Working groups

The following working groups have been established and are chaired by the Employers Representative or his designated assistant. The Contractors will consult the appropriate groups before carrying out any applicable works. In addition, the group will make recommendations to the Employer's Representative (or his designated assistant) for him to take into consideration when agreeing a resolution if any disputes arise.

Marine Liaison Group

This group will be consulted by the Contractor regarding the proposals to manage construction activities within the Firth of Forth and limit disruption to navigation. It includes representatives from the navigation and harbour authorities, the operator of Rosyth Dockyard and the emergency services.

Marine Liaison Group papers and schedules are available online. 

Environmental Liaison Group

This group will be consulted regarding all other environmental matters defined in the CoCP. It includes representatives from the local authorities, Scottish Natural Heritage, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Marine Scotland and Historic Scotland.

Environmental Liaison Group papers and schedules are available online. 

Traffic Management Working Group

This group will be consulted by the Contractor regarding the proposals to limit disruption to the road network. It includes representatives from trunk and local road authorities and the emergency services.

Traffic Management Working Group papers and schedules are available online.

Noise Liaison Group

This group will provide oversight of all aspects of noise planning, control during construction and monitoring. The group includes representatives from each of the relevant local authorities and Scottish Natural Heritage.

Noise Liaison Group papers and schedules are available online.