Crossrail Ltd announced on February 4 that it was to award the first six contracts (below) for enabling works under framework agreements. These agreements covering site facilities, demolition, civils and utilities had been awarded to 17 companies in April 2009.rnManaged by Network Rail on behalf of Crossrail, preparatory work at the Royal Oak portal began late last month. A 190 m long box with diaphragm walls is being built to launch the first TBM next year, with work on the western portal itself due for completion in 2014.
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