Krasnodar GRES Project Volume I11 Environmental Assessment

Impacts
Water supply shortages due to over
drawing the regional well field in
excess of the groundwater recharge
rate during drought periods.
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Destruction of vegetation during site
preparation, earth work, and road,
building, and housing construction.
Erosion of destabilized soils during
storm events as a result of site
clearing, earth work, and road,
building and housing construction.
Excessive noise levels from
construction activities, vehicular
traffic, and heavy equipment.
Excessive dusting created by site
clearing, vehicular traffic, earth
work, and construction activities.
Loss of agricultural productivity from
the use of agricultural land for
construction of the power plant.
Mitigating Measure
An emergency water management plan will be
prepared which will direct the implemetation of use
of emergency water supplies and mandatory
conservation measures.
Vegetation on offsite areas will be restored to its
condition prior to construction.
Use of erosion control devices such as silt fences,
hay bales, and riprap in stormwater conveyances.
Replacement of vegetation with perennial grasses
along road sides and in construction areas no
longer subject to earth moving activities.
The chosen location of the construction site is
approximately 2 km away from the nearest
populated area which effectively eliminates the
impact of excessive noise levels on the local
population. Onsite workers will be required to
wear hearing protection when around activities
producing sound levels in excess of 85 dba, such
as pole hammering.
The chosen location of the construction site is
approximately 2 km away from the nearest
populated area which effectively eliminates the
impact of excessive dusting on the local
population. The use of water spray may be
provided as necessary.
Compensation to the collective farm for the value
of the land to be used for the power plant
addressed in the Resolution on Power Plant
Location of 1989, and the District Administration
Resolution. Compensation includes construction of
a new school, recreation facility, and provisions
made to supply natural gas to individual consumers
in the village.
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