Praise after nuke waste shipment arrives safely in US – Local News – News – General – Illawarra Mercury

Praise after nuke waste shipment arrives safely in US

Illawarra Mercury BY BRETT COX

23/05/2009 4:00:00 AM

“The HEU spent fuel was transported by truck, rail, and ship under secure conditions with the co-operation of Australia and several international organisations,” security administration principal deputy administrator Ken Baker said.The transfer of the waste from the Lucas Heights nuclear reactor through Wollongong and out to sea via Port Kembla on March 16 prompted wide debate in the community after it was reported in the Mercury.More than 400 police and RTA crew locked down Wollongong between 11.30pm and 2am as a convoy of eight trucks surrounded by police vehicles, under the spotlight of a helicopter, made the 56km journey to the port.It was the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation’s ninth shipment of used fuel since 1963, but the first to travel via Port Kembla……………………………………….There are now no spent fuel elements left at Lucas Heights and the ne

Praise after nuke waste shipment arrives safely in US – Local News – News – General – Illawarra Mercury

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