(Rap) of Muvumba Multipurpose Dam Development Project
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REPUBLIC OF RWANDA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT SUMMARY OF RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN (RAP) OF MUVUMBA MULTIPURPOSE DAM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT, PROJECT AREA AND AREA OF INFLUENCE 1.1. Description of the project 1.1.1. Introduction Muvumba multipurpose dam project will construct a dam of 30.5m high and will impound 35 million cubic meter of water in Karama, Gatunda and Rukomo sectors and will supply water for domestic use to Karangazi, Rwempasha and Nyagatare sectors. The dam will impound water to be used for domestic water supply, water for irrigation of 7380 ha (net command area) and water for 16 reservoirs for livestock watering production of annual annual energy of 5719 Mwh with installation capacity of 740 KW (370x2). It will also contribute to the flood control. 1.1.2. Objectives The Project aims to increase the productivity and commercialization of agriculture through the implementation of watershed management, water-harvesting in valley dams and hillside irrigation. It will help also to increase water supply as it was observed that in Nyagatare District the quality of domestic water is critical, hence this project will help to increase water uses. Finally this project will contribute to increase the energy by generating hydro power energy. The following are the summarized objectives of this project: i) Domestic and industrial supply: The residents of Rukomo, Gatunda, Karama, Tabagwe, Nyagatare, Kiyombe, Kabarore, Ngarama, Mimuli Sectors of Nyagatare 1 and Gatsibo Districts will get water for daily domestic uses which is currently serious problem ii) Irrigation: The estimated gross command area for this project is 10000ha with 8000ha net, which will be used to grow: Maize, Soya bean, rice, vegetables and fruit trees. iii) Flood control: The dam project will help to control flooding at downstream of Umuvumba river because the excess water will be stored in the reservoir. iv) Hydro-electric power v) Soil conservation: In order to control siltation in the reservoir, watershed will be developed hence watershed will be protected against soil erosion. vi) Pollution control by prevention of salts-water intrusion and by providing dilution water for waste water. The project will be implemented with the following objectives: - To develop water resources in response to increasing water demand in the North eastern areas of Rwanda; - To improve residential quality of life by stably supplying drinking water across Nyagatare and promoting the local economic development; - To contribute to the sustainable growth of the Rwandan society and economy by, Harnessing hydropower to produce clean energy; 1.1.3. Project Phases Components and Activities 1.1.3.1. Project phases The project will be implemented in two phases. The phase one is related to the construction of the dam and hydropower including the feasibility study and detailed design of water supply components and the detailed design of irrigation component while the phase II, will focus on the implementation of irrigation scheme and construction of water supply facilities and networks. 1.1.3.2. Components of phase I Component 1: Dam construction - Design review and supervision of dam construction - Construction of Muvumba Dam including hydropower plant and implementation of environmental and social management plan - Recruitment of dam panel of experts Component 2: Preparatory studies for follow up phase 2 - Detailed design and environmental and social impact assessment for irrigation schemes and livestock water use - Feasibility study and detailed design for water supply and sanitation system* Component 3: Catchment/ watershed management** - Catchment protection/ rehabilitation (afforestation, progressive terracing, management of gully flash floods etc.) - Capacity development of communities and district officials Component 4: Project management and coordination - Technical assistant(Project Coordinator/ Dam Specialist, Water Resources Engineer, Procurement Specialist, Financial Management Specialist) *** - SPIU staff (Social Development Specialist, Environment Specialist) - Operational cost (Transport, training, per diems, fuel, communication, community mobilization, interns etc.) - Compensation 1.2. Description of the project area The feasibility study & detailed design for nyagatare water resources development project in muvumba river basin is located in nyagatare district near Uganda Border. The project area lies between 1o 21’ 45’’S, 30o 10’30” E; 1o 21’ 15’’S, 30o 11’0” E in upstream (check dam area) and 1o 22’ 45’’S, 30o 11’45” E; 1o 21’ 0’’S, 30o 14’0” E in the downstream (main dam area) 1. A total of 3 sectors, 8 cells and 15 villages are affected by the project as shown in the table below. Figure1: Location of Muvumba dam project area 3 Area District Sectors Cell Villages Main dam area Nyagatare Gatunda, Kabuga, Bushara centre, Rukomo, Cyenkwanzi, Byimana, Karama Bushara, Huriro, Kabeza, Nyakagarama, Kaburimbo, Nyamirembe, Kiyovu, Mabare, Nyamikamba Meshero, Nyakibande, Nyamworoma, Rurembo, Uruyenzi Check dam area Nyagatare Karama Kabuga, Ndego Rwebishirira, Rukamba, Matereza Climate: limate The District of Nyagatare experiences small quantity of rains and hot temperatures. It is characterized by two main seasons: one long dry season that varies between 3 and 5 months with an annual overage temperature varying between 25,3°C et 27,7°C. The monthly distribution of the rains varies from one year to another. Annual rain falls are both very weak (827 mm/an) and very unpredictable to satisfy the needs in agriculture and livestock. Topography: The District of Nyagatare is characterized, in general, by lowly inclined hills separated by dry allies for a long period of the year ( June- October). The District is located in the granite low valley whose the overage altitude is 1513,5m. This kind of topographical layout constitutes an important potentiality for modern and mechanized agriculture. Water Resources and Hydrology: The hydrographic network is very limited in the District of Nyagatare. A part from the River Muvumba that cut across the District, the Akagera and Umuyanja Rivers passing the District constituting its limits with Tanzania and Uganda , respectively, there is no other consistent river that can be exploited by the population in Nyagatare. Few of the rivers found there such as Nyiragahaya, Kayihenda, Karuruma, Nayagasharara and Kaborogota are erratic and intermittent. The weak river network constitutes a serious handicap to responding to the needs of water for people and animals. Flora and Fauna: he District of Nyagatare contains half of Akagera National Park where is found a vast number of Wild life including buffalo, Antelopes and more other ruminants. The District also accommodates a huge variety of birds such as birds of prey, guinea-fowl, partridges, heroes and so forth. The hares, Wild boars, monkeys and more other small beasts of the 4 rodent family are rarely found in the wooden savanna and in the natural vegetation. There, in the River Umuvumba, you will find Hippopotamus. Due to the fact that the park is not fenced, animals can come out to cause some damages in the neighbouring human inhabited areas. The Flora in Nyagatare is made, in general, by afforested savanna vegetation and some forestry gallery. The latter constitutes a very precious reserve which should be rationally exploited. The Main Ecosystems and their Services: The assessment of the botanical analysis of the project area, the project site has a mixture of four (4) ecosystems. The ecosystems provide several ecological services such as environmental, ecological, social and economic benefits, locally, regionally and globally. Socioeconomic profile of study area : Nyagatare District is Northern_ East of Rwanda, limited by Tanzania in East and Uganda in the North, at the south there is Gatsibo District and Gicumbi District in Western. Nyagatare is the largest District in Rwanda and second most populated district in Rwanda with 466944 inhabitants and a density of 243/km2 (2012 census NISR). Nyagatare is divided into 14 sectors made of 106 cells and 630 villages .The district has a total area of 1,741 km2 where by 1,738 km2 is Land and 3 km2 is water. The results shown that 92% of affected population is occupied in agriculture while 8% is occupied in other activities. Recent finding research shown that Nyagatare District is suffered by potable water resources, electricity and recreation facilities hence the project development like this would be useful. 2. POTENTIAL IMPACTS 2.1. Positive impacts Positive impacts of the project will include: (i) enhanced skills development and capacities in the construction of multipurpose dams and other associated sectors; (ii) extensive job creation and employment opportunities; (iii) development of new economic activities during the construction phase as well as during the operational phase of the project due to increased commercial and social activities such as increased tourism. For example there will be increased demand for goods and service during both the construction phase and well as during the operational phase; (iv) improved social and economic well-being of the beneficiaries; (iv) enhanced national economic development through support to other sectors of the economy such as tourism; (v) capacity building including institutional strengthening; 2.2. Negative impacts 5 There are many environmental and social impacts that can be attributed to this project. These will include: (i) Land acquisition and population displacement causing negative