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Ground Investigation work near Quainton

National Grid is required to move a number of overhead electricity lines, pylons and gas pipelines along the HS2 route to allow for the build and operation of the new railway. During 2019 National Grid will move and raise the height of some electricity pylons and overhead line to the west of Quainton.

To inform the design of the new pylons Balfour Beatty will undertake ground investigation surveys between 13 and 31 August 2018. Surveying will be done in both pylon locations by a small team (approx. 4 people), with at least two vehicles and equipment including a drilling rig. An access assessment will be done by Balfour Beatty and at this moment we don’t expect to close roads or to install temporary traffic lights but will keep you updated if there are any changes once the assessment has been completed.

Core working hours will be from 08:00 to 18:00 on weekdays (excluding bank holidays) and from 08:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays. Except in the case of an emergency, any work required to be undertaken outside of core hours (not including repairs or maintenance) will be agreed with the local authority.

None of the works described here will affect electricity supplies.

Please contact National Grid Community Relations team if you have any queries about National Grid’s work or role with HS2 Ltd. The team are available 7am-7pm Monday to Friday on 0800 073 1047 or you can email info@nationalgridhs2.com .

For more HS2 information email: hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk Telephone: 08081 434 434 Engagement Team: areacentralengagement@hs2.org.uk Website: www.gov.uk/hs2 High Speed Two (HS2) Limited, 2 Snowhill, Queensway, Birmingham B4 6GA.