Projects · Nuclear
Mid/South Copeland, Cumbria·In developmentNuclear
Geological Disposal Facility siting
- StageSiting process in Mid and South Copeland (GDF Community Partnerships formed late 2021)
- Next milestoneDecision on whether a GDF is built
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Decision on whether a GDF is built2 November 2026 · previously: Government site-selection decision
- Stage: Siting process in Mid and South Copeland (GDF Community Partnerships formed late 2021)2 November 2026 · previously: Siting, decision near (NCE, May 2026)
- Status: In development2 November 2026 · previously: At tender
- Value: Over £8m community investment over four years2 November 2026 · previously: £8m community investment to date
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