KARNATAKA MUNICIPAL REFORMS PROJECT (KMRP)
BANGALORE DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for Bangalore Mahanagara Palike Roads
For
BANGALORE MAHANAGARA PALIKE NR Square
BANGALORE – 500 002
Final Report June 2004
Samaj Vikas Development Support Organisation 307, Sri Laxmi Plaza, Jafar Ali Bagh, Somajiguda, Hyderabad - 500082
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1 Introduction ......................................................................................................5
1.1 Background ........................................................................................................5 A. Institutional Development & Technical Assistance (TA) Component (Reforms): ......................................................................................................................5 B. Investment Support Component (Investment) ...................................................5 C. Bangalore Development Component (Investment)............................................5 D. Project Management Support to KUIDFC (Reforms)........................................5
1.2 Proposed Sub-Project .........................................................................................5
1.3 Objectives and Scope of Sub-Project .................................................................6
1.4 Environmental Assessment ................................................................................6
1.5 Sub-Project Clearance Requirements.................................................................7
1.6 Purpose of the EMP............................................................................................7
2 Impacts Summary ............................................................................................8
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................8
2.2 Physical Resources.............................................................................................8
2.3 Water Resources.................................................................................................8 2.3.1 Surface water resources..................................................................................8 2.3.2 Ground Water Resources ...............................................................................8
2.4 Air Quality..........................................................................................................9
2.5 Noise Levels.......................................................................................................9
2.6 Biological Environment .....................................................................................9
2.7 Social..................................................................................................................9 2.7.1 Resettlement and Rehabilitation.....................................................................9 2.7.2 Cultural Properties........................................................................................10
3 Mitigation Measures ......................................................................................10
3.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................10
3.2 Pre-construction stage ......................................................................................10
3.3 Construction stage ............................................................................................11
3.4 Operation Stage ................................................................................................11
3.5 Other Activities of the PIU...............................................................................11
3.6 Table of Mitigation Measures ..........................................................................12
4 Monitoring ......................................................................................................12
4.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................12
4.2 Performance Indicators ....................................................................................12
4.3 Monitoring Plans ..............................................................................................13
4.4 Reporting System .............................................................................................15
5 Implementation Arrangements.....................................................................16
5.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................16
5.2 Orientation of members of the environmental cell...........................................17
5.3 Integration of EMP with project.......................................................................17
6 Budgetary Provisions .....................................................................................20
6.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................20
7 Annexures .......................................................................................................20
7.1 Details of Region wise Proposed Roads ..........................................................20
7.2 Table of mitigation measures ...........................................................................23
7.3 Noise Sensitive Areas.......................................................................................34
7.4 Sample Reporting Format ................................................................................35
7.5 Strip Maps ........................................................................................................36
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
BMP Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (Bangalore City Corporation) DMA Department of Municipal Administration DPR Detailed Project Report DTP Department of Town Planning EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMP Environmental Management Plan GBWASP Greater Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Project GoK Government of Karnataka KMRP Karnataka Municipal Reform Project KUIDFC Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation GUIS General Urban Infrastructure Support PDAF Project Development Assistance Facility PHIS Public Health Infrastructure Support PIU Project Implementation Unit R & R Resettlement and Rehabilitation RAP Resettlement Action Plan SA Social Assessment SEMF Social and Environmental Management Framework SEMU Social and Environmental Management Unit SMP Social Management Plan TA Technical Assistance TNA Training Needs Assessment TFA Training Feedback Assessment UDD Urban Development Department WB World Bank
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Introduction Background
The Government of Karnataka (GoK) is undertaking Karnataka Municipal Reforms Project (KMRP) with the World Bank (WB) loan assistance. The project is implemented by the Urban Development Department through Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation (KUIDFC). The project components are grouped under four categories – two reforms and two investment components:
A. Institutional Development & Technical Assistance (TA) Component (Reforms): This component consists of the following TA studies.
B. Investment Support Component (Investment)This component consists of General Urban Investment Component and Public Health Investment Support. C. Bangalore Development Component (Investment)C1. Capacity Building Support C2. Investment Component: This include support to Roads (improvements), Grade Separators, Footpaths and Storm Water Drainage C3. Greater Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Project (GBWASP) D. Project Management Support to KUIDFC (Reforms)
Proposed Sub-Project
The present assignment is concerned with Bangalore Development Component. The Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BMP) has proposed 138.70 KM of roads for rehabilitation. The sub-project is named Rehabilitation of High/ Medium Density Corridors. The abstract of the roads proposed are given below in Table 1.1.
Table 1.1: Summary of Roads Proposed
S. No. Region Length in KM
1 East Range 55.45
2 South Range 53.15 3 West Range 30.10
Total 138.70
The details of the roads proposed for strengthening are given in Annexure 7.1.
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The above roads are strategic city roads and include the Ring Road, National Highways, State Highways and other PWD Roads.
Objectives and Scope of Sub-Project
The objectives of the sub-project are as given below:
o Improve road safety in the city
o Improve the connectivity to the Ring Road and National Highways and State Highways
o Rehabilitate the roads requiring improvements
The scope includes the following improvements along the listed roads:
o Making the carriageway width uniform (lane multiples)
o Strengthening and reconstruction (if any) of the road and CD structures
o Improvements to road geometrics where required with in RoW
o Continuous paved footpaths
o Adequate drainage (tertiary/ shoulder)
o Provision of lighting with sensors to achieve required illumination level
o Enhancement of road safety
Environmental Assessment
KUIDFC has prepared and adopted a Social and Environmental Management Framework (SEMF) for the project. A Sectoral Social and Environmental Assessment (SSEA) was conducted to analyze the wider social and environmental issues in the project. Subsequently, the environmental impacts and mitigation measures were identified for all sub-projects under KMRP. To address the Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) issues, an R&R Policy was also prepared and adopted.
The present project Rehabilitation of High/ Medium Density Corridors has been classified as Category Sc (Social) and Ec (Environmental) as per the SEMF. As this is the first year investment programme in BMP under the KMRP and this is first such sub-project of this type under KMRP an Environmental Management Plan is prepared. This opportunity has been used to test and validate the SEMF. As per this the SEMF will be revised. This report also addresses social issues and advises on the necessity of conducting a social assessment and preparation of a Resettlement Action Plan.
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Sub-Project Clearance Requirements
Since this is only a rehabilitation of existing roads, no clearances are required from the agencies like MoEF, PCB, etc. The proposed roads are not going through any forest lands; hence clearance from Forest Department is not required.
Apart from the clearances for overall sub-project works, it is included in the contract documents that the contractors obtain required clearances from various agencies for operating the equipment and carrying out construction. The statutory requirements under which the contractor has to obtain clearances are listed in Annexure 1.1.
Table 1.2: Environmental clearances required during construction
S. No.
Construction Activity for which clearance required
Statutory Authority
Statute under which Clearance is required
1 Hot mix plants, Crushers and batching plants
State Pollution Control Board
Air (P&CP) Act, 1981
2 Discharge from construction activities
State Pollution Control Board
Water (P&CP) Act, 1974
3 Storage, handling and transport of hazardous materials
State Pollution Control Board
Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989. Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989.
4 Disposal of bituminous wastes
State Pollution Control Board
Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989
5 Sand Mining, quarries, borrow areas and Ground water extraction
Department of Mines and Geology
Purpose of the EMP
The purpose of the EMP multifold as given below: • Facilitate remedial measures to be identified before the construction starts. • Specify monitoring mechanisms for implementation of the remedial measures • To cost and budget for the remedial measures which are not part of the
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Impacts Summary Introduction
This section describes various environmental and social impacts the sub-project might cause to the environment. Physical Resources
The proposed roads are existing roads that are internal to the city and in predominantly plain terrain and no substantial cut-and-fill operations are planned. Hence, there will be no impact on the physiography of the area. No borrow material will be used as the proposed sub-project is only rehabilitation of the existing roads. Only existing quarries, with the requisite environmental clearances and redevelopment plans, will be used and no new quarries have been proposed. Water Resources
Surface water resources
There are no surface water sources to be impacted due to the proposed sub-project. These roads do not cut across any water bodies. As per the present proposals of BMP, there are no bridges to be constructed. The design stage has taken care of the drainage across the sections as part of good engineering practice. The provision of adequately sized cross drainage structures will improve drainage in the vicinity of the proposed roads. Degradation of water quality can occur during construction stage from increased sediment load into watercourses near the construction site. The increase in paved impervious surface is likely to cause increased surface runoff along the roadsides. The engineering design includes design of cross drainage structures, which shall take care of the extra flow. Ground Water Resources
There are no groundwater sources like wells and hand pumps located in the roads proposed for rehabilitation. If any new roads are added at a late stage and ground water sources like hand pumps, if found, will be relocated at suitable locations prior to start of construction in consultation with the community. Therefore, eventually there will not be any impacts due to the proposed widening on ground water resources.
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Air Quality
Impacts on air quality during construction stage are due to operation of construction yards, material transport on trucks and fugitive emissions from the construction sites. These are not permanent in nature, but minor, temporary and mitigeatable. Mitigation measures required for avoiding the air quality impacts are presented in the Environmental Management Plan given in Annexure 7.2. Noise Levels
While keeping in mind that the roads proposed are in a busy city like Bangalore, no significant impact due to noise would be observed. Construction workers will be provided with protection equipment to guard against the noise impacts. The construction activities will be limited to certain duration of the day as agreed with the community and nearby institutions. The noise sensitive areas along the sub-project roads are to be listed in the format given under annexure 7.3. The rehabilitation of road is being taken up in phases. 20% of the roads are being made ready for tendering. The design consultants should fill this format after detailed topographic surveys. As the design of the remaining roads progress, the design consultants have to attach these details to the EMP before attaching the EMP to the tender documents. Biological Environment
There are no natural biological habitats nearby the proposed roads. No Reserve Forest areas are located close to the roads proposed. BMP has not proposed any tree cutting. In exceptional cases, BMP might trim some trees, where necessary. Pruning trees is the responsibility of BMP as per the BMP act. As the roads are located with the city and only rehabilitation is proposed, there will not be any significant impacts. However, in case if tree cutting becomes a necessity either along the present 20% of the roads or along the rest, the proposed mitigation measure of planning double the number of trees at locations agreed with the Forest Department will come into effect.
Social
Resettlement and Rehabilitation
As mentioned earlier, the proposed sub-project rehabilitates the existing roads. There is no land acquisition envisaged. As per the strip maps prepared by the PIU and design consultants and investigations and field visits to these roads, there are no squatters in these portions of the roads. In addition, BMP is initiating the following to in order to make sure that there is no land acquisition and displacement of any type.
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• Sub-project activities will be limited to within RoW • Rehabilitation of the pavement would be restricted to within the existing carriage
way and foot path • Rehabilitation/ Strengthening of the carriage way is limited to the existing width
of carriage way. If carriage way is extended then the foot path width is reduced and vice versa. Footpath width will be increased, if the carriage way width is more than the standards, or vice versa.
• Trees will not be cut. Pruning is done where necessary. This is one of the statutory duties of BMP for safety.
• There will not be any land acquisition, as widening is not proposed. • There are some commercial structures which are temporary and movable in
nature along the pavements. These will not be disturbed. • The commercial activities along foot paths will not be disturbed. If any movable
structure like the telephone booths or Lidkar (Leather Industries Development Corporation of Karnataka) booths are to be moved during construction, they will be brought back to their original place.
The schematic strip maps with details such as widths, structures, etc. are given in annexure 7.5. As mentioned earlier, only 20% of the roads are surveyed in detail by the design consultants. As the surveys of the remaining roads progress, the design consultants have to attach detailed maps to the EMP before attaching the EMP to the tender documents. As there is no land acquisition or displacement of people, conducting a social assessment and thereby preparation of a Resettlement Action Plan would not be required. Cultural Properties
The proposed roads does not pass through any sites of religious, historical, and/or cultural significance.
Mitigation Measures Introduction
Description of various mitigation management measures to be taken up during the project life cycle are provided in this chapter.
Pre-construction stage
Prior to the contractor mobilization, the PIU will ensure that an encumbrance free RoW is handed over to enable the start of construction. The pre-construction stage involves mobilization of the contractor, the activities undertaken by the contractor
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pertaining to the planning of logistics and site preparation necessary for commencing construction activities. The activities include:
• Joint field verification of EMP by the Engineer and Contractor • Modification (if any) of the contract documents by the Engineer. • Procurement/ identification of existing construction equipment/ machinery
such as crushers, hot mix plants, batching plants and other construction equipment and machinery.
• Identification and selection of material sources (quarry and borrow material, water, sand etc).
• Selection, design and layout of construction areas, hot mix and batching plants, labour camps etc
• Planning traffic diversions and detours including arrangements for temporary land acquisition.
Construction stage
Construction stage is the most crucial stage in terms of activities that require careful management to avoid environmental impacts. Activities that trigger the need for environmental measures to be followed include:
• Imbibing environmental principles at all stages of construction as good engineering practices.
• Implementation of site-specific mitigation/management measures suggested • Monitoring the quality of environment along the construction sites (as air, noise,
water, soil etc). • Monitoring of environmental conditions through approved monitoring agency
Operation Stage
Operation stage actives are to be carried out by the Environmental Cell of the PIU. The activities involved are as follows;
• Monitoring of operational performance of the various mitigation measures carried out as a part of the sub-project.
Other Activities of the PIU
Other than the above mentioned activities PIU has the following activities to be carried out across all stages of the sub-project. • Orientation of Implementation agency staff towards project specific issues of
EMP implementation.
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• Training sessions on Social and Environmental Assessment of projects. The sessions can commence immediately after the completion of the orientation. The agency selected for carrying out the orientation will be responsible for conducting the training sessions.
• Conducting studies on issues identified during any stage of sub-project preparation/implementation for mid-course corrections and planning use.
Table of Mitigation Measures
A table listing the impacts and mitigation measures for the sub-project is given in Annexure 7.2. The table also includes the project phase, where each of the mitigation measures needs to be considered and also indicates the implementation responsibility.
Monitoring Introduction
The monitoring programme is devised to ensure that the envisaged purpose of the project is achieved and results in the desired benefit to the target population. To ensure effective implementation of the EMP, it is essential that an effective monitoring programme be designed and carried out. Broad objectives of the monitoring programme are: • To evaluate the performance of mitigation measures proposed in the EMP • To suggest improvements in the management plans, if required • To satisfy the statutory and community obligations • To provide feedback on adequacy of EMP The monitoring programme contains monitoring plan for all performance indicators. Monitoring plan for performance indicators and reporting system is presented in the following sections. Performance Indicators
Physical, biological and environmental management components identified as of particular significance in affecting the environment have been suggested as Performance Indicators (PIs). The PIs shall be evaluated under two heads as:
(a) Environmental condition indicators to determine efficacy of environmental management measures in control of air, noise, water and soil pollution;
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(b) Environmental management indicators to determine compliance with the suggested environmental management measures
The PIs and monitoring plans prepared are presented in Table 4.1.
Table 4.1: Performance Indicators and Monitoring Plans S. No Indicator Details Stage Responsibility
A Environmental Condition Indicators and Monitoring Plan 1 Air Quality Construction Contractor through approved monitoring agency
2 Water Quality Construction Contractor through approved monitoring agency
3 Soil Quality
The parameters to be monitored, frequency and duration of monitoring as well as the locations to be monitored will be as per the Monitoring Plan prepared
Construction Contractor through approved monitoring agency
B Environmental Management Indicators and Monitoring Plan 1 Dumping
Locations Locations for dumping have to be identified and parameters indicative of environment in the area has to be reported
Construction Contractor
2 Construction Camps
Location of construction camps have to be identified and parameters indicative of environment in the area has to be reported
Construction Contractor
4 Tree Cutting Progress of tree removal marked for cutting is to be reported
Pre-construction
Contractor/ PIU
5 Tree Plantation Progress of measures suggested as part of the tree plantation is to be reported
Construction Contractor/ PIU
Monitoring Plans
For each of the environmental components, the monitoring plan specifies the parameters to be monitored; location of the monitoring sites; frequency and duration of monitoring. The monitoring plan also specifies the applicable standards, implementation and supervising responsibilities. The monitoring plan for the various environmental condition indicators of the project in construction is presented in Table 4.2. The details of monitoring locations are presented in Table 4.3.
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Table 4.2: Environmental Monitoring PlanInstitutional ResponsibilityAttribute Project Stage Parameter Special Guidance Standards Frequency Duration Location
Implementation Supervision
AirConstruction
SPM, RPM,SO2, NOX, CO& Pb.
High volume sampler tobe located 50 m fromthe plant in thedownwind direction.Use method specifiedby CPCB for analysis
Air (prevention andControl of Pollution)Rules, CPCB, 1994
Once everyseason for threeseasons (exceptmonsoons) peryear for eachyear ofConstruction
Continuous 24hours/ or for1 full workingday
(i) Wherever thecontractor decides tolocate the Hot mix plant(ii) At critical stretchesas indicated in Table 4.3
Contractorthroughapprovedmonitoringagency
PIU(EC),Engineer
Water No impacts are foreseen as existing roads are being rehabilitated through resurfacing
Monitoring ofPb, SAR andOil & Grease
Sample of soil collectedto acidified andanalyzed usingabsorptionspectrophotometry
Threshold for eachcontaminant set by IRISdatabase of USEPA untilnational standards arepromulgated
During the Premonsoon & Postmonsoon seasoneach year for theentire constructionperiod
Grab Sampling At productive agriculturallands abutting trafficdetours and trafficdiversions and majorintersections, as indicatedin Table 4.3
Contractor throughapprovedmonitoring agency
PIU(EC),Engineer
SoilConstruction
Monitoring after any major accidents / spillage during bulk transport of hazardous material. Depending on the type ofspillage/accident the parameters to be monitored will be decided by the Engineer apart from those mentioned above.
Contractor throughapprovedmonitoring agency
PIU(EC),Engineer
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Table 4.3: List of Monitoring Stations Attribute Stage Location / Sampling Details
AIR Construction Wherever the contractor decides to locate the Hot mix plant.
WATER Construction No impacts are foreseen. Hence no monitoring.
NOISE Construction No impacts are foreseen. Hence no monitoring.
SOIL Construction At any accident / spill locations involving bulk transport carrying hazardous materials. The budgetary provisions should provide for monitoring at such locations during the construction stage
Reporting System
Reporting system for the suggested monitoring program operates at two levels as:
(a) Reporting for environmental condition indicators and environmental management indicators
(b) Reporting for operational performance indicators at the PIU level.
Contractor and PIU operate the reporting system for environmental condition and environmental management indicators. The Environmental Cell of PIU will operate the reporting system for environmental management indicators. The PIU will set the targets for each activity envisaged in the EMP beforehand and all reports will be against these targets.
Contractor will report to the Engineer designated by PIU, on the progress of the implementation of environmental conditions and management measures as per the monitoring plans. The PIU in turn report to the WB on a quarterly basis. The quarterly reports of the EMP will form an integral part of the Quarterly Progress Reports that are to be regularly submitted to the Bank. A detailed reporting system for all the Performance Indicators has been developed and is presented in Table 4.1. Reporting formats to be developed will form the basis of monitoring, by the Engineer and/or the Environmental Cell as required. A sample reporing format is enclosed in Annexure 7.4. The details of reporting to be followed for the sub-project are presented in Table 4.4.
Table 4.4: Summary Details of Reporting Formats
Contractor Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
Item Stage Implementation & Reporting to Engineer
Oversee / Field Compliance
Monitoring Report to WB
Identification of Dumping Locations Pre-Construction One Time One Time One Time
Setting up of Construction Camp Pre-Construction One Time One Time One Time
Tree Cutting Pre-Construction Monthly Quarterly Quarterly
Top Soil Monitoring Construction Quarterly Continuous Quarterly
Pollution Monitoring Construction As Per Monitoring Plan Quarterly Quarterly
Survival Rate of Trees Operation Quarterly Quarterly Half yearly
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In addition to these formats, to ensure that the environmental provisions are included at every activity of the implementation by the contractor, it is suggested that the approval of the environmental personnel of the PIU is required in the Request for application to proceed or other similar reporting formats used by the contractor. These will not only ensure that the environmental provisions are addressed but also link the satisfactory compliance to environmental procedures prior to approval of the Interim Payment Certificate (IPC) by the Engineer. The activities by the contractor that can impact the environment will be identified based on discussions between the Environmental Specialist of the PIU and the Engineer. The decisions will be communicated to the contractor prior to the start of the construction activities.
Implementation Arrangements Introduction
The BMP is responsible for the implementation of the provisions made within the EMP through the PIU. The PIU has been set up to monitor the construction activities and to assist BMP in implementation. In addition to the monitoring of the implementation of the environmental provisions by the Engineer of the PIU (one engineer in the PIU will be designated as the Engineer for each region), the Environmental Cell (EC) created within the PIU will oversee the effective implementation of the measures suggested. Part time Social and environmental expertise will be outsourced to provide key inputs to the Environmental Cell, especially during the initial stages of project implementation and during audits. The Environmental Cell will include the Environmental Engineer from the PIU and the part-time inputs from the Social and Environmental consultants outsourced. All the AEs in the PIU will be deputed to the field level. The EMP implementation arrangements for the sub-project are summarized in figure 5.1. When necessary, the advice and services of the Forest Department will be requisitions with regard to cutting, planting and protection of trees.
The BMP is in the process of appointing /deputing the members of the Environmental Cell, so that the EC is in place before the start of construction activity.
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Implementation Arrangements
The contractors’ engineers would be primarily ensuring compliance with the EMP. There will not be any supervision consultants. The Engineers in the PIU, in particular the EC, will be monitoring the implementation of the EMP. The contractors’ engineers and the EC will be the people working on the sub-project on the ground.
The monthly progress reports which will have information regarding the compliance with the EMP and monitoring details of compliance with EMP will be forwarded to KUIDFC in addition to the WB. KUIDFC will monitor the compliance with SEMF and participate in the audits.
Orientation of members of the environmental cell
Members of the Environmental Cell and Contractors’ engineers will be trained in social and environmental protection both in theoretical and practical aspects by the outsourced part time social and environmental consultants. While the theoretical aspects will form the bedrock of the orientation programme, it will be the practical site visits and /or hands-on training at project site itself, which will be of direct use to the project. The crux of the orientation will be on the Social and Environmental Assessment, SEMF and the EMP. Though there is no RAP, these members will be sensitized to the requirements of the RAP as well. Basic orientation required for environmental awareness shall be provided initially and then experts in specific aspects of road-related works who will train the officials regarding the detailed procedures will be identified and procured by the outsourced part time social and environmental consultants. Specific modules customized for the available skill set shall be devised after assessing the capabilities of the members of the Environmental Cell and the requirements of the project. The entire orientation programme would cover basic principles of environmental assessment and management; mitigation plans and programmes, implementation techniques, monitoring methods and tools. The modules designed will be suitable for both upgradation and maintenance components. Specific issues for upgradation and maintenance shall be taken up in separate sessions. Integration of EMP with project
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Environmental provisions to be implemented in the project are presented as pert of the EMP. A detailed monitoring plan and reporting formats and schedules for ensuring the effective implementation of those measures is suggested as part of the EMP. The environmental measures suggested as part of sub-project broadly falls into the following categories:
• Management measures that are stand-alone items and can be implemented by the contractor (as provision of oil interceptors, monitoring of environmental components etc)
• Management measures that are to be taken up incidental by the contractor as part of Good Engineering practices (dust suppression during earthworks, slope protection measures etc)
The environmental management measures have to be integrated into the Bid documents. This will be ensured by
• Providing the EMP as part of the pre-bid documents to the bidders,
• By discussing the EMP during Pre-bid meetings and
• Making the EMP as part of the Bid documents.
The SEA To ensure this, the Design Consultant has to cost these provisions (environmental measures other than good engineering practices) and include these in the overall costs of the sub-project, so that sufficient funds would be available for implementation of these provisions.
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Project Steering Committee
Executive Engineer
Social andEnvironmental CellSocial OfficerEnvironmental Engineer
Contractors’ Environmental EngineersPollutionMonitoringAgency
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Figure 5.1 PIU Organogram
3 AEs
Outsourced Part TimeSocial and
EnvironmentalConsultants
Project Director
Senior AccountsOfficer
Assistant ExecutiveEngineer
Assistant ExecutiveEngineer
Assistant ExecutiveEngineer
3 AEs 3 AEs Junior AccountsOfficer
Bangalore Mahanagara Palike Forest Department
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Budgetary Provisions Introduction
Budgetary provisions to be made by the contractor includes all environmental management measures envisaged as part of the EMP. These have to be worked out based by the contractor while bidding. However, the following may be noted. • The mitigation measures suggested are good engineering practices. Hence
there is no need for a separate budgetary provision in the estimates. • There are no enhancement measures suggested in the EMP. • The EMP will be discussed during the pre-bid meetings. Hence, the
bidders will take this (the cost of putting into practice good engineering practices)into account while bidding. Updated EMP will be provided to all bidders as a part of tender documents.
The design consultants should take the EMP into consideration while working out the sub-projects costs. They should also coordinate with the social and environmental consultants for costing the EMP items, if any, separately.
Annexures Details of Region wise Proposed Roads
S. No.
Name of Road Length in KM
Width in M
EAST RANGE 1 Arterial Road Connecting Jayamahal Road to Bellary Road
(NH-7) Via Matadahalli R.T Nagar Main Road 3.80 12.00
2 Shampura Main Road from Periyar Circle to Nagavara Road via Ambedkar Medical College
3.00 7.50
3 Road from Cantonment Railway Station to outer boundary of C.M.C near Nagavara via Tannery Road
8.25 12.50
4 Road form Netaji road to ROB Lingarajapuram 2.40 10.50
5 Road Connecting Kammana Halli Main Road From Maruthi Seva Nagar to 100 Feet Ring Road
2.60 12.50
6 Road Connecting Old Madras Road and Maruthi Sevanagar Via Biyappana Halli
2.70 7.50
7 Road Connecting from Old Madras Road near Adarsha Theatre to Chinmaya Mission Hospital in Indiranagar
2.30 14.50
8 Road Connecting Eijipura Main Road near Infant Jesus Church to Sarjapura Main Road via National Games Village
3.80 13.50
9 Sarjapura Main Road from Hosur Road to Agara Lake including Service Roads
2.90 14.00
10 Service Road Adjacent to Teachers Colony from Flyover Junction at Hosur Road to Agara Lake
3.80 5.50
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11 Road from NR Square to Hosur Road via Mission Road, Blood Bank Circle and Langford Road
3.10 11+14/2
12 Richmond Road from Richmond Circle to Trinity Circle 1.80 14.00 13 Residency Road from Blood Bank Circle to Mayo Hall 2.00 17.80 14 St Marks Road from Cash Pharmacy to oriental Circle
Junction in M.G Road 1.00 11.00
15 Kasturaba Road from Hudson circle to Cubbon Road Minsk Square Via Mahatma Gandhi Statue
2.00 14.00
16 Banasavadi Road from IOC Gate to NH via Ramamurthy Nagar
4.90 12.50
17 Hennur Main Road from Lingaragapura to HennurBande via Ring Road
5.10 14.00
Sub-Total 55.45 South Range
1 Bannerghatta Road from Lasker Hosur Road to 100 feet Ring Road in J P Nagar 3rd Phase
4.55 16.20
2 Arterial Road Connecting Hosur Main Road(NH-7) to 100 Feet Ring Road in BTM Layout 1st Stage
1.40 6.40
3 Arterial Road Connecting to 100 Feet Ring Road in BTM Layout to Bannergatta Road
2.40 11.00
4 9th Cross Road from Bannerghatta Road to Kanakapura Road in J P Nagar
3.10 13.50
5 45th Cross Road from Bannerghatta Road to Kanakapura Road in Jayanagar
2.90 17.00
6 Dewan Madhavan Rao Road from South End Circle to Hosur Road Via Madhavan Park and Ashoka Pillar
2.60 18.00
7 Sevaskshetra Road to Ring Road Via 9th Main in BSK 2nd Stage
1.90 15.00
8 Kathriguppa Main Road from 100 feet Ring Road to Vidyapeeta Circle
1.80 11.00
9 Bull Temple Road from Briandsquare on Mysore Road to 100 feet Ring Road BSK 3rd Stage Via Seetha Circle
7.00 12+8+20/3=14 avg
10 Ittamadu Main Road from 100 feet Ring Road to UttaraHalli Road
2.40 8.00
11 Road Connecting 100 feet Ring Road in BSK 3rd Stage to Mysore Road Via Girinagar
2.10 7.00
12 Padarayanapura Main Road from Tankbund Road to Chord Road
2.95 8.00
13 Kanakapura Main Road from 100 Feet Ring Road to Konanakuntae
3.00 15.00
14 Nagarabavi Main Road from Vijayanagar Telephone Exchange Junction to Outer Ring Road
8.00 7.00
15 UttaraHalli Main Road from 100 feet Ring Road junction to Ittumadu Main Road Junction
3.80 11.60
16 Byrasandra Main Road from Hosur Road to 30th Cross in Jayanagar East
2.15 7.00
17 Madiwala VP Road from Hosur Road to 100 Feet Ring Road 1.10 7.00 Sub-Total 53.15 West Region
1 Magadi Road from Rajajinagar Subway to BEL Nagar approach road Via Jaimunirow Circle 9.80
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2 Road Connecting Shankarmutt to Magadi Road near Raheja Apartment Via Havanur Circle 2.20 14.00
3 Road from Chord Road to 100 feet Ring Road Via Mahalakshmi layout Main Road and Nandini Layout 3.50 12.50
4 Service Road (Magadi Chord Road (A) Right Side & (B)Left Side up to Magadi Road Junction 7.20 8.00
5 New BEL Road from M.S.Ramaiah to Outer Ring Road 2.00 13.00 6 Link Road Connecting Sanjaynagar Main Road and New
BEL Road 1.00 14.00 7 Sanjayanagar Main Road from Bellary Road near
Gangenahalli Via Nagasettyhalli to Bellary Road Near Flyover Junction 4.40 12.00 Sub-Total 30.10 TOTAL 138.70
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Table of mitigation measures
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1 Utility Relocation andcommon propertyresources
In case of utilities and common property resources being impacted due to the project, they will berelocated with prior approval of the concerned agencies before construction starts, on any sub-section of the project road. The relocation site identification will be in accordance with the choiceof the community.
Pre-construction
Contractor, PIU
2 Relocation of CulturalProperty
In case there is an impact on cultural properties, they will be relocated at suitable locations, asdesired by the community before construction starts. Local Community meetings, will be held todiscuss relocation aspects, siting of structures etc.
Pre-construction
Contractor, PIU
3 Site clearance Site clearance will be done only in the area required for the sub-project. Pre-construction
Contractor, PIU
4 Tree Cutting Trees will generally not be removed unless they are a safety hazard. Removal of trees shall bedone only after the permissions / approvals are obtained. Disposal of cut trees is to be doneimmediately to ensure that the traffic movement is not disrupted.
Pre-construction
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5 Debris disposal siteidentification
Site for temporary storage and disposal of debris refuse to be identified. These disposal sites shallbe finalized such that they are not located within any designated forest or other eco-sensitiveareas, does not impact natural drainage courses and no endangered / rare flora is impacted by suchdisposal. Pre-designated sites for disposal by BMP could be used with prior permission fromBMP.
Pre-Construction
Contractor, PIU
6 Joint Field Verification The Engineer and the Contractor will carry out joint field verification of the EMP. The efficacy ofthe mitigation measures suggested in the EMP will be checked.
Pre-Construction
Contractor/ PIU,Social andEnvironmentalConsultants
7 Modification of theContract Documents
If required, the Engineer will modify the EMP and Contract documents (particularly the BOQs). Pre-construction
PIU, Contractor,Design Consultant,Social andEnvironmentalConsultants
8 Crushers, Hot-mixplants & Batching
Specifications hot mix plants and batching plants (existing or new) will comply with therequirements of the relevant national, state and local pollution control requirements. Hot mix
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Plants plants and batching plants will be sited sufficiently away from habitation, agricultural operationsor industrial establishments. Such plants will be located at least 1000m away from the nearesthabitation, preferably in the downwind direction.
9 Other ConstructionVehicles, Equipmentand Machinery
The discharge standards promulgated under the Environment Protection Act, 1986 will be strictlyadhered to. All vehicles, equipment and machinery to be procured for construction will conformto the relevant Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) norms. Noise limits for construction equipmentsto be procured such as compactors, rollers, front loaders, concrete mixers, cranes (moveable),vibrators and saws will not exceed 75 dB (A), measured at one metre from the edge of theequipment in free field, as specified in the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986.
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10 Material sourcing(sand, borrow materialand stone material)
Procurement of construction material only from permitted sites and licensed / authorized quarries.Farm land and forest belts shall not be used for material sourcing or borrow sites.Arable land shall not be selected as borrow sites as much as possible. If excavation has to bedone in arable land, top soil layer (30 cm) shall be saved and returned after construction work iscompleted, so as to minimize impacts.
Pre-Construction
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11 Quarries The Contractor will identify materials from existing licensed quarries with the suitable materialsfor construction.Apart from approval of the quality of the quarry materials, the Engineer’s representative willverify the legal status of the quarry operation.The quarry operations will be undertaken within the rules and regulations in force.
Pre-Construction
Contractor
12 Water The Contractor will be responsible for arranging adequate supply of water for the entireconstruction period. The contractor shall consult the local people before finalizing the locations.The contractor will preferentially source all water requirements from surface water bodies. Thecontractor will be allowed to pump only from the surface water bodies. Boring of any tube wellswill be prohibited. Any groundwater to be extracted requires permission from PIU andDepartment of Mines and Geology. The contractor will minimize wastage of water duringconstruction.
Pre-construction
Contractor
13 Sand The contractor will identify sand quarries with requisite approvals for the extraction of sand. Pre-construction
Contractor
14 Labour Requirements The contractor will use unskilled labour drawn from local communities to avoid any additionalstress on the existing facilities (medical services, power, water supply, etc.)Planning of labour camps, if required, needs to be done to ensure adequate water supply,sanitation and drainage etc., in conformity with the Indian Labour Laws.
Mobilization Contractor
15 Generation of Debris Debris generated due to the dismantling of the existing pavement structure shall be suitably Construction Contractor, PIU
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from dismantling ofpavement structures
reused in the proposed construction, subject to the suitability of the material and theapproval of the Engineer. The contractor shall suitably dispose off unutilized debrismaterial; either through filling up of borrows areas created for the project or at pre-designated dump locations, subject to the approval of the Engineer. Debris generated frompile driving or other construction activities shall be disposed such that it does not flow into thesurface water bodies or form mud puddles in the area. Dumping sites shall be identified by thecontractor as per regulations in force. The identified locations will be reported to the Engineer.
16 Bituminous wastesdisposal
The disposal of residual bituminous wastes will be done by the contractor at secure landfill sites,with the requisite approvals for the same from the concerned government agencies.
Construction Contractor, PIU
17 Non-bituminousconstruction wastesdisposal
Location of disposal sites will be finalized prior to completion of the earthworks on any particularsection of the road. The Engineer shall approve these disposal sites conforming to the following(a) These are not located within designated forest areas. (b) The dumping does not impact naturaldrainage courses (c) No endangered/rare flora is impacted by such dumping. (d) Settlements arelocated at least 1.0km away from the site. (e) Not located 1 Km within any mangrovevegetation/ecologically sensitive areas.
Construction Contractor, PIU
18 Stripping, stocking andpreservation of top soil
The topsoil from borrow areas, areas of cutting and areas to be permanently covered will bestripped to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles. At least 10% of the temporarilyacquired area will be earmarked for storing topsoil. The stockpile will be designed such that theslope does not exceed 1:2 (vertical to horizontal), and the height of the pile is to be restricted to2m. Stockpiles will not be surcharged or otherwise loaded and multiple handling will be kept to aminimum to ensure that no compaction will occur. The stockpiles will be covered with gunnybags or tarpaulin. It will be ensured by the contractor that the topsoil will not be unnecessarilytrafficked either before stripping or when in stockpiles. Such stockpiled topsoil will be returned tocover the disturbed area and cut slopes. The management of topsoil shall be reported regularly tothe Engineer.
Construction Contractor, PIU
19 Blasting Except as may be provided in the contract or ordered or authorized by the Engineer, theContractor will not use explosives. Where the use of explosives is so provided or ordered orauthorized, the Contractor will comply with the requirements of the regulations in forcebesides the law of the land as applicable. The Contractor will at all times take everypossible precaution and will comply with appropriate laws and regulations relating to theimportation, handling, transportation, storage and use of explosives and will, at all timeswhen engaged in blasting operations, post sufficient warning flagmen, to the fullsatisfaction of the Engineer. The Contractor will at all times make full liaison with and
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inform well in advance and obtain such permission as is required from all GovernmentAuthorities, public bodies and private parties whomsoever concerned or affected or likely tobe concerned or affected by blasting operations. Blasting will be carried out only withpermission of the Engineer. All the statutory laws, regulations, rules etc., pertaining toacquisition, transport, storage, handling and use of explosives will be strictly followed.Blasting will be carried out during fixed hours (preferably during mid-day), as permitted bythe Engineer. The timing should be made known to all the people within 1000m (200m forpre-splitting) from the blasting site in all directions.
20 TransportingConstruction Materials
All vehicles delivering materials to the site will be covered to avoid spillage of materials.All existing highways and roads used by vehicles of the contractor, or any of his sub -contractor or suppliers of materials or plant and similarly roads which are part of the workswill be kept clean and clear of all dust/mud or other extraneous materials dropped by suchvehicles. The unloading of materials at construction sites close to settlements will berestricted to daytime only.
Construction Contractor, PIU
21 Planning TrafficDiversions & Detours
Temporary diversions will be constructed with the approval of the Engineer. Detailed TrafficControl Plans will be prepared and submitted to the Engineer for approval, 5 days prior tocommencement of works on any section of road. The traffic control plans shall contain details oftemporary diversions, details of arrangements for construction under traffic, details of trafficarrangement after cessation of work each day, safety measures for transport of hazardous materialand arrangement of flagmen. Environmental personnel of the Engineer will assess theenvironmental impacts associated as the loss of vegetation, productive lands and the arrangementfor temporary diversion of the land prior to the finalization of diversions and detours. Specialconsideration will be given to the preparation of the traffic control plan for safety of pedestriansand workers at night.The Contractor will ensure that the diversion/detour is always maintained in runningcondition, particularly during the monsoon to avoid disruption to traffic flow. He shallinform local community of changes to traffic routes, conditions and pedestrian accessarrangements. The temporary traffic detours will be kept free of dust by frequent application ofwater.
Construction Contractor, PIU,Outsourced Socialand EnvironmentalConsultants
22 Infrastructureprovisions atconstruction camps
The Contractor during the progress of work will provide, erect and maintain necessary(temporary) living accommodation and ancillary facilities for labour to standards and scalesapproved by the Engineer.There shall be provided within the precincts of every workplace, latrines and urinals in an
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accessible place, and the accommodation, separately for each for these, as per standards set bythe Building and other Construction Workers (regulation of Employment and Conditions ofService) Act, 1996. Except in workplaces provided with water-flushed latrines connected with awater borne sewage system, all latrines shall be provided with dry-earth system (receptacles)which shall be cleaned at least four times daily and at least twice during working hours and keptin a strict sanitary condition. Receptacles shall be tarred inside and outside at least once a year. Ifwomen are employed, separate latrines and urinals, screened from those for men (and marked inthe vernacular) shall be provided. There shall be adequate supply of water, close to latrines andurinals.All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion thatuncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. The sewage system for thecamp must be designed, built and operated so that no health hazard occurs and no pollution to theair, ground or adjacent watercourses takes place. Compliance with the relevant legislation must bestrictly adhered to. Garbage bins must be provided in the camp, shall be regularly emptied and thegarbage disposed off in a hygienic manner. Construction camps are to be sited at least 1000maway from the nearest habitation and adequate health care is to be provided for the work force.Unless otherwise arranged for by the local sanitary authority, arrangement for disposal of excretaby putting a layer of night soils at the bottom of a permanent tank prepared for the purpose shallbe taken up by the contractor. It should be covered with 15 cm layer of waste or refuse and thenwith a layer of earth for a fortnight (by then it will turn into manure).
23 Operation ofconstructionequipments andvehicles
All vehicles and equipment used for construction will be fitted with exhaust silencers. Duringroutine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found tobe defective will be replaced. Noise limits for construction equipment used in this project(measured at one metre from the edge of the equipment in free field) such as compactors, rollers,front loaders, concrete mixers, cranes (moveable), vibrators and saws will not exceed 75 dB(A),as specified in the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986Notwithstanding any other conditions of contract, noise level from any item of plant(s)must comply with the relevant legislation for levels of noise emission. The contractor willensure that the AAQ concentrations at these construction sites are within the acceptablelimits of industrial uses in case of hot mix plants and crushers and residential uses aroundconstruction camps. Dust screening vegetation will be planted on the edge of the RoW forcrushers. Monitoring of the exhaust gases and noise levels will be carried out by the agencyidentified for Environmental Monitoring for the project.
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24 Material Handling atSite
All workers employed on mixing asphaltic material, cement, lime mortars, concrete etc., will beprovided with protective footwear and protective goggles. Workers, who are engaged in weldingworks, would be provided with welder’s protective eye-shields.Workers, engaged in stone breaking activities will be provided with protective goggles andclothing and will be seated at sufficiently safe intervals.The use of any herbicide or other toxic chemical will be strictly in accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions. The Engineer will be given at least 6 working days notice of theproposed use of any herbicide or toxic chemical. A register of all herbicides and other toxicchemicals delivered to the site will be kept and maintained up to date by the Contractor. Theregister will include the trade name, physical properties and characteristics, chemical ingredients,health and safety hazard information, safe handling and storage procedures, and emergency andfirst aid procedures for the product.No man below the age of 14 years and no woman will be employed on the work of painting withproducts containing lead in any form. No paint containing lead or lead products will be usedexcept in the form of paste or readymade paint. Face masks will be supplied for use by theworkers when paint is applied in the form of spray or a surface having lead paint dry rubbed andscrapped.
Construction Contractor, PIU
25 Precautionary/SafetyMeasures DuringConstruction
All relevant provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 and the Building and other ConstructionWorkers (regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 will be adheredto. Adequate safety measures for workers during handling of materials at site will be takenup. The contractor has to comply with all regulations regarding safe scaffolding, ladders, workingplatforms, gangway, stairwells, excavations, trenches and safe means of entry and egress.
Construction Contractor, PIU
26 Protection of ReligiousStructures and Shrines
All necessary and adequate care shall be taken to minimize impact on cultural properties (whichincludes cultural sites and remains, places of worship including temples, mosques, churches andshrines, etc., graveyards, monuments and any other important structures as identified duringdesign and all properties/sites/remains notified under the Ancient Sites and Remains Act). Nowork shall spillover to these properties, premises and precincts.Access to such properties from the road shall be maintained clear and clean.
Construction Contractor, PIU
27 Dust contamination atconstruction sites andalong the roads
Unpaved haul roads near/passing through residential and commercial areas to be watered thrice aday. Trucks carrying construction material to be adequately covered. All earthwork will beprotected in a manner acceptable to the Engineer to minimise generation of dust. The contractorwill take every precaution to reduce the level of dust along construction sites involving
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earthworks, by frequent application of water.28 Earth work Excavations Ensure unobstructed natural drainage through proper drainage channels/structures. Dispose
surplus excavated earth at identified sites. Ensure minimum hindrance to normal local activitiesand business. Avoid damage to permanent structures. All excavations will be done in such amanner that the suitable materials available from excavation are satisfactorily utilized as decidedupon beforehand. The excavations shall conform to the lines, grades, side slopes and levels shownin the drawings or as directed by the engineer.While planning or executing excavation the contractor shall take all adequate precautions againstsoil erosion, water pollution etc and take appropriate drainage measures to keep the site free ofwater, through use of mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. The contractor shall takeadequate protective measures to see that excavation operations do not affect or damage adjoiningstructures and water bodies. For safety precautions guidance may be taken from IS:3764.
Construction Contractor, PIU
29 Earth fill Embankment and other fill areas, unless other wise permitted by the Engineer, be constructedevenly over their full width and the contractor will control and direct movement of constructionvehicles and machinery over them
Construction Contractor, PIU
30 Slope protection andcontrol of erosion
Embankments and other areas of unsupported fill will not be constructed with steeper side slopes,or to greater widths than those shown in design drawings. While planning or executingexcavations the Contractor will take all adequate precautions against soil erosion as perregulations. Turfing on critical road embankment slopes with grass sods, in accordance with therecommended practice for treatment of embankment slopes for erosion control. The work will betaken up as soon as possible provided the season is favorable for the establishment of sods. Othermeasures of slope stabilization will include mulching, netting and seeding of batters and drainsimmediately on completion of earthworks. Dry stone pitching for apron and revetment will beprovided for bridges and cross drainage structures.
Construction Contractor, PIU
31 Drainage requirementsat construction sites
In addition to the design requirements, the contractor will take all desired measures as directed bythe Engineer such measures to prevent temporary or permanent flooding of the site or anyadjacent area.
Construction Contractor, PIU
32 Contamination of soil Vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out insuch a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. Oilinterceptors will be provided for vehicle parking, wash down and refueling areas within theconstruction camps. Fuel storage will be in proper bunded areas. All spills and collectedpetroleum products will be disposed off in accordance with MoEF and SPCB guidelines.
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Fuel storage and refilling areas will be located at least 1000m from rivers and irrigation ponds oras directed by the Engineer. In all fuel storage and refueling areas, if located on agricultural landor areas supporting vegetation, the topsoil will be stripped, stockpiled and returned after cessationof such storage and refueling activities.
33 Compaction of soil To minimize soil compaction construction vehicle, machinery and equipment will move or bestationed in designated area (RoW or CoI, haul roads as applicable) only. The haul roads forconstruction materials should be routed to avoid agricultural areas.
Construction Contractor, PIU
34 Silting, Contaminationof Water bodies
Silt fencing will be provided around stockpiles at the construction sites close to water bodies. Thefencing needs to be provided prior to commencement of earthworks and continue till thestabilization of the embankment slopes, on the particular sub-section of the road. Constructionmaterials containing fine particles will be stored in an enclosure such that sediment-laden waterdoes not drain into nearby watercourses. All discharge standards promulgated underEnvironmental Protection Act, 1986, will be adhered to. All liquid wastes generated from the sitewill be disposed off as acceptable to the Engineer.
Construction Contractor, PIU
35 Cutting/Filling ofSurface water bodies
Earth works shall be undertaken such that the existing embankments of water bodies are notdisturbed. In case of cutting of embankments, the same shall be reconstructed with appropriateslope protection measures and adequate erosion control measures. Filling of surface water bodieswill be compensated by digging an equal volume of soil for water storage. Such dug-up soil willbe used for spreading as topsoil. Wherever digging is undertaken, the banks will be protected asdesigned or as approved by the Engineer. The excavation will be carried out in a manner so thatthe side slopes are no steeper than 1 vertical to 4 horizontal, otherwise slope protection work, asapproved by the Engineer will be provided. As far as practicable, and as approved by theEngineer, excavation for replacement of water bodies will be at the closest possibleplace/location, with respect to the original water body or part thereof consumed by filling.
Construction Contractor, PIU
36 Sub-Base & Base The contractor will take all necessary measures/ precautions to ensure that the execution of worksand all associated operations are carried out in conformity with statutory and regulatoryenvironmental requirements. The contractor will plan and provide for remedial measures to beimplemented in event of occurrence of emergencies such as spillage of oil or bitumen orchemicals. The contractor will provide the Engineer with a statement of measures that he intendsto implement in event of such an emergency, which will include a statement of how he intends toadequately train personnel to implement such measures. Adequate safety measures for workersduring handling of materials at site will be taken up. The contractor will take every precaution toreduce the level of dust along construction sites by frequent application of water as per
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regulations. Noise levels from all vehicles and equipment used for construction will conform tostandards as specified. Construction activities involving equipments with high noise levels will berestricted to the daytime. Transport of materials for construction will be as specified. Thecontractor will provide for all safety measures during construction as per regulations in force.
37 Surfacing The contractor will take all necessary means to ensure that all surfacing works and all associatedoperations are carried out in conformity with regulations. All workers employed on mixingasphaltic material etc. will be provided with protective footwear as specified. Noise levels fromall vehicles and equipment used for surfacing will conform to standards as specified. Constructionactivities involving equipments with high noise levels will be restricted to the daytime. Transportof materials for construction will be as specified. The contractor will provide for all safetymeasures during construction as per regulations in force.
Construction Contractor, PIU
38 Mitigation Measuresfor Noise SensitiveReceptors
Noisy construction operations in residential and sensitive areas (hospitals, schools and religiousplaces) should be restricted between 7.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Preventive maintenance ofconstruction equipment and vehicles would be done to meet emission standards and to keep themwith low noise. Provision of ear plugs to operators of heavy machinery and workers in nearvicinity. During night, material transport should be uniformly distributed to minimize noiseimpacts.
Construction Contractor, PIU
39 Road Furniture Road furniture including footpaths, railings, storm water drains, crash barrier, traffic signs, speedzone signs, pavement markers and any other such items will be provided as per design. Thecontractor shall provide Recharge pits for Urban drains. The drains will be provided for eachkilometre of the road through urban settlements and near the outfall to a natural drain if the roadcrosses one inside a settlement. As part of this recharge pits could be proposed as anenhancement measure.
Construction Contractor, PIU
40 Disposal ofconstruction debris
Daily inspection at haul roads and sites for construction debris for safe collection and disposal toland fill sites. Collection and disposal of refuse. Minimise construction debris by balancing cutand fill requirements, if relevant.
Construction Contractor, PIU
41 Adjoining water bodies Provide slope protection works of water bodies, if any, abutting the road. Construction Contractor, PIU42 Bridge Works &
CulvertsWhile working across or close to the rivers, avoid obstructing the flow of water. If an obstructionis required, to serve notice on the downstream users of water sufficiently in advance.Construction over and close to the non-perennial streams will be undertaken in the dry session.Construction work expected to disrupt users and impacting community water bodies will be takenup after serving notice on the local community. Dry stone pitching for apron and revetment will
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be provided for bridges and cross drainage structures, if necessary.43 Safety practices during
constructionThe Contractor is required to comply with all the precautions as required for the safety of theworkers as per the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention No. 62 as far as those areapplicable to this contract. The contractor will supply all necessary safety appliances such assafety goggles, helmets, masks, etc., to the workers and staff. The contractor has to comply withall regulation regarding, working platforms, excavations, trenches and safe means of entry andegress.
Construction Contractor , PIU
44 Social disruptions Minimise interruptions to utility services through proper planning and scheduling of activities andinter-departmental co-ordination. Construction of temporary road/access and diversion of traffic.
Construction Contractor , PIU
45 Aesthetic impairment Aesthetic enhancement through proper house keeping of construction sites. Disposal ofconstruction wastes at the approved disposal sites. Immediate closure of the trenches after pipelaying/ completion of work. Complete construction activity by removing all temporary structures,restoring the sub-project and surrounding areas as near as possible to the pre-constructioncondition.
Construction Contractor, PIU
46 Tree plantation Trees felled will be replaced as per the compensatory afforestation criteria in accordance with theForest (Conservation) Act, 1980. Two trees will be planted for every tree lost along the sub-project roads in locations to be identified with support from the BMP.
Construction Contractor, BMP,SEC
47 Risk of accidents In order to guarantee construction safety, efficient lighting and safety signs shall be installed ontemporary roads during construction and adequate traffic regulations shall be adopted andimplemented for temporary roads.
Construction Contractor, PIU
48 Traffic andTransportation
Adequate actions to direct and regulate traffic shall be taken in consultation with BMP/ TrafficPolice to prevent jamming roads during construction period. While planning alternative routes,care to be taken to minimize congestion and negative impacts at sensitive receptors such asschools and hospitals. Traffic controls and diversions marked with signs, lights and othermeasures (flags) should be provided. Prior to creating diversions and detours the citizens shouldbe consulted well in advance through citizen’s meetings. It should be an informed decision takenthrough public participation. Diversion works to be dismantled to restore the area to originalcondition after completion of construction.
Construction Contractor, PIU,Traffic Police
49 Cultural relics / Chancefinds
If fossils, coins, articles of value or antiquity, structures, and their remains of geologic orarchaeological interest are found, local government shall be immediately informed of suchdiscovery and excavation shall be stopped until identification of cultural relics by the authorizedinstitution and clearance is given for proceeding with work. All the above discovered on site shall
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be the property of the Government, and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevantlegislation.The contractor shall take reasonable precaution to prevent his workmen or any other persons fromremoving and damaging any such article or thing. He shall, immediately upon discovery thereofand before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the Engineer’sinstructions for dealing with the same, awaiting which all work shall be stopped.The Engineer shall seek direction from the Archaeological Society of India (ASI) beforeinstructing the Contractor to recommence work on the site.
50 MonitoringEnvironmentalConditions
The contractor will undertake seasonal monitoring of air, water, noise and soil quality through anapproved monitoring agency. The parameters to be monitored, frequency and duration ofmonitoring as well as the locations to be monitored will be as per the Monitoring Plan prepared.
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51 Clearing ofConstruction of Camps& Restoration
Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineer. The plan is to beimplemented by the contractor prior to demobilization. On completion of the works, all temporarystructures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filledin and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expense, to theentire satisfaction of the Engineer. Residual topsoil will be distributed on adjoining/proximatebarren/rocky areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm - 150mm.
De-mobilization
Contractor, PIU
52 Monitoring OperationalPerformance
The PIU will monitor the operational performance of the various mitigation measures carried outas a part of sub-project. The indicators selected for monitoring include the survival rate of trees,water bodies, status of rehabilitation of borrow areas and utility of double glazing for noisesensitive receptors.
Operation PIU, Social andEnvironmentalConsultants
53 Orientation ofimplementing agencyand contractors
The PIU shall organize orientation sessions during all stages of the project. The orientationsession shall involve all staff of Environmental Cell and field level implementation staff of PIUand Contractor.
Pre-Construction&Construction
Social andEnvironmentalConsultants, PIU
Karnataka Municipal Reforms Project (The World Bank Assisted) Environmental Management Plan for Rehabilitation of Roads under Bangalore Mahanagara Palike
Samaj Vikas 34 March 2004
Noise Sensitive Areas
Road Educational Institutions Religious Places Hospitals
Karnataka Municipal Reforms Project (The World Bank Assisted) Environmental Management Plan for Rehabilitation of Roads under Bangalore Mahanagara Palike
Samaj Vikas 35 March 2004
Sample Reporting Format
Monthly Reporting Format
Social / environmental activities carried out in the past month
Deviations from the RAP/SMP or EMP observed and corrective & preventive action initiated / completed Description of deviations Action initiated / completed
Karnataka Municipal Reforms Project (The World Bank Assisted) Environmental Management Plan for Rehabilitation of Roads under Bangalore Mahanagara Palike
Samaj Vikas 36 March 2004
Strip Maps
These maps are attached in electronic form as WMF images.