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MEETING MINUTES
Subject:
Tideway Tunnel Working Group for Putney Embankment Foreshore and
Barn Elms (CLWG)
Date and time:
Tuesday 27 September 2016, 7-9 pm
Location:
London Rowing Club, Putney Embankment, SW15 1LB
Minute taker:
Yvette Hewlett, Administrative Support, Tideway
Chair:
Justine Greening MP
Item
Topic
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Welcome
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Introduction of Tideway Representatives
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Tideway to explain the purpose of the meetings
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Tideway update presentation - including: Putney Embankment Foreshore; Barn
Elms; Community Investment and Relations
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AOB
6
Date of next meeting
Attendees
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Mark Corben (MC), Chief Financial Officer, Tideway
Ben Green (BG), Delivery Manager, Tideway
Chris Stratford (CS), Stakeholder and Consents Manager, Tideway
Iain Tytler (IT), Senior Project Manager, Tideway
Jodi-Ann Pastorino (JAP), Communications Executive (West), Tideway
David Miles (DM), Project Manager, Tideway
David Harper (DH), Project Manager, Tideway (BMB)
Patrick Kelly (PK), Community Relations Manager, Tideway (BMB)
Daniel Webster (DW), Senior Environmental Advisor, Tideway (BMB)
James Frazer (JF), Tideway (BMB)
Chris North (CN), Site Manager, Barn Elms, Tideway (BMB)
Tom Brown (TB), Section Engineer, Tideway (BMB)
Tom Lane (TL), Skills & Employment Manager, Tideway (BMB)
Yvette Hewlett (YH), Administrative Support, Tideway
John Mealey (JM), Administrative Support, Tideway
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37 other attendees including residents and representatives from London Borough of
Wandsworth, The Boat Race Company Ltd, 5th Putney Sea Scouts, Barn Elms Rowing &
Sailing Club, Ranelagh Sailing Club, Putney Society, Ruvigny Gardens, Ruvigny Mansions,
Festing Road, Lacey Road, Barn Elms, Kenilworth Court and Star & Garter Mansions.
Apologies:
Three were received.
1.
Welcome
Justine Greening MP (JG) introduced herself and explained the reasons behind the need for the
Thames Tideway Tunnel. JG added the group had been meeting for the last five years and had
worked through a lot of proposals over those years in order to ensure lasting benefits were
included and above all, that work would be as non-disruptive as possible and that the river
would be used as much as possible. JG said tonight’s meeting was the start of the next phase,
to enable problems to be tackled hopefully before they arise. JG thanked everybody who had
been involved over the last few years for taking time out on behalf of the community, and also
welcomed newcomers.
2. Introduction of Tideway Representatives
Ben Green (BG) introduced himself and advised he was joined tonight by many of his Tideway
colleagues. He advised the minutes from the meeting would be sent out to everybody who
supplied their email address and will also be posted on Tideway’s website. Action: Yvette
Hewlett (YH) to send out minutes and presentation.
3.
Tideway to explain the purpose of the working group
BG gave a presentation which started with the purpose of these meetings and what is hoped
will be achieved.
4.
Tideway update presentation - including: Putney Embankment Foreshore; Barn Elms;
Community Investment and Relations
Tom Brown (TB) continued with the presentation, explaining the specifics of the scheduled work
timetable at Putney Embankment Foreshore.
Question from resident: Will the Thames Clipper be staying in operation?
TB advised the Thames Clipper will be staying in operation. Tideway may need to limit barge
movements at certain times.
Question from resident: Are there any proposed parking changes for the embankment?
TB confirmed as part of Tideway embracing the ‘more by river’ approach, welfare units will be
berthed on Putney Pier, which will cause less of an impact on the land. This has allowed
Tideway to reduce the hoarding area and more parking spaces will be retained than originally
planned.
Question from resident: Will noise monitoring take place?
TB confirmed both air quality and noise monitors have been installed in the last few weeks at
the slipway and further monitors will be installed at the site.
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Question from resident: What do the circles in the diagram represent?
TB confirmed it is important for Tideway to leave sections of the river free for rowers to continue
to use. Tideway is currently in discussions to move moorings along the river in order to leave
separation between Tideway work and rowers turning.
Question from resident: Is there a risk of vibration damage to buildings close to the river?
TB confirmed the risk is very low and full assessments will be carried out if necessary. There is
a process where particular properties are identified and Tideway will survey any buildings that
are identified as possibly being at risk. If any damage is caused, Tideway will pay the cost.
Question from resident: How many lorries will go past per day?
TB confirmed that there will be between 3 - 4 lorries travelling down Glendarvon Street between
10.00 and 15.00 per day.
Question from resident: How many times does the slipway currently get used and why does a
temporary one have to be built?
BG advised a temporary like-for-like slipway will be installed whilst Tideway is using the area for
the main works. Chris Stratford (CS) added that he has spoken to the three main users of the
site and it was agreed some years ago that the slipway would be replaced whilst work was
taking place.
Question from resident: Will the slipway be reinstated back to how it is now?
TB confirmed the slipway will be reinstated back to its current condition. CS added the large
cobbles at the top end will be removed and stored and then reinstated when the works have
finished.
Chris North (CN) continued with the presentation and moved onto the Barn Elms site. He
advised that the Barn Elms Sports Centre Changing Room work was due to start in April 2017,
with the aim to finish by Christmas 2017.
JG added that the Barn Elms site is no longer a main tunnel drive site, as originally proposed.
This was due to the engagement with the group over the last few years.
Question from resident: We were told all material brought up from the shaft would be taken
away by river. How will the material get from the shaft to the river?
CS confirmed that removal of material by river was planned when the site was proposed to be a
main tunnel drive site. Now that it is a smaller site, the shaft will only be 6 metres in diameter so
a lot less material coming out. There will be 8-10 lorries per day accessing the site.
Question from resident: Are any paths going to be closed due to the work?
CS confirmed there is no intention of closing any paths.
CN continued with the presentation and confirmed the development of the new changing rooms
facility will be Tideway’s first deliverable legacy at this site and the facility will remain fully open
throughout the work.
Question from resident: Will The Boathouse continue to operate?
CN confirmed it will continue to operate.
BG continued with the presentation which moved onto air quality and noise monitoring. BG
confirmed that noise and air quality measurements are being taken before work starts, in order
to establish a baseline that will then be used to establish limits that should not be exceeded
throughout the duration of the works. Measurements will continue to be taken throughout the
duration of the works.
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Question from resident: Does mitigation for air quality and noise monitoring include
secondary glazing?
BG confirmed that as part of noise assessments which include assessing the type of work that
will be carried out, a baseline level is established. This assessment identifies Trigger Action
Plans (TAPs) properties, where it is believed that no matter how well work might be done, a
disturbance may be caused. Tideway has written to the properties identified in order to offer
TAPs before the work starts. These TAPs include secondary glazing, amongst other mitigation
measures. The resident advised he has never received a letter regarding TAPs and BG
advised the reason would be that only the properties close to the site which have been identified
as being possibly affected would have been contacted. However, if the resident is concerned
and wishes to apply for TAPs, he could apply to Tideway as a ‘special case’, which would be
considered by an independent panel.
BG added that Dan Webster (DW) was present at the meeting to discuss any further noise and
air monitoring issues / questions.
Question from resident: Does work have to be done to road sewers as part of the project?
BG confirmed no work will need to be done to the road sewers. The project will redirect sewage
from the Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) into the new tunnel, rather than allowing sewage
straight into the river, which is what happens at present.
Tom Lane (TL) continued with the presentation and gave an overview of Tideway’s aims with
regard to skills and employment.
Question from resident: How many workers are anticipated to be at Putney?
TL confirmed 40-50 workers will be at the site at peak times.
Question from resident: How will workers be transported to the site, will there be parking on
site?
TL advised there will not be any parking on site and workers will be using public transport.
Tideway is currently investigating the possibility of a mini-bus / travel plan.
Patrick Kelly (PK) continued with the presentation, which moved onto Community Relations. PK
confirmed he is trying to be pro-active and meet as many people in the community as possible
over the next few months and years. He is looking at a community investment programme to
see what Tideway can assist with locally and is currently liaising with local schools, etc. He is
open to suggestions and would welcome information on where help might be required. PK
confirmed he is the link between Tideway’s 24/7 Helpdesk and the project team and therefore
any issues that are logged with the Helpdesk will be sent to him to manage. He hopes these
meetings will continue on a quarterly basis.
Question from resident: Are complaints about works to be directed through PK? If so, a
telephone number should be made available.
PK confirmed Tideway has a 24/7 Helpdesk (08000 308080) and that cards containing this
number will be made available at the end of the meeting.
CS added that once work starts, Information Sheets will be issued to local residents and
businesses two weeks in advance of each stage of work. These Information Sheets will also be
placed on the website.
Question from resident: I live behind where the temporary slipway will be, why have I not
received a letter regarding noise and vibration?
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PK advised he would obtain the resident’s details after the meeting. All residents living within
100m of the site will have Information Sheets delivered to their properties, but he would add her
details to the email distribution list.
Question from resident: Who receives the Information Sheets currently?
PK confirms these will go out to residents within a 100m radius of the site once the work starts.
Question from resident: Is there any compensation planned for residents during the
disruption?
PK advised people can apply for special cases via the Helpdesk, which will then go through an
independent process. The Independent Advisory Service (IAS) is also available to speak to
about compensation queries (via the Tideway Helpdesk). There is also a process in place
should any business suffer loss of earnings.
Question from resident: What assurances are there that the construction timeline will be
adhered to?
BG advised Tideway’s original overall scheme had a timeframe of 7 years. Over the last year
this timeframe has been challenged with the contractors and the aim is to now complete the
project up to two years earlier.
JG advised these meetings will be held regularly and she will always follow up local issues and
will continue having separate meetings with Tideway to raise specific issues. She is trying to
ensure the right things are in place so that when work takes place, she can give Tideway her
concerns and things can be raised face-to-face at these meetings. The project is very much
needed to ensure the long-term benefits of a clean river. JG is interested in gathering ideas on
how the group wishes Tideway to work with local schools and within the community.
CS asked how regularly the group would like the meetings held. JG believes every three
months would be ideal. CS mentioned this would mean the next meeting being at the end of
December, so maybe end of November / early December would be better for the second
meeting. Action: Tideway to arrange next meeting for late November/early December.
Question from resident: A resident mentioned to CS that when these meetings were first
discussed, it was suggested that a Council Planner should be present.
CS confirmed a representative from Wandsworth BC was present.
Question from resident: A resident suggested that maybe one voice from the community
could collate the views and issues and relay these directly to PK and vice versa.
PK agreed.
PK asked for people to leave their email address on the registration form in order to receive the
presentation from tonight along with the minutes.
Question from resident: Will BREXIT affect Tideway’s funding at all?
Mark Corben (MC) confirmed that fortunately, all the money for the project has already been
raised and Tideway is a private sector company. Tideway is confident that BREXIT will not
have any impact on the project.
JG asked that any questions, thoughts or ideas after the meeting be emailed to herself or PK.
5. AOB
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Question from resident: Are minutes being taken at these meetings?
CS confirmed meetings are being taken and will be distributed in due course and placed on the
website under both the Putney Embankment Foreshore and Barn Elms site pages.
JG asked that when the minutes are sent, can hard copies or links to documents be given,
including broader details and the Helpdesk telephone number.
Action: YH to include link to Tideway construction pages with minutes and presentation,
along with Helpdesk telephone number.
CS advised if anybody wants to know about the project, there is lots of information on the
website - www.tideway.london.
6. Date of next meeting
Thursday, 24 November 2016.
JG thanked everybody for attending the meeting.
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