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Incinerator Approved By Region
Despite Concerns & Public Opposition
The incinerator environmental assessment was approved on a vote
of 16 to 12.
Colleen was opposed citing a number of health, environmental
and financial concerns.
"The entire gas tax funding has been committed to this
half a billion dollar garbage burning incinerator. This
means less money for "zero waste initiatives", public
transit and other environmentally progressive enhancements.
We are burning our money as well as our garbage and we will be
left with breathing, eating and drinking it in the form of
chemicals and heavy metals produced by the incineration
process" says Colleen.
Thousands of emails and delegations were received from residents
who included educators, health professionals, engineers, labour
organizations and environmental groups. Seventy doctors from the
Region also registered their opposition to the project.
Health and environmental concerns as well as the record of
escalating costs and failures of Public Private Partnerships (P3s)
were the main concerns.
Union representatives from the United States also cited
concerns about the selected proponent, Covanta's environmental and
labour relations record.
Contrary to the overwhelming opposition from citizens, Regional
Council moved forward with this project.
For more information view www.durhamenvironmentwatch.org or
visit the Energy from Waste Reading List. Links are provided
under Connections on this site.
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