Costain, one of the UK’s leading engineering solutions providers, will become a major contract partner in the construction of the new Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset, subject to a final investment decision by EDF and the signing of the contract. Costain will provide the design and delivery of the water cooling systems for the nuclear power station.
Costain will design and construct three marine tunnels, around 11km long in all, and each with a diameter of approximately 7m, to take in cooling water from the Severn Estuary for the nuclear reactor before it is cleansed, recycled and returned.
It is expected that work will commence as soon as possible following the final investment decision.
Andrew Wyllie, chief executive of Costain, commented, “We are delighted that Costain will play a key role in delivering the secure, low carbon energy the UK needs for the future through our role as a Tier One contractor in the Hinkley Point C project. The project will also help ensure Costain can play its part in building the skills of the UK and showcasing them to the world in a way that will help us to compete for other such contracts.”
