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HS2 reveals first design images for Washwood Heath Depot in Birmingham
24 Jun 2022- Images revealed for HS2’s Washwood Heath Depot and Network Integrated Control Centre: https://mediacentre.hs2.org.uk/resources/f/construction/the-midlands/washwood-heath
- Designs celebrate local heritage and include landscaped habitats, renewable energy, electric vehicle parking, cycling and pedestrian pathways
- The new facility will create around 550 jobs for local people
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HS2 reveals giant outdoor factory and training academy in Warwickshire
23 Jun 2022- HS2 Ltd reveals the first images and video of the 550,000 sq m site in Kingsbury, Warks that will produce thousands of segments for the nearby nine-viaduct network - https://mediacentre.hs2.org.uk/resources/f/construction/the-midlands/kingsbury-viaduct-precast-site
- Prep works for the Delta Junction, one of the most complex sections of the entire HS2 route, to start this summer
- Apprentices and graduates among the 1,000 strong workforce at site
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Shropshire apprentice reaches the finals for HS2’s Apprentice of the Year award
23 Jun 202221-year-old Harry Roberts from Crudgington in Shropshire has reached the finals of HS2’s Inspiration Awards and is now in the final three vying to be crowned HS2 Apprentice of the Year.
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Updated HS2 designs near Lichfield bring environmental and community benefits
22 Jun 2022- Updated HS2 designs at Streethay near Lichfield result in 80% less concrete, cutting carbon on the project
- They also significantly reduce visual impacts and mean less disruption to local communities
- More planting will blend with the area’s natural landscape character
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Businesses in Crewe step forward to play their part in HS2’s construction
21 Jun 2022A business event hosted in partnership with Crewe and Nantwich MP, Dr Kieran Mullan, has attracted interest from more than 40 companies in the local area who are all keen to play their part in HS2’s construction and seize the opportunity for future business growth.
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HS2 welcomes planning approval for major Birmingham viaducts
20 Jun 2022HS2 Ltd has been granted Schedule 17 consent by Birmingham City Council for two viaducts which will take the new high speed railway into Curzon Street Station in the city centre.