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Sorry saga over Ayrshire landfill site raises wider issues, says MSP candidate
Tarbolton Moss Landfill site — but warned that the site must be fully restored and made safe.Ayrshire Live previously told how the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) will be funded by the Scottish Government on a ‘time-limited basis’ to carry out remediation work at the site.Last week’s announcement was described as ‘vague’ and it ‘didn’t go far enough’ by long-standing Tarbolton Residents and Tenants' Association project manager, Joe Dalling.However, news that work will start later this year has nevertheless been welcomed by MSP candidate for South Scotland, Colin Smyth.But he wants companies who operate similar sites to take out environmental 'insurance' so that the taxpayer doesn't foot the bill if firms go bust.Mr Smyth
