Short Information about the Konrad repository

Between 1965 and 1976, Konrad was a mine for the extraction of iron ore. Following ore extraction, its suitability as a repository was assessed in light of its geological situation.

The Konrad repository is licensed for a volume of 303,000 cubic metres of low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste. This waste will be transported to the repository and emplaced once the repository has been commissioned.

Following the initial idea of using the Konrad mine as a repository for low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste, obtaining a license was a lengthy process. In 2007, the decision received final confirmation from a court.