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Lower Thames Crossing - Linford Well

The Lower Thames Crossing project requires a significant water supply to feed the tunnel boring machines. Essex and Suffolk Water (ESW) have agreed to allow Lower Thames Crossing to extract water from the Linford Well to aid the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing Project, however, the building that currently houses the well has been condemned causing a safety issue for any operational activity.

For safety reasons the main building needs to be removed to allow for safe future uses of the site.

Start Date: January 2026

Estimated End Date: May 2026

Partner: ALD Ltd

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1 January 2026 - No end date

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Community Hub Admin Team 1 month ago Hi everyone,We’re pleased to share the latest progress on the Linford Well Demolition Project. This project forms a key early phase in preparing to supply water to the tunnel boring machines used to construct the Lower Thames Crossing, a scheme that will improve journeys across the South East of England.Work continues to take place inside the building, which means activity remains largely out of sight for local residents.Demolition work is scheduled to begin on 23rd March. As we move into this phase, you may notice an increase in noise levels and more visible changes on site. All work will continue to be carried out during normal daytime business hours, and there will be no impact on local water supplies or essential services.We remain committed to keeping the community informed. Engagement with local residents and nearby care facilities will continue as we move into this more visible stage of the project, and further updates will be shared as progress continues.

Community Hub Admin Team 2 months ago Hi everyone,We’re pleased to share the latest progress on the Linford Well Demolition Project. This project is the first phase in preparing to supply of water to the tunnel boring machines used to construct Lower Thames Crossing, a project that will greatly improve journeys across the South East of England.Mobilising on site has begun week commencing 2nd February. Once set up on site, preparation activities will commence inside the building. To support this, we have engaged with local residents and nearby care facilities through door‑knocking and letter drops, keeping the community informed of what to expect.Over the coming weeks, you may notice an increase in vehicular movement into the site as we begin setting up welfare facilities, security measures and access routes. All work will take place during normal daytime hours, and there will be no impact on water supplies or local services. Most of the work over the next few weeks will be taking place inside the building.We appreciate your patience and will continue working hard to minimise any disruption.Images and diagrams of the project's progress will be shared in upcoming updates.

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What time will the work take place each day?

Will my water supply be affected?

Will there be any disruption?

Will I be able to access my property?

How will I be kept up to date?

Will the site be dangerous? Or Is the work site safe?

What will it look like when the work is complete?

Will the roads to kept clean during the work?

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