South Bruce Exits Site Selection Process

SOUTH BRUCE, ON –The Municipality of South Bruce has been notified that the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has selected the Township of Ignace and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to host the NWMO’s Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

South Bruce congratulates the NWMO for the completion of its process and the two northern communities on being the selected site.

The Municipality will receive a $4 million payment from the NWMO for its participation in the site selection process. This payment is in addition to the $4 million the Municipality is set to receive from the NWMO in early 2025 for declaring the community a willing host following a referendum held on October 28, 2024.

“Through its 12-year participation in the site selection process the Municipality has positioned itself to pursue alternative economic development opportunities,” said Mayor Mark Goetz. “South Bruce looks forward to exploring these opportunities to create success for future generations.”

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