Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH Trust) and Vital Energi will present information about the Hospital Energy Project and explain the likely impacts during construction and how these will be managed followed by a Q&A session. The event is open to all staff.

The OUH Trust is delivering a Hospital Energy Project involving the installation of an Energy Link pipeline between the JR Hospital and Churchill Hospital with construction currently programmed for autumn/winter 2016. The works require the full closure of Churchill Drive for five weeks, requiring all vehicles to use the Roosevelt Drive/Gipsy Lane access during this time.

This will have a substantial impact on commuting, business travel and servicing of University operations at Old Road Campus, the Churchill Hospital, the Warneford Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. Staff should expect disruption to their journeys during the works which could cause considerable delays. It is advised that staff consider alternatives to driving to the area during the works and, subject to Departmental approval on a case by case basis, working flexibly to avoid travelling to the area during the busiest periods. The workshop will inform staff of why the scheme is happening, travel implications, road closures and potential options for to staff to prepare for and deal with disruption during the works.