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Environment and Social safeguard , I Public Disclosure Authorized Assessment Report
of , The Second Phase Four-lane Highway Wid~ning Project
Route 201: A.Sikhio - Chaiyaphum I, (A.Sikhio -- B.Nongbuakhok)i . Public Disclosure Authorized
Public Disclosure Authorized February 2009
By
Public Disclosure Authorized Environment Group Bureau of Planning Department of Highways Table of Content
Page 1 Introduction 1 2 Project Description 3 3 Environment and Social Background 7 4 Social Safeguard Screening 16 5 Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measure 20 6 The Environmental Management Plan 26 7 The Monitoring Plan 36
8 Public Involvement 43 9 Conclusion 46 ANNEX I: Resettlement Impacts Data 47 ANNEX II: Picture of the Public Involvement Process 48 1. INTRODUCTION
The Ministry of Transport by the Department of Highways planned to ~den the pJary routes linking the Bangkok Metropolitan Area to each region in order to cope with;the rapid inc~ease of the need for transportation. The plan included a total distance of 1 ,891 kilom~ters and wa~ completed I . I in 1999. The second phase of widening for further primary routes were p~oposed and ~pproved in principle to enhance provincial link within the region in 1995. This plan included a tot~1 length of 4,366 kilometers. As shown in Figure 1, this project is a part of the secol[ld phase of Jidening for further primary routes and is located in Nakhon Ratchasima province as p~rt of Route 2d1.
This project comprises two parts: • . • Part 1: KM 1+400 - KM 25+500 (Route 201) and KM 0+700 - KiM 7+948 CBYlass) • Part 2: KM 25+500 - KM 52+300 . . ;
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I I . . i I The widening would be undertaken mostly on both sides of the currE)nt route that! is 58.148
kilometers of a two-lane asphaltic concrete highway. I
The purpose of the environment and social safeguard assessment report Is ~ Identify environmental and social issues associated with the project required for fI World BanK loan. The environment and social safeguard assessment report presents key inforrnation on the ~roject and . background data on location, including findings during field visit, identi1ic~tion of potential impacts and required mitigations, and a proposed action plan to be executed by DOH rUring the implementation of the project. I 2
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Figure 1; The second phase four-lane highway widening project 3
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Type of Project . I According to World Bank's project classification, this project has been cat~orized as a pategory B project since: . : I
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2.2 Need for the Project The widening ~iII fCicilitate the traffic along the existing two-lane highway; ~roviding add,tional road capacity to cope with the rapid increase of traffic across the region. In addition, it is antiGipated that the. highway-widening project would stimulate economic activity and gr9wthof the ntrtheastern region. '
I 2.3 Project Location i.~ The highway widening is proposed for route 201, beginning at the KM 1+400 of Route 2 1 and' KM 0+700 of Bypass at Amphoe Sikhio, Nakhon Ratchasima Province.: The project is in the . I , ' northeasterly direction to the end at Route 201 KM 52+300, Ban Nongbuakhok, Tamboni Nong Bua Takiad, Amphoe Dan Khun Thot, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, as sh 2.4 Description of the Project The project objective is to enhance the existing network highway capaqity, 'which cohseqUentlY results in road safety improvement and economic growth stimulation. l[he project p~oposed to widen 58.148 kilometers of roadway and bridges along Route 201andB~pass, startin~ from the existing two-lane configuration to four~lane. The widening would b.e car\iedout mostly on both sides of the existing route, which is a two-lane asphaltic concrete and wIll be within t~e existing right of ways (ROW) throughout. General condition of the road surface is fair paved Wit~ asphaltic concrete and there are fifteen concrete bridges at water body crossing. irhe proposed widening i ' schemes are shown in Figure 5. .! I KM. Left (m.) Right (m.) i, I Total m.) , l! i 1+400 52+300 20.00 20.00 . I 40.60 0+700 2+823 (Bypass) , i 30.00 30.00 I 60·tO 3.435 - 7+948 (Bypass) i 2.823 - 3+435 (Bypass) 45.00 45.00 90.do 4 Figure 2: Project Location F;gure 3: Beg;nn;ng ofthe project (KM 1+400 of Route 201 and KM 0+700 of BypasrJ Figure 4: End of Project (KM 52+300 of Route 201) 6 Construct the new road on the right side with depressed median KM 0+700 to KM.7+948 (Bypass) Improve the road surface without widening . KM 1+400 to KM 6+038 Construct the new road on the both sides with raised median KM 6+038 to KM 52+300 Figure 5: Proposed Widening Schemes 7 I I 3. ENVIRONMENT & SOCIAL BACKGRqUND I 3.1 Environment Background The road passes through alternately flat terrain with most area of cassav:a, corn, and sugar cane I . plantation and some appearance of paddy field. The soil along the project ~Iignment is ~andY loam. The CBR v:alue is about 6%. The land along the proposed highway widehing is gener~Hy flat. No significant erosion and sedimentation problems associated with this project would be antIcipated. Figure 6: Plantation around the roadway Climatic data at Nakhon Ratchasima station are av:ailable for·30 years b~. tween 196111990. The av:erage highest temperature is 36.5 °C in April. Theav:erage lowest te~perature is 1,6.8 °C in January. The climate is tropical monsoonal, with a pronounced wet seasdn from May t~ October. The mean annual rainfall in this region is 1,065.9 mm. The proposed projef.t is not withil· a seismic zone. . 'i' ' No data .av:ailable on ambi~nt nOise.lev:el in the project area. Howev:er, 'J'/ht·,ncomparinglwith. other 4-lane roads in adjacent areas, there is no impact of noise on communities nd sensitiv:e receptors. . . I There are no monitoring results of ambient air quality of the areas arou~d the project highway. Howev:er, the areas are open, which could enhance the dispersion and dilution of air pbHutants if any. In addition, the sensitiv:e receptors, e.g. schools, and hospital are not immediately adjacent to . . I the ROW. I I There are fifteen minor creeks crossed by the project highway. Mostly, the water lev:el~ are quite low during dry season and usually indifferent during wet season. The water quality lof creeks crossed is within class three of surface water classification of Ministry of S~ience, Technblogy and 8 Environment i.e. water is suitable for agricultural purpose and can be used for domestic consumption after treatment. The widening of the project road will be within the existing right-of-way. The land adjacent to. the right-of-way of the project is mostly cassava, corn, sugar cane plantation, and paddy field. The species of vegetation found along the existing roadside are not rare, endangered, or endemic species. There are no ecological. resources such as fisheries, aquatic biology, wildlife, or forests. There are fifteen minor creeks crossed by the project highway. All of the existing bridges. will be either enlarged or demolished and reconstructed depending on the conditions of the bridges. The bridges constrwction wouldn't cause serious impact on aquatic ecology as the quality of water bodies crossed by the project highway is classified as class three and the cOl)tractor will. be required to implement the mitigation measures to prevent or miti{;jate impacts on water quality. The existing drainage structures are shown in Figure 7. Figure 7: The Existing Drainage Structure One railroad is crossed by the project roadway at KM 3+214. The project alignment crosses route no. 2161, 2256, 2148, 2217, and the other local. roads. Moreover, Transportation of agricultural products is observed during DOH site visit as presented in Figure 8. As shown in Figure 9, there is a shrine within the existing ROW on the left side between KM 34+000 - 34+500. 9 Figure 8: Agricultural products transportation along the project Figure 9: Shrine within existing ROW 3.2 Social Background 'I In this proposed highway section, there are approximately 5 villages, 5 temples, 9 sch1ols, and 2 public health facilities and other government offices. There are no archeological and historic sites in , ' I the vicinity of the project road. Adjacent to the highway but outside DOH's right-of-way. there are some paddy fields along with cassava, corn, and sugar cane plantation. . ; . ,I , r . ; . ; i Th.ere a..•. re .small com. mUnitie.s along both sides of theroaaway. The activ.ities undertal'.en mostly along the roadside close to the intersection are: . ': .,', . . ; I , .' The selling of goods; .and :, . , • Smail business such as vehicle repair shop, gas station, and restauranf· I There are large communities at Amphoe Dan Khun Thot along the roadway from KM 38+000 to • . ! 40+000. This area supports many commercial buildings and small enterprises. According.to the site , . I 10 visit, this area is highly developed and populated. This roadway section is four to eight lane undivided highway as presented in Figure 10. Figure 10: Amphoe Dan Khun Thot (KM 38+000 -.KM 40+000) ~, ~ Major income generated locally is from plantation, .props, and small business (e.g. vehicle repair shop, restaurant, gas station, and market). '''~ As shqwn in Figure 11, there are around 6 tempo~a~ shops set up for selling villagers' product (e.g. food) within DoH's existing ROW on the left si~E!of.the roadway. Thus, the temporary sheds , -!J;\1:1:!, I ' • ' must be shifted to a suitable area outside theRO~,·!~hich could be behind the existing shed, as the owners are living in the vicinity. No resettlern.ent plan is required but mitigation will be considered to minimize the impact that might occur. Figure 11: Temporary shop within DOH's ROW The road inventory of route 201 and route 201 Bypass are shown in Figure 12 and 13: 11 13+000 ] [ 12+000 Sugar Cane Plantation ·Fb Huailuk Phadung Wittaya 11+000 School ¥".. 'r"..,--t:'".> .. -.. ' .. ..-'.. ~· .. ' .. ·<-... '-.... !:'"-7i""~'\"..4'"4'"'f"j-\'\--~-r"-::-, ] [ Huai Wansi Wae . ______"__ "__ , _.. _!~~.a!~\X~~I;t~~~_ _.... --,,--.. --"";'- _... ----- .. ~ _.------. ----- Sugar Cane Plantation Sugar <1ane Plantation , 10+000 cassav: Plantation . , Ba~ Mai School i ~ I 9+000 S ;,~i~';;.:it -<"':.- ~ _,,:,~~~"",m __ [ 1-- ~ J Corn Plantation a:: 8+000 Cassava Plantation Cassav~ Plantation 7+000 Corn Plantation ",,~.-o!"',-i'" ,':'",,~,,:,...,->r~r--r-,-,-".- .':' .... ,-,,-.- ,-,_t,-"'-,~,':"',-\--r,-,,- ,~,-- J [ .:~,!ij~Q~!~. -_. -- _._ .. +------_.- • Route 201 Bypass (See Figure 4) 6+000 Cassava Plantation 5+000 Cassava Plantation ~ Ban NhongRee 4+000 Cassava Plantation Cassava Plantation 3+000· 2+000 • To Nakhon Ratchasima Field Crop Research Center 1+400 ~ Community RJ School Q Health Stationl Medic 81 Center I o Temple I Mosque EJ Government's Office ] [Bridg~ Figure 12: Road Inventory of route 201 12 Cassava Plantation 27+000 4 Lane Route 2161 ToA.Sung Nem'" 26+000 ~-r'f"~~"--'!"""""""'~~"-"'~--1:'-"!""''t:",-.~~- Com Plantation ,:~ugar Cane Plantation 22+000 Cassava Plantation 'Cassava Plantation Com Plantation 21+000 Cassava Plantation, :,C:,. assava Plantation r'1 20+000 lii;~ Com Plantation '~I', om Plantation 'II! 19+000 111!" III~ 'II( Cassava Plantation, 111assava1:1 Plantation 18+000 ;ll~ Wat Ban Non Pradu lili"om Plantation' I.I,.~, Ban Non Pradu School 'I' ~L*' . Ilifassava Plantation ',:f:I:,i~ 17+000 111 ti~ Com Plantation \i addy Field .11 16+000 I, assava Plantation '11 I . orn Plantation '}I Com Plantation '1 Fassava Plantation II 111: 1:' ~ ! 15+000 1 ; ::! 111 Ban Nhong Bua Nor !Iii 1"IFassava Plantation :i:;1 Cassava Plantation Ii! Paddy Field Ij 14+000 :1: 'I;: Cassava Plantation' '(: ~ Community RJIIschoOI !, Health Stationl Medical Center .. + I!IIIIII • o Temple I Mosque W ,Governmenfs Office ] '[ Bridge Figure 12: Road Inventory of route 201 (Cont.) 13 I DanKhunTod Police Station 8 Lane ~ DanKhunTod Government Center Route 2148 TQ Nahon Ratcha~ima .. 39+000 , 8 Lane , 4 Lane , -,-,.. ::"-~-~~'~ --:--;-'-'-',;,r"--~ -~ ..- ,...", .-::"-<:-r-,,,:,,-'-'- ,- '''::'-':"'>r"'- -- Cassava Plantation Dan Khun Tod Power PI~nt E 30+000 ~ Cassava Plantation Corn Plantation ~ 29+000 ~ ~ 28+000 , Ban Nhong La Mang ~' Paddy Fi¢ld ,g I I ~ Community RJ School Health Stationl Medic~1 Center ® Temple I Mosque C Government's Office ] [ Bridge Figure 12: Road Inventory of route 201 (Cont.) 14 52+300 52+000 Corn Plantation ~ Ban Non Raviang School H:J o Wat Non Raviang ~ 51+000 Paddy Field 50+000 Paddy Field Corn Plantation Corn Plantation 49+000 Paddy Field } .. ~ ,>I 48+000 Ban Nong Bua Takiad School H:J ' . ' 47+000 Medical Center'I' Ii • , 46+000 Paddy Field -;-~17'"~-~-~,..-~- ,:~i; :!!! !: I:;; ,!'iW":,,1. 40+000 2 Lane 6 Lane • Route2217 r!::. Community o Temple I Mosque C,Government's Office ]~,Bridge Figure 12: Road Inventory of route 201 (Cont.)' 15 ! Route 201 to A.Sikhio (See Figur '3) • 7+000 Eucalyptus Plantation Ca$Sava Plantation ::0 Cassava Plantation 0 Corn PI~:mtation ::E 6+000 .~ ! Orchard ill Paddy ~ield 5+000 I ... ,. I Paddy Field ! Paddy~ield 4+000 "U ! .. To Ban Nhong Nam Khun Rural Road to A. S khio.• Cassava Plantation E Cassava Plantation Io ~ ::::I Railway ] [ ~ ...."'" - ~ 3+000 ill --,-."...' rc'-....,.'~-·--·_-r'"~"-·.·,-,-.·,.c"',~·"';r"c",..'11--·=~:....---1 ___ • __ ~_~~~!'~~~~ !~c~~~P_~~.~_ ] [ . 2+000 ::0 ~ -~- ,-,,!,.~,~." .... cr--",,r'-'->-';~,,,,:,'" ':-r~ ,... \~ r;~~;'7 "Z,'''"'--'-';- c:> . I· .. • • _. - _•• Khlang - •••• _. Lam - - _. TaKang- _. _•••••• Yai _. - J [ '" ill Paddy Field 1+000 0+700 I ~ Community fiJ School ,a Health Stationl Medical Center Temple 1 Mosque Government's Office ! o 1:1 ] [Bridge Figure 13: Road Inventory of route 201 Bypass 16 4. SOCIAL SAFEGUARD SCREENING 4.1 Social Safeguard Screening According to World Bank's relevant Operational Directives (0.0. 4.20: Indigenous Peoples an'd 0.0. 4.30: Involuntary Resettlement), the initial social assElssment checklist is adopted as a guideline for initial social assessment DOH conducted site visit, which provided, a better understanding of local communitiel;, land usepatterr-i, economic activity, and livelihood. Most of local people earn their living from crops, Le. rice, cassava, corn, and sugar cane. During the site visit, a few temporary shops were found to be within the DOH's ROW on the left side of the road, as shown in figure 7. However, the widening wou.ldnot cover the whole width of the ROW. There would be some space I~ft at side slope areas. In addition, the shop owners are likely the people living in the Vicinity. Th~refore, it is possible toshiftthem back outside the ROW to be within their own areas. DOH willassj~t$hop owners inshifting':their shops and food stalls to the area unaffected by the construction prior to initiation of The other potential social impactspufihgthe implementation and:L~l?eration are identified as below: Health and safety problems;and: Change in economic activity. The impacts on the quality of Iifeoqhe local people would b~ minor in nature but positive overall. During construction, labor would"be sbught locally, consequently providing employment to the local people leading to increased ~conomjc activity. There would be an improvement in traffic management through improved tri'lffic Signaling thereby reducing the:potential for traffic accidents. During implementation, construction activities would affect the ambient noise and air quality and safety of both pedestrians and motorists. People will be impacted if the mitigation measures are not implemented appropriately. However, it is, a requirement that identified measures will be implemented by contractors as they will be included in the contract documents, and monitored by DOH. For example, temporary sidewalks will be provided where the existing ones are disturbed and noise-creating activities will be carried out during the daytime. Highway widening can result in both improving and deteriorating noise and air quality. At present, the capacity of two-lane highway is almost fully occupied. In the near future, traffic congestion may be occurred and that is the major source of air pollutant. Extending the capacity of major highway would be benefit overall in this case even when the vehicle volume increases. However, poor conditions of highway surface may generate much more air pollutants and higher noise level from vehicles than those generated when driving, on good surface conditions. Therefore, the regular highway maintenance will be carried out and included as one of the mitigation measures. Similarly, traffic signs limiting the vehicle speed will be inplace. Inconvenience arising from construction activities may change economic interaction. LiJited travel lanes, poor access to local places and services, and bad conditions of road surface mray deviate road users to other roadways, which consequently decrease the economic aCtiVities~along the proposed section. Nevertheless, appropriate controls and traffic management uring the implementation could maintain or even enhance the economic activities around the proje t area. . i During the operation. u-turns could provide a better access to areas along t/1e road section. I • i . i , . I I 18 Initial Social Assessment (ISA) Checklist of Information on Resettlement Estimated Number of Project Affected Persons 1 (APs}:,--,S,,-_ Vulnerable Groups: Types Yes No Remarks • Poverty group affected ' v' ~ • Women headed households affected v' · Indigenous Peoples Affected v' • Other vulnerable group2 affected v' Types of Impacts (Social and Economic Risks}3 Types No Provide details (Expected number of I Yes households, area of land, types of structures likely to be affected), where possible • Is land acquisition necessary v' • Presence of squatters v' Approximately 6 temporary shops and food stalls are located within DOH's ROW. However, DOH will provide any assistance in shifting those shops out of affected areas. Loss of structures resulting in displacement v' · i • Displacement of people due to loss of v' productive assets • People losing means of livelihood and v' incomes Is there any risk of economic marginalization v' · of APs • Basic facilities! services will be inaccessible v' • Impact on crops, trees and other fixed assets v' · Tenantsl Lessees losing cropsl trees v' • Loss of community assets v' Loss of existing social & community ties v' • i Note: Infom1ation for ISA should be collected in consultation and coordination with EA, local authorities, local NGOs and community leaders of affected community. Where possible, sufficient time should be spent for group discussion with community likely to be affected by the project. The number of people likely to be affected should be based on rapid assessment. This may include disabled, child labor, etc. It may not always be possible to get information on some of the above impacts at the ISA stage. However, particular attention should be paid to these types of impacts during the project preparation stage. 19 4.2 Social Impact and Mitigation Measures i Since the road widening will be implemented within the existing right-of-way, no significant impacts are likely to occur. Nevertheless, social impacts can be managed and minimized ithrough a community consultation process. j Typically, the project road passes throu~h relatively flat terrain. The width 6f right-of-wa is ranged between 40-90 meters. At section km 6 to km.7 and km.13, it is seen that local people ,re utilizing some part of right-of-way for commercial purpose I.e. selling grilled chicken. From the survey, it reveals that there are 6 temporary shops locate within the right-of way. All ~f the shops ~re located in front of the owner's house. Prior to construction, for safety reason, thos~ shops will be relocated outside the right-of-way~ , J' To avoid impact on people's income, the shop shall be relocated as fast as possible to nsure that shop owner will not experience any stoppage in their operation. As can b~ seen in Fig, re 11, the temporary shops can be removed easily by the shop owner themselves, or they can c~1I for labor and/or materials from the project if necessary. Additionally, the project will help in grOUl!ld leveling prior to removing. In doing this, the assistance will be provided at no cost to the sh6p owners. Therefore. the livelihood, of those shop owners will not be severely affect~d by the roa.l' widening project. List of Affected people is shown in Annex I. ' 20 5. IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION MEASURE 5.1 Environmental Problems Due To Project Location The road section to widen under the project is within the existing right-of-way, and the majority of the works will be undertaken along the eXisting alignments. Accordingly, no significant environmental impacts are anticipated due to the project's location. , 5.2 Erwironmental Problems Relatedwith Project Design The design unit has sought to minimize any environmental impacts by ensuring that the widening road is within the existing right-of-way. Project design also takes account of the· need to avoid creating potential slips or instability where new. embankments are required. In addition, drainage system We'lS highly emphasized during site survey in order to effectively control and prevent the flooding problem. Th~ existing .culvert will be either lengthened or reconfigured. Local aesthetic ve'llue is another .issue to be considered during project design.. 5.3 Environmental Problems Associated with Construction Stage As the· project roadway has served the transportation of this region for a long time, most environmental impacts from the widening would occur only during the construction. The severities of these impacts are considered to be miner to' moderate because they can be mitigated by implementing appropriate mitigation measures. Furthermore, construction is taking place in the existing ROW, which is free from significant er important natural features. And they would last for a short peried - during the construction. The environmental aspects ef concern would be: Blockage of entrance/access; • Traffic congestion and safety; • Soil erosien and flooding during wet season; Nuisance noise/vibration during the construction; • Deterioration of air qualify from construction machinery and vehicles; and • Dust generation during dry season. Table 1 shows the petential envirenmental impacts, and proposed mitigation measures during the censtruction stage. Contractor is responsible for implementing the mitigatien measures during the constructien and will be required to follow DOH's Conditions of Centract, Specifications fer Highway Constructien, and propesed Envirenmental Management Plan. The preposed mitigatien measures in Table 1 will be incorporated into EMP, which will be included with bidding decument. DOH's preject engineer. will assist and monitor the contracter in accerdance with the propesed mitigation measures and on-site implementation. 21 Construction activities may Construction equipment will bEil equipped .. increase noise level and cause silencers or use equipment, which, generate the noise level to exceed the level. standard. However, when Noise creating activities will be carried out comparing with other 4-lane hours. roads in adjacent areas, there The Contractor will inform 10c~1 public regardtg the is no impact of noise on unavoidable noise creating ac~ivities, timing a!nd communities and sensitive construction plan prior to the construction. receptors. The impact of noise may be considered to be negligible. Air Quality Transportation of construction material, equipment from the construction area as 1>oon as 1JU1>"UJ~. transportation and construction activities may cause the covered at all times. increase of dust and toxic gas. Regular water spraying will be done on, However, the project areas are open, which could enhance the The equipment and machinery will be dispersion and dilution of air pollutants if any. In addition, The haulage distance will be kept to a the sensitive receptors are not The truck speed will be limited! to minimized immediately adjacent to the generation. ROW. As a result, the impact on air pollution maY,not be The contractor will plant tall, leafy, and ivegetation significant. between roads and local people' settlement. ! Vibration Construction transportation, The road's surface condition Will be maintained regularly. and activities may cause high Vibration creating activities will be strictly C'.t1in1rt... II,,!d in level of vibration, which cause such a way that minimizes the vibration. the'trouble to persons in buildings Surface Water! Construction may cause the Contractor will intenSify the co\lstruction i i during Hydrology modification of water flows. the dry season, e.g., excavatirig or filling, and bridge construction. Pipes and culverts will be regUlarly cleaned blockage of water resulting in tlooding WUU'..,1fI Dumping of residual constructkm material or into water..:rays shall be prohibited to protect ""::ltAnN::l'/9. from being shallow or stagnant water probl 22 deteriorated due to the Vegetative'area around 1 m from the waterways will be increased sediment and maintained as a buffer zone. suspended particles. and the Cqntractor will consider planting native vegetation at the contamination from leachate. disturbed water streams , However. The construction wouldn't.cause serious impact Construction material will be stored at least 100 m from on water quality as the water the watercourse bodies crossed by the project Sanitary latrine and septic tankwill be installed within highway are .classified as class construction camps. three: suitable for agricultural Waste dumping will be prohibited. purpose and can be used for domestic consumption after Washing equipment will not be allowed :in the water, treatment. streams. Soil and Erosion Opened surface may cause Construction activities will be intensified during dry increased erosion. season. The extent of ground disturbance will be minimized. Gras~es and native vegetation will be promptly grown after ~he shoulder is filled and compacted to protect the soil surface instantly. Geology and No significant mineral sources' Mineral exist within the vicinity of the project roadway Rock and earth Dust. noise and vibration could Borrowing pits and quarries will be located at least 500 m aggregate be generated from rock and from settlement areas. earth borrowing sites. Noise and vibration generating activitie~ within borrowing pits will be carried out during daylight hours. Proper dust, noise and vibration control, shall be in places. Stockpiles of construction materials shall be covered or sprinkled to prevent dust nuisance. ------~--~ Ecological Resources Aquatic ecology Erosion from construction sites The activities of co'nstruction will be intensified during the may result in downstream dry season. siltation. ruining spawning Bridge will be constructed during the dry season. beds for fish. Construction machinery will be inspected regularly to Construction residual can be a prevent any oil leakage. major source of turbidity. and Construction activities will be prohibited in front of raise biological oxygen waterway to prevent silt-laden water from entering the demand. water streams. 23 Wildlife Forest No ecologically sensitive areas and forest exist Human and Economic Development Land Use Land use pattern would not change significantly as the streams crossed. roadway already exists and the Construction activities will be ~one in such a widening would take place avoids filling up water resourc~ and interrupt wholly within the existing system. ROW. I There will be efficient drainag~ system to problem. Transportation Construction would result in Construction equipments and I will be moved I I congestion, especially at the during the off-peak period tra~c to avoid the raffic I populated areas and junction congestion. with other highways.' Contractor shall provide appropriate construc ion Transportation of construction technique such as detour road,s tominirnize t e problem material may damage the' of local traffic. existing roadway. Local people will be informed ~egarding the ccPnstruction plan and activities, and appropriate alternativ¢ roads, in advance. , Caution signs will be posted tq remind road users before entering the construction area; The routes, which have been ~sed to trans construction equipments and materials, will in good condition. Flood Control There would be impact on The appropriate and sufficient I will be drainage, if the drainage installed. structures are not adequately installed. Public Utilities & Any existing public Contractor will inform affected !people rAn'",rl4llnn I Infrastructure infrastructure would not be inconveniences, e.g. electrica~d water cut affected as the widening is construction in advance. I . within the existing ROW. Temporary access to any existing areas Construction may affect the roadway being constructed will be provided. accessibility of local utilities and public areas. Quality of Life Values . Socio~economic The impacts onthe quality of Local public will be informed p~ior to commen?ement of life of the local would civil work inconveniences durithe 24 be minor in nature but positive construction. overall. The positive impact is Contractor will minimize damage on surface of existing the expansion of local trading roads and local tracks. especially on conSumer Road obstruction will be avoided. Where unavoidable, products, due to increasing damages will be repaired as soon as possible. demand from construction workers. Labor would be sought locally, consequently providing employment to the local. people lea9ing to increased Construction activities may economic activity. affect the convenience of local public and travelers who use the road passing the project areas during construction period. Resettlement No land expropriation is DOHwill be responsible for shifting of the shops to a r~quired as the widening will suitaole location outside the ROW when needed, which take plaCe within DOH's. could be just behind the existing shop-set-up location, as existing ROW. However local most shop owners are likely the people living in the people Who set up temporary vicinity. shops within ROW may be affected. No resettlement plan is require(j but mitigation will be considered to minimize the impact that might occur. I Archaeological No archaeological sites would The shrine will be relocated to suitable area. & aesthetic be impacted. values The shrine within ROW may be affected. Health & Safety Poor sanitary condition, e.g. Contractor will be required to set up a sanitary dirty drinking water, management plan for worker camp to ensure that DOH's inappropriate waste requirements are met. management, and inadequate Appropriate waste management will be set up, e.g. waste and dirty toilet, could result in disposal method, provision of garbage can, etc. workers' sickness. Clean drinking water will be provided to on -site Unsafe condition may cause construction workers. workers' injuries. Responsibilitywill be assigned to maintain safe and clean construction camp All workers will be trained in safety precaution and emergency.plan prior to the construction. First aid kit and appropriate personal protective equipment will be suffiCiently provided. 25 5.4 Environmental Effects During Operation The potential environmental effects from operation of the pr?posed widening are listed n Table 2: Potential Impacts during Operation. The absence of environmentally s.ensitive areat> such as pristine forests within the project area precludes any significant indirect enVironmen~al effects. Major impac.ts would include increased. noise, vibration, air pollution, and road accident ue to road traffic and soil erosion and flooding .due to blockage of water flow and poor condition 0 shoulder. DOH will follow good practice during maintenance and coordinate with local governrnen and other concerned agencies to reduce the impacts. . . ! 5.5 Potential Environmental Enhancements The environmental enhancements or beneficial impacts from the highway widening are rignificant, long-term, and wide raging. The benefits are of interregional significance and include: • Encouragement of Thailand's economic growth; • Improved local employment during construction; Transportation enhancement across the region; and • Incr!3ase in local people's income. Noise level may increase due DOH will set up a monitoring plan for noise during to the increased traffic volume. the operation at sensitive rece'ptor, e.g. schoql, and hospital and provide efficient ~oise barrier wh~re needed. Road surface condition will be:maintained to· uce noise pollution. Air Quality Increase traffic level may result DOH's district engineer will maintain good in deterioration of ambient air roadway to enhance the highe~t efficiency of vehicles. quality Traffic signs will be provided tf:? facilitate the traffic and minimize the congestion. Highway District will maintain tall, leafy, and vegetation between roads and: local people' <:PttIP''l1AICIt Surface Water Roadway may cause the Culvert maintenance will be carried out by MlnmAl>OV Hydrology modification of water flows. District to ensure the highest Ei'fficiency in the blockage of water flows along the hlt'll~\A/<'" Soil and Erosion Poor condition of shoulders Inspection of grassing will be qone especially .in the time could result in erosion before the rainy season. i Health and High traffic volume may cause DOH's district engineer will ma'intain the warning I Safety the higher rate of accident to signs and surface condition to ~lIeviate the ':II"r·irl<>nt both the pedestrians and the road users 26 6. THE ENVIRONMEN,TAL MANAGEMENT PLAN To mitigate the potential negative impacts of a highway project, an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is developed typically to identify the mitigation measures to be undertaken during conceptual/detailed engineering design, construction, ,and operation stages, including the responsible units. For the highway-widening project, the detailed engineering design has been completed at this stage; therefore the activities specified in the EMP are limited to those to be carried out. during construction, and operation. During the conceptual and detailed design, efforts were made to avoid the need for land acquisition and compensation, provide adequate safety to rbadusers; and inform the local public. DOH carried out a formal consultation meeting with Idcal public in January 2009 and a summary of the public consultation report is presented in chapter 8. The mitigation measures for the environmental impacts have been incorporated into the EMP. DOH will continue to make an effort to ensure that the key mitigation measures that can be done during the detailed ~esign stage is incorporated into the final design. The EMP requirements as minimum environmental requirements will be included into the bidding document (specifications for highway construction). 6.1 NOISE AND VIBRATION A. Background Noise' and vibration from construction activities, and transportation of construction materials, and higher traffic volume may impact upon people, property, and other sensitive receptors. , B. Objectives • To minimize noise and vibration impacts arising from construction activities. • To ensure that noise emissions from construction' equipment and machinery are controlled and that machinery meets best practice emission standards. • To protect communities from excessive noise. 1, Additional DOH requirements should be Contractor During Included In a strictly followed construction construction period budget • Operate construction activities during daytime. • Limit construction traffic to be during daytime espeCially the transportation of construction materials. • Use the equipments or machineries, which fit standard of construction. 27 construction machineries and promptly repair when malfunction is observed. 2. Plantation of leafy trees and shrubs should Contractor be applied, 3. Traffic signs, limiting the speed of vehicles Highway District to be below 60 km/hr at communities, should be regularly maintained. 4. Road surface condition will be maintained Highway District to reduce noise pollution. 6.2 AIR QUALITY J A. Background Air quality could be deteriorated by construction activities as they usually generate du and toxic gas from machineries, construction vehicles, and open surface. Dust generation is the key air I quality issue at construction sites and can be a health hazard. In additiol1, vE;lhicle emi~sions are the greatest contributor to air pollution. ... B. Objectives l' • To control dust generation and to keep airborne dust to a minimum. • To ensure that emissions from construction machinery and equ~pment are co trolled. • To contribute to the control of total vehicle emissions thr~ugh the promotion of environmentally responsible motoring manner: I 1. DOH should clearly specify in the contract DOH, Contractor During Included in a that contractor has to strictly follow the construction ; construe ion requirements regarding the environmentally period budget responsible construction performance as follows: Remove construction materials and wastes from the construction area as soon as possible. • Cover trucks and stockpiles of construction materials. 28 Limit the extent of disturbed or open surface Restore disturbed areas as soon as possible. Keep haulage distance of construction materials to a minimum. • Limit construction activities on windy day. Service equipment and machinery regularly to minimize vehicle emissions. water on open surface. 2. Contractor should plant tall, leafy, and Contractor Before ending of Included in a dense vegetation between roads and local construction constructi?n people' settlement. period budget 3. Traffic signs should be provided to facilitate Contractor Before ending of Included in a the traffic and minimize the congestion. construction construction period budget 4. DOH's district engineer should maintain Highway District Operation phase Included in DOH's good condition of roadway and traffic signs routine to enhance the highest efficiency of the maintenance vehicles. budget 5. Highway district should maintain tall, leafy, Highway District Operation phase Included in DOH's and dense vegetation between roads and routine local people' settlement. . maintenance budget 6.3 WATER QUALITY AND HYDROLOGY A. Background Poor waste and site management, and erosion and drainage control can arise water quality issues relating to highway construction especially in the rainy season. Contamination of local watercourses from the operation of highway may also cause a long term effect on water quality. B. Objectives To eliminate water pollution from constructi0l') activities. • To protect the quality of waterways, groundwater, natural and built drainage systems. • To .manage the quality of water runoff and minimize the impact from the highway on the local environment. DOH should clearly specify in the contract DOH, Contractor During Includld in a that contractor has to strictly follow the construction constr ction requirements regarding the environmentally period budget . responsible construction performance as follows: 0 Bridges should be planned to be constructed during the dry season. 0 Vegetative area around 1 m from the waterways should be maintained as a buffer zone. • Contractor should consider planting native vegetation at the disturbed water streams • Construction material should be stored at least 100 m from the watercourse. • Waste dumping and equipment washing in the water streams is prohibitecJ. • Construction vehicles and machineries should be regularly maintained to prevent fuel and oil leaks. • All chemicals, fuels, and other hazardous substances should be securely stored on imperviously bunded area. Bunded areas should not be in areas prone to flooding. 2 Construction areas along the waterway Contractor During Includ in a should be control to minimize any possible construction soil erosion and drainage of sediment into period budget the waterway 3 Construction camp should be at least 50 m Contractor During Included in a from waterway and wastewater management constructio~ construbtion ! should be establish, e.g. septic tank, period budget wastewater drainage system. Other justifiable measures will be taken to.prevent the water stream contamination by containing wastewater generating from construction camp. 4. DOH's district engineer should regularly Highway District Operation phase Included in maintain and clean runoff drainage system to DOH's ~outine ensure the highest effiCiency. 5. Grass and side trees should be maintained . Highway District Operation phase as a tool for controlling of sediment. and runoff. 30 6.4 CONSTRUCTION CAMP A. Background Usually, construction worker are mainly not local people. Construction camp is needed to temporarily accommodate workers. Consequently, it is likely to generate the sanitary problems if the construction camp is not well controlled. B. Objectives • To obtain good sanitary conditions for construction workers. Contractor should plan and set up Contractor During Included in a construction camp following the criteria construction construction . below: period budget • Location of the camps - the area s for locating the camps should be at least 50 m from waterway and within the service area of electricity and water supply. • Waste management - garbage tank 'should be provided throughout the construction camp. Garbage tank should be regularly emptied and cleaned. Other disposal method should be approved and in line with local. regulations. • Sanitation - safe and clean drinking water should be provided to all construction workers at all times. Construction camp should be kept clean at all times. Clean restrooms are provided at least 1 restroom per 15 workers. • Management of sewage - wastewater from construction camp will be contained and treated via on site septic tank prior to discharge off. • Safety - all workers should be trained in safety precaution and emergency plan prior to the construction. Adequate first aid kit should be provided. • Removal of the camps and facilities all camps and facilities will be removed when the construction is completed. The areas conditions. 31 Regular inspection of construction camp should be held to ensure that all Project Engineer construction requirements are met. period 6.5 SOIL AND EROSION A. Background 1 Highway construction comprises many activities that are likely cause soil erosion, e.g. xcavation, earthworks,' and soil aggregate. Large areas of topsoil may be exposed t'1 wind and ru~off, which primarily causes soil loss. Soil erosion is, therefore, the major contrib\,ltor to the build-up of sediment in the water streams. B. Objectives • To protect exposed soil surfaces from erosion • To protect and conserve soils. I • To protect watercourses and downstream water bodies from: Siltation, and water pollutants. . I DOH should specify additional requirements Contraqtor, DOH During Included in a for controlling of soil erosion as following: construction consti'uction • Do not disturb or strip vegetation. If it is period budg t necessary to remove the vegetation cover, strip the topsoil immediately after .clearing, stockpile and re-use the topsoil to rehabIlitate the areas that has been disturbed. • Minimize the area of land disturbed and period of exposure at any pOints. • Keep stockpiles of construction materials clear of drainage lines. • Protect embankment from runoff and erosion. Embankment protection and control devices include silt fences, mulch , or temporary plant covers. • Contain and equip construction materials storage area with drainage system. • Prevent the transport of sediment from material. stockpiles. • Stabilize and cover the entrance and exit 32 temporary vegetation or gravel. • Divert natural runoff around construction areas prior to any site disturbance. • Restript vehicle movement over cleared areas. 2 All drainage structures and erosion controls ! Contractor, During Included in a should be monitored and repaired Highway District ! construction i construction periodically. and operation budget and Phase DOH's routine i maintenance budget 3 Sediment structures and drainage paths Highway District i Operation Included in should be maintained through regular Phase DOH's routine cleaning and flushing out of sediment and maintenance litter, in order to retain maximum budget effectiveness i 4 Grassing cover should be maintained over Highway District Operation Included in side slope to prevent soil erosion from runoff Phase DOH's routine during rainy season. maintenance budget 6.6 TRANSPORTATION A. Background Highway construction will result in a noticeable increase in the volume of local traffic by transportation of construction materialsl equipment. The increased traffic could reduce ;the level of rOc:ld safety if not properly managed in particular to on site workers, road users, and surrounding communities. Road accidents may occur that could result in injuries, deaths, and other environmental damage. B. Objectives To minimize impacts from potentially increased traffic volume on local roads. To ensure the safety of construction personnel and the public. Beginning of construction plan, activities, and appropriate construction construction alternative roads, in advance. period budget 33 management plan as described below: construction construction period · The contractor constructs first stage at budg~t area outside edge of existing roadway. · During first stage construction, Interruptions to traffic flow on existing roadway are not allowed. If the contractor requires area on shoulder of existing roadway for construction, permission. has to be obtained from the project engineer. The contractor shall provide preventive · measures against accident and inconvenience to the.road user. The measure shall include installation of traffic sign, marking, Signal, lighting, and other incidental conforming to DOH. After complete the first stage construction · up to binder course layer, this layer will be opened to traffic serve. Then, the second stage construction will be commenced. · No space allowed on first stage construction area for second stage construction. • After finishing the second stage construction with all incidentals, all traffic will be diverted to use these areas, and then wearing course layer shall be placed in first stage construction area with all incidentals. Lane blocking at any place and any time · are not a110wed. Except the necessary area, blocking may be allowed at night time. During blocking time, both direction of traffic flow shall be maintained at least one lane and preventive measures against accident shall be provided. 3. Construction equipments and materials will Contractor During Incluged in a be moved during the off~peak peridd traffic to construction construction avoid the traffic congestion. period bu 4. Temporary access to any eXisting areas Contractor During along the roadway being constructed will be construction provided. period budg~t 34 5. The routes, which have been used to " Contractor During Included in a transport constructionequipments and construction , construction materials, will be maintained in good period budget condition. I 6. Road surface condition and traffic signs will Highway District Operation Included in be maintained. Phase DOH's routine '" maintenance ' I I budget 6.7 SOCia-ECONOMIC , A. Background , Socio-economic ,impacts can consist of positive and negative impacts to human life within local 1 communities. Economic impacts occurred during construction such as increase local income or I loss of business opportunities. Social impacts are the other impacts to social systems such as restriction in access to transport, recreation and work, noise and other environmental impacts affecting the community. Social impacts can be managed through a public involvement process. B. Objectives • To maintain existing sccial systems and networking during construction .. • To manage community issues proactively and ensure stakeholder satisfaction with the public involvement process. • To ensure that construction schedule is not delayed due to social or economic issues. Local public will be informed prior the commencement of civil work regarding construction construction temporary inconveniences during the period budget construction period. 2. Provide employment opportunities to the Contractor Beginning of Included in a local people as the first priority and as much construction construction as possible. period budget 3. Shrines and temporary. shops within ROW Contractor Beginning of Included in a will be relocated to appropriate areas prior construction construction the commencement. period budget 4. Provide a telephone number as an Contractor During Included in a information line for community members to construction construction call to request information or register period budget complaints. 5. Provide clear signs on and around the Contractor During Included in a construction site with essential information construction construction 6.8 FOREST RESOURCE A. Background ~' No ecologically sensitive areas and forest exist in the project area. Howeverr, some plant w. ill be removed and can result in the loss of vegetation from that site. Any loss of threatened v getation will reduce the chances for the long term survival of that species. B. Objectives To ensure that maximum vegetation is retained on-site. To ensure that any rare species are not damaged by the constfuction activiti 1. as described below; construttion • Avoid disturbing the vegetation in areas period : outside the construction zone. • Contact the Forestlndustry Organization before removing teaks from the construction areas (if any). • Transplanting shall be considered as much as possible. 7. THE MONITORING PLAN 36 DOH will bear full responsibility for ensuring that the project complies with best environmental practices and meets the mitigation and monitoring .requirements as descri.bed in this report. This program would form part of the documentation to which contractors respond and scope of the mitigation and the action plan are present in chapter 6: The Environmental Management Plan (EMP). To ensure highly effective EMP, a monitoring program has been developed. This environmental monitoring program involves two elements: environmental quality monitoring and monitoring of contractor's environmental performance. Environmental Quality can be assessed by common monitoring parameters such as Total Suspended Particle (TSP), and noise and vibration level. Given the extent of environmental impacts associated with the project, however, the environrt:lental quality will not be significantly deteriorated. The impacts of highway widening are minor in nature and· short in duration. In addition, the results of public involvement indicated that public rather concem about their convenience and safety as they rarely experience the severe impacts on dust, nOise, and vibration nuisance. Furthermore, Environmental Management Plan has been developed to ensure the Contractor's good environmental practices. However, DOH will require the Contractor to set up an. emergency budget for environmental quality monitoring advised by EnvironmentGroup. This could be a result from periodic monitoring of the Contractor's environmental performance ifany major deficiency of good practices is observed. The Contractor's Environmental Performance is the crucial factor contributing to environmental quality. Therefore, a constructive monitoring on the Contractor's environmental performance has been set up. Environmental Management Monitoring Checklist has been developed for periodic monitoring by the Contractor,· DOH's Project Engineer, and DOH's Environment Group. This checklist comprises five parts: project description, monitoring log sheet, m~nthly chec.k and non compliance and corrective and preventive action. • Project description includes the detailed information of the project title, location, Contract period, DOH's Project Engineer, and The Contractor. • Monitoring log sheet records the monitoring date and presents the acknowledgement of the Contractor regarding the monitoring results. • Monthly Check involves common environmental management, which should be established prior to the commencement of civil work and all common constr~ction activities, which could result in adverse environmental impacts. • Non-compliance and corrective and preventive action is a record of non-compliance identified from the periodic monitoring. This is to ensure that effective action is established to rectify any improper environmental management or practices. DOH's Project Engineer will monitor the Contractor's environmental performance at least once a month. A monthly report, Which contains completed monitoring checklist, summary of findings, 37 corrective and preventive actions, and copies of monitoring checklists completed b¥ thJ Contractor will be submitted to DOH's Environment Group. . . , DOH's Environment Group will conduct six-monthly monitoring (auqit) on the lontractor's environmental performance at least twice a year (during dry and wet season). The corltractor and . • I DOH's Project Engineer will be present throughout the monitoring. If any major deficiencies in good environmental practices are observed during monitoring, the Contractor will be respon~ible for the monitoring of environmental quality (dust, noise, vibration, water quality, etc) as advi~edby the Environment Group. The results of environmental monitoring will be compared wi~h relevant environmental standards issued by enforcing authorities, e.g. the Pollution Control 1'epartment. Appropriate correction will be carried out accordingly: The summary of ;'onitoring re ultswill be submitted to the World Bank. 38 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ! Project Title i i .. i Type of Project • 01 New 01 Widening UJ Rehabilitation l~ Overlay :5! Others I Location. I i Contract period DOH's Project Engineer (Print) i (Inspector) (Signature) Contractor's Project (Print) i Engineer (Signature) 39 MONITORING LOG SHEET Monitored by Acknowledged Date bt ! (The Contractor, DOH's Project Engineer, (The Contractor's subo. dinate, or DOH's Environment Group) Contractor'S Project Engineer) i I I ! I II I , I I. ! i I , I I II I i I I I i . I ~ I i I I I I 40 No dust nuisance is observed from construction sites and faqilities, material transport and opened surface. Loaded trucks are covered or sprinkled. No spill is observed on transport roads. • No ground surface is being exposed longer than two days without water spray. Stockpiles are covered or sprinkled. 2 Borrow pits and quarries a're located at least 500 m from settJementareas and 100 m from water bodies. 3 Construction facilities: asphalt plant, concrete mixing plant, warehouse, chemical and waste storage area, are located at least 500 m from settlement area. 4 No noise and vibration nuisance is observed. • Loading weight of trucks and driving speed are controlled. • There is a record showing periodic maintenance of construction equipment and vehicle. 5 No flooding is observed , Drainage channels are not blocked with sediment, garbage, residl,lal construction material, etc. 6 No waste and high sediment is observed in water bodies • Material and waste dumping into water bodies is prohibited A proper control, e.g. net, to prevent any material from entering water bodies is in place when construction is carried out at/closed to water bodies. i 7 Stockpile are located at least 100 m away from water bodies 8 IOn-site wastewater treatments are provided at construction camp, asphalt plant, concrete mixing plant, construction equipment and vehicle maintenance areas. 9 i Wastewater is collected and properly treated via on-site wastewater treatment plant prior to discharged off 10 Waste management procedure and equipment (waste container, waste storage area, etc) are in place. 41 Final waste disposal e.g. landfill and incineration within construction site is prohibited. 12 Waste oil and liquid hazardous waste are collected and stored in closed container within imperviously bunded and floored area (with capacity at least 110% of capacity of the largest tank) 13 Garbage containers are adequately provided and kept closed at· all times except when used. No overloaded garbage container is being obseryed. 14 Liquid and solid chemicals, including engine fuel, are stored in closed container or package within imperviously bunded and floored area (with capacity at least 110% of capacity of the largest tank). 15 All chemical containers are labeled. 16 Chemical containers are in good conditions and kept closed at all times except when used. 17 Free and safe movement of two-way traffic over the project section of highway or road exposed to the haul of materials is maintained. • Tel)1porary detour roads are maintained in good conditions. • Warning signs, barricades or illumination are provided in accordance with DOH's standards. • Any damage to existing and detour roads is repaired in a timely manner 18 Construction sites and worker camp are kept clean and tidy. 19 Clean restrooms are provided to construction workers at least 1 restroom per 15 workers. 20 First aid kits and personal protective equipment are provided . i and easily accessible by construction workers. I 42 Project Title i . Monitoring Date I Description of non-compliance Location Corrective and preventive actions Target Date . , Contractor's project.engineer DOH's project engineer (Print) (Print) (Signature) (Signature) Close-up Oii Completely closed Oii Incompletely closed (describe here ) ! DOH's project engineer (Print) (Signature) Date 43 8. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT 8.1 Introduction , I Public involvement is one of the importar1t parts for all projects that will b~ preceded by the DOH. The purpose of the Public Involvement is to insure that development road project un~ertaken by the DOH including adequate public involvement prior to action. More specifically, we expect to ensure that views, concerns, and values of all stakeholders involved are I known and ~articipated. Comments from the stakeholders would be considered and incorporated into the ~esign and I mitigation plan. The ultimate goal is to provide the better road service for ~ost of the pepple and to minimize social impacts and environmental impacts to local communities and natural e~vironment. This public involvement is part of an environmental study of the proposed /lighway-widei1ing project to be financed by the World Bank Loan. . 'I 8.2 Purpose of the Public Meeting The DOH chooses the public meeting technique for this project. The reason is that Ithe public meeting is the direct means in receiving recommendations from the wide range of st"1keholders. The purposes of the public meeting are to: I 1. Provide an up to date information of the DOH project to all involved stakeholders, . , 2. Provide opportunities for stakeholders to exchange information tha~ will be incorporated into the design and mitigation plan, and I , , 3. Reduce the conflict and encourage the public to participate: in the deve'f'pment of highway project. . 8.3 Stakeholders The stakeholders for this project can be divided to be 9 groups as follows:- " 1. Local people living along the roadside compose of:- • The community leader living along the roadside, e.g. Khud Noi Sub-distritt, Sikhio Sub-district, Ban Non Khu, Ban Huailuk. I • Local people living along the roadside, who will be adversely affected by tM project. 2. Local government officials, e.g. Sikhio district office, Dan Khun Thot district o*,ce. KM.9 sub-district Administration Organization, Khudnoi Sub-district Administration Organization, Wangrongyai Sub-district Administration Organization, Dan ~hun Thot Sub-district Administration Organization, Mitraparp Sub-district Admlinistration Organization, Nhongbuatakiat Sub-district Administration org<:!.niZ. ation, Nh.4ngblianOi Sub-district Administration Organization, Dan Khun Thot Municipalitt, Sikhio Municipality, etc· .' i • 3. State enterprises, i.e. Provincial Electricity Authority. I 4. Private and business sector, i.e. Gas Station, Grocery Shop, etc. I I 44 5. Academics/Schools, i.e. Kompisit Wittaya School, Ban Don Mai School. Ban Pra School, Ban Wang Pong School, Ban Jan Khokrak School, Ban Nonpradu School. Huailuk Padung Wittaya School, Ban Mai School. 6. Religious Place, e.g. Wat Non Raviang. th 7. PrDject proponent, i.e. Bureau of Highway 8 , Highway District of NakhDn Ratchasima 1 alld the Highway District of Nakhon Ratchasima 2as the representatives of the Department of Highway, . 8. Mass Media, e.g. Local R;adiD Station of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and Television Stati.on (Channel 7, Channel 9, and Thai PBS). 9. Other interested people 8.4 Agency Responsibilities BDth representative from central .office and regional office of the Department .of Highway will be in charge of this project. 8.5 Date/Time/Location The public meeting was held on 15th January 2009 between 9.30 am and 12 pm at Meeting Room, Huailuk Phadung Wittaya Sch.o.ol, Nakhon Ratchasima Pr.ovince. This place is readily accessible, centrally located, well known among the stakeholders, adequate circulation space f.or handicapped and wheelchairs at the entrance and throughout the meeting room (in case disabled people) and usually provide ample parking. 8.6 Disclosure Information 1. Background of the project 2. Road design 3. Environmental impacts and mitigation measures 8.7 Summary of Public Involvement There are 85 persons in this public meeting. The suggestion .of the partiCipants meeting as the followings: . . rhesoggestion. of the peOple : 1. Environment According to higher embankment, problem of flood At this section, box culvert of 1.20 x 1.20 meter will I would occur in the municipality area of Dan Khun be placed to avoid the problem. . Thot because of interrupting natural flow. During construction period, the impacts of dust The Imp,cts of d"t '"' ,I'oody I" . The suggestion of the people . Responses I 2. Safety i J People agree with the project since widening the - I I road would reduce traffic accident. I J I For Safety reason, location of U-turn shall not far According to DOH's design &tandard, U-tur~ will be . from schools and communities. provided with approximately G-5 kilometer i1terval. I I Lighting system shall be installed at U-turn As design, at U-turn lighting, system will be installed. I After widening, it. would create a problem for Three pedestrian bridges will be provided. student in crossing the road. I .\ I \ I I \ I I I I 46 9. CONCLUSION Since the project road passes through relatively flat terrain, no ecologically sensitive area such as national park found, therefore, impact on natural environment is considered to be negligible. 111 addition, the widening activities will be done within the existing" ROW, no additional land will be acquired. Impacts arising from road. construction, hence, are insignificant and can entirely be mitigated. During construction, impacts on people and environment woufdthen be .controlled by proper monitoring plan. In brief, the widening project, by nature, will not create any significant impact on environment. Based on the public participation activities, it is revealed that the :public targets' suggestions are taken into consideration for further modification of the project and to be in '. conformed with the local communities' needs. 47 ANNEX I Resettlement Impacts Data (1) Temporary Shop within the Existing ROW I . Annual Floor space of : Shelter space Annual income Name of the family private house area . area inside I . from shop within Product persons income beyond right of way right of way i ROW (BahtIYear) (BahtIY ear) (m2) (m2) I I , i Mrs. Nuengnuch 100,000 NA NA NA I Grocery Maneewong I I Mr. Thongchai 120,000 NA 3,200 6 I Grocery I Sittikulkiat II I I Mr.Thongsuan NA N.A. NA 4 II Food I Sopa ! Mrs. Somporn NA 60,000 1200 .NA I Grocery I Chainapong I I Mrs. Boonchuai 100,000 10,000 NA 20 , I Grilled Chicken i Sasiwimon L i Mrs. Buaphan 80,000 80,000 360 , 40 I Noodle Lertkhunthot I I ii I i , . i I (2) Cultivated Land on the EXisting ROW , ,None 48 ANNEX II Picture of the Public Involvement Process January 15, 2009