Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project

ProjectActivities3. Approach RoadsClearing ofsitesEarth-filling bydredgematerialsEnvironmentalImpactsfilling siteLoss of vegetationand agriculture cropsin 56 ha in Mawa sideand 272 ha in Janjiraside.Loss of vegetationand wild life habitat onthe chars due todisposal of materialsInterference with localnavigation andhindrance to the rivertrafficLoss of 326,120m 3top soils (50cm depth)Cutting of 80,257trees Loss ofagricultural landsof 124 ha Loss ofproduction of4,188 tons ofcropsSoil contaminationfrom use dredgematerial for earthfillingMitigation/Compensation Measures Implement Tree compensation and greenbelt development plan todevelop vegetation around the Project sites Compensation by establishing Padma Protected Sanctuary forcompensation of lost vegetation on char. Development of a visitor centerImplement ECO on River Transport ManagementProvide adequate navigation clearance for the passenger and goodscarrying boats/lunches/cargosCollect/strip top soil before earth-filling and store and re-use it for finalsurfacing of road embankment and tree plantationImplement ECP 7 on Top Soil ManagementTree plantation (about 149,791 trees) along roadside open spaces withinRoWImplement ECP 12 on Protection of FloraUndertake agriculture development plan to boost up crop productionDevelopment of 2 demonstration plots along with training to farmers forhigh yield variety of crop production.Budget,USD1,383,123(Ref:PlantationBudget)$1,350,000$430,000Included incivil workscontractIncluded incivil workscontractIncluded inPlantationbudget1,000,000(Ref: ILRP,RAP)InstitutionalResponsibilitiesImplementationContractor,NGOContractorContractorContractorNGONGOSupervisionPIUPIUCSC, PIU,BWTACSC, PIUFD/PIUCSC, PIU Ensure that dredge materials do not contain heavy metals exceeding the 4,050 (Ref: EU under SU CSC, PIUinternational standards by testing prior to using itMonitoring of BBA Outflow from hydraulic fill should have max. retention time to enhancesettling at the reclaimed site;Budget) Outflow water quality should not deteriorate the receiving water Prevent spillage of filling soil on private properties.Roadside drainage Provision of cross-drainage structures (6 bridges, 14 culverts, see Table Included in Contractor CSC, PIU8-18