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ROAD DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIAN MINISTRY OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRACT: #SLRP III/CS/QCBS-01 PREPARATION OF DETAILED DESIGN AND BIDDING DOCUMENTS FOR REHABILITATION OF 10 ROAD (Approx. 100 km) SECTIONS UNDER THE THIRD SECONDARY AND LOCAL ROADS PROJECT (SLRPIII) Road Name: Local Access Road to Village Didvela Section Km 4.5 ~ Km 9.0 Road No.8, Stage II, Under the Terms of Reference Environmental Management Plan VOLUME VI CONSULTANT: SUB-CONSULTANT: TBILISI 2015 PART 1: GENERAL PROJECT AND SITE INFORMATION INSTITUTIONAL &ADMINISTRATIVE Country Georgia Project title Rehabilitation of Local Access Road to Village Didvela, Section of Km 4.5 ~ Km 9.0 Scope of project and Many parts of exposed gravel surface and asphalt pavement surface are damaged i.e., plastic deformation, pot activity holes due to the traffic / environmental condition, and stagnant water at surface layer. Providing of asphalt surface layer is essential to recover road function in terms of driving convenience and driving safety. Existing pipes are consisted of reinforced concrete. Most of the existing pipes will be repalced with new pipes due to the insufficient capacity and dysfunctionality. The traffic facilities such as road signs, pencing, bus staion, and etc. will be provieded and replaced since there are not appropriate traffic safety facilities to minimize traffic accidents. General information of detailed design for rehabilitation work is as follows: - Design speed: 50 km/h - Width of carriageway: 5.0 ~ 5.5 m - Width of Shoulder: 0.5 ~ 1.0 m - Number of carriageway: 2 lanes / 2 directions - Pavement thickness: Asphalt layer (5cm), Stabilization layer (16cm) Institutional WB Project Management Local Counterpart and/or Recipient arrangements (Name (Project Team Leader) and contacts) Natalya Stankevich Giorgi Tsereteli (Baghdati municipality) Implementation WB Local Counterpart Local Inspectorate Contractor arrangements (Name Safeguard Supervision Supervision Supervision and contacts) Technical Supervisor JV LtD Orientiri” Darejan Kapanadze LtD “Roads Rehabilitation and Besarion Modernization Supervision Bochorishvili and LtD Direction” “Arnabi 21” Davit Merab Jishiashvili Jgenti SITE DESCRIPTION Local Access Road to Village Didvela, Section of Km 4.5 ~ Km 9.0 Name of site It is located in Imereti region and crosses the territory of Baghdati municipality. The road starts at 17 km of Kutaisi ~ Bagdati ~ Abastumani Benara road, and it passes Rokiti, Didvela villages. Describe site The ending section of this road is connected to Vartsikhe ~ Rokhi road at 2 km near Vartsikhe village. The total location length of this road section is 4.7 km. Who owns the land? Baghdati Municipality Description of Location: The project road is located in Imereti region and passes through the territory of Baghdati municipality. geographic, Absolute level of road varies between 98.5m ~ 127.7 m. From geological point of view, project area belongs to physical, biological, Chakvi-Sairme sub-zone of northern Ajara-Trialeti folding zone. There are no geotechnical instabilitits observed geological, on the project road. According to the seismic zoning the study area belongs to the 8 point earthquake zone. hydrographic and Climate of project area is identified as a hot weather in summer season and short, mild weather in winter period. socio-economic The main income of the local people is agriculture (wine-making). context Air: Due to the low intensity of traffic and absent of industrial facilities the air quality parameters are high. According to the nearest meteorological station, the background radiation is under the permissible point. Appropriately the risk of high radiation in the region is not recorded. Water and Soil: No pollution is reported. Flora: Vegetation within the area is not thick and no rare/protected species are registered in it. Minor quality of shrubs and small trees are located within the project’s direct impact are. Fauna: The project road pass through the degraded territory and accordingly the fauna is not reach. Mostly fauna is presented by the species which does not need any special protecting measures. Due to the small area of the project the impact on the fauna will be minimal. Noise: The current noise level is low due to low traffic levels and a lack of industrial facilities. The project activities will have modest impact on those people who reside in existing villages (Immediately along the road) and this impact will be limited to the rehabilitation phase. Social: The road passes through 2 villages where 320 families in total are settled.. Information for material resources nearest from the project area Locations and distance for material Description Location Hauling distance, Note sourcing, especially 1 Quarry Bagdati municipality, Vartsikhe village 10km inert aggregates, 2 Borrow pit Bagdati municipality area 9 km water, stones 3 Disposal area Bagdati municipality area 4 km 2 4 Concrete plant Bagdati municipality, Vartsikhe village 7 km 5 A/C plant Bagdati municipality, Vartsikhe village 7 km 6 Landfill Kutaisi municipality area 35 km LEGISLATION Identify national & The project triggers World Bank OP/BP 4.01 - Environmental Assessment and, according to its principles, has local legislation been classified as environmental Category B. The present EMP has been prepared to meet requirements of &permits that apply OP/BP 4.01. to project activity Georgian legislation does not require any type of environmental review, approval, or permitting for the project. Though according to the national regulatory system, (i) Contractor company must be licensed, (ii) Construction materials must be obtained from licensed providers, (iii) Once contractor wishes to open quarries, then the contractor must obtain respective license. (iv) If, in time of rehabilitation, contractor wishes to operate own asphalt or concrete (Or both) plants, he should have permission regarding specified limited level of pollutant substances in exhaust. (v) Disposal of the construction waste and excess ground generated in the course of earth works shall be placed in a selected locations agreed and approved by local governing bodies in written. PUBLIC CONSULTATION Identify when / Environmental Management Framework for the Secondary and Local Roads Project III was disclosed through where the public the RDMRDI web page and a stakeholder consultation meeting was held on 11/04/2014. The present site- consultation process specific EMP was disclosed through the same media and also delivered in hard copies to the Baghdati shall take place municipality. Consultation meeting with local communities was held and the minutes of this meeting were attached to this EMP. ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1: Project Location Map Attachment 2: Minutes of public consultation; Attachment 3: Waste disposal agreement (to be provided by contractor); Attachment 4: Borrowing license (as applicable by contractor); Attachment 5: Asphalt plant operation agreement (as applicable); Attachment 6: Other (as applicable) 3 PART 2: SAFEGUARDS SCREENING AND TRIGGERS ENVIRONMENTAL /SOCIAL SCREENING FOR SAFEGUARDS TRIGGERS Activity/Issue Status Triggered Actions A. Roads rehabilitation [x] Yes [ ] No If “Yes”, see Section 3 - A B. New construction of small traffic infrastructure [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes”, see Section 3 - A C. Impacts on surface drainage system [x] Yes [ ] No If “Yes”, see Section 3 - B Will the site activity D. Historic building(s) and districts [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes”, see Section 3 - C include/involve any of the E. Acquisition of land1 [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes”, see Section 3 - D following? F. Hazardous or toxic materials2 [] Yes [x] No If “Yes”, see Section 3 - E G. Impacts on forests and/or protected areas [] Yes [x]No If “Yes”, see Section 3 - F H. Risk of unexploded ordinance (UXO) [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes”, see Section 3 - G I. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety [x] Yes [ ] No ‘Yes”, see Section 3 - H ------------------------------------------------ 1 Land acquisition includes displacement of residents, change the way of life, this is concerning with land which was purchased/handed over and impact on persons living and/or unlawfully exist and or/performing business activities (Booths) on the land already purchased. 2Hazardous or toxic materials contain, but is not limited to: asbestos, toxic paints, hazardous dissolvent materials, removal of lead containing materials and etc. 4 PART 3: MITIGATION MEASURES ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES CHECKLIST 0. General Conditions Notification and a) The local construction and environment inspectorates and communities have been notified of upcoming activities Worker Safety b) The public has been notified of the works through appropriate notification in the media and/or at publicly accessible sites (including the site of the works) c) All legally required permits have been acquired for construction and/or rehabilitation d) The Contractor formally agrees that all work will be carried out in a safe and disciplined manner designed to minimize impacts on neighboring residents and environment. e) Workers’ PPE will comply with international good practice (always hardhats, as needed masks and safety glasses, harnesses and safety boots) f) Appropriate signposting of the sites will inform workers of key rules and regulations to follow. A. General Rehabilitation Air Quality a) During excavation works dust control measures shall be employed, e.g. by spraying and moistening the ground and /or Construction b) Demolition debris, excavated soil and aggregates shall be kept in controlled area
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