Holcim gains interim consent for Oamaru plant, New Zealand

Holcim gains interim consent for Oamaru plant, New Zealand
28 November 2007


Holcim New Zealand Ltd has gained interim resource consent to operate a new cement plant at Weston, near Oamaru.  
 
Holcim has until December 19 to respond to a range of conditions specified by the commissioners, covering hours of operation, noise, air quality, and traffic management. ``Obviously we are delighted that the commissioners have issued an interim decision so promptly,’’  Holcim capital projects manager, Ken Cowie, said.  
 
He said the ultimate go-ahead rested with its Swiss parent company,  Holcim Ltd, which will weigh up whether in the long-term it should build a new plant at Oamaru or one near Westport.  
 
Its current Westport plant is running to full capacity, and importing cement to supplement demand.  
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