The central objection to the proposed Brigg biomass power plant seems to be the number of lorry movements it would generate, particularly through Scawby Brook.
How come no-one has spotted the obvious solution? The railway line running right past the old sugar factory site is currently being upgraded. So why not put in a couple of sidings and deliver some of the straw bales by train?
Brigg sugar factory used to have a rail link, and during the beet campaign a small signalbox nearby was brought into use by British Railways, specifically for that purpose.
Moving freight by rail is very eco-friendly, as huge tonnages can be shifted by one diesel loco.
What do you think?
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