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Residential Complex Sri. Raavi Surya Prakash Babu, Sy.No 978 & 979,Kukatpally(v), Balanagar(M),Rangareddy(D), Telangana.

Pridhvi Envirotech (P) Ltd,Hyderabad.

CHAPTER –1

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT:

Sri. Ravi Surya Prakash Babu is proposes to construct a Residential Complex

with a plot area of about 8,606.89 Sq.mts. The total built up area is 55,126.67

Sq.mts with 313 flats, a club house and parking area at Sy. No: 978 & 979,

Kukatpally Village, Balanagar Mandal, Ranga Reddy District of Telangana.

The proposed site comes under Residential Zone as per the Master Plan of

HMDA vide GO. MS NO. 288, MA Dated 03.04.2008. Copy of certificate from

HMDA confirming this area as residential Zone is enclosed at Annexure I

As the total area proposed to be developed <1,50,000 Square Meters, as

per the EIA Notification dated 14th September 2006, the proposed project

activity falls under Building & Construction projects 8(a) Category B (B2),

which necessities to obtain Environmental Clearance from State Level

Environmental Authority, Telangana. As currently SEIAA in Telangana is not in

place, we are submitting the proposal along with Form-1, Form-1A and

Environmental Management Plan for MOEF clearance at Delhi

1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENT:

The project is promoted by Sri. Ravi Surya Prakash Babu,1-8-

460/11,Chikkadpally, Hyderabad – 20, Telangana who is into real estate

business for the last 20 years.

1.3 PROJECT COST:

The estimated cost for the proposed project will be 76.32 Crore.



1.4 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT:

The salient features of the project are given below

TABLE 1.1 – SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

Total Plot Area 8,606.89 Sq.mts/10,285 Syds

Land Scaping & Greenbelt

Area

Land Scape :874.31Sq.mts

Green belt: 325.5 Sq.mts

No.of Blocks with Built-up area

Blocks No. of

Floors

No. of

Flats

Area

(Sq.mts)

Block-I

G+12

Floors

313

38659.94

Club

House (

Located

in

Ground

& 1st

floor of

main

block)

- - 1194.64

Total 313 39,854.58

Parking Facilities

Parking area Area

(Sq.mts)

Cellar parking area 5,034.72

1st Sub cellar parking

area

5,034.72

2nd sub cellar parking

area

5,202.65

Total 15,272.09

Height of the building 39.21 mts

Nearest Fire station Sanath Nagar – 4 Kms

Water requirement & Source 150 KLD of fresh water from HMWS&SB



Power requirement & Source

230 KVA, APCPDCL

Backup Power 1 x 100 KVA & 1 x 150 KVA DG sets

Solid waste &

mode of disposal

313 kgs/day - waste will be sent to GHMC

300 Kgs/month STP sludge used as manure

Hazardous waste &

mode of disposal

Used batteries – 2 no’s/Year

Waste Oil from D.G. Sets – 80 Liters/Year

Transformer oil – 40 Liters/Year will send to

APPCB Authorized recyclers/

re-processors



CHAPTER – 2

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 LOCATION DETAILS:

Sri. Ravi Surya Prakash Babu is proposes to construct a Residential Complex

with a plot area of about 8,606.89 Sqmts. The total built up area is 55,126.67

Sq.mts. The proposed site is at Sy.No:978 & 979, Kukatpally Village,

Balanagar Mandal, Ranga Reddy District of Telangana.

Features of the site:

The area comes under residential zone as per the Master Plan of HMDA GO

MS NO. 288, MA dated 03.04.2008. Copy of the certificate confirming the

same is enclosed at Annexure I

The site is about 3.8 km from Mosapet – Kukkatpally Road (NH 9) and 0.28

KM from JNTU to Hi-Tech City Road. The geographical co-ordinates of

Residential complex are between 170 27’ 50.8” & 170 27’ 53.8” N latitude and

78 023’40.2” & 78 023’45.6” E longitude. Mean Elevation above MSL is varying

558.5 Meters

i.Accessibility & Existing Road network

The nearest major road is Hitech City to Atapur Road at a distance of 0.28

km from the proposed Residential complex. Outer Ring Road is at about 4

KM from the site and NH9 is at about 3.80 kms from the site. The access to

the project site is through the link road goes to Kukatpally Housing Board

Road at a distance of 1km.



ii.Topography & Surrouding features of the site

The Land is plain area with elevation difference of about 5 metes. Following

are the surrounding features of the proposed site

South Direction - Raiway track of South Central Railway ( 22.38 Meters from

Railway Boundary)

North Direction - Existing 80 Feet Road (200‘sanctioned road under

expansion) abutting the site. Metro water line of HMW&SB is beyond this

road

Eastern Direction - Vacant house sites

Western Direction - Vacant land and Housing complex of weaker section

under Rajiv Griha Kalpa Scheme. A 33/11 KVA Substation is on the North

Western corner of the site

Topo sheet of the area is given at Figure 2.1. Base map of the Area is given

at Figure 2.2 and photographs of the site are given at Figure 2.3 respectively

iii. Water Bodies & other features of the site and 10 KM radius

The major surface water bodies within the 10 kms radius are Hussain Sagar

Lake at about 9.5 KM in the downstream of the site in the South Eastern

Direction, , Durgam Cheruvu is at about 3.4 KM in the Southern direction of

the site. Maisamma Cheruvu is at about 1 KM from the site on North- Eastern

direction and Kaminoni Cheruvu is at about 0.71 KM from the site on North

Eastern direction

Kothaguda RF is at about 5 KM from the proposed site in the Western

direction and Gajularamaram RF is at about 9.5 KM in the North Eastern

direction of the site



Golkonda Fort is at about 9.25 KM from the proposed site and Kutub Shahi

Tombs are at 7.74 KM in the South –Eastern direction

Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Part is at about 5 KM from the site



FIGURE NO: 2.1 – TOPO SHEET OF THE AREA – 10 KM RADIUS



Figure 2.2 Base Map of the Area



Figure 2.3 Site photographs



TABLE 2.1: SALIENT FEATURES OF PROJECT SITE

Vil lage

Mandal

Distr ict

Kukatpally

Balanagar

Ranga Reddy

Longitude 170 27’ 53.8” N

Lati tude 780 23’ 43.1 ” E

Ambient Temperature Minimum 130 C

Maximum 430C

Humidity 55 – 65 %

Rainfal l 800 – 1100 mm per Annum

Cl imate Tropical & Semi-Arid

Type of soil Hard Morum soil with outcraps

Distance from Urban area Within the urban area, Moosapet

is at 3.8 KM,

Distance from nearest Air Port Shamshabad Airport – 45 kms

Begumpet Airport - 10 kms

Distance from nearest vi l lage Part of Kukatpally Vil lage

Distance from nearest

surface water source

Kamunoni Cheruvu – 0.71 kms

upstream

Reserve Forest Kottaguda RF – 3.43 kms

Any historical monuments

within 10 KM radius

Golkonda Fort –9.25 kms

Kutumshahi Tombs – 7.74 kms

Any ecologically sensitive

areas within 10 KM radius

Kasu Bhramananda Reddy

National Park - 5 kms

Topography Plain and land locked



2.2 SITE AREA & BUILT-UP AREA:

It is proposed to develop in single block with 313 flats, in an area of 2.05

acres of land. Following is the overall area statement of the site

Table 2.2

Overall Area statement of the Area

S.No Land use Area in Square Meters

1 Total Plot area 8606.89

2 Area affected for road

widening

1615.84

3 Net Area available for

development

6991.05

Table 2.3

Development Plan of the plot

S.NO Land Use Area in square meters

1 Residential block( Plinth

Area)

3198.12

2 Set Back area 2394.08

3 Other utilities

(water storage, STP,

Transformers etc.)

360.11

5 Land scape & Green

belt

1037.74

Total area 6990.05



2.2.1 Built Up Area:

Following is built up area of the proposed blocks

It is proposed to construct a residential complex with one Block with 313

residential flats (184 Nos 2 BHK and 129 Nos 3 BHK flats) and the club house

details are provided in Table 2.4

TABLE 2.4 – NUMBER OF FLOORS AND AREA

S. No Block Details No. of Floors No .of Flats Area (Sq.Mts)

Block - I Floor

1 Ground Floor 19 & club

House

3,198.12

2 1st floor 19 & club

House

3,198.12

3 2nd floor 25 3226.37

4 3rd floor 25 3226.37

5 4th floor 25 3226.37

6 5th floor 25 3226.37

7 6th floor 25 3226.37

8 7th floor 25 3226.37

9 8th floor 25 3226.37

10 9th floor 25 3226.37

11 10th floor 25 3226.37

12 11th floor 25 3226.37

13 12th floor 25 3226.37

14 Club House G +1 - 1194.64

Total 313 39,854.58

As per the GO. MS No 245 dated 30.06.2012 of Government of AP, if the

development area is less than 5 acres then there is no need to provide EWS



flats but shall pay the shelter fee @ Rs. 750/ Square Meter. Copy of GO MS

NO 45 is enclosed at Annexure II

2.3 PARKING AREA:

The total area allocated for parking is 15,272.09 Sq.Mts, which can

accommodate 390 four wheelers and 450 two wheelers. The total parking

area is being proposed in the proposed project is given below:

TABLE 2.5 – PARKING SPACE PROVISION

SNo. Parking Facility Area

1 Cellar parking Area 5,034.72

2 1st sub-cellar parking area 5,034.72

3 2nd Sub-cellar area 5,202.65

Total 15,272.09

The conceptual Plan of the project is given at Annexure III

2.4 ROAD NETWORK:

The nearest major road is Hitech City to Alapur Road at a distance of 0.28

km from the Residential complex. Outer Ring Road is at about 4 KM from

the site and NH9 is at about 3.80 kms from the site. The access to the

project site is through the link road goes to Kukatpally Housing Board Road

at a distance of 1km. Fig 2.4 gives road net works and connecting point of

road to the site

2.5 WATER REQUIREMENT:

As per National Building Code,2005 (NBC), water requirement for

occupants is 135 litres/day/ person and for visitors the requirement is 15

litres/day/person. The total population likely to be accommodated would

be around 1400 people. Another 10 people would be there like security

and other support staff. Thus total water requirement for inmates is



estimated at 190 KLD. Quantity estimated for guests and visitors is

estimated at another 5 KLD. Considering washings of floors and other

requirement, a total requirement is estimated at 200 KLD. Out of this, it is

estimated that 50 KLD of water would be required for toilet flushing’s and

rest for other uses. Also it is estimated that about 50 KLD of water is required

for landscaping and plantation purposes. Thus total water requirement

would be 250 KLD

It is proposed to source water from HMWS&SB and the treated waste water

would be recycled for toilet flashings and green belt. Any additional

treated waste is there, same will be connected to municipal sewer

The total sewage water generated is 170 KLD. It is proposed to treat the

sewage in STP of capacity of 180 KLD. The treated waste water is used for

Flushing & gardening (100 KLD). Rest of the 170 KLD of treated water would

be send to municipal sewer. Thus the total fresh water requirement during

occupational stage is would be 150 KLD as detailed below

TABLE 2.6 – WATER REQUIREMENT

S.No Stream Quantity

(KLD)

Fresh/

Recycled

Waste

water

generated

in KLD

Method of

treatment

1 Domestic Water 150 Fresh 120 STP

2 Toilet Flushing

water

50 Recycled 50 STP

3 Gardening 50 Recycled - -

Total 250 170

2.6 POWER REQUIREMENT:

The power requirement for the proposed project is estimated as 230 KVA

which will be sourced from the APTRANSCO



2.7 BACK-UP POWER DETAILS:

IT is proposed to provide emergency power back up for lifts, water

pumping and common area lighting with two DG sets of 1x 100 KVA and 1

x 150 KVA capacities.

2.8 FUEL REQUIREMENT:

The fuel requirement for 1 x 100 KVA and 1 x 150 KVA DG sets is 100 Liters.

The fuel used in DG sets is High Speed Diesel (HSD).

2.9 MAN POWER REQUIREMENT:

The maximum man power required for the development of proposed

project during construction phase is 50 persons. And during occupational

phase it would be around 10 people

2.10 ROADS & STREET LIGHTS:

As it is single block residential complex and parking area is provided in

cellars, direct paved road from gate to cellar areas would be provided.

Setbacks of minimum 7 meters al round the block is left for free movement

of fire tender as per the A.P. Fire services directorate guidelines

2.11 STORM WATER DRAINS:

All along the block of the housing complex, storm water drains would be

provided to collect water during rains. They would adequately sized to

prevent over flooding of the site. Storm water collection sump is proposed

before discharging to municipal sewers.



2.12 ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE:

a). Waste Water Generation & Management:

Total quantity of wastewater generation is likely to be 170 KLD. The

generated waste water is collected and treated in in-house Sewage

Treatment Plant of 180 KLD capacity. Out of the total treated water, 100

KLD is used for Gardening & Flushing and rest would be discharged to

municipal sewers. The water balance details are presented below.

TABLE 2.7 - WATER BALANCE

Input Requirement Quantity Out put Quantity

Domestic 150 Domestic Waste Water 120

Flushing 50 Flushing waste water 50

Gardening 50 Losses and uses 80

Total 250 Total 250

The waste water generated from process i.e 170 KLD which will be treated

in S.T.P. The available recycled water after treatment @ 100 KLD will be

used for Gardening & Flushing and the rest will be disposed to sewer

system. It should therefore be concluded there is no significant impact on

surface water quality & hydrology of the area. The proposed rainwater

harvesting scheme stabilizes the groundwater table in the area.



FIGURE 2.4: WATER BALANCE DIAGRAM

b). Sewage Treatment Plant (STP):

A sewage treatment plant of 180 KLD capacity based on Fluidized Aerobic

Bio-Reactor (FAB) technology is proposed to treat 170 KLD of sewage

water generated in the proposed project .After treatment the water will be

used for Gardening & Flushing.

The design of the STP shall be based on the parameters given in below

table.

70 KLD to

Public Sewer

Daily Fresh Water

150 KLD Domestic Demand

150 KLD

Waste

Water –

170 KLD

STP

Recycled Water

100 KLD

Flushing Demand –

50 KLD

Greenbelt –

50 KLD

120 KLD

50K LD

STP Treated Water – 100 KLD

Daily water demand: 150 KLD + 100 KLD = 250 KLD

Fresh water – 150 KLD and recycled water – 100 KLD



TABLE 2.8 - DESIGN PARAMETERS OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

Parameter Unit

Quantity KLD 180

pH -- 6.5-8.5

Oi l & Grease Mg/l 20

TSS Mg/l 200

BOD Mg/l 350 mg/l it

COD Mg/l 500 mg/l it

Sewage Treatment Process Description:

SEWAGE treatment plant is designed to treat 180 cum of Sewage per day.

This Sewage shall be generated across the 3 shifts. The proposed scheme is

depicted in the figure attached below.

Primary treatment: The Sewage is collected and led via drain to the

treatment plant site. In the drains, screens shall be provided for retaining

coarse matter. The screens are manual type and are to be cleaned at

regular intervals. Two stages of screens are provided i.e. coarse screen

followed by fine screens. The Sewage is then taken to grit chamber for

removal of grit. Following removal of grit, the Sewage is taken to an

equalization tank for attenuation of variation in waste flow rate and

characteristics. It is proposed to have equalization tank with holding

capacity of 6 hours DT. For mixing, and to avoid solids from settling, air shall

be bubbled in the equalization tank through a grid placed at the base of

the tank. The equalized Sewage is pumped at a uniform and constant rate

for further treatment.

Secondary treatment: Sewage from the primary stage treatment is

subjected to bio-chemical oxidation in aeration tank. An attached growth

fluidized bed aerobic system working as an extended aeration system is

proposed. Air for aeration is supplemented by means of blowers

connected to air diffusers. For immobilizing the microbes, high surface area



to volume ratio synthetic media shall be provided in the aeration tank. This

system has the following advantages:

a) Smaller foot print area

b) Ease in operation and maintenance

c) Operator skills required are minimal

d) System less susceptible to upset conditions (shock loading, power

failure etc.)

e) Lower energy requirements

f) No clogging or chocking of the media.

Following bio-chemical oxidation, the Sewage from the aeration tank is

taken to a tube-deck (secondary settling tank) for solid-liquid separation.

The sludge collected in the hopper bottom of the settling tank is

periodically withdrawn to sludge sump tank. Overflow from the settling

tank is subjected to tertiary treatment. Overflow from the secondary

settling tank is taken to chemical oxidation tank for chemically oxidizing

the residual contaminants. Chlorine shall be added for chemical oxidation.

For adequate contact time a chlorine contact chamber with 30 minutes

detention time and mixing arrangement is proposed.

Tertiary treatment: The Sewage from chlorine contact chamber is then

collected in a sump and pumped to a pressure sand filter for removal of

particulate matter. The Sewage is then taken through an activated carbon

column for removal of trace organics and pollutants (chlorine, color, trace

organics etc.).

Sludge Treatment: Sludge from the settling tank shall be transferred to

sludge sump tank. By using filter press feed pumps we transfer the sludge

from sludge sump tank to filter press. The water from the filter press is

recycled into the equalization tank.



FIGURE – 2.5– PROPOSED SCHEME OF TREATMENT



c). Solid & Hazardous Waste Details:

Domestic garbage is anticipated from the residential complex. Total solid

waste estimated @ 1 Kg/day per house hold. Thus total garbage

anticipated from the complex will be 313 kg/day which is proposed to be

disposed to municipal solid waste disposal facility of MCH through local

municipal authorities. About 300 Kgs/month of solid waste anticipated from

sewage treatment plant and same will be used as manure.

The hazardous waste generated will primarily be waste lube oil from

maintenance of DG sets of about 80 liters per annum and 40 liters per

annum of transformer oil from transformers. This waste oils will be collected

in barrels and disposed off through parties authorized by APPCB / CPCB.

2 no’s of per annum of used batteries will be disposed of by a buy-back

arrangement with the battery supplier.



CHAPTER – 3

3.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT

3.1 BASELINE SCENARIO

In order to assess the current environmental setting and likely impact of the

project on the surroundings, baseline study is carried out by M/s. Pridhvi

Envirotech (P) Limited. Ground water, ambient air, noise and soil samples

were collected and analyzed. The results are presented in the following

sections.

3.2 MICROMETEOROLOGY

Hot steppe type climate prevails over Hyderabad. The mean daily

temperature varies from 300C to 430C from April to June and from 200C to

240C in the months of December and January. The climate is pleasant from

November to February. The summer months of April and May are

uncomfortable due to oppressive heat. The period from July to September

is warm, humid and uncomfortable.

More than 75 per cent of the rainfall is received during the south-west

monsoon season, i.e., from June to September, July being the month when

it rains. September is the month, when there are rains. The south-west

monsoon sets in by 2nd week of June. Its advent is sudden and the rainfall

increases from less than 5 per cent (of the annual) in May to 15 per cent in

June.

Humidity in the morning is high exceeding 80 per cent from July to

September. In the dry months of March, April and May, humidity is

generally low with an average of 25 to 30 per cent and decreases to 20



per cent at individual stations. June to October is the period when more

than half of the sky is covered with clouds, while only about 2/8 of the sky is

clouded from January to March. Half of the days in July and August have

overcast skies. About 10 to 13 days in the months of January, February and

March, the skies are free from clouds, clear weather.

The ambient temperature ranges between 17oC to 35oC with average

temperature being 25oC. The relative humidity ranges from 28 to 65% with

average humidity being about 45%.

3.3 AIR QUALITY:

The ambient air quality in the study area was measured at project site and

analysed for PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and NOx. The air quality at main entrance of

the site is presented below.

TABLE 3.1 - AMBIENT AIR QUALITY

S.No. Parameters Units

Values NAAQ

Standards

1

Particulate Matter (PM10)

µg/m3

52

100

2

Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

µg/m3

26

60

3

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

µg/m3

7.1

80

4 Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) µg/m3

18.7 80

3.4 NOISE QUALITY:

The Noise levels in the study area at project site measured for one day and

the results are given below.



TABLE 3.2 - NOISE LEVEL MONITORING

S. No Name of Location Values Units

1 Near Entrance Gate 65.3 (day)

52.1 ( Night)

dB(A)

*All values in dB (A)

3.5 WATER QUALITY:

Ground water quality at project site is measured and the test report is

presented below.

TABLE 3.3 – GROUND WATER ANALYSIS REPORT

SNO. PARAMETER

PERMISSIBLE

LIMITS DESIRABLE LIMITS

Permissible

limits in

absence of

alternative

source

1 Color (Hazen units) <5.0 5 max 25 max

2 Odour

Un

Objectionable UnObjectionable ---

3 Turbidity (NTU) 0.2 05 max 10 max

4 pH 6.92 6.50 - 8.50

5 E.C (micromhos/cm) 958 -- --

6 Total dissolved solids 605 500 max 2000 max

7

Phenolpthalene

alkalinity

as CaCo3 Nil -- --

8

Methylorange

alkalinity

as CaCo3 396 -- --

9

Total alkalinity as

CaCo3 396 200 max 600 max

10

Total hardness as

CaCo3 262 300 max 600 max

11 Calcium as Ca 71 75 max 200 max



12 Magnesium as Mg 20.54 30 max 100 max

13 Sodium as Na 92 -- --

14 Potassium as K 13.29 -- --

15 Copper as Cu 0.14 0.05 max 1.50 max

16 Iron as Fe 0.27 0.3 max 1.0 max

17 Manganese as Mn <0.04 -- --

18 Chlorides as Cl 136 250 max 1000 max

19 Sulphates as SO4 92 200 max 400 max

20 Nitrates as NO3 10.6 45 max 100 max

21 Fluorides as F 0.945 1.0 max 1.5 max

3.6 SOIL QUALITY:

The soil condition and bearing capacity were tested for analysis and the

report is presented below.

TABLE 3.4 – SOIL SAMPLE ANALYSIS REPORT

S.NO PARAMETERS RESULT

1. pH (1.5 Soil water extract) 8.47

2. E.C (1.5 Soil water extract) 173

3. Available Nitrogen 69.25

4. Available Phosphorous as P2O5 14.64

5. Available potassium as K2O 9.54

6. Sodium as Na 21.42

7. Calcium as Ca 52.10

8. Magnesium as Mg 13.20

9. Chloride as Cl 49.60

10. Organic Carbon 0.58

11. Texture Sandy Loam

12. a) Sand % 51.20

13. b) Silt % 39.50

14. c) Clay % 9.30



CHAPTER – 4

4.0 POLLUTION SOURCES - CHARACTERISTICS,

QUANTIFICATION AND PREDICTION

4.1 POLLUTION SOURCES

Pollutants generated due to project activities during both the construction

and operation phase are solid, liquid and gaseous in nature. Also the

generation of pollution could be continuous, periodic or accidental.

Sources of pollutants and their characteristics during the construction and

operation phase are given below in Table 4.1.

TABLE 4.1: POLLUTANT SOURCES AND CHARACTERISTICS

S.

No

Activity/Area Pollutant Pollutant

Characteristics

Frequency

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

1. Ground working

and leveling

Air emissions –

PM, NOx,

SO2, CO

Dust from

construction

activities and

excavation.

Particulate

matter, NOx

and CO from

vehicle exhaust

Temporary

during

construction

phase only- bulk

of the emissions

are expected

from ground

working and

leveling

activities.

Earth / solid

waste

Solid waste from

construction

activity and

excavation.

Periodic.

Noise Noise

generated from

construction

equipment and

Temporary

during initial

construction

phase



S.

No


Characteristics

Frequency

Machinery

2. Labour Camps Sewage Sewage

generated from

temporary labor

camps on site

Temporary –

during the initial

construction

phase

Solid Waste Solid Waste

generated from

temporary

labour camps

on site

Temporary –

during

the initial

construction

phase

OPERATION PHASE

1. Vehicular

movement

Air emissions

and noise

Vehicle exhaust

emissions

Continuous /

Periodic

2. Diesel power

generators

Air emissions SO2, NOx, SPM,

CO from

fuel burning

Periodic, only

during

power failure

Noise Noise due to

running of

equipment

Periodic

Waste Used Oil

Generation

Periodic, during

oil changes

3. Residential Wastewater Wastewater

containing

food matter

Continuous /

Periodic

Domestic

Solid waste

Garbage /

Food waste

Continuous

4. Raw water

treatment

Wastewater Backwash

water discharge

Continuous

Solid waste Sludge from

coagulation

process

Continuous

5. S.T.P Solid waste Settled and

stabilized

sludge

Continuous



S.

No


Characteristics

Frequency

Treated water Treated sewage

water used for

Greenbelt

Continuous

6. Diesel Storage Solid waste Settled sludge

during tank

cleaning

Occasional

Oil Oil spillage –

Accidental

large spills due

to pipe rupture

Oil Spillage -

Small quantities

due to small

pipe leaks

Accidental /

Only due

to poor

housekeeping

7. Maintenance /

housekeeping

Wastewater Floor washing Continuous

Solid waste Used

equipment

parts and

garden wastes

Continuous

8. Vehicle Parking

Area

Oil Spills Minor oil leaks in

parking lot

Continuous –

small Quantities

9. Storm water

drains

Wastewater Contamination

discharge from

site – Mainly

suspended

solids

During rainy

season



4.2 AIR EMISSION SOURCES

Air emissions have no boundaries and can migrate between areas

depending upon the wind direction and speed.

4.2.1 Predicted Air Emissions from the site

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

During the construction phase, PM is expected to be the main pollutant

associated with on-site roads (paved and unpaved), stockpiles and

material handling. In this case, pollution emission sources shall be

distributed throughout the project site and shall fall under the category of

area source. The land acquired is fairly flat, so extensive formation work is

not expected during this phase. It is assumed that most of the excavated

material shall be used within the project, with minimal cut and fill material

to come from outside the site.

Due to the confined nature of heavy construction activity during this

limited period, tailpipe emissions from construction equipment are

assumed to be essentially negligible.

OPERATIONAL PHASE

During the operational phase, the diesel generator sets to be operated for

back-up power supply are the major source of air pollution. From this point

source, the following pollutants are expected;

PM, SO2, NOx and CO



Diesel Generator Set Fuel Combustion - Point Source

To serve as a emergency power back-up, two diesel generators of 1 x 100

KVA & 1 x 150 KVA connected to individual stacks shall be installed. The

diesel generator sets are operated only during power failure thus

conserving fuel and reducing the pollution.

As a worst-case scenario, emissions were predicted assuming an operation

time of 24 hours. The emissions from the diesel generators are provided in

the following table:

TABLE 4.2 – DIESEL GENERATOR SET EMISSIONS

Capacity

of DG Set

No. of

DG Sets

Stack

Height

(m)

Diamete

r of

Stack

(m)

Temp. of

exhaust

gases (0C)

Exit

velocity

(m/sec)

Pollutant

Emission rate (g/sec)

SPM SO2 NOx

100 KVA

&

150 KVA

2 5 mts

above

DG

room

0.4 450 12.5 0.02 0.03 0.12

4.3 NOISE EMISSIONS SOURCES

The assessment of the impacts of noise on the surrounding community

depends upon:

Characteristics of noise source (instantaneous, intermittent, or

continuous in nature, with the latter contributing the least to noise

pollution);

Time of day at which noise occurs; and

Location of noise source with respect to noise sensitive receptor.

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

The description of construction activity as detailed in Section 4.2.1 (with

regards to spatial phasing and type of sources) is also pertinent to the



noise emissions emitted in the construction phase. Sources of noise

emissions are expected from various types of construction equipment.

General noise levels generated from the operation of equipment and

machinery are provided in Table 4.3 below:

TABLE 4.3: NOISE LEVELS GENERATED FROM CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Name of the source Noise Level at 16 m (50

ft)from Source in dB (A)

Noise Level at 1 m from

Source (calculated)in dB(A)

Air Compressor 87 111

Back Hoe/Loader 81 105

Concrete Mixer Truck 85 109

Concrete Pumper 70 94

Concrete Vibrators 77 101

Cranes - mobile 81 105

Dump Truck 83 107

Generator Not Considered 75 (CPCB)

Hammering 86 110

Jackhammer 88 112

Pile Driver 100 124

Radial Arm Saw 80 104

Source:www.gvrd.bc.ca/education/pdf04/ColumbiaWorkshop1-ConstructionNoise.pdf

The MoEF has not yet prescribed noise emission specifications for

construction equipment. However, the limited information available is

provided in Table 4.4.

TABLE 4.4 – NOISE LIMITS FOR APPLIANCES AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

AT MANUFACTURING STAGE

Equipment Noise Limit dB (A)

Window Air Conditioner(1ton -1.5 tons) 68

Air Coolers 60

Diesel Generators 85-90

Compactors (rollers), Front Loaders,

Concrete Mixers, Cranes(movable),

Vibrators, and Saws

75

Source: http://dpcc.delhigovt.nic.in/pdf/Pollution_Control_Law.pdf

http://dpcc.delhigovt.nic.in/pdf/Pollution_Control_Law.pdf



OPERATIONAL PHASE

During the operational phase, the diesel power generators will be the

major source of noise.

Diesel Generator Sets

Noise Limit for Generator sets run with Diesel

Noise limit for diesel generator sets (upto 1000 KVA) manufactured on or

after the 1st January, 2005.

The maximum permissible sound pressure level for new diesel generator

(DG) sets with rated capacity upto 1000 KVA, manufactured on or after

the 1st January, 2005 shall be 75 dB(A) at 1 meter from the enclosure

surface.

Noise control for diesel generator will be as follows:-

Noise from DG set shall be controlled by providing an acoustic enclosure

or by treating the room acoustically, at the users end.

The acoustic enclosure or acoustic treatment of the room shall be

designed for minimum 25 dB (A) insertion loss or for meeting the ambient

noise standards, whichever is on the higher side ( if the actual ambient

noise is on the higher side, it may not be possible to check the

performance of acoustic enclosure/ acoustic treatment. Under such

circumstances the performance may be checked for noise reduction upto

actual ambient noise level, preferably, in the night time).The measurement

for Insertion Loss may be done at different points at 0.5 m from the acoustic

enclosure/ room. The DG set shall be provided with proper exhaust muffler

with insertion loss of minimum 25 dB (A).These limits shall be regulated by



the State Pollution Control Boards and the State Pollution Control

Committees.

Source: www.cpcb.nic.in

4.4 WATER AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT

4.4.1 WATER REQUIREMENTS

Water requirement during the construction phase will be met from water

tankers. The required water during the operational phase will be sourced

from HMWS&SB. However, in the event of non availability of water or for

any excess requirement of water during the operational phase, the

proponents are proposing backup with the aid of rainwater collection in

the reservoirs which will be duly treated, water recycling and water tankers

(in case of water supply failure). It is also emphasized that at any stage of

the project, groundwater reserves would not be exploited for the water

requirement. The water requirements during various phases of the project

are discussed below:

A) CONSTRUCTION PHASE

The project implementation would involve various construction activities.

The following section summarizes the water requirement, its sources and

management of wastewater.

Site development:

Development of site for the proposed development involves excavation,

leveling of the ground surface and stock piling. However as the project site

is flat with no vegetation cover, the leveling activities would result in very

less water usage. Water requirement for any use at this stage would be

provided from water tankers. Similarly, the generation of domestic

wastewater can be managed on site.

http://www.cpcb.nic.in/



Construction of building infrastructure:

The construction of building infrastructure that includes residential and

other units, Offices, restaurants and multiplex would require water and may

generate waste water too. Water demand during construction phase

would be for:

Construction activities.

Domestic use.

Construction phase may last for a period of approximately two years in

order to complete the earthwork, foundation lying, superstructure

development, service provision and finishing. The water requirement is

being met from the water tankers.

B) OPERATIONAL PHASE

Daily Water Requirement and Sources:

It has been mentioned before that the domestic water requirements will

be met from the HMWS&SB Water supply scheme. The water requirement

for Flushing, Gardening, Landscaping and other purposes would be met

from duly treated recycled water. However, in case of failure of HMWS&SB,

water requirements are planned to be met partly by ground water &

through private tankers. Rain water will be recharged to the ground to

augment the water table in the area. Water tankers will be used only in

case of any emergency or failure of water supply by HMWS&SB or

insufficiency of the water reservoir.



Water conservation:

Water conservation is an important part of sustainable living and in order to

optimize the water requirement in the project, the developers would

incorporate the component of water conservation by means of rainwater

harvesting and water recycling using fixtures which are low flow and water

efficient models such as 3 litre capacity WC flushing system, sensor

operated urinals and taps to minimize the wastage of water along with

employee education and awareness programme and selective use of dry

type urinals. As per the approved plans from GHMC, various mitigative

measures shall be proposed to further minimize the impacts.

Storm Water Management & Rain Water Harvesting Structures

It is proposed to channelizing the storm water by constructing water drains

leading to the storm water sump. In order to minimize the surface runoff

loss, groundwater recharging through groundwater recharge pits at the

project site has been planned. Appropriate design considerations have

been taken while designing the recharge pits.

Calculating Runoff for Water Harvesting

Calculating runoff is an important step in designing your water harvesting

system. You should determine both your water supply and your water

demand. Use this worksheet to determine your rainwater supply.

Catchment Area: the area in which rain directly falls (i.e. a roof, a

driveway, or a landscape). The area is the same regardless of slope; you

can also think of the area as seen from a birds-eye view or as the horizontal

surface space occupied.



Runoff Coefficient: the average percentage of rainfall that will run off a

particular surface (i.e. a metal roof has a runoff coefficient of 0.95 or 95%

runoff). The runoff coefficient will vary depending on the composition of

the surface and the rainfall intensity.

Annual Rainfall: the average amount of rainfall over one year period for

your location.

TABLE-4.5: ESTIMATE OF RAIN WATER HARVESTING

S.No. Particulars Plot Area

(Net

area)

Roof area

Landscape

& Set back

1 Catchment Area (Sq.Mts) 6900.05 4445 5994.93

2 Runoff Coefficient 0.6 0.8 0.3

3 Average annual Rainfall

(Mts)

0.8 0.8 0.8

4 Rain water collection per

annum(cum)

3312 2844.8 1438.78

Total Rain water potential after the project implementation is

=2844.8+1438.78= 4283.58 Cum/per annum

Without project:

= Catchment Area X Runoff Coefficient X Annual Rain Fall

= 6900.05 X 0.60 X 0.8

= 3312 Cum/per annum

With project (Roof Area):


= +4445X 0.80 X 0.8

= 2844.8 Cum/per annum



With project (set backs, Landscape & green belt):


= 5994.93 X 0.30 X 0.8

= 1438.78 Cum/per annum

The total annual rainwater harvesting potential of the project site is 4283.58

Cum/per annum. The rainwater is proposed to be channelized for

groundwater recharging through the Harvesting pits. 18 no’s of Rain Water

Harvesting pits are provided at four corners of the site.

FIGURE-4.1: RAIN WATER HARVESTING STRUCTURE

Size 1.5 X 1.5 X 2.0

4.4.2 WASTEWATER QUANTIFICATION AND CHARACTERISTICS

The wastewater generation during construction and operational phase is

described below:


Waste water generation during construction period shall be from

construction labours and construction activities. Wastewater generation

due to construction activities would be very less. Since the project lies in an

urban stretch, preference would be given to the employment of labours



local to the area. This would result in settlement of less labour colonies in

the project site and hence less wastewater generation from the transit

labour settlements. Wastewater generation from labour colonies shall not

exceed 2 KLD.


During this phase, it has been assumed that 80 % of the water supplied will

be discharged as wastewater (Source: Manual on sewerage and sewage

treatment, published by Government of India). Hence approximately 140

m3 per day of domestic effluent would be generated.

Wastewater generated is expected to have characteristics and pollution

load as shown in Table 4.6.

TABLE 4.6: EXPECTED WASTEWATER CHARACTERISTICS AND POLLUTION LOAD

Parameter Unit Concentration

Quantity KLD 170

pH -- 6.5-8.5

Oi l & Grease Mg/l 20

TSS Mg/l 200

BOD Mg/l 350 mg/l it

COD Mg/l 500 mg/l it

The wastewater with the foresaid characteristics can neither be

discharged into inland surface water nor reused. Suitable treatment would

be given to the wastewater so as to meet CPCB requirements depending

upon the end use. It is proposed to install a sewage treatment plant of

capacity 180 KLD, to recover the recycled water of quality suitable for use

in flushing and gardening. A sewage treatment plant of 180 KLD capacity

based on Fluidized Aerobic Bio-Reactor (FAB) technology is proposed to



treat 170 KLD of sewage water generated in the proposed project .After

treatment the water will be used for Flushing & Gardening.

The treated wastewater shall meet the standard required for discharge on

land for horticulture. Table 4.7 gives the comparison of the standards that

would be met by the treated wastewater and quality norms prescribed for

discharge on land by irrigation.

TABLE - 4.7: DISCHARGE NORMS FOR WASTE WATER

Parameters Quality Norms

Discharge On

land for

irrigation

Quality Norms

for Discharge

in inland

surface water

Treated standard

For proposed

project

pH 5.5 to 9.0 5.5-9.0 6.5 to 7.5

Biological Oxygen

Demand

(BOD3 at 27°C)

mg/l

100 30 < 15

Chemical Oxygen

Demand (COD)

mg/l

- 250 < 100

Suspended Solids 200 100 <30

Oil and Grease 10 10 < 10

4.5 SOLID AND OTHER WASTES

Waste quantification and characterization exercise is being carried out to

estimate the quantum and type of waste that would be generated by

different activities due to proposed project during construction and

operation phase. The estimated quantity and quality of waste would serve

as a baseline for designing collection, transportation, treatment and

disposal options for solid waste generated due to proposed project.

4.5.1 WASTE SOURCES AND QUANTIFICATION

Description of solid and other wastes generated from the site during

construction and operation phases of the project is given in Table 4.8.



TABLE 4.8: SOLID AND OTHER WASTES GENERATED

S.

No.

Activity/Area Waste

Generated

Waste Characteristics Frequency of

generation

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

1. Earth Working

and

Construction

Construction

Wastes

Earth, Stones,

concrete,

bricks, lumber etc.

Larger quantities

will be

generated in

construction

phase.

2. Labour camps Domestic

wastes

Mainly bio-

degradable

wastes including food

wastes.

Temporary –

during

construction

phase.

OPERATIONAL PHASE

1. Residential

areas

Domestic

waste

Biodegradable

wastes (food

waste) and non-

biodegradable

wastes (paper,

plastics etc.)

Daily

3. Set back area sweepings dust, leaves etc. Daily

3. Utilities

including

Power

generation

Waste from

oil

Waste oil Only during oil

changes – six

monthly.

4. Sewage

Treatment

Plant

STP Sludge Stabilized sludge – to

be used as manure

for the landscaping.

Every week –

after sludge

drying

operation.

Waste quantification has been done based on the activities proposed in

the project master plan. The waste generation for each activity has been

estimated based on National and International standards applicable in

similar setting. The following section gives the details of the type of waste

generated by different activity, waste generation factors and assumptions

used for estimating waste generation.



Waste quantification and characterization exercise is being carried out to

estimate the quantum and type of waste that would be generated by

different activities due to the proposed project activity during the

construction and operation phase.

4.5.2 WASTE QUANTIFICATION


Construction activities create solid wastes that need to be disposed. Such

wastes include sand, concrete, gravel, stone, bricks, plastic, paper, wood,

metal and glass. According to a report prepared by the Technology

Information, Forecasting, and Assessment Council (TIFAC), estimated waste

generation during construction and demolition operations is 60 kg/m2 and

500 kg/m2 respectively (TIFAC, 2001). This waste after sorting can be used

for backfilling in the basement and for leveling purposes.


Waste quantification has been carried out based on the activities

proposed in the project master plan. Waste generation factors for each

activity are as per the National and International standards applicable in

similar setting. Following section outlines details of the type of waste

generated by different activities.

Residential waste: Domestic garbage is anticipated from the residential

complex. Total solid waste estimated @ 1 Kg/day per house hold. Thus total

garbage anticipated from the complex will be 313 kg/day which is

proposed to be disposed to municipal solid waste disposal facility of MCH

through local municipal authorities. About 300 Kgs/month of solid waste

anticipated from sewage treatment plant and same will be used as

manure.



Garden and open spaces: Waste from open spaces and garden comprise

of horticultural waste that will be generated by periodical lawn mowing

and trimming of trees. Horticulture waste generated is based on the

experience in other projects with similar setting. Assumed waste generation

factor for horticulture waste is 15 kg/acre / day or .0037 kg/ sq m /day.

Table 4.9 gives detail of the estimated waste generation

TABLE 4.9: ESTIMATED WASTE GENERATION FROM DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES

Facilities

Provided

Waste generation

norms per unit

No. Of

units/Area

Total Waste

Generated

(Kg /day)

Residential area 1.0 kg/day 313 flats 313

Garden &

Open space

15 kg/Acre/day or

0.0037kg/sq m/day

5994.93 22.18

Total Waste Generated (kg/day)

4.5.3 WASTE CHARACTERIZATION

Waste characterization for the proposed project has been carried out on

the basis of waste characterization studies in similar settings. The following

section details the estimated waste generation for proposed project during

construction and operation phases.


During the construction phase, a considerable quantum (90%) of waste

generated at the project site would be inert waste, which largely

comprising of clay, sand, gravel, untreated wood (natural wood, no paint),

brick, concrete, concrete block, asphalt, pipes, conduits and light steel

material. A major portion of this waste will be used for backfilling the

basement and other leveling purposes.



Table 4.10 gives an estimate of the average composition of waste that

shall be generated from the onsite construction activities.

TABLE 4.10: WASTE COMPOSITION – CONSTRUCTION PHASE

S. No Constituents Percentage Composition

1. Soil, Sand and Gravel 34.99

2. Brick and Masonry 29.95

3. Concrete 24.98

4. Metal 4.97

5. Bitumen 2.04

6. Wood 2.04

7. Other 1.02

Total 100

Source: Derived from TIFAC Report “Utilization of Waste from Construction Industry”, 2001


Waste generated during operational phase can be broadly subdivided

into following.

a) Biodegradable

b) Recyclable

c) Non recyclable(Inert)

Table 4.11 shows the estimated composition of waste generated in

proposed project during operation phase.

TABLE 4.11: ESTIMATED WASTE COMPOSITION

S. No Characteristics of Waste Units Percentage

Composition

Physical Characteristics

1. Paper and paper board % 40

2. Glass /ceramics % 5

3. Metals % 3

4. Plastics % 11

5. Rubber and Leather % 1

6. Textile % 2



7. Wood % 1

8. Food waste % 18

9. Others (Garden and

Inert)

% 19

Total 100

4.6 OTHER STRESSORS LEADING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

Change in Landscape of the site: The landscape of the area will change

with the coming up of proposed project. The large vista, interconnected

lawns and open green areas will change the aesthetics of the local area.



CHAPTER –5

5.0 IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES

5.1 IMPACT ASSESSMENT:

The potential impacts on the surrounding environment in the 10km radial

distance of proposed project site along with the mitigation measures

during construction and operational stages are summarized in Table 5.1

and Table 5.2.

The construction phase is for a period of 24 months. Considering this to be

a relatively short period, all construction impacts can be considered to be

short term and temporary.

As for the operational phase, the project proponent shall ensure that

impacts are minimized and are within applicable/ specified limits by

APPCB & CPCB by providing relevant pollution control equipment and/ or

mitigation measures discussed in the following tables.



TABLE – 5.1 - CONSTRUCTION PHASE - POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

S.

No.

Environmental

components

Potential impacts Source of impacts Mitigation measures Remarks

1. Water resources Minor negative &

temporary

impact on

surface & ground

water resources.

Water requirement

of 50 - 70 KLD for

construction

activities

Judicious use of water;

minimization of water

consumption by use of high-

pressure hoses for dust

suppression

Water requirement

will be sourced from

the outside water

tanker.

2. Surface water

quality

No impact Erosion and run-off

due to excavation/

construction

activities, especially

in monsoon season;

Discharge of waste

water, construction

as well as domestic.

Avoiding excavation in

monsoon season; providing

appropriate measures for

erosion and sediment

control; providing adequate

sanitation facilities for

workers at site; avoiding

discharge of untreated

wastewater in the area.

-

3. Ground water

quality

No impact Construction

activities

Storage area for fuels, paints,

thinners, etc. to be such so

as to avoid chances of

spillage. No discharge to

ground water body.

-

4. Air quality Temporary

negative impact

Construction

equipment;

Carrying out construction

activity in temporary

-



S.

No.

Environmental

components


operation of DG sets

for construction

power requirement;

vehicular traffic;

excavation;

concreting; etc.

enclosures, where feasible;

water sprinkling for dust

suppression; regular

maintenance of

construction equipment &

vehicles; use of fuel of

proper quality; use of state-

of-the-art construction

equipment & methods

5. Noise Medium

negative &

temporary

Various construction

activities; material

and vehicular

movement

Use of low noise generating

state-of-the-art construction

equipment and construction

techniques; providing

personnel protective

equipment to workers;

providing temporary

enclosure for DG set and

other construction activities,

where feasible; avoiding

construction work in the

night time

-



S.

No.

Environmental

components


6. Land

(i) Land use/

requirement

No impact The total plot area is

8,606.89 Sq. m.

No land conversion is

required as land is a vacant

plot and is designated for

Residential complex by

municipal corporation.

Site Premises is

designated as

Residential area

(ii) Solid wastes &

land pollution

Temporary minor

negative impact

Construction

material handling;

construction wastes

handling and

disposal

Maintaining proper inventory

control for reduced waste

generation; substitution of

hazardous raw materials by

non-hazardous materials,

where feasible; providing

proper facility for storage

and handling of fuel oils;

disposal of spent oils,

classified as hazardous

waste by sale to authorized

third party; proper handling

and disposal of construction

wastes; Contractor’s to

assume full responsibility for

clearing off construction

-



S.

No.

Environmental

components


wastes

(iii) Geology &

Seismicity

No impact Construction of the

Residential complex

No heavy structure planned

as part of the project

All civil structures shall

be constructed as

per earthquake zone

classification

7. Ecology Minor positive

impact

Construction activity

causing impact on

existing ecosystem

on-site and top soil;

cutting of existing

vegetation, if

required;

No trees on the site shall be

cut.

In fact green belt will be

developed all along the

building boundary, roadside

and lane divider.

water sprinkling during dust

generation activities; erosion

and sediment control; noise

and fugitive dust control;

restricting construction

activity during night time

No ecologically

sensitive area such as

forest/ agricultural

land will be used for

the project. Presently,

the site has no trees.

3085 Sq. m to be

developed as

greenbelt.

8. Socio-economic

(i) Population and

literacy rate

Minor negative

and temporary

Increase in

population due to

possible temporary

settling of

construction workers

Employing local people to

the maximum extent possible

About 50 construction

workers are expected

to be employed



S.

No.

Environmental

components


from outside the

study area for the

project

(ii) Employment Minor positive &

temporary

impact

Availability of

construction jobs


the maximum extent possible

About 50

construction workers

are expected to be

employed

(ii) Amenities such

as education,

medical, water

supply,

sanitation, etc.

No impact Needs of

construction

workers;


the extent possible for

construction work; making

adequate provision through

the contractors to handle

water, sanitary, medical and

fuel requirement of

construction workers to

ensure that the existing

infrastructure is not strained

-

(iv) Transportation Temporary

negative impact

Increased traffic

load due to

transportation of

construction

materials and

workers

Ensuring that traffic is well

regulated. Use of non-peak

hours for material

transportation

-



TABLE – 5.2 - OPERATIONAL PHASE – POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

S.

No.

Environmental

components


1. Water

resources

Minor negative

impact on surface

water resources

Moderate

negative impact

on ground water

resources due to

consumption.

Minor positive

impact due to

recharge by

rainwater

harvesting.

Total water

requirement for the

proposed project is

250 KLD.

(Fresh water 150 KLD

&

S.T.P recycle100 KLD)

Recycle water will be used

Flushing and Gardening

The fresh water will

be sourced from

HMWS&SB.

2. Surface water

quality

No impact Discharge of sewage

and waste water

from utilities

Recycle water will be used

Flushing and Gardening

-

3. Ground water

quality

No impact Discharge of sewage

and waste water

from utilities

No discharge of

wastewater to ground

water body; use of treated

sewage water for Flushing,

Rainwater from the

rain water

harvesting will be

used to recharge



S.

No.

Environmental

components


Gardening ground water.

4. Air quality Minor negative

impact (for SO2,

NOX and HC

emissions)

Fuel combustion in

DG sets

All emissions will be well

within the specified

emissions standards;

stack height = building

height +5 mts. for safe

dispersal of pollutants;

HSD with 0.25% sulfur

content in DG sets; periodic

maintenance of DG sets for

reduced emissions

All emissions well

within the specified

limits

5. Noise Minor negative

impact

Noise generating

rotating/ moving

equipment

Proper equipment selection;

mandatory acoustic

enclosure for DG sets;

regular maintenance of

noise generating

equipment; providing

personnel protective

equipment to persons

working in noisy areas;

suitable design and

location of utility block;

-



S.

No.

Environmental

components


development of suitable

green belt and landscaping

6. Land environment

(i) Land use /

requirement

No impact Requirement of land

for the proposed

project

6991.05 Sq.m of area

available for development

Once the project is

operational, no

additional land will

be required.

(ii) Solid wastes &

land pollution

Minor negative

impact

Handling and

disposal of

hazardous and solid

wastes

Segregation of wet and dry

garbage – disposal of dry

garbage through off-site

recycling or to municipal

waste collection system

and wet waste to

composting at site; disposal

of waste lube oils by sale to

authorized third party; buy-

back arrangement for

waste lead acid batteries

Though no solid/

hazardous waste

will be disposed off

on land, chances

of inadvertent

occasional spillage

on land cannot be

ruled out

(iii) Geology &

Seismicity

No impact Improper building

design not adhering

to specified codes;

improper building

Regular maintenance of

the structures to withstand

natural phenomena;

carrying out the structural

-



S.

No.

Environmental

components


maintenance integrity testing

9. Ecology No impact Emissions and

discharges from

project operations;

noise generation;

improper disposal of

wastes

All emissions and discharges

including noise will be within

specified standards; all

solid/ hazardous waste will

be disposed off in

environmentally sound

manner

-

10. Socio-economic factors

(i) Population and

literacy rate

No impact Increase in

population due to

settlement of

personnel and their

families from

outside the study

area for the

proposed project

Employing personnel from

within the study area to the

extent possible, subject to

availability of skilled

manpower requisite to the

job requirement

About 10 personnel

would get direct

employment from

the project

(ii) Employment Medium positive

impact

Direct employment

of personnel for

proposed project.






job requirement

Approximately 10

persons Direct

employment and

20 persons indirect

employment are

expected to be



S.

No.

Environmental

components


employed for the

project

(ii) Amenities such

as education,

medical, water

supply,

sanitation, etc.

No impact Requirement of

various facilities for

the children of

personnel

employed from

outside the study

area






job requirement

Various amenities in

the study area are

adequate.

(iv) Transportation Medium negative

impact

Burden on the

existing road

infrastructure due

to the increased

traffic from the

proposed project

Ensuring that vehicular

movement is controlled

during peak traffic hours;

providing bus services from

the office to the nearest

railway station; encouraging

car-pools for office

employees

-



CHAPTER – 6

6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

6.0 INTRODUCTION:

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is a site specific plan developed

to ensure that the project is implemented in an environmental sustainable

manner where all contractors and subcontractors, including consultants,

understand the potential environmental risks arising from the proposed

project and take appropriate actions to properly manage that risk. EMP also

ensures the project implementation is carried out in accordance with the

design by taking appropriate mitigative actions to reduce adverse

environmental impacts during its life cycle.

The plan outlines existing and potential problems that may adversely impact

the environment and recommends corrective measures where required. Also,

the plan outlines roles and responsibility of the key personnel and contractors

who are charged with the responsibility to manage the site.

The EMP is generally:

Prepared in accordance with rules and requirements of the MOEF and the

Telangana Pollution Control Board;

To ensure that the component of facility are operated in accordance with

the design;

Process that confirms proper operation through supervision and

monitoring;

System that addresses public inconvenience during construction and

operation of the facility; and



Plan that ensure remedial measures are implemented immediately.

The key benefits of the EMP are that it provides the organization with means

of managing its environmental performance thereby allowing it to contribute

to improved environmental quality. The other benefits include cost control as

improved relations to the stakeholders.

EMP includes four major elements;

Commitment & Policy: Project proponents will strive to provide and

implement the EMP that incorporates all issues related to air, land and

water for the project.

Planning: This includes identification of environmental impacts, legal

requirements and setting environmental objectives.

Implementation: This comprises of resources available to the developers,

accountability of contractors, training of operational staff associated with

environmental control facilities and documentation of measures to be

taken.

Measurement & Evaluation: This includes monitoring, corrective actions,

and record keeping.

It is suggested that as part of the EMP, a Monitoring Team should be formed

by the project proponent comprising of the site in-charge, project planning

group representative and project implementation team representative. This

committee’s role would be to ensure proper, operation and management of

the EMP including the regulatory compliance.

6.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) will be required to mitigate the

adverse environmental impacts during construction and operation phase of

the project and these are as below:



6.1.1 EMP FOR AIR ENVIRONMENT


To mitigate the impact of PM (dust) during the construction phase of the

proposed project, the following measures are recommended for

implementation:

a dust control plan; and

Procedural changes to construction activities.

TABLE 6.1: DUST CONTROL PLAN

S.No Fugitive Dust

Source Category

Dust Control Actions

1. Earth-moving - For any earth moving which is more than

30m from all property lines, conduct

watering as necessary to prevent visible

dust emissions from exceeding 100m in

length in any direction.

2. Disturbed surface areas

(except completed

grading areas)

- Apply dust suppression in a sufficient

quantity and frequency to maintain a

stabilized surface;

- Areas, which cannot be stabilized, as

evidenced by wind driven dust, must

have an application of water at least

twice per day to at least 80 percent of

the unstabilized area.

Disturbed surface areas

(completed grading

areas)

- Apply water to at least 80 percent of all

inactive accessible disturbed surface

areas on a daily basis when there is

evidence of wind driven fugitive dust.

3. Inactive disturbed surface

areas

- Apply dust suppressants in sufficient

quantity and frequency to maintain a

stabilized surface.



4. Unpaved roads -Water all roads used for any vehicular

traffic at least twice per day of active

operations; OR

- Water all roads used for any vehicular

traffic once daily and restrict vehicle

speed to 30 kmph.

5. Open storage piles - Apply water to at least 80 percent of the

surface areas of all open storage piles on

a daily basis when there is evidence of

wind driven fugitive dust.

6. Track-out control -Downwash of trucks (especially tyres)

prior to departure from site.

The most cost-effective dust suppressant is water, because a source of water

tends to be readily available on a construction site. Water can be applied

using water trucks, handheld sprays and automatic sprinkler systems.

Furthermore, incoming loads could be covered to avoid loss of material in

transport, especially if material is transported off-site.

Procedural Changes to Construction Activities

Material Production - The transport of materials such as concrete and asphalt

to construction sites generate significant amounts of road dust, especially for

sites that are relatively far from material manufacturers. Setting up temporary

portable concrete plants and/or asphalt plants at construction sites can

eliminate haulage of materials.

Emission Control for Equipment- Control equipment such as particle filters can

be used to reduce diesel particulate matter emissions.

Idling Time Reduction - Construction equipment is commonly left idling while

the operators are on break or waiting for the completion of another task.



Emissions from idling equipment tend to be high, since catalytic converters

cool down, thus reducing the efficiency of hydrocarbon and carbon

monoxide oxidation. Existing idling control technologies, which automatically

shut the engine off after a preset time can reduce emissions, without

intervention from the operators.

Improved Maintenance - Recognizing that significant emission reductions

can be achieved through regular equipment maintenance, contractors will

be asked to provide maintenance records for their fleet as part of the

contract bid and at regular intervals throughout the life of the contract. A

monetary incentive/disincentive provision will be established to encourage

contractors to comply with regular maintenance requirements.

Reduction of On-site Construction Time - Rapid on-site construction would

reduce the duration of traffic interference and therefore, reduce emissions

from traffic delay. Off-site fabrication of structural components can also

enhance the quality of work, as the production takes place in controlled

settings and external factors such as weather and traffic do not interfere.

B) OPERATION PHASE

To mitigate the impact of pollutants from diesel generator sets during the

operational phase of the site the following measures are recommended for

implementation:

Diesel generator set emission control measures; and

Greenbelt development.



Diesel Generator Set Emission Control Measures

The most important pollutant requiring further control is NOx, as the impact of

SO2 emission is minimal because of the use of low (~0.05%) Sulphur in diesel as

fuel.

The following mitigation measures are proposed for NOx reduction:

add-on emission control technologies; and

NOx retarder

Among the above-mentioned options, inherent low NOx emissions

technologies (i.e. a temperature retarder) and better dilution through higher

stack are preferred cost effective mitigation measures. The add-on emission

control technologies are not considered as it leads to pollution transfer to

another media and shall require further mitigative measures.

Greenbelt Development

Increasing vegetation in the form of greenbelt is one of the preferred

methods to mitigate air pollution. Plants serve as a sink for pollutants, reduce

the flow of dust and reduce noise pollution.



TABLE 6.2 SPECIES TO BE USED TO REDUCE AIR POLLUTION IN GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT

General Pollution

Abatement

Air Pollution Attenuation Dust Absorbers

Teak

Shisham

Palash

Neem

Amaltas

Kachnar

Subabul

Mohua

Aam

Karanj

Imli

Baheda

Harda

Saj

Jamun

Ficus glomerata (Guler)

Terminalia tomentosa

(Asan)

Acacaia auriculiformis

(Babul)

Polyalthia

longifolia(Debdaru)

Ficus benghalensis

(Banyan)

Mangifera indica (Aam)

Nerium odorata (Kaner)

Azadiarchta indica

(Neem)

Melia

azaderach(Mahaneem)

Butea

monosperma(Palash)

Cassia fistula (Amaltas)

Bauhinia

variegata(Kachnar)

Terminalia arjuna (Arjun)

6.1.2 EMP FOR NOISE ENVIRONMENT


To mitigate the impact of noise from construction equipment during the

construction phase of the site the following measures are recommended for

implementation:

Noise Shields - Construction equipment producing the most amount of noise

should be fitted with noise shields. This shield is a physical barrier (composed



of brick and mud, with a non reflective internal plastering), approximately 3

meters in height, which will provide adequate noise attenuation.

Time of Operation - Noisy construction equipment should not be permitted

during night hours.

Job Rotation and Hearing Protection - Workers employed in high noise areas

will be rotated. Earplugs/muffs, or other hearing protective wear will be

provided to those working very close to the noise generating machinery.

B) OPERATION PHASE

To mitigate the impact of noise from diesel generator sets during the

operational phase the following measures are recommended for

implementation:

Noise emissions control technologies; and

Greenbelt development.

Noise Emissions Control Technologies: All the diesel generators will be housed

in a suitable acoustic enclosure so that noise levels at a distance of one

meter do not exceed 75 dB(A) at 75% load (as per CPCB norms). The diesel

generator set housing will be equipped with walls and ceilings lined with glass

wool to acoustically treat the noise levels. This acoustic insulation shall be

designed to meet the mandatory standards based on a 25 dB(A) insertion

loss.

Greenbelt Development: The following species can be used in a greenbelt to

serve as noise breakers:

Tectona grandis (Teak);

Butea monosperma (Palash);

Leucana leucocephala (Subabual);

Mangifera indica (Aam); and

Dalbergia Sissoo (Shisham).



6.1.3 EMP FOR WATER ENVIRONMENT


To prevent degradation and maintain the quality of the water source,

adequate control measures have been proposed to check the surface run-

off, as well as uncontrolled flow of water into any water body. Following

management measures are suggested to protect the water quality during

the construction phase.

Avoid excavation during monsoon season.

No discharge of treated wastewater to soil and ground water body.

Waste water channels from the site would be connected to septic tank

during construction to prevent wastewater from entering the water

bodies.

To prevent surface and ground water contamination by oil/grease,

leak proof containers should be used for storage and transportation of

oil/grease. The floors of oil/grease handling area should be kept

effectively impervious. Any wash off from the oil/grease handling area

or workshop shall be drained through impervious drains, Clarifiers or

oil/water separators shall be constructed and effluent should be

treated appropriately before releasing it.

Construction activities generate disturbed soil, concrete fines, fertilizer,

oils and other wastes. On-site collection and settling of storm water,

prohibition of equipment wash downs, and prevention of soil loss and

toxic releases from the construction site are necessary to minimize

water pollution.



All stacking and loading areas should be provided with proper garland

drains equipped with baffles to prevent run off from the site to enter

any water body.

B) OPERATION PHASE

In the operation phase of the project, water conservation and development

measures need to be taken including all possible potential for conservation of

water, reuse, rainwater collection in reservoirs, and recycling of waste water.

These could be in the form of the following:

Water source Development

Minimizing water consumption

Promoting reuse of water after treatment and development of closed

loop systems for different water streams.

Water Source Development

Water source development shall be practiced by installation of scientifically

designed artificial water recharging structures. The objective is to develop the

water sources of the region, such that sustainable water supply to the

proposed project is maintained. Following methods normally do artificial

recharge;

Area Treatment

Spreading Methods

Open Well and Shafts

Drilled wells and Bore Holes

The suitability of a particular method is based on hydro-geological condition,

quality of source and proposed use of recharge water. In the proposed



project, groundwater recharge pits are planned for groundwater recharging.

It is envisaged that recharging to ground water will improve the water quality

in the area, as the rainwater is fresh and without any pollution. It is planned to

effectively harvest water by rainwater harvesting mechanism.

Minimizing Water Consumption

Water consumption will be minimized by implementing water efficient fixtures

such as 3 litres WC flushing cistern and taps to minimize the wastage of water

together with other water conservation measures. Furthermore, to ensure

ongoing water conservation, an employee education and awareness

programme will be introduced for the employee of the mall. Dry type urinals

will also be used selectively. Following section discusses the specific

measures, which shall be implemented;

Residential Usage:

Use of water efficient plumbing fixtures (ultra flow toilets and urinals,).

Water efficient plumbing fixtures use less water with no marked

reduction in quality and service. To install water less W.C. flushing

cistern helps in conserving water.

Leak detection and repair techniques

Sweep with a broom and pan where possible, rather than hose down

for external areas;

Awareness campaign to disseminate knowledge on strategies and

technologies that can be used for water conservation

New employees will be issued a standard water information packet.

The information should include water conservation plans, water

conservation methods being adopted in the complex and a list of

essential and non-essential water uses.



Office Manager will periodically remind the staff of water conservation

efforts and notify staff of recurring problems with compliance or any

changes in policy. As new conservation efforts are implemented, the

manager will communicate these changes to the employees.

Proper methods of water use will be placed in the toilets and other

areas of water consumption.

Horticulture:

Drip irrigation system shall be used for the lawns and other green area.

Drip irrigation can save between 15-40% of the water use, compared

with other watering techniques.

Plants with similar water requirements shall be grouped on common

zones to match precipitation heads and emitters.

Use of low-volume, low-angle sprinklers for lawn areas.

Select controllers with adjustable watering schedules and moisture

sensors to account for seasonal variations, and calibrate them during

commissioning.

Selecting a drought resistant grass, and using lawn chemicals and

fertilizer sparingly also reduces watering needs.

Place 3 to 5 in. of mulch on planting beds to minimize evaporation.

Promoting Reuse of Water after Treatment and Development of Closed Loop

Systems

To promote reuse of Water after Treatment and development of closed loop

system for water, segregation of two schemes namely (i) Wastewater

Treatment scheme; and (ii) Storm water management scheme have been

suggested.



Harvested storm water as discussed in earlier section, shall be utilized for

artificial recharge of ground water sources as well as to augment the project

water requirements. Recycled wastewater shall be reused on site for flushing,

and gardening.

It is estimated that reusing wastewater will save approximately 30 to 35 % of

portable water per day in the shopping mall. Following section details the

wastewater treatment scheme suggested for the project.

6.1.4 EMP FOR LAND ENVIRONMENT


Waste generated from construction activity includes construction debris,

biomass from land clearing activities (if any), waste from the labour camp,

and. other waste. The following section discusses management of each type

of waste. Besides management of topsoil is an important area for which

management measures are required.

Construction Debris

Construction debris is bulky and heavy and re-utilization and recycling is an

important strategy for management of such waste. As concrete and masonry

constitute the majority of waste generated, recycling of this waste by

conversion to aggregate can offer benefits of reduced landfill space and

reduced extraction of raw material for new construction activity. This is

particularly applicable to shopping mall project as the construction is to be

completed in a phased manner.

Recycled aggregate will be used for filler application, and as a sub-base for

internal road construction. Mixed debris with high gypsum, plaster, shall not



be used as fill, as they are highly susceptible to contamination, and will be

given to recyclers.

Construction contractors shall remove metal scrap from structural steel,

piping, concrete reinforcement and sheet metal work from the site. A

significant portion of wood scrap can be reused on site. Recyclable wastes

such as plastics, glass fiber insulation, roofing etc shall be sold to recyclers.

Solid and Other waste

Construction sites are sources of many toxic substances, such as paints,

solvents, wood preservatives, pesticides, adhesives and sealants. Such wastes

generated during construction phase shall be stored in sealed containers,

labeled, and disposed of as required by the Hazardous Wastes Management,

Handling and Transboundary Movement Amendment Rules (MoEF, 2009).

Some management practices to be developed are;

Herbicides and pesticide will not be over applied (small-scale

applications) and not applied prior to rain;

Paintbrushes and equipment for water and oil based paints shall be

cleaned within a contained area and shall not be allowed to

contaminate site soils, watercourses, or drainage systems.

Adequate storage facilities for such waste shall be provided and the

waste collection containers conveniently located. A separate

designation to earmark such waste will be made so that the waste

storage areas are away from storm drains or watercourses.

Clearly label all such waste containers with the waste being stored and

the date of generation.

Educate employees and subcontractors on waste storage and

disposal procedures.



Soil Management

Measures, which would be followed to prevent soil erosion and

contamination include - Maximize use of organic fertilizer for landscaping

and green belt development.

To prevent soil contamination by oil/grease, leak proof containers

should be used for storage and transportation of oil/grease and wash

off from the oil/grease handling area shall be drained through

impervious drains and treated appropriately before disposal.

Vegetation of bare areas after the project.

Working in a small area at a point of time (phase wise construction).

Construction of erosion prevention troughs/berms.


The philosophy of solid waste management at the shopping mall will be to

encourage the four R’s of waste i.e. waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and

recovery (materials & energy). This will reduce in lesser reliance on land filling.

Regular public awareness meetings will be conducted to involve the

occupants and the employees to ensure proper segregation, storage and

collection of waste as per the Municipal Solid Waste (Management and

Handling) Rules 2000.

The Environmental Management Plan for the solid waste focuses on the

Segregation, Storage at source and Collection of the waste management

system.



Segregation and storage at source

Segregation of waste at source should be made mandatory for the complex.

Segregation or sorting waste at its source should be practiced in order to

encourage reuse/recycling. With segregation at source recyclables do not

lose their commercial value due to cross contamination.

Waste generated at the complex should be segregated as: bio degradable,

inert cum mixed waste, recyclables and waste from changing oil. The entire

waste stream from the complex should be stored and collected separately.

Collection

The Recyclables from the shopping mall would be given to the waste

itinerant buyers or rag pickers, whereas segregated bio-degradable waste

and inert cum mixed waste shall be sent to the nearest landfill site for

processing and final disposal. Wastes, such as spent oils, paint residues etc.

from the site would be collected separately & would be properly disposed

off.

6.1.5 EMP FOR BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Construction activities change the natural environment. But it also creates a

built environment for the surrounding. The project requires the

implementation of following choices exclusively or in combination.


Restriction of construction activities to defined project areas, which are

ecologically less sensitive.



Restrictions on location of labour camps and offices for project staff

near the project area to avoid human induced secondary additional

impacts on the flora and fauna species.

Cutting, uprooting, coppicing of trees or small trees present in and

around the project site for cooking, burning or heating purposes by the

laborers will be prohibited and suitable alternatives for this purpose will

be found.

Along the major construction work the peripheral greenbelt should be

developed, so that; it will grow to become a full-fledged green cover

by the time the construction is over.

B) OPERATION PHASE

Enhancement of current ecology at the proposed project site will entail the

following measures:

Plantation & landscaping

Green Belt Development

Park & avenue plantation

The section below summarizes the techniques to be applied to achieve the

above objective.

Plantation & landscaping

Selection of the plant species will be based on their adaptability to the

existing geographical conditions and the vegetation composition of the

forest type of the region.

During the development of the green belt within the project area, it has to be

emphasized that those native plant species should be planted which are



having good ornamental values and fast growing with excellent canopy

cover.

Selection of plant species for Green belt development

The selection of plant species for the development depends on various

factors such as climate, elevation and soil. The list of plant species, which can

be suitably planted, and having significant importance are provided in Table

6.3. The plants should exhibit the following desirable characteristic in order to

be selected for plantation.

i. The species should be fast growing and providing optimum

penetrability.

ii. The species should be wind-firm and deep rooted.

iii. The species should form a dense canopy.

iv. As far as possible, the species should be indigenous and locally

available

v. Species tolerance to air pollutants like SPM, SO2 and NOx should be

preferred.

vi. The species should be permeable to help create air turbulence and

mixing within the belt.

vii. There should be no large gaps for the air to spill through.

viii. Trees with high foliage density, leaves with larger leaf area and hairy on

both the surfaces.

ix. Ability to withstand conditions like inundation and drought.

x. Soil improving plants (Nitrogen fixing, rapidly decomposable leaf litter).

xi. Attractive appearance with good flowering and fruit bearing.

xii. Bird and insect attracting tree species.

xiii. Sustainable green cover with minimal maintenance



TABLE 6.3: SUGGESTED TREES FOR GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

SNo. Scientific Name Standard Name Time when

flowering –

fruiting occurs

1 Tamarindus indica Imli March-April

2 Syzygium cumini Jamun June-July

3 Spathodea campanulata Rugtoora(African tulip) February-May

4 Peltophorum

pterocarpum

Copper pod/

Yellow flame tree

December-May

5 Mangifera indica Mango April-July

6 Leucaena leucocephala Subabul February-May

7 Emblica officinalis Amla January

8 Cassia fistula maltas March-June

9 Azadirachta indica Neem June-July

10 Anthocephalus cadamba Kadamb August- October

Landscaping and Avenue Plantation

Parks or gardens maintained for recreational and ornamental purposes will

not only improve the current ecology of the proposed site but also aesthetic

value in the area. The plan for plantation in parks and avenues is given

below.

Parks/Gardens

Ornamental trees with spreading branches, shade giving with colorful

flowers for people to relax.

Suitable patches of lawns, rocketry with cactus and other small

flowering xerophytic plants.



TABLE 6.4: ORNAMENTAL TREES

SNO. ORNAMENTAL TREES

1 Alstonia scholaris

2 Saraca asoca

3 Ailanthus excelsa

4 Peltophorum pterocarpum

5 Callistemon citrinus

6 Acalypha hispida

7 Caesalpinia pulcherrima

8 Calliandra haematocephala

9 Cestrum nocturnum

10 Erythrina indica

11 Plumeria acuminata

12 Polyalthia longifolia

13 Polyalthia pendula

14 Putranjiva roxburghii

15 Tabernaemontana divaricata

Avenue plantation

Trees with colonial canopy with attractive flowering

Trees with branching at 10 feet and above

Trees with medium spreading branches to avoid obstruction to the

traffic

Fruit trees to be avoided because children may obstruct traffic and

general movement of public.



6.1.6 EMP FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The Social management plan has been designed to take proactive steps

and adopt best practices, which are sensitive to the socio-cultural setting of

the region. The Social Management Plan for the proposed project will focus

on the following components

Income Generation Opportunity during Construction and Operation phase

Proposed project would provide employment opportunity during construction

and operation phase. There would also be a wider economic impact in terms

of generating opportunities for secondary occupation within and around the

complex. The main principles considered for employment and income

generation opportunities are out lined below:

Employment strategy would prefer employment of local people.

General recruitment procedures will be transparent, public, open to all

and recruitment should be publicized in advance.

There will be no discrimination on basis of gender, caste or other

factors.

Improved Working Environment for Employees

Proposed project would provide safe and improved working conditions for

the workers employed at the facility during construction and operation

phase. The complex will provide a new experience in working and recreation.

Following measures should be taken to improve the working environment of

the area.

Less use of chemicals and biological agents with hazard potential



Developing a proper interface between the work and the human

resource through a system of skill improvement

Measures to reduce the incidence of work related injuries, fatalities and

diseases

Maintenance and beautifications of the Complex and the surrounding

roads.

Providing a system of incentives to employers and employees to achieve

higher health and safety standards

Opportunities would be provided to the emerging and established artist to

showcase their work

Handicraft and indigenous crafts from different states would be promoted

by providing a platform for display and trade.

MITIGATIVE MEASURES

Transport and road safety: Since the project involves the movement of

vehicles and machineries in the area, the health and safety of pedestrians

and residents accessing the communities is an issue of concern. Considering

this, the project proponents shall mitigate the impact by drawing traffic

management plans, so that any mishap due to traffic thenceforth can be

avoided.

Besides having an implication on their safety, the increase in traffic would

create congestion, cause potential delays and inconvenience for

pedestrians. Taking this into concern, following aspects should be kept in

mind:

Proper precautionary signage shall be installed.

Training to the drivers

Installation of adequate speed breakers at correct locations.



Conclusion

Thus overall, it’s evident that the project aims at maximizing the project

benefits to the people around the site, the region and the state in general. As

discussed in the study, appropriate measures would be taken to mitigate

negative impacts on the residents. The benefits along with mitigation

measures to tackle any adverse impact on the socio-economic conditions

should aim at creating most conducive situation for the project to operate

and maximize benefits of the socio-economic status of the society and

residents existing around the project site.

6.1.7 EMP FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION

Energy conservation program will be implemented through measures taken

both on energy demand and supply as given in Figure 6.1

FIGURE 6.1: FLOW DIAGRAM FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION

Energy conservation will be one of the focuses during the Residential

Complex planning and operation stages. The conservation efforts would

consist of the following:

Supply Demand Energy

Conservation

Use energy –efficient DG Sets

Exploring the possibilities of

introducing renewable energy

Reduce Consumption

Use energy –efficient

appliances

Create guest awareness



Energy Saving Practices

Purchase of energy efficient appliances

Constant monitoring of energy consumption and defining targets for

energy conservation

Adjusting the settings and illumination levels to ensure minimum energy

used for desired comfort levels

Installing programmable on/off timers and sensors for low occupancy

areas

Use of compact fluorescent lamps and low voltage lighting.

Sunscreen films on windows to reduce heating inside the buildings

Behavioral change on consumption

Training staff on methods of energy conservation and to be vigilant to

such opportunities.

6.2 Fire Protection and handling system:

As a part of fire protection and handling system, the following facilities are

proposed

3 Fire sumps with water capacity of 75,000 Liters

Fire Hose reels in each floor

Portable fire extinguishers in each floor and near electrical installations

Smoke detectors and automatic sprinkler system in vulnerable areas

Fire Jockey pump, Electrical main pump & Standby diesel pump

Emergency lamps in each floor and on stair cases

Smoke exhausters will be provided in basement and cellars

List of fire protection measures proposed to be installed in housing complex

are given in the Table 6.5



Table 6.5

Floor wise fire fighting systems proposed

S.

No.

Floors Exting

-

uisher

s

Hos

e

Ree

l

Down

Comer

with

hose

box

MCP Autom

atic

sprinkl

ers

Under

Ground

sumps

Fire

sump

s

Terrace

sumps

1 Basem

ent-1

53 04

04

04 434 01 03 NA

2 Basem

ent-2

50 04 04 420 NA NA NA

3 Basem

ent-3

50 04 04 420 NA NA NA

4 Groun

d Floor

16 04 04 NA NA NA NA

5 1st

Floor


6 2nd

Floor


7 3rd

Floor


8 4th

Floor


9 5th

Floor


10 6th

Floor


11 7th

Floor




12 8th

Floor


13 9th

Floor


14 10th

Floor


15 11th

Floor


16 12th

Floor


17 Terrac

e

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- 01

Total 361 64 04 64 1274 01 03 01

Summary of facilities are given below

S.No. Item Required as per Table 23 of

Part-IV of NBC of India 2005

1 Fire Extinguishers as per IS :

2190

361 Nos.

2 Hose Reel system 64 Nos.

3 Wetriser with hose box 04 Nos.

4 Automatic sprinklers system 1274 Nos.

5 Manually operated electric

fire alarm system

64 Nos.

6 Underground static water

storage tank

75,000 liters

7 Terrace Tank 10,000 liters



8 FIRE PUMPS 1 No. Elec. Pump of 1620 LPM

1 No. Diesel pump of 1620

LPM

1 No. Jockey pump of 180

LPM

Also 7 meter set back is left al round the building for free movement of fire

tender. Stairs are designed as per National Building code norms for high rise

building. Adequate signage and warnings will be provided on fire safety and

availability of fire fighting systems in the building. Ensures all electrical

installations and wiring will be complied with Indian Electricity Act and Rules

and National Building code norms. Adequate earth pits would be installed

and maintained for earthing of equipment

6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MONITORING PLAN

Apart from having an Environmental Management Plan, it is necessary to

have a permanent staff charged with the task of ensuring its effective

implementation of mitigation measures and to conduct environmental

monitoring. The major duties and responsibilities of the person – in - charge

shall be as given below:

To implement the environmental management plan,

To assure regulatory compliance with all relevant rules and regulations,

To ensure regular operation and maintenance of pollution control

devices,

To minimize environmental impacts of operations by strict adherence

to the EMP.

To initiate environmental monitoring as per approved schedule.

Review and interpretation of monitored results and corrective

measures in case monitored results are above the specified limit.



Maintain documentation of good environmental practices and

applicable environmental laws as ready reference.

Maintain environmental related records.

Coordination with regulatory agencies, external consultants, monitoring

laboratories.

Maintain of log of public inconvenience and the action taken

6.2.1 ENVIRONMENTALMONITORING

The purpose of environmental monitoring is to evaluate the effectiveness of

implementation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) by periodically

monitoring the important environmental parameters within the impact area,

so that any adverse affects are detected and timely action can be taken.

The following areas will be monitored regularly;

1) Raw water quality of HMWS&SB water supply, Bore well water and

tanker water (whenever used) will be monitored regularly to ensure

suitability for drinking or other domestic usage.

2) The treated water quality shall also be checked on a regular basis

particularly at the points of actual use.

3) Water consumption in various areas and for different users will be

measured on a regular basis. Water measurement devices will be

included in the design itself so that representative water consumption

data can be obtained and measures of control instituted.

4) Raw and Treated Sewage will be monitored for general parameters like

pH, SS, COD, BOD and Oil & Grease. Also, residual chlorine and

coliforms will also be monitored for treated effluent.

5) Ambient air quality within the project area will be monitored quarterly

in a year for Pm2.5, PM10, SO2, NOx & CO.



6) Stack emissions with respect to PM, SOx, and NOx level will be regularly

monitored from all stacks. The DG stack emissions especially are

regulated as per G.S.R- 489(E) dated July 9th, 2002 and compliance to

these or APPCB standards if any, will be ensured.

7) Noise levels will be checked at regular interval near service block with

DG sets, boilers, compressors and HVAC system, near STP and other

noise generating areas.

8) Quantity of solid waste generation will also be measured for the

different types of solid waste.

9) Quantity of hazardous wastes generated (waste lube and transformer

oil) shall be measured on a regular basis and records of disposal

maintained as per the Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling

Rules, 2003).

10) Numbers of used lead-acid batteries disposed off to authorised

vendors/ dealers will be monitored and requisite records maintained.

6.2.2 AWARENESS AND TRAINING

Training and human resource development is an important link to achieve

sustainable operation of the facility and environmental management.

For successful functioning of the project, relevant EMP’s should be

communicated to the following groups of people:

Employees

Employees must be made aware of the importance of waste segregation

and storage, water and energy conservation. This awareness can be

provided through leaflets and periodic in house meetings. They should be



informed of their responsibilities for successful operation of various

environmental management schemes inside the premises.

Site Staff

Relevant personnel at site must be trained for the following:

Collection, Segregation and Storage of the solid and waste generated

during oil change.

Operation and maintenance of Sewage Treatment Plant and

reclamation system

Requirements of the Emergency Response Plan in case of an

emergency.

Techniques for waste minimization, water conservation and energy

conservation

Applicable environmental, health and safety regulations and

compliance requirements for the same.

Functioning of the Environmental Management System including

environmental monitoring, reporting and documentation needs.

6.2.3 RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING

Record keeping and reporting of performance is an important management

tool for ensuring sustainable operation of the proposed project. Records

should be maintained for regulatory, monitoring and operational issues.

Typical record keeping requirements for the project site is summarized in

Table – 6.6: RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS

Parameter Particulars

Solid Waste Handling

and Disposal

Daily quantity of waste generated and sent for

disposal

Sewage Treatment Daily quantity of raw and treated sewage

Quantity and point of usage of treated

wastewater



Treated wastewater quality

Regulatory Licenses

(Environmental)

Environmental Permits / Consents from APPCB /

MOEF

Copy of Waste manifests as per requirement

Monitoring and

Survey

Records of all monitoring carried out as per the

finalized Monitoring protocol.

Other Log book of compliance

Employee environmental, health and safety

records

Equipment inspection and calibration records,

where applicable

Vehicle maintenance and inspection records

6.2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION PLANS

To assess whether the implemented EMP is adequate, the project

Management Committee will conduct periodic environmental audits. These

audits will be followed by Corrective Action Plans (CAP) to correct various

issues identified during the audits.

6.2.5 BUDGET FOR EMP:

The details of activities and expenses to be incurred on EMP are presented

below.

TABLE 6.7 – BUDGET FOR EMP

S. No Component Amount Rs Lakhs

1 Dust Suppression 5.0

2 STP 40.0

3 Acoustic enclosures to

DG sets

10.0

4 Green Belt Development 10.0

5 Rainwater Harvesting 10.0

Total 75.0

Recurring Expenditure 5.0



The recurring expenditure includes maintenance of green area & landscape,

monitoring of environmental attributes and maintenance & operation of STP

and rain water harvesting system.

The budget for the components of EMP will be a part of project cost while the

recurring expenditure will be met from the maintenance charges collected

from residents on monthly basis.

6.2.6 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL

At least one permanent employee (Environmental Officer) with adequate

educational and professional qualification and experience to discharge

responsibilities related to environmental management including statutory

compliance, pollution prevention/ waste minimization, environment

monitoring, preventive maintenance of pollution control equipment, green

belt development and maintenance will be employed by the project

proponent. The Environmental Officer will be responsible for all issues related

to environmental management at proposed project and will report directly

to the management.



CHAPTER–7

7.0 BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT

The project would benefit the project area in many aspects as detailed

below:

The project would provide residential apartments at affordable costs.

The project also ensures healthy and comfortable living environment. The

improvements in the physical infrastructure of the project result in the

development of Residential and service activities in the surroundings.

The implementation of project contributes to improvements in the social

infrastructure like roads, housing, water supply, electrical power, drainage,

educational institutions and hospitals etc., in the locality.

The project would create employment potential for skilled, semi-skilled and

unskilled labor both during construction and operational phases of the

project to local population.

Also for imparting any specialized skills to them to be eligible for such

employment in the project on a long term basis i.e., during operational and

maintenance stages of the project.



CHAPTER– 8

8.0 CONCLUSION

The proposed project is aimed at developing residential facilities. The

proposed site is away from city traffic and located in serene environment

which will give comfort to guests. Adequate care is taken to protect,

preserve and improve the environment around the site. About 3805.11 Sq.mts

of the area earmarked for development of greenery. It is proposed to take

water from HMWS&SB so that project need not draw ground water. Further

rain water harvesting structures proposed to enhance the ground water of

area. The waste water is proposed to be treated in ecologically friendly

treatment methodology and re-use back.

As the site is well connected with existing road net work and outer ring road

no additional impact will be there on existing roads. Enough parking place is

proposed to be developed for vehicles within the complex.

Thus the project is environmentally viable and sustainable.

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