Bloomsbury Quarter Construction: March 2024 Update
Dear Neighbour,
We are writing to provide you with an update on our project, Bloomsbury Quarter, previously referred to as the Holborn Links Estate, which primarily focuses on the refurbishment of 21 Southampton Row and Vernon & Sicilian House.
Sicilian Avenue Open To Public During All Hours Following Crane Installation
Between Friday 8 March and Monday 11 March, the project team successfully completed a complex crane installation – an operation which required traffic diversions.
The crane has been installed on Sicilian Avenue and from 18 March 2024, Sicilian Avenue will be open to the public during all hours once more*.
*Please note that there may be brief periods during which Sicilian Avenue could be temporarily closed for safety reasons. However, prior notice will be provided should such closures become necessary.
Current Construction Activities
Removal of materials and construction deliveries via the pitlane on 21 Southampton Row**
· Extending scaffold to encompass all of Sicilian Avenue
· Deliveries of structural steel.
**Noisy works relating to demolition have commenced and will be ongoing until August 2024. Construction traffic is expected to increase as materials are removed, and new equipment and supplies are delivered. Our team is implementing rigorous mitigation measures, and on-going monitoring of noise, vibration, and dust levels to ensure they do not exceed agreed limits.
Anticipated Construction Timeline
Public Construction Meeting
Thank you to all those who attended our recent construction meeting, held on 21 February 2024. For those, who were unable to attend, you can view our presentation by visiting www.bloomsburyquarterconstruction.co.uk/latest-new and clicking on ‘February 2024 Construction Meeting Presentation’.
We will hold further meetings going forward, with our next meeting set to be announced soon. To register your interest for future meetings, please email hello@bloomsburyquarterconstruction.co.uk.
General working hours:
In line with Camden Council policy, our normal working hours are:
· Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm
· Saturday, 8am – 1pm
· No works will be undertaken on Sundays or public holidays.
Emergency contact details:
· Jim Tipple, Project Director: 07522185666
We will be distributing monthly newsletters by email and providing regular updates on our website: www.bloomsburyquarterconstruction.co.uk. We recommend that you subscribe to our project emails to stay updated and to receive invitations to upcoming construction meetings.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please don't hesitate to get in touch by calling our freephone number: 0800 772 0475 or email us at hello@bloomsburyquarterconstruction.co.uk.
Best wishes,
Bloomsbury Quarter Construction Team