Japan PM Approves Plan to Recycle Radioactive Fukushima Soil in Public Parks
The Japanese government has decided to reuse the soil obtained from decontamination efforts, which were carried out following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident in 2011, in regional cities across the country. With the decision taken at the Prime Minister's Office, the door has been opened for the first widespread use of soil originating from Fukushima in cities outside the Fukushima prefecture.
As part of the project, radioactive soil will begin to be used in the flower beds of the gardens of central government buildings located in the cities of Sendai and Saitama.
In the aftermath of the disaster in Fukushima, a total of 14 million cubic meters of soil and waste were collected during the cleanup efforts.
When spread over an area of 10x10 kilometers, this amount reaches a thickness of approximately 14 centimeters. According to Japanese laws, this excavated soil, after volume reduction processes, must be completely removed from Fukushima prefecture by March 2045. The soil, which has a relatively low radiation level, is planned to be recycled in about 75% of land development, landfill, waste storage, and public projects.
To alleviate public safety concerns and promote the project, the government has been using the soil for trial purposes at the Prime Minister's office and 12 ministry buildings in Tokyo since last year.
In order to ensure the process is carried out in accordance with international security standards, a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) has been signed between Japan and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
IAEA Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi, stated that the agency will continue to support Japan's environmental improvement efforts in line with international safety standards. Hirotaka Ishihara, Japan's Minister of the Environment, indicated that this collaboration with the IAEA will not only ensure the project is carried out transparently and safely, but also enhance public trust.
The Japanese government aims to gradually expand the use of land in regional cities and increase efforts to inform the public about safety tests.
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