Mega-projects need stronger governance, says spending watchdog

By Daniel Gayne2025-03-14T06:00:00

Source: HS2 Ltd

National Audit Office make series of recommendations to HMT and NISTA

The government must improve governance of infrastructure mega-projects after failures of schemes like HS2, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

More robust assurances about affordability, value for money and feasibility were recommended by the public sector spending watchdog in a report published today.

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