Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour) on Monday, 27 January 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 2020. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Monday, 10 February 2020 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

High Speed 2 Line: Camden

Question: Her Majesty's Government why works in connection with HS2 and Granby Terrace bridge were transferred from the scope of the work being undertaken by Skanska Costain Strabag JV, as the main works contractors, to that of Costain Skanska JV, as the enabling works contractor.

Answer: The HS2 works to Granby Terrace bridge, which include the partial demolition of the existing bridge and the construction of a new extension over the HS2 alignment, was scope originally allocated to the Early Works Contractor Costain Skanska JV (CSJV). To enable the efficient delivery of the HS2 works, HS2 Ltd reviews which of its Contractors is best placed to deliver specific scope items where there is an opportunity to deliver cost savings, schedule benefits or reduce interface risks. Following careful consideration, HS2 Ltd concluded that the Main Works Civils Contractor (Skanska Costain Strabag JV) is better placed to undertake the works because of the benefits to the overall HS2 programme and therefore decided to transfer the scope.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL783
Session: 2019-21
Subjects: Contracts Construction Bridges Camden High Speed 2 line Skanska Costain Group
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk