Dear Sir,
In a recent article and radio interview, Ian Jones of Fornax described the proposed Newton Aycliffe incinerator as a safe facility and claimed Fornax would be a “good neighbour.” Many of us residents fear this does not reflect reality.
Many of us argue Newton Aycliffe Business Park, where the hazardous waste incinerator would be sited, is not “mostly industrial” as claimed. It sites near nurseries, a college, cafes, children’s activity centres, a family swimming centre, homes and small local businesses. Durham County Council refused planning permission, and residents made clear this location is wholly inappropriate for a hazardous waste incinerator.
Thousands of objections were submitted to the Environment Agency, which can be viewed online. Local residents and businesses came together to campaign against the proposed hazardous waste incinerator. A peer review of risk assessments, within the permit application, was commissioned, which raised potential concerns we believe require serious consideration from the Environment Agency.
Equally troubling are the many pages of waste types included in the Fornax application. Many in the community fear emissions pose serious long-term risks to the community’s health and the environment.
A Facebook group was created: STOP Heighington Lane Incinerator and has over 3,000 members. We strongly hope the Environment Agency refuse the permit.
A hazardous waste incinerator, we feel, does not belong in the heart of a community. If one must be built, it should be far from homes, schools, and businesses. Newton Aycliffe deserves clean air.
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