Monday, December 21 2009
JMP has been appointed by Somerset County Council to provide transport planning advice for the assessment of the proposed Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station, a proposal by EDF for twin reactors that will generate about six percent of Britain’s energy needs.
The consultant’s key tasks include scrutinising EDF’s transport strategy, transport assessment, strategic and micro-simulation modelling and travel planning.
JMP will provide ongoing pre-application advice to the Council up to next June with EDF expected to submit a planning application to the new Infrastructure Planning Commission in July.
The transport of goods and staff during both the construction and operational phases require a variety of associated works. Some of the proposals being looked at by EDF include a by-pass for Cannington, park and ride facilities, freight consolidation centres, a temporary jetty at Hinkley Point, upgrading of Combwich Wharf and accommodation for workers.