From July 2007 onwards residents of Anick and Oakwood have experienced unacceptable levels of noise from the new Egger plant. These have been moderated by actions taken by Egger following intervention by Tynedale District Council, but noise levels remain too high – and above the levels permitted by the planning conditions for the plant. However, the outcome is still awaited of further actions beginning 1 October to implement the recommendations of a survey by noise consultants employed by Egger and the effect of finally closing down the old plant, currently expected during October.

If you would like to read it the Tynedale District Council Planning approval for the new Egger factory can be downloaded from [here]

You can log any noise intrusions online by clicking this link [Log it!]

Egger noise - update
Posted by Administrator (admin) on Nov 21 2007 at 1:52 pm
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Many Sandhoe residents have complained about persistent and disruptive noise from the new Egger plant as more new equipment has been brought on stream between July and September. More information and recordings of the noise can be found here. [You will need to register or log in]

Tynedale District Council has pressed Egger for action to reduce the noise levels and some action has already resulted. Tynedale Council have created an “Egger” web-page and have been very effective in keeping the information up-to-date.  [Click here to view it]

Egger’s Celebratory Tours on Saturday October 20th to launch their new factory provide an opportunity for residents to see what causes the noise and to talk to senior Egger staff about it. There are believed still to be places available and you can register on line [click here] for a place or contact the factory directly.  [paul.turner@egger.com telephone: 01434602191]