King Charles III Praises Britain's Nuclear Heritage in Caithness, Celebrating NDA's Significant Achievements
Headline: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Celebrates Milestones and Investments in Caithness
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Group, a key player in the UK's nuclear sector, is marking significant milestones and investments in Caithness. This week, the organisation celebrated its 20th anniversary, and the region has been a key focus of its activities.
David Peattie, the Group's Chief Executive, reaffirmed the NDA's national mission to deliver on behalf of the UK and leave a positive legacy for future generations. The Group's commitment to Caithness is evident in its investments, such as the £5 million injected into Scrabster Harbour since 2019, enabling it to welcome cruise ships and spark a new chapter for local business.
In addition, the NDA invests £1 million per year in social and economic projects in the local community. This investment supports over 1,500 jobs in the region, and more than half of Dounreay's supply chain spend stays within Caithness.
The NDA's work in Caithness extends beyond economic development. Dounreay, a former fast reactor research centre, is leading the world in nuclear decommissioning innovation. The organisation is responsible for one of the most ambitious environmental clean-up efforts in the world.
The NDA's collaboration with Japan is another notable aspect of its work. A £12M UK-Japan robotics deal has been signed for fusion energy and nuclear decommissioning research. This collaboration aims to automate aspects of both the UK and Japanese research and decommissioning processes.
The Pacific Heron, a British-built ship designed for the safe global transport of nuclear materials, is currently docked in Caithness. Pacific Nuclear Transport Ltd (PNTL), a vital part of NDA subsidiary Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS), is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
King Charles III visited Caithness this week to meet with staff and stakeholders from the NDA Group. The visit underscores the importance of the NDA's work and its impact on the region.
The NDA is also investing in the future, with applications open for the 2025 NDA intake. This reflects the growing scale and importance of the NDA's work. The organisation also welcomed its largest-ever cohort of graduates this year, with over 100 young professionals starting their careers.
Meanwhile, Sellafield Ltd is welcoming 325 new apprentices and graduates, taking on various disciplines such as operations, project management, design engineering, and firefighting. These developments underscore the NDA Group's commitment to training the next generation of nuclear professionals.
The National Trust for Scotland invested a total of one million pounds in the Caithness & North Sutherland Fund in 2019, contributing to the region's social and economic development.
As the NDA Group continues to make strides in Caithness, it is clear that the region will continue to benefit from its investments and initiatives.
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