Thameslink Programme new Thameslink and Crossrail

Cardinal Tower

Preparations for the demolition of this building have started. Internal surveys have been undertaken and soft strip demolition has started. Demolition scaffolding is being installed will be covered with sheeting to ensure that dust and debris is controlled. A tower crane will be constructed within the central car park on the 26th and 27th September. The main demolition of Cardinal Tower will start from the 12th October 2009. There will be an increase in lorry movements in and out of Cowcross Street between 10am and 4pm on Mondays to Fridays, during which time the gate to the fencing will be closed in Cowcross Street to create a clear, separate area for lorries. Outside of these hours the fencing gates will be open.

The majority of these works will be undertaken during normal working hours; however there will be periods when extended working hours are required when the work to be carried out over the railway lines.

65, 65a & 65b Charterhouse Street

Preparations for the construction of an access ramp down to the railway at this location are currently being undertaken. Hoardings have been erected and a scaffolding protection-deck has been constructed over the railway during weekend closures of the railway line. Scaffolding will be installed around the building during extended working hours on the weekend of the 26th – 28th September. Demolition will commence on the 29th September and will take approximately six weeks. A local footpath diversion will be required. Demolition will be undertaken using mechanical hand tools whilst working from scaffolds and towers.

Demolition will be undertaken during normal working hours.

More information from

http://www.thameslinkprogramme.co.uk

Property Clerkenwell – http://www.myclerkenwell.co.uk/