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£119 Million 'Bat Shed' to Protect Endangered Species

5/10/2025

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In a groundbreaking effort to safeguard wildlife, High Speed 2 (HS2) Ltd is constructing a £119 million "bat shed" in Buckinghamshire, designed to protect 13 bat species, including the endangered Bechstein’s bat, from the impact of high-speed trains. After a thorough evaluation of over 20 designs since 2011, the innovative BEBO Arch structure was selected, with completion anticipated in 2025.

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Story summary

In a groundbreaking effort to safeguard wildlife, High Speed 2 (HS2) Ltd is constructing a £119 million "bat shed" in Buckinghamshire, designed to protect 13 bat species, including the endangered Bechstein’s bat, from the impact of high-speed trains. After a thorough evaluation of over 20 designs since 2011, the innovative BEBO Arch structure was selected, with completion anticipated in 2025.