HS2 appoints new commissioner to sort construction rows

A former aide to Baroness Thatcher has been appointed HS2 Construction Commissioner.

Sir Mark Worthington will investigate complaints by firms and individuals affected by construction work on the project.

His role will also be to  “build relationships across industry and community groups, local authorities, HS2 Ltd and contractors.”

Sir Mark Worthington said: “As we deliver HS2, the new high speed railway our country needs for growth, regeneration and better journeys, it is vital that we do so with respect and fairness to those impacted by construction.

“I’m looking forward to taking up this post and working hard to ensure residents and businesses along the route know they can seek fair and independent resolution of complaints if necessary.”

from Construction Enquirer http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2018/07/25/hs2-appoints-new-commissioner-to-sort-construction-rows/

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