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The last few days have been an exciting time to be an Everton fan after the release of the latest Bramley-Moore dock stadium images.

The designs were revealed at a special event for a select group of supporters at the Titanic Hotel on Thursday, also attended by architect Dan Meis .

Proposals for a new waterfront ground for Everton have gone down a storm among the fanbase ever since they have been revealed, and already there has been a great turnout for the second stage of public consultation.

That is taking place up until August 25, with all members of the public being urged to either get down to the roadshow or take part in the online survey from The People's Project.

And some of the detail involved in the consultation concerns the environmental impact of Everton's proposed new stadium.

Carbon footprint

The club are keen to minimise their carbon footprint in a number of ways over the course of construction and beyond - while also looking at ways to minimise waste generation in both the construction and operation of the stadium, including through the promotion of recycling and reuse of materials.

The Blues have proposed the possibility of generating electricity from solar panels and offering charging facilities in the car park for both electric and hybrid vehicles.

Meanwhile, other measures being considered include installing a water source heat pump and the ability to harvest rain water for use in the toilets at Bramley-Moore.

The club will be working with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure a wide range of environmental issues are considered.

Marine life

In terms of the dock itself, extensive ecological surveys will be carried out before any work is done and the club will ensure any marine life is safely removed from the area before any construction takes place.

Everton will also put in place flood mitigation measures to protect the stadium and surrounding area.

Noise and light

This is certainly an important factor to consider when building a new ground.

Everton will be ensuring their proposed Bramley-Moore dock stadium has excellent noise insulation so that nearby residents and businesses are not affected by the noise of a matchday.

And, in terms of light, the Blues will be ensuring sympathetic lighting treatments showcase the heritage and architectural features of the sire, but do not cause undue light pollution.

What planning application will include

The planning application will be accompanied by a range of technical assessments, including the following topics:

Heritage & Archaeology

Townscape & Visual Impact

Ground Conditions & Contamination

Flood Risk & Drainage

Air Quality

Ecology

Noise & Vibration

Transport

Wind Microclimate

Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing

Lighting

This technical work is ongoing and may result in further changes to the stadium design as we progress towards a planning application submission.