Earlier this year Nottingham Express Transit Phase Two was named as the winning project at the Institution of Civil Engineers’ East Midland’s Merit Awards for large projects and as a result has now been put forward for the ICE People’s Choice Award. 12 projects have been nominated for this award which can now be voted for by members of the public online.
Nottingham Express Transit Phase Two opened to the public in August 2015 and is described as a vast technical and engineering feat. It included the construction of 17.5km of new lines, several major structures, an extended depot and 22 new trams.
Molly McKenzie, ICE Regional Director, said: “This is a chance to celebrate civil engineers, who design and build infrastructure for the public and make a world of difference to local communities. Vote now for your favourite infrastructure project and help promote the overwhelmingly positive contribution of civil engineering to everyday life.”
Included in the 12 nominated projects are the new look Birmingham New Street railway station, Leeds railway station’s southern entrance and Manchester Victoria’s station redevopment. Full details of all nominees and how you can vote can be found at www.ice.org.uk/PeoplesChoice.