Welsh Government launches policy to deal with radioactive waste
RWM engagement activities will now include Wales, following policy announcement by the Welsh Government
![Engineers at work - Peirianwyr yn gweithio](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/image_data/file/83289/s300_RWM_SiteEvaluation.jpg)
Engineers at work - Peirianwyr yn gweithio
Geological disposal is one of the UK’s largest ever environmental protection projects, which will provide a safe and secure long-term solution for the disposal of higher activity radioactive waste.
In support of the Welsh Government’s policy announcement, RWM has published information for communities including:
- Introduction to Geological Disposal
- Community Guidance - How we will work with communities in Wales)
- National Geological Screening for a GDF - This provides a high level summary of the geological information which is relevant to the safety of a GDF
In addition, we have also launched a consultation on how we will evaluate sites in Wales:
- Site Evaluation consultation - Details about how sites will be assessed
![A community meeting - Cyfarfod cymunedol](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/image_data/file/83315/Community.jpg)
A community meeting - Cyfarfod cymunedol
Anyone interested in learning more about geological disposal and what it could mean for their community should visit our website or contact RWM via gdfenqcymru@nda.gov.uk