I understand that all is proceeding relatively smoothly at
the new Energy from Waste facility at Great Blakenham. By the end of the year the plant should be
ready to receive its first visitors, and if you are interested in being among
the first to see it, the time has come to plan a visit.
The facility is now in its commissioning stage, and despite one or two
inevitable glitches, all is on track to be ready on time. The two waste processing lines, each capable
of handling 380 tonnes a day, are being tested, which involves steam cleaning
the boiler. I understand that this has
resulted in some interesting pink steam emerging from the plant.
This week the first waste from Norfolk has been processed. Recently Suffolk County Council signed an
agreement with our northern neighbours to process some 40,000 tons per annum on
their behalf. This is a good deal for
both sides, with Suffolk gaining through increased economies of scale, and
Norfolk saving money by avoiding landfill charges.
The visitor centre is currently being planned, and the
interactive and other displays will be installed in the autumn. The centre will be open to visiting groups of
all kinds. If you know of a school or adult group, who
would be interested in enjoying what promises to be a most interesting
experience, you should contact suffolkefw@sita.co.uk
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