Bartlett said the nuclear plant has real estate value of about $100 million but he did not think the plant's shutdown would result in an economic downturn for the county's economy. The world 's oldest active nuclear power plant is to shut down this year , a year ahead of schedule . The Oyster Creek facility in New Jersey was due to close at the end of 2019 but has become too costly to run , according to its operator , Exelon . The plant supports 500 jobs directly and adds about $ 80 m to the local economy . Concerns have been raised about safety , with environmental groups saying waste water from the plant has killed marine life . The facility 's spent fuel rods are expected to remain radioactive for 250,000 years .
The world 's oldest active nuclear power plant is to shut down this year , a year ahead of schedule . The Oyster Creek facility in New Jersey was due to close at the end of 2019 but has become too costly to run , according to its operator , Exelon . The plant supports 500 jobs directly and adds about $ 80 m to the local economy . Concerns have been raised about safety , with environmental groups saying waste water from the plant has killed marine life . The facility 's spent fuel rods are expected to remain radioactive for 250,000 years .