Proposed Integrated Forestry Products Site, Invergordon -

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Consultation & Scoping Report

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ENVIRON International Corporation

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CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION .1

1.1 Introduction to the Proposals 1

1.2 Background to the Proposals & Site Selection.3

1.3 Current Status 4

1.4 Purpose of this Report .5

2.0 THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS .7

3.0 THE SITE 11

3.1 Site Location.11

3.2 Planning Policy Context 11

3.3 Physical Description13

3.4 Environmental Setting ..13

4.0 THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 15

4.1 Summary of the Proposals ..15

4.2 Indicative Building Dimensions..15

4.3 Wood Handling Plant .16

4.4 Saw Mill..17

4.5 Kraft Pulp Mill ..18

4.6 Mechanical Pulp Mill ..20

4.7 Paper Mill ..21

4.8 Biomass Power Plant .22

4.9 Lime Kiln 24

4.10 Fresh Water Treatment Plant .25

4.11 Effluent Treatment Plant..26

4.12 Storage Areas ..27

4.13 Ship Transport Infrastructure.27

4.14 Rail Transport Infrastructure..28

4.15 Road Transport Infrastructure28

4.16 Timescales and Phasing29

5.0 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS - CONSTRUCTION PHASE 30

5.1 Overview 30

5.2 Earthworks & Site Clearance, Levelling & Site Profiling, Landscaping .31

5.3 Piling 31

5.4 Civils and Construction .31

5.5 Fit out and Commissioning..32

5.6 Community Liaison .32

5.7 Construction Workers Facilities & Infrastructure .32

6.0 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS - OPERATIONAL PHASE 34

6.1 Gaseous, Liquid and Solid Releases .34

6.2 Noise and Vibration 36

6.3 Light Emissions 36

7.0 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS.38

7.1 Overview 38

7.2 Natural Heritage..38

7.3 Air Quality .42

7.4 Water Resources.44

7.5 Noise and Vibration 47

7.6 Soils and Ground Contamination ..49

7.7 Archaeology and Cultural Heritage ..50

7.8 Landscape and Visual Impact.51

7.9 Socio-Economic Impacts ..53

8.0 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS ..55

8.1 Utilities Requirements55

8.2 Operational and External Risks..56

9.0 NEXT STEPS..57

Annex 1: Consultation Form

Annex 2: Consultee List