Work on landfill site in G Noida put on fast track

The work on the proposed landfill at Astoli village has been expedited, said Greater Noida authority Saturday.

The landfill spread on 126 acres holds significance as the authority has plans to set up a waste treatment plant there by the end of 2022.

The authority will complete the development of the landfill by end of this year, said officials.

“We have put the development work on fast-track so that the authority can start the treatment of waste scientifically. We are levelling the land so that we can store waste and start remediation work,” said Deep Chand, additional chief executive officer, Greater Noida authority.

So far the authority has completed the construction of a boundary wall around the site. The authority will spend Rs 3.22 crore on levelling work and developing 100 metre-wide green belt around the site, the officials said, adding that the development of green belt is important to make sure that the waste treatment plant does not cause any inconvenience to people living in Astoli village.

The landfill site in Astoli village had got all environmental approvals in 2016, but failed to become operational because of the land issues. Some farmers had started protests and refused to give land for the landfill. But last year, the authority resolved all land-related issues and started the work on this project.