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East Cambridgeshire District Council has signed a contract with construction firm Kier to build a bereavement centre near Mepal, with work set to commence this month.
The facility will include a crematorium, natural burial area, pet cemetery, function room, memorial walkway and remembrance garden, set within meadows and wildlife walks overlooking a lake.
The brownfield site will be developed to protect and enhance existing biodiversity, including endangered plants and animals that have moved in since it was last in use. Recycled materials will be used in the build, such as plastic waste for cladding and earth from a previous car park project in Ely for landscaping.
The cremator will run on electricity and can be operated on a green energy tariff.
Anna Bailey, leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council, said: “After many years of planning, we are delighted to get to the stage of signing the contracts for the new crematorium. We have chosen to work with Kier because of their passion for producing sustainable projects which meet the needs of local communities.”
Tom Martin, regional director at Kier, added: “With sustainability and community at the heart of the design, this project aligns with Kier’s commitment to deliver lasting benefits for the areas in which we work.”
