THE EXISTING PLANT
Darlignton Nuclear Power Plant History
History
- The late 1960s: The Darlington Nuclear site was identified by Ontario Hydro (OPG predecessor) as a good site to build a future electrical generating station
- 1971: Ontario Hydro acquired the land from the provincial government and obtained municipal authorization to develop the land as an "energy centre"
- Mid 1970s: The site selected for a nuclear power development
- Between 1974 and 1976: Public consultation began and in 1975, a preliminary environmental assessment was distributed.
- 1976: A proposal was submitted to the provincial government by Ontario Power for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station (DNGS)
- 1977: The site was approved by the Atomic Energy Control Board and the DNGS prosal was approved by the province.
- 1981: The Atomic Energy Control Board approved the construction license.
- Between 1990 and 1993: The 4 reactors were commissioned and became operational.
- 1988: The Tritrium Removal Facility began operation.
- 2007: Initial phase of the Darlington Waste Management Facility opened.
Owners
The Darlington Nuclear Powerplant is owned by Ontario Power Generation Inc (OPG). OPG is one of the largest power companies in North America, and is owned by the government of Ontario. OPG employs 12 000 people and produces around 21 000 MW of electricity annually
OPG owns and operates a variety of different power plants which use a variety of different generating techniques. They own and operate:
The Darlington Nuclear Powerplant is owned by Ontario Power Generation Inc (OPG). OPG is one of the largest power companies in North America, and is owned by the government of Ontario. OPG employs 12 000 people and produces around 21 000 MW of electricity annually
OPG owns and operates a variety of different power plants which use a variety of different generating techniques. They own and operate:
- Three nuclear power generating stations (Darlington, Pickering and Bruce)
- Five fossil-fuel power generating stations
- 65 hydroelectric generating stations
- Two wind power turbines
Location
The Darlington Nuclear Power Plant is located in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada (43.872340, -78.725580). The generating station is about 70 km east of Toronto, close to Oshawa. It is situated on the north shore of Lake Ontario, within Durham Regional County.
The New Nuclear Project will be built on the existing Darlington Nuclear Site. The existing generating station is generally located in the south western portion of the lot, while the development has been proposed to be primarily situated on the eastern-most third of the existing site, which is already owned by OPG. However, it should be noted that other areas may be used in the construction phase (excavated soil disposal etc.). The site is approximately 485 hectares in size. It is surrounded by highway 401 to the north and Lake Ontario to the south. To the east, there is an industrial complex which houses a cement limestone quarry and processing plant. To the west, there is agricultural land. There is a CN railway which runs through the nuclear site. Approximately 2km east of the site there is a provincial park, Darlington Provincial Park, which has campgrounds and other day-use facilities.
The Darlington Nuclear Power Plant is located in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada (43.872340, -78.725580). The generating station is about 70 km east of Toronto, close to Oshawa. It is situated on the north shore of Lake Ontario, within Durham Regional County.
The New Nuclear Project will be built on the existing Darlington Nuclear Site. The existing generating station is generally located in the south western portion of the lot, while the development has been proposed to be primarily situated on the eastern-most third of the existing site, which is already owned by OPG. However, it should be noted that other areas may be used in the construction phase (excavated soil disposal etc.). The site is approximately 485 hectares in size. It is surrounded by highway 401 to the north and Lake Ontario to the south. To the east, there is an industrial complex which houses a cement limestone quarry and processing plant. To the west, there is agricultural land. There is a CN railway which runs through the nuclear site. Approximately 2km east of the site there is a provincial park, Darlington Provincial Park, which has campgrounds and other day-use facilities.
The site is composed of:
- Darlington Nuclear Generating Station
- Tritium Removal Facility
- Darlington Waste Management Facility
- Visitor Information Centre
- Hydro One Switching Station
- Security, Technical, Administrative facilities
- Soccer fields and 7.5km waterfront trail recreational areas open to the public.
For more information please consult the New Nuclear Darlington Environmental Impact Assessment and OPG's 2012 Annual Report.