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Project descriptionName der Fallstudie Description of context Description of project - background Baglan Energy Park is being developed in two phases. Phase 1 is suitable for light manufacturing and service industries. Phase 2 is suitable for both light and heavy manufacturing industries. This case study involves Phase 2 development of Baglan Energy Park which includes land reclamation and installation of essential infrastructure on an 70 hectare site in preparation for occupation. ?9 million has been invested in the remediation work including the installation/repair of basic infrastructure such as transportation facilities, urban drainage system that is considered by the UK Environment Agency as a technique to manage surface and groundwater regimes in a sustainable way to providing a high quality environment. Phase 2 is currently being marketed as "Offering a rolling programme of advanced factory developments and a choice of plots suitable for bespoke construction projects, Baglan Energy Park provides a wide range of manufacturing and office developments" (Baglan Energy Park).
Baglan Energy Park Phase 2 development took place between January 2000 and August 2002. The steering group for the site comprised Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (NPTCBC), BP and the Welsh Development Agency (WDA). Phase 2 also involved the contractor Hochtief/Griffiths, an independent consultant, EC Harris (a global consultancy in real estate, infrastructure, industrial and construction sectors), and ARUPS, a building, engineer and infrastructure consultancy.
Description of project - objectives/aims 1.Transportation of products/waste on and off site during site works to minimise disposal and use of raw materials, including: 2. Drainage mechanisms appropriate to the site were incorporated, in an effort to be more environmentally friendly. ?Swales?, which are grassed depressions directing surface water overland from a drained surface to a discharge system, have been used. These collect surface water run-off which would usually go into the water treatment system but now soaks into the ground reducing the volume of water to be treated. A brook that runs across the site was cleared out and landscaped to add to the visual attractiveness. 3. Transportation ? Road provision has been installed onto site in preparation for future construction. This includes a 1km access route from local main roads. Utilisation of previous transportation infrastructure has been attempted where possible. An existing railway link has been retained to provide a transportation option for future developments.
An existing road bridge did not have sufficient carrying capacity for road traffic and pedestrians/cycles. The existing bridge will be used for vehicles with a smaller second bridge being constructed for pedestrians and bicycles and to carry new service pipes and cables to prevent the expense of removing the old bridge and building a large new one. A nearby dock has been opened with a viewing platform and cycle track to encourage modal shift from car to bicycle. A 7 hectare area has been allocated for lapwing mitigation, nesting is being stopped in other areas to prevent future disruption. A survey of breeding birds has been carried out annually since 2000, and this will continue to 2007. A Nature Conservation Document has been used to illustrate to developers what should be done with regards to the environment and biodiversity. During redevelopment indigenous plants were moved to a translocation area and the approach to landscaping for phase 2 has involved the use of indigenous species only. Description of project - time interval and stages Description of project - financing Description of project - other sectors involved Welche Tools wurden verwendet, um Nachhaltigkeit zu beurteilen? Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Environmental management system: ISO 14001 Hochtief/Griffiths QUENSH (Quality, Environment, Safety and Health) plan Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Weiterführende Informationen (nur auf Englisch): |