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FETHARD HARBOUR New Slipway and Beach Access - Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
FETHARD HARBOUR
New Slipway and Beach Access
  Construction and Environmental
    Management Plan (CEMP)

          FEBRUARY 2021
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                                                             Document Verification

   Client:                     Wexford County Council

   Job Title:                  Fethard Harbour New Slipway and Beach Access

   Job No:                     2767

 File Name:             2767-TJOC-ZZ-ZZ-RP-Z-3700_Prelim_Cons_MP.doc

 Revision       Suitability                                   Prepared    Checked       Approved       Date      of
                                Description of Revision
 Code           Code                                          By          By            By             Issue
                                      Issued for Foreshore
    C01            AP                                                                                  11.12.2020
                                           Application
                                      Issued for Foreshore
    C02            AP                                                                                  17.02.2021
                                           Application

Disclosure to a Third Party:
This Report is for the private and confidential use of the Client for whom it is prepared together with their
professional advisors as appropriate. It should not be reproduced in whole or in part or relied upon by third parties
for any use without the express written permission of T.J. O’ Connor & Associates.

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C ONTENTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY                                                                              1
1.     INTRODUCTION                                                                            2
1.1.   Hook Head SAC                                                                           2
1.2.   Bannow Bay SPA                                                                          3
1.3.   Bannow Bay SAC                                                                          3
1.4.   Ballyteige Burrow SPA                                                                   3
1.5.   Keeragh Islands SPA                                                                     4
1.6.   Natura 2000 sites – Features of interests and conservation objectives.                  4
1.7.   CEMP Purpose and Objectives                                                             7
2.     PROJECT OVERVIEW                                                                        8
3.     CONSTRUCTION WORKS                                                                      8
3.1.   Spoil Management                                                                        9
3.2.   Traffic Management                                                                      9
3.3.   Schedule of Construction Works / Construction Schedule                                  9
3.4.   Working Hours                                                                           9
3.5.   Construction Personnel                                                                  9
3.6.   Method Statements                                                                       9
4.   CONSTRUCTION & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONAL
STRUCTURE, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES                                                          10
4.1. On Site Organisational Structure and Responsibility                                      10
4.2. Duties and Responsibilities                                                              11
4.3. Personnel                                                                                11
     4.3.1. Project Manager                                                                   11
     4.3.2. Construction Manager                                                              12
     4.3.3. Site-Specific Method Statements                                                   12
     4.3.4. General                                                                           12
     4.3.5. Design Engineer                                                                   12
     4.3.6. Environmental Clerk of Works                                                      13
     4.3.7. Other Roles                                                                       15
4.4. Contacts                                                                                 16
     4.4.1. Main Contractor Contacts                                                          16
     4.4.2. Employer Contacts                                                                 16
     4.4.3. Third Party Contacts                                                              17
5.     ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS                                                              17
5.1.   Sediment and Erosion Controls                                                          17
5.2.   Excavated Materials and Spoil Management                                               18
5.3.   Control of Fuel and Oils                                                               19
5.4.   Control of Concrete                                                                    20
5.5.   Emergency Response Plan                                                                21
5.6.   Site Training and Environmental Awareness                                              23
5.7.   Waste Management                                                                       24

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5.8. Construction Noise                                                                       25
5.9. Protection of Habitats and Flora                                                         26
5.10. Protection of Fauna                                                                     26
6.     AUDITING, MONITORING AND RESPONSE                                                      27
6.1.   Environmental Monitoring Schedule                                                      27
6.2.   Environmental Performance Indicators                                                   28
6.3.   Response Procedure                                                                     29
7.     SUMMARY                                                                                29
8.     REFERENCES                                                                             30

Appendix A        Schedule of Environmental Protection Measures

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    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    Wexford County Council proposes to construct a new reinforced concrete slipway 50m long
    x 10m wide and an installation of a 22.8m long floating beach access at Fethard Harbour,
    Fethard, Co. Wexford. It is noted that the proposal is situated within and in a location with the
    potential to impact on the following:
        Hook Head Special Area of Conservation SAC 000764
        Bannow Bay Special Protection Area SPA 004033.
        Bannow Bay Special Area of Conservation SAC 000697
        Ballyteige Burrow Special Protection Area SPA 004020
        Keeragh Islands Special Protection Area SPA 004118

    The proposed works will comprise of the following:
        Construction of a new concrete deck and slipway on fill to the east side of the existing
           harbour
        Construction of associated reinforced concrete retaining walls
        Construction of associated concrete access ramp and steps to the adjacent beach
           area
        Excavation/dredging required for construction of above concrete works
        Disposal of any surplus excavated material in accordance with the Waste
           Management Acts 1996-2019
        All ancillary works, fittings and services required

    The purpose of this document is to present details of the project specific Construction and
    Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). This document will form the basis of the site
    construction management plan, during pre-construction and construction stages. It will be
    updated as necessary by improvement only, by the Contractor appointed to the construction
    stage, and will be his sole responsibility for the duration of the construction stage. It will be a
    condition of the construction contract that the site construction management plan will meet
    the requirements of documents stipulating protection of the environment. For example, the
    contract will specify that potential impacts outlined in the DAU response to the foreshore
    licence application for the development will be duly addressed during construction. Likewise,
    the contractor will need to recognise the Inland Fisheries Ireland response in relation to beach
    access and slipway construction and show due diligence to environmental issues throughout
    the project.

    The CEMP includes the recommendations proposed by IFI and recognises the issues raised
    by NPWS in their submission on Foreshore Licence Application (FS 007064). The
    environmental protection measures must be complied with in the pre-construction and
    construction stages of the slipway and beach access. The construction management plan will
    ensure compliance with environmental legislation in order to ensure the environment is
    adequately protected. The construction management plan is a working document which is
    updated as part of planning compliance prior to any construction works commencing on site.

    Under this type of contract, the contractor/designer team will be responsible for firstly
    producing a design for the various elements of the works and secondly constructing the works
    in accordance with that design. All elements of the works will be designed and constructed in
    accordance with the employer’s requirements and good construction practice.

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1. INTRODUCTION

    This Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been prepared by T. J.
    O’Connor & Associates for the construction of a new reinforced concrete slipway 50m long x
    10m wide, and installation of a 22.8m long floating beach access at Fethard Harbour, Fethard,
    Co. Wexford. This CEMP has been prepared on behalf of Wexford County Council.

    The slipway and beach access together will encompass a site footprint / total area of 690m2
    (0.069ha). The entire project is anticipated to take four months to complete.

    This CEMP outlines construction practices and includes the Environmental Management
    measures which are to be implemented during the construction phase of the project to ensure
    that it is constructed in accordance with best practice, with minimum impact on the
    surrounding environment and in adherence with all environmental protection measures
    recommended in submissions received during the Foreshore Licence application process.

    Appended to this document is a schedule of environmental protection measures which has
    been developed specifically for the construction of the slipway and beach access at Fethard
    Harbour (Appendix 1).

    It should be noted that this CEMP is a live document that will be updated throughout the pre-
    construction and construction phase of the project. Upon agreement with Wexford County
    Council, this plan will be finalised and presented to the Project Contractors upon appointment.
    Any subsequent update to this CEMP will be by improvement only.

    1.1. Hook Head SAC
    The Hook peninsula is a long, narrow, low-lying headland which protrudes into the sea in a
    south-south-west direction on the eastern side of Waterford Harbour. The site includes
    approximately 15 km of coastline, most of which has cliffs above a bedrock or boulder beach
    shoreline. The cliffs are mostly low, usually not more than 10-20 m in height, though they
    reach up to 30 m at Baginbun. The geology of the area is of high interest, being an excellent
    example of the junction between Devonian Old Red Sandstone and overlying Carboniferous
    Limestone. Fossils are a feature of the limestone rock formations. A large area of the
    surrounding sea is included in the site. Under the surface of the water, the reef has a north-
    east/south-west orientation and is typically strewn with boulders, cobbles and patches of sand
    and gravel. It is exposed to prevailing wind and swells from the west. Tidal streams tend to
    be moderate but are strong in some areas.

    The site has an important example of low-lying south-eastern cliffs of both clay and rock.
    Quality good. It is of high geological importance and a noted fossil site. It is of particular
    importance for marine habitats. Infralittoral bedrock communities are species rich (81 and 84
    species in the upper infralittoral and 81 and 82 species in the lower infralittoral). Rare to scarce
    species include the sponge Stryphnus ponderosus; the hydroids Aglaophenia kirchenpaueri
    and Gymnangium montagui; the anemone Isozoanthus sulcatus; the nudibranch Crimora
    papillata; the ascidians Distomus variolosus and Stolonica socialis; and the red alga,
    Schizymenia dubyi. Of particular interest is Schizymenia dubyi since Irish populations of this
    species appear to be concentrated in the south-east of the country. Circalittoral reef
    communities have good examples of Axinellid sponge communities. Notable species present
    are: Axinella dissimilis, Aglaophenia kirchenpaueri, Gymnangium montagui, Alcyonium

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    glomeratum, Eunicella verrucosa and Crimora papillata. Sublittoral sediments populated by
    the burrowing sea cucumber Neopendactyla mixta are noteworthy because this type of
    community was only recorded seven times by the BioMar survey and the Amphiura securigera
    was only recorded at the Kenmare River in Co. Kerry and at Hook Head and the Saltee Islands
    in Co. Wexford. The site has breeding Falco peregrinus and Pyrrhocorax, and a small seabird
    colony (mostly Uria aalge).

    1.2. Bannow Bay SPA
    Bannow Bay is a large, very sheltered, estuarine system with a narrow outlet to the sea.
    Extensive areas of intertidal mud and sand flats are exposed at low tide, with an average
    width of about 2 km. A number of small to medium sized rivers flow into the site, the principal
    being the Owenduff and the Corock which enter at the top end of the estuary. The sediments
    have a rich macroinvertebrate fauna, with such species as Scrobicularia plana, Hediste
    diversicolor and Arenicola marina being frequent. Salt marshes are well developed in the
    sheltered areas of the site. The main land use within the site is shellfish farming. The site is
    surrounded by agricultural land of moderate to high intensity.

    Bannow Bay supports an excellent diversity of wintering waterfowl and is one of the most
    important sites in the south-east. Of particular note is an internationally important population
    of Branta bernicla hrota. It also supports nationally important numbers of a further 12 species,
    which includes 3.4% of the national total for Tadorna, 3.0% of the total for Limosa, 2.6% of
    the total for Limosa lapponica and 2.6% of the total for Anas acuta. The intertidal sand and
    mud flats provide excellent feeding for waterfowl species, while suitable roosts are provided
    by the salt marshes and other shoreline habitats. Habitats are generally of good quality. Part
    of site is a Wildfowl Sanctuary. The site has been well monitored since the 1970s.

    1.3. Bannow Bay SAC
    Bannow Bay SAC is a relatively large estuarine site on south-east coast of Ireland. This typical
    coastal estuary has large areas of mud and sand and restricted access to the sea. Small
    rivers and streams to the north and south-west flow into the bay. The southern end of the site
    supports a mosaic of sand dune types, sea cliffs of clay, and rock and extensive sandy
    beaches. The northern end supports freshwater habitats of marsh, wet woodland and non-
    tidal reedbed. The geology of the site is mainly Ordovician slate rocks with some Cambrian
    slate at the south-east.

    The site is important for presence of eleven habitats listed on Annex I of Habitats Directive.
    Halophilous scrub at the site is one of only two examples in the country. The legally protected
    Arthrocnemum perenne is also found here. The site includes an important SPA. Internationally
    important numbers of Branta bernicla hrota are found and nationally important numbers of
    Tadorna, Anas acuta, Calidris, Vanellus, Calidris alpina, Limosa islandica, L. lapponica,
    Tringa totanus, Plurialis apricaria Egretta garzetta, Alcedo atthis and Sterna albifrons are
    found and possibly breed in the site. A substantial heronry is located at south-west of site.

    1.4. Ballyteige Burrow SPA
    Ballyteige Burrow SPA is located on the south coast of Co. Wexford between the towns of
    Kilmore Quay and Cullenstown. The site is dominated by a long sand and shingle barrier (spit)
    which supports an impressive dune complex known as the Burrow. The site is important for

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    wintering waterbirds and provides excellent feeding grounds plus sheltered and secure high-
    tide roosts. The site supports non-breeding (wintering) Light-bellied Brent Goose and Black-
    tailed Godwit in numbers of international importance plus a further five waterbird species in
    numbers of all-Ireland importance.

    1.5. Keeragh Islands SPA
    The Keeragh Islands are two low-lying islets located just over 1 km offshore from the south
    Wexford coastline. This site is a Special Protection Area (SPA) under the E.U. Birds Directive,
    of special conservation interest for the following species: Cormorant. The islands have a
    nationally important breeding colony of Cormorant (200 pairs recorded in 2000), which is
    considered to be one of the largest in the country. The colony has been well-monitored since
    it was first recorded in 1968 and there has been a long-term ringing programme. Terns, mainly
    Arctic Tern, have bred in the past but not since the 1970s. Herring Gull, Great Black-backed
    Gull and Lesser Black-backed Gull have also bred but no population estimates for recent
    years are available. A small number of Shag (c.10 pairs) were present in 1970.

    1.6. Natura 2000 sites – Features of interests and conservation objectives.
    The EU Habitats Directive contains a list of habitats (Annex I) and species (Annex II) for which
    SACs must be established by Member States. Similarly, the EU Birds Directive contains lists
    of important bird species (Annex I) and other migratory bird species for which SPAs must be
    established. Those that are known to occur at a site are referred to as ‘qualifying interests’
    and are listed in the Natura 2000 forms which are lodged with the EU Commission by each
    Member State. A ‘qualifying interest’ is one of the factors (such as the species or habitat that
    is present) for which the site merits designation. The National Parks and Wildlife Service
    (NPWS) are responsible for the designation of SACs and SPAs in Ireland. A ‘qualifying
    interest’ is one of the factors (such as the species or habitat that is present) for which the site
    merits designation. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are responsible for the
    designation of SACs and SPAs in Ireland.

    The conservation objectives for the sites are detailed in the following publications:

    NPWS (2012) Conservation Objectives: Bannow Bay SAC 000697. Version 1.0. National
    Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

    NPWS (2011) Conservation Objectives: Hook Head SAC 000764. Version 1.0. National Parks
    and Wildlife Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

    NPWS (2012) Conservation Objectives: Bannow Bay SPA 004033. Version 1.0. National
    Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

    NPWS (2014) Conservation Objectives: Ballyteige Burrow SPA 004020. Version 1. National
    Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

    NPWS (2018) Conservation objectives for Keeragh Islands SPA [004118]. Generic Version
    6.0. Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

    The overall aim of the Habitats Directive is to maintain or restore the favourable conservation
    status of habitats and species of community interest. These habitats and species are listed in
    the Habitats and Birds Directives and Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection

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    Areas are designated to afford protection to the most vulnerable of them. These two
    designations are collectively known as the Natura 2000 network. European and national
    legislation places a collective obligation on Ireland and its citizens to maintain at favourable
    conservation status sites designated as Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection
    Areas. The Government and its agencies are responsible for the implementation and
    enforcement of regulations that will ensure the ecological integrity of these sites.

    The maintenance of habitats and species within Natura 2000 sites at favourable conservation
    condition will contribute to the overall maintenance of favourable conservation status of those
    habitats and species at a national level. Favourable conservation status of a habitat is
    achieved when its natural range, and area it covers within that range, is stable or increasing,
    and the ecological factors that are necessary for its long-term maintenance exist and are likely
    to continue to exist for the foreseeable future, and the conservation status of its typical species
    is favourable.

    The favourable conservation status of a species is achieved when population data on the
    species concerned indicate that it is maintaining itself, and the natural range of the species is
    neither being reduced or likely to be reduced for the foreseeable future, and there is, and will
    probably continue to be, a sufficiently large habitat to maintain its populations on a long-term
    basis. The species and/or habitats listed as qualifying interests for Bannow Bay SAC, Hook
    Head SAC and Bannow Bay SPA and specific conservation objectives are included in Table
    1 - 5.

    Table 1. Qualifying interests (QIs) for the Hook Head SAC

          Habitat          Habitat                                                          Conservation
          Code                                                                              objective
          1160             Large shallow inlets and bays                                    Maintain
          1170             Reefs                                                            Maintain
                           Vegetated sea cliffs of the Atlantic and Baltic                  Maintain
          1230             coasts
    Restore = Restore favourable conservation condition, Maintain = Restore favourable conservation condition

    Table 2: Special Conservation Interests (SCIs) for the Bannow Bay SPA

          Species           Species                             Scientific name                  Conservation
          code                                                                                   objective
          A046              Light‐bellied Brent                 Branta bernicla hrota            Maintain
                            Goose
          A048              Shelduck                            Tadorna tadorna                  Maintain
          A054              Pintail                             Anas acuta                       Maintain
          A130              Oystercatcher                       Haematopus                       Maintain
                                                                ostralegus
          A140              Golden Plover                       Pluvialis apricaria              Maintain
          A141              Grey Plover                         Pluvialis squatarola             Maintain
          A142              Lapwing                             Vanellus                         Maintain
          A143              Knot                                Calidris canutus                 Maintain
          A149              Dunlin                              Calidris alpina                  Maintain
          A156              Black‐tailed Godwit                 Limosa                           Maintain
          A157              Bar‐tailed Godwit                   Limosa lapponica                 Maintain

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          A160              Curlew                              Numenius arquata                  Maintain
          A162              Redshank                            Tringa totanus                    Maintain
          A999              Wetlands                                                              Maintain
    Restore = Restore favourable conservation condition, Maintain = Restore favourable conservation condition

    Table 3. Qualifying interests (QIs) for the Bannow Bay SAC

          Habitat           Habitat                                                          Conservation
          Code                                                                               objective
          1130              Estuaries                                                        Maintain
          1420              Mediterranean and thermo-Atlantic halophilous                    Restore
                            scrubs (Sarcocornetea fruticosi)
          1140              Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater                   Maintain
                            at low tide
          1210              Annual vegetation of drift lines                                 Maintain
          1310              Salicornia and other annuals colonizing mud                      Restore
                            and sand
          1330              Atlantic salt meadows (Glauco-Puccinellietalia                   Restore
                            maritimae)
          1410              Mediterranean salt meadows (Juncetalia                           Restore
                            maritimi)
          2110              Embryonic shifting dunes                                         Restore
          2130              *Fixed coastal dunes with herbaceous                             Restore
                            vegetation (grey dunes)
          1220              Perennial vegetation of stony banks                              Maintain
          2120              Shifting dunes along the shoreline with                          Restore
                            Ammophila arenaria (white dunes)
    Restore = Restore favourable conservation condition, Maintain = Restore favourable conservation condition, *
    Priority habitat under the Habitats Directive

    Table 4. Special Conservation Interests (SCIs) for the Ballyteige Burrow SPA

          Species           Species                             Scientific name                   Conservation
          code                                                                                    objective
          A046              Light‐bellied Brent                 Branta bernicla hrota             Maintain
                            Goose
          A048              Shelduck                            Tadorna tadorna                   Maintain
          A140              Golden Plover                       Pluvialis apricaria               Maintain
          A141              Grey Plover                         Pluvialis squatarola              Maintain
          A142              Lapwing                             Vanellus vanellus                 Maintain
          A156              Black‐tailed Godwit                 Limosa limosa                     Maintain
          A157              Bar‐tailed Godwit                   Limosa lapponica                  Maintain
          A999              Wetlands                                                              Maintain
    Restore = Restore favourable conservation condition, Maintain = Restore favourable conservation condition

    Table 5. Special Conservation Interests (SCIs) for the Keeragh Islands SPA

          Species           Species                             Scientific name                   Conservation
          code                                                                                    objective
          A017              Cormorant                           Phalacrocorax carbo               Maintain/Restore

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    1.7. CEMP Purpose and Objectives
    This CEMP is to provide the Client and the Main Project Contractor with a framework to ensure
    compliance by all parties with Environmental requirements.

    The CEMP achieves this by providing the environmental management requirements to be
    adhered to during the pre-commencement, construction and operational phases of the
    Fethard New Slipway and Beach access development. It describes the work practices,
    construction management procedures, management responsibilities, environmental
    protection measures and monitoring proposals that are required to be enforced in order to
    construct both elements of the project in an appropriate and environmentally diligent manner.
    All site personnel will be required to be familiar with the plan’s requirements as related to their
    role on site. There will be a requirement of the appointed contractor that details are updated
    with progress, including the roles and responsibilities of those appointed on the site for the
    construction of the project.

    It is intended that this document should be viewed as a live document, to be periodically
    reviewed and updated as the project progresses throughout the construction phase. The
    CEMP will be subject to continual review to address, for example:

            Any conditions stipulated in the Planning Permission or Foreshore Licence
            Any feedback from the Planning Authority, statutory or non-statutory organisations
            Reflection of best practice at the time of construction
            Incorporation of the findings of pre-construction site investigations & surveys, and
            Accommodation of the working practices of the appointed contractor

    This is the first version of the CEMP for the New Slipway and Beach access works. It includes
    measures required to satisfy the requirements of the planning and Foreshore Licence
    consents.

    Upon agreement with Wexford County Council, this plan will be finalised and issued as part
    of the tender process to prospective Contractors. Upon appointment, the Project Contractor
    will incorporate the plan and associated appendices into the development contract, and
    update accordingly as the project progresses.

    It should be noted that any updates or amendments to this CEMP can only reinforce or
    improve on measures contained herein.

    All of the information required for the CEMP will be highlighted in the specification for the Civil
    Engineering Works contract – it will constitute a work requirement. Upon appointment, the
    Contractor will be required to include further details and schedule of environmental protection
    measures. Publicly available information, guidance documents, Planning Permission and
    Foreshore Licence conditions determine the provisions of this CEMP. The following
    responses/reports/documents will be recognised and incorporated into the CEMP:

       Hook Head SAC site synopsis and generic conservation objectives by NPWS
       Bannow Bay SPA site synopsis and generic conservation objectives by NPWS
       Bannow Bay SAC site synopsis and generic conservation objectives by NPWS
       Ballyteige Burrow SPA site synopsis and generic conservation objectives by NPWS
       Keeragh Islands SPA site synopsis and generic conservation objectives by NPWS
       The Development Applications Unit response outlining potential impacts
       Natura Impact Statement, Fethard Harbour (Dixon.Brosnan, 2020)

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       Planning and Foreshore Consents

2. PROJECT OVERVIEW

    The proposed development is the construction of a new slipway and beach access in close
    proximity to each other at Fethard Harbour. Essentially, the slipway is envisaged to consist of
    a 50m long x 10m wide reinforced concrete structure with a new 300mm thick reinforced
    concrete deck slab (circa. 134m2), all on Clause 804 hardcore fill to the east side of the
    existing harbour wall. The new slipway will be edged by 1 – 1.5T rock armour on the beach
    side. A new 5m long wave reflective wall is also envisaged adjacent to the new reinforced
    concrete deck and will be incorporated into the existing harbour wall.

    The proposed beach access ramp is envisaged to consist of 22.8m long and 2m wide
    reinforced concrete structure on Clause 804 hardcore fill along with a pedestrian access steps
    5.4m long and 2m wide consisting of mass concrete.

    A reinforced concrete retaining wall structure is envisaged to be incorporated into the top of
    the access ramp, pedestrian access steps, slipway and concrete deck slab.

    The slipway and beach access together will encompass a site footprint / total area of 685m2
    (0.069ha) and the entire project is anticipated to take four months to complete. Vehicles which
    are envisaged to be used during the proposed development include excavators, barge,
    dumpers, concrete wagons, pile driver and cranes, and a team of approximately eight people
    will be on-site for the duration of the works. No dredging will be undertaken and waste
    production is anticipated to be at a minimum. Waste management will incorporate the
    engaging of an authorised waste collection permit holder, for removal of any inert waste
    produced; however, recycling of inert waste is a policy of Wexford County Council. This
    proposed development will be undertaken by contractors who will cooperate in full with the
    requirements of Wexford County Council.

3. CONSTRUCTION WORKS

    It is important to note the works will be undertaken in full cognisance of the submissions from
    the DAU and IFI, and in line with measures to comply insofar as possible with the conservation
    objectives of the following

            Hook Head Special Area of Conservation SAC 000764
            Bannow Bay Special Protection Area SPA 004033.
            Bannow Bay Special Area of Conservation SAC 000697
            Ballyteige Burrow Special Protection Area SPA 004020
            Keeragh Islands Special Protection Area SPA 004118

    A work plan will be prepared by Wexford County Council. Following a formal tender
    procurement process, an experienced main contractor will be appointed and will review the
    plan and revise where necessary to ensure that it complies with any requirements of the
    Project Manager, Environmental Manager and Construction Manager on site.

    The appointed contractor will furnish more detailed information on construction methodologies
    once appointed. This will include method statements for all work activities, risk assessments,
    etc. These method statements will be incorporated into a revised CEMP and submitted to
    Wexford County Council/ prior to construction.

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    It is anticipated that the main construction works will take approximately 4 months from
    starting on site, subject to Environmental Controls being implemented.

    The construction works should be developed in combination with the Plans for Managing
    Impacts of Construction Activities as described in Section 5 (Environmental Commitments).

    3.1. Spoil Management
    During the construction phase, the permanent works design for construction will require the
    re-use of some excavated material. The excavated material will be stored in dedicated
    deposition areas. No spoil deposition will be allowed on intertidal areas. These deposition
    areas will be located away from the intertidal zone insofar as possible. Any habitats used to
    store spoil will be reinstated to original condition following spoil removal.

    3.2. Traffic Management
    The appointed contractors for the advance works will develop a traffic management plan in
    agreement with Wexford County Council. Access to the works areas will be via the existing
    roadway.

    3.3. Schedule of Construction Works / Construction Schedule
    The schedule of construction works for the main construction phase is outlined below. This is
    a general arrangement for the development of the project. The appointed contractor is likely
    to follow a similar schedule and will have a more detailed project schedule for the purpose of
    delivering the project on time and within budget.

    3.4. Working Hours
    Since both components of the project are within intertidal areas, the timing of construction in
    intertidal areas will be based on the tidal regime. Intertidal works will be centred around times
    of low tide. The appointed contractor will require a tide timetable so that works can be
    scheduled to coincide with low tide. There are tide timetables available online e.g.
    http://www.ukho.gov.uk/easytide/EasyTide/index.aspx gives tide times for Fethard on Sea. All
    works will need to be undertaken during daylight hours.

    3.5. Construction Personnel
    It is anticipated that between 5-10 operatives will be employed full-time on site during the
    construction period.

    Further details as to the management organisational structure, duties and responsibilities are
    provided in Section 4 of this CEMP.

    3.6. Method Statements
    Method statements are used to translate the project requirements into planned systems of
    work instructions to the site staff and operatives. They are prepared for activities identified in
    the specification and risk assessments and are issued to all personnel responsible for and
    involved with the activity concerned.

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    They define the proposed method of working for an element or section of work taking into
    account the particular requirements of the project including site conditions, safety hazards,
    the contract drawings, specification or code of practice. They define the proposed use of plant,
    labour and materials, any hold points or permits and may be supplemented by drawings,
    sketches and produce data as necessary.

    The principle aim of a method statement is to ensure that:

        •   resources are available prior to start tasks are thought out in advance and
        •   safe working methods are defined, and workers involved are aware of the risks
            associated with the task

    Prior to the commencement of any activities deemed to involve a significant risk or identified
    at pre-commencement meetings, the contractor will develop a written method statement.

    These method statements will:
      • cover key activities identified through the programme, and be job-specific
      • identify responsible personnel
      • identify the required control measures and arrangements and
      • be in accordance with the safety standards including the specific risks outlined in the
          Preliminary Health & Safety Plan.

    Details of these method statements should be used in safety awareness talks / toolbox talks
    prior to the work commencing. Environmental and security issues will also be considered
    where appropriate.

    During the course of construction, amendments and alterations could be required to a method
    statement for the following reasons (and records of same will be maintained on file, i.e., in the
    Method Statement Register):

        •   during construction, the contractor could have improved the methods employed to carry
            out the task
        •   a new approach, differing significantly from the original proposal could be used and
        •   revised information is received from the employer.

    The Contractor method statements will adopt a standard format that will be used for all
    statements produced.

     A register of Method Statements generated throughout the project will be maintained on file
    and stored centrally in the Quality Management office.

    Detailed method statements will be prepared by the Contractor appointed to the works, prior
    to the commencement of construction.

4. CONSTRUCTION & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
   ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    4.1. On Site Organisational Structure and Responsibility

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    An example of an Organisational Structure for the Contractor’s Project Team is included
    below. This structure will be defined by the Contractor and will include the names of the
    assigned personnel with the appropriate responsibility and reporting structure reflected.

    The appointed Contractor will be required to finalise the Organisational Structure for the
    project to oversee this CEMP and to outline the specific responsibilities for the roles required.

                                       Project Manager

   H&S (PSDP, PSCS)                 Construction Manager             Environmental Manager

                                                                              Project Ecologist

 Environmental Manager             Environmental Manager                    Project Archaeologist

    4.2. Duties and Responsibilities
    The general role of key people on site implementing the CEMP will be:

        •     The Project Manager - liaises with the Project Team in assigning duties and
              responsibilities in relation to the CEMP to individual members of the main contractor’s
              project team.
        •     The Construction Manager - liaises with the Environmental Manager when preparing
              site works where there is a risk of environmental damage and manages the
              construction personnel and general works.
        •     The Design Engineer - undertakes and certifies the Design and supervises the
              standard of works, including geotechnical aspects (Geotechnical engineer may need
              to be consulted). The Environmental Clerk of Works - ensures that the CEMP is
              developed, implemented and maintained.
        •     The Environmental Clerk of Works tasks at the Fethard Harbour Slipway and Beach
              Access construction site are described below at section 4.3.4.

    Other roles may be outlined as follows:

        •     Health and Safety (PSDP and PSCS) and
        •     Project Ecologist (as required by the Environmental Manager)

    The roles and responsibilities outlined below are indicative and will be updated on the
    appointment of the main contractor (Contractor). Details of the personnel and their
    responsibilities must be added to the CEMP.

    4.3. Personnel

     4.3.1.       Project Manager
        A Project Manager is to be appointed on behalf of the main Contractor to manage and
        oversee the works. The Project Manager is responsible for:

            •     Implementing of the Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)

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            •     Implementing the Health and Safety Plan
            •     Management of the construction project
            •     Liaison with the client/developer
            •     Liaison with the Project Team
            •     Assigning duties and responsibilities in relation to the CEMP
            •     Production of construction schedule
            •     Materials procurement and
            •     Maintaining a site project diary

     4.3.2.       Construction Manager
        The Construction Manager manages all the works to construct the Fethard Harbour
        Slipway and Beach access, on behalf of the main contractor. The Construction Manager
        reports to the Project Manager. In relation to the CEMP, the Construction Manager is
        responsible for:

     4.3.3.       Site-Specific Method Statements
        •     Liaising with the Environmental Manager in preparing site-specific Method Statements
              for all Works activities where there is a risk of environmental damage, by incorporating
              relevant Environmental Control Measures and referring to relevant Environmental
              Control Measure Sheets
        •     Liaising with the Environmental Manager in reviewing and updating site-specific
              Method Statements for all Works activities where Environmental Control Measure and
              Environmental Control Sheets have been altered and
        •     Liaising with the Environmental Manager where third party agreement is required in
              relation to site-specific Method Statements, Environmental Control Measures and/or
              Environmental Control Measure Sheets

     4.3.4.       General
        •     Being aware of all Environmental Commitments and Requirements
        •     Ensuring that all relevant information on project programming, timing, construction
              methodology, etc., is communicated from the Project Manager, to the Environmental
              Manager in a timely and efficient manner in order to allow pre-emptive actions relating
              to the environment to be taken where required
        •     Programming and planning of excavation works and communicating this schedule to
              the Environmental Manager
        •     Ensuring that adequate resources are provided to design and install any environmental
              interventions
        •     Liaising with the Design Engineer and providing information on environmental
              management to the Design Engineer during the course of the construction phase
        •     Liaising with the Project Team in assigning duties and responsibilities in relation to the
              CEMP to individual members of the main contractor’s project staff and
        •     Ensuring that the Environmental Manager performs regular and frequent
              environmental site inspections.

     4.3.5.       Design Engineer
        The Design Engineer is appointed by the Contractor for the works.

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        The Design Engineer reports to the Project Manager and is responsible for:

        Design of the Works
           • Review and approval of relevant elements of the method statements – assist the
               Construction Manager with the overall review
           • Participating in Third Party Consultations and
           • Liaising with Third Parties through the Environmental Manager

     4.3.6.       Environmental Clerk of Works
   GENERAL

        •     Being familiar with the contents, environmental commitments and requirements;
        •     Being familiar with baseline data gathered pre-construction
        •     Assisting the Construction Manager in liaising with the Design Engineer and the
              provision of the information on environmental management to the Design Engineer
              during the course of the construction phase
        •     Liaising with the Project Team in assigning duties and responsibilities in relation to the
              CEMP to individual members of the main contractor’s project staff
        •     Implementing the environmental procedures of the CEMP
        •     Liaising with the Construction Manager to ensure that the control measures set out in
              the Schedule of Environmental Protection Measures are implemented
        •     Liaising with the client/developer in relation to environmental issues and
        •     Auditing the construction works from an environmental viewpoint

   SITE-SPECIFIC METHOD STATEMENTS

        •     Liaising with the Construction Manager in preparing site-specific Method Statements
              for all Works activities where there is a risk of environmental damage. These site-
              specific Method statements should incorporate relevant Environmental Control
              Measures and take account of relevant Environmental Control Measure Sheets
        •     Liaising with the Construction Manager in reviewing and updating site-specific Method
              Statements for all Works activities where Environmental Control Measure and
              Environmental Control Sheets have been altered and
        •     Liaising with the Construction Manager where third party agreement is required in
              relation to site-specific Method Statements, Environmental Control Measures and/or
              Environmental Control Measure Sheets

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   THIRD PARTY CONSULTATIONS

        •   Overseeing, ensuring coordination and playing a lead role in third party consultations
            required statutorily, contractually and in order to fulfil best practice requirements
        •   Ensuring that the minutes of meetings, action lists, formal communications, etc., are
            well documented and that the consultation certificates are issued to the Design
            Engineer as required;
        •   Liaising with all prescribed bodies during site visits, inspections and consultations
        •   Where new Environmental Control Measures are agreed as a result of third party
            consultation, ensuring that the CEMP is amended accordingly
        •   Where new Environmental Control Measures are agreed as a result of third party
            consultation, the Environmental Manager should liaise with the Construction Manager
            in updating relevant site-specific Method Statements and
        •   Where required, liaising with the Construction Manager in agreeing site-specific
            Method Statements with third parties

   LICENSING

        •   Ensuring that all relevant works have (and are being carried out in accordance with)
            the required permits, licences, notifiable actions, certificates, planning permissions,
            etc.
        •   Bringing to the attention of the Project, Design and Construction Team any timing and
            legal constraints that may be imposed on the carrying out of certain tasks.

   WASTE MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION

        •   Holding copies of all permits and licences provided by waste contractors
        •   Ensuring that any operations or activities that require certificates of registration, waste
            collection permits, waste permits, waste licences, etc. have appropriate authorisation
            and
        •   Gathering and holding documentation with the respect to waste disposal

   LEGISLATION

        •   Keeping up to date with changes in environmental legislation that may affect
            environmental management during the construction phase
        •   Advising the Construction Manager of these changes and

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        •     Reviewing and amending the CEMP in light of these changes and bringing the
              changes to the attention of the main contractor’s senior management and
              subcontractors

   ENVIRONMENTAL INDUCTION TRAINING AND ENVIRONMENTAL TOOL BOX TALKS

        •     Ensuring that Environmental Induction Training is carried out for all the main
              contractor’s site personnel. The induction training may be carried out in conjunction
              with Safety Induction Training and
        •     Providing toolbox talks on Environmental Control Measures associated with Site-
              specific Method Statements to those who will undertake the work

   ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS/SPILLAGES

        •     Prepare and be in readiness to implement at all times an Emergency Response Plan
        •     Notifying the relevant statutory authority of environmental incidents and
        •     Carrying out an investigation and producing a report regarding environmental
              incidents.
        •     The report of the incident and details of remedial actions taken should be made
              available to the relevant authority, the Design Engineer and the Construction Manager.

   SITE ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS

        •     Carrying out regular documented inspections of the site to ensure that work is being
              carried out in accordance with the Environmental Control Measures and relevant site-
              specific Method Statements, etc.
        •     Carrying out a daily inspection of the bunded areas and silt pond
        •     Appending copies of the inspection reports to the CEMP and
        •     Liaising with the Construction Manager to organise any repairs or maintenance
              required following the daily inspection of the site.

     4.3.7.       Other Roles
   MARINE MAMMAL OBSERVER

   The services of a Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) will be required as there is a noise
   component associated with piling at the beach access location. The MMO will be responsible
   for spotting and identifying marine mammals by visual surveys. The MMO will work in
   conjunction with the Ecological Clerk of Works while piling is underway:

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        •     Health and Safety Personnel
        •     The Health and Safety personnel for the construction project is appointed by the
              Contractor in line with the Construction Regulations:
        •     Carrying out duty of Project Supervisor Construction Stage
        •     Responsible for safety induction of all staff and personnel on site
        •     Implementing the Health and Safety Plan
        •     Auditing and updating the Health & Safety Plan and
        •     All other required legal duties

   ALL SITE PERSONNEL – TO BE UPDATED UPON APPOINTMENT OF CONTRACTOR

    The site personnel appointed by the Contractor are responsible for:
           • Adhering to the relevant Environmental Control Measures and relevant site-
                  specific Method Statements
              •   Adhering to the Health and Safety Plan and
              •   Reporting immediately to the Environmental Manager and Construction Manager
                  any incidents where there has been a breach of agreed procedures including:
                  o   a spillage of a potentially environmentally harmful substance and
                  o   an unauthorised discharge to ground, water or air, damage to a protected
                      habitat, etc.

    4.4. Contacts

     4.4.1.       Main Contractor Contacts
      Organisation:                         Position:    Name:         Phone:          Email:
      Project Manager
      Construction Manager*
      Environmental Manager*
      Safety (PSCS)*
      Safety Officers*
      Site Emergency Number*
    *24 hour contact details required

     4.4.2.       Employer Contacts
      Organisation:                         Position:    Name:         Phone:          Email:
      Employers Ecologist
      Employers Clerk of Works
      Employers Archaeologist
      Safety (PSDP)
      Employers Public Liaison Officer

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     4.4.3.       Third Party Contacts
      Organisation:       Position:          Name:         Phone:         Email Address:
      Inland Fisheries    Pollution          Inland        1890           info@fisheriesireland.ie
      Ireland             Incident Line      Fisheries     34 74 24
                                             Ireland

      National Parks       District                        (076)
      and Wildlife         Conservation                    1002669
      Service              Officer

      Environmental        Environmental     EPA           (053)
      Protection           Queries                         9160600
      Agency               Officer

      Local authority      Heritage
                           Officer
      Emergency                                            112 or 999
      Services

5. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS

    This section provides environmental requirements (protection measures) for the new slipway
    and beach access at Fethard Harbour. A number of potential environmental impacts arising
    from the current project were identified in the DAU submission on the Foreshore Licence
    application. Environmental hazard issues and protection measures were specified by IFI in
    their submission and have been included in the schedule of environmental commitments.
    These commitments are summarised in a Schedule of Environmental Protection Measures
    which is presented in Appendix A. The Appointed Project Manager/ Contractor and/or
    Environmental Manager will be required to update the Schedule of Environmental Protection
    Measures if any modifications or additional requirements arise.

    A site compound will be required for safe storage of potentially polluting materials and
    substances. The site compound will be surrounded by a palisade fence and locked when
    there are no site personnel present. The site compound will be used to house other materials
    used during construction and to house construction waste before disposal. The location of the
    site compound will be chosen such that it is not adjacent to the shore. It should be at least
    10m from the following:
         Hook Head Special Area of Conservation SAC 000764
         Bannow Bay Special Protection Area SPA 004033.
         Bannow Bay SAC 000697
         Ballyteige Burrow SPA 004020
         Keeragh Islands SPA 004118 and
         the high-water mark.
    The location of the site compound will be agreed with the environmental clerk of works. The
    primary personnel in ensuring environmental due diligence will be the Environmental Clerk of
    Works and the Project Manager in conjunction with a Marine Mammal Observer.

    5.1. Sediment and Erosion Controls

    Purpose

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    To describe measures for the management of all surface water and run-off on the site, for the
    protection of intertidal areas and in particular, sediment and erosion control.

        •   Construction should not permit direct pumping of soiled waters to the foreshore from
            such as flooded excavation holes or pits. Release of suspended solids to all waters will
            be controlled by interception (settling lagoon/silt trap) and management of site run-off.
            This will likely involve pumping
        •   The works area may require dewatering if concrete works are required in the intertidal
            environment. A detailed method statement for this element of the works is required in
            this instance. Where water removal from excavations is required, suspended solids
            laden waters will be passed through a settlement pond or specifically designed
            apparatus (e.g. silt buster) where suspended solids will be allowed to settle prior to
            release to the marine environment
        •   The size of the settlement pond or other mechanism will be of adequate size to retain
            volumes of any waters required to be expelled from the works areas. The location and
            specification of the settlement lagoon will at a location insofar as possible from the
            intertidal area and needs to be agreed with IFI
        •   Careful planning of excavations will be required in the intertidal zone to limit erosion of
            intertidal substrates – this may require protection of excavated areas from
            incoming/receding tides
        •   Weather forecasts will be monitored during the construction phase so that construction
            involving excavations can be avoided prior to and during periods of heavy rainfall. The
            24 hours advance meteorological forecasting service from Met Éireann will be used
            and Excavated material will be stored in bunded areas within the site for later removal
            or removed immediately from the site. Increased runoff entering the lake shore or
            outflow stream must be attenuated to minimise the sediment load entering freshwater
            habitats

    Responsibility
      • The Environmental Manager is responsible for ensuring that appropriate water quality
         reduction prevention measures are put in place and that water sampling is carried out.
         Where standards are breached and remedial action is taken, an investigation must be
         carried out in conjunction with the Construction Manager, and further samples must be
         taken to verify that the situation has returned to normal.

    5.2. Excavated Materials and Spoil Management
    Purpose
    To describe measures for the management of all excavations and excavated soil and rock on
    the site

    Excavated Materials and Spoil Management
      • To avoid unnecessary excavation of soil, the areas to be excavated will be clearly
         marked prior to excavations taking place
      • To avoid unnecessary excavation of rock, the areas to be excavated will be clearly
         marked prior to excavations taking place
      • excavated material will be stored in bunded areas within the site for later removal or
         removed immediately from the site and
      • The timing of excavations will be such that they are carried out as required, not weeks
         in advance.

    Responsibility

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        •   All site excavations and all construction works will be supervised by the Construction
            Manager and inspected by the Design Engineer
        •   The Design Engineer will monitor ground stability within the site throughout the
            construction phase
        •   The Project Manager will oversee the phasing of the excavation and machinery
            movement across the site
        •   Construction personnel will be informed of the measures to prevent pollution of
            transitional waters
        •   The Design Engineer and Sub-contractors will have responsibilities as appropriate and
        •   All responsibilities will be finalised by the Appointed Contractor.

    5.3. Control of Fuel and Oils
    Purpose
    To describe measures for the management of all fuel and oils on site for the protection of
    intertidal waters from any spills and for the protection of water quality at Fethard Harbour.

    Refuelling
      • Construction machinery and vehicles will only be refuelled in designated refuelling
          areas distant from the shoreline using a prescribed re-fuelling procedure to prevent
          hydrocarbons getting to the shore
      • These designated areas will be checked daily by the Environmental Manager for the
          presence of oil/fuel spills
      • Refuelling will be carried out using 110% capacity double bunded mobile bowsers. The
          refuelling bowser will be operated by trained personnel. The bowser will have spill
          containment equipment which the operators will be fully trained in using
      • To reduce the potential for fuel spillages, only designated trained operators will be
          authorised to refuel vehicles and machinery and
      • To reduce the potential for oil leaks, only vehicles and machinery will be allowed onto
          the site that are mechanically sound. All machinery will be maintained in good working
          order, free from leakage of fuel or hydraulic fluid. An up to date service record will be
          required from the main contractor.

    Oil storage
       • Leakages of oil or fuel from oil or fuel stores at the site compound will be avoided by
           storing these oils and fuels in bunded tanks
       • The scale of potential impacts on water quality will be reduced by only storing the
           required volume of oils for the works taking place at the time
       • Access to oil stores will be controlled by only storing oils within a secure steel container
           located in the site compound.
       • Collision with oil stores will be prevented by storing oils within a steel container in a
           designated area of the site compound away from vehicle movements
       • Leakages of oil from oil stores will be prevented by storing these oils in secure bunded
           areas which have a capacity of 110% of the total volume of the stored oil. Ancillary
           equipment such as hoses and pipes will be contained within the bunded storage
           container. Taps, nozzles or valves will be fitted with a lock system  Major leakages
           will be prevented through monitoring oil storage tanks/drums for leaks and signs of
           damage. This will be carried out by the Environmental Manager and
       • Long term storage of waste oils will not be allowed on site. These waste oils will be
           collected in leak-proof containers and removed from the site for disposal or re-cycling
           by an approved service provider.

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    Oil Leakages
       • To minimise the potential for water quality impacts, the bunded refuelling areas will be
          used for overnight parking of excavators and dump trucks
       • Potential leaks from delivery vehicles will be reduced by visually inspecting all delivery
          vehicles for major leaks. Contractors supplying concrete and crushed stone to the site
          will be contractually required to supply their products using roadworthy vehicles
       • Potential leaks from any other plant used will be mitigated by contractually requiring
          the suppler to supply plant that are in good working order, up to date in servicing and
          free of leaks Should there be an oil leak or spill, the leak or spill will be contained
          immediately using oil spill kits; preferential pathways will be blocked with an oil
          absorbent boom until the fuel/oil spill has been cleaned up and all oil and any
          contaminated material removed from the area. This contaminated material will be
          properly disposed of in a licensed facility
       • The Environmental Manager will be immediately informed of the oil leak/spill, and will
          assess the cause and the management of the clean-up of the leak or spill. They will
          inspect nearby drains for the presence of oil, and initiate the clean-up if necessary
       • Immediate action will be facilitated by easy access to oil spill kits. An oil spill kit that
          includes absorbing pads and socks will be kept at the site compound and also in all
          site vehicles and machinery
       • Correct action in the event of a leak or spill will be facilitated by training all
          vehicle/machinery operators in the use of the spill kits and the correct containment and
          cleaning up of oil spills or leaks. This training will be provided by the Environmental
          Manager at site induction and
       • In the event of a major oil spill, a company who provide a rapid response emergency
          service for major fuel spills will be immediately called for assistance, their contact
          details will be kept in the site office and in the spill kits kept in site vehicles and
          machinery.

    IFI Request
    In order to ensure that hydrocarbons do not enter waters during the operational phase, IFI
    requested that run off from any proposed car park area must be discharged through an
    appropriate oil interceptor. Any interceptor installed in hard surface drainage areas, and
    maintenance of same will be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

    5.4. Control of Concrete
    Purpose
    To describe measures for the management of cementitious material on site for the protection
    of transitional waters from any spillages - cement and concrete are toxic to fish.

    General
      • Measures must be taken during all aspects of construction to ensure that no cement
         or concrete is allowed to enter intertidal waters
      • The use of concrete with a suitable drying time or appropriate protection of working
         areas must be used where tidal sequences result in any risk of tidal contact with newly-
         concreted areas
      • Concrete pouring should only be done in fully-isolated shuttered locations
      • Pouring should be undertaken in suitable tidal conditions - the contractor will need to
         be aware of and vigilant of tidal and lunar cycles
      • If concrete is to be made up onsite, then a bunded area at a distance from the sea
         should be used for this process to minimise to the greatest extent any risk of concrete
         or concrete product contamination of water

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