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8.5.2 Operation
• After construction, rehabilitate and revegetate disturbed areas to the
extent that this is feasible.
With the implementation of the mitigation measures, the residual impact
magnitude will become medium and the residual impact on biodiversity will
be reduced to moderate significance during construction.
The following mitigation measures shall be implemented in the construction
phase of the Project:
• Security and work lighting (both during construction and operation) shall
be shielded and directed downwards to prevent side-spill; the use of tall
mast lights shall be carefully assessed, and avoided if possible, to minimise
light impacts both during construction and operation;
• Implementation of the BMP and refresher training for all staff to ensure
that they are aware of all measures to protect floral and faunal species in
the Study Area;
• Ensure that all staff receive training on the ecological sensitivities to
minimise disturbance to floral and faunal species particularly those
identified to be of an elevated ecological status. Staff will be trained so that
they are aware of any specific migratory routes for faunal species, and an
enforcement of an anti-poaching policy. In addition drivers will receive
training to ensure safe driving techniques particularly near or through
nocturnal and migratory routes with appropriate speed limits established
and enforced;
• Control of any invasive floral species that may occur on the site
boundaries as a result of clearing the vegetation. This shall be managed
through the re-vegetation strategy.
With the implementation of the mitigation measures during operation, the
residual impact magnitude will be insignificant and the residual impact on
biodiversity will be reduced to minor significance.
8.5.3 Decommissioning
The mitigation measures identified for the decommissioning phase will follow
those identified for the construction phase. This is largely due to the fact that
the level of disturbance during this phase will mirror that observed during
construction.
Focused attention shall be on the re-vegetation of the Study Area, attempting
to return the site to its original status. One of the core aims of the mitigation
measures implemented during this phase shall be to increase and re-establish
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