Kemmerer Plans for Man Camp to House 1,600 TerraPower Nuclear Plant Workers
5 hours ago
- #Workforce Planning
- #Nuclear Energy
- #Housing Development
- TerraPower's nuclear plant in Kemmerer is under construction, requiring housing for ~1,600 temporary and ~250 permanent workers.
- A workforce housing hub ("man camp") is planned with amenities like dining, recreation, and a cantina; proposals from 5-7 bidders are being considered.
- Three permanent housing developments are underway in Kemmerer, including apartments, single-family homes, and custom-built homes for permanent staff.
- Concerns exist about using taxpayer funds for private housing developers and competition with local businesses from on-site amenities.
- The workforce hub aims to prevent a boom-bust cycle and may be repurposed for future projects like data centers or additional TerraPower units.