Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Safety, Licensing, and Testing Centre Planned for Regina

Small modular nuclear reactor safety, licensing, and testing centre planned for Regina

The testing centre will be located next to the University of Regina at Innovation Saskatchewan's research and technology park. It will house two "test loops” that simulate a part of a small modular reactor.

‘A nationally unifying project’: Regina to host small modular reactor testing site

The project is funded by SaskPower and the federal government and will advance the province’s preparation for the creation of 2,500-3,500 jobs needed to build and operate nuclear plants by the mid 2030s.

Funding confirmed for SMR safety and testing centre at U of R

The federal government is committing $1.96 million through PrairiesCan. SaskPower is committing $4 million, with $2 million from Prairies Economic Development Canada and $1 million from Innovation Saskatchewan.