Burnham abattoir approved

Press, 13 February 1982, Page 6

Burnham abattoir approved

Plans for a new $2 million abattoir at- Burnham have been approved by the Malvern Countv Council R. and A. Glassey sought permission for the abattoir, accessory buildings, and a house on the north side of Two Chain Road, about I.skm from Telegraph Road. It will replace an existing rural , slaughterhouse at Springfield which cannot be economically improved. ■ The council yesterday approved the application subject to 12 conditions, which cover such ' things as landscaping, external building surfaces, disposal of byproducts, directional signs and signboards, water rights, and smell. The applicants will be required to contribute 25 per

cent towards the cost ol upgrading Two Chain Road. Councillors said this w’ould be necessary as a- result of increased traffic generated by the abattoir. The council's town planning committee heard the application on Monday, and reserved its decision? Four objectors complained mainly of possible, noise, smell, increased traffic, disruption to the. rural environment, and that the abattoir could set a precedent for more industry in the area. Messrs Ron and Allan Glassey said in their application that they wanted to supply inspected meat to the Malvern County, as well as killing stock for use by butchers from other areas. About 1000 stock will be processed each day.