Cottam power station’s eight cooling towers have been removed, clearing the way for the East Midlands Supercluster. The redevelopment covers Cottam and two other former energy sites, targeting new housing, job creation, and regional economic growth.
Plans for the site include a prototype fusion power facility, an innovation campus, and commercial space for engineering and technology companies. The programme is expected to support up to 15,500 jobs and generate nearly £1 billion for the East Midlands economy.
Cottam operated for five decades, providing electricity for millions of homes and employing hundreds. The site’s transition positions it as a hub for energy innovation and industrial development, offering opportunities for contractors, technology providers, and research organisations to engage in long-term commercial projects.
