Lady Barbara Judge CBE conducted an on-site inspection of Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear power station on January 25, 2013.
February 13, 2013
- Lady Barbara Judge CBE received a briefing on the physical layout of the power station as well as a report on the progress of the safety measures being implemented based on the lessons learned from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident.
- Following the briefing, Lady Barbara Judge CBE was escorted into the site to inspect the tide embankments, the tide barriers under construction and the newly constructed water reservoir used to secure a stable supply of freshwater. The anti-seismic building and other related facilities were also inspected.
- Feedback from Lady Barbara Judge CBE after the inspection
- ○ In order to proceed with an effective observation of TEPCO's nuclear reforms as a deputy chairman of the Nuclear Reform Monitoring Committee, I thought it necessary to pay a direct visit to the nuclear power station.
- ○ Progress is being made on the implementation of measures to enhance safety.
- ○ I have inspected many different power stations. However, I have never felt as safe as I did here.
- ○ I'm sure that TEPCO has implemented every measure that can be taken. It was most reassuring to see and verify the various safety measures being taken such as the embankments, the water reservoir as well as the related safety measures being implemented at the building site.
- ○ I am very impressed by the efforts that TEPCO is putting forth to achieve the highest global standards in safety.
- ○ I appreciate TEPCO for giving a good opportunity to see their best efforts to overcome the difficult issues.
