Housing Development

ANNOUNCER: Part 2. You will hear a talk to members of the public about plans for a new housing development near a town called Nunston. First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 14. Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 14.

MARK REYNOLDS: Hello everyone. It's good to see that so many members of the public have come to our presentation about the new housing development planned on the outskirts of Nunston. I'm Mark Reynolds, the Communications Manager for the project.

MARK REYNOLDS: I'll start with a brief overview of our plans. One question people often ask is why we chose this particular site for development. At the moment the land is used for farming, like much of the land around Nunston.

MARK REYNOLDS: However, because of the new industrial center in Nunston, there is a high demand for housing for employees in the area. At present many workers must commute long distances.

MARK REYNOLDS: There is also an international airport only 20 minutes away by car. Although this is convenient, it was not one of the main selection criteria for the site.

MARK REYNOLDS: More important for us was the fact that there is an excellent hospital only 15 km away and a large secondary school even closer.

MARK REYNOLDS: One disadvantage of the site is that it lies on a fairly steep slope. However, we have considered this carefully in our planning, so it should not cause major problems.

MARK REYNOLDS: We have received a lot of positive feedback about the development plans. People particularly like the variety of housing types and price ranges.

MARK REYNOLDS: Many people also appreciate that it will only take a short drive to reach the surrounding countryside.

MARK REYNOLDS: We were pleased that so many people liked the layout design of the development. Most said it made a good overall impression and blended well with the natural landscape.

MARK REYNOLDS: The plan also includes protection for trees and wildlife on the site.

MARK REYNOLDS: Some people suggested adding more cycling facilities, which we will consider. Overall, however, people believe the development will create a community where people of all ages can live comfortably together.

ANNOUNCER: Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 15 to 20. Now listen and answer questions 15 to 20.

MARK REYNOLDS: I'll now show you a map of the proposed development. The area is bordered on the south by the main road leading to Nunston. Another boundary is formed by London Road.

MARK REYNOLDS: On the western side of the development there will be around 400 houses and three apartment blocks.

MARK REYNOLDS: There will also be a primary school for children up to the age of 11. This will be located on the main road that runs through the development, at the second left turning.

MARK REYNOLDS: A large sports center with both indoor and outdoor facilities will be located on the western side, just below the road branching from London Road.

MARK REYNOLDS: There will also be a medical clinic. If you look at the lake near the top of the map, the clinic will be just below it, to the right of a street of houses.

MARK REYNOLDS: A community center will also be built. On the northeast side there will be houses for residents aged over 65, and the community center will be next to them.

MARK REYNOLDS: There will be a supermarket between the two entrances to the development.

MARK REYNOLDS: The three large trees near London Road will remain, and a playground for younger children will be built just south of them.

MARK REYNOLDS: The playground will be located in the curve of the road near the top of the development and will have views of the lake.

ANNOUNCER: That is the end of Part 2. You now have 30 seconds to check your answers.