A proposed biogas plant fuelled by chicken waste in the outskirts of Anwick, Lincolnshire, has sparked opposition from an active community group. The plant aims to process 120,000 tonnes of chicken droppings and associated waste into gas for the national grid. The opposition campaign is rooted in potential environmental consequences, including increased traffic and unpleasant odours. Stream Bioenergy, the developer, argues that the biogas production is a naturally occurring process and assures that the plant will be under strict regulation. The plant, intended to be built adjacent to the Moy Park poultry factory, has planning documents stating that it is designed to operate efficiently while mitigating potential impacts as much as possible. The documents further state that the plant will not be an eyesore, and odours and noise will be carefully managed. Furthermore, they claim there will be no significant increase in traffic as the waste and feedstock will primarily be sourced locally.
This story was adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by www.bbc.com.
