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It's been five years since SRC started working on Project CLEANS (Cleanup of Abandoned Northern Sites). A lot has been accomplished — structures and buildings on the Gunnar Mine site were safely demolished, a dust suppressant was applied to tailings at Lorado and several hazards at the satellite sites were cleaned up. But much work remains at these abandoned mine sites in northern Saskatchewan. Watch the video to learn about our progress and future plans.

More videos:

Gunnar Mine site: http://src.nu/srcgunnar
Project CLEANS, the beginning: http://src.nu/srccleans
 

SRC has reached a significant milestone in the cleanup of the Gunnar Mine site in northern Saskatchewan. Eighty buildings and structures posing health and safety risks were safely taken down between 2010-2011. More work remains at the site, including environmental monitoring and testing.

Click here to watch a video about the Gunnar Mine site. (Video via SRC's YouTube Channel)

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is hosting community meetings to discuss Project CLEANS (Cleanup of Abandoned Northern Sites):

• Update on Gunnar Mine and Mill Site:
  •  Completion of demolition work
  • Status of Gunnar environmental assessment
  • Regional monitoring discussion
  • Transportation of hazardous materials
• Update on Lorado Mill Site:
  •  Proposed risk reduction plan
  • Status of Lorado environmental assessment
•  Update on Satellite Sites:
  • Work done to date
  • Plans for next year and beyond

SRC invites the public to attend and participate in the presentations. Quantum Murray LP (QMLP) and Northern Regional Health Authorities representatives will be available for questions and discussions.

For more information, please contact Veronica Roesler at 306-933-5487 or cleans@src.sk.ca.

The Lorado Environmental Impact Statement was submitted to the provincial Environmental Assessment Branch and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission staff on December 23, 2011. This document describes the plan for remediating the Lorado uranium mill site and the impacts of the project on the environment. These two agencies will coordinate a review by federal and provincial authorities. A response from the regulators is expected within two months.

SRC has completed the demolition of buildings and structures at the Gunnar Mine site that failed structural safety assessments. The Close-out Report for CNSC Order 10-1 includes pictures and summaries detailing the demolition process.

Abatement and demolition work was carried out at Gunnar during the 2010 and 2011 work seasons. This site will continue to be monitored. If you have any questions about the Gunnar Mine site, please contact Tamara Yankovich at cleans@src.sk.ca or 306-933-5400.

Click here to read the Close-out Report.