Utilities Upgraded at Bond Street to Support Cross Rail Project

Project Overview

With Crossrail requiring the construction of new rail tunnels deep beneath the streets of London, and new stations being built in the capital’s most populated and sensitive neighbourhoods, noise was always going to be an issue.

As one of the world’s largest ever building projects it was inevitable it would come under intense scrutiny, so stringent health & safety and environmental policies would have to be strictly adhered to.

Whilst Bond Street was just one of many high profile station projects in the wider scheme, it was also adjacent to one of the most famous shopping streets in the world. With extensive enabling works required for gas, electricity and water diversions, Bond Street needed to be excavated whilst shops remained open for business.

Challenge

With works carried out at night and residents occupying high rise properties nearby, a high-quality sound attenuation solution was required. Noise monitors were also required to prove that maximum noise limits were not exceeded.

Solution

RVT provided bespoke SOUNDEX™ Mobile Enclosures to completely enclose the works and reduce the impact that noise levels might have had on those located on 2nd floor properties and above. Constant monitoring was also carried out at key locations and submitted to the council to prove their works were not exceeding the limits imposed on them.