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Update: Notice of utility surveys in your local area

Work item: HS2-EW-SCS-Ph1-Ar-So-S2-Prog-works-1-08/03/2022

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Brent and Ealing
Location
Westgate
Worksite Name
Westgate
Contractor
SCS JV
Type of works
Ground investigations
Estimated Start Date
21/03/2022
Estimated End Date
25/03/2022

What we are doing

Utility surveys in your local area
We wrote to last month about carrying out utility surveys in your local area. The surveys are needed to investigate the condition of the utility
services and consider the best way to protect these while we build the HS2. More information about the survey locations and temporarychanges in place during the surveys is included on the following pages.

Surveys planned on May Gardens
From 21 to 25 March, surveys are planned to investigate the condition of the drainage system at the junction of May Gardens and Lily Gardens.
We will use a camera to investigate the drainage system and may need to flush the drainage using a high-pressure water jet. The surveys will take place between 8am and 6pm each day.
A temporary road closure will be in place at the junction of May Gardens and Lily Gardens while we investigate the condition of the utility services below the road surface. A signed diversion route will be in place for local road users via Alperton Lane, Manor Farm Road, Pleasant Way, Lily Gardens and May Gardens. The road closure will be removed at the
end of each day shift.

A pedestrian walking route will be possible clearly signed at all times. Some parking bays will be suspended temporarily near the road closure.

Surveys planned on Alperton Lane
In April, we will be carrying out ground penetrating radar (GPR) surveys in your local area. We will use scanning equipment to create a map of the utility services below the road. The road will be marked using biodegradable spray paint. Once the survey of the site is complete, photos of the paint marks will be taken to record the location of the utilities. We don’t expect to cause any noise during these surveys, but lighting may be required. We are still confirming the dates and the traffic management plans for these works, we will write to you with further information in advance of these surveys.

Ground investigation works on May Gardens and Alperton Lane
We wrote to you last month about carrying out ground investigation works at the junction of May Gardens and Alperton Lane. These works were due to take place in March 2022 but have now been cancelled and will be carried out at a later date. We are liaising with utility providers to agree new dates for these surveys and will write to you as soon as possible with more information.

If you have any questions about these works, or local engagement team are happy to arrange a time to speak with you. Please contact the HS2 Helpdesk and request to arrange a one-to-one with the local engagement team for the Westgate ventilation shaft site. You can also keep up to date with what is happening in your local area by visiting the HS2 interactive map at www.hs2inyourarea.co.uk

Download information relating to these works

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