Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project

118. Experts required for the wildlife monitoring include experienced national and internationalconsultants in its team. The team is responsible for conducting detailed studies to identify the sites inconsensus with the stakeholders, conduct awareness programs, and develop monitoring executionplan.8.9.4.8 Budget119. The development of protected sanctuary, visitor center will be completed in 2 years. Theexperts for development of sanctuaries will be hired on intermittent basis. The staff required foroperation of these facilities will be hired by BBA and assumed by the O/M Contractor as part of itsoperating staff for the bridge. The development budget and operating budget for wildlife monitoring isgiven in Table 8-10. The consultants for wildlife monitoring also provide ecological training programsfor the construction workers and contractors.Table 8-10: Budget for Wildlife Baseline Establishment and MonitoringItemCostSetting baselines and impact monitoring of ecology, biodiversity andfisheriesWildlife Monitoring for improved baseline establishment USD 365,000Biodiversity monitoring -4 year during construction USD 65,000Monitoring of Hilsa migration through catch assessment surveys during USD 40,000dredgingBiodiversity monitoring -5 year during operation USD 81,250Ecological Training to Construction Workers USD 25,000Subtotal: 576,250120. A cost estimate for establishing a protected sanctuary is given in Table 8-11.Table 8-11: Estimated budget for the Protected Sanctuary in PadmaItem Unit CostInvestments:Acquisition of 1000 ha Charland (40-50% submerged) @ USD 1000/ha 1,000,000Survey, legal procedures, gazetting of size of protected area and USD 25,000protection statusPreparation of zoning and management plan USD 35,000Buildings, equipments and others USD 102,500Community-based wildlife monitoring program (5 years, by NGOs) USD 65,000Consultancy Fees USD 59,000Contingency USD 64,000Subtotal: USD 1,350,500Operational cost (5 years)Staffing (4 rangers/guards for 5 years) @ US$ 150/m USD 36,000Operation and maintenance USD 20,000Consumables USD 24,000Contingency USD 4,000Subtotal: USD 84,000TOTAL USD 1,434,500121. A cost estimate for the Mawa Visitor Centre including exploitation during 5 years is given inTable 8-12.Table 8-12: Cost of Visitor Centre at MawaItem Unit Cost8-52