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Preparatory work
January 2009 - June 2010
Asbestos removal
The programme of asbestos removal work at Victoria Underground station which started in May 2007 is now complete.
Ceiling replacement
As part of the asbestos removal programme we removed large sections of the ceiling of the station. We are replacing the ceiling in those areas which will not be disturbed by the implementation of the main Victoria station upgrade (VSU) works.
Ticket office upgrade
We have started work on upgrading the existing ticket office in the Victoria line ticket hall including enhanced ticketing facilities. The work is due to finish by summer 2010. Until then, customers will be able to buy tickets from the temporary ticket office on the National Rail station forecourt.
Utility diversions
The planned utility (water, sewers, gas, electricity and telecoms) diversions in preparation for the main VSU work started in January 2009. All residents and businesses close to the works are told prior to the start of each stage of the work. A 24-hour helpline (08080 707 707) has been set up address queries or complaints.
Planning and legal approvals
2007 - 2009
Following a public inquiry, which closed in January 2009, the Secretary of State for Transport approved the VSU scheme in July 2009.
The Transport and Works Act Order for the scheme came in to force on 18 September 2009.
Our Transport and Works Act Order application was submitted to the Department for Transport on 22 November 2007 and included a series of plans and documents.
We subsequently submitted our Statement of Case (PDF 235KB) and a Supplementary Environmental Statement and supporting documents taking into account changes to the scheme.
Construction
2011 - 2018
We plan to start construction in 2011 and expect to take around seven years to complete the scheme.
Any closures will be planned to minimise disruptions
The work will be planned so disruption in the area is minimised, Victoria station remains operational and public safety is maintained.
Temporary closures of the Underground station and surrounding roads will be necessary but these will be planned to minimise the impact on customers, the public, local residents and businesses.
We will discuss and agree all closures with the appropriate authorities and will publicise them well in advance, along with alternative travel arrangements.
The majority of work will be below ground level but the new ticket hall will require a new entrance in Bressenden Place. The enlargement of the existing ticket hall will require changes to the existing entrances at the front of the National Rail station.
Consultation
Ongoing
In addition to regular meetings and briefings with key stakeholders, we will provide progress updates for local residents and other stakeholders.
If you would like to be added to the mailing list for future project updates, please contact the VSU Consultation manager.
Community liaison group
We will establish a community liaison group (CLG) for the duration of the main VSU works.
The aim of the group is to keep local residents and businesses informed about the work and provide an opportunity to raise matters of interest or concern.
An interim 'Shadow Community Liaison Group' has been established to deal with matters relating to the utilities diversion work in advance of the main works.
Download the Terms of Reference of the Shadow Community Liaison Group (SCLG) (PDF 28KB)
The SCLG meets every two months and the agreed minutes of each meeting will be available to download below.
VSU Shadow Community Liaison Group meeting one 18 May 2009 (PDF 44KB)
VSU Shadow Community Liaison Group meeting two 13 July 2009 (PDF 78KB)
VSU Shadow Community Liaison Group meeting three 7 September 2009 (PDF 6KB)
If you would like to find out more about the Community Liaison Group please contact the Liaison Officer
