Expansion of Leela Hotel at Diplomatic Enclave, Africa Avenue, Netaji Nagar, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110023 by M/s Hotel Leelaventure Ltd. APPENDIX II (See paragraph 6) FORM-1 A (only for construction projects listed under item 8 of the Schedule) CHECK LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Project proponents are required to provide full information and wherever necessary attach explanatory notes with the Form and submit along with proposed environmental management plan & monitoring program) 1. LAND ENVIRONMENT 1.1 Will the existing land use get significantly altered from the project that is not consistent with the surroundings? (Proposed land use must conform to the approved Master Plan / Development Plan of the area. Change of land use if any and the statutory approval from the competent authority to be submitted). Attach Maps of (i) site location, (ii) surrounding features of the proposed site (within 500meters) and (iii) the site (indicating levels & contours) to appropriate scales. If not available attach only conceptual plans. Land use Pattern: The project site lies in the Residential/ Institutional/Commercial land use category of the project area. The site is surrounded by the Government Staff Quarters on the South side, Africa Avenue Road on the East side, railway track on the North side, and vacant NBCC plot on the West side. The adjacent road on the West side of the plot links the Africa Avenue Road with Safdarjung Railway Station. There is a slum colony on the North side in between the plot and the railway track. Site Location: M/s Hotel Leelaventure Ltd. has constructed Hotel Project at Diplomatic Enclave, Africa Avenue, Netaji Nagar, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110023. The project site is located at 28º34'47.59" north latitude and 77º11'21.92" east longitude with elevation of 225 m above MSL. The location of project site on Master Plan of Delhi 2021 is attached as Annexure-VIII. Surrounding Features: A Google Map showing surrounding area of project within 500 m is shown in Figure-1. Consultant-Ascenso Enviro Pvt. Ltd. Page 1 of 56 Expansion of Leela Hotel at Diplomatic Enclave, Africa Avenue, Netaji Nagar, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110023 by M/s Hotel Leelaventure Ltd. Figure 1: 500m Google map showing project site Consultant-Ascenso Enviro Pvt. Ltd. Page 2 of 56 Expansion of Leela Hotel at Diplomatic Enclave, Africa Avenue, Netaji Nagar, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110023 by M/s Hotel Leelaventure Ltd. 1.2 List out all the major project requirements in terms of the land area, built up area, water consumption, power requirement, connectivity, community facilities, parking needs etc. M/s Hotel Leelaventure Ltd. has developed Hotel Project at Diplomatic Enclave, Africa Avenue, Netaji Nagar, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110023. Land Area: The project has been developed on the total plot area of 12,140 m2. Built up Area: The built up area of the project is 61,552.64 m2 which includes the FAR and Non-FAR area. Water Consumption: Water requirement during the operational phase is being met through New Delhi Municipal Council. The total water requirement for the project is 508 KLD. This includes domestic water requirement, flushing, landscaping, firefighting tank, HVAC makeup, DG cooling, swimming pool, etc. The total fresh water requirement is 241 KLD which includes domestic water requirement. The water requirement for flushing and landscaping is being met through treated water from STP. Power Requirement: The source of power is New Delhi Municipal Council. The total electrical load demand is 2772 KW. In case of power failure, 2 DG sets are provided as power back-up of capacity 2000 KVA each. Connectivity: Nearest railway station is Safdarjung Railway Station at an aerial distance of 334 m towards North West direction. Nearest airport is Safdarjung Airport at an aerial distance of 1.57 km towards East direction. The site is well connected to Africa Avenue Road. The British School 2.09 km towards North Nearest School & Jesus and Mary College 1.85 km towards North West College Sanskriti School 1.5 km towards North West Delhi University South Campus 2.6 km towards West Primus Super Specialty Hospital 1.56 km towards North Nearest Hospital AIIMS 2.4 km towards South East Consultant-Ascenso Enviro Pvt. Ltd. Page 3 of 56 Expansion of Leela Hotel at Diplomatic Enclave, Africa Avenue, Netaji Nagar, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110023 by M/s Hotel Leelaventure Ltd. Parking Requirements: The parking required as per Delhi Building Byelaws is 816 ECS and the parking provision has been made for 818 ECS. 1.3 What are the likely impacts of the proposed activity on the existing facilities adjacent to the proposed site? (Such as open spaces, community facilities, details of the existing land use, disturbance to the local ecology). As per the Development Plan of the area, the project site has been earmarked for Hotel development. In the proposal, the ground coverage, the floor area ratio, the setbacks, heights of buildings, and parking provisions are as per the DDA/MCD bye laws. All kinds of community facilities like shops, hospitals, schools, etc. are situated within two km of the site. None of the project activities has resulted in any adverse impact on the existing facilities adjacent to the proposed site. DDA/MCD has developed all necessary infrastructures like roads, drainage, piped water supply, and electrification near the project site. Government Staff Quarters exist close to the project site. The project site is designated for the intended purpose and as per the Master Plan. There is no significant ground cover on the site. Existing trees along the boundary of on the site has been retained and therefore, the project has no adverse impact on the local ecology. The existing status of ecological environment is expected to continue to prevail even after the commencement of the project. 1.4 Will there be any significant land disturbance resulting in erosion, subsidence & instability? (Details of soil type, slope analysis, vulnerability to subsidence, seismicity etc may be given). As the topography in and around the site is mostly plain with no slope, digging of the site at the beginning of the construction work had not resulted any significant effect on soil erosion and silt run off, even during the heavy rains. The average elevation of land surface in the project area is about 225 m above MSL. The project required extensive work on the excavation and removal of soil and hence had temporarily affected soil structure and stability localized. Apart from a much localized constructional impacts at the project site, no significant adverse impact on the soil in the surrounding area has occurred. Most of the top soil and excavated soil has been reused within the site itself. Also, ready mix construction method has been followed for the construction, which reduced stress on soil environment of the site. During the operation phase, carefully designed landscaped areas and plantation has been maintained. The Soil sample was collected from the project site and the results are given in Annexure-XXV. Consultant-Ascenso Enviro Pvt. Ltd. Page 4 of 56 Expansion of Leela Hotel at Diplomatic Enclave, Africa Avenue, Netaji Nagar, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110023 by M/s Hotel Leelaventure Ltd. Seismicity: . The whole country has been divided into 5 Seismic zones as per maximum intensity of „Modified Mercalli Scale‟ (MMS). The project site lies in Seismic Zone IV, called as „High Damage Risk Zone‟. 1.5 Will the proposal involve alteration of natural drainage systems? (Give details on a contour map showing the natural drainage near the proposed project site). On the basis of topographical characteristics and existing drainage network, NCT of Delhi has been divided into five drainage basins namely Najafgarh, Alipur, Shahdara, Khushak nallah and Mehrauli. The major portion of NCT – Delhi is being drained by Najafgarh drain leading to Yamuna River. Most of these drains mainly carry the urban sewage and industrial effluents. The relief and soil conditions cause localized stagnation during rainy season. During high rains and high floods in Yamuna River, the drainage system becomes ineffective as the outlets of rainwater blocked. The drainage system has been designed accordingly. No natural water course is passing through the proposed project site. So, the project is not likely to alter or obstruct any natural drainage system. Figure-2 shows drainage map at the 10 km radius around the project site. Consultant-Ascenso Enviro Pvt. Ltd. Page 5 of 56 Expansion of Leela Hotel at Diplomatic Enclave, Africa Avenue, Netaji Nagar, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110023 by M/s Hotel Leelaventure Ltd. Figure 2: 10 km Drainage map Consultant-Ascenso Enviro Pvt. Ltd. Page 6 of 56 Expansion of Leela Hotel at Diplomatic Enclave, Africa Avenue, Netaji Nagar, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110023 by M/s Hotel Leelaventure Ltd. 1.6 What are the quantities of earthwork involved in the construction activity-cutting, filling, reclamation etc. (Give details of the quantities of earthwork involved, transport of fill materials from outside the site etc?) During Construction phase, excavation had been carried out to provide foundations and basement. This excavated soil had been properly stacked within the site under tarpaulin cover. The filling works had been done by the excavated material and no extra material had been used. All the topsoil excavated during construction activities had been stored for use in horticulture/landscape development within the project site. The lower strata earth is either used for filling the plinths, road substructure and leveling low lying areas. 1.7 Give details regarding water supply, waste handling etc. during the construction period. Water Supply: Water required during the construction period was supplied through treated water from CSTP/private water tanker or excess treated water from nearest operational STP. Waste Generation/Handling: Sewage: Sewage generated from the labor camps were disposed of through Soak pit or septic tank.