Anti nuclear protest organisted by ATC - Photo EFE The Ministry for Industry has chosen Villar de Cañas in Cuenca to house the new national radioactive waste cemetery for Spain. The village is in the centre of Spain, just 40 minutes from Madrid.
The proposal was taken to the cabinet today by the Minister, José Manuel Soria. It also signifies a 700 million cash hand out for the municipality which is agriculture based and has a population of just 442, and it is expected to create 300 direct jobs.
The Mayor, José María Saiz, said ‘It’s as if we have won the lottery’ although he admitted he had received no official communication yet. Local Socialists say they are against the decision and have not ruled out demonstrations.
