Environment: HS2 Phase 2a information papers

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