Connaught Tunnel

Connaught Tunnel in the Royal Docks was built in 1878 and was part of the North London line until 2006. The tunnel was extensively refurbished as part of works to construct Crossrail's new Abbey Wood branch.

Services

Fire, Mechanical and electrical and Temporary Works

Project Value

Up to £1 million

Sector

Tunnels and Rail

VVB was appointed by Vinci Construction UK to carry out the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of Temporary Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) and Communications services. Important systems, required for the day-to-day operation of the project’s construction team.

VVB’s role involved:

  • Design, supply and installation of temporary Mechanical services
  • Design, supply and installation of temporary Electrical services
  • Design, supply and installation of Communication services
  • Maintenance of temporary tunnel services

All works were carried out in accordance with the Crossrail project requirements, and BS6164.

VVB’s scope for the temporary tunnel systems included ventilation, a compressed air line, firemain, pumped drainage system, LV distribution, lighting, fire alarm system, telephone system and fixed gas monitoring system.

Experience and expertise under our belt

We deliver mechanical, electrical, telecommunication, temporaries and fire engineering services for large-scale infrastructure projects, powered entirely by our own people, skills and industry know-how.

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£350m Over £350m total project value delivered
500 Over 500 years' experience among our PAYE employees
20 Over 20 live projects UK-wide
15 Over 15 accreditations
£350m Over £350m total project value delivered
500 Over 500 years' experience among our PAYE employees
20 Over 20 live projects UK-wide
15 Over 15 accreditations

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