The Akkuyu NPP construction site is located on the Mediterranean coast in the Turkish province of Mersin. Büyükeceli (Gülnar District) is the town closest to the site.

The Akkuyu NPP has already created tens of thousands of new jobs both at the construction site and at supplier and contractor companies across Turkey.

In February 2023, construction started to build residential quarters for the operating and maintenance staff of the Akkuyu NPP. This compact development will make the life of employees more comfortable and minimize social risks

Designed to accommodate over 6,000 people, the residential district will feature a kindergarten, a school, stores, restaurants, cafes, a medical center, a pharmacy, recreation facilities, and a hotel. Play and sports grounds and a common recreational area will also be available for the residents.

The development will be finished in three stages, with over 800 apartments, a school for 1,000 children and a kindergarten for 450 kids to be built at the first stage. When all three stages are completed, more than 2,700 apartments will be ready to accommodate Akkuyu employees. The total area to be developed amounts to 700,000 square meters.