Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an update on the Helensburgh Waste Transfer Station project following the completion of the Options Appraisal and making a recommendation in relation to the next steps for this project and associated budgets.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee –

1.    noted that the proposed Helensburgh Waste Transfer Station no longer provided the optimum solution to ensure Biodegradable Municipal Waste compliant disposal arrangements in the Helensburgh and Lomond area;

2.    agreed that officers should not progress further with the development and delivery of the Helensburgh Waste Transfer Station Project;

3.    recommended to the Policy and Resources Committee that the remainder of the £3m of budget earmarked for this project be retained to support other funding related pressures within the waste service; and

4.    noted that should circumstances change, specifically the cost benefit ration, that the scheme could be revisited.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services dated February 2025, submitted)