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| Fosters + Partners and Halcrow publish Thames Hub vision World-leading architects Foster + Partners and global infrastructure consultants Halcrow have been collaborating on a self-funded £100,000 study to produce a detailed vision for The Thames Hub – this would bring together rail freight connections between the UK's main sea ports; a 150 million passenger airport to replace Heathrow; a tidal energy barrage and a new flood protection barrier. The long-term vision, which spans the next 50 years into 2060, is designed to reinforce the United Kingdom's position as the world's leading commercial, tourist and financial centres, ensuring that the country remains globally competitive in the late 21st century and beyond. The Foster + Partners and Halcrow vision represents a significant development of the Mayor of London's call for a new airport in the Estuary, while developing the capacity across all of the UK's transport modes and trade routes. The team's vision and an initial assessment of the proposals will be released in September 2011. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Construction News :: home page |