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A number of measures are being taken to reduce the
impact from Backwell Recycling Centre on the surrounding
area.
Following a meeting between councillors, officers from the
council and local residents, a plan is being drawn up to reduce
noise on the site at Coles Quarry in liaison with contractors and
their site supervisors.
This will include greater care in manoeuvring the skips and
ongoing liaison with the local church to ensure their services are
not disrupted.
A special acoustic fence is planned to provide a shield for the
main bin area, and the acquisition of additional equipment in the
form of a roller packer to assist with the movement of bins and the
compaction of the rubbish is being considered.
Cllr Carl Francis-Pester, executive member for the environment,
said: "I hope these initiatives demonstrate how seriously we have
taken the issues raised by local residents.
"Whilst we need to use every opportunity to increase recycling
to avoid Government fines, we cannot ignore the welfare of
residents around these sites." |