Upgrading Radioactive Waste Management Facility in Armenia

Abstract

Spent sealed radioactive sources in Armenia are managed and disposed of at a 'Radon' facility near the settlement of Metzamor, just 40km from Yerevan. Chronic lack of funding since the facility was commissioned in 1982 resulted in serious problems with the buildings, infrastructure, security and equipment of the facility. Some of these problems were addressed within an internationally-funded project aimed at improving radiological safety at the facility.