Geological Disposal Facility (GDF)

The UK government, through Nuclear Waste Services, is undertaking the development of a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) to securely manage higher-activity radioactive waste. This multi-generational infrastructure project involves complex engineering, stringent safety requirements and extensive stakeholder engagement. A critical challenge was establishing a comprehensive and reliable cost framework to inform decision-making and ensure financial viability over the facility's lifecycle.

G&T was appointed to provide Cost Management services for the GDF programme. Leveraging extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, G&T developed detailed cost models and estimates that encompassed all phases of the GDF's development from initial design and site selection to construction and long-term operation. By integrating market intelligence and benchmarking data, we offered insights into potential cost drivers and risks, enabling proactive financial planning and resource allocation.

Through G&T's contribution, the GDF programme achieved greater cost transparency and control, facilitating informed decisions by stakeholders and aligning the project's financial planning with its technical and regulatory requirements. G&T's expertise in cost management has been instrumental in advancing the UK's strategy for the safe and permanent disposal of radioactive waste, ensuring that the GDF project remains on a sound financial footing as it progresses through its development stages.