Next week, we’re hosting two pop-up community events as part of our spotlight on carbon. Come and chat to us about our carbon journey so far. We'll be talking about our important role the #LowerThamesCrossing will play as a pathfinder project by exploring new ways to drive carbon out of the construction industry. Find us at: Lakeside shopping centre Wednesday 26 March, from 10am-5pm Bluewater shopping centre Thursday 27 March, from 10am-5pm Keep an eye on our social media channels for more!
Lower Thames Crossing
Truck Transportation
The Lower Thames Crossing is the most ambitious road infrastructure project in a generation
About us
The proposed Lower Thames Crossing is part of the biggest investment in the country’s road network for a generation and an essential component in the UK’s future transport infrastructure. It will boost local, regional and national economies, while offering new connections, better journeys and fewer delays.
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External link for Lower Thames Crossing
- Industry
- Truck Transportation
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
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London, GB
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Kent, GB
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Essex, GB
Employees at Lower Thames Crossing
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Alistair Kean
Director for Sustainability, COWI UK
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Lucy Kiragu - Neal
Principal Consultant at Assystem
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Natasha Evans-Wardrop
Change & Transition Programme Manager, Lower Thames Crossing | Infrastructure Sector Lead | Strategy & Transformation | Programme Advisory
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Clare Donnelly
Director at Fereday Pollard and Lead architect championing good design on major infrastructure programs.
Updates
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Work is moving along at Hole Farm Community Woodland - we’ve now planted 150,000 trees! We’ve also created new ecological ponds, built key access routes and started shaping the site. The site is already coming to life with wildlife moving in! With the opening planned for later this year, we’ll soon begin work on the café and substation while finishing the car park, footpaths, water features, drainage, and play areas. Click here for updates: https://lnkd.in/eKQsW2Yr
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We’ll need a huge team to help us build the #LowerThamesCrossing... Three of our apprenticeship vacancies are closing on Monday 24 March, so don’t forget to get your applications in! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/evEsY4yV
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Low carbon construction is here! Yesterday, we joined our partners Tarmac in #Essex, who will help us to build the #LowerThamesCrossing. We saw a showcase of low carbon technology and an innovative electric fleet. These could be used to help drive carbon from the infrastructure industry. As a Pathfinder project, we are always exploring ways to bring low and zero carbon innovation to commercial scale and accelerate the transition of construction to Net Zero.
We’re live today with Sustain Alliance from Tarmac Tilbury Depot for our Fleet Demonstration Day – a showcase of the innovative fleet that could help drive carbon out of the Lower Thames Crossing and other major infrastructure projects in the UK. Throughout the day, we’ll be sharing insights and highlights from each session, covering the future of sustainable logistics, next-generation vehicles, and live demonstrations across electric, efficient, and low-carbon technology. Thanks to all our guests for joining us!
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A recent BBC Bitesize survey shows that engineering is in the top 10 jobs teens want. At the #LowerThamesCrossing, we have six open apprenticeship vacancies, two of these are for Trainee Civil Engineering. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/evEsY4yV
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NEW VIDEO: Our low-carbon construction blueprint has now been adopted by £30 billion worth of future infrastructure projects, ensuring the infrastructure we need can be built in a Net Zero future. Last week we joined the Construction Leadership Council and Minister for Industry Sarah Jones at an event to update the construction industry on the Five Client Carbon Commitments – simple, practical steps that organisations can take to reduce their carbon emissions. With the Lower Thames Crossing leading the way, the construction industry is decarbonising fast. Watch our new video here: https://lnkd.in/edETwAhq
Lower Thames Crossing: Construction Leadership Council's Five Client Carbon Commitments event
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NEW VIDEO: We recently met with our wider supply chain to discuss how we can go further in our journey towards net zero in construction. At the event, we were joined by businesses from across the steel, concrete and earthworks sectors to explore opportunities for low carbon construction. The #LowerThamesCrossing is a pathfinder project and we have ambitious plans for meeting zero emissions and holding events like this, enable us to bring together our delivery partners and the supply chain to discuss how we can decarbonise further, what the challenges are and how we can support the supply chain. We are committed to working collaboratively with stakeholders and our supply chain to leave a positive skills, education and employment legacy across local communities. Watch our video from the event to hear from attendees and our team: https://lnkd.in/epa4nrfA #lowcarbonconstruction #pathfinderproject #supplychainengagement Balfour Beatty plc Skanska Murphy Bouygues Construction
Lower Thames Crossing Supply Chain: Event held to explore opportunities for low carbon construction
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Last week, our team was out during #NationalCareersWeek working with schools to inspire the next generation. We’ve designed some engaging activities to excite students about the different types of careers available within the construction industry. #LowerThamesCrossing
To celebrate #Nationalcareersweek on Tuesday I had the pleasure to attend the Endeavour Academy SEND school in #Brentwood to deliver some fun STEM careers sessions to the KS3 students. The sessions were focused all around the construction industry, what construction meant to them and the different types of careers we have available in our sector. The students then had the opportunity to take part in their own construction challenges to build towers out of Knex & spaghetti. During this activity we focused on the key skills that employers look for that they were showcasing such as team work, leadership, communication, problem solving and more! The students seemed to really enjoy the day… “On Tuesday we got to make towers out of spaghetti and Knex. It was really fun and I enjoyed it. I learnt that construction offers lots of different jobs”. “I thought the session was very good to be honest with you, if I had a choice to do it again I would. I really liked trying on the cool outfits, it made me feel like an actual builder”. I am really looking forward to continuing to work with Peggy Gisby and to plan our next event with students this year!
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NEW VIDEO: With more than half of our workforce to be recruited from the local area, there will be opportunities on your doorstep as we build the #LowerThamesCrossing. Watch our new film and meet Anna to learn about some of the exciting roles coming soon. We currently have six apprenticeship vacancies now live: https://lnkd.in/evEsY4yV #apprenticeships #engineering #surveying #design #ecologist #projectmanager #archaeology #construction
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WATCH: Our latest video community newsletter is now live! Whilst we wait for the government to make a decision on the #LowerThamesCrossing's planning application by 23 May, we are working hard to cut our carbon footprint and leave a legacy for the local community. In our new video newsletter, learn more about: - The government's decision on our planning application and how they are exploring financing options - Our latest Sustainability Report and our ambitious 70% carbon reduction target - The countdown to the opening of Hole Farm Community Woodland later this year - Planting trees and creating better homes for dormice in Kent - Images of entries for our Low Carbon Footbridge contest - Restoring a medieval barn and funding archaeological excavations in Kent and Essex - Creating opportunities for local businesses - The launch of a Skills Hub pilot to teach new skills - Exploring the project through our new Interactive Map Watch the full film below: https://lnkd.in/eQnsu-JG
Lower Thames Crossing Community Update - February 2025
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