£150m zero-carbon dairy planned

by UKPA - 26/09/2011

"Around 700 new jobs are to be created after a planning authority gave the go-ahead to build what is being described as the world's largest zero-carbon dairy."

Danish dairy cooperative Arla Foods wants to create the £150 million project at a site near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, which it says will be able to process and package up to 1.3 billion litres of fresh milk a year.

Aylesbury Vale District Council's planning authority has unanimously approved the application to build the plant, which is also expected to lead to 1,000 construction jobs.

Peter Lauritzen, CEO of Arla Foods UK plc, said: "This will be a state-of-the-art dairy designed to help Arla achieve its growth ambitions in the UK.

"In addition to being one of the largest construction projects in the UK, our flagship building will also be the world's first zero-carbon dairy."

Stuart Jones, chief executive of Buckinghamshire Business First, said: "This is fantastic news for the area and a much needed boost for the local economy.

"In addition to creating many skilled, permanent jobs, which is vital to secure and build the county's future economic viability and sustainability, the Arla Foods development will also generate global confidence in Buckinghamshire as a business destination."

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