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Ground-breaking ceremony for new £3 million sustainable site

Friday, 19 August 2022 11:46

A commitment by the Eastern District Joint Civic Amenity Site Committee to enhanced waste reduction and recycling has been celebrated at a ground-breaking ceremony.

 

Officers and politicians from all five authorities – Douglas, Onchan, Braddan, Santon and Garff - attended the event on the site of what will be the Island’s new £3 million Eastern Civic Amenity site at Middle Park in Braddan.

 

Designed to take waste and recycling, the facility is being built after the Committee confirmed the current operation in Pulrose, which is used by over half the Island’s population, is at maximum capacity.

 

The 1.4-hectare site, next to the energy from waste plant, will be publicly owned and operated by the Eastern District Joint Civic Amenity Site Committe. 

 

Design and construction of the scheme is being carried out by developer Dandara.

 

Councillor Natalie Byron, a member of the Civic Amenity Site Committee, said: ‘The project demonstrates our commitment and the commitment of our friends in neighbouring authorities to waste reduction and recycling, and to establishing and maintaining innovative waste management infrastructure to protect the Island’s environment and society.

 

‘It is extremely positive to be in a position where we can officially mark the start of the construction of a development which will serve as a fine replacement for the existing amenity facility and be used by residents in Douglas, Onchan, Braddan, Santon and Garff.’

 

It will provide for the disposal of domestic waste and recycling, and will include improved features to those currently provided - a vehicle weighbridge, site office, re-use shed, skips and parking facilities.