Noise and Vibration
Noise and vibration are complex subjects that can only be summarised here. Further reading (accessed at the foot of this page) will give much more detail and demonstrate the work that has gone into evaluating these aspects of the project.
Construction Phase
For the construction phase, the noise levels would vary from day to day depending upon a number of factors including type of plant being used, type of activity, distance from the site boundary, screening, duration of activity and nature of activity. For the assessment of impact for the construction phase it is conluded that, by adopting the proposed mitigation measures, the impact would result in a negligible slight adverse effect albeit a temporary noise source.
During Operation
The residual impact from operational noise has been assessed and is deemed to have negligible effect, or at worst a slight effect, on noise levels at the nearest residential dwellings. The assessment allowed for an example of mitigation that could be implemented to control noise from the site to achieve the acceptable noise level. There are a number of different ways to mitigate noise, for example, the use of noise control at source and/or the selection of different plant equipment, which may be quieter, can be investigated. When further detailed information is available on specific plant selection, it may be necessary to undertake a further noise assessment to check that any planning consent conditions would be achieved.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What measures would be implemented to reduce construction noise?
- How noisy is the site?
- Would there be any noise during the night?
- Has noise caused by fuel deliveries been accounted for?
Downloads
| Document | Published | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Statement Volume 1, Chapter 11 - Noise and Vibration | Mar 2009 | 238 kB |
| Figure 11.1 - Baseline Noise Monitoring Positions | Mar 2009 | 2,307 kB |
| Appendix 11.1 - 11.10 - Noise Data | May 2008 | 178 kB |
