Update: Extended working hours at Canterbury Works site

What we are doing

Works update
We wrote to you in March 2022 regarding works relating to the ongoing construction of the ventilation shaft and enhancement works we are carrying out on the Network Rail land at the northern end of our site. We mentioned that some activities to do with these works required working outside of our core working hours of 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays. Please find below an update in relation to these works.

Network rail enhancement works
We are continuing works near the Network Rail tracks to prepare for the installation of a new access ramp and site access point. These works are due to carry on until the end of July 2022. In order to carry out some activities safely, we will be working overnight, while the train line is not in use, which has been agreed with Brent Council and Network Rail. This will take place from 1 to 3 May 2022, where we are permitted to carryout works throughout a 24-hour period.

Sprayed concrete lining within the ventilation shaft
We had planned to start 24 hour sprayed concrete lining (SCL) works within the ventilation shaft from April 2022. Due to a review of current working methods, the SCL works will continue during the day between the hours of 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday in agreement with Brent Council until further notice. We will provide updates in advance of any chances to working hours in relation to these works.

What to expect during our works
During the works outlined in this update you may notice the following within the site:
• Heavy good vehicles – entering and exiting site
• Excavators / excavating activities
• Cranes / lifting operations
• Lighting towers
• Concreting equipment
• Temporary traffic management and signage during work on the public highway
• Where possible during enhancement works, restrict vehicle movements during night shifts

Reducing disruption to you
We will continue to monitor noise, light, dust and vibration in line with the HS2 Code of Construction Practice. Other measures in place to reduce disruption to our neighbours include:
• Additional attending monitoring
• Operations to wash vehicle wheels as they depart site
• Dust suppression sprays on works and site roads including water bowsers during hot and dry weather
• Use of noise reducing blankets where possible
• Covering of materials, deliveries or loads entering and leaving site
• Monitoring of working methods to ensure minimal disruption is caused
• Use of electric crane
• Advise operatives to be mindful our neighbours during works especially during night shifts

Speak with your engagement team
You can contact your local engagement team via the HS2 Helpdesk, all day, every day of the year.

We will also be available to speak with you at monthly virtual one to one sessions.
Virtual one to one sessions until July 2022 are on the following dates:
• Wednesday 18 May, 3pm to 6pm
• Wednesday 15 June, 3pm to 6pm
• Wednesday 20 July, 3pm to 6pm
To register for the next drop in please visit www.hs2.org.uk/events/. If you are not able to attend a virtual 1:1 please contact the Helpdesk so we can arrange another time to speak with you.

Download information relating to these works

• Update: Extended working hours at Canterbury Works site

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• Brent and Ealing

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