A huge 拢1.7billion has been spent with businesses in the West of England as part of Hinkley Point C power station's construction, a new report on the project has found.
EDF Energy said it had "smashed" its target of 拢1.5billion five years ahead of schedule after spending with more than 1,100 companies in the region.
A total of 拢448million has been spent in Bristol, according to the socio-economic impact report, while Somerset has seen 拢368million, Gloucestershire 拢147million, and Devon 拢59million.
The report said more than 10,000 jobs had also been created to support Hinkley Point so far, and that the project was on track to create 25,000 roles by the end of construction.
Hinkley Point C鈥檚 managing director Stuart Crooks said: 鈥淭his report charts another year of success for Hinkley Point C in delivering on our ambitious targets for social, economic and environmental benefits.
鈥淎s the country and our region emerge from the current crisis, we will serve as a catalyst for national recovery 鈥 both through this project and the follow-on project at Sizewell C.鈥
Hinkley Point C said it had recruited 640 apprentices and 11,000 people had been trained and assessed at the Somerset-based Construction Skills Centre.
The project is working with organisations including Somerset Chamber of Commerce, SWMAS and Local Enterprise Partnerships to help local businesses into the supply chain, it said.
Firms range from catering and hospitality suppliers to steel fabrication, electrical engineering and logistics specialists.
Stephen Henagulph, chief executive of Somerset Chamber of Commerce, said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to be playing our part in this hugely important infrastructure project and to help secure a legacy for Somerset鈥檚 highly skilled and diverse business community through collaborative working with EDF.鈥
The target for spending in the South West was set during the planning of the new nuclear power station in 2012.
