The Environmental Statement The Environmental Statement and this Non-Technical Summary have been prepared by Environmental Resources Management (ERM), on behalf of DLRL. ERM is an independent environmental consultancy with extensive experience of undertaking Environmental Impact Assessments of transport infrastructure schemes. Copies of the Environmental Statement are available for inspection at the following locations:

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Docklands Light Railway Limited (DLRL), as part of , is proposing a new DLR link between Stratford International station (which About this document is planned as part of the Rail Link) and the existing DLR To obtain the powers necessary to construct the project, DLRL is applying to the Secretary station at Royal Victoria. The scheme is referred to as the DLR Stratford of State for Transport for what is known as a “Transport and Works Act Order”. As part of the International Extension. application process, DLRL is required to provide the Secretary of State with an Environmental Statement (ES) setting out the environmental effects of the scheme. This enables the Secretary The new link will use the existing North London of State to make a decision about the scheme based on a full understanding of any impacts, Line between Stratford and Royal Victoria. positive or negative, that the scheme might have on the local environment. This document An extension will be constructed around the is a non-technical summary (NTS) of the ES. The purpose of an NTS is to provide an overview, Stratford Rail Lands development to Stratford in non-technical language, of the main findings of the ES. International station. A connection will be provided to the existing DLR Beckton route, Extension and Woolwich Arsenal Extension. The proposed scheme will involve the closure of: Why is the project being promoted? • the section of the between Stratford and North Woolwich; and The Mayor’s Transport Strategy (2001) for London Train services on the DLR Stratford International emphasises the need to develop the capacity of Extension will be of a higher frequency and • Custom House, & London City the transport to meet the requirements capacity than those currently operating on Airport and North Woolwich heavy rail of London’s growth, particularly in . the North London Line. The area will be linked stations. It acknowledges the key role that the DLR has by direct services or by interchange to areas played in enabling the continued development including , the , The area south of Canning Town will be served in the City and Docklands and the regeneration Beckton, Woolwich Arsenal, the Olympic venues by two new DLR stations at Silvertown and King of east London. and regeneration areas in the Lower . George V, provided as part of the DLR London City Airport Extension, which is due to open in The main aims of the DLR Stratford International December 2005. Extension are to:

The Stratford International Extension will • support the regeneration of areas along the include the construction of four new DLR route of the scheme; and stations – at Stratford International, Stratford High Street, Abbey Road and Star Lane. The • provide improved public transport capacity, new line will serve key regeneration sites in reliability, accessibility and frequency on this the and provide a connection section of the North London Line. between Stratford International and Stratford Regional stations. The scheme will also serve the Olympic Park and other venues hosting the London 2012 Olympics.

1 2 Alternative design options

A number of alternative designs were explored before deciding on the Summary of options considered (with selected options outlined in bold) final Stratford International Extension scheme. The following criteria were considered when assessing each of these alternatives: Location Options Considered

Station Options Access Options Interchange Junction Options Alignment Options • Environment • Accessibility Options The positive and negative Improving access to the transport system. Stratford 1. Parallel option – None None N/A 1. Tear Drop environmental impacts of each option. International high level. Alignment. • Integration • Economy Whether the option would help to improve 2. High Meads Rail 2. Direct Alignment. The cost and value for money of each option. interchange with other transport services and Loop option – low level. whether it would integrate with Government 3. Parallel option – • Safety policies. low level. The contribution that the option would make to reducing accidents and improving security. 4. High Meads Rail Loop option – high level.

Stratford Regional 1. Island platform None 1. Lift and stair 1. ‘Scissors’ crossover 1. Single track (North London Line) to the north. access to western approach. approach to and central subways, platforms over the plus stair access to existing North eastern subway. London Line.

2. Island platform 2. Lift and stair access 2. Two crossovers 2. Continuous parallel to the to central subway (sections of double track station (option only, plus stair access connecting track). approach to ‘0224’). to western and platforms. eastern subways.

3. Island platform 3. Lift and stair parallel with access to central Platform 12. subway only, plus stair access to eastern subway only.

Stratford Regional 1. Platforms close to None None N/A None (Low level) existing North London line platforms.

2. Platforms further to the south.

Stratford High 1. Island platform 1. Footbridge N/A N/A None Street with re-alignment landing in workshop of Bridge Road. car park.

2. Island platform 2. Footbridge landing with closure of in east footway of Bridge Road. Burford Road.

3. Side platforms 3. Footbridge landing with closure of in west footway of Bridge Road. Burford Road.

4. Footbridge link into first floor of 3 workshops. Alternative design options Summary of options considered continued

Location Options Considered The preferred options, and the main reasons behind their selection, are as follows. Station Options Access Options Interchange Junction Options Alignment Options Options • The new DLR station at Stratford tracks will be re-aligned towards the housing Abbey Road 1. Station / minor None N/A N/A None International will be located parallel to off Pond Road and Abbey House to create Station track realignment the proposed mainline international station space for two side platforms. The main access to the north of at low level. This arrangement will provide to the station will be from Abbey Road. Abbey Road. good interchange between the stations • The new Star Lane (formerly known as Cody 2. Station to the south 1. Northern access and will minimise the intrusiveness of the of Abbey Road. from Pond Road. new DLR station within the Road) DLR station will be located adjacent to development. Star Lane, in order to connect to the wider 2. Southern access catchment area of this option, thereby from Pond Road. • The new Stratford Regional North London helping to meet regeneration objectives Line station will be an ‘island’ platform 3. Station to the north for the area. of Abbey Road, with parallel to the existing high level platforms. minor track realignment This arrangement will give the best possible • A subway (rather than footbridge) link will to the south. access for passengers, including lift access be provided at the existing Canning Town to both of the main subways at the station. station because it will connect directly into Station None None None N/A None The new DLR platforms at the station will be the existing concourse and provide improved constructed in the location of the existing interchange with other services. Star Lane (formerly 1. Station at Star Lane. None N/A N/A None North London Line platforms at low level. • A rail flyover will be provided between the Cody Road) Station DLR routes to Beckton and London City 2. Island platform, • The new DLR station at Stratford High Street south of Stephenson (formerly ) will consist of Airport. It will enable significantly increased Road bridge. side platforms with tracks slewed into Bridge train flows (compared to a ground level Road, which will be closed. This arrangement junction), thereby increasing accessibility and 3. Island platform, helping to meet the regeneration objectives further to the south will ensure that the width of the railway of Stephenson Road corridor, and the additional structures required, for the area. bridge. are kept to a minimum. A new footbridge • A third platform face will be provided at the 4. Side platforms, from the station will land in a workshop car existing DLR Royal Victoria station, to enable south of Stephenson park on Burford Road. trains to turn around and to increase Road bridge. • The new DLR station at Abbey Road will be flexibility in train operations. located to the north of Abbey Road. The Canning Town None None 1. Subway Link. N/A None Station 2. Footbridge Link.

Junction between N/A N/A N/A 1. Ground-level None DLR routes to junction. Beckton and London City Airport 2. Rail flyover.

Royal Victoria 1. Do Nothing. None None N/A None

2. Provision of a third platform face.

5 6 A description of the proposed Stratford International Extension and its operation

The Route

The extension scheme will run from a terminus at Stratford International station in the north to Royal Victoria station in the south. The North London Line will continue to operate into Stratford from the west but will terminate at new platforms to be built by DLR. The scheme consists of:

• four new DLR stations along the route of the • a rail flyover between the DLR routes to existing North London Line – at Stratford Beckton and London City Airport, located International, Stratford High Street, Abbey between Canning Town and Royal Victoria During the construction Road and Star Lane; DLR stations; of the scheme • relocated and modified North London Line • a third platform, and lengthening of the platforms at Stratford Regional station to existing platforms, at the existing DLR Royal It is envisaged that the scheme will be constructed accommodate DLR trains, and new platforms Victoria station; over approximately a two and a half year period, to the north for terminating North London • upgraded electrical systems, including a new Design and operation between mid 2007 and late 2009, with the scheme Line trains; sub-station; and opening in early 2010. Works along the route will • modified platforms and canopies at the DLRL will operate up to 15 trains per hour from be undertaken from 22 main worksites. • upgraded signalling systems. existing ; Stratford International on the North London Line with direct cross-river trains to Woolwich Arsenal Most of the works south of Stratford Regional • a new subway link and lift at Canning Town and direct trains to Beckton. (Services are expected station will be undertaken during the daytime. The station; to be running to Woolwich Arsenal by early 2009.) likely daytime hours of work in this section of the The service will increase to 24 trains per hour route will be 7.30am to 6.30pm on weekdays; and All of the new and modified Stratford during the 2012 Olympic Games, which will 8am to 1.30pm on Saturdays. These working hours under constr stations and other facilities will be International uction provide a service capacity of approximately 8,600 include half hour start up and shut down periods Stratford Key during which time no potentially noisy construction constructed to enable 3-car trains Docklands Light Railway (DLR) passengers per hour, per direction. In addition, to operate along the extension. All Stratford High Street New DLR line and stations equipment will be used. The start up and shut down DLR extensions increased service frequencies will occur on the DLR DLR trains are currently 2-car, but Abbey Road North London Line network before 2010 due to the introduction of periods are: 7.30am to 8am and 6pm to 6.30pm on Section of North London Line and Pudding DLRL is planning to increase the Mill Lane stations to be closed the DLR London City Airport service at the end of weekdays. There will be a shut down period from Channel Tunnel Rail Link capacity of the network by Underground lines 2005 and the Woolwich Arsenal Extension scheme. 1pm to 1.30pm on Saturdays. Works at, and to the Bow Church West Ham Network increasing train lengths. Main roads This has been taken into account in assessing the north of, Stratford Regional station may take place This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised Devons Road reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. environmental impacts of the DLR Stratford over longer periods, as is the case with the current Star Lane (GLA)(100032379) (2004) International Extension scheme. works on the Stratford Rail Lands site. Night-time Canning Town Beckton works will occasionally be required along the entire East Royal Custom Prince DLRL will procure a minimum of nine additional Victoria Royal Beckton route – for example, to avoid working close to the India House Regent Albert Park All Saints Gallions railcars required as part of the scheme. Westferry Poplar Reach operational railways in the area. Thames Wharf Blackwall (possible future London City station)O Airport Canary Wharf pen Dec 2005 King George V O One of the first activities to be undertaken by Heron p e Quays West Pontoon Silvertown n 2 Silvertown 0 the contractor at all stations will be to set up site Dock 0 South Quay 9 North Woolwich offices and workers’ welfare facilities such as a Crossharbour Royal Arsenal canteen, changing rooms, rest areas and a first

Mudchute Woolwich Arsenal aid/medical centre. Utility diversions and road realignment works will also be undertaken in the early stages at each site. The nature and location of the works is summarised below.

7 8 A description of the proposed Stratford International Extension and its operation

Summary of works required

Location Modifications to Existing Stations

New Modified Rail Flyover Stairs Lift Subway Foot Bridge Platforms Shortened Platforms Widened Subway New Station Platform Platforms Raised Platforms Lengthened Canopy Extended Canopy Foot Bridge

Stratford International

Sequence of works Stratford Regional (North The sequence of works to construct the new • construction of foundations for stairs and London Line) stations along the route will typically be the lifts (if included); following: Stratford • construction of stairs / lifts (if included); Regional (DLR)

• diversions of utilities and highways, • construction of foundations for modified Stratford as appropriate; platforms (if required); High Street • piling of foundations; • construction of platform modifications; Abbey Road Station • installation of platform supports; • installation of platform finishes; • installation of platform slabs; West Ham • installation of platform canopy; and Station • construction of station superstructure; • installation of signalling. Star Lane (1) • construction of access stairs, Station and lifts; and Canning The construction sequence for the rail flyover will • installation of platform finishes. Town Station be as follows: DLR Beckton • installation of sheet piles; / London City Airport The sequence of works to modify the existing • demolition of an existing gantry; Junction stations along the route will typically be the • construction of bridge piers; Royal following: Victoria • diversions of utilities and highways, • construction of flyover sections; and (1) Existing pedestrian bridge to be removed. as appropriate; • installation of a replacement footbridge.

9 10 Assessing the environmental Dealing with the potential impact impacts of the scheme of constructing the scheme

Code of Construction Practice The impacts of constructing and operating the scheme have been assessed A draft Code of Construction Practice (CoCP) has been developed for the proposed scheme, to minimise the impacts of construction. The draft CoCP will be advanced through discussions with the London in consultation with statutory bodies and in accordance with Environmental Borough of Newham and other appropriate statutory bodies. The draft represents a minimum level Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations and guidance. The environmental of mitigation to which DLRL is committed. topics that have been assessed as part of the EIA include: The CoCP sets out the measures that will be used by the contractor to ensure site safety and good site practice with regard to the environment during construction works.

• Planning; • Noise and Vibration; • Archaeology and The CoCP contains relevant statutory codes, standards and legislation to regulate construction practice Cultural Heritage; • Socio-economics; • Townscape and Visual; and its effects on health and safety and the environment. It sets out a range of good practice procedures • Air Quality and Dust; and to control noise, dust, site discharges and works traffic and measures to protect groundwater and • Land Use and Land Take; • Ecology; aquifers during works. The CoCP will be included in the contractual arrangements between DLRL and • Contaminated Land. • Traffic and Transport; • Water Resources; its selected contractor. Adherence to the CoCP will, therefore, be compulsory. The CoCP requires the Contractor to provide a telephone information and complaints ‘hotline’ which is staffed at all times during working hours. The number for this hotline will be displayed prominently at all worksites.

Specific Measures Noise High noise levels are anticipated for locations Construction traffic will be routed to main roads, Positive and negative effects of the scheme along the route for short periods of time during where possible. Specific HGV routes will be agreed construction works. A range of on-site measures, with Transport for London and the other highway Overall, the scheme is in line with national, regional and local planning such as the use of low noise construction authorities, aiming to avoid sensitive residential equipment, will be used to minimise noise impacts areas and unsuitable parts of the network wherever policy, including the Mayor’s transport strategy. Public consultation on the during construction. The precise form of these possible. Siting, design and layout of accesses for scheme has identified that the project has overwhelming public support and measures will be agreed with the London Borough construction traffic will be agreed with of Newham before the works commence. it is envisaged that it will have a major positive impact on the local area. authority prior to works to ensure highway safety. Visual Ecology Temporary visual intrusion will be minimised by Construction of the scheme will result in the loss The project will inevitably cause a degree The scheme will have a number of significant positive providing appropriate hoardings around worksites. of disruption while it is being constructed, effects. It will lead to significant long-term transport of habitat along the route corridor. A range of as with most major transport infrastructure benefits through improvements in frequency, capacity, Pollution mitigation measures will be implemented to projects. Construction equipment and accessibility, reliability and journey quality. It will deliver Potential pollution impacts on watercourses and reduce the risk of significant impacts to habitats hoardings are likely to be very visible. positive socio-economic and regeneration benefits for groundwater from site run-off and discharges and species of nature conservation importance. Significant noise disturbance may arise at a the Lower Lea Valley, providing much needed transport will be mitigated through good site practice, Contaminants number of locations along the route during infrastructure improvements servicing some of the key as set out in the CoCP, and compliance with Studies indicate that contaminants may be noisier construction activities. Drivers, public existing and proposed development sites in the area. Environment Agency discharge consents. present in the ground at some locations along transport users, pedestrians and cyclists may The scheme will raise the density of development coming Traffic the route, due to the historic and ongoing land also experience delays during temporary forward, especially on sites close to the new DLR network. Temporary road closures and footway and cycle uses. An appropriate level of site clean-up will road and footway closures and diversions. In total, around 165,000 m2 of additional floorspace will path diversions are inevitable during the be used to deal with contaminated land. Site The combination of these construction be generated by the Stratford International Extension. construction phase. To reduce traffic disruption investigations will be undertaken before the effects is likely to heighten any overall The scheme will also contribute towards the reduction on fully, or partially closed roads, diversion routes works start to inform the clean-up measures. The sense of disruption felt by those living and of social exclusion through increased access to local will be put in place alongside temporary traffic works contractor will comply with the CoCP and working close to the route of the scheme. employment opportunities and social facilities. management measures, which will be agreed with relevant legislation with respect to safe handling the highway authority in advance of works. and disposal of contaminated materials.

11 12 Dealing with the potential long-term impacts of operating the scheme

Consultation In developing the Stratford International Extension scheme, DLRL and its consultants have held regular consultations with the London Borough of Newham, within whose administrative boundaries the scheme will run. DLRL has also consulted the public on two occasions, with exhibitions held at a number of locations along the route, and other relevant stakeholders. Details of all the consultations that have been carried out are contained in DLRL’s Statement on Consultation, a separate document also being deposited with DLRL’s application for a Transport and Works Act Order to authorise Good operational standards will be applied and the project the Stratford International Extension. will be designed to minimise any environmental impacts.

Long-term impacts will result from alterations be designed to comply with this. The Policy sets DLRL will ensure that any archaeological remains to the townscape and views in the vicinity of out targets for trackside noise level, ground at the site will be preserved, if possible, during Stratford Rail Lands, Burford Road, Bridge Road, vibration and ground-borne noise. Adherence the works and will include information boards Abbey Road, Abbey Lane, Manor Road, Victoria to these targets protects people living and about the monument at the new station. Dock Road, Thames River/Lower Lea and at Royal working next to DLR rail tracks from potential Victoria development area. However, measures noise and vibration impacts from trains. Noise Significant traffic growth within the corridor such as replacement or additional trees and barriers or noise insulation will be provided is anticipated as a result of the numerous planting will reduce these impacts in the longer where practicable along the route of the project development and regeneration proposals in term. The scheme will benefit the area along to attenuate noise levels from passing trains to the area, irrespective of the implementation its route through localised areas of streetscape avoid significant noise impacts. of the DLR Stratford International Extension. improvement, station upgrading and new urban The scheme will generate some additional traffic. planting for habitat and amenity. Minor modifications will be made to the site However, overall, the scheme will encourage of the former Stratford Langthorne Abbey more people to use public transport instead DLRL operates a Noise and Vibration Policy and (adjacent to the proposed Abbey Road station), of road transport, in line with Government the Stratford International Extension scheme will which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. and local policies.

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