CLOSED - Brighton Place Roadworks Consultation

City of Edinburgh Council is asking the community for feedback on three options for the replacement of the road surface in Brighton Place.

1. Full Sett Reconstruction, which means lifting the existing setts (cobbles) and relaying them.

2. Asphalt Reconstruction, which means removing the setts and laying tarmac.

3. Asphalt Overlay, which means laying tarmac on top of the setts.

The council has also provided the following information:-

Type of construction	Cost	Cost over 20 yrs	Phases	Duration of works
1. Full Sett Reconstruction	£1.3m	£1.3m	2-3	56 weeks
2. Asphalt Reconstruction	£400k	£400k	1-2	16 weeks
3. Asphalt Overlay	£200k	£800k	1	4 weeks

• The expected lifespan of a well laid setted street is 25 years +
• The expected lifespan of a well laid asphalt street is 20+ years
• The expected lifespan of asphalt overlaid on setts is 5 years

The Council's current policy states: “The city's setted streets, whinstone kerbs, etc., all add to the character and individuality of Edinburgh and need to be preserved and maintained.”

The estimated costs and project timescales could be compared as follows:-



The following points were made during discussions on the matter at November’s meeting of Portobello Community Council:-

• The current road surface was laid less than 10 years ago
• Portobello is a Conservation Area and setted streets are a recognised part of Edinburgh’s heritage.
• Closing all or part of Brighton Place could cause considerable inconvenience to local residents and business owners
• Closing all or part of Brighton Place could be damaging to Portobello High Street retailers and other businesses in the area.
• The current poor surface and the speed and size of vehicles is believed to be causing considerable vibration in nearby homes.
• The current poor surface is often raised by cyclists as a concern

Sorry, this Consultation has now Closed.

Closing date: Friday, 20 February