New Build Proposal
OPG has also begun the process for building up to 4 new nuclear units at the site of its Darlington Nuclear Station. There is a lengthy approvals process in place including a full Environmental Assessment which will take 3–4 years to complete. If successful, the new units would go into service sometime around 2018. No decision has been made on what technology will be used.
In June 2009, the government of Ontario rejected all three bids submitted, leaving the status of the new builds up in the air.
As of November 2012, the federal government has approved the environmental assessment. Ontario Power Generation now awaits public hearings on December 3-6th, 2012, for its application to renew the waste management facility license and nuclear power operating license.
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