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Residents asked to participate in NWMO, South Bruce survey

South Bruce residents will see a second community survey from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization and the municipality arrive in mailboxes this week.

The goal of the survey is to better understand how to improve the way the NWMO and South Bruce communicates and engages with the public.

The survey will also focus on on environmental, technical and socio-economic studies that are starting this year.

"Talking to people and hearing what they think their priorities and values, questions and concerns  is a fundamental part of implementing Canada's plan. Community surveys are one of the many ways we hear from residents," said Dr. Ben Belfadhel, Vice-President of Site Selection. "Our goal is to understand awareness of the project, and the topics people are interested in learning more about through community studies in 2021."

The survey can also be completed online or over the phone anytime between January 18th and February 26th.

"Our residents can let us know how they want to receive information and be involved moving forward by completing this survey. This is important to us as a Municipality as we continue in this process with our community and learn more through the studies that will take place," said Mayor Robert Buckle. "I encourage all in South Bruce to participate."

Additional copies of the survey can also be made available by contacting the the NWMO Learn More Centre in Teeswater at 519-392-6966.

Results of the survey, conducted by CCI Research, an independent Canadian research firm, will be made to South Bruce Council and the Community Liaison Committee in South Bruce later in 2021.

South Bruce is one of two areas currently involved in the NWMO's site selection process for a deep geological repository for Canada's used nuclear fuel.

The other is an area west of the Township of Ignace, in Northwestern Ontario.

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