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Construction & Environmental
Management Plan
Development:
Clones Single Turbine,
Co. Monaghan
Applicant:
Art Generation Limited
Report Date: 30/09/2025
Document Ref. No.:
22790-CEMP-P1 RECEIVED: 07/10/2025
Document Ref. Number: 22790-CEMP-P1
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................... 5
1.1 Development Description.................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Scope .................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Report Layout .................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Statement of Authority ...................................................................................................... 5
1.5 CEMP Objectives ............................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Live Document ................................................................................................................... 6
2.0 Overview of Existing Site ................................................................... 7
2.1 Site Location ...................................................................................................................... 7
3.0 Proposed Development ...................................................................... 8
3.1 Description ......................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Wind Farm Site Layout ...................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Grid Connection Route ..................................................................................................... 9
4.0 Ulster Canal Greenway ..................................................................... 10
5.0 Construction Management .............................................................. 11
5.1 Duration and Phasing of the Proposed Development .................................................. 11
5.2 Construction Hours ......................................................................................................... 12
5.3 Employment ..................................................................................................................... 12
5.4 Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................................. 12
5.4.1 Developer .............................................................................................................................. 12
5.4.2 Construction Manager ......................................................................................................... 13
5.4.3 Ecological Clerk of Works ................................................................................................... 13
5.4.4 Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) ...................................................................... 14
5.4.5 Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) ................................................................ 14
5.4.6 Designers .............................................................................................................................. 15
5.4.7 Project Archaeologist .......................................................................................................... 15
5.4.8 Project Ecologist .................................................................................................................. 15
5.4.9 Project Hydrologist .............................................................................................................. 16
5.4.10 Project Geotechnical Engineer ........................................................................................... 16
5.4.11 Community Liaison Manager .............................................................................................. 16
5.4.12 Contractor ............................................................................................................................. 16
5.4.13 Site Manager ......................................................................................................................... 17
5.4.14 Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) Officer .............................................. 17
5.4.15 Traffic Management Coordinator ........................................................................................ 17
5.5 Vehicles, Plant and Equipment ....................................................................................... 17
5.6 Pre-Construction Surveys & Detailed Design ............................................................... 18
5.6.1 Pre-Construction Surveys ................................................................................................... 18
5.6.2 Construction Stage Detailed Design .................................................................................. 18
5.7 Development Construction Works ................................................................................. 19
5.7.1 Enabling Works .................................................................................................................... 19
5.7.2 Site Drainage ........................................................................................................................ 19
5.7.3 Topsoil Stripping .................................................................................................................. 19 RECEIVED: 07/10/2025
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5.7.4 Site Entrances ...................................................................................................................... 19
5.7.5 Internal Access Track .......................................................................................................... 20
5.7.6 Excavated Track ................................................................................................................... 20
5.7.7 Stone Aggregate and Fill Requirements ............................................................................ 21
5.7.8 Stone Aggregate Specification ........................................................................................... 21
5.7.9 Spoil Management Plan ....................................................................................................... 22
5.7.10 Excavated Material Use ....................................................................................................... 22
5.7.11 Management of Excavated Material.................................................................................... 22
5.7.12 Substation............................................................................................................................. 23
5.7.13 Internal Underground Cabling ............................................................................................ 23
5.7.14 Wind Turbine ........................................................................................................................ 24
5.7.15 Wind Turbine Hardstands ................................................................................................... 24
5.7.16 Turbine Foundation ............................................................................................................. 25
5.7.16.1 Wind Turbine Erection ......................................................................................................... 27
5.7.17 Reinstatement ...................................................................................................................... 28
5.7.18 Commissioning .................................................................................................................... 28
5.7.19 Decommissioning ................................................................................................................ 29
5.8 Construction in a Flood Zone ......................................................................................... 29
5.9 Turbine Delivery Route ................................................................................................... 29
5.10 Grid Connection Works ................................................................................................... 30
5.10.1 Cable Trenching Methodology ............................................................................................ 30
5.10.2 Managing Excess Material from Trench ............................................................................. 32
5.10.3 Cable Ducting Methodology ................................................................................................ 32
5.10.4 Joint Bays ............................................................................................................................. 33
5.10.5 Surface Cable Markers & Marker Posts ............................................................................. 33
5.10.6 Crossings ............................................................................................................................. 34
5.10.7 Existing Underground Services .......................................................................................... 34
5.10.8 Watercourses ....................................................................................................................... 34
5.10.9 Bridges .................................................................................................................................. 34
5.10.10 Culverts ................................................................................................................................. 34
5.10.11 Horizontal Directional Drilling Methodology ..................................................................... 35
5.11 Consents .......................................................................................................................... 36
6.0 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work ................................................ 37
6.1 Construction Compound and Facilities ......................................................................... 37
6.2 Safety and Security ......................................................................................................... 38
6.3 Site Access....................................................................................................................... 38
6.4 Signage ............................................................................................................................. 38
6.4.1 Site Signage.......................................................................................................................... 39
6.4.2 Signage on the Public Road ................................................................................................ 39
7.0 Environmental Management ............................................................ 40
7.1 Ecology Impact Mitigation .............................................................................................. 40
7.2 Mitigation to prevent the spread of non-native invasive plant species ...................... 40
7.3 Mitigation measures for spoil disposal .......................................................................... 41
7.4 Mitigation by Remediation .............................................................................................. 42
7.5 Bird Impact Mitigation ..................................................................................................... 42
7.6 Protection of Bats ............................................................................................................ 42 RECEIVED: 07/10/2025
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7.7 Noise and Vibration Mitigation ....................................................................................... 42
7.8 Dust Mitigation Measures ............................................................................................... 43
7.9 Fuels and Oils Management ........................................................................................... 43
7.10 Climate .............................................................................................................................. 44
7.11 Surface Water Management Plan ................................................................................... 44
7.11.1 Design Principles ................................................................................................................. 44
7.11.2 Design Methods ................................................................................................................... 44
7.11.3 General Drainage Provisions .............................................................................................. 45
7.11.4 Buffer Zones ......................................................................................................................... 45
7.11.5 Office of Public Works Section 50 Approval ..................................................................... 46
7.11.6 Watercourse Crossings ....................................................................................................... 46
7.11.7 Culvert Crossings ................................................................................................................ 46
7.11.8 Stream Crossing – Bridge Installation ............................................................................... 46
7.11.9 Maintenance and Inspection Protocols.............................................................................. 46
7.11.10 Control Measures ................................................................................................................. 47
7.11.11 Surface Water Drainage Measures ..................................................................................... 48
7.11.11.1 Construction Stage ........................................................................................................ 48
7.11.11.2 Operation Stage Measures – the Permanent Works ................................................... 48
7.11.11.3 Decommissioning Phase ............................................................................................... 49
7.11.11.4 Clean Water Cut-off Drains ............................................................................................ 49
7.11.11.5 Dirty Water Cut-off Drains ............................................................................................. 49
7.11.11.6 Silt Fencing ..................................................................................................................... 50
7.11.11.7 Check Dams .................................................................................................................... 51
7.11.11.8 Swales ............................................................................................................................. 52
7.11.11.9 Buffered Outfalls ............................................................................................................ 52
7.11.11.10 Settlement Ponds ......................................................................................................... 53
7.11.11.11 Silt Buster ..................................................................................................................... 54
7.11.11.12 Vegetation Filters ......................................................................................................... 55
7.11.11.13 Level Spreaders ............................................................................................................ 55
7.12 Land, Soils, and Geology ................................................................................................ 56
7.13 Site Meetings.................................................................................................................... 56
7.14 Toolbox Talks ................................................................................................................... 56
7.15 Site Monitoring ................................................................................................................. 57
7.16 Complaints ....................................................................................................................... 57
8.0 Waste Management Plan .................................................................. 58
8.1 Objectives ........................................................................................................................ 58
8.2 Anticipated Waste Streams............................................................................................. 58
8.3 Separation & Handling .................................................................................................... 59
8.4 Waste Description and Management Principles ........................................................... 60
8.5 Concrete ........................................................................................................................... 61
8.6 Metal ................................................................................................................................. 61
8.7 Wood /Timber ................................................................................................................... 61
8.8 Packaging ......................................................................................................................... 61
8.9 General Wastes ................................................................................................................ 62
8.10 Hazardous Materials ........................................................................................................ 62 RECEIVED: 07/10/2025
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8.11 Other materials ................................................................................................................ 63
8.12 Responsibilities ............................................................................................................... 63
8.13 Signage ............................................................................................................................. 63
8.14 Permitted or Licensed Waste Collectors ....................................................................... 64
9.0 Summary ............................................................................................ 65
Document Control
Author(s)
Date
Reviewed by
Review Date Revision
Status Comment Name Signature Name Signature
E. Roche
Project Engineer
30/09/2025
B. McGinn
Chartered
Engineer
30/09/2025 P1 Finalised For
Planning
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1.0 Introduction
This Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been developed by Mable Consulting
Engineers on behalf of ART Generation Limited (the applicant), who intend to apply to Monaghan County Council
for planning permission to construct a single Wind Turbine Development and associated infrastructure to be located
in the townlands of Carney's Island, Altartate Glebe, Legarhill, and ClonavillaCo. Monaghan.
This CEMP has been prepared in conjunction with the Planning and Environmental Report (PER) which will
accompany the planning application for the proposed Development.
This CEMP is to be read in conjunction with the following documents:-
Traffic Management Plan (TMP);
The Planning Drawings.
1.1 Development Description
A detailed description of the proposed Development is contained within the Planning and Environmental Report
that accompanies the planning application.
1.2 Scope
This CEMP details the construction and environmental management measures which will be implemented during
the construction and decommissioning of the Development.
The CEMP compiles the various mitigation measures identified in the various reports carried out in relation to the
environment and details work methodologies and systems to be put in place as part of the proposed mitigation
measures.
1.3 Report Layout
The CEMP is structured as follows:-
Section 1 – Introduction;
Section 2 – Overview of Existing Site;
Section 3 – Proposed Development
Section 4 – Ulster Canal Greenway;
Section 5 – Overview of the Construction Works;
Section 6 – Safety, Health and Welfare at Work;
Section 7 – Environmental Management;
Section 8 – Waste Management Plan (WMP);
Section 9 – Summary.
1.4 Statement of Authority
This CEMP has been prepared by Mr. Barry McGinn and Mr. Eoin Roche of Mable Consulting Engineers Limited.
Mr. Barry McGinn is a Chartered Engineer with over 28 years’ experience in the design, construction and project
management of civil and structural engineering projects including; Wind Farms, Solar Farms, Battery Storage,
Electrical Substations, Flood Alleviation, and multiple other Project types. Barry is a member of Engineers Ireland
and holds a BSc(Eng) in Structural Engineering, BEng (Ord) in Civil Engineering and Post Graduate Diplomas in
Planning and Environmental Law, Construction Law & Contract Administration and Project Management.
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Mr. Eoin Roche is a Project Engineer with over 5 years of experience in the design and construction of civil and
structural engineering works, as well as renewable energy infrastructure projects. His portfolio includes Wind
Farms, Solar Farms, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Synchronous Compensators and Electrical
Substations. Eoin holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Structural Engineering and a Postgraduate Diploma
(Distinction) in Sustainable Energy and the Environment.
1.5 CEMP Objectives
Key aims for the Development are:-
To ensure the Development is constructed and commissioned in a safe and timely manner and within the
Development budget;
To ensure the Development is undertaken in accordance with best construction and environmental
practices;
To ensure construction activities adhere to all relevant environmental regulations and standards
To ensure that construction activities are carried out in accordance with all planning conditions for the
proposed Development;
To ensure that construction activities have minimal impact/ disturbance to local landowners and the local
community;
To ensure that construction activities have minimal impact on the natural environment;
To adopt a sustainable approach to construction; and
To provide adequate training and awareness to all construction site personnel.
The key objectives of this CEMP are:-
Appointment of a suitability qualified and experienced design and construction team to oversee the
construction of the Development;
Delegation of clear lines of responsibility within the design and construction team for monitoring
construction and environmental compliance and adherence to this CEMP;
Provide appropriate levels of training to ensure the design and construction team are up to date with
construction and environmental best practice and legislative changes;
Establishment of documented schedules and records for monitoring and inspections;
Establishment of reporting procedures for incidents on site;
Provide opportunities for community feedback and submission of complaints; and
Adoption of a sustainable and socially responsible approach to construction.
1.6 Live Document
This CEMP is considered a ‘live’ document and as such will be reviewed and updated as required during the
construction stage design and as required during the construction works.
Updates to the CEMP may be required due to changes in legislation or due to changes in construction and
environmental best-practices. Updates may also be required to incorporate measures for compliance with any
conditions of planning by the Local Authority.
Prior to commencement of construction works, this CEMP will be further developed by the construction contractor
to the requirements of the Local Authority and other appropriate Stakeholders and incorporated into its construction
management systems.
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2.0 Overview of Existing Site
2.1 Site Location
The proposed Development is located in the townlands of Carney’s Island, Altartate Glebe, Clonavilla, and Legarhill
Co. Monaghan. The site is within an agricultural landscape and is approximately 2km from Clones Town, County
Monaghan.
The site has an area of approximately 7.64 hectares (ha) and comprises a number of private land parcels. The
closest town / village is Clones Town, 2km north-west of the Development.
The proposed Development is serviced by the regional public road the R183. The R183 runs to the south of the
site between Clones and Newbliss. The R183 connects to the N54 in Clones.
Bishop’s Lough lies to the south-west of the site, while the Finn River flows further to the east. The Ulster Canal
also travels through the site.
The location of the site is outlined in red in Figure 2-1 below.
Figure 2-1 – Site Location – Site outlined in red
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3.0 Proposed Development
3.1 Description
The development will consist of the construction of a Single Turbine Wind Farm development on a 7.64-hectare
site consisting of:-
a) A single 4.8-megawatt (MW) Wind Turbine with an overall tip height of 143.8 metres, comprising a rotor
diameter of 133.2m and a hub height 78m;
b) Wind turbine foundation, crane hardstanding and assembly area;
c) Temporary Construction Compound;
d) Upgrade of an existing field entrance to new wind farm site entrance;
e) Upgrading and widening of existing access tracks;
f) New access tracks;
g) A new 10.5m clear span bridge crossing an existing stream;
h) Demolition of the ruinous remains of two old stone buildings;
i) An on-site 20kV electrical substation;
j) Electrical and communication cabling within private lands;
k) Underground 20kV grid connection within private lands and within the R183 public road connecting to the
existing ESB Clones 38kV Substation;
l) Tree felling, landscaping and reinstatement works; and
m) All associated ancillary works.
3.2 Wind Farm Site Layout
A layout of the proposed Wind Farm is shown on in Figure 3-1 below, further detail is contained in the Planning
Drawings 22790-100 to 103.
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A schedule of the proposed Wind Turbine and its corresponding grid co-ordinates (ITM) is set out in Table 3-1.
Turbine ID ITM Coordinates
Easting: Northing:
Turbine 1 (T1) 652228 826431
Table 3-1 – Proposed Wind Turbine Coordinates
3.3 Grid Connection Route
The proposed grid connection from the Development will be by means of 1.9km of 20kV underground cable
connecting to the existing ESB Networks Clones 38kV Substation via private lands and the public road network.
The grid route is shown in Figure 3-2 below, further detail on the Grid Connection construction and crossings is
contained in Section 5.10 and in the Planning Drawings 22790-102 to 105.
Figure 3-2 - Layout of Grid Route
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4.0 Ulster Canal Greenway
Waterways Ireland, in partnership with Monaghan County Council and in association with the Department of
Transport, is progressing the Development of the Ulster Canal Greenway, a proposed network of Greenway routes.
The Greenway will follow the alignment of the former Ulster Canal and sections of disused railway corridors,
providing connections between key towns, villages, and tourist attractions across the mid-Ulster region.
The Greenway is a work in progress. Phases 1 and 2 of the proposed Greenway are already open, and planning
is underway for Phase 3 of the Development.
Phase 3 of the Greenway scheme is presently at the options appraisal stage, and a preferred route has not yet
been determined. Three route options are currently under consideration, each of which passes through the
Development site. The site layout has been designed to accommodate the Greenway for each of the three potential
alignments, with indicative designs provided on planning drawings 22790-101 to 22790-103. The designs ensure
that the Development will not affect the delivery or future implementation of Phase 3 of the Greenway.
Figure 4-1 gives detail on the interaction between the greenway and the proposed Development, further detail is
contained in the Planning Drawing 22790-103.
Prior to commencement of the works, this CEMP will be further developed by the appointed contractor. As part of
the preparation of the construction stage CEMP, the Developer & Contractor will liaise with Monaghan County
Council in relation to the new Greenway scheme and incorporate it requirements into the detailed plan.
Figure 4-1 – Ulster Canal Greenway Phase Options with Development Overlay
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5.0 Construction Management
5.1 Duration and Phasing of the Proposed Development
It is anticipated that the overall construction of the Development will take approximately 12 months from starting
on-site to final commissioning of the Wind Turbine.
All vegetation clearance that is required for the construction works will be carried outside the bird breeding season,
which runs from the 1st of March to the 31st of August. To comply with this requirement a section of the initial Civil
Engineering Works may be carried out as advance enabling works in the months from September to February.
Table 5-1 below details the works in a number of key phases, some of these phases will run in parallel.
Table 5-1 – Proposed Development Construction Stage Duration and Phasing
Phase Activity Estimated Duration
1 Detailed Design Stage – For Construction
- Detailed Civil, Structural and Electrical Design Works
- Planning Compliance Works
- Environmental Compliance Works
- Pre-Construction Surveys
3 months
2 Civil Engineering Enabling Works
- Setting out site boundaries
- Tree and hedge cutting
- Site entrance works to create access
- Temporary Construction Compound
- Advance drainage works and silt control measures
2 months
3 Civil Engineering Main Site Works
- Upgrade and Widening of Public Road in Vicinity of Site
- Access Track Construction
- Crane Hardstand Construction
- Drainage Works
- Initial Reinstatement Works (Pre-Turbine Delivery)
- Final Reinstatement Works (Post-Turbine Delivery)
8 months (Pre-Turbine Delivery)
2 months (Post-Turbine Delivery)
4 Structural Engineering Works
- Wind Turbine Foundation Construction
- Substation Construction
5 months
5 Turbine Circuit Connector Ducting and Cabling
2 months
6 Turbine Delivery Route Works 2 months
7 Turbine Delivery, Erection and Commissioning 6 months
8 Site Electrical Works
- Developer (IPP) Electrical Installations & Commissioning
- ESB Networks Electrical Installations & Commissioning
2 months
9 Grid Connection Works
- Ducting Works
- Cable Installation Works
- Final Connection Works in ESB Substation
3 months
10 Final Commissioning of the Development 1 month
Total Duration on Site
(Some Phases will be carried out in parallel)
12 months RECEIVED: 07/10/2025
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5.2 Construction Hours
The hours of construction activity will be limited to avoid unsociable hours, where possible. Construction operations
shall generally be restricted to between 07:00hrs and 19:00hrs on weekdays and between 07:00hrs and 14:00hrs
on Saturdays.
However, to ensure that optimal use is made of good weather periods or at critical periods within the programme
(i.e., concrete pours or to accommodate delivery of large turbine components along public routes), it may be
necessary on occasion to work outside of these hours. Any such out of hours working will be agreed in advance
with Monaghan County Council.
5.3 Employment
For the wind farm construction, a peak workforce of approximately 10 persons is anticipated on the wind farm Site
and approximately 5 persons on the GCR. There will be peaks and troughs in the numbers, with a larger workforce
during the general site works.
5.4 Roles and Responsibilities
The Organisational Structure for the construction stage of the Development is set out below. This structure will be
developed further at pre-construction stage and agreed with Monaghan County Council and other stakeholders
prior to construction commencement.
Figure 5-1 – Development Organisational Structure
The roles and responsibilities of each of the key members of the Organisational Structure is set out below.
5.4.1 Developer
The Developer (or client) is the developer of the proposed Development. The Developer is responsible for ensuring
that competent parties are appointed to undertake the design and construction of the Development and to ensure
Developer External Stakeholders
Such as:
Statutory Agencies
Public Bodies
General Public
Landowners
Construction Manager
Designers PSDP PSCS
Civil Engineering
Works
Contractor
Project
Archaeologist
Ecologist
Hydrologist
Geologist
Turbine Supply
Contractor
Grid Works
Contractor
Sub-Contractors
Ecological Clerk of Works (ECOW) RECEIVED: 07/10/2025
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sufficient resources are made available to facilitate the appropriate management of risks to the environment, safety
and health and compliance with the Planning Permission, Building Regulations and other legislative requirements.
5.4.2 Construction Manager
A suitability qualified Construction Manager (CM) will be appointed by the Developer and will have overall
responsibility for overseeing the construction of the Development in accordance with regulatory and Development
environmental requirements.
The duties and responsibilities of the Construction Manager will include:-
Assist the Developer with the appointment of suitably qualified Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW), PSDP,
PSCS, Designers, Project Archaeologist, Ecologist, Geotechnical Engineer, Turbine Supply Contractor,
Civil Engineering Contractors and other contractors.
Hold design team meetings, site meetings and other stakeholder meetings as required;
Coordinate with the above roles and liaise with other Development stakeholders;
Ensure that all works are designed, planned and constructed safely and with minimal environmental risk;
Update this CEMP to create a “Construction Stage” CEMP for agreement with Stakeholders;
Implement the CEMP on site, monitor the compliance through audits and site visits and take corrective
action where necessary;
Take advice from the ECoW on legislation, codes of practice, guidance notes and good environmental
practice;
Ensure timely notification of environmental incidents;
Put communication protocols in place to ensure that all personnel on site are made aware that they are
responsible for ensuring good construction and environmental practice and that they are encouraged to
provide feedback and suggestions for improvements.
5.4.3 Ecological Clerk of Works
A suitably qualified Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) will be appointed by the Developer and will have overall
responsibility for overseeing Environmental compliance on the Development and will report to Construction
Manager.
The ECoW will monitor the site works and ensure that methodologies and mitigation are followed throughout
construction to avoid negatively impacting on the receiving environment.
The duties and responsibilities of the ECoW will include:-
Preparation of the CEMP and supporting environmental documentation.
Review and approval of contractor method statements and risk assessments;
Monitor the implementation of the CEMP, carry out site inspections and audits to ensure the works are
carried out in compliance with the CEMP;
Keep site records to demonstrate compliance with the CEMP, the Planning Permission and other statutory
requirements;
Hold design team meetings, site meetings and other stakeholder meetings as required;
Advise site management and contractors on items such as:-
o Prevention of environmental pollution;
o Planning conditions and other statutory requirements;
o Suitability and use of plant, equipment and materials to prevent pollution;
o Environmentally sound methods of working and systems to identify environmental hazards.
Ensure agreed mitigation measures are initiated and adhered to during the construction phase;
Liaise with Project Archaeologist, Ecologist, Hydrologist and Geotechnical Engineer and ensure their
regular site visits and audits / inspections are completed;
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Ensure that details of environmental incidents are communicated in a timely manner to the relevant
regulatory authorities;
Investigate incidents of significance and ensure corrective actions are carried out;
Identify environmental training requirements and arrange relevant training for all levels of site-based
personnel.
Put communication protocols in place to ensure that all personnel on site are made aware that they are
responsible for ensuring good construction and environmental practice and that they are encouraged to
provide feedback and suggestions for improvements.
5.4.4 Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP)
The design and construction of wind energy Developments is governed by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work
Act 2005 and also by S.I. No. 291 of 2013 the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013
(H&S Construction Regulations).
The scale and scope of this Development requires that a Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) and Project
Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) are appointed by the Developer (referred to as the client in the Construction
Regulations).
The role of the PSDP is to ensure co-ordination of the work of designers throughout the Development. This role
has been performed by Mable Consulting Engineers up to the end of the planning stage of the Development.
The Developer will appoint a PSDP for the construction stage of the Development, the PSDP will report directly to
the Developer. The duties of the PSDP will include:-
Identify hazards arising from the design or from the technical, organisational, planning or time related
aspects of the Development;
Work with and coordinate designers to design out safety, health and environmental risks at source where
possible so as to eliminate / reduce these risks during the construction stage and during the operation,
maintenance and decommissioning;
Prepare a written Safety and Health Plan for the Development taking into account any particular risks;
Communicate necessary control measures, design assumptions and residual risks to the PSCS so they
can be dealt with in the Construction Stage Safety and Health Plan;
Ensure that the work of designers is coordinated in terms of Health, Safety and the Environment;
o Coordinate the designers involved in the Development, including any temporary works designs
during the construction stage;
Organise co-operation between designers;
Prepare a safety file for the completed Development and give it to the client;
o The safety file is to include relevant detail on the Development’s design, operation, maintenance
and decommissioning;
Notify the HSA and the client of non-compliance with any written directions issued.
5.4.5 Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS)
The role of the PSCS is to manage and co-ordinate health and safety matters during the construction stage.
The Developer will appoint a PSCS for the construction stage of the Development, the PSCS will report directly to
the Developer. The duties of the PSCS will include:-
Development of the Safety and Health Plan for the construction stage and update as required as work
progresses;
Notify the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) before work commences;
Provide required safety file information to the PSDP;
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Coordinate the implementation of the H&S Construction Regulations, monitor compliance and take
corrective action where necessary;
Organise cooperation between contractors;
Coordinate the checking of safe work procedures and monitor compliance with the H&S Construction
Regulations;
Review and approval of contractor method statements and risk assessments;
Coordinate arrangements to ensure workers have Safe Pass and relevant Construction Skills Certification
Scheme (CSCS) cards;
Coordinate measures to restrict entry to site;
Provide a site induction to all site personnel and carry out Toolbox Talks as necessary;
Maintenance of the site Safety Files which are to include detail on personnel on site, their training details
and induction date;
Coordinate the appointment of a Safety Representative (when there are 20+ people on site);
Notify the HSA and the client of non-compliance with any written directions issued.
5.4.6 Designers
Designers will be appointed to carry out the construction stage detailed design of the Development and to monitor
the on-site construction works. They will be appointed either directly by the Developer or by the contractors.
The duties and responsibilities of Designers will include:-
Carry out designs that allows the Development to be constructed, operated, maintained and
decommissioned safely and in compliance with the Planning Permission, and relevant legislation;
Carry out Design Risk assessments.
o Identify possible hazards that may present during construction and subsequent operation,
maintenance and decommissioning. Where possible, eliminate the hazards or reduce the risk;
Communicate necessary control measures, design assumptions and residual risks to the Construction
Manager, Environmental Manager, PSDP and PSCS;
Co-operate and coordinate designs with other designers, the PSDP and the PSCS;
Carry out periodic site inspections during construction.
Key designers will be required to hold appropriated professional indemnity insurance and, upon successful
completion of their design, will issue opinions on compliance with Planning Permissions and Building Regulations.
5.4.7 Project Archaeologist
The Project Archaeologist will report to the Construction Manager and the National Monuments Service and will
be responsible for archaeological monitoring of the site during the construction phase. This will include monitoring
of site investigations, excavation works, metal detection of excavated spoil and other tasks which may be required
for compliance with the planning conditions.
5.4.8 Project Ecologist
The Project Ecologist will report to the Construction Manager and is responsible for the protection of sensitive
habitats and species encountered during the construction phase of the Development. The Project Ecologist will
carry out periodic site inspections during construction.
The responsibilities and duties of the Project Ecologist will include the following:-
Review and input into the preparation of the Construction Stage CEMP in respect of ecological matters;
Carry out site visits to carry out environmental audits and reviews and report any issues noted;
In liaison with ECoW, oversee and provide advice on all relevant ecology mitigation measures set out in
the planning application reports and as may be required for compliance with the planning conditions;
Carry out ecological monitoring and survey work as may be required by Monaghan County Council and
for compliance with the planning conditions. RECEIVED: 07/10/2025
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5.4.9 Project Hydrologist
The Project Hydrologist will report to the Construction Manager and is responsible for inspection and review of
drainage and water quality aspects associated with construction of the Development. The Project Hydrologist will
carry out periodic site inspections during construction.
The responsibilities and duties of the Project Hydrologist will include the following:-
Review and input into the preparation of the Construction Stage CEMP in respect of hydrological matters;
Assist in compiling a detailed drainage design before construction commences and attend the site to set
out and assist with micro siting of proposed drainage controls;
Review and input to the preparation of the Construction Stage CEMP in respect of drainage and water
quality management;
Carry out site visits and hydrological and water quality audits and report any issues noted.
5.4.10 Project Geotechnical Engineer
The Geotechnical Engineer or Project Geologist will report to the Construction Manager and is responsible for
inspection and review of geotechnical aspects associated with construction of the Development. The Geotechnical
Engineer will carry out periodic site inspections during construction.
The responsibilities and duties of the Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist will include the following:-
Review and input into the preparation of the Construction Stage CEMP in respect of geotechnical
matters;
Liaise with designers and specify any construction stage site geotechnical investigation works;
Inspect turbine foundation formation and confirm formation make-up;
Carry out site visits to carry out geotechnical assessment work and monitoring;
Ensuring that identified hazards are listed in the Geotechnical Risk Register and that these are subject to
ongoing monitoring.
5.4.11 Community Liaison Manager
The Community Liaison Manager will report to the Construction Manager and the Environmental Manager. The
responsibilities and duties of the Community Liaison Manager will include:-
Establish communication channels between Developer, Contractor, Monaghan County Council, local
residents / neighbours;
Briefing residents/ neighbours on progress and issues as necessary;
Liaison with Monaghan County Council, emergency services and other stakeholders;
Liaison with local Gardaí, particularly in relation to traffic movements and permits where necessary.
Contact details for the Community Liaison Manager will be posted on all construction site notice boards and on
any other information or correspondence, which may be distributed from time to time.
5.4.12 Contractor
Suitably qualified and experienced contractors will be appointed to carry out the Development construction works
in accordance with the Planning Permission, Environmental and other regulatory requirements.
The construction contractors appointed will be responsible for the organisation, direction, and execution of
construction related activities during the detailed design and construction of the Development. Contractors will
report to the Construction Manager and the ECoW.
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5.4.13 Site Manager
A Site Manager will be appointed by the contractor to oversee the day-to-day management of working areas within
the site and ensure that effective, safe, planned construction activities are delivered on an ongoing basis to the
highest standards.
The Site Manager will be a suitably qualified, competent, and experienced professional that will oversee site
logistics, communicate regularly with construction staff, accommodate Development-specific inductions for staff on
site and ensure that all work is compliant with the relevant design standards and health and safety legislation.
The Site Manager will report to the Construction Manager and the ECoW.
The Site Manager will be responsible for:-
Implementing the CEMP on the site;
Establishing, implementing, and maintaining the environmental management systems in line with ISO
14001;
Conducting regular on-site inspections and audits and ensure that adequate site records on compliance
are documented;
Monitor the works to ensure they are carried out in accordance with the CEMP and relevant H&S and
environmental requirements and when necessary, recommend corrective action;
Hold site meetings and other stakeholder meetings as required;
Ensuring appropriate Method Statements and Risk Assessments have been prepared for the works;
Ensuring all personnel have undertaken adequate inductions, awareness briefings and training;
Liaise with Stakeholders and dealing with enquires and complaints;
Managing and responding to environmental incidents and ensuring that all incidents are recorded and
reported in an appropriate manner.
Put communication protocols in place to ensure that all personnel on site are made aware that they are
responsible for ensuring good construction and environmental practice and that they are encouraged to
provide feedback and suggestions for improvements.
5.4.14 Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) Officer
A HSEQ Officer will be appointed by the contractor to ensure that the CEMP is effectively implemented, developed
and managed. The HSEQ Officer will be a suitably qualified, competent and experienced professional that will
review health, safety, environmental and quality on a day-to-day basis and consult with the members of the
construction team and stakeholders as requited.
The HSEQ Officer will work closely with, and report to, the Site Manager. The HSEQ will assist the Site manager
in meeting the above responsibilities and will also be required to keep up to date with relevant environmental best
practice and legislative changes.
5.4.15 Traffic Management Coordinator
A competent Traffic Management Co-ordinator (TMC) will be appointed for the duration of the Development and
this person will be the main point of contact for all matters relating to traffic management.
The TMC will monitor works which have an impact on the public road and ensure that methodologies and mitigation
are followed throughout construction to avoid negatively impacting road use and safety. The TMC will report to
Construction Manager.
5.5 Vehicles, Plant and Equipment
Vehicles, Plant and Equipment will be required to meet the following:-
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To minimise emissions, noise and the risks of oil or fuel leaks; vehicles, plant and equipment use on site
are to be properly serviced and maintained;
Noise emitting vehicles, plant and equipment are to be fitted with effective exhaust silencers;
Vehicles, plant and equipment are to travel to work areas using the access tracks, the is to be no tracking
of vehicle through watercourses and open land not part of the works;
Refuelling of plant and vehicles will be carried out only in designated areas using the prescribed
procedure.
Refuelling and maintenance is not to be carried out within watercourse or drain buffer zones;
Maintenance; in the event of a vehicle, plant or equipment requiring repairs, maintenance will be promptly
carried out to minimise emissions arising from inefficient operation. This work will be carried out in the
refuelling area or off site; and
Engine Idling; stationary onsite vehicles, plant and equipment will have engines turned off to reduce
unnecessary idling emissions and noise.
5.6 Pre-Construction Surveys & Detailed Design
5.6.1 Pre-Construction Surveys
Prior to commencement of the construction works pre-construction surveys will be carried out to be used as part
of the construction stage design and to meet the requirements of the design and if required, planning conditions.
These surveys will typically include: -
Detailed Geotechnical Site Investigations;
Road Condition Surveys;
Environmental Surveys;
Archaeological Surveys;
Ecological Surveys.
5.6.2 Construction Stage Detailed Design
Prior to the commencement of construction works, construction stage detailed design will be carried out for
agreement with relevant stakeholders. At construction stage these designers will be appointed to monitor the on-
site construction works and to issue certificates of compliance with relevant codes on completion.
Key designers will be required to hold appropriated professional indemnity insurance and upon successful
construction of their design will issue opinions on compliance with Planning Permissions and Building Regulations.
Key designers will include:-
Civil Engineering Design Engineer;
Structural Design Engineer;
Electrical Design Engineer;
Geotechnical Engineer;
Hydrology Engineer;
Turbine Designer;
ESB Networks (ESBN) Grid Connection Design Engineer.
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5.7 Development Construction Works
5.7.1 Enabling Works
Prior to the main construction works commencing, advanced site enabling works may be carried out outside the
bird breeding season, which runs from the 1st of March to the 31st of August.
These works will include topographical setting out to demarcate the site boundaries, tree and hedge cutting, site
entrance works, Construction Compound and advance drainage works and silt control measures.
Figure 5-2 below shows a typical advance settlement pond under construction and later this pond in operation
during the main construction works.
Figure 5-2 - Settlement Pond Construction in advance of the Works, and later its operation
5.7.2 Site Drainage
Site drainage is to be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of the following documents:-
Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025
Fisheries considerations shall incorporate guidance stated in ‘Guidelines on Protection of Fisheries
During Construction Works in and Adjacent to Waters’ as published by Inland Fisheries Ireland (2016);
Protection and Conservation of Fishery Habitat with particular reference to Road Construction (2009);
The Greater Dublin Regional Code of Practice for Drainage Works (Version Draft 6.0);
The SuDS Manual (C753) 2015, CIRIA;
CIRIA Culvert design and operation guide (C689);
TII Publications - Vegetated Drainage System for Road Runoff (DN-DNG03063)
Part H, Building Drainage of The Building Regulation;
BS EN-725:2008, Drains & Sewer Systems Outside Buildings;
5.7.3 Topsoil Stripping
To avoid exposing subsoils to poor weather conditions, topsoil stripping is to be carried out “just in time” prior to
commencement of main excavation works and only after the installation of the proposed surface water drainage
control measures for the area being stripped.
Topsoil reinstatement and re-seeding is to be carried out as soon as practical after completion of the main
earthworks in a work area.
5.7.4 Site Entrances
Primary access to the proposed Development site will be provided via a new entrance off the regional road, R183
on the south boundary of the proposed Development site. This entrance will accommodate the Development during
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Site Entrance Design
The proposed site entrances have been designed in accordance with TII Publication ‘Rural Road Link Design 2017’
(DN-GEO-03031), ‘Geometric Design of Junctions (Priority Junctions, Direct Accesses, Roundabouts, Grade
Separated and Compact Grade Separated Junctions)’ (DN-GEO-03060) & The Monaghan County Development
Plan 2019-2025.
Prior to construction detailed site entrance layouts will be prepared and agreed with Monaghan County Council
These will be designed to ensure surface water from the Development does not flow onto the public road. This will
be achieved by creating a localised ramp at the entrance directing surface water flow into the site.
5.7.5 Internal Access Track
It is proposed to construct a new Access Track off the R183 local road for a distance of 1.1km as far as the Wind
Turbine. This track in the main will take the form of an “Excavated Track” made up of stone fill track with a clause
804 crushed aggregate capping.
Typical access track cross sections are detailed on Planning Drawing 22790-210 and 22790-211.
5.7.6 Excavated Track
Figure 5-3 shows typical excavated track construction at formation level with geotextile, geogrid and an edge drain.
Figure 5-3 - Excavated Track Formation, Geotextile, Geogrid and Edge Drain
The Access Track will be constructed as follows:-
1. The appointed contractor(s) will liaise with the Wind Turbine supplier prior to the commencement of the
works to ensure that the design of the new excavated Access Track conforms with the Wind Turbine
supplier's specifications.
2. The proposed Access Track will have an overall width of 4.5m.
3. The alignment of the new site Access Track will be set out based on the construction drawings and the
centreline marked out using ranging rods or timber posts.
4. Topsoil will be excavated in the presence of the Archaeologist and removed to the temporary topsoil
repository area for use in the permanent reinstatement works.
5. The subsoil will be excavated to appropriate bearing strata in accordance with the requirements of the
Design Engineer.
6. Well graded granular fill will be spread and compacted in layers and capped with blinding aggregate in
accordance with the requirements of the Design Engineer.
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be built between the road and clean water drains to prevent runoff from the road from entering the clean
water system.
Figure 5-4 below shows a competed and landscaped site Access Track.
Figure 5-4 - Completed Access Track
5.7.7 Stone Aggregate and Fill Requirements
As part of construction of the proposed Development, a significant amount of stone aggregate fill material will be
required. This will be used to construct Wind Turbine Foundation Formation, Substation Compound, Access Track,
Hardstands and Construction Compounds.
Stone and aggregate fill will be delivered to site via ridged and articulated tipper lorries. The peak period for stone
and aggregate fill deliveries will be during internal Access Track Construction. During this period there will be up
to 5 deliveries to site per hour for a period of approximately 1 week. Outside this period there will be up to 10
deliveries of stone and aggregates to site per day.
5.7.8 Stone Aggregate Specification
To mitigate against siltation of surface water runoff, access track construction will consist of crushed aggregates
in accordance with the requirements of I.S. EN 13242:2002 +A1:2007 Aggregates For Unbound And Hydraulically
Bound Materials For Use In Civil Engineering Work And Road Construction.
The use of quarry dust will not be permitted. Also, the use of sedimentary rocks, such as shale will not be permitted.
The site track as well as the works to the public road will utilise the following types of crushed stone aggregate:-
Clause 804
Class 6F2
Class 6C
The above materials will be sourced from CE and NSAI certified local quarries.
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5.7.9 Spoil Management Plan
All excavated material generated during construction as far as is practicable will be retained on site and, where
appropriate, incorporated into the works and final landscaping to blending seamlessly with the existing terrain.
All temporary spoil storage areas and areas subjected to reinstatement will be fenced with stock-proof fencing to
prevent livestock disturbance until vegetation has become established.
5.7.10 Excavated Material Use
It is proposed to incorporate the excavated material into the works. Stockpiling of excavated material will be kept
to a minimum as far as is practicable by incorporating this material into the works as they are carried out.
Excavated material will be used as follows:-
Excavated rock will be used a fill under access tracks, subject to confirmation of suitability by the design
Engineer.
Excavated sub-soil material will be used as fill turbine foundations, access track edges, edge protection
berms and other landscaping.
Surplus excavated material will be integrated into the final landscaping.
Excavated topsoil will be used landscape the Development area.
5.7.11 Management of Excavated Material
Excavated Material will be managed as follows:
Excavated material, where possible, will be incorporated into the works as the works progress.
Excavated material not be immediately incorporated into the works and will instead be temporarily stored
on-site. This material will be formed into temporary spoil berms and allowed to vegetate.
In general, temporary spoil berms will not remain on site for extended periods, however, if a berm is to be
retained through the winter, vegetation will be encouraged during late summer and early autumn to ensure
coverage during the winter months.
All excavated spoil will be stored in an environmentally safe manner to eliminate the risk of water pollution
until it is required for reuse.
Buffer zones will be established as follows: a 50-metre buffer for registered streams and a 20-metre buffer
for all other watercourses, where possible. Excavated material will be stored outside these buffer zones.
The designated storage areas are detailed in the updated planning drawings.
Excavated material will be stored outside the 0.01% AEP (Annual Exceedance Probability) Year Storm
Flood Zone. The boundaries of this flood zone, along with the storage locations, are outlined in the
planning documentation.
The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that the removal and storage of excavated material complies
with the requirements of this management plan. Both the temporary storage areas and vegetated berms
will be subject to regular ecological inspections.
To control surface water runoff, silt fencing will be installed around temporary spoil berms. Additionally, cut-off
drains will be constructed to divert runoff into a treatment settlement pond. These combined measures will minimise
sediment run-off and protect downstream water quality.
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5.7.12 Substation
It is proposed to construct a 20kV electricity Substation within the site boundary as shown on Drawing No. 22790-
102. This Substation will provide a connection to the national grid via an underground 20kV transmission cable
connection.
The construction and electrical components of the on-site Substation will be to ESB, Electrical Designer and Wind
Turbine Supplier specifications.
The Substation compound will have an area of approximately 256m2 and will include one Substation building and
electrical components. The Substation and compound will be surrounded by stockproof fencing.
Prior to construction beginning, interception drains will be placed uphill from the planned Substation area to catch
any current overland water flows and direct them downhill to minimise water contact with the construction site. The
clean water will be released through a level spreader downhill from the construction site, flowing over the current
vegetation.
The construction will include the following:-
1. The Substation compound's area will be outlined using ranging rods or wooden posts.
2. Perimeter drains will be installed or upgraded to collect surface water run-off from the Substation
compound. This will involve the installation of check dams, silt traps and level spreaders to manage
surface run-off effectively.
3. Topsoil will be stripped and carefully stockpiled for future landscaping use.
4. Subsoil will be excavated and retained on site by incorporated it into the perimeter of the compound area.
5. The Substation compound will be formed by constructing compacted layers of suitable hardcore;
6. The foundations for both Substation buildings will be excavated down to the level indicated by the designer
and appropriately shuttered;
7. Steel reinforcement will be laid in place and concrete foundations will be poured;
8. The Substation building will be constructed on top of the concrete foundations.
9. Construction of underground cable ducts and trenches within the Substation compound will be carried
out;
10. On completion of the ground works the area will be re-topsoiled and landscaped;
11. Stockproof fencing and gates will be installed around the compound perimeter on completion of the
landscaping works.
5.7.13 Internal Underground Cabling
The Wind Turbine will be connected to the proposed on-site Substation via underground MV cables. Fibre-optic
cables will also connect the Wind Turbine to a control system located within the Control Building in the Substation
Compound.
The electrical and fibre-optic cables will be run in cable ducts 0.95m below the ground surface located off the site
Access Track.
The cabling construction work will include the following:-
1. A trench approximately 0.95m deep and 0.325m wide will be dug to accommodate the cable ducts.
2. The trench base will be graded, smoothened and trimmed when the required depth and width have been
obtained.
3. Cable ducts will be installed within the trench, a typical cross section through the cable ducting and
cable is contained in drawing 22729-212.
4. The typical fill over the cable ducting and bedding surround will consist of selected excavated backfill
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5. Surplus spoil for the excavation and refilling works will be deposited in spoil repository areas.
6. Where cable ducting crosses the Access Track; the cable trench will be backfilled with lean-mix concrete
in order to protect the ducting from heavy axle loads passing over.
7. Where cable ducting crosses an open drain or watercourse; the ducting will be installed at a lower level
to allow it pass under the drain or watercourse.
8. Marker tape will be placed within the trench after part backfilling for identification and safety purposes in
accordance with the electrical designer’s requirements.
9. Cable marker posts will be installed at regular intervals and at change of directions along the line of the
cable route. Cable marker posts will either be made of concrete, recycled plastic or timber material.
Each marker post will contain appropriately worded warning signage highlighting to persons the
presence of high voltage electricity cables underneath.
5.7.14 Wind Turbine
The proposed Wind Turbines will be a Nordex N133 on a 71.5m tower and will have a maximum tip height of
143.8m. A drawing of the proposed Wind Turbine is shown on Drawing No. 22790-200 & 201.
The turbine installed on the site will be the conventional three-bladed, tubular tower model with horizontal axis.
The rotor blades are bolted to the central rotor hub, which is connected to the nacelle. The nacelle contains the
following turbine components:-
Generator
Electrical components
Aviation lighting to Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) specifications.
The entire nacelle and rotor are designed to rotate, or ‘yaw’, in order to face the prevailing wind. A wind vane
located on the nacelle of the turbine controls the yaw mechanism. A control unit is typically located at the base of
the turbine and an internal lift or ladder leads up to the nacelle where the shaft, generator and gearbox are located.
The turbine tower is a conical steel tube with multiple layer paint finish. Towers comprise a steel ring at the base
of the tower which is assembled on top of the concrete foundations. The tower will be delivered to site in three
sections. The base of the tower is approximately 4.3m in diameter, tapering to approximately 3.2m where it is
attached to the nacelle. The tower is accessed by a galvanised steel hatch door, which will be kept locked except
during maintenance.
The blades of the turbines are typically made of fibreglass or carbon fibre reinforced polyester and are
aerodynamically shaped to improve efficiency and lower noise production.
The turbines are multi-ply coated to protect against corrosion. It is proposed that the turbines will be of an off-white
or light grey colour to blend into the sky background.
5.7.15 Wind Turbine Hardstands
The crane hardstand will be constructed to accommodate and support the Wind Turbine components, cranes and
other plant during delivery and Turbine erection. The Hardstand will also be used for maintenance activities while
the Wind Turbine is in operation.
The dimension of a single Hardstand is circa 91 metres in length and 35 metres in width. There will also be smaller
temporary stoned areas constructed to store the Wind Turbine parts and components prior to erection, these will
be removed, and the areas reinstated on completion of the Wind Turbine erection. See Planning Drawing 22790-
202 for details on the Hardstand.
The crane Hardstands will be constructed to support the significant loads imposed by the outriggers of the main
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Hardstand construction will include the following:-
1. The excavation process will involve hydraulic excavators moving excavated material to on-site repository
areas using articulated dumper trucks or tractor and trailers.
2. Topsoil will be excavated in the presence of the Archaeologist and removed to the temporary topsoil
repository area for use in the permanent reinstatement works.
3. The Hardstand formation will be formed by excavating subsoil to a suitable bearing stratum in accordance
with the requirements of the Design Engineer.
4. The Hardstand will be constructed using imported stone aggregate rolled in layers and tested in
accordance with the requirements of the Design Engineer.
5. Temporary set down areas will be created at each crane Hardstand to store Wind Turbine components
such as the rotor hub assembly, turbine blades, turbine towers, and nacelle. These areas will be made of
compacted stone aggregate, these will be removed, and the areas reinstated on completion of the Wind
Turbine deliveries.
6. Plate bearing tests will be conducted on the completed Hardstand surface to verify if the Hardstand
bearing strengths meet the crane outrigger load requirements.
7. The main crane outrigger areas are subjected to the highest levels of stress and as such strict minimum
requirements are put in place to ensure safety during the works. This includes but is not limited to:
a. Surface Evenness of equal or less than 0.25% slope.
b. Minimum Bearing Capacity of 220kN/m2.
5.7.16 Turbine Foundation
The proposed Wind Turbine foundation type is a Ground Bearing Foundation, see Planning Drawing 2290-203
for foundation details.
Construction of the Wind Turbine foundation bases will require excavation of the surrounding soil from the
foundation and crane Hardstanding area to suitable bearing strata.
The Ground Bearing Foundation Base will require a reinforced concrete foundation comprising a base slab bearing
onto rock or other competent substrata with a central upstand to support the tower. The design of the foundation
will be provided by the Wind Turbine supplier; Nordex. The appointed Civil Engineering Works Design Engineer,
in conjunction with the Geotechnical Engineer will confirm the foundation formation make-up and bearing capacity.
The Ground Bearing Foundation Base will be of circular shape on plan with an anticipated diameter of
approximately 23m.
Figure 5-5 below shows typical Wind Turbine foundation formation works, steel fixing and concrete pouring works.
Figure 5-5 - Wind Turbine Foundation Formation, Steel Reinforcement and Concrete Pour
The construction of the Ground Bearing Foundation Base will include the following: -
The excavation area will be clearly marked and will be adjusted to ensure a safe working environment with
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1. The excavation process will involve hydraulic excavators moving excavated material to on-site repository
areas using articulated dumper trucks or tractor and trailers.
2. Topsoil will be excavated in the presence of the Archaeologist and removed to the temporary topsoil
repository area for use in the permanent reinstatement works.
3. The foundation formation will be formed by excavating subsoil to a suitable bearing stratum. Stone fill will
be installed on the excavated subsoil and rolled in layers and tested in accordance with the requirements
of the Design Engineer.
4. A concrete blinding layer will be installed on the stone fill. This concrete blinding will be laid approximately
75mm thick directly on top of the stone fill, tamped and finished with a screed board to leave a flat level
surface.
5. Temporary drainage measures will be installed to de-water the excavation. Water entering the excavation
may have a relatively high concentration of suspended solids, the settlement ponds receiving this water
will be designed to accommodate this flow.
6. Pumping water from Wind Turbine base excavations can lead to substantial flow rates into settlement
ponds. Where possible drainage channels will be installed to de-water excavations via gravity flow. Where
pumping is required to de-water deeper excavations, temporary storage will be provided within the
excavations and dewatering will be carried out at a flow rate that matches the capacity of the settlement
ponds.
7. Shutters and steel reinforcement will be installed on the concrete blinding, and the foundation of the Wind
Turbine will be prepared for pouring of concrete.
8. Steel reinforcement will be installed as per the Wind Turbine foundation designers’ drawings and
schedules. The foundation anchorage system will be set up, adjusted, and fastened to the blinding using
steel box section stools.
9. Ductwork will be installed as needed, and formwork will be erected around the steel cage and propped
from the backside as necessary.
10. The foundation anchorage system will be inspected for level and alignment before pouring the concrete
into the base. These checks will be submitted to the Wind Turbine supplier for their approval.
11. Ready-mix concrete will be delivered to the foundation by ready-mix concrete trucks via the site Access
Track.
12. Concrete will be poured into each base using a concrete pump, and vibrating pokers will be utilised to
ensure proper compaction around the reinforcement.
13. When concrete installation and finishing is complete, the foundation base will be covered and left to cure.
14. After the curing process, the formwork around the Wind Turbine base will be dismantled and taken away.
15. Earth wires will be installed around the base prior to backfilling around.
16. The base area will be backfilled and filled over to make up the final levels using selected excavated
material and crushed stone fill. As part of this, the crane Hardstand will be completed in the vicinity of the
base.
17. To complete the area a stone Access Track will be created to the Wind Turbine door and around the Wind
Turbine for maintenance purposes. The remaining area will be topsoiled and landscaped.
Figure 5-6 & Figure 5-7 below shows typical Wind Turbine foundation finishing and backfilling works.
Figure 5-6 - Wind Turbine Shuttering, Finishing and Curing
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Figure 5-7 - Wind Turbine Foundation Backfilling
5.7.16.1 Wind Turbine Erection
The erection of the Wind Turbine will occur in the last month of the construction phase. The erection process
generally takes one week. The erection of Wind Turbines is a specialist process with specially designed large-
scale cranes required to erect the turbine components. The cranes themselves will be constructed on site at the
Wind Turbine Hardstand location and will have to be dismantled before progressing to the next Wind Turbine base
location.
The construction will include the following:
1. Components are delivered and stored on Hardstands prior to assembly;
2. The first section is bolted to the steel base, which is cast into the concrete foundation;
3. The tower sections of the Wind Turbine are erected;
4. The nacelle is then installed on top of the top tower section;
5. Once the nacelle is installed the rotor hub is then installed in place;
6. The blades are then lifted one by one and connected to the rotor hub;
7. Once the Wind Turbine is installed, electrical commissioning and final energisation follows.
The Wind Turbine erection process is a carefully managed and precision operation and is heavily dependent on
specialist plant and good weather windows. Figure 5-8 below shows typical set up arrangements during Wind
Turbine erection.
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5.7.17 Reinstatement
Reinstatement works will commence as soon as possible after completion of individual sections of work.
Reinstatement will include grading of slopes left by the construction works, followed by the careful placement of
topsoil previously excavated and stored on site.
Topsoil reinstatement and re-seeding is to be carried out as soon as practical after completion of the main
earthworks in a work area. Reinstated areas will be seeded out with native species or allowed to vegetate naturally.
Upon completion of the construction works, all remaining excavated material will be integrated into the final
landscaping, blending seamlessly with the existing terrain to avoid leaving any mounds of spoil around the site.
Landscaping will allow for sympathetic restoration of the ground surface and ground profile to reduce the visual
impact of new infrastructure, facilitate vegetation regrowth and reduce scour and erosion of bare surfaces prior to
vegetation establishment. Reinstatement landscaping is to be carried out as soon as possible after completion of
individual sections of work.
All areas subjected to reinstatement will be fenced with stock-proof fencing to prevent livestock disturbance until
vegetation has become established
Figure 5-9 shows typical wind farm finishing works around a Wind Turbine base and hardstand.
Figure 5-9 - Turbine Basse and Hardstand Finishing Works
5.7.18 Commissioning
The final stage of the Development’s construction is the final commissioning of the Wind Turbines. This will involve
testing of the Wind Turbines for compliance with standards and for compliance with the National Electricity Grid
Code. Once the tests results are satisfactory, the wind farm will be authorised by ESB Networks / EirGrid to export
electricity onto the national grid.
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5.7.19 Decommissioning
The design life of the proposed Development is 35 years after which time decommissioning will occur, unless
planning permission is granted to extend the duration of operation. At the end of the design life of the Development,
the Wind Turbine, Substation, and all their associated above ground components will be dismantled and removed
from site using appropriate decommissioning and reinstatement practices in place at that time.
Prior to commencement a decommissioning plan will be prepared for agreement with Monaghan County Council
The plan will include a material recycling / disposal plan and traffic management plan and other similar mitigation
measures to those implemented during the construction phase.
In terms of traffic effects, the decommissioning stage will generally mirror that of the constructions stage, although
the effects will be significantly reduced as the volumes of materials removed from the site will be less than
delivered. There will be no hazardous waste generated or the need for complex environmental remediation.
During decommissioning structures will be dismantled in the opposite order of their construction. Wind Turbine and
other components located above ground will be dismantled and taken off-site for recycling. The Wind Turbine
foundations and Hardstanding portions will be left in place underneath and covered with soil to allow for natural
revegetation or reseeding. Leaving the Wind Turbine foundations in place is seen as a more ecologically
responsible choice since removing that amount of reinforced concrete might cause environmental disturbances
including noise, dust, and vibration.
The site Access Track will serve functions beyond operation of the proposed Development, such as
forest/agricultural access. Therefore, subject to agreement with Monaghan County Council it is proposed to keep
the site Access Track in place for future use.
After completion of decommissioning works the affected areas will be reinstated to their former agricultural use.
5.8 Construction in a Flood Zone
All infrastructure, where feasible has been sited more than 50m from EPA registered watercourses. A localised
part of the proposed access track is located within a flood plain, see Planning Drawings 22790-102 and 103.
The access track in this location has been designed to match the existing ground levels and so the flood plain
water storage capacity and existing surface water and ground water flow paths are unaffected.
There will be no storage of excavated material in the Flood Zone.
5.9 Turbine Delivery Route
The components for the Wind Turbines will be delivered by cargo ships to the Port of Waterford, which is also
known as Belview Port, located in County Kilkenny. The components for the Wind Turbine will be delivered in
separate loads, some of which are abnormal in terms of their width and length. The components will be transported
from Belview to the site along the motorway, national, regional and local road network.
Several junction locations along the national road and both bends and junctions on the regional road network
require temporary works to accommodate these deliveries of Wind Turbine components to the site, as well as
construction works at the site access on the R183. These works will include the temporary alterations at locations
on the N54 and the R183.
This will include the temporary hardstanding’s, making signposts, lighting columns and kerbs demountable /
hinged, utility diversions, minor drainage works (i.e. temporary relocated interceptor ditches) hedgerow / vegetation
cutting for oversail.
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At construction stage a transportation plan will be prepared by the Wind Turbine component delivery company.
Permits for moving the abnormal loads on the public roads to the Wind Farm site will be obtained from An Garda
Síochána and the applicable local authorities on the selected haulage route.
Further detail on the Turbine Delivery Route are contained in the TMP.
5.10 Grid Connection Works
The proposed grid connection consists of connecting the Wind Farm to the national electricity grid via circa 1.9km
of underground 20kV electrical cabling connecting to Clones 38kV Substation in the townland of Clones, County
Monaghan. See drawing 22790-102 to 22790-105 for proposed grid route layout details.
Figure 5-10 – Grid Route Layout
5.10.1 Cable Trenching Methodology
Cable ducts will be placed within a trench approximately 0.95m deep and 0.325m wide. The following list is a non-
exhaustive list of items that will be adhered to during the construction of the grid route:
All trenching works will be undertaken to ensure that only short sections of trench are open at any one
time.
At watercourse crossings, the contractor will be required to adhere to the environmental control measures
outlined within the planning application reports, the CEMP and best practice construction methodologies;
Where the cable route intersects with culverts, the culvert will remain in place (where possible) and the
ducting will be installed either above or below the culvert to provide minimum separation distances in
accordance with ESB and Irish Water specifications;
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Typical trench layouts for an UGC within a roadway and within grassed areas are shown in Figure 5-11.
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The proposed sequence of works is as follows:
1. Prior to commencement, the proposed design for the grid connection works including proposed traffic
management will be reviewed and agreed with Monaghan County Council’s Road Engineer.
2. The proposed works will also be reviewed and agreed with other stakeholders including; the OPW ,
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail, ESB Networks.
3. The contractor will carry out an on-site assessment of the works area and prepare a proposed works
methodology for review and agreement with Monaghan County Council
4. Road opening licence, road closure and partial lane closure permits will be obtained from Monaghan
County Council
5. Existing underground services along the UGC route will be surveyed;
6. Traffic control measures will be implemented.
7. Pollution control measures will be implemented in advance of any excavation works being
undertaken.
8. The trench will be excavated to the required dimensions, approximately 0.95m deep and 0.325m
wide.
5.10.2 Managing Excess Material from Trench
Excavated materials from grassed areas (topsoil, subsoil) will be stored separately for use during the reinstatement
of the trench or in the reinstatement of areas as part of the Development. Stockpiles will be restricted to less than
0.75m in height.
Excavated material from the public road network will be recycled as appropriate. Excavated bitumen macadam will
be place in dumper trucks and transported to a temporary stockpile area for eventual recycling. Other excavated
material will be transported off site by an appropriately authorised waste collector and disposed of at an
appropriately licenced waste facility.
5.10.3 Cable Ducting Methodology
The 20kV medium voltage underground cable duct construction is to be a 20kV XLPe cable duct in accordance
with ESB Networks’ Specification for the Installation of Ducts & Structures for Underground 10-20kV Power Cables
& Communication Cable’. The 20kV power cable will be laid in a single 125mm diameter uPVC duct in a cable
trench.
The proposed sequence of works is as follows:
1. Grade, smooth and trim trench base when the required depth and width have been obtained.
2. Lay the 125mm cable duct and surround with 275mm of lean mix concrete CBM4
3. Place red marker strip above.
4. Lay and compact min 375mm of CBM4 lean mix concrete (in Access Track) or selected excavated
material (in fields) and place a yellow marker warning tape above. Yellow warning tape to be 300mm
below the finished surface.
5. Place Clause 804 material (in Access Track) or selected excavated material (fields) to within 100mm of
surface.
6. Reinstate existing surface;
a. For road sections, carry out immediate permanent reinstatement in accordance with the
specification of the local authority, TII and/or private landowners, which ever applies;
b. For unsurfaced/grass sections, backfill with suitable excavated material to ground level leaving
at least 100 mm topsoil or match existing level at the top to allow for seeding or replace turves
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7. Clean and test the ducts in accordance with the specification by pulling through a brush and mandrel.
Install 12 mm polypropylene draw rope in each duct and seal all ducts using robust duct end seals fitted
with rope attachment eyes in preparation for cable installation at a later date. All the works should be
witnessed by ESBN Clerk of Works (CoW) as required.
5.10.4 Joint Bays
Joint bays will be provided to meet the requirements of standard cable drum lengths and/or as required to limit
cable pulling forces. Joint bays will be no further than 500m centre to centre apart. Joint bays will be constructed
as per ESBN requirements.
Where possible, joint bays will be located in areas where there is a natural widening/wide grass margin on the road
in order to accommodate easier construction, cable installation and create less traffic congestion. Where possible
Joint Bays will be located in the non-wheel bearing strip of roadways, however given the narrow profile of local
Access Track this may not always be possible. During construction the joint bay locations will be fenced off once
they have been constructed, they will be backfilled until cables are being installed. On installation of the cable, the
cable will be jointed, and the joint pit will then be permanently backfilled with thermally suitable material together
with protective tiles and hazard marking tape. On completion of the backfill work, the existing surface will be
reinstated. Typical details on the 20kV joint bay is outlined in Figure 5-12
Figure 5-12 - Typical 20Kv Joint Bay
5.10.5 Surface Cable Markers & Marker Posts
Surface Marker posts will be used on non-roadway routes to delineate the cable route and joint bay positions.
Marker posts will also be placed in the event that burial depth is not to standard. Marker posts will be in accordance
with Figure 5-13. The design of the marker posts shall be agreed with EirGrid and ESBN as part of the detailed
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Figure 5-13 below shows a Typical Cable Marker Post.
Figure 5-13 Typical Cable Marker Post
5.10.6 Crossings
5.10.7 Existing Underground Services
In order to facilitate the installation of the underground cable, it will be necessary to cross or relocated existing
underground services such as drainage lines, water mains, telecom networks or existing cables. Crossing existing
services will be carried out using open trenching with either an undercrossing or an overcrossing, depending on
the depth of the service. Where this method is not suitable, the directional drilling method will be used.
5.10.8 Watercourses
Where the cable route intersects with existing watercourses, a detailed construction method statement will be
prepared by the Contractor prior to the commencement of construction and for agreement with the Local Authority,
IFI and other relevant agencies.
Where required, horizontal directional drilling (HDD) will be employed.
Watercourse crossings will be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of the documents
listed above in 5.7.2 Site Drainage.
5.10.9 Bridges
For bridge crossings, the cable will be located within the bridge deck where there is sufficient depth and width
available on the bridge, where there is insufficient depth and width available horizontal directional drilling (HDD)
will be employed as an alternative.
5.10.10 Culverts
Crossing existing culverts will be carried out using open trenching with either an undercrossing or an overcrossing,
or by directional drilling depending on the depth of the culvert. Details on crossings are contained in Section 7.11;
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5.10.11 Horizontal Directional Drilling Methodology
Horizontal Direction Drilling (HDD) is a method of drilling under obstacles such as bridges, railways, water courses,
etc. in order to install cable ducts under the obstacle. This method is employed where installing the ducts using
standard installation methods is not possible. There are TWO crossings on this UGC route which will require HDD.
The drilling methodology is as follows:
1. A works area of circa. 40m2 will be fenced on both sides of the crossing,
2. The drilling rig and fluid handling units will be located on one side of the bridge and will be stored on
double bunded 0.5mm PVC bunds which will contain any fluid spills and storm water run-off.
3. Entry and exit pits (1m x 1m x 2m) will be excavated using an excavator, the excavated material will be
temporarily stored within the works area and used for reinstatement or disposed of to a licensed facility.
4. A 1m x 1m x 2m steel box will be placed in each pit. This box will contain any drilling fluid returns from
the borehole.
5. The drill bit will be set up by a surveyor, and the driller will push the drill string into the ground and will
steer the bore path under the watercourse.
6. A surveyor will monitor drilling works to ensure that the modelled stresses and collapse pressures are not
exceeded.
7. The drilled cuttings will be flushed back by drilling fluid to the steel box in the entry pit.
8. Once the first pilot hole has been completed a hole-opener or back reamer will be fitted in the exit pit and
will pull a drill pipe back through the bore to the entry side.
9. Once all bore holes have been completed, a towing assembly will be set up on the drill and this will pull
the ducting into the bore.
10. The steel boxes will be removed, with the drilling fluid disposed of to a licensed facility.
11. The ducts will be cleaned and proven, and their installed location surveyed.
12. The entry and exit pits will be reinstated to the specification of ESBN, EirGrid and Monaghan County
Council.
13. A transition coupler will be installed at either side of the crossing following the horizontal directional drilling
as per ESB and EirGrid requirements, this will join the HDD ducts to the standard ducts.
14. The directional drilling details have been submitted as part of this planning application.
Figure 5-14 – Typical HDD Installation
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5.11 Consents
The key consents, licenses, notifications and permissions required for this Development include the following:-
Planning Permission and associated Planning Compliance;
Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) Authorisation and Licence to Generate;
ESBN Functional Specification;
Building Control Commencement Notice;
Building Control Fire Certificate;
Office of Public Works (OPW) Section 50 Consent for watercourse crossings;
Public Road Abnormal Load Permits;
Public Road Opening Licenses;
Public Road Closure and Partial Lane Closure Permits;
Irish Aviation Authority Consent;
Waste collection permits.
The consents, licenses, notifications and permissions list above is a non-exhaustive list and will be reviewed prior
to construction and regularly thereafter to ensure that the programme is achieved, and new consent requirements
are identified as early as possible.
To avoid delays to the Development programme, all required construction stage consents is to be sought by the
appointed designers and contractors in a timely manner. RECEIVED: 07/10/2025
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6.0 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work
As stated in section 3.3.4 Project Supervisor Design Process above, the design and construction of wind energy
Developments is governed by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and also by S.I. No. 291 of 2013
the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 (H&S Construction Regulations).
Safety, Health and Welfare management for the Development will include the following:-
1. During the detailed design stage of the Development a Preliminary H&S Plan will be prepared by the
PSDP and circulated to designers, potential contractors and other stakeholders. This plan will identify
potential safety hazards associated with the site and the works and assess the associated risks. Mitigation
and control measures will be recommended to minimise the identified risks.
2. The Preliminary H&S Plan will then be developed further by the PSCS to create the Construction Stage
H&S Plan for the works. This plan will address all safety and health aspects of the construction process
and provide relevant contact details and emergency response procedures for the Development.
3. The Construction Stage H&S Plan will detail the site induction and training requirements for site personnel.
4. Evidence of completion of construction safety training, typically in the form of a Safe pass Card, will be
required from all construction personnel prior to commencing work on the site.
5. A record of safe pass Cards and personnel approved for entrance to site will be completed as part of a
site induction process.
6. Where relevant, equipment operators or specialist works will require personnel to hold a valid
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.
7. All equipment and machinery used on site will be appropriately certified for its intended purposes.
8. The Developer via the Construction Manager will ensure that only competent contractors are appointed
to carry out construction works on the site.
6.1 Construction Compound and Facilities
A Temporary Construction Compound will be established initially during the Enabling Works and completed at
commencement of the main construction works.
The compound will measure circa 600m2 in total as shown on the Planning Drawings. The compound will be used
as a secure storage area for construction materials and also contain temporary site units to provide welfare facilities
for site personnel. Facilities will include office space, meeting rooms, canteen area, a drying room and sanitary
provisions.
The construction of the compound will be as follows:-
1. The temporary compound's area will be outlined using ranging rods or wooden posts.
2. Perimeter drains will be installed or upgraded to collect surface water run-off from the temporary
compound. This will involve the installation of check dams, silt traps and level spreaders to manage
surface run-off effectively.
3. Topsoil will be stripped in the presence of an Archaeologist and carefully stockpiled for future
landscaping use.
4. Subsoil will be excavated and retained on site for refilling into the compound area at reinstatement
stage.
5. The temporary compound will be formed by constructing compacted layers of suitable hardcore.
6. Site offices and storage containers will be installed, and electric power will be provided by means of
a temporary generator.
7. Parking areas and material storage areas will be provided within the Temporary Construction
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8. For the storage of lubricants, oils, site generators, etc., a bunded refuelling area will be provided
within the compound.
9. For sanitary provisions self-contained toilets and wash areas with integrated waste holding tanks will
be provided. A temporary water storage tank will be used as the site's source of water.
10. The compound will be fenced and secured with locked gates.
11. On completion of the construction works the Temporary Construction Compound area will be
dismantled and the hardcore will be grubbed up. This hardcore will be incorporated into the final
finishing of the Development. The area will be backfilling with stockpiled subsoil and topsoil,
landscaped and re-seeded.
6.2 Safety and Security
Members of the public will be prevented from accessing the Development site through implementation of adequate
security measures. A contact information board will be erected at the site entrances. All those entering the site
during construction will be required to sign in at the Temporary Construction Compound on site. Security fences
will be erected at the perimeter of active construction areas to prevent unauthorized entry. These fences will be
regularly inspected and maintained.
Security measures will be in place at all times when construction activities are not taking place to safeguard site
materials and equipment. This will include fencing, locked off areas, surveillance systems and security lighting.
Materials will be stored in the Temporary Construction Compound and fuels and chemicals will be stored it the
bunded areas within the compound. The compound will be secured by means of a 2.4m high perimeter chain-link
fencing with secure access gates.
6.3 Site Access
Safe Access around the Development will be provided for both construction personnel and personnel visiting the
site and later for other personnel attending the site during operation and decommissioning.
The Development has been designed to ensure access along the stream and rivers on site area maintained.
Access along the River, Streams and tributaries will be provided to IFI during the construction works and at
operation stage.
At construction stage a Site Induction will be provided to personnel visiting the site to ensure safe access is
maintained. Site Management contact details will also be provided to IFI to ensure access can be arranged at out
of hours times.
On completion – at operation stage, contact details for the Wind Farm Operator to ensure access can be arranged
as required.
6.4 Signage
Warning signs will be erected at the construction works areas to notify people of the construction site and of
particular construction related risks in area. Signage will be regularly inspected by the site management team to
ensure that they are securely fixed and in good condition.
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6.4.1 Site Signage
A notice board will be erected at the site entrance and at the Construction Compound gates with information on
the contact details for site management, PPE requirements for the site and any other information deemed
necessary in accordance with the H&S Plan.
Within the site, maximum speed signage will be erected along the Access Track for construction vehicles and
health and safety signage will be erected where deep excavations, or other areas of increased risk, are occurring.
Signage will also be erected as a reminder to concrete delivery drivers that concrete truck wash-out is not permitted
on-site and to direct concrete lorries to the concrete washout area.
6.4.2 Signage on the Public Road
Signage will be erected on the L5046 and L50462 Local Access Track both sides of the site entrance locations to
warn approaching vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians of the construction site entrance location and the potential
presence of slow-moving vehicles.
Signage will also be erected along the public road during grid connections works.
Public road signage will be in accordance with Monaghan County Council’s requirements and relevant planning
conditions. Road signage on the public road will also be in accordance with the current Traffic Signs Manual
Chapter 8 and associated best practice guidelines. Signage in respect of traffic management is discussed in the
TMP which forms part of the planning applciation. This CEMP is to be read in conjunction with the TMP.
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7.0 Environmental Management
7.1 Ecology Impact Mitigation
Mitigation by Avoidance
The design of the Development has sought to avoid significant negative effects to habitats by minimising the extent
of loss of habitats to the footprint of the proposed Development and siting the infrastructure elements of the
proposed Development in habitats of low nature conservation value. The positioning of the turbine to the west of
the landholding within an area of industrial cutover bog has minimised the potential for habitat loss as well as
disturbance to adjacent habitats and fauna occurring in the landholding.
Mitigation by Reduction
Habitat disturbance during construction work will be confined strictly to within the direct land-take of the proposed
Wind Turbine and associated infrastructure, in accordance with the outlined mitigation measures. A Project
Ecologist will be appointed for the construction phase and the Project Ecologist will meet with the contractor on
site to identify and mark out the required work area.
The construction footprint will be kept to a minimum and an impermeable barrier will be installed around the
construction area for the turbine base to ensure no surface runoff to surface watercourses. The area of vegetation
removal will be kept to a minimum to reduce the exposure of bare soil and peat and the risk of sediment runoff and
peat desiccation.
An approximate 125m of hedgerow habitat will be removed in order to provide for the proposed turbine hardstand
and the access track. An additional 215m of hedgerow habitat will be removed as part of the bat buffer mitigation
measure. The loss of this hedgerow habitat will be compensated for by providing a broadleaved hedgerow along
the length of the access track from the site entrance to the substation. This will provide for new replacement
hedgerow habitat either side of sections of the access track that will at minimum exceed the 340m plus 100% (i.e.
the provision of a minimum length of 680m of replacement hedgerow habitat. This will result in a net increase in
the extent of this habitat occurring at and in the vicinity of the Development site.
It is noted that all new replacement hedgerow will be positioned outside the 50m bat buffer of the rotor swept area
of the turbine.
7.2 Mitigation to prevent the spread of non-native invasive plant species
Best Practice & Biosecurity
The following additional measures will be implemented as standard best practice approach to construction works
on site. These measures will be put in place with the aim of avoiding the introduction of other non-native invasive
plant species during the construction and decommissioning phase of the Development. The potential for
importation or introduction of non-native plant species (such as Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam, etc.) can
arise during construction works on Development sites. Section 49 of the European Communities (Birds and Natural
Habitats) Regulations 2011 prohibits the introduction and dispersal of invasive alien species (particularly plant
species) listed on Part 1 (third column) of the ‘Third Schedule’.
All construction at the Development site will have due regard to the relevant biosecurity measures outlined below:
All plant machinery will be restricted from disturbing known colonies of invasive species.
All plant machinery will avoid unnecessary crossings to adjoining lands.
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Good site hygiene will be employed to prevent the introduction and spread of problematic invasive alien plant
species (i.e. Japanese Knotweed (Lesser Knotweed), Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera), Himalayan
Knotweed (Persicaria wallichii), etc.) by thoroughly inspecting and washing vehicles prior to entering the works
area.
The biosecurity measures outlined above are in line with best practice guidelines issued by the National Roads
Authority (NRA, 2010) – The Management of Noxious Weeds and Non-native Invasive Plant Species on National
Roads and broadly based on the Environment Agency’s (2013) – The Knotweed Code of Practice: Managing
Japanese Knotweed on Development Sites (Version 3, amended in 2013, accessed on the Environment Agency’s
website on the 11th of July 2016).
In addition to the above, measures for the prevention and spread of Crayfish plague, as detailed under SI 354/2018,
the European Union (Invasive Alien Species) (Freshwater Crayfish) Regulations 2018 will be adhered with
throughout all construction works and activities. With regard to such measures the simplest is to implement routine
cleaning and drying of equipment once leaving a river, and before using it again. This is especially important as it
is known that the crayfish plague organism can be carried on wet equipment to new sites. The ‘Check, Clean and
Dry’ protocol is an effective barrier.
7.3 Mitigation measures for spoil disposal
Spoil will be generated during excavations for foundations at turbines and along new Access Tracks.
Minimisation of the production of this spoil will be treated as a high priority, but it is nevertheless expected that
peat will be excavated during site works.
Spoil types will be treated separately. Glacial soils and peat will be separated during excavation and these two
types of spoil will be disposed of generally as follows:
A. Glacial soils will be deposited directly on top of other glacial soils. This will require the removal of peat
where present to facilitate the process.
B. Peat can be disposed of either on top of glacial soils, on top of inactive peat or on top of the “Acrotelm”
where the “Top Mat” has been removed.
1. Glacial spoil disposal will take place within a 100m radius of each structure.
2. It is intended that spoil movements will be minimised by disposing of the material within or immediately
adjacent to the construction footprint of the structure from whence it was excavated.
3. Preparation of the Spoil Disposal site will involve the removal of the “Top Mat” which will be transplanted
to an area of inactive bog and maintained for re-use during restoration operations.
4. Spoil will be deposited, in layers of 0.50m and will not exceed a total thickness of 1.50m.
5. Spoil will only be deposited on slopes of < 10 degrees to the horizontal and greater than 10m from the
top of a cutting. The exact location of such areas will be determined on consultation with the geotechnical
specialist.
6. A Peat Stability Register will record the location of each Spoil Disposal Site used and regular weekly
assessment will be made by the construction manager or other suitably qualified individual.
7. Once disposal is complete the disposal sites will be re-vegetated with the “Top Mat” removed at the
commencement of disposal operations. Upon commencement of the restoration phase guidance from a
suitably qualified ecologist will be sought to provide a suitable methodology and programme of
maintenance for the restored areas.
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7.4 Mitigation by Remediation
When excavating the Access Track, peat material will be removed and stored separately. This peat will be stored
in designated areas and reinstated along the edges of the completed Access Track on completion of construction.
The surface of this peat will be seeded with heathland species such as Calluna vulgaris, Erica tetralix, Myrica gale
etc. that are typical of the surrounding peatland habitats.
All spoil material excavated during the construction phase will be reinstated following the completion of the
construction phase of the proposed Development. Suitable temporary storage areas will be identified in advance
in association with the site contractors. The Project Ecologist will review any suggested storage areas for possible
ecological interests.
7.5 Bird Impact Mitigation
The following mitigation measures will be implemented to minimise potential impacts to bird species:
Construction activity such as vegetation stripping will be timed to commence prior to the start of the
breeding bird season, which includes the months of March to August inclusive.
A Project Ecologist will be appointed for the duration of construction works to advise the contractor and
will visit as necessary when works are in progress to ensure that all mitigation measures are adhered to.
The Project Ecologist will be responsible for completing pre-construction transect/walkover surveys over
the proposed Development site to ensure that disturbance to breeding birds (such as skylarks) is avoided.
The Project Ecologist will be responsible for undertaking ongoing ornithological monitoring during periods
of the construction phase that overlap with the breeding bird season. The ornithological monitoring will
focus on identifying the presence of sensitive bird species at the proposed Development site. In the event
that sensitive bird species are identified as nesting at or within a 500m buffer zone of the construction
footprint, the timing of works will be scheduled to minimise disturbance to nests and/or an appropriate
buffer distance between the works and any nest site will be implemented.
7.6 Protection of Bats
The Natural England guidance (2014) and NatureScot (2021) recommends that potential collision to bats from
Wind Turbine Developments can be minimised by siting the proposed turbines so that all parts of the turbine rotor
swept area are over 50 m from the nearest vegetated feature. The location of the proposed turbine will satisfy this
recommendation with no vegetated features occurring within 50 m of a turbine rotor diameter. To this end a “bat
buffer” area will be implemented around turbine such that the buffer area will remain free of suitable foraging
habitat, consisting of conifer plantation edge and scrub. This will require the clearance of conifer plantation within
a 91m radius of the turbine hub.
The implementation of this buffer will increase the total extent of hedgerow clearance to a total length of 340m.
In order to avoid the potential for future interactions between the now proposed turbine and local bat populations
all structures associated with the Development (i.e. the substation building) will be built in a manner to ensure no
roosting opportunities are present to bats. Also, no structured vegetation will be permitted to establish at these
locations during the operational phase of the turbine.
7.7 Noise and Vibration Mitigation
The operation of plant and machinery, including construction vehicles, is a source of potential impact that will
require mitigation at all locations within the site. Proposed measures to control noise include:
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Diesel generators will be enclosed in sound proofed containers to minimise the potential for noise impacts;
Plant and machinery with low inherent potential for generation of noise and/or vibration will be selected.
All construction plant and equipment to be used on-site will be modern equipment and will comply with
the European Communities (Construction Plant and Equipment) (Permissible Noise Levels) Regulations;
Regular maintenance of plant will be carried out in order to minimise noise emissions. Particular attention
will be paid to the lubrication of bearings and the integrity of silencers;
All vehicles and mechanical plant will be fitted with effective exhaust silencers and maintained in good
working order for the duration of the works;
Compressors will be of the “sound reduced” models fitted with properly lined and sealed acoustic covers
which will be kept closed whenever the machines are in use and all ancillary pneumatic tools shall be
fitted with suitable silencers.
Machines, which are used intermittently, will be shut down during those periods when they are not in use;
7.8 Dust Mitigation Measures
The following section details plans to ensure that air quality (airborne dust and pollutants) within the environs of
the Development site is maintained at acceptable levels throughout the construction period
Best practice construction methodologies will be employed to minimise the creation and dispersion of airborne dust
created and to limit construction vehicle emissions.
Specific measures which will be implemented at the site include:
Transport of materials to and from the site will take place in normal working hours and along routes agreed
with the local authority.
Where necessary lorries accessing and egressing the facility will be covered.
Vehicle speeds will be restricted on haul tracks.
Vehicles will be routinely maintained to minimise vehicular emissions.
Site haul tracks will be dampened down using water bowsers during prolonged dry periods if necessary.
Dusty materials such as excavated materials will be stored and handled appropriately (e.g. covering
where necessary and minimising the drop heights of materials).
Materials likely to be a source of dust will be transported in an appropriate manner (e.g. covering of load).
Use of suitable hoardings at construction site to prevent wind blow of materials.
Incorporation of appropriate dust monitoring into site management practices.
Timely completion of all construction.
Good maintenance of internal haul tracks.
7.9 Fuels and Oils Management
Construction vehicles will be refuelled off-site, wherever possible. This will primarily be the case for road vehicles
such as vans and trucks. However, for construction machinery that will be based on-site continuously, a limited
amount of fuel will have to be stored on site. The construction machinery refuelling on site will be required to refuel
in a bunded refuelling area in the temporary compound.
Oils, lubricants, and other hazardous liquids required for maintenance of equipment during the construction phase
will be stored on the dedicated impermeable storage platform in the construction compounds.
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At least daily checks prior to start-up of plant and machinery will minimise the risk of breakdown and associated
contamination risks for on-site repairs. Records of daily pre-start checks will be maintained and kept in the site
office. A clean site policy and diligent housekeeping will also reduce the potential of hydrocarbon release on-site.
7.10 Climate
There is the potential for a number of embodied greenhouse gases (GHGs) and GHG emissions during the
construction phase of the Development. Construction vehicles, generators etc., may give rise to CO2 and N2O
emissions as well as the large quantities of material such as stone, concrete, and steel that will be required for the
proposed Development. The Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) document Guidance on the Assessment
of Dust from Demolition and Construction (2014) states that site traffic and plant is unlikely to make a significant
impact on climate.
To minimise climate impacts associated with delivery of construction materials to the site, the Contractor will source
quarry materials as close to the site location as possible and use local builder’s providers where possible.
7.11 Surface Water Management Plan
Details on the proposed surface water drainage and surface water management are contained in Planning
Drawings 2290-102 to 105 and 150 to 154.
7.11.1 Design Principles
Dirty water is generated on wind farm sites predominantly during the construction phase. The dirty water is
generated through movement of soil material around the site and breaking down of the track surface under
sustained loading from construction traffic. Silt removal from dirty water runoff will be either by filtration or by means
of Settlement Ponds as described below.
An important aspect of the treatment process is that clean water from outside the works area is not mixed with dirty
water from within the works area. This minimises the quantity of water to be treated and consequently reduces the
size and quantity of Settlement Ponds where they are used.
Clean water flows from the uphill side of catchments to the downhill side. Having this water pass through the works
unimpeded reduces the risk of mixing with dirty water and ensures a smaller quantity of dirty water remains for
treatment. Clean water will pass through tracks of stone construction due to its porosity via overland flow.
Separation of clean and dirty water drains is shown in Figure 7-1. Clean water cut-off drains will be provided on
the uphill side of infrastructure where it is undesirable to have clean water enter the works. Such locations would
be on the uphill side of material storage areas where overland flow is unlikely to pass through unimpeded and
mixing with dirty water is likely to occur. These drains are routed through to the downhill side of the works and
discharged through buffered outfalls.
Where drains are constructed, they will incorporate a series of check dams that will attenuate the flow and provide
storage for the increased runoff from exceptional rainfall events. Check dams will comprise single size drainage
stone a geotextile barrier that will be embedded into the base and sides of ditches by at least 100mm.
7.11.2 Design Methods
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and temporary storage areas. The second method involves collecting any drainage waters from works areas within
the site that might carry silt or sediment, and nutrients, and to route them to Settlement Ponds prior to controlled
diffuse release over vegetated natural surfaces. At the construction phase, there will be no direct discharge to
streams or rivers; and all release of wind farm drainage is to be carried out outside of hydrological buffer zones.
A schematic of this approach is presented in Figure 7-1. During the construction phase all runoff from works areas
(i.e. dirty water) will pass through a series of In-Line Control measures, to Water Treatment Control measures prior
to being released via buffered outfalls to vegetated natural surfaces.
Figure 7-1 - Surface Water Drainage Control Measures Schematic
7.11.3 General Drainage Provisions
The Temporary and Permanent Surface Water Drainage network and systems has been designed to be easily
maintained and suitable for the duration of the Construction and Operation of the proposed Project. Crossfalls on
constructed elements will have a minimum cross fall of 1:40 to avoid ponding of surface water. Existing drainage
networks will be retained and protected where possible.
At the construction phase there will be no direct discharge to existing watercourses; discharge will be by means of
Level Spreaders discharging over vegetated natural surfaces.
On completion of the works, constructed permanent works drainage will be incorporated and discharge into the
existing drainage arrangements but will include Attenuation / Settlement Ponds at discharge points to ensure
drainage discharges are controlled, inspected and managed throughout the operational phase of the proposed
Project.
7.11.4 Buffer Zones
Buffer zones will be maintained around all identified watercourses and surface water open drains. 50m buffer zones
are to be provided to watercourses and 10 m buffer zones are to be provided to open drains where possible.
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7.11.5 Office of Public Works Section 50 Approval
All works to watercourses and related structures require the approval of the Office of Public Works (OPW) in
accordance with Section 50 of the Arterial Drainage Act 1945.
As part of the construction phase detailed design process, Section 50 consent will be sought from the OPW for all
works that watercourses and related structures.
7.11.6 Watercourse Crossings
7.11.7 Culvert Crossings
All new permanent works culvert crossings will have a minimum pipe diameter of 900mm and pipe embedment of
300 mm.
All new culverts and upgrades to existing crossings will be designed to accommodate the projected peak flow
rates, factoring in local hydrology and the depth of the track subbase. In locations with constrained depth, the
installation of multiple smaller diameter pipes may be necessary, though this practice will be minimized to reduce
the risk of blockages. Where feasible, culverts will be oversized to facilitate easy access for cleaning and long-term
maintenance.
Culverts will be installed with a minimum internal gradient of 1% (1 in 100) to ensure optimal water conveyance
and to prevent sediment accumulation. In areas with higher water energy, downstream armouring with large stones
(riprap) will be employed to dissipate flow energy and prevent erosion, safeguarding the integrity of both the
infrastructure and the surrounding environment. For smaller watercourses, properly sized pipes will be buried in
the track’s subbase at the correct invert levels to avoid ponding or pooling either upstream or downstream of the
culvert, ensuring that natural water flow remains uninterrupted.
7.11.8 Stream Crossing – Bridge Installation
A 10.2m clear span bridge will be constructed to cross the EPA Registered Stream, Code; IE_NW_36F010500,
Segment; 36_436, Name; Legarhill.
The bridge will be designed to minimize environmental disturbance, while still accommodating peak water flow
during periods of heavy rainfall or storm events, ensuring that the natural hydrology of the stream remains intact.
As far as is practicable the bridge crossing works over the Legarhill stream will be programmed to be carried out
between the time period 1st May to 30th September.
Further details on the proposed bridge location and design can be found on the Planning Drawing 2290-154.
7.11.9 Maintenance and Inspection Protocols
During the construction phase, all culverts will undergo regular weekly inspections, particularly following heavy
rainfall or storm events, to ensure they remain clear of obstructions such as debris, vegetation, or sediment.
During the operational phase and after a storm event, biannual inspections will be conducted to monitor the
condition of the crossings, ensuring the continued free flow of water and early detection of any maintenance
needs.
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7.11.10 Control Measures
Control Measures designed to control and manage silt in construction-related surface water runoff will be deployed
during the works. Table 7-1 below provides detail on the proposed Control Measures and locations where’re they
will be deployed.
Management
Type
Description of SuDS drainage control method Applicable Works
Area
Avoidance
Controls:
Application of 20m buffer zones to natural watercourses where
possible;
Using small working areas;
Working in appropriate weather and suspending certain work
activities in advance of forecasted wet weather.
Construction work
areas where
sediment is being
generated.
Source Controls: Use of upstream interceptor drains and downstream collector
drains / oversized swales, vee-drains, diversion drains, flumes and
culvert pipes.
Construction work
areas where
sediment is being
generated.
Erosion and velocity control measures such as:
o sand bags;
o filter fabrics;
o weirds or check dams;
o and other similar/equivalent or appropriate systems.
Drainage crossings
Using small working areas;
o Covering stockpiles;
o Weathering off / sealing peat stockpiles where applicable.
Stockpiles areas
In-Line Controls: Interceptor drains; vee-drains, oversized swales/collector drains;
Erosion and velocity control measures such as:
o sand bags;
o filter fabrics; straw bales; flow limiters; weirs or check
dams;
o and/or other similar/equivalent or appropriate systems.
Silt fences, filter fabrics;
Collection sumps, temporary sumps, pumping systems;
Attenuation ponds;
Swales
Sediment traps, stilling / Settlement Ponds.
Interceptor and
collection drainage
systems
Water
Treatment
Controls:
Temporary sumps;
Swales
Sediment traps, stilling / Settlement Ponds.
Silt bags, proprietary settlement systems such as Siltbuster,
and/or other similar / equivalent or appropriate systems.
Pumping and
surface water
treatment locations
Outfall
Controls:
Level Spreaders;
Buffered outfalls;
Vegetation filters;
Flow limiters and weirs.
Drainage run
outfalls and
overland discharge
points
Table 7-1 – Control Measures and their Applications
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7.11.11 Surface Water Drainage Measures
The surface water drainage will be designed to ensure that surface water runoff from the development matches
the existing “Green Field” runoff rate.
7.11.11.1 Construction Stage
At construction stage this will be achieved by the provisions of Dirty Water Cut-off Drains which will intercept runoff
from tracks, hardstands and other works and direct it to infiltration and settlement ponds. The Dirty Water Cut-off
Drains will also provide attenuation storage and soakage infiltration.
The Dirty Water Cut-off Drains will flow into Settlement Ponds, these will designed to attenuate the surface water
flow allowing soakage into the subsoil and settlement of suspended solids. The outflow from the Settlement Ponds
will discharge overland via buffered outfalls.
Silt fencing, check dams and swales have also been incorporated into the design to provide filtration measures, to
slow the flow rate of runoff water into the Dirty Water Cut-off Drains.
Measures that will be implemented at the construction phase will include:-
Clean Water Cut-off Drains;
Dirty Water Cut-off Drains;
Silt Fencing;
Check Dams;
Swales;
Buffered Outfalls;
Settlement Ponds;
Silt Buster;
Wheel Wash;
Vegetation Filters;
Level Spreaders.
The above features are described further in the sub section below, further details can be found on the Planning
Drawings 150 to 153.
7.11.11.2 Operation Stage Measures – the Permanent Works
At completion of the permanent works (operation phase), attenuation ponds with infiltration drains and level
spreader outfalls will be provided to permanent drainage measures to ensure flow is discharged in a controlled
manner. These measures will provide filtration and settlement thus ensuring adequate removal of suspended solids
and sediments and prevent any deleterious matter from discharging into any natural watercourses.
The existing surface water and ground water flow patterns will also be maintained by the uses of “Plugs” and diffuse
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Sampling will cease when Roscommon County Council, IFI and other appropriate Stakeholders are satisfied that
there are no adverse impacts to the natural watercourses and that surface water quality parameters are in line with
baseline levels.
Measures that will be implemented at Operation Phase will include:-
Maintenance Manual and Regime;
Open Drains and Swales;
Check Dams;
Level Spreaders;
7.11.11.3 Decommissioning Phase
Measures that will be implemented at decommissioning phase will be as per the measures listed at construction
phase above.
7.11.11.4 Clean Water Cut-off Drains
Clean Water Cut-off Drains will be installed on the uphill side of works areas to intercept surface water runoff. The
Clean Water Cut-off Drains will direct upslope clean surface water away from the works area, thus preventing it
from coming into contact with exposed surfaces and picked up silt and sediment.
The drains will divert the upslope clean surface water to a location where it can be redistributed over the ground
surface as sheet flow. This will minimise the volume of potentially silty runoff to be managed within the construction
area.
Clean Water Cut-off Drains will be installed in advance of any main construction works commencing. The material
excavated to make the drain will be placed on the downslope edge of the drain.
The velocity of flow in the Clean Water Open Drains will be controlled by the use of Check Dams, (see Section
7.11.11.7 below), which will be installed at regular intervals along the drains to ensure flow in the channel is non-
erosive. On steeper sections where erosion risks are greater, a geotextile membrane will be added to the channel.
The check dams will also promote sedimentation behind the dam. The check dams will be installed as the Clean
Water Open Drains are being excavated.
Clean Water Open Drains will be installed horizontally across slopes to run in parallel with the natural contour line
of the slope. Intercepted water will travel along the Clean Water Open Drains to areas downgradient of works
areas, where the drain will terminate at a Buffered Outfall or Level Spreader. Across the entire length of the Clean
Water Open Drains, the design elevation of the water surface along the route of the drains will not be lower than
the design elevation of the water surface in the outlet at the Buffered Outfall or Level Spreader.
On completion of the construction works, the Clean Water Open Drains will either be removed or reconfigured to
be incorporated into the operational phase surface water drainage. Where the drains are to be removed, they will
be backfilled with the material placed on the downslope edge of the drain.
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into contact with exposed surfaces and picked up silt and sediment. The drains will be used to take runoff from the
works area to a location where it can be treated via Settlement Ponds or other silt and sediment removal measures.
The velocity of flow in the Dirty Water Open Drains will be controlled by the use of Check Dams, (see Section
7.11.11.7 below), which will be installed at regular intervals along the drains to ensure flow in the channel is non-
erosive. On steeper sections where erosion risks are greater, a geotextile membrane will be added to the channel.
The check dams will also promote sedimentation behind the dam. The check dams will be installed as the Dirty
Water Open Drains are being excavated.
On completion of the construction works, the Dirty Water Open Drains will either be removed or reconfigured to be
incorporated into the operational phase surface water drainage. Where the drains are to be removed, they will be
backfilled with the material excavated from the Site.
7.11.11.6 Silt Fencing
Silt fences will be installed as a water protection measure along cut-off drains and around existing watercourses
in certain locations, particularly where works are proposed within the 50-metre buffer zones. Silt fences will also
be installed around existing access track crossing culverts and pipes.
Silt fences will be installed as single, double or a series of triple silt fences, depending on the space available and
the anticipated sediment loading. The silt fence designs follow the technical guidance document ‘Control of Water
Pollution from Linear Construction Projects’ published by Construction Industry Research and Information
Association (CIRIA, No. C648, 1996). Up to three silt fences may be deployed in series.
All silt fencing will be formed using Terrastop Premium or equivalent silt fence product.
Silt fences will be inspected regularly to ensure water is continuing to flow through the fabric, and the fence is not
coming under strain from water backing up behind it. A typical silt fence is shown in Figure 7-2.
Figure 7-2 – Typical Terrastop Silt Fence
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7.11.11.7 Check Dams
The velocity of flow in the Clean Water Open Drains and drainage swales, particularly on sloped sections of the
channel, will be controlled by check dams, which will be installed at regular intervals along the drains to ensure
flow in the swale is non-erosive.
Check dams will restrict flow velocity, minimise channel erosion and promote sedimentation behind the dam. The
check dams will be installed as the Clean Water Open Drains are being excavated. Check dams may also be
installed in some of the existing artificial drainage channels on the Site, downstream of where drainage swales
connect in.
The proposed check dams will be made up of straw bales or stone, or a combination of both depending on the size
of the drainage swale it is being installed in. Where straw bales are to be used, they will be secured to the bottom
of the drainage swale with stakes. Clean 4 to 6 inch stone will be built up on either side and over the straw bale to
a maximum height of 600mm over the bottom of the interceptor drain. In smaller channels, a stone check dam will
be installed and pressed down into place in the bottom of the drainage swale with the bucket of an excavator.
Figure 7-3, below, shows illustrative examples of check dams.
The check dams will be installed at regular intervals along the Clean Water Open Drains to ensure the bottom
elevation of the upper check dam is at the same level as the top elevation of the next down-gradient check dam in
the drain. The centre of the check dam will be approximately 150mm lower than the edges to allow excess water
to overtop the dam in flood conditions rather than cause upstream flooding or scouring around the dams. Check
dams will not be used in any natural watercourses, only artificial drainage channels and Clean Water Open Drains.
The check dams will be left in place at the end of the construction phase to limit erosive linear flow in the drainage
swales during extreme rainfall events.
Check dams are designed to reduce velocity and control erosion and are not specifically designed or intended to
trap sediment, although sediment is likely to build up. If necessary, any excess sediment build up behind the dams
will be removed. For this reason, check dams will be inspected and maintained regularly to ensure adequate
performance. Maintenance checks will also ensure the centre elevation of the dam remains lower than the sides
of the dam.
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Figure 7-3 – Typical Check Dam
7.11.11.8 Swales
Swales are shallow drains that will be used to intercept and collect run off from construction areas of the Site during
the construction and operational phase. A swale is an excavated drainage channel located along the down-gradient
perimeter of construction areas, used to collect and carry any sediment-laden runoff to stilling ponds for attenuation
and treatment. Swales will be installed in advance of any main construction works commencing. All swales and
ponds will be kept as shallow as possible so that they do not pose a health and safety risk to personnel. Maximum
depth of standing water will be limited to 0.3m within the swales.
7.11.11.9 Buffered Outfalls
Buffered Outfalls will be constructed at the end of Cut-off Drains, Silt Ponds and other Control Measures to convert
concentrated flows into diffused sheet flow on areas of vegetated ground. Buffered Outfalls will be located
downgradient of any proposed works areas in locations where they are not likely to contribute further to water
ingress to construction areas of the Site.
Buffered Outfalls will distribute clean drainage water onto vegetated areas where the water will not be re-
concentrated into a flow channel immediately below the point of discharge. The discharge point will be on level or
only very gently sloping ground to prevent erosion.
The slope in the channel leading into the Buffered Outfall will be less than or equal to 1%. The slope downgradient
of the spreader onto which the water will dissipate will have a grade of less than 6%. The availability of slopes with
a grade of 6% or less will determine the locations of Buffered Outfalls.
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7.11.11.10 Settlement Ponds
Settlement Ponds will be used to attenuate runoff from works areas of the Site during the construction phase.
The purpose of the Settlement Ponds is to intercept runoff potentially laden with sediment and to reduce the amount
of sediment leaving the disturbed area by reducing runoff velocity. Reducing runoff velocity will allow larger particles
to settle out in the Settlement Ponds, before the run-off water is redistributed as diffuse sheet flow in filter strips
downgradient of any works areas.
The points at which water enters and exits the Settlement Ponds will be stabilised with rock aprons, which will trap
sediment, dissipate the energy of the water flowing through the Settlement Pond system, and prevent erosion.
Water will flow out of the secondary Settlement Pond through a stone dam, partially wrapped in geo-textile
membrane, which will control flow velocities and trap any sediment that has not settled out. Figure 7-4 shows an
illustrative example of a Settlement Pond system.
Water will flow by gravity through the Settlement Pond system, they will be sized according to the size of their
catchment area.
The Settlement Ponds will be dimensioned so that the length to width ratio will be greater than 2:1, where the
length is the distance between the inlet and the outlet. Each Settlement Pond will be a minimum of 1-1.5 metres in
depth. Deeper ponds will be used to minimise the excavation area needed for the required volume.
The embankment that forms the sloped sides of the Settlement Ponds will be stabilised with vegetated turves,
which will have been removed during the excavation of the Settlement Ponds area. All material excavated during
pond construction will be used locally for landscaping and berm construction around these ponds.
Settlement Ponds will be located towards the end of swales, close to where the water will be reconverted to diffuse
sheet flow. Upon exiting the Settlement Pond system, water will be immediately reconverted to diffuse flow via a
fan-shaped rock apron if there is adequate space and ground conditions allow. Otherwise, a swale will be used to
carry water exiting the Settlement Pond system to a Buffered Outfall or Level Spreader to reconvert the flow to
diffuse sheet flow.
Settlement Ponds will be inspected weekly and following rainfall events. Inlet and outlets will be checked for
sediment accumulation and anything else that might interfere with flows.
Settlement Pond Design
Settlement Ponds will be designed in accordance with the requirements set out in the following documents:-
Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028
The SuDS Manual (C753) 2015, CIRIA;
The Greater Dublin Regional Code of Practice for Drainage Works.
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) Guidelines on protection of fisheries during construction works in and
adjacent to waters;
EPA - Environmental Management Guidelines; Environmental Management in the Extractive Industry
(Non-Scheduled Minerals)
The size of the Settlement ponds will be based on the following parameters:-
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A 1 in 10 year rainfall return design.
11 hour retention period.
Outlet flow rate from the pond will be the appropriate Greenfield runoff rate for the pond catchment area..
The rational method is subsequently applied to calculate the flow volumes into each attenuation pond
over these respective periods. The Rational Method is expressed by the formula V = 2.78.C.A.I.t , where
V is the volume of water generated in the stilling pond, C is the run-off co-efficient, A is the area of the
hardstanding / catchment, I is the rainfall depth and T is the duration of rainfall occurrence.
A runoff coefficient of 0.95 (95%) is conservatively applied to all hardstanding areas.
Figure 7-4 – Settlement Pond
7.11.11.11 Silt Buster
A “Siltbuster” or similar equivalent piece of equipment will be available to filter any water pumped out of excavation
areas, if necessary, prior to its discharge to stilling ponds or swales.
Siltbusters are mobile silt traps that can remove fine particles from water using a proven technology and hydraulic
design in a rugged unit. The mobile units are specifically designed for use on construction sites.
The unit stills the incoming water/solids mix and routes it upwards between a set of inclined plates for separation.
Fine particles settle onto the plates and slide down to the base for collection, whilst treated water flows to an outlet
weir after passing below a scum board to retain any floating material. The inclined plates dramatically increase the
effective settling area of the unit giving it a very small footprint on site and making it highly mobile. Figure 7-5 below
shows an image of the Siltbuster.
The Siltbuster units are now considered best practice for the management of dirty water pumped from construction
sites. The UK Environment Agency and the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency have recommended the
use of Siltbuster units on construction projects.
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Figure 7-5 – Typical Silt Buster
7.11.11.12 Vegetation Filters
Vegetation filters are the existing vegetated areas of land that will be used to accept surface water runoff from
upgradient areas. The selection of suitable areas to use as vegetation filters will be determined by the size of the
contributing catchment, slope and ground conditions.
Vegetation filters will carry outflow from the Level Spreaders as overland sheet flow, removing any suspended
solids and discharging to the groundwater system by diffuse infiltration.
Vegetation filters will not be used in isolation for waters that are likely to have higher silt loadings. In such cases,
silt-bearing water will already have passed through Settlement Ponds prior to diffuse discharge to the vegetation
filters via a Level Spreader.
7.11.11.13 Level Spreaders
Level Spreaders will be utilised at the permanent works surface water drainage outfall points. These will be used
to convert concentrated surface water flows in drains into diffuse sheet flow on areas of vegetated ground. The
Level Spreaders will distribute clean drainage water onto vegetated areas where the water will not be re-
concentrated into a flow channel immediately below the point of discharge.
Levels Spreaders will be located down slope of works areas, the spreader will be constructed in-line with ground
contours. Concentrated surface water flow will be diffused into overland flow via a “capping” perforated drainage
pipe surrounded in clean single sized drainage stone. The length of the capping pipe will be subject to the ground
conditions local to the Level Spreader and the design drainage flow at that location. A Level Spreader detail is
provided in Figure 7-6.
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Figure 7-6 - Level Spreader
7.12 Land, Soils, and Geology
The disturbance of soil, subsoil and bedrock is an unavoidable effect in the Development of the proposed
infrastructure at the site, however excavations for the infrastructure will be kept to a minimum to limit disturbance
of the current ground conditions and to minimise costs associated with earthmoving.
The management of excavated materials is an important component of controlling dust as well as sediment and
erosion control. Excavated topsoil, subsoils, where encountered, will only be moved short distances from the point
of extraction and will be used locally for landscaping and benching/battering, where possible. Excavated material
will not be stored in excessive mounds on the site.
7.13 Site Meetings
Site Meetings between the site management team and site personnel will be held at regular intervals. The
objectives of the Site Meetings are to discuss the coming weeks proposed activities and identify the relevant work
method statements and sub plans that will be relevant to that week’s activities. Additionally, any non-compliance
identified during the previous week would also be discussed with the aim to reduce the potential of the same
noncompliance reoccurring.
7.14 Toolbox Talks
A Toolbox Talk is a short presentation to site personnel on a single aspect of health and safety, environmental
awareness and work methodologies on site. They are given to ensure that site personnel are aware of the standard
of work practices that are expected and to make them aware of their responsibilities.
Toolbox Talks will be given on site by a member of the site management team. There will be generally 2 to 4
Toolbox Talks each week throughout the construction period.
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Site housekeeping;
On-site traffic routes and vehicle use;
Site rules;
Strictly adhering to the Development footprint;
Fuel storage on site;
Fuel spill prevention and control;
Materials and waste recycling procedures;
Water pollution in relation to cement and concrete handling;
Dust management.
7.15 Site Monitoring
All mitigation measures and works for compliance with planning conditions and the planning reports will be
implemented on site across the duration of the works.
The Construction Manager & ECoW will provide Audit Checklists to ensure regular checks of the site’s control
measures for the ongoing construction works and protection of the environment.
Checklists for daily, weekly or monthly site audits will be finalised by the Construction Manager & ECoW and the
relevant personnel informed of their duties.
Checklists will include:-
Confirmation that fuel is stored appropriately;
Waste management rules are adhered to;
All environmental buffers are maintained;
Surface water and run-off control measures of the area in place and functioning;
Concrete wash-out procedure is being followed
All environmental records, including completed checklists, will be retained at the site office.
7.16 Complaints
A provisional Complaints Management Plan has been prepared for the Development; this is included in Appendix
A.
The CMP will be developed further at construction stage and adopted by contractors prior to commencement of
construction activities. The CMP will form part of the overall site induction and will be reviewed with site personnel
regularly as part of Toolbox Talks and Site Meetings.
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8.0 Waste Management Plan
This section of the CEMP provides a Waste Management Plan (WMP), which outlines the best practice
procedures during the construction phase of the Development.
8.1 Objectives
The following section details plans to maximise the re-use and/or recycling of construction materials throughout
the construction of the Development.
The management of all waste arising from construction activities will be in accordance with EU, National and
Regional waste management policy. The Contractor acting as the project supervisor construction stage will be the
organisation appointed for managing waste and will strive to adopt a systematic approach to waste management
to ensure compliance with all laws and achieve continuous performance improvement.
Waste management objectives are to reduce the production of waste to a minimum, to reuse or recycle
where practicable and to ensure that people and the environment are not compromised by poor waste
management practices.
In accordance with the EU Waste Hierarchy, the following Waste Management priorities will be
established going from 1st priority to 6th priority;
1. Prevent material wastage where possible.
2. If prevention is not possible then minimise the quantities of waste.
3. Reuse of site materials where possible.
4. Recycling of waste where reuse is not possible.
5. Energy recovery where none of the above options are feasible.
6. Disposal as a last resort.
The management of materials is key when implementing an effective waste prevention and minimisation
policy on site. Important considerations include the following;
Avoidance of ‘over ordering’ of materials and generating materials surplus to requirements.
Agreeing a ‘take back’ arrangement with suppliers for surplus materials.
Inspection of delivered materials to ensure they are not damaged and can be used on site.
Selection of correct materials storage systems to avoid damage and unnecessary generation of
waste.
Consideration of materials packaging.
8.2 Anticipated Waste Streams
C&D waste will arise on the Development as a result of the unavoidable waste of construction materials
and the equally unavoidable damage of materials on site. It is the responsibility of the Project Manager
to ensure that such waste is minimised.
This WMP sets out the framework for the management of all wastes generated from construction related
activities. This WMP will assist in delivering an integrated materials management system for the
Development which is based on best practice principles of waste minimisation and source separation.
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Construction activities on-site will lead to the generation of multiple waste streams, all of which will need
to be managed within the site. The key wastes which have been identified as being likely to occur during
the Development are outlined in Table 8-1 below.
Waste Stream Source
Metals
Steel Reinforcement Concrete Reinforcing Works
Mesh Concrete Reinforcing Works
Concrete Brick, Tile And Ceramic
Waste Concrete Foundation Pour
Concrete Wash Water Concrete Lorry Washout
Timber
Waste Pallets Deliveries
Timber Offcuts Normal Construction Activities
Plastic
Ducting Offcuts Internal Cables
Wrapping / Packaging Deliveries
General Waste
Mixed ‘municipal type’ solid waste Canteen Waste
Dry mixed recyclable wastes Packaging, office paper, newspapers, magazines,
spent drinks cartons, cans, plastic bottles and
tetrapak.
Packaging Packaging
Hazardous Waste
Ink cartridges Office Waste
Table 8-1 – Key Wastes
8.3 Separation & Handling
A policy of source separation will maximise material recycling and recovery and minimise the quantity of waste
requiring disposal. Segregated waste streams can facilitate downstream recovery at third party recycling facilities
and will be adopted on this Development.
During construction all waste materials will be segregated into one of the waste streams detailed in Table 8-2
below.
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WASTE TYPE STORAGE LOCATION
Metal waste
Metal Waste Skip Material Storage Area
Concrete / Brick / Tile
Stockpile Material Storage Area
Timber Waste
Timber Waste Skip Material Storage Area
Plastic
Waste Bins in Site Office /
General Waste Skip
Office /
Material Storage Area
General recyclable waste Stored in Site Office Site Office
General ‘municipal type’ solid waste
General Waste Skip Material Storage Area
Hazardous waste
Chemical Store Temporary Compound
Liquid Waste
No liquid waste to be stored on site NA
Excavated Material’s
No storage – Either removed to form
embankments on the site or removed
from site as generated
Not stored onsite
Table 8-2 Waste Streams
Each of these waste streams will be stored separately in clearly labelled and isolated containers and/or areas.
Each stream will be collected by waste handling firms who will further segregate materials for downstream recovery
/ processing / recycling and final disposal. Each third-party waste handler is required to hold the appropriate licence
or permit for each particular waste stream that they handle.
The implementation of a waste separation approach requires all site staff, contractors, and sub-contractors to be
made fully aware of, and to adopt the principles that underline this plan.
The following actions will be implemented to ensure the level of reuse and source separation of material will be
maximised over the course of the Development:
The waste streams described above will be kept segregated through the use of separate bins, storage
containers or clearly defined areas for stockpiling;
Individual waste streams continue to be kept separate during all handling activities;
All site operatives are made aware of the waste management policies and procedures on-site through
appropriate training and signage;
All site operatives are responsible for wastes generated during the works.
During construction, reusable and recyclable waste streams will be stored separately to residual wastes.
This will avoid contamination and will maximise their reuse potential.
All wastes will be stored at the Material Storage Area in a purposely constructed Waste Management Compound
(WMC).
8.4 Waste Description and Management Principles
Procurement of Development construction materials will be accurately quantified in order to prevent unnecessary
C & D waste. Material procurement and deliveries will be carefully managed to prevent and minimise waste,
typically resulting from over-ordering and spoilage due to lengthy storage.
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8.5 Concrete
Concrete will be required throughout the construction works. Care will be taken to ensure careful handling and
placement of ready-mix concrete. Precast concrete will not be stored onsite to minimise the potential for spoilage
and waste. Any concrete waste will be source-segregated and stored in a suitable receptacle or isolated storage
stockpile to prevent cross-contamination. This waste material will be removed off-site for recovery/recycling to a
permitted or licensed facility or will be used onsite as fill.
Concrete wash waters have potential to cause pollution if managed inappropriately. Typically, this by-product has
a high pH (11-12), high suspended solids, and other trace materials, some originating from cement, others from
additives or from the mixing equipment. Concrete mixers, delivery lorries and related equipment (chutes, pump
lines, drums, barrows etc.), need to be washed off regularly to ensure concrete material is not deposited
unintentionally at locations around the site or on the public roadway.
The amount of wash water produced daily will vary depending on the volume of concrete delivered to site each
day. Typically, 20 litres of wash water is generated per concrete delivery load. To eliminate the risk of pollution
the Contractor will provide a dedicated wash out area/lagoon with an impermeable membrane for the storage of
concrete wash water. Wash down water from exposed aggregate surfaces, cast-in-place concrete and from
concrete trucks will be trapped within the washout area to allow sediment to settle out. Water will be clarified and
allowed to reach neutral pH before it is released to a site drainage system. Prior to any discharge of wash water,
the pH will be checked and recorded. Should wash water have a pH above 9 then there will be no discharge to
drainage channels onsite, instead wash water will be tankered offsite to a wastewater treatment facility for disposal.
Should wash water consistently have a pH above 9 (even after settlement and clarification) then onsite pH
adjustment may be investigated to facilitate discharge to site drainage.
8.6 Metal
Metal materials will be used throughout the construction site in the form of piping, structural reinforcement, and
other applications. All metal materials will be stored securely until required. Metals will be stored separately to
ensure maximum recovery of the material off-site at a licensed metal recycling facility.
8.7 Wood /Timber
Wood /timber materials will be used extensively throughout the construction works. Virgin wood materials delivered
on-site will require careful handling to prevent dampness, warping and fungal attack. All wood materials will be
kept dry and bound, packaging will only be removed immediately prior to use.
Timber waste includes general timber off-cuts, timber sheeting or general timber materials. The bulk of this material
will be considered a resource and will be reused onsite. Where timber is no longer of any value it will be removed
to a dedicated waste timber storage area, kept separate from other waste materials until sufficient quantities have
been collected to warrant removal from site.
Timber materials removed off-site for recovery/recycling will be handled by a permitted or licensed collector and
removed to a recycling facility.
8.8 Packaging
Materials delivered to the construction site are often wrapped and protected by packaging material such as plastic
film, wooden pallets, cardboard, metal wrap, cellophane wrapping, and Styrofoam.
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Since the establishment of the REPAK producer responsibility scheme, many building suppliers will take back
packaging waste. Over the course of the Development, the nominated contractors will be encouraged to source
such suppliers, to minimise packaging waste on-site and associated waste management costs for
recovery/disposal.
Once packaging is removed it will be stored in a closed skip to prevent windblown littering.
8.9 General Wastes
The general waste can be broadly grouped into the following categories:
Mixed Dry Recyclables (MDR): Non-confidential waste paper, newspaper, leaflets, card, plastic bottles
and packaging, aluminium cans/tins and Tetra Pak.
Food Waste: food waste generated at the site.
Mixed Residual Waste (MRW): Mixed waste that is not collected in the separate recycling bins.
Glass containers glass (bottles and jars). This waste stream should be collected separately from other
recyclables.
Textiles such as clothing, rags and any other textile materials.
Due to the small quantities of these wastes that are likely generated on site the majority of ‘General wastes’ will be
incorporated into the mixed residual wastes (MRW) fraction. This waste will be generated throughout all working
areas such as site offices, canteens and equipment storage areas. General waste will be bagged and stored in a
240-litre wheelie bin at each point of generation.
A covered skip will be provided for the storage of general wastes prior to its collection and removal off-site by a
permitted waste collector. Where possible a waste collector will be selected that delivers waste to a downstream
waste processing facility rather than a contractor who delivers waste straight to landfill.
It is the policy of The Contractor to promote the use of a 4-bin source segregated recycling system for dry
recyclables where it is practical to do so. This recycling system segregates food waste, glass and general waste
at source.
8.10 Hazardous Materials
Hazardous wastes generated on-site are likely to include, aerosols, paints, glues/adhesives, batteries, ink
cartridges, insulating materials, used containers for hazardous materials, light bulbs and fluorescent tubes as well
as small quantities of oils, fuels, hydraulic fluids. Hazardous materials will arise in a number of different locations
around the site including all works areas, the canteen/office areas, storage areas as well as any area used for
vehicle or equipment maintenance.
The exact storage arrangements for hazardous wastes will be dependent on the segregation requirements of the
waste handler who will be contracted to remove hazardous waste from the site. In general, however, all hazardous
wastes will be stored inside lockable cabinets or containers and will not be left out in the open. Suitable storage
containers for hazardous waste will vary depending on the type of material requiring storage. Liquid hazardous
wastes will be stored in sealed, bunded storage tanks of varying capacities. Light bulbs and fluorescent tubes will
require suitably sized rigid containers. All hazardous waste containers will be clearly labelled to indicate the
contents.
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hazardous wastes for safe disposal at a licensed facility. A contractor selection process will be conducted which
will adhere to specific criteria and include a due diligence audit.
8.11 Other materials
It is envisaged that other materials such as textiles (e.g. Personal Protective Equipment), glass, etc. will be
generated in relatively small amounts. Where this equipment is not hazardous it will be incorporated into the
general waste stream. Where it is deemed hazardous it will be disposed of in accordance with safety instructions
supplied with the equipment or in the appropriate hazardous waste container.
In keeping with the management principles, all other materials will be kept bound, with packaging only to be
removed when the materials are ready to be used. Any breakable materials such as glass or PVC piping will be
stored in a safe location away from vehicular movements onsite.
Further miscellaneous wastes include waste electrical equipment such as mobile phones, kitchen appliances and
power tools. Small quantities of wet and dry batteries and waste electrical wiring will also be generated. All such
items will be disposed of in accordance with the WEEE Directive at an appropriate recycling facility. It is not
anticipated that such items will be generated in sufficient bulk to warrant collection but will instead be brought to a
facility on an ‘as needs’ basis by site personnel.
All excess materials, will be incorporated into the general waste stream, stored safely, and removed by appropriate
permitted waste contractor to a licensed/ permitted waste facility.
subcontractors will be responsible for the disposal of such material in an appropriate manner or provide alternative
disposal arrangements.
All subcontractors will be made aware of this requirement prior to arrival on site. It is not anticipated that any bulk
wastes will be generated by third party contractors.
8.12 Responsibilities
The contractor will be designated as the person with overall responsibility for the implementation of the Waste
Management Plan. The Project Manager will be assigned the authority to instruct all site personnel to comply with
the specific provisions of the Plan. The Site Manager and each sub-contractor on the site shall be assigned the
direct responsibility to ensure that the discrete operations stated in the Waste Management Plan are performed on
an on-going basis.
All site personnel and sub-contractors will be instructed about the objectives of the Waste Management Plan and
informed of the responsibilities which fall upon them as a consequence of its provisions. Where source segregation
techniques apply, each member of staff will be given instructions on how to comply.
The designated person shall arrange for full details of all arisings, movements and treatment of wastes to be
recorded during the construction stage of the Project. Each consignment of C&D waste taken from the site will be
subject to documentation, which will ensure full traceability of the material to its final destination.
8.13 Signage
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8.14 Permitted or Licensed Waste Collectors
The Contractor will complete a register of all the waste collectors who have been selected to remove waste from
the site and the final destination of all wastes which leave the construction site. Only facilities licenced to do so will
be permitted to accept any wastes from the Development of the site.
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9.0 Summary
This CEMP presents a summary of the overall proposed Development works, the management of the site during
the construction works and the mitigation measures required to ensure the proposed works do not have a
significant effect on the environment.
This document has been prepared in accordance with Best Practice documents as set out above and in all relevant
documents submitted with this planning application.
The details provided in this CEMP confirms that the Development can be carried out without impacting water quality
and fisheries habitat.
Key to the implementation of this CEMP is the delegation of responsibility for the CEMP to the Construction
Manager, the ECoW and their Site Management Team. The measures detailed in this CEMP ensures that each
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