Platin Cement Works Extension
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
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Irish Cement Ltd
November 2005
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Table of Contents
Introduction……………………………………………………………………….
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Non-Technical Summary………………………………………………………..
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Description of Scheme…………………………………………………………..
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Planning Context of Development……………………………………………..
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Human Beings…………………………………………………………………....
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Flora & Fauna………………………………………………………………...…..
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Soil…………………………………………………………………………………
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Water………………………………………………………………………………
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Air Quality……………………………………………………………………..…..
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Climate…………………………………………………………………………….
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Noise & Vibration…………………………………………………………………
11-1 - 11-18
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Landscape & Visual Appraisal………………………………………………….
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Cultural Heritage…………………………………………………………………
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Material Assets: Traffic………………………………………………………….
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Waste……………………………………………………………………………...
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Construction………………………………………………………………………
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Interaction of the foregoing……………………………………………….……..
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Conclusion………………………………………………………………………..
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Site Location
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Principle Elements of the Proposed Development
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Proposed Development – Contiguous South Elevation
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Proposed Development – Contiguous East & West Elevations
Figure 9.1
Dust Monitor Locations
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Nitrogen Dioxide : Existing Scenario – Average Emissions
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Particulates : Existing Scenario – Average Emissions
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Nitrogen Dioxide : Proposed Scenario – Average Emissions
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Particulates : Proposed Scenario – Average Emissions
Figure 10.1
Dublin Airport 1998 Windrose
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Noise Monitoring Location
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Site Context
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Areas of visual quality
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Landscape Planning Context
Photomontage 1
View looking north along R152
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View looking west from the N1 approaching Drogheda Town
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View looking east from Red Mountain
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View looking northwest approaching the M1 Toll Plaza
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View looking northwest from north of the M1 Toll Plaza
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View looking south, from N51 overbridge north of the M1 Boyne Valley Bridge
Photomontage 7
View looking east / southeast from Newgrange
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View looking east / southeast from Dowth
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View looking east / southeast from Knowth
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View looking northwest from eastern end of Bellewstown Ridge
Photomontage 11
View looking northwest from the northern slopes of Bellewstown Ridge
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INTRODUCTION
1.1
This Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been prepared to accompany an
application to Meath County Council by Irish Cement Ltd, for full Planning Permission for
the construction of an extension to the existing Cement Works at Platin, Co. Meath.
1.2
The subject application is for full planning permission for an extension to the existing
cement works on an 8.2 hectare site within its property boundary at Platin, Co. Meath. The
site is located in the townland of Platin (see Figure 1.1).
1.3
This application is for a new kiln and associated plant. The main elements of the
development include the following, as shown on Figure 1.2. The contiguous elevations of
the proposed development from the south, east and west are shown on Figures 1.3 and 1.4.
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Raw Materials store
Raw Mill
Preheater Tower and Stack
Kiln
Kiln Filter
Grate Cooler
Grate Cooler Filter
Office Building
Coal Mill Building
Clinker Storage silo
Cement Mill Building
Workshop / stores
Associated conveyors
Site works and internal roads.
Miscellaneous buildings, structures and services.
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The proposed development requires the demolition of existing factory offices, stores and
maintenance workshops. Replacement office and stores / workshop buildings will be
located elsewhere on site. 24 no. and 7 no. associated car parking spaces will be provided
for these buildings respectively. Demolition of a redundant boiler house and oil storage tank
will be carried out to facilitate construction of the proposed new workshop and stores.
Improvement of sightlines at the Irish Cement Ltd. entrance on the R152 will be carried out,
which will include setback of existing fencing and boundary planting.
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The Platin Cement Works was established in the early 1970’s with an initial annual capacity
of the order of 400,000 tonnes of clinker. It was expanded, with the addition of a second
kiln, in the late 1970’s when nominal capacity was expanded to 1,600,000 tonnes of clinker
per annum.
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Irish Cement now propose to install a new kiln and associated plant and to decommission
the first kiln. This will increase the overall production capacity to 2.4 million tonnes of
clinker per annum. This in turn gives rise to a production of cement in the order of 2.8
million tonnes per annum. This will allow the company to maximise efficiency through
economies of scale.
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Environmental Impact Assessment
This Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been prepared to accompany an
application to Meath County Council, by Irish Cement Ltd. (ICL), for planning permission for
an extension to the cement works at Platin, Co. Meath.
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The application site, covering approximately 8.2 hectares is currently in the ownership of
Irish Cement Ltd, and forms part of their overall 426 hectare site. The site is situated west
of R152 regional road (Duleek to Drogheda), approximately 3 km from Drogheda. It is
located in the townland of Platin, within the jurisdiction of Meath County Council.
1.9
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedures are required for certain types and
scales of development, as set out in the European Union Directive (85/337/EEC) amended
by Council Directive 97/11/EC and effected by the Statutory Regulations in Ireland (S.I. No.
600 of 2001; No’s 92 and 93 of 1999 and S.I. No. 349 of 1989). The Fifth Schedule of the
Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 600 of 2001) specifies developments
to which EIA applies and for which an EIS is required. The proposed development at Platin
Cement Works falls into the category of ‘installations for the manufacture of cement’ and
therefore an EIS is required to accompany the planning application to Meath County
Council.
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The content and structure of this Environmental Impact Statement are in accordance with
the EPA Guidelines for the preparation of EIS.1
1.11
The 1989 Regulations were amended in 1994 by the European Communities
(Environmental Impact Statement) (Amendment) Regulations, 19942. These Regulations
give sole rights to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess and set standards
for all emissions to the environment from scheduled classes of development. The EPA
effect controls on emissions by means of an Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) Licence.
1.12
The manufacture of cement falls within Part 2, Class 5b of the Fifth Schedule of the
Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 600 of 2001) (Class 5b All
installations for the manufacture of cement). The production of cement at the existing
cement works is subject to IPC Licence No. 268 issued by the EPA to Irish Cement Ltd. in
October 1997.
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Brady Shipman Martin (BSM) has been appointed by Irish Cement Ltd. to prepare an EIS
for the proposal to extend the cement works at Platin. The EIS has been coordinated and in
part prepared by environmental and landscape staff at BSM, assisted by appropriate
consultants, including E.G Pettit & Company, Consulting Engineers. E.G Pettit & Company
has also been appointed to prepare the engineering drawings and outline specification for
the proposed development. A full list of contributors to the EIS is included overleaf.
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Company Background
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Cement Limited (subsequently named Irish Cement Ltd.) was founded as a public company
in 1936. The construction of the cement plants, one at Drogheda, Co. Meath and the other
at Castlemungret, Co. Limerick, was undertaken in the following two years. The Drogheda
factory had an annual production capacity of 150,000 tonnes while Limerick’s output was
75,000 tonnes.
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Demands for cement rose quickly and plans were soon made to develop the Drogheda
Works by adding a second kiln. This went into operation in 1940, and by 1954 a third kiln
was added at Drogheda and a second kiln at Limerick, which together boosted production
capacity to about 700,000 tonnes per year.
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By the mid-sixties three further kilns had been added in Limerick, increasing combined
yearly output of both Works to 1.3 million tonnes. The need for production capacity
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increased, and in 1967 Irish Cement Ltd. decided to build a completely new plant at Platin,
Co. Meath.
In 1970 Cement Limited and Roadstone Limited merged to form Cement Roadstone
Holdings Ltd – subsequently named CRH plc.
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The new plant was constructed in 1972 at Platin, some 3kms south-west of Drogheda and
included a 400,000 tonne capacity single kiln unit. Subsequently, capacity was increased to
1.6 million tonnes of clinker annually by installing a second, much larger, kiln. As a result,
production at the older, relatively inefficient Drogheda Works was gradually phased out.
Facilities there were subsequently converted and developed to produce sea water magnesia
for export.
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In 1995, Meath Co. Co. granted permission, for a minor extension of 5.8 hectares to the
existing established quarry at Platin, and retention of the existing overburden mound. In
1998 Irish Cement Ltd. was granted planning permission to extend the existing Platin quarry
by lowering the quarry floor to a finished floor level of 20m below Ordnance Datum
(Poolbeg). In 1999 Meath Co. Co. granted permission to Irish Cement Ltd. for construction
of 2 new silos at the cement works site. In 2000 permission was granted for the construction
of new office premises at the cement works site. In 2002 permission was granted for a
westward extension to Platin quarry, extending to 45ha with a finished floor level of 20m
below Ordnance Datum (Poolbeg).
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In 2003 permission was granted by Meath County Council for the construction of 2 no. new
entrances, including a security gate lodge and closure of 4 no. existing entrances at Platin
Cement Works.
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Scoping
The contents and scoping of the EIS were determined following:
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Scoping for the Environmental Impact Statement identified the principal matters requiring
detailed assessment as:
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Detailed consultation with Irish Cement Ltd.;
Consultations with Meath County Council;
Knowledge of developing Irish and EU environmental regulations;
Knowledge of the area gained through previous work and site visits;
The content of Annex III of Directive 85/337/EEC;
‘Guidelines on the Information to be contained in Environmental Impact Statements’
issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, 2002.
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Air Quality
Traffic
Landscape & Visual Amenity.
These issues, along with all other relevant environmental factors are addressed in the
following chapters. Due to the industrial nature of the application site (with the entire site
consisting of disturbed ground), it was agreed with Meath County Council that a detailed
assessment with regard to flora and fauna and cultural heritage would not be required.
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Contributors
The contributors to the Statement, in alphabetical order by topic, are as follows
Arup Menzies
Construction
E.G. Pettit & Co.
Human Beings
Brady Shipman Martin
Landscape & Visual Appraisal
Brady Shipman Martin
Noise and Vibration
Eanna O’Kelly & Associates
Non-technical Summary
Brady Shipman Martin
Orchestration of Statement
Brady Shipman Martin
Photomontages
Brady Shipman Martin
Planning Context of the Development
Brady Shipman Martin
Description of the Scheme
E.G. Pettit & Co.
Soil
E.G. Pettit & Co.
Traffic
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Waste
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Water
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Tom Bolger, B.E., M.Sc., C.Eng., MIEI
E.G. Pettit & Company
Thomas Burns B.Agr.Sc. (Land.Hort.), Dip.EIA.Mgt., MILI
Brady Shipman Martin
Michael Grace BA MSc(Plan) DipEnvEng MIPI MRTPI
Brady Shipman Martin
John Kelly, Barch (Hons)
Brady Shipman Martin
Aisling McDonnell BA MSc
Brady Shipman Martin
Don Menzies BE Bcomm PhD Euring Ceng FIEI
FIChemE MinstE MIGasE MCIBSE
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Eanna O’Kelly BE, M Acoustical Society of America
Eanna O’Kelly & Associates
Aine Ryan Dip ERM, BSc Sp Plan
Brady Shipman Martin
Dearbhla Walshe BSc Surv(Hons) DipEnvMan
Brady Shipman Martin
Sinead Whyte, MSc. BSc.
Arup Menzies
Guidelines on Information to be contained in EIS, Environmental Protection Agency, 2002, Environment Publications.
Statutory Instrument No. 84 of 1994
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NON TECHNICAL SUMMARY
2.1
Irish Cement Ltd., a company within the CRH Group, is planning to extend its cement
manufacturing plant at Platin, Co. Meath.
2.2
The Platin Cement Works was established in 1972 with an initial capacity of 400,000 tonnes
of clinker per annum. It was expanded in 1977 to give an overall nominal capacity of the
order of 1,600,000 tonnes of clinker
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Irish Cement now propose to install a new kiln and associated plant and to decommission
the first kiln. This will increase the overall production capacity to 2.4 million tonnes of clinker
per annum. This in turn gives rise to a production of cement in the order of 2.8 million
tonnes per annum. This will allow the company to maximise efficiency through economies of
scale.
2.4
This application is for the new kiln and associated plant.
development include the following:
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Limestone Store
Raw Materials store
Raw Mill
Preheater Tower and Stack
Kiln
Kiln Filter
Grate Cooler
Grate Cooler Filter
Office Building
Coal Mill Building
Clinker Storage silo
Cement Mill Building
Workshop
Associated conveyors
Site works and internal roads.
Miscellaneous buildings structures and services.
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The main elements of the
The proposed development requires the demolition of existing factory offices, stores and
maintenance workshops. Replacement office and stores / workshop buildings will be located
elsewhere on site. 24 no. and 7 no. associated car parking spaces will be provided for these
buildings respectively. Demolition of a redundant boiler house and oil storage tank will be
carried out to facilitate construction of the proposed new workshop and stores. Improvement
of sightlines at the Irish Cement Ltd. entrance on the R152 will be carried out, which will
include setback of existing fencing and boundary planting.
Impacts of the Development
2.6
The topics to be addressed within an Environmental Impact Statement are Human Beings,
Flora and Fauna, Soil, Water, Air, Climate, Noise, Landscape, Cultural Heritage, Waste,
Construction and finally Interaction of the Foregoing. Each of the aforementioned are
examined with reference to;
The receiving environment;
The nature and scale of the impact;
Assessment of the impact; and
Mitigation measures
2.7
The impacts associated with this development are categorised into “Type”, “Quality”,
“Significance” and “Duration”.
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2.8
At the time of preparation of this EIS two potential developments were identified in the
vicinity of the existing cement works and subject site. These potential developments are:
The Proposed Indaver Ireland Waste Management facility including a community
recycling park, a recycling plant for non-hazardous industrial material, a waste to energy
plant for non-hazardous waste; and
The proposed Scottish and Southern Energy Power Station.
2.9
While the situation with regard to the proposed power station is in some doubt, the relevant
data for both potential developments has been included in the assessment of the traffic, air
quality and visual impact of the proposed development at Platin Cement Works, in order to
provide a robust and conservative assessment.
Human Beings
Habitation in the immediate area is sparse and is generally confined to linear settlement
patterns along local routes. Irish Cement Ltd., through its cement works and quarry at Platin
employs some 250 people directly and generates significant additional employment in
various service and supply industries. Construction of the proposed development will
employ approximately 300 construction staff for a period of approximately 24 months. The
proposed development will sustain current employment levels during operation of the cement
works. The proposal will not therefore have a direct negative impact on the local resident
population.
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Flora and Fauna
The proposed cement works extension will be constructed entirely within the existing cement
works area, which is an area of disturbed ground and hardstanding. Following consultation
with Meath County Council officials, it has been agreed that a flora and fauna assessment of
the existing cement works site is not necessary.
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2.12
The construction of the proposed new building structures, which will be located within the
curtilage of the existing cement works facility, will require extensive foundations to be taken
down to bedrock. Excavated material from the excavations will either be deposited in the
overburden mound in accordance with the company’s IPC Licence (No. 268), or where
possible will be recycled as a raw material.
2.13
The new construction will not require the removal of any topsoil from the site, as all the
buildings are located in previously excavated areas.
Water
2.14
Currently three sources of water are used in the cement works at Platin. Cooling water is
sourced from the adjacent limestone quarry. There is a secondary back-up supply of cooling
water from the Cruicerath public supply. Domestic water is sourced from the public mains.
Large quantities of water are required in the cooling towers approximately 2.8 million litres
per day. The development of Kiln 3 will not increase water demand.
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Domestic water is used for domestic purposes and for laboratory testing. The development
will require an additional 10% of domestic water above existing requirements. It is therefore
envisaged approximately 19,000 litres per day are required.
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2.16
All water discharges from the site are currently controlled by the EPA (IPC Licence No. 268).
There are three sources of water feeding the single licenced discharge point from the site.
Domestic sewage is treated in an on-site treatment plant (currently being updated by the
installation of a Klargester type effluent treatment system) prior to discharge to the River
Nanny. Excess quarry water is also discharged to the River Nanny. The development will
give rise to a small increase in domestic effluent discharges though the increase will remain
within the limits specified by the EPA.
2.17
Surface water runoff from this site is controlled and treated prior to being discharged to the
River Nanny. The additional impervious area arising from this proposed development
amounts to 14,250 sq. metres. This represents an increase of less than 9% of the
impervious area of the total cement works site of 163,000 sq. metres. The increase in the
hydraulic load from this development is not significant in the context of the overall developed
site. Spent cooling water is discharged to the surface water drainage system and through
the settlement tanks to the River Nanny.
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No mitigation measures are proposed as the proposed development does not give rise to
any significant increase in discharges from the site and all discharges will be within the limits
set by the EPA.
Air Quality
Existing uses of the adjacent lands are mainly agricultural, with the exception of the
limestone quarry. The surrounding area has reasonable air quality. The upgrade of Irish
Cement plant’s facilities will be within the existing site area. The limestone quarry, which
provides the primary raw material for the cement making process, is to the west of the
factory site. The site is bounded on the South East by the road R152 and on the North East
by a minor road. Scottish Power and Indaver Ireland are proposing to build adjacent to the
Irish Cement Plant. The M1 is approximately 500m metres from the cement works.
2.20
Investigations reveal that all substances (PM10 and NO2), which will be emitted from the Irish
Cement site at Platin, will be at levels that are well below even the most stringent (2010)
ambient air quality standards and guidelines. Emissions of NO2 and PM10 from the existing
licenced discharge points do not lead to exceedance of any air quality guidelines. The
addition of the kiln 3 and associated support systems and the decommissioning of kiln 1 will
reduce the PM10 and NO2 ground level concentrations (GLC’s) due to improved
environmental efficiency.
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It is not expected that the proposed upgrade of the existing Irish Cement facility will result in
the generation of odours due to the nature of the development.
2.22
Fugitive emissions will be controlled under the site IPC Licence. During construction, the
potential for significant dust emissions will only arise during site clearance and excavation in
dry weather. During such activities levels of dust are likely to be low and localised.
Therefore there will not be any significant impacts.
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Particulate filters and NOx abatement equipment will be installed to the highest standards
and no air quality standards will be exceeded.
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Climate
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Ireland ratified the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in
April 1994 and the Kyoto Protocol in principle in 1997 and formally in May 2002.
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Irish Cement Platin facility has been allocated an individual installation allowance for the pilot
phase (2005-2007) of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). ICL holds a Green House
Gas (GHG) permit which allows it to emit CO2 equal to its specified GHG allocation in the
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Final Allocation Decision and to trade allowances with other participating installations or
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individuals. ICL’s allocation contributes to Ireland’s overall GHG budget which is calculated
to achieve Ireland’s Kyoto obligations.
Industrial impact on climate change is controlled by the ETS. ICL’s GHG emissions
allocation is based on its historical emissions data. The EPA carried out detailed site-by-site
verification of all baseline CO2 data provided by participants in the ETS prior to issuing
emissions allocations. An application for an amendment to the site’s greenhouse gas permit
will be made to the EPA to accommodate the proposed development.
2.27
Greater energy efficiency in clinker making is expected to be achieved as a result of the
proposed development. The existing kiln 1 and associated preheater are to be replaced by
modern, more energy efficient plant/equipment. The new kiln will generate approximately
12% less CO2 per tonne of clinker compared to Kiln 1.
2.28
The new preheater structure will accommodate an energy efficient preheater system. A
special de-NOx process will be employed in the preheater/kiln system to minimise NOx
emissions to the atmosphere. The new kiln will be fitted with a modern energy efficient grate
cooler.
2.29
The proposed scheme will not cause a significant increase in traffic. Therefore, trafficgenerated greenhouse gas emissions as a result of the proposed development will not be
significant.
2.30
The proposed development will not adversely impact on the climate and subsequently there
will be no residual impact on climatic factors.
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Noise
The existing noise environment was determined at the nearest noise sensitive location,
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The main noise sources likely to be relevant at the nearest noise sensitive location are those
components of plant, which are located externally, such as large fans and planetary coolers.
Other components of plant, which are located within buildings such as cement mills, are
lower order secondary sources.
2.33
Noise levels were measured and shown to be below limits set by the EPA in the company’s
IPC Licence.
2.34
The decommissioning of Kiln 1 and the commissioning of Kiln 3 will result in a zero increase
in emitted noise. Although the annual capacity of Kiln 3 of 1,200,000 tonnes of clinker is
three times that of Kiln 1, advances in technology mean that less fans and less fan power
are required.
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Landscape & Visual Appraisal
2.35
The landscape surrounding the Cement Works is typically rural and pastoral agricultural
land-uses predominate. Within this landscape the vertical ‘solid’ mass of the existing cement
works facility is a prominent visual reference and more immediately it forms the dominant
visual element within the landscape, particularly when viewed from the east.
2.36
Over the past 20 years, extensive landscaping has been carried out in and around the
cement works. Works have included the planting of over 65,000 trees and shrubs on some
12.6 hectares. Along with these works some smaller scale landscape works were also
undertaken at the entrances and associated with the new offices.
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The existing stacks rise to 145m and 153m above ordnance datum. It is proposed that the
new preheater tower and stack will rise to approximately 165m and 170m AOD respectively
and in doing so will form the tallest structures on site. The proposed preheater tower and
associated stack are to be sited east and slightly south of - but albeit close to - the existing
stacks. The top of the tower and the stack will be fitted with aircraft warning lights.
2.38
The proposed development will not give rise to significant additional landscape or visual
impact. At most the development will tend to be a significant focus of attention during
construction and thereafter will impact only in increasing the existing visual mass or bulk of
development on the site. This effect will be most noticeable from open areas within the
landscape to the immediate east; from the elevated vantage points of Red Mountain and
Bellewstown Ridge and from residential properties along the Cruicerath Road; the Donore to
Duleek Road; and the R152 Road.
2.39
In the medium and longer-term, given the presence of the existing facility and as no
appreciable change occurs within existing views it is considered that negative landscape or
visual impact will not arise from the proposed development.
2.40
The continuing establishment of the existing planting will increasingly have a more
pronounced effect in the screening and softening of the mass of the facility. All of the
landscape areas are managed and maintained under on-going landscape maintenance
contracts first established in the 1980s. The landscape and general plantings will continue to
be managed so as to maximise this effect.
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Cultural Heritage
The proposed cement works extension will be constructed entirely within the existing cement
works area, which is an area of disturbed ground and hardstanding. Following consultation
with Meath County Council officials, it has been agreed that a cultural heritage assessment
of the existing cement works site is not necessary.
Material Assets - Traffic
The proposed development will increase output from the cement works, improve the
production process and remove the need for imported clinker.
2.43
The proposed development at Platin Cement Works will give rise to an increase in the traffic
movements to and from the plant, both in the delivery of raw materials and despatch of
cement from the plant. However, the cessation of the sourcing of clinker from outside the
site, when the new development is operational, will eliminate this source of traffic.
2.44
As agreed with Meath County Council, the traffic impact assessment carried out for the EIS
takes into account additional traffic from the potential developments adjacent to the cement
plant such as the Waste Management facility proposed by Indaver Ireland and a power
station proposed by Scottish & Southern Power. While there is some doubt as to whether
the power station will go ahead, the potential traffic from this development is included in the
assessment.
2.45
There are several access points to the cement works site both from the R152 and county
road CR319, including a customer access directly off the R152 and three raw material/staff
access points off the county road CR319. There is also an access to the quarry area off the
R152. However, this access is not relevant to the proposed development.
2.46
To fully assess the existing conditions traffic surveys were conducted. As agreed with Meath
County Council NRTF high growth factors have been applied to estimate traffic volumes for
2009 the projected year of opening.
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2.47
During the construction phase of the development it is estimated that there will be
approximately 300 construction staff resulting in an additional 200 vehicles during the peak
construction period and an additional 40 daily truck movements.
2.48
The detailed assessment undertaken indicates that there will be a low impact on the
surrounding road network based on the development proposal and the two potential
developments. The proposed development will have a minimum impact on the road network
with peak hour traffic increases of less than 2%.
2.49
The detailed assessment also indicates that both the R152 site access and the R152/CR319
crossroads will operate satisfactorily during peak traffic periods with the additional traffic
generated by the proposed development and the other two potential developments.
Accordingly no mitigation measures are proposed.
Waste
2.50
The activity on the site is subject to an IPC Licence, issued by the EPA which obliges the
applicant to exercise control on the site that will:-
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encourage recycling of waste
contain waste in a safe manner
ensure the safe disposal of waste without risk to the environment
The Applicant applies stringent quality control procedures on the site, and ensures that the
above objectives are achieved. In addition to minimising waste, the Applicant has an
established practice of recycling where possible. This practice currently extends to pallets,
waste metals, water, paper, lubricants and process waste.
2.52
The applicant is a member of REPAK and as such is committed to the recycling of as much
waste as possible. Where wastes must be disposed of off site, only licensed collection and
disposal contractors are employed.
2.53
After commissioning, the proposed activity will at most give rise to an increase of less than
10% in the quantity of the waste arising on site, with the exception of overburden which will
increase by approximately 25%. However, systems are now in place at Platin to maximise
the use of overburden as a raw material. Systems will be employed to ensure the waste
management hierarchy is observed. The proposal will not therefore have a significant
impact.
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Construction
2.54
Site preparation for the proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existing
workshop, stores and office building and of the existing oil storage tanks and boiler house.
All site infrastructures such as drainage, water supply, are in place from the previous
development on this site.
2.55
The plant installation will proceed when the building work is sufficiently advanced. Large
plant items will be installed while building work progresses.
2.56
Once the site is sufficiently cleared, temporary facilities in the form of offices, personnel
facilities, storage compounds, etc. will be installed to facilitate the safe and orderly
progression of the works.
2.57
The most up to date environmental standards will be applied in planning and executing the
construction to ensure impacts on the environment are minimised.
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Construction work will only be permitted between 0700 and 2100 Monday to Friday and 0700
to 1800 on Saturdays. For some continuous operations, e.g. concrete slipforming and kiln
erection, works may take place outside these hours. During the construction period, all plant
and equipment will conform to noise emission limits set out in Statutory Instrument No. 320
of 1988 European Communities (Construction Plant and Equipment)(Permissible Noise
Level) Regulations 1988 and amendment set out in Statuary Instrument No. 359 of 1996.
2.59
At the peak of construction there will be up to 40 HGVs/day entering the site. Car numbers
entering the site will vary from approximately 30 per day initially up to approximately 200 per
day at peak.
2.60
It is expected that construction personnel will average approximately 300, employed for a
period of approximately 24 months.
2.61
Comparatively high noise levels could arise during the construction phase particularly from
the use of pneumatic jackhammers and/or hydraulic rock breakers in the demolition of the
existing offices and also during the demolition and the decommissioning of Kiln 1. Within
10m of this type of activity the noise levels are likely to be of the order of LAeq of 88 dBA.
2.62
At the nearest noise sensitive location, the noise level due to these types of activities would
be less than 50 dBA due to attenuation with distance and due to acoustic screening by parts
of the structures of the existing plant. This noise would be temporary and intermittent in
nature, and will have little impact on the nearest noise sensitive location.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE SCHEME
3.1
Irish Cement Ltd., a company within the CRH Group, is planning to extend its cement
manufacturing plant at Platin, Co. Meath.
3.2
The Platin Cement Works commenced production in 1972 when Kiln 1 was commissioned
with initial nominal capacity of 400,000 tonnes of clinker per annum. The plant was
expanded in 1972 with the addition of Kiln 2 which boosted nominal production capacity to
give an annual production of 1,600,000 tonnes per annum.
3.3
Irish Cement now proposes to install a new kiln and associated plant and to decommission
Kiln 1. This will give rise to an overall nominal production capacity of 2.4 million tonnes of
clinker per annum. This in turn gives rise to a production of cement in the order of 2.8
million tonnes per annum. The new development will reduce CO2 emissions per tonne of
cement and will ensure all production at the site can be from locally produced clinker. This
will allow the company to maximise efficiency through economies of scale.
3.4
This application is for the new kiln and associated plant.
development include the following, as shown on Figure 1.2.
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Raw Materials store
Raw Mill
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Coal Mill Building
Clinker Storage silo
Cement Mill Building
Workshop / stores
Associated conveyors
Site works and internal roads.
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The proposed development requires the demolition of existing factory offices, stores and
maintenance workshops. Replacement office and stores / workshop buildings will be
located elsewhere on site. 24 no. and 7 no. associated car parking spaces will be provided
for these buildings respectively. Demolition of a redundant boiler house and oil storage tank
will be carried out to facilitate construction of the proposed new workshop and stores.
Improvement of sightlines at the Irish Cement Ltd. entrance on the R152 will be carried out,
which will include setback of existing fencing and boundary planting.
3.6
The net footprint floor area of the principal manufacturing and ancillary buildings, including
storage is 17,566 sq.m.
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The Site
Existing use
3.7
The site has accommodated a cement manufacturing plant since 1972. To the west of the
factory site is the Limestone quarry, which provides the primary raw material for the cement
making process.
Adjoining Uses
3.8
The site is bounded on the south east by the road R152, on the north east by county road
CR319 and on the west by the limestone quarry. The existing uses of the adjacent lands
are agricultural, with the exception of the limestone quarry.
Access to the Site
There are four access points to the relevant development site from the adjoining roads as
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Access for dispatch of cement and to the Irish Cement Administration building off the
R152;
Access for factory employees and visitors from county road CR319 at the North
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Access to employee carpark from county road CR319 at the north boundary;
Access for raw material deliveries, i.e. shale etc. from county road CR319 on the
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3.10
There is also an access to the quarry area off the R152. However, this is not relevant to this
development.
3.11
The site is also served by an Iarnrod Eireann branch line which is used for the despatch of
bulk cement by rail.
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Description of Existing Facility
General
3.13
Cement manufacture has taken place on this site since 1972, and the plant was expanded
to meet market demand in 1977.
Quarrying: Limestone
3.14
Platin Cement Works is adjacent to adequate reserves of limestone suitable for cement
manufacture.
3.15
The reserves are overlain by glacial till. This material is removed on a planned basis. The
limestone is drilled and blasted prior to loading for transport to the plant proper. Typically,
18 metre faces are developed.
3.16
Dewatering of the quarry, the level of which is below the natural water table, is achieved by
pumping from a floor sump and deep wells.
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3.17
Diesel fuelled wheel loaders load off-highway dump trucks, of up to 65 tonne capacity for
transport of the ‘run-of-quarry’ stone to the crushing plant, which has a capacity of 1000
tonnes per hour.
3.18
The purpose of the crushing plant is to reduce the size of limestone to a nominal maximum
size of 100mm. While normal operation brings the crushed limestone to the limestone
store, a facility to feed an off-line emergency stockpile is available. Stone can be retrieved
from the outside pile via a mechanical infeeder. The main limestone store, of capacity
36,000 tonnes affords a blending effect that allows stone from different faces to be mixed
into a reasonably homogenous material. An on-line analyser is installed to provide
representative composite samples of crushed stone.
Shale
3.19
Shale is hauled by road from quarries near Donore and Denhamstown. A two stage
crushing system is operated for shale with a capacity of 500 tonnes per hour. The crushed
shale is stored in a homogenising store of capacity 12,000 tonnes. The shale system
includes a blending process to maximise the use of overburden (clay containing silica).
Rawmilling
Limestone and shale are extracted from the homogenising stores by specially designed
reclaimers and conveyed to separate mill feed hoppers. From the hoppers, these materials
are conveyed together by belt to the raw mills.
3.21
The objective of the rawmilling unit operation is to produce a meal of finely ground, dry and
intimately mixed raw materials. There are two raw mills operating in Platin at present. Mill
No. 1 is a horizontal ball mill that uses the action of spherical steel media in a revolving
chamber for grinding. It has a capacity of 110 tonnes per hour.
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Mill No. 2 is a vertical roller mill. It has a capacity of 330 tonnes per hour. Exhaust gases
from the kilns are used for drying the material in the raw mills.
3.23
The rawmeal produced in the mill is conveyed to homogenising silos by a combination of
pneumatic and mechanical equipment. There are four raw meal silos. Homogenising takes
place in the upper chamber, which has a capacity of 2,000 tonnes, and the rawmeal then
drops by gravity into the lower storage chamber that has a capacity of 5,000 tonnes per silo.
Clinker Making
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Rawmeal is extracted from storage silos and mechanically transported to a feed hopper.
The rawmeal flow is weighed and controlled on extraction from the feed hopper and
conveyed into the kiln system.
3.25
There are two kiln lines in Platin at present, Kiln 1 has a single stage preheater, Kiln 2 has a
four stage preheater.
3.26
The preheater of the kiln system is a counter current, cyclone based, heat exchanger where
heat is recovered from exhaust gases by the kiln feed. In the preheater, any residual
moisture is removed. Thereafter, the temperature of the rawmeal rises rapidly as it falls
through the preheater system where calcination begins. Conversely, the temperature of the
exhaust gases fall rapidly as it flows to the exit of the preheater system.
3.27
The rawmeal falls into the kilns proper from the preheaters. As the material travels down the
rotary kiln, the calcination process is completed and the transformation into clinker minerals
occurs at a material temperature of 1450ºC. To protect the kiln shell at these high operating
temperatures, a lining of refractory material is installed. This lining gradually wears away by
abrasion and thermal shocks. Renewal is required at approximately yearly intervals.
3.28
Kiln 1 is fitted with 11 planetary coolers. These are tubes attached to the kiln shell through
which the hot product clinker flows counter-currently to incoming air for combustion. Kiln 2
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has a grate cooler through which the clinker is passed and cooled by incoming air. Excess
air is drawn off and passed through an electrofilter before discharge to atmosphere. Cooled
clinker is transported from the kiln by mechanical conveyor to clinker silos. There are seven
clinker storage silos in Platin at present.
3.29
Combustion gases are drawn through the kiln and cyclone preheater by a fan. After the
preheater, the gases are cooled by water injection in a conditioning tower and subsequently
dedusted in an electrostatic precipitator. The exhaust gases are used for drying in the
rawmills. The dust collected in the conditioning tower and the precipitator is returned to the
kiln feed. The primary fuel for kiln firing at Platin is petroleum coke.
3.30
Pet coke is stored in on-site stockpiles. The material is pulverised in an airswept ball mill
before metering and pneumatic conveying into the kiln’s burners. Exhaust gases from the
kiln are used to ventilate the coal mill. These gases are cleaned in the coal mill’s
electrostatic precipitator before venting to atmosphere.
3.31
While the kilns are currently fired by petcoke, and have in the past used coal and oil, small
quantities of gas and oil are used to light and preheat the kiln at startup.
Cement Milling
Clinker is extracted mechanically from storage and transported by a combination of
mechanical conveyors to the feed hoppers of the three cement mills.
3.33
Gyspum is added at the cement mill to control the setting time of the final cement. A
Gypsum store is available for strategic stocks. On occasions the material is imported.
3.34
Three ball mills are operated at Platin Cement Works. Each mill is equipped with either a
water injection system or an air cooling system to control the internal mill temperatures
when required. Excessive temperatures cause dehydration of gypsum that modifies its
action in control of setting time. The finished product is conveyed by a combination of
mechanical and pneumatic means to one of the cement silos. Fillers such as limestone and
raw meal are added at the milling stage in accordance with standard requirements.
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Cement Storage and Dispatch
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There are ten cement storage silos in Platin. Two of the silos are used for the storage
and direct dispatch of bulk cement by road. Each of these silos has two truck loading bays.
There are four other bulk truck loading bays contained in a bulk outloading building. One of
the silos is dedicated for the storage and dispatch of bulk cement by rail, with a dedicated
weighbridge. One is allocated for the storage of slag binder, with a dedicated weighbridge.
The other six cement storage silos are used for buffer storage, to supply the four bulk truck
loading bays, supply of cement to the packing plant, transfer of cement to the rail silo and
for storage of special cements. There is also a dedicated outloading point for cement silo 6.
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Packing Plant
3.36
The cement is transported from the silos to the Packing Plant by a combination of air slides,
screw conveyers and elevators. There are two rotary packers which fill 25 kg. bags. The
bagged cement is palletized on two palletizers. The completed pallets are loaded onto
trucks by overhead crane or forklift for dispatch.
Existing Ancillary Facilities
3.37
Existing ancillary facilities on the site include:
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Underground cable tunnels, electricity sub-station and switch rooms
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Administration offices
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Roads and paved areas
Process water supply reservoir
Potable water supply from the public mains
Sewage treatment plant
Surface water settlement tanks
Proposed Development
Description of Proposed Development
Quarrying: Limestone
3.38
The adjacent quarry has capacity to meet the requirements of the proposed development.
No changes are envisaged for the limestone crushing plant, as sufficient capacity exists.
3.39
A new limestone store will be provided. This will be a circular building of diameter 97.0m
and approx. 25.0m high. New conveyors will be provided for filling and extraction of the
limestone.
Raw Milling
A new raw mill will be installed in a new raw mill building. Adjacent to the building there will
be a buffer storage hoppers for storage of raw materials.
3.41
The existing raw meal silos have sufficient capacity to store the additional raw meal
required.
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Clinker Making
A new preheater structure 120 metres high will be installed to accommodate an energy
efficient five-stage cyclone preheater system. This will be higher than the existing
preheater structures because an additional cyclone stage is being incorporated to improve
energy efficiency. A special de-NOx process will be employed in the preheater/kiln system
to minimise NOx emissions to the atmosphere.
3.43
A new kiln will be installed with a nominal capacity of 3,500 tonnes/day. In this instance, a
modern energy efficient grate cooler will be fitted. A new coal mill will be provided to
prepare the fuel for the new kiln. An additional 80,000 tonne clinker storage silo will be
constructed to provide additional storage capacity together with an associated 1,800 tonne
off-specification clinker silo. The conveyor systems will be modified to facilitate full
interchanging of clinker to new or existing silos and cement mills.
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Cement Milling
3.44
A new cement mill, with a capacity of 120 tonnes per hour, will be provided. The mill and
associated equipment will be installed in a new building.
3.45
A new cement conveyor system will be provided to transfer the cement to the cement
storage silos. The new conveyor will be integrated into the existing cement transfer system.
Cement Storage and Dispatch
3.46
Existing cement storage and dispatch facilities are sufficient to handle the increased output.
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New Office
3.47
A new office building will be provided to replace the existing office facility that will be
demolished to make way for the new kiln.
New Workshop and Stores
3.48
A new building to accommodate workshops and stores will be provided to replace the
existing facilities that will be demolished to make way for the new kiln.
Ancillary Works
These will include new drainage installation, concrete paved areas, retaining walls, etc. A
number of electricity sub-stations and switch rooms will be required.
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PLANNING CONTEXT OF DEVELOPMENT
4.1
This section of the EIS examines all planning and development publications relevant to the
proposed development at Platin Cement Works and Quarry, County Meath.
4.2
The publications below address the issues of the strength of the economic performance of
this area and sustainable development at both national and county levels. The site lies
within Meath County Council and therefore the Meath County Development Plan 2001 and
the Integrated Strategy for Meath to 2012 were examined. At a national level the National
Development Plan 2000-2006 (NDP) and the National Spatial Strategy 2002-2020 (NSS)
were examined.
Introduction
The market for cement in Ireland has been consistently growing and Irish Cement Ltd. needs
to ensure its ability to continue to supply the development requirements of the construction
industry from domestic production and native resources.
4.4
The original kiln at Platin, which was installed in 1972, is now nearing the end of its
economic life, and in line with similar installations of its time, will not have the capacity to
meet forthcoming environmental requirements.
4.5
The new development will ensure compliance with the new requirements into the future.
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National Spatial Strategy 2002-2020
4.6
The Greater Dublin Area (GDA) is the area which drives much of the
Country’s economic success, and in recent years has experienced
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“The performance of the GDA is pivotal to the overall economic wellbeing of Ireland”. (22)
4.7
What is also noted within the NSS is that in order to maintain the
success of the GDA and its surrounding counties;
“It is essential…that the performance of the economy of
the…GDA…is built upon so that its success, competitiveness and
national role are sustained into the future” (42)
4.8
Regarding economic development, our environment provides resources that support a range
of activities, some of which are mineral use and industry. It is noted that the main aim with
regard to these is to;
“Ensure that the resources are used in sustainable ways that put as much emphasis as
possible on their renewability” (114)
4.9
The development of the natural resources sector is stated as having a;
“Key role to play in supporting and advancing the economic well being of rural and coastal
areas” (101)
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4.10
Developments in the natural resources sector is seen as offering;
“Significant advantages for stable, long-term economic activity in rural areas, providing work
for which many of the skills required are available locally” (101)
National Development Plan 2000 – 2006
4.11
The National Development Plan (NDP) aims at building on the
economic progress found in Ireland through recent years and
strengthening future sustainable progress, based on the development
needs of the Country.
4.12
The Productive Sector includes manufacturing industry and natural
resources based industries. Such activities are;
“Essentially the driver of economic growth and as such is relied on to
deliver jobs and wealth creation” (121)
4.13
Through the Research, Technological Development and Innovation
(RTDI) programme, approximately €25million has been allocated to an
Environmental Research Programme, which will;
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“Concern itself with the need to measure the impact of economic development, as well as
contributing to sustainable development of natural resources using the highest
environmental standards” (133)
Strategic Planning Guidelines for the Greater Dublin Area,1999
4.14
The Strategic Planning Guidelines for the Greater Dublin Area, of which
areas of both urban and rural Meath are part, notes that:
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especially prevalent in counties Kildare, Wicklow and Meath”
(Chapter 2).
It will be necessary to ensure that development policies allow for the
production of sufficient aggregates in the Greater Dublin Area to meet
the needs of expected growth” (Chapter 4).
Sustainable Development – A Strategy for Ireland 1997
4.15
The principle purpose of the Strategy is to;
“Provide a comprehensive analysis and framework which will allow
sustainable development to be taken forward more systematically in
Ireland” (3)
4.16
Ireland’s environment offers high quality natural resources, and it is
recognised within this document that these need to be developed in a
sustainable way;
“Responsible growth, maintaining natural capital, eco-efficient, clean
production, lowering input costs and adding value to output” (83)
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An Integrated Strategy for Meath to 2012
4.17
This strategy represents an integrated blueprint for the economic, social
and cultural development of County Meath for the next ten years. The
main objective behind it is;
“To promote the sustainable development of County Meath through an
integrated and socially inclusive approach that recognises the
economic, social and cultural potential of the population, and the limits
of opportunities provided by the county’s environmental and other
resources” (4)
4.18
The Strategy looks to;
“Protect the quality of the environment both as an intrinsic resource and as the basis for
development now and into the future in accordance with the principals of sustainable
development” (65)
Meath County Development Plan 2001, Volume I
Due to Meath’s location within the Greater Dublin Area, it is under a significant amount of
development pressure. Within the County Development Plan, Meath is divided into
‘Development Corridors’ in order to effectively plan for this increasing development pressure
within the County. The area of East Meath is within Corridor 2. The core objectives for this
area include the following:
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“Encouraging development at suitable locations where there is
established carrying capacity in terms of sanitary services and where
the development would be well served by rail based transportation”
(2.6.5.1)
It is noted that within Meath the larger industrial and employment
enterprises include that of the extractive industry. Natural resources
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cement and magnesia manufacture” (3.6.16)
4.21
These resources are identified as valuable for the local and regional
economy, through the provision of economic growth and employment and underpinning
construction output. It is an objective of the Council to facilitate the exploitation of the
County’s natural resources and development compatible with mining or quarrying activities
will be permitted:
“It is an objective of the planning authority to facilitate the exploitation of the county’s natural
resources and to exercise control over the types of development taking place in areas
containing proven or potential deposits…in such areas, only development compatible with
mining or quarrying activities will be permitted in areas being or likely to be used for these
purposes” (3.6.16)
As with all natural resources, the Council further recognises the importance of extraction
within an environmentally sound and sustainable manner.
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Meath County Development Plan 2001, Volume II
4.22
This volume contains written statements and detailed objectives for specific towns and
villages (including Duleek) in Meath. The contribution of the existing Cement Works to the
economy of Duleek is referenced in this plan:
“A substantial proportion of the population of Duleek is employed in manufacturing Industry
such as the nearby Cement Works. In 1997 it was estimated that some 406 persons in the
village were employed in manufacturing industry” (12.2.7).
4.23
The plan recognises the availability of services for industry in the village, including rail
networks as suitable for the development of industry. To further boost the level of industrial
employment currently located within Duleek, a land parcel is identified in the Plan to the east
of the village on the Drogheda Road to be developed for industrial purposes under Zoning
Objective E1.
4.24
Specific Development Objective DK8 refers to subsurface excavation proposals:
“To refer all development proposals involving subsurface excavation in the area of
archaeological interest indicated on Urban Detail Map 12 to Duchas and to take in to account
their observations in the consideration of such proposals”.
The proposed development is not located within the identified area of archaeological interest
indicated on Urban Detail Map 12.
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An Action Area Plan for Duleek has been
prepared and relates to a site of 3.5 hectares,
which is currently in a disused state and
located in the core of Duleek.
4.27
The purpose of the plan is to provide for new
residential units with associated community
facilities for the area.
Employment
opportunities within the village are identified for
the newly developed industrial area east of the
village centre.
4.28
The proposed development is not within the study area of the Duleek Action Area Plan and
therefore its policies and objectives do not impact upon the proposed development.
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HUMAN BEINGS
Receiving Environment
Introduction
5.1
This chapter of the EIS examines the potential impacts of the proposed development on
human beings in close proximity to the subject site. This chapter details the potential direct
and indirect effects of the proposed development with regard to the existing population
adjoining the subject site and the provisions of the current Meath County Development Plan.
Demography
5.2
Some 8,398 people live in the District Electoral Divisions (D.E.D.'s) of Duleek and St. Mary's,
which are the closest D.E.D.'s to the subject site. The population of both Duleek and St.
Mary’s has grown steadily in recent years.
5.3
The demographic trends for the two relevant D.E.D's for the 11-year period between 1991
and 2002 are outlined in Table 5.1 below.
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3,267
5,763
2002
1996-2002
% change
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3,529
2,941
5,457
20.8%
54.6%
1996-2002
actual
change
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1,928
5,963
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40.8%
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Source: Central Statistics Office, 2002 Census of Population Results, Table 6.
A desktop and visual survey of the lands immediately surrounding the site has shown it to be
sparsely populated. The location of dwelling houses are in the direct vicinity of the site, as
illustrated in Figure 5.1. This shows that a small percentage of the total population as
identified in Table 5.1 live within close proximity to the subject site.
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Location of Neighbours
Settlement and Land Use
5.5
The land surrounding the site is agricultural, with established linear settlement patterns.
Those houses which are located along local roads close to the existing and proposed quarry
are identified in Figure 5.1.
Economic Activity & Employment
5.6
Irish Cement Ltd., through its Cement Works and Quarry at Platin, contributes significantly to
the local and regional economies, employs some 250 people directly and generates
significant additional employment in various service and supply industries.
5.7
The 2010 vision for Duleek as outlined in the current Meath County Development Plan has
envisaged the village as an administrative, heritage, population and employment
development centre in the County area.
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5.8
The plan recognises the contribution of the Platin Cement works to employment creation:
‘A substantial proportion of the population of Duleek is employed in manufacturing
Industry such as the nearby Cement Works. In 1997 it was estimated that some
406 persons in the village were employed in manufacturing industry’ (Volume 2).
Pre-planning Consultation
5.9
In order to gain an understanding of the issues affecting the resident population of the area,
a number of consultations were conducted with Meath County Council officials. The impact
on human beings is informed by the consultation process.
Impact of Development
Ultimately, all of the effects of a development on the environment impinge upon human
beings, both positively and negatively. Direct effects relate to matters such as water and air
quality, noise, and landscape change. Indirect effects relate to such matters as flora and
fauna.
5.11
Accordingly, the topic of human beings is addressed in the succeeding sections of the
Environmental Impact Statement by means of an appraisal of the effects of the development
on the environment in general, of which human beings are an integral part.
5.12
The proposed quarry extension will have a positive impact in terms of maintaining current
employment levels in the Cement Works and quarry. The operations at Platin currently
employ 250 people. Through the construction and operational phases of the proposed
development there will be a net gain in employment. There will be a modest increase of
approximately 10 personnel during the operation phase of the development. The
construction phase will employ on average 300 construction staff for a period of
approximately 24 months. The movement of site personnel throughout the local area will
also have a knock on effect to the local economies of Duleek and St. Mary’s.
5.13
In the case of the current development proposed by Irish Cement Ltd., impacts on human
beings, both direct and indirect, were found to be of minor significance. However, all matters
of potential concern are dealt with in the following chapters.
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Mitigation Measures
5.14
The topic of human beings is addressed in the succeeding sections of the Statement by
means of an appraisal of the effects of the development on the environment in general,
including human beings. Where appropriate, mitigation measures to reduce adverse
impacts are identified and incorporated into the proposal.
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6.1
The proposed cement works extension will be constructed entirely within the existing cement
works area, which is an area of disturbed ground and hardstanding. Following consultation
with Meath County Council officials, it has been agreed that a flora and fauna assessment of
the existing cement works site is not necessary.
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SOIL
Receiving Environment
7.1
The base geology of the site consists of glacial till overlying carboniferous limestone. The
results of boreholes opened on the site and previous construction records, indicate a depth
to bedrock varying between 2.0m and 7.0m.
Impact of the Development
The construction of the proposed new building structures, which will be located within the
curtilage of the existing cement works facility, will require extensive foundations to be taken
down to bedrock. As described in Chapter 11 – Construction, excavated material from the
excavations will be disposed of in the overburden mound on adjacent Irish Cement Ltd.
lands, or where possible will be recycled as a raw material. The materials deposited in the
overburden mound are subsequently landfilled in accordance with IPC Licence No. 268 and
procedures agreed with the EPA.
7.3
The new construction will not require the removal of any topsoil from the site, as all the
buildings are located in previously excavated areas.
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No mitigation measures are required.
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WATER
Introduction
8.1
There are three sources of water supply for the Platin Works, as follows:
(i)
Cooling water - from the deep wells located in the limestone quarry adjacent to the
factory site;
(ii) Back-up cooling water from the Cruicerath public supply;
(ii) Domestic water - from the public mains.
Water Requirements
Cooling Water
The dry process for cement manufacture is currently used on site at Platin. It is proposed
that the new Kiln 3 will also use the dry process. In this process water is required for
evaporative cooling in the conditioning towers in order to humidify the kiln gases going to the
electrostatic precipitator. Cooling water is also used to cool the bearings of the kilns and
mills. The total volume of cooling water used at present amounts to 2880 m³/day.
Domestic Water
Water from the public mains is used for domestic purposes and for laboratory testing. At
present the volume of domestic water is approx. 17 m³/day.
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Waste Water
There are four sources of water feeding a single discharge point:
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Domestic sewage is currently treated in an on-site effluent treatment plant. The treated
effluent from this plant is discharged to a common discharge point to the River Nanny
under IPC Licence No. 268. Irish Cement have recently installed and commissioned a
new Klargester type effluent treatment system to treat the domestic effluent. The
characteristics of the existing effluent and discharge limits under the IPC Licence are
outlined in Table 8.1. With the new effluent treatment plant, these characteristics will be
further improved.
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Surface water runoff from this site is controlled by means of a balancing tank with floating
drawoffs which limit the outflow from the tank. The outflow from the balancing tank goes
to a settlement tank and from there to a common discharge point to the River Nanny.
This discharge to the River Nanny is licenced by the EPA under IPC Licence No. 268.
•
Spent cooling water is discharged to the surface water drainage system and through the
settlement tanks and from there to the common discharge point to the River Nanny under
IPC Licence 268.
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Water from the quarry deep well pumps which is pumped to the common discharge point,
to the River Nanny under IPC Licence 268.
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8.5
Details of the combined flows of the three discharges to the River Nanny and the discharge
limits under the IPC Licence are outlined in Table 8.1.
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Table 8.1 - Details of Existing Discharges
Domestic
Effluent
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Plant
Combined
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Nanny
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Daily
Licence
Limits
Average
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Limits
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BOD
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6.3
Suspended
Solids mg/l
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Flow Rate/
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Proposed Development
The proposed development will not give rise to any significant increase in discharges from
the site.
8.7
The increase in domestic effluent will be in the order of 10% to 18.7 m³/day.
8.8
The increase in surface water runoff from the site will be in order of 9% arising from an
increase of approximately 14,500 sq. metres in the impervious area on the site.
8.9
In the case of cooling water, no increase is envisaged as the new kiln will be replacing an
existing kiln which will be decommissioned.
8.10
The projected effluent discharge and effluent characteristics and current licence limits are set
out in Table 8.2.
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The projected combined discharge to the River Nanny and discharge characteristics and
current licence limits are set out in Table 8.2.
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Domestic
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Daily
Licence
Limits
Average
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Licence
Limits
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BOD
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6.3
Suspended
Solids mg/l
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6-9
25
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6-9
25
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Flow Rate/
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pH
As can be seen from this table, the projected discharges are well within the current IPC
Licence limits.
Mitigation
8.12
No mitigation measures are proposed as the proposed development does not give rise to
any significant increase in discharges from the site and all discharges will be within the limits
set in IPC Licence 268.
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AIR QUALITY
Introduction
9.1
Irish Cement Limited plans to extend the existing cement manufacturing plant at Platin, Co.
Meath.
9.2
This study assesses the impact of emissions from the plant on the air quality of the
surrounding area.
9.3
Air dispersion modelling of emissions of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter
(PM10) from the existing plant and the proposed site upgrade set-up was carried out. In
addition, traffic-related pollutants generated by the proposed scheme were assessed.
9.4
Predicted concentrations were compared to the relevant air quality standards (AQS).
Scope
Air dispersion modelling for both the do-minimum (existing site) and do-something
(proposed site) scenarios was carried out to assess the impact of the proposed Irish Cement
facility expansion on ambient air quality in the vicinity of the site.
9.6
The modelling described in this report used hourly meteorological data from Met Éireann’s
station at Dublin Airport. The model was used to predict ground level concentrations (GLCs)
at receptors up to 10 km from the site. The GLCs were compared with limit values.
9.7
1-hour average, 24-hour average and annual average GLCs were calculated for the
emissions. From these the relevant percentiles were calculated.
9.8
All tables for Chapter 9, tables 9.1 to 9.10, are included below.
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9.9
In order to increase the annual output to 2.4 million tonnes of clinker from the factory in
Platin, Irish Cement propose to install a new kiln (kiln 3). As part of the up-grade of the plant
the following elements will be incorporated;
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Raw Materials store
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Kiln
Kiln Filter
Grate Cooler
Grate Cooler Filter
Office Building
Coal Mill Building
Clinker Storage silo
Cement Mill Building
Workshop
Associated conveyors
Site works and internal roads.
Miscellaneous buildings structures and services.
Kiln 1 will be decommissioned as part of the up-grade.
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Receiving Environment
Air Quality Standards
In order to reduce the impact of poor air quality, national and European statutory bodies
have set limit values in ambient air for a range of air pollutants. These limit values or “Air
Quality Standards” (AQS) are health or environmental-based levels. For example, natural
background levels, environmental conditions and socio-economic factors may all play a part
in the limit value, which is set. Additionally, standards for NO2 have been set for the
protection of vegetation in highly rural areas away from major sources of NO2 such as large
conurbations, factories and high road vehicle activity such as a dual carriageway or
motorway.
9.11
AQS Regulations, 2002 (S.I. No. 271 of 2002) deal with NO2 and PM10. These regulations
are based on EU Directives 1999/30/EC and 2000/69/EC. Table 9.1 lists the current AQSs
relevant to the assessment of the significance of the Irish Cement facility.
9.12
In this study predicted concentrations of pollutants are assessed against the most stringent
limit value i.e. NO2 and PM10 are assessed against the 2010 limit.
9.13
The criteria to assess the potential air quality impact of the proposed development are
detailed in Table 9.2 below. Significance criteria have been developed in order to provide a
qualitative assessment of the impact of the scheme. The significance criteria describe the
impact of the scheme in terms of its contribution to pollutant concentrations as a percentage
of the pollutant limit value.
9.14
No relative impact (as a percentage of the limit value) is specified in EU or Irish Legislation.
However the USEPA has adopted a relative impact criterion based on the scheme’s impact
in relation to the applicable limit value. A criterion termed PSD (Prevention of Significant
Deterioration)i is used alongside the absolute limit values defined by the USEPA (NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards). PSD values have been published for PM10.
9.15
The PSD regulations have been created to ensure that air quality remains good, while
maintaining a margin for future growth. The PSD is generally applied to industrial facilities
whereas the impacts of road schemes are compared with the absolute limits in the NAAQS.
9.16
The PSD approach has been adopted for determining the relative impacts of the scheme in
the current context by assuming 25% of the EU Air Quality Standard as the PSD Increment
for all pollutants.
9.17
The 25% PSD Increment is based on a comparison between the US NAAQS and the PSD
Increments for PM10 in a Class II area. Class I areas are national parks and similar areas.
Class II areas are all areas not originally classified as Class I. Class III applies to those
areas in which a considerable deterioration in air quality is considered acceptable. It should
be noted that this 25% is based on the twenty-four hour maximum allowable increase in
concentration. Using the annual geometric mean the maximum allowable increase in
concentration would allow up to a 38% increase in concentration. Therefore, use of the
twenty-four hour maximum is considered a worst case scenario.
9.18
In order to describe beneficial impacts of a development, a PSD Decrement has also been
defined as 25% of the relevant EU Air Quality Standard.
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Existing Ambient Air Quality
9.19
The upgrade of Irish Cement’s facilities will be within the existing site area. The factory is
approximately 3kms from Drogheda. The limestone quarry, which provides the primary raw
material for the cement making process, is to the west of the factory site. The site is
bounded on the South East by the road R152 and on the North East by a minor road.
Scottish and Southern Energy and Indaver Ireland have made proposals to build adjacent to
the Irish Cement Plant. The M1 is approximately 0.5 km from the plant. Existing uses of the
adjacent lands are mainly agricultural, with the exception of the limestone quarry. The
surrounding area has reasonable air quality.
9.20
An extensive baseline survey was carried out in the region of the site between June and
October 2000 as part of the “Indaver Ireland, Waste Management Facility at Carranstown
Environmental Impact Statement 2001”. The result for PM10 was 4 µg/m³ and for NO2 was 8
µg/m³.
Dust Deposition Monitoring
Irish Cement has been monitoring dust deposition rates in the vicinity of the site for a
number of years. The results of monitoring in the period January 2004 to January 2005 are
summarised in Table 9.3. Dust-monitoring locations are shown in Figure 9.1. Due to the
nature of the activities at the site some dust deposition is likely to be generated.
9.22
TA Luft, the German Air Emissions Regulation (2001 Edition) gives a limit for dust
deposition rate (non-hazardous dusts) as 350 mg/m2day, calculated as a monthly 95 %
compliance. All of the measurements reported for the Irish Cement monitoring stations are
well within this standard.
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Impacts of Development
The emissions from the plant were analysed by the computer model AERMOD. The model
predicts the ground level concentration caused by emission of a pollutant. The model
requires data on:
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Emission sources
Neighbouring buildings
Location and elevation of receptors
Meteorological data
9.24
The utility PERCENT was used to calculate various percentiles of hourly and daily average
concentrations.
Emission Sources
9.25
Irish Cement supplied emission data and source characteristics. Data on emission sources
includes the temperature, efflux velocity, height of discharge and emission rate. All
emissions are discharged vertically upwards without rain cap or other obstruction.
Building Wake Effect
9.26
Data on each building comprises of the length, width and height of each section or tier. A
software utility called BPIP was used, in conjunction with the location and height of emission
sources, to calculate direction-specific building downwash factors from the building data.
The dimensions, roof heights and location of the buildings were taken from site plans.
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Receptors
9.27
For this modelling situation, two nested cartesian receptor grids were used. The second grid
extends for 10 km in each direction from the factory, with receptors at 1 km intervals. The
first grid extends for 2 km in each direction from the factory, with receptors at 100 metre
intervals. Elevations were taken from Ordnance Survey maps.
Meteorological Data
9.28
Data from 1998 to 2002 recorded by the Met Éireann station at Dublin Airport was used.
1998 represents the worst-case scenario as it was found to give the highest GLCs. This data
was adjusted for the land usage surrounding the site using the tool AERMET. The land
usage in the vicinity of the Irish Cement factory was inputted as rural for all directions. The
meteorological data includes hourly values of wind speed, wind direction, atmospheric
stability, ambient temperature and mixing heights.
Modelling Scenarios
9.29
Modelling was carried out for the two following combinations;
The do minimum scenario and
The do-something scenario.
All emission data is presented in Tables 9.4 and 9.5 for the do-minimum and do-something
scenarios respectively.
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9.31
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Predicted Air Quality Impact of Proposed Scheme
The results are summarised for the do-minimum and do-something and are presented in
Tables 9.6 and 9. 7 below. Isopleths illustrating the annual averages for NO2 and PM10 are
shown in Figures 9.2, 9. 3, 9.4 and 9.5 for the do-minimum and do-something scenarios.
Do-Minimum Scenario
Results for NO2 and PM10 for the do-minimum scenario are given in Table 9.6.
Co
NO2
ns
en
9.32
9.33
Nitrogen dioxide values were calculated using a transformation degree of 50% from NOx to
NO2 as advised by the EPA. The annual average including background levels is 11.5 µg/m³
this is well below the AQS of 40 µg/m³. Isopleths for the annual average GLC are shown in
Figure 9.2.
9.34
th
The highest predicted 99.79 percentile of 1-hour GLCs is 74.3 µg/m³, which is less than the
AQS of 200 µg/m³.
PM10
9.35
The highest predicted 98.08th percentile of 24-hour GLCs for the do-minimum scenario is
9.8 µg/m³. This is less than the AQS of 50 µg/m³.
9.36
The highest predicted 90.41th percentile of 24-hour GLCs is 6.7 µg/m³, which is less than the
AQS of 50 µg/m³.
9.37
The highest predicted annual GLC value including background levels is 6.5 µg/m³; this
complies with the AQS of 20 µg/m³. Isopleths for the annual average GLC are shown in
Figure 9.3.
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Do-Something Scenario
9.38
Results for NO2 and PM10 for the do-something scenario are given in table 9.7.
NO2
9.39
Nitrogen dioxide values were calculated using a transformation degree of 50% from NOx to
NO2 as advised by the EPA. The annual average including background levels is 10.0 µg/m³.
This is well below the AQS of 40 µg/m³. Isopleths for the annual average GLC are shown in
Figure 9.4.
9.40
The highest predicted 99.79th percentile of 1-hour GLCs is 37.9 µg/m³, which is less than the
AQS of 200 µg/m³.
PM10
The highest predicted 98.08th percentile of 24-hour GLCs for the do-something scenario is
9.7 µg/m³. This is less than the AQS of 50 µg/m³.
9.42
The highest predicted 90.41th percentile of 24-hour GLCs for the do-something scenario is
6.6 µg/m³, which is less than the AQS of 50 µg/m³.
9.43
The highest predicted annual GLC value including background levels for the do-something
scenario is 6.4 µg/m³; this complies with the AQS of 20 µg/m³. Isopleths for the annual
average GLC are shown in Figure 9.5.
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Discussion of Results
The proposed development results in a decrease in the predicted GLCs of PM10 and NO2 in
the vicinity of the site.
PM10
The total emissions of PM10 from either the existing plant or the proposed development do
not result in an exceedance of the air quality guidelines.
9.46
The highest predicted annual average GLC value decreases by 0.1 µg/m³ following the
development of the proposed scheme.
9.47
The impact of the proposed scheme can be defined as “minor benefit” based on the
significance criteria outlined in Table 9.2.
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9.45
NO2
9.48
NO2 emissions from the existing emission points do not result in an exceedance of the AQS.
With the addition of kiln 3 the predicted GLCs will remain in compliance with the AQS.
9.49
The highest predicted annual average GLC value of NO2 decreases by 1.5 µg/m³ as a result
of the proposed scheme between the do-minimum and the do-something scenarios.
9.50
The impact of the proposed scheme can be defined as “minor benefit” based on the
significance criteria outlined in Table 9.2.
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Traffic Analysis
9.51
The traffic data for the do-minimum and the do-something scenarios is given in Chapter 14.
Some small increases in traffic levels will occur due to the development. Due to the low
levels of increase a detailed modelling assessment was not necessary.
9.52
Though small increases in traffic volumes may occur, the increased volume of exhaust
emissions will be balanced by improvements in both engine technology and fuel quality.
Recent EU legislation, based on the EU sponsored Auto-Oil programmes, has imposed
stringent emission standards for key pollutants (Euro III and Euro IV (98/69/EC) for
passenger cars to be complied with in 2002 and 2006 respectively and Euro III, IV and V for
diesel HGVs to be introduced in 2001, 2006 and 2008). In relation to fuel quality, a recent
EU Fuel Directive (98/70/EC) has introduced significant reductions in both sulphur and
benzene content of fuels.
Cumulative Impact Assessment
In this section the cumulative effect of the proposed development is assessed. This
involved considering the ambient air quality (recorded as part of the Indaver Ireland
Carranstown Waste Management Facility EIS, 2001), the maximum predicted GLC as a
result of the Platin Facility and the contributions from the proposed Indaver and Scottish and
Southern Energy Plants at that worst-case location.
9.54
The traffic contribution is not considered, as there are no significant increases in the traffic
volumes envisaged (see Section 9.50 – 9.51 above).
9.55
The locations of the highest GLC for all three sites; Scottish and Southern Energy Power
Plant, Indaver Ireland Carranstown Waste Management Facility and Irish Cement were
recorded. The GLCs at each of these points, including the contributions of the GLC from the
other two facilities were measured, in order to compute the cumulative effect when all three
plants would be fully operational. Tables 9.8, 9.9 and 9.10 outline the results of the
assessment.
9.56
The results show that the inclusion of background levels and predicted concentrations from
adjacent facilities will result in continued compliance with the air quality standards.
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9.53
Other Predicted Impacts
Odours
9.57
It is not expected that the proposed upgrade of the existing Irish Cement facility will result in
the generation of odours due to the nature of the development.
Construction Impacts
9.58
The construction phase of the development may have a short-term impact on air quality in
the immediate vicinity of the site. This would be due to activities including:
Erection of offices, stores, site fencing, compounds, etc
Strip and stockpile ground
Delivery of materials to the site
Excavate for and pour foundations
Construct superstructure of buildings
Clear site of offices, stores, etc
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9.59
The potential for significant dust emissions only arises during site clearance and excavation
in dry weather, and during such activities levels of dust are likely to be low and localised.
The nearest sensitive receptor is 600m away from the construction area. Due to this
distance it is unlikely that there would be any significant effects. Research undertaken by
the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) shows that in excess of 90%
total airborne dust has returned to ground within 100m of the emission source and over 98%
within 250m. The USEPA research suggests that the potential for dust effects is greatest
within 100m of construction activities.
9.60
Air emissions from the exhausts of the plant construction machinery and haul trucks will be
mainly nitrogen oxides and particulate emissions from the diesel engine exhausts.
Mitigation Measures
9.61
No air quality standards are exceeded; therefore no mitigation measures are formally
required, the following mitigation measures outlined below will ensure that the plant
operates to best practice.
NO2 and PM10 GLCs are seen to reduce between the do-minimum and the do-something
scenario as the existing kiln 1 is to be replaced by kiln 3 which is a modern, more
environmentally efficient kiln.
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Exhaust emissions from vehicles operating within the construction site, including
trucks, excavators, diesel generators or other plant equipment, will be controlled by the
contractor by routine servicing of vehicles and plant, rather than just following
breakdowns; the avoidance of engines running unnecessarily and the use of low
emission fuels
Haul roads, tips and piles will be located away from sensitive receptors and take into
account prevailing wind directions. Haul roads will be compacted, graded and
maintained
Screening berms will be provided
All vehicles exiting the site shall make use of a wheel wash facility, preferably
automatic, prior to entering onto public roads, to ensure mud and other wastes are not
tracked onto public roads. Public roads outside the site will be regularly inspected for
cleanliness, and cleaned as necessary. The wheel-washing facilities will be located
away from sensitive receptors.
Conclusion
9.63
This study demonstrates that all substances (PM10 and NO2), which will be emitted from the
Irish Cement site at Platin, will be at levels that are well below even the most stringent
(2010) ambient air quality standards and guidelines. Emissions of NO2 and PM10 from the
existing site facilities do not lead to exceedance of any air quality guidelines. The addition of
the kiln 3 and associated support systems and the decommissioning of kiln 1 will slightly
reduce the PM10 and NO2 GLC.
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Table 9.1 Air Quality Standards from EC Directive 1999/30/EC
Reference Period
For the
Protection of
Number of
Times in Year
Limit is not to
be Exceeded
Equivalent
Percentile
Ultimate Air
Quality
Standard
³ (1)
(µg/m )
NITROGEN DIOXIDE
Hourly Limit Value
Annual Limit
Value
Annual Limit
(2)
Value
Human Health
Human Health
18
0
99.79
N/A
200
40
Vegetation
0
N/A
30
PARTICULATE MATTER (PM10)
Human Health
35
90.41
50
Human Health
7
98.08
50
Human Health
0
N/A
20
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24 Hour Limit
(3)
Value
24 Hour Limit
Value (4)
Annual Limit
Value (5)
To be totally complied with by 1 January 2010: A gradual introduction of the standard is proposed,
over 5 – 10 years
(2)
Limit for nitrogen oxides
(3)
To be totally complied with by 1 January 2005: Standard was introduced with a gradual increase
starting in 2003.
(4)
To be totally complied with by 1 January 2010: The standard will be introduced gradually starting in
2005
(5)
40 µg/m³ until 2005
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Imperceptible
Slight Positive
Moderate
Positive
Significant
Positive
Not
Significant
Minor Benefit
Moderate Benefit
Major Benefit
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1. EU Directive 2000/69/EC Using most stringent limits (2006)
2. EU Directive 2000/69/EC Using most stringent limits (2010)
3. EU Council Directive 1999/30/EC – Using most stringent limits (2010)
Slight Negative
Profound
Negative
Significant
Negative
Moderate
Negative
Corresponding
EPA description
of Significance
Minor Adverse
Moderate
Adverse
Major Adverse
Severe Adverse
Degree of
Significance
Nitrogen Dioxide
(µg/m 3)
Annual average
(3)
NO2
>40
>20(5)
>40
≥10 ≤20(5)
>40
(5)
≥5 ≤10
>40
(5)
<5
≤40
≥5(5)
>40
<-5 (5)
≤40
<5(5)
>40
≥-5 ≤-10 (5)
≤40
<-5(5)
>40
≥-10 ≤-20(5)
<40
≥5 ≤10(5)
>40
(5)
>-20
<40
(5)
>10
3
Benzene (µg/m )
Annual
mean(2)
>5
>2.5(5)
>5
≥1.25 ≤2.5 (5)
>5
(5)
≥0.625≤1.25
>5
(5)
<0.625
≤5
≥0.625 (5)
>5
<-0.625(5)
≤5
<0.625 (5)
>5
≥-0.625≤-1.25 (5)
≤5
<0.625 (5)
>5
≥-1.25 ≤-2.5 (5)
<5
≥0.625 ≤1.25 (5)
>5
(5)
>-2.5
<5
>1.25(5)
Particulates
(PM 10)
(µg/m 3)
Annual
(3)
average
>20
>10(5)
>20
≥5 ≤10(5)
>20
(5)
≥2.5 ≤5
>20
(5)
<5
≤20
≥2.5(5)
>20
<-5 (5)
≤20
<2.5(5)
>20
≥-2.5 ≤-5 (5)
≤20
<-2.5(5)
>20
≥-5 ≤-10(5)
<20
≥2.5 ≤5(5)
>20
(5)
>-10
<20
>5(5)
>2.21
>1.1(5)
>2.21
≥0.55 ≤ 1.1(5)
>2.21
(5)
≥0.55 ≤ 1.1
>2.21
(5)
<0.55
≤2.21
≥0.28(5)
>2.21
<-0.55 (5)
≤2.21
<0.28(5)
>2.21
≥-0.55 ≤ -1.1 (5)
≤2.21
<-0.28(5)
>2.21
≥-0.55 ≤ -1.1(5)
<2.21
≥0.28 ≤ 0.55(5)
>2.21
>-1.1(5)
<2.21
(5)
>0.55
(4)
Annual average
1,3-butadiene
(µg/m 3)
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4. UK DEFRA (2002) Expert Panel on Air Quality Standards Second Report
5. Calculated PSD Increment/Decrement – based on 25% of EU Limit
value/DEFRA standard
Carbon
Monoxide
(mg/m 3)
Description
Maximum
8-hour(1)
Exceedance of AQS and increment of greater than 50% of the
>10
(5)
AQS
>5
>10
Exceedance of AQS and increment of between 50% and 25%
of the AQS
≥2.5 ≤5 (5)
>10
Exceedance of AQS and increment ofC between 25% and
12.5% of the AQS ons
≥1.25≤2.5 (5)
en
>10
t o 12.5%. Less
Exceedance of AQS and increment of less than
f c Fo
<1.25
than or equal to AQS and increment of greater than
op r ior equal
≤10
yr ns
to 12.5% of the AQS
(5)
ig pe
≥1.25
ht ct
>10
ow ion
Exceedance of AQS and decrement of less than 12.5%
neof pu
<-1.25
r r rp
AQS. Less than or equal to AQS and increment of less than
≤10
eq os
12.5% of the AQS
ui es <1.25 (5)
re o
d nl >10
fo y.
Exceedance of AQS and decrement of between 25% and
(5)
ra
≥-1.25≤-2.5
ny
12.5% of the AQS. Less than AQS and decrement of less
≤10
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than 12.5% of the AQS
h (5)
<-1.25er
u
>10 se.
Exceedance of AQS and decrement of between 25% and 50%
≥-2.5 ≤-5 (5)
of the AQS. Less than AQS and decrement of between
<10
12.5% and 25% of the AQS
≥1.25 ≤2.5 (5)
>10
Exceedance of AQS and decrement of greater than 50% of
(5)
>-5
the AQS. Less than AQS and decrement of greater than 25%
<10
of the AQS
>2.5(5)
Table 9.2 Criteria to Quantify the Potential Operational Impacts of the Proposed Development
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147
12
Location 2
Cruicerath Farm
Location 3
James Carranstown
Location 4
O'Flynn Beamore
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25
187
25
15
25
93
11
20
34
75
168
40
75
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29cop or i 163
66
yr ns
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.
12
122
28
-
13
18
8
7
3
28
3
5
9
89
2
10
Jan/Feb Feb/Mar Mar/Apr Apr/May May/June June/July July/Aug Aug/Sept Sept/Oct Oct/Nov
Location 1
Brady Beamore
Farm
Table 9.3 Platin Monthly Average Dust Monitoring Results (January 2004 to January 2005) (mg/m²day)
12
198
12
12
Nov-DecJan
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23
35
Mean
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306520
306490
306495
306604
306599
306806
306761
306722
306791
Kiln 1
Kiln 2
Raw-mill 1
Coal Mill 1
Coal Mill 2
CM1 EF
CM3 BF
K2 Grate
Cooler
CM2 BF
271840
271867
271881
271834
271737
271743
271745
271801
271754
Northing
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Stack Ref
34.82
30.43
26.35
28.64
48.09
48.44
32.39
103.04
98.01
Stack
Height
(m)
Table 9.4 Emission Data for Do-Minimum
80
258
79
99
81
74
83
120
144
Temp
o
( C)
1.9
3.6
2.0
0.7
1.0
0.7
1.2
10.8
4.4
Cross
Sectional
Area (m²)
440,678
123,796
Volume
flow
(m³/hr)
er
2.9
9. 9
3.1
114,106
310,057
124,518
1.1
58,727
to
f c Fo
op r i
yr ns
ig pe
0.ht4o ctio
15,253
w n
ne pu
r r rp
eq os
ui es
r32,874
0. 8
ed on
fo ly.
ra
ny
0.4
16,785 oth
ns
en
Co
3.7
2.4
Diameter
(m)
12
11.2
8.7
11.1
e.
us
11.6
10.9
14.4
11.4
7.7
Exit
Velocity
(m²/s)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
NOx –1361
NOx –
1748
Conc NOx
(mg/Nm³)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
NOx –115.7
NOx –39.3
Mass
Emissions
NOx
(g/s)
PM10 –20
PM10 –15.6
PM10 –26.8
PM10 –29.9
PM10 –68.2
PM10 –59.7
PM10 –16.2
PM10 –36.7
PM10 – 5.3
Conc PM10
(mg/Nm³)
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PM10 –0.49
PM10 –0.7
PM10 –0.72
PM10 –0.1
PM10 –0.48
PM10 –0.2
PM10 –0.2
PM10 –3.12
PM10 –0.12
Mass
Emissions
PM10
(g/s)
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306490
306495
306599
306806
306761
306722
306791
306601
306712
306806
Kiln 2
Raw-mill 1
Coal Mill 2
CM1 EF
CM3 BF
K2 Grate
Cooler
CM2 BF
Kiln 3
K3 Grate
Cooler
CM4 BF
271907
271707
271677
271840
271867
271881
271834
271737
271745
271801
Northin
g
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Easting
Stack
Reference
35.4
36.2
125
34.82
30.43
26.35
28.64
48.09
32.39
103.04
Stack
Height
(m)
Table 9.5 Emission Data for Do-Something
80
247
98
80
258
79
99
81
83
120
Temp
o
( C)
2
3
3.2
1.9
3.6
2
0.7
1.0
1.1
10.8
Cross
Sectional
Area (m²)
58,727
440,678
Volume
flow
(m³/hr)
3.1
7.1
7.8
2.9
122,839
314,286
611,538
114,106
10.9
12.4
21.8
se11.2
.
8.7
11.1
12
11.6
14.4
11.4
Exit
Velocity
(m²/s)
ru
he
0. 8
32,874
to
f c Fo
op r i
yr ns
16d4676
i0.4
gh pec
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t o tio
w n
ne pu
p
3.1 r re r124,518
qu ose
ire s o
d nl
fo y.
ra
9. 9
310,057
ny
ot
ns
en
1.2
Co
3.7
Diameter
(m)
-
-
NOx –700
-
-
-
-
-
-
NOx –700
Conc NOx
(mg/Nm³)
-
-
NOx –87.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
NOx –59.5
Mass
Emissions
NOx
(g/s)
PM10 –25
PM10 –25
PM10 –25
PM10 –25
PM10 –25
PM10 –25
PM10 –25
PM10 –25
PM10 –25
PM10 –25
Conc PM10
(mg/Nm³)
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PM10 –0.7
PM10 –1.2
PM10 –3.1
PM10 –0.6
PM10 –1.1
PM10 –0.67
PM10 –0.09
PM10 –0.18
PM10 –0.3
PM10 –2.1
Mass
Emissions
PM10
(g/s)
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Table 9.6 Do-Minimum Predicted PM10 and NO2 GLCs Compared to Air Quality Standards
Parameter
Air Quality
Limit Values
3
(µg/m )
Highest
Predicted Value
(µg/m3)
Highest
Predicted
Value as a
Percentage
of AQS
Location of Highest
Predicted Value
OS
OS
Easting
Northing
(m)
(m)
PM10
40.1
306680
272358
12.7
307080
272058
9.8
19.6
307080
272058
50
6.7
13.4
307080
271958
20
2.5
12.3
307080
271958
304780
272258
ru
se
.
50
123
Annual
Average
40
(for protection
of human
health)
Annual
Average
(Nitrogen
Oxides)
30
(for protection
of vegetation)
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37.1
305880
272658
3.5
8.6
307380
271958
6.9
23.0
307380
271958
ns
en
200
Co
1-hr average
99.79th
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Table 9.7 Do-Something Predicted PM10 and NO2 GLCs Compared to Air Quality Standards
Parameter
Air Quality
Limit Values
3
(µg/m )
Highest
Predicted Value
(µg/m3)
Highest
Predicted
Value as a
Percentage
of AQS
Location of Highest
Predicted Value
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Northing
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Table 9.8
Cumulative Impact Assessment at location of Irish Cement max GLC for the dosomething scenario
Nitrogen Dioxide
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Estimated background levels1 (µg/m³)
Particulate Matter (PM10)
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Maximum predicted annual average
(µg/m³) for do-something scenario
Maximum Predicted level at Irish Cement
maximum location resulting from
proposed Indaver Facility
Maximum Predicted level at Irish Cement
maximum location resulting from
proposed Scottish & Southern Energy
Power Plant (µg/m³)
Cumulative impact (µg/m³)
Air Quality Standard in 2010 (µg/m³)
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AQS
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Management Facility (CWMF) max GLC for the do-something scenario
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Estimated background levels1 (µg/m³)
Maximum predicted annual average
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Maximum Predicted level at Indaver
(CWMF) maximum location resulting
from proposed Indaver Facility
Maximum Predicted level at Indaver
(CWMF) maximum location resulting
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Energy Power Plant (µg/m³)
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Table 9.10 Cumulative Impact Assessment at location of Scottish and Southern Energy
Power Plant max GLC for the do-something scenario
Particulate Matter (PM10)
8
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Maximum predicted annual average
(µg/m³) for do-something scenario
0.3
0.9
Maximum Predicted level at Scottish and
Southern Energy Power Plant maximum
location resulting from proposed Indaver
Facility
1.5
0.5
Maximum Predicted level at Scottish and
Southern Energy Power Plant maximum
location resulting from proposed Scottish
and Southern Energy Power Plant
(µg/m³)
0.8
Cumulative impact (µg/m³)
10.6
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Figure 9.1 - Dust Monitoring Locations
Location 1
Job No
2005
4679
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Date NOV
Planning
Drawing No
Checked MG
Status
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IRISH CEMENT LTD - PLATIN WORKS
Nitrogen Dioxide: Existing Scenario - Average Emissions
Annual average (ug/m3)
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IRISH CEMENT LTD - PLATIN WORKS
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Annual average (ug/m3)
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IRISH CEMENT LTD - PLATIN WORKS
Nitrogen Dioxide: Proposed Scenario - Average Emissions
Annual average (ug/m3)
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IRISH CEMENT LTD - PLATIN WORKS
Particulates: Proposed Scenario - Average Emissions
Annual average (ug/m3)
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CLIMATE
Introduction
10.1
According to Met Éireann, the mean daily air temperature at Dublin Airport (the nearest
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meteorological station to the proposed site) is 5.0 C in January and 15.1 C in July. The
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annual average is 9.6 C (refer to Table 10.1). The mean annual rainfall is approximately
732.7 mm, and on 128 days in the year the rainfall is greater than 1 mm.
10.2
The mean annual wind speed for the Dublin area is approximately 5 m/s (Force 4 on the
Beaufort Scale - "Moderate Breeze"). The prevailing wind comes from the southwest and
west. Winds from the north and east are less frequent.
10.3
The Dublin Airport windrose for 1998 is shown in Figure 10.1. Worst-case air quality results
were predicted using 1998 meteorological data (refer to Chapter 9). The mean daily
sunshine amounts to approximately 3.9 hours.
Climate Agreements
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Industrial Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Ireland ratified the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in
April 1994 and the Kyoto Protocol in principle in 1997 and formally in May 2002(1,2). For the
purposes of the EU burden sharing agreement under Article 4 of the Kyoto Protocol, in June
1998 Ireland agreed to limit the net growth of the six Greenhouse Gases (GHGs)(3) under
the Kyoto Protocol to 13% above the 1990 levels over the period 2008 to 2012. In order to
meet the ultimate objective of the Convention to prevent dangerous anthropogenic
interference in the climate system, cuts of up to 70% in this century are expected to be
required (3,4).
10.5
Towards compliance with Ireland’s emission reduction obligations, S.I. No. 437 of 2004
establishes procedures for participation in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for the
trading of GHG allowances (1 GHG allowance = 1 tonne CO2). In applying to the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA – the body charged with the implementation of the
ETS in Ireland) for its GHG Permit, ICL provided historical data on CO2 emissions (refer to
Table 10.2). The GHG emissions allowance for the works was then allocated by the EPA
based on the figures provided.
10.6
Within the overall allocation for the cement and lime industry, the Irish Cement Platin facility
has been allocated an individual installation allowance for the pilot phase (2005-2007) of the
ETS (refer to Tables 10.3 and 10.4). ICL holds a GHG permit (ID GHG043) which allows it
(5)
to emit CO2 equal to its specified GHG allocation in the Final Allocation Decision and to
trade allowances with other participating installations or individuals. ICL’s allocation
contributes to the Ireland’s overall GHG budget which is calculated to achieve Ireland’s
Kyoto obligations.
10.7
As a participant in the ETS ICL is obliged to balance its GHG emission budget. In the first
quarter of each year of the ETS, beginning in 2006, participants in the ETS will be obliged to
report their emissions for the preceding year. This report must be signed off by an
independent, accredited verifier. Installations failing to balance their holding accounts will be
subject to a fine of €40 per tonne of CO2 in excess of the allowance in the first phase of the
scheme. This will increase to €100 per tonne of CO2 during the second phase (2008-2012).
Paying a fine on an overshoot of allowances will not, however, cancel the CO2 debt for the
installation, which will show up on its GHG account. Allowances must still be obtained from
elsewhere.
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Vehicular Greenhouse Gas Emissions
10.8
The EU has reached a voluntary agreement with car manufacturing associations to achieve
an average CO2 emission for new passenger cars of 140 gCO2/km by the year 2008/09.
This measure will reduce CO2 emissions from new cars by an average of 25% in the period
1995 to 2008/2009. It is estimated that 15% of the necessary effort towards the overall
climate change target of the EU will be met by this measure alone (6). Additional fuel
efficiency measures include VRT and Motor Tax rebalancing to favour the purchases of
more fuel-efficient vehicles, the National Car Test and Fuel Economy Labelling.
Impacts of Development
Macroclimate
The proposed scheme will not cause a significant increase in traffic (refer to Chapter 14).
Therefore, traffic-generated greenhouse gas emissions as a result of the proposed
development will not be significant.
10.10
Industrial impact on climate change is controlled by the ETS as discussed in Section 3.1.
ICL’s GHG emissions allocation is based on its historical emissions data (refer to Table
10.2). The EPA carried out detailed site-by-site verification of all baseline CO2 data
provided by participants in the ETS prior to issuing emissions allocations. Predicted CO2
emissions arising from the proposed development will be the subject of an application for an
amendment to the greenhouse gas permit for the works.
10.11
Greater energy efficiency in clinker making is expected to be achieved as a result of the
proposed development. The existing kiln 1 and associated preheater are to be replaced by
modern, more energy efficient plant/equipment. The new kiln will generate approximately
12% less CO2 per tonne of clinker compared to Kiln 1.
10.12
The new preheater structure will accommodate an energy efficient five-stage cyclone
preheater system. The additional cyclone stage is being incorporated to improve energy
efficiency. A special de-NOx process will be employed in the preheater/kiln system to
minimise NOx emissions to the atmosphere.
10.13
The new kiln will be fitted with a modern energy efficient grate cooler.
10.14
If ICL wishes to emit a greater quantity of GHGs than its allowance, it must purchase
unused emissions allowances from another participant in the ETS or receive allowances
from the New Entrant Reserve. The overall cap on emissions for all participants in the
scheme limits the total amount of GHG, which may be emitted by all industrial sources.
Thus, the new development will not have a significant impact on climate as the plant is
controlled within the overall context of Irish Cement Ltd’s commitment to the Kyoto Protocol.
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10.9
Microclimate
10.15
There will be no impact on the microclimate as there will be no change in the nature of use
of the site. In addition, no structure is proposed that is likely to impact on the microclimate
of the area.
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Mitigation Measures
10.16
No climate mitigation measures are required for the proposed development as no impact is
predicted.
10.17
There will be no residual impact on climate as a result of the proposed development.
References
1. Framework Convention On Climate Change Ireland - Report On The In Depth Review of
the Second National Communication of Ireland
2. Framework Convention On Climate Change Kyoto Protocol To The United Nations
Framework Convention On Climate Change (1997)
3. EPA Environment In Focus (2002)
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4. ERM Limitation and Reduction of CO2 and Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Ireland
(1998)
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5. EPA Emissions Trading Final Allocation Decision pursuant to Article 11.1 of SI 437 of
2004 (2005)
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6. Department of Environment & Local Government National Climate Change Strategy
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Mar
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Apr
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Mean no. of
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days with gales
Mean monthly
speed
WIND (knots)
Mean monthly
total
RAINFALL
(mm)
Mean daily
duration
1.8
79
Mean at
1500UTC(1)
SUNSHINE
(hours)
86
Mean at
0900UTC
RELATIVE
HUMIDITY (%)
5.0
Mean
5.0
Feb
Dublin Airport Meteorological Station – 30 Year Averages
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9.6
Year
Table 10.2 Historical Greenhouse Gas Emissions (tonnes CO2)
2002
1,344,946
2003
1,417,631
2004
1,450,234
Source: ICL
Table 10.3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Allocations (tonnes CO2) to Irish Cement Platin Works
under the Final Allocation Decision for the Initial Phase of the Emissions Trading
Scheme
Permit ID
GHG043
2005
1,425,029
2006
1,425,029
2007
1,425,029
Source: EPA Emissions Trading Final Allocation Decision pursuant to Article 11.1 of SI 437 of 2004 (2005)
Table 10.4 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Allocations (tonnes CO2) to Known Planned
Developments at the Irish Cement Platin Works under the Final Allocation
Decision for the Initial Phase of the Emissions Trading Scheme
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Irish cement Platin Kiln 3 | Environmental Impact Statement
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11
NOISE & VIBRATION
Receiving Environment
11.1
The existing noise environment was determined at the nearest noise sensitive location,
(Location 1) which is located at a distance of 600 m from the centre of the manufacturing
plant to the south east (Figure 11.1). Continuous noise measurements were made over the
period 30th of July 2005 to the 5th of August 2005.
11.2
The instrumentation consisted of Bruel & Kjaer Sound Level Meters type 2236 and a Bruel
& Kjaer Sound Level Calibrator type 4230. The measurements were carried out in
accordance with International Standard 1996 – Acoustics: Description and measurement of
environmental noise –
Part I:
Part II:
11.3
Basic quantities and procedures.
Acquisition of data pertinent to land use.
The following noise parameters were measured:
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L(Aeq,15min) - the A-weighted equivalent continuous noise level over a measuring
interval of 15 minutes.
Table 11.1
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daytime, 08:00 to 22:00 hours, and for night time, 22:00 to 08:00 hours. The results of these
measurements are summarized in Table 11.1 and are presented in graphical and tabular
format at the end of this chapter. A narrowband noise measurement was also made at
Location 1 on the 5th of August 2005. This narrowband noise spectrogram is also shown at
the end of this chapter.
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L(A90,15min) - the A- weighted noise level equalled or exceeded for 90% of the
measurement interval.
Summary of Results of Noise Monitoring at Location 1 30th July to 5th August
2005
1. Daytime 08:00 to 22:00 Hours
Mean Value
Standard Deviation
L(Aeq, 15min)
54.8 dBA
3.4 dBA
L(A90, 15min)
47.7 dBA
4.1 dBA
2. Night-time 22:00 to 08:00 Hours
Mean Value
Standard Deviation
11.5
L(Aeq, 15min)
48.6 dBA
2.9 dBA
L(A90, 15min)
43.0 dBA
2.3 dBA
The LAeq parameter is considered to be the best single descriptor of environmental noise.
The LA90 is a measure of the fairly constant background noise. Because of the quasi steady
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state operation of the plant, the noise emission from it is best represented by the LA90
parameter. The narrowband spectral analysis shows the fine detail of the noise and is used
to assess whether the character of the noise is tonal or not.
11.6
The mean value of the L (A90,15min)) levels at the nearest noise sensitive location, Location 1
was 43 dBA. This is well within the limit level set out in paragraph 8.3 on the IPC Licence
Reg. No. 286 of 47 dBA with a + 2dBA tolerance paragraph 3.4.2 (i). The narrowband noise
spectrogram taken at Location 1 on the 5th of August was analysed using the Joint Nordic
Method for the Assessment of the Audibility of Tones in Noise: Version 2. This procedure
calculates the audibility of the tones ∆Lta and if this value exceeds 4 dBA a penalty K is
added to the measured noise level to give the rated noise level LRT. In this particular case
the audibility of the tone was 2.0 dB and the penalty K was 0.0 dB. This implies that there
were no clearly audible tones in the noise.
Impacts of Development
Characteristics of the Proposal
It is proposed to install a new kiln, Kiln 3, and associated plant, and to decommission Kiln 1.
This will increase the overall production capacity to a nominal 2,400,000 tonnes of clinker
per annum. The main sources of noise received at the nearest noise sensitive location is
due to those components of plant, which are located externally, such as large fans and
planetary coolers. Other components of plant, which are located within buildings such as
cement mills, are lower order secondary sources.
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11.7
Potential Impact
11.8
The noise from the proposed activity could have a potential for noise disturbance to
residents in the vicinity of the plant.
Predicted Impact
With the decommissioning of Kiln 1 the following main sources of noise will be eliminated
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N3 Kiln Cooling Fans
N4 Planetary Coolers
N5 Primary Air Fan
11.10
The total sound power of these sources is 114 dBA re 10 -12 watts. With the commissioning
of Kiln 3 there would be the following additional main sources of noise:
Booster fan
Raw Mill Fan
Exhaust Fan
Grate Cooler
EPS Exhaust Fan
Kiln Cooling Fans
11.11
The expected total sound power of these sources is 114 dBA re 10 -12 watts. The net
increase in sound power on the site would therefore be zero. Although the annual capacity
of Kiln 3 of 1,200,000 tonnes of clinker is three times that of Kiln 1, advances in technology
mean that less fans and less fan power are required. Kiln 3 will be a much more modern
plant than Kiln 1.
11.12
Extensive analysis using the three-dimensional computer prediction programme NoiseCalc
shows that the expected increase in noise level at the nearest noise sensitive location,
Location 1, will be less than 1 dBA. This increase is insignificant. The new configuration of
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plant consisting of Kiln 2 and Kiln 3 will fully comply with the noise conditions set out in
paragraph 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 of IPC License Reg. No. 268 issued by the Environmental
Protection Agency.
11.13
The impact of noise during the construction phase of the project is addressed in the
construction chapter, Chapter 16 of the EIS.
Mitigation Measures
No mitigation measures are required for the operational phase of the proposed
development.
Mitigation of any construction noise is addressed in Chapter 16 –
Construction.
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Measurement Location 1
Measurement Date: 30-Jul-2005
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Measurement Date: 31-Jul-2005
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Measurement Location 1
Measurement Date: 01-Aug-2005
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LAeq
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Measurement Location 1
Measurement Date: 02-Aug-2005
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Measurement Location 1
Measurement Date: 03-Aug-2005
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Measurement Location 1
Measurement Date: 04-Aug-2005
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LAeq
Measurement Location 1
Measurement Date: 05-Aug-2005
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NOISE & VIBRATION
Monitor Location 1
Monitor Period: 30/07/05 – 05/08/05
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Time
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30-Jul-05
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30-Jul-05
30-Jul-05
30-Jul-05
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Client: Irish Cement Platin.
Noise Source: Ambient Noise Levels.
LAeq
LA90
57.0
56.0
56.7
55.7
55.4
54.3
55.5
55.6
54.3
55.4
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55.2
54.1
55.2
55.1
55.2
57.3
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55.4
55.4
55.9
55.7
55.2
54.8
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50.6
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50.4
48.4
48.3
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48.6
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47.5
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48.0
48.5
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48.5
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48.5
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LA90
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43.0
43.0
43.0
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41.5
41.0
42.0
41.5
41.0
41.0
41.5
41.5
42.0
41.5
41.5
41.5
41.0
41.0
41.5
41.5
41.5
41.0
40.5
40.5
41.5
42.0
42.5
42.5
42.5
42.5
42.5
42.0
42.0
43.0
43.5
43.5
43.5
43.0
43.5
45.0
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49.5
51.0
51.3
50.2
48.1
48.6
48.6
50.1
46.1
44.9
46.3
47.1
46.9
47.7
48.5
47.5
46.0
44.6
47.3
45.3
45.1
49.0
46.7
45.4
48.2
47.9
50.3
47.1
46.7
47.4
46.9
50.1
49.7
50.4
49.4
50.8
49.7
49.2
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49.7
50.6
49.8
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31-Jul-05
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31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
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31-Jul-05
31-Jul-05
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31-Jul-05
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Monitor Period: 30/07/05 – 05/08/05
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LAeq
51.8
51.7
51.6
51.9
52.4
53.1
52.0
51.5
52.0
50.8
52.8
54.8
55.4
54.2
54.1
54.3
54.8
55.3
54.4
53.4
54.2
53.5
54.7
52.3
52.9
54.8
55.3
55.0
55.9
52.5
54.1
52.9
53.8
54.2
54.6
52.7
52.2
53.3
51.6
51.1
47.9
48.2
50.1
48.9
49.1
50.4
52.1
49.3
LA90
45.5
43.5
44.5
44.5
46.0
46.5
45.0
44.5
43.5
43.5
45.0
47.0
47.0
45.0
46.0
47.0
47.0
46.0
46.0
45.5
45.5
46.0
45.0
44.5
45.0
47.5
47.0
46.5
46.5
45.5
46.0
45.5
45.0
46.0
45.5
44.5
44.0
44.5
42.5
42.0
40.0
39.5
39.0
39.5
42.5
42.5
42.0
42.5
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LA90
43.0
42.0
42.0
41.5
41.0
41.5
41.5
42.0
42.0
41.5
41.5
41.5
41.0
43.0
42.0
42.5
42.5
43.0
42.0
40.5
41.0
41.0
41.0
41.0
42.0
42.5
42.5
42.0
41.5
42.0
41.0
41.0
40.5
40.5
43.0
42.5
43.0
42.0
42.0
40.5
40.0
40.0
40.0
41.5
41.5
41.5
42.0
42.0
to
f c Fo
op r i
yr ns
ig pe
ht ct
ow ion
ne pu
r r rp
eq os
ui es
re o
d nl
fo y.
ra
ny
LAeq
49.1
48.4
48.1
46.7
47.7
47.2
47.2
47.5
47.4
48.8
46.9
48.7
48.1
48.4
50.4
49.7
50.7
48.1
46.8
46.7
46.3
46.9
47.3
53.5
49.1
49.8
48.5
49.0
46.5
50.4
51.2
50.2
50.4
49.3
50.1
53.1
50.5
50.7
49.5
50.9
50.3
51.3
53.2
51.1
50.8
49.9
52.2
51.4
ns
en
Time
00:00
00:15
00:30
00:45
01:00
01:15
01:30
01:45
02:00
02:15
02:30
02:45
03:00
03:15
03:30
03:45
04:00
04:15
04:30
04:45
05:00
05:15
05:30
05:45
06:00
06:15
06:30
06:45
07:00
07:15
07:30
07:45
08:00
08:15
08:30
08:45
09:00
09:15
09:30
09:45
10:00
10:15
10:30
10:45
11:00
11:15
11:30
11:45
Co
Date
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
01-Aug-05
Monitor Location 1
Monitor Period: 30/07/05 – 05/08/05
ot
Client: Irish Cement Platin.
Noise Source: Ambient Noise Levels.
LAeq
50.8
52.5
51.7
51.3
52.7
52.0
50.9
52.5
53.7
52.3
64.5
66.3
74.5
74.6
65.0
54.4
51.5
51.5
51.2
55.1
53.0
52.0
52.2
52.3
52.2
53.9
52.9
53.8
52.7
53.3
57.6
73.4
51.8
53.6
52.2
52.4
54.5
53.4
50.8
50.6
52.4
49.7
48.1
49.1
50.0
51.0
49.5
48.6
LA90
41.0
42.5
43.0
42.0
43.5
42.0
42.5
43.0
44.0
44.0
46.5
45.5
45.0
46.0
59.0
42.0
43.0
44.5
44.0
43.5
42.5
42.0
42.5
43.5
42.0
43.0
45.0
46.5
46.0
44.5
47.0
45.5
44.0
44.0
43.0
43.0
42.0
43.0
41.5
41.5
42.0
42.0
41.0
41.5
41.5
42.0
39.5
39.5
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14:15
14:30
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15:00
15:15
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16:00
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16:30
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17:00
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17:45
18:00
18:15
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19:00
19:15
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
20:30
20:45
21:00
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22:00
22:15
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23:00
23:15
23:30
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se
ru
Date
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
he
LA90
40.0
38.5
40.5
40.5
39.5
38.5
39.0
39.0
38.5
40.0
41.0
41.5
42.0
42.5
41.5
41.0
41.0
41.0
41.5
42.5
42.5
42.0
44.0
44.0
45.0
46.5
48.0
48.0
48.0
48.5
49.5
49.5
49.5
48.5
49.5
49.0
47.5
47.0
47.0
46.0
47.0
46.5
47.0
48.0
47.5
49.5
49.0
49.0
to
f c Fo
op r i
yr ns
ig pe
ht ct
ow ion
ne pu
r r rp
eq os
ui es
re o
d nl
fo y.
ra
ny
LAeq
47.6
48.0
49.4
43.8
44.4
43.3
47.9
44.3
42.1
44.6
43.7
45.9
46.9
49.2
45.4
44.5
43.2
42.7
45.3
46.1
48.6
48.0
51.5
51.1
52.7
54.7
55.4
55.2
54.9
56.2
56.2
56.6
56.3
55.8
57.6
55.7
54.6
54.0
54.3
54.5
53.9
53.0
53.9
53.6
54.0
56.0
54.7
56.1
ns
en
Time
00:00
00:15
00:30
00:45
01:00
01:15
01:30
01:45
02:00
02:15
02:30
02:45
03:00
03:15
03:30
03:45
04:00
04:15
04:30
04:45
05:00
05:15
05:30
05:45
06:00
06:15
06:30
06:45
07:00
07:15
07:30
07:45
08:00
08:15
08:30
08:45
09:00
09:15
09:30
09:45
10:00
10:15
10:30
10:45
11:00
11:15
11:30
11:45
Co
Date
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
02-Aug-05
Monitor Location 1
Monitor Period: 30/07/05 – 05/08/05
ot
Client: Irish Cement Platin.
Noise Source: Ambient Noise Levels.
LAeq
54.6
55.0
56.7
57.5
57.1
55.3
55.6
56.5
55.7
57.0
55.9
55.0
56.7
56.0
56.3
57.8
58.3
58.9
57.6
56.9
57.8
58.1
57.9
58.3
58.1
57.8
57.6
57.4
57.2
57.0
57.3
55.7
55.3
55.7
55.6
56.8
56.0
56.1
56.0
56.5
55.8
55.4
54.9
55.0
55.3
54.9
53.1
49.8
LA90
48.0
49.5
52.0
52.5
51.5
50.5
51.0
52.0
51.5
52.0
50.5
50.0
51.0
51.5
51.5
53.0
54.5
54.5
53.5
53.0
53.5
53.5
54.0
53.5
54.0
53.5
53.5
53.0
52.0
53.0
53.0
51.0
51.0
51.5
51.5
52.5
52.5
52.0
52.5
52.5
52.0
52.0
51.5
51.5
52.0
51.0
46.5
44.5
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14:15
14:30
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15:30
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16:00
16:15
16:30
16:45
17:00
17:15
17:30
17:45
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
20:30
20:45
21:00
21:15
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21:45
22:00
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:15
23:30
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se
ru
Date
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
he
LA90
44.5
44.0
44.5
44.5
44.0
44.0
44.5
44.0
44.0
44.0
43.5
43.5
44.0
44.0
43.5
44.0
44.5
43.5
43.0
44.0
46.0
45.5
46.0
46.0
47.5
47.5
48.0
49.0
50.5
50.0
50.5
50.5
54.0
53.5
54.5
54.5
54.0
53.5
54.0
53.5
53.5
54.0
53.5
54.5
53.0
52.5
54.0
54.5
to
f c Fo
op r i
yr ns
ig pe
ht ct
ow ion
ne pu
r r rp
eq os
ui es
re o
d nl
fo y.
ra
ny
LAeq
48.8
47.8
49.4
48.4
47.1
48.3
46.4
46.6
46.0
46.4
45.0
46.6
47.0
46.2
46.4
46.8
46.7
45.9
47.5
49.5
50.8
50.5
51.1
51.2
53.9
53.5
54.0
55.6
56.7
56.1
56.9
56.2
58.3
58.5
58.9
59.1
58.3
58.2
58.9
58.5
57.6
58.8
58.3
59.0
58.6
56.6
57.8
58.3
ns
en
Time
00:00
00:15
00:30
00:45
01:00
01:15
01:30
01:45
02:00
02:15
02:30
02:45
03:00
03:15
03:30
03:45
04:00
04:15
04:30
04:45
05:00
05:15
05:30
05:45
06:00
06:15
06:30
06:45
07:00
07:15
07:30
07:45
08:00
08:15
08:30
08:45
09:00
09:15
09:30
09:45
10:00
10:15
10:30
10:45
11:00
11:15
11:30
11:45
Co
Date
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
03-Aug-05
Monitor Location 1
Monitor Period: 30/07/05 – 05/08/05
ot
Client: Irish Cement Platin.
Noise Source: Ambient Noise Levels.
LAeq
57.9
57.2
56.8
57.8
58.2
57.4
57.0
59.4
58.9
56.8
57.0
57.2
57.5
58.5
59.9
57.7
59.7
57.9
58.0
59.1
59.0
59.3
59.5
59.2
58.0
57.7
57.6
58.0
58.8
58.4
57.7
56.9
57.4
58.4
56.9
55.7
55.8
55.9
56.0
56.1
55.5
55.7
55.1
54.9
54.2
54.7
50.1
49.6
LA90
54.0
53.5
53.0
53.0
54.0
53.5
52.5
54.0
53.5
52.0
52.0
52.5
52.5
52.5
53.0
53.5
54.5
53.5
54.0
54.0
54.0
54.5
55.0
54.5
53.5
53.5
53.5
54.0
54.0
54.0
52.5
53.0
53.0
52.5
52.0
52.0
51.5
52.0
52.0
52.0
51.5
52.0
51.0
50.5
50.5
50.5
43.5
44.0
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13:30
13:45
14:00
14:15
14:30
14:45
15:00
15:15
15:30
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16:00
16:15
16:30
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17:00
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17:30
17:45
18:00
18:15
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19:00
19:15
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
20:30
20:45
21:00
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22:00
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:15
23:30
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se
ru
Date
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
he
LA90
44.0
43.5
44.5
45.0
44.5
44.0
44.0
43.5
43.0
42.0
42.0
43.0
42.5
44.0
43.5
44.0
44.0
43.5
43.5
44.0
44.5
45.0
45.0
46.0
47.0
47.5
48.0
48.5
50.0
51.0
51.5
51.5
50.0
50.0
50.5
50.0
49.0
48.5
48.5
47.5
47.0
47.0
46.5
46.0
47.5
48.5
46.5
47.5
to
f c Fo
op r i
yr ns
ig pe
ht ct
ow ion
ne pu
r r rp
eq os
ui es
re o
d nl
fo y.
ra
ny
LAeq
48.0
48.5
48.2
48.8
48.3
48.0
48.0
46.3
45.8
46.1
45.6
45.4
44.7
46.1
46.8
46.0
45.9
46.5
47.4
47.5
49.2
52.5
53.5
51.8
52.2
52.6
55.8
55.7
56.6
56.8
57.5
57.5
56.4
55.8
57.3
57.1
56.0
55.1
55.0
56.1
54.8
54.6
54.6
55.5
53.6
56.1
53.5
54.4
ns
en
Time
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00:15
00:30
00:45
01:00
01:15
01:30
01:45
02:00
02:15
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03:00
03:15
03:30
03:45
04:00
04:15
04:30
04:45
05:00
05:15
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06:00
06:15
06:30
06:45
07:00
07:15
07:30
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08:00
08:15
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Date
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
04-Aug-05
Monitor Location 1
Monitor Period: 30/07/05 – 05/08/05
ot
Client: Irish Cement Platin.
Noise Source: Ambient Noise Levels.
LAeq
54.3
53.7
54.4
56.4
54.1
54.0
54.5
53.2
55.1
53.2
55.5
54.9
55.3
54.8
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Introduction
Brady Shipman Martin carried out the landscape (and visual) impact assessment for a
proposal to install a new Kiln (No. 3) and associated works at Platin Cement Works, near
Duleek in County Meath. The application comprises the installation of a new kiln, preheater
tower and stack and associated buildings and structures as detailed in chapter 3 of the EIS.
12.2
The assessment was carried out during the summer and autumn of 2005 and involved
reviewing plans of the existing site and its operations; plans, elevations and sections of the
proposed development; reviewing various statutory and other publications and visits to the
site and its environs. The location of the photomontages has been selected in consultation
with Meath County Council. On the request of Meath County Council, the outline of the
proposed Indaver Waste Facility (with stack height as conditioned by EPA) has been
included on the photomontages. Also, for completeness, the outline of the proposed
Scottish and Southern Energy power station at Carranstown is included on the
photomontages.
12.3
A series of Photomontages have been prepare to assist in illustrating the physical nature of
the proposed development within the existing landscape (and visual) setting.
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Methodology
The landscape (and visual) impact assessment has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the EIS Regulations, 1989 and Amendment, 1998. The assessment is
made with regard to the sensitivity of the landscape and its vulnerability to change, taking
consideration of the location of visual receptors relative to the proposed development.
12.5
The methodology used is based on the Guidelines on Information to be Contained in
Environmental Impact Statements (2002) and the Advice Notes on Current Practice in the
preparation of Environmental Impact Statements (2003).
12.6
Landscape has two separate but closely related aspects. The first is visual impact, i.e. the
extent to which a new development can be seen in the landscape. The second is impact
on landscape character, i.e. impact on responses that are felt towards the landscape,
drawing on the appearance of the land, including shape, form and colour, and the
interaction of these elements to create specific patterns and pictures that are distinctive to
particular localities.
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Visual impacts are defined under visual intrusion and/or visual obstruction where:
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visual intrusion involves impact on a view but avoiding blocking thereof, and
visual obstruction involves impact on a view with at least some degree of blocking.
The character of the existing landscape setting is evaluated taking account of the various
natural and man-made features, such as topography, landform, land-use, vegetation, built
environment etc. together with the visibility of and the views to and from the landscape. In
addition aspects relating to the landscape planning environment are considered on a
national, regional and local basis.
Significance Assessment Criteria
12.9
The significance criteria used for the landscape (and visual) impact assessment are based
on those given in the Guidelines on the information to be contained in Environmental Impact
Statements (2002) as set out in Table 12.1 Significance Criteria.
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12.10
The impact of the proposed development is assessed at two distinct stages:
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Construction Stage: impact arising during the period of initial site setup works up to
the opening of the facility to normal operation, and
Operation Stage: impact arising during the period of normal operation of the facility
Duration of impact - negative, neutral or positive - is considered as being either:
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Temporary (lasting 1 year or less),
Short Term (lasting 1 to 7 years),
Medium Term (lasting 7 to 15 years),
Long Term (lasting 15 to 60 years), or
Permanent (lasting in excess of 60 years).
Table 12.1: Significance Criteria
Definition
Imperceptible
An impact capable of measurement but without noticeable
consequences.
Slight
An impact which causes noticeable changes in the character of the
environment without affecting its sensitivities.
Moderate
An impact that alters the character of the environment in a manner that
is consistent with the existing and emerging trends.
Significant
An impact which, by its character, magnitude, duration or intensity alters
a sensitive aspect of the environment.
Profound
An impact which obliterates sensitive characteristics.
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The following lists the main texts reviewed in the course of the study:
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Aalen et al, Atlas of the Irish Rural Landscape, 1997
An Foras Forbartha, Inventory of Outstanding Landscapes in Ireland, 1977
Environmental Protection Agency, Advice Notes On Current Practice (in the preparation of
Environmental Impact Statements), 2003
Environmental Protection Agency, Guidelines On Information To Be Contained In
Environmental Impact Statements, 2002
Harbison, P., Guide to the National and Historic Monuments of Ireland, 1992
Meath County Council, County Meath Development Plan, 2001
Taylor, G. & Skinner, A., Maps of the Roads of Ireland, 1778
Receiving Environment
12.13
Platin Cement Works is situated immediately west of the Duleek-Drogheda R152 Road,
some 2km north of Duleek and 3km southwest of Drogheda. Cement manufacture has
taken place on this site since 1972 and over the intervening years the plant has been
continually expanded to meet on-going market demands and to take on board
improvements in technology.
12.14
The existing facility comprises various buildings and structures related to cement production
as well as an associated limestone rock quarry. While many tall structures exist on the site,
the tallest features are the two existing stacks rising to 145m and 153m above ordnance
datum (AOD). The quarry is located to the west, while the principal buildings are located
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alongside the Duleek-Drogheda R152 Road to the east / northeast of the overall
landholding.
12.15
The site for the proposed works is located within the existing Plant area and is bounded by
the Drogheda - Navan railway to the east / southeast (with R152 further east); by the Platin
Local Road to the north and by the existing limestone quarry to the west (Figure 12.1 Site
Context).
12.16
The landscape surrounding the Cement Works is typically rural and pastoral agricultural
land-uses predominate. Within this landscape the vertical ‘solid’ mass of the existing
cement works facility is a prominent visual reference and more immediately it forms the
dominant visual element within the landscape, particularly when viewed from the east.
12.17
While visually prominent, the facility tends to move in and out of views along local roads.
This ‘glimpsing effect’ is particularly evident travelling either north or south along the
Duleek-Drogheda Road outside of the immediate zone of primary visibility. However the
facility is particularly dominant from east of the site and remains in view for longer from
these areas.
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Source: Extract Discovery Series Map No. 48, Ordnance Survey Ireland (Reproduced under O.S. Licence No: AR 0001305)
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While the cement works form the most significant built structure in the area, significant
industrial developments have been permitted immediately south / southwest of the facility
including a proposed Incinerator and a Gas Powered Electricity Generating Station (Figure
12.1 Site Context). The proposed Indaver Incinerator includes for a stack rising to 70m
AOD, which was subsequently conditioned to 95m AOD by the Environmental Protection
Agency.
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The landscape immediately surrounding the facility is gently rolling typically between 50 and
70m above ordnance datum (AOD). However in a wider context, visually significant ridges
include Bellewstown Ridge (140m+ (AOD)) to the south / southeast and Red Mountain
(121m AOD) to the east and Donore Hill (104m AOD) to the northwest. Red Mountain and
Donore Hill are important in screening or limiting views from the Boyne Valley, including the
sites of Newgrange, Dowth and Knowth which are all over 3km to the west / northwest of the
site.
12.20
Residential development is typically clustered along local roads and is also notably
expanding around Drogheda, and the smaller settlements of Donore and Duleek. Such
development is particularly prominent along the Donore to Duleek local road, west /
southwest of the site and along the R152 Duleek to Drogheda Road, south of the site.
12.21
Over the past 20 years, extensive landscaping has been carried out in and around the
cement works. As it increasingly establishes, the planting has gradually ‘softened’ the
appearance of the facility and has assisted in visually distancing the structures from the
R152 Duleek-Drogheda Road. The effect is more noticeable at proximity and assisted
where the planting is viewed in combination with intervening tree-lined hedgerows.
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Landscape Planning Context – National
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No part of the site or its immediate surrounds are listed in the An Foras Forbartha, Inventory
of Outstanding Landscapes in Ireland, 1977. The nearest such listing is No. 79 Lower
Boyne Valley, is located some 2 to 3km north / northwest of the site.
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Landscape Planning Context – County
The Meath County Development Plan, 2001 identifies eleven separate Areas of Visual
Quality or Landscape Types within the rural areas of the county. The objective of the
identification is to offer ‘a clearer picture to developers and others as to the sensitivity of
various categories of development in areas with differing abilities to absorb development.’
12.24
The Platin Site is located within an area described as VQ11: Rural and Agricultural, the
predominant landscape type for the surrounds and the county as a whole (Figure 12.2 Areas
of Visual Quality). The listing is described as being the least sensitive landscape type,
capable of absorbing ‘appropriately designed and sited development in all categories’ (Table
12.2 Visual Quality Group VQ11).
12.25
More sensitive landscape areas are located at some distance from the site. The broad
River Boyne valley, located some 3km to the northwest, is classed as VQ2: Lower Boyne
Valley, while the River Nanny and its immediate narrow valley are listed under VQ3: River
Valleys. A number of dispersed areas, including Bellewstown Ridge 2km to the southeast of
the site, are classed as VQ7: Upland Agricultural Area (Figure 12.2 Areas of Visual Quality).
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Table 12.2: Visual Quality Group VQ11
Visual Quality Group
Characteristics
Areas VQ11: Rural and Agricultural
These parts of the county make up the
majority of its area in that they comprise of
normal rolling lowland pastoral landscapes
that apart from occasional ridges or
prominent areas, are not particularly
visually sensitive.
Sensitivities
These areas can absorb quite effectively
appropriately
designed
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located
development in all categories including
masts and wind energy installations,
afforestation and agricultural structures.
Source: Extract from Section 3.6.3 Landscape Classification, Volume 1, Meath County Development Plan, 2001 (As
varied)
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Figure 12.2: Areas of Visual Quality
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Extract from Areas of Visual Quality Map in Rural Detail Map Series, Meath County Development Plan, 2001
(As varied)
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Landscape Amenity (see Figure 12.3 - Landscape Planning Context)
12.26
The Meath County Development Plan, 2001 identifies 40 separate Views and Prospects of
within the county. Eight of these are located within the wider landscape context of the
proposed site (Figure 12.3 Landscape Planning Context). Views VP3a; VP3b; VP4; VP5;
VP6; VP7 and VP8 – to the northwest of the site - all focus on the River Boyne and its
valley including features such as Dowth, Knowth and Newgrange.
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The final view, VP16, is from the elevated vantage of Bellewstown Ridge over 3km to the
southeast of the site (Table 12.3 Views and Prospects VP16). The expansive view north /
northwest is long ranging and panoramic in nature taking in the sweep of the River Boyne
and its agricultural surrounds extending westwards from Drogheda in the east. Platin
cement works is prominent within the near middle-ground of views from the western end of
the ridge.
Table 12.3: Views and Prospects VP16
Townland in which view is located
VP16
Kennetstown; Lagganhall; Hollymount; Hilltown Great; Collierstown;
Caulstown; Ongenstown; Carnes East; Carnes West; Lunderstown;
Prioryland; Bellewstown; Hilltown Little
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Source: Develop extract from Section 3 Views and Prospects of Volume 3, Meath County Development Plan, 2001 (As
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Other Landscape Planning Aspects
There are no trees or woodlands identified for Tree Preservation on or surrounding the site,
with the nearest such listing on Bellewstown Ridge some 4km southeast of the site.
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At Section 4 of Volume 3, the County Development identifies SRUNA-Sustainable
Recreational use of Natural Assets. The principal stated aim ‘is social inclusion of a wide
variety of natural recreational assets such as walks, viewing points and picnic areas
throughout the County.’ Several areas are identified, again focusing mainly on the River
Boyne, Dowth, Knowth and Newgrange as well as Bellewstown Ridge (Figure 12.3
Landscape Planning Context).
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The Plan identifies a Cycle Route, which encircles the site, leading via public roads from
Drogheda to Donore on to Duleek and back to Drogheda via the valley of the River Nanny
and the coast.
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Summary
12.31
The existing cement works at Platin comprises many large-scale structures of significant
bulk and height with a large associated limestone rock quarry located immediately to the
west. The principal structures are all clustered within the north-eastern corner of the holding
with the tallest features appearing to be centrally located within the overall built environment
of the works. The existing facility is a prominent feature within its local context and forms
the dominant visual reference, especially when viewed from the east.
12.32
Extensive landscaping undertaken around the facility is notably more effective at proximity
and where viewed in combination with surrounding tree-lined hedgerows and undulating
topography. By comparison the landscaping is less effective in screening when viewed
within more open panoramic views from the east. However, in general the ever maturing
planting is providing valuable ‘softening’ and integration of the facility within its surrounds.
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Characteristics of the Proposed Development
12.33
In visual terms the main features of the proposal include:
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Provision of a new kiln (Kiln No. 3) which will require demolition of an existing building
which accommodates factory offices, stores and maintenance workshops
Provision of a preheater tower of over 165m AOD and stack of 170m AOD.
Provision of a limestone store; a raw milling building; a coal mill building; a cement mill
building; a clinker storage silo; new factory offices; new stores and workshops.
Provision of various conveyors; filters; site works, internal road works and
miscellaneous buildings structures and services.
While the proposal includes for many structures and associated plant, the principal features
of visual relevance – given the existing built context – are the preheater tower and stack.
12.35
The existing stacks rise to 145m and 153m AOD. It is proposed that the new preheater
tower and stack will rise to approximately 165m and 170m AOD respectively and in doing so
will form the tallest structures on site. The proposed preheater tower and associated stack
are to be sited east and slightly south of - but albeit close to - the existing stacks. The top of
the tower and the stack will be fitted with aircraft warning lights.
12.36
The proposed kiln is largely a horizontal structure laid alongside the existing kiln structures.
The remaining elements are largely single and/or two-storey buildings which in the context
of the existing facility have no landscape or visual relevance outside of the actual site.
Impact of Development
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In all views the proposed development will be seen within the confines of the existing built
environment of Platin Cement Works. In this manner, the proposed development will tend
to increase the visual mass or perceived bulk of existing development rather than generate
new impacts of visual intrusion or obstruction. Being higher, the proposed development will
also tend to increase visual prominence – more so from closer as the structures are not of
sufficient additional height as to appreciably increase the range of long distance visibility of
this already significant development.
12.38
Nevertheless the construction of the proposed development will tend to be a significant
focus of visual attention on a temporary or short-term basis. The effect will be most
noticeable from nearby residences along the Cruicerath Road, the Donore to Duleek Road
and along the R152 Duleek to Drogheda Road. Thereafter, any visual impact from
surrounding areas will be minimal, as the existing facility already presents a significant and
prominent built form within the landscape. Photomontage 1 views north from the R152 near
Duleek, while Photomontage 2 views west from the old N1 approaching Drogheda Town.
12.39
The proposed development will be most prominent from the elevated vantage of Red
Mountain, which because of its proximity provides greater view of the detail of the proposed
structures (Photomontage View 3). However, the existing facility is already similarly visible
and prominent within the view and the proposed development will at most add further slight
negative visual impact. The additional impact will be of short-term duration and the
proposed development will not have any medium or long-term negative impact from this
most open of views.
12.40
The proposed development will also be in-part, visible in longer distance views. Impact on
views from the Boyne Valley and Bellewstown Ridge are discussed separately under Impact
on landscape Planning Context below. However, the proposed development – as is the
existing facility – will be visible from various sections of the M1 Motorway ranging from
1.5km to 4km distant. Photomontage 4 is taken from a more elevated vantage south of the
M1 Toll Plaza; Photomontage 5 is taken from a position immediately north of the M1 Toll
Plaza; while Photomontage 6 is taken from a location north of the M1 Boyne Valley Bridge.
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However, in all views, the proposed development at most tends to increase the existing
visual mass or bulk of development without additional negative visual impact.
12.41
The provision of other buildings and structures, including alterations to the internal roads
and services will have an imperceptible impact from locations external to the site boundary.
12.42
When assessed within the context of existing development and other likely development –
particularly significant developments such as the proposed Incinerator and Power Station –
the subject development would have a negligible or imperceptible additional landscape or
visual impact.
Impact on Landscape Planning Context
The proposed development will not have a negative impact on landscape planning aspects.
The existing and proposed development site is located within an Area of Visual Quality
VQ11: Rural and Agricultural, the least sensitive landscape zone capable of absorbing a
wide variety of development. The proposed development has no impact on preservation
objectives for trees and woodland.
12.44
The proposed development has no negative impact on views and prospects (VP3; VP4:
VP5; VP6; VP7; and VP8) of the River Boyne and its associated features. Undoubtedly the
existing and proposed facility is/will be intermittently visible from more elevated vantage
points within the valley. However the Donore Hill / Red Mountain ridge provides for
significant screening of all but the upper aspects of the existing stacks and proposed
preheater tower and stack. Where visible the development is distant and falls within a
minute segment of the overall panoramic nature of views from such vantage points.
12.45
A small portion of upper aspects of the development will be visible from Newgrange
(Photomontage 7) and Dowth (Photomontage 8), in the same manner as aspects of the
existing facility are similarly visible. As such, given the nature of the view and visibility of
aspects of the existing facility it is considered that no additional negative visual intrusion or
impact will arise from these locations.
12.46
The line of view from Knowth ensures that more of the facility is visible between the ridges
of Red Mountain to the south (right of view) and Donore Hill (left of view) to the north
(Photomontage 9). However, the proposed development, sited as it is within the existing
built structure, while adding to the visual mass of the overall facility will do so without
additional negative visual impact.
12.47
The development will be most visible within view VP16 from Bellewstown Ridge. However,
the existing facility and indeed its associated quarry are already prominent features within
the middle-ground of views from the northern slopes of the ridge. In this context the
additional elements - while adding to the perceived bulk of the facility - will not result in
further intrusion or negative impact. Photomontages 10 and 11 are taken from the top of
the ridge southeast of the site and from the northern slopes of Bellewstown Ridge south of
the site. The views illustrate the prominent nature of the existing facility and the additional
‘bulking’ associated with the proposed development. However, no appreciable change
occurs in either the view of the existing plant or more importantly, the expansive and
panoramic nature of the existing view from the ridge. As such there is no significant
additional impact on the listed view.
12.48
Again when assessed within the context of existing development and other likely
development such as the proposed Incinerator and Power Station, the subject development
would have a negligible or imperceptible impact on landscape planning aspects.
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Summary
12.49
In summary, the proposed development will not give rise to significant additional landscape
or visual impact. At most the development will tend to be a significant focus of attention
during construction and thereafter will impact only in increasing the existing visual mass or
bulk of development on the site. This effect will be most noticeable from open areas within
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the landscape to the immediate east; from the elevated vantage points of Red Mountain
and Bellewstown Ridge and from residential properties along the Cruicerath Road; the
Donore to Duleek Road; and the R152 Road.
12.50
In the medium and longer-term, given the presence of the existing facility - and other
proposed developments - and as no appreciable change occurs within existing views it is
considered that negative landscape or visual impact will not arise from the proposed
development.
Mitigation Measures
Over the course of the last twenty years Irish Cement Ltd. have undertaken extensive
landscape and planting works, particularly around the Plant area and more recently around
the quarry. These landscaping works have increasingly given the facility a ‘strongly
landscaped’ perspective.
12.52
Landscape works to date at Platin Cement Works have included the planting of over 65,000
trees and shrubs on some 12.6 hectares. Along with these works some smaller scale
landscape works were also undertaken at the entrances and associated with the new offices.
As part of their on-going environmental management programme Irish Cement Ltd.
continue to review and wherever possible augment and enhance the landscape and planting
at the site.
12.53
The continuing establishment of the existing planting will increasingly have a more
pronounced effect in the screening and softening of the mass of the facility. All of the
landscape areas are managed and maintained under on-going landscape maintenance
contracts first established in the 1980s. The landscape and general plantings will continue
to be managed so as to maximise this effect. No other measures are required.
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Residual Impact
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attention. However, given the nature and mass of existing structures on the site the
proposed development will not result in any residual adverse landscape or visual impacts.
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Tree preservation
Map Source: 1:50,000 O.S. Discovery Series Map
Context Source: Meath County Development Plan 2001
Photomontage Locations
Protected views
Irish Cement Ltd.
Property Boundary
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Proposed Development
Site Boundary
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EXTENSION - EIS 2005
Figure 12.3 - Landscape Planning Context
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CULTURAL HERITAGE
13.1
The proposed cement works extension will be constructed entirely within the existing cement
works area, which is an area of disturbed ground and hardstanding. Following consultation
with Meath County Council officials, it has been agreed that a cultural heritage assessment
of the existing cement works site is not necessary.
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MATERIAL ASSETS: TRAFFIC
Introduction
Irish Cement Ltd. currently operates a cement manufacturing plant at Platin, Co. Meath, with
an annual production of 2,000,000 tonne of cement. This application is for the installation of
a new kiln and associated plant and equipment, which will increase annual production to
2,800,000 tonnes. This will give rise to an increase in the traffic movements to and from the
plant, both in the delivery of raw materials and despatch of cement from the plant. However,
the cessation of the sourcing of clinker from outside the site, when the new development is
operational, will eliminate this source of traffic.
14.2
This section of the EIS examines the impact of additional traffic movements on the roads in
the vicinity of the plant. To ensure a robust assessment, the study also takes into account
additional traffic from the potential developments adjacent to the cement plant such as the
Waste Management facility proposed by Indaver Ireland and a power station proposed by
Scottish and Southern Energy. While there is some doubt as to whether the power station
will go ahead, the potential traffic from this development is included in the assessment.
14.3
The site is located adjacent to the R152 Drogheda to Duleek Regional Road approximately
3km south of Drogheda town centre and 4km northeast of Duleek. There are several access
points to the cement works site both from the R152 and county road CR319. These access
points are as follows:
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14.4
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Customer access for cement collection and cement works administrative staff access
directly off the R152;
Three raw material/staff access points to the cement works site located off the county
road CR319 which connects onto the R152.
There is also an access to the adjacent quarry area off the R152, but the proposed
development will not have any impact on the traffic utilising this entrance.
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Existing Traffic Patterns
14.5
The estimated traffic volumes for the R152 were obtained from a factor derived from the
traffic surveys conducted during assessment of the peak traffic periods adjacent to the site.
14.6
To fully assess the existing conditions traffic surveys were conducted on Wednesday 8
June 2005 during the AM and PM peak periods, Thursday the 9th June 2005 during the AM
th
and PM peak periods and on Friday the 10 June 2005 during the AM peak period.
14.7
As agreed with Meath County Council NRTF high growth factors have been applied to
estimate traffic volumes for 2009, the projected year of opening.
14.8
Details of existing traffic volumes and growth rates are outlined in Tables 14.1, 14.2 and
14.3.
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Table 14.1
Applied Growth Rates
Year
2005-2009
Table 14.2
Location
R152
Table 14.3
Growth Rate
7.7%
2005 - 2009 Estimated 24 hour Traffic Volumes on the R152 at Customer
Access
Source
2005 AADT
2005
2009
2009HGV
HGV
AADT
Traffic counts
9318
13%
10012
13%
2005 - 2009 Estimated 24-hour Traffic Volumes on the R152 adjacent to
CR319
Location
Source
2005 AADT
R152
Traffic counts
10498
2005
HGV
13%
2009HGV
13%
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Existing Operation
2009
AADT
11279
Irish Cement currently operates an existing cement production plant at the application site.
Quarried limestone along with shale and gypsum are the primary inputs in the cement
making process, with petroleum coke used to fuel the process.
14.10
Deliveries to the plant made as part of the production process include shale, bauxite, pet
coke, gypsum, slag, clinker, limestone filler, and iron ore. Access to the site for deliveries
and operational staff is off county road CR319 which connects to the R152 north of the main
customer access. The access for cement collections and administrative staff is directly off
the R152, the main entrance.
14.11
Carparking is currently provided on the site in a number of locations as follows
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(i)
Administration Office - 45 spaces adjacent to the offices.
(ii)
Operations Staff - In the Employee carpark inside the north boundary of the site as
indicated on the site drawings. There are 123 car spaces in this location.
(iii) Construction Staff - In the Contractor’s carpark inside the north boundary of the site as
indicated on the site drawings. There are 164 spaces in this location.
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14.12
Averaged flows from Irish Cement Ltd. over a 30 week period in 2005 have been obtained to
provide accurate 24 hour existing traffic flows at the customer access of the R152, and at the
staff and the delivery access off County Road (CR) 319. (Table 14.4)
14.13
To ensure the impact of the existing development has been fully assessed, the average
traffic movements have been calculated on a weekly basis. Where required existing material
flows have been rounded-up.
Table14.4
Existing Weekly Traffic Movements & Site Access Route
Customer
Access
Shale
Bauxite
Pet
Coke
Gypsum
Limestone
Filler
Slag
Clinker
Iron Ore
(R152)
(CR 319)
(CR 319)
(CR 319)
(CR 319)
(CR 319)
(CR 319)
(CR 319)
(CR 319)
222
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284
70
220
2578
116
40
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Source: Irish Cement
14.14
Daily flows are outlined in Tables 14.5 and 14.6. The HGV movements are typically
distributed throughout the working day between 0600 and 2200.
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Table 14.5 2005 Existing Daily Flows at R152 Customer Collections and /Staff Access
Type of Vehicle
Total Daily
Trips
HGV movements
516
Cars
104
Source: Irish Cement
Table 14.6 2005 Existing Daily Flows at CR319 Deliveries / Staff Parking / Plant
Type of Vehicle
Total Daily
Trips
HGV movements
210
Cars
544
Source: Irish Cement
Existing Road Distribution
14.15
The cement product is distributed by road and rail. Raw materials are delivered to the plant
by road.
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There is a branch line at Irish Cement Ltd. from the adjacent rail line. Approximately 10% of
bulk cement is distributed by rail.
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Existing Rail Distribution
Other Potential Developments
Current Planning Applications
As part of this assessment, and in agreement with Meath County Council, traffic which could
be generated from two other potential industrial developments in the vicinity of the Cement
Plant have been considered.
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14.17
Indaver Ireland lodged a planning application in January 2001 with Meath County Council
for the construction of a waste management facility at Carranstown, County Meath. The
proposed facility will include a community recycling park, a recycling plant for nonhazardous industrial material, a waste to energy plant for non-hazardous waste. The
proposed site for the waste management facility is approximately 1km south of the Platin
Cement Factory with access from the R152.
Planning permission has been granted for a power station for Scottish and Southern
Energy. The site is approximately 1km south of the Irish Cement facility, at Carranstown,
County Meath. If built, traffic generated from this plant will be approximately 30 additional
1
trips per peak hour period . The access will be located off the R152 opposite the Indaver
plant.
Table 14.7
Indaver Traffic Generation
Employees
Cars
Peak Hour
Traffic
34
Waste to
Energy HGV’s
Liquid Waste
Sorting HGV’s
Community
Recycling Park
Visitors
15
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Source: Indaver Waste Management Facility EIS, 2001
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14.18
Based on the information available from desk research outlined above it is estimated that
approximately 60 peak hour vehicles will be generated by the Indaver site and 30 vehicles
will be generated by the power station site. Traffic from the potential developments has
been added to existing traffic to derive base flows.
14.19
Once the potential developments are operational the base flows will only slightly increase
traffic on the R152 compared with the existing situation. (Tables 14.8 and 14.9)
Peak Hour Base Traffic 2009 for R152 at Customer Access
Location
Source
R152
Existing and base
peak hour Traffic
Flows
2009 PM
Peak Base
1309
1357
1229
1276
1088
2009 PM
Peak Ex
2009 PM
Peak Base
972
1020
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Development Proposal
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The proposed development includes installation of a new kiln, preheater tower and
associated plant and structures at the existing cement works, which will increase output
improve the production process and remove the need for imported clinker.
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2009 PM
Peak Ex
Peak Hour Base Traffic 2009 for R152 adjacent to CR319
Location
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Table 14.8
Construction Traffic
14.21
During the construction phase of the development it is estimated that there will be
approximately 300 construction staff. Access to the site by construction staff will be mainly
by private car and van. Assuming 1.5 persons per vehicle there will be an additional 200
vehicles during the peak construction period and an additional 40 daily truck movements.
With the adoption of traffic management measures including adequate signage, and parttime signals, if required, there will be minimal impact on the existing road network.
Car Parking
14.22
There are 332 existing car parking spaces on site in three areas, adjacent to the
administration building; employee carpark and contractor carpark (both inside the northern
boundary of the site.
14.23
It is proposed to provide a further 31 spaces for the new office and workshop/stores
buildings.
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Proposed Vehicle Movements
14.24
Irish Cement Ltd. has confirmed the additional traffic movements generated by the plant
expansion. Table 14.10 indicates the additional daily lorry movements generated by the
proposed development, and the access points for the additional daily movements.
14.25
The reduction in deliveries of clinker result in a slight increase of 21 HGV movements in
deliveries to the site compared with the existing situation.
Table 14.10 Additional Customer and Delivery HGV Movements Per Day
Customer
Access
Shale
Bauxite
Pet
Coke
Gypsum
Limestone
Filler
Slag
Clinker
Iron Ore
(R152)
(CR 319)
(CR 319)
(CR 319)
(CR 319)
(CR 319)
(CR 319)
(CR 319)
(CR 319)
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Notes
The above lorry movements are based on a daily flow derived from projected weekly movements divided by 5.
This provides a robust assessment of daily traffic during peak periods.
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The customer access will generate approximately 106 additional daily vehicles
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include arrivals and departures:
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Table 14.11 2005 Proposed Daily Flows at R152 Customer Access and /Staff Access
Type of Vehicle
Total Daily
Trips
728 (+212)
104 (-)
HGV movements
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Table 14.12 2005 Proposed Daily Flows at CR319 Deliveries / Staff Parking / Plant
Type of Vehicle
Total Daily
Trips
231 (+21)
552 (+8)
HGV movements
Cars
14.28
Estimated 2009 24 hour traffic volumes on the R152 adjacent to the customer access and on
the R152 at the R152 / CR319 junction are given in Tables 14.13 and 14.14.
Table 14.13 2009 Estimated 24 hour Traffic Volumes on the R152 adjacent to
Customer Access
Location
R152
2009 AADT
EXISTING
10012
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10160
2009 AADT
PROPOSED
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Table 14.14 2009 Estimated 24-hour Traffic Volumes adjacent to the R152 / CR319
Junction
Location
2009 AADT
EXISTING
11279
R152
2009 AADT BASE
2009 AADT PROPOSED
11327
11439
Car Traffic
14.29
The additional car traffic arising from the proposed activity, during the operational phase of
the development, will be approximately 40 vehicles per week which will access the site via
the CR319. There will be no additional traffic to the administration building via the R152, as
a result of this proposed development.
Rail Traffic
14.30
There will be a marginal increase in rail traffic as a result of the expansion of the plant.
Design Year
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The 2009 existing traffic has been estimated by using an agreed growth rate. Potential
development traffic has been added to the factored existing traffic to provide a robust base
scenario. Traffic from the proposed development has been added to the base scenario to
estimate proposed traffic in 2009, the estimated year of opening.
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Proposed Traffic Distribution
The following assumptions have been made in assigning the generated traffic on the
surrounding road network for the proposed development.
14.33
The trips have been distributed primarily based on existing distribution identified during the
traffic surveys.
14.34
The distribution profile is as follows:
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R152 (N)
R152 (S)
55%
45%
2009 Operational Commencement Year Assessment
14.35
The impact on the local road network has been assessed by examining the peak hours (AM
and PM) projected traffic flows on the local road network against the base situation.
14.36
As described above, the proposed development will generate additional traffic. The base
traffic includes the two potential developments.
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Table 14.15 Projected 2009 peak hour traffic flows
(Including 2 x Potential Developments)
Location
2009 Base
2009 Proposed
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% increase
R152 customer access AM
1357
1372
1.1 %
R152 customer access PM
1276
1292
1.2%
Location
2009 Base
2009 Proposed
% increase
R152 at CR319 AM
1088
1103
1.3%
R152 at CR319 PM
1020
1035
1.4%
Table 14.15 outlines that there will be a low impact on the surrounding road network based
on the development proposal.
Junction Assessment
The R152 customer access has been modelled using Picady 4.1. As generated traffic from
the proposal will also use the R152/CR319 crossroads, this junction has also been modelled
to fully assess the impact of the development on the surrounding road network.
14.39
PICADY 4.1 analysis was used to compare the base (i.e. without proposed development but
with potential developments) against the proposed scenario.
14.40
The scope and extent of the assessment was agreed in consultation with Meath County
Council at an initial briefing.
14.41
Both the main site access junction off the R152 and the existing R152/CR319 junctions were
assessed for the AM and PM peak hours and the results are set out in the following tables
14.16, 14.17, 14.18 and 14.19.
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Table 14.16 Site Access R152 Junction Analysis Results –AM Peak Hour Assessment
Junction Arm
Base Scenario
Proposed Scenario
(RFC/Max Queue)
(RFC/Max queue)
R152 south
0.045 / 0.0
0.060 / 0.0
Site Access
0.132 / 0.1
0.213 / 0.3
R152 north
0.074 / 0.1
0.083 / 0.1
Note – RFC – Ratio of Flow to Capacity
Table 14.17 Site Access R152 Junction Analysis Results –PM Peak Hour Assessment
Junction Arm
Base Scenario
Proposed Scenario
(RFC/Max Queue)
(RFC/Max queue)
R152 south
0.082 / 0.1
0.103 / 0.1
Site Access
0.146 / 0.2
0.218 / 0.3
R152 north
0.012 / 0.0
0.021 / 0.0
Note – RFC – Ratio of Flow to Capacity
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Table 14.18 Site Access R152/CR319 Crossroads Results –AM Peak Hour Assessment
Junction Arm
Base Scenario
Proposed Scenario
(RFC/Max Queue)
(RFC/Max queue)
R152 south
0.000 / 0.0
0.000 / 0.0
CR319
0.526 / 1.1
0.562 / 1.2
R152 north
0.447 / 1.7
0.469 / 1.9
Minor Road
0.407 / 0.7
0.414 / 0.7
Note – RFC – Ratio of Flow to Capacity
Table 14.19 Site Access R152/CR319 Junction Analysis Results –PM Peak Hour
Assessment
Junction Arm
Base Scenario
Proposed Scenario
(RFC/Max Queue)
(RFC/Max queue)
R152 south
0.004 / 0.0
0.004 / 0.0
CR319
0.408 / 0.7
0.431 / 0.7
R152 north
0.043 / 0.1
0.060 / 0.1
Minor Road
0.256 / 0.3
0.260 / 0.3
Note – RFC – Ratio of Flow to Capacity
When the RFC value is greater than 0.850 this is an indication that queues and delays will
begin to occur. Tables 14.16 to 14.19 show that the RFC value for all junctions is well below
the 0.850 level and therefore queues and delays will not occur at these junctions as a result
of the development proposal, and including the traffic from the two potential developments.
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Conclusions and Mitigation Measures
The proposed development will have a minimum impact on the road network with peak hour
traffic increases of less than 2%.
14.44
The assessment indicates that both the R152 site access and the R152/CR319 crossroads
will operate satisfactorily during peak traffic periods with the additional traffic generated by
the proposed development and the other two potential developments.
14.45
Accordingly no mitigation measures are proposed.
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Receiving Environment
15.1
The existing cement factory on the site is described in Chapter 3 of the Environmental
Impact Statement.
15.2
The annual waste arisings, for the year 2004, from the existing cement works activity and
their disposal are summarised in Table 15.1.
Table 15.1 - Waste Arisings
Waste Type
Quantity
(tonnes)
Canteen
Paper (packaging)
Wood (packaging)
Plastic (packaging)
Wood (construction
Plastic (construction)
Construction/Demolition
Waste
Wood (construction)
Scrap metal
Used Tyres
Paper
Waste Oil Filters
Waste Oil
Waste Oil/Grease
Other Electronic waste
Monitors
Fluorescent tubes
Halon gas
Chemicals
Lead/Acid Batteries
Concrete and
overburden and filter
bags
Effluent Plant Sludge
Fibre Cement Cladding
11.7
26.2
12.1
38.3
87.4
37.5
10.6
Doherty Quarries & Waste Management Ltd.
Doherty Quarries & Waste Management Ltd.
Doherty Quarries & Waste Management Ltd.
Doherty Quarries & Waste Management Ltd.
Doherty Quarries & Waste Management Ltd.
Doherty Quarries & Waste Management Ltd.
Doherty Quarries & Waste Management Ltd.
25.0
212
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4.4
1.6
40.3
14.5
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.1
1.1
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Panda
Tinnelly Demolition, Newry, Co. Down
Crumb Rubber Ireland, Dundalk
McKenna Waste Paper Recycling Duleek
Atlas Oil Laboratories, Portlaoise
Atlas Oil Laboratories, Portlaoise
Sita Environmental, Dublin
Irish Lamp Recycling Co. Ltd., Athy
Irish Lamp Recycling Co. Ltd., Athy
Irish Lamp Recycling Co. Ltd., Athy
Shannon Environmental Services, Limerick
AVR Safeway Ltd., Cork
Returnbatt Ltd., Kill, Co. Kildare
Overburden mound
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Doherty Quarries & Waste Management Ltd.
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Characteristics of Proposed Development
15.3
After commissioning, the proposed activity will at most give rise to an increase of less than
10% in the quantities of the wastes outlined in Table 15.1 above, with the exception of
overburden which will increase by approximately 25%. However, significant quantities of
overburden are now utilised as a shale replacement material in cement manufacture and the
amount going to the overburden mound will be minimised.
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Impacts of Development
15.4
As a result of the nature of the waste arisings and the measures outlined in Table 15.1
above, there is no significant adverse impact on the environment.
Construction Impacts
15.5
All waste arising from construction activities will be disposed of in accordance with the
Applicants IPC Licence.
Mitigation Measures
15.6
The activity on the site is subject to an IPC Licence which obliges the applicant to exercise
control on the site that will:minimise waste generated
encourage recycling of waste
contain waste in a safe manner
ensure the safe disposal of waste without risk to the environment
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The Applicant applies stringent quality control procedures on the site, and ensures that the
above objectives are achieved. In addition to minimising waste, the Applicant has an
established practice of recycling where possible. This practice currently extends to pallets,
waste metals, water, leakage from the process, lubricants and process waste.
15.8
The applicant is a member of REPAK and as such is committed to the recycling of as much
waste as possible. Where wastes must be disposed of off site, licensed disposal contractors
are used.
15.9
The materials deposited in the overburden mound are landfilled in accordance with IPC
Licence No. 268 and procedures agreed with the EPA.
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CONSTRUCTION
Receiving Environment
16.1
Site preparation for the proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existing
workshop, stores and office building and of the existing oil storage tanks and boiler house.
All site infrastructures such as drainage and water supply are in place from the previous
development on this site.
Proposed Development
Plant Installation
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Limestone transport conveyors and transfer station
Raw mill building
Preheater tower and stack
New kiln
Kiln Filter and conditioning tower
Grate cooler and electro filter
Coal mill building
Clinker storage silo and clinker conveyors
Cement mill building
New office building
New workshop and stores building
Miscellaneous buildings and structures
Siteworks and internal roads
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Temporary Facilities
16.4
Once the site is sufficiently cleared, temporary facilities in the form of offices, personnel
facilities, storage compounds, etc. will be installed to facilitate the safe and orderly
progression of the works.
Construction Procedures
16.5
The most up to date environmental standards will be applied in planning and executing the
construction to ensure impacts on the environment are minimised.
16.6
Construction equipment will comply with SI 320 of 1988 E.C. (Construction Plant and
Equipment) Permissible Noise Levels Regulations. Account will also be taken of BS 5228
1984 - Noise Control on Construction and Open Sites.
16.7
Construction Hours of Work:
Week days
Saturday
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Sunday work will only arise in circumstances where continuous working is required such
as concrete slipforming and kiln and preheater erection.
16.8
The walls of the storage silo will be constructed by slipforming, which is a continuous form of
construction, extending over approximately 8 days.
Programme
16.9
Work will commence after all Statutory Approvals are in place and will take approximately 24
months to complete.
Construction Employees
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It is expected that an average of 300 construction staff will be employed during the
construction phase of the project.
Commissioning
Commissioning will commence after an amended integrated Pollution Control Licence has
been issued by the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Construction Impacts
Traffic
At the peak of construction there will be up to 40 HGVs/day entering the site. Car numbers
entering the site will vary from approximately 30 per day initially up to 200 per day at peak.
16.13
Disposal of Construction Waste
Wastes arising from the construction activities will be retained on site as far as practicable, in
accordance with the applicant’s IPC Licence.
16.14
Waste disposal off-site will in accordance with the Applicant’s IPC Licence.
16.15
Waste arising from demolition of existing buildings will be disposed of in accordance with the
applicants IPC Licence. Inert materials will be recycled on site if possible or disposed of in
the overburden mound, in accordance with the applicant’s IPC Licence. All other waste will
be disposed of off site by licenced contractors in accordance with the applicants IPC
Licence.
16.16
Fibre cement roofing or cladding sheeting will be disposed in accordance with the applicants
IPC Licence and in accordance with procedures agreed with the EPA.
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Mitigation
Traffic
16.17
Disposal of waste off site will be reduced to a minimum while complying with the IPC
Licence, to minimise traffic movements..
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Noise
Comparatively high noise levels could arise during the construction phase particularly from
the use of pneumatic jackhammers and/or hydraulic rock breakers in the demolition of the
existing offices and also during the demolition and the decommissioning of Kiln 1. Within 10
m of this type of activity the noise levels are likely to be of the order of LAeq of 88 dBA.
16.19
At the nearest noise sensitive location, Location 1, the noise level due to these types of
activities would be less than 50 dBA due to attenuation with distance and due to acoustic
screening by parts of the structures of the existing plant. This noise would be temporary and
intermittent in nature, and will have little impact on the nearest noise sensitive location.
16.20
During the construction period, all plant and equipment will conform to noise emission limits
set out in Statutory Instrument No. 320 of 1988 European Communities (Construction Plant
and Equipment)(Permissible Noise Level) Regulations 1988 and amendment set out in
Statuary Instrument No. 359 of 1996.
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INTERACTION OF THE FOREGOING
17.1
The purpose of this chapter of the Environmental Impact Statement is to assess the inter
relationship between the preceding topics. Its purpose is also to draw attention to any
significant interactions and interdependencies in the existing environment. All topics have
been discussed at length in terms of the impact of the development and where relevant,
mitigation measures are outlined, that will eliminate or reduce the level of impact to
insignificant.
17.2
Certain interactions are dealt with either directly or indirectly within the Chapter headings.
For instance the impact of water discharges is assessed in the water section, the impact has
been shown not to be significant therefore the impact on the receiving waters and the
associated flora and fauna in the receiving waters will remain unaffected. This is an indirect
interaction. The climate section dealt with the impact of the proposal in terms of Green
House Gases even though the emission of GHG is directly related to air quality.
17.3
There are, however, three interactions that are addressed here, the interaction between air
quality and landscape, noise and human beings and air quality and human beings.
Air quality and Landscape
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The proposed development will result in the emission of exhaust fumes from the kiln stack.
Gaseous emissions can in some instances be visible to the naked eye and therefore result in
an increased visual impact. The stack emissions arising from this proposal will not give rise
to an increased visual impact as the modern control systems and filters employed will be to
the highest international standards.
Noise and Human Beings
17.5
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Noise can impact on the quality of life of human beings. The chapter on this issue clearly
shows that there will be no significant impact on the quality of life as there will be no
significant increase in noise and all relevant standards will be complied with.
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Emissions to air can impact on the quality of life of human beings. The chapter on this issue
clearly shows that there will be no significant impact on the quality of life as emissions will
not increase significantly and all relevant standards will be complied with.
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18 CONCLUSION
Cement manufacturing is a large-scale commodity type industry requiring a wide range of
facilities to ensure safe and efficient production with the minimum impact on the
environment. Platin Cement Works is uniquely placed in this regard to provide the
necessary and essential conditions for cement manufacture.
18.2
The site at Platin has been used for the manufacture of cement for over 30 years. The
adjacent quarry has proven reserves to supply the cement works for the order of a further
40 years. In order to continue to meet market demand, an increase in capacity, utilising
modern technology, is required at Platin Cement Works. This is the purpose of this
planning application.
18.3
The subject application is for an extension to the Cement Works at Platin. This proposal
takes account of advances in plant design, technology and environmental performance and
will give rise to an overall nominal production capacity of 2,400,000 tonnes of clinker per
annum at the cement works.
18.4
This proposed development will include installation of a new kiln, preheater tower and
associated manufacturing plant and storage facilities.
18.5
The need for this proposal is due in part to the increased demand for construction materials
and the need to modernise the facility at Platin in order to maintain its high environmental
standards. There is an increased onus on the cement manufacturing industry to become
more energy efficient and to reduce emissions to the atmosphere.
18.6
At the time of preparation of this EIS two potential developments were identified in the
vicinity of the existing cement works and subject site. These potential developments are:
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The Proposed Indaver Ireland Waste Management facility including a community
recycling park, a recycling plant for non-hazardous industrial material, a waste to
energy plant for non-hazardous waste; and
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While the situation with regard to the proposed power station is in some doubt, the relevant
data for both potential developments has been included in the assessment of the traffic, air
quality and visual impact of the proposed development at Platin Cement Works, in order to
provide a robust and conservative assessment.
18.8
The impacts of the proposed development discussed in the preceding chapters are
summarised below. Primarily the proposal will assist in meeting increases in demand for
building products for the construction industry for the surrounding eastern region. Further,
the positive impact of the proposal is the benefit to the population in nearby suburbs by
guaranteeing long term skilled and unskilled employment. In addition, the development will
maintain operational employment of 250 at the cement works and will employ on average
300 construction staff for a period of 24 months during the construction phase.
18.9
As the proposed extension to the cement works will be carried out on land for which ground
works have long been in place, there will be no impact on the application site area with
regard to flora and fauna or cultural heritage. The proposed development will be
constructed entirely on disturbed ground and existing hard standings.
18.10
With regard to water on site, the proposed development will not give rise to any significant
increase in discharges from the site.
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CONCLUSION
With regard to air quality, all substances (PM10 and NO2), which will be emitted from the
cement works (including the proposed new extension), will be at levels that are well below
even the most stringent (2010) ambient air quality standards and guidelines. Emissions of
NO2 and PM10 from the existing site facilities do not lead to exceedance of any air quality
guidelines. Indeed, the addition of the kiln 3 and associated support systems and the
decommissioning of kiln 1 will slightly reduce the PM10 and NO2 GLC.
18.12
The noise from the proposed activity could have a potential for noise disturbance to
residents in the vicinity of the plant. Although the annual capacity of Kiln 3 of 1,200,000
tonnes of clinker is three times that of Kiln 1, advances in technology mean that less fans
and less fan power are required. Extensive analysis using the three-dimensional computer
prediction programme NoiseCalc shows that the expected increase in noise level at the
nearest noise sensitive (Location 1) will be less than 1 dBA. This increase is insignificant.
18.13
After commissioning, the proposed activity will at most give rise to an increase of less than
10% in the quantities of waste generated, with the exception of overburden which will
increase by approximately 25%. Measures are in place at Platin to increase overburden
usage as a raw material, and recycling will be a priority. As a result of the nature of the
waste arisings and the measures for their disposal, there is no significant adverse impact on
the environment.
18.14
The proposed development will not give rise to significant additional landscape or visual
impact. At most the development will tend to be a significant focus of attention during
construction and thereafter will impact only in increasing the existing visual mass or bulk of
development on the site. This effect will be most noticeable from open areas within the
landscape to the immediate east; from the elevated vantage points of Red Mountain and
Bellewstown Ridge and from residential properties along the Cruicerath Road; the Donore to
Duleek Road; and the R152 Road.
18.15
In the medium and longer-term, given the presence of the existing facility and as no
appreciable change occurs within existing views it is considered that negative landscape or
visual impact will not arise from the proposed development.
18.16
While there are some inevitable impacts from the proposed development, the majority are
not significant and must be assessed in the context of the existing cement works, which is a
long established facility in the area. The replacement of the existing Kiln No. 1 with a more
efficient new kiln and associated plant will improve efficiency and the environmental
performance of the cement works as a whole.
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