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1 Proposed Multi Fuel Power Station Environmental Statement Non Technical Summary October 2009 Prepared on behalf of

2 Project Title: Report Title: Ferrybridge Multi Fuel Power Station Project No: Status: Client Contact Name: Client Company Name: Issued By: Dafydd Wynn Scottish and Southern Energy Plc URS Corporation Ltd. 4th Floor, St James Building 6-95 Oxford Street Manchester M 6EJ United Kingdom Tel: + 44 (0) Fax: + 44 (0) Document Production / Approval Record Issue No: Name Signature Date Position Prepared by Jennifer Slack 22 nd October 2009 Environmental Consultant Checked by Jennifer Slack 22 nd October 2009 Principal Approved by Richard Lowe 22 nd October 2009 Associate Director Document Revision Record Issue No Date Details of Revisions 22 nd October 2009 Draft October 2009 Page i

3 LIMITATION URS Corporation Limited (URS) has prepared this Report for the sole use of Scottish and Southern Energy Plc ( SSE ) in accordance with the Agreement under which our services were performed. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the professional advice included in this Report or any other services provided by us. This Report may not be relied upon by any other party without the prior and express written agreement of URS. Unless otherwise stated in this Report, the assessments made assume that the sites and facilities will continue to be used for their current purpose without significant change. The conclusions and recommendations contained in this Report are based upon information provided by others and upon the assumption that all relevant information has been provided by those parties from whom it has been requested. Information obtained from third parties has not been independently verified by URS, unless otherwise stated in the Report. COPYRIGHT This Report is the copyright of URS Corporation Limited. Any unauthorised reproduction or usage by any person other than the addressee is strictly prohibited. October 2009 Page ii

4 PREFACE This document comprises the of the Environmental Statement that has been prepared in support of a Section 36 (s.36) Application for the construction and operation of a multi fuel power plant at Ferrybridge C Power Station, West Yorkshire (National Grid Reference , ). The has been published as a stand-alone document, which is to be read in conjunction with the Environmental Statement. The Environmental Statement comprises the following documents: This ; Volume Main Document; and Volume 2 Technical Appendices. In addition to the above, the Environmental Statement is accompanied by a Planning Statement and a Design and Access Statement, which will all be submitted in support of the s.36 Application. Further copies of all these reports, or further information on the Proposed Development, can be obtained from the Applicants website at: Or through contacting Scottish and Southern Energy at: Scottish and Southern Energy Plc Ferrybridge Multi Fuel Power Station Project Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH 3AQ. Tel: Copies of the full Environmental Statement are available to view on the web site above, or can be purchased as a hard copy for 80. All documents are also available (as PDF for screen viewing) on CD for 0. The Environmental Statement can be viewed by the public during normal office hours at the offices of the Planning Department of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council, at: Wakefield Council Planning Environment Department Newton Bar, Leeds Road Wakefield WF 2TX A copy is also available to view at Knottingley Library, at the following address: Knottingley Library Hill Top Knottingley West Yorkshire WF 8EE October 2009 Page iii

5 Comments on the Section 36 Application should be made to the Secretary of State Energy and Climate Change: C/o Rob Pridham Area A 3rd Floor 3-8 Whitehall Place London SWA 2HD Or by to Robert.pridham@decc.gsi.gov.uk Figures based on Ordnance Survey maps in this report have been reproduced under OS License. Crown copyright, All rights reserved Licence number This document has been printed on 00% recycled paper. October 2009 Page iv

6 NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY Introduction The Application NTS NTS2 SSE Generation Ltd (hereinafter referred to as the Applicant ) is seeking consent under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 989 from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) for the construction and operation of a multi fuel fired power station (the Proposed Development ) at Ferrybridge C Power Station, West Yorkshire. The Proposed Development will utilise a variety of fuel types (including biomass, refuse derived fuel derived from various sources of processed municipal solid waste, commercial and industrial waste, and waste wood) to generate 95 Megawatts of electrical energy (MWe), 08 MWe Gross. There will be no combustion of hazardous waste or treatment of waste at the facility. The Proposed Development will help to tackle a number of challenges namely: ) Climate Change, which necessitates sustainable energy generation with reductions in greenhouse gas emissions (principally CO 2 and methane); 2) UK Energy Security of Supply, which can be addressed through having a mix of energy generating technologies and diversity of fuels; 3) Energy Recovery from residual waste materials processed into fuels suitable for use in the multi fuel facility; and 4) Landfill avoidance, through the use of recovered materials as fuels. NTS3 NTS4 The Proposed Development site (the Site ) is approximately 6.2 hectares (ha) in size. It is located within the site boundary and operational area of the existing Ferrybridge C Power Station, Stranglands Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF 8SQ (the Power Station Site ) as shown in Figure NTS- and NTS-2. Several alternative sites were considered for the Proposed Development and Ferrybridge C Power Station was selected as the most appropriate due to the history and knowledge of electricity generation at the site, the existing infrastructure and transport links, land availability, excellent compliance record and good community relationships. Within the Power Station Site boundary, four potential locations for the Proposed Development were considered as shown in NTS-3 and as a result of this assessment, an area in the northern part of the Power Station Site, between the main operational area and the coal stock was selected. A red line boundary of the Site within the Power Station Site is provided in Figure NTS-4. The Site NTS5 Ferrybridge C Power Station began supplying electricity to the electricity network in 96 and it s four 500MW generators continue to supply power to the grid today. The Power Station Site is located approximately.25 kilometres (km) southeast of the settlement of Castleford and approximately 50 metres (m) north of Ferrybridge, at National Grid Reference (NGR) , (Figure NTS-). The Power Station Site is located in an area of mixed industrial/residential/agricultural land use including farmed land, light industrial units, a scrap yard, a sewage pumping station and residential settlements. It is bounded to the west by a October 2009 Page

7 NTS6 NTS7 NTS8 golf course and the A(M), to the north and east by the River Aire, to the east by Kirkhaw Lane and the railway line and to the south by Hinton Lane and Stranglands Lane. The nearest residential areas to the Power Station Site are the settlements of Ferrybridge, located approximately 50m across Stranglands Lane to the south; Brotherton, located approximately km northeast of the Power Station Site; and Knottingley, of which the nearest residences are within km of the site (Figure NTS-2). The River Aire flows in a southerly direction to the east of the Power Station Site. Fryston Beck flows in a southeast direction from the west of the Power Station Site and is culverted under part of the Site. The key features of the main Power Station Site are the main buildings, two emissions stacks, eight cooling towers and electricity transmission lines associated with the existing coal-fired power station, with ancillary car parking facilities, road and rail infrastructure and materials storage areas. A coal storage area, associated rail and handling facilities and a riverside wharf, occupy the northern portion of the Power Station Site. The Site can be divided into four main areas fuel reception and storage area, blended fuel store, main process area and rail handling facility. The fuel reception area will be located to the northeast of the northern most cooling tower. The fuel storage and main process areas will be located on the west of the site, between the existing transmission house and site recreation grounds. It is currently in use as a stores and workshops area (or outage area) by contractors and power station staff. Three oil storage tanks (one disused) are also located in this area. These stores will be relocated and the two in-service oil tanks replaced elsewhere within the Site as part of this s.36 Application. A rail handling facility will also be developed, which will utilise part of the existing rail siding to the north of the main process area. The red line boundary for the Proposed Development showing the location of these facilities is provided in Figure NTS-4. The Need for the Development NTS9 The Applicant is seeking to develop 250 Megawatts electrical (MWe) of alternative energy generation capacity by the end of 203, utilising fuels from sources other than fossil fuels. The Proposed Development at Ferrybridge will contribute up to 08MWe towards this goal. The plant has been designed to operate on a diverse range of fuels, including wood and nonhazardous waste wood, fuels derived from processed commercial and industrial waste, and solid recovered fuel sourced from processed municipal waste. Fuel is expected to be available from a variety of sources mainly in the Yorkshire and Humber Region, which would contribute to the region s self-sufficiency in the management of waste. NTS0 It is predicted that, as a consequence of the Large Combustion Plant Directive (LCPD), around 2 GW of coal and oil fired power plant which opted out will have to close no later than the end of 205. This includes two of the four units at the Ferrybridge C coal fired Power Station. In response to such plant closures, anticipated increases in demand for energy and international targets for cutting carbon emissions to tackle global warming, the UK Government produced the 2007 Energy White Paper: Meeting the Energy Challenge. Government strategy is for new greener energy schemes to be developed across the UK. The Proposed Development will contribute to meeting this strategy because it will predominantly utilise renewable resources and facilitate low carbon electricity generation to the National Grid. NTS International and National strategy is reflected in Wakefield Metropolitan District Council s Local Development Framework, which sets out policies to achieve renewable energy targets for the Wakefield district. The District s target for 202 is to produce a minimum of 4MW of energy from renewable sources. The Proposed Development would therefore contribute significantly to this target. October 2009 Page 2

8 NTS2 The Proposed Development will mean that waste that would normally be disposed to landfill will be utilised as fuel to produce energy, thereby contributing to Government and EU policies to reduce waste sent to landfill. NTS3 The scale of the plant will mean that it will contribute significantly to the management of waste on a regional scale and to employment provision in the area. The plant has been designed to operate on a range of fuels in order to provide flexible generation capacity. The Proposed Development NTS4 The Proposed Development will provide up to 95 MWe for export to the electricity network. It will be located on a plot of land in the northern part of the Power Station Site, between the main operational area and the coal stock. It will use approximately 800,000 tonnes of mixed fuel per year. Figure NTS-5 provides an indicative illustration of how the Proposed Development might look in situ. NTS5 It is envisaged that energy production will be a continual process, operating twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. Individual generating units will require periods of maintenance, and during this time the remaining generating units will continue in operation. NTS6 The main sources of fuel for the plant will be: solid recovered fuel (approximately 300,000 tonnes per year); fuel from processed commercial and industrial waste (approximately 300,000 tonnes per year); and waste wood, but excluding hazardous (impregnated) waste (approximately 200,000 tonnes per year). At the time of preparation of this document, no fuel supply contracts have been negotiated, although extensive market research has been carried out. These tonnages reflect a best estimate of the volumes that may be available, but the ratio of the fuels may vary over the period of operation of the Proposed Development. The plant will also be capable of processing biomass materials. Fuel is expected to be available from a variety of sources mainly in the Yorkshire and Humber Region. There will be no combustion of hazardous waste fuel or treatment of waste at the facility. However, as most of the fuel will be manufactured from waste materials, the plant will be designed to be fully compliant with the Waste Incineration Directive (WID) (2000/76/EC) so that the impact of emissions to air, soil, surface water and groundwater will be tightly controlled, monitored and minimised. NTS7 Figure NTS-6 provides an illustrative diagram of the process of the plant and it is described briefly here. NTS8 Where fuel providers have the facilities, the Applicant will seek to use multi-modal transport routes for the delivery of fuel to the Proposed Development. It is planned for the existing rail siding to be adapted to receive fuel by rail as part of the Proposed Development. However, in the absence of confirmed fuel contracts by rail or barge, it has been assumed that the fuel will be delivered by road in heavy goods vehicles to the Proposed Development via Kirkhaw Lane from the slip road off the A62 and M62. The vehicles will offload their deliveries into the fuel reception area on the eastern side of the Site. Fuel deliveries will be received between 0600 and 800 hrs Monday to Friday and between 0600 and 200 hrs Saturday. There will be no deliveries on Sundays. The Applicant will endeavour to receive fuel by rail where it is technically and economically viable to do so. October 2009 Page 3

9 NTS9 Fuel will be delivered to the main reception building, from where, after an initial storage period, it will be blended and then transported to the blended fuel stores (two A-frame buildings) where it will be held awaiting combustion. Fuel will be fed into one of three combustion units, which will use a grate system. The material is combusted in the boiler. Solid by-products of this process are metal and bottom ash, which are collected and re-used or recycled where possible. The gases produced by combustion are retained at a high temperature to ensure the destruction of any Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), in accordance with WID requirements, before being directed through an air pollution abatement system (flue gas treatment), which abates nitrogen oxide (NO x ) emissions through the use of Selective Non Catalytic Reduction (SNCR), sulphur dioxide and hydrogen chloride emissions through a hydrated lime scrubber, and particulate and heavy metal emissions through the use of activated carbon and bag filters. The treated flue gas leaving the air pollution abatement system predominantly comprises nitrogen (N 2 ), oxygen (O 2 ), carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), and water (H 2 O). Treated flue gases will be emitted to the atmosphere via a single multi-flue 00m high stack. Air pollution residues collected in the bag filters will be discharged to enclosed hoppers and sent for off-site treatment and disposal by appropriate licensed waste management contractors. NTS20 Steam produced from each boiler during the combustion process is passed through a steam turbine to generate electricity for export to the electricity network. Key Benefits of the Proposed Development: Sustainable electricity generation with low carbon emissions; Increase in amount of energy produced from renewable sources; Diversion of waste from landfill; able to receive material from Yorkshire and Humber regions; Provision of employment during site enabling, construction, operation and decommissioning; Contribution of 200% towards the sub-regional renewable energy target for 2020; establishment of supply lines and encouragement to associated companies to locate in the sub-region Utilisation of previously developed industrial land within the Power Station boundary; Reduced impact of flood risk through use of existing developed land; and Improved standing water habitat through management of Fryston Beck. NTS2 In order to maximise the efficiency of the proposed plant, where viable, heat will be recovered from the combustion process and exported in the form of steam or hot water. Potential users of this steam and heat have been identified and include processes on the Ferrybridge Power Station Site, together with off-site commercial, industrial and/or residential users. Environmental Impact Assessment NTS22 URS Corporation Ltd (URS) has been commissioned by the Applicant to undertake an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in line with the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) 2000 Regulations (referred to in this document as the EIA Regulations ). The EIA Regulations relate specifically to applications for consent to construct, extend or operate a power station or to install or keep installed overhead electricity lines under Sections 36 and 37 respectively of the Electricity Act 989. The results of this EIA process are presented in the Environmental Statement (ES) and accompanying appendices. This document, known as the Non Technical Summary (NTS), provides an overview of the findings of the EIA. This NTS has been prepared for a general audience, including parties October 2009 Page 4

10 close to, or potentially affected by the development. The ES describes the potential impacts of the project during: construction activities; and operation of the multi-fuel power plant. NTS23 The ES has considered the likely impact of the Proposed Development on its neighbours, local environment, local and regional economy and wider area. Positive and negative, short and long-term impacts have been considered. Where mitigation measures have been identified to either eliminate or reduce adverse impacts, these have been incorporated into the project design. In cases where no mitigation measures have been identified, the ES has highlighted the remaining or residual impacts. NTS24 The significance of residual impacts (i.e., impacts remaining after mitigation) has been evaluated with reference to definitive standards, accepted criteria and legislation where available. Where it has not been possible to quantify impacts, qualitative assessments have been carried out, based on professional experience and judgement. Impacts have been classified as adverse, negligible or beneficial in significance and either minor, moderate or major magnitude. Where possible, impacts are also assigned a geographic and temporal scale (e.g., temporary, local, regional, short-term or long-term). NTS25 The ES also describes the consultation process undertaken to ensure that the views and concerns of interested parties have been given due consideration in the design process. Consultation with Interested Parties NTS26 The EIA has included a programme of ongoing consultation, which is critical to the development of a balanced ES. Views of statutory and non-statutory consultees serve to focus the studies and identify those issues, which require further investigation. Consultation also enables mitigation measures to be introduced during the project design process. The Proposed Development has been designed in consultation with the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC), Wakefield Metropolitan District Council (WMDC), Selby District Council, the Environment Agency (EA), Natural England, the Highways Agency and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust among others. NTS27 Initial public exhibitions were held 2th, 3 th and 4 th March 2009 in Knottingley Sports Centre to invite local residents to find out more about the Proposed Development and for the Applicant to listen to the public s views. Subsequent exhibitions were held in Airedale, Ferrybridge and Brotherton on the 24 th, 25 th and 26 th September Many of the attendees (of which there were 74) were generally very positive about the proposal. The main concerns raised were regarding provision of sustainable transportation options such as deliveries by rail and barge, and the creation of noise and odour from the plant s operation. NTS28 Chapters 6 to 4 of the Environmental Statement (ES) provide an assessment of the key impacts of the Proposed Development during site enabling, construction, operation and decommissioning phases. Although not addressed in as much detail, other less significant issues (namely aviation, archaeology & cultural heritage and fire safety), which were raised by consultees during the Scoping Phase and during consultation have been covered in Chapter 5. These issues are considered to be of lower potential significance given the nature of this Proposed Development and its location. Design and Access Statement NTS29 The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and Circular 0/06 (Communities and Local Government): Guidance on Changes to the Development Control System (2006) October 2009 Page 5

11 introduced the requirement for applications for certain types of development to be accompanied by a Design and Access Statement (D&AS). The Application is accompanied by a D&AS which explains the design process, the opportunities and constraints associated with the Site and its surroundings. The D&AS also outlines the role of community engagement and sets out the justification for the Proposed Development including the use, amount, layout, scale, landscaping and appearance. It also explains how these processes have identified and responded to issues relating to access to the Development. Content of the ES NTS30 The ES comprises: - This document provides an overview of the findings of the ES. Volume I - Environmental Statement: This document forms the main body of the ES detailing the results of environmental investigations, impacts arising and proposed mitigation measures; and Volume II - Technical Appendices. NTS3 The ES consists of several chapters that address specific aspects of potential environmental, social and economic impacts that might arise from the Proposed Development. Each chapter provides a technical assessment of the potential impacts and their significance, mitigation measures, cumulative impact assessment, a statement of the residual impacts and a conclusion. The following sections provide a summary of the key issues discussed in each chapter. Alternatives NTS32 Under the EIA Regulations, an ES is required to provide an outline of the main alternatives studied by the Applicant or appellant and an indication of the main reasons for his choice, taking into account the environmental effects. Alternatives analysis is a key part of the EIA process and serves to ensure that environmental considerations are built into the project design at the earliest possible stage. NTS33 The EIA has considered the no development alternative, the use of alternative sites and technologies, grid connection and transportation options. Alternatives have been considered in response to constraints identified during the design and EIA process and to consultee concern. NTS34 For the no development option, the Site would remain in its current state. The Site is currently used as a stores and workshops area and also contains three oil tanks (one of which is disused). If no development were to take place, the Ferrybridge C Power Station would remain a coal-fired power station and this specific area of land would remain under its current uses. The do nothing option is not likely to improve the nature and condition of the Site, or its value as a resource for the environment or the local community. The key disadvantages of the do nothing option relate to opportunity costs, such as the loss of investment into the local economy, the loss of opportunity to generate sustainable electricity from waste derived fuels and the loss of opportunity to divert waste from landfill. NTS35 The Applicant assessed the feasibility of utilising other sites currently owned and operated by themselves in North England, but Ferrrybridge C Power Station was preferred for the following key reasons: it is located in a central position in the region and close to potential fuel sources; October 2009 Page 6

12 it has good road connections via the A(M) and M62 and provides the potential for future rail and barge transport links; there is good availability of electrical connections at the Site providing relatively straightforward connection to the National Grid; it will help to retain staff numbers following the closure of two units at Ferrybridge by 205 and there is a pool of skilled labourers already available; the Applicant has a good relationship with the local community and a good record of compliance with environmental legislation; and it would allow for the modernisation of the Power Station Site and therefore maintain the contribution it makes to WMDC strategy. NTS36 Within the Power Station Site, four potential locations for the Proposed Development were identified. The Site was selected for the following reasons: it is large enough to facilitate the plant and its associated buildings and infrastructure; it was not compromised by over head or buried power cables; it avoids other existing immovable infrastructure; it is located a suitable distance from sensitive receptors and is shielded from them on two sides by the existing installation and the A(M); it utilises brownfield (i.e. previously developed) land and thereby minimises its impact upon the ecology; and it is close to the existing operating area, inner rail loop, grid connection, cooling water supplies and fire water systems. NTS37 The Applicant considered the use of direct combustion, anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis and gasification to generate electrical energy. Following assessment of all the options, direct combustion was considered most appropriate because it is the most proven technology and it is able to process a wide range of fuels. NTS38 The Proposed Development will enable the Applicant to harness heat produced during plant operation. The Applicant is currently considering the potential end uses for the exported heat and is in consultation with the Local Authority, local development bodies and local community. Options include on-site processes and several off site users such as local communities, businesses and industrial processes. NTS39 Alternative combustion (boiler) technologies have also been considered during the evolution of the design. The advantages and disadvantage of a grate based system and a fluidised bed system were assessed. The former was found to be preferable because it offers the largest flexibility for fuel type, with little or no requirement for pre-treatment beyond the preparation of the fuel by third parties. The plant will be able to process fuels with a higher calorific value and therefore offer a higher thermal capacity. It is the most cost efficient option and the Applicant has experience in its use and a long standing relationship with an experienced supplier. NTS40 The Applicant considered three options for the cooling of process water - utilisation of the cooling towers of the existing Power Station, air-cooled condensers or once-through cooling. Use of the existing cooling towers would offer greater rates of cooling than air cooling, but would use less water and would not require the discharge of heated water to aquatic ecosytems when compared with a once-through cooling system. The cooling towers of the existing Power Station are a well established visual feature, and their use as part of the current proposal would cause no additional visual intrusion. NTS4 The Ferrybridge site has the potential to receive fuel via barge, rail and/or road. The assessment of alternatives has found that there is potential for the Proposed Development to utilise barge and rail links in future however, at this time, there are no fuel providers able to October 2009 Page 7

13 deliver fuel by these means. Should the opportunity arise in the future to take advantage of these more sustainable modes of transport, the Applicant will re-assess fuel delivery options accordingly. The Proposed Development includes the provision of a rail off-loading facility for fuels. Upgrades to any barge offloading will be made once definitive opportunities for fuel deliveries by barge are realised. NTS42 In the interim, given that there are no suppliers that can currently deliver fuel via barge or rail, the only option for fuel delivery is by road and the EIA has been conducted using this assumption. The Applicant will endeavour to receive fuel by rail or barge where it is technically and economically viable to do so. Planning Policy Context NTS43 Planning Policy Statement 22 (Renewable Energy 2004) is of particular relevance to this proposal as it refers to the development of alternative forms of renewable energy such as multi-fuel power stations. NTS44 Planning policy and other land use considerations in respect of the Proposed Development are guided principally by the development plan for the area, which consists of: The Yorkshire and the Humber Plan Regional Spatial Strategy to 206 (RSS); and Wakefield Metropolitan District Council s Unitary Development Plan (UDP) saved policies and approved Core Strategy and Development Policies Development Plan Document (DPD). NTS45 National planning policy is wholly supportive of renewable energy development, recognising its contribution towards sustainable development and tackling climate change. Policy requires regional and local authorities to be positive in their approach towards renewable energy generation development proposals. Policy acknowledges the range of location drivers for energy generation including connection to the electricity network and the location to the fuel material itself. These factors are relevant to the Proposed Development. NTS46 This proposal will, for the purposes of energy generation, make use of a significant amount of material that would otherwise be disposed of to landfill, once recycling has been maximised. The proposal also gives rise to significant environmental, economic and social factors that must also be regarded as part of the planning consideration of this Application, particularly in seeking to meet and exceed the national, regional and local targets for renewable energy and low carbon projects. The proposal would make a significant contribution to meeting those targets. NTS47 Regional, local policy and strategies seek to promote renewable energy schemes and are supportive of the re-use of waste. The proposal is consistant with all national, regional and local policy and it should therefore not be rejected on these grounds. Climate Change NTS48 An assessment has been made of the carbon emissions and carbon footprint of the Proposed Development and thus the predicted impact on climate change from this development. NTS49 Based on worst case assumptions and published emission factors, the carbon footprint of the Proposed Development is 42 grams of CO 2 per kilowatt hour (g/kwh) including combustion and transportation emissions. This compares favourably with electricity generation from coal or gas, for example, which have carbon footprints of 880 and 370 g/kwh respectively. NTS50 It is therefore considered that the Proposed Development will help the UK meet its electricity demand, achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions (principally CO 2 ), contribute toward October 2009 Page 8

14 security of UK energy supply, contribute to the Government target of 20% electricity to be supplied from renewable sources, and divert waste from landfill. Transport and Access NTS5 The impact of the Proposed Development on the surrounding highway network, public transport and local pedestrian areas has been assessed in line with the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment s Guidelines for Environmental Assessment of Road Traffic. The assessment is based on the interaction between future development related movements and existing patterns of vehicular and pedestrian movements. NTS52 Baseline information on existing road traffic movements has been obtained from WMDC, including turning count surveys and Automatic Traffic Counts undertaken on key routes in June Information gathered during site visits has also been used to establish baseline conditions in terms of the highway network, accessibility and public transport facilities. This information has been supplemented by information obtained from maps and documents published by various authorities, including WMDC. In order to quantify the effect of the Proposed Development, estimates of trip generation have been calculated, for both the construction and operational phases. NTS53 Using typical road capacities provided within the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, it is apparent that the roads within the vicinity of the Power Station Site are operating well below their respective capacity limits, even at peak times. Data provided by WMDC regarding road traffic injury data ( ) suggests that the local highway network in the vicinity of the Site has a low accident record. It is envisaged that the Proposed Development would not have an adverse impact on accident levels on the local road network during its life cycle. NTS54 Construction related traffic, as a consequence of the Proposed Development, will result in small increases of traffic flows including HGVs on the observed roads leading to the Proposed Development site. It is anticipated that the significance of these impacts will be negligible. NTS55 A Travel Plan has been developed for implementation once the development is commenced. It outlines measures that will be considered, such as the use of car sharing, cycling and public transport Implementation of the plan would reduce the number of road trips to the Site, particularly during peak hours. Through the use of this plan, during the operational phase of the Proposed Development, the potential effects are considered to be of negligible impact and significance. NTS56 A number of traffic management measures are being discussed with the local Highways Authorities and will be implemented to further mitigate the effect of any traffic increases as a result of the Proposed Development during construction and operation. Air Quality NTS57 An assessment has been made of the potential impacts to air quality resulting from the Proposed Development. The existing air quality in the vicinity of the Site is influenced by a combination of traffic on the local road network together with industrial, domestic and other commercial sources in the general area. NTS58 Baseline conditions in the vicinity of the Site have been investigated through a review of local air quality management reports, consultation with WMDC and also a review of data held on the national air quality archive. The background pollutant levels for the area were sourced from a variety of sources including the UK Automatic Urban and Rural Network. October 2009 Page 9

15 NTS59 There are a number of potential air quality impacts associated with the Proposed Development, specifically through: Emissions generated from construction plant on site; Dust generation during construction works; Emissions from the proposed operational multi fuel facility; and Emissions from road traffic attributed to the construction and operation of the Proposed Development. NTS60 With regards to the construction equipment, it is anticipated that there will be relatively few vehicles/plant present on-site at any one time, and the total number of vehicles used will be relatively small compared to background traffic levels in the area and as such will have an insignificant impact on air quality. NTS6 The movement of soils and rubble during construction activities is anticipated to lead to the generation of airborne dust. Best practice techniques will be implemented through a Construction Environmental Management Plan to ensure dust generation is minimised. NTS62 Additional traffic flows attributed to the construction phase of Proposed Development are expected to have at worst a minor adverse impact to local air quality. The predicted environmental concentrations meet air quality objectives, and these impacts will be temporary during the construction phase. The mean annual road traffic emissions, for the completed development, will comply with the air quality objectives. NTS63 All emissions to air from the combustion plant will be regulated under the Waste Incineration Directive (WID), which sets strict emission limits for pollutants that could be emitted, and the plant has been designed to meet these emission limits. Emissions are controlled through the design of the combustion plant, careful selection of fuels and installation of Best Available Techniques (BAT) for secondary abatement. The emissions from the operational plant have been modelled and the results used to ensure that the impact of the majority of pollutant species emitted will have a negligible additional impacts on either human health or ecological receptors. The stack height has been designed to provide adequate dispersion of any plant emissions and there is not predicted to be an exceedence of any air quality objectives. NTS64 The following industry good practice measures and mitigation techniques will be will be adhered to with respect to the building plant in order to ensure that the emission to air are minimised: Selection of suitable combustion plant with staged combustion and good thermal efficiency; Use of automated plant control techniques to monitor and maximise operational efficiency and ensure ongoing compliance with WID requirements; Regular inspection of the machinery, operation to the manufacturers instructions, and ensuring that equipment is well maintained; and The release of combustion emissions to atmosphere via best available emissions abatement techniques and through an appropriately designed stack. Noise and Vibration NTS65 The potential noise impacts associated with the Proposed Development have been assessed. In particular, the potential noise impacts of construction activities, operational activities, road traffic (i.e. any increases in traffic attributable to the Proposed Development during construction and operation) and decommissioning activities have been described. October 2009 Page 0

16 NTS66 The effect of external noise and vibration has been assessed using the principles of BS 5228, BS 442 and WHO Guidelines with respect to achieving suitable internal and external noise levels at nearest noise sensitive receptors in relation to the Proposed Development. NTS67 A noise survey was conducted in April 2009 to ascertain the baseline conditions in the vicinity of the existing Power Station. This information has been used to undertake a desktop noise study for the purposes of this EIA. Six noise monitoring locations were assessed in the vicinity of the Ferrybridge Power Station Site. The potential noise sources associated with the development are: construction noise, operational plant noise and increases in traffic noise due to construction and plant operation. NTS68 The use of correct induction and training relating to site rules on noise and vibration and working in accordance to the requirements of BS5228 will ensure that there is a negligible impact on local noise sensitive receptors during construction. Natural screening provided by the existing Power Station Site and the elevated A(M) motorway will afford further protection from construction noise for a number of noise sensitive receptors. Any vibration impact caused by piling work is expected to be negligible. NTS69 Construction and operational road traffic along Stranglands Lane and the A Ferrybridge By- Pass is also expected to have a negligible impact. NTS70 Operational plant noise from the Proposed Development is likely to have a negligible impact at all receptors, except one, where a minor adverse impact is predicted, due to the closeness of the receptor to the Proposed Development and the lack of any natural screening from the new A(M) and local topography. Appropriate measures will be undertaken to minimise noise emissions from the plant, including use of Best Available Techniques (BAT). A noise limit of 85 db(a) at m for operating equipment will be adhered to. NTS7 The Proposed Development is not anticipated to add to existing environmental noise levels in the vicinity of the Site. Noise levels from the proposed multi fuel plant are predicted to be below the existing background noise environment. The current ambient noise environment already includes a number of industrial noise sources, therefore noise due to the Proposed Development is predicted to have no more than a minor adverse impact. Water Resources, Discharge and Flood Risk Analysis NTS72 The potential impact of the Proposed Development on all aspects of the water environment, including surface water, hydrological and hydrogeological conditions at the site, has been assessed for both the construction and operational phases. It has been assessed through the identification of the baseline environmental quality of these resources. Baseline data have been obtained via consultation with a number of statutory and non-statutory sources. NTS73 Potential impacts on the water environment during construction of the Proposed Development include release of suspended sediment, the use and storage of hydrocarbon fuels and other chemicals, release of pollutants to the drainage system, disturbance of undiscovered areas of contamination and impacts to the water supply. Potential impacts during operation include the impact of the development on water supply and waste water generation, physical obstruction and release of pollutants from on-site storage, and flood risk. NTS74 The assessment did not identify any significant impacts on water resources during either construction or operation of the Proposed Development. However, a moderate adverse impact was identified during the construction phase (use and storage of hydrocarbon fuels and other chemicals on Site during the demolition and construction programme) as well as a minor adverse impact (disturbance to shallow groundwater during excavations, water supply and foul drainage). A minor adverse impact was also identified as likely during the operational phase in respect of water supply and wastewater generation. October 2009 Page

17 NTS75 The risk of pollution associated with leaks and spills of hazardous materials (during all phases of the Proposed Development) is considered to be negligible to minor adverse following the implementation of suitable management practices and design features. A set of mitigation measures is proposed and will form part of good practice operational guidelines for the Power Station and include the provision of an emergency spill response plan, use of bunded material storage areas, and drip trays to contain oil spills from plant. NTS76 The site is shown on EA flood risk mapping to lie within Flood Zone 3, the zone of flooding during a in 00 year fluvial event, which is a high risk category. A Flood Risk Assessment was carried out for the Site. This showed that the Site actually lies above the River Aire in 00 level. The Site is therefore not at high risk of flooding from the river. Fryston Beck is however culverted underneath the Site and there remains a risk of flooding in the event of culvert failure, or if the capacity of the culvert is exceeded. A series of mitigation measures have been recommended to manage this risk of flooding. These include the use of flood resilience measures, and subscription to the Environment Agency s flood warnings to ensure preparedness for extreme events. Measures also include provision of attenuation storage to control runoff from the Site. This improvement in the management of surface water will provide a minor beneficial impact to flood risk. Ecology NTS77 The impacts of the Proposed Development, both during construction and operation, on ecology and nature conservation were assessed as part of the EIA. The methodology used to assess the significance of impacts on ecological receptors is based on the Guidelines for Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) published by the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM). NTS78 There are five sites with statutory designations within 5km of the centre of the Site (including Well Wood and Fairburn and Newton Ings) and 20 non-statutory designated sites (including Fryston Park and Fryston Wood). The main ecological features on the Site are the River Aire and Fryston Beck, poor quality grassland and some vegetation including woodland and scattered trees. NTS79 The adverse impacts on habitats and species that have been identified will be mitigated, such that the residual impact will be neutral for most receptors. Adverse effects will be minimised by the use of sound construction practice and standard pollution prevention techniques. There will be an adverse impact on poor semi-improved grassland, but this will be balanced by positive impacts on standing water habitat and on amphibians, as a result of the proposed appropriate management of Fryston Beck pond. Ground Conditions NTS80 The evaluation of ground conditions includes a desk-based geotechnical assessment of the potential for soil movements and underground structures within the Site. Impacts associated with potentially contaminated soils and groundwater have been assessed in relation to existing site conditions, proposed construction works and proposed operational activities. NTS8 BGS Sheet 78, Wakefield, Solid and Drift Edition indicates that the Site is underlain by Made Ground overlying undifferentiated glaciofluvial deposits comprising sandy gravel across the majority of the Site. The Site is underlain by a Major Aquifer (highly permeable) and there are no Source Protection Zones located within km of the Site. The assessment found that the Site is considered to be of Medium Environmental Sensitivity. October 2009 Page 2

18 NTS82 Potential effects on ground conditions arising from construction activity include use and storage of oils/fuels, an increase in demand for water; and an increase in the generation of wastewater. Potential effects arising from operational activity include use and storage of chemicals/ oils/fuels and waste materials. NTS83 Receptors identified as part of the assessment include the Major Aquifer underlying the Site and Fryston Beck and the drain within the main Power Station Site. NTS84 No significant impacts to soil and groundwater are expected through the construction phase of the Proposed Development provided that standard mitigation measures are applied as discussed in the technical chapter. The use of effective operating procedures and good housekeeping is not anticipated to result in any residual impacts on soils and groundwater as a result of operation of the Proposed Development. NTS85 Overall, no residual impacts are anticipated on soils and groundwater as a result of the operational phase of the Proposed Development, assuming appropriate methods of protection such as use of hardstanding and bunding are employed in the detailed design of the scheme. Landscape and Visual NTS86 An assessment of the impacts upon the landscape and visual amenity of the Site and surrounding area has been undertaken. The Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) identifies the potential effects that the Proposed Development may have on the landscape character and views throughout the study area. The extent of the LVIA has been determined by the topography of the area surrounding the site. Views have been assessed within 2 kilometres (km) of the Site. NTS87 The Site is located within the Ferrybridge Power Station Site, where land use is dominated by industrial buildings, cooling towers and hardstanding. The Site is bounded by industrial land, a number of residential areas and highway infrastructure. NTS88 The Site falls within character type Character Area 30: Southern Magnesian Limestone, as defined in the Countryside Character Initiative. At a district level the site falls within WMDC and is classified by them as within the Limestone Escarpment Landscape Character Type. NTS89 There are a number of visual receptors such as settlements, travel routes and public rights of way that are considered in the assessment. The assessment includes a series of viewpoints selected to represent views of the Proposed Development, from around the study area. The significance of effects on the landscape and visual resources has been assessed through a combination of two considerations; firstly, the sensitivity of the landscape and views, and, secondly, the magnitude of change to them that may result from the Proposed Development. NTS90 Figure NTS-5 provides an illustration of how the Proposed Development will look in situ. NTS9 The visual impact of the Proposed Development is minimised though its location adjacent to the existing power station, the use of visually recessive construction materials and the use of tree planting. The impact of the Proposed Development is anticipated to be adverse in nature and minor in impact. Socio-Economics NTS92 This assessment reviews the socio-economic impacts of the Proposed Development and the extent to which the Proposed Development conforms to relevant socio-economic planning policy at appropriate spatial levels. The assessment considers the impact of the Proposed Development upon the labour market and land use. October 2009 Page 3

19 NTS93 The assessment was carried out using a variety of data sources to establish a baseline and comprises: An economic impact assessment, including employment impact on the labour market; and A review of other relevant socio-economic impacts, including consideration of the demands on existing employment sites and infrastructure. The population of Wakefield in 2007 was 32,600 and the working age population was approximately 200,00 people. In 2008, unemployment was below national average. The most common employment sectors in the area are the distribution, hotel and restaurant sector. NTS94 The construction phase will provide approximately 2,500 workspaces and therefore a positive but temporary economic impact. Once operational, it is anticipated that there will be net employment of around 25 full time jobs created directly at the Power Station, 20 of which are likely to be local, and the remainder filled by the region s residents together with approximately 90 sub-contractor roles. It is anticipated that the Proposed Development will have a long-term moderate beneficial impact upon local economic development. The assessment found that the Proposed Development will contribute 200% of the sub-regional renewable electricity generation target for The Proposed Development would also make better use of the land available at the Power Station Site. NTS95 It is considered that the Proposed Development would have an overall positive impact on the local and regional economy, through the provision of employment, low leakage and displacement, the generation of supply lines, and by helping the region to achieve strategic targets for renewable energy generation and by lowering the external costs of energy generation. Waste and By-products NTS96 The waste management and by-products chapter sets out legislative requirements, with respect to the management of waste and by-products. It also describes the likely waste byproducts generated during the site enabling, construction, operational and decommissioning phases of the Proposed Development and recommends appropriate measures for the management of this waste. NTS97 It is predicted that waste produced during site enabling works will be minimal, approximately 50,000m 3. Waste arising will be re-used and recycled wherever possible. For example, the majority of waste from site enabling will be concrete foundations that will be re-used and/or recycled as fill material on site. Any waste that cannot be reused or recycled will be disposed of by a licensed contractor or to suitable landfill. It is anticipated that some asbestos may be identified during site enabling works, as there are a number of existing structures on Site. Any asbestos will be identified, removed and disposed of in accordance with best practice. NTS98 When operational, the Proposed Development will produce ash residue by-products which will be recycled where possible, thereby avoiding disposal to landfill. Approximately 60,000 tonnes per annum is expected to be produced and will be recycled as Alternative Raw Material for use in cement kilns or low grade aggregate applications. There will also be approximately 25,000 tonnes per year of air pollution control residue collected in bag filters, which includes the injected activated carbon and hydrated lime. These materials are classified as hazardous waste and will therefore require specialist treatment and disposal to landfill. NTS99 The Applicant will aim not only to ensure sustainable waste and by-product management is maintained throughout the lifecycle of the development but also ensure a balance between social, economic and environmental factors has been considered. By finding a balance October 2009 Page 4

20 between these elements within this process, the development will help to reduce any adverse impacts that may potentially arise. NTS00 The Proposed Development will have a positive impact in relation to the proposed strategic waste management facilities for Wakefield. It provides a potential outlet for the fuel produced by these facilities thereby contributing toward the self-sufficiency of the region and will significantly reduce the amount of waste directed to landfill. Cumulative Impact Assessment NTS0 Cumulative impacts are those that result from incremental changes caused by other past, present or reasonably foreseeable actions together with the development. For the cumulative assessment, two types of impact have been considered: The combined effect of individual impacts (e.g., noise, airborne dust or traffic) on a single receptor; and The combined impacts of several development schemes that may, on an individual basis be insignificant, but cumulatively have a significant effect. NTS02 The cumulative impacts of the Proposed Development together with other surrounding schemes have been assessed, during the site preparation, construction and operational phases of the project. Schemes included within the assessment are listed in Chapter 2: Assessment Methodology/Significance Criteria of the main ES. Residual Impacts and Conclusions NTS03 The Proposed Development is considered not to have significant adverse impacts on the environment. There is likely to be a slight adverse impact on local air quality caused by traffic emissions associated with the operation of the Proposed Development, although no air quality objectives are predicted to be exceeded. This level of impact is also based on the conservative assumption that all fuels will be delivered to site by road. NTS04 A number of minor impacts have been identified, including: minor temporary impacts as a result of traffic emissions associated with the construction programme; minor disturbance to shallow groundwater during excavations during construction; minor impacts upon foul drainage and the supply of water during construction; minor adverse impact on water supply and wastewater generation during operation; and landscape impacts from nearby receptors with minor impacts only affecting those receptors closest to the site. NTS05 Through the implementation of the Construction Environmental Management Plan, the construction phase is not considered to result in significant adverse effects on the environment. Any adverse effects associated with noise, transport, ground conditions and ecology are considered negligible. NTS06 It is anticipated that there will be a beneficial impact on standing water and amphibian habitats. It is considered that there are significant social and economic benefits that will arise from the Proposed Development including: Boost to the local and regional economy with new jobs and spending; October 2009 Page 5

21 200% contribution to sub-regional renewable energy targets to help reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources. Figures NTS- NTS-2 NTS-3 NTS-4 NTS-5 NTS 6 Site Location map Site Location map within the Power Station Site Alternative Site Locations Red line boundary map Indicative 3D Illustration of the Proposed Development Schematic Process Diagram October 2009 Page 6

22 N Site boundary Land Owned by Power Station PRELIMINARY Ferrybridge Power P ower Station Station Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment Site Location Scale:: 25,000 Scale::25,000 Reviewed by: job drawing 4826 Fig L.0 rev Title SITE LOCATION Location FERRYBRIDGE, WEST YORKSHIRE Client SCOTTISH & SOUTHERN ENERGY App d: Drawn: Date: RH JS OCT 2009 Ref: JS/RH/MCH Scale: 0 Based upon an Ordnance Survey map with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. Crown copy right reserved. Licence No. AL km SCALE (:25,000) :25,000 Drg. Size: A3 Job No: FIGURE NTS-

23 N KEY: INDICATIVE RED LINE BOUNDARY SSE OWNERSHIP BOUNDARY Based upon an Ordnance Survey map with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. Crown copy right reserved. Licence No. AL Title LOCAL AREA PLAN App d: Drawn: Date: JS RH OCT 2009 Ref: JS/RH/MCH 0 500m APPROXIMATE SCALE Location Client FERRYBRIDGE, WEST YORKSHIRE SCOTTISH & SOUTHERN ENERGY Scale: :0,000 Drg. Size: A3 Job No: FIGURE NTS-2

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25 N Based upon an Ordnance Survey map with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. Crown copy right reserved. Licence No. AL KEY: RED LINE BOUNDARY m APPROXIMATE SCALE Title Location Client RED LINE BOUNDARY FERRYBRIDGE, WEST YORKSHIRE SCOTTISH & SOUTHERN ENERGY App d: Drawn: Date: JS RH OCT 2009 Ref: JS/RH/MCH Scale: Job No: AS SHOWN Drg. Size: A3 FIGURE NTS-4

26 Title Location 3-D ILLUSTRATION OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT FERRYBRIDGE, WEST YORKSHIRE Client SCOTTISH & SOUTHERN ENERGY App d: Drawn: Date: JS SQ OCT 2009 Ref: JS/RH/MCH Scale: Job No: N/A Drg. Size: A3 FIGURE NTS-5