QUESTION MARK OVER FUTURE OF KILCONNELL LANDFILL

Date Published: 27-Jul-2012

A question mark hangs over the future of the county's main operating landfill site in Kilconnel Ballinasloe.

It follows the publication of financial results this week by NTR plc, which states that its subsidary Greenstar, is to have its operating landfills nationwide wound down over the next three years, unless prices improve.

Greenstar waste management company has refused to confirm or deny reports that it plans to close its operating landfill outside Kilconnell in Ballinasloe.

However, the NTR financial results for year ended 31 March 2012 reveal that Greenstar has come to the decision to make the closures unless prices improve to the point where landfills are commercially viable.

Discussions are ongoing between Greenstar and its lenders about refinancing.