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ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT

CORPORATION (ANIIDCO)

MARCH 2019

Environmental Management Plan

for Premium Island Resort at Lalaji

Bay, Long Island

76 C, Institutional Area, Sector 18,

Gurugram - 122015, Haryana

Sl. No. 163, NABET Accredited Consultant

Ministry of Water Resources, River Development &

Ganga Rejuvenation

ANIIDCO Premium Island Resort At Lalaji Bay, Long Island

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CONTENTS

Sl.No Description Page No.

1. Project Background 2

2. Project Components 2

3. Need for Environment Management Plan 3

4. Environment Management Plan 3

5. Safety practices during construction 17

6. Environmental Monitoring Programme 18

7. Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) 25

8. Cost Estimates for Environmental Management Plan 25

9. Photo Gallery 27

Annexure-1: NABET Accreditation certificate


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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR PREMIUM ISLAND RESORT AT LALAJI

BAY, LONG ISLAND, ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS

1. Project Background

Long Island is located in the Middle Andaman district, nearly 12.5 kms from the nodal town

of Rangat. Long Island has a significant history. Being a former focal area of timber logging

and plywood factory, the island, until 1989-90 was the headquarters of the Divisional Forest

Office. The island had once been the timber extraction point for the Forest Department as

well as for timber Industries. Subsequently infrastructure had been developed on the island

to enhance connectivity, basic services and social welfare of the workers. Forest quarters

and residential units for industrial workers were setup in the island. In 2001, the Hon.

Supreme Court imposed a ban on timber extraction, leading to shutdown of timber extraction

in Long Islands. Long Island has two villages – Long Village at its southern edge and

Sigmundera in the middle part of the island.

NITI Aayog, the premier policy ‘think-tank’ for the Government of India, intends to implement

the process of holistic development of Indian Islands of Andaman & Nicobar and

Lakshadweep. NITI Aayog has entrusted Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated

Development Corporation Limited (A Government Undertaking) as a Nodal body for

development of Andaman & Nicobar Islands under PPP mode and IPE, Global for Expert

technical assistance. ANIIDCO with the technical expertise of IPE, Global Limited identified

Long Island as an existing bag packer’s destination with potential to support perfect luxury

tourism development and prepared a Report on Infrastructure requirement and Management

Measures for Premium Island Resort at Lalaji Bay, Long Island.

ANIIDCO on behalf of NITI Aayog has entrusted WAPCOS Limited., a government of India

Undertaking under Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga

Rejuvenation and a NABET Accredited EIA Consultant for Building and Construction

Projects as a consultant for preparation of Environment Management Plan (EMP) for

obtaining integrated EC and CRZ clearance for Premium Island Resort at Lalaji Bay, Long

Island.

2. Project Components

The proposed project of development of Premium Island Resort at Lalaji Bay, Long Island

broadly includes the following components listed in Table-1 spread over an area of 42.2 ha

(39,600 sqm proposed built up area) at an envisaged capital cost of Rs.379 Crore.


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Table-1: Project Components

Sl.No Component Description

1. Resort Rooms 220 Keys

2. Floating Jetty 1 No

3. Desalination Plant with sea

water intake and outfall

arrangements

Capacity of 240 KLD. Sea water will be drawn from

intake well located at a distance of 400m from the

shore at a depth of 20m with 2.5m diameter. The

outfall pipe is 600m from the coast line. Both the

Intake and Outfall pipe diameter of will be 150mm.

4. Sewage Treatment Plant 255 KLD

5. Solar Power Plant 2.4 MW

6. Diesel Power Plant 0.6 MW

7. Rain Water Harvesting 76 ML per Annum

3. Need for Environment Management Plan

All the development activities have some impact on environment, ecology and social

aspects. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) enumerates set of measures to be

adopted to minimize the adverse impacts. The most reliable way to ensure the

implementation of EMP is to integrate the management measures in various phases of

project development.

The measures include minimize the negative impacts or enhancement of positive impact due

to the project as found appropriate to the nature of impacts and are categorized as below:

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for construction phase.

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for operation phase.

The various aspects to be covered in the above referred categories are listed in the following

paragraphs.

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for construction phase

The various aspects to be covered as a part of EMP during construction phase are:

Land Environment

Water Environment

Restoration and landscaping of project area

Air pollution

Noise control measures.

Energy conservation measures


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Public Health

Bio-diversity conservation

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for operation phase

The various aspects to be covered as a part of EMP during construction phase are:

Treatment of liquid waste

Rain water Harvesting system

Noise control measures

Solid Waste Management

Greenbelt development

Energy conservation measures

Bio-diversity conservation

4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

4.1 Environmental Management Plan (EMP) For Construction Phase

4.1.1 Land Environment

All the construction activities shall be carried out within the project area. Preparation of site

will involve excavations and fillings. The earthen material generated during excavations and

site grading periods, shall be properly dumped and slope stabilization shall be taken. The

topsoil generated during construction shall be used for filling the low level area and will be

reused for plantations within the proposed project site.

The natural drainage pattern shall not be disturbed as far as possible. The approach road to

project site shall be appropriately widened and strengthened to facilitate vehicular

movement. The greenbelt area shall be delineated before start-up of earthwork and tree

plantation shall be taken up during construction stage itself.

Soil Erosion Control

The runoff from the construction site shall mainly consist of high suspended solids. It is

proposed to channelize the surface runoff through garland drains around the construction

site. The collected water can be stored in a storage pond, which will also act as storage

pond as well. The capacity of the storage tank shall be based on the natural rainfall in the

area. The decanted water form the tank can be reused for spray of unmetalled stretches of

roads or stock piles of construction material. During monsoon months, the garland drain

shall carry monsoon runoff. In rest of the year, however, the drain shall remain dry or carry


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very little runoff. The silt settled in the drain can be periodically cleaned and used for land

filling or disposed along the construction waste material

Prevention of soil contamination

Vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in

such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. Oil

interceptors will be provided for vehicle parking, wash down and refueling areas within the

construction camps. Fuel storage will be in proper bunded areas. All spills and collected

petroleum products will be disposed off in accordance with CPCB guidelines.

Solid waste management

The labour colonies will generate substantial amount of municipal wastes. In view of the

condition that normally exists in the labour camps of such projects, the solid waste is likely to

contain mainly vegetable waste followed by paper cans and glasses. About 300 persons are

likely to congregate during the construction phase at various construction sites resulting in

generation of about 0.06 tonnes of solid waste/day. Adequate facilities for collection and

conveyance of municipal wastes generated to the disposal site shall be developed. A

budgetary provision of Rs.26 Lakh shall be earmarked for solid waste management. The

breakup of budget is shown in table-2.

Table-2:Budget Breakup for solid waste management

S. No. Item Cost

(Rs. lakhs)

1. Two Trailer for conveyance of solid waste to landfill site @ Rs. 5 Lakh 10.00

2. Manpower cost for 2 persons @ Rs. 10,000/ month for 3 years

including 10% escalation/year

8.00

3. Awareness programme 4.00

4. Tools & Implements 2.50

5. Yard lighting maintenance store room lighting, Monitoring station

@5000/ fixture x 10'

0.50

6. Periodical Training & Medical Checkup 1.00

Total 26.00

4.1.2 Water Environment

The major source of water pollution in the construction phases is the sewage generated by

the workers. During construction phase about 0.03 MLD of sewage is expected to be

generated. The sewage generated shall be treated in septic tank.


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FACILITIES IN LABOUR CAMPS

a) Housing

The aggregation of about 250-300 workers in the project area during the construction is

envisaged. The aim of the EMP is to minimize these stresses. The contractor should ensure

the housing facilities for the laborers with minimum impacts on the surrounding environment.

b) Water supply

Appropriate water supply sources need to be identified. Proper infrastructure for storage and

if required treatment e.g. disinfection or other units, should also be provided.

c) Septic Tank

One community toilet needs to be provided for 20 persons. The sewage from the community

toilets can be treated in a septic tank. The treated effluent can be used for meeting irrigation

requirements of areas being afforested under greenbelt development. The total cost required

shall be Rs.55 lakh. The details are given in Table-2 below.

Table-2 Cost estimate for sanitation facilities in labour camps

Item Unit Number Total cost

(Rs. lakh)

Community toilet Rs.1,00,000/community toilet 30 30.0

Septic tank Lump sum 25.0

Total 55.0

d) Provision of Free Fuel

The project proponents in association with the Andaman and Nicobar Administration shall

make necessary arrangements for supply of kerosene/LPG. The fuel would be supplied at

subsidized rates to the local/contract labour for which provision should be kept in the cost

estimate. The cost required for LPG distribution shall be Rs.24 lakh (Refer Table-3)

Table-3 Cost estimate for LPG distribution

No. of

Employees

No. of

Years

Escalation Annual requirement @

1cylinder per five

persons per month

(No. of cylinders)

Total Cost @

Rs.1000 /cylinder

(Rs. lakh)

300

3 10 % per

Year 720 24.00

4.1.3 Restoration and landscaping of project area

The construction of the proposed project would disturb the existing topography and

physiography. Although no major alteration of the area is expected as the layout has been


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so conceived that no major impacts on this account are anticipated. It is proposed to

landscape the area, so that it integrates with the natural surroundings. It is proposed to clear

construction waste material from entire area. It should be made mandatory for the contractor

involved in construction activities to remove all the construction waste and restore the

original topography of the area. In addition, following measures are recommended.

Garden Complex: A garden/park with local ornamentation plants and trees shall be created

in the project area. All plants will be properly labeled with scientific and/or common names.

Landscaping: Various locations in the project area will be leveled / graded by constructing a

series of benches. The walls that will be constructed for containing the slope will be

embedded with local stone to integrate with the aesthetics of the area. An amount of Rs.20

Lakh has been earmarked for restoration and landscaping (art work and similar activities) of

project site.

4.1.4 Air pollution

a) Control of Emissions

Minor air quality impacts will be caused by emissions from construction vehicles, equipment

and DG sets, and emissions from transportation traffic. Frequent trips will be required during

the construction period for removal of excavated material and delivery of concrete and other

equipment and materials. The following measures are recommended to control air pollution:

The contractor will be responsible for maintaining properly functioning construction

equipment to minimize exhaust.

Construction equipment and vehicles will be turned off when not used for extended

periods of time.

Unnecessary idling of construction vehicles to be prohibited.

Effective traffic management to be undertaken to avoid significant delays in and

around the project area.

b) Air Pollution control due to DG sets

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued emission limits for generators upto

800 KW. The same are outlined in Table-4 below, and are recommended to be followed.

Table-4: Emission limits for DG sets prescribed by CPCB

Parameter Emission limits (gm/kwhr)

NOx 9.2

HC 1.3

CO 2.5

PM 0.3

Smoke limit* 0.7

Note : * Light absorption coefficient at full load (m-1)


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The above standards need to be followed by the contractor operating the DG sets.

Noise from the DG set should be controlled by providing an acoustic enclosure or by

treating the enclosure acoustically.

The Acoustic Enclosure should be made of CRCA sheets of appropriate thickness

and structural/ sheet metal base. The walls of the enclosure should be insulated with

fire retardant foam so as to comply with the 75 dB(A) at 1m sound levels specified by

CPCB, Ministry of Environment and Forests.

The acoustic enclosure/acoustic treatment of the room should be designed for

minimum 25 dB(A) Insertion Loss or for meeting the ambient noise standards,

whichever is on the higher side.

The DG set should also be provided with proper exhaust muffler to attenuate noise

level by atleast 25 dB(A).

Efforts will be made to bring down the noise levels due to the DG set, outside its

premises, within the ambient noise requirements by proper siting and control

measures.

A proper routine and preventive maintenance procedure for the DG set should be set

and followed in consultation with the DG set manufacturer which would help prevent

noise levels of the DG set from deteriorating with use.

Technical Specification for Acoustic Enclosure

The acoustic enclosure will be of free standing, floor mounting type integral with the DG set.

The enclosure will be provided with rugged heavy-duty structural steel base frame with

chequered plate flooring on which the DG set is to be mounted. The enclosure will be

prefabricated factory – built and modular in construction, so that it can be easily assembled

at site around the DG set. The enclosure will consist of acoustically treated panels housed in

rugged steel frames, which will be bolted together to from the body of the enclosure. Sliding

doors will be provided, on either side, which will also be acoustically treated, thereby

providing easy access to the DG set while minimizing the operating space requirements. The

construction of the acoustic enclosure will be such that with both the acoustic doors open on

the either side, full access is available to the engine and attenuator. For fresh air inlet into

the system a parallel baffle air inlet silencer will be provided.

Additionally, to augment the fresh air inlet requirements, a forced air ventilation duct with

associated silencer will be provided above the alternator. For hot air discharge, an acoustic

discharge plenum will be provided in front of the engine radiator, for discharge of hot air into

the surroundings through a parallel baffle air outlet silencer. The enclosure will have suitable

openings in the roof module for exhaust piping. Acoustic enclosure Designed to meet

stringent MoEF/ CPCB norms of 75 dBA at 1mtr at 75% load under free field conditions.


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Design Features of Acoustic Enclosure

- Silencer suitably optimized to meet stringent sound emission standards laid down by

MoEF / CPCB

- Base rail with integral fuel tank (285 liters capacity) is provided with drain plug, air

vent, inlet and outlet connection, level indicator, manhole etc.

- 2 x 12 V dry, uncharged batteries with connecting leads and terminals Acoustic

enclosure

- Specially designed to meet stringent MoEF/ CPCB norms of 75 dBA @ 1mtr at 75%

load under free field conditions

- Designed to have optimum serviceability

- Air inlet louvers specially designed to operate at rated load even at 500C air inlet

temperature

- Made on special purpose CNC machines for consistency in quality and workmanship

- Powder coated for long lasting service life and superior finish With UV resistant

powder coating, can withstand extreme environments

- Use of stainless steel hardware - Insulation material meets exacting IS 8183 specs for

better attenuation

The measures to control air pollution form DG sets are recommended as below:

Location of DG sets and other emission generating equipment should be decided

keeping in view the predominant wind direction so that emissions do not effect

nearby residential areas.

Stack height of DG sets to be kept in accordance with CPCB norms, which

prescribes the minimum height of stack to be provided with each generator set to

be calculated using the following formula:

H = h+0.2x √KVA

H = Total height of stack in metre

h = Height of the building in metres where the generator set is installed

KVA = Total generator capacity of the set in KVA.

c) Dust Control

The project authorities will work closely with representatives from the community living in the

vicinity of project area to identify areas of concern and to mitigate dust-related impacts

effectively (e.g., through direct meetings, utilization of construction management and

inspection program, and/or through the complaint response program). To minimize issues

related to the generation of dust during the construction phase of the project, the following

measures have been identified:


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Identification of construction limits (minimal area required for construction activities).

When practical, excavated soils will be removed as the contractor proceeds along the

length of the activity.

Excessive soil on paved areas will be sprayed (wet) and/or swept and unpaved areas

will be sprayed and/or mulched.

Contractors will be required to cover stockpiled soils and trucks hauling soil, sand,

and other loose materials (or require trucks to maintain at least two feet of

freeboard).

Contractor shall ensure that there is effective traffic management at site. The number

of trucks/vehicles to move at various construction sites to be fixed. Three personnel

will be earmarked for this purpose.

Dust sweeping - The construction area and vicinity (access roads, and working

areas) shall be swept with water sweepers on a daily basis or as necessary to ensure

there is no visible dust. Three sweepers will be earmarked for this purpose. The

Budgetary cost is given in table-5.

Table-5: Budgetary Cost for Dust Sweeping

Sl.No Activity Total cost (Rs. lakh)

1. 3 Sweepers @ Rs.10,000/- per month for 3

years including 10% escalation per Year

12.00

4.1.5 Noise control measures

The contractors will be required to maintain properly functioning equipment and comply with

occupational safety and health standards. The construction equipment will be required to

use available noise suppression devices and properly maintained mufflers.

Vehicles to be equipped with mufflers recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.

Staging of construction equipment and unnecessary idling of equipment within noise

sensitive areas to be avoided whenever possible.

Use of temporary sound fences or barriers to be evaluated.

Notification will be given to residents residing within 300 feet (about 90 m) of major

noise generating activities. The notification will describe the noise abatement

measures that will be implemented.

Monitoring of noise levels will be conducted during the construction phase of the

project. In case of exceeding of pre-determined acceptable noise levels by the

machinery will require the contractor(s) to stop work and remedy the situation prior to

continuing construction.


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The following Noise Standards for DG sets are recommended for the running of DG sets

during the construction:

The maximum permissible sound pressure level for new diesel generator sets with

rated capacity upto 1000 KVA shall be 75 dB(A) at 1 m from the enclosure surface.

Noise from the DG set shall be controlled by providing an acoustic enclosure or by

treating the enclosure acoustically.

The Acoustic Enclosure shall be made of CRCA sheets of appropriate thickness and

structural/ sheet metal base. The walls of the enclosure should be insulated with fire

retardant foam so as to comply with the 75 dB(A) at 1m sound levels specified by

CPCB, Ministry of Environment and Forests.

The acoustic enclosure/acoustic treatment of the room shall be designed for

minimum 25 dB(A) Insertion Loss or for meeting the ambient noise standards,

whichever is on the higher side.

The DG set should also be provided with proper exhaust muffler with insertion loss of

minimum 25 dB(A).

Proper efforts to be made to bring down the noise levels due to the DG set, outside

its premises, within the ambient noise requirements by proper siting and control

measures.

A proper routine and preventive maintenance procedure for the DG set should be set

and followed in consultation with the DG set manufacturer which would help prevent

noise levels of the DG set from deteriorating with use.

Noise due to crushers

Based on literature review, noise generated by crushers is in the range of 79-80 dB(A) at a

distance of 250 ft or 80 m from the crusher. Thus, noise level at a distance of 2 m from the

crusher shall be of the order of 110 dB(A). The exposure to labour operating in such high

noise areas shall be restricted upto 30 minutes on a daily basis. Alternatively the workers

need to be provided with ear muffs or plugs, so as to attenuate the noise level near the

crusher by atleast 15 dB(A). The exposure to noise level in such a scenario is limited upto 4

hours per day.

It is known that continuous exposure to noise levels above 90 dB(A) affects the hearing of

the workers/operators and hence has to be avoided. Other physiological and psychological

effects have also been reported in literature, but the effect on hearing acuity has been

specially stressed. To prevent these effects, it has been recommended by international

specialist organizations that the exposure period of affected persons be limited as specified

by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in Table-6.


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Table-6: Maximum Exposure Periods specified by OSHA

Maximum equivalent continuous noise level

dB(A)

Unprotected exposure period per day for 8

hrs/day and 5 days/week

90 8

95 4

100 2

105 1

110 ½

115 ¼

120 No exposure permitted at or above this level

4.1.6 Energy Conservation

Energy conservation measures would be implemented to ensure that the use of non-

renewable resources is minimized. A key component of achieving energy conservation

would be the development of an Energy Management Action Plan. This plan would be

included as part of the Construction and Operational EMPs. The Energy Management Action

Plan would be consistent with the energy conservation measures during both construction

and operation phase.

The following energy conservation measures would be undertaken during construction

works:

Efficient work scheduling and methods that minimize equipment idle time and

double handling of material

Throttling down and switching off construction equipment when not in use

Switching off truck engines while they are waiting to access the site and while

they are waiting to be loaded and unloaded

Switching off site office equipment and lights and using optimum lighting intensity

for security and safety purposes

Careful design of temporary roads to reduce transportation distance

Regular maintenance of equipment to ensure optimum operations and fuel

efficiency

The specification of energy efficient construction equipment.

An amount of Rs.30 lakhs should be earmarked for implementation of Energy Conservation

Measures.


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4.1.7 Public Health Facilities

About 275 labour and 25 technical staff is likely to be deployed during the peak construction

phase. In the project area, there are no hospitals with adequate health care facilities.

However, it is proposed to develop 1 first-aid posts manned by a doctor each and support

staff is recommended to be developed during construction phase. The first-aid posts should

be located such that they are close to construction sites.

A. The para-medical staff required for assistance is given in Table-7.

Table-7: Details of Para-medical staff to be deployed

Para medical staff Number

Auxiliary Nurse 2

Attendant 1

Total 3

Infrastructure

First-aid post: A semi-permanent building shall be constructed for the first-aid post. These

posts will have the following facilities:

- First aid post with essential medicines including ORS packets.

- First aid appliances , splints and dressing material

- Stretcher, wheel chair etc.

Budgetary Cost

The costs estimated as below are tentative in nature and indicate the order of expenditure

likely to accrue.

A. Expenditure on salaries

Table-8: Expenditure on salaries

Post Number Monthly emoluments (Rs.) Annual expenditure (Rs.)

Nurse 2 30,000 7,20,000

Attendants 1 10,000 1,20,000

Total 8,40,000

B. Expenditure on Material and Supplies

First-Aid Posts – 3.6 Lakh / year

C. Infrastructure

An amount of Rs.10.00 lakhs can be earmarked for construction of first aid at

construction sites.

The total expenditure for implementation of various public health measures shall be about

Rs.22 lakhs.


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4.1.8 Biodiversity Conservation

Mitigation measures

Monitoring of turbidity must be regulated at proper intervals at every high and low

tides, and piling activities should be avoided in case of any high turbidity indications

than the predicted values.

Monitoring of nutrient levels including micro and macro algal blooming symptoms

during the entire period of construction must be ensured.

In case of any such symptoms, suitable changes in the construction activities

(including stopping pilling activities) for short durations must be implemented.

However, there will be not by issues in continuing above water construction activities

during those phases.

Regulated loading of pilling materials in the planned tract must be ensured without

causing much damage to adjacent 100 m grids, i.e, only the grids with the planned

tract of laying inlet and outlet pipes can only be used for the transportation purpose of

piling and construction materials.

Should avoid any disposal of solid wastes including of construction materials in and

around the planned tracts so as to reduce solid waste accumulation in the mangrove

area.

Monitoring of the coral reefs area of the region during dry and wet seasons should be

continued so as to ensure the health of the coral reef in the region.

A short term awareness session must be conducted to the laborer involved in

construction of the inlet and outlet pipes before the start of the project so as to

ascertain the importance of coral resources and to conserve coral reefs its habitat.

4.2 Environmental Management Plan (EMP) For Operation Phase

4.2.1 Treatment of liquid wastes

It is estimated that about 255 KLD waste water will be generated from the proposed project

during operation phase. The sewage is to be treated in the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).

The treated sewage will be reused for flushing, horticulture purpose and AC make up. The

treated water will be stored in Under Ground Tank (UGT) and then pumped to main

distribution ring from where it will go to different terrace storage tanks proposed on the

terrace for flushing purpose, on the terrace of all the buildings. The separate storage tanks,

pumps, distribution pipe lines, terrace storage tank, separate flushing plumbing water line

inside the building will be provided for this system suitably.

4.2.2 Rain Water Harvesting System

Roof drainage will be through gutter/down take pipe. Rain water from roof will be collected in

the ground ferro cement tanks situated within clusters or individual keys.


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4.2.3 Noise control measures

During operation phase, the major source of noise would be the increased vehicular

movement. The operating standard in this project is the noise level in the Silence Zone is an

area comprising of not less than 100 m around hospitals, educational institutions, court,

religious places or any other area which is declared as such by the competent authority. The

permissible Noise level for Silence Zone are 50 dB(A) in day time (6 AM to 10 PM) and 40

dB(A) in night time (10 PM to 6 AM). Appropriate measures shall be taken by the Proponent

to maintain the prescribed noise level.

4.2.4 Solid Waste Management

For solid waste treatment and management, it is extremely critical to provide the projects

with efficient infrastructure for solid waste management. An Integrated Solid Waste

Management (ISWM) plan shall be prepared for its implementation on site. The ISWM plan

would elaborate on the following strategies:

Primary and secondary collection of segregated solid waste.

Hygienic and safe transfer of collected solid waste for reuse/treatment.

The treatment plan of bio-degradable waste.

Possible recycling, or down-cycling, or up-cycling of the solid waste.

Transfer and/or transporting of waste – non-recyclable/recyclable/Medical Waste/E-

Waste to the SPCB licensed vendors.

For solid waste management, project proponents would have to comply with the following

waste management rules during operation phase:

Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.

E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016.

Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016.

Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules,

2016.

Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.

An amount of Rs.20 lakh / year shall be earmarked for implementation of solid waste

Management Measures.

4.2.5 Greenbelt development


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It is proposed to develop greenbelt around the perimeter of project site, selected stretches

and along the boundary.

The general consideration involved while developing the greenbelt are:

- Local/nature trees growing upto 10 m or above in height with perennial foliage

shall be planted.

- Generally fast growing trees shall be planted

- Since, the tree trunk area is normally devoid of foliage upto a height of 3 m, it

may be useful to have shrubbery in front of the trees so as to give coverage

to this portion.

The plantation shall be at a spacing of 2.5 * 2.5 m. About 1000 trees should be planted. The

plantation and maintenance of the plantation area shall also be done by the project

proponents in association with the local horticulture department State Government. An

amount of Rs. 5 Lakh can be earmarked for this purpose. The selection of species for

greenbelt development shall be done in consultation with the local horticulture department.

4.2.6 Energy Conservation Measures

The following energy conservation measures would be implemented during operation phase:

Use of CFL lights up to maximum possible extent.

Awareness about the use of CFL lights by locals.

Employing renewable energy sources such as day lighting and passive solar

heating.

Optimizing building performance and system control strategies, such as

controlling lights with occupancy sensors and controlling comfort.

Maximizing the use of solar power for signage and pedestrian lighting.

An amount of Rs.5 lakh / year has been earmarked for implementation of Energy

Conservation Measures.

4.2.7 Biodiversity Conservation

Monitoring of mangrove and coral reefs around the area at every alternate year has

to be ensured so as to assess the health of the coral reefs including the changes in

species composition, so as to ensure the food sources for associated organisms.

Restoration of mangrove beds in the denuded areas has to be taken up as CSR

activity besides taking up the mangrove restoration activities in the coastal areas so

as to ensure the coastal protection and also seabed stabilization.


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Consult with local communities to encourage their active participation in conservation

efforts and establish education, awareness and information programmes for the local

fisher folk.

Make provisions to appoint couple of Marine Biologist in the environmental

monitoring team so as to ensure the day to day monitoring of coral reefs and

mangrove ecosystem around the project site.

5. Safety practices during construction

The Contractor is required to comply with all the precautions as required for the safety of the

workers as per the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention No. 62 as far as

those are applicable to this contract. The contractor will supply all necessary safety

appliances such as masks, ear plugs, etc., to the workers and staff. The contractor shall

comply with all regulation regarding, working platforms, excavations, trenches and safe

means of entry and egress.

Occupational health and safety at construction site

• Provide personal protective equipment to the labours.

• Ensure the labours are trained to work on the specific project.

• For untrained labour – training should be provided before permission to work on the

site.

• The contractor shall provide, if required, erect and maintain necessary (temporary)

living accommodation and ancillary facilities during the progress of work for labour to

standards and scales approved by the Engineer- In charge.

• Contractor shall follow all relevant provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 and the

Building & other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of

Service) Act, 1996 for construction & maintenance of labor camp.

• The contractor shall arrange for a readily available first aid unit including an adequate

supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances as per the Factories Rules in

every work zone, Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick

person(s) to the nearest hospital

• Always maintain a fully equipped first aid box in the construction camp.

Some of the safety sign boards to be displayed at construction site are as follows;


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6. Environmental Monitoring Programme

Environmental Monitoring is an essential tool in relation to environmental management as it

provides the basis for rational management decisions regarding impact control.

Environmental monitoring shall be performed during construction, commissioning, and

operation phases to ensure that the adverse impacts have been mitigated efficiently and to

verify the impact predictions. The monitoring program will indicate where changes to

procedures or operations are required, in order to reduce impacts on the environment or

local population.

AREAS OF CONCERN

From the monitoring point of view, the important parameters are water quality, air quality,

noise, erosion and siltation, marine ecology etc. An attempt will be made to establish early

warning of indicators of stress on the environment. Suggested environmental monitoring

plans are described in the following sections.


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The summary of Environmental Monitoring during Construction and Operation phases are

detailed in below tables-9 and table-10.


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Table-9: Environmental Monitoring Programme during Construction Phase

S. No. Particulars Parameters Frequency Location Amount (Rs.

Lakh)

1. Ground Water

quality

pH, turbidity, TDS, DO, COD, BOD, etc Once in a

Quarter

At major construction sites 5.00

2. Ambient Air quality PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2 and CO Once in a

season except

monsoon

At major construction sites 10.00

3. Noise Equivalent noise level (Leq) Once in a month At major construction

sites.

3.00

4. Marine Water

Quality

Physical: Temperature, Salinity, pH, EC,

Turbidity and Total Suspended Solids

(TSS)

Chemical: DO, BOD, COD, Oil &

Grease, Alkalinity, Nitrate , Phosphate,

and Silicate

Heavy Metals: Cu, Fe, Ni, Hg, Cr, As,

Pb, Zn and Co

Biological: Phytoplankton, Zooplankton,

Chlorophyll ‘a’ and ‘b’, and primary

productivity

Fish Eggs & Larvae

Once in a month Total - 4 Locations

Mangrove area: 2

locations

Coral area: 1 locations

Sea Water Outfall: 1

Location

6.00


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S. No. Particulars Parameters Frequency Location Amount (Rs.

Lakh)

Bacteriological: Total Coliforms

5. Marine Sediment

Quality

Physical & Chemical: pH, Organic

Matter, nutrients and Oil & Grease

Heavy Metals: Fe, Mn, Cd, Ni, Cr, Hg,

Zn, Pb, As, Se and Cu

Biological: Macro & Meo Benthic Flora

and Fauna


Once in a

Quarter

Total - 4 Locations

Mangrove area: 2

locations



Location

10.00

6. Ecologically

Sensitive Habitats

Monitoring - Coral

Reefs, and

Mangroves

Coral reefs:

Physical (Temperature; Salinity; pH;

Nutrients; Turbidity; Total Suspended Solids

(TSS), & Sedimentation) and biological

parameters (% of coral cover, status, coral

recruits, size class, fish population,

bleaching, stress & mucus):

Mangroves:


Nutrients; Turbidity; TSS; and Sedimentation)

and Biological (cover, fish population and

associated biodiversity)

Once in a

quarter

Total - 4 Locations

Mangrove area: 2

locations


10.00

Total 44


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Table-10: Environmental Monitoring Programme during operation Phase

S. No. Particulars Parameters Frequency Location Amount in Lakh /

Year (Rs)

1. Ground Water

quality

pH, turbidity, TDS, DO, COD, BOD, etc Once in six

month

Near major constructed

structures/disposal sites

2.00

2. Ambient Air quality PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOx and CO Once in three

month


structures/disposal sites

2.00

3. Noise Equivalent noise level (Leq) Once in three

month


structures

1.00

4. Marine Water

Quality

Physical: Temperature, Salinity, pH, EC,

Turbidity and Total Suspended Solids

(TSS)

Chemical: DO, BOD, COD, Oil &

Grease, Alkalinity, Nitrate , Phosphate,

and Silicate

Heavy Metals: Cu, Fe, Ni, Hg, Cr, As,

Pb, Zn and Co

Biological: Phytoplankton, Zooplankton,

Chlorophyll ‘a’ and ‘b’, and primary

productivity

Fish Eggs & Larvae


Once in three

month

Total - 4 Locations

Mangrove area: 2

locations



Location

5.00


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S. No. Particulars Parameters Frequency Location Amount in Lakh /

Year (Rs)

5. Marine Sediment

Quality

Physical & Chemical: pH, Organic

Matter, nutrients and Oil & Grease

Heavy Metals: Fe, Mn, Cd, Ni, Cr, Hg,

Zn, Pb, As, Se and Cu

Biological: Macro & Meo Benthic Flora

and Fauna


Once in six

month

Total - 4 Locations

Mangrove area: 2

locations



Location

5.00

6. Ecologically

Sensitive Habitats

Monitoring - Coral

Reefs, and

Mangroves

Coral reefs:


Nutrients; Turbidity; Total Suspended Solids

(TSS), & Sedimentation) and biological

parameters (% of coral cover, status, coral

recruits, size class, fish population, bleaching,

stress & mucus):

Mangroves:


Nutrients; Turbidity; TSS; and Sedimentation)

and Biological (cover, fish population and

associated biodiversity)

Once in six

month

Total - 4 Locations

Mangrove area: 2

locations


10.00

Total 25.00


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7. Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER)

The following aspects shall be covered under the Corporate Environment Responsibility.

Educational Facilities

Health Care and Medical Facilities

Infrastructure Development

Awareness Campaigns

A budget of 0.5% of the project cost has been earmarked for implementation of Corporate

Environment Responsibility (CER). The project cost is about 379 crore. Thus, 0.5% of

project cost works out to Rs.1.895 crore, which has been earmarked for implementation of

Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER). The budgetary details are shown in Table-11

Table – 11 Corporate Environment Responsibilities (CER)

S. No. Items Budget (Rs. Lakhs)

1 Educational Facilities - Scholarships to students 10.00

2 Health Care and Medical Facilities 70.00

3 Infrastructure Development – Schools and Hospitals 100.00

4 Awareness Campaigns 9.50

Total 189.50

8. Cost Estimates for Environmental Management Plan

The total amount of Rs. 4.61 Crore is earmarked for Environmental Management Plan

(EMP) during construction phase and Rs. 55 lakh/annum during operation phase as well and

details are given in Table-12.

Table-12 Cost for implementing Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

S.

No.

Item Construction Phase

Cost (Rs. Lakhs)

Operation Phase

Cost (Rs.

Lakhs)/year

1. Solid Waste management 26.00 20.00

2. Facilities in Labour Camps 79.00 -

3. Landscaping / Greenbelt 20.00 5.00

4. Air Pollution 12.00 -

5. Energy Conservation 30.00 5.00

6. Public / Labour Health 22.00 -

7. Environmental Monitoring 44.00 25.00


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S.

No.

Item Construction Phase

Cost (Rs. Lakhs)

Operation Phase

Cost (Rs.

Lakhs)/year

Programme (refer Table-9 and

Table-10)

8. Corporate Environment

Responsibilities(Table-11)

189.0 -

Sub-Total (A) 422.00

B. Contingencies (5%) 21.00 -

Total (A+B) 443.00 say Rs. 4.43

Crore

55 Lakh


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9. Photo Gallery

Project Site

Boundary Stone of Site


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Collection of Ground Water Sample

Mangroves in the Site Boundary


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