The proposed Mega Incinerator planned for Wisbech would be a “catastrophe” for the town, campaigners have said.
Why would this affect us in Whittlesey.
1/ There would be a good possibility that any waste (IBA – Incinerator Bottom Ash) would be processed at facilities already running from the Saxon Pit area.
2/ A vast increase in our already overloaded HGV’s passing along the A605, resulting in more pollutants and carbon.
Fenland District Council says it will not allow the developer behind the planned mega-incinerator for Wisbech access across land it owns.
The district council has been one of the leading opponents of MVV Environment Ltd’s plans for the 54-megawatt burner on a site off Algores Way.
Now the authority has reiterated to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, that it will not voluntarily allow ‘a right of access over Algores Way’ which is needed by the applicant behind the Medworth Scheme to build the incinerator.
A decision from the Secretary of State is due by Wednesday, February 21st.In a statement issued this week the council said: “Fenland District Council has maintained its strong objection to the proposed Wisbech incinerator after the Secretary of State deciding the plan asked for an updated position on a specific aspect.”
In its reply, the council said: “Fenland District Council maintains its strong objection in principle to the proposed Medworth Scheme which reflects the significant concerns of the local community.
The council has been asked to update on its position regarding ‘a right of access over Algores Way,’ which is required by the applicant to carry out the plan.
“The council will not voluntarily give Temporary Possession Rights to the applicant given the council’s objection in principle to the development.
“The applicant is fully aware of this and hence the applicant has not made an approach to reach an agreement.”
RG Note : I strongly support the Wisbech Town Council, the residents group Wisbech Without Incineration (WisWIN) and FDC in their objections to this proposal.
