Vulnerability of the project to risks

Sections of the A889 carriageway within the scheme extents have a high to medium likelihood (10% - 0.5% chance) of surface water and small watercourse flooding each year. There are also sections of the scheme that fall within a medium likelihood (0.5% chance) of river flooding each year. Works will be programmed as far as is reasonably practicable to avoid periods of adverse weather or heavy rainfall. There will be no change to the likelihood of flooding on the A889 within the scheme extents upon completion of the works.

Works are restricted to areas of engineered ground of the A889 trunk road and TM will be designed in line with existing guidance. TM will consist of two-way temporary traffic lights and convoy system. Local residents will be notified of working hours and provided with appropriate contact information. Pedestrians or other NMUs will be accommodated within the traffic management setup.

A Traffic Management Plan (TMP), which includes measures to avoid or reduce disruption to road traffic, will be produced in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual (Department of Transport 2009). The TMP will ensure that there is no severance of community assets, access routes or residential development.

These measures along with mitigation measures and standard working practices will be detailed in the SEMP and adhered to on site. The vulnerability of the project to risks of major accidents and disasters is considered to be low.