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8th December, 2009 11:02amLincoln’s “Greener” buses will help save money and the environment
A fleet of improved buses is to aid the county in reducing its carbon footprint – while also cutting costs.
Lincolnshire County Council, working together with bus operator Stagecoach, is having 11 buses modified for dual-fuel operation. This will allow the buses to run on a combination of diesel and biomethane gas, which is expected to significantly cut carbon emissions and airborne pollutants, helping reduce the impact that the service has upon the environment. The improvements will also lead to significant savings in terms of fuel costs, which is particularly important in these difficult economic times.
Anita Ruffle, Public Transport Strategy and Development Manager, said:
“This innovative project will be a real benefit to all residents. The improved buses will not only be cheaper to run, but also more environmentally-friendly. The significantly lower carbon emissions will result in cleaner air for local people, while there will also be a reduction in noise levels. This is particularly important as many of these buses will be used on routes that pass through the Cathedral Quarter of Lincoln. This means they will also help protect the city’s heritage and could benefit the tourism industry.”
The improvements, being part funded by EMDA, will be carried out by bus and coach manufacturer Optare, and are expected to be completed by the end of March next year.
Energy from Waste
Work is progressing on the selection of a contractor to deliver the technology for Lincolnshire’s first Energy from Waste facility to be located in North Hykeham, to the south of Lincoln.
The facility will be designed and built to a very high standard providing a major energy efficiency boost to Lincolnshire’s economy. The design will ensure the facility is a 'good neighbour' to all in its locality.
Key facts and figures about the facility:
• Designed to treat approximately 150,000 tonnes of waste a year
• £110 million construction cost
• Plans include a visitor centre
• Between 20 and 40 jobs created
• Will be operational 24 hours a day
• Will produce 10 megajoules (MJ) of heat for local use
• Will generate 15 megawatts (MW) of electricity for sale to National Grid
Key next steps:
• Planning application submitted October 2009
• Planning consent in 2009
• Waste Management Company selected 2010
• Construction starts 2011
• EfW facility operational 2013
For more information:
Email: tacklingwaste@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Web: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/energyfromwaste
Tel: 01522 782070
