West Cumbria Sites Stakeholder Group
LLW Repository
Message from the Managing Director
"Being a member of WCSSG allows LLWR to keep stakeholders updated on project milestones and gives stakeholders the opportunity to hold us accountable on how we execute our Life Time Plan. We are committed to working together with the local community and we welcome continued dialogue."
Dick Raaz, Managing Director, LLWR
LLWR is the UK’s only dedicated facility for the disposal of low level radioactive waste and has operated safely since 1959. Low level waste (LLW) mainly arises from the nuclear industry, power generation, and decommissioning activities, but it is also created by research, healthcare, defence and the oil and gas industries. LLW is typically comprised of materials used in a radioactive operating environment such as paper, cardboard, plastic, protective clothing, soil, rubble and metal. The waste is containerised for transport to the site by either rail or road. Wherever possible, LLW is treated and/or compacted to reduce the final disposal volume and upon arrival at LLWR, the containers are grouted prior to emplacement in engineered concrete vaults.
LLWR was the first nuclear licensed site to go through the NDA's competition process. UK Nuclear Waste Management Ltd (UKNWM) won the contract to manage the day-to-day activities of the site and partner with the NDA with the development of a National Low Level Waste Strategy. Implementation of an integrated LLW programme throughout the UK is one of a number of key projects currently underway at the Repository.