The project is set to be conducted in phases to keep the centre open to the public, but the council warned there may be fewer booking slots at certain times.
The council said that the work would be carried out by construction firm RG Carter Ltd and is set to be completed in early 2024.
The redevelopment is said to be partly funded with £794,414 from East Suffolk council through the Community Infrastructure Levy collected from new housing developments in the East Suffolk area.
New design
The new design is planned to increase capacity for cars on site, reduce queuing on the highway and provide greater capacity to meet future growth. A feeder lane from Foxhall Road is also set to be installed to make access into the site safer.
The local authority added that the site will have a raised level construction, giving better access to the containers for users without the need for stairs. Moreover, containers can be emptied without the need to close the site.
The new layout will see the reuse shop location change, with the shop closed for a period early next year to allow this to take place.
‘Flagship site’
Councillor Richard Smith, cabinet member for economic development, transport strategy and waste, asked the public to for patience while improvements are being made as there may be disruption at times.
He added: “Foxhall is the busiest recycling centre in the county, so once complete this really will be a flagship site for Suffolk residents.”
Councillor James Mallinder, East Suffolk council’s cabinet member for the environment, said: “We are committed to making it as easy as possible for residents to dispose of their waste correctly, so it is fantastic to see Community Infrastructure Levy funds – which we collect from developers – support these essential improvements.”
One of the 11 recycling centres around the county, Foxhall accounts for 19% of recycling and waste, collecting more than 12,500 tonnes a year. It is managed by FCC Environment.
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