06-OCT-2021 On-line Lecture
The TfL Barking Riverside Extension
Raffaela Urbani, Project Manager
The Barking Riverside extension adds 4.5km to the London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking line and take it from Barking to a new station at Barking Riverside. The main works are in progress. Train services are expected to start in autumn 2022.
Raffaela talked about the significant challenges of piling near the HS1 tunnel, finding unmapped sewage pipes and COVID-19.
For more information go to the TfL Project web page by clicking here
Some further details about the large steel girders used in the construction of the viaduct.
The TfL Barking Riverside Extension
Raffaela Urbani, Project Manager
The Barking Riverside extension adds 4.5km to the London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking line and take it from Barking to a new station at Barking Riverside. The main works are in progress. Train services are expected to start in autumn 2022.
Raffaela talked about the significant challenges of piling near the HS1 tunnel, finding unmapped sewage pipes and COVID-19.
For more information go to the TfL Project web page by clicking here
Some further details about the large steel girders used in the construction of the viaduct.
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The main component of the scheme is a 25m steel rising cill sector gate which was installed and built on a working river, with waterways both upstream and downstream used regularly. Other factors taken into account, along with the ease of navigation for vessels, was the design of the defence, build components, minimising risk, and utilising offsite construction. The project incorporates United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, using them as a basis for monitoring and evaluating success. This approach was a first for the Environment Agency and has maximised the project’s benefits across multiple indicators, having made positive impacts on all 17 goals. |
12-May-2021 On Line Presentation
Boston Barrier Tidal Flood Defence Scheme Adam Robinson, Environment Agency The Boston Barrier scheme will better protect over 14,000 properties and 500 businesses against tidal flooding in Boston, Lincolnshire once fully complete. The scheme is an Environment Agency led project delivered by contractors BAM Nuttall Mott MacDonald Joint Venture (BMMJV). The scheme is part of the Boston Combined Strategy, and is deemed a National Priority Project within the Environment Agency’s Six Year Programme. The £100 million project is fully funded by the Government’s Flood Defence Grant in Aid and once complete will better protect against a tidal flood event of 1 in 300 for its 100-year lifespan - one of the highest levels of tidal flood protection in the UK outside of London. |
28-Apr-2021 7:30pm Traffic Modelling for Non-Modellers
Are you confused, sceptical or afraid of ‘modelling’? Pete Knightbridge at Atkins will help you understand why we need Transport modelling, what it is used for and how it’s done. Pete has provided this session for many different audiences and it is intended to provide you with a simple, fun and non-technical overview.
Are you confused, sceptical or afraid of ‘modelling’? Pete Knightbridge at Atkins will help you understand why we need Transport modelling, what it is used for and how it’s done. Pete has provided this session for many different audiences and it is intended to provide you with a simple, fun and non-technical overview.
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14-Apr-2021 On-Line Presentation
From Megawatt Valley to Kilowatt Valley The River Trent and Green Energy! For many years, the Trent Valley was referred to as Megawatt Valley due to the large number of coal- fired power stations lining its banks. However, with the virtual elimination of coal as a source of energy, the title is fading into history! Perhaps a new title should be coined, Kilowatt Valley, as the Trent becomes one of the main, if not the largest source of green hydro electricity generation at the Canal and River Trust’s navigation weirs. Ian White presented the development of hydroelectric power generating plants at three sites along the River Trent, and at the possibility of increasing the number of sites further. He focussed on the design, construction and commissioning of the latest site to be built adjacent to Newark Nether Weir, which is located under the A46 viaduct adjacent to the Nottingham- Lincoln railway line. |
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Click here to go to the A46 scheme web page
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January 2021 On-Line presentation
Newark A46 By-Pass Upgrade Options Alan Dunnett from Highways England explained the options being proposed for the dualling of the current single carriageway bypass around Newark. |
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July 2020 - On-line presentation: Fusion Energy: What will ITER do?
Dr Francis Ridgeon talked about how to produce energy from nuclear fusion and how the ITER reactor being built in southern France will be the first to be a net exporter of energy from fusion. This was an in-depth presentation which included references to Einstein's famous equation and quantum tunnelling! For more details go to https://www.iter.org/ |
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May 2020 - On-Line Presentation - Demolition of the Huntingdon A14 Viaduct
In a first for the society, Colin George of Highways England gave an on-line presentation about the project to demolish the former A14 viaduct which passes over the East Coast Main Line at Huntingdon. Since the openeing of the new A14 route to the south of Huntingdon this aging viaduct has become redundant. 23 members and guests enjoyed the presentation from the comfort of their own homes. |
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February 2020 - Visit to Flowserve Newark
15 members were shown round the Flowserve service and repair centre. Water pumps of various sizes and designs were seen being serviced ready for use in pumping water from aquifers and for North Sea oli rigs..
15 members were shown round the Flowserve service and repair centre. Water pumps of various sizes and designs were seen being serviced ready for use in pumping water from aquifers and for North Sea oli rigs..
December 2019 - Safety & Accidents on the Railway
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November 2019 - Dynex Semioconductor
12 members visited Dynex Semiconductor in Lincoln. We were met by one of the design engineers and given a presentation on the history of the company and its products. They manufacture semiconductors for controlling very high voltage and current in transport and power distribution applications. We also toured the factory where we saw the clean rooms where the silicon wafers are processed into the products.
12 members visited Dynex Semiconductor in Lincoln. We were met by one of the design engineers and given a presentation on the history of the company and its products. They manufacture semiconductors for controlling very high voltage and current in transport and power distribution applications. We also toured the factory where we saw the clean rooms where the silicon wafers are processed into the products.
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September 2019 - Lincoln Eastern By-Pass Visit
12 members visited the Lincoln Eastern By-Pass construction site as guests of Galliford Try. We were given a presentation about the history and progress of the site and then taken on a tour of the length of the site in 4-wheel drive vehicles. |
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August 2019 - Marshall's Coaches Visit
Over 20 members made a return visit to see how a modern fleet of buses and coaches is kept in top condition. Past president John Marshall proudly showed off the progress his team are making on restoration of a W.Gash & Son Daimler double decker bus. |
2019 AGM & Lecture
Our 2019 AGM was preceded by a talk on the Newark Growth Point housing development by Urban & Civic. A history of the site and its development criteria were presented. A lively discussion followed as many members live close to the development.
At the AGM members were updated on the finances and membership of the society,. An appeal was made to people to join the committee and help to ensure the future development of the society. We still have vacancies for anyone who wants to help!
Our 2019 AGM was preceded by a talk on the Newark Growth Point housing development by Urban & Civic. A history of the site and its development criteria were presented. A lively discussion followed as many members live close to the development.
At the AGM members were updated on the finances and membership of the society,. An appeal was made to people to join the committee and help to ensure the future development of the society. We still have vacancies for anyone who wants to help!