20 tonnes of waste from data centre project found in Rayong
Officials have ordered the removal of around 20 tonnes of waste from a data centre construction project in Ban Chang, Rayong, after residents complained of disruption and health concerns. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin ordered a special Pollution Control Department task force to inspect the site in Ban Chang subdistrict, Ban Chang district, … The story 20 tonnes of…
Officials in Rayong have ordered the removal of approximately 20 tonnes of waste from a data centre construction site in Ban Chang subdistrict. The issue arose after residents expressed concerns over disruption and potential health risks. Suchart Chomklin, the Natural Resources and Environment Minister, directed a task force from the Pollution Control Department to investigate the site.
Inspectors discovered waste from the data centre project spread over roughly 1,600 to 3,200 square metres of land, including broken bricks, stone, cement, plastic, and fibreglass. This finding is considerably lower than previous reports of up to 100,000 tonnes of waste at the site. Pol Lt Gen Itthiporn Phothong, an adviser to the minister who led the task force, instructed the Ban Chang Municipality to ensure the waste removal by the responsible company.
The waste must be taken to a licensed disposal site under official supervision to prevent further environmental harm. The municipality plans to commence the removal process by September 9, with completion expected within seven days. Additionally, officials are evaluating if the data centre project must undergo an environmental impact assessment to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and address resident concerns.
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