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May 2012
File Reference:
PE687-F0272-R272-006-000
Client / Recipient:
EIRGRID
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Report No.:
PE687-F0272-R272-006-000
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Volume 1 of 1
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Executive Summary
The purpose of this document is to outline and explain the construction techniques which will be used on the East Kerry North West Cork Project. This document is intended to be used as an aid to understand broad OHL (line cable interface tower) and substation construction methodologies. This document should be read in conjunction with the Environmental Report.
Contents
Executive Summary 1 2 Proposed Development Substation Construction 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 Preparing the Site Main Construction Electrical Installation Including Transformers i 2 3 3 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 11 13 14
Installation of Line Cable Interface Towers 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 Installation of Tower Foundations Construction Equipment Required Duration of Foundation Works Erection of Tower Body Construction Equipment Required Duration of Tower Erection Works
Monitoring and Mitigation Measures 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Ecology Archaeology Soils and Water Construction Equipment Required Traffic Management
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Proposed Development
The proposed development in relation to the substation comprises three main elements: Construction of a substation of 1,989m2 gross floor space comprising a two storey Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) 220/11 kV substation, including: a 220 kV substation building of approx. 1,055m2 gross floor space and up to approx. 14.2m in height; construction of a two storey 110 kV substation building of approx. 934m2 gross floor space and up to approx. 12m in height; associated outdoor electrical equipment, including 2no. transformers in transformer bays located between the 220 and 110kV stations, 2no. lightning protection masts (approx. height 14m and 1 no. SCADA pole approx. height 20m); associated internal access road, car parking areas (10 no. parking spaces), boundary treatment including 2.6m high station perimeter fencing, 1.4m high boundary fencing and other site development works; all within a site of approximately 5 hectares;
Construction of an associated access road of approx. 600m in length and generally 6m in width, from the public road to the substation, and including a new vehicular entrance onto said public road;
Associated localised modifications to the existing Clashavoon Tarbert 220kV overhead transmission line (OHL) in order to loop this existing line into the proposed substation. These modifications consist of the removal of approx. 58m of the existing 220kV OHL and its replacement by 2 no. line cable interface towers (approx. height 21.5m)., and 2 x 220kV XLPE underground cables running inside the access road for approx. 500m connecting the proposed station with the line cable interface towers.
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Substation Construction
Prior to commencement of construction a detailed construction report will be prepared to detail all the processes and procedures which will be undertaken as part of the construction of the East Kerry North West Cork 220/110kV substation. Prior to commencement of work the contractor(s) will prepare method statements and work programmes that show more detailed phasing of work. The appointed contractor(s) will develop a series of detailed construction method statements for the construction of the substation. These method statements will detail how the contractor plans to implement the design and will take into account access to the substation site and any archaeological, hydrological and ecological issues relating thereto. It will also take into account site investigations, third party requirements, and mitigation measures outlined in the various sections of the environmental reports carried out prior to construction. The method statements produced by the contractor(s) will be agreed with the appropriate parties. EirGrid/ESBN will employ a team to monitor the construction phase of the project and ensure works are being carried out in accordance with the agreed method statement, safety procedures, pollution control, etc. It should be noted that this construction methodology is indicative and based on ESB Networks (ESBN) /EirGrids long experience in similar projects. Any issues specific to this project, for example unique planning conditions, will be incorporated fully into the appointed contractors scopes of work and careful supervision and management will be carried out to ensure full compliance. Below is an outline of the general construction activities associated with the substations. More specific details can be found in the Environmental reports.
2.1
2.2
Main Construction
The main civil works are expected to take approximately 8 months and includes the following: (sequence to be agreed with ESB Networks/contractors prior to construction commencement) 3
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110kV and 220kV GIS Buildings, including foundations works, structural steelwork erection, cladding and building finishing works. Construction of transformer compounds. Access road and bridge construction. Erection of line cable interface towers (x 2). Permanent foul and surface water drainage works. Paving. Fencing. Completion works.
2.3
For the duration of the construction phase of the substation there will be temporary welfare facilities installed. Normal working hours will be adhered to for the most part, however there may be some occasions where work will be undertaken outside of these hours. These occasions will be kept to a minimum. Any works or deliveries which are likely to have a significant impact in terms of noise or other disturbances will be avoided outside of normal working hours. The activities which is expected to have most impact during this construction is the traffic to and from the site. A traffic management plan will be implemented to mitigate against undue impacts.
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3.1.1
Construction Equipment Required 4x4 vehicle Concrete vibrator Tractor and trailer Water pump Wheeled dumper or Track dumper (6 to 8 tons) Timber or other Shuttering boxes 360 tracked excavator (13 ton normally, 22 ton for rock breaker). Transit van Chains and other small tools Concrete delivered by supplier to closest convenient point (38 ton gross)
3.1.2
Duration of Foundation Works The average duration of foundation works is as follows: Line Cable Interface Tower Piled foundation Crew size 6-10 days 10 days 4 to 6 workers
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3.2
3.2.1
Construction Equipment Required 4x4 vehicle Winch Tractor and trailer Crane Teleporter Transit van Chains an other small tools
3.2.2
Duration of Tower Erection Works The average duration of tower building works is as follows: Line Cable Interface Tower Crew size 4 days 7 workers
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4.1
Ecology
The following are the mitigation measures which will be carried out during construction: Specific mitigation measures as outlined in the Ecology report. Hedgerows: re-planting with broadleaves and component species. Watercourses: follow guidelines set by the former Regional Fisheries Board and approved by the Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). General: Following the recommendations in the environmental report, a site appropriate, Environmental Management Plan will be agreed before construction works.
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Archaeology
The following are the mitigation measures which will be carried out during construction: Specific mitigation measures as outlined in the Cultural Heritage Environmental Report. Monitoring of site works in accordance with advice from the (Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (DAHG) is recommended. In accordance with the Code of Practice between EirGrid and the Minister of the Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to Archaeological Heritage (2009) a project archaeologist will be appointed to oversee the project.
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Aggregate will be imported rather than quarried on site. The contractor will be required to make provision for removal of any concrete washwaters, most likely by means of tankering off-site and no such washwaters will be discharged to groundwater. Soil stockpiles will remain undisturbed until re-use and reestablishment at the site. In order to reduce the risk of contamination arising as a result of spills or leakages, measures include, but are not limited to, the following: Storing fuels, chemicals, liquid and solid waste on impermeable surfaces. Undertaking refuelling of plant, equipment and vehicles on impermeable surfaces. Ensuring all tanks and drums are bunded in accordance with established best practice guidelines. Provision of spill kits at high risk sites.
Re-fuelling of construction equipment and the addition of hydraulic oil or lubricants to vehicles/ equipment will take place in designated bunded areas within the main construction compound. A drip tray will be used beneath the fill point during refuelling operations in order to contain any spillages that may occur. Spill-kits and hydrocarbon absorbent packs will be stored in the cabin of each vehicle and operators will be fully trained in the use of this equipment.
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Traffic Management
A traffic management plan will be agreed with Kerry County Council for the duration of the works. Traffic Management will be in accordance with the details contained in the Environmental Report and recommendations of KCC. Construction traffic will comply with the local traffic requirements and in agreement with Kerry County Council road engineers.
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Traffic Signs Manual issued by the Department of the Environment provides details of the traffic signs which may be used on roads in Ireland, including their layout and symbols, the circumstances in which each sign may be used and rules for positioning them. Chapter 8 of the 1996 Traffic Signs Manual will be used on this project.
Local groups will be consulted in advance of works: eg. local schools (bus routes) and local residents. Dirt on roads; If required, a wheel-wash shall be installed within the temporary works compound to wash dirt from the wheels of road trucks transporting spoil off site. The access route shall be monitored to ensure no dirt accumulates on the public road due to the construction traffic and cleaned if required.
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Waste Management
All waste arising during the construction phase will be managed and disposed of in a way that ensures the provisions of the Waste Management Act 1996. A Construction Waste Management Plan will be implemented to minimise waste and ensure correct handling and disposal of construction waste in accordance with the Best Practice Guidelines on the Preparation of Waste Management Plans for Construction and Demolition Projects, Department of the Environment, July 2009.
Waste Manager A member of the construction tem will be appointed as waste manager for the construction phase. The waste manager will have overall responsibility to oversee, record and provide information to the relevant authorities on waste management for the project. Authority will be given to the waste manager to delegate responsibility to sub-contractors where necessary and to coordinate with suppliers, service providers and sub-contractors to prioritise waste prevention and salvage. The waste manager will be trained in how to set up and maintain a record keeping system, how to perform an audit and how to establish targets for waste management on site. He/she will be also be trained in the best methods for segregation and storage of recyclable materials, have information on the materials that can be reused on site and know how to implement a project specific waste management plan.
Waste Types Bedrock If bedrock is encountered during excavations, it will either be crushed onsite and used for infill during construction, or be removed from the site by licensed contractors under the Waste Management Act 1996 and subsequent amendments, Waste Management (Facility Permit & Registration) Regulations 2007, and the Waste Management (Collection Permit) Regulations 2007 and disposed of off-site.
Soil/Subsoil Soil will be removed during excavation of the foundation areas. Excess inert soils and subsoils excavated that is not required for use as fill on site following discussions with the landowner, will be disposed of or re-used offsite.
Any soil removed from off-site will be carried out by contractors licensed under the Waste Management Act of 1996 and subsequent amendments, the Waste Management (Facility Permit & Registration) Regulations of 2007 and the Waste Management (Collection Permit) Regulations of 2007. The volume of waste removed will dictate whether a certificate of registration, permit or licence is required.
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If any soil/subsoil is deemed to be contaminated it will be stored separately to the inert soil/subsoil, sampled and tested. The material will be appropriately classified as non-hazardous or hazardous in accordance with EU Council Decision 2003/33/EC which establishes the criteria for the acceptance of waste at landfills, before being transported to an appropriately licensed facility by permitted contractors.
Metal Metal is highly recyclable; there are numerous companies that will accept these materials. A segregated skip will be available in the site compound for storage of metals from site pending recycling.
Hazardous Materials During actual construction activities, on-site storage of any hazardous wastes will be minimised, with refuelling and oil changes carried out on a regular basis off site. In the unlikely event of any storage of all hazardous wastes on site, this will be undertaken so as to minimise potential for environmental impacts.
Non-Recyclable Waste All non-recyclable wastes will be transferred to the site compound at the end of the working day. In the site compound there will be a general skip or other receptacle provided for non-hazardous waste not suitable for reuse or recycling. This skip will include general wet waste (mixed food waste and food packaging), polystyrene, contaminated cardboard, contaminated plastic etc. Prior to removal, the receptacle will be examined by the waste manager to determine that recyclable materials have not been placed in there. If this is the case, efforts will be made to determine the cause of the waste not being segregated correctly.
Tracking and documentation procedures for off-site waste All movement of waste and the use of waste contractors will be undertaken in accordance with the Waste Management Act 1996, Waste Management (Facility Permit & Registration) Regulations 2007, and the Waste Management (Collection Permit) Regulations 2007. This includes the requirement for all waste contractors to have a waste collection permit issued by local authority where the majority of the contractors business takes place.
If the waste is being transported to another site, a copy of the waste permit or EPA Waste Licence for that site must be provided to the waste manager. If the waste is being shipped abroad, (in this unlikely event) a copy of the Transfrontier Shipping (TFS) document must be obtained from Dublin City Council (as the relevant authority on behalf of all local authorities in Ireland) and kept on site along with details of the final destination (permits, licences etc). A receipt from the final destination of the material will be kept as part of the waste management records.
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Reinstatement of Land
Once all works are complete, the access route and the construction areas around the substation are restored to their original condition or better. Generally this work is carried out by a specialised agricultural contractor and is carried in accordance with the relevant IFA agreements and in consultation with the individual landowner.
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Summary
Construction of the East Kerry North West Cork Project can be summarised as follows: The substation construction activities will take place at a fixed construction site Work will only be carried out during normal working hours. All planning conditions will be implemented and contractor will be supervised and managed closely to ensure full compliance. Duration of work at East Kerry North West Cork substation will be approx. 12-18 months.(Subject to agreement post-planning with contractors and ESBN)
Note: This document should be read in conjunction with the overall Environmental Report and its specific recommendations for the East Kerry North West Cork Project.
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