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Complete Environmental Impact Statement (excluding drawings), , 4615k

TABLE OF CONTENTS – Volume 1, , 18k

Non Technical Summary of the Environmental Impact Statement

Part I
Background Information and General Description

Chapter 1 Introduction, , 51k
1.1 General
1.2 Purpose of the Scheme
1.3 Legal Requirements
1.4 Public Consultation
1.5 Difficulties Encountered

Chapter 2 Background to the Project, , 67k
2.1 Existing Road Network
2.2 The Need for a New Road
2.3 Existing Traffic Conditions and Accidents

Chapter 3 Description of Proposed Scheme, , 185k
3.1 General Description of Scheme
3.2 Road Design
3.3 Earthworks
3.4 Bridges and Structures
3.5 Drainage
3.6 Pedestrian and Cycling Provision
3.7 Signing and Lighting
3.8 Accommodation Works
3.9 Utilities

Chapter 4 Alternative Routes Considered, , 93k
4.1 Examination of Alternative Alignment Requirements
4.2 Development of Possible Route Options
4.3 Alternative Route Options
4.4 Assessment of Alternative Route Options
4.5 Development of the Preferred Route
4.6 Usk Little Overbridge

Chapter 5 Traffic Modelling, Traffic Impacts and Economic Analysis, , 264k
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Methodology
5.3 Data Collection
5.4 Traffic Growth
5.5 Other Transport Links
5.6 Model Building and Calibration
5.7 N9 Kilcullen to Powerstown Scheme
5.8 Economic Assessment
5.9 Conclusions

Part II
Significant Environmental Effects and Proposed Ameliorative Measures

Chapter 6 Human Beings, , 468k
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Methodology
6.3 Population
6.4 Predicted Impacts
6.5 Remedial or Reductive Measures

Chapter 7 The Natural Environment
7.1 Natural Environmental Issues, , 10k
7.2 Flora, Fauna and Fisheries, , 129k
7.2.1 Introduction
7.2.2 Methodology
7.2.3 The Receiving Environment
7.2.4 Predicted Impacts
7.2.5 Remedial or Reductive Measures,
7.2.6 Residual Impacts
7.3 Water Quality, , 209k
7.3.1 Introduction
7.3.2 Methodology
7.3.3 The Receiving Environment
7.3.4 Proposed Development:- Drainage
7.3.5 Predicted Impacts
7.3.6 Remedial or Reductive Measures
7.3.7 Residual Impacts
7.4 Noise and Vibration, , 110k
7.4.1 Introduction
7.4.2 Assessment Methodology
7.4.3 The Receiving Environment
7.4.4 Potential Impacts and Amelioration Measures
7.4.5 Construction
7.4.6 Residual Impacts
7.5 Air Quality Impact Assessment, , 120k
7.5.1 Introduction
7.5.2 Forecasting Methods
7.5.3 The Receiving Environment
7.5.4 Predicted Impacts
7.5.5 Remedial or Reductive Measures
7.5.6 Residual Impacts
7.6 Soils and Geology, , 51k
7.6.1 Introduction
7.6.2 The Receiving Environment
7.6.3 Proposed Development/Site Investigations
7.6.4 Predicted Impacts
7.6.5 Remedial or Reductive Measures
7.6.6 Residual Impacts
7.7 Climate, , 22k
7.7.1 Introduction
7.7.2 Characteristics of the Proposed Scheme
7.7.3 Impact of Scheme on Climate
7.7.4 Description of Mitigation Measures
7.7.5 Residual Impacts

Chapter 8 Landscape, , 155k
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Methodology
8.3 The Receiving Environment
8.4 Predicted Impacts of the Scheme
8.5 Remedial or Reductive Measures

Chapter 9 Material Assets, , 220k
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Agriculture
9.3 Residential Property
9.4 Commercial Property
9.5 Recreational Areas

Chapter 10 Architectural, Archaeological and Cultural Heritage, , 769k
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Assessment Methodology
10.3 The Existing Environment
10.4 Predicted Impacts
10.5 Remedial and Reductive Measures
10.6 Recommendations & Mitigation Measures During Construction

Chapter 11 Construction Phase, , 80k
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Timescale of Construction
11.3 Construction Activities
11.4 Impact of Construction Activities
11.5 Remedial or Reductive Measures

Chapter 12 Interrelationships, , 10k

Chapter 13 Mitigation Measures, , 47k
13.1 Human Beings
13.2 The Natural Environment
13.3 The Landscape
13.4 Material Assets
13.5 Cultural Heritage
13.6 Construction Phase

Acknowledgements, , 51k

Volume 2 Drawings
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