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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) G + 15, Residential Cum Commercial Khadeeja Heights Plot No. D-9, Block B, North Nazimabad Karachi 0 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Khadeeja Heights Plot No. D-9, Block-B, North Nazimabad Karachi. FINAL REPORT September 2020 Environmental Impact Environment, Health & Safety Services Assessment (EIA) 701, Greens Two Building Plot No. 155-S, Sir Syed Road, P.E.C.H.S Block-2, Karachi Contact # +92-300-0320332 Khadeeja Heights WhatsApp # +92-345-2447202 Email: [email protected] Plot No. D-9, Block-B, North Web: www.ehss.info Nazimabad, Karachi. Prepared for: Ghani Builders & Developers Prepared by: EHS Services Date: September 2020 This document is intended only for the use of the individual or entity for which it was prepared and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any dissemination, distribution or copying of this document is strictly prohibited. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Plot No. D-9, Block-B, North Nazimabad, Karachi. Executive Summary 9 1. Introduction 22 1.1 Project Overview 22 1.2 Need for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) 26 1.3 Methodology for Environmental Assessment 27 2. Description of Project 29 2.1 The Project 29 2.2 Construction & Commissioning 43 2.2.1 Pre-Construction Phase 43 2.2.2 Construction Phase 43 2.2.3 Foundations and Below- Grade Construction 43 2.2.4 Building Shell and Core Construction 43 2.2.5 Interior Construction and Finishing 44 2.2.6 Civil Works 44 2.2.7 Construction Equipment & Machinery 44 2.2.8 Construction Material and other Supplies 44 2.2.9 Site Restoration 45 2.3 Plumbing System 45 2.3.1 Design Codes & Standards 45 2.3.2 Scope of Plumbing System 45 2.3.3 Estimation of Water Requirements 45 2.3.4 Soil & Wastewater Drainage System 47 2.3.5 Storm Water Drainage System 49 2.3.6 Natural Gas 50 2.3.7 Irrigation System 50 2.4 Fire Fighting System 50 2.4.1 Design Codes & Standards 50 1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Plot No. D-9, Block-B, North Nazimabad, Karachi. 2.4.2 Scope of Fire Fighting System 50 2.4.3 Portable Fire Extinguisher 50 2.4.4 Fire Hose Reel 51 2.4.5 Fire Hydrants & Landing Valves 51 2.4.6 Fire Brigade Inlet Connection 51 2.4.7 Automatic Fire Sprinkler 51 2.4.8 Automatic Fire Pumps 51 2.5 Electrical Works 51 2.5.1 Design Codes & Standards 51 2.5.2 Scope of Works 52 2.5.3 Prime Power from K-Electric: 52 2.5.4 Stand-by Power Supply 52 2.5.5 Placement of Generator: 53 2.5.6 Low Voltage (LV) Distribution System 53 2.5.7 Illumination and Emergency Lighting 53 2.5.7.1 Internal Lighting 53 2.5.7.2 External Illumination 54 2.5.7.3 Emergency Lights 54 2.5.8 Earthing / Grounding Protection System 54 2.5.9 Low Current Security Systems 55 2.5.10 CCTV Security Surveillance System 55 2.5.10.1 Color Cameras 55 2.5.10.2 Digital/Network Video Recorders 56 2.5.10.3 CCTV Monitors 56 2.5.11 Fire Alarm & Detection System 57 2.5.11.1 Addressable Fire Detectors. 57 2.5.11.2 Addressable Break Glass Type Call Points 58 2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Plot No. D-9, Block-B, North Nazimabad, Karachi. 2.5.11.3 Addressable Electronic Sounders. 58 2.5.12 Communication Systems 58 2.5.13 Voice & Data Communication System 58 2.5.13.1 PTCL Connectivity 58 2.5.13.2 LAN for Voice & Data Communication 59 2.5.14 Audio Intercom System 59 2.5.15 CATV System 59 2.5.16 Centralized Electronic Lighting Control System 59 3. Statutory Requirements 60 3.1 Legal Status 60 3.2 Administrative Framework 61 3.3 Statutory Framework 63 3.4 Constitutional Provision 64 3.5 Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014 64 3.6 Sindh EPA (Review of IEE and EIA) Regulations 2014 67 3.7 Guidelines for Public Consultation 70 3.8 Sindh Environmental Quality Standards (SEQS) 71 3.9 Sindh Prohibition of Child Employment Act, 2017 74 3.10 Land Acquisition Act, 1894 75 3.11 Cutting of Trees (Prohibition) Act, 1975 and the Protection of Trees and Bush Wood Act, 1949 75 3.12 Pakistan Panel Code, 1860 (PPC) 75 3.13 Sindh Solid Waste Management Board Act, 2014 76 3.14 Disaster Management Act, 2010 76 3.15 The Sindh Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2017 76 3.16 Laws on protection of Archaeological Sites & Cultural Heritage 76 3.17 Antiquities Act, 1975 77 3.18 The Sindh Cultural Heritage (Preservation) Act, 1994 77 3 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Plot No. D-9, Block-B, North Nazimabad, Karachi. 3.19 Sindh Condominium Act, 2014 77 3.20 Civil Aviation Rules, 1994 78 3.21 Sindh Drinking Water Policy, 2017 79 3.22 Sindh Sanitation Policy, 2016 81 3.23 Sub Soil Water (Extraction and Consumption) Regulations, 2018 82 3.24 Laws and Regulations on Urban Development 82 3.25 Karachi Strategic Development Plan 2020 84 3.26 Building Code of Pakistan, Fire Safety Provisions 2016 86 3.27 Guidelines for Sensitive and Critical Area, October 1997 88 4. Description of Environment 89 4.1 Macroenvironment 89 4.2 Microenvironment 90 4.3 Physical Resource 96 4.3.1 Climatic Condition 96 4.3.2 Geology & Soil Conditions 97 4.3.3 Seismicity 98 4.3.4 Ambient Air & Noise Quality 99 4.3.5 Water Resources, Water Quality and Drainage 108 4.3.5.1 Hydrogeology of Karachi 108 4.3.5.2 Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply System 111 4.3.5.3 Proposed Bulk Water Supply Scheme 113 4.3.5.4 Present Water Supply and Sewerage System 114 4.3.5.5 Water Supply Network 116 4.3.5.6 Water demand and supply with past trends and future trends 117 4.3.5.7 Surface water and Groundwater Quality Assessment 118 4.3.5.8 Existing Sewerage Facilities and Drainage System 118 4.3.5.9 Collection and Disposal Mechanism 119 4 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Plot No. D-9, Block-B, North Nazimabad, Karachi. 4.3.5.10 Greater Karachi Sewerage Plan (S-III) 120 4.3.5.11 Water Governance and Management 120 4.4 Description of Ecological Environment 121 4.5 Description of Built Environment in Context of Proposed Mass Transit System 123 4.6 Socioeconomic Environment 125 4.6.1 Population Distribution 125 4.6.2 Education and Literacy 127 4.6.3 Karachi Human Development Index (HDI) 128 4.6.4 Health 128 4.6.4.1 Infant and Maternal Mortality 129 4.6.4.2 Disability in Urban Sindh 129 4.6.4.3 HIV 129 4.6.4.4 Occupational Safety and Health Situation in Urban Sindh 130 4.6.5 Housing 130 4.6.6 Economy 131 4.6.6.1 Employment 132 4.6.6.2 Informal Sector 133 4.6.7 Social Infrastructure and Services 134 4.6.7.1 Water Supply 134 4.6.7.2 Sewerage System 137 4.6.7.3 The Drainage System 138 4.6.7.4 Solid Waste 140 4.6.7.5 Power Supply 140 4.6.7.6 Public Transport 141 4.6.7.7 Roads 143 4.6.7.8 Fire Services 143 5 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Plot No. D-9, Block-B, North Nazimabad, Karachi. 4.6.7.9 Clinics and Hospitals near North Nazimabad, Karachi 143 4.6.7.10 Parks near North Nazimabad, Karachi 145 4.6.7.11 Banquets and Marriage Halls in North Nazimabad, Karachi 145 4.6.7.12 Markets Near North Nazimabad, Karachi 146 5. Public Consultation 148 5.1 Objectives of Stakeholders Consultation 148 5.2 Identification of Stakeholders 148 5.3 Consultation Approach & Methodology 149 5.4 Consultation Feedback 150 5.5 Observations/Views of the Residents & Business Operators 150 5.6 Observations/Views of the Institutional Stakeholders 153 6. Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 157 6.1 Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts in Siting of Project 157 6.2 Assessment of Impacts at the Construction and Operation stages 158 6.2.1 Erosion of Soil 158 6.2.2 Excavation 159 6.2.3 Construction Waste 159 6.2.4 Topography and Geology 160 6.2.5 Air Quality 160 6.2.6 Construction Noise 162 6.2.7 Water Sourcing 163 6.2.8 Soil Contamination 164 6.2.9 Wastewater Generation & Disposal 165 6.2.10 Solid Waste Generation and Management 166 6.2.11 Operation of Vehicular Traffic 167 6.2.12 Fire Hazards and Life Safety 175 6 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Plot No. D-9, Block-B, North Nazimabad, Karachi. 6.2.13 Energy use 177 6.2.14 Materials Selection 177 6.2.15 Disturbance to Wildlife 178 6.2.16 Potential Impacts on Socio-economic Environment 178 6.2.17 Cultural Resources 180 6.2.18 Land-use and Aesthetics 181 6.2.19 Impacts Rating 181 7. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) 184 7.1 Introduction 184 7.2 Objectives 184 7.3 Structure of the EMP 185 7.4 Legislation and Guidelines 185 7.5 Organizational Structure and Roles and Responsibilities 185 7.5.1 Organizational Structure 185 7.5.2 Roles and Responsibilities 186 7.5.2.1 General 186 7.5.3 Planning and Design of the Operations 186 7.5.4 Implementation of the Operation 187 7.5.5 Communication and Documentation 187 7.5.6 Maintenance of the EMP 189 7.5.7 Environmental Health and Safety Management System 189 7.5.8 Health and Safety during Construction Phase 189 7.5.9 Health and Safety during Operation Phase 190 7.5.10 Emergency Response Plan 190 7.5.10.1 Objectives 190 7.5.10.2 Emergency Response Manuals 191 7.5.11 Environmental Compliance Reporting, Documentation and Trainings 192 7 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Plot No.