21 Aug On the way to a new storage facility

The initial steps have been taken towards constructing a new, upgraded storage facility at Risø for radioactive waste. This construction stems from the Danish Parliament's decision in May 2018 to extend the temporary storage of the waste until no later than 2073.

DDanish Decommissioning has been working since last year to specify the technical requirements for a replacement for the current storage facilities. To ensure safe storage, some of the requirements are that the new building is flood-proof and climate-controlled, can accommodate all waste and has a clear height that allows the use of indoor cranes.

In the initial phase of the construction project, Danish Decommissioning has engaged Emcon and BM Arkitekter as client advisors. They assist, among other things, in two essential processes: the preparation of a local development plan and an environmental impact assessment, respectively.

Roskilde Municipality serves as the planning authority. On Thursday, August 22nd, the Planning and Technical Committee will discuss a proposal for the local development plan. See the material for item 130 on the meeting agenda.

By the end of September, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency will receive an application for EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) along with a consultation brochure. This officially marks the commencement of this process.

Danish Decommissioning proposes a construction area of 6,000-10,000 square meters and a building height of up to 15 meters above ground level. Two possible locations for the construction area have been identified. Later this year, an open house will be held for all interested parties in connection with the local development plan and EIA process.

The contract for the full service adviser for the construction project will be tendered before the end of the year.