Questions about
Safety, nature, and surroundings

Building a nuclear power plant not only takes a lot of time, but also requires a lot of space and a lot of people. For example, traffic to get materials and people to the construction site, or sounds and dust caused by construction activities. Efforts are being made to minimise the nuisance caused by the construction as much as possible. That is why, from the moment the location is announced, agreements are being made with municipalities, companies, and local residents about what they can expect.   

In everyday life, you usually notice very little of this. Just like any other large industrial estate, there are several large buildings visible. The power plants do not cause any noise pollution. What you do sometimes notice is that there will be extra attention to safety in the region, such as periodic tests of warning systems. This is part of the precautions taken to ensure that the nuclear power plants can operate safely. 

To build nuclear power plants, extensive research is conducted into their impact on the natural environment, including the animals living in the surrounding areas. One of the reasons the government opts for nuclear power is that nuclear power plants produce low-carbon electricity and are therefore less harmful to the environment than power plants that rely on fossil fuels such as coal or gas.

Safety is our number one priority. This applies to construction, materials, processes and procedures, maintenance, and the technology used. We use national and international standards and the latest knowledge and insights. In addition, nuclear power plants must comply with strict laws and requirements. The ANVS is the independent organisation supervises this. Various organizations, including the competent authority such as a municipality, also check whether work is being carried out as agreed.