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New research shows HS2 will drive £10billion economic uplift in the West Midlands in the next 10 years
20 Feb 2024- New data shows surge in regeneration and investment near HS2 stations and depot sites in the region
- 41,000 homes, 30,835 new jobs and 704,000 square metres of commercial floorspace will be generated in areas close to these three HS2 hubs
- Huge increases in planning applications and developments far outstrip investment activity outside HS2 impact zones – the 1.5 mile radius around the two stations and depot
- Read the report here: https://bit.ly/3UK2Ufs
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HS2 moves first huge Delta Junction viaduct section over M42/M6 link road
18 Feb 2024- An 84 metre, 300 tonne steel viaduct section has been moved into place at HS2’s Delta Junction in 11.5 hours
- This is the first section of two 158 metre viaducts which will take high speed trains over the M42/M6 link roads in North Warwickshire
- Photos here: https://mediacentre.hs2.org.uk/resources/f/construction/delta-junction/m42m6-link-viaducts
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Sähëlï Hub project becomes third recipient of HS2 community funding in Washwood Heath
13 Feb 2024- HS2 awards £75,000 to Sähëlï Hub in Washwood Heath to support group-based sports activities.
- Liam Byrne, Labour MP for Hodge Hill, and Cllr John Cotton, Leader of Birmingham City Council visited the projects and spoke to residents benefiting from HS2’s community funds: (VIDEO: Sähëlï Hub project becomes third recipient of HS2 community funding in Washwood Heath (youtube.com))
- Funding for the local Birmingham project takes total HS2 community funding for the Washwood Heath area to £225,000.
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Timelapse footage shows M42 bridge demolition by HS2 contractors
12 Feb 2024- Timelapse footage and photos show demolition experts from Solihull-based firm Armac removing a 4,000 tonne bridge over the M42
- The 20-strong team carried out the 24/7 operation in 52 hours, ahead of schedule
- One 100 tonne excavator and seven 50 tonne excavators were used to demolish the 400 metre long bridge over the motorway
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New Euston Skills Centre officially open after being completed by HS2 team
09 Feb 2024- HS2 and Rail Minister, Huw Merriman MP, spoke at the celebration event welcoming the investment in the new Euston Skills Centre
- £4.1million has been made available from HS2 for the creation and running of the centre
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HS2 apprentice’s commitment to support Muslim women in the workplace
09 Feb 2024HS2 is marking Race Equality Week and National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February) by celebrating the achievements of apprentice Leena Begum who has driven the roll out of a range of personal protective equipment (PPE) for women in accordance with their faith.