Kier, a leading infrastructure and services group, has broadened the work it is delivering at Sizewell C, one of the UK's most significant energy projects.
Through Sizewell C's Major Civils Framework, the Group has been awarded a major contract to deliver the Sizewell Link Road. This project will provide a vital access route to the power station, which is key to the Government's £725bn 10-year Infrastructure Strategy.
The 6.8km road will connect the A12 to the construction site. It will become the primary route for construction site traffic, minimising disruption for residents by reducing heavy goods vehicle movement through local communities, while helping to improve connectivity and journey times for local road users.
Utilising the Group's extensive highways experience on national and regional roads, it will design and construct infrastructure, including earthworks, drainage, service ducts, surfacing, structures, as well as providing traffic management and interface planning services.
Craig Small, managing director for Nuclear & Energy at Kier Infrastructure, said:
Damian Leydon, Site Delivery Director at Sizewell C, said:
Supporting Sizewell C's commitment to delivering long-term economic, environmental and community benefits, Kier will help contribute to the project's ambition of directing 70% of construction value to UK businesses.
The new £38bn nuclear power project will employ almost 8,000 people on site during peak construction and, once operational, will generate 3.2GW of low-carbon electricity, enough to supply around six million homes while reducing carbon emissions by an estimated nine million tonnes annually.
This appointment builds on Kier's longstanding involvement in the UK's nuclear sector, where it has supported major programmes across new-build, decommissioning and operational facility upgrades. With proven capability in delivering complex, high-security infrastructure within highly regulated environments, most recently, Kier has been appointed to deliver the main entrance works at Sizewell C. In addition to this, Kier remains a vital contributor to the UK's energy and defence resilience, delivering works at Hinkley Point C, Sellafield and Devonport Royal Dockyard.