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13 May 20221 minute read

First diesel-free construction site for HS2

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First diesel-free construction site for HS2

HS2 has successfully achieved its first completely diesel-free site.

The Canterbury Road Vent Shaft site in South Kilburn is run by the Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture (SCS JV) using a range of diesel-free technologies and greener equipment.

Construction Enquirer reports  that the site includes one of the UK’s first 160 tonne emissions-free fully electric crawler cranes, the use of biofuels (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) to power plant and machinery on site, an electric compressor and access to mains power on a 100% renewable energy tariff.

Peter Miller, HS2’s Environment Director said: “We’re delighted to reach this key milestone in our Net Zero Carbon Plan.

“HS2 is playing a major role in the decarbonisation of the construction industry, collaborating with the industry and our supply chain to accelerate innovation in low-carbon technologies.

“Reducing emissions and improving air quality on HS2 construction sites is crucial for both the environment and surrounding communities.”

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