Summary
BLASTING work which Wearside families fear could damage their homes is to be considered by planners. Bosses at Houghton Quarry, in Houghton-le-Spring, want to blow up some of the rockface at the landfill site as they say it is in danger of collapse.
But nearby residents say the work will put their houses in danger, and isn't covered by waste management company Biffa's planning permission.See the full content of this document
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; Families Claim Work Could Shake Homes
Now, Biffa is to submit an application for planning permission for a one-off explosion.
Dave Heaton, Biffa landfill general manager for the north, said...See the full content of this document
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