Multi-billion-dollar Nuclear Plant Potentially Within Reach for Livermore
In a significant development, the City Council of Livermore, California, has unanimously approved land-use entitlements for a proposed nuclear fusion research facility by Pacific Fusion. This decision puts Livermore in a strong position to land the billion-dollar fusion research hub, although the project approvals do not guarantee its realization.
If the project materializes, it is expected to bring about 250 high-quality jobs - technicians, engineers, and scientists - and generate roughly $600,000 a year in city revenue. The city sees this project as a cornerstone for its innovation economy, with potential partnerships at Las Positas College and nearby national labs.
The proposed facility will be a fusion research and demonstration facility, not a power plant, and uses established safety practices. Pacific Fusion, if they choose Livermore, will build a 225,500-square-foot research and development building on a 14-acre parcel along West Jack London Boulevard. The project would involve road widening, a new signalized entrance, and a Class I multiuse trail along the site's frontage.
Besides Livermore, no other specific cities are mentioned as being evaluated for the location of Pacific Fusion's fusion research and development center in the provided search results. However, the company is also considering locations in Alameda and Albuquerque, and Livermore's approval moves it to the front of the line.
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