NWS E-bulletin – GDF Areas of Focus, Nuclear Week in Parliament, community funding, and more

GDF progress as Areas of Focus identified

NWS has published Areas of Focus in the search to find a suitable site and a willing community to host a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF). The areas are within the three communities currently involved in the process, in Mid Copeland and South Copeland in Cumbria, and in East Lincolnshire. 

Millions in funding unlocked to transform communities

Over the last three years, more than £10 million has been awarded to over 260 initiatives across Cumbria and Lincolnshire, ranging from youth schemes, mental health initiatives and mountain rescue.

NDA group celebrates progress and innovation in parliament

In January, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group utilised innovative technology to bring to life progress in delivering its nationally important mission at the Nuclear Industry Association’s ‘Nuclear Week in Parliament’ (NWIP). NDA group graduates and apprentices took part in the successful event at Westminster.

First rail deliveries mark milestone in final disposal of radioactive waste at Repository site

Earlier this month, the first trains delivering materials to the Low Level Waste Repository for work on of the Southern Interim Trench Membrane (STIM) project arrived.

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) manages the disposal of the UK’s low level radioactive waste, and is carrying out important work on the final capping of legacy disposal trenches and vaults ready for permanent closure.

On the Level - latest news from the Repository

The most recent newsletter celebrates the Repository receiving the 19th consecutive Gold Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award, highlights safety campaigns taking place across the Repository site, and looks back on the achievements of 2024 and ahead to plans for the coming year.