Demolition Works Takes Place At LLW Repository

Demolition works have taken place at the Low Level Waste (LLW) Repository in Cumbria.

Magazine 4's Retrieval Facility (MRF) has been safely levelled, setting the template for the future demolition of such facilities on site.

MRF's are purpose built engineered facilities, developed to allow the retrieval of Plutonium Contaminated Materials (PCM) from magazines before decommissioning and demolition could begin.


All remaining magazines on the site near Drigg will be demolished to make way for future vaults.

The soft strip, de-planting and removal of the cladding and portal frame is now finished for Magazine 4.

The first phase of demolition has now been completed, with soil removed from the top of the magazine structure, erection of an environmental barrier at the magazine entrance and the removal off site of all remaining waste.

Carl Smith, PCM Senior Project Manager, said: "This is the first of five remaining Magazine Retrieval Facilities to be demolished and we have proven the demolition method for the MRF.

"This will be reviewed as part of the post-project review to identify any improvements and efficiencies for the future demolition phases."

(LM/MH)