Environment Arabia Consultancy Services

Infrastructure & Utilities Project Descriptions

December 2014

GPIC Environmental Compliance Manual Client: GPIC Location: , Bahrain Dates: January 2014

Environment Arabia was commissioned by GPIC to undertake a review of GPIC’s Environmental Compliance Manual. This document is used by GPIC as an environmental management tool to ensure their compliance with all applicable national and international legislation. GPIC have developed a draft document and were seeking a third party review and verification.

KSA-BAH Rail Link Environmental Impact Assessment Client: SNC Lavalin Location: Coastal Waters between KSA and BAH Dates: July 2014 – On-Going

Environment Arabia was appointed by the King Fahd Causeway Authority through SNC Lavalin to undertake an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed Rail Link connecting the Kingdom of with the Kingdom of Bahrain which will form part of the GCC Rail Network.

The EIA involved extensive field work in the marine and terrestrial environment and consultation with government and non-government organizations. The EIA is being undertaken as part of a feasibility study which will see two alternative options for the Rail Link being considered. Socio-economics, air quality, noise & vibration, marine ecology, marine water & sediment quality, and fisheries will all be assessed in detail as part of this EIA.

Road Connectivity to Al Madina Al Shamaliya (N-Road) Environmental Impact Assessment Client: Parsons Global Services Ltd Location: North Eastern Coast of Bahrain Dates: July 2012 – January 2013

Environment Arabia was appointed by the Ministry of Works (MoW) through Parsons Global Services Limited (PGSL) to undertake an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed Road Connectivity to Al Madina Al Shamaliya (AMAS) – known as N-Road. The N- Road is to be located in part on reclaimed land developed along the north coast of the Kingdom of Bahrain, off the villages of Karranah, Jid Al

Haj, Barbar, and Budaiya.

The EIA involved extensive consultation with government and non-government organizations, in addition to the fishermen and villagers who will be affected by this project. Socio-economics, air quality, noise & vibration, marine ecology, marine water & sediment quality, and archaeology were all assessed in detail as part of this EIA.

Marina West Development Utility Plants Environmental Impact Assessment Client: Tabreed Bahrain and Energy Central Location: Marina West Development, Janabiya, Bahrain Dates: April 2009 – June 2009

In April 2009, Environment Arabia was commissioned by Tabreed Bahrain and Energy Central to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed Marina West Utility Plants (MWUPs). The MWUPs consist of a district cooling plant (DCP), a sewage treatment plant (STP) and a reverse osmosis plant (ROP). The project includes for one seawater intake and a combined outfall discharge.

Specialist studies involved hydrodynamic modelling, marine ecology & fisheries, and water & sediment quality.

North Causeway Environmental Management Plan Client: Six Construct Location: Manama, Bahrain Dates: September 2010 – August 2013

Environment Arabia was commissioned by a joint venture between Six Construct – Haji Hassan Group J.V. (referred to hence forth as the Main Contractor (MC)) in September 2010 to produce an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the construction works associated with the North Manama Causeway (NMC – the ‘project’) project within the Kingdom of Bahrain. The project is located geographically within two clearly distinct areas including that which falls within the land mass occupied by the Development (BBD) and that which falls within Publicly Accessible Areas (i.e. existing road networks - PAA).

The EMP was awarded to Environment Arabia following a completed EIA undertaken by a third party environmental consultant. Environment Arabia also carried out the construction monitoring until August 2013, and environmental audit reports were submitted to the Supreme Council for Environment on a monthly basis.

Muharraq Sewage Treatment Plant Environmental Impact Assessment Client: Ministry of Works, Kingdom of Bahrain Location: Hidd Area, Bahrain Dates: July 2010 – December 2010

The Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, jointly represented by the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Works and the Economic Development Board, engaged a consultant consortium (HSBC Limited, Norton Rose and Fichtner) to develop the STP and sewage conveyance Project on a Build, Own and Operate (BOO) basis. This work included for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the potential effects associated with the construction and operation of the proposed STP and sewage conveyance system. The EIA was awarded to Environment Arabia and included specialist studies in soil and groundwater quality, waste management, air quality and odour, noise, marine ecology, water & sediment quality and hydrodynamic modelling. A construction and operation EMP was also prepared for this project and Environmental Arabia is currently undertaking the environmental monitoring of the construction phase.

Proposed Site for the Muharraq Sewage Treatment Plant Baseline Odour Survey Client: Samsung Engineering Ltd Location: Hidd Area, Bahrain Dates: October 2012

Following a completed EIA for Muharraq Sewage Treatment Plant, Environment Arabia was appointed by Samsung Engineering Ltd to prepare an Odour Baseline Report by carrying out a baseline survey of hydrogen sulphide gas concentration in the ambient air.

The EIA identified that the operation of the STP and its associated Intermediate Lifting Station (ILS) may give rise to odour / hydrogen sulphide concentrations in ambient air quality in the area surrounding the STP plant and the ILS. The odour monitoring was conducted using a Jerome J605 Hydrogen Sulphide Analyser.

Boat Fuelling Station, Operational Environmental Management Plan and Oil Spill Contingency Plan Client: Durrat Al Bahrain Location: Durral Al Bahrain Dates: April 2012

Durrat Al Bahrain commissioned Environment Arabia to prepare an Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) and Oil Spill Contingency Plan (OSCP) for the proposed Boat Fuelling Station onsite, as per the request of the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE).

Sewage Treatment Plant, Durrat Al Bahrain Operation Environmental Management Plan Client: Durrat Al Bahrain Location: Durrat, Bahrain Dates: March 2012

Durrat Al Bahrain commissioned Environment Arabia to produce an Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) for an onsite Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) with an expected capacity of 600 m3/day.

International Port of Abu Dhabi (IPAD) Environmental Feasibility and Guidance Client: Royal Haskoning (Dubai) for IPAD Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Dates: January 2007 – May 2007

Royal Haskoning was requested to prepare an engineering feasibility study that identified and highlighted the key features of the proposed IPAD. The study identified (amongst others) the type of port required including estimates on volumes of trade, its planned phased development and associated costs.

As part of the study, environmental issues needed to be taken into account as incorporation of mitigation within the design phase represents best practice and adherence to local and international legislation. Environment Arabia was commissioned to prepare this environmental feasibility and guidance document at this early stage of planning.

Sitra Power and Desalination Station Flow Modelling and Environmental Studies Client: Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) Location: Sitra Dates: August 2009

In 2009, Environment Arabia was commissioned by the Electricity & Water Authority (EWA) to undertake an environmental assessment of the Sitra Power and Desalination Station (SPDS) area, which was previously studied in 2005 to assess the adverse impacts of adjacent land reclamation activities on the operational regime of the Station.

The study was undertaken in conjunction with HR Wallingford and involved secondary data collection, consultations, a loading survey, review of water quality standards as well as water and sediment quality assessment. The study also included defining a buffer zone against future reclamation activities in the area, which is currently being used by the Government of Bahrain to determine future reclamation projects around the Sitra area.

Al Dur Integrated Power & Desalination Plant Marine Baseline Surveys, Noise Monitoring, Soil Quality Investigation and Reporting Client: 5 Capitals Location: Al Dur Dates: August 2008

Environment Arabia was commissioned by 5 Capitals Environmental and Management Consulting on May 2008 to conduct baseline environmental surveys for the Al Dur Independent Water and Power Plant (IWPP) site. The study area is located on Bahrain’s southeastern coast and encompassed terrestrial, intertidal and marine habitats.

The studies were undertaken by Environment Arabia during the month of June, followed by specialist surveys which were carried out in September. The report which presented details and results of those studies was utilized by the Client for its own Environmental Impact Assessment Study.

Al Seef Tabreed District Cooling Plant Environmental Scoping Client: Tabreed Bahrain Location: Seef District, Bahrain Dates: December 2007 – March 2008

Environment Arabia was commissioned by Tabreed Bahrain, in December 2007, to undertake an environmental scoping study on the proposed Al Seef District Cooling Plant. The Scoping Report was prepared according to the requirements of the SCE and identified those impacts thought to be potentially significant or non-significant, and those that required further studies to determine the level of significance within an EIA. Formal consultation with interested parties and stakeholders, and secondary baseline data collection formed an important part of the scoping study.

Diplomatic Area District Cooling Plant, Tabreed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Client: Tabreed Bahrain Location: Manama, Bahrain Dates: June 2005 – June 2006 Environment Arabia was commissioned in June 2005 by Tabreed Bahrain to undertake an EIA and prepare an Environmental Evaluation Report for the proposed Tabreed Bahrain District Cooling Plant in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. The key aim of this study was to investigate and identify specific environmental issues of concern relating to the intake and outfall of the cooling water plant. In particular, the EIA investigated the potential for the development to impact upon the marine environment, in addition to the potential for the marine environment to directly impact upon the efficiency and operation of the proposed cooling water plant, through sedimentation and bio-fouling of the intake pipe.

Sitra Power Station and Desalination Plant (SPSDP) Baseline Environmental Conditions Report Client: Ismail A. Rasool Mohammed (I.A.R.) Local & International Agents Location: Sitra, Bahrain Dates: March 2005 – July 2005

Environment Arabia carried out a Baseline Environmental Conditions Report to describe the seawater and sediment quality, bathymetry, and hydrodynamic modelling around the SPDP. The aim was to confirm though specialised scientific studies, whether the reclamation activities undertaken by IAR have had a detrimental effect on the operation of the SPSDP with regards to a number of physical and biological parameters. In addition, a number of recommendations were made with regard short and long-term solutions to ensure that the identified problems were not encountered again in the future.

Oman Wastewater Services Company (OWSC), Oman Environmental Consultancy Services Client: OWSC Location: Governate of Muscat Dates: October 2004 – March 2005

Environment Arabia was commissioned by OWSC to undertake an environmental audit of the existing sewage treatment plants, sewage networks, sewage pumping stations, effluent distribution, and grit / oil, grease and sludge disposal in the Governorate of Muscat, Oman.

Muscat Wastewater Scheme Project Environmental Impact Assessment Client: Khatib & Alami and Metcalf & Eddy (KAME) project team Location: Muscat, Oman Dates: August 2003 – December 2003

Environment Arabia and hydrologists from Royal Haskoning carried out an EIA for this 20-year project to provide Muscat city with a new sewerage network, two pumping stations and a new Sewage Treatment Plant, which will utilise state-of-the-art membrane filter technology. The work included a terrestrial ecological survey.

New Power Station Management and Co-ordination of Marine EIA Contracts, Surveys and Reporting Client: Parsons Brinkerhof Power UK Location: Az-Zour North, Kuwait Dates: December 2001 – July 2004

The existing power plant at Az-Zour South, situated ~100km south of Kuwait City on the SE coast entering the , had a total installed capacity of 2500MW generated by 5 or 6 Steam/Turbine Generator Units each giving 400 – 500MW maximum continuous rating of 0.85 power factor. The intention was to double power capacity. Environment Arabia were subcontracted to oversee and manage the scoping, planning, preparation of ToR for the marine EIA, ecological sampling and surveying and coastal studies, analysis of tenders & supervision. The scope of study also included sediment dispersion modelling and ecological impact (e.g. on fisheries resource) from dredging and reclamation. Environment Arabia staff were also responsible for the supervision of the drilling of exploratory boreholes during the geotechnical soil investigations carried out in February 2003.