Walleys Quarry Ltd. liquidation raises questions about site control and gas emission management. Closure notice remains active.
Hydrogen sulfide dropped last month. January saw a spike in emissions. It’s too early to call it a permanent fix. This was shared at a council meeting.
Walleys Quarry Ltd. is now in liquidation. The site’s future is uncertain. The council expects more liquidation updates soon.
Liquidation removes the company from site control. The situation is evolving quickly. The Environment Agency will update the public. The council will support the Agency and liquidator. They will help control the landfill.
Most capping and gas infrastructure work is done. The council will monitor data and continue odor assessments.
Hydrogen sulfide hit record levels in January. Odor complaints also spiked. All monitoring sites recorded zero breaches in February. This hasn’t happened since last August.
A councilor thinks milder weather may cause the drop. Past milder weather improved things, and he thinks February’s conditions helped.
The director agrees that weather plays a role. Time will show if changes have a lasting impact. Weather conditions affect gas issues in the area.
Initial closure notice work is mostly complete. More site restoration plans are needed. Walleys Quarry Ltd failed to reopen the site.
The Environment Agency said liquidators must follow rules. They must comply with the site’s permit. The closure notice still applies.