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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
FOR
RESIDENTIAL TOWNSHIP WITH VACATION RESORTS PROJECT
AT ALIBAUG, RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA
PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE
Submitted to
State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)
Maharashtra
Submitted by
M/s. Dynamix Vacations Resorts Pvt. Ltd.
Olympia, Central Avenue, Hiranandani Business Park,
Powai, Mumbai-400076
April 2016
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 3
2 PROJECT DISCERPTION................................................................................................. 6
3 ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE STATUS...................................................................... 8
4 IMPACT ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................... 9
5 SPECIFIC STUDIES ........................................................................................................ 10
6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ........................................................ 11
7 RISK ANALYSIS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN ...................................... 12
8 PROJECT BENEFITS ...................................................................................................... 12
9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) ................................................... 13
10 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF EIA ............................................................................. 13
11 CREDENTIALS OF CONSULTANTS ........................................................................ 13
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
Objective of the EIA study
M/s. Dynamix Vacations Resorts Pvt. Ltd. is proposed Residential Township with Vacation
Resorts project at Bagmala, Mandve, Chaul, Revdanda village in Taluka Alibaug, District
Raigad of Maharashtra. The total plot area is 44.4 Ha (4, 44,018 sq. m.). FSI area is 1,
31,390.93 m2 and total construction area of 1, 95,566.04 m2.
As per the EIA notification, 2006 and its amendments, area development project with built up
area more than 1, 50,000 Sq. mtr. will be treated as activity listed at serial no. 8(b). The
proposed project has built up area of 1, 95,566.04 m2, so application for environmental
clearance is done under Category 8(b) – Townships and Area Development Projects’. Hence
this Terms of Reference (ToR) is being proposed to carry out the environmental impact
assessment of proposed development. The study area being considered for the EIA study is
10 km from the project site. The map of the study area is attached as Annexure I.The project
will involve development of bungalows, club House, health club, and shopping area along
with hotel.
The Terms of reference for conducting EIA study for the proposed project is described in the
following sections.
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Preamble
M/s. Dynamix Vacations Resorts Pvt. Ltd. is proposed Residential Township with Vacation
Resort project at Bagmala, Mandve, Chaul, Revdanda village in Taluka Alibaug, District
Raigad of Maharashtra. The land use is converted to residential & commercial use.
The purpose of this Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study is to provide information
on the nature and extent of environmental impacts arising from the proposed project and
related activities and define an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to minimize adverse
environmental impacts.
1.2 Project Location
M/s. Dynamix Vacations Resorts Pvt. Ltd. is proposed Residential Township with Vacation
Resorts project at Bagmala, Mandve, Chaul, Revdanda village in Taluka Alibaug, District
Raigad of Maharashtra. The project is located at 72°54'54.68"E Longitude and
18°35'35.83"N Latitude.
The proposed project site is accessible by NH66 - Mumbai Goa highway.
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The proposed site is located at about 10 km away from Alibaug city. The total plot area is
44.4 Ha (4, 44,018 sq. m.). FSI area is 1, 31,390.93 m2 and total construction area of 1,
95,566.04 m2.
The location map indicating proposed project is given in Figure 1 below.
1.3 Objectives of the Study
The objectives of the EIA study are:
To describe the scope of the proposed project and associated works;
To establish the baseline environmental and social scenario of the project surroundings;
To identify and quantify emission sources and determine the significance of impacts on
sensitive receptors;
To identify, predict and evaluate environmental and social impacts expected during
the construction and operational phases in relation to the existing civic infrastructure
and sensitive receptors present if any;
To develop mitigation measures so as to minimize pollution, environmental
disturbance and nuisance during construction and operational phases; and
To design and specify the monitoring schedule necessary to ensure the
implementation and the affectivity of the mitigation measures adopted
1.4 Methodology of the Study
Reconnaissance survey is carried out to understand nature of the proposed development,
conduct visual site inspection, decide the sampling locations and program. Sampling
locations are identified on the basis of following criteria:
Predominant wind direction in the study area
Existing topography
Location of existing activities
Location of sensitive areas
Accessibility, availability of power and security of monitoring instruments
Area that represents baseline conditions
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Figure 1: Location Map
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2 PROJECT DISCERPTION
The proposed development is located at Alibaug taluka in Raigad district, Maharashtra. The
project will involve development of resorts along with primary infrastructure like water, road
and electricity. The project will involve development of bungalows, club House, and
shopping area along with hotel.
The main purpose and benefit of the project are:
To provide good work opportunity
The proposed project is located close to Alibaug area which has many similar
residential & commercial projects there.
No A or B category industry as per environmental clearance schedule (promotion of
green category industries as per pollution control board norms),
2.1 Land Use
The project site under consideration is presently convert in non-agricultural land from fellow
land. The land use conversion to residential & commercial usages has been done.
2.2 Built Up Area
The total plot area is 44.4 Ha (4, 44,018 sq. m.). FSI area is 1, 31,390.93 m2 and total
construction area of 1, 95,566.04 m2.
The FSI and Non FSI area details are given in Table 1
Table 1: FSI and Non FSI Area Statement
Sr. No. Description Area m2
1 FSI Area 1,31,390.93
2 Non FSI Area 1,92,051.59
3 Total Construction Area 1,95,566.04
2.3 Site Setting
The proposed project site is accessible by Alibaug Murud Road & NH66 Mumbai Goa
highway. The Google image of the project site and its surroundings are given in Figure 2.
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Figure 2: Google Image
Project Site
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2.4 Population Details
The total working population during operation phase of the project will be around 2946 and
population of bungalows & commercial areas will be around 3260.
2.5 Project Infrastructure & Its Utilities Planned
The utilities and recreational facilities planned in proposed project includes landscaped
garden. The other infrastructure facilities planned for proposed project are highlighted below:
Table 3: Project Infrastructure
Sr. No Description Details
1 Population
– Bungalows 2946
– Commercial 314
2 Water Requirement 0.44 MLD
3 Sewage Generation 0.35 MLD
4 STP Capacity 0.4 MLD
5 Solid Waste 1.6 tons/day
6 Power Requirement 5,107 kW
8 Parking Provided: 4w Parking 462 Nos
3 ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE STATUS
The data for EIA study will collect through field studies, literature review, and interaction
with concerned departments. The study area for the EIA study shall be the area within the 10
km radius of the periphery of the project. Map of the study area clearly delineating the
location of various monitoring stations (air/ water / soil and noise) superimposed with
location of habitats shall be shown.
Primary data collection is initiated at site from August 2015, based on the CPCB guidelines.
The data/information on Environmental Baseline Status is collected as per the following
paragraphs.
Meteorology: As a part of the EIA study, a micro‐meteorological data was collected from
Met station set up in October 2015 at project site. The parameters include wind speed, wind
direction, temperature, and relative humidity. The collected data will be used for preparation
of wind rose diagrams and air quality modelling.
Ambient Air Quality: An ambient air quality monitoring network is designed for assessment
of the baseline status of ambient air quality. The monitoring was conducted at 8 locations
including project site from October, November for 8 weeks for following parameters:
PM10
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PM 2.5
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
Nitrogen Oxide (NOx)
Carbon Monoxide
HC
The frequency of sampling is twice a week for 8 consecutive weeks. The sampling stations
are selected based on the predominant wind direction of the area and cover upwind,
downwind and cross wind directions.
Noise: Equivalent continuous noise level (Leq) in and around the project area is monitored at
8 locations including project site. Construction equipment and road traffic are expected to be
the key sources of noise. Baseline data of noise at the project area and the neighbourhood
habitat areas is ascertained. Daytime and night time data was collected for 24 hr once in a
season.
Land use: The information on land use pattern will be collected from the available data. The
details regard to soil type and characteristics, Physical and chemical characteristic of soil is
analyzed through 3 samples collected in project area.
Water Quality: Baseline water quality from sources such as 4 ground water samples and 3
surface water samples are analyzed and will be compared to the water quality norms
prescribed for drinking water.
Biological Environment: As a part of the study the information on the following is collected
through field visit, Gazetteer of district, forest department and revenue offices:
Data on the availability of various floral and faunal species in the study area
Inventory of major species of trees, herbs, shrubs and timber trees on site
List of economically important plants, if any
Presence of rare and endangered species, if any
Socio‐Economic Environment: The data on demographic profile in the study area will be
collected using secondary data sources. The data collected will be as follows:
Demography
Caste profile
Literacy profile
Occupational profile
4 IMPACT ASSESSMENT
With the knowledge of the baseline conditions, Project characteristics, the intensity of
construction activities, detailed projections shall be made of the influence of planned project
on all the areas of social, physical and biological environment in the area. Based on the
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predictions, the critically affected environmental parameters will be identified for the
proposed project.
The impacts to be considered during project construction phase are listed as below:
Table 4: Impacts in Construction Phase
S. No. Aspect Impact
1 Land
Environment
Disturbance at site due to various site preparatory activities
Impact on natural drainage pattern and soil erosion
2 Water
Environment
Degradation of water quality due to disposal of untreated effluents
from site
Impacts on water quality due to runoff carrying high suspended
solids from construction site
3 Noise
Environment
Noise generation by operation of various construction equipment
Increase in noise level due to increased vehicular movement
4 Air
Environment
Impacts on ambient air quality due to emissions generated as a
result of fuel combustion operation of various construction
equipment
Fugitive emissions from storage sites of construction material
5 Ecology Impacts on ecology due to increased human interferences
6 Socio-
economic
Environment
Improvement in employment potential as a result of project
construction activities and mushrooming of allied activities
7 Aesthetics Construction activities and Excavation
The impacts will be considered during project operation phase are listed as below:
Table 5: Impacts in Operation Phase
S. No. Aspect Impact
1 Land Environment Storage and disposal of solid wastes
Discharge of sewage on land
2 Water
Environment
Impacts on surface water quality due to disposal
treated/untreated sewage in nearby surface water body
3 Noise
Environment
Noise generation due to the traffic
Noise from operation of DG & CHP
4 Air Environment Emissions from DG sets, CHP and vehicle movement
5 Ecology Landscaping
6 Socio-economic
Environment
Increased job opportunity in household maintenance and
ancillary services
7 Traffic Pattern The proposed project will likely to add moderately to the
traffic flow considered during peak hour
5 SPECIFIC STUDIES
Present traffic study on approach road.
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Impact identification on traffic due to proposed development.
6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM
An environmental monitoring program is required to provide scientifically defensible
information for determining the status of the environmental quality of the surrounding area of
the project site and to check whether the levels of critical pollutants are within the
environmentally acceptable limits. This will help to obtain an early warning of unacceptable
environmental conditions so that control measures can be taken immediately. It also helps to
determine in a timely fashion, changes in the local environmental quality.
Environmental monitoring shall comprise checking:
Appropriate permits, certificates, authorizations and
Compliance with EMP and governmental regulations
This can be ensured through use of checklists for:
Site establishment
Monthly Audit
Site closure
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 effects are detected and
timely action can be taken.
Based on the guidelines issued by pollution control, client will finalize the monitoring
protocol and location for monitoring ambient air quality, noise levels, groundwater quality,
etc. in accordance with monitoring schedule. A suggested monitoring protocol, based on the
predicted impacts, is given in Table 6.
TABLE 6: SUGGESTED MONITORING PROGRAM
S.
No.
Environmental
attribute
Locations Parameters Period and Frequency
1. Ambient Air
Quality
8 Locations SO2, NOX , PM10 ,
PM2.5, and CO
24 hr average sampling
(Twice a week) once in 6
month
2. Ambient Noise 8 Locations dB (A) levels (Day) Leq sampling 24 hr once
in 6 month
3. Soil Quality 3 Locations Organic matter,
C,H,N, Alkalinity,
Acidity
Once a year
4. Ground Water 4 Locations Drinking water
parameters IS
Once a year
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S.
No.
Environmental
attribute
Locations Parameters Period and Frequency
10500
5. Surface Water 3 Locations Drinking water
parameters IS
10500
Once a year
6. Meteorological
parameter
1 Location Wind Speed,
direction, humidity,
rainfall, temperature
One time
7. Traffic 1 Location Traffic pattern – 2,
3, 4 wheelers and
multi axel vehicles
One time
8. Treated sewage
water quality
STPs Parameters for
horticulture use -
BOD, pH, S.S,
Coliforms
As per vendor
specifications & CPCB
guidelines
9. Stack emission
monitoring
Stack of any
one operating
DG set
SO2, NOx, SPM,
CO
once in 6 month
7 RISK ANALYSIS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Risk assessment forms an integral part of EIA study. Risk assessment study deals with
identifying and evaluating the magnitude of impending risks to which the neighbouring
population is exposed due to occurrence of accidents involved in the project construction and
operation. This assists in illustrating the guidelines for preparation of disaster management
plan which will be executed to handle the situation, if any emergency occurs.
A risk analysis study comprising of the following is to be conducted:
Identification of potential accidents
Type of emergency
Emergency evacuation plan
As a part of the study, a detailed onsite Disaster Management Plan shall be formulated.
8 PROJECT BENEFITS
The improvement in physical infrastructure, social infrastructure if any shall be detailed out.
Employment potential during construction and operation phase of the project shall be
elaborated.
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9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)
Environmental Management Plan will be developed to selectively mitigate the adverse
impacts due to the construction and operation of various activities planned for the proposed
project. The key issues to cover as a part of Environmental management plan are listed in the
following paragraphs.
Environmental Management Plan for Implementation in Construction Phase
Air pollution control
Water Quality
Management of solid waste, Debris waste management
Noise Control Measures
Biological environment
Health and safety of construction workers
Environmental Management Plan during Operation Phase
Water Environment – waste water treatment and its recycling for flushing, gardening,
water conservation, rain water harvesting, storm water management
Solid waste management
Noise control measures
Air pollution control
Firefighting measures
Greenbelt development
Environment management cell
Budgetary allocation for Environmental Management
10 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF EIA
This section provides general details of activities in brief, summary of baseline data, impact
and mitigation measures.
11 CREDENTIALS OF CONSULTANTS
This chapter shall include the names of the consultants, NABET accreditation status and
nature of consultancy rendered.