Vulnerability of the project to risks

There is no likelihood of surface water and small watercourse flooding on the A889 carriageway within the scheme extents. Works will be programmed as far as is reasonably practicable to avoid periods of adverse weather or heavy rainfall. There is likely to be an improvement 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 overnight road closure with diversion via A9 and A86. The road closure will be publicised in advance. 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.