Work on behalf of HS2 Ltd – vegetation clearance work at Pipe Ridware
Work item: HS2-HS2-CO-TEM-000-000037 P01
Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 2a
- Region
- Staffordshire, West Midlands
- Location
- Pipe Ridware
- Worksite Name
- Pipe Ridware
- Contractor
- National Grid
- Type of works
- Vegetation clearance
- Estimated Start Date
- 20/10/2021
- Estimated End Date
- 15/11/2021
What we are doing
The new HS2 railway will pass above one of National Grid’s existing gas pipelines at Pipe Ridware, between Alrewas and Weston Bank. They are legally required to divert the pipeline to allow for the build and operation of the new railway and so it can continue to operate safely and reliably.
They expect to start the main works around early December 2021.
What is happening?
They will create a temporary access road to reach the gas pipeline that need to divert. It’ll be located off the Common Lane/Pipe Lane (School Lane) junction and cross Pipe Wood Lane into the main works area. In preparation, the contractors, Fastflow, will soon start to clear some vegetation in and around the access road route and entrance. An ecologist will be on hand to ensure they keep the clearance to a minimum. It’s likely to take around two weeks to complete.
When will work take place?
Work will take place from 8am to 6pm on weekdays (excluding bank holidays) and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays. Except in the case of an emergency, any work outside of core hours (not including repairs or maintenance), will be agreed with the local authority.
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