Cambridge Sewage Works Construction Decision Delayed Again by Government Officials

The government has postponed its decision on the new sewage works in Cambridge, now set for April 14, amid ongoing planning policy reviews.

Cambridge Sewage Works Construction Decision Delayed Again by Government Officials
Cambridge Sewage Works Construction Decision Delayed Again by Government Officials

Cambridge: The government has delayed its decision on the new sewage works again. This time, it’s pushed back to April 14.

Steve Reed, the Secretary of State, said they need more time to review updated planning policies. Originally, they were supposed to decide last October. Then, it got moved to January 12 for more consultations.

Anglian Water wants to build the new sewage works on land north of the A14. This area is between Horningsea and Fen Ditton, called Honey Hill. The new plant will replace the current one in the northeast of the city. This change is part of a bigger plan for North East Cambridge, which aims to add around 8,000 new homes and commercial spaces.

The government has set aside £277 million for this project, with total costs expected to hit £400 million. However, many locals are unhappy. They’ve raised concerns about using green belt land for this project.

Some residents have been fighting against these plans for years. The planning inspectorate has made a recommendation, but it’s not public yet. We’ll have to wait until the Secretary of State makes a final call.

In a recent statement, Mr. Reed emphasized the government’s commitment to building new homes and infrastructure. He mentioned the need to revise planning policies to support growth and development.

He also noted that extending the deadline doesn’t affect the final decision on the project. So, we’ll just have to keep an eye on this situation as it unfolds.

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