EIA published on relocation of dump
You have three weeks to comment on the Draft Environment Statement (ES) on the proposal by the Dart Group to relocate Grand Cayman’s landfill to Bodden Town, up to 29th April.
Comments must be in writing either during the two open house sessions later this month, electronically via e-mail to [email protected], mailed to Department of Environment, P.O. Box 10202, Grand Cayman KY1-1002, or hand delivered to the department at the Environmental Centre, 580 North Sound Road, George Town, Grand Cayman.
Dart has published the Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) process by way of the ES that was executed by Cardno ENTRIX and paid for by Dart. It a technical based evaluation of potential environmental impacts from the proposed waste-management project. The EIA states that is has not identified any significant environmental impacts that cannot be addressed.
Two Open House sessions are being provided to inform the public about the EIA Process and invite comments on the ES. Representatives from Cardno ENTRIX, the Proponent and the EAB will be available at both sessions to provide information and receive comments concerning the Draft ES. These sessions will occur on Wednesday, April 17, at the Bodden Town Civic Centre and on Thursday, April 18 at the Elmslie Memorial United Church. The sessions open at 5pm with the formal presentation starting at 7pm.
In the summary of the Statement it says:
“Residual impacts anticipated were limited to intermittent odor issues that may occur based on weather conditions, an increase in noise levels along Bodden Town Road in proximity to the Project, and minor (non-measurable) impacts from stormwater discharges. In consideration of residual odor control, the phasing of landfill construction is proposed to occur in a south to north progression. This phasing of construction will decrease the potential for odor impacts over time, as the distance between active landfill cells and existing development increases.”
The whole report can be downloaded at:
http://www.doe.ky/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PROPOSED_WMF_DRAFT_ES_APPENDICES_APRIL_%202013.PDF
Warning: It is over 1,180 pages. Happy reading!
The full document and relevant appendices relating to the environment statement however are now available as a hard copy that can be reviewed at the following locations: can be reviewed at the Government Office Building, Elgin Avenue, George Town, Bodden Town Public Library, Bodden Town Post Office and George Town Public Library.
