{"id":2002,"date":"2022-07-03T16:37:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-03T16:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahda.org.uk\/blog\/?p=2002"},"modified":"2022-07-16T22:53:35","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T22:53:35","slug":"ahda-meeting-28-6-22-gravel-extraction-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahda.org.uk\/blog\/2022\/07\/03\/ahda-meeting-28-6-22-gravel-extraction-update\/","title":{"rendered":"AHDA Meeting 28\/6\/22 Gravel Extraction Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Gravel Extraction update given by Simon Treacy and Damian McClean (Brett Tarmac).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following notes are extracted from the full minutes due to the length of the meeting. Full minutes will be sent to all AHDA members, Simon & Damian and Aldborough Ward Councillors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Phase E is broken down into 5 stages with a total of 900,000 tons of gravel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will take 6 years. Restoration is back to agricultural use which is to be completed over 6 to 7 years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The haul road is from the processing area at Hainault Road to the Southern Boundary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bentonite wall will be constructed to stop penetration of toxic pollution, the result of landfill under the golf course area and Fairlop Waters. These were unlined and filled with household refuse. When they pump out water from Area E the bentonite wall will stop the polluted water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Simon Treacy provided a map which members were invited to view in groups. Work will start at E1 in about 8 weeks. Striping the land will take 4wks, the bentonite 9wks. Currently still working in area F which has taken a bit longer than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noise \/ Air \/ dust \/ Church stability\/ Wildlife<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is a 100m standoff from St Peter\u2019s Church. Screening bunds created from topsoil which will act as noise barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stability of the church will be monitored till the end. Brett have  surveyed and the church has also had it surveyed. It will be monitored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air quality reports are in the planning documents, the sand and gravel is damp so doesn\u2019t give rise to dust but Brett are monitoring air quality before and during the works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ecologists have been there for the Haul Road 1st<\/sup> cut and now on the 2nd<\/sup> cut to avoid disturbance to newts, nesting birds etc. This is due to end a week on Monday. The plastic fencing will be removed on completion of the works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An LBR engineer will be on site.  All road going vehicles will be covered. There will be no artificial lighting during the works and in winter work will stop when dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haul Road<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The haul road will be constructed to gain access. Local roads will not be used. Access from Hainault Road (west side). Extraction will be sent over via the conveyor bridge. Traffic comes out on Hainault Road, restoration material coming in from Hainault Road. Tractors and bowser will be used. all drivers will be inducted, failure to comply is a ban.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notices and notification to residents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will be a letter drop to residents, all those that front the site and stake holders. The letters will be distributed by Brett, not Royal Mail and will contain contact details for the site manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notices will go up in advance of the Haul Road construction showing crossings and how horses, children, pedestrians will be protected. the haul road water bowser to dampen road but not on bund walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operating times: <\/strong>7am to 6pm Mon to Fri and 7am \u2013 1pm Sat. Soil stripping: 8am -4pm Mon to Fri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n