Environmental Impact Assessment For
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR
JINNAH HEAVENS BUILDING PROJECT Final Report November 2018
Submission to: Environmental Protection Agency Government of Sindh
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November 2018
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Prime Properties Plot No. 21, Sector 53-A, Deh Dozan Tappu Gujro, Scheme 33, Malir, Karachi.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
M/S Prime Properties (PPS) is the proponent of Jinnah Heavens Building Project, headed by Mr. Abdul Jabbar. The Project Proponent is a well-known builder who aims to provide an affordable and luxurious standard residential project in Cantonment Board Malir, Karachi. The proposed project, “Jinnah Heavens”, is located at Plot No. 21, Sector 53-A, Deh Dozan Tappu Gujro, Scheme 33, Malir, Karachi. The proposed project area is shown in below figure.
The Proposed project was designed initially as G+10 floors, Ground and First floors (Parking Area) Second to Tenth Floor (Flats +Circulation Area). In compliance with Honorable Supreme Court order dated 16.03.2017 project has been revised and building plan has been approved by Cantonment Board Malir, as follows; G+ Seven floors, Ground and First floors will be used for Parking and Second to Seventh floors will have flats +circulation area only. Plot is measuring 1.0 Acre 32 ghunta or 8712.80 Sq.yds. The EIA Report has been prepared in compliance with the requirements of Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014 and Sindh EPA (IEE and EIA) review Regulation 2014, for submission to the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency for decision on the Project Jinnah Heavens.
The Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan, in a public interest Constitution petition filed by a concerned citizen constituted a single member judicial commission of a judge of High Court of Sindh (SHC) to probe and record its findings in regard to providing/supply of clean water to the residents of Sindh besides the deteriorating condition of sanitation in Sindh. The Commission is also mandated to examine the statutory role played by the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency on the issues mandated by the Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014. The Commission is further empowered to examine the officials or material from relevant agencies / organizations inclusive of all the Civic and land owing agencies. The SC while making
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conclusion and recommendations of the Commission part of its order dated 16.03.2017 directed the Chief Secretary Sindh to form a task force to comply with the recommendations made by the Commission in its report. The SC in same order directed the Commission to continue working to ensure compliance of the recommendations contained in its report. The Commission is still working and submits reports on state of compliance in the SC.
In compliance of the order dated 16.03.2017 passed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) in C.P. No. 38 of 2016, the SBCA and other regulators including Cantonment Boards has imposed a ban on construction of multistoried/high rise buildings of more than ground + 6 (excluding Parking Floors) in the Province of Sindh. That the Applicant will at this stage be applying for such permission with the caveat that it will only process it application for the additional stories subject to the order dated 16. 03.2017 being modified or vacated.
It would also imperative to mention here that EIA as a tool was created to be used at the planning stage in line with the precautionary principle – a principle initiated by the Rio Declaration for better and sustainable development. This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been conducted with above objective to collect information about environmental effects of the project.
For Baseline information the project area was surveyed to collect primary data. During the field visits, information was collected on environmental sensitivities in the areas, existing roads, neighborhood attributes, and public services. Information on ambient air quality, ambient noise quality, traffic assessment, adjoining roads, specific geotechnical conditions were obtained from the primary sources; whereas, the weather historical data was obtained from secondary sources.
Pre-construction Period: Environmental assessment documentation and the Environment Management Plan (EMP) are prepared and approved during the pre- construction period and The EMP’s mitigation (EmiT) Table-18 and monitoring (EmoT) Table 19, identify actions to be undertaken by the PPS management. Prime Properties management will provide a briefing to Staff on the implementation requirements of the EMP.
Most of the environmental impacts during design phase such as dislocation of peoples, change of land use, loss of trees and vegetation, relocation of existing utilities, and impacts on archeological sites are neutral and do not require mitigation measures.
Construction Period: The Construction phase EMP actions focus mostly on project activities for construction and the management of worksites and equipment and people. Specifically this part of the EMP focuses in defining ways to minimize effects
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such as top soil erosion, wastewater discharges, air emission release, noise, disposal of demolition / construction debris, disturbance to traffic flow, water consumption and demand, fuel storage, safety of workers and public during construction, employment and business opportunity.
Appropriate mitigation protocols are defined in this EIA report. By applying careful building design all other potential impacts can be avoided. However, care will need to be taken during construction activity.
Operation Period: Operation period actions focus on confirming that the PPS management has completed the EMP tasks required and that the after residence /occupancy of the building will improve lifestyle of the residents of the building and basic issues like solid waste management, wastewater discharge, provision of sustainable energy, provision of utilities and their consumption, and any fire hazard, sustainable plantation, exhaust ventilation in parking and employment generation will be managed and monitored and per EMP provided in the report.
A schedule of activities associated with construction has been prepared and the potential environmental impacts of each activity assessed. For each activity, recommended mitigation and monitoring actions have been identified. These are covered in the EMP. All impacts are minor and able to be mitigated. This EIA study authors concluded that the proposed building project will not lead to significant adverse environmental and social impacts. Careful implementation of the EMP will ensure that environmental impacts are managed and minimized. The project meets all statutory requirements. The environmental safeguard implementation will have to be monitored by concerned persons, including the Project Manager and EHS Officer of PPS. Due diligence, with mandatory coordination among various stakeholders will further ensure mitigation of any adverse impacts.
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Table of Content CHAPTER 1: Introduction ...... 1 1.1 Background ...... 1 1.2 Project Proponent (Prime Properties) ...... 1 1.3 Project Overview (Jinnah Heavens) ...... 2 1.4 Approvals Status ...... 3 1.5 Ownership ...... 4 1.6 Legal Aspects of EIA Study ...... 4 1.6.1 Legislative Requirement ...... 4 1.6.2 Justification for EIA Study ...... 4 1.6.3 Other Regulatory Requirements ...... 5 1.7 Approach and Methodology of EIA Study ...... 5 1.7.1 Scope of EIA Study ...... 5 1.7.2 Purpose and Objectives ...... 6 1.7.3 Methodology ...... 6 1.7.4 Phases of Study ...... 7 1.8 Report Structure ...... 10 1.9 EIA Study Team...... 10 1.10 Contact Details ...... 11 CHAPTER 2: Environmental Legislation ...... 12 2.1 Introduction ...... 12 2.2 Environmental Policies and Guidelines ...... 12 2.2.1 National Conservation Strategy (NCS) ...... 12 2.2.2 National Environmental Policy ...... 13 2.2.3 Environmental Institutional Framework ...... 13 2.3 Environmental Legislation ...... 14 2.3.1 Sindh Environmental Protection Act 2014 ...... 14 2.4 Provincial Rules, Regulation and Standards ...... 14 2.4.1 SEPA Review of IEE/EIA Regulations 2014 ...... 14 2.5 Other Relevant Laws Provincial Regulations/Rules ...... 15
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2.6 Sindh Environmental Quality Standards (SEQS) ...... 15 2.7 Cantonment Board Malir - Bye Laws...... 16 2.8 Building Codes of Pakistan – Fire Safety Provisions, 2016 ...... 17 CHAPTER 3: Project Description ...... 19 3.1 Project Proponent (M/S Prime Properties) ...... 19 3.2 Project Location ...... 19 3.3 Project Description ...... 20 3.4 Land Use ...... 22 3.5 Project Facilities ...... 22 3.6 Details of Project Components ...... 23 3.7 Schedule of Construction ...... 24 3.8 Jinnah Heavens Project Execution Support ...... 25 3.9 Construction Methodology ...... 25 3.9.1 Site Clearance ...... 25 3.9.2 Excavation ...... 25 3.9.3 Form Work ...... 26 3.9.4 Re-Bar Handling ...... 27 3.9.5 Concreting...... 28 3.9.6 Block Masonry ...... 30 3.9.7 Plaster ...... 30 3.10 Construction Material Standards ...... 31 3.11 Engineering and Miscellaneous Works ...... 32 3.12 Machinery Required ...... 32 3.13 Facilities & Support Services ...... 32 3.13.1 Domestic Water Supplies ...... 33 3.13.2 Wastewater Management ...... 33 3.13.3 Solid Waste Disposal ...... 34 3.13.4 Gas Supplies ...... 34 3.13.5 Electrical System ...... 34 3.13.6 Firefighting System ...... 35 3.13.7 Safety and Security System ...... 35 CHAPTER 4: Baseline Environmental Conditions ...... 36
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4.1 Physical Conditions ...... 36 4.1.1 Topography & Land use ...... 36 4.1.2 Ambient Air Quality of Project ...... 37 4.1.3 Ambient Noise Quality ...... 38 4.1.4 Geology and Soil of Project Area ...... 38 4.1.5 Water Resources Supply & Quality ...... 39 4.1.6 Surface Drainage and Sewerage System ...... 40 4.1.7 Solid Waste Management ...... 40 4.1.8 Road Network ...... 41 4.1.9 Gas Supply Network and Supply System ...... 42 4.1.10 Firefighting System of Project Area ...... 42 4.1.11 Hospital Facility ...... 44 4.1.12 Electricity Supply System of Project City ...... 45 4.1.13 Meteorology and Climate ...... 46 4.1.14 Seismic Data...... 51 4.2 Ecological Resources ...... 51 4.2.1 Methodology Adopted ...... 51 4.2.2 Ecological Status ...... 52 4.2.3 Sensitive Area ...... 52 4.3 Socio-economic Conditions ...... 53 4.3.1 Demography ...... 53 CHAPTER 5: Stakeholder Consultation ...... 55 5.1 Local Governmental Organizations’ Stakeholders ...... 56 5.2 Commercial Stakeholders (In the vicinity of project area) ...... 57 5.3 Cultural Heritage Sites & Buildings and Recreational Facilities ...... 58 5.4 Summary Overview of Stakeholders around Project Site ...... 58 5.5 Conclusion ...... 67 CHAPTER 6: Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures ...... 68 6.1 Introduction ...... 68 6.2 Potential Impacts ...... 68 6.3 Design Phase Impacts ...... 69 6.3.1 Dislocation of People ...... 69
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6.3.2 Change of Land use ...... 70 6.3.3 Loss of Trees ...... 70 6.3.4 Relocation of existing Utilities ...... 70 6.3.5 Impact on protected heritage site ...... 70 6.4 Construction Phase Impacts ...... 70 6.4.1 Soil Erosion/Dust ...... 70 6.4.2 Wastewater Discharges ...... 71 6.4.3 Release of Air Emissions ...... 72 6.4.4 Noise and Vibration ...... 72 6.4.5 Disposal of Demolition / Construction Debris ...... 73 6.4.6 Disturbance to the Traffic Flow ...... 74 6.4.7 Water Consumption and Demand ...... 74 6.4.8 Weather Conditions ...... 75 6.4.9 Fuel Storage ...... 75 6.4.10 Safety of Workers and Vicinity during Construction ...... 76 6.4.11 Sustainable Tree Plantation ...... 76 6.4.12 Employment and Business Opportunity ...... 77 6.5 Operation Phase Impacts ...... 77 6.5.1 Wastewater Discharge ...... 77 6.5.2 Solid Waste Disposal ...... 78 6.5.3 Sustainable Energy ...... 79 6.5.4 Utility Services and Consumption of Resource ...... 79 6.5.5 Noise and Vibration ...... 79 6.5.6 Fire Hazards ...... 80 6.5.7 Safety and Security of Building ...... 80 6.5.8 In-adequate Parking Floor Exhaust Ventilation ...... 81 6.5.9 Parking and Traffic Management ...... 81 6.5.10 Employment Generation ...... 81 CHAPTER 7: Environmental Management Plan ...... 82 7.1 Environmental Monitoring System ...... 82 7.2 Scope of EMP ...... 83 7.3 Organization of the EMP ...... 83
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7.4 Maintenance of the EMP ...... 83 7.5 Management Approach ...... 83 7.6 Regulatory Requirements ...... 84 7.6.1 Approvals, Authorizations and Permits ...... 84 7.6.2 Environmental Quality Objectives ...... 84 7.6.3 Compliance Monitoring ...... 84 7.7 Implementation Stages of EMP ...... 85 7.7.1 Planning and Design of Proposed Project ...... 85 7.7.2 Construction and Operation Phase ...... 85 Conclusion ...... 101 Annexure ...... 102 Annexure 1: Copy of Revised Building Layout Approval from Cantonment Board Malir ...... 103 Annexure 2: No Objection Certificate of CAA ...... 108 Annexure 3: No Objection Certificate of Pakistan Air Force (Air Traffic Services) 109 Annexure 4: Copy of application receiving for NOC of K-Electric ...... 111 Annexure 5: Copy of application receiving for NOC of KW&SB Department ...... 112 Annexure 6: Copy of NOC from Sui Southern Gas Company ...... 113 Annexure 7: Copy of Ownership Document ...... 114 Annexure 8: Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014...... 130 Annexure 9: SEPA (Review of IEE/EIA) Regulations, 2014...... 160 Annexure 10-A: SEQS for Municipal and Industrial Effluents...... 181 Annexure 10-B: SEQS for Industrial Gaseous Emissions, Motor Vehicle Exhaust, Noise and Ambient Air Quality...... 183 Annexure 10-C: SEQS for Ambient Noise Level ...... 191 Annexure 11: Building Codes of Pakistan – Fire Safety Provisions, 2016 Project’s Relevant Section ...... 192 Annexure 12: Ambient Air Quality of Project Area ...... 204 Annexure 13: Ambient Noise Levels of Project Area ...... 206 Annexure 14: Ground Water Quality Report of Project Area ...... 207 Annexure 15: Photo Gallery of Project Location ...... 208 Annexure 16: TIS Report Summary ...... 210
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Annexure 17 A-H: Copy of Revised Approved Building Layout Plan of Project ..... 213
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Location Map of Jinnah Heavens Jinnah Heavens ...... 20 Figure 2: Proposed Location of Jinnah Heavens ...... 20 Figure 3: Land Elevation Map of Jinnah Heavens Project ...... 37 Figure 4: Location Map Joining the Road to the Project ...... 42 Figure 5: Route Map of Fire Stations Locations Close to Project ...... 43 Figure 6: Location Map of Hospital Facilities Close to Project ...... 45 Figure 7: Mean Monthly Min & Max Temp of Karachi City for 20 Years ...... 47 Figure 8: Highest and Lowest RH % ...... 48 Figure 9: Wind speed experienced in Karachi during Last 20 years (1992-2012) ...... 50 Figure 10: Precipitation Trend in Karachi ...... 51 Figure 11: Map of Malir Cantonment Board ...... 54 Figure 12: Residents’ Response about the Existing Issues in Project Area ...... 61 Figure 13: Interviewee’s Knowledge for Jinnah Heavens Project ...... 62 Figure 14: Interviewee’s Opinion for Destruction of Natural Plantation or Living Habitat if the Project was to be initiated ...... 63 Figure 15: Interviewee’s Opinion for Visual Impact on Surrounding Environment .... 64 Figure 16: Interviewees Opinion for Major Effects during Construction Phase ...... 65 Figure 17: Interviewees Opinion for Major Effects after Construction Phase ...... 65 Figure 18: Interviewees Opinion for Disturbance to Traffic Flow during Construction Phase ...... 65 Figure 19: Residents Opinion about this Project ...... 66
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List of Tables
Table 1: Summary of revised Proposed Project Jinnah Heavens...... 2 Table 2: Details of flats, parking and amenities ...... 21 Table 3: Details of Flats Covered Area ...... 21 Table 4: Detail of Schedule of Floors ...... 24 Table 5: Details of Parking at JHS ...... 24 Table 6: Ambient Air Quality of Project Area (Jinnah Heavens) ...... 37 Table 7: Ambient Noise Level of Project Area ...... 38 Table 8: Detail of Subsurface Characteristics of Project ...... 39 Table 9: Details of Road Network of Karachi ...... 41 Table 10: Details of Joining Road and Distance ...... 41 Table 11: Details of Close Fire Stations Routes and Distances ...... 43 Table 12: Details of Government Health Facilities in Project City (Karachi)...... 44 Table 13: Daily High and Low Temperature ...... 48 Table 14: Relative Humidity of Karachi City ...... 49 Table 15: Seismic Data of the Project ...... 51 Table 16: List of Stakeholders for Jinnah Heavens ...... 55 Table 17: Overview of Potential Impacts due to the Proposed Project ...... 68 Table 18: Environmental Management (Mitigation) Plan ...... 87 Table 19: Environmental Management (Monitoring) Plan ...... 95 Table 20: Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Frequencies for Jinnah Heavens Building ...... 99
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Acronyms
A ARA Abdul Razzak Associates C CAA Civil Aviation Authority E EA Environmental Assessment EIA Environmental Impact Assessment ECC&CDD Environmental Climate Change & Coastal Development Department I IEE Initial Environmental Examination K KDA Karachi Development Authority K.E K-Electric KW Kilo Watts KWSB Karachi Water and Sewerage Board N NCS National Conservation Strategy NEP National Environment Policy P PPS Prime Properties S SEPA Sindh Environmental Protection Agency S-EPA Sindh Environmental Protection Act SEQS Sindh Environmental Quality Standards
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CHAPTER 1: Introduction
1.1 Background
This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report presents the environmental aspects with respect to the construction phase and usage of the proposed project, “Jinnah Heavens” (JHS), which is located at Plot No. 21, Sector 53-A, Deh Dozan Tappu Gujro, Scheme 33, Malir, Karachi. JHS is a residential project. The Proposed Project was designed initially as G+10 floors, with Ground and First Floors for Parking and Second to Tenth Floors for Flats + Circulation Area. In compliance with Honorable Supreme Court Order (dated 16.03.2017), the Project has been revised and the building plan has been approved accordingly by Cantonment Board Malir (CBM) as G+ 7 Floors with Ground and First Floors to be used for Parking and Second to Seventh Floors will have Flats + Circulation Area only. However, Cantonment Board Malir (CBM) has reviewed the Project as G+10 Floors including layout plan and structure design drawings. This EIA contains project details as per approval of CBM. Project will be constructed as per approval of Building Layout Plan provided by CBM up to G+7 including Parking Floors (i.e. Ground + First). The Project’s Plot is measuring 1.0 Acres and 32 Ghunta or 8712.80 Sq. Yd.
The EIA Report has been prepared in compliance with the requirements of Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014 and the Sindh EPA (Review of IEE and EIA) Regulation 2014, for submission to the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency for decision on environmental viability of the Project.
1.2 Project Proponent (Prime Properties)
M/S Prime Properties (PPS) is the project proponent of the proposed project. Management of PPS has an established reputation through hard work and commitment to excellence and is now a trusted name in the construction business.
The management of PPS has massive experience in the construction industry and has well qualified team of engineers and managers with track record of successful project completion. The management of PPS attempts to constantly develop innovative ideas. PPS intends to launch the well planned project Jinnah Heavens.
With high aspiration and commitment to excellence, PPS are continually striving to develop the highest quality construction projects, both companies have penchant for
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ensuring that project should have reflection of innovation and advocates the highest standards of quality.
Mr. Abdul Jabbar S/O Abdul Ghaffar Wali Muhammad and Mr. Anwar Ali S/O Bahadur Ali Jessani are the project proponents who have delegated the general power of attorney to Mr. Hanif Rehmatullah, Director of Abdul Razzak Associates.
1.3 Project Overview (Jinnah Heavens)
The proposed project is a residential project and is perfectly designed with splattering lush green surroundings. The proposed project will offer comfortable and luxurious living to the residents. The Proposed project was designed initially as G+10 Floors, with Ground and First Floors for Parking, Second to Tenth Floors for Flats + Circulation Area. In compliance with the Honorable Supreme Court Order (dated 16.03.2017), the Project has been revised and building plan has been approved accordingly by Cantonment Board Malir (CBM) as G+ 7 Floors with Ground and First Floors to be used for Parking and Second to Seventh Floors will have Flats + Circulation Area only. However, CBM has reviewed the project as G+10 Floors including layout plan and structure design drawings. This section provides project details as per approval of CBM. Summary of the proposed project units is given in Table-1.
Table 1: Summary of revised Proposed Project Jinnah Heavens
Type No. of Units Total No of Flats on 2nd to 7th Floor 16×6 96 Total No of Flats on 8th & 9th Floor 24 Total No of Flats on 10th floor 06 Total No of Flats 126 Required No of car Parking 106 Car Parking provided 159 Required no Motor cycle parking 120 Provided no of motor cycle parking 155 Total No of Stairs 04 Total No of Fire Escapes 05
Total no Lifts 09
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1.4 Approvals Status
The project has obtained/applied following approvals from different organization for proposed project.
1. Cantonment Board Malir (CBM): Revised Building layout plan Approval Building plan has been approved by Board vide resolution no 33. Dated 30.05.2018, vide its letter no MLR/Sy No.186/Sec 53-A DD/Sch-33/2018/2790 dated 23.11.2018 in compliance with the order passed by the Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan in CP No. 38/2016.Copy of approval from MCB is attached as Annexure-1.
2. Civil Aviation Authority: Project has obtained NOC of height from Civil Aviation Authority vide its letter No HQCAA/1117/003ARAS/KHI-57)/649 dated: 25.05.2016. According to the approval CAA has no objection to the construction of 125 ft above ground level or 297 above mean sea level. Copy of NOC is attached as Annexure-2.
3. Pakistan Air Force (Air Traffic Services): Project has also obtained NOC of building height from Pakistan Air Force (Air Traffic Services) vide its letter No AHQ/1532/2/ATS (PC-186/16) dated: 04.10.2016. According to the approval ATS has no objection to the construction of 125 ft above ground level. Copy of NOC is attached as Annexure-3.
4. K-Electric: Project has applied to obtain NOC from K-Electric on dated 10.08.2017 for electricity connection. Copy of application receiving from K-Electric department is attached as Annexure-4.
5. Karachi Water & Sewerage Board (KW&SB) Project has applied to obtain NOC from KW&SB on dated 11-10-2018 for Water supply and sewerage connection. Copy of application receiving from KW&SB is attached as Annexure -5.
6. Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC): Project has obtained NOC from Sui Southern Gas Company for the supply of Natural gas during occupancy phase of the proposed project through letter no Sales/ NOC/34/18 dated 12 November 2018. Copy of NOC is attached as Annexure-6.
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1.5 Ownership
Proposed project land, Plot No. 21, Sector 53-A, Deh Dozan Tappu Gujro, Scheme 33 Malir Karachi, is owned by Mr. Abdul Jabbar S/O Abdul Ghaffar Wali Muhammad and Mr. Anwar Ali S/O Bahadur Ali Jessani. The copy of ownership documents are attached as Annexure-7.
1.6 Legal Aspects of EIA Study
1.6.1 Legislative Requirement The objective of this study is to carry out an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed project activities to meet the environmental compliances laid down by the Environmental Protection Agency. The scope of study would be as per the Environmental Assessment Guidelines outlined by the Environment Protection Agency.
This EIA report aims to identify possible environmental aspects of the project activities and suggest mitigation measure to cater environment and to fulfill the requirement for obtaining an environmental approval from the Environmental Protection Agency, Sindh.
The Sindh Environmental Protection Act of 2014 effectively established the EPA as the principal authority for environmental management in Sindh. The Environmental Protection Act establishes the requirement for environmental assessment, either Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), for certain projects.
Section 17 of the Act requires all developers of any project to submit an Initial Environmental Assessment (IEE) or Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) before commencement of project.
1.6.2 Justification for EIA Study Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (Review of IEE and EIA) Regulations 2014 classifies projects on the basis of expected degree of adverse environmental impacts and lists them in two separate schedules. Schedule-I lists projects that may not have significant environmental impacts and therefore require an IEE, similarly Schedule-II contains the lists projects that have potentially significant environmental impacts and requiring preparation of an EIA.
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The proposed project of “Jinnah Heavens” falls under Schedule-II under the category of Urban Development and Tourism (Residential/commercial high rise buildings/apartments from 15 stories and above) requiring preparation of an EIA study. This EIA report has, therefore, been prepared in compliance with the requirements mentioned under the prevailing environmental legislation in Sindh.
1.6.3 Other Regulatory Requirements The proposed project will be subject to pertinent legislative and regulatory requirements of the Government of Pakistan and the Government of Sindh. The legal statutes that have been reviewed include:
Sindh Environmental Protection Act 2014 Sindh EPA (Review of IEE/EIA) Regulation, 2014 Sindh Environmental Quality Standards National Environmental Policy Cantonment Board Malir by Law. Building Codes of Pakistan – Fire Safety Provisions, 2016.
The project’s legal obligations in the context of environmental protection were assessed in the light of above mentioned statutes.
1.7 Approach and Methodology of EIA Study
1.7.1 Scope of EIA Study The scope of this EIA Study is as under:
Identify the characteristics of the proposed project that are likely to give rise to environmental impacts. Develop a baseline of projects’ current environmental scenario. Identify the type of impacts that may arise. Determine environmental resources which are particularly sensitive to impacts and categorize impacts on the basis of their severity. Evaluate impacts due to construction and operational activities of Jinnah Heavens project and compliance with the relevant environmental regulations of Sindh. Evaluate impacts’ severity/degree and provide necessary mitigation measures. Identification of Stakeholder(s).
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Provide recommendations/suggestions for the environmental monitoring and management of social and physical environment in the surroundings of the project area during various phases of the project life. Ensure that all the important aspects of the project have been taken care of, all the relevant stakeholders have taken part in it, and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements are complied with. 1.7.2 Purpose and Objectives The purpose of this EIA study is to evaluate the proposed activities against the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) requirements.
The specific objectives of this EIA are to:
Assess the existing environmental and socioeconomic conditions at and around the project site, particularly identify any environmental and social sensitivity areas; Identify the likely impacts of the proposed project on the natural and socioeconomic environment, predict and evaluate these quantitatively wherever possible and determine their significance in the light of technical and regulatory concerns, as well as those related to public perceptions. Propose appropriate mitigation and monitoring measures that can be incorporated into the design of the proposed activities to minimize any damaging effects or lasting negative consequences identified by the assessment. Prepare an EIA report for submission to the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). 1.7.3 Methodology The environmental assessment has been conducted with the following basic targets:
Identification of the regulatory requirements that applies to the project activities in the proposed area, in the context of environmental protection, health and safety. Assessment of the proposed project activities in terms of their likely impacts on the environment during the construction and operation phases of the project, in order to identify issues of environmental concern. Recommendation of appropriate mitigation measures that can be incorporated into the design of the project to minimize any environmental impacts identified.
For achieving these targets harmoniously the following methodology was adopted:
1. Review of regulatory requirements based on; preliminary assessment of project activities and the project area.
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2. Collection of information of the proposed project activities, project design and schedule, with an emphasis on aspects that have an interface with natural and social environment. 3. Secondary literature review to collect environmental data about the project area. 4. Stakeholder consultation with Government Department and general public, through formal and informal interview and meeting. 5. Site visits for the collection of primary data related to various environmental aspects of the project area. 6. Evaluation of the environmental parameters those are likely to undergo significant change due to the proposed project. 7. Identification and evaluation of measures to mitigate the adverse impacts.
1.7.4 Phases of Study The EIA study was performed in six main phases, which are described below:
I. Scoping:
The key activities of this phase included:
Project Data Compilation: A specific description of the proposed activities relevant to environmental assessment was compiled with the help of the PPS Management. Published Literature Review: Primary and Secondary data on ambient air quality, ambient noise levels, traffic impact study, soil, weather, water resources and vegetation was reviewed and compiled. Legislative Review: Information on relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines, and standards was reviewed and compiled. Stakeholder Consultation: A series of stakeholder meetings & surveys were arranged which involved meeting with, Government Officials, residents and general public visiting proposed project Jinnah Heavens and adjoining areas. Identification of Potential Impacts: The information collected in the previous steps was reviewed and potential environmental issues identified.
II. Baseline Studies:
Following the scoping exercise, the project area was surveyed to collect primary data. During the field visits, information was collected on environmental sensitivities in the areas, existing roads, neighborhood attributes, and public services.
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Information on ambient air quality ambient noise quality, traffic assessment, and site specific geotechnical conditions etc., was developed with primary sources.
III. Impact Assessment:
The environmental, socioeconomic, and project information collected in previous phases was used to assess the potential impacts of the proposed activities. The issues studied include potential project impacts on:
Surrounding built environment Ambient air quality Ambient noise levels Traffic impact Municipal services and utilities Road infrastructure Health Services Firefighting station facilities
Following aspects were discussed in detail and evaluated for environmental scenarios associated with construction and utilization phases of the Jinnah Heavens:
The present baseline conditions. The change in environmental parameters likely to be effected by the project related activities. Identification of potential impacts. Likelihood and significance of potential impacts. Mitigation measures to reduce impacts to as low as possible. Determination of residual impacts. Implementation of mitigation measures through environment management protocols. Evaluation of controls and monitoring of residual impacts.
IV. Stakeholder Consultation
In this regard, stakeholder meetings were arranged which involved meeting with local residents and Government departments.
V. Environmental Management Plan
An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been proposed for the JHS Project to follow sustainable development procedures and to protect the environment.
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VI. Documentation:
The above steps, procedures and analysis have been documented in the form of an EIA report prepared according to the relevant guidelines of the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency and legal requirements. This report includes the findings of the assessment, project impacts, and mitigation measures to be implemented during the execution of the proposed activities.
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1.8 Report Structure
The structure of this EIA Report is as follows:
Chapter 1: Provides an introduction about the proposed project and categorization of the project with respect to the environmental regulations.
Chapter 2: Describes an overview of policy and legislation and relevant guidelines concerning with the various aspects of the proposed project activities.
Chapter 3: Covers the project description, its precise location, construction and operation related details and the timeframe for completion of project.
Chapter 4: Describes the existing environment at the proposed location of the project. It carries details of area infrastructures, physical, ecological and socioeconomic conditions of the area.
Chapter 5: Describes details about all stakeholders, the consultation process and their concerns and recommendations about the project.
Chapter 6: Describes the anticipated environmental and social impacts of the project and their consequent screening in accordance with the general guidelines. The screening further identifies the residual impacts resulting as a consequence of the adoption of mitigation measures.
Chapter 7: Details the environmental management and monitoring plan of JHS to be implemented by the PPS Management for effective mitigation of adverse impacts and improved environmental performance.
Chapter 8: Summarizes the report and presents conclusion.
Annexure: A series of Annexure have been included in the report to provide information about the project, the regulations that were have been used to categorize the project as well as those governing environmental compliance, and other legal documents as the proof of validity of the project.
1.9 EIA Study Team
M/S PPS has engaged Environmental Consultancy & Services for conducting the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study of the proposed project to assess the likely environmental and social impacts that may arise from the project activities and to identify measures to mitigate the negative impacts during construction and usage (operation) phase of the project. Consequently, ECS formulated the following team for conducting the study.
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Sr. # Name Position in EIA Assessment Team 1. Mr. Shahid Ali Lutfi Team Leader / Sr. Environment Engineer 2. Mr. Arshad Hussain Memon Deputy Team Leader / Environment Engineer 3. Dr. Kaneez Fatima Sociologist 4. Engr. Nouman Sheikh Energy & Environmental Engineer 5. Engr. Shaikh Shahabuddin Arfi Civil /Environmental Engineer 6. Mr. Mughal Sharif Environmentalist 7. Engr . Saddam Hussain Environment Engineer
1.10 Contact Details
Contact details of the project representative of Jinnah Heavens Project are mentioned below:
Contact Person: Mr. Arif Rehmatullah
Address: Plot No. 21, Sector 53-A, Deh Dozan Tappu Gujro, Scheme 33 Malir, Karachi. Cell: 0300-8241322.
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CHAPTER 2: Environmental Legislation
2.1 Introduction
The principal environmental regulatory agency in Pakistan was the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Pakistan that formulates environmental policies, action plans and legislation. After the 18th amendment the environmental portfolio devolved to provincial governments. Consequently, the Sindh Environmental Protection Agencies was empowered to formulate environmental legislation, rules, regulations and standards and their enforcement/implement in the whole Sindh provinces as a formulating, regulatory and monitoring agencies. EPA Sindh head office is located at ST-2/1, Sector-23, Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi.
Presently, the basic legislation on environment is the Sindh Environmental Protection Act of 2014 (SEPA 2014). EPA Sindh Review of IEE/EIA Regulations 2014, Sindh Environmental Quality Standards 2015 (SEQS 2015) and other rules and regulation have been notified by the Government of Sindh. EPA Sindh has also issued directions through print media and direct communications to the concerned parties for immediate compliance with these legislation and Rules and Regulations made so far.
This section provides synopsis of policies, legislation, and guidelines that may have relevance to the activities carried out by M/S Prime Properties (PPS) within the scope defined for this EIA. The relevant requirements of the policy documents and legislative framework have also been incorporated in the EIA being formulated for the better environmental impacts management. Management of PPS is committed to follow and comply with the relevant requirements of the policy documents and legislative frame work for the better management of environmental aspects and impacts of their business related activities.
2.2 Environmental Policies and Guidelines 2.2.1 National Conservation Strategy (NCS) The National Conservation Strategy (NCS) is the primary policy document of the Government of Pakistan (GoP) on national environmental issues. The document was approved by the Federal Cabinet in March 1992. The NCS identifies 14 core areas and recommends immediate attention to the stated core areas in order to preserve the country’s environment.
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The main objectives of the strategy are conservation of natural resources, sustainable development and improved efficiency in the use and management of resources. It covers fourteen key priority areas for policy formulation and intervention, including protecting watersheds; supporting forestry and plantations; protecting water bodies and sustaining fisheries; conserving biodiversity; increasing energy efficiency; developing and deploying renewable resources; preventing or decreasing pollution; managing urban wastes; and preserving the cultural heritage. Energy policies include promoting efficiency and conservation as well as co- generation, hydro, biogas, solar and new alternatives. The strategy also includes measures to control and limit pollution - for example, by proper management of urban waste material, recycling programs, safe disposal practices.
2.2.2 National Environmental Policy National Environmental Policy has been approved by the Federal Cabinet in 2005. The policy covers all sectors and a wide range of means for promoting conservation and environmental protection in water, air and waste management, forestry, and transport. The policy aims to promote the protection of the environment, the honoring of international obligations, sustainable management of resources, and economic growth.
2.2.3 Environmental Institutional Framework Post 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, the provincial Environmental Protection Agencies are fully empowered to initiate, modify and enforce environmental legislation in their respective provinces. In the province of Sindh, the EPA is the prime regulatory and monitoring institute. EPA is headed by a Director General who is the lead responsible person for enforcement of environmental legislation. He is also responsible for the guidance of other provincial departments/institutes on environmental matters and related issues. DG EPA Sindh functions from his registered head office located at Karachi, however, has regional offices in other major cities of the province functioning under senior officers.
EPA Sindh is attached with Environmental Climate Change & Coastal Development Department (ECC&CDD) Government of Sindh. The ECC&CDD, headed by a Secretary, is the administrative body and responsible for coordination with other line departments and agencies of the province. It also performs coordination and communication with other provinces and federal government agencies.
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2.3 Environmental Legislation
2.3.1 Sindh Environmental Protection Act 2014 The Sindh Environmental Protection Act was notified by the Provincial Assembly of Sindh via notification #PAS/Legis-B-06/2014 dated March 20, 2014. The Act extends to whole of the province of Sindh and is to provide for the protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of the environment, for the prevention and control of pollution, and promotion of sustainable development.
Under Section 2(xxxl), the Act defines "pollution" as the contamination of air, land or water by the discharge or emission of effluent or wastes or air pollutants or noise or other matter which either directly or indirectly or in combination with other discharges or substances alters unfavorably the chemical, physical, biological, radiational, thermal or radiological or aesthetic properties of the air, land or water or which may, or is likely to make the air, land or water unclean, noxious or impure or injurious, disagreeable or detrimental to the health, safety, welfare or property of persons or harmful to biodiversity.
The Act, under Section 17, empowers the EPA Sindh to require from the proponent an environmental impact assessment or initial environmental examination document from the proponent of any project prior to commencement of any construction or operations activity.
SEPA Act 2014 is attached as Annexure-8 for ready reference and further guidance.
2.4 Provincial Rules, Regulation and Standards
2.4.1 SEPA Review of IEE/EIA Regulations 2014 In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 37 of the Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014, the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency, with the approval of Government of Sindh has notified the ‘Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (Review of Initial Environmental Examination and Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations, 2014’ vide notification No. EPA/TECH/739/2014 dated 16th December 2014.
This regulation describes the procedure for conducting environmental assessments and their approvals process. Categories for projects requiring IEE, EIA or
Environmental Checklists is mentioned in the regulation. The environmental assessment includes preparation of an Environmental Management Plan (EMP).
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SEPA Review of IEE/EIA Regulations 2014 is attached as Annexure-9 for ready reference and further guidance.
2.5 Other Relevant Laws Provincial Regulations/Rules In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 36 read with Section 26 of the Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014, the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency, with the approval of the Government of Sindh, has notified following Rules and Regulations in December 2014:
Sindh Environmental Protection Tribunal Rules, 2014: It provides a complete process for functioning of the Environmental Tribunals, which are responsible for prosecution of environmental related matters and legal cases initiated by the EPA Sindh. Sindh Environmental Protection (Composition of Offences and Payment of Administrative Penalty) Rules 2014: Describes the process for compounding offences or complaints under Section 22(6) of the Act. The Rules describes the format that should be used for filling an Application to the DG SEPA by the accused; format for the Affidavit by the accused; and format for administrative penalty notices. Sindh Environmental Quality Standards (Self-Monitoring and Reporting by Industry) Rules, 2014: This describes the process to be adopted by every industry for compliance with the Environmental Quality Standards. It includes the categorizing of industrial unit for identification of the reporting parameters and frequency of reports submission to SEPA.
2.6 Sindh Environmental Quality Standards (SEQS) SEQS is an important and prime legislation in Sindh targeted for control of pollution. Government of Sindh in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (g) of sub- section (1) of section of 6 of the Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014, the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency, with the approval of the Sindh Environmental Protection Council, has established following standards;
SEQS which were notified by the Sindh Environment Protection Council in 2015 with the prior approval of Government of Sindh. These SEQS for Municipal and Industrial effluent, are effective and attached as Annexure 10- A.
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SEQS which were approved by the Sindh Environment Protection Council in 2015 with the prior approval of Government of Sindh. These SEQS for Industrial Gaseous Emissions, Motor Vehicle Exhaust, Noise and Ambient Air Quality are effective and attached as Annexure 10-B.
SEQS which were approved by the Sindh Environment Protection Council in 2015 with the prior approval of Government of Sindh. These SEQS for Ambient Noise Level are effective and attached as Annexure 10-C.
2.7 Cantonment Board Malir - Bye Laws The bye-laws for regulating the a erection or re-erection of, or addition to or alteration in, buildings in Cantonment Board Malir, made by the Cantonment Board, Malir, Karachi, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 186 of the Cantonment Act, 1924 (II of 1924), and in supersession of the bye-laws published vide Notification No.1510/70 dated the 17th July 1970 are hereby published for general information, the same having been previously published by the said Board, and approved -and confirmed by the Federal Government as required by sub-section (1) of section 284 of the said Act, namely. Under the Cantonment Board Malir - Bylaws for the building following are important section environment related to design and construction of the project.
1. Drainage and Sanitation
Where there is a public sewer sullage water shall be connected thereto. Where no public sewer is in existence, all connected to septic tanks. Septic tanks shall be so, o Constructed as to be impervious to liquid either from the out-side or inside and o Sited as not to render liable to pollution any spring or stream of water or any well the water of which is used or likely to be used for drinking or domestic purpose subject to a minimum distance of six meters. Septic tanks and drainage mains, within boundaries of the plot, be so sited as not to render liable to pollution any water line. There shall be a minimum distance of 1 meter between the two, and where this distance is to be reduced due to any unavoidable reason, then the water main be protected be encasing of concrete which shall be completely impervious to liquid from outside.
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2. Fire Extinguisher System
There should be provided: o At least one extinguisher in each 230m(square) of areas of public assembly buildings; o Office building more than five storeys in height and with occupancy area of more than 9300m (square) above ground floor and At least one signal station shall be located in each storey in an accessible location in the natural depth of exit way or escape. (3) Every signal station shall be so located that no point on any floor or the building is more than 50 m distant from such station.
3. Parking Requirement
Parking schedule in Bye Laws for building is mentioned below.
A. Flat Area Up To 1000 Sq.Ft. = Two Flat One Car B. Flat Area above 1000 Sq.Ft. = One Flat One Car C. Flat Area Up To 650 Sq.Ft. = Not Required D. 16% of Required Cars Utilized as a Motor Cycle Parking
2.8 Building Codes of Pakistan – Fire Safety Provisions, 2016 In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Pakistan Engineering Council Act, 1975 (V of 1976), the Governing Body of the Pakistan Engineering Council, with the previous sanction of the Federal Government, is pleased to direct that the following further amendments shall be made in the Pakistan Engineering Council (Conduct and Practice of Consulting Engineers) Bye-laws, 1986 namely Application of Building Code of Pakistan-Fire Safety Provisions-2016.
Section (1) of Building Codes of Pakistan describes: this provide rules for fire prevention, life safety in relation to fire and fire protection of building and structures as prescribed. Building Code of Pakistan-Fire Safety Provisions-2016 shall be adopted by the federal and provincial governments, organizations, and authorities, both public and private, as notified.
Section (2) Building Codes of Pakistan describes: Construction and modification of buildings in violation of Building Code of Pakistan (Fire Safety Provisions-2016) shall be considered as violation of professional engineering works as specified under clause (xxv) of section 2 of the Act.
Section (6) Building Codes of Pakistan describe: This Bye-law shall apply to both new and existing buildings.
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sub section (c) of Section 6 Building Codes of Pakistan describe: Minimum fire protection requirements such as provision of fire alarm and detection system, fire extinguishers, emergency response plans and fire drills shall however be in place as soon as possible but not later than one year of notification of these provisions.
The applicable sections of Building Codes of Pakistan related to proposed Jinnah Heavens Project are attached as Annexure-11.
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3.1 Project Proponent (M/S Prime Properties)
Mr. Abdul Jabbar S/O Abdul Ghaffar Wali Muhammad and Mr. Anwar Ali S/O Bahadur Ali Jessani have delegated the General Power of Attorney to Mr. Hanif Rehmatullah (Director of Abdul Razzak Associates).
The project’s team has successfully completed numerous elegant projects. The team has rich history which has carved a distinguished position and established itself as a trusted name in the construction industry. The management has well-qualified team of engineers and managers.
3.2 Project Location
The proposed project is located on Plot No. 21, Sector 53-A, Deh Dozan Tappu Gujro, Scheme 33, Malir, Karachi which is a residential property opposite to Hakeem Villas near Defense Officers Housing Society, Phase -1, Malir Cantt. Location map of the project and project area map of JHS are given as Figure-1 and Figure-2 respectively.
The proposed site falls under the jurisdiction of Cantonment Board Malir, Karachi. The project Area is similar in nature. There are various residential buildings and societies located in the project’s vicinity, some of them are Hakeem Villas, Pakistan Air Force Officers Housing Society and many other such building of residential nature are located in the area.
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Proposed Project Location Jinnah Heavens
Figure 1: Location Map of Jinnah Heavens Jinnah Heavens
Figure 2: Proposed Location of Jinnah Heavens
3.3 Project Description
The Jinnah Heavens is located on Plot No. 21, Sector 53-A, Deh Dozan Tappu Gujro, Scheme 33, Malir, Karachi. The JHS is located in Cantonment Area. The nearest landmarks are DOHS-1, Askari Apartments Phase-V, and Acacia Country and Golf Club. The project is well-connected with 08 major and minor roads with the distance range of 2.1-5.5 Km and the details are given in Section 4.1.8.
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Jinnah Heaven project was designed initially as G+10 Floors with Ground and First Floors for Parking and Second to Tenth Floors for Flats + Circulation Area. In compliance with the Honorable Supreme Court Order (dated 16.03.2017), the project has been revised and building plan has been approved accordingly by Cantonment Board Malir (CBM) as G+ 7 Floors including Ground and First Floors for Parking Area and Second to Seventh Floors will have Flats + Circulation Area only. However, CBM has reviewed the project as G+10 Floors including layout plan and structure design drawings. This section contains the project details as per approval of CBM. The project will be constructed as per approval of Building Layout Plan provided by CBM up to G+7 including Parking Floors (Ground + First). Project Plot is measuring 01 Acre 32 Ghunta or 8712.80 Sq. Yd.
Project will have 96 apartments at Second to Seventh floor, 30 flats at 8 to 10 floors, total 126 flats has been designed of four types in project, nine lifts and five Emergency fire escape routes have been provided. Details of flats, parking and amenities shown in Table 2 and Details of flats covered area are given in Table 3.
Table 2: Details of flats, parking and amenities
Type No. of Units Total No of Flats on 2nd to 7th Floor 16×6 96 Total No of Flats on 8th & 9th Floor 24 Total No of Flats on 10th floor 06 Total No of Flats 126 Required No of car Parking 106 Car Parking provided 159 Required no Motor cycle parking 120 Provided no of motor cycle parking 155 Total No of Stairs 04 Total No of Fire Escapes 05
Total no Lifts 09
Table 3: Details of Flats Covered Area
Type No. of Floors Covered area Sq. Total Covered Units Fts Area Sq. Fts Flat Type A1 12 2nd to 7th 1891.10 22,693.20 (Block A) Flat Type A2 12 2nd to 7th 1968.03 23,616.36 (Block A) Flat Type B1 36 2nd to 7th 1707.19 61,458.84 (Block –B) Flat Type B2 36 2nd to 7th 1686.33 60,707.88
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Type No. of Floors Covered area Sq. Total Covered Units Fts Area Sq. Fts (Block –B) Flat Type B1 12 8th to 9th 1707.19 20,486.28 (Block –B) Flat Type B2 12 8th to 9th 1686.33 20,235.96 (Block –B) Flat Type 06 10th 1686.33 10,117.98 B2(Block– B)
3.4 Land Use
The proposed project’s land for JHS is a residential vacant plot located on Plot No. 21, Sector 53-A, Deh Dozan Tappu Gujro, Scheme 33, Malir, Karachi and measuring 8,712.80 Sq. Yd. Pictures of the vacant plot are attached as Annexure-15
Proposed project land is a property of Mr. Abdul Jabbar S/O Abdul Ghaffar Wali Muhammad and Mr. Anwar Ali S/O Bahadur Ali Jessani which is currently an open vacant plot and will be used for construction of the proposed project. The surroundings of the project have the same nature of residential societies and buildings.
3.5 Project Facilities
Jinnah Heavens Project has been designed with state of the art of ultra-modern facilities, it provides unique advantage of living in properly planned project, and provides ease of access to all the main roads, link roads and highways. It also provides the easy access to Jinnah International Airport and Malir Cantt. Project will have the following facilities.
Located on the Malir link superhighway road Emergency power back up Corridors, stairs case and stair landings are fitted with porcelain tiles. Good quality bathroom fittings and fixtures. Good quality door frames and decorative ply shutters. Deluxe aluminum windows and ventilators fitted with fly proof shutters and tinted glass Stylish interiors High standard electric cables & imported switches State of the art firefighting system Air conditioned visitors lobby
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Reception area/ entrance hall RO plant Secure parking CCTV security Control Room Dedicated underground firefighting tank Dedicated garbage waste storage area Septic tank Grey water recycling plant High speed lifts Lift back-up battery / generator room Dedicated electrical room Dedicated pump room Emergency evacuation stairs Gathering lounge
3.6 Details of Project Components
The proposed project will be constructed particularly for the consummate lavish living. The project is grouped into four (04) types of apartments. The ground and first floor are exclusively reserved for parking. The project will have two apartments on each floor of Type A1 and Type A2 and six apartments of Type B1 and Type B2 on each floor (from 2nd to 7th), six apartments of Type B1 & B2 (from 8th to 9th floor), and six apartment of type B2 on 10th Floor as distinguished by the following size.
a. Type A1 1891.10 Sq.fts (from 2nd to 7th) b. Type A2 1968.03 Sq.fts (from 2nd to 7th) c. Type B1 1707.19 Sq.fts (from 2nd to 9th) d. Type B2 1686.33 Sq.fts (from 2nd to 10th) e. Parking Area 99,409.64 Sq.fts (Ground to 1st Floor)
A. Schedule of Amenities
Project will have the following amenities and there details with area are given below;
Parking Area (159 Cars+155 Motorcycles) 99,409.64 Sq.fts Generator Room 168.75 Sq.fts
B. Schedule of Floors
The detail of schedule of floors is given in Table-4 and layout plan of proposed project is attached as Annexure 17A-17H.
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Table 4: Detail of Schedule of Floors
Detail of Floors Covered Area (Sq.fts) Ground (Parking Area) 49,704.82 1st Floor Area (Parking Area) 49,704.82 2nd Floor Area (Flats + Circulation Area) 31,210.71 3rd Floor Area (Flats + Circulation Area) 31,210.71 4th Floor Area (Flats + Circulation Area) 31,210.71 5th Floor Area (Flats + Circulation Area) 31,210.71 6th Floor Area (Flats + Circulation Area) 31,210.71 7th Floor Area (Flats + Circulation Area) 31,210.71 8th Floor Area (Flats + Circulation Area) 22,117.17 9th Floor Area (Flats + Circulation Area) 22,117.17 10th Floor Area (Flats + Circulation Area) 11,492.46 Roof Services (Machine RMS + Stair 4,396.07 Towers + O.H. Tanks) Total Area 346796.77
C. Details of Parking
Project has provided ample car parking stalls at ground floor and first floor, as per by Cantonment Board Malir - by laws, required parking for the project is calculated 106 stalls for cars and 120 for motorcycles, whereas project has provided additional fifty three stalls for cars and 35 stalls for motorcycles. Details of car parking are given in Table 5.
Table 5: Details of Parking at JHS
Type No. of Units Required No of Car Parking 106 Provided No of Car Parking 159 Required No of Motorcycles 120 Provided No of Motorcycles 155
3.7 Schedule of Construction
The construction work schedule of the Jinnah Heavens envisaged around five years after the approval of Cantonment Board Malir time period includes all construction
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activities from excavation, leveling to erection and finishing of the apartments. The work will be completed within five years.
3.8 Jinnah Heavens Project Execution Support
Renowned certified team of Engineers, Architects and Consultant are on board for the project execution and support; details are given below:
Combined Associates work as Architect has been engaged for all the outline and architectural planning of Project. Hafiz Anwar -ul- Qamar work as Licensed Engineer M/S Geo Technical Services Engr. Saif Ahmed Saeed has been engaged for Soil investigation. Abdul Razzak Associate work as Project Manager Environmental Consultancy & Services (ECS) work as Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant
3.9 Construction Methodology
Construction methodology is described below in detail:
3.9.1 Site Clearance The proposed site is the vacant plot. There is no significant flora & fauna found inside the plot site; however few shrubs are found at the site. Shrubs will be removed. Site clearance will be carried out with the Procedure as mentioned below:.
Procedure:
Site shall be handed over to contractor by the client representative/ Engineer. Barrication of site. Installation of safety signage’s Removal of shrubs Removal of debris from site
3.9.2 Excavation Excavation and its arrangements to be made at project site in accordance with recommendations of Geo-technical investigation report, project drawings and project specifications in order to complete this structure safely as per agreed time schedule.
Procedure:
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Setting out control point’s reference to the given co-ordinates for site identification. Site shall be handed over to contractor by the client representative/ Engineer. Setting up and establishing major gridlines for the structure. To perform bulk excavation with reasonable slope to achieve the required levels as per drawings. Proper excavation equipment shall be used. Excavation shall be done in stages decided with reference to the soil conditions and equipment reach. To have proper arrangement for shoring and supporting the excavation face to avoid any possible sliding/collapsing of soil face. To make proper/safe access for workers/equipment’s to reach the excavation pit. After the excavation all surplus material shall be transported out of the pit using dump trucks. It shall be disposed off /stacked as per instructions of Engineer/Client representative. A 3m width all around the building structure shall be used as working for structural activities. After excavation, proper leveling/ramming shall be done in accordance with the drawings and as per specification. Then rest of the structural activities for foundations shall be executed. The specified material shall be backfilled in approved thickness layers with proper compaction and as per project specifications after the completions of works below ground. QC Staff shall co-ordinate and assist the Engineer/Client’s staff in running field density tests for compacted backfilled layers.
3.9.3 Form Work This work procedure covers the form work activity, including design, fabrication, erection, fixing with necessary arrangements as per Drawings/ Project specifications for completion as per time schedule.
Procedure
Company shall provide standard formwork system including steel scaffolding pipes, connecting joints and MS plates in enough quantity to meet the project pace requirements. Standard size MS plate form work shall be used but at the closing end if some odd size gap is left then company shall use properly shaped strong enough timber plank covered with plywood to give desired fair finish. All the formwork to be used at site shall be free from humps, defects, cracks, dents etc. tie holes shall be filled smooth.
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Formwork support system and props shall be properly designed which could take load/pressure of concrete plus the live load of the labor movement. All other accessories to the framework system like wooden runners, wedges, bolts, nails etc. shall be properly managed at site. Form oil shall be as per specification and requirements. Formwork shall be erected as per drawing levels, sizes, dimensions, alignment, plumb and shape. Margin for deflections and expected movement shall be given. All joints shall be sealed off properly. Embedded parts provisions, sleeves, openings etc., shall be fixed as per design. Embedded parts exposed parts shall be treated anti-corrosion as per requirements. Welding of these parts shall be as per these specs. Concrete pouring arrangement shall be made in such a way, which shall not disturb the forms and embedded parts of their designed locations. A formal inspection call shall be made to the Consultants for prior inspection and approval of the form work before re-bar is fixed as after wards any changes could become time consuming. Final inspection of form work shall be called for on the final stage concrete pouring. After pouring the concrete, forms shall stay in its specified period, and then it will be struck off as per Project Tech Specifications. Any defects/ honeycombs here after shall be treated as per approved repair methodology. All construction joints shall have approved type of water stop bar. Construction Joint shall be approved in advance from the consultants.
3.9.4 Re-Bar Handling This work procedure covers the re-bar handling activity including scheduling, cut- bend, fixing with necessary arrangements in accordance with the Project specifications in order to complete this structure as per agreed time schedule.
Procedure:
Company shall procure all the re-bars made from billet from approved manufactures as listed in the contract documents. Type or grade of rebar shall conform to the specification, BOQ and standards specified in contract. Mill test certificates shall be provided to the Engineer/Client as the batch is delivered at site. Detailed Bar cutting and bending schedule shall be prepared from construction drawings and submitted to the Engineer/Client for checking/approval.
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The steel shall be placed on properly paved platform and yet raised from the ground on wooden battens or any other false system so as not to touch the ground. The Engineer might take at random test sample from the lots for various sizes and same could be tested for tensile strength/elongation/size from their trusted Labs. QC Engineer shall co-ordinate/assist the consultant’s staff for this process. Rebar shall be cut and bend to the sizes/lengths as per approved bar bending schedules in accordance with the construction drawings. After erecting the formwork, above referred Re-bar shall be fixed with MS/gal steel wire as specified for the Project. Proper spacers /chairs shall be used for negative bars and covers. Spacing shall be as per the design within the tolerance. Steel laps shall be as per design or applicable standards to the satisfaction of the Engineer. All the embedded parts shall be fixed using proper tying arrangement with re-bar avoiding direct welding. Before raising Formal Inspection request, QC Engineer shall inspect the fixed re-bar and if found satisfactory, shall proceed with the Engineer’s representative for final inspection and approval. All the Re-bar shall be free from dirt, oil, or any other filthy material before Engineer’s representative shall be informed for final inspection for concrete pouring permission. Welding to the Re-bar shall only be done as per standards and approved by the Engineer, if required so.
3.9.5 Concreting This work procedure is for the Execution of Structural Concrete activity covering the complete activity.
Procedure:
a. Concrete Production /Supply
All types of concrete shall be prepared at the site according to Project specifications through mixer machines. Various grades of the concrete to be used at site shall be produced by the contractor with essential details of consistency, type etc.
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b. Quality Control All necessary initial tests required before Mix Design and site Engineer shall inspect all these arrangements at site and QC Engineer will assist him for all co-ordination. QC Engineer shall co-ordinate/assist Engineer’s staff throughout the concrete design, production and pouring process in order to ensure the necessary quality control up to the satisfaction of the Consultant. After concrete production, all kinds of confirmatory tests shall also be managed by the lab. This shall include, proper mixing, slump test at batch plant and site both, homogeneity, temperature control, lead time control etc. QC Engineer shall assist/ co-ordinate in the whole process to the Engineer’s Staff. Project Manager shall raise formal inspection request for inspection of the Engineer/engineer’s representative for erected/fixed forms complete in all respect as per drawing pockets, electrical/mechanical conduit/piping installed and also the necessary arrangements for concrete placement as per standard practice/specifications. During placement, Engineer/Engineer’s representative might take random samples/cube casting for compressive strength test purpose. QC Engineer shall assist /co-ordinate in the cube casting to crushing process at every stage.
c. Placement Concrete shall only be placed when the forms are duly approved by the Engineer/Engineer’s representative. For heights and depths more than allowed as per engineering practice, drop cutes will be used. Concrete shall be placed in layers in accordance with engineering practice, specifications and proper compaction shall be achieved through internal vibrators. During placement care shall be taken not to disturb Re-bar, have proper passage, standby vibrators, layer wise placing, temperature observation, approved construction joints, avoiding cold joint and stability of embedded parts etc. After placement, the curing shall be dined as the concrete gets finally settled depending upon the temperature conditions. Watering, cloth covering and if required curing compound shall be used. All construction joints shall have approved type of water stop bar as per the specifications. Final finishing and leveling shall be done as per requirements.
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Any defects/ honeycombs here after shall be treated as per approved repair methodology.
3.9.6 Block Masonry Block Masonry activity and its arrangements to be made at project site in accordance with project specifications in order to complete structure as per agreed time schedule & Quality/Safety standards.
Procedure:
Block samples shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval. Mix ratio for aggregate shall also submit for approval. Clean/specified sand shall be used for production of concrete using mechanical mixers to achieve required consistency/homogeneity in accordance with the project specifications. Blocks shall be soaked well using clean water before using in masonry work. Structure faces to receive arrangements a formal inspection request shall be raised to the Engineer to inspect the pre-requisites of the activity and to give go ahead thereafter. Blocks shall then be laid as per drawing, true to levels, alignment, plumb and straight edge using the specified/approved mortar properly machine mixed. All opening/ recess provisions shall be made as per drawing. Blocks shall then be laid as per drawing, true to levels, alignment, plumb and straight edge using the specified/approved mortar properly machine mixed. All opening/recess provisions shall be made as per drawing. Block masonry work shall be stopped in slope rather than teethes at the end of each working day. After wards Putlog holes shall be filled using single brick in header from properly grouted. All electrical and plumbing inserts/sleeves shall be cut into the block masonry after its proper curing (20 to 30 days, as specified). QC Engineer shall perform stage inspections throughout the activity and shall be available all the times for co-ordination with the Engineer representative if required. Any part rejected by the Engineer shall be rectified or removed as per instructions. Same shall be reconstructed properly as per drawings, if directed so. 3.9.7 Plaster Plastering activities and its arrangements are to be made at project site in accordance with design specifications of the project.
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Procedure:
Specified/approved material shall be used for mortar production. Sand shall be sieved in case some un-wanted materials are observed. Mortar shall be used as per the design and specifications. Expanded mesh on the different material joints and other plaster accessories as shall be used as per the design and specification of the project. Before plastering, the structure shall be made clear of dust, oily matters, any extra protrusions, chipping off the glazed surfaces etc. Masonry must have already been properly raked to receive the plaster in good bondage. In case of plaster to concrete surfaces, proper chipping shall be done and bonding agent + cement slurry shall be done and bonding before the application of plaster. Proper inspection request shall be raised to Engineer/Engineer’s representative for inspection along with QC Engineer, to ensure that no hidden work like electrical conduits, plumbing pipes/insulation, door- window frames or any other embedment are left incomplete/un- checked/un-repaired before the application of plaster. First of all level marks/spacers shall be established making the whole piece of wall in complete plumb and alignment taking care of the required average plaster thickness to be in control. Level spacers shall be sprayed with water properly so as to avoid the unwanted soakage of the water out of mortar. Plaster shall be done as per the standards manual procedure finishing off using wooden float leaving no waves, wraps, bad levels or holes/pits. Proper curing shall be done for at least 7 days. Any observation by the Engineer regarding quality problems shall be addressed quickly and remedial/corrective action shall be taken as per the instructions the Engineer.
3.10 Construction Material Standards
All the apartments/ floors have been designed as RCC moment resistant frame structure with isolated combined foundation. The subsoil conditions and anticipated load has been decided to support the high rise building on bored cast-in-place RCC piles.
Allowable bearing capacity of raft foundation placed at 6.0 feet below existing ground level should be adopted as 3.25 tons/ft2. Allowable (gross) bearing capacity of raft foundation placed at 10.0 feet below existing ground level should be adopted as 3.75 tons/ft2.
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All the elements of Apartments (foundation, roof, beam, and column) are of reinforced cement concrete and designed in accordance with American Concrete Institute ACI-318-03 and Uniform Building Code UBC-97. According to geological study conducted for the project it has been recommended that due to the high content of sulfate found in ground water Sulphate resistant cement (complying PS-612-1989 SRC, BSS-4027 1980 SRC) to be used in all RCC sub-structure up to plinth level. Ordinary Portland cement (OPC complying PSS-232-1983, BSS-12-1989) to be used in all RCC superstructures (Slab, Beam and Column). Tor Steel (Complying BS-4449) to be used in all RCC frame structures. In case Type II cement is not available, blast furnaces slag cement conforming to ASTM C989 must be used in sub structure. Internal walls will be constructed with concrete blocks on all the floors.
3.11 Engineering and Miscellaneous Works
The electrical and other auxiliary works will essentially consist of the following:
Electrical services including power, lighting, telephone etc. Plumbing and drainage services. Coloring & Painting Carpentry work
3.12 Machinery Required
The major machinery to be used is given below:
Concrete mixing machine Concrete vibrator Water pumps Steel cutting equipment Power generator Tractor & trucks Hand trolleys
3.13 Facilities & Support Services
Domestic water supplies Wastewater management Solid waste disposal Gas supplies Electrical system Firefighting system Security system
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3.13.1 Domestic Water Supplies The main water supply source to the project is primarily based on city supply for which application for NOC issuance has been submitted to KW&SB as per directions of CBM; however, it is further supported with ground water source by providing borehole within the project premises. Ground water shall be supplied after purification in order to make it suitable for drinking purpose. The purification shall be carried out through a state of the art Reverse Osmosis system provided at the ground floor of project with the capacity of 25,000 GPD. The project will have the adequate supply of water round the clock with suitable pumps. The project will have the bulk storage of underground and overhead water tanks build on top of the building. It is estimated, that project will require around 21,000 GPD of portable water. The details of water requirement are given below.
Apartments Occupan Apart Recommend Daily Potable Water Recycle Grey Water cy ments ed Daily Water water Require requirement d Person Nos. Gal/Day/Per Gal(us)/ Gal/Day/P Gal/Day Gal/Day/Pe Gal/D son Day erson rson ay Three Beds 6 126 35 26,460 25 18,900 10 7,560 Apartment 6 Persons Maintenance & 25 15 375 10 250 5 125 Security Staff A-Daily Water Requirement for 26,835 19,150 7,685 Apartments Other Requireme nts OCCUPANC Area Occupa Recommend Daily Potable Recycle Grey Water Y nts ed Daily Water Water water Require requirement d Sq.ft Nos. Gal/Day/Per Gal/Da Gal/Day/P Gal/Day Gal/Day/Pe Gal/D son y erson rson ay CAR 126 10 1,260 10 1,260 0 0 WASHING B-Daily Water Requirement for 1,260 1,260 0 other Use Daily Water Requirement for Entire Project 28,095 20,410 7,685 (A+B)
3.13.2 Wastewater Management The project will have the facility of sewage treatment plant of adequate capacity. The septic treatment plant has been designed based on the number of occupants expected of the proposed project. The recycling treatment plant will be provided at the ground floor with the total treatment capacity of 25,000 gallons USG, and around 19,000 gallons of sewage will be treated each day, which will be of domestic nature like from washrooms, prayer area, kitchen and toilets. There will be two separate treatments which include septic tank treatment for black water / toilet water having capacity of 10,000 gallons (holding capacity) and the other grey water recycling plant having the capacity of 15,000 gallons. Treated grey water will be
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reused in the building for landscaping and toilet flushing which will conserve water around 7,700 GPD, and then finally, the treated wastewater (including grey water and black water together) will be diverted to the nearest catch point of city sewer. Design of recycling plant has been provided in Layout plan of ground floor, which is attached as Annexure -17.
3.13.3 Solid Waste Disposal The purpose of this waste management is to outline the requirements to handle the waste generated at site during the project execution. This refers to ongoing commitment to safety and to protect human health and the environment. The solid waste generated on site will be collected on daily by a solid waste contractor who will collect it in a responsible manner and store in garbage store. Number of trash bins will be located inside the proposed project area on all floors and staff will be appointed for collection of solid waste, disposal of the solid waste will be done by Malir Cantonment Board. The following methodology will be applied.
Burning of refuse, scrap and waste in the open air will not permit. The construction debris will be removed from site. Timber and other scrap material with a commercial value shall be separated and stored in nominated & segregated areas prior to removal. Oil and other lubricants shall be free from any leaks. Diesel storage tanks and generators for temporary electricity supply shall be provided with the spill/drip trays to contain any spillage. Adequate drainage and sewerage facilities shall be designed and installed.
3.13.4 Gas Supplies The gas supply for Jinnah Heavens project would be provided by the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL). Project has obtained approval from the SSGCL for connection which is attached as Annexure-6 of this report. It is estimated that 15.5 MMBTU/day on annual average basis will be required during operation phase of the project.
3.13.5 Electrical System The electricity for the Jinnah Heaven project would be provided by the K-Electric, Electricity will be provided from the proposed dedicated sub-station of project which will be constructed by the contractor, it is estimated that 1100 KW will be required during operation phase for the project. The renewable energy (Solar power plant) having the capacity of 55 KW will be installed for the project to fulfil the 5% of total
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load through renewable energy. This solar plant will reduce 0.4092 MT/55Kwh carbon emissions1.
3.13.6 Firefighting System As the building comprises of ground plus seven floors, the project will have the firefighting system, which includes the placement of fire detectors, fire intimation/alarm system, fire hydrant, fire hoses cabinet, water sprinkler system in parking floors. Design of firefighting system will be according to the Building code Pakistan and NFPA rules.
A system of coordination with the closer Fire Brigade station of the would be developed and implemented via the project support office during the execution of Jinnah Heavens.
3.13.7 Safety and Security System A high degree of general safety and security will be maintained; as project is enclosed with boundary wall and having only single entrance where security guards will be appointed. The CCTV Cameras will be installed at appropriate locations to monitor the access control of building. Highlights of the security plan are given below: Adequate Lighting will be provided in the project area in night time. No un-authorised person will be allowed in the project premises. Gate pass will be issued to all visitors and project employees.
1 (AVERT, U.S. national weighted average CO2 marginal emission rate, year 2016 data)
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CHAPTER 4: Baseline Environmental Conditions
4.1 Physical Conditions
The project Jinnah Heavens will be constructed within the premises of scheme 33, Cantonment Board Malir, Karachi. A detailed description of the physical environment in the region of the proposed project location is given below.
4.1.1 Topography & Land use Karachi is one of the largest and the most rapidly growing mega cities of Pakistan. Karachi can be broadly divided into two categories; the hilly areas in the north and west and an undulating plain and coastal area in the southeast. The hills in Karachi are the off-shoots of the Kirthar Range.
The highest elevation point of these hills in Karachi is about 528 m which lie in the extreme north. All these hills are devoid of vegetation and have wide intervening plains, dry river beds and water channels. Karachi has a long coastline belt in the south. The famous sea beaches include Hawks Bay, Paradise Point, Sands Pit, and Clifton. Chenna Creek and Korangi Creek provide excellent calm water channels for rowing and other water activities. Away from the shoreline, there are small islands including Shamsh Pir, Baba Bhit, Bunker, Salehabad and Manora.
The project, “Jinnah Heavens”, is located in Malir Cantonment Board of Karachi city. The project falls in an urbanized area (under development) where infrastructure has been laid, and commercial and residential projects are under development phase there. The neighboring land-use is vacant land and under development commercial and residential projects are found there within the surrounding. The project is at an elevation of 177 ft above mean sea level. Land Elevation Map of the project site is shown in Figure-3.
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Figure 3: Land Elevation Map of Jinnah Heavens Project
4.1.2 Ambient Air Quality of Project The ambient air quality of the project area was conducted by the consultant team through third party EPA approved laboratory (ERC-Bahria University), which shows
that the project area has the air quality concentration of CO, SO2, NO, NO2, O3, SPM,
PM2.5 and PM10 well within range of the SEQS for ambient air quality. Table-6 shows the average ambient air quality of the project area and copy of the Ambient Air Quality Analysis Report of the project area is attached as Annexure-12.
Table 6: Ambient Air Quality of Project Area (Jinnah Heavens)
Parameter Unit Concentration SEQS Limit Carbon Monoxide (CO) mg/m3/hr 0.027 10 3 Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Ug/m /24hrs 5.0 120 3 Nitrogen Oxide (NO) Ug/m /24hrs 9.0 40 Ug/m3/24hrs Oxides Of Nitrogen (NO2) 35.5 80 Ug/m3/hr Ozone (O3) 9.0 130 3 Suspended Particulate Ug/m /24hrs 141.0 500 Matters (SPM) Ug/m3/24hrs Particulate matter (PM10) 54.5 150 Ug/m3/24hrs Particulate matter (PM2.5) 17.5 75
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4.1.3 Ambient Noise Quality The ambient noise levels of the project area were monitored by the consultant’s team. The results show that the project area has the average ambient noise levels within the range of 56.1-72.3 dBA. High noise levels are observed on the western side of project due to traffic flow on Malir Link Super Highway Road. Table 7 shows the ambient noise levels of the project area and Copy of Ambient Noise report of project area is attached as Annexure-13.
Table 7: Ambient Noise Level of Project Area
Sr. # Noise Level Location Result Mode 1 East 59.2 2 East 59.4 3 West 56.1 4 West 60.1 5 North 64.3 6 North 64.3 7 South 70.3 8 South 72.3
4.1.4 Geology and Soil of Project Area Geology of Karachi is underlain a lower Indus basin described as Indus river alluvial zone of early Eoicene age. Early deposition of sediments includes silt, sand stone, conglomerate and limestone with low compact and cementing materials. Surface feature describe as syncline delta and valley region and anticline ridges exposed.
The soil study was carried out by Civil and Geotechnical Engineers Testing Laboratory Services to identify the soil structure, texture and to evaluate the foundation design parameters. Borehole depth was selected at 30-50 ft and soil samples were collected at different depth to analyze the soil quality. The soil profile type of the project area is SB.
A. Subsurface Condition of Project
The subsurface geological data acquired by the soil investigation of six bore holes, which show that the ground water table occurs at a depth of 09 ft below the existing ground level generally.
Subsurface study has reveals that the fill materials brown medium dense to dense, coarse sand, coarse sand and little clayey silt up to the depth of 10 feet from ground surface. Beneath this, substrata comprise of dense to brown hard, conglomerate fractured upto 25 ft; then followed by the layer of brown soft to medium hard claystone deposits upto the depth of roughly 30ft.
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The relevant subsurface geological borehole data-1 is referred for picturing the description of general sub-soil characteristics. The details of sub-soil characteristics are given below in Table -8.
Table 8: Detail of Subsurface Characteristics of Project
Sr. # Depth Range From EGL (ft) Sub-soil material 1. 10 brown medium dense to dense, coarse sand, coarse sand and little clayey silt 2. 09 Ground water 3. 10-25 Brown, hard conglomerate, fractured 4. 25-30 Brown soft to medium hard, claystone
4.1.5 Water Resources Supply & Quality It is planned to use KWSB approved third party contractors water tankers during construction phase. Whereas, during the operation phase, there will be two primary water supply sources including city water supply line and ground water. Ground water will be purified in RO plant prior to supply in the building. The details of water requirement consumption are mention in section (3.13.1). This section details the water resources of the project area.
A. Ground Water
The ground water resources of Karachi Division are limited. The aquifers close to the coastal belt are mostly saline and unusable for domestic purposes. The aquifers near the Hub River bed are well developed and are source of water for agriculture and other domestic purposes. Ground water at the project was observed at the depth of 9.0 ft. Bore hole was developed at the project site and ground water was tested from a SEPA certified Laboratory (Bahria University) on 31-08-2018. Laboratory report reveals that Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Total Hardness (TH) are exceeding by the permissible limits of SSDWQ. This makes underground water unfit for drinking purpose, however, after RO treatment, the water would be fit for drinking and other domestic purposes. Copy of Lab Report is attached as Annexure –14.
Parameter Unit Results SSDWQ Limit pH value SU 6.47 6.5-835 Total Dissolve Solids (TDS) mg/L 3416.0 <1000 mg/l Total Hardness as CaCO3 2419.0 <500
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4.1.6 Surface Drainage and Sewerage System Sewerage and drainage pattern of Karachi is dominated by dendritic. The surface drainage of Karachi City is divided in four parts based upon surface runoff and streams flow
Malir River Basin Layari River Basin Budnai Basin Coastal Basin
Sewerage and drainage systems of the proposed project area fall under the Malir Cantonment. The sewage and drainage water of Malir Cantonment is passed to discharge into the Central Zone of KWSB and falls in right bank of Malir River2.
4.1.7 Solid Waste Management3 Karachi has a defined but underdeveloped solid waste management system. There are issues of the waste segregation, waste sites and collection capacity. The city‘s solid waste mainly comprises of household, commercial, industrial and construction/ demolition solid wastes. Estimation of solid waste indicates that Karachi will produce 16,000 to 18,000 tons of solid waste each day by 2020. In Karachi, the solid waste comprises of 55% organic waste, 5% garden waste, 18% inert waste, 15% recyclable and reusable waste and 7% waste is suitable for incineration.
All wastes, from different sources of Karachi city is dumped in Gond Pass and Jam Chakro landfill sites, which are about 30 kilometers in the northwest and west of directions of the city respectively. Dhabeji is another waste dumping site, located in the east of Karachi.
The city has two major working landfill sites, which are Gond Pass and Jam Chakro. Both sites cover an area of 500 acres (200 hectares) each; although, the volumes of these sites are not known. Jam Chakro has been privatized during the period of CDGK and now pays the Jam Chakro operator by the truckload to use the site.
Another solid waste site is in Dhabeji, east of Karachi’s outskirts. The suitability of Dhabeji as a 1,200 - 3,500 acre (480 - 1,400 hectare) capacity landfill site is being studied. In fact, some waste has already been dumped at Dhabeji landfill site, but more arrangements and construction are necessary before it can be a true working landfill able to handle the volumes which Karachi generates.
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4.1.8 Road Network Karachi District covers an area of 3,527 Sq. Km and is served by a well-established network of major roads. The main seaport at Karachi i.e. Karachi Port, is the main point from where, all the major roads originate. As a principal seaport of Pakistan, almost all the upcountry commercial traffic is routed through Karachi. In order to control this commercial traffic, a mega project of Lyari Expressway was also constructed which has ameliorated the traffic burden. The details of existing road network of Karachi are given in Table-9.
Table 9: Details of Road Network of Karachi4
Roads Total Length (KM) Expressway 77.17 Principal Road 265.90 Minor Roads 169.90 Collector Streets 234.20 Local Streets 9,197.70 Total 9,944.87
The project falls under the jurisdiction of Malir Cantonment Board, Karachi, and is situated in the urbanized area (under development) and surrounded by various residential and commercial projects. The project is located at the main Malir Link to Highway Road near Malir Cantt. The project is in connection with eight (08) major and minor roads with the distance range of 2.1–5.5 Km. The details are given in Table-10 and location map of adjoining roads of the project is shown in Figure-4.
Table 10: Details of Joining Road and Distance
Sr. # Roads Total Length (Km) 1. Super Link Road 2.1 2. M9 Motorway 2.5 3. University Road 2.2 4. Malir Cantt Road 3.9 5. University Road 5.0 6. Kiran Hospital Road 5.0 7. Fauji Road 5.1 8. Pehlwan Village Road 5.5
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Figure 4: Location Map Joining the Road to the Project
4.1.9 Gas Supply Network and Supply System Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) is authorized to supply the gas in the all parts of Karachi city. The Company is engaged in transmission and distribution of natural gas that extends from Sui in Balochistan to Karachi in Sindh. The Company is managed by an autonomous Board of Directors for policy guidelines and overall control. Presently, SSGC’s Board comprises of 14 members. The Managing Director/Chief Executive is nominee of GoP and has been delegated with such powers by the Board of Directors as are necessary to effective conduct the business of the company5.
As of June 2013, the natural gas consumption of Karachi has touched 1,040 MMCFD (Million Cubic Feet per day). The SSGC is providing gas to 1.61 million customers out of which the power sector is getting the largest portion amounting to 40% of the Gas supplied to Karachi. The rest of the supply is distributed as follows: Industrial and Bulk 27.9%, Domestic 16.82%, CNG 5.5% and Commercial 2.31%6.
4.1.10 Firefighting System of Project Area7 The project’s area has four (4) fire brigade stations within the range of 7.5–14.0 Km, which are Gulshan e Iqbal, Malir, Shah Faisal Town and Gulistan-e-Johar Fire
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Stations. The details of distance and route are given in Table-11 and detailed route map of fire stations’ location is shown in Figure-5.
Figure 5: Route Map of Fire Stations Locations Close to Project
Table 11: Details of Close Fire Stations Routes and Distances
Sr. # Firefighting Route Approximate Station Distance (Km) 1. Malir Fire Brigade JHS- Malir Link Road- Jinnah Avenue- 7.5 Station Liaquat Avenue Road 2. Gulshan e Iqbal JHS-Malir Link Road- University Road 12.0 Fire Brigade Station 3. Gulistan-e-Johar JHS- Malir Link Road- University Road 13.5 Fire Brigade Station 4. Shah Faisal Town JHS- Malir Link Road- Fauji Road- 14.0 Fire Brigade Liaquat Ave Road- Shahrah-e-Faisal Station Road
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4.1.11 Hospital Facility The public sector district health system consists of Secondary Health Care and Primary Health Care (RHCs, BHUs) facilities. The District Health Officer acts as the head of the District Health Department. Details of Government Health facilities in project city (Karachi) are given in Table-12.
Table 12: Details of Government Health Facilities in Project City (Karachi)8
Type Number Bed strength Teaching hospitals 1 950 District headquarter hospital 17* 1,616 Tehsil headquarter hospitals 0 0 Rural health centers 7 64 Basic health units 37 54 Govt. rural dispensaries 85 - MCH Centers 13 - Sub health centers - (*) These are major secondary level hospitals; however, none have been designated as DHQ hospitals.
The project is close to DOW University Hospital in the southwest direction at the distance of approximately 6.5 Km which can be accessed through Malir-Link Road to Kiran Hospital Road from the project. The prominent private hospitals including Batool General Hospital, Kiran Hospital and Memon Hospital are all located in southwest direction at the distances of 5.9 Km, 5.8 Km and 6.2 Km respectively. Location map of the hospitals is shown in Figure-6.
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Figure 6: Location Map of Hospital Facilities Close to Project
4.1.12 Electricity Supply System of Project City9 K-Electric is authorized to supply electricity to all parts of Karachi. In the proposed project, electricity will be supplied from K-Electric source.
A. Generation
K-Electric is the only vertically-integrated power utility in Pakistan. It produces electricity from its own generation units with an installed capacity of 2,247 MW (including units 3 & 4 at Bin Qasim Power Station 1, slated for coal conversion). It also has Power Purchase Agreements for 1,053 MW from various Independent Power Producers, the Water and Power Development Authority, the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant and through imports.
Over the last few years, KE has enhanced its generation capacity by approximately 1,037 MW and improved its overall fleet efficiency by 22%. KE now generates almost 55% of the electricity it distributes through its own systems.
A. Transmission
K-Electric’s transmission system comprises 1,249 km of 220kV, 132kV and 66kV lines, with 64 grid stations and 137 power transformers. In recent years, KE has taken major steps towards enhancing the transformation capacity and improving its reliability.
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B. Distribution
The power is supplied to consumers through a network of power lines, substations and pole-mounted transformers. The power distribution and customer service is efficiently managed though distribution of the area into four regions, which are further, divided into a total of 29 distribution centers. The K-Electric distribution network comprises of the following:
11 KV Feeders = 1,524
11 KV Lines HT = 9,247 Km
400 V Lines LT = 7,096 Km
11 KV Distribution S/S/PMTs = 23,321
11 KV Distribution Capacity = 6,302 MVA
4.1.13 Meteorology and Climate The seasons in Pakistan can be best classified as
Winter, from December to March Summer, from April to June Monsoon, from July to August Post‐monsoon, from September to December Summer season runs from April until October and winter runs from November to March.
The project would be constructed in the Malir Cantonment, Karachi. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has a weather station at Jinnah Internal Airport, which is in the southwest, at the distance of approximately 06 Km from the project. For the preparation of climate profile, the climate data of weather observing stations of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) situated at Karachi (airport) is used.
A. Climate
The proposed project would be constructed in the Malir Cantonment Board of Karachi city of Sindh Province. It has typical climate of subtropical coastal zones lying in the monsoon region.
For the preparation of this climate profile, the climate data of weather observing stations of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) situated at Karachi (airport) is used.
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B. Temperature
At Karachi Airport, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has monitoring station, which recorded climatic data represents the all parts of Karachi city. The ambient air temperature of this city varies from summer to winter and this change in temperature has a direct influence on the environment of the city. The hot weather during summer, deteriorate the air quality and increase the ambient particulate matters due to drying of road payments and open soil. The mean monthly temperature in the area varies from 13-36 ºC and annual average temperature is kept within 13-25ºC.
The maximum temperature reaches to above 39ºC during summer and minimum temperature reaches 9ºC during winter.
The warm season lasts from March 25 to July 13 with an average daily high temperature above 34°C. The hottest day of the year is May 5, with an average high of 36°C and low of 26°C.
The cold season lasts from December 18 to February 7 with an average daily high temperature below 27°C. The coldest day of the year is January 10, with an average low of 13°C and high of 25°C.
The mean monthly minimum and maximum temperatures of Karachi city for last twenty years are given in Figure 7 and Table 13.
40 35 30 25 20 15 Highest Temp °C 10 Lowest Temp °C 5 0
Figure 7: Mean Monthly Min & Max Temp of Karachi City for 20 Years
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Table 13: Daily High and Low Temperature
Month Jan Feb Mar April May June July August Sep Oct Nov Dec Highest 25 28 33 34 36 35 34 32 33 35 32 27 Temp °C Lowest 13 15 22 24 26 29 28 27 26 24 18 14 Temp °C
C. Humidity
As the city lies near the Arabian Sea, therefore humidity levels usually remain high during entire year. December is the driest month and August is count as most moist month of Karachi climate.
The air is driest around February 9, at which time the relative humidity drops below 33% (comfortable) three days out of four; It is most humid around August 2, exceeding 83% (humid) three days out of four. Figure 8 and Table 14 shows the Highest and Lowest RH.
100 90 80 70 60 Highest Relative Humidity 50 (%) 40 Lowest Relative Humidity 30 (%) 20 10 0
Figure 8: Highest and Lowest RH %10
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Table 14: Relative Humidity of Karachi City
Month Jan Feb Mar April May June July August Sep Oct Nov Dec Highest 83 85 88 89 89 88 89 91 90 89 86 83 Relative Humidity (%) Lowest 28 25 29 31 44 52 57 63 57 38 27 28 Relative Humidity (%)
D. Winds Speed
Karachi weather is characterized by pleasant weather due to sea breeze, which blows all the year except during local disturbances experienced sometimes in winter and summer months. This wind has highest velocities during the summer months, when the direction is south-west to west. Over the course of the year typical wind speeds vary from 0 m/s to 8 m/s (calm to fresh breeze), rarely exceeding 13 m/s (strong breeze).
The highest average wind speed of 6 m/s (moderate breeze) occurs around May 18, at which time the average daily maximum wind speed is 8 m/s (fresh breeze). The lowest average wind speed of 2 m/s (light breeze) occurs around November 16, at which time the average daily maximum wind speed is 5 m/s (gentle breeze). The data on wind speed experienced in Karachi region during the years 1992- 2012 is given in Figure 9.
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6 Average Daily max Wind 5 Speed(m/s) 4 Average Daily Wind Speed (m/s) 3 Average Daily min Wind 2 Speed(m/s)
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Figure 9: Wind speed experienced in Karachi during Last 20 years (1992-2012)11
E. Precipitation
The probability that precipitation will be observed at this location varies throughout the year. Precipitation is most likely around August 4, occurring in 35% of days. Precipitation is least likely around April 27, occurring in 2% of days Over the entire year, the most common forms of precipitation are thunderstorms, drizzle, and moderate rain.
Thunderstorms are the most severe precipitation observed during 38% of those days with precipitation. They are most likely around August 12, when it is observed during 12% of all days.
Drizzle is the most severe precipitation observed during 34% of those days with precipitation. It is most likely around July 30, when it is observed during 14% of all days.
Moderate rain is the most severe precipitation observed during 22% of those days with precipitation. It is most likely around July 28, when it is observed during 8% of all days. The precipitation trend of year is shown in Figure 10.
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Figure 10: Precipitation Trend in Karachi
4.1.14 Seismic Data Jinnah Heavens Building proposed project area lies in less frequent active zone. The seismic related design parameters are shown in Table 15.
Table 15: Seismic Data of the Project
UBC Seismic Union Building Code 1997 Hazard Zone (Zone-2B). Zone Factor (z) 0.2
Seismic Co-efficient 0.20 (Ca) Seismic Co-efficient 0.20 (Cv)
4.2 Ecological Resources
4.2.1 Methodology Adopted In order to compile the biodiversity in the vicinity of the proposed project location, the data and information were obtained from two sources viz. Primary data based on the various field surveys conducted within proposed project surrounding and secondary data from published literature.
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4.2.2 Ecological Status The project lies within the premises of Cantonment Board Malir, Karachi. The project area is urbanized (under development) and the vicinity infrastructure includes the built environment of prominent residential and commercial projects including Malir Cantonment, Hakeem Villas, Askari-V, Acacia Country and Golf Club and PAF Housing Society. In addition to these, the area comprises club, park and cricket ground within the radius of about 1 Km. During the survey, less number of flora species was recorded in the project area such as Conocarpus, Acacia Nilotica (Sindhi Babur), Capparis Decidua (Kirar), Ficrus Religiosa (Pepul), Azadirachta Indica (Neem), Prosopis Juliflora (Devi) and Saveda Fruticosa (Lani).
No endangered fauna was found in the project area during the survey. Following are the common fauna species which were recorded during the survey:
Species Type Animal Mammals Bird Street Dog Indian Gerbil Grey Partridge Cat Five Striped Grey Quail Palm Squirrel Domestic Small Indian Indian Myna Cow Mongoose Domestic Rose ringed Buffalo parakeet Domestic Sindh House Goat Crow Common Babbler Sindh-tailed Bee-eater White Eared Bulbul
4.2.3 Sensitive Area The sensitive entities within the area include graveyard and park. Safoorah Memon graveyard and Askari-V Park are sensitive entities located in the project vicinity.
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4.3 Socio-economic Conditions
4.3.1 Demography The population and demographic distribution of Karachi have changed greatly during the last 150 years. According to the population census of 1998, the population of this rapidly growing city was 9,402,563, which unofficially exceeded 15 million in the year 2005. The City has thus experienced a 42-fold increase in population from 0.35 million to 15 million during the last 58 years. Its population is currently growing at about 5% per year (mainly on account of rural-urban internal migration). Karachi is the largest and the fastest growing mega city of Pakistan with a population of over 18 million with the annual growth of 5% (Pakistan Economic Survey 2013-14). Currently, Karachi is counted as one of the largest mega cities of the world.
The Malir Cantonment is a cantonment town of the city of Karachi, in Sindh, Pakistan. It serves as a military base and residential establishment. It was declared a cantonment by the Royal British Government on 11 October 1941, in the exigencies of World War II, this cantonment was taken over by the Pakistan Army in 1947. Malir Cantonment has evolved into one of the coveted posh localities of Karachi. It is stretched over an area of 42 Km2.
Malir Cantonment is administratively governed through "Cantonment Board Malir", a Local Body by its charter, under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Defence, through the Military Lands and Cantonment Department (ML&C), headed by a Director General. The governance of the Cantonment Board derives authority from the Cantonment Act, 1924 and rules and regulations made there under. The location map Malir Cantonment Board is given in Figure-11.
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Figure 11: Map of Malir Cantonment Board
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CHAPTER 5: Stakeholder Consultation
Stakeholder consultation with local people and Government Departments is a means of involving all primary and secondary stakeholders in the Project’s decision making process in order to address their concerns, improve project design and give the project legitimacy. Stakeholder consultation, if conducted in a participatory and objective manner, is a means of project sustainability.
Community input (both of knowledge and values) on socioeconomic and environmental issues can greatly enhance the quality of decision-making. Stakeholder consultation is to be conducted in the project area not only to satisfy the legal requirements of the EIA process in Pakistan, but also to improve and enhance the social and environmental design of the project.
Environmental Consultancy Services, for the proponents of Jinnah Heavens, held a series of one-on-one interviews with area’s stakeholders in the months of July and August, 2018. The list of stakeholders include estate agencies representing various projects located in the vicinity of the Jinnah Heavens Project, concerned utility departments, Sindh EPA and other relevant stakeholders. The main aim of the consultations with stakeholders was to acquire observations and contribution of the stakeholders that would steer and direct the Jinnah Heavens Project’s Development process towards the right direction. The consultants interviewed a varied set of individuals in order to obtain the broadest range of input on matters significant to the Development Plan. The list of stakeholders is shown in Table 16 and the photographs of consultation are given below.
Table 16: List of Stakeholders for Jinnah Heavens
List of Stakeholders for Jinnah Heavens I. Governmental Organizations’ Stakeholders A. Aviation and Air Force Departments: . Civil Aviation . Pakistan Air Force B. SEPA (Sindh Environmental Protection . Representative EPA Agency) II. Commercial Stakeholders (In The Vicinity of Project Area) A. Commercial Offices (Estate Agencies . Green Land Estate . Naveed Real Estate Mostly Representing Various Projects In . S.R. Real Eshak Agency . Raazi Enterprise
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List of Stakeholders for Jinnah Heavens the Vicinity of The Jinnah Heavens) . Maheera Estate Agency . Agent Of Mehar Project . Agent Of Hakeem Villas III. Stakeholders Around Project Site A. Representatives of Masjids Located Near . Masjid-E-Bilal The Project Site . Masjid-E-Aqsa B. Other Stakeholders . Residents . Guards . Workers
5.1 Local Governmental Organizations’ Stakeholders
The proponents of Jinnah Heavens have contacted the utilities’ and other concerned departments for NOCs.
NOC from the Civil Aviation Department has been obtained. Air Force has also issued NOC to the proponents for this project. NOC from the Water and Sewage Board Karachi has not yet been issued. Supreme Court’s orders’ regarding this matter is to develop the project’s own sewage treatment system and ground water purification system. Both matters have been discussed in detail in the relevant chapters of the EIA study. Mitigation plan has also been developed to resolve this problem. As the by-laws of SSGC suggest, the proponents will apply to SSGC and complete their necessary requirements to acquire gas connections for the project, once EIA of the study is approved and the NOC is granted by Sindh EPA for the construction of the project. The revenue department has already been approached by the proponents. The land acquisition documents are complete and title document is available. The building plan approval has been applied to Cantonment Board Malir and NOC will issue after the approval from EPA as per cantonment board procedure. Available copies of the NOCs, land acquisition documents and letters for NOCs are included in the annexures of this study.
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In the EIA studies, the main stakeholder is environmental protection agency. The consultation from the representative of EPA is very crucial for the completion of any EIA study. Therefore, the consultant Environmental Sociologist for the Environmental Consultant Services arranged the meeting with the representative of Sindh EPA, Mr. Imran Sabir.
The consultation with Mr. Sabir turned out to be very helpful and valuable for the study. Mr. Sabir has extensive experience in the assessment and appraisal of EIA reports. He gave extremely profound ideas and recommendations for the project. Mr. Sabir suggested that there should be separate mitigation plans for both construction phases; i.e. before the construction phase and after the construction phase. There are certain requirements of the EIA report which has to be completed by the proponents before the construction phase. He emphasized that the annexures of the study should contain the copies of all the letters, NOCs and other legal documents from the relevant departments before the submission of the report. He further stressed that the clients have to use Treatment Plants (Septic Tanks) according to the building regulations.
Mr. Sabir advised that the EIA report must include both the traffic flow study as well as air quality study. He suggested that besides traffic flow study and air quality study; timely construction, debris removal, monitoring during construction phase should also be incorporated in the mitigation plan of the EIA report. He further stressed that proponents should include plantation within the project site during planning stage of the project. The suggestions and recommendations advised by Mr. Sabir has been taken into account and have been included in the EMP of this study.
5.2 Commercial Stakeholders (In the vicinity of project area)
Commercial offices were found within the project site area although offices were of estate agencies representing various projects located in the locality of the Jinnah Heavens. Number of real estate agencies or agents representing various estate agencies came across with the survey team in the locality of the project site. Representatives of Green Land Estate, Naveed Real Estate, S.R. Real Eshak Agency, Raazi Enterprise, Maheera Estate Agency, Agents of Mehar Project and Agent of Hakeem Villas had established their set-up in the area.
They had very optimistic view about the project. They were of the opinion that once this project goes in the construction phase they will be able to sell the properties, plots etc. of the projects they represent. The representatives of the real estate agencies were of the view that the Jinnah Heavens owners will face no problems during and after the construction of the project. Majority of the representatives of the agencies thought that there will be no problem or disturbance from the noise of
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vehicles and construction as the residence in the immediate area are limited in number whereas Malir Cantt residency is on a safe distance from this project so there will be no issue of noise pollution for them.
There were no shops within the vicinity of the project. The survey team also mapped out the area to see whether there were any shops of any kind within the proximity of 500 Sq.Yds of the project site. No commercial activity was visible. No business owners were found as the commercial activity found in the area was limited to representing the project owners by real estate agencies.
5.3 Cultural Heritage Sites & Buildings and Recreational Facilities
The project site has no documented archaeological landmarks and buildings. The “List of Heritage Buildings” by Sindh Building Control Authority was also studied but there were no mention of any heritage landmark or structure in the legal documents.
The representatives of “Culture Tourism and Antiquities Department (Sindh)”, Mr. Syed Saqib Hussain Shah (Section’s Assistant) and Mr. Aijaz Ahmed Rind (Section’s Assistant) were asked about any historical or cultural landmark near the project site. They informed that there were no such historical or cultural heritage structure within or near the project site. The representatives also confirmed that the plot of Jinnah Heavens was not a part of protected heritage site therefore there was no need of acquiring NOC form the department of Culture Tourism and Antiquities. The suggestions proposed by the representatives of the cultural and heritage sites have been incorporated in the Environmental Management Plan.
However, the recreational facilities exist in the nearby areas. There are many amusement parks as Fiesta Water Park, Dream World and Resorts near Toll plaza which are located in the Gadap Town. There is also a golf course namely Gulmohar Golf Club Malir Cantt on Malir Cantt road.
All these recreational facilities are privately owned and some of them are exclusively for the members of the clubs or residents only. Although, the residents of Jinnah Heavens and other such projects will be able to enjoy the facilities of Water Parks, resorts and Farm Houses once the projects are operational.
5.4 Summary Overview of Stakeholders around Project Site
The second part of the stakeholder consultation process included the interviews with the project sites nearby Masjids’ Imams, residents, workers, guards. The interviews with the stakeholders offered important feedback on the Jinnah Heavens and its Development Plan effort that is currently underway. Interviewees broadly responded
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to the questions on the site’s most valuable aspects, perceived challenges and suggestion before, during and after the construction phase.
i. Interviewees provided insight into the site’s existing opportunities and most valuable features Significant number of respondents recognized that the setting of the Jinnah Heavens is its greatest asset. The stakeholders appreciate the location as it is the heart of Malir Cantt. Access to the main road, link to Shahrah-e-Faisal and Superhighway.
Recreational facilities are also located near the project site as water and amusement parks already discussed in section 5.3 of this report.
Most respondents considered it as a great potential for recreational opportunities for this residential, project. Most of the interviewees favored the residential use of the site, although few saw more potential and economic opportunities in a mixed-use designation.
ii. Interviewees discussed the various challenges that might hinder development of the site The main challenges addressed included that existing infrastructure and utilities in the vicinity of the project area are inadequate; if hundreds of employees were to be added to the area, during the construction phase then substantial traffic, water and sewer engineering would need to occur.
Interviewees believed that communication would be difficult with nearby property owners, as they were not operational projects rather they were represented by the real estate agents or agencies. They generally thought that the public involvement process would be a challenge as residents near the project site were limited in numbers except the project of Malir Cantt where the residents are considerably high in numbers.
iii. Interviewees presented their hopes and offered suggestions for the project. Most respondents perceived that the project was a potential source of community development. They articulated their interest in a Project Development Plan that would lead to the creation of excellent residential prospects. Most interviewees were generally in favor residential project.
The project should be compatible with natural environmental setting of the project site. The respondents further emphasized that they would like to see the area’s beauty incorporated into development, and encouraged the construction
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of apartments with recreational facilities. It was also suggested that the recreational facilities should cater to the residents of other projects around the Jinnah Heavens. They further recommended that the building and construction design should incorporate renewable energy design and practices. Most of the interviewees would like to see more amenities added to the project so that would contribute to a comfortable atmosphere for the residents.
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iv. Interview Questions and Summary of Responses of Stakeholders around Project Site Open-ended interview questions were developed by the consultants to obtain comprehensive comments on the Construction Plan. The summary of the responses to the questions asked in the interviews are mentioned in the next section. The questionnaire consisted of two sections. First section comprised of general questions about the interviewees and second part of the questionnaire consisted of open-ended questions specific to the construction project.
A. General Questions for the Stakeholders Questionnaire’s first section consisted of general questions about the stakeholders’ personal profile. General questions were asked from the respondents which included their names and age group as personal information. The information about the residence, nature of work, duration of residency or work was also asked from the respondents. Figure-12 is representing the residents’ response to the existing issue of area question.
Existing Issues of The Area Trasnport Problemlem
No Problem Water Problem
Electricity Problem
Figure 12: Residents’ Response about the Existing Issues in Project Area
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In the first section the respondents were also questioned about any existing problem in the area. The majority of the interviewees responded that the major problem existing in the area is water problem. Second was of electricity while some of them responded with the “No Problem” response; as they were of opinion that if all the citizens of Karachi are facing with the same problem then these problems are not major concern was about inadequate public transport in the area. The third problem face by them exclusive to this area therefore they do not consider them as problems.
B. SPECIFIC QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE PROJECT The second section of the questionnaire consisted of the specific questions related to the Jinnah Heavens Project. The residents, Masjid Imams, guards, and workers in the nearby projects were asked these specific questions in personal interviews. The summaries of the responses to the questions are as follows.
1. Do you know anything about the Jinnah Heavens project within the vicinity of your area? Majority of the interviewees knew about this project as there were posters and banners were portrayed in the area. However few of them didn’t know about the commencing of the project in the near future. The interviewees’ response to this question is graphically illustrated in the Figure-13.
Knowledge About Jinnah Heavens Project
No
Yes
Figure 13: Interviewee’s Knowledge for Jinnah Heavens Project
2. Would you like to be informed about the project? Out of the total respondents i.e. approximately 85% of the respondents who already knew about the project wanted to know more about the project and were interested in being informed about the progress of the project whereas about 15% of the respondents who didn’t know about the project were also found to be interested in knowing about the project. Few of the interviewees were
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particularly interested in being informed about the project because they intended to invest in this project. The survey teams were instructed beforehand that all those interviewees who were not informed about the project, were to be given a brief introduction of the project. The survey team briefed them about the project during their interviews.
3. Is this project going to destroy any natural plantation and any other living habitat? The interviewees were asked about the project implication on any kind of natural plantation or on any living habitat within the project plot area. The overall scenario is graphically illustrated below in the Figure-14.
Destruction of any Natural Plantation or Living Habitat if the Project was to Be Initiated
I don't Know
No
Figure 14: Interviewee’s Opinion for Destruction of Natural Plantation or Living Habitat if the Project was to be initiated
The above chart highlights that most of the interviewees i.e. more than 80%, responded that there was neither any known natural plantation nor existence of any living habitat within the project site. Few of the respondents replied that they didn’t know anything about any plantation or any living habitat.
4. Are there any visual impacts on the surrounding environment? The Figure 15 shows that the majority of the respondents were of opinion that there would be no visual impact on the surrounding environment.
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Visual Impact on The Surrounding Environment If the project was to be Initiated
I don't Know Yes
No Impact on Surrounding
Figure 15: Interviewee’s Opinion for Visual Impact on Surrounding Environment
About 5% of the interviewees were of the view that there will be some visual impact on the surrounding environment. Approximately the same percentage of respondents i.e. 6% gave “I don’t know” response to the question as shown in the chart above.
5. Are there any adverse effects of the project on environment? (During construction and After construction phase) Two questions were asked from the interviewees in this query. The question contained the opinion of interviewees about any adverse effect of project on environment during and after the construction phase of the Jinnah Heavens Project. Figure-16 chart highlights that almost most of the interviewees were of the opinion that there will be no major effects on environment during construction phase of the project. Most of them disclosed that there are no residential projects in operational phase therefore the concerns regarding the increase in noise and air pollution during construction phase were insignificant. While some viewed that it is part of any construction project that cannot be avoided as the same situation exists whenever there is any type of construction. When asked about the any adverse effect on environment after construction phase mostly responded with the same answer that there will be no effect because of the project after construction phase (shown in Figure-17). Some responded that they had no idea about any sort of effect on environment.
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Adverse Impact on Enviroment Adverse Impact on Enviroment During Construction Phase After Construction Phase
Yes Don't Know
Yes
No No
Figure 16: Interviewees Opinion for Figure 17: Interviewees Opinion for Major Effects during Construction Major Effects after Construction Phase Phase
6. Do you foresee any traffic flow disturbance during the construction phase? Majority of the interviewees i.e. 90% thought that there will be no disturbance of traffic flow during the construction phase. They were of the view that if the contractors develop a suitable parking plan for the trucks then they anticipate no problem. While approximately 10% believed that during construction trucks carrying raw material and heavy machinery will cause some problem. Figure-18 illustrates the interviewees’ opinion for disturbance to the traffic flow during construction phase.
Opinion About Disturbance of Traffic Flow During Construction
Yes
No
Figure 18: Interviewees Opinion for Disturbance to Traffic Flow during Construction Phase
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7. In your opinion, what problems do you currently see that this development project will face? Majority of the respondents perceived no problems will be faced by the proponents of this development project. They were really optimistic about this project. Some of the residents, Masjid Imams who have lived in this area, indicated that they have seen few projects which are currently in the construction phase; none of the owners have faced any obstacle in the development of their projects. Therefore, this project will not face any problem as well. Only few were of the view that vehicle carrying raw materials might face the challenge.
8. What worries you about this project? Figure 19 Chart points out that approximately 92% of the residents of the area do not have any worries about the project while 7.9% of the interviewees responded that they had no idea. This point out that almost all the respondents were optimistic about this project.
Worries of Residents About This Project
No Idea
No Worries
Figure 19: Residents Opinion about this Project
9. Is there anyone you think we need to speak with who isn’t on our list? The suggestions given by the interviewees to the survey team were: Government Officials (For Utilities) Malir Cantt Authority Pakistan Air Force Representatives of projects in the vicinity of the project site The consultation process of this study already contains the suggested stakeholder’s list. The survey team has covered all the stakeholders mentioned in the list.
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10. Do you want to give recommendations or any suggestion for this project? If yes; please specify:
The survey team was given the following recommendations by the stakeholders of the area relevant to this project: Plantation to be included in the development plan Proper system of disposal of waste material during construction phase Traffic management plan during and after construction phase Appropriate Solid waste collection and disposal system during construction period Proper system of sewage and garbage collection after the construction phase Proper car parking arrangement Water treatment plant Addition of commercial shops (As grocery stores etc.) Drinking water facility for the project’s residents Play area inclusion in the plan Recreational facilities for the residents of this project as well as for neighboring projects Monitoring should be properly maintained during construction phase
5.5 Conclusion
The overall stakeholder consultation process revealed that there were no hindrances for the construction of the project. Consultation with the stakeholders established that they have approved the Jinnah Heavens Project. They emphasized on the mitigation measures to be taken for the recommendations suggested in the management plan of this study.
The mitigation measures for other problems and concerns shown by the interviewees during the stakeholders’ consultation process (for both during and after the development phases of the project) have been integrated in the Environmental Management Plan.
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CHAPTER 6: Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
6.1 Introduction
This section of the EIA Report presents the screening process to identify the overall impacts of construction and operation activities on the physical, biological, and socioeconomic environment of the Project and to provide mitigation measures that need to be adopted, wherever necessary, to reduce, minimize or compensate for the negative impact.
The construction of proposed building comprises the design, construction and operation phases which will serve the residential apartments. The potential impacts from the proposed project building are identified and assess based on the nature and magnitude of the various activities associated with the project. Table 17 gives the overview of the potential impacts due to project location, construction and operation.
6.2 Potential Impacts
All the potentially significant environmental impacts from the project are grouped in three types and phase; Table 17 shows the overview of potential impacts in all three phases.
Design Construction Operation/Usage
Table 17: Overview of Potential Impacts due to the Proposed Project
S. No Impacts Negative Impact Positive Impact No Impact Short Long Short Long Term Term Term Term A Design Phase Impacts Dislocation of people √ Change of land use √ Loss of trees √ Relocation of existing √ utilities Impact on protected √ heritage site B Construction Phase Soil Erosion/Dust √ Wastewater Discharges √
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S. No Impacts Negative Impact Positive Impact No Impact Short Long Short Long Term Term Term Term Release of Air Emission √ Noise and Vibration √ Disposal of Construction √ Debris Disturbance to Traffic √ flow Water consumption & √ Demand Weather Conditions √ Fuel Storage √ Safety of Workers & √ Public Sustainable Tree √ Plantation Employment & Business √ Opportunities C Operation Phase Wastewater Discharges √ Solid Waste Disposal √ Sustainable Energy √ Utility services & √ Consumption of Resources Noise and Vibration √ Fire Hazards √ Safety and Security of √ Building and Neighboring In-adequate Parking √ Floors Exhaust ventilation Parking Facility & Traffic √ Management Employment Generation √
6.3 Design Phase Impacts
6.3.1 Dislocation of People Since the project and its associated activities are limited within premises of plot boundary of proposed project location and is free from encroachment, and the proposed site is the property of PPS, hence no displacement of any person is anticipated.
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Mitigation Measures:
Not required.
6.3.2 Change of Land use The project site is located within urbanized area (under development). The proposed location is a vacant plot, and development is in designated area which is property of the proponent.
Mitigation Measures:
Not required.
6.3.3 Loss of Trees The proposed site is located in existing residential area where no trees are found within the site. Pictures of the site given in photo gallery are attached as Annexure- 15.
Mitigation Measures:
Not required.
6.3.4 Relocation of Existing Utilities The proposed location is vacant plot, where there are no public utilities that need to be relocating.
Mitigation Measures:
Not required.
6.3.5 Impact on Protected Heritage site Proposed project is located within the Cantonment Board Malir where no protected declared heritage building exists within 500 meters radius of project site.
Mitigation Measures:
Not required.
6.4 Construction Phase Impacts
6.4.1 Soil Erosion/Dust Deep excavations carried out during foundation work of the civil structures and utility laying work would generate heaps of soil which may result in soil erosion causing air pollution.
Deep excavated trenches may pose falling threat to workers and machinery.
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Mitigation Measures:
Excavated soil will be re-used as back filling material in civil work, road leveling, and filling of depressions. Left over surplus soil would be disposed of through waste management contractor as early as possible and unnecessary accumulation and stockpiling at the site would be avoided to reduce the risk of movement of soil with surface runoff during rain and erosion with the wind. Excavated trenches and ditches would be barricaded with caution tape and necessary safety signs would be posted at prominent locations. Night illumination and warning lights would also be posted. Soil stockpiles would be regularly wetted to keep airborne dust levels to minimum. Necessary measures and planning would be done to keep the excavation work to minimum possible duration. Green nets will be installed to reduce dust emission in immediate ambient environment. The management of Prime Properties (PPS) will be responsible for taking necessary mitigation measures for reduction of air pollution from dust emissions and safety measure during construction work.
6.4.2 Wastewater Discharges Construction activity generates two types of effluents i.e. sewage waste from temporary toilet facilities for site workers, and flushed water / ground water generated from deep excavation for the foundation, piling and flushing activities. Improper disposal of sewage water can cause sewers to choke. The water generated from foundation / piling works and flushing of lines can cause localized flooding in the area. This may not only cause inconvenience to the nearby passing public and vehicles, but also provide breeding place for mosquitoes and other insects which is evidently dangerous for the environment.
Mitigation Measures:
Ground water from foundation excavation would be disposed-off through third party contractor water bowser. It is planned that de-water will be disposed-off on daily basis during deep excavation activity. Sewage water will be drained through temporary piping into the main sewer drain near the construction site.
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Any domestic wastewater/sewage if released into the natural drainage system would be processed through a temporary-sedimentation pit and no direct discharge be carried out.
6.4.3 Release of Air Emissions Exhaust emissions from the operation of construction machinery and transportation vehicles may cause air pollution. Movement of heavy machinery and construction material transportation vehicles would create dust emissions in the area. Generators used for power generation may cause pollution in ambient air and have adverse impacts on the workers, operators and nearby area.
Mitigation Measures:
The impact from above mentioned activities will be mitigated by selection of good quality equipment, machinery and vehicles. Smoke releasing machinery and vehicles would not be allowed to be operated on the project by project developer and contractor or sub-contractor (if any). High exhaust pipes would be used in generators and other fixed equipment for better dispersion of air emissions and to prevent high concentrations of pollutants in the immediate vicinity. However, operators and workers working in proximity of heavy machinery, equipment and generators would be required to wear masks. Emission levels of the generators and other fixed equipment would be monitored regularly and maintenance would be done as per the recommendation of the manufacturer/supplier. Duration of the work having potential of dust emissions would be minimized by proper project management. Movement of the vehicle would be planned and allowed on designated routes only. Water sprinkling would be done on vehicles, routes to control dust emissions from vehicular movement within the project site.
6.4.4 Noise and Vibration The operation of generators and operation of heavy machinery may create high noise and vibrations levels in the project area. However, this would be a localize issue and noise and vibration levels will attenuate with distance from the work site. Movement of heavy vehicles for delivery of construction material may also induce high noise levels for short periods. High noise levels may affect the workers engaged in the construction activities besides causing disturbance in the immediate neighborhood.
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Mitigation Measures:
The impact from above mentioned activities will be mitigated by selection of good quality of generators and heavy machinery. Noise and vibration producing machinery and vehicles would not be allowed to be operated on the project site by the management of PPS and contractor or sub-contractor (if any). While fixing generators at the work site all possible noise and vibration reducing measures would be adopted, including usage of canopy over the generator and vibration -dampener pads over the foundation platform. Noise and vibration levels of the generators and other fixed equipment would be monitored regularly and necessary maintenance would be done to control the noise and vibration levels. Operators and workers working in proximity of heavy machinery, equipment and generators would be required to use ear plugs. Duration of the work having potential of high noise and vibration generation would be minimized by proper project management. Pile sheets will be used during excavation to reduce vibration transfer towards the neighborhood. Movement of the vehicle would be planned and allowed on designated routes only. Specific timings would be allocated during normal daytime working hours for movement of heavy construction machinery. Night time movement would be avoided to the possible limits to minimize the disturbance to neighborhood.
6.4.5 Disposal of Demolition / Construction Debris Typical solid wastes generated during construction may include waste concrete, steel scrap, wooden scaffolding, empty cement bags, excavated soil, wood remains etc. Rock cutting material will be in the form of bore-wash generated due to pilling or boring activity. This waste has the potential to cause adverse impact on the surroundings if not appropriately managed and disposed of. Improper storage of waste may pose hazards to the workers at the site as well. Wind-blown debris cause nuisance to the neighborhood. Poor waste management practices result in short term and long term adverse impacts on the aesthetics of the surrounding.
Mitigation Measures:
Effective and instant removal will be ensured for unusable construction material such as broken bricks, damaged pipes, left over steel bars, steel cuttings, and pieces of wood, glass and plastics from the site for recycling.
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Waste including concrete debris, stones, excavated rocks, soil, etc. will not be allowed to accumulate on site and shall be removed intermittently either for using as filling material at other sites or disposal at landfill site. Possibility of reuse of the waste concrete material and construction waste from demolition works as filling material in paving large concrete floors would be on explored.
6.4.6 Disturbance to the Traffic Flow The movement of the heavy construction machineries and construction material transportation vehicles may disturb the other traffic using the proposed project adjoining road.
Mitigation Measures:
The traffic study of the project area has been conducted to analyze the current and future traffic scenarios. The project site is located at Malir Link to Highway Road which is enough wider road with three drive lanes (each direction) and have enough capacity to cater the traffic generated during the construction activities at the project site. The movement of the heavy machinery to and from the project site will be planned in the off-peak hours as identified in the traffic study. Traffic rules and directions issues by the Government for movement of trucks and construction material vehicles would be complied with. Movements of the vehicles approaching or leaving the project site would be regulated by dedicated staff to avoid any congestion or disturbance to the normal tariff flow on the main road and other approach roads.
6.4.7 Water Consumption and Demand Water required for numerous construction activities will be fulfilled from the third party tankers. Improper storage of water at site may not only cause loss of valuable resource but also disturb the project site by creation of water pools and muddy swamps leading to breeding of mosquitoes and insects. Usage of bad quality of water may lead to poor construction.
Mitigation Measures:
Water storage at site would be done in RCC concrete tanks designed especially for the purpose. Fiberglass tanks of approved manufacturer will also be used for construction water storage. Water consumption will be monitored regularly.
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Water quality will be regularly monitored for ensuring good quality concreting. Water conservation practices will be adopted during the entire course of construction to keep the water demand as low as possible.
6.4.8 Weather Conditions Weather parameter which includes temperature, humidity and wind are the important parameters and variation in these parameters will affect the quality and efficiency of the construction and workers. High temperatures will affect the workers efficiency and quality of concrete. High winds will affect the safety of workers in case of contact with falling object, dust emission and operation of tower crane may be hampered during high wind times which are during (May, June and August).
Mitigation Measures:
Adequate drinking water will be provided to workers during high temperature times. To avoid any heat stroke to workers awareness will be provided and adequate measures will be taken. Concrete pouring will be performed in the recommended timing as per concrete type during high temperature pouring will be avoided. During high wind time crane boom will be lowered and operation will be hauled. Site will be kept clean and tidy to avoid dust emission and falling objects.
6.4.9 Fuel Storage Storage of fuel for generators and other construction related machineries may be a potential source of risk at the project site. Any leakage or spill would cause contamination of soil. Unsafe storage and usage may be a risk to fire and explosion. Fumes may be harmful to worker.
Mitigation Measures:
Fuel storage area will be developed in an isolated and safe area. Storage area will be properly bounded and lined with concrete floor or any suitable impervious sheet to prevent soil contamination. Adequate numbers, of fire extinguishers will be kept at appropriate location. Storage of fuel at site would be kept to minimum quantities. Excess storage would be discouraged. Storage preferably be in close mouth steel drums of 200 liter capacity.
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Operators would be required to use safety mask while delivering or decanting the fuel.
6.4.10 Safety of Workers and Vicinity during Construction Operation of heavy machinery, movement of vehicles, falling in excavated trench, working at height; fire and handling of materials, including cement, paints, solvents, etc., are some potential sources having safety concerns for the workers. In addition to these, trespassing of unauthorized personnel, snatching, vandalism and terrorism activity would be cause due to inappropriate safety and security system. The possibilities of accidents also cannot be ruled out during the construction phase.
Since the project is located within the under development area; but the project site will be confined and No unauthorized person will be allowed.
Mitigation Measures:
Necessary training will be provided to workers related to health and safety during construction phase. Safety signs will be placed at prominent locations at relevant sites. First aid facilities will be made available for the workers at site. Necessary Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided to the workers engaged in work having potential risk to health and safety. The PPS Management would be required to have safety personnel to ensure safe working practices during construction. Safety signage, unauthorized personnel prohibition and warning signage’s will be posted along with the boundary limit of project site. The project site will be barricaded and entrance will be reserved. Security guard will be engaged to control entrance access of unauthorized personnel. Incident and accident record shall be maintained and updated on regular basis and record shall be kept at site. Complaint register shall be also kept at site and update on regular basis.
6.4.11 Sustainable Tree Plantation Plantation at project as well at Malir Link Super Highway Road is very important for a number of reasons. First and foremost reason is as a mitigation measure to protect the degrading environment and cooling effects. The PPS Management shall plant 300 most suitable trees within project area and along the road side of project area.
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measure is required.
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6.4.12 Employment and Business Opportunity The Project would provide direct employment opportunities for a period of 5 years. Approximately 150-200 workers would be engaged (as and when required) in the construction work depending on the stage of the construction. It would include skilled and semi-skilled workers.
Besides direct employment in the construction work, the project would provide several indirect opportunities of business and trade. These would include but not limited to supply of construction material, water, equipment, machinery, fuel. The procurement of material such as bricks/blocks, wood, glass, plumbing fixtures, sewerage pipes, electrical wires/cables, electrical fittings, stone, marble, tiles, sanitary fittings, etc. would promote business in the local markets and indirect opportunities of employment.
Mitigation Measures:
This has positive impacts on the area and requires no mitigation. Preference would be given to hire services of trained labor for skilled and semi-skilled work. Preference would be given to local market for purchase of material. Preference would be given to local suppliers for procurement of construction material and machinery.
6.5 Operation Phase Impacts
6.5.1 Wastewater Discharge Wastewater discharged from the building will be of domestic nature containing bacteria, pathogens and other organisms and may create adverse impacts if not managed appropriately. Impounding would result in swamps, leading to breeding of mosquitoes and insects. Overall impact would be nuisance in the area, pollution of the soil, adverse impact on human health, devaluing of the property, damage to other infrastructure of the area, and adverse impacts on social life activities. Unsafe disposal of the wastewater may also contaminate the water supply system leading to serious adverse impacts on the occupants and public. The other source will be reject water from RO plant which will be disposed-off in the public sewer.
Mitigation Measures:
Since the project building will be mainly utilized for the residential purpose, therefore, only domestic type wastewater would be generated. Proper sewage system has been designed with adequate slopes and sewer sizes for collection and transportation of wastewater from the proposed building project to the main drain collection line sewerage system.
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The internal drainage system will be of UPVC pipes and fittings to ensure smooth carriage of wastewater for desired disposal system. No open channel or drain would be designed in the project area for collection of wastewater to avoid chocking in sewage flow due to deposition of debris and solid waste. All manholes would have RCC covers to prevent entry of solid waste or debris that might cause chocking and disruption in sewage flow. Exhaust vent will be provided for escape of gases from the sewerage lines as a safety measure to avoid any mishap or incident. The entire wastewater will be treated in the sewage treatment plant before discharging into the main drain. Grey water of the project will be re-used for landscaping and building's toilet flushing after the necessary treatment. Black water will be treated in the separate septic tank and then disposed-off in the public sewer. The EPA has not yet defined the policy / guidelines for the disposal of RO reject from building project. Therefore, the project's RO reject water will be discharged into the main drain of KWSB.
6.5.2 Solid Waste Disposal The operation stage will mainly generate domestic waste from the apartments. Domestic waste will mainly comprise food waste, packaging material, paper, plastic and glass will be generated in considerable quantities on regular basis. If these waste are not properly managed and disposed of may pose serious environmental hazard not only to the occupants and also public of vicinity of the project.
Improper handling and storage of solid waste may also provide favorable ground for the breeding of vectors and rodents, source of foul smell.
Mitigation Measures:
Separated waste bin for plastic, glass, paper and food waste will be placed, so that on site segregation can be managed. Waste chute will be provided on all floors. Dedicated garbage/waste storage area will be provided in the building for temporary storage. Awareness signs will be placed to educate occupants and visitors on the apartment floors for managing their solid waste properly. Waste will be collected on regularly basis.
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6.5.3 Sustainable Energy During the operation phase, 55 KW of the total energy will be provided through the renewable energy sources. The PPS Management will install solar power plant to share 5% of total building electricity load. This solar plant will reduce 0.4092 MT/55Kwh carbon emissions12.
Mitigation Measures:
Proper maintenance and cleaning of solar panels will be required.
6.5.4 Utility Services and Consumption of Resource Water, electricity and gas will be the prime utilities in the project having large networks for transmission and distribution. During normal usage of utilities in due course of time there is likelihood of leakages from the network resulting in loss of resources as well as pollution in the Project area. Excessive and uncontrolled usage of these resources at will contradict with the principles of sustainable usage of natural resources.
Mitigation Measures:
Best quality of electrical cables and gadgets, water supply pipes and control valves will be used in the project which would require less maintenance and prevent leakages of resources.
6.5.5 Noise and Vibration The operation of generators may create high noise and vibrations levels in the project area. However, this would be a localize issue and noise and vibration levels will attenuate with distance from the project site. High noise and vibration levels may cause disturbance in the immediate neighborhood.
Mitigation Measures:
Generator will be only used as secondary source of electricity, during occupancy phase of the project. The impact from above mentioned activities will be mitigated by selection of good quality of generators. While fixing generators at the project site all possible noise and vibration reducing measures would be adopted, including usage of canopy over the generator and vibration -dampener pads over the foundation platform.
12 (AVERT, U.S. national weighted average CO2 marginal emission rate, year 2016 data)
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Noise and vibration levels of the generators and other fixed equipment would be monitored regularly and necessary maintenance would be done to control the noise and vibration levels.
6.5.6 Fire Hazards During the operation phase, storage of fuel for generators and electricity meter room will be a potential source of fire risk for the project as well.
Mitigation Measures:
Fuel will be properly stored in an isolated and safe area. Storage area will be accessible only for dedicated safety and security staff and building union management. Secondary containment shall be provided. Oil absorbent shall be placed at the storage area to avoid and control spillage hazard. Appropriate firefighting system has been planned and designed for the proposed building, including the automatic fire detectors, fire extinguishers, and roof mounted automatic sprinklers in parking floors. Adequate fire extinguishers shall be placed at the appropriate locations in the building. Adequate numbers of fire extinguishers shall be also kept in union office as well as at security office.
6.5.7 Safety and Security of Building During the usage of building, trespassing of unauthorized personnel, snatching, vandalism and terrorism activity can be potential risk for the building and its immediate neighboring due to inappropriate safety and security system; and therefore, a well efficient safety and security system is the necessity of the project keeping in view the sensitivity of the project area.
Mitigation Measures:
Security guard will be engaged to control entrance and exit access and ensure safety and security of building and immediate neighboring. CCTV cameras will be installed to monitor and control the access route of the building. Visitors Register shall be also kept at the reception of building. Record of visitors along with the CNIC and to whom the visitors visited shall be maintained for the building.
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Rental agreements of the Apartments will be commenced with prior permission from Building Management Committee and same will be communicated with Local Police station as per by laws No visitors will be allowed to enter the main building area prior to the confirmation of occupants.
6.5.8 In-adequate Parking Floor Exhaust Ventilation During the operation phase, inadequate local exhaust ventilation may be a potential risk of exhaust emissions build up in the parking floors, mainly CO. This will be a significant potential hazard to the drivers as well as to the security guards on the floor.
Mitigation Measures:
Building will be designed for seeking maximum natural ventilation in parking floors. Adequate exhaust fans will also be installed on the parking floors.
6.5.9 Parking and Traffic Management The project has been designed with the adequate parking facility and as per building bylaws. The project will have the parking facility in the ground and first floor, for the occupants and visitors. The project’s parking will facilitate 159 cars and 155 motorcycles. This facility will ease the parking issues in the area of the project.
Traffic impact study of the project has been conducted to analyze the traffic situation on the adjoining roads, whose summarize details and conclusion is attached as Annexure-16.
Mitigation Measures:
Entry and exist point of the parking will be kept free from obstruction. No offsite parking will be allowed Signage's of No Parking will be installed.
6.5.10 Employment Generation This project is expected to generate 10 - 15 direct employment opportunities and 40- 50 indirect employment opportunities. Direct would include staff for security, housekeeping and indirect would include cook, drivers, etc. at JHS. Besides lots of suppliers and distributors for residential flats.
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measure is required.
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CHAPTER 7: Environmental Management Plan
A comprehensive environmental management and monitoring plan (EMP) has been formulated to ensure compliance with all statutory regulations including Sindh EPA, Cantonment Board Malir- By Laws, Building Codes of Pakistan – Fire Safety Provisions, 2016 and others during design, construction and operation phase. This will be done to minimize the extent of impacts to the environment aside from already specified mitigations.
Good management practice is one of the key elements of swift and sound operation, with reference to the concerns studied in section 6 of this report; this management plan has been developed to follow up operations, the major elements of the EMP are as follows:
Environmental Monitoring System Environmental Management and Monitoring Team 7.1 Environmental Monitoring System
Environmental Monitoring is the process of repeated observation and measurement of one or more environmental quality parameters to enable changes to be observed over a period of time. These changes relate to the physical, chemical and biological parameters of various phases of the environment such as Air and water.
The main objective of the environmental monitoring program is the conservation of the quality of the various components of the environment. Monitoring is carried out to obtain quantitative information on current levels of harmful or potentially harmful parameters of air and water quality. The information so obtained enables an assessment to be made of the extent of the polluting damages of these parameters, the increasing and the decreasing levels of specific polluting parameters, and the control measures that need to be implemented. The following is an outline of a typical construction monitoring program that can be modified as necessary to meet the needs of SEPA. The monitoring program will include the following at a minimum: Introduction - explaining the nature of the proposed project outlining the need for monitoring program and the relevant specific provisions of the permit granted. The various activities and parameters being monitored The methodology to be employed and the frequency of monitoring A summary of data collected. Tables and graphs will be used where appropriate. Discussion of results with respect to the project in progress, highlighting any parameters, which exceed the standards and mitigation implemented.
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Frequency of reporting to EPA. Recommendations Appendices of data
At a minimum the following activities will be monitored in the various phases:
7.2 Scope of EMP
The EMP comprises the following elements along with the methods and procedures of their implementation:
Organizational structure and roles and responsibilities of project personnel. Specific requirements for the implementation of the EMP. Mitigation or impact management matrix. Monitoring plan with the emphasis on specific parameters to be monitor.
7.3 Organization of the EMP
EMP provides the procedures; organisation and instruction to ensure Project personnel understand and implement environmental protection procedures for routine activities associated with the construction and operation of the Project and its anticipated facilities. The organisation, style and format of the EMP is intended to enhance its use by Project personnel in the field and to provide an important support document between overall environmental management of the Project and various permits and authorisations issued for specific construction and operation related Project components and activities.
7.4 Maintenance of the EMP
EMP needs to be revised on timely basis to keep up-to-date as per the requirements comes up regularly. Therefore, outlining the responsibilities and activities associated with the maintenance of the EMP is essential. The responsibilities of the Environmental Monitor are mentioned and procedures for requesting EMP revisions are outlined. EMP revision procedures include requirements for notification of the appropriate government, public, municipal and other relevant agencies so that their role is also included in the overall management process.
7.5 Management Approach
The management of PPS along with Project manager and its EHS officer will undertake overall responsibility of implementation and supervision for compliance with the EMP. It will ensure that all activities it executes with construction team comply with positive environmental sensitivities as well as it will cooperate with the concerned regulatory agencies such as the SEPA.
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On the other hand, construction team will carry out field activities as part of the proposed project that includes relevant and subsidiary construction work. The PPS Management will be subjected to certain liabilities under the environmental laws of the Province which will be mentioned in the implementation of Project Manager and Supervision of EHS officer of the PPS Management.
Some of the approaches to be followed during the environmental management practices are given below:
Complying with the relevant legislation and regulations. Regularly reviewing of the impacts on the environment. Developing appropriate indicators in order to monitor core impacts. Communicating openly with internal and external stakeholder on environmental issues.
7.6 Regulatory Requirements
7.6.1 Approvals, Authorizations and Permits The list of potential approvals, authorizations and permits required for the Project from various agencies, are given below:
Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) Cantonment Board Malir Civil Aviation Authority Pakistan Air Force (Air Traffic Services)
7.6.2 Environmental Quality Objectives The criteria for management’s quality objectives and generation of solid waste and wastewater quality, air and noise quality are detailed here. The management of PPS shall review Environmental Objectives once a year and try to complete them in the stipulated time frame. This will also include any applicable treatment criteria meeting the Sindh Effluent Quality Standards (SEQS) as per Sindh Environment Protection Act 2014.
7.6.3 Compliance Monitoring It would be required by the management of PPS to comply with the Environmental Monitoring Plan laid in the subsequent section. The compliance shall also require periodic reporting of the monitoring results in form of report submitted to the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency. As the project is at moderate scale building construction so it is proposed, during the construction, it will be on quarterly basis.
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7.7 Implementation Stages of EMP
The success of the management plan will lie with its implementation. An EMP requires to be executed in three stages. Those are, planning & design stage, construction stage and operation stage.
7.7.1 Planning and Design of Proposed Project There are two main components to consider in an EMP prior the construction phase. Implementation of EMP at this stage may tackle the environmental issues before they arise. Those components are given below:
A. Construction of Building
It describes the location of the proposed building, its adjoining conditions in the area, facilities to be installed in particular building. If any design parameter changes at time of approval, management will assess the environmental impacts that may arise from such changes. If the impacts are found to be different and in excess of those mentioned in the report, PPS Management will develop further mitigation measures with respect to the changes to minimize these impacts and seek approval for the required change from SEPA as well as other regulatory authorities, if comes under.
B. Approvals
Obtaining NOC from SEPA does not relieve project of other obligations and hence management of PPS, will obtain all relevant clearances and necessary approvals required by the government prior to commencing the proposed project. In addition, the issuance of NOC will abide-by PPS to carry-on continuous monitoring.
7.7.2 Construction and Operation Phase In order to implement EMP successfully during construction, it is required to follow mitigation measures and monitoring plan strictly. Awareness will be required at each step and phase, also if necessary to change management processes, will be documented and available to the employees.
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A. Mitigation Plan
It defines all the impacts and their remedial with highlighting the responsible personnel to work on those mitigations. An Environmental Management (Mitigation) Plan is basically an environmental mitigation matrix which is given as Table-18. All these impacts and mitigations have already been given in previous section of this report. The management of PPS will be required to adhere to these mitigation measures throughout the project.
B. Monitoring and Review
Environmental Management Plan (Monitoring) Plan of all the activities will be required to analyse the impacts of construction and operation on the environment as mentioned in Table-19. EHS Officer will coordinate with Project Manager and site representative to monitor environmental parameters during the construction phase. During operation, the management of PPS will aware project resident to follow the waste management and solid waste system will be look after by the housekeeping staff and firefighting system shall be maintained properly by the union management of proposed building.
The management of PPS will conduct the Environmental Monitoring (Air, Noise (ambient noise and equipment noise) as per frequencies and parameters mentioned in (Table 20).
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Table 18: Environmental Management (Mitigation) Plan Environmental Issue Mitigation Measure Time frame Implemented Supervised by By 1. Construction Period Impacts 1.1 Soil Erosion/Dust i. Excavation work will be During Project Manager EHS-Officer avoided on windy days. Construction ii. Excavated soil will be used as fill material. iii. Where required, locate stockpiles out of wind or provide cover. iv. Where required, sprinkle water on areas prone to erosion and dust. v. Green nets would be installed to reduce dust emission in immediate ambient environment.
1.2 Discharge of Wastewater i. Wastewater of domestic During Project Manager EHS-Officer nature from the Construction temporary bath rooms will be disposed of into the nearby existing sewerage system. However, connected through a pit to prevent discharge of solids into the sewerage network. ii. Ground water during deep excavation will be disposed of on daily basis through bowsers.
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1.3 Increase in Air Pollution Emissions will be minimized During Project Manager EHS-Officer from Vehicular and by: Construction Machinery Exhaust i. Ensuring that the contractor’s fleet are properly maintained according to manufacturer’s specifications; ii. Use of appropriate haul loads within specified limits. iii. Vehicles, generators and machineries used during the project construction will be of good condition and will be regularly tuned. iv. Emissions from small generators will be vented through the stacks. v. Idle running of vehicle engines will be avoided.
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1.4 Noise and Vibration i. All vehicles, equipment During Project Manager EHS-Officer and machineries used Construction during construction will be in good condition and will be regularly maintained to avoid generation of vibration and unnecessary noise; ii. The generators at construction location will be kept within enclosures to minimize noise and dampener pads will be used on platform of generator to reduce vibration. iii. The noise warning signs will be posted in high noise areas and use of ear plugs required by the workers. iv. Pile sheet will be used during excavation to reduce the vibration transfer towards the neighbourhood.
1.5 Disposal of Demolition i. Wherever possible, During Project Manager EHS-Officer and Construction Waste wastes will be reduced, Construction reused or recycled before disposal. Reusable and recyclable wastes will be disposed of using appropriate contractors. ii. Hazardous wastes (if any); will be separated from other types of waste and stored in designated areas with
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restricted access and proper signage. iii. Wastes will not be thrown or left in the open. iv. Waste will be disposed off through approved contractor. v. Waste will be disposed- off through approved contractor. 1.6 Disturbance of Traffic i. Limit movement of During Project Manager EHS-Officer Flow vehicles and machineries Construction on site within designated haul routes. ii. Controlling speed limit of vehicles and construction machineries. 1.7 Water Consumption i. Water consumption will During Project Manager EHS-Officer be monitored so that Construction excessive water usage can be noted and rectified. ii. Conservation practice will be applied during all stages of activities. 1.8 Weather Condition i. Adequate drinking water During Project Manager EHS-Officer will be provided to Construction workers. ii. To avoid heat stroke to workers awareness will be imparted. iii. Concreting and pouring will be planned to avoid during high temperature. iv. Working time will be planned to avoid heat stroke in high temperature months. v. Work at height will be
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avoided during high wind time. vi. Crane boom will be kept lowered and operation will be hauled during high wind time. vii. Site will be kept clean and tidy to avoid dust emission and falling objects.
1.9 Contamination of Soil and i. All fuel storage sites During Project Manager EHS-Officer Ground Water (Soil or ground must be checked daily Construction water can be polluted from for leaks and held in an spillage of store fuel). impervious site where spilled/leaking material can be collected. ii. Fuel will only be stored in an isolated area, applicable to safety standards
1.10 Safety of workers and i. Necessary awareness During Project Manager EHS-Officer public provided to the workers Construction and construction team. ii. Appropriate PPE’s provided to the labour and construction team. iii. First aid facility will be made at the construction site. iv. Necessary barrication will be done in construction and hazardous area.
2. Operating Period 2.1 Wastewater Discharge i. Grey water of the During JHS- Maintenance Building project will be treated Operation Team Union I/C
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and re-used for the building’s toilet flushing and landscaping purpose. ii. Black water will be treated and disposed in the public sewer. iii. Wastewater will be disposed into nearby main drainage line of municipal drainage system. iv. RO reject will also be discharged into the public drain. 2.2 Disposal of Solid Waste i. Separated waste bin for During Housekeeping Building plastic, glass, paper, Operation Staff Union I/C food waste will be placed, so that on site segregation took place. ii. Waste chute will be provided on all residential floors to transport / collect the waste. iii. Separated waste bin will be placed at the multiple locations on the floor iv. Waste will be collected by area’s municipal services staff. 2.3 Sustainable Energy and i. Install the facility of During JHS-Maintenance Building I/C Energy Usage solar plant (solar panel) Operation Team which will cater 5% of the total building electrical load through
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renewable electric power source. ii. Implement energy conservation program, procure energy saving equipment for the building. 2.4 Illumination i. Provisions for natural During Building I/C Building lighting provided in the Operation Union building design. Management ii. Better energy saving lights will be used 2.5 Noise and Vibration i. The impact from above During Building Union I/C Building mentioned activities will Operation Union be mitigated by Management selection of good quality of generators. ii. The generators at proposed site will be kept with all possible noise and vibration reducing measures would be adopted, including usage of canopy over the generator and vibration -dampener pads over the foundation platform.
2.6 Fire Hazards i. Adequate No. of Fire During JHS-Maintenance Building extinguishers will be Operation Team Union I/C placed at each floor. ii. Adequate firefighting system is designed and will be installed which includes automatic fire detectors, fire alarming, and automatic roof mounted sprinklers in
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parking floors. 2.7 Safety and Security of i. Necessary security team During Safety and Building Building will be engaged to Operation Security Staff Union I/C control entrance access of building. ii. Appropriate CCTV cameras will be installed to monitor access of building. iii. Visitors register will be maintained. iv. No visitors will be allowed prior to confirmation of occupants. 2.8 In-adequate Parking i. Natural ventilation will During JHS-Maintenance Building Floor Exhaust Ventilation be provided in parking Operation Team Union I/C floors. ii. Adequate exhaust ventilation fans will be installed on the parking floors. 2.9 Parking and Traffic i. Adequate covered During Safety and Building Management parking facility will be Operation Security Staff Union I/C provided in the building. ii. Entry and exit point of the building will be kept free from any hindrances iii. Traffic will be managed by proper guidance and signage’s.
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Table 19: Environmental Management (Monitoring) Plan Environmental Issue Monitoring Action Timing Monitoring Managed by Supervised Delivered by By 1. Construction Period Impacts 1.1 Soil Erosion/Dust i. Site Inspection During Record of Project EHS- Officer (Visual) Controls excavation soil erosion Manager activities and control usage as filling actions material. 1.2 Discharge of Waste i. Randomly check During Written and Project EHS- Officer Water to ensure construction dated note Manager compliance. period. indicating compliance or issue and action taken 1.3 Releases of Air i. Check i. During Inspection Project EHS- Officer Emissions from maintenance log. machinery note to file Manager vehicular and operation, for use in machinery exhaust ii. Site inspection ii. At contractor (visual). maintenance reporting location and in semi- iii. During annual construction audit period. report. 1.4 Noise and i. Using a portable During Inspection Project EHS- Officer Vibration noise meter, construction note with Manager monitor checks period compliance conditions status and ii. Check noise level noise monitoring record reading iii. Site inspection results (visual) to Check dampener-pads on generator platform. 1.5 Disposal of i. Monitor to check During Note to file, Project EHS- Officer
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demolition and waste handling construction signed and Manager construction waste and disposal period dated procedure 1.6 Disturbance of i. Check traffic plan During Inspection Project EHS- Officer Traffic Flow available at site construction note, re- Manager ii. Randomly check period findings vehicle present at signed and site. dated 1.7 Water i. Check water During Inspection Project EHS- Officer Consumption consumption construction note, signed Manager record period and dated ii. Compare water consumption 1.8 Weather Conditions i. Check concreting During Note to file, Project EHS- Officer and pouring construction signed and Manager activity plan period dated ii. Check high temperature timing working plan iii. Check record of training. iv. Check high wind days working plan 1.9 Fuel Storage (Soil i. Check fuel storage During Note to file, Project EHS- Officer or ground water can be record construction signed and Manager polluted by spillage of ii. Monitor to check period dated store fuel). fuel handling procedure. iii. Site inspection (visual) 1.10 Safety of i. Inspection of During Inspection Project EHS- Officer workers and public construction construction note, signed Manager location to ensure period and dated proper use of OHS gear and contractor enforcement. ii. Check the daily record of labour
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and project staff 1.11 Sustainable Tree i. Develop trees Throughout Project EHS- Officer Plantation plantation plan trees Manager strategy plantation Plant Strategy Period 2. Operating Period 2.1 Wastewater i. Ensure that the Operation/ - JHS- Building Discharge treated grey usage period Maintenance Union I/C water to be re- Team used for landscaping and building’s toilet’s flushing purpose. ii. Ensure the effluent is then disposed into municipal drain after necessary treatment. 2.2 Disposal of Solid i. Ensure proper Operation/ - Housekeeping Building Waste disposal by proper usage period staff Union I/C Cantonment Board Malir waste trucks 2.3 Sustainable Energy i. Proper Operation/ - JHS- Building and Energy Usage maintenance of usage period Maintenance Union I/C the solar system. Team ii. Ensure the maintained operation of solar plant. iii. Ensure compliance. 2.4 Illumination i. Check and Operation/ - Building Union Building compare building usage period I/C Union electric bills. Management 2.5 Noise and Vibration i. Site inspection Operation/ - Building Union Building
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(visual) to Check usage period I/C Union dampener-pads Management on generator platform. ii. Check generator maintenance record 2.6 Fire Hazards i. Check inspection Operation/ - JHS- Building record of usage period Maintenance Union I/C firefighting Team system ii. Checking refilling record of portable extinguishers. 2.7 Safety and Security i. Check the daily Operation/ Safety and Building of Building and record of visitors. usage period Security Staff Union I/C Neighbouring ii. Check the operation of CCTV camera. 2.8 In-adequate i. Check installed Operation/ JHS- Building Parking Floor Exhaust fan of parking usage Period Maintenance Union I/C Ventilation floors on monthly Team basis 2.9 Parking and Traffic i. Proper Signage’s Operation/ Safety and Building Management will be posted for Usage Period Security Staff Union I/C guidance and parking numbers. ii. Adequate parking will be provided. iii. Parking facility entrance and exit route shall be regularly monitored
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Table 20: Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Frequencies for Jinnah Heavens Building
GASEOUS AIR EMISSION PLAN
Phase Parameters Source Frequency Standards Construction CO, Smoke, Construction Quarterly SEQS Noise Machinery CO, NOx, SOx Power Monthly SEQS and Generator Particulates AMBIENT AIR QUALITY PLAN
Phase Parameters Locations Frequency Duration
Construction PM 2.5, PM10, 7 meters Quarterly 8-hours SPM, NO, from the NO2, CO, SOX Project Boundaries
DRINKING WATER QUALITY SAMPLING PLAN Phase Parameters Locations Frequency Standard Construction TDS, TSS, pH, Drinking Monthly SDWQS/WHO Total Water Source Coliform, Fecal Coliform WASTEWATER QUALITY SAMPLING PLAN Phase Parameters Locations Frequency Duration Standards
Construction BOD, COD, DO, Wash rooms Quarterly Grab SEQS TSS, TDS, pH, points into sampling NO3, SO4, Oil & drains Grease) NOISE LEVEL SAMPLING PLAN Phase Parameters Locations Frequency Duration Standards Construction Decibels At the Quarterly Continuous WHO [dB(A)Scale] interface of for 8 hours in Noise project and a full working Guidelines residential day community 7 meters from the equipment
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SOLID WASTE SAMPLING AND CHARACTERISATION PLAN
Stages Parameters Locations Frequency Duration Standards Construction Waste At main solid Quarterly - - generation waste rate, collection Waste point from composition where the recyclables waste is and non- transported recyclables, from site hazardous waste
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Conclusion
Karachi City requires a better-quality facility with large residential spaces. With the emergence of new businesses and foreign investment in the country, local demand for housing industry and to fulfil the huge demand of housing industry it is essential to build a state of the art building facility to fulfil the residential and requirements of the city to fulfil the demand and supply gap. M/S Prime Properties (PPS) through their proposed project will be able to cater the residential requirements for the people of Karachi. The project during the construction and post developmental phase will also provide a considerable number of employment opportunities to various professionals, skilled and unskilled workers.
Baseline environmental and socioeconomic information was collected from a various source, including reports of previous studies, published literature and field surveys. The information collected was used to compose profiles of the natural, socioeconomic and cultural environments likely to be affected by the project.
However, the scale and nature of the project requires that potential environmental impacts of the proposed activities. The issues studied included potential project impacts on, surrounding built environment, ambient air quality, ambient noise quality, traffic impact, municipal services, utilities and road infrastructure. Mitigation measures were presented to reduce impacts to as low as possible.
Potential environmental impacts due to the proposed project are evaluated, mitigation measures required to minimize or obviate these impacts be assessed, implemented and monitored. Any residual impacts may be assessed for their significance. All these requirements have been addressed in this EIA, which has in considerable length covered the proposed project activities, surrounding built environment, ambient air quality, ambient noise quality, parking and traffic management, municipal services, utilities and road infrastructure.
It is therefore concluded that adverse impacts arising from the project can be mitigated and managed through the mitigation measures and EMP and that the residual impacts will have minor to moderate significance. Overall the project will have positive socio- economic impacts. It will also enhance the beauty of the area and a role model of an Environmentally Friendly Project.
Further it is concluded that for this particular project activity, the EIA is adequate and covers all the environmental issues. Finally the EIA reaches a finding of NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT in accordance with the national laws and regulations.
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Annexure
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Annexure 1: Copy of Revised Building Layout Approval from Cantonment Board Malir
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Annexure 2: No Objection Certificate of CAA
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Annexure 3: No Objection Certificate of Pakistan Air Force (Air Traffic Services)
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Annexure 4: Copy of application receiving for NOC of K-Electric
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Annexure 5: Copy of application receiving for NOC of KW&SB Department
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Annexure 6: Copy of NOC from Sui Southern Gas Company
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Annexure 7: Copy of Ownership Document
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Annexure 8: Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014.
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Annexure 10-B: SEQS for Industrial Gaseous Emissions, Motor Vehicle Exhaust, Noise and Ambient Air Quality.
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Proposed Project Location Proposed Project Location
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Noise Monitoring at Project Area Air Quality Monitoring at Project Area
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