Cowcross Street – Farringdon Station
Oct 2nd, 2009 Posted in Mortgage Lenders, UK Property | Comments OffCowcross Street
Preparations have started in this area for the construction of the new Integrated Ticket Hall. The buildings at 54-60 Cowcross street have been boarded up and hoardings installed. A scaffolding protection-deck has been installed over the railway. Scaffolding has also been installed around the structure. Structural demolition commenced on the 21st September and will last for approximately twelve weeks.
The demolition will be undertaken during normal working hours. All deliveries will be through the entrance to the site at Cardinal Tower.
On the 26th and 27th September 2009 we will also be excavating trenches outside the entrance to the station to find electricity cable connections.
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. Find out more information about clerkenwell area.
