EDF 4175_PLUGGED IN 6.15_21.qxp_EDF 06/08/2015 15:17 Page 1 PAugust 20l15 uggeto nucleadr new build at iHinknley Point C Sitting pretty: Endangered species get new enclosures Inside this issue of Plugged in : Good news for businesses: New facilities and ongoing support ............................................4-6 Broadening horizons: Education programme Inspires ..............................................................10-11 Community funding: The story so far ......................................................................................................12 STOP PRESS HPC preferred bidders announced EDF 4175_PLUGGED IN 6.15_21.qxp_EDF 06/08/2015 15:17 Page 2 Plugged in / August 2015 News Notes from Nigel Steady progress as we near Final Investment Decision progress with all parties and anticipate a Final STOP Investment Decision in the coming months, after which we can remobilse and start the earthworks PRESS! proper. You may have read about an Austrian challenge to the European Commission’s state aid decision still need to be addressed, but we EDF Energy are confident that these robust agreements will announces continue to withstand any challenge. further preferred We were pleased to be able to announce this bidders for the week our list of preferred bidders for a number Under difficult circumstances, the HPC of the large contracts for HPC. This is good news Hinkley Point C project has made some great strides over for the project and for businesses as we estimate project the last few months. Highways that the value of work to the UK will exceed our improvement works are progressing well: original estimate of 57%. It’s also excellent news EDF Energy has announced the the busy Taunton Road and Broadway for our county with five preferred bidders for selection of further preferred junctions in Bridgwater have been large contracts being Somerset-based bidders for the Hinkley Point C completed ahead of schedule and the consortiums, established to serve the project: project. Companies from across work at Washford Cross roundabout and Somerset Larder, HOST Consortium, Somerset the UK are among those selected Cannington bypass are both well on track. Passenger Solutions, Somerset Infrastructure in a competitive process to find We have completed various elements of Alliance and COMA. suppliers for components and the enabling works on site, such as the services needed during Holford culvert, the concrete batching I’m confident this vital project will begin soon construction. plant and the main entrances to site. and I, for one, am keen to get going! Progress towards the Final Investment Decision Combined contract has not gone as quickly as we would have liked. values of more than It means we have taken the tough decision not to start new elements of work on site and have had to relocate many members of our workforce £225m to other projects. The site has moved into a Care Nigel Cann and Maintenance period and is poised ready to Site Construction Director National and local supply chain restart as soon as we can. We are making good Hinkley Point C events helped UK businesses compete successfully to join the project, which will restart new nuclear construction in Britain Getting in touch with us after a 20 year gap. It is now Visit www.edfenergy.com/hinkleypointc estimated that 60% of the Email [email protected] construction cost will be spent with UK firms, against an initial Call us 0800 096 9650 estimate of 57%. Involvement in Visit us EDF Energy Visitor Centre, Angel Place Shopping Centre, Hinkley Point C will help many of Bridgwater TA6 3TQ these companies build expertise to Tweet us @edfehinkleyc enable them to win further nuclear work nationally and globally. See Billing enquiries and customer services 0800 096 9000 page 6 for more detail. 2 EDF 4175_PLUGGED IN 6.15_21.qxp_EDF 06/08/2015 15:17 Page 3 August 2015 / Plugged in News Hinkley Point C site update Site moves into care and maintenance period The first concrete batching plant has tonnes of excavated material in preparation been successfully constructed – in time for the reactor’s foundations. Above First concrete batching plant at HPC this will be fed by a temporary jetty providing the raw materials to On the approach to Hinkley Point, an a minimum. Maintenance will also continue to manufacture the 3 million tonnes of obvious change is the two new large manage the site’s existing excavations and concrete required during construction. roundabouts, which have been built to water management zones. Pockets of specialist ensure smooth traffic flows of both people remediation work still continue in order to clear Completing the Holford culvert in the and freight into the construction site. the ground of historic asbestos left over from south of the HPC site was a key the construction of Hinkley Point A. achievement – 592 pre-cast concrete Although works have slowed down, there is sections, each weighing 16 tonnes, were still some activity going on both inside and At present 150 people remain on site and safely lifted into position. outside the fence at Hinkley Point C. Particular refining our internal processes will be an attention has been paid to ensuring stockpiles important focus in the next few months, The culvert will ensure Holford Stream flows of materials are in a manageable state with ensuring the site is as fit as it can be at the when the valley is filled with millions of hydro pellets inserted to ensure dust is kept at point of remobilisation. 3 EDF 4175_PLUGGED IN 6.15_21.qxp_EDF 06/08/2015 15:17 Page 4 Plugged in / August 2015 News Multi-million-pound facility to benefit businesses The Somerset Energy Innovation Centre will provide office, meeting & networking space to support the nuclear and low carbon energy supply chain in Somerset The new Somerset Energy Innovation Centre, which will sustainable growth. This first phase has been completed on be administered by Somerset County Council, has been time and on budget, which is fantastic news for Somerset and built to support the start-up and growth of businesses in the south west.” Somerset and across the south west. It will encourage collaborative working between suppliers helping local David Eccles, EDF Energy’s Head of Communications for Hinkley businesses access opportunities in the Hinkley C supply Point C, said: “The completion of this facility is another chain and beyond. Businesses will also be able to access example of the investment that EDF Energy has made in the a package of business support to meet their local area and the business opportunities that Hinkley Point C development needs. provides. As we prepare for the start of full scale construction, companies that may be involved in our supply chain now have Cllr David Hall, Somerset County Council’s Cabinet Member for a location in which to base their activities.” Business, Inward Investment and Policy, said: “The Innovation Centre represents a major investment in our county which will Any businesses interested in becoming a tenant at the create jobs and encourage growth, providing a huge boost to Somerset Energy Innovation Centre should contact Lynda the local economy and laying the foundations for long-term Madge by emailing [email protected] Below Overlooking Hinkley Point from the roof of the Somerset Energy Innovation Centre are, from left, Paula Hewitt, Somerset County Council’s Director and Lead Commissioner for Economic and Community Infrastructure, David Eccles, Head of Hinkley Point C Communications, Pat Flaherty, Chief Executive of Somerset County Council, Steve Leahy from Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce, Cllr David Hall, Somerset County Council’s Cabinet Member for Business, Inward Investment and Policy, Simon Venner from Aecom, and Cllr Alan Hudson from Bridgwater Without Parish Council EDF 4175_PLUGGED IN 6.15_21.qxp_EDF 06/08/2015 15:17 Page 5 August 2015 / Plugged in News Investing in our roads Taunton Road Broadway improvements completed ahead of schedule and road to Watchet re-opened EDF Energy is delivering a £16 million package of road 13 July until 6 September to help businesses over the busy summer improvement schemes. These modifications have all been holidays. During this time there will be some periods when carefully planned with local councils to keep traffic flowing temporary traffic lights are in operation. Full works will recommence while the work is undertaken. on Monday 7 September, at which point the B3190 will be closed once more. Thank you for your patience while these important improvements to the road network take place. We are working hard to get the Taunton Road and Broadway junction job done. In Bridgwater, improvements have been made to the traffic lights and Cannington bypass crossing points for cyclists and pedestrians as well as adjustments to the junctions. The new intelligent lights interact with other lights in Good progress is also being made on the new bypass in Cannington. the town in order to improve journeys through Bridgwater. The When complete it will take Hinkley Point traffic around the village. improvements were completed well ahead of schedule. To keep up to date with the bypass activity, visit www.edfenergy.com/hinkleypointc , where you can view a More information about these road improvements and webcam broadcasting the progress we’re making on the new road. the Hinkley Point C project is available at EDF Energy’s Washford Cross roundabout Visitor Centre in Angel Place Shopping Centre, Bridgwater, open between 9:30am and 4pm Monday to We are making good