AWE Future Materials Campus, Aldermaston

What has changed on this project, and when

• Next milestone: Outline planning application to West Berkshire District Council (winter 2026); decision expected 20272 November 2026 · previously: No date published for appointing construction partners as of October 2026
• Stage: Summer 2026 community consultation closed 19 Jul 20262 November 2026 · previously: PIN/market engagement for construction supply chain launched; summer 2026 public consultation; no civils partners appointed yet
• Next milestone: No date published for appointing construction partners as of October 202627 October 2026 · previously: Appointment of civils delivery partners and start of enabling works

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