EDF Power Station
Waldeck has won a prestigious contract to provide design support services for EDF energy’s new £600 million combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) station at West Burton, Nottinghamshire.
The highly-efficient power station is the first to be constructed in the UK by EDF Energy, and is due to be ready for commercial operation in 2011. It is claimed to make a ‘significant contribution’ to meeting the UK’s future energy demand while helping to cut carbon dioxide emissions.
Waldeck will work alongside appointed construction company Kier to provide design support services for EDF Energy. In all, the development is likely to employ a construction workforce of more than 1,000 at its peak, providing a welcome boost for British building firms.
Managing director Paul Waldeck said:
‘It is fantastic that EDF are investing in and employing local British companies with this project. Working with EDF in the expanding energy sector presents tremendous opportunities and prospects for our business as we move forward.’
The 1,300MW station is being developed in line with EDF Energy’s mission to improve power station efficiency while reducing their carbon emissions.
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