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McCloy Consulting is an engineering and scientific consultancy specialising in water and environmental engineering.

We are proud of an established track record of applying our in-house technical expertise to provide innovative tailored solutions for renewable, civil and environmental projects in the UK and Ireland. Why do you choose us? We approach projects with our unique blend of practical engineering skills and environmental sensitivity. We assess what’s required, and provide the knowhow to put the appropriate solution in place. We’ve been involved in a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from single dwelling flood risk assessments, to strategic energy and communications infrastructure projects. We understand the need to provide a responsive and flexible service to suit our clients’ needs. We appreciate the importance of providing hands on practical assistance, and strive to consistently exceed expectations, delivering high quality solutions on time and on budget. We focus only on disciplines specific to our core skills - in short we are good at what we do.

flood risk services

renewableenergy

hydrology &hydrogeology

environmentalcompliance

drainage:SuDS & surface water management

who we are& what we do

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our clients...We have the pleasure of working with a wide variety of companies, organisations and associations, such as…

our team...We are a team of civil engineers and environmental scientists. The team is lead by chartered civil and environmental engineers, with extensive experience in the water industry.

Our purpose is to provide consultancy support on water and environmental aspects of any type of project. We believe in providing solutions which are both deliverable and sensitive to the environment.

Local authoritiesManufacturersPlanning consultantsProject managersRenewable energy developers Research associations

our location...McCloy Consulting is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and is conveniently served by main motorways, air and sea ports to allow us to connect with clients throughout the UK and Ireland.

Academic institutionsArchitects ContractorsDesign consultantsDevelopersHousing associations

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At McCloy Consulting we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) design in the UK and Ireland.

SuDS

SuDS mimic natural drainage processes providing benefits not associated with conventional drainage. By using a range of SuDS components in series, a controlled flow of clean water will be provided. This provides:

• Reduced flood risk• Improved water quality• Potential for amenity and biodiversity

Through increased public awareness of flooding issues and introduction of new legislation, the requirement for SuDS is becoming increasingly widespread.

Why choose us?

We have tailored our services to bridge the gap between architects, conventional civil engineering and landscape architects to provide SuDS advice and design solutions at all stages of development.

As SuDS practitioners we provide:

• A highly experienced team operating throughout UK and Ireland• SuDS training to the industry in association with CIRIA• Planning guidance to local authorities and involvement with the SuDS Manual Update• Expert in-house hydraulic modelling capability

Early involvement will allow us to provide tailored solutions that are cost effective, buildable, easily maintained and bring tangible benefits to any type of development project.

SuDS Project Timeline

Our SuDS timeline demonstrates how we can provide specialist assistance at any stage in the project cycle.

Site Selection / Concept Design

• Initial consultation to provide early indication of statutory requirements • Advice on drainage master-planning and optimising SuDS layout• Review of site information - screening of constraints• Concept designs identifying flow paths and SuDS components• Initial storage estimates

Pre-Planning & Planning

• Outline design sufficient for Planning Approval• Layout and section drawings• SuDS Design statement• Preliminary calculations to satisfy SABs / regulatory requirements

Detailed Design & Adoption

• Detailed technical design/production of engineering construction drawings• 3D visualisation of surface SuDS elements within site layout• Detailed calculations for statutory approval • Hydraulic modelling and optimisation of complex systems• Documentation for CSH/BREEAM • Construction site support

Maintenance & Monitoring

• Development of maintenance manuals • Review of existing SuDS systems

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McCloy Consulting has the knowledge, technical expertise and tools that allow us to provide a professional and efficient service in all aspects of hydrological and hydraulic modelling and assessment.

Flood risk assessment is integral to the planning system. Flooding can be generated from tidal, fluvial, groundwater and on-site drainage sources both individually and in combination.

Why choose us?

We work with developers, architects, planners and engineers to ensure workable solutions are put in place while satisfying regulators.

Our in-house expertise has been used on new and redevelopment sites, and on projects of all sizes and types to satisfy a variety of needs, including:

• Code for Sustainable Homes / BREEAM Assessment• Due diligence and conveyancing• Future flood proofing of existing properties• Insurance assessment

Flood risk planning policy differs throughout the UK and Ireland. Having local experience in each region allows us to give practical advice to optimise development potential.

We are proud of our reputation for providing clear, concise advice, allowing our clients to make informed decisions.

flood risk services

We offer specialist services throughout the UK and Ireland, providing a range of flood assessment services which include:

Flood modelling and assessment

We provide advice on flooding at all stages of site development - from guidance on site appraisal and selection to provision of detailed flood risk assessments for full planning approval. We advise Clients on the most efficient approach throughout the process and tailor our input to the relevant project stage.

Our experience ranges from modelling of highland spate rivers to highly modified urban watercourses with complex systems of weirsand culverts. Our flood model output has a 100% record of approval from statutory reviewing bodies in the UK and Ireland.

Flood hydrology

Our specialist team has an in-depth knowledge of the best available hydrological estimation techniques applicable to all regions within the UK and Ireland.

Drainage assessment

Drainage assessment is an integral component of any flood risk assessment, determining the effect of a development upon receiving watercourses, drains and sewers.

Structure design

We use hydraulic design software and river modelling in the hydraulic analysis of river structures, to allow:

• Bridge design• Culvert design• Design of weirs and sluices

Statutory licences & approvals

We can ensure that structures, abstractions and discharges comply with the relevant local authority requirements, and can manage the application process to ensure that all statutory obligations are satisfied.

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wind farms & renewablesMcCloy Consulting is at the forefront of providing a wide range of technical and professional services to the renewable energy sector. Our specialist services cater for the hydrological and environmental aspects of renewable energy projects.

We encompass a unique blend of scientific assessment and practical engineering skills. Our open and flexible approach to projects enables us to work for a wide range of developers, consultants and contractors.

Construction of renewable energy projects, such as wind, hydro, biomass and solar, has the potential to increase rainfall runoff and impact on receiving aquatic environments. We firmly believe that the development of energy resources can be achieved while protecting the environment.

We are proud to be regarded by our clients as a valued and trusted advisor and have been nominated as consultant of choice as part of tender processes in relation to hydrological and drainage services. To date we have had input to over 50 wind farm schemes situated across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Our people are committed to providing client satisfaction and delivering an exceptional service. This along with our unrivalled experience sets us apart from others in our field.

Case study 1:AltaveedanCo.Antrim,N.Ireland

9turbinesDeveloper&Client:RESUK&Ireland

We prepared a site selection report based on site walkover and desk study identifying hydrological constraints on the site prior to proceeding to planning.

We subsequently were responsible within a multidisciplinary team for preparation of:

• Constraints mapping to inform final layout• EIS Hydrology assessment for Planning• Baseline water quality monitoring• Preliminary SuDS design and supporting documentation, detailing mitigation to prevent damage to index salmonid fisheries downstream

Case study 2:WadlowCambridgeshire,England

13turbinesDeveloper&Client:RESUK&Ireland

We provided preliminary and details SuDS designs for surface water management to produce a robust yet sustainable drainage regime to protect infrastructure and cause minimal disturbance of surrounding agricultural land.

The design, using principles of Rural SuDS, determined percolation and infiltration characteristics at the site, allowing specification of appropriate open swale and infiltration basins. Additional measures were implemented to prevent contamination of local aquifers.

We also provided baseline surface and ground water quality monitoring to satisfy UK and EU legislation. This continued throughout the construction phase of the project which validated that privatewater supplies were protected during this phase.

Case study 3:ArecleochSouthAyrshire,Scotland

60turbinesDeveloper:ScottishPowerRenewablesClient:FarransConstruction

We provided tender assistance, including outline designs and environmental information, to the contractor for the design-build construction contract.

After the successful tender bid, we provided design and site supervision of temporary and permanent drainage and pollution prevention measures for all works on the site, including:

• 60 turbines, bases and crane pads• Approximately 60km access tracks• Borrow pit drainage

We were also responsible for construction phase environmental monitoring and training of contractors staff.

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the wind farm timeline...

McCloy Consulting has developed a specialist niche expertise in hydrological assessment and sustainable drainage design for onshore wind developments. Our services extend to all phases of wind farm development, and we believe that this continuity of support reaps significant benefit for the project.

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Feasibility /Site Selection• Outline hydrological assessment• Environmental and hydrological screening studies• Identification of potential engineering and hydrology related ‘show stoppers’• Advise on most practical layout from a drainage perspective

What we do: Pre-planning• Hydrological constraints mapping• Baseline biological and chemical water quality monitoring• Input to forestry clearance and management plans• Liaison and early communication with regulatory authorities

Who we do it for: Developers, Renewable energy consultants, Planning consultants

Developers, Renewable energy consultants, Planning consultants

Regulators, stakeholders and the public are becoming increasingly aware of the requirement to protect the water environment. Wind farm development, if not adequately mitigated, has the potential to cause pollution of pristine upland surface waters, flood risk in low lying fenlands, or increased risk of flash flooding downstream if not managed and mitigated correctly.

Our involvement at all stages of wind farm development enables us to incorporate mitigation measures into the Planning Application to satisfy regulators and consultees.

Our experience of the planning process through to commercial construction contract awareness allows us to design drainage measures at any phase of development that will be practical and suitable to satisfy planning conditions.

Our experience in design of drainage systems for wind projects coupled with site supervision has proved invaluable, ensuring compliance as environmental regulations steadily increase. We provide our services to a number of major wind farm developers in the Irish, UK, and European renewable energy markets.

Planning & Post-Planning• Geology and Water Environment Assessment for ES/EIA• SuDS/Surface Water Management Strategy• Flood Risk Assessment• Drainage input to Construction Method Statement / Environment Management Plans• Pollution prevention plans and guidance• Assessment of watercourse crossing requirements• Water Framework Directive Assessment• Expert Witness• Landowner liaison

Construction• Tender design and support• Detailed site drainage and silt management design• Construction support - provision of impartial and straightforward advice• Continuing design support throughout construction phase• Provide toolbox talks to site staff, to convey useful information in clear layman terms• Water quality monitoring• Site drainage design including pollution prevention design• Specification of client’s requirements for drainage for construction contracts

Operation and Maintenance• Provision of maintenance manuals for handover to O+M teams• Carry out periodic drainage checks• Operational phase water quality monitoring

Developers, Renewable energy consultants, Planning consultants, Lead consultants

Developers, Renewable energy consultants, Civil contractors, Cable installation contractors,Engineering consultants

Utility providers, Civil / Maintenance contractors, Operation & Maintenance teams

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McCloy Consulting is at the forefront of providing a wide range of technical and professional services to the renewable energy sector.

Hydro electric generation, including small-scale hydro and micro-hydro projects, will form a key component of green energy generation as UK and Ireland governments strive to limit carbon emissions. Hydro electricity offers a reliable, predictable and efficient means of generating clean electricity.

Hydro-power is fundamentally based on hydraulic head and flow. It is therefore essential to reliably establish the flows available to power any scheme.

Why choose us?

McCloy Consulting was founded as a specialist water engineering consultancy, with hydrology and flow estimation our core expertise - we are ideally placed to provide services to the hydro sector.

We use extensive water engineering expertise to optimise design of hydro-electric projects of any scale.

Our hydrological input is essential to planners, developers and designers in determining generation potential to optimise turbine selection and satisfy regulators.

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Hydrological input is vital to storage-hydro and run-of-river type hydro schemes. Our services to the hydro sector include:

Screening & Feasibility Studies

We can quickly give an initial assessment to prospective developers by providing:

• Screening of existing pressures to watercourses • Guidance on regulatory requirements• Anticipated power output potential• Guidance on most suitable type of scheme

Low Flow Estimation and Flow Duration

Developers are required to establish flows that are safe to abstract from the river, and reliably estimated Flow Duration Curves (FDC) in order that turbine selection can be optimised to suit.

Commercially available flow estimates often do not take into consideration local pressures on watercourses that can affect the natural FDC. To maximise efficiency and output, it is vital that schemes are designed based on hydrological information from a number of sources.

We can supply:

• Low flow & Hands Off Flow (HOF) analysis• Hydrometric flow monitoring & statistical analysis• Flow monitoring • Flow Duration Curves (FDC) for gauged and ungauged catchments

Other related services we provide to the hydro-sector:

• Intake arrangements: Modelling and design assistance• Turbine selection: Assessment of turbine envelopes and efficiency curves• Flood Risk Assessment• Hydrology Assessments for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) / Environmental Statements• Environmental Monitoring• Abstraction Licensing and Permitting

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McCloy Consulting was established as a specialist water engineering consultancy. We provide our hydrology and hydrogeology expertise to a wide range of industry sectors.

The movement, distribution and quality of surface water needs to be carefully considered regardless of the project. Not all runoff flows into rivers. Depending on ground conditions, a significant percentage can soak into the ground as infiltration replenishing aquifers or seep back into surface water bodies as baseflow.

Why choose us?

We appreciate the intricate nature of the natural water cycle, which is demonstrated through our involvement in a wide array of projects as follows:

• Flood hydrology / flood flow estimation• Hydrology & hydrogeology assessments for EA/EIS• Hydro power feasibility• Peat bog hydrology & eco-hydrology• Low flow hydrology• Water resources• Groundwater assessment • Assessment of climate change impact• Assimilative capacity assessment• Hydrometry & flow monitoring

We are proud of our proven track record and reputation for providing clear, concise advice allowing our clients to make informed decisions.

By focusing specifically on the water sector, we are ideally placed to address hydrology and hydrogeology issues on any project.

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Environmental Statements / Environmental Impact Assessments

Our experience in ES/EIA ranges from urban regeneration schemes to upland wind farm sites. Assessments comprise detailed studies which are fully compliant with the requirements of regulators and relevant environmental legislation.

A hydrology or hydrogeology assessment may include:

• Detailed baseline assessment• Surface water mapping• Flood study• Surface and groundwater quality monitoring• Constraints mapping• Detailing of surface water management (SuDS ) and other mitigation measures

Specialist knowledge of hydrology and groundwater is essential in all aspects of our practice, informing surface water management, flood risk modelling; renewable energy projects and design of green infrastructure. Below are some of the project areas where we have successfully delivered.

Groundwater Assessment

Hydrogeological assessments can be used to determine potential contamination hazards or evaluate the potential for exploitation of groundwater resources.

Our Environmental Engineers can advise on:

• Aquifer characteristics • Siting and installation of groundwater monitoring boreholes • Groundwater sampling • Monitoring and interpretation of well water levels • Monitoring of water chemistry results for planning applications or Environmental Permitting

Bog Hydrology & Eco Hydrology

We have acquired a significant amount of project experience in the hydrological assessment of water dependent ecosystems, in particular peat bogs and wetland systems.

Our services include:

• Mapping of wetland drainage • Restoration feasibility studies• Water level and climatological monitoring• Assessment of areas of water loss• Peat depth assessment• Concept and detailed design of peat bog restoration schemes

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environmentalcomplianceWith a heightened focus on safeguarding the environment, the requirement to monitor our effect on natural surroundings is ever increasing.

Any development can have damaging impacts on the environment.

Generally environmental monitoring is driven by either:

• Regulators, requiring developers to demonstrate compliance with standards and licences• Developers who wish to demonstate and ensure that the work undertaken has no detrimental impact on the environment

Why choose us?

We provide our expertise in:

• Ground and surface water monitoring• Discharge consents sumission• Abstraction licensing submission• WFD Assessment

We advise on relevant permitting and consents required to ensure that developers comply with statutory requirements. Through experience we have the ability to specify robust and pragmatic sampling regimes.

Our team can deliver a reactive service to anywhere in the UK or Ireland. We only undertake monitoring where we feel there is tanigable benefit to our clients.

Surface Water

Our field technicians are experts in sampling from lakes, rivers, streams, seawater and estuaries. Our services include:

• Surface water chemistry monitoring• Dangerous substances analysis• Flow monitoring assessments• Point source investigations• Catchment assessments• Q Ratings and biological assessments

Ground Water

Our field technicians are highly qualified and experienced in the monitoring and testing of groundwater. Our range of monitoring and testing services include:

• Groundwater sampling (continious and grab)• Specifying groundwater monitoring regimes• Analysis of chemical results• Pump testing and water yield/quality assessments

Discharge Consents & Licences

We provide advice and make applications on behalf of our clients seeking permissions to discharge effluents to either surface water and groundwater.

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Abstraction Licensing

Abstraction licensing applies to both groundwater and surface water. In most regions across UK and Ireland, abstractions in excess of 20m3/day require an abstraction licence. We have the in house expertise and knowledge to advise on:

• Feasibility of abstraction• Requirement of abstraction licensing• Licence applications to local authorities

Water Framework Directive Assessment (2000/60/EC)

WFD assessments are required for any significant development project that has the potential to impact on a sentitive aquatic habitat.

Our knowledge of water chemistry and envionmental engineering and compliance allows us to specify deliverable designs for pollution prevention measures in support of the WFD assessment.

Our environmental monitoring services

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Get in touch:

52 Mallusk Enterprise ParkNewtownabbeyNorthern Ireland

BT36 4GN

T: +44 28 9084 8694E: info@mccloyconsulting.comW: www.mccloyconsulting.com