Connecting Cumbria’s new power station to the national grid In the UK, investment in new sources of energy is a vital part of securing supplies and controlling prices. When a proposal to develop a new nuclear power station in Cumbria required new grid connections, our multidisciplinary team resolved the significant planning issues to create workable options. Craig Hatch, Project Director, takes up the story: "WYG was already on a Cumbria Country Council (the lead PPA authority) Framework. We also have extensive nuclear programme and project management, town & country planning and environmental experience in the region. So when the authorities potentially affected by the scheme, which became known as North West Coast Connections, set up a Planning Performance Agreement with National Grid,

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