Meeting covers the digestor plant’s impact on Winwick. Concerns include smell, traffic, site appearance, and local archaeology.
Nichols said Severn Trent hasn’t applied for planning yet. If they do, people can share their thoughts. Nichols met with Severn Trent about Winwick residents’ worries.
Residents are concerned about smells, traffic, and the site’s look. They also worry about local archaeology. The smell from processing food waste is a valid concern.
Trucks enter a building, and waste goes below ground. The building doors seal to stop smells. Air treatment systems handle any odors inside. They wash and sanitize vehicles after they are finished. The tanks get checked for leaks regularly.
The site will likely cause more traffic. About 60 vehicles will visit daily. That’s about 5-6 vehicles per hour on weekdays. HGVs will use A49 Winwick Link Road. They will not go down Myddleton Lane or Waterworks Lane. They also won’t use the east part of Highfield Lane.
Winwick already has lots of traffic. Severn Trent Green Power is reviewing highway routes. This happened after a recent public event. They plan to create woodland and hedgerows.
This will also include visual screening. This reduces its visual affect of the project. A bowl barrow exists on the site. Historic England protects this historical site. The plans show it will not be impacted. Further, the Battle of Winwick site is safe.
Nichols understands the ongoing worries. She said these worries must be addressed. She will ensure Severn Trent keeps its promises. This will reduce the impact during planning. Nichols plans to see a working site herself.