Draft Overview of HPC Construction - EDF Hinkley Point

Land UseArea (ha)Nuclear steam supply system contractor 2.1Mechanical and electrical erection contractor 2.1Main turbine contractor 1.9Heavy fabrication workshop 1.1Roads and networks contractor 0.9Total 173.54.1.15 The land uses will change throughout the construction phase, reflecting the differentstages of development activity. For example, the area allocated to the civil workscontractor will be reduced and the spare land reallocated to the main mechanical andelectrical contractors as the balance of work on the site changes.b) Construction Schedule and Phasing4.1.16 This section sets out the construction programme and the key phases within it.Figures 4.1 - 4.4, at the back of this document, are indicative phasing plans for thefull construction phase from site preparation through to completion of Hinkley Point Cand land restoration. The series of plans identifies the construction activities at keyphases in the construction programme, however it should be noted that these aresubject to refinement and schedule changes. It should also be noted that within themain construction site areas there will be activities and uses that will remainundefined, including minor temporary facilities and structures.4.1.17 At the time of Development Consent being granted, anticipated to be in 2012, anumber of construction activities are expected to have been completed or beunderway as follows: The temporary jetty is under construction, utilising a temporary beach accessroad. Holford Stream has been culverted, the access roundabouts and initial haulageroads have been built and the material stockpiles are in use. The southern part of the western site boundary has been landscaped and planted. A temporary earth retaining structure has been built at the low-lying section of thecoastline to enable a level platform to be established behind. A permanent station car park has been constructed and others are underconstruction. The main platform areas have been established and excavation of the areas forthe main plant buildings has started. Contractors’ working areas have been established. The base for the reactor building liner fabrication building has been prepared. Water management zones have been established for the management ofdrainage.DRAFT | Overview of HPC Construction | February 2011 17