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14/09/2016

Veolia Signs £1bn Waste Deal With Hertfordshire County Council

Veolia has signed a £1 billion deal with Hertfordshire County Council which will see a new energy recovery facility built in the region.

The contract involves handling Hertfordshire's waste for the next 30 years as well as building a new incinerator plant. Subject to planning permission, construction work could commence in 2017.

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The facility will generate up to 33.5 MW of electricity from some 350,000 tonnes of potential residual 'black bin' waste each year.

Overall, the development would create 300 jobs during its construction and 40 permanent jobs once operational.

Estelle Brachlianoff, Senior Executive Vice President Veolia UK and Ireland, said: "Our partnership with Hertfordshire County Council has been strengthened following this new contract that will result in a significant investment in waste treatment infrastructure. This solution will not only maximise landfill diversion, but also represents a source of low carbon energy which will power 69,000 homes per year."

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