Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has criticized the previous Conservative administration's management of the HS2 rail project, revealing findings from two key reviews. With projected costs now exceeding £100 billion—far above the initial £20 billion estimate—the assessments expose failures in oversight and decision-making, highlighting ineffective contracts and hasty construction contract approvals. Alexander's statement emphasizes the need for accountability and restructuring to address the 'appalling mess' left behind by political indecision and poor management practices.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander accused the previous Conservative government of wasting billions on HS2 due to poor oversight, mismanagement, and politically driven indecision.
Alexander stated that 'billions of pounds of taxpayers' money has been wasted by constant scope changes, ineffective contracts and bad management,' labeling it an 'appalling mess'.
The reviews indicate that major construction contracts were signed despite warnings to delay until a clear scope was established, leading to spiraled costs.
Wild's findings suggest the entire HS2 budget may need to be restated, pushing projected costs close to £100 billion as opposed to the original £20 billion estimate.
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