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Scanned Image EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF MUZHAPPILANGAD & DHARMADAM BEACH IN KANNUR DISTRICT EOI No: KIIDC / 01 / 2021 Date: 22.02.2021 KERALA IRRIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. (KIIDC) (A Government of Kerala Undertaking) T.C. 84/3 (Old 36/1), NH66 Bypass Service Road, Near Eanchakkal Junction, Chackai P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 024 Email ID: iidctvm@gmail.com Website: www.kiidc.kerala.gov.in FEBRUARY – MARCH 2021 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF MUZHAPPILANGAD & DHARMADAM BEACH IN KANNUR DISTRICT Name of work: Preparation of EMP for the Comprehensive Development of Muzhappilangad & Dharmadam Beach in Kannur District. 1. INTRODUCTION Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (KIIDC), a Government of Kerala undertaking, wishes to take up the work ‘Comprehensive Development of Muzhappilangad and Dharmadam Beach in Kannur District’ to create an attractive waterfront Tourism destination with wide variety of activities, as well as to elevate Kannur District as a world-class Tourism spot in the world. The Managing Director, Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (KIIDC) is seeking to invite ‘Expression of Interest (EOI)’ from reputed, financially sound and technically competent bidders, to conduct Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study and to prepare Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the work of ‘Comprehensive Development of Muzhappilangad and Dharmadam Beach in Kannur District’. The requirement of the KIIDC, namely are: 1. To conduct Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study. 2. Prepare Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to mitigate environmental impacts. 3. Suggest Environmental mitigation measures to minimize any environmental impacts due to the implementation of the project. 4. Support service for obtaining Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance from the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority (KCZMA) as per the CRZ rules. The EIA study and preparation of EMP should be as per the recent guidelines on the sample collection, analysis of samples, permissible limits, impacts of the project operations such as earth filling, construction of retaining wall, ramp, staircase, drains, demolishing activities etc. of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC), Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority (KCZMA), Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) etc. 2. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 1. Firms should be MoEF & CC / NABET / QCI accredited. 2. Should have associated with projects which have got Environmental Clearance from MoEF & CC in (Category – A) projects during the last 5 years. 3. Should be technically competent to suggest suitable mitigation measures of Air, Water and Noise pollution due to the operation/activity. 4. Should be a profit earning company for the preceding three years. 5. Should never have been black listed by Government / PSU / reputed company. 3. PROPOSED PROJECT DETAILS 3.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION Muzhappilangad beach is a beach in Kerala located parallel to NH-66 between Thalassery and Kannur. The beach is famous for being the longest drive-in beach in Asia and that makes this place even more special. The beach is about 4-5 km long and curves in a wide area providing a good view of Kannur on the north. Local laws allow beachgoers to drive for a full 4 km directly on the sands of the beach with the view of Malabar Coast. The beach is bordered by black rocks, which also protect it from the stronger currents of the ocean making it conducive for swimming and conducting water sports activities. The site is surrounded by low density development and has no major facilities available to attract and retain domestic and foreign tourists. Despite this due to its natural beauty a number of tourists visit this place every year. The proposed project will create an attractive waterfront Tourism destination with wide variety of activities, a flood defence mechanism for rising sea water levels as well as position Kannur District as a world-class tourism spot in the world. Thereby the project can promote regional and state tourism, promote economic development, improve social cohesion and promote environmental sustainability. The proposed project consists of different components, which are grouped under four Character Areas and the proposed project offers a great potential and opportunity to put Kannur on the World Map as one of the key tourist destinations to visit in India. Hence the vision for the project is ‘To put Kannur on the World Map’. The project will require Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance from the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority (KCZMA) per the CRZ notification. 3.2 PROPOSED PROJECT COMPONENTS The proposed project components under the Character Area - I are: 1. Steps and Ramp at Entry 2. Pathway and Sea defense wall 3. Trees, Benches, Rubbish bin, Signage, Light Post 4. Toilet Block 5. Kiosk 6. Parking area 7. Staircase and Ramp 8. Artists Pavilion 9. Water supply and plumbing 10. Skate park 11. Electrification 12. Kids play Equipment 13. Shaded Structure The proposed project components under the Character Area - II are: 1. Water sports activities, Walkway 2. Sea defense wall 3. Storm water Drains and Sewer 4. Grass Patch, Trees, Benches, Rubbish bin, Signage, Light Post 5. Toilet Block 6. Kiosk 7. Parking Area 8. Electrification 9. Water supply and Plumbing 10. Furniture 11. Kids Play Equipments 12. Pathway, Planter Box 13. Retention pond 14. Beach Sand Resurfacing, Bollard light 15. Boat jetty The proposed project components under the Character Area - III are: 1. Retaining Wall 2. Giant Wheel 3. Canopy structure (6 nos.) 4. Floating Deck 5. Storm water Drains 6. Musical fountain 7. Toilet Block 8. Kiosk 9. Pedestrian bridge 10. Amphitheater, Steps between parking area and pond 11. Furniture 12. Pathway, Planter Box, Water Body 13. Retention pond (2 nos.) 14. Sewerage System 15. Solid Waste Management System 16. Electrification 17. Security cabin The proposed project components under the Character Area - IV are: 1. (Nature) – Nature Trail, Elevated nature walk 2. Scuba Diving 3. Bird Watching 4. Public seating 4. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENT It is expected that air, water and noise environment may be affected due to the construction activities, transportation activities, activities during the operation of the proposed facilities, increase in traffic, etc. 5. PROPOSED PLAN FOR MUZHAPPLINGAD AND DHARMADAM BEACH Character Area 01 Sl. Details Salient Features No Comprehensive Development of Muzhapplingad & Dharmadam Beach in 1 Name of Project Kannur District – Character Area 01 2 District Kannur 3 Taluk Kannur and Thalassery Corporation/Municipali 4 Eddakkad ty/Panchayat 5 Constituency Dharmadam 6 Department/Client Department of Tourism 7 SPV Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. Proposed Project 1.4 km and 18m wide Promenade structure with sea defense wall, wide 8 Details variety of activities for public Character Area 02 Sl. Details Salient Features No Comprehensive Development of Muzhapplingad & Dharmadam Beach in 1 Name of Project Kannur District – Character Area 02 2 District Kannur 3 Taluk Kannur and Thalassery Corporation/Municipali 4 Eddakkad ty/Panchayat 5 Constituency Dharmadam 6 Department/Client Department of Tourism 7 SPV Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. 0.97 km Walkway with streetlights and seating’s, Kiosks and shacks, Proposed Project 8 information centre, beach park and kids playing area, vehicular parking Details toilets and homestays Character Area 03 Sl. Details Salient Features No Comprehensive development of Muzhapplingad & Dharmadam Beach in 1 Name of Project Kannur District – Character Area 03 2 District Kannur 3 Taluk Kannur and Thalassery Corporation/Municipali 4 Eddakkad ty/Panchayat 5 Constituency Dharmadam 6 Department/Client Department of Tourism 7 SPV Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. Proposed Project Information centre, Café, Parking facilities, kiosks, seating fixtures, toilets, 8 Details Kids playing area etc. Character Area 04 Sl. Details Salient Features No Comprehensive development of Muzhapplingad & Dharmadam Beach in 1 Name of Project Kannur District – Character Area 04 2 District Kannur 3 Taluk Kannur and Thalassery Corporation/Municipali 4 Eddakkad ty/Panchayat 5 Constituency Dharmadam 6 Department/Client Department of Tourism 7 SPV Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. Proposed Project Nature Trail, Elevated nature walk, Scuba Diving, Bird Watching, Public 8 Details seating 6. TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EIA / EMP Terms of Reference (ToR) for conducting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study and preparation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the Comprehensive Development of Muzhappilangad and Dharmadam Beach in Kannur District are as follows: 6.1 OBJECTIVE The main objective of the project is to promote regional and state tourism, promote economic development, improve social cohesion and promote environmental sustainability. The entire project will create an attractive waterfront Tourism destination with wide variety of activities, a flood defence mechanism for rising sea water levels as well as position Kannur District as a world-class tourism spot in the world. 6.2 SCOPE OF WORK The broad scope of work includes the following: 1. Coastal Regulation Zones (CRZ) clearance from
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