Tree removal on Canterbury Works site boundary

What we are doing

Removal of a tree during week commencing 31 May

We are continuing preparations prior to commencing sheet piling works at the Canterbury Works site. We previously notified you that the piling works would start on 10 May 2021. These works have been postponed until mid-June. We will update you with the new start date when it has been confirmed.

As part of the sheet piling preparatory work, we have assessed the tree next to our site boundary in the grounds of St Marys Catholic Primary school (see location on following page). The tree’s root system is likely to span six metres and therefore would be in the direct path of the piling works. This means that the tree would become unstable if its roots were removed.

In order to ensure the safety of structures and people within the footprint of the tree, we need to safely remove the tree from the area. For safety reasons, these works will be carried out in the school half-term holiday during the week commencing 31 May 2021. We have been in discussions with St Mary’s Catholic Primary School and have agreement to carry out these works. We will also work with the school to reuse the timber within the school grounds.

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• Tree removal on Canterbury Works site boundary

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