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Frequently Asked Questions about Sizewell C
On this page, we've put together some myth-busting facts and responses to the most common questions we get asked.
Our blogs and press releases also address several important topics.
OUR COMMITMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY
1. Minimise disruption to local communities during the construction of Sizewell C.
2. Invest in local employment, education and skills. This includes an aim to create 1,500 apprenticeships.
3. Support the growth of the local economy. This includes measures to support local firms to gain work on the project.
4. Subject to consultation, transport the majority of construction materials by rail and sea, reducing the number of Sizewell C HGVs on local roads.
5. Respect the Suffolk heritage coast and minimise impact on RSPB Minsmere, National Trust Dunwich Heath and Leiston Abbey.
6. Return the temporary construction area to a standard befitting the AONB following construction.
7. Remove the accommodation campus and caravan site, the park and ride sites, the rail extension off the Saxmundham to Leiston branch line and the freight management facility following construction and restore the land.
8. Support the Suffolk coast tourism sector through the provision of a Tourism Fund.
9. Provide a comprehensive 24/7 onsite occupational health service for workers, a healthcare contribution and a Public Services Contingency Fund.
10. Require all workers to sign a Worker Code of Conduct and enforce it – as we have done successfully at Hinkley Point C.
11. Enhance the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of local communities through the provision of a Community Fund.
Sizewell and the sea
The design of the power station, including its sea defence and the raised platform it will be built on, will protect Sizewell C from flooding. Our plans take account of the effect of climate change and the predicted rise in sea levels over the coming decades.
Sizewell C and fish
We will use a fish return system, just as we do at Sizewell B, to avoid the impact on fish as much as possible. We will also use a state-of-the art cooling water intake head, specifically engineered to minimise the number of fish captured in the first place.
Sizewell C & hydrogen
Nuclear generates always-on low carbon power and for years has provided around 20% of the UK’s electricity. Hydrogen only produces water when it burns and has great potential as a clean fuel for transport, industry, and home heating. While both technologies are vital on their own, at Sizewell C we have an exciting vision to bring them together.
Contact Sizewell C
- Call: FREEPHONE 0800 197 6102 (Weekdays: 9am - 5pm)
- Write: FREEPOST SZC CONSULTATION (No stamp or further address required)
- Visit: Sizewell C Information Office, 48-50 High Street, Leiston IP16 4EW (open for visits without appointment 9.30am – 5pm weekdays only, closed lunchtimes 12:30pm – 1.30pm)
- For general queries, email: info@sizewellc.co.uk
- For media queries, email: media@edfenergy.com