Retrofitting
In the light of more recent findings on potential interference by third parties, operators of all interim storage facilities in Germany are required to take measures to upgrade the security of their facilities.
In the course of the retrofit, BGZ is building a protective wall around the storage hall containing the highly radioactive waste in Gorleben and is also constructing a new security center for monitoring the interim storage facility. The construction work began in April of this year. This structural work will have practically no impact on the outside appearance of the interim storage facility. Temporary measures will be taken to guarantee the security of facilities against interference by third parties pending construction of the protective wall.
Background information on retrofitting is available from the Federal Ministry for the Environment at: www.bmu.de (german version only)