Georgia Power is countersuing the contractors building its new twin nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle near Augusta. The contractors, Westinghouse and The Shaw Group, filed the original lawsuit last month, claiming Georgia Power owes them tens of millions of dollars over problems involving the site’s foundation.
Georgia Power spokesman Mark Williams says contractor disputes were bound to happen on such a big project. He insists it won’t delay construction.
“This is a contractual step that’s not going to distract us. There are about 2,200 people on site now working to build these units, so there is just a great variety of work being done. It’s a very busy place.”
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