2009 Community conceives of deep geological repository idea, engagement begins 2009 Community conceives of deep geological repository idea, engagement begins 2014 DeepGEO is formed as a company (Canada first) 2014 DeepGEO is formed as a company (Canada first) 2016 Early site studies begin 2016 Early site studies begin 2020 Teams established in three locations 2020 Teams established in three locations 2022 Regional and National MOUs 2022 Regional and National MOUs 2024 Partnership agreement with AFCONE 2024 Partnership agreement with AFCONE 2025 First Customer Agreement* 2025 First Customer Agreement* 2029 First Site Full Regulatory Approval * 2029 First Site Full Regulatory Approval * 2030 Begin construction of repository and interim storage * 2030 Begin construction of repository and interim storage * 2031 Receive 1st spent nuclear fuel in interim storage facility * 2031 Receive 1st spent nuclear fuel in interim storage facility * 2035 Operation of repository 2035 Operation of repository
