Care for the environment Archives - Hinkley Point C Connection Project

Care for the environment

Working with Natural England and local authorities we make sure local habitats, plants and animals are identified and protected throughout our construction activity, and enhanced wherever possible.

Over 600 fish rescued in Stogursey

Several species humanely relocated from East and West Brook

30th Apr 2022

Picking up community spirit

National Grid supports Mark village in their annual litter-pick

24th Mar 2022

The South West England Branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association

National Grid funding helps conserve historic landscape

Volunteers trained to rebuild dry stone walls on the Mendip Hills

16th Mar 2022

2,000th tree planted on the Hinkley Connection Project

5,959 trees and 277,060 square metres of woodland to be planted by 2025

8th Mar 2022

Underground cables reinforce special status of Mendip Hills

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty team visit to learn more about the works

28th Jan 2022

Volunteering at Worlebury Hillfort - Balfour Beatty staff and Cat Lodge, County Archaeologist

2021 – A bumper year for volunteering

National Grid looks back at a year of giving

19th Jan 2022

Roman town discovery showcased on BBC

Hinkley Connection Project featured on Digging for Britain with Prof. Alice Roberts

13th Jan 2022

Landscaping partners ready for planting season

A further 1,260 trees to be planted by March 2022

8th Nov 2021

Enhancing visitor experience at local nature reserve

Contractors demonstrate community commitment

1st Nov 2021