Sussex Ouse Conservation Society - 4th January 2010

Proposed land fill/land raise sites in East Sussex threaten the ecology of the Sussex Ouse

The Sussex Ouse Conservation Society has lodged a formal objection to land fill/land raise sites that have been proposed in East Sussex which in the Societies opinion could compromise the environmental integrity of the River Ouse and certain of the rivers feeder streams.

We cannot find any proposals within the information provided on leachate management which is naturally of great concern. If these were included we would still be most unhappy as any such measures could still fail over time or fail as a result of human error. The river catchment is rich in numerous fish species and other wildlife, it is also the source of water provided to your homes by South East Water who abstract immediately above Barcombe Mills.

In line with our remit as a Society to concentrate upon the river we have not covered the very many other problems that will be caused by these sites. These include the considerable increase in heavy goods vehicle traffic, noise and air pollution, health issues, visual degradation etc. These issues will cause very real problems to not only the local population but also to those living further afield.

Sussex Ouse Conservation Society Land Raise Objections(PDF)