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Construction-phase ecological support for electricity infrastructure

MKO was appointed to provide post-planning environmental and ecological support for a specialist electricity infrastructure development in Northern Ireland. During the pre-construction phase, our ecology team completed invasive alien plant species surveys, mapped the findings and prepared an Invasive Species Management Plan to guide biosecurity measures. During construction, MKO is providing Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) services, including site supervision, surface water sampling, mitigation monitoring and monthly environmental audit reports.

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Project overview

The presence of extensive invasive alien plant species within the site boundary and construction footprint required careful management before and during construction. MKO supported the appointment of a specialist treatment contractor and prepared an Invasive Species Management Plan, setting out the biosecurity measures required to reduce the risk of spreading invasive species during the works. Our team also supported the project in meeting its environmental compliance requirements, including the implementation of water quality monitoring during construction. Through the ongoing Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) role, MKO delivers toolbox talks, supervises relevant site activities, monitors environmental mitigation measures and completes monthly audits. Water samples are collected for laboratory analysis, with the findings documented in monthly environmental reports.

Main services provided

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Invasive species surveys

Surveys, mapping and reporting to identify invasive alien plant species within the site boundary and construction footprint.

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Invasive Species Management Plan

Preparation of a practical management plan setting out the biosecurity and mitigation measures required during construction.

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Ecological Clerk of Works

Toolbox talks, site supervision, monitoring of environmental mitigation measures and monthly environmental audit reporting.

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Water quality monitoring

Monthly surface water sampling, laboratory testing and reporting to support environmental compliance throughout construction.

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