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Power Distribution Enhancement Multitranche Financing Facility – Tranche 1 S-P 153-L New DGS Station at Sukh Chayn Gardens

Environmental Impact Assessment

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Power Distribution Enhancement Project

TA 4876 (PAK)

ENVIRONMENTAL Impact Assessment

New 132 kV Sukh Chayn Gardens DGS Station

Submitted to

Asian Development Bank

Feburary,04, 2008

by Lahore Electric Supply Company

Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan



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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Overview 1 1.2 Background 1 1.3 Scope of the EIA Study and Personnel 3 1.4 Policy and Statutory Requirements in Pakistan 4 1.5 Structure of Report 6

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 7 2.1 Type of Project 7 2.2 Categorization of the Project 7 2.3 Need for the Project 7 2.4 Location and Scale of Project 8 2.5 Proposed Schedule for Implementation 9

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 10 3.1 Project Area 10 3.2 Physical Resources 10 3.3 Ecological Resources 12 3.4 Economic Development 13 3.5 Social and Cultural Resources 14

4. SCREENING POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 17 4.1 Project Location 17 4.2 Potential Environmental Impacts from Construction 18 4.3 Potential Environmental Impacts during operation 20

5. INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 22

6. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 25 6.1 Approach to Public Consultation 25 6.2 Public Consultation Process 25 6.3 Results of Public Consultation 25

7. CONCLUSIONS 26 7.1 Findings and Recommendations 26 7.2 Summary and Conclusions 26



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Figures and Maps Figure 1.1 Pakistan EIA Process Figure 1.2 Letter from Pakistan Federal EPA on EIA Process Figure 2.1 Jurisdiction of LESCO and Sukh Chayn. Appendices Appendix 1 Location of Sukh Chayn Subproject Appendix 2 Reviews of environmental implications for LESCO Sukh Chayn sub-project Appendix 3 Photographs of the DGS and DGL locations Appendix 4 Environmental Management Plan (matrix) Appendix 5 Monitoring Plan (matrix) Appendix 6 Typical bunds for transformers. Appendix 7 Summary of Public Consultation



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ABBREVIATIONS ADB Asian Development Bank Sukh Chayn SP Sukh Chayn 132 kv GIS DGS substation and transmission line subproject COI Corridor of Influence CSP Country Strategy Program DoF Department of Forests DFO Divisional Forest Officer DGS Distribution DGS Substation DGL Distribution DGS Line DIZ Direct Impact Zone EA Environmental Assessment EARF Environment Assessment Review Framework EIA Environment Impact Assessment EMP Environmental Management Plan GDP ` Gross Domestic Product GOP Government of Pakistan GIS Gas Insulated Switchgear LARP Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan LESCO Lahore Electric Supply Company Leq equivalent sound pressure level MPL maximum permissible level NEQS National Environmental Quality Standards NGO Non Governmental Organization PC public consultation PEPA Punjab Environmental Protection Agency PEPAct Pakistan Environment Protection Act 1997 (as regulated and amended) PPMS Project Performance Monitoring System REA Rapid Environmental Assessment SIA Social Impact Assessment SP subproject SR Sensitive Receiver TOR Terms of Reference TXL transmission line Units cfs cubic feet per second Rupee, PKR Unit of Pakistan currency. $US approx R62



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Power Distribution Enhancement Multitranche Financing Facility – Tranche 1 S-P 153-L, New 132 kV DGS Station at Sukh Chayn Gardens


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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview

1. This document is the Environmental impact Assessment for the construction of a new 132kv DGS station adjacent to the development of Sukh Chayn Gardens, a private Housing Estate that is in development in the south west of Lahore connected with the existing WAPDA Town – Chung line which will be built later (probably in Tranche 2, and which is not included in this sub-project but is linked. This EIA presents the results and conclusions of environmental assessment for the proposed construction of the Sukh Chayn SP, and is submitted by the Government of the Pakistan (GOP), Ministry of Water and Power and Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO). The Sukh Chayn SP is to be considered for early improvement under the PDEMFF and requires environmental assessment under ADB operating procedures. An EIA has been carried out to fulfill the requirements of ADB Guidelines (May 200312). This EIA study report is used to complete the Summary Initial Environmental Examination (SEIA) for disclosure by ADB if necessary3.

2. Overall the proposed PTE-MFF facility has been designed to address both investment and institutional aspects in the electrical power sector. The PDEMFF loan is proposed to be approved by ADB in 2008. The total cost of the Sukh Chayn SP is estimated at Rs275million. ADB will fund the design, civil works and project preparation and support components through a TA loan 4876.

3. The Project involves the construction of a new DGS station on land already purchased, and in possession of the Sukh Chayn Housing Estate for which detailed designs are currently being progressed. (Construction of the transmission line to the DGS will be taken up under a separate project, and is not included in this SP).

4. The environmental assessment requirements of the GoP for DGS stations and power transmission projects are different to those of ADB. The environmental regulations of the GoP categorize development projects into two schedules according to their anticipated potential environmental impact. The proponents of projects that have more adverse environmental impacts (Schedule II) are required to submit an environmental impact assessment (EIA). A review of the need for EIA / EIA submission is therefore required by the relevant environmental protection agency, in this case the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency.

1.2 Background

5. The Sukh Chayn Gardens is one of several private Housing Estates being developed in the south west of Lahore. The standards and conditions of the power transmission system in Pakistan are inadequate to meet the rapidly growing demand for electrical power. New housing colonies like the Sukh Chayn will result in additional load on the DGS stations (in this case the WAPDA Town and Chung DGSs), which are already facing difficulties in meeting the demands of even the existing communities. This situation limits national development and economic growth. To cope with the constraints, the existing power transmission infrastructure has to be improved and upgraded. The overall contribution of power infrastructure also requires institutional arrangements and capacity that support strategic management of the sector, and planning and management of investments.

6. The Tranche 1 subprojects (Figure 1.1) can be broadly separated into two groups. Projects that involve the improvement of facilities and equipment within existing DGS boundaries and do not require any land acquisition belong to group 1. However, the Sukh Chayn SP involves construction of a new DGS station, and the installation of new equipment in the new DGS. Impacts from the Sukh Chayn SP are potentially minor, since no land needs to be acquired for the DGS, and since the SP does not include the Right of Way (RoW) to accommodate the transmission line towers. The location of the DGS station is precisely marked out on the location (June 2007) to permit observations and consultations for an environmental examination (Cat B). The

1 Initial project classification was carried out in 2006 and the Category is B. Most of the construction impacts will take place with

only local impacts and there are no potential significant environmental impacts associated with the T1 (tranche one) sub-project construction. Initial environmental reconnaissance and REA carried out by consultants under ADB guidelines in August 2007 indicated that all the T1 sub-projects will be Category B.

2 Environmental Assessment Guidelines (ADB May 2003) 3 Category A projects that are deemed by ADB's chief compliance officer to be environmentally sensitive for the purposes of (i)

the 120 day rule, and (ii) the environmental management plan requirement could involve projects that are near or in environmentally sensitive areas. At this stage no component of the T1 sub-projects under consideration is actually within a critical area and therefore the MFF tranche as a whole is Category B.



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designs for the Tranche 1 (T1) subprojects and further subprojects in all later tranches will be developed; under the project support component of TA 4876.

7. The GOP has requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to provide finance for the Sukh Chayn SP to cover the construction of a DGS on land in Sukh Chayn, Lahore, Punjab to help fulfill the overall objective of the MFF to encourage economic growth and improve transmission and distribution efficiency, by creating a series of national improvements. The improved transmission efficiency will contribute to expansion of economic opportunities by improving capacity and efficiency and security of supply in the Punjab Province of Pakistan.

8. There are few options for the ways in which to progress the DGS in the Sukh Chayn, since the location is already planned and marked out in the colony, and handed over to LESCO.



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1.3 Scope of the EIA Study and Personnel

9. At the time of writing (January 2008), the preliminary detailed designs for the DGS are completed and the overall requirements for installation of the equipment have been identified and the approximate alignment of the line is known (Figures 1.2 and Appendix 1). This EIA has been conducted based on those assumptions as of January 2008.

10. The Sukh Chayn DGS will be constructed in about 29.1 kanals (1.47 ha) of land, in the south west of the LESCO 132kv substation at WAPDA Town. (Figure 2.1, Appendix 1). This EIA study has included field reconnaissance of the site and surroundings of the Sukh Chayn SP.

11. The Study Area study included the identification of ant irrigation facilities, water supply, habitable structures, schools, health facilities, hospitals, religious places and sites of heritage or archaeological



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importance and critical areas4 (if any) within about 50m of the DGS boundary and proposed distribution line (DGL) . The works are generally envisaged to involve construction of the DGS, while construction of the bases foundation pads and towers to support the transmission line will be carried out under a separate project by the Sukh Chayn management.

12. The field studies were undertaken by the project’s environment team with experience of environmental assessment for power projects in Pakistan. Mrs. Syada Bushra Waheed and Syed Wali Waheed conducted preliminary scoping, survey and assessment activities, coordinated the field sampling and analysis, and were also responsible to supervise collation of information and co-ordinate the various public consultation activities. The team conducted preliminary scoping, survey and assessment activities, and carried out the report writing. Dr David Green (International Environmental Consultant) provided leadership and guidance in the preliminary scoping, and with regard to essential inputs to the EIA study and detailed assessments, and in finalization of the report. The environmental team also benefited from technical support and other information on the impacts of the proposed power works provided in feasibility summaries prepared for LESCO5, and by expert consultants dealing with engineering, power transmission, socio-economic, re-settlement and institutional aspects.

13. A scoping and field reconnaissance was conducted on the project site, during which a Rapid Environmental Assessment5 was carried out to establish the potential impacts and categorization of enhancement activities. The methodology of the EIA study was then elaborated in order to address all interests. Subsequently primary and secondary baseline environmental data was collected from possible sources, and the intensity and likely location of impacts were identified with relation the sensitive receivers; based on the work expected to be carried out. The significance of impacts from construction of the DGS was then assessed and, for those impacts requiring mitigation, measures were proposed to reduce impacts to within acceptable limits.

14. Public consultation (PC) was carried out in June and August 2007, in line with ADB guidelines2. Under ADB requirements the environmental assessment process must also include meaningful public consultation during the completion of the draft EIA. In this EIA the PC process included verbal disclosure of the sub-project works as a vehicle for discussion. Interviews were conducted with local families and communities around the along the Sukh Chayn SP site, who were former owners of the land, and staff of the project management. The responses from correspondents have been included in Appendix 8 and are summarized in Section 6 of this EIA.

1.4 Policy and Statutory Requirements in Pakistan

15. Direct legislation on environmental protection is contained in several statutes, namely the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act (1997) the Forest Act (1927) the Punjab Wildlife Act (1974). In addition the Land Acquisition Act (1894) also provides powers in respect of land acquisition for public purposes. There are also several other items of legislation7 and regulations which have an indirect bearing on the project or general environmental measures.

1.4.1 Statutory Framework

16. The Constitution of Pakistan distributes legislative powers between the federal and the provincial governments through two ‘lists’ attached to the Constitution as Schedules. The Federal List covers the subjects over which the federal government has exclusive legislative power, while the Concurrent List contains subjects regarding which both the federal and provincial governments can enact laws. “Environmental pollution and ecology” is included in the concurrent list, hence both the federal and the provincial governments can enact laws on this subject. However, to date, only the federal government has enacted laws on environment, and the provincial environmental institutions derive their power from the federal law. The Punjab Environmental Protection Act 1996 is now redundant. The key environmental laws are discussed below.

1.4.2 Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997

17. The Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 is the basic legislative tool empowering the government to frame regulations for the protection of the environment. The act is applicable to a wide range of issues and

4 Critical areas as published by the PEPA on the website put in specific reference 5 Feasibility Summary submitted to the Asian Development Bank by the Lahore Electric Supply Company, Pakistan under Power Districution Enhancement Project PPTA 4876-PAK. Sub-project Number 153-L, Sukh Chayn New 220kV DGS Station



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extends to air, water, soil, marine, and noise pollution, as well as to the handling of hazardous wastes. The key features of the law that have a direct bearing on the proposed project relate to the requirement for an initial environmental examination (EIA) and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for development projects. Section 12(1) requires that: “No proponent of a project shall commence construction or operation unless he has filed with the Federal Agency an initial environmental examination [EIA] or, where the project is likely to cause an adverse environmental effect, an environmental impact assessment [EIA], and has obtained from the Federal Agency approval in respect thereof.” The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency has delegated the power of review and approval of environmental assessments to the provincial environmental protection agencies.

1.4.3 Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency Review of EIA and EIA Regulations, 2000

18. The Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 (PEP Act) provides for two types of environmental assessments: initial environmental examinations (EIA) and environment impact assessments (EIA). EIAs are carried out for projects that have a potentially ‘significant’ environmental impact, whereas EIAs are conducted for relatively smaller projects with a relatively less significant impact. The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency Review of EIA and EIA Regulations, 20006 (the ‘Regulations’), prepared by the Pak-EPA under the powers conferred upon it by the PEP Act, categorizes projects for EIA and EIA. Schedules I and II, attached to the Regulations, list the projects that require EIA and EIA, respectively. .

19. The Regulations also provide the necessary details on the preparation, submission, and review of EIAs and EIAs (Figure 1.1). The following is a brief step-wise description of the approval process:

1. A project is categorized as requiring an EIA or EIA using the two schedules attached to the Regulations.

2. An EIA or EIA is conducted as per the requirement and following the Pak-EPA guidelines. 3. The EIA or EIA is submitted to the concerned EPA—provincial EPAs if the project is located in the

provinces or the Pak-EPA if it is located in Islamabad and federally administrated areas .Fee , depending on the cost of the project and the type of the report, is submitted along with the document.

4. The submittal is also accompanied by an application in the format prescribed in Schedule IV of the Regulations.

5. The EPA conducts a preliminary scrutiny and replies within 10 days of the submittal of a report, a) confirming completeness, or b) asking for additional information, if needed, or c) returning the report requiring additional studies, if necessary.

6. The EPA is required to make every effort to complete the EIA and EIA review process within 45 and 90 days, respectively, of the issue of confirmation of completeness.

7. When the EPAs accord their approval subject to certain conditions: a. Before commencing construction of the project, the proponent is required to submit an undertaking

accepting the conditions. b. Before commencing operation of the project, the proponent is required to obtain from the EPA a

written confirmation of compliance with the approval conditions and requirements of the EIA. 8. An EMP is to be submitted with a request for obtaining confirmation of compliance. 9. The EPAs are required to issue confirmation of compliance within 15 days of the receipt of request

and complete documentation. 10. The EIA approval is valid for three years from the date of accord. 11. A monitoring report is to be submitted to the EPA after completion of construction, followed by

annual monitoring reports during operation.

20. Transmission lines and DGS substations above 11kv are included under energy projects in Schedule II, under which rules EIA is required by GoP for all projects involving transmission lines of 11kv and above and for DGS substations. Initial environmental examination (EIA) is required for transmission lines less than 11kv and large distribution projects (Schedule I). A review of the need for EIA / EIA submission is therefore required by the relevant environmental protection authority in this case the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency. As the proposed project will be located in Punjab, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency.

21. There are no formal provisions for the environmental assessment of expanding existing transmission lines and DGS substations but Punjab EPA (PEPA) have requested disclosure of the scope and extent of each subproject in order that the Director General of PEPA can determine if additional land is required and the need

6 The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency Review of Initial Environmental Examination and Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2000



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for statutory environmental assessment1 (Figure 1.2). The details of this subproject will be forwarded to the Punjab EPA (in July 2007), in order to commence the local statutory environmental assessment process.

1.4.4 National Environmental Quality Standards

22. The National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) were first promulgated in 1993 and have been amended in 1995 and 2000 but the NEQs would not generally be applicable to a project such as Sukh Chayn.

1.4.5 Other Relevant Laws

23. There are a number of other federal and provincial laws that are important in the context of environmental management. The important laws are listed below.

The Punjab Wildlife Protection Ordinance, 1972 empowers the government to declare certain areas reserved for the protection of wildlife and control activities within in these areas. It also provides protection to endangered species of wildlife. As no activities are planned in these areas, no provision of this law is applicable to the proposed project.

The Forestry Act, 1927 empowers the government to declare certain areas reserved forest. As no reserved forest exists in the vicinity of the proposed project, the provisions of this law are not applicable to the proposed project.

The Antiquities Act of 1975 ensures the protection of Pakistan’s cultural resources. The Act defines ‘antiquities’ as ancient products of human activity, historical sites, or sites of anthropological or cultural interest, national monuments, etc. The Act is designed to protect these antiquities from destruction, theft, negligence, unlawful excavation, trade, and export. The law prohibits new construction in the proximity of a protected antiquity and empowers the Government of Pakistan to prohibit excavation in any area that may contain articles of archaeological significance. Under the Act, the project proponents are obligated to:

Ensure that no activity is undertaken in the proximity of a protected antiquity

Report to the Department of Archaeology, Government of Pakistan, any archaeological discovery made during the course of the project.

24. No protected or unprotected antiquity was identified in the vicinity of the proposed project that may be affected by the project.

1.5 Structure of Report

25. This report reviews information on existing environmental attributes of the Study Area. Geological, hydrological and ecological features, air quality, noise, water quality, soils, social and economic aspects and cultural resources are included. The report predicts the probable impacts on the environment due to the proposed project enhancement and expansion. This EIA also proposes various environmental management measures. Details of all background environmental quality, environmental impact / pollutant generating activities, pollution sources, pollution control equipment, predicted environmental quality and related aspects have been provided in this report. References are presented as footnotes throughout the text. Following this introduction the report follows ADB guidelines and includes:

• Description of the Project • Description of Environmental and Social Conditions • Assessment of Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures • Environmental Monitoring Plan • Public Consultation • Recommendations and Conclusions



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2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

2.1 Type of Project

26. The subproject will be a new 132kv DGS substation to be located in the Sukh Chayn Gardens, a private Housing Estate in the south west of Lahore, about 25 km from the center of Lahore. The subproject will involve the installation of 132 – 11 kV transformers, to provide electricity to about 1500 residential and commercial units and apartments planned in the estate. Sukh Chayn Gardens is about 25 km from the city center and LESCO has agreed to build a separate 132 kV DGS station for this Housing Estate. This DGS will be connected with the existing 132 kV WAPDA Town – Chung line, passing at about 6.5 km from Sukh Chayn, connected through a new 132 kV line, which will be built later (probably in Tranche 2, and which is not included in this sub-project.

27. The 6.5 km long 132 kV transmission line will comprising about 20 towers. Except for the temporary camp office of the project management of Sukh Chayn Gardens, there are no permanent settlements in the colony yet. The management is constructing some model houses, which are expected to be completed by the mid 2008. However, the transmission line component of the project (as well as the 11kV distribution network) are not included in the present SP but the tentative alignment has bee studied. LESCO may construct the 132 kV line from its own resources, or prepare it as a separate sub-project under a subsequent Tranche of this MFF for ADB funding. The nearest settlement is the Mohlanwal village, adjacent to the boundary wall of the Sukh Chayn Estate. Appendix 1 shows the location of the DGS station site and tentative location of the line.

2.2 Categorization of the Project

28. Categorization is based on the environmentally most sensitive component of a project. The Sukh Chayn SP is categorized as a Category B sub-project1,3 under ADB requirements and this EIA report is based on that assumption.

29. At this stage the methods to construct the DGS are presumed to take the usual pattern of constructing a yard to accommodate the transformers and capacitor banks, a control room, and office and residences for the DGS staff.

30. The DGS (as well as the Estate) are located in a traditionally rural and agricultural setting, which is gradually changing into an urban and commercial environment. All housing projects like the Sukh Chayn have occupied fertile agricultural land, which is being used for investment and speculation in the housing and building market.

31. Farming in all the land under these colonies was suspended, years and even decades before their actual use for residences. The agricultural lands have been already completely modified into the residential estate, and further disturbance to these areas due to the DGS project will be very localized, as all the construction work will take place within DGS boundary within the Estate (Appendix 1). Any disturbance outside the Estate should not be significant if routine environmental management procedures and engineering controls are implemented thoroughly.

32. The aspects of the project with potential for significant environmental impacts need to be assessed in detail and this environmental assessment has therefore focused on the significant impacts possible from the construction activities of the project. Consultations were also held with the public around the Estate, as well as the project management. This report has also surveyed the immediate hinterland and surroundings of the project site, that may be affected by knock on effects from impacts such as waste disposal.

2.3 Need for the Project

33. Pakistan has a wide network of power transmission (Figure 2.1) but the standards and conditions of the power transmission system in Pakistan are inadequate to meet rapidly growing demand for electrical power. This situation limits national development and economic growth. To cope with the constraints, the existing power transmission infrastructure has to be improved and upgraded. The overall contribution of power infrastructure also requires institutional arrangements and capacity that support strategic management of the sector, and planning and management of investments. Overall the proposed PTE-MFF facility has been designed to address both investment and institutional aspects in the electrical power sector.



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34. The new 132 kV sub-station has been proposed within the boundary of the Sukh Chayn Estate. The management of the Estate has planned a 10 MW DGS to handle the predicted peak load after full development of the colony. New housing colonies like the Sukh Chayn will result in additional load on the DGS stations (in this case the WAPDA Town and Chung DGSs), which are already facing difficulties in meeting the demand of even the existing load.

2.4 Location and Scale of Project

35. The Sukh Chayn Estate has two main entrances, one on the Canal road, and one on Multan Road. The line will run next to the canal. The site for the DGS is located close to the Estate’s gate on the Canal Road. Access to the SP site and the proposed line is therefore available through metalled roads. The existing environment at and around the DGS site is that of a previously agricultural land. The colony roads have been laid out, dividing the land into compartments, but no houses have been built to date.



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2.5 Proposed Schedule for Implementation

36. Designs of the DGS station equipment layout, review of environmental management and construction processes could take several months. When the detailed designs are completed, tendering and award of contract will take place over about three to six months. The construction period will follow and best estimates indicate about eighteen months to two years. The preliminary schedule aims to complete the SP by mid to end 2009.



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3. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

3.1 Project Area

3.1.1 General Characteristics of Project Area

37. The proposed DGS station is located in the Sukh Chayn Gardens Housing Estate, a residential area being developed on agricultural plains in the south west of Lahore. The site is at a distance of about 12km from Thokar Niaz Baig, and 25 from the center of Lahore.

38. The DGS site has been provided along the northern edge of the eastern corner of the estate, within an area shown as planned for multi-storey apartment houses in the Sukh Chayn project brochure. Towards the north-west, north, and north-east of the DGS site, beyond the boundary of the colony, there is vacant land of another housing colony. In the east, there is a small park, and the main gate of the colony leading to the canal road. To the south east, south and south-south-west of the DGS site, is the main 40m wide main boulevard of the colony, while in there is vacant land towards the south west, where the colony management plans to develop 12 storey apartment blocks sometime in the future. Towards the south, within 100 m of the proposed DGS site, there are two temporary camp offices of the project, a few model houses (under construction), and other social infrastructure like roads, parking areas and water supply pipes etc. The site is not adjacent to any property like a residential unit or school etc.

39. The area within and around the Sukh Chayn colony is now not actively farmed, but some trees of the previous orchards still remain. There are no fruit or non-fruit trees in the DGS site which would have to be removed.

3.1.2 Affected Administrative Units

40. The Sukh Chayn SP falls in Tehsil and District Lahore, Province of Punjab.

3.2 Physical Resources

3.2.1 Topography, Geography, Geology, and Soils

41. Lahore District derives itself naturally between the central up-lands and alluvial lands of Ravi, having no hills or mountains of any kind. The alluvial land of Lahore can be sub-divided into a) Uttar Land b) Hither land. Uttar lies in the North and forms about 2/3rd of the entire land. The low lands are known as Hither which are generally inundated by the water of the Ravi River during Monson floods. The Ravi flows in the West of District along its boundary with Sheikhupura District. The general height of the area is 150-200 meters above sea level. The only mineral worth of any value are Kallar and Kankar. It is used for manufacture of crude saltpeter also as manure for top dressing of young cotton and tobacco plant. The soil is very different in character and generally inclined to be dry. However, it is rich in plant nutrients. No impact is expected on local soils and topography. The soils and subsoil conditions beneath the alignment have not been investigated in detail. In the unexpected event soft unsuitable soils will have to be removed and replaced with suitable soils and subsequently piled or otherwise made suitable to support the transformer foundations in the DGS yard.

42. Climate and Hydrology

43. There is little variation of altitude above sea level in the land along the alignment. The small change and short length of the transmission line means no variation between the climate of the project area. The climate at Sukh Chayn SP is typical of that of the central Punjab.

44. The maximum temperature in summer reaches 45oC. In winter the minimum is 1oC. The mean maximum and minimum temperatures in summer are 41oC and 27oC; and in winter 19oC and 4oC respectively. The summer season starts from April and continues till October. May, June and July are the hottest months. The winter season on the other hand starts from November and continues till March, December, January and February are the coldest months.

45. The rainy season starts in July and ends in September. Annual rainfall is 628.7 millimeter. More rains occur in July and August than any other months. Most of the winter rains are received in the months of January, February and March.



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46. The Sukh Chayn SP is located near the west bank of the Niaz Baig Distributary of the Lahore Branch Canal, which is a well known landmark in and around Lahore.

3.2.2 Groundwater and Water Supply

47. Irrigation is largely dependent on the canals, but tube wells have also been sunk in the areas where water is fit for irrigation. The chemical quality of ground water in the district varies area wise and depth wise. Sweet potable water is available in a belt five to twenty miles wide paralleling the river Ravi. In hither land` irrigation supplies are perennial and tube wells have been installed to make up the deficiencies. The strata near the Sukh Chayn SP are water bearing and alluvial deposits, giving groundwater potential throughout the project area and the water table is fairly near the surface. The water table is not seasonal and dug wells do not generally run dry.

48. Water supply in the SuKh Chayn estate has been planned through two tubewells, one of 2cfs, and one of 3cfs, and a 100,000 gallon tank, which serve a system of piped water supply to all areas of Sukh Chayn Gardens. Elsewhere the local population is generally reliant on supply from other tube wells, as well as occasional open wells and hand pumps. There should be no impact on these sources of water by the construction of the DGS or DGL

3.2.3 Surface water

Rivers and Tributaries

49. The Sukh Chayn SP is located at a distance of about 10km from Ravi River. The Ravi is the only river which flows through the district. It enters the district from Amritsar, by the village of Ichogil after a course of 55 km leaves it on the borders of Kasur district. The Ravi is the smallest of the five rivers of the former Punjab and from the narrowness of its channel and its numerous windings is the least useful of them all for navigation purposes. Before Independence, however, deodar wood was floated down from Chamba forests (now in India) as far as Lahore. There are three bridges over the river near Lahore, one bridge for the Railway and the other two for the traffic of the Grand Trunk Road and Motorway. Just above Lahore city the course of the stream is carefully directed by the Mahmud Booti Bund which keeps it to one channel and protects the city from the havoc of floods. It is said that about half a century ago, the river was unfordable at any time, hot weather or cold, but it is no longer so. Now it meets fully the calls made on it by the Bari Doab Canal. In rainy season its floods are heavy and of a very strong current. Alterations in its course are frequent and extensive. There are ferry services at Khudpur, Chung and Kariolwar.

50. There are no lakes or marshes in the district. The only permanent body of water is the Hudyara Rohi (Nullah) which enters the district from Amritsar District near the villages of Moujoki and Padhana (Badhana) and runs parallel to Ravi and falls into the same near village Khudpur in Lahore district. At places its channel is two to three hundred yards wide. During the monsoon season huge volume of water comes down this rohi and very often spills over its banks, causing loss to crops and other properties. In the year 1962 and 1976 because of the floods in the nullah scores of neighboring villages were inundated and extensive damage was done to the crops and houses etc. Since it has a gentle slope, sand was not deposited on its banks.

51. In addition there are 76 minor drains (collecting drains) which connect eight major drains namely Satto Kattla drain, Mian Mir drain, Lalkshami drain, Suk Nehar drain, Upper Chotta Ravi drain, Lower Chotta Ravi drain, Siddique Pura drain and Shahdara drain which ultimately fall into the river Ravi. Protection of surface water sources should not be an issue during construction of the project, as the SP will be well provided with drainage and sewerage systems.

3.2.4 Air Quality

52. The project area is distant from major sources of air pollution like industries or urban type traffic, domestic sources such as burning of wood and kerosene stoves, etc. or fugitive sources such as burning of solid wastes.Air quality in the project area appeared very good during the study period.

3.2.5 Noise and Vibration

53. Noise from vehicles and other powered mechanical equipment is intermittent. There are also the occasional calls to prayer from the PA systems at the local mosques but there are no significant disturbances to the quiet rural setting. However the construction from the proposed power expansion will use powered mechanical equipment. Subjective observations were made of background noise and also of individual vehicle



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pass by events. Based on professional experience background daytime noise levels are probably well below 50dB(A)L90.

54. There are/not national noise standards in Pakistan for power transmission noise emissions that would apply in the operational stages. A criterion of 70dB(A)Leq (exterior, boundary of DGS) has been used for assessment in previous EIA studies.

55. Noise from construction of the power transmission lines and improvements to substations is not covered under any regulations however in order to keep in line with best international practice it is recommended that no construction should be allowed during nighttime (9 PM to 6 AM) and 70dB(A)Leq should be the criterion at other times during the day measured at the boundaries of land from which construction noise is emitted.

3.3 Ecological Resources

3.3.1 Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquatic Biology

56. There is little wild life in this district, which includes jackals, dogs, chipmunks, rats, mice, turtles, and snakes, etc. Common species of birds found in the district are the common house sparrow, crow, pigeon, dove, tarling, yellow and white eyed myena, weaver bird, parrot, quail, humming bird, babbler, bulbul, the Indian roller, common kite, herons and egrets, etc, as well as some water birds like pintail, mallard, and teal etc. Aquatic life in the Ravi River and the canal is now almost extinct. Some commercial fisheries operate in the area.

57. The project area, which is not dry, is dominated by urban suburbs and with various productive fields of monocultures that now dominate the agro-ecosystems present in the project area. Common floral species with rooted vegetation are also present in most of the water bodies of the area.

3.3.2 Terrestrial Habitats, Forests and Protected Species

Vegetation cover and trees

58. Flora of the Lahore district has been greatly modified by human agency of the old open forests of small trees and shrubs. There remains only a few Rakhs or portions of forests which are kept as grazing grounds for cattle etc., Amongst trees, th3e most important are Kikar (Acacia Arabica) Shisham or Tahli (Delbergia sissoo), Beri (Zizyphus jujube), Toot (Morus alba), Sharin (Albizzia lebbek), Dherek (Melia azeharach), Phulai (Acacia modesta), Pipal (Ficus religiosa) and Bohr (Ficus bengalansis) are planted for shade. The growth in Rakhs is composed mainly of three kind of trees, Jand (Prosopis spicigera), Karir (Capparis aphylla), and Wan (Salvadora oleoides). Occasionally Rero (Acacia ieucophhloea) and Farash (Tamarix articulata) are also found. Pilchhi (Tamarix dioica) is found on moist sandy soil along the river and is used for wicker work, basket making etc.

59. There is wild growth of Mesquite bushes and some Eucalyptus trees in the areas near the works but natural forest cover in the district has been significantly reduced in the past. Some of the older stands of trees, specially fruit trees, still survive the onslaught of urbanization on this previously natural and agricultural area.

60. There is probably little natural vegetation in the project area. The Estate has been carefully landscaped, modifying the lands original features of farmlands, but keeping some fruit and other trees from the original orchards. Some locations in the Estate have been landscaped with turfing and ornamental plantations. The majority of the land adjacent to the substation is populated urban area or vacant lots awaiting development. The DGS will be built in a vacant plot allocated for the DGS station, where there are only some grasses and bushes. The DGL towers will be built in a vacant land adjacent to the canal on the side where there are also only some grasses and bushes.

Protected and Religious Trees

61. There are no protected or religious trees on, or around the DGS SP site or DGL. The works, however, must deal with any trees that need to be lopped or removed for safety reasons, with the necessary permissions if there are unexpected impacts later.

3.3.3 Protected areas / National sanctuaries

62. In Pakistan there are several areas of land devoted to the preservation of biodiversity through the dedication of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. There are no protected areas near the DGS site.



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3.4 Economic Development

3.4.1 Agriculture, Industries, and Tourism

63. After de-merger of Kasur Chunian the agrarian profile of Lahore district has changed significantly. It is now more industrial than before. In Rabi cash crops tobacco, Mutter (peas) wheat and sesamum comprise 531, 489, 51 and 32 thousand hectares respectively. It is important to note that wheat crop is producing more yield with smaller area in the district when compared with many other districts due to suitable soil conditions. Mung, Barley, Masoor and Rape-seed seem to be less cultivated as compared to the other crops.

64. The vegetables are grown in abundance as the water and soils are suitable for cultivation. Potato, carrot, lady finger, chillies, onion and cauliflowers are grown on 4131, 601, 259, 250 and 220 hectares respectively. The production of coriander is very prominent in Lahore. Bitter gourd, turmeric and garlic are grown to meet the public demand. Other vegetables i.e Radish, Tinda, Bringal is also grown. Major fruits grown are; citrus, guava, mango watermelons, banana and peach.

65. Lahore is the biggest trade centre in Punjab which exports and imports a sizable quantity of different types of goods. Its major industrial items of trade include electrical fans, motors, transformers and electrical goods, rubber and its products, bicycles and auto cycles, food products, beverages, body buildings, handicrafts, leather shoes, printing and publishing chemicals, photo goods and cinema films, as well as agriculture products and dry fruits. After Karachi, Lahore is the biggest industrial area in Pakistan. There has been a steady expansion of industries in and around Lahore since 1950.

66. There are many large industrial units in the district. These units manufacture cotton, woolen and silk cloths, carpets and rugs, textile products, leather and rubber footwear’s, wearing apparel, pharmaceutical goods, soap, iron and steel products, heating, pluming and lighting equipment, hardware, miscellaneous fabricated products, agriculture machinery, engines and turbines, textile machinery, printing machinery, metal working machinery, pumps and compressors, household machinery, water generators, motor generators, transformers, electric fans, communication equipment, cycles and rickshaws. There are also a good number of printing and publishing units and workshops of vehicle body building. Besides, there are units of canning and preservation of food, edible oils, beverages, metal and wood furniture, rubber products, chemicals, glass products, repair of railway equipment, toys, stationery etc. Raiwind Road is another industrial area. Different types of industries like leather, marble, knitting, and garments are existing and many are under construction along this road.

3.4.2 Transportation

67. Lahore is linked with the rest of the country by air, rail and road. It lies on the Ground Trunk road or the Shahrah-e-Azam, which connects Kabul with Calcutta. The road was originally built by the Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century.

68. There is a complete network of roads in the district. All major villages are connected with the district headquarters through metal led roads. In the history of Pakistan first four lanes Motorway has been constructed from Lahore to Islamabad keeping in view high traffic pressure on G.T. road. It also provides modern facilities to the passengers at International standards. The Sukh Chayn Estate has a gate on the main Multan Road, which is one of Pakistan’s most important and busy roads.

69. The main Karachi-Peshawar railway line passes through the district. It enters from the south near Raiwind and passing through Shahdara in the north leaves for Gujranwala. From Lahore Railway Station, a railway line goes upto Wahga at Pakistan-India border and then across the border to Amritsar in India. From Shahdra Railway Junction, two railway lines take off, one goes to Sheikhupura and the other to Narowal.

70. For air traffic, there is a beautiful modern International airport at Lahore. PIA and other air companies operate regular flights from Lahore other parts of the country as well as on international routes. Air traffic between India and Pakistan also operates from this airport.

71. There are many places of interest that attract tourists and promote tourism e.g. Royal Fort Lahore, Shalimar Garden, Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore Zoo, Badshahi Mosque, Wazeer Khan Mosque, Golden Mosque, Shrine of Data Bakhsh, Shrine of Miran Shah, Anarkali Bazar, Walled city, Jallo Park, Alhamra Art Council, Shakir Ali Museum, Tomb of Allama Iqbal, Town Hall, Chouburji and the Zamzama.



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3.4.3 Energy Sources

72. The transmission lines for electrical power will be provided to the DGS substation at Sukh Chayn, from the existing 132 kV WAPDA Town – Chung line, passing at about 6.5 km. from Sukh Chayn, through a new 132 kV line, which will be built later, and which is not included in this sub-project. The DGS station will be owned and operated by LESCO.

73. Reserves of fossil fuels the main sources of energy in Pakistan others are derived from hydropower. In the study area there is no source of hydropower and other energy sources are progressively more common further away from the major towns. The biomass sourcing is concentrated on home garden production of fuel wood, the extraction of wood from forests, woodland, crop plantations and agricultural residues. The other significant energy sources in the area are kerosene and LPG. There are numerous petrol stations and LPG dealers in the district.

3.5 Social and Cultural Resources

3.5.1 Population Communities and Employment

74. The total population of Lahore district was 6,318,745 (March 1998 Census) and predominantly Muslim, i.e. 93.9 per cent. The next higher percentage is of Christians with 5.8 points, followed by Ahmadis 0.2 per cent. While other minorities like Hindu (Jati), Scheduled Castes etc. are very small in number. The proportion of population of Muslims in rural and urban areas is 90.9 and 94.5 percent respectively. Christians are mostly living in rural areas representing 8.9 per cent as compared to 5.2 per cent in rural areas. Ahmadis in urban areas are 0.3 per cent and rural areas 0.1 per cent. The Hindu (Jati) are very small number in rural area. Also scheduled castes and others are in very small numbers. Punjabi is the predominant languages being spoken in the district, representing 86.2 per cent of the population, followed by Urdu, Pushto and Siraiki spoken by 10.2, 1.9 and 0.4 percent. Sindhi is spoken by 0.1 per cent.

75. Of the total economically active population 98.9 per cent were registered as employed in 1998. Nearly 52.6 per cent were self employed, 27.1 per cent private employees and 14.4 per cent government employees. Un-paid family helpers were recorded as 1.1 per cent. In 1998 of the total employed persons, 44.7 per cent had elementary occupations, followed by service workers and shop and market sales workers, 17.5 per cent, and professional, 9.2 per cent. In rural areas people having elementary occupations were again in majority, followed by skilled agricultural and fishery works and service workers and shop and market sales workers, represented 52.5, 23.7 and 8.4 per cent respectively.

76. The main occupation of women in rural areas of Lahore district is house-keeping which includes attending to the cattle, extracting butter and Ghee from milk, weaving and sewing of family clothes. In addition they generally help their men-folk on farms with the lighter duties like transplanting of seedlings, threshing and winnowing of grains and some times they also help in harvesting. In city women are house-wives or work as professional’s doctors, nurses, teaching and in offices. Sukh Chayn is a newly developing urban locality where families from middle and upper classes of society from all religions and castes are taking up residence..

77. In this subproject no families will be relocated in resettlement sites. The setting within Sukh Chayn is essentially urban, with some landscape remaining of the earlier orchards. The transmission line to the DGS will be laid along the western bank of the canal road, to join the existing 132 kV WAPDA Town – Chung line (at tower #. 48), passing at about 6.5 km. from Sukh Chayn. This line component is not part of the present SP, and will be studied later by LESCO under a separate SP for the transmission line.

78. There are many important cultural or archeological sites in Lahore as mentioned above, but no cultural and archeological site is located in the vicinity of the Sukh Chayn subproject.

3.5.2 Education and Literacy

79. The literacy ratio in the district has increased from 48.4 per cent in 1981 to 47.7 per cent in 1998. The literacy ratio for males is 69.1 per cent as against 59.7 per cent for females.

80. Lahore is an old first class seat of learning in Pakistan. The world famous and the oldest university of Pakistan i.e. University of the Punjab is located in this city. The pioneering University of Engineering and Technology is also in Lahore. There has been a significant development in the educational sector of this district. University of the Punjab has been extended and its new campus is constructed along the Lahore branch of Upper Bari Doab canal. This provides an ideal environment for teachers and taught in the green lush



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area surrounding by New Muslim Town. Wahdat Colony, PCSIR Colony, Faisal Town and Garden Town. There are also a number of government and private schools, colleges and technical institutes. Lahore is, therefore, rightly been called, by Pitras Bukhari an eminent scholar, the city of colleges and schools. Most of the colleges have boarding houses for their students who hail from interior Punjab and other parts of the country. Moreover the study of Business Management Commerce and Computer Technology is becoming very popular for the decade. Government and private schools are located at 1 and 2 km from the substation.

81. Number of educational institutions and their enrolment 1997-98 is given in the table below:-

Table 3.1 Educational Institutions by Level of Education, 1997-98

Institute Enrolment Teaching Staff Name of Institute Male Female Male Female Male Female Primary 447 496 56,103 59,417 2,422 2,422 Middle 54 91 15,639 25,729 798 1,262 High/Secondary 119 114 82,521 90,551 3.194 3,363 Higher Secondary (Class XI-XII)

20 9 2,676 2,101 378 164

Intermediate and Degree Colleges

18 27 32.563 43,275 1,634 1,798

Intermediate Colleges 4 5 1,030 2,010 84 93 Degree Colleges 14 22 31,533 41,265 1,550 1,705 Mosque Schools 190 - 6,745 - 199 - Total 866 764 228,310 255,348 10,259 10,807

Source: Punjab Development Statistics, Bureau of Statistics Punjab, 1999.

82. Main medical colleges are the King Edward Medical College, the Allama Iqbal Medical College and the Fatima Jinnah Medical College. The King Edward Medical College is the oldest medical college. These are producing doctors and other paramedical staff for numerous hospitals and dispensaries.

3.5.3 Health Facilities

83. Ample medical and health facilities are available in the Lahore Metropolitan Corporation area and its suburbs. Shaukat Khanum Hospital is a recent addition in the medical care facilities in Lahore for the most dangerous disease in the country i.e. cancer. There are also other hospitals of voluntary organizations which provide health cover to the general public. King Zaid Bin Sultan Hospital is also a very advanced addition in the medical care for Lahore. Among the prominent hospitals are General Hospital, Lady Aitcheson Hospital, Lady Wilingdon Hospital, Mayo Hospital, Fatima Jinnah Hospital, Services Hospital, Gulab Devi Hospital, Ganga Ram Hospital, Shalimar Hospital, Combined Military Hospital and Itefaq Hospital. Besides, a number of private medical practitioners, Hakims and Homeopathic doctors are also practicing in the city. Medical facilities are located at 1 and 2 km from the substation.



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84. Table 3.2 Number of Health Institutions with Bed Capacity, 1998

Institution Number Beds Hospital 42 11,529 Dispensary 140 68 Rural Health Centre 6 120 Basic Health Centre 37 74 T.B. Clinic 6 - Sub-Health Centres 11 - M.C.H. Centres 117 - Total 359 11,791

3.5.4 Cultural Heritage and Community Structure

85. There are no official heritage sites or historic, religious or archeologically important sites located in the Subproject works areas. There are no major historic or archaeological features of note, but there a few places of worship within about 500m of the proposed works.



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4. SCREENING POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 Project Location

4.1.1 Impact Assessment and Mitigation

86. The location and scale of the works are very important in predicting the environmental impacts. This process of impact prediction is the core of the EIA process and it is critical that the recommendations and mitigation measures are carried out according to, and with reference to the conditions on the ground in the affected areas in the spirit of the environmental assessments process (Figure 2.1 shows the location of the proposed DGS and DGL). In this section the potential environmental impacts are reviewed. Where impacts are significant enough to exceed accepted environmental standards, mitigation is proposed in order to reduce residual impact to acceptable levels. Therefore, it is essential that a proper analysis is carried out during the project planning period. In this regard, the impact prediction plays a vital role as these predictions are used for developing mitigation measures and any alternative options, if appropriate. When the detailed designs are completed the impacts and mitigation measures will need to be further reviewed to take account of how the contracts are set up and in the light of any fine tuning of the Subproject proposals.

87. The environmental management plan (Section 5, and EMP matrix Appendix 4) has been reviewed based on the EMP and shall be reviewed in due course at project inception and through construction in order to provide a feed back on any significant unpredicted impacts. It is based on the analysis of impacts, primarily to document key environmental issues likely to arise from Subproject implementation, to prescribe mitigation measures to be integrated in the project design, to design monitoring and evaluation schedules to be implemented during Subproject construction and operation, and to estimate costs required for implementing Subproject mitigation measures. The EMP plan must be reviewed in the Subproject inception by the project management and approved before any construction activity is initiated, to take account of any subsequent changes and fine tuning of the proposals.

4.1.2 General Approach to Mitigation

88. Based on experience on some projects, contractors have put emphasis on the financial compensation for nuisances. This may be acceptable for some social impacts where evacuation is necessary or where houses have been accidentally damaged, however it is not best international practice to accept payment for environmental impacts. An approach whereby the subproject contractor pays money for nuisances rather than control impacts at source will not be acceptable. This practice should not be allowed and financial compensation shall not be allowed as mitigation for environmental impacts or environmental nuisance.

89. During the preparation for the Subproject construction phase the future contractors must be notified and prepared to co-operate with the executing agency, project management, supervising consultants and local population in the mitigation of impacts. Furthermore the contractor must be primed through bidding stages and the contract documentation to implement the EMP in full and be ready to engage trained environmental management staff to audit the effectiveness and review mitigation measures as the project proceeds. The effective implementation of the EMP will be audited as part of the loan conditions and the executing agency (LESCO) must be prepared for this. In this regard the LESCO must fulfill the requirements of the law and guidance prepared by Pak EPA on the environmental aspects of power projects and the recommendations already made for Subproject in this EIA and under Pakistan’s PEP Act.

90. The location of the residences, mosques, schools, hospitals and civic, cultural and other heritage sites has been reviewed in Section 3. No residences or schools are close enough to the Subproject (at the time of survey of the site) on which there could be potential impacts in the construction stage from disturbance, noise or dust. However, the site is on the main entrance to the colony, and all pedestrians and vehicles entering or leaving the colony from the Canal Road gate could be possibly affected by certain activities of construction. However it is possible to predict the extent to which there could be residential developments in Sukh Chayn Gardens by the time the project is actually implemented.

91. Water is available in the study area, although surplus water may not always be available, to suppress dust from vulnerable locations, especially in the dry season. Therefore as a general approach it is recommended that in case the existing site hoarding be retained for the construction of the DGS, If it transpires that there are any works within 10m of any sensitive receivers along the proposed DGL, the contractor should install segregation between the works and the edge of the sensitive receivers. The segregation should be easily



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erectable 2.5m high tarpaulin sheet and designed to retain dust and provide a temporary visual barrier to the works. Where dust is the major consideration the barrier can take the form of tarpaulins strung between two poles mounted on a concrete base. These can be moved along from tower base to tower base the power as the work proceeds. Where noise is a major consideration (say outside schools or hospitals) construction should be avoided at sensitive times. As a fall back option to control noise, the mass of the barriers can be increased using block-board or corrugated metal sheet to supplement the tarpaulins. In addition to the physical effect of mitigating dust and noise the installation of such measures should be discussed with the local population and serve as a vehicle for further public consultation at the implementation stage to assist in public relations.

4.1.3 Cultural Heritage, Mosques, Religious Sites, and Social Infrastructure

92. There are no mosques or religious sites near the works or other cultural or other heritage SR sites as has been reviewed in Section 3.

93. The nearest clinic / hospitals are more than 100m from the edge of the Subproject. There will be a sufficient buffer distance between the works and the SP, so no major significant impact would be expected from the works.

94. The nearest school is also more than 100m from the Subproject. There will, therefore, be sufficient buffer distance between the works and the entire SP such that no significant impacts can be expected. Public consultation should be undertaken at the implementation stage to ensure nuisances are not allowed to escalate.

4.2 Potential Environmental Impacts from Construction

4.2.1 Cut and fill

95. The Subproject work should not involve any significant cutting and filling but minor excavations (down to 4m) and piling may be required to create the foundations for the transformers, and the control rooms etc.

96. Mitigation measures must focus on the minimization of impacts. In order to allow the proper functioning of the settlement sites (access to villages) during construction of the DGL it is recommended that consideration be given to erect temporary hoardings immediately adjacent to the nearest houses and shops if they are within 15m of the power transmission line tower construction.

97. If surplus materials arise from the removal of the existing surfaces from specific areas, these should be used elsewhere on the project before additional soil, rock, gravel or sand is brought in. The use of immediately available material will generally minimize the need for additional rock based materials extraction from outside..

98. The Subproject detailed designers have so far estimated that no substantial additional materials will be required subject to confirmation at the detailed design stage.

99. Contractual clauses should be included to require each contractor to produce a materials management plan (one month before construction commences) to identify all sources of cement and aggregates and to balance cut and fill. The plan should clearly state the methods to be employed prior to and during the extraction of materials and all the mitigation measures to be employed to mitigate nuisances to local residents. Financial compensation shall not be allowed as mitigation for environmental impacts or environmental nuisance. Mitigation measures shall seek to control the impacts at source in the first place. The engineer shall be responsible to update the Subproject cut and fill estimates and create Materials Master Plan to facilitate materials exchange between the different contract areas along the power line and sub-contractors on the power line and to provide an overall balance for materials and minimize impacts on local resources.

4.2.2 Encroachment, Landscape and Physical Disfiguration

100. Prior to the operation of Subproject, the DGS (and the associated power lines), will be expanded. The extent of expansion of the associated power lines for the proposed DGS is moderate, and should not extend beyond the power corridor (RoW) created by the Subproject. No significant landscape impacts are expected from construction of the Subproject.



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101. Disposal of surplus materials must also be negotiated through local authority approvals prior to the commencement of construction.

4.2.3 Trees, Ecology and Protected Areas

102. There are no trees in the DGS site, but project operations may create disturbance to trees within or outside the Estate. If for some unforeseen reason Reserved or other trees do need to be removed, permission should be obtained from the forest user group and Department of Forests (DoF) on written justification.

103. At this stage no areas require removal of woodland. However if specimen trees of religious plantations are affected the owners should be given the resources and opportunity to reinstate the woodland long term and a plantation compensation plan should be drawn up to replant the woodland/trees. In the event that the land is not suitable for plantation then other areas should be identified to replace the cut trees and sufficient areas should be identified to allow plantation of trees at a rate of say 3:1 or greater. The replacement ratio should allow for a high mortality rate among the newly planted trees in the dry environment or otherwise as based on advice from the District Forest Officer.

104. A requirement shall be inserted in the contracts that no trees are to be cut on the SP site or outside, without the written permission from the Supervising consultant who may permit the removal of trees if unavoidable on safety / technical / engineering grounds on written justification to the satisfaction of local user groups or DoF.

4.2.4 Hydrology, Sedimentation, Soil Erosion

105. The drainage streams en-route of the Subproject project should not be impeded by the works. The scale of the works does not warrant hydrological monitoring.

4.2.5 Air Pollution from earthworks and transport

106. Field observations indicate that ambient air quality is generally acceptable and that emissions from powered mechanical equipment are rapidly dispersed.

107. Earthworks will contribute to increasing dust, and the foundation earthworks will generate dust and the following mitigation measures are needed:

(i) Dust suppression shall be undertaken where towers are within 50m of houses. (ii) Construction materials (sand, gravel, and rocks) and spoil materials will be transported trucks

covered with tarpaulins. (iii) All vehicles (e.g., trucks, equipment, and other vehicles that support construction works) will

comply with the national vehicle regulations.

108. It should be possible to control and mange emissions from project activities at source, under the EMP. There will be a few items of powered mechanical equipment to be used in the construction of the DGS works, that may give rise to complaints of dust and other emissions; however these should be minor and easily dissipated. There are no other industrial pollution sources in the vicinity of the Sukh Chayn SP.

109. The other major source of air pollution is dust arising from construction and other ground or soil disturbance, during dry weather, and from movement of vehicles on poorly surfaced or damaged access roads. It has been observed that dust levels from vehicles may even be high enough to obscure vision significantly temporarily.

110. The need for large stockpiles should be minimized by careful planning of the supply of materials from controlled sources. Stockpiles should not be located within 50m of schools, hospitals or other public amenities such as wells and pumps and should be covered with tarpaulins when not in use and at the end of the working day to enclose dust.

4.2.6 Noise, Vibration and Blasting

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112. Noise and vibration from compaction during construction of foundations may be a significant local impact, but there are no habitations in the vicinity at present, and no houses are planned in the immediate vicinity of the DGS. The apartment houses near the DGS site are also not planned to be built in the near future.

113. It is anticipated that powered mechanical equipment and a lot of local labor with hand tool methods will be used to construct the Subproject works. No blasting is anticipated. Powered mechanical equipment can generate significant noise and vibration. The cumulative effects from several machines can be significant. To minimize such impacts, the contractor for Subproject should be requested by the Engineer to provide evidence and certification that all equipment to be used for construction is fitted with the necessary air pollution and noise dampening devices to meet LESCO requirements.

114. At nearby schools, the contractor shall discuss with the school principals the agreed time for operating these machines and completely avoid machine use near schools during examination times.

4.3 Potential Environmental Impacts during operation

4.3.1 Air pollution and noise from the enhanced operations

115. There should be no source of atmospheric pollution from the project. In the operational phase the distant industrial facilities with fuel powered mechanical equipment will be the main polluters. All such emissions will be very well dissipated in the open terrain and there will be no cumulative effect from the project.

116. The Subproject works will extend the power transmission lines but no houses, mosques or schools will be close to the facilities in the operational phase. Nevertheless certain offices and residences (such as the proposed apartments) could be close to the DGS. Therefore it is recommended that an acoustical check be made on the detailed design to determine of any noise barriers are required.

4.3.2 Sanitation, Solid Waste Disposal, Communicable Diseases

117. The main issues of concern are uncontrolled defecation by construction workers, unmanaged disposal of solid and liquid wastes into watercourses, natural drains and improper disposal of storm water and black water.

118. In order to maintain proper sanitation around construction sites, provision of temporary toilets will be made. Construction worker camps will not be located in settlement areas or near sensitive water resources.

4.3.3 Disease Vectors

119. Vectors such as mosquitoes will be encountered at the SP site. Wherever water is allowed to accumulate, in temporary drainage facilities, due to improper storm water management, or improper disposal of wastewater generated from the site, it can offer a breeding site for mosquitoes and other insects. Temporary and permanent drainage facilities should therfore be designed to facilitate the rapid removal of surface water from all areas and prevent the accumulation of surface water ponds.

4.3.4 Pollution from oily run-off, fuel spills and dangerous goods

120. Control measures for oily residues, lubricants and refueling are prescribed in the EMP. In most DGS stations of LESCO, maintenance yards have been created but they have no dedicated drainage which can capture run-off. Oily residues and fuel should be captured at source and refueling and maintenance should take place in dedicated areas away from surface water resources. No significant impacts should be allowed to arise in the present Subproject, and final design of the project must pay attention to this aspect.

121. No significant impacts from oily residues such as transformer oil and lubricants are expected to arise in this subproject. However control measures will be needed for oily residues such as transformer oil and lubricants in the case of accidental or unexpected release. Transformer oil is supplied in drums from an imported source and tap tanks are topped up as necessary on site. There are facilities in some subproject DGS maintenance yards for recycling (dehydrating) oil from breakers. However the areas upon which these recycling facilities are located have no dedicated drainage which can capture run-off. Oily residues and fuel and any contaminated soil residues should be captured at source by installing bunds (Appendix 6) and refueling and maintenance should take place in dedicated areas away from surface water resources.



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5. INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

122. The Environmental Management Plan is based on the type, extent and duration of the identified environmental impacts. The EMP has been prepared by reference to and following the best practices and the ADB Environmental Assessment Guidelines2.

123. It is important that the recommendations and mitigation measures are carried out according to the spirit of the environmental assessment process and in line with the guidelines. In this section, the mitigation measures that are required, for the power transmission enhancements, to reduce residual impact to acceptable levels and achieve the expected outcomes of the project are discussed. The EMP matrix is presented as Attachment 2. The impact prediction (Section 4) has played a vital role in reconfirming typical mitigation measures and in identifying some different approaches based on the feasibility and detailed design assumptions and any alternatives available at this stage.

124. Prior to implementation and construction of the enhancements the EMP shall be amended and reviewed by LESCO in due course after detailed designs are complete. Such a review shall be based on reconfirmation and additional information on the assumptions made at the feasibility stage on alignment, location scale and expected operating conditions of the project. For example, in this case if there are any additional transmission lines or extension of the substation boundaries to be included, the designs may be amended and then the performance and evaluation schedules to be implemented during project construction and operation can be updated, and costs estimates can be revised.

125. The EMP plan must be reviewed by the project management and approved by the PEPA before any construction activity is initiated. This is also an ADB requirement in order to take account of any sub-sequent changes and fine tuning of the proposals. It is recommended that before the works contract is worked out in detail and before pre-qualification that a full extent of the environmental requirements of the project (EIA / EIA) are included in the bidding documents including the EMP. Past environmental performance of contractors and awareness of environmentally responsible procurement should also be used as indicators for prequalification of contractors.

126. In order to facilitate the implementation of the EMP, during the preparation for the construction phase the future contractors must be prepared to co-operate with the local population in the mitigation of impacts. Furthermore the contractor must be primed through the contract documentation and ready to implement all the mitigation measures and engage trained environmental management staff to audit the effectiveness and review mitigation measures as the project proceeds. The effective implementation of the EMP will be audited as part of the mid term review of loan conditions and the executing agency must be prepared for this.

127. The details of EMP given in Appendix 4 in the form of the matrix. The impacts have been classified into those relevant to the design/preparation stage, construction stage and operation and maintenance stage. The matrix provides details of the mitigation measures recommended for each of the identified impacts, approximate location of the mitigation sites, time span of the implementation of mitigation measures, an analysis of the associated costs and the responsibility of the institution. The institutional responsibility has been specified for the purpose of the implementation and the supervision. The matrix is supplemented with a monitoring plan (Attachment 3) for the performance indicators. An estimation of the associated costs for the monitoring is given with the plan including physical mitigation costs. The EMP has been prepared following the best practices and the ADB environmental assessment guidelines.

128. Prior to implementation of the Project LESCO needs to comply with several environmental requirements, such as obtaining PEPA clearance (“No Objection Certificate”, compiling acceptable EMP and Clearance Certificate) under PEP Act (guidelines and regulations 2000), securing tree removal and replanting permits from the Department of Forests and any permissions required from the Irrigation Department and Department of Wildlife Services. LESCO will also need to confirm that contractors and their suppliers have complied with all statutory requirements and have appropriate and valid licenses and permits for all powered mechanical equipment, permissions for use of local water supplies in line with the all environmental requirements (e.g. and local authority conditions).

129. The EMP (Appendix 4) was prepared taking into account the limited capacity of LESCO to conduct environmental assessments. LESCO has engaged an environmental specialist by July 2007 to assist with environmemtal assessment of all subprojects and it is envisaged and strongly recommended that for this specialist be retained to assist in environmental management, Further staff can be engaged later with site



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experience in environmental monitoring and auditing to guide the subsequent formal assessment and submission process under the PEP Act and monitor compliance with the EMP. As of August 2007, LESCO has one in-house graduate environmental specialist but no social capability. Observations suggest that there is little or no environmental awareness with senior management. At this stage staff members and the consultants are responsible for addressing environmental concerns for the MFF potentially involving hundreds kilometers of power transmission lines and DGS in later tranches. Most of the environmental work is delegated to consultants. Whereas there is a limited level of awareness at the working level LESCO staff need more training and resources if they are effectively provide quality control and oversight for the EMP implementation. Specific areas for immediate attention are in EMP auditing, environmentally responsible procurement, air, water and noise pollution management and ecological impact mitigation. It is recommended that an environmental specialist consultant with 10 years experience covers this aspect full time for at least the first six months of the MFF project and that on a call off basis with local support those services are retained for the life of the MFF loan.

130. For this subproject and the whole MFF the environmental staff for the project implementation team must be appointed prior to the outset of the implementation design stage to ensure compliance with the statutory obligations under the PEP Act. It is also recommended that the LESCO progress recruitment of some further in house capability such as and Environmental and Social Unit (similar to the capability that is present in WAPDA and that as soon as possible potentially suitable staff are nominated to be trained and man the unit at least on an inaugural basis. Due to the lack of in-house capability, at this point, environmental specialist consultants the project implementation unit must address all environmental aspects in the detailed design. It is recommended that the project management unit (PMU) will have one technical manager (senior environmental specialist) to address all environmental aspects in the detailed design and contracting stages. In addition, there will be an environmental specialist(s) to cover the implementation of environmental mitigation measures in the project packages. Both shall be members of the supervising consultant’s team.

131. The environmental specialists will:

a.work in the PMU with LESCO to ensure all statutory environmental submissions under PEP Act and other environmentally related legislation are thoroughly implemented;

b.work in the PMU with LESCO to ensure all environmental requirements and mitigation measures from the environmental assessment of Subprojects are included in the contract prequalification and bidding documents;

c.work with LESCO to execute any additional EIA and EIA requirements needed due to fine tuning of the subprojects and that environmental performance targets are included in the contracts prior to project commencement;

d.work in the PMU with LESCO to ensure all environmental requirements and mitigation measures from the EIAs and EIAs and environmental performance criteria are incorporated in the Subproject contracts or variations and that the EMP is effectively implemented;

e.work with management consultant, supervising consultant and contractors to manage and monitor the implementation of the project EMP.

f.Overall implementation of the EMP will become LESCO ’s responsibility. Other parties to be involved in implementing the EMP are as follows:

132. Contractors: responsible for implementing all measures required to mitigate environmental impacts during construction;

133. Government agencies: such as provincial environmental agencies, and bureaus, at the local level, will be responsible for monitoring the compliance with implementation of environmental conditions related to statutory approvals of subprojects in their areas.

134. LESCO Board of Directors: responsible to ensure that sufficient timely resources are allocated to process the environmental assessments and to monitor implementation of all construction and operational mitigation measures required to mitigate environmental impacts.

135. Considering that other government agencies that need to be involved in implementing the EMP, training workshops should be conducted at every six months or twice each year, for the first 2 years (and annually thereafter) to share the monitoring report on the implementation of the EMP, to share lessons learned in the implementation and to decide on remedial actions, if unexpected environmental impacts occur.



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136. The monitoring plan (Appendix 5) was designed based on the project cycle. During the preconstruction period, the monitoring activities will focus on (i) conducting baseline monitoring; (ii) checking the contractor’s bidding documents, particularly to ensure that all necessary environmental requirements have been included; and (iii) checking that the contract documents’ references to environmental mitigation measures requirements have been incorporated as part of contractor’s assignment and making sure that any advance works (protection of specimens and transplantation, design of power transmission etc.) are carried out in good time. Where detailed design is required (e.g. for power transmission lines and avoidance of other resources) the inclusion and checking of designs must be carried out. During the construction period, the monitoring activities will focus on ensuring that environmental mitigation measures are implemented, and some performance indicators will be monitored to record the Project’s environmental performance and to guide any remedial action to address unexpected impacts. Monitoring activities during project operation will focus on recording environmental performance and proposing remedial actions to address unexpected impacts. The potential to use local community groups contacts for monitoring should be explored as part of the activities in setting up the Environmental and Social Unit which should have regular meetings with the NGOs as a matter of good practice and to discuss matters of mutual concern.

137. At this stage, due to the modest scale of the new power transmission lines and by generally keeping to non-sensitive and non-critical areas the construction and operational impacts will be manageable and no insurmountable impacts are predicted providing that the EMP is implemented to its full extent and required in the contract documents. However experience suggests that some contractors may not be familiar with this approach or may be reluctant to carry out some measures. In order that the contractors are fully aware of the implications of the EMP and to ensure compliance, it is recommended that the cost of environmental measures be treated separately in the tender documentation and that payment milestones are linked to environmental performance, vis a vis the carrying out of the EMP.

138. The effective implementation of the EMP will be audited as part of the loan conditions and the executing agency must be prepared for this. In this regard the LESCO (the EA) must be prepared to guide the design engineers and contractors on the environmental aspects.



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139.

6. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

6.1 Approach to Public Consultation

140. The public consultation (PC) process with various stakeholders has been approached so as to involve public and other stakeholders from the earliest stages. Public consultation has taken place during the planning and design, and viewpoints of the stakeholders have been taken into account and their concerns and suggestions for possible improvements have been included where appropriate. Much of the PC process to date has revolved around concerns for the mitigation of construction impacts and the possible side effects from the proximity of high voltage power lines and the DGS station and its equipment.

141. Land for the DGS is under possession of LESCO, after the necessary procedure of purchase, from the Sukh Chayn management. An LAR Due Diligence Report for the SP is documented separately. It is expected that the public consultation process will continue through all stages of the subproject in order to accommodate stakeholders' aspirations and to orient the stakeholders positively towards the project implementation and where possible to harness cooperation over access issues in order to facilitate timely completion.

142. The public consultation process has commenced in the initial feasibility stages (prior to construction) in order to disclose the project information to the stakeholders and record feedback regarding the proposed project and preferences. The stakeholders involved in the process were the project management, land owners in and around the Sukh Chayn Gardens, who represent the population likely to be impacted by the DGS, and some members of the local administration.

6.2 Public Consultation Process

143. Prior to the implementation of the consultation, feedback, etc. has been carried out to support this EIA and recorded. The focus of attention has been the population near the proposed DGS that may be affected by the Subproject construction. The level of engagement varied from stakeholder to stakeholder with some registering no major comment but it is noted that none registered any outright opposition to the subproject.

144. The disclosure of the project in advance and subsequent consultation with stake holders has advantages in the environmental assessment and mitigation of impacts. Public consultation can also provide a conduit for the improvement of the project implementation to better serve the stakeholders.

145. The environmental assessment process under the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act only requires the disclosure to the public after the statutory EIA / EIA has been accepted by the relevant EPA to be in strict adherence to the rules. In this EIA the consultation process was performed to satisfy the ADB requirements. The locations of consultation and people consulted are listed in the full table of public consultation presented in Attachment 4.

6.3 Results of Public Consultation

146. The consultations identified some potential environmental and social impacts and perceptions of the affected communities. The public consultation resulted in 12 responses in June 2007 (Appendix 7). The project management and the local community support the construction of the DGS station, and expressed its anticipation. Residents around the DGS site have the view that the DGS station will accelerate development and occupation of the new colony, hence generating opportunities of casual labour and provision of services etc. They also expect a more stable and uninterrupted power supply in the region, with lesser complaints during storms, with the provision of the DGS in the locality. Poor people requested for unskilled and semi skilled jobs on priority basis with the contractors during implementation of the project. No land acquisition and resettlement is involved in this project.

147. On the basis of the consultations so far, it appears that the project will have no insurmountable environmental and social impacts but LESCO will have to make sure that compensation and assistance amounts are assessed justly and that skilled and unskilled employment should be preferentially given to the AP as far as is reasonably practicable.



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7. CONCLUSIONS

7.1 Findings and Recommendations

148. This study was carried out at the planning stage of the project. Primary and secondary data were used to assess the environmental impacts. The potential environmental impacts were assessed in a comprehensive manner. The report has provided a picture of all potential environmental impacts associated with the Project, and recommended suitable mitigation measures. This study recommends that some further follow up studies are undertaken during project processing in order to meet the ADB requirements.

149. There are some further considerations for the planning stages such as obtaining clearance for the project under the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act (1997) but environmental impacts from the power enhancements will mostly take place during the construction stage. There are also some noise impacts and waste management issues for the operational stage that must be addressed in the detailed design and through environmentally responsible procurement. At the detailed design stage the number of and exact locations for transmission tower enhancements may change subject to detailed surveys but the impacts are likely to be broadly similar at most locations and impacts have been reviewed in the environmental impact section of this EIA report.

150. There are a number of key actions required in the detailed design phase. Prior to construction, LESCO must receive clearance certification from the PEPA and LESCO must complete an EMP that will be accepted by the PEPA and agreed by the contractor prior to signing the contract. The information provided in this report can form the basis of any further submission to PEPA as required in future.

151. No land acquisition, compensation and resettlement is involved. However, loss of any trees will be compensated to the concerned parties, if needed. Provisions can be made in LARP, based on the proposed alignments these should not be difficult tasks and can be conducted as the detailed designs are worked out and to dovetail with the existing system and minimize adverse impacts and maximize benefits. A social impact assessment and resettlement action plan (LARP) has been completed in tandem with this EIA for the whole subproject. Studies parallel to this EIA have examined and assessed the overall social and poverty profile of the project area on the basis of the primary and secondary data sources and preparation of a socio-economic profile of the project districts. A social and poverty analysis has been prepared, taking into account socio-economic and poverty status of the project area of influence, including the nature, extent and determinants of poverty in the project area including assessment. In addition, estimation of the likely socioeconomic and poverty reduction impacts of the project should be included.

152. Baseline monitoring activities should be carried out during project detailed design stage to establish the baseline of parameters for checking during the construction stage. The monitoring schedule (Appendix 5) recommends monitoring on two occasions at the site location. The results should be integrated with the contract documentation to establish performance action thresholds, pollution limits and contingency plans for the contractor’s performance.

153. During the commissioning phase noise monitoring should ensure that statutory requirements have been achieved. Monitoring activities during project operation will focus on periodic recording environmental performance and proposing remedial actions to address any unexpected impacts.

7.2 Summary and Conclusions

154. The expansion of the Sukh Chayn SP is a feasible and sustainable option from the power transmission, engineering, environmental, and socioeconomic points of view. Implementation of the EMP is required and the environmental impacts associated with the subproject need to be properly mitigated, and the existing institutional arrangements are available. Additional human and financial resources will be required by LESCO to complete the designs and incorporate the recommendations effectively and efficiently in the contract documents, linked to payment milestones. The proposed mitigation and management plans are practicable but require additional resources.

155. This EIA, including the EMP, should be used as a basis for an environmental compliance program and be included as an Appendix to the contract. The EMP shall be reviewed at the detailed design stage. In addition, any subsequent conditions issued by PEPA as part of the environmental clearance should also be included in the environmental compliance program. Therefore, continued monitoring of the implementation of



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mitigation measures, the implementation of the environmental conditions for work and environmental clearance, and monitoring of the environmental impact related to the operation of the Project should be properly carried out and reported at least twice per year as part of the project performance report.

North

Sukh Chayn132kV DGS(proposed

North

Power Distribution Enhancement Multitranche Financing Facility TA 4876

Appendix 1. Location of Sukh Chayn DGS & DGL LESCO

Power Transmission Enhancement Multitranche Financing Facility – Tranche 1 LESCO Sukh Chayn DGS & DXL subproject Appendix 2 REI site checklist


DISCO - LESCO Sub-project Name Sukh Chayn Date: 06 / 10 / 2007 Sub-project Number / ref. xx Sub-station. (nearest if not an s/s subproject Project Details Grid Reference(s) (from / to if line project) G/T survey sheet Scan of GT sheet (made or not- saved where) Project description The SP proposes an Increase in Transformer Capacity of the Sukh Chayn DGS, by

conversion of existing two 10 x 13 MVA transformer by 20 x 26 MVA 132/11kV power transformer.

Components Conversion of existing two 10 x 13 MVA transformer by 20 x 26 MVA 132/11kV power transformer.

Construction methods No appreciable civil works are involved, since the new transformer will use the existing foundation, cable trays etc. Work only requires removal of an existing transformer, and replacing it by a new transformer, along with the necessary cabling, and installation of equipment, etc.

Access Access at Alipur Gujranwala Road on south of DGS.

Environmental Risk Consider IF catastrophic failure WHAT - Describe immediate surroundings of the transformer work site The SP should design and add a complete concrete slab in the existing foundation under the new transformer, to provide containment, and ensure prevent seepage of any accidental spills or leaks of oil from the transformer during installation, maintenance, repairs, or priming, if agreed, and if feasible. Complete concrete slab under DX / slab

Foundation

Bunding / containment No containment or bunding at present under existing transformers. Describe capacity Drainage No formal storm water drainage from grid compound. Rainwater on unpaved cobbled

surfaces in grid compound seeps into ground, runs off to adjoining areas, or evaporates. How / where does rainwater go

Risk to groundwater Minor if catastrophic failure Waste disposal practices Presently there are no formal waste management procedures on site. A waste management and

oil handling and containment plan should be developed in the design phase of the MFF Tranche 1 to assure environmentally acceptable disposal of any additional waste from new transformer installation and operation or disposal of redundant transformers and insulating oils.

Sensitive Receivers Graveyard at 1 km across the road in Mouza Rihar + Chatha Flour Mill at 500 m + Chenab Particle Board Factory at 200 m + Plyfo Factory at 1.5 km + Mosque at 300 m and many mosques in Alipur Chatha, Headwork at Qadirabad.

Distance (km) Nearest village / habitation Mouza Pandoke in North and Mouza Rihar in South. School / religious site / hospital Primary, High Schools and College for Girls and Boys in Alipur Chatha at 2.5 km from the DGS + Primary Schools for Girls & Boys in Mouza Vihar at 1 km + Dispensaries, Private Clinics and Civil Hospital is located in Alipur Chatha at 2.5 km. Nearest river / irrigation channel Lower Chenab at 1 km from the DGS + Chenab River at 15 km. Distance (km)

Photographs Others Water table at 10 m

Terrain / features North Cultivated land of rice crop

East Cultivated land of rice crop

South Alipur Gujranwala Road + Access to DGS and cultivated land across the road.

West Cultivated land of rice crop

Power Transmission Enhancement Multitranche Financing Facility – Tranche 1 LESCO Sukh Chayn DGS & DXL subproject Appendix 2 REI site checklist


DISCO - LESCO Sub-project Name Sukh Chayn Date: 06 / 10 / 2007 Sub-project Number / ref. xx Sub-station. (nearest if not an s/s subproject

Locality Plan (sketch)

Other information Completed by Name Bushra Waheed, Wali WaheedSignature Date

Power Transmission Enhancement Multitranche Financing Facility – Tranche 1 LESCO Sukh Chayn DGS & DXL Appendix 3 – Photographs of LESCO Sukh Chayn Subproject Location

Environmental Impact Assessment Appendix 3

Photographs of the LESCO Sukh Chayn Subproject

Photograph 1 Sukh Chayn Proposed DGS & Transformers yard.

Photograph 4 Sukh Chayn Subproject. Typical terrain for line route.

Photograph 2 Sukh Chayn Subprjct. Street in Sukh Chayn Gardens.



Photograph 6 Sukh Chayn Subproject. Sukh Chayn Gdns entrance.

TA 4876 Appendix 3 Page - 1 of 1

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Attachment – 2

Environmental Management Plan – Matrix September 2007 (for all tranches - to be reviewed with PFR before commencement of each tranche).

DESIGN STAGE Steps Actions Conditions Agency Monitor

ing

1. Social Impacts

To ensure that the adverse impacts due to the property acquisition and resettlement are mitigated according to the LARP.

1. Social preparation completed (Sep 2006 . LARP etc in place IF UNFORSEEN ADDITIONAL LAND IS REQUIRED 2. Acquisition of lands completed to minimize the uncertainty of people. 3. Completed implementation of LARP and LARCs to provide compensation and assistance to the APs. 4. LESCO selected a route that will not affect any public built-in property or house; no additional land is required.. 5. All the payments/entitlements are paid according to the Entitlement Matrix, which was prepared according to the LARP. 6. All the impacts identified by the EIA are incorporated in to the project as well as the LARP and relevant entitlements included into the Entitlement Matrix.

Before the installation of towers and structures the APs to be given sufficient time with compensation money and to resettle satisfactorily.

Affected Families will be compensated by LESCO through the concerned District Revenue Department and Land Acquisition Collectors.

LESCO / LACs

MC and External Monitors

2. Hydrological Impacts

To minimize hydrological and drainage impacts during constructions.

1.Hydrological flow in areas where it is sensitive, such as water courses or bridges and culverts. 2. Design of adequate major and minor culverts facilities will be completed

Before the commencement of construction activities/during designing stage

Considered locations are as in the design report

LESCO with the Design Consultant

LESCO

3. Noise barriers

Ensure cumulative noise impacts are acceptable in operational phase

1. Conduct detailed acoustic assessment for all residential, school, (other sensitive structures) within 50m of GSS and RoW. 2. If noise at sensitive receiver exceeds the permissible limit, the construction activities should be monitored and controlled.

1. During detailed design stage. No later than pre-qualification or tender negotiations. 2. Include in the contract.

Noise sensitive locations identified in the EIA/EMP (2006) or as required approved by EPA.

LESCO with the design consultant

LESCO and Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC if any)

4. Waste disposal

Ensure adequate disposal options for all waste including transformer oil, unsuitable soils, scrap

1. Identify sufficient locations for disposal of transformer oil, unsuitable soils, scrap metal “cradle to grave”. 2. Include in contracts for unit rates for re-measurement for disposal. 3. Designate disposal sites in the contract and cost unit disposal rates accordingly.

1.During designing stage no later than pre-qualification or tender negotiations 2. Include in contract.

Locations approved by EPA and LESCO and waste disposal local authorities.

EPA and LESCO with the design consultant

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DESIGN STAGE Steps Actions Conditions Agency Monitoring

metal.

5. Temporary drainage and erosion control

Include mitigation in preliminary and designs for erosion control and temporary drainage.

1. Identify locations where drainage or irrigation crossing RoW may be affected by works. 2.Include in protection works contract as a payment milestone(s)

During designing stage no later than pre-qualification or tender negotiations.

Locations based on drainage or irrigation crossing RoW.

LESCO design consultant.

LESCO and CSC

CONSTRUCTION STAGE

1. Hydrology and Drainage Aspects

To ensure the proper implementation of any requirements mentioned in EPA conditions of approval letter in relation to Hydrology of the project.

1. Consideration of weather conditions when particular construction activities are undertaken. 2. Limitations on excavation depths in use of recharge areas for material exploitation or spoil disposal. 3. Use of landscaping as an integrated component of construction activity as an erosion control measure. 4. Minimizing the removal of vegetative cover as much as possible and providing for it s restoration where construction sites have been cleared of such areas.

Prepare a thorough plan to be approved by sc one month prior to a commencement of construction Proper timetable prepared in consideration with the climatic conditions of each area, the different construction activities mentioned here to be guided.

1.Locations of each construction activity to be listed by the engineer. 2. Special locations are identified along the row by the contractor to minimize disturbances. 3. A list of locations of irrigation channels / drains to be compiled by the contractor

1.CSC or LESCO to actively supervise and enforce

LESCO

2. Orientation for Contractor, and Workers

To ensure that the CSC contractor and workers understand and have the capacity to ensure that environmental requirements and implementation of mitigation measures.

1. LESCO to engage environmental specialist to monitor and progress all environmental statutory and recommended obligations. 2 Conduct special briefing for managers and / or on-site training for the contractors and workers on the environmental requirement of the project. record attendance and achievement test. 3. Agreement on critical areas to be considered and necessary mitigation measures, among all parties who are involved in project activities. 4. Continuous progress review and refresher sessions to be followed

Induction for all site agents and above including all relevant LESCO staff new project staff before commencement of work. At early stages of construction for all construction employees as far as reasonably practicable

All staff members in all categories. monthly induction and six month refresher course as necessary until contractor complies

Contractor and the CSC and record details

LESCO & CSC to observe and record success

3. Water quality To prevent adverse Compile temporary drainage management plan one month before Prior to 1.Relevant locations to be 1.Contractor LESCO



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water quality impacts due to negligence and ensure unavoidable impacts are managed effectively. Ensure adverse impacts on water quality caused by construction activities are minimized.

commencement of works. Proper installation of TD and EC before works within 50m of water bodies. 1.Proper construction of TD and EC measures, maintenance and management including training of operators and other workers to avoid pollution of water bodies by the considerate operation of construction machinery and equipment. 2. Storage of lubricants, fuels and other hydrocarbons in self-contained dedicated enclosures >50m away from water bodies. 3. Proper disposal of solid waste from construction activities and labour camps. 4. Cover the construction material and spoil stockpiles with a suitable material to reduce material loss and sedimentation and avoid stockpiling near to water bodies. 5. Topsoil stripped material shall not be stored where natural drainage will be disrupted. 6. Borrow sites (if required) should not be close to sources of drinking water. 7. Prepare a PCB spill handling procedure and equip such teams with special clothing , steel containers and solvents .

construction, 50m from water bodies. Timing will depend on the construction timetable.

determined in the detailed project design

CSC to enforce 2. Contractor has to check water quality and report to LESCO 3. CSCr supervises monitoring activities.

review results

4. Air quality

To minimize effectively and avoid complaints due to the airborne particulate matter released to the atmosphere.

- CONTROL ALL DUSTY MATERIALS AT SOURCE. 1. All heavy equipment and machinery shall be fitted in full compliance with the national and local regulations.(Relevant regulations are in the Motor vehicles fitness rules and Highway Act). 2. Stockpiled soil and sand shall be slightly wetted before loading, particularly in windy conditions. 3. Fuel-efficient and well-maintained haulage trucks shall be employed to minimize exhaust emissions. 4. Vehicles transporting soil, sand and other construction materials shall be covered. Limitations to speeds of such vehicles necessary. Transport through densely populated area should be avoided. 5. To plan to minimize the dust within the vicinity of orchards and fruit farms. 6. Spraying of bare areas with water. 7. Concrete plants. to be controlled in line with statutory requirements should not be close to sensitive receptors.

All construction sites within 100m of sensitive receivers.

1. A list of locations to be included in contract and other sensitive areas identified by the CSC along the ROW during works.

Contractor should maintain acceptable standard CSC to supervise activities.

LESCO/CSC

5. Noise / Ground Vibration

To minimize noise level increases and

INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND MONITOR ALL MITIGATION

Maximum allowable

During construction stage, the most sensitive

Contractor should

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ground vibrations during construction operations.

1. All heavy equipment and machinery shall be fitted in full compliance with the national and local regulations and with effective silencing apparatus to minimize noise. 2. As a rule, the operation of heavy equipment shall be conducted in daylight hours. 3. Hammer- type percussive pile driving operations shall be not be allowed at night time. 4. Construction equipment, which generates excessive noise, shall be enclosed or fitted with effective silencing apparatus to minimize noise. 5. Well-maintained haulage trucks will be used with speed controls. 6. Contractor shall take adequate measures to minimize noise nuisance in the vicinity of construction sites by way of adopting available acoustic methods.

noise levels should be below 70dB(A)LEQ at the boundary of the construction site.

locations need special attention.

maintain the acceptable standards CSC to supervise relevant activities.

6. Soil Erosion/ Surface Run-off

Prevent adverse water quality impacts due to negligence and ensure unavoidable impacts are managed effectively. To minimize soil erosion due to the construction activities of towers, stringing of conductors and creation of access tracks for project vehicles T

SCHEDULE WORKS IN SENSITIVE AREAS (e.g. RIVERS) FOR DRY SEASON 1. Temporary erosion control plan one month before commencement of works. 2. Proper installation of TD and EC before works within 50m of water dies. Meaningful water quality monitoring up and downstream at any tower site within a river or stream during construction. Rapid reporting and feedback to CSC 3. Back-fill should be compacted properly in accordance with design standards and graded to original contours where possible. 4. Cut areas should be treated against flow acceleration while filled areas should be carefully designed to avoid improper drainage. 5. Stockpiles should not be formed within such distances behind excavated or natural slopes that would reduce the stability of the slopes. 6.In the short-term, either temporary or permanent drainage works shall protect all areas susceptible to erosion. 7.Measures shall be taken to prevent ponding of surface water and scouring of slopes. Newly eroded channels shall be backfilled and restored to natural contours. 6. Contractor should arrange to adopt suitable measures to minimize soil erosion during the construction period. Contractor should consult concerned. authorities in the area before deciding mitigation measures. 8. Clearing of green surface cover to be minimized during site preparation. 9. Replanting trees to be done before the site is vacated and

Because the area can be subject to unseasonable heavy rain plan before and during construction (cut and fill, land reclamation etc.) while considering the climatic conditions.

1. Locations based on history of flooding problems 2. A list of sensitive areas during construction to be prepared by the detail design consultant in consideration with the cut and fill, land reclamation, borrow areas etc. 2. Locations of all culverts, irrigation channels, road and highway.

Contractor and CSC

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handed back to LESCO with appropriate trees (other vegetation cover as appropriate) to ensure interception of rainwater and the deceleration of surface run-off.

7. Exploitation Handling, Transportation and Storage of Construction materials

To minimize contamination of the surroundings ( Due to Implementation of works, concrete and crushing plants )

SEE ALSO A5 IN DESIGN PHASE (mainly for future trances if civil works) 1. In order to minimize and or avoid adverse environmental impacts arising out of construction material exploitation, handling ,transportation and storage measures to be taken in line with any EPA conditions/recommendations in approval. 2. Conditions that apply for selecting sites for material exploitation 3. Conditions that apply to timing and use of roads for material transport 4. Conditions that apply for maintenance of vehicles used in material transport or construction 5. Conditions that apply for selection of sites for material storage 6. Conditions that apply for aggregate production 7. Conditions that apply for handling hazardous or dangerous materials such as oil, lubricants and toxic chemicals.

Update monthly

1. List of borrow areas to be prepared one month prior to construction 2.List of routes of transport of construction material is to be prepared for the contract and agreed one month prior to construction 3. Report of vehicle conditions is available 4. Map of locations of storage is prepared by the contractor. 5. Environmental accident checklist and a list of banned substances are included in the contractor’s manual.

Contractor and CSC to agree format of reporting

LESCO/CSC

8.Construction Waste Disposal

Minimize the impacts from the disposal of construction waste.

Waste management plan to be submitted to the sc and approved by mc one month prior to starting works. 1.Estimating the amounts and types of construction waste to be generated by the project. 2. Investigating whether the waste can be reused in the project or by other interested parties. 3 Identifying potential safe disposal sites close to the project. or those designated sites in the contract. 4 Investigating the environmental conditions of the disposal sites and recommendation of most suitable and safest sites. 5. Piling up of loose material should be done in segregated areas to arrest washing out of soil. Debris shall not be left where it may be carried by water to down stream flood plains, dams, lagoons etc. 6. Used oil and lubricants shall be recovered and reused or removed from the site in full compliance with the national and local regulations. 7. Oily wastes must not be burned. Disposal location to be agreed with local authorities/EPA. 8. Waste transformer insulating oil to be recycled, reconditioned, reused at New Kot Lakphat SS or other facility.

Update monthly

1.Dumping A list of temporary stockpiling areas and more permanent dumping areas to be prepared at the contract stage for agreement

1.Contractor 2-10. CSC should supervise and take action to complete contractor’s relevant activities according to EIA/IEE/ EMP requirement & environmental standards.

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9. Machinery should be properly maintained to minimize oil spill during the construction. 10 Solid waste should be disposed at an approved solid waste facility open burning is illegal and contrary to good environmental practice

9. Work Camp Operation and Location

To ensure that the operation of work camps does not adversely affect the surrounding environment and residents in the area.

1. Identify location of work camps in consultation with local authorities. The location shall be subject to approval by the LESCO. If possible, camps shall not be located near settlements or near drinking water supply intakes. 2. Cutting of trees shall be avoided and removal of vegetation shall be minimized. 3. Water and sanitary facilities (at least pit latrines) shall be provided for employees. Worker camp and latrine sites to be backfilled and marked upon vacation of the sites. 4. Solid waste and sewage shall be managed according to the national and local regulations. As a rule, solid waste must not be dumped, buried or burned at or near the project site, but shall be disposed of to the nearest sanitary landfill or site having complied with the necessary permits ot local authority permission. 5. The Contractor shall organize and maintain a waste separation, collection and transport system. 6. The Contractor shall document that all liquid and solid hazardous and non-hazardous waste are separated, collected and disposed of according to the given requirements and regulations. 7. At the conclusion of the project, all debris and waste shall be removed. All temporary structures, including office buildings, shelters and toilets shall be removed. 8 Exposed areas shall be planted with suitable vegetation. 9.LESCO and Supervising Engineer shall inspect and report that the camp has been vacated and restored to pre-project conditions.

UPDATE Once a month

Location Map is prepared by the Contractor. Contractor LESCO/

MC

10. Loss of Trees and Vegetation Cover of the Areas for Towers and Temporary Work-space

To avoid several negative impacts due to removing of landmark, sentinel and specimen trees as well as green vegetation and surface cover.

1. Land holders will be paid compensation for their standing trees in accordance with prevailing market rates (LARP). The land holders will be allowed to salvage the wood of the affected trees. They will also be encouraged to plant suitable new trees outside the 30 meter corridor of the transmission line in lieu of tree removed.

2. The contractor’s staff and labour will be strictly directed not to damage any vegetation such as trees or bushes.

3. In order to save the affected orchards near the Karakh town, Transmission Line route need to be changed. However, if unavoidable, use of towers with maximum height will be resorted to.

Rerouting (3) and site identification during design stage and other matters during construction of relevant activities

A list of Locations with a Map to be compiled by the design consultant during detailed design and CSC to update as necessary.

Design consultant, Contractor and CSC

LESCO/CSC



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4. Clearing of green surface cover for construction, for borrow of for development, cutting trees and other important vegetation during construction should be minimized.

5. Landscaping and road verges to be re-installed on completion .

6. Compensatory planting of trees/shrubs/ornamental plants (at a rate of 3:1) to contribute to the aesthetic value of the area and compensate for the lost capability of the area to absorb carbon dioxide in line with best international practice.

7. At completion all debris and waste shall be removed. 8. All temporary structures, including office buildings, shelters and toilets shall be removed.

11. Safety Precautions for the Workers

To ensure safety of workers

1. Providing adequate warning signs 2. Providing workers with skull guard or hard hat 3. Contractor shall instruct his workers in health and safety matters, and require the workers to use the provided safety equipment. 4. Establish all relevant safety measures as required by law and good engineering practices.

Prior to commencement and during construction

Location to be identified by the CSC with contractor.

Contractor and CSC

LESCO/ CSC

12. Traffic Condition

Minimize disturbance of vehicular traffic and pedestrians during haulage of construction materials, spoil and equipment and machinery, blocking access roads during works damage/maintenance problems for roads and bridges used by the haulage trucks, dust nuisance to school and hospitals.

1. Submit temporary haul and access routes plan one month prior to start of works. 2. Formulate and implementation of a plan of alternate routes for heavy vehicles. 3. Vicinity of schools and hospitals to be considered. 4. Installation of traffic warning signs, and enforcing traffic regulations during transportation of materials and equipment and machinery. Conditions of roads and bridges to be considered. 5. -Provision of culverts on water channels and drains. 6. -Widening/upgrading of access paths/roads

Prior to and throughout the construction.

The most important locations to be identified and listed. Relevant plans of the Contractor on traffic arrangements are available.

Contractor and Engineer

LESCO/CSC

13. Impact on Wetlands

To ensure that damage to river ecosystems and wetlands and its ecosystem is minimized during construction

1. Avoid disposal of wash water, solid waste and discarded packing etc. on wetlands. 2. Piling up of loose material should be done in segregated areas to arrest washing out of soil. In addition, these materials should not be tipped or stockpiled near wetlands (e.g. River Kabul) 3. Leftovers from concrete works should not be dumped close to wetlands. 4. Avoid temporary structures or stockpiling within banks of river and on wetlands.

Prior to during Construction

There is no wetland near the GSS.

Contractor and CSC

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5. -Special measures will be adopted to minimize impacts on the wild birds, such as avoiding construction activities during the critical periods of breeding and feeding. 6. Staff working on the project should be given clear orders, not to shoot, snare or trap any bird (MANDATORY). 7. During the period of migration of birds from Central Asia to the plains of Sind, which are normally the coldest months of December and January and their return journey during February/March, the construction activities, around the wetlands should be kept as efficient as possible to minimize impacts and to encourage these migratory birds to settle at normal feeding grounds in wetlands. 8. Contractor will prevent the workers from hunting and fishing for water birds and fish resources, etc 9. Food and fuel to be provided by contractor local villages. 10. -Erection of towers in the wetlands, will be avoided as far as possible. However, at places where realignment of the transmission is unavoidable, towers with maximum span will be used to minimize the impacts.

15.Social Impacts

To ensure minimum impacts from construction labour force. To ensure minimum impacts on public health. To ensure minimum effects of indirect impacts of constructions to the people who are living close to the boundaries of RoW; Dust, Noise, Vibration and Rock blasting effects etc. To minimize access problems for local population during construction

1. Potential for spread of vector borne and communicable diseases from labour camps shall be avoided (worker awareness orientation and appropriate sanitation should be maintained). 2. Claims/complaints of the people on construction nuisance/damages close to ROW to be considered and responded to promptly by the Contractor 3. Contractor should organize temporary means of access and make alternative arrangements to avoid local community impacts and to avoid such short-term negative impacts.

Complaints of APs to be solved as soon as possible Necessary evacuations to be done as when necessary if construction impacts are of significant duration and close to APs

All subprojects all tranches

Contractor and the CSC

LESCO/ CSC

16. Institutional Strengthening and

To ensure that LESCO officials are

Capacity building activities were taken by Environmental Officer in Tranche 1. Environmental Management Unit (EMU) was setup with

Initiate preconstruction and

AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL MANAGEMENT LESCO LESCO

& ADB



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Capacity Building trained to understand and to appreciate EMP

in LESCO under GSC Manager in Tranche 1 Development of s strengthening plan for the EMU

continue beyond project completion

AND SENIOR STAFF IN LESCO AT SENIOR ENGINEER AND ABOVE IN PMU AND RELATED UNITS

OPERATIONAL STAGE

1. Air Quality No Impacts LESCO LESCO 2.Noise No significant Impacts Tranche 2. Acoustic designs checking and

plan for all future tranches all subprojects in future tranches

LESCO LESCO

3. Compensatory tree planting

Maintain survival of trees planted

Employ landscaping contractor to monitor, water, feed and replace dead specimens as necessary all subprojects in future

tranches LESCO LESCO

4.Land slides and soil erosion

Avoid landslips and loss of productive land

No significant Impacts Tranche 2. Review designs checking and plan for all future tranches all subprojects in future

tranches

LESCO LESCO

5. Water quality No significant Impacts Tranche 2. Review designs checking and

plan for all future tranches all subprojects in future tranches

LESCO LESCO

6 Crops and vegetation

Monitor impacts from maintaining tree clearance under transmission lines

Track growth of large trees under the conductors all subprojects in future tranches

LESCO LESCO

7. Social safety Impacts

Ensure no encroachments/construction under the transmission line. No violation of clearances spaces..

Necessary signboards with limits of height clearances to be placed properly.

Identify and prevent any illegal encroachments under the TXLs.. all subprojects in future

tranches LESCO LESCO

LARP = Land acquisition and resettlement plan. AP = Affected Persons. LAC = Local Authority Council. TD = Temporary drainage. EC = Erosion control. CSC = Construction supervision consultant or equivalent.. TXL = Transmission line. GSS = Grid substation FLAGGING Some other social impacts during construction particularly from local cultural and social traditions perspective will require review in the future implementation stage and

at this stage have been dealt with in the LARP.



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1. During the construction phase the general mobility of the local residents and their livestock in and around the project area is likely to be hindered. 2. Usage of Community’s common resources like potable water, fuel wood etc. by Contractor workforce may create conflicts between the community and the Contractor. 3. Community will have to face the noise and dust problems during the construction activities. 4. Induction of outside workers in the Contractor labor may cause cultural issues with the local community. 5. Theft problems to the community by the Contractor workers and vice versa. 6. During the construction activities of tower foundations, erection, and conductor stringing people will loose their annual income due to the loss of crops, trees, etc. 7. The land under the towers during the operation stage may restrict its current use for agriculture purpose. 8. The restriction of plantation of trees above 2.5 m height during the operation stage may also cause the reduction of income of the farmers. 9. Due to the erection of towers and passing of the transmission line, the value of land may depreciate in the long term. 10. As the project route is passing through the rural areas and rural community, women activities in the field may become affected due to the construction activities. 11. The rural women normally use the open field latrines and their privacy may suffer due to the project activities. 12. The induction of outside labor may create social and gender issues due to the unawareness by them of local customs and norms. It will also cause hindrance to the mobility of

local women. Disturbance to the privacy of the local women when workers will work on the erection of towers. 13. Disturbance to the privacy of the local women when work on the erection of towers.



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Attachment - 4 SUMMARY OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION (FEMALE)

NEW D.G. Khan to LORALAI 220 KV TRANSMISSION LINE



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Attachment - 4

SUMMARY OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION (FEMALE) NEW LORALAI 220 KV SUBSTATION

Village: Killwet Mauza Roadleen Attachment 5: Implementation Schedule

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Task Name J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A

Tranche 113 Extension Sub Projects

Contract Award Delivery of Equipment Construction and Erection Testing and Commissioning

Other 6 Sub ProjectsContract Award Delivery of Equipment

Construction and Erection Testing and Commissioning

Tranche 2Preparation of subprojectsSubmission of Sub Projects for Approval (PFR)ADB's PFR ProcessingContract Award Delivery of Equipment

Construction and Erection

Testing and Commissioning

Tranche 3 (indicative) Preparation of subprojectsSubmission of Sub Projects for Approval (PFR)ADB's PFR ProcessingContract Award Delivery of Equipment



Tranche 4 (indicative)Preparation of subprojectsSubmission of Sub Projects for Approval (PFR)ADB's PFR ProcessingContract Award Delivery of Equipment



POWER TRANSMISSION ENHANCEMENT MULTITRANCHE FINANCING FACILITY IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

Appendix xx

Power Distribution Enhancement Project – LESCO Transformer Extension and Augmentation Subprojects Appendix 5 – Environmental Monitoring Plan Matrix for E&A subprojects

Initial Environmental Examination

Attachment 3

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Appendix 5 Table 1 Environmental Monitoring Plan for LESCO E&A Projects

No. Environmental Monitoring Tasks

1 Implementation Responsibility Implementation Schedule

1 Design Phase

1.1 Audit project bidding documents to ensure IEE and EMP is included.

LESCO through environmental officer Prior to issue of bidding documents.

1.2 Monitor final site selection and its environmental compliance with EMP

LESCO through environmental officer Prior to LESCO approval of contractor’s survey.

1.3 Monitor the performance of environmental training and briefings and of the environmental awareness of project staff and LESCO

LESCO through environmental officer Ongoing, prior to and during implementation of works.

2 Construction Phase LESCO through environmental officer

2.1 Regular (monthly) monitoring and reporting (quarterly) of contractor’s compliance with contractual environmental mitigation measures

LESCO through environmental officer Continuous throughout construction period.

2.2 Monitor the thorough implementation of detailed EMP

LESCO through environmental officer During all phases of the subprojects

2.3 Commissioning phase monitoring of as built equipment versus environmental performance criteria

LESCO through environmental officer At commissioning.

3 Operation and Maintenance Phase LESCO through environmental officer

3.1

Observations during routine maintenance inspections of facilities. Inspections will include monitoring implementation of operational mitigation measures versus environmental criteria specified in EMP, waste management and operational noise.

LESCO through environmental officer As per LESCO inspection schedules

3.2 Monitoring decommissioning of other plant required for installation of MFF funded components and waste disposal.

LESCO through environmental officer During the life of the project

1 Monitoring of issues related to compensation of landowners for land acquisition and loss of production, etc. are addressed in the Resettlement Action Plan.

Power Distribution Enhancement Project – LESCO Transformer Extension and Augmentation Subprojects Appendix 5 – Environmental Monitoring Plan Matrix for E&A subprojects


Attachment 3

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Appendix 5 Table 2: Summary of Estimated Costs for EMP Implementation for Tranche 1

Item Sub Item Estimated Total Costs

[PRS] Estimated Total Cost

[USD]

Staffing, audit and monitoring 1 person for 2 years 1,200,000 19,900

Monitoring activities As detailed under EMP 5,000,000 83,000

Mitigation measures As prescribed under EMP and IEE 8,000,000 132,800

Transport 1 vehicle for 2 years 1,000,000 16,600

Contingency 3% contingency 456,000 7,600

Total 15,656,000 259,900

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Power Distribution Enhancement Multitranche Financing Facility TA 4876

Appendix 6.Typical bunds for transformers

Power Distribution Enhancement Multitranche Financing Facility – Tranche 1 LESCO S-P New 132 kV Grid Station at Sukh Chayn


Summary of Public Consultation

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Appendix 7 Summary of Public Consultation Sukh Chayn SP

No. Town Name Participant’s Occupation

Address Date Issues raised / concerns expressed /

suggestions and requests Measures Proposed

Action Taken / Proposed

A Management of Sukh Chayn Garderns

1 Sukh

Chayn Mr. Javed Rahim

Project Director Sukh Chayn

27 Jun 07 The Sukh Chayn grid will serve many of the new townships in the south west of Lahore

LESCO should ensure early completion of the GSS

LESCO should expedite the design, and project preparation

2 Sukh

Chayn

Maj ( R ) Ihsanullah Mian

Project Manager

Sukh Chayn

27 Jun 07 Sukh Chayn has demanded for a 10 MW sub-station, to cater to future load. We will build the power line ourselves.

LESCO should earmark a load of 10 MW for Sukh Chayn

Implement SP as soon as possible

3 Sukh

Chayn

Engr. Musharraf Hussain

Site Engr (Elec) Sukh Chayn

27 Jun 07 We have provided an under-ground net-work for power distribution, to minimize environmental and aesthetic impacts.

Height / spotting of poles for the TXL should be kept to minimize damage / loss of trees along the canal.

Pole height, and location will be kept high to minimize damage / loss

B Local Community – Maraka Village

1 Maraka Village

Muhammad Tufail

Former land owner

Maraka 27 Jun 07 He requested for jobs for his sons on the GSS site during construction.

Project should offer job opportunities on the site to local residents.

LESCO should ensure maximum job opportunities to local people.

2 Maraka Village

Murad Ali Former land owner

Maraka 27 Jun 07 He lives near Sukh Chayn, and hoped that the grid would improve supply in his village

LESCO should provide 11 kV feeders to the villages if possible.

Implement SP as soon as possible

3 Maraka Village

Haseeb ur Rehman

Former land owner

Maraka 27 Jun 07 No concerns or suggestions ---- Implement SP as soon as possible

4 Maraka Village

Habeeb ur Rehman

Former land owner

Maraka 27 Jun 07 He requested for jobs for his sons and nephews on the GSS site during construction.


LESCO should arrange this with the project contractors

5 Maraka Village

Mirza Khan Former tenant (share cropper)

Maraka 27 Jun 07 No concerns / suggestions. ----- Implement SP as soon as possible

6 Maraka Village

Ali Hassan Lease holder Maraka 27 Jun 07 No concerns / suggestions. ------ Implement SP as soon as possible

Power Distribution Enhancement Multitranche Financing Facility – Tranche 1 LESCO S-P New 132 kV Grid Station at Sukh Chayn


Summary of Public Consultation

Apendix 7 Page 2 of 2

7 Maraka Village

Shafeeq Ahmad

Land owner Maraka 27 Jun 07 He is satisfied on selling his land on market rate to Sukh Chayn, and supports the project.

------ Implement SP as soon as possible

8 Maraka Village

Imdad Ali Former farmer Maraka 27 Jun 07 Project should offer job opportunities on the site to local residents.



9 Maraka Village

Abdul Ghafoor

Former farmer Maraka 27 Jun 07 We are glad the new GSS will improve the reliability of supply of electricity in the area.

---- Implement SP as soon as possible

10 Maraka Village

Rasheeda Bibi

Former Farm Worker

Maraka 27 Jun 07 We had sold the land to Sukh Chayn, now we have no concern with the land.



11 Maraka Village

Badri Jan (Widow)

Former Farm Worker

Maraka 27 Jun 07 We are glad that the land we sold is developing. The GSS will help the area.

------ Implement SP as soon as possible

12 Maraka Village

Khatoon Mai (Widow)

Former Farm Worker

Maraka 27 Jun 07 We had sold the land to Sukh Chayn, now we have no concern with the land.

----- Implement SP as soon as possible

Source: Consultants

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