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Chinnakkada Underpass Package No. KLM-RT-01-C
Project Implementation Unit, KSUDP Kollam Municipal Corporation
KERALA
SUSTAINABLE
URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT
INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION
REPORT
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Table of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of Contents
1. Introduction
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2. Need for the project
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3 Level of Environmental Examination
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4 Current Regulatory Provisions 12
5 Location and Layout
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6 Subproject Component Description
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7 City Environmental Settings
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7.1 Physical Features 20
7.2 Climate 20
7.3 Land Use 20
7.4 Socio Economic 21
7.5 Tourism 21
7.6 Population 22
7.7 Forest 22
8 Site Environmental Setting 22
8.1 Air Quality 22
8.2 Noise 24
8.3 Topography and Soil 24
8.4 Geology 24
8.5 Surface Water 24
8.6 Ground Water 25
8.7 Ecological Resource 25
9 Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
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9.1 Cultural Heritage 27
9.2 Loss of Household, Business Premises or Livelihood 27
9.3 Ground Water Contamination 27
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9.4 Existence of Surface Water Source 28
9.5 Loss of Amenity 28
9.6 Removal of Trees 28
9.7 Silt Runoff from Construction 28
9.8 Social Conflict Between Workers 28
9.9 Noise, Dust or Hazardous Materials 29
9.10 Improper Disposal of Waste by Workers 29
9.11 Indiscriminate Disposal of debris/Silt 29
9.12 Exposure of Workers to Contaminated Site 30
9.13 Work Safety Measures 30
9.14 Traffic Management Safety 31
10 Forecasting Environmental Impact and Mitigation 32
11 Environment Management Plan 34
12 Institutional Requirements and Environmental Monitoring Plan 38
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Environmental Monitoring Plan
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14 Period of Implementation 40
15 Benefits of the Project
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Community Consultation and Information Disclosure 40
16.1 Grievance Redressal Mechanism 40
17 Findings, Recommendations 41
18 Conclusions 41
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List of TablesList of TablesList of TablesList of Tables
Table 1 Environmental Compliance Requirements of the Sub-Project 14
Table: 2 Land Use of Kollam Municipal Corporation 21
Table :3 Baseline Ambient Air Quality at Kadappakkada 23
Table :4 Baseline Ambient Air Quality at Chinnakkada 23
Table :5 Noise Level near Clock tower at Chinnakkada 24
Table :6 Ground Water Quality at Kureepuzha 25
Table :7 Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures
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Table :8 Environmental Management Plan 35
Table :9 Environmental Monitoring Plan 39
List of Annexure List of Annexure List of Annexure List of Annexure
Annexure : I Budget for Environment Monitoring Plan
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Annexure : II Detailed Budget bases on the Environment Management Plan 44
Annexure : III Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) (checklist)
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Annexure : IV Public Consultation 50 Annexure : V Sub Project work in media 56
Annexure : VI Proceedings of GRC 57
List of FiList of FiList of FiList of Figgggures ures ures ures Figure : 1
Map of Kerala 15
Figure : 2
Kollam District Map 15
Figure : 3 Lay out of Chinnakkada underpass 16
Figure : 4 Plan and profile of the proposed Chinnakkada underpass (ROB) 18
Figure : 5 Plan and profile of the proposed Chinnakkada underpass 19
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ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMSABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMSABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMSABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS
ADB - Asian Development Bank
Ac - Acre
BOD - Biochemical Oxygen Demand
CPHEEO - Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organization
CPCB - Central Pollution Control Board
oC - Degree Celsius
DG - Diesel Generator
DPR - Detailed Project Report
DSC - Design and Supervision Consultant
EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment
EMP - Environment Management Plan
EARF - Environmental Assessment and Review Framework
GoK - Government of Kerala
GSI - Geological Survey of India
Ha - Hectare
IEE - Initial Environmental Examination
IPP -Investment Program Preparation
km - Kilometer
KSUDP - Kerala Sustainable Urban Development Project
KSPCB - Kerala State Pollution Control Board
KWA - Kerala Water Authority
KMC - Kollam Municipal Corporation
LSGD - Local Self Government Department
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LSGDU - Local Self Government Department (Urban)
m - Metre
m2 - Square metre
m3 - cubic meter
m3 / hr - cubic meter per hours
max. - Maximum
mld/ MLD - Million Liters per Day
mm - Millimeter
mg/l - Milligram per litre
MSL - Mean Sea Level
MoEF - Ministry of Environment and Forest
NA - Not Applicable
O&M - Operation and Maintenance
PIU - Project Implementation Unit
PMU - Project Management Unit
PS - Pumping Station
PPTA - Project Preparatory Technical Assistance
Rs. - Rupees
Sq.km - Square kilometer
SPM - Suspended Particulate Matter
SS - Suspended solids
SWD - Storm Water Drainage
TA - Technical Assistance
TSS - Total Suspended Solid
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYEXECUTIVE SUMMARYEXECUTIVE SUMMARYEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Kerala Sustainable Urban Development Project (KSUDP) covers the five Municipal Corporations of the State namely Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kochi, Thrissur and Kozhikode. The project aims to improve and expand the urban infrastructure and services in these cities. The rehabilitation, improvement and expansion of the following municipal services are taken up under the project: Water supply, Sewerage and sanitation, Drainage, Municipal solid waste management, Urban roads.
An IEE is initial examination of potential environmental impacts of the proposed activities of a project. The IEE identifies any potential environmental impacts under different stages of the sub-project implementation and includes environmental management and monitoring plans for the various components. It also describes the appropriate institutional framework to ensure proper implementation of the environmental safeguards.
The sub-project "Underpass at Chinnakkada in Kollam Municipal Corporation (KMC) includes construction of an underpass to the existing Railway Over Bridge at Chinnakkada. The project was conceived to alleviate the traffic congestion at Chinnakkada and to facilitate easy movement of the traffic.
Though the sub-project aims to improve the free flow of traffic which is beneficial to the public, certain activities involved during various phases of the project may have potential to cause certain negative environmental impacts. These impacts may arise during implementation and operation phase and may also arise after end of operation period. The initial environmental examination (IEE) is conducted for the sub-project to identify these negative impacts of the sub-project based on the scale and magnitude of activities coupled with the environmental setting of the project location and to develop appropriate environmental management plan (EMP) to be incorporated in the design and implementation to ensure that the sub-project is unlikely to cause any negative impacts.
The Sub-project was appraised by the funding agency ADB during PPTA (Project Preparatory Technical Assistance) and had judged to have some adverse environmental impacts but of lesser degree and/or significance and has categorized as B. An initial environmental examination (lEE) is required to determine whether significant environmental impacts warranting an EIA are likely. If an EIA is not needed, the lEE is regarded as the final environmental assessment report. A subproject is categorized as Category B Sensitive if that sub-project has environmentally sensitive components Category - A projects are those having significant environmental impact and that requires a full -fledged Environmental Impact Assessment Study. Category C are those projects unlikely to cause any environmental impacts.
The sub-project location is at Kollam and the site is Chinnakkada junction. The underpass is at chainage 0+165m from the fuel station near Chinnakkada traffic island.
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The proposed underpass consists of a two lane vehicular underpass to the Railway Over Bridge approach road at Chinnakkada. The approach road to the underpass and post the underpass in chainage 0+270m will be built new and approach road of ROB will be rebuilt with pre-cast Reinforced Earth Panel side walls as it has to be dismantled for the construction
Initially the height of the underpass opening was 5 m and now as per the direction of regulatory authorities the height had to be increased to 5.5 m which is a slight change in the original scope of the work and as per ADBs policy requirement when a sub-projects scope of work changes an IEE is to be carried out or to be revised to assess the environmental implications if any of the project due to the change in scope of the work.
Environmental settings of the sub-project area in terms of ambient air, noise, vegetation etc were established, analyzed and screened. The screening for environmental impacts is done in all the four phases of the project; viz. planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance.
There are chances of noise, dust and emission of hazardous materials during construction activities. The operation of generators, mixing plants, earth movers as well as the construction activities may cause dust and noise pollution. It will be ensured that the plant and equipments employed in the construction will comply fully with environmental standards. Regular wetting of stock piles of sand and jelly will be ensured to reduce dust emission. Dust curtain will be provided to the construction site. No emission of any hazardous materials anticipated. The main purpose of KSUDP is to improve urban environmental conditions. As such, there are many environmental benefits to the proposed subproject. However potential short and long term adverse environmental impacts are anticipated. It takes the subproject components with identified environmental consequences and considers them in the context of the receiving environment. Mitigation measures are proposed with recommended monitoring actions to be conducted during implementation to minimize any adverse environmental impacts. The mitigation measures will form the basis for an environmental monitoring plan during the implementation stages of KSUDP projects.
Based on the forecasting of the environment impacts due to the subproject an environment Management Plan is prepared for various components of the project. More over responsibility of implementing the mitigation measures were fixed and agencies responsible for carrying out the measures were identified.
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Major environmental issues identified are the air pollution and enhanced noise level during the construction and operational phases of the subproject. An Environmental Monitoring Plan is prepared for the subproject. The monitoring plan presents the recommended environmental monitoring activities The executing agency for KSUDP subprojects is the Local Self Government Department (LSGD) and has established a Project Management Unit (PMU) for this purpose. The project implementation Unit of KSUDP established in Kollam Municipal Corporation is in charge of executing the project and monitors the implementation of Environment Management Plan. No significant/potential adverse impacts are anticipated on the environment due to the proposed project and there are no ecological sensitive issues of concern at the site. There is no biosphere reserve, National Park, Wild life, Bird sanctuary, Tiger or elephant reserve, mangrove areas, habitat of important migratory birds/animals, reserve/protected areas, zoological/botanical gardens within 10 km radius of the proposed site. It is concluded that the sub-project will have a temporary impact on the environment during the construction phase but with the implementation of Environment Management Plan the potential impacts can be negotiated to a very great extent. The IEE was carried out to assess whether the change in scope of the work ie., due to increase in height of the underpass opening there would be any cumulative effect on the potential impact but it is ruled out as the minor change in height will no way affect or increase the quantum of impact when considering the sub-project as a whole.
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Initial Environment Examination ReportInitial Environment Examination ReportInitial Environment Examination ReportInitial Environment Examination Report
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1. Introduction1. Introduction1. Introduction1. Introduction Kerala Sustainable Urban Development Project (KSUDP) covers the five Municipal Corporations
of the State namely Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kochi, Thrissur and Kozhikode. The project
aims to improve and expand the urban infrastructure and services in these cities. The
rehabilitation, improvement and expansion of the following municipal services will be taken up
under the project.
Water supply
Sewerage and sanitation
Drainage
Municipal solid waste management and
Urban roads
An IEE is initial examination of potential environmental impacts of the proposed activities
of a project. The IEE identifies any potential environmental impacts under different
stages of the sub-project implementation and includes environmental management and
monitoring plans for the various components. It also describes the appropriate
institutional framework to ensure proper implementation of the environmental
safeguards.
The sub-project "Underpass at Chinnakkada in Kollam Municipal Corporation (KMC)
includes construction of an underpass to the existing Railway Over Bridge at
Chinnakkada. The project was conceived to alleviate the traffic congestion at
Chinnakkada and to facilitate easy movement of the traffic.
2. Need for the subproje2. Need for the subproje2. Need for the subproje2. Need for the subprojecccctttt Being the prime location of the city, during peak hours the traffic at Chinnakkada
Junction gets terribly congested due to the crossing of the beach road and other access
roads to commercial centers of the area from the NH-66(NH-47 renamed) at
Chinnakkada junction. Road blocks are frequent on this stretch which made the project
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authorities to think upon an alternative provision to manage the heavy traffic at this busy
intersection. An underpass in two lanes to the approach road of the Railway Over Bridge
at Chinnakkada will create a new carriage way that joins the beach road ahead away
from the present intersection at Chinnakkada. It will also facilitate free flow of traffic on
the National Highway 66.
3. Lev3. Lev3. Lev3. Level of Environmental Examination el of Environmental Examination el of Environmental Examination el of Environmental Examination
Though the sub-project aims to improve the free flow of traffic which is beneficial to the
public, certain activities involved during various phases of the project may have potential
to cause certain negative environmental impacts. These impacts may arise during
implementation and operation phase and may also arise after end of operation period.
The initial environmental examination (IEE) is conducted for the sub-project to identify
these negative impacts of the sub-project based on the scale and magnitude of activities
coupled with the environmental setting of the project location and to develop appropriate
environmental management plan (EMP) to be incorporated in the design and
implementation to ensure that the sub-project is unlikely to cause any negative impacts.
The project was appraised during the PPTA (Project Preparatory Technical Assistance)
stage and the work was awarded in November 2008 but due to the delay in handing over
the land required for the work from Indian railways the works could start only in May
2014 after negotiating all the hurdles of the project.
Initially the height of the underpass opening was 5 m and now as per the direction of
regulatory authorities the height had to be increased to 5.5 m which is a slight change in
the original scope of the work and as per ADBs policy requirement when a sub-projects
scope of work changes an IEE is to be carried out or to be revised to assess the
environmental implications if any of the project due to the change in scope of the work.
The ADB Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist for Road projects in the ADB
website was used to screen the subproject for environmental impacts and to determine
the scope of the IEE investigation.
The IEE is prepared based on primary data, secondary sources of information and field
reconnaissance surveys.
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4. Current Regulatory Pr4. Current Regulatory Pr4. Current Regulatory Pr4. Current Regulatory Provisionsovisionsovisionsovisions
The environmental assessment and review process for any sub-project included under
KSUDP should address the requirements of Government of India's (GoI) environmental
legislation. In 1986, the Environment (Protection) Act was promulgated as an umbrella
legislation that supplements existing environmental regulations. Under this Act a
framework for environmental clearance was introduced in 1994, requiring that
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) be conducted for new development projects
with a cost of Rs.1,000 million (approximately US$22.22million) or more and capacity
expansion/ augmentation with cost of Rs.500 million (approximately US$11.11million).
This Notification is now superseded by the Notification dated 14th September, 2006 1
and provides a detailed and comprehensive frame work for environmental clearance,
requiring that Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) be conducted for new
development projects. Projects are now required to pass through a process of screening,
scoping and classification either as category A or Category B, depending on severity of
impacts and nature of projects, with stipulated thresholds for various types of projects for
categorization.
Any component of urban infrastructure project having potential to generate sewage or
trade effluent will come under the purview of the Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974. Such projects have to obtain consent to establish under section 25
of the Act from Kerala State Pollution Control Board before starting implementation and
consent to operate before commissioning. The Water Act also requires the occupier of
such sub-projects to take measures for abating the possible pollution of receiving water
bodies.
The sub-projects having potential to emit air pollutants into the atmosphere have to
obtain consent to establish under section 21 of the Air (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1981 from Kerala State Pollution Control Board before starting
implementation and consent to operate before commissioning the project. The occupier
of the project/facility has the responsibility to adopt necessary air pollution control
measures for abating air pollution. Hot mix plant, wet mix plant, stone crushers,
generators etc established as part of the sub-project will fall under the purview of the Air
Act.
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The ADB guidelines stipulate addressing environmental concerns, if any, of a proposed
activity in the initial stages of Investment Program preparation. For this, the ADB
Guidelines categorizes the proposed components into varies categories (A, B, C or FI) to
determine the level of environmental assessment required to address the potential
impacts. Level of environmental assessment required for each category of Investment
Program as per ADB's Environmental Assessment Guidelines, 2003 is presented below:
Category A.Category A.Category A.Category A. Sub-project components with potential for significant adverse environmental
impacts. An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is required to address significant
impacts;
Category BCategory BCategory BCategory B.... Sub-project components judged to have some adverse environmental
impacts, but of lesser degree and/or significance than those for Category A projects. An
initial environmental examination (lEE) is required to determine whether significant
environmental impacts warranting an EIA are likely. If an EIA is not needed, the lEE is
regarded as the final environmental assessment report. A subproject is categorized as
Category B Sensitive, if that sub-project has environmentally sensitive components. The
projects that are near to environmentally sensitive areas, or that involve deforestation,
loss of bio-diversity, involuntary resettlement, processing, handling or disposal of
hazardous substances or activities that may be of concern of wide group of external
stakeholders are categorized as B Sensitive;
Category C.Category C.Category C.Category C. Components of sub-projects unlikely to have adverse environmental
impacts. No EIA or lEE is required, although environmental implications are still
reviewed; and
Category Fl.Category Fl.Category Fl.Category Fl. Projects are classified as Category FI if they involve a credit line through a
financial intermediary or an equity investment in a financial intermediary. The financial
intermediary must apply an environmental management system. unless all sub-projects
will results in insignificant environmental impacts.
The environmental compliance requirements of the sub-project are detailed in table1.
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Table 1: Table 1: Table 1: Table 1: Environmental Compliance Requirements of the Sub-Project
Components of Sub-Project
Environmental Acts/Regulation
Compliance Requirement
During Construction of underpass
1. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, as amended from time to time 2. The Air (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act 1981, as amended from time to time 3. Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2000
The contractor is required to obtain consent for making discharge of the sewage from construction camps from KSPCB before starting the construction camps. Consent to establish hot mix plants, diesel generator sets etc is to be obtained by the contractor from the KSPCB before starting implementation. Consent to operate hot-mix plants, diesel generator sets etc is to be obtained by the contractor from the KSPCB before starting construction. The contractor should keep copies of the valid consent to operate the crusher and M-Sand units issued to the operators from the KSPCB The MSW generated at construction sites and labour camps are to be managed by the contractor. The contractor has to make arrangements for the management of debris and construction waste generated.
Mining of Earth Kerala Mining Act
The contractor has to ensure that the required permission is obtained from the competent authority
Supply of sand Kerala Mining Act
The contractor has to ensure that the required permission is obtained from the competent authority
All components The Environment Policy and Operations Manual (OM) 2003, Environmental Considerations in ADB Operation and 2010
Categorization of sub-project components into A, B or C and developing required level of environmental assessment for each component
5. Location and Layout5. Location and Layout5. Location and Layout5. Location and Layout
The sub-project location is at Kollam and the site is Chinnakkada junction. The
underpass is at chainage 0+165m from the fuel station near Chinnakkada traffic island.
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Figure: 1 Map of Kerala
Figure: 2 Kollam district map
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The proposed location falls only in Seismic Zone III (Moderate). It is also noted that no
notified World Heritage Site, Archeological Monuments under ASIs Central list/State list
are located within the vicinity of the site. A clock tower of heritage value is situated
adjacent to the Railway over bridge and the sub-project in no way affect the clock tower.
There is no biosphere reserve, National Park, Wild life/Bird sanctuary, Tiger or elephant
reserve, important bird migratory route, mangrove areas, habitat of migratory
birds/animals, reserve/protected areas, zoological/botanical gardens within 1 km radius
of the proposed site.
Figure.3 Layout of Chinnakkada underpass
6666. Subproject Component Description. Subproject Component Description. Subproject Component Description. Subproject Component Description
The proposed underpass consists of a two lane vehicular underpass to the Railway
Over Bridge approach road at Chinnakkada. The approach road to the underpass and
post the underpass in chainage 0+270m will be built new and approach road of ROB will
be rebuilt with pre-cast Reinforced Earth Panel side walls as it has to be dismantled for
the construction. Traffic to and from Thiruvananthapuram and Alleppey can move over
the ROB. Vehicles that need a bye pass to the beach road and other access roads of
the city can take the underpass and reach the junction ahead of Chinnakkada junction
towards the beach. A U - turn at chainage 0+190 of the underpass road facilitates
vehicular traffic to the Chinnakkada traffic island. Also vehicles from the road NH 208
Kollam - Thiruvallam road coming from Kadappakkada can take the underpass to move
on to the beach road. The ROB is at chainage 0+165 and underpass is at chainage
0+164
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Details of the underpass and ROB approach roadDetails of the underpass and ROB approach roadDetails of the underpass and ROB approach roadDetails of the underpass and ROB approach road UnUnUnUnderpassderpassderpassderpass Total length of Underpass opening 16 m
Width of underpass opening 11m
Height of the underpass opening 5.5 m
Total length of the underpass road from Chinnakkada till Kumar theatre.
270m
Foot path Along the left side of the carriage way and
underpass 1.5m wide
Provision of storm water drainage
Along the carriage way 0.60m wide
Provision of service duct Under footpath 0.3 m deep and 1.1 m
wide ROB Approach roadROB Approach roadROB Approach roadROB Approach road---- NH 66NH 66NH 66NH 66((((NHNHNHNH----47 renamed as 47 renamed as 47 renamed as 47 renamed as NH NH NH NH 66)66)66)66)
NH road width 11.00 m Total length of the NH-66 from the Chinnakkada Junction to the Railway Over Bridge
164m
Fixing of Reinforced Earth Panel on either sides (along NH -66 till ROB)
210m
Provision of Service duct On either sides 1.35m wide and 0.30
m deep Foot path On either sides 1.5m
wide
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Figure-4 Plan and profile of the proposed Chinnakkada underpass (ROB)
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Figure-5 Plan and profile of the proposed Chinnakkada underpass
7. City Environmental Settings7. City Environmental Settings7. City Environmental Settings7. City Environmental Settings
During the PPTA stage of the project, sub-project activities were tentatively assessed
and presented in the report. Subsequently characterization surveys and geo-technical
studies at the site were carried out. The layout and detailed design of the sub-project
were finalized. The environmental assessment of the sub-project is done as per ADB's
Environmental Assessment Guidelines and the Environmental Assessment and Review
Framework (EARF) approved for the project to ensure that the sub-project is complying
with the existing environmental regulations of the country and will not have any adverse
impact on the environment.
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7.1 Physical Features7.1 Physical Features7.1 Physical Features7.1 Physical Features Kollam, a city along Lakshadweep Sea, is situated in 8 50' North Latitude and 76
35' East Longitude. Ashtamudi Lake, the second largest wetland of Kerala
recognized under Ramsar International Treaty for Wetland Protection, abuts the
Northern boundary of the City. Kollam is about 72km north of Thiruvananthapuram
and about 152km south of Kochi. It has a good road network, which has links to all
major towns and cities in Kerala as well as to other Indian States. The city has an
almost smooth topography and the altitude varies from 0 to 10m above Mean Sea
Level (MSL). The gradually sloping terrain towards west favours natural drainage.
7.2 Climate7.2 Climate7.2 Climate7.2 Climate
Kollam region has hot humid climate and relative humidity varies from 63 percent in
January to 87 percent in June and July. The annual variation of temperature ranges
between 22C and 33C. The region experiences four typical seasons, namely the
dry weather season from December to February, hot weather season from March to
May, southwest & northeast monsoon, and wet season prevailing from June to
November. The wet season is associated with the months in which southwest and
northeast monsoons occur. This season is spread over a period of six months from
June to November. The average annual rainfall is 2779mm
7.3 Land Use7.3 Land Use7.3 Land Use7.3 Land Use
The land use data of Kollam Municipal Corporation for 2000 is presented in table 2.
Total area of Kollam Municipality was 18.5 sq. km in 2000 and with the merging up
of nearby Panchayats to constitute Kollam Municipal Corporation; the area has
increased to 57.31 sq. km. The land use of the newly added areas is mainly
agricultural and residential with low density settlements in fringe areas. Major use of
urban land is under residential use, which includes not only the area occupied by the
houses, but also the small coconut gardens around the house as well.
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Table 2: Table 2: Table 2: Table 2: Land Use of Kollam Municipal Corporation
Type of Land UseType of Land UseType of Land UseType of Land Use Area in kmArea in kmArea in kmArea in km2222 % of total area% of total area% of total area% of total area
Residential Residential Residential Residential
Public and Semi Public Public and Semi Public Public and Semi Public Public and Semi Public
Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial
Industrial Industrial Industrial Industrial ---- Major Major Major Major
Parks and Open Spaces Parks and Open Spaces Parks and Open Spaces Parks and Open Spaces
Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation
Paddy Fields Paddy Fields Paddy Fields Paddy Fields
Water Bodies Water Bodies Water Bodies Water Bodies
34.6934.6934.6934.69
1.74 1.74 1.74 1.74
0.690.690.690.69
1.131.131.131.13
0.340.340.340.34
2.222.222.222.22
4.944.944.944.94
11.5611.5611.5611.56
60.53
3.04
1.21
1.97
0.59
3.87
8.62
20.17
Total 57.3157.3157.3157.31 100.00100.00100.00100.00
Source:Source:Source:Source: Development Plan for Kollam (2011), Kollam Development Authority (July 2000).
7.4 Socio Economic 7.4 Socio Economic 7.4 Socio Economic 7.4 Socio Economic In the industrial sector cashew processing, fishing and fish processing, coir and coir
products manufacturing are the important activities in Kollam. One-third of the state's
fish catch is from Kollam, which is one of the important fishing harbours along the
Kerala coast. Prawn farming in numerous canals and water bodies associated with
backwaters and coir retting and coir yarn making are major economic activities.
Other important economic sectors are trade and commerce including hotels and
restaurants. The overall potential for growth is moderate.
Kollam Municipal Corporation is an ancient commercial centre. Traditional industries like
coir industry and cashew processing industry are the main economic activity in the city.
Many state and central government offices, government and private organizations and
companies related to coir industry and cashew industry is situated in the city. However
major population in the KMC forms the middle class and upper middle class families.
The influx of people from other parts of India is more in Kollam Municipal Corporation for
the last two generations.
7.5 Tourism7.5 Tourism7.5 Tourism7.5 Tourism Places of tourist interest in and around Kollam are Thankassery, Thirumullavaram
Beach, Mayyanad, Sasthamkotta, Ochira, Kulathupuzha, Thenmala, Palaruvi waterfalls,
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Matha Amrithanandamayi Ashram at Vallikkavu, Jatayupara and Shenduruny wildlife
sanctuary. Tourists visiting Kollam are attracted more towards leisure tourism including
beaches, eco-tourism and historical monuments. The average tourist arrivals are to the
tune of 85,000 domestic tourists and 15,000 foreign tourists (Source: District Tourism
Promotion Council, Kollam).
7.6 Population7.6 Population7.6 Population7.6 Population
Kollam Municipal Corporation was constituted in October 2001 by merging Kollam
Municipality and four nearby Panchayats namely Vadakkevila, Kilikolloor,
Sakthikulangara and Eravipuram. MC has an area of 57.31sq km with a population of
361,441 (Census 2011) in 78,182 households. The area of the Kollam Municipal
Corporation increased from 18.4sq km (1981-1991) to 57.31sq km, while population
increased from 33,739 persons to 361,441.
7.77.77.77.7 Forest Forest Forest Forest
No forest is preset within 30km from the subproject site. On the eastern side of the
district abundant forest is available. These forests may be broadly classified into three
categories namely (a) southern tropical wet ever green forests (b) southern tropical and
semi ever green forests and (c) southern tropical moist deciduous forests.
8. Site Environmental Settings8. Site Environmental Settings8. Site Environmental Settings8. Site Environmental Settings
Ambient air quality is important in judging impact potential for construction activities.
Data for both particulate (SPM and RSPM) and gaseous pollutants (SO2 and NOx) is
presented in the IEE.
The generation of noise and increase in the noise levels is very much important in the
case of road projects. Water quality (surface and groundwater) of the adjacent water
bodies will not have much impact, in general, for any road related subproject.
8.18.18.18.1 Air QualityAir QualityAir QualityAir Quality
Sub-project site is located in prime commercial area where vehicular traffic is very high.
To establish the baseline air quality of the area data available with the pollution control
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Board and data generated as part of periodic environmental monitoring of KSUDP sub
projects are presented below. The nearest monitoring station of Kerala State Pollution
Control Board is at Kadappakkada which is only 2.5 km away when aerial distance is
counted and the situation at the monitoring station and that at the underpass is more or
less similar, the data available that of the Kadappakkada station can be considered to
establish the baseline air quality of the sub-project site.
Table 3: Baseline Ambient Air Quality at Kadappakkada
Parameter Standard, g/m3 Observed value at project site,
g/m3, (except CO2)
Mean Annual
average
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) 60 (24 hours average) 2 - 29.12 2.08
Oxides of Nitrogen (NO2) 60 (24 hours average) 17.9 - 65.52 18.76
Suspended Particulate Matter
(SPM)
140 (24 hours
average)
2 - 170 108.39
Respirable Particulate Matter 60 (24 hours average) 59.7 - 123.6 59.88
Source: Water and Air quality Directory 2010, KSPCB, Thiruvananthapuram
Table 4: Baseline Ambient Air Quality at Chinnakkada Sl. No
Parameters Result Standard (CPCB Industrial, residential, rural and other areas for 24 hrs)
1. Suspended Particulate Matter(g/m3)
160.2 100
2. Respirable Particulate Matter (g/m3)
71.8 100
Source: Environmental quality monitoring of KSUDP November2013 It can be seen that the suspended particulate matter at the project site is higher than the
standard which could be due to the high traffic density of the area and also the dust
emanating from the nearby warehouse of the railways nearby the monitoring site.
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8.28.28.28.2 Noise Noise Noise Noise
The sub-project site is a commercial area. Sound level at the site was monitored as part
of field investigation carried out as per the periodic environmental quality monitoring of
KSUDP sub-projects. The monitoring results are presented in Table 4. It is normal that
due to heavy traffic plying at the junction the noise levels at the sampling point is quite
high.
Table Table Table Table 5555: : : : Noise Level near Clock tower at Chinnakkada
Sl.NoSl.NoSl.NoSl.No Description Value reported in
dB(A)Leq.
Limit for
Commercial area in
dB(A) Leq
1 Noise level (Day time) 80.2 65
2 Noise level (Night time) 42.9 55
Source: Environmental quality monitoring of KSUDP November2013
8.38.38.38.3 Topography and SoilTopography and SoilTopography and SoilTopography and Soil
Topographically, the area adjacent to subproject site forms almost a plain land and
show gentle slope towards east. The site is covered mainly with lateritic silty loamy
soil. The soil is highly porous and well drained.
8.48.48.48.4 GeologyGeologyGeologyGeology
The soil at site consisting of clayey silt and silty sand is loose to medium dense at
all levels. The laterite zone, being permeable is known to be a good aquifer for
groundwater.
8.58.58.58.5 Surface WaterSurface WaterSurface WaterSurface Water
The Kollam river is the nearest major surface water source. This river drains out
into the Ashtamudi lake towards the north and into the sea in Thiruvananthapuram
towards south.
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8.68.68.68.6 Ground WaterGround WaterGround WaterGround Water
Ground water in the sub-project area occurs under confined and semi confined
conditions. The course, porous and permeable layers of laterite form aquifer system. The
main recharge to groundwater takes place from precipitation. Few numbers of open
wells exist around the site and these open wells are mainly used for domestic purposes.
Depth of ground water level ranges between 1.5m and 6.2m below the ground level. The
directional flow of ground water is mainly from west to east.
Ground water quality was also continuously studied by KSPCB. The ground water quality
analysis results of ground water sample collected from an open well located at
Kureepuzha is presented in Table 5.
TableTableTableTable 6666: : : : Ground Water Quality at Kureepuzha, Kollam Characteristics Unit Observed Value Standard
pH - 6.3 6.5-8.5
Conductivity mhos/cm 345
BOD mg/l 1.95 2
Total coliform no/100ml 700 50
Fecal coliform no/100ml 360
Source:Source:Source:Source: Water and Air quality Directory 2010, KSPCB, Thiruvananthapuram
8.78.78.78.7 Ecological ResourceEcological ResourceEcological ResourceEcological Resource
No forest, wild life sanctuaries are situated near to the sub-project site. There are no
mangroves in the identified site and there will not be any destruction of mangroves.
Coconut trees, mango trees, tamarind, teak, badaam etc. are very common near to the
project site.
The subproject area is thoroughly investigated and it is understood that there are no rare
and endangered species (flora and fauna) exist within the location of proposal to widen
the foot path to 150cm without disturbing the local ecosystem.
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9999 Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
The main purpose of the sub-project "Chinnakkada underpass under KSUDP, is to
improve the congested traffic of prime location in Kollam Municipal Corporation area. As
such there are many environmental benefits to be gained from the proposed subproject
in terms of Environmental quality. This section, proposes to focus on the identification of
potential adverse environmental impacts short term and long term. Mitigation measures
are proposed to minimize the adverse environmental impacts identified.
Recommendations for environmental monitoring to be conducted during the design,
implementation and operation of project and agencies responsible for monitoring are
also drawn up.
The screening for environmental impacts is done in all the four phases of the project; viz.
planning, design, construction and operation and maintenance.
Location Impacts. Impacts associated with the planning are mainly due to site
selection. Location impacts include on site biophysical array and
encroachment/impact either directly or indirectly on adjacent environments. It also
includes the impacts on the people who will lose their homes or livelihood due to
the development of the proposed site;
Design Impacts. Impacts arising from the design of the project, including the
technology used, scale of operation/throughput, waste production, discharge
specification, pollution sources and ancillary services;
Construction Impacts. Impacts associated with the site cleaning, earth works,
physical construction related materials movements and works, machinery, vehicles
and workers. It also includes the erosion, dust, noise, traffic congestion and waste
production associated with the construction activities; and
O&M Impacts. Impacts arising from the operation and maintenance of the
infrastructure facility provided under the project. These include the impacts arising
from the management of the infrastructure facility and health and safety hazards to
the operating staff.
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9.19.19.19.1 Cultural Heritage Cultural Heritage Cultural Heritage Cultural Heritage
A part of the land required for the project i.e., about 0.8 hectares is leased for a period
of 35 years from the Indian railways by the Municipal Corporation. No private property
or any other land was acquired or required to be acquired for the sub project. The
subproject has been designed taking the entire land as project site. Households,
residents and business establishments do not exist around the site. Local vendors
around the site were rehabilitated.
Due to implementation of the proposed subproject there is no encroachment into
cultural heritage or any other protected structures. The proposed subproject will in no
way adversely affect the residences, religious institutions and educational institutions
situated near the project area. The nearest hospital is at least 600 m away towards the
beach road and not in upwind down wind vicinity. Nearby educational institution is
situated 1.5 km away. No major educational institutions or sensitive receptors are
around the immediate vicinity of the site.
There is no encroachment to cultural, heritage and other protected structures adjacent
to the subproject site. The Clock tower which is of heritage value to the people of Kollam
city is left untouched.
9.2 Loss of Household, Business Premises or Livelihood 9.2 Loss of Household, Business Premises or Livelihood 9.2 Loss of Household, Business Premises or Livelihood 9.2 Loss of Household, Business Premises or Livelihood
The area required for the subproject is available with the Municipal Corporation. The
sub-project has been designed taking the entire land as project site. No households and
residents are affected and the business premises that are affected are rehabilitated.
9.39.39.39.3 Ground Water ContaminationGround Water ContaminationGround Water ContaminationGround Water Contamination
The ground water table at the site was noticed to be between 5.5m and 16.5m below
ground level during the field study conducted. With proper care and adopting proper
design criteria ground water contamination can be avoided.
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9.4 Existence of Surface Water Source9.4 Existence of Surface Water Source9.4 Existence of Surface Water Source9.4 Existence of Surface Water Source The water quality of water bodies may be affected due to storm over runoff during
construction stage. The subproject site is on the embankment of the approach roads and
so any diversion of storm water from other areas does not arise. However, proper care
has to be taken to avoid all types of erosion.
9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 Loss of Amenity Loss of Amenity Loss of Amenity Loss of Amenity
The establishment of the footpath to the ROB will not have much adverse impact on the
amenities of the local people. The amenity to the people such as water supply, power
supply, transportation facilities etc, will in no way be affected by the implementation of
the subproject. On the other hand the convenience to pedestrian movement will be
improving considerably
9.6 Removal of Trees 9.6 Removal of Trees 9.6 Removal of Trees 9.6 Removal of Trees A tree along the alignment of the underpass has to cut and the same has been done
after getting the required permission from the Assistant Conservator of forests, Social
Forestry division Kollam
9.7 S9.7 S9.7 S9.7 Silt Runoff from Construction ilt Runoff from Construction ilt Runoff from Construction ilt Runoff from Construction
No silt runoff is anticipated during the construction of the underpass. The soil is sandy
and is of high percolation capacity. There are no water bodies nearby the site and the
project site is relatively in low level than the surrounding areas which rules out erosion of
the soil from the project site.
9.8 Social Conflict between Workers 9.8 Social Conflict between Workers 9.8 Social Conflict between Workers 9.8 Social Conflict between Workers
Contractor may bring his own workers for construction activities which may affect the
interest of the local workers. To negotiate the situation local workers will also be
engaged by the contractor.
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9.9 Noise, Dust or Hazardous Materials9.9 Noise, Dust or Hazardous Materials9.9 Noise, Dust or Hazardous Materials9.9 Noise, Dust or Hazardous Materials
There are chances of noise, dust and emission of hazardous materials during
construction activities. The operation of generators, mixing plants, earth movers as well
as the construction activities may cause dust and noise pollution. It will be ensured that
the plant and equipments employed in the construction will comply fully with
environmental standards. Regular wetting of stock piles of sand and metals will be
ensured to reduce dust emission. Dust curtain will be provided to the construction site.
No emission of any hazardous materials anticipated.
9.10 Improper Disposal of Wast9.10 Improper Disposal of Wast9.10 Improper Disposal of Wast9.10 Improper Disposal of Waste by Workerse by Workerse by Workerse by Workers
The workers engaged in construction activities may be provided with labour quarters/
settlement. The indiscriminate disposal of waste by workers may contaminate the
surroundings of workers camp shed. The contractor will be insisted to provide proper
sanitation facilities at labour quarters/settlement. The solid waste management facilities
at labour camps shall be in agreement with the programme of the Kollam Municipal
Corporation the local body. Arrangements for issuing proper awareness on solid waste
management to workers will also be made.
It has to be taken into account that the breeding of mosquitoes in and around labour
camps are to be avoided by taking measures to avoid any stagnation of water. In this
connection the guidelines for siting and management of labour camps will be considered.
9.11 Indiscriminate Disposal of Indiscriminate Disposal of Indiscriminate Disposal of Indiscriminate Disposal of debris/debris/debris/debris/Silt Silt Silt Silt
The silt/debris generated during construction, if not properly handled, may cause
contamination of the surrounding area. Proper stock piling of silt/debris at site,
examination of the possibilities of reuse opportunities of silt/debris, identification of site
for disposal of silt/debris, and proper management, like covering of the disposal site on
completion of work, protection against spillages during transportation of silt/debris, and
maintenance of the transportation vehicles will be ensured by specific condition in the
work contract. Also provision to store temporarily the construction debris at a ground in
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possession of the corporation is also made in consultation with the Municipal
Corporation of Kollam.
9.129.129.129.12 Exposure of Workers to Contaminated siteExposure of Workers to Contaminated siteExposure of Workers to Contaminated siteExposure of Workers to Contaminated site
There are chances of workers exposed to contaminated and hazardous work
environment. Necessary provisions for providing appropriate protective gears
(Gumboots, gloves, masks etc.) are to be ensured. Impart training to workers on the
potential dangers and health effects at construction sites particularly due to exposure of
workers to contaminated site will be given. Moreover need for the use of protective
gears by the workers and staff at the site will be made essential in the contract
document.
9.139.139.139.13 Work Safety Measures Work Safety Measures Work Safety Measures Work Safety Measures
All required work safety measures are to be taken during the course of work. Being a
project involving various types of civil and mechanical works, excavation etc, and the
safety of workers is very important. The workers are to be provided with all safety
gadgets such as boots, goggles, glows, caps, colourd jackets, masks, etc. and ensure
use of all these personal protective equipments when engaged in works.
The working environment should be properly managed. During excavation activities
adequate barricading has to be provided to avoid mishaps. This may include providing
obstruction barriers establishing notice boards etc. Safety of workers should be the prime
motto for the successful completion of the subproject. All personal safety gadgets have
to be provided according to the condition of the site and considering the type of work
being done.
To have an effective Personal Protective Equipment Program, supervisors must be
convinced of the hazards particularly during road works and must be held accountable
for their employees' use of personal protective equipment. In this connection it is
essential to have a safety orientation for the benefit of new employees. By the safety
program it is essential to motivate employees to continue to use protective equipment.
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The correct personal protective equipment with a good training program can provide
workers with a large measure of safety when other controls are inadequate or not
feasible. Personal protective equipment can be effective only when it is selected based
on the specific hazards (sample assessment at the end of this policy) in the workplace,
when employees are trained in its use and the equipment is properly tested, maintained
and worn.
In the work-site the contractor has to provide and maintain safe systems of work which
include provisions for adequate and appropriate first-aid box, first-aid room and first-aid
equipment.
During operation stage of the approach roads, it is to be ensured that all required and
necessary traffic signals are in place. It is advisable to provide hand rails on entire length
of the approach road.
The contractor is responsible for the preparation and implementation of a health safety
plan and to ensure that all the requirements are included in the works.
9.149.149.149.14 Traffic Management Safety Traffic Management Safety Traffic Management Safety Traffic Management Safety
The success of any projects depends on the proper traffic management and safety
measures. This is particularly in the case of Kerala because most of the roads are very
narrow. Special attention has to be taken for traffic management at the work site with the
help of traffic police. It is advisable to prepare a time schedule for bringing in
construction material and arranging the work. Whenever there is diversion of traffic
proper and clear sign boards are to be placed in order to avoid or minimize unnecessary
hardships to the general public. The traffic management plan during construction stage
is to be finalised in consultation with the Public Works department authorities, police
department authorities and the Kollam Municipal Corporation. The traffic management
plan is to be prepared adequately in advance and wide publicity has to be made through
local news papers and other media. This is to ensure that the hardships to the public due
to traffic diversion are minimized as far as possible. In order to ensure safety of workers
as well as public proper barricades are to be provided.
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10101010 Forecasting Environmental Impact and MitigationForecasting Environmental Impact and MitigationForecasting Environmental Impact and MitigationForecasting Environmental Impact and Mitigation
The main purpose of KSUDP is to improve urban environmental conditions. As such,
there are many environmental benefits to the proposed subproject. This section,
however, focuses on the identification of potential short and long term adverse
environmental impacts. It takes the subproject components with identified environmental
consequences and considers them in the context of the receiving environment.
Mitigation measures are proposed with recommended monitoring actions to be
conducted during implementation to minimize any adverse environmental impacts. The
mitigation measures will form the basis for an environmental monitoring plan during the
implementation stages of KSUDP projects.
Because of the large number of components considered in the city IEEs, only those
potential impacts where mitigation measures are required to avoid predicted problem are
discussed below.
Table Table Table Table 7777: : : : Potential Impacts and Mitigation MeasuresPotential Impacts and Mitigation MeasuresPotential Impacts and Mitigation MeasuresPotential Impacts and Mitigation Measures
Impacts Mitigation Measures Responsibility
Loss of on-site ecology
or natural feature
Control of site layout to avoid or minimize
loss of natural features. New and additional
trees will be planted wherever loss occurs
and to create an aesthetic appeal to the sub-
project
PIU, PMU
Loss of amenity
(aesthetics, property
values) to neighbors
Provision of a buffer zone on vulnerable
perimeters with greenbelt development by
planting bushes and landscaping to provide
physical separation and a visual screen for
the development and aesthetic appeal either.
PIU, PMU
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DesignDesignDesignDesign Impacts Mitigation Measures Responsibility
Bringing in prefabricated
structural materials and
connected risk
Ensure the prefabrication is done in
consonance with the environment and all
arrangements to overcome the risk in the
use of prefabricated materials will be taken
PIU, PMU
Construction Construction Construction Construction Impacts Mitigation Measures Responsibility
Silt runoff from
construction
operations causing
soil erosion and
affecting the water
quality /land
values
Implement construction site management to cover
site preparation, which minimizes clearing and
disturbance to adjoining vegetation and natural soil
surfaces from high velocity runoff; siting of
construction material stockpiles and access routes
to avoid any disturbance to adjoining vegetation
and natural areas; disposal of construction waste
to be determined on a case-by-case basis
(recycled use or landfill disposal should be
sought). Also re-filling the debris suitably will also
be considered to negotiate the disposal issues.
Head
contractor
(responsible
under contract
for all sub-
contractors)
and PIU
(monitoring)
Road blocking,
diversion and/or
increased traffic
during
construction works
Implement construction site management. Head
contractor
(responsible
under contract
for all sub-
contractors)
and PIU
(monitoring)
Noise and dust
from construction
activities
Implement construction site management to cover
dust and noise management (including water
spraying, dust curtains and scheduling of activities)
Head
contractor
(responsible
under contract
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for all sub-
contractors)
and PIU
(monitoring)
Providing safety measures to workers.
Implement safety measures including making
available gum boots, gloves, hats, safety jackets, ear
buds, goggles etc. to workers These personal worker
safety gadgets have to be provided according to the
condition of the site and considering the type of work
being done.
Head
contractor
(responsible
under contract
for all sub-
contractors)
and PIU
(monitoring)
11.11.11.11. Environmental Management PlanEnvironmental Management PlanEnvironmental Management PlanEnvironmental Management Plan
Based on the forecasting of the environment impacts due to the subproject an
environment Management Plan is prepared for various components for the project. More
over responsibility of implementing the mitigation measures were fixed and agencies
responsible for carrying out the measures were identified. Dust from unloading
operation inside the site may generate dust emission and nuisance.
The cost of each component was also considered. Each component of the subproject is
subjected to thorough assessment and the impacts and mitigation measures identified
were summarized and presented in Table 8.
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Table Table Table Table 8888: : : : Environmental Management Plan
Sl. No Description of
Impact
Magnitude of
Impact
Mitigation Measures
proposed
Responsibility Cost
Implementati
on
Supervision
1. 1
.
The health and
safety of the
workers
Permanent/lo
w
Provision of appropriate
protective gears to the
workers involved in
construction
PIU/KMC PMU Part of
construc
tion cost
2. Loss of
household,
business
premises or
livelihood
(gardens,
agricultural land)
Permanent
/medium
Affected persons are
rehabilitated.
KMC/PIU PMU Part of
resettle
ment
cost
3. Encroachment
to cultural,
heritage and
other protected
structures
(religious
places,
educational
institutions)
adjacent to the
sub project site.
Permanent/
low
There is no
encroachment to any
religious places,
educational institutions
etc
KMC/PIU PMU Part of
construc
tion
cost.
4. Existence of
residences
adjacent to the
sub-project site
Permanent/
low
This is for providing foot
path to an ROB.
KMC/PIU PMU Part of
construc
tion cost
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5. Ground water
contamination.
Permanent/
low
Threat to ground water
only during construction
phase. Lubricant oil and
fuel containment
arrangement should be
in place
KMC/PIU PMU Part of
O&M
Cost
6. Loss of amenity
(aesthetics,
property value)
and livelihood to
the neighbors.
Permanent/
low
Greenbelt by planting
bushes and landscaping
for aesthetic appeal of
the project.
KMC/PIU PMU KMC
7. Silt run off from
construction
operations
causing soil
erosion and
damage to water
quality/adjacent
land
Temporary/
low
Site preparation to
minimize clearance to
adjoining vegetation and
natural resources.
Protection of unstable
soil surface from high
velocity runoff with
interception drains and
stabilization.
Contractor PIU Part of
construc
tion cost
Proper siting and
protection of construction
materials
8.
Social conflict
between
workers from
other area and
local workers
Temporary/
low
Include a condition in the
contractor to engage
local labour as far as
possible.
PIU PMU NA
9. Noise, dust or
hazardous
materials arising
Temporary/
low
Plant and equipment employed in the construction will comply with environmental
Contractor PIU Part of
construc
tion cost
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from
construction
activity.
standards.
Regular wetting of stock piles of sand, metals; Dust curtain will be provided to the construction site.
10. Contamination
of land and
water due to
improper
disposal of
waste by
workers
Temporary/
low
Proper sanitation
facilities will be provided
to the labour
quarters/settlement
Contractor PIU Part of
construc
tion cost
11. Contamination
due to
indiscriminate
disposal of
soil/silt.
Temporary/
low
Proper stock piling of silt/soil at site;
Contractor PIU Part of
construc
tion cost Examine the reuse opportunities for silt/spoil; Identification of location for disposal of silt/spoil;
Proper covering of the disposal site on completion of work; Protection against contamination during transportation and maintenance of the transportation vehicles.
12. Exposure of
workers to
contaminated
site during
construction.
Temporary/
low
Provision of appropriate protective gears (Gumboots, gloves, masks etc.); training to workers regarding the potential dangers and health effects and need
Contractor PIU Part of
construc
tion cost
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for the use of protective gears
13. 1111
6666
Loss of
Greenery
Temporary/
low
It is proposed to develop
a green belt by planting
bushed and by
landscaping.
KMC/
Contracto
r
PMU Part of
Constru
ction
cost.
12. Institutional Requirement and Environmental Monitoring 12. Institutional Requirement and Environmental Monitoring 12. Institutional Requirement and Environmental Monitoring 12. Institutional Requirement and Environmental Monitoring
The executing agency for KSUDP subprojects is the Local Self Government Department
(LSGD) and has established a Project Management Unit (PMU) for this purpose. The
project implementation Unit of KSUDP established in Kollam Municipal Corporation is in
charge of executing the project and monitors the implementation of Environment
Management Plan.
An Environmental Specialist available as consultant to the Project Management Unit of
KSUDP will be availed for advice if required in matters relating to the Environment
management and monitoring of the sub-project. Also a fulltime Environmental Engineer
deputed from the Kerala State Pollution Control Board available at the PMU will also
oversee and help in matters related to the Environment management of sub-projects.
During project implementation the Environmental Specialist will (i) review the IEE/EIA
documents (ii) inspect and ensure compliance with the mitigation measures proposed in
the IEEs/EIAs and EMPs for all components of KSUDP and (iii) provide necessary
training.
During the construction phase, the Project Implementation Unit of the Kollam Municipal
Corporation will monitor the performance of the contractor who is contracted the work in
a manner that mitigates adverse environmental impacts during the construction phase.
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Mitigation measures of a planning, functional, institutional and procedural character will
be informed to the contractor. The PIU, with the support of the Project Management Unit
(PMU), will be responsible for monitoring and enforcement of Environment Management
Plan and its monitoring during construction.
During the operational phase, the Kollam Municipal Corporation, with the assistance of
KSPCB will be responsible for monitoring the performance of the infrastructure
components.
13. Environmental Monitoring Plan13. Environmental Monitoring Plan13. Environmental Monitoring Plan13. Environmental Monitoring Plan Major environmental issues identified are the air pollution and enhanced noise level
during the construction and operational phases of the subproject. An Environmental
Monitoring Plan is prepared for the subproject. The monitoring plan presents the
recommended environmental monitoring activities. The plan also identified the
agencies/institutions that are responsible for monitoring. Table 9 provides a summary of
recommended environmental monitoring plan based on responses to potential adverse
impacts identified. Contractor of the work shall prepare and submit a periodic quarterly
compliance report of Environmental monitoring to PIU invariably.
Table Table Table Table 9999: : : : Environmental Monitoring Plan
Project stage Type of Monitoring Location Parameters to be Monitored Frequency Responsibilit
y
Preliminary
Costing
Construction
Ambient air quality
Construction site and the vicinity
Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) Sulphur dioxide Methane Ammonia and Carbon Monoxide
Once in 3months
Contractor/PIU
Rs.5,000 per monitoring
Noise 1m outside the boundary on all 4 sides and one location at 500m away from the boundary
Sound level. Leq., (day and night)
Once in 3 months
Contractor/PIU
Rs. 2,000 per monitoring
Construction and Operation
Plantation bushes and maintenance of landscaping.
All vacant areas of the site
Plantation of bushes and landscaping starts once the civil works in the site is completed and constant surveillance afterwards
Const- ant surveillance
KMC Rs 50000
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14.14.14.14. Period of ImplementationPeriod of ImplementationPeriod of ImplementationPeriod of Implementation
The project was initially started in November 2008, but due to delay in handing over the
railway land in the alignment, the project was delayed and after deliberation over
deliberation only in May 2014 the work could be resumed after resolving all the issues
regarding the site handing over. The completion period of the work is 1 year.
15.15.15.15. Benefits of the ProjectBenefits of the ProjectBenefits of the ProjectBenefits of the Project
The project would substantially improve the general environmental quality of the area
and aesthetics. The congestion at the Chinnakkada junction will get alleviated and
facilitate the free flow of traffic.
16.16.16.16. Community ConsCommunity ConsCommunity ConsCommunity Consultation and Information Disclosureultation and Information Disclosureultation and Information Disclosureultation and Information Disclosure
During the project scoping exercise considerable dialogue have had with the Kollam
Municipal Corporation mayor, councilors and the staff. The details of the projects and the
environmental mitigation measures proposed were detailed to the councilors and
officials of Kollam Municipal Corporation during various deliberations. Also the project
has been a major appetizer to the media and the news regarding the work progress
frequently occupied spaces in the media with appraisal. Details of one to one public
consultation conducted has been annexed to this report as Annexure-IV
16.1 Grievance Redress Mechanism16.1 Grievance Redress Mechanism16.1 Grievance Redress Mechanism16.1 Grievance Redress Mechanism
The complaints/grievances related to the work, if any, will be addressed by the
PIU/KMC. The contractor will also assist the PIU/KMC. Any other complaints that
cannot be resolved at PIU will be addressed by the GRC constituted at PIU/KMC with
Respected Mayor of Kollam Municipal Corporation as chairperson. In case the
complaint received cannot be addressed by the GRC the same shall be forwarded to
PMU for facilitating further action to resolve the issue at appropriate level.
See Annexure VI Proceedings of the Project Manager constituting GRC
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17.17.17.17. Findings and Recommendations Findings and Recommendations Findings and Recommendations Findings and Recommendations
The subproject as described above on the basis of environmental assessment during the
project formulation stage was found to be environmentally acceptable and able to
proceed to the implementation phase. Certain environmental issues noticed during the
environmental assessment were listed out and an environment management plan to
address these issues were also drawn up and presented in table 8. The main
environmental issues noticed during the environmental assessment are those occurring
during construction stage. In order to meet the statutory requirements, the following
measures will be taken.
The materials required for construction activities will be purchased from agencies/
manufacturers having valid clearances from statutory authorities;
Equipments/plants/generators used in the construction activities will comply with the
environmental standards prescribed;
Sanction from the State Government will be obtained for cutting trees which are
prohibited under the Kerala Preservation of Trees Act, 1986
The mitigation measures proposed in the management plan has been incorporated in
project design and most of the mitigation costs are incidental to the construction costs.
The environment management plan and environmental monitoring plan will form part of
the contractual agreement with construction contractor, or directly implemented by the
PIU as facility operator, as required Work Practices.
18.18.18.18. ConclusionsConclusionsConclusionsConclusions
The subproject is considered not to have any significant environmental impacts and
classification B is considered appropriate.
The IEE report has thoroughly assessed all potential environmental impacts associated
with the subproject. The environmental impacts identified by the study are manageable,
and Kollam Municipal Corporation will implement the mitigation measures stated in the
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EMP and IEE reports. Therefore, no further environmental assessment is needed.
No significant/potential adverse impacts are anticipated on the environment due to the
proposed project and there are no ecological sensitive issues of concern at the site.
There is no biosphere reserve, National Park, Wild life, Bird sanctuary, Tiger or elephant
reserve, mangrove areas, habitat of important migratory birds/animals,
reserve/protected areas, zoological/botanical gardens within 10 km radius of the
proposed site.
Further it is confirmed that there is no rare, threatened and endangered species (flora
and fauna) within the site proposed for the subproject.
It is concluded that the sub-project as a whole will have a temporary impact on the
environment but with the implementation of Environment Management Plan the
potential impacts can be negotiated to a very great extent. The impact that may arise
due to the change in the height alone of the underpass is ruled out as the minor change
in height will no way affect or increase the quantum of impact when considering the sub-
project as a whole.
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ANNEXUREANNEXUREANNEXUREANNEXURE---- IIII
BUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLANBUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLANBUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLANBUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN
A. Construction Period (for a period of 6months)A. Construction Period (for a period of 6months)A. Construction Period (for a period of 6months)A. Construction Period (for a period of 6months)
1. Ambient air quality monitoring during construction stage anticipating eight(2 loc.x 4 times) monitoring, total cost involved Rs. 40000.00
2. Noise monitoring during construction stage, anticipating eight(2 loc.x 4 times) monitoring, total cost involved Rs. 16,000.00
C. Development of Greenbelt C. Development of Greenbelt C. Development of Greenbelt C. Development of Greenbelt
Plantation of bushes on the embankment of roads and
maintenance cost, part of operation and maintenance cost Rs. 50,000.00
Total anticipated cTotal anticipated cTotal anticipated cTotal anticipated cost for environment monitoring ost for environment monitoring ost for environment monitoring ost for environment monitoring Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. 111106060606,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 .00.00.00.00
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ANNEXUREANNEXUREANNEXUREANNEXURE---- II II II II
DETAILEDDETAILEDDETAILEDDETAILED BUDGET BASED ON THE ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLANBUDGET BASED ON THE ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLANBUDGET BASED ON THE ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLANBUDGET BASED ON THE ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
The detailed estimate for the various environmental management mitigative measures and monitoring plan have done and presented in the table.
Detailed budget based on the environment management plan Detailed budget based on the environment management plan Detailed budget based on the environment management plan Detailed budget based on the environment management plan Sl.no Mitigation Measures Responsibility Cost (Rs)
Implementation responsibility
Supervision Responsibility
1 It is proposed to develop plant bushes and grass development on the embankments of the road to have an effect of a greenbelt.
PIU/KMC PMU 50,000
2 Adequate compaction and action to avoid erosion of the embankments.
PIU/KMC PMU Part of construction cost
3 Disposal of construction waste to pre-determined locations on a case-by-case basis such as recycled use or landfill disposal.
PIU/KMC PMU Part of operation cost
4 Proper stock piling of silt/soil at site;
Contractor PIU/PMU Part of construction cost
5 Protection against pollution during transportation of materials and proper maintenance of the transportation vehicles.
Contractor PIU/PMU Part of construction cost
6 Dust curtain will be provided at the construction site.
Contractor PIU/PMU Part of construction cost
7 Plant and equipment employed in the construction will comply with environmental standards.
Contractor PIU/PMU Part of construction cost
8 Implement construction site management to cover dust
Contractor PIU/PMU Part of
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Sl.no Mitigation Measures Responsibility Cost (Rs)
Implementation responsibility
Supervision Responsibility
and noise management construction cost
9 Proper sanitation facilities will be provided to the labour quarters/settlements and at worksite
Contractor PIU/PMU Part of construction cost
10 Provision of appropriate protective gears (gumboots, gloves, masks etc.), awareness to workers regarding the potential dangers and health effects and need for the use of protective gears
Contractor PIU/PMU Part of construction cost
11 Mostly necessitate traffic management to avoid congestion (has to be arranged in consultation with local traffic police)
Contractor
PIU/Local Police
Part of construction cost
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ANNEXURE IIIANNEXURE IIIANNEXURE IIIANNEXURE III
Rapid EnvironmeRapid EnvironmeRapid EnvironmeRapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklistntal Assessment (REA) Checklistntal Assessment (REA) Checklistntal Assessment (REA) Checklist Instructions:Instructions:Instructions:Instructions:
(i) The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to be attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to the Environment and Safeguards Division (RSES), for endorsement by Director, RSES and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer.
(ii) This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions are adequately considered, refer also to ADB's (a) checklists on involuntar