Company avoids dust-up…

Dust complaints from residents force firm to change working practice.

A UK demolition company has revised its working practices following complaints about dust from an old foundry.

Libra Demolition Ltd is dismantling Lincoln Castings in Station Road, North Hykeham, where more than 300 homes will be built.

Residents had complained of black dust on vehicles and in homes and gardens. And some children have come home dirty with grime.

Officials from North Kesteven District Council served an abatement notice on the demolition company on April 13, to secure dust control measures.

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