You have been short – listed as a possible candidate for the post of “Environmental Planning Officer” in an industrial
area. Your specialised area will involve the development of the chemical industry. In order to progress through the
selection process you are asked to prepare a paper on factors affecting the location of a chemical plant
In order to write your paper, you will first need to choose a particular industrial (chemical) process. For your chosen
process, discuss
how geographical and geological factors influence the choice of location
evaluate the factors that influence access to materials and services.
For the above two points you might structure your discussion around – brownfield/Greenfield. Drainage / waste removal.
Transportation of raw materials, products, natural resources, energy. Availability of resources (energy, water, raw
materials)
Identify the factors that influence access to finance
Describe the effect of an environmental audit on the planning process.
For the above two points you might structure your discussion around – economic factors: subsidies, ESF support,
availability of skilled labours. Environmental factors including location, disposal of waste, treatment of effluent (if
applicable).
Your paper should be approximately 1500 words in length and address the four issues as ticked.
Understand factors affecting the location of a chemical plant
Location factors: geological factors (drainage, waste removal); geographical factors
(brownfield/greenfield, location, planning requirements); economic factors (subsidies, ESF support); environmental impact
(location, sustainability, disposal of waste, treatment of effluent)
Transportation costs: raw materials; products; natural resources; energy; workforce
Availability of resources: energy; water; raw materials
Environmental audit: effect on nearby properties; waste disposal; deliveries and transport; pollution eg noise, effluent,
gaseous discharge
Socio-economic factors: availability of skilled labour; financial support
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