25 Sep Ore bunkers are covered
Various measures have now been implemented to prevent further leaching from the piles of unused uranium ore located at Risø.
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.
03 Jul Handling of Risø's NORM commenced
Danish Decommissioning does not accept waste containing naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM). Previously, smaller quantities have been received.
02 Apr 350 drums in containers
For many years, a large stack of corroded drums has been the first sight to greet visitors on a tour of the low-level operational waste storage facility.
Jan 23 Contact Forum for Roskilde
The Danish Parliament's decision from May 2018 regarding a long-term solution for radioactive waste stipulates that the waste must remain at Risø until no later than 2073. The implications of this for the citizens of Roskilde can be thoroughly discussed in a new, local contact forum.
16 Nov Flood preparedness ready
Again this year, DD's emergency response team has been practicing putting a NoFloods barrier around the storage facility, which houses about 5,300 drums of low-level waste.
20 Jun Well-attended open house
The turnout was overwhelming when Danish Decommissioning hosted an open house and information meeting on Monday, June 18th. More than 150 citizens from Roskilde accepted the invitation, filling Risø's largest auditorium to capacity.
22 May Open house June 18 – regarding the waste
The Danish Parliament has adopted a long-term solution for Denmark's radioactive waste. What does this signify for the citizens of Roskilde?
16 May Proposal for long-term solution adopted
On May 15th, the Danish Parliament unanimously adopted resolution B 90 concerning a long-term solution for Denmark's radioactive waste.
15 Mar Political agreement on long-term solution
The Government and the parties in the Danish Parliament agree that the radioactive waste will continue to be stored at Risø until no later than 2073, when a deep geological repository is expected to become operational.