Site survey nuclear power plant
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate has announced that from Feb. 23 the intention will start for the new construction of 2 nuclear power plants and the proposal for participation. This is the first step of the project procedure to arrive at a final choice of location. Gemeente Voorne aan Zee considers it important to inform residents about this development, although the Rijksoverheid is in charge.
Research plan and site survey
The Rijksoverheid government is investigating two sites for the construction of two nuclear power plants. The study focuses on seven possible sites in four areas:
- In the Sloe area: the EPZ site in Borssele and the former Thermphos site in Vlissingen
- In Terneuzen: Mussel Banks/Paulina Polder
- On the Maasvlakte II: Alexiahaven west side
- In Eemshaven: Westereemsweg/Emmapolder, Eemshaven power plant and Eems power plant
On May 16, the Rijksoverheid published several documents; the research plan (draft Notitie Reikwijdte en Detailniveau), the participation plan, explanations on how you can participate and the study on location Borssele (Technical Feasibility Study).
The site survey is part of the project procedure. Based on this procedure, one site will eventually be chosen for the construction of the two nuclear power plants.
Project Procedure
The "intention and proposal for participation" is a formal part of the project procedure for projects of national importance. Based on a careful procedure, the Cabinet will make a final decision on the site in 2025. The project procedure is one of the 4 working tracks needed to make a final decision and start the tender process. Earlier, the first technical feasibility studies, market consultation and first steps for the State-Region package have been started.
Want to know more or respond?
You can view the documents on the Nuclear Energy website. The Webinar on the developments surrounding the construction of two nuclear power plants is available online at the Nuclear Power website.