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APRIL, 2002 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary ...... i-iu
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Background ...... 1 1.2 Objectives ...... 3
1.3 Study Approach ...... 3 1.3.1 Approach for Developing the CEMP ...... 3 1.3.2 Approach for Environmental Restoration Plan ...... 4
1.4 Restoration Structure ...... 5
Chapter 2 Land Use and Environmental Setting
2.1 Introductiono6
2.2 Site 1 - Mankhurd Transit Resettlement Site ...... 6 2.2.1 Location and Access ...... 6 2.2.2 Topography and Natural Features ...... 7 2.2.3 Land Use within 500m Radius of the Site ...... 7 2.2.4 Environmental Impacts due to neighboring Land Use ...... 7
2.3 Site II - Turbhe Mandale 8 2.3.1 Location and Access 8 2.3.2 Topography and Natural Features .8 2.3.3 Land Use within 500m Radius of the Site .9 2.3.4 Environmental Impacts due to neighboring Land Use . 9
2.4 Site III - Wadala 9 2.4.1 Location and Access 9 2.4.2 Topography and Natural Features .10 2.4.3 Land Use within 500m Radius of the Site .10 2.4.4 Critical Concerns due to Locational Aspects .10
Chapter 3 Assessment of Environmental Impacts
3.1 Introduction 11
3.2 Site I - Mankhurd 12 3.2.1 Impact of Surrounding Land Use on the Site .12 3.2.2 Impact of Environmental Conditions within the Site .14 3.2.3 Impacts on surrounding Environment due to Transit Site .26 3.2.4 CEMP Recommnendations for Mankhurd Transit .27 Resettlement Site 3.3 Site II - Turbhe Mandale Site 27 3.3.1 Impact of Surrounding Land Use on the Site .27 3.3.2 Impact of Environmental Conditions Within the Site .28 3.3.3 Impact on Surrounding Environment Due to the .39 Transit Site 3.3.4 CEMP Recommendations for Turbhe Mandale .39 Transit Resettlement Site 3.4 Site III - Wadala ...... 40 3.4.1 Impact of Surrounding Land Use on the Site ...... 40 3.4.2 Impact of Environmental Conditions within the Site ...... 40 3.4.3 Impacts on surrounding Environment due to Transit Site ...... 51 3.4.4 CEMP Recommendations for Mankhurd Transit ...... 52 Resettlement Site
Chapter IV Community Environmental Management Plan
4.0 Introduction ...... 60 4.1 Site - M ankhurd ...... 60 4.1.1 Measures to Minimise Land Use Impacts on the site ...... 60 4.1.2 Measures to Improve Environmental Conditions ...... 61 Within the site 4.1.3 Budgetary Estimates ...... 64 4.1.4 Implementation Responsibility and Time Schedule ... 6.....(4
4.2 Site II - Turbhe Mandale ...... 67 4.2.1 Measures to Minimise Land Use Impacts on the site ...... 67 4.2.2 Measures to Improve Environmental Conditions ...... 67 Within the site 4.2.3 Budgetary Estimates ...... 70 4.2.4 Implementation Responsibility and Time Schedule ...... 70
4.3 Site III - W adala ...... 73 4.3.1 Measures to Minimise Land Use Impacts on the site ...... 73 4.3.2 Measures to Improve Environmental Conditions ...... 73 Within the site 4.3.3 Budgetary Estimates ...... 76 4.3.4 Implementation Responsibility and Time Schedule ...... 77 4.4 Institutional Arrangements ...... 80
Chapter V Restoration Plan for Transit Resettlement Sites
5.1 Introduction ...... 86 5.2 Restoration Plan for CRZ areas ...... 86 5.2.1 Observations at the Transit Sites ...... 87 5.2.2 Status of Mangroves in the Region of Study ...... 88 5.2.3 Steps for Preparing the Transit Sites for Restoration ...... 89 5.2.4 Conversion of Identified Areas of Transit Sites ...... 90 5.2.5 Types of Species to be Planted in Intertidal region ...... 92 5.2.6 Cost of Restoration of CRZ Areas ...... 94
5.3 Restoration Plan for Non-CRZ areas ...... 94 5.4 Institutional Arrangement ...... 95 5.5 Implementation Schedule ...... 95
Annexure I FHWA Noise Model Annexure II Epidemiological Survey Annexure III Minutes of Public Consultation Meetings Annexure IV Cost of Implementing CEMIP Annexure V Legal And Policy Framework for Development of MUTP Executive Summary
The implementation of the MUTP project necessitated displacement of a large number of people. About 20,000 households required alternate shelter. Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Board (MMRDA), a Project Management Unit for MUTP, undertook the task of resettling and rehabilitating the Project Affected Households (PAHs) with the help of motivated NGO groups
Expeditious implementation of basic safety measures along the railway tracks necessitated that the households located along the railway tracks be resettled at a short notice. Adequate numbers of permanent dwelling units for housing the displaced were not available. A large number of PAHs, therefore, had to be shifted to temporary resettlement sites. Due to time constraint, the normal site selection and project implementation process could not be followed for these sites. As a result, while resettling the PAHs in the transit accommodation, adequate environmental safeguards could not be provided to the residents
With the objective to assess the environmental conditions at the site and suggest measures for their improvement, this study evaluates the existing environmental conditions at the transit resettlement sites of Mankhurd, Turbhe-Mandale and Wadala and after due analyses, feedback and consultations, develops the Community Environmental Management Plans (CEMP) for each site
The study reveales that location of the transit site at Mankhurd is environmentally most critical as a result of proximity to a major arterial road and disposal of hazardous waste in the vicinity. Turbhe-Mandale transit site is close to wetlands. Inadequate evacuation of wastewater and poor collection of solid waste gives rise to unsanitary conditions at the site. Mankhurd and Turbhe- Mandale sites also partially fall upon the area earmarked as the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ). The Wadala transit site is environmentally better located but is poorly connected with the city
The study evaluates the sites for site-specific environmental factors, provision of environmental infrastructure and state of their operation. The findings indicate that within the transit sites, poor collection of solid waste, inadequate maintenance of drains and shortage of water in some pockets due to inequitable distribution are the major factors that affect the environmental conditions. Some of the sites are also deficient in open spaces. The sites also lack provision of shops for meeting the daily requirements of the residents
Based on analyses of site conditions and consultations with the PAHs, MMRDA and the NGO providing managerial support for environmental services, the study develops a comprehensive CEMP for each site. The CEMP details the measures to overcome the shortfall in services, improve their efficiency and protect the environment at the sites. CEMP also recommends institutional arrangements for providing effective services through participation of the PAHs in safeguarding their environment Restoration of CRZ area affected by the transit sites at Mankhurd and Turbhe- Mandale is another important aspect of the CEMP. Development of such a plan for these sites included assessment of the existing conditions of affected CRZ and adjoining areas with respect to the land use, the ecological status of mangroves, sea water inundation characteristics of the area and the anthropogenic factors. Based on assessment, the viability of restoration of vacated transit site within CRZ was evaluated and restoration plan developed. The plan also lists the conditions of naturally occurring, relatively undisturbed vegetation in the vicinity, which can serve as a model for restoration of CRZ areas
The findings of the study indicate that it will be possible to bring up to 50 per cent of the CRZ area under the mangrove plantation. A detailed restoration plan to reinstate the conditions that will allow regeneration of mangroves and establish ecological and environmental conditions for their growth has been provided
ii Chapter I
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND
In order to improve the traffic and transportation situation in Mumbai, Government of Maharashtra (GoM) and Indian Railways with financial assistance from the World Bank has undertaken Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP). The primary focus of MUTP is to improve the rail based mass transit system in Mumbai with supporting improvements in road network. The MUTP includes a package of projects covering:
* Increase in capacity of rail corridors by way of laying of additional tracks, * Passenger capacity enhancement by using longer (12 rake) EMUs, * Improvement of railway stations, * Improvement of service by removal of level crossings, and * Creation of safety zones along rail corridors
The implementation of the MUTP project necessitated displacement of large number people (19228 Project Affected Households). In order to deal with resettlement and rehabilitation of PAPs related to MUTP, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), a Project Management Unit for MUTP, has initiated Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) for Project Affected Households (PAHs). To support this initiative, GoM in 1997, notified the policy for resettlement and rehabilitation of persons affected by the sub-projects under MUTP. MMRDA appointed SPARC, a Mumbai based NGO working on slum rehabilitation, for development of Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) and their implementation. The RAPs have been prepared in accordance with R&R policy of the GoM
Due to the requirement of expeditious implementation of basic safety measures, a significant number of the households located along the railway tracks had to be resettled at a short notice. Adequate numbers of permanent dwelling units for the displaced households were not available and therefore the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the project envisaged two modes of implementation. The first mode of resettlement comprised relocating the PAHs to available permanent dwellings in the nearby areas. The second mode of resettlement involved shifting of remaining PAHs from areas entailing expeditious evacuation to transit accommodation, first, and subsequently to permanent dwellings. The resettlement schedule envisages that the PAHs from transit accommodation will be shifted to permanent dwellings within a period of three years from the date of initial evacuation
1 Over fifty per cent of the PAHs have been resettled by June 2001 in permanent and transit accommodations. The break-up of PAHs shifted to transit accommodation, four in number, is presented in Table 1. In all, 6164 PAHs, residing in transit accommodations are awaiting allotment at permanent resettlement colonies
Table 1: Distribution of PAHs at Four Transit Sites under MUTP
S. No Transit Camps Project Affected Households (PAHs) 1 Mankhurd 1677 2 Turbhe Mandala 896 3 Wadala 3488 4 Kanjur Marg 900 Total 6951
SPARC and its associates have developed the transit resettlement sites. The sites are provided with basic amenities and infrastructure services like water, sanitation, internal roads and street lighting. After the PAHs are shifted to permanent accommodation, the transit accommodation shall be dismantled and the site shall be restored to environmentally and socially appropriate land use
Although SPARC has structured the Community Environmental Management Plans (CEMP) for the permanent resettlement sites, the CEMPs for transit resettlement sites were not prepared while planning and developing the facilities'. Considering the make-shift nature of the transit accommodation and a high population density, it is even more important to develop and implement such a plan for the transit sites to ensure that a basic level of hygiene and quality of life is ensured for all inhabitants. The CEMP is also expected to take into consideration the environmental impact on inhabitants due to surrounding land as well as the impacts of the transit sites on the neighboring environment and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. This study aims at preparing CEMPs for the transit resettlement sites at Mankhurd, Turbhe Mandala and Wadala, after taking stock of functional aspects and existing living conditions at the transit accommodation
Also, a World Bank study on the assessment of the compliance with Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) indicated that the transit sites at Mankhurd and Turbhe- Mandala have encroached upon the CRZ areas. MMRDA has proposed to restore these sites on termination of transit accommodation as per of the designated land use in Development Plan (DP). Preparation of Environmental Restoration Plan (ERP) for the transit sites impacting the CRZ, is also a part of this study
1 SPARC, the NGO responsible for implementation support for the Resettlement Implementation Plan for the permanent resettlement sites is also providing basic magerial support with the help of societies of residents representing various clusters of dwellings. The intervention, however, is limited to collection of fee for basic sanitary services provided by SPARC and due to the want of a systematic approach, awareness focus and participation from PAHs is of limited effectiveness 2 MMRDA has appointed Ecosmart India Limited to assist them in preparing CEMPs for three transit resettlement sites mentioned above and to prepare restoration plans for the sites as well as the CRZ areas affected due to the construction of transit accommodation
1.2 OBJECTIVES
The principal objective of the study is to identify and recommend measures to improve the environmental conditions, wherever necessary, at the transit resettlement sites considering the operational as well as post-operational period. This leads to the following primary tasks
(i) To identify the basic environmental needs at the transit resettlement sites for access, community living, water supply, sewage disposal, solid waste management and suggest areas for improvement after evaluating the level and operation of service (ii) To identify the environmental and health impacts on the community due to adjoining land use as well as the sanitary conditions within the sites (iii) To improve project affected persons' knowledge on environmental issues and enhance their ability to participate directly by identifying, evaluating and receiving the benefits among themselves (iv) To prepare the Community Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and post-closure restoration plans including restoration of CRZ areas in Mankhurd and Turbhe Mandala sites, affected due to construction of transit tenements
1.3 STUDY APPROACH
1.3.1 Approach for Developing the CEMP
This part of the study primarily addresses the impacts of the transit resettlement site on the neighboring environment and evaluates the adequacy and upkeep of amenities provided at the transit accommodation to minimize negative environmental, and health impact on the residing communities. As a first step, previous project outputs related to permanent as well transit resettlement sites and the regulations and guidelines for slum rehabilitation were reviewed. In order to develop site-specific understanding of the relevant issues, detailed surveys of the sites were conducted. The survey team comprised environment, social and wetland specialists and landscape and civil architects. The survey documented the amenities provided, the level of services, and any visuals deficiency. The observations and findings of the survey were discussed with the SPARC as well as with the resident community to seek their perception on adequacy of amenities and need for corrective/improvement measures. This interaction was carried out in the form of focused group discussions and consultations with the SPARC field staff and residing community
3 In order to understand the interrelations of the transit sites with the neighboring environment, detailed land use survey of area within 500m from the transit resettlement sites was carried out. Based on the findings of present conditions community feed back and team's own assessment of environmental impacts due to land use conflict, the mitigation measures and corrective actions for effective implementation have been suggested
1.3.2 Approach for Environmental Restoration Plan
The scope of site restoration under the study falls under two distinct categories, the non-CRZ and CRZ areas. In case of non-CRZ areas the restoration plan is focused on dismantling the transit dwellings, infrastructure, and ensuring that the site is free from debris. For developing the restoration plan for the CRZ area, however, the suitability of existing environmental conditions for restoration of CRZ area to natural environmental conditions, identification of necessary interventions and their feasibility needs to be looked into. The success of such restoration will primarily depend up on the extent of control that can be exercised on anthropogenic activities that interfere with natural environmental processes in the region. The restoration process will essentially be slow and may not fit within a definitive time frame. Accordingly, a separate approach has been adopted for developing the restoration plan for sites falling within CRZ and those outside CRZ
The restoration plan for CRZ area included assessment of the existing conditions of CRZ area and its adjoining area with respect to the land use, ecological status in terms of presence of mangroves, their growth and health status, inundation of area under tidal forcing and anthropogenic factors. Based on the assessment, the viability of restoration of vacated transit site areas falling within CRZ has been evaluated and restoration plan provided. The restoration plan looks into the measures like clearing the drainage channels to facilitate inundation of CRZ areas by sea water and plantation of coastal vegetation in nearby CRZ area. The plan also lists the conditions of naturally occurring, relatively undisturbed vegetation in the vicinity, which can serve as a model for restoration of CRZ affected lands
4 1.4 REPORT STRUCTURE
The report structure follows the sequence of steps to undertake the assignments described above. The report consists of five chapters:
Chapter I - An introductory chapter providing the background of creation of transit resettlement sites, objectives of the study and the work methodology used to prepare the CEMP and the site restoration plans
Chapter II - The focus of this chapter is to describe the transit resettlement sites and their surrounding land use and other location aspects such as access and connectivity with the city. This chapter also identifies the relevant environmental and social issues for respective sites and screens them for their relative importance considering the natural features of the sites. The chapter thus sets forth the tone for Chapter III that presents detailed analysis of identified significant issues
Chapter III - Chapter III assesses the negative impacts on the transit sites due to the surrounding land use. It also examines the living conditions at the dwellings, adequacy of amenities and level of services and relates them to environmental conditions prevailing at the transit sites. Based on these analyses, the chapter identifies the suitable remedial actions, presents the findings of the stakeholder feedback and lists the outcome of analysis in the form of recommendations for CEMP
Chapter IV - This chapter provides the conceptual details of the CEMP measures, time schedule and cost of implementation. The responsible entity for implementation is also recommended based on the level of effort needed and capacity of existing community setup for effective participation
Chapter V - This chapter is the concluding part of the report. It provides recommendations for post-closure restoration of the transit sites. The CRZ and non- CRZ sites are treated separately. Costs and timeframe for restoration activities are also provided
5 Chapter II
LANDUSE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS
2.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the landuse and environmental settings in transit resettlement sites and adjoining locations. Delineation of landuse and environmental setting facilitates identification of environmental issues that relate to location of the sites and their operations. The baseline landuse and environment settings for each transit site has been ascertained through land use surveys, field observations, review of Development Plans prepared by MCGM, and informal interviews
It is noticed that under a court directive Government of Maharashtra (GoM) was obligated to resettle the PAHs occupying the right of way of railway tracks along the Central Railways. Due to time constraint the normal site selection process could not be followed for the temporary resettlement sites
As a result, the transit resettlement sites are subjected to negative environmental impacts due to the prevailing surrounding land uses. This chapter identifies and evaluates such environmnental impacts by taking stock of baseline environmental conditions in the area
While describing the baseline, the geographical location, accessibility, topography, and natural features, landuse with 500 m radius were examined
2.2 SITE 1- MANKHURD TRANSIT RESETTLEMENT SITE
2.2.1 Location and Access
Mankhurd transit resettlement site is located on the Mankhurd-Ghatkopar link road which connects the Eastern Express Highway and the Sion-Panvel highway. The site is about 4.7 ha in area and falls in N and M wards of MCGM. Site is about 1.5 km from Mankhurd Railway Station on the harbour line. The site location and the surroundings within 500m radius is presented in Map 2.1
Transit resettlement site on its south abuts the Mankhurd-Ghatkopar link roads and on other three sides is surrounded by narrow creek arms that drain into the Thane creek. The site itself is divided by a creek arm and does not have any connectivity between the two portions. Due to this physical separation, the transit site is treated as two independent sites designated a site 1-A and 1-B (see Map 2.1). Both the sites are directly accessible from the highway. The site has been inhabited since May 2000
6 2.2.2 Topography and Natural Features
The site is located on reclaimed land and is flat, generally sloping towards the creek arms that provide natural drainage to the site. The reclaimed site is adequately raised by fillings, has adequate natural drainage through creek arms surrounding the sites and is free from flooding. The natural features around the site include:
(i) Sparsely distributed degraded mangroves along the creek arms and (ii) A small low lying open area at the northern end of site 1A that receives tidal water only during spring tide for about three to four days in a month
The area adjacent to the creeklets admeasuring about 1.1 ha falls into coastal regulation zone area. A part of this area is covered by the tenements on both portions of the transit site
2.2.3 Land Use Within 500m Radius of the Site
Narrow creek arms of Thane creek crisscross the site and adjoining areas. The area originally seems to have rich mangrove forests. Over the time, these forests have been encroached upon and existing land use has been carved out. Presently, the areas adjoining to the site are divided into two major parts by Ghatkopar-Mankhurd link road. The region south of the road comprises area encroached by slums, the MHADA resettlement housing complex and open spaces. The region to north of Ghatkopar-Mankhurd link road comprises of the site itself and an industrial area to the west with some open buffer spaces of about 200m. The area across the creek arms on the North belongs to Devnar solid waste disposal site and has been filled with garbage. Part of this area is unutilized and exhibits sparse coastal vegetation
Slums occupy the areas adjacent to the transit sites on its east and north. The large scrap yard abuts the transit site 1B immediately on its North. The complete details of the site are presented in Map No.2.1
2.2.4 Environmental Impacts due to Neighboring Land Use
Due to the prevailing land use in immediate vicinity of the transit resettlement site at Mankhurd, its inhabitants are likely to face the following negative environmental impacts:
(i) Air quality and noise impacts, and accident hazard due to the movement of heavy vehicles on Ghatkopar-Mankhurd link road (ii) Hazard of exposure to spent toxic wastes disposed into environment due to scrap yard activity (iii) Health related impacts due to allocation of transit site close to solid waste disposal area = - - / '~~~~ ~~W'-~~1 ~~C~4I9c"JflQ~~~~~ j ~~-Va49~ PIJM,00~35 Lj 5C+V-d_L qT Clfi>lO
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2.3 SITE II - TURBHE MANDALE
2.3.1 Location and Access
Turbhe-Mandale transit resettlement site is located in Mankhurd(E), on relatively undeveloped eastern side of the harbour railway line corridor, which runs parallel to Sion-Panvel Highway. The site is at a distance of about 50m from the harbour railway line tracks. The total area of the transit site is about 4.4ha. A MHADA housing development project, which is under construction, is located adjacent to this site on its south. The presence of railway track has posed a severance problem. The site at present is not properly connected by road, as the nearest subway under the harbour line is about two kilometres away from the site, towards Vashi. The access to site is through non-metallic road parallel to the railway tracks., The site is surrounded by 'No Development Zone' on northern and eastern side. The site is also traversed by a creeklet and the area adjoining creeklet falls under CRZ
Mankhurd railway station at a distance of approximately 1.0 Km is the nearest railway station to the site. A subway proposed for access to MHADA and adjoining area is under construction
The site location and surroundings within 500m radius of the site is presented in Map No.2.2. The site has been inhabited since November 2000
2.3.2 Topography and Natural Features
The site is located on reclaimed land and is flat, generally sloping towards the natural drains or the creeklet passing through south-east corner of the transit site. The location of the transit tenements is free from flooding and water logging. About 1.7ha of area at the south-eastem comer of the site falls under coastal regulation zone'. The natural features around the site includes:
(i) the degraded mangroves along the creeklet with patches of dense mangroves strewn in between (ii) tidally influenced mud flats (iii) salt pans
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The land uses within 500m radius of the site as presented in Map 2.2 include major rail and road corridors to the north of the site and planned permanent resettlement residential area to the west of the site, in the adjacent plot. This residential area is under construction and the pre-fabrication construction yard is located to the south - west of the site. The majority of remaining area especially east and south-eastarn of the site is classified as "No development zone". A part of this area is under salt pans. The 500 m radial area also shows presence of sparse as well as dense mangrove. Mandala village, located adjacent to the creeklet, is situated to the south of the site
2.3.4 Environmental Impact due to Neighbouring Land Use
Due to the prevailing land use in immediate vicinity of the transit resettlement site at Turbe-Mandala, its inhabitants are likely to face the following negative environmental impacts:
(i) Use of mucky path strewn with garbage and sewage for approaching Mankhurd station due to absence of subway (ii) Circuitous access for vehicles and dust problem due to unpaved access road to the transit resettlement site (iii) Mosquito breeding and associated health hazards due to waterlogged area on south-east corner of the plot (iv) The heavy vehicular movement on Sion-Panvel highway and local train movements on harbour line which in turn would cause noise pollution
2.4 SITE III - WADALA
2.4.1 Location and Access
Wadala transit-resettlement site is in the F/North ward of MCGM., located behind the truck terminal and R.T.O. office in Wadala (East). The area of the site is about 10.9ha. It is the most recent one amongst the three sites, being occupied only 8-9 months back. The site is not properly connected to the rest of the city, as the approach road is not linked properly to the main roads. The only approach to the site is through the truck terminal area. Approach to the nearest Guru Tej Bahadur railway station on the harbour line, is through slums, and not properly connected. The site location and the land uses surrounding the site is presented in Map No 2.3. The site has been inhabited since June 2001
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The transit resettlement at this site is reclaimed by filling part of a shallow pond. The site is flat and generally sloping towards the natural Nala at the periphery of the site. The site is free from waterlogging and flooding. The natural features around the site includes parts of the unfilled shallow pond and open marshy lands adjacent to the site and a small hillock on the western side, approximately at a distance of 250m
2.4.3 Land uses within 500m Radius of the Site
The landuse within 500 m radius of the transit site is presented in Map 2.3. The site is demarcated from the slum settlements all along the western and northern boundary by the natural drain abutting the transit site. The eastern and south eastern part is predominantly occupied by the pond and marshy land with exception of truck terminal. The residential transit resettlements constructed by MCGM across the slum settlement and MHADA housing are located to the north of the site at a distance of about 150m. While permanent resettlement site for PAHs affected by MUTP is located across the road to the south of the site.
2.4.4 Environmental Impact due to Neighbouring Land Use
Due to the prevailing land use in immediate visiting of the transit resettlement site at Wadala, its inhabitants are likely to face the following negative environmental impacts:
(i) Choked natural nala at the southern periphery of the site and waterlogged area located on the south-eastern side of the site which leads to mosquito breeding and unsanitary conditions (ii) Lack of access to transportation corridors (iii) Unsanitary conditions due to surrounding land uses and dumping of solid waste in the locality
The important environmental aspects identified in sections above are evaluated in the following chapter
10 Chapter III
ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
The environmental assessment of the transit resettlement sites has been carried out based on the study of existing land use within 500 m of the sites, observations on environmental conditions within the sites and the surrounding areas and interactions with the PAHs residing at the transit resettlement sites. The inhabitants' feedback was obtained by one to one interactions at household level, focus group discussions at cluster level and by Public Information and Consultations (PICs) at the overall site level. The interactions were held with the help of SPARK, the NGO who planned and developed the transit resettlement sites and worked closely in the relocation of PAHs
The environmental assessment focussed on two specific interrelations of the transit sites with its environment The first interrelation comprised analyses of impact of neighbouring land use that may significantly affect the living conditions of residents of transit sites. Treatment of this interrelation included identification of the land use attributes that may cause the impact, analyses of impact by way of qualitative analyses of the extent and magnitude of its effect, understanding peoples perception with respect to the gravity of the impact and identifying mitigation measures. The mitigation measures were identified considering the scientific requirements, compatibility with the transitory nature of the site as well as the expectation of the resident population The second interrelation comprised assessment of impact of on-site activities on the residents by way of their impact on the environmental conditions at the site itself. The impact of site operations on the neighbouring environment was also considered. These aspects of the study included (i) assessment of level of basic infrastructure and services at the sites and their effectiveness in maintaining environmentally safe living conditions and (ii) assessment of effectiveness of waste collection and disposal mechanisms that may negatively impact the neighbouring environment. Possible remedial measures for overcoming the deficiencies were identified. The mitigation measures are recommendation based on the scientific analyses of the impact, feasibility of their implementation and importance of the impact in the perception of the resident population The following sections present the findings of the environmental assessment and recommended mitigation measures for each of the three transit resettlement sites 3.2 SITE I - MANKHURD
3.2.1 Impact of Surrounding Land Use on the Site
Impacts Due to the Scrap Yard Behind the Site
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grease and hazardous chemical -' ka .. containers. As part of the scrap yard 24 ji operations, the hazardous waste remaining in the containers is either I washed into the creeklets without any treatment or land disposed around the site without any - precaution. This at times may lead.__= to formation of obnoxious and harmful gases and conditions that are detrimental to the health of the resident population. The toxic discharges may also be detrimental to aquatic flora and fauna in the receiving environment, especially under low tide conditions
Due the unregulated handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals in the vicinity of the site, the transit resettlement site at Mankhurd is unsafe for its habitants. The inmates of the site have reported a number of incidences in the past that caused breathing difficulty and forced them to run away from the site. Even during the site visit, obnoxious odorous conditions were observed at the site
The observations at the site and inquiries with the old inhabitants in surrounding area, reveal that handling of hazardous waste at the site was prevalent even before the transit site was planned. The selection of the site for housing the resettlement site, therefore, was environmentally inappropriate. Considering that the resettlement site has already been about one and half years old and the impacts with respect to handling of hazardous waste can not be mitigated unless the operations are ceased, the practical and rational measure to mitigate the adverse impact is to assign the highest priority on shifting the transit site PAHs to permanent resettlement site, adequately away from the scrap yard'
In the larger context, the handling and disposal, of hazardous wastes observed near the site is in violation of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989 and therefore is liable for punishment under the law. Although such an action may be initiated by MMRDA through.regulatory agencies, the permanent solution to the problem lies in development of hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facility that can be availed by the generators of hazardous waste in Mumbai
' To assess the potential impact of scrap yard activities on residents of transit accommodation at Mankhurd, MMRDA with the help of National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) carried out on site monitoring. The monitoring report states, "Although the scrap yard soil samples indicate higher degree of contamination, impact on the residents is not feasible."
12 Impact Due to the Solid Waste DisposalSite
It is observed that the transit site at Mankhurd is within about 250 m from the edge of the Dewnar solid waste disposal site. The active portion of the disposal site however is about 750 m away from the transit site. Although, the inhabitants of transit site have not reported any nuisance due to the waste disposal activities, location of transit site so close to the solid waste disposal site is inappropriate. The site conditions can be adversely affected due to burning of garbage during adverse meteorological conditions. Shifting the inhabitants from the site to permanent resettlement site on priority basis is the only possible remedial action
Impacts Due to the Major TransportationCorridor
A four-lane link road connecting Eastern Express Way and Sion-Panvel highway abuts the transit site. This road is mainly used by Sion-Panvel bound heavy commercial vehicles that are diverted from Chembur section of the Sion-Panvel highway. These vehicles join the highway at Mankhurd after detour through Shivaji Nagar using the link road. The traffic on this road is observed to be high during evening and early morning hours. The heavy vehicular movement results in (i) noise and air pollution, specially for the first row of tenements located at a distance of 20m and 10m in sitel-A and site 1-B respectively from the edge of the road(ii) accident hazard for the inmates who have to depend on shops, schools, vegetable vendors across the road for their daily needs.
In the absence of actual traffic volume data at this place, the commercial traffic volumes monitored at Thane creek bridge during 1997 on Sion-Panvel highway has been considered to estimate the traffic noise pollution at the resettlement site. The daily traffic volumes observed are presented below:
Daily Traffic Volumes-1997 at Thane Creek Brid ge on Sion-Panvel Highway' Vehicular Car/Taxi Two Three Buses Mini- LCVs HCV MA Mode wheelers wheelers Buses V Volume 23,968 9,206 1,143 12,373 2,305 11,042 20,525 932
The noise levels are estimated using Highway Noise Model developed based on the guidelines suggested by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The model details are presented in Annexure I. From the modelling results, it is observed that the noise levels at the first row of houses in site 1-A and 1-B are 79 and 82 dB(A) respectively. These noise levels are however common in residential areas adjacent to arterial roads in Mumbai as Municipal corporation by-laws allow residential buildings along the arterial roads with a setback distance of 6m. In addition, the PAHs during the focused group discussions have not expressed any concern about high noise levels, inspite of highlighting the issue
The heavy commercial traffic on the link road also heightened the accident risk due to lack of a well-defined entrance to the site and aligned location for pedestrian crossing. The adverse impact of the highway, especially in terms of accident hazard
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13 figures prominently in feedback from the PAHs. The site survey has also revealed that the PAHs frequently cross the road to access the grocery shops, vegetable vendors and schools located across the road. According to the concerned police station during the year 2001, forty four (44) accidents have been reported on the Mankhurd-Ghatkopar link road of which fifteen (15) were fetal
A plausible mitigation measure for the above impacts could be to repair the existing barbed wire fence and provide a well defined access between the road and the transit site. The fence will be planted with creepers along the side which when grown will provide protection against dust pollution and also channelise the crossings from a single place along the road. At the point of crossing, provision of zebra crossing with speed breaker will be necessary to reduce the risk of accidents.
3.2.2 Impact of Environmental Conditions within the Site
The environmental conditions within the site have been evaluated for their impact on the inhabitants under three categories, namely: (i) adequacy of dwellings (ii) level of services and (iii) provision of amenities. Comparing the existing conditions with minimum provisions, observations on the functional aspects of the services, technical observations coupled with discussions with the inhabitants have been used to identify areas for intervention. Once a deficiency and its cause are identified, all possible measures for corrective action are listed. The recommended measure is short listed based on feasibility of implementation, stakeholder preference and technical necessity for corrective action
Site Layout
Mankhurd site is planned on grid pattern, with roads and pathways in right angles and the dwelling units along them. All the services are provided along the straight pathways or roads. The site is on reclaimed land and is flat, generally sloping towards the natural drains or the creek arms passing through and surrounding the site. One of these creek arms divides the site into two parts and takes the major load of drainage of the site. There is no internal connectivity between the two parts of the site, hence they have to be treated as two different sites. The site statistics are presented below:
Plot Area 47,171.61 sqm Number of Tenement Site 1-A 875 Tenements Site 1-B 802 Tenements Average Density 5 persons per tenement Total Population 8020 Persons Number of W.C. Provided 133 Nos Total Built Up Area 19984.80 Sqm Area Under Roads 3851.78 Sqm Area Under CRZ-I 11155.72 Sqm Nos. of Tenements Coming In CRZ-I Site 1-A 156 Site 1-B 155
14 Layout and Design of Dwelling Units
(a) TENEMENTS
Existing situation
Tenements are temporary sheds with AC sheet roofing, half brick thick walls, plastered only up to 1.0 m from the ground level from both the sides. The carpet area of each tenement is 11.71 sqm (126 sft), it includes the cooking area and bathing (without tap) which is drained in to the open drains outside. The provision of W.C. and water point is common. The only window provided is of 12 sft area with metal shutters. The rows of houses along the creek fall under CRZ and these houses have developed major cracks. The first row in Site 1-A and 1-B opens in to the narrow open space separating it from the highway link road, a major traffic corridor
Analysis
Dwelling units, being unplastered and unpainted, are dark and dingy inside. Window opening, which should be 1/6th of the carpet area as per Development Control Regulations for Greater Bombay Rule No. 42,, is smaller than required hence sufficient daylight and ventilation is not available in the rooms
Inadequate ventilation can give rise to poor indoor air quality in case unclean fuel such as wood and coal is used for cooking. However, it is observed that all tenements have access to clean fuel and appropriate stoves. 90% of the PAHs use kerosene and the rest use LPG. Therefore the indoor air quality impacts due to poor ventilation are not significant. Further interviews with the PAHs revealed that they keep the doors open which overcomes the deficiency in ventilation due to less than normal window space
Some of the tenements in the site are developing major cracks due to the settlement of the soil, as the site is located on a filled area and also the water level rises in the creek arms every fortnight and loosens the soil along the periphery of the site. This may lead to collapse of the houses3
PlausibleRemedies
* White wash with lime the interior walls and ceiling of tenements. This will make the dwellings more lit and hygienic * Provide A.C. vent cowls at the roof near the ridge, to increase the cross ventilation. To be effective, two vent pieces will be required for every tenement
3 After submission of the initial draft, MMRDA has undertaken site inspection and have identified ten tenements as highly risk prone. These tenements have been dismantled and occupants have been shifted to other dwellings. The remaining tenements that have developed minor cracks have been repaired
15 * Replace a small part (1.0 m x 0.5 m) of A.C. sheet roofing with translucent fibre sheets, to improve the day light inside the room * Dismantle the tenements falling under CRZ (251 m number) to rrurnmize the risk due to house collapse and use the vacated area to provide landscaped green pockets and other utilities as necessary
(b) ROADS
Existinig sitation1
Access: The access to both the part of the site is directly from the Highway link road. Each part is connected to the,. highway link road by a 9 m . wide internal road. These s roads act as the only E approach to the sites. Internal circulation Is planned with interflal roads - and pathways
Internal Roads: The internal roads are 6 m wide and made up of W.B.M. Open drains are provided on one side of internal roads. The road surface is uneven and not properly sloped
Pathways: The space in- / between the row of houses l act as the pathways and are , I t lined with open drains on - k one side. The pathwavs are 2.5 m wide and are paved - with rough Shahabad stonie. In many places, it was found that the drains crossing the pathways were left open
An1alysis
Entry points to both parts of the site are not noticeable properly, which makes it difficult to be identified from the highway link road. Hence, entry points have become accident-prone areas due to high-speed vehicles on the link road, as there are no pedestrian crossings adjacent to the resettlement site
Internal roads are in bad condition due to improper slope towards the drains, making it liable to water clogging in the rains that is further detrimental to its condition. Movement on such roads would be difficult in rains There is no provision for greenery along the road, which could provide shade and could have been a visual relief for the users. There is no open space (set back) provided between the house and the road
The open drains across the pathways make it difficult for movement, as a result people have made temporary arrangements by keeping stone slabs to cover them
No street light points are provided, though roads and pathways are the only outdoor places for residents
PlausibleRemedies
. Highlight the entry points to the transit site by means of landscape elements like archway at entrance of the compound wall, mounds, change in vegetation using green belt elements, lighting, etc * Rectify the transverse slope of internal roads and provide camber to have slopes on both sides leading rainwater to nearby storm water drains. The slope of camber shall be 1:36 * Cover the open drains across the roads and pathways while maintaining uniforrnity with pathway/road level for ease of movement * Provide adequate street lighting along the internal roads and pathways with a maximum spacing of 15m to have an illumination intensity of 50 lux at night time
(c) DRAINAGE
Existing situlation
The site is provided with a network of open drain system sloping towards the creek arms. These creek arms serve as the main drain for the site. The internal open drains carry the surface water and sullage from the dwellings. Household solid waste is also thrown in the drains causing stagnation of water and unhygienic conditions. The drains are not cleaned regularly and are filled with muck and solid waste
The ends of internal drains are not properly taken to the creek arms and are left on the _ ~~~~~~~~~~~adjoining slopes of the reclaimed land. This has led to stagnation of water and ~~ a breeding of mosquitoes
Analysis
It is observed that the drains are
17 are clogged with solid waste and as a result the sullage disposed into the drains remains stagnant and creating breeding conditions for mosquitoes and other insects. This situation is mainly due to lack of awareness amongst PAHs for proper disposal of solid waste. The mechanism for sold waste collection and disposal also needs to be improved
The end portions of the open drains that evacuate wastewater from the site are not designed to carry the water/sullage to the creek arms. The drains typically end before creek-arm. As a resuft the water spreads and stagnates in the form of cesspools around the creek, giving rise to unhygienic and malodorous conditions
PlausibleRemedies
• Undertake awareness programme among the PAHs for proper disposal of solid waste from the site and support it by proper solid waste collection mechanism at transit site * Provide for weekly cleaning of the drains with provision for appropriate disposal of muck . Provided smooth cement plaster on the sides and haunching on the bottom of the drains to rectify the slope and finishing of the drains * Improve the drain portions leading to the creek arms to ensure adequate drainage . Remove solid waste from the creek arm and its sides and develop a barrier by way of hedge of shrubs along the length of the creek arm to discourage inhabitants direcfly disposing the solid waste into the creek arms.
Services - Provision and Functioning
(a) WATER SUPPLY
Existing situation
Water taps are provided at one end of every row of houses, every household has to collect water from such points nearest to them
The water supply is intermittent and the pressure is very low and as a result, the farthest water points remain dry. Even the sintex tanks, which are kept at a height of 0.5 m, cannot be filled. Currently small sumps are made below taps, wherever possible to collect water. In many places vessels have to be kept in the open drains to collect water from the water lines running along the ground
It has become necessary for all the tenements to store water, which they do individually in drums kept in the pathways outside their houses The quantity of water collected is not sufficient to fulfil the daily needs and people purchase water from outside at a premium. The current situation has resulted in resentment to pay the water charges
Analysis
Water one of the basic necessities, is also one of the most important need to be provided for the families residing at this transit resettlement site. Deficiency of water is due to the low water pressure and lack of proper storage facility at community level
Numbers of taps provided are also inadequate and residents have to stand in queue for a long' period. Also, the provision of gathering space near the water points is not adequate
There is no water storage facility near the common toilet blocks. Storage of water at community level needs to be provided at least for the sanitation purpose
PlansibleRemedies
* Increase water pressure and the duration of supply from source * Provide overhead storage tanks at the toilet blocks and introduce booster pumps to fill water in the tanks, if required * Additional taps should be provided to achieve the ratio of one tap for ten tenements. These water points can be provided in the open spaces between the rows of houses, which can act as gathering spaces also
(b) SANITATION- (TOILETS)
Existintg situation
The W.C. facility is common, there are six types of
_ - toilet. blocks depending on the number of seats provided within. There is provision of one seat for vR every 12 tenements. There is lack of adequate water - supply and its storage for toilets. Platforms to place storage tanks are there, but tanks are now removed, as water does not fill in due to low pressure
The cleaning of the toilets appears to be regularly done through the NGO intervention. PAFs make regular payment for cleaning the toilets
Open defecation is evident around the transit resettlement site
19 Septic tanks are provided below each toilet block. Overflow from the septic tanks is connected to the creek arms using hume pipes. The PAHs reported that MCGM cleans the septic tanks when those start overflowing
Analysis
Considering the norms currently being followed in "slum sanitation programme" under Bombay Sewage Disposal Project (BSDP), there should be one toilet seat for every 50 adults. Based on family composition at the transit site, the provision of one toilet seat per 12 tenements appears to satisfy the above norm. Also, the PAHs during the focus group discussions have not stated inadequacies in the number of toilet seats although there were references to inadequate operational conditions due to lack of water. . Lack of water leads to unhealthy toilet habits that may have health impacts due to risk of direct contamination
PlausibleRem11edies
* To provide overhead water tank at the toilet blocks with adequate water supply pressure to ensure that water gets filled in the tanks * Educate, the PAHs about the importance of sanitation such that open deification is eliminated
(c) SOLID WASTE
Existing situation
During the site visits, it was reported that an NGO collects the garbage once everyday from each tenement on payment of Rs. 15/- per month. The collected garbage is transferred to the municipal bins located away from the site. This arrangement however does not seem to be effective as the garbage was found strewn all around the site- in open spaces, within and along the creeklets
An1alysis
The arrangement of solid waste collection is observed to be irregular and inefficient. Ungainly and unhygienic conditions
_-- prevailing near the disposal bins, also discourages r - > . people from properly disposing the waste into bins. This further aggravates
-_ ~ T ~ d the problem and leads to -- 4t.'-''i- ,!:'. . . direct disposal of solid waste into the drains and creek arms
20 It is observed that community bins are not provided at cluster level necessitating traversal of significant distance to approach the main disposal bin. This acts as a deterrent for proper disposal of solid waste and encourages disposal into the drains aggravating the drainage problem
The above is further compounded due to lack of awareness among the PAHs of need for adequate disposal of solid waste and likely negative health impacts of their negligence
PlausibleRemedies
* Provide waste collection bins at the cluster level and integrate off-take of solid waste from the site with MCGB solid waste collection service with daily collection of solid waste . After providing adequate facilities, conduct awareness programme to enhance understanding for proper solid waste disposal among the residents . Introduce a incentive mechanism to encourage sanitary habits by providing benefit in terms of more frequent cleaning or insecticide spray or reduced collection charges to clusters that keep their premises clean
(d) ELECTRICITY
Existing situation
Within tenement: Electricity is provided in each tenement for which they have to pay Rs. 75 per point per month. On an average, each tenement has about two points. This arrangement is found satisfactory
Street Lighting : Currently there is no provision for street lighting and lighting at the community spaces
Analysis
Internal roads have no provision of street lighting and not even the light from tenements falls on streets as the rows of houses face the pathways not the internal roads
Reaching utility area in the nighttime when it is dark is very difficult, as people have to depend on the light coming from the tenements or their own means. There is no outdoor lighting for such purposes
Water points where people have to gather from early morning, there is no provision for illuminating that area when it is dark
21 PlausibleRemedies
* Provide adequate street lighting along the internal roads and pathways with the minimum spacing of 15m to have an illumination intensity of 50 lux at nighttimes * Provide lighting at the gathering spaces (open spaces between the clusters), paths leading to water points and the toilets; and the water points and toilets
Amenities
(a) SHOPS
Existing situation
There is provision for only one ration shop, the space for which is allocated to one of the Project Affected Person (PAP). The PAP was in the same business prior to shifting to the site
Few vendors sell vegetables on a makeshift arrangement at the entrance of the site
Both parts of the resettlement site have a doctor's clinic each which opens for four hours in a day. The immediate medical needs of the PAHs, therefore, is adequately addressed
Analysis
Lack of convenience shopping facility to meet the requirement of daily needs on the site is one of the major deficiencies. Currently most of the PAHs to go to Mankhurd market for groceries and vegetables. Petty shopkeepers, however, are seen selling the eatables at the site which considering the unsanitary conditions at the site is a certain heath risk. There is, therefore, urgent need to improve sanitary conditions at the site
PlausibleRemedies
* Convert a few tenements towards highway link road to shops to provide for essential daily needs of the residents such as grocery, fruits and vegetables, medical facility, PCO, etc. * Regularise the place for hawkers and Inhabitants interested in such commercial activities at cluster level and provide special attention to maintain clean and hygienic conditions around the vending platforms/ shops
22 (b) SCHOOL
Existing situation
The only education facilities existing on the transit site are in the form of balwadies. Children studying in pre-primary and levels above need to go to places that are away from the site
Ananysis
Although there should be pre-primary school at the resettlement site housing about 1600 fainilies, there is .no space for such a facility at the site. The children from the transit site therefore have to cross the highway to reach to the schools at neighbouring permanent resettlement site
PlausibleRemedies
* Provision of safer pedestrian crossing will help the residents in accessing the school across the road and reduce accident hazard
(c) OPEN SPACES
Recreational Open Spaces:
Existing sihtation
A 2.5m wide pathway between the two rows of tenements serves as the only open space, which i., l ,,,, is used for washing, water storage and other recreational activity by the inhabitants.
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There are only two pockets of open spaces of 70 Sqmts each inside the clusters of Site 1-A. The tenements around mostly use these, except during comrnunity activities like Ganesh Festival other functions 23 Ou the rear side of Pocket '1-A' there is an open
space, which the children i - use as play ground. This .: area is low-lying and not . -, reclaimed. This area falls
under CRZ and gets * flooded 3 to 4 days in a
zIte 1-i6 is aevoia or anv open or recreationai soace
Pockets of rectaneular open spaces Provided in Site 1-A are verv small in size and are inadeauate tor recreational ourposes
No proper approach and entrv points are made for these open spaces, and are onlv used bv the Deov1e stavine around them
Approach to the rear open space is through the dead end of the pathways over the dump ot earbaee.
PaiusibleRemedies
* Improve the use of available recreational open spaces by improving the access and keeping them a good condlitions * Use the other neighbouring open spaces to provide relief to the residents
Other Open Spaces:
Fxisting sitmation
Along the highway 4 to 5 m wide open space is present in Site 1-A. A small stretch of about 6 m is used for experimental growing of trees and shrubs by NGO, which appeared to be successful.
The open space at the rear side of Site 1-B is being used for constructing additional transit accommodation by 2 -v . : A {, - MCGM . This open space is the only buffer between
-;-6-'~>4~^ - '-i^---the transit site and the
2Construction oflhc sestttlcmcnts havc bcrn comipleted during finialisation ofthis repot Thet enemcnnts const.uded in 11h11,.- ^.x also occupied 24 hazardous activity area and should not be used to house any more families
Small pockets of open spaces are left towards
- the end of each row of houses, which at present have become place for garbage dumping.
Analysis
Both the sites in Site 1-A and 1-B are deficient in terms of provision of open spaces as per DCR norms
The successful plantations in the open space in front of Site 1-A along the highway link road is good indicator for plantations along the transit camp
The buffer space between Site 1-A and scrap yard handling the hazardous wvaste is inadequate and is leading to unhealthy living condition. Further development of transit tenements by MCGM will cause serious cnsk conditions for exposure for residents to the hazardous chemicals. This area should be developed as a buffer space, and be brought be under green belt to control physical access to the residents
Small pockets at the end of pathways, which can be potential spots for developing greenery on the site and can be functional also, are left unattended hence become places for garbage dumping.
PhaaisibleRemedies
* Open space along the highway should be used for creating green belt. Though these spaces may not immediately act as green belt protecting the tenements, the plantations will be useful part of restoring the site by way of landscaping
* At least buffer plantation of 6m width should be done along with construction of 1.8m high compound wall or fence along the scrap yard. This will prevent further encroachment and to improve the environmental conditions on the site Small pockets aLt the end of the pathways and the area under the CRZ (along the creek arm) should be designed to form the barrier from creek arm. Such a measure will form functional spaces such as sitting areas, recreational space etc. This area can also be planted with shrubs and trees which in the long run can be integrated with the landscape plan during post-closure of the site 25 3.2.3 Impacts on Surrounding Environment Due to the Transit Camp
The transit sites are located within areas that have sparse coastal vegetation including mangrove. A possible impact of habitation on natural environment in this area could be impact on vegetation for need of fuel. However, it is observed that all tenements have either kerosene stoves (90%) or gas stove (10%). Also the ration shop dispensing the kerosene is within the site and inhabitants have regular supply of clean fuel and therefore cutting down of mangroves by the inhabitants is not observed.
Another possible impact on the coastal ecology could be due to the discharge of wastewater from the transit site to the creeklets. As the slums, solid waste disposal site and a scrap yard surround this site, the discharges from the transit site are insignificant incomparision to overall waste load carried by the creek. Although, the ecological status of the coastal areas due to anthropogenic pressure, is under significant stress, the impacts due to the transit site operations as such is insignificant Observations further indicate that due to dumping of hazardous waste generated from the adjacent scrap yard in the creek is leading to severe stress on coastal ecology
The transit resettlement site however gives rise to impacts due to (i) indiscriminate dumping of solid waste in the open areas near the creeklets and the surrounding areas (ii) land discharge of sullage generated from the tenements
As observed in the environmental conditions of the site, the service in respect of organised solid waste collection is absent in the site. This results in strewning of solid waste in around the creeklets adjacent to the site. Thus causing unhygienic environs leading to: (i) odour problems (iu) straying of animals (iii) mosquito and insect breeding. The overall impact of such situation reflects on the health aspects in the area. The impacts in this respect can be minimised by implementing the remedial measures recommended to improve the services within the site. However, such measures will be ineffective unless the off-take of waste from the site by MCGM is effective. Therefore, it is important that the transit site is officially identified as one of the neighbourhood collection points of MCGM solid waste collection network
The sullage generated from the kitchen and bathroom waste is currently collected through open drains and is discharged in to the creek arm. As these creeks also drain significant slum areas located upstream, the additional impact of the transit resettlement site on the creek water quality is negligible. The impact of solid waste disposal in the creek, however, could lead to an adverse impact on drainage capacity of the creek. The plastic when it reaches to the main creek through tidal action, is detrimental to the creek ecosystem
26 3.2.4 CEMP Recommendations for Mankhurd Transit Resettlement Site
CEMP recommendations for the site are based on integration of plausible remedial measures for individual impacts/environmental deficiencies on the level of the site as the whole. In additional to technical requirement, while finalising the CEMP recommendations, feasibility of implementation within short life span of the site, people's preference and findings of epidemiological survey (Annexure II) and its compatibility with the post-closure restoration plan have been kept in mind. Table 3.1 presents the CEMP recommendation for the site
3.3 SITE II - TURBHE-MANDALA SITE
3.3.1 Impact of Surrounding Land Use on the Site
Impacts due to Rail and Road Corridors
There are three types of transportation corridors adjacent to the site. These being: (i) a 7m WBM road abutting the site (ii) The Harbour line of Central Railway and (iii) the Sion-Panvel Highway. These three corridors run parallel
The vehicular movement on WBM road is moderate but causes dust pollution to the tenements adjacent to the road. The noise pollution due traffic movements on this road is insignificant
The railway traffic on Harbour line causes noise pollution as the site is about 40m from the tracks. Though the noise pollution is significant at the tenements closer to the rail corridor, it is intermittent as the rail traffic is about eight local trains per hour. A possible mitigation measure for the above impacts is to construct a boundary wall between the WBM approach road and the tenements. However, such measure may not be of importance given the temporary nature of the settlements. Also, the PAHs during the focused group discussions have not expressed any concern about high noise levels inpite of highlighting the issue as they are used to reside along the tracks prior to shifting to transit resettlement site
The noise impacts due to vehicular movements on Sion-Panvel Highway are marginal as the site is about 150m from highway. In addition, the existing electrical substation with 2.5m high compound wall, located in between the site and the highway provides attenuation of noise
The proximity of railway line does not pose any accident risk to the inmates of the transit resettlement site as the tracks are on embankment. In addition, the existing compound wall between railway tracks and the highway prevents crossings
27 Table 3.1
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR MANKHURD TRANSIT CAMP SITE
S.N. Issue I Feasible Remedial Measures Remarks Measures to Eliminate/Minimise Imp cts Due to the Surrounding Land Uses 1 Chemical pollution due to the Regulate scarp yard activities through MCGM and MPCB in the scrap This is the most severe impact due to the scrap yard operations behind yard to minimnize potential of accidental release of toxic gases and neighboring land use on the site and can not Site 1-'B' of the site increase the distance between hazardous operations and the transit site be elimninated with out closing down the Accord highest priority to shift the PAHs residing at the transit scrap yard operations The issue also figures resettlement site at Mankhurd to a permanent resettlement site most prominently among the PAHs concerns with the living conditions at the site 2 Accident risk due to fast Repair 1.5m tall barbed wire fence on the side facing the road at both 1-A The PAPs during interactions have moving traffic on link road and 1-B of the site and highlight the entry points to the site with indicated very high concern about the risk landscape elements of accident while crossing the road Construct speed breakers and zebra crossing at the entry points on both The measure proposed is obligatory from sides of the link road and widen the median at zebra crossing the safety point of view Measures to Improve Environmental Conditions Within the Site' 1 Poor ventlation and day light Whitewashing of interior wails and ceiling of tenements with lime after During the interactions, the PAPs have not within the tenements ascertaining the willingness of the PAPs brought out lack of ventilation or day light as an issue. Partially, they have overcome the problem by keeping their doors open. Considering the transitory nature of the site, the implementation of measures discussed under section 3.2.3 may not be necessary However, in such future construction, MMRDA should ensure that dwelling are designed is accordance with the ventilation norms
These measures will also minimize the impacts of the site on the surrounding environment
28 2 Settlement of parts of transit Examine viability of repairs of the affected tenements This measure should be implemented resettlement site leading to Dismantle non-viable and accident-prone tenements immediately major cracks in some tenements Relocate the affected PAHs to vacant dwelling within the site or at other sites. If shifted to other sites, the PAHs should retain their priority for shifting in to the permanent tenements Use the vacated are to augment toilet facility (refer S N 6) 3 Inadequate solid waste Clean the entire site to clear the waste strewn all around the site The PAPs at the site have expressed serious collection and disposal at the Provide garbage disposal bins at the site and integrate the site with concern about the lack of proper garbage site MCGM solid waste collection network disposal facilities. They are also concerned Revive the existing collection system which is currently being operated about the piling up garbage and resulting by the NGO and strengthen it with the help of community societies bad odour and mosquito breeding. PAPs formed by the NGO mentioned that in the event of excessive Undertake awareness programme to develop understanding of accumulation of garbage, they request importance of proper solid waste collection and disposal among the MCGM to clear the dumps, which is PAHs generally done after prolonged pursuatione 4 Dilapidated drains leading to Clean and repair, the drains, which are damaged or filled up with debris, Dilapidated drainage network and the insanitary conditions Channelize and cement the ends portions of the drains leading up to the indiscriminate disposal of solid waste in the creek arm drains is currently causing serious Organize the existing societies to take charge for up keep and cleanliness insanitary conditions. The solid waste and of the drainage network on regular basis drainage improvement measures therefore Provide for periodical spray of insecticides in the drains and near are obligatory and should be implemented garbage disposal area immediately 5 Inadequate water supply Water pressure from the source (MCGM water supply line) should be People reported that the toilets are not increased so that there is enough pressure in the line to fill the storage provided with water and have to be carried tanks near the toilets and reach the farthest water point. from home. People stand in long queues to Restore defunct storage tanks and taps fetch water. Lack of water for sanitation is also a cause for open defecation observed around the site 6 Inadequate Water supply in -Restore overhead water tanks and ensure provision of water at toilets Highly unhygienic conditions are observed toilets After providing adequate water supply in toilets, educate PAHs for in and around the site due t open discontinuing the habit of open defecation defecation. PAHs have reported difficulty in using the existing facilities that encourages the unsanitary practice Lack of lighting in the open Provide street lighting that ensures adequate illumination specially at the spaces water gathering site and toilets
29 Mosquito breeding Implement mechanism indicated above to improve the cleanliness at the The mosquito problem would be solved to site large extent on efficient implementation of Provide for spray of insecticide at regular intervals solid waste disposal and maintenance of drains 9. Provision of shops Provide a few shops within the site to meet the daily needs of grocery These measures will reduce across the road and vegetables of the inhabitants movement and risk of contamination of Regularize the informal vending places and create sanitary conditions eatables sold around them 10 Green spaces and open areas Landscape the open areas after clearing the garbage and improving the The landscaping suggestions are compatible site with restoration plan
30 Impacts Due to Water Logged Area
The eastern corner of the plot and the area beyond the plot has sparse mangroves. The surrounding areas around the mangroves are waterlogged and are prone to mosquito breeding. This may cause health impacts in the transit resettlement site The impacts in this regard can be minimised by periodic fumigation at the site
3.3.2 Impact of Environmental Conditions Within the Site
The environmental conditions have been evaluated for their impact on the inhabitants under three categories, namely: (i) adequacy of dwellings (ii) level of services and (iii) provision of amenities. Comparing the existing conditions with minimum provisions, observations on the functional aspects of the services, technical observations coupled with discussions with the inhabitants have been used to identify areas for intervention. Once a deficiency and its cause are identified, all plausible measures for corrective action are listed. The recommended measure are short listed based on feasibility of implementation, stakeholder preference and technical necessity for corrective action
Site Layout
Turbhe-Mandala site is also planned on grid pattern, with roads and pathways in right angles. The internal roads form seven clusters of dwelling units. The site is on reclaimed land and is flat, generally sloping towards the creek arms passing from the south-east corner of the site. The creek arm and CRZ cover almost half of the land, the other half is left for development The site statistics are presented below:
Plot Area 44,522.00 Sqm Nos. of Tenement 896 Average Population ( 5 Ppt) 4480 On Full Occupancy Nos. of W.C. Provided 96 Seats Nos. of Tenements Coming In CRZ Nil Total Built Up Area 10,492.16 Sqm Area Under Roads 4,184.37 Sqm Recreational Open Area 1,092.00 Sqm Area Of Creek Arms 6,546.00 Sqm Area Under CRZ 17,075.35 Sqm
Layout and Design of Dwelling Units
(a) TENEMENTS
Existing situation
Tenements are temporary sheds with AC sheet roofing, half brick thick walls, plastered only up to 1.0 m from the ground level from both the sides. The
31 carpet area of each tenement is 11.71 sqm (126 sft), it includes the cooking and bathing area (without tap) which is drained in to the open drains outside. The provision of W.C. and water point is common. The only window provided is of 12 sft area with metal shutters. The site is enclosed with compound wall of 1.8m height on three sides. The fourth side, which is facing the road, is not provided with a compound wall
On the north-east corner there are about 200 tenements' made up of G.I. Sheets, which are rejected
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Analysis
Rows of houses close to the WBM approach road are prone to dust pollution.
Dwelling units, being unplastered and unpainted, are dark and dingy inside. Window opening, which should be 1/6th of the carpet area as per Development Control Regulations for Greater Bombay Rule No. 42,, is smaller than required hence sufficient daylight and ventilation is not available in the rooms
Inadequate ventilation can give rise to poor indoor air quality in case unclean fuel such as wood and coal is used for cooking. However, it is observed that all tenements have access to clean fuel and appropriate stoves. 90% of the PAHs use kerosene and the rest use LPG. Therefore the indoor air quality impacts due to poor ventilation are not significant. Further interviews with the PAHs revealed that they keep the doors open which overcomes the deficiency in ventilation due to less than normal window space
The rejected sample tenements, which are uninhabitable yet occupied, do not have proper drains, pathways and other services. Due to which stagnant water, causes nuisance and breeding conditions for mosquitoes and other insects, is seen all around.
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'The tenements were rejected by MMRDA due to sub-standard construction Plaiusible Remedies
* Provision of a chain link fence along the WBM approach road side along with plantation of creepers will help in reducing the dust pollution. * White wash with lime the interior walls and ceiling of tenements. This will make the dwellings more lit and hygienic * Provide A.C. vent cowls at the roof near the ridge, to increase the cross ventilation. To be effective, two vent pieces will be required for every tenement * Replace a small part (1.0 m x 0.5 m) of A.C. sheet roofing with translucent fibre sheets, to improve the day light inside the room
(b) ROADS
Existinig situaotio
Access: The site is across* the railway line, making ' the approach difficult by road. The access to the i site is from the service A road parallel to the
railway tracks, This - service road joins the Sion-Panvel highway through a rail under-pass, 2.0 Km away, towards Vashi from the site. Presently this acts as the only approach to the site. An under- pass towards Mankhurd railway station is under construction, which would make the approach easier when, completed.
- _ Internal Roads: The internal roads are 9.Om and i _-~6.0 m wide and are made up of W.B.M., with open lo^ ' . c - , wdrains on both the sides. r . - a ~ ~1 13 The surface of the roads is t-~ tl uneven and not properly sloped and thereby causing flooding during rainy season Pathways: The space in- between the row of houses act as the Pathways and are lined with open drains on one side only. The pathways are 2.5 m wide and connected to the internal road. The pathways are paved with rough shahabad stone
33 Analysis
Entry to the site is not defined as compound wall is mnissing in the front side and all the pathways open on to the approach road and are used as per the convenience, creating lots of disturbance for the inhabitants
The roads are not properly sloped towards the drains and are liable to be water clogged in rains. This is further detrimental to its condition and would make it difficult to use in rains
There is no provision for roadside plantation and the street lighting along the internal roads
The drains have been left open wherever they cross the pathways, people have kept stone slabs to span them. This causes hindrance in the movement
PlausibleRenmedies
* Provide a chain link fence separating the transit site from the road paralla] to the railway tracks and make provision for plantation of people along the fence * Rectify the transverse slope of internal roads and provide camber to have slopes on both sides leading rainwater to nearby storm water drains. The slope of camber shall be 1:36. * Cover the open drains across the roads and pathways while maintaining uniformity with pathway/road level for ease of movement Provide adequate street lighting along the internal roads and pathways with a maximum spacing of 15m to have an illumination intensity of 50 lux at nighttime.
(c) DRAINAGE
Existinig situatilo
The creek arm serves as the main drain for the e i site, taking all the wastewater in it. It also carries the solid waste dumped along its sides. M
The site is provided with a network of open drain system sloping towards the natural drain (Creek arm). These open drains carry the surface water and wastewater along with kitchen waste and solid waste. The drains are clogged and the water stagnant.
Condition of drains here is poor compared to other two transit sites. The drains are water
34 clogged and dirty, it appears that it has not been cleaned for a long time and also the ends of these drains are left on the sloping soil of the reclaimed earth. This leads to breeding of mosquitoes and unhygienic conditions.
Analysis
It is observed that the drains are clogged with solid waste and as a result the sullage disposed into the drains remains stagnant and creating breeding conditions for mosquitoes and other insects. This situation is mainly due to lack of awareness amongst PAHs for proper disposal of solid waste. The mechanism for sold waste collection and disposal is also needs to be improved
The ends of open drains are not designed to carry water/sludge up to the creek arm. The water hence spreads on to the open space along the creek arm and remains stagnant, creating breeding conditions for mosquitoes and other insects
PlausibleRemedies
* Undertake awareness programme among the PAHs for proper disposal of solid waste from the site and support it by proper solid waste collection mechanism at transit site * Provide for weekly cleaning of the drains with provision for appropriate disposal of muck . Provided smooth cement plaster on the sides and haunching on the bottom of the drains to rectify the slope and finishing of the drains * Improve the drain portions leading to the creek arm to ensure adequate drainage * Remove solid waste from the creek arm and its sides and, develop a barrier by way of hedge of shrubs along the length of the creek arm to discourage inhabitants directly disposing the solid waste into the creek arm
Services
(a) WATER SUPPLY
Existing situation
Water is supplied from the municipal mains, Water supply is continuous but the pressure is low. There is no provision for water storage.
Water taps are provided in the open spaces between the row of houses or at the end of every row of houses. Every household has to collect water from these points nearest to them
35 Analysis
Inadequacy of water is due to the low water pressure and lack of proper storage facility on community level.
Numbers of taps provided are also inadequate, as people have to stand in queue for a long period. Gathering space is not provided near water points where people can stand properly
No adequate gathering space is provided near the water points.
There is no water storage facility near the common toilet blocks. Storage of water on community level needs to be provided at least for sanitation purpose.
PlausibleRemedies
* Increase water pressure and the duration of supply from source. * Provide overhead storage tanks at the toilet blocks and introduce pressure pumps to fill water in the tanks * Additional taps should be provided to achieve the ratio of one tap for ten tenements. These water points can be provided in the open spaces between the rows of houses, which can act as gathering spaces also.
(b) SANITATION- (TOILETS)
Existing situation
W.C. facility is common and is provided in blocks. There is a provision of one seat for every 9 tenements. Water storage facility is not near toilet blocks.
The cleaning of the toilets appears to be irregular as it is done once a week by the persons appointed through NGO
Open defecation is prevalent at the site
Analysis
Considering the norms currently being followed in "slum sanitation programme" under Bombay Sewage Disposal Project (BSDP), there should be one toilet seat for every 50 adults. Though there are necessry number of toilets, open defecation is observed to be prevalent. The site interviews revealed that this is due to lack of adequate water to clean the toilets. Considering the undesirability of open defecation, it is necessary that adequate water is provided at the toilets. Lack of water also leads to unhealthy toilet habits that may have health impacts due to risk of direct contamination
36 PlausibleRemedies
. Provide overhead water tank at the toilet blocks with adequate water supply pressure to ensure that water gets filled in the tanks . Educate the PAHs about the importance of sanitation such that open deification is eliminated
(c) SOLID WASTE
Existing situation
No garbage bins or allocation of area for garbage dumping within the site was seen. Provision for daily collection of garbage to transfer it to nearest municipal garbage bin is also not there. Hence, site is littered with solid waste all over and outside the site along the road.
Analysis
The arrangement of solid waste collection is observed to be completely absent. Ungainly and unhygienic conditions prevail in the open spaces within the site. The site is not connected to solid waste collection network of MCGM. Therefore, the waste is piling from almost for an year in the site and surroundings Direct disposal of solid waste into the drains and creek arms is also observed
It is observed that community bins are also absent at cluster level. This acts as a deterrent for proper disposal of solid waste and encourages disposal into the drains aggravating the drainage problem
The above is further compounded due to lack of awareness among the PAHs of need for adequate disposal of solid waste and likely negative health impacts of their negligence Solid waste disposal is a major problem, its improper disposal is leading to choking of drains, unclean surroundings and unhygienic conditions
PlausibleRemedies
* Clean the entire site to clear the waste strewn all around the site * Provide garbage disposal bins at the site * Establish collection system within the site, which is currently absent. This can be implemented on similar set up with NGO as followed in Mankhurd site by involving the societies formed by the NGO * Construct a compost pit at the site and employ a person to segregate the recyclables and dispose the biodegradable waste in the compost pit . Undertake awareness programme to develop understanding of importance of proper solid waste collection and disposal among the PAHs
37 * Introduce a incentive mechanism to encourage sanitary habits by providing benefit in terms of more frequent cleaning or insecticide spray or reduced collection charges to clusters that keep their premises clean
(d) ELECTRICITY
Existing situation
Within Tenement Electricity is provided in each tenement for which they have to pay Rs. 75/- per point per month. On an average, each tenement has about two points. This arrangement is found satisfactory
Street Lighting: Currently there is no provision for street lighting and lighting at the community spaces
Analysis
Internal roads have no provision of street lighting and not even the light from tenements falls on streets as the rows of houses face the pathways not the internal roads
Reaching utility area in the nighttime when it is dark is very difficult, as people have to depend on the light coming from the tenements or their own means. There is no outdoor lighting for such purposes
Water points where people have to gather from early morning, there is no provision for illuminating that area when it is dark
Remedies
* Provide adequate street lighting along the internal roads and pathways with the minimum spacing of 15m to have an illumination intensity of 50 lux at nighttimes * Provide lighting at the gathering spaces (open spaces between the clusters), paths leading to water points and the toilets; and the water points and toilets
Amenities
(a) SHOPS
Existing situation
No adequate amenities are present at site. There is only one rationing shop and a consulting doctor, which is hardly open. For the smallest thing tenements have to go near Mankhurd station, which is at least 1 km from there
38 Analysis
Lack of convenience shopping facility near the site is one of the major problems there. To fulfil their needs people have to go to Mankhurd market, as there is no nearby shopping area. Petty shopkeepers, however, are seen selling the eatables at the site which considering the unsanitary conditions at the site is a certain heath risk. There is, therefore, urgent need to improve sanitary conditions at the site
There is no adequate medical and first aid facility provided on the site.
For day to day needs people have to go the shops near Mankhurd station (approximately 1 km from the site) as no vendors come to the site at present because the site is not connected to the main road at present.
PlausibleRemedies
• Convert a few tenements towards highway link road to shops to provide for essential daily needs of the residents such as grocery, fruits and vegetables, medical facility, PCO, etc. . Regularise the place for hawkers and inhabitants interested in such commercial activities at cluster level and provide special attention to maintain clean and hygienic conditions around the vending platforms/shops
(b) SCHOOL
Existing situation
There are no proper education facilities apart from balwadies. The children have to go far of places for basic primary education.
Analysis
There is no pre primary or primary school near the site, forcing the people to travel large distances
Remedies
Explore Possibilities of using the nearby school at Mandala village
39 (c) OPEN SPACES
Recreational Open Spaces:
Existing situation
The 2.5 m wide pathway between the two rows of tenerments serves as the most useful open space, which is used for washing, water storage and other small recreational activities.
These open spaces also serve as connection and approach to the recreation areas. Water points
- ___2, -- are provided in these spaces, -- - hence act as gathering spaces as well.
There are seven small open rectangular pocketprovideds as recreahonal areas. These spaces are paved with shahbad stone and are surrounded by the rows of houses and are further cut short by planting bed along the pathways in these areas. Attempt to grow vegetation does not seem successful.
Analysis
For every cluster there is one pocket of recreational area. Each pocket of rectangular open spaces measuring nearly 6m x 10m, are very small in size and are inadequate for the community recreational purposes. However, compared to Mankhurd site, the open spaces provided are considerably high
Remedies
* Improve the use of available recreational open spaces by improving the access and keeping them a good conditions * Level the building debris in the south-eastern corner and use this place for developing compost pit, constructing toilet blocks and developing green space 40 Other Open Spaces:
Existing situation
There is a stretch of open space along the creek arm on the South-east corner of the site. This space is dumped with construction debris and garbage
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Small pockets of open spaces are left towards the end of few rows of houses, which at present have not been used for any other purpose than dumping of solid waste.
Analysis Open space along the main road is at present used for movement, as there is no compound wall to keep it segregated from the road
There is no buffer space left on the west side and south side of the settlement. A drain keeps away houses from the compound wall
Small pockets at the end of pathways, which can be potential spots for developing greenery on the site and can be functional also, are left unattended hence become places for garbage dumping
Open space along the creek arm is used for solid waste disposal and hence become the area with stagnant water causing unhealthy situations
Remedies
* Create green spaces along the creek arm to form a barrier to prevent solid waste dumping * Create recreational areas in open pockets at the corner of the tenements to form functional as well as aesthetically appealing spaces such as children play area, sitting areas etc
41 3.3.3 Impacts on Surrounding Environment Due to the Transit Resettlement Site
The transit sites are located within areas that have sparse as well as dense coastal vegetation including mangrove. The tenements however, have adequate supply of clean domestic fuels and therefore use of wood is not observed to meet the fuel requirements. Also, the transit site have provision of latrines with septic tanks and the direct wastewater discharges to the mangroves areas do not cause a significant negative impact Also, it;is observed that the salt pans areas are away from the transit site and do not have any interrelation with its operations
The transit resettlement site however gives rise to impacts due to: (i) indiscriminate dumping of solid waste in the open area near the creek arm and the surrounding areas (ii) land discharge of sullage generated from the tenements
As observed in the environmental conditions of the site, the service in respect of organised solid waste collection is absent in the site. This results in strewing of solid waste at south-eastem comer, in and around the creek arm or along the railway tracks. The transit resettlement site thus causes unhygienic environs leading to: (i) odour problems (ii) straying of animals' (iii) mosquito and insect breeding. The impacts in this respect can be minimised by implementing the remedial measures recommended to improve the services within the site. Such measures will be ineffective unless the off-take of waste from the site by MCGM and this site is not covered under MCGM network due to access problems. Therefore, it is desirable that Turbhe-Mandala site is made self-sufficient by providing a compost pit at the site
The sullage generated from the kitchen and bathroom waste is currently collected through open drains and is discharged near the creek arm on the south-eastern corner of the site. The end section of the drainage is dilapidated and as a result, the sullage is discharged on land prior to reaching creek arm. In addition, the creek arm is shallow and water flow is marginal. Also, the gradient difference between the creek arm and the site is hardly 50cm. This causes water logging, which in turn leads to unsanitary conditions around the site. The possible solution could be to renovate the drainage network as part of site improvements
3.3.4 CEMP Recommendations for Turbhe-Mandala Transit Resettlement Site
CEMP recommendations for the site are based on integration of plausible remedial measures for individual impacts/environmental deficiencies on the level of the site as the whole. In additional to technical requirement, while finalising the CEMP recommendations, feasibility of implementation within short life span of the site, people's preference and findings of epidemiological survey (Annexure II) and its compatibility with the post-closure restoration plan have been kept in mind. Table 3.2 presents the CEMP recommendation for the site
42 Table 3.2
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR TURBHE MANDALE TRANSIT CAMP SITE
S.N. |Issue I Feasible Remedial Measures |Remarks Measures to Improve Environmental Conditions Within the Site' Poor ventilation and day light Whitewashing of interior walls and ceiling of tenements with lime after During the interactions, the PAPs have not within the tenements ascertaining the willingness of the PAPs brought out lack of ventilation or day light as an issue. Partially, they have overcome the problem by keeping their doors open. Considering the transitory nature of the site, the implementation of measures discussed under section 3.3.2 may not be necessary However, in such future construction, MMRDA should ensure that dwelling are designed is accordance with the ventilation norms 2 Inadequate solid waste Clean the entire site to clear the waste strewn all around the site The PAPs at the site have expressed serious collection and disposal at the Provide garbage disposal bins at the site concern about the lack of proper garbage site Establish collection system within the site, which is currently absent. disposal facilities. They are also concerned This can be implemented on similar set up with NGO as followed in about the piling up garbage and resulting Mankhurd site by involving the societies formed by the NGO bad odour and mosquito breeding. PAPs Construct a compost pit of 35mX18mXlm size on the southern end of the mentioned that till date MCGM has not site and employ a person to segregate the recyclables and dispose the cleared the garbage even once since the biodegradable waste in the compost pit inception of the site Undertake awareness programme to develop understanding of importance of proper solid waste collection and disposal among the PAHs 3 Dilapidated drains leading to Clean and repair, the drains, which are damaged or filled up with debris, Dilapidated drainage network and the insanitary conditions Channelize and cement the ends portions of the drains leading up to the indiscriminate disposal of solid waste in the creek arm drains is currently causing serious Organize the existing societies to take charge for up keep and cleanliness insanitary conditions. The solid waste and of the drainage network on regular basis drainage improvement measures therefore Provide for periodical spray of insecticides in the drains and near are obligatory and should be implemented -garbage disposal area immediately
These measures will also miuniuse the impacts of the site on the surroundmg environment 43 4 0 Inadequate water supply Water pressure from the source (MCGM water supply line) should be People reported that the toilets are not increased so that there is enough pressure in the line to fill the storage provided with water and have to be carried tanks near the toilets and reach the farthest water point. from home. People stand in long queues to Restore defunct storage tanks and taps fetch water. Lack of water for sanitation is also a cause for open defecation observed around the site 5 Lack of lighting in the open Provide street lighting that ensures adequate illumination specially at the spaces water gathering site and toilets 6 Mosquito breeding Implement mechanism indicated above to improve the cleanliness at the The mosquito problem would be solved to site large extent on efficient implementation of Provide for spray of insecticide at regular intervals solid waste disposal and maintenance of drains 7 Provision of shops Provide a few shops within the site to meet the daily needs of grocery These measures will reduce risk of and vegetables of the inhabitants contamination of eatable sold
8 Green spaces and open areas Landscape the open areas after clearing the garbage The landscaping suggestions are compatible with restoration plan
44 3.4 SITE III - WADALA
3.4.1 Impact of Surrounding Land Use on the Site
Impacts Due to the Waterlogged Area to the South-Eastern Side of the Site
The waterlogged area in the south-eastern corner of the site is one of the major areas for mosquito and insect breeding and unsanitary conditions. Such a land use near the site would cause health problems. The impacts due to the waterlogged site should be minimised by providing proper drainage to the site. In addition, periodic fumigation of insecticide should be done in the area
Impacts Due to Lack ofAccess to Public Transport
Though the site is connected to the city, the route is circuitous. Also nearest public transportation node, i.e. GTB railway station, Anik Bus Depot or Truck terminal bus stop is atleast 3km. As a result the project affected people have to walk atleast 20minutes to reach nearest available public transport. The impacts in this respect can be minimised by extending the BEST bus services to the transit site
3.4.2 Environmental Conditions Within the Site
The environmental conditions have been evaluated for their impact on the inhabitants under three categories, namely: (i) adequacy of dwellings (ii) level of services and (iii) provision of amenities. Comparing the existing conditions with minimum provisions, observations on the functional aspects of the services, technical observations coupled with discussions with the inhabitants have been used to identify areas for intervention. Once a deficiency and its cause are identified, all plausible measures for corrective action are listed. The recommended measures are short listed based on feasibility of implementation, stakeholder preference and technical necessity for corrective action
Site Layout
Wadala site is also planned on grid pattern, with roads and pathways in right angles around the dwelling units. The site is on reclaimed land and is flat
One of its sides touches the approach road and other two sides are adjacent to hutments. On one side it is touching an open space along the pond
The site is surrounded on all four sides by nala/drain, which acts as the main drain. One more drain runs in the centre along the 9m wide main approach road. This divides the site into two parts, which are connected at some places by bridging the drain hume pipes and a culvert. The site statistics are presented below:
45 Plot Area 1,09,844.45 Sqm Nos. of Tenement 3600 Nos Average Population (5 Ppt) 18000 On Full Occupancy Nos. of W.C. Provided (Seats) 840 Nos Total Built Up Area 43,747.82 Sqm Area Under Roads/Pathways 8,805.84 Sqm Recreational Open Area 3,100.00 Sqm
Layout and Design of Dwelling Units
(a) TENEMENTS
Existing situation
Tenements are constructed of prefabricated concrete panels with AC sheet roofing. The only window provided is of 12 sft area with metal shutters. The carpet area of each tenement is 11.71 sqm (126 sft), it includes the cooking and bathing area (without tap) which is drained in to the open drains outside. The provision of W.C. and water point is part of the community facilities
Analysis
Dwelling units, being unplastered and unpainted, are dark and dingy inside. Window opening, which should be 1/6th of the carpet area as per Development Control Regulations for Greater Bombay Rule No. 42, is smaller than required hence sufficient daylight and ventilation is not available in the rooms
Inadequate ventilation can give rise to poor indoor air quality in case unclean fuel such as wood and coal is used for cooking. However, it is observed that all tenements have access to clean fuel and appropriate stoves. 90% of the PAHs use kerosene and the rest use LPG. Therefore, the indoor air quality impacts due to poor ventilation are not significant. Further interviews with the PAHs revealed that most of the time they keep the doors open which overcomes the deficiency in ventilation due to less than normal window space
Currently there is no boundary wall and as a result there are multiple entry points through internal roads in between the rows of houses. This causes nuisance to the tenements adjacent to the approach road to the site
46 PlausibleRemedies
* Construct Chain link fence with proper setbacks and clearly demarcated entry points * White wash with lime the interior walls and ceiling of tenements. This. will make the dwellings more lit and hygienic * Provide A.C. vent cowls at the roof near the ridge, to increase the cross ventilation. To be effectve, two vent pieces will be required for every tenement * Replace a small part (1.0 m x 0.5 m) of A.C. sheet roofing with translucent fibre sheets, to improve the day light inside the room
(b) ROADS
Existing situation Access:
There are two access points to the whole site. The approach to these
accesses is by a connecting road from truck terminal road. The access to one ,.of the main entry to the site is from a culvert over the nala. Access from this culvertm after a turn joins to 9m wide central main road. The access to another entry is partly blocked as manholes of septic tank of toilets on the roadside are higher than the road level. Hence this second access is not treated as a main entry
47 The main roads are 9m wide and finished with WBM, with open drains on both the sides. Along these drains are 1.5 m wide pathways from which tenements are approached
The roads have uneven surface causing difficulty while moving on them. Provision of streetlights is there along the 9m wide internal road
The secondary internal roads are 3m wide with shahabad stone paving and open drain on one side
Pathways: The 2.5 m wide space paved with shahabad stone, in-between the row of houses act as Pathways and are lined with open drains of half round GSW pipes on both sides.
Analysis
The second entry, which acts as the main entry, to the site over a culvert is around 4mt wide, which is little shifted from the alignment of the central 9.0 m wide road. Around this area there is lot of solid waste dumped in to the nala, creating nuisance and unpleasant conditions
The first entry is through a partly barricaded 9m wide road, which is used only by the pedestrians and the two wheelers
The 9.0 m wide main road on which the access lies are connected to each other at two places through small culverts spanning the central nala
The roads are not properly sloped towards the drains and are liable to be water clogged in rains. This is further detrimental to its condition and would make it difficult to use in rains
There is no provision for roadside plantation and the street lighting along the secondary internal roads other than main roads
The drains have been left open wherever they cross the pathways and at junctions of pathways & roads, people have kept stone slabs to span them. This causes hindrance in the movement
PlausibleRemedies
* Bridge Nala on front side in alignment with the main road to create a proper entry point * Highlight the entry to second to the second part with the help of landscape elements and raise level of roads in place where manholes are there
48 o Rectify transverse slope of the roads with the provision of camber to slope both sides towards open drains. The slope of camber shall be 1:36 * Provide greenery along the central nala * Provide road side plantations along high tension line area * Cover the open drains across the roads and pathways to the same level of the pathway or road for having ease of movement
(c) DRAIlNAGE
Existinag sitlation
The central nala and the peripheral nala serve as the main drains for the site, taking all the wastewater a along with solid waste away
from the site. The sides of - . nala/drain are retained with the help of plastic cement. .: bags filled with gravel
The site. is provided with a network of open drain system _ftrM.- sloping towards the three main drains which runs on both ends and at the centre of the site. These open drains carry the surface water 1-,:& . and wastewater along with kitchen waste and solid waste. The drains are clogged and the water stagnant
- Section of drain along the pathways is of half round GSW *,.qb4 pipe of 6 inches diameter, from which the water is transferred to bigger drain
;-v2 'X< - > , The cleaning of the drains is not proper and needs to be more frequent. The ends of these drains are left on the sloping soil of the reclaimed earth of the main drain. This further deteriorates the condition of main drain
49 It also leads to stagnation of water and breeding of mosquitoes
Analysis
The drains are not designed to carry any solid waste, hence are clogged and the water remains stagnant throughout. Further people are not aware as to not to throw solid waste into the drains, which creates obstruction in the flow of sludge
As the lengths of the drains are bigger, the 6 inches diameter half round GSW pipe are insufficient to carry the load of sludge discharge from the houses along it
The ends of open drains are not designed to carry water/sludge up to the main drain. The water hence spreads on to the open space along the main drain and remains stagnant, creating breeding conditions for mosquitoes and other insects
The sides and bottom of main drains are not properly constructed to facilitate smooth flow of sludge
PlausibleRemedies
* Undertake awareness programme among the PAHs for proper disposal of solid waste from the site and support it by proper solid waste collection mechanism at transit site * Provide for weekly cleaning of the drains with provision for appropriate disposal of muck * Provided smooth cement plaster on the sides and haunching on the bottom of the drains to rectify the slope and finishing of the drains * Improve the drain portions leading to the creek arms to ensure adequate drainage * Remove solid waste from the creek arm and its sides and develop a barrier by way of hedge of shrubs along the length of the creek arm to discourage inhabitants directly disposing the solid waste into the creek arms.
50 Services-Provisionand Functioning
(a) WATER SUPPLY
Existing situation
The water supply is intermittent and the pressure very low. Water points are provided in the temporary AC sheet roofing sheds. In one part of the site, these water sheds are at the end of the rows of tenements towards main road. For rest of the site water sheds are provided in the recreational open spaces
Provision of water for toilets are through sintex tanks, which are kept at a height of 0.5 m, cannot be filled due to low water pressure
Analysis
Inadequacy of water is due to the low water pressure and lack of proper storage facility on community level
PlausibleRemedies
* Increase water pressure and the duration of supply from source. * Provide overhead storage tanks at the toilet blocks and introduce pressure pumps to fill water in the tanks * Additional taps should be provided to achieve the ratio of one tap for ten tenements. These water points can be provided in the open spaces between the rows of houses, which can act as gathering spaces also
(b) SANITATION- (TOILETS)
Existing situation
The W.C. facility is common, and there is a provision of average one seat for every 5 tenements. Lack of adequate water supply and its storage leads to unhealthy conditions of toilets. The cleaning of the toilets appears to be done by the persons through the NGO
Analysis
As per the norms number of toilets is sufficient, still people are found defecating in open. This could be due to lack of adequate water in the toilets and their untrained habits
51 PlausibleRemedies
* Provide overhead water tank at the toilet blocks with adequate water supply pressure to ensure that water gets filled in the tanks * Educate the PAHs about the importance of sanitation such that open deification is elinmnated
(c) SOLID WASTE
Existing situiation
Garbage is found to be A_ strewn all around the site. in open spaces, f2.)J within & along the nalla. Recently garbage -. disposal bins have been . constructed at various E places within the site However, these bins are not being used by the inmates
Currently communities have imposed announced a fine . of Rs. 500/- if any
_ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~clusterof houses dispose the garbage openly. The results of such measure is yet to be seen
Analysis
Till the time of survey, there was no clear evidence of inmates using the garbage bins. However, the NGO is positive about improvements
Design of the garbage bins is not proper for evacuating it by mechanised municipal trucks or by hands
52 PlausibleRemedies
* Provide garbage collection at community level from where disposal could be done to the allocated garbage bins. Further it can be arranged to be carried away by the municipality * Redesign the garbage bins to have opening on the roadside for ease of evacuation * Conduct awareness programme to enhance understanding for proper solid waste disposal among the residents * Introduce a incentive mechanism to encourage sanitary habits by providing benefit in terms of more frequent cleaning or insecticide spray or reduced collection charges to clusters that keep their premises clean
(d) ELECTRICITY
Existing situation
Electricity is provided in each tenement for which they have to pay Rs. 75/- per point. Provision for street lighting is there, along with outdoor common lighting facility
For pathways lighting is done with the help of tube lights
Analysis
Outdoor and indoor lighting facility provided seems adequate
Amenities
(a) SHOPS, SCHOOL & PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Existing situation
No facility for convenience shopping provided. There is no ration shop and few vendors along the main lanes of the site. For the smallest need inhabitants have to go to Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar as that is the nearest place to get everything
There are two primary schools running on the site till seventh standard. There is no separate building for that but is running in the tenements only. Other than this two balwadies are there for small kids
The nearest public transport facility available is at a distance of 3km
53 Analysis
Provision of commercial area for convenience shopping has not been made at the site. As per the additional guidelines for implementation of slum redevelopment schemes under regulation No. 33 (10) of the Development Control Regulations of Greater Bombay, convenience shopping area should be 2 per cent of the site area. The lack of shops to provide the goods for daily causes inconvenience to the residents. Also, there are no medical and first aid facility provided on the site
Lack of availability of public transport near the site is a major grievance of the PAHs. Currently people walk about 20 minutes to reach nearest railway station or bus stop
PlausibleRemedies
* Convert tenements facing the internal road into the shops for daily needs such as grocery, fruits and vegetables, medical facility, PCO, etc. and provide the PAHs with alternative accommodation within the site * Support and encourage Inhabitants interested in such comnmercial activities * Provide A cluster of vacant houses for additional pre-primary school or for the purpose of extension to the existing school. * Provide public transport. Extend Services of BEST buses coming up to truck terminus to the site
(b) OPEN SPACES
Recreational Open Spaces:
Existing situation
Three major recreational spaces are provided for community activities. These sites are full of solid waste and surface is undulating and in bad condition as rocks and boulders is seen on the surface
The 2.5 m wide pathway between the two rows of tenements serves as the only functional open space, which is used for washing, water storage and other activities like sitting etc
Analysis
Poor maintenance of planned recreation areas has made them non-functional spaces inspite of being big in size
54 Improper location for garbage bins and absence of those have made the recreational areas littered all around with solid waste
Pllausible Remedies
* Landscape design including hard and soft landscape the area in order to make the RGs more functional * Design appropriate access and connectivity to the other areas as it works as gathering space near water points
Open Spaces:
Existiug situation
Along the approach road, strip of 4 to 5 m width of open space is present. A small stretch bout 15 m width is there at the rear side which is unused. Similarly the road near the high tension line, 1.2 - 1.5 m wide open space is available through out the stretch
Small pockets of open spaces are left towards the end of each row of houses, which at present have become place for garbage dumping
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On the pond side, approximately 4-6 m wide space is there between nala and tenements. This space can be used for developing landscape plans
55 Analysis
There is no compound wall or fencing hence the strip of open space has become more of a circulation space to enter the site from all the openings
All other spaces are left untreated and unplanned, which at present have become places for solid waste disposal.and sites for open defecation
Open space on the rear side has potential to be developed as area for active and passive recreation
PlausibleRemedies
* Barricade the front with the green stretch of plantation * Other pockets created at the ends of the roads, between the road and the rows of houses, and along the nalas to be designed to provide functional value and maximum greenery on the site . Design rear open space as a landscaped garden to barricade it from surrounding hutment and create a breathing space for the tenants
3.4.3 Impacts on Surrounding Environment Due to the Transit Camp
The impacts on surrounding environment due to the transit camp is mainly due to (i) indiscriminate dumping of solid waste in the open areas near the creek arms and the surrounding areas (ii) land discharge of sullage generated from the tenements
As observed in the environmental conditions of the site, the service in respect of organised solid waste collection is absent in the site. This results in strewning of solid waste in around the site and thus causing unhygienic environs leading to: (i) odour problems (ii) straying of animals (iii) mosquito and insect breeding. The overall impact of such situation reflects on the health aspects in the area. The
56 impacts in this respect can be minimised by implementing the remedial measures recommended to improve the services within the site. However, such measures will be ineffective unless the off-take of waste from the site by MCGM is effective. Therefore, it is important that the transit site is officially identified as one of the neighborhood collection points of MCGM solid waste collection network
The sullage generated from the kitchen and bathroom waste is currently collected through open drains and is discharged in to the nalla draining at the periphery of the site. As this nalla also drain significant slum areas located upstream, the additional impact of the transit resettlement site is observed to be significant. Added to this, the culvert draining the nalla in front of the site is not adequately designed to drain the discharges. Also the nalla is clogged with solid waste. The possible solution could be to dredge the nalla and provide appropriate culvert to drain the water efficiently
3.4.4 CEMP Recommendations for Wadala Transit Resettlement Site
CEMP recommendations for the site are based on integration of plausible remedial measures for individual impacts/environmental deficiencies on the level of the site as the whole. In additional to technical requirement, while finalising the CEMP recommendations, feasibility of implementation within short life span of the site, people's preference and findings of epidemiological survey (Annexure II) and its compatibility with the post-closure plan have been kept in mind. Table 3.3 presents the CEMP recommendation for the site
57
Chapter IV
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
4.0 INTRODUCTION
This section provides the conceptual details of the CEMP measures identified in Section III of the report, time schedule for implementation and cost of implementation. The proposed recommendations are identified with reference to the site in the form of a zoning map prepared for each site. Wherever relevant, conceptual sketches are provided to illustrate the proposed measures. The CEMP also identifies responsible entities for implementation based on the level of effort needed and capacity of the existing community set up. These CEMP recommendations include the public perception and feedback on various environmental issues discussed in this report. These observations are presented in Annexure - III as minutes of consultation meetings with PAHs
4.1 SITE - MANKHURD
The measures requiring physical interventions for mitigating the adverse impacts and improving environmental conditions prevalent at Mankhurd transit site are presented in Map 4.1. These interventions are grouped in to different zones. The details of mitigation measures for relevant impacts with reference to applicable zone is presented below
4.1.1 Measures to Minimise Land Use Impacts on the site
Measures to Minimise Accident Risks
The accident risks due to the fast moving traffic adjacent to the site are proposed to be minimised by providing speed brakers on both sides of the highway and zebra crossing at the entry points. The road median at zebra crossing should be widened such that the pedestrians can wait to watch speeding vehicles or in case if there is continuous traffic on one side of the road. The crossings from the site should be channelised to a single entry point by repairing the existing barbed wire fence along the boundary of the site. The entry point should be highlighted with light poles on either side of the entry and landscaped pocket
While implementing this measure, care should be taken to construct the speed brakers as per IRC norms
The responsible entity for implementation of this measure will be MMRDA. While the construction of entry point and associated landscaping should be done by MMRDA, the construction of speed brakers and laying the zebra crossing should be
60 OPENLAND ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~NOTES
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______implemented through MCGM as the works related to roads within the corporation is implemented by MCGM in co-ordination with traffic police
Measure to Minimise Pollutionfrom Scrap Yard
The impacts arising due to the handling of hazardous chemicals at the site should be minimised by regulation of hazard causing activities. In this respect, MMRDA should take initiative to highlight the problems to MCGM and Maharastra State Pollution Control Board in the interest of safeguarding the PAHs at the transit camp site
In addition, MMRDA should construct a chain link fence behind Site 1-B of to discourage the children entering the open space between the tenements and scrap yard where hazardous waste is disposed on land. Also an additional landscaping measure by providing two layers of trees with under story plantations and creating a green space will be effective in controlling crossing over towards the scrap yard. These proposed measures should be implemented in Zone D of the recommendation plan
4.1.2 Measures to Improve Environmental Conditions Within the Site
Improvement to tenements
The inside walls and roof of the tenements should be white washed with lime. This will make the room more lit and hygienic. This measure should be implemented after ascertaining the willingness of the PAPs
The viability of repairs to the tenements that developed major cracks in the site should be evaluated thoroughly. Based on such evaluation the non-viable and accident-prone tenements shall dismantled. People from dismantled tenements should be shifted to vacant houses within the site or to other sites. These PAHs should also be considered for priority shifting in to permanent tenements. The viability of the tenements should reviewed on quarterly bais
The open area created after . . . dismantling of dilapidating ______structures (if there are any) T- should be retained as open __---| ______spaces. Any vacant area - - created in the CRZ area -- : - should form part of CRZ restoration. This area is shown as Zone - B in - -PC- - - -' C[?,CLI Th recommendation plan. This area should be protected 5ECTION
61 from indiscriminate solid waste dumping by providing a green barrier of large and medium height shrubs. The species to be used for green barrier can be Thevetia perviflora ( kaner), Hamelia patens, bougainvillea species, lowsonia indica (mehndi), Tabernae montana coronaria,Acalypha species, Durantaspeciosa etc
While the responsible entity for effecting the above mentioned measures will be MMRDA, the maintenance of the creek front areas should be entrusted to the local community under the guidance and super vision of the NGO working at the site
Improvement of solid Waste Management
The solid waste management within transit site shall be improved in a systematic way such that a permanent solution will be established. Also it is important that the solid waste management is implemented as an integral part of transit camp sanitation which includes improvement to drainage and toilet facilities. This will ensure improvement of health and hygiene aspects at the site. For this purpose the following measures should be implemented by MMRDA:
(i) Clean the entire site to clear the waste strewn all around with the help of NGO who is currently collecting the waste and MCGM (ii) Organise the societies already existing in the site through involvement of the NGO who is currently working with the communities (iii) Conduct an awareness programme about the importance of good sanitary conditions, of which efficient solid waste management, good drainage and hygienic toilet habits are essential components. The awareness programme should emphasise the need to improve the current situation. The citizens should also be told as to how the current solid waste disposal practices at the site are affecting the drainage system which in tum causes mosquito breeding and associated health problems. The awareness should emphasise the need to prevent open defecation (iv) Provide garbage bins at select places such that people do not through the waste around (v) Co-ordinate with MCGM to include the site in regular solid waste collection network of MCGM
Improvement of Drains
The improvement of drains should be integrated with the implementation of measures for improving the solid waste management In this respect MMRDA should:
(i) Clean all the drains, which are damaged or filled up with debris and should be repaired to ensure a design period of at least three years (ii) Smooth cement plaster on the sides and haunching on the bottom should rectify the slope and the finishing of the drains
62 (iii) The ends of the drains should be extended up to the creek arms and properly cemented ensuring the sullage is drained in to the creek arms and not discharged on land (iv) The existing societies should be re-organised to take charge for up keeping the drainage network on regular basis. This shall be implemented under the guidance and supervision of NGO working at the site
Improvement of Toilet Facilities
As stated in the earlier sections, the improvements to toilet facilities should be integrated with improvement of sanitary conditions at the site. The toilet facilities at the site should be improved by MMRDA by:
(i) Optimising the use of existing toilet blocks by providing water tanks at the existing and new toilet blocks and ensuring improved water supply
(ii) Involving the NGO working at the site to emphasise the need to stop open defecation
Improvement of Water Supply
To improve the water supply at the site, MMRDA should:
(i) Co-ordinate with MCGM to increase the pressure in the water supplies so that there is enough pressure in the line to fill the storage tanks. For this purpose, pressure pumps may be introduced in the water supply line (ii) The taps at water points and overhead tanks at the toilet blocks should be reinstalled (iii) Each society should be entrusted with the responsibility to safeguard the taps and tanks installed in their respective clusters
Improvement of Open and Green Spaces
As stated in the earlier section, the area available in Zone-D, behind Site 1-B should be covered with a chain link fence and and two layers of trees with under storey plantations should be done. The rest of the area available should be landscaped for recreational purposes
The open area under Zone - B, behind Site 1-A of the site should be left as it is with out any intervention
The triangular open spaces available between site boundary on western side and the row of houses in Zone - E should be cleared of solid waste dumps. This open space
63 should be landscaped with one layer of tree plantation with in between shrub plantations along the site boundary. Plant species such as pongamia glabra, acacias, cassias, lantana, etc. can be used for this purpose
Control of Mosquito Breeding
The mosquito problem would be solved to large extent on efficient implementation of measures to improve solid waste disposal, renovation of drains and proper maintenance of the same, and provision of adequate toilet facilities
However, periodical fumigation once before change of season in the drains, creek front and other open spaces within the site will eliminate reduce mosquito breeding. Such a measure should be implemented at overall site level and should be co- ordinated by the NGO at the site. The cost for this purpose should be recovered from all the societies in the transit site
In addition, the NGO should regularly survey site to check for any cesspools or water stagnant areas and take necessary action to prevent mosquito breeding
Provision of Clean Spacefor Infornal Shopping
The informal vending spaces currently used within the site should be improved by constructing a platform with shelter such that vending spaces will be clean. The maintenance of this space should be entrusted to the vendors under the guidance and supervision of EMCs
4.1.3 Budgetary Estimates
The budget for implementation of the proposed improvements has been estimated and the capital cost and recurring cost for maintenance works out to Rs. 1,051,573/- and Rs. 143,623/- respectively. The details of cost estimates is presented in Annexure IV
4.1.4 Implementation Responsibility and Time Schedule
The mitigation measures and the responsible entities for implementation of the plan, block cost estimates are presented in Table 4.1
Since all the proposed improvements are of immediate importance, the implementation should be carried out within three months
64 Table 4.1
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR MANKHURD TRANSIT CAMP SITE
S.N. Issue Remedial Measures | Responsible Agency Capitall I _ . |I for Implementation Cost (Rs/-) Measures to Eliminate/Minimise Imp acts Due to the Surrounding Land Uses Chemical pollution due to the- i. Regulate scarp yard activities through MCGM and MPCB mininiize MMRDA through Nil.(Administ scrap yard behind Site 1-B of potential of accidental release of toxic gases MPCB rative the site ii. Construct chain link behind site 1-B and provide landscaping with MMRDA through Measure) two layers of trees MCGM iii. Accord highest priority to shift the PAHs residing at the transit MMRDA 50,000 resettlement site at Mankhurd to a permanent resettlement site .______MMRDA 2 Accident risk due to fast i. Repair the existing barbed wire fence on the side facing the road at MMRDA 29,000 moving traffic on link road both Site 1-A' and 1-B and highlight the entry points to the site with landscape elements and lighting ii. Construct speed breakers and zebra crossing at the entry points on 50,000 both sides of the link road and widen the median at zebra crossing MMRDA through iii. Landscaping to highlight the entrance MCGM and Traffic 18,000 Police Measures to Improve Environmental Conditions Within the Site Poor ventilation and day light i. Whitewashing of interior walls and ceiling of tenements with lime MMRDA 285,200 within the tenements after ascertaining the willingness of the PAPs Settlement of parts of transit i. Examine viability of repairs and dismantle non-viable tenements MMRDA Engineer resettlement site leading to ii. Relocate the affected PAHs to vacant dwelling within the site or at major cracks in some tenements other sites (If shifted to other sites, the PAHs should retain their MMRDA priority for shifting in to the permanent tenements) .
l Refer Annexure - IV for detailed cost breakup
65 3 Inadequate solid waste i. Clean the entire site to clear the waste strewn all around the site MMRDA through NGO 20,000 collection and disposal at the ii. Provide garbage disposal bins at the site IMMRDA 28,000 site iii. Integrate the site with MCGM solid waste collection network MMRDA through MCGM NIL iv. Revive the existing collection system which is currently being MMRDA and NGO in co- NIL operated by the NGO and strengthen it with the help of community ordination with EMCs societies formed by the NGO v. Undertake awareness programme to develop understanding of MMRDA through NGO 25,000 importance of proper solid waste collection and disposal among the PAHs 4 Dilapidated drains leading to i. Clean and repair, the drains, which are damaged or filled up with MMRDA 20,000 insanitary conditions debris, ii. Channelize and cement the ends portions of the drains leading up to MMIRDA 24,000 the creek arm iii. Organize the existing societies to take charge for up keep and MMRDA through NGO NIL cleanliness of the drainage network on regular basis iv. Provide for periodical spray of insecticides in the drains and near EMC Covered in garbage disposal area Sr.No. 8 5 Inadequate water supply i. Water pressure from the source (MCGM water supply line) should be MMRDA through NIL increased so that there is enough pressure in the line to fill the storage MCGM tanks near the toilets and reach the farthest water point. ii. Restore defunct storage tanks and taps MMRDA 50,000 6 Inadequate Toilets i. Provide water tanks to ensure adequate water supply at the toilet MMRDA 40,000 blocks After providing adequate water at the toilets, educate PAHs for NIL discontinuing the habit of open defecation NGO and EMCs 7 Lack of lighting in the open i. Provide street lighting that ensures adequate illumination specially at MMRDA 50,000 spaces the water gathering site and toilets 8 Mosquito breeding i. Implement mechanism indicated above to improve the cleanliness at MMRDA through NGO NIL the site and EMCs ii. Provide for spray of insecticide at regular intervals EMCs 5,000 9. Provision of shops MMRDA 100,000 Provide clean open platforms for informal vending NIMRDA 10 Green spaces and open areas i. Landscape the open areas along the creek and area created after MMRDA 114,750 clearing the garbage and improving the site
66 4.2 SITE II - TURBHE MANDALE
The measures requiring physical interventions for mitigating the adverse impacts and improving environmental conditions prevalent at Turbhe Mandale transit site are presented in Map 4.2. These interventions are grouped in to different zones. The details of mitigation measures for relevant impacts with reference to applicable zone is presented below
4.2.1 Measures to Minimise Land Use Impacts on the site
Measures to Minimise Impacts due to WaterloggedArea
The implementation of the proposed measures to improve the conditions within the site, as discussed in the subsequent sections will mitigate the impacts due to water logging
4.2.2 Measures to Improve Environmental Conditions Within the Site
Improvemnent to tenements
The inside walls and roof of the tenements should be white washed with lime. This will make the room more lit and hygienic. This measure will be implemented by MMRDA after ascertaining the willingness of PAPs
Provision offence and properAccess
A chain link fence along the site shall be provide by MMRDA to prevent access in to the site through pathways between tenements. The entrance to the site shall be highlighted with two light poles and lined with shrubs. The fence shall be lined with one row of trees and understory shrubs. The trees and shrubs should be of fast growing type with thick foliage. Also the saplings selected should be atleast two to three years old. The tree species can be cassia siamia, acacia auriculiformis, pongamia glabra, peltophorum ferruginium,, etc. For under storey plantations, tabernae montana coronaria, hamelia patens, hibiscus, bougainvellia etc. can be used.
While the construction of the fence and tree plantation will be implemented by MMRDA, the tree plantations shall be handed over to the society adjacent to road for maintenance purpose. The maintenance of the plantations shall be overseen by the NGO who is currently working at the site
Improvement of solid Waste Management
The solid waste management within transit site shall be improved in a systematic way such that a permanent solution will be established. Unlike other sites, the Turbhe Mandale site is away from the MCGB solid waste network. In addition it
67 NOTES
PLCT AREA = 4 4 5 2 CJ SOM RAILWAY LINE SUILTUP AREA 10751 92 SCe
AREAUNDER ROADS= 4184 37 SOM RECREATIONALAREA = 1092.00 SOM
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SITE TRANSIT CAMP - SITE 2 AT D.T.S. NO. 6/1 (PT). TURBHE*MANDA'E. MANKHURD, MUMBAI also may not be possible to immediately include the site in MCGB network as the access to the site is circuitous. Therefore, the proposed measures are recommended in such a way that the site will be self sufficient in handling the solid waste
In addition, it is felt important that the solid waste management is implemented as an integral part of transit camp sanitation, which includes improvement to drainage and toilet facilities. This will ensure improvement of health and hygiene aspects at the site
The specific steps to be implemented by MMRDA in this respect include:
(i) Clean the entire site to clear the waste strewn all around with the help of NGO who is currently collecting the waste. A one time help shall be taken from MCGB to clear the site (ii) Construct a compost pit in an area of about 625sqmts with a pit depth of lm (which will meet the requirements of disposal for one year). The pit should be constructed at the southern (Zone-D) end of the site in modular form with about 52 modules of 12sqmt. each. The lm pit depth should be achieved by excavating 0.5m below ground level and constructing 0.5m wall above. The compost pit should be cordoned from all sides (iii) The composting activities should be handed over to the NGO operating at the site who in turn will appoint a person to segregate the recyclables and dispose the biodegradable waste in the compost pit (iv) Provide garbage disposal bins at the site and establish collection system within the site, which is currently absent. This can be implemented on similar set up with NGO as followed in Mankhurd site by involving the societies formed by the NGO (v) Erect a green barrier along the CRZ line (Zone-D) by planting medium height shrubs. Such a measure will curtail disposal of garbage and open defecation (vi) Organise the societies already existing in the site through involvement of the NGO who is currently working with the communities (vii) Conduct an awareness programme about the importance of good sanitary conditions, of which efficient solid waste management, good drainage and hygienic toilet habits are essential components. The awareness programme should emphasise the need to improve the current situation. The citizens should also be told as to how the current solid waste disposal practices at the site are affecting the drainage system which in turn causes mosquito breeding and associated health problems. The awareness should emphasise the need to prevent open defecation
The compost generated from the pit should be used for developing the green spaces within the site during operation period of the tenements. During post-closure period, the compost should be used for developing the coastal vegetation in CRZ areas which will not come under inundation. The proposed coastal vegetation development is discussed in Chapter V under restoration of Mandale site
68 Improvement of Drains
The improvement of drains should be integrated with the implementation of measures for improving the solid waste management. In this respect MMRDA should:
(i) Clean all the drains, which are damaged or filled up with debris and should be repaired to ensure a design period of at least three years (ii) Smooth cement plaster on the sides and haunching on the bottom should rectify the slope and the finishing of the drains (iii) The ends of the drains should be extended up to the creeklet and properly cemented ensuring the sullage is drained in to the creeklet and not discharged on land (iv) The existing societies should be re-organised to take charge for up keeping the drainage network on regular basis. This shall be implemented under the guidance and supervision of NGO working at the site
Improvement of Toilet Facilities
As stated in the earlier sections, the improvements to toilet facilities should be integrated with improvement of sanitary conditions at the site. The toilet facilities at the site should be improved by MMRDA by:
(i) Optimising the use of existing toilet blocks by providing water tanks at the toilet blocks and ensuring improved water supply (ii) Involving the NGO working at the site to emphasise the need to stop open defecation
Improvement of Water Supply
To improve the water supply at the site, MMRDA should:
(i) Co-ordinate with MCGM to increase the pressure in the water supplies so that there is enough pressure in the line to fill the storage tanks. For this purpose, pressure pumps may be introduced in the water supply line (ii) The taps at water points and overhead tanks at the toilet blocks should be reinstalled (iii) Each society should be entrusted with the responsibility to safeguard the taps and tanks installed in their respective clusters
Provision of Street Lighting
Wall mount light fixtures at 15m interval along the roads, open areas and pathways should be provided to light all the useable spaces at night time
69 Improvement of Open and Green Spaces
Triangular and irregular shaped open spaces
created by road and the rows of houses, as -ENEMFN1ES - shown in Zone-C of the recommendation plan should be developed as landscaped pockets for each wing/ row/ society for recreational purposes. Landscaping could be creation of sitting space, children's play area, etc. These pockets should also accommodate roadside tree plantation wherever possible
Control of Mosquito Breeding
The mosquito breeding at the site will be substantially reduced on efficient implementation of measures to improve solid waste disposal, renovation of drains and proper maintenance of the same, and provision of adequate toilet facilities
However, periodical fumigation (once before change of season) of pesticides in the drains, creek front, and other open spaces within the site will eliminate mosquito breeding. Such a measure should be implemented at site level and should be co- ordinated by the NGO operating at the site. The cost for this purpose should be recovered from all the societies in the transit site
In addition, the NGO should regularly survey site to check for any cesspools or water stagnant areas and take necessary action to prevent mosquito breeding
Provision of Clean Spacefor Informal Shopping
The informal vending spaces currently used within the site should be improved by constructing a platform with shelter such that vending spaces will be clean. The maintenance of this space should be entrusted to the vendors under the guidance and supervision of EMCs
4.2.3 Budgetary Estimates
The budget for implementation of the proposed improvements has been estimated and the capital and recurring cost of maintenance of the same works out to Rs.896,363/-.and Rs.147,063/- respectively. The details of cost estimates are presented in Annexure IV
4.2.4 Implementation Responsibility and Time Schedule
The mitigation measures and the responsible entities for implementation of the plan, block cost estimates are presented in Table 4.2
70 Table 4.2
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR TURBHE MANDALE TRANSIT CAMP SITE
S.N. Issue Remedial Measures Responsible Agency for Capital' Implementation Cost (Rs/-) Measures to Improve Environmental Conditions Within the Site 1 Poor ventilation and day light Whitewashing of interior walls and ceiling of tenements with lime after MMRDA within the tenements ascertaining the willingness of the PAPs 2 Inadequate solid waste i. Clean the entire site to clear the waste strewn all around the site MMRDA through NGO 15,000 collection and disposal at the ii. Provide garbage disposal bins at the site MMRDA 17,500 site iii. Establish collection system within the site, which is currently absent. MMRDA and NGO in co- NIL This can be implemented on similar set up with NGO as followed in ordination with EMCs Mankhurd site by involving the societies formed by the NGO iv. Construct a compost pit of 35mX18mXlm size on the southern end of MMRDA through NGO 437,500 the site and employ a person to segregate the recyclables and dispose the biodegradable waste in the compost pit v. Undertake awareness programme to develop understanding of MMRDA through NGO 25,000 importance of proper solid waste collection and disposal among the PAHs 3 Dilapidated drains leading to i. Clean and repair, the drains, which are damaged or filled up with MM44RDA 10,750 insanitary conditions debris, ii. Channelize and cement the ends portions of the drains leading up to MMvRDA 12,000 the creek arm iii. Organize the existing societies to for EMCs and take charge for up MMRDA through NGO NIL keep and cleanliness of the drainage network on regular basis iv. Provide for periodical spray of insecticides in the drains and near EMCs 5,000 garbage disposal area 4 Inadequate water supply i. Water pressure from the source (MCGM water supply line) should be MMRDA through MCGM NIL increased so that there is enough pressure in the line to fill the storage tanks near the toilets and reach the farthest water point ii. Restore defunct storage tanks and taps MMRDA 25,000 5 Inadequacies in Toilet blocks i. Provide water supply at toilets MMRDA Nil ii. After providing adequate water suplly at toilets, educate PAHs for discontinuing the habit of open defecation NGO and EMCs 6 Lack of lighting in the open i. Provide street lighting that ensures adequate illumination specially at MMRDA 35,000 spaces the water gathering site and toilets
I Refer Annexure IV for detailed costs 71 7 Multiple access in to the site i. Construction of chain link fence along the boundary of the site MMRDA 27,500 through pathwasys _ Mosquito breeding ii. Implement mechanism indicated above to improve the cleanliness at MMRDA through NGO Cost is covered the site and EMCs ab ove iii. Provide for spray of insecticide at regular intervals EMCs _ Provision of shops Provide clean open platforms within the site to meet the daily needs of MMRDA 100,000 grocery and vegetables of the inhabitants and EMC
= Green spaces and open areas i. Landscape the open areas after clearing the garbage MMRDA 100,000
72 Since all the proposed improvements are of immediate importance, the implementation should be carried out within three months
4.3 SITE III - WADALA
The measures requiring physical interventions for mitigating the adverse impacts and improving environmental conditions prevalent at Wadala transit site are presented in Map 4.3. These interventions are grouped in to different zones. The details of mitigation measures for relevant impacts with reference to applicable zone is presented below
4.2.1 Measures to Minimise Land Use Impacts on the Site
Measures to Minimise Impact Due to WaterloggedArea
The mosquito breeding and, associated health impacts due to the waterlogged area to the south -eastern corner of the site should be minimsed by periodical fumigation of pesticides, once before change of season
Measures to Improve Site Connectivity
The site connectivity with the rest of the city by public transport should be improved by extending the BEST bus services which are currently operating up to Wadala truck terminal. MMRDA should co-ordinate with BEST to implement this measure
4.2.2 Measures to Improve Environmental Conditions within the Site
Improvement to tenents
The inside walls and roof of the tenements should be white washed with lime. This will make the room more lit and hygienic. This measure will be implemented by MMRDA after ascertaining the willingness of PAPs
In addition, provide a chain link fence of 1.5m height along the side facing the access road with entry points clearly demarcated. This measure will prevent multiple entry points through pathways between houses.
Implement tree plantations of single layer and under storey plantation along thefence. The species to be used for this purpose include: Pongamia glabra, peltophorum ferruginium, cassia siamia, acacia auriculiformis, and Thevetia perviflora ( kaner), Hamelia patens, bougainvillea species, lowsonia indica (mehndi), Tabernae montana coronaria, Acalypha species, Durantaspeciosa etc.
These measures fall under Zone-A of the recommendation plan. The measures should be implemented by MMRDA
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The solid waste management within transit site shall be improved in a systematic way such that a permanent solution will be established. In addition, it is important that the solid waste management is implemented as an integral part of transit camp sanitation, which includes improvement to drainage and toilet facilities. This will ensure improvement of health and hygiene aspects at the site. For this purpose the following measures should be implemented by MMRDA:
(i) Clean the entire site to clear the waste strewn all around with the help of NGO who is currently collecting the waste and MCGM (ii) Organise the societies already existing in the site through involvement of the NGO who is currently working with the communities (iii) Conduct an awareness programme about the importance of good sanitary conditions, of which efficient solid waste management, good drainage and hygienic toilet habits are essential components. The awareness programme should emphasise the need to improve the current situation. The citizens should also be told as to how the current solid waste disposal practices at the site are affecting the drainage system which in turn causes mosquito breeding and associated health problems. The awareness should also highlight the need to avoid open defecation (iv) Improve the design features of the garbage bins such that the evacuation of waste out of the site will be easier (v) Co-ordinate with MCGM to include the site in regular solid waste collection network of MCGM
Improvement of Drains
The improvement of drains should be integrated with the implementation of measures for improving the solid waste management In this respect MMRDA should:
(i) Clean all the drains, which are damaged or filled up with debris and should be repaired to ensure a design period of at least three years (ii) Provide smooth cement plaster on the sides and haunching on the bottom should rectify the slope and the finishing of the internal drains (iii) The central main drain bifurcating the site should be cleaned and pitching & pointing done on the sides (as shown in the sketch) to retain the earth (iv) Redesign the dilapidated culvert in front of the site ensuing : (a) smooth evacuation of drain water from the site (b) proper connectivity of the site to the access road
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(v) The existing societies should be re-organised to take charge for up keeping the drainage network on regular basis. This shall be implemented under the guidance and supervision of NGO working at the site
Improvement of Water Supply
To improve the water supply at the site, MMRDA should:
(i) Co-ordinate with MCGM to increase the pressure in the water supplies so that there is enough pressure in the line to fill the storage tanks. For this purpose, pressure pumps may be introduced in the water supply line (ii) The taps at water points and overhead tanks at the toilet blocks should be reinstalled (iii) Each society should be entrusted with the responsibility to safeguard the taps and tanks installed in their respective clusters
Improvement of Toilet Facilities
As stated in the earlier sections, the improvements to toilet facilities should be integrated with improvement of sanitary conditions at the site
The toilet facilities at the site are expected to improve once the water supply situation is improved. In addition, involving the NGO working at the site to emphasise the need to stop open defecation will improve the situation
Improvement of Open and Green Spaces
The areas identified demarcated, as Zone-C should be developed as open/green spaces. The improvements in this respect should cover:
75 (i) Clearing of garbage and boulders etc. from the spaces marked for recreational use. These sites should be leveled and landscaped to make it more useable at community leve (ii) Open spaces along the nala should be lined up by medium height shrub plantation to create a green visual as well as physical barrier along it (iii) Small irregular shape pockets created at the ends of the rows of houses at the west side should be landscaped (as shown in the sketch). These can be maintained by the individual societies
Control of Mosquito Breeding
The mosquito breeding at the site will be substantially reduced on efficient implementation of measures to improve solid waste disposal, renovation of drains and proper maintenance of the same, and provision of adequate toilet facilities
However, periodical fumigation (once before change of season) of pesticides in the drains, creek front, and other open spaces within the site will eliminate mosquito breeding. Such a measure should be implemented at site level and should be co- ordinated by the NGO operating at the site. The cost for this purpose should be recovered from all the societies in the transit site
In addition, the NGO should regularly survey site to check for any cesspools or water stagnant areas and take necessary action to prevent mosquito breeding
Provision of Clean Space for Infornal Shopping
The informal vending spaces currently used within the site should be improved by constructing a platform with shelter such that vending spaces will be clean. The maintenance of this space should be entrusted to the vendors under the guidance and supervision of EMCs
76 4.2.3 Budgetary Estimates
The budget for implementation of the proposed improvements has been estimated and the capital and recurring cost of maintenance of the same works out to Rs. 3,377,413/-.and Rs. 400,021/- respectively. The details of cost estimates are presented in Annexure IV
4.3.4 Implementation Responsibility and Time Schedule
The mitigation measures, the responsible entities for implementation of the CEMP and the block cost estimates are presented in Table 4.3
Since all the proposed improvements are of immediate importance, the implementation should be carried out within three months
77 Table 4.3
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR WADALA TRANSIT CAMP SITE
S.N. Issue Remedial Measures Responsible Agency for Capital1 I Implementation Cost (Rsf-) Measures to Eliminate/Minimise Imp cts Due to the Surrounding Land Uses 1 Mosquito breeding due to i. Periodic spraying of insecticide MMRDA through MCGM Not part of waterlogged area in the south- CEMP costs east corner of the site 2. Lack of public transportation i. Extend the BEST bus service operating to Wadala truck terminal to the MMRDA through BEST NIL (Adrmn. corridor transit site Measure) Measures to Improve Environmental Conditions Within the Site 1 Poor ventilation and day light ii. Whitewashing of interior walls and ceiling of tenements with lime MMvIRDA 720,000 within the tenements after ascertaining the willingness of the PAPs 2 Inadequate solid waste i. Clean the entire site to clear the waste strewn all around the site MMRDA through NGO 30,000 collection and disposal at the ii. Provide garbage disposal bins at the site and integrate the site with MMIRDA 20,000 site MCGM solid waste collection network iii. Revive the existing collection system which is currently being MMRDA and NGO in co- NIL operated by the NGO and strengthen it with the help of comnunity ordination with EMCs societies formed by the NGO iv. Undertake awareness programmne to develop understanding of MMRDA through NGO 25,000 importance of proper solid waste collection and disposal among the PAHs 3 Dilapidated drains leading to i. Clean and repair, the drains, which are damaged or filled up with MMRDA 43,750 insanitary conditions debris, ii. Pitching of main drains MMRDA 148,500 iii. Organize the existing societies to take charge for up keep and MMRDA through NGO NIL cleanliness of the drainage network on regular basis iv. Provide for periodical spray of insecticides in the drains and near EMC Refer Sr.No.8 garbage disposal area
I Refer Annexure IV for detailed costs
78 4 Inadequate water supply i. Water pressure from the source (MCGM water supply line) should be MMRDA through MCGM NIL increased so that there is enough pressure in the line to fill the storage tanks near the toilets and reach the farthest water point. ii. Restore defunct taps MMRDA 10,000 5 Mosquito breeding i. Implement mechanism indicated above to improve the cleanliness at MMRDA through NGOs NIL the site ii. Provide for spray of insecticide at regular intervals EMCs 5,000 6. Provision of shops MMRDA 100,000 Provide clean platforms for informal vendorswith good and create sanitary conditions around them EMCs 7 Multiple access causing i. Construction of chain link fence along the boundary of the site MMRDA 41,250 ____ through pathways in to site 8 Green spaces and open areas ii. Landscape the open areas after clearing the garbage and improving MMRDA 1,530,000 the site
79 4.4 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
The proposed institutional set up for implementation of CEMP consists of three major components. These being: (i) effective implementation of CEMP measures; (ii) involvement of PAHs in the form of Environmental Management Committees (EMCs) operation and monitoring of CEMP; and (iii) Independent Monitoring Consultant (IMC). The proposed institutional arrangement for monitoring is depicted below:
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The success of the plan will depend upon effective participation of all four stakeholders. The institutional arrangement envisages that services of SPARC, an NGO who has implemented the resettlement schemes for the PAHs at the transit sites and is currently providing basic infrastructure services will be continued by the MMRDA. SPARC will seek formal participation of residents by forming Environmental Management Committees (EMC) at each transit site (similar in concept to EMCs for the permanent resettlement sites). EMC for a site will comprise of one representative each from the resident's societies at the transit sites. With disseminate the Dos and Don'ts for achieving healthy living conditions, encourage PAHs to contribute to upkeep of services by regular payment of service charges and provide them opportunity to express their dissatisfaction with the service and make suggestions for improvement
80 While the capital cost for implementation of CEMP shall be provided by MMRDA, the operational costs for maintaining the services shall be collected by SPARC from different societies through the EMC
For its effective functioning the EMC at each transit site
* Shall be formally constituted by the Joint Director (Env.), MMRDA who will explain the efforts by the MMRDA for implementing the CEMP and their expectations from the EMC for its effective implementation * Shall comprise of members representing different societies, currently existing at the respective resettlement sites. These members could be either secretary of each society or member nominated by each of the society * Will elect one of the members as chairperson * shall consist of one member each representing SPARC and the independent review consultant * shall constantly work for awareness generation at the site through meetings, informal discussions and circulation of Dos and Don'ts in vernacular language. (The List of typical Dos and Don'ts which shall be updated regularly is presented in Table 4.4) * Will meet formally every month * shall regularly monitor the CEMP implementation and operation of basic services and amenities at the site in close co-ordination with SPARC * along with SPARC During operational phase of CEMP shall take charge of liaison with the various agencies involved like MCGB, MMRDA, BSES, etc. for smooth functioning of the services within the resettlement site
The Independent Monitoring Consultant (IMC) Shall be appointed by MMRDA, who will: * independently carryout monthly monitoring of implementation and operation of CEMP * participate with SPARC and EMC for awareness generation * provide quarterly reports to MMRDA on effectiveness of CEMP and also provide intermittent feedback if necessary * provide need based technical expertise to EMC as well as MMRDA
The CEMP implementation and operation monitoring requirements and responsible agencies for monitoring are presented in Table 4.5. The Table 4.6 presents the quarterly monitoring reporting formats to be used by the IMC for reporting the progress to MMRDA
81 Table 4.4: Typical List of Dos and Don't to be Circulated Amongst Inhabitants
1. Store the garbage at residence in a separate bin and dispose at convenience in the earmarked bins or hand over to the collecting agency 2. Do not throw Garbage in the drains, open spaces and water bodies 3. Do not allow stray animals near the garbage bins 4. Discourage rag pickers. This may lead to strewing of waste around 5. Report the irregularities in solid waste collection to the EMC members 6. Keep the water collection post and the surroundings clean 7. Ensure proper drainage around the water post and bring to the notice of EMC in case of inadequacies 8. Report any signs of leakage to EMC members 9. Keep check on vandalists to prevent damage to the water taps 10. In case of low pressure, contamination, etc. report to the EMC members 11. Toilets should be kept clean and maintained properly and should not be used to dispose any waste like paper, cotton, etc. 12. Water seal in the toilet should be maintained and any deficiencies should be brought to the notice of EMC members 13. Each of the habitants should check on vandalism to prevent damage of overhead tanks on the toilets 14. Overflowing septic tanks, consistently unclean toilets should be brought to the notice of EMC for remedial action 15. Street lights should be protected from vandalism and unauthorised uses/ illegal connections 16. Landscaped area should be kept clean with out littering and should be protected from encroachment
82 Table 4.5: MONITORING REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSIT RESETTLEMENT SITES
S.N. Issue Monitoring Aspect Responsible Agency Frequency of Remedial Action Monitoring/Repo for Monitoring Monitoring in case of poor rting Cost service 1 Solid Waste Disposal Condition of bins and EMC members Regular on Household Level Part of IMC surroundings need base with respective societies budget for Scavengers, stray cattle EMC Members formal to interact with providing services and dogs at the bins monthly households for Garbage in the open Respective societies inspection improvements spaces at different and EMC Members Quarterly societies Reporting by Cluster Level Garbage in the drains Respective societies EMC to EMC to interact and EMC Members MMRDA with NGO for Collection of solid waste NGO in co-ordination through IMC improvement by MCGM with EMC members Site Level: EMC to interact with .______MCGM ward office Functioning of compost EMC and IMC Monthly plus IMC as technical Part of IMC budget pit in Turbhe Mandala need based advisors, will for providing site interact with NGO services for proper maintenance and upkeeping of the compost pit 2 Storm Water Drains Physical condition of IMC Half yearly MMRDA to take Part of IMC budget drains including drain during the necessary corrective for providing outlets months of May action in case of services and November physical damages Prevention of garbage in EMC Regular on need IMC & NGO to Part of NGO and the drains base conduct awareness IMC budget programie
83 3 Water supply Ensuring of taps in EMC Regular on need Corrective action operational condition base with necessary measures put in
._ __ .place Water Potability EMC through local Once quarteily Arrest leakages in Rs 20,000/- assessment laboratory (10 samples) case of poor water .______quality Detection of Leakages EMC Regular on need Co-ordinate with base MCGM to arrest leakage Adequacy of water NGO and EMC in co- Regular on need Co-ordinate with pressure ordination with ward base MCGM to improve office pressure Toilets Facilities Availability of water in Respective society and Regular on need overhead tanks EMC members base Cleardiness Respective society and Regular on need Convene respective EMC members base society and NGO meetings in case of lack of poor sanitary conditions Condition of septic tanks IMC Half yearly once EMC will arrange IMC Budget and as the need to clean septic tanks arises with the help of MCGB Boozer Lighting -streets and open Tampering and Respective society Take necessary spaces vandalism action with fines predetermined by EMC members Replacement of fused Respective society Replacement of bulbs bulbs by respective societies Regular operation Respective society Highlight in EMC ______8meetings
84 6 Mosquito breeding Prevention of cess pools EMC Regular on need Identification of and stagnated drains base cause and rectification Unattended solid waste EMC Regular on need Co-ordinate with base NGO and/or MCGM Regular Fumigation EMC Regular on need base 7 Green spaces and open Regular Watering, de- EMC Regular on need areas weeding and protection base Survival rate of saplings EMC and IMC Monthly In case of drop of IMC Budget survival, EMC shall check for the reasons and replant Solid waste in the open Respective society and Regular on need Necessary action to spaces EMC base be taken by respective societies .-
Table 4.6: QUARTERLY REPORTING TABLE
SI.No Enviromnental Observations on Action proposed in previous Action taken during reporting Actions proposed for next service effectiveness quarter (if applicable) quarter(if applicable) quarter
85 Chapter V
RESTORATION PLAN FOR TRANSINT RESETTLEMENT SITES
5.1 INTRODUCTION
The transit resettlement sites for the PAHs of MUTP were planned and developed under time constraints arising from urgent need to resettle the encroachers whose continued presence along the railway tracks posed hazard to safe operations of suburban railway. Due to paucity of open spaces near the affected areas, the transit sites were built by reclaiming the low lying lands within a reasonable distance from point of dislocation over which the PAHs could commute so that they could retain their means of livelihood. Two transit resettlement sites at Mankhurd and Turbhe- Mandala in part also extended over the CRZ areas
The scope of site restoration under the study, therefore, fell under two distinct categories. The first category constituted the areas that fell under the CRZ. The restoration plan for the CRZ areas needed to restore the CRZ areas to the natural conditions that existed during the pre-transit site construction period. In view of the altered environmental conditions at the site and adjoining areas, however, it was necessary to establish the feasibility of such restoration. Development of restoration plan for the CRZ areas, therefore, included such investigations
The restoration plan for CRZ area included assessment of the existing conditions of CRZ area and its adjoining area with respect to the land use, ecological status in terms of presence of mangroves, their growth and health status, inundation of area and anthropogenic factors. Based on assessment, the viability of restoration of vacated transit site within CRZ has been evaluated and restoration plan provided. The restoration plan also looks into the measures like clearing or constructing the drainage channels to facilitate inundation of CRZ areas. The plan also lists the conditions of naturally occurring, relatively undisturbed vegetation in the vicinity, which can serve as a model for restoration of CRZ areas
In case of non-CRZ areas the restoration plan is focused on dismantling the transit dwellings, infrastructure, and ensuring that the site is free from debris
5.2 RESTORATION PLAN FOR CRZ AREAS
The methodology followed for preparing the restoration plan for CRZ areas affected due to the construction of transit sites at Mankhurd and Turbhe-Mandala included the following steps:
86 (i) Identification and evaluation of existing condition of affected CRZ areas based on the field observations (ii) Establish the environmental conditions of the naturally occurring mangroves in the surroundings area (500 m radius) to which the existing transit site can be restored after dismantling the transit accomnmodations in desired areas (iii) Suggest measures and methodology for undertaking restoration effort in the coastal region (with respect to CRZ guidelines provided for the transit sites).
5.2.1 Observations at the Transit Sites
As part of this assignment, mangrove vegetation was studied for floral elements and their distribution along the coastal areas of Mankhurd and Turbhe-Mandala regions. A survey of 500 m belt beyond both the transit site regions was also conducted to understand the status of coastal habitats
Since water situation and tidal forces operate at different intensities in different parts of an intertidal zone, the species of mangroves prospering in these areas also are different. Considering Thane creek region as one contiguous habitat, which extends upto Mankhurd, starting from creek side, the following sequence of mangrove species have been observed while progressing towards land: Avicennia - Sonneratia - Aegiceras - Acanthus - Aeluropus
The mangrove vegetation in the transit site Areas of Mankhurd and Turbhe- Mandala is a mixture of Avicennia marina, Acanthus ilicifolius, Excoecaria agallocha, Sesuvium portulacastrum, and Aeluropus lagopoides. Table 5.1 provides distribution of these species in project area
Table 5.1: Distribution and current status of mangrove and their associates at Mankhurd and Turbhe-Mandale regions
Name Of Mangrove Species Family Location Acanthus ilicifolius Linn. Acanthaceae Mankhurd, Turbhe- Mandale Aeluropus lagopoides (L.) Trin. Poaceae Mankhurd, Turbhe- Mandale Aegiceras corniculatum (L.) Myrsinaceae Mandale Blanco Avicenma marina (Forsck.) Avicenniaceae Mankhurd, Turbhe- Vierh. Mandale Avicennia officrnalis Linn. Avicenniaceae Turbhe-Mandale Bruguiera cylindrica (L.) Blum. Rhizophoraceae Turbhe-Mandale
87 Name Of Mangrove Species Family Location
Clerodendrum inerme (L.) Verbenaceae Mankhurd, Turbhe- Gaertn. Mandale Excoecaria agallocha L. Euphorbiaceae Mankhurd, Turbhe- Mandale Salvadora persica L. Salvadoraceae Mankhurd, Turbhe- Mandale Sesuvium portulacastrumL. Ficoideae Mankhurd, Turbhe- Mandale
5.2.2 Status of mangroves in the region of study
Current status (with respect to height of species and percentage plant cover) of mangrove and their associates at Mankhurd and Turbhe-Mandala transit sites is highlighted in Table 5.2
Table 5.2: Current status of mangrove and their associates at Mankhurd and Turbhe-Mandala Transit Sites.
Name Of Mangrove Species Mankhurd Turbhe-Mandala Height (m) & plant cover Height (m) & plant cover Acanthus ilicifolius Linn. 1-1.5 m, sparse About 1 m, sparse Aeluropus lagopordes (L.) Trin. A grass A grass Aegiceras corniculatum (L.) Absent About 1 m Blanco Avicennia marina (Forsck.) 2-3 m, a thin but dense 1-2 m, sparse Vierh. stretch Clerodendrum inerme (L.) About 1 m, sparse About 1 m, sparse Gaertn. Excoecaria agallochaL. 1-2 m, sparse 1-1.5 m, sparse Salvadora persica L. < 1 m, sparse < 1 m, sparse Sesuvium portulacastrumL. Ground cover Ground cover Dense: plant cover 100 %; sparse: plant cover 40-60 %
It is common to come across situations where the zonation pattern of plants of mangrove habitats is disturbed due to different operative factors such as tidal forces, land features, human activities and differential sensitivities/tolerances of species to pollutants
88 Based on the field surveys, appropriate locations for restoration of developed (reclaimed) zones within the transit sites of Mankhurd and Turbhe-Mandala regions were identified. A plan of conducting plantations in the identified areas was also prepared
5.2.3 Steps for Preparing the Transit Sites for Restoration to their Original (Near Natural) Status:
Successful restoration of coastal mangrove habitats requires knowledge of the processes essential to developing and supporting the productivity of the system as a whole, rather than its parts. Restoration activities within the identified areas of transit sites (as shown in Figure 5.1 and 5.2) in Mankhurd as well as Turbhe- Mandala region are be aimed at:
) Altering Site conditions (facilitation of tidal inundation, drainage, etc.); > Introducing suitable species of plants (in this case mangrove species) and faunal species (which would come in the advent of plantation efforts); and > Providing protection (reducing environmental and other anthropogenic pressures) to the site thereby encouraging natural regeneration.
Figure 5.1 CRZ Areas to be Restored by Plantation of Mangroves at Mankhurd
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Mangrove ecosystems are places where tides and coastal currents bring constant variation and where plants and animals have to adapt to changing chemical, physical and biological characteristics. In recent years, there have been detailed studies on coastal biodiversity, ecology, hydrology, physiology and productivity of many different mangrove ecosystems of the World; however, the discrete nature of these data makes the principal factors controlling overall productivity very difficult to identify. This situation is perhaps not surprising given the tremendous amount of diversity and heterogeneity of mangrove ecosystems and the lack of'single model that could describe the way they function.
As it is observed from Figure 5.3, mangroves prefer specific (exclusive) habitats within the intertidal zone (as a natural selection). Therefore, artificial regeneration of mangroves in a modified/ altered habitat condition would require a scientific approach.
Conversion of the identified locations highlighted as R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 in Figures 5.1 and 5.2 , which are just within or well above the upper intertidal regions of coastal habitats into intertidal zone, is a pre-requisite. For this purpose, a detailed plan of restoration has been prepared which would ensure as given below, establishment of ecological and environmental parameters essential for re- development of mangrove habitats, gradually
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PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Lower intertidal A gentle gradient of land, with less wave action and region currents (the level of which will be below Mean High Water Line (MHWL) extending upto the Mean Low Water Line Substratum type Generally silty, clayey (of the type which is condusive for mangrove growth) Water requirement Daily tidal inundation and exposure to air (about 24 tides per fortnight can inundate such regions, if developed based on the guidelines given for substratum type)
Two treatments have been worked out for the restoration of the identified areas within the transit sites. They are: 1. Restoration of reclaimed lands adjoining the tidal channels located within or around the transit sites, and 2. Restoration of upper intertidal regions (which are untouched in the existing set up of Mankhurd and Turbhe-Mandala regions despite establishment of the transit sites)
Figure 5.4 provides an approach to create conditions within intertidal regions along the creek arms, which are reclaimed for transit sites. The tidal channel is extended by replacing the filled material by soil and provide slopes above MSL that will facilitate the process of artificial mangrove regeneration. Here, creation of slopes within the newly created substratum and its defined angle will ensure tidal inundation and in turn help survival of a few forms of mangrove specie
Figure 5.5 is a typical cross section of a single tidal channel which will be created within the upper intertidal regions that are untouched in the existing set up of Mankhurd and Turbhe-Mandala regions. The width (both at the top and bottom) of such channel will ensure frequent inundation of tidal water within the upper intertidal regions of transit sites. The distance between two channels (within the network of such channels in the region) will provide the space for adequate spread of the upcoming plantlets of mangroves which will eventually cover the entire region (without any traces of openness/ barrenness). Areas earmarked for mangrove restoration if filled will be excavated to mean hightide level
91 The coastal habitats within the 500 m radius of both, Mankhurd and Turbhe- Mandala sites have been during the last decade, subjected to reclamation for various purposes such as (a) using them as dumping grounds of solid waste generated within the City of Mumbai, and (b) reclamation for other infrastructure development activities (housing, construction of roads, etc.). Due to these anthropogenic pressures, the mangrove habitats in these regions can not be considered as a pristine or an untouched ecosystem. The average height of mangrove plants in these areas does not exceed 2.5-3.0 m (which is far less than the one observed within some of the adjoining areas of Ghatkopar-Vikhroli (in case of transit site of Mankhurd) and Chembur (in case of Turbhe-Mandala transit site)
Therefore, the restoration effort at the Mankhurd and Turbhe-Mandale Transit Sites, will be undertaken with a sole objective of converting these areas into a dense patch of mangroves species
5.2.5 Types of species to be planted in the intertidal regions of Mankhurd and Turbhe-Mandala Transit Sites:
Mangroves grow in relatively shallow water as seedlings cannot become anchored in deep water. The physical size of mangroves and their requirement of having a great proportion of their body above the water but at the same time being anchored in the soil make occupancy of deep water impossible. Chapman (1975) maintained that the shallower the water and the more extensive the shallow, the greater is the extent of mangrove development; on steeply shelving shores, where the zone of shallow water is narrow, only fringe communities develop
Although detailed information on the prerequisites for all the individual mangrove species is lacking, it can be stated that if certain conditions prevail, such as protected shoreline with suitable climate, muddy substrata and suitable tidal regime, a mangrove community is likely to develop, provided of course, there is a proximal source of propagules. Furthermore, this mangrove community will consist of some combination characteristic of plant species. This combination of species for different types of areas proposed for restoration is provided in Table 5.4. The actual layout of mangrove restoration area and coastal plantation is provided for Mankhurd and Turbhe-Mandale sites in Figures 5.6 and 5.7, respectively
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Location Name of Mangrove Distance between Species to be planted two individuals (m)
Upper Intertidal Region Rhizophora mucronata, 1.5m (open spaces within the Rhizophora apiculata, transit sites where artificial Avicennia marina channels will be created) Newly created intertidal a: within the first 10 feet 1.0 m between region/s adjoining the from the water front: individuals and 1.5 m already existing tidal Rhizophora mucronata, between the rows channel (Mankhurd Site) Rhizophora apiculata, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Sonneratia alba b: within 10 feet and 20 0.5 m between feet strip from the water individuals; 1 m front: Avicennia marina, between the rows Avicennia officinalis, Bruguiera cylindrica, Ceriops tagal, Ceriops decandra, Aegiceras corniculatum c: within 20 feet and 30 0.5 m between feet strip from the water individuals; 1 m front: Excoecaria between the rows agallocha, Ceriops tagal, Salvadora persica, Clerodendrum inerme CRZ region (as shown in d: a strip beyond 30 feet 3 m between the map) from the water front individuals, 2 m (where mangroves are between the rows planted), on the landward side till the CRZ boundaryParkinsonia species, Tamarix gallica, Pongamia pinnata, Thespesia populneoides,
93 5.2.6 Cost of Restoration of CRZ areas
The cost of plantation per ha in the proposed areas of Mankhurd and Turbhe Mandala is provided in Table 5.6.
Table 5.5: Cost estimates for restoration of Mankhurd and Turbhe-Mandala Transit Camp Sites into mangrove habitats
ACTIVIT'Y C OST (Indian Rs.) Mangrove Restoration Restoration of the existing relatively untouched coastal Rs. 20000/- natural areas in Turbhe-Mandale and Mankhurd (lha 0 Rs 20000/- ha) Manipulation (digging channels for facilitating the tidal Rs 100000/- water in the areas of manipulation - which are in the upper intertidal region) of Mankhurd Site (2.5ha@ Rs 40000/- ha) Collection and transport of planting stock from coastal Rs. 17500/- habitats of Maharashtra (3.5ha 0 Rs 5000/- ha) Plantation cost, protection, and aftercare (monitoring for Rs 87500/- one year) (3.5ha 0 Rs 25000/- ha) Development of Coastal Vegetation Plantation of species in the landward region (beyond 30 Rs 700000/- feet area from the water front - a strip of 30 m) including soil, manure and irrigation expenses for one year (Rs 50/ sq m for 6000 Sq m in Mankhurd and 8000 sq m in Mandale) Total Rs 925000/-
5.3 RESTORATION PLAN FOR NON-CRZ AREA
After the resident population is shifted to permanent sites, the transit site will be restored by dismantling the transit dwellings, infrastructure, and ensuring that the sites are free from debris. As part of site restoration, the debris at all the three sites shall be cleared and the site shall be leveled without leaving any undulations, channels, pits, open septic tanks etc.. It is envisaged that the amount recovered from the salvaged materials shall compensate the cost of demolition and removal of debris to the dumping site. The cost for clearing the site for restoration is hence assumed to be nil. After restoration, the sites will be handed over to the respective agencies owning the land for future developments
94 5.4 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT
The proposed post-closure restoration plans for all the transit sites should be implemented by MMRDA through bidding process. A special restoration committee created by MMRDA should oversee the bidding process and implementation as well as supervision. The composition of the Restoration Committee will consist of the following:
* Planner (MMRDA representative) * Ecologist (a Mangrove Expert) - External * Hydrologist (External) * Civil Engineer (Extemal/ MMRDA representative) * Environment Expert (MMRDA representative) * Enviromnental Engineer (External) * Biologist (a Horticulturist) - External.
The executing agency will ensure that the restoration work will be done in coordination with and to the satisfaction of the Restoration Committee
5.5 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
The implementation of restoration plan for each transit site will commence immediately after the relocation of its inhabitants to permanent sites and will be completed within one year duration as per the time schedule presented in Table 5.6
Table 5.6: Time Schedule for Implementation of Site Restoration Plan
Sr. No. Restoration Milestone Duration and Date of Completion 1 Dismantling of dwellings and leveling 3 months, End of 3rd month of the site 2 Invitation and evaluation of proposal 2 months, End of 5th month for restoration of CRZ and RG 3 Award of restoration work 1 month, End of 6th month 4 Implementation of restoration work 6 month, End of 12th month 5 Award of maintenance contract 1 month, End of 12th month
95 Annexure I
Details of Noise Model
The Sound Pressure Level (SPL) generated by noise sources decreases with increasing distance from the source due to wave divergence. An additional decrease in SPL with distance from the source is expected due to atmospheric effect or its interaction with objects in the transmission path
Estimating highway noise impact involves a complex process, which will require a large computer analysis to model in detail. However, the methodology presented below is a general highway noise model that predicts the equivalent noise level (Leq) and is adequate for most noise assessment requirements. The advantage of the model, which predicts L,q is that Leq, is the "Energy Average" noise level and as such is not dependent on the statistics of the traffic flow
The Highway Noise Model presented below is based upon calculating the hourly Leq for all category-wise vehicles separately and then adding these logarithmically to obtain the overall hourly Lq as follows:
Leq (hi) = Loe, + lOlog N, + lOlog 15 I+a _ 13 + c5 S,T D
Where,
Leq(hi) = Equivalent noise level at the hour (h) for vehicle type (I) Loei = Reference mean energy level for (ith) vehlcle type Ni = Number of vehicles of (ith) class passing in time(T) one Hour (1 hr) Si- Average Speed of vehicles of (ith) class (kmph) T = Time duration corresponding to Ni, one hour D = Perpendicular distance in (m) from centerline of the traffic Lane to observer a = Factor relating to absorption characteristics of the ground cover between roadway and observer (to be conservative, this is taken as O in actual modeling, but considered qualitatively in the final analysis) 6s- Shielding factor for barrier (to be conservative, this is taken as 0 in actual modeling, but considered qualitatively in the final analysis)
The combined effect of all the vehicle categories can be determined at the receptor by adding the individual values using the following equation Leq(h,total) lolog E 10 Leq(h/lO) h=i
The above highway noise model is used in this study. In order to compare the results with the Indian standards, the equivalent day time noise levels, Lday (period 0600 hours through 2100 hours) and equivalent night time noise levels. Lnight (period 2100 hours through 0600 hours) are estimated
Input to the Model
i) Reference Noise Levels
The vehicular noise emission levels significantly vary with vehicle speed. It is therefore necessary that speed dependency of noise emissions for various categories of vehicles is taken into account while using the model for noise prediction due to the roadway. In this work the speed-noise relations presented by National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) in their report on Environmental and Social Assessment Delhi - Noida Bridge Project have been adopted (Table 5.10)
Table - 5.10 Reference Noise Levels Variation with Vehicle Speed and Category (Noise Levels in dB(A) at 15 meter) Speed(kmph) Cars Trucks & Buses 2/3 Wheelers 30 56.0 73.0 58.0 40 59.0 76.0 61.0 50 63.0 80.0 66.0 60 68.0 81.0 68.0 70 68.0 81.5 70.0 80 70.0 82.0 72.0 90 72.0 83.0 74.0 100 74.0 83.5 76.0
Note: Minimum noise level at 30 kmph are taken even if the vehicle speed decreases below 30 kmph Annexure II
Epidemiological Survey - Findings and Recommendations
An epidemiological surveillance to ascertain the impact of environmental factors on the health of the conmmunity based at the three resettlement sites (i) Mankhurd, (ii) Turbhe-Mandala and (iii) Wadala
The natural history of the diseases considered, Vector borne and Water and Food borne suggested that stress may be laid on environmental factors responsible for the two groups of diseases: (i) Vector borne (mosquito borne e.g. Malaria and Filarial etc), (ii) Faeco-oral infections e.g ; typhoid, cholera and other such diarrhoeal diseases
The seasonal variations which are noticed in the natural history of the disease cycle suggest that the period of atleast a year prior to the survey time be considered for assessing the impact of these environmental factors responsible for the prevalence of the above mentioned diseases
It is not merely the physical examination, which is an important tool for assessing the prevalence of the aforementioned group of diseases but the eliciting of the history of associated symptomatology suggestive of similar diseases because of these environmental factors:
(a) Water logging giving rise to mosquito breeding which is the major vector (b) Water contamination leading to various diarrhoeal diseases of which typhoid and cholera form the major entity besides various other bacteriological and viral infections
In order to study the impact of these environmental factors, one is required to separate the persons suffering with common seasonal/climatic variations resulting in various constitutional signs and symptoms from those who have had typical symptomatology similar to the group of diseases with the above referred etiology
The findings of this study point towards the presence of the diseases due to the aforementioned environmental factors in the community surveyed during the period as being endemic; in other words the diseases are present in the community throughout the year
The number of places seen at the various sites and the situation in these sites has presented us with an interesting finding; the presence of the cases is associated with the wet areas. In other words, presence of water logging or water- stagnation has a direct effect on the prevalence of these vector-borne or faeco-oral diseases The Mankhurd site is bisected by the creeklet besides having drain on the eastern boundary, and the presence of cases is seen on the areas adjoining the creeklet and the drain, whereas the areas which are away from these wetlands are presenting with zero or negligible cases, as can be seen from the data attached
The situation at Mandala is a repeat of that which is seen at Makhurd - the dry areas (areas where there is little and no water logging) presenting with no cases as compared with the wet areas (with lot of water logging or water-stagnation)
This fact is quite marked at the Wadala site where keeping in mind the total population the prevalence should have been high. Instead, the figure of persons affected could work out to less than 1 in 4000. This could be corroborated with lesser wet areas in the community and the surroundings
Keeping in view the above findings, it is possible that the number of the persons affected by this vector borne and faeco-oral diseases can be brought down by improving drainage of wastewater from the area Health Observations at Transit Resettlement Sites
Sr Date & Month Name and Age Type of Disease Address No of Illness
Part A - Mankhurd Transit Resettlement Site 1 September 2001 Mrs Anantha B Mahtre Typhoid (Widal +ve) F 5/1 24 (25 yrs) 2 August-Sep 2001 Ms Savitri Chandran Naidu (30 yrs) Typhoid (Widal +ve) F 5/125 3 December 2001 Mast Rajagopal (5 yrs) Typhoid (Widal +ve) F 5/132 4 January 17'n 2002 Mst Amol Balaram (7 yrs) Rodare Malaria(MP+ve) F 8/209 Typhoid (Widal +ve) 5 January 12, 2002 Mrs Savitri Yadav (35 yrs) Malaria (MP +ve E 80 Splen +ve) 6 January 29, 2002 Mr Subhash Anil Salve (10 yrs) Typhoid (Widal +ve) E/82 Hospitalised Part B - Mankhurd Transit Resettlement Site 1 January 2002 Baby Aarti M Kamble (2 yrs) Diarrhoeal Disease H/8 1 2 January 29, 2002 Baby Maya Rajesh Ghangude (4.5 Malaria (MP +ve) H/78 yrs) 3 January 29, 2002 Rajesh Bhagwat Ghangude (35 yrs) Malaria (MP+ve) H/78 4 January 2002 Shalan Dauli Madi (40 yrs) Malaria (MP+ve) H 75 5 January 2002 Zubeda Malaria (MP+ve) H 114 6 January 2002 Ranjama Prakash Kamble (10 yrs) Diarrhoeal Disease H 43 7 January 29, 2002 Vijayamani (42 yrs) Eosinophilia I 44 8 October 05, 01 Sharma Banu (50 yrs) Malaria (MP+ve) 1 161 9 October 26, 01 Maimumira (55 yrs) Typhoid (Widal +ve) 1 149 Turbhe-Mandala Transit Resettlement Site 1 NA Mahesh Kumar Gupta (17 yrs) MP Suspect E/148 2 NA Harshada Ganve (13 yrs) Eosinophilia +ve 3 NA Sachin Ganve (11 yrs) Eosinophilia Suspect 4 NA Ganesh Prabhakar Nirbhone (10 Malaria (+ve) yrs) 5 NA Don John D'lima (29 yrs) Typhoid )+ve) A/199 6 NA Mahesh Bhimji Mewada (17 yrs) Typhoid/Malaria suspect 7 NA Kishore Patthe (17 yrs) Typhoid +ve 8 NA Lata Madhukar Panchal Typhoid +ve E/192 9 NA Amrita Satish More (16 yrs) Diarrhea 10 NA Jyoti Rajan Khaire (10 yrs) Loose motion, I ______I__v o m itin g Wadala Transit Resettlement Site 1 NA Nitin Prabhakar Adawade (7 yrs) Malaria +ve A4/4 2 NA Ruksana Bibi (10 yrs) Malaria +ve F4/1 1 3 NA Dharmenda Ratan Sodhe (21 yrs) Malaria suspect B4/15 4 NA Moinuddin Shaikh (30 yrs) Typhoid +ve A42/15 5 NA Mohammad Raffiq (19 yrs) Malaria suspect A42/16 Health Observations at Transit Resettlement Sites
Sr Date & Month Name and Age Type of Disease Address No of Illness
Part A - Mankhurd Transit Resettlement Site 1 September 2001 Mrs Anantha B Mahtre Typhoid (Widal +ve) F 5/1 24 (25 yrs) 2 August-Sep 2001 Ms Savitri Chandran Naidu (30 yrs) Typhoid (Widal +ve) F 5/125 3 December 2001 Mast Rajagopal (5 yrs) Typhoid (Widal +ve) F 5/132 4 January 17th 2002 Mst Amol Balaram (7 yrs) Rodare Malaria(MP+ve) F 8/209 Typhoid (Widal +ve) 5 January 12, 2002 Mrs Savitri Yadav (35 yrs) Malaria (MP +ve E 80 Splen +ve) 6 January 29, 2002 Mr Subhash Anil Salve (10 yrs) Typhoid (Widal +ve) E/82 I___ Hospitalised Part B - Mankhurd Transit Resettlement Site 1 January 2002 Baby Aarti M Kamble (2 yrs) Diarrhoeal Disease H/81 2 January 29, 2002 Baby Maya Rajesh Ghangude (4.5 Malaria (MP +ve) 1/78 yrs) 3 January 29, 2002 Rajesh Bhagwat Ghangude (35 yrs) Malaria (MP+ve) H/78 4 January 2002 Shalan Dauli Madi (40 yrs) Malaria (MP+ve) H 75 5 January 2002 Zubeda Malaria (MP+ve) H 114 6 January 2002 Ranjama Prakash Kamble (10 yrs) Diarrhoeal Disease H 43 7 January 29, 2002 Vijayamani (42 yrs) Eosinophilia I 44 8 October 05, 01 Sharma Banu (50 yrs) Malaria (MP+ve) 1 161 9 October 26, 01 Maimumira (55 yrs) Typhoid (Widal +ve) 1 149 Turbhe-Mandala Transit Resettlement Site 1 NA Mahesh Kumar Gupta (17 yrs) MP Suspect E/148 2 NA Harshada Ganve (13 yrs) Eosinophilia +ve 3 NA Sachin Ganve (11 yrs) Eosinophilia Suspect 4 NA Ganesh Prabhakar Nirbhone (10 Malaria (+ve) yrs) 5 NA Don John D'lima (29 yrs) Typhoid )+ve) A/199 6 NA Mahesh Bhimji Mewada (17 yrs) Typhoid/Malaria
suspect______7 NA Kishore Patthe (17 yrs) Typhoid +ve 8 NA Lata Madhukar Panchal Typhoid +ve E/192 9 NA Amrita Satish More (16 yrs) Diarrhea 10 NA Jyoti Rajan Khaire (10 yrs) Loose motion, I ______vo mitin g Wadala Transit Resettlement Site 1 NA Nitin Prabhakar Adawade (7 yrs) Malaria +ve A4/4 2. NA Ruksana Bibi (10 yrs) Malaria +ve F4/1 1 3 NA Dharmenda Ratan Sodhe (21 yrs) Malaria suspect B4/15 4 NA Moinuddin Shaikh (30 yrs) Typhoid +ve A42/15 5 NA Mohammad Raffiq (19 yrs) Malaria suspect A42/ 16 Annexure -III
Minutes of Public Consultation Meetings
Mankhurd Site
Date of Meeting- 20 December 2001 Venue- SPARC Office Hall in Part A Transit Site (Towards Mankhurd)
Solid Waste Solid waste is collected door to door. In absence of municipal disposal bin, the solid waste collected is disposed in adjoining creek. Also, waste from the scrap yard is disposed in the creek-let that has reduced its width that creates to water stagnation. In the absence of proper collection, the solid waste is burned at the location
The residents opined that due to presence of industrial waste along with trapping of solid waste and the stagnation of water, a gas is generated, which on release cause nuisance. In one event, the intensity of odour was so intense that the residents have to run out of the colony. The residents claim that this has caused lots of respiratory problems in the colony and should be resolved. In this regard, the people residing in the colony had filed complaint to civic authorities. After no response from civic authorities the resident took initiative and cleaned the creek-let once. However, they feel that since the garbage also comes through the creek from the upstream areas, it needs frequent cleaning
Flooding- Residents informed that the site does not get flooded. The internal drains provided for drainage are maintained properly and adequately by undertaking regular cleaning activity through the societies. All residents contribute Rs 15 per tenements for cleaning of gutter
Mosquito Nuisance- Residents feel that the stagnation of wastewater due to choking of Nala is the reason for mosquito breeding. The fumigation for mosquito control is not regular. Civic authorities undertake fumigation only on deposition of money by societies and residents feel that it is not adequate and effective
Ration Shop and Other Grocery Shops- The site has one ration shop, which provides all item under rationing list except kerosene. Since the kerosene is not available in the ration shop located in the transit site, people has not transferred the rationing cards. As a result, PAHs are still using their old ration shops and for this they have to travel all the way to Mahim and other far of places. There are other 2-3 grocery shops being operated by PAHs from tenements, which cater to the needs of the transit site residents. Medical Facility- The transit site has a private consulting doctor, available in the evening. In addition, Church missionary from Santacruz provides free medical consulting on every Saturday
Schools- The Part B of transit site (towards Ghatkopar side) has one Balwadi. SPARC has been approached by some organization to open a balwadi in the Part A (towards Mankhurd) and proposal is under consideration. However residents feel that there should be school for children. Since the nearest Municipal school is at Tata colony and is quite far off for primary school children
Commutation - The nearest railway stations is Mankhurd. The BEST buses also ply on the Mankhurd-Ghatkopar link road and therefore site is well connected. However, residents feel that the high speed traffic on the road has become a serious accident risk for crossing the road. Residents also reported about 3-4 accidents with 1 death casualty till date and feel strong need for speed breakers /traffic signal with pedestrian crossing
Security- The site being not fenced and open pose security problems. People feels that some security provision should be made to prevent burglaries. Nearest police station is Mandala chowky
Infrastructure and Sanitation Services- Total 13 nos of societies are operational in the Transit Camp Part A. Resident have informed that the water supply is adequate. Each PAH contributes about Rs 75 for water supply, Rs 35 electricity and Rs 15 for gutter and toilet cleaning. Total electricity bill amount to 2.5 lacs while collection is only upto 1 lac. Though there is no provision made for playground, the space in the front along the main road and the mudflat along the nala on the backside of the site is used for playing. 4 toilets blocks are provided for about 802 PAHs and residents feel that the numbers of toilets provided are adequate. The transit camp also has adequate communication facility. Three zip phones are in operation presently
With respect greening of the transit camp site, people enthusiastically reported that they would be ready to participate in such activity. PAHs suggested that sapling should be provided for plantation along the inner roads and every PAH will water and nurture the sapling in front of his house Turbhe Mandale Date of Meeting- 20 December 2001 Venue- SPARC Office Hall in at Transit Site
Solid Waste Solid waste is collected on alternate days from door to door by people employed by SPARC. In absence of municipal disposal bin, the solid waste collected is disposed of in the nearby creek. People throw the garbage along the creek as there is no provision of garbage on the site.
Mosquito Nuisance- Residents feel that the stagnation of wastewater due to choking of drains is the reason for mosquito breeding. The fumigation for mosquito control is not done. The fumigation is carried out by civic authorities only on deposition of money by societies and residents feel that it is not effective
Ration Shop and Other Grocery Shops- The site has one ration shop, which still is not operational. Hence people have not yet transferred their rationing cards. As a result, PAHs are still using their old ration shops and for this they have to travel all the way to Mahim and other far of places. There are other 1-2 grocery shops being operated by PAHs from tenements, which cater to the needs of the transit site residents. But for most of the things people go to Mankhurd station market, which is nearly 1 km from the site.
Medical Facility- The transit site has a private consulting doctor arranged by SPARC, available once a day. People informed that they have to go to Mankhurd or Chembur for medical facility.
Schools- The transit site has 2-3 Balwadi, being managed with help of SPARC and Mahila Samiti. There is one school up to third standard. However resident feel that there should be proper school for children. Since the nearest Municipal school is at Tata colony and its quite far off for primary school children to go. Higher class students go to their previous schools at their original places.
Commutation - The nearest railway stations is Mankhurd which is around 1 km from the site. The site is not connected through road transport people have to walk to the other side of the railway station to catch the bus as subway is under construction. It is informed by the residents that it is difficult to walk the approach road as it is in very bad condition. In rainy season this road gets flooded with water.
No public transport vehicle comes on this road. It was reported that people are taken on haathgadi to the hospital in any emergency, which many times causes delay to reach the hospital on time. The residents feel that proper road facility with appropriate lighting arrangement should be given priority. It was also informed that incidents of looting and snatching occur on this road as street lights are not provided
Infrastructure and Sanitation Services-
Here people have informed that water is major problem. Water pressure is very low from the source though SPARC has arranged for the pipeline from the source area. Water quality is also very bad (yellowish in colour) and it was reported by the residents that because of dirty water every household is having stomach problems. The water pressure is so inadequate that the tenements towards creek side do not receive any water. The PAHs also reported that they have to bring water from the adjacent MHADA colony, which is under construction. The security staff at the MHADA colony does not allow withdrawing of water
Each PAH contribute about Rs 20 for water supply and for gutter and toilet cleaning, Rs 75 for electricity.
Though there is no provision made for playground, the small space in the center of each cluster and roads are used for playing.
8 toilets blocks are provided for about 896 PAHs and residents feel that the numbers of toilets provided are adequate. Only one toilet block in E-block was closed and no alternative arrangement was done, hence people were forced to defecate in open areas outside the site.
The transit camp also has adequate communication facility. One PCO is being operated by PAH
With respect greening of the transit camp site, people enthusiastically reported that they would be ready to participate in such activity. PAHs suggested that sapling should be provided for plantation along the inner roads and every PAH will water and nurture the sapling in front of his house Wadala Transit Site
Date of Meeting- 22 December 2001 Venue- Cultural committee Office at Transit Site
Solid Waste There is no provision of collection of garbage from household. Residents used to throw the garbage in the drains. Recently garbage bins are constructed which are in open areas and residents have to walk a long distance for garbage disposal.
Residents, through their societies have approached BMC to make arrangements for garbage collection from the bins to disposal areas but there is no response. Resident has request BMC to send collection vehicle for transportation of garbage
It was informed that in recently SPARC and societies have imposed a penalty of Rs. 500 on residents if they are found throwing garbage not in bins but in drains or elsewhere.
Commutation Residents feel that the site is not well connected and this is the biggest problem. To reach the nearest station Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar, it takes about 20 minutes walk and 30 minutes walk for bus stop. They have to go through the adjacent hutment to take the short cuts to the station and the bus stop. These hutment are not safe to pass through as many robbery/ snatching/theft incidents have been recorded especially when it is dark. For medical emergency needs Sion or KEM Hospital is the nearest which takes one hour to reach as access is through hutment and it is difficult to get taxi or rickshaw.
Residents feel that the BEST bus stop should be provided in near vicinity on priority basis.
Mosquito Nuisance- Residents feel that the stagnation of wastewater due to choking of drains and the solid waste littered all over the site is the reason for breeding mosquito, flies and other insects. The fumigation for mosquito control is not regular. The fumigation was carried out once by civic authorities when malaria had spread in the locality and the transit camp. This fumigation was also as a result of initiative taken by societies. However, residents feel that the fumigation was not effective as it was carried out only in the front row
Ration Shop and Other Grocery Shops- The site has no ration shop, and the ration cards are not yet transferred. The transfer of ration cards is in progress. As a result, PAHs are still using their old ration shops and for this they have to travel all the way to their original places like Sewri, Mahim etc.
There are grocery shops being operated by PAHs from tenements, which cater to the needs of the transit site residents. The transit site does not have any medical shop facility, which residents think is important to have. For medical facility and medical store residents have to go to Indira Nagar at a distance of 15 minutes from there. People feel as far as possible free/low cost medical facility should be made available.
Residents have to depend on the hawkers and vendors for vegetables and all which sit outside the site in the evening
Schools- There are three primary schools on the site along with the balwadis run by Mahila Samiti. Of these three school, two are upto 8th standard and 10th standard respectively, while the third one is not yet operational. For secondary education children are still going to their earlier schools as there is no muncipal school nearby.
Securitv- The site has been surrounded on two sides by hutment and front side is not fenced and this poses security problems. One campus security person is employed by the societies as security provisions. People also feel the need of police chowki there.
Infrastructure and Sanitation Services- Total 46 nos of societies are operational in the Transit Camp. Resident have informed that the water supply is adequate. Supply is from 2 am to 10 am only in the morning and water pressure is acceptable. But water taps are not distributed, so people have to walk long for water. Each PAH contribute about Rs 25 for water supply and for gutter and toilet cleaning, Rs 100 for electricity. Residents have informed that daily toilet cleaning is there but drains were cleaned only once in eight months of stay. People feel that cleaning of drain and removal of solid waste from the site should be done immediately.
Though playground or open spaces are provided on the site, hardly anybody uses it for playing as these are not leveled and full of stones. For major events (cricket match) and any cultural function residents clean and use these spaces.
25 toilets blocks are provided for about 3600 PAHs and residents feel that the numbers of toilets provided are adequate. The only problem is the metallic doors which are half damaged due to lack of maintenance.
With respect greening of the transit camp site, people enthusiastically reported that they would be ready to participate in such activity. Residents informed that vegetation done by MMRDA but could not survive as cows and buffaloes enter the site from the road and destroy trees. PAHs suggested that sapling should be provided for plantation along the inner roads and every PAH will water and nurture the sapling in front of his house ( i ) -K---,
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