Independent Nuclear Consultants

The low level radioactive waste repository located near the coast at Drigg in Cumbria is a key national asset for the UK nuclear decommissioning programme. However the future operation of the repository is in some doubt because of questions about the radiological disposal capacity of the site and the potential impact of rising sea levels caused by climate change. This submission to the Government's Environment Agency (EA) examines some of the key business and radiological protection challenges facing Drigg and possible solutions. Download Briefing Now