Clean-up of one of Europe's largest illegal dumps 'could begin in 2028'
Summary
Northern Ireland plans to start cleaning up one of Europe's largest illegal dumps, called Mobuoy, in 2028. The cleanup could take up to five years and cost over £100 million due to the large amount of waste and pollution at the site.Key Facts
- The Mobuoy dump in County Londonderry covers more than 100 acres and holds about 1.6 million tonnes of waste.
- About 627,000 tonnes of that waste was dumped illegally.
- The illegal dumping occurred between 2007 and 2013, with some rubbish dating back to the 1960s.
- Two businessmen involved in the illegal dumping were sentenced to prison in 2025.
- The cleanup plan is expected to start contractor procurement in April 2027, with actual work beginning in 2028.
- The cleanup could take between three and five years due to the site’s complexity.
- The estimated cost for the cleanup is around £107 million, but it may increase if the plan takes longer.
- The project requires funding and support from the UK government.
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