Environmental Statement volume 4 - Chiltern Evergreen3

types arising from the project, (eg non-contaminated spoil during construction), theintention will be to describe the quantities and way in which these will be managedin the scheme description section of the ES. The effects of transporting waste willbe covered by the traffic and transport assessment component of the ES. Waste willnot be assessed as an environmental topic in itself.3.1.7 The anticipated level of construction and operational employment will beaddressed in the scheme description of the ES. Employment will not be assessed asan environmental topic in its own right.3.2 NOISE AND VIBRATIONIntroduction3.2.1 The EIA will assess the potential environmental noise and vibration impacts arisingfrom the dualling of the existing line between Oxford and Bicester and the newrailway facilities. It will consider the potential noise and vibration impact duringthe construction phase and operation.3.2.2 Adverse impacts may arise during construction of the scheme. During constructionlocalised noise disturbance over relatively short durations will be unavoidable insome places. The EIA will identify possible measures to attenuate noise to apracticable minimum during construction.3.2.3 Potential adverse noise impacts during operation will include noise generated byadditional trains. These potential impacts are likely to affect noise sensitiveresidential receptors close to the route. Receptors along the route are residential,but other noise or vibration sensitive properties will be considered if any arelocated close to the line. Noise from amended traffic access arrangements andstations will also result in noise changes. The EIA will examine which receptorswill be affected by adverse noise impacts. The noise and vibration assessment willdetermine the net effect of the proposal and will also identify whether anymitigation measures are appropriate.Potential Noise and Vibration ImpactsConstruction3.2.4 Potential effects of temporarily increased HGV activity on feeder routes to theconstruction sites will be assessed.3.2.5 During construction some bulk materials might be supplied by rail during thedaytime and/or at night and at weekends. The properties most likely to be affectedby this night-time or weekend activity are those in the immediate vicinity of theexisting track. Additionally, noise impacts may occur to properties near to thosespecific works at station locations, sites for new bridges, the chord site and theapproaches to Oxford Station.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT17CHILTERN RAILWAYS LTD