Environmental and Social Impact Assessment - Gibe III

Gibe III – Environmental and Social Impact Assessment 300 ENV R CS 002 C - A9003099
Construction phase:
Action Responsible body
Preparation of site environmental
checklists, reporting procedures etc.
Review of contractor's plans, method
statements etc
Commencement of site monitoring As above
Air Quality As above
Noise and Vibration As above
Water Quality
Natural Terrestrial Environment As above
Table 11.1: Environmental Monitoring Framework
Comments
RE and EMU To be completed within six months after the commencement of construction works.
As above As above
EMU to subcontract this
activity
Environmental Inspection by EMU to commence when contractor starts site mobilisation and to continue throughout the
construction period.
Dust levels would be spot-checked near settlements to evaluate effectiveness dust control measures and provide the basis for
additional measures (as required).
Check noise generated by construction activities in the construction areas.
Undertake a pre-blast survey of any buildings within 300 m of the blast zone prior to blasting to evaluate structural integrity,
potential for damage and provide background for damage claims.
The pre-construction water quality monitoring program should continue through the construction period at the proposed
established sampling sites, with the following modifications:
- the monthly sampling regime with its associated list of general water quality parameters should be reduce to quarterly intervals
- the metals sampling program should be undertaken once during the construction phase, within 3 to 6 months of the completion
of construction activities.
Implement 'best management practices' and ensuring that disruption to natural resources is minimized.
Maintain casual observations and records of wildlife sightings.
Communicable Diseases RE/Contractor/EMU
As part of the construction camp and work force establishment process, awareness creation program should be developed for
communicable diseases, including AIDS.
Maintain records of work force health and safety status and accidents.
Waste Disposal RE/Contractor/EMU Ensure that waste materials generated during the construction process are disposed of in an appropriate manner.
Social/Community Monitoring
Review of environmental management
and monitoring plan
Site clearance inspection and
certification on completion of the works
EMU with local
Administration
Evaluate the success of and identify areas for improvement related to resettlement plan. The monitoring program will assess
social factors such as: integration of new residents into existing land base and communities; potential conflicts relating to
reallocation of land base, etc.
RE and the Contractor To take place approximately 6 to 9 months into the main construction period.
RE Carried out on a rolling basis as each major section of work is completed.
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