Hertford East De-Veg, Ground Levelling, Stump Removal & Minor Civil Works

Description of the works (Scope):

The vegetation removal works were part of the Hertford Loop upgrade works, which consisted of new platform builds at Hertford East and Ware stations, removal of Hertford east signal box, OLE upgrade works and major track works.

The vegetation removed consisted of large trees to minor clearance works low level and high-level working from MEWPS between Hertford East and Ware.

All areas were checked and CAT scanned before any plant was used. The vegetation was cut down to 300mm above ground then final ground checks would be undertaken before the final clearance.

Re-fuelling areas were set up throughout Hertford East sidings and all drains and culverts was fenced off with warning signage.

Japanese knotweed and giant Hogweed were present within some areas of the project, we identified these at the planning stage and also fenced off with warning signage.

• All vegetation had to be cleared from the approach and around the disused signal box
• All vegetation had to be cleared from all access points along the route
• All vegetation had to be cleared from the rear of platforms and platform ends
• Vegetation had to be cleared from various areas to create lay down areas for plant and materials