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Final Report January 2021 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) NADEEM JINNAH ICON 0 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Nadeem Jinnah ICON Residencial cum commercial Project Plot No. A, COM-3/1-A, Sector 40, Scheme 33, Karachi FINAL REPORT January 2021 Environmental Impact Environment, Health & Safety Services Assessment (EIA) 701, Greens Two Building Plot No. 155-S, Sir Syed Road, Nadeem Jinnah P.E.C.H.S Block-2, Karachi Contact # +92-300-0320332 ICON WhatsApp # +92-345-2447202 Residencial cum commercial Email: [email protected] Project Web: www.ehss.info Plot No. COM-3/1-A, Sector 40, Scheme 33, Karachi Prepared for: N.B Enterprises Builders and Developers Prepared by: EHS Services Date: January 2021 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. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Plot No. A, COM-3/1-A, Sector 40, Scheme 33, Karachi 1. Introduction 7 1.1 Project Brief 13 1.2 Need for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) 17 1.3 Methodology for Environmental Assessment 18 2. Description of Project 20 2.1 Status of Approvals 21 2.2 Objectives of Project 21 2.3 Construction & Commissioning 33 2.3.1 Pre-Construction Phase 33 2.3.2 Construction Phase 33 2.3.3 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 33 2.3.3.1 Structure Works 33 2.3.3.1.1 Dismantling of Pile Heads: 33 2.3.3.1.2 Excavation, Backfilling & Dewatering: 34 2.3.3.1.3 Laying of OFM Concrete Works: 35 2.3.3.2 Finishing Works 38 2.3.3.2.1 Masonry Works 38 2.3.3.2.2 Internal Plaster ½” thick 40 2.3.3.2.3 Tiling Works 41 2.3.3.2.4 Internal Paint Works 41 2.3.3.2.5 Polish Work for Doors Frames Only 42 2.3.3.3 Plumbing Works - OFM 42 2.3.3.3.1 Water & Drainage Piping including Valves 42 2.3.3.3.2 Fixing of Bathroom Fixtures 43 2.3.3.4 Electrical Works - OFM 44 2.3.3.4.1 Electrical Conduits 44 2.3.3.4.2 Wiring 45 2.3.3.4.3 Fixing of D.Bs Boards, Switches & Holders 45 2.3.3.4.4 Wiring & Fixing of Intercom 46 1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Plot No. A, COM-3/1-A, Sector 40, Scheme 33, Karachi 2.3.3.5 Construction Material and other Supplies 46 2.3.3.6 Site Restoration 47 2.4 Plumbing & Electrical System 47 2.4.1 Plumbing System 47 2.4.2 Electrical & Allied Works 50 2.4.3 Preliminary Electrical Load Details 50 2.4.3.1 Firefighting System 51 2.4.4 Gas Supplies 51 3. Statutory Requirements 52 3.1 Administrative Framework 52 3.2 Statutory Framework 53 3.3 Constitutional Provision 55 3.4 Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014 55 3.5 Sindh EPA (Review of IEE and EIA) Regulations 2014 58 3.6 Guidelines for Public Consultation 59 3.7 Sindh Environmental Quality Standards (SEQS) 60 3.8 Sindh Prohibition of Child Employment Act, 2017 64 3.9 Land Acquisition Act, 1894 64 3.10 Cutting of Trees (Prohibition) Act, 1975 and the Protection of Trees and Bush Wood Act, 1949 64 3.11 Pakistan Panel Code, 1860 (PPC) 65 3.12 Sindh Solid Waste Management Board Act, 2014 65 3.13 Disaster Management Act, 2010 65 3.14 The Sindh Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2017 65 3.15 Laws on protection of Archaeological Sites & Cultural Heritage 66 3.16 Antiquities Act, 1975 66 3.17 The Sindh Cultural Heritage (Preservation) Act, 1994 66 3.18 Sindh Condominium Act, 2014 67 3.19 Civil Aviation Rules, 1994 67 2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Plot No. A, COM-3/1-A, Sector 40, Scheme 33, Karachi 3.20 Sindh Drinking Water Policy, 2017 68 3.21 Sindh Sanitation Policy, 2016 70 3.22 Sub Soil Water (Extraction and Consumption) Regulations, 2018 71 3.23 Cantonment Board Malir – Bye Laws 71 3.24 Building Code of Pakistan, Fire Safety Provisions 2016 72 3.25 Guidelines for Sensitive and Critical Area, October 1997 74 4. Description of Environment 75 4.1 Description of Physical Environment 78 4.1.1 Geology, Geomorphology and Soil 78 4.1.2 Seismicity 81 4.1.3 Liquefaction Features Caused by Earthquake 84 4.2 Meteorology and Climate 85 4.2.1 Temperature 86 4.2.2 Precipitation 87 4.2.3 Humidity 90 4.2.4 Wind Speed & Direction 91 4.2.5 Urban Heat Island (UHI) Effect 92 4.3 Ambient Air Quality & Noise 94 4.4 Water Resources, Water Quality and Drainage 101 4.1.1.1 Emerging Drainage issues of Authorities’ Response 114 4.4.1 Water Quality 116 4.4.2 Storm Water Drainage 121 4.5 Ecology 123 4.6 Description of Socio-Economic Environment 124 4.6.1 Macro Environment of The City Karachi District 124 4.6.2 Administrative Division 124 4.6.3 Land Use 125 4.6.4 Road Network Infrastructure 125 4.6.5 Demography 126 3 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Plot No. A, COM-3/1-A, Sector 40, Scheme 33, Karachi 4.6.6 Households and Average Household Size in Karachi 128 4.6.7 Economic and Livelihood Conditions 128 4.6.8 Health Facilities 129 4.6.9 Education 130 4.6.10 Solid Waste Management 131 4.6.11 Traffic 131 4.6.12 Utilities 131 5. Public Consultation 132 5.1 Objectives of Stakeholders Consultation 132 5.2 Identification of Stakeholders 132 5.3 Consultation Approach & Methodology 133 5.4 Consultation Feedback 134 5.5 Observations/Views of the Institutional Stakeholders 138 6. Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 141 6.1 Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts in Siting of Project 142 6.2 Assessment of Impacts at the Construction and Operation stages 143 6.2.1 Building Stability 143 6.2.2 Erosion of Soil 145 6.2.3 Excavation 145 6.2.4 Construction Waste 147 6.2.5 Air Quality 147 6.2.6 Construction Noise 149 6.2.7 Water Sourcing 150 6.2.8 Soil Contamination 151 6.2.9 Wastewater Generation & Disposal 151 6.2.10 Solid Waste Generation and Management 152 6.2.11 Operation of Vehicular Traffic 154 Parking Analysis 155 Access Gate Queue Length Analysis 156 4 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Plot No. A, COM-3/1-A, Sector 40, Scheme 33, Karachi Volume-To-Capacity Ratio Analysis 156 Bus Frequency Analysis 156 Extended Influential Contour of the Project Area 157 Modal Percentages at Nearby Intersection 158 Recommendations Based on Influential Contour 158 6.2.12 Fire Hazards and Life Safety 161 6.2.13 Energy use 162 6.2.14 Materials Selection 163 6.2.15 Disturbance to Wildlife 164 6.2.16 Potential Impacts on Socio-economic Environment 164 6.2.17 Cultural Resources 166 6.2.18 Land-use and Aesthetics 166 6.2.19 Impacts Rating 167 7. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) 170 7.1 Introduction 170 7.2 Objectives 170 7.3 Structure of the EMP 171 7.4 Legislation and Guidelines 171 7.5 Organizational Structure and Roles and Responsibilities 171 7.5.1 Organizational Structure 171 7.5.2 Roles and Responsibilities 172 7.5.2.1 General 172 7.5.3 Planning and Design of the Operations 172 7.5.4 Implementation of the Operation 173 7.5.5 Communication and Documentation 174 7.5.6 Maintenance of the EMP 175 7.5.7 Environmental Health and Safety Management System 176 7.5.8 Health and Safety during Construction Phase 176 7.5.9 Health and Safety during Operation Phase 177 5 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Plot No. A, COM-3/1-A, Sector 40, Scheme 33, Karachi 7.5.10 Emergency Response Plan 177 7.5.10.1 Objectives 177 7.5.10.2 Emergency Response Manuals 177 7.5.11 Environmental Compliance Reporting, Documentation and Trainings 178 7.5.12 Mitigation Management Matrix 179 7.5.13 Environmental Monitoring Programme 180 7.5.14 Compliance Monitoring 180 7.5.15 Effects Monitoring 180 7.5.16 Environmental Reporting 181 7.5.16.1 Final Monitoring Report (Construction Phase) 181 7.5.16.2 Annual Environmental Monitoring Reports (Operation Phase) 181 7.5.17 Change Management Plan 181 7.5.17.1 Changes to the EMP 181 7.5.17.2 Changes to the Operation 182 7.5.18 Training Programme 182 7.5.18.1 Objectives 183 7.5.18.2 Roles and Responsibilities 183 7.5.18.3 Training Programme 183 7.6 Standard Operating Procedures (During Construction phase) 201 7.6.1 Wastewater/ Storm water management 201 7.6.2 Solid Waste Management Plan 203 7.6.3 Air and Noise Emissions 207 7.7 Standard Operating Procedures (During Operational Phase) 209 7.7.1 Wastewater Management 209 7.7.2 Solid Waste Management Plan 211 7.7.3 Air and Noise Emissions 214 8. Conclusion 217 6 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Plot No. A, COM-3/1-A, Sector 40, Scheme 33, Karachi Executive Summary ▪ Presented in this report are the findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study submitted to the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) for its approval to construct a B+G+11 storeys residential cum commercial tower Plot No. A, COM-3/1-A, Sector 40, Scheme 33, Karachi.

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