What If? Planning For The Worst

CNL has conducted detailed seismic modelling and analysis to assess how a catastrophic earthquake – one that might occur once every ten thousand years – would affect the NPD site. Results of the analysis show that cracks would develop mainly in the areas of the NPD facility which are above the bedrock level. The reactor and its components would not be affected as they are contained within the bedrock and would be encased in the grout mixture which would act as an added layer of protection against the stresses of an earthquake.

CNL also conducted additional geological site characterization work to strengthen our understanding of the geology around the NPD site. This work confirmed the soundness of the bedrock at the site and our confidence that the geology of the NPD site is suitable for a disposal site.