Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project

Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations and Acronyms1 Introduction 1-11.1 Project Background 1-11.1.1 Need of the Project 1-11.1.2 Project Location/Setting 1-11.1.3 Key Project Components 1-31.1.4 Project Financing 1-41.1.5 Present Stage of Project Preparation 1-41.2 Environmental Policy, Legal, and Institutional Framework 1-51.2.1 Government Environmental Policy, Regulations, and Guidelines 1-51.3 Environmental Safeguards of Co-Financiers 1-141.3.1 ADB Environmental Requirements 1-141.3.2 The World Bank Requirements 1-141.3.3 The Japan International Cooperation Agency Requirements 1-151.3.4 The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Requirements 1-161.4 Harmonized Environmental Safeguard Requirements of the Co-financiers 1-161.5 Review of the Past Environmental Assessment and Related Studies 1-161.5.1 Key elements of the Review 1-161.5.2 Pre-feasibility Study (February 2000 IEE) 1-171.5.3 JICA Feasibility Study (March 2005 IEE and EIA) 1-171.5.4 BBA Study (June 2006 EIA, EMP) 1-191.5.5 ADB Study (ADB PPTA May 2007) 1-211.5.6 Status on EIA Clearance by DOE 1-221.5.7 Findings of the Review Process 1-221.6 Key Additional Aspects for Consideration 1-231.6.1 Addressing Rail Components 1-231.6.2 Incorporating Climate Change Considerations 1-241.6.3 Addressing Associated and Induced Regional Impacts 1-241.6.4 Integration of Environment with Engineer’s Planning and Social Issues 1-241.7 Methodology and Process Followed 1-251.7.1 Development of Scoping Document and TOR 1-251.7.2 Methodology and Process 1-251.7.3 Impact Assessment and Prioritization 1-271.7.4 Organization of the Report 1-272 Description of the Project 2-22.1 Project Location and Setting 2-22.2 Existing Traffic and Forecasts 2-42.3 Project Design Details 2-62.3.1 Main Bridge 2-72.3.2 River Training Works 2-82.3.3 Approach Roads 2-142.3.4 Bridge-end-Facilities 2-152.3.5 Railway 2-182.3.6 Utility Crossings 2-18