The Eastern Transfer Station has been built to increase waste management capacity in the county and will aim to handle up to 140,000 tonnes of waste per year once operational.
Located behind the existing Ware Recycling Centre and next to the former Biffa landfill site, the facility has been constructed on a 1.4-hectare site. The project includes a main waste transfer building and a smaller secondary building, as well as new office space, a weighbridge and gatehouse for monitoring incoming and outgoing vehicles.
An odour and dust suppression system has also been installed, alongside fire water retention tanks and a pumping station serving the site’s sprinkler systems and water cannons.
Councillor Paul Zukowskyj, executive member for Environment, Transport and Growth at Hertfordshire County Council, said: “The opening of the Eastern Transfer Station is a critical step forward for efficient waste management in Hertfordshire.
“This modern facility will help ensure we can continue delivering efficient waste management services across the county. It will assist in reducing the environmental impacts of managing waste while helping us prepare for future demand.
“The project is a fantastic example of what can be achieved through partnership working, and I would like to thank everyone involved in its successful delivery.”
Project delivery
The project was delivered under the Perfect Circle partnership, with Pick Everard appointed by Hertfordshire County Council through the SCAPE BECS framework.
Pick Everard provided project management, quantity surveying and NEC supervisor services, as well as acting as principal designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
The firm worked alongside main contractor Balfour Beatty to deliver the facility.
Matthew Griffiths, Senior Project Manager at Pick Everard, commented: “The eastern waste transfer station will support the council’s aim to cut the number of waste journeys across the county, reduce carbon emissions and improve how waste is managed day-to-day.
“Working alongside Hertfordshire County Council and Balfour Beatty throughout has been key to getting this right and delivering an efficient facility that we are proud to officially hand over.”
Kay Slade, Managing Director at Balfour Beatty, added: “Working closely with Hertfordshire County Council, Pick Everard and our supply chain partners, we have delivered a modern facility that will improve how waste is managed across the county while helping to reduce carbon emissions.
“This project demonstrates our expertise in delivering infrastructure that supports our customer’s sustainability goals and provides essential services for local communities.”
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