Renewable energy park plan for Blackburn
3:00pm Saturday 31st December 2011 in News
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A RENEWABLE energy park could be created on the site of a former paper mill after a global asset management and advisory firm acquired the land.
Black Pearl Capital Partners (BPCP) said the proposed facility on the former Sappi paper mill site, Feniscowles, Blackburn, would create a ‘large number’ of jobs locally.
The 118-acre site has not been used since manufacturing ceased at the mill in 2008, with the loss of around 120 jobs.
Coun Alan Cottam, who represents the area, welcomed the acquisition but said he feared the forthcoming plans would most likely draw objections from residents.
The site includes the old Sappi paper mill, formerly known as Star Paper Mill, as well as the long-derelict Sun
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