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DUA Associates f Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) SAWERA RESIDENCY I Plot No. 10 at Sheet No. FT-2 Frere Town Quarters, Karachi Final Report December 2020 0 Dua Associates Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) SAWERA RESIDENCY I Plot No. 10 at Sheet No. FT-2 Frere Town Quarters, Karachi FINAL REPORT December 2020 Dua Associates Environmental Impact Environment, Health & Safety Services Assessment (EIA) 701, Greens Two Building Plot No. 155-S, Sir Syed Road, P.E.C.H.S Block-2, Karachi Contact # +92-300-0320332 WhatsApp # +92-345-2447202 Email: [email protected] SAWERA RESIDENCY I Web: www.ehss.info Plot No. 10 at Sheet No. FT-2 Frere Town Quarters, Karachi Prepared for: DUA Associates Office # 801, Balad Trade Center, Plot # 118, BMCHS, Block 03, Karachi Prepared by: EHS Services Date: December 2020 This document is intended only for the use of the individual or entity for which it was prepared and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any dissemination, distribution or copying of this document is strictly prohibited. SAWERA RESIDENCY - I Environmental Impact Plot No. 10 at Sheet No. FT-2 Frere Town Quarters, Karachi Assessment (EIA) 1. Introduction 17 1.1 Project Overview 18 1.2 Need for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) 21 1.3 Methodology for Environmental Assessment 22 2. Description of Project 24 2.1 Statutory Approvals 24 2.2 The Project 24 2.3 Construction & Commissioning 39 2.3.1 Pre-Construction Phase 39 2.3.2 Construction Phase 39 2.3.3 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 39 2.3.3.1 Structure Works 39 2.3.3.1.1 Dismantling of Pile Heads: 39 2.3.3.1.2 Excavation, Backfilling & Dewatering: 40 2.3.3.1.3 Laying of OFM Concrete Works: 40 2.3.3.2 Finishing Works 43 2.3.3.2.1 Masonry Works 43 2.3.3.2.2 Internal Plaster ½” thick 46 2.3.3.2.3 Tiling Works 46 2.3.3.2.4 Internal Paint Works 47 2.3.3.2.5 Polish Work for Doors Frames Only 48 2.3.3.3 Plumbing Works - OFM 48 2.3.3.3.1 Water & Drainage Piping including Valves 48 2.3.3.3.2 Fixing of Bathroom Fixtures 49 2.3.3.4 Electrical Works - OFM 50 2.3.3.4.1 Electrical Conduits 50 2.3.3.4.2 Wiring 50 1 SAWERA RESIDENCY - I Environmental Impact Plot No. 10 at Sheet No. FT-2 Frere Town Quarters, Karachi Assessment (EIA) 2.3.3.4.3 Fixing of D.Bs Boards, Switches & Holders 51 2.3.3.4.4 Wiring & Fixing of Intercom 51 2.3.3.5 Construction Material and other Supplies 52 2.3.3.6Site Restoration 52 2.4 Plumbing System 52 2.4.1 Design Codes & Standards 52 2.4.2 Scope of Plumbing System 53 2.4.2.1 Firefighting System 53 2.4.2.2 General Detail is as follows 53 2.4.2.3 Automatic Fire Sprinklers 53 2.4.2.4 Fire Pumps: 54 2.4.2.5 Plumbing & Drainage System: 54 2.4.2.6 Domestic Water Requirements 54 2.4.2.7 Soil and Drainage System 56 2.4.2.8 Sewer Disposal System 57 2.4.2.9 Storm Water Drainage System 57 2.4.2.10 Natural Gas 57 2.4.2.11 HVAC System 57 2.4.2.12 Codes & Standards 58 2.5 Electrical Works 58 2.5.1 Scope 58 2.5.2 Preliminary Electrical Load Details 59 2.5.3 Basic Electrical Systems 60 2.5.4 Power Supply 61 2.5.4.1 Source of Power Supply 61 2.5.4.2 Electrical Distribution Network 61 2.5.4.3 Emergency Systems (Stand-by Power Supply) 61 2 SAWERA RESIDENCY - I Environmental Impact Plot No. 10 at Sheet No. FT-2 Frere Town Quarters, Karachi Assessment (EIA) 2.5.5 Earthing & Lightning Protection 62 2.5.6 Wiring 62 2.5.7 Lighting and Small Power 62 2.5.8 Convenience Outlets 62 2.5.9 Ceiling Fans 62 2.5.10 Aircraft Warning Light 62 2.5.11 Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Systems 63 2.5.11.1 IT Infrastructure 63 2.5.12 Integrated Safety Systems 63 2.5.12.1 Fire Alarm Systems 63 2.5.13 Integrated IP Based Security Systems 63 2.5.13.1 IP CCTV System 63 2.5.14 Codes and Standards 64 3. Statutory Requirements 66 3.1 Administrative Framework 66 3.2 Statutory Framework 67 3.3 Constitutional Provision 69 3.4 Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014 69 3.5 Sindh EPA (Review of IEE and EIA) Regulations 2014 71 3.6 Guidelines for Public Consultation 74 3.7 Sindh Environmental Quality Standards (SEQS) 75 3.8 Sindh Prohibition of Child Employment Act, 2017 78 3.9 Land Acquisition Act, 1894 79 3.10 Cutting of Trees (Prohibition) Act, 1975 and the Protection of Trees and Bush Wood Act, 1949 79 3.11 Pakistan Panel Code, 1860 (PPC) 79 3.12 Sindh Solid Waste Management Board Act, 2014 80 3 SAWERA RESIDENCY - I Environmental Impact Plot No. 10 at Sheet No. FT-2 Frere Town Quarters, Karachi Assessment (EIA) 3.13 Disaster Management Act, 2010 80 3.14 The Sindh Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2017 80 3.15 Laws on protection of Archaeological Sites & Cultural Heritage 80 3.16 Antiquities Act, 1975 81 3.17 The Sindh Cultural Heritage (Preservation) Act, 1994 81 3.18 Sindh Condominium Act, 2014 81 3.19 Civil Aviation Rules, 1994 82 3.20 Sindh Drinking Water Policy, 2017 83 3.21 Sindh Sanitation Policy, 2016 85 3.22 Sub Soil Water (Extraction and Consumption) Regulations, 2018 86 3.23 Laws and Regulations on Urban Development 86 3.24 Karachi Strategic Development Plan 2020 88 3.25 Building Code of Pakistan, Fire Safety Provisions 2016 90 3.26 Guidelines for Sensitive and Critical Area, October 1997 92 4. Description of Environment 93 4.1 Description of the Macroenvironment: District South 93 4.2 Description of the Microenvironment 97 4.3 Physical Resource 98 4.3.1 Climatic Condition 98 4.3.2 Urban Heat Island (UHI) Effect 99 4.3.3 Terrestrial Environment: Topography, Geology, Geomorphology, Subsurface Characteristics & Seismic Coefficient 101 4.3.4 Seismicity 102 4.3.5 Ambient Air & Noise Quality 105 4.3.6 Water Resources, Water Quality and Drainage 114 4 SAWERA RESIDENCY - I Environmental Impact Plot No. 10 at Sheet No. FT-2 Frere Town Quarters, Karachi Assessment (EIA) 4.3.6.1 Hydrogeology of Karachi 114 4.3.6.2 Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply System 117 4.3.6.3 Proposed Bulk Water Supply Scheme 119 4.3.6.4 Surface water and Groundwater Quality Assessment 120 4.3.6.5 Existing Sewerage Facilities and Drainage System 121 4.3.6.6 Collection and Disposal Mechanism 124 4.3.6.7 Greater Karachi Sewerage Plan (S-III) 124 4.3.6.8 Water Governance and Management 125 4.3.7 Solid Waste Management System in Karachi 126 4.4 Description of Ecological Environment 130 4.5 Built Environment 132 4.5.1 Similar Area Survey 134 4.5.2 Land-Use Density Survey 134 4.5.3 Road Inventory Survey 135 4.5.4 Road Encroachment Survey 136 4.5.5 Traffic Count Survey 137 4.6 Socioeconomic Environment 138 4.6.1 Population Distribution 138 4.6.2 Education and Literacy 139 4.6.3 Karachi Human Development Index (HDI) 141 4.6.4 Health 141 4.6.4.1 Infant and Maternal Mortality 142 4.6.4.2 Disability in Urban Sindh 142 4.6.4.3 HIV 142 4.6.4.4 Occupational Safety and Health Situation in Urban Sindh 143 4.6.5 Housing 143 5 SAWERA RESIDENCY - I Environmental Impact Plot No. 10 at Sheet No. FT-2 Frere Town Quarters, Karachi Assessment (EIA) 4.6.6 Economy 144 4.6.6.1Employment 145 4.6.6.2 Informal Sector 146 4.6.7 Social Infrastructure and Services 147 4.6.7.1 Water Supply 147 4.6.7.2 Sewerage System 150 4.6.7.3 The Drainage System 151 4.6.7.4 Solid Waste 153 4.6.7.5 Power Supply 153 4.6.7.6 Public Transport 154 4.6.7.7 Roads 155 4.6.7.8 Fire Services 155 5. Public Consultation 156 5.1 Objectives of Stakeholders Consultation 156 5.2 Identification of Stakeholders 156 5.3 Consultation Approach & Methodology 157 5.4 Consultation Feedback 158 5.4.1 Observations/Views of the Institutional Stakeholders 158 5.5 Observations/Views of the Residents & Business Operators 161 6. Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 166 6.1 Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts in Siting of Project 166 6.2 Assessment of Impacts at the Construction and Operation stages 167 6.2.1 Demolition of Structure(s) 167 6.2.2 Building Stability 167 6.2.3 Erosion of Soil 168 6 SAWERA RESIDENCY - I Environmental Impact Plot No. 10 at Sheet No. FT-2 Frere Town Quarters, Karachi Assessment (EIA) 6.2.4 Excavation 168 6.2.5 Construction Waste 170 6.2.6 Topography and Geology 171 6.2.7 Air Quality 171 6.2.8 Construction Noise 173 6.2.9 Water Sourcing 174 6.2.10 Soil Contamination 176 6.2.11 Wastewater Generation & Disposal 177 6.2.12 Solid Waste Generation and Management 178 6.2.13 Operation of Vehicular Traffic 180 6.2.13.1 Project Information 180 6.2.13.2 Parking Analysis 181 6.2.13.3 Parking Factor 181 6.2.13.4 Parking Supply Inventory 181 6.2.13.5 Parking Demand Evaluation 182 6.2.13.6 Comparison Of Supply & Demand 182 6.2.13.7 Access Gate Queue Length Analysis 182 6.2.13.8 Scenario 01 183 6.2.13.9 Scenario 02 183 6.2.13.10 Scenario 03 184 6.2.13.11 Access Gate Queue Length Analysis Summary 185 6.2.13.12 Volume-To-Capacity Ratio Analysis 185 6.2.13.13 Arrival Flow At Adam Road 186 6.2.13.14 Departure Flow At Adam Road 186 6.2.13.15 At Mcneil Road Away From Lilly Bridge 187 6.2.13.16 At Mcneil Road Towards From Lilly Bridge 187 6.2.13.17 At Narrow Road For Project Access 188 7 SAWERA RESIDENCY - I Environmental Impact Plot No.