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Chard - Former sewage works to become community recycling facility - and more
Plans to create new community recycling facilities in Chard took a big step forward this week with the acquisition of the site - a former sewage treatment works.
The brownfield site, off Beeching Close, has been purchased by Somerset County Council for the project which is being managed by Somerset Waste Partnership. Plans for the site include a modern Household Waste Recycling Centre to replace the current Chaffcombe site, as well as space for small industrial units and a large green space for the community.
Rob Kidson, project manager for Somerset Waste Partnership explained: “The site sits between houses, an industrial area and a nature reserve. This will be the perfect development to join them up. Instead of a fairly run down piece of land the local community gains a much needed recycling facility, industrial units to support job creation, and local houses will have a community greenfield site to buffer them from the development.”
The development follows a long period of consultation with the community, stretching back over three years.
“It has been a lot of work but it will pay off in many ways,” added Hazel Prior-Sankey, Vice-Chair of the Somerset Waste Board and County Environment Portfolio Holder. “Chard will gain a site that will boost the local economy and environment. The plans include better transport links, with improved cycle tracks that can be used both by commuters and people out on a Sunday ride. This scope is something new for Household Waste Recycling Centres and I’m pleased we can get on with it.”
Work is now ongoing to select and appoint a development contractor. Decisions on that are expected in a few weeks.
For more information on recycling and waste in Somerset, including advice on how you can reduce the amount you produce, log on to www.recyclesomerset.info
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Notes to Editors:
About the Somerset Waste Partnership:
The Somerset Waste Partnership provides waste and recycling services on behalf of Mendip, South Somerset, Sedgemoor and West Somerset District Councils, Taunton Deane Borough Council and Somerset County Council.
Somerset Waste Partnership contract Viridor Waste Management to operate 18 Household Waste Recycling Centres across Somerset.
HWRCs recycle more than 70% of all waste deposited.
Media Contact:
For enquires about the Somerset Waste Partnership, please contact Mark Blaker, Senior Communications Officer on 01823 625714.
10 September 2008
For further details contact Mark Blaker
01823 625714
Email: Mark.blaker@somersetwaste.gov.uk
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