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Update: Works at Westgate Vent Shaft

Work item: HS2-SCS-25-1101

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Brent and Ealing, London
Location
Westgate
Worksite Name
Westgate
Contractor
SCS JV
Type of works
Construction
Estimated Start Date
14/04/2025
Estimated End Date
31/12/2025

What we are doing

Safe stop down to SCS works from 10 October 

Safety is our number one priority at HS2. Following an incident that occurred at the Green Park Way site in Ealing, works are being safely halted across the London Tunnels section of the route, including sites in Ealing. While no workers were physically harmed, our contractor, Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture, is undertaking a comprehensive review of safety procedures and leadership on their sites before a safe restart can take place. 

Works will be brought to a safe stop and will remain on hold until we’re satisfied that all appropriate measures are in place to protect the workforce. We anticipate the review may take a number of weeks depending on the area and the type of work involved. 

We will provide details on when the safe stop will be in place over the course of the next week. 

Please see below the programme of construction works in West Gate

  • Ongoing to September 2025 – Connecting the ventilation shaft to the future HS2 tunnels, installing the headhouse external brickwork, cladding, and roof.
  • Ongoing to December 2025 – Works around the headhouse including installing electrical ducting, fencing and underground tanks.

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]