Update by ESW Project Manager
We've been making good progress carrying out non-intrusive surveys in preparation for the start of the construction works and are planning next week to undertake a ground investigation survey which will involve a small rig being brought to site to drill a hole into the ground by the intake. This survey is to check the ground conditions in preparation for the installation of the control kiosk, several soil samples will be taken at different depths. The surveying is planned to start on Monday 27th January, it will be done during normal working hours and is expected to last a maximum of two days. There is likely to be some intermittent percussive noise while the borehole is being drilled, it may take up to 30 minutes to drill for each sample but there will be breaks in the drilling while the sample material is collected. Our contract team will aim to keep any disturbance to a minimum.
To provide safe access to site for the plant and equipment we will be temporarily installing traffic lights on the main B1354 Coltishall Road, just for the duration of the survey. Vehicles will access and exit the Belaugh site via Back Lane as described on the Traffic Information tab of this website. The traffic management will be removed after the survey works and will only be reinstated when it is required for the main construction works.
We've recently undertaken a similar survey on our River Waveney site in Suffolk, so please take a look at the attached photos for reference.
The following week (Monday 3rd February) work will start on replacing the stock fence around the site. This should have minimal impact in terms of people and vehicles and the work is planned to take 1.5 weeks.
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