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Representation by Christopher MacKillican

Date submitted
6 October 2022
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Members of the public/businesses
  1. Pollution, the level of waste fumes will be unacceptably high. We are all trying to do our bit reduce pollution. It is a good few steps backwards when you build something where it's primary purpose is converting rubbish in to fumes (yes I know power is generated, but this only a bi product) 2. Location, the location is surrounded by 1000s of acres of farmland growing food for human consumption all of which will be exposed to the fumes and any toxic or poisonous components contained. 3. Health affects, anyone consuming food that has been exposed to the toxic and or poisonous components of the fumes may become ill (effects of which may only show up after many years if exposure. Remember Asbestos!) 4. Transport links, the surrounding roads are already very busy, adding a substantial amount of lorries will only make this worse. Which will also add more pollution. 5. Enjoyment of back gardens and the surrounding countryside, people's enjoyment will be ruined by the smell and taste of the toxic and or poisonous fumes. 6. Mental health, all of the above issues will cause myself and others mental health to suffer due to stress and worry caused. 7. Calling it Medworth and not Wisbech as a deliberate attempt to mislead people.