Plans for a £40m hazardous waste plant in Teesside were rejected by a narrow vote, raising concerns about local health and job creation.
Teesside: Plans for a new hazardous waste processing plant have been rejected. The vote was very close, just 5-4 against it.
The proposed incinerator was to be built at Boundary Road West, near Grangetown. It would have burned various materials to generate energy.
Despite support from planners, the local council turned it down. The company behind the project claimed it would create over 20 jobs.
Some community members raised concerns about the health risks of more incinerators in the area. They questioned the waste’s origins and how it would be stored.
Councillor Lynn Pallister highlighted the number of existing incinerators and their potential impact on residents’ health. Some locals felt the project could have brought investment and jobs.
Others worried about air pollution and the safety of the process. They expressed doubts about the emissions and the location of the plant.
One reader suggested moving waste disposal to a barge near Parliament to see how decision-makers would react. Another pointed out that much waste is generated locally.
Questions were raised about why the waste couldn’t go to an existing facility instead of building a new incinerator. The community is concerned about the “Smoggies” label.
What do you think about the council’s decision? Is it better for the environment or does it hurt local jobs? Share your thoughts in the comments.
