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The Woodsmith Project - S73 Project Amendments : Planning Statement

• c.200 two-way HGV movements for c.6 months as polyhalite is transported during the construction phase and;

• c. 80 two-way HGV movements during full operations.

It is important to note that peaks are presented for worst case analysis in the accompanying Supplementary Environmental Statement. Long-term averages are expected to be lower, as they have been throughout the construction period to date (average of 80, versus current permitted level of 126). Logistics will continue to be managed in accordance with the existing controls and collaboration with the established Traffic Management Liaison Group. The use of the MTS tunnel for logistics was evaluated as a potential alternative; however, the mine’s consumable requirements render the tunnel rail system unsuitable for this purpose.

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MTS Sites

The proposed amendments at the MTS sites, Ladycross Plantation, Lockwood Beck and Tocketts Lythe, are summarised below.

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As noted previously, the development footprint at Ladycross Plantation and Lockwood Beck will reduce, with the removal of areas of land previously required for permanent land forming, landfill waste management and the creation of associated roadways and surface water drainage features. Tocketts Lythe has been removed from the scheme in its entirety.

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Ladycross Plantation MTS Site

Shaft and Tunnel Access

Following the opportunity to reduce the number TBMs across the Project and the associated launch shafts, the 45m temporary headhouse is no longer required at the Ladycross Plantation site and has been removed from the proposals. Once construction of the tunnel is complete, the double-level lift (‘Alimak’) will be modified to a single level lift, and the permanent 22m x 22m x 8m high headhouse will be erected. The building will be constructed of pre-cast concrete clad with corrugated metal cladding and roof sheeting, subject to final design and approval of external materials by NYMNPA. The building and surrounds will remain on the existing formed pad. A loading bay will be included on the northern side of the building for equipment loading and unloading into the headhouse. An emergency winch, Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) and emergency back-up diesel generator will be located to the south of the headhouse, contained within a lightweight cladded structure measuring 13.2m x 3.5m x 3.5m high. This application seeks to regularise the shaft location and diameter constructed under discharge of conditions, so the Ladycross Plantation shaft can be maintained for the life of the Project.

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