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25 years of cutting-edge research – at 1730 metres above sea-level
On 25th September, guests and partners from around the world joined Nagra to celebrate 25 years of the Grimsel Test Site.
 
Scientists have been carrying out research in the field of radioactive waste disposal in the underground rock laboratory on the Grimsel pass since 1984. Over the years, the Grimsel Test Site (GTS) has evolved into an important international research centre – today organisations from around the world are involved in the projects. The work has provided important input for the Swiss waste management programme and continues to make a valuable contribution to optimisation of geological disposal projects.

The GTS is located beneath the Juchlistock in the 300 million year old granite of the Aar Massif. It is open to visitors from the beginning of June till the end of October.
 
 
 

Impressions from the anniversary celebration:
 
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Dr. Ingo Blechschmidt, Head of the Grimsel Test Site (left) and Dr. Stratis Vomvoris, Division Head International Services and Projects
(Photo: Comet)

 
Click to enlarge… From left to right: Dr. Ingo Blechschmidt, Head of the Grimsel Test Site, Dr. Thomas Ernst, CEO of Nagra, and Dr. Wolfgang Kickmaier, former Head of the Grimsel Test Site
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Click to enlarge… Dr. Markus Fritschi, Member of Nagra's Executive Board, welcomes guests to the celebration in the rock laboratory
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Click to enlarge… Dr. Ingo Blechschmidt, Head of the Grimsel Test Site, guides guests through the laboratory
(Photo: Comet)
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