Environmental permit issued for Cardiff Energy from Waste facility
Posted 4 Nov 2010
Viridor has secured an Environmental Permit for its planned Energy from Waste site in Trident Park, Cardiff.
The Environmental Permit issued by the Environment Agency on 4 November gives permission to Viridor to operate the Energy from Waste plant, which will comply with strict European legislation to ensure emissions are as low as they can be to protect the environment and human health.
Dan Cooke, Viridor’s External Affairs Manager, said: “Viridor is pleased with the decision of the Environment Agency to grant a Permit for the operation of its Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility and respects the agency’s thorough approach to the granting of the Permit.
“The facility will use tried and tested technology that is already in operation at over 20 sites in the UK and over 400 sites across Europe. The emissions from the facility will be constantly monitored by the Environment Agency and will in no way compromise local air quality standards. The emissions will of course also meet stringent conditions in line with the relevant EU standards.
“The Trident Park facility could make a considerable contribution towards meeting the challenging residual waste needs of the area, working alongside high levels of recycling, and provide the opportunity to help businesses and local authorities achieve greater resource efficiency. Importantly, the facility will also bring much needed new jobs to the area and potentially provide electricity and heat to nearby properties and local businesses.
“Viridor is looking forward to continuing its dialogue with the local community in the coming months,and will continue to keep all interested parties fully informed as we take this development forward.”
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