What's new from the Hanford Site?

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Turning on the power at a major Hanford facility, making key progress on the demolition of PFP, and celebrating the Innovator of the Year are some of the highlights from October. Below are brief snapshots of what's happening at the Hanford Site. 

Workers Flip the Switch at Key Waste Treatment Plant Facility It took nearly 18,000 feet of electrical and fiber optic cables, but one of the last major construction projects at the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant is ready to power up. Read more.

Workers Reach Goal on Plutonium Finishing Plant Demolition   Thanks to the dedication of workers, there is not much left of one of Hanford's most historic and contaminated buildings. In late October, workers completed lower-risk demolition on the Plutonium Finishing Plant’s main processing facility, marking a significant accomplishment in Hanford's risk reduction efforts. Find out what's next.

Innovator of the Year Goes To... From a pool of more than 300 nominees, Mission Support Alliance employee Ashley Ward wins the Innovator of the Year Award. Read more.

Remote Control Robot Aids Tank Cleanup  What happens when you combine a remote control vehicle with cleanup in Hanford's tank farms? Washington River Protection Solutions is testing a specialized robot that could increase efficiency while decreasing the amount of time workers spend in the field conducting visual inspections and radiological samples. Read more.

Building the Workforce of the Future Thousands of job seekers and more than 70 employers teamed up at the 3rd annual Connect Tri-Cities event to discuss the future workforce needs at Hanford. Read more.

Comments and input on the What's Happening @HanfordSite newsletter can be sent to: Patrick Conrad, Mission Support Alliance, at Patrick_J_Conrad@rl.gov.