Funeven owns and manages ducts which have been installed under the roads on the Estate

Capacity exists for operators to install fibre to connect to the data centres at the Estate using quarter, half or whole ducts in the Joint Trench under our standard terms and conditions. Agreements are normally for 10 year terms, with indexation every third year. Operators will also usually be granted the right to continuation at the end of the term, subject to agreeing new terms.

There is also limited capacity for the bespoke installation of operator-owned ducts.

For all enquiries regarding new duct installations within the Estate, please contact:

Rafe Staples

Wayleaves Consultant

Joint Trench (Multi-duct and Individual) Wayleaves Pricing

Funeven operates a transparent policy of wayleave pricing and aims to charge all operators on a consistent basis for access to the East India Dock Estate.

The Estate has an extensive duct network, covering Saffron Avenue, Oregano Drive, Nutmeg Lane, Sorrel Lane and Coriander Avenue, and ducts are immediately available to let within this multi-duct system. We encourage all parties to use the Joint Trench system, wherever possible, to avoid further disruption on the Estate; however, short lengths to access duct chambers will be permitted subject to appropriate agreements. Standard charges have been set.

1. standard wayleaves

Charges are based on metres of duct and also per access chamber. Please contact Rafe Staples at Powis Hughes for current rates.

2. Multi-Duct/Joint Trench System

Ducts are available within the various Multi-Duct systems on a variety of bases. The standard agreement is for a period of 15 years (with breaks).

The prices are the same whether the entire system is used, or only one section. The rent is not adjusted per metre of use. There are 3 duct systems as follows:

  1. Tom: This 20 duct system covers Saffron Avenue and Nutmeg Lane
  2. Dick: This 20 duct system covers Rosemary Drive and Coriander Avenue
  3. Harry: This 12 duct system covers Oregano Drive and Sorrel Lane

For details of pricing, please contact Rafe Staples at Powis Hughes.

There are no initial charges but Operators are expected to meet Funeven’s reasonable professional and legal fees.

Procedure to Obtain Access to the Estate to Install Apparatus

  1. An Initial Proposal Plan should be sent to our Wayleave Consultant, Rafe Staples of Powis Hughes.
  2. Heads of Terms will then be sent out by Powis Hughes.
  3. Once terms are agreed, the lawyers, Bates Wells,  will issue the draft Wayleave documentation.
  4. The Plan, Method Statement and Risk Assessment will need to be approved in advance by our Engineering Services Consultant, Roger Manley, and will be appended to the Wayleave Agreement.

Access will be allowed following completion of the appropriate Wayleave documentation and payment of the sums reserved. Access to the Estate is controlled by the Managing Agents, Savills and no access will be permitted until all legal documentation is in place. Ongoing access requirements will be managed by Savills in accordance with the Estate Regulations. The Estate has permanent 24-hour security in place and access to the Estate is tightly controlled. Contractors will be refused access without proper authorisation and prior approval. In the case of an emergency special procedures apply (see Emergency Procedures) and an appropriate management charge may be made.

Professional Fees

Operators are expected to meet their own professional fees and Funeven’s reasonable professional fees including the Wayleave Consultants, Lawyers, Engineers and Managing Agents together with any reasonable disbursements. A small additional fee is charged for the maintenance of our CAD plans to include as laid drawings.

Deposit Agreements

We no longer require Deposit Agreements for the reinstatement of roadways and, instead, rely upon your Standard Contractor’s Warranty to reinstate any damage.

Method Statement Standard Rules

Method Statement Standard Rules, set by our Engineering Services Consultants, apply to all work on the Estate including the following:

All duct covers should be clearly labelled and all cables within the Joint Trench system should be clearly labelled with a metal tag at every joint chamber. Operators retain responsibility for the maintenance of their chambers and covers.

All roadway lids should be of cast iron rather than the pavior infill

The Managing Agents will endeavour to inform the relevant Operators where remedial works are required.