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2 September 2024
New waste facility
A new facility is being constructed at our Winfrith site to package waste from dismantling the two remaining reactors – Dragon and the Steam Generating Heavy Water Reactor (SGHWR). The recent concrete pour for the base slab went to plan – paving the way for the next stage of construction. The 10m wide, 20m long […]
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2 September 2024
New NRS apprentices start
We recently welcomed a new cohort of 32 apprentices to the Bristol Hub for their induction week. There were a variety of disciplines within the group, including health physics, nuclear operatives, project managers, maintenance technicians, safety technicians, sustainability and more. The apprentices went through a jammed packed week of activities and talks including a welcome […]
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2 September 2024
Summer botany walk
A summer botany walk for Wylfa site employees shone the light on how nature is thriving at Wylfa head nature reserve – adjacent to the site. Over the course of the tour, the group were introduced to over 42 different species of wildflowers, grasses & lichens. Northern marsh orchids, smith’s pennywort and other rarities were […]
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4th September 2024
A new snake-like inspection robot has been trialed at Dounreay to survey confined areas
NDA group showcases progress on sustainability
2nd September 2024
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group publishes overview of progress being made against sustainability goals.
NDA invests £30million in cutting edge research and innovation
19th August 2024
NDA awards contracts totalling £30million to drive innovation and research into new nuclear decommissioning techniques.
Major demolition project approved for Sizewell A
14th August 2024
Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) has been given planning consent to demolish the turbine hall and electrical annexe at Sizewell A site.
Masterplan Released for Chapelcross Green Energy Hub
6th August 2024
Masterplan published for the future of Chapelcross, showcasing the vision to develop the site into a Green Energy Hub.
NRS celebrates community growth
14th May 2024
During the last decade, NRS has invested over £10 million socio-economic funding into more than 1,400 community driven projects to create sustainable growth.
NDA announces appointment of Interim Chair of Sellafield Board
17th April 2024
NDA announces appointment of Lawrie Haynes CBE as Interim Chair of subsidiary, Sellafield Ltd.
Peter Hill CBE appointed as new Chair of the NDA
12th April 2024
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announces new Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Chair.
Hunterston A completes a decade of delivery and a major milestone
11th April 2024
Over 2,100 tonnes of solid radioactive waste – the equivalent weight of 153 Big Ben bells - have been retrieved and safely stored at Hunterston A.
NDA launches its new Social Impact and Communities Strategy
5th April 2024
Today the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has published its new Social Impact and Communities Strategy.