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02 June, 2017

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Indira Paryavaran Bhawan Jor Bagh Road New Delhi–110 003

Subject:

Submission of Revised Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report of Balance Area Construction in Godrej Garden City at Jagatpur, Ahmedabad.

Reference:

1. Our EC application dated 6th February 2017 to MoEFCC 2. ToR issued by Gujarat SEIAA 3. Presentation to EAC on 12th April 2017 (Agenda No. 15.3.9 Development of Township

Project - Balance area construction in Godrej Garden City at Jagatpur, Taluk Daskori, Dist. Ahmedabad, Gujarat by M/s Godrej Properties Ltd. [21-67/2017-IA-III; IA/GJ/NCP/62302/2015])

4. Minutes of Meeting of 15th EAC meeting (Infra 2)

Dear Sir

As observed by the honourable EAC during the appraisal of the project on 12th April 2017, there was a change of built up area given in the ToR by SEIAA, Gujarat and our final plan which was presented to the committee. As suggested by the EAC, please find our revised EIA.

We believe you will find the submittal in order and give us an opportunity to present the details before the Hon. Expert Appraisal Committee in person at your earliest.

Thanking You

Yours sincerely

For Godrej Properties Limited Authorized Signatory

Project No: AESPL/BLD-E/15-16/EIA/004

Environment Impact Assessment Report

Balance area construction in Godrej Garden City,

Ahmedabad (Proposal No. SIA/GJ/NCP/3404/2015)

By

Godrej Properties Limited Godrej One, 5th Floor

Pirojshanagar, Eastern Express Highway Vikhroli (East), Mumbai - 400 079

Baseline Monitoring: Summer 2016

June 2017

Environmental Consultant: M/s Aditya Environmental Service Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai

Environmental Impact Assessment Report

(Project # AESPL/BLD-E/15-16/EIA/004)

June 2017

Balance Area Construction in Godrej Garden City (Proposal # SIA/GJ/NCP/3404/2015)

Proposed By

Godrej Properties Limited Godrej One, 5th Floor Pirojshanagar, Eastern Express Highway Vikhroli (East), Mumbai - 400 079 EIA Report prepared by

Aditya Environmental Services Pvt. Ltd. 107, Hiren Light Industrial Estate Mougul Lane, Mahim Mumbai – 400 016

Environmental Impact Assessment Report Balance Area Construction in Godrej Garden City, Ahmedabad Godrej Properties Ltd.

Declaration of EIA Consultant

EnvironmentalConsultant Page1AdityaEnvironmentalServicesPvt.Ltd.

Declaration by Experts contributing to the EIA ‘Balance area construction in Godrej Garden City,

Ahmedabad by Godrej Properties Ltd’.

I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA Team in the following capacity that developed the above

EIA.

EIA Coordinator:

Name: Dr. Shobha Kamath

Signature & Date: 02nd June, 2017

Period of involvement: since November, 2015

Contact information: 022 – 42127500

E-mail:[email protected]

Functional Area Experts:

S.N.

Functional Areas

Name of the Expert/s Involvement

(Period& Task**) Signature & Date

1 AP* Rajiv Aundhe Since March, 2016 2 WP* Rajiv Aundhe Since March, 2016 3 SHW* Rajiv Aundhe Since March, 2016

4 EB* Dr. Shobha Kamath Since April, 2016

5 NV* Rajiv Aundhe Since March, 2016

6 LU* Ms. Bela Pharate Since April, 2016

7 RH* NitinTiwari Since April, 2016

NOTE : (*) Full forms of abbreviations given on Next Page (**) Tasks for each Functional Area Expert given on Next Page


Declaration of EIA Consultant

EnvironmentalConsultant Page2AdityaEnvironmentalServicesPvt.Ltd.

Declaration be the Head of the Accredited Consultant Organization I, Rajiv Aundhe, hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA for “Expansion of Building and Construction project–Balance area construction in Godrej Garden City” I also confirm that I shall be fully accountable for any misleading information mentioned in this statement. Name: Rajiv Aundhe Designation: Director Name of the EIA Consultant Organization: Aditya Environmental Service Pvt. Ltd. NABET Certificate No. & Issue Date: NABET S.N. (3) as per QCI website.

Sr. No.

Functional Area Code

Complete Name of the Functional Areas

Tasks

1 AP Air Pollution Prevention, Monitoring & Control

Assessing baseline ambient air quality, likely emissions, possible impacts and control measures

2 WP Water Pollution Prevention, Control & Prediction of Impacts

Assessing baseline surface/ground water quality, possible impacts and control measures

3 SHW Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Management

Assessing solid/hazardous waste generation, treatment and disposal

4 EB Ecology and Biodiversity Assessing baseline biodiversity, impacts and biodiversity management plans

5 NV Noise/ Vibration Assessing baseline ambient noise quality, possible sources, likely impacts and control measures

6 LU Land Use Assessing baseline Land use - Land cover possible impacts and control measures

7 RH Risk Assessment & Hazard Management

Risk Analysis of the proposed facility, proposed safety measures, formulation of a disaster management plan


Index

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Index

Chapters Sr. No. Title Page No.

Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1 Purpose of the report 2 1.2 Identification of Project and Project Proponent 3

1.3 Brief Description of Nature, Size, Location of the Project and its Importance to the Country, Region

3

1.4 Scope of the Study- Details of Regulatory scoping carried out (As per Terms of Reference)

5

Chapter 2 - Project Description 2.1 Aspects of the Project likely to cause environmental effects 2 2.2 Type of Project 2 2.3 Need for the Project 2 2.4 Location of the Project 2 2.5 Size or Magnitude of operation 3 2.6 Project Schedule for Approval and Implementation 3 2.7 Project Description 3

2.7.1 Site Access 3 2.7.2 Infrastructure Planned 5 2.7.3 Power Requirement and Source 6 2.7.4 Water Supply and Sewage treatment 6 2.7.5 Rainwater Management and Harvesting 12 2.7.6 Solid Waste Management 13 2.7.7 Network and Intelligent Controls 16 2.7.8 Energy Conservation 19 2.7.9 Greenbelt Development 20

2.8 Description of Mitigation Measures 25

2.9 Assessment of New and Untested Technology for Risk of Technological Failure

25

Chapter 3 - Description Of The Environment 3.1 Study Area, Period, Components and Methodology 2

3.1.1 Study area 2 3.1.2 Period of Baseline Monitoring 2 3.1.3 Components and Methodology 2

3.2 Establishment of Baseline for Valued Environmental Components, as Identified in the Scope

3

3.2.1 Topography 3 3.2.2 Regional Geology 3 3.2.3 Landuse, Land Cover 3 3.2.4 Weather and Climate 8 3.2.5 Air Environment 11

3.2.5.1 Ambient Air Quality – Sources of Pollution 11 3.2.5.2 Ambient Air Quality – Monitoring 11

3.2.6 Noise Environment 13 3.2.6.1 Noise Quality – Sources 13 3.2.6.2 Noise Quality – Monitoring 14


Index



3.2.7 Surface Water and Ground Water Quality 16 3.2.7.1 Water sources in the Project Area 16 3.2.7.2 Surface Water Quality Monitoring 16 3.2.7.3 Ground water quality study 19

3.2.8 Soil Quality 22 3.2.9 Traffic Scenario 25

3.2.10 Ecology and Biodiversity 25 3.2.11 Socioeconomic Environment 26

3.2.11.1 Socio Economic Conditions in the Impact Area 26 3.3 Base Maps of all Environment Components 28

Chapter 4 - Anticipated Environmental Impact Mitigation Measures 4.1 Details of Investigated Environmental Impacts 2

4.1.1 Environmental Impacts due to Project Location 2 4.1.2 Environmental Impacts due to Possible Accidents 2 4.1.3 Environmental Impacts due to Project Design and Operation 2 4.1.4 Environmental Impacts due to Project Construction 3

4.2 Measures for Minimizing and /or Offsetting Adverse Impacts Identified 3 4.3 Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitments of Environmental Components 3 4.4 Assessment of Significance of Impacts 3

4.4.1 Impact Evaluation during Construction Phase without Mitigation Measures 6 4.4.2 Impact Evaluation during Construction Phase with Mitigation Measures 9 4.4.3 Impact Evaluation during Operation Phase without Mitigation Measures 10 4.4.4 Impact Evaluation during Operation Phase with Mitigation Measures 11 4.4.5 Impact Summary 11

4.5 Mitigation Measures 12 4.5.1 Environment Management Plan during Construction Phase 12 4.5.2 Environment Management Plan during Operation Phase 15

Chapter 5– Analysis Of Alternatives 5.1 Selection of Alternatives 2

Chapter 6 – Environmental Monitoring Plan6.1 Technical Aspects of Monitoring 2 6.2 Emergency Procedure, Detailed Budget and Procurement Schedule 4

Chapter 7–Additional Studies 7.1 Public Consultation 2 7.2 Risk Assessment 2 7.3 Social Impact Assessment, R&R Action Plan 2

Chapter 8–Project Benefits 8.1 Improvements in the Physical Infrastructure 2 8.2 Improvements in the Social Infrastructure 2 8.3 Employment Potential – Skilled; Semi-skilled and Unskilled 2 8.4 Other Tangible Benefits 2

Chapter 9–Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 9.1 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 2

Chapter 10 – Environment Management Plan

10.1 Administrative aspects of ensuring EMP Implementation and Monitoring of Effectiveness after grant of EC

2

Chapter 11–Summary& Conclusion


Index



11.1 Overall Justification for Implementation of the Project 2 11.2 Explanation of How Adverse effects have been mitigated 3

Chapter 12– Disclosure Of Consultants12.1 EIA Consultant 2 12.2 Range Of Services 2

12.2.1 Environmental Planning Studies 2 12.2.2 Policy Planning Studies 2 12.2.3 EIA and EMP 3 12.2.4 Risk Assessment Studies 4 12.2.5 On Site/Off Site Emergency Management Plan 4 12.2.6 Environment, Health And Safety Audits 4 12.2.7 Dispersion Modeling Studies 5 12.2.8 Environmental Due Diligence Audits 5 12.2.9 Environmental Training And Awareness 5

12.2.10 Project Management Consultancy For Installing Effluent Treatment Plant 6 12.2.11 Environmental Monitoring Surveys 6 12.2.12 Compliance Services 7

Tables

Table No. Title Page No.

Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1 Details of ECs obtained as on date 2

Chapter 2 - Project Description 2.1 Project details 3 2.2 DG back up detail of existing and proposed phases 6 2.3 Water Requirement and Sewage Generation during Construction Phase 7 2.4 Water Requirement after expansion during Operation Phase 7 2.5 Excavated earth details 14 2.6 Solid Waste Generation during Operation Phase after Expansion 16 2.7 Parking Summary 17 2.8 Details of Tree Plantation at the Site at Present 21 2.9 Proposed Tree Species 23

Chapter 3 – Description Of Environment 3.1 Environmental Components for Baseline Study and Source of Information 2 3.2 Land use / Land cover Statistics within 5 km Study Area 4 3.3 Climatic Data of Ahmedabad 8 3.4 Details of Sampling Stations for Air Monitoring 11 3.5 Results of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 12 3.6 National Ambient Air Quality Standards, 2009 13 3.7 Details of the Noise Monitoring Location 14 3.8 Noise Monitoring Results 15 3.9 Details of Surface Water Monitoring Stations 16 3.10 Surface Water Analysis Result 18 3.11 Details of Ground Water Monitoring Stations 19 3.12 Ground Water Analysis Results 20 3.13 Details of Soil Quality Monitoring Stations 22 3.14 Soil Quality Analysis Results 24


Index



3.15 List of Existing Tree Species 25 3.16 Fauna species in the study area 25

Chapter 4 - Anticipated Environmental Impacts And Mitigation Measures 4.1 Weightage of Environmental Indicators 4 4.2 Weightage to Impacts 5 4.3 Impact Matrix during Construction Phase (without Mitigation Plan) 7 4.4 Main Activities during Construction Phase 8 4.5 Impact Matrix during Construction Phase (with Mitigation Plan) 9 4.6 Impact Matrix during the Operation Phase (without Mitigation Plan) 10 4.7 Main Activities during the Operation Phase 10 4.8 Impact Matrix during the Operation Phase (With Mitigation Measures) 11 4.9 Impact Evaluation Summary 11

Chapter 6–Environmental Monitoring Programme 6.1 Environmental Monitoring during Construction Phase 2 6.2 Environmental Monitoring during Operation Phase 3 6.3 Budget Allocation for EMP including Environmental Monitoring 4

Chapter 10 – Environment Management Plan 10.1 Responsibilities of EM Team Members – Construction Phase 3 10.2 Responsibilities of EM Team Members – Operation Phase 6

Figures Figure Title Page No.

Chapter 1- Introduction 1.1 Layout of Township showing Status of Construction 3 1.2 Location Map of the Proposed Project site 4 1.3 Distances to the Key Locations from the Project Site 5

Chapter 2 - Project Description 2.1 Accessibility to the Site -1 4 2.2 Accessibility to the Site -2 5 2.3 Water Balance of Proposed Balance area 9 2.4 Water Balance of Entire Township After Expansion 10 2.5 Location of Existing STPs 12 2.6 Rainwater Harvesting Pits at Site 13 2.7 Existing Landscape at Site (Photographs) 22 2.8 Existing Landscaping at Site (Plan) 24 2.9 Landscape Plan for Proposed Site 24

Chapter 3 - Description Of Environment 3.1 Site and Surrounding 4 3.2 Graphical Representation of LULC Classes 5 3.3 Satellite Imaginary of 5 km Radius Study Area 6 3.4 Landuse /Landcover of 5 km Radius Study Area 7 3.5 Ahmedabad Wind rose based on Average Data from 2011-2016 9 3.6 Ambient Air Monitoring Stations 12 3.7 Sampling Locations for Noise Monitoring 15 3.8 Surface Water Monitoring Stations 17 3.9 Ground Water Monitoring Locations 19 3.10 Soil Quality Monitoring Locations 22

Chapter 10 – Environment Management Plan


Index



10.1 EM Team for Construction Phase 2 10.2 EM Team for Operation Phase 3

Annex Sr. No. Title

I Environmental clearance letter of Phase I development II Environmental clearance letter of Phase III development III Environmental clearance letter of Phase V development IV ToR for EIA – Proposed development V Compliance of ToR conditions VI Proposed Construction Commissioning and Operation Schedule VII Configuration of Buildings proposed in the Balance area VIII Master Plan IX Infrastructure Plan X Green Building Certificate of Phase V XI List of trees at site XII Traffic analysis report XIII Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan XIV Debris Management Plan


Abbreviations



Abbreviations

AAQ Ambient Air Quality AC Alternative Current AESPL Aditya Environmental Services Private Limited Al Aluminum AMC Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation AMTS Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service ASV Arsenic ASV Attribute Significance Value ATM Automated Teller Machine AUDA Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority B Boron BaP Benzo(a)pyrene BEE Bureau of Energy Efficiency BMS Building Management System BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand

C6H6 Benzene Ca Calcium CAPA Corrective and Preventive Action CCTV Closed Circuit Television Cd Cadmium CETP Common Effluent Treatment Plan CFL Compact Fluorescent Lamps

Cl- Chloride CN Cyanide CO Carbon Monoxide COD Chemical Oxygen Demand COP Coefficient of Power CPCB Central Pollution Control Board CPHEEO Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organization CRZ Chromium CRZ Coastal Regulation Zone CtE Consent to Establish CtO Consent to Operate Cu Copper dB Decibel DC Direct Current DG Diesel Generator DMP Disaster Management Plan DVD Digital Versatile Disc EC Environmental Clearance


Abbreviations



E. Coli Escherichia Coli ECS Equivalent Car Space EHS Environmental Health and Safety EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EM Team Environment Management Team EMP Environmental Management Plan EMS Environment Management System EPA Environmental Protection Agency

F- Fluoride Fe Iron GGC Godrej Garden City GITP Gujarat Integrated Township Policy GoI Gazette of India GPCB Gujarat Pollution Control Board ha hectare HAZOP Hazard and Operability HFC Hydro fluorocarbon Hg Mercury HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning IGBC Indian Green Building Council IMD India Meteorological Department IP TV Internet Protocol Television ISO International Organization for Standardization K Potassium km Kilometer kld Kilo Liter per Day LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LED Light Emitting Diode lpcd Litter per capita per day LPM Litter Per Minute LULC Land Use Land Cover m meter Mech Mechanical MEP Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing MEIP Metropolitan Environment Improvement Programme Mg Magnesium MIDC Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation MIS Management Information System MLD Millions of Liter per Day Mn Manganese

MoEF&CC Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change


Abbreviations



MoM Minutes of Meeting MPN Most Probable Number MT Mega Tones MvA Mega volt Ampere N Nitrogen Na Sodium NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards NABET National Accreditation Board for Education and Training NABL National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories NBC National Building Code NCs Non Compliance NDIR Non Dispersive Infra-Red NH National Highway Ni Nickel NRSC National Remote Sensing Centre

NH3 Ammonia

NOx Nitrogen Oxide (x=Mono, di, tri…) NTU Nephelo Turbidity Unit

O3 Ozone O&M Operations and Maintenance OHSAS Occupational Health and Safety Management System OWC Organic Waste Converter P Phosphorous Pb Lead pH Potential of Hydrogen PIV Project Impact Value PL Philips Lighting PM Particulate Matter PMC Project Management Consultant PPEs Personal Protective Equipment PRIA Patalganga Rasayani Industrial Association psi pounds square inch RA Risk Assessment RCC Reinforced Concrete Cement ROB Road Over Bridge RWH Rain Water Harvesting Se Selenium SEAC State Level Expert Appraisal Committee SEIAA State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority

SO2 Sulphur Dioxide

SO4-2 Sulphate


Abbreviations



STP Sewage Treatment Plant TDS Total Dissolved Solids TOC Total Organic Carbon ToR Terms of Reference TPIV Total Project Impact Value UGD Under Ground Drainage UGVCL Uttar Gujarat Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited Zn Zinc


Chapter 01 Introduction

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Chapter 1

Introduction





Contents

1.1 Purpose of the Report 1.2 Identification of Project & Project Proponent 1.3 Brief Description of Nature, Size, Location of the Project and its Importance to the Country,

Region. 1.4 Scope of study – Details of Regulatory Scoping carried out (As per Terms of Reference)






1.1 Purpose of the report

Godrej Garden City (GGC) Township project, Jagatpur Village, Daskroi Taluka, Ahmedabad was

initiated in 2010. The construction of buildings in the Township was proposed in phases. Phase I of the

township is complete and the buildings are occupied. Construction of buildings in Phase III and Phase V

are ongoing. GGC is now proposing to construct the balance area within the demarcated area of township

of 8,37,643 sqm1 (approx. 83.7 ha). The proposed development activity falls under ‘Category 8(b) –

Townships and Area Development Projects’ under GoI Notification S.O. 1533 (E) of 14th September 2006

EIA Notification, 2006 (amended 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015) for which prior Environmental

Clearance (EC) from the notified State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Gujarat is

required. Environmental Clearance (EC) has already been obtained for the completed and ongoing phases

(Phase I, III & V) and the details are given below. Copy of Environmental Clearances are enclosed as

Annex I, Annex II and Annex III for Phase I, III and V respectively, and the details are given in Table

1.1.

Table 1.1 Details of ECs obtained as on Date

Project details Total Built up area

(sqm) EC obtained Status of Construction

Phase I 1,04,343.00 16th

December, 2010 Completed and Buildings occupied

Phase III 3,04,899.20 12th November, 2012 Under Construction

Phase V 2,80,105.48 16th April, 2013 Under Construction

The proposed construction in the balance area of Godrej Garden City is estimated to be planned within

the same acquired area, for which Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report has been prepared.

Schematic sketch of the township indicating the proposed area for balance construction of township given

in figure 1.1

1 Gross area of the Township





Figure 1.1 Layout of Township showing Status of Construction





1.2 Identification of Project & Project Proponent

The proposal pertains to additional construction within a self-contained and sustainable designed

township consisting of residences, housing and institution for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS),

commercial and retail spaces and other leisure facilities proposed by Godrej Properties Ltd. The total

construction in the township proposed is about 14,65,960.00 sq.m built up.

1.3 Brief Description of Nature, Size, Location of the Project and its Importance to the

Country, Region

The proposed development is an expansion of Township project and falls under category 8(b) under GoI

Notification S.O. 1533 (E) of 14th September 2006. The site is in Jagatpur village located on the North

Western side of the city of Ahmedabad, in close proximity to the Sardar Patel Ring Road and NH 8C.

Access to the Project site is from the Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway and from the Sabarmati and

Chandlodia. The Sabarmati railway station is located at distances 5 km and Chandkheda railways station

at 3 km respectively towards south east from the Project Site. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International

Airport is located at approx 9 km from the project site towards south west. Figure 1.2 and 1.3 shows the

location map of the proposed project site.

Figure 1.2 Location Map of the Proposed Project site





The earlier agricultural land was identified and developed into a residential township under Gujarat

Integrated Township Policy as part of the Development Plan of Ahmedabad Urban Development

Authority (AUDA). The ownership of the land is presently with Godrej Properties Ltd.

The proposed township development is in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Government of

Gujarat, Urban Development and Urban Housing Department for Gujarat Integrated Township Policy.

There is an acute shortage for urban housing in India2. The township is planned and built on the principles

of sustainable living. The project will give continued employment to the construction workers.

Figure 1.3 Distances to the Key Locations from the Project Site

1.4 Scope of the Study - Details of Regulatory Scoping carried out (As per Terms of Reference)

The proposed activity is covered in the schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 (amended 2009, 2011, 2013,

2014, 2015) in ‘8(b) Townships and Area Development’ – Category B.

Application for Environmental Clearance for the construction of balance area was made to the Gujarat

State Impact Assessment Authority in the prescribed Form 1 and Form 1A on 23rd October 2015. The

project was appraised by the Expert Appraisal Committee, in their 275th meeting held on 27th January

2016 at Gandhinagar. ToR for EIA was recommended by SEAC - (MoM of 275th Meeting of the EAC,

2 Report of the technical group (TG‐12) on Urban Housing Shortage (2012‐17), Ministry of Housing and Urban

Poverty Alleviation





27th January, 2016) [F.No. SIA/GJ/120111/2015]. ToR Letter issued by the SEAC (F.No.

SIA/GJ/120111/2015 dated 30th March, 2016) is given as Annex IV.

Statement on adherence to the points in ToR given is addressed in Annex V.

The EIS Report has been prepared under following guidelines of MoEFCC:

1. EIA Guidance Manual – Building, Construction, Townships and Area Development Projects – Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad, February 2010.

2. EIA Notification, 2006 (amended), Appendix III – Generic Structure of EIA Document


Chapter 02 Project Description

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Chapter 2

Project Description





Contents

2.1 Aspects of the Project likely to cause Environmental Effects 2.2 Type of Project 2.3 Need of the Project 2.4 Location of the Project 2.5 Size or Magnitude of Operation 2.6 Project Schedule for Approval and Implementation 2.7 Project Description 2.8 Description of Mitigation Measures 2.9 Assessment of New and untested Technology for Risk of Technological Failure






2.1 Aspects of the Project likely to cause Environmental Effects

The section briefly describes aspects of the proposed project which have a likelihood of causing

environmental effects during operation phase. Technical details of the project are given in annexes as

mentioned in the respective sections. Environmental impacts caused during construction and

decommissioning phase are elaborated in Chapter 4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and

Mitigation Measures. Pollution control systems proposed as part of the project are briefly described in

this chapter.

2.2 Type of Project

The proposed project is the expansion of existing Godrej Garden City Township in terms of additional

construction. It is proposed to construct approx. 14,65,960.00 sq.m, within the existing boundary of the

township. Including the present development (existing Phase I, III and V), total built up of the township

now will be approx. 21,55,307.00 sq.m.

The proposed development activity falls under ‘Category 8(b) – Area Development and Township Project

(>1,50,000 sq.m built up or land more than 50 ha) under GoI Notification S.O. 1533(E) of 14th

September 2006.

2.3 Need for the Project

Since Ahmedabad is the main business Centre of Gujarat, people from neighboring states, and towns visit

the place for business, education and trading. Affordable and elegant housing is required to cater the

housing needs of people visiting the City on regular basis and also living in the west of the city. Due to

the connectivity to Gandhinagar – Sarkhej Highway, this part of the City is fast developing. Development

of the township has and will enhance the commercial development, job creation, and facilitate organized

growth in the nearby areas.

2.4 Location of the Project

Godrej Garden City is located in Jagatpur Village, north west of Ahmedabad, in close proximity to Sardar

Patel Ring Road and NH 8C, Daskroi Taluka, Ahmedabad District. Access to the Project site is from the

Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway and from Sabarmati and Chandlodia. Sabarmati and Chandkheda railway





stations are at a distance of 5 km at 3 km respectively towards south east. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

International Airport is located at about 9 km from the project site towards south west.

2.5 Size or Magnitude of Operation

The ground coverage is only about 26%. Greenbelt and open space will cover 25% of the total area. The

project details is given in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1 Project details

Description Built up area in sqm Existing 6,89,347.00 Proposed 14,65,960.00 After Expansion 21,55,307.00

After expansion Area in sqm Percentage (%) Total Plot area 8,37,643.00 100.0 Building Footage 2,17,787.00 26.0 Road & Paved Area 4,10,445.00 49.0 Green Area 2,09,411.00 25.0

2.6 Project Schedule for Approval and Implementation

Proposed construction will be starting within four months of obtaining Environmental Clearance from

State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). Proposed construction, commissioning and

operation schedule of the project is given in Annex VI.

2.7 Project Description

The township is intended to be an exemplary residential township with all requisite modern amenities

planned on the philosophy of sustainability, resource conservation, self-sustenance and minimal

ecological footprint from the inception stage. Configurations of proposed buildings are enclosed as

Annex VII. The existing as well as the proposed buildings are designed as per IGBC green building

standards.

2.7.1 Site access

The Township has 10 entry and exit gates which are positioned at different sides of the township and

Main road which are connected to the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway and Jagatpur Road. Access to the

site can also be from the Sabarmati and Chandlodia railway stations located at about 5 km and 3 km

respectively from the project site. The Nava Vadaj Bus Terminal of Ahmedabad Municipal Transport





Service (AMTS) is located at about 3.5 km from the project site. Feeder roads leading to the site will be

constructed as part of the development along with required layout of internal roads. Detailed study

regarding the internal circulation of traffic movements, bus stops and parking has already been done as a

part of master plan and enclosed as Annex VIII.

Figure 2.1 Accessibility to the Site -1

.





Figure 2.2 Accessibility to the Site -2

2.7.2 Infrastructure Planned

Infrastructure facilities such as road network, water supply, drainage, solid waste collection system, storm

water network, electricity and telecommunication facilities are already available in the Township.

Additional infrastructure for the proposed buildings such as STP, rainwater harvesting structures, signage,

fire safety, additional civic center’s, etc. will be a part of proposed development. Infrastructure Plan for

Proposed Township is enclosed as Annex IX.

Construction equipment and materials will be carried to the site using the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway

and sufficiently wide internal roads. Major transportation to the site is expected from nearest area of city.

2.7.3 Power Requirement and Source

The existing power supply source at Phase I, III and V is from Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited

(UGVCL). DGs are provided as power back up for all emergency services in case of power failure. The





power requirement in existing phases I, III and V is around 58 MVA. It is estimated that the power

requirement for proposed development will be around 42 MVA. Details of DGs Existing and Proposed

are given in Table 2.2.

Table 2.2 DG Back up details of Existing and Proposed Phases

Phase Number of DGs approved Capacity Total

Phase I, III and V (approved) 19 DGs

1 No. of 0.1 MVA8 Nos. of 0.36 MVA 4 Nos. of 0.40 MVA 6 Nos. of 0.50 MVA

7.58 MVA

Balance area (Proposed) 24 DGs

7 No. of 0.125 MVA 1 No. of 0.225 MVA 7 No. of 0.1 MVA 2 No. of 0.15 MVA 2 No. of 0.35 MVA 1 No. of 0.25 MVA

2 No. of 0.075 MVA 1 No. of 0.05 MVA 1 No. of 0.2 MVA

3.45 MVA

Grand Total 11.03 MVA

2.7.4 Water Supply and Sewage Treatment

(I) Construction Phase

It is estimated that an average of 72 kl/d of water will be required at the Project site depending up on the

site activity. Approx. 200 kl/d of water will be required for the construction activity, such as concrete

mixing and curing purpose and the rest for labour colony. The source of water for construction would be

tankers and treated water from existing STP. Water and sewage quantities during construction phase are

given in Table 2.3.





Table 2.3 Water Requirement and Sewage Generation during Construction Phase

Sr. No.

Description Water Consumption

(Liters/Day) Wastewater Generation

(Liters/Day)

1. Domestic (1600 workers (including existing workers) x 45 Lit./Day)

72,000 57,600

2. Construction & Sprinkling Activities 2,00,000 0

Total (1+2) 2,72,000 57,600

(II) Operation Phase

a) Water Requirement

Water demand in the residential buildings is for domestic consumption, cleaning, washing, flushing and

gardening while in commercial complexes it is for drinking, flushing, firefighting and gardening usages.

Total water requirement for the project is calculated to be about 9464 kld including fresh water and

recycled water during the operation phase. The water requirement for the entire Township (After

expansion) has been calculated based on National Building Code (NBC) PART-9.

Table 2.4 Water Requirement after Expansion during Operation Phase

Water requirement and waste water generation Qty (kld)

Residential

No. of Dwelling Units (nos.) 19384

Estimated peak occupancy (nos.) persons/unit 57892

Fresh Water requirement @ 90 lpcd 5210

Sewage @ 80% of the freshwater required 4168

Recycled Water requirement @ 45 lpcd 2605

Sewage generation @ 102% of Recycled water 2657

Commercial

Estimated peak occupancy (nos.) persons/unit 3410

Fresh Water requirement @ 20 lpcd 68

Sewage @ 80% of the freshwater required 55

Recycled Water requirement @ 25 lpcd 85


Club House

Daily peak Club occupancy estimated (nos.) @ 10% of total occupants 5789

Fresh water requirement @ 10 lpcd 58

Sewage @ 80% of the freshwater usage 46





Water requirement and waste water generation Qty (kld)

Recycled water requirement for 1 out of 3 visitors @ 35 lpcd 68


School

No. of Persons 300

Fresh water requirement @ 30 lpcd 9

Sewage @ 80% of the freshwater usage 7

Recycled water requirement @ 15 lpcd 5


Car Wash

Recycled water requirement for Car washing @ 20 lit/day 309

Waste Water generation @ 100% of the water used 309

Horticulture

Green area (in m2) 209411

Water requirement @ 5 l/sqm 1047

Total Water required 9464

Total Fresh Water requirement 5345

Recycled Water requirement 4118

Total Waste Water to STP 7403

Sludge- 3% of total waste water lost with wet sludge 222

97% of total Treated waste water 7181

Excess Treated Waste water to UGD 3062

STP Capacity 7950

The requirement calculation and water balance for proposed phases and after expansion are given in

Figure 2.3 and 2.4





Figure 2.3 Water Balance of Proposed Balance Area





Figure 2.4 Water Balance of Entire Township after Expansion





b) Water source

The project will be dependent on AMC supply and Tankers.

Water Supply and Distribution System

At present, raw water is collected in a collection tank, and then softened by ion exchange and chlorinated

for disinfection. Treated fresh water is transferred into the storage tank from where it is pumped to the

overhead tank. The same will be extended for the proposed development too.

Dual plumbing system for the supply of grey water from Sewage Treatment Plant is a part of plumbing all

the buildings at present for the optimal utilization of water. Pressurized, high-integrity, isolated grey

water network eliminates the possibility of contamination with any other utility and the same will be

followed in the proposed buildings

In an event of power failure diesel driven pump will be provided and hence uninterrupted water supply

will be achievable. The schematic water supply network is shown in Annex IX.

c) Wastewater generation

Source of wastewater includes grey water from kitchens, bathrooms and black water from toilets.

Approx. 7403 kl/d of total waste water will be generated from this integrated project and 4119 kl/d of

treated water will be utilized for flushing, and gardening. Excess treated water will be used for

construction activities as long as the construction is on. Once the construction is complete, the additional

treated water will be used for irrigating AMC gardens and plantation on the medians along SG Highway

As there is no requirement of water for gardening during rainy days, the treated wastewater will be

disposed through UGD.

e) Sewerage System

Sewerage system has been designed based on National Building Code (NBC), CPHEEO Manual for

Sewerage & Sewage Treatment & Handbook on Water Supply & Drainage by B.I.S. Sewerage system

will comprise collection, treatment and disposal of sewage. Sewage from individual manhole will be

collected through a common sewage pipeline and pumped to STPs. STPs are proposed at different

locations selected based on the clusters. Treated sewage will be stored in collection sumps. It will be later

used for landscaping and toilet flushing. Refer Figure 2.5 for location of existing STPs.





Figure 2.5 Location of Existing STPs

2.7.5 Rainwater Management and Harvesting

A well-engineered storm water drainage system (Refer Annex IX) will be provided all along the road

network and the arterial roads of the proposed building complex to collect water during rains. Storm

water drainage will be designed for average rainfall intensity. Storm water will be discharged to recharge

pits to augment the sub-soil water. A report regarding storm water discharge and management has already

been submitted.

Water from all rooftops shall be diverted to the respective rainwater harvesting pits proposed at different

locations and excess to be channelized to the nearest storm water drain. Rainwater recharge practices

followed at the site are shown in Figure 2.6.





Figure 2.6 Rainwater Harvesting Pits at Site

2.7.6 Solid Waste Management

(I) Construction Phase

A. Construction Waste

Construction waste generated would include debris, concrete, steel and other metals, bricks, pallets,

packaging and paper products, railings, door and window casings, fixtures, tiles, furnishings, etc.

Concrete wastage and wasted mortar will be crushed, aggregated and mixed with other road sub-base

construction material, consolidation of surfaces under podia, under margins/pitching of storm water

drains, periphery curbing of roads etc. Metal scraps will be sold to local scrap dealers for onward

recycling. The material will be cleaned at site to remove possibility of contamination of any kind before

handing over to the scrap vendor. Waste packaging material and wooden waste, used plastic bags of





cement will be sold back to the supplier for reuse or to suitably identify registered recyclers.Approx. 1-2

MT/day of construction waste. Concrete waste, etc. will be used for road construction and all the

recyclable such as steel scrap, etc. will be sold to vendors.

B. Excavated Earth

The present proposal is to construct 110 new Blocks with residential and commercial Building usage. It is

estimated that approximately 16,70,415.22 cum soil will be excavated for the proposed development. As

the terrain is uneven and the area is approx. 36.8 ha vast, it will be utilised at the site itself for levelling,

landscaping etc. Excavation earth details for proposed expansion is given in Table 2.5





Table 2.5 Excavated earth details

Neighbourhood No. Floor Basement Area Depth of Excavation Volume of Excavation (m3)

N1 Basement 880.02 8.0 7,040.16 Basement 14,630.00 8.0 1,17,040

N2

Basement 6,552.32 8.0 52,418.56

Basement 6,068.15 8.0 48,545.20

Basement 4,533.99 8.0 36,271.92

Basement 6,707.45 8.0 53,659.60

Basement 6,707.45 8.0 53,659.60

Basement 6,112.41 8.0 48,899.28

N3

Basement 11,660.20 8.0 93,281.60

Basement 8,339.28 8.0 66,714.24

Basement 6,363.56 8.0 50,908.48

Basement 6,896.52 8.0 55,172.16

N4

Basement 11,741.75 8.0 93,934.00

Basement 7,955.88 8.0 63,647.04

Basement 6,318.00 8.0 50,544.00

Basement 7,240.38 8.0 57,923.04

N5 + Carmel Phase II Basement 32,838.46 8.0 2,62,707.68

N6

Basement 3,307.42 8.0 26,459.36

Basement 12,399.68 8.0 99,197.44

Basement 5,994.37 8.0 47,954.96

N7 Basement 11,083.00 8.0 88,664.00

N8 Basement 8,102.05 8.0 64,816.40

G1+G2 Basement 10,146.00 8.0 81,168.00

Eden G Basement 510.00 3.5 1,785.00

Eden H Basement 474.00 3.5 1,659.00

Eden D Basement 510.00 3.5 1,785.00





Neighbourhood No. Floor Basement Area Depth of Excavation Volume of Excavation (m3)

Belvedere Balance 3 Towers Basement 2,121.00 3.5 7,423.50

Green Heart Basement 4,642.00 8.0 37,136.00

Total Excavated Earth Qty. 16,70,415.22





b) Solid Waste Generated at Labour Site

Two labour colonies exists at the project site. The sewage generating from the temporary toilets is treated

in the existing STP of 1000 kld. The same practice will be continued in the future too.

Utmost care is taken to ensure that there is no water accumulation at the site. The solid waste from the

labour colony will be segregated. Biodegradable waste generated from the labour site will be composted.

Non bio degradable waste shall be send to the nearest sanitary landfill of AUDA.

II) Operation Phase

A. Municipal Solid Waste

Presently the solid waste is collected by AMC. GGC in association with AMC is planning to put up a

solid waste management system at the site itself and according to the plan the entire biodegradable waste

from the township will be composted at the site itself using a suitable technology. The composted waste

will be used at site for horticulture and in AMC gardens if additional quantity is available. Quantities of

solid waste in the present and proposed phases of Godrej Garden City are given in Table 2.6.

Table 2.6 Solid Waste Generation during Operation Phase after Expansion

Description Bio degradable

(MT/day) Non-biodegradable

(MT/day) Inert

(MT/day) Total

(MT/day)

Phase I (approved) 0.94 0.75 0.18 1.88

Phase III (approved) 3.69 2.95 0.73 7.39

Phase V (approved) 2.99 2.39 0.59 5.99

Balance area Construction (Proposed)

9.09 7.27 1.82 18.18

After expansion 16.71 13.36 3.32 33.39

2.7.7 Network and Intelligent Controls

The township will set up infrastructure to cater to all functional requirements with state of the art network

services including the following. Some of them are already in place.

Telecommunications Services

Internet Services

Wireless Systems

Unified Communications

Video Solutions

Telephone Systems





IT System Management

IT Technical Support

Asset Inventory & Management

A) Movement Pattern

The development is a transit-oriented development. The plan incorporates key transport related features

given hereafter. The road configuration is according to the GITP norms.

Internal roads of adequate width are constructed for smooth vehicle entry and exit (refer Figure 2.2). All

roads provide for both pedestrian movement and non-motorized vehicle movement. Following is the road

inventory of the township:

30 m wide commercial avenue

30 m wide local neighborhood street

24 m wide proposed AUDA road

18 m, 14.5 m and 9.5 m wide local access streets

Garden paths

Based on network planned in the AUDA Plan, the east-west road of 30m width which cuts across the site

is envisaged as a sub-arterial road providing dual carriageway with cycle track and pedestrian walkway.

The principal access positions are located in the edges of the property in the south, west and north. A road

over bridge (ROB) over the railway track has been proposed considering land constraint and the city

master plan proposal. This proposed flyover will provide the central access to the project from Sarkhej

Gandhinagar Highway (NH-8C, right of way 60 m) and from the west of the Project site. There is a

potential access available to the west of the southern boundary of the Project site with 30-40 m link

planned to connect the Highway.

Bus Transport

It is envisaged that the city bus service after taking off from the Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway will

follow a counter-clockwise direction from the ROB on the 30 m wide east-west road. Once the

development has reached full potential, the bus loop will serve almost the entire area with stops placed at

regular intervals. The bus movement involves left side pickup and drop off with little pedestrian

movement across the road.





Parking

Considering the gross floor area distribution principally among residential, commercial and uses, the

parking requirement has been worked out at 15048 ECS as per NBC guidelines for proposed

development. Total Car parking will be provided after expansion is 19836 ECS (Table 2.7). Parking

requirement is given in the Annex VII.

Table 2.7 Parking Summary

Phase ECS Phase I (Completed and occupied)

3156 Phase II (Under construction) Phase V (Under construction) 1632 Proposed development 15048 Total 19836

B) Street and Yard Illumination

Street and yard illumination is achieved by a combination of high efficiency lamps, CFLs and LED

clusters. LED cluster lamps fixtures have a lower illumination package in comparison with HPSV lamps

and CFLs, however with the new LED clusters bearing 60,000 hrs. lamp life and with desirable

characteristics such as energy savings, low maintenance and good colour characteristics, it is a

recommended option for street and yard illumination for the proposed development, with plan of

systematic retrofitting in the existing phases.

C) Fire Fighting System

Fire safety system within the project will consist of fire detection and fighting system. Automatic fire

detection system with different types of heat and smoke detectors are provided in existing buildings. The

system is connected to the fire alarm system. An emergency intercommunication system is provided for

the entire building. The control room /security room with communication system to all floors and facility

for receiving messages from different floors shall be provided before the completion of entire

development.

Adequate fire protection arrangements such as fire water storage tank, fire pump, wet riser system, hose

reel, hose box, fire alarm system, portable fire extinguisher, fire pump, emergency light, etc. are provided

in the buildings as per the requirement of Fire Department. Automatic sprinklers are installed in the entire

building. Portable fire extinguishers are provided at strategic locations. To prevent any fire hazard, good

housekeeping inside and outside the building is strictly maintained. The same shall be continued for the

proposed development too.





D) Control and Maintenance System

Control system is provided for all existing buildings phase wise for continuous power supply, HVAC for

common areas, lifts and BMS. The control system has automated DG control panel and emergency

lighting. The same facilities will be extended to the future development.

The regular operation and maintenance will be required for air conditioning plant, pumps, and DG sets,

sewage treatment plant, biogas plant, etc. as they will be equipped with electrical control and mechanical

fittings. The maintenance of landscape, area and rainwater harvesting system requires both on short term

and long term basis. Trained operators are already employed to maintain the facilities.

E) Security System (CCTV System)

Closed Circuit TV system is proposed as the mainstay real-time surveillance system for the project

premises including perimeter wall. It will include live multi-monitor display at the security control center

and will include facility for recorded programmable time-lapse images to be stored for 30 days on DVD

format to facilitate investigations of reported cases. The system will be based on IP TV with cameras

proposed to be placed at strategic locations, such as Main Entrance/Exits, entry/exits for each building

entrance, Public places, and Utilities/Plant rooms. Panable and tillable field cameras will be installed at

every rotary/junction

2.7.8 Energy Conservation

Completed phases of GGC are LEED INDIA certified by IGBC (Annex X) and the future development

also will be designed as per the IGBC standards. Details on energy requirement for proposed construction

and the measures proposed for energy conservation is given below.

To enhance the energy conservation while selection of building material following measures are adopted:

Use of recycled material (fly ash up to 20%)

Maximum use of local resources & skills

Reduction of transportation

Use of water based paints

As all the buildings are to be IGBC certified, the building material specification will be as per the Green

building standards.

Following energy conservation efforts shall be made in the Project:

Sound design of buildings for maximum natural ventilation and illumination.

Design of building shell to reflect most of the solar insulation helping in reduction in AC loads.

External lighting: All street lighting based on solar energy





It is proposed to install emergency power back-up using Diesel Generating (DG) sets for supply of power when grid power is not available. Power back is proposed for only common area lighting with 50% lifts of the residential buildings. DG sets to be installed in rooms provided with acoustic treatment to meet the CPCB regulations.

Use of low emissive glass will be made wherever possible to help reflect the solar radiation to the outside.

Glass to be used will have following characteristics:

Glass which can help in heat avoidance will be used. The glass will be low emissive with double glazed unit with a coating on the second face of the glass. It will be transparent yet heat resistant

Under-deck insulation will be used to prevent roofing from heating via direct exposure to sun.

Special coating – “Green Shield” will be utilized.

Double glazed system will be used to lower heat gain.

Characteristics of glass:

Item ‘U’ Value

RCC Slab Roof 0.39 W/m2K

Brick Wall 1.94 W/m2K

Interior Insulation 0.769 W/m2K

Insulating Double Glazed Glass 0.56 BTU/ hr-ft2-Deg.F

Conservation efforts to be adopted are as follows:

Use of solar water heating for upper floors

Part of street lighting through solar stand-alone poles.

Sunscreen films on windows to reduce heating inside the buildings

Purchase of energy efficient appliances

Use of compact fluorescent lamps and low voltage lighting

Energy efficient T5 tubes and PL lamps will be used for interior lighting.

Timers to be provided for corridors/ car park lighting

Minimum window to wall ratio has been adopted for walls on East and West facades. Stepped facades provided will additionally decrease heat transmission onto walls.

The design has considered maximizing the use of natural lighting through design features. Means for passive solar cooling utilizing building shading has been adopted.

Ozone friendly HFC-134a refrigerant shall be specified for refrigeration system.

AHUs with efficient airfoil construction fans.

Demand based ventilation. Fresh air volume shall be modulated based on signals from CO2

sensors in occupied areas. This will reduce sensible and latent loads due to fresh air during low occupancy periods.

High efficiency (EFF-1) motors shall be specified for all driven equipment.





2.7.9 Greenbelt Development

The landscape structure shown in Figure 2.7 comprises a range of open spaces arranged as a visually

interesting and varied network to facilitate comfortable and unhindered movement of people on foot. The

proposed landscape will be planned based on the community concept. It will be designed as a broad

landscaped walkway for movement and activity especially during the early morning and evening hours

and also be the focus of informal leisure activities of residents. The terrace and gardens planned between

and below the buildings along the walkway and a unique spatial and visual experience as a prelude to

approaching the residential buildings. The proposed plantation will enhance the probability of increased

habitat in the region.

Boundary planting is another important part of the landscape concept. The site periphery can afford the

opportunity for major tree planting with species native or hardy in the area. There were 243 trees on the

site before construction. Today there are 12,069 trees (Refer Table 2.8 and Figure 2.8) at site (31

species) which is covered 88,215.84 sqm Landscape area to the site. After expansion the landscape area

will be 2,09,411.00 sq.m including lawn and tree cover area. The peripheral planting is a buffer to noise,

a very effective dust filter and also provides wind shelter. Boundary planting is best done with a

combination of fast and slow growing species, to take care of immediate protection and also provide for

long term benefits. Proposed tree species for greenbelt development are given in Table 2.9 (Refer Annex

XI)

Table 2.8 Details of Tree Plantation at the Site at Present

Sr. no. Area details No. of trees 1 Orchard Cluster 1626 2 Belvedere Cluster 267 3 Tivoli 826 4 Central Green 400 5 Boulevard 5136 6 School 28 7 Boundary wall Plantation 164 8 Marketing Office 452 9 Eden 3a 1017 10 Eden ABC 342 11 Retail 41 12 Tree Inventory 243 13 Road 7 & 8 232 14 Club House 92





Sr. no. Area details No. of trees 15 Sunrise Park 428 16 North Park 775

Total 12069





Figure 2.7 Existing Landscape at Site





Table 2.9 Proposed Tree Species

Sr. No.

Botanical Name Common Name Tree areas (sqm) Spacing requirement No. of trees proposed

1 Alstoniascholaris Rain Tree 12 4x3 200

2 Azadirechtaindica Neem 16 4x4 200

3 Pongamiapinnata Karanj 16 4x4 200

4 Mangiferaindica Mango 20 5x4 100

5 Ficusbenghalensis Ficus 12 4x3 350

6 Terminaliacatappa Badam 12 4x3 350

7 Ficusreligiosa Peepal 16 4x4 200

8 Delonixregia Gulmohar 12 4x3 350

9 Leucaenaleucocephala Subabul 20 5x4 200

10 Tecomastans Yellow Bell 25 4x3 230

11 Bombaxceiba Cotton Tree 16 4x4 200

Total 2580





Figure 2.8 Existing Landscaping at Site (Plan) Figure 2.9 Landscape Plan for Proposed Site





2.8 Description of Mitigation Measures

Anticipated impacts are proposed mitigation measures are dealt in Chapter 4 Anticipated

Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures in detail.

2.9 Assessment of New and Untested Technology for Risk of Technological Failure

Proposed construction Project will follow standard and tested construction and operation practices. No

new or untested technology is proposed in any stage of implementation of the Project.


Chapter 03 Description of Environment



Chapter 3

Description of the Environment



Environmental Consultant Page 1 Aditya Environmental Services Pvt. Ltd.

Contents

3.1 Study Area, Period, Components and Methodology 3.2 Establishment of Baseline for Valued Environmental Components, as Identified in the Scope 3.3 Base maps of all Environmental Components





3.1 Study Area, Period, Components and Methodology

3.1.1 Study Area

An immediate impact boundary of 5 km radius from the project site is considered to analyze the degree of

the impact likely to be generated by the proposed project. Aerial image showing location of various

monitoring stations superimposed with location of habitats is shown in different sections of the study

environmental parameter wise in this chapter.

3.1.2 Period of Baseline Monitoring

Monitoring was carried out during March, April and May 2016 (summer of 2016).

3.1.3 Components and Methodology

Key attributes such as air environment, water, soil, etc. were assessed by conducting field studies and

desk studies. Other attributes such as land use studies, geology, physiological characteristics, flora – fauna

and socio-economic environment have been assessed by site survey and secondary sources.

Environmental components for baseline study and source of information is given in the Table 3.1 below:

Table 3.1 Environmental Components for Baseline Study and Source of Information

Component Parameters Monitoring schedule / Source of information

Land Topography, geology, soil and land use

GIS mapping, site specific survey

Hydrology

Groundwater, surface hydrology and drainage

Site survey

Ambient Air quality SO2,NOx, PM10 , PM2.5 24 hourly (PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx) at 5 selected stations in 5 km radius including project site.

Noise Noise levels in dB(A) Continuous recording for 24 hrs at hourly interval at selected 5 monitoring stations once in each station

Water quality Physical and chemical characteristics

Once during the monitoring period at selected 5 stations.

Soil quality

Physical and chemical characteristics

Once during the monitoring period at selected 5 stations.

Socio-economic Population statistics Secondary data from Census Dept, Govt. of India




Component Parameters Monitoring schedule / Source of information

aspects

3.2 Establishment of Baseline for Valued Environmental Components, as Identified in the Scope

3.2.1 Topography

The maximum contour level on the site is 51 m and minimum is 47 m which shows that the land is fairly

leveled. There are depressions at a few places and water naturally flows into these locations.

3.2.2 Regional Geology

The soil in this district can broadly be classified as black, medium black, goradu, kyari and rocky. The

goradu soil varies from fertile brown to sandy loam and is found in Ahmadabad City, Daskroi and parts of

Sanand, Dholka and Viramgam taluks. The soil is generally fertile and its response becomes very well

after irrigation and manuring. The Kyari soil is found in several parts of the city, Daskroi, Sanand, Dholka

and Viramgam taluks.

The major portion of the area is covered by recent and sub-recent formations. The area is almost covered

by brown sandy and clayey soil and has a gentle north easterly slope. It forms part of Cambay

sedimentary basin with about 400 m thick Quaternary sediments. The geology of study area is grey to

dark grey shale with salty sand stone, siltstone and coal beds with minor siderite clay stone. The area

formations allow for secondary porosity. The alluvium mainly consists of alternate layers of fine to coarse

grained sand, gravel and clay.

3.2.3 Land use, Land Cover

The proposed development is located in the Jagatpur village of Daskroi taluka in Ahmedabad district

(Figure 3.1 Site and Surrounding).




Figure 3.1 Site and Surrounding

The Table 3.2 below shows the areas in sq.km and in percentage of the different land use classes in the

study area of 5 km around the proposed site.

Table 3.2 Land use / Land cover Statistics within 5 km Study Area

Sr. No.

Class Area (sq.km) Area (%)

1 Builtup Land 23.62 30.08 2 Water Body 0.92 1.17 3 Agriculture Crop Land 22.75 28.97 4 Agriculture Plantation 16.26 20.71 5 Agriculture Fallow Land 8.89 11.32 6 Barren/ Unculturable/ Wasteland, Scrub Land 6.09 7.75

Total 78.53 100.00

From Table 3.2 it can be seen that within an area of 5 km radius around the project site, built up area

(30.08 %) and agriculture crop land (28.97 %) is the most dominant land use. This may be attributed to

the fact that the project site is located on the outskirts of the main city of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.




However, this part of Ahmedabad is undergoing rapid urbanization as many small and large

developments are coming up in this area. Few undeveloped patched can be observed on the Western side

of the study area towards village Ognaj. Village Tragad on the North and village Chharodi on the North

West are sparsely developed land patches. A graphical representation of the distribution of various land

use classes is given in Figure 3.2.

Figure 3.2 Graphical Representation of LULC Classes

Note: areas given in sq.m

Land use refers to man’s activities and various uses, which are carried on land. Land cover refers to

natural vegetation, water bodies, rock/soil, artificial cover and others resulting due to land transformation.

Although land use is generally inferred based on the cover, yet both the terms land use and land cover are

closely related and interchangeable.

Using the standard land use classification system proposed by NRSC, 6 classes of Level I land use / land

cover classes were identified and mapped using satellite data in the present study. (Please refer figure 3.3:

Satellite imagery of the 5 km study area and figure 3.4: Land use / land cover Map of the 5 km study

area.) Date of satellite imagery used for the study is 10th May 2016.




Figure 3.3 Satellite Imaginary of 5 km Radius Study Area




Figure 3.4 Landuse /Landcover of 5 km Radius Study Area




3.2.4 Weather and Climate1

Ahmedabad has a tropical monsoon climate, which is hot and dry, except in the rainy season. Summer

days are very hot with mean maximum temperature of 41.3 °C while, nights are pleasant with mean

minimum temperature of 26.3 °C. The mean maximum and minimum temperatures in winter are 30 °C

and 15.4 °C respectively. The average annual rainfall of the area is 782 mm, although there is a

considerable variation from year to year. It occurs generally during the months of June to September. The

average relative humidity is 60% with a maximum of 80% to 90% during the rainy season. Climatic data

of Ahmedabad is given in Table 3.32. Windrose based on average data from 2011-2016 drawn from the

IMD data of Ahmedabad airport observatory are shown in Figure 3.53.

Table 3.3 Climatic Data of Ahmedabad

1http://ahmedabadcity.gov.in/portal/jsp/Static_pages/weather.jsp 2 https://www.windfinder.com/windstatistics/ahmedabad 3Statistics based on observations taken between 05/2011 ‐ 07/2016 daily from 7am to 7pm local time Source : https://www.windfinder.com/windstatistics/ahmedabad




Figure 3.5 Ahmedabad Wind rose based on Average Data from 2011-2016

Windrose - January

Windrose - February

Windrose - March

Windrose -April

Windrose -May

Windrose - June




Windrose - July

Windrose - August

Windrose - September

Windrose - October

Windrose - November

Windrose - December




3.2.5 Air Environment

3.2.5.1 Ambient Air Quality – Sources of Pollution

The buffer zone of the study area which constitutes of a part of the city of Ahmedabad shows some

amount of vehicular pollution. Two wheeler populations in the city contribute to pollution due to which

quality of air has been affected. Presence of high volume of dust suspension is due to un-surfaced margins

on majority of the roads in the city. The various sources of air pollution in the region are commercial,

small scale industries and vehicular traffic. The major air pollution source within the buffer zone is the

Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway which lies 1 km to the west of the proposed site.

The reconnaissance survey of the core zone shows the presence of very small commercial establishments

and village activity within the site vicinity.

Based on this survey, it can be said that the major air polluting activities in the study area are small and

medium industries/vehicles (in Ahmedabad city) and surrounding sources such as fuel burning, dust

emissions from unpaved areas towards the South West and North of the plot.

Major industrial sources of air pollution – the Naroda, Odhav and other nearby industrial estates are on

the opposite end of the city over 15 km away.

3.2.5.2 Ambient Air Quality – Monitoring

The parameters of concern in the air environment are combustion-derived pollutants SO2, NOx, PM2.5 and

PM10. Hence the existing Ambient Air Quality status (AAQ) was monitored for PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOX

and CO. Gaseous pollutants i.e. SO2 and NOX were collected on 24 hourly basis by drawing air at a flow

rate of 0.5 lit/min through the absorbing media, whereas, PM was collected as 24 hour average by

drawing air at a flow rate of 1.0 - 1.5 m3/min through micro glass fiber filter paper 10µ & 2.5µ mesh size.

The monitoring was carried out during the months of March, April and May, 2016. Methodologies

adopted for sampling and analysis were as per the approved methods of Central Pollution Control Board.

The monitoring stations were chosen based on the predominant wind directions. Habitations as most

sensitive receptors of the air pollution were given priority over other receptors for the AAQM. The

sampling stations have been shown in Table 3.4.




Table 3.4 Details of Sampling Stations for Air Monitoring

Sampling point

Location Distance from

Project Site (km*) Direction

AAQ1 Proposed Construction Site - - AAQ2 Project Site – Near Railway Crossing 0.1 East AAQ3 Near Mukt Pushpanjali School 5.5 South AAQ4 Chenpur Village 0.5 South AAQ5 Chandkheda Village 0.2 East

Figure 3.6 Ambient Air Monitoring Stations

The analytical results of the air quality monitoring observed are tabulated in Table 3.5 below:

Table 3.5 Results of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

S. No. Sampling Locations PM10 PM2.5 NOx SO2 CO 1 Project Site - Balance area 91.50 47.81 17.68 14.07 0.93 2 Project Site - Near Railway Crossing 91.36 45.81 13.26 12.09 0.59 3 Near Mukt Pushpanjali School 84.24 39.17 16.99 16.05 0.72 4 Chenpur Village 90.95 47.81 17.68 14.07 0.81 5 Chandkheda Village 84.16 35.65 13.96 15.88 0.79

NAAQ Standards for Residential/ rural areas 100 60 80 80 04




The concentration of all monitored pollutants was found much less compared to the permissible limit of

National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). NOX concentrations within the study area ranged

between 13 - 18 μg/m3 with the highest concentration found was near Project Site and Chenpur village i.e.

17.68 μg/m3 and lowest near Project Site Area near Railway Crossing i.e. 13.26 μg/m3. So2concentration

of all locations ranged is between 12 to 17 μg/m3 with highest concentration near Mukt Pushpanjali

School (15.88 μg/m3) and lowest concentration at Project site near Railway crossing line (12.09).

Table 3.6 National Ambient Air Quality Standards, 2009

Pollutant

Time Weighted Average

Concentration in Ambient Air

Industrial/ Residential, Rural

and Other Area

Ecologically Sensitive Area (Notified by C.

Govt.)

Methods of Measurement

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), µg/m3

Annual * 24 Hours**

50

80

20

80

- Improved West and Gaeke - Ultraviolet fluorescence

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), µg/m3

Annual * 24 Hours**

40

80

30

80

- Modified Jacob and Hochheiser (Na-Arsenite) - Chemiluminescence

Particulate Matter (size less than 10 µm) or PM10, µg/m3

Annual * 24 Hours**

60

100

60

100

- Gravimetric - TOEM - Beta attenuation

Particulate Matter (size less than 2.5 µm) or PM 2.5, µg/m3

Annual * 24 Hours**

40

60

40

60

- Gravimetric - TOEM - Beta attenuation

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

8 Hours** 1 Hour**

02

04

02

04

Non Dispersive Infra-Red (NDIR) spectroscopy

* Annual arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year at a particular site taken twice a week 24 hourly at uniform

intervals

** 24 hourly or 08 hourly or 01 hourly monitored values, as applicable, shall be complied with 98% of the time in a year. 2% of

the time, they may exceed the limits but not on two consecutive days of monitoring.

3.2.6 Noise Environment

3.2.6.1 Noise Quality – Sources

The Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar railway line runs along the western boundary of the proposed site and the

Ahmedabad Mehsana line runes along the Eastern boundary of the site. Noise from the passing railways

is an intermittent source of noise for the surrounding areas. Other sources of noise that exist in the core




zone include small commercial establishments and occasional road traffic. The traffic along the Sarkhej

Gandhinagar Highway located at about 1km from the site is not a significant source due to distance and

natural noise attenuation achieved.

3.2.6.2 Noise Quality – Monitoring

The site has no noisy activities in the surrounding and has a typically rural character. Baseline noise

monitoring studies were carried out at villages around the proposed project site using a noise meter Day

and Night per hour 24 hourly in decibel as per CPCB Norms. The detailed of the Noise monitoring

location is given in the Table 3.7 below.

Table 3.7 Details of the Noise Monitoring Location

Sampling point

Location Distance from

Project Site (km*) Direction

N1 Project Site – Balance area - - N2 Project Site – Near Railway Crossing 0.1 East N3 Near Mukt Pushpanjali School 2.2 South N4 Chenpur Village 1.5 South N5 Chandkheda Village 1.9 East

The location of noise monitoring station is as shown in the Figure 3.7 given below:




Figure 3.7 Sampling Locations for Noise Monitoring

The noise monitoring results are as shown in the Table 3.8 below:

Table 3.8 Noise Monitoring Results

Stations

Minimum Noise Level dB(A)

Maximum Noise Level dB(A)

Equivalent Noise Level -Leq dB(A)

Day Time

Night Time

Day Time

Night Time

Day Time

Night Time

Project Site – Balance area 56.7 35.6 70.3 53.2 66.0 46.7 Project Site – Near Railway Crossing 38.4 28.1 55.8 36.1 48.7 32.6 Near Mukt Pushpanjali School 38.4 26.4 52.9 36.9 46.8 33.3 Chenpur Village 36.2 26.8 53.7 37.1 46.2 33.0 Chandkheda Village 39.6 28.6 55.1 39.4 48.6 35.1

National Noise level standards 55 dB (A) and 45 dB (A) during day and night time respectively for

residential areas and 75 dB (A) and 70 dB (A) during day and night time respectively for industrial area

The maximum noise level was observed near Project Site i.e., 70.3 dB(A) during day time and 53.2 dB

(A) during night which is due to the Construction work at site. Minimum noise levels were observed near




Chenpur village and at near Mukt Pushpanjali School i.e., 36.2 dB (A) during day time and 26.4 dB (A)

during night time respectively. Equivalent Noise level was maximum at Project Site i.e., 66.0 dB(A)

during the day time and 46.7 dB(A) during the night time which is slightly more than the limits of Noise

level standards. The noise level observed highest at project site because of construction activities of Phase

III and V of Godrej Garden City.

3.2.7 Surface Water and Ground Water Quality

3.2.7.1 Water sources in the Project Area

AMC, STP treated water, tankers, surface water and ground water are the source of water within 5 km of

project area. Ground water sources within the 5 km radius were examined for physico-chemical and

biological parameters in order to assess the effect of surrounding activities.

3.2.7.2 Surface Water Quality Monitoring

The surface water samples were collected and analysed for various physico-chemical parameters as per

standard methods. The details of surface water monitoring stations are given in Table 3.9 below:

Table 3.9 Details of Surface Water Monitoring Stations

Sampling point

Location Distance from Project Site

(km*) Direction

SW1 Jagatpur Lake Point - 1 0.1 East SW2 Gota Lake 2.9 North East SW3 Chharodi Lake 1.9 North SW4 Chenpur Lake 1.5 South SW5 Jagatpur Lake Point - 2 0.1 East

The monitoring locations are marked in Figure 3.8. The Surface water analysis result are given in Table

3.10.




Figure 3.8 Surface Water Monitoring Stations




Table 3.10 Surface Water Analysis Result

Sr.No. Test Parameters Unit SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 1 pH - 8.84 8.72 8.42 8.97 8.96 2 Colour Hazen <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 3 Odour - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 4 Turbidity NTU 10 5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5 Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 1711 1153 969.0 690.5 1893 6 Total Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/l 465 360 350.0 260.0 465 7 Total Hardness as CaCO3 mg/l 145 265 235.0 205.0 235 8 Calcium as Ca mg/l 14.03 28.06 60.16 28.06 60.12 9 Magnesium as Mg mg/l 26.73 47.89 20.65 32.8 20.06 10 Chloride as Cl mg/l 232.43 449.86 514.84 87.47 632.3 11 Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 121.25 34.99 62.49 26.09 49.44 12 Nitrate Nitrogen as N mg/l 1.26 5.06 9.20 5.65 0.78 13 Fluorides as F mg/l <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 14 Iron as Fe mg/l <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 15 Manganese as Mn mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 16 Copper as Cu mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 17 Phenolic Compounds mg/l <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 18 Zinc as Zn mg/l <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 19 Lead as Pb mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 20 Boron as B mg/l <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 21 Mercury as Hg mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 22 Arsenic as As mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 23 Chemical Oxygen Demand mg/l 60.0 96.0 84.0 72.0 68.0

24 Biological Oxygen Demand MPN/100

ml 22.0 35.0 22.0 18.0 25.0

Note: All the above Test Parameters are carried out with the sample as” received condition”




3.2.7.3 Ground water quality study

Water samples were collected from the various drinking water sources. The samples were collected to the

laboratory to conduct analysis for various Physico-chemical parameters. The details of Ground water

monitoring stations are given in Table 3.11 and Ground water analysis results are given in Table 3.12.

Table 3.11 Details of Ground Water Monitoring Stations

Sampling point

Location Distance from Project Site (km*)

Direction

GW1 Near Project Site 0.1 East GW2 Chandkheda Village 1.9 East GW3 Mukt Pushpanjali School 2.2 South GW4 Chenpur Lake 1.5 South GW5 Gota Gaam 2.9 East

The monitoring location is shown the Figure 3.9 below:

Figure 3.9 Ground Water Monitoring Locations




Table 3.12 Ground Water Analysis Results

Sr. No.

Test Parameters Unit GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5

1 pH - 7.29 7.8 8.12 7.64 7.48 2 Colour Hazen <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 3 Odour - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 4 Taste - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 5 Turbidity NTU <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 6 Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 858.5 1620 1456 420.5 1887 7 Total Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/l 325.0 495 400 165 515 8 Total Hardness as CaCO3 mg/l 230.0 295 255 140 305 9 Calcium as Ca mg/l 56.11 72.14 40.08 306.06 58.12

10 Magnesium as Mg mg/l 21.87 27.95 37.66 15.79 38.88 11 Chloride as Cl mg/l 232.43 449.86 514.84 87.47 632.3 12 Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 55.06 74.18 21.82 12.36 11.69 13 Nitrate Nitrogen as N mg/l 21.1 35.1 29.6 6.99 5.05 14 Fluorides as F mg/l <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 15 Iron as Fe mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 16 Manganese as Mn mg/l <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 17 Copper as Cu mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 18 Chromium as Cr6+ mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 19 Cadmium as Cd mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 20 Phenolic Compounds mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 21 Zinc as Zn mg/l <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 22 Lead as Pb mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 23 Boron as B mg/l <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 24 Cyanide as CN mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 25 Mercury as Hg mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

26 Selenium as Se mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001




Sr. No.

Test Parameters Unit GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5

27 Arsenic as As mg/l <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 28 Aluminum as Al mg/l <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 29 Coliforms MPN/100 ml 10.0 8.0 7.0 6.0 12.0 30 E.Coli MPN/100 ml 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.0 3.0

Note: All the above Test parameters are carried out with the sample as “received condition”




3.2.8 Soil Quality

The samples were collected to the laboratory to conduct analysis for various Physico-chemical

parameters. The details of Soil quality Stations are given in Table 3.13 and monitoring results are given

in Table 3.14 shown in the Figure 3.10 below:

Table 3.13 Details of Soil Quality Monitoring Stations

Sampling point

Location Distance from Project Site

(km*) Direction

S1 Project Site – Jagatpur village 0.1 - S2 KaligaamVillage 2.9 South S3 Chandkheda Village 1.9 South S4 Chenpur Lake 1.5 South S5 Chharodi Village 1.9 East

Figure 3.10 Soil Quality Monitoring Locations

pH is an important parameter indicative of alkaline or acidic nature of soil. It greatly affects the microbial

population as well as solubility of metal ions and regulates nutrient availability. The presence of organic

matter in the soil determines the stability of soil aggregates and enhances the metabolic activities of

microorganisms present in soil responsible for the nitrogen and potash content in the soil responsible for




determining the physical and chemical properties of soil. The value of organic matter observed is 0.9%

shows that the soil is poor in organic content.




Table 3.14 Soil Quality Analysis Results

Sr. No. Test Parameters Unit S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 1 pH (1:2 Soil water Extract) - 7.54 7.46 7.35 7.12 7.60 2 Colour - Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown 3 Bulk Density g/cc 1.45 1.23 1.42 1.32 1.36 4 Moisture Content % 5.62 5.43 5.67 5.51 5.56 5 Nitrate as N mg/kg 65.30 69.50 72.65 64.90 75.60 6 Phosphorous as P mg/kg 17.90 18.60 19.30 18.50 19.20 7 Potassium as K mg/kg 9.50 8.60 9.62 8.10 8.60 8 Sodium as Na mg/kg 101.60 112.90 99.56 102.50 116.30 9 Calcium as Ca mg/kg 52.30 62.30 59.70 60.30 56.30 10 Magnesium as Mg mg/kg 19.60 20.60 21.10 19.30 19.80 11 Soil Texture a Sand % 46.00 44.00 46.00 46.00 47.00 b Silt % 15.00 18.00 15.00 16.00 18.00 c Clay % 41.00 38.00 39.00 38.00 35.00

12 Copper as Cu mg/kg <2.00 <2.00 <2.00 <2.00 <2.0 13 Zink as Zn mg/kg <2.00 <2.00 <2.00 <2.00 <2.0 14 Manganese as Mn mg/kg <2.00 <2.00 <2.00 <2.00 <2.0 15 Chromium as Cr mg/kg <2.00 <2.00 <2.00 <2.00 <2.0 16 Total Organic Carbon % 0.56 0.52 0.54 0.55 0.51 17 Cation Exchange Capacity Meq/100g 17.77 19.87 18.56 18.53 19.43 18 Iron as Fe mg/kg <5.00 <5.00 <5.00 <5.00 <5.00 19 Lead as pb mg/kg <5.00 <5.00 <5.00 <5.00 <5.00




3.2.9 Traffic Scenario

Project specific traffic studies conducted is enclosed as Annex XII.

3.2.10 Ecology and Biodiversity

Flora and Fauna

Core zone

The site was previously used for agricultural purposes. Since considerable urban development has already

taken place since last 8 to 10yrs, very sparse vegetation exists on the surrounding area. Wild fauna is

totally disappeared due to the human habitation. The list of trees in the campus is given in Annex XI.

The tree species found in the area are as follows (Table 3.15):

Table 3.15 List of Existing Tree Species

Table 3.16 Fauna species in the study area

Sr. No. Common Name Binomial Name Birds

1 Blue rock Pigeon Columba livia 2 Asian Koel Eudynamys scolopacea 3 House Crow Corvus splendens 4 House Sparrow Passer domesticus 5 Indian Robin Saxicoloides fulicatus 6 Common Tailorbird Orthotomus Sutorius

Reptiles

Sr. No. Botanical Name Local Name

1 Acacia nilotica Babul 2 Azadirachta indica Neem 3 Butea monosperma Kesuda 4 Datura sp Dhatura 5 Eleusine aegyptiaca Fodder grass 6 Phoenix sylvestris Date palm 7 Prosopis juliflora Gando Baval 8 Ficus religiosa Peepal 9 Ficus beghalanesis Banyan 10 Zizyphus jujube Ber 11 Zizyphus nummularia Jharberi 12 Tamarindus indica Amli 13 Prosopis Senereria Sijaro 14 Holoptelia Integifolia Kanaji




Sr. No. Common Name Binomial Name 1. True Kobra Naja naja 2. Indian Scorpion Scorpios swammerdami 3. Indian Chameleon Chameleon zeylanicus 4. Indian Wolf Snake Lyrcodon aulicus

Buffer zone

The buffer zone is characterized by human induced ecosystems dominated by agriculture mainly towards

the north west of the site. Although the typical forest type of this region is arid scrub forest, there are no

natural forests within the study area. Some community forests established and maintained under

community forest programme exist along roads, railway lines and village pasture lands.

There is no natural wildlife habitat in the area. The riparian zone of the Sabarmati river is subjected to

much developmental pressure like sand for construction use, river bed agriculture, industrial effluent

drainage etc.

There are no sanctuaries or forests found in the study area and there is no archaeological monuments were

found in study area as per the information obtained from District Census Hand Book 19912011.

3.2.11 Socio Economic Environment4

The project site falls within the city corporation limits. Ahmedabad has a population of 5577940 per the

2011 Census of India. The number of males were 2938985, constituting approx. 53 per cent of the

population, while the number of females were 2638955 Male literate population were 536462, while

female literate population were 665085. Population of 0 – 6 yrs were 621034.

3.2.11.1 Socio Economic Conditions in the Impact Area

The project site is moderately populated and a part of Ahmedabad city life style is urban in nature with

high literacy rate. There are no much agricultural activities within the impact zone. Infrastructural

facilities such as bank, post office, police station, road and transportation, status of educational

institutions, availability of health facilities are very good. Apart from this other socio-economic variables

such as water supply system (drinking and irrigation facilities) sanitation and toilet, etc. are also found to

be very good around the project site.

4Source:http://ahmedabadcity.gov.in/portal/jsp/Static_pages/demographics.jsp




Buffer Zone

The AMC area is spread over 190.84 sq km and AUDA area is 1330.08 sq km. Spatial distribution of this

population within the city over the decades shows that up to 1981 most of the new population added to

the city was mainly concentrated within old AMC limits itself, especially in the eastern part.

Expansion of the peripheral areas began in the 1980s and has continued. Earlier only the eastern parts and

particularly the eastern periphery registered faster growth rate, but since the 1980s even the western

periphery has grown rapidly. The areas adjoining AMC, falling within AUDA limits have shown rapid

growth.

Gandhinagar is also experiencing relatively high rate of growth. This is partly due to the saturation of

population within the city area and consequent large-scale housing development in the peripheral areas.

The contrasting spatial patterns observed in the eastern and western areas of AMC which have extended

into the peripheral areas in the same manner.

Physical Infrastructure

The site is located within the jurisdiction of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). Water supply,

drainage and sewage, roads etc. are provided by the AMC. Some roads within the site area fall under

AUDA.

Water Supply

The water supply needs of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation are presently met from three sources:

Surface water from Raska

French well in Sabarmati River

By Intake well-constructed in River Sabarmati (Narmada canal water is released in river which is pumped through intake well).

Ground Water

Till recently borewells were significantly meeting water demand of the city. AMC draws water from

some 363 tubewells (altogether there are 406 tube wells installed, but 43 tube wells are non-functional

currently) installed in various parts of the city. Besides, there are reports of ground water tapping by

private bore wells/ tube wells.




Sewerage Network

Presently, around 75 percent of the municipal area is covered by 1384 km long sewerage network. There

are 43 Sewage Pumping Stations, of which 8 are main Sewage pumping stations. At present, Ahmedabad

generates about 500 MLD of sewage of which about 168 MLD is discharged into River Sabarmati

without treatment through storm water outlets. In the newly merged areas of extended east Ahmedabad,

sewerage facilities are provided in an area 44 sq.km.

Storm water drains

Storm water drains in the city cover only 23% of the roads in the city. These storm water drains discharge

storm water into River Sabarmati at 42 locations, of which currently only 27 locations are functional.

Storm water drains in the city are poorly developed and many parts of the western and eastern zone

experience water-logging problems during the rainy season.

Social Infrastructure

Health

The city of Ahmedabad provides good medical services in the form of hospitals, dispensaries and

maternity homes. The Corporation manages three general hospitals, one ophthalmic hospital, one TB

hospital, one infectious decease hospital, 5 referral hospitals and 22 dispensaries. It also provides 10

maternity homes, three dental clinics and 43 dispensaries.

Education

Primary schools like Navrang and Khyati Primary School are located in close proximity to the site in the

new developments at Chandkheda. The Hiramani School and the Nirma Institute which are premier

institutes of Ahmedabad city are located near the Highway.

Ahmedabad city is well developed in terms of educational facilities with a range of primary, secondary

and higher secondary schools colleges. Apart from these, several premier autonomous institutions of the

country like Indian Institute of Management, National Institute of Design, Center of Environmental

Planning and Technology are located here.

3.3 Base maps of all Environmental Components

All relevant base maps for environmental components are given in the chapter in the respective section.


Chapter 04 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures



Chapter 4

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Contents

4.1 Details of Investigated Environmental Impacts 4.2 Measures for Minimising and /or Offsetting Adverse Impacts Identified 4.3 Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitments of Environmental Components 4.4 Assessment of Significance of Impacts 4.5 Mitigation Measures





Chapter 04 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation

Measures 4.1 Details of Investigated Environmental Impacts

The proposed expansion may have some short and long term environmental impacts during construction

and operation phase if proper mitigation plans are not made part of project planning and implementation.

Identification of environmental impacts and design of mitigation measures as part of the project execution

and operation phase is described in the following sections.

4.1.1 Environmental Impacts due to Project Location

The proposed expansion of Balance area in Godrej Garden City Township entailing construction of new

buildings are in new land acquisition. Building Configuration is enclosed as Annex VII.

Identification, prediction and assessment of the potential impacts of the proposed Project on the various

environmental components due to construction and operation activities have been carried out. Nature,

duration and extent of impact have been assessed based on the magnitude and duration of the Project

activities and the environmental attributes of the receiving environment presented in earlier chapter on

environmental setting.

4.1.2 Environmental Impacts due to Possible Accidents

The Godrej Garden City site operations are in mixed use activity category. No handling of hazardous

material or hazardous operations is being carried out or is proposed to be carried out at the site. No

accidents with escalation potential and off-site damage is possible form the site operations.

Safety measures to be followed in Excavation of soil of the proposed site are given in Annex XIII Risk

Assessment and DMP. Possibility of disruption of activity and loss of property and life due to natural

and manmade causes are also covered as Annex XIII to Chapter 7 Additional Studies.

4.1.3 Environmental Impacts due to Project Design and Operation

The existing Phases in the Godrej Garden City have been designed in conformity with NBC, 2005 and

have environmental sustainability features as part of project design. All buildings in the GGC will be





certified by LEED INDIA IGBC. Thus, minimization of negative environmental impacts due to design of

the Project has been considered as part of project design.

4.1.4 Environmental Impacts due to Project Construction

The expansion project will entail civil work comprising construction of all three buildings including

basements. The disposal of the construction debris will be carried out as instructed by the AMC at sites

identified by them. Significant impacts during project construction have also been identified in the

weighted Impact Identification Matrix given in Table 4.1.

4.2 Measures for Minimising and /or Offsetting Adverse Impacts Identified

An activity and impact significant-wise environmental management plan has been prepared with the

purpose of minimizing/offsetting negative impacts arising from Excavation, construction and operation of

the Balance area Phase, as given in Section 4.5 Mitigation Measures.

4.3 Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitments of Environmental Components

Some of the environmental impacts likely to arise from Excavation, construction and operation of the

proposed Phase expansion will be irreversible. However all the irreversible negative impacts will be

compensated by far greater weighing irreversible positive impacts. The project will have a net positive

impact on the urban environment of Ahmedabad. Benefits from the expansion projects are specifically

described in Chapter 8 Project Benefits.

4.4 Assessment of Significance of Impacts

Weighted matrix method has been used to identify, quantify and compare various impacts of the phases of

the projects (Excavation, construction and operation) on environmental attributes, with and without

employment of EMP measures. A composite Attribute Significance Value (ASV) and Project Impact

Value (PIV) and Project and has been derived from the multiplication of the weightage of the particular

environmental attribute with the impact number caused by the activity over the attribute. The

environmental attributes have been ranked on a scale of 0 to 5 in order of increasing importance. On the

basis of the ASV score evaluation of impacts has been carried out to assess whether an impact is

acceptable as-it-is, requires mitigation, or is summarily unacceptable.





Project activities which register beneficial impacts on most number of environmental attributes are

Energy Conservation, Construction of storm water drain, Construction of STP, Solid Waste Management

Systems and Plantation/Maintenance/intensification of greenbelt and landscape.

Project activities which register adverse impacts on most number of environmental attributes are dust and

noise generation and increased traffic during construction phase and additional traffic volume during the

operation phase.

Soil and management of construction activity (during foundation excavation) is a major activity both by

volume of work and duration of activity wise, which may have major adverse environmental impacts.

Design and implementation a Debris Management Plan is essential to effectively practice the mitigation

measure proposed for this activity.

Attribute Significance Value for each environmental attribute (ASV) is calculated from the formula:

n

ASV = (WA)i x 100 / Σ WAi

i = 1

Where n is the number of environmental attributes rated on the scale of 1 to 5 due to the various activities

during the construction of the Project. Each value is converted to a probability score that in turn is

recalculated on a base level of 100. The recalculated value is called ASV. The recalculation is done to

enable the Project to be rated on the Attribute Significance Index Scale.

The Attribute Significance Index Scale given in Table 4.2 is used for evaluating the severity of the

impacts of various Project activities on the environment.

Table 4.1 Weightage of Environmental Indicators

Attributes Ranking Weight

Assigned ASV

Weights 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0

Habitats & Communities 1.0 5

Land 1.5 7.5

Water 3.0 15

Air 2.0 10





Attributes Ranking Weight

Assigned ASV

Noise 1.0 5

Traffic 3.5 17.5

Aesthetic value 2.0 10

Employment Opportunities

2.0 10

Life Pattern 2.5 12.5

Health & Hygiene 1.5 7.5

Total 20 100

Table 4.2 Weightage to Impacts

The impacts have been rated on an Impact Scale from 0 to 5 (+ve/ve). Each Project activity is then

evaluated on a graded matrix and an ASV arrived at for each environmental attribute with and without

mitigation measures.

The various activities of the Project during the construction as well as the operation phase have been set

up as columns, and the environmental attributes for different environmental elements have been set up as

rows. The ASV for each environmental attribute has been given in the first column. Based on the Index

Scale and the nature of the Project activity, each environmental attribute has been assigned a value

according to positive or negative nature of the impact being evaluated.

Project Impact Value (PIV) for each environmental attribute has been calculated from the formula:

n

PIVX = (ASV)X Σ Ixy

x = 1, y = A

Impact Rating

Very low 0 Low 1 Moderate 2 Significant 3 Major 4 Permanent 5





Where I is the impact value (on the scale of 1 to 5, + or ) due to the effect of various Project activities

during the construction or the operation phase of the proposed institution (y) on an environmental

attribute (x), and n is the total Project activity during the construction or operation phase.

The Total Project Impact Value (TPIV) is arrived through the following formula:

m

TIS = Σ PIVX

x = 1

Where m = total number of environmental attributes.

Impact of identified activities of the proposed construction (distributed into Excavation, Construction and

Operation phase) have been identified and graded on relevant environmental attributes given in following

sections.

Project activities which register beneficial impacts on most number of environmental attributes are

Energy Conservation, Construction of storm water drain, Construction of STP, Solid Waste Management

Systems and Plantation/Maintenance/intensification of greenbelt and landscape.

Project activities which register adverse impacts on most number of environmental attributes are dust and

noise generation and increased traffic during Construction phase and additional traffic volume during the

Operation Phase.

Soil and management of construction activity (Construction phase) is a major activity both by volume of

work and duration of activity wise, which may have major adverse environmental impacts. Design and

implementation a Construction Management Plan is essential to effectively practice the mitigation

measure proposed for this activity. Similarly operation of the site has major adverse environmental

impacts on Air quality, Water usage, Noise and Traffic.

4.4.1 Impact Evaluation during Construction Phase without Mitigation Measures

The impacts during construction phase have been evaluated by following Graded Impact Matrix. Table

4.3 given below shows the impact matrix during construction phase without mitigation plan.





Table 4.3 Impact Matrix during Construction Phase (without Mitigation Plan)

Env. Attributes (x) ASV A B C D E F G H I J K PIV

Habitats & Communities 1.0 -1.0 -2.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -2.0 -1.0 1.0 -55.0

Land 1.0 -1.0 0 -1.5 -1.5 -1.5 -2.0 -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -2.0 1.0 -65.0

Water 3.5 -1.5 0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -2.0 -1.0 -1 -0.5 -1.0 1.0 -

157.5

Air 2.0 -1.5 0 -2.5 -1.0 -2.0 -1.5 -1.5 -1.5 -1.0 -2.5 1.0 -140

Noise 1.0 -1.5 -2.0 -1.0 -1.0 -0.5 -0.5 -1.5 -1.0 -2.5 -0.5 1.0 -55.0

Traffic 3.5 -1.0 -1.5 -1.0 -1.0 0 -2 -1 -2 -1.0 -1.0 1.0 -

183.7

Aesthetic Value 2.0 -1.0 0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.5 -1.5 -1.5 -1.0 -1.5 1.5 -95.0

Employment Opportunities 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 86.2

Life Pattern 2.5 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 75.0

Health & Hygiene 2.0 -1.5 -0.5 -1.5 -0.5 -1.0 -1.5 -1.0 -1.5 -0.5 -1.0 1.0 -95.0

Total 20.0 -685

The details of the Project activities during construction are given in Table 4.4.





Table 4.4 Main Activities during Construction Phase

Main Activity Sr. No. (y) Project activity details

Site clearance A Loss of trees

B Noise and dust nuisance

Demolition

C Air pollution due to operation of machines and dust generation

D Increase in noise levels

E Debris and other construction waste

Soil excavation

F Noise nuisance

G Increased dust pollution

H Increase in erosion

Backfilling I Increased dust pollution

Transport of construction material J Increased dust pollution

Storage of construction material at the site K Noise and dust nuisance

Construction/ Pre-casting / Fabrication/Welding L Increased dust pollution

M Noise nuisance

Laying of water supply Lines/Sewer Lines and Drainage Network

N Generation of dust

Landscaping O Greenbelt

The Project will employ approx. 1600 workers (including existing workers of Phase III & V) for a very long period during the construction phase,

which will have positive impact on employment generation. Construction activity will lead to dust generation during site cleaning, excavation,

transportation of construction materials and during building civil construction. Dust and noise will be generated during the construction of roads,

transport of building materials and machineries.





4.4.2 Impact Evaluation during Construction Phase with Mitigation Measures

Environmental impacts during construction phase with proper mitigation measures in place have been evaluated using the following Impact Matrix

given in the Table 4.5 below.

Table 4.5 Impact Matrix during Construction Phase (with Mitigation Plan)

Env. Attributes (x) Weight

Assigned ASV A B C D E F G H I J K PIV

Habitats & Communities

1.0 5.0 -0.5 -1.0 -0.5 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 1.0

-40.00

Land 1.0 5.0 -1.0 0 -1.5 -0.5 -0.05 -1 -0.5 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 1.0

-32.75

Water 3.5 17.5 -0.5 0 -0.5 -0.5 -0.5 -0.5 -0.5 -1 -0.5 -0.5 1.0

-70.00

Air 2.0 10.0 -1.0

0 -1.0 -1.0

-0.5 -1.5 -1.5 -1.5 -1.0 -1.0 1.0

-90.00

Noise 1.0 5.0 -1.0 -1.0

-0.5 -0.5 -0.5 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0

-0.5 1.0

-35.00

Traffic 3.5 17.5 -1.0 -1.0

-0.5 -0.5 0 -1 -0.5 -0.5 -1.0 -1.0 1.0

-105.00

Aesthetic Value 2.0 10.0 -1.0

0 -1 -1 -1 -0.5 -0.5 -1 -0.5 -0.5 1.5 -55.00


1.5 7.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

1.5 86.25

Life Pattern 2.5 12.5 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 75.00

Health & Hygiene 2.0 10.0 -0.5 -0.5 -1.5 -0.5 -1.0 -0.5 0 -0.5 -0.5 -1.0 1.0 -55.00

Total 20 100 -321.5





Dust, noise and traffic are the major identified pollution source in the construction phase. Negative impact

on the construction workers due to exposure to particulate matter during the excavation will get mitigated

by using personal protective equipment such as dust masks and earmuffs. The labour colony at the site

will generate municipal waste. An effective environmental management plan has been being prepared for

the construction site management which will be implemented by the construction contractor. Effective

sanitation and health amenities will also be provided at the project site.

4.4.3 Impact Evaluation during Operation Phase without Mitigation Measures

The following matrix evaluates the environmental impacts during the operation phase of the Project

without mitigation measures in Table 4.6 given below.

Table 4.6 Impact Matrix during the Operation Phase (without Mitigation Plan)

Env. Attributes (x) ASV A B C D E F G PIV


5.0 -2.0 -1.0 -2.0 -0.5 -0.5 1.0 1.0 -20.00

Land 5.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.5 -2.0 -2.0 1.0 2.0 -22.5 Water 17.5 0.5 -2.0 -2.0 -0.5 0 1.5 1.0 -26.25 Air 10.0 0 -0.5 -2.0 -1.0 -2.0 0 0 -55.00 Noise 5.0 0 -1.0 -1.0 0.5 -2.0 0 0 -7.50 Traffic 17.5 0 -1.0 -0.5 -0.5 -0.5 1.0 0 -26.25

Aesthetic Value 10.0 -0.5 -1.0 0 -1.0 -0.5 1.0 2 0


7.5 0 2.0 0 2.0 0 2.5 1.0 56.25

Life Pattern 12.5 -2.0 -2.0 -2.0 -2.0 -2.0 2.5 1.0 -81.25

Health & Hygiene 10.0 -2.0 -2.0 -2.0 -2.0 -0.5 1.5 -2.0 -90.00

Total -272.5

The details of the Project activities during operation are given in Table 4.7.

Table 4.7 Main Activities during the Operation Phase

Main Activity Sr. No. (y) Project Activity Details

Conventional day to day activities

A Availability of water B Generation of sewage and waste water disposal C Air pollution due to traffic D Solid waste generation E Traffic congestion





Main Activity Sr. No. (y) Project Activity Details

Quality of Life F Employment Generation (primary and secondary) G Social infrastructure

4.4.4 Impact Evaluation during Operation Phase with Mitigation Measures

The following Matrix evaluates impacts during the operation phase of the Project with mitigation

measures given in Table 4.8.

Table 4.8 Impact Matrix during the Operation Phase (With Mitigation Measures)

Env. Attributes (x) ASV A B C D E F G PIV


5.0 -0.5 -0.5 -0.5 -0.5 -0.5 2.0 2.0 7.50

Land 5.0 -0.5 -0.5 -0.5 -0.5 -0.5 2.0 2.0 7.50

Water 17.5 0.5 -0.5 0 -0.5 0 1.0 2.0 43.75

Air 10.0 0 -0.5 -0.5 -0.5 -0.5 0 0 -20.00

Noise 5.0 0 -0.5 -0.5 0 -0.5 0 0 -7.50

Traffic 17.5 0 0 -0.5 0 -0.5 1.0 0 0

Aesthetic Value 10.0 -0.5 -1.0 0 -1.0 -0.5 1.0 2.0 0


7.5 0 -0.5 0 2.0 0 2.5 1.0 37.50

Life Pattern 12.5 -0.5 -0.5 0 -2.0 -2.0 2.5 1.0 -18.75

Health & Hygiene 10.0 -0.5 -0.5 -1.0 -1.0 -0.5 1.5 3.0 10.00

Total 60.00

4.4.5 Impact Summary

The PIV of the Project in all the phases with mitigation measures have been evaluated against a Project

Impact Value Assessment Index as follows in Table 4.9. The PIV of -272.5 during construction phase

indicates that the considerable mitigation measures would be required. The PIV of 60 during operation

phase specifies that the Project will have a permanent positive impact and environmentally feasible.

Table 4.9 Impact Evaluation Summary

Project Impact Value Range Evaluation Summary Up to -100 Very low impact -100 to -200 Low impact, few mitigation measures required -200 to -300 Significant impact, considerable mitigation measures required





Project Impact Value Range Evaluation Summary -300 to -500 Major Impact, Alternative sites to be considered -500 and above Permanent Impact, Project not environmentally feasible

It is observed that most of the Project impacts are related to construction phase activities and are transient

in nature. All of these impacts can be mitigated by following good construction practices.

From the evaluation of the proposed Project activities, with and without mitigation measures, it is found

that even though there are negative impacts concerned mainly with the construction phase with proper

mitigation measures, there is a significant positive impact on environment during operation phase. The

Project activity will have large employment generation potential during construction as well as operation

phase.

The Project would have a significant positive impact due to infrastructure development, new job

opportunities and overall progress of the area. Ecology and soil will improve due to extensive landscape

and plantation of large number of trees on the site.

4.5 Mitigation Measures

All adverse impacts have been provided specific and commensurate mitigation measures to ameliorate

their impacts on the environmental attributes.

4.5.1 Environment Management Plan during Construction Phase

A. Air Quality and Dust Control

Construction activities such as excavation, operation of construction machineries and movement of construction vehicles are likely to generate dust and engine exhaust gases that might cause some short term, reversible impact.

All vehicles, equipment and machinery used for construction shall be regularly maintained to ensure that the pollution emission levels confirm to the EPA norms.

High vehicle speed around the construction area may increase the amount of fugitive dust created from unpaved areas. Speed bumps will be provided on the west side road to ensure reduction of vehicular speed in the construction area.

Stockpiles of aggregate or spoil shall be covered with empty gunny sacs and sprinkled with water. The construction materials with possibility of dust generation will be stored in the eastern side of the site so that it causes least nuisance in the existing part of the Township.

All dust generating materials shall be sprayed with water prior to any loading, unloading or transfer operations. Vehicles delivering loose and fine materials like sand and fine aggregates





shall be covered to reduce spills on roads and dust generation. Random ambient air quality monitoring for PM10 and PM2.5 shall be carried out through the construction contractor to ensure that the air quality is within NAAQS, 2009.

Construction equipment are commonly left idling when the workers are on break or waiting for completion of another task. Emissions from idling equipment tend to be high, since catalytic converters fitted on to the engines cool down, thus reducing the efficiency of hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide oxidation. Existing idling control techniques which automatically shut the engine off after a preset time can reduce emissions, without interventions from the operators. Large machines with such facility will be insisted from the construction contractor and opted wherever possible.

Significant emission reductions can be achieved through regular equipment maintenance. Construction contractor will be asked to provide maintenance records for their fleet as a part of the contract bid - at regular intervals throughout the validity of the contract.

B. Water Use Optimization and Pollution Control

Water demand during the construction phase will mainly comprise curing of cast concrete. Following

measures will be adapted to reduce the water demand during construction phase.

Curing water will be sprayed on concrete structure; free flow of water will not be allowed for curing.

The concrete structures will be painted with curing chemicals after liberal curing on the first day.

Concrete structures will be covered with thick gunny bags and water will be sprayed on them to avoid water rebound to ensure complete and sustained curing.

Cement mixtures will be used for complete preparation to ensure minimum loss of water.

To prevent degradation and maintain the quality of surface and ground water, control measure will be implemented to check the surface runoff, as well as uncontrolled flow of runoff in any water body. Any water flow from the construction site meeting the storm water drain will be checked immediately.

Sewage generated from labour site will be transferred by hard, underground lines to existing STPs of the GGC which have sufficient capacity to accommodate this additional sewage load.

C. Noise Pollution Control

During construction, noise is expected from the movement of construction machineries, equipment,

fabrication, etc. To avoid noise pollution, all construction equipment will have noise control measures.

Warning signage will be placed near high noise areas. Noisy activities shall be isolated and kept under fabric curtains for noise barrierization.

Workers working in high noise areas shall be rotated. Workers working near noisy machinery will be issued ear muffs/ear plugs and their usage will be ensured.





Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery shall be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced.

Vehicles hired for bringing construction materials at site will conform to the noise emission standards and shall be operated during non peak traffic hours as far as possible.

Noise monitoring shall be conducted at the road east of the construction site at periodic intervals through construction contractor to check compliance to the noise standards for commercial area. Data shall be reviewed and analyzed by the project manager and immediate measures will be taken if the results are beyond limits.

D. Topsoil Management

Excavation for foundations of the proposed development will result in the loss of top soil. This will stored

separately and will be used for landscaping.

E. Solid Waste Management System

The recommended waste management plan is aimed to reduce the amount of waste for disposal through

the development of specific plans for waste avoidance, material reuse and recycling. Mitigation measures

are proposed to alleviate the negative impacts caused by excavated materials and their residual wastes

during their handling, temporary storage on site transportation and final disposal.

Following practices will be followed to minimize construction waste.

Segregation of waste materials according to the types to facilitate reuse and recycling

Co-ordination material deliveries to minimize the storage times on site to avoid damage and producing waste material

The responsibility of transporting and disposing construction waste will be of the contractor and will be transported to an authorized site if required.

Following measures will be implemented to mitigate the likely impacts of excavation.

Excavated material and the site will be covered to prevent washout and erosion during heavy rainfall.

Silt traps will be provided in the surface drainage system in the stockpile area.

The excavated material will be used for filling and will be compacted.

A temporary refuse collection facility will be setup by the contractor and wastes will be stored in

appropriate containers prior to collection and disposal.





F. Safety and Health Safeguards for the Workers

Considering the nature of work, proper safety equipment and gears will be provided to the workers.

Occupational health and safety standards will be followed up as per guidelines of Factories Act, 1948.

Regular check-ups to ascertain that there is no negative health impact due to construction activities will be undertaken.

Workplace occupational health and safety officers and worksite health workers would take special initiative for awareness and wellbeing of the workers.

Impart training on subjects related to occupational health.

Inspection of all injury cases and taking further actions as required.

G. Parking and Traffic Management

The proposed development will introduce new residents and visitors to the area. Construction activities may result in short-term disruption to both traffic and pedestrian movements at the development site. Construction on the site would include

Trips of construction workers,

Movement of material and equipment, water tankers; and

Vehicles for the removal of construction debris. It is estimated that influx of people will be minimal. Due to the wide Sarkhej Gandhi nagar highway and

wide margin, no traffic congestion due to the increased traffic during construction phase is expected.

4.5.2 Environment Management Plan during Operation Phase

A. Air Quality and Dust Control

No major source of air emissions during operation phase is envisaged. To avoid dust, driveways as well

as pedestrian routes shall be maintained properly. Any vehicular brought dust will be swept off using road

sweeping and vacuuming machines. Open areas in entire GGC is already covered with lawns and green

cover. The green area will be extended in the setbacks and on the podium of proposed blocks.

B. Noise Pollution Control

During Operational phase the noise generation is expected from vehicular movement and utilities.

Ambient noise levels shall be periodically monitored to compliance with the EPA norms. DG sets,

compressor and pump rooms may become potential source of noise generation in case of failure of their

acoustic enclosures. Similarly, DG sets, compressor and pump rooms may become potential source of

noise generation in case of failure of their acoustic enclosures.





C. Energy Conservation Measures

Adaptation of various passive techniques like landscaping, optimum building orientation, glazing type,

shading of windows and proper selection of building materials has helped in conserving significant

energy in the existing phases. Same energy conservation measures will be extended for proposed

buildings in phase balance area to help in achieving the desired objective of conserving energy.

Measures to be adopted for energy conservation in the proposed buildings are as follows:

Use of energy efficient lighting equipment like lamps, luminaries and control devices.

Proper utilization of day lighting and control glare from windows.

Maintenance of lighter finishes of ceilings, walls and furnishings.

Scheduling of switching – for lights of outdoor periphery and gardening to turn on or off at prescribed times.

Use of LED lights in all common areas like lift lobbies, corridors, staircase, etc.

Switching controls of basement lighting depending on hours of usage.

The energy consumption analysis and data sheets are as per the Energy Conservation Building Codes

2006/Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Most of the common area lighting are proposed to work on high

energy efficient lamps (LED/CFL/T5/T8) as specified in BEE.

D. Solid Waste Management

It is proposed to develop a comprehensive and self-sustaining integrated solid waste management system

for the proposed land that would address waste collection, segregation, transportation, recycling,

processing and disposal. The plan will also encourage 4 “R”s of waste i.e. waste Reduction, waste

Recycling, waste Recovery and waste Reuse. Waste management options for the proposed project have

been suggested based on the following criteria.

• The philosophy of Solid Waste Management will be to minimize dependency on disposal. • The proposed Solid Waste Management system will be flexible and adaptable with respect to

changes in Solid Waste Management consumption, generation rates and markets for recovered materials.

Collection and Treatment:

Segregation at source will be introduced for biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste. To minimize

littering and odours, adequate provisions will be made for storage of solid waste. The storage bins will be

located at pre identified strategic locations to minimize disturbance to traffic flow. The collection vehicles

will be well maintained to minimize noise and emissions and while transporting wastes these will be





covered to avoid littering. Public awareness workshops will also be conducted to involve residents in all

process of waste management like segregation, storage and recycling.

Waste Treatment and Disposal Systems:

Prior to disposal suitable treatment shall be done where applicable.

Construction waste shall be segregated into salvageable and waste material. The recyclable waste such as metal scrap will be sold to recyclers. Concrete waste, bricks, etc. will be used as sub base for road construction. Non reusable (plastic waste, etc.) shall be sent to nearest Municipal Waste Management facility.

Mitigation measures to comply the norms should be planned. Options for minimization of solid waste and environmentally compactable disposal/ recycling of waste must be considered.

E. Water Resource Conservation and Treatment

The water requirement would be approx. 5345 kld of freshwater after expansion which will be from

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. Freshwater shall be used for domestic uses in Residential,

Commercial, Clubhouse, etc. The wastewater will be treated by STP shall be used for horticulture,

miscellaneous washing and usages & flushing.

Appropriate measures will be adopted to maximize savings, optimal and economical use of water

resources. The measures have been detailed out below:

Water Saving Fixtures

• Low flow flushing systems: Low flow dual flushing systems will be installed to allow different volumes for flushing liquids and solids. The flushing requirements using these fixtures will be 3 litres/flush and 6 litres/flush as compared to the conventional requirement of 9 litres/flush.

• Sensor based fixtures: such as magic eye sensor, solenoid self-operating valves will be provided in common areas.

• Water taps: Use of low faucets along with other waste saving devices and pressure inhibitors for constant flow will be done to achieve 20-25% savings

• Shower heads: Significant reduction in water consumption will be achieved through use of low flow showers. The conventional shower is delivered at a rate of 20 lpm at a pressure of 60 psi and will be reduce to 7.5 lpm at design pressure of 80psi. Flow restrictor and temporary cut off valves will be provided to save water.





Reduction in Landscaping and Water Demand

The conventional system of irrigation involves sprinkling of water and seepage. The efficiency of such

systems is low. Other methods of irrigation as drip irrigation, multi sprinkling irrigation will be proved to

have better efficiency.

The water requirement for landscaping also depends on the composition of plant species. For instance the

water requirement of a lawn is more than the water requirement for a combination of lawns, shrubs, or for

total native species plantation. Water for landscaping will be recycled as explained earlier.

These minor impacts would be mitigated by following measures suggested in the Environmental

Management Plan.

F. Storm Water Management/Rain Water Harvesting

Storm water will be channelized to the existing RW harvesting pits and trenches for ground recharge.

Detailed storm water management plan will be prepared just before commissioning of proposed phase

Buildings. The Plan will incorporate best practices such as:

Regular inspection and cleaning of storm drains

Covering waste storage areas

No application of pesticides and herbicides six weeks before monsoon season

Provision of slit traps in storm water drains.

G. Soft and Hard Landscaping

Soft and hard landscaping, creation of small recreational reservoirs, green on roof and terrace, dense

greenbelt and other landscape based architectural elements will help in creation of a distinct persona of

the Project site and increase aesthetic engagement of the Project site. Species for planting would be

selected from those present in the native forest type of the region and also those which are naturalized and

acclimatized to the arid climatic conditions.

Green Belt Development Plan

Increasing vegetation in the form of green belt is one of the preferred methods to mitigate air pollution as

plants generate oxygen, serve as a sink for pollution and also check flow of dust and reduce noise

pollution.


Chapter 05 Analysis of Alternatives



Chapter 5

Analysis of Alternatives





Contents

5.1 Selection of Alternatives





Chapter 05 Analysis of Alternatives (Technology and Site)

This Chapter is not applicable to this project because no analysis of alternative was suggested

during scoping.


Chapter 06 Environmental Monitoring Program



Chapter 6

Environmental Monitoring Program


Chapter 06 Environmental Monitoring Plan



Contents

6.1 Technical Aspects of Monitoring 6.2 Emergency Procedure, Detailed Budget and Procurement Schedule






6.1 Technical Aspects of Monitoring

Environmental Monitoring of Godrej Garden City – Balance Area is spread over following stages of Project and environmental properties.

a) Construction – Ambient air quality, noise, surface water, ground water, soil (Table 6.1) b) Operation - Ambient air quality, noise, surface water, ground water, quality of tertiary treated

water for STPs irrigation, soil (Table 6.2) The environmental monitoring will also accommodate parameters and frequencies as prescribed in the EC

letter for the applied expansion.

Table 6.1 Environmental Monitoring during Construction Phase

Sr. Parameter Location Frequency 1 Ambient air quality –

PM10, PM2.5, NOx SO2,

CO, O3, NH3, Pb, Ni, As, C6H6, BaP

Two ambient air quality monitoring stations 1. Project Site 2. Near Railway Crossing, Chandlodia

Minimum of one measurements in a month - twice a week, 24 hourly

2 Noise Above locations One, 24 hourly readings once on the day of AAQ monitoring

3 Surface water - pH, Colour, Odour, Turbidity, TDS, Ca, Mg, Cl-, SO4

-2, N, F-, Fe, Mn, Cu, Phenolic Compounds, Zn, Pb, B, Hg, As, COD, BOD, Alkalinity, Total Hardness

Surface water monitoring stations SW 1. & SW 5. : Jagatpur Lake

One, Sample six monthly

4 Ground water - pH, Colour, Odour, Taste Turbidity, TDS, Ca, Mg, Cl-, SO4

-2, N, F-, Fe, Mn, Cu, Cr, Cd, Phenolic compounds, Zn, Pb, B, CN, Hg, Se, As, Al, Alkalinity,

Ground water monitoring stations near the Project Site

To be collected at once in a month





Sr. Parameter Location Frequency Total Hardness, Coliforms, E.Coli

5 Soil - pH, Colour, Bulk Density, Moisture Content, N, P, K, Na, Ca, Mg, Soil texture, Cu, Zn, Mn, Cr, Fe, Pb, TOC, Cation Exchange Capacity

Two soil monitoring stations within the Project Site

Sample to be collected once in 3 months

Table 6.2 Environmental Monitoring during Operation Phase

Sr. Parameter Location Frequency 1 Ambient air quality –

PM10, PM2.5, NOx SO2, CO, O3, NH3, Pb, Ni, As, C6H6, BaP

Two ambient air quality monitoring stations 1. Project Site 2. Near Railway Crossing, Chandlodia

Minimum of one measurements in a month - twice a week, 24 hourly

2 Noise Above locations One, 24 hourly readings once on the day of AAQ monitoring

3 Surface water - pH, Colour, Odour, Turbidity, TDS, Ca, Mg, Cl-, SO4

-2, N, F-, Fe, Mn, Cu, Phenolic Compounds, Zn, Pb, B, Hg, As, COD, BOD, Alkalinity, Total Hardness

Surface water monitoring stations SW 1. & SW 5. : Jagatpur Lake

One, Sample six monthly

4 Ground water - pH, Colour, Odour, Taste Turbidity, TDS, Ca, Mg, Cl-, SO4

-2, N, F-, Fe, Mn, Cu, Cr, Cd, Phenolic compounds, Zn, Pb, B, CN, Hg, Se, As, Al, Alkalinity, Total Hardness, Coliforms, E.Coli

Ground water monitoring stations near the Project Site

Pre-monsoon and Post monsoon

5 Tertiary treated water from STPs for

Outlet of the two existing and one proposed STP

Everyday





Sr. Parameter Location Frequency irrigation - pH, Colour, TDS, COD, NO3,

6 Soil - pH, Colour, Bulk Density, Moisture Content, N, P, K, Na, Ca, Mg, Soil texture, Cu, Zn, Mn, Cr, Fe, Pb, TOC, Cation Exchange Capacity

Two superficial soil sample (after removal of vegetation)

One just after first rains, one during receding rains in second week of September

6.2 Emergency Procedure, Detailed Budget and Procurement Schedule

Procurement of environmental monitoring services will be done on an annual basis from laboratory (ies)

recognized under Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986, or a NABL accredited laboratory (ies). The

Procurement cycle of environmental services will start from the first week of May each year, and will end

with monitoring of AAQ and other parameters synchronized with the sampling event. It is necessary that

laboratory selection procedure is completed and purchase formality is completed by end of April every

year. The budgetary allocations made for the Project are given in Table 6.3.

Table 6.3 Budget Allocation for EMP including Environmental Monitoring

Sr. No.

EMP Aspect (Operation Phase)

Approx. Budgeted

Capital cost (in lakhs)

Approx. Budgeted Running cost (in lakhs) per

annum 1 STP and Grey Water Recycling 10.00 9.00 2 Greenbelt and other landscape development 36.00 25.00 3 Storm water drain and Rainwater Harvesting System 34.00 33.00

4 Environmental Monitoring - 8.00 5 EHS Management Cell 6.00 4.00 6 Solid Waste Management 25.00 4.00 7 Energy conservation 50.00 60.00 8 LEED certification 25.00 25.00

Total 186.00 168.00 * Including existing, implemented Phases


Chapter 07 Additional Studies



Chapter 7

Additional Studies





Contents

7.1 Public Consultation 7.2 Risk Assessment 7.3 Social Impact Assessment, R&R Action Plan






7.1 Public Consultation

As per EIA Notification, 2006 (amended), the proposed Godrej Garden City – Balance Area is a Category

8(b) - Township and Area Development project. Public Hearing is not applicable to the Project in

accordance with section 7(i), III. Stage (3), (i), (d) of the EIA Notification, 2006.

7.2 Risk Assessment

A development of the character and magnitude of this project may pose hazards which in turn will affect

both natural and manmade origins. Being at the vicinity of the sea shore, it may experience occasional

high cyclonic wind, heavy torrential rains, lightning, etc. Traffic accidents (including railway incidences),

threats due to mob activity, and acts of vandalism and deterioration of law and order situation are

elements of regional nature which may specifically affect the Project. Evacuation of a large number of

people at short notice without causing panic is an estate management challenge.

The hazards may manifest at the development as well as operational phase; accordingly the damage

potential and management strategy of the hazards will differ in the Project life cycle. E.g. probability as

well as consequences of damages to unfinished building structures may be severe in case of a cyclonic

high wind condition, whereas probability and consequence of bomb threat will be more at the operational

stage.

Risk Assessment and DMP is given in Annex XIII.

7.3 Social Impact Assessment, R&R Action Plan

Proposed Godrej Garden City – Balance Area does not entail any additional land acquisition therefore

general negative impacts associated with any expansion project such as loss of land (agricultural or

residential) of existing occupants is not associated with the Project. This expansion will lead to added

secondary and tertiary benefits due to opportunity for economic activity and employment creation during

construction and operation phase of the Project. These benefits have been mentioned in Chapter 8

Projects Benefits.





Socio Economic baseline of the site is dealt with in Chapter 3 Description of the Environment, Section

3.2.10 Socio Economic Environment. In consideration of apparent absence of negative impacts from the

proposed Project, a detailed SIA and R&R action plan is not scoped in the EIA.


Chapter 08 Project Benefits



Chapter 8

Project Benefits





Contents

8.1 Improvements in the Physical Infrastructure 8.2 Improvements in the Social Infrastructure 8.3 Employment Potential – skilled; semi-skilled and unskilled 8.4 Other Tangible Benefits






8.1 Improvements in the Physical Infrastructure

The Godrej Garden City (GGC) Township is already in operation with requisite physical infrastructure

such as boundary fencing, storm water drains, rain water harvesting roads, walkways, road and area

illumination, soft and hard landscape, greenbelt, yard and building fire-fighting system, STP, etc. The

proposed buildings of Balance Area will create additional commensurate infrastructure in connectivity

and theme of infrastructure available in the present campus.

The Project will not entail creation of any additional physical infrastructure outside the boundary of the

GGC.

8.2 Improvements in the Social Infrastructure

No additional social infrastructure is being proposed as part of the Balance Area expansion. The

surrounding area of the site is not well developed commercially. Provision of ATM counter, medical

store, polyclinic, convenient store, etc. will add to the list of public facilities for the residents of GGC.

Shops and convenience store in the area will offer a larger variety of products at competitive rates to the

localities and will open up potential for alternate employment (secondary and tertiary).

8.3 Employment Potential

The expansion phase will create additional employment in different categories such as security personnel,

contract workers, construction laborers, tradesmen, machine operators, supervisors, design engineers,

MEP engineers, architects, maintenance of the township, conveyance, office staff, etc. About 1000

people estimated to get direct employment during operation phase.

8.4 Other Tangible Benefits

Civil construction in the GGC will create market for civil engineering raw material and transportation to

the tune of Rs. 4200 crores. Increase in economic activity in the GGC due to the proposed expansion will

add to tax benefits to the Government exchequer, however the same may not be assessed at this stage of

Project.


Chapter 09 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis



Chapter 9

Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis





Contents 9.1 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis






9.1 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis

Environmental cost benefit analysis was not recommended at the scoping stage. Project benefits have

been discussed in Chapter 8 Project Benefits.


Chapter 10 Environment Management Plan



Chapter 10

Environment Management Plan


Chapter 10 Environmental Management Plan



Contents

10.1 Administrative aspects of ensuring EMP implementation and monitoring of effectiveness after grant of EC






10.1 Administrative aspects of ensuring EMP Implementation and Monitoring of Effectiveness

after grant of EC Impact mitigation measures and EMP are described in Chapter 4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts

and Mitigation Measures. EMP for the Project will be systematically implemented by two distinct EM

teams during construction phase and operation phase. EM teams for construction phase and operation

phase are given in Figure 10.1 and Figure 10.2. Responsibilities of the various persons in the EMP Team

are listed in Table 10.1and Table 10.2. Budget for various components of EMP has been given in

Chapter 6 Environmental Monitoring Plan, Section 6.2 Emergency Procedure, Detailed Budget and

Procurement Schedule.

Figure 10.1 EM Team for Construction Phase





Figure 10.2 EM Team for Operation Phase

Table 10.1 Responsibilities of EM Team Members – Construction Phase

Sr. No.

Position Responsibility Supervision by Documentation

1 Site Manager Implementation of EMP on the construction site

Ensuring no environment and safety incidences on the site

Compliance of EC and other statutory permissions, communication of the same to statutory agencies

Budget control

Drafting the contract document wit contractors, ensuring site environment and safety responsibility is clearly spelt out with penalty and encouragement clauses

Taking decision on design of

Top management (Directors)

- Monthly MIS to the top management





Sr. No.


environmental components, hardware and safety system and hardware

2 Construction Manager

Drafting the contract document with contractors, ensuring site environment and safety responsibility is clearly spelt out with frequency and mode of reporting, and penalty and encouragement clauses

Compile the MIS with respect to environment and safety with inputs from Utility Engineer and Site Safety In charge

Taking decision on matters of environmental and safety compliances at site, especially under contingencies

Will take site round on a daily basis, spot and review any occurred or potential environmental and safety NCs at the site, and demand corrective/preventive measures from the Construction Contractor

Arrange for medical attention in case of any injury

Site Manager - Draft Monthly MIS to the Site manager

- Date wise

database on key parameters - incidences (first aid injury and loss time work injury) and environmental NCs

3 PMC Consultant’s Site Representative

Third part observation of E&S compliances to the site

Singularly responsible for implementation of LEED measures during construction phase, will coordinate with Construction Manager

Site Manager - Monthly independent report to Site Manager

- Monthly

LEED compliance report to Site Manager

4 Construction Contractor

Sole, primary and singular responsibility of observation of environmental and safety safeguard, effective implementation of impact mitigation measures by providing appurtenances, personnel and training

Site Manager - Construction Contractor’s EMS formats as part of the Contract Document





Sr. No.


inputs

Construction contractor will extend the responsibility to its petty and subcontractors, and will report compliances and NCs singularly on their behalf

5 Utility Engineer (Mech)/other person opted at site

To ensure that all utilities (power, water, sewage evacuation, storm water, etc.) are made available in an environmentally acceptable and safe manner at the battery limit of the construction site

To ensure all safety appurtenances used by the Construction Contractor are safe, calibrated and compliant.

To ensure that safety coverage of the GGC existing phases are extended to the construction site in any emergency

Will coordinate the CAPA on environmental and safety NCs with the Construction Contractor’s representative

Construction Manager

- CAPA, NC closure plan

6 Site Safety In charge

To ensure that construction planning is carried out and approved by him/her before commencement of any operation(especially hazardous)

To ensure that Shift Safety Supervisors appointed by the Construction Contractor are working effectively; to extend them management and infrastructure support

Monitor, supervise and assist Site Safety Supervisors

Determine barricading extent for any activity in the construction zone

Construction Manager

- Construction Contractor’s EMS formats as part of the Contract Document – Site Safety In charge will be a co-signatory

7 Site Safety Supervisor

Job/work planning with respect to environmental compliances and

Directly to Construction

- Daily environmental





Sr. No.


safety before start of work

Daily tool box talk

Implementation of fire safety plan, working at heights plan, excavation plan, lock and tag out plan, confined space entry plan, machine guarding, power tools safety, electrical safety, ergonomics, availability of PPE, medical evacuation preparedness, availability of portable fire extinguishers stocking of first aid boxes, maintenance of labor amenities

Contractor, indirectly also reporting to PMC Consultant’s Site Representative and Site Safety In charge

and safety checklists (as part of Construction Contractor’s EMS)

Table 10.2 Responsibilities of EM Team Members – Operation Phase

Sr. Position Responsibility Supervision by Documentation 1 Estate

Manager Overall in charge of environment and

safety at site (including performance of traffic control, storm water management, rain water harvesting, operation of STPS and OWCs, solar, etc.

Overall in charge of all compliances, LEED and statutory

In charge of information dissemination and corporate communications pertaining to green features of the GGC

Budget formulation and control

Press and Board/Stakeholders interactions pertaining to environment and safety

Sustainability reporting

Top management (Directors)

- Monthly MIS to the top management.

- Board information dossiers

- Press releases

- Website contents

2 Manager Compliance

Will be responsible for collecting all data for compliances from respective departments and compiling compliance document

Will handle queries/notices and site visits from the statutory offices

Site Manager - EMS documentations (with appropriate formats and records)





Sr. Position Responsibility Supervision by Documentation

Will coordinate with consultants/contractors pertaining to environmental/other monitoring, calibrations, drawings and interim study reports as required

- Monthly MIS

to the Estate Manager

3 Head Utility Engineering

Will be responsible for operation of utilities mentioned in the GPCB CtE and CtO to emission and discharge stands mentioned therein

Will be responsible for compliant disposal of hazardous waste

Estate Manager - Monthly MIS to the Estate Manager

4 Safety and Security Supervisor

Will be responsible for traffic management, parking and availability of medical attention to licensees in GGC

Will coordinate mock drills in GGC with licensees

Will be responsible for maintenance of fire control hardware (active and passive) along with the Engineering department

Head Utility Engineering

- Monthly MIS to the Estate Manager

5 Utility Engineer (Mech)

Will be responsible for interpreting the daily analysis results of environmental parameters and discuss/report to the Head Utility Engineering if parameters are outside statutory limits

Take corrective measures including maintenance and upkeep of the pollution control hardware

Will supervise the Housekeeping Contractor and Horticulture Contractor for effective service delivery

Head Utility Engineering

- Monthly MIS to the Estate Manager

6 STP Operator Will be responsible for day to day operation of STPs

Will maintain daily records of analysis

Utility Engineer (Mech)

- Inventory record of wastes, treated, untreated and in process

7 OWC Operator

Will be responsible for day to day operation of OWCs






Sr. Position Responsibility Supervision by Documentation 8 Lab chemist Will carry out analysis of

environmental parameters in influent raw sewage and treated water

STP Operator - Analysis register

9 Housekeeping contractor

Will be responsible for housekeeping of GGC


- Housekeeping checklist and service record prepared by Utility Engineer (Mech)

10 Horticulture contractor

Will maintaining of indoor and outdoor vegetation in GGC


- Housekeeping checklist and service record prepared by Utility Engineer (Mech)

Environment component-wise mitigation measures as suggested in Chapter 4 Anticipated

Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures will be converted into distinct work instructions by

GGC and will be observed using appropriate forms-formats and documentation.


Chapter 11 Summary and Conclusion



Chapter 11

Summary and Conclusion





Contents

11.1 Overall Justification for Implementation of the Project 11.2 Explanation of how, Adverse Effects have been mitigated






11. 1 Overall Justification for Implementation of the Project

Godrej Garden City (GGC) Township project, Jagatpur Village, Daskroi Taluka, Ahmedabad was

initiated in 2010. The construction of buildings in the Township was proposed in phases. Phase I of the

township is complete and the buildings are occupied. Construction of buildings in Phase III and Phase V

are ongoing. GGC is now proposing to construct the balance area within the demarcated area of township

of 8,37,643 sqm1 (approx. 83.7 ha). Environmental Clearance (EC) has already been obtained for the

completed and ongoing phases. The total construction in the township proposed is about 14,65,960.00

sq.m built up.

The Phase I is already in operation with requisite physical infrastructure such as boundary fencing, storm

water drains, rain water harvesting roads, walkways, road and area illumination, soft and hard landscape,

greenbelt, yard and building fire-fighting system, STP, etc. The proposed buildings will create additional

commensurate infrastructure in connectivity and theme of in infrastructure available in the present

campus. Existing buildings in GGC have LEED Certification by IGBC. Building proposed will also

implemented in accordance with LEED standard.

The project will generate direct employment/hire opportunity for about 1600 labours for the execution

period of about eight years (September, 2020 - estimated completion of Phase V). This employment will

be spread over security personnel, contract workers, construction laborers, tradesmen, machine operators,

supervisors, design engineers, MEP engineers, architects, etc. Civil construction in GGC will create

market for civil engineering, raw material and transportation to the tune of Rs. 4200 crores. Increase in

economic activity in GGC due to the proposed expansion will add to tax benefits to the Government

exchequer, however the same may not be assessed at this stage of project.

With the above several, long-term, tangible benefits weighed against minimal, short term environmental

impact envisaged due to implementation of the expansion Project, the expansion of GGC is proposed as a

justifiable development worthy of granting Environmental Clearance.

1 Gross area of the Township





11. 2 Explanation of how, Adverse Effects have been mitigated

Environmental impacts from the proposed activities, namely deconstruction, construction and operation

stages of the Project have been systematically identified using a weighted matrix, as described in detail in

Chapter 4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures. Mitigation measures for all

the significant negative impacts for the above mentioned three phases of the Project have been discussed.

Mitigation measures include:

Storm Water Management/Rain Water Harvesting

Air Quality and Dust Control

Water Use Optimization and Pollution Control

Water Resource Conservation and Treatment

Noise Pollution Control

Topsoil Management

Solid Waste Management

Safety and Health Safeguards for the Workers

Parking and Traffic Management

Energy Conservation Measures

Soft, Hard Landscaping and Vegetative cover

An environmental monitoring plan has been laid down in Chapter 6 Environmental Monitoring Plan.

Monitoring of relevant environmental parameters, and location and frequency of monitoring has been

stated for the three stages of the Project.

Environmental Management Teams for deconstruction, construction and operation stages have been

proposed for execution of environmental mitigation and monitoring plans, with their responsibilities,

reporting structure and compliance documentation clearly spelt out in Chapter 10 Environmental

Management Plan.

Budget for EMP including environment monitoring is mentioned in Chapter 6 Environmental

Monitoring Plan. A provisional annual budget of Rs. 168 Lacs has been assumed for Environment

Management of GGC which will also cover proposed expansion.


Chapter 12 Disclosure of Consultants Engaged



Chapter 12

Disclosure of Consultants Engaged





Contents

12.1 EIA Consultant

12.2 Range of Services






12.1 EIA Consultant

Aditya Environmental Services Pvt. Ltd. is a Mumbai based consultancy organization rendering a wide

range of environment related services since more than twenty five years. Our client list includes some of

the foremost industrial and business houses in India, international financial institutions, Governmental

and semi Governmental bodies, etc. We have a team of qualified and experienced persons from various

disciplines to handle complex assignments. In addition, we have a pool of highly qualified experts from

related and specialized fields to draw upon should an assignment dictate so.

12.2 Range of Services

12.2.1 Environmental Planning Studies

Environmental Planning requires special attention as the issues involved need thorough understanding of

the environmental situation and forces affecting it. In addition to environmental sectors, many other

aspects also need to be taken into consideration while carrying out environmental planning. Collection,

generation and assimilation of voluminous data is a pre-requisite for any kind of planning exercise. We

have necessary experience of preparing inventories of various environmental attributes to aid diligent,

credible and scientific environmental planning.

Some of the notable assignments successfully completed include project URBAIR for MEIP-Mumbai

under World Bank funding, and Inventory of Hazardous Waste Generation in the state of Maharashtra.

12.2.2 Policy Planning Studies

We have undertaken research studies necessary for developing environmental policies, plans and

formulating rules for prestigious clients such as Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of

Environment and Forests, Government of India, and other agencies such as World Bank. Aspects covered

under policy planning include undertaking national level surveys of the industrial sector (to gauge

magnitude of the problem), identifying key environmental parameters, monitoring to assess/evaluate

existing control techniques, assessment of control options and reviewing international legislations on the

industry. We then formulate various alternatives for consideration of implementing agencies to apply in

the local context. Some of the notable assignments in policy planning include Development of





Hydrocarbon Emission Standards for Petrochemical Industry for CPCB, and Development of Automobile

Emission Norms for Dhaka, Bangladesh.

12.2.3 EIA and EMP

We undertake Environmental Impact Assessment studies for new industrial/developmental projects and

expansion of existing activities. The study results are used to formulate Environment Management Plan

for mitigation of adverse impacts due to the project and for achieving improvement of environmental

conditions. The studies are conducted as per guidelines of MoEFCC, World Bank (OP 4.01)/Asian

Development Bank and as required by the client. Both rapid (covering baseline environmental monitoring

for one season) and comprehensive (covering baseline environmental monitoring for one season) studies

can be undertaken by us as per demands of the project. Based on these studies, we also assist the client to

obtain Environmental Clearance from Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, State EIA

Authorities, State Department of Environments, Coastal Zone Management Authorities, Pollution Control

Boards and other regulatory/financial agencies as per scaling requirements.

We have successfully completed several assignments for Chemical/Petrochemical industries, Power

Generation Projects, Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), Mining, CDM Projects (Wind Farms), Construction

and Highway projects in Maharashtra, Haryana, Goa, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Such

assignments can be taken by us on a turnkey basis covering clearance of the project from State Pollution

Control Board, Dept. of Environment and/or Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change,

Govt. of India.

We are accredited by Quality Council of India - National Accreditation Board for Education and Training

(NABET) as EIA consultant for following twelve sectors.





12.2.4 Risk Assessment Studies

We carry out HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) studies and Risk Assessment studies for projects

involving handling of chemicals. The HAZOP studies help identify hazards in operations whereas the

Risk Assessment studies help to ascertain extent of damage likely in case of an accident involving

chemicals. The output from the study helps to give pointers for effective on site/off site emergency

management. MoEF&CC requires all units handling hazardous chemicals to present Risk Assessment

report along with EIA studies, before granting Environmental Clearance to the project. We have

completed several HAZOP and Risk Assessment assignments for various chemical, petrochemical,

drug/synthetic organic chemical manufacturing industries and pipeline projects.

12.2.5 On Site/Off Site Emergency Management Plan

We have prepared Onsite/Off Site emergency management plan and have provided assistance in setting

up of procedures and creating an organization for effective disaster preparedness as part of EC and RA of

several projects. Some of the notable assignments in DMP include Preparation of Framework for

Emergency Response Centre at Patalganga on behalf of PRIA.

12.2.6 Environment, Health and Safety Audits

We have an interdisciplinary team of chemical and environmental engineers with good knowledge of

process chemistry for conducting a range of audits such as Environmental, Health & Safety Audits and





Aspect Identification for ISO 14000 certification. The benefits of a good audit can be manifold, such as

establishment of present status of manufacturing units, identification of shortcomings/problem areas and

setting up targets for improvement as well as to fulfill statutory requirements.

12.2.7 Dispersion Modeling Studies

We have carried out modeling studies to ascertain impact on air and water environment due to existing as

well as proposed pollution sources. Dispersion modeling to gauge impact on air quality is routinely

carried out as part of EIA studies. We have carried out such studies for industrial & highway projects. In

addition, impact on noise levels is also gauged for high way projects. The project URBAR involved

multiple source mathematical modeling using KILDER, a model developed by NILU wherein emissions

over a 40 km x 20 km grid were modeled. Notable assignments for water modeling includes dispersion

modeling for pesticide industry discharge into Cumbarzua canal connecting Zuari & Mondovi rivers in

Goa, thus having bi-directional flows during high/low tides.

12.2.8 Environmental Due Diligence Audits

Environmental Due Diligence Audits are being increasingly resorted to by multinational corporations

before acquiring manufacturing facility and/or businesses in India to ascertain environmental status in the

areas of soil, land and ground water, and to ascertain current and future environmental liabilities of a

company. With an in-house strength in geology and environmental engineering we are ideally suited to

take up such assignments. Some of the notable jobs include assessment of automobile manufacturing unit

near Bangalore for FIAT Eng., Italy and assessment of chemical manufacturing units in MIDC, Tarapur.

12.2.9 Environmental Training and Awareness

We have conducted programs to train employees in environment, health and safety in handling of

chemicals, importance of environmental protection, disaster management and legal issues. We have tied

up with professionals in the fields of mass communication and advertising in order to spread the message

of environment protection on a mass scale. We have also conducted opinion polls for projects to

understand people’s perception on environmental issues. Some of the notable jobs include planning and

implementing awareness programs on environmental impacts before Sinhasta Kumbh Mela at

Trimbakeshwar, Nasik for Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran and Department of Environment,

Government of Maharashtra, teachers training program for villages around Patalganga Rasayani

Industrial Area, and Establishment of Emergency Response Centre. We have formed a group of





enthusiastic professionals under the banner of Centre of Environmental Awareness to help conduct these

programs.

12.2.10 Project Management Consultancy for installing Effluent Treatment Plant

We provide comprehensive consultancy services in the area of design, execution supervision and O&M in

CETPs. Span of services include study of effluent sources, their characterization and assessment of

options for effluent treatment, preparation of Techno-Economic Feasibility, detailed designing,

identification of vendors, on-site execution supervision, commissioning support and operation assistance.

We also have unique experience in treatment-troubleshooting, debottlenecking and performance

optimization in industrial ETPs operating on strong/complex effluent.

Some of our clients for comprehensive O&Ms of ETPS include IG Petrochemicals, Taloja & Reliance

Industries Ltd., Patalganga who have relied on us since last fifteen years.

12.2.11 Environmental Monitoring Surveys

Our laboratory for environmental monitoring is certified under ISO 9001:2008 & OHSAS 1800:2007.

The laboratory is fully geared up to monitor all environmental parameters. We have trained staff

comprising scientists and engineers to undertake evaluation of any kind of environmental problems.

We have experience and expertise in following types of surveys:

- Compliance monitoring as per PCB Consent/Environmental Clearance conditions - Work room/ventilation assessment studies - Performance evaluation of air pollution control systems and ETPs - Noise level surveys/illumination surveys - Water/wastewater analysis for industrial effluents & sewage - Marine water quality assessments & marine ecology studies - Soil contamination assessment - Soil fertility studies - Hazardous waste analysis - Clean room assessments - Microbiological studies





12.2.12 Compliance Services

AESPL maintains a separate compliance cell which assists companies to comply with all environmental

legislations such as obtaining consents from pollution control boards, filing regular returns under various

environmental laws and replying to queries/letters/questionnaires sent by Boards.

We also take up filing of regular compliance reports to MoEF&CC after obtaining Environmental

Clearance.

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