TABAEE
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DAYA BAY NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
1.
Concern in Hong Kong
We are well aware of the concerns that have been expressed in
Hong Kong about the construction of the plant. We have reflected these concerns very fully to the Chinese Government. They have
assured us that in the design and construction of the plant the
utmost attention is being paid to safety considerations.
2.
Construction Error
An error in the construction of Daya Bay nuclear power plant was
discovered in September 1987. The Hong Kong Government received a
full report on the error from the Guangdong Nuclear Power Joint Ventre Company. Having considered the report, the Hong Kong
Government are satisfied that the proposed remedy will restore the
integrity of the plant to an equivalent of the original specifications.
3. Quality Control Improvements
I understand that improvements have been made to the quality
control arrangements at Daya Bay to avoid construction errors in the future. Both the contractor and the Joint Venture Company will
ensure that 100% checks are made on all work being undertaken to
that it is in compliance with the approved design.
4.
Contingency Plans
The Hong Kong Government are preparing contingency plans in the
event of problems after the Daya Bay nuclear power plant has been
commissioned. They have recently received a report on the subject
from the UK Atomic Energy Authority. The main thrust of the report
is that no evacuation plan is necessary.
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