Support

Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options

Representation ID: 29531

Received: 23/01/2015

Respondent: Mrs Hazel Smith

Representation Summary:

Whichever option 1-4 is chosen, priority should be given to improving the smelliest parts of the Wastewater Treatment Plant's operation, which now seems to be the open storm tanks that smelly water goes into when it rains hard after a long dry spell. This type of weather will become more common, and there seems to be no justification for having these tanks open to the air. They should be covered and the air extracted should be scrubbed so that the smell is removed.

Full text:

Support: I would like to see the Waste Water Treatment Centre moved away or significantly modernised to stop any odour-nuisance to neighbours. The aggregates area in this option effectively blocks any possible level crossing to Fen Road. I approve of the housing development, must insist on 40% affordable. Option 3 is a stepping-stone to this option and could be an interim solution. Further housing could be added later.

Comment:
Whichever option 1-4 is chosen, priority should be given to improving the smelliest parts of the Wastewater Treatment Plant's operation, which now seems to be the open storm tanks that smelly water goes into when it rains hard after a long dry spell. This type of weather will become more common, and there seems to be no justification for having these tanks open to the air. They should be covered and the air extracted should be scrubbed so that the smell is removed.