The two towns without local plants were frustrated by the reluctance from other municipalities possessing nuclear power plants, and launched a movement to initiate a merger that would transcend regions (Nishu and Wakasa) and counties.
立地自治体の腰の重さに業を煮やしたように、お互いに立地していない両町が郡、地域（二州と若狭）を超えた合併へと動き出した。