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5.23 Table 5.5 contains the effects predicted in the ES on the Heritage sub-objective, theproposed mitigation measures and an evaluation of the effect five years after the schemeopened.Table 5.6 - Predicted Effects and the Evaluation of the Heritage Sub-objectiveOrigin ofAssessmentASTESTSummary of Predicted EffectSubstantial benefits for integrity and context of two townsConservation Area, including numerous listed buildingsOverall the effects of the scheme on the Heritage subobjectiveare considered to be as expected in the ES.Archaeological assets that were identified after the ES waspublished have been investigated satisfactorilyAssessmentLargePositiveEffectAs expectedWater5.24 The AST predicted the scheme to have moderate negative effect on the Water subobjective.The ES made no reference to drainage proposals except as part of theecological mitigation.5.25 The drainage features were visited during the site visit and a visual appraisal indicatedthat they were performing satisfactorily.5.26 Table 5.7 contains the effects predicted in the ES on the Water sub-objective, theproposed mitigation measures and an evaluation of the effect five years after the schemeopened.TableB.13 – Summary of predicted effects on the Water sub-objectiveOrigin ofAssessmentASTESTSummary of Predicted EffectEven with mitigation, there may still be a significant risk ofpolluting very sensitive ground water during both constructionand operation and an impact on local drainageWater quality has been dealt with in accordance with the ESand the affect on water quality is as expected in the ESAssessmentModeratenegativeAs expectedPhysical Fitness and Journey Ambience5.27 Neither the AST or ES made reference to Physical Fitness or Journey Ambience, andthey are not defined as scheme objectives.5.28 It was noted that two footbridges were built as part of the scheme which were notdescribed in the ES and these would have improved the conditions for non motorisedusers crossing the bypass. There are two other at grade crossings on the route.50