Materials Monitoring Potential Time Activity Aspect Mitigation Measure (Objective and Target) Impact Indicator Schedule Objective(s) To ensure that whilst material is transported, it cannot be of negative influence to the surrounding environment. Target: The contractor should note that existing roads are sufficient to Mufflers and facilitate access to the alignment of the distribution line but the silencers fitted following should be adhered to: to construction vehicles and Access to privately owned land will be arranged with the various equipment. landowners along the alignment by the contractor; Traffic Adequate and appropriate traffic warning signage must be erected congestion. where applicable, along transport routes and access roads; Covering of 6.1 Contract Throughout material during The Contractor shall take preventative measures e;g. screening, and Prior to construction Material Dust during transportation. Contractor muffling, timing, pre-notification of affected parties to minimise construction ECO period or as transport transportation. and CECO complaints regarding noise and vibration nuisance from sources; in start. required by of the ECO. material Emergency P&G’s Fine materials (such as sand) must be covered during Excessive reaction plan transportation; noise. (for Appropriate response plans must be prepared by Contractors to ensure the fastest possible reaction to spills or accidents; must always Deliveries must be scheduled for off-peak hour traffic times; be readily available on All trucks and vehicles removing spoil from the site must have load site. areas and must be covered by a tarpaulin (plastic/synthetic sheets (covers) to prevent rocks and spoil falling onto the road surfaces; Vehicle speeds on site should not exceed 30 km/hr; All drivers and operators are to have licences for driving and moving of plant on site; and All road vehicles to be road worthy. For the Contamination Objective(s): Storage of 6.2 duration of of soil by hazardous To ensure adequate protection of soil and soil remediation measures in Contract the hazardous Storage Hazardous materials in case of spills. and construction material. of Material sealed and Contractor ECO period storage lockable and CECO. period in dependent areas Target: containers. Inadequate P&G’s on the Hazardous materials such as paint, cement, fuels, bitunmen, No evidence Material remediation – presence of of spills on fuel, oil, herbicides, battery acid or detergents must be stored in measures for – hazardous
Materials Activity Aspect Potential Impact Mitigation Measure (Objective and Target) Indicator Time Schedule Monitoring 6.1 of material Material transport Traffic congestion. Dust during transportation. Excessive noise. Objective(s) To ensure that whilst material is transported, it cannot be of negative influence to the surrounding environment. Target: The contractor should note that existing roads are sufficient to facilitate access to the alignment of the distribution line but the following should be adhered to: Access to privately owned land will be arranged with the various landowners along the alignment by the contractor; Adequate and appropriate traffic warning signage must be erected where applicable, along transport routes and access roads; The Contractor shall take preventative measures e;g. screening, muffling, timing, pre-notification of affected parties to minimise complaints regarding noise and vibration nuisance from sources; Fine materials (such as sand) must be covered during transportation; Appropriate response plans must be prepared by Contractors to ensure the fastest possible reaction to spills or accidents; Deliveries must be scheduled for off-peak hour traffic times; All trucks and vehicles removing spoil from the site must have load areas and must be covered by a tarpaulin (plastic/synthetic sheets (covers) to prevent rocks and spoil falling onto the road surfaces; Vehicle speeds on site should not exceed 30 km/hr; All drivers and operators are to have licences for driving and moving of plant on site; and All road vehicles to be road worthy. Mufflers and silencers fitted to construction vehicles and equipment. Covering of material during transportation. Emergency reaction plan (for must always be readily available on site. Contractor and CECO Contract and in P&G’s Prior to construction start. ECO Throughout construction period or as required by the ECO. 6.2 Storage of Material Hazardous Material storage areas Contamination of soil by hazardous material. Inadequate remediation measures for Objective(s): To ensure adequate protection of soil and soil remediation measures in case of spills. Target: Hazardous materials – such as paint, cement, fuels, bitunmen, fuel, oil, herbicides, battery acid or detergents – must be stored in Storage of hazardous materials in sealed and lockable containers. No evidence of spills on Contractor and CECO. Contract and in P&G’s period ECO For the duration of the construction period dependent on the presence of hazardous
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