Newlands Cross Upgrade EIS - European Investment Bank

South Dublin County Council N7 Newlands Cross Upgrade
Environmental Impact Statement
15.4 Interaction of Effects
Arup Consulting Engineers
An overview of interaction of environmental effects is outlined in Table 15.1.
15.4.1 Traffic, Air Quality, Climate and Noise & Vibration
Chapters 8, 9 and 10 evaluate the potential air quality, climatic and noise quality impacts
resulting from changes to the traffic regime during both the construction and operational
phases of proposed junction upgrade.
15.4.2 Traffic and Community
Chapter 13 outlines the potential impact construction traffic may have on the local
community. Traffic management during the construction phase is outlined in Chapter 5. The
proposed upgrade provides designated pathways for both cyclists and pedestrians in the
operational phase.
15.4.3 Landscape and Noise & Vibration
In order to mitigate the impact of noise generated during the operational phase of the proposed
junction upgrade at certain properties, it is proposed to provide noise barriers. The proposed
dimensions and locations of the noise barriers (and the mitigation of the visual impact of these
barriers) are outlined in Chapters 7 and 8.
15.4.4 Landscape and Community
The proposed junction upgrade requires land take for planting and landscaping post
construction. The proposed land take associated with the landscaping is outlined in Chapter 7.
15.4.5 Landscape and Ecology
The proposed junction upgrade will require the removal of certain trees and hedgerows.
Subsequent to construction, landscaping will include re planting. The tree removal and
planting proposals have been assessed in order that they consider the interaction with the
ecological objectives. The extent of this removal and re planting is outlined in Chapter 7.
15.4.6 Noise & Vibration and Archaeological, Architectural and Cultural Heritage
The potential impact upon structures through vibration associated with both the construction
and operational phases has been addressed in Chapter 8.
15.4.7 Noise & Vibration and Community
The potential impacts associated with noise and vibration on the local community, and notably
the Newlands Cross Golf Course are outlined, along with the mitigation measures, in Chapter
8.
15.4.8 Climate and Air Quality
The potential effect of the proposed junction upgrade on air quality and subsequently climate
change has been evaluated in Chapters 9 and 10 respectively.
15.4.9 Ecology and Surface Water & Drainage
The potential impacts to local watercourses and to local ecology from the construction and
operational phases of the proposed junction upgrade are evaluated and mitigation measures
proposed in Chapters 11 and 14.
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