Mining and Community Engagement Quiz
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What is the purpose of conducting a full Site Investigation (SI) in relation to mining activities?

  • To determine the types of ground gas protection required (correct)
  • To evaluate the availability of geoenvironmental consultants
  • To assess the economic impact on nearby communities
  • To gather data on local employment statistics

Which step in the approach to adding social value involves identifying the needs of the community?

  • Implement monitoring and reporting mechanisms
  • Create a bespoke social value delivery matrix
  • Identify themes bespoke to stakeholders (correct)
  • Establish a continuous improvement feedback loop

How does the social value delivery matrix address community needs?

  • By increasing property values in the area
  • By enhancing local infrastructure development
  • By promoting remote work opportunities
  • By employing local SMEs and engaging in community programs (correct)

What percentage of the population in Richmond is classified as economically inactive?

<p>43% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a theme for understanding community needs?

<p>Healthcare accessibility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required when works are proposed for access and transport assessment?

<p>An S278 agreement with highways (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for undertaking drainage work at the planning stage?

<p>The requirements of the LLFA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym SuDS stand for within the context of drainage systems?

<p>Sustainable Drainage Systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the required action regarding surface water discharge when connecting to a public sewer?

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Which of the following agreements are typically executed for development projects involving drainage?

<p>S106 and S278 agreements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What policy mandates the use of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in all development proposals?

<p>Policy D M S D 7 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'greenfield run-off rates' in surface water management?

<p>Discharge should be reduced to mimic undeveloped land conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the low risk of surface water flooding indicate about the area in question?

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Civil constraints

Restrictions imposed by the surrounding environment on project development, requiring agreements and assessments.

S278 agreement

Agreement needed with highways for proposed works to access and transport, in line with requirements for end-users.

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Systems used to manage surface water runoff, environmentally and efficiently, in all development proposals.

Drainage Hierarchy

A structured ranking of approaches for surface water disposal in development, prioritizing sustainable methods.

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Surface Water Management Scheme

A plan outlining how surface water will be managed on a site, involving strategies like SuDS.

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Made Ground

Layers of soil and other materials deposited over the original ground layer, often needing specialized considerations for drainage.

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S106 agreement

An agreement relating to a development project and its contribution towards local community improvements

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Land Use/Location constraints

Location specifics like existing block paving, historic levels, or brownfield status that affect construction and drainage plans.

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SI Assessment

A preliminary environmental assessment for potential mineral mining activities, including radon gas monitoring and mine shaft identification.

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Social Value (4-step)

A four-step process to add social value to projects: Identify stakeholder needs, create a delivery matrix, monitor implementation, and continuously improve.

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WITTON Demographics

WITTON area characteristics in terms of population density, dependency ratio, housing types, disability rates, economic inactivity, and construction employment.

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Ground Gas Remediation

Methods for addressing ground gas issues, tailored to specific cases, involving collaboration between the project team and clients.

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Social Value Themes

Key themes (employment, community engagement, environment, economy) used to identify and address local needs through targeted project activities.

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