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Approximately ten vehicles are expected to be used during operation, which
may disrupt wildlife corridors, decrease the movement of certain species in
the area, and delay migration. This would be particularly relevant for the
local deer (Cervus elaphus), antelope (Tragelaphus species) and fox (Vulpes
species), that were observed in the Study Area.
Impact Significance
The impacts during the operational phase are likely to be local and
continuous. The magnitude is therefore considered to be negligible - low.
As analysed for the construction phase, the sensitivity of the environment is
considered to be high.
The significance of the negative impacts on biodiversity during operation is
considered to be of minor – moderate significance.
7.7.3 Impact Description and Significance: Decommissioning
Impact Description
All infrastructure (including the cables and pylon for the connection to the
Benin North Substation) will be dismantled. Machinery, steel and dismantled
materials will be recycled where possible and disposed of at licensed disposal
sites. In the short-term, the noise, dust and vehicle emissions generated
during decommissioning may be similar to those observed during
construction. Potential impacts may also relate to contamination from
incorrect disposal of wastes generated during decommissioning.
In the long-term, however, particularly if the site is rehabilitated, the
ecological health and biodiversity could be restored over time.
Impact Significance
The impact of the Project on the biodiversity during decommissioning will be
negative, temporary and local. The magnitude of the impact is therefore
considered to be low.
The sensitivity of the receptor is expected to remain the same as for the other
Project phases, ie high.
The impacts during decommissioning are therefore judged to be of moderate
significance prior to mitigation.
7.7.4 Impact Description and Significance: Summary
A summary of the impacts of the Project on biodiversity is included in Table
7.18 below.
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