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FETHARD HARBOUR
New Slipway and Beach Access
Construction and Environmental
Management Plan (CEMP)
FEBRUARY 2021Fethard Harbour Construction & Environmental Management Plan
Document Verification
Client: Wexford County Council
Job Title: Fethard Harbour New Slipway and Beach Access
Job No: 2767
File Name: 2767-TJOC-ZZ-ZZ-RP-Z-3700_Prelim_Cons_MP.doc
Revision Suitability Prepared Checked Approved Date of
Description of Revision
Code Code By By By Issue
Issued for Foreshore
C01 AP 11.12.2020
Application
Issued for Foreshore
C02 AP 17.02.2021
Application
Disclosure to a Third Party:
This Report is for the private and confidential use of the Client for whom it is prepared together with their
professional advisors as appropriate. It should not be reproduced in whole or in part or relied upon by third parties
for any use without the express written permission of T.J. O’ Connor & Associates.
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C ONTENTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
1. INTRODUCTION 2
1.1. Hook Head SAC 2
1.2. Bannow Bay SPA 3
1.3. Bannow Bay SAC 3
1.4. Ballyteige Burrow SPA 3
1.5. Keeragh Islands SPA 4
1.6. Natura 2000 sites – Features of interests and conservation objectives. 4
1.7. CEMP Purpose and Objectives 7
2. PROJECT OVERVIEW 8
3. CONSTRUCTION WORKS 8
3.1. Spoil Management 9
3.2. Traffic Management 9
3.3. Schedule of Construction Works / Construction Schedule 9
3.4. Working Hours 9
3.5. Construction Personnel 9
3.6. Method Statements 9
4. CONSTRUCTION & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONAL
STRUCTURE, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 10
4.1. On Site Organisational Structure and Responsibility 10
4.2. Duties and Responsibilities 11
4.3. Personnel 11
4.3.1. Project Manager 11
4.3.2. Construction Manager 12
4.3.3. Site-Specific Method Statements 12
4.3.4. General 12
4.3.5. Design Engineer 12
4.3.6. Environmental Clerk of Works 13
4.3.7. Other Roles 15
4.4. Contacts 16
4.4.1. Main Contractor Contacts 16
4.4.2. Employer Contacts 16
4.4.3. Third Party Contacts 17
5. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS 17
5.1. Sediment and Erosion Controls 17
5.2. Excavated Materials and Spoil Management 18
5.3. Control of Fuel and Oils 19
5.4. Control of Concrete 20
5.5. Emergency Response Plan 21
5.6. Site Training and Environmental Awareness 23
5.7. Waste Management 24
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Wexford County Council proposes to construct a new reinforced concrete slipway 50m long
x 10m wide and an installation of a 22.8m long floating beach access at Fethard Harbour,
Fethard, Co. Wexford. It is noted that the proposal is situated within and in a location with the
potential to impact on the following:
Hook Head Special Area of Conservation SAC 000764
Bannow Bay Special Protection Area SPA 004033.
Bannow Bay Special Area of Conservation SAC 000697
Ballyteige Burrow Special Protection Area SPA 004020
Keeragh Islands Special Protection Area SPA 004118
The proposed works will comprise of the following:
Construction of a new concrete deck and slipway on fill to the east side of the existing
harbour
Construction of associated reinforced concrete retaining walls
Construction of associated concrete access ramp and steps to the adjacent beach
area
Excavation/dredging required for construction of above concrete works
Disposal of any surplus excavated material in accordance with the Waste
Management Acts 1996-2019
All ancillary works, fittings and services required
The purpose of this document is to present details of the project specific Construction and
Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). This document will form the basis of the site
construction management plan, during pre-construction and construction stages. It will be
updated as necessary by improvement only, by the Contractor appointed to the construction
stage, and will be his sole responsibility for the duration of the construction stage. It will be a
condition of the construction contract that the site construction management plan will meet
the requirements of documents stipulating protection of the environment. For example, the
contract will specify that potential impacts outlined in the DAU response to the foreshore
licence application for the development will be duly addressed during construction. Likewise,
the contractor will need to recognise the Inland Fisheries Ireland response in relation to beach
access and slipway construction and show due diligence to environmental issues throughout
the project.
The CEMP includes the recommendations proposed by IFI and recognises the issues raised
by NPWS in their submission on Foreshore Licence Application (FS 007064). The
environmental protection measures must be complied with in the pre-construction and
construction stages of the slipway and beach access. The construction management plan will
ensure compliance with environmental legislation in order to ensure the environment is
adequately protected. The construction management plan is a working document which is
updated as part of planning compliance prior to any construction works commencing on site.
Under this type of contract, the contractor/designer team will be responsible for firstly
producing a design for the various elements of the works and secondly constructing the works
in accordance with that design. All elements of the works will be designed and constructed in
accordance with the employer’s requirements and good construction practice.
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1. INTRODUCTION
This Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been prepared by T. J.
O’Connor & Associates for the construction of a new reinforced concrete slipway 50m long x
10m wide, and installation of a 22.8m long floating beach access at Fethard Harbour, Fethard,
Co. Wexford. This CEMP has been prepared on behalf of Wexford County Council.
The slipway and beach access together will encompass a site footprint / total area of 690m2
(0.069ha). The entire project is anticipated to take four months to complete.
This CEMP outlines construction practices and includes the Environmental Management
measures which are to be implemented during the construction phase of the project to ensure
that it is constructed in accordance with best practice, with minimum impact on the
surrounding environment and in adherence with all environmental protection measures
recommended in submissions received during the Foreshore Licence application process.
Appended to this document is a schedule of environmental protection measures which has
been developed specifically for the construction of the slipway and beach access at Fethard
Harbour (Appendix 1).
It should be noted that this CEMP is a live document that will be updated throughout the pre-
construction and construction phase of the project. Upon agreement with Wexford County
Council, this plan will be finalised and presented to the Project Contractors upon appointment.
Any subsequent update to this CEMP will be by improvement only.
1.1. Hook Head SAC
The Hook peninsula is a long, narrow, low-lying headland which protrudes into the sea in a
south-south-west direction on the eastern side of Waterford Harbour. The site includes
approximately 15 km of coastline, most of which has cliffs above a bedrock or boulder beach
shoreline. The cliffs are mostly low, usually not more than 10-20 m in height, though they
reach up to 30 m at Baginbun. The geology of the area is of high interest, being an excellent
example of the junction between Devonian Old Red Sandstone and overlying Carboniferous
Limestone. Fossils are a feature of the limestone rock formations. A large area of the
surrounding sea is included in the site. Under the surface of the water, the reef has a north-
east/south-west orientation and is typically strewn with boulders, cobbles and patches of sand
and gravel. It is exposed to prevailing wind and swells from the west. Tidal streams tend to
be moderate but are strong in some areas.
The site has an important example of low-lying south-eastern cliffs of both clay and rock.
Quality good. It is of high geological importance and a noted fossil site. It is of particular
importance for marine habitats. Infralittoral bedrock communities are species rich (81 and 84
species in the upper infralittoral and 81 and 82 species in the lower infralittoral). Rare to scarce
species include the sponge Stryphnus ponderosus; the hydroids Aglaophenia kirchenpaueri
and Gymnangium montagui; the anemone Isozoanthus sulcatus; the nudibranch Crimora
papillata; the ascidians Distomus variolosus and Stolonica socialis; and the red alga,
Schizymenia dubyi. Of particular interest is Schizymenia dubyi since Irish populations of this
species appear to be concentrated in the south-east of the country. Circalittoral reef
communities have good examples of Axinellid sponge communities. Notable species present
are: Axinella dissimilis, Aglaophenia kirchenpaueri, Gymnangium montagui, Alcyonium
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glomeratum, Eunicella verrucosa and Crimora papillata. Sublittoral sediments populated by
the burrowing sea cucumber Neopendactyla mixta are noteworthy because this type of
community was only recorded seven times by the BioMar survey and the Amphiura securigera
was only recorded at the Kenmare River in Co. Kerry and at Hook Head and the Saltee Islands
in Co. Wexford. The site has breeding Falco peregrinus and Pyrrhocorax, and a small seabird
colony (mostly Uria aalge).
1.2. Bannow Bay SPA
Bannow Bay is a large, very sheltered, estuarine system with a narrow outlet to the sea.
Extensive areas of intertidal mud and sand flats are exposed at low tide, with an average
width of about 2 km. A number of small to medium sized rivers flow into the site, the principal
being the Owenduff and the Corock which enter at the top end of the estuary. The sediments
have a rich macroinvertebrate fauna, with such species as Scrobicularia plana, Hediste
diversicolor and Arenicola marina being frequent. Salt marshes are well developed in the
sheltered areas of the site. The main land use within the site is shellfish farming. The site is
surrounded by agricultural land of moderate to high intensity.
Bannow Bay supports an excellent diversity of wintering waterfowl and is one of the most
important sites in the south-east. Of particular note is an internationally important population
of Branta bernicla hrota. It also supports nationally important numbers of a further 12 species,
which includes 3.4% of the national total for Tadorna, 3.0% of the total for Limosa, 2.6% of
the total for Limosa lapponica and 2.6% of the total for Anas acuta. The intertidal sand and
mud flats provide excellent feeding for waterfowl species, while suitable roosts are provided
by the salt marshes and other shoreline habitats. Habitats are generally of good quality. Part
of site is a Wildfowl Sanctuary. The site has been well monitored since the 1970s.
1.3. Bannow Bay SAC
Bannow Bay SAC is a relatively large estuarine site on south-east coast of Ireland. This typical
coastal estuary has large areas of mud and sand and restricted access to the sea. Small
rivers and streams to the north and south-west flow into the bay. The southern end of the site
supports a mosaic of sand dune types, sea cliffs of clay, and rock and extensive sandy
beaches. The northern end supports freshwater habitats of marsh, wet woodland and non-
tidal reedbed. The geology of the site is mainly Ordovician slate rocks with some Cambrian
slate at the south-east.
The site is important for presence of eleven habitats listed on Annex I of Habitats Directive.
Halophilous scrub at the site is one of only two examples in the country. The legally protected
Arthrocnemum perenne is also found here. The site includes an important SPA. Internationally
important numbers of Branta bernicla hrota are found and nationally important numbers of
Tadorna, Anas acuta, Calidris, Vanellus, Calidris alpina, Limosa islandica, L. lapponica,
Tringa totanus, Plurialis apricaria Egretta garzetta, Alcedo atthis and Sterna albifrons are
found and possibly breed in the site. A substantial heronry is located at south-west of site.
1.4. Ballyteige Burrow SPA
Ballyteige Burrow SPA is located on the south coast of Co. Wexford between the towns of
Kilmore Quay and Cullenstown. The site is dominated by a long sand and shingle barrier (spit)
which supports an impressive dune complex known as the Burrow. The site is important for
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wintering waterbirds and provides excellent feeding grounds plus sheltered and secure high-
tide roosts. The site supports non-breeding (wintering) Light-bellied Brent Goose and Black-
tailed Godwit in numbers of international importance plus a further five waterbird species in
numbers of all-Ireland importance.
1.5. Keeragh Islands SPA
The Keeragh Islands are two low-lying islets located just over 1 km offshore from the south
Wexford coastline. This site is a Special Protection Area (SPA) under the E.U. Birds Directive,
of special conservation interest for the following species: Cormorant. The islands have a
nationally important breeding colony of Cormorant (200 pairs recorded in 2000), which is
considered to be one of the largest in the country. The colony has been well-monitored since
it was first recorded in 1968 and there has been a long-term ringing programme. Terns, mainly
Arctic Tern, have bred in the past but not since the 1970s. Herring Gull, Great Black-backed
Gull and Lesser Black-backed Gull have also bred but no population estimates for recent
years are available. A small number of Shag (c.10 pairs) were present in 1970.
1.6. Natura 2000 sites – Features of interests and conservation objectives.
The EU Habitats Directive contains a list of habitats (Annex I) and species (Annex II) for which
SACs must be established by Member States. Similarly, the EU Birds Directive contains lists
of important bird species (Annex I) and other migratory bird species for which SPAs must be
established. Those that are known to occur at a site are referred to as ‘qualifying interests’
and are listed in the Natura 2000 forms which are lodged with the EU Commission by each
Member State. A ‘qualifying interest’ is one of the factors (such as the species or habitat that
is present) for which the site merits designation. The National Parks and Wildlife Service
(NPWS) are responsible for the designation of SACs and SPAs in Ireland. A ‘qualifying
interest’ is one of the factors (such as the species or habitat that is present) for which the site
merits designation. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are responsible for the
designation of SACs and SPAs in Ireland.
The conservation objectives for the sites are detailed in the following publications:
NPWS (2012) Conservation Objectives: Bannow Bay SAC 000697. Version 1.0. National
Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
NPWS (2011) Conservation Objectives: Hook Head SAC 000764. Version 1.0. National Parks
and Wildlife Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
NPWS (2012) Conservation Objectives: Bannow Bay SPA 004033. Version 1.0. National
Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
NPWS (2014) Conservation Objectives: Ballyteige Burrow SPA 004020. Version 1. National
Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
NPWS (2018) Conservation objectives for Keeragh Islands SPA [004118]. Generic Version
6.0. Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
The overall aim of the Habitats Directive is to maintain or restore the favourable conservation
status of habitats and species of community interest. These habitats and species are listed in
the Habitats and Birds Directives and Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection
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Areas are designated to afford protection to the most vulnerable of them. These two
designations are collectively known as the Natura 2000 network. European and national
legislation places a collective obligation on Ireland and its citizens to maintain at favourable
conservation status sites designated as Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection
Areas. The Government and its agencies are responsible for the implementation and
enforcement of regulations that will ensure the ecological integrity of these sites.
The maintenance of habitats and species within Natura 2000 sites at favourable conservation
condition will contribute to the overall maintenance of favourable conservation status of those
habitats and species at a national level. Favourable conservation status of a habitat is
achieved when its natural range, and area it covers within that range, is stable or increasing,
and the ecological factors that are necessary for its long-term maintenance exist and are likely
to continue to exist for the foreseeable future, and the conservation status of its typical species
is favourable.
The favourable conservation status of a species is achieved when population data on the
species concerned indicate that it is maintaining itself, and the natural range of the species is
neither being reduced or likely to be reduced for the foreseeable future, and there is, and will
probably continue to be, a sufficiently large habitat to maintain its populations on a long-term
basis. The species and/or habitats listed as qualifying interests for Bannow Bay SAC, Hook
Head SAC and Bannow Bay SPA and specific conservation objectives are included in Table
1 - 5.
Table 1. Qualifying interests (QIs) for the Hook Head SAC
Habitat Habitat Conservation
Code objective
1160 Large shallow inlets and bays Maintain
1170 Reefs Maintain
Vegetated sea cliffs of the Atlantic and Baltic Maintain
1230 coasts
Restore = Restore favourable conservation condition, Maintain = Restore favourable conservation condition
Table 2: Special Conservation Interests (SCIs) for the Bannow Bay SPA
Species Species Scientific name Conservation
code objective
A046 Light‐bellied Brent Branta bernicla hrota Maintain
Goose
A048 Shelduck Tadorna tadorna Maintain
A054 Pintail Anas acuta Maintain
A130 Oystercatcher Haematopus Maintain
ostralegus
A140 Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria Maintain
A141 Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola Maintain
A142 Lapwing Vanellus Maintain
A143 Knot Calidris canutus Maintain
A149 Dunlin Calidris alpina Maintain
A156 Black‐tailed Godwit Limosa Maintain
A157 Bar‐tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica Maintain
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A160 Curlew Numenius arquata Maintain
A162 Redshank Tringa totanus Maintain
A999 Wetlands Maintain
Restore = Restore favourable conservation condition, Maintain = Restore favourable conservation condition
Table 3. Qualifying interests (QIs) for the Bannow Bay SAC
Habitat Habitat Conservation
Code objective
1130 Estuaries Maintain
1420 Mediterranean and thermo-Atlantic halophilous Restore
scrubs (Sarcocornetea fruticosi)
1140 Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater Maintain
at low tide
1210 Annual vegetation of drift lines Maintain
1310 Salicornia and other annuals colonizing mud Restore
and sand
1330 Atlantic salt meadows (Glauco-Puccinellietalia Restore
maritimae)
1410 Mediterranean salt meadows (Juncetalia Restore
maritimi)
2110 Embryonic shifting dunes Restore
2130 *Fixed coastal dunes with herbaceous Restore
vegetation (grey dunes)
1220 Perennial vegetation of stony banks Maintain
2120 Shifting dunes along the shoreline with Restore
Ammophila arenaria (white dunes)
Restore = Restore favourable conservation condition, Maintain = Restore favourable conservation condition, *
Priority habitat under the Habitats Directive
Table 4. Special Conservation Interests (SCIs) for the Ballyteige Burrow SPA
Species Species Scientific name Conservation
code objective
A046 Light‐bellied Brent Branta bernicla hrota Maintain
Goose
A048 Shelduck Tadorna tadorna Maintain
A140 Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria Maintain
A141 Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola Maintain
A142 Lapwing Vanellus vanellus Maintain
A156 Black‐tailed Godwit Limosa limosa Maintain
A157 Bar‐tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica Maintain
A999 Wetlands Maintain
Restore = Restore favourable conservation condition, Maintain = Restore favourable conservation condition
Table 5. Special Conservation Interests (SCIs) for the Keeragh Islands SPA
Species Species Scientific name Conservation
code objective
A017 Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo Maintain/Restore
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1.7. CEMP Purpose and Objectives
This CEMP is to provide the Client and the Main Project Contractor with a framework to ensure
compliance by all parties with Environmental requirements.
The CEMP achieves this by providing the environmental management requirements to be
adhered to during the pre-commencement, construction and operational phases of the
Fethard New Slipway and Beach access development. It describes the work practices,
construction management procedures, management responsibilities, environmental
protection measures and monitoring proposals that are required to be enforced in order to
construct both elements of the project in an appropriate and environmentally diligent manner.
All site personnel will be required to be familiar with the plan’s requirements as related to their
role on site. There will be a requirement of the appointed contractor that details are updated
with progress, including the roles and responsibilities of those appointed on the site for the
construction of the project.
It is intended that this document should be viewed as a live document, to be periodically
reviewed and updated as the project progresses throughout the construction phase. The
CEMP will be subject to continual review to address, for example:
Any conditions stipulated in the Planning Permission or Foreshore Licence
Any feedback from the Planning Authority, statutory or non-statutory organisations
Reflection of best practice at the time of construction
Incorporation of the findings of pre-construction site investigations & surveys, and
Accommodation of the working practices of the appointed contractor
This is the first version of the CEMP for the New Slipway and Beach access works. It includes
measures required to satisfy the requirements of the planning and Foreshore Licence
consents.
Upon agreement with Wexford County Council, this plan will be finalised and issued as part
of the tender process to prospective Contractors. Upon appointment, the Project Contractor
will incorporate the plan and associated appendices into the development contract, and
update accordingly as the project progresses.
It should be noted that any updates or amendments to this CEMP can only reinforce or
improve on measures contained herein.
All of the information required for the CEMP will be highlighted in the specification for the Civil
Engineering Works contract – it will constitute a work requirement. Upon appointment, the
Contractor will be required to include further details and schedule of environmental protection
measures. Publicly available information, guidance documents, Planning Permission and
Foreshore Licence conditions determine the provisions of this CEMP. The following
responses/reports/documents will be recognised and incorporated into the CEMP:
Hook Head SAC site synopsis and generic conservation objectives by NPWS
Bannow Bay SPA site synopsis and generic conservation objectives by NPWS
Bannow Bay SAC site synopsis and generic conservation objectives by NPWS
Ballyteige Burrow SPA site synopsis and generic conservation objectives by NPWS
Keeragh Islands SPA site synopsis and generic conservation objectives by NPWS
The Development Applications Unit response outlining potential impacts
Natura Impact Statement, Fethard Harbour (Dixon.Brosnan, 2020)
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Planning and Foreshore Consents
2. PROJECT OVERVIEW
The proposed development is the construction of a new slipway and beach access in close
proximity to each other at Fethard Harbour. Essentially, the slipway is envisaged to consist of
a 50m long x 10m wide reinforced concrete structure with a new 300mm thick reinforced
concrete deck slab (circa. 134m2), all on Clause 804 hardcore fill to the east side of the
existing harbour wall. The new slipway will be edged by 1 – 1.5T rock armour on the beach
side. A new 5m long wave reflective wall is also envisaged adjacent to the new reinforced
concrete deck and will be incorporated into the existing harbour wall.
The proposed beach access ramp is envisaged to consist of 22.8m long and 2m wide
reinforced concrete structure on Clause 804 hardcore fill along with a pedestrian access steps
5.4m long and 2m wide consisting of mass concrete.
A reinforced concrete retaining wall structure is envisaged to be incorporated into the top of
the access ramp, pedestrian access steps, slipway and concrete deck slab.
The slipway and beach access together will encompass a site footprint / total area of 685m2
(0.069ha) and the entire project is anticipated to take four months to complete. Vehicles which
are envisaged to be used during the proposed development include excavators, barge,
dumpers, concrete wagons, pile driver and cranes, and a team of approximately eight people
will be on-site for the duration of the works. No dredging will be undertaken and waste
production is anticipated to be at a minimum. Waste management will incorporate the
engaging of an authorised waste collection permit holder, for removal of any inert waste
produced; however, recycling of inert waste is a policy of Wexford County Council. This
proposed development will be undertaken by contractors who will cooperate in full with the
requirements of Wexford County Council.
3. CONSTRUCTION WORKS
It is important to note the works will be undertaken in full cognisance of the submissions from
the DAU and IFI, and in line with measures to comply insofar as possible with the conservation
objectives of the following
Hook Head Special Area of Conservation SAC 000764
Bannow Bay Special Protection Area SPA 004033.
Bannow Bay Special Area of Conservation SAC 000697
Ballyteige Burrow Special Protection Area SPA 004020
Keeragh Islands Special Protection Area SPA 004118
A work plan will be prepared by Wexford County Council. Following a formal tender
procurement process, an experienced main contractor will be appointed and will review the
plan and revise where necessary to ensure that it complies with any requirements of the
Project Manager, Environmental Manager and Construction Manager on site.
The appointed contractor will furnish more detailed information on construction methodologies
once appointed. This will include method statements for all work activities, risk assessments,
etc. These method statements will be incorporated into a revised CEMP and submitted to
Wexford County Council/ prior to construction.
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It is anticipated that the main construction works will take approximately 4 months from
starting on site, subject to Environmental Controls being implemented.
The construction works should be developed in combination with the Plans for Managing
Impacts of Construction Activities as described in Section 5 (Environmental Commitments).
3.1. Spoil Management
During the construction phase, the permanent works design for construction will require the
re-use of some excavated material. The excavated material will be stored in dedicated
deposition areas. No spoil deposition will be allowed on intertidal areas. These deposition
areas will be located away from the intertidal zone insofar as possible. Any habitats used to
store spoil will be reinstated to original condition following spoil removal.
3.2. Traffic Management
The appointed contractors for the advance works will develop a traffic management plan in
agreement with Wexford County Council. Access to the works areas will be via the existing
roadway.
3.3. Schedule of Construction Works / Construction Schedule
The schedule of construction works for the main construction phase is outlined below. This is
a general arrangement for the development of the project. The appointed contractor is likely
to follow a similar schedule and will have a more detailed project schedule for the purpose of
delivering the project on time and within budget.
3.4. Working Hours
Since both components of the project are within intertidal areas, the timing of construction in
intertidal areas will be based on the tidal regime. Intertidal works will be centred around times
of low tide. The appointed contractor will require a tide timetable so that works can be
scheduled to coincide with low tide. There are tide timetables available online e.g.
http://www.ukho.gov.uk/easytide/EasyTide/index.aspx gives tide times for Fethard on Sea. All
works will need to be undertaken during daylight hours.
3.5. Construction Personnel
It is anticipated that between 5-10 operatives will be employed full-time on site during the
construction period.
Further details as to the management organisational structure, duties and responsibilities are
provided in Section 4 of this CEMP.
3.6. Method Statements
Method statements are used to translate the project requirements into planned systems of
work instructions to the site staff and operatives. They are prepared for activities identified in
the specification and risk assessments and are issued to all personnel responsible for and
involved with the activity concerned.
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They define the proposed method of working for an element or section of work taking into
account the particular requirements of the project including site conditions, safety hazards,
the contract drawings, specification or code of practice. They define the proposed use of plant,
labour and materials, any hold points or permits and may be supplemented by drawings,
sketches and produce data as necessary.
The principle aim of a method statement is to ensure that:
• resources are available prior to start tasks are thought out in advance and
• safe working methods are defined, and workers involved are aware of the risks
associated with the task
Prior to the commencement of any activities deemed to involve a significant risk or identified
at pre-commencement meetings, the contractor will develop a written method statement.
These method statements will:
• cover key activities identified through the programme, and be job-specific
• identify responsible personnel
• identify the required control measures and arrangements and
• be in accordance with the safety standards including the specific risks outlined in the
Preliminary Health & Safety Plan.
Details of these method statements should be used in safety awareness talks / toolbox talks
prior to the work commencing. Environmental and security issues will also be considered
where appropriate.
During the course of construction, amendments and alterations could be required to a method
statement for the following reasons (and records of same will be maintained on file, i.e., in the
Method Statement Register):
• during construction, the contractor could have improved the methods employed to carry
out the task
• a new approach, differing significantly from the original proposal could be used and
• revised information is received from the employer.
The Contractor method statements will adopt a standard format that will be used for all
statements produced.
A register of Method Statements generated throughout the project will be maintained on file
and stored centrally in the Quality Management office.
Detailed method statements will be prepared by the Contractor appointed to the works, prior
to the commencement of construction.
4. CONSTRUCTION & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1. On Site Organisational Structure and Responsibility
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An example of an Organisational Structure for the Contractor’s Project Team is included
below. This structure will be defined by the Contractor and will include the names of the
assigned personnel with the appropriate responsibility and reporting structure reflected.
The appointed Contractor will be required to finalise the Organisational Structure for the
project to oversee this CEMP and to outline the specific responsibilities for the roles required.
Project Manager
H&S (PSDP, PSCS) Construction Manager Environmental Manager
Project Ecologist
Environmental Manager Environmental Manager Project Archaeologist
4.2. Duties and Responsibilities
The general role of key people on site implementing the CEMP will be:
• The Project Manager - liaises with the Project Team in assigning duties and
responsibilities in relation to the CEMP to individual members of the main contractor’s
project team.
• The Construction Manager - liaises with the Environmental Manager when preparing
site works where there is a risk of environmental damage and manages the
construction personnel and general works.
• The Design Engineer - undertakes and certifies the Design and supervises the
standard of works, including geotechnical aspects (Geotechnical engineer may need
to be consulted). The Environmental Clerk of Works - ensures that the CEMP is
developed, implemented and maintained.
• The Environmental Clerk of Works tasks at the Fethard Harbour Slipway and Beach
Access construction site are described below at section 4.3.4.
Other roles may be outlined as follows:
• Health and Safety (PSDP and PSCS) and
• Project Ecologist (as required by the Environmental Manager)
The roles and responsibilities outlined below are indicative and will be updated on the
appointment of the main contractor (Contractor). Details of the personnel and their
responsibilities must be added to the CEMP.
4.3. Personnel
4.3.1. Project Manager
A Project Manager is to be appointed on behalf of the main Contractor to manage and
oversee the works. The Project Manager is responsible for:
• Implementing of the Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
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• Implementing the Health and Safety Plan
• Management of the construction project
• Liaison with the client/developer
• Liaison with the Project Team
• Assigning duties and responsibilities in relation to the CEMP
• Production of construction schedule
• Materials procurement and
• Maintaining a site project diary
4.3.2. Construction Manager
The Construction Manager manages all the works to construct the Fethard Harbour
Slipway and Beach access, on behalf of the main contractor. The Construction Manager
reports to the Project Manager. In relation to the CEMP, the Construction Manager is
responsible for:
4.3.3. Site-Specific Method Statements
• Liaising with the Environmental Manager in preparing site-specific Method Statements
for all Works activities where there is a risk of environmental damage, by incorporating
relevant Environmental Control Measures and referring to relevant Environmental
Control Measure Sheets
• Liaising with the Environmental Manager in reviewing and updating site-specific
Method Statements for all Works activities where Environmental Control Measure and
Environmental Control Sheets have been altered and
• Liaising with the Environmental Manager where third party agreement is required in
relation to site-specific Method Statements, Environmental Control Measures and/or
Environmental Control Measure Sheets
4.3.4. General
• Being aware of all Environmental Commitments and Requirements
• Ensuring that all relevant information on project programming, timing, construction
methodology, etc., is communicated from the Project Manager, to the Environmental
Manager in a timely and efficient manner in order to allow pre-emptive actions relating
to the environment to be taken where required
• Programming and planning of excavation works and communicating this schedule to
the Environmental Manager
• Ensuring that adequate resources are provided to design and install any environmental
interventions
• Liaising with the Design Engineer and providing information on environmental
management to the Design Engineer during the course of the construction phase
• Liaising with the Project Team in assigning duties and responsibilities in relation to the
CEMP to individual members of the main contractor’s project staff and
• Ensuring that the Environmental Manager performs regular and frequent
environmental site inspections.
4.3.5. Design Engineer
The Design Engineer is appointed by the Contractor for the works.
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The Design Engineer reports to the Project Manager and is responsible for:
Design of the Works
• Review and approval of relevant elements of the method statements – assist the
Construction Manager with the overall review
• Participating in Third Party Consultations and
• Liaising with Third Parties through the Environmental Manager
4.3.6. Environmental Clerk of Works
GENERAL
• Being familiar with the contents, environmental commitments and requirements;
• Being familiar with baseline data gathered pre-construction
• Assisting the Construction Manager in liaising with the Design Engineer and the
provision of the information on environmental management to the Design Engineer
during the course of the construction phase
• Liaising with the Project Team in assigning duties and responsibilities in relation to the
CEMP to individual members of the main contractor’s project staff
• Implementing the environmental procedures of the CEMP
• Liaising with the Construction Manager to ensure that the control measures set out in
the Schedule of Environmental Protection Measures are implemented
• Liaising with the client/developer in relation to environmental issues and
• Auditing the construction works from an environmental viewpoint
SITE-SPECIFIC METHOD STATEMENTS
• Liaising with the Construction Manager in preparing site-specific Method Statements
for all Works activities where there is a risk of environmental damage. These site-
specific Method statements should incorporate relevant Environmental Control
Measures and take account of relevant Environmental Control Measure Sheets
• Liaising with the Construction Manager in reviewing and updating site-specific Method
Statements for all Works activities where Environmental Control Measure and
Environmental Control Sheets have been altered and
• Liaising with the Construction Manager where third party agreement is required in
relation to site-specific Method Statements, Environmental Control Measures and/or
Environmental Control Measure Sheets
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THIRD PARTY CONSULTATIONS
• Overseeing, ensuring coordination and playing a lead role in third party consultations
required statutorily, contractually and in order to fulfil best practice requirements
• Ensuring that the minutes of meetings, action lists, formal communications, etc., are
well documented and that the consultation certificates are issued to the Design
Engineer as required;
• Liaising with all prescribed bodies during site visits, inspections and consultations
• Where new Environmental Control Measures are agreed as a result of third party
consultation, ensuring that the CEMP is amended accordingly
• Where new Environmental Control Measures are agreed as a result of third party
consultation, the Environmental Manager should liaise with the Construction Manager
in updating relevant site-specific Method Statements and
• Where required, liaising with the Construction Manager in agreeing site-specific
Method Statements with third parties
LICENSING
• Ensuring that all relevant works have (and are being carried out in accordance with)
the required permits, licences, notifiable actions, certificates, planning permissions,
etc.
• Bringing to the attention of the Project, Design and Construction Team any timing and
legal constraints that may be imposed on the carrying out of certain tasks.
WASTE MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION
• Holding copies of all permits and licences provided by waste contractors
• Ensuring that any operations or activities that require certificates of registration, waste
collection permits, waste permits, waste licences, etc. have appropriate authorisation
and
• Gathering and holding documentation with the respect to waste disposal
LEGISLATION
• Keeping up to date with changes in environmental legislation that may affect
environmental management during the construction phase
• Advising the Construction Manager of these changes and
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• Reviewing and amending the CEMP in light of these changes and bringing the
changes to the attention of the main contractor’s senior management and
subcontractors
ENVIRONMENTAL INDUCTION TRAINING AND ENVIRONMENTAL TOOL BOX TALKS
• Ensuring that Environmental Induction Training is carried out for all the main
contractor’s site personnel. The induction training may be carried out in conjunction
with Safety Induction Training and
• Providing toolbox talks on Environmental Control Measures associated with Site-
specific Method Statements to those who will undertake the work
ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS/SPILLAGES
• Prepare and be in readiness to implement at all times an Emergency Response Plan
• Notifying the relevant statutory authority of environmental incidents and
• Carrying out an investigation and producing a report regarding environmental
incidents.
• The report of the incident and details of remedial actions taken should be made
available to the relevant authority, the Design Engineer and the Construction Manager.
SITE ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS
• Carrying out regular documented inspections of the site to ensure that work is being
carried out in accordance with the Environmental Control Measures and relevant site-
specific Method Statements, etc.
• Carrying out a daily inspection of the bunded areas and silt pond
• Appending copies of the inspection reports to the CEMP and
• Liaising with the Construction Manager to organise any repairs or maintenance
required following the daily inspection of the site.
4.3.7. Other Roles
MARINE MAMMAL OBSERVER
The services of a Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) will be required as there is a noise
component associated with piling at the beach access location. The MMO will be responsible
for spotting and identifying marine mammals by visual surveys. The MMO will work in
conjunction with the Ecological Clerk of Works while piling is underway:
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• Health and Safety Personnel
• The Health and Safety personnel for the construction project is appointed by the
Contractor in line with the Construction Regulations:
• Carrying out duty of Project Supervisor Construction Stage
• Responsible for safety induction of all staff and personnel on site
• Implementing the Health and Safety Plan
• Auditing and updating the Health & Safety Plan and
• All other required legal duties
ALL SITE PERSONNEL – TO BE UPDATED UPON APPOINTMENT OF CONTRACTOR
The site personnel appointed by the Contractor are responsible for:
• Adhering to the relevant Environmental Control Measures and relevant site-
specific Method Statements
• Adhering to the Health and Safety Plan and
• Reporting immediately to the Environmental Manager and Construction Manager
any incidents where there has been a breach of agreed procedures including:
o a spillage of a potentially environmentally harmful substance and
o an unauthorised discharge to ground, water or air, damage to a protected
habitat, etc.
4.4. Contacts
4.4.1. Main Contractor Contacts
Organisation: Position: Name: Phone: Email:
Project Manager
Construction Manager*
Environmental Manager*
Safety (PSCS)*
Safety Officers*
Site Emergency Number*
*24 hour contact details required
4.4.2. Employer Contacts
Organisation: Position: Name: Phone: Email:
Employers Ecologist
Employers Clerk of Works
Employers Archaeologist
Safety (PSDP)
Employers Public Liaison Officer
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4.4.3. Third Party Contacts
Organisation: Position: Name: Phone: Email Address:
Inland Fisheries Pollution Inland 1890 info@fisheriesireland.ie
Ireland Incident Line Fisheries 34 74 24
Ireland
National Parks District (076)
and Wildlife Conservation 1002669
Service Officer
Environmental Environmental EPA (053)
Protection Queries 9160600
Agency Officer
Local authority Heritage
Officer
Emergency 112 or 999
Services
5. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS
This section provides environmental requirements (protection measures) for the new slipway
and beach access at Fethard Harbour. A number of potential environmental impacts arising
from the current project were identified in the DAU submission on the Foreshore Licence
application. Environmental hazard issues and protection measures were specified by IFI in
their submission and have been included in the schedule of environmental commitments.
These commitments are summarised in a Schedule of Environmental Protection Measures
which is presented in Appendix A. The Appointed Project Manager/ Contractor and/or
Environmental Manager will be required to update the Schedule of Environmental Protection
Measures if any modifications or additional requirements arise.
A site compound will be required for safe storage of potentially polluting materials and
substances. The site compound will be surrounded by a palisade fence and locked when
there are no site personnel present. The site compound will be used to house other materials
used during construction and to house construction waste before disposal. The location of the
site compound will be chosen such that it is not adjacent to the shore. It should be at least
10m from the following:
Hook Head Special Area of Conservation SAC 000764
Bannow Bay Special Protection Area SPA 004033.
Bannow Bay SAC 000697
Ballyteige Burrow SPA 004020
Keeragh Islands SPA 004118 and
the high-water mark.
The location of the site compound will be agreed with the environmental clerk of works. The
primary personnel in ensuring environmental due diligence will be the Environmental Clerk of
Works and the Project Manager in conjunction with a Marine Mammal Observer.
5.1. Sediment and Erosion Controls
Purpose
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To describe measures for the management of all surface water and run-off on the site, for the
protection of intertidal areas and in particular, sediment and erosion control.
• Construction should not permit direct pumping of soiled waters to the foreshore from
such as flooded excavation holes or pits. Release of suspended solids to all waters will
be controlled by interception (settling lagoon/silt trap) and management of site run-off.
This will likely involve pumping
• The works area may require dewatering if concrete works are required in the intertidal
environment. A detailed method statement for this element of the works is required in
this instance. Where water removal from excavations is required, suspended solids
laden waters will be passed through a settlement pond or specifically designed
apparatus (e.g. silt buster) where suspended solids will be allowed to settle prior to
release to the marine environment
• The size of the settlement pond or other mechanism will be of adequate size to retain
volumes of any waters required to be expelled from the works areas. The location and
specification of the settlement lagoon will at a location insofar as possible from the
intertidal area and needs to be agreed with IFI
• Careful planning of excavations will be required in the intertidal zone to limit erosion of
intertidal substrates – this may require protection of excavated areas from
incoming/receding tides
• Weather forecasts will be monitored during the construction phase so that construction
involving excavations can be avoided prior to and during periods of heavy rainfall. The
24 hours advance meteorological forecasting service from Met Éireann will be used
and Excavated material will be stored in bunded areas within the site for later removal
or removed immediately from the site. Increased runoff entering the lake shore or
outflow stream must be attenuated to minimise the sediment load entering freshwater
habitats
Responsibility
• The Environmental Manager is responsible for ensuring that appropriate water quality
reduction prevention measures are put in place and that water sampling is carried out.
Where standards are breached and remedial action is taken, an investigation must be
carried out in conjunction with the Construction Manager, and further samples must be
taken to verify that the situation has returned to normal.
5.2. Excavated Materials and Spoil Management
Purpose
To describe measures for the management of all excavations and excavated soil and rock on
the site
Excavated Materials and Spoil Management
• To avoid unnecessary excavation of soil, the areas to be excavated will be clearly
marked prior to excavations taking place
• To avoid unnecessary excavation of rock, the areas to be excavated will be clearly
marked prior to excavations taking place
• excavated material will be stored in bunded areas within the site for later removal or
removed immediately from the site and
• The timing of excavations will be such that they are carried out as required, not weeks
in advance.
Responsibility
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• All site excavations and all construction works will be supervised by the Construction
Manager and inspected by the Design Engineer
• The Design Engineer will monitor ground stability within the site throughout the
construction phase
• The Project Manager will oversee the phasing of the excavation and machinery
movement across the site
• Construction personnel will be informed of the measures to prevent pollution of
transitional waters
• The Design Engineer and Sub-contractors will have responsibilities as appropriate and
• All responsibilities will be finalised by the Appointed Contractor.
5.3. Control of Fuel and Oils
Purpose
To describe measures for the management of all fuel and oils on site for the protection of
intertidal waters from any spills and for the protection of water quality at Fethard Harbour.
Refuelling
• Construction machinery and vehicles will only be refuelled in designated refuelling
areas distant from the shoreline using a prescribed re-fuelling procedure to prevent
hydrocarbons getting to the shore
• These designated areas will be checked daily by the Environmental Manager for the
presence of oil/fuel spills
• Refuelling will be carried out using 110% capacity double bunded mobile bowsers. The
refuelling bowser will be operated by trained personnel. The bowser will have spill
containment equipment which the operators will be fully trained in using
• To reduce the potential for fuel spillages, only designated trained operators will be
authorised to refuel vehicles and machinery and
• To reduce the potential for oil leaks, only vehicles and machinery will be allowed onto
the site that are mechanically sound. All machinery will be maintained in good working
order, free from leakage of fuel or hydraulic fluid. An up to date service record will be
required from the main contractor.
Oil storage
• Leakages of oil or fuel from oil or fuel stores at the site compound will be avoided by
storing these oils and fuels in bunded tanks
• The scale of potential impacts on water quality will be reduced by only storing the
required volume of oils for the works taking place at the time
• Access to oil stores will be controlled by only storing oils within a secure steel container
located in the site compound.
• Collision with oil stores will be prevented by storing oils within a steel container in a
designated area of the site compound away from vehicle movements
• Leakages of oil from oil stores will be prevented by storing these oils in secure bunded
areas which have a capacity of 110% of the total volume of the stored oil. Ancillary
equipment such as hoses and pipes will be contained within the bunded storage
container. Taps, nozzles or valves will be fitted with a lock system Major leakages
will be prevented through monitoring oil storage tanks/drums for leaks and signs of
damage. This will be carried out by the Environmental Manager and
• Long term storage of waste oils will not be allowed on site. These waste oils will be
collected in leak-proof containers and removed from the site for disposal or re-cycling
by an approved service provider.
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Oil Leakages
• To minimise the potential for water quality impacts, the bunded refuelling areas will be
used for overnight parking of excavators and dump trucks
• Potential leaks from delivery vehicles will be reduced by visually inspecting all delivery
vehicles for major leaks. Contractors supplying concrete and crushed stone to the site
will be contractually required to supply their products using roadworthy vehicles
• Potential leaks from any other plant used will be mitigated by contractually requiring
the suppler to supply plant that are in good working order, up to date in servicing and
free of leaks Should there be an oil leak or spill, the leak or spill will be contained
immediately using oil spill kits; preferential pathways will be blocked with an oil
absorbent boom until the fuel/oil spill has been cleaned up and all oil and any
contaminated material removed from the area. This contaminated material will be
properly disposed of in a licensed facility
• The Environmental Manager will be immediately informed of the oil leak/spill, and will
assess the cause and the management of the clean-up of the leak or spill. They will
inspect nearby drains for the presence of oil, and initiate the clean-up if necessary
• Immediate action will be facilitated by easy access to oil spill kits. An oil spill kit that
includes absorbing pads and socks will be kept at the site compound and also in all
site vehicles and machinery
• Correct action in the event of a leak or spill will be facilitated by training all
vehicle/machinery operators in the use of the spill kits and the correct containment and
cleaning up of oil spills or leaks. This training will be provided by the Environmental
Manager at site induction and
• In the event of a major oil spill, a company who provide a rapid response emergency
service for major fuel spills will be immediately called for assistance, their contact
details will be kept in the site office and in the spill kits kept in site vehicles and
machinery.
IFI Request
In order to ensure that hydrocarbons do not enter waters during the operational phase, IFI
requested that run off from any proposed car park area must be discharged through an
appropriate oil interceptor. Any interceptor installed in hard surface drainage areas, and
maintenance of same will be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
5.4. Control of Concrete
Purpose
To describe measures for the management of cementitious material on site for the protection
of transitional waters from any spillages - cement and concrete are toxic to fish.
General
• Measures must be taken during all aspects of construction to ensure that no cement
or concrete is allowed to enter intertidal waters
• The use of concrete with a suitable drying time or appropriate protection of working
areas must be used where tidal sequences result in any risk of tidal contact with newly-
concreted areas
• Concrete pouring should only be done in fully-isolated shuttered locations
• Pouring should be undertaken in suitable tidal conditions - the contractor will need to
be aware of and vigilant of tidal and lunar cycles
• If concrete is to be made up onsite, then a bunded area at a distance from the sea
should be used for this process to minimise to the greatest extent any risk of concrete
or concrete product contamination of water
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