August 2014
Tunnelling works at Whitechapel Crossrail’s contractor BBMV is currently constructing the platform tunnels for a Crossrail station in Whitechapel. Tunnelling work will be taking place in three locations in September: Eastbound cavern: Work will continue on the eastbound crossover cavern (under Vallance Gardens) until 28 September 2014. These works will require breaking out of concrete along the length of the cavern. Although the breakout works will not be continuous they will be carried out 24 hours a day during September 2014. Breaking out works involve the use of the pecker (also known as the hydraulic breaker) to break through the concrete lining of the platform tunnel. Normal tunnelling will also take place 24 hours a day and will continue from the areas of breaking out up to the completion of the cavern. Escalator shaft (ES1): Breakout of the escalator shaft pilot tunnel (under Swanlea School) will be carried out during the week commencing Monday 1 September 2014. This work will only take place between 08:00 and 18:00 and will last approximately 6 hours. Normal tunnelling will also take place 24 hours a day and will continue for approximately three weeks.
Durward Street shaft (DSS) connection: The works to connect the tunnels to the Durward Street shaft (under the London Overground lines) will be carried out throughout September 2014. This will require the breaking up of the concrete within the tunnel which will take place between 08:00 and 18:00. These works will be intermittent during this periods. We will monitor noise levels associated with our works and will work within the permitted levels set by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. We apologise for any inconvenience caused as a result of these works.
Duration of work • Eastbound cavern tunnel breaking out works will take place intermittently 24 hours a day until 28 September 2014 • Escalator shaft breakout works will take place between 08:00 and 18:00 for approximately 6 hours during the week commencing Monday 1 September 2014 • Durward Street shaft connection works will take place throughout September 2014 • Normal tunnelling work will take place 24 hours a day
What to expect • Possible noise and vibration during breaking out works
What we will do • Monitor noise and keep within permitted levels set by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets
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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.
Whitechapel and Stepney Green 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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