HS2 update6 March 2019

Topic Presenter

Material by Rail Rob Carr

Enabling Works and Noise Insulation Lisa Hogben/ Timothy Burr

Utilities (incl. 42 inch water main) James Leeming

Euston Approach Colin Thomas

Network Rail Tom Duckmanton

Euston Station design development Rob Carr

Material by RailRob Carr – Programme Director

HS2 Ltd has approved the implementation of Material by Rail (MbR) at Euston Station Stage A.• Reduces the volume of lorry movements by 34% across the Euston site. • Equivalent to 55,000 lorry movements

Network Rail has been instructed to start the amendments to the rail infrastructure which will be completed as part of the decommissioning of Platforms 17 and 18.

We have had confirmation that there are 4 freight train paths available each way per day.

• NR are bidding for the freight paths as part of the forthcoming timetable planning conference.

• We expect to have confirmation that these paths are available to us by June 2019.

We have appointed Mace/Dragados as our Construction Partner for Euston who will:• Develop the site logistics to optimise the use of MbR; and • Work along with SCS to identify further opportunities to reduce the number of lorry movements.

Progress made to enable Material by Rail at Euston

Euston Station Stage A (Platform 17/18)

• Total excavated material = 625,000m3

• Potential for 54% reduction in lorry movements or 34%across the Euston area.

• Equivalent to a reduction of 55,000 lorry movements

• Operational from Oct 2020 to December 2023 (3 years)

Portal and Euston Cutting (Park Road Sidings)

• Total excavated material= 620,000m3

• Potential for 18% reduction in lorry movements or 8% across the Euston area.

• Equivalent to a reduction of 11,000 lorry movements

• Operational Oct 2021 – Sept 2022 (> 1 year)

Material by Rail at Euston• Insufficient budget to fund MbR at both Euston Station and the Portal/Euston Cutting.

• HS2 is funding Euston Station Stage A because it operates the longest and provides the greatest opportunity to move the most excavated material and reduction in lorry movements

NR are progressing the design and implementation of the rail infrastructure to allow Material by Rail to operate from October 2020.

We will be working with our contractors and stakeholders to:

• Continue to identify ways of reducing the volume of lorry movements.

• Optimise the use of rail for Euston Station Stage A.

• Demonstrate that we are delivering in line with our U&A’s, EMRs.

We are investigating using high direct vision vehicles and high capacity (29 tonnes) to reduce the number of lorry movements and level of emissions.

We will continue to update ECRG.

Next Steps

Enabling Works & Noise InsulationLisa Hogben – Programme Delivery Manager, CSjv/ HS2Tim Burr – Engagement Programme Manager, CSjv

Euston Enabling Works ‐ Overview

Regents Park Estate: February 2018‐Nov 2019

Petrol Station: Completed Sep 

2018 UCL Building: July 2018‐July 

2019

DB Cargo Shed: Completed Oct 2018

Granby Terrace Bridge: Sep 

2018‐Dec 2020

St James’ Gardens: Sep 2018‐Jan 2020Thistle Hotel: July 

2018‐Oct/Nov 2019

Ibis Hotel: July 2018‐March 2019

Calumet Block: July 2018‐May 

2019

Wolfson & Walkden House: Sep 2018‐Jan 

2020

One Euston Square: Sep 2018‐Jan 2020

Grant Thornton House: Sep 

2018‐Jan 2020

Taxi Rank: Completed Nov 2018

NTH Site Compound

Addison Lee Site Compound

Site compounds

TfL Interface

Insull Wing: July 2018‐March 2019

Enabling Works Underway

Enabling Works Completed

1‐3 Cobourg St: Completed Nov 2018

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Euston South

CranesTwo tower cranes have been erected  ‐ one on Euston Street and one between the two towers on the station piazza. This enables heavy demolition to commence.  

Roads and PathsMelton Street is closed to traffic with access maintained for pedestrians. Euston Street is closed to traffic and pedestrians.

Euston Forecourt Units

We have taken possession of three commercial units on the Euston station forecourt. These will be demolished in late Spring.

Strip Out

We have been busy stripping out the interiors of the two towers, and the buildings on Euston Street and Drummond Street.

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Euston North

St James’s GardensArchaeological excavations continue in the Gardens as well as trial holes along Cardington Street.The tent roof has now been completed by Palmers.

Ibis HotelAfter a period of demobilisation whilst UKPN de‐energised a substation, demolition works at the Ibis have now recommenced

Thistle Hotel Asbestos removal continues in the  basement, plus soft strip on the ground and first floors. Propping and demolition ongoing in the southwest wing.

Insull WingWith the above ground superstructure now demolished, Keltbray are breaking out the ground floor slab down to the basement and excavating chapel basements. 

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Euston Approaches

UCL BuildingStructural demolition of the UCL building continues, with the top two floors complete plus the wall and columns on the private access road.

The DalesHaving now taken full possession of the Dales, the site has been secured and surveys have commenced.Structural demolition is due to start in May. 

Granby Terrace BridgeInstallation of new utilities pipes and ducts ongoing at Stanhope and Robert St, plus manhole construction and sewer disconnection works at Harrington Street.

HoardingHoarding installation has commenced around the Regent’s Park Estate.Artwork for the hoarding has been designed by local schoolchildren.  

Commence Granby Terrace Bridge excavation

June

August

Commence soft‐strip at ‘The Dales’

Complete first ‘area’ of St James Gardens Exhumation

Commence structural demolition of Cottage Hotel and William Hill on 

Euston St

Complete structural demolition of Insull Wing

September

July

Complete structural demolition of the UCL Building

6 Month Look AheadMarch April May

Complete structural demolition of Ibis Hotel superstructure

Commence GTB bridge span deconstruction

Complete scaffolding at the two towers

Commence structural demolition of the two towers

Complete demolition of Calumet Block

Commence structural demolition of ‘The Dales’

Complete Granby Terrace Bridge utilities diversions

Ongoing works

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Stage of Process Number

Total number of properties in scheme 1400

Response received / interest shown 849

Surveys completed 827

Installed 214

Some previously unresponsive residents have now been contacted with Camden’s assistance. 

Solution developed for first 

26 properties. Long term solution in 

development.

97% of the properties where interest has been shown have been surveyed.

Noise Insulation

A holistic system design is required for the Ampthill Estate high rise blocks which does not interfere with the buildings' cladding or fire safety systems. 

A specification has been prepared and we are in the process of procuring a feasibility study. 

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A Listed Building Consent Application for temporary mechanical ventilation 

(Sonair F+) was submitted at the end of January for a property on Mornington 

Terrace. 

The application was ‘registered’ by Camden on the 7th February 2019 and we are awaiting a decision.

Electricity Costs

Mechanical Ventilation in

Heritage Properties

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SecurityAdditional yellow and red bulkhead lighting every 3m. White/yellow bulkheads light up the pedestrian route.

Patrols every 20 minutes day and night between Euston sites and site perimeters.

Single person patrols during the day and in pairs at night. 

CCTV cameras installed around the perimeter of the site. 

The emergency services have been notified about the closure of GTB and HS2’s possession of the Dales. Emergency vehicles still have access to all properties in the area and can  access the site from either end in the event of a site emergency.

Map of security patrols

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Hampstead Road community space Before After (until Summer 2019)

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Request for additional footpath

The requested path would cut through the demolition  site, and the plant: pedestrian interface risk is too great.

The demolition method being considered would not be possible with a footpath in this location.

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You asked us if we could create a footpath through our work site across the estate

Requested footpath

The requested footpath is further north than our hoarding line. In that area there will be substation de‐commissioning works, demolition, utility works  and scaffolding

Cyclists

Historical issue with cyclists & mopeds ignoring signs and using footpaths

Signage and chicanes installed to encourage cyclists and mopeds to 

follow diversions

We’re also using Customer Experience Representatives to 

improve compliance

Litter

Littering outside Silverdale along Hampstead Road ‐

Before

Littering outside Silverdale along Hampstead Road –

After clean‐up

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Euston Station - Wayfinding and Signage

You asked for more signage to local businesses at Euston station…

We have agreed the following with Network Rail:

New signage directing people from NR platforms to step free access to Drummond Street

Additional signage on the forecourt hoarding for local stakeholders

Investigating finger-point wayfinding

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Euston & Approaches – Lorry Route Update

Haul Road

Right Hand Turn

Programme requirements, junction constraints and low vehicle numbers do not currently indicate that this may be implemented.

Advisory speed limit signs to be installed

Discussions with TfL are ongoing regarding a haul route and looks increasingly viable as a construction option.

Advisory Speed Limit

Pedestrian crossing

New temporary footpath

Existing walking route

Relocated bus stop

Existing bus stop

UtilitiesJames Leeming – Senior Project Manager, HS2

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42- inch water main diversion - progress

Gloucester GateBackfill nearly complete

Cumberland Market42” pipe lay nearly complete

Robert Street42” towards Osnaburgh St

Park Village EastSecondary diversions ongoing

Works have progressed as planned since the December ECRG meeting.

Phase 2 – April to June 2019

Gloucester Gate works

Phase 1 – January to March 2019

Phase 2 of Gloucester Gate begins, and the work site in

Albany Street will be remobilised.

Construction works continue in PVE.

Works continue to progress west along Robert Street, towards

Osnaburgh Street.

In Redhill Street, works continue towards Albany Street.

AprilMarch May

Phase 1 of the Gloucester Gate works will be completed by the

end of March.

Secondary diversions in PVE will be completed.

The construction of the shaft in the Zoo car park begins.

Works in the northern stretch of Cumberland Market will be

completed, and the work site will move in to Redhill Street.

Works continue at all sites as described in previous month.

Key activities - 3 month look ahead

Euston Utility diversions - progress

UKPN Ibis Sub Relocation– Complete

UKPN Thistle Sub Relocation– Underway

Works progressed since the December ECRG meeting.

UKPN (MODUS) begin relocation of Grant Thornton sub to ESG

(west) site (Zone 4)

AprilMarch May

UKPN (MODUS) complete relocation of Thistle Hotel sub to

NTH site (Zone 3)

CSJV undertake pre-condition surveys

CSJV finalise plans for diversionary work Zone 3 and

Zone 4

UKPN (MODUS) continue Grant Thornton sub relocation (Zone 4)

CSJV mobilise for utility works in:

Zone 3: Stephenson Way, the Cobourg St area

Zone 4: North Gower / Gower St / Gower Pl area

Zone 5: Eversholt St

Key activities - 3 month look ahead

CSJV Utility Works

Zone 3 – Cobourg St areaDivert utilities in Stephenson WayRelining sewers, cut-and-cap gas &

water mains

Zone 4 – Euston Rd areaPower and Telecoms diversions across

Euston Rd (TfL red-route)

Drummond St area utility surveysHS2 requires survey information to confirm 1) the exact position & condition of local buildings before work begins, and 2) to ensure that the connectivity of the sewer network is understood.

• Basement & Façade surveys (with external topography) notice issued, surveys to take place between 1st March and 31st May

• Sewer connectivity surveys will be required. Access to properties may be required in some cases (notices pending)

• Building locations where access is required:• Starcross St• Cobourg St• Drummond St• Euston St• North Gower St – Gower St

• Stephenson Way buildings are being surveyed by CSJV’s demolition team.

Eversholt St Traffic Diversion

• Eversholt St planned closure due to the working area required for utility protection works on ‘strategic’ 36” gas and 16” water mains, and brick sewers – working during Cadent summer shut down(May-Jun to Sep-Oct)

• Traffic diversions during closure will be via Midland Rd southbound, Hampstead Rd northbound.

• Discussions ongoing with TfL to explore options.

• Accessibility survey will take place to ensure pedestrian route access

• Working with charities/advisory groups to inform awareness and planning

Hampstead Road

Midland Road

Euston ApproachColin Thomas – Project Director, Euston Tunnels and Approaches, HS2

Hampstead Road travel impacts with HRB open

Bus stop unaffected

Bus stop suspended

Proposed lorry routes

Bus routes:168 & 25324, 27, 29, 88*, 134C2*

* TfL are replacing C2 service with 88

Bus stop unaffected

Bus stop suspended

Proposed lorry routes

Bus routes:168 & 25324, 27, 29, 13488

Proposed bus diversionduring closure

Extent of road closure

Pedestrian and cycle access maintained

Hampstead Road travel impacts HRB closed 4 weeks

MWCC works lookaheadGround Investigation works in Euston area (boreholes)Current schedule:• Park Village East – currently being rescheduled for late March 2019 (subject to Crown Estates approval)

117 Parkway – planned for 25th March, subject to access being agreed with Network Rail• Euston throat area (track level) – starting 18th March

Utility condition surveysAt multiple locations between July and December 2019 (including Hampstead Road, Parkway and Gloucester Avenue):

Ground Penetrating Radar CCTV sewers (with some jetting if required)Mobilisation works for SCSCommences mid-late 2019, including Euston approaches

TfL changes to bus services

Network RailTom Duckmanton – Sponsorship Manager, Network Rail

Online Network Works (Dec – Feb)Granby Terrace overhead line equipment modifications – part of the works to clear and sterilise the westside of rail assets

Station modifications for May 2019 timetable change – to facilitate revised pedestrian flows

Camden carriage sidings extension – to accommodate 12 cars post May 2019 TT Change & closure of Platform 17/18

•Commission Platform 11 signal WM11

June

• Camden carriage sidings extension:commence Relay points in sidings, laynew ballast, cable work, lighting works,overhead line installation, CET transfer.

• Upsidings Mornington TerraceAccess Point for TOCs: commenceTrack works, internal and externalbuilding refurbishment works.

• Watford Station Platform 10extension: commence signalling &telecoms works, alongside track works.

• NR Helpline commence responding toresidents complaints in real time, outof hrs.

September

July

• Complete 11KV substation. `

NetworK Rail HS2 ONW 3 Month Look AheadMarch April May

• Complete Camden Carriage Sidings extension.

• Commence installation of external staircase at Mornington Terrace Access Point .

• Station concourse works: commence staged installation of separation wall between LU area and Station; concourse Signage & Concourse Corridor Signage; removal of retail units to improve pedestrian flow etc

• Commence Euston Station Roof Canopy Cutline works: removal of roof panels

• Complete Mornington Terrace AccessPoint and walk through with TOCdrivers/ Union Reps.

• Camden Carriage sidings extension:substantially complete and commencesnagging and close out, including WMTreview/acceptance.

• Commence final deliverycommissioning of Watford StationPlatform 10.

Euston StationRob Carr – Programme Director, HS2

Euston Station –design development

Feedback from November 2018 public engagementThe HS2 station• General agreement with the

proposed station arrangement• Entrances themselves must be

big and feel like continuations of streets that they are opposite.

• Northern entrance is positive.• Station entrances are no

substitute to the north/south and east/west streets across the site.

Feedback from November 2018 public engagement -continued

Concourse• Need east/west pedestrian

links under or over the Network Rail station.

• Better alignment with Drummond Street welcomed.

• Like the increase in open space and the simplicity of the arrangement.

• Station should be as open as possible to visitors.

• Dislike walking through stations.

Feedback from November 2018 public engagement -continued

Transport interchange• Northern taxi rank is good;

convenient for travellers heading to north London.

• Distance to the taxi rank may be an issue for elderly and people with mobility problems.

• If located to the north, the taxi rank must have a right hand turn from Hampstead Road to reduce the amount of traffic.

• Taxi and bus connections should be located on Euston Road.

Feedback from November 2018 public engagement -continued

Open Space Opportunities• Support for moving taxis to

create potential for open space to west of the HS2 station.

• Retain Euston Square Gardens.• Needs a tranquil green space

for the local community that can also cater for range of uses (relaxing, enjoying nature and socialising/meeting).

• The top four features were; different types of trees, different types of planting, seating areas and quiet areas.

Open space north of Langdale Northern open

space

Western open space

Southern open space

Euston Square Gardens

Next stepsOngoing engagement – forward look• We are working with our designers to finalise the engagement plan for 2019, alongside the

engagement being planned by Lendlease. • Engagement will continue through the Ongoing Design Development Working Group on

specific topics.• Further public engagement on the overall scheme design is expected to take place this year,

prior to submission of Schedule 17.

Euston Station Construction Partner• The Construction Partner for Euston Station has been announced as a joint venture

between Mace Limited and Dragados S.A• The station Construction Partner will be responsible for working with HS2 Ltd and the

station designers, to coordinate the delivery of the station, including platforms, concourse and links to the London Underground and other rail services.