ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR DYNASTY BUILDING PROJECT

2017

Final Report January, 2017 Submitted to:

Sindh Environmental

Protection Agency

Consultants Environmental Consultancy and Services

223/F, Block-2, P.E.C.H.S. Karachi-75400 Ph: 021-34303165

January 2017

Submitted By

Premier Enterprises

Plot # G-2, Block 09, KDA Scheme No. 05, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

M/S Premier Enterprises is the project proponent headed by Mr. Abdul Ghaffar Project Proponent is a well-known Builder whose aims to provide an affordable, and luxurious standard residential and commercial project on Khayaban-e-Iqbal road. Dynasty is located at Plot No. G2, Block-9, Scheme-5, Clifton, Karachi. The Proposed project will have G+22 Floors, Basement (Shops + Parking) + Ground Floor (Shops) First floor (Shops+ Parking) + second floor (Parking) + third floor (Parking + Prayer hall) + Fourth Floor (Recreation) Fifth to Twenty two floors (Flats) Only on a plot measuring 4263.00 Sq.yds. The EIA Report has been prepared in compliance with the requirements of Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014 and Sindh EPA (IEE and EIA) review Regulation 2014, for submission to the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency for decision on the Project Dynasty.

For Baseline information the project area was surveyed to collect primary data. During the field visits, information was collected on environmental sensitivities in the areas, existing roads, neighborhood attributes, and public services. Information on ambient air quality, ambient noise quality, traffic assessment, adjoining roads, specific geotechnical conditions were obtained from the primary sources. Whereas, the weather historical data was obtained from secondary sources.

Preconstruction Period: Environmental assessment documentation and the Environment Management Plan (EMP) are prepared and approved during the preconstruction period and The EMP’s mitigation (EmiT) Table-22 and monitoring (EmoT) table 23, identify actions to be undertaken by the PE management. Premier Enterprises (PE) management will provide a briefing to Staff on the implementation requirements of the EMP.

Most of the environmental impacts during design phase such as dislocation of peoples, change of land use, loss of trees and vegetation, relocation of existing utilities, and impacts on archeological sites are neutral and do not require mitigation measures.

Construction Period: The Construction phase EMP actions focus mostly on project activities for construction and the management of worksites and equipment and people. Specifically this part of the EMP focuses in defining ways to minimize effects such as dismantling of marquee, top soil erosion, wastewater discharges, Air emission release, noise, Disposal of demolition / construction debris, disturbance to traffic flow, water consumption and demand, fuel storage, safety of workers and public during construction, employment and business opportunity.

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Appropriate mitigation protocols are defined in this EIA report. By applying careful building design all other potential impacts can be avoided. However care will need to be taken during construction activity.

Operation Period: Operation period actions focus on confirming that the PE management has completed the EMP tasks required and that the after residence /occupancy of the building will improve lifestyle of the residents of the building and basic issues like Solid waste management, waste water discharge, provision of sustainable energy, provision of utilities and their consumption, and any fire hazard, Sustainable Plantation, Exhaust ventilation in parking and Employment Generation will be managed and monitored and per EMP provided in the report.

A schedule of activities associated with construction has been prepared and the potential environmental impacts of each activity assessed. For each activity, recommended mitigation and monitoring actions have been identified. These are covered in the EMP. All impacts are minor and able to be mitigated. This EIA study authors concluded that the proposed building project will not lead to significant adverse environmental and social impacts. Careful implementation of the EMP will ensure that environmental impacts are managed and minimized. The project meets all statutory requirements. The environmental safeguard implementation will have to be monitored by concerned persons, including the Construction manager and EHS Officer of PE. Due diligence, with mandatory coordination among various stakeholders will further ensure mitigation of any adverse impacts.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: Introduction ...... 1 1.1 Background ...... 1 1.2 Project Proponent ...... 1 1.3 Project Overview (Dynasty) ...... 1 1.4 Approvals Obtained ...... 2 1.5 Ownership ...... 3 1.6 Legal Aspects of EIA Study ...... 3 1.6.1 Legislative Requirement ...... 3 1.6.2 Justification for EIA Study ...... 4 1.6.3 Other Regulatory Requirements ...... 4 1.7 Approach and Methodology of EIA Study ...... 5 1.7.1 Scope of EIA Study ...... 5 1.7.2 Purpose and Objectives ...... 5 1.7.3 Methodology ...... 6 1.7.4 Phases of Study ...... 6 1.8 Report Structure ...... 8 1.9 EIA Study Team...... 9 1.10 Contact Details ...... 9 CHAPTER 2: Environmental Legislation ...... 10 2.1 Introduction...... 10 2.2 Environmental Policies and Guidelines ...... 10 2.2.1 National Conservation Strategy (NCS) ...... 10 2.2.2 National Environmental Policy ...... 11 2.2.3 Environmental Institutional Framework ...... 11 2.3 Environmental Legislation ...... 12 2.3.1 Sindh Environmental Protection Act 2014 ...... 12 2.4 Provincial Rules, Regulation and Standards ...... 12 2.4.1 SEPA Review of IEE/EIA Regulations 2014 ...... 12 2.4.2 Other Provincial Regulations/Rules ...... 13 2.5 Sindh Environmental Quality Standards (SEQS) ...... 13

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2.6 Cantonment Board Clifton Building Bylaws 2007 ...... 14 CHAPTER 3: Project Description ...... 16 3.1 Project Proponent (M/S Premier Enterprises) ...... 16 3.2 Project Location...... 16 3.3 Project Description ...... 17 3.4 Land Use ...... 18 3.5 Project Facilities ...... 18 3.6 Details of Project Components ...... 19 3.7 Schedule of Construction ...... 23 3.8 Project Execution Support ...... 23 3.9 Construction Methodology ...... 24 3.9.1 Site Clearance ...... 24 3.9.2 Excavation ...... 24 3.9.3 Form Work ...... 25 3.9.4 Re-Bar Handling ...... 26 3.9.5 Concreting...... 27 3.9.6 Block Masonry ...... 28 3.9.7 Plaster ...... 29 3.10 Construction Material Standards ...... 30 3.11 Engineering and Miscellaneous Works ...... 31 3.12 Machinery Required ...... 31 3.13 Facilities & Support Services ...... 31 3.13.1 Domestic Water Supplies ...... 32 3.13.2 Wastewater Management ...... 32 3.13.3 Solid Waste Disposal ...... 32 3.13.4 Gas Supplies ...... 33 3.13.5 Electrical System ...... 33 3.13.6 Firefighting System ...... 33 3.13.7 Safety and Security System ...... 33 CHAPTER 4: Baseline Environmental Conditions ...... 34 4.1 Physical Conditions ...... 34 4.1.1 Topography & Land use ...... 34

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4.1.2 Ambient Air Quality of Project ...... 35 4.1.3 Ambient Noise Quality ...... 36 4.1.4 Geology and Soil of Project Area ...... 36 4.1.5 Water Resources Supply & Quality...... 37 4.1.6 Surface Drainage and Sewerage System ...... 37 4.1.7 Solid Waste Management ...... 38 4.1.8 Road Network ...... 39 4.1.9 Gas Supply Network and Supply System ...... 41 4.1.10 Fire Fighting System of Project Area ...... 42 4.1.11 Hospital Facility ...... 42 4.1.12 Electricity Supply System of Project City ...... 44 4.1.13 Meteorology and Climate ...... 46 4.1.14 Seismic Data ...... 50 4.2 Ecological Resources ...... 50 4.2.1 Sensitive Area ...... 51 4.2.2 Urban Biodiversity ...... 51 4.3 Socio-economic Conditions ...... 51 4.3.1 Demography ...... 51 4.3.2 CBC Boundaries’ ...... 52 CHAPTER 5: Stakeholder Consultation ...... 53 5.1 General ...... 53 5.2 Objectives of Stakeholders Consultation ...... 53 5.3 Consultation Process ...... 53 5.3.1 Scope ...... 53 5.3.2 Community Consultations ...... 54 5.3.3 Residential Societies ...... 56 5.3.4 Government Agencies & Associations ...... 58 CHAPTER 6: Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures ...... 60 6.1 Introduction...... 60 6.2 Potential Impacts ...... 60 6.3 Design Phase Impacts ...... 61 6.3.1 Dislocation of People ...... 61

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6.3.2 Change of Land use ...... 61 6.3.3 Loss of Trees / Vegetation ...... 62 6.3.4 Relocation of existing Utilities ...... 62 6.3.5 Impact on Archaeological sites ...... 62 6.4 Construction Phase Impacts ...... 62 6.4.1 Dismantling of Marque ...... 62 6.4.2 Soil Erosion/Dust ...... 63 6.4.3 Wastewater Discharges ...... 63 6.4.4 Release of Air Emissions ...... 64 6.4.5 Noise and Vibration ...... 65 6.4.6 Disposal of Demolition / Construction Debris ...... 65 6.4.7 Disturbance to the Traffic Flow ...... 66 6.4.8 Water Consumption and Demand ...... 66 6.4.9 Weather Conditions ...... 67 6.4.10 Fuel Storage ...... 67 6.4.11 Safety of Workers and Public during Construction ...... 68 6.4.12 Employment and Business Opportunity ...... 69 6.5 Operation Phase Impacts ...... 69 6.5.1 Wastewater Discharge...... 69 6.5.2 Solid Waste Disposal ...... 70 6.5.3 Sustainable Energy ...... 71 6.5.4 Utility Services and Consumption of Resource ...... 71 6.5.5 Noise and Vibration ...... 71 6.5.6 Fire Hazards ...... 72 6.5.7 In-adequate Parking Floor Exhaust Ventilation ...... 72 6.5.8 Sustainable Tree Plantation ...... 73 6.5.9 Parking and Traffic Management ...... 73 6.5.10 Employment Generation ...... 73 CHAPTER 7: Environmental Management Plan ...... 75 7.1 Environmental Monitoring System ...... 75 7.2 Scope of EMP...... 76 7.3 Organization of the EMP ...... 76

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7.4 Maintenance of the EMP ...... 76 7.5 Management Approach ...... 76 7.6 Regulatory Requirements ...... 77 7.6.1 Approvals, Authorizations and Permits ...... 77 7.6.2 Environmental Quality Objectives ...... 77 7.6.3 Compliance Monitoring ...... 77 7.7 Implementation Stages of EMP ...... 78 7.7.1 Planning and Design of Proposed Project ...... 78 7.7.2 Construction and Operation Phase ...... 78 Conclusion ...... 91 Annexure ...... 92 Annexure 1: Copy of Partnership of PE ...... 93 Annexure 2: Copy of Receiving from CBC ...... 96 Annexure 3: No Objection Certificate of Master Plan Department ...... 97 Annexure 4: No Objection Certificate of CAA ...... 99 Annexure 5: No Objection Certificate of Pakistan Air Force (Air Traffic Services) 100 Annexure 6: No Objection Certificate of K.Electric...... 102 Annexure 7: NOC of KWSB ...... 103 Annexure 8: Copy of Mutation ...... 104 Annexure 9: Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014...... 105 Annexure 10: SEPA (Review of IEE/EIA) Regulations, 2014...... 135 Annexure 11-A: SEQS for Municipal and Industrial Effluents...... 156 Annexure 11-B: SEQS for Industrial Gaseous Emissions, Motor Vehicle Exhaust, Noise and Ambient Air Quality...... 158 Annexure 11-C: SEQs for Ambient Noise Level ...... 166 Annexure 12: Approval of KDA for Land Use ...... 167 Annexure 13: Ambient Air Quality of Project Area ...... 168 Annexure 14: Ambient Noise Levels of Project Area ...... 170 Annexure 15: Layout Plan of Project ...... 171

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List of Figures

Figure 1: Location Map of Dynasty Building ...... 17 Figure 2: Proposed Location of Dynasty Building in Satellite Image ...... 17 Figure 3: Land Elevation Map of Dynasty Project ...... 35 Figure 4: Location Map Joining the Road to the Project ...... 41 Figure 5: Route Map of Fire Stations Locations Close to Project ...... 42 Figure 6: Location Map of Hospital Facilities Close to Project ...... 44 Figure 7: Mean Monthly Min & Max Temp of Karachi City for 20 Years ...... 47 Figure 8: Highest and Lowest RH % ...... 48 Figure 9: Wind speed experienced in Karachi during Last 20 years (1992-2012) ...... 49 Figure 10: Precipitation Trend in Karachi ...... 50

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List of Tables

Table 1: Summary of Proposed Project Dynasty ...... 2 Table 2: Summary of Project Dynasty ...... 18 Table 3: Detail of Schedule of Floors ...... 20 Table 4: Detail of Type-A Apartments...... 21 Table 5: Detail of Type –B Apartments ...... 22 Table 6: Detail of Type-C Apartments ...... 22 Table 7: Ambient Air Quality of Project Area (Dynasty) ...... 35 Table 8: Ambient Noise Level of Project Area ...... 36 Table 9: Detail of Subsurface Characteristics of Project ...... 37 Table 10: Details of Road Network of Karachi ...... 40 Table 11: Details of Joining Road and Distance ...... 40 Table 12: Details of Close Fire Stations Routes and Distances ...... 42 Table 13: Details of Government Health Facilities in Project City (Karachi)...... 43 Table 14: Details of K.Electric Own Operating Power Plant ...... 45 Table 15: Daily High and Low Temperature...... 47 Table 16: Relative Humidity ...... 48 Table 17: Seismic Data of the Project ...... 50 Table 18: Summary of Concerns raised during by general public and other Stakeholder Consultations ...... 55 Table 19: General Public interviewed during Stakeholder Consultation in relation to the Dynasty Building Project ...... 55 Table 20: List of Key Stakeholders Consulted ...... 59 Table 21: Overview of Potential Impacts due to the Proposed Project ...... 60 Table 22: Environmental Management Plan: Environmental Mitigation Plan ...... 80 Table 23: Environmental Management Plan; Environmental Monitoring Plan ...... 86 Table 24: Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Frequencies for Dynasty Building ...... 90

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Acronyms

C CAA Civil Aviation Authority CBC Cantonment Board Clifton

D DYB Dynasty Building DYBP Dynasty Building Project DHA Defense Housing Authority

E EA Environmental Assessment

F FEWD Forest Environment and Wildlife Department

I IEE Initial Environmental Examination

K KDA Karachi Development Authority K.E K-Electric KW Kilo Watts KW&SB Karachi Water and Sewerage Board

N NCS National Conservation Strategy NEP National Environment Policy

P PDOHA Pakistan Defense officer Housing Authority PE Premier Enterprises

S SEPA Sindh Environmental Protection Agency S-EPA Sindh Environmental Protection Act SEQS Sindh Environmental Quality Standards

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CHAPTER 1: Introduction

1.1 Background

This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report presents the environmental aspects with respect to the construction phase and usage of a proposed project “Dynasty” which is located at Plot No. G-2, Block-9, Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Karachi. Dynasty is a commercial and residential project having basement+ G+22 Floors, Basement (Shops and Parking) + Ground Floor (Shops) first floor (Shops and Parking) second to third Floor (Parking) + Fourth Floor (Recreation) Fifth to 22nd Floor flats only on a plot is measuring 4263.00 Sq.yds.

The EIA Report has been prepared in compliance with the requirements of Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014 and the Sindh EPA (Review of IEE and EIA) Regulation 2014, for submission to the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency for decision on environmental viability of the Project.

1.2 Project Proponent

M/S Premier Enterprises (PE) Management has an established reputation through hard work and commitment to excellence and is now a trusted name in the construction business.

Mr. Abdul Ghaffar S/O Haji Abu Bakar is the Managing partner who allowing with their other person are their owners of the Premier Enterprises. Copy of the partnership deed along with its details is attached as Annexure-1.

The management of PE has enormous experience in the Construction industry and have well qualified team of engineers and managers with track record of successful project completion. The management of PE attempts to constantly develop innovative ideas. PE intends to launch the well planned. Dynasty Building exclusively for businessmen and residents of Karachi.

1.3 Project Overview (Dynasty)

The proposed project is a commercial & residential project and designed to cater to a variety of customers. The Proposed project will provide comfortable and luxurious living to residents and prosperous commerce opportunities for businessmen of the

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area. High end brands and shops of repute will be invited to establish outlets in the proposed life. Proposed project consist of Basement + Ground floor plus twenty two floors which includes shops, apartment, service area and recreational area, covered car parking and motorcycle parking. Details of project units are given in Table 1.

Table 1: Summary of Proposed Project Dynasty

S. No Floors Show Rooms Apartments Car Parking 1. Basement 13 0 21 2. Ground Floor 24 0 0 3. 1 st Floor 13 0 15 4. 2 nd Floor 0 0 82 5. 3 rd floor 0 0 73 6. 4 th Floor Recreation Area 0 0 0 7. 5 th to 20th Floor 0 64 0 8. 21 st to 22nd Floor 0 04 0 Total 50 68 191

1.4 Approvals Obtained

1. Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC): Project has applied for the NOC / approval for the building plan at Cantonment Board on dated 12-07-2016. Copy of receiving from Cantonment Board Clifton is attached as Annexure-2

2. Land Management Department: Project has obtained the NOC for conversion of land use residential plot into commercial vide letter No. CDGK/Clif/G-2/9/110 dated 28.02.2005.Copy of NOC is attached as Annexure –3

3. Civil Aviation Authority: Project has obtained NOC from Civil Aviation Authority vide its letter No HQCAA/1117/003ARAS/KHI/187/585 dated: 11.05.2016. According to the approval CAA has no objection to the construction of 350 ft above ground level or 374 above mean sea level. Copy of NOC is attached as Annexure-4.

4. Pakistan Air Force (Air Traffic Services): Project has obtained NOC from Pakistan Air Force (Air Traffic Services) vide its letter No AHQ/1532/2/ATS (PC-181/16) dated: 04.10.2016. According to the approval ATS has no objection to the construction of 350 ft above ground level. Copy of NOC is attached as Annexure-5.

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5. K-Electric: Project has obtained NOC for providing electricity connections from K-Electric vide its letter No. PR2/2K16/3726 dated: 07.12.2016. K-Electric referred letter is attached as Annexure-6

6. Karachi Water & Sewage Board: Project has obtained NOC from KWSB NO. EE/W/D/SD/KW&SB/2016/382 dated 01.12.2016, which shows that KWSB will provide water and sewage facility as and when project will apply for the connection Copy of NOC is attached as Annexure-7.

7. Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) Project will apply for the Gas Connection during the project construction period as per policy and guideline of SSGC.

1.5 Ownership

Proposed project land Plot No. G2 Block-9, Scheme -5 Clifton, Karachi, is owned by Haji Abdul Ghaffar and three others in partnership, all of whom are the owner and developers of the project. Copy of Mutation Order is attached as Annexure-8.

1.6 Legal Aspects of EIA Study

1.6.1 Legislative Requirement

The objective of this study is to carry out an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed project activities to meet the environmental compliances laid down by the Environmental Protection Agency. The scope of study would be as per the Environmental Assessment Guidelines outlined by the Environment Protection Agency.

This EIA report aims to identify possible environmental aspects of the project activities and suggest mitigation measure to cater environment and to fulfill the requirement for obtaining an environmental approval from the Environmental Protection Agency, Sindh.

The Sindh Environmental Protection Act of 2014 effectively established the EPA as the principal authority for environmental management in Sindh. The Environmental Protection Act establishes the requirement for environmental assessment, either

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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), for certain projects.

Section 17 of the Act requires all developers of any project to submit an Initial Environmental Assessment (IEE) or Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) before commencement of project.

1.6.2 Justification for EIA Study

Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (Review of IEE and EIA) Regulations 2014 classifies projects on the basis of expected degree of adverse environmental impacts and lists them in two separate schedules. Schedule-I lists projects that may not have significant environmental impacts and therefore require an IEE, similarly Schedule-II contains the lists projects that have potentially significant environmental impacts and requiring preparation of an EIA.

The proposed project of “Dynasty Building” falls under Schedule-II under the category of Urban Development and Tourism (Residential/commercial high rise buildings/apartments from 15 stories and above) requiring preparation of an EIA study. This EIA report has, therefore, been prepared in compliance with the requirements mentioned under the prevailing environmental legislation in Sindh.

1.6.3 Other Regulatory Requirements The proposed project will be subject to pertinent legislative and regulatory requirements of the Government of Pakistan and the Government of Sindh. The legal statutes that have been reviewed include:

• Sindh Environmental Protection Act 2014 • Sindh EPA (Review of IEE/EIA) Regulation, 2014 • Sindh Environmental Quality Standards • National Environmental Policy • Cantonment Clifton Board Bylaws 2007

The project’s legal obligations in the context of environmental protection were assessed in the light of above mentioned statutes.

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1.7 Approach and Methodology of EIA Study

1.7.1 Scope of EIA Study The scope of this EIA Study is as under:

• Identify the characteristics of the proposed project that are likely to give rise to environmental impacts. • Develop a baseline of projects’ current environmental scenario. • Identify the type of impacts that may arise. • Determine environmental resources which are particularly sensitive to impacts and categorize impacts on the basis of their severity. • Evaluate impacts due to construction and operational activities of Dynasty project and compliance with the relevant environmental regulations of Sindh. • Evaluate impacts’ severity/degree and provide necessary mitigation measures. • Identification of Stakeholder. • Provide recommendations/suggestions for the environmental monitoring and management of social and physical environment in the surroundings of the project area during various phases of the project life. • Ensure that all the important aspects of the project has been taken care of, all the relevant stakeholders have taken part in it, and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements are complied with. 1.7.2 Purpose and Objectives The purpose of this EIA study is to evaluate the proposed activities against the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) requirements.

The specific objectives of this EIA are to:

• Assess the existing environmental and socioeconomic conditions at and around the project site, particularly identify any environmental and social sensitivity areas; • Identify the likely impacts of the proposed project on the natural and socioeconomic environment, predict and evaluate these quantitatively wherever possible and determine their significance in the light of technical and regulatory concerns, as well as those related to public perceptions; • Propose appropriate mitigation and monitoring measures that can be incorporated into the design of the proposed activities to minimize any damaging effects or lasting negative consequences identified by the assessment. • Prepare an EIA report for submission to the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA).

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1.7.3 Methodology The environmental assessment has been conducted with the following basic targets:

• Identification of the regulatory requirements that applies to the project activities in the proposed area, in the context of environmental protection, health and safety. • Assessment of the proposed project activities in terms of their likely impacts on the environment during the construction and operation phases of the project, in order to identify issues of environmental concern; • Recommendation of appropriate mitigation measures that can be incorporated into the design of the project to minimize any environmental impacts identified.

For achieving these targets harmoniously the following methodology was adopted:

1. Review of regulatory requirements based on; preliminary assessment of project activities and the project area. 2. Collection of information of the proposed project activities, project design and schedule, with an emphasis on aspects that have an interface with natural and social environment. 3. Secondary literature review to collect environmental data about the project area. 4. Stakeholder consultation with Government Department and general public, through formal and informal interview and meeting. 5. Site visits for the collection of primary data related to various environmental aspects of the project area. 6. Evaluation of the environmental parameters those are likely to undergo significant change due to the proposed project. 7. Identification and evaluation of measures to mitigate the adverse impacts.

1.7.4 Phases of Study The EIA study was performed in six main phases, which are described below:

a. Scoping:

The key activities of this phase included:

• Project Data Compilation: A specific description of the proposed activities relevant to environmental assessment was compiled with the help of the PE Management. • Published Literature Review: Primary and Secondary data on weather, soil, water resources, wildlife, and vegetation was reviewed and compiled.

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• Legislative Review: Information on relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines, and standards was reviewed and compiled. • Stakeholder Consultation: A series of stakeholder meetings & Surveys were arranged which involved meeting with, Government Officials, Businessmen and Residents and general public visiting Clifton and adjoining areas. • Identification of Potential Impacts: The information collected in the previous steps was reviewed and potential environmental issues identified. b. Baseline Studies:

Following the scoping exercise, the project area was surveyed to collect primary data. During the field visits, information was collected on environmental sensitivities in the areas, existing roads, neighborhood attributes, and public services. Information on ambient air quality ambient noise quality, and site specific geotechnical conditions etc., was developed with primary sources.

c. Impact Assessment:

The environmental, socioeconomic, and project information collected in previous phases was used to assess the potential impacts of the proposed activities. The issues studied included potential project impacts on:

• Surrounding built environment • Ambient air Quality • Ambient noise quality • Municipal services and utilities • Road infrastructure • Health Services • Firefighting station facilities

Following aspects were discussed in detail and evaluated for environmental scenarios associated with construction and utilization phases of the Dynasty Building:

• The present baseline conditions. • The change in environmental parameters likely to be effected by the project related activities. • Identification of potential impacts. • Likelihood and significance of potential impacts. • Mitigation measures to reduce impacts to as low as possible. • Determination of residual impacts.

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• Implementation of mitigation measures through environment management protocols. • Evaluation of controls and monitoring of residual impacts.

d. Stakeholder Consultation

In this regard, stakeholder meetings were arranged which involved meeting with local communities and Government departments (SEPA, CBC, and Traffic Police).

e. Environmental Management Plan

An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been proposed for the PE Management to follow sustainable development procedures and to protect the environment.

f. Documentation:

The above steps, procedures and analysis have been documented in the form of an EIA report prepared according to the relevant guidelines of the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency and legal requirements. This report includes the findings of the assessment, project impacts, and mitigation measures to be implemented during the execution of the proposed activities.

1.8 Report Structure

The structure of this EIA Report is as follows:

Chapter 1: Provides an introduction about the proposed project and categorization of the project with respect to the environmental regulations.

Chapter 2: Gives an overview of policy and legislation and relevant guidelines concerning with the various aspects of the proposed project activities.

Chapter 3: Covers the project description, its precise location, construction and operation related details and the timeframe for completion of project.

Chapter 4: Describes the existing micro and macro environment at the proposed location of the project. It carries details of area infrastructures, physical, ecological and socioeconomic conditions of the area.

Chapter 5 Describes details about all stakeholders, the consultation process and their concerns and recommendations about the project.

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Chapter 6: Describes the anticipated environmental and social impacts of the project and their consequent screening in accordance with the general guidelines. The screening further identifies the residual impacts resulting as a consequence of the adoption of mitigation measures.

Chapter 7: Details the environmental management and monitoring plan to be implemented by the PE Management for effective mitigation of adverse impacts and improved environmental performance.

Chapter 8: Summarizes the report and presents conclusion.

Annexure: A series of Annexure have been included in the report to provide information about the project, the regulations that were have been used to categorize the project as well as those governing environmental compliance, and other legal documents as the proof of validity of the project.

1.9 EIA Study Team

M/S PE has commissioned Environmental Consultancy & Services for conducting the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study of the proposed project to assess the likely environmental and social impacts that may arise from the project activities and to identify measures to mitigate the negative impacts during construction and usage phase of the project. Consequently, ECS formulated the following team for conducting the study.

Sr. # Name Position in EIA Assessment Team 1. Mr. Shahid Ali Lutfi Team Leader / Sr. Environment Engineer 2. Mr. Arshad Hussain Memon Deputy Team Leader / Environment Engineer 3. Sav eeta Khiani Sociologist 4. Engr. Nouman Sheikh Environmental Engineer 5. Engr. Sheikh Shahabuddin Arfi Civil /Environmental Engineer 6. Mr. Mughal Sharif Environmentalist

1.10 Contact Details

Contact details of the project representative of Dynasty Building are mentioned below:

Contact Person: Mr. Arif Rehmatullah

Address: Plot # G-2, Block-9, Scheme-5, Clifton, Karachi.

Cell 0300-8241322

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CHAPTER 2: Environmental Legislation

2.1 Introduction

The principal environmental regulatory agency in Pakistan was the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Pakistan that formulates environmental policies, action plans and legislation. After the 18th amendment the environmental portfolio devolved to provincial governments. Consequently, the Sindh Environmental Protection Agencies was empowered to formulate environmental legislation, rules, regulations and standards and their enforcement/implement in the whole Sindh provinces as a formulating, regulatory and monitoring agencies. EPA Sindh head office is located at ST-2/1, Sector-23, Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi.

Presently, the basic legislation on environment is the Sindh Environmental Protection Act of 2014 (SEPA 2014). EPA Sindh Review of IEE/EIA Regulations 2014, Sindh Environmental Quality Standards 2015 (SEQS 2015) and other rules and regulation have been notified by the Government of Sindh. EPA Sindh has also issued directions through print media and direct communications to the concerned parties for immediate compliance with these legislation and Rules and Regulations made so far.

This section provides synopsis of policies, legislation, and guidelines that may have relevance to the activities carried out by M/S Premier Enterprises within the scope defined for this EIA. The relevant requirements of the policy documents and legislative framework have also been incorporated in the EIA being formulated for the better environmental impacts management. Management of PE is committed to follow and comply with the relevant requirements of the policy documents and legislative frame work for the better management of environmental aspects and impacts of their business related activities.

2.2 Environmental Policies and Guidelines 2.2.1 National Conservation Strategy (NCS) The National Conservation Strategy (NCS) is the primary policy document of the Government of Pakistan (GoP) on national environmental issues. The document was approved by the Federal Cabinet in March 1992. The NCS identifies 14 core areas and recommends immediate attention to the stated core areas in order to preserve the country’s environment.

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The main objectives of the strategy are conservation of natural resources, sustainable development and improved efficiency in the use and management of resources. It covers fourteen key priority areas for policy formulation and intervention, including protecting watersheds; supporting forestry and plantations; protecting water bodies and sustaining fisheries; conserving biodiversity; increasing energy efficiency; developing and deploying renewable resources; preventing or decreasing pollution; managing urban wastes; and preserving the cultural heritage. Energy policies include promoting efficiency and conservation as well as co- generation, hydro, biogas, solar and new alternatives. The strategy also includes measures to control and limit pollution - for example, by proper management of urban waste material, recycling programs, safe disposal practices.

2.2.2 National Environmental Policy National Environmental Policy has been approved by the Federal Cabinet in 2005. The policy covers all sectors and a wide range of means for promoting conservation and environmental protection in water, air and waste management, forestry, and transport. The policy aims to promote the protection of the environment, the honoring of international obligations, sustainable management of resources, and economic growth.

2.2.3 Environmental Institutional Framework Post 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, the provincial Environmental Protection Agencies are fully empowered to initiate, modify and enforce environmental legislation in their respective provinces. In the province of Sindh, the EPA is the prime regulatory and monitoring institute. EPA is headed by a Director General who is the lead responsible person for enforcement of environmental legislation. He is also responsible for the guidance of other provincial departments/institutes on environmental matters and related issues. DG EPA Sindh functions from his registered head office located at Karachi, however, has regional offices in other major cities of the province functioning under senior officers.

EPA Sindh is attached with Forest Environmental & Wildlife Department (FEWD) Government of Sindh. The FEWD, headed by a Secretary, is the administrative body and responsible for coordination with other line departments and agencies of the province. It also performs coordination and communication with other provinces and federal government agencies.

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2.3 Environmental Legislation 2.3.1 Sindh Environmental Protection Act 2014 The Sindh Environmental Protection Act was notified by the Provincial Assembly of Sindh via notification #PAS/Legis-B-06/2014 dated March 20, 2014. The Act extends to whole of the province of Sindh and is to provide for the protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of the environment, for the prevention and control of pollution, and promotion of sustainable development.

Under Section 2(xxxl), the Act defines "pollution" as the contamination of air, land or water by the discharge or emission of effluent or wastes or air pollutants or noise or other matter which either directly or indirectly or in combination with other discharges or substances alters unfavorably the chemical, physical, biological, radiational, thermal or radiological or aesthetic properties of the air, land or water or which may, or is likely to make the air, land or water unclean, noxious or impure or injurious, disagreeable or detrimental to the health, safety, welfare or property of persons or harmful to biodiversity.

The Act, under Section 17, empowers the EPA Sindh to require from the proponent an environmental impact assessment or initial environmental examination document from the proponent of any project prior to commencement of any construction or operations activity.

SEPA Act 2014 is attached as Annexure-9 for ready reference and further guidance.

2.4 Provincial Rules, Regulation and Standards 2.4.1 SEPA Review of IEE/EIA Regulations 2014 In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 37 of the Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014, the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency, with the approval of Government of Sindh has notified the ‘Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (Review of Initial Environmental Examination and Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations, 2014’ vide notification No. EPA/TECH/739/2014 dated 16th December 2014.

This regulation describes the procedure for conducting environmental assessments and their approvals process. Categories for projects requiring IEE, EIA or Environmental Checklists is mentioned in the regulation. The environmental assessment includes preparation of an Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

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SEPA Review of IEE/EIA Regulations 2014 is attached as Annexure-10 for ready reference and further guidance.

2.4.2 Other Provincial Regulations/Rules In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 36 read with Section 26 of the Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014, the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency, with the approval of the Government of Sindh, has notified following Rules and Regulations in December 2014:

• Sindh Environmental Protection Tribunal Rules, 2014: It provides a complete process for functioning of the Environmental Tribunals, which are responsible for prosecution of environmental related matters and legal cases initiated by the EPA Sindh. • Sindh Environmental Protection (Composition of Offences and Payment of Administrative Penalty) Rules 2014: Describes the process for compounding offences or complaints under Section 22(6) of the Act. The Rules describes the format that should be used for filling an Application to the DG SEPA by the accused; format for the Affidavit by the accused; and format for administrative penalty notices. • Sindh Environmental Quality Standards (Self-Monitoring and Reporting by Industry) Rules, 2014: This describes the process to be adopted by every industry for compliance with the Environmental Quality Standards. It includes the categorizing of industrial unit for identification of the reporting parameters and frequency of reports submission to SEPA.

2.5 Sindh Environmental Quality Standards (SEQS) SEQS is an important and prime legislation in Sindh targeted for control of pollution. Government of Sindh In exercise of the powers conferred under clause (g) of sub- section (1) of section of 6 of the Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014, the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency, with the approval of the Sindh Environmental Protection Council, has established following standards;

• SEQS which were notified by the Sindh Environment Protection Council in 2015 with the prior approval of Government of Sindh. These SEQS for Municipal and Industrial effluent, are effective and attached as Annexure 11- A.

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• SEQS which were approved by the Sindh Environment Protection Council in 2015 with the prior approval of Government of Sindh. These SEQS for Industrial Gaseous Emissions, Motor Vehicle Exhaust, Noise and Ambient Air Quality are effective and attached as Annexure 11-B.

• SEQS which were approved by the Sindh Environment Protection Council in 2015 with the prior approval of Government of Sindh. These SEQS for Ambient Noise Level are effective and attached as Annexure 11-C.

2.6 Cantonment Board Clifton Building Bylaws 2007 The bye-laws for regulating the addition to or alteration in or demolition to the existing buildings or erection or re-erection of buildings in Clifton Cantonment, made by the Cantonment Board, Clifton, Karachi, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 186 of the Cantonments Act, 1924 (II of1924) [vide Resolution No. 1 dated 3rd November, 2006] and in supersession of the bye laws published vide Notification No. S.R.O. 233(I)/98, dated the 26th March, 1998 are hereby approved and confirmed by the Federal Government as required by sub section (1) of section 284 of the said Act Clifton Cantonment Board Building Bylaws 2007. Under the CBC bylaws for the commercial building following are important section related to design and operation of the project.

1. Residential and Commercial Building standards

• This section is related to the foot print as per size of plot area, foot print of the plot area varies from 65-95% for Plot area 80 sq. yard to 2000 and above Sq.Yds. • For all buildings except houses the height of building will be such that it would not intersect an imaginary line from the opposite side of the main road serving the building at an angle of sixty five degrees with the horizontal. (Not applicable on communication towers). Width of the road shall be the dominating factor to determine the maximum height of the building. For plots up to four hundred square yards the max height of top floor slab shall be sixty feet from the crown of the road. The overall height of building shall not exceed seventy feet.

2. Parking Requirement

Parking requirements for vehicles in these bye-laws shall apply when so ever:-

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• A new building is constructed or a change of use of existing building is established; and • An existing building is altered and there is an increase in the floor area of the building, then additional parking requirement shall be totally applicable to the proposed addition only within the property limits as required under these bye-laws.

Application of parking requirements- Minimum one motor vehicle parking space shall be provided for:

i. Every eight hundred square feet of floor area for retail shopping area, business offices, for all facilities of hotels e.g. bedrooms, restaurants, conference room, indoor recreational area & retail outlets; ii. Every one thousand square feet of floor area for apartment building, residential or residential-cum-commercial building; iii. Every four thousand square feet of floor area for all educational institutions or minimum three fourth of motor vehicle parking space shall be provided per classroom whichever is more; and iv. Minimum one out of every fifty car parking stalls shall be dedicated for the disabled person at the most convenient location.

3. Drainage and Sanitation Related to handling of wastewater and storm water following directions are mentioned:

i. If there is a public sewer, all sullage water shall be connected through septic tank to public sewer. Without septic tanks, sewer connections shall not be granted. ii. Where no public sewer is exists all waste water shall be connected though septic tank to soak pits. iii. Septic tanks and drainage mains shall, within boundaries of the plot, be so sited as not to pollute any water line at a minimum distance of one meter between, and where it is to be reduced due to any reason, then the water main be protected by end casing of concrete completely impervious to liquid from outside. • For shopping center – a minimum of three W.C.’s, one urinal, and one wash- basin shall be provided for three thousand square feet of total floor area. For every additional two thousand square feet floor area, one W.C., one wash- basin and one urinal shall be provided.

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CHAPTER 3: Project Description

3.1 Project Proponent (M/S Premier Enterprises)

M/S Premier Enterprises management have earned and enviable reputation through hard work and commitment to excellence and is now a trusted name in the field of construction.

The management of Premier Enterprises has the vast experience of construction industry, have well qualified team of engineers and managers they have track record of successful completion of various projects. PE Management exuberates with pioneering ideas; PE is intending to launch impeccably planned, dexterously finished Dynasty Project exclusively for the privileged class of the city.

3.2 Project Location

The proposed project is located on Survey Plot No. G-2, Block 9, K.D.A Scheme No. 5 which is a declared commercial land since 1980 Kehkashan, Clifton, Karachi on Khayaban-e -Iqbal near KPT under pass besides Ocean Tower. Location map and satellite image of Dynasty Building are given as Figure 1 and Figure-2 respectively.

The proposed site falls under the jurisdiction of Clifton cantonment board. In the project vicinity there are various shopping malls, residential towers and residential societies are located, such as Emerald Tower (G+15 floors) is located opposite to the project site, Ocean Mall (G+32 floors) is located adjacent to the project, The Plaza shopping center is located near the project site. There are various housing societies located in the immediate surroundings of the project such is Pakistan Naval Housing Society at the back of project site.

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Proposed Project Location Dynasty Building

Figure 1: Location Map of Dynasty Building

Proposed Project Location Dynasty Building

Figure 2: Proposed Location of Dynasty Building in Satellite Image

3.3 Project Description

The Dynasty Building is located on Plot No G-2, Block -9, Khayaban-e-Iqbal Clifton. The nearest landmarks are Schon Circle, KPT under Pass and Ocean Mall. The project is well connected with 12 major and minor roads with the distance range of 0.4 - 04 Km and details are given in section (4.1.8).

Dynasty Building is a commercial and residential project having G+22 Floors, Basement (Shops and Parking) + Ground Floor (Shops) first floor (Shops and Parking)

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Project will have 68 apartments of two types, commercial area will have 50 showrooms/shops and parking area will have capacity for 191 cars 294 motorcycles. Summary of proposed project is given in Table 2.

Table 2: Summary of Project Dynasty

Type No. of Floors Covered area Total Covered Units Sq. Fts Area Sq. Fts Flat No 1&2 32 5th to 20th 2353.41 75,309.12 Flat No 3&4 32 5th to 20th 2566.34 82,122.88 Flat No 1&2 04 21st to 22nd 2353.41 9,413.64 Show Room 50 Basement+Ground+1st Diff Size 43,944.79 Car Parking 191 47025.66 Motorcycles 294

3.4 Land Use

The proposed project land Plot No. G-2, Block 9, Khayaban -e -Iqbal K.D.A, Scheme no. 5 Kehkashan Clifton Karachi measuring 4,263.00 Sq.yds is commercial land. Project has obtained necessary approval from the Karachi Development Authority Department through its letter No. CDGK/SK/II/L dated 01-01-2005 which is attached as Annexure –12.

Proposed project location is a property of PE and is currently being used as marriage hall. The marriage hall is installed on Marque type of structure. The Marquee is made of temporary, easily movable materials, like tarpaulin, and steel frames and some construction of concrete has been made, these will be dismantled and open plot will be used for proposed project construction.

3.5 Project Facilities

Dynasty Building has been designed with state of the art modern facilities, to attract the high-end customers of the city for residence and shopping. Project will have the following facilities showrooms owners / and residents.

• Firefighting system • Reception Area/ Entrance Hall • Covered Car parking • Sitting Area • Security Alarms • Dedicated Underground Fire Fighting Tank

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• Dedicated Garbage Waste Storage Area • High speed Lifts • Lift Back-up Battery / Generator Room • Dedicated Electrical Room • Dedicated Pump Room • Emergency Evacuation Stairs • Reception Waiting Area • Prayer Hall • Pantries • Double height arcade • Indoor Games • Video Games • Gathering Lounge • Community Hall • Lockers • Gymnasium • Jacuzzi

3.6 Details of Project Components

The proposed project will be constructed for the particular purpose of deluxe living and shopping. Project is divided into two types of apartments, project will have four apartments on each floor from (5th to 20th), and one type apartments from (21st to 22nd) and have commercial /shops distinguished by following size.

a. Type Flat No 1 &2 2353.41 Sq.fts (from 5th to 20th) b. Type Flat No 3 &4 2566.34 Sq.fts (from 5th to 20th) c. Type Flat No 1 &2 2353.41 Sq.fts (from 21st to 22nd) d. Show Rooms 43944.79 Sq.fts e. Parking Area 47025.66 Sq.fts

A. Schedule of Amenities

Project will have the following amenities and there details with area are given below;

• Parking Area (191 Cars+294 Motorcycles) 45,238.56 Sq.fts • Battery /Generator Room 328.44 Sq.fts • Commercial Area 43944.79 Sq.fts

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B. Schedule of Floors

The detail of schedule of floors is given in Table-3 and layout plan of proposed project is attached as Annexure-15.

Table 3: Detail of Schedule of Floors

Detail of Floors Covered Area (Sq. Fts) Basement (Shop) 13746.76 Basement Area (Parking+ Circulation) 12584.36 Ground Floor Area (Shop) 17010.32 Ground Floor Area (Arcade Circulation) 9510.80 1st Floor Area (Shops) 13187.71 1st Floor Area (Parking+ Circulation) 8477.36 2nd Floor Area (Parking+ Lavatory) 17980.90 3rd Floor Area (Parking+ Lavatory + Prayer Hall) 19524.71 4th Floor Area (Recreation + Circulation) 9752.36 5th Floor Area (Flats) 9839.50 6th Floor Area (Flats) 9839.50 7th Floor Area (Flats) 9839.50 8th Floor Area (Flats) 9839.50 9th Floor Area (Flats) 9839.50 10th Floor Area (Flats) 9839.50 11th Floor Area (Flats) 9839.50 12th Floor Area (Flats) 9839.50 13th Floor Area (Flats) 9839.50 14th Floor Area (Flats) 9839.50 15th Floor Area (Flats) 9839.50 16th Floor Area (Flats) 9839.50 17th Floor Area (Flats) 9839.50 18th Floor Area (Flats) 9839.50 19th Floor Area (Flats) 9839.50 20th Floor Area (Flats) 9839.50 21st Floor Area (Flats) 4706.82

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22nd Floor Area (Flats) 4706.82

There are four apartments on each floor from 5th to 20th floor and two apartments on each floor from 21st to 22nd floors are proposed in the project to cater the most of customers, having different requirements. Details of major components of apartment and covered area are given in the section below; a) Type A Apartments 2353.41 Sq.fts from (5th to 20th Floor)

Type-A Flat Apartments have four bed rooms with attached bath room, one Lounge, one drawing & dining, kitchen and terrace; details of major components of type A apartment and covered area is given in Table 4.

Table 4: Detail of Type-A Apartments

Description Size (ft x ft) Area (Sq. ft) One Bed Room attached bath room 11.5 X 16.0 184 6.5 X 8.0 52 One Bed Room attached bath room 11.5 X 17.0 195.5 6.5 X 9.0 58.5 One Bed Room attached bath room 16.0 X 11.5 184 9.0 X 6.0 54.0 One Bed Room attached bath room 11.5 X 13.0 149.5 6.0 X 6.0 36.0 One Drawing 11.5 X 18.0 208.8 One Lounge and 12.0 X 26.0 312.0 Dinning 12.0 X 10.0 120.0 One Kitchen 12.0 X 7.5 90 One Store 6.0 X 4.0 24.0 Powd Room 5.0 X 4.0 20.0 Maid Room 8.0 X 6.0 48.0 Toilet 6.6 X 6.5 42.9 Terrace 11.5 X 5.75 66.1 Entrance Lobby 11.5 X 5.75 66.1 Geyser Space 8.75 X 6.0 52.5 b) Type -B Flat 2566.34 Sq.fts from (5th to 20th Floor)

Type-B Apartments have four bed rooms with attached bath rooms one Lounge, one drawing & dining, kitchen and terrace; details of major components of type B apartment covered area is given in Table 5.

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Table 5: Detail of Type –B Apartments

Description Size (ft x ft) Area (Sq. ft) One Bed Room attached bath room 12.5 X 16.0 200 8.0 X 6.0 48.0 One Bed Room attached bath room 12.5 X 18.0 225 8.0 X 6.0 48.0 One Bed Room attached bath room 12.0 X 16.5 200 8.0 X 6.0 48.0 One Bed Room attached bath room 15.0 X 11.5 172.5 6.0 X 9.0 54.0 One Drawing 18.0 X 13.0 234.0 One Lounge and 12.0 X 25.0 300.0 Dining 11.5 X 11.5 132.25 One Kitchen 11.0 X 11.5 126.5 One Store 4.6 X 5.0 23.0 Powd Room 4.6 X 5.0 23.0 Maid Room 8.9 X 6.0 53.4 Toilet 6.0 X 6.0 36.0 Terrace 10.25 X 4.25 43.57 Lobby 1 7.0 X 4.5 31.5 Lobby 2 6.5 X 4.5 29.25 Entrance Lobby 10.0 X 9.5 95.5 Geyser Space 6.0 X 6.5 39.0 c) Type C Apartments 2353.41 Sq.fts from (21st to 22nd Floor)

Type- C Apartments have four bed rooms with attached bath rooms one lounge, one drawing & dining, kitchen and terrace; details of major components of type c apartment covered area is given in Table 6.

Table 6: Detail of Type-C Apartments

Description Size (ft x ft) Area (Sq. ft) One Bed Room attached bath room 11.5 X 16.0 184.0 6.5 X 8.0 52.0 One Bed Room attached bath room 11.5 X 17.0 195.5 6.5 X 9.0 58.5 One Bed Room attached bath room 16.0 X 11.6 184.0 9.0 X 6.0 54.0 One Bed Room attached bath room 11.5 X 13.0 149.5 6.0 X 6.0 36.0 One Drawing 11.5 X 18.0 207.0 One Lounge 12.0 X 26.0 312.0 Dinning 12.0 X 10.0 120.0

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One Kitchen 12.0 X 9.75 117 One Store & 6.0 X 4.0 24.0 Powd Room 5.0 X 4.0 20.0 Maid Room 8.0 X 6.0 48.0 Toilet 6.75 X 4.5 30.37 Terrace 11.5 X 5.75 66.12 Entrance Lobby 11.5 X 6.5 74.75 Geyser Space 8.75 X 6.0 52.5

3.7 Schedule of Construction

The construction work schedule of the Dynasty Building is visualizing taking around four years after the approval of Cantonment Board Clifton, this time period includes all construction activities from excavation, leveling to erection and finishing of the apartments. The work will be completed on 31-12-2020.

The main amenities of Dynasty Building project includes:

• Beautiful designing & planning • Lifts • Prayer hall • Spacious rooms • Reception & sitting area • Landscape • Imported glazed tiles flooring • Concealed wiring • Fancy lighting & fittings • Hot & cold water lines • Underground water tank • Recycling plant • Battery room • Firefighting system • Emergency electric supply system • Separate electrical space

3.8 Project Execution Support

Renowned certified team of Engineers and Architects are on board for the project execution and support; details are given below: • Mr. Dawood Meraj will work as Architect has been engaged for all the outline and architectural planning of Project. • Mr. Mohammad Younus will work as Licensed Engineer • M/S Geo Technical Services Engr Saif Ahmed Saeed has been engaged for Soil investigation.

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3.9 Construction Methodology

Construction methodology is described below in detail:

3.9.1 Site Clearance The proposed site is marriage hall (Marque), there is no significant fauna found inside the at the plot site; Site clearance will be carried out with the following Procedure.

Procedure

• Site shall be handed over to contractor by the client representative/ Engineer. • Dewatering will be carried out by using the pumps. • Barrication of site. • Dismantling of Marque by adopting best practices. • Removal of debris from site.

3.9.2 Excavation Excavation and its arrangements to be made at Project site in accordance with recommendations of Geo-technical investigation report, project drawings and project specifications in order to complete this structure safely as per agreed time schedule.

Procedure

• Setting out control point’s reference to the given co-ordinates for site identification. Site shall be handed over to contractor by the client representative/ Engineer. • Setting up and establishing major gridlines for the structure. • To perform bulk excavation with reasonable slope to achieve the required levels as per drawings. Proper excavation equipment shall be used. Excavation shall be done in stages decided with reference to the soil conditions and equipment reach. • To have proper arrangement for shoring and supporting the excavation face to avoid any possible sliding/collapsing of soil face. • To make proper/safe access for workers/equipment’s to reach the excavation pit. • After the excavation all surplus material shall be transported out of the pit using dump trucks. It shall be disposed off /stacked as per instructions of Engineer/Client representative.

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• A 3m width all around the building structure shall be used as working for structural activities. • After excavation, proper leveling/ramming shall be done in accordance with the drawings and as per specs. Then rest of the structural activities for foundations shall be executed. • The specified material shall be backfilled in approved thickness layers with proper compaction and as per project specifications after the completions of works below ground. • QC Staff shall co-ordinate and assist the Engineer/Client’s staff in running field Density tests for compacted backfilled layers.

3.9.3 Form Work This work procedure covers the Form Work activity, including design, fabrication, erection, fixing with necessary arrangements as per Drawings/ Project specifications for completion as per time schedule.

Procedure

• Company shall provide standard Formwork system including steel scaffolding pipes, connecting joints and MS plates in enough quantity to meet the project pace requirements. • Standard size MS plate form work shall be used but at the closing end if some odd size gap is left then company shall use properly shaped strong enough timber plank covered with plywood to give desired fair finish. • All the formwork to be used at site shall be free from humps, defects, cracks, dents etc. tie holes shall be filled smooth. • Formwork support system and props shall be properly designed which could take load/pressure of concrete plus the live load of the labor movement. • All other accessories to the framework system like wooden runners, wedges, bolts, nails etc. shall be properly managed at site. Form oil shall be as per specification and requirements. • Formwork shall be erected as per drawing levels, sizes, dimensions, alignment, plumb and shape. Margin for deflections and expected movement shall be given. All joints shall be sealed off properly. • Embedded parts provisions, sleeves, openings etc., shall be fixed as per design. Embedded parts exposed parts shall be treated anti-corrosion as per requirements. Welding of these parts shall be as per these specs. • Concrete poring arrangement shall be made in such a way, which shall not disturb the forms and embedded parts of their designed locations.

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• A formal inspection call shall be made to the Consultants for prior inspection and approval of the form work before re-bar is fixed as after wards any changes could become time consuming. Final inspection of Form work shall be called for on the final stage concrete pouring. • After pouring the concrete, forms shall stay in its specified period, and then it will be struck off as per Project Tech Specifications. • Any defects/ honeycombs here after shall be treated as per approved repair methodology. • All construction joints shall have approved type of water stop bar. Construction Joint shall be approved in advance from the consultants.

3.9.4 Re-Bar Handling This work procedure covers the re-bar handling activity including scheduling, cut- bend, fixing with necessary arrangements in accordance with the Project specifications in order to complete this structure as per agreed time schedule.

Procedure:

• Company shall procure all the re-bars made from billet from approved manufactures as listed in the contract documents. • Type or grade of rebar shall conform to the specification, BOQ and standards specified in contract. • Mill test certificates shall be provided to the Engineer/Client as the batch is delivered at site. • Detailed Bar cutting and bending schedule shall be prepared from construction drawings and submitted to the Engineer/Client for checking/approval. • The steel shall be placed on properly paved platform and yet raised from the ground on wooden battens or any other false system so as not to touch the ground. • The Engineer might take at random test sample from the lots for various sizes and same could be tested for Tensile strength/elongation/size from their trusted Labs. QC Engineer shall co-ordinate/assist the consultant’s staff for this process. • Rebar shall be cut and bend to the sizes/lengths as per approved bar bending schedules in accordance with the construction drawings. • After erecting the formwork, above referred Re-bar shall be fixed with MS/gal steel wire as specified for the Project. Proper spacers /chairs shall be used for negative bars and covers. Spacing shall be as per the design within the tolerance.

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• Steel laps shall be as per design or applicable standards to the satisfaction of the Engineer. • All the embedded parts shall be fixed now using proper tying arrangement with re-bar avoiding direct welding. • Before raising Formal Inspection request, QC Engineer shall inspect the fixed re-bar and if found satisfactory, shall proceed with the Engineer’s representative for final inspection and approval. • All the RE-bar shall be free from dirt, Oil, or any other filthy material before Engineer’s representative shall be informed for final inspection for concrete pouring permission. • Welding to the Re-bar shall only be done as per standards and approved by the Engineer, if required so.

3.9.5 Concreting This work procedure is for the Execution of Structural Concrete activity covering the complete activity.

Procedure

a. Concrete Production /Supply

• All types of concrete shall be prepared at the site according to Project specifications through mixer machines. • Various grades of the concrete to be used at site shall be produced by the contractor with essential details of consistency, type etc.

b. Quality Control

• All necessary initial tests required before Mix Design and site Engineer shall inspect all these arrangements at site and QC Engineer will assist him for all co-ordination. • QC Engineer shall co-ordinate/assist Engineer’s staff throughout the concrete design, production and pouring process in order to ensure the necessary quality control up to the satisfaction of the Consultant. • After concrete production, all kinds of confirmatory tests shall also be managed by the lab. This shall include, proper mixing, Slump test at batch plant and Site both, homogeneity, temperature control, lead time control etc. QC Engineer shall assist/ co-ordinate in the whole process to the Engineer’s Staff. • Premier Enterprises shall raise formal inspection request for inspection of the Engineer/engineer’s representative for erected/fixed forms complete

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in all respect as per drawing pockets, electrical/mechanical conduit/piping installed and also the necessary arrangements for concrete placement as per standard practice/specifications. • During placement, Engineer/engineer’s representative might take random samples/cube casting for compressive strength test purpose. • QC Engineer shall assist /co-ordinate in the cube casting to crushing process at every stage.

c. Placement

• Concrete shall only be placed when the Forms are duly approved by the Engineer/Engineer’s representative. • For heights and depths more than allowed as per engineering practice, drop cutes will be used. • Concrete shall be placed in layers in accordance with engineering practice, specifications and proper compaction shall be achieved through internal vibrators. • During placement care, shall be taken not to disturb Re-bar, have proper passage, standby vibrators, layer wise placing, temperature observation, approved construction joints, avoiding cold joint and stability of embedded parts etc. • After placement, the curing shall be dined as the concrete gets finally settled depending upon the temperature conditions. Watering, cloth covering and if required curing compound shall be used. • All construction joints shall have approved type of water stop bar as per the specifications. • Final finishing and leveling shall be done as per requirements. • Any defects/ honeycombs here after shall be treated as per approved repair methodology.

3.9.6 Block Masonry Block Masonry activity and its arrangements to be made at project site in accordance with project specifications in order to complete this structure as per agreed time schedule & Quality/Safety standards.

Procedure

• Block samples shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval. • Mix ratio for aggregate shall also submit for approval.

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• Clean/specified sand shall be used for production of concrete using mechanical mixers to achieve required consistency/homogeneity in accordance with the project specifications. • Blocks shall be soaked well using clean water before using in masonry work. • Structure faces to receive arrangements a formal inspection request shall be raised to the Engineer to inspect the pre-requisites of the activity and to give go ahead thereafter. • Blocks shall then be laid as per drawing, true to levels, alignment, plumb and straight edge using the specified/approved mortar properly machine mixed. All opening/ recess provisions shall be made as per drawing. • Blocks shall then be laid as per drawing, true to levels, alignment, plumb and straight edge using the specified/approved mortar properly machine mixed. All opening/recess provisions shall be made as per drawing. • Block masonry work shall be stopped in slope rather than teethes at the end of each working day. After wards Putlog holes shall be filled using single brick in header from properly grouted. • All electrical and plumbing inserts/sleeves shall be cut into the block masonry after its proper curing (10 to 20 days, as specified). • QC Engineer shall perform stage inspections throughout the activity and shall be available all the times for co-ordination with the Engineer representative if required. • Any part rejected by the Engineer shall be rectified or removed as per instructions. Same shall be reconstructed properly as per drawings, if directed so.

3.9.7 Plaster Plastering activities and its arrangements are to be made at project site in accordance with design specifications of the project.

Procedure

• Specified/approved material shall be used for mortar production. • Sand shall be sieved in case some un-wanted materials are observed. Mortar shall be used as per the design and specifications. • Expanded mesh on the different material joints and other plaster accessories as shall be used as per the design and specification of the project.

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• Before plastering, the structure shall be made clear of dust, oily matters, any extra protrusions, chipping off the glazed surfaces etc. Masonry must have already been properly raked to receive the plaster in good bondage. • In case of plaster to concrete surfaces, proper chipping shall be done and bonding agent + cement slurry shall be done and bonding before the application of plaster. • Proper inspection request shall be raised to Engineer/Engineer’s representative for inspection along with QC Engineer, to ensure that no hidden work like elect. Conduits, plumbing pipes/insulation, door-window frames or any other embedment are left incomplete/un-checked/un- repaired before the application of plaster. • First of all level marks/spacers shall be established making the whole piece of wall in complete plumb and alignment taking care of the required average plaster thickness to be in control. Level spacers shall be sprayed with water properly so as to avoid the unwanted soakage of the water out of mortar. • Plaster shall be done as per the standards manual procedure finishing off using wooden float leaving no waves, wraps, bad levels or holes/pits. • Proper curing shall be done for at least 7 days. Any observation by the Engineer regarding some quality problems shall be addressed quickly and remedial/corrective action shall be taken as per the instructions the Engineer.

3.10 Construction Material Standards

All the apartments/ floors have been designed as RCC moment resistant frame structure with isolated combined foundation. The subsoil conditions and anticipated load has been decided to support the high rise building on bored cast-in-place RCC piles.

• Allowable (gross) bearing capacity of raft foundation (with basement) placed at 4.0 depth should be adopted as 32T/m2. • Allowable capacities of 600 mm diameter piles with effective length of 16m should be taken as 179 MT. • Allowable capacities of 760 mm diameter piles with effective length of 16m should be taken as 241 MT.

All the elements of Apartments/ Shops (foundation, roof, beam, and column) are of reinforced cement concrete and designed in accordance with American Concrete Institute ACI-318-03 and Uniform Building Code UBC-97.

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Sulphate resistant cement (complying PS-612-1989 SRC, BSS-4027 1980 SRC) to be used in all RCC sub-structure up to plinth level. Ordinary Portland cement (OPC complying PSS-232-1983, BSS-12-1989) to be used in all RCC superstructures (Slab, Beam and Column). Tor Steel (Complying BS-4449) to be used in all RCC frame structures. In case Type II cement is not available, blast furnaces slag cement conforming to ASTM C989 must be used in sub structure

Internal walls are constructed with concrete blocks on the all floors.

3.11 Engineering and Miscellaneous Works

The electrical and other auxiliary works will essentially consist of the following:

• Electrical services including power, lighting, telephone etc. • Plumbing and drainage services. • Coloring & Painting • Carpentry work

3.12 Machinery Required

The major Machinery to be used is given below:

• Concrete Mixing Machine • Concrete Vibrator • Water Pumps • Steel Cutting equipment • Steel Shuttering • Scaffolding Pipes • Power generator • Tractor & Trucks • Hand Trolleys

3.13 Facilities & Support Services

• Domestic Water Supplies • Wastewater Management • Solid Waste Disposal • Gas Supplies • Electrical System • Firefighting System • Security System

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3.13.1 Domestic Water Supplies The main water supply source of water to the project is primarily based on city supply; however, it is further supported with ground water source by providing borehole within the project premises, Ground water shall be supplied after purification in order to make it suitable for drinking purpose. The purification shall be carried out through a state of the art Reverse Osmosis system provided at the project with the capacity of 10,000 GPD. The Project will have the adequate supply of water round the clock with suitable pumps. The project will have the bulk storage of underground and overhead water Tanks build on top of the building.

3.13.2 Wastewater Management The project will have the facility of sewerage treatment plant of adequate capacity. The treatment plant has been planned and designed based on the number of occupants expected to live in proposed project. The sewerage treatment plant will have the treatment capacity of 36,000 gallons and 27,000 gallons of sewerage will be treated each day, which will be of domestic nature like from toilets and kitchens. There will be two separate septic tanks for the treatment of grey water and black water / toilet water. Grey water septic tanks have the capacity of 24,000 gallons, and black water septic tank has the treatment capacity of 12,000 gallons. Treated grey water shall be reused in the building for toilet flushing and then finally, treated wastewater (including grey water and black water) will be diverted to the nearest catch point of city sewer.

3.13.3 Solid Waste Disposal The purpose of this waste management is to outline the requirements to handle the waste generated at site during the project execution. This refers to on-going commitment to safety and to protect human health and the environment. The solid waste generated on site will be collected on daily by a solid waste contractor who will collect it in a responsible manner and store on site. Number of trash bins will be located inside the proposed project area on all floors and staff will be appointed for collection of solid waste, disposal of the solid waste will be done by CBC. The following methodology will be applied.

• Burning of refuse, scrap and waste in the open air is not permitted. • The construction debris will be removed from site. • Timber and other scrap material with a commercial value shall be separated and stored in nominated & segregated areas prior to removal. • Oil and other lubricants shall be free from any leaks. • Diesel storage tanks and generators for temporary electricity supply shall be provided with the spill/drip trays to contain any spillage. • Adequate drainage and sewerage facilities shall be designed and installed.

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3.13.4 Gas Supplies Natural Gas is readily available throughout Pakistan and is the fuel of choice in terms of price and its environment friendly characteristics. However as per Government of Pakistan Policy since from 2011 there was ban on new connections for residential colonies and high-rise buildings. Recently Government of Pakistan has revised policy and lifted ban from supply of natural gas to residential high-rise buildings. Project will apply for the new connection as per procedure of SSGC. It is estimated that 9.5 MMBTU/day on annual average basis will be required during operation phase of the project.

3.13.5 Electrical System The electricity for the Dynasty Building project would be provided by the K. Electric, Electricity will be provided from the proposed dedicated sub-station of project which will be constructed by the contractor, it is estimated that 1323 KW will be required during operation phase for the project. Approval will be obtained during the construction phase as per K-Electric policy. In addition to this renewable energy (Solar power plant) having the capacity of 66 KW which is 5 % of the total load will be installed within the project boundaries.

3.13.6 Firefighting System As the building is comprising of Basement + Ground and twenty-two Floors, the project will have the fire fighting system which includes the placement of fire detectors, fire intimation/alarm system, fire hydrant, fire hoses cabinet, water sprinkler system in parking floors, public address system. Design of fire fighting system will be according to the CBC and NFPA rules.

The cabinets will have twin compartments. The upper compartment is having a rubber hose of 1” dia with 2.5” dia synthetic hose reel with brass nozzle connected through landing valve. The lower compartment will contain two fire extinguishers (1 CO2, and 1 DCP) of 6 Kg each along with 2.5” dia synthetic hose reel with brass nozzle connected through landing valve.

A system of coordination with the Fire Brigade department of the CBC would be developed and implemented via the project support office during the execution of Dynasty Building.

3.13.7 Safety and Security System A high degree of general safety and security will be maintained; as project is enclosed with boundary wall and having only single entrance where security guards will be appointed. The CCTV Cameras will be installed at appropriate locations to monitor the access control of building.

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CHAPTER 4: Baseline Environmental Conditions

4.1 Physical Conditions The project Dynasty will be constructed within the premises of Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) of the Karachi city. A detailed description of the physical environment in the region of the proposed project location is given below.

4.1.1 Topography & Land use Karachi is one of the largest and the most rapidly growing mega cities of Pakistan with a total population of over 18 million with the annual growth rate of 5% (Pakistan Economic Survey, 2013-14). Karachi can be broadly divided into two categories; the hilly areas in the north and west and an undulating plain and coastal area in the southeast. The hills in Karachi are the off-shoots of the Kirthar Range.

The highest elevation point of these hills in Karachi is about 528 m which lie in the extreme north. All these hills are devoid of vegetation and have wide intervening plains, dry river beds and water channels. Karachi has a long coastline belt in the south. The famous sea beaches include Hawks Bay, Paradise Point, Sands Pit, and Clifton. Chenna Creek and Korangi Creek provide excellent calm water channels for rowing and other water activities. Away from the shoreline, there are small islands including Shamsh Pir, Baba Bhit, Bunker, Salehabad and Manora.

The project, “Dynasty” is located in CBC of Karachi City. The project area is entirely urbanized, in which most of the area’s infrastructure is commercial and residential. The neighboring land-use is major area of commercial and residential within the surrounding. The project is at an elevation of 33 ft above mean sea level. Land Elevation Map of the project site is shown in Figure-3.

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Figure 3: Land Elevation Map of Dynasty Project

4.1.2 Ambient Air Quality of Project The ambient air quality of the project area was conducted by the consultant team through Sindh EPA Certified Laboratory on November 01, 2016, which shows that the project area has the air quality concentration of CO, SO2, NO, NO2, O3, SPM, PM 2.5 and PM10 and these parameters are within acceptable limits of SEQS. Table 7 shows the average ambient air quality of the project area and copy of the Ambient Air Quality Analysis Report of the project area is attached as Annexure-13.

Table 7: Ambient Air Quality of Project Area (Dynasty)

Parameter Unit Concentration Limits (SEPA) Carbon Monoxide mg/m3/hr 0.013 10 (Co) Sulfur Dioxide Ug/m3/24hrs 4.50 120 (SO2) Nitrogen Oxide Ug/m3/24hrs 1.4 40 (NO) Oxides Of Nitrogen Ug/m3/24hrs 17 80 (NO2) Ozone (O3) Ug/m3/hr 4.5 130 Suspended Ug/m3/24hrs 137 500 Particulate Matters (SPM) Particulate matter Ug/m3/24hrs 56.8 150 (PM10) Particulate matter Ug/m3/24hrs 21.7 75

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(PM2.5)

4.1.3 Ambient Noise Quality The ambient noise level of the six points of the project area was monitored by the team on November 01, 2016, which shows the project area has the average ambient noise levels are within range 55.2-67.4 dBA. Table 8 shows the ambient noise levels of the project area and Copy of Ambient Noise report of project area is attached as Annexure-14.

Table 8: Ambient Noise Level of Project Area

Sr. # Noise Level Location Result Mode 1 North 64.1 2 West 55.6 3 East 67.4 4 East 55.2 5 South 66.7 6 South 57.8

4.1.4 Geology and Soil of Project Area Geology of Karachi is underlain a lower Indus basin described as Indus river alluvial zone of early Eoicene age. Early deposition of sediments includes silt, sand stone, conglomerate and limestone with low compact and cementing materials. Surface feature describe as syncline delta and valley region and anticline ridges exposed.

The soil study was carried out by Civil and Geotechnical Engineers Testing Laboratory Services to identify the soil structure, texture and to evaluate the foundation design parameters. Borehole depth was selected at 25-30 m and soil samples were collected at different depth to analyze the soil quality. The soil profile type of the project area is Sc containing very dense soil and soft rock.

A. Subsurface Condition of Project

The subsurface geological data acquired by the soil investigation of seven bore holes, show that the ground water table occurs at a depth of 2 m below the existing ground level generally. Subsurface study has reveals that the fill materials and loose sandy silt lies up to the depth of 0.5-1.5 m from ground surface level in conjunction with the presence of sub-strata (comprising of medium dense to dense, silty/clayey sand ) from 1.5-5 m depth. Beneath this, there is a layer of friable to medium hard sand stone, found from the depth range of 04-10 m; then followed by the a layer of Claystone/siltstone which stays Upto the depth of roughly 30m. Details of project subsurface characteristics are given in Table -9.

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Table 9: Detail of Subsurface Characteristics of Project

Sr. # Depth Range From EGL (m) Sub-soil material 1. 02 Ground water table 2. 0.5-1.5 Fill material and Loosy sandy silt 3. 1.5-5 Sub-strata (Medium dense to dense, silty/clayey sand) 4. 4-10 Medium Hard sand stone layer (Friable to medium hard, sand stone) 5. 10 to 30 Clay stone/siltstone

4.1.5 Water Resources Supply & Quality It is planned to use third party contractor water tankers during construction phase. Whereas, during the operation phase, the primary water supply source will be KW&SB Water Supply Line and in addition to that RO plant will be installed for project. The details are already provided in section (3.13.1). This section details the water resources of the project area.

A. Ground Water

The ground water resources of Karachi Division are limited. The aquifers close to the coastal belt are mostly saline and unusable for domestic purposes. The aquifers near the Hub River bed are well developed and are source of water for agriculture and other domestic purposes. Since the area is intensely urbanized and groundwater resources are depleted in the region.

Ground water in the project was observed at the depth of 02 m, which is not useable for drinking or construction purpose due to high TDS concentration without appropriate treatment.

4.1.6 Surface Drainage and Sewerage System Sewerage and drainage pattern of Karachi is dominated by dendritic. The surface drainage of Karachi City is divided in four parts based upon surface runoff and streams flow

• Malir River Basin • Layari River Basin • Budnai Basin • Coastal Basin

Sewerage and drainage system of the proposed project area is fall under the CBC. The sewerage and drainage water of Cantonment Board Clifton is passed to treatment plant-2 (TP-2), which is located in the Jamshed town. The TP-2 is located

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in the Northeast of project approximately at the distance of 6.5-7 Km from the project.1

4.1.7 Solid Waste Management2 Cantonment Board Clifton has a system of municipal infrastructure. The CBC is managing the solid waste (of CBC and DHA) through their Solid Waste Management Department.

The responsibilities of CBC’s Solid Waste Management (SWM) Department cover the following spheres:

a) Daily door to door collection of garbage and clearance of collection points. b) Daily sweeping c) Clearance of debris for which tax has been paid to CBC d) Collection of green waste e) Cleaning of vacant plots

The Solid Waste Management Department of CBC is looking after and managing the solid waste generated from CBC and DHA jurisdiction. Details of resources, methodology and grievance system are described below.

A. Resources CBC looks after DHA with the help of three contractors, Clifton beach with one contractor and Kachi Abadies with the integral resources of CBC. Compactors, dumpers, trolleys, auto-loaders blades, mechanical sweepers and labors are utilized for efficient cleaning by CBC.

B. Night Cleaning Commercial areas and CBC beach being the busy spots are cleaned both at day and night to provide maximum comfort to the public.

C. Vigilance An efficient compliment of sanitary / vigilance staff keeps monitoring the entire waste management operation throughout the working hours ensuring efficient

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delivery of services by the contractor and adherence of residents to the civic code of their responsibilities.

D. Complaint Redressal The complaint of residents are received in writing, on telephone and on internet etc. and cleared on top priority by the CBC to provide relief to the residents.

E. Waste Disposal All wastes, from different sources of CBC are dumped in Jam Chakro landfill sites, which is about 30 kilometers in the northwest and west of directions of the city respectively.

The city has two major working landfill sites, which are Gond Pass and Jam Chakro. Both sites cover an area of 500 acres (200 hectares) each; although, the volumes of these sites are not known. Jam Chakro has been privatized during the period of CDGK and now pays the Jam Chakro operator by the truckload to use the site.

Another solid waste site is in Dhabeji, east of Karachi’s outskirts. The suitability of Dhabeji as a 1,200 - 3,500 acre (480 - 1,400 hectare) capacity landfill site is being studied. In fact, some waste has already been dumped at Dhabeji landfill site, but more arrangements and construction are necessary before it can be a true working landfill able to handle the volumes which Karachi generates.

Meanwhile, two more sites along the Northern Bypass Road have been identified and are currently under study. These sites are within the city district, and represent lower transportation costs than that of Dhabeji.

4.1.8 Road Network Karachi District covers an area of 3,527 Sq. Km and is served by a well-established network of major roads. The main seaport at Karachi i.e. Karachi Port, is the main point from where, all the major roads originate. As a principal seaport of Pakistan, almost all the upcountry commercial traffic is routed through Karachi. In order to control this commercial traffic, a mega project of Lyari Expressway was also constructed which has ameliorated the traffic burden. The details of existing road network of Karachi are given in Table-10.

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Table 10: Details of Road Network of Karachi3

Roads Total Length (KM) Expressway 77.17 Principal Road 265.90 Minor Roads 169.90 Collector Streets 234.20 Local Streets 9,197.70 Total 9,944.87

The CBC is maintaining 361.54 km and surrounded by the DHA roads. The DHA roads comprised of thirteen major roads including Korangi Road/National Highway, Sunset Boulevard, Khayaban-e-Shamsheer, Khayaban-e-Ittehad, Khayaban-e-Hafiz, Khayaban-e-Shaheen, Gizri, Zamzama, Khayaban-e-Baharia, 26th street, Seaview Road/Beach Avenue, Commercial Avenue and Zulfiqar Street 1. In addition to this; the DHA comprised of six main systems of streets and lanes in DHA: the normal streets and lanes found in Phase IV, V, VI, VII and VIII. The commercial streets and lanes located in different Phases, the Gizri streets and lanes located in Phase IV, the Zamzama streets located in Phase V, the South/Central/North streets located in Phase I, Phase II and Phase II extension and the Sunset streets and lanes located in Phase II and Phase II extension.

The project falls under the jurisdiction of CBC, Karachi, and is situated in the well- developed urbanized area and surrounded by commercial and residential areas. The project is located at the main Khayaban-e-Iqbal road. The project is in connection with 12 major and minor roads with the distance range of 0.4 - 04 Km. Details are given in Table-11 and location map joining the road to the project is shown in Figure- 4. Table 11: Details of Joining Road and Distance

Sr. # Roads Total Length (Km) 1. Khayaban e Roomi 0.4 2. Shahrah e Iran 0.45 3. Hatim Alvi 0.45 4. Zamzama Boulvard 0.5 5. Chaudry Khaliq Zaman 1.15 6. Gizri 1.16 7. Khayaban e Saadi 1.35 8. Mai Kolachi 1.4 9. Commercial Ave 2.1 10. Gizri Boulevard 2.2 11. Sunset Boulevard 2.2 12. Korangi 04

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Figure 4: Location Map Joining the Road to the Project

4.1.9 Gas Supply Network and Supply System Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) is authorized to supply the gas in the all parts of Karachi city. The Company is engaged in transmission and distribution of natural gas that extends from Sui in Balochistan to Karachi in Sindh. The Company is managed by an autonomous Board of Directors for policy guidelines and overall control. Presently, SSGC’s Board comprises of 14 members. The Managing Director/Chief Executive is nominee of GoP and has been delegated with such powers by the Board of Directors as are necessary to effective conduct the business of the company4.

As of June 2013, the natural gas consumption of Karachi has touched 1,040 MMCFD (Million Cubic Feet per day). The SSGC is providing gas to 1.61 million customers out of which the power sector is getting the largest portion amounting to 40% of the Gas supplied to Karachi. The rest of the supply is distributed as follows: Industrial and Bulk 27.9%, Domestic 16.82%, CNG 5.5% and Commercial 2.31%5.

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4.1.10 Fire Fighting System of Project Area6 CBC is responsible for the operation of fire department in project area. . The project’s area has three fire brigade stations within the range of 1.35 to 8.6 Km, which are CBC Fire Station, Saddar and KPT Fire Stations. Details of distance and route are given in Table-12 and detailed route map of fire stations’ location is shown in Figure-5.

Figure 5: Route Map of Fire Stations Locations Close to Project

Table 12: Details of Close Fire Stations Routes and Distances

Sr. # Fire Station Route Approximate Distance (Km) 1. CBC Fire Station DYBP -Punjab Chowrangi Road 1.35 2. Saddar Fire Station DYBP- Khayaban-e-Iqbal Road- Abdullah 4.8 Haroon Road – Club Road 3. KPT Fire Station DYBP- Mai Kolachi Road- M.T Khan Road- 8.6 Native Jetty Bridge-Napier Mole Road

4.1.11 Hospital Facility The public sector district health system consists of Secondary Health Care and Primary Health Care (RHCs, BHUs) facilities. The Executive District Officer, Health,

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acts as the head of the District Health Department. Details of Government Health facilities in project city (Karachi) are given in Table-13.

Table 13: Details of Government Health Facilities in Project City (Karachi)7

Type Number Bed strength

Teaching hospitals 1 950 District headquarter hospital 17* 1,616

Tehsil headquarter hospitals 0 0

Rural health centers 7 64

Basic health units 37 54

Govt. rural dispensaries 85 -

MCH 13 - t Sub health centers - (*) These are major secondary level hospitals; however, none have been designated as DHQ hospitals.

The project is close to the Jinnah Hospital District Head Quarter Hospital in the northeast at the distance of approximately 4.3 Km, which can be accessed through Khayaban-e-Iqbal to Cantt school road from the project. Although, the prominent private hospitals Hilal e Ahmer is located in north at the distance of 1.1 Km whereas, Clifton Hospital and Park Lane Hospital are located in southwest and south at the distance of 0.7 Km and 1 Km respectively. Location map of the hospitals is shown in Figure-6.

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Figure 6: Location Map of Hospital Facilities Close to Project

4.1.12 Electricity Supply System of Project City8 K.Electric is authorized to supply electricity to all parts of Karachi Division. Presently, electricity demand in Karachi is approximately 2,500 megawatts (MW), was recorded during the 2015 in peak hours. In the proposed project, electricity will be supplied from K.Electric source.

A. Generation

K-Electric is solely the vertically-integrated power utility in Pakistan. It produces electricity from its own generation units with an installed capacity of 2,341 MW. It also has power purchase agreements for 1021 MW from various IPPs (Independent Power Producers), WAPDA and KANUPP (Karachi Nuclear Power Plant). These purchases are based on an optimized generation cost that is governed by the fuel cost at the respective power facilities and their operating efficiencies.

Over the last few years, K.Electric has enhanced its electricity generation capacity by 1,010 MW, while it has improved its overall fleet efficiency by 24%. K.Electric, now generates almost 52% electricity through own system. Details of K.Electric Operating Power Plants are given in Table-14.

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Table 14: Details of K.Electric Own Operating Power Plant

S. # Power Plant Name Gross Capacity (MW) 1. BPQS-1 840 2. Korangi CCPP 247 3. BPQS-2 CCPP 560 4. GE- SITE 90 5. GE- Korangi 90

B. Transmission

K-Electric’s transmission system comprises a total of 1249 km of 220 KV, 132 KV and 66 KV lines with 62 grid stations and 128 power transformers. The Company’s current transmission losses are less than 1.03%. K-Electric is rehabilitating and upgrading its transmission and grid stations with the state-of-the-art SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system to monitor online and real time monitoring of the network, compatible with the fast industrial, commercial and residential development activities in the city. This will provide stable and uninterrupted power supply to customers.

C. Distribution

K-Electric’s Distribution network ranks amongst the largest such electricity such networks in the world. Power is supplied to consumers through a network of power lines, substations and pole-mounted transformers. The Power distribution and customer service is efficiently managed though distribution of the area into four regions, which are divided into a total of 28 distribution centers. The K-Electric distribution network comprises of the following:

• 11 KV Feeders = 1,340

• 11 KV Overhead = 2,701 Km

• 11 KV Underground = 5,370 Km

• 400 V Overhead = 10,842 Km

• 400 V Underground = 1,202 Km

• 11 KV Distribution S/S/PMTs = 15,588

• 11 KV Distribution Capacity = 4,973 MVA

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4.1.13 Meteorology and Climate The seasons in Pakistan can be best classified as

• Winter, from December to March • Summer, from April to June • Monsoon, from July to August • Post‐monsoon, from September to December • Summer season runs from April until October and winter runs from November to March.

The project would be constructed in the Cantonment Board Clifton, South Region, Karachi. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has a weather station at Jinnah Internal Airport, which is in the northeast, at the distance of approximately 15.5 Km from the project. For the preparation of climate profile, the climate data of weather observing stations of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) situated at Karachi (airport) is used.

A. Climate

The proposed project would be constructed in the CBC of Karachi city of Sindh Province. It has typical climate of subtropical coastal zones lying in the monsoon region.

For the preparation of this climate profile, the climate data of weather observing stations of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) situated at Karachi (airport) is used.

B. Temperature

At Karachi Airport, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has monitoring station, which recorded climatic data represents the all parts of Karachi city. The ambient air temperature of this city varies from summer to winter and this change in temperature has a direct influence on the environment of the city. The hot weather during summer, deteriorate the air quality and increase the ambient particulate matters due to drying of road payments and open soil. The mean monthly temperature in the area varies from 13-36 ºC and annual average temperature is kept within 13-25ºC.

The maximum temperature reaches to above 39ºC during summer and minimum temperature reaches 9ºC during winter.

The warm season lasts from March 25 to July 13 with an average daily high temperature above 34°C. The hottest day of the year is May 5, with an average high of 36°C and low of 26°C.

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The cold season lasts from December 18 to February 7 with an average daily high temperature below 27°C. The coldest day of the year is January 10, with an average low of 13°C and high of 25°C.

The mean monthly minimum and maximum temperatures of Karachi city for last twenty years are given in Figure 7 and Table 15.

40 35 30 25 20 15 Highest Temp °C 10 Lowest Temp °C 5 0

Figure 7: Mean Monthly Min & Max Temp of Karachi City for 20 Years

Table 15: Daily High and Low Temperature

Month Jan Feb Mar April May June July August Sep Oct Nov Dec Highest 25 28 33 34 36 35 34 32 33 35 32 27 Temp °C Lowest 13 15 22 24 26 29 28 27 26 24 18 14 Temp °C

C. Humidity

As the city lies near the Arabian Sea, therefore humidity levels usually remain high during entire year. December is the driest month and August is count as most moist month of Karachi climate. The relative humidity in project region varies from 25% (dry) to 76 % (very humid). The rarely dropping was recorded below 10% and The highest humidity in the area was recorded 100%.

The air is driest around February 9, at which time the relative humidity drops below 33% (comfortable) three days out of four; It is most humid around August 2, exceeding 83% (humid) three days out of four. Figure 8 and Table 16 shows the Highest and Lowest RH.

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100 90 80 70 60 Highest Relative Humidity 50 (%) 40 Lowest Relative Humidity 30 (%) 20 10 0

Figure 8: Highest and Lowest RH %9

Table 16: Relative Humidity

Month Jan Feb Mar April May June July August Sep Oct Nov Dec Highest 83 85 88 89 89 88 89 91 90 89 86 83 Relative Humidity (%) Lowest 28 25 29 31 44 52 57 63 57 38 27 28 Relative Humidity (%)

D. Winds Speed

Karachi weather is characterized by pleasant weather due to sea breeze, which blows all the year except during local disturbances experienced sometimes in winter and summer months. This wind has highest velocities during the summer months, when the direction is south-west to west. Over the course of the year typical wind speeds vary from 0 m/s to 8 m/s (calm to fresh breeze), rarely exceeding 13 m/s (strong breeze). The highest average wind speed of 6 m/s (moderate breeze) occurs around May 18, at which time the average daily maximum wind speed is 8 m/s (fresh breeze). The lowest average wind speed of 2 m/s (light breeze) occurs around November 16, at which time the average daily maximum wind speed is 5 m/s (gentle breeze). The data on wind speed experienced in Karachi region during the years 1992- 2012 is given in Figure 9.

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Figure 9: Wind speed experienced in Karachi during Last 20 years (1992-2012)10

E. Precipitation

The probability that precipitation will be observed at this location varies throughout the year. Precipitation is most likely around August 4, occurring in 35% of days. Precipitation is least likely around April 27, occurring in 2% of days Over the entire year, the most common forms of precipitation are thunderstorms, drizzle, and moderate rain.

Thunderstorms are the most severe precipitation observed during 38% of those days with precipitation. They are most likely around August 12, when it is observed during 12% of all days. Drizzle is the most severe precipitation observed during 34% of those days with precipitation. It is most likely around July 30, when it is observed during 14% of all days. Moderate rain is the most severe precipitation observed during 22% of those days with precipitation. It is most likely around July 28, when it is observed during 8% of all days. The precipitation trend of year is shown in Figure 10.

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Figure 10: Precipitation Trend in Karachi

4.1.14 Seismic Data Dynasty Building proposed project, Karachi area lies in less frequent active zone. The seismic related design parameters are shown in Table 17.

Table 17: Seismic Data of the Project

UBC Seismic Hazard Union Building Code 1997 (Zone- Zone 2B). Zone Factor (z) 0.2

Seismic Co-efficient 0.24 (Ca) Seismic Co-efficient 0.32 (Cv)

4.2 Ecological Resources

A. Methodology Adopted

In order to compile the biodiversity in the vicinity of the proposed project location, the data and information were obtained from two sources viz. Secondary data from published literature and Primary data based on the various field survey conducted within proposed project surrounding on November and December, 2016.

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B. Field Survey

The field (proposed project area) survey was conducted by a team comprising representatives of the consultant.

C. Ecological Status

Project lies within the premises of Cantonment Board Clifton, Karachi. The project area is well urbanized and the vicinity infrastructure includes the built environment of prominent commercial building and shopping malls which includes Ocean Mall, Emerald Tower, The Plaza, The Forum, etc. In addition to this, the area comprises hotels, food cafe, super mart, residential societies and residential buildings within the radius of about 1 Km. There is no endangered flora and fauna species found in the project surrounding areas. The project is located at Khayaban-e-Iqbal Road, which is very famous commercial area and has approximately 200 fts wide road. Moreover, the existing sensitive’s area, local flora fauna and is described below:

4.2.1 Sensitive Area The sensitive’s area includes the Nursery, Schools, and Shrines. The nearest schools to the project are Jesus & Mary, Bay View Junior School and The Educators Schools are located in the south west and east of project at the approx distances of 1950 fts, 490 fts and 1900 fts respectively. The nursery nearest to the project is located in the north of the project at the distance of 65 fts. The shrine closest to the project is Abdullah Shah Ghazi, which is located at the distance of 6,000 fts in south of project.

4.2.2 Urban Biodiversity Since, the proposed project is located in highly urbanized modified environment. There are no endangered species found in the project area and closed vicinity.

During the survey, less number of species was recorded; which includes including, Conocarpus, Ficrus Religiosa (Pepul), Azadirachta Indica (Neem), Prosopis Juliflora (Devi) and Saveda Fruticosa (Lani).

4.3 Socio-economic Conditions

4.3.1 Demography The population and demographic distribution of Karachi have changed greatly during the last 150 years. According to the population census of 1998, the population of this rapidly growing city was 9,402,563, which unofficially exceeded 15 million in the year 2005. The City has thus experienced a 42-fold increase in population from 0.35 million to 15 million during the last 58 years. Its population is currently growing at about 5% per year (mainly on account of rural-urban internal migration). Karachi is the largest and the fastest growing mega city of Pakistan with a population of over

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18 million with the annual growth of 5% (Pakistan Economic Survey 2013-14). Currently, Karachi is counted as one of the largest mega cities of the world.

Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) was brought into existence through a Notification SRO No. 207(1)/ (83) dated 27-2-1983 in order to provide municipal cover to 8 DHA phases together with 13 Katchi Abadis located in the periphery and Blocks 8-9 of Clifton. It has an area of 51.327 sq.km with the present population of around 0.35 million persons.

Clifton Cantonment is one of the posh localities of Karachi with huge infrastructure, sprawling shopping centers and decent recreational areas, neat and clean environment and 3.5 km long beach toward Southern proximity where the Karachi ties throng every evening in large number for entertainment. Cantonment Board Clifton and DHA developed numerous facilities for the residents and general public for their smooth and orderly flow in to its jurisdiction.

The population of CBC was estimated to be about 182,489 at the 1998 census. The present estimated population of CBC is approximately 350,000.

4.3.2 CBC Boundaries’ Clifton Cantonment is comprised of I to VIII phases of DHA, Block 8 & 9 of KDA Scheme 5, Kachi Abadies declared as Bazaar Area i.e. Delhi Colony, Madniabad, Punjab Colony, Chandio Village, Bakhshan Village, Ch. Khaliq-uz-Zaman Colony, Pak Jumhoria Colony, Lower Gizri, Hazara Colony (Railway land), P&T Colony, MES Colony, Transit Camp, PNS Haider, PNS Shifa, 494 FWO Engineering Group. The Cantonment has in total 63 numbers of boundary pillars.

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CHAPTER 5: Stakeholder Consultation

5.1 General

Stakeholder consultation with local people and Government Departments is a means of involving all primary and secondary stakeholders in the Project’s decision making process in order to address their concerns, improve project design and give the project legitimacy. Stakeholder consultation, if conducted in a participatory and objective manner, is a means of project sustainability. Community input (both of knowledge and values) on socioeconomic and environmental issues can greatly enhance the quality of decision-making. Stakeholder consultation is to be conducted in the project area not only to satisfy the legal requirements of the EIA process in Pakistan, but also to improve and enhance the social and environmental design of the project.

5.2 Objectives of Stakeholders Consultation

The process of public participation and consultation was endorsed in the United Nations Conference on the Environment and Development (UNCED) in 1992 through one of the key documents of the conference which is Agenda 21. This Agenda 21 is a comprehensive strategy for global action on sustainable development and deals with issues regarding human interaction with the environment. It emphasizes the role of public participation in environmental decision-making for the achievement of sustainable sustainability. The overall objectives of the consultation process were as follows: • To inform all interested people on the likely positive and negative effects of the building project and encourage feedback from stakeholders on EIA findings, principally the impacts and proposed mitigation measures; • To gain a consensus on the impacts identified, their importance and the relevance and effectiveness of the mitigation measures proposed; • To provide confidence that all relevant issues and mitigation measures have been identified, agreement that the mitigation measures are adequate, and that nothing significant has been missed; • To enable incorporation of stakeholder views and concerns in the EIA.

5.3 Consultation Process

5.3.1 Scope The environmental consultants conducted meetings with local residents,

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management committees of shopping malls and government departments. The latter included the Clifton Cantonment Board, Traffic Police Department Sindh and Sindh Environment Protection Agency. During these meetings a description of the project (appropriate to the audience) was given, along with an overview of the project’s likely social and environmental impact. The interviews with the government representatives and societies were based on issues such as solid waste management, wastewater, parking, traffic congestion, and firefighting arrangements, whereas discussions with general public and nearby residents and commercial building management concentrated on their concerns relating to the project and likely impacts during the construction and operation phases, including water supply, dust emissions, sewage system, parking, traffic congestion.

5.3.2 Community Consultations Community consultation was conducted in two sections according to target audience; first part was related to commercial building management and management committees of residential societies of the area. Community consultations consisted of formal and informal meetings in project adjoining areas. Meetings were conducted in the month of November and December 2016. The consultation exercise was conducted in Urdu Language. A technical and non- technical oral description of the project was given, an overview of all likely positive and negative impacts. Following which, an open discussion was held so that the participants could voice their concerns and opinions. All participants were encouraged to voice their concerns and opinions. Feedback obtained from the stakeholders was documented, and all issues and suggestions raised were recorded in survey forms. Both social and environmental issues were raised. The people interviewed and generally agreed that most effects would be temporary only. Some of the common concerns regarding the shortage of potable and non- potable water, sewage system, traffic congestion and parking were raised. None of these issues related specifically to Dynasty Building Construction but were general complaints. Most of them appreciated the project and said that it would boost the value of property, while some said that business, economic and employment situation in the area will also improve. A matrix of concerns raised by general public members was prepared Table 18. The register of attendance is provided as Table 19. Other people joined the discussions but declined to be identified.

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Table 18: Summary of Concerns raised during by general public and other Stakeholder Consultations

Issues Concerns raised by community Remarks Dust, Noise & Some resident of the area were Resident’s were informed that Vibration emission concerned about dust and noise adequate measure (like during construction likely to produce during installation of green nets and construction phase sprinkling of water and low noise equipment will be used) will be taken, to reduce the emission of dust and noise. Traffic congestion Resident, general public and Traffic at the Clifton area usually /Parking space shop owners of the area have remains high in volume; traffic shown concern for the traffic of project will not have congestion /parking issues significant impact during project around the project area. operations. Project has 50 showrooms and 68 apartments, and provided 191 Car and 294 motorcycles as per CBC by laws. It will be ensured that parking should be done at designated area to avoid any traffic congestion. Loss of property Residents were concern that Project management will their building paint may be compensate accordingly affected due to the dust and paint mist. Business Shopkeepers and other business During project development Opportunities and owners appreciated welcomed activities it is envisaged that at market growth project. least 200-250 jobs will be Employment created of different trades during project life cycle.

As appropriate these concerns have been incorporated into the EMP items and have been related to the appropriate quarter concerns. They should be taken up by the EHS officer when appointed, and supervised by Project Management.

Table 19: General Public interviewed during Stakeholder Consultation in relation to the Dynasty Building Project

Name Location Designation /Business /Address Mr. Atif Salman Clifton Block -9 Town House 5-A Plot G15/2 –E Clifton Ms. Faisal Qazi Clifton Block 9 Town House 4 Plot G15/2 –E Clifton Mr. Rashid Mehboob Clifton Block 9 HSE Manager Proposed project Plot G-5 Clifton Mr. Sami Emerald Tower General Public Mr. Muhammad Ali Emerald Tower General Public Mr. Saleem Emerald Tower General Public Mr. Ashraf Emerald Tower Businessman

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Mr. Tahir Do Talwar General Public Mr. Muzafar Do Talwar General Public Mr. Zuhair Do Talwar Shop owner

5.3.3 Residential Societies Stakeholders including residential societies and apartment management committees and unions were consulted at their offices. All the stakeholders were given maximum project information and were shown a detailed map of the area. Their concerns and suggestions are reproduced below;

A. Management of Emerald Towers ( Shopping Mall)

A meeting for consultation with Mr. Munir Memon, Managing Director of Emerald Tower was held on dated 03-11-2016 at his office. Emerald tower is the exclusively commercial project for (offices and shopping plaza) having G +15 floors. Mr. Memon strongly supported project, following are his views;

• He was of point of view that due to the upcoming project economic activity will increase in the area. • He further suggested that other stakeholder of the project area should be contacted to know their views. • Resident of Karachi will get the affordable and luxurious living within City

B. Management of Ocean Mall & Tower

A meeting for consultation with Mr. Tariq Rafi, Chief Executive of Ocean Mall & Towers was held on dated 18-11-2016 at his office. Ocean Mall & Tower is the exclusively commercial project for (offices and shopping plaza) having G + 32 floors. Mr. Rafi had given following suggestions for the betterment of project;

• He has shown his concern regarding traffic of the project during the operation phase and suggested that entry of residents should be provided from the adjacent road instead of front • He advised that ample car parking should be provided, access of visitor of ocean mall & towers should be kept free from any hindrance. • He informed that project management should hire waste management contractor as garbage collection services are not on regular basis from Clifton Cantonment Board.

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C. Pakistan Naval Housing Society

A meeting for consultation with Lt. Cdr M. Nasir Uddin Khan, Manager Admin of Pakistan Naval Housing Society (NHS) was held on dated 03-11-2016 at NHS Society office of NHS Clifton.

Naval Housing Society comprises of 550 houses of different sizes. He raised the following points. The meeting was held at Society office of NHS Clifton. Their views are as under

• Traffic congestion will increase in the area, which may increase security issue for the residents in night time • Security issue may increase due to the influx of the servants and maids and other staff of project. • NHS resident may face Water shortage due to the project. • He also mention that privacy of Society may also compromised due to construction of high-rise building • He was also concerned with vibration and noise pollution which may be originated from the operation of generators during construction phase.

D. Hilton Apartments Clifton

A meeting for consultation with Management Committee representative of Hilton apartments was held with, Mr. Daniyal on dated 01-11-2016. Meeting was held at his office located in THE PLAZA Clifton. He informed about the Hilton apartments which comprise of 24 units of different sizes, and located at the back of project. He raised the following points. Their views are as under

• Mr. Daniyal supported the proposed project and was view that project shall take care of neighborhood property during construction phase. • He advised that adequate measures should be taken for the dust and noise emissions during construction phase. • He advised that Green net shall be installed during construction phase to avoid distribution to the nearby residents • Any damages caused by the project activities shall be compensated by the project owners.

E. Parkway Apartments

A meeting for consultation with Management Committee representative of Parkway apartments was held with, Mr. Asim Mehmood on dated 17-11-2016. Meeting was held at Project site. Parkway apartments comprise of 24 apartments of different

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sizes, and located at the back of project. He raised the following points. Their views are as under

• Mr. Mehmood supported the proposed project and was view that project shall take care of neighborhood property during construction phase. • He advised that green net shall be installed during construction phase to avoid distribution to the nearby residents • Any damages caused by the project activities shall be compensated by the project owners.

5.3.4 Government Agencies & Associations Stakeholders including local government and provincial government officials, and related stakeholders were consulted at their offices. All the stakeholders were given maximum project information and were shown a detailed map of the area. Their concerns and suggestions are reproduced below.

A. Environment Protection Agency Sindh –Karachi

Sindh EPA is responsible for general environment protection in the Sindh. A meeting was held with the Deputy Director Mr. Muhammad Imran Sabir in his office located in Korangi on dated. 07.12.2016. The main points are as follows: • Traffic Study of the project must be carried out to know that status of traffic impacts. • Utilities like water supply, sewerage disposal and electricity must be ensured and project should obtain NOC from relevant authorities / services providers.

B. Cantonment Board Clifton Karachi

Cantonment Board Clifton is responsible to provide to provide municipal cover to 8 DHA phases together with 13 Katchi Abadis located in the periphery and Blocks 8-9 of Clifton. It is spread over an area of 51.327 square kilometres with swelling population of 0.25 million at present and responsible for development of infrastructure and approval of Building design plan, layout and structures approval in the Clifton area. A meeting was held with the (Surveyor) Representative of Clifton Cantonment Mohammad Saleem in his office located at Cantonment Board Clifton on dated.11.11. 2016. The main points are as follows: • He was of point of view that all building by laws shall be adhered and followed by the builder, such as; • Conduct EIA study and Traffic study • Overall he supported to project and said people will get Luxurious residence and shopping facility in the area.

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C. Traffic Police Department Sindh ( SP Traffic Zone –I)

Sindh Traffic Police is responsible for the traffic rules enforcement in the field and SSP- Traffic Zone -1 is further responsible for the law enforcement in the project area. A meeting was held with the Mr. Zeeshan Siddiqui Superintendent of Police in his camp office located at Metro pole on dated 14.11.2016. The main points are as follows: • He overall supported to the project with positive remarks and said that project should be designed in responsible manner and should not affect traffic flow. • Intersection points should be adequately designed for entry and exit of traffic. • No parking areas should be observed as per by laws.

D. List of Stakeholders Consulted

A number of stakeholders, other than the general public, who are likely to benefitted or be involved during the project execution phase, were also consulted List is given in table 20. Table 20: List of Key Stakeholders Consulted

Sr.# Name of Stakeholder Type of Designation /Department Stakeholder 1 Mr. Muhammad Provincial Deputy Director, Sindh Environment Imran Sabir Government Protection Agency 2 Mr. Mohammed Federal Surveyor , Clifton Cantonment Board Saleem Government 3 Mr. Zeeshan Siddiqui Provincial Traffic Police Government 4 Mr. M Nasir Uddin Society Admin Manager, Pakistan Naval Khan Housing Society 5 Mr. Daniyal Society President, Hilton Apartment, Clifton 6 Mr. Munir Memon Private Business Managing Director Emerald Tower 7 Mr. Tariq Rafi Private Business Chief Executive Ocean Mall 8 Mr. Amir Shafi Private Business Engineer Ocean Mall

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CHAPTER 6: Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

6.1 Introduction

This section of the EIA Report presents the screening process to identify the overall impacts of construction and operation activities on the physical, biological, and socioeconomic environment of the Project and to provide mitigation measures that need to be adopted, wherever necessary, to reduce, minimize or compensate for the negative impact.

The construction of proposed building comprises the design, construction and operation phases which will include the serving to the residential apartments and commercial showrooms/shops. The potential impacts from the proposed project building are identified and assess based on the nature and magnitude of the various activities associated with the project. Table 21 gives the overview of the potential impacts due to project location, construction and operation.

6.2 Potential Impacts

All the potentially significant environmental impacts from the project are grouped in three types and phase; Table 21 shows the overview of potential impacts in all three phases. • Design • Construction • Operation/Usage

Table 21: Overview of Potential Impacts due to the Proposed Project

S. No Impacts Negative Impact Positive Impact No Impact

Short Long Short Long Term Term Term Term A Design Phase Impacts Dislocation of people √ Change of land use √ Loss of trees/vegetation √ Relocation of existing √ utilities Impact on archaeological √ property B Construction Phase Dismantling of Marque √ Soil Erosion/Dust √

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Wastewater Discharges √ Release of Air Emission √ Noise and Vibration √ Disposal of Construction √ Debris Disturbance to Traffic flow √ Water consumption & √ Demand Weather Conditions √ Fuel Storage √ Safety of Workers & Public √ Employment & Business √ Opportunities C Operation Phase Wastewater Discharges √ Solid Waste Disposal √ Sustainable Energy √ Utility services & √ Consumption of Resources Noise and Vibration √ Fire Hazards √ In-adequate Parking Floors √ Exhaust ventilation Sustainable Plantation √ Parking Facility √ Employment Generation √

6.3 Design Phase Impacts

6.3.1 Dislocation of People Since the project and its associated activities are limited within premises of plot boundary of proposed project location and is free from encroachment, and the proposed site is the property of Mr. Haji Abdul Ghaffar and three others having partnership, hence no displacement of any person is anticipated.

Mitigation Measures:

• Not required.

6.3.2 Change of Land use Proposed site is located within the commercial and residential area and proposed project plot is commercial in nature and currently is being used as Marriage Hall, which is based on marquee type of structure which is made of temporary and easily removable materials, like tarpaulin, steel frames and some construction of concrete has been made, Marquee structure will be dismantled and open plot will be used for proposed project construction so there will be no change in land usage from

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proposed project. The development is in designated area which is property of the proponent and is in accordance to the plan of Dynasty Building Project.

Mitigation Measures:

• Not required.

6.3.3 Loss of Trees / Vegetation The proposed site is located in existing commercial and residential area where no trees and other flora found within the site.

Mitigation Measures:

• Not required.

6.3.4 Relocation of existing Utilities The proposed location is even surface plot and is marriage lawn, where there are no public utilities that need to be relocating.

Mitigation Measures:

• Not required.

6.3.5 Impact on Archaeological sites Proposed project location is located within the commercial and residential area where no archeological properties exist, therefore, impact may not be envisaged, anyhow activities related to project during construction stage shall be confined to the designated site, and the nature and magnitude of the activities is too small, hence no impact on any of the archeological properties are anticipated.

Mitigation Measures:

• Not required

6.4 Construction Phase Impacts

6.4.1 Dismantling of Marque Currently at the project site marriage hall has marquee tent made of metal and tarpaulin fabric which will be dismantled, this may pose health and safety risk such as falling from height, collapse of structure and falling object during the dismantling of the marquee tent.

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Mitigation Measures:

• Best practice procedure will be followed and trained staff will be deployed for the dismantling of the Marque tent. • Adequate PPEs will be provided to workers and employees.

6.4.2 Soil Erosion/Dust Deep excavations carried out during foundation work of the civil structures and utility laying work would generate heaps of soil which may result in soil erosion causing air pollution.

Deep excavated trenches may pose falling threat to workers and machinery.

Mitigation Measures:

• Excavated soil will be re-used as back filling material in civil work, road leveling, and filling of depressions. • Left over surplus soil would be disposed of through waste management contractor as early as possible and unnecessary accumulation and stockpiling at the site would be avoided to reduce the risk of movement of soil with surface runoff during rain and erosion with the wind. • Excavated trenches and ditches would be barricaded with caution tape and necessary safety signs would be posted at prominent locations. Night illumination and warning lights would also be posted. • Soil stockpiles would be regularly wetted to keep airborne dust levels to minimum. • Necessary measures and planning would be done to keep the excavation work to minimum possible duration. • The management of Premier Enterprises (PE) will be responsible for taking necessary mitigation measures for reduction of air pollution from dust emissions and safety measure during construction work.

6.4.3 Wastewater Discharges Construction activity generates two types of effluents: sewage waste from temporary toilet facilities for site workers, and flushed water/ground water generated from deep excavation for the foundation, piling and flushing activities. Improper disposal of sewage water can cause sewers to choke. The water generated from foundation/piling works and flushing of lines can cause localized flooding in the area. This may not only cause inconvenience to the nearby passing public and vehicles, but also provide breeding place for mosquitoes and other insects, which is dangerous for the environment.

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Mitigation Measures:

• Ground water from foundation excavation would be disposed through third party contractor water bowser. • It is planned that de-water will be disposed off on daily basis during deep excavation activity. • Sewage water will be drained through temporary piping into the main sewer drain near the construction site. • Any domestic wastewater/sewage if released into the natural drainage system would be processed through a temporary-sedimentation pit and no direct discharge be carried out.

6.4.4 Release of Air Emissions Exhaust emissions from the operation of construction machinery and transportation vehicles may cause air pollution. Movement of heavy machinery and construction material transportation vehicles would create dust emissions in the area. Generators used for power generation may cause pollution in ambient air and have adverse impacts on the workers, operators and nearby area.

Mitigation Measures:

• The impact from above mentioned activities will be mitigated by selection of good quality equipment, machinery and vehicles. Smoke releasing machinery and vehicles would not be allowed to be operated on the project by project developer and contractor or sub-contractor (if any). • High exhaust pipes would be used in generators and other fixed equipment for better dispersion of air emissions and to prevent high concentrations of pollutants in the immediate vicinity. However, operators and workers working in proximity of heavy machinery, equipment and generators would be required to wear masks. • Emission levels of the generators and other fixed equipment would be monitored regularly and maintenance would be done as per the recommendation of the manufacturer/supplier. • Duration of the work having potential of dust emissions would be minimized by proper project management. • Movement of the vehicle would be planned and allowed on designated routes only. Water sprinkling would be done on vehicles, routes to control dust emissions from vehicular movement within the project site.

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6.4.5 Noise and Vibration The operation of generators and operation of heavy machinery may create high noise and vibrations levels in the project area. However, this would be a localize issue and noise and vibration levels will attenuate with distance from the work site. Movement of heavy vehicles for delivery of construction material may also induce high noise levels for short periods. High noise levels may affect the workers engaged in the construction activities besides causing disturbance in the immediate neighborhood.

Mitigation Measures:

• The impact from above mentioned activities will be mitigated by selection of good quality of generators and heavy machinery. Noise and vibration producing machinery and vehicles would not be allowed to be operated on the project site by the management of PE and contractor or sub-contractor (if any). • While fixing generators at the work site all possible noise and vibration reducing measures would be adopted, including usage of canopy over the generator and vibration -dampener pads over the foundation platform. • Noise and vibration levels of the generators and other fixed equipment would be monitored regularly and necessary maintenance would be done to control the noise and vibration levels. • Operators and workers working in proximity of heavy machinery, equipment and generators would be required to use ear plugs. • Duration of the work having potential of high noise and vibration generation would be minimized by proper project management. • Pile sheets will be used during excavation to reduce vibration transfer towards the neighborhood. • Movement of the vehicle would be planned and allowed on designated routes only. Specific timings would be allocated during normal daytime working hours for movement of heavy construction machinery. Night time movement would be avoided to the possible limits to minimize the disturbance to neighborhood.

6.4.6 Disposal of Demolition / Construction Debris Typical solid wastes generated during construction may include waste concrete, steel scrap, wooden scaffolding, empty cement bags, excavated soil, wood remains etc. Rock cutting material will be in the form of bore-wash generated due to pilling or boring activity. This waste has the potential to cause adverse impact on the surroundings if not appropriately managed and disposed of. Improper storage of

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waste may pose hazards to the workers at the site as well. Wind-blown debris cause nuisance to the neighborhood. Poor waste management practices result in short term and long term adverse impacts on the aesthetics of the surrounding.

Mitigation Measures:

• Effective and instant removal will be ensured for unusable construction material such as broken bricks, damaged pipes, left over steel bars, steel cuttings, and pieces of wood, glass and plastics from the site for recycling. • Waste including concrete debris, stones, excavated rocks, soil, etc. will not be allowed to accumulate on site and shall be removed intermittently either for using as filling material at other sites or disposal at landfill site. • Possibility of reuse of the waste concrete material and construction waste from demolition works as filling material in paving large concrete floors would be on explored.

6.4.7 Disturbance to the Traffic Flow The movement of the heavy construction machineries and construction material transportation vehicles may disturb the other traffic using the proposed project.

Mitigation Measures:

• The traffic study of the project area has been conducted to analyze the current and future traffic scenarios. • The project site located at the Khayaban e Iqbal road, which is enough wider road with the width of 200 fts and three drive lanes each direction and have enough capacity to cater to the traffic generated during the construction activities at the project site. • The movement of the heavy machinery to and from the project site will be planned in the off-peak hours as identified in the traffic study. • Traffic rules and directions issues by the Government for movement of trucks and construction material vehicles would be complied with. • Movements of the vehicles approaching or leaving the project site would be regulated by dedicated staff to avoid any congestion or disturbance to the normal tariff flow on the main road and other approach roads.

6.4.8 Water Consumption and Demand Water required for numerous construction activities will be fulfilled from the third party contractor tanker supply. Improper storage of water at site may not only cause loss of valuable resource but also disturb the project site by creation of water pools

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and muddy swamps leading to breeding of mosquitoes and insects. Usage of bad quality of water may lead to poor construction.

Mitigation Measures:

• No ground water shall be used for construction activities. • Water storage at site would be done in RCC concrete tanks designed especially for the purpose. Fiberglass tanks of approved manufacturer will also be used for construction water storage. • Water consumption will be monitored regularly. • Water quality will be regularly monitored for ensuring good quality concreting. • Water conservation practices will be adopted during the entire course of construction to keep the water demand as low as possible.

6.4.9 Weather Conditions Weather parameter which includes temperature, humidity and wind are the important parameters and variation in these parameters will affect the quality and efficiency of the construction and workers. High temperatures will affect the workers efficiency and quality of concrete. High winds will affect the safety of workers in case of contact with falling object, dust emission and operation of tower crane may be hampered during high wind times which are during (May, June and August).

Mitigation Measures:

• Adequate drinking water will be provided to workers during high temperature times. • To avoid any heat stroke to workers awareness will be provided and adequate measures will be taken. • Concrete pouring will be performed in the recommended timing as per concrete type during high temperature pouring will be avoided. • During high wind time crane boom will be lowered and operation will be hauled. • Site will be kept clean and tidy to avoid dust emission and falling objects.

6.4.10 Fuel Storage Storage of fuel for generators and other construction related machineries may be a potential source of risk at the project site. Any leakage or spill would cause contamination of soil. Unsafe storage and usage may be a risk to fire and explosion. Fumes may be harmful to worker.

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Mitigation Measures:

• Fuel storage area will be developed in an isolated and safe area. • Storage area will be properly bounded and lined with concrete floor or any suitable impervious sheet to prevent soil contamination. • Adequate numbers, of fire extinguishers will be kept at appropriate location. • Storage of fuel at site would be kept to minimum quantities. Excess storage would be discouraged. Storage preferably be in close mouth steel drums of 200 liter capacity. • Operators would be required to use safety mask while delivering or decanting the fuel.

6.4.11 Safety of Workers and Public during Construction Operation of heavy machinery, movement of vehicles, falling in excavated trench, working at height; fire and handling of materials, including cement, paints, solvents, etc., are some potential sources having safety concerns for the workers. In addition to these, trespassing of unauthorized personnel, snatching, vandalism and terrorism activity would be cause due to inappropriate safety and security system. The possibilities of accidents also cannot be ruled out during the construction phase.

Since the project is located within the commercial and residential area; but it project site will be confined and No unauthorized person will be allowed.

Mitigation Measures:

• Necessary awareness will be imparted to workers related to health and safety during construction phase. • Safety signs will be placed at prominent locations at relevant sites. • First aid facilities will be made available for the workers at site. • Necessary Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided to the workers engaged in work having potential risk to health and safety. • The PE Management would be required to have safety personnel to ensure safe working practices during construction. • Safety signage, unauthorized personnel prohibition and warning signage’s will be posted along with the boundary limit of project site. • The project site will be barricaded and entrance will be reserved. • Security guard will be engaged to control entrance access of unauthorized personnel. • CCTV cameras will be installed to monitor and control access to the project site.

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• Incident and accident record shall be maintained and updated on regular basis and record shall be kept at site. • Complaint register shall be also kept at site and update on regular basis.

6.4.12 Employment and Business Opportunity The Project would provide direct employment opportunities for a period of 4 years. Approximately 200-250 workers would be engaged (as and when required) in the construction work depending on the stage of the construction. It would include skilled and semi-skilled workers.

Besides direct employment in the construction work, the project would provide several indirect opportunities of business and trade. These would include but not limited to supply of construction material, water, equipment, machinery, fuel. The procurement of material such as bricks/blocks, wood, glass, plumbing fixtures, sewerage pipes, electrical wires/cables, electrical fittings, stone, marble, tiles, sanitary fittings, etc. would promote business in the local markets and indirect opportunities of employment.

Mitigation Measures:

• This has positive impacts on the area and requires no mitigation. • Preference would be given to hire services of trained and awarded labor for skilled and semi-skilled work. • Preference would be given to local market for purchase of material. • Preference would be given to local suppliers for procurement of construction material and machinery.

6.5 Operation Phase Impacts

6.5.1 Wastewater Discharge Wastewater discharged from the building would contain will be of domestic nature and contain bacteria, pathogens and other organisms and may create adverse impacts if not managed appropriately. Impounding would result in swamps, leading to breeding of mosquitoes and insects. Overall impact would be nuisance in the area; pollution of the soil; adverse impact on human health; devaluing of the property; damage to other infrastructure of the area; and adverse impacts on social life and recreation activities. Unsafe disposal of the wastewater may also contaminate the water supply system leading to serious adverse impacts on the occupants and public. The another source will be reject water from RO plant, which will disposed off in the public sewer.

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Mitigation Measures:

• Since the project building will be utilized for the residential purpose and commercial purpose, therefore, only domestic wastewater will be generated. • Proper sewerage system has been designed with adequate slopes and sewer sizes for collection and transportation of wastewater from the proposed building project to the main drain collection line sewerage system. • The Internal drainage system will be of UPVC Pipes and fittings to ensure smooth carriage of waste water for desired disposal system. • No open channel or drain would be designed in the project area for collection of wastewater to avoid chocking of sewage flow due to deposition of debris and solid waste. • All manholes would have RCC covers to prevent entry of solid waste or debris that might cause chocking and disruption of sewage flow. • Exhaust vent will be provided for escape of gases from the sewerage lines as a safety measure to avoid any mishap or incident. • The entire wastewater will be treated in the sewerage treatment plant before discharging into the main drain. • Grey water of the project will be re-used for the building's toilet flushing after the necessary treatment. • Black water will be treated in the separate septic tank and then disposed in the public sewer • The EPA has not yet defined the policy / guideline for the disposal of RO reject from building project. Therefore, the project's RO reject water will be discharged into the main drain of KWSB.

6.5.2 Solid Waste Disposal The operation stage will generate only domestic waste from the kitchen and commercial floors; domestic waste will mainly comprise food waste, packaging material, paper, plastic and glass will be generated in considerable quantities on regular basis. If these waste are not properly managed and disposed of may pose serious environmental hazard not only to the occupants and also public of vicinity of the project.

Improper handling and storage of solid waste may also provide favorable ground for the breeding of vectors and rodents, source of foul smell.

Mitigation Measures:

• Separated waste bin for plastic, glass, paper and food waste will be placed, so that on site segregation can be managed.

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• Waste chute will be provided on all floors. • Dedicated garbage/waste storage area will be provided in the building for temporary storage. • Awareness signs will be places to educate occupants and visitors in commercial floors for managing their solid waste properly. • Separated bins will be placed on multiple locations in the commercial area. • Waste will be collected on regularly basis.

6.5.3 Sustainable Energy During the operation phase, 5% of the total energy will be provided through the renewable energy sources. The PE management will install solar power plant to share 5% of total building electricity load.

Mitigation Measures:

• Proper maintenance and cleaning of solar panels will be required.

6.5.4 Utility Services and Consumption of Resource Water, electricity and gas will be the prime utilities in the project having large networks for transmission and distribution. During normal usage of utilities in due course of time there is likelihood of leakages from the network resulting in loss of resources as well as pollution in the Project area. Excessive and uncontrolled usage of these resources at will contradict with the principles of sustainable usage of natural resources.

Mitigation Measures:

• Best quality of electrical cables and gadgets, water supply pipes and control valves will be used in the project which would require less maintenance and prevent leakages of resources.

6.5.5 Noise and Vibration The operation of generators may create high noise and vibrations levels in the project area. However, this would be a localize issue and noise and vibration levels will attenuate with distance from the project site. High noise and vibration levels may cause disturbance in the immediate neighborhood.

Mitigation Measures:

• Generator will be only used as secondary source of electricity, during occupancy phase of the project.

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• The impact from above mentioned activities will be mitigated by selection of good quality of generators. • While fixing generators at the project site all possible noise and vibration reducing measures would be adopted, including usage of canopy over the generator and vibration -dampener pads over the foundation platform. • Noise and vibration levels of the generators and other fixed equipment would be monitored regularly and necessary maintenance would be done to control the noise and vibration levels.

6.5.6 Fire Hazards During the operation phase, storage of fuel for generators and electricity meter room will be a potential source of fire risk for the project as well.

Mitigation Measures:

• Fuel will be properly stored in an isolated and safe area. • Storage area will be accessible only for dedicated safety and security staff and building union management. • Secondary containment shall be provided. • Oil absorbent shall be placed at the storage area to avoid and control spillage hazard. • Appropriate firefighting system has been planned and designed for the proposed building, including the automatic fire detectors, fire alarms, fire hydrants, fire hose cabinets, fire extinguishers, and roof mounted automatic sprinklers in parking floors. • Adequate fire extinguishers shall be placed within the fire compartment at convenient locations at each floor. • Adequate numbers of fire extinguishers shall be also kept in union office as well as at security office.

6.5.7 In-adequate Parking Floor Exhaust Ventilation During the operation phase, inadequate local exhaust ventilation may be a potential risk of exhaust emissions build up in the parking floors, mainly CO. This will be a significant potential hazard to the drivers as well as to the security guards on the floor.

Mitigation Measures:

• Building will be designed for seeking maximum natural ventilation in parking floors. • Adequate exhaust fans will also be installed on the parking floors.

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6.5.8 Sustainable Tree Plantation Plantation at project as well at near Khayaban-e-Iqbal area is very important for a number of reasons. First and foremost reason is as a mitigation measure to protect the degrading environment and cooling effects. The PE management shall plant 75 most suitable trees within project area and along the road side of project area.

Mitigation Measures:

• No mitigation measure is required.

6.5.9 Parking and Traffic Management The project has been designed with the adequate parking facility and as per CBC bylaws. The project will have the partially parking facility in portions of basement and first floor, and second and third floors will be completely dedicated as parking floors for the occupants and visitors. The project’s parking will facilitate 191 cars and 294 motorcycles. This facility will ease the parking issues in the area of the project.

Traffic impact study of the project has been conducted to analyze the traffic situation on the adjoining roads. The traffic study reveals that the project’s adjoining roads are on Level of Service (LOS)-F, and the project will not impart significant impact on the project area traffic.

Mitigation Measures:

• Project will generate maximum 250 cars during peak traffic hours, which will be managed by an arrangement of valet parking system. • Low Valley parking fees will be charged to visitors to promote the service of valley. • The traffic consultant has also recommended using the motor cycle parking during the peak traffic hours by proper management, as the motorcycle traffic will not be generated due to the project activities with respect to designed parking. • Entry and exist point of the parking will be kept free from obstruction. • No offsite parking will be allowed • Signages of No Parking will be installed

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commercial floor. Besides lots of suppliers and distributors for residential and commercial unit.

Mitigation Measures:

• No mitigation measure is required.

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CHAPTER 7: Environmental Management Plan

A comprehensive environmental management and monitoring plan (EMP) has been formulated to ensure compliance with all statutory regulations including Sindh EPA, , CBC Karachi Building Bylaws, 2007and others during design, construction and operation phase. This will be done to minimize the extent of impacts to the environment aside from already specified mitigations.

Good management practice is one of the key elements of swift and sound operation, with reference to the concerns studied in section 6 of this report; this management plan has been developed to follow up operations, the major elements of the EMP are as follows:

• Environmental Monitoring System • Environmental Management and Monitoring Team

7.1 Environmental Monitoring System

Environmental Monitoring is the process of repeated observation and measurement of one or more environmental quality parameters to enable changes to be observed over a period of time. These changes relate to the physical, chemical and biological parameters of various phases of the environment such as Air and water.

The main objective of the environmental monitoring program is the conservation of the quality of the various components of the environment. Monitoring is carried out to obtain quantitative information on current levels of harmful or potentially harmful parameters of air and water quality. The information so obtained enables an assessment to be made of the extent of the polluting damages of these parameters, the increasing and the decreasing levels of specific polluting parameters, and the control measures that need to be implemented. The following is an outline of a typical construction monitoring program that can be modified as necessary to meet the needs of SEPA. The monitoring program will include the following at a minimum: • Introduction - explaining the nature of the proposed project outlining the need for monitoring program and the relevant specific provisions of the permit granted. • The various activities and parameters being monitored • The methodology to be employed and the frequency of monitoring • A summary of data collected. Tables and graphs will be used where appropriate. • Discussion of results with respect to the project in progress, highlighting any parameters, which exceed the standards and mitigation implemented.

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• Frequency of reporting to EPA. • Recommendations • Appendices of data

At a minimum the following activities will be monitored in the various phases:

7.2 Scope of EMP

The EMP comprises the following elements along with the methods and procedures of their implementation:

• Organizational structure and roles and responsibilities of project personnel. • Specific requirements for the implementation of the EMP. • Mitigation or impact management matrix. • Monitoring plan with the emphasis on specific parameters to be monitor.

7.3 Organization of the EMP

EMP provides the procedures; organisation and instruction to ensure Project personnel understand and implement environmental protection procedures for routine activities associated with the construction and operation of the Project and its anticipated facilities. The organisation, style and format of the EMP is intended to enhance its use by Project personnel in the field and to provide an important support document between overall environmental management of the Project and various permits and authorisations issued for specific construction and operation related Project components and activities.

7.4 Maintenance of the EMP

EMP needs to be revised on timely basis to keep up-to-date as per the requirements comes up regularly. Therefore, outlining the responsibilities and activities associated with the maintenance of the EMP is essential. The responsibilities of the Environmental Monitor are mentioned and procedures for requesting EMP revisions are outlined. EMP revision procedures include requirements for notification of the appropriate government, public, municipal and other relevant agencies so that their role is also included in the overall management process.

7.5 Management Approach

The management of PE along with construction manager and its EHS officer will undertake overall responsibility of implementation and supervision for compliance with the EMP. It will ensure that all activities it executes with construction team comply with positive environmental sensitivities as well as it will cooperate with the concerned regulatory agencies such as the SEPA.

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On the other hand, construction team will carry out field activities as part of the proposed project that includes relevant and subsidiary construction work. The PE Management will be subjected to certain liabilities under the environmental laws of the Province which will be mentioned in the implementation of construction manager and supervision of EHS officer of the PE Management.

Some of the approaches to be followed during the environmental management practices are given below:

• Complying with the relevant legislation and regulations. • Regularly reviewing of the impacts on the environment. • Developing appropriate indicators in order to monitor core impacts. • Communicating openly with internal and external stakeholder on environmental issues.

7.6 Regulatory Requirements

7.6.1 Approvals, Authorizations and Permits The list of potential approvals, authorizations and permits required for the Project from various agencies, are given below:

• Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) • Cantonment Board Clifton • Karachi Water & Sewerage Board • Civil Aviation Authority

7.6.2 Environmental Quality Objectives The criteria for management’s quality objectives and generation of solid waste and wastewater quality, air and noise quality are detailed here. The management of PE shall review Environmental Objectives once a year and try to complete them in the stipulated time frame. This will also include any applicable treatment criteria meeting the Sindh Effluent Quality Standards (SEQS) as per Sindh Environment Protection Act 2014.

7.6.3 Compliance Monitoring It would be required by the management of PE to comply with the Environmental Monitoring Plan laid in the subsequent section. The compliance shall also require periodic reporting of the monitoring results in form of report submitted to the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency. As the project is at smaller scale building construction so it is proposed, during the construction, it will be on quarterly basis.

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7.7 Implementation Stages of EMP

The success of the management plan will lie with its implementation. An EMP requires to be executed in three stages. Those are, planning & design stage, construction stage and operation stage.

7.7.1 Planning and Design of Proposed Project There are two main components to consider in an EMP prior the construction phase. Implementation of EMP at this stage may tackle the environmental issues before they arise. Those components are given below:

A. Construction of Building

It describes the location of the proposed building, its adjoining conditions in the area, facilities to be installed in particular building. If any design parameter changes at time of approval, management will assess the environmental impacts that may arise from such changes. If the impacts are found to be different and in excess of those mentioned in the report, PE will develop further mitigation measures with respect to the changes to minimize these impacts and seek approval for the required change from SEPA as well as other regulatory authorities, if comes under.

B. Approvals

Obtaining NOC from SEPA does not relieve project of other obligations and hence management of PE, will obtain all relevant clearances and necessary approvals required by the government prior to commencing the proposed project. In addition, the issuance of NOC will abide-by PE to carry-on continuous monitoring.

7.7.2 Construction and Operation Phase In order to implement EMP successfully during construction, it is required to follow mitigation measures and monitoring plan strictly. Awareness will be required at each step and phase, also if necessary to change management processes, will be documented and available to the employees.

A. Mitigation Plan

It defines all the impacts and their remedial with highlighting the responsible personnel to work on those mitigations. An Environmental Management Plan (EMP); Environmental Mitigation Plan is basically an environmental mitigation matrix which is given as Table-22. All these impacts and mitigations have already been given in previous section of this report. The management of PE will be required to adhere to these mitigation measures throughout the project.

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B. Monitoring and Review

Environmental Management Plan; Environmental Monitoring Plan of all the activities will be required to analyse the impacts of construction and operation on the environment as mentioned in Table-23. EHS Officer will coordinate with Construction manager and site representative to monitor environmental parameters during the construction phase. During operation, the management of PE will aware proposed building union to follow the waste management and solid waste system of will be look after by the housekeeping staff.

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Table 22: Environmental Management Plan: Environmental Mitigation Plan

Environmental Issue Mitigation Measure Time frame Implementer Supervisor 1. Construction Period Impacts 1.1 Dismantling of Marque i. Best practice procedure will be During PE Management EHS-Officer followed and trained staff will be Construction deployed for the dismantling of the Marque tent ii. Adequate PPEs will be provided to workers and employees

1.2 Soil Erosion/Dust i. Excavation work will be avoided During PE Management EHS-Officer on windy days. Construction ii. Excavated soil will be used as fill material. iii. Where required, locate stockpiles out of wind or provide cover. iv. Where required, sprinkle water on areas prone to erosion and dust.

1.3 Discharge of Wastewater i. Wastewater of domestic nature During PE Management EHS-Officer from the temporary both rooms Construction will be disposed of into the nearby existing sewerage system. However, connected through a pit to prevent discharge of solids into the sewerage network. 1.4 Increase in air pollution from Emissions will be minimized by: During PE Management EHS-Officer vehicular and machinery exhaust i. Ensuring that the contractor’s Construction fleet of vehicles are properly maintained according to manufacturer’s specifications; ii. Use of appropriate haul loads

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within specified limits. iii. Vehicles, generators and machineries used during the project will be of Good condition and will be regularly tuned. iv. Emissions from small generators will be vented through the stacks. v. Idle running of vehicle engines will be avoided. 1.5 Noise and Vibration i. All vehicles, equipments and During PE Management EHS-Officer machineries used during Construction construction will be in good condition and will be regularly maintained to avoid generation of vibration and unnecessary noise; ii. The generators at construction location will be kept within enclosures to minimize noise and dampener pads will be used on platform of generator to reduce vibration. iii. The noise warning signs will be posted in high noise areas and use of ear plugs required by the workers. iv. Pile sheet will be used during excavation to reduce the vibration transfer towards the neighbourhood.

1.6 Disposal of demolition and i. Wherever possible, wastes will During PE Management EHS-Officer construction waste be reduced, reused or recycled Construction before disposal. Reusable and recyclable wastes will be disposed of using appropriate contractors. ii. Hazardous wastes (if any); will be separated from other types of waste and stored in

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designated areas with restricted access and proper signage. iii. Wastes will not be thrown or left in the open 1.7 Disturbance of Traffic Flow i. Limit movement of vehicles and During PE Management EHS-Officer machineries on site within Construction designated haul routes. ii. Controlling speed limits of vehicles and construction machineries

1.8 Water Consumption i. Water consumption will be During PE Management EHS-Officer monitored so that excessive Construction water usage can be noted and rectified. ii. Conservation practice will be applied during all stages of activities. 1.9 Weather Condition i. Adequate drinking water will be During PE Management EHS-Officer provided to workers. Construction ii. To avoid heat stroke to workers awareness will be imparted. ii. Concreting and pouring will be planned to avoid during high temperature. v. Working time will be planned to avoid heat stroke in high temperature months. v. Work at height will be avoided during high wind time. vi. Crane boom will be kept lowered and operation will be hauled during high wind time. ii. Site will be kept clean and tidy to avoid dust emission and falling objects

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1.10 Contamination of Soil and Ground i. All fuel storage sites must `be During PE Management EHS-Officer Water (Soil or ground water can be checked daily for leaks and held Construction polluted from spillage of store fuel). in an impervious site where spilled/leaking material can be collected. ii. Fuel will only be stored in an isolated area, applicable to safety standards

1.11 Safety of workers and public i. Necessary awareness provided to During PE Management EHS-Officer the workers and construction Construction team. ii. Appropriate PPE’s provided to the labour and construction team. iii. First aid facility will be made at the construction site. iv. Necessary barricading will be done in construction and hazardous area

2. Operating Period 2.1 Wastewater Discharge i. Grey water of the project will be During Operation Housekeeping Staff Building treated and re-used for the Union I/C building’s toilet flushing purpose. ii. Black water will be treated and disposed in the public sewer iii. Wastewater will be disposed into nearby main drainage line of municipal drainage system. iv. RO reject will also be discharged into the public drain. 2.2 Disposal of Solid Waste i. Separated waste bin for plastic, During Operation Housekeeping Staff Building glass, paper, food waste will be Union I/C placed, so that on site segregation took place.

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ii. Waste chute will be provided on all residential floors to transport / collect the waste. iii. Separated waste bin will be placed at the multiple locations on the floor iv. Waste will be collected by CBC municipal services. 2.3 Sustainable Energy and Energy i. Install the facility of solar plant During Operation PE Management/ Building Usage (solar panel) which will cater 5% Building I/C Union of the total building electrical Management load through renewable electric power source. ii. Implement energy conservation program, procure energy saving equipments for the building. 2.4 Illumination i. Provisions for natural lighting During Operation Building I/C Building provided in the building design. Union ii. Better energy saving lights will Management be used 2.5 Noise and Vibration i. The impact from above During Operation PE Management/ mentioned activities will be mitigated by selection of good Building Union I/C Building quality of generators. Union ii. The generators at proposed site Management will be kept with all possible noise and vibration reducing measures would be adopted, including usage of canopy over the generator and vibration - dampener pads over the foundation platform.

2.6 Fire Hazards i. Adequate No. of Fire During Operation PE Management/ extinguishers will be placed at each floor. Union I/C Building ii. Adequate firefighting system is Union designed and will be installed which includes automatic fire Management detectors, fire alarming, fire

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hose cabinets, fire hydrants, portable extinguishers and automatic roof mounted sprinklers in parking floors. 2.7 In-adequate Parking Floor Exhaust i. Natural ventilation will be During Operation PE Management Building Ventilation provided in parking floors. Union I/C ii. Adequate exhaust ventilation fans will be installed on the parking floors. 2.8 Parking and Traffic Management i. Adequate covered parking During Operation Safety and Security Building facility will be provided in the Staff Union I/C building. ii. Entry and exit point of the building will be kept free from any hindrances iii. Traffic will be management by proper guidance and signage’s.

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Table 23: Environmental Management Plan; Environmental Monitoring Plan

Environmental Issue Monitoring Action Timing Monitoring Implemented Supervised by Delivered By by 1. Construction Period Impacts 1.1 Dismantling of i. Site Inspection During Inspection PE EHS- Officer Marque (Visual) Controls Dismantling note with Management employees wearing of adequate PPE’s. 1.2 Soil Erosion/Dust ii. Site Inspection During Record of PE EHS- Officer (Visual) Controls excavation soil erosion Management activities and control usage as filling actions material. 1.3 Discharge of Waste i. Randomly check to During Written and PE EHS- Officer Water ensure compliance. construction dated note Management period. indicating compliance or issue and action taken 1.4 Releases of Air i. Check maintenance i. During Inspection PE EHS- Officer Emissions from vehicular log. machinery note to file Management and machinery exhaust operation, for use in ii. Site inspection ii. At contractor (visual). maintenance reporting location and in semi- iii. During annual audit construction report. period. 1.5 Noise and Vibration i. Using a portable During Inspection PE EHS- Officer noise meter, construction note with Management monitor checks period compliance conditions status and ii. Check noise level noise monitoring record reading iii. Site inspection results (visual)to Check

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dampener-pads on generator platform. 1.6 Disposal of i. Monitor to check During Note to file, PE EHS- Officer demolition and waste handling and construction signed and Management construction waste disposal procedure period dated

Note to file, signed and dated 1.7 Disturbance of Traffic i. Check traffic plan During Inspection PE EHS- Officer Flow available at site construction note, re- Management ii. Randomly check period findings vehicle present at signed and site. dated 1.8 Water i. Check water During Inspection PE EHS- Officer Consumption consumption construction note, signed Management record period and dated ii. Compare water consumption 1.9 Weather Conditions i. Check concreting During Note to file, PE EHS- Officer and pouring activity construction signed and Management plan period dated ii. Check high temperature timing working plan iii. Check record of training. iv. Check high wind days working plan 1.10 Fuel Storage (Soil i. Check fuel storage During Note to file, PE EHS- Officer or ground water can be record construction signed and Management polluted by spillage of ii. Monitor to check period dated store fuel). fuel handling procedure. iii. Site inspection (visual) 1.11 Safety of workers i. Inspection of Throughout the Inspection PE EHS- Officer and public construction construction note, signed Management location to ensure period and dated proper use of OHS

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gear and contractor enforcement 2. Operating Period 2.1 Wastewater i. Ensure that the Operation/ - Building Union Building Union Discharge treated grey water usage period I/C Management to be re-used for building’s toilet’s flushing purpose. ii. Ensure the effluent is then disposed into municipal drain after necessary treatment. 2.2 Disposal of Solid i. Ensure proper Operation/ - Housekeeping Building Union Waste disposal by proper usage period staff I/C CBC waste trucks

2.3 Sustainable Energy i. Proper Operation/ - PE Building Union and Energy Usage maintenance of the usage period Management/ Management solar system. Building Union Ensure the I/C maintained operation of solar plant. ii. Ensure compliance 2.4 Illumination i. Check and compare Operation/ - Building Union Building Union building electric usage period I/C Management bills

2.5 Noise and Vibration i. Site inspection Operation/ - Building Union Building Union (visual) to Check usage period I/C Management dampener-pads on generator platform. ii. Check generator maintenance record 2.6 Fire Hazards i. Check inspection Operation/ - Building Union Building Union record of usage period I/C Management

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firefighting system ii. Checking refilling record of portable extinguishers. 2.7 In-adequate i. Check installed fan Operation/ Building Union Building Union Parking Floor Exhaust of parking floors on usage Period I/C Management Ventilation monthly basis 2.8 Sustainable i. Develop trees Throughout PE - Plantation plantation plan trees plantation Management strategy Plant Strategy Period 2.9 Parking and Traffic i. Proper Signage’s Operation/ Safety and Building Union Management will be posted for Usage Period Security Staff I/C guidance and parking numbers. ii. Adequate parking will be provided. iii. Parking facility entrance and exit route shall be regularly monitored

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Table 24: Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Frequencies for Dynasty Building

GASEOUS AIR EMISSION PLAN

Phase Parameters Source Frequency Standards Construction CO, Smoke, Construction Quarterly SEQS Noise Machinery WASTEWATER QUALITY SAMPLING PLAN Stages Parameters Locations Frequency Duration Standards

Construction BOD, COD, DO, Wash rooms Bi-Annually Grab sampling SEQS TSS, TDS, pH, points into NO3, SO4, Oil & drains Grease) NOISE LEVEL SAMPLING PLAN Stages Parameters Locations Frequency Duration Standards

Construction Decibels At the Quarterly Continuous for WHO Noise [dB(A)Scale] interface of 8 hours in a Guidelines project and full working residential day community 7 meters from the equipment at construction site

SOLID WASTE SAMPLING AND CHARACTERISATION PLAN Stages Parameters Locations Duration Standards Frequency Construction • Waste At main solid Quarterly - - generation waste rate, collection • Waste point from composition; where the • recyclables and waste is non- transported recyclables, from site • hazardous waste

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Conclusion Construction of Dynasty Building Project Environmental Impact Assessment

Conclusion Karachi City requires a superior quality facility with large residential spaces. With the emergence of new businesses and foreign investment in the country, local demand for housing industry and to fulfil the huge demand of housing industry it is essential to build a state of the art building facility to fulfil the residential and commercial requirements. M/S Premier Enterprises through their proposed project will be able to cater the residential requirements for communities of Clifton Cantonment and adjacent areas. The project during the construction and post developmental phase will also provide a considerable number of employment opportunities to various professionals, skilled and unskilled workers.

Baseline environmental and socioeconomic information was collected from a various sources, including reports of previous studies, published literature and field surveys. The information collected was used to compose profiles of the natural, socioeconomic and cultural environments likely to be affected by the project.

However, the scale and nature of the project requires that potential environmental impacts of the proposed activities. The issues studied included potential project impacts on, Surrounding built environment, ground water quality, ambient air quality, traffic congestion, municipal services, utilities and Road infrastructure. Mitigation measures were presented to reduce impacts to as low as possible.

Potential environmental impacts due to the proposed project are evaluated, mitigation measures required to minimize or obviate these impacts be assessed, implemented and monitored. Any residual impacts may be assessed for their significance. All these requirements have been addressed in this EIA, which has in considerable length covered the proposed project activities, Surrounding built environment, ground water quality, ambient air quality, municipal services, utilities and road infrastructure.

It is therefore concluded that adverse impacts arising from the project can be mitigated and managed through the mitigation measures and EMP and that the residual impacts will have minor to moderate significance. Overall the project will have positive socio- economic impacts. It will also enhance the beauty of the area and a role model of an Environmentally Friendly Project.

Further it is concluded that for this particular project activity, the EIA is adequate and covers all the environmental issues. Finally the EIA reaches a finding of NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT in accordance with the national laws and regulations.

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Annexure

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