Dormay Street

Alternative to Bell Lane Creek

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 Dormay Street.

Key facts
Local authority: CSO name: Current spill volume in an average year: Site type: Duration of main construction works: Wandsworth Frogmore Storm Relief Bell Lane Creek 17,000m (equivalent to approximately seven Olympic swimming pools) CSO and Frogmore connection tunnel drive site Approximately three years.

Thames Tunnel
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Section 1: Introduction and site information
We are proposing to use land off Dormay 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 Frogmore Storm Relief Bell Lane Creek CSO, to the main tunnel. We also need a worksite from which to drive a long connection tunnel southwards to King Georges Park and northwards to Carnwath Road Riverside to connect the CSOs at Dormay Street and King Georges Park to the main tunnel. The long connection tunnel is known as the Frogmore connection tunnel. The location of the site is shown in Figure 1A. The site is within an industrial area, which includes part of the London Borough of Wandsworths maintenance depot, with the rest of the depot located to the west, north and south of the site. To the east is The Causeway. The northern part of the site is only required during the construction period and is separated from the main site, where permanent structures would be located, by Bell Lane Creek. The site is partially within the Wandsworth Town Conservation Area. This site information paper sets out our proposals at Dormay 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.

Related documents: Build

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London Borough of Wandsworth Maintenance Depot

Draft limit of land to be acquired or used Proposed tunnel route centreline Existing sewer Existing CSO

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Figure 1A: Dormay Street location plan

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How we chose this site
CSO
What we proposed at phase one consultation
At phase one consultation, which was held between September 2010 and January 2011, Bell Lane Creek was presented as our preferred site to intercept the Frogmore Storm Relief Bell Lane Creek CSO.

What we are proposing at phase two consultation

We have identified three shortlisted sites to intercept the CSO, as shown in Figure 1B. The sites are: Bell Lane Creek (site 1) London Borough of Wandsworth Depot (site 2) Dormay Street (our preferred site). Dormay Street is our preferred site to intercept the Frogmore Storm Relief Bell Lane Creek CSO because this site would result in fewer effects on an existing business operation than either of the shortlisted sites. It is brownfield land with few constraints and we now own the site together with the London Borough of Wandsworth. Site 1 Bell Lane Creek is considered less suitable than our preferred site. This is primarily because there is an existing business on the site, which employs approximately 80 people. Use of this site would potentially affect this business through relocation and loss of employment. Site 2 London Borough of Wandsworth Depot is considered less suitable than our preferred site due to the effects construction activities would have on the operational council depot site. It would be difficult to find a suitable alternative location for this facility.

Why we have amended our proposals

Since January 2011, we have considered the comments from phase one consultation, feedback from ongoing engagement and new information; and undertaken further technical work. This has resulted in us re-assessing potential sites to intercept the Frogmore Storm Relief Bell Lane Creek CSO. A potential new site was identified in Dormay Street and in May 2011, in conjunction with the London Borough of Wandsworth, we purchased this site. Given the identification of a new shortlisted site, in June 2011 we held drop-in sessions for the community around the site 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.

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Preferred site Dormay Street Other shortlisted site locations

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Frogmore connection tunnel
What we proposed at phase one consultation
Due to the location of the Frogmore Storm Relief Bell Lane Creek CSO and Frogmore Storm Relief Buckhold Road CSO, the Frogmore connection tunnel is required to transfer the flows from these CSOs to the main tunnel. At phase one consultation, we proposed to directly connect the Frogmore connection tunnel into the main tunnel.

Related documents: Changes

Q&A

Consultation Site selection

Why we have amended our proposals

Following a review of our preferred sites, we have re-assessed the sites from which we could drive the Frogmore connection tunnel.

CRR KGP

Carnwath Road Riverside King Georges Park

What we are proposing at phase two consultation

As a result of changes to our sites since phase one consultation, we have looked at whether King Georges Park, Dormay Street or Carnwath Road Riverside would be the most appropriate site to drive the Frogmore connection tunnel. Our preferred site is Dormay Street because it minimises the effect on King Georges Park and reduces the duration of construction works at Carnwath Road Riverside. We would drive the Frogmore connection tunnel south to King Georges Park and north to Carnwath Road Riverside from Dormay Street.

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Section 2: Construction
Construction activities
Construction activities are required to intercept the CSO and construct the Frogmore connection tunnel. To intercept the CSO, we would construct an interception chamber. A connection culvert would link the interception chamber to a drop shaft (approximately 24m deep) through which flows would pass into the Frogmore connection tunnel, before connecting into the main tunnel. To drive the Frogmore connection tunnel, we would lower a tunnel boring machine into the drop shaft at Dormay Street and would drive the Frogmore connection tunnel south to King Georges Park and north to Carnwath Road Riverside. Excavated material from the tunnel drive would be removed from the drop shaft and taken off site. 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 five main phases, lasting approximately three years in total. The main construction activities associated with these phases are set out in Table 2.1.

Existing sewer

Connection culvert Existing overflow sewer

Construction

Valve chamber Frogmore connection tunnel Interception chamber

Existing overflow to Bell Lane Creek Shaft

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 Site cleared

Varies

Figure 2C
Standard

Main construction activities

Temporary works in Bell Lane Creek constructed Site facilities and access set up Drop shaft excavated and built Tunnel boring machine delivered to site and assembled Tunnel excavated and built Above and below ground structures constructed Mechanical and electrical equipment installed Temporary works in Bell Lane Creek removed 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

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Phase 3 Tunnelling

Phase 4 Construction of other structures Figure 2D

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Phase 5 Completion of works and site restoration

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Figure 2C
Continuous

Related documents: Build Managing construction

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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: Heavy construction vehicles would use a temporary bridge over Bell Lane Creek, minimising vehicle movement along The Causeway which has weight restrictions. This would keep the majority of vehicle movements internal to the site. The layout of the construction site has been arranged to reduce effects on the operation of the existing council maintenance depot. 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. Year 1 Advance works Year 2 Year 3

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

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Figure 2C: Illustrative phases 1, 2 and 3 construction plan

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Figure 2D: Illustrative phase 4 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.

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

Temporary connection to utilities (such as We expect to make a connection to utilities in Dormay water, sewer, phone and electricity supply). Street or from within the site. Traffic management works. These may need to extend beyond our site and could include relocating kerb lines, repainting road lines and modifying traffic signals. We anticipate that strengthening works to The Causeway may be required.

Strengthening works. Required for operational phase

Permanent connection to utilities (such as water, phone and electricity supply) for the We expect to connect to utilities in Dormay Street. operational tunnel.

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. We considered the use of the River Thames to transport materials; however, Bell Lane Creek is not suitable given its navigational constraints and shallowness. 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 main site from Armoury Way (A3) travelling along Dormay Street and turning right into the site. Light vehicles would access the northern part of the site to the north of Bell Lane Creek from a new entrance from The Causeway. Traffic would leave the two site areas via the same routes. These access routes are 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 The Causeway during construction. A minor temporary reconfiguration of the junction between Dormay Street and Armoury Way (A3) may be required to enable lorries to negotiate the turn into Armoury Way (A3). Based on our current design, we do not anticipate that any footpath, road diversions or bus stop relocations would be required.

Related documents: Transport

Phase 1 Site setup

Phase 2 Drop shaft construction

Phase 3 Tunnelling

Phase 4 Construction of other structures

Phase 5 Completion of works and site restoration

Average daily lorry visits

4 lorries

11 lorries

16 lorries

6 lorries

6 lorries

Table 2.3: Average daily lorry visits during the peak months

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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, scheme-wide 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
Construction activities would need to take place within the London Borough of Wandsworths maintenance depot site. Management of site access from The Causeway, which has a weight limit.

Our response
We have agreed with the London Borough of Wandsworth to use the site temporarily during construction. Use of The Causeway would be minimised by the construction of a temporary bridge over Bell Lane Creek, which would accommodate heavy construction vehicle movements within the construction site. As part of the construction of the tunnel, we would strengthen and stabilise existing flood defences. The temporary bridge over Bell Lane Creek would also be designed to maintain the continuity of the flood defences. The contractor would be required to implement noise and vibration control measures at the worksite, which will be set out in the CoCP. We need to undertake continuous tunnelling at this site for reasons of safety, cost and programme. 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. We would seek to reduce effects on habitats and wildlife in the Creek. Ecological surveys of the River Thames and foreshore are being undertaken to identify possible effects, and design alterations would be incorporated where possible. The contractor would put in place various control measures at the worksite to minimise these effects as far as possible. These will be set out in the CoCP.

Possible effect on the integrity of existing flood defences.

Possible effect of noise and vibration on neighbouring areas.

Possible effects on local air quality and dust nuisance in neighbouring areas.

The construction of temporary bridge support structures in Bell Lane Creek to facilitate construction activities may affect habitats and wildlife in the Creek.
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 12m, connection culvert, interception chamber, valve chamber and a passive filter chamber. A main ventilation column up to 6m high incorporated with an electrical and control kiosk. A small diameter ventilation column to the interception chamber up to 6m high. Maintenance vehicle access. 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 Dormay Street follows our schemewide principles and takes into account comments raised during ongoing engagement with the London Borough of Wandsworth and other technical consultees.

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Future use

Issue
Effect of permanent works on residential amenity and business properties. Effect on existing flood defences. Effect of permanent works on site operation of the council maintenance depot.

Our response
Since phase one consultation, the site has been relocated to avoid effects on the operation of any existing businesses. The new site is also set further away from existing residential properties. The flood defence river wall would be strengthened and stabilised where structural weaknesses are identified. The layout of the permanent works would not interfere with the councils existing operations and would accommodate the councils proposed plans to expand the maintenance depot to encompass the northern end of Dormay Street.

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 illustrations of our design proposals. Further information on the development of our design can be found in the Design development report.

Related documents: Design

Figure 3A: Photo of the site before the works

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Future use

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

Ventilation column

Structural improvements to flood defence walls

Electrical and control kiosk combined with ventilation structure with biodiverse roof

Planting reinstated after construction

Proposed vehicle parking area for local authority depot

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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 into the shaft. This is likely to take several days 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 Dormay 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. We expect that our permanent works would be situated entirely within the London Borough of Wandsworths secure depot.

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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Phase two public consultation material

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

Site information papers provide information that relate to each preferred site along the route of the Thames Tunnel project. The following site information papers may be of particular interest.

CRR KGP

Carnwath Road Riverside King Georges Park

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Further information
Technical reports
Theme Interim engagement 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.

Phase one consultation

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 11 of the non-technical summary and volume 11 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 8 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 E 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
Biodiverse roof Carbon filters Combined sewer Combined sewer overflow (CSO) Conservation area Draft limit of land to be acquired or used Drop shaft Foreshore Interception chamber Main tunnel/connection tunnel drive site Main tunnel Operational phase Thames Tunnel project Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) Tunnel boring machine (TBM)

Definition
A roof which supports a wide variety of plant and animal species and reduces stormwater runoff. 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. Ground uncovered by the river when the tide is low. A structure, built on an existing combined sewer, which diverts stormwater overflow into the main tunnel. A site that would be used to construct the main tunnel or connection tunnel. The excavated material would be removed from the tunnel and the concrete tunnel lining segments would be delivered to the tunnel at the main tunnel/connection drive site. 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. A machine used to excavate tunnels through a variety of conditions, with a circular cross-section.

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Phase two consultation: Dormay Street Autumn 2011 110-ED-PNC-00000-000079

For further information or to comment on our proposals see our website: www.thamestunnelconsultation.co.uk

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