Cabinet Committee in January 2002.
The 2.5 km extension from King George V station at North Woolwich will be via two parallel bored tunnels under the Thames, to a new partly sub-surface station adjacent to the existing Woolwich Arsenal network rail Station. The new DLR station will be constructed - built partly under Woolwich New Road with station entrances at Greens End and Woolwich New Road giving access to the Town centre and the Royal Arsenal. The existing Woolwich Arsenal Station will be modified to fully integrate with the DLR station.
