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West Ruislip portal schedule update

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Last October we notified you that we would be carrying out excavation works overnight at our West Ruislip site from 8 November to 17 December 2021.
However, we now need to continue with these works until 13 February 2022 to prepare the base of the railway tunnels.  
 
There will be two separate occasions where fifty hours of continuous cement pour is required. This will be used to build the two base slabs for the portal structure and has to be continuous so that there is no adverse effect on the structural integrity of the building.  One of these weekends will be in February.
We will be excavating to prepare the area for the launch of the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) and the creation of the portal area.

The earth excavated from this area will be stored temporarily at the golf course driving range. This stockpiled earth will then be used to landscape the area around the tunnels and the tunnel entrances once the construction works have been completed. In the TBM storage area we will be building a tent to minimise noise from the initial welding works required for the construction of the cutter head.
There will be two separate occasions where fifty hours of continuous cement pour is required. This will be used to build the two base slabs for the portal structure and has to be continuous so that there is no adverse effect on the structural integrity of the building.

The area of activity is shown on the map https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/update-on-night-works-at-west-ruislip-2/

Work mitigation
We will:
• Continue to monitor sound levels both inside and outside our site compound
• Carry out attended monitoring for the first two weeks to ensure noise and vibration levels are within our required limits
• Carry out steel fixing works only at the very bottom of the excavation, 11 meters below ground level
• Use acoustic covers and blankets where possible
• Limit cutting and welding to daytime hours (8am to 6pm)
• Use dust mist cannons around the working areas
• Face lighting away from residential properties.

We would like to apologise in advance for the disruption or inconvenience this may cause. Every effort is being taken to ensure that these works are carried out in the least impactful way. We will ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum.

Upcoming HS2 works at West Ruislip

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HS2 Works Notification:  Update on night works at West Ruislip
  
We wrote to you in November last year, to let you know about night works taking place adjacent to the Golf Course at West Ruislip.

In order to continue these works, we need to undertake some additional activities within what is known as a Network Rail ‘Possession’ which means that we can undertake works when the trains are not using the Chiltern Line track. These are generally overnight.

Late on Saturday the 15th of January into the 16th of January we will be re-locating the hoarding line adjacent to the railway line, this will be done using hand tools predominantly and so is not expected to cause any inconvenience or disruption. There will be some vegetation clearance undertaken to facilitate this, which will be done as quietly as possible by hand.
 
Ickenham Road HS2 Utilities Works January 2022:
 
HS2 (through their contractors SCS) are undertaking a series of essential Utilities works in 2022 in advance of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) travelling from near West Ruislip Tube Station under the ground in a tunnel to Old Oak Common in Acton. Any present Utilities along the route (such as gas, electricity, water and sewerage pipes) have to either be diverted or be renewed or reinforced so that the vibration from the movement of the TBM travelling underneath them will not cause breakages and damage to the existing pipework.
 
In Ickenham Road these works have been split down into 7 Phases, with Phase 1 starting next Monday 10/01/22 where the central reservation on Ickenham Road outside of West Ruislip Tube Station will be removed. This is expected to take 2.5 weeks, and then the remaining Phases of works will follow on from each other consecutively.
 
The details of these 7 Phases of works are as follows:
 
Ickenham Road Utility Works (Utility diversion works including removal of the central reservation, excavation, installation and reinstatement of 12” Cadent gas main. Installation of Water valves and spiking of UKPN cable)

Phase 1 – 10/01/22 to 26/01/22 – Traffic Management (TM) = Narrow Lanes (removal of central reservation)

Phase 2 – 27/01/22 to 02/03/22 – TM = Contraflow, Footway Closure and 2 Stand-alone Pedestrian Crossings

Phase 3 – 02/03/22 – 30/03/22 – TM = Contraflow, Footway Closure and Stand-alone Pedestrian Crossing

Phase 4 – 31/03/22 to 20/04/22 – TM = Narrow Lanes and 2 Stand-alone Pedestrian Crossings

Phase 5 – 21/04/22 to 25/05/22 – TM = Contraflow, Footway Closure and 2 Stand-alone Pedestrian Crossings

Phase 6 – 26/05/22 to 29/06/22 – TM = Contraflow, Footway Closure and 2 Stand-alone Pedestrian Crossings

Phase 7 – 30/06/22 to 05/08/22 – TM = Narrow Lanes and 2 Stand-alone Pedestrian Crossings (reinstatement of central reservation)
 
HS2 has carried out community engagement activities with local residents, businesses and other key stakeholders such as TfL and local schools in the area to advise of these works. As there are no road or lane closures expected we do not foresee any delays to traffic movement in this area, and we have made it clear to HS2 that we expect Ickenham Road to remain open to 2-way traffic flow throughout the duration of these works, and access for pedestrians will also be maintained.
 
Please note that LB Hillingdon Officers have been extensively involved in meetings with HS2 and their contractors to streamline these works as much as is possible in order to get the best solution available for our residents and road users in this area, and we will be closely monitoring the works when they happen to ensure that HS2 and their contractors keep to the agreed schedule and to expedite the works if at all possible.
 

HS2 one-on-ones

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We are holding virtual one to one sessions for you to learn more about HS2 works in Hillingdon and Northolt. HS2 and their contractors would like to invite you to book an appointment. The sessions are a chance to learn more about works in the Hillingdon and Northolt areas.

The 15-minute appointments are available on:
• Monday 10 January, from 4pm to 7pm When registering, please specify your area of interest and postcode.

Topics available include:
Works in your area
Highways and traffic
Noise and vibration
Utility works
Community engagement
Other (please let us know if you have other queries)

You can book a slot via the HS2 website, please click here:  
https://www.hs2.org.uk/events/hs2-scs-in-hillingdon-and-northolt-virtual-one-to-one-meetings-4/
 
Further joining instructions will be sent to all registered attendees closer to the time.

HS2 Local Works Updates

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Works are ongoing at our sites at Harvil Road and Newyears Green Lane.

From 4 January 2022, we will be carrying out activities for the construction of the following assets:
• Treatment area south of the Chiltern Line railway
• New bridge over the Chiltern Line railway
• Copthall tunnel
• Northern sustainable placement area
• Harvil Road realignment

We will only carry out works agreed with the London Borough of Hillingdon and will adhere to the agreed working hours, noise and vibration limits.

Estimated Start Date 04/01/2022
Estimated End Date 26/03/2022
more info https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/works-update-at-our-sites-on-harvil-road-and-newyears-green-lane/

HS2 Works Notification: Utility works at High Road and Ickenham Road

We wrote to you recently to let you know that we would be carrying out utility relocation works from 6 December 2021 to 28 May 2022, near West Ruislip train station. However, we need to reschedule these works which will now take place from 4 January 2022 to 28 May 2022.

These works are to prepare for the start of tunnelling in 2022.

During the first phase of these works, we will be clearing some vegetation and removing the central reservation which will help to facilitate the second phase of the works and maintain two-way traffic flow at all times. Estimated dates are 4 to 21 January 2022.

During the second phase, we will be carrying out the main utility works which includes excavation, installation and reinstatement of the gas mains and installation of water valves. Estimated dates 24 January to 30 April 2022.

In the final phase we will reinstate the central reservation and pedestrian crossing. Estimated dates 2 to 28 May 2022.

Please see below for more information about locations and the works we will be carrying out over the next few months.

In order to carry out these utility works safely:
– a footpath diversion will be in place including a temporary pedestrian crossing either side of the work area
– the cycle path will be closed for the duration of these works
– the West Ruislip bus Stop S and Stop M will be suspended and temporarily moved to a safe location.

Your utility services will not be affected.

You may notice periods of increased noise during these works. We would like to apologise in advance for any disruption or inconvenience this may cause. Every effort is being taken to keep disruption to a minimum.

More info: https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/works-update-at-our-sites-on-harvil-road-and-newyears-green-lane/

Utility works at West Ruislip

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On the 29, 30 and 31 of December 2021, we will be carrying out steel fixing works on the tunnel portal area at our West Ruislip site.

These works will be done within our site boundary at 11 meters below ground level therefore, we do not anticipate any noise or disruption.

Steel fixing is the activity that takes place to create many of the steel support structures that are used in the construction of the railway, the work comprises a crane lifting materials into the excavation below ground and then operatives manually fixing these lengths of steel in place.

Every effort is being taken to ensure that these works are carried out in the least impactful way. We will ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum. for more info
https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/notice-of-works-at-west-ruislip-portal-site/