Lower Thames Crossing First Scheme with New Environmental Approach, Ministers Announce

Lower Thames Crossing first scheme with new environmental approach ...

Lower Thames Crossing scheme will be first to test new environmental approach

Lower Thames Crossing first scheme with new environmental approach – minister

Major £10billion road project issued huge update as Labour launches 'new approach'

The Lower Thames Crossing has been selected as the test case for new environmental regulations which aim to speed up the development of major infrastructure projects.Natural England has been designated as the primary environmental overseer for the £10billion scheme, marking a significant shift in how such projects navigate regulatory requirements.Environment Secretary Steve Reed revealed the appointment forms part of broader efforts to eliminate…

Lower Thames Crossing first scheme with new environmental approach, ministers announce

The Lower Thames Crossing is the first major building project where a new scheme to cut environmental red tape will be put to the test.

Lower Thames Crossing first scheme with new environmental approach – minister

Other projects could also be made ‘faster’ by a drive to scrap and streamline environmental rules, Steve Reed said.

Major Essex project to be first scheme to test new government approach

It is hoped it will make projects come together faster