CONFIDENCE IN PROGRESS
Sustainability Showcased Delivering sustainable transport with lasting regional benefit Sustainability is embedded within the Midland Metro Alliance model - influencing design decisions, material choices and construction methods to reduce carbon, protect place and support long-term regional resilience. Every extension is CEEQUAL certified, demonstrating that environmental performance is not an obligation, but a defining standard of delivery.
Reducing Carbon and Resource Use Our approach prioritises carbon reduction, material efficiency and whole-life value: Historic asset reuse - Refurbishment of Parkhead Viaduct avoided approximately 1,500 tCO₂e while preserving a key heritage structure. Lower-carbon materials - Fibre-reinforced concrete slab track reduces embodied CO₂ by 46%. Glass Reinforced Plastic achieves a 72% reduction compared with conventional concrete. Circular economy in practice - Materials Management Plans enable reuse of demolition and excavated materials, reducing demand for virgin resources and minimising waste. Cleaner Site Operations Environmental performance extends into day-to-day construction activity: Renewable fuels - Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) has been used on Birmingham Eastside Extension sites since 2022, delivering approximately 85% lower carbon emissions than diesel. Low-impact welfare - Eco-cabins and solar-powered welfare units reduce fuel use where mains power is unavailable.
72% CO₂ reduction using GRP materials for the Birmingham Eastside Extension Tram Stop
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