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Environmental Issues
Environmental Issues
Landscape
The scheme, which is near residential areas and locally designated sites of landscape importance, would incorporate a number of mitigation measures including:
- Ground modelling including grading out of embankments and false cuttings.
- Native tree and shrub planting.
- Ground cover and ornamental planting to create a 'gateway' to Blunsdon and Swindon.
- Removal of lighting on Blunsdon Hill.
- No bypass lighting.
- A419 at Blunsdon Hill scaled down including a footpath/cycleway.
Noise
The mitigation aims to minimise the acoustic effects on residential properties.
- The scheme would be constructed with a low noise road surface. Acoustic barriers are proposed to the west of Widhill Lane, around Lady Lane and along Turnpike Road.
Ecology and Biodiversity
Surveys have been undertaken for flora and fauna, including bats, amphibians, reptiles, deer, Barn Owl and Badger. The following measures have been integrated into the scheme design:
- Wildlife fencing to prevent Badger and deer crossing the route.
- Wildlife crossings.
- Alternative habitats for a number of species.
- Temporary fencing to prevent the construction process affecting protected species.
- Planting to assist in creating wildlife corridors.
Water
The scheme design includes improved drainage to attenuate road runoff and protect water quality. This includes detention ponds and oil interceptors.
Cultural Heritage
Further archaeological investigations will be undertaken during construction in selected locations.
Public Rights of Way
The scheme would directly affect four Public Rights of Way and a pedestrian/cycleway. The scheme would include the provision of:
- A pedestrian/equestrian bridge at Widhill Lane.
- A pedestrian/cycleway along the link road.
- Pedestrian/cyclist movements incorporated into the signalised Lady Lane Junction.
Construction
A Construction Environmental Management Plan would be produced to manage the potential disruption during construction. This would take account of issues such as noise, dust, water pollution, soil management and archaeology.
