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Presentation: United Kingdom (UK) Geological Disposal Facility (GDF)

May 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
This event offers an overview of the United Kingdom’s Geological Disposal Facility programme, highlighting how nuclear waste is managed through long-term geological storage and community engagement. Attendees will hear from Annabelle Hall-Tomkin, a leading expert in public engagement, who will share lessons learned from nearly a decade of experience working on one of the UK’s largest environmental protection initiatives. The session will explore how communities are involved in decision-making, transportation planning, and the development of long-term safety strategies.

Get to Know Nuclear Waste Projects Around the World: United Kingdom Geological Disposal Facility

Other countries around the world are working in partnership with communities to find a suitable site for the long-term disposal of used nuclear fuel. Join us to hear about one of the United Kingdom’s largest environmental protection programmes, a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF), including experience with transportation of used nuclear fuel, engagement practices and lessons learned.

Annabelle Hall-Tomkin is a subject matter expert on the United Kingdom’s Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme and an experienced practitioner in nuclear related public and community engagement. She has spent the past nine years contributing to the UK’s Geological Disposal Facility programme for the safe and secure disposal of radioactive waste, serving as Principal Community Engagement Advisor with Nuclear Waste Services (NWS). She has been central to shaping how communities participate in one of the country’s most significant long term environmental programmes working with Community Partnerships and developing guidance for communities in the siting process.

This special presentation, hosted by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, will take place at the Dyment Recreation Hall on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Get to Know Nuclear Waste Projects Around the World: United Kingdom Geological Disposal Facility

Other countries around the world are working in partnership with communities to find a suitable site for the long-term disposal of used nuclear fuel. Join us to hear about one of the United Kingdom’s largest environmental protection programmes, a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF), including experience with transportation of used nuclear fuel, engagement practices and lessons learned.

Annabelle Hall-Tomkin is a subject matter expert on the United Kingdom’s Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme and an experienced practitioner in nuclear related public and community engagement. She has spent the past nine years contributing to the UK’s Geological Disposal Facility programme for the safe and secure disposal of radioactive waste, serving as Principal Community Engagement Advisor with Nuclear Waste Services (NWS). She has been central to shaping how communities participate in one of the country’s most significant long term environmental programmes working with Community Partnerships and developing guidance for communities in the siting process.

This special presentation, hosted by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, will take place at the Dyment Recreation Hall on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/263780711998479?p=QjNkyKR9uTTfbbWnNV
Meeting ID: 263 780 711 998 479
Passcode: Pz7Mx668

Details

  • Date: May 6
  • Time:
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Cost: Free

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