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We are writing to inform you of some minor work on the Bradwell B site over the coming months.

Reinstatement of bore holes

Between 2018 and 2020 the Bradwell B project undertook early investigative surveys on the proposed site of the Bradwell B power station. This involved drilling boreholes and taking soil samples to understand the conditions at site to support engineering analysis.

The work is now complete, so we are removing the boreholes and restoring the land in order for the local landowners to once again use these areas for crops.

This work will take place from mid-September. Work will be limited to weekdays, taking place in normal working hours. No work will be carried out within any residential area and it is not expected to have an impact on the local community.

Site compound

After the above work has taken place, we will be closing the current site compound, including removing the temporary site offices. This work will be completed by the end of the year. These facilities were put in place to support our initial site activities.

Next phase of ground investigation work

Last year, we received planning permission to conduct further temporary ground investigation and load testing works. At this stage, we do not anticipate the work taking place in 2023. When we have a programme of work we will ensure our neighbouring communities are kept informed.

Staying in touch and how to contact us

If you have any questions or comments, you can speak to a member of the project team via the contact details below.

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The meeting took place remotely on Tuesday evening (17 May). The Community Forum aims to establish ongoing dialogue and discussion about the development of the project between the developer, and local communities and organisations with an interest in the development of Bradwell B. The Forum has been running since 2020 and is led by an independent Chair.

At the meeting members of the Forum heard an update on the Bradwell B project including information on feasibility studies, ground investigation works and oyster research.  The team also took the opportunity to discuss the recently published Energy Security Strategy.

Following this there was a presentation about the recently completed Generic Design Assessment of the UK HPR1000, the reactor technology proposed at Bradwell B. Members of the forum were given the opportunity to ask questions to Bradwell B’s team.

Bradwell B’s Senior Communications Manager, Olivia White commented: “Once again, we are grateful to the members of the Forum for giving up a part of their evening to attend. The Community Forum is one of the key ways we inform and listen to the community about the project. We hope that attendees found it useful, and there were certainly many questions for our presenters, which is exactly what we hoped it would achieve.”

Presentation slides from the meeting have been uploaded to the Bradwell B’s website https://bradwellb.co.uk/communityforum/ . Notes from the meeting will be uploaded in due course.

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The two-year full scholarship master’s programme, which includes paid tuition and accommodation fees, gives graduates the chance to learn at one of China’s top universities. It involves industry internships on some of the most innovative nuclear projects in the world.

Applications for the 2022 programme are open until 1 March 2022. The programme is open to UK students and is supported by the three major nuclear power groups in China, including CGN.

Deng Zengping, Bradwell B’s Chief Executive commented: “Working in nuclear is a highly-skilled, rewarding and interesting profession. Students on this programme will get a chance to experience working in one of the industries tackling the world’s biggest problem, climate change. I want to encourage graduates in the UK, and especially those who live or study in Essex, to apply for this opportunity.”

Owen Holmes, a current TUNEM student from Essex, said: “The programme is a fantastic opportunity to get a fully compensated Masters Degree and experience a new culture. It also helps that the degree is in Nuclear Engineering, allowing you access to a growing industry that has a pivotal role to play in the current and future supply of clean energy.”

Tsinghua University International Master’s Programme in Nuclear Engineering and Management is supported by the National Energy Administration of China, the Chinese Ministry of Education and the three major nuclear power groups in China including CGN.

More information, including the programme application form, is available on Tsinghua University’s website.

Watch our video to find out more

Two of Bradwell B’s Graduate Engineers, Ben and Nils, completed the programme in 2019, and they explain more about their experience and the benefits it has brought to their work on the Bradwell B project in our Spotlight video.

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The Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process is used by the UK nuclear regulators (the Office for Nuclear Regulation and the Environment Agency) to assess new nuclear reactor designs. It allows the regulators to assess the safety, security and environmental implications of new designs.

Our new animation explains more about the UK HPR1000 and GDA process.

For more information on GDA visit www.ukhpr1000.co.uk

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This marks the end of a five-year process where the nuclear regulators have provided independent scrutiny of the proposed nuclear technology to ensure it meets the UK’s standards of safety, security, and environmental protection. The DAC and SoDA are confirmation that the UK HPR1000 is acceptable for use in the UK.

China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) and EDF submitted a joint application through their joint venture company GNSL (General Nuclear System Limited) to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy in October 2016 to begin the GDA process for a UK version of the HPR1000. The application was accepted in January 2017, marking the start of the four-step GDA process.

At each step, documents with increasingly technical detail were submitted to the regulators for review. Key technical documents were also made available to the public and comments were accepted as part of the GDA process.

The final versions of the Pre-Construction Safety Report (PCSR), Pre-Construction Environment Report and Generic Security Report are now available to view https://www.ukhpr1000.co.uk/documents-library/final-submissions/ . These documents demonstrate that the design of the UK HPR1000 is suitable for its intended construction, commissioning, operation and ultimate decommissioning, on a generic site in the United Kingdom.

The HPR1000 technology is a third generation pressurised water reactor (PWR) that has been developed by CGN, a company with over 40 years’ experience of designing, constructing and operating nuclear power stations. Its adaptation to the UK context (UK HPR1000) has been jointly performed by CGN and EDF in the frame of the GDA process. The UK HPR1000 will join a global fleet of HPR1000 nuclear plants, six units of which are already well advanced in their construction in China.

To find out more about the GDA or view final versions of the Pre-Construction Safety, Environmental and Security Reports, visit the UK HPR1000 website www.ukhpr1000.co.uk.

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In our new Spotlight video, two of the team from General Nuclear System Limited discuss the GDA and UK HPR1000 reactor technology.

For more information on GDA visit www.ukhpr1000.co.uk

For video subtitles please select subtitle button on playback bar.

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We are writing to update you on the ground investigation planning application and works on the Bradwell B site.

Background

In August 2020, the Bradwell B project made an application to Maldon District Council to conduct temporary ground investigation and load testing works on the proposed site for Bradwell B. This application was declined and over the last year we have been pursuing an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate.

On 5 November 2021 the Planning Inspectorate announced its decision to allow the Bradwell B planning appeal and grant planning permission.

The works are intended to help us understand more about the site for Bradwell B, allowing informed design and mitigation to be proposed ahead of future consultation and ultimately to support the submission of suitable permissions applications for the power station itself.

There are two components to the works. Firstly, the ground investigation works, which involve using borehole and similar techniques along with creating small observation pits to provide a better picture of ground conditions across the site. Secondly, the load test, which involves the creation of an excavation down to the London Clay bedrock to allow assessment of this material for the foundation of a new nuclear power station plant.

Next steps

The timing for the work will need to factor in a number of considerations, including weather and ground conditions, time of year, contracts with the suppliers and the ability to mobilise the appropriate teams. At this stage we do not anticipate the work taking place through 2022. When we have a programme of work we will ensure our neighbouring communities are kept informed.

 Staying in touch and how to contact us

If you have any questions or comments, you can speak to a member of the project team via the contact details below. You can also book a telephone or video call surgery by phone or through our website. We are always happy to hear your views and answer your questions.

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Alan Raymant Bradwell B’s Chief Executive said: “We welcome the Planning Inspectorate’s decision, which recognises the significant work that our team has done to avoid impacts for the community and the surrounding environment. Bradwell B is a hugely important project, which will deliver low carbon electricity to support net zero, as well as create significant job and economic benefits locally and regionally. This decision allows us to continue to work diligently to move the project forward.

“The works under consideration have only ever been a way to understand more about the site for Bradwell B, allowing informed design and mitigation to be proposed ahead of future consultation with the public and ultimately an application for development consent for the power station itself.  We look forward to resuming these investigative works at the appropriate time and we will keep our neighbouring communities fully informed.”

Bradwell B originally made the application to Maldon District Council, who subsequently declined planning permission in August 2020.

During the appeal a new issued was raised regarding the potential impact of the work on seahorses, resulting in an Issue Specific Hearing in September 2021.

As a responsible developer, Bradwell B team conducted months of careful consideration and engagement with multiple stakeholders, to propose a programme of works which would minimise or remove entirely any impacts of the proposed temporary works for local residents, wildlife, and local heritage assets.

The Planning Inspectorate concluded that Maldon District Council acted unreasonably in refusing planning permission on planning grounds which were capable of being dealt with by condition.  The Bradwell B project will continue to work with Maldon District Council to progress the project, which will help meet the UK’s commitment to net zero.

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The meeting took place remotely on Tuesday evening (2^nd November). It was the last of the year, following previous forums in March and June. The Community Forum aims to establish ongoing dialogue and discussion about the development of the Project between the developer, and local communities and organisations with an interest in the development of Bradwell B.

At the meeting members of the Forum heard an update on the Bradwell B project and Generic Design Assessment of the UK HPR1000, the reactor technology proposed at Bradwell B. The team also took the opportunity to discuss key news from the nuclear sector over the last year, including Government policy which has continued to endorse nuclear’s role in meeting net zero and decarbonising the electricity system by 2035.

The Forum then received a presentation about the socio-economic benefits and impacts, including input from the South East Local Enterprise Partnership, who are working with major projects across the region to understand skills and jobs issues and opportunities.

Bradwell B’s Senior Communications Manager, Olivia White commented: “The Community Forum is one of the key ways we inform and listen to the community about the project. We are grateful to the Forum members for giving up a part of their evening to attend. We hope that they found it useful and interesting. There were many questions for our presenters, which is exactly what we hoped it would achieve.

“In this meeting we were joined by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership, who work to drive growth and create jobs in the region. Bradwell B will create tens of thousands of jobs through construction. We will be working with local, regional and national organisations to understand how we can plan for this workforce and ensure we have the right skills, in the right place at the right time.”

Notes from the meeting, and presentations will be uploaded to Bradwell B’s website www.bradwellb.co.uk in the next few days.

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You can see the November 2021 Community Newsletter here.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact a member of the project team using the details below:

Freephone information line: 01621 451 451
Email: feedback@bradwellb.co.uk
Twitter: @CGNBradwellB

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