HS2\u00a0Ltd\u00a0to review<\/a> its ancient woodlands clearance programme \u2013 and assess what removals can be halted until after the examination of\u00a0HS2, led by Doug Oakervee.<\/p>\nOakervee recognised the concerns of local residents and campaigners that clearing ancient woodland is irreversible.<\/p>\n
Shapps told\u00a0HS2\u00a0Ltd\u00a0that these removals will only be allowed during Oakervee\u2019s work if they are shown to be absolutely necessary to prevent major cost and schedule impacts.<\/p>\n
HS2\u00a0Ltd\u00a0will continue with other important preparatory works which, if delayed, would have a damaging impact on cost and schedule if\u00a0HS2\u00a0were to continue.<\/p>\n
Transport secretary Grant Shapps, commented: \u201cThere is no sense in hiding the challenges\u00a0HS2\u00a0faces, or masking the difficult decisions that need to be taken.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, as Douglas Oakervee\u2019s review continues, we must take a sensible approach and recognise that some works simply cannot be undone later.<\/p>\n
\u201cHaving listened to the concerns of affected residents and Parliamentary colleagues, I have ordered\u00a0HS2\u00a0Ltd\u00a0to consider what works affecting ancient woodland clearances can be delayed for the duration of the review. This ensures we avoid irreversible decisions without major impacts on cost and schedule.<\/p>\n
\u201cHS2\u00a0may be a complex project overall, but I think this request is just common sense.\u201d<\/p>\n
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