Plans to build a major nuclear and technology park in Gloucestershire have been unveiled.
The developer, Chiltern Vital Berkeley (CVB), has launched a public consultation on the proposals which would see the scheme constructed next to the former nuclear power plant at Berkeley.
CVB - a wholly owned subsidiary of Chiltern Vital Group - has said the plans would bring more than 600,000 sq ft of research and development, lab, office, manufacturing, and education facilities to the county, and could create up to 1,000 jobs.
"We are excited to unveil our proposals and seek the public’s feedback," said Gerry Hughes, project manager.
"Some of the businesses we're talking to have developed technology that is genuinely game changing globally. That's the scale and the importance of this site into the future."
Under the plans, the majority of the 1950s and 1960s buildings on the site would be demolished.
"Our vision is to unleash the full power of nuclear and clean energy innovation by creating world-class scientific and research facilities at Berkeley," added Mr Hughes.
"Our plans would deliver significant economic, social and environmental benefits locally and nationally, whilst helping respond to the climate emergency."
The consultation is open until July 18, with the public invited to share their views online at berkeleystp.co.uk. Once the consultation is over, CVB is planning to submit an outline planning application to Stroud District Council.
Ian Mean, director of the Gloucestershire County Council economic growth board, added: "[The park's] got huge potential. These will be very skilled jobs. Nuclear is in the DNA of this area, lots of people worked in nuclear, they still do. I think it's a huge opportunity."
Last year, South Gloucestershire and Stroud (SGS) College sold off the 40-acre park to CVB.
The Berkeley site was one of the first civil nuclear power stations in the world when it was built. Its adjoining nuclear research lab was fundamental for developing the º£½ÇÊÓƵ’s nuclear fuel programme.
