John Bacon Posted April 20, 2015 Report Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) The Pickering nuclear plant is schedule to cease operations in 2020. Ontario Power Generation is seeking input on how to use the land after the shut down. You can email your input to [email protected] More information is available at: http://www.opg.com/repurposingpickering You can also attend open houses at Pickering Recreation Complex on Thursday April 23 from noon to 4:00pm or 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Edited April 20, 2015 by JohnBacon
leaf4 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 I wonder why they're decommissioning it? Running out of space for nuclear waste? Seems strange I was under the impression aside from the nuclear waste viewpoint going to the depths of the oceans it was a pretty clean form of energy
outllaw Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 offline for the Toronto gas plant oooops. did I say that?
BillM Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) I wonder why they're decommissioning it? Running out of space for nuclear waste? Seems strange I was under the impression aside from the nuclear waste viewpoint going to the depths of the oceans it was a pretty clean form of energy Nothing to do with waste, they are just getting old. They've got a lifespan like everything else for the most part. I'm all for nuclear energy, I'd like to see a few more plants pop up to be honest. Edited April 21, 2015 by BillM
Steve Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) all part of the future plan for power management. even with pickering's closure, nuclear will continue to play an integral role in "turning our lights on". Bruce Power would likely play a bigger part in our provinces nuclear power needs, if needed. Edited April 21, 2015 by Steve
chris.brock Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 Isn't it a little early for this survey for 2020? If they want to be my friend, help me save money on my hydro bill.
bigugli Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) Yep, that 50 year benchmark is coming up fast. Still remember our class visit and tour shortly after it opened, back in 71/72 Edited April 21, 2015 by bigugli
Steve Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 before they can seriously consider what to do with the site/land upon decommissioning, they'll have to do some serious soil tests so they know what they are dealing with.
BillM Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 before they can seriously consider what to do with the site/land upon decommissioning, they'll have to do some serious soil tests so they know what they are dealing with. That's all apart of the decommission plan if I'm not mistaken.
Steve Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 oh if they are doing a full remediation, all the better.
DRIFTER_016 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 Yep, that 50 year benchmark is coming up fast. Still remember our class visit and tour shortly after it opened, back in 71/72 I remember my class tour back in the day too. Don't remember what year though.
KLINKER Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 Whatever our president Bush tells us to do with it.
Rod Caster Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 oh if they are doing a full remediation, all the better. I doubt that! $$$$$$$
BillM Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 I doubt that! $$$$$$$ So you think they're just going to leave a bunch of toxic waste around and close the gate? lol
Rod Caster Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 Yep, full barrels of green goo a foot beneath some clay..haha Not a 'bunch', that's an exaggeration, but yes, if there is in fact any significant radioactive soil contamination (which I kind of doubt there is), that site will never be returned to pristine conditions. There is a difference between full (background) remediation and remedial effort. Just saying, most remediations are not 'Full' remediations.
fishnsled Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 Pave it over and make it a parking lot for vehicles and trailers, 4-6 vehicle boat launch and make it all free. (Since they are screwing up the other launch at Frenchman's) Oh, and throw in some of those glow in the dark spoons. The sale of Hydro should cover it.
John Bacon Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Posted April 21, 2015 (Since they are screwing up the other launch at Frenchman's) Are you referring to the launch on the west side of Frenchman's? Aren't they planning to improve that one?
fishnsled Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) Are you referring to the launch on the west side of Frenchman's? Aren't they planning to improve that one? They are but it is a single use launch, looks like it maybe gated in the drawings? I tried to launch once at the gated launch on the east side once and there was no one there to unlock the gate. Haven't been back there since. Maybe the new launch will be fine but I'm having my doubts with the single launch and limited parking. There was a chance to improve it but I think they may have missed the mark. Edit - link to the plans. http://www.pickering.ca/en/discovering/resources/FBW_Masterplan.pdf Edited April 21, 2015 by fishnsled
DRIFTER_016 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) I sense a new dog park for the area! NAH, it would be a good place for low income housing!!!! Or maybe Lieberal HQ!!!!! Edited April 21, 2015 by DRIFTER_016
Joeytier Posted April 22, 2015 Report Posted April 22, 2015 Is there anything out there to suggest that there even is radioactive contamination on site?
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