News on HS2 in Herts

A new project has been awarded funding in Hertfordshire as part of the HS2 Community and Business Funds.

This project will provide a new sports facility in Maple Cross to complement a recently refurbished children’s play area, creating a hub for all the family.

A new self-contained and fenced Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) will include goals and basketball hoops, with an anti-slip and shock-absorbing surface, providing young people with the opportunity of playing sports such as netball, football, basketball and tennis. A practice hoop will also be located on the outside of the MUGA, allowing young people to play basketball when the main court is being used for football. In addition, an outdoor gym will be installed to provide adults with a mix of cardiovascular, strength and toning equipment suitable for all abilities and fitness levels, reducing the need to travel to find these facilities.

Our Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and the Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF) for Phase One are worth £40 million. They give local communities and businesses disrupted by the construction of HS2 the opportunity to receive funding of up to £1 million for projects to improve their local area or support their local economy.

The community and business funds are administered and managed by independent community charity, Groundwork UK. For more information on Groundwork and the funds, including how to apply, visit https://hs2funds.org.uk/ .You can also watch our short videos which explain how to best demonstrate that your project meets the criteria for the Community, Environment or Business Funds.

If you have any questions about the Community and Business Funds, HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk .