No matter how unlikely, the occurrence of a serious event at a potential future nuclear power station at Kirksanton has to be considered, such as a major leak or act of terrorism.

The darker shading on the map indicates the zone most likely to be affected by a plume issuing from the plant on a prevailing south-westerly wind. A southerly wind would contaminate both escape routes.
The zone which would be affected by direct radiation is not shown. It would spread out from the site in all directions for an unknown distance.

Communities close to the plant, the prison (unless closed and vacated), several schools and residential homes could fall within the evacuation zone. The zone has not yet been specified.

• No attention has been paid to the question of evacuation by either the power company or the government at this stage in the process, although the developer has to satisfy strict regulations before a site license could be granted.

• At least 10,000 people live within close proximity of the proposed site.

• The area is geographically remote and underdeveloped. It is an undisputed fact that the current roads infrastructure is totally inadequate.

• Funding is ‘difficult’ for new roads.(quote from local MP)

• There could be a ‘build first, roads later’ policy. (quote from an authoritative source)