April 2017
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Nature reserve tunnelling work due to start this month
WORK to construct a tunnel to carry a new sewer pipe under the M4 motorway is due to begin in Bradley Stoke’s Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve at the end of April. The work, which is expected to last for approximately six months, will involve setting up a fenced site compound on the triangular area of grass near the bridge over Hortham Brook where it flows into the ‘duck pond’. A six-metre deep shaft will be constructed in this location, from where a tunnel will be bored to accommodate the new 1.8m-diameter sewer pipe. The tunnel will form part of a new 5km-long link between Frampton Cotterell and Bradley Stoke, completing the final link in the Frome Valley Relief Sewer which was begun in the 1990s. A temporary footpath will be in place and access will be maintained at all times. Heavy construction plant and machinery will also have access to carry out the work. This will be achieved via a temporary access point on Bradley Stoke Way, close to the bridge over Stoke Brook. A Wessex Water spokesperson said: “While we carry out the work we will take care to protect the natural habitats and environment of the local wildlife. Once our work is complete we will return the local nature reserve to the condition we found it.” “We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this work may cause.” Further information about the work can be found on the Wessex Water website at www. wessexwater.co.uk/FromeValley
Top: Illustrative cross-section showing the tunnel passing under Hortham Brook, ‘the Tump’ and the M4 motorway. Above: Plan showing footpath diversion and boundary of the site compound close to the Three Brooks lake.
BRADLEY STOKE TOWN COUNCIL Hereby gives notice that the Annual Town Meeting will be held at: The Jubilee Centre Savages Wood Road Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL 7.00pm Wednesday 10 May 2017 Council Members welcome all those attending to join them in cutting a celebration cake to mark the 25th anniversary of Bradley Stoke Town Council
Sharon Petela, Town Clerk Council Office, The Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, South Glos BS32 8HL (01454) 205020 www.bradleystoke.gov.uk
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