Vegetation clearance and UKPN Utility work
Work item: Reference number: HS2-MW-BBVS-Ph1-OOC-St-S4-CR-18-12/02/2024
Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Location
- Old Oak Common lane
- Worksite Name
- Old Oak Common
- Contractor
- BBVS JV, UK Power Networks
- Type of works
- Trial Holes, Vegetation clearance
- Estimated Start Date
- 26/02/2024
- Estimated End Date
- 24/03/2024
What we are doing
Vegetation clearance and footway closure
From 26 February we will be carrying out vegetation clearance on a section of Wormwood Scrubs, adjacent to Old Oak Common Lane. This area is being cleared so that UK Power Network (UKPN) can carry out vital cable diversions required for the construction of Old Oak Common Station. The clearance will include the removal of one tree and some shrubs that obstruct the cable route. An ecological survey has been conducted, and an environmental officer will oversee the work to ensure environmental compliance.
The southbound footway on Old Oak Common Lane will be closed from Braybrook Street to the traffic lights opposite Walking on Wood for one day on the 26 February. This is to maintain safety while the tree is removed. Please see Map B on the next page. It is important to note that the right of way to Wormwood Scrubs will also be temporarily closed for the day (please see Map C on the next page). Access to Wormwood Scrubs will be provided via the entrance off Braybrook Street. Signage will be in place to ensure safe pedestrian access.
Once the vegetation has been removed, fencing will be erected at designated sites A and B for safety and security (please see Map B). Once the fencing is installed, pedestrian access on the footway and the public right of way to Wormwood Scrubs will be reopened. Fencing will remain between sites A and B for safety reasons and to maintain small foliage that may re-grow in the next few months.
From 27 February until 24 March, a southbound lane closure will be in place to allow UKPN to conduct trial hole surveys. These surveys will allow UKPN to assess the ground conditions so that cabling work can occur safely. UKPN have advised that they will operate temporary traffic lights in this area (See map D attached).
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