A large £ 1 billion plan to build a new tram line that connects in the east Birmingham North Solihull has been unveiled – a proposal that is expected to be ‘lifetime’ after weeks of negotiations at a high level.
The proposed metro line would run from the center of Birmingham, via Digbeth and Bordesley Green, to important locations, including Heartlands Hospital, Airport from BirminghamThe NEC and the HS2 exchange at Arden Cross.
It would also serve a planned £ 2.9 billion Birmingham City FC Stadium and Sports Quarter, expect to open by 2030.
The proposal, entitled “a little investing, unlocking a lot”, is thrown to the government as a way to stimulate regeneration, create jobs and unlock billions in private investments.
A first government contribution of £ 350-£ 400 million is requested, reports Birmingham Mail.
Mayor of West Midlands, Richard Parker, who led lobby efforts next to the Knighthead CEO, Tom Wagner, said: ‘We hope [ministers] Recognize that this is not only a tram line, but connects communities and huge investment options.
“This is a huge opportunity for our region and the city of Birmingham and my role is to use my powers and dedication to ensure that this happens quickly.”
Parker and Wagner took the plans to fall in April and held meetings with Chancellor Rachel Reeves and transport secretary Heidi Alexander.
A large £ 1 billion plan to build a new tram line that connects East Birmingham with North Solihull has been unveiled
The proposed metro line would run from the center of Birmingham, via Digbeth and Bordesley Green, to important locations, including Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham Airport, the NEC
The route would start with the new HS2 Curzon Street Station and travel via the Digbeth Loc Entertainment Hub and the Sportkwartier in Bordesley Green before stretching to the NEC, Airport and HS2 exchange in North Solihull.
The goal is that this first phase would coincide with the opening of the completely new Birmingham City Football Club Stadium in 2030.
The blues, under American ownership, intends an important move to a new stadium and sports complex as part of a project of £ 2.9 billion, where thousands of sports and entertainment fans will be celebrated to and from the sports village.
Later the Metroroute would be extended to the Heartlands Hospital, the NEC, Birmingham Airport and North Solihull, to the HS2 exchange at Arden Cross.
Labor leader of the Birmingham John Cotton city council, conservative Solihull Council leader Ian Courts, and Mayor Parker issued a joint explanation and called the schedule a moment of real opportunity for East Birmingham and North Solihull. ‘
They added that the shared plan would bring new jobs, better transport, more houses and stronger communities for the people who live here. “
The project has been in a discussion for more than ten years, but has not progressed due to lack of financing.
Proponents, however, believe that the momentum is now firmly behind the scheme.
The proposal, entitled “a little, unlocking a lot”, is thrown to the government as a way to stimulate regeneration, create jobs and unlock billions in private investments
The goal is that this first phase would coincide with the opening of the completely new Birmingham City Football Club Stadium in 2030
Later the Metroroute would be extended to the Heartlands Hospital, the NEC, Birmingham Airport and North Solihull, to the HS2 exchange at Arden Cross
In Parliament on Thursday 1 May, MP Liam Byrne praised the proposal and called for creating a mayor development company to supervise the construction of the tram line and to maximize the speed and delivery of the proposed plan.
Although the government financing has not yet been confirmed, an announcement can already come in the assessment of the expenditure of June, because local leaders say that they are sure that their message has been heard.
Meanwhile A Brand new transport system in £ 1 billion tube style is finally set in Wales – And it promises to transform travel through the south of the country.
Dubbed with the ‘Welsh Tube’, the ambitious project – more than 10 years in the making – will stretch a stunning 105 miles (170 km), making the capital of the capital connected to remote cities, including Merthyr Tydfil, Treherbert and Aberdare.
And just like the London Underground, trains will run as often as every five minutes in some areas.
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