HS2 Monthly Report, Aug 24

Works update

·      Piling of foundations for the new Nash Lee overbridge has continued without night time working hours.

·      The “haul road” came into use enabling dump trucks to move spoil from Small Dean to a stockpile just north of Ellesborough Road.  There’s currently about 15 round trips per hour.

·      The temporary traffic lights on the Ellesborough Road diversion are still in place, and no date has been given about when they will be removed.

·      The A413 was realigned to allow the construction of the last of the Small Dean Viaduct.

WPC activity

·      Councillor Porter attended a meeting with Greg Smith MP to discuss our issues with HS2.  One outcome is that he intends to attend the regular update calls held with EKFB and HS2 Ltd and increase their frequency to three-weekly.

·      Six public issues were handled in the month, including the Nash Lee Lane piling works, ongoing work at Ellesborough Road, and supporting St Mary’s Church.

Current Issues

·      Following the Greg Smith meeting we have been producing briefs on current issues to enable Parliamentary Questions to be raised.  Topics include:

o      The public safety implications of the Small Dean Bridleway closure

o      Funding additional Noise Mitigation

o      The 5 year construction plan for the line past Wendover

o      Funding the Wendover North Link cycleway on the Green Tunnel

o      Getting UK Power Networks to finish their works at Ellesborough Road