Shropshire Star

£41m extension for Bridgnorth aluminium factory set to be approved

A £41 million extension of an aluminium factory is set to get the go-ahead from council chiefs.

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Bridgnorth Aluminium hopes to build a research and development laboratory, creating 65 new jobs.

The rolling mill installation will be discussed by Shropshire Council's south planning committee, on Tuesday and has been recommended for approval.

It includes an air purification building and exhaust stack, oil filter plant and transformer enclosure.

Planning permission will be sought for the stacks during the meeting in Shirehall.

The tallest will stand at about 26 metres in height and will be used to stop rolling oil entering the atmosphere.

James Gittins, chairman of Bridgnorth Town Council planning committee, said: "The plans were brought before full council and recommended for approval.

"But there were reservations about the height of the stack and we have asked for an examination about whether the height is necessary.

"The council has also asked for appropriate consultation with a public protection specialist with a view to minimising noise pollution and consultation with residents."

The investment has also been warmly welcomed by MP Philip Dunne.

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