Table 8.3a       Landscape Impacts 

 

Landscape Resource/Character

Impacts

Water Area

 

Permanent loss of 0.03 ha due to blockwork catwalk and jetty

Rocky boulder shore area

Permanent loss of approximately 0.002 ha due to catwalk landing

Backshore area with vegetation

Permanent loss of 0.008 ha due to catwalk landing

Beach area and hill/slope area

No impact

Human feature

Permanent removal of 0.005 ha of human structure by removing the existing jetty

Topography/landform and geology/soil

No impact

 

b) Visual Impacts

 

·        Temporary introduction of additional marine traffic, barges and a dredger.

·        Removal of backshore vegetation for path extension, if required.

·        Jetty and extension path being a permanent fixture on the landscape.

·        Removal of existing jetty.