Gorleben: Dismantling delay stirs up fears of nuclear waste between nuclear waste
Gorleben: Dismantling delay stirs up fears of nuclear waste between nuclear waste
The topic of nuclear waste continues to cause excitement, especially in Wendland, where the Gorleben salt mine is. For years, Gorleben was a possible location for a repository, but now Lower Saxony is doing everything possible to advance the dismantling of the salt stick. Environmental Protection Minister Christian Meyer gave clear goals when visiting the intermediate camp for radioactive waste in Gorleben. "I expect the dismantling to begin in early 2025 at the latest," he said, emphasizing the need to regain the trust of the population.
The ministry, however, draws attention to the fact that the financing for the dismantling must be borne solely by the federal government. To do this, the corresponding funds must be provided in the federal budget, which is a significant challenge in view of the expected total costs of over two billion euros. Delays in the approval phase had previously prevented a quick dismantling, but Meyer is very interested in accelerating this process.
long -term operation as an interim storage store
Interestingly, Gorleben should remain in operation for longer than originally planned than an intermediate storage. The current approval for the intermediate camp expires in 2034, and the Federal Society for Intermediate storage (BGZ) plans to apply for a new approval in good time. The reason for this is the ongoing uncertainty in relation to a repository location, in which the Federal Environment Ministry only expects a solution by 2050. The warehouse in Gorleben is primarily intended for weak and medium-radioactive waste and for highly radioactive garbage with transport containers.The residents are concerned about the development and fear that Gorleben could ultimately serve as a long -term camp for years. Wolfgang Ehmke, spokesman for the Citizens' Initiative Environmental Protection Lüchow-Dannenberg, expressed that the dismantling was originally supposed to begin in 2024, which is now in question. "We are afraid that we have to expect a long -term storage of 80 to 100 years," continued Ehmke.
protective measures at the location
In order to ensure the safety of the intermediate camp, the BGZ plans to implement various protective measures, including structural changes that are also supposed to protect against potential attacks, such as terrorists. But the opponents of nuclear power are skeptical. A ten -meter -high wall around the warehouse for highly radioactive waste is not sufficient for them. Ehmke also clarified who is responsible for the defense of drone.
Environment Minister Meyer described the need for a bereau zone above the intermediate camp in order to minimize security risks. According to the BGZ, there is also the construction of a new security center, which is intended to increase the existing backup in Gorleben. These measures mean that the pilot conditioning system (PKA) in Gorleben can ultimately be shut down and demolished.
The discussion about nuclear waste storage remains heated. With the dismantling of the Gorleben salt mine, those responsible in Lower Saxony hope to conclude a chapter in the nuclear repayment discussion, but the reality of constant uncertainty and the ongoing citizens' fears is literally tangible. The dismantling may be officially planned, but behind the scenes the topic remains characterized by an uncertain course and suspicious citizens. For more information on the events around Gorleben, we refer to current reports
on www.kreiszeitung.de.
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