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10/07/2013
'Gasification' Plant Approved
A new 'gasification' plant that is expected to convert 80,000 tonnes of mixed waste a year into electricity and heat has been approved for Lisburn.
Environment Minister Alex Attwood announced planning permission for the Energy from Waste (EfW) plant at the former Burn House Rendering facility.
Mr Attwood said: "This facility will provide a boost for the Lisburn area creating construction jobs in the short term and permanent skilled jobs once completed. I am a firm supporter of Energy from Waste opportunities and of alternative, more environmentally sustainable energy plans. This facility will deal with our waste, prevent landfill and create renewable energy.
"Whilst I am currently consulting on an ambitious 60% target of waste being recycled by 2020, there is still a need for facilities to deal with waste that is not recyclable. This proposal achieves the right balance in planning terms, is good for the economy and a better option for the environment."
(IT/CD)
Environment Minister Alex Attwood announced planning permission for the Energy from Waste (EfW) plant at the former Burn House Rendering facility.
Mr Attwood said: "This facility will provide a boost for the Lisburn area creating construction jobs in the short term and permanent skilled jobs once completed. I am a firm supporter of Energy from Waste opportunities and of alternative, more environmentally sustainable energy plans. This facility will deal with our waste, prevent landfill and create renewable energy.
"Whilst I am currently consulting on an ambitious 60% target of waste being recycled by 2020, there is still a need for facilities to deal with waste that is not recyclable. This proposal achieves the right balance in planning terms, is good for the economy and a better option for the environment."
(IT/CD)
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