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Free travel pass help for newly-employed West Midland workers

Passengers in the Black Country with new jobs are being urged to snap up free travel passes on the bus, tram and train.

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is working in partnership with public transport operators to offer two four-week tickets free, then a third four-week ticket at a 50 per cent discount on some travel passes under the Workwise scheme.

The initiative was set up to give newly employed workers a helping hand.

Workwise previously offered half price travel for three months on selected West Midlands travel passes. Now the West Midlands Combined Authority and its operators have launched a new offer to help more people into work.

Matthew Savin, aged 22, from Oldbury, has recently joined the authority as a service desk support apprentice.

“The Workwise offer has helped me to get cheaper access to transport links, which allowed me to kickstart my new apprenticeship. I was unemployed for almost six months and the scheme has given me much-needed travel support, making it easier for me to get to work. I’m really looking forward to my new job and the future is bright,” Mr Savin says.

Sandwell Council’s regeneration and growth boss Councillor Iqbal Padda, who attended the launch at West Bromwich Bus Station, said: “We welcome this boost for getting the people of Sandwell back into work, to develop their skills so they can respond to changing business needs and obtain jobs in the growing West Midlands economy.”

West Midlands mayor Andy Street said: “Sadly we know thousands of people have lost their jobs or been put on furlough because of the pandemic, so it’s never been more important to help residents into work.

“There are lots of jobs available now, in sectors such as construction, health and care, and digital, but we know that the cost of travel to work is a major barrier to employment because most people don’t get paid for up to a month after starting their new job.

“That’s why we are offering eight weeks’ worth of free bus, tram and rail travel for people moving into work, plus a half-price ticket for four more weeks - and I would ask all employers to make sure their new staff are aware of this offer.”

Anyone paying an adult fare who lives or works in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Coventry and Solihull may be eligible to apply for Workwise.

Apprentices and those who are increasing their weekly hours to 16 or more in their current job could also benefit from the scheme.

Details are on the TfWM website.

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• Published: September 14, 2021

Residents in the West Midlands who have just gained a new job could benefit from free bus, tram and rail travel to work.

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has teamed up with local transport operators to offer two four-week tickets free, then a third four-week ticket at a 50% discount from the standard price on selected bus, tram and nnetwork travel passes through the Workwise scheme.

The scheme is aimed at giving newly employed people a helping hand into work.

Previously, Workwise offered half-price travel for three months on selected West Midlands travel passes, and TfWM, which is part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), and its partners have now launched a new offer to help more people into work.

The former scheme had supported nearly 4,900 people over the past four years and in a recent TfWM survey, almost half of those who responded said they wouldn’t have been able to take up their new job without help with their travel costs.

Matthew Savin, aged 22, from Oldbury, has recently joined the WMCA as a service desk support apprentice.

He said: “The Workwise offer has helped me to get cheaper access to transport links, which allowed me to kickstart my new apprenticeship. I was unemployed for almost six months and the scheme has given me much-needed travel support, making it easier for me to get to work. I’m really looking forward to my new job and the future is bright.”

Councillor Iqbal Padda, Sandwell Council’s cabinet member for regeneration and growth, who attended the launch at West Bromwich Bus Station said: “We welcome this boost for getting the people of Sandwell back into work, to develop their skills so they can respond to changing business needs and obtain jobs in the growing West Midlands economy.”

Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands, said: “Sadly we know thousands of people have lost their jobs or been put on furlough because of the pandemic, so it’s never been more important to help residents into work.

“There are lots of jobs available now, in sectors such as construction, health and care, and digital, but we know that the cost of travel to work is a major barrier to employment because most people don’t get paid for up to a month after starting their new job.

“That’s why we are offering eight weeks’ worth of free bus, tram and rail travel for people moving into work, plus a half-price ticket for four more weeks – and I would ask all employers to make sure their new staff are aware of this offer.”

Cllr Ian Ward, leader of Birmingham City Council and WMCA portfolio holder for transport, said: “It’s critical that local people are able to take up the job opportunities they are offered.

“The Workwise scheme is a great example of how TfWM and local transport operators are working together to help residents, especially those on benefits, move into work. In addition, supporting more people to use public transport is part of our wider goal to help the region achieve net zero by 2041.”

Anyone paying an adult fare who lives or works in Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall or Wolverhampton, and who started a new job after being unemployed, could be eligible to apply for Workwise.

Apprentices and those who are increasing their weekly hours to 16 or more in their current job could also benefit from the scheme.

To find out more about Workwise visit https://www.tfwm.org.uk/swift-and-tickets/discounts-and-free-travel-passes/discounts-for-jobseekers/

Employers can find out more about helping new staff to apply for Workwise here:  https://www.tfwm.org.uk/swift-and-tickets/discounts-and-free-travel-passes/discounts-for-jobseekers/help-someone-apply-for-workwise-travel-support/

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Award-winning Jobseeker support goes online

Published: Friday 05 Aug 2016

Jobseekers in the West Midlands can now access award-winning support anytime, anywhere - with WorkWise Online http://www.networkwestmidlands.com/information-for/jobseekers/ , the first scheme of its kind in the country.

The ground-breaking programme, which offers free public transport tickets and expert journey planning advice, is run by the sustainable travel team at Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).

It is available at http://workwise.networkwestmidlands.com/Home/Step0<http://workwise.networkwestmidlands.com/Home> . Open the ‘Free four week travel pass' tab and click on ‘Apply online'.

WorkWise was introduced in 2013 with the aim of removing travel barriers for people trying to get back into work, linking up with Jobcentre Plus (JCP).

It proved extremely popular and gained nationwide recognition as a best practice way to deliver travel support for unemployed people, capitalising on a particularly effective working partnership with JCP.

Lead member for fair and safe travel on the authority's Transport Delivery Committee, Cllr Judith Rowley, explained the team was keen to move it onto the next level, with an online offer.

Cllr Rowley said: It was the natural next step in the context of today's technology and the sustainable travel team and our IT team in the WMCA have put a lot of effort into developing this online access.

Now it has gone live and West Midlands people can use it anywhere they have internet access.

It speeds up the process and means we can support even more unemployed people in finding, starting and staying in new jobs.

"We are working closely with local JobCentre Plus offices to help promote and spread the word and information is available on the Network West Midlands website

To date the WorkWise free travel offer has helped more than 27,000 people in the West Midlands find and stay in employment and over 12,000 people to attend job interviews.

The Department for Work & Pensions-sponsored special award last year recognised Centro's support for jobseekers via both its WorkWise and Prince's Trust schemes.

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CITB Advisers can support and guide you in terms of accessing CITB training, grants, funding and apprenticeships. In addition, they can signpost you to other sources of support, help and advice, including local partners and networks, for example LEPs, Growth Hubs and local initiatives. Please find their contact information in the location links below

Contact your local adviser

Natalie Burd Tel: 07780 819423 Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-burd-aa2813136/

I joined CITB in April 2023 moving directly from a HR and Training background within the Construction Industry. My main focus is ensuring that employers know about the full range of CITB grants and funding that are on offer and how this can help businesses grow and thrive. I also support the many construction stakeholders in the region through partnerships and relationship building.

What's happening in your area

There are monthly ‘1-2-1’ or group virtual events taking place allowing you to discuss your thoughts/enquiries. Please contact your adviser Natalie Burd (see above) to learn when the next one is or to book a time that is suitable for you.

Employer Networks

Employer Networks are an initiative set up and funded by CITB aiming to simplify the way you get the support and funding you need to access the training you want.

Talentview Construction is for Employers looking for new talent:

• Showcase your business to talented new recruits
• Promote your training, apprenticeship and first job vacancies
• Search for suitable local candidates
• Make contact with schools, colleges and training providers

Construction Talent Retention Scheme

The Construction Leadership Council’s Talent Retention Scheme helps talented individuals showcase their experience and expertise while helping businesses find the skills they need.

Government incentive payments for hiring an apprentice

Incentive payments for employers who hired a new apprentice between 1 April 2021 and 30 September 2021.

Black Country Chamber of Commerce

The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is the leading regional business support agency for firms based within or doing business across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. We operate in a not-for-profit capacity and work hard for our members across the region’s business community. Through our services and initiatives, we provide platforms and opportunities for businesses to grow, connect and become part of a thriving network which shines a spotlight on the amazing work local companies are doing and helps to make the Black Country a great place to do business.

Funding to help you grow

Midlands engine investment fund .

Offers four different funding options to help your business grow, ranging from small business loans to fund start-ups, to later-stage equity investment that allows established businesses to continue growing. See MEIF Website for details

WMCA – Commercial Investment Fund

The West Midlands Combined Authority Commercial Investment Fund (WMCA CIF) supports the acceleration of commercial property developments within the West Midlands area. It is a revolving fund that aims to underpin the region’s long term growth and stability. Created by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) the fund is open to property developers within the WMCA geography, including the Black Country. Eligible projects include: commercial, light industrial and residential regeneration opportunities (residential as part of a mixed scheme), with investments from £1m to £7m.

See Frontier Development Capital website for detail

Heritage Enterprise

Heritage Lottery Fund supports all kinds of projects, as long as they make a lasting difference for heritage, people and communities. Their funding is used to record the diverse stories of your community, breathe new life into a historic park, create vibrant town centres, and much more. A range of different grant programmes is available with grants from £3,000 to over £5million.

See Heritage Fund website for details

Training groups in your area

There are two training groups at present for the Black Country:

Midlands Construction Training Group

Area coverage: Construction Employers based in the Midlands Key contact: Debbie Westwood Tel: 07748 300796 Emai:   [email protected]

Midlands Roof Training Group 

Group Training Officer: Paul Harper Tel: 07968 505161 Email:  [email protected]

Training Groups receive funding from CITB to support levy registered employers identify and access high-quality cost-effective training. They provide advice and guidance on mandatory and skill specific training, offer support to plan training needs, and help employers access high quality and cost-effective Approved Training Organisations.

• Cost effective training
• Ease of identifying training
• Time and resource saving for employers
• Advice, guidance, and support
• Future planning
• Provide help to give small and micro employers a voice to CITB and wider industry

Contact your CITB customer engagement adviser

Phil Warwick Tel: 07776 226051 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PhilWarwick4 LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/phil-warwick-4b6a8930

I started my career in construction as a trainee consultant engineer where I soon became one of the leads on designing the electrical schematics for new builds for the Burton Group.

I changed careers in the 1990s and entered the world of advice and guidance. The last 20 or so years have then been primarily in this field working across a variety of environments including DWP, schools, colleges and training providers.

I then chose to re-engage with the construction industry and utilise my skills in this area as well as my advice and guidance skills to become the CITB Adviser for Coventry & Warwickshire.

There are monthly ‘1-2-1’ or group virtual events taking place allowing you to discuss your thoughts/enquiries. Please contact your adviser Phil Warwick (see below) to learn when the next one is or to book a time that is suitable for you.

Support to grow your business

Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub                                                                        Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub is a government supported organisation, which offers one-to-one advice and ongoing support to businesses in the region. Providing a ‘front-door’ to the vast range of business support initiatives and programmes on offer locally and nationally, the experienced team of business advisers work closely with local SMEs to identify the best resources for each business and, since launching in 2014, it has helped thousands of Coventry and Warwickshire businesses https://www.cwgrowthhub.co.uk/

Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce

Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce is a local hub for businesses to access a broad offer of business support.

It is one of 53 accredited Chambers of Commerce in the UK and together makes up a strong network of trusted champions of businesses, places and global trade.

The Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce is uniquely placed to help businesses of every size and sector ranging from micro one-person businesses to the largest of employers.

www.cw-chamber.co.uk

Financial support and services

Business finance and funding through Coventry City Council

www.coventry.gov.uk/info/1287/business_finance_and_funding

Warwickshire County Council and Other Business Loan & Grant Programmes

www.warwickshire.gov.uk/businessgrants

Training groups in area

There are no training groups specifically for the Coventry and Warwickshire area. You may want to contact a nearby group.

Area coverage: Construction employers based in the Midlands Key contact: Debbie Westwood Tel: 07748 300796 Email:  [email protected] Website: www.mctg.co.uk

Jenny Samuels Tel: 07557 172424 Email: [email protected]

Talent View

Talent View Construction is for Employers looking for new talent:

Greater Birmingham and Solihull Growth Hub

Greater Birmingham and Solihull Growth Hub can help advise on funding, finance and support available locally and can work with you to develop your business and your staff and realise your growth ambitions. The Growth Hub has information on funding available at all stages of your business development. You can use the online service to do an initial finance search and you can arrange to speak to a business adviser.

www.gbslepgrowthhub.co.uk/business-advice

Solihull for Success

Solihull for Success is a business support service for businesses looking to locate, start up and grow in Solihull.

www.solihullforsuccess.com/Business-and-Investment-Home

Support includes:

• Start Up Businesses – for the latest support and information, contact our Enterprise for Success advisers.
• Business Growth Programme 2 Grant Schemes.
• Property Investment Programme (PIP) Grant Scheme: to encourage the improvement and development of key vacant, derelict or underused properties and sites for economic use, the grant programme will operate in the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) area.
• ART Business Loans: A Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) which provides business loans of between £10,000 and £150,000 to businesses and social enterprises in the West Midlands that are unable to receive their full funding requirements from their bank.
• Venture Capital/Business Angel Networks: There are a range of options within the West Midlands that specialise in finance for both early stage and established businesses.

Workwise travel support gives jobseekers a helping hand with travel costs, offering 50% off bus, train and tram travel passes for up to 12 weeks.

This offer is available to jobseekers who live in, or are registered with, a Jobcentre in the West Midlands to overcome travel barriers.

Further information: workwise.networkwestmidlands.com

This is external support which Construction companies can access in addition to CITB support – please note a few lines and a web link to direct them to the partners’ relevant page.

Financial support and services to help you recruit and train staff

The Growth Hub has information on funding available at all stages of your business development. You can use the online service to do an initial finance search and you can arrange to speak to a business adviser.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Construction Training Group

Area coverage: Construction employers based in Herefordshire and Worcestershire Key contact: Karen Whitehouse ( [email protected] ) Chair of the group: Laurence Speller ( [email protected] ) Website: www.hwctg.co.uk

Area coverage: Plant hire companies across the UK Chair of the group: Graham Arundale ( [email protected] ) Website: www.hae.org.uk

Area coverage: Construction employers based in the Midlands Key contact: Debbie Westwood ( [email protected] ) Chair of the group: Mark Eustace ( [email protected] ) Website: www.mctg.co.uk

Dates of forthcoming events and employer drop-in sessions

Working Well Together (WWT) was set up as a joint industry/HSE initiative to help the industry improve its health and safety performance – particularly among the smaller construction businesses. WWT offers training days focussed on health and safety. Many of the events are free. In the West Midlands the active WWT groups are Birmingham, Worcestershire and Herefordshire and Staffordshire and Shropshire. To see the list of planned events and find out more about WWT go to wwt.uk.com/content/Home.aspx .

Employer success stories

An interior fit-out specialist business in Bromsgrove identified a skills gap within their workforce in the area of Temporary Works and Site Safety.

With one Temporary Works Co-Ordinator for the company covering their active sites across the country, there was a need to increase capacity to better utilise employees' time, reduce travel time for individuals and reduce strain. The business also planned to train employees in carrying out internal site audits to support the site foreman and contracts managers with Site Health & Safety and setup.

Training up staff as a temporary works co-ordinator and introducing extra capacity of Temporary Works Co-Ordinators in the business would allow not only a reduction in the environmental impact but an improvement in the mental health of the workforce. This would also make the company work more efficiently and safely.

The total cost of the training was £7374. CITB approved funding of £5000 towards the training. The business would also be able to claim the grant available on the courses of £1170, reducing the businesses own direct outlay to £1204.

Contact your local customer engagement adviser

Patricia Hicks Tel: 07818529563 Email:  [email protected] Twitter: @PatriciaCITB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-hicks-deane-mciob-07861567/

Prior to my role in CITB I worked for two major contractors in the UK construction industry. I spent 11 years working on construction sites, starting as a Graduate Construction Supervisor, and then working as a Construction Manager and Assistant Project Manager. I am also a member of the Chartered Institute of Building.

During my time on site, I learned that the construction industry is a fabulous industry to work in. My role at CITB allows me to support the industry today but also allows me to help build the industry for the future.

I have currently been working for CITB for 6 years.

Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub

For other business support in the Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire area please contact the Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub .

Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce

Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce believes that they can help all the people of Staffordshire be more prosperous and have more opportunities, by helping business through membership of the Chambers, to be successful and together make a difference.

Staffordshire Business & Environment Network (SBEN)

The Staffordshire Business and Environment Network aim to raise awareness, train employees and provide you with the tools to implement environmental initiatives within your own business and make the necessary changes for continuous improvement.

Financial support and services to help you recruit and train Staff

Stoke on trent and staffordshire skills hub.

The Skills Hub is a unique project part-funded by the European Social Funding (ESF) which is designed around offering a brokerage service for all local based employers to find out about training and funding in the area.

Training groups

Staffordshire construction training group.

SCTL is a ‘not for profit’ members group that is for CITB registered construction companies that are based in Staffordshire. The current membership fee is a one-off fee of £80.00 (subject to review).

The benefits of membership include: -

• Quality discounted training for approved CITB standardised courses and non CITB courses.
• As an authorised ATO, we generate the CITB Tier grants automatically on your behalf
• We do all the leg work and organise the training for you – all it takes from you is just one phone call. We can even source specialist courses if you need them.
• All our trainers are site experienced and understand the day-to-day issues of working on site. We talk your language.
• Training can often be arranged at short notice or even on Saturdays if required.
• We hold regular meetings for Members providing excellent networking opportunities and industry news and updates.
• We work closely with your local CITB representative to provide additional support if needed.
• We provide additional services on request such as Health & Safety site audits, construction contract and payment advice or even PAT Testing. Where we can help, we will and if we can’t, we’ll know a person or company who can.
• Help and support with CITB skills and training fund applications.

To learn more about the benefits of Membership, contact Mike Askey on mobile: 07918145248 or email [email protected]

Traction Equipment Limited is a plant hire business based in Stafford that employs 16 people.  The company’s director Peter Jennings believes strongly in training and developing his staff, and the business actively claims CITB grant support for the training it carries out. 

As part of the business’s longer-term development, Peter has also looked at the CITB Skills and Training Fund to address specific skills related issues, and the company has been successful in securing Skills and Training Fund money in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

The company is also an active member of the Staffordshire Construction Training Group, which is funded by CITB.  Peter attends the training groups’ quarterly meetings and is very involved in organising any events that the group hold.  This year the group are hosting a work experience programme for schools across the Staffordshire County.

Peter is very passionate about encouraging younger people into the industry and has recently become a CITB Construction Ambassador.  In his role as an ambassador Peter attends events at local schools where he talks to students about different roles in the industry, focusing on job roles that can be found both within his business and the wider industry in Staffordshire.  He spends time with each student and talks to them about the application process as well as what would be expected from them if they came to work at Traction Equipment.

Trevor Oakley Tel: 07827 358406 Email:   [email protected] Twitter: @Trevor_O_CITB LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-oakley-318093105

My passion for construction began at an early age. I grew up on a farm and built my first brick wall at age 15. My career pathway started as an Agricultural Apprentice but on completion, decided to leave the milking of cows behind and follow my passion for wood and train as a Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer and Antique Restorer.

Having run my own business and passed on my skills through teaching I became very poorly and had to look at a career change. I became involved with Apprenticeships and Careers Guidance but finally, my opportunity to reconnect with the construction industry presented itself by way of the CITB Marches and Worcestershire Adviser role.

A unique area consisting of Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin, the Marches is part of the Midlands and officially one of the most enterprising regions in the UK.

The Marches Growth Hub  

Your gateway to business support in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin

​ The Marches Growth Hub offers a single point of access to information and guidance on business grants, loans, support and advice available to enterprises across the region, regardless of sector or size of development.

• The Marches Growth Hub - Herefordshire
• The Marches Growth Hub - Shropshire
• The Marches Growth Hub - Telford & Wrekin

The Marches LEP

The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership works with the business community to eliminate barriers to growth and identify opportunities for development.

Chamber of Commerce

• Chamber of Commerce - Herefordshire
• Chamber of Commerce - Shropshire

Help to grow

Take your business to the next level with Help to Grow – two complementary programmes designed to help you learn new skills, reach more customers and boost your profits.

Construction Support Partnership

Construction Support Partnership (CSP) will work with you the employer to Attract, Train and Retain your workforce. Contact Landau today to find how we can support your business. 

Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF)

Midlands Engine Investment Fund offers small business loans of between £25,000 and £150,000.

This group supports construction employers based in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

• Contact Karen Whitehouse by emailing [email protected] .
• Contact the Chair of the group Laurence Speller by emailing [email protected] .

Shropshire Construction Training Group

This group supports construction employers based in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.

Contact Debbie Westwood by emailing [email protected].

Contact the Chair of the group Colin Kemshead by emailing [email protected] .

Tel: 07824 434170 Email: [email protected]

I have been with CITB for many years now. I started my CITB career as an Apprenticeship Officer for and then became a Customer Engagement Adviser for the South Birmingham and Worcestershire areas.

My role is to support the industry as it is today and to also help address the skills gap so that the industry is supported for the future.

Worcestershire Growth Hub

The Worcestershire Business Central Growth Hub core aim is to support high growth SMEs to further grow and develop. The support helps businesses to develop their internal capability in order to improve their productivity, grow and create jobs. The Growth Hub acts as a Business Champion and supports more and more Worcestershire businesses to grow and succeed each year.

• Tel: 01905 677   888
• Email: [email protected]

The Worcestershire LEP

The Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership   is responsible for creating and delivering economic growth and jobs in the County, through a partnership approach with business, local government, the third sector and higher and further education working together with a common, shared purpose.

• Tel: 01905 672 700
• Email: [email protected]
• Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce

Grants and funding

Grants and funding are available from Worcestershire Apprenticeships .  

Talent View Construction  for Employers looking for new talent:

Training Groups receive funding from CITB to support levy registered employers to identify and access high-quality cost-effective training. They provide advice and guidance on mandatory and skill specific training, offer support to plan training needs, and help employers access high quality and cost-effective Approved Training Organisations.

• Key Contact: Karen Whitehouse
• Chair of the group: Laurence Speller

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Coordinates of elektrostal in degrees and decimal minutes, utm coordinates of elektrostal, geographic coordinate systems.

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Longitude is counted from the prime meridian ( IERS Reference Meridian for WGS 84) and varies from −180° to 180°. Positive longitude values correspond to the geographic locations east of the prime meridian (abbrev. E). Negative longitude values correspond to the geographic locations west of the prime meridian (abbrev. W).

UTM or Universal Transverse Mercator coordinate system divides the Earth’s surface into 60 longitudinal zones. The coordinates of a location within each zone are defined as a planar coordinate pair related to the intersection of the equator and the zone’s central meridian, and measured in meters.

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