FPL bringing in 4,000 workers to increase St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant capacity

FPL bringing in 4,000 workers to increase St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant capacity

from INPO - WANO News and Report by Lee Gliddon

HUTCHINSON ISLAND —  Florida Power & Light Co. is bringing in about 4,000 workers to the area as it increases the generation capacity at Unit 2 of the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant on Hutchinson Island in St. Lucie County.

The economic impact is expected to be felt throughout the Treasure Coast, according to chamber of commerce officials.