Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what costs to the public purse were incurred as a result of the renaming ceremony for the Second Severn Crossing.
A list of invited guests to the reception to mark the renaming of the Second Severn Crossing can be seen in the enclosed table. In addition to this, Media representatives were invited by Clarence House via the Royal rota and attended the reception.
The costs that have been incurred to date as a result of renaming the Second Severn Crossing are detailed below. These costs reflect standard street furniture costs. All costs will be met by Highways England. These are one-off costs and no significant ongoing maintenance costs are anticipated.
Order Value | Description |
1,280.00 | SSC Lane Closures East & West 20-Mar-18 -Instruction 04: Survey Drainage Located at Avon & Gwent Abutments |
125.00 | Produce Etching Artwork for Bridge Naming Plates |
290.84 | 2156mm X 575mm Composite Aluminium Sign - Prince of Wales Bridge - On Site but not used |
562.85 | 2707mm X 875mm Composite Aluminium Sign Bi-Lingual - On Site but not used |
171.62 | 5100mm X 89mm X 3.2mm Galvanised Steel Sign Post C/W Cap - On Site but not used |
194.50 | 4500mm X 89mm X 3.2mm Galvanised Steel Sign Post C/W Cap - On Site but not used |
22.68 | 89mm Stainless Steel Fixing Clips - On Site but not used |
60.00 | Carriage - On Site but not used |
39.48 | Cladfix 5.5 C 38 3PT 16BW |
2,628.43 | Plaque Measuring 1219mm X 610mm X 20mm English Version |
2,628.43 | Plaque Measuring 1219mm X 610mm X 20mm English/Welsh Version |
80.00 | Carriage |
4,536.00 | VMS Sign Hire - 28 Days |
150.00 | Delivery to Second Severn Crossing Unit |
150.00 | Collection from Second Severn Crossing Unit |
180.55 | All Seasons Gazebo |
167.34 | 1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon & Black Border: English |
167.34 | 1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon & Black Border: Welsh |
24.00 | Carriage |
675.00 | Barrier Sleeves |
2,560.00 | SSC Lane Closures East 04-08-Jun-18 - Instruction 16 |
1,920.00 | SSC Lane Closures West 06-08-Jun-18 - Instruction 17 |
395.00 | Provide IPV & Driver - Install VMS Signs - Instruction 21 |
167.34 | 1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon & Black Border: English (inc. Grass) |
167.34 | 1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon & Black Border: Welsh (inc. Grass) |
42.00 | Carriage |
100.00 | Lifting Beam Hire |
5,539.08 | Construction Manager |
850.00 | Hire of Rigid HIAB 26th June |
4,800.00 | Install Sign Bases |
The cost of the reception to mark the renaming of the Second Severn Crossing was £6,767. This event was an opportunity to highlight the important economic benefits that the withdrawal of the tolls will bring, emphasizing the opportunities for cross border working and greater cooperation between South Wales and South West England.