New recycling plant could create 70 jobs

Up to 70 jobs could be created in Seaham after plans for a new recycling plant were given the green light. The application for the plastics processing factory was approved by development bosses at Durham County Council on Tuesday (February 6). Construction at the site, at Foxcover Distribution Park, in Admiralty Way, is due to start in September, with trials planned for December. The scheme was submitted by waste giant Biffa to change the use of the current building from office and warehouses to industrial use and install a new ventilation system. Durham County Council’s planning department recommended the plans for approval by the County Planning Committeeonthegroundsitwould contribute towards recycling efforts and create jobs. The 350,000 sq ft site in Seaham is expected to give the company the space it needs