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Fishmeal Plant Reconfiguration
Environmental Impact Statement
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UFI FISHMEAL PLANT RECONFIGURATION
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
NON TECHNICAL SUMMARY
DOCUMENT CONTROL REPORT
United Fish Industries, Killybegs
Project Title
UFI Fishmeal Plant Reconfiguration
Document Title
Environmental Impact Statement – Non Technical Summary
Document No.
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Ruth Barr
Diarmuid
O’Loan
Dr Alan
Barr
Belfast
March 2013
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INTRODUCTION
1.1
PROJECT SUMMARY
United Fish Industries (UFI) is proposing to renovate and reconfigure their existing Fishmeal
Plant located on Donegal Road at the entrance to Killybegs Town, Co Donegal.
UFI is owned by Welcon AS, Europe’s largest manufacturer of marine proteins and oils
servicing the aquaculture, pig and poultry feed sectors. The company operates six
manufacturing facilities - Killybegs (UFI) in Ireland, Grimsby and Aberdeen in the UK and
Bodø, Måløy and Karmsund in Norway. Origin Enterprises PLC, a subsidiary company of the
Aryzta PLC, is a 50% shareholder of Welcon AS.
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The plant, which was built in 1957, produces low temperature and steam dried fishmeal for
the agriculture and aquaculture industries as a feed material. High quality crude fish-oil is
also produced which is used for the manufacture of products primarily for aquaculture
consumption.
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The fishmeal plant produces fishmeal and fish-oil primarily from trimmings (a waste product
from the fish processing industry) and responsibly sourced whole fish unsuitable for human
consumption in Ireland (boarfish). The use of fish trimmings represents a beneficial use of a
by-product material. The current annual production of raw material is in the region of 70,000
tonnes. The maximum daily production is circa 800 tonnes/day.
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It is proposed to renovate and reconfigure the existing plant in order:
To make environmental improvements in order to meet the future requirements of the
plant’s Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (IPPC) License conditions set by the
EPA;
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To invest in new technology in order to increase energy efficiency and thereby reduce
energy costs; and
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To increase the throughput of the raw material in order to achieve a higher quality
product by increasing the maximum daily production capacity to circa 1,200 tonnes/day.
It is not envisaged that there will be any significant increase in the annual production of
fishmeal at the plant. The production will remain seasonal with peak production
occurring during the winter and early spring.
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The renovation and reconfiguration of the plant will take place largely within the ‘footprint’ of
the existing plant. The plant will be encapsulated within a new outer cladding and roof. Minor
changes will be made to the profile and height of the roof to accommodate the new
equipment. Overall, an improvement to the aesthetics of the reconfigured plant is expected
as a result of the proposed works.
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The proposed works will lead to water quality improvements within Killybegs Harbour. The
existing method of direct scrubbing will be replaced by indirect scrubbing. This means that
the cooling water discharged from with the plant will no longer be contaminated, other than
giving rise to a small increase in temperature. The cooling water discharge will also be
relocated, to ensure there is no significant environmental impact with respect to the raised
temperature. The condensate produced by the indirect scrubbing process will be discharged
via Donegal County Council’s new long sea outfall located in the outer Harbour.
This Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (and Non Technical Summary) is required by the
Planning and Development Regulations 2001 has been prepared in support of the Planning
Application for the proposed development submitted to Donegal County Council.
The emissions from the plant are subject to the phased implementation of a separate IPPC
Licence granted by the EPA. The proposed works will enable the long-term environmental
conditions set by the EPA to be achieved.
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PROJECT JUSTIFICATION
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It is proposed to commence the construction works in the Autumn 2013, subject to all
statutory permissions being in place.
The existing UFI Fishmeal and Fish-oil plant at Killybegs is now over 50 years old.
Investment is needed in new technology to maintain the viability of the plant:
Replace old equipment and inefficient processes need replaced;
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Environmental improvements are required in order to meet the future requirements of
the plant’s IPPC Licence conditions set by the EPA;
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Energy improvements are required in order to reduce costs which will also benefit the
environment from a lower carbon footprint. The proposed use of waste heat recovery
and indirect steam drying is expected to reduce the plant’s energy usage by 15%; and
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Increase the throughput capacity to process raw material in a more timely fashion to
improve the quality of the fishmeal and fish-oil product.
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The proposed renovation and reconfiguration of the plant associated with this Planning
Application and supporting EIS will enable UFI to achieve these goals and thereby maintain
the viability of the plant.
UFI are keen to put in place the investment required and to remain in Killybegs to maintain
the cohesion of the workforce and also show their commitment to the town itself and the local
region. UFI attach considerable importance to the retention and expansion of its expert and
highly motivated staff in Killybegs. Currently the company employ circa 25 people with
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another 10 seasonal staff at peak production times. Staff turnover is practically non-existent
which speaks volumes about the loyalty of the workforce and commitment of management.
1.3
CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES
The consideration of alternatives is an important requirement of the Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) process. For the purposes of the EIA Regulations, alternatives may be
described at three levels:
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Alternative Locations
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Alternative Designs
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Alternative Processes
1.4
PLANNING PROCESS
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Various alternatives were considered. Following an evaluation of alternative locations,
designs and processes, it was determined that the preferred option, in terms of economic,
social and environmental sustainability is to renovate and reconfigure the existing fishmeal
and fish-oil plant at Killybegs.
UFI’s proposal to renovate and reconfigure their existing fishmeal and fish-oil plant at
Killybegs requires planning permission from Donegal County Council.
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The application for planning permission will be made under the provisions of the Local
Government (Planning and Development) Regulations 2001.
The fifth schedule of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (SI No 600 of 2001)
sets out a comprehensive list of project types, and development thresholds where relevant,
subject to Environmental Impact Assessment for the purposes of the Regulations. The
proposed reconfiguration and refurbishment of the UFI fishmeal plant fits under 7(h) Food
Industry Projects of Part II of the Fifth Schedule:
“All fish-meal and fish-oil factories”
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is therefore required to be carried out for this
project and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) submitted in support of the planning
application to Donegal County Council.
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2.0
CONSULTATION PROCESS
2.1
INTRODUCTION
The consultation phase of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is of utmost
importance as it enables all concerned and interested parties to have their opinions on the
project heard during the initial design stages of the project. This can allow changes to be
made during the design stage taking on-board comments and ideas from the consultation
process. A comprehensive consultation phase was conducted as part of the EIA for the
proposed renovation reconfiguration of the existing UFI fishmeal and fish-oil plant at
Killybegs. This chapter of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) reports on the various
stages and findings of the consultation process.
2.2
STATUTORY AND RELEVANT BODIES CONSULTATION
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Consultation meetings were held with the principal statutory consultees at the outset of the
project. This consultation with statutory bodies continued throughout the EIA and particularly
when potential issues were arising during the impact assessment phase. Key meetings which
were held with the statutory bodies included the following:
6th June 2012
Meeting with technical staff of Donegal County Council (Meeting held
in Public Services Building, Donegal Town)
15th October 2012
Meeting with official of Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
(Meeting held at Landing Pier in Killybegs)
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In addition to the above meetings, a letter and information on the proposed development was
sent to all relevant statutory and non-statutory consultees. The statutory and non-statutory
consultees consulted about the proposed development by letter are listed in Table 2.1
Table 2.1
Organisations/Agencies Consulted as Part of the EIA Process
Organisation
Department of Communication, Energy and
Natural Resources
Border Regional Authority
Environmental Protection Agency
Coillte
Inland Fisheries Ireland (Ballyshannon)
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
HQ
An Taisce
Health and Safety Authority
Bord Gais Eireann
Office of Public Works
Bord na Mona
Department of Education and Science
Inland Fisheries Ireland HQ
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Department of Environment, Community and
Local Government
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Organisation
Commissioners of Irish Lights
Eircom
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Geological Survey of Ireland
Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
Marine Institute
An Comhairle Ealaion (The Arts Council)
Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation
Birdwatch Ireland
National Roads Authority
Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation
Department of Health
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
(Ballyshannon)
Donegal County Council
Electricity Supply Board
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PUBLIC CONSULTATION
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A public consultation event was held between 3rd - 7th December 2012 to inform the public
about UF’Is plans to renovate and reconfigure the existing fishmeal and fish-oil plant. The
event was advertised in the local press.
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The consultations consisted of open sessions from Monday 3rd December to Friday 7th
December between 11am and 4pm in the meeting room/reception area of the UFI fishmeal
plant in Killybegs. Staff were on hand to give information about the proposed reconfiguration
which was on display with layout drawings presented and written information about the EIA
which was underway at the time. Members of the public were invited to come along and view
the information and find out the plans at first hand.
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CONCLUSIONS
The various submissions and comments made in relation to the proposed fishmeal plant
reconfiguration have been fully considered by the consultants in the preparation of the
Environmental Impact Statement. Every effort has been made to address all of the concerns
raised, and where possible, mitigation measures have been proposed to reduce the
environmental impact of the development.
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SITE DESCRIPTION
3.1
SITE LOCATION
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Killybegs is located in south west Donegal, approximately 26km from Donegal Town. Road
access from Donegal Town is via the N56 (National Primary Road) and then the R263 to
Killybegs (Regional Road). The location of Killybegs is shown in Figure 3.1.
Figure 3.1
Killybegs Location Map
The UFI fishmeal and fish-oil plant is located on the outskirts of Killybegs. The plant is
located on the left hand side when approaching Killybegs from the Donegal Town direction
and is situated approximately 1km from Killybegs town centre. The location of the UFI
fishmeal and fish-oil plant is shown on Figure 3.2.
3.2
SITE CONTEXT AND EXISTING LAND USE
The UFI fishmeal and fish-oil plant site occupies a site of 1.69 hectares (Plate 3.1). It is
bounded to the East by Killybegs Harbour and to the West by the R263 Regional Road.
There is a petrol station and commercial units in close proximity to the plant. There is also a
housing development on elevated ground to the West of the site.
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Figure 3.2
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Location of UFI Fishmeal Plant in Killybegs Town
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A rock armour revetment forms the barrier between the UFI Site and the sea along it’s
coastal boundary. A palisade fence forms the barrier along the site’s land boundary.
Plate 3.1
Existing Layout of UFI Fishmeal Plant, Killybegs
The fishmeal and fish-oil plant comprise the following main elements:
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Main Production Building – all the fishmeal and fish-oil production processes take place
within this building. The fishmeal product is also stored in this building.
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Office and administration buildings
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Raw material storage silos
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Tank Farm (fish oil, diesel, heavy fuel, tallow, water)
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DAF (effluent treatment) building – two DAF (dissolved air floatation) units are used to
treat the process effluent prior to discharge to the Donegal County Council sewerage
network.
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Commercial Laboratory – the plant operates a laboratory (fully accredited with INAB Registration Number 075T) to monitor the quality of the process and effluent streams. It
also provides a testing facility for local industry.
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Maintenance building
The existing site has the visual appearance of an industrial plant associated with the fishing
industry. It has been a fixture in this present location in Killybegs for over fifty years.project
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
4.1
INTRODUCTION
The fishmeal and fish oil processing plant in Killybegs has been amended and reconfigured
internally in stages over the past 50 years and currently runs 2 parallel streams of processing
equipment in different parts of the factory, having been installed at different times. Many
items of plant are nearing the end of their effective life and a significant upgrade is now
required. Such an upgrade will facilitate a more energy efficient process with less
environmental impact – all in accordance with more stringent IPPC licence conditions
(Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Licence). The opportunity of reconfiguring and
upgrading the plant and fabric of the enclosing buildings also provides environmental gain in
terms of noise and odour emissions which UFI are keen to minimise.
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In line with the more efficient process plant being proposed for the upgraded factory, the
opportunity is being taken to increase the available daily throughput from 800 tonnes per day
of raw material to 1200 tonnes per day. This increase will provide for the most efficient
processing of the available material during times of low throughput but more crucially, will
also allow faster throughput of raw material during peak processing between January and
March to provide for the freshest production available. There are currently times when the
existing plant struggles to cope with the daily throughput of raw material and fish must be
held in silos as buffer storage awaiting processing. The proposed upgraded plant will reduce
any possible negative impact on process quality during times of peak demand by allowing
faster time of entry into the processing phase.
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This proposal to increase production at the site by 50% on a daily throughput basis, will not
necessarily increase annual production by the same amount. In fact, annual production will
remain subject to quota restrictions and the available supply of whole fish and fish trimmings
from the filleting industry. The 50% increase in daily throughput is required to enhance the
freshness of the resulting meal and avoid backlogs of raw material being stored for several
hours in holding silos.
4.2
SITE LAYOUT AND INFRASTRUCTURE
4.2.1
Proposed Upgrade Works
It is proposed to redevelop and reconfigure the existing UFI Fishmeal Plant at Killybegs. Part
of the existing process building will be re-clad and the roof raised to accommodate larger and
more efficient process equipment in a single location. A single span, portal framed roof will be
adopted in lieu of the several pitched roofs currently found in the building. The disparate
layout of the existing process plant internally will be removed and a more concentrated and
centralised layout will be adopted to maintain efficiency – less pumping and transporting
distances required and better insulation of the building to avoid heat losses and dissipate
internal noise. A significant part of the existing factory building will be demolished and rebuilt
on a similar footprint to modern environmental standards with fully insulated panels to
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minimise noise and odour leakages and provide a fully sealed roof. The new building
development has a footprint of approximately 109m by 32m and a height of up to 15m from
internal floor level - though the internal floor level is typically 2-3m below the roadside levels
at the building – so the roadside building elevations appear lesser in height.
The building will be constructed mainly from concrete base and ground beam, partial height
blockwork or poured concrete walls with a steelwork frame sheeted with plastic coated
double skin galvanized steel sheets. The steel sheets will be double skinned as this is a
mitigation measure recommended by the noise impact assessment and will also provide best
sealing from fugitive odours. Roller shutter doors or single pedestrian doors will be used to
gain access to the main production area. The colour of the main cladding for the buildings will
be silver or two shades of grey (for roof and walls) in keeping with other existing buildings
around Killybegs Harbour and other fish processing plants in Killybegs. The cladding will be
high quality, particularly on the nearest visible facades to the roadside to present a high
quality façade.
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The fishmeal storage area located on the seaward side of the current buildings will be
maintained and continue to operate as normal. However, a new meal outloading bay with
roller shutter doors at each end to facilitate easy truck access is proposed on the seaward
side of the current meal silos. This building will complement the existing buildings in height
and roof pitch and will allow straightforward access when loading, compared with the current
arrangement where trucks must reverse into a confined width bay. As the floor space of the
existing process areas will be concentrated into a more efficient footprint, the remaining plant
footprint (primarily at the north-eastern end of the plant) will be converted into meal storage
bays with reinforced concrete walls and internal access from the current bulk silos. All meal is
out-loaded via an enclosed building into enclosed bulk trailers or bagged and palleted for
dispatch by flatbed lorry.
The three existing chimneys at various locations over the building will be combined into a
single multi-flue chimney at one location only, to minimise visual impact and allow efficient
installation at one position. The height of the proposed chimneys will be maintained at 34m
as per the existing chimneys and in line with the determination of air and odour quality
modelling as outlined in the EIS The chosen location is at the rear of the building when
viewed from the Donegal Road to minimise visual intrusion as far as possible. Similarly, the
two separate waste heat extraction units which project through various parts of the current
roofs will be combined into a single unit located on the seaward pitch of the new portal frame.
It is intended that the new arrangement will provide cleaner lines and a less intrusive
appearance to the skyline over the factory.
The air treatment plant currently located at various locations surrounding the buildings will be
rationalised into a single location between the main building and the liquid storage tanks
(tank farm). This location is not readily visible from the Donegal Road and allows for the
positioning of such air treatment equipment (which must be located outside) to be shielded
from typical roadside views and maintain clean building lines and least visual interference
from the main roadside views. Some existing external tanks and air scrubbing equipment will
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be removed – particularly those along the north east elevation which is a dominant view
when approaching Killybegs.
The proposed plant upgrade will also include a relocation of the existing seawater return
outfall into Killybegs Harbour. The seawater is used as a source of cooling water to condense
vapours at the evaporator stage. The current outfall runs only approx 80m from the coastline
of the existing plant into the shallow inner part of the harbour, close to the alignment of the
low tide mark. Returned seawater thus achieves low initial mixing at the present outfall. To
upgrade this situation and in compliance with improvements required by the EPA under the
plant’s proposed IPPC licence, a new location for the outfall has been proposed near the
Landing Pier where deep water will allow for significant mixing of the returned seawater at all
stages of the tide.
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It should be noted that direct condensing of vapours is presently employed in the current
fishmeal plant whilst the proposed upgraded plant will use indirect condensing and have no
cross-contamination of the seawater. The proposed plant will thus use seawater to absorb
excess heat and is returned to the Harbour as warmed water only.
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The location of the returned seawater outfall is shown on the drawings and is located approx
80m to the east of the Landing Pier. The diffuser works and pipeline beyond the High Water
Mark will require a Foreshore Licence from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the
Marine. However, the pipeline and land based works to reach the coastline will require
planning permission as part of this EIS. The proposed pipe route is aligned along the
Donegal Road between the Fishmeal plant and the Harbour. The precise alignment of the
pipe route will require detailed consideration and consultation with Donegal County Council
Roads Section and service providers to avoid existing services. Such discussions would be
scheduled pending successful outcome of this planning application.
The existing operations in peripheral buildings and equipment will be maintained as per the
existing plant operations. Thus no changes are planned for the garage, office building, tank
farm, perimeter security fencing, external lighting, lorry wash or parking/storage areas. The
proposed works are confined to the footprint of the main process plant only. External fire
fighting provision will also be maintained as existing.
There will also be no proposed works to the recently upgraded industrial pipework installed
as part of the Killybegs Sewerage Scheme which now carries the separated effluent from the
plant rather than returning it to the inner Bay.
4.3
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Construction and commissioning of the proposed upgraded fishmeal plant development is
expected to take approximately 30 months to complete to allow partial ongoing processing
whilst preliminary works are underway. The contractor is expected to move onto site in early
summer 2013, so that completion of the plant is achieved by the end of 2015. This will enable
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the plant to remain operational in phases so that the provision of services to the fish filleting
industry is not withdrawn.
The construction works will involve Civil Engineering works and Mechanical and Electrical
works. The Contractor’s working hours on site will be related to the time of year and the need
to sequence works to keep the existing plant partially operational. There will be certain
periods of limited duration throughout the works when large items of plant will require to be
lifted into place and large reach cranes will be employed. These will typically be located on
the seaward side of the existing building footprint so minimise reach and keep the plant
furthest from roadside views. In common with most construction works, certain operations
which employ expensive plant may be undertaken around the clock for short durations.
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The buildings and the infrastructure required to service the development sites will be
constructed using traditional building materials and techniques. Removal of existing cladding
and demolition of the existing building will also be undertaken in phases to suit the phased
construction programme – to allow for ongoing though restricted processing to be maintained
during construction.
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SUMMARY OF IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
5.1
INTRODUCTION
This section summarises the impacts identified and measures required to mitigate against
them, where necessary. The key impacts and mitigation measures identified in the EIS are
summarised in Table 5.1.
Table 5.1
Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures
Topic
Impact/Comment
Mitigation
Air and Climate
- Potential for dust emissions
- A dust minimisation plan will be
prepared
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Construction
Environmental
Management
Plan
(CEMP).
Mitigation measures will include
measures such as:
1. any site roads with potential to
give rise to dust will be regularly
watered;
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- Potential for greenhouse gas
emissions with the potential to
cause climate change will arise
from a number of sources.
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2. wheel washes will be used to
wash wheels before construction
vehicles exit onto public roads;
3. site roads will be regularly
cleaned
and
maintained
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appropriate.
- The design of the construction
phase can be proactive in mitigating
potential greenhouse gas emissions
e.g. materials with a reduced
environmental impact may be
incorporated into the construction
design through re-use of materials
or incorporation of recycled material
in place of conventional building
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Operation Phase
EIS – Non Technical Summary
- the predicted impact to air quality
as a result of the proposed
development is considered to be
negligible. Once emission limits are
maintained
below
the
levels
specified in the IPPC license, the
impact will remain low.
- No mitigation measures required.
- In order to mitigate against future
fugitives odour emissions, the
existing odour management plan
should continue to be implemented
at the site as required by the IPPC
license.
- the impact to air quality in terms of
odour will not have an adverse
impact and will remain within the
relevant
guidelines
for
the
protection of human health at the
nearest sensitive receptors.
Noise
- short-term impact of noise during
construction phase, but noise levels
from works will be kept to within
acceptable levels at noise sensitive
locations for the duration of the
contract.
Mitigation measures to control
noise levels will be specified as
recommended in BS 5228 and shall
include:
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Use
of
good
well
maintained
plant
and
where possible new plant
manufactured
under
recent EC guidelines;
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Substitution of unsuitable
plant;
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Maintenance of silencers
and moving components.
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- Providing a response to queries
raised by the local public.
Operational Phase
- Impact of night time working
- if there are items of plant in use
during night-time hours they will be
chosen, sited and enclosed such
that levels at the nearest residential
properties
do
not
exceed
background levels.
- There will be noise from the
industrial workings of the plant both
inside and outside the fishmeal
plant.
- Modifications will be made to the
seawater tank to reduce its
potential for noise production.
- Noise modelling software has
been used to predict the noise
levels at locations outside the plant
and
at
nearest
residential
properties.
- Noise levels for the reconfigured
plant will be within the levels
specified in the EPA IPPC license
for the fishmeal plant.
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- A responsible person, who will be
present on site, will be made
available to answer and act upon
queries from the local public.
- The façade of the newly
reconfigured plant will act as a
noise barrier due to the noise
attenuation properties of the
material its composed of.
- the cumulative result of covering
of the fish intake area and
associated elements will make a
positive impact on noise reduction
at the plant also.
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Roads and Traffic
Construction Phase
- there will be no significant impact
on surrounding highway network.
- No mitigation measures required.
Operational Phase
- The maximum percentage impact
upon the adjoining highway network
(R263) during both the AM and PM
peak hour periods is expected to be
less
than
1%.
The
traffic
assessment concluded that the
operational traffic will have no
significant
impact
on
the
surrounding road network.
- No mitigation measures required.
Construction Phase
- The impact of construction plant
and machinery will be short-term in
duration.
- Good site design, use of an
environmental management plan
during the construction phase and
general site housekeeping will help
to minimise visual impact during the
construction phase.
Operational Phase
- The reconfiguration of the
fishmeal plant will improve the
present appearance of the fishmeal
plant and will significantly enhance
the external appearance of the UFI
plant.
It is recommended that the
following is used as a mitigation
measure to ensure the reconfigured
plant integrates into the landscape:
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Landscape and Visual
- careful integration of constructed
elements with existing elements
such as roads and building sites.
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- A total of eight viewpoints were
assessed and no significant visual
impacts will occur at any of the
viewpoints as a result of the reconfigured plant.
- sensitive use of construction
materials;
Cooling Water Discharge
- the reconfigured plant will use a
system called “indirect scrubbing”
which means that the cooling water
is not in direct contact with the
contaminants. The discharge to
Killybegs Harbour will satisfy the
requirements of the Freshwater
Fish Life Directive. The proposed
cooling water discharge will have
no significant detrimental impact on
the receiving waters of Killybegs
Harbour and environ.
- No mitigation measures required.
Treated Effluent Discharge
- The quantity and quality of effluent
to be discharged to Outer Killybegs
Harbour via the Council’s long-sea
outfall has been agreed with
Donegal County Council and is in
full compliance with the conditions
specified by the Foreshore License
and national legislation which are
set to safeguard the local marine
environment.
- No mitigation measures required.
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Flood Risk
EIS – Non Technical Summary
- The assessment of flood risk
shows that the proposed floor levels
are significantly high not to be at
risk from coastal flooding.
- No mitigation measures required.
Flora and Fauna
- There is no significant impact on
flora and fauna expected. The plant
is not located within a Natura 2000
Site. There will be no impact from
the proposed works on any Natura
2000 sites.
- No mitigation measures required.
Fisheries
- The proposed cooling water
discharge
satisfies
the
requirements of the EU Freshwater
Fish Life Directive. The proposed
cooling water discharge will have
no detrimental impact on the
receiving waters of Killybegs
Harbour and environs or on
migratory fish passing to and from
Bungosteen (Stragar) River.
- No mitigation measures required.
- The reconfigured plant will be
more efficient in terms of water
usage that the current plant.
- The reconfigured plant will be
more energy efficient and therefore
will require 15% less energy.
- No mitigation measures required.
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Material Assets
- No mitigation measures required.
- There will be a negligible impact
on surrounding road network.
- No mitigation measures required.
Navigation and Moored vessels
- There will be minimal impact
during the construction of the outfall
close to Landing Pier.
- The Harbour Master will be kept
informed at all times during
construction
period
so
as
appropriate warnings can be put in
place for pier users.
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Road Infrastructure
- The cooling water discharge will
have no impact on moored vessels,
pier infrastructure and vessels
navigating
through
Killybegs
Harbour.
5.2
- No mitigation measures required.
INTERACTIONS
This section describes the interactions between the various aspects of the environmental
impact assessment of the proposed construction and operation of the harbour development
at Bantry. This is a requirement of the European Community (Environmental Impact
Assessment) (Amendment) Regulations, 1999. Table 5.2 identifies each chapter of the
Environmental Impact Statement where the impacts or environmental effects of specific
topics within the environmental statement interact between each other. Mitigating measures
where necessary have been provided for in the appropriate chapter of the EIS. Please refer
to the text below the table for a brief description of the interactions.
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Table 5.2
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Interactions between different EIA Topics
(See text below for description of the interactions)
Air and
Climate
Noise
Roads
and
Traffic
Landscape
and Visual
Water
Material
Assets
Flora
and
Fauna
Roads and
Traffic
A
B
Landscape
and Visual
None
None
None
Water
None
None
None
None
Material
Assets
None
None
None
None
Flora and
Fauna
None
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None
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Interaction between Roads and Traffic and Air and Climate
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Air and
Climate
There is potential for a increase in traffic on the road network to have a negative
impact on the air quality and also the local climate.
B
Interaction between Roads and Traffic and Noise
The additional traffic generated during the construction phase and well as increased
traffic during the operational phase has the potential to result in increased noise in the
local area.
C
Interaction between Flora and Fauna and Noise
There is interaction between flora and fauna and noise particularly in respect to risk of
disturbance to birds.
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