Sites suggested for nuclear power

By Fiona Harvey
Published: January 24 2009 02:00

Four sites were nominated yesterday as potential locations for the first new nuclear power stations in decades. The locations - Sellafield, Wylfa, Oldbury and Bradwell - are all sites of existing nuclear plants.
Gordon Brown, the prime minister, said at Sellafield yesterday: "Nuclear is crucial to our low-carbon future . . . and represents a massive opportunity for the UK economy and jobs."
The sites were nominated by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. Next Tuesday, electrical utilities will be invited to nominate other sites. On Monday, the government is expected to announce a short list of five schemes for a tidal power station in the Severn estuary. Fiona Harvey
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