Please find attached the leaflet for the surfacing work on Sun Brow, Haslemere. The leaflets are due to be delivered tomorrow (6th September).
The works are scheduled to start on 18 September under a
road closure and will take place over 3 days, from 8am – 4pm.
Please see the attached leaflet for the extents of our
work.
Sometimes our plans have to change, often due to bad
weather or problems on other works in the same programme which can have a knock
on effect. If anything changes with the details of these works, we will let you
know. You and your residents can also find up to date details of the works on https://roadworks.org/?113903164
I am sharing an update regarding works on Lower Street, Haslemere. The works within Lower Street itself are complete and the team have now moved into the garage area.
Prior to the works starting the
team carried out site investigations of both the pipe systems and ground
conditions. The ground condition survey had
shown mild asbestos levels that were not sufficient to cause concerns with
regard to safety. However, when the team started digging in the garage
forecourt today, they found much higher concentrations of asbestos. As a result of this works had to cease.
The team now need to get positive
confirmation it is asbestos, then assess the risks posed, and then proceed with
appropriate measures in place to safely continue their works – this process may
take some time. In the interim period the team will be working in other areas
to maintain progress of the overall job at hand.
Please follow the link below to the Surrey County Council website where you will find information about the planned Major Southern Gas Networks works on Grayswood Road, Haslemere. Works are planned from 7 October 2019 to 3 November 2019.
From: Surrey Highways: TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2019
Dear Sirs
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSE TO MAKE the above mentioned Temporary Order under Section 14(1) and (7) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to a) prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in that length of Sickle Road (D5522), Haslemere that extends from its junction with Dale View (D5522) to its junction with Sun Brow (D5522); b) suspend “THE SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL SICKLE ROAD (D5522) AND SUN BROW (D5522) HASLEMERE TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2019” in its entirety.
This Traffic Order is required to enable SGN to carry out gas mains replacement works. These works are anticipated to be carried out within 6 weeks of the 6 month period of operation of this Temporary Order that commences on 09 September 2019. Advanced warning signs will be displayed and the temporary closure which is anticipated will be required for 24 hours each day, will only operate when the relevant traffic signs are displayed. Access for pedestrians; dismounted cyclists and equestrians will be maintained at all times. These works will be carried out in phases of 50m length so to maintain access for emergency services, residences and businesses on the affected length of Sickle Road (D5522), at all times up to the point of closure via the vehicular diversion route which will be Dale View and Sun Brow.
Thank
you for getting in touch. Firstly I would like to provide some background on
the purpose of this work and the complications this scheme has presented.
The
works on Lower Street involve construction of new drainage and are primarily to
remove a flood risk to a property where the highways drains pass beneath it, by
rerouting our pipes. This involves digging a new pipe through private land in a
restricted area, between two houses and a garage parking area, through a
retaining wall, along a footpath and to a chamber.
There are a great deal of utility services underneath the road surface (please see below pictures and map) and ultimately it is these services which actually dictate what is possible. Due to the significant amount of underground services the team are using a vacuum excavator as this is a far safer way for our team to remove spoil than a conventional digger. Using this equipment mitigates any risk to their personal safety, which is of utmost importance to us.
We
have gatemen present at each end of Lower Street, their role is to remain at
either end of the road and ensure the public do not enter the live works site.
The area the team are working in is outside of a property called Tisa Cottage.
Whilst they may not be visible from either end of the road, I can assure you
that the team are on site, working extremely hard on a daily basis and are
making progress.
On
Monday I was advised that the team had got to a point where they have found the
unknown buried pipe and this has determined the level for the rest of the
works. Our engineer believes they have found a route through the services to
allow installation of the new pipework and the team on site are working towards
this. There are difficulties with some of the existing pipes which the new
pipes need to be connected to, as they are encased in brick. This may mean that
the team have to dig further to achieve the connections or do something a
little differently. The excavations are a bit larger than initially hoped for
but unfortunately this is unavoidable. Please see attached a copy of the
original plans for this scheme which should demonstrate what the team set out
to achieve.
Looking
at the original plans it is clear that this a particularly difficult site with
many utility services, this makes progress slow and the design has to be
adapted to suit what is unearthed. The team had previously investigated as
thoroughly as possible having camera surveyed the drain runs and used ground
probing radar to identify services and hence a probable route for the new
pipes, however it is only when the ground is actually excavated that the
realities of the situation are revealed.
The
equipment being used, the width of the road and the size of excavation required
mean that a road closure is necessary. Another reason, that may not be
immediately obvious, is that live traffic cannot run too close to the hole due
to the pressure that is transmitted to the sides of the excavation by vehicles.
We really don’t want to close roads unless we have to and do not make the
decision lightly. There are many variables we have to consider including the
site operations, the size of the road and the safety of both the travelling
public and our work force. For Lower Street this criteria meant a closure.
Please see attached site diaries from the 7 and 8 August which detail work progress with photographic evidence of work taking place. Please be advised these site diaries belong to one individual on site and their start time does not necessarily reflect the time that everyone was on site.
The
lead engineer on this project is satisfied with the progress on site.
Considering the difficulties the team have faced, they are working extremely
hard and going the extra mile where necessary to support the residents living
in the works area, whilst carrying out their work to a good standard. I hope
this help to reassure you and your residents that work is taking place and
progress being made.
In
view of the above, I will be updating our road works map pop-out with a PDF
document that explains the work and has pictures of our progress so far. I hope
that this will highlight to the public the challenges the team have faced on
this scheme and the extent of works being carried out. I’m hoping that
explaining what we are trying to achieve will justify the length of time we
need for this work and why it is essential that the road is closed whilst we
carry out the work.
I
would be very grateful if you could direct your residents to the information on
roadworks.org and if there are further queries please could they be sent to us
in the Works Communications Team.
Subject: Emergency Utility Works; Church Lane, Haslemere (Thames Water)
Dear Councillor,
For your information can I advise you of emergency works
being carried out on Church Lane, Haslemere (outside Haslemere Health Centre).
Thames Water need to repair a water leak in the
carriageway. The traffic management that is placed is a Road Closure and the
estimated end date is the 20/08/2019.
Thank you for your enquiry reported on 12 Jul 2019 09:20 which has been logged as follows:
Reference number: ME-687134 Location: COLLEGE HILL, HASLEMERE Details: Carriageway Defect – Loose material (a copy of the original enquiry can be found at the very bottom of this email)
Just to confirm I have spoken to Waverley Borough Council’s Environmental Services Team to request that they send out a road sweeper to deal with the loose material deposits on College Hill, Haslemere, as per photographs attached.
Once again thank you for contacting us. If you have any further queries or require additional information you may find the following page on our website useful: www.surreycc.gov.uk/highwaysinfo
Kind regards
Helen Boyes Customer Services Officer Surrey Highways
