An EIA Report has been prepared to satisfy the requirements given in the EIA Study Brief No.: ESB-117/2004 and the TM-EIAO. All the latest design information has been incorporated into the EIA process. Aspects that have been considered in this EIA Report include:

•  Layout option evaluation

•  Description of construction, operation, restoration and aftercare activities

•  Air Quality Impact

•  Noise Impact

•  Water Quality Impact

•  Waste Management Implications

•  Landfill Gas Hazards

•  Landscape and Visual Impact

•  Impact on Cultural Heritage

•  Ecological Impact

•  Pulverized Fuel Ash Impact

•  Environmental Monitoring and Audit

Overall, the EIA Report has predicted that the Project would be environmentally acceptable with the implementation of the proposed mitigation measures for construction, operation, restoration and aftercare phases. An environmental monitoring and audit programme has been recommended to ensure the effectiveness of recommended mitigation measures.