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Vaalputs is the only South African radioactive waste-disposal facility, called the Vaalputs Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility, operated by NECSA. The facility is located about 100 km south-east of Springbok, in the Northern Cape. It covers an area of approximately 10,000 hectare, measuring 16,5 km from east to west and 6,5 km from north to south at its narrowest point.

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Located in
Northern Cape
Area
100
Elevation
1000
Founded by
South African Nuclear Energy Corporation
Official website
www.radwaste.co.za
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Vaalputs
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