AN inquiry into the Edinburgh tram fiasco has concluded a “litany of avoidable failures” by several organisations led to a “significant and…
The development of the tram line from the airport to Newhaven was heavily delayed and only opened fully earlier this year
A line from the airport to York Place opened up three years late in May 2014 at a reported cost of £776.7m - £231.7m in excess of the available budget for the full 18.5km line.SNP Patrick Grady won't stand at next election, vetting list revealsThe findings of an inquiry - set up in 2014 - into the debacle by Lord Hardie has now been published containing criticisms of several organisations.
“Poor management and abdication of responsibility on a large scale have had a significant and lasting impact on the lives and livelihoods of Edinburgh residents, and the reputation of the city.
TIE’s departure from the procurement strategy that had been intended to manage risk out of the projectFailure by TIE to report accurately on progress and failure by council officials to monitor progress
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