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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
This executive summary presents an overview of the main findings of the Initial Environmental
Examination Report for Jahan -e-Andalus, located at adjacent to Raza Garden, Upper East Canal
Road, Faisalabad and this proposed project is spread over an area of 219.15Kanals. The
objective of the proposed Project is to build a modern Scheme for providing the residents a
clean and green environment so that they could live a comfortable life. Proponents have made
a proper plan to make the scheme one of the most developed Schemes. For maintaining the
natural beauty, Proponent has made provision of trees, plants and green belts in the
landscaping of the Project. To fulfill the statutory requirement, Initial Environmental
Examination of the Project has been conducted in accord with the Punjab Environmental
Protection (Amendment) Act, 2012 and IEE/EIA Regulations 2000. The process for conducting
environmental assessment and the results of IEE are described in this document.
PROJECT TITLE:
PROJECT LOCATION:
CONSULTANT NAME:
SOURCE OF WATER:
Ground Water
SOURCE OF POWER:
WAPDA
WATER CONSUMPTION:
32.16 m3/d
WASTEWATER GENERATED:
9.46 m3/d
TYPE OF WASTEWATER:
Domestic wastewater
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The objective of the proposed Project is to develop a modern housing scheme for providing the
residents a clean and green environment so that they could live a comfortable life. Proponents
have made a proper plan to make the scheme one of the most developed housing schemes. For
maintaining the natural beauty, Proponent has made provision of trees, plants and green belts
in the landscaping of the Project.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
The proposed project site is spread over area of 219.15Kanals. This will be developed into
residential plots, roads, green parks, commercial site, mosque area etc. The proposed housing
scheme shall provide electricity, water supply and sewerage system. The Cost of the project will
be approximately nine million rupees.
SITE ALTERNATIVES
Since the Proposed Project is to be located in an open land, status residential, under the
ownership of proponent the site is most feasible in context of environment as well as in
achieving the intended objectives. The selected site also houses no ecologically sensitive area
within a 10 km radius and status of current Environment is satisfactory, so, it is best suited for
the project.
SCREENING
As per Review of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Regulations, 2000 the instant project i.e. Jahan-e-Andalus Faisalabad falls in the category
of projects mentioned in Schedule I, under the category I(1), i.e. Urban Development and
Tourism( Housing Scheme).
SCOPING
Scoping stage defines key issues that should be included in the Environmental Assessment and
determines the scope, depth and Terms of Reference for the EIA study. This is a very important
step both in identifying the impacts and controlling the size of the EIA. Effective scoping
enables:
defining the boundary of the study
consulting with relevant stakeholders to identify full range of concerns
focusing on key issues that characterize the existing environment in the baseline studies
reviewing the types of alternatives to be considered
Exercising the option of canceling or drastically revising the project should major
environmental problems be identified.
Several groups, particularly decision makers, the local population and the scientific community,
have an interest in helping to deliberate the issues which should be considered, and scoping is
designed to canvass their views.
Scoping is important for two reasons; first, so that problems can be pinpointed early allowing
mitigating design changes to be made before expensive detailed work is carried out and
second, to ensure that detailed prediction work is only carried out for important issues. Scoping
is an ongoing exercise throughout the course of project. Methodologies for scoping may range
from interviews to use of checklists, matrices and network diagrams for visualization of sources
and receptors of impacts and identifying which of these impacts requires attention in the study.
These techniques collect and present knowledge and information in a straightforward way so
that logical decisions can be made about which impacts are most significant. In this report
scoping tool, matrix is used for identification of significant environmental impacts and is
annexed.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS OF THE STUDY AREA/BASELINE STUDY:
Baseline study means the study of the prevailing environmental conditions of the project area.
It is conducted in order to assess the physical, biological and socio-economic situation in the
study area with the main purpose being to check if there exists any ecologically sensitive area
within the project boundary or in its close vicinity; such as the Territorial Waters, endangered
plant or animal species, structures of socio-cultural importance (Masjid, a historical site or
museum, etc.) or poor people to be displaced, etc. This study also aids in assessing and
evaluating the likely impacts on the environment, and suggesting appropriate and cost-effective
mitigation measures for the likely impacts.
The baseline environmental status was assessed based on primary and secondary data
collected through in-situ field observation and data obtained from agencies such as
Environment Protection Department, Meteorological Department, Public Health Engineering,
and District Design Committee.
The following environmental components were focused for this study:
Air Environment (Meteorology, Ambient Air Quality, Noise Levels, Traffic Pattern, etc)
Water Environment (Quality and Quantity of all potential water sources: Surface and
Groundwater)
The baseline status collected from analysis of secondary and primary data is summarized
below.
METEOROLOGY:
Data was collected from Meteorology Department during study period of proposed project. The
climate of the district is hot and dry. The summer season starts in April and continues until
October; May, June, and July being the hottest months. The mean maximum and minimum
temperatures for these months are about 47 and 28 degrees Celsius. Dry, hot, and dusty
(southerly and south-easterly) winds are common during summer. The winter season lasts from
November to March, December, January and February are the coldest months. The mean
maximum and minimum temperatures for this period are about 22 and 4 degree Celsius. Fog is
very common during winter. District mostly experiences stable winter but westerly and northwesterly winds sometimes blow. Summer is highly humid. Most of the areas rain falls during
the monsoon season from July to September. During winter season there are very little rains,
however, deluges and floods can occur in some area of the district. Proposed site is not prone
to flood, anyhow since no surface water body lies in the neighborhood.
AMBIENT AIR QUALITY:
The ambient air quality in the centre of Jahan-e-Andalus was within the limits allowed by
National Environment Quality Standards (NEQs) as Carbon Monoxide (CO) was 0 ppm while
allowed value by NEQs is 9 ppm. Similarly NEQs limits for Sulphure Dioxide (SO2) is 120
ug/m3and for Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) is 80 ug/m3 while the concentration of SO2 and NO2 in the
center of Jahan-e-Andalus were 7.8 ug/m3 and 51.0 ug/m3 respectively. The concentration of
PM10 and SPM were 56 ug/m3 and 84 ug/m3 which are far lower than the given limits by NEQs
which are 150 ug/m3 500 ug/m3 respectively. In the same way the concentration of O3 was 18
ug/m3 which is also far lower than the allowed limits by NEQs as 130ug/m3 and makes the
friendly environment of Jahan-e-Andalus. The concentrations of other parameters like CO2 was
380 ppm, VOC was 0.05 ppm, Humidity 78 % and Temperature was 35 OC while NEQs limits
allowed for these parameters as NEQS.
WATER QUALITY:
Proponent has also done the analysis of drinking water sample from NFC Faisalabad laboratory
and water testing from Nuclear Institute for Agriculture & Biology (NIAB).All the parameters is
within limits. The results are attached in Annexure. This also shows that the selected site is
ideally suited for construction of the scheme.
BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT:
No fresh land shall be acquired, open plot is available for the proposed project and shall be
managed within existing industrial area. No protected area (PA) or any ecologically sensitive
area is located within 10 km radius of the proposed site. No endangered plant or animal species
is also found.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT:
A full review of the social baseline conditions at and around the main site has been undertaken.
The main information sources have included consultation and data gathering exercises in the
project area, desk-top studies, existing information sources, field surveys and data from the
Project Proponent. In order to consult with the people near the project site, field survey,
private visits and interviews of people were conducted near the project area to inform public
and collect their opinion.
The study area falls in Industrial area, with various industries as the only topographical features
within 5 km radius, and having a huge flux of population working in nearby industries and
agricultural fields. In short, area is mainly commercial-cum-Industrial. Most of the people in the
nearby communities, though not highly educated, depend on jobs of various nature for their
earning. Some people also run small shops. Average income ranges from 20000 to 40000 /PKR. People exercise different family setups. Average family size is 5-9 members. 96% of the
population is Muslim. Urdu, Punjabi and English are all spoken. Hospitals and dispensaries as
well as schools and colleges are in easy access of the people, and disease rate is quite low.
MAJOR IMPACTS AND RECOMMENDED MITIGATION MEASURES:
Environmental impact evaluation actually grows out of scoping and baseline study of the
project. In principle, IEE assigns various quantified values to different levels of all the impacts
affecting the project. This step is generally considered as the most technical in nature and
therefore is the most difficult and controversial part of the IEE. It is difficult because not every
impact, especially natural and social impacts, can be quantified. Adequate and effective
mitigation measures have been proposed for all construction and operation related likely
environmental impacts of the project by following impact assessment methodology;
I.
II.
III.
IV.
These mitigation measures have been proposed in order of attempts to eliminate or minimize
the impact, provide some compensation or rehabilitate the environment by some means.
Weather describes an impact as having both spatial and temporal impacts, which can be
described as the change in an environmental parameter over a specified period and within a
defined area, resulting from a particular activity compared with the situation which would have
occurred had the activity not been initiated.
The expected impacts from the project are mostly insignificant and others are of limited or
temporary nature. The study also shows that there will be no exploitation and consequential
depletion of the local natural resources.
Impacts anticipated during construction include noise, air emissions, water conservation and
pollution and soil contamination (physical) and community and workers safety and
employment conflicts (socio-economic). Detailed mitigation measures have been included in
Chapter 5 of the IEE report. Briefly, since the proposed project is located in an Industrial area,
there is negligible effect on the community; still adequate mitigation measures have been
proposed for the workers and community. Construction related noise will be mitigated by
regular servicing and tuning of the source machinery and vehicles, limiting the use of horns to
only emergency uses and through the use of ear plugs by workers, primarily. Dust (the only
significant air emission) emission will chiefly be controlled by water suppression and covering
the material storage and transportation. Careful excavation and other underground works will
ensure groundwater pollution does not take place. There is no surface water reservoir nearby,
so, there is no risk of surface water pollution. Spills prevention trays, use of impermeable
material during on-site vehicle maintenance and adequate fuel storage will aid preventing soil
contamination. Fencing site boundaries, security at the gates, use of adequate PPEs and careful
work following SOPs will assure safety of the workers and the community in the neighborhood.
Contractor is willing to hire local labor for construction jobs to avoid employment conflicts.
There will be no water requirements for process at the proposed Unit so only municipal
wastewater will be the liquid effluent. House cleaning operations in closed processing halls with
adequate ventilation and use of dust masks by workers and visitors will solve these issues.
Though almost every stage in the process operation yields some solid waste, but since entire of
the waste is recyclable, this is also an insignificant issue. Issues of high significance however
include noise, energy management and health and safety. Machinery will be regularly serviced
and tuned and be equipped with mufflers/silencers to mitigate noise at source, noise barriers
will block noise propagation and receptors will be protected by the use of PPEs. An adequate
Energy Management Plan will be in place; focusing on the target of zero energy wastage and
the use of renewable energy resources. An Emergency Response Plan will also be in place and
the workers will be trained and guided about it. Safety trainings will also be held time to time to
guide workers about safety risks and how to deal effectively with them and regarding SOPs of
all jobs.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN & MONITORING:
An EMP is a site-specific plan developed to ensure that all necessary measures are identified
and implemented in order to protect the environment and comply with environmental
legislation. Preparation of environmental management plan is required for formulation,
implementation and monitoring of environmental protection measures during and after
commissioning of projects. The plans should indicate the details as to how various measures
have been or are proposed to be taken including cost components as may be required. Cost of
measures for environmental safeguards should be treated as an integral component of the
project cost and environmental aspects should be taken into account at various stages of the
projects:
Conceptualization: preliminary environmental assessment
Planning: detailed studies of environmental impacts and design of safeguards
Execution: implementation of environmental safety measures
Operation: monitoring of effectiveness of built-in safeguards
The management plans should be necessarily based on considerations of resource conservation
and pollution abatement, some of which are:
Liquid effluents
Air Pollution
Solid Wastes
House-Keeping
Human Settlements
Transport Systems
Vegetal Cover
Disaster Planning
The general approach to Environmental Management for the construction and operation
phases of the Project has been presented, along with an outline plan for the Project
Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Site specific and practically suitable mitigation
measures are recommended to mitigate the impacts. Responsibilities of all the project
personnel have been sketched. Adequate Environmental Monitoring Plans have also been
evolved. Moreover, training schedules have also been made part of this report.
The primary objectives of the EMP are to:
Facilitate the implementation of the mitigation measures identified in the IEE.
Define the responsibilities of the project proponent and staff.
Means of effective communication of environmental issues between them.
Identify monitoring parameters in order to ensure the effectiveness of the
mitigation measures.
Provide a mechanism for taking timely action in the face of unanticipated
environmental situations.
Identify training requirements at various levels.
CONCLUSION:
The Initial Environmental Examination contains description of the project, description of the
environmental baseline, potential environmental impacts and suggested mitigation measures.
An implementation mechanism for mitigation measures in the form of an Environmental
Management Plan for both renovation and operation phase has also been included in this
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study. Appropriate mitigation measures as explained in the environmental study shall reduce, if
not eliminate, these impacts so that these can be within acceptable limits. It is further
concluded that all potential environmental concerns associated with the project have been
adequately addressed, and no further study is required in this context.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS:
An Initial Environmental Examination study report has been prepared to indentify and assess
the significant environmental impacts likely to occur due to operation along with environmental
impact statement followed by delineation of appropriate Environmental Management Plan as
well as the monitoring requirements to have a control over the adverse environmental impacts
and to check the efficiency and effectiveness of the mitigation measures being implemented.
Jahan-e-Andalus has engaged M/S ECOGREEN Company (Pvt.) Ltd. to conduct IEE of the
Proposed Project to meet the above mentioned targets, and to get Environmental Approval
from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Baluchistan.
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS:
A business with minimum inputs and maximum outputs, a business with high efficiency or yield,
a business with minimum wastes possible and a business based on renewable resources; i.e. a
business leading to the minimum environmental damage and depletion is termed as a
sustainable business;,
In all these regards, the proposed project is sustainable business, as can be proved in light of
the above conclusions. Minimum use of non-renewable material and energy resources, efforts
for assuring minimum or no material and energy wastages, release of liquid effluent after
treatment through Activated Sludge System into nearby drain and recyclable solid waste speak
of this fact. Energy Management and Emergency Response Plans, and Resource Conservation
strategies will be in place, and Trainings have been scheduled for environmental and safety
awareness of the workers and community and to fight all the environmental and safety risks,
effectively. Renovation and operation of the project is not going to breach any of the applicable
standards (NEQS, NAAQS, etc.). All the impacts are to remain within acceptable limits provided
the said mitigation measures are followed strictly. There is no depletion or exploitation of local
natural resources expected. Attempts for high efficiency will be undertaken in all the processes.
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To conclude, provided that all the proposed mitigation measures are implemented, no longterm residual negative environmental impact will exist at the plant site.
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List of Annexure
Annexure I:
Proponent CNIC
Annexure II:
Property Documents
Annexure III:
Annexure IV:
Annexure V:
Annexure VI:
Annexure VII:
FDA Approval
Annexure VIII:
WASA Approval
Annexure IX:
Annexure X:
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Table of Contents
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14
3.11
3.12
3.13
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS............................................................................ 34
3.14
UTILITIES........................................................................................................................ 34
3.15
3.16
3.17
3.18
3.19
3.20
3.21
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3.22
3.23
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL
This report presents the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for the proposed project
i.e.Jahan -e-Andalus, located at adjacent to Raza Garden, Upper East Canal Road,
Faisalabad.The proposed project is a small housing scheme which will spread over
219.15Kanals.
Main objective of the study is to point out all possible impacts arising from the construction and
operational phase of the project and to find out appropriate measures for their mitigation, to
either eliminate those impacts or to bring them to acceptable level.
This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) is to identify the baseline environmental, physical
and the socio-economic conditions, and the potential impacts along with formulation of
suitable mitigation measures of an environment friendly implementation of the proposed
project.
1.2 THE PROPONENT
Name: Naeem Raza
Address: Villa No.28.Amcon Villas,Upper East Canal Road,Faisalabad.
Contact Number: 0300-9666633
1.3 PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to analyze impacts of the proposed project. This report is prepared
by critical examination of the environmental factors which might be affected due to
construction and operation of the project. This IEE identifies, describes and evaluates the
potential environmental impacts that could result from the implementation of the Project, and
includes possible cumulative impacts from all the activities. It also identifies required
environmental permits relevant to the Project. As appropriate, the affected environment and
environmental consequences of the Project may be described in terms of regional overview or
site-specific descriptions. The Report also identifies measures to prevent or minimize
environmental impacts. As the Proposed Project is in design phase, the report highlights
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existing environmental, social, physical and other aspects of the area. It also provides necessary
measures to be taken to mitigate any environmental impact. The Monitoring Plan is also
described in the report.
1.4
NATURE OF PROJECT
This project is the Development of Jahan-e-Andalu Housing Scheme, located at Raza Garden,
Upper East Canal Road, Faisalabad
1.5 LOCATION AND SIZE
The project site is located in District Faisalabad. The project site is situated at Jahane-Andalus,
located at Raza Garden, Upper East Canal Road, Faisalabad. The objective of the proposed
Project is to build a modern housing scheme for providing the residents a clean and green
environment so that they could live a comfortable life.Total project cost of the proposed
project is about nine million.
1.6
To access and establish the existing environmental and socioeconomic condition of the
area.
To access and establish the potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts of the
project activities and identify the issue of concern.
To propose mitigation and monitoring measures that can be incorporated into the
operation of the project to remove or reduce any damaging effects as far as possible.
To prepare an IEE Report as per the relevant guidelines for submittal to the concerned
EPA.
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IEE Consultants reviewed the Project with the aim to determine the likely impacts of the
project on the environmental and socio-economic conditions of the area.
Following elements of the project were reviewed can compared with the existing
conditions in the vicinity of the Project Area an screening criteria was applied to identify
significant (long/short term) environmental impacts.
Impacts of the project on physical and ecological environment of the Project
Area.
Impacts of the project on Socio-economic environment.
1.6.5 Mitigation Measures and Implementation Arrangements
Mitigation measures and implementation mechanism were proposed so that the
proponent could incorporate them during the Operation phase of the project.
1.6.6 Draft Report
Draft IEE Report was prepared under guidelines issued by the Punjab Environmental
Protection Agency and submitted to the proponent for their comments.
1.6.7 Final Report
After incorporation of the comments from the Proponent on the Draft IEE Report final
report is prepared and being presented to the proponent for further submission to the
Punjab Environmental Protection Agency for necessary Review and Approval.
1.8 COMPONENTS OF THE REPORT
This IEE Report presents the screening of potential environmental impacts of the project and
discusses the necessary mitigation measures to eliminate or reduce the negative impacts to an
acceptable level. It also describes the institutional requirements and provides an Environmental
Monitoring Plan (EMP).
Result and recommendation given in this report are based on interpretation of the data
collected and given to consultant. Ecogreen bears no responsibilities for the variations from
what has been described in this report. However, if matter is referred to Ecogreen, an advice
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Designation
Engr. M. Nawaz
Mr. HamzaHashmi
Environmental Engineer
Environmentalist
Environmentalist
The main key persons involved in finalizing IEE report are following;
_____________
_____________
_______________
Engr. M. Nawaz
Engr. HamzaHashmi
A. M Technical
A. M Operation
Manager Operations
(Chemical Engineer)
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2.1 GENERAL
This section deals with the current policy as well as legal and administrative framework related
to carrying out of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of various projects.
A number of laws exist in Punjab, containing a number of clauses concerning protection of the
environment. However, the first legislation on environmental protection was issued in 1983
which was repealed by the PEPA, 1997.
The various stages of the proposed project include design, construction, operation and
maintenance. An efficient and effective organization structure is essential for successful
implementation of the mitigation measures identified for the proposed project. Like other
projects, the proposed project, before its implementation, is required to go through an
Environmental Assessment, in accordance with the provisions of the Punjab Environmental
Protection Act (PEPA, 2012).
2.2 EXISTING REGULATION AND FRAMEWORK
The Federal Ministry of Environment (now Ministry of Climate Change) was responsible
authority for policy making on environmental protection in Pakistan but after 18th Amendment
in the Constitution, the Provincial Governments have taken over the subject of Environment.
This IEE study has been carried out in the light of policy guidelines of the Preparation of IEE/EIA
Reports under the procedures and practices formulated by the Provincial Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA).
2.3 INSTITUTIONAL SETUP
2.3.1 Punjab Environmental Protection Council
The Punjab Environmental Protection Council (PEPC) is the apex decision-making body
of Punjab. It has been developed under the provision of PEPA, 2012. It is headed by
Chief Minister of Punjab with 35 members. Provincial Environment Minister is Vice
Chairman of the PEPC.
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25
26
Categories of project requiring IEE and EIA are issued through two schedules
attached with the regulations
A fee depending on the cost of the project has been imposed for the review of IEE
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and EIA.
Environmental approval will be valid for three years from date of accord.
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Settings
Front
Road
Back
Open Land
Right
Open land
Left
Open Land
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31
32
Provision of commercial, recreational and religious facilities, i.e. shops, Jamia Mosque
etc.
In short, Jahan-e-Andaluswill be a place, which will open a new era in the housing Schemes
trend of Faisalabad. It will be a location, where people will get maximum satisfaction.
3.10 DISTRIBUTION OF LAND OF THE PROJECT AREA
Table: 2 represent the percentage wise distribution of land for various facilities.
Table 2:
Land Use Distribution of Project
Description
Area (KANALS)
% AGE
219.15
100.0
133.66
61.20
49.26
22.52
10.92
5.00
4.34
2.00
15.39
7.05
Grave Yard
4.34
2.00
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Solid Waste
0.50
0.23
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Site clearing
b)
c)
Infrastructure works (roads, water supply, sewerage and drainage, gas, electrical
works etc.)
d)
e)
35
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4.1
GENERAL
The existing environment around the site Jahan-e-Andalus, Faisalabad has been studied with
respect to Physical, Biological/Ecological and Socio-Economic resources. The existing
information to establish a database for the IEE of the project was collected from different
departments, review of previous studies and through the site visits carried in out in the project
area.
4.2 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
The study examines the physical resources such as topography, soil, climate, surface and
ground water and geology of not only the project site but also the city as whole to assess
whether the project under assessment can or does have any impacts on any of these
parameters. The description of physical environment of Faisalabad city and the project site is
present in the following sub sections.
4.2.1 Geological formation
Faisalabad stands in the rolling flat plains of northeast Punjab, between longitude
73.0790 East, latitude 31.4180 North, with an elevation of 184 meters (604 ft.) above
sea level. The city proper covers an area of approximately 1,230 square kilometers
(470 sq. mi), while the district covers more than 16,000 square kilometers (6,200 sq. mi).
The
soil
of
Faisalabad
comprises alluvial
deposits mixed
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March. December, January and February are the coldest months. The average yearly
rainfall lies only at about 300 mm (12 in) and is highly seasonal with approximately half
of the yearly rainfall in the two months July and August.
Given below are the maximum and minimum temperatures of Faisalabad throughout
the figure.
4.2.3 Rainfall
The average yearly rainfall lies only at about 300 mm (12 in) and is highly seasonal with
approximately half of the yearly rainfall in the two months July and August.
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Faisalabad is the 3rd largest one of the most important city in Pakistan and is situated
along the banks of river Chenab. The city of Faisalabad is bound by Chiniot District in the
West and by Sahiwal on the East, while on South it is surrounded by Jhang District. On
the northern side Sheikhupura and Lahore is present. The city occupies around 404
square kilometers of land and is still expanding. The proposed project site is located in a
plain area surrounded by the commercial-cum-industrial activities. Commercial
establishments are the main topographic features.
4.2.5 Wind Direction
The Faisalabad region experiences westerly and north westerly winds during the winter
and spring seasons, known usually as the dry stable times of year and southerly and
south easterly winds during summer and monsoons. Wind speeds are low during winter
picking up during spring season and peaking during the summer months.
4.2.6 Noise level
Faisalabad is an industrial area of the Pakistan having population around seven million.
There are many a large, medium and small industries which are still working within city
premises. Industrial activity and vehicular emissions are causing excessive noise in the
city.
The affluent areas of Faisalabad are quieter than rest of the city. The noise level in these
areas is still far higher than the standards set by the World Health Organization and the
Pak-EPA. Noise is described as an unwanted sound emitted from un-avoidable sources
of anthropogenic activities. Daily based natural induced sources of noise are rare to
none but human induced noise sources are plenty and un-avoidable. Physically there is
no distinction between sound and noise. Sound is a sensory perception and the complex
pattern of sound waves is labeled noise, music, speech, low altitude aero plane flying
etc. Environmental noise is a common cause of hearing loss due to industrial activities.
Noise pollution in the city is on the rise with most residents complaining that the noise is
becoming a public nuisance.
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Sr. No.
Location
Noise
Level
Temperature
o
dB(A)
1
Entrance
of
Wind
Speed
m/s
61.2
32.6
0.0
54.3
35.2
0.2
56.0
38.0
0.0
Project
Site
2
Outside of
Project Site
3.
Parking
Area
4.
Project Site
57.0
34.5
0.3
5.
Main Gate
62.4
34.5
0.1
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by National Environment Quality Standards (NEQs) as Carbon Monoxide (CO) was 0 ppm
while allowed value by NEQs is 9 ppm. Similarly NEQs limits for Sulphure Dioxide (SO2) is
120 ug/m3 and for Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) is 80 ug/m3 while the concentration of SO2
and NO2 in the center of
respectively. The concentration of PM10 and SPM were 56 ug/m3 and 84 ug/m3 which are
far lower than the given limits by NEQs which are 150 ug/m3 500 ug/m3 respectively. In
the same way the concentration of O3 was 18 ug/m3 which is also far lower than the
allowed limits by NEQs as 130 ug/m3 and makes the friendly environment of Jahan-eAndalus. The concentrations of other parameters like CO2 was 380 ppm, VOC was 0.05
ppm, Humidity 78 % and Temperature was 35 OC while NEQs limits allowed for these
parameters as NEQS.
The following figure is presenting the measuring parameters of the ambient air took
in the centre of proposed project (Jahan-e-Andalus) for the assessment of ambient
air quality.
Parameters
Units
Duration
Reading
NEQs Limits
CO
Ppm
24 Hours
0.0
SO2
ug/m3
24 Hours
7.8
120
NO2
ug/m3
24 Hours
51.0
80
PM10
ug/m3
24 Hours
56.0
150
SPM
ug/m3
24 Hours
84.0
500
CO2
Ppm
24 Hours
380
NS
O3
ug/m3
24 Hours
18.0
130
VOCs
Ppm
24 Hours
0.05
NS
Humidity
24 Hours
78.0
NS
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Temp
24 Hours
35.0
NS
** NS = Have No Standard
Fig. 4.4 Measuring Readings of Ambient Air Monitoring
4.2.8 Water Resources
Surface Water
There are no surface water resources like ponds or wetlands near the project
area.
Ground Water
The city of Faisalabad is underlain by the deep permeable aquifer formed within
the alluvial plane of the Ravi River and Chenab, which is the part of Greater Indus
Plain. Ground water is the principal source of municipal water supply in Faisalabad.
This is also the case in the immediate vicinity of the site. The Citys drinking water
is obtained from groundwater aquifer by means of tube wells located throughout
the area. Groundwater is pumped from 400-800 feet and is generally good for
direct consumption. About 83% of the citys population is consuming groundwater
for drinking purposes. . The project area lies in the district of Faisalabad, the
groundwater table normally exists 40 to 50 ft below the ground level and contains
high level of salinity, and in order to assess the quality of ground water chemical
parameters were analyzed for the determination of quality of ground water and
concentration of components. For determination of parameters chemically the
water quality of drinking water at the depth of 80 feet of project site was tested
and results showed the values are more than the standards set by NEQS. The site
ground water sampling was carried out in the custody of proponent and report is
attached in the annexure.
S.
No.
Parameters
WHO
Guidelines
(2008)
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Limits Mg/l
Ca
75-200
149
TDS
1000
3605.0
Mg
Cl
50-150
250
89.0
810.0
Parameters
No.
WHO Guidelines
Limits
(2008)
Color
36.5 OC
15
Colorless (True
Color)
Odor
Taste
Odorless
Unobjectionable
Odorless
Saltish
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4.3.2 Fauna
With an increase in the rate of urbanization, the ecology of Faisalabad has been
considerably affected but there is no threatened or endangered species found in the
project site. Similarly no wildlife is present.
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from Town Planning point of view. Until and unless we know about population in detail
we cannot do successful planning. All aspects of population, such as sex-age
composition, trend of migration, social, cultural, political, economic and administrative
have to be related to planning considerations and decisions. Individuals are the raw
material of society, therefore, society is directly affected by size, growth, composition
and distribution of it population.
However, the people in Faisalabad also use other languages like English, Punjabi and
Pashto. It is remarkable that Pakistan is an Islamic country, where the majority of the
population is Muslim. Faisalabad, being a city in Pakistan, could not be an exception to
this. As a result, 96% of the total population in Faisalabad is Muslim. Other religions in
the city accounting for the rest 4% are Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism. The term
population refers to the number of individuals living within a geographical area at a
given time.
4.4.2 Health Facilities
Hospitals exist in the project area. There is government hospital or Basic Health Unit
(BHU) available at district Faisalabad. People also access to private hospitals in city and
sometimes to nearby private dispensaries. Fever, malaria and chest congestion,
Hepatitis-C were reported as the common diseases of the project area. In the project
area, health conditions are much developed. One BHU in Chak No. 189 (RasoolPur) is
serving for general health. One male doctor with other staff covers the population.
Health care services are provided to the citizens by both Public and Private sector
Hospitals .The Government run hospitals are Allied Hospital, DHQ Hospital, PINUM
Cancer Hospital, Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology (FIC) and General Hospital
Samanabad. The Private sector also operates Hospitals, Clinics and Laboratories notably
Sahil Hospital, National Hospital, Faisal Hospital & Al-Rahmat Laboratories. There is no
health care facility in close near vicinity of the project area.
4.4.3 Educational Facilities
Faisalabad is one of the most literate cities of Pakistan, with more colleges and
universities than many other cities in the country. Faisalabad is one of the Pakistans
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Agriculture University.
Bagh-e-Jinnah.
Haveli Dera .
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expressed their views freely. Informal group discussions were also held as an additional tool for
the assessment of the perceptions of the stakeholders.
o Methods of Public Consultation
Public Consultation was carried out for the whole day. The following methods were used
for public consultation with project stakeholders in order to ascertain their stakes
regarding project implementation.
Focused Group Discussion
Scoping Sessions
Formal Group Meetings
Informal Group Meetings
o List of people consulted
Fatima kanwal
Fareeha Mahmood
Riffat Nazir
Khaleeq Mutaliq
Awan Ahmed
Asif Mir
Iftikhar Aheer
Abdullah
Zamaan
Rehman Ul Islam
Atta Ul Allah
Mujtbah Ul Rasheed
Husnain Iqbal
Javed Ahmed
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14
Familiar
Non-familiar
Accepted
11
Rejected
Familiar
Non-familiar
Accepted
Rejected
Main Theme
Concerns
To
Employment
engage
local
people
Solutions
during Proponent will try to engage
local
priority basis.
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people
on
Air pollution and noise impacts need to be dispersion modeling and noise
properly mitigated
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5.1 GENERAL
The environmental impacts were assessed during both construction and operation phase. The
mitigation measures and monitoring program were also proposed. The detail explanation of
environmental impacts and mitigation measures are described in this chapter.
Impacts are evaluated on the basis of magnitude, immediacy and sustainability. Evaluation
criteria are as follows:
Magnitude
-
Immediacy
-
5.2 OBJECTIVES
Impact analysis is the technical heart of the IEE process. The main objectives of this phase of
IEE are:
identifying more specifically the impacts and finding the different ways of doing the
project activities;
Predicting the characteristics of the main impacts and mitigating them; and
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There is no ecologically sensitive or declared protected area (PA) like forest, fish hatcheries,
Territorial Waters, wildlife or game reserves, any structure of socio-cultural significance
(historical or archaeological site or religious structures; Masjid, temples, etc.) within 10 km
of the selected site
It can be concluded in view of these reasons that the selected site is best suited for the project,
and will not pose any adverse impact or threat on any component of the environment.
5.4 Impacts Associated with Design Phase
At the design phase, no considerable impact will occur on land, soil, topography, ground water,
and on people of the area. However in pre-construction phase a management system should be
provided at design level so impacts can be reduced. Design of the building will adhere to all
standard technical requirements in order to avoid adverse impacts on environment and human
health.
5.4.1 Mitigation Measures at Design Phase
At design phase special attention should be given to the design of the project in the sense that
it has been designed in such a way as to cause minimum disruption and deterioration of
environment and surroundings.
5.5 IMPACT DURING CONSTRUCTION / DEVELOPMENT PHASE
The potential environmental impacts of the proposed project at site and surrounding area
during the development / construction phase are described as follows:
5.5.1 Physical Environment
The main impacts of the project during development / construction of the new roads,
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civil works, development of parks, installation / laying pipelines, sewer system and
installation of utility and equipment will be the dust and noise from transportation of
construction materials and equipment. Standard Engineering Practices will be enforced
on the construction / development site.
5.5.2 Seismic Hazard
Faisalabad is situated in seismic Zone-2A (low damage zone).
earthquakes with fundamental periods greater than1.0 second may cause damage to
structures. This factor requires special consideration of the designers. This will be a
moderate negative impact.
Mitigation
All the foundations of the structures (electric poles, sewer and other lines etc.) will be
designed to withstand even moderate to large earthquakes. For seismic hazard analysis
updated structural and seismic evaluations will be consulted.
Mitigation
Adequate parking facilities will be provided within the boundary of the project area for
construction machinery and tractor-trolleys bringing the material into the project area.
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The construction waste generated will be used for earth filling within the project
site premises.
The Contractor needs to make sure that their machinery and equipment are
properly tuned and serviced and there is no leakage of oil from construction
equipment and machineries.
Construction labor must be trained in safety procedures for all relevant aspects of
construction
Helmets or hard hats should be worn by workers at all time of work and
everywhere on the Project Site.
Regular checks should be carried out to ensure that the contractor is following safe
working procedures and practices.
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Confining excessively noisy work to normal working hours in the day, as much as
possible.
Providing construction workers with suitable hearing protection like ear cap, or ear
muffs and training them in their use.
5.6
Ear muffs or ear caps should also be provided to those people living in nearby area.
Mitigation
Management of construction activities will ensure minimum degradation to the soil
around the project area and dumping of excavated waste will be used for earth-filling
and in the depressions within the project area. The administrator will be bound to take
care of the waste generated from the construction activities.
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Mitigation
The majority of dust problems caused during the development/construction phase of
the project can be effectively mitigated by the implementation of simple procedures by
the Contractor by adopting measures other than as under:
All the excavation work and access roads will be sprinkled with water;
Construction workers will be provided with masks for protection against the
inhalation of dust; and
Mitigation
Mitigation measures mentioned below will be adopted to minimize the noise pollution.
Those measures include, but are not limited to the following:
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muffling devices.
Confining of excessively noisy areas and limiting the work to normal working hours
in the day;
Providing the construction workers with suitable hearing protection like ear cap, or
earmuffs and training them in their use; and
Regular checkups and maintenance of the construction equipment, and oiling and
greasing of the noise making mechanical parts.
5.3.4 Flora
Construction of the proposed Project will involve cutting of bushes and herbs. There are
no trees in the vicinity of project area. This will be a minor negative impact.
Mitigation
After construction besides introducing new ornamental plants, local tree and plants
species, as uprooted from the Project Site, will be planted for landscaping. In addition to
providing a better view to the area, the proposed vegetation will help minimize the
excess noise, vehicular emissions and dust pollution.
5.3.5 Fauna
There is no wildlife present in the Project area. Also, the local animals and bird species
of the area are very much domesticated and will not be adversely affected by the
Project execution.
Mitigation
Not required
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Mitigation
Not required
Mitigation
During construction, following mitigation measures will be followed:
Transportation of raw material and heavy machinery will be done early in the
morning; and
There will be coordinated planning of traffic movement by the Traffic Police and
the Transport Department in accordance with the construction program with
advance warnings to the affected residents and road users.
All the machinery will stay inside the periphery of scheme so it will not cause
disturbance in the traffic.
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Mitigation
Not required
Mitigation
All the solid waste will be disposed off in accordance with the regulations of Tehsil
Municipal Administration.
Mitigation
Implementation of the following measures will ensure health and safety of the workers
and the public during the construction phase:
The Administrator will ensure that the construction workers/labours are trained in
safety procedures for all relevant aspects of construction;
Construction workers will be provided with proper safety equipment such as
helmets, goggles, masks, etc.;
Formal emergency procedures will be developed for construction site incase of an
accident. First aid kits and other necessary equipment will be kept available at site
along with the list of emergency phone numbers to be contacted in case of any
emergency/accident;
The safety of the public at all stages of the construction will be ensured through
appropriate public education and safety measures such as use of sign boards,
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Mitigation
In order to minimize air pollution, following mitigation measures are recommended:
Plantation will be provided on the main entrance of the Housing Scheme which
will generate fresh oxygen;
An air quality monitoring and improvement plan will be developed to keep the air
pollution levels from generators, air conditioners etc. within the limits of Punjab
Environmental Quality Standards (PEQS);
Level of air pollution (as specified in the PEQS) will be monitored on regular basis and
appropriate mitigation measures will be implemented;
Vehicles with excessive smoke emissions will not be allowed to enter the proposed
Housing Scheme.
5.7.2 Noise
During the operational stage, noise levels are anticipated to increase. Noise will be
generated mainly due to movement of vehicles on the roads, for which proper mitigation
measures are required. This will be a moderate negative impact.
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Mitigation
World Banks Pollution Prevention and Abatement Guidelines for ambient noise for the
receptors are i.e. 55 and 45 dB (A) during daytime and night time respectively for
residential, institutional and educational areas and the same shall be maintained. There
will be prohibition on the use of horns in the scheme. Plantation along the roads will act
as a noise barrier.
Mitigation
Residents of the scheme will be trained in water conservation measures such as use of
water efficient/ economy appurtenances and reuse of wastewater for gardening. Less
water consumption will also reduce the load on the sewerage system. Following
operational measures will be adopted for water conservation:
It will be made sure that all faucets, circulating pumps etc. do not leak and are in
good condition.
Repair Any leaking or dripping faucet, pump or toilet will be reported immediately;
and
Use of water-saving equipment will be practiced both in houses and green areas.
5.7.4 Wastewater
Wastewater generated from Jahan-e-Andalus,Faisalabad will be domestic waste water
which will be collected in the sewer system of the scheme and then finally will be
discharged into the municipal drain where treatment plant will be installed during
construction phase.
Mitigation
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Water supply and sewerage has historically been the responsibility of the municipal
local bodies like Municipal Corporations and Municipal Committees. Most of these
municipal bodies have now been made TMAs, which are responsible for providing water
supply and sanitation services under the Punjab Local Guidelines Ordinance (PLGO)
2001.
The proponent of the project will lay down sewerage system of the whole scheme. All
the wastewater will be discharged through mainsewerage pipelines which have
sufficient size to cater all sewage and drainage of schemeinto the Municipal waste water
drain after treatment.
5.7.5 Solid Waste
Solid waste generated from Jahan-e-Andalus, Faisalabadwill be mostly paper, plastics,
polythene shopping bags and food waste. Total solid waste generated from the scheme
will be approximately 130 kg per day which will have to be properly managed.
This will be a minor negative impact.
Mitigation
Small waste storage bins will be installed outside the boundary wall of each house. The
waste from these bins will be collected by the sanitary workers and will shift it to a big
container / skip which have already been provided by TMA. The waste will be disposed
off in accordance with the procedures of Tehsil Municipal Administration.
Mitigation
Tehsil Municipal Authority and Traffic Engineers will be contacted to solve this problem
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and improve and widen this main Road. Level of Services (LOS), signalized intersection
and service lanes will be provided before main entrance to mitigate traffic congestion.
To mitigate blockage in flow of traffic service lanes can be provided before entrance.
5.7.7 Socio-economic Impact
When a development project is launched in a community, it helps in boosting up the
socio-economic conditions by providing the people different economic opportunities.
The construction of Jahan-e-Andalus, Faisalabad would have a great impact on the
commercial activities of the locals.
The socio-economic impacts like employment, education, life, style and cultural uplift
are the direct benefits during this stage for the people of the Project Area. Local people
will be hired for different jobs, i.e. gardening, housekeeping, cooking, tuitions, driving
etc. Facilities like commodity market and medication will also generate working
opportunities for the shopkeepers of nearby communities. The human resources will be
developed at local level for future development activities in the area. The institutional
facilities like roads, dispensaries, proper drainage and sewerage will help improve the
lot of the people. Operation of the project will also result in the increase land values. All
the Project related job opportunities will ultimately improve per capita income of the
population in the area. This is a major positive impact.
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6.1 GENERAL
An IEE report contains predictions about the environmental impacts of proposals and
recommendations for their mitigation and management. The report is essentially a
discretionary planning document. Usually, a separate project approval sets the terms and
conditions with which the proponent must comply.
An environmental management plan (EMP), also referred to as an impact management plan, is
usually prepared as part of IEE reporting. It translates recommended mitigation and monitoring
measures into specific actions that will be carried out by the proponent. Depending upon
particular requirements, the plan may be included in, or appended to, the IEE report or may be
a separate document. The EMP will need to be adjusted to the terms and conditions specified
in any project approval. It will then form the basis for impact management during project
construction and operation.
The main components of an EMP are described in the table below, which reflects practice at
the World Bank. Although there is no standard format, the EMP should contain the following:
Ensure that the construction and operational phase of the proposed project meets
all environmental related legal obligations.
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situations.
6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING
Proponent will make sure that all employees and subcontractors involved with the Project
receive environmental instruction in relation to the EMP.
Each person will be made aware and have an understanding of their obligations and duties
detailed in this EMP.
6.4 MONITORING RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibility for monitoring the potential impacts of the construction and
operation of the Project will be with the Project Proponent. However, the Proponent may
contract a third party (e.g. a consultant) to undertake any independent monitoring required.
The construction contractor will be responsible for the implementation of the construction
EMP.
6.5 AUDITING
The EMP and its inherent procedures and controls should be audited in the early and mid
stages of development and on completion of the Project. A suitably qualified auditor will carry
out auditing of the EMP. Appropriate action shall be taken to ameliorate any deficiency in
implementation of the EMP and any elements that prove to be unworkable.
6.6 MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
A number of parties have responsibilities in relation to the implementation of the EMP. All
project staff has a responsibility and must adhere to the procedures outlined in the EMP at all
times.
Table 1: Management Responsibilities
Role
Responsibilities
Proponent
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implementation
and
Conduct
periodic
environmental
reviews
performance
of
are
conducted.
Report
any
major
environmental
of
and
the
reason
for
ensure
all
subcontractors
personnel
adhere
including
to
these
requirements.
Provide adequate training in the
elements of the EMP to all personnel,
including contractors.
Provide personnel involved in the
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project,
including
visitors,
with
subcontractors
the
and
appropriate
as
understanding
of
the
for
adherence
to
proper
environmental safeguards.
Ensure that all equipment used is
properly serviced and that all precautions
are in place to prevent the likelihood of an
environmental incident occurring.
Report all environmental incidents to the
Superintendents Representative as soon
as practicable, but within 24 hours of them
Occurring.
Superintendents Representative
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Potential
Impacts/
Aspects
Responsibility
Risks
Changes
in
Economic losses/gains
Minor positive
land value
Selection
Seismic
Hazard
quake
of
design
for
will
be
developed on main
Change
Land use
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Project Contractor
land use.
Project Area
load
on
All the effects and mitigations of
Additional
water
supply,
on sewerage
system,
electricity ,telephone
Utilities
of
of
construction wastes / Waste
generated
due
to
Construction
excavated material in construction will be reused and Project Contractor
Waste/Excava
the surrounding area no dumping site will be needed.
ted Material
may limit use of land
Use
of
dust
suppression
activity effect
of
dust.
Construction
Project Contractor
of
employees
residents
in
surrounding areas
of
of
dust.
Regular
all
vehicles,
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machinery,
equipment
generators
used
and
during
properly
tuned
and
of
up-to-date
and
suitable
in-built
damping
increased construction
Project Contractor
techniques;
Vibration
Regular
checkups
machinery operation
and
maintenance
of
the
will
done in place of each uprooted
Flora
involve
cutting
of
Project Contractor
tree
to
make
project
bushes
environment friendly
There is no wildlife
present in the Project
area. Also, the local
Fauna
animals
and
bird No Impact
much
domesticated
No relocation of any
Relocation of
public
utilities
is No Impact
Utilities
involved
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area
to
cause
minimum
Management
Road
in
the
boundary
of
the
employment
Alleviation
opportunities to the
Minor positive
population living in
the surrounding areas.
Sanitation
and
Waste
risks
to
disposal
facilities
at
Project site
Enforcement
Workers
of
work
safety
Safety
and unsafe
and/or
goggles, protective masks and Project Contractor
Hygienic
unfavorable
conditions
conditions
work
boots and fixing of cautionary
signs at designated sites,
C-
Operational Phase
Air
Air Quality
quality
Faisalabad
Scheme
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plan
to
will
be
the
air
keep
due
to
increased
be ban on the use of horn in the SchemeAdministratio
movement of vehicles.
n
Scheme.
Residents of the Scheme will be
Prolonged
water
trained in water conservation
Jahan-e-Andalus,
measures such as use of water
Faisalabad
efficient/
er
Scheme
economy
Administration
the
wastewater
will
be
Pipelines
have
Jahan-e-Andalus,
Waste
sewage (about 80% of sufficient size to cater all sewage
water
Faisalabad
the
total
Scheme
Generation
Administration
consumption)
pipelines
will
ultimately
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mostly
paper,
wall of each house. From there
plastics,
polythene
the waste will be collected Jahan-e-Andalus,
Scheme
from
Scheme
will
the
from where it will be disposed
be
off in accordance with the
approximately150kg per
procedures of TMA
day which will have to
be properly managed.
An Emergency Response Plan for
earthquakes
and
manmade
are
always
the
Emergency
chances of earthquakes
Response
Management.
Response
Emergency Jahan-e-Andalus,
Plan
implemented
will
in
be Faisalabad
Scheme
close Administration
with
the
Department,
Fire
Bomb
problem.
The
traffic
Traffic
Jahan-e-Andalus,
setups, the number of conditions in the area can be
Manageme
Faisalabad
vehicles
Scheme
nt
Administration
exiting the Project area intersection and service lanes at
will increase. This may main entrance.
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to
the
of
new
Socioemployment
economic
Major positive
opportunities
for
the
Impact
local people
6.8 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN
An environmental monitoring plan provides a delivery mechanism to address the adverse
environmental impacts of a project during its execution, to enhance project benefits, and to
introduce standards of good practice to be adopted for all project works. An environmental
monitoring program is important as it provides useful information and helps to:
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Audit reports
Incident record of all moderate and major spills and other incidents and
accidents. The record will include:
Location of spill or battery limit of the accident
Estimated quantity or the amount of injury (as may be reported in LTI or LWI)
Spilled material or nature of injury or loss (temporary or permanent)
Restoration measures
Photographs
Waste Tracking Register that will hold records of waste generated during the
construction period. This will include quantities of waste disposed, recycled, or
reused.
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attended
Environmental and social training records
Table 3: Roles and Responsibilities for Environmental Monitoring
Aspects
Contractors
Relevant
Responsibility
Documentation
Proponent Responsibilities
Ensure that the monitoring
Understand the
and rehabilitation and
requirements and
Contract between
the contractor
environmental
monitoring,
monitoring, rehabilitation
rehabilitation and
and rebuilding.
Resources
Project budget
dedicated to
Job description
Inspection and
the environmental
survey reports
performance.
Monitoring survey
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Conduct audits.
Audit reports
Audit
commence third party audit.
Ensure that periodic
Reporting
environmental monitoring
Periodic reports
Corrective action
record
Maintenance of
Environmental data
and record of all incidents of incidents of
record
base
environmental significance.
environmental
significance.
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management mechanism.
6.8.1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING
Environmental training will help ensure that the requirements of the EIA and EMP are clearly
understood and followed by all project personnel in the course of the project.
Table 4: Environmental Training Schedule
Target audience
Trainers
Selected
management staff
All personnel
Contractors
Contents
Schedule
Key finding of
mitigation measure
months
Mitigation measures
Monthly
Waste disposal,
vehicle movement
month
Technical Staff
mitigation measures
Waste disposal,
resource conservation
Other staff
Monthly
and other mitigation
workers
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Components
Parameter
Objective of
to
be Measurement
Monitoring
Monitored
Noise Levels
To
determine
the
effectiveness
of the noise
abatement
measures on
the
sound
level
Noise level
on the site
and
adjacent
area
on
dB(A) scale
To check the
availability of
Waste
Waste
Collection,
Management
Storage and
System and
Disposal
Implementat
ion
Inspection
of
Waste
Generation,
collection,
Storage and
Disposal at
site
Noise level
reading will be
taken
Visual
inspection
Frequency Location
at least 3
working
days and
on
weekend
Once daily
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At least
three
locations on
the unit
boundary
and three
locations at
the receptor
end
Constructio
n site
Responsibility
Environmental officer/manager
Soil
contamination
Workers
safety
Water
conservation
To
determine
the
effectiveness
of
the
control
measures
taken
to
minimize the
spillage of oil
and
chemicals
To check and
evaluate the
effectiveness
of
the
workers
safety plan
To
determine
the
effectiveness
of the Water
Conservation
Techniques
in Practice
Inspection
of
equipment
and vehicles
Visual
inspection and
availability
checks
Injuries and
accidents
Recording
injuries
leakages,
Visual
spills
and inspection and
wastages
record tracking
monthly
inspection
daily
On
monthly
basis
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all vehicles
and
equipments
in use at
constructio
n site
Contractor/Environmental officer
Onsite
HSE/contractor
at all points
of use
Environmental officer/manager
To confirm
the
availability of
exhaust
control
Vehicle
and devices with
equipment
the
exhaust
construction
vehicles and
equipment
and
their
maintenance
levels
Air quality
at different
points
around the
vehicles and
equipment
Readings will
be taken
on three
typical
working
days
At least
three points
around the
vehicles and
equipment
and three
points at
some
distance
downwind
Administration
Components
Noise
(dB)
Objective of
Monitoring
To check whether
the existing noise
control measures
level
are able to bring
the sound level
within prescribed
limits
Parameter to
be Monitored
Noise level
near the
receptor
Measurement
Noise
Measurement
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Frequency
Location
Responsibility
Quarterly
At least three
location on the
plant boundary
and three location
at the receptor
level
Environment
officer
Ground Water
To check Fecal
E.Coliforms, Total
colonial count,
pH, TDS, Total
hardness, Nitrate,
Chloride, Sodium
To determine the
Emission
of
effectiveness of
Exhaust Gases
the Air Pollutants
and
abatement
Particulates
devices on the
which
may
concentration of
pollute
the
the likely
Environment
pollutants
Soil
contamination
due to leakage
of oil and
dyes/chemical
on the ground
To determine the
effectiveness of
the
control
measures taken
to minimize the
spillage of oil and
chemicals.
Ground water
quality at the
project site
Physiochemical
parameters,
heavy metals
and toxic
organic
compounds
Fortnightly
Source
Emission
parameters
Monthly
Generator Exhaust
Environment
Officer/Manager
Procedure in
place
to
handle
the
liquids
and
availability of
procedure and
equipment for
emergency
response
Visuals
inspections and
availability
checks
After every
three month
Unit, machinery
and other
suspected places
Environment
Officer
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Environmental
Officer
To determine the
effectiveness of
Waste water treatment plant
generation
and
other
mitigation
measures
Effluent
discharge
quality
Inspection of
waste
Waste
To check the generation,
disposal,
availability
of collection,
procedure for
storage, and
waste
waste
management
disposal will be
collection,
system
and undertaken at
storage, and
implementation
each site of
disposal
the
project
activity
To check and
evaluate
the
effectiveness of
the
workers
Safety
Injuries
safety plan and
availability and
access of first aid
facilities
Twice a
month
Sample from
cooling water
blow down,
sanitary
wastewater, from
wastewater
treatment plant
Environmental
officer
Visual
inspection
Once daily
Entire unit
Administration
Officer
Injuries will be
recorded
Daily
Entire unit
Administrator
Wastewater
quality(pH , DO,
TSS, Alkalinity,
BOD5,COD,Turbi
dity)
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7.1 RECOMMENDATIONS
The Initial Environmental Examination study and survey results are finally evaluated to
recommend the following,
Provide guidance to workers on use of PPEs and also make it compulsory for them to use
PPEs during construction.
Use of equipment with low operating noise levels within PEQS limits and regular
monitoring of machines used during construction phase.
7.2 CONCLUSION
The IEE Report of the proposed project namely Jahan-e-Andalus, Faisalabad Housing
Scheme is made to fulfill the legal requirement of Punjab Environmental Protection
(Amended) Act 2012.
The IEE Report has thoroughly assessed all the potential environmental impacts associated
with the project. The environmental impacts identified by the study are manageable. Site
specific and practically suitable mitigation measures are recommended to mitigate the
impacts. The IEE concludes that construction / development and operational phase of
proposed project will not pose any major adverse environmental impacts on environment if
the anticipated impacts are properly mitigated and the Environmental Management Plan
(EMP) is properly implemented. Therefore, the Proposed Project does not require any
further environmental study and the project of Jahan-e-Andalus, Faisalabad, is
recommended for Environment Approval from the EPA, Punjab.
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