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Kincardine Endorses DGR
Following a review of the Independent Assessment Study Report, Kincardine Council passed a resolution on April 21, 2004 (Kincardine Council #2004-232) to: "endorse the opinion of the Nuclear Waste Steering Committee and select the "Deep Rock Vault" option as the preferred course of study in regards to the management of low and intermediate level radioactive waste" because it had the highest margin of safety and is consistent with best international practice. The surrounding municipalities of Saugeen Shores, Brockton, Arran-Elderslie, and Huron-Kinloss also expressed support for the Deep Geologic Repository proposal.
The Kincardine Council indicated they preferred the Deep Geologic Repository because:
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It provides the highest level of safety of any option.
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There will be a rigorous environmental assessment and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulatory process that includes opportunities for public input before construction is approved.
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The deep geologic repository will permanently isolate the low and intermediate level waste stream, much of which is already stored on site.
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It provides significant economic benefit to the residents of the municipality.
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No high level waste or used nuclear fuel would be allowed in the facility.
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