November 2015
Construction of an access shaft at Barbican Station Phase 2 November 2015 to January 2016 We thank you for your patience whilst we carry out works to build Crossrail Farringdon Station. Works have commenced to build a shaft in the disused track within the Barbican underground station. The shaft will facilitate access into the tunnels for equipment and materials needed for the installation of the railway. Phase 2 – November 2015 – January 2016 •
A crane will lift and lower equipment required to build the shaft
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Top section of the shaft will be dug to a depth of 20 metres by excavating ground and installing pre-cast concrete rings.
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Materials will be taken to the surface by crane and loaded onto lorries which will exit via Lindsey Street. Charterhouse Square
Duration of work • Early November 2015 – January 2016 • Extended Hours 08.00 – 19.00 Monday - Friday , 08.00 – 18.00 Saturday and 08.00 – 18.00 Sunday • 24/7 working hours during second phase of construction over a 4 week period from November to January 2015 and as required, more information will follow nearer the time.
What to expect Eastern Ticket Hall Site
• Noise as a result of drilling and excavation activities
Shaft location within the worksite
What we will do •
Late November/early December - works will continue on a 24/7 basis using the sprayed concrete lining method and concurrent ground treatment to minimise the risk of ground movement.
After completion of the construction phase of the shaft, the cross/connecting passages will be built and connected to the eastbound and westbound tunnels. Works will be carried out in accordance to permission and consents granted by the respective Local Authorities. We apologise in advance for any potential disturbance this work may cause. Robust mitigation measures are in place to reduce noise levels.
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• Keep noise to a minimum and monitor noise levels throughout the duration of the works • Ensure that Best Practicable Means are adopted at all times during the course of the work • Use of a wide range of plant and equipment during the build of the access shaft
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About Crossrail Crossrail is Europe’s largest construction project, delivering a new railway for London and the South East. When the service opens Crossrail trains will travel from Reading and Heathrow in the west to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east via new twin tunnels under central London. It will link Heathrow Airport, the West End, the City of London and Canary Wharf.
Farringdon Community Liaison Panel Crossrail runs a community liaison panel for each central London station to keep local community representatives informed of progress and plans. If you would like further information please contact
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