Noise and Vibration Monitoring
As the majority of civil works were completed by the end of December 2011, continuous noise and vibration monitoring has now ceased (in agreement with the London Borough of Lewisham).
We recognise that construction work can be disruptive and we are committed to being a good neighbour and take our environmental responsibilities very seriously.
A set of environmental controls have been agreed with London borough of Lewisham Council. These include control of noise and vibration, to comply with these requirements Birse Metro Ltd are undertaking noise and vibration monitoring at locations agreed with the London borough of Lewisham Council.
We have received prior consent from the London Borough of Lewisham under Section 61 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 and are working within guidelines agreed with the Council. These include working within specified hours (08.00 - 18.00 weekdays and 08.00 - 13.00 Saturdays) and using designated access routes to reduce disturbance to the local community. With the agreement of Lewisham council there will be extended Saturday working hours from the 20th August to the 26th November, starting at 08:00 and finishing at 18:00.
We will try to minimise noise and vibration levels, and will give you advance warning of any work that has to take place outside of the standard working hours.
To ensure that we are meeting our environmental responsibilities, we monitor noise and vibration levels and publish reports fortnightly which you can download by clicking on the links below.
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Noise
Data on noise is collected at “monitoring stations” and routinely downloaded and interpreted to ensure that we are working in accordance with our commitments. The output is a summary report which can be accessed below:-
December
Works that are being carried out in December is the laying of the railway sleepers and track. A further layer of ballast will be laid on top and a tamping machine will be used along the whole route to compact the ballast and ensure that the tracks are correctly aligned. Construction of the noise barrier along the west side of the new railway is continuing in Bridge House Meadows to provide protection for properties near to the Winslade estate. The permanent railway fencing is nearing completion as well.
November
Works that were carried out in November were the pigeon proofing and waterproofing of the bridge over in Surrey Canal Road. The construction of the noise bund over in Bridge House Meadow. Foundation works for the new track were carried out either side of Surrey Canal Road and further embankment works along the route were carried out to prepare for the laying of the track. Ballast and track laying had started. Utilities diversions continued in Surey Canal Road and Bridge House Meadows, along with the building of the four underpasses at Hornshay Street, near Rollins Street, Surrey Canal Road and near the Orion Business Centre.”
October
Works that were carried out in October was the continuation of the strengthening works to the existing National Rail bridges (near Silwood Street) continued. Foundation works for the new railway bridge and track were carried out either side of Surrey Canal Road and further embankment works along the route were carried out to prepare for the laying of the track. Utilities diversions continued in Surey Canal Road and Bridge House Meadows, along with the building of the four underpasses at Hornshay Street, near Rollins Street, Surrey Canal Road and near the Orion Business Centre.”
September
During September the strengthening works to the existing National Rail bridges (near Silwood Street) continued. Foundation works for the new railway bridge and track were carried out either side of Surrey Canal Road and further embankment works along the route were carried out to prepare for the laying of the track. Utilities diversions continued in Surey Canal Road and Bridge House Meadows, along with the foundation works for the four underpasses at Hornshay Street, near Rollins Street, Surrey Canal Road and near the Orion Business Centre.”
August
Works that were carried out in August is piling which is carried out to create a foundation for a new railway bridge and track, further embankment works to prepare for the laying of the track, on going utilities diversions, a crusher is on site which breaks down large pieces of rock and brickwork so that they can be reused on site and there are also screening machines which sift through the excavated material so it can re-used.
July
Works that were being carried out in July was piling which is carried out to create a foundation for a new railway bridge and track, further embankment works to prepare for the laying of the track, on going utilities diversions, a crusher is on site which breaks down large pieces of rock and brickwork so that they can be reused on site and there are two screening machines which sift through the excavated material so it can re-used.
June
Works that were carried out in June were the excavation of the ground along the site to prepare for the new track, Demolition of units in the Orion Business Centre, Strengthening of Networks Rail bridges in the Silwood area, trial holes to identify utility services and relaying of Network Rail track at Old Kent Road junction.
May
Works that were carried out in May were the delivery of site cabins, erecting hoarding along the site boundary, identifying and locating utilities within the site, preparation to demolition units in the Orion Buisness Centre, removal of the pedestrian bridge over in Surrey Canal Road, and test works for foundations for the new railway bridge and structure.
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Vibration
Vibration monitoring is undertaken where there is a possibility of vibration being perceived or in the early stages of each new construction activities. Data on vibration is collected at “monitoring stations” and routinely downloaded and interpreted to ensure that we are working in accordance with our commitments. The output is a summary report which can be accessed below:-
December
Works that are being carried out in December is the laying of the railway sleepers and track. A further layer of ballast will be laid on top and a tamping machine will be used along the whole route to compact the ballast and ensure that the tracks are correctly aligned. Construction of the noise barrier along the west side of the new railway is continuing in Bridge House Meadows to provide protection for properties near to the Winslade estate. The permanent railway fencing is nearing completion as well.
November
Works that were carried out in November were the pigeon proofing and waterproofing of the bridge over in Surrey Canal Road. The construction of the noise bund over in Bridge House Meadow. Foundation works for the new track were carried out either side of Surrey Canal Road and further embankment works along the route were carried out to prepare for the laying of the track. Ballast and track laying had started. Utilities diversions continued in Surey Canal Road and Bridge House Meadows, along with the building of the four underpasses at Hornshay Street, near Rollins Street, Surrey Canal Road and near the Orion Business Centre.”
October
Works that are being carried out in October is the continuation of the strengthening works to the existing National Rail bridges (near Silwood Street) continued. Foundation works for the new railway bridge and track were carried out either side of Surrey Canal Road and further embankment works along the route were carried out to prepare for the laying of the track. Utilities diversions continued in Surey Canal Road and Bridge House Meadows, along with the building of the four underpasses at Hornshay Street, near Rollins Street, Surrey Canal Road and near the Orion Business Centre.
September
During September the strengthening works to the existing National Rail bridges (near Silwood Street) continued. Foundation works for the new railway bridge and track were carried out either side of Surrey Canal Road and further embankment works along the route were carried out to prepare for the laying of the track. Utilities diversions continued in Surey Canal Road and Bridge House Meadows, along with the foundation works for the four underpasses at Hornshay Street, near Rollins Street, Surrey Canal Road and near the Orion Business Centre.”
August
Works that were carried out in August is piling which is carried out to create a foundation for a new railway bridge and track, further embankment works to prepare for the laying of the track, on going utilities diversions, a crusher is on site which breaks down large pieces of rock and brickwork so that they can be reused on site and there are also screening machines which sift through the excavated material so it can re-used.
July
Works that are being carried out in July are piling which is carried out to create a foundation for a new railway bridge and track, further embankment works to prepare for the laying of the track, on going utilities diversions, a crusher is on site which breaks down large pieces of rock and brickwork so that they can be reused on site and there are two screening machines which sift through the excavated material so it can re-used
June
Works that were carried out in June were the excavation of the ground along the site to prepare for the new track, Demolition of units in the Orion Business Centre, Strengthening of Networks Rail bridges in the Silwood area, trial holes to identify utility services and relaying of Network Rail track at Old Kent Road junction.
May
Works that were carried out in May were the delivery of site cabins, erecting hoarding along the site boundary, identifying and locating utilities within the site, preparation to demolition units in the Orion Buisness Centre, removal of the pedestrian bridge over in Surrey Canal Road, and test works for foundations for the new railway bridge and structure.
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