HS2 reveals revised designs for Camden vent shaft and headhouse

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HS2 Ltd has published new images of the designs for the Adelaide Road Headhouse in Camden and are inviting locals to attend events to learn more about the design. Initial designs were revealed in Summer 2018 but have been updated following community feedback.

Located between Chalk Farm Road and Primrose Hill Road on the Network Rail embankment area, the Adelaide Road Headhouse is one of five structures that will be built to provide ventilation and emergency access to the Euston tunnel, spanning 4.5miles between Euston and Old Oak Common.

The revised design has been set further away from the road, reducing industrial street frontage and has been adapted to be a single storey on the Adelaide Road side. The headhouse will be a double storey building when viewed from the railway. A boundary wall will run along Adelaide Road, and red or grey bricks are being considered for the final design.

The materials used in the proposed headhouse design have been adapted and are now timber, metal, concrete and brickwork. The headhouse will also be topped with a green roof and will be embedded into the local landscape with tree planting and scrub habitats.

The plans have been drawn up by HS2 Ltd’s main works contractor SCS JV – a team made up of Skanska Costain STRABAG – working with architects from Arup TYPSA STRABAG.

“This vital piece of infrastructure has been designed to complement the local surroundings, whilst performing an important function to support the safe operation of the new HS2 railway,” said Nia Griffiths, Head of Consents and Engagement at Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture. “We look forward to engaging with the local community and stakeholders on this final design and getting their feedback to determine the appearance of the boundary wall.”

Two online feedback sessions are being held on 9th and 13th September, as well as one face to face event at Swiss Cottage Library on 15th September. Further information about the events is available on the HS2 website.

Photo credit: HS2 Ltd

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