development is deemed to be low due to the minimal scale of the proposed works, the urban land buffer between the site from Dublin Bay (i.e. c. 110m) as well as the nature, scale and temporary duration (i.e. eight months) of the proposed works. No impacts are predicted during the operational phase of the proposed development, as neither foul effluent nor surface water runoff will be generated. Conclusion for potential in-combination effects from surface waters during construction phase It is our professional opinion that there will be no likelihood of significant effects on any European sites during the construction or operation of the proposed development, in combination with other plans or projects. This judgement was reached on the basis that: The coastal waters in Dublin Bay are classed as by the EPA; ‘Unpolluted’ It is an objective of all development plans within the catchment of Ringsend WWTW to include Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems for all new developments; Irish Water has recently advertised for provision of a biological secondary treatment process that will result in the expansion of “the the existing Ringsend WWTW by a Population Equivalent of 400,000”. In the unlikely of a pollution event occurring during construction, this would not be of such a magnitude that it would have a significant adverse effect on water quality in Dublin Bay. European sites within 1km, 5km and 15km of the proposed development site are shown in Figure 1 overleaf. Table 2 Analysis of European sites within 15km. Site name and code Distance from Reasons for designation (*= Priority Habitat) Relevant source-pathway-receptor between Proposed proposed development and European site? Development No sites are to the Proposed Development. “Relevant” (approximate) (European sites are where a relevant “Relevant” link exists). Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) South Dublin Bay Located c. Conservation Objectives Version 1.0 (22/08/13) Whilst there is a potential linkage between the SAC (000210) 1.6km proposed development and the European site, no Annex I Habitats: northwest of significant effects are predicted. Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide [1140] the proposed 1. Surface waters generated during construction and operation could carry silt, oils, or other chemicals
development is deemed to be low due to the minimal scale of the proposed works, the urban land buffer between the site from Dublin Bay (i.e. c. 110m) as well as the nature, scale and temporary duration (i.e. eight months) of the proposed works. No impacts are predicted during the operational phase of the proposed development, as neither foul effluent nor surface water runoff will be generated. Conclusion for potential in-combination effects from surface waters during construction phase It is our professional opinion that there will be no likelihood of significant effects on any European sites during the construction or operation of the proposed development, in combination with other plans or projects. This judgement was reached on the basis that: The coastal waters in Dublin Bay are classed as ‘Unpolluted’ by the EPA; It is an objective of all development plans within the catchment of Ringsend WWTW to include Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems for all new developments; Irish Water has recently advertised for “the provision of a biological secondary treatment process that will result in the expansion of the existing Ringsend WWTW by a Population Equivalent of 400,000”. In the unlikely of a pollution event occurring during construction, this would not be of such a magnitude that it would have a significant adverse effect on water quality in Dublin Bay. European sites within 1km, 5km and 15km of the proposed development site are shown in Figure 1 overleaf. Table 2 Analysis of European sites within 15km. Site name and code Distance from Proposed Development (approximate) Reasons for designation (*= Priority Habitat) Relevant source-pathway-receptor between proposed development and European site? No sites are “Relevant” to the Proposed Development. (European sites are “Relevant” where a relevant link exists). Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) South Dublin Bay SAC (000210) Located c. 1.6km northwest of the proposed Conservation Objectives Version 1.0 (22/08/13) Annex I Habitats: Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide [1140] Whilst there is a potential linkage between the proposed development and the European site, no significant effects are predicted. 1. Surface waters generated during construction and operation could carry silt, oils, or other chemicals
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