What is the latest status of the project “HIFAR Reactor Decommissioning”?

The status recorded for “HIFAR Reactor Decommissioning” is Under Construction.

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Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “HIFAR Reactor Decommissioning”: government bodies (Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation).

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HIFAR Reactor Decommissioning

Sector: Waste Processing and Treatment • Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Source: Nuclear Engineering International

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The Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has initiated the decommissioning of the High Flux Australian Reactor (HIFAR), marking the end of its operational era since its commissioning in 1958. The project will follow international best practices and involves multiple phases, including the removal of internal infrastructure and radioactive components.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Waste Processing and Treatment, Nuclear, Government
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Nuclear Engineering International

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The project “HIFAR Reactor Decommissioning” is an infrastructure initiative in the Waste Processing and Treatment sector, located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Nuclear Engineering International.

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Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has initiated the decommissioning of the High Flux Australian Reactor (HIFAR), marking the end of its operational era since its commissioning in 1958. The project will follow international best practices and involves multiple phases, including the removal of internal infrastructure and radioactive components.
Original sector	Nuclear

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Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
City	Sydney

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Source	Nuclear Engineering International
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Record type	Project
Sector	Waste Processing and Treatment, Nuclear, Government
Article published date	2025-03-09

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