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East Sussex County Council says No to UK’s nuclear waste dump plan for Romney Marsh

Romney Marsh nuclear plan opposed by East Sussex County Council BBC News 13 June 12,  Proposals for a nuclear research and disposal facility at Romney Marsh in Kent have been opposed by East Sussex County Council.

The government is looking at a range of options for managing nuclear
waste and a facility deep underground is the preference.

Romney Marsh has been put forward as a possible location and Shepway
District Council is considering the proposal.

A spokesman for East Sussex council said: “We have serious
concerns.”…… The Romney Marsh Nuclear Research and Disposal
Facility would be buried 200m (650ft) to 1,000m (3,300ft) below
ground.

‘Many unknowns’
East Sussex County Council says there is insufficient evidence and
information to support the plan. Peter Jones, council leader, said:
“We have serious concerns about these proposals in a location close to
our border…… Protect Kent has also reacted strongly to the
proposal, saying it must be “quashed at the outset”.

The decision not to support the proposals was made at an East Sussex
County Council Strategic Management and Economic Development meeting,
held at County Hall in Lewes on Tuesday.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-18426270

June 14, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | opposition to nuclear, UK