Thursday, February 24, 2011

Hjaltland hatchery approved

A multi-million pound salmon hatchery in Shetland was given the green light by local planners on Wednesday morning. Work to convert and extend the existing hatchery building at Girlsta will commence as early as April, according to Hjaltland Hatcheries, a subsidiary of Grieg Hjaltland Seafood, Shetland’s largest salmon producer.

Shetland Islands Council’s planning board unanimously granted planning permission despite some concern for a disused lime kiln, which was described as in poor condition and led to an objection by Shetland Amenity Trust. Board chairman Frank Robertson, who is a trustee of SAT, left the meeting during the debate.

The meeting heard that the developer had agreed to a number of preservation measures that would help access to the historic lime kiln. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers.
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