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Evacuation plan fuels anti nuclear protest
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ILL there be a viable evacuation plan in case of nuclear disaster in Port Elizabeth? Certain non-profit organisations say this is the question most likely to fuel their protest against the construction of the nuclear energy plant in Thyspunt. With the proposed multi-billion rand nuclear plant just kilometres away from PE and surrounding towns, three NGOs have come out strongly against the government’s plans, saying that there are no proposed emergency evacuation measures, amongst other concerns. One of these NGO’s, NoPEnuke, will host two public sessions on August 16 and 19 in Port Elizabeth, highlighting the variety of risks directly and indirectly connected to nuclearpowered energy. In response to questions by PE Express on Monday, Tony Stott Eskom Senior Manager, said that Eskom “wants to put it on record that there is no final decision that has been taken on whether a nuclear power station will be built at Thyspunt,”. “The Environmental Impact Assessment is in progress – three sites are being investigated
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in the EIA process. Currently the draft Environmental Impact Report identifies Thyspunt as the preferred site. To date, no fatal flaws have been identified in the EIA. A revised draft EIR is expected to be issued later this year or early next year for public comment,” said Stott. According to Stott, Eskom will be required to provide a nuclear emergency plan. “The National Nuclear Regulator will not issue a nuclear licence for any nuclear facility unless it is satisfied that a viable nuclear emergency plan has been developed and can be implemented. This is in accordance with international standards and requirements,” said Stott. According to earlier statements by the National Department of Minerals and Energies, the plant will be highly beneficial to the community of PE. But NGO’s say this will not be the case. NoPEnuke and Coalition Against Nuclear Energy (CANE) say dangers in having a plant so close to residential areas can prove disastrous to public health and the region’s struggling economy. NoPEnuke, a project run by Bay Eco Voice, is fighting against the construction of this plant and says they have studies which dispute government’s claim that Thyspunt would be a viable site for nuclear energy.
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EDITOR: BETTIE GILIOMEE
Little Avuyile’s dream comes true Avuyile Beyi (3) was the star of the day last week when his dream to be a police officer came true if only for a day. The Reach For a Dream organisation, in assosiation with the Humewood SAPS and with the NMBM traffic department. Read more about his day filled with fun and surprises and also see a video and a photo gallery on our website. Pictured is Avuyile with Constable Jeronomo Blignaut from the Hume wood police station. PHOTO: ZELDRÉ SWANEPOEL
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