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Environment: HS2 Phase 2a information papers
How HS2 Ltd will meet environmental commitments and the expected impacts on the environment for HS2 Phase 2a.
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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 2a). 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 2a to cope with potential climate change impacts
Published 17 July 2017
Last updated 28 October 2019 + show all updates
Last updated 28 October 2019 + show all updates
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E13 and change log updated
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Several papers updated - see change log for info
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E29 added and change log updated
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Several updates made - see change log for details
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First published.