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N. DAYA BAY NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
CONCERN IN HONG KONG
We are well aware of the concerns that have been raised 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.
CONSTRUCTION ERROR
An error in construction of the Daya Bay nuclear power plant was discovered in September. The Hong Kong Government received a full
report on the error from the Guangdong Nuclear Power Joint Venture
Company. Having considered the report, the Hong Kong Government are satisfied that the proposed remedial solution will restore the
integrity of the plant to an equivalent of the original design. Work has resumed on the project.
QUALITY CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS
I understand that improvements are being made to the quality
control arrangements at Daya Bay to avoid similar recurrences in the future. Both the contractor and the Joint Venture Company will ensure that 100% checks are made on all work being undertaken to ensure that it is in compliance with the approved design.
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 from the UK Atomic Energy Authority. The report will be released in Hong Kong
in the near future.
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