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CODE of CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE Construction of Airdrie Bathgate Railway and linked improvements David Shirres Date:HSQE Manager Reviewed by This document is the propertyDavid Edwards Date: of Network Rail Infrastructure Limited. Project Manager It shall not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the priorEndorsed by written permission of Programme Director, M,Pand I Enhancements Hugh Wark Date:Senior Project Manager ©2006 Network Rail

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CONTENTS Definitions and Glossary...........................................................................................................................5 1. Introduction.......................................................................................................10 1.1. Purpose of the CoCP.................................................................................................................10 1.2. The project.................................................................................................................................10 1.3. Project design............................................................................................................................11 1.4. Construction Impact Assessment within Environmental Statement ..........................................12 1.5. Linked projects...........................................................................................................................13 1.6. Compliance with applicable Legislation, Standards and Guidance...........................................13 1.7. Project Safety and Environmental Management System..........................................................14 1.8. Environmental training...............................................................................................................15 1.9. Project consent register and tracker..........................................................................................15 1.10. Development of this CoCP ........................................................................................................15 1.11. Compliance with this CoCP.......................................................................................................16 2. Liaison and public information .......................................................................18 2.1. Community relations..................................................................................................................18 2.2. Work on the existing railway......................................................................................................18 2.3. Information centres and website................................................................................................19 2.4. Project newsletter ......................................................................................................................19 2.5. Community forums ....................................................................................................................19 2.6. Complaints telephone hotline and contacts log.........................................................................20 2.7. Commitments register ...............................................................................................................20 3. Safety.................................................................................................................22 3.1. Safety risk assessment..............................................................................................................22 3.2. Overhead line electrification ......................................................................................................22 3.3. Route crime ...............................................................................................................................23 3.4. Contractor safety management .................................................................................................23 3.5. Emergency contacts and procedures........................................................................................23 3.6. Safety aspects of contaminated materials (special precautions) ..............................................24 3.7. Crane arcs .................................................................................................................................24 3.8. Use of explosives ......................................................................................................................24 3.9. Movement and loading of vehicles ............................................................................................24 3.10. Site access for emergency services..........................................................................................25 4. Site activities.....................................................................................................26 4.1. Hours of work.............................................................................................................................26 4.2. Good housekeeping ..................................................................................................................26 4.3. Construction compounds...........................................................................................................27 4.4. Living accommodation...............................................................................................................29 4.5. Pest control................................................................................................................................29 4.6. Use of existing structures ..........................................................................................................29 4.7. Fencing and hoardings ..............................................................................................................29 4.8. Security......................................................................................................................................30 4.9. Compound and site lighting .......................................................................................................30 4.10. Maintenance access points on the new railway ........................................................................31 4.11. Clearance of site on completion ................................................................................................31 4.12. Sustainable use of resources ....................................................................................................32 5. Movement of Heavy Goods Vehicles ..............................................................33 5.1 Design........................................................................................................................................33


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5.2 Restrictions on HGV movements ..............................................................................................33 5.3 Vehicle emissions......................................................................................................................33 6. Roads, footpaths and cyclepaths ...................................................................35 6.1. Arrangements for relocation of Drumgelloch to Bathgate cyclepath .........................................35 6.2. Road closures............................................................................................................................35 6.3. Access across site and to frontages..........................................................................................36 6.4. Traffic Management Plans.........................................................................................................36 6.5. Parking provision for construction traffic ...................................................................................38 6.6. Pedestrian, equestrian and cycle routes ...................................................................................39 6.7. Maintenance, repair and alterations to public roads..................................................................39 6.8. Mud on roads.............................................................................................................................40 6.9. Traffic safety and control ...........................................................................................................40 6.10. Entrance to construction sites and compounds.........................................................................41 6.11. Legislation relating to signage...................................................................................................41 6.12. Street furniture...........................................................................................................................42 7. Noise and vibration ..........................................................................................43 7.1. Noise and vibration impact ........................................................................................................43 7.2. Project design............................................................................................................................43 7.3. Construction planning................................................................................................................43 7.4. Best Practicable Means.............................................................................................................44 7.5. Noise limits ................................................................................................................................45 7.6. Vibration limits ...........................................................................................................................46 7.7. Monitoring ..................................................................................................................................46 7.8. Community liaison .....................................................................................................................47 8. Protection of existing buildings and structures ............................................48 8.1. Safeguarding .............................................................................................................................48 8.2. Structure damage assessments before construction of works..................................................48 8.3. Defects survey after construction of works................................................................................48 9. Dust and air pollution.......................................................................................49 9.1. Dust ...........................................................................................................................................49 9.2. Air pollution................................................................................................................................50 10. Disposal of waste and other contaminated materials ...............................51 10.1. Waste.........................................................................................................................................51 10.2. Waste minimisation ...................................................................................................................52 10.3. Contaminated land and materials..............................................................................................52 11. Protection of water environment .................................................................54 11.1. Anticipated impact on surface water quality ..............................................................................54 11.2. Waste water and ground water..................................................................................................54 11.3. Control of contaminants.............................................................................................................55 11.4. Protection of aquifers.................................................................................................................57 11.5. Control and management of foul drainage ................................................................................57 11.6. Water Environment (Controlled Activities) Regulations 2005 ...................................................58 11.7. Work in vicinity of water courses and water bodies...................................................................59 11.8. Storage of polluting materials ....................................................................................................60 11.9. Emergency response.................................................................................................................60 12. Ecology..........................................................................................................62 12.1. Impact on ecology .....................................................................................................................62 12.2. General ecological mitigation measures ...................................................................................63


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12.3. Protection of breeding birds.......................................................................................................64 12.4. Protected species ......................................................................................................................65 12.5. Control of invasive and alien species ........................................................................................67 12.6. Protection of mature trees .........................................................................................................67 12.7. Tree Replacement .....................................................................................................................68 13. Archaeology and cultural heritage ..............................................................69 13.1. Impact on archaeological sites and sites of cultural heritage importance.................................69 13.2. Archaeological mitigation...........................................................................................................70 14. Landscape and visual impact ......................................................................72

15. Details of specific sites ................................................................................73

Appendix 1 - Maps of specific sites and construction compounds....................80

Appendix 2 – Baseline Information on Statutory Sites and Protected Species .85

Appendix 3 – Description of Network Rail Standards applicable to the CoCP ..87

Appendix 4 – Legislation applicable to the CoCP.................................................89


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Definitions and Glossary

Terms and acronyms: Explanation:

Bill For the purposes of this CoCP references to the Bill are

references to the Airdrie–Bathgate Railway and Linked Improvements Bill.

CAR Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland)

Regulations (CAR) 2005.

CCLO Contract Community Liaison Officer appointed by the Contractor to work with the Project Communications Manager (see section 2.1).

CoCP Code of Construction Practice.

Contractor A Contractor who is directly engaged by the Project

Manager for the construction of the Project. All such Contractors shall be a Principal Contractor as defined by the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2003. All such Contractors and their sub contractors shall comply with all provisions of the CoCP.1

Construction All site preparation, demolition, materials delivery, spoil

disposal, materials and waste removal and all related engineering and construction activities.

DDA Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

Designer The Designer directly engaged by the Promoter to

design the project. The Designer has safety responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2003. The Designer’s EMP shall specify how project design will incorporate the requirements of the CoCP. After version 2 of this CoCP has been finalised the Designer shall update it to take account of safety and environmental issues that arise during detailed design as described in section 1.4.

EARL Edinburgh Airport Rail Link.

Environmental Impact A systematic procedure required under the

1 Note: A number of different Contractors will be appointed, each specialising in a different railway engineering discipline. The Project Manager shall ensure effective co-ordination of these contractors.


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Assessment (EIA) Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 1999 that identifies, predicts and evaluates the impacts that a proposed development may have on the environment. The EIA formed the basis for the Environmental Statement accompanying the Bill.

Environmental A document prepared by Contractors and Designers Management Plan (EMP) engaged by Network Rail that defines the approach to

address all environmental issues in accordance with Network Rail Company Standard NR/SP/ENV/015 “Contract Requirements – Environment”. The EMP shall be approved by the Project Manager prior to start of work. In approving the EMP the Project Manager shall ensure that it addresses all the requirements of this CoCP.

Environmental A document reporting the findings of an EIA. Statement

Emergency services The police, fire and ambulance services.

EPS European Protected Species (as defined by the EU

Habitats Directive). HGV Heavy Goods Vehicle.

Landscape and Habitat A plan produced during the project design stage that Management Plan specifies design and construction requirements to

maintain and enhance biodiversity and landscape features. This plan will also include provision for protected species. 2

Limits (LOD and LLAU) The Limits shown on the Maps, Plans and Sections for

which powers are sought to construct the new railway. They comprise Limits of Deviation (LOD) and Limits of Land to be Acquired or Used (LLAU). In general the LOD is the area over which a permanent interest in land is needed to build and operate the railway. The LLAU is the area of land, or the rights over the land, needed:

Permanently: for a specified purpose connected with

building or operating the railway; or Temporarily: for construction or access.

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The Limits encompass a wider corridor than needed for the tracks, both to build the railway and to access and maintain the railway in the future.

Local Authority North Lanarkshire Council, West Lothian Council or City

of Edinburgh Council individually or collectively as required.

Local Plan A statutory document that sets out detailed policies and

proposals to guide development in a Local Authority area. After considering all views and objections and making suitable changes, Local Authorities will adopt the local plan as the basis for decision making in their area.

Mandatory Consultees Affected Local Authorities (North Lanarkshire Council, West Lothian Council and City of Edinburgh Council), SEPA, SNH, and Historic Scotland (HS).

NCA Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004.

Network Rail Company A suite of mandatory standards that is applicable to Standards Network Rail employees, designers and contractors. This

standards concern railway operation and work on the railway. They ensure that Network Rail has a safe reliable railway that is sensitive to the environment. Compliance with Network Rail standards is, in effect, a statutory requirement as they are mandated by Network Rail’s Railway Safety Case.

Overbridge A bridge over the railway line.

PCM Project Communications Manager.

Project Manager The individual appointed by Network Rail to lead

Network Rail’s project team to deliver this project.3

Promoter Network Rail Infrastructure Limited.4

Railway Safety Case A legally required document that is approved by the

Office of Rail Regulation that demonstrates Network Rail’s capability, commitment and competence to discharge its safety responsibilities as the Infrastructure

3 Note: Within this document the term Project Manager is also used instead of Promoter when referring to the Project Manager’s responsibilities. 4 Note: The term Network Rail is used within the document when referring to processes that apply to all Network Rail’s projects.


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Controller of the national railway network. Compliance with the Railway Safety Case is a statutory obligation.

Receptor Physical or non-physical aspect of the environment that

may experience impacts as a result of constructing and operating a scheme e.g. watercourse, woodland, residential properties, landscape.

Route Crime Criminal offences committed on or affecting railway

infrastructure such as acts of vandalism, trespass and graffiti

Sensitive Receptor Human Beings, Ecological systems or living organisms

within certain protected areas (e.g. SSSI, SINCS), Property and Ancient Monuments.

SEPA Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

SOAC Scottish Outdoor Access Code, Land Reform (Scotland)

Act 2003. Site Land within the LOD and LLAU shown on the Maps,

Plans and Sections accompanying the Bill.

Sites of Importance for Sites within the local plan area which have been Nature Conservation (SINC) Conservation identified by a Local Authority as being of

known conservation (SINC) importance in the local context in terms of their flora, fauna, geological or physiographical features.

Site of Special Scientific A site designated by Scottish Natural Heritage as Interest (SSI) requiring special protection because of its flora, fauna,

geological or physiographical features under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

SNH Scottish Natural Heritage.

Solum Track bed of an old railway.

Tree For the purpose of this CoCP a tree is defined as having

a diameter of over 10 cm girth at a height of 1.5 m above ground level.

Underbridge A railway bridge over a road, river, canal etc.

WoSAS West of Scotland Archaeology Service.


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1. Introduction

1.1. Purpose of the CoCP This CoCP defines Project Management, Design and Construction arrangements to control the material impact of project construction in respect of the environment, amenity and safety of local residents, businesses, the general public and the surroundings in the vicinity of the proposed railway works.

Compliance with this CoCP will ensure compliance with all relevant safety and environmental legislation and all commitments made to stakeholders.

Should the Airdrie-Bathgate Railway and Linked Improvements Bill receive Royal Assent, adherence to this CoCP will become a statutory requirement enforceable by Regulatory Bodies that include SEPA and Local Authorities.

This CoCP does not specifically address the Contractor’s responsibility in such areas as safety, noise levels, etc to those working on, or visiting the site of, construction activities.

1.2. The project

The project will provide a rail passenger service between Glasgow and Edinburgh via Airdrie and Bathgate and will cost £299.7 million at 2006 prices. It involves

• re-opening the railway line between Drumgelloch and Bathgate;

• relocation of the cycle track between Drumgelloch and Bathgate at a cost of approximately £7.3 million;

• Linked improvements to parts of the existing railway line between Airdrie and Drumgelloch and between Bathgate and Edinburgh, including electrifying the line between Bathgate and Haymarket;

• New stations at Caldercruix and Armadale; relocated stations at Bathgate and Drumgelloch; and upgraded stations at Airdrie, Livingston North and Uphall Station;

• 28 bridge replacements (or major works);

• 3 new vehicle bridges and 8 new pedestrian bridges; and

• Movement of materials estimated at approximately 250,000 cubic metres to be removed and 80,000 cubic metres fill, with around 170,000 cubic metres to be disposed of off site.

The project is fully detailed in the Maps, Plans and Sections, Promoter’s Memorandum, Promoter’s Written Statement and Environmental Statement which accompany the Bill and are available in local libraries and from the Scottish Parliament’s website5 or from the Promoter’s website6.

5 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/bills/64-airdBathRail/b64s2-introd-pm.pdf6 http://airdriebathgateraillink.co.uk

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/bills/64-airdBathRail/b64s2-introd-pm.pdf

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There are two distinct parts to this project:

1. The reopened railway between Drumgelloch and Bathgate which shall generally be constructed during normal working hours (i.e. Monday to Friday 0700 to 1900 and Saturdays 0800 to 1800 as specified in section 4.1 of this CoCP).

2. Linked improvements to parts of the existing railway line. Due to the

requirement to maintain the train service, work on linked improvements that might impact on those services will generally take place outwith normal scheduled train times (i.e. generally night time operations) as is presently the case for railway maintenance and renewals work. Linked improvements requiring works to be carried out to existing stations can generally be carried out during normal working hours. All reasonably practical measures will be taken to minimise inconvenience to lineside neighbours.

The project can also be considered to have three stages:

1. Feasibility – development of the project to enable a Bill to be placed before the Scottish Parliament.

2. Design – detailed design is required before construction can commence.

During this design stage safety and environmental risks shall be designed out wherever possible. This shall include the minimisation of HGV movements (see section 5 of this CoCP) and waste, for example by maximising the use of secondary aggregates to minimise use of raw materials.

3. Construction – project construction in accordance with the requirements of this

CoCP. During the construction phase a number of different Contractors shall be appointed to construct major elements of the railway. The Project Manager shall ensure that the activities of these Contractors are co-ordinated effectively.

1.3. Project design

As mentioned in section 1.2 above, much can be done at the project design stage to control environmental risks, promote sustainable development and minimise project impact. The Designer has a responsibility under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2003 (CAR) to ensure that the design minimises safety risks. The Designer shall also take account of Network Rail Company Standard NR/SP/ENV/015 Contract Requirement Environment Appendix 4 “Environmental Design Management Guidelines” to ensure the environmental risks are minimised during project design. In particular the project Designer shall take account of the following:

• Minimising waste, for example by maximising use of secondary aggregates to minimise use of raw materials

• Minimising HGV movements as described in section 5 of this CoCP.


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• Promoting sustainable development by ensuring energy and resource efficient measures are incorporated into the project design.

• Minimising construction noise (see section 7 of this CoCP)

Whenever it has been possible to eliminate or minimise a safety or environmental risk the Designer shall update this CoCP to state how this has been done.

Environmental constraints and designations, most notably sensitive habitats and species, will be clearly identified on relevant engineering drawings and plans. This is particularly important for drawings etc that are used on site during construction.

1.4. Construction Impact Assessment within Environmental Statement Chapter 16 of the project Environmental Statement assesses the disruption due to construction. The summary section of this chapter states that:

“The development represents a significant civil engineering project. Impacts shall arise from a number of sources: noise, emissions and dust arising from vehicles, plant and machinery;

• impacts of construction traffic on the local road network and road safety; • disruption caused by short term severance of roads and footpaths,

disruption to habitats; and • visual impact of construction sites and large plant.

The main receptors of construction impacts are likely to be road users; people and property; agriculture; rights of way, footpaths, cyclepaths; public utilities; areas of ecological or nature conservation interest and; areas of archaeological interest.

Although many of the construction impacts shall be unavoidable, they shall require to be controlled and mitigated by the standard conditions, restrictions and responsibilities placed upon site development contractors. Contractors shall be required to notify local residents and other occupants of local properties of all short-term potentially significant impacts, including alternative access arrangements and other measures designed to minimise the impacts.

Airdrie to Bathgate: In addition to the new railway and stations, with car parks and accesses, the works include: 28 bridge replacements (or major works) 3 new vehicle bridges and 8 new pedestrian bridges. Materials to be moved by the project are estimated at approximately 250,000 cubic metres to be removed and 80,000 cubic metres fill, leaving a balance of around 170,000 cubic metres to be disposed of off site.

The indicative programme is for a two year construction period (October 2008 to December 2010). 13 main construction depots shall be required, together with smaller working areas adjacent to the line, mainly at bridges, where works are undertaken.

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impact but it shall be short term and local. Mitigation shall include routing of construction vehicles to avoid communities and sensitive receptors.

The most significant adverse landscape and visual impacts during the construction period are likely to occur in the vicinity of the construction compounds. Overall, landscape impacts during construction are negligible to minor.

Dust nuisance may be locally moderate but there shall be no long term adverse effects. Reduction of noise impact requires implementation of a best practice management protocol. Potential water quality impacts from track laying and associated earthworks shall be reduced to a minimum by compliance with SEPA Pollution Prevention Guidelines. Compliance with standard contractor requirements for Health and Safety measures, including securing building sites against unauthorised entry, shall reduce the likelihood of health and safety impacts to negligible. Construction impacts on areas of ecological and archaeological interest shall be reduced to minor by mitigation measures, agreed in consultation with the appropriate authorities. No other significant construction impacts are envisaged provided appropriate mitigation is implemented.

Bathgate to Edinburgh: In addition to works within the boundaries of the railway line, construction impacts shall occur at: Livingston North and Uphall stations, the STVA depot at Boghall and at 27 bridge sites. With appropriate mitigation, construction impacts shall be minor and temporary. The indicative programme is for a 52 week construction period, although works shall be of shorter duration at each location.”

1.5. Linked projects

There shall be occasions when work has to be done in the vicinity of locations where other Parliamentary projects are scheduled to carry out works. This includes work at Roddinglaw (EARL) and Edinburgh Waverley. In such cases the Promoter shall liaise with the other project Promoters to seek to agree a programme of works to minimise the level of disruption at such locations.

1.6. Compliance with applicable Legislation, Standards and Guidance

There are many Codes, Standards and Acts of Parliament, which cover environmental and related matters; these are referred to as applicable in this CoCP and listed in Appendix 3. Notwithstanding these references, compliance with them shall not exempt Contractors from complying with any other legislative requirements applicable at the time of construction including those that come into force following the approval of this CoCP. Prior to the commencement of construction activities, Contractors shall check that the guidance and legislation referred to in this document has not been superseded and that the most up to date guidance is followed.

Compliance with Network Rail Company Standards is a requirement of Network Rail’s Railway Safety Case as described in the glossary. Therefore, all Contractors and Sub Contractors shall be required to comply with Network Rail Company Standards. Section 1.7 of this CoCP lists relevant Safety and Environmental Standards.


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1.7. Project Safety and Environmental Management System

Network Rail’s Railway Safety Case defines project and contract safety and environmental arrangements that ensure safety and environmental risks to the public, workforce and lineside neighbours are effectively controlled during project design and construction. These are arrangements that apply to all Network Rail projects (which have a value of circa £4 billion per annum). In approving Network Rail’s Safety Case, Her Majesty’s Railway Inspectorate has approved Network Rail’s arrangements for managing contractors, designers and projects, which include:

• The selection of competent contractors who must have an Assurance Case which validates their Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems.

• The requirement for Project Designers to ensure that, wherever possible, safety and environmental risks are mitigated during project design and to produce a Design Environmental Management Plan.

• Approval of Contractors’ Health and Safety and Environmental Management Plans by Network Rail prior to start of work. For this project, it shall be a project requirement that, before such plans are approved, they shall address all relevant requirements of this CoCP.

• In addition to the requirement to comply with legislation, Contractors’ compliance with Railway Group Standards and Network Rail Company Standards.

• Monitoring of Contractors through site inspections and audits (see section 1.11 of this CoCP)

• The production, update and approval of Network Rail’s Company Standards.

Safety and Environmental Standards, which are specifically referred to in this CoCP, are as shown below. These standards may be amended or be replaced by others of an equivalent prior to the completion of the project. The purpose and scope of these standards is specified in Appendix 2 to this CoCP.

NR/SP/CPR/008 Contract Requirements - Safety NR/SP/OHS/00108 Contract Safety and Assurance Requirements NR/SP/OHS/00109 Project Safety and Assurance Requirements NR/CS/ENV/001 Environmental Management Standard NR/GN/ENV/004 Waste Management Manual NR/SP/ENV/001 Corporate Environment Manual NR/SP/ENV/003 Noise and Vibration Complaints NR/SP/ENV/007 Project Management and the Environment NR/SP/ENV/015 Contract Requirements – Environment NR/GN/ENV/0022 Construction Noise mitigation through the Section 61 consent

process NR/GN/ENV/00023 Best Practicable Means: Control of Noise and Vibration from

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be made available to interested third parties on request from the Project Manager.

In addition to these standards, other Network Rail standards may be applicable to this project.

Network Rail’s Railway Safety Case also describes arrangements to ensure that competent contractors are selected and that its project team is adequately resourced to deliver this project. In particular, the Project Manager shall have dedicated Health, Safety and Environmental support and a Project Communications Manager (PCM) who will be nominated to support compliance with and development of this CoCP as required.

1.8. Environmental training

During tender evaluation it will be confirmed that contractors have effective arrangements to ensure their personnel receive the required environmental training. In addition, Contractors will be required to develop a project specific training and induction process to address the requirements of this CoCP for their supervisory and site personnel. The Project Manager shall ensure that the Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan incorporates satisfactory arrangements for this training.

1.9. Project consent register and tracker

During the project design stage, the Designer will develop a Project Consent Register and Tracker. This shall include all necessary licences and consents, regardless of whether individual consents may be grouped into one licence / consent (see section 11.6 of this CoCP for explanation of CAR licences). The process for obtaining such consents should specify who should be consulted, who approves the consent and when each consent is required. Key dates from this consent register will be incorporated in the project programme, which will take account of the time required to obtain each licence/consent (e.g. 4 months is required to obtain a CAR licence). A condition of acceptance of the Designer’s and Contractors’ Environmental Management Plans (see section 1.7 of this CoCP) is specification of satisfactory arrangements for compliance with the conditions of all such licenses and consents. Compliance with these conditions shall be an integral part of the project monitoring regime (see section 1.11 of this CoCP).

1.10. Development of this CoCP

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Since the publication of version 1 in September 2006 it has been circulated to all mandatory consultees. Version 2 has been produced in accordance with comments received by mandatory consultees.

Thereafter the update of the CoCP shall be the responsibility of the appointed Designer who shall ensure that it is updated to take account of safety and environmental issues that arise during detailed design as described in section 1.4 of this CoCP. This shall incorporate the results and requirements of further studies to develop detailed mitigation measures.

The final version of the CoCP shall be produced when the design has been finalised i.e. immediately prior to construction of the new railway between Drumgelloch and Bathgate. At this stage, CoCP requirements shall be incorporated into Contractors’ Health and Safety and Environmental Management Plans. Thereafter any further mitigation measures shall be incorporated in Contractors’ Health and Safety and Environmental Management Plans.

Work on elements of the linked improvements will commence before the design of the new railway has been completed and, therefore, before the CoCP has been finalised. Before linked improvement works commence, the requirements of the current version of the CoCP will be incorporated in Contractors’ Health and Safety and Environmental Management Plans for the linked improvements.

1.11. Compliance with this CoCP

Compliance with this CoCP is a contractual requirement for both Designers, Contractors and Sub Contractors engaged on this project. It shall also be a contractual requirement that Contractors ensure that their sub contractors comply with the CoCP.

Prior to appointing the Designer for the project, the tender evaluation ensured that the appointed Designer had processes to mitigate safety and environmental risks, comply with this CoCP and update it as required. The Project Manager shall also ensure that this is an agenda item during progress meetings with the Designer. The Designer shall also be subject to audit in this respect. The Designer shall produce an Environmental Management Plan and Landscape and Habitat Management Plan for approval by the Project Manager. These shall consider design-related issues in this CoCP and demonstrate how these are addressed.

The tender evaluation process shall ensure that competent Contractors are appointed with the necessary resources to fully comply with the CoCP. This shall include consideration of Contractors’ past safety and environmental performance.

Construction work cannot commence until the Project Manager has approved Contractors’ Health and Safety and Environmental Management Plans, which shall incorporate all relevant requirements of this CoCP.

Once approved, the Designer and Contractors’ Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) shall be made available to Mandatory Consultees to give them an assurance that these EMPs adequately address all applicable issues within this CoCP.

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Plans. This shall include regular site inspections by the project’s environmental representative and project Site Construction Managers as well as Quality Audits. Site inspection checklists shall include specific requirements of this CoCP. Any non-compliance with this CoCP that results in an adverse impact on lineside neighbours or the environment will result in the work concerned being suspended until corrective action has been taken.

Project Management of this project shall be subject of an independent audit by the Network Rail Headquarters. This shall include arrangements for ensuring compliance with this CoCP. As part of the audit process Non-Compliance Reports (NCRs) shall be issued to any Contractor if it is found that there is a frequent non-compliance with legislation, Network Rail Standards and/or of this CoCP. When NCRs are issued, the Contractor will be required to demonstrate that appropriate action has been taken before the NCR is closed out. Any NCRs not closed out within the agreed timescale shall be raised at Managing Director level with the Contractor concerned. The Promoter will hold discussions with mandatory consultees to determine the extent to which they will be involved in the project compliance regime. These discussions will include consideration of who, within the mandatory consultees’ organisations, will be the lead person for compliance (e.g. a Local Authority’s Planning Monitoring Officer and/or Development Control Manager). This could include participation in site monitoring visits and audit closing meetings, advice of monitoring results and regular liaison meetings with project environmental specialists.


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2. Liaison and public information

2.1. Community relations

The Promoter recognises the importance of effective community liaison to deliver the requirements of this CoCP. To establish good relations with the railway’s lineside neighbours the Project Manager shall ensure that there is an adequately resourced nominated point of contact for community relations; the Project Communications Manager (PCM). The PCM shall be a Network Rail employee who is the point of contact for local residents, businesses, the media and anyone else affected by the project. This builds on the existing dedicated communications team for the Bill process and Network Rail’s existing communications arrangements. The PCM will be committed to managing external communications with the public, local residents, Local Authorities and the media and shall also be a focal point for Local Authorities to communicate with Contractors. Such communications shall also be included within Network Rail’s existing regular programme of roadshows, public awareness and safety information to schools.

The PCM also has responsibilities for all aspects of relationships with local communities and stakeholders as specified in this CoCP. He/she shall work with the project team to achieve a positive relationship with local communities, minimising complaints and ensuring that any such complaints are effectively dealt with. An initial response to all complaints shall be provided within two working days.

Each Contractor shall appoint a Contract Community Liaison Officer (CCLO) who shall work closely with the PCM to ensure that each Contractor is responsive to community concerns. This is a particularly important role to manage any disruption from the works, where the PCM and CCLOs will work to ensure that any unavoidable disruption to the local communities from noise and dust, for example, is managed and communicated in an efficient and sympathetic manner.

2.2. Work on the existing railway

Work on the existing railway will generally be undertaken during hours when trains are not running. Generally this means work will be done at night in accordance with existing arrangements for work on the railway. The Project Manager will ensure that any disruption to local residents from such work is minimised and that local residents are given advance notice of such works. Between Airdrie and Drumgelloch it is proposed to temporarily shut the railway for a period of time. This will enable much of the work on this section of the project to be done during daytime hours. During project construction, other maintenance and renewals work that is not part of this project shall take place on parts of the existing railway between Airdrie and Drumgelloch and between Bathgate and Edinburgh in accordance with arrangements across the rail network. The Promoter shall ensure that all communications about work on the existing railway are dealt with in an appropriate and consistent manner irrespective of the nature of the work.


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2.3. Information centres and website

Information centres shall be provided at suitable locations to be determined in consultation with the relevant Local Authorities. These centres shall be open to all interested third parties and the general public between 0900 and 1700 Monday to Friday, (excluding public holidays) and shall provide up-to-date information about how work is progressing and about areas affected by construction work.

The information available at these information centres shall also be available from the project website and shall be updated regularly to ensure it displays the very latest information.

The PCM shall be responsible for the management of these information centres and the provision of information throughout the lifetime of the project.

2.4. Project newsletter

The Project Manager shall publish a project newsletter detailing the forthcoming work and outlining, using graphics and diagrams, any alterations to roads and footpaths, and any effects the work may have on the general public. The frequency of this newsletter shall be determined by the works programme to ensure that it is responsive to the needs of local communities as the work progresses.

The newsletter, which shall be focused on residents who are directly affected by the works, shall be published on the website and should also be sent to the appropriate community councils, libraries, Local Authorities, emergency services and local and national newspapers. Sufficient copies of the newsletters should also be available for people to pick up free at information centres. If required, the newsletter may be published in alternative formats.

2.5. Community forums

As part of a collaborative approach to engage local communities, the Project Manager shall establish a programme of regular community forums in accordance with National Standards for Community Engagement. The PCM will be responsible for the establishment of these forums and shall make contact with established groups to do so (e.g. Local Authorities, local community councils and access forums). These forums shall be open to all members of the community. The Project Manager, PCM and relevant CCLOs shall attend these forums. The frequency of these forums will depend on the requirements of the local community forums and the project’s programme of work. The PCM will facilitate these forums, the purpose of which may include:

• answering questions;

• delivery of new information;


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• consultation prior to new works;

• providing a face-to-face dialogue between the project and local communities;

• integration of ideas from local communities; and

• determining the frequency and content of project newsletters.

2.6. Complaints telephone hotline and contacts log

The Project Manager shall provide an information and complaints telephone hotline to deal with any complaints about construction work. The number for the hotline will be publicised in local media, website and newsletters prior to the start of construction. The telephone hotline shall be staffed from 0700 to 2000 Monday to Friday and from 0800 to 1900 on Saturdays (i.e. normal daytime working hours until one hour after work finishes). It shall be replaced with an answering service outside these hours. All complaints, comments and questions shall be listed in a contacts log together with the action taken. The Project Manager shall ensure that, as a minimum, anyone making a complaint receives a reply within two working days of receiving the complaint.

Contractors shall ensure that at all times a nominated individual is available to respond to any complaints about their construction work. The telephone hotline shall have access to this nominated individual in order that complainants who consider themselves to be seriously inconvenienced (e.g. sleep deprivation) shall, as far as is reasonably practicable, receive an immediate response.

The PCM shall advise the Project Manager of any complaints that have not been dealt with to the satisfaction of the complainant. The Project Manager shall then decide on action to be taken in respect of such complaints. Any such cases shall be recorded in the contacts log. The Project Manager shall review and countersign the contacts log at least once per week. A copy of each week’s log shall be placed in the information centre every Monday morning, detailing the previous week’s communications.

Network Rail is committed to resolving all complaints to the satisfaction of the individuals concerned. In the unlikely event of a complaint not being resolved in this way, complainants will have recourse to the appropriate regulatory bodies whose contact details shall be made available. SNH or SEPA shall be informed of any complaints that relate to environmental damage caused or where environmental remedial action may be required.

2.7. Commitments register

A commitment register will be used to record all commitments given to third parties, including those given to parties that objected to the Bill. The Designer shall ensure that the project design incorporates all these commitments and shall produce a statement showing how commitments been have incorporated into the project design.


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The Project Manager shall ensure that there is a robust process to classify commitments in respect of their implication for design, construction, further consultation or any other required action. The Project Manager will ensure that there is a robust monitoring regime to ensure that these commitments are delivered so far as reasonably practicable during project design and/or construction as appropriate.


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3. Safety

3.1. Safety risk assessment

A project safety risk workshop was held by the Promoter in June 2006. The purpose of this workshop was to identify safety risks to lineside neighbours, workforce and railway staff in order that these risks can be mitigated during the design stage, if possible.

Areas of risk affecting lineside neighbours identified at this workshop were Overhead Line Electrification and Route Crime as described in the following sections.

A risk log was produced from this workshop and has been incorporated into the project design contract, which requires the Project Designer to update this risk log as the design progresses and to manage close-out of the recommendations in the risk log. During the project construction stage, Contractors shall be required to continually review risks and update their Construction Health and Safety Plans accordingly. In this way risks shall be continually assessed and managed throughout the project lifecycle.

3.2. Overhead line electrification

The new railway line between Drumgelloch and Bathgate and the existing railway between Bathgate and Haymarket shall be electrified with overhead line equipment (OLE) at 25,000 volts.

Although this is a standard electrification system which is safely used through the UK and Europe, any contact with overhead lines and electrification equipment at this voltage is almost certain to be fatal.

This risk is controlled by ensuring that there is adequate physical protection to members of the public to prevent inadvertent contact with electrification equipment in accordance with Railway Group Standard GE/RT8025 “Electrical Protective Provisions for Electrified Lines”.7

In addition to physical protection it is recognised that there is a need for community education on the hazards associated with OLE at 25,000 volts. Before OLE is energised the PCM shall ensure that there is an effective programme of community education at an appropriate time involving schools, youth groups, local communities and those with properties in close proximity to the railway. Overhead Electrification will also be featured in the project newsletter and discussed at the Community Forums.

7 This standard is available from the Railway Group Standards website. http://www.rgsonline.co.uk/

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3.3. Route crime

Route Crime presents a significant risk to the operational railway and to those who trespass upon it who may not appreciate the dangers of a live railway or that acts of vandalism can and have derailed trains resulting in fatalities.

The re-opened Airdrie-Bathgate railway is being built upon an existing cyclepath which is generally located on the solum of the old railway. It also crosses some existing rights of way and commonly used pedestrian routes. As a result it is recognised that there is potential for trespass.

T&V risks shall be controlled through the provision of adequate fencing with Network Rail standard NR/SP/TRK/05100 “Management of fencing and other boundary measures”. This ensures that the appropriate standard of fencing is provided in known T&V hotspots. There has been and will continue to be regular liaison with British Transport Police. This liaison will be particularly important when the new line is reopened. In addition, the PCM shall ensure that there is an effective programme of community T&V education and liaison prior to trains running on the new line. This shall seek views of the local community, for example through the Community Forums, to identify potential T&V hotspots.

3.4. Contractor safety management

Each Contractor’s Health and Safety Plan shall be reviewed and accepted by the Project Manager before work can commence. This plan shall specify Contractors’ Health and Safety arrangements in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2003.

This includes arrangements to ensure: • the safety of workers on the scheme;

• the safety of all other people working at or visiting the construction site, including any employees of other contractors working within the construction site; and

• protecting the public in the vicinity of the construction site.

Prior to their appointment, each Contractor shall be required to demonstrate that they have adequate Health and Safety specialist resources to manage their contract. This shall include at least the provision of a full time dedicated Health and Safety Officer as required by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.

3.5. Emergency contacts and procedures

Contractors’ Health and Safety Plans shall specify emergency procedures including contacts and telephone numbers for each work site. These shall include emergency services, SEPA, SNH, Health and Safety Executive, public utilities and other relevant emergency phone numbers. These plans shall be displayed at each site and followed in the event of an emergency. These procedures and contact details shall be agreed with the Project Manager prior to commencement of work.

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statutory authorities, for example, the relevant Local Authority, SEPA and public utilities companies. The distribution of these procedures shall be agreed with the Project Manager prior Contractors issuing them.

3.6. Safety aspects of contaminated materials (special precautions)

For those sites at which contaminated material is encountered, a Workers' Safety Information Sheet shall be prominently displayed in rest/mess rooms and wash rooms covering hygiene, work practices, clothing requirements etc. General provisions concerning disposal of contaminated materials are described in Section 10.3 or this CoCP.

3.7. Crane arcs

Crane arcs shall be confined within the construction site boundaries unless otherwise agreed with the landowner concerned. In areas where members of the public may be affected permission shall be obtained from the Local Authority and the Police.

3.8. Use of explosives

The use of explosives shall not be permitted except in exceptional circumstances. Prior approval from the Project Manager and the Local Authority shall be obtained. Local communities will be advised in the unlikely event of explosives being used.

3.9. Movement and loading of vehicles

Site compounds shall be designed to, as far as reasonably practicable, eliminate the need for reversing vehicles. This requirement shall also be addressed by Traffic Management Plans (refer section 6.4). Lorries shall enter and exit sites and compounds in a forward direction at designated locations, except where space restrictions do not permit this. If reversing of vehicles into public spaces is required, then the movement shall be properly controlled by a competent person observing the rear of the vehicle. The sounding of reversing alarms shall not be permitted outside normal working hours (0700 to 1900 Monday to Friday, 0800 to 1800 Saturday and Sunday) unless previously agreed by the Project Manager. In consultation with Local Authorities, Best Practicable Means (see section 7.4 of this CoCP) will be used to minimise nuisance from reversing alarms consistent with controlling safety risk on site. This will include consideration of white noise alarms and smart alarms. As far as is reasonably practicable, all loading and unloading of vehicles shall take place off the public road.


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3.10. Site access for emergency services

The requirements of the Civil Defence (General Local Authority Functions) (Scotland) Regulations 1993, SI 1993 No 1774 (S.215) shall be followed in the provision of site access and this shall be monitored by the relevant Fire and Rescue Services Local Fire Safety Officer.


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4. Site activities

4.1. Hours of work

For work on the new railway between Drumgelloch and Bathgate that is audible outside the site boundary in residential areas, normal hours of work shall be between 0700 and 1900 Monday to Friday and between 0800 and 1800 on Saturdays. On weekdays there will be a half hour start up period between 0630 and 0700. No noisy activities will be permitted during the start up period so that there is no disturbing construction noise related noise beyond the site boundary. These periods will only be used by Contractors to arrive at site and prepare for construction works. No deliveries will be made during this start up period unless agreed in advance with the relevant Local Authority. Contractors are only allowed to work outside these hours with prior agreement from the Project Manager. The Project Manager shall only seek such extensions to working hours if the impact on local communities and protected species has been assessed as entirely necessary and not reasonably practicable to be carried out within normal hours. The process for doing this shall be agreed with the relevant Local Authority. In such cases, affected parties will be given 7 days notice of such changes in working hours. The PCM shall ensure that there is adequate liaison with local communities in respect of any changes to working hours in accordance with the arrangements specified in section 2 of this CoCP.

Work on the linked improvements on part of the existing railway between Airdrie and Drumgelloch and between Bathgate and Edinburgh can generally only take place when there is no timetabled train service. This generally requires work to be done at night and early on Sunday mornings as is the case for all maintenance and renewals work on the existing rail infrastructure. The Project Manager shall ensure that local residents are given advance notice of such works and that any resultant noise and disruption is kept to a minimum as described in section 6 of this CoCP. An exception to this is that some work on the existing railway between Airdrie and Drumgelloch will be done in daytime hours as described in section 2.2 of this CoCP.

4.2. Good housekeeping

Contractors shall follow a "good housekeeping" policy at all times. This shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following requirements, which shall be confirmed through site inspections.

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smoking waste. These shall not be located at the boundary of the site adjacent to neighbouring land;

• All necessary measures shall be taken to minimise the risk of fire. Contractors shall comply with the requirements of the local fire authority;

• Radios (other than two-way radios used for the purposes of communication related to the works) and other forms of audio equipment shall not be operated on any work site where members of the public may be disturbed;

• Rubbish shall be removed at frequent intervals and the site kept clean and tidy;

• Hoardings shall be frequently inspected for graffiti, flyposting or damage and shall be repaired and re-painted as necessary;

• Adequate toilet facilities shall be provided for all site staff. Toilets shall be kept clean;

• Food waste shall be removed frequently to avoid attracting vermin;

• Access to construction compounds and wheel washing facilities area shall be brushed clean frequently to ensure that no material is tracked onto the public road;

• Entry/exit conditions shall be subject to prior discussions with the Local Authority before implementation; and

• All loading and unloading of vehicles shall take place off the public road wherever this is practicable.

4.3. Construction compounds

Contractors shall need compounds to collect and store machinery and materials and for temporary site accommodation. If working space is needed in addition to that acquired for the scheme, Contractors shall either use the Promoter’s arrangements approved within the Bill or make lease or purchase arrangements with landowners, and obtain all necessary permissions. However this document assumes that all storage of machinery, materials and temporary site accommodation structures shall be on land acquired for the scheme under the Bill.

Each compound shall service a section of the new railway and associated work to bridges. Each compound shall have a short period for enabling works (preparatory work) followed by phases of: construction; maintenance; decommissioning; and re-instatement to their former use.

Environmental impacts, including the impact on protected species, and the views of mandatory consultees were considered in proposing the locations of the 13 main construction compounds along the route as described in the Environmental Statement.

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These compounds are shown in the table below and the maps in section 15 of the Environmental Statement.

Construction compound location Plot number Area (hectares)

A Stepends Farm, Plains 188 0.82 B Rockbank Farm, Caldercruix 239 0.68 C Caldercruix Station 254A 0.47 D North of Hillend Road, Caldercruix 304A, 305A 3.62 E Forrestfield Wood 407 2.30 F Redburn Quarry 479/462A 1.53 G Standhill Farm, Blackridge 508 0.97 H Barbauchlaw Burn 553 2.20 J Netherhouses and Westfield Farm 600/604 2.23 K Tarrareoch Farm, Armadale 628 1.70 L Tarrareoch Farm 654 2.60 M East of Whitburn Road, Bathgate 727 0.87 N Bathgate Station 781 0.41 Total area 20.40

Construction Compounds B, C, D and H shall be subject to an additional otter walkover survey as specified in section 12.4 of this CoCP.

In addition to these compounds, there are around 40 smaller working areas, ranging in size from less than 50 square metres to 2,800 square metres and extending over some 26,000 square metres, (2.6 hectares).

In addition to those identified in the Environmental Statement, the Project Designer shall further consider the environmental impact of these compounds and specify any particular mitigation measures for incorporation into the contract of Contractors concerned.

During the construction period all these sites shall be managed in line with best practice to minimise noise disturbance and potential impacts on water courses, ecology and air quality as described in this CoCP. Contractors shall be required to fully reinstate construction compounds to their former use at the end of the construction period.

Traffic signs in accordance with the latest version of Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 will be provided for each construction compound as follows:

• As advance warning of the approach the signs shall be as diagram 7306,

1200mm high or as appropriate to the speed of the road.

• For control of traffic leaving the Site, “Give Way” signs as diagram 602, 1200 mm high, and road markings as diagrams 1003, 1004, 1009 and 1023. A variant of diagram 7301 station “Works Traffic Only” shall be mounted on the reverse side of the “Give Way” sign assemblies.

The relevant Local Authority shall approve the precise location of each sign together with any other additional measures that may be required to ensure safe access to the site.


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4.4. Living accommodation No living accommodation shall be permitted on the construction site except with the approval of the relevant Local Authority. Mess rooms, locker room, toilets and showers, however, shall be permitted.

4.5. Pest control Contractors shall ensure that the risk of infestation by pests or vermin is minimised by adequate arrangements for the disposal of food waste or other material attractive to pests or vermin. If infestation occurs, the Contractor concerned shall take appropriate action to deal with it as required by the Local Authorities’ Environmental Health Officer.

4.6. Use of existing structures Contractors shall not locate stockpiles for materials, stores, plant or temporary works upon, adjacent to, or under existing structures such as bridges, viaducts, walls and embankments in such a way as to endanger these structures.

4.7. Fencing and hoardings Contractors shall ensure that all active working areas are sufficiently and adequately fenced off from members of the public and to prevent animals from straying on to working areas. Hoardings shall be provided to suit the location but may be as follows: • A wire mesh fence, where appropriate for minimum security needs;

• In residential areas, a 2.4 m minimum height, plywood faced, timber framed boundary hoarding, of a surface density of not less than 7kg/m2 or other hoarding providing equivalent security and noise attenuation, in locations where pedestrian access is to be provided adjacent to the railway boundary, or where other security considerations indicate a need for such a requirement;

• Other designs may be used where a particular appearance or acoustic rating is considered to be required and is agreed with the Local Authority.

Where appropriate, hoardings that create poorly-lit pedestrian routes shall have bulkhead lights fitted and these shall be illuminated in hours of darkness.

The location and design of site boundaries, hoardings and temporary structures on the public road shall permit adequate visibility at junctions and proper forward visibility along roads in accordance with Transport Scotland’s National Roads Directorate advice notes and the requirements of the Local Authorities.

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from the site directly, or from plant entering or leaving the Site.

Contractors shall ensure that where hoardings are provided, they are painted on the side facing away from the working area in a colour and style to be approved by the Project Manager and Local Authority and may include identification of the project and contact information. All hoardings shall be maintained in a neat and tidy condition.

Contractors are expressly prohibited from displaying or allowing to be displayed any advertisement or notice, including illicit bill or fly posting, on the hoardings. Contractors shall ensure that all graffiti, fly posting or defacement to the hoardings is removed and made good or obscured within 48 hours.

An information board shall be provided at each working area detailing information on the work programme and estimated duration of the works, together with the location of the Information Centre, the web address and a 24 hour telephone hotline number for use by members of the public who wish to lodge complaints or comments.

All fencing and hoarding shall be removed as soon as reasonably practicable after the completion of work. Lighting and hoarding shall be removed as soon as is consistent with the safe and efficient operation of each work site.

4.8. Security Contractors shall exercise adequate security to prevent unauthorised entry to or exit from the Compounds and Sites. Gates shall be closed and locked when there is no site activity and site security provisions shall be set in motion.

Security cameras, where used, shall be placed in locations which shall not cause offence to or unduly infringe on the privacy of local residents. All construction personnel shall visibly carry identification.

4.9. Compound and site lighting

Lighting to site boundaries shall be provided with illuminations sufficient for the safety of the passing public. In particular, precautions shall be taken to avoid shadows cast by the site hoarding on surrounding footpaths and roads. Precautions shall also be taken to ensure that site lighting is controlled at dusk and dawn and does not present any adverse ecological impact particularly in respect of European Protected Species.

Arrangements for site lighting shall be subject to the approval of the relevant Local Authority. Site lighting shall be positioned and directed so as to minimise nuisance to residents and to minimise distractions or confusion to passing drivers on adjoining public roads. This provision shall apply particularly to working areas where work after dark shall be carried out and Contractors shall provide appropriate lighting for these sites.

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pollution from such generators as described in section 7.4 of this CoCP.

Contractors shall comply with the Institute of Lighting Engineers document Guidance Notes on Reduction of Light Pollution 2000 in so far as is reasonably practicable and applicable to the construction works.

4.10. Maintenance access points on the new railway To provide a facility for maintenance of the new railway the sites between Drumgelloch and Bathgate shall be retained as maintenance access points as shown in the table below. These shall be securely fenced with a locked gate to prevent unauthorised access to the new railway.

Access Point

Description of Location

1 Airdrie Station 2 Drumgelloch Station

3 Via tarmac road between properties 176 and 172 Main Street, Plains

4 Right of access to bridge U/B 240/055 to be provided for maintenance, on Easterton Farm Access Road

5 Caldercruix Station

6 Bridge access via access track for Monklands Sailing Club. Track runs between properties 23 Airdrie Road and the Old Truff Inn, public house

7 Redburn Quarry (disused), via access road leading from the A89 Main Street, approximately 200m West of Redburn Road, Blackridge

8 A89 Craiginn Terrace, approximately 40m East from the junction of the A89 with Sunnydale Road, Blackridge

9 A89 directly opposite existing junction at Standhill Farm, Blackridge

10 Armadale Station

11 Trackside feeder station access from Whitburn Road B7002, through land of West Mains Farm to feeder station

12 Bridge access to Sand Quarry / Bathgate Golf Club Underbridge U/B 240/031 via Bathgate Golf Club access road

13 Bathgate Station

4.11. Clearance of site on completion

Prior to commencement of work a photographic survey shall be undertaken at all sites mentioned in section 15 of this CoCP. Survey photographs shall be taken throughout each season.

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accesses as work proceeds and when no longer required for the carrying out of the Railway works. Local Authorities will be informed when significant sites have been cleared upon completion of work.

With the exception of the maintenance access points shown above, all surplus soil and materials, temporary roads and hard standings, plant, sheds, offices and temporary fencing shall be removed, post holes filled and the surface of the ground restored as near as practicable to its original condition following construction and/or as specified in the commitments register.

All temporary land take shall be restored to its original use and works shall be phased and staged in agreement with local land owners.

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5. Movement of Heavy Goods Vehicles

5.1 Design

The project feasibility study has estimated that the construction of the new railway requires the removal of 250,000 cubic metres and 80,000 cubic metres infill leaving a balance of 170,000 cubic metres to be disposed of off-site. The disposal of this balance of material shall be subject to discussions with relevant planning authorities. This has implications for traffic movements, both on and off site; land use, if temporary storage is required; and noise (vehicle/plant) and air quality.

Project Designer and Contractors shall be required to consider how project design and construction can minimise the volume of materials to be deposited off site by re-using excavated material as fill or in landscape works along other sections of the route.

5.2 Restrictions on HGV movements

During the construction stage the impact of the movement of this material shall be controlled by Traffic Management Plans as mentioned in section 6.4 and other mitigation measures specified in this CoCP. Traffic Management Plans shall limit the hours when HGV movements are permitted so that there will be no HGV movements: • outside normal working hours;

• past schools at the beginning and end of the school day and at lunchtime; or

• through congested areas during peak hours.

Section 3.9 of this CoCP specifies the requirements for the control of vehicles on site and at site compounds.

5.3 Vehicle emissions

Vehicle emissions are regulated through the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 (as amended) and the Motor Vehicles (Type Approval) (Great Britain) Regulations 1984 made under the Road Traffic Act 1988. Further amendments (in 1990, 1992, 1993, 1997 and 2000) implement European Directives on vehicle emissions known as EURO standards. The EURO standards set emission limits for several pollutants from different types of vehicles. Construction vehicles will be required to comply with relevant EURO standards. Drivers will be required to: • Switch off their vehicle’s engine when stationary to prevent exhaust emissions

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Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 (SI 1986/1806) is being committed. Failure to comply is an offence; and

• Keep their engines in tune and their catalysts and/or particulate filters working efficiently.

In practice, emissions are controlled through the MOT test. All vehicles used by Contractors must comply with MOT emission standards at all times. Vehicle owners can be prosecuted if their vehicle emits substances in excess of the standards. The Vehicle Excise Duty (Reduced Pollution) Regulations 1998 enable HGVs meeting certain particulate emission standards to qualify for a Reduced Pollution Certificate.


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6. Roads, footpaths and cyclepaths

6.1. Arrangements for relocation of Drumgelloch to Bathgate cyclepath Re-opening the railway line shall entail relocating around 17km of National Cyclepath 75, which connects Glasgow and Edinburgh. Efforts have been made to develop a route that resembles the existing one as far as reasonably practicable having regards to the Project programme. This is to maintain the desirable features of the existing route and retain the principles agreed through the Initial Technical Feasibility Study for the line the path takes. The relocated path generally follows national roads, tracks and shared public and private accesses, and was developed and agreed in consultation with Sustrans, Railway Paths Ltd., North Lanarkshire Council and West Lothian Council.

The land needed for the route varies between 10 metres and 14 metres in width to accommodate a three-metre, bitumen-surfaced cyclepath, surface water drainage, verges and earthworks to reflect the varying features of the land.

The Project Manager shall seek to phase construction work so that people can use the relocated cyclepath as soon as reasonably practicable. A planning study is being undertaken to evaluate whether sections of the cyclepath can be made available during construction without incurring excessive cost. Once this exercise has been finalised, discussions shall be held with Sustrans to consider the feasibility of temporary diversions of the cyclepath onto local roads. The outcome from this study shall be incorporated into the CoCP.

During the construction of the new railway the Project Manager shall be responsible for managing the closure and re-opening of the cyclepath including publicising and signage of any temporary routing of the cycle route. The PCM shall be responsible for ongoing liaison and communication with local communities and cycling groups as cyclepaths are closed and re-opened during the construction work.

6.2. Road closures In order to construct the new railway it will be necessary to close or divert certain specified roads, rights of way, footpaths and cycleways, either permanently or temporarily during the construction period.

Details of the locations of the proposed public road closures and diversions are set out in schedule 3 to the Bill. Closures and diversions affecting private roads are shown in schedule 4. These are also shown on the Maps, Plans and Sections accompanying the Bill. It is Contractors’ responsibility to finalise the arrangements for these closures and diversions with the relevant Local Authority.

Prior to commencement of any construction works, Contractors shall submit proposals for temporarily closing or diverting any public right of way to the Project Manager and relevant Local Authority department and incorporate these in their Traffic Management Plan as shown in section 6.4 of this CoCP

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interference with the traffic in that street or footpath is caused during the construction of the railway works.

6.3. Access across site and to frontages In carrying out the works all reasonable precautions will be taken to prevent or reduce any disturbance or inconvenience to the owners, tenants or occupiers of adjacent properties, and to the public generally. Roads or private accesses shall not be closed until immediately before the area is required for construction as agreed with the Roads Authority. During the works, existing or alternative access and water provision for livestock will be maintained. Whenever possible, any existing right of way across the whole or part of the site will be maintained. Public and private accesses to adjoining frontages will be maintained in a safe condition and to a standard not less than that at the start of construction. Pedestrian access to properties affected by the work will be maintained at all times. Roads will not be stopped up without maintaining pedestrian access to properties. Wherever possible acceptable alternative means of passage or access will be provided to the satisfaction of the persons affected. Any guard rails, fences, gates, lights, bridges, paving, steps, handrails, etc needed will be provided and maintained. These shall be of such size, strength and construction to be adequate for their purpose. Work carried out immediately adjacent to occupied premises outside the Site will be done with the minimum inconvenience and disturbance to occupiers and users. Access to and from such premises shall be maintained at all times, except in exceptional circumstances. Any damage to access roads or tracks which arises from the works will be repaired and restored to the original condition. Contractors will render every assistance to occupiers of premises affected by the works to enable them to get materials or goods into or out of their premises, so far as practicable.

6.4. Traffic Management Plans As part of their Environmental Management Plan, Contractors shall prepare a Traffic Management Plan that describes the traffic and safety measures proposed by the Contractor. So far as is reasonably practicable, work shall be programmed to minimise the impact on displaced traffic and the interaction of traffic at the various sites. This shall have the approval of the Local Authorities before work begins. In preparing it, Contractors shall consult the relevant Local Authority departments and the Project Manager. When construction work begins, Contractors shall implement their plan and comply with it throughout the construction period. The Project Manager shall ensure Contractors comply with their plan as part of the project


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monitoring regime described in section 1.11 of this CoCP. Contractors’ Traffic Management Plan shall, where appropriate, cover the following points:

• The prohibition of all but essential construction traffic from unsuitable roads as specified by Local Authorities (e.g. the unclassified road west of Stonerigg, Armadale).

• If roads need to close temporarily, Contractors shall consult with, or get consent from, the Local Authority on what arrangements are needed to close the road and enforce the closure. This shall be done at least 10 weeks in advance of the proposed closure. In seeking such consent Contractors shall be required to demonstrate that their work cannot be carried out safely without the closure. Contractors’ action depends on the nature of the road closure, as set out by the Bill. The same procedure applies if roads need to be temporarily restricted.

• Wherever possible, in the context of the construction works, and subsequently, an operating railway, Contractors shall keep all public and private roads and footpaths that cross the site and all bridges through which they pass, open to traffic with adequate, if not full, widths and heights at all times during the construction period; individual exceptions may subsequently be agreed with the relvant Local Authority.

• Where the Railway works interfere with existing public or private roads or other crossings where there is a public or private right of way for any road, substitute or alternative roads shall be provided except where the Bill provides for those roads to be permanently stopped up without provision of a temporary diversion.

• The standard of construction and lighting shall be suitable in all respects for the class or classes of traffic using the existing roads and the widths of the diversions shall not be less than that of the existing way, unless otherwise agreed with the relevant Local Authority and/or the owner of the private road. Such substitute roads shall be constructed in advance of any interference with existing ways and shall be adequately maintained to provide for the traffic flows.

• Temporary road diversions shall be constructed in advance of any interference with the existing ways and shall be adequately maintained to provide for the traffic flows.

• The requirement for temporary signs to identify: each active section of construction work; delivery and collection points; agreed haul routes; and any restrictions to types or sizes of vehicles.

• The requirement for all works in progress to have adequate signs, lights and safety fencing to ensure the safety of all road users.

• The Project Manager shall ensure the supply, erection and maintenance of all statutory and public information notices for the requisite periods. The nature and location of such notices shall also comply with the requirements of the relevant Local Authority.


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• Temporary signs shall be in keeping with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual, which contains advice to traffic authorities on the correct use of signs and road markings.

• Contractors shall prepare a programme of their road works in consultation with the Project Manager and relevant mandatory consultees.

• At working sites and compounds, the Project Manager shall ensure that approved routes are identified. Accessing the site by these routes shall be a condition of the contract.

• Ensuring that existing access and water provision for livestock is maintained or an alternative is provided.

• Parking of construction traffic in the vicinity of sites and compounds (see section 6.5 of this CoCP).

• Access to compounds and sites by HGVs.

• Abnormal load routes that may affect access to any compound or work site.

• Means of monitoring and, where possible, minimising lorry use.

• Where existing public transport operates and bus stops are closed or become unsafe due to construction activities, a safe, alternative bus stop shall be identified. Contractors shall make provisions for the safety of school children waiting for the school bus by constructing safety barriers and/or alternative stops when there is a threat posed by construction activities or traffic.

The provisions of this section of the CoCP shall not apply to any temporary access or accommodation works which Contractors may construct for their sole use in the execution of the Works. However, the Local Authority would need to be consulted for any temporary access arrangements, particularly from a road safety point of view, prior to construction of temporary access or accommodation works.

6.5. Parking provision for construction traffic

Contractors shall ensure that their compounds have adequate parking provision. If this is not practicable, they shall seek the approval of the PCM for permission to allow daytime or overnight parking in the vicinity of their construction compounds who may specify conditions for such parking taking into account the requirements of the local community through community forums as described in section 2.5 of this CoCP.

All parked vehicles waiting to enter work sites and construction compound shall be required to switch off their engines when they arrive.

Contractors’ site access for linked improvements on the existing rail infrastructure may require a large number of vehicles and plant to be in close proximity of railway vehicle access points. For all such work, Contractors shall submit a Traffic Management Plan to the Project Manager for approval. This shall require inconvenience to local communities to be minimised, as far is reasonably practicable, for example by providing minibuses to transport personnel from a suitable car parking area to the rail access point.


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6.6. Pedestrian, equestrian and cycle routes

Reinstating the new railway will result in some temporary and some permanent alterations and closure of routes for pedestrians and walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

Where short term diversions of rights of way are required, these will be undertaken in consultation with Local Authorities by means of public path diversion orders.

Where practicable, the following requirements shall also be met: • All temporary and diverted footways, which replace footways that are

currently accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs, shall continue to be usable by such users;

• Any temporary footways and carriageways shall have uniform surfaces; there shall not be any steps and any gradients shall preferably be less than 1 in 20 and not greater than 1 in 12;

• Pavement ramps will be provided at all junctions of footways with carriageways. Gradients must not exceed 1 in 12 and the base of the ramp will be flush with the carriageway;

• All temporary footways and ramps will be surfaced in non-slip material and kept free from mud and debris, so far as practicable;

• The existing pavement width along the main roads will be maintained, except where this exceeds 2 m, where it may be reduced to not less than 2 m with agreement of the Local Authority;

• Clear signing will be provided at all times for each pedestrian route. All openings or obstructions to pedestrians shall have a continuous rail barricade, with appropriate lighting if needed, stable enough to offer appropriate resistance and remain effective if someone who is visually impaired collides with it;

• Headroom clearance over footways will be a minimum of 2.3 m. A horizontal clearance of 0.6 m shall be provided from the kerb line where practicable for any hording under 5.3/5.7 m high, to avoid fouling by vehicles. The minimum headroom beneath any projection over the road shall be 5.3/5.7 m; and

• All pedestrian routes diverted onto the carriageway will be clearly defined by continuous barriers built in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual.

6.7. Maintenance, repair and alterations to public roads Contractors will take every possible precaution to prevent their operations from damaging the roads and footpaths in the vicinity of their work. Contractors shall carry out all such maintenance works as are necessary to maintain the roads and footpaths in the vicinity of the works in a serviceable condition to the approved standards of the Local Authority.


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Temporary footways and ramps on public roads shall be wide enough and surfaced with materials that meet the reasonable satisfaction of the Project Manager in consultation with the relevant Local Authority. These shall be constructed in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works and Local Authority Roads Development Guidelines.

Where reasonably practicable, road surfaces on public and private roads used as haul routes shall be repaired if damage is caused by vehicles such as Contractors’ delivery vehicles and plant. Damage includes rutting of surfaces, pot holes and damaged kerbs. Such damage shall be repaired as soon as possible and by agreement with the relevant Local Authority or private road authority, as appropriate.

Contractors shall ensure that street furniture, such as road signs, and other features is carefully protected if required. Contractors shall make good any damage caused: • at their own expense;

• as soon as reasonably practicable; and

• to the satisfaction of the owner of the street furniture or other features.

6.8. Mud on roads So far as is reasonably practicable, Contractors shall ensure that all areas of public road, including drainage systems are kept free of mud and loose materials resulting from construction work. The Project Manager shall ensure that there is effective monitoring of measures to keep sites clear of mud and dust.

Wheel-washing facilities at the exits from construction compounds and worksites shall be provided where there is a risk of vehicles leaving mud on the road. Additional wheel washing facilities may be required at particular locations. The determination of the need for additional wheel washing facilities will take account of the requirements of Local Authorities and feedback from community forums. This shall include, where reasonably practicable, mechanical wheel spinners and adequate drainage arrangements using settlement tanks. These shall be regularly maintained during the working hours specified in this CoCP.

Other mitigation measures for mud are the same as those for dust. These are fully detailed section 9.1 of this CoCP. Drainage and run-off from construction compounds and wheel washing areas will be managed in accordance with section 11 of this CoCP: “Protection of the Water Environment”

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necessitated by the construction of the railway works in accordance with the recommendations contained in Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and to the approval of the relevant Local Authority. Compliance with this clause shall not relieve the Project Manager or Contractors of any of their other obligations and liabilities under the Concession Agreement and under the relevant provisions of the Highways Act 1990.

Contractors shall not commence any work that affects public roads until all traffic safety measures necessitated by the work are fully operational.

The traffic signs, road markings, lamps, barriers and traffic control signals shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002.

Road danger lamps shall comply with BS 3143, except that the flashing rate for flashing lamps shall be within the range 120-150 flashes per minute. The minimum luminous intensity of the lamps shall be 0.5 candela for steady lamps, 1.0 candela for ripple lamps at their peak and 1.5 candela for flashing lamps at their peak.

Traffic signs and temporary road works signs shall comply with BS873 and shall be reflectorised with "high intensity" grade reflective materials with the minimum CIL values shown in Table 1 of BS 873: Part 1, 1983.

All traffic signals including temporary signals used at road works shall be type approved before they can legally be installed on public roads. Portable traffic signals shall also comply with the current requirements of Regulation 31(2) of the Traffic Signs Regulations, which lays down the size, colour and type of prescribed traffic signals.

Contractors shall keep traffic signs, road markings, lamps, barriers and traffic control signals clean and legible at all times and shall position, reposition, cover or remove them as required by the progress of the works and to the approval of the relevant Local Authority.

6.10. Entrance to construction sites and compounds Contractors shall provide an easily-cleaned horizontal surface for vehicles entering, parking and leaving any work site, and surface haulage routes within the scheme’s Limits. They shall ensure that vehicles entering and leaving construction compounds and work sites only cross footways using properly constructed crossings.

The agreed Traffic Management Plan shall specify arrangements for access to and from compounds and work sites by HGVs.

All compound accesses shall be of sufficient width to accommodate two-way traffic, wherever practicable.

6.11. Legislation relating to signage

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6.12. Street furniture

Street Furniture within the vicinity of the Site and construction works shall not be unnecessarily disturbed or altered by the works. Any damage to street furniture as a result of the works shall be reported to the Project Manager immediately on discovery of the damage. Contractors shall repair any such damage as soon as reasonably practicable to the reasonable satisfaction of the owner of the street furniture. Any street furniture or other obstructions that need to be moved shall be reinstated or replaced as appropriate, subject to the prior consent of the owner. Any cost associated therewith shall be borne by the Contractor concerned, including any costs of reinstatement or replacement.


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7. Noise and vibration

7.1. Noise and vibration impact In the section on construction noise, the Environmental Statement concluded that:

“It is inevitable that, as with any major infrastructure development, there will be some disturbance caused to those living nearby during the construction phase. Disruption due to construction will be temporary in nature and will not be constant along the length of the re-opened track. The locations likely to be sensitive to construction noise are the same properties that are likely to be affected by rail traffic noise and therefore have been previously identified. At this stage it is not possible to undertake any predictive work to assess potential impacts as there is no detailed method statement for construction works.”8

In addition to disruption to local residents, noise and vibration from construction works may have an adverse impact on wildlife. Any such adverse impacts shall be mitigated by the arrangements in this section and in section 12 of this CoCP. The Project Manager will ensure that, as far as reasonably practicable, the impact of construction noise and vibration on the location community and wildlife is minimised and, as far as is reasonably practicable, acceptable to the local community. As described in this section of the CoCP this will be done through:

• Project design;

• Construction planning;

• Best practicable means;

• Setting noise and vibration limits;

• Noise and vibration monitoring; and

• Community liaison.

7.2. Project design The Project Designer shall seek to minimise the impact of construction noise and vibration by following the Environmental Design Management Guidelines in Network Rail Company RT/LS/S/015 “Contract Conditions Environment. A copy of this and other Standards have been provided to mandatory consultees.

7.3. Construction planning

Network Rail Company Standards require Contactors to control and limit noise and vibration levels so that, as far as reasonably practicable, residential properties and all other sensitive locations are protected from excessive noise and vibration levels arising from construction activities. Contractors shall comply with Network Rail Company Standard NR/GN/ENV/00023 “Best Practicable Means: Control of Noise and Vibration from Construction Operations” and conduct all work in accordance with

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the recommendations of BS5228 “Noise and Vibration Control on Construction and Open Sites”.

To ensure that construction activities are planned to meet this requirement, it shall be a contract requirement for Contractors to produce a Noise and Vibration Plan that satisfies the requirements of Network Rail Company Standard NR/GN/ENV/00022 “Construction Noise Mitigation through the Section 61 consent process”. Such plans shall include:

• A description of the work to be carried out;

• Methods used at each stage;

• Hours of work;

• Number, type and make of equipment and machinery (including heavy vehicles) stating sound power levels;

• Proposed steps to minimise noise and vibration which must incorporate Best Practicable Means (see section 7.4 of this CoCP);

• Predicted noise and vibration levels those activities likely to generate noise and vibration;

• If applicable, details of properties qualifying for noise insulation and re-housing;

• Approximate duration of works; and

• Site plans.

The Contractor’s Noise and Vibration Plan shall be approved by the Project Manager prior to commencement of works. It shall also be submitted for approval to the relevant Local Authority as part of a section 61 application or an alternative process agreed with Local Authorities.

7.4. Best Practicable Means

The requirement to use Best Practicable Means to mitigate the effects of noise and vibration is set out in section 72 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974. Best Practicable Means incorporates two essential elements: Practicable – this is defined as reasonably practicable having regard, among other things, to local conditions and circumstances; the current state of technical knowledge and to financial implications; And Means – these are the means to be employed, including design, installation, maintenance, manner and periods of operation of plant and machinery; and the design, construction and maintenance of buildings and structures. Examples of Best Practicable Means are:


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• Modern, silenced and well-maintained plant with efficient attenuators, mufflers or acoustic covers

• Equipment including vehicles shut down when not in use

• Semi static equipment sited away from occupied buildings if possible;

• Use of mains electricity instead of generators; • Super silenced / enclosed plant that is needed for 24 hour operation;

• Adequate lubrication to prevent screeching and squealing;

• Site induction includes instruction on measures to reduce noise and vibration;

• Avoid locating site entrances opposite or adjacent to noise sensitive receptors where possible; and

• Shouting and raised voices kept to a minimum. Use of tannoys, radios prohibited except for safety and urgent communication.

7.5. Noise limits With the exception of work on the existing railway, the maximum noise levels measured one metre from any occupied dwelling or other building used for residential purposes generated by construction plant and equipment shall generally not exceed the following limits: L Aeq 12 hours 70dB Monday to Saturday 0800 to 1800 L Aeq 3 hours 60dB Monday to Saturday 0700 to 0800, 1800 to 2200 L Aeq 12 hours 60dB Sundays and Bank Holidays 0700 to 2200 L Aeq 1 hours 55dB Night time 2200 to 0700

In addition, the noise level measured one metre from any school, college or other teaching facility shall generally not exceed L Aeq 1 hour 65dB at any time when buildings are occupied. If the pre-existing ambient noise levels exceed the above criteria, maximum construction noise levels shall generally not exceed 10dB above existing airborne noise level for the corresponding times of the day or 80dB whichever is lower. On the existing railway there is a requirement to undertake work when trains are not running. Such work is subject to current Network Rail Standards, which are applicable to all Network Rail infrastructure projects. These do not specify noise limits but do require Contractors to demonstrate Best Practicable Means in accordance with their Noise and Vibration Plan and to give local residents 14 days notification of such work. Even with the application of Best Practicable Means, in some situations there may be an unavoidable requirement for noisy work that exceeds these noise limits. Such requirements for noisy work shall be incorporated in the Contractor’s Noise and Vibration Plan and agreed with the relevant Local Authority. This shall be done in accordance with the provisions of the Control of Pollution Act 1974, section 61, or an


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alternative process agreed with the Local Authorities. Any variations to the Contractor’s Noise and Vibration Plan to incorporate any unforeseen requirements for noisy work shall also be agreed by the relevant Local Authority. In all cases, the requirement to undertake work that is predicated to be above these noise limits will be communicated to the local community in accordance with the arrangements specified in section 2 of this CoCP. Affected individuals will receive a minimum of 7 days notice of such work. It is possible that, in exceptional situations, there may be a requirement for work that is significantly above these limits. If it is predicted that noise levels will be 5dB above these limits for more than 10 days out of 15 days, consideration will be given to the provision of secondary insulation or re-housing if there is no other reasonably practicable noise mitigation measure. The Project Manager will provide a minimum of 21 days notice of such exceptional situations.

7.6. Vibration limits

The Environmental Statement states that there are approximately 80 residential properties within 15-20m of the nearest rail and that there are no vibration sensitive hospitals or industrial plants within the vibration critical distance bands of the railway line. It states that the vibration effects on fish stocks from trains passing Hillend Loch will be negligible.9

Contractors will be required to specify in their Noise and Vibration Plan how they will use best practical means to avoid vibration levels exceeding the following:

• On structural damage grounds, borne peak particle velocities at the base of existing local residential properties shall not exceed the limit of 5 mms-2 ppv set in British Standard BS5228: 1992 part 4.

• On vibration nuisance grounds at nearest residential properties a predicted VDV of 0.4 ms-1.75 should not be exceeded for daytime use and 0.26 ms-1.75 should not be exceeded for night-time use. This conforms to Vibration Dose Values as specified in BS6472:1992 that result in a "low probability of adverse comment" not being exceeded.

7.7. Monitoring To ensure that the CoCP requirements to minimise noise and vibration levels are achieved and that noise and vibration targets have not been exceeded, Contractors will undertake a noise and vibration monitoring programme by a suitably qualified practitioner.

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these levels could be exceeded, including those properties closest to those particular construction works identified as potential sources of vibration. The results of such monitoring will be made available to the public. This will clearly show occasions when target noise levels have been exceeded.

The noise and vibration monitoring programme shall form part of the Noise and Vibration Plan to be agreed with Local Authorities in accordance with section 61 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 or an alternative process agreed with the relevant Local Authority.

7.8. Community liaison

The Promoter considers that effective liaison with the local community is essential both to reduce the impact of noisy activities and to ensure that those affected by unavoidable noise are given adequate notice and an explanation of why such activities are necessary. This liaison will take place at three levels: Local Authorities – Immediately after their appointment, the Project Manager shall require Contractors to engage with Local Authorities to develop their Noise and Vibration Plan in accordance Network Rail Company Standard NR/GN/ENV/00022 “Construction Noise Mitigation through the Section 61 consent process”. The Contractor will have to ensure that Local Authorities consider their plan to be satisfactory, in particular that, as far as possible, it takes account of Local Authorities’ concerns in respect of local community requirements. Community liaison – Section 2 of this CoCP describes arrangements for regular liaison between the project team and members of the local community. The frequency of this liaison will depend on the programme of work and will be agreed by the community forums as described in section 2.5. Noise and Vibration communications are an essential part of this process. In particular whenever it is predicted that noise levels might be exceeded discussions will be held with the local community to ensure that all possible appropriate mitigation measures are considered. Notification to individuals - Contractors shall give a minimum of 14 days notice to local residents up to 300 metres from the proposed programme of work, providing a description of the work to be carried out, measures that shall be taken to control noise or other disturbance, and the proposed hours of working. The relevant Local Authority will be provided with a copy of such notifications.


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8. Protection of existing buildings and structures

8.1. Safeguarding

The Environmental Statement states that there are approximately 80 residential properties within 15m-20m of the nearest rail with no vibration sensitive hospitals or industrial plants within the vibration critical distance bands of the railway line.10

Contractors shall properly safeguard any such buildings or other structures or erections that might be at risk from the works, from harm, disturbance or deterioration prior to construction. Contractors shall take all necessary measures required for the protection of all pipes, cables, sewers, railways and other apparatus during the construction period.

8.2. Structure damage assessments before construction of works Before commencing on any construction works, the Project Manager shall prepare a schedule of buildings and other structures assessed as being within the zone of influence from engineering work. The schedule shall identify those properties which may be at risk from ground movement (settlement or heave), problems arising from blocked drainage or vibration arising from the construction or operation of the railway, based upon the final design and method of construction for the railway works.

The Project Manager shall appoint in the joint names of the Project Manager and the interested party, a reputable firm of Chartered Surveyors or Engineers to prepare a defects survey of each building, structure or major utility which is identified in the schedule of properties within the zone of influence as having a risk of damage.

8.3. Defects survey after construction of works

Contractors shall properly safeguard all buildings or other structures or erections that might be at risk from the works, from harm, disturbance or deterioration prior to construction. Contractors shall implement all agreed measures required for the protection of all pipes, cables, sewers, railways and other apparatus during the construction period.

After the construction works have been completed and at any time up to two years after the opening of the railway to public traffic, the interested party may, upon providing the Airdrie Bathgate Project Team with objective evidence of damage (for example, a photograph), request that a second defects survey is undertaken. This shall take the same form as the first survey and be undertaken by the same firm of Chartered Surveyors or Engineers at the Project’s expense.

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9. Dust and air pollution

9.1. Dust The Environmental Statement states that:” Dust nuisance may be locally moderate but there shall be no long term adverse effects”.11 Building the railway will cause some dust and fumes from moving aggregate, soil and other granular materials. It shall be hard to avoid some dust nuisance during dry weather. Nuisance is mostly likely at properties within 100 metres of the railway.

These include houses in Airdrie, Plains, Caldercruix, Blackridge, Armadale and Bathgate, isolated dwellings along the route of the railway, the hospital in Airdrie, St. Phillips School, Plains and Plains Country Park and Katherine Park..

Contractors shall be required to take all reasonably practicable measures to avoid nuisance from dust or fumes or any other air borne pollutants. Prior to commencement of the Works, each Contractor shall provide specific measures to limit dust and fume emissions at source as part of their Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Examples of dust nuisance and air quality mitigation measures to be included in the EMP are:

• using effective water sprays when all raw materials that could cause a dust nuisance are being delivered or handled;

• covering or enclosing raw materials when they are being stored;

• providing an approved hard surface and keeping clear of loose surface materials all site areas where vehicles regularly move around;

• not burning debris or other materials on site;

• installing vehicle wheel-washing equipment at all site exit points, and making arrangements for cleaning public roads as necessary as described in sections 6.7 and 6.8 of this CoCP;

• imposing a maximum 10mph vehicle speed limit on sites, and confining haulage and delivery vehicles to designated roads within the site;

• ensuring vehicles that carry spoil and other dust-generating materials are adequately covered;

• enclosing construction compounds with solid hoardings that are a minimum of two metres high;

• ensuring that enough dust-suppression equipment, including water bowsers with spray bars, is always available;

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• control of cutting or grinding of materials on site. Any mobile crushing plant that is used during construction will be appropriately licensed and sited so as to minimise dust annoyance to any persons who are liable to be affected by emissions. SEPA will be notified in advance of any mobile crushing plant being brought onto site; and

• consideration of the use of an approved mechanical road sweeper to clean work sites and any mud or debris deposited by site vehicles on roads or footpaths in the vicinity of each work site during the working hours specified in the CoCP.

To establish a baseline, the Project Manager shall monitor normal dust levels at potentially sensitive sites. During the construction stage the Project Manager shall arrange for passive dust monitoring at such sensitive sites.

Water contaminated by dust shall be treated as specified in section 11.2 of this CoCP.

9.2. Air pollution

Contractors shall take particular precautions to prevent the occurrence of smoke emissions or fumes from site plant or stored fuel oils. Plant shall be well maintained and measures shall be taken to ensure that machinery is not left running for long periods when not directly in use.

Contractors shall comply with the following legislation and guidance:

• Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974.

• Clean Air Act 1993

• Environment Act 1995

• Control of Lead at Work Regulations 1998.

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 1999.

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Guidance Notes EH 40/90 and EH 40/97 on Occupational Exposure Limits.


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10. Disposal of waste and other contaminated materials

10.1. Waste Any waste disposal activities shall be in accordance with the Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994 that require SEPA to issue waste licences. As part of their Environmental Management Plan, Contractors shall prepare a Waste Management Plan (WMP) which shall be approved by the Project Manager prior to commencement of works. Before it is approved SEPA and Local Authorities will be given the opportunity to comment on the Contractor’s draft Waste Management Plan.

The Contractor’s Waste Management Plan shall identify:

• the quantities of wastes and their category that shall be generated by the works;

• opportunities for reuse and/or recycling; identifying whether separation and extraction of recyclables will take place on site and whether the necessary recycling facilities will be provided. If recyclables are to be extracted off-site the name of the recycling facility shall be specified;

• the proposed method of storage, handing and transportation of waste;

• the means of disposal and the relevant consents and licensing requirements in compliance with statutory requirements;

• reporting and monitoring procedures;

• means of disposal;

• engagement with SEPA; and

• how the “proximity principle” (para 2.1.2 of the National Waste Plan) has been addressed.

The WMP shall pursue a strategy of ensuring that any surplus material shall be managed, so far as is reasonably practicable, to promote sustainability and maximise the environmental and development benefits and, where they need to be disposed of, to ensure they are handled in accordance with legislation and best practice so as to reduce any adverse environmental effects of disposal.

The WMP shall describe the proposed method of storage, handling, transportation and disposal of waste and demonstrate compliance with relevant legislation concerned with waste management licensing including storage, carriage and disposal of waste to meet waste minimisation duty of care requirements.

Where waste materials are to be disposed of off site, Contractors shall implement a ticket system to control waste disposal and also to ensure that appropriately licensed waste handlers are used and that it is deposited at a site which is licensed to receive wastes of that particular category. Disposal of contaminated soils will require relevant waste acceptance criteria (WAC) testing.


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As part of the ongoing management of waste, Contractors shall maintain and provide the Project Manager on request, data relating to waste produced during the term of the contract. The data should be split by key waste type, measured by weight and collated at least a period basis. The data shall be provided to the Project Manager as part of the agreed period report. Contractors shall demonstrate to the Project Manager that they have the expertise to identify any “special waste” as defined in the Special Waste (Scotland) Regulations 1996 (As Amended) so that they can be suitably managed and disposed of during works. Fly tipping is expressly prohibited. Loads must only be deposited at licensed tips or to designated sites. Deposition will be in accordance with SEPA requirements under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. In this context Contractors will follow the guidelines in the statutory guidance “Waste Management, The Duty of Care, A Code of Practice, 1996.” To demonstrate the correct depositing of excavated material and to prevent fly tipping, a ticket system will be operated at all sites. Contractors will provide to Local Authorities’ satisfaction, a sequentially numbered ticket system for each of its worksites to confirm that each lorry load of spoil is deposited at an approved site.

10.2. Waste minimisation Contractors shall be required to demonstrate that they have carried out the works in such a way that, as far as is practicable, the amount of spoil and waste to be disposed of is minimised. Arrangements for minimising waste shall be specified in the Contractors’ Waste Management Plan as specified in section 10.1.

Contractors shall identify the waste category and quantities, opportunities for recycling and or re-use, disposal routes, and licensing requirements for all spoil and waste arising from the Works. Spoil arising from the works which is classified as “acceptable fill” will, wherever practicable, be used in construction works. SEPA will be consulted regarding this issue on a site by site basis to ensure that the re-use of waste materials is acceptable.

10.3. Contaminated land and materials

Design proposals generally place the railway at grade, reducing the requirements for excavation, disturbance and contact with contaminated soils. There shall nevertheless be the opportunity for direct contact with soils via drainage and foundation excavation in certain areas. These include Caldercruix Station where high risks associated with unknown filled ground and sewage are located in the proximity. Contractors shall also identify those areas within the site where contaminated land may be encountered.

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investigation reveals the presence of contaminated land, Contractors shall prepare a contaminated land management plan to comply with all relevant handling and disposal legislation. SEPA and SNH will be consulted prior to any contaminated land site investigations being undertaken.

Any contaminated material encountered shall be dealt with in compliance with best practice and statutory guidance, for example the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations or through the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 1994. In addition, Contractors shall comply with the guidance in the HSE publication, HSG 66 “Protection of Workers and General Public During the Development of Contaminated Land.

Contractors shall be required to:

• carry out appropriate site investigations to the satisfaction of the Project Manager, the relevant Local Authority and SEPA to determine the extent and type of contaminants present on the Site;

• carry out appropriate environmental risk assessment evaluations to consider potential sources, pathways and receptors;

• liaise with the relevant Local Authority and SEPA with a view to addressing their reasonable requirements and agreeing control or protection measures necessary for dealing with contaminants identified by the risk assessment evaluation;

• develop transportation and other management procedures to be followed in the event that contaminated or hazardous materials are discovered on site;

• obtain any necessary licences for the storage, treatment and disposal of waste (including dewatering discharge);

• use registered waste carriers or seek registration as a waste carrier for the handling of all wastes, including contaminated materials; and

• ensure that removal and disposal of contaminated materials complies with current waste disposal legislation with a strict consignment note system and that delivery is to appropriately licensed disposal facilities.

Appropriate precautions shall be taken if materials containing asbestos are encountered. Contractors shall comply with the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 1987 (as amended 1999) and observe the exposure limits and measurement methods for asbestos which are set out in HSE Guidance Note EH 10 1988.

Contractors shall comply with HSE Guideline Note MS13 Asbestos 1988 and the Health and Safety Commission Approved Code of Practice and Guidance Note "Work with Asbestos Insulation and Asbestos Coating 1983" which describe in detail the precautions necessary when working with asbestos insulation etc. The approved Code includes detailed advice on waste disposal.

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documentation in accordance with the Special Waste Regulations.

In undertaking work on contaminated sites, useful information concerning the safe operation and redevelopment of contaminated sites may be found in HSE Protection of Workers and the General Public during the Development of Contaminated Land 1991.

11. Protection of water environment

11.1. Anticipated impact on surface water quality The Environmental Statement states that the impact of construction work on surface water quality should be no greater than moderate significance, provided that Contractors comply with the following SEPA pollution prevention guidance12:

PPG01 General Guide to the Prevention of Pollution

PPG02 Above Ground Oil Storage Tanks

PPG05 Works In, Near or Liable to Affect Watercourses

PPG06 Working at Construction and Demolition Sites

PPG09 Pesticides

PPG21 Pollution Incident Response Planning

PPG23 Maintenance of Structures over Water

Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) guides on “Control of Water Pollution from Linear Construction Projects: Technical Guidance” (C648) and “Control of Water Pollution from Linear Construction Projects: Site Guidance” (C649) provide specific guidance on the control and management of water pollution from linear developments, including railways. The requirements of these guides shall be incorporated within Contractors’ Environmental Management Plans.

11.2. Waste water and ground water

Provisions for construction site drainage along the route of the railway shall be achieved via the development and implementation of an appropriate Construction Site Drainage Plan. The Plan shall be developed in consultation with SEPA and shall include measures to ensure that surface water runoff is contained and managed appropriately. Final measures will be specified after consultation with SEPA. The Project Manager shall approve the drainage plans before they are submitted to the planning authorities, SNH and SEPA for approval. The range of measures likely to be required are noted below.

• Such provisions shall also prevent washout from temporary construction

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account of the requirements of the SEPA / Environment Agency's Pollution Prevention Guidelines (PPGs). This shall address water contaminated by dust. And shall include the notification of SEPA in advance of all works to allow pollution prevention and emergency procedures to be agreed.

• A freshwater monitoring plan, encompassing all of the watercourse working areas, shall be set up in agreement with SEPA.

• All waste water and site discharges shall be permitted only where the effluent quality and discharge location is acceptable to SEPA / Scottish Water (as appropriate). Effluent shall pass through treatment facilities such as sediment traps and/or settlement lagoons, as appropriate, before being discharged. Controlled Activities Regulations discharge consent shall be sought if required prior to discharge. Contractors shall ensure that all treatment facilities are regularly inspected and maintained and that a full record is kept of inspection, maintenance and measures to sustain equipment performance.

• Prior to any excavation below the water table, including any site dewatering, Contractors shall inform SEPA of the works to be conducted. Cut-off ditches shall be used where appropriate to prevent water from entering excavations. The de-watering and disposal measures shall be agreed with the SEPA.

• Contractors shall also comply with BS 6031:1981 Code of Practice for Earthworks, regarding the general control of site drainage.

• Contractors shall ensure that areas of exposed ground and stockpiles are minimised to reduce silty runoff. Geotextiles shall be used as necessary to shield spoil mounds close to watercourses. Water containing silt shall not be pumped directly into watercourses. Water shall be stored in settlement lagoons or tanks, filtered, or discharged onto a grassy area to soakaway, or to foul sewer (with agreement of the Scottish Water and SEPA).

• Wheel washing facilities shall be serviced by adequate drainage with settlement tanks. This shall be discharged to the water environment or another surface water drainage system and subject to General Binding Rule 10 or 11 or the Water Environment Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 in accordance with section 11.6 of this CoCP.

• Wash water from any concrete mixing plant, or cleaning of ready mixed concrete lorries, must not be allowed to flow into any drain or watercourse. Washing must be contained in sealed units for disposal off site.

• Site roads shall be regularly swept or scraped and kept free from deposits in order to prevent silt, oil or other contaminants entering any drain or watercourse.

• Before any discharge of water is made from the site, adequate provisions, such as settlement lagoons or silt traps fitted with oil absorbent booms, must be made to ensure that pollution will not occur.

11.3. Control of contaminants

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and disposal legislation. Detailed site investigations at all sites where earthworks or piling are planned shall be carried out, prior to works commencing, in order that appropriate mitigation can be implemented.

Contractors shall ensure that any water that has come into contact with contaminated materials, including dewatering discharge from piling operations, is disposed of in accordance with the Water Environment (Controlled Activities)(Scotland) Regulations (CAR) 2005 and the Water Industry Act 1991 (if disposed to public sewer) to the satisfaction of SEPA and Scottish Water or the Local Authority (as appropriate).

The following consents and approvals will be required. These will be applied for by either the Contractor or the Project Manager as specified in the Consents Register (see section 1.9 of this CoCP).

• for any discharge into a watercourse, river or soakaway approval, as required from SEPA; and

• for any discharge into a sewer, a Trade Effluent Consent is required from Scottish Water or the Local Authority as appropriate.

Contractors shall make provisions to ensure that oil drums and containers or other potential contaminants stored on the Site are controlled in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 1999 and are properly isolated and bunded and that no oil or other contaminants are allowed to reach watercourses or groundwater, including aquifers (in accordance with Pollution Prevention Guidelines). Storage locations for such materials should be positioned away from watercourses and agreed with SEPA. All surface water or other contaminated water which accumulates in the bund shall be removed by manually controlled positive lift pumps and not by means of a gravity drain. This water shall be removed from site and discharged into a public sewer in consultation with the relevant water companies.

The construction of any storage facility for oil, fuels or chemicals shall be carried out in accordance with appropriate legislation and shall have:

• Provision of secondary containment (bund or drip tray) to ensure that any leaking or split oil does not enter controlled waters;

• Associated equipment such as valves, filters, sight gauges within the bunded area;

• The volume of the secondary containment area being sufficient to contain 110% of the contents of the tank in single tank installations. If more than one storage container is involved, the bund must be capable of containing 110% of the largest tank or 25% of the total aggregate capacity, whichever is the greatest;

• The base and walls of the containment facility being impermeable to water and oil and checked regularly for leaks;

• Oily water collected within the secondary containment disposed of correctly by a suitably licensed Contractor;

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• Any underground pipework protected from physical harm.

Appropriate spill kits; for absorbing hydrocarbon spillages, shall be available in the event of a fuel spillage and personnel shall be trained in their use (see section 11.9 of this CoCP).

11.4. Protection of aquifers The requirements for the protection of aquifers are fully detailed in section 15.7 of the Environmental Statement. This states that in order to mitigate potential impacts during the construction phase, civil engineering works must be carried out with due regard to the SEPA’s guidelines for water pollution prevention from civil engineering contracts: PPG5 Works In, Near or Liable to Affect Watercourses; and PPG6 Working at Construction and Demolition Sites. Contractors shall have due regard for underlying aquifers and adhere to SEPA's Groundwater Protection Policy for Scotland. In all instances, appropriate protection of aquifers shall be undertaken, following liaison with SEPA regarding the piling and construction techniques to be employed. Details of appropriate measures to prevent groundwater contamination (including surveys and monitoring) shall be agreed with SEPA in writing, prior to commencement of the relevant railway works. Prior to any excavation below the water table, including any site dewatering, Contractors will inform SEPA of the works to be conducted. Cut-off ditches will be used where appropriate to prevent water from entering excavations. The de-watering and disposal measures will be agreed with SEPA. Where there is a requirement to grout mine workings, hydrological surveys will be undertaken to ensure that grouting of mine workings will not pollute groundwater or migrate to pollute surface waters for which General Binding Rules 3 and 4 apply. SEPA will be consulted whenever there is a requirement to undertake such surveys.

11.5. Control and management of foul drainage At this stage in the development of the project it is envisaged that the only foul water and sewage effluents will be those produced by the construction workforce. These shall either be contained by temporary foul drainage facilities for disposal off-site by a licensed Contractor or shall be plumbed into the sewage system as part of welfare facilities at construction compounds. Arrangements for disposal of foul drainage shall be specified in the Contractor’s Environmental Management Plans. SEPA shall be consulted if there is a requirement to dispose of any other effluent as foul drainage.


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11.6. Water Environment (Controlled Activities) Regulations 2005 The works shall be subject to the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) Regulations 2005 (CAR Regulations), which came into force on 1 April 2006, replacing existing environmental regulations. 13

The CAR Regulations provide for three levels of control, or authorisations for which Contractors will be responsible unless otherwise stated in this CoCP.

General Binding Rules statutory controls over low-risk activities Registrations low-risk activities that cumulatively pose a risk to the

water environment Water use licences provide for site-specific controls and constraints

CAR Regulations shall control many activities, including:

• engineering activities in rivers, lochs and wetlands;

• engineering activities, in the vicinity or rivers, lochs and wetlands, that are likely to have a significant adverse impact on the water environment;

• activities liable to cause pollution; and

• any other activities that are liable, directly or indirectly, to cause a significant adverse impact on the water environment.

Low-risk activities that General Binding Rules control include:

• building minor bridges;

• operating plant or machinery in the vicinity of water; and

• discharging surface water run-off that does not pollute the water environment.

The Airdrie-Bathgate project involves work that fall within the remit of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and CAR. SEPA has indicated that it may authorise the scheme under a single CAR licence. The Project Manager will obtain authorisations during the detailed design phase through consultations with SEPA for discharges to watercourses, sewers or groundwater; and licences for works adjacent to or above watercourses.

This will be done during the Project Design phase, when the Project Manager will arrange a series of site visits and meetings with SEPA to identify which activities will be subject of General Binding Rules and those that require Water Use licences and establish the extent to which a CAR licence could cover multiple activities, taking into account the phasing of the works. This liaison will also establish the criteria and justification required for the licence application e.g. the provision of Method Statements. These decisions shall be recoded in the consents register (see section 1.9 of the CoCP).

13 Guidance on the application of the CAR Regulations is available from the SEPA website:

http://www.sepa.org.uk/pdf/wfd/regimes/car_practical_guide.pdf

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/Water/17316/8084

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/Water/17316/8084

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Compliance with the provisions of the CAR licence(s) will be monitored as part of the project compliance monitoring regime.

11.7. Work in vicinity of water courses and water bodies

Contractors shall take all precautions to prevent pollution of watercourses and underground water. This includes control of run-off water from construction compounds and silt control measures. If a pollution incident occurs, Contractors shall stop construction work associated with the incident and inform SEPA immediately so that corrective measures can be agreed and implemented.

The following table lists watercourses that may be affected by construction work and their degree of sensitivity:14

Watercourse Quality Comments Sensitivity North Calder Water upstream of Hillend Reservoir

Good Flows into trout fishery and recreational water; Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC)

Major

North Calder Water downstream of Hillend Reservoir

Good Receives effluent from Caldercruix and Plains STW. Tips and scrapyard in catchment

Moderate

Mill Lade Unknown

Minor

Lilly/School Burn Unknown

Spawning trout. Flows into trout fishery and recreational water

Major

Bracco Burn Unknown

Spawning trout. Flows into trout fishery and recreational water

Major

Barbauchlaw Burn C Poor SWT site downstream Moderate Black Moss Burn Unknow

n No known fishery, recreational or amenity use

Minor

Bog Burn/Bathgate Burn

C Poor Passes through Bog Burn Flood Lagoons. SWT site

Minor

Boghead Burn C Poor Feeds into Bog Burn Flood Lagoons SWT site

Minor

Lochshot Burn Tributary

Unknown

No known fishery, recreational, amenity use

Minor

Deans Burn Unknown

No known fishery, recreational, amenity use

Minor

Beugh Burn C Poor No known fishery, recreational, amenity use

Minor

Unnamed burns Unknow No known fishery, recreational, Minor

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Watercourse Quality Comments Sensitivity and ditches n amenity use

Contractors shall also pay close attention to the presence of major water features near the railway as construction work may also affect them. The table below lists their degree of sensitivity:15

Water body Comments Sensitivity Hillend reservoir Trout fishing, dingy sailing; SINC Major Lilly Loch SINC; trout fishing Moderate Blawthorn Moss Special Area of Conservation (SAC),

National Nature Reserve, Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Major

Caldercruix Moss SINC Moderate Caldercruix Lagoons Mostly contaminated marsh;

SINC Minor

Ponds/marsh on southern boundary of Hillend Reservoir

In continuity with Hillend reservoir; SINC in part

Major

Forrestfield Moss In continuity with North Calder Water and Hillend Reservoir

Moderate

Raiziehill Moss SWT Moderate Millbank Quarry ponds - Minor Bogburn Flood lagoons Supports water vole; SWT site Moderate Tailend Moss SWT site Moderate

11.8. Storage of polluting materials Contractors shall provide for storing all potential oil contaminants on site, in keeping with the Water Environment Oil Storage (Scotland) Regulations 2006. Contractors shall also record storage of hazardous substances in keeping with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) Regulations.

11.9. Emergency response

As mentioned in section 1.7 of this CoCP, Contractors will be required to produce Environmental Management Plans that must be approved by the Project Manager before they can start work. The Project Manager will ensure that such plans specify satisfactory arrangements to protect the water environment that address issues in this section of the CoCP. In particular the Contractors’ Environmental Management Plans shall specify their arrangements for an emergency response to any environmental incidents. This shall include:

• arrangements for the use of spill kits;

• the requirement to stop the work concerned until any spill has been brought under control;

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• emergency phone numbers including SEPA Network Rail Control, Project Environmental Specialist; and

• Call out arrangements for a designated spill clean up company.

In all cases where there has been a major environmental spill (over 50 litres) a designated spill clean-up company shall be utilised to clean up spilt materials and take any action required to prevent further damage. For work on the existing railway this will be done by contacting Network Rail Control in accordance with current arrangements. For work on the new railway, Contractors will be required to specify who will provide such a call out service in their Environmental Management Plan.


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12. Ecology

12.1. Impact on ecology Ecological impacts identified both within and adjoining the LOD and LLAU, including disturbance impacts and potential destruction of resting / breeding areas as well as foraging activity, with the Environmental Statement were16:

• European Protected Species, namely Otter and Bats;

• UK protected species, namely Badger and Water Vole on land adjacent to the Airdrie Bathgate section of the route, but none on the proposed line itself;

• within 5km of the route there are seven Sites of Special Scientific Interest, including three candidate Special Areas of Conservation and a National Nature Reserve;

• seven Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation were identified alongside the Airdrie-Bathgate line and five adjacent to the Bathgate-Edinburgh line, none of which cover the rail solum;

• a mosaic of small-scale habitats on the line, mainly neutral grasslands and scrub, which are limited in range by the narrow width of the line, the rubble construction method and lineside maintenance;

• adjacent habitats are dominated by arable and improved grassland with the bog at Raiziehill, Caldercruix lagoons, Tailend Moss and Hillend Reservoir, notable for their diversity;

• no botanical species of national or regional importance were recorded, although the invasive non-native Japanese Knotweed was widespread between Bathgate and Airdrie and Giant Hogweed between Bathgate and Haymarket;

• breeding bird surveys recorded on land adjacent to the line include a range of common species and low numbers, less than 10 pairs of each species of Species of High Conservation Concern, namely House Sparrow, Reed Bunting, Song Thrush, Linnet and Yellowhammer; and

• The residual ecological effects involved small-scale, mostly temporary losses of habitat and long-term damage to the Caldercruix and Hillend Reservoir Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCS).

Any work that may impact on fish shall not be carried out when fish are spawning or in between the period of spawning and the emergence of juvenile fish. Advice regarding this will be sought in advance from the local District Salmon Fishery Board.

The area of reclaimed shoreline due to the construction of the relocated cyclepath at Hillend is relatively small and shall not affect any special interest, other than Otter. Where wetland habitats are lost, reinstatement measures will seek to provide like-for-like replacement. In addition, an artificial Otter holt shall be provided as well

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as an artificial Sand Martin breeding wall with special Kingfisher nest holes. The Caldercruix SINC, proposed for a new station site, shall result in substantial loss of habitat and loss of feeding and breeding habitat for a very small number of birds and could adversely affect Otter on the North Calder Water. Mitigation includes retaining as much of the best areas of interest for wildlife. However, the site is a known contaminated land-fill and mitigation is severely constrained. An artificial Otter holt shall be provided as well as scrub planting and an Otter underpass on the bridge over North Calder Water at this location. SNH and the relevant Local Authorities shall be consulted before these mitigation measures are finalised, prior to the application for the required Protected Species Licences from the Scottish Executive.

12.2. General ecological mitigation measures The Project Manager will ensure that Designers and Contractors comply with requirements of relevant legislation and subsequent licences in respect of protected species (European and UK), in particular the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2004.

Within the Project Team there shall be specialist environmental support who shall have the required ecological expertise.

The Project Manager shall arrange for further surveys to establish the status of protected species. These surveys shall be undertaken in sufficient time to apply mitigation measures and at an appropriate time of year for species. Any mitigation shall also take account of impacts in the context of the Local Biodiversity Action Plan.

Although it is unlikely that any important wild bird populations shall be affected, these surveys shall include a bird study. Where bird habitats are lost, compensatory provision shall be made, especially for any scrub.

To maximise biodiversity benefits, the Project Manager shall ensure that a Landscape and Habitat Management Plan is produced as part of the design process to ensure best practice management of the rail and cyclepaths for its flora and fauna. Local Authorities shall be consulted during the development of this plan. To avoid misuse of information on location of protected species, this plan will have a confidential annex detailing their locations. Such locations will, however, be detailed on engineering drawings as specified in section 1.4 of this CoCP.

The Project Manager shall ensure that Contractors’ Environmental Management Plans addresses the Landscape and Habitat Management Plan (see section 14 of this CoCP) as well as all relevant statutory provisions in respect of the protection or areas of nature conservation interest and of protected species. The EMP shall take that full cognisance of legal obligations in addition to the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, Network Rail Biodiversity Action Plan (v2 June 2004) which contains a regional plan for Scotland and includes habitat and species guidance sheets

In addition it shall be a requirement that Contractors’ EMP shall:

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• ensure that all construction managers are aware of the locations of all protected species and the legal requirements and criteria for a Protected Species Licence;

• specify how personnel are to be made aware of protected species and biodiversity obligations;

• demonstrate measures to minimise biodiversity impact, particularly regarding construction works in and around SINCs;

• Specify how Contractors’ arrangements ensure that there is the required ecological expertise to develop construction methodologies;

• Specify that all scrub clearance is to be undertaken outwith the bird breeding season in July-March;

• Fence off areas of habitat adjacent to the proposed works to prevent incursion into them by construction vehicles and/ or personnel, and to reduce the risk of loss or disturbance;

• Specify the requirement to reinstate or replace areas of habitat disturbed during construction in areas not required for permanent works on completion of the works;

• State that soil stripping, storage and placing shall comply with the guidelines set out in British Standard BS 6031 “Code of Practice for Earthworks”;

• Specify mitigation to minimise disturbance of protected species this shall particularly consider site lighting and noise and vibration (sections 4.9 and 7 of this CoCP, respectively);

• Specify the requirement to fence of areas of habitat adjacent to the proposed works to prevent incursion by construction vehicles and/or personnel and reduce the risk of disturbance; and

• Specify the requirement to mark out important areas for flora and fauna species prior to start of work to avoid incursion into these areas.

The Project Manager’s environmental specialist will also be available to provide advice on areas of sensitivity, such as. SINCs and Protected Species.

12.3. Protection of breeding birds The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 protects nesting wild birds, their eggs and their nests. Where required, habitat removal shall take place outside the breeding bird season if possible (Mid-March to end of July). Where this is not possible, advice on mitigation shall be sought from a qualified professional. It may be necessary to hand-search habitat for birds prior to habitat removal. If nesting birds are found, they shall not be disturbed until they have left the nest. The Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 prohibits the killing, injuring, taking, or selling, of any wild bird or their nests or eggs by unauthorised persons.


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12.4. Protected species17 Badgers – Between Drumgelloch and Bathgate, badger populations were recorded as low. Mitigation measures shall be required to ensure that no damage occurs to badger setts, identified during the new survey, and is likely to involve limited fencing and underpasses to maintain movements and reduce potential casualties on the new line. On the railway between Bathgate and Edinburgh, badgers appear to be co-existing with current operation of the line without adverse effects and the Environmental Statement suggests that there may be no significant impacts on badgers. Any badger mitigation measures shall be agreed with Scottish Natural Heritage in order to avoid any significant effects. Measures shall include:

• A protection zone of 30 m around sets, demarcated with tape;

• Scrub and vegetation will not be cleared from sett areas;

• All site personnel to be notified of the presence of badgers and instructed to avoid the marked out protection zone;

• Security lighting to be directed away from setts;

• Trenches will be covered at the end of each working day, or include a means of escape for badgers;

• Chemicals will be stored in sealed containers at a safe distance from setts and badger paths;

• Water sources for badgers to be safeguarded;

• Badger gates will be installed in perimeter fencing if necessary; and

• Underpasses and fencing, as appropriate.

Otters - Short-term disturbance to otters shall occur at Caldercruix, where a new station shall be built. Mitigation measures to minimise disturbance to otters are:

• reduction of lighting at dawn and dusk

• construction of an artificial holt

• planting scrub to provide cover

• otter fencing and

• a ledge to ensure passage under the proposed bridge over the North Calder Water.

Similar measures shall be employed at Hillend Reservoir where an otter rest or breeding area shall be lost during cyclepath construction works. A European Protected Species Disturbance Licence from the Scottish Executive shall be required prior to starting any works affecting otter at these two sites. Details of the requirements for this licence shall be determined in consultation with SNH at the appropriate time. A European Protected Species Disturbance Licence shall also be obtained for all works within 100 metres of the otter shelter on the North Calder



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Water at Caldercruix, and for all works on the south shore of Hillend Reservoir where disturbance is likely to take place. The details of any licence requirements shall be agreed with SNH and Scottish Executive. Additional mitigation measures shall include:

• Locations of the resting and breeding place and the required removal will be identified;

• Resting and breeding places in close proximity to the proposed works will be identified on construction drawings to ensure that Contractors are aware of these protected areas;

• Where holts exist or have to be moved, exclusion zones of at least 30m will be established around the holt area;

• The use of lighting and noisy machinery will be avoided around exclusion zones; and

• Prior to the creation of construction compounds at Rockbank Farm, Caldercruix Station, North of Hillend Road and Barbauchlaw Burn an additional walkover survey shall be undertaken.

Bats – A pre-construction bat survey shall be undertaken between April and October in the season preceding the start of works. The methodology should follow that used in the August 2005 bat survey. Any section with signs of bat residence may require mitigation and an appropriate SEERAD licence before work can commence. Prior to any felling of trees within the working corridor, they will be assessed for their suitability as bat roosts by a licensed bat handler and any necessary measures taken in consultation with SNH and the relevant Local Authority. This may include a protection zone of 30m around the bat roost.

Great Crested Newts – The Environmental Statement identified no Great Crested Newt breeding sites between Drumgelloch and Bathgate. Between Bathgate and Edinburgh two breeding sites were identified at Uphall Station and Drumshoreland Muir and a potential breeding site was identified at Roman Camp. This is not expected to present any difficulty as it should be possible to ensure site compounds and storage areas are more than 500 metres from these sites. The Project Manager shall ensure that a further surveys at breeding sites in the April – early May period before works commence; appropriate mitigation measures are specified including:

• erecting high visibility fencing around the pond

• isolating the pond from any surface water, or other water, arising from works; and

• ensuring that all concerned are aware of the importance of the site in supporting a highly protected species.

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Water voles - Water vole have been recorded from Lochshot Burn, Tailend Moss. Whilst there are no direct effects, this watercourse shall be protected from any indirect effects, such as uncontrolled discharges or other pollution incidents affecting the sustainability of the water vole population. Due to the mobility of some protected species, the Project Manager will ensure there is a procedure in place to monitor for the presence of protected species and to specify action to be taken if protected species are found during construction.

12.5. Control of invasive and alien species

The Environmental Statement identified that invasive non-native Japanese Knotweed was widespread between Bathgate and Airdrie.18

To comply with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Contractors shall be required to specify measures to ensure the legal disposal, control of, and to prevent the spread of, Japanese knotweed Fallopia japonica and Giant hogweed Heracleum mantegazzianum in their Environmental Management Plans. Where the spraying of pesticides is required on river banks or adjacent to rivers, a licence from SEPA shall be obtained.

12.6. Protection of mature trees

For the purposes of this CoCP, “trees” are defined as trees with a diameter of over 10 cm girth at a height of 1.5 m above ground level.

Loss of trees shall be avoided where reasonably practicable. Prior to any felling of trees within the working corridor, they will be assessed for their suitability as bat roosts by a licensed bat handler and any necessary measures taken in consultation with SNH and the local authorities. If activities involve the felling of trees, adherence to the Forest and Water Guidelines is required. Where appropriate, the requirements of BS 5837:1991 shall be complied with. All tree surgery operations shall comply with BS3998 “Recommendations for Tree Works”. Wood material generated should be retained on site as far as is reasonably practicable and used as part of habitat creation measures.

Adverse effects on all trees within or in the vicinity of the site, whether statutorily protected or not, shall be minimised by the adoption of suitable mitigation measures, including, but not limited to, the following (where appropriate):

• selective removal of lower branches in an approved manner, to reduce mechanical damage by construction plant;

• the use of matting around the root zone to prevent excess soil compaction; and

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Notwithstanding the above mitigation, construction activities shall be controlled in the vicinity of all trees so as to minimise excessive compaction of the ground beneath the entire canopy of the tree. No heavy materials or plant shall be stored and construction traffic movements shall be controlled by fencing or other means, so as to minimise vehicle movement within the tree canopy.

For the purposes of this clause, trees are defined as trees of over 20-cm girth at a height of 1.5m above ground level.

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13. Archaeology and cultural heritage

13.1. Impact on archaeological sites and sites of cultural heritage importance Airdrie to Bathgate: The Environmental Statement (ES) has identified 127 sites of potential cultural heritage interest situated along the route within a distance of 200m on either side of the railway line.19 The vast majority of the sites are of low cultural heritage significance, many representing the remains of coal mining (especially coal tips), old quarry pits and former railway junctions or branches. A small proportion of the sites are older in date and of greater cultural heritage significance, including two extensive areas of rig and furrow medieval cultivation earthworks, the site of a medieval castle and a prehistoric burial site. However, most of the sites shall not be impacted upon since there is little new land-take in the proposal.

One scheduled ancient monument is located within 100 m of the railway, that of Bathgate Castle. Another three are located up to 1 km away from the railway line.

There shall be no direct or visual impacts upon any of the Scheduled Ancient Monuments and Historic Scotland have indicated that they do not anticipate the proposal shall adversely affect any protected sites or monuments of national importance, assuming that works associated with the re-opening of the railway shall be confined to the previous railway solum.

A series of modern sculptures has also recently been installed along the route of the railway, with themes reflecting the historical industrial use of the area. These shall be relocated to appropriate locations adjacent to the relocated cyclepath, in consultation with SNH and the relevant Local Authority.

Bathgate to Edinburgh: The risk of encountering unknown buried archaeology along the existing railway line is likely to be low, since the work involved in its original construction is likely to have disturbed much of the ground within the existing route.

The ES identified 109 sites of potential cultural heritage interest situated along the route within corridor.20 The vast majority of the sites along the route are of low cultural heritage significance, many representing the remains of coal mining (especially coal tips), old quarry pits and former railway junctions or branches. A proportion of the sites are older in date and of greater cultural heritage significance, including forty Listed Buildings and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. However, most of the sites shall not be impacted upon since there is little new land-take in the proposal.

Only one scheduled ancient monument is located along the footprint or immediate margin of the railway, that of Edinburgh Castle. Historic Scotland has been consulted with regards to the setting of Edinburgh Castle and they stated that there would be no impacts upon Edinburgh Castle from the project.

The only affected Listed Building along the route is Birdsmill Viaduct. This requires the fixing of brackets to its structure to carry overhead line electrification equipment along its span, for which technical drawings should be consulted before a reasonable

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programme of archaeological works can be drawn up. Historic Scotland have advised that they are content with this alteration and Listed Building Consent for this alteration shall be obtained through the Bill. A bridge at Ratho (see Section 15, Location 40) may require to be demolished to permit the electrification of the line. This bridge is not listed and does not require Listed Building Consent. However, advice has been received that this is of local historic interest. Therefore, a record of this bridge prior to its alteration will be made in accordance with advice received from the City of Edinburgh Archaeologist. Local Authorities will be advised in the event that further sites of historic interest affected by the works are identified.

13.2. Archaeological mitigation

The Project Manager will ensure that Designers and Contractors comply with the requirements of relevant legislation in respect of Listed Buildings and Listed Building Consents, in particular the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. At the start of the Design stage, the Project Manager will consult with Local Authorities to establish the required mitigation requirements. West Lothian Council and North Lanarkshire Council are advised on archaeological matters by WoSAS, whilst the City of Edinburgh Council maintains its own archaeological service. Both archaeological services curate Sites and Monuments Record for their areas and are responsible for providing information and advice on archaeological sites of regional and local importance. Historic Scotland will provide advice on Scheduled Ancient Monuments which are sites protected in the national interest. In the case of listed buildings, advice should be sought initially from the Local Authorities who will involve Historic Scotland as appropriate. In the event that potential archaeological remains are discovered, Contractors shall inform the Project Manager immediately and shall protect the remains until agreement is reached with the Project Manager on methods for continuation of the works. In principle, all works must be planned to avoid impact on Scheduled Ancient Monuments. In exceptional cases where Historic Scotland has agreed that works to a Scheduled Ancient Monument is unavoidable, the Project Manager shall ensure that Scheduled Monument Consent is obtained from Scottish Ministers well in advance and all conditions complied with. Similarly, the Project Manager shall ensure that applications for Listed Building Consent for any work unavoidably affecting listed buildings are made timeously to the Local Authority as the planning authority and that all conditions of consent are complied with.

Contractors shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent removal of or damage to any fossils, coins, articles of value or antiquity, structures or other remains or any item of archaeological interest discovered at any time during the construction work.

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Bronze Age burial sites and in the vicinity of Bathgate Castle) However the scheduled area of Bathgate Castle is outside the LLAU). The West of Scotland Archaeology Service (WoSAS) who are responsible for the West Lothian area will require an archaeological investigation around the area of Bathgate Castle, the Rig and Furrow remains at Bathville and Cowdenhead, the Enclosure at Cowdenhead and Little Boghead Farmstead. This investigation shall be done in accordance with WoSAS requirements.

Photographic and standing building recording to Royal Commission for the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland, Historic Scotland and Institute of Field Archaeologists standards will be undertaken of the structures proposed for demolition such as the signal box at Plains. Additionally, the timber platform at Forrestfield is a rare surviving example of this type of station along the route and should also be subjected to building recording.

Although the construction of new stations and bridges along the route are judged unlikely to give rise to a significant impact on known cultural heritage, the construction of access roads and the associated network of compounds required will demand a programme of investigative archaeological work to mitigate against possible direct impacts upon unknown archaeological deposits. Appropriate measures would include watching briefs upon those areas affected by the construction work.


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14. Landscape and visual impact

The Project Manager will ensure that the Designer produces a Landscape and Habitat Management Plan during the project design stage. This shall be developed in consultation with Local Authorities. This will include all necessary measures that Contractors must take to minimise and avoid creating visual impacts during construction. In addition it shall maximise biodiversity benefits and ecological mitigation measures related to landscaping as mentioned in section 12. This shall include the following:

• Avoidance of unnecessary tree and vegetation removal;

• Storing materials and machinery in a tidy manner during the works in order to minimise visual impacts on views;

• Portable machinery will be stored behind hoardings in compounds or covered over when not in use;

• Lighting of compounds and work sites will be restricted to agreed working hours (see section 4.1 of this CoCP) and those necessary for security;

• Large compound areas will be enclosed within a seeded topsoil and / or subsoil bund;

• Roads providing access to site compounds and work areas will be maintained to minimise dust and mud (see section 6.8 and 9.1 of this CoCP);

• Any haul roads or routes will be adequately fenced and/or bounded by hoardings to limit their visual intrusion across the landscape;

• Any existing roads and paths that become redundant due to permanent diversions will be dug up, their arisings removed from site and the land restored to agricultural, riparian or woodland land uses as appropriate;

• All existing trees to be retained will be protected prior to the work in accordance BS5837:1991 “Guide for Trees in Relation to Construction”;

• On completion of construction, all remaining construction materials will be removed from site;

• Any specific requirements for site restoration or reinstatement, this will particularly consider temporary land take areas;

• The requirement to separate top soil and sub-soil; and

• Arrangements for the removal of soil tips.


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15. Details of specific sites

In addition to general work taking place along the line (e.g. laying track, electrification and cycle path construction), specific works shall be undertaken at a number of sites This information has been extracted from the Maps, Plans and Sections accompanying the Bill. It is possible that detailed design may reduce the number of locations at which work is required.

The nature of this work and access arrangements for it are shown below. These sites are also referenced on the maps in Appendix 1 of this CoCP. Mitigation to minimise impact of the works at these locations is described in previous sections of this CoCP.

Location 1 - Airdrie StationWorks consist of construction of reconfiguration of the existing station car park, reconstruction of the station platforms and provision of station footbridge with lift system to provide access between platforms. Construction access is available from the existing station site.

Location 2 - Existing Drumgelloch Station, North Lanarkshire Works consist of removal of the existing station and associated infrastructure, as part of the works the nearby A73 road overbridge shall be reconstructed. Access for construction shall be provided via Carlisle Road and Castle Road. Site Compounds for the works are to be provided at the Carlisle Road Scrap yard.

Location 3 - New Drumgelloch Station Site, Clarkston, North LanarkshireWorks consist of the provision of a new station with associated access road, station foot bridge and 336 space Car Park. As part of the project works Towers Road Overbridge shall also be reconstructed and Crowwood Drive Overbridge shall have its parapets upgraded. Access for Construction shall be taken via Dunrobin Road, Towers Road, Old Bore Road and Crowwood Drive.

Location 4 - Wester Moffat Farm, ClarkstonWorks consist of reconstruction works to Wester Moffat Farm overbridge. Construction access for the works shall be taken via the private road known locally as Katherine Park Lane.

Location 5 - Plains, North LanarkshireWorks consist of construction of a new link road running from the junction of Meadowhead Road with the A89 to the Station Road near Brownieside Mill House, a new link road running from Station Road at Brownieside cottage to Ford Farm and Ford Forge. A new DDA Compliant foot bridge shall also be constructed across the railway adjacent to 118 Main Street Plains. The above works are required in order to provide alternative access to the lands severed by the closure of Ford Farm, Ford Forge and Station Road Level Crossings. Construction access for the works shall be taken from the A89 Airdrie Road and Station Road, Plains.

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Works consist of reconstruction of the existing A89 Airdrie Road underbridge. Subject to discussions with North Lanarkshire Council a temporary road may be provided while the works are being undertaken. Construction access for the works shall be undertaken direct from the A89.

Location 7 - Easterton Farm, Caldercruix, North Lanarkshire Works consist of the reconstruction of the existing accommodation underbridge which leads to Easterton Farm. Construction access for the works shall be taken from Easterton Farm access road.

Location 8 - Caldercruix Lagoons, North LanarkshireWorks consists of construction of a new station at Caldercruix with associated footbridge, car park and access road. Construction access to the works shall be taken via the new station access road from the A89. The lagoons shall be drained and decontaminated prior to construction of the station commencing.

Location 9 - Main Street, Caldercruix, North LanarkshireWorks consist of the reconstruction of the existing Main Street overbridge at Caldercruix. While Main Street Bridge is being reconstructed access to properties in Caldercruix usually accessed via Main Street shall be provided by re-opening a short section of disused road which links the southern end of Main Street to the A89. Re-opening the section of disused road shall require strengthening works to be undertaken to the bridge at Plot 270 which spans the former Caldercruix Papermill Branch. Construction access for the works shall be provided via the sections of Caldercruix Main Street which are to remain open and via the A89 Airdrie Road.

Location 10 - Hillend, Caldercruix, North LanarkshireWorks consist of the reconstruction of the existing Monkland Sailing Club overbridge. Construction access for the works shall be taken from the existing Hillend Dam access road.

Location 11 - Hillend ReservoirWorks consist of construction of a new access road to Airdrie and District Angling Club clubhouse, construction of a new car park for the angling club, reconstruction of an existing railway underbridge and construction of pedestrian footbridge at the Angling Club. The relocation of the cycle path and new access road to the existing angling club clubhouse require the infill of the loch at discreet locations. Spawning burns also require to be accounted for during construction. Angling jetties shall also be constructed for the Angling Club at Plot 361. The jetties shall project into the loch for 30m. This is required to allow a safe distance for anglers to cast back once the OHLE system is installed on the railway. Construction access to the works shall be taken direct from the A89 Airdrie Road.

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Works consist of reconstruction of Woodside Road overbridge. Construction access to the works shall be provided from the A89 Airdrie Road.

Location 13 - Raiziehill Farm, BlackridgeWorks consist of construction a new accommodation bridge for Westfield and Raiziehill Farms. Once the works are complete the existing accommodation bridge shall be removed. Construction access to the works shall be provided direct from the A89.

Location 14 - Bedlormie Toll, Blackridge

Works consist of reconstruction of the existing public road overbridge at Bedlormie Toll. Construction access to the works shall be provided direct from the A89.

Location 15 - Bedlormie Mains Farm, Blackridge

Works consist of reconstruction of the existing Bedlormie Mains Farm accommodation bridge. Construction access to the works shall be provided direct from the railway solum. Site compounds for the works are provided at Plots 440 and 442.

Location 16 - Mosshouse Farm, Blackridge

Works consist of reconstruction of the existing overbridge at Mosshouse Farm. Construction access to the works shall be provided direct from the railway solum.

Location 17 - Bogend Farm, Blackridge

Works consist of the construction of new overbridge to provide access to Bogend Farm and Blairhill Quarry. Construction access for the works shall be provided via the existing Bogend Farm Access Road. Site compounds for the works shall be provided at Plots 462A and 479.

Location 18 - Standhill Farm, Station Road, Blackridge

Works consist of the reconstruction of bridge No. 38 Millbank Quarry Road and Bridge No. 39 Standhill Farm (Station Road). Construction access to the works shall be taken via Station Road, Blackridge. A site compound for the works shall be provided at Plot 508.

Location 19 - Former Blackridge Colliery, Blackridge

Works consist of the construction of a new overbridge to provide access across the railway for pedestrians and cyclists using the woodend branch cycle path and also for the resident farmer at Standhill Farm (A89 Airdrie Road). Construction access for the works shall be provided direct from the railway solum. A site compound shall be provided for the works at Plot 553.

Location 20 - Netherhouses Farm and Stonerigg Farm, Armadale

Works consist of constructing a new private access to Netherhouse Farm and the construction of new public access path on the grounds of Stonerigg Farm to provide access to the Black Moss Burn Right of Way. Site compounds for these


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works shall be provided at plots 600 and 604 on the grounds of Netherhouse Farm. Construction access to the site compounds and work sites shall be provided direct from Stonerigg Road.

Location 21 - Armadale Station Road Works consist of construction of a new station with associated footbridge, car park and access road, realignment of Station Road, reconstruction of Station Road overbridge, construction of a new access to Armadale Station Road Haulage Yard and construction a new public footpath at Springfield Farm. Construction access for these works shall be taken direct from Station Road. Large construction compounds for the work are being provided at Plot 628 and Plot 654. Traffic management measures shall be required during the construction of the Station Road roundabout which provides access to the Station site.

Location 22 - Whiteside Farm and West Mains Farm Works consist of the construction of a new trackside feeder station on the grounds of West Mains Farm adjacent the A801 overbridge and the construction of a turning head for pedestrian vehicles. Construction access for this work shall be taken direct from the railway. Plot 695 is to be used for working space only and is not to be used as a site compound.

Location 23 - Whiteside Industrial Estate, Bathgate, West Lothian

Works consist of construction of a new DDA compliant bridge to the rear of Bathgate Abbatoir, and the reconstruction of Whitburn Road overbridge due to sub-standard vertical clearance for an electrified railway. The footbridge shall facilitate the relocated cycle path moving from the north to the south side of the railway. Construction traffic shall access the footbridge site directly from the rail solum.

Location 24 - Bathgate Town Centre

Works consist of the construction of a Light Maintenance Depot for rolling stock at the site of the former EWS rail freight depot with associated access road and the relocation of the existing Bathgate Station. The access road includes the expansion of the existing roundabout on Whitburn Road, a new bridge under the railway at Bathgate Foundry and a new roundabout within the grounds of the foundry. Construction access to both the relocated station and light maintenance depot site shall be provided by existing public roads. The relocated station at Bathgate shall have car parking spaces for 395 cars, a turning circle for buses and taxis, ticket office and waiting room for passengers. Access to the Glasgow bound platform shall be provided via a DDA compliant footbridge.

Location 25 - Blackburn Road, Bathgate, West Lothian Works consist of parapet upgrade works to Blackburn Road overbridge and demolition of the nearby bridge over the railway, locally known as ‘Rennies Bridge’. Traffic management measures shall be required when the works to Blackburn Road overbridge are being undertaken. Construction access to Rennies Bridge shall be taken from Old Edinburgh Road and access to Blackburn Road overbridge shall be taken from Blackburn Road.


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Location 26 - Starlaw, Bathgate, West Lothian Works consist of parapet upgrade works to the A7066 overbridge, demolition of Inch Farm overbridge, and construction of a new footbridge 10m east of Inch Farm overbridge. Construction access shall be taken via a haul road constructed from the A7066. Traffic management measures shall be required when the works are being undertaken.

Location 27 - Boghall, Bathgate, West Lothian Works consist of construction of a rail freight depot, with associated connection to the mainline railway, parapet upgrade works to the M8 overbridge and parapet upgrade works to Starlaw Road overbridge. Construction access shall be provided by existing public roads and via a new link road to the rail freight depot through the Pyramids Business Park. Traffic management measures shall be required when the works are being undertaken. Protection of the Bog Burn shall be necessary.

Location 28 - Deans South, Livingston, West Lothian

Works consist of parapet upgrade works to Deans Road overbridge and re-decking works to Station Road overbridge. Construction access shall be provided via Deans Road and via Deans South Road. Traffic management measures shall be required when the works are being undertaken.

Location 29 - Livingston North Station, Livingston, West Lothian

Works consist of demolition of the private overbridge known as “Luggie Bridge”; parapet upgrade works to Deans North Road, and construction of a new station platform at Livingston North Station. Construction access to the works shall be provided existing public roads and the existing access at Livingston North Station.

Location 30 - Camps Rigg, Livingston, West Lothian

Works shall consist of re-decking the existing public footpath overbridge at Camps Rigg. Subject to discussions with West Lothian Council a temporary bridge may be constructed during the works. Construction access to the bridge shall be Knightsbridge West Road and Plot 922A.

Location 31 - Knightsbridge West Road, Livingston, West Lothian Works consist of parapet upgrade works to Knightsbridge West Road. Construction access shall be provided via Knightsbridge West Road. Traffic management measures shall be required when the works are being undertaken.

Location 32 - Deer Park Golf Course, Livingston, West Lothian

Works shall consist of demolishing the existing private bridge over the railway at Deer Park Golf Course. Construction access shall be provided from the existing railway and via Munro Way.

Location 33 - Morrsion Way, Livingston, West Lothian

Works shall consist of re-decking the existing public footpath overbridge at Morrison Way carrying the path known at the ‘The Loan Path’. Subject to


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discussions with West Lothian Council a temporary bridge may be constructed during the works. Construction access to the bridge shall be via Morrison Way.

Location 34 - A899 Livingston Road, West Lothian Works consist of parapet upgrade works to the A899 Livingston Road overbridge and the associated M8 Slip Road overbridge. Construction access shall be provided by the M8 and A899. Traffic management measures shall be required whilst the works are being undertaken.

Location 35 - Todd Square, Houston Industrial Estate

Works consist of re-decking the existing accommodation bridge at Todd Square. Construction Access shall be taken through the existing industrial estate roads.

Location 36 - Pumpherston Road, Uphall Station

Works consist of collision mitigation works to Pumpherston Station Road underbridge, construction of a second platform at Uphall Station, construction of a station footbridge, construction of a station car park to the north of the M8 motorway with associated bridge over the M8 Motorway to the Station Platforms. Construction access to the works shall be taken via Pumpherston Road and Uphall Station Car Park. Plot 1000 encompasses the Woodland Trust’s only access to the tree belt west of Pumpherston Road, which lies between the M8 Motorway and the Railway. Contractors shall be required to prevent obstruction of this access during the collision mitigation works to Pumpherston Road underbridge.

Location 37 - Station Road, Drumshoreland, Pumpherston

Works shall consist of collision mitigation works to Drumshoreland Station Road underbridge. Construction access to the bridge shall be via Drumshoreland Station Road.

Location 38 - Birdsmill Viaduct, Birdsmill, Broxburn

Works shall consist of the provision of electrification masts on the existing Birdsmill Viaduct. Construction access to the viaduct shall be via trackside and via the unnamed public road to Birdsmill House.

Location 39 - Cliftonhall Road, Newbridge, Edinburgh Works shall consist of a new access track from Cliftonhall Road (B7030) to the Bathgate Branch railway approximately 70m west of Newbridge Junction. Construction access to the track shall be Cliftonhall Road.

Location 40 - Harvest Road, Ratho, Edinburgh

Works shall consist of demolishing a public footbridge and construction of approximately 50m of public footpath. Construction access to the bridge and footpath site shall be via Harvest Road and Station Road.

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Works shall consist of re-decking the existing private accommodation bridge at Norton Mains. A temporary bridge shall be provided for use by the farmer. Construction access to the bridge shall be by the private road to Norton Mains from the A8 Glasgow Road.

Location 42 - Roddinglaw Road, Roddinglaw, Edinburgh Works shall consist of re-decking the existing public road overbridge at Roddinglaw Road. Subject to discussions with City of Edinburgh Council a temporary bridge may be constructed during the works. Construction access to the bridge shall be via Roddinglaw Road. SASA crops require to be mitigated against.

Location 43 - Gogar Station Road, Gogar, Edinburgh

Works shall consist of re-decking the existing public road overbridge at Gogar Station Road. Subject to discussions with City of Edinburgh Council a temporary bridge may be constructed during the works. Construction access to the bridge shall be via Gogar Station Road. SASA crops require to be mitigated against.

Location 44 - Gogar Goods Yard, Gogar, Edinburgh

Works shall consist of re-decking the existing private road overbridge at the former Gogar Goods Yard. Subject to discussions with City of Edinburgh Council a temporary bridge may be constructed during the works. Construction access to the bridge shall be via Gogar Station Road, the public road at Plot 1106 and the private road located at Plot 1104.


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Appendix 1 - Maps of specific sites and construction compounds

These maps show locations of construction compounds in section 4.2 and sites in section 14.


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Appendix 2 – Baseline Information on Statutory Sites and Protected Species From section 10 of the Environmental Statement, Diagram 10.1


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Appendix 3 – Description of Network Rail Standards applicable to the CoCP This Appendix describes the standards listed in section 1.7 of this CoCP. These are the Network Rail company standards referred to in this CoCP. These standards may be amended or be replaced by others of an equivalent prior to the completion of the project. In addition to these standards, many other Network Rail standards will be applicable to this project. Number Title Description NR/SP/CPR/008 Contract

Requirements - Safety

This standard has mandatory and optional safety clauses. During the preparation of the tender the project manager specifies which of the optional clauses are applicable to the contract.

NR/SP/OHS/00108 Contract Safety and Assurance Requirements

Specifies Network Rail’s arrangements for ensuring that contractors fulfil their safety obligations during contract let and throughout the contract

NR/SP/OHS/00109 Project Safety and Assurance Requirements

Specifies Network Rail’s arrangements for ensuring that projects are safely managed throughout the project lifecycle. It does not consider contract safety management which is addressed by NR/SP/OHS/00108

NR/CS/ENV/001 Environmental Management Standard

Sets out process Network Rail uses to manage environmental risks associated with its operations

NR/GN/ENV/004 Waste Management Manual

Specifies requirement to manage, minimise and dispose of waste

NR/SP/ENV/001 Corporate Environment Manual

Defines the framework of Network Rail’s environmental system

NR/SP/ENV/003 Noise and Vibration Complaints

Specifies process to minimise and deal with Noise and Vibration complaints

NR/SP/ENV/007 Project Management and the Environment

Specifies Network Rail’s arrangements for ensuring that environmental issues are adequately addressed throughout the project lifecycle.

NR/SP/ENV/015 Contract Requirements – Environment

This standard has mandatory and optional environmental clauses. During the preparation of the tender the project manager specifies which of the optional clauses are applicable to the contract.

NR/GN/ENV/00022 Construction Noise mitigation through the Section 61 consent process

Requires a section 61 application to be made unless there is a good reason for not doing so. Specifies the process for the section 61 application.

NR/GN/ENV/00023 Best Practicable Means: Control of Noise and Vibration

Mandates the requirement for contractors to use Best Practicable Means to minimise noise impact of their operations


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from Construction Operations

and how this should be done.

NR/SP/TRK/05100 Management of fencing and other boundary measures

Specifies a risk assessment process to assess the risk of neighbours and animals accessing the rail infrastructure. It specifies the type of fencing to be used according to the assessed level of risk.


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Appendix 4 – Legislation applicable to the CoCP

Legislation Purpose Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2003

Regulations on the overall management and coordination of health, safety and welfare throughout

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Legal Framework which protects employees and the public from work activities

Civil Defence ( General Local Authority Functions)(Scotland)Regulations1993

Outlines Local Authorities responsibilities as relevant to the civil defence of Great Britain

Control of Lead at Work Regulations 1998

Requires employers to assess risks from workplace exposure to lead and take effective preventative measures

Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994

Ensures waste is only disposed at licensed sites

Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 1987

Requires employers to identify all risks in relation to the presence and removal of asbestos and identify what has to be done in order to protect employees and the public

Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2004 Protects rights of access to the countryside for the public

Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Gives disabled people rights in the areas of employment, education, access to good, facilities and services and buying or renting land or property.

Control of Pollution Act 1974 The Control of Pollution Act 1974 enables a local authority to serve a notice on a person (this includes a company) who is carrying out, or who are planning to carry out, works of construction, demolition, road-works, railway maintenance etc. in order to control the noise from those operations.

The act also enables such a person to apply to the local authority for consent in respect of such works.

Clean Air Act 1993 Regulates emissions from industrial and

residential operations to minimise Air Pollution Environment Act 1995 Sets out requirements for identification and

remediation of contaminated land Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 1999

Regulations designed to protect the health and safety of workers from the risks from chemical agents

Water Industry Act 1991 Relates to protecting public water courses from sewage discharge

Water Environment (Controlled Regulates water activities in order to protect and


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Activities) Regulations 2005 improve Scotland’s water environment The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

Main piece of legislation which protects animals, plants and habitats in Great Britain

The Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004

Gives responsibility to Local Authorities to conserve biodiversity and protect natural heritage such as plants and birds

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