Dear stakeholder

As an important regional representative, we are writing to share some significant news with you on the progress of Sizewell C. Sizewell C has today signed a deal with EDF Energy for the freehold of the land which will be used to build the new nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast.

Today’s announcement comes after Sizewell C officially entered the construction phase in January. An equity raise process to help finance the project is continuing to make good progress and a Final Investment Decision is expected later this year.

This is another important step which fulfils a key requirement of the Office for Nuclear Regulation and demonstrates that Sizewell C is an independent organisation. It builds on the progress we are making right across the project in raising additional finance, agreeing contracts with suppliers, and manufacturing key nuclear components.

Most of the land will be used for the construction of the power station buildings, including the two reactor units (EPRs). The surrounding area will provide space for new wildlife habitats, a temporary construction site, and an accommodation campus for 2,400 workers. 

Once construction of Sizewell C is completed, the majority of the newly purchased land will be restored to grassland, heathland, scrub and deciduous woodland. In the long-run, Sizewell C is expected to boost local biodiversity by 19%.  

We are pleased to confirm that we are also accelerating the recruitment of our workforce and preparing the ground at our construction site so that we can begin bulk earthworks in a few weeks from now.

Sizewell C has been jointly developed by EDF and the UK Government – the Government is now the majority shareholder and is currently investing a total of £2.5bn in financial support for the project.

Minister for Nuclear and Renewables, Andrew Bowie, said: “This deal not only secures the land we need to build the power station, it also guarantees the project’s independence as it draws closer to a final investment decision.

“Sizewell C will be a major piece of our energy infrastructure, helping us achieve our ambition of up to 24GW of low-carbon nuclear power by 2050.”

We will continue to keep you updated as the project progresses across the year. If you would like further information please do not hesitate to contact Marjorie Barnes, Head of Regional External Affairs and Development.

Best Wishes

Julia and Nigel