What measures have been introduced through the new Regulations for the Environmental Management of Construction Sites?

The regulations have introduced a number of measures that will aid in minimising nuisance to neighbours and the public, reduce discharges to the environment including dust emissions and spillages of building materials, and improve the visual impact of construction sites and their immediate environment.

One of these measures includes that three weeks before any construction work commences which will take longer than four weeks to complete, the owner shall ensure that there shall be displayed on the street boundary of the site a permanent A2-sized notice board, on which shall be affixed the development permit number, the particulars of the owner, appointed site manager, architect in charge and the contractor/s including their telephone numbers. This notice shall also include the contact details of an OHSA Health and Safety Officer, the construction commencement date and a 24-hr contact number.

If the site is larger than 1,000 square metres, or has a frontage bordering any road or roads in excess of 25 metres, the information shall be displayed on a billboard which must be at least 1.5 metres by 2.5 metres, and shall also include dates of completion of the principal stages of the project.

This billboard shall be placed in such a way that it does not obstruct or hinder the safety and easy flow of traffic, pedestrians and general public.