COCHIN PORT TRUST
EIA for Proposed Redevelopment Activities of Cochin Port Trust at Cochin Port, Willingdon Island In Ernakulam District, Kerala
UPDATED FORM-1 September 2015
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Table of Contents EIA for the Proposed Redevelopment Activities of Cochin Port Trust at Cochin Port, Willingdon Island C1121308 Updated Form-1 RP009 rev. 0
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Basic Information ...... 1 2 Activity ...... 6 3 Environmental Sensitivity ...... 21
LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix A: MoEF Approved ToR Appendix B: Location Map
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Updated Form-1 EIA for the Proposed Redevelopment Activities of Cochin Port Trust at Cochin Port, Willingdon Island C1121308 Updated Form-1 RP009 rev. 0
UPDATED FORM 1
1 Basic Information
S. No. Item Details
Redevelopment Activities of Cochin Port Trust at Willingdon Island, Kochi This Updated Form-1 is prepared/submitted as part of application seeking extension of 1. Name of the Project validity of Terms of Reference (issued vide F.No.11-45/2013-IA.III, dated October 31, 2013 - MoEF approved ToR is given as Appendix A) for One (01) additional year to enable submission of the EIA Report to MoEF
2. S. No. in the schedule Activity 7(e)
With proposed expansion/modernization the capacity is envisaged to be enhanced to handle ~30 MTPA (General Cargo, Liquid Cargo, Dry Bulk Cargo, Clean Cargo), 92,000 ECU/annum and 3,500 passenger capacity cruise vessels at the existing 17 berths. An area of ~ 40.1 hectares (ha) has been earmarked for backup area of dry bulk cargo storage and cruise terminal, storage area for Proposed Ro-Ro berth and tank farms for liquid cargo. capacity/area/length/tonnage to be 3. In addition, an area of ~ 145.56 ha is envisaged handled / command area/lease as part of redevelopment of Willingdon Island to area/number of wells to be drilled include following facilities/activities: Logistics Park – 44.8 ha Ship Repair Yard – 18.21 ha Free Trade Warehousing Zone – 41.27 ha Port Users Complex – 3.7 ha Hospitality Node and Business District – 22.38 ha Business District – 7.88 ha Office space – 5.5 ha Retail development – 1.82 ha 4. New/ Expansion/Modernisation Expansion/Modernisation
Cochin Port is currently handling ~21.60 MTPA of General Cargo, Liquid Cargo, Dry Bulk Cargo, 5. Existing Capacity/Area etc Clean Cargo and 1,300 passenger capacity cruise vessels with existing 17 berths
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S. No. Item Details CoPT has under its jurisdiction approximately 886.04 ha of land at various locations in Kochi including Willingdon Island (385.90 ha), Bolghatty (16.68 ha), Vallarpadam (163.70 ha), Puthuvypeen (308.27 ha), Ernakulam (4.813 ha), Fort Kochi (2.150 ha), Palluruthy (3.959 ha) and Thevara (0.587 ha). Most of the Port activities are based on Willingdon Island, which consists of reclaimed area of 233.44 ha on the North end and ~ 152.46 ha at the South end of Willingdon Island, which is partially reclaimed.
6. Category of Project i.e., ‘A ‘or ’B’ Category ‘A’
Does it attract the general condition? 7. No If yes, please specify
Does it attract the specific condition? 8. No If yes, please specify
Cochin Port (Port) is located on the south-west coast of India, in the state of Kerala. Location Coordinates: Location Latitude – 09058’N Longitude – 76016’E Location map is given as Appendix B
Survey No. 2578/4 in Thoppumpady Village for W/Island North portion (233.44 ha) Survey No. 1166/2 in Rameswaram Village for 9. Willingdon Island South portion (south end Plot/Survey/Khasra No. reclamation area – 152.46 ha) Proposed redevelopment activities are planned within areas currently being used for Port operations and on areas under CoPT’s jurisdiction
Village Thoppumpady and Rameswaram
Tehsil Kochi
District Ernakulam
State Kerala
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S. No. Item Details
Railway Station: Ernakulam (~10.0 km)
Nearest railway station/ airport along Harbour Railway station - For Cargo movement 10. with distance in kms Airport: Kochi (~35.0 km) Defence (Navy) airport (0 km, on W/Island)
Town: Kochi (~2.0 km) Nearest Town, city, district head 11. City: Ernakulam (~ 3.0 km) quarters along with distance in kms District HQ: Ernakulam (~3.0 Km)
Kochi Taluk Office Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, 682001 Phone: 0484 221 5559 Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Corporation Of Cochin Zonal Office Municipal Corporation, Local body Moulana Azad Road, Star Junction, 12. (complete postal addresses with Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002 telephone nos,to be given) Phone:0484 222 6202 Ernakulam District Collectorate Office Civil Station Rd, Kakkanad Phone: 0484 242 2294
13. Name of the applicant Cochin Port Trust (CoPT)
Cochin Port Trust, Willingdon Island, Kochi- 682009 14. Registered Address Kerala, India Tel:+91 04842666414
Chief Engineer Cochin Port Trust Address for correspondence: Willingdon Island, Kochi-682009 Kerala, India Tel:+91 04842666414
15. Name Augustine J. Puducherry
Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Chief Engineer i/c
Cochin Port Trust Willingdon Island, Kochi- 682009 Address Kerala, India Tel:+91 04842666414
Pin code 682 009
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E-mail [email protected]; [email protected]
Telephone No +91 0484 2666414
Fax No +91 0484 2666414, 2668163
Details of Alternative Sites examined, Not applicable as proposed redevelopment 16. if any. Location of these sites should activities are planned within the area currently be shown on a Toposheet. being used for port operations.
17. Interlinked Projects None
Whether separate application of 18. interlinked project has been Not Applicable submitted.
19. If yes, date of submission Not Applicable
20. If no, reason Not Applicable
No Forest (Conservation) Act involved The Mangalavanam Bird sanctuary falls within 10 km radius of the Project Site. As such, it attracts the provisions of the Office Memorandum from MoEF vide No. J- 11013/41/2006-IA.II(I), dated December 2, 2009 and F.No. J-II013/41/2006-IA.II(I) (Part), dated March 30, 2015. Accordingly, Whether the proposal involves CoPT is in the process of submitting the approval/ clearance under: application for clearance to Forest and The Forest (Conservation) Wildlife department, Govt. of Kerala. This 21. Act, 1980 will be taken up by CoPT prior to coming to MoEF seeking Environmental Clearance for The Wildlife (Protection) CoPT’s proposed redevelopment activities at Act,1972 Willingdon Island. A copy of the same shall The CRZ Notification, 2011 be furnished along with the application for Environmental Clearance. Project attracts the CRZ Notification, 2011 in respect of the redevelopment activities of the Port and its infrastructure facilities. o HTL/LTL, CRZ demarcation has been carried out by NCESS, Thiruvananthapuram
This area is under Jurisdiction of CoPT, 22. Whether there is any Government order/ policy relevant / related to the constituted under Major Port Trusts Act 1963.
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S. No. Item Details site?
23. Forest land involved (hectare) No forest area involved
Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed No major litigation is pending against the project to be set up and /or land in which the project is proposed to be developed. However, there is a case filed by 24. Name of the court M/s. A.V. Kowdai & Co. in the High Court of Case no Kerala, with respect to an 18 cent area (included in the back up area of Q8 – Q9 berths), which Orders/ directions of the court, if any was being used by them on lease, since 1961. and its relevance with the proposed project.
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2 Activity 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data
Permanent change in land use, land cover Permanent or temporary and topography due to the redevelopment change in land use, land activities is envisaged. An area of ~ 40.1 cover or topography including 1.1 Yes ha has been earmarked for backup area increase in intensity of land for cargo storage. Additional area of ~ use (with respect to local 145.56 ha is envisaged as part of non-port land use plan) side redevelopment activities at W/Island.
Proposed redevelopment activities as per the project requirement will involve Clearance of existing land, clearance of land/vegetation/buildings. 1.2 Yes vegetation and buildings? However all activities will be limited to the land area falling under CoPT’s jurisdiction and in areas of existing port operations.
As per the requirement of proposed 1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes redevelopment activities.
Field surveys and investigations have been carried out by CoPT for seabed Pre-construction surveys (viz. bathymetry), topography, 1.4 investigations e.g. bore holes, Yes marine geotechnical investigations, soil testing? oceanographic measurements (wave, tide and current).
Proposed Port Side Developments Dredging Restoration/redevelopment of existing berths Due to proposed deepening of channel/berthing area between 1.5 Construction works? Yes Dufferin Point and Q9 berth, certain existing berthing structures along this stretch (on W/Island) need to be demolished and rebuilt Modernization/mechanization of cargo handling facilities Development of Ship Repair Yard Development of operational
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Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data buildings/areas (Logistics Park, Port Users Complex, Customs Office, bonded ware housing, truck parking and truck loading/ unloading stations, etc.) Providing firefighting systems Providing Utilities and Services Proposed Non Port Side Developments Free Trade Warehousing Zone Administrative/ office buildings Business District with a functional mix of hospitality, convention centre and commercial complex As per requirement of proposed 1.6 Demolition works? Yes redevelopment
Majority of the works will be sub- contracted and as the Port area is located in urban area, workers will be sourced from nearby areas. However, a temporary Temporary sites used for site for construction workers camp if 1.7 construction works or housing No required will be earmarked within the of construction workers? Project Site with proper security/ fencing. Also, proposed developments are not envisaged at one go and will be constructed phase wise.
Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks Envisaged as a part of the redevelopment 1.8 Yes including linear structures, cut activities and fill or excavations
Underground works including 1.9 No - mining or tunneling?
Proposed redevelopment activities shall be carried out on land area that has already been reclaimed at W/Island; 1.10 Reclamation works? No hence no further reclamation works are envisaged as part of proposed redevelopment.
1.11 Dredging? Yes As part of proposed redevelopment activities, dredging shall be carried out for
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Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data the following: Increasing depth from SCB to Dry Dock in Mattancherry Channel from 4 to 7 m Increasing the Turning Circle dimension in Mattancherry Channel from 240 to 400 m Increasing depth in Ernakulam Channel (Dufferin Point to Q9 Berth) from 13.2 to 15.2 m Estimated dredging quantity is about 2.0 Mm3. Dredged materials will be disposed at designated dumping locations, offshore. However, CoPT is also examining the feasibility of using the dredged material from various dredging activities in the Port to create an artificial island in the backwaters in order to streamline the currents and minimize the extent of siltation in the Ernakulam and Mattancherry Channels. This option is being examined by CoPT with respect to cost benefit analysis, promotion of Nation’s Tourism, loss of wetland area and other factors and is not addressed/covered as part of current proposed redevelopment.
1.12 Offshore structures? No -
Production and 1.13 No - manufacturing processes?
Necessary storage area for coal, general Facilities for storage of goods 1.14 Yes cargo, liquid cargo, and other materials or materials? will be provided.
Sewerage system along with a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) is proposed to be Facilities for treatment or developed for collection/treatment of
disposal of solid waste or Yes sewage. 1.15 liquid effluents? Oil contaminated water will be sent to proposed oil water separator; separated oil will be sent to KSPCB approved
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Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data vendors and water will be sent to STP for further treatment. It is proposed to integrate solid waste disposal with the waste-to-energy proposal under implementation in close vicinity. Non treatable solid waste will be sent to authorized and organized solid waste disposal sites.
Facilities for long term No additional basic infrastructure for 1.16 housing of operational No housing etc. is envisaged. workers?
Construction Phase: Vehicles involved in men and material transportation Movement of construction equipment, New road, rail or sea traffic machinery and material 1.17 during construction or Yes operation? Operation Phase: Vehicles involved in men and cargo movement Road/ Rail/ Sea traffic during import/ export of cargo Present road connectivity of Port is through two bridges on Ernakulam Channel and one on Mattancherry New road, rail, air, Channel which links Port to mainland. waterborne or other transport Construction of another bridge connecting 1.18 infrastructure including new Yes southern part of W/Island close to site of or altered routes and stations, Business District to Palluruthy area on ports, airports etc? south west part of the city has now commenced. There exists adequate road connectivity to all the berths on W/Island.
Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or 1.19 infrastructure leading to No Nil changes in traffic movements?
Based on the proposed redevelopment New or diverted transmission 1.20 Yes activities, new internal transmission lines lines or pipelines? and pipelines are envisaged to be laid as necessary to cater the additional
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Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data requirements.
Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or 1.21 other changes to the No - hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?
Majority of Port activities are carried out on W/Island where current redevelopment activities are planned. Connectivity from Island to mainland is through bridges and waterway. Currently there are three road 1.22 Stream crossings? Yes bridges providing connectivity to the mainland. Construction of another bridge connecting southern part of W/Island close to site of Business District to Palluruthy area on south west part of the city has now commenced.
Abstraction or transfers of Water requirement to be sourced from 1.23 water from ground or surface No Kerala Water Authority (KWA). waters?
Changes in water bodies or Not envisaged; redevelopment will be 1.24 the land surface affecting No planned in such a way that natural drainage or run-off? drainage or runoff will not be affected.
Construction Phase: Movement of construction material including cement, aggregates, rock, Transport of personnel or sand, steel, etc., materials for construction, Movement of construction workers by 1.25 Yes operation or vans/buses. decommissioning? Operation Phase: Movement of cargo from/to the port Movement of work force from townships/habitations to project site Long-term dismantling or As per requirements of proposed 1.26 decommissioning or Yes redevelopment activities dismantling and restoration works? restoration works are envisaged.
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Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data
Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could 1.27 No - have an impact on the environment? Temporary and limited during Influx of people to an area in construction phase 1.28 either temporarily or Yes Marginal and permanent during permanently? operation phase 1.29 Introduction of alien species? No -
Loss of native species or 1.30 No - genetic diversity?
1.31 Any other actions? No -
2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources that are non-renewable or in short supply):
Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data
Redevelopment activities shall be carried out on areas already reclaimed to form W/Island and under CoPT’s jurisdiction. Most of the areas are already being used for various Port operations/activities; no Land especially undeveloped 2.1 Yes agricultural land is involved. or agricultural land (ha) ~ 40.1 ha has been earmarked for backup area/storage of cargo. Additional area of ~ 145.56 ha is envisaged as part of non- port side redevelopment activities at W/Island
Estimated water requirement is ~ 8 MLD Water (expected source & which will be sourced from KWA’s 2.2 Yes competing users) unit: KLD proposed new water treatment plant (100 MLD capacity)
2.3 Minerals (MT) No Nil
2.4 Construction material – stone, Yes Construction work will be outsourced to aggregates, sand / soil reputed contractors/agencies who will
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Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data (expected source – MT) procure necessary materials. Soil, sand, gravel, stone aggregates will be procured from nearby licensed sources. Cement/steel will be procured from reputed manufacturers as per availability.
Timber for use in construction of buildings, modernisation/ mechanization Forests and timber (source – 2.5 Yes plans, etc. will be needed as per project MT) requirement and will be sourced (by the contractor) from licensed suppliers.
Power requirement for effective Energy including electricity functioning of activities after proposed and fuels (source, competing redevelopment is ~ 40 MVA. Required 2.6 Yes users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy power will be sourced from substations of (MW) KSEB; DG sets will also be used as source of power, as required.
Any other natural resources 2.7 (use appropriate standard No Nil units)
3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health.
Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data
Existing Port facility is already handling POL products. Proposed redevelopment plan also includes handling/storage of Use of substances or hazardous liquid cargo (Class A), POL materials, which are products. During construction/operation hazardous (as per MSIHC phase of project, hazardous materials 3.1 Yes rules) to human health or the such as welding gases, paints, lubricants, environment (flora, fauna, etc. may be stored at project site. These and water supplies) will be stored as per prescribed safety norms and requirements of handling/storing hazardous materials (Hazardous Waste Management Rules). Risks associated with handling, storage of
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Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data
hazardous materials have been addressed in EIA Study carried out for proposed redevelopment project; necessary mitigation measures have been suggested in the EIA Report (EIA for Proposed Redevelopment Activities of Cochin Port Trust at Cochin Port, W/Island).
Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease 3.2 No - vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)
Direct and indirect employment during Affect the welfare of people construction and operation phases of 3.3 e.g. by changing living Yes the project conditions? Improved living conditions of local people
Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the 3.4 No - project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.,
3.5 Any other causes No -
4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)
Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data
Spoil, overburden or mine 4.1 No - wastes
Details regarding quantifications, collection, handling and disposal Municipal waste (domestic 4.2 Yes /management of MSW has been and or commercial wastes) addressed as part of the EIA study and presented in the EIA Report.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Yes Hazardous wastes such as used oil will
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Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data Hazardous Waste be stored in closed drums and disposed Management Rules) at nearest Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) through approved KSPCB vendors. Hazardous materials will be stored as per prescribed safety norms in locations with restricted entry and provided with appropriate/adequate fire-fighting facilities.
Other industrial process 4.4 No - wastes
4.5 Surplus product No -
Sewage generated at the Port premises Sewage sludge or other on W/Island (from toilets, bathrooms, 4.6 sludge from effluent Yes etc.) will be drained into and treated at treatment the proposed onsite STP. Currently only septic tanks are available.
Construction/demolition waste to the extent possible will be utilised at the Port Construction or demolition premises for site grading etc; remaining 4.7 Yes wastes waste will be disposed suitably as per Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) guidelines.
Redundant machinery or 4.8 No - equipment
Contaminated soils or other 4.9 No - materials
4.10 Agricultural wastes No -
4.11 Other solid wastes No -
5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air
Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data
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Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data
Emissions from construction machinery, dredgers, vehicular movements, etc. Emissions from combustion during construction/ operational phases 5.1 of fossil fuels from stationary Yes are envisaged. Such vehicles will have or mobile sources Pollution Under Control Certificate as applicable; DG sets will ensure to meet stipulated emission standards.
Emissions from production 5.2 No - processes
Fugitive emissions are anticipated from cargo loading/unloading, transfer points, Emissions from materials stacking/transfer of cargo (especially 5.3 handling including storage Yes coal), etc. and other emissions from or transport diesel run handling equipment’s. Impacts due to fugitive emissions are addressed and presented in the EIA Report.
Emission from construction equipment and vehicles, diesel operated pumps, concrete mixers, dredgers, etc. Fugitive dust emissions during Emissions from construction transport of construction material 5.4 activities including plant and Yes equipment Equipment’s will be maintained to ensure minimum emissions; more-over construction activity will be for a short duration of period and restricted within the proposed redevelopment area of the Port.
Dust due to handling of construction material during construction phase Dust or odours from handling Dust due to coal and other dry bulk of materials including 5.5 Yes cargo handling construction materials, sewage and waste STP is proposed to be set up at the Port; STP operation may lead to possible odour
Emissions from incineration 5.6 No - of waste
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Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data
Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash 5.7 No - materials, construction debris)
Emissions from any other 5.8 No - sources
6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat
Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data
Noise generation from: Vehicle movement, construction equipments/machinery Welding and cutting operation of metal Pile driving activities during construction Grab unloaders/Mobile Harbour From operation of equipment Cranes 6.1 e.g. engines, ventilation Yes Stacker cum reclaimer plant, crushers Conveyor system DG sets etc. Other Handling Equipments However, equipment will be deployed with noise mitigating devices conforming to applicable standards; DG sets will ensure to meet stipulated standards for noise
From industrial or similar 6.2 No - processes
Trucks, dredgers, dumpers, earthmovers, equipment for From construction or welding/drilling, etc. 6.3 Yes demolition Personnel Protection Equipment (PPE) will be provided to workers during construction activities
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes There will be piling activity; PPE will be
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Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data provided to workers
From vehicular and inland cargo movement
From construction or During the construction activities utmost 6.5 Yes operational traffic care will be taken to control the noise levels within the standards. Similarly during operation phase necessary mitigation measures will be followed.
From lighting or cooling 6.6 No - systems
6.7 From any other sources No -
7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea
Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data
Existing port facility is already handling POL products and chemicals. Hazardous liquid cargo (Class A), POL products will continue to be handled at the port. Handling of fuel oils required for port operations will be stored/ used as per the stipulations laid. Cargo will be handled using mechanised cargo handling systems, thereby limiting the From handling, storage, use possibilities of spills from occurring 7.1 or spillage of hazardous Yes during normal operations. Handling of materials coal at the port will also be by using mechanised coal handling systems. Hazardous materials will be stored and handled as per the provisions of the manufacturer, storage and import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules and Amendments thereof. In the event of accidental spills of cargo during transfer from/to the ships, marine water quality and sediment quality in the
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Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data harbour basin may be affected. Measures shall be taken to recover the spills in order to minimise the impacts on marine water quality. Risks associated with handling, storage of hazardous materials have been addressed in the EIA study and appropriate mitigation measures have been suggested in the EIA report.
Currently only septic tanks are available for all requirements. The sewage generated will be collected and treated in From discharge of sewage or proposed STP to be developed on other effluents to water or the 7.2 No W/Island. Treated wastewater is land (expected mode and proposed to be reused. place of discharge) Oily wastewater, if any, will be sent to the oil-water separator also proposed at the Port.
Port is already handling the different types of Cargo which are also planned as part of the redevelopment activities; however increase in handling capacity will have fugitive emissions due to cargo handling which can build up the air By deposition of pollutants pollutant concentrations; the build up of 7.3 emitted to air, onto the land Yes air pollutant concentrations will also or into water include fugitive emissions resulting from coal handling at the port. Accidental oil spills, ship wastes can impact the marine waters if not controlled. These issues have been addressed in the EIA study and covered in the EIA Report.
Adequate drainage system will be provided at the Port with separate 7.4 From any other sources No collection streams to segregate the storm water run-off, material storage areas and other wastewater streams.
Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the 7.5 No - environment from these sources?
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8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment
Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data
During construction phase, hazardous material such as welding gases, paints, lubricants etc. will be stored on site. During operational phase, there will be storage of hazardous liquid cargo, POL products, coal (Non-Hazardous Material), all of which may cause fire hazards. From explosions, spillages, Hazardous materials will be stored fires etc from storage, 8.1 Yes and handled as per the provisions of handling, use or production the manufacturer, storage and import of hazardous substances of Hazardous Chemical Rules, Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules and Amendments thereof to avoid accidents during construction or operational phase. As per Disaster Management Plan (DMP), the necessary measures will be followed to meet any eventuality and to combat hazards or disasters during port operations.
8.2 From any other causes No -
During the design stage the effects from Could the project be affected natural disasters (like cyclones, floods by natural disasters causing etc.) will be considered and necessary 8.3 environmental damage (e.g. Yes precautionary measures would be built in floods, earthquakes, or implemented. The project area lies landslides, cloudburst etc)? beyond the cyclone zone and therefore the risk of cyclones is negligible.
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9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality
Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data
Lead to development of Redevelopment of the Port will lead to supporting utilities, ancillary overall socio-economic development of development or development region. Necessary supportive utilities, stimulated by the project infrastructure, etc. to cater the which could have impact on requirements of the Port will be the environment e.g. developed/enhanced as part of the proposed redevelopment project. 1. Supporting infrastructure 9.1 (roads, power supply, Yes waste or wastewater treatment, etc.) 2. Housing development 3. Extractive industries 4. Supply industries 5. Other
The proposed redevelopment activities Lead to after-use of the site, are planned to modernise/ optimise the 9.2 which could have an impact No existing Port operations and would be a on the environment permanent establishment.
The proposed redevelopment will lead to increase in commercial activities in the Set a precedent for later 9.3 Yes region due to additional traffic movement developments at Cochin Port and will also lead to benefit future developments.
Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing No other projects in the vicinity with 9.4 Yes or planned projects with similar effects. similar effects
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3 Environmental Sensitivity
Aerial Distance S. No. Areas Name/Identity (within 15 km)1
Mattancherry Palace ~ 0.8 km - West Museum
Fort Kochi Areas protected under (Archaeological ~ 1.8 km - West international conventions, Excavation Site) 1 national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, St. Francis Church, cultural or other related value ~ 1.8 km - West Cochin (Fort Kochi)
Hill Palace Museum, ~ 8.6 km - East Thripunithura
Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - 2 Wetlands, watercourses or other Vembanad Kayal ~ 2.2 km - NNE water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests
Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species Mangalavanam Bird 3 of flora or fauna for breeding, ~ 2.3 km - NE Sanctuary nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration
Arabian Sea ~ 2.5 km - West Inland, coastal, marine or 4 underground waters Vembanad Kayal ~ 2.2 km - NNE
5 State, National boundaries Nil Nil
Passing through NH 47 A W/Island
NH 47 ~ 2.5 km - East Routes or facilities used by the 6 public for access to recreation or NH 49 ~ 3.0 km - East other tourist, pilgrim areas NH 17 ~ 7.6 km - NE
Southern Railway ~ 1.5 km - East Main Line
1 Distances are aerial distances measured from the port boundary.
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Aerial Distance S. No. Areas Name/Identity (within 15 km)1
Indian Navy (Southern Adjacent to Port (on 7 Defence installations Command) Defence W/Island) Airport
Entire project is in
Kochi urban area – Densely populated or built-up 8 ~ 0.6 km - West area Mattancherry ~ 6.3 km - NE Ernakulam
Port is an existing port in the Island area, ~ 0.6 km - West Areas occupied by sensitive where there are man-made land uses (hospitals, hospitals, schools, 9 schools, places of worship, places of worship and community facilities) community facilities in the Island itself. ~ 6.3 km - NE Ernakulam
Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources, (ground water resources, Thoppumpady 10 ~ 0.5 km - West surface resources, forestry, Fisheries Harbour agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals)
Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental 11 damage (those where existing Nil -- legal environmental standards are exceeded)
The project falls under Seismic Zone III Areas susceptible to natural (moderate earthquake zone) as per the hazard which could cause the Seismotectonic Atlas of India. The project area project to present environmental lies beyond the cyclone zone and therefore the 12 problems, (earthquakes, risk of cyclones is negligible. subsidence, landslides, erosion During the design stage of project development, or extreme or adverse climatic the effects from natural disasters will be conditions) considered and necessary precautionary measures would be built-in/ implemented.
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Appendices
Appendix-A MoEF Approved ToR
Appendix-B Location Map
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