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ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN SUMMARY

Project Title: Science and Technology Development Project Project Code: P-AO-IA0-006

Country: ANGOLA

Department: OSHD Division: OSHD.2

a) Brief description of the project and key environmental and social components

The government of Angola is putting in place a Scientific and Technological Development

Project with the AfDB support. This project is part of the implementation of the National Policy

for Science, Technology and Innovation – NPSTI, in order to foster the contribution of STI to

industrialization, economic diversification and development in the country and also is aligned with

the National Development Plan.

To ensure that science and technology provide the answers that society and economic development

need, it is necessary to encourage R&D, to promote interaction between universities, research

institutions, companies and civil society organizations, to foster innovation and to disseminate

knowledge. Policies for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) seek to create conditions so that

those developments become a reality.

The STDP is integrated on the AfDB strategie 2013 – 2022 related to human capital and gender. The

objective of the STDP is to contribute to the diversification of the economy through scientific and

technological innovation. One of the components of this project is the Technological Park of Dande,

which will be located in the city of Mabubas, northern Bengo province, belonging to the Academic

Region nº 1. Dande is a municipality in the province of Bengo, Angola, based in the city of

Mabubas.

The project is classified as Category II, accordingly with environmental and social procedures of the

AfDB. The environment and social negative impacts will be mainly related to the construction phase

of the Technological Park.

b) Major environmental and social impacts

Positive impacts The main positive impacts resulting from the Design, Construction and Operation of

Technological Park of Barra do Dande are listed below:

1. Facilitation of operations related to land issues (resettlement)

2. Creation of temporary jobs and improved living conditions

3. Stimulation of local and regional economy

4. Access to clean water, electricity and local community health services

5. Opening up and improving the road network and communication

6. Access to clean water, electricity and health services

7. Improving living conditions

8. Greater consideration of gender

9. Introduction of environmental and social issues into the training modules

10. Better knowledge on Climate change

11. Installation of solar water heating and solar back up power systems which lead to saving

fossil fuels energy sources for the Technological Park

12. Creation of laboratories and workshops that encourage a better environment for science

and technology.

13. Rainwater harvesting will be incorporated to improve water availability in the Park and

this will be used to do gardening and tree planting and general cleaning.

14. Fostering the development of scientific and technological skills of girls and improving

women's involvement in science, technology and innovation.

Potential negative impacts

The main negative impacts resulting from the Design, Construction and Operation of

Technological Park of Barra do Dande are listed below:

1. Soils erosion

2. Water Resources overexploitation (surface water, groundwater)

3. Soil and water pollution

4. Air quality, noise and vibration

5. Deforestation, loss of vegetation and landscape degradation

6. Direct impacts on wildlife

7. Loss, fragmentation and degradation of habitat

8. Risks of involuntary resettlement and conflict in case of occupation of public or private

land

9. Risk of displacement, destruction of property and disruption of socio-economic activities

related to the existing site.

10. Social conflict risk of non-employment of local labor

11. Pollution and nuisances related to the movement of vehicles for construction site supply

12. Health and safety risks for workers and populations

13. During the operational phase it is expected an increase of water consumption, production

of wastewater and solid waste

c) Enhancement and mitigation program

The ESMP includes measures that must be implemented during both the construction and

operational phases of this project. The ESMP is part of the overall Project Management for this

investment and further addresses:

Management of hazardous materials during the construction and operational phases of the

project.

Waste management requirements for both hazardous and non-hazardous wastes that will

be generated during the construction and operational phases of the project.

Occupational health and safety (OHS).

Giving the nature of this project, the main negative impacts identified that would require

mitigation measures are associated to the construction period. As part of the mitigation program,

the measures are organized in the sub-programs. The main sub-programs are listed below:

2. Habitat, Fauna and Flora Conservation Plan

Maximize existing road network use

Minimize construction of temporary or permanent access roads or tracks

Layout new accesses taking into account the direct and indirect environmental impact, in order to

provide easier access to the population to currently relatively preserved areas

3. Water and Groundwater Mitigation Plan

Minimize interference with groundwater by allowing infiltration in recharge zones

Keep distance from existing hydraulic network

Application of conservation measures for soil and water at the site

Development of adequate water storage on the site(s)

Study and develop alternate routes for natural surface water flows at the site

Equip construction sites with sufficient toilets; they should include a water treatment system

Place site activities that generate waste water (such as depots, mechanical workshops; equipment

washing areas, concrete mixing plants) in such a way that the risks of groundwater pollution are

minimized

Rainwater must be diverted from the work site to the extent possible to avoid contamination

Determine the flood elevation prior to site installation, in order to ensure that flooding risk will not

concern storage areas (materials, hazardous products) or activities using hazardous products

Concrete plant run-off shall be collected and decanted prior to release in the environment

Minimize obstruction of river beds and pollution of the same by hydrocarbons and other potential

pollutants

If a water course is altered by construction activities, make every effort to restore its original

geomorphology after completion of civil works

4. Construction Spoils Management Mitigation Plan

Identify potentially recyclable materials; investigate local market for the same, and prepare procedures

for recycling

Selective waste components to ensure separation of non-inert materials prior to final destination

Separation of recyclable materials, where required, to ensure maximum value of the same, to allow

recycling of wood, polystyrene, plastics and metal scrap

Reuse of appropriate demolition rubble as fill material

Develop safe temporary packaging and storage (with appropriate labels) at the construction site for

hazardous materials until they can be properly managed offsite

5. Natural Resources Use Mitigation Plan

Reuse topsoil on project slopes before planting operations

Implement water conservation measures (including waste water recycling if possible)

Justify processes used in the construction activities that consume the most water (e.g. concrete mixing

plant using water closed circuit, vehicles and other equipments washing waters to be reused as far as

possible)

Maximize the excavation waste recycling for the temporary or permanent road construction

6. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

Avoid storage too close to steep slopes and cliffs

Avoid uprooting vegetation outside the project footprint, and clearly mark areas to be left intact

Remove and store topsoil, as necessary, with dispositions against moisture, erosion, and exposure to

dust

Identify and avoid working in erosion-prone areas, especially during dry season

Stabilize any gradients that are modified during construction

Promote vehicle traffic in stabilized zones

Rainwater runoff coming to the work sites must be diverted (gutters, dikes) to decrease volumes to be

managed

Avoid risks from flooding by determining potential flood levels and making consequent plans to avoid

risks from construction activities

Water runoff must be channeled in work sites to ensure a better control

Regular and after rainy event inspection of diversion and retention devices

7. Fugitive Dust Control and Air Quality Monitoring Plan

Periodic monitoring of dust emissions at the quarry sites, at selected locations

Use of dust suppression measures (through aspiration or spraying surfaces with water, especially in

the area around the screening/crushing units)

Minimize dust raised by vehicles on dirt track by implementing traffic control measures (limit vehicle

speed, traffic volumes, etc.)

Cover (that is, with tarpaulins) materials liable to produce dust during transportation or storage

Spray and/or regularly compact dirty tracks with water, and clean vehicles regularly (if necessary and

appropriate, within the availability of water in this area)

To the extent possible, schedule dust-raising activities during periods when low or no wind velocity is

forecasted

Clean roads regularly to remove dust and mud deposited by vehicles associated with construction

activities

Use of metal paneling to protect the plant from wind and to limit exportation to neighboring dwellings

Silos equipped with dust filters

Safety device on automatic filling device, in order to avoid overflow

Each vehicle must undergo regular inspection in terms of emissions

Prohibit emission control device removal

Minimize vehicle usage

Speed limits must be strictly enforced and checked

Prohibit incineration of solid wastes

8. Solid Waste and Wastewater (including rainwater) Mitigation Plan

Preliminary waste collection over all project perimeters

Maintain cleanliness of contractors’ facilities and other sites

Avoid uncontrolled burial or unsanctioned dumping of solid wastes (e.g. by providing suitable

containers that are emptied regularly)

Maximize reuse and recycling of waste materials (including excavated materials, which must be

managed in a way that minimizes erosion, production of dust and visual impact)

Implement separation of wastes at the source (e.g. through a site waste deposition and sorting area,

which should include a skip for concrete, cement, masonry and brick wastes)

Protect waste deposits and waste sorting areas (whether temporary or permanent) from the elements

and animal (e.g. rodent) and disease vectors

Ensure that the management and final destination of waste are in keeping with local regulations and

international standards

As per above, good management of any non-hazardous or hazardous waste generated must be ensured,

and safe temporary storage prior to recycling or final disposal must be provided (through the use of

labeled bins that are regularly checked). Proper management must be ensured (including regular

collection of non-hazardous by the City of Mabubas waste collection services, and appropriate

management of hazardous wastes).

Domestic wastewater must be treated on site, or exported to a treatment facility, or directed to the

municipal sewer system

Rain water harvesting to be incorporated to improve water availability in the Park and this to be used

to do gardening and tree planting and general cleaning.

9. Traffic Control Mitigation Plan

Minimize vehicle use to extent feasible (shuttle buses for personnel, on-site lunch trucks for workers

remaining on site)

Speed limits must be strictly enforced and checked

Training for drivers on safe driving methods, including testing; implementation of a traffic study

concerning main expected routes trucks will take from the quarry(ies)

Restricted access for quarry trucks (for example during daytime congested hours)

Identification of any sensitive ecological zones or other sensitive zones (schools, shopping areas, etc.)

along the route(s)

Placement of signs placing limits on truck velocities and routes (and adequate enforcement of these

rules)

Implementation of a hotline to receive complaints from local residents

Transport of large loads and hazardous materials must be carefully planned in advance, during low-

traffic periods and avoiding residential areas as possible (local authorities must be advised)

Coordination with the public works department with respect to the need for road maintenance

Avoid overloading vehicles

Implement an Traffic Plan to improve the road traffic safety, incorporating the needs of artisanal and

commercial activities and the evolution of the construction works

10. Public Communications Strategy Plan

Implementation of a hotline to receive complaints from local residents

Schedule of electricity and water cuts

Implement of Traffic Plan accounting for the needs of artisanal, commercial activities and neighboring

residential areas, regularly updated to anticipate disturbances

Site fencing, adequate signing, access control

Create a background information (e.g. newsletters, press releases)

Organize, promote and facilitate consultation of all stakeholders (meetings, logbooks)

Create a website for the project, informing on project and collecting complaints

Environmental reporting (monthly, in case of uncommon events, final)

11. Occupational Health and Safety Plan

Provision of protective equipment for personnel (including hearing protection devices) appropriate to

specific job requirements, including training regarding proper use and maintenance

Periodic reviews and assessments regarding project safety and industrial hygiene practices and

programs

Assessment and inspection of chemical control practices, use of protective equipment, noise control

measures

Development of a Project Occupational Health & Safety Plan, including worker health education and

awareness program

Development of insect control program

Development of a workers medical surveillance program

Implement standard fire prevention actions, including clear signs prohibiting smoking or other

activities in high-risk areas (e.g. fuel and hazardous or polluting substance storage areas)

Prohibit onsite incineration of used materials, vegetation, household or other waste, and ensure that

offsite management complies with national and local legal and regulatory framework and international

guidelines

Prohibit the use of open fires for cooking

Ensure that fire extinguishers and other fire fighting equipment are available and easily accessible

Ensure that emergency procedures (including the names of persons responsible for safety, emergency

telephone numbers and reporting procedures) at appropriate locations at the site, and that workers are

properly instructed regarding the same

12. Health and HIV/AIDS Management Plan

Develop an Action Plan based on IEC, aiming at sensitizing the workers and local populations on

HIV-AIDS,

Provide the access to prevention methods, in particular condoms, to workers and local communities,

Provide voluntary counseling and testing to workers and local communities.

13. Spill and Hazardous Materials Control Plan

Collection of used oils in drums, to be sent to used oil collection facility

Training of workers regarding proper management of used oils

Installation of a retention basin where used oils and other hazardous materials are stored

All hazardous materials must be clearly labeled following international labeling standards

Chemical products or waste considered to be hazardous must be registered and their use and

movement tracked

Prohibit lead, asbestos and PCBs -based materials

Workers must be trained in the handling of hazardous materials

Explosives (in case of use) must be stored under lock and key, in restricted areas that are isolated

Transport of hazardous material must be carefully planned in advance, during low-traffic periods and

avoiding residential areas as possible (local authorities must be advised)

Concrete preparation must occur in dedicated areas, away from water courses

Loading and unloading of hazardous materials must be carefully supervised, and a retention system

must be provided for confining any accidental spills

Refueling areas must be protected to avoid ground contamination

Hazardous products and wastes must be packaged following international standards during storage

and transport

Hazardous materials must be stored away from hydrographic network and ecologically sensitive

zones

Retention zones must be provided in hazardous waste storage areas (fuel tanks must surrounded by a

retention area capable of holding 110% of the volume of the tank)

Oil and other lubricants change or refueling must be carried out on dedicated impervious areas with

retention facilities

Used oils must be stored in a dedicated site, and not mixed if possible

Containers and tanks for hazardous products or wastes must be tested regularly to reduce the risk of

leakage

Ensure that site machine repair shops have impermeable floors to confine pollutants

Pumps, compressors and other non-mobile equipment must be placed in retention basins

Vehicles and equipment must be subject to regular maintenance

Absorbent materials must be properly stored, and provided in sufficient quantity

Spilled fuel, soiled sand or earth used to soak up spills and any other contaminated material must be

managed in a safe manner corresponding to the properties of the material

14. Auditing Plan to Ensure Implementation of Mitigation Measures

Exhaustive list of implemented mitigation measures

Comparison between initial state and monitoring results

Evaluation of mitigation efficiency, through comparison between predicted and measured data

Implementation of additional corrective actions if required

d) Monitoring program and complementary initiatives

The Project Management Unit, the Ministry of Environment through National Direction of

Prevention and Environment Impact Assessment (DNPAIA) and Dande Municipality

Administration will follow up on all ESMP matters in the Technological Park to ensure that all

the above Mitigations Sub-programs are adopted. AfDB supervision missions will follow up the

implementation of the ESMF. Consultants on work supervision will have the responsibility of

ensuring that contractors follow the ESMP. The table 1 provides environmental and social

monitoring indicators

Table 1 - Environmental and social monitoring indicators

Type of monitoring and

measurements

Stations / sampling Frequency Responsible

Water and soils

Monitoring the level of

pollution and quality, typology

and volume of waste (liquid

and solid)

Contractor’s site 1 level

measurement per

day, 1 quality

measurement per

month and point

measurements when

particular events

PMC

DNPAIA

MST (DNDTI)

Noise

Measurement of the ambient

noise level over a 24-hour

period

Contractor site, nearest

houses, site connecting roads

1 measurement per

month and point

measurements when

particular events

occur

PMC

DNPAIA

MST (DNDTI)

Traffic

Traffic monitoring, including

proportion of Heavy Goods

Vehicles

3 measurement points

dispatched between quarry

sites and contractor sites

1 measurement

every month

PMC

DNPAIA

Dande

Municipality

Air quality / dust

Measurement of air quality

parameters over 24 h: NOx,

SO2, CO, CO2, Unburned

hydrocarbons (HC) and PM10 1

1 station centered on the site

1 control station situated in

the nearest inhabited area of

Cachito

Measurements on

the control station

for 3 months before

starting the work (1

monthly

measurement).

Monthly measures

during the site

works

PMC

DNPAIA

MST (DNDTI)

Human environment

Types and quality waste

management (liquid, solid)

Number of social conflicts on

sites

Respect protective equipment

use

Observance of hygiene on the

site

Contractor site, nearest

inhabited area of Cachito,

site connecting roads

Monthly

measurements

PMC

DNPAIA

MST (DNDTI)

Dande

Municipality

1 PM10 = particles of aerodynamic diameter less than 10 μm.

Local jobs

Accidents

Number of nationals recruited

Number of people recruited

locally

Number of women recruited

Number of accidents

Contractor site Monthly

measurements

PMC

DNPAIA

MST (DNDTI)

Dande

Municipality

e) Institutional arrangements and capacity building requirements

The implementation of the ESMP will be under the direct responsibility of the Project

Management Unit (PMU) located in the Ministry of Science and Technology in collaboration

with the National Environment Impact Assessment Authority and Dande Municipality. The PMU

will appoint an expert who will be in charge of coordinating the implementation of the ESMP and

the production of supervision reports and / or environmental audit and social reports.

f) Public consultations and disclosure requirements

Consultation is a key element of the process of decision-making and therefore an ownership tool

of project activities by beneficiaries and stakeholders. It is strongly recommended to continue

with formal consultations with local governments, local communities and local NGO’s in public

places. Traditional authorities including NGOs, businesses and professional corporations and

related departments should be invited to these meetings. Public inputs will be collected, in

particular the ones on environmental and social measures suggested by the ESMP.

During the implementation of the project, all stakeholders and partners should be regularly

consulted. The ESMP will be available, by the PMU, for any comments, through the press and in

public awareness and information meetings in the location where project activities will be

carried out. Moreover, the ESMP will also be published in the AfDB website.

g) Estimated costs

Considering that the final design of the Technological Park is not yet known, most of the costs of

the proposed measures are integrated into Contractors and Subcontractors budgets, except for

costs related to (i) information and awareness campaigns for local authorities and populations, (ii)

simplified environmental site assessments, (iii) capacity building and training of key stakeholders

directly involved in the implementation of the ESMP and iv) monitoring missions by the Ministry

of Environment.

The estimated cost of the activities to be undertaken in the implementation of the ESMP, during 2

years, is the amount of USD 56.000,00. However, this will be further increased by the final

design project activities that will take environmental mitigation measures into account.

Table 2 - ESMP implementation costs

Project phases Environmental measures Responsible Costs

USD Implementation Monitoring Supervision

Preparation and

launch of

Bidding

Documents

Simplified environmental

assessments

National

consultant

PMU Steering

committee and

DNPAIA

No costs

(included on

Engineer’s

contract)

Incorporating mitigation

measures and environmental

and social clauses in the

tender documents

Project

management

consultant (PMC

or Engineer)

PMU Steering

Committee

DNPAIA

No costs

(included on

Engineer’s

contract)

Works

Project Information and

awareness

• Communication and

awareness campaign before,

during and after construction

IEC experts

Project

Management

Unit and PMC

Dande

Municipality

Steering

Committee

DNPAIA

16.000,00

Mitigation Measures

• general and specific

mitigation measures of the

constructions’ negative

impacts

• construction waste

management measures,

health (including HIV

campaigns) and safety

measures, etc. ;

Contractors, sub-

contractors and

IEC HIV-AIDS

experts

PMC

PMU

Steering

Committee

DNPAIA

No costs

(inc

luded on

contractor’s

contract)

Capacity building

• 4 people (2 from PMU and

2 from Dande Municipality)

trained on environment and

social issues;

National or

international

consultant

PMU Steering

Committee

DNPAIA

25.000,00

Monitoring

Permanent environmental

monitoring

PMC PMU

Dande

Municipality

Steering

Committee

DNPAIA

No costs

(included on

PMC

contract)

Final assessment

PMC PMU

Dande

Municipality

Steering

Committee

DNPAIA

No costs

(included on

PMC

contract)

Supervision of the ESMP

implementation

DNPAIA (10

missions= 1

before works; 8

during works; and

1 after works

15.000,00

Operation of the

Technological

Park

Solid waste management

Water supply

Wastewater management

Security services

Maintenance and repair

Infirmary (emergency care)

Etc.

Technological

Park Management

Services

DNDTI -

Direcção

Nacional de

Desenvolviment

o Tecnológico e

Inovação.

Ministry of

Science and

Technology

To be

determined

later

h) Implementation schedule and reporting

The required measures for ensuring mitigation or compensation of environmental and social

impacts for the SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT are summarized

in the tables below: Construction Phase Mitigation Plan, Operational Phase Mitigation Plan

and Monitoring Plan. These plans indicate performance indicators for each proposed action, as

well as the organization(s) responsible for following and implementing the actions.

Table 3 - CONSTRUCTION PHASE MITIGATION PLAN

Project

Component

Action

N°

Activity Expected Impact(s) Mitigation and Control

Measure(s), Monitoring and

Corrective/Preventive Actions

Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

1. Resettlement Mitigation Plan

Site

management

1.1 Site

Selection Expropriation

and/or other

negative social

impact

Proper authorities must be

notified.

Minimize construction of

temporary or permanent

access roads or tracks

Strictly use the area (20ha)

provided by locals authorities

to install all the support

infrastructures to the works

Notification

reports

Land concession

contract of areas

to be afected

Resettlement

assessment

reports

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

In association

with the Ministry

of Science and

Technology and

Administration of

Dande

Municipality

Number of

Affected Persons

2. Habitat, Fauna and Flora Conservation Plan

Site

management

2.1 Site

selection Destruction of, or

damage to

environmentally

sensitive sites

Maximize existing road

network use

Minimize construction of

temporary or permanent

access roads or tracks

Layout of new access

accounting for direct

environmental impact, but

also indirect, as providing an

easier access to population to

up to now relatively

preserved areas

Contractor plan

for placement of

access roads and

storage areas

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

NA

Site

management

2.2 Site

preparation Damage to habitat

of local flora and

fauna

Avoid uprooting vegetation,

and clearly mark areas to be

left intact

Contractor maps

of vegetation

prior to

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

Identify and, if necessary,

transplant any rare or

endangered plant or animal

species

Leave unbroken vegetation

corridors that link remaining

natural habitats

Create buffer zones to

minimize impact on

ecologically sensitive areas

Possibly, restrict construction

personnel and population

access to selected areas to be

preserved

construction

Contractor plans

for placement of

infrastructure

and management

of vegetation

and habitats

Contractor maps

of vegetation

corridors during

construction

Site

management

2.3 Management

of night

lighting

Disturbance of

local fauna

Negative impacts

of lighting on

attraction of

insect vectors

Ensure that lighting does not

unduly disturb nesting or

other activities of local fauna

Use sodium vapor lamps for

lighting masts in order to

reduce attraction of insects

Reports from

NGOs

Contractor with

the supervision

of the Engineer

In association

with Ministry of

Environment

Quarry material 2.4 Quarry

selection Selection of a

quarry which does

not properly

manage

environmental

issues at the

quarry site and

during material

transportation

Select quarries with

environment license

Environmental auditing of

quarry sites

Follow-up of quarry

materials from quarry to

storage sites

Contractor

reports

Visual

inspection

Monitoring

reports

Ministry of

Contractor with

the supervision

of the Engineer

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

Environment

inspection

reports

Reports from

NGOs

3. Water and Groundwater Mitigation Plan

Management of

Construction

Materials

3.1 Extraction of

Quarry

Materials

Contamination of

groundwater and

plugging of

groundwater

recharge zones

Alteration of

surface water

flow patterns

Minimize interference with

groundwater by allowing

infiltration in recharge zones

Keep distance from existing

hydraulic network

Application of conservation

measures for soil and water

at the site

Development of adequate

water storage on the site(s)

Study and develop alternate

routes for natural surface

water flows at the site

Plan for site

surface water

and groundwater

management

Confirmation of

water storage

capacity

Quarry

owner/operator with supervision

of the Engineer

In association

with the Ministry

of environment

Work sites

management

3.2 Various Contamination of

surface and

groundwater

through release of

contaminated

runoff

Equip construction sites with

sufficient toilets; they should

include a water treatment

system

Place site activities that

generate waste water (such

as depots, mechanical

workshops; equipment

Contractor and

Engineer reports

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

washing areas, concrete

mixing plants) in such a way

that the risks of groundwater

pollution are minimized

Rainwater must be diverted

from the work site to the

extent possible to avoid

contamination

Determine the flood

elevation prior to site

installation, in order to

ensure that flooding risk will

not concern storage areas

(materials, hazardous

products) or activities using

hazardous products

Concrete plant run-off shall

be collected and decanted

prior to release in the

environment

Minimize obstruction of river

beds and pollution of the

same by hydrocarbons and

other potential pollutants

If a water course is altered by

construction activities, make

every effort to restore its

original geomorphology after

completion of civil works

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

4. Construction Spoils Management Mitigation Plan

Construction

activities

(Contractor’s

yard)

4.1 Various Burdening limited

local landfill

capacity

Excessive use of

natural and other

resources

Inappropriate

disposal of

hazardous wastes

in local controlled

dump, with

possible

contamination of

soil, groundwater

and surface water,

and negative

effects on human

health.

Identify potentially

recyclable materials;

investigate local market for

the same, and prepare

procedures for recycling

Selective waste components

to ensure separation of non-

inert materials prior to final

destination

Separation of recyclable

materials, where required, to

ensure maximum value of

the same, to allow recycling

of wood, polystyrene,

plastics and metal scrap

Reuse of appropriate

demolition rubble as fill

material

Develop safe temporary

packaging and storage (with

appropriate labels) at the

construction site for

hazardous materials until

they can be properly

managed offsite

Contractor and

Engineer reports

MST reports

MEnv.

inspection

reports

Plans for storage

facilities

Contractor with

the supervision

of the Engineer

Volume (m3) of

hazardous waste

generated per year

5. Natural Resources Use Mitigation Plan

Earth

movements

5.1 Site

maintenance Excessive use of Reuse topsoil on project Report of Contractor with

supervision of

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

(Contractor’s

site, temporary

material

stockpiling site)

natural and other

resources

slopes before planting

operations

contractor

landscape

architect or other

specialist(s)

Contractor and

Engineer reports

the Engineer

Water use 5.2 Water

consumption Drain on water

resources of

Dande

Municipality

Implement water

conservation measures

(including waste water

recycling if possible)

Justify processes used in the

construction activities that

consume the most water (e.g.

concrete mixing plant using

water closed circuit, vehicles

and other equipments

washing waters to be reused

as far as possible)

Contractor and

Engineer reports

MST reports

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

Volume (m3) of

water

consumption per

year

Technological

Park Building

Construction

5.3 Material

reuse Excessive use of

natural and other

resources

Maximize the excavation

waste recycling for the

temporary or permanent road

construction

Contractor and

Engineer reports

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

6. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

Slope stability

(Contractor’s

site, temporary

material

stockpiling site)

6.1 Site

selection Slope instability

leading to

material loss

Avoid storage too close to

steep slopes and cliffs

Contractor plan

for placement of

storage areas

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

Existing 6.2 Site Damage to local Avoid uprooting vegetation Report of Contractor with

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

vegetation

conservation

(Contractor’s

site, temporary

material

stockpiling site)

maintenance flora that helps

controlling

erosion

outside the project footprint,

and clearly mark areas to be

left intact

Maintain erosion and

sediment control plan

contractor

landscape

architect or other

specialist(s)

Contractor and

Engineer reports

supervision of

the Engineer

Earth

movements

(Contractor’s

site, temporary

material

stockpiling site)

6.3 Site

maintenance Stockpile

instability

Excessive earth

movements

Traffic in instable

areas

Remove and store topsoil, as

necessary, with dispositions

against moisture, erosion,

and exposure to dust

Identify and avoid working

in erosion-prone areas,

especially during dry season

Stabilize any gradients that

are modified during

construction

Promote vehicle traffic in

stabilized zones

Maintain erosion and

sediment control plan

Report of

contractor

landscape

architect or other

specialist(s)

Contractor and

Engineer reports

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

Runoff control

(Contractor’s

site, temporary

material

stockpiling site)

6.4 Various Soil runoff due to

rain

Conduct site work during the

low water period insofar as

possible

Rainwater runoff coming to

the work sites must be

diverted (gutters, dikes) to

decrease volumes to be

Reports of

contractor

landscape

architect or other

specialist(s)

Retention basin

plans

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

managed

Avoid risks from flooding by

determining potential flood

levels and making

consequent plans to avoid

risks from construction

activities

Water runoff must be

channeled in work sites to

ensure a better control

Water runoff must be treated

an appropriate manner (for

example oil-water separator,

settling basins, etc.)

Regular and after rainy event

inspection of diversion and

retention devices

Restore

vegetation

coverage after

construction

6.5 Site cleanup

and

landscaping

Bared topsoil

Use of vegetation

not appropriate to

Angola climate

See Operation Phase

Programme

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

Management of

construction

materials

6.6 Quarry

exploitation Erosion of

terraces

See Operation Phase

Programme

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

7. Fugitive Dust Control and Air Quality Monitoring Plan

Management of

construction

materials

7.1 Construction

of terraces at

quarries

Release of

particulate

material (dust)

Periodic monitoring of dust

emissions at the quarry sites,

at selected locations

Monitoring

reports on dust

emissions

Quarry


of the Engineer

Measurement of

air quality

parameters over

24 h: PM10

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

Use of dust suppression

measures (through aspiration

or spraying surfaces with

water, especially in the area

around the

screening/crushing units)

Visual

inspections

In association

with the Ministry

of Environment

Management of

construction

materials

7.2 Extraction of

Quarry

Materials

Release of dust;

excessive soil

movement

Use of dust prevention

measures

Dust emissions

analysis

Visual

inspections

Quarry


of the Engineer

In association

with the ME

Measurement of

air quality

parameters over

24 h: PM10

Construction 7.3 Transport of

quarry

materials to

the

construction

site(s) by

heavy goods

vehicles

(HGVs)

Dust release with

impacts on

construction

workers and

nearby residents

Use of dust prevention

measures

Implementation of a hotline

to receive complaints from

local residents

Minimize dust raised by

vehicles on dirt track by

implementing traffic control

measures (limit vehicle

speed, traffic volumes, etc.)

Cover (that is, with

tarpaulins) materials liable to

produce dust during

transportation or storage

Spray and/or regularly

compact dirty tracks with

water, and clean vehicles

regularly (if necessary and

Visual

inspections

Monitoring

reports on dust

emissions

Confirmation

that hotline

works

Daily

maintenance

logs

Contractor and

Engineer reports

ME inspections

reports

Quarry


of the Engineer

In association

with the City of

Mabubas and/or

Dande

municipality,

and, Quarry

operators

Measurement of

air quality

parameters over

24 h: PM10

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

appropriate, within the

availability of water in this

area)

To the extent possible,

schedule dust-raising

activities during periods

when low or no wind

velocity is forecasted

Clean roads regularly to

remove dust and mud

deposited by vehicles

associated with construction

activities

Construction 7.4 Concrete

preparation Dust release with

impacts on

construction

workers and

nearby residents

Use of metal paneling to

protect the plant from wind

and to limit exportation to

neighboring dwellings

Silos equipped with dust

filters

Safety device on automatic

filling device, in order to

avoid overflow

Visual

inspections

Confirmation

that hotline

works

Daily

maintenance

logs

Contractor and

Engineer reports

ME inspections

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

Measurement of

air quality

parameters over

24 h: PM10

Air emission

control

7.5 Various Health impacts

from pollutants

derived from

Each vehicle must undergo

regular inspection in terms of

Daily

maintenance

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

Measurement of

air quality

parameters over

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

exhaust from site

mechanical

equipment

(macadam mixing

plant, trucks, etc.)

Health impacts

from airborne

pollutants coming

from solid waste

burning

emissions

Prohibit emission control

device removal

Minimize vehicle usage

Speed limits must be strictly

enforced and checked

Prohibit incineration of solid

wastes

logs

Contractor and

Engineer reports

ME inspection

reports

MST reports

24 h: NOx, SO2,

CO, CO2,

Unburned

hydrocarbons

(HC)

8. Noise Control Mitigation Plan

Management of

Construction

Materials

8.1 Use of

explosives

and

operation of

related

equipment at

quarries

High noise levels at

the quarry sites,

possibly exceeding

115 dB(A)

Use of equipment with low

noise levels, not exceeding

80 dB(A)

Conduct operations such that

noise is limited; use of

earplugs and other safety

equipment by workers

Periodic monitoring of noise

and vibrations over several

working days

Schedule noisy activities if

activities are close to a

residential area

Equipment

specification

Visual

inspections

Monitoring

reports on noise

and vibration

Quarry

owner/operator

Contractor

ME

Measurement of

the ambient noise

level over a 24-

hour period

Management of

Construction

Materials

8.2 Transport of

quarry

materials to

the

construction

Noise and

vibration coming

from construction

trucks

Training for drivers on safe

driving methods, including

testing; implementation of a

traffic study concerning main

Training

participants list

and test scores

Traffic study

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

In association

with the City of

Measurement of

the ambient noise

level over a 24-

hour period

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

site(s) by

heavy goods

vehicles

(HGVs)

expected routes trucks will

take from the quarry(ies)

Restricted access for quarry

trucks (for example during

daytime non-congested

hours)

Identification of any

sensitive ecological zones or

other sensitive zones

(schools, shopping areas,

etc.) along the route(s)

Placement of signs placing

limits on truck velocities and

routes (and adequate

enforcement of these rules)



local residents

report (with

recommendation

s, and including

indication of

sensitive

ecological or

social zones);

Visual

inspections

Confirmation

that hotline

works

Penalties

regarding

excessive speed

in the category

of HGVs

carrying quarry

materials for the

new port project.

Mabubas and/or

Dande

Municipality

administration,

Quarry operators

Other

construction

activities

8.3 Construction

traffic Impact of noise

and vibrations on

local residents

Strict enforcement of speed

limits

Avoid the use of horns

except during emergency

situations

Properly maintain vehicles to

limit noise emissions

As appropriate, use noise-

Local authority

reports

Contractor

vehicle

maintenance

logs

Ministry of

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

In association

with the

Municipality of

Dande and/or

other local

Authorities

Measurement of

the ambient noise

level over a 24-

hour period

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

limiting equipment (e.g.

silencers, coatings, barriers)

Position non-mobile noise-

generating equipment (e.g.

pumps, generators,

compressors, pneumatic

drills, boring machines) or

explosives, as far as possible,

remotely from inhabited

zones or sensitive eco-

systems

Implement high-noise

activities during periods that

cause the least disturbance to

local residents and sensitive

eco-systems

Inform residents at least 24

hours in advance of any

activity involving the use of

explosives

Develop and implement a

noise and vibration

monitoring programme at

key points around the site

(before and during

construction activities)

Environment

inspection

reports

Equipment

specifications

Noise and

vibration

monitoring

results

9. Light and Visual Impact Mitigation Plan

Quarry site 9.1 Various New extraction

sites closer to

Check and minimize visual

impacts

Contractor and

Quarry operator

Contractor with

supervision of

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

neighboring

activities and

residential areas

reports

Record of

complaints from

local residents

the Engineer

Contractor’s

site

9.2 Management

of night

lighting

Disturbance of

local traffic

Disturbance of

local residents

Ensure that lighting installed

for construction activities

and along connecting road

does not interfere with

existing signaling lights (air

and vehicular traffic)

Record of

complaints from

local residents

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

Contractor’s

site, temporary

material

stockpiling site

9.3 Various Negative

landscape impacts

Minimize visual impacts and

impacts on landscape

(including embankments and

plantations with local

species)

Contractor and

MST reports

Contractor with

the supervision

of the Engineer

Architectural

design

9.4 Various Visual impact of

built structures

Consider the co-visibility

when placing a temporary or

permanent structure

Choose construction

materials or infrastructure

colors that allow better visual

integration

Contractor and

MST reports

Record of

complaints from

local residents

Contractor with

the supervision

of the Engineer

10. Solid Waste and Wastewater (including rain water) Mitigation Plan

Management of

Construction

Materials

10.1 Generation

of residual

solids at

quarries

Visual impacts,

impacts on water and

soil quality through

leaching

Testing of materials, and, as

necessary, collection and

transport of materials to suitable

disposal sites

Periodic reports

on soil and

water quality

Visual

Quarry


of the Engineer

In association

with the ME and

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

inspections the Dande

Municipality

Management of

solid waste

10.2 Site

preparation

Inadequate

management of pre-

existing waste

Preliminary waste collection

over all project perimeters

Contractor and

Engineer reports

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

Management of

Solid Waste


soil, groundwater

and surface water,

with consequent

impacts on human

health and

environment

Vectors for

disease and other

negative human

health and

environmental

impacts of

uncontrolled

waste deposits

Impacts on human

health and

environment (e.g.

fauna and flora)

of airborne waste

components

Excessive use of

natural and other

resources

Maintain cleanliness of

contractors’ facilities and

other sites

Avoid uncontrolled burial or

unsanctioned dumping of

solid wastes (e.g. by

providing suitable containers

that are emptied regularly)

Maximize reuse and

recycling of waste materials

(including excavated

materials, which must be

managed in a way that

minimizes erosion,

production of dust and visual

impact)

Implement separation of

wastes at the source (e.g.

through a site waste

deposition and sorting area,

which should include a skip

for concrete, cement,

masonry and brick wastes)

Protect waste deposits and

waste sorting areas (whether

temporary or permanent)

ME inspection

reports

Contractor and

Engineer reports

; MST reports

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

Volume of waste

generated per

year/ ratio waste

generated and

waste recycled

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

from the elements and

animal (e.g. rodent) and

disease vectors

Ensure that the management

and final destination of waste

are in keeping with local

regulations and international

standards

Contractor’s

site, temporary

material

stockpiling site

10.4 Various Accumulation and

negative impacts

of solid waste

As per above, good

management of any non-

hazardous or hazardous

waste generated must be

ensured, and safe temporary

storage prior to recycling or

final disposal must be

provided (through the use of

labeled bins that are

regularly checked). Proper

management must be ensured

(including regular collection

of non-hazardous by the City

of Mabubas waste collection

services, and appropriate

management of hazardous

wastes).

Contractor

reports

Waste

management

plan

Monitoring

reports

Contractor with

the supervision

of the Engineer

Volume of waste

generated per

year/ ratio waste

generated and

waste recycled

Wastewater 10.5 Wastewater

treatment

Rain water

Environment

pollution by

wastewater

Domestic wastewater must

be treated on site, or

exported to a treatment

facility, or directed to the

municipal sewer system

Contractor

reports

Waste

management

Contractor with

the supervision

of the Engineer

Volume of

wastewater

produced and

treated

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

Rain water harvesting to be

incorporated to improve

water availability in the Park

and this to be used to do

gardening and tree planting

and general cleaning.

plan

Monitoring

reports

11. Traffic Control Mitigation Plan

Traffic related

to construction

11.1 Transport of

quarry

materials to

the

construction

site(s) by

heavy goods

vehicles

(HGVs) and

other

construction

traffic

Additional traffic

for local residents

Increase in

accidents

Deterioration of

road networks

Minimize vehicle use to

extent feasible (shuttle buses

for personnel, on-site lunch

trucks for workers remaining

on site)

Speed limits must be strictly

enforced and checked

Training for drivers on safe

driving methods, including

testing; implementation of a

traffic study concerning main

expected routes trucks will

take from the quarry(ies)

Restricted access for quarry

trucks (for example during

daytime congested hours)

Identification of any

sensitive ecological zones or

other sensitive zones

(schools, shopping areas,

etc.) along the route(s)

Shuttle buses

attendance

Training

participants list

and test scores

Traffic study

report (with

recommendation

s, and including

indication of

sensitive

ecological or

social zones);

Confirmation

that hotline

works

Penalties

regarding

excessive speed

in the category

of HGVs

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

In association

with the City of

Mabubas and/or

Dande

Municipality,

Quarry operators

Number of

vehicles (heavy

and cars per day).

Number of

accidents.

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

Placement of signs placing

limits on truck velocities and

routes (and adequate

enforcement of these rules)



local residents

Transport of large loads and

hazardous materials must be

carefully planned in advance,

during low-traffic periods

and avoiding residential

areas as possible (local

authorities must be advised)

Coordination with the public

works department with

respect to the need for road

maintenance

Avoid overloading vehicles

Implement an Traffic Plan to

improve the road traffic

safety, incorporating the

needs of artisanal and

commercial activities and the

evolution of the construction

works

carrying

materials for the

new project.

12. Public Communications Strategy and Plan

Public

Communication

12.1 Various

construction Disturbance to Implementation of a hotline Confirmation Engineer

In co-operation

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

aspects local residents

Cuts in the supply

of essential

services

Disturbance of

local traffic


local residents

Schedule of electricity and

water cuts

Implement ofTraffic Plan

accounting for the needs of

artisanal, commercial

activities and neighboring

residential areas, regularly

updated to anticipate

disturbances

that hotline

works

List of

complaints

analysis and

treatment

with the Dande

Municipality

Site

management

12.2 Various Presence of public

in work sites

Site fencing

Adequate signing

Access control

Contractor and

Engineer reports

Contractor

Information of

stakeholders

12.3 Various n/a Create a background

information (e.g. newsletters,

press releases)

Organize, promote and

facilitate consultation of all

stakeholders (meetings,

logbooks)

Create a website for the

project, informing on project

and collecting complaints

Number of

articles

Number of

meetings and

attendance

Logbooks

Number of

website

connections

Complaints

follow up

Contractor In co-operation

with MST and

Dande

Municipality

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

Environmental

Communication

12.4 Various n/a Environmental reporting

(monthly, in case of

uncommon events, final):

Contractor and

Engineer reports

Engineer In co-operation

with AfDB and

MST

13. Occupational Health and Safety Plan

Exposure of

personnel to

hazardous

materials,

excessive levels

of noise,

vibrations, air

pollution,

chemicals and

dangerous

products, etc.

13.1 Various Various Provision of protective

equipment for personnel

(including hearing protection

devices) appropriate to

specific job requirements,

including training regarding

proper use and maintenance

Periodic reviews and

assessments regarding

project safety and industrial

hygiene practices and

programs

Assessment and inspection of

chemical control practices,

use of protective equipment,

noise control measures

Development of a Project

Occupational Health &

Safety Plan, including

worker health education and

awareness program

Development of insect

control program

Development of a workers

Employee health

records

Inspections by

Competent

Authority

Contractor

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

medical surveillance

program

Fire and Other

Emergency

Situations

13.2 Various Damage to human

health, sensitive eco-

systems and human

infrastructure from fire

or other emergencies

Implement standard fire

prevention actions, including

clear signs prohibiting

smoking or other activities in

high-risk areas (e.g. fuel and

hazardous or polluting

substance storage areas)

Prohibit onsite incineration

of used materials, vegetation,

household or other waste,

and ensure that offsite

management complies with

national and local legal and

regulatory framework and

international guidelines

Prohibit the use of open fires

for cooking

Ensure that fire extinguishers

and other fire fighting

equipment are available and

easily accessible

Ensure that emergency

procedures (including the

names of persons responsible

for safety, emergency

telephone numbers and

reporting procedures) at

appropriate locations at the

Contractor and

Engineer

reports;

ME inspection

reports

Procedures

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

site, and that workers are

properly instructed regarding

the same

14. Health and HIV/AIDS Management Plan

Health

management,

Fight against

HIV-AIDS

14.1. Sexual

activities of

the workers

Contribution to HIV-

AIDS expansion Develop an Action Plan

based on IEC, aiming at

sensitizing the workers and

local populations on HIV-

AIDS,

Provide the access to

prevention methods, in

particular condoms, to

workers and local

communities,

Provide voluntary counseling

and testing to workers and

local communities.

HIV /AIDS

implementation

campaign

reports

Contractor with

the supervision

of the Engineer

and Expert in

IEC

(Information,

Education,

Communication)

In association

with the MST,

Dande

Municipality and

Health service of

Dande/Mabubas

Number of

campaigns

conducted /site;

Number of

campaigns outside

the work sites,

targeted to local

populations;

Number of

sensitized

workers;

Number of

workers directed

to voluntary and

anonymous

testing;

Number of local

population

directed to

voluntary and

anonymous

testing;

Number of male

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

condoms

distributed;

Number of

condoms

distributed outside

the work sites to

the local

population

15. Construction Monitoring Plan

Monitoring

Programme

During Works

in Progress

15.1 Various n/a Appoint environmental/H&S

coordinator and

environmental inspection

supervisor

Monitoring of Physical and

biological environment

(water and groundwater,

noise, vibration, air

quality/dust, landscape, flora,

avifauna)

Monitoring

reports

Contractor with

the supervision

of the Engineer

In association

with MST

16. Construction Security Plan

Site

Management

16.1 Various Uncontrolled

access to work

sites

Unknown

evacuation

procedures

Delimit the construction

areas

Put temporary and/or

permanent fences

Control the access (check-in

procedure or tag system for

workers and visitors)

Contractor and

Engineer reports

Security guards

reports

Security

procedure

Contractor with

the supervision

of the Engineer

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

If necessary, create site areas

with restricted access even to

construction workers (e.g.

hazardous materials storage)

Use of security guards

Evacuation procedures and

exercises

training reports


Management of

Construction

Materials and

Wastes

17.1 Lubrication

of machines

and other

equipment at

quarries

Accumulation and

possible spills of used

oils

Collection of used oils in

drums, to be sent to used oil

collection facility

Training of workers

regarding proper

management of used oils

Installation of a retention

basin where used oils and

other hazardous materials are

stored

Inspection of

drum storage

facility

Log of vehicle

and equipment

maintenance

Training

materials,

programme and

participant list

Waybill

confirming

shipment of used

oils to receiving

facility

Quarry


of the Engineer

Volume of

hazardous waste

generated per year

Management of

Construction

Materials and

Wastes

17.2 Management

of materials

at the

construction

Some materials

used or recovered

at the site might

be hazardous in

All hazardous materials must

be clearly labeled following

international labeling

ME inspection

reports

Contractor

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

site nature

There are non-

insignificant risks

of leaks or spills,

with possible

consequent

contamination of

soil, groundwater

or surface water

in the area of the

construction site

standards

Chemical products or waste

considered to be hazardous

must be registered and their

use and movement tracked

Prohibit lead, asbestos and

PCBs -based materials

Workers must be trained in

the handling of hazardous

materials

Explosives (in case of use)

must be stored under lock

and key, in restricted areas

that are isolated

Transport of hazardous

material must be carefully

planned in advance, during

low-traffic periods and

avoiding residential areas as

possible (local authorities

must be advised)

Concrete preparation must

occur in dedicated areas,

away from water courses

Loading and unloading of

hazardous materials must be

carefully supervised, and a

retention system must be

provided for confining any

hazardous waste

storage and

transport reports

Training

participant lists

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

accidental spills

Refueling areas must be

protected to avoid ground

contamination

Hazardous products and

wastes must be packaged

following international

standards during storage and

transport

Hazardous materials must be

stored away from

hydrographic network and

ecologically sensitive zones

Retention zones must be

provided in hazardous waste

storage areas (fuel tanks

must surrounded by a

retention area capable of

holding 110% of the volume

of the tank)

Oil and other lubricants

change or refueling must be

carried out on dedicated

impervious areas with

retention facilities

Used oils must be stored in a

dedicated site, and not mixed

if possible

Containers and tanks for

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

hazardous products or wastes

must be tested regularly to

reduce the risk of leakage

17.3 Management

of Leaks and

Spills (see

also 17.1)

Contamination of soil,

groundwater or

surface water

Ensure that site machine

repair shops have

impermeable floors to

confine pollutants

Pumps, compressors and

other non-mobile equipment

must be placed in retention

basins

Vehicles and equipment must

be subject to regular

maintenance

Absorbent materials must be

properly stored, and provided

in sufficient quantity

Spilled fuel, soiled sand or

earth used to soak up spills

and any other contaminated

material must be managed in

a safe manner corresponding

to the properties of the

material

Daily

maintenance

logs

ME site

inspection

reports

Engineering

design

specifications

Contractor with

supervision of

the Engineer


Environment

Auditing Plan

for

Construction

18.1 Various n/a Exhaustive list of

implemented mitigation

measures

Contractor and

Engineer reports

AfDB and MST

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

Verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

indicator

Phase Comparison between initial

state and monitoring results

Evaluation of mitigation

efficiency, through

comparison between

predicted and measured data

Implementation of additional

corrective actions if required

ME reports

Dande

Municipality

reports

Table 4 - Operational phase mitigation Plan

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

Indicators

1. Environment Monitoring Plan

Physical and

biological

Environment

1.1 Various n/a Appoint environmental/H&S

coordinator and

environmental inspection

supervisor

Monitoring of physical and

bilogical environment

(water, noise, vibration, air

quality, flora, avifauna)

Monitoring

reports

ME reports

MST

2. Vegetation Planting and Restoration of Natural Habitat Mitigation Plan

Restore

vegetation

coverage after

2.1 Site cleanup

and

landscaping

Bared topsoil

Use of

Use removed vegetation to

landscape during site

Inspection

reports of

Contractor MST

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

Indicators

construction

(Contractor’s

site)

vegetation not

appropriate

cleanup wherever possible

Replant spaces not directly

occupied by project

infrastructure

Use local species for re-

vegetation

Monitor replanted areas

during and after the

construction period

Ensure that re-vegetation

and landscaping is

implemented in such a way

as to ensure harmonious

integration of the site and

infrastructure in the

landscape

Minimize irrigation needs

and maximize absorption of

runoff water

contractor and

ME

Restoration of

watercourse

network

2.2 Various Remaining

obstacles after

project

completion

Restore the hydrographic

network to its initial status

Inspection

reports of

contractor and

ME

Contractor MST

Management

of

construction

materials

2.3 Quarry

exploitation Erosion of

terraces

Design terraces such that

they can be recovered for

use by pre-existing

ecosystems

Revegetation with local

Report of

contractor

landscape

architect or

other

Quarry

owner/operator

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

Indicators

plants that will help

controlling erosion

phenomena

specialist(s)

3. Public Consultation and Community Communication Plan for Operations Activities

Information of

stakeholders

3.1 Various n/a Create a background

information (e.g.

newsletters, press releases)

Organize, promote and

facilitate consultation of all

stakeholders (meetings,

logbooks)

Create a website for the

project, informing on project

and monitoring results, and

collecting complaints

Number of

articles

Number of

meetings and

attendance

Logbooks

Number of

website

connections

Complaints

follow up

MST

4. Occupational Health and Safety Plan/ Operation Security and Emergency Plan

Fire and Other

Emergency

Situations

4.2 Various Damage to human

health, sensitive eco-

systems and human

infrastructure from

fire or other

emergencies

Implement standard fire

prevention actions, including

clear signs prohibiting

smoking or other activities

in high-risk areas (e.g. fuel

and hazardous or polluting

substance storage areas)

Prohibit onsite incineration

of used materials,

vegetation, household or

MST reports

ME inspection

reports

Procedures

MST

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

Indicators

other waste, and ensure that

offsite management

complies with national and

local legal and regulatory

framework and international

guidelines

Prohibit the use of open fires

for cooking

Ensure that fire

extinguishers and other fire

fighting equipment are

available and easily

accessible

Ensure that emergency

procedures (including the

names of persons

responsible for safety,

emergency telephone

numbers and reporting

procedures) at appropriate

site locations, and that

workers are properly

instructed regarding the

same

Site

Management

(Security

Plan)

4.2 Various Uncontrolled

access to the

Park

Unknown

evacuation

Permanent fencing and

security gates

Control the access (check-in

procedure or tag system for

workers and visitors)

MST reports

Security guards

reports

Security

procedure

MST

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

Indicators

procedures Use of security guards

Evacuation procedures and

exercises

Alarm systems and security

systems

If necessary, create site areas

with restricted access even

to workers (e.g. hazardous

materials storage)

training reports


Management

of Machines

on workshops

and

laboratories

8.1 Lubrication

of machines

and other

equipment

Accumulation

and possible

spills of used oils

Collection of used oils in

drums, to be sent to used oil

collection facility

Vehicles and equipment

must be subject to regular

maintenance

Training of operators

regarding proper

management of used oils

Installation of a retention

basin where used oils and

other hazardous materials

are stored

Ensure that site machine

repair shops have

impermeable floors to

confine pollutants

Inspection of

drum storage

facility

Log of vehicle

and equipment

maintenance

Training

materials,

programme and

participant list

Waybill

confirming

shipment of

used oils to

receiving

facility

MST

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

Indicators

Spilled fuel, soiled sand or

earth used to soak up spills

and any other contaminated

material must be managed in

a safe manner corresponding

to the properties of the

material

6. Management of Solid Waste

Management

of Solid

Waste,

including

biomedical

waste


soil, groundwater

and surface

water, with

consequent

impacts on

human health

and environment

Vectors for

disease and other

negative human

health and

environmental

impacts of

uncontrolled

waste deposits

Impacts on

human health

and environment

(e.g. fauna and

flora) of airborne

waste

Avoid incineration,

uncontrolled burial or

unsanctioned dumping of

solid wastes (e.g. by

providing suitable containers

that are emptied regularly)

Maximize reuse and

recycling of waste materials

Implement separation of

wastes at the source (e.g.

through a site waste

deposition and sorting area)

Protect waste deposits and

waste sorting areas from the

elements and animal (e.g.

rodent) and disease vectors

Ensure that the management

and final destination of

waste are in keeping with

local regulations and

international standards

ME inspection

reports

MST reports

Waste

management

plan

MST

Volume of solid

waste produced per

year. Ratio solid

waste

produced/solid

waste collected and

treated or recycled

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

Indicators

components

Excessive use of

natural and other

resources

7. Management of Water and Wastewater

Water and

Wastewater

Management

7.1 Various Pressure on

water resources

resulting from

increased water

consumption

Chronic and

accidental

pollution of soil,

groundwater and

surface water

Promote water use efficiency

and water savings campaigns

Maintain wastewater

equipments

The wastewater network of

the Technological Park will

be connected to the public

sewage on a point to be

indicated by local authorities

of Dande. Waste water will

be taken to the WWTP,

recently build on the region

The analyses of the treated waste

water should have the following

indicators:

COD is always below 125

mg/l

Matters in suspension are

below 35 mg/l

Helminthe eggs are always

less than 1/ml

E. coli are always less than

Water savings

campaigns

brochures

MST reports

Waste

management

plan

Monitoring

reports

WWTP reports

MST, in

association with

the tenants

Volume of potable

water consumptions

Volume of waste

water produced and

treated

Project

Component

Action

N°




Means of

verification

Entity

responsible for

the action

Performance

Indicators

1,000/ml


Environment

Auditing Plan

for Operation

Phase

8.1 Various n/a Exhaustive list of

implemented mitigation

measures

Comparison between initial

state and monitoring results

Evaluation of mitigation

efficiency, through

comparison between

predicted and measured data

Implementation of additional

corrective actions if required

MST reports

ME reports

MST

AfDB

CONCLUSIONS

Project location assessment

The location chosen to the construction of the Technological Park was identified by the Local

departments of Dande in charge of the region’ s Land Planning, in collaboration with the

Ministry of Science and Technology. At this stage, the final site is determined, which means that

the land that will be affected may not be subject to expropriation, because it is public (municipal

land) and there are no kind of activities in place. Local authorities reassured that the site has no

risk of expropriation and that the construction activities of the Technological Park will not result

in physical and socio-economic displacements. However, the final design will determine the need

or not to proceed with expropriations even if it is due to the opening of temporary or permanent

roads or quarry exploration. These criteria will be taken into account in the selection of sites

(roads, quarries, etc) to prevent potential uncontrolled and unauthorized occupation before work

and to avoid conflicts.

Construction phase assessment

Nuisance during the construction phase will be relatively minor on the physical environment

(soil, water, relief, geology), but will be relatively moderate on the biological environment, and

moderate to major on the immediate human environment. Due to the construction activities,

noise, dust, risk of accidents, uncontrolled discharge of waste with the risks associated to public

health and safety, increased infection STD/ HIV / AIDS will be a major issue. However, the

effects will be controlled if the provisions of the ESMP are planned and implemented rigorously.

Operational phase assessment

The operation of the Technological Park could result in nuisance in terms of insecurity, poor

sanitation, solid and liquid waste, etc.. However, the measures in the environmental management

plan (health and safety measures, etc.) and environmental monitoring plan during the operation

phase will prevent or significantly reduce the negative impacts previously identified. The

Building Management Service, responsible for the Technical Park operations and maintenance,

will especially manage this.

Final Recommendations

The assessments above concluded that the construction activities of the Technological Park, as

presented, are environmentally and socially sustainable. However, this conclusion only makes

sense if all measures defined in this ESMP are fully and rigorously implemented.