Bristol Port’s role as a key hub for Hinkley Point C continues to be vital – as an influx of aggregate destined for the nuclear power station came into Avonmouth Docks over the summer.
A vast 150,000 tonnes of aggregate, used to protect the intake and outfall heads on the seabed of the Severn Estuary, came into the port on vessels from Glensanda in Scotland. The aggregate was then transferred on to barges and taken to Hinkley Point C, which meant that around 5,172 lorries were kept off the roads. The seamless movement of the aggregate was carried out by the Port’s Operations team, who worked tirelessly day and night to complete the operation.
Nick Day, Avonmouth Operational Manager said “The operation went extremely smoothly thanks to good pre-planning and highly trained and skilled staff carrying out the operation.” The operation was completed on schedule, despite some weather setbacks threatening to get in the way.