Sustainability

Developing and constructing a GDF is one of the most important environmental projects of our generation. It is designed to last and protect people and the environment for hundreds of thousands of years.

We will work closely with communities to understand their concerns and to develop appropriate measures to address them.

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<Icon> Opportunities for better land quality by improving derelict or poor quality areas. Prospective benefits to biodiversity and landscape quality.

<Icon> Potential for improvements to utility supplies, flood management and local drainage systems.

<Icon> Environmental impact is significantly reduced as most of the facility will be hundreds of metres underground.

<Icon> Helping to preserve local rights of way, conserving heritage.

<Icon> We’ll keep transport disruptions to a minimum.