In 2024, the Tyne Tunnel community fund donated £16,220 to the ‘Counting on Nature’ project run by Groundworks in support of Monkton Community Woodland. The project aimed at increasing community engagement and wildlife habitats. The donation also provided funding for … Read more
Last month, our very own beekeeper, Steven, harvested a batch of delicious honey from the TT2 beehives nestled within our woodland. Steven’s recent involvement in beekeeping has enriched his life and benefited the community. By tending to the three hives, … Read more
We are proud to announce that TT2 has been shortlisted for the prestigious National Sustainability Awards 2024 in two distinct categories: Major Project of the Year and Transformation Award. This recognition highlights TT2’s commitment to sustainable development within their community. … Read more
TT2 is thrilled to be teaming up with Groundwork South and North Tyneside to support Monkton Community Woodland in Hebburn! This incredible 4.5 km woodland boasts over 30,000 trees and shrubs and provides a vital habitat for the rare Dingy … Read more
Our woodland habitat restoration project continues to develop. The wildlife area is a testament to our ongoing efforts to develop a sustainable and thriving ecosystem. This summer, our woodland project has become a haven for buzzing bees, birds, foxes, deer … Read more
We are switching our diesel fleet to electric vehicles (EV) to make the river crossing more sustainable, improve air quality and reduce emissions. Following a successful trial of our first EV, we have replaced our diesel-powered vehicles with Vauxhall Vivaro-E … Read more
We have teamed up with an environmental charity to transform the woodland above our tunnels – creating an accessible, sustainable community asset that will be enjoyed for generations. We are working with Tyne Rivers Trust on a habitat-restoration project in … Read more
We are always looking at ways to introduce new green measures at TT2.🌱🌳 This month we have launched a new gardening space for our staff! In addition, to help improve our soil, staff have been adding to new compost bins … Read more
It’s World Bee Day! Did you know the Tyne Tunnel has an apiary and a maintained woodland area? On site, we have 3 beehives that are maintained on a weekly basis by Beekeeper Ian who manages the hives and harvests … Read more
We are always looking at ways to introduce new green measures to make the river crossing more sustainable, improve air quality and reduce emissions. We have added our first electric vehicle (EV) to our fleet – in a trial that, … Read more