February 2015
Crossrail Farringdon Western Ticket Hall Demolition Works 23 February to 30 April 2015 Thank you for your continued patience whilst we build the new Crossrail Farringdon western ticket hall (the site adjacent to the Thameslink Station on Cowcross Street). We are about to commence demolition work to some existing structures within the site to make way for the new ticket hall. Phase 1: Crane Platform Demolition works planned for 23 - 26 February 2015
• The slab will initially be weakened by cutting it into small sections • The old reinforced concrete slab will then be demolished at street level Phase 2: Demolition of Cardinal House remnants planned for 26 February - 30 April 2015 • Final remnants of Cardinal House to be demolished • Structure will initially be weakened by cutting it into small sections • Reinforced concrete demolition and brick structure removal
Duration of work • Phase 1 commences February 2015 • Phase 2 commences February 2015 until 30 April 2015 • Week day working during core hours only; Monday to Friday (08:00 – 18:00)
What to expect • Some noisy periods as a result of the cutting and demolition of the concrete slab and the remnants of Cardinal House
What we will do
Works location
Platforms 2 & 3, Barbican Station
We apologise in advance should this cause any disturbance. If you do have a complaint or query, please contact the Crossrail Helpdesk. Works will be carried out in accordance to permission and consents granted by Local Authorities. Once again, we apologise for any inconvenience and we thank you in advance for your patience.
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• Acoustic screening will be used to reduce the noise impact from the works • Vehicle and pedestrian access will be unaffected • Noise and dust monitoring will be on going during the duration of the works • Work areas will be securely fenced off • Adhere to demolition methods which will minimise noise and disruption to our neighbours
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About Crossrail Crossrail is Europe’s largest construction project, delivering a new railway for London and the South East. When the service opens Crossrail trains will travel from Reading and Heathrow in the west to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east via new twin tunnels under central London. It will link Heathrow Airport, the West End, the City of London and Canary Wharf.
Farringdon Community Liaison Panel Crossrail runs a community liaison panel for each central London station to keep local community representatives informed of progress and plans. If you would like further information please contact
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