The government has given the go ahead for a new £18bn nuclear power station in the UK after imposing significant new safeguards for future projects.
The vast construction project in Somerset, which has been criticised over costs as well as national security worries, will proceed following a new agreement with French company EDF, the government confirmed today.
Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, said: “Having thoroughly reviewed the proposal for Hinkley Point C, we will introduce a series of measures to enhance security and will ensure Hinkley cannot change hands without the Government’s agreement.
“Consequently, we have decided to proceed with the first new nuclear power station for a generation.
He added: “Britain needs to upgrade its supplies of energy, and we have always been clear that nuclear is an important part of ensuring our future low-carbon energy security.”
from Construction Enquirer http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2016/09/15/hinkley-point-c-nuclear-power-station-gets-go-ahead/
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