Published March 1985
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Journal article
Living in suburbia
Description
The Australian Atomic Energy Commission Research Establishment at Lucas Heights was relatively isolated when construction began in 1955. Since then there has been substantial urban development in the surrounding area with the prospect of further growth in the next decade. The choice of Lucas Heights for the HIFAR reactor is examined from the safety viewpoint. Hazards such as toxic materials and gaseous releases are of concern to local residents, however all effluents are discharged in accordance with levels set by State government authorities. The AAEC has allocated a substantial part of its resources to occupational health and safety
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Nucl. Spectrum
- Journal Volume
- 1
- Journal Issue
- 1
- Series
- Nucl. Spectrum.
- Journal Page Range
- 5-8
- ISSN
- 0815-0249
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Australia
- Country of Input or Organization
- Australia
- INIS RN
- 16078499
- Subject category
- S29: ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY;
- Descriptors DEI
- AAEC; EXTERNAL ZONES; PUBLIC OPINION; REACTOR SITES; SAFETY; SITE SELECTION
- Descriptors DEC
- AUSTRALIAN ORGANIZATIONS; NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS