Bakerloo Line
Extension
Construction and its impacts
Introduction The main tunnels will be constructed by large The Bakerloo Line Extension is a proposal to machines known as Tunnel Boring Machines connect central and south east London by (TBMs), excavating earth and building a tunnel extending the existing Bakerloo Line from its around them as they go. Tunnels are then fitted current terminus at Elephant & Castle. The with all the equipment, such as tracks and proposal is to extend to Lewisham via Old signalling, that they need to enable trains to Kent Road and New Cross Gate. operate. Works would include building: Construction of stations would also occur at • Four new underground stations along over circa this time and once main works are complete on 7.5km of twin-bore tunnels the extension, a period of testing takes place • New tracks and platforms before operations can begin. In total the • Three intermediate shafts along the extension construction period for the extension is route estimated to take between six and seven years. • Overrun tunnels beyond Lewisham terminus • A new ticket hall and platforms for the The construction of the Bakerloo Extension Bakerloo Line at the existing Elephant and would be planned to minimise lorry Castle Station, and an improved interchange to movements where possible. The underground the Northern line. tunnels we construct could provide a route to remove excavated soil from some of our sites. The UK has extensive experience in building This approach could help to reduce the number major transport infrastructure projects - most of spoil waste lorry movements. recently on projects like the Northern Line Extension and Crossrail (the Elizabeth Line). We will apply a code of construction practice, This experience is being utilised to ensure that setting out the standards and construction we can minimise the construction impact of the techniques that will be followed. Bakerloo Line Extension and protect London's distinctive and historic surroundings, whilst Noise and Vibration delivering a scheme that will provide a As the design and construction planning significant benefit to London. progresses, detailed assessments would establish the likely levels of noise and vibration, Construction impacts when and where impacts could occur, and how With worksites required in inner south east potential effects could best be controlled to London, there would be some localised acceptable levels. impacts from construction activities. Our experience has shown us that these impacts The Bakerloo Line Extension would be can be effectively managed and that it is constructed and operated in accordance with a important that we undertake works in the right noise and vibration policy based on current best way and keep people fully informed. Should the practice to mitigate noise where necessary. Bakerloo Line Extension be built, we are committed to minimising impacts from noise, The code of construction practice would be dust and pollution, traffic, town, and landscape discussed with the relevant local authorities as far as practicable. before work starts. It would detail the control Page 1 of 3 C1 measures that would be applied during To find out more construction to minimise adverse noise and Visit tfl.gov.uk/bakerloo-extension where you vibration effects. can view and download a range of factsheets, maps, and other information about the scheme.
Land acquisition, blight and compensation Alternatively, come along to one of our drop-in Owners of land that is directly affected by events where you will have the opportunity to construction or operation of the Bakerloo Line view our proposals and speak to members of Extension may be entitled to claim the Bakerloo Line Extension team, more details compensation. The land and property needed for about drop-ins are on the website at the extension would be acquired (either tfl.gov.uk/bakerloo-extension. voluntarily or by compulsory purchase) following the granting of the powers to build the project. Please contact us to request a copy of this Based on our current programme we expect to leaflet and other Bakerloo Line Extension apply for powers in 2020 and that they may be consultation material in hard copy, large print, granted in 2021. audio or another language.
The owners and occupiers of land to be acquired Contact us by compulsory purchase would be informed of • Email: [email protected] the intention to acquire their interest and would • Telephone: 0343 222 1155* have the right to claim compensation. The • Post: FREEPOST TFL CONSULTATIONS entitlement to compensation is governed by a • Website: tfl.gov.uk/bakerloo-extension body of law and decisions collectively known as the National Compensation Code. *Service and network charges may apply. See tfl.gov.uk/terms for details Once final site options have been determined landowners would be notified so they have the opportunity to object to the proposals. Land is Have your say not expected to be required until 2021. This consultation gives you the opportunity to comment on proposals for the Bakerloo Line Minimising our impact Extension. Visit tfl.gov.uk/bakerloo-extension Proposals for the scheme are still at the early to leave a comment or provide a response to the stages of design. Feedback from this and future consultation questions. The consultation will close on 21st April 2017. consultations, together with further design and engineering work, will refine the proposals Development is still at an early stage. There ahead of seeking permission to build the will be more opportunity to provide feedback extension. on the Bakerloo Line Extension as the scheme develops. As part of our Environmental Statement, a full evaluation of the potential impacts of construction and operation of the scheme would be documented along with proposed methods to minimise impacts where required. These proposals would then form commitments as part of the application for planning consent.
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