Upper Forth Crossing at Kincardine - Environmental Statement
Non–Technical Summary
Glossary
Abbreviations
Part 1 - Introduction, Project Description, and Assessment of Alternatives
1 Introduction
2 Need For Scheme
3 Environmental Issues
4 Background to the Scheme, Scheme Objectives and Alternative
Options Considered
5 The Proposed Scheme
Part 2 - Environmental Impact Assessment
6 Approach and Methods
7 Scoping
8 Land Use
9 Geology, Soils, Contaminated Land and Groundwater
10 Hydro-dynamics, Surface Water Quality and Drainage
11 Ecology and Nature Conservation
12 Landscape
13 Visual Issues
14 Cultural Heritage
15 Air Quality
16 Traffic Noise and Vibration
17 Pedestrians, Cyclists, Equestrians and Community Effects
18 Vehicle Travellers
19 Disruption Due to Construction
20 Policies and Plans
Part 3 - Summary Tables
21 Environmental Impact Tables
22 Schedule of Environmental Commitments
Appendices
Appendix 1 Scheme Traffic Data
Appendix 2 Alternative Options Considered
Appendix 3 Summary of Consultation Responses
Appendix 4 SAC Land Capability Surveys results – Agricultural Capability and Current Agricultural Land Use
Appendix 5
5A SEPA Estuarine Classification
5B SEPA River Classification
5C Freshwater Habitat
5D Estuarine Hydrodynamics and Tidal Water Levels
5E Pollution and Spillage Risk Calculations
Appendix 6
6A Kennet Pans Feasibility Study
6B Figure 1 - Location of Kennet Pans Site
6C Figure 2 - Kennet Pans Features
6D Figures
Appendix 7
7A Landscape Sensitivity Evaluation
7B SNH Landscape Character Assessment Report
7C Historic Account
7D Landscape Character Areas – Evaluation of Magnitude and Impacts
Appendix 8
8A Views towards Proposed Route
8B Visual Impact Tables
Appendix 9 GOMMS Air Quality Calculation Worksheets
Appendix 10 Summary of National Planning Policy Guidelines
Appendix 11
Volume 1 Northern Ecological Services report – Baseline
Volume 2 Northern Ecological Services report – Impacts
Volume 3A Northern Ecological Services report Appendices 1-8
Volume 3B Northern Ecological Services report Appendices 9-12
Volume 3C Northern Ecological Services report Appendix 13
Volume 3D Northern Ecological Services report Appendices 14-19
