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Sensemaker: Why will HS2 spend £100 million on a bat tunnel?

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The £100 Million Bat Tunnel: A Reflection of HS2's Challenges

This chapter examines the contentious decision to build a costly bat tunnel for the HS2 project, designed to protect a rare bat species at an estimated cost of £100 million. It also reviews the project's timeline and the escalating challenges it has faced since its inception in 2009.

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