The facility, which opened in 2019 and has to date involved a financial investment of over £25 million, supplies high quality substrate to the mushroom sector throughout the island of Ireland , playing a critical role in the agri-food industry. A spokesperson for the company said the proposals, which are set out in a full planning application submitted to Mid Ulster District Council in March 2024, form part of the company’s commitment to improving the operational performance of the facility. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
The key elements of the plans relate to the storage yard and new bio and roughing filter. "Importantly, the proposed works will not lead to any increased capacity at the plant. They have been brought forward as a result of extensive engagement with local stakeholders over many months; and specialist technical analysis aimed at ensuring that the facility runs as effectively and efficiently as possible,” said the spokesperson.
"The planning submission demonstrates Northway Mushrooms’ proactive approach to making improvements at the site, and will add further to the substantial investment already made in the plant since it opened. “Details of these ongoing investments have been shared with local stakeholders and Northway Mushrooms will continue its extensive programme of engagement as the planning application progresses. Adv.
