Meteorological mast approved for Hartlepool Power Station

Summarised from BBC Tees's report · Updated 9 Oct, 18:44 · Archive

EDF Nuclear Energy has been approved to build a 10-metre meteorological mast at Hartlepool Power Station.

EDF Nuclear Energy Generation Limited has received approval from Hartlepool Borough Council to construct an equipment compound at Hartlepool Power Station, off Tees Road. The compound will include a 10-metre lattice mast, a data logger closet and anti-climb security fencing.

The scheme followed an assessment at each of EDF's operational power stations that found existing meteorological measurement arrangements could be improved. The development is intended to measure, collect and analyse data to provide an 'accurate baseline of weather conditions'. The site was chosen to avoid sensitive habitats, with access maintained through an existing track to prevent unnecessary impacts on plants.

The application specified the compound would be required for a temporary period of 10 years. Hartlepool nuclear power station, which came online 43 years ago, recently received a lifespan extension.

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• Meteorological mast approved for power stationA 10m (32ft) mast, a data closet and security fencing will be built at Hartlepool Power Station.BBC Tees · 9 Oct, 17:06

In this story: EDF Nuclear Energy Generation Limited · Hartlepool Power Station · Hartlepool Borough Council

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