Controversial £325 million plans to build a biomass plant at Dundee harbour are back on track following a detailed air pollution report.
A new environmental statement has been submitted to the Scottish Government and the plans will go out to public consultation. Forth Energy says up to 300 people would be employed during construction works.
The facility, which would feature a 100 metre stack visible from much of the city, would provide 70 long-term operational jobs.
Despite previous concerns, a report by the developer claims the plant would produce a negligible amount of air pollution.
A Dundee City Council spokesman said: “We are aware that this was coming and have been working with Forth Energy on the air quality assessment figures to make sure that they are up to date, accurate and valid.
“We are looking forward to the submission coming to us from the Scottish Government in our position as a statutory consultee.”
The new report was requested by the council in January 2011 after a stormy meeting heard concerns about the plant’s effect on the environment and landscape.
Tests were carried out over a year and then received “robust scrutiny” before being presented this week for consultation.
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