The second of three massive containment rings to be constructed as part of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station has been constructed 36% faster than the first.
Joint venture Bylor (Bouygues and Laing O’Rourke) recently oversaw the lift of the second ring from the bunker in which it was constructed to a lay-down area close by using the world’s largest land-based crane, Big Carl.
The 17m-tall ring, with a diameter of 47m was constructed quicker thanks to the experience of the teams that had built the first ring.
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