Work on a massive incinerator in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire is set to begin, sparking concerns among locals about noise, traffic, and foul odors. The proposed site, with chimneys taller than the local cathedral, threatens to ruin the idyllic market town.
Families living nearby are considering selling their homes and leaving the area due to the potential impact on the picturesque landscape. The Medworth incinerator was fast-tracked for approval as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) in 2022.
Locals are dreading the ear-splitting noise, relentless traffic and foul stench.
Author's summary: Locals fear incinerator will ruin their town.