On 08/02/2019 16:58, Roland Perry wrote:
In message

, at 16:53:44 on Fri, 8 Feb 2019, Jeremy Double
remarked:

Based on schemes like Sheffield Supertram, the most disruptive and
expensive part of construction is re-routeing all of the underground
utilities to allow the tracks to be laid...

And of course the extension of the Edinburgh tram to Leith.

iirc they diverted most of the utilities and then cancelled the extension.

How *is* that project going today?

There are no shovels in the ground. The council insists that it is
happening, whilst putting up notices on lampposts asking for suggestions
as to how they can save money to balance their budget.