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Case Study Friday returns to look at a project from our Construction sector team led by Adam Glass. In England & Wales, the Section 61 process under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 allows contractors to apply for consent in advance of working, setting limits and measures for noise control. We guide our clients through drafting and submitting Section 61 applications, handling the technical appendices (noise predictions, schedules, mitigation strategies), liaising with the local authority and addressing any objections. HAYDON END RISING MAIN Barhale Ltd was engaged to deliver a critical infrastructure upgrade – the installation of a 3.5 km replacement rising sewer main between Haydon End Sewage Pumping Station and Swindon Sewage Treatment Works. The project route traversed both Swindon Borough and Wiltshire County, requiring careful planning and compliance with environmental regulations, particularly regarding noise and vibration control due to proximity to residential areas.  The project required 24/7 tunnelling operations at certain locations, raising concerns about potential noise impacts, community disruption, and compliance with the Control of Pollution Act 1974. Securing Section 61 consent from local authorities was essential to proceed lawfully and responsibly. We were commissioned to secure lawful construction hours and protect nearby communities by preparing the Section 61 prior-consent submissions and delivering a complete construction noise & vibration management strategy. Read the full case study here:-https://lnkd.in/eUj5swww #CaseStudy #Infrastructure #Construction #Tunnelling #Section61 #NoiseManagement #VibrationManagement