GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA

MINISTRY OF ENERGY/ELECTRICITY COMPANY OF GHANA LTD.

GHANA THERMAL PROJECT CREDIT (IDA 2682)

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

C,D OF THEDISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT (DSUP)

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COMPENSATION AND RESETTLEMENT PLAN

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LIST OF ACRONYMS

AMA - ACCRA METROPOLITAN ASSEMBLY

BSP - BULK SUPPLY POINT

DSUP - DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT

EC - ENERGY COMMISSION

ECG - ELECTRICITY COMPANY OF GHANA

EIA - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

EMF - ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD

EMP - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

EPA - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

ESIA - ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

GHC - GHANA CEDIS

GoG - GOVERNMENT OF GHANA

GT - GHANA TELECOM

kV - KILO VOLT (1,000 VOLTS)

KMA - KUMASI METROPOLITAN ASSEMBLY

LI - LEGISLATIVE INSTRUMENT

LV - LOW VOLTAGE

MoE - MINISTRY OF ENERGY

MVA - MEGAVOLT AMPERES

MW - MEGAWATT

NED - NORTHERN ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT

NEP - NATIONAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT

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Executive Summarv

The Ministry of Energy (MoE) is seeking to improve the electric power distribution system of the

Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to levels consistent with best industry practice in order to

support the Government of Ghana's economic development goals. In line with this objective,

MoE proposes to apply some of the funds obtained from the World Bank under the Ghana

Thermal Credit facility (IDA 2682) to finance some projects of ECG under the Distribution

System Upgrade Project (DSUP).

In compliance with the requirements of the Ghana EPA and the World Bank, the borrower

(MoE/ECG) is required to undertake environmental and social impact assessments of the

proposed developments under the DSUP to address potential adverse impacts, if any, that could

arise during the implementation. The World Bank disclosure policy further requires that

the environmental (biophysical) and social assessments should be made and

disclosed in separate documents. This report therefore covers the Compensation

and Resettlement Plan resufting from the assessment of the social impacts of the

DSUP.

The DSUP components cover both improvements to physical systems (sub-stations,

transmission circuits, communications systems etc) as well improvements to financial operations

and other forms of institutional support.

The impact assessment commenced with an Inception (Scoping) phase during which the scope

of the assessment was determined through consultations, desk studies and field evaluations.

From the findings of the Inception report, it was decided to focus the assessments on the

following components of the DSUP:

* Construction of Primary sub-stations

* Laying of Underground cables

* Construction of Overhead lines

* Upgrading of LV systems

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The various institutional, regulatory and policy issues related to the project implementation

have been duly considered in this phase of the assessment.

Among those considered are:

* Environmental Assessment Regulations, 1999 (LI 1652),

* Energy Commission Act, 1997 (Act 541) and PUBLIC NOTICES

* National Museum Decree, 1969, (NLCD 387)

* Lands (Statutory Wayleaves) Regulations, 1964 (L.I. 334)

* Lands (Statutory Wayleaves) (Amendment) Regulations, 1964 (L.I. 346)

1 Lands (Statutory Wayleaves) Act, 1963 (Act 186)

* Factories, Offices and Shops Act, 1970, Act 328

a ECG Safety Policy 1995

* ECG Environmental Management Plan 1999

* The Road Reservation Management - Manual for Coordination

* World Bank Safeguard Policy on Involuntary Resettlement (OD 4.30) (Note that the

policy revision is OP 4.12, but this project is governed by the earlier version of the

policy)

Relevant sections of these provisions and guidelines have been used in the appropriate sections

of the report. The World Bank Safeguard Policy on Involuntary Resettlement provides the basis

for the socio-economic baseline and impact assessment on income loss due to disruptions to

persons/economic activities that would result during the project implementation.

The Road Reservation Management Coordination Manual prescribes procedures for dealing with

disruptions to utilities and traffic management during such works.

The project components are described in sufficient detail as is consistent with SIA practice in

order to point out the issues of environmental concem.

The section on the description of the existing environment presents general information on the

three (3) urban centres - Accra, Tema and Kumasi where the major DSUP components under

consideration in the ESIA will be implemented.

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Also provided is information on those components of the socio-economic/cultural environment

that would be impacted by the project implementation activities. These would serve as a basis

of predicting and evaluating any anticipated impacts (magnitude, extent and significance).

The major components of the socio-economic environment expected to be affected by the

proposed project implementation are the people and the economic activities that fall within the

right-of-way (RoW) of the selected circuit routes.

During this phase of the assessment, detailed baseline surveys were carried out along the

proposed routes. The surveys involved identifying project-affected persons using the criteria

prescribed in the World Bank Policy OD 4.30.

The affected persons include:

i.) Those whose structures are of a temporary nature - movable kiosks, tables etc.

ii.) Those whose structures are of a permanent nature - set in concrete

iii.) Those who sell on the pavements and sidewalks (hawkers/seasonal sellers)

The findings are presented in Tables covering each of the proposed routes. The summary of the

affected persons and structures is presented below.

Table ES 1 - Summary of Affected Structures and Persons

No. Route Permanent Structures I Affected Persons Movable Structures / Affected Persons

1 Accra Route 1 15 structures 44 Persons 27 structures 46 Persons

2 Accra Route 2 9 structures 19 Persons 36 structures * 36 Persons

3 Accra Route 3 Nil Nil 200 Persons (seasonal sellers)

4 Kumasi 4 structures 6 Persons 74 structures *74 Persons

TOTALS 28 structures 69 Persons 137 structures 356 Persons

*Reld Estimated numbers

The impacts on affected persons and structures are estimated from the data gathered during

the field surveys based on the worst case scenarios. From the calculations, it was found that at

exchange rates of 1 USD = 9,000 Ghana Cedis, the total compensation payable by ECG for loss

of income to those to be affected would be about USD 2840 over a period of about 4 months

disruption.

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Allowing for possible 100% increase in this figure at the time of implementation (delays beyond

4 months, overstatement of incomes beyond those used in estimates) that would be about USD

6,000.

Allowing a further USD 20,000 for "disturbance allowance" including the cost of removing and

reinstating some of these permanent structures and allowing a further USD 10,000 for assisting

the nearly 350 persons in temporary structures to move to nearby locations, this would give an

estimated total cost of mitigating the economic impact of about USD 34,000. The provisional

estimate of USD 100,000 made for the DSUP by ECG should therefore be adequate to address

these concerns. In practice, every effort shall be made to keep the disruptions to the barest

minimum. In most cases, displacements shall be avoided by careful selection of trenching points

and pole positions.

ECG Environmental Management Plan (1999) and ECG Safety Policy (1995) provide guidelines

and systems for managing the environmental and health and safety aspects of the project

implementation.

Appropriate monitoring criteria shall be established to verify the predicted impacts of the project

on the environment and adjust the mitigation measures where necessary.

The Project Unit of ECG shall ensure that monitoring programmes are instituted and carried out

to cover the under listed areas. Relevant records shall be kept to ensure compliance with sound

environmental practices recommended in this report.

ECG's Environmental Officer (assisted by a Social Impact Coordinator) shall oversee and report

all monitoring activities and reports to the Director of Engineering.

The monitoring criteria are outlined in detail in the report under the following headings:

Construction Phase

* Waste management

. Operations and Maintenance Phase

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A section outlining a provisional Management Plan to ensure the application of sound

environmental practices during the various stages of the project is also incorporated in the

report. The provisional plan discusses and allocates appropriate resources for items identified

under mitigation and monitoring.

In addition to the Environmental Officer, ECG shall appoint a Project Social Impact Coordinator

who will also serve on the Project Implementation Unit with support from the Projects

Department, to oversee the implementation and monitoring of the social issues such as

consultations with affected persons, compensation payments and handling of complaints. The

person shall carry on this assignment into the operational phase of the project.

Since all the specific structures to be physically damaged/disturbed are not known precisely at

this stage, the social impact coordinator shall ensure that a log book is made available to

document all details of such instances of damage/disturbance, repairs/reinstatements and

compensation paid. This record shall be available for inspection by relevant persons and

authorities including the World Bank.

Details of consultations held with the various identified stakeholders are presented in a further

section on consultations. The report concludes with a recommendation for the implementation

of the project subject to monitoring of the various commitments made for mitigating the

environmental and social impacts.

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Table of Contents

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LIST OF ACRONYMS a

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY i

1.0 Introduction 1

1.1 Objectives of SIA 2

1.2 Approach and Methodology 2

1.3 Institutional, Regulatory and Policy Considerations 3

2.0 Project Description 6

2.1 Construction of Pnrmary sub-stations 6

2.2 Laying of Underground Cables 7

2.3 Construction of Overhead Lines 8

2.4 Upgrading of Low Voltage (LV) Systems 9

3.0 Description of Existing Environment 10

3.1 Urban Profiles 10

3.2 Socio-Economic Environment 12

4.0 Potential Impacts and Mitigation 18

5.0 Monitoring 22

j 5.1 Socio-Economic/Cultural issues 2

GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA

MINISTRY OF ENERGY/ELECTRICITY COMPANY OF GHANA LTD.

GHANA THERMAL PROJECT CREDIT (IDA 2682)

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTOF THE

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT (DSUP)

COMPENSATION AND RESETTLEMENT PLAN

Refast Consulting

December 2003 Tema

1.0 Introduction

The Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd, (ECG) is a public utility service provider registered as

a private limited liability enterprise under the Companies Code, 1963 (Act 179). Currently,

the Government of Ghana is the sole shareholder of ECG.

The company is responsible for the distribution of electric power over the southern sector of

Ghana which comprises six (6) out of the ten (10) administrative regions namely Ashanti,Eastern, Volta, Western, Central and Greater-Accra. The regions in the northern sector of

Ghana are served by the Northern Electricity Department (NED) of the Volta River Authority

(VRA).

ECG has further subdivided the six (6) administrative regions into nine (9) operational

regions, namely:

Accra West Ashanti East Eastern Central Tema

Accra East Ashanti West Volta Western

In the course of its operations, ECG has not been able to match the demand of electricity

with the needed network upgrades and expansions. Insufficient tariffs have placed the

company in a poor financial state with inadequate investments such that most of the

equipment in operation are obsolete, and the transformers and associated distribution

systems are constantly overloaded. This has resulted in high distribution system losses, poor

electricity supply quality and reliability leading to considerable customer dissatisfaction.

It is the objective of the Ministry of Energy (MoE) to improve the electric power distribution

system of the Electricity Company of Ghana to levels consistent with best industry practice

in order to support the Govemment of Ghana's economic development goals.

In line with this objective, MoE proposes to apply some of the funds obtained from the

World Bank under the Ghana Thermal Credit facility (IDA 2682) to finance aspects of ECG'sinvestment programme under the Distribution System Upgrade Project (DSUP). Incompliance with the requirements of the Ghana EPA and the World Bank, the borrower(MoE/ECG) is undertaking a Social Impact Assessment of the proposed developments under

the DSUP to address issues of compensation and resettlement.

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REFAST Consulting, a Ghanaian Engineering and Environmental consultancy has been

engaged to facilitate the conduct of the impact assessment.

1.1 Objectives of the SIA

An initial screening and evaluation (Scoping) was carried out at the inception of the SIA to:

• Identify the components of the DSUP that could have adverse impacts on the socio-

cultural and economic conditions within their sphere of influence

* Identify all relevant stakeholders in relation to the proposed DSUP

* Determine the scope and methodology for assessing the potential impacts expected from

the implementation of the DSUP

* Assemble all necessary information including various Regulatory and Institutional

arrangements and guidelines (World Bank, GoG etc.) relevant to the conduct of the SIA.

Based on the findings of the inception phase, the main objectives of this phase of the SIA

are to:

* Focus the detailed social impact assessment on the investment components covering the

sub-transmission and HV/LV systems that involve physical works. These include projects

in Accra (3 projects), Tema (2 projects) and Kumasi (2 projects).

* Propose Mitigation and Management Plan (including compensation and resettlement) for

dealing with the impacts assessed above.

* Prepare a Draft Report for study by the Client (MoE/ECG) and the World Bank

1.2 Approach and Methodology

The inception report further proposed that in order to meet the above objectives, the

procedures to be adopted in the SIA should be to:

* Hold consultations with identified stakeholders on details of the DSUP, to address their

concerns and expectations.

* Carry out detailed route surveys on the proposed circuit routes in Accra and Kumasi to

identify main socio-economic characteristics along the proposed routes and the extent

and significance of potential impacts in relation to Ghana EPA regulations and the World

Bank's safeguard policies (i.e. OD 4.30 - Involuntary Resettlement).

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In particular, it was found that the two (2) sites acquired for new constructions in Tema and

Kumasi are in properly zoned locations for development and have no significant socio-

economic and cultural characteristics.

Both sites have been properly acquired from the bona fide title holders and were not

previously occupied by other users. The Tema site was acquired from the Tema

Development Company at the prevailing commercial value and the Kumasi site was obtainedfrom the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Site plans for both sites

are attached as Annex 1.

1.3 Institutional, Regulatory and Policy Considerations

The Ministry of Energy is the Government agency responsible for policy issues in the energy

sector. The ECG, through its Board of Directors, reports to the Government through the

Minister of Energy. The availability of a reliable and cost effective supply of electrical energy

is considered as a very critical component of the Government's agenda for growth and

poverty reduction.

The Ministry, through the ongoing Self Help Electrification Programme (SHEP) and the

National Electrification Programme (NEP), has facilitated the extension of power to all

District capitals and to various rural communities. In the search for more sustainable sources

of power supply, the Ministry has put in place a Renewable Energy programme which is

exploring alternatives such as solar and wind generated power.

The relevant policies and the regulatory conditions that must be considered for the

successful implementation of the DSUP project have been assembled and reviewed during

this phase of the SIA process and appropriate consultations have been held with some of

the relevant institutions and agencies.

Among those considered are:

* Environmental Assessment Regulations, 1999 (LI 1652),

* Energy Commission Act, 1997 (Act 541) and PUBLIC NOTICES

* National Museum Decree, 1969, (NLCD 387)

* Lands (Statutory Wayleaves) Regulations, 1964 (L.I. 334)

* Lands (Statutory Wayleaves) (Amendment) Regulations, 1964 (L.I. 346)

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* Lands (Statutory Wayleaves) Act, 1963 (Act 186)* Factories, Offices and Shops Act, 1970, Act 328

* ECG Safety Policy 1995

* ECG Environmental Management Plan 1999* The Road Reservation Management - Manual for Coordination 2001* World Bank Safeguard Policy on Involuntary Resettlement (OD 4.30)

The Energy Commission's PUBLIC NOTICES EC. N. 001 and 003, require ECG to register theproposed project with the Commission prior to commencement of the project as part of thelicensing process.

The components of the DSUP that involve construction of overhead and undergroundcircuits raise issues regarding the acquisition of wayleaves (Right-of-Way RoW). Thedetermination of the final routes and acquisition of the RoW shall be carried out with dueconsultations with the communities/affected persons or their representatives within theproject areas of influence. The various Lands (Wayleaves) legislation identified aboveprovide the necessary legal procedures for acquiring the RoW and these will guide ECG andstakeholders concemed.

Consultations with some members of the local communities and theirrepresentatives have been undertaken as part of the baseline survey for this SIAprocess. The details of the findings are discussed in Chapters 3 and 4.

In the event of the chance finding of any archaeological artefacts in the course of clearing orexcavation for the construction works, the National Museum Decree, 1969, (NLCD 387)provides the necessary framework for action. Procedures to be followed on the discovery ofany such artefacts are clearly outlined in the document.

Socio-economic issues involve temporary disturbance to businesses, income losses to peoplewho may have to relocate from the project area, and aspects of both public/occupationalhealth and safety particularly in the working environment. It is important to note that ECG'sinstallations and facilities including those proposed in the DSUP are to be in compliance withthe Factories, Offices and Shops Act (Act 328, 1970).

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The World Bank Safeguard Policy on Involuntary Resettlement (OD 4.30) provides the

necessary guidelines for dealing with the various issues related to impacts of the DSUP

activities on persons and properties within the RoW along the various proposed circuit

routes in both Accra-Tema and Kumasi.

The baseline survey has been carried out by following the Ghana EA Regulations and the

recommendations of OD 4.30 in identifying the affected persons. These are discussed in

Chapter 3.

The ECG Safety Policy outlines the various safety procedures that are to be applied at all

stages in carrying out activities on the ECG networks to ensure the safety of workers, the

general public as well the plant and machinery. ECG's Environmental Management Plan also

prescribes procedures for dealing with various concerns arising from ECG operations

including waste handling, EMF effects, Emergency response procedures etc.

The Road Reservation Management Manual for Coordination is a comprehensive document

developed between the various utility service providers in Ghana (ECG, Ghana Water

Company, Ghana Telecom, Volta River Authority), the Road Agencies (Department of Urban

Roads, Department of Feeder Roads and Ghana Highway Authority) and the relevant

statutory and regulatory agencies (Lands Commission, Environmental Protection Agency,

Lands Valuation Board etc.) for the efficient management of road reservations for the

installation of utility services such as pipelines, cables and transmission lines. Specifically,

the manual deals with the procedures for the handling of disruptions of utilities and traffic

during construction and issues of valuation for compensation, which are relevant for the

DSUP implementation.

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2.0 Project Description

The components of the DSUP being considered in detail in this phase of the ASSESSMENT

may be grouped into four (4) types of project activities. These are:

* Construction of Primary substationsX Laying of Underground cables

* Construction of Overhead lines

* Upgrading of LV systems

This section describes these components in sufficient detail as is consistent with SIA practice

so as to be able to identify those aspects that raise social concerns. It must be noted at this

stage that all construction activities will be carried out by certified contractors to ECG's

documented Standards and Specifications, which are specified in the contract of works.

2.1 Construction of Primary substations (Tema and Kumasi)

Primary substations in the ECG distribution system consist of 33/11 kV transformers which

receive 33 kV input and step down to 11 kV for further distribution in the ECG networks.

There are proposals to construct 2 new primary substations under the DSUP.

These are:

i.) Tema - 2x20/26 MVA at Ashaiman

ii.) Kumasi - 2x20 MVA at Boadi, KNUST

The main activities involved in constructing such stations are:

* Site clearing - substation sites are cleared completely of all vegetation, leaving a bare

surface at commencement of construction. This will not involve the dislocation of any

people, since there are no people currently occupying those areas.

* Excavation - excavations are carried out to lay foundations for transformer platforms

and housing (and cables where appropriate). Some of the excavated soil is used to

backfill as necessary.

* Concrete works - concrete works for the foundations and footings are carried out as

required.

* Erection of Transforrmers - transformers and associated switch gear, and circuits are

carefully mounted in their specified locations.

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Gravelling and Fencing - the exposed ground areas of the substation are covered with

granite chippings and kept free of weeds at all times. The entire area is provided with

appropriate security fencing to prevent accidental electrocution of tramps and homeless

people who may wander into the area.

2.2 Laying of underground cables (Accra and Kumasi)

Underground circuits in the ECG distribution system are found mainly in built up urban areas

and in places where there is the need to avoid obstacles or crossing points. Under the

DSUP, the proposals for underground circuits are:

i.) Accra: From Mallam BSP to Substation 'B' Korle Bu - sections of New 2x40 MVA

circuits 33 kV 500 sq. mm Cu 3x1C. Distance of approx. 9 km.

ii.) Accra: From Achimota 'H' to Makola 'G" - New 2x40 MVA circuits 33 kV 500 sq.

mm Cu 3x1C. Distance of approx. 8.7 km.

iii.) Accra: From Odorkor 'A' to Korle Bu 'B' - Replacementof existing cable with 40

MVA 33 kV 500 sq. mm Cu 3x1C. Distance of approx. 6.6 km.

iv.) Kumasi: From Kaasi 'D' to Buadi-UST (New proposed S/S) - sections of New 40

MVA 33 kV. Distance of approx 1 km.

The main activities involved in such works are:

a Excavation of cable route (trenching) - In the ECG system, 33kV cables are buried at

between 900mm - 1100mm depth, with a trench width of about 500mm. Trenching is

done by a combination of machinery and manual labour depending on the location and

nature of the soil. ECG's Standard specifications for trenching and laying of 33kV and

11kV lines are presented in Annex 2.

Laying of cables - The space immediately below the cable position is filled with dry sand

to a depth of about 100mm and forms a bed along the entire length of the trench. The

cable is uncoiled from the cable drum and laid out on the sand bed and covered with an

additional layer of dry sand before the trench is backfilled with the previously excavated

soil. The surface layer is then compacted and restored to the original condition.

J Protection of cables - Coloured warning tapes are buried near the surface during

backfilling to provide warning in event of any subsequent excavations works by other

utility service providers (e.g. water, telecoms etc).

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In addition properly labelled concrete pillar markers are located at various points along

cable routes especially in way of cable joints to provide for ease of locating for repairs

and maintenance.

In certain cases, cables may be laid next to each other at the same depth or even in layersat various depths. In each case, ECG Standard Specifications, which provide for safety and

efficiency, are available to guide the contractor.

The procedures to be adopted during implementation shall be such as to ensure minimumdisruption to persons and economic activities as well as providing for maximum public

safety. To this end every effort shall be made that trenches are covered by close of work

each day.

2.3 Construction of Overhead Lines

Overhead lines constitute the bulk of the circuits in the ECG distribution system for both HV

and LV. Under the DSUP, the proposals for HV overhead circuits are:

i.) Accra: From Mallam BSP to Substation 'B' Korle Bu - sections of New 2x40 MVA

circuits 33 kV OHL 3W SC Tower 265mm Al. Distance of approx. 11 km.

ii.) Tema: From Steelworks to Ashaiman (New proposed S/S) - New 2x40 MVA

circuits 33 kV OHL 3W SC Tower 265mm Al. Distance of approx. 7 km.iii.) Kumasi: From Kaasi 'D' to Buadi-UST (New proposed S/S) - New 40 MVA 33 kV

OHL 3W SC Tower 265mm Al. Distance of approx. 12 km.

NB. For these proposed lines, underground cables would be used at specific sections where

it is not feasible to go overhead (e.g. in sharp bends and crossing obstacles). Maps of theroutes are presented in Annex 3.

The main activities involved in OHL works are:

* Positioning of Towers - The average span for the 33kV OHL is about 100 m. Duringconstruction, sites for locating the towers will be selected in accordance with ECGstandard specifications and environmental considerations such as visual intrusion.At the specified locations, towers may be buried to a depth of about 1800mm. The

average height of the towers/poles ranges from 10-12 m.

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Stringing of Lines - In most cases, lines are strung by manual labour. The minimum

clearance of the lines to ground is about 6 m at the lowest point of sag and this

increases to about 8 m in way of road crossings. The wayleaves for 33kV lines span a

width of 10 m (5m on either side of the centreline). In built up urban settlements this

space may be reduced in certain situations due to space constraints.

2.4 Upgrading of Low Voltage (LV) Systems

The project activities proposed under this section consist mainly of transformer injection (i.e.

adding additional transformers to an existing substation) or replacing an existing overloaded

transformer with one of a higher rating. In some cases, the upgrading works will involve

replacing existing conductors with higher capacity.

Some of these activities do raise issues of significant socio-economic concern, especially

those that may involve the temporary displacement and relocation of people and properties

to make way for the project. These are discussed in detail in Chapter 4.

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3.0 Description of Existing Socio-Economic/Cultural Environment

The major projects of the DSUP under consideration in this assessment are in the urban

settlements of Accra, Tema and Kumasi. The substation sites and circuit routes are locatedin populated and extensively built up areas. This section on the existing environment

presents general information on these three (3) urban centres along with information on

those components of the socio-economic/cultural environment that would be impacted by

the project implementation activities. These would serve as a basis of predicting and

evaluating any anticipated impacts (magnitude, extent and significance).

3.1 Urban Profiles

Accra

Accra is the administrative capital of Ghana, with a population of about 2,207,147 people

(PHC 2000). It is also the seat of Government, and important arms of the state such as the

Parliament House, the Supreme Court, the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies of

state are housed here.

Major economic activities here include manufacturing industries, commercial houses, utility

and service providers and the headquarters of many industrial and commercial concems.

Accra is the hub of business and commerce in Ghana. The Accra-Tema area is key to

Ghana's Gateway Project, which seeks to make Ghana the entry point and arrowhead of

economic and industrial activity in the West African sub-region. Accra has a high demand for

electric power and is served by a 250 MVA BSP at Achimota and 150 MVA BSP at Mallam.

Tema

Tema is an important industrial city in Ghana, and lies 25 kilometres east of Accra. It is the

capital of the Tema Municipal Area, which is home to about 506,637 (Population & Housing

Census, 2000). Tema Township itself has a population of 280,000. It is a coastal city with a

shipping harbour and a fishing harbour.

Tema has the largest concentration of industries in Ghana, with more than 185

manufacturing and industrial concems. There is also a large number of small and medium

scale enterprises, especially in the wood processing, metal fabrication, food production and

textile industries.

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The major economic activities in Tema include fishing (subsistence and commercial),

manufacturing, industry, commerce, fishing, stevedoring and agriculture. Thus Temaprovides employment for a significant section of the urban population in the general Accra-Tema area. Tema accounts for about 13% of ECG's sales with a peak demand of 100 MW.

The Greenwich Meridian runs through Tema, and major cultural and tourist sites, coupledwith its beaches make Tema an attractive tourist destination. Thus hotels and otherhospitality services also abound.

The Tema harbour is a major port along the West African coast, with an average annual

traffic of about 1170 vessels. Expectedly, downstream shipping activities such as

stevedoring, freight clearing and forwarding, warehousing abound in the township.

Kumasi

Kumasi is the second largest city in Ghana after Accra. It also has the second highest

concentration of manufacturing industries after Accra-Tema. It has a population of about

1,171,311 (PHC 2000). Manufacturing industries include sawmills, breweries,pharmaceuticals, and electrical appliances. Kumasi has a current peak demand of about 130MW and accounts for 15% of ECG's total sales.

Kumasi is a nodal city with many outlying towns and villages. It is therefore and important

trade and commercial centre for foodstuffs, raw materials for industry and finished goods.Its central location in Ghana ensures that goods in transit to and from Ghana's northern andwestern neighbours, i.e. Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and La Cote dIvoire (Ivory Coast) passthrough Kumasi.

The proposed development of an inland port in Boankra, near Kumasi will go to enhanceKumasi's position as an international trade centre, serving Ghana's landlocked neighbourswho will utilise the port. Kumasi is also a much preferred tourist destination due to its richcultural heritage. Thus the hotel and hospitality industry is also well developed.

3.2 Socio-Economic Environment

The major components of the socio-economic environment expected to be affected by theproposed project implementation are the people and the economic activities that fall withinthe circuit routes.

During this phase of the assessment, detailed baseline surveys were carried out along theproposed routes. The surveys involved identifying project-affected persons using the criteriaprescribed in the World Bank Policy OD 4.30. The affected persons include:

i.) Those whose structures are of a temporary nature - movable kiosks, tablesii.) Those whose structures are of a permanent nature - set in concreteiii.) Those who sell on the pavements and sidewalks (hawkers)

The affected persons were briefed about the project, potential impacts and mitigationmeasures. They were also interviewed to obtain the basic information needed for theassessment. The findings are presented below.

Route 1- Accra: Mallam (BSP) to Korle Bu 'B'

This is the proposed route for new 33kV line from the Mallam BSP in the western end ofAccra to substation 'B" at Korle Bu, Link Road, over a distance of about 20 circuit-km. Thecircuit will run underground (9 km) where it runs within the residential areas of Dansomanand Lartebiokorshie with overhead lines (11 km) used for road crossings and in open areas.

Movable Structures

Estimated number of 27 movable kiosks and 46 affected persons were identified to be lyingwithin the Right-of-Way of the proposed circuit route.

Table 1 - Movable Structures and Affected persons on Accra Route 1

No. Owner's Economic No. of Affected Net Monthly Income (Ghana Cedis -Name Activity Persons GHC)

Owner Employees Owner Employees (Total)

1 Kwabena Lotto Operator 1 - 50,000Mensah

2 John Soglo Lotto Operator 1 - 50,000 -

3 Mad. Adwoa Hair dresser 1 2 80,000 80,000Brobbey

4 Abena Marfo Hair dresser 1 1 100,000 60,0005 Kojo Mensah Electcal Shop 1 - 200,000 -

6 Nabi Donko Hair dresser 1 3 150,000 300,000Nimo

7 George Ice water/Soft 1 - 100,000 -

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Owner Employees Owner Employees (Total)

Mensah

8 Daniel Larbi Plumber 1 1 100,000 50,0009 John Tailoring shop 1 4 120,000 200,000

Hemans

10 Diana Yaa Hair dresser 1 3 80,000 120,000Donkor

11 Bernard Electrical Shop 1 1 120,000 50,000Yeboah

12 Ama Yeboah Foodstuffs 1 - 200,000 -

Achiaa (Cassava,

Plantain)

13 Moses Communication 1 - 150,000

Agambila Centre

14 Kwasi Fori Communication 1 - 100,000

Centre

15 Mary Nimo Ice water 1 - 50,000 -

16 Agnes Hair dresser 1 2 120,000 100,000Kwarteng

17 Madam Hair dresser 1 1 100,000 50,000Oforiwaa

18 Joycelyn Hair dresser 1 3 200,000 150,000Otoo

19 Kojo Ice water 1 1 60,000 40,000Ahenkora

20 Ayibonte Carpentry Shop 1 2 250,000 120,000Maale

21 Mahama Comm. Centre 1 - 100,000 -

Yusif

22 Stephanie Seamstress 1 - 100,000

Agyapong

Permanent Structures

There were a total of 15 permanent structures 44 persons that will directly be affected bythe laying of the underground cables.

Table 2 - Permanent Structures and Affected Persons on Route 1

No. Owner's Economic Activity No. of Employees Net Monthly IncomeName (GHC)

Owner Employees Owner Employees1 Kwasi Samuel Carpentry Shop 1 1 250,000 60,0002 Enoch Debrah Communication Centre 1 - 150,000 -

3 Adwoa Esi Supermarket 1 3 350,000 150,0004 Kwasi Afram Communication Centre 1 - 100,000 -

5 Nicholas Ayeh Carpentry Shop 1 5 250,000 200,0006 Esther Hair dresser 1 1 120,000 50,000

Nyamekye

7 Akosua Nyame Hair dresser 1 2 100,000 80,0008 Beatrice Okine Hair dresser 1 1 80,000 40,0009 Maame Eno Supermarket 1 3 250,000 150,00010 Kwasi Carpentry shop 1 2 150,000 100,000

Ankomah

11 Mallam Tanko Communication Centre 1 - 120,000 -

12 Emmanuel Provisions shop 1 2 90,000 80,000Armah

13 Mary Wokrachi Chop bar 1 6 80,000 180,00014 Nancy Isaah Hair dresser 1 2 100,000 80,00015 Eugene Wilson Supernarket 1 1 120,000 60,000

Route 2 - Accra: Odorkor Substation 'A' to Korle Bu 'B'

Route 2 consists of an existing underground 20 MVA circuit, which is to be replaced with a40 MVA circuit to improve security of supply and meet load growth in the sprawlingresidential settlements in the area. This route runs through Lartebiokoshie, Mataheko,crosses the main Kaneshie - Mallam road to Odorkor Police Quarters area to Substation 'A'at Odorkor.

Permanent Structures

There were a total of nine (9) permanent structures and 19 persons identified to be lyingwithin the road reservation, which would be disturbed during excavation works. These arepresented in Table 3.

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Table 3 - Permanent Structures and Affected Persons on Route 2

No. Owner's name Activity No. of Affected Persons Nett Monthly Income

(GHC)

Owner Employees Owner Employees1 Theresa Hair dresser 1 3 90,000 120,0002 Ivy Thompson Hair dresser 1 2 120,000 80,0003 Cynthia Amankwah Communication Centre 1 1 150,000 50,0004 Alex Manu Communication Centre 1 - 120,000 -

5 Atakora Amponsah Electrical shop 1 1 120,000 40,0006 Agnes Boateng Supermarket 1 2 300,000 100,000

7 Thomas Dakorah Cement Retail 1 - 250,000 -

8 Kofi Pare Cement Retail 1 - 200,000 -

9 Kwabena Afari Cobbler 1 1 120,000 40,000

Movable Structures

A total of thirty-six (36) movable structures were identified on this route. However, theowners could not be interviewed as they had closed their shops, probably to avoidMetropolitan revenue officials who were carrying out a tax recovery exercise during thesurvey period.

Route 3 - Accra: Achimota substation 'H' to Makola 'G'

This route is a proposed new construction for 33 kV underground cable which runs along themain Achimota Road, through Accra Girls' Secondary, crosses the road at the Gold Houseintersection, through Kanda Highway, Barnes Road, Novotel, ECG Accra East Head Office toSubstation 'G' at Makola market area. The proposed cable route will be along the sidewalk.

Permanent Structures

This route forms part of the official ceremonial route, which is used to welcome VIPs. Therewere no permanent structures along the route as the road reservation and sidewalks arekept clear by security personnel because of the ceremonial use of the road.

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Hawkers/Seasonal Sidewalk sellers

An estimated two hundred (200) hawkers/seasonal sidewalk sellers were identified to beselling their wares along the pavement on the final stretch of the route from Novotel area tothe Makola market located in the prime business area. The items sold include bread, icecreams, tissue paper, used clothing, used shoes etc. These hawkers avoided the surveyteams as they suspected them to be City revenue officials who wanted to grab them for taxpayment. A few who cooperated stated their daily earnings to be in the region of 5,000 -15,000 Ghana Cedis.

Route 4 - Kumasi: Kaasi 'D' to Boadi-KNUST (new Substation site 'G')

The route runs from the Kaasi substation through settlements in 'Kuwait', Atonsu Dompoase,Kyirapatre New site, Gyinyase, Kotey Deduako, Apemso, Emena to end up at the proposedsite for the new substation at Boadi. A long stretch of the proposed line will pass throughthe easement provided by the reservation for the VRA 161 kV line.

Movable Structures

A total of 74 movable kiosks and make shift structures were identified to be within the rightat way (RoW) of the proposed underground cable project. Of this number, ten (10)consisted of kiosk, fifty-two (52) were identified to be selling on tables and the remainingtwelve (12) comprised make shift structures. Most of these kiosks were found to be tailoringshops manned by single occupants.

It was noted that the City Management (Kumasi Metropolitan Authority, K.M.A) had markedmost of these structures for removal so it could well be that by the time construction startsthe actual figures would have changed considerably.

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Permanent Structures

A total of four (4) metal container-type shops (with concrete footing) were found to belocated within the Right-of-Way (RoW) of the proposed route at Atonsu Dompoase. All four(4) were identified to be supermarkets selling mainly provisions and stationery.

Table 4- Permanent Structures and Affected Persons along Route 4 KumasiNo. Owner's name Activity No. of Affected Net Monthly Income

Persons (GHC)

Owner Employees Owner Employees

1 Mary Otupia Yaa Supermarket 1 - 150,000 -2 Opanyin Opoku Suopermarket 1 1 250,000 100,0003 Kwame Danso Supermarket 1 1 200,000 100,000

4 Madam Adwoa Ampomah Supermarket 1 - 150,000 -

Route 5 - Tema: Steelworks to AshaimanThis route runs through vacant lots in the industrial area and along the reservation of theabandoned Tema to Shai Hills railway line. There are no permanent structures on the RoWof this route.

Note on Incomes

Many of the persons interviewed were unwilling to disclose their full incomes for fear thatthey could have tax implications. The incomes indicated above were obtained from some ofthe affected persons who were persuaded to cooperate after seeing some of the projectdocumentation. For most of the owners, the incomes represent their net profits after takingout what they spend on food during work and what they pay to their assistants/apprenticesand other overheads.

Similarly for the employees who are mainly trainees or apprentices or in some cases,relatives of the owners, the incomes represent the net 'take-home' income and does notinclude allowances given daily for food, transport etc.

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4.0 Potential Impacts and Mitigation

This section discusses the impacts expected at various stages of the project implementationand recommended mitigation actions to minimise these impacts.

Impacts on livelihoods and economic activities - A summary of the baseline surveydata presented in Chapter 3 is presented below:

Table 5- Summary of Affected Structures and Persons

No. Route Permanent Structures / Affected Movable Structures / AffectedPersons Persons

1 Accra Route 1 15 structures 44 Persons 27 structures 46 Persons2 Accra Route 2 9 structures 19 Persons 36 structures * 36 Persons3 Accra Route 3 Nil Nil 200 Persons (seasonal sellers)4 Kumasi 4 structures 6 Persons 74 structures *74 Persons

TOTALS 28 structures 69 Persons 137 structures 356 Persons* Field Estimated numbers

The impacts on livelihoods and economic activities would occur as a result of the temporarydisruptions expected to be created during excavation for underground cable constructionworks. Once the cables are installed and the surfaces are reinstated, most/all of theactivities would resume.

From the summary presented in Table 5, it is estimated that up to 356 persons working inmovable structures including about 200 seasonal/mobile sidewalk sellers would be affected.For most of these people, they would tend to move on to more convenient locations to plytheir trade. Those selling from tables would move over to the other side of the street or toother more accessible locations. The impacts on this group of persons would therefore beminimal. Arrangements would be made to assist occupants of movable structures like LottoKiosks to move over to more convenient spots in the immediate vicinity of their existinglocations.

The more significant impacts would be on those with permanent structures who may haveto shut down for a period and would be required to be compensated for loss of earnings. Itis estimated that about 28 permanent structures involving about 69 persons would beaffected. Based on consultations with the Project Management, it is established that suchexcavations usually take place in the dry seasons and works are completed quickly in order

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to avoid the difficulties posed by the rainy season. The dry season for the areas underconsideration (Accra, Kumasi) runs from January to April, a maximum of about 4 months.

Table 6 below is a calculation of the estimated income losses for the identified persons inthe permanent structures based on a maximum disturbance Deriod of 4 months.

Table 6 - Calculation of Income Loss for Affected Persons in Permanent Structures

No Name of Activity Affected Monthly Income Potential Maximum LossOwner Persons (GHC) of income (4 months)

(GHC)

Owner Emp. Owner Emp. Owner EmployeesTotal Total

1 Kwasi Carpentry Shop 1 1 250,000 60,000 1,000,000 240,000

Samuel

2 Enoch Communication 1 - 150,000 - 600,000 -

Debrah Centre

3 Adwoa Esi Supenmarket 1 3 350,000 150,000 1,400,000 600,000

4 Kwasi Afram Communication 1 - 100,000 - 400,000 -

Centre

5 Nicholas Carpentry Shop 1 5 250,000 200,000 1,000,000 800,000

Ayeh

6 Esther Hair dresser 1 1 120,000 50,000 480,000 200,000

Nyamekye

7 Akosua Hair dresser 1 2 100,000 80,000 400,000 320,000

Nyame

8 Beatrice Hair dresser 1 1 80,000 40,000 320,000 160,000

Okine

9 Maame Eno Supermarket 1 3 250,000 150,000 1,000,000 600,000

10 Kwasi Carpentry shop 1 2 150,000 100,000 600,000 400,000

Ankomah

11 Mallam Communication 1 - 120,000 - 480,000 -

Tanko Centre

12 Emmanuel Provisions shop 1 2 90,000 80,000 360,000 320,000

Armah

13 Mary Chop bar 1 6 80,000 180,000 320,000 720,000

Wokrachi

14 Nancy Isaah Hair dresser 1 2 100,000 80,000 400,000 320,000

15 Eugene Supermarket 1 1 120,000 60,000 480,000 240,000

Wilson

16 Theresa Hair dresser 1 3 90,000 120,000 360,000 480,000

17 Ivy Hair dresser 1 2 120,000 80,000 480,000 320,000

Thompson

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(GHC)

Owner Emp. Owner Emp. Owner EmployeesTotal Total

18 Cynthia Communication 1 1 150,000 50,000 600,000 200,000

Amankwah Centre

19 Alex Manu Communication 1 - 120,000 - 480,000 -

Centre

20 Atakora Electrical shop 1 1 120,000 40,000 480,000 160,000Amponsah

Agnes Supermarket 1 2 300,000 100,000 1,200,000 400,00021 Boateng

22 Thomas Cement Retail 1 - 250,000 - 1,000,000

Dakorah

23 Kofi Pare Cement Retail 1 - 200,000 - 800,000 -

24 Kwabena Cobbler 1 1 120,000 40,000 480,000 160,000Afari

25 Mary Otupia Shop 1 - 150,000 - 600,000 -Yaa

26 Opanyin Supermarket 1 1 250,000 100,000 1,000,000 400,000Opoku

27 Kwame Supermarket 1 1 200,000 100,000 800,000 400,000Danso

28 Madam Shop 1 - 150,000 - 600,000 -Adwoa

AmpomahTOTALS 28 41 4,530,000 1,860,000 18,120,000 7,440,000

The estimate of potential income loss is based on the worst case scenario where all the

permanent structures identified would be out of service for the maximum period of 4

months. Based on this assumption, the calculations above show that 69 persons (28 owners

and 41 employees/apprentices) could be directly affected with an estimated total incomeloss of GHC 25,560,000 (18,120,000 for owners and 7,440,000 for employees).

At estimated exchange rates of 1 USD = 9,000 Ghana Cedis, the total compensation payable

for loss of income to those to be affected would be about USD 2840. Allowing for possible

100% increase in this figure at the time of implementation (e.g. delays beyond 4 months,overstatement of incomes beyond those used above) that would be about USD 6000.

Allowing further USD 20,000 for the cost of removing and reinstating some of thesepermanent structures and allowing a further USD 10,000 for assisting the nearly 350

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persons in temporary structures to move to nearby locations, would give an estimated totalcost of mitigating the economic impact of about USD 34,000. The provisional estimate forcompensation payment by ECG of USD 100,000 made for the DSUP should therefore beadequate to address these concerns.

As stated above, this assessment is based on the worst case scenarios where everything inthe RoW will be adversely affected. However in practice, much of the displacement shall beavoided. Every effort would be made to avoid disturbing as many structures and persons aspossible. No structures will be destroyed in the process and any damages to structuresduring construction will be duly remedied. Trenching routes will be shifted whereappropriate to minimise the potential disruption to business and economic activities. Asmuch as possible, once the construction works are completed and the pavements arerestored, those displaced would return to continue with their activities.

As agreed in the World Bank comments on the Inception Report, the details ofcompensation determination will be worked out prior to implementation. Theformulae to be applied for the various scenarios as well as the mode of paymentshall be decided in consultation with the affected persons and theirrepresentatives.

From comments on the earlier draft of this report, it would appear that the stated incomesare generally low. This is however consistent with the general conditions within the countrywhere incomes are considerably low. The Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS)identifies the poor as earning less than 900,000 Ghana Cedis per annum. In relation to therelative disparities between the stated income of some of the hawkers and those operatingfrom kiosks, the following should be noted:

i.) The hawkers under consideration operate in a prime business area, are highly mobileand sell at higher prices while the kiosk owners are located in the suburban areas.ii.) The hawkers generally avoid all tax and rates obligation and have no operational costsand overheads.

iii.) Some hawkers pick wares and items from kiosk owners to sell and make a profit forthemselves.

iv.) Hawking is an insecure and risky vocation and is not the preferred form of employment.Many of the kiosk workers are apprentices/trainees who expect to earn better incomes infuture after their training.

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5.0 Monitoring

Appropriate monitoring criteria shall be established to verify the predicted impacts of theproject on the environment and adjust the mitigation measures where necessary.

The Project Unit of ECG shall ensure that monitoring programmes are instituted and carriedout to cover the under listed areas. Relevant records shall be kept to ensure compliancewith sound environmental practices recommended in this report.

ECG's Environmental Officer shall oversee and report all monitoring activities to the Directorof Engineering through the Director of Projects.

The monitoring criteria are outlined under socio-economic/cultural issues

5.1 Socio-economic/cultural issues

Following the guidelines and procedures of the World Bank and Ghana EPA, the monitoringwill cover the following:

* Identifying all affected persons

* Assessment of compensation

* Payment of compensation (adequate amounts, timely payments)Employment and job creation

* Archaeological chance finds (if any)

For archaeological chance finds, the procedures as outlined in the National Museum Decree,1969, (NLCD 387) will be followed. Comprehensive record keeping and documentation shallbe maintained for the above as proposed in the Provisional Management Plan in Chapter 6.

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6.0 Provisional Management Plan

This section outlines a provisional management plan to ensure that affected persons are notworse off economically during the various stages of the project. It discusses and allocatesappropriate resources for items discussed under mitigation and monitoring.

6.1 Social Impact Management Structure

ECG shall appoint a Project Social Impact Coordinator who will also serve on the Project

Implementation Unit together with the Environmental Officer and supported by the Projects

Department, to oversee site construction activities and monitor specific social impact criteria.

The person shall carry on this assignment into the operational phase of the project.

The provisional plan discussed in this section has taken into consideration guidelines

provided in the World Bank Safeguard Policy on Involuntary Resettlement (OD 4.30).

6.1.1 Functions of the Project Social Impact Coordinator (PSIC)

The functions of the PSIC shall include:

Identifying all affected persons

* Assessment of compensation

* Payment of compensation (adequate amounts, timely payments)

* Coordinating grievance procedures and log book for damages

* Employment and job creation

* Archaeological chance finds (if any)

Grievance Procedure

A grievance procedure will be adopted in consultation with the affected persons and theirrepresentatives, so that any persons who are dissatisfied with the levels of compensation

payment or any other issues related to the project impacts can make formal petition to ECGfor redress. All such cases will be duly documented and made available in periodic reportsby the PSIC.

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Damaae and ComDensation Loa Book

Since all the specific structures to be physically damaged/disturbed are not known precisely

at this stage, the social impact coordinator shall ensure that a log book is made available to

document all details of such instances of damage/disturbance, repairs/reinstatements and

compensation paid. This record shall be available for inspection by relevant persons and

authorities including the World Bank.

6.2 Budget to Meet Requirements

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL COST

(GHC) (GHC)

1 Ovemight allowance for Man- 12 150,000.00 1,800,000.00

Project Social Officer days

2 Overnight allowance for Man- 12 150,000.00 1,800,000.00

Assistant Social Officer days

3 Overnight allowance for Man- 12 80,000.00 960,000.00

Driver days

4 Overtime allowance for Man- 18 150,000 2,700,000.00

team for work done in days

Accra

5 Vehicle Operation & Days 30 150,000 4,500,000.00

Maintenance and fuel

costs

6 Hotel Accommodation for Nights 12 360,000.00 4,320,000.00

3 people in Kumasi

TOTAL 16,080,000

Assumptions

* Construction period is 4 months

* Monitoring period is 30 days

* Days in Kumasi is 6 days

a Days in Tema is 6 days

* Days in Accra is 18 days

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7.0 Consultations

During the Inception phase, a number of stakeholders of the DSUP interventions wereidentified. During this phase of the assessment, discussions were held with some of thesestakeholders to identify/address their concerns and expectations.

Interviews and consultations were also held with some of the potentiallyaffected persons and this informed the information presented in Chapter 3 andthe impacts assessed in Chapter 4.

Table 7 below is a list of the organisations consulted and the contact persons. The issues

raised during the discussions are also presented after the Table.

Table 7- Stakeholders Consulted during the SIA

No Institution/Organisation Stake/Role Contact Person

A. REGULATORY/STATUTORY1 Ministry of Energy Sector Ministry Mr. Solomon2 Energy Commission Sector Regulator Francis Gbeddy

J. Essandoh-Yedu3 Public Utilities Regulatory Commission Regulator (Tariffs) S. N. Adu4 Environmental Protection Agency Regulator E. A. Sampong5 KMA City Management C. A. Mensah6 AMA City Management Ms. Doris Tetteh

B. COLLABORATORS/SUPPLIERS1 Department of Urban Roads Roads L. Hesse2 Ghana Water Company Pipelines G. Quaye3 Ghana Telecom Lines/Ducts R. Teye

C. CUSTOMERS, CLIENTS, etc.1 Energy Foundation NGO Dr. Ofosu Ahenkorah2 Association of Ghana Industries Industrial customers E. Sedo3 Ghana Chamber of Mines Mining customers S. Koney4 Affected Persons Affected by project Various

7.1 Concerns/Comments for stakeholders

Ghana Telecom

* Provisions of the Road Reservation Management Manual will be applied.

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* Provision of layout showing the proposed route to be used by the Electricity Company of

Ghana to enable GT to insert drawings of places where network exist.

* Furnishing of GT with work plan/time schedule to enable technical personnel of the latter

to be on the field with EGC staff to give guidance and assistance where necessary.

* Rapid and free flow of information and co-operation among staff of both organisations to

facilitate the smooth progress of work when it commences and to avoid the destruction

of underground cables and ducts, thereby disrupting services within project area and

adjoining towns.

Energy Commission

ECG is required to furnish the EC with a brief but detailed write up on the project to

enable the Commission to give appropriate/ relevant guidelines for successful

implementation of the project. The detail drawings should show cable routes, sites

earmarked by ECG as suitable for the positioning of transformers, capacities of new

transformers etc.

Accra Metropolitan Assembly

* Provisions of the Road Reservation Management Manual will be applied.

* ECG to present to the Assembly drawings on proposed project indicating the route and

other infrastructure to be installed ie the scope of the project

. An application letter should accompany these drawings and sent through the ECG

representative on the Accra Metropolitan Planning Committee to the Town and Country

Planning Department for further action

* In places where the proposed route passes through properties or will require relocation

of affected persons or property, a detailed compensation plan will be necessary

* ECG is required to work in close collaboration with other utility agencies to ensure the

continuous availability of the services of the other service providers

Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly

Service to some parts of Kumasi, particularly the Industrial Area, has been erratic and

unreliable.

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. This area has the highest concentration of heavy-machinery industries, including

breweries, sawmills and other industrial concems.

* The project would thus improve power supply and quality, especially in the industrialised

areas such as Kaasi, Atonsu and Ahinsan, and is a welcome development.

Energy Foundation

. The principal complaint from consumers has been frequent power failures and

unavailability of power supply to certain parts of the city.

* If the project would improve the quality of power supply and make it possible for supplyto be extended to new development areas then it would spell relief.

Ghana Chamber of Mines

. The main complaint from their members has been irregular and inconsistent powersupply, which result in equipment damage and increased production costs.

Mining concerns have to rely on diesel- powered generators for power so often that their

fiscal projections are frequently distorted, because power from generators is moreexpensive.

* The project is thus welcome if it will ensure system reliability.

Association of Ghana Industries

Irregular power supply has been the bane of industrial concerns in Ghana, especially inAccra and Kumasi. Therefore, if the project will improve power supply and efficiency

then it is good news.

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8.0 Conclusions

Electric power supply is a major contributor to progress and development and forms a key

part of the Government of Ghana's Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy. Electricity is

needed to boost productivity and provide employment as well facilitating the provision of

much needed basic services such as education, water and health services for the people.

ECG is the main service provider in this sector and any inefficiency in its performance

impacts adversely on the overall national economic performance. The DSUP interventions

are therefore very much welcome by all the stakeholders concerned.

From the assessment carried out on the DSUP components, it can be seen that there are no

major environmental risks associated with the project implementation. The major works will

be carried out in the urban centres of Accra, Tema and Kumasi and there are no protected/

sensitive areas and/or species to be affected.

ECG has adequate resources within its structure and operational systems to deal with the

environmental and social concerns that may arise during the construction and operational

phases.

The main issue of concern has to do with the social impact of potential loss of income to

persons whose economic activities would be temporary disturbed to various degrees while

excavation works are undertaken along road reservations and sidewalks.

From the assessment carried out, the levels of compensation liability are quite reasonable

and the project budget has set aside adequate resources to cater for the payments.

It is therefore recommended that the DSUP should proceed and effective monitoring carried

out to ensure compliance with the various mitigation commitments.

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Annex 4 - Pictures

PICTURES FROM VARIOUS LOCATIONS FOR THE DSUP

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Substation 'B' - Kode Bu, Accra Substation 'H' - Achimota, Accra

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