Hinkley Point C
Nuclear power station under construction on the Somerset coast, England. See Somerset.
At a glance
| Source | Author | Role | In one line |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 10 Biggest Construction Fails of 2025 | The B1M | subject | £48BN and a £700M fish deterrent. |
The 10 Biggest Construction Fails of 2025 — The B1M (2025)
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In November, a government report discovered the plans for the site included a 700 million pound acoustic deterrent aimed at protecting local marine life.
- Role: subject
- In the video: The B1M says the plant could supply 7% of the UK’s electricity but its cost has risen to £48 billion, and singles out a £700 million acoustic deterrent for fish. ⚠️ The transcript spells the name “Hinckley”.
- Why it matters: It is the video’s example of cost overrun at national scale.