The Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing Development Consent Order 2020

Cofferdam dewatering and excavation method statement

7.—(1) The licence holder must submit a method statement for the dewatering and excavation of the in-river cofferdams forming parts of the construction activities described at paragraph 3(2)(a)(v), (2)(b)(ii) and (2)(f)(v) of this licence, for approval by the MMO, at least 13 weeks prior to the commencement of any such cofferdam dewatering and excavation construction activity.

(2) The cofferdam dewatering and excavation method statement must include the following details in respect of the cofferdam dewatering and excavation construction activity—

(a) the detailed dewatering methodology to be employed;

(b) the detailed methodology for the excavation and subsequent management of the solid material removed;

(c) a programme of works including anticipated timings, durations and plant to be used; and

(d) provision that no excavated materials are to be disposed of at sea or in other waters otherwise than in accordance with a marine licence.

(3) The licence holder must not commence a cofferdam dewatering and excavation construction activity until the MMO has approved in writing the submitted cofferdam dewatering and excavation method statement for that cofferdam dewatering and excavation construction activity.

(4) Any cofferdam dewatering and excavation construction must be carried out in accordance with the relevant approved cofferdam dewatering and excavation construction activity method statement, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the MMO.