A ship
recycling firm has been granted a permit change to expand its operation in
Swansea.
New
environment body Natural Resources Wales says Swansea Drydocks Ltd can now
expand the area where it dismantles ships to include a "wet berth".
It will
temporarily store old vessels to start stripping fixtures and fittings and
remove waste fuel.
Natural
Resources Wales held a second round of public consultation before making its
decision.
The
restrictions within the permit will make sure that the surrounding environment
is protected during the company's stripping of old vessels.
The ships
will be fully dismantled in the dry docks area.
Mary Youell,
from Natural Resources Wales, said: "We've carried out a thorough
assessment into these proposals as well as consulting with health
professionals, businesses and local people.
"Our
assessment has shown that the company has the right measures in place to allow
them to expand the facility without impacting on local people or the
environment."
She said
officers would continue to monitor operations at the site to ensure the company
continues to meet the high environmental standards set in the permit.
Source: BBC.
26 April 2013
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