adjacent land users. (1) (3) = High Table 10: Impact Significance Rating for Alternative 1 for the Construction and Operational phase Potential Impacts Significance rating of impacts Mitigation Significance rating of before mitigation impacts after mitigation CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1. ISSUE: AIR QUALITY 1.1 Dust/Air pollution - The Very Low Very Low Dust generation should be kept to a minimum. generation of fugitive dust Dust must be suppressed on construction associated with construction areas during dry periods by the regular activities & earthworks. application of water or a biodegradable soil stabilisation agent. Speed limits must be implemented in all areas, including public roads and private property to limit the levels of dust pollution. It is recommended that the clearing of vegetation from the site should be selective and done just before construction so as to minimise erosion and dust. Excavating, handling or transporting erodible materials in high wind or when dust plumes are visible shall be avoided. All materials transported to site must be transported in such a manner that they do not fly or fall off the vehicle. This may necessitate covering or wetting friable materials. No burning of refuse or vegetation is permitted. 2. ISSUE: VISUAL IMPACTS 2.1 Visual Impacts due to Very Low Very Low Site development to be limited to footprint clearance of site cut and fill. area. 3. ISSUE: GEOLOGY AND SOILS 3.1 Disturbance of surface Very Low Very Low Strip topsoil prior to any construction activities. geology for development Reuse topsoil to rehabilitate disturbed areas. foundations Topsoil must be kept separate from overburden and must not be used for building purposes or maintenance or access roads.
adjacent land users. (1) (3) = High Table 10: Impact Significance Rating for Alternative 1 for the Construction and Operational phase Potential Impacts Significance rating of impacts before mitigation Mitigation Significance rating of impacts after mitigation CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1. ISSUE: AIR QUALITY 1.1 Dust/Air pollution - The generation of fugitive dust associated with construction activities & earthworks. Very Low Dust generation should be kept to a minimum. Dust must be suppressed on construction areas during dry periods by the regular application of water or a biodegradable soil stabilisation agent. Speed limits must be implemented in all areas, including public roads and private property to limit the levels of dust pollution. It is recommended that the clearing of vegetation from the site should be selective and done just before construction so as to minimise erosion and dust. Excavating, handling or transporting erodible materials in high wind or when dust plumes are visible shall be avoided. All materials transported to site must be transported in such a manner that they do not fly or fall off the vehicle. This may necessitate covering or wetting friable materials. No burning of refuse or vegetation is permitted. Very Low 2. ISSUE: VISUAL IMPACTS 2.1 Visual Impacts due to clearance of site cut and fill. Very Low Site development to be limited to footprint area. Very Low 3. ISSUE: GEOLOGY AND SOILS 3.1 Disturbance of surface geology for development foundations Very Low Strip topsoil prior to any construction activities. Reuse topsoil to rehabilitate disturbed areas. Topsoil must be kept separate from overburden and must not be used for building purposes or maintenance or access roads. Very Low