Foxhall Recycling Centre in Foxhall Road, Ipswich, officially opens after major redevelopment
Published: 16:13, 13 March 2024
| Updated: 17:02, 13 March 2024
A new and improved recycling centre has opened today after a multi-million pound redevelopment.
The redevelopment at Foxhall Recycling Centre in Foxhall Road, Ipswich, started in October 2022 which includes improvements to the site’s layout, access and capacity as well as the Re-use shop.
The works were done in a bid to make it easier for Suffolk residents to reuse and recycle their rubbish and the project was completed ahead of schedule with it fully reopening to the public in December 2023.
The redevelopment was initially predicted to cost £7.8m, but due to high inflation and the war in Ukraine, the costs of materials increased, resulting in the project costing over £8m.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk, Clare, Countess of Euston, officially opened the site today by cutting the ribbon as well as slicing a cake.
She said: “I’m delighted to have been able to open the new, improved Foxhall Recycling Centre today.
“As a keen recycler myself, I know the importance of recycling and re-using items to prolong their life.
“I took great pleasure in visiting the Re-use shop; the Benjamin Foundation do a fantastic job keeping items in circulation and it supports the great charity work they do for young people and families across Suffolk and Norfolk.”
The new centre was designed by Concertus Design and Property Consultants and built by RG Carter and has an increased capacity for how many vehicles it can have on site.
It also has improved access from Foxhall Road which should reduce queuing on the road.
Cllr Richard Smith MVO, Suffolk County Council cabinet member for economic development, skills, transport strategy and waste, said: “Moving waste up the hierarchy is one of our main priorities when it comes to managing waste and Foxhall Recycling Centre is designed to do just that.
“The Re-use shop is at the start of the journey into the recycling centre, prompting site users to see if their items could be used again by someone else.
“The layout of the new site makes recycling easier for the public and helps to future-proof the recycling service for years to come.”
