Published on:
15
March 2012
The go-ahead has been given for a new landfill gas management system to be installed as part of the council's total commitment to climate change.
Councillors on the Planning Committee today (Thursday) approved an application to install a Landfill Gas Management System and Flare at the former Black Devon Landfill site in Alloa.
The new system will ensure a reduction in methane emissions, by preventing uncontrolled emission of gas, the managed collection of gas from the deposited waste and burning at a high temperature.
The proposed new landfill gas management system emerged after discussions between Clackmannanshire Council and representatives of the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA).
The development will prevent the risk of migration of landfill gas beyond the site boundary and at the same time, minimise the damage to soils.
Garry Dallas, Director of Services to Communities, said: "There will be no health or safety risks to the local population and protected species will be unaffected."
Concerns were raised by some residents in the neighbourhood that the development could result in toxic and noxious emissions, which would be harmful to the community.
Mr Dallas added: "It was always recognised that the landfill site would require a gas management system of some form. Emissions to the air are regulated by SEPA.
"The new management system will allow the former land fill site to be returned to nature, as part of a wider area that will attract wildlife.