NWMO completes Phase 1 assessments for three communities

Press Release

In December 2014 the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) completed the first phase of preliminary assessment for three communities in Bruce County, Ontario that expressed interest in learning about Canada’s plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel.

Based on work undertaken collaboratively with each community, the Municipality of South Bruce and the Township of Huron-Kinloss are both assessed as having strong potential to meet site selection requirements and have been identified for further study. The Municipality of Brockton was not selected to be the focus of more detailed study.

In January 2014, assessment findings were shared with the communities of Arran-Elderslie and Saugeen Shores. Based on these interim technical findings, it was determined that further study was not warranted and preliminary assessment studies were concluded in these areas.

Preliminary findings to date do not confirm technical suitability and safety of any site, and at this early point in the process no community is asked to confirm its willingness to host the project. These findings do not affect work ongoing in other communities involved in the site selection process. It is expected to take several more years to complete the necessary studies to identify a preferred site and an informed and willing host.

The communities from Bruce County that completed Phase 1 of Preliminary Assessments in 2014 are listed below. Click on each to access their respective assessment reports.

	Arran-Elderslie, Ontario
	Brockton, Ontario
	Huron-Kinloss, Ontario
	Saugeen Shores, Ontario
	South Bruce, Ontario

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