15. Public relations
• Opposition from the local community (with regards to traffic and construction noise and
environmental impact)
• Environmental protests
16. Site Characteristics
• The presence of badger setts within construction site
• Underground stream requiring protection during construction
• Archaeological findings
17. Permits / Consents / Approval
• Parliamentary Bill required for project initiation
• Difficulties in obtaining planning permission, possibly resulting in an appeal to the Secretary of
State