GEPC in conjunction with the Aeternum team are developing documentation,  designs and an Environmental Statement in connection with a Full Planning Application for a ‘Bio-Park’ in Castleford which is expected to be submitted to the Local Authority in Q3/4 of 2012.

The site is an industrial site located to the north east of the town centre of Castleford, approximately 5 minutes away on foot.  It is sandwiched between the riverside of the Aire and a residential suburb to the north of the town centre.  The Castleford development incorporates a range of diverse land uses including the following :

• Biomass to Liquid Biofuel plant
• Biomass fuel handling/preparation facilities
• CHP Plant
• Industrial Units (B2
• Weighbridges
• Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Rail Freight Terminal
• River Wharf
• Visitors/Education Centre
• Green Industries Zone
• Petrol Filling Station
• Food Retail Store
• Residential development