Assessments of the environmental effects

The A7 South of Ashkirk scheme lies directly above the River Tweed SAC and as such, a HRA has been undertaken. The HRA has assessed that there is sufficient information and assessment evidence to conclude that the proposed scheme, with the implementation of mitigation and control measures, will not result in any AESI to the River Tweed SAC. Consultation has been undertaken NatureScot who have agreed with the outcome of the AA.

As detailed in the Description of Main Environmental Impacts and Proposed Mitigation section, there are no significant effects anticipated on any environmental receptors as a result of the proposed works.