Representation by Maureen Robertson
- Date submitted
- 9 October 2022
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I strongly object to this enormous incinerator will burn 625,000 tonnes of household waste per year and will generate 25 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in its lifetime. The waste would be delivered by road from 9 surrounding counties and result in 380 lorry movements per day, many travelling down the A1101, which passes through several Norfolk villages, resulting in severe road damage and increased pollution in these rural residencies. Pollutants from the incinerator chimney will be washed down onto the nearby arable farmland and orchards, Several firms have declared if it is built, they would have to close and move away as they operate highly sterile food production facilities, this would mean loss of many jobs. I believe a facility of this size is wholly unsuitable for this area and think there are many key concerns that still haven’t been fully addressed, such as the impacts on health, traffic, and the environment amongst others