CONSTRUCTION

ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR A
PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
AT
FORMER CHADWICK’S
SITE, GREENHILLS ROAD,
WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN
12

Report Prepared For

Steeplefield Limited

Report Prepared By

David Doran
Environmental Consultant

Our Reference

DD/21/12239WMR03

Date of Issue

22 March 2022
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Document History

Document Reference Original Issue Date

DD/21/12239WMR03 22 March 2022
Revision Level Revision Date Description Sections Affected

Record of Approval

Details Written by Approved by

Signature

Name David Doran Chonaill Bradley

Title Environmental Consultant Senior Environmental Consultant
Date 22 March 2022 22 March 2022

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CONTENTS Page

1.0 INTRODUCTION 4

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 4

3.0 CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME AND PHASING 5

4.0 EXCAVATIONS 8
4.1 Archaeological and Architectural Heritage 8
4.2 Ground Conditions 8

5.0 SITE LOGISTICS 9

5.1 Site Safety Compliance 9
5.2 Site Establishment and Security 9
5.3 Consents and Licenses 10
5.4 Services and Utilities 10
5.5 Material Handling and Storage 10
5.6 Visitor Management 11
5.7 Site Working Hours 11
5.8 Employment and Management Workforce 11

6.0 CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AND SITE ACCESS 11

6.1 Traffic Queueing 12
6.2 Site Hoarding and Security Fencing 12

7.0 SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS DURING

CONSTRUCTION WORKS 13
7.1 Construction Lighting 13
7.2 Air Quality 13
7.3 Ecology 16
7.4 Noise and Vibration 16
7.5 Waste Management 18
7.6 Surface Water Management 20

8.0 SUMMARY 21

9.0 REFERENCES 23

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

This Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been prepared by

AWN Consulting (AWN) on behalf of Steeplefield Limited. The proposed development
will consist of the demolition of existing warehouses and the construction of 633 no.
apartment units in 4 no. blocks, along with the construction of a childcare facility, 10
commercial units and all ancillary works at the former Chadwick’s site, Greenhills
Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12.

This CEMP explains the construction techniques and methodologies which will be
implemented during construction of the proposed development.

The CEMP mitigation measures will be implemented to ensure that pollution and
nuisances arising from site clearance and construction activities is prevented where
possible and managed in accordance with best practice environmental protection.

The CEMP will be implemented and adhered to by the construction Contractor and will
be overseen and updated as required if site conditions change by the Project Manager,
Environmental Manager and Ecological Clerk of Works where relevant. All personnel
working on the site will be trained in the implementation of the procedures.

The construction Contractor will provide a further detailed CEMP that will include any
subsequent planning conditions relevant to the proposed development and set out
further detail of the overarching vision of how the construction Contractor of the
proposed development manage the site in a safe and organised manner.

This CEMP has been prepared to account for activities at the site during the excavation
and construction phase of the project.

The main issues that have been considered within this document are as follows;

• Description of works;
• Construction programme and phasing;
• Site logistics;
• Workforce;
• Public relations and community liaison;
• Construction traffic and access; and
• Safety, health and environmental management.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

Figure 2.1 presents a site location plan showing the location at Greenhills Road,
Walkinstown, Dublin 12.

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Figure 2.1 Proposed location of site (illustrated by red line boundary)

The proposed development will consist of:

(i) The demolition of the former Chadwicks Builders Merchant development comprising
1 no. two storey office building and 9 no. storage/warehouse buildings ranging in height
from 3 m – 9.9 m as follows: Building A (8,764 sq.m.), Building B (1,293 sq.m.), Building
C (two-storey office building) (527 sq.m.), Building D (47 sq.m.), Building E (29 sq.m.),
Building F (207 sq.m.), Building G (101 sq.m.), Building H (80 sq.m.), Building I (28
sq.m.), and Building J (44 sq.m.), in total comprising 11,120 sq.m.;

(ii) the construction of a mixed-use Build-to-Rent residential and commercial

development comprising 633 no. build-to-rent apartment units (292 no. one-beds, 280
no. two-beds and 61 no. three-beds), 1 no. childcare facility and 10 no. commercial
units in 4 no. blocks (A-D) ranging in height from 5 to 12 storeys as follows:

(a) Block A comprises 209 no. apartments (102 no. 1 bed-units, 106 no. 2 bed-units
and 1 no. 3-bed units) measuring 5 - 10 storeys in height. (b) Block B comprises 121
no. apartments (53 no. 1 bed-units, 45 no. 2 bed-units and 23 no. 3 bed-units)
measuring 8 - 10 storeys in height. (c) Block C comprises 130 no. apartments (38 no.
1-bed units, 71 no. 2-bed units and 21 no. 3-bed units) measuring 8 - 12 storeys in
height. (d) Block D comprises 173 no. apartments (99 no. 1 bed-units, 58 no. 2 bed-
units and 16 no. 3 bed-units) measuring 6 - 10 storeys in height. All apartments will be
provided with private balconies/terraces;

(iii) provision of indoor communal residential amenity/management facilities including

a co-working space, communal meeting room/ work space, foyer, toilets at ground floor
of Block A; gym, changing rooms, toilets, resident’s lounge, studio, laundry room,
communal meeting room/ work space, multi-function space with kitchen at ground floor
of Block B; games room with kitchenette, media room, co-working space, resident’s
lounge, communal meeting room/ work space, reception area, management office with
ancillary staff room and toilets, toilets, parcel room at ground floor of Block C;

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(iv) the construction of 1 no. childcare facility with dedicated outdoor play area located
at ground floor of Block A;

(v) the construction of 8 no. commercial units at ground floor level of Blocks A, B and
D, and 2 no. commercial units at second floor level (fronting Greenhills Road) of Block
C as follows: Block A has 3 no. units at ground floor comprising 79.46 sq.m., 90.23
sq.m., and 121.39 sq.m., Block B has 1 no. unit at ground floor comprising 127.03
sq.m., Block C has two units at second floor comprising 120.85 sq.m. and 125.45
sq.m., and Block D has 4 no. units at ground floor comprising 84.45 sq.m., 149.77
sq.m., 155.48 sq.m. and 275.59 sq.m.;

(vi) the construction of 3 no. vehicular entrances; a primary entrance via vehicular ramp
from the north (access from Greenhills Road) and 2 no. secondary entrances from the
south for emergency access and services (access from existing road to the south of
the site) with additional pedestrian accesses proposed along Greenhills Road;

(vii) provision of 424 no. car parking spaces comprising 398 no. standard spaces, 21
no. mobility spaces and 5 no. car club spaces located at ground floor level car park
located within Block A and accessed via the proposed entrance at Greenhills Road, a
two-storey car park located within Blocks C and D also accessed from the proposed
entrance at Greenhills Road and on-street parking at ground floor level adjacent to
Blocks A and C. Provision of an additional 15 no. commercial/ unloading/ drop-off on-
street parking spaces at ground floor level (providing for an overall total of 439 car
parking spaces). Provision of 4 no. dedicated motorcycle spaces at ground floor level
parking area within Blocks C and D;

(viii) provision of 1363 no. bicycle parking spaces comprising 1035 no. residents’
bicycle spaces, 5 no. accessible bicycle spaces and 7 no. cargo bicycle spaces in 9
no. bicycle storerooms in ground and first floor parking areas within Blocks A, C and D,
and 316 no. visitors’ bicycle spaces located externally at ground floor level throughout
the development;

(ix) provision of outdoor communal amenity space (5,020 sq.m.) comprising

landscaped courtyards that include play areas, seating areas, grass areas, planting,
and scented gardens located on podiums at first and second floor levels; provision of
a communal amenity roof garden in Block C with seating area and planting (176 sq.m.);
and inclusion of centrally located public open space (3,380 sq.m.) adjacent to Blocks
B and C comprising grassed areas, planting, seating areas, play areas, water feature,
flexible use space; and incidental open space/public realm;

(x) development also includes landscaping and infrastructural works, foul and surface
water drainage, bin storage, ESB substations, plant rooms, boundary treatments,
internal roads, cycle paths and footpaths and all associated site works to facilitate the
development.

This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report

(EIAR).

3.0 AND PHASING

The construction works associated with the development will be undertaken in two
phases. There will also be excavation phases associated with removing excavating for
site services, along with reprofiling spoil onsite.

The construction programme is intended to commence in the fourth quarter of 2022,

and last for 36 months.

Subject to detailed planning at the construction stage, potential construction

compound, offices and staff parking space can be seen in Figure 3.1.

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Figure 3.1 Site construction compound location

3.1 Demolition Phase

All of the existing structures on site, will be demolished as part of initial enabling works
before the construction of the proposed development.

The demolition shall be in full compliance with BS 6187 “Demolition in Buildings” and
all measures necessary will be taken to protect the adjoining buildings from damage
and persons from injury. Prior to the demolition works a Construction and Demolition
Waste Resource Management Plan in accordance with The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) of Ireland issued guildines the ‘Best Practice Guidelines for the
Preparation of Resource & Waste Management Plans for Construction & Demolition
Projects’ (2021) will be updated and prepared by the appointed Demolition Contractor
to include any subsequent planning conditions.

The demolition will commence with the removal of any hazardous materials by an
appropriately qualified contractor for disposal at an appropriate licensed waste
collection facility. All non-structural items will then be removed and segregated for re-
use or re-cycling where possible. The remainder of the building structure will be
removed in an approved sequence outlined in a Method Statement prepared by the
yet to be selected Demolition Contractor’s Structural Engineer.

3.2 Excavation & Construction Phase

The project excavations will involve excavations for new foundations, site levelling and
excavations for roads and services. The Construction and Demolition Waste Plan
prepared by AWN Consulting Ltd (ref DD/21/12239WMR01) for the development will

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be updated by the main contractor and will be in compliance with the requirements of
the “Best Practice Guidelines for the Preparation of Resource & Waste Management
Plans for Construction & Demolition Projects” will identify and categorise any waste
arising from the development.

The plan contains measures for the minimisation, re-use and re-cycling of site
generated waste. As part of this plan separate storage areas will be designated on the
site for various types of material in order to maximise the re-use and re-cycling
potential. Procedures set out in the C&D WMP will also be put in place to ensure that
all sub-contractors fulfil the requirements of the Waste Management Plan.

The project involves the construction 633 no. residential units, residential amenities, a
childcare facility and 10 no. commercial units along with all associated site works.

The works will include:

• Site set up, welfare facilities and compound establishment, decommissioning

and movement of site compound and facilities as needed.
• Set up of hoarding around compound and the site boundary.
• Erection of safety signage to all areas and implementation of traffic/pedestrian
management plan.

4.0 EXCAVATIONS

4.1 Archaeological and Architectural Heritage

Should archaeological features or material be uncovered during archaeological testing

or any phase of construction, ground works will cease immediately and the National
Monuments Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
will be informed. Time must be allowed for a suitably qualified archaeologist to inspect
and assess any material. If it is established that archaeologically significant material is
present, the National Monuments Service may require that further archaeological
mitigation be undertaken.

4.2 Ground Conditions

Ground investigation works were undertaken by Ground Investigations Ireland Ltd. in

January 2021. Laboratory testing was carried out on 22 no. samples (19 no. soil and
3 no. ground water) in order to screen for inherent contamination and to assess their
suitability for disposal to an inert landfill.

Samples were selected from the exploratory holes for a range of geotechnical and
environmental testing to assist in the classification of soils and to provide information
for the proposed design. Environmental & Chemical testing on soil samples, as
required by the specification, including the Rilta Suite, pH and sulphate testing was
carried out by Element Materials Technology Laboratory in the UK. The Rilta Suite
testing includes both Solid Waste and Leachate Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC). A
number of groundwater samples were also tested by Element, using an indicator
parameter suite. Geotechnical testing consisting of moisture content, Atterberg limits
and, Particle Size Distribution (PSD), tests were carried out in NMTL’s Geotechnical
Laboratory in Carlow.

All 22 of the samples sent for laboratory testing returned inert readings in the WAC
analysis as listed in the EU Council Decision 2003/33/EC.

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A Waste Characterisation Assessment will be required prior to any excavated material

leaving the site. The WCA will classify the soils as either hazardous or non-hazardous,
which in turn enable contractors to obtain disposal costs for various landfills.

All excavations will be carefully monitored by a suitably qualified person to ensure that,
if encountered, potentially contaminated soil is identified and segregated from
clean/inert material. In the event that any potentially contaminated material is
encountered, it will need to be tested and classified as either non-hazardous or
hazardous in accordance with the EPA publication entitled Waste Classification: List
of Waste & Determining if Waste is Hazardous or Non-Hazardous 14 using the
HazWasteOnline application (or similar approved classification method). The material
will then need to be classified as clean, inert, non-hazardous or hazardous in
accordance with the Decision 2003/33/EC.

Prior to the removal of excess excavated material from site, soil samples will be sent
for environmental testing.

No asbestos was identified in the soil samples collected. If, however asbestos or
asbestos containing material (ACMs) are identified in any further soil samples or during
excavation, the removal will only be carried out by a suitably permitted waste
contractor, in accordance with S.I. No. 386 of 2006 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work
(Exposure to Asbestos) Regulations 2006-2010. All asbestos will be taken to a suitably
licensed or permitted facility.

5.0 SITE LOGISTICS

5.1 Site Safety Compliance

The Contractor shall be responsible for overall management of the site for the duration
of the proposed works and must progress their works with reasonable skill, care,
diligence and proactively manage the works in a manner most likely to ensure the
safety and welfare of those carrying out construction works.

The Contractor shall comply with all relevant Statutory requirements such as the 2005
Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act, The Construction Regulations (SI 291 of 2013),
the General Application Regulations (SI 299 of 2007), etc. (and any amendments
thereof).

In addition, the Contractor shall comply with all the reasonable safety requirements of
the Client, the Project Supervisor for the Design Process and the Project Supervisor
for the Construction Stage.

5.2 Site Establishment and Security

The first activity to be carried out at the site will be the establishment of site facilities
and security. It is anticipated that site establishment works will take approximately four
weeks. The site office and welfare facilities will be confirmed in advance of the
commencement of site works and agreed with South Dublin County Council. Figure
3.1 shows the proposed locations of the site compound and staff parking.

All of the sub-contractors as well as the main contractor and project managers will
occupy offices within the construction compounds. The site parking for all staff,
contractors and visitors will also be located in this area.

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5.3 Consents and Licenses

All statutory consents and licences required to commence on-site construction

activities will be obtained ahead of works commencing, allowing for the appropriate
notice period. These will include, but are not limited to:

• Site notices;
• Construction commencement notices; and
• Licence to connect to existing utilities and mains sewers, where required;

5.4 Services and Utilities

Welfare facilities (canteens, toilets etc.) will be available within the construction
compound and this will remain in place for the construction of the proposed
development. The offices and site amenities will initially need to have their own power
supply (generator), water deliveries and foul water collection until connections are
made to the mains networks.

Electrical connections will be made by suitably qualified personnel following

consultation with the relevant authorities and will be cognisant of subsequent
construction works. High voltage connections will be established for heavy duty
equipment and site facilities, as required.

The current electricity facilities on the site of the proposed development are supplied
by the ESB through a ring network. All electrical works, including connection to the
ESB network will be carried out by a suitably qualified contractor.

Water supply required for welfare facilities, dust suppression and general construction
activities will be sourced from the existing public piped supplies running into the site.

Although before connections are established to the water supply it may need to be
trucked onto site. As with electrical works, this will be carried out by a suitably qualified
contractor. It will be necessary to service the site with a reliable and safe water supply.

Site welfare facilities will be established to provide sanitary facilities for construction
workers on site. The main contractor will ensure that sufficient facilities are available
at all times to accommodate the number of employees on site. Foul water from the
offices and welfare facilities on the site will discharge into the existing sewer on site
(the cabins may initially need to have the foul water collected by a licensed waste
sewerage contractor before connection to the sewer line can be made).

5.5 Material Handling and Storage

Key materials which will be ordered by specific order for the project, a ‘Just in Time’
delivery system will operate to minimise storage of materials, the quantities of which
are unknown at this stage.

Where possible it is proposed to source general construction materials from the Dublin
area to minimise transportation distances.

Aggregate materials such as sands and gravels will be stored in clearly marked
receptacles in the compound area within the site. Liquid materials will be stored within
temporary bunded areas, doubled skinned tanks or bunded containers (all bunds will
conform to standard bunding specifications – BS EN 1992-3:2006) to prevent spillage.

Construction materials will be brought to site by road. Construction materials will be

transported in clean vehicles. Lorries/trucks will be properly enclosed or covered

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during transportation of friable construction materials and spoil to prevent the escape
material along the public roadway.

The majority of construction waste materials generated will be soil from excavation
works. Material will be removed from site regularly to ensure there is minimal need for
stockpiling.

5.6 Visitor Management

Visitors will only be allowed to enter the main site compound via the designated
pedestrian access gate. A dedicated, secured footpath to the site office is established
at the gate for registration and obtaining PPE prior to entering the site. A log will be
maintained by security to control access to the site. Visitors will be required to attend
a site-specific induction to allow access to the compound and/or construction site
unless being accompanied by an inducted member of the site team.

Visitors will then be taken by an inducted member of the construction team to the
required area of the site.

5.7 Site Working Hours

Site development and building works will only be carried out between the hours of 0700
to 1900 Mondays to Fridays inclusive and between 0800 and 1400 hours on Saturdays
There will be no construction works carried out on Sundays or public holidays.
Deviation from these times will only take place when written approval is granted by
SDCC in exceptional circumstances.

5.8 Employment and Management Workforce

It is estimated that there will initially be 20-40 staff on site on a typical day, however
during peak construction periods this is expected to fluctuate up to 60-80 staff and
contractors on site per day.

It is anticipated that the key project managers and main contractor representatives will
maintain a presence on site for the whole duration of the project and the labour
workforce will be determined by the specialist contractors required on site.

All employees working on the site will be required to have a SafePass Card (or similar
approved Construction Health & Safety card), manual handling training, CIF COVID
19 training and the necessary certificates to operate machinery as required. The details
of training required, records maintained, and induction procedures will be outlined in
the Main Contractor’s Health and Safety Plan(s).

6.0 CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AND SITE ACCESS

The proposed construction vehicle routes for the site will require a traffic management
plan to be agreed upon with SDCC and TII prior to site workings beginning. Two-way
traffic will be maintained throughout the project. Advanced warning signs will be placed
at sufficient distances to taper off the entry and exit points. Pedestrian marshals will
be used as and when required. Traffic management will be undertaken for the site
works in accordance with the principles outlined below and shall comply at all times
with the requirements of:

• Department of Transport Traffic Signs Manual 2010 – Chapter 8 Temporary

Traffic Measures and Signs for Roadworks
• Department of Transport Guidance for the Control and Management of Traffic
at Road Works (2010)

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• Any additional requirements detailed in Design Manual for Urban Roads &
Streets (DMURS)

The contractor shall prepare a detailed traffic management plan for works at that
interface with the existing road network and obtain all required road opening licenses
from SDCC. This will be updated with any compliance issued.

Construction traffic operation will be limited to 0700 to 1900 from Monday to Friday
and 0800 to 1400 on Saturday for the off-road construction. These times may vary to
facilitate specific site requirements and/or construction activities associated with the
site. Any variation will be discussed and agreed in advance with SDCC.

It should be noted that construction traffic generated during the Construction Phase
tends to be outside of peak hours. All construction activities will be agreed with SDCC’s
Roads Department prior to the commencement of the Construction Phase.

In general, the impact of the construction period will be temporary in nature. HGV
vehicle movements per hour during the busiest period of construction works are
estimated at a peak of 5-7 HGVs per hour arriving and leaving, but the exact figure will
be confirmed by the contractor.

Excavated material will be reused as part of the site development works where
possible to minimise truck movements to and from the site (e.g. use as non-structural
fill under green areas).

Approved traffic mitigation measures requested by SDCC will be submitted with the
updated CEMP, prior to the commencement of works.

6.1 Traffic Queueing

Material deliveries and collections from site will be planned, scheduled and staggered
to avoid any unnecessary build-up of construction works related traffic.

Deliveries to site shall be booked in advance using a delivery schedule, so as to

prevent lorry congestion on the road networks surrounding the site. Alternative safe
routeways shall be established for traffic and pedestrians where existing routeways
have to be altered, removed or worked on during the project.

6.2 Site Hoarding and Security Fencing

All areas of construction will be fenced / hoarded off to prevent unauthorized access.
This fencing shall remain closed at all times during construction works and closed and
locked after construction work hours / break times.

This fencing shall be erected in accordance with good practice and the Construction
Regulations 2013. Fencing arrangements shall be reviewed as the life of the project
progresses.

Access/Egress to site for site operatives and visitors shall be via biometric gates. Site
security fencing/ Hoarding up to a height of 2.4 M will be erected in line with the
Construction Regulations 2013 that will clearly separate the work site from the
surrounding public. It is not envisaged that the fencing will impinge upon the safe
passage of pedestrians during the construction phase

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7.0 SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS DURING

CONSTRUCTION WORKS

The appointed main contractor will be required to prepare a Construction Health &
Safety Plan which will be put in place prior to commencement of the works. This will
be updated with any compliance issued. At a minimum, this plan will include:

• Construction Health & Safety training requirements;

• COVID-19 guidelines;
• Induction procedures;
• Emergency protocols; and
• Details of welfare facilities.

7.1 Construction Lighting

Construction work will generally be confined to daylight hours and lightning will
generally not be required for the construction phase. There will however be occasions
where the provision of portable lighting will be required (works on roadways and power
floating floors as examples). Where possible and without jeopardising site safety lights
will be pointed down at a 45-degree angle and away from sensitive receptors. The site
compound will have external lights for safety and security. These lights will be pointed
down at a 45-degree angle and away from sensitive receptors where possible.

7.2 Air Quality

This section describes the site policy with regard to dust management and the specific
mitigation measures which will be put in place during construction works. The objective
of dust control at the site is to ensure that no significant nuisance occurs at nearby
sensitive receptors. In order to develop a workable and transparent dust control
strategy, the measures set out below have been formulated by drawing on best
practice guidance from Ireland, the UK and the US, such as:

• Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government (DOEHLG),

Quarries and Ancillary Activities, Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2004) 3;
• US Environment Protection Agency (USEPA), Compilation of Air Pollutant
Emission Factors, AP-42, Fifth Edition (periodically updated) (1986) 4;
• The Scottish Office – Development Department, Planning Advice Note PAN50
Controlling the Environmental Effects Of Surface Mineral Workings Annex B:
The Control of Dust at Surface Mineral Workings (1996) 5; and
• Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM), Guidance on the Assessment of
Dust from Demolition and Construction (2014) 6.

7.2.1 Site Management

The site activities will be undertaken with due consideration of the surrounding
environment and the close proximity of sensitive receptors such as residents and
pedestrians. Dust management during the construction phase will be the most
important aspect in terms of minimising the impacts of the project on the surrounding
air quality. The following measures will also be implemented to ensure impacts are
minimised:
• Complaint registers will be kept detailing all telephone calls and letters of
complaint received in connection with construction activities, together with
details of any remedial actions carried out;
• Equipment and vehicles used on site will be in good condition such that
emissions from diesel engines etc. are not excessive; and

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• Pre-start checks will be carried out on equipment to ensure they are operating
efficiently and that emission controls installed as part of the equipment are
functional.

Dust deposition levels will be monitored on a regular basis in order to assess the
impact that site activities may have on the local ambient air quality. The following
procedure will be implemented:
• The dust deposition rate will be measured by positioning Bergerhoff Dust
Deposit Gauges at strategic locations near the boundaries of the site for a
period of 30 (+/- 2) days if required. Monitoring will be conducted by a suitably
qualified expert, as required, at the instruction of the construction contractor,
during periods when the highest levels of dust are expected to be generated
i.e., during site preparation works and soil stripping activities.
• The exact locations will be determined after consideration of the requirements
of Method VDI 2119 with respect to the location of the samplers relative to
obstructions, height above ground and sample collection and analysis
procedures.
• After each 30 (+/- 2 days) exposure period, the gauges will be removed from
the sampling location, sealed and the dust deposits in each gauge will be
determined gravimetrically by an accredited laboratory and expressed as a
dust deposition rate in mg/m2/day in accordance with the relevant standards.
• Technical monitoring reports detailing all measurement results, methodologies
and assessment of results shall be subsequently prepared and maintained by
the Site Manager.

A limit value of 350 mg/m2/day will be used in comparison with recorded values.

7.2.2 Dust Control Measures

The aim is to ensure good site management by avoiding dust becoming airborne at
source. This will be done through good design, planning and effective control
strategies. The siting of construction activities and the limiting of stockpiling will take
note of the location of sensitive receptors and prevailing wind directions in order to
minimise the potential for significant dust nuisance. In addition, good site management
will include the ability to respond to adverse weather conditions by either restricting
operations on-site or using effective control measures quickly before the potential for
nuisance occurs.
• During working hours, technical staff will be available to monitor dust levels as
appropriate; and
• At all times, the dust management procedures put in place will be strictly
monitored and assessed.

The dust minimisation measures will be reviewed at regular intervals during the
construction phase to ensure the effectiveness of the procedures in place and to
maintain the goal of minimisation of dust generation. In the event of dust nuisance
occurring outside the site boundary, site activities will be reviewed, and procedures
implemented to rectify the problem. Specific dust control measures to be employed are
presented below.

Site Routes

Site access routes (particularly unpaved areas) can be a significant source of fugitive
dust from construction sites if control measures are not in place. The most effective
means of suppressing dust emissions from unpaved roads is to apply speed
restrictions. Studies show that these measures can have a control efficiency ranging
from 25% to 80% 7.

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• A speed restriction of 20 km/hr will be applied as an effective control measure

for dust for on-site vehicles or delivery vehicles within the vicinity of the site;
• Bowsers will be available during periods of dry weather throughout the
construction period. Research shown found that the effect of surface watering
is to reduce dust emissions by 50%. The bowser will operate during dry periods
to ensure that unpaved areas are kept moist. The required application
frequency will vary according to soil type, weather conditions and vehicular use;
and
• Any hard surface roads will be swept to remove mud and aggregate materials
from their surface while any unsurfaced areas shall be restricted to essential
site traffic only.

Excavation

Excavation works during periods of high winds and dry weather conditions can be a
significant source of dust.
• During dry and windy periods, and when there is a likelihood of dust nuisance,
watering shall be conducted to ensure moisture content of materials being
moved is high enough to increase the stability of the soil and thus suppress
dust;
• During periods of very high winds (gales), activities likely to generate significant
dust emissions will be postponed until the gale has subsided.

The movement of truck containing materials with a potential for dust generation to an
off-site location will be enclosed or covered.

Stockpiling

The location and moisture content of stockpiles are important factors which determine
their potential for dust emissions. The following measures will be put in place:

• Overburden material will be protected from exposure to wind by storing the

material in sheltered parts of the site, where possible;
• Regular watering will take place during dry/windy periods to ensure the
moisture content is high enough to increase the stability of the soil and
suppress dust

Site Traffic on Public Roads

Spillage and blow-off of debris, aggregates and fine material onto public roads will be
reduced to a minimum by employing the following measures:

Insert 7.1 Example of Proposed wheel cleaning equipment example

• Vehicles delivering material with potential for dust emissions to an off-site

location shall be enclosed or covered at all times to restrict the escape of dust;

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• Any hard surface site roads will be swept to remove mud and aggregate
materials from their surface while any unsurfaced roads shall be restricted to
essential site traffic only.
• A power washing facility or wheel cleaning facility will be installed near to the
site compound for use by vehicles exiting the site when appropriate, and an
example of the washing equipment can be seen in insert 7.1 ; and
• Road sweepers will be employed to clean the site access route as required.

General

The pro-active control of fugitive dust will ensure that the prevention of significant
emissions, rather than an inefficient attempt to control them once they have been
released, will contribute towards the satisfactory management of dust by the
construction contractor.

7.3 Ecology

The key strategies to be undertaken to minimise impact on the local flora and fauna
during site clearing and construction are as follows.
• All site clearance works will comply with current legislative requirements and
best practice;
• Taking measures to limit the working area during the construction phase will
reduce the impacts of the development on adjacent areas. The construction
area will be clearly delimited by the site boundary and machinery will operate
only within this allocated site area;
• All re-fuelling of plant, equipment and vehicles will be carried out at the
construction site boundary. All fuels, chemicals, liquid and solid waste will be
stored in areas bunded in accordance with established best practice guidelines
at the construction compound also; and Provision of spill kits;
• The measures outlined in Section 7.6 will ensure that silt run-off and potential
flooding risks are minimised which will protect any ecological receptors
associated with the site.
• As noted in the Construction and Management Waste Management plan
prepared by AWN Consulting (DD/21/12369WMR01), no invasive species
have been identified on site. Should invasive species be found at a later date;
an Invasive Species Management Plan will be prepared and will likely include
a multi-pronged approach to the eradication and treatment.

7.4 Noise and Vibration

Noise impacts arising from earthworks and construction activities have the potential to
cause annoyance or nuisance to local residents and businesses in the area.

The earthworks will generate typical construction activity related noise and vibration
sources from use of a variety of plant and machinery such as rock breakers (if
required), excavators, lifting equipment, dumper trucks, compressors and generators.

The noise limits to be applied for the duration of the infrastructure works are those
specified in the B Category of BS 5228. These limits are summarised below and will
be applied at the nearest sensitive receptors to the works.

• Night (23:00-07:00) = 55dB LAeq,1hr

• Evening (19:00-23:00) = 65dB LAeq,1hr
• Day (07:00-19:00) = 70dB LAeq,1hr

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The total construction noise (LAeq,1hr) which should not be exceeded during daytime is
therefore 70dB.

Following the same approach, BS 5228-2:2009+A1:2014 Code of practice for noise

and vibration control on construction and open sites. Vibration recommends that, for
soundly constructed residential property and similar structures that are generally in
good repair, a threshold for minor or cosmetic (i.e. non-structural) damage should be
taken as a peak component particle velocity (in frequency range of predominant pulse)
of 15mm/s at 4Hz increasing to 20mm/s at 15Hz and 50mm/s at 40Hz and above.

The standard also notes that below 12.5 mm/s PPV the risk of damage tends to zero.
The recommended construction vibration criteria;

• Less than 15Hz - 15mm/s

• 15 to 40 Hz - 20mm/s
• 40 Hz and above - 50mm/s

Any noise complaints related to activities at the site will be logged and investigated
and, where required, measures taken to ameliorate the source of the noise complaint.

A designated noise liaison will be appointed to site during construction works. Any
complaints will be logged and followed up in a prompt fashion. In addition, prior to
particularly noisy construction activity, e.g. excavation close to a property, etc., the site
contact will inform the nearest noise sensitive locations of the time and expected
duration of the works.

All works on site shall comply with BS 5228 2009+ A1 2014 (Parts 1 & 2) which gives
detailed guidance on the control of noise and vibration from construction activities. In
general, the contractor shall implement the following mitigation measures during the
proposed infrastructure works:
• Avoid unnecessary revving of engines and switch off equipment when not
required.
• Keep internal haul roads well maintained and avoid steep gradients.
• Minimise drop height of materials.
• Start-up plant sequentially rather than all together

More specifically the Contractor shall ensure that:

• In accordance with “Best Practicable Means”, plant and activities to be

employed on site are reviewed to ensure that they are the quietest available for
the required purpose.
• Where required, improved sound reduction methods are used e.g. enclosures.
• Site equipment is located away from noise sensitive areas, as much as
physically possible.
• Regular and effective maintenance by trained personnel is carried out to reduce
noise and / or vibration from plant and machinery.
• Hours are limited during which site activities likely to create high levels of noise
and vibration are carried out.
• A site representative responsible for matters relating to noise and vibration will
be appointed prior to construction on site.

External noise and vibration monitoring will be undertaken at locations on the site
boundary closest to sensitive locations. It is considered that it will be appropriate to
amend the monitoring program as the works progress. Accordingly, monitors may be
added, removed or relocated as necessary.

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The noise monitoring terminals should provide the following at minimum:

• Logging at hourly intervals; and
• Daily CIC automated calibrations.

Vibration monitoring terminals should continually log vibration levels using the Peak
Particle Velocity parameter (PPV, mm/s) in the X, Y and Z directions, in accordance
with BS ISO 4866: 2010: Mechanical vibration and shock – Vibration of fixed structures
– Guidelines for the measurement of vibrations and evaluation of their effects on
structures.

The mounting of the transducer to the vibrating structure, by way of resin fixings only,
will need to comply with BS EN ISO5348: 1998: Mechanical vibration and shock –
Mechanical mounting of accelerometers. In summary, the following ideal mounting
conditions apply:
• The transducer and its mountings should be as rigid as possible;
• The mounting surfaces should be as clean and flat as possible;
• Simple symmetric mountings are best, and;
• The mass of the mounting should be small in comparison to that of the structure
under test

7.5 Waste Management

This section outlines the measures that will be undertaken to minimise the quantity of
waste produced at the site and the measures to handle the waste in such a manner as
to minimise the effects on the environment. A site-specific Construction and Demolition
Waste Management Plan has been prepared by AWN Consulting and will be employed
to ensure sustainable and effective waste management throughout the demolition,
excavation and construction phases of the project.

Adherence to the C&D WMP prepared for the construction works will ensure that the
management of waste arising is dealt with in compliance with the provisions of the
Waste Management Acts 1996 as amended 8, associated Regulations, the Litter
Pollution Act of 1997 as amended 9 and the Eastern-Midlands Region Waste
Management Plan 2015 – 2021 10, and that it will achieve optimum levels of waste
reduction, re-use and recycling.

Typical waste materials that will be generated from the demolition and construction
works will include:

• Soil and stones;

• Concrete, bricks, tiles and ceramics;
• Wood, glass and plastics;
• Metals;
• Gypsum-based construction material;
• Paper and cardboard;
• Mixed C&D waste;
• Chemicals (solvents, paints, adhesives, detergents etc.); and

The management of all hazardous waste arisings, if they occur, shall be coordinated
in liaison with Health and Safety Management.

7.5.1 Waste Minimisation

Waste minimisation measures proposed are summarised as follows (and are

described in more detail in the C&D WMP):

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• Materials will be ordered on an ‘as needed’ basis to prevent over supply;

• Materials will be correctly stored and handled to minimise the generation of
damaged materials;
• Materials will be ordered in appropriate sequence to minimise materials stored
on site;
• A waste tracking log will be established;
• Sub-contractors will be responsible for similarly managing their wastes; and
• All wood waste generated by site works will be inspected and examined and
will be segregated as re-useable wood and scrap wood waste.

7.5.2 Waste Storage

The main waste storage area will be located in the site compound. A dedicated and
secure area containing bins, and/or skips, and storage areas, into which all waste
materials generated by construction site activities, will be established within the
development see Figure 3.1.

Waste materials generated will be segregated on at the site compound, where it is

practical. Where the on-site segregation of certain wastes types is not practical, off-
site segregation will be carried out. There will be skips and receptacles provided to
facilitate segregation at source. All waste receptacles leaving site will be covered or
enclosed. The appointed waste contractor will collect and transfer the wastes as
receptacles are filled. There are numerous waste contractors in the South Dublin
Region that provide this service.

The site construction manager will ensure that all staff are informed of the requirements
for segregation of waste materials by means of clear signage and verbal instruction.
Appointed employees will be made responsible for ensuring good site housekeeping.

7.5.3 Pest Management

A pest control operator will be appointed as required to manage pest onsite during the
construction phase of the project. Organic and food wastes generated by staff will not
be stored in open skips, but in closed waste receptacles. Any waste receptacles will
be carefully managed to prevent leaks, odours and pest problems.

7.5.4 Responsibility

It will be the responsibility of the construction manager to ensure that a written record
of all quantities and natures of wastes removed from the site are maintained on-site in
a waste file (in hardcopy or electronically).

It is the responsibility of the project manager or his/her delegate that all contracted
waste haulage drivers hold an appropriate waste collection permit for the transport of
waste loads and that all waste materials are delivered to an appropriately licensed or
permitted waste facility in compliance with the relevant Regulations as outlined in the
C&D WMP.

The contractor, as part of regular site inspection audits, will determine the effectiveness
of the waste management strategy and will assist the project manager in implementing
the measures under the C&D WMP and in determining the best methods for waste
minimisation, reduction, re-use, recycling and disposal as the construction phase
progresses and waste materials are generated.

Prior to commencement of the demolition, excavation and construction activity and

removal of any waste off-site, details of the proposed destination of each waste stream
will be provided to SDCC, along with waste collection permit numbers.

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7.6 Surface Water Management

Run-off into excavations/earthworks cannot be prevented entirely and is largely a

function of prevailing weather conditions.

Care will be taken to ensure that exposed soil surfaces are stable to minimise erosion.
All exposed soil surfaces will be within the main excavation site which limits the
potential for any offsite impacts. All run-off will be prevented from directly entering into
any water courses as no construction will be undertaken directly adjacent to open
water.

No significant dewatering will be required during the construction phase which would
result in the localised lowering of the water table. There may be localised pumping of
surface run-off from the excavations during and after heavy rainfall events to ensure
that the excavation is kept relatively dry.

The following measures will be put in place during the construction phase to ensure
protection of surface waterbodies. Construction works are informed by best practice
guidance from Inland Fisheries Ireland on the prevention of pollution during
development projects:
• Control of Water Pollution from construction Sites, Guidance for consultants
and contractors (C532); and
• Guidelines on Protection of Fisheries During Construction Works in and
Adjacent to Waters (2016).
• Environmental Good Practice on Site (3rd edition) (C692).

Surface water discharge from the site will be managed and controlled for the duration
of the construction works until the permanently attenuated surface water drainage
system of the proposed site is complete. A temporary drainage system shall be
installed prior to the commencement of the construction works to collect surface water
runoff by the site during construction.

It is envisaged that a number of geotextile lined settling basins and temporary

mounding’s and/or silt fences will be installed to ensure silts do not flow off site during
the construction stage. This temporary surface water management facility will throttle
runoff and allow suspended solids to be settled out and removed. All inlets to the
settling basins will be ‘riprapped’ to prevent scour and erosion in the vicinity of the inlet.

7.6.1 Pollution Control

Management of Suspended solids in run-off

Any temporary storage of spoil, hardcore, crushed concrete or similar material will be
stored as far as possible from any surface water drains and also stored in receptacles
where possible. In order to minimise the risk of contamination, the stockpiled material
will be removed off-site as soon as possible. Surface water drain gratings in areas near
or close to where stockpiles are located will be covered by appropriate durable
polyurethane covers or similar.

There will be no direct pumping of silty water from the works to any watercourse.
Sediment entrapment facilities will be installed to reduce sediment discharges to
downstream properties and receiving waters. All run-off leaving a disturbed area will
pass through a sediment entrapment facility before it exits the site and flows
downstream such as straw bales, silt fencing, silt barriers and diversion dams.

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Concrete Run-off

No wash-down or wash-out of ready-mix concrete vehicles during the construction

works will be carried out at the site within 10 meters of an existing surface water
drainage point. Wash-outs will only be allowed to take place in designated areas with
an impervious surface.

Accidental Spills and Leaks

No bulk chemicals will be stored within the active construction areas. Temporary oil
and fuel storage tanks will be kept in the material storage area in suitable containers
and will be appropriately bunded as required. Refuelling of vehicles and the addition
of hydraulic oils or lubricants to vehicles will take place in designated areas of the site,
where possible, which will be kept away from surface water drains.

Spill protection equipment such as absorbent mats, socks and sand will be available
to be used in the event of an accidental release during refuelling. Training will be given
to appropriate site workers in how to manage a spill event.

The following mitigation measures will be taken at the construction site in order to
prevent any spillages to ground of fuels during machinery activities and prevent any
resulting soil and/or groundwater quality impacts:

• Refuelling will be undertaken off site where possible;

• Where mobile fuel bowsers are used the following measures will be taken:
o Any flexible pipe, tap or valve will be fitted with a lock and will be secured
when not in use;
o The pump or valve will be fitted with a lock and will be secured when not
in use;
o All bowsers must carry a spill kit;
o Operatives must have spill response training; and
o Portable generators or similar fuel containing equipment will be placed on
suitable drip trays.

Monitoring

Weekly checks will be carried out to ensure surface water drains are not blocked by
silt, or other items, and that all storage is located at least 10m from surface water
receptors. A regular log of inspections will be maintained, and any significant blockage
or spill incidents will be recorded for root cause investigation purposes and updating
procedures to ensure incidents do not reoccur.

8.0 SUMMARY

This CEMP sets out the overall management strategy for excavation and construction
works for the proposed development. The CEMP aims to ensure the management of
construction activity is carried out in a planned, structured and considerate manner
which minimises the impacts of the works on the local environment, residents and
commercial activities in the vicinity of the site. Due to the nature of construction works,
there may be unforeseen events which occur at the site and the project team will
actively manage any changes and discuss with the relevant authorities, where
required. The CEMP should be viewed as a live document that will be updated as the
development progress and circumstances change.

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The project team are committed to ensuring that the construction activities to be carried
out are pro-actively managed so as to minimise potential impacts.

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9.0 REFERENCES

1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Waste Classification: List of Waste &

Determining if Waste is Hazardous or Non-Hazardous (2015)
2. Council Decision 2003/33/EC, establishing criteria and procedures for the acceptance
of waste at landfills pursuant to Article 16 of and Annex II to Directive 1999/31/EC.
3. Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government (DOEHLG), Quarries
and Ancillary Activities, Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2004).
4. US Environment Protection Agency (USEPA), Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission
Factors, AP-42, Fifth Edition (periodically updated) (1986).
5. The Scottish Office – Development Department, Planning Advice Note PAN50
Controlling the Environmental Effects Of Surface Mineral Workings Annex B: The
Control of Dust at Surface Mineral Workings (1996).
6. Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM), Guidance on the Assessment of Dust from
Demolition and Construction (2014).
7. USEPA, Fugitive Dust Technical Information Document for the Best Available Control
Measures (1997).
8. Waste Management Acts 1996 (No. 10 of 1996) as amended, including sub-ordinate
and associated legislation.
9. Litter Pollution Act 1997 (No. 12 of 1997) as amended
10. Eastern Midlands Waste Region, Eastern-Midlands Region Waste Management Plan
2015 – 2021 (2015)

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