Independent Technical Reviews
Independent Technical Review of Sandy Ridge by Eden
An independent international technical review of Sandy Ridge by Eden (UK) concluded that, on the basis of knowledge of other disposal facilities worldwide:
- The design of the Facility is excellent
- The proposed multibarrier system offers very good prospects of excellent long-term performance that can protect the environment and human health; and
- Performance outcomes are either comparable or superior to the many other analogous disposal facilities in other countries
Independent Technical Review of Sandy Ridge by Wood
The independent technical diligence undertaken by Wood on Sandy Ridge (UK hazardous waste and geological repository experts) confirmed:
- Tellus’ Public Environmental Review (“PER”) and BFS are professional and the project is technically sound; and
- No ‘show stoppers’ had been identified nor had any fundamental technical or safety concerns, and they see no reason why the project could not be implemented as described
Independent Assurance Review of Sandy Ridge by Eden
Tellus commissioned UK based firm Eden to independently review Tellus’ proposed financial assurance framework and provisions at Sandy Ridge. The review was commissioned to provide a confidence in the Sandy Ridge framework and to provide the WA Government Departments with added comfort that the framework proposed by Tellus for Sandy Ridge is appropriate for a facility of this type. The review confirmed that the proposed financial assurance framework at Sandy Ridge is considered appropriate both in terms of its quantum and structure.
An independent international technical review of Sandy Ridge by Eden (UK) concluded that, on the basis of knowledge of other disposal facilities worldwide:
- The design of the Facility is excellent
- The proposed multibarrier system offers very good prospects of excellent long-term performance that can protect the environment and human health; and
- Performance outcomes are either comparable or superior to the many other analogous disposal facilities in other countries
The independent technical diligence undertaken by Wood on Sandy Ridge (UK hazardous waste and geological repository experts) confirmed:
- Tellus’ Public Environmental Review (“PER”) and BFS are professional and the project is technically sound; and
- No ‘show stoppers’ had been identified nor had any fundamental technical or safety concerns, and they see no reason why the project could not be implemented as described
Tellus commissioned UK based firm Eden to independently review Tellus’ proposed financial assurance framework and provisions at Sandy Ridge. The review was commissioned to provide a confidence in the Sandy Ridge framework and to provide the WA Government Departments with added comfort that the framework proposed by Tellus for Sandy Ridge is appropriate for a facility of this type. The review confirmed that the proposed financial assurance framework at Sandy Ridge is considered appropriate both in terms of its quantum and structure.