Newlands Cross Upgrade EIS - European Investment Bank

South Dublin County Council N7 Newlands Cross Upgrade
Environmental Impact Statement
Arup Consulting Engineers
species which are readily available and of local provenance and the species composition will
reflect that of the habitat or habitats being lost.
Any habitat compensation will be carried out in association with the landscape design and in
accordance with the NRA guidelines: “A Guide to Landscape Treatment for National Road
Schemes in Ireland”. Appropriate and adequate landscape design will serve to compensate
over time for the loss of habitat, connect severed areas and offer opportunities for habitat
creation.
11.5.2.2 Fauna
Mitigation for legally protected animal species is dealt with in Section 11.5.1. For most other
species of fauna that are not legally protected in Ireland at present, no special mitigation
measures will be put in place.
11.5.2.3 Aquatic environment and fisheries
Surface water should discharge via a petrol/oil interceptor (ERFB), as outlined in Section
14.5.
11.6 Residual Impacts
Minor negative impacts associated with the construction phase of the proposed junction
upgrade and the use of temporary lands for traffic management during construction will be
reduced through the effective implementation of the proposed mitigation and the overall
impact of the scheme on ecology will be considered neutral.
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1
EPA, (2002), Guidelines on the information to be contained in Environmental Impact
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2 EPA, (2003). Advice Notes on Current Practice (in the preparation of Environmental Impact
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3
NRA, (2004). Guidelines for Assessment of Ecological Impacts on National Road Schemes.
National Roads Authority.
4
NRA, (2005). Environmental Assessment and Construction Guidelines. National Roads
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5 EU Habitats Directive (92/42/EEC), (1992). Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992
on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora.
6
EU Birds Directive (79/409/EEC), (1979). Council Directive 79/209/EEC of 2 April 1979 on
the conservation of wild birds.
7
Flora Protection Order, (1999). Statutory Instrument, S. I. No. 94 of 1999. Published by the
Stationary Office, Dublin.
8
Wildlife Act 1976, Wildlife (Amendment Act), (2000). Wildlife Amendment Act, Ireland, 18
December 2000, No. 38 of 2000.
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National Parks and Wildlife Service data base. http://www.npws.ie (accessed on 1 October
2007).
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