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How will the CO2 pipeline construction corridor affect Holmes Chapel?

Pipeline amendments near Holmes Chapel change construction corridor route The CO2 pipeline project, which transports carbon dioxide from cement and lime producers, has undergone amendments to its construction corridor. These changes affect approximately 15 per cent of the pipeline, including the section near Holmes Chapel. The route has been adjusted to run to the south of the village, rather than the north, in an effort to minimize proximity to residential areas and amenity spaces.

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How it reaches Holmes Chapel

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The CO2 pipeline project, which transports carbon dioxide from producers like Holcim and Tarmac, has amendments affecting approximately 15 per cent of its route. This includes the section near Holmes Chapel, where the corridor is now 100m wide. The route has been adjusted to run to the south rather than the north of the village.

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- northwichguardian.co.uk Sep 1

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The pipeline will run from the Peak District to the sea via settlements in Cheshire East and Cheshire West.northwichguardian.co.uk
The pipeline uses carbon dioxide from four producers: Buxton Lime, Breedon, Holcim, and Tarmac.northwichguardian.co.uk
Amendments affect approximately 15 per cent of the pipeline.northwichguardian.co.uk
The construction corridor near Holmes Chapel and Middlewich is now 100m wide.northwichguardian.co.uk
The route near Holmes Chapel will run to the south rather than to the north of the town.northwichguardian.co.uk

Why it matters

The pipeline project is highly controversial, with opponents citing unknown safety implications and significant impacts on the communities located within the construction corridor. The amendments, which were made to minimize proximity to residential areas, reflect ongoing community and environmental concerns regarding the project's scale and risk.

The final decision on whether or not to approve the pipeline rests with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, based on a recommendation from the Planning Inspectorate. The project is designed to reinforce cement and lime production while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but its implementation is subject to intense public scrutiny.

What we don't know yet

Will the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero approve the pipeline as currently proposed?
What specific safety implications are being addressed by the current pipeline amendments?

What would change this answer

The Secretary of State approves the planThe construction corridor will proceed, leading to the physical implementation of the pipeline near Holmes Chapel.

Further public consultations result in major changes to the proposalThe construction corridor could be significantly altered or halted entirely.

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MiddlewichReportedThe CO2 pipeline project is moving through the construction corridor of Middlewich.

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northwichguardian.co.ukSep 1

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