Bosses from construction and services firms have been briefed on how they could win a share of a £300 million development bonanza.

The company behind plans to develop an innovative waste management plant for Bradford and Calderdale, which was given the green light by Bradford councillors last month, has outlined details of potential contract opportunities.

More than 50 company representatives attended a supplier day event at the Midland hotel in Bradford organised by Pennine Resource Recovery in conjunction with Bradford Chamber of Commerce.

Attendees included construction contractors, building suppliers, security and cleaning services, along with chamber representatives and employment services.

The new waste treatment plant on Bowling Back Lane, Bradford, will handle up to 193,000 tonnes of household waste a year from across Bradford and Calderdale.

Councillors unanimously approved the plans from Manchester-based Pennine Resource Recovery for the site.

PRR project director Mark Tribe said: “We are thrilled with the amount of interest that local businesses have shown in the Resource Recovery Facility.

“This is a £300 million project and a significant investment in Bradford. We are keen for local communities and local businesses to reap the rewards.

“Experience has taught us that nearby businesses can be ideally placed to provide essential support and fast turnaround times and this event has given us a taste of just how many companies are able to provide that.

“We have already established a strong link with communities surrounding the site. The supplier day has proved invaluable in establishing a similar link with local businesses.” The 25-year deal aims to divert more than 90 per cent of waste from Bradford and Calderdale away from landfill and increase recycling rates to more than half.

The site will generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 20,000 homes, an area about the size of Bingley .

About 80 permanent jobs will be created at Bowling Back Lane and Hard Ings Way, Keighley, with a further 300 posts created during construction. It will also bring £30 million in construction contracts to the area, as well as making contracts available for local recycling companies.

Mr Tribe said: “Our project will bring great economic and environmental benefits to Bradford and Calderdale and we’re delighted councillors have recognised this.” Mike Cartwright, Bradford Chamber policy executive, said: “PRR contacted us well in advance of the event to make sure that local companies could be made aware of the plans. Contractors and suppliers responded well and hopefully many will be able to take advantage of the opportunities offered by this major development.”

Businesses interested in becoming a supplier can contact the PRR project team for an expression of interest form by freephone on 0800 160 1050; e-mail: info@pennineresources. com; or freepost RSKS-SBBE-LHHZ, Pennine Resource Recovery, c/o PPS Group, 30-32 Charlotte Street, Manchester, M1 4FD. Visit the website at pennineresources.com.