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A summary of development proposals for european landfill sites www.sufalnet4.eu development proposals for european landfill sites 2 development proposals for european landfill sites INTRODUCTION SufalNet4EU has brought together 15 regional and local authorities from 10 EU Member States to transform former and abandoned landfill sites into city parks, music domes, sports facilities, renewable energy centres, industrial estates, business parks and even a pet wellness centre. This Interregional Cooperation Project has been funded by INTERREG IVC. This Programme, which is financed by the European Union’s Regional Development Fund, helps Regions of Europe work together to share experience and good practice in the areas of innovation, the knowledge economy, the environment and risk prevention. Over a two year period beginning in January 2010, SufalNet4EU has produced 15 Action Plans for 29 landfill sites covering more than 500 hectares and triggering an investment volume of at least € 160 million. Working closely and intensively together, Project Partners have exchanged ideas, analysed problems, proposed solutions and supported each other in creating their individual Action Plans. To deliver 15 Action Plans, Project Partners have worked in 3 thematic Working Groups focussing on: • Redevelopment on a Regional scale: Campania Region (Italy), South Transdanubian Environment and Water Directorate (Hungary), Marshall office of the Wielkopolska Region (Poland), Extremadura Region (Spain) and Province of Noord-Brabant (Netherlands). • Redevelopment of Nature&Landscape: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council (United Kingdom), Municipality of Lavrio (Greece), County of Böblingen (Germany), Sicily Region (Italy) and City of Košice (Slovakia). • Redevelopment of Economic functions: NV Afvalzorg (Netherlands), Bistrita City Hall (Romania), Belfast City Council (United Kingdom), Málaga Provincial Council (Spain) and County of Ludwigsburg (Germany) In a 5-phased step-by-step approach, each adding a new ‘chapter’, the draft Action Plans evolved into their final version for delivery at our Final Conference. At every step, questions on critical issues were addressed by all Project Partners in papers and in presentations at four plenary Conferences and nine Working Group meetings. At the Launch Conference of SufalNet4EU on 27 & 28 April 2010 in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, (Netherlands) step 1 was presented and discussed in their Working Group. This was to identify and select the landfil sites for redevelopment and it resulted in identifying and selecting of 36 landfill sites covering more than 500 hectares. In September and October 2010 the three Working Groups focussed on land use planning and met as follows: • Working Group for Economic Functions met on 15 & 16 September 2010 in Ludwigsburg (Germany); • Working Group for Nature&Landscape met on 21 & 22 September 2010 in Košice (Slowakia); • Working Group for Regional scale met on 5 & 6 October 2010 in Poznan (Poland). 3 development proposals for european landfill sites On 8 & 9 December 2010 all Project Partners attended a coördination conference in Lavrio, Greece to present and discuss step 3 i.e. environmental issues and technical aspects of landfill redevelopment. In March and April 2011 a further round of Working Group meetings was held focussing on implementation aspects such as public engagement, financing and legal aspects. • Working Group for Economic Functions met on 15 & 16 March 2011 in Bistrita (Romania); • Working Group for Nature&Landscape met on 23 & 24 March 2011 in Palermo/Agrigento (Italy) • Working Group for Regional scale met on 7 & 8 April 2011 in Caceres (Spain). On 15 & 16 June 2011 a plenary Coördination Conference was held in Belfast (Northern Ireland, UK). Project Partners presented their first Draft Action Plan and displayed their landfill site development proposals on posters. Key note speakers spoke on European funding, the European Investment Bank and how best to attract private investment. In September and October 2011 the second draft Action Plans were presented and discussed at a further round of Working Group meetings. Thereafter, • Working Group for Regional scale met on 14 & 15 September 2011 in Pécs (Hungary); • Working Group for Nature&Landscape met on 26 & 27 September 2011 in Böblingen (Germany); • Working Group for Economic functions met on 5 & 6 October 2011 in Málaga (Spain). Finally, all Action Plans were delivered by the Project Partners and their political representatives at the Final Conference in Cava dei Tirreni (Italy) on 16 & 17 November 2011. The politicians signed a Political Statement seeking to have their Action Plan implemented and to continue interregional coöperation for European cofunding. SufalNet4EU was administered by the Province of Noord-Brabant, Netherlands as Leading Partner. The following summaries describe the current state and location of the sites ear-marked for redevelopment together with the Partner’s vision for the future and how this can be achieved. The political statement signed by politicians representing each of the Project Partners is also attached. 4 development proposals for european landfill sites political statement 5 development proposals for european landfill sites 6 development proposals for european landfill sites 7 development proposals for european landfill sites 8 development proposals for european landfill sites 9 development proposals for european landfill sites 10 development proposals for european landfill sites development proposals 11 development proposals for european landfill sites 12 development proposals for european landfill sites content 1. Giant’s Park, Belfast, UNITED KINGDOM Public open space and environmental resource park 2. Moston Brook Corridor, Oldham, UNITED KINGDOM Country park in the city 3. Böblingen, County of Böblingen, GERMANY Photovoltaic and reforestation 4. Sindelfingen, County of Böblingen, GERMANY Photovoltaic, paper sorting plant and reforestation 5. Leonberg, County of Böblingen, GERMANY Photovoltaic, wind turbines, composting and reforestation 6. Autobahn/Rennstrecke, County of Böblingen, GERMANY Wind turbines and reforestation 7. Am Froschgraben, AVL Ludwigsburg, GERMANY Short rotation plantation for biomass and leisure spots 8. Mérida, Extremadura Region, SPAIN Sports and leisure park 9. Plasencia, Extremadura Region, SPAIN Sports and leisure park 10. Ronda, County of Málaga, SPAIN Photovoltaic, awareness centre and landscape 11. La Viñuela, County of Málaga, SPAIN Photovoltaic, awareness centre and landscape 12. Tüskésrét, National Institute for Environment, South Transdanubian Department (NeKI), HUNGARY Industrial & commercial area and sports&leisure 13. Myslava, City of Košice, SLOVAKIA Nature and landscape recultivation 14. Cannetiello, Campania Region, ITALY Photovoltaic and sports 15. Consolida, Sicily Region, ITALY Photovoltaic, garden park and dog shelter 16. Zavoaie, Bistrita City Hall, ROMANIA City park and interpretative centre 17. Granowo, Wielkopolska Region, POLAND Public- sports & leisure park 18. Anielin, Bagdad, Lubnica and Sniaty, Wielkopolska Region, POLAND Forestation 19. Kaminada, Municipality of Lavriotiki, GREECE Thematic park of historical mining and information centre 20. Reinaldo Park, Afvalzorg (Haarlem), NETHERLANDS Modernised city park for sports&Leisure 21. Gulbergen estate, Eindhoven Region, NETHERLANDS Golf course and recreational-landscape park 22. Vlagheide, Municipality of Schijndel, NETHERLANDS Golf course and recreational-landscape park 23. Schelde vesting, Municipality of Bergen op Zoom, NETHERLANDS Industrial and residential area 24. DIC, Municipality of Cranendonck, NETHERLANDS Industrial area 25. De Kater, Municipality of Boxmeer, NETHERLANDS Neighbourhood park in a new residential area 26. Padbroek, Municipality of Cuijk, NETHERLANDS Playground for new primary school and child care 13 development proposals for european landfill sites 1. giant’s park Belfast, united kingdom http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/ Susan Quail Email: [email protected] VISION The site will be transformed in: •Public open space area for children playing, festivals, sports, cycling, pedestrian paths, a visitors centre and wildlife •Commercial area as an environmental resource park for recycling and renewable energy. SITE BENEFITS MESSAGE •138 hectares reclaimed from Belfast Lough •Located 3 km north of the City Centre •10 millions tons of waste dumped since 1973 till 2007 •Capping and gas abstraction implemented. Expected • 800 new jobs •And € 52 million investment. The realisation of our vision is in sight and there is growing confidence that we will achieve our vision of transforming a former land fill site into an area where economic development, waste management and open space can co-exist. The contribution made by SufalNet4EU to the regeneration of Giant’s Park has been invaluable and the best practice principles enshrined in our Action Plan will provide guidance to all those involved in future landfill regeneration projects. SIGNATURE Matthew Garret, Councillor for the constituency of Upper Falls of Belfast City Council 14 development proposals for european landfill sites 2. MOSTON BROOK corridor Oldham, UNITED KINGDOM http://www.oldham.gov.uk/ Simon Papprill Email; [email protected] SITE •70 hectares of semi naturalised woodland and open space within an urban area •Located on the boundary between Oldham and Manchester •The corridor comprises 5 distinct landfill sites •Landfilling closed in the 1990’s •Not all sites are properly capped and monitored. BENEFITS •Active involvement of local communities by various neighbourhood representatives, landowners and businesses in a multi-agency partnership of Manchester and Oldham •And € 4 million investment. MESSAGE VISION The Moston Brook Corridor will be regenerated into a Country Park and Forest in the City as a green network by improving waterquality and bio-diversity in and around the brook and by improving pedestrian and cycle routes. Through participation in SufalNet4EU also local authorities are able to access the E.U.’s Cohesion and Structural Funds. This has allowed Oldham Council to be at the forefront of access procedures benefitting the local community. SIGNATURE David Hibbert, Cabinet Member for Housing, Transport and Regenration of Oldham Council 15 development proposals for european landfill sites 3. Böblingen County of Böblingen, GERMANY http://www.irabb.de Wolfgang Bagin Email : [email protected] SITE •5.2 million m3 has been landfilled with industrial and household waste since 1945 till 1995 •20 hectares •Located in forest area, within landscape protection area Gelmswald and water protection zone for mineral springs of Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt •Distant from housing area •Surface sealing completed and recultivated since 2010. MESSAGE VISION SufalNet4EU pushed this project so that it is ready for implementation. Just 1,5 year was needed from technical study to realisation of the photovoltaic plant. In order to return the landfill sites to the forest another testing area for reforestation was installed at the Böblingen landfill. Both photovoltaic plant and testing area for reforestation are very good results of the project. For the other landfills wind power and forestry recultivation will be continued. On the south facing slopes of the landfill solar panels will be installed. A variety of structural variants has been analysed and developed to ensure the stability of the panels on the steep slopes and the maintenance of surface sealing. After technical planning, economic analysis, planning permission and tender construction has begun in july 2011. So already during SufalNet4EU this Action Plan is being implemented. Over 30 years time the landfill will be reforestated and given back to the forest. SIGNATURE Wolf Eisenmann, Senior County Administrator and Deputy County Commissioner, County of Böblingen Municipal Waste disposal 16 BENEFITS •A total capacity of about 1 MW peak on an area of about 1,5 hectare installed; •And € 1,97 million investment. development proposals for european landfill sites 4. Sindelfingen County of Böblingen, GERMANY http://www.irabb.de Wolfgang Bagin Email : [email protected] SITE •5.9 million m3 has been landfilled with industrial and household waste since 1959 until 1997 • 27 hectares •Located in forest area, within landscape protection area Gelmswald and water protection zone for mineral springs of Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt •Distant from housing area •Surface sealing completed and recultivated in 2012. VISION Currently this landfill is used for a paper sorting plant, a photo voltaic system with approx. 80 kWp on the roof of the sorting plant and for landfill gas extraction. Additionally more photo voltaic panels and wind power turbines will be installed. The recycling plant and sorting centre will be extended with composting of trees and hedge cuttings. Over 30 years time as post closure period the landfill will be reforestated and given back to nature. BENEFITS •A total capacity of about 650 kWp installed; •Sorting centre and chaffing place for tree and hedge cuttings; •And 24 hectares recultivated area as forestry and open vegetation. MESSAGE SufalNet4EU also pushed this project in order to have the surface sealing completed and recultivated. Permits and agreements are to be handed in and completed similar to the case of the Boblingen landfill. The application for the waste law permit for sealing the surface was handed in to the Regional Commission Stuttgart with a hearing of all of those responsible for public issues. SIGNATURE Wolf Eisenmann, Senior County Administrator and Deputy County Commissioner, County of Böblingen Municipal Waste disposal 17 development proposals for european landfill sites 5. Leonberg County of Böblingen, GERMANY http://www.irabb.de Wolfgang Bagin Email : [email protected] VISION SITE BENEFITS •5.4 million m3 has been land- filled with industrial and household waste since 1963 till 1999 •23 hectares •Located in a scenic recreation area and well designed within the landscape and surrounding ridges •Close to the town and housing area • Surface sealing and reculti vation planned for 2015. •A total capacity of about 650 kWp installed •Composting plant and turnaround place for recyling materials •And 20 hectares recultivated area as forestry and open vegetation. SIGNATURE Wolf Eisenmann, Senior County Administrator and Deputy County Commissioner, County of Böblingen Municipal Waste disposal 18 The Leonberg landfill site is currently being used as an open composting site for tree and hedge cuttings on the top. The slopes are used as turnaround place for recyling materials. The landfill gas is used for generating electricity. Additionally photo voltaic panels and wind power turbines are planned. Over 30 years time as post closure period the landfill will be reforestated and given back to nature. MESSAGE SufalNet4EU also pushed this project in order to have the surface sealing completed and recultivated in 2015. Permits and agreements are to be handed in and completed similar to the case of the Böblingen landfill. The application for the waste law permit for sealing the surface was handed in to the Regional Commission Stuttgart with a hearing of all of those responsible for public issues. development proposals for european landfill sites 6. Autobahn/ Rennstrecke County of Böblingen, GERMANY http://www.irabb.de Wolfgang Bagin Email : [email protected] SITE •7.3 million m3 has been landfilled with excavation and construction waste since 1986 till 2004 •25 hectares •Located in forest area, next to the motorway A8 (Munic-Karlsruhe) •Distant from housing area •Surface sealing completed and recultivated since 2006. BENEFITS • A total capacity of about 5-6 MW is considered probable •€ 15,3 million investment, including maintenance in 20 years •And a net yield in 20 years of € 2,2 million (= annual revenue of € 110.000,-). MESSAGE VISION As a second measure in SufalNet4EU project a feasability study for wind power on the landfills Leonberg, Sindelfingen and Autobahn/Rennstrecke was contracted. The study demonstrated that the landfill Autobahn / Rennstrecke has the best wind potential in accordance with the wind atlas of Baden-Wuertemberg. This study also confirmed that 2 wind turbines are technically and economically feasable. Over 30 years time the landfill will be reforestated and given back to the forest. The installation of wind power plants on landfills is basically unproblematic regarding stability, although conditions for the relatively complex foundation have to be explored and considered. As part of the aftercare of the landfills in the county of Böblingen the suitability of the closed landfills have been studied for the implementation of wind energy. SIGNATURE Wolf Eisenmann, Senior County Administrator and Deputy County Commissioner, County of Böblingen Municipal Waste disposal 19 development proposals for european landfill sites 7. Am Froschgraben AVL Ludwigsburg, GERMANY http://www.avl-ludwigsburg.de/ Albrecht Tschackert Email: [email protected] VISION After the closure of the landfill in 2022, 25 hectares for a short rotation plantation will be planted. It will be planted with fast growing trees for 3 – 5 times harvesting in 20 years for the growth of renewable biomass fuel. There will be spots for leisure activities too. A recultivation plan will be implemented. SITE •2,5 million m³ has been landfilled with demolition waste and soil since 1999 •Am Froshgraben is in operation since 1999 and will be closed in 2022. •41 hectares •Located 1 km northwest from the Municipality of Schwieberdingen in the middle of the County of Ludwigsburg • Basement layer for low contaminated mineral waste •Test field area of 2 hectares for a short rotation plantation. 20 BENEFITS MESSAGE •Revenues are in total about 28,500 € per hectare after 20 years •Integration of the site harmoniously in the surrounding area •Providing biodiversity as a soil habitat for flora and fauna •Feeding local demand of biomass for energy production. Our SufalNet activities included the basic evaluation for the development of a short rotation plantation on landfills. The scientific findings and technical expertises will be implemented in our recultivation plan. This information is available for local and regional public authorities to assess the feasibility of such options for their landfills in Europe. SIGNATURE Dr. Utz Remlinger, Managing Director and Vice President of County Ludwigsburg development proposals for european landfill sites 8. Mérida region Extremadura, SPAIN http://www.extremambiente.es Antonio Moreno González [email protected] VISION SITE At the end of the operating life a surface sealing was installed for minimizing the production of leachate by preventing rainwater pouring into the landfillbody. As after use of the landfill various sports facilities will be planned such as for skating, archery, climbing, minigolf, tennis, petanque and playground. •The landfill is located in the “Dehesilla de Mérida” •Located 4 kilometers south of the city center of Mérida, and 2 kilometers east of the city center of Calamonte •It is estimated that the landfill received about 671.000 tons of waste •Landfill closed in 2002, and sealed in 2003. •Capping and gas abstraction implemented. BENEFITS In addition to direct financial returns the following environmental and social benefits are expected: • Reforestation of the area, management and conservation of the environment. • Jobs generation and economic wealth by increasing the local benefits. • Increased value of land in the vicinity • And expanding of tourism at regional and local levels. MESSAGE SIGNATURE Mr. Enrique Julián Fuentes, Director General de Medio Ambiente del Gobierno de Extremadura Poetry escapes, sometimes, from books, to nest outside, in the street, in the silence, in dreams, in the skin, in the rubble, even in the landfills. (Joaquín Sabina) 21 development proposals for european landfill sites 9. Plasencia region Extremadura, SPAIN http://www.extremambiente.es Antonio Moreno González [email protected] VISION SITE BENEFITS •This landfill is located in the “Revellada of Calamaco” following a riverbed created by the stream of the same name •It is located nearby the highway Navalmoral de la Mata - Portugal (ExA1) •It is estimated that the landfill received about 237.839 tons of waste •6,5 hectares •The landfill was closed in 2001 and sealed in 2002. In addition to direct financial returns the following environ mental and social benefits are expected: • Reforestation of the area, management and conservation of the environment. • Jobs generation and economic wealth by increasing the local benefits. • Increased value of land in the vicinity • And expanding of tourism at regional and local levels. SIGNATURE Mr. Enrique Julián Fuentes, Director General de Medio Ambiente del Gobierno de Extremadura 22 At the end of the operating life a surface sealing was installed for minimizing the production of leachate by preventing rainwater pouring into the landfillbody. As after use of the landfill various sports facilities will be planned such as for skating, archery, climbing, minigolf, tennis, petanque, playground and picnic. MESSAGE Poetry escapes, sometimes, from books, to nest outside, in the street, in the silence, in dreams, in the skin, in the rubble, even in the landfills. (Joaquín Sabina) development proposals for european landfill sites 10.Ronda county of Málaga, SPAIN http://www.malaga.es/ Sonia Gallo Sánchez Email: [email protected] SITE BENEFITS •The solid waste landfill in Ronda is surrounded by protected areas such as the Sierra de la Nieves and Sierra Tejada. •Located in rural area and more than 3 kilometers from the Ronda town centre •The landfill is 9,75 hectare •Landfill opened in 1987 and was closed in 2003 •Landfill is sealed and waterproof. •Regeneration of the natural area and landscape •Centre to raise awareness for nature conservation and environment • Installation of a PV-plant producing 900 kW •Total investment of € 3.1 million and return in 14 years. VISION At the surface of the landfill a solar photovoltaic plant connected to the grid will be installed. The building already on site will be modified to be redeveloped into an awareness centre and environmental classroom to inform the public about alternative energies, waste management and nature conservation. Furthermore the landscape will be regenerated with native flora for having it integrated in the natural surroundings and species. MESSAGE Main results of SufalNet4EU for Málaga’s County Council are: • The rehabilitation of two closed landfills: Ronda and La Viñuela. • High level of participation of local and regional institutions: Ronda and La Viñuela town councils, Government of Andalusia, Andalusian Energy Agency, University of Malaga, etc. • Possibility of European funds to finance the Action Plan. The project RECONVER (Programme POCTEFEX – ERDF) has approved to finance the environmental recovery of the landfills. SIGNATURE Juan Jesús Bernal, Deputy of Málaga County Council 23 development proposals for european landfill sites 11.La Viñuela county of Málaga, SPAIN http://www.malaga.es/ Sonia Gallo Sánchez Email: [email protected] MESSAGE Main results and benefits of SufalNet4EU for Málaga are: • The rehabilitation of two closed landfills: Ronda and La Viñuela. • High level of participation of local and regional institutions: Ronda and La Viñuela town councils, Government of Andalusia, Andalusian Energy Agency, University of Malaga, etc. • Possibility of European funds to finance the Action Plan. In the framework of the project RECONVER (Programme POCTEFEX – ERDF) environmental recovery of the landfills will be funded. BENEFITS • R egeneration of the natural area and landscape • Centre to raise awareness for nature conservation and environment • Installation of a PV-plant producing 800 kW • Total investment of € 2.7 million and return in 14 years 24 SITE VISION •The solid waste landfill in Viñuela has a great scenic value because it is surrounded by the Sierra de Tejada Mountains and the Viñuela reservoir •Located in rural area and more than 3 kilometers from the Viñuela town centre •The landfill is 4,75 hectare •Landfill opened in 1987 and was closed in 1999 •Landfill is sealed and waterproof. At this landfill also a solar photovoltaic plant connected to the grid will be installed. The building already on site will also be modified into an awareness centre, environmental classroom and open air stage. Furthermore the landscape will be regenerated with native flora for having it integrated in the natural surroundings and species. SIGNATURE Juan Jesús Bernal, Deputy of Málaga County Council development proposals for european landfill sites 12.Tüskésrét (Pécs) National Institute for Environment, South-Transdanubian Department, HUNGARY http://www.ddkovizig.hu/ Tobor Balogh Email: [email protected] SITE BENEFITS •Industrial waste landfill in operation between 1958-2004 •35 million m3 deposited slurry from the Power Station •Area: 400 hectares in total, in the heart of the city •Contaminated subsurface waters: high in sulphates • Most cassettes recultivated, 20-30 cms soil topcover •Assessment of environmental state is available. • T üskésrét project fits into the Ecocity Ecoregion Programme ensuring sustainability for the city • New functions for the inhabitants: • Leisure, sports, recreation: lake, parks • Industrial and commercial facilities • Other services: hotel, camping, concert arena. VISION Aims of the development are: • To secure safe, long-term storage of the waste • To minimise environmental hazards • To assure rehabilitation and welfare use • To implement the philosophy of “Blue Economy” in the development. MESSAGE The city of Pécs is committed to establish a sustainable city, based on local natural, economic and human resources - but not exploiting it - and to secure the basic human needs and the dignity for its citizens and next generations. Pécs has gladly participated in the SufalNet4EU programme that targeted the recultivation and utilization of industrial landfills and would like to apply the gained knowledge in the development of its sustainable city. SIGNATURE János Kővári, Member of Parliament, president of the Committee for Development of Natural and Human Resources of the Municipality of Pécs 25 development proposals for european landfill sites 13.Myslava City of Košice, SLOVAKIA http://www.kosice.sk/ Andrea Gizicka Email: [email protected] SITE VISION •2 million m3 / 1,2 million tonnes of waste stored •Around 18 hectares and a height of 40 metres at is highest •Waste dumped since the 1950’s and landfilled until 207 •Landfill is located in the western part of the city in close proximity of residential area •It is situated on the northern bank of the Baška brook in a hilly and forested area •Myslava is classified as a likely environmental burden and has received a grant for remediation of the site bank of the Baška brook in a hilly and forested area. Because of residential neighbourhoods, surface water and forest nearby public health and environment have to be protected against the impacts of the landfill. The area of the landfill is to be recultivated in order to give access to the forests and fields around. Pursuant to the completed re-cultivation project for the Myslava landfill, the site should be returned to a grassy surface immediately following re-cultivation with no additional redevelopment during this phase while the site will be used in the same manner as other forest meadows (clearings). 26 BENEFITS • R ebuilding the value of the land - the value of the existing landfill is zero, while the value of the grass-covered land can be expressed in positive numbers • Elimination of environmental and health risks - despite the fact that it is difficult to explicitly define these benefits, they are clearly present and are indisputable. MESSAGE Proposal primarily was concerned with improving the appearance of the site whereby “self-control” SIGNATURE MUDr. Richard Raši, PhD., MPH, Mayor of Košice development proposals for european landfill sites 14.Cannetiello Campania Region, ITALY http://www.regione.campania.it/ Ruggero Bartocci Email: [email protected] BENEFITS • R ehabilitation of the negative image of the landfill and the surrounding area, with consequent revaluation of property; • New green area available to the city; • The production of electricity needed to make the fraction of S. Pietro completely “green”; • Generate substantial revenues by solar energy; • A total investment of € 1.7 million. SITE MESSAGE •Cannetiello landfill is located in Cava de’ Tirreni on the western slopes of the Mounts of Salerno in a landscape protected- and landslide risk area; •About 300.000 m3 of municipal solid waste has been dumped and the landfill covers a surface of approximately 1.3 hectare •Waste has been dumped until 1994 •The landfill site has to be sealed, stabilised and drained for the leachate as environmental interventions. With the approach of SufalNet4EU, it will be possible thanks to the photovoltaic system to generate revenue and to reduce by more than 50% public funding necessary to the reclamation of the site. This result represents a significant achievement, especially considering that the site has a low financial value to the potential reuse of the area because of a number of constraints and to the small surface of the area (1.3 hectares). SIGNATURE Ruggero Bartocci, Head of Economic International Unit of Campania Region Fabio Sani, President Consorzio di Bacino Salerno 1 Marco Galdi, Mayor of Cava de’Tirreni (SA) VISION Following the environmental interventions the landfill site is to be transformed in an area for open air sports and field archery. Furthermore a 200 kW photovoltaic system will be installed. 27 development proposals for european landfill sites 15.Consolida Sicily Region, ITALY http://pti.regione.sicilia.it/ Antonio Piparo Email: [email protected] BENEFITS SITE VISION •Consolida landfill is located about 6 km from the city of Agrigento, 2 km from the ‘Maccalube Natural Park’and 8 km from the UNESCO site ‘Valley of the Temples’ •It is located inside the industrial zone of Agrigento •Consolida landfill was in operation from 1980 untill 1999 •Municipal solid waste cover an area of 9 hectares and has a volume of 1.6 million cubic metres with an average height of 14 metres •The landfill is environmentally protected by a leachate collection system and fence control but the top is not sealed. For future use the landfill is to be remediated and reshaped. 28 After this reclamation 2 hectares will be reforestated, 4 hectares will be used as a garden park of touch, scents, colours and sounds, 1 hectare will be installed with solar panels for 500 kW and 2 hectares wil be planned for a health center for animals. SIGNATURE Alberto Pulizzo, Director Dipartimento dellÁcqua e dei Rifiuty, Regione Siciliana • T he first benefit will be represted by the reclamation of the area • The second benefit is that the area will be returned to the citizens of Agrigento • The third benefit is that the health center for animals is to reduce the problem of stray dogs; • A total investment of € 6,1 million and € 2,9 million of revenues from photo voltaic plant. MESSAGE The restoration of the Consolida area wil create a haven for recreation, socialisation and animal shelter as an ideal connection to the garden of Kolimbetra (adjacent to the Valle dei Templi). This garden is to restore and protect the genetic heritage of plants and trees (olive, almond, peach, citrus, cork oak…) in touch, colours and fragrances typical of the Sicilian landscape and Agrigento in particular. development proposals for european landfill sites 16.Zavoaie Bistrita City Hall, ROMANIA http://www.primariabistrita.ro Cristina Cudrec Email: [email protected] SITE •Zavoaie landfill is located on the outskirts of the city of Bistrita along the Bistrita river •It is located more specific in the south-east area of the city, on the left bank of Bistrita River, extended on its terraces •Zavoaie landfill is estimated to cover a surface area of approximately 7,7 hectares at an average height of 3 metres •Waste dumped at the site since the 1960’s until 2009 •The landfill is being sealed by the County Council of BistritaNasaud. SIGNATURE George Avram, Vice Mayor of Bistrita City Hall BENEFITS VISION • O ne of the most important benefits of the participation of Bistrita as a partner in the SufalNet4EU Project is the chance to create a Local Action Plan for the redevelopment of the former Zavoaie Landfill; • The exchange of good practices was also an advantage for Bistrita as all the other partners have already closed their sites and began the redevelopment of the landfills so that Bistrita could learn and take advantage of the partners’ ideas in order to adapt those ideas to Bistrita’s needs; • Working with professionals and dedicated people was also a benefit and Bistrita’s project team had a lot to learn from them in order to attend future projects that involve partnerships between EU members; • A total investment of € 6 million. Preferred option is a city park comprising four elements: skateboard park, outdoor fitness area, children’s play area and an interpretative centre. Linkage to the city via a river walkway is an important element in this vision. Continued political support and stakeholder engagement will be a continuing requirement especially from decision makers and funders. MESSAGE It is a great honour for Bistrita to be a pioneer in this kind of project in Romania. Bistrita is the first city in Romania that closes its landfill site and starts a redevelopment plan. Access to European funding has been and will be a significant benefit of the lives of the citizens of Bistrita. This opportunity will raise expectations and hopes in transforming a degraded environment into a positive new amenity for the city. 29 development proposals for european landfill sites 17.Granowo Wielkopolska region, POLAND http://www.umww.pl/ Anna Dabkiewicz Email: [email protected] SITE BENEFITS VISION •This landfill is located in the west part of Granowo (0,7 km west of the center of the Granowo village) •It is surrounded by agricultural area; green area and recreational area •The surface of the landfill is about 4,2 hectares with a height of 1,5 – 2,5 metres and the area covers 6 hectares •Waste was dumped in former gravel pit since 1975 until 2007 •The landfill requires safe closure and reclamation. • W ielkopolska has participated in a European network for exchanging the most effective methods of redevelopment for old landfills; • SufalNet4eu has resulted in better understanding of environmental, legal and financial aspects concerning closure and re-use of landfills by local authorities; • SufalNet4eu project in Wielkopolska will be disseminated as a pilot project for similar landfill sites in Poland • A total investment of € 1,065 million. After consultation with the local community recreational functions are adopted for redevelopment. A public park has been designed with ponds located in the western part of the area, cycling roads, playground for children, luge track and landscape view point. MESSAGE The cost of the landfill closure and rehabilitation (€ 1,065 million) is a big burden for the community. Granowo is a small (5000 inhabitants) agricultural community and its budget is just 3,2 million yearly. Without additional European co-funding Gronowo can not afford the rehabilitation of the landfill. SIGNATURE Tomasz Bugajski, Member of the Board of Wielkopolska Region 30 development proposals for european landfill sites 18.Anielin, Bagdad, Lubnica, Sniaty Wielkopolska region, POLAND http://www.umww.pl/ Anna Dabkiewicz Email: [email protected] VISION After study of the local spatial development plans forestation for all 4 landfill sites are adopted for redevelopment. Site specific designs for planting deciduous trees and conifers will be implemented. SITE •Anielin is located in the north of the Okonek community, surrounded by agricultural area and forest and the area cover 3,6 hectare • Bagdad is located in the area of the Wyrzysk community, surrounded by forest and the area cover 3,8 hectare •Lubnica is located in the central part of the Wielicho community, surrounded by forest and agricultural area and the are cover1,7 hectare •Snaity is located in the south part of the Wielicho community, surrounded by forest and the area cover1,4 hectare • Municipal, non hazardous and inert waste was dumped in former sand and gravel pits between 1983 and 2009 •All 4 landfill sites require safe closure and reclamation. SIGNATURE Tomasz Bugajski, Member of the Board of Wielkopolska Region BENEFITS • W ielkopolska has participated in a European network for exchanging the most effective methods of redevelopment for old landfills; • SufalNet4EU has resulted in better understanding of environmental, legal and financial aspects concerning closure and re-use of landfills by local authorities; • SufalNet4eu project in Wielkopolska will be disseminated as a pilot project for similar landfill sites in Poland • A total investment of € 1,3 million. MESSAGE The cost of the landfill closure and rehabilitation is a big burden for the community. Okonek, Wyrzysk and Wielicho are also small agricultural communities and have small yearly budgets. Without additional European co-funding these communities can not afford the rehabilitation of these landfills. 31 development proposals for european landfill sites 19.Kaminada Municipality of Lavriotiki, GREECE http://www.mylavrio.gr/ Katiana Houli Email: [email protected] SITE BENEFITS •Kaminada landfill is located in an elevation north of the city of Lavrio •The area is of archeological interest, historical memory and landscape of outstanding natural beauty •The landfill has served the municipalities of Lavrio and Agios Konstantinos since 1974 •Waste is still being dumped until the new waste transfer station in Neraki is opened •The landfill covers a surface of 16,5 hectares and the maximum heigt is 37 metres •As a high risk/priority site top and slopes have to be covered and leachate/gas system has to be installed. • S upports the remediation and redevelopment procedure of the Kaminada landfill, launched by the region of Attica • Exhibits the vision of the Municipality for reusing the site in conjuction to the surrounding area and potential • Includes a comprehensive communication strategy for assuring the community acceptance of the redevelopment of the area • Proposes dedicated funding schemes for redevelopment of the area and long term maintenance of the environmental risks • € 1,3 million has been secured by the Regional Operational Programme of Attica 20072013 and € 2 million will be needed for redevelopment. VISION Considering that the area is classified as a zone of the thematic historical park of mining in Lavreotiki the Municipality would like to construct an information centre as part of a wider historical park of mining. It could be linked with nearby mining sites and city by an industrial train of Decauville type. MESSAGE Thanks to SufalNet4eu Lavrio will be able to communicate the environmental concerns with the local community in order to look for new opportunities and potentials for having the area upgraded. Because of the transfer of the main port of Athens to Lavrion land prices are expected to go up. SIGNATURE Konstantinos Levantis, Mayor of Lavreotiki 32 development proposals for european landfill sites 20.Reinaldapark (Haarlem) Afvalzorg, NETHERLANDS http://www.afvalzorg.com Herbert Kers Email: [email protected] SITE • 20 hectares at the east part of the city of Haarlem •Surrounded by residential and rural area •Landfill since 1954 till 1980, afterwards transformed into a park •Need to remediate the soil coverage layer, improve the existing park and meet many spatial claims. VISION With the soil remediation as starting point a modern and attractive city park is being realized through an intense involvement of stakeholders. The new park will be open in 2014. It will connect the city and the country side and will provide the Haarlem community with a wide range of activities. BENEFITS • C onservation of a public park • High quality of public open space for children playing, sports (a.o. soccer, tennis, aquatics, fishing), walking and cycling network, restaurant and a war monument • Ecological transition zone • Environmental site restoration MESSAGE SIGNATURE • C écile Hubers, programme manager on behalf of the Municipality of Haarlem • Harm Ritsema, manager Afvalzorg Afvalzorg’s mission is to promote and facilitate landscape regeneration of closed landfill sites in order to have these sites re-used for natural, recreational, commercial, and even residential areas. European funding can help to rehabilitate and re-use scarce land and to prevent unbridled consumption of green fields. 33 development proposals for european landfill sites 21.Gulbergen Estate Eindhoven Region NETHERLANDS http://www.sre.nl/ Wim Feron Email: [email protected] BENEFITS VISION • A tourist-recreational landscape park with a strong green component serving the cities of Eindhoven and Helmond and surrounding villages for more than 700.000 inhabitants •A sustainable economic impulse for recreation and tourism in the region within a green frame •On the landfill next to the existing golf course an aphitheatre, mountainbike route, outdoor skislope and viewpoint on the top will be constructed •A total investment of at least € 34 million has been budgeted. A leisure estate is being developed within a landscape and ecological framework of 325 hectares with golf course, Animal Kingdom, outdoor event area, bungalow park, crêperie, amphitheater, midget-golf, wellness farm, play ground, bicycle route, fitness track, large garden center and ecological zones (65 ha). The design and architectural principles are partly based on the famous painter Van Gogh who lived in Nuenen. SITE MESSAGE •Situated between the cities of Eindhoven and Helmond in a green area •Landfill characteristics: 49 hectares and 45 metres high •10.000.000 m3 municipal waste has been deposited from 1958 until2005 •Covered with top cover, bottom liner (partly), and aftercare facilities. For having the Gulbergen estate implemented € 34 million has been budgeted. This facility will mainly cover the unprofitable investments. Currently the remaining financial means of this facility probably will not be sufficient to the full extent. Eindhoven Region, Management Company Gulbergen and Libema as private investor will therefore make a mximum effort to cover the infrastructural costs through additional European funding. SIGNATURE Fons Jacobs, Mayor of the City of Helmond and Vice Chairman Executive Committee of Eindhoven Region 34 http://www.gulbergen.nl/ landgoed-gulbergen/ Nathalie van Zeeland Email: nathalie.van.zeeland@ attero.nl development proposals for european landfill sites 22.Vlagheide Municipality Schijndel, NETHERLANDS http://www.masterplanvlagheide.nl/Home.html Gert-jan Boeijen Email: [email protected] SITE VISION MESSAGE •Situated in the middle of 3 municipalities (Sint Oedenrode, Veghel and Schijndel) in agricultural and forested area •Landfill characteristics: 44 hectares and 28 metres high •4.560.000 cubic metres waste deposited in a former sand pit from 1960’s until 2003 •Covered with top cover (partly), bottom liner (partly) and aftercare facilities; •Ownership of the landfill will be transferred from Hertogenbosch Region to Municipality of Schijndel. A master plan has been specified in an implementation program. Some 30 projects have been identified for: • Improving nature, landscape an cultural heritage by enlarging the Eerdse Bergen • Creating ecological zones, private estates including estate houses, restoration and rebuilding of 2 windmills • Restoration of a heath land area and support for a sheep’s herd • Attracting tourism by realising 2 tearooms campingsite and B&B • A 18 holes golf course and lodging facilities • Improving accessibility to attract visitors by creating recreational routes of about 17 kilometres • Creating jobs by developing a new business park ‘DuinVlagheide’ of about 50 h. Participation in SufalNet4eu has provided knowledge in challenges and solutions of transforming landfill sites across the European Union. It has triggered creativity and energy in finding new solutions for having the Vlagheide landfill and its surrounding area transformed in an upgraded and public area for our citizens. It was very usefull and educational to exchange expertise in landfill projects across Europe. SIGNATURE Bart Claassen, Vice Mayor and Alderman of the Executive Board of Schijndel BENEFITS • A n area development of about 180 hectares for recreation in a green environment with respect for the cultural heritage and local identity of the area • A total public and private investment for the redevelopment of the landfill and its surrounding area of € 30 million. (without the business park) 35 development proposals for european landfill sites 23.Schelde Vesting Municipality Bergen op Zoom, NETHERLANDS http://www.bergenopzoom.nl Rutger de Klerk Email: [email protected] SITE •The Schelde Vesting soil and waste dumps are situated at former industrial area’s of the Geertruidapolder in the city of Bergen op Zoom, located at the Eastern Scheldt • Soil-& waste dumps (brownfields) characteristics: 91 hectares of heavy (pre) industrial pollution (50% of the soil) and ground water contamination. • The former Nedalco terrain (13 hectares) as primary redevelopment area has 10 landfill hot spots or waste dumps. VISION The City Council’s ambition is to clean up all waste and contaminated soils within one generation. Within the projects masterplan 1300 residential homes are planned. Bergen op Zoom wants to bring about a balanced connection between buildings for housing, employment and amenities, green areas and cultural history. The former Nedalco area and the fortifications on the waterfront are the cultural-historical places within the area. The fortifications on the waterfront will be restored and the adjoining canals and old harbor will be opened up. BENEFITS •Cleaning up 91 hectares for industrial and residential area •New canals and restoring fortifications on the waterfront •A total investment of € 47,7 million for remediation costs and redevelopment costs. MESSAGE Although the financial crises has severely effected our plans to clean up the area for industrial and residential area Bergen op Zoom is still committed to implement the adjusted Masterplan called Schelde Vesting. SIGNATURE Ad van der Wegen, Vice Mayor and Alderman of the Executive Board of Bergen op Zoom 36 development proposals for european landfill sites 24.DIC Municipality Cranendonck NETHERLANDS http://www.dic-cranendonck.nl/ Peter van der Eerden Email: [email protected] SITE BENEFITS • S ituated near the Belgian border in the south of the Province of Noord-Brabant in Cranendonck •The landfill is located in an area of 110 hectares around the zinc factory of Nyrstar that will be transformed in a sustainable industrial park (DIC) for metallurgical industries •Landfill characteristics: 11 hectares and 1 to 2 metres high •330.000 m3 household, municipality and industrial waste (zinc embers) has been dumped since 1965 until 1979; •It is covered with sand, trees, shrubs and grass. • R edevelopment of 110 hectare for modern heavy industrial usage • Mutual synergy solutions between the metallurgical industries, saving raw materials, energy and reducing waste and greenhouse gasses • Improving the regional social-economic structure • 1,500 new jobs MESSAGE In 2009 an investigation was conducted into the social and financial feasibility of the DIC businessplan. This has demonstrated that the DIC is financially feasible. The total investment volume will be about € 80 million. € 7 million will be used for transforming the landfill in industrial area. A lot of jobs are at stake here. VISION SIGNATURE Bert Manders, Alderman of the Executive Board of Cranendonck Objective of the DIC (Duurzaam Industriepark Cranendonck) is to develop a sustainable industrial park for heavy industrial companies and to have mutual synergy solutions in heat, waste, water, transport and park management. The new uses of the landfill wil be divided in parking space, roads, bicycle paths, vegetation and industrial buildings. 37 development proposals for european landfill sites 25.De Kater Municipality Boxmeer NETHERLANDS http://www.boxmeer.nl/ Rob Setz Email: [email protected] SITE BENEFITS VISION •A small landfill of 2.3 hectare is situated in the Northern floodplain of the river Meuse along one of the river dikes in Boxmeer. Due to a dike breach of the Meuse in the past a so called dikebreach hole arose at that spot •The depth of the wheel is 4 meters. It was used to dump household and industrial waste in the period between 1960 and 1973. The height of the landfill to the surrounding area is 1 to 2 meters. The site is located outside the dike in an agricultural area and is currently in use as pasture, grazed by sheep. •An integrated area development of 32 hectares that include residential area, waterretention and restoration of cultural values in typical hedges (Maasheggen) •Environmentally controlled landfill as a public park in residential area •a total investment of € 500.000 for remediation and redevelopment costs of the landfill. Because of climate change high flood waves are to be expected. As a consequence the river could be polluted by the waste dumped in the landfill. Therefore the municipality wants to start an integrated area development (32 hectare) in the floodplain of the river Meuse with neighbourhood park, water retention, restoration of typical hedge forms, sport facilities and residential area’s on new dike along with floating homes. The landfill will thus be redeveloped as a neighbourhood park for a new residential area that is called ‘Waterfront Boxmeer’ SIGNATURE Jos de Graaff, Vice Mayor and Alderman of the Executive Board of Boxmeer 38 MESSAGE Special attention is required for the implications of the new Water Act and its integrated water systems permit to protect water quality, quantity, surface and ground water, involving Ministry of Infrastructure and Water board. To gain this experience in watermanagement will be of high interest for other European regions and municipalities too. Boxmeer is willing to share these experiences in Europe. development proposals for european landfill sites 26.Padbroek Municipality Cuijk NETHERLANDS http://www.cuijk.nl/ Gisela Berkers Email: [email protected] BENEFITS SITE •A new community centre for primary shool and child care, sustainably built •Environmentally controlled landfill in residential area •A total investment of € 300.000 for remediation and redevelopment costs •This small landfill is situated in a residential area of 1560 houses and 4000 people living in this southernmost part of Cuijk. •Right in the heart of the neighborhood is a small former landfill that is currently used as a children’s playground. •Landfill characteristics: 1 hectare and 2 metres high; 50.000 m3 household waste and debris; used from 1954-1967 •The landfill is covered with sand, trees, shrubs and grass. MESSAGE VISION The town council has started a project to regenerate the area and to have a new community centre replacing the existing centre that is in a poor condition. The most suitable location for this new centre would be the open space of the former landfill in the middle of the Padbroek area. 2 primary schools and a child care facility should be integrated in this new building. Because of concerns for public health risks community’s acceptance is crucial in this redevelopmentplan Our aim is to create an open atmosphere where all stakeholders are free to express their concerns and to empower the commmunity in public participation. This is not a formal consultation process but the views of the stakeholders are decisive in the implementation of the plan. Social acceptance is a key implementation aspect for having landfills succesfully redeveloped. SIGNATURE Arthur Baudet, Alderman of the Executive Board of Cuijk 39 development proposals for european landfill sites Colophon Design Redaction/editing TACCT, ‘s-Hertogenbosch René Beijnen, provincie Noord-Brabant DateOctober 2012 www . s u f a l n e t 4 . e u