A supply chain programme supporting the construction of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station has helped South West firms to secure £180m worth of contracts and create more than 1,000 jobs.
A new report on the six-year programme, funded by the Heart of the SW LEP, West of England Combined Authority and the Welsh Government found more than 1,300 companies in the South West and South Wales have received support to date.
The Hinkley Supply Chain Service, run by the Somerset Chamber, was originally commissioned by the Bridgwater plant’s developer EDF to help local businesses win opportunities with the project, and allowed for fully funded business support and training for eligible firms.
