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Search the Public Notice PortalVeolia has said it has had studies issued regarding environmental concerns about a proposed new recycling facility in Bronington.
The company, which holds the contract for Shropshire Council’s waste management, has put forward plans to create an In-Vessel Composting Plant near the village.
If the plans went ahead, the new facility could process as much as 50,000 tonnes of green waste from Shropshire a year.
The plans have proven to be controversial in the village, with residents forming 'Bronington Against Waste Facility'.
The group have raised concerns about the disruption the new facility could bring to the area as well as environmental concerns about the effect to the nearby Fenns and Whixall Mosses.
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The group have said: “The mosses are very sensitive to ammonia levels and there are concerns about the discharge of ammonia from the composting process.
“The site is already high in contaminants from its previous use and there are concerns about the effect of discharges into the local groundwater from the composting process and the resultant leachate.”
In response to an enquiry by the Whitchurch Herald, a spokesperson for Veolia said: “As part of the planning process, a number of studies have been carried out by independent experts which cover the potential ecological impacts of the project, including air and water quality.
“The proximity of the Fenns and Whixall Mosses, a special area of conservation, has been specifically considered within these assessments.”
In response to concerns raised by Bronington Against Waste Facility about the increased traffic from waste delivery to the area Veolia said its “dedicated operational team have developed plans to minimise the number of vehicle trips as far as possible.”
The spokesperson added: “Veolia continues to work closely with all parties in the planning process, including Natural Resources Wales and other relevant regulatory authorities, to ensure this development will deliver a valuable contribution to sustainable waste management in the area.
“The planning process exists to ensure residents’ views are properly heard and we will continue to engage with these.
“Residents and community members can contact Veolia regarding the planning application with any concerns or questions via: veolia.co.uk/proposed-waste-facility-pre-application-consultation.”
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