REGENERATING PLACES - LESSON 7 - ROLE OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT Flashcards
What his the infrastructure and projects authority
Part of the treasury and was formed in January 2016 by the merge of several departments. Over-seas long-term priorities and secures private sector investment
What were the time frames for the construction of HS2
First phase starting 2017, reaching Birmingham by 2026, Crew on the left leg of the Y by 2027 and fully complete by 2033
Which places will northern places will now be connected to HS2 by tracks running over existing slower tracks
Carlisle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Preston, Sheffield, York
Who was HS2 being developed by and how much was the projected cost
High-speed two (HS2) Ltd
Projected cost of £56 billion
What would the peak hour capacity leaving Euston have been
11300 rising to 34900 once HS2 is running
What are the general arguments for HS2
Brings UK to 21st century
Rebuilds Economy
Gives European railways competition
Reduce domestic air travel & CO2 emissions
Bridges North-South Divide
Benefits ordinary people
What are the general arguments against HS2
Country is already financially unstable
Wrong investment
Bad for countryside and affects communities
White Elephant with few benefits
Wont benefit ordinary traveller
What are some positives of HS2
Upto 225 mph
Connects North-South - more FDI
Carries 576000 people per day
More Environmentally friendly
Run 19 hours per day
Reduces LDN - EDB to 3hr 30min
Jobs - £42408 to £97820 per year
Reduction in noise
22% profits
Electric
Creates 22000 new jobs
What are some negatives
£56 billion cost
75 homes knocked down
16 residential props
Deforestation of ancient woodland - 90%
Demolition of Historical landmarks and properties - no proper pay off
63% UK citizens dont believe it is value for money
39% completely oppose development
Sellars Wood, Nottinghamshire is completely destroyed
Technology will be out of date by completion
What year was the Expansion of a 3rd runway in Heathrow approved
2015
How much is the estimated cost of a 3rd runway at Heathrow
£18.6 billion
Who are the main anti-expansionists against the expansion of Heathrow
London’s Mayor, MPs, and local and national protest groups eg. Green Peace, Plane Stupid and Campaign to protect rural England (CPRE) and other high profile celebrities
Who are the main pro-expansionists for the expansion of Heathrow
Business leaders, British Chambers of Commerce, Richard Branson (co-founder Virgin group - eg. media, airways etc…)
How much money could Heathrow’s 3rd runway generate
£100 Billion
How many Jobs does Heathrows expansion protect and how many will it create
Saves 114000 local jobs and creates over 70000 new ones
