Less odour nuisance and more control
Vion approached the local authority following discussions held with the company regarding the future of the sector. These discussions took place in the context of the motion ‘Exploration’ the future of abattoirs in Apeldoorn’ and went on to including, amongst others sustainability, labour migration and odour nuisance. The closure of the site will put an end to the odour nuisance caused by the company. Also reduces it number of migrant workers in Apeldoorn works and, consequently, the associated issues relating to, for example, housing and working conditions.
Councillor Peater Messerschmidt: “With this purchase, we are taking greater control over what happens on this site. This offers opportunities to improve the local environment and turn the site into a more ”to implement it appropriately.”
Adapting the environmental plan to the desired development
In the coming period, the the final details are being finalised for the purchase outright is round. Next, will Vion: the livestock buildings demolish and the ground reorganise. The location is then handed over to the local authority as building land. In the meantime is further develop the desired use of the siteworked. The local authority is going to amend the environmental plan so that meat processing industry is no longer permitted on the premises.