Tidal Lagoon Power, the developer behind Swansea Bay tidal project, has appointed Andrew McNaughton as Director of Engineering and Construction.
McNaughton will be tasked to oversee the technical development of Swansea Bay tidal lagoon, and to bring it to operational service.
He has served as a Vice President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, is a UK Business Ambassador for the current Government and is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Andrew McNaughton said: “Every so often, the UK infrastructure industry witnesses a major project with the ability to redefine the sector worldwide.
“The Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon is one such project, with a team and tier one supply chain that combines the best of British infrastructure with international expertise of the highest calibre. I am thrilled to return to the industry’s frontline to oversee its delivery.”
Mark Shorrock , Chief Executive of Tidal Lagoon Power, commented: “Andrew has been one of the leading lights in UK infrastructure for many years. We both share a view that the UK has a critical need for a new generation of power assets.”
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