News item | 02-19-2024 | 12:01
Interested parties are invited to participate from February 23
The intention to build two new nuclear power stations and the proposal for participation will start on 23 February. This is the first step of the project procedure to arrive at a final choice of location. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate invites interested parties between February 23 and April 4 to contribute ideas about the research for the construction of the two new nuclear power plants.
Research
Companies, social organizations, local authorities and anyone who wants to do so can contribute ideas about the locations to be investigated and environmental effects for the construction of 2 new nuclear power stations. If the ideas meet the preconditions described in the intention, the ministry will investigate whether these locations are potentially suitable in the next step of the project procedure. In any case, the existing ‘guarantee locations’ are being investigated. These are Borssele/Vlissingen (the Sloe area), and Maasvlakte I (the port of Rotterdam).
In addition to the intention for the new construction, a proposal for participation will also be published, in which the ministry describes how it will involve interested parties and local residents in the project procedure in the future. Interested parties can indicate in which ways they would like to be involved in the next steps.
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 location in 2025. The project procedure is one of the four work tracks required to make a final decision and start the tender. The first technical feasibility studies, market consultation and first steps for the National-Regional Package were started earlier.
Respond and more information
You can respond from February 23 to April 4, 2024 via www.rvo.nl/nieuwbouw-kerncentrales.
The central government organizes various information evenings and a webinar for interested parties. More information can be found at www.overkernenergie.nl/informatieavonden
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