The article outlines a critical report from the Commons Public Accounts Committee regarding the slow decommissioning progress at Sellafield, a former nuclear power plant. This report raises alarm about the potential for radioactive leaks continuing into the 2050s due to persistent safety concerns and cost overruns. PAC chairman Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown emphasizes the urgency of the decommissioning efforts, noting that the Difficulties in grasping the project's scale make managing these risks challenging. The risks associated with Sellafield's most hazardous structures like the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo are severe, necessitating immediate action to prevent environmental and safety hazards.
"Every day at Sellafield is a race against time to complete works before buildings reach the end of their life. The report indicates Sellafield risks losing this race."
"The Commons Public Accounts Committee criticized the slow progress of decommissioning work at Sellafield, citing failure, cost overruns, and continuing safety concerns."
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