Strategic Environmental Assessment Report

Environmental Effect requiring Environmental

Potential Environmental Effects (in the absence of Environmental Mitigation)

AQ N

Ref.

Proposal

PHH

BFF

Mitigation identified?

The utilisation of the first wave of infrastructure will also be evaluated before finalising the delivery of subsequent infrastructure to ensure locations with higher demand are catered for and that there is continuous equal access to such infrastructure from all parts of society Adopt and progress an Implementation Plan for the EV Charging Strategy. This Implementation Plan involves the following: Cork City Council would obtain any required planning permission for the proposed electric vehicle charging infrastructure stations in Cork. The current strategy includes the delivery of 13 new fast charging stations and 44 normal speed charging stations in the community up to Year 2025.

The delivery of the first tranche of EV charging infrastructure has the potential to generate a variety of potential adverse environmental effects in the context of Cork City, including effects on cultural heritage and archaeology, traffic and transport conditions, construction related effects, and effects on people and businesses. Such effects can be identified, considered and mitigated against in advance under the planning process. While the upgrading of the electrical power network will have a potential positive effect on materials assets, the infrastructural works supported by this proposal may lead to a variety of negative environmental effects, including construction related effects (e.g., noise, dust), material assets and traffic and transport conditions - in the absence of good design or appropriate environmental mitigation. The construction and operation of sizeable charging stations at biodiversity sensitive areas may generate localised adverse impacts important habitats, flora and fauna - through a reduction in habitat area or disturbance to key species, for example.

Yes

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Cork City Council will manage the design and construction of the proposed electric vehicle charging infrastructure stations including any requirements to upgrade the electrical power network to supply the EV stations. This design work will require external consultants and resources/ funding will need to be sourced to ensure the timely delivery of this infrastructure.

Yes

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