A brief history
Following Waldeck’s successful involvement in the delivery of EDF Energy’s West Burton CCGT project from 2008-2013, Waldeck were appointed on EDF Energy’s engineering framework for Hinkley Point C in 2014, functioning as a technical specialist and management consultancy.
A team of our engineers have been working alongside EDF Energy on the project ever since, delivering engineering support for site enabling works, management and co-ordination of works packages, BIM and, most recently, acting as Intelligent Customer in the management of engineering and construction issues during the Main Civils phase.
On completion, the Hinkley Point C site will host two new nuclear reactors, the start of a new generation of nuclear power stations in Britain providing zero-carbon electricity for around six million homes.
The £19.6bn project is expected to have created 22,000 job opportunities during the 10 years of construction and provide huge opportunities for local, national and international businesses throughout its 60-year lifecycle.
Celebrating 10 years
Richard Sargent, Waldeck’s Nuclear New Build Director, who heads up Waldeck’s Hinkley Point C team shared of the milestone:
“It is amazing to see just how much has progressed during the past ten years, as the project continues to hit key milestones in its construction.
“Just last week the third and final liner ring was lifted into place for the site’s second reactor building. This lift if just one example of the progress being made at Hinkley Point C, where teams are using the learnings from building the first reactor unit to achieve efficiencies typically of between 20% and 30% on unit 2.
“During its 60 years of operation, Hinkley Point C will play a vital part in the UK’s fight against climate change and it was fascinating to see up-close how Waldeck are playing their part in EDF Energy’s mission to deliver clean, affordable, and sustainable energy for all.
“Waldeck, supported by Morson Group are in a unique position to attract, upskill and deploy the right people to help deliver the UK’s nuclear ambitions; supporting the demands and needs of our supply chain partners whilst securing rewarding careers for our engineers.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to the Waldeck HPC team, past and present who have been on this incredible journey with us, and I look forward to getting the team together to celebrate soon!”.
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