LIVERPOOL FC TRAINING GROUND Construction Environmental Management Plan Rev 2

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN

Table of Contents

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 0 Introduction ...... 2 Project logistics ...... 2 Getting here ...... 2 Construction traffic ...... 3 Public interface & liaison...... 6 Security ...... 12 Staff & workforce accommodation ...... 16 Material management & distribution ...... 18 Workforce access arrangements ...... 20 Vertical distribution ...... 21 Environmental controls ...... 22 Tree protection ...... 22 Control of noise & vibration ...... 24 Dust & air quality control ...... 26 Maintaining clean roads & access ...... 28 Erosion & Sediment control ...... 31 Ecology ...... 33 Site constraints & risks...... 37 Phasing of the works ...... 39 Waste management ...... 40 Quality ...... 41 Getting it Right First Time ...... 42 Snagging ...... 43 Soft Landings ...... 44 Appendices ...... 45 Appendix 1 – Construction Programme...... 45 Appendix 2 - Checklist of Condition Closure……………………………………………………………45

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Introduction This construction management plan outlines our technical proposals in response to the Tender Instructions issued within the tender documentation. It has been written to provide an overview of our methodology, phasing and logistics proposals to demonstrate our compliance with the site constraints, pre-construction information, planning conditions and statutory authority approvals as well as adherence to Liverpool FC’s Contractor procedures and the Project Execution Plan. This document forms the outline basis of our proposals, which will be fully developed and implemented, where required prior to any works commencing on site.

Project logistics Getting here The project is located off Arbour Lane, Kirkby, Merseyside L33 7XG. The site is located approximately 8 miles north east of Liverpool city centre. It is accessible from Liverpool from the A580 or off the M57 at junction 4. Arbour Lane is accessed from Moorgate Rd North, which interconnects with the A580 and Jct 4, as shown on the attached plan. The training ground development works will also see construction over the existing highway of Moss Lane, which will be closed permanently to traffic during and following the construction period pursuant to a stopping up order. The site totals circa 10 hectares and borders onto Simonswood Lane to the west and in part, Arbour Lane to the east. Construction access will be permitted via Arbour Lane only. This is to minimise disruption and remove the road related risks around the sensitive residential area of Northwood. Site hours are determined by the planning permission. Access to site will only be permitted during these hours: Monday – Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 13:00 Sundays & bank holidays - No works

1 Project access

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Construction traffic All construction traffic will be controlled through pre-planning and logistics management and coordination, carried out by our on-site team. The role of logistics manager will form a key, senior part of the construction delivery team, ensuring the coordination and control of vehicle delivery, unloading and contractor laydown areas are managed to mitigate congestion and public nuisance, in-efficient working and reduce wastage on site as well as managing the risk to vulnerable road users surrounding the development. Our proposed construction access routes will be discussed and agreed with the local authority before commencing on site. During procurement of all our suppliers and contractors, our site-specific control measures and delivery instructions will be confirmed and further reinforced during pre-start meetings and throughout the works during site coordination meetings. Temporary ‘construction traffic’ signage will be erected along the agreed access route to the site to ensure un-familiar drivers are guided directly to the site entrance safely and without impact on the sensitive surrounding roads. The project access routes have been designed to follow main distribution routes, with the infrastructure and capacity to accommodate the anticipated construction traffic flows without impact to the surrounding network or local roads.

2 - Construction access & signage

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All deliveries and construction activities will be scheduled in line with the programmed works, with delivery times coordinated and agreed with our supply chain partners and suppliers in advance. Robust gate controls will be implemented to ensure that deliveries are accepted at the scheduled times and vehicles are not left on the public roads surrounding the sites, waiting to be granted access. All hauliers and sub-contractors procured on the project will require to be committed to The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). The aim of FORS is to improve driving standards throughout the industry, as well as the quality standard to ensure that only reputable operators who are focused on achieving and maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency and sustainability are used.

McLaughlin & Harvey will implement the CLOCS standards, ensuring that Work Related Road Risk (WRRR) is reduced and positively managed during the project. The aim of CLOCS is to achieve a visionary change in the way the construction industry manages work related road risk whilst providing an opportunity for projects to look out for the wider community. This is moving forward in three key ways:

• Improving the safety of vehicles • Addressing the imbalance between onsite health and safety and work-related road safety • Encouraging wider adoption of best practice across the logistics industry

Impact of construction traffic

As part of the development Transport Assessment, carried out by Mott MacDonald (May 2017), traffic counts and modelling were carried out to assess the impact of the development on the local roads network and capacity of the key junctions on the surrounding highways infrastructure. The assessment also reviewed the traffic flows currently using Moss lane and the future distribution of this traffic following its closure.

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Jct 1 - County Rd/ Simonswood Ln/ Park Brow Dr Jct 2 - County Rd/ Arbour Ln/ Broad Ln Jct 3 - County Rd/ Lees Rd/ South Boundary Rd/ Moorgate Rd

Jct 4 - Simonswood Ln (N & S)/ Quarryside Drive / Moss Ln Jct 5 - Arbour Ln/ Moss Ln

3 - Traffic count locations (MMD transport assessment)

The 2019 and 2022 results of the redistributed traffic model indicate that in the morning and evening peak hours the junctions will continue to operate well within its design capacity with minimal queueing and delay with or without the proposed development in place. The closure of Moss Lane to traffic will naturally decrease the existing flows on Arbour Lane as the traffic is redistributed on the remaining network and the traffic travelling to and from the Industrial Estate will primarily use Lees Road, providing additional capacity on Arbour Lane. We do not envisage that the proposed traffic movements during the construction phase of the development will exceed those modelled and tested within the transport assessment in the developments fully operational state.

4 - Moss Lane ATC Summary (MMD transport assessment)

Likewise, it is not anticipated that the peak flows modelled will be impacted by the anticipated construction traffic during the development works. For example, ‘both direction’ Moss Lane traffic counts during the AM peak, averaged 377 on weekdays. During this period, at peak construction outputs, when most of the construction staff, operatives and early deliveries arrive on site, only 120 vehicle movements are anticipated, significantly less than the redistributed and proposed movements, and Liverpool Football Club New Kirkby Training Facilities

well within the local network’s capacity. It is therefore anticipated that construction traffic during the development of the new Kirkby Training Facility will have any discernible impact on the capacity of the local network.

Public interface & liaison Pedestrian interface

Ensuring the safety of the public, LFC staff and our workforce during the construction works is of utmost importance and an embedded value within our business. We acknowledge that the stopping up of Moss Lane during the works, with the creation of the longer new route around the north of the site, may add additional time onto pedestrian and cyclists journey durations and that there may be a desire for some people to continue to use this established link between Arbour Lane and Simonswood Lane after its closure. Pedestrian and cyclist counts were carried out as part of the transport assessment for the project. This indicated that an average of 208 pedestrian and 166 cycle trips are made along Moss Lane on a typical weekday (24 hours), with 85% of these trips made during the projects proposed working hours. Therefore, ensuring boundary security and managing the interface with the public at these sensitive locations will be critical to the safety and positive interface with the public during the works. During working hours, the main access gate will be supervised by McLaughlin & Harvey’s directly employed gatemen, to ensure both security and vehicular access is controlled. All gatemen will be vehicle marshal trained and will facilitate the safe entry and exit of vehicles from site, whilst managing the pedestrian and cyclist interface at the crossover access to the site. We understand these operatives are the public ‘face’ of the development and as such will be 5 - Arbour Lane entrance control smartly dressed, courteous and portray McLaughlin & Harvey and Liverpool FC professionally and politely. All interactions with the public will be recorded and passed on to the Senior Management team and followed up if necessary. During the early stages of the project, we recognise that the new diversion path will not be complete, and this requires that a pedestrian and cycle link along the route of Moss Lane needs to be maintained to satisfy planning condition 19. Our programme and works methodology acknowledges this for the durations noted within the pre-construction information. During this time, a 4m wide section of road will be provided for cyclists and pedestrians. Barriers will be located to prevent unauthorised vehicular access along Moss Lane and to stop vehicles entering Moss Lane from Simonswood Lane. To discourage anti-social behaviour alone the maintained pedestrian and cycle link, open mesh fencing will be utilised

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6 - site layout and interface

to maximise visibility, whilst street lighting will be maintained until the route is completely closed, ensuring dark spots are prevented. The site perimeter will be secured by CCTV monitoring, with notification signs provided along the fence line to further discourage un-acceptable, or anti-social behaviours. Construction traffic will require to access to and from site via Moss Lane, from Arbour Lane during construction of the new S278 works to form the first team permanent entrance to the site. Additionally, whilst Moss Lane is being maintained for pedestrian and cyclist access, a construction plant crossing will require to be formed allow earth moving plant to traverse between the north and south sides of the site, separated by Moss lane. Plant crossing points will be suitable guarded and managed to ensure safety and security is not compromised in this interim period. Vulnerable road users We are committed to ensuring the safety of all members of the public, affected by the works. We are conscious that construction works require the use of heavy equipment and can increased traffic movements in the local vicinity of the project and can increase road risks, particularly at the entrance to the site. Kirkby has an established network of cycle paths and routes local to the project, as highlighted on the attached drawing.

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7 - Kirkby cycle network

Currently, Arbour Lane and Moss Lane incorporate segregated cycle paths, which allow cyclists of all abililty and confidence to safely use the network without coming into contact with road going vehicles on the highway. Care will be required to ensure that the Moss Lane diversion path ensures that the segregated cycle network is maintained, without the need for cyclists to leave the safety of the segregated path and onto the highway, where an increased risk of conflict with construction traffic exists.

8 - Arbour Lane segregated cycle path

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Works outside the site boundary Several activities associated with the new training ground will impact the surrounding streets, out with the red line site boundary. New road tie ins, road and footpath improvement works, as well as utility works will be carried out during the project. All these public facing works will be coordinated with the project, LFC constraints and Knowsley Borough Council Highways and Transportation Dept. All roadworks will be subject to permit approval and the implementation of agreed temporary traffic management to the requirements of Ch 8 of the New Roads and Street works Act, to the acceptance of the Roads dept. Road works will only be carried out by relevant Sector Scheme approved contractors.

Prior to all works, a dilapidation survey will be carried out to ascertain the condition of the site boundary and local access roads. This will be agreed in advance with the Employers Agent and local authority. The access roads will be maintained by regular sweeping through the duration of the works and inspected for any deterioration, which would be discussed with the council. Final wearing course surfacing to the entrances and S278 works will be left until the heavier initial trafficking is complete.

Public engagement

McLaughlin & Harvey can assure all stakeholders and effected parties that, during the LFC Kirkby Training Facility construction works, we will strive tirelessly to be ‘good neighbours’ and will minimise the disruption and impact of the works to; the adjacent properties, ongoing Community Construction Works and local highways. We understand that even the best run construction sites can create concerns for neighbours. As a Considerate Constructors Partnering Member, McLaughlin & Harvey will put in place a charter to ensure continual public engagement throughout the build and ensure that all enquiries or complaints are swiftly dealt with by Project Director, Neil Jackson and immediate measures implemented to resolve any nuisance or disruption. We will proactively manage the expectations of the surrounding community to avoid situations of conflict. We are committed to respecting the concerns of neighbours and will ensure construction operations do not affect the enjoyment, business continuity and safety of those around us. This extends to the neighbouring contractors working on the Community Pitch Construction, or other LFC contractors working within the Academy grounds. Ensuring the neighbouring properties, LFC Academy and local community are involved and kept informed of developments throughout the project will provide great benefits for the Kirkby Project

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Team, facilitating the effective delivery of the project and stimulating a sense of ownership which will remain beyond the completion of the scheme.

Maintaining this positive relationship requires a considered approach to project communication, and public engagement:

• McLaughlin and Harvey will issue regular project newsletters to the neighbouring properties which will include information on logistics, segregation of construction areas, progress, upcoming activities and time frames involved. However, it is also an opportunity to inform the public about the progress any interesting elements involved in the project. • Hosting ‘Meet the Neighbour’ events to allow locals to attend and ask any questions on the scheme or raise any concerns. Regular drop in sessions will also be scheduled for locals to speak to the Project team directly • Project Website and Live Web Camera Feed for locals to monitor progress behind the hoardings. This is something we have successfully implemented on our Rolls-Royce Fleet Support Facility Project to keep the Rolls-Royce teams involved in the project progress. We are also able to use the live webcam to create time lapse videos of the progress to date, which can be shown to personnel. • Appropriate use of Social Media, approved by LFC in advance • Formulating traffic and pedestrian plans in consultation with Rolls-Royce -Live Project Web Cam Knowsley Council and neighbouring contractor working on the Community Facilities- Deliveries arranged for off-peak Meet the Neighbour periods – consultation with neighbouring premises prior to Events major deliveries • Raise awareness by carrying out site visits for all interested or Drop in Sessions affected parties. • Present Safety and career talks with local schools. • Regular mail drops with Involvement in local community groups. progress info • 24-hour contact details available for Project Director, Neil Jackson in newsletters and site entrance information. Live web cams • Site Managers will maintain a communication register on-site to record, monitor and share complaints and compliments Project website regularly received. The wider contract team will be clear on updated communication protocol. Any complaints or issues will be strictly escalated to Neil Jackson, Project Director who will Liaison Manager communicate with the relevant team members. Communication with Community with Communication • Project Workshops – preconstruction meetings involving all Considerate stakeholders to establish their requirements from the project. Constructors These sessions may include discussion on logistics, design and preferred methods of communication. • Effective use of site hoarding to inform and update interested parties on project details • Weekly look ahead-programmes distributed • Presentations to end users, players and the community who are not part of the integrated project team on the progress and the features of the finished facility

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Security McLaughlin & Harvey’s Security Policy outlines our commitment to the security of our business, employees, contractors, clients and other stakeholders. The specific actions that must be taken to uphold this commitment are summarised below: Personal security: we will ensure anyone employed by the company is legally permitted to do so, has a verifiable background and does not pose a risk to the business or its clients Information security : we will ensure all company systems and information are kept secure from unauthorised access, distribution and, or manipulation. Physical security: we will protect our colleagues and members of the public from injury, ensure we do not harm the environment in our operations, and prevent damage or loss to physical assets.

We are acutely aware of the security sensitivities related to Liverpool FC, its employees and activities carried out at the Academy site.

Boundary protection There is a significant challenge to robustly securing such a large area (approx. 10ha), with a perimeter of approximately 1.2km. The fastest and initially most economical way to secure the boundary is through the use of Heras fence panels. The downside to the use of this system, is its poor image, long term durability and susceptibility to being damaged and breached during the works, leaving the site and public at risk, as well as the hidden costs associated with attendance and ongoing maintenance over a long period. We would propose to initially utilise a hired Heras solution for a short duration, whilst targeting to contain the works geographically, whilst the permanent perimeter fence is erected. This will allow a robust and secure site boundary which can be adequately managed. The proposed new perimeter fencing system is a high security, anti-climb, profiled paladin fencing solution, which will provide a robust and visually pleasant project perimeter. Where levels and works allow, the permanent fencing system will be erected at an early stage. This will be supplemented with the phased replacement of the existing red palisade fencing around the remaining perimeter of the site. The perimeter replacement will be carried out to ensure that site security is continuous at all times. 9 - New Securus paladin fencing Works will be phased, where alignment allows, to ensure that the existing perimeter fencing will only be removed once the new fencing has been erected. Where this is not possible, a secondary temporary fencing system will be designed to ensure continued

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security during the sequential strip and re-erection of the perimeter fence line. Replacement lengths will be limited to what can be stripped and re- erected in a single day, with the temporary fence remaining in place overnight to ensure the post foundations are adequately cured, before exposing to the public. To supplement the new perimeter fence line, a combination of the existing ‘stripped’ red palisade

10 - Existing palisade fencing fencing along Moss Lane will be re-used to provide a secure and professional public image. At the main development entrances, where S278 and road alignment works are required, a flexible solid, project branded timber hoarding system will be used, to provide a secure, professional and visually attractive vocal point.

11 - Branded hoarding at main entrances

This hoarding will be relocated in a phased basis in line with the proposed roadworks programme. The sketch below outlines our proposed site perimeter plan, outlining the mix of new, re-used and solid hoarding.

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12 - Perimeter fencing plan

Gate controls As outlined above, the site will be served with 3 main vehicular access gates. Gates 1 & 2, located off Arbour Lane will be used as the main site entrance for all construction traffic, including staff, labour and materials coming and going from site. Gate 3 will be located at the end of Moss Lane, adjacent to Simonswood Lane. Gate 3 will be an emergency access/ egress route only and will not be in general operation during the works. Limited and controlled construction access will be coordinated during the new road alignment works at the new U23 team entrance and associated carpark works. All gates will be secure and locked when not attended. Each gate will be manned by a vehicle marshal trained security guard to manage access

to the site. Gatehouses will be provided 13 - Site gate control

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Site access control Pedestrian access to the site will be controlled through the installation of biometric turnstiles, between the main project and the site offices/ welfare area. This will ensure that only authorised personnel, who have been fully site inducted and provided identity and competence verification, access onto the site. Visitor access is managed via a unique access code, whilst accompanied by McLH staff whilst on site. The system records all personnel logging into and off site and includes failed log attempts, which can be accessed remotely to allow real time monitoring and evacuation counts. All staff, operatives, visitors and contractors requiring to work within the site boundary will require to use the system.

14 - Biometric turnstile

CCTV monitoring Site security will be provided by an SIA accredited security company. Manned guarding will protect the site over the weekends and holiday periods. This physical guarding will be supplemented by a perimeter CCTV scheme consisting of up to 24 cameras installed around the boundary to ensure that the site is secured, along with gates, welfare entrances, stores and any other vulnerable areas. A range of external detectors will be installed to work in conjunction with the CCTV cameras. The detectors will throw an infra-red beam over a given area, which when tripped will trigger an alarm image to be transmitted via a dedicated broadband line to a 24-hour manned control room. From there, the operators will view the images from all the cameras to track intruders and issue live audio warnings to vacate the site immediately. Contact will be maintained with the on- site guard to ensure that all incidents are dealt with quickly and efficiently. Working closely with the local Police, the controller can escalate alarms to ensure that intruders are apprehended quickly and reduce the potential for loss and risk of criminal damage and/or injury. All recordings will be stored on the local hard drive for a minimum of 60 days, and can be accessed remotely and retrospectively by the approved users. During the working day, access points to the site will be controlled by electronic turnstile, security gates or manned vehicle entry gates. The logistics coordinator will oversee the security control measures across the project.

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Staff & workforce accommodation Welfare Facilities The provision of quality, well designed office and welfare facilities is crucial to the wellbeing of the workforce to ensure they have the adequate space and environment to change, wash, eat and relax during their working hours. The standard of the office and welfare accommodation provides the first introduction project and sets the standards and expectations for the quality levels expected on the work site as well as providing the facilities to foster a dynamic and collaborative working environment.

15 - Contractors compound off Moss Ln

We have located our proposed accommodation compound in a location, where it is easily accessible from the main road without needing to travel deep into the site, whilst maintaining security. The location has the ability to expand as the workforce and project staffing levels increase with the programmed workload. It’s location will not be compromised by future sectional completions and shall remain until the main building handover, to ensure the final finishes, commissioning, inspections and handover are not compromised by the distraction of removing offices and contractor facilities. Other factors influencing the proposed location include;

• Accessibility • Site security • Access control • Proximity to power, water and comms infrastructure • Suitability for all sections of work • location suitable for contractor parking • Ease of removal

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The Office and welfare accommodation will consist of up to 14 modular cabins, arranged over 2 floors, providing an open office space for staff and sub contract supervisors, canteen and changing/ drying rooms for the site operatives, as well as adequate WC, washing and showering facilities for the planned site workforce. Dedicated meeting and training rooms will be available for site briefings, inductions and project meetings. The creation of this compound and the logistics strategy will be programmed in line with the advance works and earthworks stages of the project, as there is a degree of cut and fill required to create the working platform for the site. During this period when there will be a reduced workforce on site, a mobile, self-contained welfare unit will be utilised, to ensure suitable facilities are available from day 1 of the project until the long-term facilities are available. The generator in this unit will located to the rear of the offices and will be a built in, integral unit, to minimise noise.

16 - self-contained welfare unit

Contractor parking Sufficient contractor parking, for up to 50 vehicles will be provided within the construction compound, to ensure that road safety is maintained and disruption and nuisance is prevented on the roads and areas surrounding the development. Access to the compound will be controlled by the site’s security team, located at the project gates, ensuring only authorised vehicles, that have been issued with McLH parking permits can gain access. All access routes will be clearly signed to ensure visitors and the workforce are clearly directed to the project facilities.

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17 - Contractors compound and parking provision

Material management & distribution The project benefits from a large footprint, which can be utilised in a phased manner to allow material storage and consolidation to be managed on site. The requirement for storage of materials will vary throughout the project, ranging from the initial storage of top soil and sub soil during the earthworks cut and fill exercises, to the delivery and storage of bulk materials, like aggregates and sands, or building materials such as bricks or cladding panels. Each individual stage of the project will have its own bespoke requirements for storage, however, in each case, the following principals will be applied by the project logistics manager, when designing and allocating material laydown areas:

• Materials will only be brought onto site when needed. Receipt of materials for future works inevitably results in damage and increased wastage • Laydown areas will be planned, to ensure they are not preventing necessary works taking place. • Access to and from the lay down areas will be considered to ensure that both pedestrian and distribution equipment can safely get to them • Materials will be stored in well lit areas, away from public view and boundary fences and ensure security is considered at all times • Materials which have the potential to pollute, will be carefully located, with the necessary bunding or containment to prevent negative impact on the environment • Laydown areas will be fenced to ensure protection • Laydown areas will be covered by CCTV, or overlooked by the project office/ security station • Materials will be stored on prepared platforms, to ensure that materials and delivery vehicles are kept clean

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• High value materials will be delivered to locked containers, to ensure they are not visible and an added layer of security provided.

Early construction of the car parks will allow sufficient material laydown to be created for the project. During fit out of the internal finishes and M&E equipment. Materials will be delivered and installed directly into the building to ensure security All material delivery and uplifts from site will be coordinated and scheduled by the project logistics manager. When booking delivery slots, items of plant will be allocated to the delivery times and offloading bays, to ensure the offloading and distribution of materials is carried out efficiently. 18 - material storage and access Several methods of material distribution will be utilised during the construction phase of this project. These methods will be dependent on the offloading bay location and the type of material being delivered. Methods of offloading and distribution will include:

• manual unload / tail lift / pallet truck • Mobile crane offload and distribution to structure • Telehandler offload and distribution • Material hoist Our project logistics manager will chair weekly coordination meetings with all contractors, to ensure that works, access, storage and work interfaces are coordinated and agreed by all project delivery stakeholders to ensure efficiency and productivity is maximised.

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Workforce access arrangements Ensuring the safe and clean access arrangements is crucial in ensuring the efficiency of a workplace, as well as maintaining the moral of the workforce. Construction sites can quickly become un-controlled and un safe, due to the constant change in both the natural environment and the changing landscape of the site during its development. Access routes and the coordination of these, to ensure pedestrian, vehicle and plant conflicts are minimised are crucial in ensuring that the workplace risks are managed effectively. All access routes to workfronts will be planned and maintained to ensure their suitability and segregated, to ensure only those needing to be in working areas are able to get there. At interface points, visible barriers and signage will be used to highlight the risk, and may be manned to ensure the conflict is managed adequately

19 - Typical segregated pedestrian access

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Vertical distribution The vertical distribution of materials will generally be planned and carried using one of the following means. The manual transportation of materials will be minimised as far as reasonable practicable:

Mobile Crane Telehandler Hoist MEWPS (large heavy items) (palletised Internal/ external primarly used for Structural materials) distribution of the movement and steelwork Brickwork palletised & loose fixing of envelop Roofing Plasterboard materials cladding Cladding materials General materials

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Environmental controls

Tree protection McLaughlin & Harvey (McLH) will take measures to protect and preserve the trees, hedges and shrubs on the development site during the works. The measures identified in this section will be written into the project specific Environmental Plan to ensure adherence during the construction phase. During their lifetime, trees will be vulnerable to disturbance, injury, environmental changes, pests and diseases. Construction work often exerts pressures on existing trees, as do changes in their immediate environment following the construction. A tree that has taken many decades to reach maturity can be damaged irreparably in a few minutes by actions that might be unwitting, negligent or wilful. The early provision of physical protection from damage is therefore critical to mitigate this damage. Before any construction works on site takes place, McLH will survey and verify the tree locations in relation to the proposed structure Planit tree protection drawings to confirm fencing alignment. The method of protection in terms of root protection zones and impact of the works on the trees planned to be retained will be verified and agreed. Any deviations will be agreed with local planning and tree protection officer. Where trees are confirmed as being retained in the finalised scheme, the root protection area will be established, utilising the guidance within BS 5837:2012 “Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction - Recommendations”. A detailed tree protection plan will be finalised following the site survey and meeting with fencing locations marked out on site. 20 - BS 5837:2012 Tree protection fencing

Tree protection measures at LFCs new Training Facility will be carried out in line with the agreed plan and Surgery Report issued within the tender documentation and to British Standard 5837: 2012. We would continue to liaise with Planit, LFCs representatives and the planning authorities throughout the construction phase of the project. The erection and management of the tree protection barriers will be carried out in line with the following procedure;

• The precise position of the barriers will be marked on the ground using non-toxic marking tape by the project arboriculturalist in accordance with the agreed Tree Protection Plan. • The root protection area and radius for all trees to be retained will be calculated using the formula within BS5837:202 verified.

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• On commencement of the fence construction we Specification for Protective Barrier will ensure that no materials or plant stray into the root protection areas. • The tree protection barrier specification will consist of a vertical and horizontal scaffold framework, well braced to resist impacts. The vertical tubes will be spaced at a maximum interval of 3 m and driven securely into the ground. Onto this framework, welded mesh panels will be securely fixed. Care will be exercised when locating the vertical poles to avoid underground services and, in the case of the bracing poles, also to avoid contact with structural roots. • All weather ‘work exclusion zone’ signs will be securely fastened on the side of the barrier facing 21 - Tree protection fencing the work site. • The project arboriculturalist will sign off the tree protection barriers as fit for purpose once erected. • No entry to the tree protection zone will be permitted under any circumstances without written permission or supervision from the project arboriculturalist or Local Planning Authority. • The condition of the tree protection barriers will be monitored on a daily basis throughout the construction and landscaping phase by McLaughlin & Harvey site management and shall be regularly audited by the project arboriculturalist. • The tree protection barriers will remain in place until all work is complete and will not be removed without the written permission of the Local Planning Authority. Future ground works will require the staged removal of the tree protection to carry out the construction of the new finishes 22 - Tree protection - adj Simonswood Lane around the trees. These works will be subject to separate detailed method statements, which will be agreed in advance with LFCs arboricultural consultants. • Additional precautions will be put in place outside the tree exclusion zones. The Project Manager and Project Logistics Manager will be responsible for planning site operations and taking sufficient account of deliveries and cranage within the projects logistics plan to ensure the project can operate without compromising the retained trees. Any transit or traverse of plant in proximity to trees will be conducted under the supervision of a trained McLaughlin & Harvey banksman, to ensure that adequate clearance from the trees is maintained at all times. • In line with conditions 7 & 8 of the approved planning permission for the development, the above measures will be documented and submitted for advance approval and erected before any works Liverpool Football Club New Kirkby Training Facilities

take place. A minimum of 5 working days’ notice will be given to the planning authority before construction works commences

23 - Tree Protection - adj Arbour Lane & Moss Lane

The above drawings outline our initial assessment on tree and root zone protection fencing requirements on the Kirkby training ground site. We have retained the existing perimeter fencing where possible during the works. This will be supplemented with temporary weldmesh fencing, arranged as indicated in the above figure. The replacement of the fencing and landscaping works in the vicinity of the trees and root protection areas will be subject to a detailed method statement, with work practices aligned with the required protection measures.

Control of noise & vibration All work on site will be carried out in accordance with the guidance contained in BS 5228 Part 1 & 2 ‘Noise and vibration control on construction and open sites.’ By its very nature, construction works will inevitable cause some degree of disruption during the works. We will however minimise the impact of the works on the local environment through various means, including method of construction, controlling the times of operations and monitoring and managing the impact of the works on a pro-active basis. Site hours will be limited to those outlined earlier, to ensure the interest of local and residential amenity is observed, in line with the Knowsley Local Plan and project planning conditions. Monday – Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 13:00 Sundays & bank holidays - No works

We will select methods of construction to suit the environment and site conditions, as in the piling works, where the CFA method has been selected to eliminate the excessive and continued noise and vibration associated with driven methods, as noted within BS5228-2.

Figure 24 - Extract from BS5228-2

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Noise and vibration action levels will be agreed between the LFC and McLH prior to development commencing, following or linked to background noise levels at the site boundary. The following general mitigation measures will be implemented by all McLH contractors at all times to minimise noise and vibration generated from site activities and disruption to any sensitive local receptors: Noise: • Appropriate and well-maintained hoardings constructed on the boundaries of adjacent noise- sensitive premises and public boundaries; • Switching off plant when not in use; • The use, where necessary and practicable, of enclosures and screens around static plant; • The use of temporary acoustic barriers, where appropriate; • Breaking out of concrete would be undertaken, where possible, using low noise impact methods including bursting and splitting rather than percussive breaking; • Use of quietest (non driven) piling methods; • Location of crushers or other significantly noisy equipment centrally within the site to avoid significant noise impacts at the site boundaries; • Restrictions on working hours, particularly for noisy activities to avoid specified quiet times; • Controlled lorry movements; • Adherence to relevant British Standards; • Appropriate handling of storage materials; • Regular maintenance of plant in accordance with manufactures’ instructions; • Regular communications held between contractors, local authority officers and neighbours • Plant will be selected to ensure compliance with the noise and targets agreed with the Client.

Vibration: • Substitution / upgrade of equipment to another piece of machinery that generates less vibration • Position of equipment away from live buildings wherever possible – increase the distance between the item of plant and possible receptors • Use of acoustic barriers and surrounds • Use all equipment in accordance with instructions • Ensure all equipment is well maintained • Complete weekly vibration exposure records for employees who have used any relevant equipment • Induct site staff and provide tool box talks on the importance of minimising vibration on site

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• Liaise with neighbouring properties on any potential vibration activities – restrict these to an agreed time • Vibration monitoring in place to ensure if we exceed agreed levels, site management are notified by an alarm and will stop works immediately. An amber alert level of 5mm/s will be set to warn of any issues and to instigate an investigation as to why it is raised and a red level of 10mm/s will lead to an immediate suspension of the work.

Monitoring An allowance for local monitoring points has been included within our tender during the initial disruptive operations such as earthworks and piling. Locations for noise and vibration monitoring will be agreed prior to works commencing. Noise and vibration monitoring record sheets will be maintained for reference. Where the results of the monitoring exercises indicate that the Action Levels have been exceeded, the following actions will be undertaken:

• The activity or activities causing the Action Levels to be exceeded will be identified through discussions with the Environmental Monitoring Co-ordinator; • Investigations will be made to determine whether the activities could be easily changed or other simple actions taken to substantially reduce noise or vibration levels; • If simple and effective remedial measures are not identified, consideration will be given to the implementation of alternative techniques and/or additional mitigation measures; and • In all cases where Action Levels are anticipated to be exceeded, neighbourhood liaison will be carried out to the degree that is appropriate for the levels likely to be reached and their estimated duration. The noise levels will be minimised as much as is practicable, in line with best practice, and should any noise complaints be received we will work with the local authority to resolve them.

Dust & air quality control The control of dust during the construction activities will be vital to ensuring a productive and comfortable environment for our workforce and to prevent nuisance to the wider LFC grounds, residential and Industrial estate surrounding the site. Potential impacts are as follows:

• Windblown dust from ground surfaces, stockpiles, earth moving vehicles, work faces and cutting and grinding of materials; • Emissions from construction plant e.g. piling rigs, compressors, excavators, concrete mixers and generators; and • Emissions from vehicles (e.g. lorries, cars and vans) associated with the construction of the development and removal of waste materials, accessing and leaving the site on the local road network.

The following mitigation measures adapted from IAQM Guidance, are proposed to reduce the risk of dust effects:

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• develop and implement a stakeholder communications plan that includes community engagement before work commences on site • display the name and contact details of person(s) accountable for air quality and dust issues on the site boundary • display head or regional office contact information • develop and implement a Dust Management Plan • record all dust and air quality complaints, identify causes and take appropriate action and record measures to reduced emissions • make complaints log available to Local Authority when asked • establish a method for regular visual dust monitoring on and off site and ensure key site personnel are fully trained in this respect • plan site layout so that machinery and dust causing activities are away from receptors, as far as is possible • erect solid screens or barriers around dusty activities or the site boundary that are at least as high as any stockpiles on site. Keep clean using wet methods • avoid site run off of water or mud • remove materials that have a potential to produce dust from site as soon as possible. • cover, seed or fence stockpiles to prevent wind whipping • no idling vehicles • impose and signpost a maximum speed limit • only use cutting, grinding or sawing equipment fitted or in conjunction with suitable dust suppression techniques • use enclosed chutes and conveyors and covered skips • minimise drop heights from conveyors, loading shovels, hoppers and other loading or handling equipment • ensure equipment is readily available on site to clean any dry spillages • no burning of waste • Use high pressure water jetting and water bowsers to dampen down dust • Provide and use wheel cleaning facilities • Induct site staff and provide tool box talks on the importance of minimising dust on site

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Maintaining clean roads & access This document outlines the methods and precautions that McLaughlin & Harvey will undertake to ensure that the risks associated with muck and debris being trailed onto the surrounding public roads and footpaths from the works will be mitigated. We fully recognise that poorly managed ground works and access roads are not only wasteful, but create a poor image of the Constructor, the construction industry and ultimately of LFC brand. During the construction period we will implement a hierarchy of controls and measures, based on risk and the likelihood of the creation and spread of waste products. Our guiding principles, outlined in this document will mitigate these risks of contamination.

Scope of Work The new Training Facility project includes earthworks, piling works, ground works, concrete and structural steel frame, external elevation treatments and internal fit out over a large 10Ha site area. The main project is scheduled to commence in October 2018 and will run to July 2019, with some advanced enabling works commencing in June 2018. During this period, various activities will create varying degrees of risk with the potential to create mud and dust, which if not controlled, could be trailed through the public roads and footpaths surrounding the site.

Sequence and method If McLaughlin & Harvey (McLH) are appointed as Principal Contractor to deliver the New Training Facility, the project team will be assembled, with specific roles in relation to safety and site controls. One of the key roles is that of the Project Logistics Manager. It will be the responsibility of the Logistics Manager to ensure the standards and procedures outlined in this document and the task specific method statements are carried out and maintained on the project. This role will report directly to the Project Manager and be supported by the vehicle marshals and gate man, who will ensure that high standards of cleanliness and customer care are maintained at all times, especially at the key interface points with the public or LFC operations. Regular planning and coordination meetings with the McLH leadership team and key contractor management will be held to ensure that all site activities are planned and carried out efficiently in line with the agreed procedures and control measures. A key part of these meetings will be to review the previous period’s works to ensure lessons learned from any previous activities are reviewed and implemented, ensuring continued improvement throughout the works. Construction sites are live environments that are constantly changing and evolving throughout the programmed works and are affected by the changing seasons and daily weather conditions. It is therefore vital that the logistics manager and his logistics team are available and proactively manage the changing situations on a continual basis. In recognition of the changing site and weather conditions, it’s vital that the project is set up in the most effective way to manage these variables.

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Key Principals During the construction period, works will be carried out following some key principals, designed to minimise the creation of waste at source. We will manage the process to ensure that where the production of waste is inevitable, there will be measures in place to prevent this waste leaving site. If this fails, procedures are in place to ensure that the surrounding roads and paths do not become hazardous for their users. The following diagram outlines these principles:

25 - Principals of muck management

We have planned the construction of your new training facilities to ensure that the existing surfaced hard standings, like Moss Lane will be maintained during the activities most likely to create dust or mud, which could be trailed onto the public highways and footpaths. When groundworks are being carried out within the footprint of the new building, works will only be carried out whilst the weather conditions are suitable to the activity. For example, during the site top soil strip, works will be suspended during heavy or sustained rainfall. This will ensure that the ground is not cut up excessively, creating waste materials which could contaminate the surrounding roads. Whilst groundworks are ongoing, formation levels will be sealed on a ongoing basis, either through the placement of capping layer to support heavy plant, such as piling mats, or through the placement of concrete blinding to the bases of pile caps and ground beams. This will ensure that the retained materials will be sealed and protected from deterioration and provide a working platform for the follow up activities, improving site conditions, quality and site efficiency. Any materials which have been identified for re-use, or are not being removed off site will be sealed to prevent its deterioration through inclement weather. Additionally, as far as practicable, road going vehicles will remain on paved, or maintained stone hard standings. These areas will be segregated from site plant routes to prevent cross contamination of areas. During the early muckshift works, site controls provided will include the use of drive through wheel wash units as a first line of defence to take off the worst of the dirt before vehicles leave site. This will sit

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immediately inside the entrance / exit barrier barrier of the site and will be a drive on Vtech system by Ecogreen. This has the advantage of being a waterless system preventing the transfer of dirty water onto the road. This will remain in operation until the early works are completed and tarmac has been laid on the internal vehicle routes. At this stage the risk of transfer of dirt onto roads will be minimal and a roadsweeper operating inside and outside the site will take over the cleaning duties.

Once the need for the primary wheelwash is complete and the delivery vehicles are operating on clean a tarmac surface within the site, a secondary control measure will be implemented to ‘contain’ waste materials during high levels of activity or when required to ensure that both the internal and external road conditions are maintained to the highest standards. This will be achieved using road brushes, which will be scheduled for regular visits to suit the site conditions and activities such as high levels of

vehicle activity during concrete pours for Figure 27 - Road sweeper on call example, when poor weather conditions could pose an increased risk. The final stage of the management of these activities involves the ongoing monitoring and management of conditions on a pro-active continual manner to ensure that contingency plans are available and effective in controlling the risk. Our directly employed, trained gateman will diligently control access and assess conditions on a continual basis. They will be the initial point of contact with the public or LFC staff at the site boundary and will present McLH professionally and diligently throughout the works. They will be in regular contact with the project logistics manager, to ensure that any issues or additional controls are implemented timeously.

Figure 26 - Wheel wash

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Erosion & Sediment control We are aware of the proximity of the works and the Kirkby Brook to the north of the site To mitigate the impact of the ground works on this sensitive, protected water course, consideration must be given to the protection of surface water and groundwater run-off from the site. Following appointment we will develop our ‘Erosion and Sediment Control Plan’ to ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the EA and the local authority. The following principals will be implemented during the works:

• Prior to any land disturbing activities the clearing limits, vegetated buffers and any sensitive areas shown on the plan must be clearly delineated on the site. During the construction period no disturbance will be permitted beyond the clearing limits. A minimum of an 8m buffer will be maintained adjacent to surface watercourses (e.g. rivers, ponds) to allow unimpeded access to the EA for undertaking maintenance to the Kirkby Brook • All vegetated buffer zones are to be delineated with high visibility orange construction fence. • Prior to any ground disturbance activities a gravel construction entrance, perimeter sediment control and all erosion and sediment controls not in the direct path of work must be installed for each phase of the development and maintained for duration of each phase. • Procedures should be in place to ensure contractors and other personnel which could pollute are aware of their statutory 28 - gully protection measures responsibility to not ‘cause or knowingly permit’ water pollution. All such persons should be aware and should make their employees aware of the likely causes and consequences of environmental pollution and should be familiar with the erosion and sediment control plan and emergency procedures to be employed. • Cut-off drains must be installed to intercept uncontaminated surface water to prevent it from entering the working area and channelled to a suitable location for dissipation.

29- typical cut off trench

• Materials which may cause pollution shall not be stored near drainage ditches, nor shall they be stored in such a manner that they may fall or be carried into drainage ditches or the temporary SUDS.

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• Equipment liable to float away and potentially polluting materials will not be stored within areas at significant risk of flooding. Fuel oils and other chemicals stored in bulk will be located no less than 10m from any watercourse. • AII earthworks to be undertaken in accordance with BSI Code of Practice for Earthworks, BS6031 :1981 or current best practice and scheduled and staged to limit the area and 30 - Typical settlement lagoon period of time that soil will be exposed. • Temporary storage of topsoil and subsoil in heaps and stockpiles created after land stripping should be located as far away as possible and a minimum of 5m from any drains or controlled waters to prevent any collected materials from either falling or being integrated with run-off into controlled waters. • Surface water or groundwater from excavations or other parts of the working area must not be pumped or be allowed to issue directly into controlled waters or drains. All surface water or groundwater from excavations should be pumped to or intercepted by diversion drains and channelled to the nearest treatment facility to receive appropriate treatment and ensure removal of pollutants prior to surface water dissipation • Where feasibly possible, temporary diversion drains should not intercept run-off from areas • Any drain that conveys sediment-laden runoff must be diverted to a settlement basin or provided with some other treatment prior to dissipation. • All bunds and channels to be compacted by earth moving equipment to prevent erosion during storm events.

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Ecology Through the design and planning process, the development impact on the surrounding ecology has been extensively assessed, with numerous surveys and reports produced to highlight the risk and recommendations to mitigate the negative impact the development could have on the surrounding wildlife and habitats. The Merseyside Environmental Advisory Service (MEAS) have confirmed that the development is adjacent to two statutory designated Local Wildlife Sites (LWS): Northwood Forest Hill Kirkby Brook The key identified ecological drivers for the project are to

• Avoid Northwood Forest Hill Local Wildlife Site (LWS) through design change. • Limit the impact on the Kirkby Brook – Northwood LWS • Ensure water vole presence is positively established and development licenses put in place

This section outlines the risk and our proposed approach to the local ecology around the Kirkby site

Birds Numerous records of rare and common bird species were received from the local records centre and are listed in Appendix C; however, no birds were observed during the site visit. Birds and their nests are afforded legal protection (Appendix B). Habitats present on site are a mixture of parkland trees, amenity grassland, ephemeral grassland and scrub; these habitats are typical of a suburban area with recreation use. It is expected that a range of common bird species will use the habitats within the site as well as neighbouring habitats during the breeding season. Many bird species are declining and are considered to be birds of conservation concern.

Bats There are several records of bat species within a 2km radius of site and given the suitable habitat for bats in the wider area they are anticipated to be present around the site. The features present on site held negligible suitability for roosting bats. Bats and their roosts are afforded legal protection. The site was noted to provide some foraging habitat for bat species, particularly due to the presence of numerous parkland trees bordering the site. The majority of trees present, held negligible suitable bat roosting potential due to limited cracks and crevices. It was observed that the site provided habitat for foraging and commuting bats.

Badgers Although no badger evidence was found during the site survey, several records of badger presence and setts have been reported within 2km of the site, with the most recent account in 2011. Badgers and their setts are afforded legal protection. The habitat present on site holds low potential for badgers (predominantly within the parkland trees) and that the wider landscape contains better habitat for badgers. Therefore, badgers are not anticipated to be present on the site

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Otters Although, no evidence of otters was found during the site survey, several records of otters have been reported within 2km of the surrounding area, with the most recent account in 2009. The waterbody present at the north of site holds low potential for otter (i.e. no areas for couches and holts).

Water vole A number of water vole reports are recorded along the waterbody to the north of the site, with the most recent account in 2011. The watercourse was noted to provide suitable habitat for water voles and a number of holes were present along the watercourse banks during the site visit. The MMD water vole survey report have concluded that the results from the initial and the secondary survey suggest that a licence application is not required due to the lack of activity evidence. There is a risk of this strategy as highlighted by MMD Technical note following meeting with the MEAS. To de- risk the programme it may be necessary to carry out additional surveys and apply for a license for the eventuality that water voles are confirmed during the works. A Natural England licence to trap and translocate should be obtained in order to legally carry out the trapping and translocation. To avoid conflict with the programme, licence applications are recommended to be submitted 10 weeks before trapping takes place, to allow NE to assess all the documents.

Amphibians (including great crested newt) The wide spread species of reptiles; slow worm, common lizard and, adder are known to be present within the wider area. Amphibians such great crested newts, common frog and common toad have also been recorded within this area. The site was noted to provide some suitable habitat for reptiles and amphibians at interfaces of differing habitats i.e. parkland trees, scrub, standing water and/or debris piles. These interfaces provide areas for reptiles to bask and provide shelter within dwarf heath and under debris (i.e. log piles). However, no waterbodies were present within the Site. The nearest waterbody is 250m north east in Northwood forest hills LWS. As best practise, a toolbox talk will be given before construction commences. This talk will include guidance on encountering amphibians.

Invasive Species Himalayan Balsam was noted within the tall ruderal mosaic bordering the site. Further inspection will be required to determine extend and most suitable treatment method.

Implications and recommendations

The following table summarises the implications and recommendations outlined for the Kirkby training facility site:

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Summary Species records indicate that otter, water vole, badgers, common species of birds and various species of bats are present within 2km of the site location. With the exception to water vole, the red line site boundary has low ecological value. There is potential for a number of protected or notable species to be present either within or adjacent to the training ground. These species include reptiles and amphibians, breeding birds, badgers, bats, otters and water voles. The recorded presence of water vole is the greatest factor to consider and is likely to incur some constraints and considerations for the proposed works. Further surveys are required with regards to water voles and mitigation must be implemented in order to comply with planning and legislative requirements. Desk top studies and field survey work have identified that water vole are the key species noted on site.

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Site constraints & risks In preparing our delivery strategy and Construction Management Plan for LFC Kirkby training ground, we have spent a great deal of time understanding and creating a construction methodology that is unique in addressing the specific constraints of this development. Key constraints Projects of this scale always have a degree of complexity and interface which needs to be managed carefully. This project is no different, with its own individualities that we have addressed through the development of our construction methodology and logistics plan. These solutions have been adapted to suit the individual project constraints, rather than cramming the standard construction methods into the sensitive environment that surrounds the existing LFC Academy in Kirkby. We have visited the site on several occasions to establish buildability constraints, opportunities and understand the public and construction interface surrounding the site. Some of the key site constraints are noted below, with proposed mitigation measures outlined in the following table:

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We have reviewed these constraints and identified the main key issues along with our proposed solutions for each below. These solutions have been built into our proposed logistics strategy:

Item Constraint Solution/ mitigation 1 U23 pitch to remain in Works scheduling and boundary controls designed to operation at all times minimise impact to existing training facilities and pitches. Renewal of U23 pitch now removed from work scope. Works within Academy grounds to be planned and agreed in advance to minimise disruption 2 Trees to be retained A review of the trees to be retained has been carried out and our proposal in line with the recommendations BS 5837:2012 is outlined within the Environmental Controls section of this document. 3 Proximity to residential area No working during un -social h ours. Public community engagement to be continuous throughout the works. Ensure best practice to minimise any potential impact on local community. 4 Moss Lane to remain open Our programme can accom modate the shared footpath and to pedestrians and cyclists cycle path remaining along Moss Lane until the proposed until new path constructed date. Gate men to ensure facilities for pedestrians and cyclists crossing site vehicles routes are maintained to high standard to ensure safety. 5 Archaeology Trial excavations have taken place. Early engagement is required to determine extent and timing of any future excavations 6 Unexploded Ordnance Non-intrusive surveys have been followed up with controlled (UXOs) excavation surveys by specialist to determine risk, concluding the UXB-related threat for those ground volumes that have been subjected to UXO Survey and controlled excavation is negligible. All site personnel should continue to be briefed on the potential for UXO encounter as a precautionary measure and if any suspicious items are discovered, then PLANIT should be contacted immediately 7 Kirkby Brook LWS / Water Buffer zone to be protected to ensure impact minimised. voles Outfall connections to be managed under EA approval. Further survey to establish population and licensing requirements 8 Works adjacent to other We are fully aware that other contractors will require to work in community pitch contractor adjacent areas, and LFC appointed within the new facility prior to handover. We will work collaboratively with all project stakeholders to ensure the best Client outcomes are enabled. Regular coordination and engagement will be led by the site managers to ensure positive working relationships are fostered 9 Impact on local roads/ Delivery and logistics strategy designed to control activity on Industrial estate local roads and preventing congestion, disruption and muck being trailed onto public surfaces. 10 Live services running Safe digging practices to be controlled under permit to through site excavate at all times. All utilities to be marked on site, with diversions carried out early to de-risk work activities. Protection measures to be implemented to ensure continuity of service of the Academy is not impacted 11 Potential ACMs within Ensure early ACM survey and manage removal in line with best

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community pitches practice changing rooms

Work at height All work at height is potentially high risk and historically responsible for the highest number of major incidents on construction sites. When assessing access and construction methods, a collaborative approach is taken with our supply chain, to ensure that the safest and most suitable methods of access are implemented in line with the Work at Height Regulation’s hierarchy of control. Where work at height cannot be eliminated, trade specific access arrangements will be agreed with our suppliers. Our proposals allow for a variety of means of access, including collective fall prevention, use of scaffold, mewp access and perimeter edge protection to all leading edges. Only where no other practical means of access is available, work restraint and fall arrest equipment will be authorised for use.

Phasing of the works Detailed phasing of the works has been carried out in determining our construction programme for the works. This programme is attached in the Programme section of this submission, along with a narrative and phasing diagrams to support the methodology proposed. The programme is also included in Appendix 1 of this document

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Waste management McLaughlin & Harvey have operated Site Waste Management Plans on all projects for over ten years and use the process to record and report on the quantity, type and composition of wastes arising from our activities. On the LFC Kirkby project, McLaughlin & Harvey will operate an online BRE Smartwaste Plan accessible to all stakeholders. The plan will be structured to meet with our ‘Halving Waste to Landfill’ Commitment, recording in a format compatible to demonstrate BREEAM credits. McLaughlin & Harvey will identify, prioritise and select options to design out waste, by Project Teams committing time to project waste planning and working closely with the Client, Designers, Suppliers and Sub Contractors. This will include:

• SWMP prepared at project planning stage • Design review to assess minimising waste through value engineering. • SWMP developed with the project team to further optimise measures to minimise reduce, reuse, recover and recycle waste. • Sub-contractor pre acceptance meeting with all appointed representatives being required to provide waste estimates. • Meaningful ongoing project waste reviews, recorded findings, development of ongoing initiatives.

We will set targets for waste reduction, maximised reuse of materials (including excavation materials as appropriate) by:

• Sharing information across the business. • Waste reporting by subcontractors as a mandatory contract condition. • Planning - involving liaison with waste management companies to harness expertise on specific project needs, challenges and set out diversion from landfill efficiencies including, segregation and co-mingle arrangements. • Benchmarks, targets put in place to achieve and demonstrate compliance • Design reviews to establish possibilities for prefabrication of building fabric components along with the utilisation of modular components. • Take back arrangements with sub-contractors / suppliers. • Provision of central dedicated space for the segregated recycled waste streams.

McLaughlin & Harvey will endeavour to increase material recycled content and contribute effectively to meeting the waste cost saving and waste reduction objectives by:

• On site standard to segregate waste, utilising identified skips managed by a waste champion • Suppliers are encouraged to remove packaging from site as part of the delivery cycle

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• On site McLaughlin & Harvey will work with all parties to promote the benefits of waste elimination / reduction / re-use / recycling principles • Variations will be reviewed for waste potential and alternatives discussed with designers • All sites will contribute to the Woodland Trust Plant. To date, we have contributed to the creation of 5000m2 of new native woodland and have offset 200 tonnes of carbon. • Support of local Kirkby Remake Yourself Hub Initiative, donating off cuts and pallets for reuse in furniture making • All personnel on site will be inducted on the Site Waste Management Strategy

On the LFC Kirkby project, McLaughlin & Harvey will look into the setup of an off-site re-cycling centre; the facility will be managed by our partnered waste management contractor who has successfully operated a number of these facilities. The facility will consist of a service yard / sorting area and support commodity specific skips, completely separate from the construction areas. The recycling centre will be supported by on site mobile skips which will be emptied and returned to work locations as required. Staffing will be dependent on demand from work activities. This unique process also allows us to measure and engage specific trade wastes and engage and educate any waste offenders to promote improved practice. Data will be collected using the Smartwaste system or equivalent and recorded online with Client access made available if required.

Quality A specific LFC Kirkby Training Facilities Quality project plan will be developed at the plan and start up stage, ensuring process controls are established and implemented to manage and monitor project specific Quality requirements. (Please find draft plan enclosed at the end of this section) The plan will be maintained by the project director, Neil Jackson, to support project delivery and has been set out to communicate clearly the quality management structure, processes, procedures, minimum requirements and expectations for this project, including the following:

• Confirmation by McLaughlin & Harvey of the quality of work completed; • Advising Site Staff of their role within the McLaughlin & Harvey site organisation including individual responsibilities and authorities for quality delivery; • Control of technical information so that work is carried out to the project specifications, drawings, material schedules, instructions and programme; • Control of materials and services such that the correct specifications are obtained and used without damage or deterioration; • Raising or challenging as soon as apparent any divergences on issues with specification or documentation that may in their opinion be detrimental to quality;

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• Preparation and use of Quality

Records covering all elements of Structure & the work. This document lists the Skills of the Regular Team Close liaison required submissions, quality with LFC audits team inspections, tests and records; • Identification of Work Packages Areas zoned Experienced and preparation of Inspection & & snagged in Supply chain Test Plans; sequence partners • Carrying out the work itself, along with inspections and tests, in accordance with the specified McLH Quality Sample Management Up Front Schedule Control requirements. When necessary, for LFC specific unique test procedures and specific work instructions will be prepared and used; Benchmarkin g to confirm Project • Use of standard Quality Record quality Quality Plan Forms and Check Lists in standards Mock-ups to connection with the various check production Pre-Delivery procedures; components Prototypes to Inspections • Confirmation that the system is work test together feasibility of effective by reviews and internal details Quality Audits carried out by the McLaughlin and Harvey SHEQ Team.

Getting it Right First Time

• McLaughlin & Harvey’s route to a defect free handover and ‘getting it right first time’ on the LFC training facilities project will be achieved through the following processes: • one person responsible for managing the overall ‘zero defects’ process – Neil Jackson, Project Director • ensuring there is a regular ongoing programme of inspections with LFC and their representatives to check that the quality levels achieved are compliant and accepted • testing to prove the performance and suitability of materials, structures, installations with copies of results of all tests made available for LFC’s Employer’s Agent • provision of a control area for inspection/approval by LFC to ensure works comply with specifications, drawings and standards required, all subsequent work will be of a standard not less than that expected • Use of mock ups and prototypes in order to ascertain quality levels • use of ‘snagging’ system from the start of the project - identify and log any defects as the work progresses and track remedial work and acceptance sign off • attending to any remedial work immediately, assigning tasks and agreeing completion timescales appropriately • validating and verifying any remedial work carried out • holding weekly defect management reviews with the project management team • ensuring no reliance will be placed on last minute inspections / lists from the client or their representative

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• utilising the non-conformance reporting system to advise and manage concerns effectively • Pre-delivery inspections • ensuring all team members are aware of LFC’s design specifications, quality requirements and rule book documentation • design, materials and workmanship will comply with all relevant current British Standards, where no BS exists for particular materials specified, materials shall be of high quality and consistent with the performance required. • State quality level requirements prior to package subcontractor’s site commencement, in bid documents, in pre-start meetings and sub-contractor order documents • Training subcontractors on quality standards and levels of quality and finish required • Segregation and demarcation of completed areas and rooms • Sign off sheets • Regular auditing

Snagging We intend to utilise the ‘Snag R’ system for the recording, monitoring and ‘close out’ of defect items. This system has been used extensively by McLaughlin & Harvey and our supply chain on many previous projects. We will ensure that SnagR is setup and made live following the pre-start meeting and before any works commence on site. The aim of this is to allow the recording of defects, snags, non-compliances and any other observations that require a response from day one and not just four weeks from the end of a project. Sub-Contractor Snagging To help ensure a quality handover is achieved all Sub-Contractors will snag and de-snag their own work before it is handed over to McLaughlin & Harvey. In the first instance Sub-Contractors will snag their own works using the standard McLaughlin & Harvey template. Within 5 working days, McLaughlin & Harvey Project Managers shall then transfer the Sub-Contractor snagging list on to SnagR. Going forward, the management and close-out of snags will be carried out by the Sub-Contractors using SnagR on their own devices. McLaughlin & Harvey Snagging Once the Sub-Contractor has snagged and de-snagged their work it will then be offered up to McLaughlin & Harvey, who will then inspect the works for any further snags and to verify all works are spec compliant. Any further snags that are found will be recorded by our Project Managers and assigned to the relevant Sub-Contractor for their action. LFC Client Team Snagging We will ensure that key areas of the building are completed and offered to the client team as complete ahead of practical completion to allow client team inspection & snagging. Following client snagging, our Project Manager will allocate any snags to the relevant sub-contractor. We recognise that to achieve zero defects at handover, this process must start from the outset of the works and continue throughout the construction period. We are committed to delivering outstanding build quality for LFC and we will ensure our route to Zero Defects is embedded within the team culture from the earliest stages of the project. We want to exit the Kirkby project on a high note, producing world class training facilities which we can all be proud of.

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Soft Landings We will provide a Soft Landings approach for end-users by retaining staff beyond practical completion, to assist the end-users into full and best use of the new building. This will include post-handover M&E inspections, fine-tuning systems and performance monitoring. In the rare event that defects aren’t picked up prior to handover, as part of the liability period these will be managed quickly and effectively by our dedicated Aftercare Manager, Graeme McIntyre. Graeme will visit the site to meet the users and discuss how the building is performing. Project Director, Neil Jackson will also remain involved during the defects period to pursue, remedy and monitor any defects. Defect response times will be discussed and agreed with LFC. We utilise a 24/7 client helpline whereby the LFC project team can report defects, any defects are logged immediately and we ensure an immediate response. The defect will be escalated immediately to Graeme McIntyre and Robbie Clark, Operations Director. Our subcontractors will also be made available to conduct defect work expediently.

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Appendices

Appendix 1 – Construction Programme

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Appendix 2 - Checklist of Condition Closure

Condition Description Addressed 11a Methods for the mitigation of noise and vibration from Page 25 -27 building works, and also from the operation of any temporary power generation or pumping plant which will operate overnight.

11b Methods for dust control and suppression. Page 27 -28 11c Control of transfer of mud out of the site - details of Page 28 -31 wheel washing facilities including location and type.

11d Layout of site compound including identification of areas Page 19 -22 for the storage of plant and materials, loading / unloading and turning areas for delivery vehicles. 11e Management of deliveries including prevention of Page 4 -6 waiting / layover of construction related traffic on the highway, measures for the control of traffic to and from the site and consideration of any temporary traffic management arrangements which may be necessary during periods of construction.

11f A programme of works including phasing. Page 40 11g Construction staff parking arrangements. Page 18 -19 11h Adequate provision for addressing any a bnormal wear Page 10 and tear to the highway. 11i Details of how both the Kirkby Brook Watercourse and Page 32 -37 Local Wildlife Site and Northwood Forest Hills Local Wildlife Site would be protected during site development work.

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