Tip site to reopen soon ?
County Councillor Dave Wilcox has announced the cancellation of a public meeting on Melandra Civic Amenity site planned for 7th October following recently reported developments from United Utilities and Derbyshire County Council.
Councillor Wilcox had organised the meeting following a series of approaches from constituents about the temporary closure of the tip.
He says that he now understands that there is agreement between United Utilities and Derbyshire County Council that the bridge at Melandra is unfit for vehicles weighing more than 3 tonnes.
A notice to install a new bridge structure over Glossop Brook has also been published which according to the Gamesley Councillor should ensure that the Melandra waste site is re-opened. An announcement from Derbyshire County Council on timing is due in the near future.
“Many people in Glossopdale have been concerned and angry about the closure of the Melandra site,” he said, “and most people saw the alternative of a round trip to Buxton as being much too far and an unacceptable alternative.”
“It’s good news that the tip will be functioning again in the not too distant future. I suspect that there are a few garages, back gardens, back yards and attics that will be cleared over the next couple of months when the situation returns to normal.”
“Hopefully, fly tipping will decrease and TV’s will be disposed of at the site rather than in the hedges.”
But the Councillor said that he was already in discussions about the strategic plans that need to be in place if and when the Melandra waste site is modernised.
“I understand that if a planning consent is given then a new bridge will need to be constructed. That will mean another closure.”
“Future planning for that eventuality needs to involve detailed discussions with Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority so that Glossopdale residents can use the recycling facility in Stalybridge.”