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Lucas Heights Nuclear Reactor

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First published on 28 May 2010. Updated on 17 Jan 2011.

Whether you're pro or anti-nuclear, it's important to know how it all works. Lucas Heights houses Australia's only research and medical nuclear reactor, OPAL. There are fascinating two-hour tours hosted by men and women of science. The reactor is submerged in a deep pool of water, which gives it an eerie blue, radioactive glow; this sight alone is worth the rigorous security checks.

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New Illawarra Rd

Lucas Heights 2234

Telephone 02 9717 3111

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