Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Adonis (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 December 2009.

Railways: Crossrail

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government when the haulage contracts for removing material and waste from excavations for Crossrail will be let; and whether the haulage contractors will be responsible for the testing for contaminated waste.

Answer: Lord Adonis: Crossrail Ltd’s procurement strategy for removing excavated material is currently being developed and contracts are expected to be let in 2010. The exact scope and specification of each contract, including who will be responsible for the testing of contaminated waste, is still subject to further work. Virtually all of the 7.3 million m³ of excavated material is expected to be clean and non-contaminated and can be reused elsewhere.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 644; 715 c216-7WA
Session: 2009-10
Subjects: Contracts Construction Elizabeth line Contamination Excavation Transport Waste disposal Testing Waste
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk