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By Emma Draper - Local Democracy Reporter

Construction has started on a new £3 million civic amenity site in Braddan.

 

The new site is scheduled to be open in June 2023 and is designed to take waste and recycling.

 

Currently the centre in Pulrose is running at maximum capacity – the new one will eventually become its replacement.

 

The 150,000 square foot site, roughly three football pitches, will be located in the Middle Park Industrial Estate on Richmond Hill.

 

It will provide for the disposal of domestic waste and recycling and includes similar features such as a vehicle weighbridge, site office, re-use shed, skips and parking.

 

The new site will be publicly owned and operated by the Eastern District Joint Civic Amenity Site Committee.

 

Design and construction of the scheme is being carried out by Dandara.

 

Councillor Natalie Byron, a member of the Civic Amenity Site Committee, said: “The project demonstrates our commitment and the commitment of our friends in neighbouring authorities to waste reduction and recycling, and to establishing and maintaining innovative waste management infrastructure to protect the Island’s environment and society.

 

“It is extremely positive to be in a position where we can officially mark the start of the construction of a development which will serve as a fine replacement for the existing amenity facility and be used by residents in Douglas, Onchan, Braddan, Santon and Garff.”

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