Gerrards Cross



	We are currently working with our construction partner Costain to complete the development of the store as quickly and as safely as possible. As we move closer to this goal, we will be keeping local residents, rail travellers and other interested parties fully informed every step of the way by using this website to provide all the latest news concerning the development. News Release... October, 2007 Tesco addresses the Rotary Club of Misbourne Matins The Rotary Club of Misbourne Matins welcomed Michael Kissman, the Corporate Affairs Manager for Tesco in the South-East, to its breakfast meeting on Wednesday 10 October. Mr Kissman gave a short presentation about Tesco’s strategy for progressing the plans for the new store in Gerrards Cross, before taking questions from local Rotarians and their guests. Addressing the audience, Mr Kissman outlined the new timetable for the store and the chosen method of construction for the tunnel. He stressed that safety would be the absolute priority during the construction process, though where the timetable could be brought forward without compromising safety, the development team would look at ways in which this could be achieved. The issue of the haul route consent required from the council to enable fill material to be transported to the site by rail was also raised by the audience, as was the use of Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate (IBAA). In responding to concerns about IBAA, Mr Kissman reiterated the conclusion of the Acton Report that its use on the Gerrards Cross site is “safe and lawful”. Mr Kissman also referred to an independent response issued by the Health Protection Agency (HPA), which backed up Dr Acton’s conclusions. Speaking on the event, Michael Kissman commented: “I was very pleased to be invited to speak at the Rotary Club of Misbourne Matins. The discussion was lively and interesting and there were, of-course, a number of difficult issues raised which I was pleased to address. On balance, it was heartening to hear support for our plans from most of the audience.” Club President Louis Moss, who organised the Tesco visit, explained: “As Rotarians, we have a passionate interest in our local environment and we were delighted to welcome Mr Kissman who reassured us on several points of concern and gave a really interesting presentation on Tesco’s plans for its forthcoming store.” News Archive: 8th December 2008 - Tesco supports Gerrards Cross Traders Association Christmas Lights Appeal 9th October 2008 - Tesco tunnels ahead 29th February 2008 - The wait is over - Work to start at Tesco Gerrards Cross 10th January 2008 - Tesco updates Council 15th October 2007 - Health Protection Agency confirms no danger posed by IBAA in Gerrards Cross October 2007 - Tesco addresses the Rotary Club of Misbourne Matins 12th September 2007 - Tesco response to Bucks county council development control committee meeting July 2007 - Tesco holds public meeting with residents of Gerrards Cross 16th July 2007 - Tesco recieves agreement from Network Rail for new tunnel design at Gerrards Cross 26th June 2007 - Tesco announces intention to complete Gerrards Cross