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BBC<\/p>\nRebecca Curran<\/p>\n
BBC Scotland News<\/p>\n
BBC<\/p>\n
The “energy from waste” incinerator is in Aberdeen’s East Tullos area<\/p>\n
A new \u00a3150m heat generating waste plant in Aberdeen could return to operation within the next week after being shut down for nearly two months, BBC Scotland News understands.<\/p>\n
The facility in East Tullos was opened in April last year but then closed in June.<\/p>\n
Operator Indaver previously confirmed it was reviewing its future involvement in the project, citing “ongoing issues”, and the incinerator is still not accepting waste deliveries.<\/p>\n
Aberdeen City Council said it had been informed that Indaver had reached an agreement with EFW Ness Ltd, which will run the facility moving forward.<\/p>\n
As a result of the shut down, non-recyclable waste from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray has been being sent to landfill in Peterhead.<\/p>\n
An Aberdeen City Council spokesperson said: “The Councils have been informed that the two parties have reached an agreement that sees EFW Ness Limited running the facility moving forward, with a return to full operations shortly. <\/p>\n
“Indications are that this may be within the coming week. Waste continues to be diverted to other disposal facilities in the meantime.”<\/p>\n
“Costs will be recovered from the contractor and residents of Torry won’t see their energy bills increase as a result of the temporary closure.”<\/p>\n
It has led to some delays to bin collections over recent weeks.<\/p>\n
The incinerator is used by Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray councils for non-recyclable waste, to reduce the amount sent to landfill.<\/p>\n
The project is also designed to generate heat that is used in thousands of nearby homes.<\/p>\n
Indaver and EFW Ness have been approached for official comment.<\/p>\n
Aberdeen councillor Deena Tissera said: “It is encouraging that the energy from waste plant is close to reopening following the recent dispute.<\/p>\n
“However, the fact remains that the council was blindsided by the announcement – a situation that raises serious concerns about communication and oversight.”<\/p>\n
She added that “serious lessons” must be learned, and that any losses incurred by the council were reimbursed.<\/p>\n
Landfill ban<\/p>\n