Hradec Králové in Czechia opposes waste incinerator construction at Elektrárny Opatovice

The city of Hradec Králové opposes the construction of a waste incinerator near nearby Opatovice nad Labem. The city council adopted a resolution on Tuesday calling for the environmental impact assessment (EIA) documentation for the project to be returned for revision and completion, or for a negative opinion to be issued. Deputy Mayor Lukáš Řádek (TOP 09), whose portfolio includes climate protection and energy, told CTK today. The project, called the Energy Recovery from Waste Facility (ZEVO), is being prepared by Elektrárny Opatovice (EOP), a company owned by businessman Daniel Křetínský. CTK is seeking a comment from EOP.

„In the city’s view, ZEVO’s capacity significantly exceeds the needs of the region, as a result of which it will have negative impacts on the environment and the city’s population,“ Řádek said.

The city is also once again requesting that it be included among the affected local authorities in the EIA process and administrative proceedings. The power plant published the EIA documentation for the facility in February.