Marshall Group Properties Ltd objects to Redevelopment Option 3 on the basis it assumes that reconfiguration of the Water Recycling Centre onto a smaller site, with more indoor or contracted operations. As noted in the summary of the option this is "subject to technical, financial and operational deliverability." Our view at the present time is that this is unproven.

This is supported by text include in the submission Local Plans for both Cambridge City (Policy
14) and South Cambridgeshire (Policy SS/4). This states:
"Exploration of the viability and feasibility of development of the Waste Water Treatment Works within Cambridge City to provide a new treatment works facility at a smaller scale on the current site will be undertaken as part of the feasibility investigations in drawing up the AAP."

The implication here is that when defining any policy in the AAP it will be necessary to fully understand the implications.

Equally, under the requirements of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive, the full policy implications of any decision to rationalise or relocate the sewage works would need to be taken into account including, for example, impacts arising at any alternative locations proposed.