North East Scotland incinerator shut after operator's threat
Sources told trade journal EWB that the facility contained more than 1800 'snags' when it was handed over for operational use last year. By contrast, the typical number of faults expected in this sort of project is around 350.
The incinerator is located south of Aberdeen Harbour in East Tullos. A spokesperson for the waste management firm confirmed the company had considered pulling out of the multi million pound project.
They said: 'Indaver can confirm that, due to ongoing issues the company is experiencing in relation to its operations at the NESS waste-to-energy facility in Aberdeen, Scotland, the company is reviewing its future involvement in the project.'
The shutdown has left refuse crews scrambling to find alternative sites for waste removal, leading to bin collection delays across the North East of Scotland.
Aberdeen City councillor Deena Tissera said she had written to the local authority's chief executive seeking clarity on the future of the site, which is also used to produce electricity and heat homes in the local area.
She posted to X: 'I must express the growing frustration among elected members and the public at the lack of clear communication and accountability around this significant infrastructure failure.
'Indaver, a key partner in the NESS consortium, is considering withdrawing from the project due to serious issues with the build quality.
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Ms Tissera added: 'Reports confirm that the plant was handed over with an unacceptable number of unresolved defects - around 1800 snags - compared to the typical threshold of 350. This level of failure points to systemic weaknesses in the oversight and delivery of this publicly funded project.'
An Aberdeen City Council spokesperson said: 'Due to an issue between EFW Ness Ltd and its operating sub-contractor, the Ness Energy from Waste Facility is currently closed. Waste is being diverted to an alternative disposal facility. Residents should continue to put their bins out as normal.'
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