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Figure 6.1: Houses located within 2m from the existing edge of pavement which have to be acquired
During the construction processes there will be issues to the public related to access to
business and properties and also parking of the construction vehicles in the road. The road is
narrow so, alternative paths have to be decided to overcome these issues. Construction
vehicles can be parked at a yard (a space selected near the road area to keep the machineries,
equipment) and can be brought to the site when there is a need only. Also to avoid traffic jam
problems signal men can be appointed at the two edges of the construction area. The method
adopted from the RDA traffic control methods to control the traffic is attached in the last
page of this section.
Also to avoid the public nuisance near the school, the work can be stopped during school
starting and ending hours and work will not be carried out nearby schools during examination
hours. Also work can be stopped near the Vihara on poya days and during any other religious
events.
The main positive impacts by initiating such a development are increment in mobility and
accessibility. Within the selected 1km there is a school and a Buddhist temple which can be
reached easily due to this project. Also since the level of service of the road has been
enhanced, the travel time for a particular trip will decrease. Also there will be ease in
accessing the main public buildings in Pilliyandala or Kottawa such as the hospitals, schools,
banks, shops etc. The accident rate will come down but there will be a problem of speeding
which should be controlled by a speed limit sign board.
6.2 Environmental Impact Assessment:
Due to the construction process, there will be adverse effects to the environment. So proper
environment mitigation plans should be taken to reduce the impacts of them. Those are listed
in the table below.
Issues
Mitigation Measures
Loss or
damage to fauna
and flora around
the construction
site
Chemicals, oil which can be harmful to flora & fauna shall not be
released freely to the ground water or surface water bodies.
Take every effort to avoid removal / damage to the trees as much as
possible.
Water Pollution
Generation
of dust (
when the
cleaning is
carried out)
Generation
of dust ( when
the excavation is
carried out)
Generation
of dust ( when
transportation is
carried out)
Generation
of waste
materials
Noise
pollution &
Ground vibration
All debris and residual material including any left earth will be disposed
only at location approved by relevant local authority such as
Pradeshiyasabha, Municipal council and other government agencies as
required.
Effective steps will be taken to prevent soil, or debris discharging to the
streams.
The debris and wastes shall be disposed in such a manner that waterways
and drainage paths are not blocked.
Removed top soil will be used as a productive soil when replanting/
establishing road side vegetation.
Disposable materials would not be dumped into streams or unauthorized
areas.
Prior to commencement of excavation, undertake condition survey of
existing structures within the zone of influence.
All machinery and equipment shall be well maintained.
Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery will be regular.
Air
emissions
(exhaust)
Soil
erosion
But in the selected road sides there were more weeds than the trees so destroying the weeds
during the road construction would impact the environment positively. Also new plants can
be planted in the centre median and the pedestrian walkways which would also result in a
positive impact to the environment.
Control Traffic for Setting out of Center Line & Cross Section Operating Procedure
In accordance with RDA, Traffic Control Methods the following traffic operation procedure
would be adapted in order to control traffic.
Men at work 100m ahead, sign boards would be placed at each end on left hand side of the road.
25m away from men at work sign Narrow Road/one lane traffic sign would be placed in order to
notify the drivers with regard to road situation, at both ends.
Working area will be cordoned off with traffic cones to identify survey setting out to oncoming
traffic on both sides.
One way Traffic ahead sign boards would be placed 90m ahead of working area in order to
notify oncoming drivers.
Traffic priority board would also be placed for controlling traffic.
Traffic controllers (with safety jackets and helmets) would be deployed on both sides in order to
control the traffic.
Photographs would be taken to disseminate and maintain traffic safety records.
In locations where the road is narrow, allowing of one way traffic would be adopted.