Environmental Impact Assessment of Amaravati Happy Nest Project
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November - 2018 Environmental Impact Assessment of Amaravati Happy Nest Project Project Proponent: Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Lenin Center , Governorpet , Vijayawada - 520002. Environment Consultant: Sri Sai Manasa Nature Tech Pvt. Ltd Head Office: Plot no: 74/A, Flat no: 102, Central bank Building, Kalyan Nagar, Hyderabad- 500 038. Phone No: 040-2381 6333 Mobile: +91-9010896661, 9912976976. Amaravati Capital City Andhra Pradesh Table of Contents Content Page No Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose of the Report 1 1.2 Identification of Project & Project Proponent 1 1.3 Importance of the Project 3 1.4 Scope of the Study 5 1.5 Applicable Environmental Standards and Regulation 5 1.6 Benefits of the Project 6 Chapter 2 Project Description 2.1 Type of Project 7 2.2 Need for the Project 7 2.3 Location of the Project 7 2.4 Size or Magnitude of Operation 12 2.5 Proposed Schedule of Operation 15 2.6 Requirements of the project 15 Chapter 3 Description of the Environment 3.1 Study Area 20 3.2 Scope & Methodology of EIA Study 20 3.3 Baseline Environment 21 Chapter 4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 4.1 Introduction 43 4.2 Land Environment 44 4.3 Air Environment 45 4.4 Water Environment 47 4.5 Noise Environment 49 4.6 Solid Waste Generation 49 4.7 Storm Water Management & Rainwater Harvesting 51 4.8 Greenbelt Development 51 4.9 Hazardous Waste 51 4.10 E-Waste 52 4.11 Parking Place 52 4.12 Socio Economic Environment 53 4.13 Energy Conservation & Green Building Measures 55 4.14 Fire Fighting System 57 Chapter 5 Analysis of Alternatives (Technology & Site) 5.1 Analysis of Alternative Technology 61 5.2 Analysis of Alternative Sites 61 Chapter 6 Environmental Monitoring Programme 6.1 Environmental Monitoring Programme 62 6.2 Monitoring of Environmental Parameters 62 6.3 Budgets for Environmental Management Plan 63 Chapter 7 Additional Studies 7.1 Public Consultation 64 7.2 Safety Management Plan 64 7.3 Safety Organization 66 7.4 Fire Fighting Systems 67 Chapter 8 Project Benefits 8.1 Project Benefits 69 8.2 Employment Potential 69 Chapter 9 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 70 Chapter 10 Environmental Management Plan 10.1 Environmental Management Plan – Construction Phase 71 10.2 Environmental Management Plan during Operation Phase 73 10.3 Environmental Management Plan 83 Chapter 11 Summary and Conclusions 86 Amaravati Happy Nest Project, Amaravati Capital City, Andhra Pradesh Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose of the Report Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) is developing the Amaravati Capital City spread over an area of 217.23 sq.kms. GoAP. has established Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA), Amaravati Development Corporation Ltd (ADC) and other agencies to undertake developmental activities of the Capital region. The Environmental clearance(EC) for the Master plan of Amaravati Capital City was given by SEIAA- AP vide Letter No SEIAA/AP/GTN-151/2015 dated 09-10-2015 and Environment Clearance Amendment order SEIAA/AP/GTN/151/2015-515 dated 11-06-2018 stipulating additional conditions in the EC as per the Hon’ble NGT Order dated 17.11.2017 in O.A. No. 171 of 2015 & O.A.No. 148 of 2015. Capital City EC and amendment to EC is attached as Annexure - 1A and the compliance to EC conditions is attached as Annexure – 1B. APCRDA has applied for Environmental Clearance from SEIAA for proposed project vide proposal SIA/AP/NCP/82122/2018 dated 11.10.2018 to construct “Amaravati Happy Nest” with 6 Blocks and 2 Amenities blocks as part of Amaravati Capital City with a plot area of 14.29 Acres and built-up area of 1,40,756.19 Sq.m. Presently APCRDA is intended to amend the earlier proposal of “Amaravati Happy Nest” with 12 Blocks and 2 Amenities blocks with a plot area of 14.46 Acres and built-up area of 2,82,426.33 Sq.m. The proposed activity is categorized as Category - B of 8 (b) (Townships and Area development projects) as per Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification 2006 and its subsequent amendments which necessitates preparation of EIA Report and obtaining the Environmental Clearance from State Environmental Impact Appraisal Authority (SEIAA - AP). The MoEF & CC Notification SO 1533 has exempted the buildings/construction projects/area development projects from conducting Public Hearing. 1.2 Identification of Project & Project Proponent 1.2.1 Proposed Project (Nature & Size) The Proposed “Amaravati Happy Nest” (the Project) is an residential Building Project within the Amaravati Capital City. The Project will be built on a plot area of 14.46 Acres at Survey Nos. Part of 153,154,155,156 and 157 of Nelapadu Village, Thullur Mandal, Amaravati Capital City, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. 1 Amaravati Happy Nest Project, Amaravati Capital City, Andhra Pradesh The summary of project is given in Table 1.1 and ground coverage statement is given in Table 1.2. Table 1.1 Project Summary S. No Description Earlier Proposed for EC Proposal Amendment 1 Total Plot area (Acres) 14.29 14.46 2 Total Built up area, sq.m 1,40,756.19 2,82,426.33 3 Landscape& Greenbelt area sq.m 16,451.82 30,336.92 4 Total No. of Blocks 6 12 5 Total No. of Floors per Block Basement + Podium + Basement + Ground+18 Podium + Ground+18 Floors Floors + + Terrace Floor Terrace Floor 6 No. of Amenity Blocks Provided 2 2 7 Built up area of 2 Amenity Blocks (included 3781.37 4803.6 in total Built-up area), sq.m 8 Provision for basement Parking area , sq.m 46,617.94 73,955.01 9 No of ECS provided (No.s) 600 1631 10 No of Two Wheeler parking’s provided 942 1200 (No.s) Table 1.2 Ground Coverage Statement Description Area Details Acres Sq.m Plinth area of Blocks 2.41 9756.30 Plinth area of Amenities 0.19 779.32 Greenbelt & Landscape 7.49 30336.92 Roads 3.58 14476.53 Ramps, Ventilation cut outs, Shafts etc. 0.79 3201.81 Land Area (Total) 14.46 58550.88 The estimated capital investment for the development of the Project is Rs. 558.50 Crores. 1.2.2 Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) The Government has enacted Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act 2014 (Act No. 11 of 2014) and it got assent of the Governor of Andhra Pradesh on 29-12- 2 Amaravati Happy Nest Project, Amaravati Capital City, Andhra Pradesh 2014 and it came into force w.e.f., 30-12-2014. Section 3 of the Act enables the State Government to declare by Notification the “Capital Region” and “Capital City Area” for the State of Andhra Pradesh. Section 4 of the Act enables establishment of Capital Region Development Authority for the purpose of planning, co-ordination, execution, supervision, financing, funding and for promoting and securing the planned development of the Capital Region and Capital City Area for the State of Andhra Pradesh and for the matters ancillary thereto. No Litigation case is pending against the proponent. 1.3 Importance of the Project The Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act 2014, which came into force on 2nd June, 2014, provided for the reorganization of the existing state of Andhra Pradesh. The formation of a new capital city - critical for its administration, economic development, and cultural integration is an immediate priority for the Successor State of Andhra Pradesh. In this context, as resolved by the Cabinet, the State Government was of the opinion that the interests of the entire state and its balanced development can be best served by locating the capital city at a central place around Vijayawada. This would enable equal access to people from all regions of the State. As regards the new Capital, the Government is deeply committed to ensuring that the process of building the new capital involves the participation of people. It is in this context that the Cabinet has suggested the use of Land Pooling schemes to consolidate the land required for the capital. This will enable the local landholders to proactively participate and benefit from the development of the capital city, and will create a win-win situation for the landholders, citizens and the Government. As a result, the new capital city of the State of Andhra Pradesh can proudly call itself a “People’s Capital”. The creation of a world-class capital city at a central location is essential to create a level-playing field for the new State. As experience from across the world demonstrates, a vibrant capital city can act as a catalyst for economic development for the entire state and become an iconic city that is a source of pride for all its citizens. The Government of AP has decided to establish the new capital city as a livable, environmentally sustainable and people’s capital. For this purpose, the location of the capital was identified between Vijayawada and Guntur cities upstream of Prakasam Barrage on the river Krishna. 3 Amaravati Happy Nest Project, Amaravati Capital City, Andhra Pradesh The approved Master Plan of Amaravati Capital City is shown in Figure 1.1. APCRDA proposes to construct “Amaravati Happy Nest” with 12 Towers and 2 Amenities blocks as part of Amaravati Capital City. Figure 1.1 Approved Master Plan 4 Amaravati Happy Nest Project, Amaravati Capital City, Andhra Pradesh 1.4 Scope of the Study As per the requirement of EIA notification, APCRDA had submitted the necessary application to State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Andhra Pradesh for considering standards Terms of Reference (TOR) for EIA studies and compliance to the standard TOR is attached as Annexure – 1C.