Hunterston B are fully prepared for storm conditions after latest updates at the nuclear power site.

Work has now started at the surface water discharge point to improve safe access for personnel, it was revealed in a new report.

Additional handrails have also been put into position, and some rocks and boulders have also been added around the discharge point to provide greater resilience against storm conditions.

Meanwhile, the EDF owned power station have carried out repairs after a leak from a storage container at one of their cooling water systems.

It was one of two 'near miss' environmental incidents which were reported during the recent quarterly Hunterston site stakeholders meeting.

Contained within their safety and environment report, Hunterston B stated: "Some waste material was put into an incorrect skip for disposal, Segregation of waste materials is important to allow us to recycle as much as possible. The incorrect disposal meant additional work had to be performed to properly sort the materials prior to disposal.

"As part of our normal operations we dose our cooling system with mild bleach to prevent mussel growth and marine fouling.

"During the period there was a small leak of this bleach from a storage container. The leak was contained within the protective bunding which was designed for this purpose. There was no loss to the environment and repairs have been implemented."

Radioactive, gaseous and aqueous (containing water) discharges arising from normal plant operations remain at levels well below those authorised by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, it was reported.

Meanwhile, in the safety industrial safety performance, Hunterston B have now had recorded no lost time accidents, stretching to 3032 days since the last such incident, amounting to over eight years.

The safety report stated: "Throughout the quarterly period between May and the end of July, our excellent engagement and team work coupled with high standards of nuclear professionalism and accountability mean we have achieved a good safety performance. We will continue to work towards zero harm."