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VISIT TO THE EIG EURIDICE
 
The underground laboratory HADES and
the Exhibition focused on the disposal of radioactive waste in deep clay layers
 
 
HADES, in the heart of the clay foundation
In Mol, the underground laboratory HADES is located at a depth of 225 metres in the heart of the Boom clay. Numerous experiments are carried out there to find an answer to the scientific and technical questions concerning the possibility of disposing of radioactive waste at a great depth. A visit to the underground infrastructure is definitely recommended. We will be happy to welcome you.
 
 
A unique exhibition
The exhibition offers well-organised information about research and development activities dealing with the possibility of disposing of radioactive waste in deep clay layers. It shows the progress made by current research and sampling. In particular, it includes large photographs, drawings, models and prototypes. The underground laboratory HADES, where experiments are carried out in a deep clay layer, also comes under the spotlight.
 
Visit by European commissioners Loyola de Palacio, vice-president of the European Commission, relations with the European Parliament, transport and energy, and Philippe Busquin, review of the EIG EURIDICE infrastructure on 4 February 2003.
  
For everybody with an interest in technology and science
A visit takes about three hours and is possible on workdays only. The visit is free. Groups of at least 5 people and a maximum of 20 people are welcome. All visitors must be at least 18 years of age. Visits by reservation only. Visitors are shown around by expert guides. The tours are given in Dutch, French and English. At the beginning of the tour EIG EURIDICE offers refreshments to the visitors. 
Address and contact :
EIG EURIDICE
Brigitte Pitz
Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol
Telephone: + 32 14 33 27 84
Fax: + 32 14 32 37 09
bpitz@sckcen.be
Visits by reservation only
The HADES laboratory and the exhibition area are located at the EIG EURIDICE, situated on the SCKoCEN nuclear site. This means that a number of safety regulations have to be observed. Consequently there must be an appointment. After booking a visit you will receive a form on which you can make a note of the complete identity of all participants. This list must be returned to EIG EURIDICE at the latest one week before the visit. The participant list serves as a key. Unfortunately we cannot allow entry to the SCKoCEN nuclear site and to the EIG EURIDICE without the list of participants. Visitors must report to the SCKoCEN main entrance on the day of the visit. There will they receive an entry badge in exchange for their identity card. Do not forget to collect the identity card(s) after the visit!

Visit of H.M. King Albert II to HADES on 24 March 2004.


Visit of the Parliamentary Committee of Finance with Chairman Jean-Marie Dedecker on 8 November 2005.