Deptford Church Street

Alternative to Borthwick Wharf Foreshore

Introduction

Site information paper

Currently, untreated sewage regularly overflows into the River Thames from Londons Victorian sewerage system via combined sewer overflows (CSOs). The proposed Thames Tunnel would intercept these overflows through the use of a new storage and transfer tunnel, which would link west London and Abbey Mills Pumping Station. The sewage flow would then be transferred to Beckton Sewage Treatment Works via the Lee Tunnel. The reduction in untreated sewage entering the River Thames would bring long-term benefits for the environment and users of the River Thames. In order to deliver the project we need a number of sites along the route and this document identifies our current preferred site at Deptford Church Street.

Key facts
Local authority: CSO name: CSO spill volume in an average year: Site type: Duration of main construction works: Lewisham Deptford Storm Relief 1,500,000m (equivalent to approximately 600 Olympic swimming pools) CSO site Approximately three and a half years.

Thames Tunnel
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Section 1: Introduction and site information
We are proposing to use a site at Deptford Church Street for this construction work and to accommodate permanent structures required to operate the main tunnel. The site would be used to connect the existing local CSO, known as the Deptford Storm Relief CSO, to the main tunnel via a long connection tunnel, known as the Greenwich connection tunnel. The location of the site is shown in Figure 1A. Deptford Church Street (A2209) is to the east of the site, beyond which is the Sue Godfrey Nature Reserve and residential properties. Coffey Street and St Pauls Church, a Grade I listed church are located to the north. To the south and west is Crossfield Street and to the south west is St Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School. The site is within the St Pauls Conservation Area. This site information paper sets out our proposals at Deptford Church Street. We have also produced project information papers, which cover overarching topics relating to the project. Where we consider that a project information paper is particularly relevant, we have highlighted this in a related documents box. At the end of this site information paper is a list of other documents, which may be of interest and a glossary of terms.

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Introduction

CSO discharge into River Thames approximately 300 metres to the north GREENWICH

Draft limit of land to be acquired or used Proposed tunnel route centreline Local authority boundary Existing sewer Greenwich Pumping Station site

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Deptford Station St Josephs RC Primary School LEWISHAM
Figure 1A: Deptford Church Street location plan

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Sue Godfrey Nature Reserve Wavelengths Leisure Centre

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How we chose this site
What we proposed at phase one consultation
At phase one consultation, which was held between September 2010 and January 2011, Borthwick Wharf Foreshore was identified as our preferred site to intercept the Deptford Storm Relief CSO.

What we are proposing at phase two consultation

We have identified three shortlisted sites to intercept the CSO, as shown in Figure 1B. These are: Borthwick Wharf Foreshore (site 1) Land adjacent to Bronze Street (site 2) Deptford Church Street (our preferred site). Deptford Church Street is our preferred site to intercept the Deptford Storm Relief CSO because in comparison to our preferred site at phase one consultation, Borthwick Wharf Foreshore, this site has relatively good access and avoids work in the foreshore of the River Thames. Site 1 Borthwick Wharf Foreshore is a shortlisted site. It is considered less suitable than our preferred site because of the potential effects on residential, visitor and business amenity and due to restricted vehicular access along Glaisher Street, a private road, which is less suitable for heavy good vehicles. Although the use of barges to transport material could help to reduce these potential effects, lorries would still need to be used to transport some materials to and from the site. Furthermore, the use of barges at this site would be complicated by the existing derelict jetty. Site 2 Land adjacent to Bronze Street is a shortlisted site. It is considered less suitable than other sites because it would cause more disruption to Deptford Church Street as works would need to be carried out across both carriageways.

Why we have amended our proposals

Since January 2011, we have considered the comments from phase one consultation, feedback from ongoing engagement and undertaken further technical work. This has resulted in us re-assessing potential sites to intercept the Deptford Storm Relief CSO. Two shortlisted sites were identified. The first is land adjacent to Bronze Street and the second is Deptford Church Street. In June 2011, we held drop-in sessions for the community to understand any local issues they may have, should there be a site in this location. We reviewed all the comments we received and took these into account as part of the site selection process.

Related documents: Changes

Q&A

Consultation Site selection

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TOWER HAMLETS Convoys Wharf

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Figure 1B: Preferred and shortlisted sites

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Section 2: Construction
Construction activities
Construction activities are required to intercept the CSO. To intercept the CSO, we would construct an interception chamber. A connection culvert would link the interception chamber to a drop shaft (approximately 46m deep) through which flows would pass into the Greenwich connection tunnel before connecting into the main tunnel. Figure 2A illustrates the below ground infrastructure proposed. These activities would take place within the area indicated by the red line in Figure 1A, in four main phases, lasting approximately three and a half years in total. The main construction activities associated with these phases are set out in Table 2.1. After completion of the works and site restoration, we may need to visit the site for short periods to support finishing works at the bottom of the shaft. These would be carried out from within the tunnel and serviced from the site at Greenwich Pumping Station. For example, we may need to provide ventilation for the workers in the tunnel and a means of emergency escape.

Related documents: Build Managing construction

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Connection culvert Existing sewer

Existing overflow sewer

Construction

Valve chamber

Greenwich connection tunnel

Interception chamber

Drop shaft

Existing overflow to River Thames

Figure 2A: Illustration showing typical elements of below ground infrastructure

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Phase 1 Advance works
Table 2.1: Main activities during construction phases

Site setup

Figure reference
Typical working hours Utilities connected

Varies

Figure 2C
Standard with occasional extended standard

Main construction activities

Utilities diverted or protected Site cleared Site facilities and access set up Drop shaft excavated and built Above and below ground structures constructed Mechanical and electrical equipment installed Site restored and landscaped Temporary site facilities removed

Our typical working hours are expected to be: Standard: 8am-6pm weekdays, 8am-1pm Saturday* Extended standard: 6pm-10pm weekdays, 1pm-5pm Saturdays Continuous: 24 hours a day, seven days a week** Varies: Working hours for advanced works will depend on the nature of the works and will be agreed with the local authority
* Standard working hours would also include, subject to agreement with the local authority: a short period (up to one hour) before works start and after they have finished to allow our workers to prepare for work and check the site. equipment and machinery maintenance could also take place 1pm-5pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday. ** The main activities taking place 24 hours a day are below ground or within an enclosure.

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Phase 2 Drop shaft construction Figure 2C

Standard with occasional extended standard

Phase 3 Construction of other structures Figure 2D

Standard

Phase 4 Completion of works and site restoration

Standard

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Site layout and construction phases
Figures 2C and 2D show how the site might be laid out during the construction phases, which are set out in Table 2.1 and Figure 2B. These layouts have been informed by the size of the infrastructure proposed, the construction methods required and the location of neighbouring buildings and structures. They have also been developed to minimise effects on the local community and environment. Particular factors at this site that have influenced the layout are as follows: The drop shaft has been located as centrally as possible within the site to maximise distance from sensitive receptors such as the Grade I listed St Pauls Church, St Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School, and the Grade II listed viaduct. We have designed a construction access to this site that includes a one way system. This would be safe for pedestrians and vehicles on surrounding roads and footpaths and provide a controlled access for vehicles entering and leaving site. It would also help ensure safety on site by reducing the need for vehicles to turn within the site. The site layouts are indicative only, and the contractor may arrange the site in a different way, depending on the chosen construction methods, provided that any environmental effects are appropriately managed, and that the main construction activities are undertaken within the red line shown in Figure 1A.

Advance works

Year 1 P1 P2

Year 2 P3

Year 3

Year 4

P4

Figure 2B: Construction timeline showing approximate duration of works in phases (P)

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GREENWICH

Maximum extent of construction site for phases 1 and 2 Site hoarding Local authority boundary

Piling rig

Site support/welfare Excavated material storage and processing Maintenance workshop and storage Construction support

Coffey Street

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Internal site road Site access

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Figure 2C: Illustrative phases 1 and 2 construction plan

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GREENWICH Maximum extent of construction site for phase 3 Site hoarding Piling rig Two way traffic flow Local authority boundary Site support/welfare Excavated material storage and processing
Coffey Street

Maintenance workshop and storage Construction support

LEWISHAM

Internal site road Site access Drop shaft Existing footpath to be diverted
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Figure 2D: Illustrative phase 3 construction plan

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Additional works and activities

The main construction works at this site are set out in Table 2.1. We would also need to undertake additional works and activities, some of which may be located outside of the area indicated by the red line in Figure 1A. The anticipated additional works and activities are set out in Table 2.2.

When

Type of works
Installation of equipment to monitor environmental matters such as noise, vibration and dust.

What we would do
The locations of monitoring equipment would be agreed with the local authority and relevant landowners. We would undertake studies to identify any effects our construction work may have on third party structures. The studies may recommend particular construction methods or, in very limited instances, protection works. If protection works are required to the existing sewer, we would access the sewer network through existing manholes. If utility diversions are required, we would work with utility providers to undertake the necessary works. We expect to make a connection to water, sewer and phone supplies in Coffey Street or Deptford Church Street (A2209). We expect to connect to electricity from Stowage, running cables along Gonson Street, Creekside and Bronze Street, however we are still developing a route for power supply in discussion with the utility provider. These may need to extend beyond our site and could include relocating kerb lines, repainting road lines and modifying traffic signals. We expect to connect to utilities in Deptford Church Street (A2209).

Protection works to third party structures (such as buildings, bridges and tunnels).

Required for construction phase

Diversion of utilities.

Temporary connection to utilities (such as water, sewer, phone and electricity supply).

Traffic management works. Permanent connection to utilities (such as water, phone and electricity supply) for the operational tunnel.

Required for operational phase

Table 2.2: Additional works and activities

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Construction transport and access
We would transport materials to and from the site by road. Table 2.3 sets out the anticipated average daily number of lorries visiting (ie travelling to and from) the site during the peak months of each phase. Construction traffic would access the site from Blackheath Road (A2) travelling northbound along Deptford Church Street (A2209), turning left into Crossfield Street and right into the site from a new entrance on Crossfield Street. Traffic leaving the site would turn right from a new entrance on Coffey Street and left onto Deptford Church Street (A2209), then return to Blackheath Road (A2) using Creek Road (A200), Norman Road and Greenwich High Road (A206). This access route is shown on Figure 2E. Beyond this, construction traffic would use the major road network to get to and from its final destination. We may need to suspend or relocate some parking bays on Coffey Street and on Crossfield Street during construction. While the connection to the existing sewer in Deptford Church Street (A2209) is constructed (construction phase 3) we would need to close the two northbound lanes, as shown on Figure 2D. The two southbound lanes would provide two way access along Deptford Church Street (A2209). The bus lane would be suspended to enable this, and buses would need to use the general traffic lanes. The northbound bus stop near Coffey Street and the southbound bus stop near the railway bridge may also need to be moved during this phase and the footpath along the western side of Deptford Church Street (A2209) would be diverted around the site. Based on our current design, we do not anticipate that any junction changes would be required.

Related documents: Transport

Phase 1 Site setup

Phase 2 Drop shaft construction

Phase 3 Construction of other structures

Phase 4 Completion of works and site restoration

5 lorries

Average daily lorry visits

2 lorries

24 lorries

13 lorries

Table 2.3: Average daily lorry visits during the peak months

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A200 Creek Road Bus stop relocation LEWISHAM Deptford Church Street (A2209)

Norman Road GREENWICH Suspension of parking

Coffey Street

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Greenwich High Road A206

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Figure 2E: Proposed access route to the site from the nearest major road

Draft limit of land to be acquired or used Internal site road Site access

Local authority boundary Transport for London (TfL) road network Proposed lorry access to TfL road network

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Management of construction works
Our construction works would be managed in accordance with an agreed Code of construction practice (CoCP). For phase two consultation, we have produced a draft CoCP Part A: General requirements, informed by CoCPs from other major construction projects in London and consultation with the local authorities. Through the environmental impact assessment process, schemewide principles to address potential effects on the local environment have been identified and integrated into the design. The CoCP Part A sets out scheme-wide control measures that would be used to minimise potential effects during the construction process. Table 2.4 sets out what we consider to be the key issues for this site during construction, and how we are currently proposing to address them.

Related documents: Environment Managing construction

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Issue
Temporary loss of open space.

Our response
We will consult the London Borough of Lewisham and are considering opportunities to improve other open spaces in the local area to compensate for the temporary loss of open space during construction. Construction activities at this site would result in the removal of all existing trees from Deptford Green. Permanent site landscaping would however incorporate the replacement of trees lost during construction with native species. The potential for planting to be part of the councils tree planting plan for the area is being considered. We will work with the London Borough of Lewisham and English Heritage to consider ways to acknowledge the wall within the permanent landscape design and planting for the site. During construction, two-way traffic along Deptford Church Street (A2209) would be maintained by using the two southbound lanes. Bus services would continue to run along this route by using the general traffic lanes, although there may be some delay to journey times. The traffic management plan for the site would ensure that lane alterations are managed safely and with minimal disruption. The extent and duration of the suspension of any on-street parking during construction would be minimised as far as possible. We are investigating options for temporary replacement parking provision during construction where necessary.

Potential loss of and damage to trees on site.

Removal of the wall running through the site. Temporary closure of the northbound lanes of Deptford Church Street (A2209) and suspension of bus lanes during construction phase 3. Temporary suspension or relocation of some on-street parking on Coffey Street and Crossfield Street.

Possible effect of noise and The contractor would be required to implement noise and vibration control vibration from construction measures at the worksite, which will be set out in the CoCP. activities on neighbouring areas. Possible effects on local air quality and dust nuisance in neighbouring areas. Preliminary findings indicate that while there is the potential for dust nuisance effects, there are unlikely to be any significant local air quality effects at any of the sites. The contractor would put in place air and dust control measures at the worksite, which will be set out in the CoCP.

Table 2.4: Key issues relating to construction

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Section 3: Future use
This section describes the site after the completion of the construction work, ie when the main tunnel is in use the operational phase. Our permanent works need to incorporate functional elements, which are required for the operation of the tunnel. These include: Underground structures with ground level access covers including: a CSO drop shaft with an internal diameter of approximately 17m, connection culverts, interception chamber, valve chamber and a passive filter chamber. Four main ventilation columns up to 6m high. A small diameter ventilation column to the interception chamber up to 6m high. Maintenance vehicle access. An electrical and control kiosk. Table 3.1 sets out the site specific issues that have influenced our permanent design proposals and how we have addressed them in our proposed design.

Design
The design of the permanent use and appearance of the structures at Deptford Church Street follows our schemewide principles and takes into account comments raised during ongoing engagement with the London Borough of Lewisham and other technical consultees.

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Issue

Our response
The site would be returned as an open space once construction works have been completed, and we have illustrated the potential for an enhanced space to be created for the benefit of the local community. We would work with the local community and council during the development of our design and construction to work up the detail of the space. The majority of the proposed permanent works on this site would be below or at ground level, so would not significantly affect the amount of open space available at the site. All of the existing trees located in the centre of the site would be lost, but high quality tree planting would form part of the enhanced space to be created. The majority of the proposed permanent works on this site would be below or at ground level, so are unlikely to have any significant effect on the listed buildings or Conservation Area. The enhancements that we are to make to the open space would enhance the setting of the church and promote peoples enjoyment of it. The proposed ventilation columns have been located away from the Grade I listed church. Lewisham has an aspiration for an east west link across Deptford extending from Deptford Creek to Deptford High Street and beyond. As part of the proposals for this site, a new east west link across the site is indicated as a new pathway across the open space running parallel to the existing pavement on Coffey Street proving links between Deptford Church Street (A2209) and Deptford High Street.

Effects on the existing open space including trees.

Effects on the Grade I listed church of St Pauls to the north of the site, Grade II listed viaduct to the south, and character of St Pauls Conservation Area.

London Borough of Lewishams aspirations for the creation of an east-west link across Deptford.

Table 3.1: Site specific issues that have influenced our permanent design

Future use

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Figures 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D show the current site and provide an illustration of our design proposals. Further information on the development of our design can be found in the Design development report.

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Figure 3A: Photo of the site before the works

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Future use

DRAFT IMAGE, PLACEHOLDER ONLY

Figure 3B: Artists impression of the site after the works are completed

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Figure 3C: Aerial view of the completed works

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Future use
Fenced informal play area with scented planting Timber seating Low ornamental hedges Parking Green feature screen with climbing plants Electrical and control kiosk and integrated information board

Fruit trees Planters

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N New shared surface treatment to Coffey Street. Links park to Church grounds Removable bollards for access for maintenance vehicles Ventilation columns Densely planted edge to Deptford Church Street Seasonal bulb planting and wild flower meadow

Figure 3D: Layout of site once construction works complete

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Operation and maintenance
Once the tunnel is operational, we would need access to the site occasionally for inspection and maintenance purposes. We expect to visit the site approximately once every three to six months to carry out inspections and maintenance of the ventilation and below ground equipment. This is likely to involve a visit by staff in a small van, and may take several hours. Once every ten years, we expect to carry out a major internal inspection of the tunnel and underground structures. This is likely to involve a small team of inspection staff, a small team of support crew and two mobile cranes to lower the team and inspection vehicle into the shaft. This is likely to take several weeks, and would require temporary fencing around the shaft for safety and security while the inspection takes place. We may also need to make visits to the site for unplanned maintenance or repairs, for example, if there is a blockage or equipment failure. This may require the use of mobile cranes and vans. Permanent vehicular access would be from Coffey Street.

Management of operational effects

We have undertaken technical work, including stakeholder engagement, to assess and identify the key issues associated with this site once it is operational. Table 3.2 summarises these issues and how we are currently proposing to address them.

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Issue
Possible odour effects during the operation of the tunnel.

Our response
Odour effects at this site are expected to be negligible because we have developed an Air management plan to minimise possible odour and air quality effects arising from the operation of the tunnel. The technology we are proposing to use at this site includes the use of passive below ground carbon filters that will remove possible odour before air leaves the ventilation equipment. Permanent access would be required for maintenance and servicing purposes to the shaft and ventilation equipment. Any planned maintenance visits would be undertaken during normal working hours and all visits managed to avoid disruption to local residents, businesses and users of affected public areas as far as possible.

Disturbance from future maintenance access.

Table 3.2: Key issues relating to site operation

Related documents: Odour

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Further information
This section sets out documents which may be of particular interest. Further information on our proposals can be found on our website (www.thamestunnelconsultation.co.uk) or is available upon request (call our customer centre on 0800 0721 086).

Phase two public consultation material

Project information papers include general information about the Thames Tunnel project. There are 17 project information papers, which cover various aspects of the project. Those project information papers that may be of particular interest are set out below. Icon Title Build Details Provides information on the different types of sites required for the Thames Tunnel project and the typical construction activities that will be undertaken at each site. Explains how the scheme has changed compared to that presented at phase one consultation, including changes to the tunnelling strategy for the main tunnel and changes to sites. Sets out the consultation we have undertaken to date on the project, the scope of this phase two consultation and how interested parties can respond to this consultation. Contains the design principles which have influenced the permanent appearance of our sites once construction work is complete. Sets out the process the project is following to assess potential environmental effects of the Thames Tunnel project. Includes information on what measures our contractors will put in place at our sites during construction.

Changes

Q&A

Consultation

Design

Environment

Managing construction

Odour

Sets out our Air management plan and how it will work.

Options

Outlines the various ways to deal with sewage overflows.

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Icon Title Details Sets out how Londons sewerage system works and why the capital has an overflow problem.

Overflow Route and tunnel alignment Site selection

Sets out the preferred route of the main tunnel and the reasons for our preference.

Sets out the process we followed to find and select our preferred sites. Contains information on the different transport options we have considered for delivering and removing materials from our sites.

Transport

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Further information
Technical reports
Theme Interim engagement Phase one consultation Icon Title Interim engagement report Report on phase one consultation: summary report Details Provides a summary of the public engagement we have undertaken between phase one and phase two consultations. Provides a summary of the comments made at phase one consultation and our responses.

SUMMARY

Phase two construction information

Code of construction practice Part A: Sets out control measures to be adopted during the project General requirements construction period. (CoCP) Air management plan Outlines the methods which we will use to manage odour from the main tunnel at all our preferred sites. Contains initial assessments on the environmental effects of the Thames Tunnel project based on information collected to date. Please refer to volume 25 of the non-technical summary and volume 25 of the PEIR for more information on this site. Provides a general overview of how the scheme design at each site has evolved to date. Please refer to chapter 23 for more information on this site. Provides an overview of the development of the Thames Tunnel project and how each site was chosen. Please refer to Appendix U for more information on this site.

Phase two environmental information

Preliminary environmental information report (PEIR) Design development report

Phase two scheme development

Phase two scheme development report

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Site glossary
Term
Carbon filters Combined sewer Combined sewer overflow (CSO) Conservation area Draft limit of land to be acquired or used Drop shaft Interception chamber Main tunnel Operational phase Thames Tunnel project Transport for London Road Network (TLRN)

Definition
Filters that remove odours before the air is released from the tunnel. A single sewer system that takes both rainwater and domestic and industrial wastewater. A structure, or series of structures, that allows sewers to overflow into the river when they are full as a result of increased rainfall. Without the overflows, the sewers would back up and cause flooding in streets or houses. An area designated by the local authority or English Heritage as having special architectural or historical interest. The extent of land that we may need to use or acquire, or over which rights may be needed to carry out works that are essential to the project. A vertical circular concrete structure, used to drop flows from the high level of the CSO to the low level of the main tunnel. It would also be used to provide access to construct the connection tunnels. A structure, built on an existing combined sewer, which diverts stormwater overflow into the main tunnel. The tunnel from Acton Storm Tanks to Abbey Mills Pumping Station. After the completion of the construction work, when the main tunnel is in use. The Thames Tunnel project comprises a storage and transfer tunnel, from west London to Beckton Sewage Treatment Works in east London, and the control of 34 CSOs along the Thames Tideway. The network of roads managed by Transport for London. These are the major or strategic roads, which have high capacity.

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