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Policy Paper Published 25 Jul 2023 High Speed Two (HS2) Limited ↗ View on GOV.UK

HS2 Phase 2b information papers: Environment (E Series)

How High Speed Two (HS2) will meet environmental commitments and the expected impacts on the environment for HS2 Phase 2b (Crewe – Manchester).

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Series E of our information papers outline how environmental impacts have been assessed and how they will be mitigated or compensated for during the construction of HS2 Phase 2b (Crewe – Manchester). This includes the:

  • environmental controls set out in the Bill (and environmental minimum requirements)
  • ecological impact of construction and operation and the mitigation in place to address this
  • approach to controlling noise and air quality effects during construction and operation
  • approach to managing excavated material and waste that will arise from construction
  • approach to assessing and mitigating impacts on water resources and flood risk
  • assessment and treatment of contaminated land
  • approach to assessing any impact on archaeological remains that could result from construction works
  • resilience and capacity of Phase 2b (Crewe – Manchester) to cope with potential climate change impacts

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