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Finding a suitable site for a Geological Disposal Facility

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is gathering information to understand if the current Search Areas could be suitable to host a GDF.

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Identifying Areas of Focus: Our methodology (PDF version)

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What is the Timescale for the GDF Programme? (PDF version)

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What is a Test of Public Support? (PDF version)

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What is a Community Vision? (PDF version)

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Finding a suitable site for a Geological Disposal Facility (NWS website)

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An important part of the journey towards a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) is identifying potentially suitable sites.

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is currently gathering information to understand if the current Search Areas, in Mid Copeland and South Copeland in Cumbria and Theddlethorpe, in Lincolnshire, could be suitable to host a GDF.

A Search Area is the geographical area on land made up of one or more electoral wards, where NWS is considering potential sites.

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Published 28 November 2024
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