The development at the former Cottam Power Station site could create thousands of high skilled jobs.
GMB union, representing workers across the nuclear energy industry, has today responded to the news that the decommissioned Cottam Power Station site in Nottinghamshire has been identified as the suitable site of a future Small Modular Reactor (SMR).
Martin Allen, GMB’s Regional Secretary for the Midlands, said:
“This is hugely welcome news for working people in Nottinghamshire.
“There is no net-zero without nuclear, and it’s clear that Small Modular Reactor technology will play a core role in Britain's future energy mix.
“EDF, Holtec and Tritax have made welcome commitments to UK jobs, skills and investment.
“As a coal powered station, this site formally supported thousands of high skilled jobs for local people; these plans could make that a reality again”.
