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Forthbank Wind Energy Development
7.6.3 In order to mitigate the disruption, delay, noise and vibration, which may be caused by the
movement of turbine components, the following measures are proposed:
• an appropriate escort would accompany movement of turbine components;
• timings of turbine deliveries would be agreed with the local roads authorities;
• traffic control measures would be used as appropriate during turbine movements;
and
• warning signs.
Operational Effects
7.6.4 As the numbers of vehicles required for normal operation and maintenance of the proposed
wind energy development are insignificant, no mitigation measures are required.
7.6.5 In the unlikely event that it becomes necessary to replace turbine components, or carry out any
other major works during the operational phase of the proposed wind energy development,
appropriate traffic management measures would be agreed with the local roads authority prior
to work commencing.
De-commissioning Effects
7.6.6 Prior to de-commissioning, a traffic assessment would be carried out and appropriate mitigation
measures agreed with the local roads authority.
7.7 Residual Effects
Construction Effects
7.7.1 The proposed mitigation measures would serve to limit the timing of construction traffic on the
local roads in the vicinity of the site and to minimise the effects on other road users and local
residents. The effects of the construction traffic on Forth Crescent although considered nonsignificant
will be the most intensive in terms of percentage increases, however the mitigation
measures will further reduce the temporary residual effects.
7.7.2 The impact of noise and vibration due to traffic on residents of properties in the residential area
around Forth Crescent is non-significant, and the mitigation measures will further reduce the
significance of the temporary impact.
7.7.3 Appropriate control measures should ensure that the impact of air pollution, dust and dirt is not
significant.
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