The new facility, the company said, would be used to create energy from household and commercial waste – either in the form of electricity, heat or a mix of both.
Waterbeach Waste Management Park provides waste management services for local authorities, businesses and residents in Cambridgeshire and the East of England.
The new facility will be developed on land next to the existing Mechanical Biological Treatment hall at Waterbeach Waste Management Park.
The Waterbeach site has a chequered history with two essential pieces of equipment failing in 2012 – forcing 2,200 tonnes a week of household waste from across Cambridgeshire to be sent to landfill for about a year (see letsrecycle.com story). The site was originally owned by Donarbon which was acquired by Amey in 2010.
Amey also has new waste facilities in Milton Keynes and North Yorkshire already in commissioning and a further facility on the Isle of Wight in construction.
Investment in Cambridgeshire
The company’s environmental services managing director, Rob Edmondson, said: “Amey is strengthening its presence in this sector and the proposed new facility will signify continuing investment in waste treatment capability in Cambridgeshire.
“We expect the new facility would handle around 230,000 tonnes of household and commercial waste a year, generating enough electricity to power the equivalent of 45,000 homes. It would also create more than 300 jobs during construction and into operations.
“We’re currently discussing technology and design solutions with expert providers, prior to submitting a planning application later this year.”
Before submitting a planning application, Amey will also be holding public information sessions for local residents. The two sessions will take place on Friday 8 September (2pm to 8pm) and Saturday 9 September (10am – 4pm) at Waterbeach Waste Management Park, Ely Road, Waterbeach, CB25 9PG. No booking is required.
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