VolkerFitzpatrick has confirmed that it is starting work on the Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) project on behalf of SEGRO.
The £72million SEGRO contract will incorporate a new underbridge and overhead line equipment works.
This comes after campaign group Fight the Freight lodged an appeal, claiming that Hertfordshire County Council’s section of the former Radlett Aerodrome site was unlawfully sold. This appeal was rejected by a High Court judge on Monday, October 7.
The first phase of the new SRFI involves a rail link to transport goods in and out of the site by train, which SEGRO say will remove significant numbers of heavy goods vehicles from the road network.
VolkerFitzpatrick is currently modifying overhead power lines and equipment on the Midland Main Line to make way for a rail underbridge, which will allow trains to access the new rail freight terminal. This will be installed in December, when the rail line in the area will be closed for nine days because of bridge works further south.
A new rail link will then be built on-site, including new tracks and signalling.
Alongside the terminal, there are plans for seven distribution units, the largest being 1.2 million square feet in size.
A SEGRO spokesperson said: “We are now fully focused on the delivery of SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett with its associated rail freight interchange, warehousing and country park.
“The investment in new infrastructure is significant and we are working closely with all stakeholders and the local community to minimise disruption during the construction process and ensure the long-term benefits of the scheme are fully realised.”
VolkerFitzpatrick has been contacted for comment.
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