Your Ref: PA06308/16 Our Ref: EA00002/17 th Date: 12 May 2017

Ms. Anna Dora Deguara f/Executive Chairperson Planning Authority St. Francis Ravelin Floriana

Dear A. Deguara,

Planning reference: PA06308/16 Other reference: EA00002/17 Description of proposal: "Construction of residential development as per policy NHSW08 of the North Harbours Local Plan; namely consisting in villas around the perimeter of the site (as per the same planning criteria and prevailing villa character of the area), quadruple units on the inner part of the site; retention of existing axial route; and provision of pedestrian routes"

Location: Site at (Land), Triq il-Madliena/ Triq Esprit Barthet/ Triq in- Nafra/ Triq il-Militar, Triq Il- Kajjarum, Madliena, Swieqi, Malta

1. Overview of Proposal

PA 6308/16 is an outline development application which seeks to develop the Central Madliena Opportunity Area as identified in the North Harbours Local Plan (Map SW5). The project will involve the construction of circa 70 detached villas around the perimeter of the site and quadruple units on the inner part of the site with the aim to respect the existing low density urban character. A number of other public open spaces are also being proposed.

The site is located within the development zone of Swieqi and is accessed via ‘Triq il- Madliena’, ‘Triq il-Militar’ and ‘Triq in-Nafra’. The site has an approximate area of 49,230m² while the built up portion of the site covers a footprint of 11,192m². Presently the land is vacant and undeveloped, and is mainly used for agricultural purposes. The surrounding area is a low density residential area consisting mainly of detached and semi-detached villas.

2. Summary of the EIA screening and exemption processes followed

The proposal qualified for the submission of a Project Description Statement (PDS) under Schedule IA, Category II, Section 3.1.2.1 (Developments with a site area of more than 3 ha) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2007 (S.L. 549.46).

The PDS was submitted on the 19th December 2016 and a site visit was subsequently carried out by ERA officials to determine the nature of the site and allow for better EIA screening. Following the review of the PDS to determine the EIA screening conclusion and in line with sub-regulation 3(8) of the EIA Regulations, 2007 (S.L. 549.46), the applicant submitted a detailed justification as to why the proposal is unlikely to have significant environmental impacts on the 6th April 2017.

Following this submission, internal and external consultations were carried out during the two- week consultation period (10th April 2017 – 24th April 2017) on the proposed exemption. Comments were received from the Malta Resources Authority (MRA), Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA), BirdLife Malta (BLM) and the Environmental Health Directorate (EHD), A copy of the replies submitted by external consultees can be found in Appendix II.

A notification stating that the application does not require the submission of an EIA was published on the Government Gazette (copy attached) as G.N. 489 of 2017 on the 5th May 2017.

3. EIA screening conclusion and recommended way forward

3.1. EIA screening conclusion

The Schedule IB screening report (Appendix I) identifies that impacts of the development are unlikely to be significant to the point of warranting an EIA, as long as various mitigation measures are duly incorporated into the mainstream development consent mechanism and mitigated by means of conditions and specifications (e.g. approved documents) in the development permit.

In this regard, the proposal does not require the submission of an Environmental Planning Statement (EPS) and qualifies for the exemption process established in the EIA Regulations, as per Regulation 3(8) of S.L. 549.46).

3.2. Recommended consultations

It is being recommended that the following entities are also consulted: WSC in view of the potential requirement of a sewer discharge permit; the Regulator for Energy and Waster Services in view of energy/fuel storage issues in view of registration of borehole/s and the Occupational Health and Safety Authority.

3.3. Screening disclaimer

The above screening results, the ensuing conclusions and recommendations are without prejudice to any required changes or updates should the development proposal be eventually modified or should the information/assumptions provided turn out to be incorrect. Any deviations of the proposal from this submission, or failure to honour any conditions tied to the screening conclusion, would need to be re-assessed and the merits of this screening would need to be re-opened.

Yours faithfully,

Stephanie Farrugia Senior Officer f/Director Environment Affairs Appendices

Appendix I: EIA Screening

Environmental Impact Assessment

Screening

(According to Schedule IB of S.L. 549.46)

PA file no.: PA 6308/16

Other EA 00002/17 reference:

Project Title: Construction of residential development as per policy NHSW08 of the North Harbours Local Plan; namely consisting in villas around the perimeter of the site (as per the same planning criteria and prevailing villa character of the area), quadruple units on the inner part of the site; retention of existing axial route; and provision of pedestrian routes.

Location: Site at (Land), Triq il-Madliena/ Triq Esprit Barthet/ Triq in-Nafra/ Triq il- Militar, Triq Il- Kajjarum, Madliena, Swieqi, Malta.

Screening date: February 2017

1. Description of Proposal

1.1 Outline of project/development

PA 6308/16 is an outline development application which seeks to develop the Central Madliena Opportunity Area as identified in the North Harbours Local Plan (Map SW5). This designation is governed by Policy NHSW08 which outlines the guidelines on the densities amongst other factors for development and Policy NHSW 09 respectively (see fig.1). The project will involve the construction of circa 70 detached villas around the perimeter of the site and quadruple units on the inner part of the site with the aim to respect the existing low density scenario. A plaza is also being proposed towards the centre of the site which will be retained as an open space with an existing fountain acting as the main landmark (see Fig.2). The North Harbour Local Plan designates specific convenience shopping areas having a maximum of five local shops within the Central Madliena Opportunity Site (refer to Policy NHSW08).

A number of other public open spaces are also being proposed. These will be accessed through the existing, axial linear route which will be updated to improve pedestrian connectivity.

1.2 Site description and related considerations

The site is located within the development zone of Swieqi and is accessed via ‘Triq il- Madliena’, ‘Triq il-Militar’ and ‘Triq in-Nafra’ (see Fig.3). The site has an approximate area of 49,230m² while the built up portion of the site covers a footprint of 11,192m². Presently the land is vacant and undeveloped, and is mainly used for agricultural purposes. The surrounding area is a low density residential area consisting mainly of detached and semi- detached villas. The works are envisaged to be carried out in three phases (including subphases):

Phase 1: Soil removal, road and block formation, pedestrian access, on site storage, excavation of basements and construction of dwellings. Phase 2: Construction of villas. Finishing of buildings externally and internally. Phase 3: Formation of public open space through the restoration and construction of the central axis, plaza and cart ruts area.

Figure 1: Central Madliena Opportunity Area - North Harbours Local Plan Map SW5

Figure 2: Proposed Masterplan and layout of residential units

Figure 3: 2016 aerial Image of site extent (outlined).

2. EIA-relevant history

2.1 Relevant EIA/screening criteria (citations refer to S.L. 549.46, except where otherwise specified):

Schedule IA, Category II, Section 3.1.2.1 (Developments with a site area of more than 3 ha) of the EIA Regulations, 2007 (S.L. 549.46).

2.2 Version of documents used for screening:

1. Project Description Statement (PDS) dated 16th December 2016 (PA 6308/16/5a/b/c) referred to ERA on 17th October 2016 (PA 6308/16/20). 2. Other relevant documentation in the case file for application PA 6308/16.

3. Screening Matrix

Que Questions to Identified potential Is this likely to result in a Docu stio be impacts significant effect? ment n Considered refere Num Briefly describe Briefly justify nce ber: 1 Will Yes. The proposal lies No  Unclear PDS construction, within the development pg.8 operation or zone and has been No significant impacts are decommissioni identified as the Central envisaged given that the ng of the Madliena Opportunity proposal lies within a site Project involve Area in accordance with designated for development. In actions which Map SW5 of the North this regard, any concerns with will cause Harbours Local Plan. regards to land uptake and physical The current land use land-use are best addressed Que Questions to Identified potential Is this likely to result in a Docu stio be impacts significant effect? ment n Considered refere Num Briefly describe Briefly justify nce ber: changes in the consists in of a tract of directly through the locality land which is currently development permitting (topography, vacant, undeveloped process. landuse, and subdivided in a changes in number of agricultural water bodies, land holdings, covering etc)? a site area of c. 49,230m².

2 Will Yes. The proposal will Yes No  Unclear PDS construction or require construction pgs. operation of materials namely, No. The use of such resources 13 & the Project use concrete (49,200 cu m), for this individual project per se 26. natural stone (16,500sqm) and is not likely to have a significant resources such steel reinforcement impact. as land, water, (1,345,290 kg). Such materials or resources are neither The energy requirements of the energy, renewable nor in such proposals are expected to be especially any short supply as to be minimal, thus no significant resources markedly affected by impact is envisaged. which are non- this project per se. renewable or Given that the proposed in short The project seeks to development site mainly supply? adopt an consists of agricultural land, environmentally friendly soil which is a non-renewable approach through the resource will be lost. use of solar energy for water heating and The applicant is committing electricity generation. himself to use the soil for the Water conservation and soft landscaping design of the recycling of rainwater project. Any unused soil is to will be re-used in be deposited at a site approved gardens and as second by the Department of class water. A low Agriculture. In this instance, no energy light system is significant impacts are being proposed. envisaged. Nevertheless, it is envisaged that fertile soil will be lost.

3 Will the Project Dust emissions may No  Unclear / involve use, also occur during storage, demolition, excavations No considering the nature and transport, and construction scale of the proposal which is handling or phases, which may low density. production of have a temporary substances or impact on the nearby Moreover, any possible impacts materials or residential dwellings, during construction may be energy, together with other sufficiently mitigated through especially any emissions that would be resources generated by machinery the application of mitigation which could be during construction. measures identified in the harmful to Environmental Management human health During operation, the Construction Site Regulations or the proposal will increase (S.L.552.09) and through Que Questions to Identified potential Is this likely to result in a Docu stio be impacts significant effect? ment n Considered refere Num Briefly describe Briefly justify nce ber: environment or operational traffic. additional conditions to be raise concerns included in the mainstream about actual or development process perceived risks mechanism. to human health? Waste management during operation will consist in normal municipal waste generated by domestic uses. 4 Will the Project Yes. During No  Unclear / produce solid construction, solid wastes during waste will be generated No. Given the nature of the construction, from excavation works, development, the amount of operation or however given the scale waste to be generated during decommissioni and nature of the construction and operation is ng? proposal the amounts not considered to be significant. are not likely to be significant. The development should be in line with the Waste Waste generated during Management Plan for the operation will consist in Maltese Islands 2014-2020 normal municipal waste generated by domestic particularly with Section 3.8.5 uses. on Urban Design for Waste Management.

5 Will the project Yes. No  Unclear / release pollutants or During construction: No. During construction, any temporary minor dust emissions of dust and NOx are hazardous, emissions from site temporary and can be toxic or clearance and sufficiently mitigated through noxious excavation and NOx substances to from construction the application of measures air? vehicles. identified in the Environmental Management Construction Site During operation: NOx Regulations (S.L.552.09). In from operational traffic this regard, the impact is not to and from the considered to be significant. residential dwellings.

During operation emissions from NOx are not expected to be significant given that the proposal consists in the development of low density residential units. Que Questions to Identified potential Is this likely to result in a Docu stio be impacts significant effect? ment n Considered refere Num Briefly describe Briefly justify nce ber: 6 Will the Project Yes. The construction No  Unclear PDS cause noise phase is likely to give pg. 27 and vibration rise to noise and No significant impacts are or release of vibration affecting the envisaged. During construction light, heat, residential area nearby. the applicant must: energy or electromagneti The operational phase (i) Adopt mitigation measures c radiation? and increase in traffic in that reduce noise the area may also emissions at source; and contribute to an (ii) Comply with the increase in noise. requirements of the Environmental Management Construction Site Regulations (S.L. 552.09).

Traffic induced noise emissions during operation are expected to increase from the existing baseline, however these are not considered to be significant given that the proposal consists in the development of low density residential units.

7 Will the Project Yes. No  Unclear lead to risks of contamination During construction, the No. The proposal is not likely to of land or project may contribute lead to risks of contamination of water from to contaminated runoff land or water from releases of releases of from exposed vehicle pollutants onto the ground or pollutants onto access routes on the into surface waters, the ground or site, or runoff from the groundwater, coastal waters or into surface proposed landscaped the sea as long as the waters, area. requirements of the groundwater, Environmental Management coastal waters Construction Site Regulations or the sea? (S.L.552.09) are duly followed.

8 Will there be No increase in the risk No  Unclear / any risk of of accidents is accidents envisaged, other than No significant environmentally- during ‘normal’ occupational relevant impacts are construction or risks typically envisaged. operation of associated with the Project construction activity and which could commercial operation, affect human including offices. health or the environment?

Que Questions to Identified potential Is this likely to result in a Docu stio be impacts significant effect? ment n Considered refere Num Briefly describe Briefly justify nce ber: 9 Will the Project Yes, but only to a No  Unclear / result in social limited extent. The changes for project will introduce No. This increase in the example, in approximately 70 new number of residential dwellings demography, residential units within will not have a significant traditional an already well- impact on the surrounding lifestyles, established locality which is also a employment? development zone. residential zone.

10 Are there any No, such factors are No  Unclear such factors known of. which should No impacts are envisaged. be considered such as the consequential development which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality?

11 Are there any Yes. However, the area No  Unclear PDS areas on or where the cart ruts and pg.7 around the fountain are located will No. The Superintendence of location which be retained as public Cultural Heritage (SCH) noted are protected open space to respect that the proposed development under the buffer identified in will not affect the existing international or the Local Plan (Central cultural features in view that national or Madliena Opportunity these will be integrated in the local legislation Map SW5). design of the project. for their ecological, Nevertheless, the SCH landscape, acknowledged that other cultural or cultural heritage features may other value, be uncovered during the which could be execution of the project. Hence, affected by the the information requested by project? the SCH in its consultation reply should be taken on board (PA 06308/16/79a in PA file). Stones from rubble walls should be properly dismantled for reuse.

12 Are there any No such areas are Yes No  Unclear areas on or known of, however Que Questions to Identified potential Is this likely to result in a Docu stio be impacts significant effect? ment n Considered refere Num Briefly describe Briefly justify nce ber: around the within the whole extent No. A number of old trees, location which of the site a number of mainly some olive tree are important mature trees, such as specimens might be affected. or sensitive for Olea europea can be In this regard, a tree survey reasons of found in an individual, might be necessary to their ecology sporadic fashion. determine which trees will be e.g. wetlands, uprooted. This should be watercourses requested and processed or other water through the mainstream bodies, the development permitting coastal zone, mechanisms to safeguard the mountains, mentioned trees. forests or woodlands, which could be affected by the project?

13 Are there any No such areas are Yes No  Unclear PDS areas on or known of, although pg. 27 around the there are a number of No significant impacts are location which rubble walls enclosing envisaged. are used by the individual land protected, parcels which provide a important or habitat for fauna and sensitive flora. species of fauna or flora e.g. for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration, which could be affected by the project?

14 Are there any No such areas are No  Unclear / inland, coastal, known of. marine or No significant impacts are underground envisaged. waters on or around the location which could be affected by the project?

Que Questions to Identified potential Is this likely to result in a Docu stio be impacts significant effect? ment n Considered refere Num Briefly describe Briefly justify nce ber: 15 Are there any No such areas are No  Unclear / areas or known of. features of No significant impacts are high landscape envisaged. or scenic value on or around the location which could be effected by the project?

16 Are there any No such areas are No  Unclear / routes or known of. facilities on or No significant impacts are around the envisaged. location which are used by the public for access to recreation or other facilities, which could be affected by the project?

17 Are there any Yes. Triq Sant’ Andrija, No  Unclear PDS transport Swieqi, which is located pgs.8 routes on or at an approximate No the low density & 27. around the distance of 340sqm development and ancillary location which from the site facilities will not contribute to are susceptible experiences high levels further traffic congestion in Triq to congestion of traffic and congestion Sant’ Andrija, Swieqi. or which cause as it is a major arterial environmental road. problems, which could be affected by the project?

18 Is the project in No. The site is not in a No  Unclear PDS a location visually sensitive pg.7 where it is location or open No significant impacts are likely to be countryside such as envisaged given the proposal’s highly visible to valley sides and nature, scale and location many people? escarpments. The within the Development Zone. Swieqi, Madliena and The proposal is expected to Ibragg areas are close the wide open gap dominated by detached between the built plots along and semi-detached ‘Triq il-Madliena’. villas which follow design regulations and low density Que Questions to Identified potential Is this likely to result in a Docu stio be impacts significant effect? ment n Considered refere Num Briefly describe Briefly justify nce ber: development as per North Harbour Local Plan. The remaining area is dominated by terraced houses and other terraced development. 19 Are there any No such areas are No  Unclear PDS areas or known of although there pg. 7 features of are a number of rubble The heritage value of the historic or walls enclosing the existing rubble walls/dwarf cultural individual land parcels. walls has also been highlighted importance on Rubble walls may host by the Superintendence of or around the protected reptiles. Cultural Heritage. This entity location which Hedgehogs may also be suggested the retention and could be breeding and foraging in incorporation of the existing affected by the the area. dwarf walls surrounding the project? different field areas into the project (PA 06308/16/79a in PA file). Even though the area may harbour protected fauna, the proposal is not likely to have a significant effect given that such species will likely migrate to other areas nearby. 20 Is the project No. The site lies within No  Unclear PDS located in a a committed pg.8 previously development zone. undeveloped Refer to Question 1. Reply to Question 1 refers. area where there will be loss of greenfield land?

21 Are there Yes. The site is situated No  Unclear PDS existing land within the built-up area pg.8 uses on or of Swieqi/Madliena. No significant impacts are around the envisaged since the proposal location e.g. consists of low-density homes, residential development on gardens, other generally similar lines as private already existing in the property, surrounding areas. industry, commerce, Detailed considerations that recreation, may be relevant to the public open development under space, consideration are best community addressed directly through the facilities, mainstream development agriculture, permitting process. forestry, tourism, mining Que Questions to Identified potential Is this likely to result in a Docu stio be impacts significant effect? ment n Considered refere Num Briefly describe Briefly justify nce ber: or quarrying which could be affected by the project?

22 Are there any No such future uses are No  Unclear / plans for future currently envisaged or land uses on known of. No significant impacts are or around the envisaged. location which could be affected by the project?

23 Are there any Yes. The area No  Unclear / areas on or surrounding the site around the (Swieqi/Madliena) is No. Given the scale and nature location which characterised primarily of the development, the are densely by residential uses; proposal is not likely to have a populated or some ancillary, small- significant effect on the built up, which scale commercial surrounding locality. could be premises, religious, affected by the community facilities, project? commercial outlets, and open space community facilities.

24 Are there any Reply to question 23 No  Unclear / areas on or refers. around the Refer to reply to question 23. location which are occupied by sensitive land uses e.g. hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities which could be affected by the project?

25 Are there any Reply to question 7 No  Unclear / areas on or refers. around the Reply to question 7 refers. location which contain important, high quality or scarce Que Questions to Identified potential Is this likely to result in a Docu stio be impacts significant effect? ment n Considered refere Num Briefly describe Briefly justify nce ber: resources e.g. groundwater, surface waters, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals, which could be affected by the project?

26 Are there any Yes, the NO2 passive Yes No  Unclear / areas on or diffusive tube readings around the at 62 ug/m3 vs a limit of The nature of the proposal i.e., location which 40 ug/m3 measured low density residential have already along ‘Triq Sant’ development is not such that subject to Andrija’ exceed the significant environmental pollution or acceptable limits. impacts are envisaged as a environmental result of this individual damage e.g. development per se. where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded, which could be affected by the project?

27 Is the project No. No  Unclear / location susceptible to No significant impacts are earthquakes, envisaged. or subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions e.g. temperature inversions, fogs, severe winds, which could cause the project to present environmental problems?

Appendix II: Collation of comments received during the public consultation stage for the EIA Exemption process for PA 06308/16 (EA 00002/17).

Entity Comment Malta Resources The MRA has no comments on this submission in so far as the Authority functions under its immediate remit.

Email dated However, if the proposed development includes excavation works 10/04/2017 that reach partially or totally within the saturated zone, then the developer should submit an application in writing to the MRA including the details specified in regulation 5(1) of the Borehole drilling and excavation works within the saturated zone regulations (SL423.32).

This assessment is based primarily on the documentation that was published on the weblink provided as on the date of the assessment. The Authority made its assessment on a good faith basis and reserves the right to review its position and, or to take action against the authors of the documentation and, or the applicant if information relevant to its assessment (particularly the prior use of the site where the development is proposed) is 'buried' or concealed (including through the submission of documentation that is not text searchable).

This, and any other response in writing by the MRA to the application submitted for consultation or to any other documentation, should not in any way be deemed as approving or endorsing the application in any form or of condoning any matter that falls beyond the MRA’s immediate remit as established under the Malta Resources Authority Act and as in force on the date of the relevant response. In particular, while noting that the development will be taking place within the 100m groundwater safeguard zones, you are reminded that with the coming into force of the Act No. XXV of 2015 establishing the Regulator for Energy and Water Services, the Water Policy Framework Regulations and the Protection of Groundwater against Pollution and Deterioration Regulations have been excluded from the remit of Malta Resources Authority and as such the MRA has no authority to take a position on matters regulated by these regulations or indeed any other matter that does not fall within its remit. While this response may be published, any response by the MRA may not be publicly used or mentioned as a general or partial approval by the MRA of the matter referred to for consultation. Flimkien għal Ambjent Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar maintains that due to the extensive Aħjar (FAA) area of the proposed development an EIA should be prepared in order to ensure that any possible negative environmental impacts Email dated resulting from the project are noted and mitigation measures 13/04/2017 implemented at the early stages of planning. Among the possible negative environmental impacts arising from this development,

FAA wishes to highlight the following:

- Complete sealing of extensive undeveloped area - Increased pressure on rural areas through increased urbanization - Negative impact on water management and increased flood risk - Loss of agricultural land - Loss of mature/protected trees - Loss of flaura and fauna - Negative impact on historic sites/fabric

BirdLife Malta Due to the extensive size of the development, we urge for a full EIA as per Schedule 1A, Category I Section 3.1.1.1 of the Environmental Email dated Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2007. The size of the 17/04/2017 proposed development is not stated in the PDS, however, on page 26, section 8, it is stated that the “Total Hollow Concrete Blocks” requires material usage as of 135,500sqm which exceeds the size of 10ha already. Another indicator to estimate the size of the proposed development cannot be found in the PDS and should be indicated in the document.

The environmental impacts and mitigation measures of the proposed development have to be analyzed appropriately in the EIS. These include, by building up the area the land surface will be covered completely. This results in loss of agricultural land, degradation of vegetation currently growing on site and disturbance of water systems and water surface run-off. We would also like to highlight the general issue of increased urbanization in Malta which contributes to the loss of rural areas.

Environmental Health Applicant is recommended to adopt best practice methods Directorate together with good site practices and ensure compliance with Environmental Management Site Regulations during the pre- Email dated construction and construction phase and to implement all 24/04/2017 proposed mitigation measures so as to cause least nuisance and mitigate adverse air impacts (especially from dust dispersion and emissions from heavy vehicles, equipment and machinery), noise and vibration impacts on sensitive receptors (the residents) in the Area of Influence and on the general public. Effective and continuous noise, vibration and dust control measures during all the phases of the construction works is of utmost importance to mitigate adverse impacts (which are likely to span the entire construction period ) on nearby receptors and to avoid nuisances and complaints.

Hence the importance of drawing up and implementation of a detailed Construction Management Plan to ensure adherence to proper site management practices, to mitigate adverse construction impacts and to ensure safety measures. Preferably works should be carried out during normal working hours to minimise the likelihood of complaints. Working hours may need to be reviewed accordingly so as to minimise noise impacts and inconveniencies.

Monitoring of construction works is also highly recommended so as to ensure compliance with appropriate legislation, implementation of all necessary mitigation measures and adherence to work practices throughout all the phases of the project.

Adequate measures should be taken so as to prevent adverse impacts caused by unsafe, inadequate storage and improper handling of raw materials on site and from potential accidental spillage of hazardous fluids, fuel and lubricants which are to be well managed and adequately stored so as to prevent possible contamination of the aquatic environment.

It is also pertinent that storm water runoff be carefully managed and properly channelled and that adequate measures are taken to ensure that no water from water dousing regimes, from wheel wash facilities and any general cleaning runs off the site.

A waste management strategy should be adopted and strictly implemented so that all generated waste streams will be contained, separated and disposed of safely through the appropriate facilities and according to the necessary permits/licences. With regards to removal and disposal of any hazardous waste, adherence to regulatory codes and procedures and due diligence is important in view of any adverse impacts on sensitive receptors.

Generated wastes, cleaning chemicals, etc from any temporary sanitary facilities for on-site workers should be properly disposed of. Moreover all water for human consumption and personal hygiene including that of any showers at said facilities is to be adequate and potable and preferably from the Water Utility Supply i.e. Water Services Corporation.

Regarding traffic management and related problems, it is recommended that construction traffic follows established specific routes and adequate measures (such as covering of all trucks leaving site with proper tarpaulin sheets) are taken to mitigate adverse dust impacts and nuisances from HGVs during transportation of construction material. Warning and regulatory signs, including those aimed at pedestrians, should be clear, prominent and visible at all times to ensure safety.

Reservoir harvested rain water and recycled rain water should not be used for human consumption and/or for personal hygiene.

Pest control management on site and at the surrounding areas especially regarding rodents which could be an issue during the excavation and construction phase should also be taken into consideration.

Applicant is also requested to carry out specific discussions with the Environmental Health Directorate regarding any food retail shops, water features/fountains and other facilities (such as cooling systems, R.O. plants, etc.) in view of specific regulations under the Food Safety Act and the Public Health Act.

It is recommended that adequate mitigation measures regarding adverse impacts arising from this development be strictly implemented by applicant to mitigate significant adverse health effects and nuisances on sensitive receptors, especially the residents, in the Area of Influence and the general public. The possible health effects of any residual impacts that cannot be mitigated and cumulative impacts should also be taken into consideration. Moreover any other unpredicted impacts and nuisances which may arise from this development and that may have a significant adverse effect on public health are to be immediately addressed by the applicant and the necessary mitigation measures taken.

Complaints lodged by the public regarding any adverse impacts/nuisances should be immediately addressed by the applicant. All complaints lodged and actions taken are to be recorded and such records are to be readily available to the Competent Authorities when requested