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To: Glenn Petersen who wrote (293)	10/18/2001 3:51:52 PM
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Giant bio-proof bunker for sale ananova.com The ultimate property for anyone trying to avoid the threat of terrorist attacks has come onto the market - a massive nuclear bunker. The underground shelter at Drakelow, near Kidderminster, has five miles of tunnels and can survive nuclear, biological and chemical onslaughts. But safety comes at a price as the bunker, which is being sold by a Swiss company, is expected to cost up to £2 million. With special ventilation systems, an operating theatre and male and female dormitories, it would protect up to 150 people. Alex Grimshaw of SKG Equity Partners, agents for the property, said: "It wouldn't take a direct nuclear hit, but apart from that it is totally secure." Mr Grimwade, head of special projects at the London-based financiers, said the bunker covers 285,000 square feet (27,000 square metres). Many of its tunnels are wide enough for vehicular access and it features shelter, living accommodation and work facilities for its occupants. The bunker was built in the 1940s as a back-up factory for Rover for the production of aircraft engines. It was in use until the end of the Second World War and some of the original production targets boards are still in place. In the 1960s, at the height of the Cold War, the bunker was refurbished and designated a Regional Seat of Government. It was further revamped in the 1980s to fully defend against nuclear attack. Mr Grimwade said SKG was expecting a commercial buyer for the property, which comes with potential development land above ground. Story filed: 18:55 Thursday 18th October 2001