Keeping an eye on impact

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Keeping an eye on impact

Extracted from The Star, 11^th April 2000

All quarries have to develop an environmental management plan to monitor aspects of quarry operations that affect the environment. Results of the monitoring programme have to be submitted monthly to the Department of Environment (DOE).

The plan has to include monitoring these elements, among others:

Dust:

ambient dust monitoring must be carried out in nearby residential areas once in three months to determine dust pollution levels and the effectiveness of mitigating measures carried out at the quarry.

Noise:

intensity of noise is related to the control and condition of equipment used. Monitoring will have to be carried out to ascertain adequacy of mitigating measures by placing monitoring stations around the plant and working areas; monitoring should also be carried out in nearby residential areas.

Vibration and noise:

intensity of vibration is related to the amount of explosives used. Periodic vibration and air-blast (noise) measurements should be taken to check blasting impact on the surroundings and to ensure safety limits are adhered to.

Water quality:

Water quality of all nearby streams should be regularly monitored to detect any sign of pollution. All outlets from silt traps should also be monitored. The monitoring programme should be approved by the DOE.

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