Residents attended Dyment presentation by We The Nuclear Free North on proposed nuclear waste repository impacts.
Melgund Township Residents Attend Week of Nuclear Waste Repository Public Sessions and Independent Risk Presentation
Residents from Melgund Township and Dyment took part in a special public presentation on Saturday morning featuring Brennain Lloyd of Northwatch and We the Nuclear Free North..
Held in Dyment Recreation Hall following the regular monthly community breakfast, the session was well attended and focused on Ontario’s nuclear industry and the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada’s Used Nuclear Fuel Project, being advanced by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO). The presentation addressed long-term considerations, regulatory oversight, and potential environmental and community impacts associated with the project.
The event took place on April 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and included an open discussion period where residents were able to ask questions and share perspectives.
This presentation marked the final event in a series of nuclear-related community sessions held throughout the week in the area. Earlier in the week, the NWMO met with residents on Monday evening, followed by sessions on Wednesday involving both the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), providing additional information on the federal assessment and regulatory process.
Organizers thanked Brennain Lloyd for attending and delivering a well-received presentation, noting appreciation for continued public engagement on the issue and expressing interest in future discussions.
The proposed NWMO project involves the construction of a deep underground geological facility intended to permanently isolate used nuclear fuel. If developed, the site would be located approximately 10 kilometres from Borups Corners and 14 kilometres from Dyment, making these the nearest communities along Highway 17 potentially affected by the project.
According to NWMO planning documents, the repository would be designed to contain approximately 5.9 million bundles of used nuclear fuel. The project timeline is expected to span roughly 160 years, including site preparation, construction, operation, closure, and extended monitoring.
The environmental assessment process is being carried out in collaboration with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission as part of federal regulatory review.
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