Stade: Dismantling Germany's first commercially operated pressurised water reactor
In autumn 2000, the decision was taken to shut down the Stade nuclear power plant from autumn 2003 for economic reasons. Following receipt of the permit, dismantling began in September 2005. Since the shutdown in 2003, some 30,000 tonnes of material have been demolished, dismantled and treated where necessary. All systems and components from the controlled area have been removed. All that remains are the buildings structures. Work is currently underway to decontaminate and get clearance for the buildings. Dismantling of the controlled area is scheduled for completion in 2021.
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