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How does the High Court ruling on the Stonehenge tunnel project affect the MoD?

Alternative Stonehenge road scheme may require MoD ranges for soil disposal The High Court quashed the Development Consent Order for the A303/Stonehenge tunnel project, prompting calls for an alternative solution. This alternative involves dualling the A303 in a shallow cutting. The construction of this cutting would remove soil, which the reports state could be accommodated on nearby MoD army ranges.

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  • The High Court quashed Grant Shapps' approval to grant the Development Consent Order for the A303 / Stonehenge tunnel.salisburyjournal.co.uk
  • The tunnel scheme was costing £1.7 billion.salisburyjournal.co.uk
  • The alternative scheme suggests dualling the A303 on its present line in a shallow cutting.salisburyjournal.co.uk
  • Soil removed from the cutting could be dispersed on site or accommodated on nearby MoD army ranges.salisburyjournal.co.uk

Why it matters

The MoD's potential involvement, even as a site for waste disposal, links it to a major national infrastructure debate concerning the preservation of a World Heritage Site. The alternative scheme, while potentially saving enormous financial costs compared to the £1.7 billion tunnel, still requires significant logistical planning and land use decisions.

The controversy highlights the tension between modern transport needs, environmental protection, and the preservation of ancient monuments like Stonehenge. Other entities, such as the Secretary of State for Transport and local communities, are also involved in debating the best path forward.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the government formally adopt the alternative shallow cutting scheme?
  • What are the specific logistical requirements and capacity of the nearby MoD army ranges for soil accommodation?

What would change this answer

The government formally adopts the shallow cutting alternativeThe MoD's operational role in soil disposal becomes more certain and immediate.
The government rejects all alternatives and insists on the tunnelThe MoD's potential involvement in this project fades entirely.

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