The news of huge investment in new nuclear reactors at Wylfa on
Anglesey, and an AI Growth Zone for North Wales is a “double win
for Wales”, according to First Minister .
The First Minister said both developments were major statements
about the future of the North Wales economy, and evidence of the
Welsh and UK Government working closely to deliver investment
with generational impacts.
She said:
“This is a massive announcement for North Wales, which will
create thousands of high quality jobs and have wide ranging
benefits for the local economy. Since I became First Minister, I
have been pressing the case at every opportunity for Wylfa's
incredible benefits as a site for new nuclear to be realised.
“AI brings with it major opportunities for the Welsh economy
which is why having a Growth Zone in North Wales is so critical
for our ambitions as a Government. It will help us drive
investment in this sector of the future to make sure Wales is
right at the forefront of this transformational technology.
“In all my discussions with the Prime Minister, the Chancellor
and other UK Ministers, I have had clear and deliverable asks for
Wales. Today, two of my top priorities are being delivered
together – a double win for Wales.”
The First Minister will be in Llangefni today with the Prime
Minister and other Ministers to formally announce the two
projects. She will be joined by the Cabinet Secretary for
Economy, Energy and Planning and the Cabinet Secretary for North
Wales and Transport.
The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, said:
“The investment in Wylfa is a huge boost for the North Wales
economy. It will create thousands of highly skilled, well-paid
jobs both on-site and in the wider economy. At its peak there
will be 3,050 people working on site to deploy and commission the
three small modular reactors. Each of those reactors will
generate 470MW of low carbon energy – enough to power a million
homes for 60 years.
“The AI Growth Zone will position North Wales to make the most of
the technological revolution.”
