Canary Wharf College

Construction Method Statement

including Phasing and Traffic
Management Plan

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College
Construction Method Statement

Contents
1.0

Introduction

2.0

Proposed Redevelopment Sequence

3.0

Safety, Health & Environment Statement

4.0

Site Context

5.0

School Operation and Construction Activity Separation

6.0

Construction Traffic General Arrangements

7.0

Existing Tree Protection Works

8.0

Phase 1 Attenuation tank and Service Diversion Works

9.0

Phase 2 Demolition of Existing Community Halls

10.0

Phase 3 Construction of New Extension to Canary Wharf College

11.0

Construction Personnel Travel Arrangements

12.0

Offices and Welfare Facilities

13.0

Unloading, Storage and Distribution

14.0

Site Working Hours

15.0

Traffic Plan Communication

16.0

Health, Safety & Environment

17.0

Environmental Management

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1.0

Introduction

This construction method statement relates to the development of the existing Canary
Wharf College site and demolition of existing Community Halls at 197 East Ferry Road,
Isle of Dogs, London, E14 3BA.

2.0

Proposed Redevelopment Sequence

The proposed scheme comprises of the construction of a new 2 form entry extension to
the front elevation where Community Halls current stand. Works comprise the removal of
exiting services and installation of new incoming services while protecting other below
ground services (electricity and drainage).
Demolition of the existing front halls while leaving the church building undisturbed. The
construction of a new ground, first and second floor college extension which will extend
to boundaries on both the bowls club side and Millwall Park.

During the construction period the existing school will remain operational in their current
facilities at the rear of the church. Two temporary classrooms along with school
administration space will be provided to the current car park area during the construction
phase. On completion of the new building they will be removed. (Note: temporary
accommodation will be subject to a separate planning application).

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Phase 1

Installation of new attenuation tank to current car parking area along

with service diversion, relocation and protection.

Phase 2

Demolition of the existing Community Halls.

Phase 3

Construction of new extension to Canary Wharf College.

This construction method statement in produced in support of the planning application for
Phase 1, 2 and 3. Temporary accommodation with be subject to a separate planning
application.

3.0

Safety, Health & Environment Statement

Kier Construction Londons first priority when planning and undertaking the works at the
Canary Wharf College is to ensure the safety of all parties using the school premises; be
they staff, students, parents/ guardians, school visitors or outside bodies and health of.
Simultaneously we will ensure that the works do not adversely impact upon the safety,
health and welfare of all construction personnel and site visitors. The continued security
of the occupied school site and the public perception of the construction site throughout
the duration of the works is also essential. We will also ensure that the construction
activities do not unduly affect the local environment of either the school or its residential
neighbours.

4.0

Site Context

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The proposed access arrangements for the school are as follows:

College visitors, staff and pupils will be diverted to the current rear access which is via
the park side entrance and through the brick viaduct arch. These are exiting access
points so other than additional signage little alteration is necessary.
To ensure total separation of visitors, staff and children from the construction works all
access from East Ferry Road will be closed to the College. Only construction personnel
and vehicles will access the works from East Ferry Road and in this way total separation
will be maintained at all times.

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5.0

School Operation and Construction Activity Separation

It is vitally important that a physical barrier is established between the school and our
construction operations. We therefore intend to erect hoardings to provide a clear
definable separation of our works from the school users activities. Once the hoardings
are erected our operations should not interfere with the running of the existing school.
The timber hoarding will be erected within the existing school (blue line on above) to
separate the works.
It is recognised that signage will need to be erected to identify all changes to the school
users current access arrangements. These changes and appropriate signage levels will
be discussed and agreed with the School prior to their implementation.
It is understood that a delivery curfew will be required. There will therefore be no
deliveries at the start and end of school day during the pick up and collection peaks.
(08:30 09:15 and 15:00 15:45)
We would deter our deliveries from arriving at these times and ensure that surrounding
roads are not used for construction traffic. (See Section 6)
We will be sending out a Kier Construction London Newsletter to all local residents before
we start on site to explain the works and the site logistics in order to minimise the affects
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to the surrounding neighbourhood. This newsletter will be issued periodically and will
keep local resident updated on progress and any changes to the schools access
arrangements. We will participate and abide by the voluntary code as laid out in the
LBTH Code of Construction Practice.
Kier will also register the site with the national Considerate Constructors Scheme
whereby the sites impact on the local environment is independently assessed against a
number of categories. The report and subsequent site visit score will be shared with the
Authority.

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6.0

Construction Traffic General Arrangements

Construction traffic will be required to enter the Isle of Dogs via Prestons Road, Marsh
Wall, Limeharbour and finally onto East ferry Road.
All construction traffic, operatives and material deliveries will be required to restrict their
movements to the traffic route illustrated above. Access times will be strictly managed
and no operative cars, material deliveries or construction waste collections will be
allowed during the prescribed busy periods of school drop off and pick up.
Kier will ensure that the preferred traffic routes are communicated to the subCcontractors
and suppliers at the placement of order stage before they commence work on site.
Kier will require notification 48hrs in advance of all deliveries to site. These will be
advertised on a white board displayed in a prominent position, within the site offices, to
avoid any confusion or double bookings.
Deliveries will not be allowed to queue up
outside the site and will be moved on if they cannot be immediately taken on to site.
Machines, excavators, etc. will be required during phase 1 & 2 and will be stored on site
during this phase and removed only when their work is complete.

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7.0

Existing Tree Protection Works

There are no trees present within the footprint of the proposed construction works.
However, on the adjoining bowls club land which is owned by London Borough of Tower
Hamlets parks department a limited number of dead trees will need to be removed. In
addition some minor branches on live trees need trimming to allow perimeter scaffold
access to the works. Other adjacent shrubs and trees within the parks curtilage will not
be affected. However, we will approach LBTH parks department to carry out all such
works. Initial approach has taken place and we have been advised that the above would
be acceptable.

Tree protection fencing

To adjoining Bowls Club land and where requested by LBTH parks department trees shall
be protected by fencing erected prior to the commencement of construction. The tree
protection fencing is to consist of 1.8m high heras type mesh panels supported 100mm
above ground level on scaffolding pole frame consisting of driven uprights, 3no. cross
members to foot, centre and top, braced at appropriate locations to ensure barrier
remains upright. Any fence uprights or posts being installed will be located so as to
avoid damage to the existing tree roots.
The protective fencing is to remain in position until all the construction works are
complete and all plant and machinery have been removed from site. A site specific
Arboricultural Method Statement will be produced for any work that needs to be carried
out within the protective fencing. All works within the protective fencing will be carried
out by supervised handwork.
No fires shall be lit anywhere on site and no material or plant will be stored within the
canopy of any tree to be retained. No operation may be carried out that may disturb or
compact the ground within the crown of any retained trees.

8.0

Phase 1 Attenuation Tank and Service Diversion Works.

Approximate commencement date May 2013

Estimated Duration 3 weeks
During this period the following works by the school are proposed:

Erect hoardings and divert College traffic to new entrances.

Install new ducts for services / divert existing.

Excavate and form attenuation tank.

Form playground construction for temporary classrooms.

Site Entrances and Exits

Construction Site
Construction delivery vehicles will make their deliveries from East Ferry Road into the car
park area. A gateman will control these delivery vehicles to ensure that they do not
obstruct the highway. A gateman will oversee all vehicle movements both on and

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moving off site. Appropriate warning signage will be placed either side of the site
entrance.
Canary Wharf College
All school staff, children and visitors will gain access through the park and well away from
any construction works.

Car Parking Arrangements

Construction site There is no parking on site so all construction workers will be advised
to use public transport.

9.0

Phase 2 Demolition of Existing Community Halls

Approximate commencement date April to July 2013

Estimated Duration 12 weeks
During this period the following works are proposed:

Asbestos Removal

Soft strip buildings prior to demolition.

Demolition including removal of ground obstructions.

Site Entrances and Exits

Construction Site
Construction vehicles will enter the site via existing gates off East ferry Road. A gateman
will oversee all vehicle movements into and out from site. Each vehicle will have all mud
removed from the wheels prior to leaving site and a strict timing arrangement will be put
in place to prevent more than one vehicle arriving together.

Car Parking Arrangements

Construction site There is no parking on site so all construction workers will be advised
to use public transport.

10.0 Phase 3 Construction of New Extension to Canary Wharf College

Approximate commencement date July 2013 to May 2014
Estimated Duration 40 weeks
During this period the following works are proposed:

Sub Structure Works

Superstructure to school

Services, Internal Finishes and fixtures, external finishing.

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Site Entrances and Exits
Construction Site
As phase 2 all deliveries will be closely managed to ensure vehicles dont arrive during
school opening / closing. Subcontractors and suppliers will have to book delivery slots
with Kiers Project Manager. Should more than one vehicle arrive with another then one
will be sent away until a slot is available.
Noise will be kept to a minimum at all times and completely within the agreed planning
restrictions.
Detailed method statements will be agreed for each section of the works.

Car Parking Arrangements

As Phase 1 arrangements.

11.0 Construction Personnel Travel Arrangements

We will encourage our site personnel to arrive by public transport wherever possible.
For those that are arriving from further afield we will ensure that local parking
restrictions are complied with and avoid creating traffic congestion on local roads.
Contractors will be encouraged to carCshare and arrive in multiCoccupancy vans. We will
be recording the daily journey details of all of our staff, operatives and deliveries in order
to monitor and report CO2 or energy arising from commercial transport to and from the
site.
In complying with the BREEAM section Man 3 requirement, these records will tally:
a. The number of deliveries.
b. The mode of transport.
c. The kilometres/miles travelled for all deliveries;
i. Where the delivery is specifically for the site, a figure of total distance
travelled will be used, i.e. a round trip (from the point of origin, to the
site and back to the point of origin),
ii. Where the delivery to the site is part of a multiple delivery route, the
recorded figure for distance travelled should be the distance travelled to
the site (from the previous delivery), plus the distance to the next
delivery or return.

This information can then be used to estimate a total figure for kg of CO2 for the project.
The BREEAM assessment information will be made available to the senior project and site
management staff / suppliers to establish benchmarks and aid future decision making
towards improving site and transport efficiency.

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12.0 Offices and Welfare Facilities
It is proposed to provide a self contained Start Up welfare unit on site. This will have
its own waste tank that will be pumped out by road tanker as and when necessary. A
generator will be provided for initial lighting, power and heating whilst permanent service
connections are made.

13.0 Unloading, Storage and Distribution

Deliveries will be scheduled and coCordinated to suit the sequence of works and the
restrictions of the storage facilities. All materials are to be off loaded & stored within the
construction compound.
A crane will be used for lifting beams or oversized materials or where large quantities of
materials are arriving simultaneously.

14.0 Site Working Hours

We recognise that the school is situated within a residential area and we will therefore
restrict operations on site to between the hours of 08:00 18:00 Monday to Friday and
08:00 13:00 on Saturday. There will be no Sunday or Bank Holiday working, unless in
exceptional circumstances, and only then with the express approval of the Authority
beforehand.

15.0 Traffic Plan Communication

The information contained within this Traffic Management Plan will be provided to all
drivers and pedestrians on arrival. SubCcontractors will be issued with this information
during the tender process and the latest information included within their subCcontract
order documentation.
It is recognised that the Plan information will be updated during the construction period
and therefore these changes will need to be disseminated. This will be achieved through
a variety of appropriate methods including:C

Verbal instructions to drivers from the security traffic marshal upon arrival
Site Induction agenda
Issue of traffic route maps to drivers
Display route maps, signs and site rules at site entrance points, canteen, etc.
Providing the latest delivery instruction when materials are ordered.

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16.0 Health, Safety & Environment
The provision of a safe working place for all construction staff, visitors and operatives,
whilst at the same time maintaining the safety and environment of the school and its
residential neighbours, will take absolute priority throughout the duration of the project.
The Kier London site management team will implement in full the requirements of Kier
Londons Safety, Health & Environment management system throughout the project. All
activities will be undertaken to project specific Safe Systems of Work as identified in
written Method Statements which are formulated following task specific Risk Assessment.
All such documents will be reviewed and approved by Kier London in advance of the
works commencing and will be communicated to the work force by way of specific Task
Briefings and Tool Box talks. All site personnel will attend a Site Specific Safety
Induction (at which the specific site rules are explained, particularly in respect of the
delivery time restrictions) and will receive an appropriate Task Briefing on their specific
Safe System of Work prior to commencing works on site.
It is a Kier London requirement that all site personnel must have at least the basic CSCS
/ CPCS levels of health and safety training applicable to their particular occupation. Any
failure of an operative to demonstrate that the necessary level of health and safety
training has been attained or is currently being undertaken will result in that operative
being refused access to the site.
To encourage a proactive approach to safety, health and environmental protection there
will be regular Safety Committee meetings on site to which our subCcontractor and their
site representatives will be invited to attend. Kier London also recognises that continual
and regular liaison with the school will be required throughout the project so that their
needs can be constantly assessed, reviewed and catered for. The Kier London site
management team will be available for discussions with the schools Head Teacher (or
nominated representatives) at any time, should a situation ever arise that requires
immediate action on our behalf. Liaison through regular weekly meetings with the LBTH
Project Manager will also assist in the communication links between the school and the
site.
The maintenance of a clean and tidy site, including hoardings / entrances / site roads /
scaffolds / office & welfare facilities / site deliveries etc will greatly improve the safety of
the site and will present a good professional image to the school, its residential
neighbours and the general public.

17.0 Environmental Management

Kier London operates an Environmental Management System which complies with the
requirements of ISO14001:2004 and is registered and has received accreditation from
the BSI. We have management procedures incorporated into our Health and Safety
Management systems which ensure that the environmental aspects and impacts of our
works are taken into account during the design and construction phases.
We will carry out environmental risk assessments as part of our management procedures
and are committed to reducing the impact that our works have on the environment.
As part of our Environmental Management procedures we are required to produce a Site
Waste Management Plan. Our Environmental procedures also require us to segregate
waste and to register the site with the Environment Agency.
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