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Mill site could create more jobs than paper mill - Bruce
March 29, 2010 12:00 AM
Originally published by The Rt Hon Malcolm Bruce MP
Originally published by The Rt Hon Malcolm Bruce MP
Lib Dem MP for Gordon welcomes ambitious plans for mill site.
Malcolm Bruce, Liberal Democrat MP for Gordon, has welcomed ambitious new plans for the former Inverurie Paper Mill site, announced today (Monday 29th March).
The initial proposal is for a biomass plant using wood pellets, which will generate up to 31MW of renewable energy.
Commenting, Mr Bruce said:
"The plans for the site are ambitious and forward looking.
"The 260 construction jobs, and up to 130 permanent jobs associated with the biomass plant offer a real boost for the local economy. In addition, there is great potential for former paper mill workers to be re-employed.
"I was also pleased to note that there is scope for further industrial development at the site, possibly including a data storage facility. If this potential is realised, it is quite possible that the site could employ more people than the paper mill did.
"I particularly welcome the decision to re-open the railhead, which will be environmentally beneficial and adds to the attractiveness of the site for other users.
"I hope that the relevant procedures on planning and environmental approvals can move forward, so that work can begin in the near future.
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