US EditionSilvertown Tunnel shows the power of modern public-private partnerships
- A multi-billion pound tunnel under the Thames connecting Greenwich to the Docklands opened on April 7 at 6am.
- The tunnel opened to address congestion and air quality issues around the existing Blackwall Tunnel, according to London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
- Users pay a toll between 6am and 10pm, and approximately two dozen protestors gathered near the east London tunnel entrance at City Hall.
- TfL claims the tunnel offers public transport options; however, Alex Pemberton described the shuttle service as “greenwashing”.
- Opponents like Caroline Russell argue the tunnel will increase traffic; TfL maintains it will improve air quality via reduced congestion.
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Silvertown Tunnel shows the power of modern public-private partnerships
This week marks the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel – a project that stands as a compelling example of the effectiveness of contemporary public-private partnerships (PPPs) in delivering critical infrastructure.
The Silvertown Tunnel is now open — and it is a backward step for clean air in London
The Silvertown tunnel, which opened to traffic today, drives London backwards. The extra HGVs and cars it brings to east and south-east London will exacerbate air pollution, and undermine efforts to deal with climate change.
Silvertown tunnel increases network resilience but it comes at a cost, says Logistics UK - UK Haulier
Following the opening of the Silvertown tunnel in London, Logistics UK Senior Policy Manager – Road Freight Regulation Chris Yarsley says it will increase network resilience and make journey times more predictable, but feels the high toll charges penalise essential delivery vehicles who have no alternative means of servicing the capital: “Logistics UK has consistently supported the Silvertown tunnel project since its inception and, now it is op…
Dubai takes step forward on $22bn sewage tunnel network
PPP model funds sewage system 200km of tunnels to be built Bids on first stage due this year Dubai Municipality has issued a request for proposals for the first two contracts of the $22 billion Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST) project, according to a Dubai utilities official. The project aims to modernise Dubai’s sewerage system and has an estimated initial capital expenditure of AED30 billion ($8 billion) and a total lifecycle cost of AE…
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