A mobile exhibition visits events through Cumbria, with staff on hand to answer questions and explain what Nirex does and what its plans are.
Safe and permanent disposal of intermediate-level wastes is vital to deal responsibly with the legacy of past nuclear operations. It is also important for the future of the nuclear industry. Nirex has been investigating a site near Sellafield since 1989. Today, there are around 100 people, the majority of them living in the area, working on the repository project for Nirex or its contractors. Naturally, there will also be extra spin-off employment. The rock lab will cost about £124 million to construct and at peak periods will employ 185 construction staff. If, after the turn of the century, it is decided to build the repository, then there will be about 1,500 jobs created during its construction. And while the repository is in operation, there should be more than 150 permanent jobs. Although the Longlands Farm site shows good promise, the next step is further investigation in the rock laboratory.
A
mobile exhibition visits events through Cumbria, with staff on hand to answer
questions and explain what Nirex does and what its plans are.
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Florence Mine in Egremont is one of the few iron ore mines remaining open in
Europe. Nirex is sponsoring the mine's heritage museum as part of its community
involvement programme, and to help keep the mining tradition alive in West
Cumbria.