Sizewell C and ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) are taking a coordinated approach to necessary local highway works in key areas of East Suffolk as part of the construction programmes for Sizewell C and the East Anglia TWO offshore windfarm.
The joined-up approach will help minimise disruption in areas where both companies need to undertake works, while mitigating the environmental impact of development. For example, Sizewell C will deliver new kerbing and footways on behalf of both companies, ensuring the work is carried out at the same time. In addition to joint construction efforts, the two companies will share technical expertise, including logistics for transporting abnormal loads – large items that require special planning and permits due to their size and complexity.
The collaborative approach has been agreed in conjunction with Suffolk County Council and East Suffolk Council. Councillor Richard Rout, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Devolution, Local Government Reorganisation and NSIPs, said: “The coordination and streamlining of these highways works, between ScottishPower and Sizewell C, supported by the work of Suffolk County Council, should be better news for the communities of east Suffolk who have been feeling the strain of increased disruption from big energy projects in the area. It demonstrates the benefits of communication and coordination between project promoters, and I’m very grateful to all those at Sizewell C, Scottish Power and the county council, who worked hard to make this happen.”
The coordinated works include four upgrade schemes at Theberton B1122, Yoxford A12, A1120, Marlesford A12 and Knodishall A1094/B1069 Junction.