Helping the UK switch to zero-emission clean energy
Nuclear power stations provide low-carbon electricity to millions of people. In Somerset, the Β£20-billion Hinkley Point C nuclear power station will contribute 13% of UK electricity by the early 2020s. The UK government authorised the FrenchβBritishβChinese-backed energy project in 2010. National Grid was contracted to build, operate and maintain a connection for the power plant in Bridgewater in Somerset and the Seabank substation, north of Avonmouth. However, because the project is a nationally significant infrastructure project under the 2008 Planning Act, National Grid needed to submit a development consent order to the Planning Inspectorate. And, given the environmental complexity of the project, environmental impact assessments were needed.
National Grid hired RSK to complete several environmental impact assessments, including ground conditions and air quality. RSK environmental specialists in Bristol were ideally located to assess the site and offer their excellent local knowledge of the site and other consultees. RSKβs responsive and skilled team quickly went to work. We completed preliminary risk assessments for nine sections of the project, assessed coal mining risk for three sections, wrote a construction environment management plan, attended hearings and liaised with stakeholders.
RSK air quality specialists spent several days carefully detailing the potential effects of dust during construction and decommissioning. Their report also detailed measures to mitigate the adverse effects of dust particles and included road-traffic-related air quality impacts. The data were used in the consortiumβs construction plan.
National Grid submitted its development consent order in 2014; two years later, the government granted the order and construction has begun in all areas to help the UK meet its strategic nuclear power objectives.
- Location: England
- Client: National Grid
- Project status: Completed.
- Sector: Nuclear Energy and Power Generation Transmission
- Service: Geo-environmental Consultancy
Supporting the creation of a new garden village in Cheshire
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View ProjectDesigning and assessing an onshore wind farm in the Highlands of Scotland
View ProjectDesigning and assessing proposed windfarms in Scotland
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View ProjectConsulting on the construction of the Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant, Singapore
View ProjectBringing international best practice and process to phase 2 of Singaporeβs Deep Tunnel Sewerage System
View ProjectFacilitating renewable energy investments in Europe
View ProjectEnsuring shale gas projects for Poland and beyond
View ProjectProviding award-winning storm water solutions for urban flooding challenges
View ProjectUpgrading sewage treatment facilities to serve community needs in Hong Kong
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π§ Actively restoring rivers by reinstating natural river processes will play a vital role in helping offset the global freshwater biodiversity crisis.
π‘ In this insight, Dr Hamish Moir and Peter Downs from @cbec_eco_engineering_uk, an RSK company, explore how sustainable approaches to river management can help protect us from flooding and droughts.
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Jiano Pulickal from @structuralsoils took Bertie Bear around the site for the day!
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π Grace Kassimoto is the only acoustic specialist from and working in East Africa.
π In our latest #ADayInTheLife, she discusses how she is leading the way for women in a traditionally male-dominated industry and what she enjoys most about her role.
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π’ We are proud to sponsor the #GreenEnergyAwards 2022, an event organized by Scottish Renewables
π This ceremony aims to recognise the inspirational organisations, people and projects going above and beyond to make a real difference to the health, wealth, and wellbeing of Scotland
We can't wait to see you there!
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1st December 2022
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Amazing pictures from @crcivils taken on-site at A47 Guyhirn.
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π’ We are delighted to welcome ERS, a trusted and experienced economic development consultancy, to the #RSKFamily
π ERS is one of the few companies from this sector to have its quality assurance processes independently accredited to ISO 9001.
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Tom Peart, Principal Surveyor at @centara_ltd, out on-site in Rotherham.
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π Concern was recently raised in France with regards to the health of marine ecosystems.
πJoin RSK France's webinar, in collaboration with law firm Franklin and TechWorks Marine, to discuss the sustainable support of renewable energy in the marine environment.
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π’ November is a month dedicated to menβs health.
π On November 19th, we celebrated #InternationalMensDay, a global holiday that highlights the positive value men bring to the world.
π€ This year, men around RSK are taking part in #Movember, an initiative that involves growing a moustache during November to raise awareness of menβs health issues.
π We want to thank Greg Cole, James May, Jiano Pulickal, Matthew Bayliff, Maxwell Robinson, Sam Oakley, Tom Llewellyn, Tom Semmens and Yusuf Aoulad-Ali for participating in this great initiative!
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