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Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is holding two geology events in South Copeland to continue the conversation about what a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) could mean in the local area. A GDF is an underground facility designed to safely, securely and permanently dispose of higher activity radioactive waste. The events will explore how geological studies are […]
Welcome to the latest newsletter from South Copeland GDF Community Partnership, in an issue which marks almost two years since we formed. The Partnership’s role includes ensuring people in the Search Area have all the information they need when considering the possibility of hosting a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF), and now that the Community Partnership […]
A series of events are set to take place in South Copeland to continue the conversation about what a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) could mean in the local area. The Film Talks: Exploring GDF events on 24 and 25 November are an opportunity to hear different perspectives on what geological disposal could mean for South […]
A marine geophysical survey was successfully completed off the coast of Copeland in August last year to provide data to support Nuclear Waste Services’ (NWS) assessments of the potential of deep geology to host a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF). Fiona McEvoy, Head of Geosphere Characterisation for NWS, said: “Work to date in Mid and South […]
Eighteen community projects have submitted successful Community Investment Funding (CIF) applications to the South Copeland GDF Community Partnership so far this year, with grants from £650 to £225,000 assisting projects such as wellbeing and addiction programmes, youth clubs, and community facilities. Groups, public sector organisations and businesses in South Copeland with a project that benefits […]
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) has been engaging with the Allerdale community about the potential for hosting a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) to dispose of the UK’s most radioactive waste. As part of this process NWS obtained existing data and undertook assessments to understand if six siting factors, safety and security, community, environment, engineering feasibility, transport, […]
A GDF will have to meet strict environmental protection and safety and security standards which will be regulated by the Environment Agency (EA) and Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) respectively. The independent regulators will work together to regulate a GDF, scrutinising all aspects of the project, including design, construction, operation and closure. The UK Government […]
In June 2023, independent research consultant Yonder oversaw a survey of 187 adult residents who were interviewed in person across the wards of Millom and Millom Without – the Search Area for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) in South Copeland. This survey was part of a programme of continued surveys looking at local people’s awareness, […]
An update from Nuclear Waste Services, the GDF developer: Data from aerial, and other environmental surveys will help NWS understand an area’s suitability to host a GDF. Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) will begin marine aerial surveys in Mid and South Copeland, and Theddlethorpe once a month during daylight hours, from October to March 2024. These […]