Annexure-Form

SHREE SOMNATH TRUST

Form 1 and Form 1(A) for Project “Development of Promenade with a retaining wall to prevent sea erosion & a public walkway along the sea front” at Somnath Temple, Town Prabhas Patan, District Gir-Somnath, Gujarat.

APRIL 2017

Kadam Environmental Consultants www.kadamenviro.com

Environment for Development FORM I, I (A) FOR THE PROJECT “DEVELOPMENT OF PROMENADE WITH A RETAINING WALL TO PREVENT SEA EROSION & A PUBLIC WALKWAY ALONG THE SEA FRONT” AT SOMNATH TEMPLE, TOWN PRABHAS PATAN, DISTRICT GIR- SHREE SOMNATH TRUST SOMNATH, GUJARAT QUALITY CONTROL

SHREE SOMNATH TRUST

Development of Promenade with a Retaining Wall to prevent Sea Erosion & a Public Walkway along the Sea Front at Somnath Temple, Town Prabhas Patan, District: Gir-Somnath, Gujarat © Kadam Environmental Consultants (‘Kadam’), April 2017

This report is released for the use of the Shree Somnath Trust, Gujarat, Regulators and relevant stakeholders solely as part of the subject project’s Environmental Clearance process. Information provided (unless attributed to referenced third parties) is otherwise copyrighted and shall not be used for any other purpose without the written consent of Kadam.

QUALITY CONTROL Form 1 and Form 1(A) for Development of Promenade with a Retaining Wall to prevent Sea Name of Erosion & a Public Walkway along the Sea Front at Somnath Temple, Town Prabhas Patan, Publication District: Gir-Somnath, Gujarat Project 1727718112 Report No. 1 Version 1 Released April 2017 Number

Prepared By Prachi Shah & Ankita Prajapati, Team Member

Reviewed By K. K. Antani, Project Coordinator

Released By Sheetal Kadam, EIA Coordinator & Director

DISCLAIMER Kadam has taken all reasonable precautions in the preparation of this report as per its auditable quality plan. Kadam also believes that the facts presented in the report are accurate as on the date it was written. However, it is impossible to dismiss absolutely, the possibility of errors or omissions. Kadam therefore specifically disclaims any liability resulting from the use or application of the information contained in this report. The information is not intended to serve as legal advice related to the individual situation.

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FORM I, I (A) FOR THE PROJECT “DEVELOPMENT OF PROMENADE WITH A RETAINING WALL TO PREVENT SEA EROSION & A PUBLIC WALKWAY ALONG THE SEA FRONT” AT SOMNATH TEMPLE, TOWN PRABHAS PATAN, DISTRICT GIR- SHREE SOMNATH TRUST SOMNATH, GUJARAT TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS

1 SCOPING ...... 2

1.1 FORM – 1 ...... 2 1.2 FORM – 1(A)...... 15

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LIST OF ANNEXURES

Annexure 1: Site Location Map ...... 26

Annexure 2: Toposheet (Open Source Map) ...... 27 Annexure 3: Site Location Map – Satellite Image ...... 28 Annexure 4: Landuse Map ...... 29

Annexure 5: Design of Proposed Development ...... 30 Annexure 6: Site Photographs ...... 31 Annexure 7: Land onership documents ...... 32

Annexure 8: Contour Map ...... 33

Annexure 9: Water Balance ...... 34

Annexure 10: Environmental Management Plan……………………………………………………………….………….35

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ABBREVIATIONS

AAQM : Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

EMP : Environmental Management Plan

KEC : Kadam Environmental Consultants

KLD : Kilo Liter per Day

MoEF : Ministry of Environment and Forests

PPE : Personal Protective Equipment

RCC : Reinforced Cement Concrete

GPCB : Gujarat Pollution Control Board

SEIAA : State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority

SEAC : State Expert Appraisal Committee

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1.2 FORM – 1(A)

(Only for construction projects listed under item 8 of the Schedule)

CHECK LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

(Project proponents are required to provide full information and wherever necessary attach explanatory notes with the Form and submit along with proposed environmental management plan & monitoring programme)

1. Land Environment

S. No. Item Details Will the existing land use get significantly altered from the project that is not consistent Yes, the existing Land use will get altered as the with the surroundings? (Proposed land use site will be developed as promenade and walkway. must conform to the approved Master Plan / Development Plan of the area. Change of land Site location plan and toposheet are provided in use if any and the statutory approval from the Annexure 1, Annexure 2 & Annexure 3. 1.1 competent authority be submitted). Attach Maps of (i) site location, (ii) surrounding Contour map is provided in Annexure 8. features of the proposed site (within 500 meters) and (iii) the site (indicating levels & A detailed 500m Land use map is provided in contours) to appropriate scales. If not available Annexure 4. attach only conceptual plans. Design of proposed development is provided in Annexure 5. Major requirements are Length of Seawall – 1500 mt. Area to be covered by Tetrapod Plot Area – 24,000 sqm Area of Promenade – 54,000 sqm Built up area 54,765 sqm List out all the major project requirements in Construction phase terms of the land area, built up area, water 1.2 Requirement: Approx. 100 KvA consumption, power requirement, connectivity, Source: Paschim Gujarat Vij community facilities, parking needs etc. Company Limited (PGVCL) Power requirement Operation phase Requirement: 38212 units Source: Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL)

Construction phase Water Source: existing water consumption supply scheme

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S. No. Item Details Requirement: 50 KLD

Operation Phase Source: existing water supply scheme Requirement : Approx. 163 kld (Refer Annexure 9 water Balance) ~1.18 km in NNE direction with Connectivity NH-8D connecting Somnath - Jetpur

What are the likely impacts of the proposed About 54,000 m2 area will be developed as activity on the existing facilities adjacent to the promenade. About 200 potted plants will be planted 1.3 proposed site? (Such as open spaces, on the Promenade. community facilities, details of the existing land Care will be taken to minimize the disturbance to use, disturbance to the local ecology) the local ecology. There will be no land disturbance due to the Will there be any significant land disturbance project. resulting in erosion, subsidence & instability? The Project area is categorized in the seismic zone 1.4 (Details of soil type, slope analysis, vulnerability III as per IS 1893:2002. The structure Design of the to subsidence, seismicity etc may be given). building will be as per Codes to negate the threat of environmental and other damages. Natural drainage will not be disturbed by proposed Will the proposal involve alteration of natural development. drainage systems? (Give details on a contour 1.5 Based on the contour survey, natural gradient shall map showing the natural drainage near the be identified. Based on gradient of the site few proposed project site) culverts will be provided under RCC box. What are the quantities of earthwork involved There will be construction of promenade with in the construction activity -cutting, filling, retaining wall and very less soil will be excavated 1.6 reclamation etc. (Give details of the quantities for the same which will be utilized on site for of earthwork involved, transport of fill materials leveling and footing. from outside the site etc.) Water requirement during construction phase will be supplied form existing water supply source. Give details regarding water supply, waste Solid waste will be segregated into biodegradable 1.7 handling etc during the construction period. and non-biodegradable wastes and collected into separate bins. These wastes would then be taken up by the Nagarpalika’s collection system. Will the low-lying areas & wetlands get altered? (Provide details of how low lying and wetlands Natural depressions existing at site will not be 1.8 are getting modified from the proposed disturbed or modified for the proposed activity. activity) Whether construction debris & waste during The construction wastes will not cause any health 1.9 construction cause health hazard? (Give hazard. Solid waste during the construction phase quantities of various types of wastes generated comprised mainly of excavated, concrete debris, will

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S. No. Item Details during construction including the construction be used at site for recycle. labour and the means of disposal) Surplus earth will be used for back filling and green belt Development. Waste will be used as manure by composting for recycle.

2. Water Environment

S. No. Item Details Construction phase Give the total quantity of water requirement for Source: existing water supply scheme the proposed project with the breakup of Requirement: 50 KLD 2.1 requirements for various uses. How will the water requirement met? State the sources & quantities Operation Phase and furnish a water balance statement. Source: existing water supply scheme Requirement : Approx. 163 kld Not Applicable as water will not be required at What is the capacity (dependable flow or yield) of operational phase. 2.2 the proposed source of water? Water in workers quarters will be supplied from existing W/S scheme. What is the quality of water required, in case, the supply is not from a municipal source? (Provide 2.3 Source: Existing water supply scheme physical, chemical, biological characteristics with class of water quality) How much of the water requirement can be met Not Applicable as waste water will be discharge in 2.4 from the recycling of treated wastewater? (Give municipal sewer line at operational phase. the details of quantities, sources and usage) Will there be diversion of water from other users? 2.5 (Please assess the impacts of the project on other Not applicable. existing uses and quantities of consumption) What is the incremental pollution load from wastewater generated from the proposed 2.6 activity? (Give details of the quantities and Not Applicable. composition of wastewater generated from the proposed activity) Give details of the water requirements met from 2.7 water harvesting? Furnish details of the facilities Not Applicable. created. What would be the impact of the land use changes occurring due to the proposed project on The proposed development of promenade will the runoff characteristics (quantitative as well as cause positive impact on land use as retaining 2.8 qualitative) of the area in the post construction wall will help to reduce flooding or cyclonic phase on a long-term basis? Would it aggravate activity from sea, soil erosion will be stopped by the problems of flooding or water logging in any using tetrapods at site. way? 2.9 What are the impacts of the proposal on the Not Applicable as no ground water abstraction

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S. No. Item Details ground water? (Will there be tapping of ground will be proposed. water; give the details of ground water table, recharging capacity, and approvals obtained from competent authority, if any) What precautions/measures are taken to prevent Care will be taken to discharge water to drainage, the run-off from construction activities polluting so possibility of pollution from construction run- 2.10 land & aquifers? (Give details of quantities and off is prevented. Also, subsurface work will be the measures taken to avoid the adverse impacts) carried out only during non-monsoon period. How is the storm water from within the site managed? (State the provisions made to avoid Based on the contour survey, natural gradient 2.11 flooding of the area, details of the drainage shall be identified. Based on gradient of the site facilities provided along with a site layout few culverts will be provided under RCC box. indication contour levels) Workers will be employed from local villages as far as possible & especially for all works where Will the deployment of construction labourers special skills are not required. During construction particularly in the peak period lead to unsanitary 2.12 phase, on-site sanitation facilities will be conditions around the project site (Justify with provided. Apart from these, all the basic proper explanation) facilities/amenities will be provided to laborers during entire period of construction. Construction phase Onsite sanitation facilities will be Disposed What on-site facilities are provided for the through existing sewage disposal facilities. collection, treatment & safe disposal of sewage?

2.13 (Give details of the quantities of wastewater Operation phase generation, treatment capacities with technology & facilities for recycling and disposal) Public toilets will be provided at site for proper sanitation facility and it will be Disposed through existing sewage disposal facilities. Give details of dual plumbing system if treated 2.14 waste used is used for flushing of toilets or any Not Applicable. other use.

3. Vegetation

S. No. Item Details Is there any threat of the project to the 3.1 biodiversity? (Give a description of the local Not Applicable ecosystem with it’s unique features, if any) Will the construction involve extensive clearing or modification of vegetation? (Provide a detailed No trees will be cut during proposed 3.2 account of the trees & vegetation affected by the development. project) What are the measures proposed to be taken to Due to the proposed development, likely positive 3.3 minimize the likely impacts on important site impacts will occur as sea erosion will be reduced features (Give details of proposal for tree due to use of tetrapods, retaining wall will also

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S. No. Item Details plantation, landscaping, creation of water bodies provide protection to human habitation against etc along with a layout plan to an appropriate natural calamities like tides, waves, tsunamis as scale) well as act as a protective barrier.

4. Fauna

S. No. Item Details Project site contains natural water bodies, Is there likely to be any displacement of fauna- seasonal aquatic fauna are involved. Measures 4.1 both terrestrial and aquatic or creation of barriers will be taken to minimize the disturbance to for their movement? Provide the details. them. Any direct or indirect impacts on the avifauna of No direct and indirect adverse impact is 4.2 the area? Provide details. envisaged to fauna due to the project. Prescribe measures such as corridors, fish ladders The proposed structure will minimize human 4.3 etc to mitigate adverse impacts on fauna. intervention with aqua fauna.

5. Air Environment

S. No. Item Details Will the project increase atmospheric concentration of gases & result in heat islands? (Give details of background air quality levels with The proposed development is of promenade with 5.1 predicted values based on dispersion models retaining wall. taking into account the increased traffic generation as a result of the proposed constructions) Dust would be generated only during the What are the impacts on generation of dust, construction phase of the project. This would be smoke, odorous fumes or other hazardous gases? 5.2 controlled by sprinkling of water. Give details in relation to all the meteorological No hazardous gases will be generated during the parameters. proposed project. Will the proposal create shortage of parking space Proposed development will not create shortage of for vehicles? Furnish details of the present level of parking due to Parking facilities are already transport infrastructure and measures proposed 5.3 provided for with area of 60000 to 70000 sq.m for improvement including the traffic with approx. 2600 car park/day, it is also management at the entry & exit to the project sufficient for proposed development. site.

Details are provided as under: Provide details of the movement patterns with S. Minimum internal roads, bicycle tracks, pedestrian Type 5.4 No. Width (m) pathways, footpaths etc., with areas under each Public Walkway / 1. 8.00 category. Promenade 2. Entire Structure 54.51

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S. No. Item Details There would be minimum increase in noise, due to vehicular movement in the surrounding area. Will there be significant increase in traffic noise & Proper signage and trained staff will be provided 5.5 vibrations? Give details of the sources and the for traffic control around the proposed project as measures proposed for mitigation of the above. well as access control of people wishing to reach the promenade and the beach beyond it. Construction Phase: Proper remedial measures will be adopted to minimize the temporary effect. Personnel What will be the impact of DG sets & other Protective Equipments (PPEs) will be provided to equipment on noise levels & vibration in & 5.6 reduce impact. ambient air quality around the project site?

Provide details. Operation Phase: DG sets with acoustic enclosure of 125 KvA will be used during power failure only

6. Aesthetics

S. No. Item Details Will the proposed constructions in any way result No, the project will enhance the aesthetics of the in the obstruction of a view, scenic amenity or 6.1 area and add to improvements to the tourism landscapes? Are these considerations taken into infrastructure and amenities. account by the proponents? Will there be any adverse impacts from new This will be entirely new construction and will not 6.2 constructions on the existing structures? What are have any adverse impact on the existing the considerations taken into account? structures. Whether there are any local considerations of 6.3 urban form & urban design influencing the design - criteria? They may be explicitly spelt out. Yes, the archaeological site is present in nearby areas. Are there any anthropological or archaeological Prabhas Patan Museum from the basis of sites or artifacts nearby? State if any other 6.4 Somnath Temple, is ~0.42 km in the East- significant features in the vicinity of the proposed southeast (ESE) direction from North-northwest site have been considered. end and ~1.07 km in northwest (NW) direction from Southeastern end of the proposed structure.

7. Socio-Economic Aspects

S. No. Item Details Construction phase: Will the proposal result in any changes to the Limited temporary change in the local 7.1 demographic structure of local population? demographic structure is envisaged for the Provide the details. project due to employment opportunities and

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S. No. Item Details there will be influx of labourers for short duration.

Operation phase: A slight increase to local populace may result due to management of sanitation on the promenade. Visitors / tourists of Somnath Temple may visit the promenade for a short while, No permanent influx at the site. Give details of the existing social infrastructure The site is in proximity to Somnath Temple at 7.2 around the proposed project. Prabhas Patan. No, Local communities have a symbiotic & Will the project cause adverse effects on local mutually beneficial interaction with the communities, disturbance to sacred sites or other developments. 7.3 cultural values? What are the safeguards Also the proposed development will increase the proposed? significance and beautification of temple and Prabhas Patan as a whole.

8. Building Material

S. No. Item Details May involve the use of building materials with high-embodied energy. Are the construction Materials like Stone, Sand, Gravel, Cement, materials produced with energy efficient aggregate & Reinforcement Steel. Seawall will be 8.1 processes? (Give details of energy conservation made from locally available stones and parapet. measures in the selection of building materials And walkway will be made from RCC, materials. and their energy efficiency) Transportation of raw material will cause impacts for short-term only. The air pollution will be minimized by water sprinklers and by covering Transport and handling of materials during the vehicles during transport. The trucks used for construction may result in pollution, noise & transport will be thoroughly checked for emission 8.2 public nuisance. What measures are taken to parameters and will be properly maintained. minimize the impacts? Transport vehicles will be maintained and PUC certified for air emissions from exhausts. Also construction will be stopped during night time to reduce pollution. Stones and RCC blocks will be used. Excavated Are recycled materials used in roads and 8.3 earth shall be used for filling and making structures? State the extent of savings achieved? pathways. During the operation phase, solid wastes would be mainly food wastes, recyclable wastes and Give details of the methods of collection, biodegradable wastes (flowers, plants etc.). The 8.4 segregation & disposal of the garbage generated quantity of generated Solid waste will be ~ 724 during the operation phases of the project. Kg/day. The solid waste will be collected in Bins into biodegradable waste and recyclable waste.

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S. No. Item Details The non-biodegradable waste would be sent to the municipal solid waste collection system. The recyclable waste will be sold off to authorized recyclers.

9. Energy Conservation

S. No. Item Details

Give details of the power requirements, source of supply, backup source etc. What is the energy Source: Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited 9.1 consumption assumed per square foot of built-up (PGVCL) area? How have you tried to minimize energy consumption? Operational Phase: What type of, and capacity of, power back-up do 9.2 50% lighting requirement as back up with D.G. you plan to provide? set of 125 KvA with acoustic enclosures. What are the characteristics of the glass you plan to use? Provide specifications of its characteristics 9.3 Not Applicable related to both short wave and long wave radiation? What passive solar architectural features are 9.4 being used in the building? Illustrate the Not Applicable for construction of retaining wall applications made in the proposed project. Does the layout of streets & buildings maximize the potential for solar energy devices? Have you 9.5 considered the use of street lighting, emergency LED lights and 10% solar lights would be used on lighting and solar hot water systems for use in the promenade. the building complex? Substantiate with details. Is shading effectively used to reduce cooling/heating loads? What principles have been 9.6 used to maximize the shading of Walls on the Not Applicable East and the West and the Roof? How much energy saving has been effected? Do the structures use energy-efficient space conditioning, lighting and mechanical systems? Provide technical details. Provide details of the 9.7 transformers and motor efficiencies, lighting Not Applicable intensity and air-conditioning load assumptions? Are you using CFC and HCFC free chillers? Provide specifications. What are the likely effects of the building activity in altering the microclimates? Provide a self- 9.8 Not Applicable assessment on the likely impacts of the proposed construction on creation of heat island & inversion

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S. No. Item Details

effects? What are the thermal characteristics of the building envelope? (a) roof; (b) external walls; 9.9 and (c) fenestration? Give details of the material Not Applicable used and the U-values or the R-values of the individual components. What precautions & safety measures are 9.10 proposed against fire hazards? Furnish details of Not Applicable emergency plans. If you are using glass as wall material provides 9.11 details and specifications including emissivity and Not Applicable thermal characteristics. What is the rate of air infiltration into the 9.12 building? Provide details of how you are Not Applicable mitigating the effects of infiltration. To what extent the non-conventional energy technologies are utilized in the overall energy LED and 10% Solar street lights would be used 9.13 consumption? Provide details of the renewable on the promenade. energy technologies used.

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10. Environment Management Plan S. No. Item Details The Environment Management Plan would consist of all mitigation measures for each item wise activity to be undertaken during the construction, operation and the entire life cycle to minimize adverse environmental impacts as a result of the 10.1 Details are provided in Annexure 10. activities of the project. It would also delineate the environmental monitoring plan for compliance of various environmental regulations. It will state the steps to be taken in case of emergency such as accidents at the site including fire.

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ANNEXURES

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Annexure 1: Site Location Map

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FORM I, I (A) FOR THE PROJECT “DEVELOPMENT OF PROMENADE WITH A RETAINING WALL TO PREVENT SEA EROSION & A PUBLIC WALKWAY ALONG THE SEA FRONT” AT SOMNATH SHREE SOMNATH TRUST TEMPLE, TOWN PRABHAS PATAN, DISTRICT GIR-SOMNATH, GUJARAT ANNEXURE

Annexure 2: Toposheet (Open Source Map)

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Annexure 3: Site Location Map – Satellite Image

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Annexure 4: Land use Map (500 m)

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Annexure 5: Design of Proposed Development

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Annexure 6: Site Photographs

Project site below Samudra Darshan guest House Head end of proposed seawall

Top end of proposed seawall at checkdam Checkdam of Triveni Sangam inspection wall

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Annexure 7: Land ownership documents

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Annexure 8: Contour Map

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Annexure 9: Water Balance

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Annexure 10: Environmental Management Plan

1. Structure of EMP

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is the key to ensure a safe and clean environment. The desired results from the environmental mitigation measures proposed in the project may not be obtained without a management plan to assure its proper implementation & function. The EMP envisages the plans for the proper implementation of mitigation measures to reduce the adverse impacts arising out of the project activities. EMP has been prepared addressing the issues like:

 Pollution control/mitigation measures for abatement of the undesirable impacts caused during the construction and operation stage

 Details of management plans (Landscape plan, Solid waste management plan etc.)

 Post project environmental monitoring programme to be undertaken

 Expenditures for environmental protection measures and budget for EMP

2. Proposed Environmental Mitigation Measures

The major impacts due to different project activities were identified. The mitigation measures proposed for the impacts constitute the part of Environmental Management Plan (EMP). The environmental mitigation measures for construction and operation phases have been given in below table.

Proposed Environmental Mitigation Measures after remaining Construction Work

Mitigation Measures Area Construction Stage: • Toilet and drinking water facilities for construction workers will be provided by the contractor Water quality at the construction site to avoid unhygienic condition at site. • Dust suppression measures will be undertaken such as regular sprinkling of water around vulnerable areas of the construction site by suitable methods to control fugitive dust during earthwork and construction material handling/over hauling. Air quality • Properly tuned construction machinery & vehicles in good working condition with low noise & emission will be used and engines will be turned off when not in use. • Covering vehicles which transport fine materials such as sand. Noise level • Provision of ear muffs etc. to construction personnel exposed to high noise levels. • Waste construction materials will be recycled and excess construction debris will be disposed Solid wastes at designated places in tune with the local norms. • Appropriate landscape including plantation of evergreen and ornamental flowering shrubs and Landscape ground covers at open spaces will be done, which would serve the dual purpose of controlling fugitive dust and improving the aesthetics of the area. • Adequate safety measures complying with the occupational safety manuals will be adopted to Safety prevent accidents/hazards to the construction workers. Operation Stage: Water quality • Sewage generated from public toilets (if any) on the promenade will be collected and disposed

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into municipal sewer line. • Solid wastes will be segregated into organic and inorganic components. • The recyclable inorganic wastes will be sold to authorized recyclers. Solid wastes • The bio-degradable wastes will be used for composting and compost will be used for gardening purpose. Landscape • Proper maintenance of landscape round the year including replacement of the decayed plants. • Adequate safety measures complying with the occupational safety manuals to prevent Safety accidents/hazards to the maintenance workers.

3. Environment Management Cell

An Environment Management Cell (EMC) will be responsible for implementation of the post project-monitoring plan for this project. The composition of the Environment Management Cell and responsibilities of its various members are given in below table.

Environment Management Cell

S. No. Designation Proposed responsibility

1. Senior Executive Director Environmental policy and directions Overall responsibility for environment management and decision 2. Advisor (Environment) making for all environmental issues Overall in-charge of operation of environment management facilities. Ensuring legal compliance by properly undertaking 3. Executive Director activities as laid down by various regulatory agencies from time to time and interacting with the same Secondary responsibility for environment management and decision 4. General Manager making for all environmental issues 5. Site Engineers Ensure environmental monitoring as per appropriate procedures

4. General Principles in Greenbelt Design

Plants grown in such a way to function as pollutant sinks are collectively referred as greenbelts. These plants should also provide an aesthetic backdrop for persons using the site and for the surrounding community.

General principles in greenbelt design considered for this study are:

 Type of pollution (air, noise, water and land pollution) likely from the activities at the site

 The plant species which can be planted in the area.

 Soil quality in the area

Greenbelt is designed to minimize the predicted levels of the possible air and noise pollutants. While designing the scheme the following facilities are considered:

 Along the sea wall or walkway area

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Greenbelt Management

It is presumed that the selected plants will be grown as per normal horticultural practice and the authorities responsible for the plantation will make adequate provisions for water and protection of the saplings. A budgetary cost estimate is also prepared for greenbelt development.

Water source

Water supply from exiting water supply scheme. Water tankers may also be used at the initial stages of development of the plant.

Excavation

 The area around the excavation would be kept clear of surface encumbrances.

 Water should not be allowed to accumulate in the excavation.

 Adjacent structures would be stored in accordance with the design documents to prevent collapse.

 Guardrails or some other means of protecting people from falling into the trench/excavation would be present.

 The trench or excavation would be shored or sloped to prevent cave-ins.

Electrical Safety

 If work has to be done near an overhead power line, the line must be de-energized and grounded before work is started.

 Anytime electrical equipment is deactivated for repair, the equipment will be locked out and tagged at the point where it can be energized.

 The Contractor would provide the necessary safety equipment, supplies and monitoring equipment to their personnel.

Cranes

 A competent person has been designated to supervise activities that require the use of cranes.

 Cranes would not be operated near any power lines.

 All picks would be carefully planned to ensure that the crane adequately hoist the load.

 The hoisting signals would be posted on the exterior of the crane.

Occupational Noise Exposure

 The Contractor should implement engineering controls to reduce noise levels.

 The Contractor should provide hearing protection to employees that are exposed to noise levels above the permissible limit.

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