Representation by M.P Kemp Ltd (M.P Kemp Ltd)
- Date submitted
- 12 November 2022
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
The following need further/better consultation and consideration:- ? Drainage – existing drainage schemes must be considered at an early stage in the projects together with the reinstatement proposals. ? The Route – the right is reserved to comment on the route. ? Timing – every effort should be made to ensure that both projects are built in tandem so as to minimise the disruption to the landowners. ? Access – clear defined access routes to the working strip will need to be agreed. ? Restrictions on land use – full clarification is required on the restrictions to be imposed on the land use within the easement strip. ? Ducting –the cable routes for both projects to be ducted. ? Link boxes/joint bays – the location of link boxes/joint bays to be advised and agreed at the earliest opportunity. ? Soil Management plan – it is essential a soil management plan, including aftercare, is put in place before works commence. This plan needs to be provided to the landowners at the earliest opportunity and incorporated within the Code of Construction practice. ? Water supplies – it is imperative that water supplies are maintained and reinstated wherever reasonably practical during the construction process. ? Dust – clarification is required on how practical issues, like dust, will be controlled during construction works. ? Survey areas – the treatment of the survey area requires clarification, their duration and any restrictions. ? Fencing – appropriate fencing of the working width will need to be agreed. ? Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) – further details of the HDD requirements/works where/if applicable to be provided at the earliest opportunity. ? Cable depth – this must be a minimum of 1.2m. ? Offshore Transmission Licence holder “OFTO” – the landowner requires to deal with one OFTO and not two OFTOs and to understand the management structure and who is responsible for future remedial works. ? The term – why is the term suggested in perpetuity/ why is this required? The term should be for a limited period. ? Security – is a major concern which needs to be addressed at an early stage of the of the project. ? Land subject for temporary occupational and use : - further clarification and details required. ? Code of Construction Practice – this needs to be agreed to include: - Soil surveys and Records of Condition - Biosecurity - Land drainage/irrigation - Treatment of soils - Existing water supplies - Agricultural Liaison Officer (ALO) services