ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT For the construction of a slipway in Goidhoo Island, Shaviyani Atoll, Maldives
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Proposed by: 3L Construction PVT.LTD Prepared by: Hassan Shah (EIA P02/2007) For Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Maldives
May 2018
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1 Table of contents 1 Table of contents ...... 3 2 List of Figures and Tables ...... 7 3 Declaration of the consultants ...... 8 4 Proponents Commitment and Declaration ...... 9 5 Non-Technical Summary ...... 13 6 Introduction ...... 15 6.1 Structure of the EIA ...... 15 6.2 Aims and Objectives of the EIA ...... 15 6.3 EIA Implementation ...... 15 6.4 Rational for the formulation of alternatives ...... 15 6.5 Terms of Reference...... 16 7 Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework ...... 17 7.1 Relevant Legislations...... 17 7.1.1 Environmental Protection and Preservation Act ...... 17 7.1.2 Decentralization Act ...... 17 7.1.3 Maldivian Land Act ...... 18 7.1.4 General Laws Act – 4/68(Public property) ...... 18 7.2 Relevant Policies ...... 18 7.2.1 Waste Management Policy...... 18 7.2.2 Third National Environment Action Plan ...... 18 7.2.3 National Frame Work for Development 2009-2013 ...... 19 7.2.4 National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan ...... 19 7.2.5 National Climate Change Strategy ...... 19 7.2.6 Protected Areas and Sensitive Areas ...... 19 7.3 Relevant regulations and guidelines ...... 19 7.3.1 Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation 2012 ...... 19 7.3.2 First Addendum to Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation 2012 20 7.3.3 Second Addendum to Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation 2012 20 7.3.7 Third Addendum to Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation 2012 20 7.3.8 Fourth Addendum to Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation 2012 20 7.3.9 Waste management Regulations ...... 21 7.3.10 Regulation cutting down, uprooting and export of trees ...... 21 7.3.11 Dredging and Reclamation regulation ...... 22 7.3.12 Land Use Plan regulation...... 23 7.4 Responsible Institutions ...... 23 7.4.1 Ministry of Environment and Energy ...... 24
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7.4.2 Environmental Protection Agency ...... 24 7.4.3 Goidhoo Island Council ...... 24 8 Project Description ...... 25 8.1 Project proponent ...... 25 8.2 Project Location and Study Area ...... 25 8.3 Need and Justification for the project ...... 25 8.3.1 Project benefits ...... 26 8.4 Scope of works ...... 26 8.5 Project Duration ...... 26 8.6 Study area and project Boundary ...... 26 8.6.1 Size of the Slipway ...... 26 8.7 Depth of Basin ...... 27 8.8 Railings ...... 27 8.9 Dredging ...... 28 8.10 Disposal of Dredge Material ...... 28 8.10.1 Reclamation ...... 28 8.10.2 Levelling ...... 29 8.11 Coastal protection ...... 29 8.12 Slipway Infrastructure ...... 30 8.13 Work Methods ...... 30 8.13.1 Construction Material ...... 30 8.13.2 Dredging Machinery and Equipment ...... 30 8.14 Project Schedule ...... 30 8.15 Project Inputs and Outputs ...... 30 8.15.1 Project Inputs during Construction Stage ...... 30 8.15.2 Project Outputs during Construction Stage ...... 31 8.15.3 Project Inputs during Operational Stage ...... 31 8.15.4 Project Outputs during Operational Stage ...... 31 8.16 Construction works ...... 32 8.16.1 Mobilization and Material Storage ...... 32 8.17 Risk of accidents and safety measures ...... 32 8.18 Project management ...... 32 9 Methodology ...... 33 10 Existing Environment of Maldives ...... 34 10.1 Existing general environment of Maldives...... 34 10.2 Existing Marine Environment ...... 34 10.3 Methodology of marine surveys ...... 34 10.3.1 Data Processing methodology ...... 35
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10.4 Coral reef ...... 35 10.4.1 Benthic composition at site 1 (M1) ...... 35 10.4.2 Benthic composition at site 2 (M2) ...... 36 10.4.3 Benthic composition at site 3 (M3) ...... 37 10.4.4 Benthic composition at site 4(M4) ...... 38 10.5 Status of fish abundance ...... 39 10.6 Marine water quality and bathymetry ...... 40 10.7 Existing Terrestrial Environment ...... 41 10.7.1 Section Brief ...... 41 10.8 Climate Settings ...... 41 10.8.1 Rainfall ...... 41 10.8.2 Temperature ...... 42 10.8.3 Air Quality ...... 43 10.8.4 Hazards and Disasters ...... 43 10.8.4.1 Vulnerability to Natural Disasters ...... 43 10.8.4.2 Natural Vulnerability of the Islands ...... 47 10.9 Existing Socio-Economic Environment ...... 49 10.9.1 Overview of Shaviyani atoll ...... 49 10.9.2 Goidhoo Island ...... 49 10.9.2.1 Employment ...... 49 10.9.2.2 Health and Education ...... 49 10.9.2.3 Utilities ...... 50 11 Environmental Impacts ...... 51 11.1 Assessing and identification of Impact ...... 51 11.2 Impact identification matrix ...... 51 11.3 Magnitude of impacts ...... 53 11.4 Uncertainties in Impact Prediction ...... 53 11.5 Impacts and mitigation measures ...... 55 11.6 Impacts on the Environment and their mitigation measures ...... 57 12 Stakeholder Consultations ...... 59 12.1 Consultation with the Island Council ...... 59 12.2 Consultation with Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure ...... 59 12.3 Consultation with Public ...... 59 13 Alternatives ...... 61 13.1 No Project Option ...... 61 13.2 Alternative material for coastal protection ...... 61 13.2.1 Use of Rock Boulders ...... 61 13.2.2 Use of Geotextile Bags ...... 62
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13.3 Alternative Excavation Method ...... 62 13.4 Preferred Alternatives...... 62 13.4.1 Mitigation Measures for the Preferred Alternative ...... 62 14 Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan ...... 63 14.1 Introduction ...... 63 14.2 Environmental management plan ...... 63 14.3 Cost of Monitoring ...... 63 14.4 Duration of Monitoring ...... 63 14.5 Methods of Monitoring ...... 63 14.6 Monitoring Responsibility ...... 63 14.7 Monitoring Report ...... 63 14.8 Environment Management Plan ...... 65 15 Conclusion ...... 67 16 People who have assisted in the preperation of this report ...... 68 17 Acknowledgements ...... 70 18 Reference Books and Sources ...... 71 19 Annex: Terms of reference ...... 73 20 Annex: Land Approvals Documents from Council ...... 75 21 Annex: Concept plan and bathymetry of the dredging and reclamation area ...... 77 22 Annex: Approval from Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure ...... 79 23 Annex: Work Schedule ...... 81 24 Annex: CV’s of unregistered consultants who assisted in this project ...... 83 25 Annex: Methodologies used ...... 85 26 EIA Submission Receipt from Atoll Council ...... 87
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2 List of Figures and Tables
Figure 1: Location of Goidhoo in Shaviyani Atoll 25 Figure 2: Location of Slipway and dredging area 26 Figure 3: Proposed Slipway and Dredging Area 27 Figure 4: Cross section of the basin 27 Figure 5: Railings used to move the boat (not for scale) 28 Figure 6: Proposed Reclamation Area 29 Figure 7: Locations of revetment for coastal protection 29 Figure 8: Accommodation and restaurant blocks (not for scale). 30 Figure 9: Marine Survey Locations 34 Figure 10: Percentage benthic composition at site 1 (15 February 2018) 36 Figure 11: Photos taken from site 1 (M1) (15 February 2018) 36 Figure 12: Percentage benthic composition at site at site 2 (M2) (15 February 2018) 37 Figure 13: Photos taken from site 2 (M2) (15 February 2018) 37 Figure 14: Percentage benthic composition at site at site 3 (M3) (15 February 2018) 38 Figure 15: Photos taken from site 3 (M3) (15 February 2018) 38 Figure 16: Percentage benthic composition at site at site 4 (M4) (15 February 2018) 39 Figure 17: Photos taken from site 4 (M4) (15 February 2018) 39 Figure 18: Ariel View of the Proposed Slipway area. 41 Figure 19: Monthly average rainfall 2010-2016 (Source: Maldives Meteorological Service) 42 Figure 20: Monthly rainfall data of Hanimaadhoo station for 2016 (Source: Maldives Meteorological Service) 42 Figure 21: Cyclonic Wind Hazard Map (source: UNDP, 2006) 44 Figure 22: UNDP (2006) identified that hazard risk from earthquake is low for the Maldives and considered as a disaster risk for only islands located in the south of the country. 45 Figure 23: Earthquake Hazard Zone (source: UNDP, 2006) 46 Figure 24: Tsunami Hazard Zones (adopted from UNDP, 2006) 47 Figure 25: Advantages and disadvantages of the no project option 61 Figure 26: Schedule for environmental monitoring during the construction period as well as per annum during operation period. 65
Table 1: Fish abundance based on the fish survey at survey sites (15 February 2018) ...... 40 Table 2: Results of the marine water quality tests undertaken in Goidhoo Island ...... 40 Table 3: Population statistics for Shaviyani Atoll (Census 2014) ...... 49 Table 4: Impact assessment matrix for the project ...... 52 Table 5: Impact magnitudes and their corresponding scores...... 53 Table 6: Matrix of specific impacts and their characterization ...... 57 Table 7: List of People Consulted ...... 59
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3 Declaration of the consultants This EIA report has been prepared according to the EIA Regulations 2012, issued by the Ministry of Housing and Environment and all the amendments brought to the regulation including the amendment number 2016/R-66 gazetted 11 August 2016. The EIA was carried out by a multidisciplinary consulting team representing Water Solutions Private Ltd. In preparing this report, no data has been manipulated. All data has been collected by field visits. I as the lead consultant certify that the statements in this Environmental Impact Assessment study are true, complete and correct. Name: Hassan Shah (EIA P02/2007)
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4 Proponents Commitment and Declaration
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ށ.ގޮއިދޫއަކީ 759 މީހުންގެ އާބަދީއެއް އޮންނަ ރަށެކެވެ. މިރަށުގައި، އަދި މިރަށް ކައިރީގައި ވެސް ދޯނި އެހެލާ ިނަޔިވަޝ ިއާންނުތިޔްއަރ ެގޫދިއޮގ ީކައަޭވްޕިލްސިމ ްނުމަކްނެހެއ .ެވެތެނ ްއެއާކަފިދެހ ްއެއޭވްޕިލްސ ްށަމުރުކުތާމާރަމ .ެވެކެޓްކެޖޮރްޕ ެނާރުކ ްއެކަތާދިއަފ ްއަތެއ ްސެވްއަންނުތިޔްއަރ ެގުޅޮތައ
މިސްލިޕްވޭއަކީ 912.009 ފޫޓު ދިގު އަދި 042 ފޫޓު ފުޅާ، ހަ ދޯނިގައި އެއްފަަހަަރާ މަރާމާތުކުރެވޭ ވަރުގެ ްސެވްނަރުކްނުފ ެނޮކ ްއެރަދނަބ ާޅުފ ުޓޫފ 011 ިދައ ުގިދ ުޓޫފ 011 ިއަގުމުޅެއ ޭވްޕިލްސިމ .ެވެކެއ ޭވްޕިލްސ ިދައ ްޓޫފ 51 ިއަގުޅޮކުރޭބ ްއެރެނ ެގުނިމުގިދ ުޓޫފ 01 ިއަކަޓްށަމުނަވ ްށަދްއަހަރަސ ުރަދނަބ ިދައ .ެވެއެހެޖ ިއާންނުރަދނަބ ާވިއަފިހެޖަމަހ ްށަމުރުކ ްނުފ .ެވެއެހެޖ ްނަރުކްނުފ ްއެއްލަނެޗ ަންނުހ ްޓޫފ 51 ިއަގުޅޮކުށަދްށައ .ެވެއެވެލެބ ިއަގުމަކ ެނާދްނެގިގެނ ިލެވ ެގރަޓިމ ްކިބުއިކ 09851 ްށަކަޑނަގްތާގ ްނުރެނ
ީނަވްށަމުކްއިހ ުދްއަހަރަސ ަންނޮއ ްނުރިއ ެގުރަދނަބ ާވިއަފިހެޖަމަހ ްށަމުނޮކ ްނުށަދ ެގުއޫރްޝަމ ިމ ިދައ ިއަގުމަކ ެނާވްނުނޭބ ިލެވ ެގރަޓިމ ްކިބުއިކ 09851 ްށަކަޑނަގްތާގ ިއަކަޓްށަމުކްއިހ ުދްއަހަރަސ ިމ .ެވެއަފިހެޖަމަހ ްސްގޭބ ްނޯލިއަނ ިއަކަޓްށަމުރުކ ްތަޔާމިހ ުރަދނަބ ިއާދްއަހަރަސ ާވިއަފިހެޖަމަހ ްށަމުކްއިހ ިދައ .ެވެއެވެލެބ ްށަމުވްއެރުކ ްނުނޭބ ްނުޅުފޭބ ުރަހަފ ްޓޯބ ިއާންނުފަޒްއަވުމ ެގުނަތ ްނުރުތިއ ެގީމ .ެވެއަފިހެޖަަމަހ ީނަވްސެވްށަމުސްއެޖ .ެވެއަފިހެޖަމަހ ީނަވ ްށަމުޅެއ ްއެލަޓޮހ ިއަސ ިއާކޮލްބ ްނަޝޭޑެމޮކެއ
ެނާރުކ ްށަޓްއެވާމިތ ްނުބަބަސ ެގޫރްޝަމ ިމ ްނުކަތާސާރިދ ުނުދެހ ިދައ ްނުކަތްއަތްނަކ ިލެބ ްށޮކްތަޔާއިރ ްށަމަކްނަކިމ ްށަޓްއެވާމިތ ްނުބަބަސ ެގ ްޓެޖޮރްޕ ިމ ުހަފްށަމުލެބ ްށަކަތ ާސާރިދ ުނުވެރުކ .ެވެއަފިވެނަގެނެދ ީނަވ ުރަސައ ްށަޓްއެވާމިތ ުރިއާދްނެގ ްށައިރުކ ްޓްކެޖޮރްޕ ިމ ީކަބަބަސ .ެވެއެނެފ ްށަކަމަކެނޭބިލ ްއެކަތ ްނުލްއެގ ެގުރަވިކެއ ްނުބަބަސ ެގުރަދނަބ ާވިއަފިހެޖަމަހ ްށަމުނޮކ ްށަލައ .ެވެއ ީތޭނެމިހ ްށަކަރަވ ްސެވެމްނޮކ ްއެކަތްއަތްނަކ ާވްނުލްއެގ ްސެވަމަނ .ެވެކެމަކ ެނާގނިހ ިއަގްއެތަދްއުމ ުރުކ ްށަރަވ ްނުތަބްސިނ ީއިމ .ެވެއެނާދ ްނެގިބިލ ްއެކަތްނުލްއެގ ްށަމުރިދ ްނިބ ީނަވިއަފިޅެއ ަޑނަކ ްށަމުޅެއ ޭވްޕިލްސ .ެވެއެނާދ ްނެގެވުޑޮބ ްނުލްއެގ ޭބިލ ިއަގޭރެތ ެގުތަދްއުމުރުކ .ެވެއެނޭނެމިހުނ ުކައޫރްޝަމ ިމ ްއެމުޑނެކ ްސަގްއުރ ީތާވިއަގުމަކ ިއަގްއެދްއަހަރަސ ާވިއަފިވެރުކުފާސ
ެގްއެނޭލްޕ ްނިރަޓިނޮމ ަދަފިމ .ެވެއެނާވިއަފާނަމިހ ިއަގްޓޯޕިރިމ ެނާރުކރަޓިނޮމ ާލަބްއަތުލަދަބ ަންްނައ ްށަޓްއެވާމިތ ުޅަވަޔިފ ްށަމުރުކ ުޅަގނަރ ްނަކްނަކެއ ްށަހަވައ ްސެވާހީވ ެނަގެނެދ ާލާރުދ ްއަތުރަސައާރުކ ްށަޓްއެވާމިތ ީކަމުނޭބ .ެވެމުޅެއ
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ިއަގްޓރޯޕިރ ްސެވްނަކެނާރުކ ްއެކަތާދިއަފ ްއަތެއ ްނުތޮގ ީއާމިތްޖިއ ެގުށަރ ްނުބަބަސ ެގ ުޢޫރްޝަމ ިމ ީމަކެނާރުކ ްށަންނުތަޔްއަރ ުރަސައ ެގޭއ ިއަފެވަނިގުނަހުނ ްއަތާދިއަފޭބިލ ްނުތޮގިމ .ެވެއެނާވިއަފިވެރުކަގަހާފ ޭބިލ ްށަޓްއެވާމިތ ްނުބަބަސ ެގުއޫރްޝަމިމ ްނުމުލެބިލެބ ްށޮކާސާރިދ ިމ .ެވެނޫނ ްއެމަކްތޮއ ްސެވްއެކްއަޝ ްށައިރުކ ުއޫރްޝަމިމ ްނުމަކެނާރުކ ްއެކަތާދިއަފ ްނުބަބަސ ެގްޓްކެޖޮރްޕ ިމ .ެވެއާދިއަފ ީނާރުކ ެރުވްށަމުލްއެގ .ެވެއެނެފ ްށަމަކްއެމަކުޅަގނަރ ެމްނެއ ިދައ ުމްނިހުމ ްށަރަވ ީކަމުއިދްނެގ
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5 Non-Technical Summary This report discusses the findings of an environmental impact study undertaken by Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd in order to fulfil obligatory requirements of the National Environment Protection and Preservation Act, Law No. 4/93 for the proposed construction of a slipway in Goidhoo Island, Shaviyani Atoll, Maldives. The purpose of this EIA is to identify and minimize potential adverse environmental impacts related to this project and enhance the overall quality of the project. By examining the project location, the legal framework and the existing environmental components such as marine ecology and the socio-economic aspects, this EIA provides useful information regarding the extent, nature and the magnitude of impacts that are likely to occur. The EIA will also help to identify the long term socio-economic benefits to the community after implementing this project. It also provides a framework for future monitoring of the environment, so that changes can be monitored and corrective measures can be undertaken. The primary sources of income to the island are from agriculture and fangi vinun. These activities are subject to high income volatility. Some agricultural crops are seasonal. Additionally, little to no fishing could be done at the peak of the south west monsoon. Therefore, the slipway could diversify the local economy to provide income stability to the residents. Furthermore there is no proper slipway built in any island near that region and there is huge demand for a slipway. The proposed project aims to construct a slipway in the island of Goidhoo in Shaviyani Atoll. Due to the location of the slipway, requires the construction of a new harbour area along with an entrance channel. Additionally, the dredge materials to be used to level the roads, slipway area, for coastal protection and to reclaim the east side of the newly constructed harbour area. The proposed location for the slipway was chosen by the island council because of its suitability. The area for the construction of slipway is 142ft and 352.113ft (50,000ft2). It is constructed to maintain six boats at a time. The proposed dredging area for slipway is 150ft long and 150ft wide. Furthermore constructing a new channel of 65ft width in entrance of the channel and 60ft in entrance to the harbour area and 70ft in length. An excavator will be used to dredge the proposed area to obtain the desire depths. The excavator will transfer the dredged material on the dump truck which finally ends up on the dumping site (reclaimed area). The east side of the proposed new harbor area will reclaimed, in this project. It is estimated that 9270cbm of sand is required for the reclamation. In order to protect reclaimed area and the harbour basin, it is proposed to use nylon bags. Nylon bags will be filled with dredge material (sand), it is estimated that 700 cbm of sand will be used for protection of the basin and reclamated area. Environmental & social impacts and the mitigation measures Environmental impact prediction involves a certain degree of uncertainty as the natural and anthropogenic impacts can vary from place to place due to even slight differences in ecological, geomorphological or social conditions in a particular place. There is also limited data and information regarding some sites under consideration, which makes it difficult to predict impacts. Several environmental impacts of this proposed project have been examined through a number of processes. These include consultations with the project development team, field surveys, observations and assessment, and field experience gained from similar development projects implemented throughout the country. Potential positive and negative impacts on the environment have been considered. The assessment indicates environmental impacts, both during the construction and operation stage. During the construction period, impacts are likely to occur on the marine environment. Most of the impacts during the construction period are impacts related to construction waste, dust emission, damage to the reef during dredging harbour and channel. During the operational
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stage of this project, there will be both positive and negative impacts. Positive impacts include the improvement of the social and economic status the island. This project does foresee some negative impacts even during the construction stage but is geared towards improving the overall economic development of the island. Several alternatives have been preferred including no project options. An alternative location has not been considered as changing the location might involve clearing a wide area, as this location has already been cleared. There are not many alternative to the project or its elements. The preferred alternative for this project is to use geobags for coastal protection. The project will benefit the community and the island in the long term. It is important to ensure that the project implementation is carried in a sustainable manner. It is therefore in the opinion of the consultant that the project does not foresee significant negative environmental impacts and should be allowed.
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6 Introduction This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report has been prepared to fulfil the requirements of the Environmental Protection and Preservation Act, law no. 4/93 in order to assess the impacts of the proposed construction of a slipway in Goidhoo Island, Shaviyani Atoll. The aim of this project is to ensure that the project is sustainably undertaken to address and manage the environmental issues. 6.1 Structure of the EIA The report has been structured to meet the requirements of the EIA regulations 2012 issued by the Ministry of Housing and Environment and subsequent revisions. Hence, the report will provide an executive summary at the beginning. The report will then have a project description in detail, existing environmental conditions, justifications given by the proponent for undertaking the proposed project components and alternatives. Alternatives to proposed components or activities in terms of location, construction methods and technologies, design and environmental considerations would be suggested. A mitigation plan and monitoring programme before, during and after the works will be outlined at the end. The major findings of this report are based on qualitative and quantitative assessments undertaken during site visit in February 2018 and through the use of available secondary data. The impact assessment methodology has been restricted to field data collected, consultations, experience and professional judgment. In addition, satellite and aerial photos have also been used to study the geography and environment where necessary. 6.2 Aims and Objectives of the EIA The objective of the report is to: Promote informed and environmentally sound decision making. Report the existing situation of the proposed construction project location. To fulfill the obligations of the proponent to undertake an EIA under Clause 5 of the Environmental Protection and Preservation Act of the Maldives. Undertake the proposed project work with minimum damage to the environment. Ensure that all the environmental and social aspects of the project are addressed. Propose recommendation measures to the proponent 6.3 EIA Implementation This EIA has been prepared by a local environmental consulting firm, Water Solutions. Water Solutions have been chosen by the proponent as the environmental consultants for this project. The team members were: Hassan Shah, BSc, EIA (P02/2007) Abdul Aleem, BSc, MPH – Mapping and GIS Ahmed Jameel, B. Eng (Environmental), MSc – Environmental (EIA-P07/2007) Mohamed Umar, BSc (Environmental management) (EIA-T07/2017) Nashfa Nashidh, BSc (Environmental Science) Abdulla Fazeel, BMSc (Bachelor of Marine Science) Hamdhulla Shakeeb – (Surveyor) 6.4 Rational for the formulation of alternatives Alternatives analysis provides other ways of implementing the project or various components of the project. Hence, in formulating the alternatives, various critical components of the project were considered such as, technologies, environmental acceptability, cost and benefits to the community. These factors were used to assess the various alternatives for the project as outlined in detail in the relevant sections. The EIA can be considered as a blanket permit through which, the permit will be given to undertake the works. However, before an EIA is undertaken, various government and other
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stakeholders provide their input to the formulation of the project. Following are key points with this regard. The client develops the project in consultation with the needs and requirements from the community. The feasibility is studied by the client and the community for any overlaps and land allocation issues such as its applicability to the existing land use of the island. The community provides assurance to the project by giving their consent for any issues requiring allocation of land. Once the concept is finalized, then independent consultants will develop detail designs as per the waste water guidelines. These get approved through consultation with the client. Client tenders the project and selects a contractor through the government tendering process. In parallel, an EIA consultant is hired and awarded the project to prepare the EIA. The EIA Consultant, during the preparation of the report revisits the project concept where by the various components are studied and alternative methods or technologies are identified. The report also identifies advantages and disadvantages of the various components and how practical they are. The EIA is then reviewed by independent consultants through the EIA review process before approval is granted. Once the EIA is approved, then the contractor can implement the project. 6.5 Terms of Reference This EIA is prepared in accordance with the Terms of Reference (ToR) approved by the Environmental Protection Agency on 5th March 2018. Terms of Reference for this assessment has been included in the Appendix of this report.
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7 Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework This section outlines the relevant environmental legislation pertaining to this project. The following table outlines a matrix of major environmental laws, guidelines, codes and standards, both local and international indicating the relevance to this project. Details of these regulations, what they cover and under what circumstances they apply are attached as an annex. 7.1 Relevant Legislations 7 . 1 . 1 Environmental Protection and Preservation Act The project conforms to the requirements of the Environmental Protection and Preservation Act of the Maldives, Law no. 4/93. The EIA has been undertaken in accordance with the EIA Regulation 2012 of the Maldives by registered consultants. Furthermore, it adheres to the principles underlined in the regulations, action plans, programmes and policies of Ministry of Environment and Energy, Ministry of Housing and Infra Structure and relevant local councils. These are discussed in detail in the following sections and relevant amendments brought to the regulations from time are also considered in this chapter. The Articles of the Environmental Protection and Preservation Act (Law No. 4/93) addresses the following aspects of environmental management: Guidelines and advice on environmental protection shall be provided by the concerned government authorities. Formulating policies, rules and regulations for protection and conservation of the environment in areas that do not already have a designated government authority already carrying out such functions shall be carried out by MEEW. • Identifying and registering protected areas and natural reserves and drawing up of rules and regulations for their protection and preservation. An EIA shall be submitted to MEEW before implementing any developing project that may have a potential impact on the environment. Projects that have any undesirable impact on the environment can be terminated without compensation. Disposal of waste, oil, poisonous substances and other harmful substances within the territory of the Republic of Maldives is prohibited. Waste shall be disposed only in the areas designated for the purpose by the government. Hazardous / Toxic or Nuclear Wastes shall not be disposed anywhere within the territory of the country. Permission should be obtained for any trans-boundary movement of such wastes through the territory of Maldives. The Penalty for Breaking the Law and Damaging the Environment are specified. The government of the Maldives reserves the right to claim compensation for all damages that are caused by activities that are detrimental to the environment. The proposed project will fully abide to the Environmental Preservation and Protection Act. Disposal of oil, chemicals and other hazardous materials will be strictly controlled and managed. Such materials will not be disposed in to the local or the regional environment, but will be transported to designated waste disposal site (Raa Vandhoo island), that need to be identified by the Ministry of Housing and Environment. All mitigation measures will be implemented in the interest of the environment. 7 . 1 . 2 Decentralization Act The Decentralization Act establishes the local councils as highest authority in the locality and who shall have executive powers to be exercised in accordance with this Act. The Act establishes Atoll Councils, Island Councils and City Councils. This project will be monitored, overlooked, formulated, and finalized together by the local council.
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7 . 1 . 3 Maldivian Land A ct The Maldivian land Act governs the allocation of Maldivian land for different purposes and uses other issues regarding the issuing of land, issuing of state dwellings for residential purposes, conduct regarding state dwellings or private dwellings constructed for residential purposes and the sale, transfer and lease of Maldivian Land. Article 3 (a) states that the policies concerning Maldivian land shall be decided by the president of the Maldives on the advice of the discussions in the Ministers Cabinet. In accordance with section 3 of this act, land shall be allocated for the following purposes and uses for residential, commercial, social, environmental protection and institutional uses. The ministries entrusted with land in accordance to section 4 of this Act shall allocate the land, lease or transact any business in regard to the land only in accordance with this Act and any other Acts in force regarding the allocation of land for different purposes and uses. 7 . 1 . 4 General Laws Act – 4/68(Public property) The general Laws Act 4/68, Paragraph 7 stipulates that public property such as trees, coconut palms, farm land, households and such owned by public or private individuals, if required to be obtained by the Government, the property can be obtained by the Ministry of Justice or the High Court of the Maldives. The above shall be done only after the individual is fairly compensated for the property or by financial compensation proposed by the property holder. If the public property to be attained is a land plot or a household, the property holder shall be given adequate time for clearance of the area. If a private property belonging to one individual creates nuisance to another, the matter shall be resolved by the Atoll Council for issues arising in the islands. This project does not require removal of any personal properties nor trees. 7.2 Relevant Policies 7 . 2 . 1 Waste Management Policy The aim of the waste management policy is to formulate and implement guidelines and means for solid waste management in order to maintain a healthy environment. Accordingly, the key elements of the policy include: - Ensure safe disposal of solid waste and encourage recycling and reduction of waste generated; - Develop guidelines on waste management and disposal and advocate to enforce such guidelines through inter-sectoral collaboration; - Ensure safe disposal of chemical, hazardous and industrial waste. The proponents of this project must be aware of the policy and all solid and hazardous waste produced in this project should be disposed according to the Environmental Management Plan for the project, which reflects the principles of the Waste Management Policy. 7 . 2 . 2 Third National Environment Action Plan The Third National Environment Action Plan is divided into principles, results and goals to achieve the results. Some of the fundamental principles prescribed in NEAP 3, which have been incorporated into this environmental impact assessment exercise include local democracy, informed decision making, continuous learning and improvement, right to information and participation and most importantly the complementing role of environmental protection in socio-economic development. The proposed project is expected to provide a learning experience in terms of effectiveness of the use of EIA as a planning instrument and appropriate monitoring for which specific focus is laid in Objective 24.1 of NEAP 3 (Ministry of Housing, Transport and Environment, 2009). By undertaking EIA prior to developmental projects, it ensures that environmental impacts from the project activities are minimized / avoided.
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7 . 2 . 3 National Frame Work for Development 2009 - 2 0 1 3 This frame work consists of 10 policies and it is the very important environmental policy guidance given in the Strategic Action Plan. This policy encourages strengthening EIA process and EIA monitoring including conservation and sustainability of biological diversity. Based on this plan relevant laws, regulations and amendments to such regulations has been done to improve the processes and the relevant laws and regulation are covered under Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework of this report. 7 . 2 . 4 National Biodiversity Strategy and A c t i o n P l a n The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2016-2025 (NBSAP 2016-2025) seeks to ensure that threats to biodiversity are addressed, biodiversity is conserved, sustainably used and benefits arising from them are shared equitably. It also encompasses ways of addressing gaps, challenges and constraints highlighted in earlier sections. It is a living document that will have the capacity to adapt to changes in national conditions, capacities and to the changes in the international arena. In implementing the proposed project activities due care would be given to ensure that the national biodiversity strategies are adhered to. The proponent has committed on conservation and protection of the environment while undertaking this proposed project. 7 . 2 . 5 N a t ional Climate Change Strategy The Maldives Climate Change Strategy Framework is the main policy instrument of the Government of Maldives addressing climate change. The climate policy framework recognises climate change as a central player in the sustainable development. The framework is expected to be instrumental in guiding the efforts to combat climate and to achieve the sustainable development of the Maldives. The policy framework provides a platform to streamline the existing climate change adaptation strategies that had been outlined in various policy documents. The implementation of the Maldives Climate Change Policy Framework is seen as a major step towards adapting to the current and future effects of climate change. 7 . 2 . 6 Protected Areas and Sensitive A r e a s Under Article 4 of the Environment Protection and Preservation Act, the Ministry of Environment is vested with the responsibility of identifying and registering protected areas and natural reserves and drawing up of rules and regulations for their protection and preservation. As part of the Environmental Regulation, EPA has established list of ‘sensitive sites’ in the Maldives. Although not formalized as a regulation, the sensitive list is mentioned in the recent Regulation on Dredging and Reclamation (Regulation number 2014/R-13, see Section 5.7, page34). The sensitive sites, according to EPA are sites in the Maldives (islands, reefs, mangroves, inter-tidal areas) where developments ought to be restricted, regulated or controlled. Some view those sites mentioned in the sensitive list have no meaning because there is no evidence to show any ‘sensitive features’ of the areas. Goidhoo is not a protected island but the island have Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) list maintained by EPA. Hence this regulation is relevant to the proposed project. 7.3 Relevant regulations and guidelines 7 . 3 . 1 Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation 2012 The Ministry of Environment has issued EIA regulation on May 2012, which guides the process of undertaking the Environmental Impact Assessment in the Maldives – This guideline also provides a comprehensive outline of the EIA process, including the roles and responsibilities of the consultants and the proponents. This regulation outlines every step of the IEE/EIA process beginning from application to undertake an EIA, details on the contents, minimum requirements for consultants undertaking the EIA, format of the EIA/IEE report and many more. The guidance provided in this Regulation was followed in the preparation of this EIA report. The EIA has also been prepared by registered consultants.
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7 . 3 . 2 First Addendum to Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation 2012 This amendment was gazetted on 9th April 2013. As per this amendment the responsible authority has to check the submitted EIA report for everything mentioned in the Regulation’s article (Kaafu) was in order and inform the proponent whether the EIA Report has been accepted or rejected within 2 working days. The penalty for repetitive offenses has been also amended in this amendment of the Regulation. 7 . 3 . 3 Second Addendum to Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation 2012 This amendment was gazetted on 30th August 2015. With this Addendum to the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation 2012, the following important points were noted. - Procedural changes have been made to the EIA process. One of the most important changes was shifting the tourism related developmental project EIA’s to the Ministry of Tourism. Slight changes to the process like finalization of the Terms of Reference during the scoping meeting and changes in the fees structure for review process has been made to three different categories. - Article 8 (a) of the amendment of the decision for screening form is as follows 1) Environmental Management Plan 2) Initial Environmental Examination 3) Environmental Impact Assessment 4) Approval to go forward with the screened project 5) Approval to go forward with the project with as per the mitigation measures proposed by EPA. - The amendment’s article 3(b) says the decision for IEE will be as follows 1) Environmental Impact Assessment Report if the project anticipated to have major environmental impacts 2) Environmental Management Plan 3) Approval to go forward with the project if the project is not anticipated to occur major environmental impacts - Article 10 of this amendment says that two (2) reviewers are required to review the environmental management plan and the selection of the reviewers are to be carried out as per the article 13(b). 7 . 3 . 7 Third Addendum to Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation 2012 Amendment 3 (issued on 11th August 2016) covers the point systems for consultants, categories of the consultants and amendment of the penalties to consultants and proponents who fail to follow the regulation. This EIA report was prepared by a Category A registered EIA consultant. 7 . 3 . 8 Fourth Addendum to Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation 2012 There was a 4th amendment done on the EIA regulation 2012 and gazetted on 19th January 2017. This amendment explains about the projects that can be preceded without an Environmental Impact Assessment when the proponent requests to the Ministry of Environment and Energy in writing along with commitments or guarantee that the Proponent will carry out the mitigation measures that may impact on the Environment due to such projects. A list of such projects given in the amendment is as follows. 1- Deepening of Existing harbors and channels as same as the foot print
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2- Uprooting trees that fall into the existing plots given to citizens for residential purpose
3- Uprooting trees that fall into the roads/path ways to the above plots. (Only councils or who takes such responsibilities can apply).
4- Drilling boreholes to take water.
5- Reclamation carried out as land extension means to the natural existing land. Such lands that are less than 3 years after the reclamation is completed with exception of the projects mentioned article 1 ( c ) of this amendment.
6- Reclamation carried out in a lagoon with an island shape or characteristics. Such lands that are less than 5 years after the reclamation is completed with exception of the projects mentioned article 1 ( c ) of this amendment.
Environmental Impact Assessment shall be carried out and permission shall be obtained in Lands that are mentioned in 5 and 6 as above, when such lands become inhabited. Environmental Impact Assessment shall be carried out in the following projects even in the lands that are reclaimed as per the number 5 and 6 explained above. 1- Projects that involve Dangerous Chemicals
2- Projects that involve in any Oil Storage
3- Projects that involve Incinerators
4- Projects that involves release of any poisonous elements to the atmosphere
5- Projects that involve fibre glass work.
The amendment also says that this amendment will come into force from the date it is gazetted. 7 . 3 . 9 Waste management Regulations The Ministry of Environment has developed national waste management regulation. The key elements of the regulations include: ensure safe disposal of solid waste and encourage recycling and reduction in waste generated, develop guidelines on waste management and disposal and advocate enforcing these guidelines through inter-sectoral collaboration and ensure safe disposal of chemical, industrial and hazardous waste. Waste management for the proposed project during the construction and operation phase will be in line with this regulation. The waste generated from the project site would be taken to the nearest regional waste management facility for processing and disposal. 7 . 3 . 1 0 Regulation cutting down, uprooting and export of t r e e s The Regulation on cutting down, uprooting, digging out and export of trees and palms from one island to another was recently issued by the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Water. Clause 5 (a) of the regulations states that Prior to the commencement of any project(s) that would require the indiscriminate removal and export of trees/palms from one island to another for the purpose of agriculture, development/development, construction or any other purpose, it is mandatory under the Regulation to prepare an EIA Report stating clearly the details of the Project(s) with all necessary information and submit the same through the relevant Ministry to Ministry of Environment and Energy and the project(s) can only commence upon the grant of written approval from the MEE. Article 8 (a) requires permission be obtained from Ministry of Environment and Energy, if more than 10 coconut palms that are of a height of 15 ft (from base of the palm to the tip of the palm frond) are cut, uprooted or relocated to another island. The regulation also ensures the replacement of the vegetation that is lost by imposing the planting of two palms for every palm
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tree that is cut or uprooted (Article 2 (d)). Logging on inhabited islands must be done under supervision of the islands chief or an official appointed by the island chief (Article 8 (c). According to Article 3 (a) no trees can be cut or uprooted within the 15m zone inside from the vegetation line of an island. If there is any mangrove areas in the island, no trees and be uprooted, dig out or cut within the 15m buffer zone around the mangrove area (Article 3 (b)). Uprooting and cutting of the trees would be carried out as outlined in the regulations. Two trees would be planted for each tree removed. This regulation has no implication to the proposed project as it is undertaken in a cleared area of the island. 7 . 3 . 1 1 Dredging and Reclamation regulation Following are the relevant clauses of this regulation. Clause 6, a, and c outlines the situation or cases to which dredging and permit can be given. Clause 7 discusses the types of situations in which dredging and reclamation can be undertaken. Clause 10 outlines the exemptions and exceptional cases where enforcing authority can issue decisions or waive the conditions. Clause 11 outlines the criteria’s to be utilized during dredging and reclamation. Clause 13 outlines the details conditions to be met in a borrow area. This includes, minimum buffer zone between the reef line, shore lines and also buffer zones around reef. Clause 14 outlines the dredge spoil disposal methods and its use. Clause 15 outlines the maximum area for dredging. Under clause 10, this project can be exempted and the regulatory authority has the legal obligation to issue the approval for this. In short the regulation covers situations or cases where dredging permits can be given and types and situations where dredging and reclamation can be undertaken. Criteria for dredging and reclamation, minimum buffer zone, between reef line, shoreline, disposal methods, dredge spoil and maximum area for dredging and reclamation are covered in this regulation. Furthermore, the following points are highlighted. The 21 clauses in the regulation on Dredging and reclamation was gazetted on 2nd April 2013 and this regulation explains in details about the situations of dredging and reclamation. The relevant clauses of this regulation for this project are outlined below. Clause 6 (a). Permission for Dredging and reclamation shall be given as per the following methods. When dredging or reclamation is required, it should be carried out as per the Clause 7 and 8 of the Dredging and Reclamation Regulation. For this the need of dredging or reclamation, land use plan and the details of essential requirement should be submitted to the Implementation Agency. Along with these details, a geo referenced scale map (1:10000) should be submitted and permission should be obtained from the Implementation Agency. Clause 5 (b) says that, when permit explained in Clause 5(a) is obtained, An “Environmental Impact Assessment” Report should be carried out and submitted to the Implementation Agency. Clause 6 ( c ) says when the said (Clause 6 (b) ) Environmental Impact Assessment Report is reviewed by the Implementation Agency and the decision taken by the Implementation Agency should be informed to the proponent. Clause 7 (b) says If the island is leased for Industrial, Agricultural or Tourism related activities or commercial purpose, then the dredging can be carried out to full fill the permit given by the Government Agency. But this dredging can be carried out only if the permitted activity is not possible to proceed due to the accessibility to the island.
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Clause 8 (b) If the island is leased for Industrial, Agricultural or Tourism related activities or commercial purpose, then the reclamation can be carried out to full fill the permitted activity by the Government. But this reclamation can be carried out only if the permitted activity is not possible to proceed due to the shortage of land. Clause 10 of this regulation explains about the exemption situations with the exception of the activities explained in clause 6. Clause 10 (2) says If the island is leased for Industrial, Agricultural or Tourism related activities or commercial purpose, then the dredging and reclamation can be carried out as per the initial concept. Clause 13 explains the various areas banned for dredging and reclamation under this regulation. Clause 13 (d) has given reference to clause 13 (c ) number (4) and says sand mining or reclamation that are 200 meters closer to the areas explained in clause 13 ( c ) number 4 are banned First Amendment to the Dredging and Reclamation Regulation. This amendment to the Regulation came into force on 9th February 2014 and has brought changes to the clause 13 (d) of the Dredging Regulation. The amendment says that the developmental projects planned to carry out under cabinet decision or run under government developmental projects can be preceded even after it falls under clause 13 (d) number 4 along with the conditions given in the first amendment. The proponent shall apply to the Implementation Agency for such activities like sand mining; dredging and reclamation and shall be carried out only after obtaining the permission from the Implementation Agency. The conditions given in the amendment are as follows. (a) Carry out a study on the existence of living flora, fauna and threatened species
(b) Submit a plan and obtain permission for such plans on how to transfer, shift and farm the threatened species
(c) Develop a natural area not smaller than the existing area with the existing characteristics or develop an area with such characteristics that are instructed by the Implementation Agency as per the policy, regulation, standards and set arrangements to protect, manage, and monitor such areas.
(d) Carry out study to monitor the impact on aquifer and to take mitigation measures to prevent from likely impacts and these activities should be monitored by the implementation Agency.
(e) Carry out study on possible flooding and implement a suitable drainage system as mitigation measures to
Therefore this project can be preceded as per the regulations and its amendments and mitigation and monitoring are explained in relevant sections. 7 . 3 . 1 2 Land Use Plan regulation Land Use Plan regulation defines the land allocation and planning regulations for inhabited islands, uninhabited islands and islands for other uses such as industrial and agricultural. This regulation was developed to maximize the use of land considering the size of the population and the development required for the island. 7.4 Responsible Institutions The main government institutions that have roles and responsibilities relevant to this project are summarised below.
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7 . 4 . 1 Ministry of Environment and Energy The Ministry of Environment and Energy is mandated for the effective implementation of the Environmental Protection Act of the country and has the statutory power over issues related to the environment. It has the central control over the environment protection, management, conservation and environmental emergencies. The Ministry operates mainly at a policy level and the more regulatory and technical assessment activities are mandated to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In this respect EPA has now been mandated to manage all issues relating to Environmental Impact Assessment of individual projects. 7 . 4 . 2 Environmental Protection Agency The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) of the Ministry of Environment and Energy has responsibility for efficient operation of the EIA process. This encompasses a number of tasks, including screening of projects and provision of general procedural advice to the project proponents throughout the EIA process. The EPA manages the review of the EIA report and is responsible for any approvals or recommendations associated with the EIA. It is also responsible for verifying that environmental protection measures are properly implemented by undertaking environmental audits in collaboration with other government as well as non‐ government agencies with a role for environmental protection and preservation. 7 . 4 . 3 Goidhoo Island Council After the Decentralization Act, the island councils were given the authority and responsibility to provide the residents of the island with developments and needs and an independent body.
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8 Project Description 8.1 Project proponent This project is proposed by Three EL Construction Company Private Limited. Three Ell is an emerging company mainly dealing with construction and transportation. Three Ell Construction Pvt Ltd has emerged as one of the most respected general contracting companies in the Maldives. Over the years, they have developed multifaceted systems and procedures to ensure control over cost, quality, schedule, scope, and safety. Some of their projects include Ma. Redrose and H. Addoo Villa. 8.2 Project Location and Study Area The proposed project takes place in Goidhoo, located about 257 km North-Northwest of Male’. The island is located at 6°25'50.29"N and 72°55'47.31"E. The closest neighbouring island to Goidhoo is Kanditheemu. The island is located 1 km North West of Goidhoo. Funadhoo, the capital of Shaviyani Atoll is located 51 km South East. Goidhoo has a land area of approximately 100.9 hectares
Figure 1: Location of Goidhoo in Shaviyani Atoll 8.3 Need and Justification for the project The proposed location was allocated by Goidhoo Island Council for the development of slipway facility, based on suitability and availability. The slipway construction site is located in an area designated by island council for industrial activities. The slipway is the starting phase of industrialization of the area. The primary sources of income to the island are from agriculture and fangi vinun. These activities are subject to high income volatility. Some agricultural crops are seasonal. Additionally, little to no fishing could be done at the peak of the south west monsoon. Therefore, the slipway could diversify the local economy to provide income stability to the residents. Furthermore there is no slipway built in any island near that region and there is huge demand for a slipway. It is for these reasons that the Goidhoo Council has decided to lease a land area for the development of a slipway.
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8 . 3 . 1 Project benefits The Proposed project will have direct and indirect positive impact on surrounding area which is as mentioned below Substantial socio-economic benefits
There will be employment opportunity for local people during construction and operation phase
Secondary employment will be generated thereby benefiting locals.
8.4 Scope of works The scope of works in this project constitutes the following. Baseline survey Site development • Building labors accommodation • Harbor construction and channel dredging • Revetment work • Reinforced work Finishing works 8.5 Project Duration It is expected to take 485 days to complete the project. 8.6 Study area and project Boundary Environmental impacts of the proposed Slipway project is anticipated to be localised to the foot print of the construction area, therefore baseline studies were restricted to these area
Figure 2: Location of Slipway and dredging area 8 . 6 . 1 S ize of the Slipway The area for the construction of slipway is 142ft and 352.113ft (50,000ft2). It is constructed to maintain six boats at a time. The proposed dredging area for slipway is 150ft long and 150ft wide. Furthermore constructing a new channel of 65ft width in entrance of the channel and 60ft in entrance to the harbour area and 70ft in length.
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Figure 3: Proposed Slipway and Dredging Area 8.7 Depth of Basin The depth of the basin is -3m below MSL. The basin area would be graded as such that tracks laid on the beach would allow easy lifting from water to slipway area. Bathymetry of the basin area is attached in annex.
Figure 4: Cross section of the basin 8.8 R a i l i n g s To move the boat into the slipway area, railings will be used. Due to the size and weight of the railings, proper piled anchoring systems are required. The anchor system may consist of a reinforced concrete beam held in place by anchor piles.
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Figure 5: Railings used to move the boat (not for scale) 8.9 D r e d g i n g An excavator will be used to dredge the proposed area to obtain the desire depths. The excavator will transfer the dredged material on the dump truck which finally ends up on the dumping location. It is estimated that 13,860 cbm of sand will be dredge from the proposed slipway area. The proposed area will be dredged -3m below MSL.
8 . 1 0 Disposal of Dredge Material According to 3L Construction Company and Island council dredge material will be used to fill Nylon bags for coastal protection, levelling the slipway area and main roads and for reclamation of east side of the proposed dredging area. Initially all the dredge material will be stockpiled in the reclaimed area. 8 . 1 0 . 1 Reclamation The east side of the proposed new harbor area will be reclaimed, in this project. It is estimated that 9750cbm of sand is required for the reclamation.
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Figure 6: Proposed Reclamation Area 8 . 1 0 . 2 L e v e l l i n g In this project two types of levelling is involved which is slipway area levelling and levelling of main roads. According to Island council levelling of main roads will be done if there is excess sand after reclamation, coastal protection and levelling of slipway area. 8 . 1 1 Coastal protection In order to protect reclaimed area and the harbour basin, it is proposed to use nylon bags. Nylon bags will be filled with dredge material (sand), it is estimated that 700 cbm of sand will be used for protection of the basin and reclamated area.
Figure 7: Locations of revetment for coastal protection
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8 . 1 2 Slipway Infrastructure Apart from a boat repairing area, the slipway will contain an area to build accommodation blocks and a restaurant. All the staffs’ accommodation will be quartered in the facility.
Figure 8: Accommodation and restaurant blocks (not for scale).
8 . 1 3 Work Methods 8 . 1 3 . 1 Construction Material Construction materials like cement, reinforcement steel bars, sand, aggregated, etc. will be imported or obtained locally. Getting these materials will be contractor’s responsibility.
8 . 1 3 . 2 Dredging Machinery and Equipment Machineries and equipment’s like dozer, dump truck, excavators, barge and concrete mixer will be used. It is contractor’s duty to find the machineries and equipment’s needed for the work. 8 . 1 4 Project Schedule A tentative project schedule is attached in the annex. 8 . 1 5 Project Inputs and Outputs 8 . 1 5 . 1 Project Inputs during Construction Stage Input resource(s) Source/ Type How to obtain resources 10 to 15 Construction Maldivians +foreign Contractor’s responsibility workers labours Construction materials Wood, reinforcement steel Import and purchase where locally bars, sand, cement, available at competitive prices – aggregates, etc. Contractor’s responsibility. Water supply (during Available water from the From the island or Supply from Male’ construction) island and bottle water when required to be purchased from the island or supply from Male’. Electricity/Energy Electricity from the Diesel-based electricity from island (during construction) island’s main power grid. mains
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Machinery and Truck/pick up Contractor’s responsibility Equipment General construction tools
8 . 1 5 . 2 Project Outputs during Construction Stage Products and Anticipated quantities Method of disposal waste materials Constructional 100 to 200 cbm Reused and sent to landfill (Thilafushi). waste Alternatively with approval from the council, the waste can be managed in the island itself. Noise Localized to the project site Unavoidable during the construction stage. including the surrounding areas. This is unavoidable. Air pollution Limited quantities of dust, Mainly arising as a result of emission from oxides of Nitrogen and sulfur the construction work from use of machinery in the construction zone.
Waste generated Estimated to be 380 liters per Island sewerage disposal system available from workforce person per day now. (sewage, grey water and laundry waste water)
8 . 1 5 . 3 Project Inputs during Operational Stage Input resource (s) Source/ Type How to obtain resources Site officer, cashier, etc. Maldivians 3L construction company through advertising in the island and on local media. Electricity/Energy Electricity from the Diesel-based electricity from island island’s main power mains grid. Water Available water from From the Island or supply from Male’ the island and bottle water when required to be purchased from the island or supply from Male’.
8 . 1 5 . 4 Project Outputs during Operational Stage Products and waste Anticipated quantities Method of disposal/ control/ materials distribution
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Noise Very small to Negligible. -
CO2 emission Not available. Not Emission through the use of energy for expected to be significant. the operation
Solid waste Small amount Packaging waste will be sent to Thilafushi for incineration.
8 . 1 6 Construction works 8 . 1 6 . 1 Mobilization and Material Storage Transportation of construction machineries and equipment will take place once the EIA is approved from the EPA. Site mobilizations and construction related activities will be undertaken within the planned manner. A site office will be setup on the proposed location for the Slipway area. This location has already been approved by the council. All vehicles and machinery as well as site office will be setup here. 8 . 1 7 Risk of accidents and safety measures The project will not have any major health and safety issues due to its small scale. Often in construction environment workers are prone to accidents, so precautionary measures needs to taken. The following is a list of general safety measures: Do not operate heavy equipment that you are not certified to operate and/or that you have not been properly trained or authorized to operate;
Ensure safety/first aid kits and fire extinguishers are available, secured and up-to-date for inspection and/or certification;
Inspect the vehicle and make sure that horns, reflectors, lights and other safety features are in good condition.
When someone is found seriously injured, it is advised: Keep calm.
Seek help immediately.
Accompany the injured person.
Assist in the immediate rescue work as far as possible.
Call the site safety staff.
Do not try to move the injured person unless it is really necessary to do so.
Do not tamper with the accident scene while waiting for the arrival of the investigation team.
8 . 1 8 Project management The project will be managed by 3L Construction Company. The Island Council will be responsible for overall monitoring of the work progress during the construction stage.
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9 Methodology This section outlines the methodologies used in this environmental assessment. The following table outlines a matrix of methodologies used in this project. Details of these methodologies and their descriptions are attached as an annex.
Methodology type Area / environmental aspect Used in this project (yes/no)
General methodologies of data Generally covering the Yes collection broader Environment Mapping and location identification Coastal, terrestrial and marine Yes environment. Marine Environmental survey Marine environment Yes
20 m Line Intercept transect (LIT), Marine environment Yes Reef Check 50 m photo quadrate analysis Marine environment No
Qualitative assessment of the reef Marine environment Yes Permanent photo quadrate Marine environment No Ref fish visual census Marine environment Yes
Marine Water Quality Marine environment Yes Coastal Environment Coastal Environment Yes Shoreline and vegetation line Coastal Environment No mapping Coastal structures mapping Coastal Environment No
Erosion and accretion areas Coastal Environment No mapping Beach profiles Coastal Environment No
Drogues and current Coastal Environment Yes Terrestrial Environment Terrestrial environment Terrestrial floral survey Terrestrial environment No Terrestrial faunal survey Terrestrial environment No Groundwater assessment Terrestrial environment Yes Bathymetry Marine / Coastal Environment Yes Aerial Photos Generally covering the Yes broader Environment Long term weather data Generally covering the Yes broader Environment
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10 Existing Environment of Maldives 1 0 . 1 Existing general environment of M a l d i v e s The general environmental conditions of Maldives are well documented in many EIA reports and reference is made on the following EIA reports. EIA for the proposed access channel at Mathikomandoo, Shaviyani Atoll (Water Solutions Pvt Ltd, 2011). EIA for the development of a resort in Kalhufahalafushi island in Thaa Atoll (Water Solutions Pvt.Ltd, 2006). EIA for the development of a resort in Vagaru island in Shaviyani Atoll (Water Solutions Pvt.Ltd; 2006). 1 0 . 2 Existing Marine Environment The marine environmental survey at Goidhoo island was focused on four sites as indicated in the following diagramme.
Figure 9: Marine Survey Locations Site selection for the marine survey was based on the location where the dredging, reclamation is proposed and as control sites for monitoring purposes Methodology of marine surveys
1 0 . 3 Methodology of marine surveys Several methods are available to estimate the percent benthic cover on coral reefs. Some of the common methods are, rapid visual assessment, line-point intercept, and photo-quadrat surveys. For this particular survey, a photo quadrate method was used. Photo quadrate surveys involve taking photos at a fixed distance from the substrate generally at a random or regular intervals along a transect line. The photo quadrate surveys are undertaken as follows. A transect line of 20 metres at each site, surveyor then places a half a metre quadrate made from PVC along the transect line and takes a photo directly vertically. The second photo is then taken along in the same manner after approximately 1 m away from the first photo. In this manner, photos are taken along the transect line and in total, 10 photos on each transect line is taken.
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1 0 . 3 . 1 Data Processing methodology Analysis of the photos were done using a computer program called, CPCe (Coral Point Count with Excel extensions). This is an internationally recognized software used all over the word to assess the benthic composition of the reefs. In this programme, photographs are analysed using a pre-defined benthic categories. Depending on the type of survey, these categories can be user defined at any given level. Users can have very complex levels ranging from individual coral families or have broader assessments categories. As the objective of this survey was to assess the impact of dredging and reclamation, it made sense to use a broader categories. Hence, benthic categories adopted by the Reef Check protocol was utilized. A text file containing these categories were created and imported to CPCe. The Reef Check protocol allows categorizing life forms followed under the Reef Check protocol, which emphasizes on benthic composition categorizing such as hard corals, sand, rock and others. The emphasis is not on recording corals to their species levels, but rather the general coral and other life forms such as hard and soft corals. This method is more accurate as the percentage of healthy coral cover and other life forms can be more accurately recorded even by a non-experienced surveyor. The following are definition of benthic categories used in this survey. HC: All living coral including bleached coral; includes fire, blue and organ pipe corals SC: Include zoanthids but not anemones (OT) RKC: Coral that has died within the past year; appears fresh and white or with corallite structures still recognizable NIA: All macro-algae except coralline, calcareous and turf (record the substrate beneath for these); Halimeda is recorded as OT; turf is shorter than 3cm. SP: All erect and encrusting sponges (but no tunicates). RC: Any hard substrate; includes dead coral more than 1 yr old and may be covered by turf or encrusting coralline algae, barnacles, etc. RB: Reef rocks between 0.5 and 15cm in diameter SD: Sediment less than 0.5cm in diameter; in water, falls quickly to the bottom when dropped. SI: Sediment that remains in suspension if disturbed; recorded if color of the underlying surface is obscured by silt. OT: Any other sessile organism including sea anemones, tunicates, gorgonians or non- living substrate. SG: All types of sea grass observed categorized in the field SG. Each of the 10 photos from transect are imported, cropped and prepared for analysis. The CPCe program then generates a matrix of random points overlaid on the image for each point to be visually identified. Users can then input the defined categories for each photo and once all the photos are analyzed, the results are displayed on a table. 1 0 . 4 C o r a l r e e f Four sites were surveyed to assess the marine environment as baseline for reef benthic community. One site is from inside the harbour area where dredging are slipway is proposed. 1 0 . 4 . 1 Benthic composition at site 1 (M1) Site 1 is selected from proposed dredging area. Benthic substrate of this area is dominated by rubble (34%) and sand (34%) respectively. Live corals in this area is dominated by coral massives corals. Fishes observed on the site include Butterfly Fish and Parrot Fish. The following graph outlines the status of site 2.
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Figure 10: Percentage benthic composition at site 1 (15 February 2018)
Figure 11: Photos taken from site 1 (M1) (15 February 2018)
1 0 . 4 . 2 B e n t h i c composition at site 2 (M2) Site 2 also selected from proposed dredging area. Benthic substrate of this area is dominated by rubble (29%) and sand (30%) respectively. Live corals in this area is also dominated by massives corals. Fishes observed on the site include Parrot Fish and Surgeon Fish and Butterfly Fish. The following graph outlines the status of site 2.
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Figure 12: Percentage benthic composition at site at site 2 (M2) (15 February 2018)
Figure 13: Photos taken from site 2 (M2) (15 February 2018)
1 0 . 4 . 3 Benthic composition at site 3 (M3) Site 3 is selected from proposed reclamation area on the east side of the dredging area. Benthic substrate of this area is dominated by sea grass (84%). During the survey no fishes were identified in this location, probably because of the sedimentation. The following graph outlines the status of site 3.
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Figure 14: Percentage benthic composition at site at site 3 (M3) (15 February 2018)
Figure 15: Photos taken from site 3 (M3) (15 February 2018)
1 0 . 4 . 4 Benthic composition at site 4(M4) Site 4 is selected as a control site from south-west side of the Island. Benthic substrate of this area is dominated by Rock (84%) and Dead coral (16%). Live corals in this area is also dominated by massives corals pocillopora. Fishes observed on the site include Parrot Fish and Surgeon Fish, Moorish Idol and Groupers. The following graph outlines the status of site 4.
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Figure 16: Percentage benthic composition at site at site 4 (M4) (15 February 2018)
Figure 17: Photos taken from site 4 (M4) (15 February 2018)
1 0 . 5 Status of fish abundance The amount and type of fish present at a given site can be a good indicator of the marine environment. For example, increased grazers are generally a sign of increased nutrients in the area, thus decreased coral cover and increased algal cover. The following table outlines the fish count survey at all the sites.
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Table 1: Fish abundance based on the fish survey at survey sites (15 February 2018) Site M1 Site M2 Site M3 Site M4 Family Anthias - - - - Butterfly fishes (Chaetodontidae) R R - C Damselfishes (Pomacentridae) - - - - Groupers - - - R Rudder Fish - - - R Moorish idol (Zanclidae) - - - R Parrotfishes (Scaridae) R R - C Snappers (Lutjanidae) - - - - Soldier fish - - - - Squirrelfishes (Holocentridae) - - - - Surgeon fishes (Acanthuridae) - R - C Wrasses (Labridae) - - - - Jacks - - - - Turtle - - - - Shark - - - - Ray - - - - A= Abundant (Meaning that during the 15 minute time swim survey, species counts were recorded more than 50, hence it is difficult to count their numbers). C=Common (Meaning that during the 15 minute time swim survey, they were spotted occasionally and throughout the survey, but their numbers were less than 50). R=Rare (Meaning that during the survey, only few of these species were observed, often 1 or 2.
1 0 . 6 Marine water quality and bathymetry The primary objective of the marine water quality sampling was to determine the baseline conditions of the marine water in the project site. Qualitative and quantitative assessments were made on seawater from one location. The bathymetry of the proposed dredging and reclamation area is attached as an annex. The following table illustrates the result of the marine water quality test. Table 2: Results of the marine water quality tests undertaken in Goidhoo Island Water Quality Site SW1 Optimal range Ref Physical appearance Clear with particles.
Electrical Conductivity 48800 (us/cm) Temperature C 24.3 18 - 32 Degree GBRMPA 2009 Celcius Salinity (PPT) 31.88 3.2% - 4.2% GBRMPA 2010 pH 8.21 8 to 8.3. Levels below 7.4 will cause stress
Turbidity (NTU) 0.236 3 to 5 NTU. > 5 NTU Cooper et al 2008 causes stress
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1 0 . 7 Existing Terrestrial Environment 1 0 . 7 . 1 Section Brief Terrestrial vegetation of Goidhoo was studied using the ground trothing. The objective of the survey was to assess the existing island vegetation and assess whether specific key activities of the project such as construction of slipway would require clearing of any vegetation. The area for the proposed slipway construction only contain 3 mature Sea hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceus) trees. Therefore vegetation clearance is required. Terrestrial Environment of the island was done by using the following methods: 1- High definition low aerial photography to assess the vegetation and the island as a whole from above.
2- Ground truthing of the island and by undertaking a visual inspection of the area where Slipway will be constructed
Figure 18: Ariel View of the Proposed Slipway area. 1 0 . 8 Climate Settings
The Maldives, in general, has a warm and humid tropical climate with average temperatures ranging between 25°C to 30°C and relative humidity ranging from 73 percent to 85 per cent. The country receives an annual average rainfall of about 2000mm. There is considerable variation of climate between northern and southern atolls. 1 0 . 8 . 1 R a i n f a l l
Data from Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) shows that annual average rainfall in Maldives is about 2107mm in 2016. There is a marked variation in rainfall across Maldives with an increasing trend towards south. The annual rainfall in 2016 in north is 1715.6mm and for south is 2402.8mm (MMS, 2017). The southwest monsoon is known as wet monsoon with monthly average rainfall ranging from 125-250mm. The northeast monsoon is known as the dry season with average monthly rainfall of 50-75mm.
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Figure 19: Monthly average rainfall 2010-2016 (Source: Maldives Meteorological Service)
Figure 20: Monthly rainfall data of Hanimaadhoo station for 2016 (Source: Maldives Meteorological Service) 1 0 . 8 . 2 Temperature
Daily temperatures of Maldives vary little throughout the year with a mean annual temperature of 28C. The annual mean maximum temperature recorded for Male’ during the period 1967-1995 was 30.4C and the annual mean minimum temperature for the same period was 25.7C. The highest recorded temperature for Male’ was 94.0C on 16th and 28th of April 1973. The hottest month recorded was April 1975 with a maximum monthly average
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temperature of 32.7C, the next highest being 32.6C in April 1998. The lowest minimum average temperature of 23.7C was recorded in July 1992.
1 0 . 8 . 3 Air Quality
Air quality of the Maldives is generally considered to be good and is in pristine state. As the islands of the Maldives are small, the sea breezes flush the air masses over the islands and keep air over the islands fresh from the sea. However, recently it has been observed that trans-boundary air pollution is affecting the air quality of the Maldives.
Trans-boundary air pollution in the Maldives became first known in 1997, when large parts of the country were affected by haze caused by forest fires in Indonesia. The haze layer blanketed the country between October 1997 and December 1997 and significantly affected the routine lives of the Maldivians. The actual state of the trans-boundary movement of air pollutants over the Maldives was measured in the Indian Ocean Experiment (INDOEX). INDOEX was carried out by a team of more than 200 international scientists and was led by the Centre for Clouds, Chemistry and Climate (C4) of the University of California. INDOEX results showed widespread pollution over large sections of the Indian Ocean. In March and April 1999, the scientists were surprised to find a dense brownish pollution haze layer stretching an area of more than 10 million square kilometres over the Indian Ocean tropical region. Because of the pollution, visibility over the open ocean dropped below 10 km, a visibility which is typically found near polluted regions in the eastern United States and Europe (C4, 2000).
1 0 . 8 . 4 Hazards and Disasters 10.8.4.1 Vulnerability to Natural Disasters The islands of the Maldives are less prone to tropical cyclones and are only impacted in the northern part of the country by weak cyclones that formed in the southern part of the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. Since 1877, only 11 cyclones crossed the archipelago (Maniku, 1990). Most of the cyclones crossed Maldives north of 6.0o N and none of them crossed south of 2.7o N during the period. All the cyclones that affected Maldives were formed during the months of October to January except one, which formed in April (UNDP, 2006).
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Figure 21: Cyclonic Wind Hazard Map (source: UNDP, 2006) The northern atolls have a greater risk of cyclonic winds and storm surges. This reduces gradually to very low hazard risk in the southern atolls. The maximum probable wind speed in Zone 5 is 96.8 knots (180 kilometres per hour) and the cyclonic storm category is a lower Category 3 on Suffir-Simpson scale. At this speed, high damage is expected from wind, rain and storm surge hazards (UNDP, 2006). The following figure shows historical earthquakes around Maldives; and three events of magnitude above 7.0 struck the region which had their sources in the Indian Ocean (UNDP, 2006).
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Figure 22: UNDP (2006) identified that hazard risk from earthquake is low for the Maldives and considered as a disaster risk for only islands located in the south of the country. UNDP (2006) identified that hazard risk from earthquake is low for the Maldives and considered as a disaster risk for only islands located in the south of the country.
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Figure 23: Earthquake Hazard Zone (source: UNDP, 2006) Maldives faces tsunami threat largely from the east, and lower threat from the north and south. Islands along the eastern fringe of the atolls are more prone to tsunami hazard than those along the northern and southern fringes. Islands along the western fringe experience a relatively low tsunami hazard. Historically, Maldives has been affected by three earthquakes which had their sources in the Indian Ocean. Of the 85 tsunamis generated since 1816, 67 originated from the Sumatra Subduction zone in the east and 13 from the Makran Coast Zone in the north and Carlsburg Transform Fault Zone in the south. The probable maximum tsunami wave height is estimated at 4.5 metres.
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Figure 24: Tsunami Hazard Zones (adopted from UNDP, 2006) 10.8.4.2 Natural Vulnerability of the Islands The islands of the Maldives have natural characteristics which make them vulnerable to disasters such as tsunami. An island’s Natural Vulnerability depends on geographic and geomorphologic characteristics of the island. These include geographic features of the island like the side of the country where the island is located, the formation of the island, location of the island respect to the atoll, orientation of the island, region of the country where island is located, level of shadow to the island from the reefs and other islands; area of the inland lake found on the island, width of the island’s house reef, coastal defence structures on the island,
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shape of the island and the area of the island. A Model to Integrate the Management of Hazards and Disasters in the National Sustainable Development Planning of the Maldives which was developed as part of the Masters of Science (Hazard and Disaster Management) thesis at the University of Canterbury (Jameel 2007) identified the relationship between natural characteristics of the island and the natural vulnerability of the islands using the data that was collected following the Indian Ocean Tsunami.
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1 0 . 9 Existing Socio - Economic Environment 1 0 . 9 . 1 Overview of Shaviyani atoll Miladhuhmadulu Uthuruburi, more commonly known as Shaviyani atoll is located in the third north most atoll. This administrative atoll is in a section of the geographic atoll ‘Thiladhuhmathi’ which is part of 4 administrative atolls. Thiladhuhmathi atoll is also the largest geographic atoll in the Maldives. The administrative Shaviyani atoll has 13 inhabited islands and 1 resort. The capital of Shaviyani atoll is Funadhoo, located on the eastern rim of the atoll. The following table shows the population of the inhabited islands in Shaviyani atoll according to the 2014 census.
Table 3: Population statistics for Shaviyani Atoll (Census 2014)
Population 2014 Locality (Including resident foreigners) Total Male Female Kaditheemu 1,094 480 614 Noomaraa 348 161 187 Goidhoo 515 240 275 Feydhoo 741 335 406 Feevah 660 313 347 Bilehffahi 484 236 248 Foakaidhoo 1,366 641 725 Narudhoo 491 230 261 Maroshi 439 195 244 Lhaimagu 597 298 299 Komandoo 1,111 541 570 Maaugoodhoo 802 372 430 Funadhoo 2,104 999 1,105 Milandhoo 1,884 868 1,016
1 0 . 9 . 2 Goidhoo Island Goidhoo is located on the East rim, on the upper half of Shaviyani atoll. According to the 2014 census, the population of the island is 520. However as of 2018 the number of residents registered in the island is 759 (Goidhoo Island Council, 2018). The total area of the Island is 100.9 Ha. 10.9.2.1 Employment Primary sources of income are from agriculture, and fangi vinun. Large portion of the island is covered in vegetation which contain coconut palms. These palms provide the dry coconut leaves which are used to weave the thatched roofing (fangi), which are supplied to the resorts. 10.9.2.2 Health and Education Goidhoo has a School which teaches from Pre-school to secondary (up to grade 10). The school teaches a mix of Science and Business streams. The school has 123 students enrolled for the year 2018.
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Health Centres are present in the Islands of Shaviyani Atoll to provide residents with basic health care and provisions. The health centre in Goidhoos has 1 doctor for general consultations. For serious emergencies or health conditions the residents have to use facilities in Sh. Fonadhoo and H.Dh. Kulhudhuffushi. 10.9.2.3 Utilities Round-the-clock electricity is provided by Fenaka Cooperation. The power plant operated by Fenaka has 3 generators (150kW, 120kW and 80kW). The 150 and 120kW generators are currently operational whereas the 80kW generator is to be operational in the near future. Currently the quality of ground water in the island is suitable for daily use. However, rain water is utilised for drinking. Septic tanks are used as means of sewage disposal as proper sewage disposal system is yet to be built in the Island. The atoll has a network of ferries which connect the islands. The ferries provide easy means to travel about within the atoll. The island does not have a vessel to transport goods and people. Therefore Vessels from Kanditheem are the primary mode of transport to nearby Islands.
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11 Environmental Impacts 1 1 . 1 Assessing and identification of I m p a c t Environmental Impact identification has been undertaken by considering the proposed activities and examining the level of impact the proposed development will have on the environment. Each activity was then examined in detail to identify the construction methods, technology and other factors that would determine the potential impact of the various activities. The following two methods were used to identify the impacts of this project. Impact Identification Matrix (refer to the matrix) Expert judgment. This method relied on experience gained from similar projects in Maldives. 1 1 . 2 Impact identification matrix This matrix was designed to help provide an assessment and screening of the potential environmental impacts of this project. The matrix considered 17 potential environmental factors. Indicators are listed for each factor and these are used as a weighing scale. The project components are then assessed against each factor, scoring them on a scale of 1 to 10. This tool was thus utilized to help provide an assessment and screening of the potential environmental impacts of this project. The matrix will identify the impact types. Once the impact types are determined, the matrix is then used to assess the impact significance together with the network diagramme and expert judgment. This matrix contains: An impact assessment matrix which lists all of the 17 environmental factors and allows, for each one, to provide a score (1-10) and any additional comments. Each factor considers several sub categories (not indicated in the following matrix), depending on the project type and a total score is derived by averaging the individual scores. A summary of scores for each factors and the impact type, negative, positive or neutral. All types of projects that are listed in the EIA Regulation of 2012 can be assessed using this tool. The following table outlines the impact assessment matrix and the scores for the 17 categories derived for this project.
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Table 4: Impact assessment matrix for the project Impacts Total score Negative Neutral Positive (1-3) (4 -7) (8 -10) Air pollution 5.00 x Waste 5.00 x Water pollution 1.00 x Noise/Vibration 2.00 x Amenity 8.00 x Ground water 4.00 x conservation Energy 4.00 x Energy efficiency 4.00 x Access to quality green 7.00 x space Flooding 6.00 x Transport 9.00 x Biodiversity 4.00 x Local environmental 4.00 x quality Resource depletion 5.00 x Health gain 4.00 x Employment 7.00 x Socio-economic 8.00 x implications
Scale Score 1-3, Negative Environmental Impact Scale Score 4-7; Neutral Environmental Impact Scale Score 8-10; Positive Environmental Impact Note: * Bacteriological water quality; ** Salinity of water quality.
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1 1 . 3 Magnitude of impacts Environmental impacts of the proposed work have been examined through the above mentioned three processes and the results are outlined in the following pages. By using the impact assessment matrix as a tool, the magnitude of the impacts can be assessed as outlined in the following table. Table 5: Impact magnitudes and their corresponding scores Scores based on the impact assessment matrix < Negative Impacts > < Neutral Impacts > < Positive Impacts >* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Magnitude Major 2, Minor 4 &5 Minor, 6 & 7 Good Very Excellent of adverse adverse Negligible good impacts. 3, Moderate adverse
This EIA identifies and quantifies the significance of impacts on the environment from the proposed project. Impacts on the environment were identified and described according to their location/attribute, extent (magnitude) and characteristics (such as short-term or long term, direct or indirect, reversible or irreversible) and assessed in terms of their significance according to the following categories: Negligible – the impact is too small to be of any significance; Minor– the impact is minor; Minor adverse – the impact is undesirable but accepted; Moderate adverse – the impact give rise to some concern but is likely to be tolerable in short-term (e.g. construction phase) or will require a value judgment as to its acceptability; Major adverse – the impact is large scale giving rise to great concern; it should be considered unacceptable and requires significant change or halting of the project. Positive – the impact is likely to bring a positive change in the sense that it is aimed at further minimizing the impacts as a result of the proposed actions. 1 1 . 4 Uncertainties in Impact Prediction Environmental impact prediction involves a certain degree of uncertainty as the natural and anthropogenic impacts can vary from place to place due to even slight differences in ecological, geomorphological or social conditions in a particular place. There is also limited data and information regarding some sites under consideration, which makes it difficult to predict impacts. However, the level of uncertainty, in the case of this project is expected to be low to high as this project does not require significant urban environmental modifications. The reef area proposed for the construction of the deep sea outfall was not considered to be a high sensitive area as the percentage of coral cover is generally low. As a result, extensive damage to the marine environment during this construction period is not expected to occur. During the construction period, within a certain area where vegetation is not cleared, all the mature trees need to be cut and roots removed to lay the sewer pipe. This vegetation removal is required only within the boundary of the proposed new roads. Underbrush clearing in this as well as in the proposed STP location for the pump station is expected to take place but is not going to be a significant impact. Removal and cutting of very limited mature trees including coconuts will not alter the urban environment significantly. The following tables outlines the impacts and mitigation measures proposed as well as the matrix of impacts and their characterization. Reference to the matrix was derived from (Hoepner, 1999).
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1 1 . 5 Impacts and mitigation measures Activity / Stage Potential Impacts Mitigation measures Cost of Resources Mitigation required for mitigation Construction period Impacts on the terrestrial environment from civil works The impact from civil works in the construction phase will have the direct, shot-term impacts. The impact on the marine environment will result from the following activities. Dredging Sedimentation and turbidity resulting in poor water Cost included in Water quality There are not many options that can be quality which negatively impacts vitality of marine the project. meters undertaken to reverse this impact of organisms. sedimentation. However the following Alteration of bottom substrate topography. mitigation measures will help and will be Degradation of sea water quality due to alteration to undertaken. littoral sediment transport regime causing turbidity. Plan the pumping periods taking into account the weather and wave conditions of the area.
Reclamation Reclamation of the lagoon will alter seabed and Reclamation shall be undertaken by disperse sediment plumes and will affect the coral creating a sand bund around the growth of the area. reclamation area to reduce sedimentation impact, sand bags can be used for this purpose. Once the reclamation is completed these sand bags can be removed. Furthermore it is important to carry this activity during calm weather at low tides. Air Pollution Emissions from vehicular engine and operations of There are not many options that can be Cost included in machine that use diesel and petrol would include undertaken to reverse this impact of the project. carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen sedimentation. However quality of the oxides. For the proposed project carbon emissions machinery could be maintained to limit
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Activity / Stage Potential Impacts Mitigation measures Cost of Resources Mitigation required for mitigation are considered to be negligible. However carbon the emissions from vehicles and emissions are a major contributor to global machines. warming and hence the impact would cumulatively add to the global burden. Noise Noise generated during construction will not be an Elimination of noise may be totally Work protocols issue as the construction process will not generate achieved, as construction takes place one will be outlined in high noise throughout the life cycle. side of the island. the contract document
Operational period
Impacts on the marine environment Changes in Dredging and coastal structures would have some - hydrodynamics effect on the hydrodynamics of the island. With the proposed coastal protection measures will prevent the slipway area in the harbor from degrading. Socio-economic impact Positive The construction of a harbor will benefits the - - Economic residents of the island as it will allow them to use impacts the slipway for overhauling, maintenance of dhonis and job opportunities.
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1 1 . 6 Impacts on the Environment and their mitigation measures The following table outlines the matrix of specific impacts and their characterizations. Table 6: Matrix of specific impacts and their characterization
Impact indicator
Impact Impact type (NEG or + POS) (H/M/L)* Significant Direct Indirect Maginitude (N/M/MA/MoA/MaA) term Short # Long term Unavoidable Reversible Irreversible Cumulative Required Mitigation Environmental impacts during construction phase Management of Construction Debris / green waste Neg L x N x x x x Injuries and accidents Neg L x M x x x x Poor quality work Neg M x M x x x x Noise Neg L x N x x x Energy Consumption Neg L x M x x x x Air Quality Neg L x N x x x x Broader environment Neg L x M x x x x Marine Resource Neg L X M X X X X Solid waste Neg H x N x x x Increased temperature of the urban environment Neg H x x MoA x x x x x Economic impacts POS H x x H x - - - - - Indirect financial savings POS H x x x x x x Increase the value of the island and community POS H x x x x x x Propagation and development of complementary businesses POS H x x x x x x + POS = positive impacts, NEG= negative impacts * H=high, M=Moderate, L=Low # N=Negligible, M=Minor, MA=Minor Adverse; MoA= Moderate adverse; MaA=Major Adverse
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12 Stakeholder Consultations 1 2 . 1 Consultation with the Island Council As per the ToR, a stakeholder meeting was undertaken with Goidhoo Island Council regarding the project on 15th February 2018 at Goidhoo Island Council meeting room at 12:00 PM. Below are the main discussion points of the meeting. Goidhoo Island Council has confirmed that the 50000 square feet land has been given to 3L construction for the development of a slipway Goidhoo Island Council president Mr. Ibrahim Shahid has confirmed that, they got the approval from Ministry of housing and Infrastructure for the development of the slipway, Council noted that the area allocated for the slipway was cleaned long before so vegetation clearance is not required, Council also noted that the distance between mangrove and slipway is about 30 feet (9.14 meters),
1 2 . 2 Consultation with Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure As per the ToR, a stakeholder meeting was undertaken with Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure regarding the project on 21st March 2018 at Housing Ministry meeting room at 11:45. Below are the main discussion points of the meeting. Goidhoo Council should get an approval from ministry of Housing and Infrastructure, if they are trying to get an area reclaimed. It should be specific what they are trying to do in the reclaimed area, if it is not appropriate work approval might not be given, After reclamation, 3L construction company should provide all the information along with the size of the reclaimed area to Maldives Land and Survey Authority,
12.3 Consultation with Public As per the ToR, a stakeholder meeting was undertaken with Goidhoo public regarding the project on 15th February 2018. Below are the main discussion points: Most of people interviewed mentioned the need for a slipway, especially the people who owns a boat, They have also highlighted that constructing a slipway will increase job opportunities in the Island, They have also noted that a slipway will increase secondary opportunities and will increase economy of the Island
Table 7: List of People Consulted Name Title Organization Contact info. Hussain Rasheed Director MHI - Planning 3004380 Fathmath Shaan Assistant Director MLSA 3004257 Nafha Aujaz Environment MHI - Infrastructure 3004110 Analyst Ibrahim Shahid Goidhoo Council Goidhoo Council 9673878 President Ahmed Waheed Goidhoo Council Goidhoo Council 9980804 Vice-president
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Name Title Organization Contact info. Hassan Shahid - Goidhoo School 7742445 Hussain Waheed - FENAKA 9779970
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13 Alternatives This section looks at alternative ways of undertaking the proposed project. There are two basic options: (1) leave the problem as it is (no project option), or (2) take measures to resolve the problem (undertake the project option). If the project were to continue, it would be necessary to take economic, ecological and environmental aspects of the project into consideration and ensure that these concerns exist within a delicate balance. Neither the economic benefits nor the environmental and ecological concerns can be avoided. Therefore, it is important to consider all options and ensure that the best available option(s) is chosen to solve the issues/problems. A single activity can bear effects on a considerable number of key components determining a range of closely interconnected impacts. The relative importance of each of these beneficial and detrimental impacts has to be evaluated in the context of a set of alternative options. The effectiveness of an EIA process depends on the successful identification of these alternatives. We can then aim at minimising negative impacts and maximising positive ones acting on specific activities through selection of best alternative options and / or mitigation measures. 1 3 . 1 No Project Option It should be noted that the “no project” option cannot be excluded without proper evaluation. Direct benefits from the project implementation include establishment of an appropriate wastewater collection and disposal system that will benefit the community in many ways. The project will improve the environmental value of the island, have economic benefits and promote sustainable development. Without this project, large amounts of wastewater risks continuous pollution of the ground and the near shore environment without having the opportunity to improve the situation. Hence, the ground water contamination will continue to further exacerbate. In this report, this alternative was considered as the baseline against which to evaluate the other various options. Hence, the no project option takes the following into account. The existing traditional methods of docking will be used without any upgrades and shortcomings, The boat owners will continue to face the ongoing difficulties due to lack of a slipway. The main advantages and disadvantages of these are given in the following table. Strategy Advantages Disadvantages
Allow the Environmental problems related No upgrading means that the existing to upgrading can be avoided. community will continue to suffer traditional No upgrading costs. difficulties and shortcomings. methods of No slipway means that the boat docking to be owners will need to travel a long used without distance for docking. any upgrades.
Figure 25: Advantages and disadvantages of the no project option 1 3 . 2 Alternative material for coastal protection 1 3 . 2 . 1 Use of Rock Boulders The proposed coastal protection measure is to use Nylon bags for the protection of basin and reclamation area. The alternative material is to use rock boulders, however such structure are used for coastal protection and requires suitable crane for lifting works. Furthermore rock boulders are more expensive than Nylon as well as more manpower and machinery.
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1 3 . 2 . 2 Use of Geotextile Bags The next alternative material for coastal protection is to use geotextile bags. These are easily implementable as long as sand is available and much long lasting and efficient than jumbo bags. 1 3 . 3 Alternative Excavation Method The method used for deepening the proposed area is using excavator, will have significant impacts on the environment. One alternative to employ a cutter-suction dredger which reduces the amount of silt suspended in the water column. It will also eliminate the need for blasting hard substrate if encountered. However, the use of cutter-suction dredger for the small scale dredging project is not economical due to the high costs of mobilization and operation. Given the financial constraints this technology could not be used for this project. 1 3 . 4 Preferred Alternatives Several alternatives have been preferred including no project options. An alternative location has not been considered as changing the location might involve clearing a wide area, as this location has already been cleared. There are not many alternative to the project or its elements. The preferred alternative for this project is to use geotextile bags for coastal protection.
1 3 . 4 . 1 Mitigation Measures for the Preferred Alt e r n a t i v e Following mitigation measures are proposed: Special attention should be given to avoid damage to geo-bags during their placement, such as ensuring that the surface is undamaged. Fill the geobags using fine sand that will prevent rupture and damage to the bags
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14 Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan 1 4 . 1 Introduction Environmental management and monitoring is essential to ensure that potential impacts are minimized and to mitigate unanticipated impacts. Monitoring will be carried out as part of the environmental impact assessment and monitoring requirements addressed in this EIA report. The following table summarizes the aspects of monitoring. 1 4 . 2 Environmental management plan An environmental management plan is outlined in this section. This plan outlines the measures that need to be undertaken during construction period. The management plan should be followed during the construction period. The plan also outlines the monitoring components. A detail monitoring plan is separately outlined. 1 4 . 3 Cost of Monitoring The proponent has committed fully for the monitoring programme outlined in this report. The total cost of undertaking the regular monitoring is estimated in the following table. Cost of monitoring includes all data collection and reporting to the client as well as the relevant government agencies. 1 4 . 4 D u r a t i o n of Monitoring Monitoring will include marine, terrestrial and social components. The proposed scheduled for monitoring has been prepared for 12 months during the construction period as well as annually during the operational stage. During the annual monitoring, some aspects will need to be monitored more frequently during the year. Hence, this schedule will be applicable for monitoring during the construction period and annually during the operational stage after the project. Monitoring will be undertaken by subcontracting the work to an independent consultant or a consulting firm. 1 4 . 5 M e t h o d s of Monitoring Environmental monitoring will be undertaken using standard methods described in the Methodology section. Monitoring is recommended for marine, coastal and social aspects. 1 4 . 6 Monitoring Responsibility Monitoring responsibility will be with the client and financial provisions will be made in the project to undertake the monitoring. 1 4 . 7 M o n i t o r i n g R e p o r t A detailed monitoring report should be compiled after the completion of the civil works. During the construction period, summary monitoring reports must be provided every two months and final report should be provided at the end of the construction stage and should adhere to EIA Regulations, 2012. During the operational stage, regular monitoring reports should be provided once every three months. This report will be submitted to the relevant government agencies for compliance. The report will include details of the site, data collection and analysis, quality control measures, sampling frequency and monitoring analysis and details of methodologies and protocols followed.
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1 4 . 8 Environment Management Plan Figure 26: Schedule for environmental monitoring during the construction period as well as per annum during operation period.
Monitoring Attribute Indicator Methodology Monitoring Frequency Cost during Cost Per (construction annum
Construction Operational phase). (operational stage stage phase)
Noise No complaints Complains received - - - - regarding noise from workers / neighbours / community members / schools
Marine environment
Diversity and Number / percentage of Qualitative & Quantitative - Annually - $700 abundance of fish selected fish communities at sites M3 and M4
Sedimentation Sedimentation rate Installing sediment traps in Once a month - $1500 3 control locations in nearby patch reefs
Marine water quality at Physical appearance, Onsite or Lab analysis Every month Once after $500 $150.00 survey site turbidity, pH and during project conductivity completion
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construction period.
Socio-economic
Community satisfaction To assess the Through periodic surveys - Annually - US$ 500 community’s satisfaction about the project.
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15 Conclusion This EIA report is prepared for the construction of a slipway in the Island of Goidhoo Island in Shaviyani Atoll. The project involving the construction of a slipway, dredging a harbour and channel, reclamation and revetment as coastal protection will be implemented by 3L construction company Pvt. Ltd The proposed project aims to construct a slipway in the island of Goidhoo in Shaviyani Atoll. Due to the location of the slipway, requires the construction of a new harbour area along with an entrance channel. Additionally, the dredge materials to be used to level the roads, slipway area, for coastal protection and to reclaim the east side of the newly constructed harbour area. The EIA looked into the major impacts due to the proposed Environmental impacts of the project would occur during the construction stage and the operational stage and the mitigation measures that could be taken. Several environmental impacts of this proposed project have been examined through a number of processes. These include consultations with the project development team, field surveys, observations and assessment, and field experience gained from similar development projects implemented throughout the country. Potential positive and negative impacts on the environment have been considered. The assessment indicates environmental impacts, during the construction. Environmental impacts of the project would occur during the construction stage and the operational stage. At the construction stage, are impacts related to construction waste, sediment, and noise. During operation stage it is believed that the most significant impact would be increase in waste. An environmental monitoring plan has been developed including important elements that require regular checks, which mainly focus on marine components such as sedimentation rate, water quality and the coral cover. This monitoring component will be adhered to and will allow the assessment of changes due to construction of the slipway. Due to the scale of the project, sediment, dust emission and noise are temporary and short-lived impacts and if proper measures are taken, then the negative impacts could be significantly reduced. Impacts during operation period are long term and mostly positive impacts. In order to minimize the negative impact during operational stage it is recommended to take mitigation measures significantly during dredging. Furthermore, the benefits of the project (including positive environmental impacts) far outweigh the negative impacts of the project identified. The proposed project work will need to be closely monitored by the Ministry of Environment in consultation with atoll and island council. As the success of such projects can only be undertaken with proper monitoring, it is strongly encouraged to undertake the monitoring programme outlined in this report.
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16 People who have assisted in the preperation of this report
EIA People who registration Page assisted in data number (only Chapter Signature number collection and for those report writing registered consultants)
Introduction Abdhulla Fazeel
Abdul Aleem
Project Description Mohamed Umar EIA T07/2017
Hassan Shah EIA P02/2007
Project Setting Ahmed Jameel EIA P07/2007 (Legislative section)
Abdul Aleem
Existing Nashfa Nashidh Environment
Hassan Shah EIA P02/2007
Abdul Aleem Impact and
Mitigation Ahmed Jameel EIA P07/2007
Nashfa Nashidh
Stakeholder
Consultations Mohamed Umar EIA T07/2017
Hassan Shah EIA P02/2007
Monitoring Abdul Aleem
Ahmed Jameel EIA P07/2007
Alternatives Mohamed Umar EIA T07/2017
Abdul Aleem
Conclusion Nashfa Nashidh
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EIA People who registration Page assisted in data number (only Chapter Signature number collection and for those report writing registered consultants)
Abdhulla Fazeel
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17 Acknowledgements Various people have assisted the consulting team in preparing this report, name and their designations are listed below. CV’s of the field assistants are attached as an annex. Water Solutions would like to thank their support and assistance provided in completion of this report. 1- Abdul Aleem, BSc, MPH – Mapping and GIS 2- Ahmed Jameel, B. Eng (Environmental), MSc – Environmental (EIA-P07/07) 3- Hamdhulla Shakeeb, - Surveyor. 4- Mohamed Umar, Junior Environmental Consultant (EIA T07/2017) 5- Nashfa Nashidh, Junior Environmental Consultant 6- Abdhulla Fazeel, Junior Environmental Consultant 7- Goidhoo Island Council 8- Water Solutions staff
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18 Reference Books and Sources Blue Peace,. (2017, August 23). Conservation and Management of Maldivian Mangrove Habitats – Baseline Study. Retrieved from Conserving Mangroves through the Development of an Informative Website and Community Advocacy: http://www.bluepeacemaldives.org/mangroves/ Department of National Planning. (2009). Statistical Year Book. Male: DNP. EPA. (2015). DESIGN CRITERIA AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONVENTIONAL GRAVITY SEWERAGE SYTEMS. Male', Republic of Maldives: Environmental Protection Agency. Falkland, T. (2000). Report on Groundwater Investigations, . Male': Ministry of Atolls Administration. Hoepner, T. (1999). A Procedure for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Seawater Desalination Plants. Desalination, vol.124, pp. 1-12. Jameel, A. (2007). Developing a Disaster Profile for Maldives, A thesis for the Masters Degree. Chirstchurch, New Zealand: University of Cantebury. Kargeorgos, P., Latos, M., Kotsifaki, C., & Lazaridis, M. (2010). Treatment of unpleasant odors in municipal wastewater treatment plants. Water Science and Technology, , 2635-2644. Ministry of Planning and National Development. (2006). Analytical Report of Population and Housing Census. Male': Ministry of Planning and National Development. UNEP, M. o. (n.d.). State of the Environment Report . Maldives: UNEP2002. Water Solutions Pvt Ltd. (2006). EIA for the development of Sewerage system in Nilandhoo Faafu Atoll. Male': Water Solutions Pvt Ltd. Water Solutions Pvt.Ltd. (2006). EIA for the development of a resort in Kalhufahalafushi in Thaa Atoll. Male': Water Solutions Pvt.Ltd. Water Solutions Pvt.Ltd. (2012). EIA of Harbour development and rehabilitation in Maavah island, Laamu Toll. Male': Water Solutions.
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19 Annex: Terms of reference
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Terms of Reference of Environmental Impact Assessment for the construction of Slipway at Goidhoo, Shaviyani Atoll
The following is the Terms of Reference (ToR) following the scoping meeting held on !!/!!!!f! for undertaking the EIA of the Proposed Slipway Development Project at Goidhoo, Shaviyani Atoll. The proponent of the project is 3L Construction Company Pvt Ltd, The f,IA consultants of this project are Ahmed Jameel/Hassan Shah/Mohamed Umar.
While every attempt has been made to ensure that this TOR addresses all of the major issues associated with development proposal, they are not necessarily exhaustive. They should not be interpreted as excluding from consideration matters deemed to be significant but not incorporated in them, or matters currently unforeseen, that emerge as important or significant from environmental studies, or otherwise, during the course of preparation of the EIA report. l. Introduction and rationale - Describe the purpose ofthe project and, ifapplicable, the background information of the project/activity and the tasks already completed. Objectives of the development activities should be specific and if possible quantified. Define the arrangements required for the environmental assessment including how work carried out under this contract is link other activities that are carried out or that is being carried out within the project boundary. Identify the institutions arrangements relevant to this project.
2. Studv area - Submit a minimum A.3 size scaled plan with indications ofallthe proposed infrastructures. Specifo the agreed boundaries of the study area for the environmental impact assessment highlighting the proposed development location and size. The study area should include adjacent or remote areas, such as relevant developments and nearby environmentally sensitive sites. Relevant developments in the areas must also be addressed including residential areas, all economic ventures and cultural sites.
3. Scooe of work - ldentifu and number tasks of the project including preparation, construction and decommissioning phases.
Task 1, Description of the proposed project - Provide a description and justification of the relevant parts of the slipway construction work, using maps at appropriate scales where necessary. Information on the following activities should be provided where appropriate:
o Slipway construction and surrounding infrastructure (including harbour, channel, revetments, reclamation, road levelling). o Measures to protect island's environment during construction. . Project management (include scheduling, duration of the project, construction details, access to site, safety, equipment and material storage,)
ciated structures Location and details ofthe Slipway proposed on a scaled map;
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. Justification for the selection for the slipway . Equipment and methodolory used for construction;
Dredsins o Quantity, quality and characteristics ofdredge material; o Method and equipment used for dredging; o Location of dredge areas should be provided on a map; o Justification for selecting the methods and equipment; r Methods and location for disposal ofdredged sand
Task 2. Description of the environment - Assemble, evaluate and present the environmental baseline study/data regarding the study area and timing of the study (e.g. monsoon season). Identifo baseline data gaps and identifu studies and the level of detail to be carried out by consultant. Consideration of likely monitoring requirements should be bome in mind during survey planning, so that data collected is suitable for use as a baseline. As such all baseline data must be presented in such a way that they will be usefully applied to future monitoring. The report should outline detailed methodology of data collection utilized.
All data must be collected as oer the reouirements of the EPA Data Collection Guidelines (published on www.epa.gov.mv). The report should outline detailed methodology ofdata collection utilized.
The baseline data will be collected before construction. All survey locations shall be referenced with Ceographic Positioning System (GPS) including water sampling points, reef transects, vegetation transects and manta tows sites for posterior data comparison. Information should be divided into the categories shown below:
Climate Temperature, rainfall, wind, waves, Natural Hazard Risks including flooding;
Geomoroholosv o Shoreline and the vegetation line . Bathymetry ofthe required sites;
Hvdroeraohv/hvdrodynamics (localized maps) o Tidal ranges and tidal currents;
Ecolosv o ldenti& marine protected areas (MPAs) and sensitive sites such as breeding or nursery grounds for protected or endangered species (e.g. coral reefs, spawning fish sites, nurseries for crustaceans or specific sites for marine mammals, sharks and turtles). o Benthic and fish community at the proposed project area ofthe island; and . Marine sea water quatity measuring these parameters: temperature, pH, salinity, electrical conductivity and turbidity at the project site.
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. Economic activities of both men and women (e.g. fisheries, home gardening, fish processing. employment in industry, govemment); o Land use planning, natural resource use and zoning of activities at sea; o Accessibility and (public) transport to other islands; o Services quality and accessibility (water supply, waste/water disposal, enerry supply, social services like health and education); o Community needs; o Sites with historical or culhfal interest or sacred places (mosques, graveyard).
The report should outline the detailed methodology of data collection utilized to describe the existing environment.
Task 3. Legislative and regulatory considerations - Identifo the pertinent legislation, regulations and standards, and environmental policies that are relevant and applicable to the proposed project, and identiry the appropriate authority jurisdictions that will specifically apply to the project. Legal requirements: . Approval from the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure, . Dredging and Reclamation permit from EPA
Task 4. Potential impacts (environmental and socio-cultural) of proposed project, incl. all stages - The EIA report should identifo significant impacts, direct and indirect, during and after construction, and evaluate the magnitude and significance of each. Particular attention shall be given to impacts associated with the following:
Impacts on the natural environment . Changes in erosion / accretion patterns, which may impact shore zone configuration/coastal morphology; o Loss ofmarine bottom habitat; o Impacts ofnoise, vibration and disturbance; . Impacts on unique or threatened habitats or species (coral reefs, sea turtles etc.), and . Impacts on landscape integrity/scenery.
Construction related hazards and risks o Risk ofaccidents and pollution on workers ald local population, and . Impacts on social values, norms and belief due to presence of workers of dredging company on local population.
The methods used to identifo the significance of the impacts shall be outlined. One or more of the following methods must be utilized in determining impacts; checklists, matrices, overlays, networks, expert systems and professional judgment. Justification must be provided to the selected methodologies. The report should outline the uncertainties in impact prediction and also outline all positive and negative/short and long-term impacts. Identifo impacts that are cumulative and unavoidable.
Task 5. Alternatives to proposed project - Describe alternatives including the "no action oprion " should be presented. Determine the best practical environmental options. Altematives examined for the proposed project that would achieve the same objective including the "no action altemative". This should include altemative location of the slipway and harbor, technologies, materials, designs, timing, etc. environmental, social and economic factors should be taken into consideration. The report should highlight how
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Task 6. Mitigation and management of negative impacts - ldentifu possible measures to prevent or reduce significant negative impacts to acceptable levels. These will include both environmental and socio- economic mitigation measures. Mitigation measures to avoid or compensate habitat destruction. Measures for both construction and operation phase shall be identified. Cost the mitigation measures, equipment and resources required to implement those measures. The confirmation of commitment of the developer to implement the proposed mitigation measures shall also be included. An Environmental management plan for the proposed project shall also be given. [n cases where impacts are unavoidable arrangements to compensate for the environmental effect shall be given.
Task 7. Development of monitoring plan - Identift the critical issues requiring monitoring to ensure compliance to mitigation measures and present impact management and monitoring plan for beach morphology and sediment movement around the island. Detail of the monitoring program including the physical and biological parameters for monitoring, cost commitment from responsible person to conduct monitoring in the form of a commitment letter must be provided.
Task E. Stakeholder consultation - Identif appropriate mechanisms for providing information on the development proposal and its progress to Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure, Ministry of Environment and Energy, Island Council, engineers/designers, staff and members ofthe general public. The EIA report should include a list ofpeople/groups consulted, their contact details and summary ofthe major outcomes.
Presentation - The environmental impact assessment report, to be presented in digital format, will be concise and focus on significant environmental issues. It will contain the findings, conclusions and recommended actions supported by summaries of the data collected and citations f or any references used in interpreting those data. The environmental assessment report will be organized according to, but not necessarily limited by, the outline given in the Environmental lmpact Assessment Regulations, 2012 and relevant amendments.
Timeframe for submitting the EIA report - The developer must submit the completed EIA report within I year from the date ofthis Term of Reference. A.*1.-&
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20 Annex: Land Approvals Documents from Council
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21 Annex: Concept plan and bathymetry of the dredging and reclamation area
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Geodetic Parameters Coordinate Systems :Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Zone: 43 North Projection :Transverse Mercator (TM) Datum : WGS 1984 Longitude of Origin :0.000000000 Central Meridian:75 W Scale Factor :0.999600000000000040 False Easting :500000.000 False Northing :0.00000000 Semi-Major Axis (a) (Meters) :6378137.000 Semi-Minor Axis (b) (Meters): 6356752.3142451793
Scale: 0 15 30 60 Meters
Project: Sh. Goidhoo Slipway Project
Client: 3L construction Company Private Limited
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(/jjjj +(960) 300 4 300 e':- +(960) 300 4 301 .·@ [email protected] ~ www.housing.gov.mv IJ www.facebook.com/housing.gov.mv )iJr www.twitter.com/HousingGovMv EIA For the construction of a slipway in Goidhoo Island, Shaviyani Atoll 23 Annex: Work Schedule Prepared by Water Solutions Pvt.Ltd, May 2018 Page 81 EIA For the construction of a slipway in Goidhoo Island, Shaviyani Atoll BLANK PAGE Prepared by Water Solutions Pvt.Ltd, May 2018 Page 82 Year 1 (2018) Year 2 (2019) Task Responsible Status 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Baseline survey Feasibility Report Program Manager Complete Design,Collect data Field Officers Complete Environmental impact assessment Technical Advisor In progress Write report Technical Advisor In progress Site Development Building Labours Accommodation Contractor Complete Habour Construction & Channel dragging Contractor Not started Slipway charp Contractor Not started Revetment work Contractor Not started Reinfoced works Contractor Not started Finishing Works Other works Contractor Not started Other works Contractor Not started Slipway Opening Contractor Not started Not started EIA For the construction of a slipway in Goidhoo Island, Shaviyani Atoll 24 Annex: CV’s of unregistered consultants who assisted in this project Prepared by Water Solutions Pvt.Ltd, May 2018 Page 83 EIA For the construction of a slipway in Goidhoo Island, Shaviyani Atoll BLANK PAGE Prepared by Water Solutions Pvt.Ltd, May 2018 Page 84 Curriculum Vitae of Environmental Consultant 1. POSITION : Junior Environmental Consultant 2. NAME : Abdulla Fazeel 3. CONTACT DETAILS H. Gurus Muithoshi Goalhi Male’ Maldives Mobile:+(960) 9669483 4. DATE OF BIRTH : 25th January 1995 5. NATIONALITY : Maldivian 6. EDUCATION : Bachelor of Marine Science James Cook University, Australia 2017 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Edexcel Examinations, HSC Examinations 2013 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level University of Cambridge International Examinations, SSC Examinations 2010 8. OTHER TRAINING 7. LANGUAGE & DEGREE OF Speaking Writing Reading PROFICIENCY : English Excellent Excellent Excellent Dhivehi Mother tongue Mother tongue Mother tongue 8. MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES : - 9. COUNTRIES OF WORK EXPERIENCE : Maldives 10. EMPLOYMENT RECORD : FROM: July 2013 To: November 2013 EMPLOYER Elections Commission POSITION HELD AND Administrative Office DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Voter Registration FROM: January 2014 To: November 2014 EMPLOYER Marine Research Center POSITION HELD AND Assistant Research Officer DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Grouper and Aquarium fish Proforma entry Assist with lab and Maniyafushi field station work FROM: 18th February 2018 To: Present EMPLOYER Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd. POSITION HELD AND Junior Environmental Consultant DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Undertake field surveys required for environmental studies, development and monitoring. Preparing EIA and environmental monitoring reports. Page (1) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - CERTIFICATION: I, THE UNDERSIGNED, confirm that: (i) To the best of my knowledge, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience (ii) I have given my full consent to be included in this Proposal (iii) I am available for the assignment as indicated/scheduled in this Proposal. Abdulla Fazeel Page (2) Curriculum Vitae of Environmental Consultant 1. POSITION : Junior Environmental Consultant 2. NAME : Nashfa Nashidh 3. CONTACT DETAILS M.Dhonalhamaage Shaheedh Ali Hingun Male’ Maldives Mobile:+(960) 9533094 4. DATE OF BIRTH : 20th March 1994 5. NATIONALITY : Maldivian 6. EDUCATION : Bachelor of Science with Honours in Environment Science University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Malaysia, 2017 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Edexcel Examinations, HSC Examinations 2013 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level University of Cambridge International Examinations, SSC Examinations 2010 8. OTHER TRAINING 7. LANGUAGE & DEGREE OF Speaking Writing Reading PROFICIENCY : English Excellent Excellent Excellent Dhivehi Mother tongue Mother tongue Mother tongue 8. MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES : - 9. COUNTRIES OF WORK EXPERIENCE : Maldives 10. EMPLOYMENT RECORD : FROM: May 2014 To: August 2014 EMPLOYER Ibrahim Nasir International Airport POSITION HELD AND Load control officer DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Weight balance and trimming of aircrafts FROM: July 2013 To: September 2013 EMPLOYER Elections Commissions POSITION HELD AND Officer DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Data Entry FROM: 10th September 2017 To: Present EMPLOYER Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd. POSITION HELD AND Environmental Consultant DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Undertake field surveys required for environmental studies, development and monitoring. Preparing EIA and environmental monitoring reports. Page (1) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Project Name : For the construction and setup of a sewerage system in Landhoo Island, Noonu Atoll, Maldives Client : Ministry of Environment and Energy Period : 2017 Time Spent: 3 days Position Held : Junior Environment Consultant Duties : Contributing to report writing Project Name : For the construction and setup of a sewerage system in Utheemu Island, Haa Alif Atoll, Maldives Client : Ministry of Environment and Energy Period : 2017 Time Spent: 4 days Position Held : Junior Environment Consultant Duties : Contributing to report writing Project Name : For the construction and setup of a sewerage system in Omadhoo Island, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives Client : Ministry of Environment and Energy Period : 2017 Time Spent: 3 days Position Held : Junior Environment Consultant Duties : Contributing to report writing Project Name : For the construction and setup of a sewerage system in Hangnaameedhoo Island, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives Client : Ministry of Environment and Energy Period : 2017 Time Spent: 3 days Position Held : Junior Environment Consultant Duties : Contributing to report writing Project Name : For the construction and setup of a sewerage system in Maavah Island, Laamu Atoll, Maldives Client : Ministry of Environment and Energy Period : 2017 Time Spent: 10 days Position Held : Junior Environment Consultant Duties : Collecting field data for the report and contributing to report writing Project Name : For the construction and setup of a sewerage system in Feeali Island, FaafuAtoll, Maldives Client : Ministry of Environment and Energy Period : 2017 Time Spent: 10 days Position Held : Junior Environment Consultant Duties : Collecting field data for the report and contributing to report writing Project Name : Environmental monitoring report, Lhaviyani kanifushi Client : Atmosphere Kanifushi resort Period : 2017 Time Spent: 5 days Position Held : Junior Environment Consultant Duties : Contributing to report writing Project Name : For the construction and setup of a sewerage system in Kaashidhoo Island, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives Client : Ministry of Environment and Energy Period : 2017 Time Spent: 4 days Position Held : Junior Environment Consultant Duties : Contributing to report writing Project Name : For the construction and setup of a sewerage system in Utheemu Island, Haa Alif Atoll, Maldives Client : Ministry of Environment and Energy Period : 2017 Time Spent: 4 days Position Held : Junior Environment Consultant Duties : Contributing to report writing Page (2) Project Name : For the construction and setup of a sewerage system in Rasmaadhoo Island, Raa Atoll, Maldives Client : Ministry of Environment and Energy Period : 2017 Time Spent: 4 days Position Held : Junior Environment Consultant Duties : Contributing to report writing Project Name : For the construction and setup of a sewerage system in Maakurathu Island, Raa Atoll, Maldives Client : Ministry of Environment and Energy Period : 2017 Time Spent: 5 days Position Held : Junior Environment Consultant Duties : Contributing to report writing Project Name : Addendum 1 to the Environmental Impact Assessment Client : Bon Free Pvt. Ltd. Period : 2018 Time Spent: 7 days Position Held : Junior Environment Consultant Duties : Contributing to report writing CERTIFICATION: I, THE UNDERSIGNED, confirm that: (i) To the best of my knowledge, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience (ii) I have given my full consent to be included in this Proposal (iii) I am available for the assignment as indicated/scheduled in this Proposal. Nashfa Nashidh Page (3) Abdul Aleem (Amooo) – Curriculum Vitae Personal and contact Full name: Abdul Aleem details Common Name: Amooo Date of birth: 2nd November 1973 Nationality: Maldivian Sex: Male’ Permanent address M.Dhonumaruge Dhekunubai, Jahaamuguri Goalhi, Male', Republic of Maldives Present address G.Boduga Villa 2nd Floor, Majeedhee Magu, Male', Republic of Maldives Tel: + 960 3341643 Mobile: + 960 7793502 Web: www.water-solutions.biz Email (Office): [email protected] Email (Personal): [email protected] Experience Specialized in Environmental Health, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Health Impact assessment, Water quality assessment and monitoring (ground and drinking water). Good practical and working experience on terrestrial surveying, qualitative and quantitative fresh water quality surveys, groundwater quality assessment for monitoring purpose (small islands), bathymetric surveys of reefs and lagoons, coastal and marine survey (beach profile measurement using levels and current measurement using dye test), noise assessment and air pollutant measurement. Competent in mapping islands using differential GPS and developing GIS base maps. Good theoretical and practical knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Macromedia Director MX, Macromedia Deamweaver MX, Macromedia Flash MX, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Quick Time Pro, Corel Draw. Basic knowledge of MS Access. Good working knowledge and experience in designing and maintenance of static websites and basic knowledge on Dynamic websites. Good knowledge and experience in designing and authoring multimedia CD’s for personal computers using macromedia Director. Good theoretical and practical knowledge on GIS and capable of developing small to medium size GIS projects. Good practical knowledge on coastal management, coastal surveying, especially use of shorelines as an indicator of coastal erosion, identifying methods of erosion control and beach management and rectification issues. Fluent in coral reef surveys and a certified Reef check surveyour. PADI Open Water Instructor and Specialty Instructor (PADI No: 261728) with experience in teaching and diving in a number of atolls in the Maldives. LANGUAGE & DEGREE OF PROFICIENCY: Speaking Writing Reading English Excellent Excellent Excellent Dhivehi Mother tongue Mother tongue Mother tongue Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 1 Education Master of Public Health (MPH) - 2003 to 2004 University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. Subjects undertaken: Foundations of Public Health; Social Health Research methods, Statistics for Health Sciences; Child Health, Computer Applications in Epidemiology; Research methods for health professionals; Principles of Health informatics; Alcohol, tobacco and other drug studies; Mental health development-theories and principles; Health and Society; Masters dissertation: A qualitative study on “Impact of Stroke on caregivers”. Bachelor of Environmental Health - Feb 1999 to Nov 1999 University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury, Australia Subjects undertaken: Environmental Health in Practice, Environmental Planning, Food Safety, Noise Assessment and Control, Environmental and Health Education, Environmental Health in Practice (Healthy City Environments), Air Quality Assessment and Management Diploma in Environmental Health - Feb 1996 - Nov 1998 Fiji School of Medicine, Suva, Fiji Subjects undertaken: Environmental Health Practicum 1-Primary Health Care, Public Health Administration, Public Health Law, Introduction to Building, Introduction to Population Studies, Environmental Health Practicum 2- Community Health, Epidemiology and Health, Food Handling and Hygiene, Physiology and Toxicology, Chemistry Concepts and Compounds, Environmental Health Practicum 3-Water Quality Studies, Waste Management, Non Formal Education, Introduction to Management, Environmental Health Practicum 4-Terrestrial and Human Ecology, Building 2, Construction Technology, Building Technology, Adult Learning, Environmental Health Practicum 5 – Environmental Impact Assessment, Occupational Health, Town and Country Planning, Organizational Management, Organizational Behaviour, Final Year project (Water Quality Study of Nabukalau Creek, Suva, Fiji Islands). General Certificate of Education Examination (June 1990 - June 1992) Advanced Level Certificate, University of London, School Examinations Board General Certificate of Education Examination (Jan 1987 - Dec 1989) Ordinary Level Certificate, University of London, School Examinations Board Other Professional Courses and training PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (Instructor Number 261728) and NITROX Specialty Instructor PADI International Teledyne PDS Software Multibeam Acquisition & Processing (2015) Training course on the use of Multibeam Echosounder for underwater surveying held in Male’, Maldives in November 2015. Reef check surveying protocols (2014) Training course on the use of Reef Check protocol for undertaking coral reef surveys held in Male’, Maldives in 2014. Training organized by Marine Research Centre. International Training Programme in GIS for Policy Making, Planning and management of Spatially Distributed resources (2005) 19.12.2005 to 30.12.2005, International Center for Geo-informatics Applications and Training, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka Certificate course in Web Designing and Multimedia (2001) 19.12.2000 to 20.2.2001, Access Computers, Republic of Maldives Basic French (1996) Three month course in basic French, Alliance Francaise, Suva, Fiji Islands Photography Basic Course (1993) Six months course, Youth Centre, Republic of Maldives Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 2 Photography Advance Course (1994) Six months course, Youth Centre, Republic of Maldives Photography Technical Course - Advertising Photography (1995) 6 months course, Youth Centre, Republic of Maldives Technical papers and research undertaken Mapping the incidence of Dengue using GIS in Male from 1998 to 2005 Available Dengue incidents reported from Male’, was transformed in to a GIS to assess the disease occurrence patterns in Maldives during the study period and identify any patterns in its occurrence January 2006, Project undertaken for WEB Foundations (webfound.org). The project was completed entirely on my own Drafting of the 1st National Drinking Water Quality guidelines for Maldives Drafting the guidelines with the assistance and supervision from Dr. Machiel Stynberg, South Africa. Safety of Rainwater harvesting in Maldives Data analysis and reporting of a pilot survey conducted for the 12th International Rainwater Catchment Systems Conference, New Delhi 2005. Occupational Health Injury Situation Analysis (December 2002) Joint study on assessing occupational injuries and its situation in Maldives. Study done for Ministry of Health with Ahmed Zahid. Environmental Health Review (November 2001) A review of Environmental Health status in Maldives done for Ministry of Health Health and Safety Aspects (October 2001) Joint study on the Feasibility of a Poultry Farm in Maldives. Feasibility study done for a private firm. Environmental Impact Statement (December 2000) Undertaken for the RO plant at ADK Hospital, Male’, Maldives. Healthy Islands Plan of Action for Maldives: (2000) Prepared for Environmental Health Unit of Ministry of Health, Maldives Critique on Hawkesbury Healthy City Project (1999) One year research project undertaken at WHO Collaborating Center for environmental Health, University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury, Sydney, Australia Healthy River: Water Quality Study of Nabukalau Creek, Suva, Fiji Islands; 1998 Third year research project undertaken at Department of Environmental Health, Fiji School of Medicine, Suva, Fiji Environmental and other technical reports Name: EIA for the design and project management of the construction of bridges, channels, harbours and shore protection works at Hulhumale’ phase 2 Completed Date: 30 January 2018 Proponent: Housing Development Corporation Responsibilities: Undertaken the EIA as one of the lead consultants. Technical expertise provide includes marine survey studies / assessment and impact assessment for the dredging components. Additional members: Hassan Shah (EIA P02/2007) Name: EIA for the construction of sewerage system in Utheemu Island in Haa Alif Atoll. Completed Date: 05 November 2017 Proponent: Ministry of Environment and Energy Responsibilities: Undertaken the EIA as one of the lead consultants during data collection, site visits, analysis, leading junior trainees and report writing. Input as technical person for the assessment of groundwater studies and estimation of aquifer size. Additional members: Ibrahim Faiz (T06/15), Mohamed Umaru Name: EIA for the Resort Development of Thilamaafushi island in Lhaviyani Atoll. Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 3 Completed Date: 15 November 2017 Proponent: Selo Holdings Pvt. Ltd Responsibilities: Undertaken the EIA as one of the lead consultants during data collection, site visits, analysis, leading junior trainees and report writing. Additional members: Ibrahim Faiz (T06/15), Mohamed Umaru Name: EIA for the construction of sewerage system in Baarah Island in Haa Alif Atoll. Completed Date: 1 October 2017 Proponent: Ministry of Environment and Energy Responsibilities: Undertaken the EIA as one of the lead consultants during data collection, site visits, analysis, leading junior trainees and report writing. Input as technical person for the assessment of groundwater studies and estimation of aquifer size. Additional members: Ibrahim Faiz (T06/15), Mohamed Umaru Name of the EIA EIA for the development of Dhandhoo island into a resort in Baa Atoll Date April 2017 Client Paradee Resorts, Thailand / Dhandhoo Holdings Pvt.Ltd Location Dhandhoo Island, Baa Atoll Project Component Development of the island to a new resort. Contact Mr. Pong, Thailand based project Manager, Email:[email protected] Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant in the project. During the EIA preparation, I also involvements trained two new staff members on data gathering at site including terrestrial, marine and coastal data. Name of the EIA EIA addendum for Coastal Protection works. Date February 2017 Client Ministry of Housing and Environment Location Hoarafushi Island, Haa Alifu Atoll Project Component Exploring options for the change in borrow areas from where sand will be obtained for backfilling. Contact / client Ministry of Housing and Environment. Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant for the project. My role includes visiting the island involvements and collecting on site data at the same time leading the team of junior consultants to undertake the EIA data collection. During the project, stakeholders were met and social issues related to the project were identified and the process as used as a means to come up with a suitable and acceptable solutions. Name of the EIA EIA for the creation of an artificial reef in Hondaafushi by sinking a cargo vessel. Date January 2017 Client AAA Resorts Location Hondaafushi Island, Haa Dhaalu Atoll Project Component Preparation of EIA report Contact Number Mr. Ahmed / Civil Engineer, AAA Resorts, 7907320 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the construction of a new entrance channel Date December 2016 Client Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Location Bilehdhoo Island, Faafu Atoll Project Component Construction of a new entrance channel Contact Number Nafha Aujaz / Ministry of Housing Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 4 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant in data collection and report writing. The Project involvements involves development of a new entrance channel in Bilehdhoo as the existing channel has several design flaws resulting in difficulty and functionality. The report was prepared by collecting on site data including stakeholder consultations and other data including marine, coastal and harbour details. The project was particularly a challenging project as the harbour was only recently developed and having to implement another new project had its draw backs. Name of the EIA EIA addendum repot for the creation of a channel in Muthaaufushi Island. Date November 2016 Client Well Land Investment Private Limited Location Muthaafushi island, Baa Atoll Project Component Development of a new entrance channel. Contact Number Mr. Arif, 7782136 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant in data collection and report writing. Work includes involvements site visits, data collection and report writing. Name of the EIA EIA for the setup of sewerage system in Mulah. Date November 2016 Client Ministry of Environment and Energy Location Mulah Island, Meemu Atoll. Project Component Development of a new sewerage system. Contact Number Ministry of Environment and Energy Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant in data collection and report writing. Work includes involvements site visits, data collection and report writing. Data collection included ground water and calculation of groundwater quantity in the island. Name of the EIA EIA for the development of Fasmendhoo island in to a resort. Date October 2016 Client Emil resorts / Mr. Fransesco Location Fasmendhoo Island, Raa Atoll Project Component Development of the island in to a resort. Contact Number 7508694 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant in data collection and report writing. Work includes involvements site visits, data collection and report writing. Data collection included marine, coastal, terrestrial and social environment Name of the EIA EIA for the Dhihdhoo Coastal Protection. Date September 2016 Client Ministry of Environment and Energy Location Dhihdhoo Island, Haa Alifu Atoll Project Component Construction of coastal protection Contact Number 301-8300 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant in data collection and report writing. Work includes involvements site visits, data collection and report writing. Data collection included marine, coastal, and social aspects of the project. Name of the EIA EIA for the Gahdhoo Coastal Protection. Date September 2016 Client Ministry of Environment and Energy Location Gahdhoo Island, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Project Component Construction of coastal protection Contact Number 301-8300 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant in data collection and report writing. Work includes involvements site visits, data collection and report writing. Data collection included marine, coastal, and social aspects of the project. Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 5 Name of the EIA EIA for the Coastal Protection in Fainu Island. Date July 2016 Client Ministry of Environment and Energy Location Fainu Island, Raa Atoll Project Component Construction of coastal protection Contact Number 301-8300 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant in data collection and report writing. Work includes involvements site visits, data collection and report writing. Data collection included marine, coastal, and social aspects of the project. Name of the EIA EIA for the Coastal Protection in Guraidhoo Date June 2016 Client Ministry of Environment and Energy Location Guraidhoo Island, Thaa Atoll Project Component Construction of coastal protection Contact Number 301-8300 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant in data collection and report writing. Work includes involvements site visits, data collection and report writing. Data collection included marine, coastal, and social aspects of the project. Name of the EIA EIA for the resort concept change in Vomulli Island. Date June 2016 Client Residency Resorts Maldives Location Vommuli Island, Dhaalu Atoll Project Component Changes to the original project concept. Contact Number 9946464 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant in data collection and report writing for the proposed involvements concept change in the development concept. Name of the EIA EIA for the coastal protection of Dusit Thani. Date May 2016 Client Dusit Thani Maldives Location Muhdhoo Island, Baa Atoll Project Component Implementation of a coastal protection plan for the eastern side of the island. Contact Number 7954716 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant in formulating the coastal protection plan, data involvements collection and report writing for the proposed project. Name of the EIA EIA for the proposed additional changes brought to Helengeli resort redevelopment. Date April 2016 Client EON Resort Location Helengeli island, North Male Project Component Changes to the original project concept. Contact Number Mr. Krishna / Project Manager, 9983160 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant in data collection and report writing for the proposed involvements concept change in the development concept. Name of the Report Coastal management and assessment report Date February 2015 Client Dusit Thani, Maldives Location Muhdhoo island, Dusit Thani Project Component Coastal management / feasibility Contact Person Mr. Aruna Bandaranayaka Nature of my Lead Consultant for the environmental monitoring and management. involvements Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 6 Name of the Report EIA for the shore protection works in Maafushi Island Date December 2015 Client Ministry of Environment Location Maafushi island, South Male’ Atoll Project Component Environmental consultancy Contact Person Ms. Aishath Huma Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project. involvements Name of the Report EIA for the harbour rehabilitation and redevelopment in Gaafaru Island Date December 2015 Client Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Location Gaafaru island, North Male’ Atoll Project Component Environmental consultancy Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project. involvements Name of the Report EIA for the harbour rehabilitation and redevelopment in Gahdhoo Island Date September 2015 Client Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Location Gahdhoo island, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Project Component Environmental consultancy Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project. involvements Name of the Report EIA for the harbour rehabilitation and redevelopment in Nilandhoo Island Date September 2015 Client Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Location Nilandhoo island, Faafu Atoll Project Component Environmental consultancy Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project. involvements Name of the Report EIA for the harbour rehabilitation and redevelopment in Kendhoo Island Date August 2015 Client Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Location Kendhoo island, Baa Atoll Project Component Environmental consultancy Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project. involvements Name of the Report EIA for the harbour rehabilitation and redevelopment in Kelaa Island Date August 2015 Client Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Location Kelaa island, Haa Alifu Atoll Project Component Environmental consultancy Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project. involvements Name of the Report Technical report for the development of a coral reef in Mai Falhu in north Male’ Atoll Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 7 Date July 2014 Client WATG Singapore Location North Male’ Atoll Project Component Development of islands in a coral reef Contact name Mr.Krishna Chalise Nature of my Lead Consultant for planning and executing the bathymetric surveys and involvements preparation of technical report for the client including the development of islands, reclamation and its feasibility components. Name of the Report EIA for the refurbishment of Viceroy at Vagaru Date May 2015 Client EON Resorts Location Vagaru, Shaviyani Atoll Project Component Environmental consultancy Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project. involvements Name of the Report EIA for the reclamation of Maafushi island Date May 2015 Client Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Location Maafushi Island, South Male’ Atoll Project Component Environmental consultancy Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project. involvements Name of the report EIA addendum report for the redevelopment of Helengeli resort with a modified harbour design Date March 2014 Client Atmosphere OBLU Location Helengeli Island, North Male’ Atoll. Project Component Redevelopment of resort Contact name Saleel Panigrahi Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project including development of modified concepts involvements for the harbour Name of the Report EIA for the establishment of sewerage system in Milandhoo island Date March 2015 Client MWSC Location Milandhoo Island, Shaviyani Atoll Project Component Environmental consultancy Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project. involvements Name of the Report EIA for the establishment of sewerage system in Kelaa island Date February 2015 Client MWSC Location Kelaa Island, Haa Alifu Atoll Project Component Environmental consultancy Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project. involvements Name of the Report Addendum to the ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT For the proposed redevelopment of Summer island (Ziyaaraifushi island), North Male’ Atoll, Maldives Date December 2014 Client Kaimoo Hotels and Travel Services Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 8 Location K. Ziyaaraifushi island Project Component Coastal Protection Contact Number Aboobakuru Yoosuf, Operations Manager, 332 2212 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant and Environment consultant for the project. involvements Name of the Report Coastal Environmental Report for Thanburudhoo Island Date December 2014 Client Telos Investments Location K.Thanburudhoo Island Project Component Coastal Protection / feasibility Contact Person Mr. Gunner Lee Miller Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project. involvements Name of the Report EIA for the development of resort in Innahera Cluster of Islands, Date November 2014 Client SIMDI Location Innareha Cluster of islands, Gaafu Dhaalu Project Component Environmental consultancy Contact Person Mr. Yoosuf / SIMDI Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project. involvements Name of the report Preliminary Coastal Environmental Report for Thanburudhoo Island Date November 2014 Client Telos Investments Location K.Thanburudhoo Island Project Component Coastal Protection / feasibility Contact Person Mr. Gunner Lee Miller Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project. involvements Name of the report EIA for the construction and jetty in Baarah Date November 2014 Client Ministry of Housing Location Baarah Island, Haa Alifu Atoll. Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant involvements Name of the report EIA for the construction and sewerage system in Alifushi Island Date October 2014 Client MWSC Location Alifushi Island, Raa Atoll. Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant involvements Name of the Report Progress report for the development and establishment of an artificial reef Date October 2014 Client Valmont, Switzerland and Constance Halaveli Resort Location Constace Halaveli Resort, Alif Alif Atoll. Project Component Development of an Artificial Reef Contact name Solih Mohamed Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project including survey assessments, consultations, involvements research work and report writing. Name of the report EIA for the redevelopment of Helengeli resort Date September 2014 Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 9 Client Atmosphere OBLU Location Helengeli Island, North Male’ Atoll. Project Component Redevelopment of resort Contact name Saleel Panigrahi Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project including survey assessments, consultations, involvements research work and report writing. Name of the report Inspection and assessment of Vandhoo Harbour Date August 2014 Client Kocks Consult Gmb, Germany Location Vandhoo, Raa Atoll Project Component Assessment Contact name Mr. Kasdarli Sid-Alir Chakir Nature of my Lead Consultant for the assessment of the harbour. involvements Name of the Report Implementation and launching report for the development and establishment of an artificial reef Date July 2014 Client Valmont, Switzerland and Constance Halaveli Resort Location Constace Halaveli Resort, Alif Alif Atoll. Project Component Development of an Artificial Reef Contact name Solih Mohamed Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project including survey assessments, consultations, involvements research work and report writing. Name of the report EIA for the construction and harbour in Magoodhoo Date July 2014 Client Ministry of Housing Location Magoodhoo Island, Faafu Atoll. Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant for the marine environment assessments. involvements Name of the report EIA for the construction of sewerage system in Meedhoo island Date July 2014 Client MWSC Location Meedhoo island, Raa Atoll Project Component Assessment of marine and ground water components. Contact name Mr. Mohamed Rasheed Nature of my Lead Consultant for the assessment of the marine and ground water involvements environments including data collection. Name of the Report Initial assessment report for the development and establishment of an artificial reef Date June 2014 Client Valmont, Switzerland and Constance Halaveli Resort Location Constace Halaveli Resort, Alif Alif Atoll. Project Component Development of an Artificial Reef Contact name Solih Mohamed Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project including survey assessments, consultations, involvements research work / feasibility assessment and report writing. Name of the Report Technical report for the development of a coral reef in Faafu Atoll Date May 2014 Client EON Resort / Boston Consulting Group Location Faafu Atoll Project Component Development of islands Contact name Mr.Krishna Chalise Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 10 Nature of my Lead Consultant for planning and executing the bathymetric surveys and involvements preparation of technical report for the client. Name of the Report ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT For the redevelopment of Summer island (Ziyaaraifushi island), North Male’ Atoll, Maldives Date February 2014 Client Kaimoo Hotels and Travel Services Location K. Ziyaaraifushi island Project Component Coastal Protection Contact Number Aboobakuru Yoosuf, Operations Manager, 332 2212 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant and Environment consultant for the project. involvements Name of the Report Coastal Environmental Report for Meradhoo Island (Jumeirah Dhevanafushi) Date March 2014 Client CDL Hospitality Group / Singapore Location Meradhoo Island, Gaafu Alifu Atoll Project Component Coastal Protection / feasibility Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project. involvements Name of the report EIA for the development of a resort in Thanburudhoo Island Date February 2014 Client Telos Investments Location K.Thanburudhoo Island, North Male’ Atoll Project Component EIA report Contact Person Mr. Gunner Lee Miller Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project. involvements Name of the report Coastal management and assessment report for Park Hyatt Hadaha Date February 2014 Client Park Hyatt Location Hadaha Island, Gaafu Alifu Atoll Project Component Coastal Assessment / Coastal management Contact Person Mr. Assad Ali Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project. involvements Name of the Report Coral reef monitoring report Date Jan 2014 Client Constance Halaveli Resort Location Constace Halaveli Resort, Alif Alif Atoll. Project Component Coral Reef monitoring Contact name Solih Mohamed Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project including coral reef survey assessments and involvements report writing. Name of the Report EIA for the resort development at Kandholhudhoo island Date Jan 2014 Client Universal Resorts Location Alif Alif Atoll. Project Component EIA Contact name Mr.Ibrahim Ali Nature of my Lead Consultant for the marine environment assessment. involvements Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 11 Name of the Report EIA addendum report for unloading rock boulders in Dharavandhoo island Date Jan 2014 Client Coastline Hotels and Resorts Location Baa Atoll Project Component EIA Contact name Mr. Hussain Fulhu Nature of my Lead Consultant for the environment assessment and report writing. involvements Name of the report EIA for the construction and setup of an STP Date October 2013 Client Adaaran Location Hudhuranfushi, North Male’ Atoll. Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the construction and harbour at Gulhi Island Date August 2013 Client Ministry of Housing Location Gulhi Island, South Male’ Atoll. Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant involvements Name of the EIA Feasibility report for the development and establishment of an artificial reef Date September 2013 Client Valmont, Switzerland and Constance Halaveli Resort Location Constace Halaveli Resort, Alif Alif Atoll. Project Component Development of a Artificial Reef Contact Number Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project including survey assessments, consultations, involvements research work and report writing. Name of the EIA EIA for the development of a resort in Dhoores Island. Date August 2013 Client Vermillion Location Dhoores Island, Dhaalu Atoll Project Component Development of a resort on an uninhabited island. Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project including survey assessments, consultations, involvements research work and report writing. Name of the EIA EIA for the development of roads in Hanimaadhoo Date July 2013 Client Ministry of Housing Location Hanimaadhoo Island, Haa Dhaalu Atoll Project Component Marine surveys Nature of my Lead Consultant for the marine and socio-economic surveys. involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the reclamation of Eydhafushi island Date July 2013 Client Ministry of Housing Location Eydhafushi Island Project Component Marine surveys Nature of my Lead Consultant for the marine surveys and preparation of the report. involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the setup of an RO plant in Guraidhoo Date June 2013 Client MWSC Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 12 Location Guraidhoo Island, Kaafu Atoll Project Component Project management and coordination Nature of my Lead Consultant for the marine, ground water and socio-economic surveys. involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the development of road in Kudahuvadhoo Date June 2013 Client Road Corporation Location Kudahuvadhoo Island Project Component Marine surveys Nature of my Lead Consultant for the marine, surveys. involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the project concept change at Maavelaavaru Island Date June 2013 Client Athama Investments Location Maavelavaru Island, Noonu Atoll Project Component Marine surveys Nature of my Lead Consultant for the marine, surveys. involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the reclamation of Guraidhoo island Date June 2013 Client Ministry of Housing Location Guraidhoo Island, Thaa Atoll Project Component Project management and coordination Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the reclamation of Meedhoo island Date May 2013 Client Ministry of Housing Location Meedhoo Island, Dhaalu Atoll Project Component Project management and coordination Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the reclamation of Kudahuvadhoo island Date May 2013 Client Ministry of Housing Location Kudahuvadhoo Island, Dhaalu Atoll Project Component Marine environment surveys Nature of my Marine surveys and reporting involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the reclamation of Thulusdhoo island Date May 2013 Client Ministry of Housing Location Thulusdhoo Island, Kaafu Atoll Project Component Marine environment surveys Nature of my Marine surveys and reporting involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the reclamation of Maafushi island Date May 2013 Client Ministry of Housing Location Maafushi Island, South Male’ Atoll Project Component Project management and coordination Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project involvements Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 13 Name of the EIA EIA for the reclamation of Bodugiri in North Male’ Atoll. Date April 2013 Client STO Location North Male’ Atoll Project Component Marine surveys and assessment Nature of my Marine surveys and reporting involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the harbour rehabilitation in Kurendhoo island. Date March 2013 Client Ministry of environment Location Lhaviyani Atoll. Project Component Marine surveys and assessment Nature of my Marine surveys and reporting involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the development of harbour in Utheemu Date February 2013 Client Ministry of Housing Location Utheemu island, Haa Alif Atoll Project Component Project management and coordination Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the reclamation of Hulhumale 2nd phase Date January 2013 Client Ministry of Housing Location Hulhumale Island Project Component Marine surveys and assessment Nature of my Marine surveys and reporting involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the development of harbour in Vashafaru island Date January 2013 Client Ministry of Housing Location Vashafaru island, Haa Alif Atoll Project Component Project management and coordination Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the rehabilitation of harbour in Kumundhoo Date January 2013 Client Ministry of Housing Location Kumundhoo Island, Haa Dhaalu Atoll Project Component Project management and coordination Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the rehabilitation of harbour in Vaikaradhoo island Date January 2013 Client Ministry of Housing Location Vaikaradhoo Island, Haa Dhaalu Atoll Project Component Project management and coordination Nature of my Lead Consultant for the project involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the development of harbour in Kunahandhoo island Date January 2013 Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 14 Client Ministry of Housing Location Kunahandhoo Island, Laamu Atoll Project Component Marine surveys and assessment Nature of my Marine surveys and reporting involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the rehabilitation of harbour in Maavah island Date January 2013 Client Ministry of Housing Location Maavah Island, Laamu Atoll Project Component Marine surveys and assessment Nature of my Marine surveys and reporting involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the development of harbour in Dhanbidhoo Island, Laamu Atoll Date December 2012 Client Ministry of Housing and Environment Location Dhanbidhoo Island, Laamu Atoll Project Component Development of a harbour Contact Number Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant for undertaking marine survey assessment, aerial involvements photography and coastal assessment and report writing. Name of the EIA EIA for the development of harbour in Naifaru Island, Lhaviyani Atoll Date December 2012 Client Ministry of Housing and Environment Location Naifaru Island, Lhaviyani Atoll Project Component Development of a harbour Contact Number Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant for undertaking marine survey assessment, aerial involvements photography and coastal assessment and report writing. Name of the EIA Addendum to the ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT For the proposed coastal protection of Summer island (Ziyaaraifushi island), North Male’ Atoll, Maldives Date September 2012 Client Kaimoo Hotels and Travel Services Location K. Ziyaaraifushi island Project Component Coastal Protection Contact Number Aboobakuru Yoosuf, Operations Manager, 332 2212 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant and Environment consultant for the project. involvements Name of the EIA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT For the proposed coastal protection of Dhunikolhu Resort, Baa Atoll Date August 2012 Client Sunland Hotels Location Baa Atoll Dhunikolhu Island Project Component Coastal Protection Contact Number Nature of my Lead Environment consultant for the marine surveys and assessment. involvements Name of the EIA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT For the proposed coastal protection of Boduhithi Resort, Baa Atoll Date August 2012 Client Sunland Hotels Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 15 Location Boduhithi Island, North Male’ Atoll Project Component Coastal Protection Contact Number Nature of my Lead Environment consultant for the marine surveys and assessment. involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the repair and rehabilitation of the sea water intake pipe line of STELCO. Date June 2012 Client STELCO Location Male’ Project Component Marine surveys Contact Number Nature of my Lead Environment consultant for the project involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the development of over water villas at Hudhuranfushi resort Date May 2012 Client Adaaran Resorts Location K.Hudhuranfushi (Lhohifushi) Project Component Development of new water villas Contact Number Mr. Vijay Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant involvements Name of the EIA EIA of resort Development at Vommuli island Date April 2012 Client Maldives resort pvt ltd Location Dhaalu Atoll Vommuli island Project Component Development of the entire island to a resort Contact Number Mr. Shaaheen. 7777650 Nature of my EIA consultant advising the architects on developing the concept, involvements identifying appropriate locations for water villas and jetty construction and also guiding them in designing and locating the structures on the island so that minimal disruption to the coastal environment will occur. Name of the EIA EIA of beach replenishment and coastal modification, Date April 2012 Client Villa Hotels Location Royal island, Baa Atoll Project Component Beach replenishment in some areas and extraction of sand from some areas with high accretion Contact Person Mr.Thihaan, Manager, Royal Island resort Nature of my Involved in the mapping of eroding areas and also undertaking the marine involvements environment surveys. Name of the EIA EIA of Kudahithi Redevelopment Date April 2012 Client Coco Palm Resorts Location Kudahithi island, North Kaafu Atoll Project Component Rehabilitation of the beach including nourishment Contact Person Mr. Adam, Coco palm Resorts Nature of my Involved in the coastal assessment and undertaking marine surveys involvements including identifying areas for sand borrowing and developing methodologies for nourishment of sand. Name of the EIA EIA of Dhonakulhi Redevelopment Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 16 Date March 2012 Client Island Hideaway Location Dhonakulhi island, Haa Alif Atoll Project Component Redevelopment of the resort Contact Person Mr. Hafeez, 7773233 Nature of my Lead EIA consultant for the project including undertaking marine and involvements coastal surveys. Name of the EIA EIA of development of a sewerage system Date February 2012 Client Shin Nipppon Location Meemu Atoll Kolhufushi island Project Component Development of a new sewerage network Contact Person Mr. Saman Adhihetty. [email protected] Nature of my EIA consultant for the project including assessment of groundwater involvements resources and quantification of freshwater availability. Also assist the team in identifying best locations for outfall as well as treatment tanks. Also designed and analysed the willingness to pay survey in the island. Name of the EIA EIA for the reclamation of Thimarafushi second phase Date December 2011 Client Ministry of Housing and Environment Location Thimarafushi island, Thaa Atoll Project Component Reclamation of the island lagoon, second phase Contact Ministry of Housing and Environment Nature of my Lead EIA consultant involvements Name of the EIA EIA For the proposed upgrading and development of the Regional Port, Kulhudhufushi, Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives Date November 2011 Client Kulhudhufushi Port Limited Location Kulhudhufushi island, Haa Dhaal Atoll Project Component Upgrading of Kulhudhufushi Port Contact Kulhudhufushi Port Limited Nature of my Lead EIA consultant involvements Name of the EIA EIA For the proposed development of a mooring area Date November 2011 Client Ministry of Housing and Environment Location Mathikomandoo, Shaviyani Atoll Project Component Development of a mooring area Contact Ministry of Housing and Environment Nature of my EIA consultant, undertaking marine and island surveys. involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the development and upgrading of harbour Date November 2011 Client Ministry of Housing and Environment Location Mulah, Meemu Atoll Project Component Redevelopment of Mulah harbour Contact Person Ministry of Housing and Environment Nature of my Assistant EIA consultant including undertaking bathymetry surveys and involvements marine assessments. Name of the EIA EIA for the development of road Date August 2011 Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 17 Client Southern utilities Location Hithadhoo island, Addu Atoll Project Component Development of a new roads for SAARC summit Contact Person Mr. Zareer, Southern Utilities Nature of my Assessment of vegetation clearing and undertaking vegetation surveys, involvements undertaking marine surveys in areas of the lagoon where sediment was borrowed to level the roads. Also extensive mapping was undertaken in the project site to determine the boundary and extent. Name of the EIA EIA for the For the proposed development of a Marina at Hulhumale lagoon, North Male’ Atoll, Maldives Date July 2011 Client Housing Development Cooperation (HDC) Location Hulhumale, North Male’ Atoll Project Component Development of a marina Contact HDC Nature of my Lead EIA consultant involvements Name of the EIA EIA addendnum for For the Proposed Airport Development in Dharavandhoo, Baa Atoll Date June 2011 Client Coastline Hotels and Resorts Location Dharavandhoo island, Baa Atoll Project Component Change in reclamation concept Contact Person Mr. Gahthan Haleem Nature of my Lead consultant for the project including mapping and undertaking marine involvements assessments for the report. Name of the EIA EIA of Harbor Rehabilitation in Biledhoo, Faafu Atoll, Date May 2011 Client Ministry of Housing and Environment Location F. Biledhoo Project Component Rehabilitation of the Harbour at F. Biledhoo Contact Number Shaana Farooq, Project Coordinator at Ministry of Housing and Environment, Director, 3004300 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant, Environment consultant for the coastal component of involvements the project Name of the EIA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT For the proposed concept change in Vagaru, Shaviyani Atoll, Maldives Date March 2011 Client Vagaru holdings Pvt.Ltd Location Sh. Vagaru Project Component Resort development at Sh. Vagaru Contact Number Dilip Kumar, Finance Controller- Projects, 333 9992 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant and Environment consultant for the environmental involvements infrastructure component of the EIA Name of the EIA INITAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION For the proposed convention centre at Hithadhoo Date January 2011 Client Ministry of Housing and Environment Location Hithadhoo, Addu City Project Component Development of the convention centre at Hithadhoo for the SAARC Summit Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 18 Contact Number Shaana Farooq, Project Coordinator at Ministry of Housing and Environment, Director, 3004300 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant and Environment consultant for the environmental involvements infrastructure component of the EIA Name of the EIA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT For the proposed coastal protection of Summer island (Ziyaaraifushi island), North Male’ Atoll, Maldives Date January 2011 Client Kaimoo Hotels and Travel Services Location K. Ziyaaraifushi island Project Component Coastal Protection Contact Number Aboobakuru Yoosuf, Operations Manager, 332 2212 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant and Environment consultant for the Coastal involvements Component Name of the EIA SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT for the Expansion and Modernization of Malé International Airport Date November 2010 Client GMR Malé International Airport Private Limited Location Malé International Airport, Hulhule Project Component Expansion and Modernization of Malé International Airport Contact Number P. Sripathy, Managing Director +918040432000 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant, Environment consultant for the coastal component of involvements the project Name of the EIA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT For the proposed Upgrade and Redevelopment in Thudufushi Resort, South Ari Atoll, Maldives Date June 2010 Client Voyages Maldives Location ADh. Thudhufushi Project Component Resort development Contact Number Mohamed Shafeegu, Director, 7784933 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant, Environment consultant for the coastal component of involvements the project Name of the EIA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT For the Proposed 1000 houses in Hulhumale, Maldives Date May 2010 Client Ministry of Housing and Environment Location Hulhumale, Project Component Housing Contact Number Ahmed Saleem, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Environment Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant involvements Name of the EIA EIA for the redevelopment of Moofushi resort Date June 2009 Client Constance Hotels and Resorts, Mauritius Location Moofushi island resort, Alif Dhaal Atoll Project Component Redevelopment of Moofushi resort Contact Number Constance Hotels and Resorts Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 19 Nature of my EIA consultant for the project including helping clients develop the project involvements concept including guiding the architects in locating of new structures, jetties. Name of the EIA EIA for the proposed water bottling plant at Hulhumalé Industrial Area Date May 2009 Client Handy Industries Pvt Ltd Location Hulhumalé Project Component Water bottling plant at Hulhumalé Industrial Area Contact Number Hassan Saeed, Project Manger, Director, 7774888 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant and Environment consultant for the environmental involvements infrastructure component of the EIA Name of the EIA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT For the proposed Upgrade and Redevelopment in Athuruga resort, South Ari Atoll, Maldives Date May 2009 Client Voyages Maldives Location Athuruga Island Resort Project Component Upgrade and Redevelopment in Athuruga resort Contact Number Mohamed Shafeegu, Director, 7784933 Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant and Environment consultant for the coastal component involvements of the poject Name of the EIA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT For the the Development of a Boat Yard and Slipway at Kaashidhoo, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives Date April 2009 Client Veyla Travels and Tours Pvt. Ltd Location Kaashidhoo Island, Kaafu Atoll Project Component Development of a boat yard Contact Veyla Travels and Tours Pvt. Ltd Nature of my Lead EIA Consultant and Environment consultant for the coastal component involvements of the project Name of the EIA INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION for the proposed construction of a jetty joining Thulusdhoo and Thulusdhoo - Huraagandu, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives Date February 2009 Client Thulusdhoo Island council Location Thulusdhoo Project Component Construction of a jetty Contact Number Mohamed, 645553 Nature of my EIA Consultant involvements Name of the EIA EIA For the proposed modification for the original development concept in Hadahaa island, Gaafu Alif Atoll, Maldives Date May 2009 Client Driftwood Maldives Location Hadaha, Gaa Alif Atoll Project Component Concept change for the originally developed concept. Contact Driftwood Maldives Nature of my Lead EIA consultant for the project. involvements Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 20 Social and Environmental Impact Assessment for the setup of a drinking water supply network in Thinadhoo, Gaafu Dhaal atoll, Maldives; September 2008 Lead EIA consultant for data collection and report writing. Environmental Impact assessment for the redevelopment of Bolifushi resort, South Male’ Atoll; August 2008 EIA consultant for data collection and Marine environmental surveys and preparation of marine survey findings. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT For the Proposed Refurbishment of Adaaran Club Rannaalhi, South Male’ Atoll, Maldives; April 2008. Lead EIA consultant for data collection and report writing ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT for the Restoration of Beach at Royal Island Resort and Spa, March 2008 Lead EIA consultant for data collection and report writing ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT For the Proposed Redevelopment of Vaadhoo Island resort, South Male’ Atoll, Maldives, March 2008 Lead EIA Consultant for the project. EIA for the rehabilitation of the harbour in Hirilandhoo Island, Thaa Atoll, Maldives (Sep 2007) Joint project undertaken with SOGREAH of France. Lead EIA Consultant for data collection of marine and coastal surveys including bathymetric assessment. Assisted project consultant with undertaking socio-economic surveys in the island. EIA for the rehabilitation of the harbour in Mathiveri Island, Alif Alif Atoll, Maldives (Sep 2007) Joint project undertaken with SOGREAH of France. Lead EIA Consultant for data collection of marine and coastal surveys including bathymetric assessment. Assisted project consultant with undertaking socio-economic surveys in the island. EIA for the rehabilitation of the harbour in Kendhoo Island, Baa Atoll, Maldives (Sep 2007) Joint project undertaken with SOGREAH of France. Lead EIA Consultant for data collection of marine and coastal surveys including bathymetric assessment. Assisted project consultant with undertaking socio-economic surveys in the island. EIA for the rehabilitation of the harbour in Makunudhoo Island, Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives (Sep 2007) Joint project undertaken with SOGREAH of France. Lead EIA Consultant for data collection of marine and coastal surveys including bathymetric assessment. Assisted project consultant with undertaking socio-economic surveys in the island. EIA for the rehabilitation of the harbour in Ungoofaaru Island, Raa Atoll, Maldives (Sep 2007) Joint project undertaken with SOGREAH of France. Lead EIA Consultant for data collection of marine and coastal surveys including bathymetric assessment. Assisted project consultant with undertaking socio-economic surveys in the island. EIA for the rehabilitation of the harbour in Manadhoo Island, Noonu Atoll, Maldives (Sep 2007) Joint project undertaken with SOGREAH of France. Lead EIA Consultant for data collection of marine and coastal surveys including bathymetric assessment. Assisted project consultant with undertaking socio-economic surveys in the island. EIA for the redevelopment of Lily Beach Resort, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives (June 2007) Lead EIA Consultant for data collection including bathymetric surveys and report writing. Projects, programmes, research or activities participated in or contributed to Workshop on Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance (April 29 –1st May, 2007, Khulhudhufushi, Haa Dhaal atoll) Managing and leading the workshop. Presentation on water quality monitoring and surveillance, including ground water and rainwater. Teaching community members on how to assess water quality and undertake surveys and do monitoring work. Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 21 Bathymetric Survey of Emboodhoo Finolhu Island (Taj Exotica Resort), South Male’ Atoll, Maldives (April 2007) Detailed bathymetric survey of the island’s northern lagoon using sonar equipment and differential GPS. Bathymetric Survey of Olhuveli Island, Laamu Atoll, Maldives (30-31 March 2007) Detailed bathymetric survey of the island’s lagoon using sonar equipment and differential GPS. Survey also include identifying and mapping coral patches, specific shallow and deep areas and other ecosystems such as sand banks within the lagoon system. Initial environmental Assessment (IEA) for the proposed electrification project in Noonu atoll Kudafaree, Maldives (March 2007) Preparation of the IEA for the project that includes assessment of the environmental aspects including noise, air pollution and fuel handling. Final Initial Environmental Assessment Report preparation. Initial environmental Assessment (IEA) for the proposed electrification project in Meemu Dhiggaru, Maldives (March 2007) Preparation of the IEA for the project that includes assessment of the environmental aspects including noise, air pollution and fuel handling. Final Initial Environmental Assessment Report preparation. Initial environmental Assessment (IEA) for the proposed electrification project in Gaafu Dhaal Dhaandhoo, Maldives (March 2007) Data collection for the IEA including noise and particulate matter levels during peak and off peak hours. Preparation of the IEA for the project that includes assessment of the environmental aspects including noise, air pollution and fuel handling. Final Initial Environmental Assessment Report preparation. Initial environmental Assessment (IEA) for the proposed electrification project in Laamu Dambidhoo, Maldives (March 2007) Preparation of an IEA for the project that includes assessment of the environmental aspects including noise, air pollution and fuel handling. Final Initial Environmental Assessment Report preparation. Groundwater assessment of Noonu Atoll Manadhoo, Maldives (Jan 2007) Data collection including assessing groundwater quality and setting baseline parameters for the preparation of an EIA for the establishment of sewerage system in the island. Groundwater assessment of Raa atoll Ungoofaaru, Maldives (Jan 2007) Data collection including assessing groundwater quality and setting baseline parameters for the preparation of an EIA for the establishment of sewerage system in the island. EIA for the establishment of sewerage system in Daalu atoll Meedhoo, Maldives (Jan 2007) Data collection including assessing groundwater quality and setting baseline parameters. Preparation of the full EIA report based on field data collected. EIA for the establishment of sewerage system in Laamu atoll Dambidhoo, Maldives (Dec 2006) Preparation of the full EIA report based on field data collected. EIA for the establishment of a resort in Naridhoo island, Haa Alif atoll, Maldives (Dec 2006) Assessment and reporting of the groundwater and terrestrial aspects of the EIA. Shoreline survey of Cocoa Palm island Resort, Maldives (Oct 2006) Mapping the island’s shore line, vegetation line, high tide line, reef line and the extent of erosion. Setting up baseline GIS maps to assess the extent of coastal damage. Survey of Royal Island Resort and Spa, Baa atoll, Maldives (Oct 2006) Mapping the island’s shore line and setting up baseline GIS maps to assess the extent of coastal damage. Addendum to EIA for the resort development in Noonu Maavelaavaru, Maldives (Sep 2006) Preparation of the full EIA report based on field data collected. EIA for the establishment of sewerage system in Vaavu Felidhoo, Maldives (Sep 2006) Preparation of the full EIA report based on field data collected. EIA for the redevelopment of villivaru resort in Male’ Atoll, Maldives (Sep 2006) Baseline data collection, assessment and reporting of the groundwater and terrestrial aspects of the EIA. Mapping the island including, broad bathymetric survey of the island’s lagoon and reef extent . EIA for the establishment of a resort in Medhafushi island, Noonu Atoll, Maldives (Sep 2006) Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 22 Baseline data collection, assessment and reporting of the groundwater and terrestrial aspects of the EIA. Bathymetric survey of the island’s lagoon using differential GPS and echosounder. EIA for the establishment of a resort in Gaakoshibi island, Maldives (Sep 2006) Assessment and reporting of the groundwater and terrestrial aspects of the EIA. EIA for the establishment of a resort in Vagaru island, Shaviyani Atoll, Maldives (Aug 2006) Baseline data collection, assessment and reporting of the groundwater and terrestrial aspects of the EIA. Mapping the island and setting up baseline GIS maps for monitoring purposes. Broad bathymetric survey of the island’s lagoon. Bathymetric survey of Giraavaru Island resort, Male’ atoll, Maldives (June 2006) Broad bathymetric survey of the islands lagoon system using GPS and ecosounder. Mapping the limits of the reef line. Mapping and bathymetric survey of Halaveli Island resort, Alif atoll, Maldives (May 2006) Mapping the island including shore and vegetation line and generating maps including the islands existing coastal infrastructure and entrance channel. Broad bathymetric survey of the islands lagoon system using GPS and ecosounder. Workshop on Drinking Water quality monitoring and surveillance (May 14 - 16, 2006, Meemu atoll) Presentation on water quality monitoring and surveillance, including ground water and rainwater. Teaching community members on how to assess water quality and undertake surveys and do monitoring work. Managing and leading the workshop Workshop on Drinking Water quality monitoring and surveillance (Jan, 2006, Raa atoll) Presentation on water quality monitoring and surveillance, including ground water and rainwater. Teaching community members on how to assess water quality and undertake surveys and do monitoring work. Managing and leading the workshop Mapping newly renovated Olhuveli Island resort and spa, South Male’ atoll, Maldives (April 2006) Mapping the island including shore and vegetation line and generating maps including newly reclaimed land mass. EIA for the establishment of a resort in Seenu Villingilli, Maldives (March 2006) Baseline data collection, assessment and reporting of the groundwater and terrestrial aspects of the EIA. Mapping the island and setting up baseline GIS maps for monitoring purposes. Mapping and baseline groundwater survey of Kurendhoo Island in Lhaviyani atoll, Maldives (April 2006) Mapping the entire island including shore and vegetation line and setting up GIS base maps for water quality for a sewerage system design. Erosion study for Royal Island Resort and Spa, Maldives (February 2006) Baseline data collection and assessment of the coastal aspects of the study. Mapping the island’s shore line and setting up baseline GIS maps for monitoring erosion. EIA for the establishment of Kaafu Maafushi island’s sewerage system, Maldives (November 2005) Baseline data collection and assessment of the groundwater and terrestrial environment. EIA for the establishment of Kaafu Guraidhoo’s sewerage system, Maldives (November 2005) Baseline data collection and assessment of the groundwater and terrestrial environment . EIA of Viligilimathidahura reclamation and development, Maldives (October 2005) Surveying, assessment and reporting of the terrestrial aspects, including groundwater, flora and fauna and socio- economic impacts. EIA of the Fourth Power Project for STELCO (August 2005) Assessment and reporting of the health impacts of the project. EIA of Boduhithi Resort redevelopment, Maldives (2005) Surveying, assessment and reporting of the terrestrial aspects, including groundwater, flora and fauna. EIA of Kudahithi Resort redevelopment, Maldives (2005) Surveying, assessment and reporting of the terrestrial aspects, including groundwater, flora and fauna. EIA of Maavelavaru Resort redevelopment, Maldives (2005) Surveying, assessment and reporting of the terrestrial aspects, including groundwater, flora and fauna. Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 23 EIA of Kalhufahalafushi Resort Development, Maldives (2005) Surveying, assessment and reporting of the terrestrial and water quality aspects. EIA of Alidhoo Resort Development, Maldives (2005) Surveying, assessment and reporting of the terrestrial aspects, including groundwater, flora and fauna. EIA of Horizon Fisheries Complex, Laamu Atoll, Maldives(2005) Surveying, assessment and reporting of the marine and beach water quality, land contamination and coastal aspects. EIA of Lonudhoohutaa Resort Development, Maldives (2005) Surveying, assessment and reporting of the terrestrial aspects, including groundwater, flora and fauna. Rapid Assessment of groundwater and rainwater in selected islands of Gaafu Alif and Gaafu Dhaal atoll, Maldives (March 2005) Rapid assessment and reporting of the groundwater and rainwater conditions to assess the impact of tsunami in seven islands. Rapid Assessment of groundwater and rainwater status in selected islands of Gaafu Alif and Gaafu Dhaal atoll, Maldives (March 2005) Rapid assessment and reporting of the groundwater conditions to assess the impact of tsunami in two islands. Rapid Assessment of groundwater in selected islands of Laamu atoll, Maldives (Jan 2005) Rapid assessment and reporting of the groundwater conditions to assess the impact of tsunami in seven islands Presentation on Waste management and recycling opportunities in the Maldives (27-29 October 2002). Local Consultant for CDE Pvt Ltd. International Workshop on Environmental Management and Sustainable Tourism 27-29 October, Paradise Island, Maldives. Presentation on Waste management and recycling opportunities in the Maldives given at the workshop held jointly by Villa Hotels and International Finance Cooperation. The aim of the workshop was to adopt Environmental Management Systems at Villa Hotels. Publicity campaign for the First Regional Development Project, Maldives (March 29 - 30, 2002). Local Consultant for Business and Financial Services (BFS) Pvt Ltd. Presentation on water resource management, especially on protecting ground water and application of various methods to protect groundwater pollution, Waste management with special emphasis on the first regional development project in the Maldives and environmental protection, especially wetlands and their relationship to groundwater. Workshop on Drinking Water safety and sanitation (Jan 14 - 18, 2002) Presentation on water resource management, especially on protecting ground water and application of various methods to protect groundwater pollution. Workshop held to provide information to the community and school children at A.dh Dhangethi island, Dhaal Ribudoo Island, Meemu Muli and Vaavu Keyodhoo Island, Maldives Workshop on Water and Sanitation (Jan 5 - 7, 2002) Presentation on Environmental protection given at the Workshop held to provide information to leaders of islands, teachers, health workers in Ari Atoll, Maldives A.dh Mahibadhoo, Maldives Comparative Study on Indoor Air pollution (Nov 28-Dec 2, 2001) Assessment of the status of Indoor air pollution in Addu Atoll, Maldives to compare data with Male’, conducted by Ministry of Health, Maldives Joint ground water research of Maamigili island, Maldives (October 20, 2001) Ground water quality assessment survey of the island of Maamigilli island in Ari Atoll, Maldives conducted by MWSA, Maldives. Joint ground water research of Fuvah Mulaku Island, Maldives (November 2000) Ground water quality assessment survey of the Island of Fuvah Mulah, Maldives Conducted as part of the V & A assessment study by Ministry of Home Affairs, Housing and Environment. Joint ground water research survey of Bodu Rehaa island, Maldives (November 2000) Ground water quality assessment survey of the Island of Bodu Rehaa, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives. Conducted as part of the V & A assessment study Ministry of Home Affairs, Housing and Environment. Joint ground water research survey of Hithaadhoo Island, Maldives (November 2000) Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 24 Ground water quality assessment survey of the Island of Hithaadhoo Island in Baa Atoll, Maldives. Conducted as part of the V & A assessment research. Ministry of Home Affairs, Housing and Environment. Employment Director (June 2005 to present) Water Solutions Pvt.Ltd, An Environmental Consultancy firm Research Student (July 2007 to 2009) Lanka Hydraulics Institute undertaking part time research in Maldives as part of a PhD research programme. Senior Environmental Analyst (18 September 2005 – 22 July 2007) Maldives Water and sanitation Authority, Republic of Maldives Project Officer (4 Jan 2005 – 18 September 2005) Maldives Water and sanitation Authority, Republic of Maldives Project Officer (Sep 2001 – 24 Feb 2003) Maldives Water and sanitation Authority, Republic of Maldives Project Officer (Aug 2000 – Sep 2001) Health Education Unit, Ministry of Health, Republic of Maldives Project Officer (Dec 1999 – Aug 2000) Environmental Health Unit, Ministry of Health, Republic of Maldives General Secretary (December 1999 – August 2001) Tennis Association of Maldives, Male’, Republic of Maldives Secretary (Jan 1993 - Feb 1996) Planning and Coordination Section, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Maldives Secretary (1992- December 1995) Soft Tennis Association of Maldives, Male, Maldives Public Health Officer (May 1993 - Dec 1993) Food Safety and Epidemic Control Section, Department of Public Health, Republic of Maldives Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 25 Achievements NZAID Scholarship, 2003 Awarded a New Zealand Government Scholarship (NZAID) to undertake a Masters programme in Public Health at University of Auckland (2003-2004). Third place in the photography division (April 2005) Exhibition organized by WHO and Ministry of Health on the occasion of World Health Day Third Place in the Photography Division (October 2001) First Youth Exhibition, Male’, Maldives Organized by the Youth Center, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Male’, Maldives Kodak KPAN Black and White Photographer of the year (Jan 1996) Organized by KODAK, 1995, Republic of Maldives 2nd place, in the Advance and Technical Photography Exhibition (October 1995) Ministry of Youth, Women’s Affairs and Sports, Male’, Maldives 3rd place, in the Advance and October 1995 Technical Photography Exhibition, Ministry of Youth, Women’s Affairs and Sports Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 26 Participation in seminars, conferences, workshops, short courses and training Biennial conference and Exhibition of Water Institute of South Africa (WISA) 21-25 May 2006, Durban, South Africa 12th International Rainwater Catchment Systems Conference 15-18 November 2005, New Delhi, India. Presented a Paper of issues of rainwater harvesting in Maldives. ISO 14000 Advance Training on Environmental Management Systems Auditing 13-18 June 2005, New Delhi, India Asia Pacific Regional Consultation on water and poverty 22 – 26 September 2002, Dhaka, Bangladesh Seminar on Forward Thinking Policies of Groundwater Management; Energy, Water Resources and Economic Approaches 2 – 6 September 2002; New Delhi, India International Training course on “Environmental Sanitation – Solutions and Management” 2 – 12 July 2002, Trivandrum, India Workshop on Concept and Application of IUCN categories to Protected Areas Nasandhura Palace Hotel, Male’, Maldives, (Nov 7-8, 2001) Workshop on Facilitation skills 14-18 October 2001, UNICEF/MWSA, Male’, Maldives Congress of the Asian Soft Tennis Federation, Saga City, Japan, October 2000 Training Workshop on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Male’, Maldives, August 2000 Training Workshop on Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment Bandos Island Resort, April 2000 First Sports Medicine Workshop Ministry of Youth, Women’s Affairs and Sports, 11 March 1995, Male’, Maldives Workshop on Techniques of Script – Writing for Educational Radio Programmes UNICEF and Department of Public Health, 10th –14 July 1993, Male’, Maldives Workshop on Production of Health Educational Materials on Family Planning & AIDS Department of Public Health, 29th April 1993, Male’, Maldives International Coaches Programme, International Tennis Federation, 16th December 1990, Male’, Maldives Computer and IT Experience 2006 Designing and maintenance of “Budget Maldives” web site. www.budgetmaldives.com 2005 Designing and maintenance of “Water Solutions” web site. www.water-solutions.biz 2003 Designing and maintenance of “Photography of Amu” web site. www.amooo.com Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 27 2003 Designing and development of the Website for Ranveli Resort and Spa in the Maldives. Website for Shaviyani Atoll www.ranveli.com.mv 2003 Designing and maintenance of the first Website for an atoll in the Maldives. Website for Shaviyani Atoll www.shaviyani.gov.mv 2002 Development of an incident database for Department of Civil Aviation, Maldives Jointly developed with Ahmed Zahid. 2002 Designing and maintenance of the Website of Maldives Surfing Association www.maldivesurf.org.mv 2002 Designing and maintenance of the Website of Hulhumale Development Unit (currently restricted) www.hdu.gov.mv 2002 Designing and maintenance of the Website of Web Foundation. www.web.org.mv 2000-2001 Designing and maintenance of the Website of Tennis Association of Maldives 2000-2001 Designing and programming of the first interactive CD-ROM on Male’, Republic of Maldives (samples available upon request) 2003 Designing and programming of the first interactive CD-ROM on Surfing in Male’, Maldives (samples available upon request) Other professional work and experience Organizational skills 2000 Experience in organizing and managing 3 national level tennis tournaments in the year 2000 in Maldives. Photography 2001 Photography assignment for UNICEF Maldives to photograph the available fruits and vegetables in the Addo atoll region of Maldives. Most of the photography work for the year 2000 diary published by Libaas Pvt Ltd.on Maldivian handicrafts Most of the photography work for the year 2001 diary published by Libaas Pvt Ltd, Maldives on Historical mosques Various government photography project experiences Various other private photography project experiences. Script writing 2002 Writing video documentary script on Cervical Cancer for a 15 minute educational video Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 28 Client: Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital/Ministry of Health Sub contracted by Image Village Male’, Maldives 2002 Writing video documentary script on Oral Cancer for a 15 minute educational video Client: Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital/Ministry of Health Sub contracted by Image Village Male’, Maldives 2002 Writing video documentary script on TB for a 15 minute educational video Client: Chest Clinic Male’, Maldives 2002 Writing video documentary script on Kidney Failure for a 15 minute educational video Client: Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital/Ministry of Health Sub contracted by Image Village Male’, Maldives 2002 Writing video documentary script on Sexually Transmitted Diseases for a 15 minute educational video Client: Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital/Ministry of Health Sub contracted by Image Village Male’, Maldives 2002 Writing video documentary script on Mental Health for a 15 minute educational video Client: Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital/Ministry of Health Sub contracted by Image Village Male’, Maldives 2002 Writing video documentary script on Pap Smear for a 15 minute educational video Client: Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital/Ministry of Health Sub contracted by Image Village Male’, Maldives 2002 Writing video documentary script on Hand Foot and Mouth Disease for a 15 minute educational video Client: Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital/Ministry of Health Sub contracted by Image Village Male’, Maldives 2002 Writing video documentary script on Food Safety for a 15 minute educational video Client: Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital/Ministry of Health Sub contracted by Image Village Male’, Maldives 2002 Writing video documentary script on Environmental Health for a 15 minute educational video Client: Ministry of Health Sub contracted by Image Village Male’, Maldives Video and Film making 2001 One hour film on the first body boarding championship “National Varunulaa Challenge” held in Male’, August 2001. Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 29 Miscellaneous November 2000 Manager Maldives Soft Tennis Team participating in the 4th Asian Soft Tennis Championship (Maldives won the 3rd place in the team consolation event) 1-5 November 2000 Saga City, Japan May 2000 Manager Maldives Tennis Team participating in the Sri Lankan National Junior Hard Court Tennis Championship Colombo, Sri Lanka January 2000 Manager Maldives Junior Tennis Team participating in the ITF under 18 Junior Ranking Tournament Colombo, Sri Lanka October 1995 Manager Maldives Soft Tennis Team participating in the 10th World Soft Tennis Championship (Maldives was the champion in the team consolation event) Gifu City, Japan October 1992 Player / Manager The 2nd Asian Soft Tennis Championship Oct 21-24 Jakarta, Indonesia Referees Mr.Brent Powis Director WHO Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury Sydney, Australia Tel: 02 4570 1660 Fax: 02 4570 1660 Email: [email protected] Mr. Navi Litidamu Lecturer and Department Head Department of Environmental Health Fiji School of Medicine Suva, Fiji Mr. Ahmed Zahid Consultant, Environment Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd Male’ Maldives Signed: ______Date: ______Resume of Abdul Aleem, Updated on 18 March 2018 30 EIA For the construction of a slipway in Goidhoo Island, Shaviyani Atoll 25 Annex: Methodologies used Prepared by Water Solutions Pvt.Ltd, May 2018 Page 85 1 . 1 Introduction The annex describes detail methodologies used to collect data on the existing environment for EIA studies in the Maldives. For EIA studies in the Maldives, various methodologies are used and the type and methods vary for different projects. Almost all projects will utilize some general data collection methodologies in combination of various other methods. The following section outlines the data collection methodologies that are used in Maldives and their description. 1 . 2 General Methodologies of Data Collection In this method, the condition of the existing environment is analyzed using appropriate scientific methods. The environmental components of the study area are focused for terrestrial, marine and coastal environment depending on the specific projects. In general, for any project that requires the study of the marine environment, the marine environment of the island is studied including the coral reef and the lagoon. Focus is given on specific areas of the island’s reef which is expected to have the greatest impact as a result of the proposed project. Coastal environmental data collection involves mapping the shoreline, taking beach profiles from selected locations, identifying and mapping costal defense structures and assessing the coastal environment for erosion or accretion. Terrestrial data collection usually includes creating a terrestrial map of the island or a specific area. 1 . 3 Mapping and Location Identification The island, lagoon, reef or specific areas of islands or a project site is mapped, including shore line, vegetation line, reef lines, existing mature trees, coastal defense structures or other significant topographic features. Mapping is undertaken using hand held differential GPS and available aerial photos. The location of data collection sites are marked using handheld GPS. These data collection points includes marine water sampling locations, marine survey locations, existing groynes and sea walls, mature trees, breakwaters, protected or archaeological sites, erosion prone areas, sand spits, beach rocks etc. 1 . 4 Marine Environment Surveys Marine environmental surveys were conducted to collect data on key environmental components (i.e. the coral reef system and the lagoon), that will be impacted due to the project. Four methods are primarily used to collect data, namely: Line Intercept transects (LIT’s) Detail photo quadrate analysis, Fish census and Visual observations. Purpose of the survey is to define and establish marine environmental baseline conditions for impact evaluation during and after a project. Surveys are based on standard marine environmental surveys so that they can be repeatedly carried out to monitor and record changes and assess possible impacts on the marine environment from the proposed work activities. Surveys include quantitative and qualitative methods. In addition, photos are taken along the reef survey sites and the length of the lagoon. 1 . 5 Line Intercept Transects (LIT) Line Intercept Transect (LIT) surveys are carried out to assess the benthic types and species at the survey sites. This method uses life form categories to assess the benthic sessile community of reefs and it is possible to incorporate taxonomic data as well. LIT surveys can be used to evaluate the community structure of corals in terms of species composition and Annex: Methodology - Page 2 diversity patterns in different zones on a reef. LIT method also provides a rapid estimate of percent cover of corals, algal cover, and cases of other prominent organisms as well as bare substratum. Quantitative percent cover of the reef community can be obtained using this method and it can be repeated over time to obtain changes over a period of time. Disadvantages of this method include difficulty in standardizing the life form categories and the limitation of the data collected, to information on percent cover and relative abundance (English et al. 1997). LIT surveys produce valuable data even though they are time consuming and require considerable effort and skills to record notes underwater (Segal & Castro 2001). A line transect of 20m length is normally used, but transect lengths can vary depending on the surveyor. 1 . 6 Photo quadrate analysis Photo transect coral reef survey method is used to quantify the data of coral reef benthic communities i.e. live corals and their types, other benthos, dead corals and other reef substrate. This method is used to support the LIT surveys or as an alternative to line transect. A series of photographs are taken along the transect line (usually 20 m each) using an underwater camera. These photographs are combined to form a photo-composite. Photo- composite of the mapped area of the reef are then analyzed using computer software. It provided a detail record of individual corals, sandy or rubble area and other benthos to a mapped area. The photographs not only allowed speedy collection of data in the field, but also provided a permanent record of the transect line, which is useful for long-term monitoring of growth, mortality and recruitment. Figure 1: Typical photo quadrate analysis 1 . 7 Qualitative assessment Qualitative assessment of the reef or lagoon is based on visual observation by snorkeling and then comparing the result with underwater photos and aerial photographs. Annex: Methodology - Page 3 1 . 8 P e r m a n e n t Photo Quadrats This method involves taking still photographs of a fixed quadrat that are analyzed in the lab. It is useful to determine temporal change in shallow macrobenthos communities. Permanent photo-quadrats can also complement LITs and are suitable for small-scale questions and to follow the fate of individual colonies. Detailed temporal change can be determined for individual corals for biological condition, growth, mortality and recruitment. Data can be used to estimate percent cover, species diversity, relative abundance, density and size. Percentage cover of target organisms can be determined in the lab by either point sample methods by placing a grid cover the quadrat or by digitizing the image (digitizing is more expensive, time-consuming, requires special software and expertise). The precision depends on the apparatus used and the ability to take photo from exactly the same spot as well as observer differences for analysis. On each designated Impact Sites squares of 50x50cm side length are placed randomly along the coral patches in about 1,5m depth. Still photos are taken and analyzed using the software CPCe 3.4 (Kohler and Gill 2006) with an equally spaced grid overlaid in 10 columns and 10 rows (100 points) per 50x50cm quadrat. Substrate categories are recorded and described. Statistical analysis is then undertaken using PAST software (PAlaeontological Statistics ver. 1.90, Øyvind Hammer). All quadrats at the survey sites are permanently marked with square plastic markers for further monitoring studies. In addition, when possible, sub-surface buoys are installed at each Site close to the quadrats. 1 . 9 Reef fish Visual Census Under water counts of reef fishes or underwater visual census (UVC) method is used to assess the fish population at an Impact Site and a Control Site. Visual counts appear to give reasonably reliable results provided that they are applied to fish that are non-cryptic and either diurnally active or at least evident by day. In this method, the surveyor swims along the transect paths above the reef, counting fish that were observed within 1,5m either side of the transect and above up to the water column. The same transects line as for the Visual Quadrat survey is normally utilized to carry out the fish census. Fish are counted along the 20 m transect path (that is in a belt of 1.5 m on either side and up to the water surface). To count the fish, the surveyor swims slowly along, counting fishes that are seen within the defined band transect, 20m long by 3m wide (i.e. one with a total area of 60m²). All fish encountered are recorded at least up to family level, some up to genus and species level, noted on the underwater slate immediately after they are seen. Counting any fish more than once is avoided by training and experience. Speed at which the path swum is controlled so as to standardize the efficiency of search. If the surveyor swims too fast it is easy to miss fish, especially of smaller species, that may be temporarily obscured by corals or rock or be taking shelter. Experience shows that the slower the surveyor swims, more fish that is recorded up to a point. However, the highest number recorded by moving along very slowly may actually be an over estimate of fish density. Hence it is necessary to standardize swimming speed to a slow but not too slow pace. The standard speed of swimming practiced is at a mean rate of 8m a minute. For results, only the most abundant fish families are taken into account, each representing one of the following functional groups: herbivores (Acanthuridae, Scaridae), omnivores (selected Labridae), corallivores (Chaetodontodae) as well as habitat specialists (Pomacentridae). 1 . 1 0 Marine Water Quality One of the main environmental components that is affected by implementing a number of projects in Maldives is the marine water quality. Water quality is assessed during the field trip by collecting samples and testing them at National Health Laboratory. Water quality is Annex: Methodology - Page 4 assessed from multiple locations depending on the project. The locations, frequency and parameters to be monitored are given in the EIA report. 1 . 1 1 Coastal environment 1 . 1 2 Shoreline and vegetation line mapping The island’s shore line and vegetation lines are mapped during low, high and mid tides using a handheld GPS assisted by aerial photos. The data is then entered in to a GIS database and maps are generated. 1 . 1 2 . 1 Coastal structures mapping Similar to the island’s shore line and vegetation lines, all the coastal infrastructures such as groynes, sea walls, revetments, offshore and near shore breakwaters are mapped using a handheld GPS assisted by aerial photos. The data is then entered in to a GIS database and maps are generated. 1 . 1 2 . 2 Erosion and Accretion areas mapping Areas where severe erosion and accretion occurring are mapped using a handheld GPS. The data is then entered in to a GIS database and maps are generated and compared with previous available maps and satellite photos. 1 . 1 2 . 3 Beach Profiles Dumpy levels were also used to survey around selected locations around the island and beach profiles were generated from these data. The location along the which the beach profiles were taken was marked using a GPS for future monitoring. When selecting locations, a permanent structure or object such as a building corner, larger mature tree or any other similar benchmark were identified for future reference. The final beach profiles are corrected to MSL and graphs developed. 1 . 1 2 . 4 Drogues and currents Nearshore currents in the lagoon or reef were measured by deploying a handheld GPS in a watertight casing with a fin attached at the bottom. The GPS is deployed for a period of minimum 15 minutes during which time its displacement from the original position are recorded as a line. After 15 minutes, it is removed and deployed at another location. Once the data is collected, currents in a particular area is calculated by measuring the distance it has travelled by 15 minutes. 1 . 1 3 Terrestrial environment 1 . 1 3 . 1 Terrestrial floral survey The baseline terrestrial environment of the project location is studied in detail by counting trees existing in the area, and gathering information available from island office or from other available sources. The survey concentrates on identifying vegetation types, their abundance and occurrence in a given area. The methods used to assess the tree types and abundance are using line transects. A measuring tape is used to set up the transect line which is selected randomly from within the project boundary. The surveyor measures and records the type of trees and their average heights. Average heights are estimated and so there is a greater degree of error in estimating the tree heights. The results are then tabulated to calculate the Annex: Methodology - Page 5 percentage of different trees. In addition, records from island office / resort or other sources are also used to cross check the figures. 1 . 1 3 . 2 Terrestrial faunal survey In depth faunal survey is not assessed but the types of fauna encountered during the floral transect is identified and recorded. Focus in given on specific fauna such as turtles, fruit bats, sea birds and other sensitive birds. Birds and their habitation patterns are also observed and recorded during the survey. 1 . 1 3 . 3 Ground Water Assessment Groundwater quality is assessed by collecting samples from given locations selected randomly or from available points within the island using YSI 6820 multi parameter handheld water quality meter. In addition, water quality is also tested at the National Health Laboratory. 1 . 1 4 Coastal Environment Data collected on coastal environment includes beach profiles, existing coastal structures (sea walls, breakwaters, groyns etc.), beach composition, beach width, shore line and vegetation line. All beach profile locations are marked on GPS maps and their geographical coordinates are marked on a map. Beach profiles are taken as baseline data to make comparisons during monitoring programme so that any changes resulting from the coastal or any other component of a project can be assessed accurately. Beach profiles are measured using auto levels, GPS and a staff. 1 . 1 5 B a t h y m e t r y Bathymetric survey are undertaken in the lagoon or reef using Echosounder attached to a boat. The levels are then corrected for mean sea level and represented in a map. Bathymetric maps provide accurate estimates of depths in a particular lagoon or a reef. 1 . 1 6 Aerial photos Aerials photos provide useful information such as assisting the analysis of marine environment, identifying wave patterns and changes to shoreline and also vulnerable areas of the island for all kinds of projects. Aerial photos are purchased from DigitalGlobe. 1 . 1 7 Available long term weather data Long term available weather data is obtained from the nearest weather station to a project in Maldives, which is based in Male’ International Airport (Male’ atoll), Hanimaadhoo (Haa Dhaal Atoll), Kaadehdhoo (Gaaf Dhaal atoll and Gan island in Seenu atoll. These data sets are used to develop a regional model in ArcGIS to assess the vulnerable areas of the island or any other project during both monsoons, thus helping the EIA team to assess the vulnerable areas of the island for erosion and various other weather related issues. 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