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Permanent works to Washwood Heath Brook – Birmingham

Work item: HS2-MW-BBV-Ph1-Ar-No-N2-Prog-works-23-18/04/2024

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Birmingham
Location
Washwood Heath
Contractor
BBV JV
Type of works
Piling
Estimated Start Date
13/05/2024
Estimated End Date
28/02/2025

What we are doing

We are now preparing to complete the final stages of the diversion to the Washwood Heath Brook that runs within our Drews Lane site. To complete the works we will need to excavate deep into the ground, in a series of sections using large machinery and excavating equipment. We will also be removing the existing sheet piles, which were used to provide a temporary foundation for the diverted brook. This will allow for construction of a reinforced concrete structure. We expect to start works on Monday 13 May and expect completion of the brook diversion and its associated landscaping by early 2025.

You may notice an increase in the levels of noise and vibration as we carry out these works. We will use best practicable means to ensure that we are minimising our impact on the local community and the surrounding environment. This will include the use of noise reduction barriers and cutting sheet piles rather than extracting them to reduce vibrations. We will continue to use our on-site monitors to check that we are working within safe and permitted levels.

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If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email [email protected]