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Working on behalf of HS2 Ltd – ecology walkover surveys in Blakenhall

Work item: HS2-EW-UT-Ph2a-UT-9-28/06/2022

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 2a
Region
Cheshire
Location
Blakenhall, Den Lane
Worksite Name
Blakenhall, Den Lane
Contractor
National Grid
Type of works
Ecological surveys, Utility works / surveys
Estimated Start Date
14/07/2022
Estimated End Date
31/07/2022

What we are doing

High Speed Two (HS2) is the new high-speed railway for Britain. Working on behalf of HS2 Ltd, National Grid is legally required to move a number of overhead electricity lines, pylons and gas pipelines along the HS2 route to allow for the build and operation of the new railway.

The new HS2 railway will pass above two of our existing gas pipelines in the vicinity of Den Lane in Blakenhall. We intend to divert the gas pipelines between January to November 2024 so they can continue to operate safely and reliably.

To ensure we have a better understanding of the surrounding area, our contractor, Wood, will carry out ecology walkover surveys in the vicinity of our gas pipelines. Those closest to the site may notice two people on-site for a couple of days around mid/late July while the surveys are underway. None of our work will affect gas supplies.

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Find out more about

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