A tyre recycing facility will be developed at Mowbray after the development was approved by the City of Launceston.
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The facility was approved unanimously at the council meeting on Monday.
The Environmental Protection Agency released its report into the proposed facility on April 3.
The proposal involves the delivery and storage of up to 1500 tonnes of end of life tyres in outdoor storage on a block of land within an industrial area of Launceston.
Also proposed is a purpose-built shed for a tyre shredder and moulding plant to process up to 8640 tonnes of waste tyres per annum, including storage for another 10 tonnes of tyres waiting processing.
Adermen briefly discussed the environmental impacts of the facility.
However, it was noted the environmental impact of the facility would be monitored by the EPA.
Conditions include:
- noise emission limits
- secure fencing around the site
- the proponent needs to develop a fire management and response plan to mitigate fire risk
The proponent of the development is Tim Chugg of Phoenix Rubber.
Caitlin Jarvis
I have worked in the Tasmanian digital/print media for 11 years, spanning two newsrooms. I have developed a keen interest in agricultural, development and education news, as well as issues-based long-form journalism. Contact me at caitlin.jarvis@examiner.com.au
I have worked in the Tasmanian digital/print media for 11 years, spanning two newsrooms. I have developed a keen interest in agricultural, development and education news, as well as issues-based long-form journalism. Contact me at caitlin.jarvis@examiner.com.au
