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9.18.3 NOISE, VIBRATION AND DUST EMISSIONS
N7 Naas Road Widening & Interchanges Scheme
It is anticipated that rock will be encountered in some areas of the development and
accordingly bridge foundation works and drainage works may cause some noise
pollution during the operation of rock-breaking machinery. These activities however
are usually of short duration.
Dust emissions and noise pollution are dependent on meteorological conditions, the
type of construction plant used, distance from the source of nuisance and the source of
the raw material being imported. People living within 300m of the proposed site will be
subjected to varying degrees of nuisance, inversely proportional to the distance from
the proposed scheme.
Vibration due to piling for bridge structures etc. will be controlled where necessary.
Ground vibration from construction works would not be expected to cause undue
disturbance or structural damage.
In order to mitigate against the impact of noise pollution from construction plant, the
works specification will specify hours outside which certain noise levels may not
operate. The specification for the works will further require the contractor to take
adequate measures to limit dust.
Environmental Impact Statement 179
June 2001
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