GIDEA PARK DRIVERS’ AND CLEANERS’ ACCOMMODATION
MTR Elizabeth Line
With the Crossrail project leading to various infrastructure developments in central London, there has been a growing need for additional accommodation units along the route to support drivers, managers, and cleaners. Gidea Park in East London was chosen as one of the locations. Enable Infrastructure was contracted to carry out these works on vacant land at the Gidea Park Depot site. Gidea Park station, located nearby, is part of the Great Eastern Main Line in the London Borough of Havering. It is situated 13 miles (21.7 km) from London Liverpool Street and is positioned between Romford and Harold Wood.
The project
The project consisted of three primary components: the establishment of a new modular building for MTR Elizabeth Line (MTREL) staff, the construction of a new modular building for Bombardier staff, and the creation of a new access road with parking and utilities/services from the existing site entrance on Cambridge Avenue. Additionally, enhancements were made to the surrounding area, including parking facilities, a bicycle shelter, and EV charging points. All the necessary infrastructure, such as drainage, paving, external lighting, and CCTV, has been successfully completed within the designated timeframe and budget.
The challenge
- The limited space on the site posed challenges in ensuring round-the-clock access for the neighbours
- Working in accordance with a previously agreed, third-party design.
The solution
Effective stakeholder management played a crucial role in resolving all the challenges as it fostered close collaboration between all parties. Regular meetings were held to ensure smooth communication and problem-solving during the course of the project.
The deliverables
- Cutting back of vegetation, excavation to reduce levels
- New permeable paving tarmac construction, new tarmac, precast concrete road kerbs and path edgings, white / yellow-lining
- New topsoil beds (for future planting), shingle bed areas
- New foul drainage & surface water drainage
- Vehicular & pedestrian entrance access gates with keypad entry
- New CCTV installation, external lighting installation, Distribution Network Operator (DNO) power supply
- New smoking shelter & cycle shelter
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