(Herb Black, President of American Iron and Metal)
(Photo by Brian Mclain)
A good turnout at the new cruise terminal last night to hear directly from the President and owner of American Iron and Metal, Herb Black about his proposed 30 million dollar metal shredder and recycling centre at pier 10 on the west side.
Black tells CHSJ News if this proposal goes ahead, it will put Saint John on the map.
The big concern being voiced was about noise but Black says that shouldn't be a problem because there will be a building between the shredder and the nearby residential neighbourhood that will act as a sound buffer.
He also says the operation won't be going year round and likely will be running from 7 in the morning until 2 or 3 in the afternoon with 21st century technology.
The meeting was told all of the vehicles coming into the site for shredding will be drained of their fluids, the site itself will be paved and there will be sensors to detect any radioactive material.
Another public meeting is being planned for the west side.
