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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

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:

In addition, we have also launched a consultation on how we will evaluate sites in Wales:

A community meeting - Cyfarfod cymunedol

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

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Published 16 January 2019