The MoD's 'poor management' of the programme has resulted in growing costs and delays, a watchdog finds.
The Ministry Of Defence's"poor management" of Britain's nuclear weapons programme has led to rising costs and lengthy delays, according to the government spending watchdog.
The projects, initially valued at £2.5bn, are being built to enhance or replace existing facilities at Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, where four new submarines are being built by BAE Systems to carry Trident missiles. The watchdog acknowledged there have been unique challenges, including the need to comply with stricter security and safety regulations for the nuclear industry, such as the construction of buildings able to withstand seismic activity.
It says the department should not have allowed work to start too early and should have more control to agree to cost-effective designs.
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