Notice of utility surveys – Saltley Viaduct
Work item: HS2-EW-BBV-Ph1-Ar-No-N1-Traf-25-16/08/2021
Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Region
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Location
- Birmingham
- Contractor
- BBV JV
- Type of works
- Ground investigations
- Estimated Start Date
- 16/08/2021
- Estimated End Date
- 19/08/2021
What we are doing
We will be carrying out utility trial hole surveys in locations along Saltley Viaduct from Monday 16 August to Thursday 19 August, dates are subject to the progress of the surveys programme.
To complete the utility trial hole inspections, we will use a vacuum excavator, which uses compressed air to loosen or agitate the ground. The loosened material is then removed using the vacuum on the machine creating a hole. At times we will also use hand digging tools to excavate the trial holes. Once the surveys are carried out, we will backfill and reinstate all the trial holes.
These surveys will help us to plan where utility diversions will be required as we prepare to construct the railway in Birmingham.
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