Rehabilitation of Barki Road from Transformer Shops to Near Police Station Hadiara, Lahore
This Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) is prepared according to the World Bank Policy Guidelines and environmental and social laws and policies of Government of Punjab (GoPb). It will be used to identify and mitigate the environmental and social impacts that may emerge during implementation of
“REHABILITATION OF BARKI ROAD FROM TRANSFORMER SHOPS TO NEAR POLICE STATION HADIARA, LAHORE” being executed by City District Government Lahore (CDG-L) from the financial grant of PCGIP (EEPs) awarded for the financial year 2015-16.This ESMP follows the social and environmental appraisal and compliance as mentioned in the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) of PCGIP.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NTENTS SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ...... 4 1.1. PUNJAB CITIES GOVERANCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PCGIP) ...... 1 1.2. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK (ESMF) ...... 1 1.3. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SCREENING OF SCHEMES ...... 2 1.4. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP) ...... 2 SECTION 2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. 2.1. AREA DESCRIPTION ...... 4 2.2. LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT ...... 4 2.3. existing status oF THE PROPOSED PROJECT ...... 5 2.4. WORK ACTIVITIES ...... 6 2.5. COST ESTIMATES ...... 7 2.6. DURATION OF THE PROJECT ...... 7 2.7. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES ...... 7 SECTION 3: ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE CONDITION OF LAHORE ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.1 CITY PROFILE ...... 9 3.2 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT OF CITY ...... 9 3.2.1 Air Quality ...... 9 3.2.2 Dust ...... 10 3.2.3 Noise ...... 11 3.2.4 Soil Profile ...... 11 3.2.5 WATER sources ...... 12 3.2.6 climate ...... 12 3.3 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT OF CITY...... 13 3.3.1. Parks and Gardens ...... 13 3.3.2. Flora & Fauna ...... 13 3.4 SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTOF CITY ...... 13 3.4.1. Demography ...... 13 3.4.2. Institutes ...... 15 3.4.3. Land Use ...... 16 3.4.4. Economic Status ...... 16
3.4.5. Cultural Heritage ...... 17 SECTION 4: IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. 4.1. Table 4.1Environment & Social Management Plan ...... 21 Table 4.2: ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS ...... 26 Table 4.3: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN ...... 26 Table 4.4 ESMP IMPLEMENTATION COST ...... 30 4.2. SITE HANDING OVER DOCUMENT ...... 32 SECTION 5: SOCIAL ACCEPTABILITY AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. 5.1. GENERAL ...... 33 5.2. PUBLIC INFORMATION/ CONSULTATION ...... 33 5.3. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ...... 36 5.3.1. TYPE OF GRIEVANCE...... 37 5.3.2. COMPOSITION OF GRC ...... 37 5.3.3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF GRC ...... 37 SECTION 6: CAPACITY BUILDING ...... 38 6.1. GENERAL ...... 38 6.2. CONTRACTOR’S TRAINING ...... 38 ANNEXURE A ...... 42 ANNEXURE B ...... 48 ANNEXURE B -2 ...... 50 ANNEXURE C ...... 54 aNNEXURE D ...... 55 ANNEXURE E ...... 61
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
AHs Affected Households APs Affected Persons CDG City District Government CDG-L City District Government, Lahore DO District Officer EIA Environmental Impact Assessment ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan ESSS Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist GRC Grievance Redress Committee GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism IEE Initial Environmental Examination NEQS National Environment Quality Standards PCGIP Punjab Cities Governance Improvement Project PPEs Personal Protective Equipment’s RAP Resettlement Action Plan SAR Social Assessment Report SOx Sulfur and its oxides SSS Social Safeguard Specialist WB World Bank WHO World Health Organization
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1. PUNJAB CITIES GOVERANCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PCGIP)
Government of the Punjab (GoP) with the financial assistance from World Bank (WB) is implementing Punjab Cities Governance Improvement Project (PCGIP). The project is focused at strengthening of systems and governance improvement for enhanced service delivery and being implemented in five large cities (Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad and Gujranwala).
The project development objectives are to: Support the Province of Punjab’s cities in strengthening systems for improved planning, resource management, and accountability Improve the capacity to respond promptly and effectively to Crisis or Emergency.
The objective of the PCGIP is to support Punjab’s large cities in strengthening institutional frameworks and developing systems for improved urban planning, expenditure and accountability and to capacitate these cities to improve delivery of municipal services in a medium to long term on a more sustainable basis. The Project has a number of financial, social, economic and environmental benefits, including institutional development, rehabilitation and improvement of municipal services, better quality of life and employment generation. In addition a large number of secondary benefits are also likely to accrue in the medium to long term such as institutional reforms at local level.
1.2. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK (ESMF)
Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) serves as a guiding document to address the social and environmental issues during projects implementation covering following phases at: Planning and design, Construction and rehabilitation, Operation and maintenance, Decommissioning and closure phases. Overall objectives of ESMF are to: . Ensure that schemes to be designed and implemented by the Government are environmentally sound and socially acceptable . Ensure that all the schemes comply with the national regulatory and WB policy frameworks . Internalize and integrate the environmental and social management procedures and processes in the routine projects/operations/service delivery of CDG’s and city entities Screening will be the first step of the environmental and social management procedure. Each scheme during its preparation stage will be screened with respect to environmental and social considerations. The
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Safeguards Specialist will be responsible to carry out this screening. The screening criteria are presented below.
1.3. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SCREENING OF SCHEMES
Environmental Categories: Depending on size, cost, location and the nature, scheme will have varying impacts on city environment. The rigorousness of environmental assessment requires identifying and mitigating the impacts, largely dependent upon the complexities of scheme. To facilitate effective screening, schemes are categorized into three categories viz. E-1, E-2 and E-3.
(i) E-1 schemes are those wherein major environmental impacts are foreseen;
(ii) E-2 schemes are expected to have only moderate environmental impacts; and
(iii) E-3 schemes are the schemes with negligible environmental impacts and hence, these can be termed as “environmentally benign”.
Since PCGIP funds are exclusive for operation and maintenance and rehabilitation schemes, schemes falling under E-1 category shall not be funded. Social Categories: Based on the number of households that may be affected by the scheme, i.e. Affected Households (AHs) and magnitude of impacts, schemes are categorized as S-1, S-2 and S-3.
(i) S-1 schemes are those schemes that will impact more than 40 households, and are expected to have significant negative social consequences;
(ii) S-2 schemes are those which will impact less than 40 households and are expected to have significant social consequences affecting local inhabitants;
(iii) S-3 schemes are not expected to have any significant adverse social impacts;
Since PCGIP funds are exclusively allocated for operation and maintenance and rehabilitation schemes, thus schemes falling under S-1 and S-2 categories shall not be funded through the project.
1.4. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP)
The type of environmental and social assessment requirements for each scheme will be determined according to the following criteria:
Schemes having E-1 and S-1 categories: full EIA (or ESIA) will need to be conducted for each individual scheme. In addition, a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) will be prepared for each scheme with S-1 category. Schemes having E-2 and S-2 categories: Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) will be prepared for each individual scheme. In addition, an Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan will be prepared for each scheme with S-2 category. Schemes having E-3 and S-3 categories: no further assessment is needed.
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ESMPs preparation: For each scheme with E-2 category, ESMP will be prepared by the Environment & Social Safeguards Specialist at the CDG level. The ESMP preparation will be an integral part of the scheme preparation/appraisal process, and ESMP will be an integral part of the scheme documentation. The ESMP will include details of the works to be carried out under the scheme, the site-specific environmental and social information (baseline), and site-specific and scheme-specific mitigation measures. The ESMPs will be reviewed and cleared by the DO (Environment) of the respective City.
ESMP Implementation: During the scheme implementation, the mitigation and monitoring measures included in the ESMP will need to be implemented. The ESMP will be included in the bidding documents (if the scheme is to be contracted out), and hence it will be included in the contractor’s scope of work/services. Similarly, if the scheme is to be implemented by the concerned department itself, the ESMP will be included in the scope of work/services. The ESMP cost will be included in the scheme implementation cost. Environmental and social monitoring will also be carried out to ensure effective implementation of the ESMP. First tier of monitoring will be conducted along with the monitoring of the works being carried out under the scheme. At the second tier, the Safeguards Specialist will carry out spot checks to ensure ESMP implementation. Checklists prepared on the basis of mitigation measures proposed in the ESMP will be used for this purpose. Photographic record will also be maintained for this purpose.
For each scheme with E-2 category 1as per ESMF document, ESMP prepared by the Environment & Social Safeguard Specialist at the CDG level to ensure ESMF implementation at City level. The ESMP preparation is an integral part of the scheme preparation/appraisal process, and ESMP will be an integral part of the scheme contract documentation. The ESMP include details of the works to be carried out under the scheme, the site-specific environmental and social information (baseline) and site-specific and scheme-specific mitigation measures and ESMP cost estimation.
1 E-2 schemes are expected to have only moderate environmental impacts;
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SECTIONSECTION 2: PROJECT 1: INTRODUCT DESCRIPTIONION
2.1. AREA DESCRIPTION
Project involves “Rehabilitation of Barki Road from Transformer shops to near Police Station Hadiara, Lahore”. This area falls in residential cum commercial category. Works & Services Department City District Government Lahore will be executing agency.
Its physical coordinates are as follows: Front Side: Agriculture Right Side: Agriculture Left Side: Agriculture Back Side: Agriculture
2.2. LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
The scheme site is located at road touching to five villages:
1. Barki Village 2. Barka (Choota + Bada Bark 3. Noorpur 4. Haidiara 5 Govindi
Bada Barka Chota Barka
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Govindi Village Noor Pur Village
Hadiara Village
Figure 2.1: View of Project site
A. EXISTING STATUS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
The sub-scheme has been designed to improve the existing infrastructure of the road with the provision of better living standards and the environment of urban populations in and around its project locations.
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Figure 2.2: Current status
B. WORK ACTIVITIES
Following repair/improvement activities are involved during the execution of work. As per categorization of . Making Embankment for berms ESMF, this scheme falls in E2 category and needs to . P/L Road edging prepare Environmental . P/L Base Coarse and Social Management . P/L Priming Coat Plan (ESMP).
. 2”thick Plant Premixed Carpet
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C. COST ESTIMATES
ESMP implementation cost: 696,100/- PKR (Break-up of this cost described below in Table 4.4) Total cost of the scheme: 75.0Million/- PKR(Including ESMP cost) *This cost will also be reflected in total budget scheme.
D. DURATION OF THE PROJECT
The implementation of the Project is expected to be started at 30thof April, the year 2015. Implementation Schedule/Duration: 03 months No. of workers involved: 30
E. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES
During Project preparation, various alternatives for the components are proposed, screened, and studied against technical, economic, social, environmental criteria and primary objective with respect to environmental criteria is to identify and adopt options with the least adverse environmental and social impacts and maximum environmental benefits. The following key environmental factors are used in comparing the alternatives: (i) potential impacts on surface and groundwater; (ii) land occupation; (iii) minimization of community disturbance; (iv) resettlement and economic displacement; The range of alternatives considered depends on the infrastructure sector and its characteristics. As this project involves improvement in existing infrastructure, therefore there is no need for alternatives regarding site selection. However, issues may arise during construction activities and need to take best options to reduce disturbance in casual public movement. So, it is necessarily important to provide alternative routes for easy access to public. Table: 2.2 Comparisons of Alternatives Options No Project involves in improvement of existing infrastructure, so there is not A. Alternatives alternate regarding land acquisition both permanently or temporarily. Option In alternatives-I, right side of the road may be selected as an alternative for Alternatives- easy access to the public and left side may be open for construction B. I Option activities. Same practice may be repeated for left side when right side is
constructed.
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During construction, suggested route would be from middle of the road Alternatives- provided with wooden blocks at door step of the every house. After repair C. II Option from the middle section, construction would be started from either side of
the roads. Middle part will be opened for easy access.
For this project, Alternatives-II Option will be selected. But, Suggestions would also be prioritized from community after their consultation.
Environmental and Social screening form is attached as Annex A.
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SECTION 3: ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE CONDITION OF LAHORE
3.1 CITY PROFILE
Lahore is the capital of the Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich history dating back over a millennium, Lahore is a major cultural center of Pakistan. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains an economic, political, transportation, entertainment, and educational hub. Lahore is the largest city and provincial capital of Punjab with a population of about 6.8million (2011 estimates). Situated between 31°15′—31°45′ N and 74°01′—74°39′ E, Lahore is bounded by the Sheikhupura District towards north and west, by India towards east, by Kasur District towards south, and by Nankana Sahib towards west and southwest. The Ravi River flows on the northern side of Lahore. About 87% population has access to safe water supply. Increase in water supply and efficiency improvements through water conservation and water loss reduction are required to meet the demands of rapidly increasing population2.
3.2 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT OF CITY
3.2.1 AIR QUALITY
Lahore is the second largest or the heart of Pakistan is suffering with severe air pollution. The current population of City is more than 5 million. Bajwa (2004)3 alarmed the permanent deteriorating conditions of air pollution in Lahore made environment vulnerable. It is highlighted in Asian Development Bank Report (2003) where serious condition exists in various parts of Lahore.
Air pollution and unchecked vehicular emission causes deadly effects on human health. About 2 % of total deaths occur due to air pollution in Lahore. This report also mentioned that 22,700 people die because of increase in urban air pollution.
EPD4also showed that Lead (Pb) in the blood of people found living in congested areas of Lahore. Due to population expansion, far industries now come under the boundary of Lahore. Moreover, clean drinking water is inadequate in Lahore and mostly people have no access to clean drinking water due to due to poor sewerage systems at various parts of Lahore (Taha 2010)5. In addition, Lahore is also facing an
2 Source: Environmental and Social Management Framework for Punjab Cities Governance Improvement Project, 2012 3 Bajwa, I. & Aziz, A. (2004). Fragile Urban Environment and Change in Land use Policy (Role of City District Government Lahore. Second International Symposium on Infrastructure Engineering in Developing Countries ,NED University, Karachi 4 Environmental Protection Department 5Taha, S. M. (2010). Policy Intervention for Managing Population Proliferation for Politically and
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The air quality data for Lahore is presented in the Table 3.2.1. Table 3.2.1: Air Quality Data of Lahore City
Air-Borne Auto exhaust Gaseous Concentrations (ppm) dust S. Name of Site Concentratio No 3 ns (mg/m/hr) CO SO2 NO2 1 Chauburji 2.7 5 2 0. 2 Chowk Yaadgar 2.360 8 10 100. 3 Chungi Amer Sidhu 2.765 6 16 080. 4 Club Chowk 1.023 5 1 *15BDL 5 Ghazi Chowk 1.675 6 21 0. 6 General Bus Stand 3.077 5 10 130. 7 Kalma Chowk 0.870 5 27 *13BDL 8 Kanchee Crossing 5.017 8 10 *BDL 9 Lahore Hotel Chowk 0.744 7 18 0. 1 Lakshami Chowk 1.160 7 17 170. 10 Liberty Market 2.211 6 12 200. 1 LohariChowk Gate 3.408 9 2 150. 12 Mochi Gate 4.520 5 10 170. 13 Moon Market Chowk 1.332 9 10 100. 14 Muslim Town More 1.433 7 13 180. 15 Naulakha Chowk 4.528 1 25 150. 16 Qartaba Chowk 1.515 07 10 250. 17 Railway Station 2.805 7 28 200. 18 Regal Chowk 1.391 .9 10 180. 5 29 Samanabad More 1.985 1 28 200. 20 Scheme More 2.330 10 10 180. 21 Shadman Chowk 1.081 17 18 220. 2 Yateem Khana 3.640 9 18 150. 3 Chowk 07 5 17
3.2.2 DUST
Dust is one of the most important parameter / contributor towards overall atmospheric pollution. The problems regarding roadside dust becomes even more significant when we consider it in relation to the poorly maintained roads loaded with ever increasing motor vehicle traffic especially in urban areas like Lahore. And may result in many adverse effects especially to the respiratory health of the persons
Environmentally Sustainable Urban Development in Karachi. Journal of Population, Peace and Development
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3.2.3 NOISE
In Lahore city, the noise pollution is very common due to the vehicle horns, low maintenance quality etc. Especially the people near the busy road crossings are very much affected due the traffic noise. The vehicles emission represents the greatest source of noise and dust pollution in Lahore. There are 19, 44,709 approximately vehicles on the roads of the Lahore7.
A distractive feature of the Lahore Metropolitan City’s vehicle population in trucks, buses, vans, three wheel vehicles which are mostly driven by two stroke engines. Four road crossings were selected to monitor the dust and noise levels i.e. Club Chowk Model Town, Yateem Khana Chowk, Qurtba Chowk and Yadgar Chowk. Club chowk Model Town was less polluted as compare to other three road crossings in terms of noise and dust pollution. 8
In Lahore, as in most other cities, vehicular pollution is the main culprit for air and noise pollution. The vehicle boom has spelt doom for the city. The road space being limited, the growing number of vehicles forces low gear driving, pushing up the pollutant levels to an undesirable limit. The absence of a strong public transport system, failure of pollution control norms, poor quality of fuel and ignorance of vehicle maintenance all have contributed to the environmental mess(Computerized Monitoring of Noise & Dust Levels at Different Road Crossings of Lahore).
3.2.4 SOIL PROFILE
The city of Lahore lies on extremely flat land. The highest point within city is about 700 ft above sea level. In the south-west, abutting the actual flood plain of Ravi river, the land falls to 682 ft. Gradients are extremely flat and falls of only 0.3 to 0.4 m per Km* are experienced in many areas of the city.
The soils underlying this area are alluvial in nature, consisting of silts and sands with lenses of clay. The bearing capacity varies, a minimum allowable bearing pressure of 80 Km/ sq.m (0.75 tons/ sq. ft)* can be safely assumed. Due to rich surface irrigation, the fertile soils of the floodplains give a good per unit yield.9
6Zafar et al., (2007).Effects of airborne dust on lung function of the exposed subjects. Pak Journal of Physiology; 3(1). 7Source :Punjab Development Statistics, 2009 8 Source: Naseem, S., Computerized Monitoring of Noise & Dust Levels, 2008 9 Sources: Punjab Sustainable Development Strategy, Environment Department, Punjab, 2008
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3.2.5 WATER SOURCES10
The only source of water supply to the inhabitants of mega city of Lahore for domestic as well as industrial purposes is ground water which is of the order of 1300 cusecs as estimated above. Although, the aquifer under Lahore is a part of the huge groundwater reservoir underlying the Indus Plain, extensive groundwater withdrawal has formed a trough in groundwater levels which is gradually expanding. The water table, which was about 5 m deep in 1960, has declined now to more than 40 m in central part of the city due to over abstraction of groundwater by public and private tube wells and reduction of recharge. Lahore aquifer is under stress, regulation and monitoring of quality and quantity of groundwater pumped and disposed off is the need of the day for assuring sustainability of these precious resources (Basharat& Rizvi, 2011)11.
3.2.6 CLIMATE
The climate of Lahore in general is the healthy one, but has large variations. Dry heat at the height of summer in May and June is followed by humid and sultry weather in July to September. The pleasantly cold winters and freshness of spring are always welcome. The winter season lasts from about the mid November to mid-February when temperature may drop to 1.7°C. The spring season of the Lahore is from mid-February. Table 3.2.6: Climate Situation of Lahore12
Variables Data Annual avg. wind speed 1.98 m/s
Annual avg. temperature 23.8 c0
Climate Mean Annual Rainfall 500-1000mm
Emission No. of Vehicles 549,625 Source Petrol 351,430 m/tons Diesel 860,275 m/tons Transport fuel usage CNG 330,717h/m3
10Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lai_Nullah and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khanpur_Dam (accessed on March, 2014) 11 Source: Basharat, M., and Rizvi A.S., Groundwater Extraction and Waste Water Disposal Regulation – is Lahore aquifer at stake with as usual approach? 12Source: Pakistan Metrological Dept,1999
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3.3 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT OF CITY
3.3.1. PARKS AND GARDENS
There are many ecological important places in Lahore. It includes Badami Bagh, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Gulistan-e-Zehra, Garden, Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park, HazuriBagh and Iqbal Park and Model Town Park (ESMF Manual)13.
Environmental sensitive areas are more prone towards human disturbance. For this scheme, no wetland, estuarine, river, For this scheme, no wetland, estuarine, river, protected area protected area and cultural heritage sites lie within scope of work and cultural heritage sites lie of scheme area and no significant environmental impacts has been within scope of work of envisaged, however mitigation measures have been recommended scheme area and no significant environmental impacts has against less significant environmental concerns. This scheme is been envisaged. environmentally sound and sustainable.
3.3.2. FLORA & FAUNA
Preservation of biodiversity is of global concern, but the causes of loss and their solutions are very often local in scale. Road development continues to be a major player in the overall reduction of biodiversity, and proper planning at the project level can go a long way in limiting the loss, while still serving the transport need. No wild animal/endangered species is found in the area except pet animals. No flora & fauna will be affected due to project construction activities
3.4 SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTOF CITY
3.4.1. DEMOGRAPHY14
The district is spread over an area of 1,772 km2 comprising nine towns namely 1) Nishtar Town, 2) Shalimar Town, (3) Aziz Bhatti Town (4) Ravi Town, (5 Data Ganj Bakhsh Town (6) Allama Iqbal Town (7) Wagha Town (8) Samanabad Town and (9) Gulberg Town.15Demography of Lahore city is shown in the Fig. 3.4.1.
13Source: Environmental and Social Management Framework for Punjab Cities Governance Improvement Project, 2012 14 Source: Standard Demographic population groups based on DHIS 15 (Source: Zaman. K.Urbanization Of Arable Land in Lahore City in Pakistan , A Case-Study, 2011)
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Total Population (9.6 Million)
Population density Total Area Demography 3998 persons (1772 sq. per acre km)
Annual growth (3.5 %)
Fig. 3.4.1: Demography of Lahore City
Overall increase in population of Lahore has been about six times during 47 years of its Census history i.e.; 1951-98.The population of the city grew at an average rate of 3.32 percent during the intercensal period 1981-98(17 years) and registered an increase of 74.20 per cent over 1981 when the population was 3,544,942.
Table 3.4: *Population, Intercensal Increase and Growth Rates of Lahore-Pakistan, 1901-2009*16 Spatial Units Population Area Density Population Density** Change in 1998 (sq.kms) ** 2009 2009 Density *** 1998 1998-2009 Aziz Bhatti Town 414000 68 6088 553000 8055 1967 Data GanjBuksh 712000 34 20941 949000 27513 6572 Town Gulberg Town 571000 43 13279 761000 17473 366 Iqbal Town 567000 516 1098 756000 1464 366 Nishtar Town 737000 495 1488 978000 1974 486 Ravi Town 1163000 46 25282 1550000 33693 8411 Samanabad Town 722000 37 19513 963000 25821 6308
16 Source: Sherazi,A.S. and t, M., and Kazmi.H.J.S. (2014) , Analysis of Population Growth and Urban Development in Lahore-Pakistan using Geospatial Techniques: Suggesting some future Options
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Shalimar Town 389000 24 16208 519000 21464 5256 Wagha Town 481000 437 1100 642000 1466 366 Cantonment 566000 97 5835 791000 8138 2303 Lahore City District 6319000 1797 3516 8462000 4709 1193
3.4.2. INSTITUTES
Few institutes were present in the project proximity. No infrastructural damage to the institute can be reported as per scope of work under this scheme. Improvement of road surface required to ensure smooth traveling.
Allied School Hadiara Bait-ul-Islam, Barki
Govt. High School, Barki Jamia Fareedia School, Hadiara
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The City School,Barki
Fig 5.3 View of Institutes at project site 3.4.3. LAND USE
No land use patterns will be affected due to project activities, as scope of work of the current scheme is restricted to repair/improvement of existing road.
3.4.4. ECONOMIC STATUS
Lahore is provincial capital and also the economic hub of the province Punjab. The economic status of local population is mostly middle class to upper middle class. The per capita income is Rs. 10,000/- 15, 000PKR per month. People do their own small business like shops, agricultural practices etc. as well as a part of the local peoples employed in private and government services.
3.4.5. RELIGIOUS PLACES
There are total 7 mosques in the project area. No church is found there.
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Hadiara Adda Mosque Jamaia Azizia Masid o Madrissa Hadiara
Jmaia Masjid Abu-Baker ( Barki) Masjid in Police station
Fig. 4 View of Mosques within the project proximity
3.4.6. CULTURAL HERITAGE
Lahore is famous for its cultural heritage and is rich with magnificent cultural heritage of ancient times and of early Islamic period, reflected through specimens of art and craft, literature, and architect. Here is list of such monuments as:
1 Tomb of Ali Mardan Khan & Gateway, Lahore 2 Buddo’s Tomb, Lahore SaruwalaMaqbara, Lahore 3 HuzuriBaghBaradari, Lahore
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4 Dai Anga’s Tomb, Lahore 5 Shalamar Garden, including Baradari, Gateway, Kiosks, Pavilions, Well, Naqqar 6 Khana, Asmani Well and Garden, Lahore 7 Old Fort, Lahore 8 Buddhoka Awa, Lahore 9 One Kos Minar, Lahore 10 Roshnai Gate, Lahore 11 Mirza Kamran’s Baradari, Lahore 12 Tomb of Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Lahore 13 Tomb of Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, 34-A, McLeod Road, Lahore 14 Chauburji, Mozang, Lahore 15 GulabiBagh Gateway, Begumpura, Lahore 16 QutabuddinAibak’s Tomb, Anarkali Street, Lahore 17 Tiled Gateway & Two Bastions, Nawankot, Lahore 18 Two Kos Minars, 6 miles from Jullo, Lahore Tomb of Sheikh Musa Ahangar, Masjid & House, McLeod Road, 35 Chiraghan Street, Lahore 19 Tomb of Zeb-un-Nisa, Nawankot, Lahore 20 Nadira Begum’s Tomb and Tank, Mian Mir, Lahore 21 Hujra Mir Mehdi (Janazgah), Kot Khawaja Saeed, Lahore 22 Tomb of Prince Parwaiz, Kot Khawaja Saeed, Lahore 23 Tomb of NawabBahadur Khan, Mughalpura near Railway Crossing, B-II, South of 24 JavedManzil, Allama Iqbal Road, Lahore 25 Jahangir’s Tomb & Compound, Shahdara, Lahore 26 Akbari Sarai & Masjid, Shahdara, Lahore 27 Tomb of Asif Khan & Compound, Shahdara, Lahore 28 Tomb of Noor Jehan, Shahdara, Lahore 29 Tomb of Mahabat Khan & Boundary Wall, Baghbanpura, Lahore 30 Samadhi of Ranjit Singh, Kharak Singh &NauNihal Singh, Lahore
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31 Tomb of Anarkali, Lahore 32 Baradari& Samadhi of Maharaja Sher Singh, Lahore 33 Badshahi Masjid, Lahore 34 Wazir Khan’s Masjid, Lahore 35 Chitta Gate, Chowk Wazir Khan, inside Delhi Gate, Lahore 36 Another Gate to northeast of Wazir Khan’s Masjid, Chowk Wazir Khan, Lahore 37 Well of Raja Dina Nath, Chowk Wazir Khan, Lahore 38 Masti Gate, Lahore 39 Bhati Gate, Lahore 40 Sheranwala Gate, Lahore 41 Kashmiri Gate, Lahore 42 Lohari Gate, Lahore 43 Delhi Gate, Lahore 44 Wazir Khan’s Hamams, inside Delhi Gate, Chowk Wazir Khan, Lahore 45 Haveli NauNihal Singh, including Garden, Quarters, Latrine etc., inside Bhati Gate, 46 KoochaNauNihal Singh, Lahore 47 Tomb of Khawaja Sabir (NawabNusrat Khan), inside Railway Mechanical Workshop, 48 Mughalpura, Lahore 49 Tomb of French Officer’s Daughter, KuriBagh, Lahore 50 Wazir Khan’s Baradari, Old Anarkali, Behind Lahore Museum, Lahore 51 Samadhi of Jhingar Shah Suthra (SuthronkaAsthan) Lahore 52 Samadhi of Bhai Wasti Ram Texali Gate near ShahiQila, Lahore 53 A Mughal Period Tomb, Singhpura, opposite Police Post, Lahore 54 Jani Khan’s Tomb, Baghbanpura, Lahore 55 Dai Anga’s mosque, Naulakha, Lahore. 56 Masjid with Glazed Tiles Work, Begumpura, Lahore 57 Masjid of NawabZakariya Khan, Begumpura, Lahore 58 InayatBagh, opposite Shalamar Garden, Begumpura, Lahore 59 AnguriBagh, opposite Shalamar Garden Begumpura, Lahore 60 Mariam Zamani Masjid, inside Masti Gate, Lahore
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But, there is not any documented or known site of archeological, historical, cultural or religious significance at or in the immediate vicinity of the proposed site. By its nature, the Project will not have any adverse impacts on existing archeological sites, shrines, and religious sites in the surrounding areas.
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SECTION 4: IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES
An Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) is concerned with implementation of the measures necessary to minimize or offset adverse impacts and to enhance beneficial impacts. This section deals with the identification of potential negative impacts and addresses the mitigation measures of the proposed scheme and is shown in the Table 4.1 while Environmental Analysis, Environmental Monitoring Plan and ESMP implementation cost is given in the Table 4.2, Table 4.3 and Table 4.4 respectively.
4.1. TABLE 4.1ENVIRONMENT & SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Proposed Implementing Monitoring Scheme Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Authority Responsibility Activities
A. REPAIR/REHABILITATION/ CONSTRUCTION PHASE
a) Environmental Issues : Waste will be properly disposed off Updated and tuned machinery will be used Dismantling of Dust, Noise and vibration issues may to control noise ESMF 17 road and generate during dismantling of road Water sprinkling will be carried out at Contractor Committee handling of posing minor health issues on labors and consecutive intervals. waste nearby community. Dust masks and ear plugs should be Scattered solid waste may affect visual provided to the labors
17 *DO Environment **DO Social Welfare *** Environment & Social Safeguard Specialist, ****Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist,
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and aesthetic environment and provide Bitumen waste should be stored in closed breeding place to mosquitoes containers and placed in a fenced storage area with paved floor. Should be properly b) Social Issues : disposed off. Scattered solid waste should be properly Heaps of solid waste may cause managed in order to avoid contamination disturbance in mobility Availability of bins will be ensured for commonly generated solid waste. Timely management of solid waste will be ensured and contractor would be asked to take services of LWMC for proper sanitation.
a) Environmental Issues : Material shall be appropriately covered to prevent dispersal of sand material. Construction material such as sand, Implement dust suppression measures for bitumen may pose health risks all stockpiles Spray of bitumen may cause respiratory Protective health &safety measures should and visual impairment be adopted Emissions and runoff of cement- Concrete mixing on the ground shall not be
contaminated water from batching plant allowed. Handling of ESMF may pollute the nearby area. Contractor construction Emissions from batching plant should be Committee material properly controlled and runoff b) Social Issues : contaminated water should be collected, stored and disposed off at the designated Scattered construction material may site; obstruct mobility Material should be kept aside in designated place without creating disturbance to public mobility
B. GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Environment Implementing Monitoring or Social Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Authority Responsibility Perspective
Air Quality Dust emission may generate during Access roads/street shall be sprinkled with Dust Pollution construction activity water at least five times a day to suppress dust emissions. Dust plumes Dust plumes from construction operations commonly, earthworks Wet suppress or cover transported materials from (dismantling, grading, shaping), haulage that may emit dust during transportation and dumping of soil have always Utilize noise mitigation measures (including construction generated excessive dust during in the the construction of bunds, metal sheet walls)
operation city and suburbs and possibly lead to in order to limit noise levels at sensitive
short-term respiratory health effects receptors ESMF Noise Contractor (coughs). Ensure that noise suppression systems on Committee pollution Due to heavy movement of vehicles, plant and vehicles are maintained Air quality analysis will be carried out before Emission from noise may generate Air emissions may generate due to fuel and during construction. machinery/ burning from machinery/equipment equipments
Shock waves can be produced due to heavy machinery working. Use of vibratory rollers should be prohibited. ESMF Vibration Contractor May create disturbance for nearby Committee community
Health problems or immediate risk Providing basic medical service and supplies may emerge at dismantling and to workers on-site.(First Aid Boxes) construction phase e.g. at time of Protection devices (ear muffs) will be
bitumen plant/asphalt handling provided to the workers operating in the Health & Accidentals risks vicinity of high noise generating machines. Safety Contractor Dust particles Provision of protective clothing for laborers Measures Air and Noise pollution handling hazardous materials, e.g. helmet, ESMF Un-awareness regarding usage of PPEs adequate footwear for bituminous pavement Committee may have serious outcomes works, protective goggles, gloves etc. Provision of proper safety signage at
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sensitive/accident-prone spots. Consecutive sessions would be organized to create awareness among labors
C. GENERAL SOCIAL ISSUES
Scheme will have positive outcomes for the local communities by the provision of good state of art infrastructure. However, following issue might be generated:
Project activities may cause Workers would be trained to address hindrance to normal passage privacy issues and ethically behaved. especially for women Labors would be strictly asked to cater the Contractor ESMF Gender issue Privacy of the community may be privacy issues Committee disturbed staff capacity-building
Land acquisition for No land will be acquired for the storage of the temporary Material storage may restrict public materials & machinery as no widening of Contractor ESMF storage of movement road will involve under scope of work. Committee materials and Hence, provision of construction material machinery will be ensured continuously Provision of alternative routes Blocking of road may hamper public Water sprinkling at project site at consecutive mobility due to increase in number of intervals vehicles Indicators/signboards regarding alternate Traffic ESMF Road Safety routes should be provided at proper distance Contractor Management Committee to avoid accidents Inform and coordinate the local residents regarding construction time schedule and also to display the details at project site for
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their convenience (Public consultation has been carried out and details are given in Table: 5.1, Section 5.) Movement of vehicles carrying construction materials should be restricted during the daytime to reduce traffic load and inconvenience to the local residents; In case of any complaint, focal person of GRC may contact (details will be highlighted at project site).
No land acquisition is involved Economic issues may arise due to; No Public structures are found to be loss of land, affected in the project area because they structures/assets are not fallings in ROW productive plants No tree plantation is found
livelihood No livelihood will be
affected by project activity shopkeepers No shops were found to be affected as Economic vendors (Mobile/permanent) Contractor ESMF Issues located out of ROW. Committee No permanent vendors were observed during social and environmental assessment survey In case of any complaint, focal person of GRC may contact and his contact details will be provided at project site.
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TABLE 4.2: ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS \
Parameter Details of Action Monitoring Frequency Responsibility
Air Quality Testing Air quality will be analyzed through Three times (Pre, during and post Contractor & Environment & Social EPD certified lab. construction). Safeguard Specialist
Noise level Testing Provide ear plugs/ear muffs to Three visits during construction Contractor & Environment & Social workforce. Safeguard Specialist
TABLE 4.3: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN
Environmental monitoring will be carried out to ensure that all construction activities comply and adhere to environmental provisions and standard specifications, so that all mitigation measures are implemented. Identified Sr. Monitoring Monitoring environmental Mitigation Measure Reporting frequency Responsibility # Site Frequency & Social issues Use of machineries It will be conducted &equipments having less before, during and after noise. completion of civil work; Provision for personal in this regards, an protective equipment (PPE’s), environmental compliance ESMF 1. Noise & vibration ear muffs/ear plugs to Scheme Site Six times report based on checklist Committee ** workers. in Annexure B-1 & B- Noise level testing will be 2will be submitted. carried through EPA ***certified Lab.
Provision for personal It will be conducted ESMF 2. Dust protective equipment (PPE’s) Scheme Site Two times before, during and after Committee Mask. completion of civil work;
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Avoiding construction in this regards, an activities during nights. environmental compliance Sprinkling of water and report based on checklist removal of excess in Annexure B-1 & B- matter/construction debris 2will be submitted. from the site as soon as possible. It will be conducted Air quality will be analyzed before, during and after in throughEPA ***certified completion of civil work; Lab. in this regards, an ESMF 3. Air Quality Scheme Site Three times environmental compliance Committee report based on checklist in Annexure B-1 & B- 2will be submitted First Aid will be provided immediately to save the life of Provision of first Rest of the project Affected Peoples. Immediate as ESMF 4. aid in case of any Scheme Site activities, first Aid Box Ambulance will be called up per need Committee (SW) emergency will be provided at site. to shift the affected persons to the nearest medical facility. During construction of project, Health Safety Adequate safety precautions attributes will be provided Health, Safety and Once during such helmets, safety shoes, and environmental ESMF 5. Environmental Scheme Site construction gloves, etc. should be compliance report based Committee needs activities provided to the labor. on checklist in Annexure B-1 & B-2 should be submitted. Three times (pre, during During and after Local residents in the project and post Public completion of project; ESMF 6. area will be informed about Scheme Site construction) Consultation social compliance report Committee the project details, project will be submitted. schedule and GRM In case of any complaint,
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emergency visit will be organized. Provision of alternative During routes construction, Indicators/signboards alternative During and after regarding alternate routes routes will be completion of project; should be provided at proper provided. environmental & social ESMF 7. Vehicle Movement distance Scheme Site monitoring report will be Committee In case of any complaint, In case of any complaint, submitted as Annexure B- focal person of GRC may 1 & B-2. contact and his contact emergency visit details will be provided at will be project site. organized. Provision of alternate routes During and after completion of project; Construction should start Once during Obstruction in environmental & social ESMF 8. from either side of the road Scheme Site construction public access monitoring report will be Committee activities submitted as Annexure B- 1 & B-2 loss of land, Three times During and after damage to structures (pre, during completion of project; damage to plants and post environmental & social negative impacts on construction) monitoring report will be livelihood in form of submitted as Annexure B- In case of any 1 & B-2 blockage of passage for ESMF 9. Economic Losses Scheme Site complaint, shopkeepers as well as Committee vendors (Mobile/permanent) emergency visit will be This scheme will not cause any organized. economic loss of structure, land and livelihood.
Contractors would be trained During and after Privacy Issues Once during ESMF 10. to address privacy issues and CDGL completion of project; construction Committee ethically behaved. environmental & social
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Labors would be strictly monitoring report will be asked to cater the privacy submitted as Annexure B- issues 1 & B-2 staff capacity-building
* DO= District Officer ** ESSS= Environmental & Social Safeguard Specialist *** EPA= Environment Protection Agency ****CDG= City District Government
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TABLE 4.4 ESMP IMPLEMENTATION COST
Item Quantity Cost /Item(Rs)* Total Cost (Rs) Safety Dust masks 60 20/- 1200/- Safety Shoes 30 1200/- 36000/- Gloves 60 200/- 12000/- First Aid Box 02 2,000/- 4,000/- Ear Plugs 30 30/- 900/- Safety Hamlets 30 800/- 24000/- Safety Jackets 30 400/- 12000 Sub-Total 90100/- Environmental Analysis (Pre, during and after construction) Project location: Bada Barki Ambient Air Quality Analysis 03 30000 90, 000/- (SOx, NOX, CO, PM2.5, O3,) Noise Level Monitoring 06 3000 18000/-
Project location: Chota Guband Ambient Air Quality Analysis 03 30000 90, 000/- (SOx, NOX, CO, PM2.5, O3,) Noise Level Monitoring 06 3000 18000/- Project location: Noorpur Ambient Air Quality Analysis 03 30000 90, 000/- (SOx, NOX, CO, PM2.5, O3,)
Noise Level Monitoring 06 3000 18000/-
Project location: Govindi Ambient Air Quality Analysis 03 30000 90, 000/- (SOx, NOX, CO, PM2.5, O3,)
Noise Level Monitoring 06 3000 18000/-
Project location: Haidiara
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Sub-Total 540,000/-
Others Provision of Dust Bins 05 1200/- 6000/- Reflective Tape 10 500/- 5000 Safety Cones 10 1000/- 10,000/- Sign Boards 10 2000/- 20000 Water Sprinkling (Lum sump) 2times/day (per site) 5000(per site) 25000 Sub-Total 66000/- Total 696,100/-
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4.2. SITE HANDING OVER DOCUMENT
SCHEME TITLE:
Rehabilitation of Barki Road from Transformer shops to near Police Station Hadiara, Lahore
CDG/TMA:
Works & Services Department, City District Government, Lahore
REFERENCE: (Work Award Letter #)
CONTRACTOR:
The site required for the execution / implementation of above mentioned scheme, as per plans, profiles, lines, grades and specifications is being handed over to ------for mobilizing at site. The site being handed over for the construction activities is owned / acquired / purchased by the implementing body and there is no claim pending for compensation as per Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) of the GoPunjab, approved by the Steering Committee. The site is clear of all encumbrances and all entitlements and payments have been delivered to the affected persons/party if any.
You are expected to mobilize at site to start the construction activities, with-in the stipulated time mentioned in your contract agreement for this sub-scheme.
Handed Over by Taken Over by
In-charge Implementing Entity Contractor’s Authorized Representative
------
Firm’s Name:
Address:
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SECTION 5: SOCIAL ACCEPTABILITY AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION
It is in great benefit that timely and broad-based stakeholder involvement is an essential element for an effective environmental and social assessment, as it is linked with Project Planning, appraisal and development in general. Public involvement during Environmental Social Assessment has a tendency to improve project design environmental soundness and social acceptability.
Public participation is an important part of environment and social assessment for any scheme to execute and ideally, these consultations are commenced prior to the start of civil work of project so that affected peoples (APs) are provided with the opportunity to engage in the planning process, to raise questions and receive input and responses to their concerns, and so any APs likely to be adversely affected by project activities are informed in advance of their rights to mitigation and/or compensation.
5.1. GENERAL
This section describes the outcomes of the public consultation sessions held with community of the proposed project area that can be affected by the project. The objectives of this process were to:
1. Share information with stakeholders on the rehabilitation of the proposed project and expected impacts on the physical, biological and socio-economic environment of the project; 2. Understand stakeholder’s concerns regarding various aspects of the project and the likely impacts of construction related activities and operation of the project; 3. Understand the perceptions, assessment of social impacts and concerns of the affected people/ communities of the proposed project; 4. Provide an opportunity to the public regarding their valuable suggestions in a positive manner; and 5. Reduce the chances of conflict through the early identification of controversial issues, and consult them to find acceptable solutions.
5.2. PUBLIC INFORMATION/ CONSULTATION
During execution of the proposed scheme many social or environmental issues may generate direct or indirect effects on community. To access the environmental and social issues, survey of the scheme was carried out on March, 03, 2016 to March 04, 2016 at 10:00 am to 03: 00 pm. Two types of approaches have been utilized during this scheme:
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Social and Environmental Survey Open Public Meetings Table 5.2: Public Consultation Matrix Organizer Approach Times/ Subject Participants Frequency Environmental & Survey Form One round Introduction to Project Residents within of Social Safeguard and the formal attitudes to the Specialist, CPU interviews consultation Project/components, and project/scheme Lahore suggestions area Procurement Comments and and construction Specialist recommendations from area Social Safeguard residents Specialist U.U Site visits, Pathway for complaints Lahore and from and resolution of Executing body public environmental problems in DO consultations scheme construction and (Environment) operation DO (Social Welfare) Adjusting mitigation Establish measures if necessary, Grievance construction impacts, Redress comments and suggestions Mechanism Comments and suggestions on mitigation measures, public opinions; adjusting mitigation measures accordingly
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Consultation with local community/stakeholder was done by the members of the team at different areas of the scheme. During the consultation process, the local community/stakeholders were briefed about the project objectives, scope and implementation schedule. The inhabitants /stakeholder, members of public and their representatives were consulted to introduce the Project formally to take on their opinion about the Project. All residents showed huge interests towards scheme execution and asked for earlier completion before monsoon. Figure 5.2 shows pictorial record of public consultation and public meetings.
Fig. 5.2 Pictorial view of public Consultation and Public Meetings
The public consultation forms are attached as Annexure D. The minutes of this consultation is described below:
Record of Public information/ Consultation
Subject: Meeting with residents of Barki Road, Lahore regarding project consultation and collection of baseline data
Date: March 07, 2016 to March 11, Time: 11:00 am to 03:00 pm 2016
Venue: Bada Barrki Team Environmental & Social Safeguard Chota Barki Involved: Specialist, CPU Lahore Govindi Procurement Specialist Noorpur Social Safeguard Specialist, Urban Hadiara Unit, Lahore Executing body DO Environment’s Representative DO Social Welfare’s Representative RAs , Urban Unit, Lahore Participants: Residents of the proposed project area
Sr. # Discussion
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Firstly, project was briefed out by Sub-Engineer (DO Road-2) Road Lahore to local
1 residents.
Social Safeguard Specialist and E&SS Specialist described work scope of scheme. They also discussed that project may bring positive benefits for the resident of scheme but at
2 the same time, scheme might close temporarily for short period of time. Alternative options were discussed and community showed its willing to initiate the work for their betterment of livelihood and living standard. All people showed positive feedback towards repair of road. Mostly, people stated that it’s a great step of CDG-L from the funding of World Bank that our road is going to be
3 repair and we all will get easy access to our houses. We have no objection over this scheme infect this project will generate jobs for local labors and will help in improving infrastructure of this area. At the end, participants filled the Public Consultation form and gave their valuable 4 remarks on it. Public meeting was ended with vote of thanks and public showed positive attitude 5 towards project to be executed at the earliest.
5.3. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM
In order to receive and facilitate the resolution of affected Mitigation Measures for these people concerns, compliments, and grievance about the grievances have already been project’s environmental and social performance an discussed in Mitigation plan Environmental Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) has (Section 04) already been established. The GRM will address affected people’s concerns and complaints proactively and promptly, using an understandable and transparent process that is gender responsive, culturally appropriate and readily accessible to all segments of the affected people at no costs and without retribution.
It will comprise the Contractor’s, CDG Environmental & Social Safeguards Focal Persons and Environmental & Social Safeguards Specialist CPU-Lahore. The purpose of GRM is to address the project related grievance of the affected parties. In case of any complaint, focal person of GRC may contact and his contact details will be provided at project site.
Any complaints which will not be resolved in Zonal/regional offices level will be put up before GRC. The responsibilities of GRC are as follow:
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The GRC shall review, consider and resolve grievances related to environmental and social issues during execution of scheme Nominated person from CDG would serve as focal person Any grievances presented to the GRC should ideally be resolved on the first day of hearing
5.3.1. TYPE OF GRIEVANCE
The following are some of the environmental issues could be subject for grievance from the affected people. Dust, noise and air Water Pollution Damage to pollution from Waste disposal structure/properties construction activities Health and safety Impacts on livelihood Nuisance Criminal activities Obstruction in access etc. Intensive schedule of Loss of Any other related with construction activities business/income Environment and Social Inappropriate timing of Traffic Movement Safeguards. construction vehicle flow
5.3.2. COMPOSITION OF GRC
GR-Committee in City District Government Lahore has been notified with composition of following members: Contractor’s contact number will be displayed at project site DCO (Chairperson) for immediate response. EDO (Finance & Planning) Complaint Cell (One-Window) EDO (Community Development) 08000-2345 (CDGL) Representative from APs
5.3.3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF GRC
The responsibilities of GRC are as follow: The GRC shall review, consider and resolve grievances related to environmental and social issues during execution of scheme Nominated person from CDGL would serve as focal person Any grievances presented to the GRC should ideally be resolved on the first day of hearing Format for enrolling grievance is attached as Annexure- E.
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SECTION 6: CAPACITY BUILDING
6.1. GENERAL
Capacity building is an evidence-driven process of strengthening the abilities of individuals, organizations, and systems to perform core functions sustainably, and to continue to improve and develop over time. Individual/workforce level capacity building activities improve the performance of staff according to ESMPs depending on specified activities and executing body, contractor and labor force will be trained.
To build the capacity of CDG Officers/Officials regarding introduction of ESMF and it implementation in true spirit, several training programs will be organized..
A comprehensive training program will be followed to strengthen the technical and institutional capacities of the executing agency (CDG-L), contractors and laborers. Training program will be scheduled after approval of ESMP from EPD and site handing over to contractors. Tentative plan for capacity building and training of executing agency and contractors will be highlighted in the first week of April, 2016.
6.2. CONTRACTOR’S TRAINING
In order to comply with the anticipated environment and social attributes as described in ESMPs of the PCGIP funded schemes of CDG-L, meetings will be held with the contractors of CDG-L to ensure the socially acceptable and environmentally sustainable situation during execution of the schemes.
The Contractor will also be briefed about procedures and methods for complying with these general environmental and social management conditions, and any specific conditions specified in an ESMP; a description of specific mitigation measures that will be implemented in order to minimize adverse impacts; a description of all planned monitoring activities.
Trainings for contractors will be organized when the bidding process will be completed. It will be suggested to develop inventory at project site to address potential impacts during construction. Contractors shall be bound for environmental and social compliance otherwise cost will be deducted as per break-down of environmental mitigation cost (item wise) in ESMPs.
Training program will be scheduled as per requirement. After approval from EPA, persons from executing body will be trained out about ESMP.
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Table 6.1 Tentative Schedule Name of personal Schedule Executing Body 15.04.2016 Contractors 20.04.2016 Labor/workforce 25.04.2016
Table: 6.2 Potential Stakeholders for Consultation
Stages for Strategic Works Mode of consultation Key Stakeholders consultation Screening Project Site Visits General Project and Site Information Project formulation Safeguards Information Meeting with city City entities Mitigation Measures entity Residents Allocation of ESMP cost Public meetings near and at Awareness project site Scoping, assessment and sessions
management process, alternative Site Survey Impact Assessment options and mitigation measures
Implementation Consultation and collaboration on the basis of project activities
and monitoring
Table: 6.3 Summary of Awareness Session for Contractors
Potential Impact Proposed Avoidance Measures and Mitigation Environmental Aspects
· Temporary habitat loss or disturbance Site-specific landscape restoration measures. · Temporary visual intrusion Limit the working hours of noisy activities when near · Noise level increase at a single location identified sensitive receptors to normal daytime · Waste generation working hours.
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· Discharge of sanitary effluent Operate equipment in a manner sympathetic to the ambient noise environment. Do not leave equipment idling unnecessary. Eliminate tonal, impulsive or low frequency noise through noise control engineering techniques where practicable (fitting of mufflers, damping, etc.), and substitute for a different method if necessary (e.g., instead of hammering actions, use hydraulics). Provide adequate warnings of impeding works to all potential receptors Implement Waste Management Plan to include procedures for proper disposal of solid waste Ensure that discharge of sewage from temporary construction facilities to surface courses does not impact surface
Social Aspects
Gender Issues The project will seek to avoid sitting camps where their Obstruction of public access through presence might contribute to any conflicts. The Privacy issues construction contractor is required to develop a -Tension between Communities and Workers: Management Plan to address: cultural differences, behavior of construction workers, potential disregard for Discipline local cultural norms, Community liaison Ethnic tensions Code of Conduct
Site Staff: Relevant personnel at site must be trained for the following: Techniques for waste minimization and water conservation Applicable environmental, health and safety compliance Water sprinkling at connective intervals Catering of Privacy issues
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Contractors have to comply with the following responsibilities:
Observation of timings and make a schedule that the surrounding community should not affect from noise pollution, air emissions and disturbances in their routine work and avoid use of heavy machinery in day hours. Usage of machinery/equipments producing negligible/low noise. Ensure health, safety and protective measures including safety equipment, safe drinking water, first aid boxes etc. to the workforce as per nature of their jobs. Water sprinkling to avoid air pollution. Indicate alternate routes and provide indicators on suitable places during work timings. Local labor should be preferred to work. Child labor is strictly prohibited as per labor law. All labor should be more than 14 year of age individually. Information should be provided to the surrounding populations before pre- construction and privacy of women should not be disturbed. Proper disposal of wastes and garbage. Health, safety and protective measures for the labor. Notice board of emergency numbers should be placed on proper place
Contractors shall also provide safety equipment i.e., PPES, safe drinking water, first aid boxes etc. to the workforce as per nature of their jobs. By ensuring all these mitigation measures; not only their company profile shall boost up but also enable them to qualify and win the future projects. It will also be briefed that the contractors having environmental and social safeguards expert in their company will be preferred during evaluation.
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ANNEXURE A
ENVIRONMNETAL AND SOCIAL SCREENING FORM
1. Name of Scheme: Rehabilitation of Barki Road from Transformer shops to near Police Station Hadiara, Lahore Location of Scheme: Barki Road 2. Duration of Scheme: 03 Months 3. Name of Executing City: District Government, Lahore 4. Estimated No. of Labor involved: 30 5. Social Category S-3
6. Environmental Category E-2
A. SOCIAL ASSESSMENT
SECTION 1: BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
a. Nature of Area: i. Residential ii. Commercial iii. Industrial iv. Agricultural v. Residential cum Commercial v. Residential cum Agriculture vi. Any other (please specify)
b. Demography i. Number of households in project area: ______ii. Estimated number of persons/house: iii. Estimated total population: 30 iv. Number of shops in the area: 70 v. Number of offices in the area: 5 vi. Number of mobile vendors seen in the area: 15
c. Public infrastructure present in the proposed area : i. Shops ii. Banks iii. Shopping Plaza iv. Offices v. Industrial areas d. Civic facilities in the surrounding of proposed area? i. School/college/university, (yes) 1) Name: Dar ul Qalam acadmy 2) Public/Private 3) Timing: Evening ii. Hospital/Dispensary/clinic (Yes) 1) Name: General Hospital 2) Public/Private
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3) Timing: 24/7
e. Presence of Cultural/Archeological/Religious Sites 1) Mosque (if yes) a. No. of mosques: 01 b. Name of mosques: Jamia Masjid Al-Rehman 2) Church (if yes) a. No. of church b. Name of church 3) Temples (if yes) a. No. of temples b. Name of temples 4) Forts (Nil) 5) Tombs(Nil) 6) Graveyard No i) Muslims/ non-Muslims
f. No. of vendors/hawkers in the project area i) Permanent Hawkers (No) a. If yes, then how many permanent hawkers b. Timings of their coming c. Nature of their business ii) Mobile Hawkers (Yes) i. If yes, then how many mobile hawkers: 15 ii. Timings of their coming: No Specific time iii. Nature of their business: Fruit and Vegetable Seller
SECTION 2: SCREENING FOR POTENTIAL IMPACTS
a. Land Acquisition 1. Total land / property needed to be permanently acquired (in kanals): No. land acquisition is required a. Ownership of the proposed land / property to be acquired (N/A) b. Current use of proposed land / property to be acquired(N/A) 2. Will any land be acquired on a temporary basis for any purpose such as for storage of materials and equipment?(No) c. Ownership of the proposed land / property to be acquired: (N/A) d. b. Current use of proposed land / property to be acquired: (N/A) . iv. Nature of impacts on households: (Specify for how many days per type of loss and for how many households) a. Temporary loss of assets (green belt, sheds, footsteps etc.) No
Yes b. Temporary restriction of mobility
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c. Temporary land acquisition for storage of No machinery/equipment As machinery/equipment will be stored in CDG own premises d. Any other No
v. Total Number of affected households (if any):Nil
a. Public Service Facility in the scheme proposed area: i. Electric Poles ii. Telephone cables iii. Telephone lines iv. Gas pipelines v. Tube wells vi. Disposal station vi. Water supply lines viii. Railway tracks ix. Sewerage/drains
a. Is there any identified impact on public utilities due to project activities? No
No impacts would be on public utilities as no widening of road is involved here.
b. Is there any identified impact on public infrastructure due to project activities? No
No public utility existed within ROW of project site
Identify for how many days and for how many households per day (N/A)
1. Can any of the impacts be mitigated without compensation? (i) Restriction of mobility (Yes/No) Describe how: Alternate routes will be provided, if required wooden ramp will also be be place to give early access (ii) Impact on health (Yes/No) Describe how: Mitigation measures have been suggested in Mitigation plan (iii) Impact on property and items e.g. crops?(Yes/No) Describe how: No. crops were seen in the scheme areas
SECTION 3: MITIGATION MEASURES
2. For impacts that cannot be mitigated, compensation needs to be provided: (i) Temporary land acquisition (Yes/No) (ii) Loss of livelihoods (Yes/No) (iii) Loss of business income (Yes/No) (iv) Other (Nil)
All the impacts have been discussed in Mitigation Plan and there is no need of compensation
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Table: Summary of Compensation (N/A)
Sr # Name of Affected Address Contact Number Nature of Nature of No. of Compensation Amount Households/ affect compensation Days/hours Rate (Rs.) shopkeepers/hawkers/ to be any other affected
Total Amount Rs.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
a. Environmental assets of the proposed scheme area(No) Forest Wetlands National Park Farm House Fish hatchery Botanical garden (No environmental sensitive area (b-g) lies within project vicinity)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Scheme Surface Water Air Noise Solid Destructi Disturba Urban Urban Public Smell Fire and Logging Quality Waste on of nce to Cong Aesthet Health & Hazar Ground Habitat / Other estion ics & Smok ds Water Vegetati Services Safety e Quality on
1 1 3 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1
1 = This category serves no impacts from projects 2 = Minor Negative Impacts are considered as likely to have minimal or no adverse Environmental impacts 3 = Moderate Negative Impacts are defined as Less significant adverse impacts that may be easily prevented or mitigated 4 = Major Negative Impacts are defined as significant, or irreversible adverse impacts
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ANNEXURE B
CHECKLIST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OF E-2 CATEGORY SCHEMES
Environmental Environmental Assessment Yes No If Yes, Specify Details Management Measures 1. Will the scheme involve any of the No changes in Land following changes in land use use patterns as classification? existing road will be repaired/rehabilitated i. Conversion of recognized environmentally / historically / culturally sensitive land to any other use. ii. Conversion of open / recreational areas to commercial / industrial residential use. iii. Conversion of residential / industrial areas to industrial / commercial use. iv. Restoration of cultural heritage. v. Any other. (please specify)
2. Will the scheme create risk of contamination of ground/surface or drinking water? i) Effluents or leachate ii) Due to leakages iii) Any other? (please specify)
3. Will the scheme increase or decrease the following? i) Depth of GW table. ii) Flow / quantity in water bodies. 4. Will the scheme have any possibility of water spillage or water stagnation? 5. Will the scheme cause any air pollution? During road construction it Water sprinkling may lead to cause air should be pollution and reduce road regularized. side visibility. 6. Will the scheme cause noise pollution? It might create nuisance for Good machinery locals due to working of should be used to unmaintained machinery. reduce its impact.
Solid waste can be Piling of solid waste 7. Will the scheme generate solid waste? generated during should be prohibited construction phase & dispose off at designated disposal
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point of CDGL
No trees were found 8. Will the scheme result in cutting of trees? to be affected in that area
9. Will the scheme damage or disturb other service lines? i) Water supply lines ii) Electric cables Electric poles/ Transformers If relocation lies on the edge of the road required; approach concerned department.
iii) Roads iv) Telephone cables v) Any other (please specify) 10. Will the scheme cause any health hazard? 11. Will the scheme create smell and / or smoke? No biological 12. Will the scheme cause any effect on flora diversity found in and fauna? that area to be affected 13. Will land be acquired temporarily for storage of machinery/equipments and other construction material Project involves 14. Will land be acquired for the building of improvement in the road itself existing infrastructure , no land is required
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ANNEXURE B -2 CHECKLIST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL MONITORING
Name of the project/ scheme: ______
Executing Agency: ______
Date of visit: ______
Sr. # Identified Mitigation Measure Means of Monitoring Status of Mitigation Measure Remarks Environmental be adopted & Social issues Yes No Noise level testing EPD certified laboratory should be executed results by Contractor. Provision for Visual Inspection Personal Protective 1. Noise Equipment (PPE’s), ear muffs/ear plugs to workers. Use of machineries Visual Inspection &equipments having less noise. Provision for Visual Inspection personal protective equipment (PPE’s) i- 2. Dust e, Mask Sprinkling of water Visual Inspection to ensure water sprinkling is being implemented Air quality will be Results from EPD certified analyzed before and laboratory 3. Air Quality during execution of scheme
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4. Waste Immediately Visual inspection that solid management transport the waste is disposed at accumulated designated site construction waste to a site identified by Any complaint from the the implementing local residents CDG /other concerned authority First aid will be Visual inspection provided immediately to save the life of 5. Provision of first affectees. aid Emergency numbers will be displayed at appropriate places Adequate safety Inspection of usage of Health, Safety and precautions such as Personal Protective 6. Environmental helmets, safety shoes, Equipment during needs gloves, etc. should be execution provided to the labor Local residents will Consultation with local be consulted during residents execution phase regarding their views Public 7. i-e, either they are Consultation satisfied with the Contractor’s activities or not and grievance (if any) Provision of Visual inspection to see alternative routes whether proper traffic Vehicles signs, safety barriers/ 8. Movement Indicators/signboards safety strips for traffic regarding alternate management are placed routes be provided at
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Traffic Management Plan should be displayed at scheme site
In case of any Visual inspection to see complaint, focal whether proper sign boards person of GRC may with emergency numbers contact and his/her are placed contact details will be provided at project site.
Infrastructure Complaint from the Record of grievance and Losses i-e, loss of local residents mode of compensation land, damage to provided 9. structures, In case of any losses damage to plants Contractor should etc. compensate the owner immediately Provision of alternate Visual inspection routes Construction should Record of public grievance start from middle of the street and later on from either right or Obstruction in left side 10. public access Wooden blocks/ramps will be provided at door step of each house
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Workers should be Visual inspection and trained to address record of grievance Privacy Issues 11. privacy issues and
ethically behaved.
In case of obstruction Record of Public of passage, Grievance shopkeepers/local businesses may affect Visual Inspection Public Consultation, 12. Economic Losses alternate routes will be provided. In case of any loss, compensation will be provided by the Contractor
13. Any other
Monitoring Team:
Name & Designation
Signature
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ANNEXURE C CHECKLIST FOR ROADS
Description Status Notes
Have the roads schemes selected There is need to improve the eroded & erupted in consultation with the road surface under this scheme. consultant’s environmental team?
Have the photographs been taken Pre-environmental settings have been captured to record the pre-construction and recorded. conditions?
Are there any settlements within 500 meters of the circular garden Houses & shops lies within 500 meters of road road construction? construction but outside scope of work under this scheme. Have the alternative routes been established in the existing Yes alternative route will be required during clearings of designated site? scheme execution.
Was the traffic congestion avoided in establishment of No traffic congestion envisaged due to low traffic alternative routes? volume in the vicinity of scheme.
Have any tress been fallen? No tree cutting involved.
Has the compacted gravel topping No. There will be no. need for compacted gravel provided at alternative routes and topping provided at alternative routes and other other access routes? access routes
Has the excavated earth/ silt Excavated material will be shifted to nearby disposed of properly? CDG-G designated waste dumping site.
Does the alternate route have Yes it will have sufficient width sufficient width?
Does the diversion signs and required signboards placed on the Yes alternative/diversion/ route required access roads?
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ANNEXURE E
Date: Complaint#------ENROLLING OF GRIEVANCE
Name of Project: ------
Location of project: ------
Name of Executing body (DO-I, DO-II, DO-III): ------
Name of Contractor: ------
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“DETAILS OF GRIEVANCE”
Complainant Name:______Address: ______Contact No. ______Complaint details: - ______
Date: ______
Signature of Complainant
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Respondents Comments: ______- ______
Respondent’s Signature______
Contractor’s Signature______
EDO (W&S) ‘s Signature______Date: ______
Encl.: If any (For supporting Grievance)
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