Owner
London Underground
Client
Dragados S.A.
Cost
£563.8 million GBP
Timeframe
June 2013
— October 2020
Services performed
Category 3 design checking of temporary timber heading works and permanent square works structures.
Description
Bank Station is a London Underground station located in the City of London financial district. It is a key interchange served by five lines. The Bank Station Capacity Upgrade (BSCU) aims to relieve heavy passenger congestion during peak hours for boarding, alighting and interchange. The capacity upgrade comprises the construction of a new southbound platform tunnel and associated length of running tunnel for the Northern line, connecting passageways to the existing station tunnels, and the provision of step-free access from King William Street. The total length of tunnels is 1,300m with tunnel cross sections that range from 10m² up to 90m².
Geology
The geology comprises London Clay formation overlain by Quaternary superficial deposits comprising river terrace deposits and alluvium which are generally overlain by made ground.
Location
London, UK
Highlights
- UK'S HIGHEST LEVEL OF DESIGN CHECKING FOR HIGH RISK ELEMENTS
- CONSTRUCTION VERY CLOSE TO LIVE LU ASSETS
- CHECKING OF TRADITIONAL TIMBER HEADING TEMPORARY WORKS
BSCU Project Overview
3D render of existing and new structures