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The GDF developer has started its initial investigations to begin to understand the suitability of hosting a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) in Mid Copeland. The desk-based studies will look at the feasibility of delivering a surface facility connected to the geology of interest off the coast. The developer will lead the studies and draw upon […]

The nuclear industry is woven into the very fabric of West Cumbria, playing an important part in helping deliver clean energy to the UK for the past seven decades. It is also part of our immediate future, with decommissioning of the Sellafield Ltd site set to last for decades. We also hope, as set out […]

Surveys are due to take place off the coast of Mid and South Copeland for around three – four weeks this summer between July and August to deepen understanding about the nature of the deep rocks beyond the coast. This is part of the work required within the siting process for the underground elements of […]

  Seascale BMX Pump Track – awarded £47,801 One of the first projects to be awarded a grant through the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) Programme’s Community Investment Funding is Seascale BMX Pump Track. The well-used local facility was built 13 years ago through public fundraising and has attracted a lot of children and young people […]

A question which regularly comes up in discussions with the Working Group is what are the different ‘areas’ and ‘sites’ that are talked about in the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) siting process. This information sheet is to help explain the different terms used and in which part of the siting process they are relevant. What […]