Find out more about Areas of Focus
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) will be available online on Monday 24 February 12 pm – 1.30 pm
Important – Please register your place on the online webinar here: GDF Area of Focus Webinars
Or go to www.nuclearwasteservices.uk/aofwebinars
NWS has identified an Area of Focus (AoF) in the Search Area to investigate further.
This is the next step in the process of finding a suitable site for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF), designed to safely and securely dispose of the most hazardous radioactive waste in highly engineered vaults and tunnels deep underground.
This Area of Focus will enable NWS to carry out more in-depth studies and investigations to consider the potential for an area to safely and securely host a GDF. They have been identified using a range of information, such as geological data, areas of environmental protection, and consideration of built-up areas.
The publication of AoF does not mean a GDF will be sited in these areas. Construction will only start when a suitable site is identified, a potential host community has confirmed its willingness to host the facility, and all the necessary consents and permits have been obtained.