Cross rail route 24/1/2023 ![]() ![]() Council officers and ward councillors will be working hard to ensure Crossrail 2 strikes the balance between the need for improved transport links and long term sustainable regeneration that supports our residents and businesses, and adds to the borough’s character. “Constructive discussions are ongoing with TfL about how negative impacts from Crossrail 2 can be minimised while planning for the opportunities this major public transport scheme will create as and when it’s built. The Britannia Leisure Centre site has also been earmarked for improvements and is planned to be redeveloped with a new secondary school to meet the demand for school places. Shoreditch is one of the fastest growing communities in Hackney, placing great demand on the park and its leisure facilities. “Proposals for an access and ventilation shaft on the site of the Britannia Leisure Centre or in Shoreditch Park are unacceptable. “There is a great deal of concern about the proposals to construct a ventilation shaft in nearby Birkbeck Mews which could have a serious impact on the day-to-day running of Ridley Road Market as well as the nearby Colvestone Primary School. This is a vibrant part of Dalston town centre and home to a number of residents and valued independent businesses in buildings that make a real contribution to the area’s architectural heritage. ![]() “The Council has made it clear to TfL that it cannot support the demolition of properties in and around Bradbury Street, and is supporting residents and businesses in calling for a fundamental rethink on the proposals. The Council supports the opportunity of a Crossrail 2 station in Dalston, but it should not come at the expense of residents, local businesses or the area’s much-loved character. TfL is proposing it be located at the southern end of Stamford Hill road. Plans are still to be finalised, but will include a new secondary school and leisure centre.Ī ventilation shaft will also be needed in the north of the borough. The Britannia Leisure Centre site has been earmarked by the Council for major redevelopment. Five potential locations have been suggested – the northwest of Shoreditch Park, Britannia Leisure Centre building, Britannia Leisure Centre car park, and two sites on Eagle Wharf Road. It would take about six years to build and result in a permanent structure at least two storeys high with a 25m x 25m footprint. TfL also need to build an access and ventilation shaft in the Shoreditch park area. Construction of station tunnels, vent shaft, station entrance and ticket hall, on land to the south of Dalston Junction, around Bentley Road car park.Īs well as opposing the works by Dalston Kingsland, the Council has asked for more details on the plans around Dalston Junction to ensure the impact on listed buildings and heritage sites is as limited as possible.Construction of a vent shaft and escalator in Birkbeck Mews, off Ridley Road.Demolition of homes and businesses in and around Bradbury Street to create a new station entrance and ticket hall. ![]() ![]() TfL’s current proposals for the new underground station in Dalston, which would have entrances near Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland Overground stations and take five to eight years to build, include: The Council has also urged Transport for London not to use Shoreditch Park or the Britannia Leisure Centre for an access and ventilation shaft to serve the Crossrail 2 line. Hackney Council is calling for a fundamental rethink over proposals for a new Crossrail 2 station in Dalston, which would see homes and businesses demolished and Ridley Road Market disrupted. ![]()
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