Newport: Decision awaited on proposed 24/7 cement mill
Phase one involves site preparation, including fencing, service connections, and foundations, expected to last about three months.
Phase two will see the import and distribution of 100,000 tonnes of cement substitutes annually using silos and pneumatic unloading, to be operational for a minimum of 12 months.
Phase three includes the construction and operation of the mill, the import of up to one million tonnes of raw materials per year, full production, and distribution.
This phase also includes the installation of a substation and potential hydrogen storage for future use.
An environmental impact assessment screening opinion was issued by Newport City Council on April 18, 2024, confirming that an environmental statement was not required.
The facility, which will operate 24/7 with deliveries within an 18-hour daily window, is expected to create 25 full-time equivalent jobs across operations.
The project recycles granulated blast furnace slag, classified as non-hazardous waste, and emphasises carbon savings by replacing traditional Portland cement.
The mill is adaptable for hydrogen use to further reduce emissions.
In terms of transport and access, materials will be imported by ship and distributed by road, with 183 two-way trips per day at peak output.
Staff access will be via East Way Road, with a separate HGV entrance.
The project will provide 27 parking spaces, including facilities for electric vehicles and bicycles.
The environmental considerations of the project have been thoroughly assessed.
The site, which houses no designated species or habitats, may see minor gains from planting schemes.
The assessed impacts on noise and air quality are below harmful thresholds, with mitigation and best practices adopted from the existing Gent plant.
The site is partially within flood risk zones, but mitigation measures, including elevated floor levels and an evacuation plan, are in place.
The project is fully aligned with the Newport Local Development Plan policies and national guidance, including Planning Policy Wales and multiple Technical Advice Notes.
The most recent formal step in the planning process is the EIA Screening Opinion dated April 18, 2024.
The final decision on the project is still pending.
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