Assessments of the environmental effects

The works on Erskine Bridge, as detailed within this RoD are covered within a 10-year Marine Licence (MS-00010790), as granted on the 18th December 2024. A part of the licensing and statutory consultation process, Marine Directorate has undertaken an AA due to the potential for the works to have a likely significant effect on the qualifying interest of the sensitive areas located directly beneath the Bridge and works area. This AA concluded that providing the below condition is adhered to, there will be no adverse effect on the qualifying interest of the Inner Clyde SPA, either in isolation or in combination with other projects. This condition, as detailed within the granted Marine Licence is that the licensee must ensure that no lancing activities, which form part of the construction and maintenance works are carried out between mid-September and mid-March.

An Environmental Scoping Assessment has been undertaken for these works by Amey’s Environmental Team in December 2025.

As detailed in the Description of Main Environmental Impacts and Proposed Mitigation section within this Record of Determination, there are no significant effects anticipated on any environmental receptors as a result of the works.