Environmental Consultancy UK

Air Quality Screening Assessment  and Air Quality Construction Plan – Doncaster

WKC was commissioned to perform an air quality assessment for a 171 key residential new build development.  The focus was to determine the air quality classification of the development and conduct a damage cost appraisal for pollutants NOx and PM10 using the DEFRA IGCB Air Quality Damage costs.  The study was supported with a detailed Air Quality Construction Management Plan

Air Quality Assessment and Air Quality Action Plan – Glasgow

As part of the planning process, WKC undertook an Air Quality Assessment and Air Quality Action Plan for a residential redevelopment in the centre of Glasgow city. A qualitative assessment of construction impacts associated with fugitive dust and PM10 emissions was carried out in accordance with the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) guidance, which informed the necessary measures proposed to mitigate these impacts. A baseline analysis of the area surrounding the proposed development was also undertaken to characterise ambient air quality, which included 5 years of measured data from the DEFRA online air quality information resources.

Air Quality Screening Assessment for Stack Height Determination for an Asphalt Facility – Sheffield

In support of the operation permit, the facility was required to demonstrate adequate dispersion under normal operating conditions for the emissions of Particulate Matter (PM10  and PM2.5), which is regulated in terms of the UK Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS).  WKC conducted the Air Quality Screening study to demonstrate adequate air dispersion during normal operating conditions of the plant.

Air Dispersion Modelling Study for a  Polylactic Acid  Production Plant – Illinois, USA

WKC undertook an Air Dispersion Modelling (ADM) study as part of the environmental permitting process for the facility during the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Project.  The emissions from the Project were assessed in a cumulative context with available baseline data. Ground concentrations levels at sensitive receptors were compared directly with the assessment criteria. The preparation of the ADM study was in accordance with federal US EPA and state-level IEPA requirements.

Noise Modelling Study for a Plastics to Liquids (PTL) facility – Pennsylvania, USA

A predictive noise analysis of high noise-emitting equipment associated with the future operation of the Project. Noise impacts expected to arise from Project activities were assessed with respect to effects on nearby Sensitive Receptors (SRs), as well as boundary noise limits. SoundPlan noise modelling software was used for the study.

Kungrad 1.5 GW Visual Wind Farm Assessment – Uzbekistan

WKC were commissioned to undertake a visual impact assessment in accordance with the assessment criteria of Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (GLVIA). A computer-generated zone of theoretical visibility (ZTV) was used to identify the theoretical extent of wind turbine visibility. Subsequently, landscape photographs were captured at specific viewpoints where the proposed wind turbines could be visible. Photomontages were crafted by integrating these photographs of current views with computer-generated images portraying the envisioned wind turbines. In instances of identified adverse visual impacts, various mitigation measures were recommended.