How to measure success in the world of megaprojects | Jane Dudman

How to measure success in the world of megaprojects | Jane Dudman

Crossrail, HS2, Hinkley Point C and other billion-pound projects may be controversial, but experts say they can be easier to get past politicians

Crossrail, HS2, Hinkley Point C nuclear power station: three massive infrastructure projects, costing billions of taxpayers’ money, and all subject to controversial and time-consuming debate before getting the go-ahead.

But were these megaprojects in fact easier to get politicians to approve than other, smaller investments in UK infrastructure and transport?

Related: Reactor goes here … the £18bn Hinkley Point C starts to take shape

The noise politically generated by small projects is much greater in relation to their size

Related: What is HS2 and how much will it cost?

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Source: Guardian Transport

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