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:

Cutting of stones and bricks may be allowed on site, provided that:

1. All machinery and tools (excluding band saws) shall be equipped with dust extraction and recovery systems, to ensure that dust is not dispersed onto public areas and third party property.

2. Stone and brick cutting is to be carried out in a temporary enclosed impermeable structure erected on the construction site.

3. Upon roofing of the lowest floor of the structure, all mechanical cutting of stone and brick cutting shall take place within the building and all external apertures are to be boarded up with impermeable material.

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