The Prime Minister has stated his wish to review “whether and how we proceed” with HS2, ahead of the ‘Notice to Proceed’ decision for Phase 1 from London to the West Midlands, due at the end of 2019.
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HS2 Phase 2B Update
On the 6th June 2019, HS2 announced a number of significant alterations in relation to amending the design as well as further safeguarding of land in relation to HS2 Phase 2B.
HS2 Phase 2B Ground Investigation Survey Update
Further to HS2 issuing Ground Investigation Survey Licences to land owners and occupiers during the Summer of 2018, entry is now being scheduled to take place from June 2019 for a period of 9 weeks. This will be to carry out Non-Intrusive Surveys carried out mainly on foot or occasionally by using a small vehicle or 4×4 to carry equipment, it will not involve any excavations at this stage.
HS2 Phase 2B Update
The design and development of HS2 Phase 2B is continuing with refinements including alignments and land take still being worked upon, particularly where significant changes to existing infrastructure will occur such as road and utility diversions. These up to date designs are expected to be released in the summer of 2019 although this may be delayed.
HS2 Phase 2A – Deposit of Additional Provisions
Earlier this week HS2 deposited in Parliament a proposed set of amendments for Phase 2A from Birmingham to Crewe in the form of an Additional Provision (AP2) and Additional Provision Environmental Statement (AP2 ES).
HS2 Phase 2B Update
The HS2 Phase 2B working draft Environmental Statement has been published today (11th October 2018). The Environmental Statement is a substantial assessment of the impact of the proposed scheme which has to be submitted as part of the Hybrid Bill. The draft Environmental Statement details the loss of residential/commercial property, damage to protective species and habitats, impact of noise and visual impact and the affect on farm businesses.
HS2 Phase 2B – Update
HS2 have confirmed that the proposed Hybrid Bill deposit for HS2 Phase 2B the section North of Crewe and Birmingham to Leeds is now scheduled for June 2020 and they are proposing to receive Royal Assent in 2023.
HS2 Phase 2B Update: Detailed Maps Published
HS2 have now released more detailed plans for Phase 2B, Crewe to Manchester showing a more detailed design of the scheme, which includes…
HS2 Phase 2B Update: Further Environmental Surveys & Land Interest Questionnaires
HS2 Ltd will shortly be sending out Land Interest Questionnaires to all land owners and occupiers effected by the proposed route to the North of Crewe.