Draft Overview of HPC Construction - EDF Hinkley Point

1. INTRODUCTION1.1.1 NNB Generation Company Limited (company number 06937084), part of EDFEnergy, is the company that will ultimately make the Development Consent Orderapplication. For the purpose of this document, NNB Generation Company Limited isreferred to as EDF Energy.1.1.2 EDF Energy is planning to build a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point nearBridgwater, Somerset, comprising two UK EPR reactor units with an expected outputof approximately 1,630MW per unit.1.1.3 The new site, Hinkley Point C (HPC), is to the west of the existing Hinkley PointPower Station Complex. The new power station is based on replicating as much aspossible the design for the Flamanville 3 unit in Normandy, France, currently underconstruction.1.1.4 This paper describes the programme and methodology for constructing a newnuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and includes the following: Section 2 outlines the strategic construction programme for the Hinkley Point CProject including the proposed preliminary works, construction of Hinkley Point Cand the construction and operation of the associated developments. Section 3 describes any applications separate to the application for DevelopmentConsent for works on-site prior to the main construction phase, including thepreliminary works (site preparation works and the temporary jetty) to facilitate theconstruction of Hinkley Point C. Section 4 sets out the programme and key construction phases for theconstruction of Hinkley Point C. A description is provided for the key constructionactivities, including proposed land use and site facilities. Section 5 describes the construction logistics strategy for the Hinkley Point CDevelopment Site (including management of freight and materials, and theconstruction workforce).DRAFT | Overview of HPC Construction | February 2011 5