Biogas Plant
The development of a large-scale Industrial Biogas Plant and Pipeline facility, one of the biggest in Ireland, is being proposed at Woodville, Ballymackey. The planned site is 8.2 hectares (20 acres) or approximately 8 full sized GAA pitches.
We believe that this development, at the heart of our community, poses serious concerns for the health, safety and wellbeing of the community and our environment.
Risks
Health hazards to adults and children, due to production of methane, hydrogen suplhida, ammonia and carbon dioxide.
Traffic, ~5x heavy vehicle traffic increase on rural roads used by walkers, joggers and cyclists
Contamination of water streams: Wilton stream, Ollatrim river, Nenagh river and local bogs
Risk of explosion of Biogas plant and pipelines. Explosions are the most common accident at Biogas plants, accounting for approximately 70% of cases.
Air quality and odour
Impact on property values
Vermin and insects, which might force residents to invest in pest control
Proximity to Ballaghveny Landfill, where explosive gas is currently produced and flared 24x7.
Construction
Organic waste/biogas processing plant processing waste from Nenagh and surrounding areas.
Location: Old Nenagh - Moneygall Road (L10520)
6x 240m3 anaerobic digestion tanks
Slurry, food waste, meat processing waste, milk processing waste from nearby processing factories.
200,000 tonnes per annum, over 4 times the amount accepted by Ballaghveny Landfill
Waste to be processed
Operation
Waste to be delivered by lorries / road tankers from Nenagh and surrounding areas. Gas pipeline to bring gas back to Nenagh.
