Pickering Nuclear Facility Undergoes Massive Refurbishment Project
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What happened
Premier Doug Ford’s government has initiated a massive refurbishment project at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, aiming to extend the plant’s life by up to 38 years. Four reactors are currently coming off-line for the work, which is scheduled to begin in January. The project is estimated to cost $26.8 billion and is expected to take about a decade to complete.
Why it matters
The refurbishment involves significant upgrades, including replacing 1,520 fuel channels, 48 boilers, and constructing a 1.5-kilometre deep-water intake. Energy Minister Stephen Lecce stated the project is expected to support 30,500 jobs, with the majority of the costs remaining in Ontario.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Aecon and AtkinsRéalis formed a joint venture to handle contracts for the refurbishment of the Pickering nuclear facility.Sub-event
- Premier's government initiated a nuclear plant refurbishment project at Pickering to extend its life by up to 38 years.Sub-event
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