1 Introduction

This document describes the Outline Construction Methods. Further detailed,

specific
Construction Method Statements that must be submitted by the Contractor (once
appointed) Some specific hazards and other considerations have been identified by
the Designers.
These are listed under each activity and must be included in the Risk Assessment
and Method Statement for that section of the work. For the avoidance of doubt,
this must not be assumed to be a complete list and the team undertaking the Risk
Assessment should address any other hazards which could impact the work.

2 Site Establishment/Compounds/Delivery Area

2.1 Summary of Works/Methods
The site establishment consists of the following:
Main contractor site office this is to be located adjacent to the
powerhouse location at approximately 243530,760611

two portacabin offices,

Lock-up storage container,

Site welfare facilities.

Client offices to be located adjacent to the main contractor site office

Pipeline delivery area Pipes will be delivered to an area (grid reference
247650,757382) adjacent to the B846 approximately 3.25km east of the
start of the access track by Allt Eigheach.
Pipeline storage area: From this temporary delivery/storage area, pipes will
transported onto site in small loads by tractor and trailer. They will be
stored on site at an area just north of the forestry, approximate grid
reference 243480,760940 until required for use.
Access tracks the existing access track to the powerhouse location requires
some minor repairs prior to start of works. This includes repair of sections

that have been washed out and ensuring that the two proposed passing
areas are safe and accessible. From the powerhouse location to the intake
the existing tracks are in varying states of repair and some a short new
section of track will also be required.
Watercourse crossings culverts will be installed in the two tributaries of
Allt

Eigheach, to the south of the powerhouse location. A new vehicular bridge

crossing over the Allt Eigheach will be constructed, with a short stretch of
new track to link it to the existing track.

Intake working area a small working area near to the Intake will be
prepared for:

Intake area site office portacabin

Intake area lock-up storage container

Intake area welfare facilities

Site notices
2.2 The Method Statements which have been identified for this work are:
Site Establishment Method Statement
Method Statements will be in place prior to any work commencing on this activity
and shall address, as a minimum:
the preparation for and delivery of plant and materials to the area in
question
the establishment of the initial means of access to the site
the type and establishment of a temporary welfare facility (until such
time that the full welfare facilities may be established)
Public Access and Safety
Hazards which will be considered, as a minimum, in the associated Risk Assessment
will include
the safety of road users when offloading plant
the safety of pedestrians
the prevention of debris being deposited on public highway

 the prevention of contact with the overhead power cables

6 Powerhouse Construction
6.1 Summary of Works/Methods
The powerhouse is sited away from the river and does not involve any de-watering
works.
The powerhouse area is adjacent to the existing access track.
The following is the outline for method for the construction of the powerhouse:
Site preparation
- Removal and storage of vegetation and topsoil - Excavation of foundations for
pipe anchor block, turbine sump and transformer compound, and for powerhouse
wall footings - If required, pumps will be used to keep the working area dry and
this will be discharged to a settlement pit dug several meters away from the burn.
Construction
o Cast foundations and main floor slab
o Build superstructure and roof
o Formalise hard-standing area
Reinstatement and landscaping
Drawings of the proposed powerhouse building are given in Appendix F
6.2 The Method Statements which have been identified for this work are:
Powerhouse Method Statement - Slab Excavation
Powerhouse Method Statement - Slab Construction
Powerhouse Method Statement - Blockwork
Powerhouse Method Statement - Roof
Powerhouse Method Statement - Gantry
Method Statements will be in place prior to any work commencing on this activity
and shall address, as a minimum:

 the excavation of the base and foundations for the building

the installation of formwork for the reinforced concrete slab and sump
the installation of the reinforcement steel
the mixing, placing and compaction of the concrete
the construction of the blockwork building walls
the construction of the roof
the installation of the overhead gantry
the installation of fittings (doors, vents, guttering etc)
Hazards which will be considered, as a minimum, in the associated Risk Assessment
will include
the prevention of falls into unattended excavations
the prevention of falls from height
the prevention of pollution of the adjacent watercourses (sediment,
cement, refuelling) see Environmental Management Plan
COSSH assessments for fuels and cemen
the plant (incl. valid certification) to be used for lifting