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Siltbusters or equivalent device), as well as installation of splash boards at
watercourse crossing points to prevent contamination from track run-off;
• Chemicals, oils and hazardous materials will be stored in designated areas securely
at a minimum distance of 50 m from the watercourses;
• Spillage contingency kits will be provided in all site vehicles and there will be daily
checks for oil and fuel leaks;
• Application of best practice in relation to the removal and storage of vegetation turfs
and soils to ensure effective reinstatement of vegetation wherever possible;
• Application of best practice techniques of track and turbine base construction to
ensure that drainage patterns and water quality within the study area are maintained;
• Application of best practice to ensure materials appropriate to site geology are used in
construction activities;
• All habitats within 86 m distance of a turbine (which equals 50 m distance between
blade tips and habitat) should be maintained in a state which offers poor foraging for
bats: tree and scrub growth to be controlled and pond formation to be avoided
(Entwistle et al. 2001). See Appendix 11.5 for details on how keyhole dimensions are
calculated;
• Timing of works to avoid periods of heavy rain when the risk of fine sediment being
transported from earth works is significantly increased. Detailed method statements
relating to pollution prevention and control will be presented in the HSEMS and are
discussed further in Chapter 13: Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Ground Conditions.
11.7.4 Pollution incident response and drainage management measures will be prepared as a part
of the HSEMS to minimise potential pollution effects.
11.7.5 A suitably experienced Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW) will be present on site to
oversee enabling works and construction, whose role will ensure works are carried out in
accordance with the HSEMS to ensure compliance with international and national legislation
and planning conditions. The ECoW will also review results of protected species surveys
prior to commencement of works in different areas within the site. Once works are
underway, the ECoW will work on site providing ecological and pollution control advice and
supervision for all relevant mitigation measures.
11.7.6 While species such as red squirrel have not been identified within the site boundary, the
potential remains for them to move into the site due to their highly mobile nature. As such,
part of the ECoW’s duties will be to provide pre-construction and pre-felling checks for
protected species.
11.7.7 Best practice measures for minimising the potential for disturbance and injury to protected
species will be employed. These will include:
• Covering all trenches, trial pits, excavation and pipelines to prevent animals entering
these holes;
• Provision of a method of escape (e.g. A plank) where such excavations cannot be
closed or filled on a nightly basis; and
• Vehicle speeds will be restricted across the site in order to minimise the risk of
collision with animals.
March 2013 11-39 ES Chapter 11
Terrestrial Ecology
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