Fayzabad to Baharak Road Project

Bi–annual Environmental Monitoring Reports Faizabad- Baharak Road Project Project Number: MPW/871/ADB/ICB Period from July – December, 2015 Islamic Republic of Afghanistan: Transport Network Development Program (Faizabad- Baharak Road 44 Km) Financed by the: Asian Development Bank (ADB) Grant 0261-AFG & G0262-AFG (Tranche 1)

Prepared by joint venture of BETS Consultancy services Ltd and SARM associates Ltd in association with SMART Engineering Team, Kabul Afghanistan For the Asian Development Bank (ADB) The Bi-Annual Environmental Report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.

Bi–annual Environmental Monitoring Reports Faizabad- Baharak Road Project

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Table of Contents PART I INTRODUCTION Environmental Report………………………………………………………4 Description of the Project….…………………………….………………...4 Construction activities ..........................................................................4 Awareness Program………………..……………………………….……...5 Project Location Map…………..............……………………….…………6 PART II ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING Water Quality…………………………………………………………………7 Natural Disaster………………………………………………………………7 Air Quality and Dust Generation……………………………………….......7 Noise and Vibration..…………………………………………….……….….8 Loss of top soil…………………………………………………………….....8 Flora and Fauna……………………………………………………………...8 Soil erosion………………..……………………………………………….....8 Public & worker safety:………………………………………………….......8 Public Complaints………………..............................................................8 PART III Environmental Management System……………………………………….….10 Noncompliance notices…………………………….…………………………....10 Social Impact.....…………………………….……………………………...........10 Conclusion and Recommendation…………………………………………...…11 Annexes Annex A: Monitoring..…………………………………………………………….…12 Annex B: Photographs..………………………………………………………….....31


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ACRONYMS ADB - Asian Development Bank BOQ - Bill of Quantity CS - Construction Supervision CSC - Construction Supervision Consultant EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment EMMP - Environmental Management and Monitoring Plans EMP - Environmental Management Plan EPA - Environment Protection Agency EPMMP - Environmental Protection Monitoring and Management Plan ESO - Environment and Safety Officer ESS - Environment and Safety Sector FD - Forest Department IEE - Initial Environmental Examination LARP - Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation Plan MPW - Ministry of Public Works MSL - Mean Sea Level NEQS - National Environmental Quality Standards NEPA - National Environmental Protection Agency PPEs - Personal Protective Equipment PD - Program Director PM - Project Manager PMO - Program Management Office ROW - Right of Way SOP - Standard Operational Procedures TNDIP - Transport Network Development Investment Program WHO - World Health Organization


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PART I

INTRODUCTION

Environmental Report: The Bi-annual environmental monitoring report covers the period of July to December 2015 of Faizabad- Baharak Road Project is part of Environmental Monitoring Programme. The purpose is to recognize environmental impacts and to assess competence of accepted mitigation measures during the reporting period and offer recommendations improving environmental performance. The report includes environmental monitoring activities undertaken, details of monitoring data collected, analysis of monitoring results, recommended mitigation measures, environmental training conducted, and environmental regulatory violations. The findings and recommendations of this report are based on field inspections and observations carried out from environmental inspections to construction site by the project staff. This report is prepared by Supervision Consultant and submitted to Program Management Office (PMO), Ministry of Public Works (MPW).

Description of the Project The Faizabad–Beharak road project is financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Multi-tranche Financing Facility (MFF) for Transport Network Development Investment Program. The 44-kilometer (km) road passes through the Faizabad, Arghanchkhwa, and Beharak Districts of Badakshan province of North-Eastern Afghanistan. The objective of the project is providing transport facilities to improve the economy and welfare of the region by construction of 44 kilometre (KM) road passes through the Faizabad City (Canter of the Province), Arghanchkhwa, and Baharak District of Badakhshan Province of North-Eastern Afghanistan.

Construction Activities: The Project road is designed according to the two-lane major road standard. The works consist of construction of the existing track to a two-lane paved (bituminous) road of 7.0 m width 1.0 m paved shoulder and 1.0 m granular shoulder each side with overall width of 11 m as per the Interim Road and Highway Standards of MPW. In addition, the works also involve construction and rehabilitation of 6 bridges, and 203 culverts to two-lane standards. The on-going construction activities of the project involve the earth (soil & rock) excavation for the road widening, spreading of sub-base course, paving aggregate base and concrete, making shoulders, construction of river bank protection, construction of stone masonry retaining walls, construction of side drains ditches, provision of road furniture, guard rails, road sings and road marking, construction of culverts, other miscellaneous and maintenance work. The commencement date of the project was April 24, 2012 and contract duration was 30 months. Because of Land Acquisition, Design issues and some other problems, the civil works did not achieved on time. So, an extension of time has given to up to June 2016. The physical progress achieved on the project by the end of the current reporting period was 48.76% of the total. The summary of these activities as follows in Table 1:


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Table 1: Summary of Project activities during the reporting period Sr. No Description of Work Up to July 15 Up to Dec. 15

Work Done in this Period

1 Preliminaries (% Age) 90.00% 90.00% 0.00%

2 Site Clearance (100 (Sqm)

3,852.39

3,852.39

-

3 Earth Excavation (Cum) 1,063,189.00

1,063,189.00

-

4 Embankment (Cum) 501,698.55

502,816.00

1,117.45

5 Box Culvert Concrete (Cum)

9,576.00

10,197.00

621.00

6 Box Culvert Steel (Ton) 889.00

952.00

63.00

7 Bridge (6 No's) Work -

8 Bridge Concrete (Cum) 3,019.00

3,080.00

61.00

9 Bridge Steel (Cum) 408.00

416.00

8.00

10 Protection -

11

Retaining wail & Brest wall Stone Masonry (Cum)

12,021.00

12,021.00

-

12 Base Course (Cum) 49,019.51

49,130.03

110.51

13 Agg. Base course (Cum) 37,325.94

37,903.44

577.50

14 Prime Coat (Sqm) 160,782.40

163,526.00

2,743.60

15 Asphalt Binder course (Cum)

9,313.86

9,927.00

613.14

Awareness Program During the reporting period the several meetings with Contractor’s Project Manager (PM) and Engineering staff were discussing of implementation of Environmental protection, management and monitoring. The International Environmental Specialist of consultant had explained EMP items and their monitoring to the project staff during his visit in October and November. As well as, Environmental Engineer of Contractor conducted meeting with workers regarding personnel safety and environmental safeguard.


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Figure 1: Project Location Map


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PART II

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING Current Situation: No significant environmental issue were flagged and no complaints received from the local residents and no adverse impacts occurred as a result of construction activities during the reporting period. The Contractor kept records of road safety; environmental considerations of the construction sites; air quality and noise; within the reporting period, no adverse environmental impacts related to the works have been noted or observed. Within the reporting period as per our monitoring methodology, International Environment Specialist, Team Leader, Resident Engineer and Field Engineer of Consultant along with Project Manager and Site Engineers of the Contractor have inspected the camps and active construction sites. During the inspection, overall methodology to assess and monitor EMP implementation was conducted. In addition, the consultant team regularly monitored and addressed the issues of air quality, construction waste disposal and noise. As well as, the consultant and contractor jointly monitored the site; specifically, August 28, September 29, October 26, November 27 and December 15, 2015, which is reported in Annex A.

Water Quality The Faizabad- Baharak Road is aligned mostly parallel to the river, especially, 22KM of the project which is very close to the river. A sort of water bodies; such as, canal, channel, river, etc. can be polluted by discharging pollutants into the water bodies without adequate treatment to remove harmful compounds. The carelessness of the contractors in the road construction projects can contaminate the water which affects plants and other living organisms in the water bodies. Mitigation Measures: the contractor is tightly monitored to avoid any pollution to the natural water and community water resources by diesel, lubricant, chemicals, etc. in all stages of construction work, specially, bridge construction. So, no major occurrence has been observed during the reporting period.

Natural Disaster These are existing environmental problems and not associated with construction activities. Poor land use pattern in several areas has contributed to temporary flood, road congestions and impacts to other environmental sensitive locations. The Contractors have been informed to be alert about the natural disaster at any time. No disaster is reported during the reporting period. Mitigation measure: The awareness programs with the help of local Governmental authority in particular areas have been conducted to educate people regarding those problems. Local community should assume responsibility for prevention of such problems with the assistance of relevant authorities.

Air Quality and Dust Generation One of the major environmental problems identified for road construction projects is generation of dust due to wind and movement of transport. In addition the transportation of construction materials and other construction related activities also increase the dust level in the project. The dust causes adverse impacts such as respiratory problems, nuisance to the road users and roadside communities.


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Mitigation Measures: During the reporting period dust generation was not an issue due to regular watering of the existing road to minimize dust near the public sensitive locations. Construction materials were properly covered during transportation, load and unloaded at the strong wind. The consultant also monitored the vehicles and machinery to be kept in good working order to limit exhaust to air. And regular maintenance of the temporary labour camps is ensured. Noise and Vibration The noise and vibration creators at the road construction site are rollers, graders, trucks, crusher plants, concrete plants, power generators, etc. Mitigation Measures: The Contractor has employed practical means to minimize noise resulting from construction work which were agreed with Governor and Police. Drivers were informed to move slower and to avoid use of horn in the town. No night time activities took place.

Loss of Top Soil No topsoil was identified and subsequently stripped at the construction site within the reporting period.

Flora and Fauna Deforestation is one of the major environmental problems in Afghanistan and should be addressed properly. In accordance with Contractor the removal of trees within the ROW at different section was agreed with owner. The Contractor should replant three trees instead of removed trees based on Contract. The contractor should update the trees replantation and re-vegetation Plan for the next spring to for the following objectives:

Integration of national highway in the landscape Avoiding of process of erosion in the slopes and Protection of surrounding habitat

The plantation also positively impact the environment and recreation value of the area. In most of the road alignment, the irrigation channel runs parallel to the road which diverted from the river. In addition to the contractor, the local people also planted some willow sapling along the channel. It is mentionable that no forest is available along the road to have impact on wild life.

Soil Erosion Soil erosion caused by improper construction activities during the rainy season. It impact carriage ways, embankments, slopes and surrounding agricultural lands. Insignificant erosion and sedimentation of excavated material caused by construction activities during construction of the road not addressed. Mitigation Measures: Fortunately Contractor observed required technical steps to avoid erosion on road project site. No erosion has been resulted.

Public & worker safety The public & workers safety is one of the most important responsibilities of the contractor and safety equipment’s especially footwear, safety jackets, helmets, etc. to be supplied to workers depending on their activity.


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Mitigation Measures: The consultant continuously monitored and satisfied from the safety. Establishment of the warning signs, speed limits and signals, provisions of safety gears to the workers depending on their duty, continuous checking of safety arrangements by the safety officers, safety training for the new employees prior to start work by the safety officers.

Public Complaints The people along the road are mostly supportive and the project staffs address immediately, if any complain received, to the satisfaction of all parties. No complaints were received during the reporting period. However, the works at the several sections are still suspended because of unsolved land acquisition and resettlement problems. Table 2 displays the road segments with the existent land acquisition problems: Table 2: Road segments with the land acquisition problems

Road segment (km) Description of acquisition problem

2+600 to 4+000 The people of Torghani village: (2+600 to 4+000) km proposed to change the alignment and opposed to do LARP Survey as well as to start the construction works of the Bridge No.03 (RD 3+652).

5+ 000 to 8+000 Agricultural lands, residential houses, stone masonry walls and fruit gardens are located within the ROW.

37+440 to 37+800 Residential houses stone masonry walls and fruit gardens are located within the ROW.

40+000 to 41+000 This is the end section of the project This section is also under authority of Baharak Town. This section contains many of business shops are located within the ROW.


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PART III The organizational structure for the Environmental Management / Monitoring is shown in the following organization chart.

Environmental Management System The Contractor’s ESO and field inspectors performed daily site visits to the project sites. PMO Environmental team visited on project sites minimum once a month. Consultant staff/ Environment Specialist performed periodic site inspections.

Noncompliance notices Some non-compliance was noticed during the reporting some non-compliance was noticed during the reporting period (see Annex A).

Social Impact Project activities resulted mainly in positive social impacts. The people who are losing their lands and property due to required land acquisition were fairly compensated. Positive impacts include providing of the employment opportunities to the local population and anticipated reducing of the pressure on the natural resources for survival and income generation. In future this road will provide to the local people many of business opportunities. Many commercial, residential and public/common structures built which shows a considerable change in people life socially and economic. In the future, the road will provide to the local people many of business opportunities.

Program Director

Ministry of Public Works

Project Manager Program Management

Office (PMO)

PMO Support Consultants

Environmental Officer Program Management

Office (PMO)

Construction Supervision

Consultants (CSC)

Contractors

Environmental Specialist

(International & Local)


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Conclusion and Recommendations: During the implementation of the project, there were no reports on adverse impacts on the environment. Project road is not located within environmentally sensitive areas, national parks or natural forest. Therefore, the effect on flora, fauna and different ecological habitats due to project activities is insignificant. Overall, it appears to comply with some of the mitigation plans as contained within the EMP, however, there are certain measures where non-compliance are evident which require the following suggestive action:

Ensure the using of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for the workers at sites. Construction site fencing should be done and ensure the safe movement of the pedestrian. Labours and contractor’s representatives should be discouraged to occupy the road

alignment. Sufficient wall-mounted hand fire extinguisher should be provided at campsites, site

offices, fuel stations, workshops, laboratories and where required. Ensure the mobilizing/remobilizing of the environment specialist to supervise and monitor

the environmental activities in time.


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ANNEX- A

A-1. Monitoring data: Environmental Impact Monitoring Summary, Table: 3. Sl. No.

Place Concern Issues

Recommended measures

Implementation/ Compliances Remedial

Measures/ Remarks

1.

Environmental Officer

Presence of environmental officer is essential so that contractor’s activities will be going on as environment friendly.

Immediate placement of environmental officer full time basis.

Appointed EMO stays at site

Complied

2.

Training to the personnel of the Contractor

Training of all construction workers in basic sanitation and healthcare issues, general health and safety matters on the specific hazards of their work.

Enhancement of capacity on environmental issues through effective training.

Work men Training in progress.

Under Compliance

3.

Road Construction site

Availability of safety tools at site and camp.

Available safety tools at the camp and construction site.

Yes, partially Full Compliance is required

Adequate protection to the general public, including, marking of hazardous areas, safe access across the construction site should be available for safety.

Important signals like Line marker post, KM post, Aerial markers, Intermediate aerial markers and Identification signs etc. and safe access should be made available along the road

However, Safe access is available at site and traffic is passing through existing road.

Under Compliance

4.

Construction camp

Water supply Arrangement for elevated service reservoir / tank.

Springs water for drinking tests to be conducted as per WHO standard.

Comply immediately


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Measures/ Remarks

Availability of taps in bathroom, toilet, kitchen and dining space Ensure drinking water quality through tests as per WHO standards

Fully through fixing of water taps Should be available fully

Complied Compliance needed immediately

Kitchen and dining environment.

Provision of adequate ventilation, fixing of hand basins and cleanliness

Maintaining Complied

Workshop

Structure modification with raised impervious platform and shed/roof. Collection of drips on tray and storing in drum for re-use or safe disposal Soaking arrangement of dry sands in case of accidental spillage and disposal in deep pit away from water body

Has to be functioned fully

Under Compliance

Stock pile Maintenance of stockpile height at a maximum of 4 meter

At crusher yard- stockpile be within 4 m in height

Complied

5.

Sanitation Ensure that adequate toilet and ablution facilities are provided for the duration of the contract. Domestic sewage and slugs from these facilities shall be subject to suitable treatment prior to discharge in to environment,

Provision of water closet and flushing system in toilet and bathroom, Effluent transportation arrangement into septic tank for treatment and disposal through soak pits

The adequate toilet & other facilities being provided at the camp and other approved sites. Implemented

Complied Complied


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Measures/ Remarks

Under no circumstances untreated wastes shall be discharged into the environment

6.

Drainage at the construction camp and office

Provision of storm water drainage to nearby drain/ stream outside the camp area.

Avoid stagnation of water inside the camp

No stagnation of water inside the camp

Implementation of construction of waste water draining system up to nearby drain/stream

7.

Solid waste management

Dispose of waste to nominated project disposal sites. Ensure that the waste management measures are implemented on the project site; Ensure that there is adequate provision of correctly marked waste containers made available at convenient locations for the disposal of wastes;

Placement of waste collection bins and Immediate modernization of waste disposal dig with cover and proper handling at the camp and also at the offices.

Solid waste disposal site is located outside the base camp at one corner.

Complied

8. Within R.O.W of road

Encroachment of R.O.W

Persecution of Material from encroaching R.O.W

Regular monitoring

Being Complied

9.

Quarry/ Borrow area.

Material collection Compliance with Environmental Law, 2006.

Preparation of a plan for required and available quantity supported by survey data and profiling of the Quarry at the material collection

Permission granted by NEPA but copy yet to be submitted to consultant by the Contractor.

Under Compliance (copy to be submitted by Contractor to the Consultant).


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Measures/ Remarks

point Collect permission from NEPA, M/O Mines and local authority (if any) for extraction of stone from Quarry.

10.

Unplanned Hill cutting,

Unplanned hill cutting and disposal of spoil earth and debris materials will lead to erosion of the hill and will deposit the eroded soil on the road site.

Maintain necessary slope to the hill cutting area and staged disposal of spoil earth from hill cutting with adequate compaction and erosion protection measures to prevent all kinds of soil movement on the constructed road, valleys, agricultural lands, and river/stream courses.

Hill cutting as per approved cross section.

Hill cutting being taken place as per approved drawing

11.

Crusher Plant at site.

Dust pollution at the site resulting different diseases of the residence of the camp

Regular spray water at the dust area and the entire internal road, inside the camps. Arrangement for water sprinkler throughout the crushing time, wearing of masks, goggles, etc., and regular health checking of the crusher equipment operators/workers at the site.

Spray water at work site in urban areas to control flying of dust nuisance. Use of mask etc. is mandatory

Under Compliance Under Compliance

12.

Fire fighting equipment at the Camp, Offices,

Fire-fighting equipment should be placed at the camp and office,

Immediate placement of fire fighting equipment so that it can visible and in case of any emergency, it can be utilized.

Immediate provision shall be made

Immediately Compliance Required


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Measures/ Remarks

13.

Transport and equipment movement at the camp.

Dust and sound Pollution: Excessive dust polluting surrounding environment of the camp and sound pollution due to transport movement in the camp.

Equipment meeting environmental standard in respect of sound should be used in the camp and construction area.

Care is taken against sound pollution

Under Compliance fully

14.

Tree plantation by the sides of road, camp and at the office compound.

For the better environment it is required to plant trees along the road side, camp & office compound etc.

Tree plantation along the road, at the camp and at the offices Should be implemented immediately. Number of trees plantation = 3 x Number of tress removed (As per LARP)

Shall have to be executed

Full implementation is required

15.

Storage and use of chemicals, fuel and lubricant at the camp and at the store.

Soil pollution for spilled out from the vehicles, bituminous drum etc. at the camp and at the offices.

Strict chemical and solid waste handling and storage practices should be followed.

Precautions to be taken against accident

Under Compliance

16.

Construction workers related Impact at the camp and at the construction sites.

To ensure that disease vectors such as stagnant water bodies and puddles do not form; and septic tank and garbage box will be set up in construction site, which will be periodically cleared by the contractors to prevent outbreak

The local workers should be oriented to hygienic disposal of solid waste, hazardous materials, and proper handling methods. And also should be provided regular health inspections and vaccination among the workers.

Giving orientation of hygiene practice

Being implemented


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Measures/ Remarks

of diseases,

17.

At work sites

Vibration Care to be taken damage public or private property.

Taking care for no structural damage of public or private property by machine or method of work.

Care is taken for compliance

18.

Accommodation in the camp

According to size of the room accommodation of the workers should be provided.

Accommodation of the workers should have enough space and should be cleaned every day.

Cleaner is cleaning everyday

Being Complied

19.

Child Labor Ensure that no child labor will be deployed.

As per ADB Guideline child Labor should not be appointed by the contractor.

No, Child Labor deployed

Complied

20.

Waste Management

Dispose of waste to nominated project dump sites.

Contractor should prepare a waste dumping place at the site camp, office etc.

Location disposal damping site exact place

Located at right site corner of base camp and being complied

21.

Sound Pollution Prevention

Transport and equipment movement at the site, camp.

Equipment meeting environmental standard in respect of sound should be used in the camp and construction area.

Care to be Taken Under Compliance.

22.

Cut / fill works sites

Slope stability /erosion control

Follow approved cross-section slope

Following approved cross-section slopes

Being Implemented


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A-2. Completed Environmental Impact monitoring check-list: Environmental impact: check the appropriate column with X or √ If answer YES place provide explanation and mitigation measures. Type of impact Yes No Station Proposed

mitigation Mitigated

From To Yes No Soil and water pollution (visual oil spills, chemicals, silt water etc). small oil stains observed on the road alignment

√

Damage to property and agricultural lands caused by earthworks during construction

√

Improper waste management (open rubbish heaps, garbage scattered on the ground and in the water, no proper containers, improper location or lack of toilets).

√

Disposal of cut material to river bed

√

Open burning at the construction site or facilities

√

Excessive emissions from machinery (visual).Visual dense black smoke from the working bulldozer

√

Floods, erosion, sedimentation and disturbance to irrigation as result of construction activities. Diversion of river for construction of retaining wall caused the erosion of opposite bank and fall of several poplar trees.

√

Cutting of trees and high shrubs √ Endangered species reported in vicinity to the project.

√

Archaeological or historical findings.

√

Disturbance to cultural places and cemeteries.

√

Usage of pesticides for suppression of mosquitoes/flies.

√

Damage outside of ROW as result blasting.

√

Any complaints from the local √


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communities about: Water quality √ Land acquisition √ Air Pollution √ Noise √ Odor √ Demolition of property √ Other impact noticed √

A-3. Evaluation of environmental impact and mitigation Measures of on-going construction activates July, 2015. Date: 25 July, 2015 Abbreviations: HS-Highly satisfaction, S- Satisfaction, NS- Not Satisfaction, NA- Not applicable CC 1 2 3 4 5 Km chainage 0.0-

10.0 10.0-20.0

20.0-30.0

30.0-40.0

40.0-44.0

Level of satisfaction HS

S NS

HS

S NS

HS

S NS

HS

S NS

HS

S NS

Earthworks and soil conservations 1.1Disposal of debris and spoil √ √

No Work

√ No Work

1.2 Protection of agricultural areas √ √ √ 1.3 Protection of ground cover vegetation

√ √ √

1.4 Borrowing of earth 1.5 Erosion control √ √ √ 1.6. Quarry Operations √ √ √ Water pollution 2.1 Protection of water sources √ √ √ 2.2 Prevention of water quality worsening

√ √ √

2.3 No Salutation of water bodies √ √ √ 2.4 No alteration of drainage paths √ √ √ 2.5 Precautions for contamination of water from construction materials

√ √ √

2.6 Locating, sanitation & waste disposal in construction camps

√ √ √

2.7 Adequate facilities for disposal of sewerage & solid waste

√ √ √

2.8 No impact to the public or community water supply

√ √ √

Air pollution 3.1 Effective management of dust √ √ √ 3.2 Delivering material effectively covered while transporting

√ √ √

3.3 Vehicle speed limit which control the dust emission.

√ √ √

3.4 Watering of Construction &transportation sites.

√ √ √


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3.5 Immediate cleaning of debris, dust &other material from the road

√ √ √

3.6 Level of emissions from construction vehicles, equipment & machinery

√ √ √

3.7 Regularly serviced machinery equipment’s & vehicle

√ √

√

3.8 Level of air emission from material extraction sites

√ √

√

Noise pollution and vibration 4.1 Level of noise from vehicles, plants & equipment o

√ √ √

4.2 Level of vibration from machineries & equipment

√

√

√

Impact on flora and fauna 5.1 Minimize loss or damage of trees

√ √ √

5.2 No destruction of other flora √ √ √ 5.3 No removal of trees in protected area

√ √ √

5.4 No impact to wild fauna and their habitats

√ √ √

Accidents and risks 6.1 Public & worker safety √ √ √ 6.2 Provide proper safety appliances to workers (helmets, goggles, masks, foot wears

√ √ √

6.3 adequate warning signals √ √ √ Health & safety 7.1 Prevention and control of vector based diseases

√ √ √

7.2 No vector breeding sites in the vicinity of labor camps

√ √ √

7.3 adequate actions for workers health and safety

√ √

7.4 First aid facility √ √ 7.5 Adequate bathing, latrine facilities for labor camps

Adequate bathing, latrine facilities for Labor camp is under construction. Latrines are available

7.6 No affect to adjacent watercourses by sewerage system

Sewerage system is completed

7.7 Garbage disposed n/a √ n/a Environmental enhancement 8.1 Road-side landscape √ √ √ √ 8.2 Re-planting of trees, re-vegetation of other plants

No trees plantation was undertaken during the reporting period.


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8.3 Reconstruction of removed utilities such as water, electricity, telephone.

No utilities were removed during the reporting period.

Evaluation of environmental impact and mitigation Measures of on-going construction activates August, 2015. Date: 28 August, 2015 Abbreviations: HS-Highly satisfaction, S- Satisfaction, NS- Not Satisfaction, NA- Not applicable

Road section 1 2 3 4 5 Km /Chainage 0.0-10.0 10.0-20.0 20.0-30.0 30.0-40.0 40.0-44.0 Level of satisfaction HS S NS HS S NS HS S NS HS S NS HS S NS Earthwork and soil conservations 1.1 Disposal of debris and spoil √ √ √ √

No work 1.2 Protection of agricultural √ √ √ √

1.3Protection of ground cover √ √ √ √

1.4 Burrowing of earth

1.5 Erosion control √ √ √ √ 1.6 Quarry operations √ √ √ √ Water pollution 2.1 Protection of water sources √ √ √ √

2.2 Prevention of water quality worsening

√ √ √ √

2.3 No siltation of water bodies √ √ √ √

2.4 No alteration of drainage paths √ √ √ √

2.5 Precautions for contamination of water From Construction materials.

√ √ √ √

2.6 Locating sanitation and waste disposal in Construction camps.

NA √ NA NA

2.7 Adequate facilities for disposal of sewerage Solid waste.

√ √ √ √

2.8 No impact to the public or community √ √ √ √


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for Water supply. Air pollution 3.1 Effective management of dust.

3.2 Delivering material effectively covered While Transporting.

√ √ √ √

3.3 Vehicle speed limit which control the dust Emission.

√ √ √ √

3.4 Watering of construction & transportation Sites.

√ √ √ √

3.5Immediate clearing of debris, dust & other Material from the road.

√ √ √ √

3.6 Level of emissions from construction Vehicles, equipment & machinery.

√

√ √ √

3.7 Regularly serviced machinery, equipment & Vehicle

√ √ √ √

3.8 Level of air emission from material Extraction sites.

√

√ √ √

Noise pollution and vibration. 4.1 Level of noise from vehicles, plants & equipment.

√ √ √ √

4.2 Level of vibration from machineries and Equipment.

√ √ √ √

Impact on flora and fauna 5.1 Minimize loss or damage of trees. √ √ √ √

5.2 No destruction of other flora. √ √ √ √

5.3 No removal of trees in protected area.

√ √ √ √

5.4 No impact on wild fauna and their √ √ √ √


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habitats. Accidents and risks. 6.1 Public & worker safety. √ √ √ √

6.2 Provide workers safety appliances (helmets, Goggles, mask, footwear etc.)

√ √ √ √

6.3 Adequate warning signals. √ √ √ √

Health and safety. 7.1 Prevention and control of vector based diseases

√ √ √ √

7.2 No vector breeding sites in the vicinity of Labor camp.

√ √ √ √

7.3 Adequate actions for workers health and Safety.

√ √ √ √

7.4 First aid facility. √ √ √ √ 7.5Adequate bathing, latrine facilities for Labors.

√ √ √ √

7.6 No affect to adjacent water courses by Sewerage system.

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7.7 Garbage disposed. √ √ √ √ Environmental enhancement 8.1 road –side landscape √ √ √ √

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Evaluation of environmental impact and mitigation Measures of ongoing construction activates December, 2015. Date: 15 December, 2015 Abbreviations: HS-Highly satisfaction, S- Satisfaction, NS- Not Satisfaction, NA- Not applicable




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Annex B: Photographs Dust Control is being done by spraying water on the road (KM 6+ 600)

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Road side safety tap used during Construction of the Road (KM 32+200)

Fire extinguisher only in Kitchen at the Shorabak Camp (KM 7+300)


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Road side tree plantation by the owner of the land at Km. 35+800

Tree plantation (Mulberry tree) is being done around the Campus (KM 7+000)


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Safety Training For workers at site (13+ 220)

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