INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION
SRI LANKA- PROPOSED VOCATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL COMPLEX IN RATMALANA
Project Number:
December 2017
Vocational Training Authority, Sri Lanka
Prepared by TMS for VTA
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 18 1.1 Country Background 18 1.2 Project Background and Justification 19 1.3 Extent and scope of study 20 1.4 Objective of IEE Report 21 1.5 Methodology 21 1.6 Structure of IEE Report 22 2 Policy, Legal, and Administrative Framework 25 2.1 Applicable measurable environmental legislations 25 2.2 ADB Compliance requirements 29 2.3 Comparison of the National legislation and ADB Requirements 32 3 Project Description 33 3.1 Type of Project 33 3.2 Category of Project 33 3.3 Location 34 3.4 Need for the project 36 3.5 Analysis of Alternatives 36 3.6 Size and Magnitude of the Project 36 3.7 Cost of the Project 37 3.8 Proposed Schedule for Implementation 37 4 Description of the Existing Environment of the Project Affected Area 41 4.1 Description of the Existing Condition of the Project Area 41 4.2 Description of the Existing Environment of the Project Area 41 4.2.1 Geology 42 4.2.2 Climate 42 4.2.3 Water resources 43 4.2.4 Biological Environment 43 4.3 Economic Development 45 4.3.1 Land Use 45 4.3.2 Economy and Livelihood 45 4.3.3 Industries 49 4.3.4 Infrastructure Facilities 49 4.4 Cultural Archaeological and Historical Significance 51 4.5 Social and Cultural Development 51
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4.5.2 Education 51 4.5.3 Health and Educational Facilities 51 5 Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 52 5.1 Environmental Impact Associated with Pre-Construction and Construction Stage 52 5.1.1 Land Acquisition, Re- Settlement of Existing and Indigenous People 52 5.1.2 Design of Vocational Training school complex. 53 5.1.3 Temporary floods 54 5.1.4 Resources mobilization and selection of land for temporary use 55 5.1.5 Extraction, transportation and storage of construction materials 55 5.1.6 Extreme climatic events and disaster 56 5.1.7 Effect on local road network 57 5.1.8 Soil erosion, sedimentation and siltation 57 5.1.9 Waste disposal and Sanitation 58 5.1.10 Impact from dust, noise and vibration 59 5.1.11 Personal safety of workers and general public 59 5.1.12 Impacts on flora, fauna and their habitats 60 5.1.13 Biodiversity conservation and sustainable natural resource management 61 5.1.14 Project landscaping 62 5.1.15 Impacts on water resources due to development of water infrastructure and sanitation 62 5.2 Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures Associated with Operational Period 63 5.2.1 Air quality and noise 63 5.2.2 Water supply 63 5.2.3 Drainage Congestions 64 5.2.4 Solid waste management 64 5.2.5 Domestic liquid waste disposal 65 5.2.6 Functional sanitary facilities 65 5.2.7 Health and safety of trainees 65 5.2.8 Adopt food safety and other guidelines 66 6 Institutional Requirements for Grievance Readdress Mechanism 67 6.1 Institutional Arrangement 67 6.1.1 Capacity Building 69 6.2 Grievance Redress Mechanism 69 6.2.1 Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) 70 6.3 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) 71 7 Public Consultation and Information Disclosure 73
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7.1 Public Consultation 73 7.1.1 Consultation Findings 73 7.1.2 Information Disclosure 75 8 Conclusion and Recommendations 76
List of tables Table 1:Potential Environmental Impacts ...... 14 Table 2: Labour force in division ...... 18 Table 3: Applicable national laws and regulations relevant to the project ...... 26 Table 4: Key clearance and permits need for the project activities ...... 28 Table 5: Variation of annual temperature in the region ...... 43 Table 6: Data on economically active population surrounding GNDs of Ratmalana 2014..... 46 Table 7: Data on economically active population surrounding GNDs with gender representation ...... 47 Table 8: Road Particulars ( A and B raods) ...... 49 Table 9: C class roads maintain by Road Development Department in Ratmalana DSD ...... 50 Table 10: Details of education within project influence Ratmalana DSDs ...... 51 List of Figures
Figure 1: Location map of project site ...... 35 Figure 2: Location Map with Surrounding DSDs...... 42 Figure 3: Institutional Arrangement ...... 68
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List of Annexures Annex 01 REA, IP and IR checklists
Annex 02- BIQ
Annex 04 Site Inspection of Proposed Project
Annex 04 Minutes of the Public Consultation Meeting
Annex 05 Environmental Social Management Plan (EMP)
Annex 06 Applicable Environmental Legislations
Annex 07 Pollution Control Standards
Annex 08 Letter of Land Handing over by RDA
Annex 09 Letter to SLLRDC requesting information on flood risk assessment
Annex 10 Site Layout Plan
Annex 11 Height Clearance by Civil Aviation Authority
Annex 12 Food Safety Regulations
Annex 13 Formation of safeguard cell and the TOR
Annex 14 Architectural Design lay out of the building
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List of Acronyms
ADB Asian Development Bank AP Affected Person BIQ Basic information Questioner BOQ Bill of Quantities BD Building Department CAP Corrective Action Plan CEA Central Environmental Authority CECB Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau COC Certificate of Conformity DMC Developing member country DoF Forest Department DSD Divisional Secretariat Division DM Disaster Management EHS Environmental, Health and Safety EPL Environmental Protection Licenses ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment EMP Environmental Management Plan EMP Environmental Monitoring Plan ESMP Environmental Social Monitoring Plan GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism GND Grama Niladari Division GDP Gross Domestic Product HSE Health, Safety and Environment IEE Initial Environmental Examination IP Indigenous Peoples IR Involuntary Resettlement ILO International Labor Organization LFS Labour force survey NEA National Environmental Act NWRB National Water Resources Board NIRP National Involuntary Resettlement Project NBRO National Building Research Organization MYSSDP Ministry of Youth Affair Skill Sector Development Program MSDVT Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training PP Project Proponent PA Project Approving authority RDA Road Development Authority REA Rapid Environmental Assessment SPS Safeguard Policy Statement SLCAA Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka
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SLLRDC Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Cooperation SSDP Skills Sector Development Program TMS Total Management Solutions VTI Vocational Training Institute VTA Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka WRB Water Resource Board UDA Urban Development Authority
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Executive Summary
1. Introduction
Project Background and Justification
1. The proposed VTA school project is located in Ratmalana in Colombo district, Western Province, Sri Lanka. Establishment of such a training center will generate new employment opportunities for the local community as well as improve skills and training in the sector for the region. Thus it will simultaneously contribute to reduction of unemployment in the region and in the country as a whole while improving opportunities for self-employment or employment in these trades. The training school will facilitate infrastructure to conduct lectures and engage in activates that will promote automobile engineering, aluminum fabricating sector training and office management operations. The training facility will conduct courses for youth who aspire to become quantity surveyors, automobile engineers, computer hardware technicians, electricians, computer graphic designers, aluminum fabricators, mutiskilled craftsmen’s, information and communication technicians, preschool teachers, automobile electricians, landscaping technicians, bakers, cook, construction site supervisors, technicians etc.
Project Description 2. Proposed vocational school development project is under the Skills Sector Development Programme of Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational training (MSDVT). The project implementing agency (IA) is the Vocational Training Authority. The Vocational school will be developed in 2 acre 3 route 38.38 the land is in Dehiwala Mount Lavania municipal council limits, 2 km off from the Ratmalana airport. This is a wetland that has been reclaimed by SLLRDC and then given to VTA (now the ownership is with the VTA). Facilities provided within the training center includes areas for training in, welding, automobile engineering, quantity surveying, bakery etc. It also includes other facilities such as toilets for male and female students. It is expected that training will be provided to approximately 285 fulltime students in 19 courses each year.
3. The site is located in Ratmalana, Katukuruduwatta GND, Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat, Colombo District. The adjoining two properties are state owned and are residential. The proposed project site is located 2 km from the Dehiwala Town and is rectangular in shape. The proposed area is demarcated by Kawdana road to the North and Dehiwala Canal to the south. The land was previously used to dump waste materials and dredged soil from the Canal.
4. The VTA school complex will be composed of two stories with a total floor area of 30,000 sq. ft. The ground floor includes a male changing room with toilets and space for training in, computer hardware, metal fabrication, automobile workshops. It also
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houses thelobby and an office. The first floor will be demarcated for quantity surveying, preschool education, cook and bakery, work tops and kitchen. Another section on the same floor will conduct computer graphic design courses and train computer hardware technicians, All these workshops are with, storage rooms, instructor rooms, student changing rooms and toilets. Staff accommodation and staff toilets are provided in another building close by. Other design considerations include energy saving equipment, solid waste and wastewater management, fire safety, air conditioning, waste water treatment plant and landscaping.
5. According to the BIQ and IEE/EIA Environmental Guidelines of CEA, the proposed project of building a training center falls in to the non-prescribed category. CEA consent for the projects under non-prescribed category has not been obtained yet, however, the process has been initiated. Provisional height clearance from Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has been obtained by VTA since the site falls within a 6 km radius of the Ratmalana airport. Council approved building designs to be submitted to obtain the clearance certificate for the building prior to construction. SLLRDC has been contacted since the area may be flood prone. Process has been initiated to obtain a flood risk assessment. However, the information was not available at the time of writing this report. Based on the REA Checklist of ADB classification, Ratmalana Vocational Training School Complex development project is categorized as environment category B. Thus the IEE serves as the complete Environment Assessment for the proposed project.
6. The vocational training center identified for the proposed development is an essential link in sector training established in other parts of the country. Although the proposed vocational school development project is located in close proximity to a water body that is connected with the Nadimala canal, impacts associated with construction stage are temporary, short term and can be managed by adhering to the EMP. However the proper storm water drainage system should be established with the guidance of the SLLRDC and the Municipal council of Dehiwala Mt Lavinia. On the other hand, there are no existing vocational training facilities in the vicinity that can be developed as alternatives to the proposed project. This will be one center in Colombo that will provide skilled training for the youth. Therefore, examination of alternatives to the project‘s location and accessibility, design, technology, and components show that it is compliant. Thus, the development of the land into a training facility will be the better option under the existing condition. Extent and scope of study
7. The Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) was carried out as a requirement of ADB under its safeguards policy to be eligible to be covered under their financing. Under local legislation, an IEE is not required as the development is categorized in the “un - prescribed projects”.
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8. Skill Sector Enhancement Program financed by ADB needs to comply with its Safeguard Principles. Therefore, sub-project to establish the vocational school complex in Ratmalana will be eligible for funding under ADB only if it satisfies the ADB’s Safeguard Policy requirements, in addition to conformity with environmental legislation of the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL).
9. Scope of the study was determined by stipulations given in the ADB’s IEE outline which include field data collection, public consultation, assessment of potential environmental impacts and development of preventive and/or mitigation measures for significant impacts, preparation of BIQs, REAs, EMPs, and finally the IEE report.
10. Main objective of this IEE report is to prepare a comprehensive account of the current environment condition of the selected site for the construction of the VTI at Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat, Colombo District. It also aims to identify any potential negative environmental or social impacts in the immediate vicinity or surrounding areas that maybe short term or long term. Accordingly a single consolidated IEE report is submitted for ADB to facilitate their decision making.
Methodology
11. Field observation of the project site within Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat was carried out on 5thof July 2016. During the site visit, the REA, IP and IR checklists were filled and the findings incorporated in the IEE. During the inspection, activities, an assessment of the existing location and the surrounding environment, identification of sensitive areas, consultation with the local officers, key informant interviews were carried out. Other reliable information was collected from villagers and respective authorities during public consultation meetings. Secondary information for the report was gathered from printed materials and other sources of Government Departments, Authorities, Divisional Secretariat and relevant websites etc.
Proposed Schedule for the Implementation
12. Present feasibility and detailed engineering design of the VTA school complex project were completed in September and October 2016. Detailed designs and bid documents will be completed between November 2016 to June 2017 and tender for civil work will be awarded to the successful contractor by December 2017. The construction will take place for 24 months including procurement of equipment, installation and testing operation of the vocational training school complex. All work should therefore be completed by the end of May 2019. ADB is the funding agency for detailed engineering design and for civil works
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Description of the Existing Condition of the Project Area
13. The Ratmalana DSD spreads over an area of 110.72 sq. km of land and is located on to the left of Colombo District1. Ratmalana DSD is bounded by the sea on Ediriwaira Road towards Kawdana on the North, Weras River on the East, Borupana Road on South and Bodhirukarama on West.. The land which is below 10 MSL in the DSD falls under the Dehiwala Mt Lavinia Municipal Council limits and it is highly urbanized.
14. The proposed project site is 2 acre 3 route 38.38 perches of relatively flat terrain in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. The site is located in Ratmalana, Katukuruduwatta GND, Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat, Colombo District. The adjoining two properties are state owned and are residential. The proposed project site is located 2 km from the Dehiwala Town. The site is rectangular in shape And is demarcated by Kawdana Road to the North and Dehiwala Canal to the south. The land was previously used to dump waste materials and dredged soil from the canal. There are no legal issues that are associated as result of this land transfer.
15. Ratmalana DSD consists of 03 soil types. Predominantly this area consists of red yellow podzolic soil covering 94.8%. The soil found in Rathmalana DSD exhibit Charnockite, Garnets, Biotite gneiss.
16. Ratmalana Division lies within the wet zone low country (WL4) and the climate is characterized by high rainfall and medium temperatures. Temperature ranges from 25°C to 30°C. The month of January is dry with little rainfall. Majority of rainfall occurs during the south west monsoon period (May –September,) and the second inter monsoonal period (October – November). The wettest month of the year is May. March to mid April experienced high radiance of sunlight giving rise to temperatures of 33.30C. The lowest temperature recorded is in January and it is 23.40C.
17. According to the climatic data, minimum rainfall recorded is in the month of October (365.4 mm) which is the maximum rainfall recorded. Majority of rainfall occurs during the inter monsoonal period (October – November). Average annual rainfall range from 3500 mm and the annual precipitation is 3000-4000mm
18. Approximately 65% of the households are served with pipe borne water through individual connections for the families in the area.
19. The are several environment issues associated with this division which include fragmentation of the ecological recreational sensitive habitats, unplanned sprawling and urbanization, reclamation of wetlands, improper solid and sanitary waste disposal due to urbanization and industrialization. Amidst the well populated Ratmalana DSD
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lies the Attidiya Sanctuary which is 1.5km from the site. Mount Lavania beach which is on the western border of the DSD is polluted with improper disposal of solid waste. This is a problem for the development of the tourist industry in the area. In Ratmalana DSD where industries are located, the factories discharge raw untreated effluent into open drains leading to natural waterways or low lying land and thereby polluting the ground water table in this area. To the south of the DSD, the canal is linked with Weras Ganga and the marshland surrounding it. The site is located close to Nadimala cannal which is linked with Weras Ganga and it functions as a water retention area during heavy rains. Reclamation of these wetlands will increase the incidence of flash floods during the rainy season. This is important as much of the low-lying lands (paddy and wetland) which functioned as water retention areas have been recently filled for development.. There is only a partially developed drainage system in this area.
20. Ratmalana predominantly revolves around the service and industry sectors. It is also a tourism zone. This DSD hosts many large scale industries such as Maliban Company, Dantee Pvt (Ltd), Amico industries among others..
21. Considering the educational institutions located within the region, there is the Sir John Kothalawala Defense Academy and the University Technical College of Ratmalana. Vocational Training University and School for the visually and hearing impaired children.,
22. Other important infrastructure in Ratmalana include the airport and State Pharmaceuticals Corporation. There are several major access roads to Ratmalana DSD and quite a few and these are A class roads. There are A, B and C class roads within the Ratmalana DSD and these provide a good road network with easy access to any site. Social and Cultural Development
23. Colombo district is composed of a multi-ethnic and multi-religious population, therefore, there are a variety of places of religious and cultural interest, scattered all over the area. Cultural Archaeological and Historical Significance sites in Ratmalana DSD include the historic Pirivena known as Parama Dhamma Chetiya which was instituted in 19th century. 24. The population and community in this area are predominantly Sinhala area having 99.03% Sinhala, 0.35% Tamil, 0.56% Moor and 0.05% Burger 2 population. There is a total of 13 GN Divisions within the Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat. Katukurundawatte DSD population is about 12,264 of which 5,992 is male and 6,272 is female3.
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25. Ratmalana DS has about 80 schools of which 6 are National Schools and majority are preschools. Education level is moderate in the DS with A/L student pass rate at 54.40% 26. Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 1. Potential adverse environmental impacts and generic issues as identified during the above activities are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1: Potential Environmental Impacts
Issues of concern Anticipated Impacts Proposed mitigation Measures Pre-Construction and Construction Stage Clearance for the project In the absence of relevant Obtain SLLRDC, CEA, approval from the and CAA, recommendation letter and SLLRDC, municipal council approval letters from, CAA, of Dehiwala Mt Lavania, CEA Ceylon Electricity Board. for the new development may lead to environmental and social consequences Temporary floods In the absence of a proper Carry out a flood risk storm water drainage system assessment for this site and there will be a risk of water carry out storm water drain logging around the site. plan. Consult Council of Dehiwal Mt Lavania and other authorities such as SLLRDC and the resident population and develop road side drains. May require construction of drains to manage the flood waters in the area. Especially water that is flowing down from the site to the adjacent water body. Resources mobilization and Allocation of space for storage Adequate provision should allocation of space yard for construction material, made on site to mobilize the labour camp, project office. construction equipment These will require addition Selection of land for space. construction material storage Loss of tree (one tree to be should be done carefully cut) and vegetation may lead avoiding conflict with LA. to; lack of ventilation and Obtain approval shading Use of additional land for resource mobilization during
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construction may lead to conflicts
Disaster management Extreme climate events such Adoption of appropriate as intense rainfall (flooding), adaptation and disaster risk cyclone etc. and fire may reduction strategy. Adopt cause damages to lives and design measure to minimize property. adverse impacts. Design of VTA training Absence of water conservation Adopt green building designs school and subsequent and energy efficiency of the and design an energy efficient facilities building structure, may lead to building that conforms to the resource constraints. existing regulation. Design should try to accommodate rainwater harvesting, etc. Extraction, transportation and Soil erosion, noise, vibration, Extraction of material should storage of construction creation of breeding sites for be from CEA approved sites materials mosquitoes, damage to minor and conform to regulation roads and increase dust imposed by the DS. nuisance Transportation of material should follow regulations imposed by the authorities. Soil erosion sedimentation and Decrease of infiltration of rain Provision of suitable drainage siltation water, acceleration of surface facilities, proper treatment of runoff. destruction of canal, clearing and filling areas etc. against flow acceleration, reduce removal of trees / green cover vegetation, establishment of erosion control measures Solid waste disposal and Lack of proper solid and Design of a wastewater sanitation liquid waste management will treatment mechanism and degrade the surrounding establishment solid wast environmental quality. management. This should Lack of adequate provision of include provision of space for sanitary facilities will lead to waste management/storage. degradation of the Provision of toilets adequately. environment and can also lead to health issues.
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Impact from dust, noise and Deterioration of air quality Maintenance of machinery and vibration due to dust and other equipment in good condition, emissions. limit working time for Nuisance to surrounding areas activities that create noise etc and workers due to noise as per the NEA guidelines. pollution especially during Place screens and green cover construction. right around the project site to minimize the dust and noise emissions. Personal safety Accidental risk to the worker Briefing and training of workers on safety precautions, use of licensed and trained vehicle operators, provide safe working practices, safety gear should be worn and first - aid facilities should be made available on site with training in first aid. Biodiversity conservation There will be some amount of Adopt guidelines set by CEA disturbance to surrounding during construction breeding, foraging, and migrating behavior of wild fauna by noise and vibration Operational Period Ensure the road safety of the Risk of accidental deaths due Place a pedestrian crossing at trainees as this is a relatively to negligence the site on the 1st cross lane busy road near the site with a bus stop on either side. Inadequacy of Water supply Water supply issue should be Ensure that pipe borne water resolved for the Vocational supply connection is obtained training school complex or before operation of the else it will run into huge training center. management cost. Solid waste management At the moment solid waste Adopt an agreement with the collection is done twice a Dehiwala Municipal Council week , there is risk of solid for waste collection. Adopt the waste piling up on site and waste management plan obscuring the environment designed for the place. Domestic liquid waste Lack of proper disposal of Establishment of a treatment disposal domestic waste water will plant and ensure that the result in environmental treated waste water conform to pollution the standards under CEA. Health and safety of the Activities such as cooking Train the students and teachers
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IEE for Proposed Vocational Training Complex in Ratmalana December 2017 trainees automobile engineering, on managing risk and metal fabrication may result in emergencies. accidents and injury among Provide emergency switches students. to prevent fire hazards. Social conflict with the Display rules and regulations villagers and the students due and code of social conduct that to unacceptable behavior may is required to be maintained by occur. the student in such places. Food safety Unhygienic food preparation Adopt rules on personal conditions may lead to health hygiene. Adopt food safety issues regulation imposed by the Ministry of Health.
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1 Introduction
1.1 Country Background The industrial sector accounted for Rs 2,986 billion and Rs 3,190 billion in 2014 and 2015 respectively for Colombo District4. Earnings substantially increased during 2015 registering a growth rate of Rs 204 billion per year. Industrial activities collectively grew by 3.0 % in value added terms during 2015 compared to 3.5 % growth recorded in 20145. The total number of persons employed directly in these sectors as at end of 2015 amounted to 6145,0006.The industrial and service sectors contribute growth rates of 6.8% and 6.3% of the GDP respectively7.Unemployed persons in the labour force, particularly youth and educationally qualified persons tend to desire employment in the Industry and Services sectors8. The labour force division is provided in Table 1.1. At the moment Western province shows highest employment contribution for service sector (57.6%)9.
Table 2: Labour force in division
Labour Force Amount Percentage % Industrial sector 1,953,274 26 Service sector 3,127,635 42.6 Source: Labour Force Survey - Annual Report 2012
Since the industrial and service sector like most other sectors is labour intensive, with the new industrial development, it will generate more opportunities for employment in these sectors. The resulting employment growth is expected to increase in the service sector sub sectors such as automobile and refrigerator repair, metal fabrication etc.
Sri Lanka’s Western Region only constitutes about 6% of the total land area in Sri Lanka, it accommodates the highest population, which is about 28% of total population of Sri Lanka10. In terms of location and GDP contribution, the Western region of Sri Lanka produces more
4National Accounts Of Sri Lanka -Department of Census and Statistics- 2014 5 Annual report of Sri Lanka – Central Bank 2015 6 Ibid 7Sri Lanka Socio-Economic Data2016-Vol. XXXIXCentral Bank 8 Annual report of Sri Lanka – Central Bank 2015 9 ibid
10 The Megapolis - Western Region Master Plan Sri Lanka-2030- from the Island to the continent
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1.2 Project Background and Justification The project proponent (PP) of this project is Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka. The proposed feasibility study and the detailed designs of the VTA Vocational training School complex at Ratmalana includes the following: ● Construction of a training section of the Vocational training School complex for VTA with workshops to train quantity surveyors, automobile electricians, industrial electricians, and aluminum fabricators. Computer labs will also be established to provide training in computer graphic designing, computer hardware, and information and communication sector. This main building will be a three store building. It will include lecture halls and other facilities to conduct courses in bakery, cookery and preschool teacher training. ● Cafeteria ● Sanitary facilities for students and accessibility for disabled students. The Government of Sri Lanka has received a loan from Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the enhancement of the skills sector in technical education and vocational skills training. Under this MSDVT received the loan of 200 Million to develop a Vocational training school
11 Ibid
12 Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development. 2016.Western Region Megapolis Planning Project
13 Ibid 14 Economic Research Department.2016.. The Annual Report of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka for the Year 2015(press release) 15 Annual report of Sri Lanka – Central Bank 2015 Page | 19
IEE for Proposed Vocational Training Complex in Ratmalana December 2017 complex for VTA at Ratmalana as one of the many activities of the RPPF ADB Loan 42251- 081. The Ratmalana Vocational training school complex is expected to provide training for 270 Sri Lankans a year in the industrial and service sectors. The establishment of the Vocation Training School will cater to the new employment opportunities opening up in the surrounding area which will simultaneously contribute to the reduction in unemployment in the Western province of the country. This project is mainly seen as a tool for poverty alleviation, allowing youth in the area to directly access training needs in the industrial sector, service sector and hospitality sector. As industrial and service sector development is being promoted in the country, there is bound to be increased interest in these sectors as a profession and it will attract young people.
1.3 Extent and scope of study The Environmental Assessment was carried out as a requirement of the Feasibility Study for a total of 2 acre 3 route 38.38 of land located within the Colombo District in the Western Province. Proposed work under the project is generally envisaged to involve:
● Construction of a training section on Construction of the Vocational training school complex for VTA with workshop to train quantity surveyor, automobile electrician, industrial electrician, aluminum fabricator. Computer labs to train in computer graphic designing, computer hardware, information and communication sector. It will include lecture halls and other facilities to conduct courses in bakery, cookery and preschool teacher training ● Constriction of septic tanks to hold the waste water directed from the sanitary facilities ● Develop solid and liquid waste management for the complex ● Establishment of storm water drains plan ● Establishment of water and electricity supply plan ● Provisions of road side drainage, improvement of culverts, and other hydrological structures will also be necessary. The Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) was carried out as a requirement of ADB under its safeguards policy to be eligible to be covered under their financing. Under the local legislation, an IEE is not required because it falls under the non-prescribed projects as the scale and location sensitivity are not listed.
The scope of the study has been defined according to the ADB SPS 2012 guidelines and the national regulations. The IEE covers the following areas;
● Assessment of physical, social, economic and environment background of the area. ● Field data collection ● Public consultation with affected people and other relevant authorities. ● Preparation of Basic Information Questionnaires (BIQs) and submission to CEA(Central Environmental Authority) for environment clearance ● Preparation of REA (Rapid Environment Assessment) checklists for ADB categorization
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● Assessment of potential environmental impacts and development of preventive and/or mitigation measures for significant impacts, ● Preparation of Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) ● Preparation of consolidated IEE report SSDP financed by ADB needs to comply with the ADB SPS. Therefore, sub-project to establish the vocational school complex in Ratmalana will be eligible for funding under ADB only if it satisfies the ADB’s SPS requirements (refer sections 1.6), in addition to conformity with environmental legislation of the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL). The project investment is estimated at Rs 200 million. Building designs were made available for the assessment. To prepare the site specific environmental assessment, this information was broadly used to identify the generic issues that are typically associated with such a Vocational training school complex infrastructure development, as proposed under SSDP. Therefore, the purpose of this document is to outline a framework for environmental assessment and management, giving details of potential environmental issues and impacts along with mitigation measures to be adopted in the form of an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), which will serve as the basis for environmental monitoring and adoption of corrective action. It will be made available for public review and comment in appropriate locations in Sri Lanka and as per ADB’s Public Information disclosure policy.
1.4 Objective of IEE Report Main objective of this IEE report is to prepare a comprehensive account of the current environment condition of the selected site for the construction of the VTI at Ratmalana in Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat, Colombo District. It also aims to identify any potential negative environmental or social impacts in the immediate vicinity or surrounding areas that maybe short term or long term. Recommendations will be provided for mitigating any negative impacts wherever possible through the ESMP. The ESMP will include the recommended institutional arrangements for monitoring activities for identified environmental issues. The IEE will address current physical, ecological, economic and social background of the subproject, anticipated environmental impacts that will arise due to project activities, necessary measures that have to be adopted to mitigate them and public views and suggestions regarding the project.
Accordingly, a single consolidated IEE report will be submitted for ADB and also be made available to all relevant government agencies namely, to facilitate their decision making.
It is expected that the IEE will be reviewed and cleared by CEA, as applicable, under the prevailing national environmental legislation prior to the approval of disbursement of funds.
1.5 Methodology Environmental Assessment of the project has been performed in accordance with following policies and guidelines
● ADB SPS 2009 and EA Guidelines 2003 ● Policy and Legal Framework of Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL)
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The report also conforms to the requirements of ―Environmental Social Management Framework established for SSDP.
During the site visit, the REA, IP and IR checklists were filled out and the findings incorporated in the preparation of the IEE. Site inspection of proposed project was carried out on 5th July 2016 and 2nd March 2017(refer Annex 01(a) for details). During the inspection, the following activities were carried out:
1. Assessment of the existing location and the surrounding environment of the public VTI locations 2. Identification of sensitive areas, archaeological sites and historical sites located in or near the project Project associated impacts were considered as special and significant i.e. impacts regarding hydrology, ecology and social issues. Direct observations were made to identify trees at the site, important fauna, water resources, land use pattern, environmental sensitivity of the selected site.
Qualitative information was also gathered from village and respective authorities to understand the general social and environmental background of the project areas including existing social and environmental problems. At the same time, information was collected to prepare Basic Information Questionnaire (BIQ) for environment clearance (Refer annex 02). Public consultation meetings were carried out with affected parties to get their current perception on the project. These consultations were done on site. Their views and suggestions are incorporated in the report. This information is also used to address Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM).
A stakeholder consultation was held with representatives from government sector such as VTA, Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat, Industrial sector, the community, CECB designing consultants, VTA officials on the 2nd March 2017 at the Divisional Secretariat, Ratmalana. At this meeting the design architects from the CECB explained in details the structural lay out of the building. (Refer annex 03 and Annex 04 for details)
Secondary information for the report was gathered from printed materials and other sources of Government Departments, Authorities and relevant websites etc. Key informants from the SLRDC were contacted by telephone. On 29th March 2017 the TMS consultants, SSDP environmental safe guard cell officer and the chief engineer discussed with the SLLRDC officials on the possible risk of water logging and flooding risk in the area. Subsequently consultant requested that the SSDP further request information and possible mitigatory measures from SLLRDC on this.
An ESMP (Annex 05) has been prepared for the project and is included in this report.
1.6 Structure of IEE Report Inorder to fully meet all requirements, the IEE report generally follows the ADB SPS 2009 and EA Guidelines 2003. Structure of the IEE report is organized as follows: According to the ADB policy, environmental assessment report should include:
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A. Executive Summary B. Policy, Legal, and Administrative Framework C. Description of the Project D. Description of the Environment (Baseline Data) E. Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures F. Analysis of Alternatives G. Information Disclosure, Consultation, and Participation H. Grievance Redress Mechanism I. Environmental Management Plan J. Conclusion and Recommendation Introduction: Provides an identification of the project with its scope and project proponent, and provides justification for the IEE. It also presents the organization of the IEE and applicable environmental regulations.
Policy, Legal, and Administrative Framework: This section discusses the national and local legal and institutional framework within which the environmental assessment is carried out. It also identifies project-relevant international environmental agreements to which the country is a party.
Description of the Project: In accordance with the ADB SPS 2009 and EA Guidelines 2003, this section provides detailed description of the project, need of the project, project location, and magnitude of operation, environmental category of the project and implementation schedule.
Description of the Environment: Provides a description of potentially affected environment. The description is based on available documentation, statistical data, and meetings with government authorities, affected parties (AP), field visits and investigations.
Screening of the Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures: Provides an assessment of potential impacts of the proposed Vocational training school complex. Development in the light of existing conditions, together with recommended actions to prevent and/or otherwise mitigate unavoidable impacts expected to be incorporated as integral parts of the Project.
Institutional Requirements and Grievance Redress Mechanism: Provides a description of responsible parties to implement, administration and supervision of the project, address concerns, complaints and grievances of affected population regarding environmental performance of the project.
Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan: Provides a plan for implementing and monitoring recommended mitigation measures for addressing environmental issues and specifies responsible agencies, location and timing for implementing mitigation measures.
Public Consultation and Information Disclosure: Information on public participatory consultations with experts and local administration is presented in this section.
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Conclusions and Recommendations: Ultimate conclusions and recommendations which are finalized by the consultant are stated here with analysis of currently available data.
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2 Policy, Legal, and Administrative Framework
2.1 Applicable measurable environmental legislations In Sri Lanka, there are over 70 laws that directly or indirectly relate to protecting and conserving the natural environment and human health. While most of these laws address specific issues pertaining to environment in the respective sector, it was the introduction and enactment of the National Environmental Act (NEA) that provided the overarching legal basis for regulation of pollution and protection of the environment in a comprehensive manner. The following section outlines the broad legal and institutional framework in Sri Lanka for environmental management, relevant to the proposed project. The legislations relevant to the project are listed below. Further details are provided in Annex 06. This project comes under the purview of the following sector level Acts. NEA IEE procedures are detailed in the following sections. However the EPL procedure under the CEA is explained in Annex 07 along with the rest of the laws that are listed below
a) The Constitution of Sri Lanka (Articles 18, 27(14), Articles 154 (A), 9, 19 and (III) 17) b) National Environmental Act No. 47 of 1980 (and its amendments of 1988) EIA is covered under this Act c) Disaster Management Act No. 13 of 2005 d) Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. 15 of 1987 e) Flood Protection Ordinance, Act No. 22 of 1955 f) Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation Act No 15 of 1968 g) Civil Aviation Act, No. 14 of 2010 h) State Land Ordinance, Act No. 13 of 1949 i) Soil Conservation Act, No. 25 of 1951 j) Mines and Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992 k) Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance, Act No. 49 of 1983 l) Forest Ordinance, No 17 of 1907 (and amendments) m) National Water Supply and Drainage Board Law of No. 2 of 1974 n) National Policy for Rural Water Supply and Sanitation of 2001 o) Prevention of Mosquito Breeding, Act No. 11 of 2007 p) The Urban Development Authority, Law, No 41 of 1978 q) Municipal Council Ordinances and Acts – Urban Council Ordinance 61 of 1939, Act 29 of 1947, Act 18 of 1979, and Act 13 of 1979 r) Land Acquisition Act No. 09 in 1950 and subsequent amendments in 1983 1nd 1986 s) The National Involuntary Resettlement Policy of 2001text t) Land Acquisition Regulations of 2008
National Environmental (Amendment) Act 47 of 1980 and its amendments
This is the law that incorporates and covers all aspects of the environment in Sri Lanka. The National Environmental Act (NEA) No. 47 of 1980 is the basic national decree for protection and management of the environment. The NEA has gone through several amendments in the
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I. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedure for major development projects has been published in 1993 and is available with the CEA. The EIA process is implemented through designated Project Approving Agencies (PAAs). The screening, scoping, formulation of initial environmental examination (IEE), environmental management plan (EMP) and procedures for IEE and EMP disclosure and public comments will be governed by NEA of 1980 and its subsequent amendments of 1988 and 2000, and by environmental regulations. Under the national regulations, the current development project of the VTI Vocational Training school complex does not require an IEE because it is not within a designated protected area. II. The Environmental Protection License (EPL) is a procedure for the control of pollution. Regulations pertaining to this process have been published in 1990 and are available with the CEA EPL is issued on the regulations are gazette under Gazette Extraordinary No. 1533/16 dated January 25,2008, for a variety of sectors involving in manufacturing, construction and services. National laws and regulations that can be relevant to the project are briefly described in Table 2. Details on these applicable laws are covered in Annex 06.
National laws and regulations relevant to the project
Table 3: Applicable national laws and regulations relevant to the project
Laws and Regulations Provisions and main content
National Environmental Act No.47 of 1980, The NEA is a framework environmental Amendment No.56 of 1988, and other statute that makes provision for: Amendments - protection, management and enhancement of environment, - for regulation, maintenance and control of quality of environment - For the prevention and control of pollution by implementing the proposed project. National Environmental (Noise Control) Regulates maximum allowable noise levels Regulations No. 01 of 1996 for construction activities during proposed project activities depending on location. National Environmental (Protection & Provides standards for discharging effluents Quality) Regulations, No. 01 of 1990 into inland surface water during proposed project activities. National Environmental (Environmental Provides standards and criteria under which Protection Licensing) Regulation No 1533/16 emission, discharge levels, waste of 2008. management, are regulated for the proposed
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activity
The Urban Development Authority, Law, No The UDA monitors urban areas, including 1 41 of 1978 km. inland from the coasts in all areas of the coastal zone, and develops land use policies for designated development areas. Disaster Management Act No. 13 of 2005 The act provides for a framework for DRM and addresses disaster management (DM) holistically, leading to a policy shift from response based mechanisms to a proactive approach towards disaster risk reduction. Under which the VTA center will be required to propose an evacuation plan that enables to relocate occupants of the training center in case of a disaster. Sri Lanka Land Reclamation And Is empowered to take legal action against Development Corporation Act unauthorized reclamation activities and pollution of inland water bodies as well. VTA authority will be required to obtain approval as to the proposed storm water drainage plan.
Civil Aviation Act, No. 14 of 2010 Civil aviation authority is empowered to grant the height clearance for building. Since the VTA vocational training complex will be a storied construction the designing of the building should not exceed 40m according the Civil Aviation Authority. The act regulates the structure of high-rise buildings more than 3 floors located within 500 m and 6 km from any airport The VTA will be required to obtain permission clearance certificate from the Civil aviation authority prior to construction once the plans receive council approval..
Municipal Council Ordinances and Acts – The Municipal Councils and Urban Councils Urban Council Ordinance 61 of 1939, Act 29 share with Pradeshiya Sabhas powers of 1947, Act 18 of 1979, and Act 13 of 1979 regarding the approval of buildings plans, control of solid waste disposal, sewerage and other public utilities. Under these laws, new constructions and modifications to current buildings require approval of Dehiwala Mt Lavinia Municipal council.
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Geological Survey and Mines Bureau Regulates exploration of minerals, mining, (GSMB) Act No. 33 of 1992 transportation processing, trading in export of mineral products and usage of quarries and sand mines in the country. Irrigation Act No. 23 of 1983 An Act to formulate policies and programs relating to irrigation, reservoirs, water course, water resources management and prevention of pollution of rivers, streams and other water recourses. Promotion, construction, operation and maintenance of irrigation schemes, drainage and flood control in the country. Regulations of Local Authorities Regulates and control actions and methods taking place within the command area relevant to government laws and regulations.
National Water Supply & Drainage Board To control waterworks and sewerage works Law, No. 2 of 1974 installed for joint schemes and undertake exclusively supply of water which includes construct intakes, filters, tanks, aqueducts, and other works and certificate of conformity to prescribed requisites regarding plumbing and drainage
The following table (Table 03) indicates key clearances and permits that should be obtained for the proposed project.
Table 4: Key clearance and permits need for the project activities
Project stage Clearance and permit Activity Relevant Agency Pre-Construction Environment Clearance Implementation of the CEA Stage (Although project clearances and approval need to Clearance for Implementation of the UDA be obtained development activities project and during construction of the preconstruction building. They will stage it is valid direct to obtain throughout the approval from the project cycle. Council and CEA However this Height clearance Located near the air Sri Lanka Air force plan take off path need should be to obtain clearance renewed before Mining License for use Operation of quarries, GS & MB expiry date of material in borrow areas and other construction such as material extraction site
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sand, metal clay mining.
Local Government Operation of disposal Local Authority Authorities building sites, burrow areas, (Ratmalana approval and trade disposal sites, labour Pradeshiya Saba) license camp. Trade license for the operation of the restaurant. Adhere to building regulation for coastal zone
Approval for removal of Site clearance to have DS trees on site space for the building and to provide aces and material storage
Consent to Ceylon Remove and relocate Ceylon Electricity Electricity board the high tension Board electricity wires since it is obstructing Consent from relevant Construction of Urban development government agencies building and culverts authority, CEA and other drainage systems etc.
Operation Water Supply Supply of potable NWSDB water for the facility and supply the certification of pumping drainage
2.2 ADB Compliance requirements Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Safeguard Policy
All projects funded by ADB must comply with ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). The purpose of the Policy is to ensure that the projects undertaken as part of programs funded under ADB loans are environmentally sound, are designed to operate in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, and are not likely to cause significant environmental, health, or safety hazards. Safeguard policies operational policies seeks to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse environmental and social impacts, including protecting the rights of those likely to be affected or marginalized by the development activity. ADB’s safeguard policy statement (SPS) sets out the policy objectives, scope and triggers, and principles for three key safeguard areas that is the Involuntary Resettlement Policy, Policy on Indigenous Peoples, Environmental policy. These three safeguard policies involve a structured process of impact
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ADB is committed to the principles of host-country responsibility for measures to mitigate adverse environmental and social impacts. ADB in funded projects shall therefore comply with host-country laws, regulations and standards, as well as requirements by which the host country is bound under international agreements.
ADB Categorization and Screening Process
ADB carries out project screening and categorization at the earliest stage of project preparation when sufficient information is available for this purpose. Screening and categorization is undertaken to (i) reflect the significance of potential resources required for the safeguard measures; and (iii) determine disclosure requirements.
ADB uses a classification system to reflect the significance of a project’s potential environmental impacts. A project’s category is determined by the category of its most environmentally sensitive component, including direct, indirect, cumulative, and induced impacts in the project’s area of influence. Each proposed project is scrutinized as to its type, location, scale, and sensitivity and the magnitude of its potential environmental impacts. Projects are assigned to one of the following four categories:
● Category A. A proposed project is classified as category A if it is likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts that are irreversible, diverse, or unprecedented. These impacts may affect an area larger than the sites or facilities subject to physical works. An environmental impact assessment is required. ● Category B. A proposed project is classified as category B if its potential adverse environmental impacts are less adverse than those of category A projects. These impacts are site-specific, few if any of them are irreversible, and in most cases mitigation measures can be designed more readily than for category A projects. An initial environmental examination is required. ● Category C. A proposed project is classified as category C if it is likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts. No environmental assessment is required although environmental implications need to be reviewed. ● Category FI. A proposed project is classified as category FI if it involves investment of ADB funds to or through a FI (financial intermediary) ● Involuntary Resettlement. ADB will screen all projects to determine whether or not they involve involuntary resettlement. For a project involving involuntary resettlement, a resettlement plan will be prepared that is commensurate with the extent and degree of the impacts.
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● Indigenous Peoples. ADB will screen all projects to determine whether or not they have potential impacts on Indigenous Peoples. For projects with impacts on Indigenous Peoples, an Indigenous Peoples plan will be prepared. ● Information Disclosure. In line with ADB’s Public Communications Policy, ADB is committed to working with the borrower/client to ensure that relevant information (whether positive or negative) about social and environmental safeguard issues is made available in a timely manner, in an accessible place, and in a form and language(s) understandable to affected people and to other stakeholders, including the general public, so they can provide meaningful inputs into project design and implementation. This project is an environment category B projects that requires an IEE. Under such circumstances, the IEE is regarded as the final environmental assessment report. For Category B projects deemed environmentally sensitive, the IEE should be submitted to the Board at least 120 days prior to the Board consideration. In addition to the IEE will be made available to Board members upon request. The Bank may make the IEE available to locally affected groups and NGOs, upon request, through the Board Member of the GRM concerned, or through the Bank’s Depository Library program.
Public Consultation
ADB’s Public Communications Policy, ADB is committed to working with the borrower/client to ensure that relevant information (whether positive or negative) about social and environmental safeguard issues is made available in a timely manner, in an accessible place, and in a form and language(s) understandable to affected people and to other stakeholders, including the general public, so they can provide meaningful inputs into project design and implementation.
Enforcement, Review and Grievance Redress
Complaints pertaining to environmentally adverse impacts are initially dealt with by project authorities. In this particular instance it will be the VTA. If project authorities fail to resolve them, the complaints are referred to the provincial CEA offices with the help of the line department and agencies. Delays in completing hearings are frequently noted. Resorting to the court system for redress is always an option available to a grieved party
A grievance redress mechanism (GRM) is part of any project supported by international and regional development agencies such as ADB or World Bank. The GRM is a bottom-up, multi-tiered structure starting from the division level and rising to district and national levels. The local environmental regulatory framework does not provide for an institutionalized GRM other than the web-based complaint window at the Government Information Centre. Complaints are recorded and handled by district offices, and several such complaints are arbitrated by CEA in Colombo. The ESMF of the program will establish a GRM for program activities at district level and outline procedures of its establishment, functions, powers, membership and budget
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2.3 Comparison of the National legislation and ADB Requirements The above description of national environmental law and ADB policy indicate that the two systems are similar but then there are certain aspects in which ADB policy is more demanding than the Sri Lankan procedure. The main differences are as follows.
ADB Bank classifies projects supported by them under categories A, B, C and FI considering ecological impact, cultural heritage, resettlement and other factors. However in the Sri Lankan legislation, EIA is carried out only if a developer seeks to implement projects listed as “prescribed projects” included in the Gazette Extra Ordinary No. 772/22 dated 24thJune 1993. According to the Sri Lankan legislation EIA is not required in other instances, while Asian Development Bank guidelines requires limited EIA or IEE for the B category projects, and an environmental review of projects that are not expected to produce environmental impacts (category C).An Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) is not mandatory in Sri Lanka. However, the PAA will request the project proponent to prepare an ESMP, to address any potential environmental and social issues as well as incorporate the PAA/CEA’s approval conditions. Ideally, all EIAs and IEEs which identifies adverse environmental impacts should prepare an EMP as part of the report. The Asian Development Banks guidelines require ESMPs for all categories of projects and provide detailed instructions on the content. The national legislation takes into account the issue of involuntary resettlement through the National Involuntary Resettlement Policy (NIRP) 2001at any land acquisition whether it is public or state. NIRP requires that comprehensive resettlement frameworks be prepared where 20 families or more are affected irrespective of source of funding. ADB recognizes this importance of involuntary resettlement and tries to avoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible; minimize involuntary resettlement by exploring project and design alternatives; enhance, or at least restore, the livelihoods of all displaced persons in real terms relative to pre-project levels.
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3 Project Description
3.1 Type of Project The proposed project will involve the construction of a 2 storied building.Ground floor –for training in, computer hardware, metal fabrication, automobile workshops. All these workshops are with, storage rooms, instructor rooms, student changing rooms. The floor is with toilets for the students and lobby and an office. Staff accommodation and staff toilets are provided in another building close by 1st floor– Section is demarcated for quantity surveying, preschool education, cook and bakery, work tops and workshops. This floor also consists of a section to conduct computer graphic design courses and to train computer hardware technicians.
This will be built on 2 acre 3 route 38.38 perches land which is owned by VTA. The land was given by the RDA to VTA ( Refer Annex 8). The strategic location of this training school will further enhance the opportunity for students carry out their academic and practical assignment.
3.2 Category of Project Based on the ADB REA Checklist, this project will be categorized as ADB environment category B. Thus the IEE serves as the complete Environment Assessment for the proposed project to satisfy ADB requirement.
VTA will be required to obtain an environmental recommendation letter or EPL from CEA for the project since the training center will provide labs and automobile workshops for trainees. It is proposed that during the second stage of the project an adjoining building to be constructed to provide logistic facilities (hostel) for trainees. Since this fall under the second stage of project planning at the time of this report writing we were not informed of the number of students expected to be given accommodation within this building. The NEA regulations stipulates that hostels and similar dwelling places where occupancy level is 25 or more boarders and less than 200 boarders fall under EPL category B. The NEA regulations stipulates that vehicle repairing or maintaining garages excluding spray painting or mobile air conditioning activities fall under EPL category C.
According to the BIQ the proposed project falls in to the un-prescribed category. CEA consent for the vocational train school development project under un-prescribed category has to be obtained through a letter. (Annex 02- BIQ has been filled out and ready to be submitted to CEA for environment clearance.)
VTA will be required to obtain approval from the Dehiwala Mount Laviania Municipal Council on the proposed lay out plan prior to site clearance. They will be required to adopt design alteration to minimize the risk of a flooding and 30 m express road way development that is proposed on the north west of the project site. VTA would be required to leave adequate reservation on the adjoining road development since it will limit the functional space of the vocational training complex that is established under the project.
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The domestic waste water that will be generated during the operation of the facility will be collected to a septic tank and disposed at regular intervals. The project management unit of the SSDP will need to reestablish the road drainage and the storm water drainage system for the inserdproject site since proper mechanism is not available at the moment. It would necessary to seek proper approval from the SLLRDC on requirement of marinating the storm water flow and the release of such discharge to the adjoin canal. At the time of this report preparation we have instructed the SSDP to contact the SLLRDC and obtain further instruction on flood risk assessment. (Annex 9 - Letter dated 4th April 2017 addressed to Additional General Manager, SLLRDC)
Since it is located within the 2.2 km radius of the Ratmalana airport prior to construction this will require to obtain the height clearance certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka. The CECB the consultants who have been engaged for designing the project has requested permission for height clearance from the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka the high rise structure that will be proposed on site. The Director General of Civil aviation has granted provisional clearance with limits that the building height should not exceed more than 40m. However according to the letter council drawings depicting the building elevation singed by a charted architect engineer require to be submitted along with Form No CAA/AE/06/04 to the authority for prior to construction. (Refer Annex 10 letter dated 11th of January 2017 for provisional approval)
The impacts associated with the construction stage are temporary, short term and can be managed by adhering to the EMP developed in this IEE for the project. However storm water drainage system is important part of this project.
3.3 Location Land at plan No 383, 1 st Cross Lane, Kawdana Road is in the Western Province of Sri Lanka and is located in Dehiwala Divisional Secretariat, Colombo District. The site is 2km from Ratmalana airport and 3.8km to Dehiwala Mount Lavinia MC. It is also 1km from the Fire Service Department. It is 420 m from the B389 Ratmalana- Mirihana road. The Ratmalana Industiral zone is located 2.35kmkm from the site. The site is located in, Kurudugahawatte GN, Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat, Colombo District. Ratmalan was known as “MapaPatuna” during ancient times.
The proposed project site is 2 acre 3 route 38.38 perches of relatively flat terrain in the Western province of Sri Lanka. The site is located in Ratmalana, Katukuruduwatta GND, Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat, Colombo District. Adjoining two properties are state owned The site is located 2 km from the Dehiwala, 420m from Attidiya, 1.5km from Galle Road, and 1.2km from Kawdana. The proposed area is demarcated by Kawdana road to the North and Dehiwala canal to the south and is rectangular in shape. The land was previously used to dump waste materials and dredged soil from the canal. Adjoining properties are currently home gardens that are privately owned. See Annex 11 for site plan.
The land was owned by SLLRDC and was reclaimed and then handed over to RDA. RDA then transferred the land to VTA to compensate for the land that was taken from VTA at
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Baseline road for the expansion of the road. There are no legal issues that are associated as result of this land transfer (refer Annex 8 - detail letter issued by RDA on land transfer). At the time of the report preparation we had request SSDP obtain letter certifying that there are no legal issues associated with this land. However it was not available to be include in this report.
At the time of the report preparation provisional approval for the development had not been granted by the Dehiwala Mount Lavinia MC. The Ministry of Skill Development and Vocational training is in the process of obtaining approval from the SLLRDC and CEA since the project area is newly reclaimed wetland area though in a built up area.
At the time of the site inspection, the land composed of scrub vegetation and no trees.
Figure 1: Location map of project site
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Source: https://www.google.lk/maps/@6.829237,80.0981046,10z
3.4 Need for the project With the rapid and large scale development initiatives of the government in the Western Province, the economy is expected to grow at an impressive pace. The growth in economy will demand for more and varied skilled manpower in the province. This VTI institution at Kawdana, Dehiwala will provide training to effectively meet some of the challenges of providing the skilled human resources to man the vibrant economic activities in the province and provide employed for youth in the region.
Establishment of a Vocational Training School complex will facilitate youth in the Western Provinces to realize their career aspirations in the industrial and service sectors focusing on the increasing demand in the hotel sector. At the moment the Ratmalana VTI center conducts its courses in a temporary facility. Once the permanent vocational training center is established, it will provide the trainees with proper space and well equipped labs with opportunity to get hands on experience as it will become a self-contained training unit. Additionally the new facility will give the trainees the opportunity to learn and acquiring skills to become quantity surveyors, automobile mechanics, industrial electricians, aluminum fabricators, aluminum technicians, computer graphic designer. Computer hardware technician, information and communication technician, cooks, bakers and Preschool teachers.
3.5 Analysis of Alternatives Sitting of the project in Ratmalana is important since it is already being conducted in a make shift site in close proximity of the site. Close proximity of the permanent venue to the temporary one will be logistically favorable for the trainees and trainers as they are used to the area. The selected site is located in a spacious land that is easily accessible with many access roads. SR 2 (involuntary resettlement issues) will not be triggered as it was a dysfunctional area and there are no settlement issues concerning the property. The land is also not sited anywhere near any indigenous communities or persons and therefore does not trigger SR 3 (indigenous people).
3.6 Size and Magnitude of the Project This building will be composed of two stories from ground level to first floor with infrastructure. The total floor area of the building will be 30,000 Sq. ft. The type of construction and the number of floors with the function is indicated in section 3.1. Other structures marked on the council layout map including the, sewage and septic tank and water tank. Details of each of the levels are given below:
Ground Floor: Includes, aluminum fabricators workshop, automobile electrician workshops, electricians workshop and cook baker. All these workshops are with, storage rooms, instructor rooms, student changing rooms. The floor is with toilets for the students and lobby and an office. (Refer Council Layout Annex 11)
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First floor level: Section is demarcated for quantity surveying class rooms. This floor also consist of a section to conduct classes in Computer Graphics Designing, Preschool education, Information and communication technology.(Refer Council Layout Map Annex 11)
The Vocational training school complex is designed based on the green concept that includes energy saving systems such as inverter type air conditioning, LED Lighting and rain water harvesting. The wastewater that is generated from the facility will be directed to a treatment plant treatment and then released for irrigation within premises. The building structure will be designed on a slab and beam with Alume Zinc roofing (marine quality) all doors and windows will be powder coated aluminum. Other design considerations include fire safety, air conditioning, septic tank for collection of waste water and sewage, landscaping.
3.7 Cost of the Project The total cost estimated for major items associated with the proposed project (including earth work, pavement, drainage structures and construction of buildings) have been established by application of appropriate unit rates to the estimated work item quantities derived from the results of surveys, test results and design analysis for the project carried. The estimated cost is 200 million.
3.8 Proposed Schedule for Implementation Present feasibility and detailed engineering design of the VTA school complex project were completed in September and October 2016.Detailed designs and bid documents will be completed in November 16 to June 17 and tender for civil work will be awarded to the successful contractor, by December 2017. The construction will take place for 24 months including procurement of equipment installation and testing operation of the Vocational Training school complex. All work should therefore be completed by the end of May 2019. ADB is the funding agency for detailed engineering design and civil works.
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Table 4: Schedule of Implementation, new vocational training school development project at Ratmalana
Scheduled Implementation plan for Vocational training center at Ratmalana
Description of 2016 2017 2018 2019 # scopes Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May
Hiring consultant services for design, construction 1 supervision and contract Administration
Hiring & completion 2 IEE reports
Design and bidding 3 phase
Tender Invitation, 4 Evaluation and Award
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Site Preparation / Land clearance 5 ( removal of bushes and trees)
Environmental conservation work 6 such as tree planting / Landscaping
Civil Construction work up to DPC 7 level with Pile arrangements
Civil Construction work New Building 8 with floor DPC Upto roof top
External sewer 9 drainages and structures
Construction of side 10 drains and drainage systems
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Handing over of the 11 building
Procurement of 12 furniture and equipment
Provision of internal 13 power supply
Equipment 14 installation
Equipment 15 commissioning and training
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4 Description of the Existing Environment of the Project Affected Area
4.1 Description of the Existing Condition of the Project Area The proposed site for the project is by the side of a main road, however there is no proper storm water drainage system around. Drains that release the storm water are absent and not managed. Therefore, due consideration will have to be given to proper storm water drainage to prevent water logging. As per the design proposal, it is being proposed that the existing ground level (EGL) be raised by about 1m to new finished ground level (FGL) the topography of the land is relatively flat terrain. Prior to site clearance, the land contained scrub vegetation
Presently there are no structures but temporary structures will be set up to be used for the project office which will house the technical officer and the project consultant. On the extreme north western boundary lies the Kawdana-Attidiya Road, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
Water supply for the project site is being sourced through the NWSDB supply. Electricity will be supplied through CEB main grid.
4.2 Description of the Existing Environment of the Project Area The Ratmalana DSD spreads over an area of 110.72 sq. km of land and is located on to the left of Colombo District16. Ratmalana DSD bounded by the sea on Ediriwaira Road towards Kawdana on the north, Weras river east, Borupana Road on south and Bodhirukarama on west. Ratmalana DSD bounded by Dehiwala DSD north, Kasbawa DSD east, coastal zone west, Dehiwala DSD south. The land which is below 10 MSL in the DSD falls under the Dehiwala Mt Lavinia Municipal Council limits and it is highly urbanized. (Refer figure 02).
The new Vocational training school complex developed will be located in the Katukurundawatta GN division which has an extent of 1.15 sq. km17.
There are several crucial environmental challenges facing the Ratmalana DSD including improper land use planning, due to high commercial and residential use, water pollution and improper solid waste disposal.
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Figure 2: Location Map with Surrounding DSDs
4.2.1 Geology The region exhibit Hornblende gneiss, Hornblende Biotite gneiss, Biotite . Ratmalana DSD in one extreme borders the coastal belt. The area 0-0.8% which is low hilly terrain comes under the Dehiwala Mt Lavinia Municipal Council. This steep condition impacts positively for the development activities.
Ratmalana DSD consists of 03 soil types. Predominantly red yellow podzolic soil (94.8%). land area Second DSD is Organic soli (Bog and half bog soil) 2.76%. Ratmalana East, canal near by area consist with Bog and half bog soil. Regasol soil is 2.43%..
At the time of this assessment a soil investigations had already been done by NBRO. According to the NBRO recommendation, the building should be on a floating beam structure as the stability of the ground is poor . The bog soil near the canal system of Ratmalana DS is susceptible to flooding.
4.2.2 Climate Fluctuations of the climatic condition in Ratmalana division are low. Generally this area received high rainfall as in the wet zone low country (WL4). Temperature ranges from 25°c to 30°c. The month of January are dry. Majority of rainfall occurs during the south west monsoonal period (May –September, February) and the second inter monsoonal period (October – November). March to mid of April high radiance of sunlight gives rise to
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Table 5: Variation of annual temperature in the region
Month Monthly Average Tempreture 2015 0C) Average Monthly rainfall Monthly Tempreture (1961- (m..m) rainfall (m..m) 1990) (1961-1990) Max Min Average
January 12.6 69.3 30.8 23.4 27.1 26.4 February 70.3 77.3 31.9 23.5 27.7 26.7 March 299.3 141.5 32.9 24.6 28.8 27.5 April 307.7 246.5 33.3 24.9 29.1 28.0 May 261.7 360.6 33.1 26.4 29.8 28.2 June 315.9 198.4 32.6 25.9 29.2 27.9 July 66.6 132.7 32.3 26.9 29.6 27.5 August 106.6 139.3 32.3 26.5 29.4 27.5 September 599.7 254.9 31.7 25.2 28.5 27.3 October 305.7 371.4 30.7 24.7 27.7 26.9 November 356.4 314.7 31.5 24.4 27.9 26.6 December 310.6 177.8 31.8 24.3 28 26.5 Source: Department of Meteorological
The mean monthly day time and night time relative humidity of the region ranges from 77% - 85%, respectively. Mean values for relative humidity are higher during the monsoonal period.
4.2.3 Water resources Approximately 65% of the households are served with pipe borne water through individual connections for the families. Assuming a household size of 4.5, approximately 160,000 persons are benefited, while approximately 50,000 have to depend on communal taps or dug wells 18. This category is mainly the urban poor who live in underserved settlements and shanties. Around 508 stand pipes and 41 community wells are located in 29 wards in the municipal limits. While the quality of the pipe borne water is satisfactory and it is safe for drinking purposes, however the water from dug wells, especially which are shallow ones are polluted. This is because of the poor drainage and the presence of septic tanks and latrine pits in close proximity to them. The water supply in the Council requires proper planning and management due to its inadequacy as it is erratic with water being unavailable in some parts of the city during peak hours.
4.2.4 Biological Environment There are several environment issues associated with this division which include fragmentation of the ecological recreational sensitive habitats, unplanned sprawling and
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Amidst the well-populated Ratmalana DSD lies the Attidiya Sanctuary which is 1.5km from the site. It is a wetland that is declared under the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance as a Sanctuary. Bordering the famous Bellanwila Buddhist Temple; the sanctuary has a rich and diverse birdlife, despite its comparatively small area. The extent of Attidiya Bird Sanctuary is 372 hectares and it is composed of mangrove swamps, freshwater swamps, and migratory and native water birds species. The Attidiya Bird Sanctuary is well known for its migratory and endemic water birds. It is also home to many butterflies. According to a study done by the Society for Environmental Education, there are some 166 species of birds sighted in the area of which most are residential and around 40 migratory. The area also has a recorded 71 species of butterflies and 44 species of fish19.
In Ratmalana, where many industries are located, the factories discharge raw untreated effluent into open drains leading to natural waterways or low lying land and thereby polluting the ground water table in this area. Further, the fragile eco system of the marsh has been adversely affected by chemical pollution. Many endemic flora and fauna are disappearing. The prime cause for this situation is that industries have been located and encouraged without the provision of necessary infrastructure for the disposal of industrial waste.
To the south of the DSD, the Nadimala canal is linked with Weras Ganga and the marshland surrounding it. The site is located close to Nadimala canal which is linked with Weras Ganga and it acts as a water retention area during heavy rains. Reclamation of these wetlands will increase the risk of flood incidence during the rainy season. This is important as much of the low-lying lands (paddy and wetland) which functioned as water retention areas have been recently filled for development leading to increased risk of flash floods unless a strategic drainage system is put in place and properly maintained. The storm water drainage conditions in Attidiya – Kawadana area is to be improved with the implementation of phase III of the Greater Colombo Flood Control and Environmental Improvement Project20. However the unplanned sprawling of building on the industrial section of the division may impose flooding condition during heavy rains21.
Improper disposal of solid waste is one of the main causes for environmental pollution in Ratmalana.22. Disposal of solid waste is carried out by the Dehiwala Mount Lavinia MC. Dehiwala Mount Lavinia MC limits collection to 150 MT of solid waste per day23. For areas coming under the Dehiwala Mount Lavinia Municipality, labourers and trucks are allocated for waste collection. Out of this majority of solid waste is of organic in origin.
19 Web site: http://amazinglanka.com/wp/bellanwila-attidiya-sanctuary/ 20 Greater Colombo Flood Control and Environmental Improvement Project-2009 21 Divisional Resource Profile 2014-Rathmalana Division 22 Divisional Resource Profile 2014-Rathmalana Division 23 Roberts, B.; Kanaley, T. (Eds.) 2006. Urbanization and sustainability in Asia: Case studies of good practice. Philippines: Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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Water contamination due to sewage is common to Ratmalana DSD. Even though legislation exists for the setting of latrines and wells, these are sometimes not strictly adhered to especially when buildings are located very close to one another in the DSD24. Hence there should be more strict checks when plans are passed by the municipal councils or any other authority responsible for granting permission. Unauthorized housing another major contributory factor.
4.3 Economic Development 4.3.1 Land Use Western Province apart from densely developed central Colombo, Ratmalana is highly urbanized and commercial. About 13.17 sq. km in the DSD is densely populated while most of this region is compose of road ways, industrial build up areas, housing schemes, play grounds, school and religious places. Larger portions of land has been occupied by the Ratmalana Industrial Zone, Ratmalana Airport, Sri Joohn Kotalawala Defense Academy, Irrigation and Railway Department Service quarters. The residential land usage with high density of houses are visible along the coastal belt of the division. Ratmalana is not a plantation area but coconut grows well due to soil condition. The land use system of the region is dominated by houses and settlement followed by industrial and commercial space.
According to the UDA zoning plan the division is demarcated as a tourism zone25. The western limits of the DSD borders the coastal belt (the Mount Lavania beach) well known as a tourist destination closer to Colombo. Therefore, it limits the height of high-rise building to only10 stories considering the geology of the DSD. 4.3.2 Economy and Livelihood About 51.6 % of the Colombo district population’s is engaged in the service sector. The agriculture sector provides employment for 19.3% of the labor force in the Colombo District26. Employment survey reported that wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles, motor cycles and personal and household goods, transport, storage & communication, public administration & defense compulsory social security to be major service sectors in the region.27. (Refer table 6)
24 CEA . 1992. Environmental Profile of the Colombo district 25 Divisional Resource Profile 2014- Ratmalana Division 26Labour Force Survey - Annual Report 2012 27 ibid Page | 45
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Table 6: Data on economically active population surrounding GNDs of Ratmalana 2014
DSD Self Foreign Agri: Livestock and Government Semi gov Private employed Employed others
Aththidiya South 543B 381 588 420 595 630 105 Aththidiya North 543 582 178 2202 99 165 50 Wathumulla 544A 93 72 174 23 42 16 Rathmalana west546 242 151 859 36 58 3 Rathmalana East546C 237 280 416 175 125 15
Wedikanda 546A 557 688 1787 160 303 24
Katukuruduwaththa545 95 138 8094 199 975 35 Galkissa 541 199 200 318 41 269 7 Kawdana west539/42C 310 178 312 98 50 0 Kadawala 543A 911 307 814 212 444 85 Watarappala544B 400 185 790 54 281 11 Vihara 456B 558 368 1018 63 47 5 Piriwena 545 165 83 253 30 85 1 Rathmalana Division 3416 17457 1785 3474 357 Total 4730 Source: Ratmalana divisional secretariat resource profile-2014
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Table 7: Data on economically active population surrounding GNDs with gender representation
Semi Foreign Ind GND Government Private Agriculture Self employed Government Employed ex Total Femal Femal Fema Fem Mal Femal no Male Male Male Female Male Male e e le ale e e Atthidiy 1 a South 193 188 252 336 197 223 330 300 50 55 199 396 2719 543/B Aththidi ya 2 142 143 86 92 584 1618 85 80 0 50 35 64 2979 North/54 3 Wathum 3 ulla 544 50 43 33 39 82 93 19 23 7 9 9 14 421 A Ratmala 4 na/W 97 145 45 76 180 679 31 27 0 3 20 16 1319 546 Ratmala 5 na/E 546 104 133 135 145 187 229 60 65 4 11 60 115 1248 C Wedika 6 nda546 276 281 324 364 915 872 171 132 14 10 105 55 3519 A Katukur 7 uduwatt 31 65 38 100 4660 3434 950 25 21 14 85 114 9537 a 545 A Mt.Lavi 8 99 100 66 134 141 177 111 158 3 4 23 18 1034 nia 541
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West Kawuda 9 159 151 96 82 139 173 29 21 0 0 36 62 948 na539/42 C Kandaw 10 440 471 162 145 414 400 233 211 35 50 105 107 2773 ala 543A Watarap 11 pala 544 165 235 78 107 328 462 132 149 6 5 22 32 1721 B Wihara 12 295 263 188 180 493 525 31 16 1 4 38 25 2059 546 B Privena 13 62 103 35 48 113 140 30 55 0 1 12 18 617 545
2113 2321 1538 1848 8433 9025 2212 1262 141 216 749 1036 30894 Total
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4.3.3 Industries In the Ratmalana DSD, many large scale industries such as Maliban Company, Dantee Pvt (Ltd), Amico industries and several others are located. Ratmalana DSD with its beach is well known for few of the luxury hotels such as Mt Lavinia Beach Hotels, Berjaya Hotel Colombo, serviced apartments and number of well-known restaurants .
4.3.4 Infrastructure Facilities There are large number of restaurant, shops, automobile service center, garages, and saloons in the region.
Considering the educational institutions located within the region include Sir John Kothalawala defense academy and the University, Technical College of Ratmalana. Vocational Training University, School for the Visually and Hearing Impaired Children, Ratmalana airport and State Pharmaceuticals Corporation, etc. There are many main access roads to the Ratmalana DSD being A class roads. There are B class roads within the Ratmalana DSD. The details of the A,B & C class road infrastructure in place in the division are given in Table 7 & 8.
Roads maintain by Road Development Authority in Ratmalana DSD
Table 8: Road Particulars (A and B raods)
S. GN Division Name of the road Grad Length Maintained by No e & (km) No 01 Ratmalana Colombo-Galle-Hambanthota- A 5.75 Road DSD Wellawaya Road Development Authority 02 Ratmalana Rathmalan – Air port Road B 1.30 Road DSD Development Authority
03 Ratmalana Ratmalana –Mirihana Road B 3 Road DSD Development Authority
04 Ratmalana Ratmalana –Kaldemulla Road B 0.82 Road DSD Development Authority
05 Ratmalana Ratmalana –Borupana Road B 2.20 Road DSD Development Authority
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06 Ratmalana Kawdana –Aththidiya Road B 2.50 Road DSD Development Authority
07 Ratmalana Aththidiya –Mt.Laviniya Road B 2.00 Road DSD Development Authority
Table 9: C class roads maintain by Road Development Department in Ratmalana DSD
S. GN Division Maintained by No Name of the road Grade & Length No (km) 1 Ratmalana DSD Aththidiya C 0.8 Road Kuruduwatta Development Department 2 Ratmalana DSD Mt.Laviniya Hotel C 1.5 Road Road Development Department 3 Ratmalana DSD Ratmalana Perevena C 0-0.94 Road Road Development Department 4 Ratmalana DSD Ratmalana Agulana C 0-1.2 Road Beach Road Development Department 5 Ratmalana DSD Ratmalana Kandawala C 0-2 Road Road Development Department 6 Ratmalana DSD Sri Dharmarama Road C 0-1.09 Road Development Department 7 Ratmalana DSD Ratmalana Station C 0-1.6 Road Road Development Department 8 Ratmalana DSD Mt.Laviniya Station C 0-1.2 Road Road Development Department 9 Ratmalana DSD Mt.Laviniya Post C 0-1.18 Road Office Road Development Department 10 Ratmalana DSD Mt.Laviniya Court C 0-0.8 Road Road Development Department Source: RDA & RDD2014 Note: Roads in Sri Lanka which are divided under five classes as follows A,B,C,D,and E, from those ” A” and “B “ class roads are maintained by Road Development Authority. “ C “Class roads are maintained by Road Development Department.
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4.4 Cultural Archaeological and Historical Significance Colombo district is composed of a multi-ethnic and multi-religious population, therefore, there are a variety of places of religious and cultural interest, scattered all over the area. Cultural Archaeological and Historical Significance sites in Ratmalana DSD include historic Pirivena known as Parama Dhamma Chetiya which was instituted in 19th century (1841) for buddhist education28. These are located in close proximity to the site.
4.5 Social and Cultural Development 4.5.1 Population and Community A total of 13 GN Divisions within the Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat. The Ratmalana DS population is 96,272 of which 49,111 (51%) is male and 47,161 (49%) is female29. Katukurundawatte DSD population is about 12,264 of which 5,992 is male and 6,272 is female30
Ratmalana DSD consists predominantly of Sinhalese 75.583%, 8.477% Tamils, 11.971% Muslims, 1.966% Burgher and 1.181% other.
4.5.2 Education Ratmalana DS has about 80 schools of which 6 area national school and majority are preschools. Education level is moderate in the DS with A/L student pass rate at 54.40% .Table 9 provides details of education within project influence area.
Table 10: Details of education within project influence Ratmalana DSDs
Subjects Students facing A/L Failed A/L Passed streams the A/L Arts 168 86 18 Science / Maths 271 189 14 Technology 88 12 40 Commerce 76 41 5
Source: Ratmalana Divisional Resource profile 2014
4.5.3 Health and Educational Facilities Ratmalana DSD consist of 4 government medical centers and 13 private medical centers.
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5 Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
5.1 Environmental Impact Associated with Pre-Construction and Construction Stage This IEE performed for the Vocational training school complex located in Kawdana, Ratmalana Colombo District of Western Province shows that it is a low impact development activity with minor environmental impacts that can be managed if proper mitigation measures are adopted.
5.1.1 Land Acquisition, Re- Settlement of Existing and Indigenous People Outline and Impacts The proposed project government land belonging to VTA. The land is located in the Ratmalana electoral District. To proceed with the project, VTA would be required to obtain a permision from CEA, SLLRDC. Presently CECB has obtained provisional clearance for the building design from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) (Refer annex 10 dated 11/01/2017.). However at the time of this assessment VTA was in the process of obtaining approval from SLLRDC, CEA and Dehiwala Mt Lavinia MC.
There are no issues on land acquisition and resettlement for the proposed activities and therefore no Social and Resettlement Assessment is required. The land was state owned land which is free from any legal issues. ADB SPS SR 2 (Involuntary resettlement) will not be triggered under this project. Also there are no indigenous people in the area and therefore ADB SPS SR 3 (Indigenous People) will not be triggered either. The expected negative impacts are minimal with no prior settlement on the land by formal or informal parties. However, some temporary negative environment and social impacts can be anticipated during the construction phase and also during operation. Since there is no flood risk assessment being carried out at the time of this assessment no predications can be made with regards to flash floods during rainy season.
Mitigation measures Since the project site is already reclaimed land from a wetland and is in close proximity to a wetland and its connecting hydrological system (i.e. Nadimala canal, Weras gaga) in order to evaluate the flood risk, we have guided SSDP to obtain information on flood risk from the SLLRD prior to construction of the building. (Refer Annex 7 letter dated 11th April 2017). However the information letter was not available at the time of this assessment. Prior to the letter the assessment team along with the SSDP staff met the Deputy General Manager Research and Development at SLLRDC to obtain information on the limits and standards that should be adopted to minimse the flood risk in this particular site. So far at the time of this assessment SSDP has not received a clearance letter from SLLRDC on the site being free of flood risk and what measures to be taken in order to avoid such risks.
As the Ratmalana Air port, 2km off from the site prior approval should be obtained from CAA. This process has already been initiated by CECB the consultant engaged for project design. It stipulates that the maximum height of the build should not exceed more than 40m and that the council approved drawing should be submitted to CAA to obtain the clearance
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5.1.2 Design of Vocational Training school complex. Outline and impacts Flaw in the Vocational training school complex design may lead several negative impacts that may influence the students’ wellbeing and function of the training complex. Lack of thermal circulation and lighting condition within the school complex will increase the electricity requirement and cause occupational safety issues for the students and staff. In the absence of a properly designed waste water and solid waste disposal system in the Vocational training school complex it may lead to health and environmental degradation of the immediate surroundings.
In the absence of a disability access such as elevators or stair ways in the building design will prevent disable students from enrolling for the training program. Therefore these aspects will be required to be thought of at the design stage of the project.
Lack of provision of adequate sanitary facilities for the maximum capacity of students and staff can lead to sanitation issues. This may lead to outbreaks of illnesses among the student population.
Mitigation measures ● Overall building design should incorporate design features that improve the energy efficiency and water saving devices. In whole the green building designs principles should be applied wherever possible. ● Ensure maximization of natural lighting and thermal circulation in the building. Employ passive design strategies, including building shape and orientation, passive solar design, and the use of natural lighting, to dramatically impact building energy performance. ● Including safety and health measures with due regard to future maintenance and repairs. The kitchen should be equipped with fire alarms and fire extinguishers. Fire and emergency evacuation routes should be incorporated sufficiently. Gas storage areas should be built in to the designed and should be placed in a place that is ventilated. ● Demarcate an area within the building design for storage of cleaning equipment and garbage storage until disposal. Though a general room has been identified in the lay out plans there is no garbage collection area that is being demarcated. ● To avoid overcrowding of the sanitary facilities it is important that in the design the toilets should be constructed based on the ratio 1:25 within the hostels.. ● Design a waste water sewage tank that has a low operation cost and requires minimal maintenance. It should be properly designed to separate the sewage and the bathing water so that it does not exceed the limits of the occupancy level of the building. The
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choice of technology will depend on volume of wastewater and sewage generated; economy of scale; regulatory requirements, etc. .
5.1.3 Temporary floods Outline and impacts Though some parts of Ratmalana have been identified as flood risk areas by the DMC, the current location does not fall within this category though prior clearance should be sought. The site is 200m from a water logged area that is connected with the Nadimala canal. Since the project premises are near the water body and is a reclaimed wetland and no proper storm water drainage system is in place around the property and the high water table, there will be a risk of temporary flooding. Poor non-availability of drainage facilities on the Plot no 303, 1st cross lane, Kawdana road, Attidiya, Dehiwala is another factor contributing to local flooding. In addition, blockage of existing natural drainage paths due to construction activities will also create temporally floods. The natural path of draining and water flow has been obstructed as a result of reclamation of the land.
Flood condition would also lead to the following: ● Increase of mosquitoes and other vectors increasing health risk. ● Aesthetics of the surrounding buildings could be affected due to mud and sedimentation transport due to flooding.
Mitigation measures A hydrological study should be carried out to determine best ways to avoid flooding. Information should be sought out from SLLRDC on this account. This include information such as the recommended fill level prior to development of the site (Refer annex 7 details). Especially during the rainy season construction temporary and permanent drains to manage the flood waters in the area. Construction activities may not be aggravate flooding condition in the area if mitigation is followed by the contractor. Migratory measures that could be adopted are.
● Maintain design features such as drainage structures. ● Alter the building design for mitigation and adaptation to flash floods ● Propose a storm water drainage system to capture flood waters during heavy rain and reduce runoff. ● Reduce the inflow locations adjacent to the site, i.e. the side drains of the road need to be constructed by the relevant authorities (RDA). ● Observe and evaluate the drains available on site and identify the gaps and adopt possible measures to drain the Vocational training school complex premises of the flood waters during the rainy periods ● Drains should be cleaned regularly to ensure smooth flow. ● Avoid construction of sanitation or other facilities that will use and store harmful materials in areas that flood.
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● Temporary earth drains should be provided until required line or earth drains are provided after excavation and other construction activities.
5.1.4 Resources mobilization and selection of land for temporary use Outline and impacts Inadequacy of space for storage of machinery and material during construction may lead to clogging of drains, water logging conditions on site, deterioration of construction material. Mobilization of resources for the project construction activities such as space, human capital and physical resources is a major task that should be carried out at an early stage of the project. Allocation of space for storage yard for construction material, labour camp, project office, accommodation are activities that require consider able amount of space. These activities can create social and environmental impacts such as conflicts between workforce and surrounding communities.
Mitigation measures
Therefore availability of land for construction related activities is very important. Adequate provision should be made on site to mobilize the construction equipment, vehicles and other construction materials. Adequate provision and space should be made on site to mobilize the construction equipment, vehicles and other construction materials.
Store the construction material without obstructing the drains. Selection of lands should be undertaken by the contractors carefully, away from environmental and public sensitive areas in accordance with local laws, regulations and in close consultation with villagers and municipal council of Dehiwala Mount Lavania. If any public land is selected, obtain official permits from the relevant authorities such as the DS of Ratmalana and compensation/rent for consuming the selected sites will also be essential. Selection of local un-skilled and skilled workers for the proposed construction activities can reduce the requirement of land for labour camps on a large scale.
5.1.5 Extraction, transportation and storage of construction materials Outline and impacts All construction materials for the project are sourced from the Kaluthara district. In general extraction of construction materials on a large scale can have negative impact such as noise, air, water, soil pollution, reduction of scenic beauty and impact on the natural ecosystem. In this instance the amount of soil removed is fairly small, therefore the impact is expected to be minimal.
Mitigation measures ● Extraction of construction materials should be undertaken only from mines and quarries approved by Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB).
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● Gravel for the compaction and filling is supplied from government authorized pits. If new material extraction sites need to be located, those should exclude areas which are public and environmentally sensitive. ● Burrow areas shall not be opened without permission of the site engineer. ● Environmental requirements and guidelines issued by the CEA, GSMB and LAs should be followed with respect of locating material extraction sites, other operations and rehabilitation of extraction sites at the end of use. ● Earth and rock out crops available from excavation of project site can be used for embankment materials under approval of the site engineer. ● Regular sprinkling of water to eliminate dust. Tarpaulin covering is mandatory on trucks/lorries which are used for transporting materials and all construction materials (sand, gravel, metal, cement) should be stored with proper covering. ● Transport, loading and unloading of construction materials should not cause a nuisance to surroundings by way of noise, vibration and dust. All drivers should have valid license for the category of vehicles they drive and follow the speed limits of roads. Construction materials should not exceed the carrying capacity of trucks and the local road. ● Storage of construction materials should be located sufficiently away from the road frontage. Sand, rubble, metal bitumen and cement should be covered. All cement, bitumen (barrels), oil and other chemicals should be stored and handled on an impervious surface above ground level (e.g. concrete slab) and should be enclosed ensuring that no storm water flows in to the structures. There should be adequate ventilation to avoid accumulation of fumes and offensive odor that could be harmful.
5.1.6 Extreme climatic events and disaster Outline and impacts Extreme climate events such as intense rainfall (flooding), cyclone, etc. These may cause damages to lives and properties within the project site. As the project site is 1km away from the Attidiaya Sanctuary, 200m from a water logged area that is connected with the Nadimala canal, it is located in a flood risk area. Therefore, special attention has to be placed on disaster preparedness in case of a flash flood.
Mitigation measures Several mitigation measures can be adopted and these include adoption of disaster risk reduction strategy and preparedness. This would include: ● Identification of an emergency evacuation point in the building and placing emergency alarm system in the building to warn the student population of any such situations. ● Emergency drills should be carried out regularly. ● The building at the site should be designed and constructed in a way to avoid and minimize the impacts of flooding. Measures need to be taken to prevent a flash floods. Required inputs should be sought from architects and engineers regarding this.
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o The architectural design should be geared to accommodate flood related disaster. o Adopt measure suggested by SLRDC on construction on this site refer the soil report. o Design and construction must be adequate to resist the anticipated forces of flash floods o Place fire emergency equipment and facilities like fire extinguisher/water hose, first aid boxes, whistles, torch lights etc. inaccessible points as disaster preparedness measures.
5.1.7 Effect on local road network Since material is sourced from locations at some distance away from the development site, material transportation has to be done from outside areas through the rural road network. The carrying capacity of the by lane often not sufficient to cater to the vehicular load. This often causes damage to the roads. Though municipal council is maintaining the road around the project site, they do not have the financial capacity to engage in such unplanned maintenance activities.
The transportation of construction material may also block the access roads. Loading and unloading shuttering and metal poles and handling of heavy objects may increase the risk and injury to workers.
Mitigation measures ● As best management practice contractor needs to identify areas, roads which he intends to use for transportation of goods using heavy trucks. ● The contractor should obtain permits from Urban Council to use local roads prior to transportation of machineries and equipment. ● If construction vehicles are likely to cause damage to public roads, provision should be made for their repair and restoration as part of the contract.
5.1.8 Soil erosion, sedimentation and siltation Outline and impacts The project affected area of Ratmalana receives a considerable amount of water during South West Monsoon period. Thus soil erosion, sedimentation and siltation can take place any time during rainy seasons due to construction activities such as cut and fill operation (i.e. bulk earth cutting required up to foam level, land clearing, construction of new culvert, construction of earth and line drains. Decrease of infiltration of rain water, acceleration of surface runoff, are the main impacts associated with soil erosion.
Mitigation measures ● All permanent and temporary work should be undertaken to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution as per the design or as directed by the engineer. ● Top soil generated from construction sites (not exceeding 150 mm) should be stored properly (height not exceeding 2m) and reused for turfing and tree planting activities.
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● Clearing and filling areas should be treated against flow acceleration and should be designed carefully to minimize obstruction or destruction of natural drainage. ● All temporary soil dumps should be removed to a suitable disposal site. If temporary soil dumps are left for a long time, they should be covered with thick tarpaulin sheets. ● Suitable local drainage facilities should be established to drain water in construction areas. Construction activities including earth work and construction of cross drainages should be conducted during the dry season (February to April).
5.1.9 Waste disposal and Sanitation Outline and impacts During construction, spoil material will be generated. A proper permanent disposal site for these spoil material should be identified early on so that is will not impact the environment. Consult the Dehiwala Mount Lavania MC at the onset of the project.
Solid waste associated with construction and other related works (construction debris, spoil, and waste generated from labour camps, officer‘s accommodations) may impose several negative environmental and social impacts to the project affected area including impact on ecology, public health and scenic beauty. Labour camps, garbage disposal sites and material storage yards provide favorable habitats for vectors of diseases like mosquitoes and rats. Decaying wastes attract pests such as rats and flies which become unhealthy, dirty, and unsightly. Contamination of water bodies with wastewater, construction debris and spoil will create significant impact on aquatic lives and people inhabiting the area even in the future.
Mitigation measures ● Seek approval from the DS for storage and disposal of spoil material and other gravel. Selected disposal site by the contractor should exclude areas which are close to public and environmentally sensitive areas. Prior approval for the disposal site should be obtained from LAs via Grama Niladhari. Make arrangements with the UC on disposal of solid waste. ● All debris and residual spoil materials (soil, sand, rock, and deadwoods) generated from construction activities shall be re-used wherever possible for site leveling, back - filling under instruction of Building Department Engineers & Construction Supervision Engineers from VTA. Dump materials should be placed without interference to the irrigation canals, water bodies, agricultural lands or any other environmentally sensitive sites. ● Contractor should handle and manage waste generated from construction/labour camps without contaminating the environment or without risk to public/communities living near the sites. ● Practice cleanliness and good housekeeping practices on site. Garbage bins should be provided to all workers based camps, construction sites and should be dumped regularly in a hygienic manner under the inspection of Public Health Inspector (PHI) in the area.
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● Proper solid waste disposal, sanitation and sewerage facilities (drinking water, urinals, toilets and wash rooms) should be provided to the site of construction/labour camps. ● Location of labour camps should be approved by the CECB and comply with guidelines/recommendations issued by CEA and LAs. ● Provision of proper drainage facilities to minimize stagnation of water around worker based camps and keeping the drainage facilities clean at all times to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. ● Majority of skilled and unskilled workers should be selected from the project influence area to avoid generation of waste and sanitation problems from labour camps.
5.1.10 Impact from dust, noise and vibration Outline and impacts Dust, noise and vibrations generated from the project activities will impact the community and people who inhabit material extraction sites. In general poor air quality is the most immediate effect experienced from these sites. The site is 400m away from Masijid Ul Hiba Muslim temple and noise should not be generated during their religious observances. Release of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) from storage sites and transfer of vehicle/equipment fuels, emission of small amounts of Carbon monoxide, Nitrogen dioxide generation of dust (from clearing, grubbing, excavating, backfilling, dumping, mixing concrete, transportation of materials, storage of soil and metal piles etc.) will impact on the surroundings air quality.
Mitigation measures ● Labourers who will be engaged in this activity should be provided with proper safety gear. Contractor should also take actions to prevent bad odor and offensive smells emanating from chemicals, construction material processing or other construction activities. ● All machinery, equipment and vehicles should be maintained in a good condition by engaging skilled mechanics and regularly maintained in compliance with National Emission Standards (1994). Noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinance, No 924/12) should strictly be implemented for crushers, construction vehicles and equipment. The maximum permissible noise levels at boundaries of the land in which the sources of noise is located for construction activities are 75dB (A) LAeq and 50 dB (A) LAeq during day time and night time respectively (day time: 6.00 am - 7.00pm, night time: from 7.00 pm - 6.00 am). However, Contractor should limit working time for activities that create noise from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm. and avoid scheduling construction activities during night time. ● (Note: LAeq'T' means the equivalent continuous, A- weighted sound pressure determined over a time interval T (in dB))
5.1.11 Personal safety of workers and general public Outline and impacts Construction related activities both within and outside of project affected areas could create accidental harm to general public and work force. Construction of culverts, excavation on
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About 20 workers under the categories of supper skill, semi-skilled and unskilled will be engaged by the contractor. For the project majority of the unskilled labour force will be recruited from the project site however skilled labour will be brought from different areas. This may result in conflict situations among the workers and settlers near worker camps. Spreading of communal diseases is also possible due to migrant labourers.
Mitigation measures ● ADB guidelines for contractor should be included in the contract issued to the contractor with any necessary modifications. ● Contractor should organize awareness programs about personal safety for workers. This should provide briefing and training on safety precautions, their responsibilities towards community, etc. ● Contractor shall comply with requirements for the safety of the workmen as per the International Labour Organization (ILO) convention No. 62, Safety and Health regulations of the Factory Ordinance of Sri Lanka to the extent that is applicable to his contract. Other than that, the contractor has to comply with regulations regarding safe scaffoldings, ladders, working platforms, gangways, stairwells, excavations, trenches, safe means or entry. ● Use of licensed and trained vehicle operators, provision of protective footwear, helmets, goggles, eye-shields and clothes to workers depending on their duty (mixing asphalt, blasting, handling equipment) should be adopted. ● The construction labour camp should be equipped with first aid facilities and a trained personnel onsite in case of an injury. ● Ample lighting around the construction site should be provided during the night. ● Excavated areas for construction should be barricaded using barricading tapes and sign board . ● Regular safety checks for vehicles and equipment‘s, allocation of responsibility to relevant personnel, prohibition of alcoholic drinks and other substances which may impair judgment of workers engaged in construction activities, ● Take measure to avoid social issues that may occur due to migrant worker and the resident workers. The Project site engineer should be vigilant and receptive to any complaints/issues from the surrounding community.
5.1.12 Impacts on flora, fauna and their habitats Outline and impacts Floral and faunal species inhabiting the project affected area include both migrant species of bird, common home garden and wild varieties belong to both aquatic and terrestrial habitats. The site is 1.2 km from the Attidiya Bird Sanctuary.
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During the construction phase, activities such as site clearing, construction of culvert, removal of trees and green cover vegetation and etc., will potentially impact on the ecological resources of the area by means of disturbing habitat, increasing soil erosion and surface runoff, creating noise and vibration at the project site etc.
Mitigation measures ● Removal of trees should be avoided as much as possible. Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendation made by CEA and DS regarding removal of trees. Decision on tree removal should be mainly based on the detailed engineering design. All trees subjected to potential removal on site should be marked and preparation of inventory of tree removal is necessary by the contractor. When removing of trees, valuable timber should be properly stacked and handed over to DS . ● If rare, threatened or endangered floral or faunal species are found during construction activities, it should be immediately informed to Resident Engineer (RE). Since the site is in close proximity to the water body that is connected with the Attidiya Bird Sanctuary and since the land is adjoining a reclaimed land there is possibility of finding more sensitive species. ● All construction activities should be planned according to the ESMP. In addition construction activities in inland should be arranged under guidance and instruction of SLLRDC & DS. ● Construction activities should be limited to day time and any activities which may impede the natural behavior of fauna (i.e. activities that create high noise and vibration) should be minimized/control as much as possible because the site is 1.2km from Attidiya Sanctuary. ● Material extraction sites and waste disposal sites should not be located within these sensitive areas (i.e. Attidiya Sanctuary). ● Tree planting should be done compensating 1 tree cut with planting at least 3 trees by the contractor with native species only. If not, the Executive Agent/ Implement Agent (EA /IA) will need to find a suitable place in consultation with LA‘s and local communities for a tree planting programme. The suitable saplings for the tree planting programme should be selected with the instruction of UDA urban forestry section. This will help to compensate the floral loss during construction stage, provide long term benefits to the community and useful in demarcating and protecting the estuarine reservation.
5.1.13 Biodiversity conservation and sustainable natural resource management Outline and impacts The project impacted areas mainly include mix urban setup with scrub vegetation. In general project activities may impact on surrounding vegetation, i.e., increase risk of invasive species, top soil erosion, risk of fire. The construction activity may also impact on the habitat quality, species diversity, and reproductive success of some species. Noise generated from construction vehicles, equipment, material processing plants and vehicle traffic has the potential to disturb breeding, foraging, and migrating behavior of wild species. However, these impacts are expected to be minimal and manageable since the areas is already highly
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Mitigation measures ● Careful attention should be given especially during the construction phase to avoid or minimize the effects to the natural environment of the area. ● Care should be taken not to introduce any alien species during construction related activities (i.e. transportation of construction materials, turfing and sub base materials machineries, vehicles and equipment‘s from the outside areas).
5.1.14 Project landscaping Outline and impacts Project landscape includes tree planting, edge treatment of where the water table is high while project based road feature such as establishment of foot paths, railings, storm water drains etc. may have some impact on the environment.
Mitigation measures ● All debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil materials and temporary structures should be cleared away from the project site and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Dehiwala Mount Lavinaia MC and CEA. ● Project landscape activities have to be done as per either detailed design or typical design guidelines given as part of the bid documents. Project feature should be provided as per the design given in the bid documents.
5.1.15 Impacts on water resources due to development of water infrastructure and sanitation Outline and impacts For construction related activities, water will be required in significant amounts. The ground water at the site will be tested to check the suitability of consumption during the construction period. A water connection needs to be secured through NWSDB for use during construction (for construction activities and consumption), however, water can be extracted from the groundwater source for worker sanitary requirement.
Establishment of sanitary facilities and hazardous chemical release will involve the following impacts a) Construction close to the water body, construction of cross drainage, poor sanitation at work sites, labour camps and disposal of solid waste may affect water sources used by local communities in different ways. E.g. the surface water runoff and groundwater close to construction site can be polluted with various materials (paints, glues, lubricants, toxic chemicals, cement and bitumen) which in turn affect the overall water quality of the area. b) In the absence of non-functional sanitary facilities, health issues may arise among workers and may also impact on surrounding community as well as ground water
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c) Contamination of water in the dug well due to contamination from sanitary waste Mitigation measures ● Groundwater should be periodically monitored for quality and quantity. Water from the nearby dug well should be obtained and tested for water quality before the commencement construction as well as thereafter. ● Pits should be introduced wherever possible to prevent silting of the adjoin water body (i.e estuary) as a result of construction work. ● Public or community water supplies with proper sanitation arrangements should be provided to the labour camp with the approval from the relevant authorities, ensuring no raw sewage is released into drains or water bodies. ● All toxic and hazardous materials required for construction (fuel; toxic, hazardous and other fine particles) should be sited at least 500m away from water body and should prevent their entering into such places. ● Water that is contaminated with fuel, oil and grease should not be directly released to storm water or natural water drainage system. If released, they should be released to pits allowing them to filter, settle down and release to the environment as per the guide lines issued by the CEA. ● Vehicles and equipment used for the construction activities should be maintained in good condition, ensuring no undue leakage of fuel and lubricants is released to water sources. ● In the absence of adequate suitable sanitary facilities, they need to be identified and established for sole use of construction workers. Ensure that they are in usable conditions and do not lead to overflows and contamination.
5.2 Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures Associated with Operational Period Environmental impacts identified during the operation stage are common for all proposed projects and are described as follows
5.2.1 Air quality and noise Outline and impacts With the operation of the Vocational Training School complex around XXX students will be accommodated within the facility engaged in lectures, cookery, workshops on automobile service activities which generate, noise and air pollution.
Mitigation measures ● Sound proofing the wall can prevent noise pollution. ● Improve indoor air quality by installing exhaust fans and cooker hoods.
5.2.2 Water supply Outline and impacts During operation the water will be a limiting resource unless proper water supply system is established.
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Mitigation measures ● Provide an adequate water storage tank so that there will not be any shortage of water even during a water cut. ● Provide rainwater harvesting within the building design. ● Obtain national water supply line before the operation of the Vocational training School Complex.
5.2.3 Drainage Congestions Outline and impacts The improvement of project side drainage including culverts is expected to facilitate smooth water flow during the rainy season. However, stagnation or blocking the water flows may occur due to sediments, improper disposal of debris during maintenance activities or ignorance of public by disposing spoil and garbage in the side drain. These activities will obstruct road side drainage and lead to vector breeding grounds.
Mitigation measures ● VTA has to carry out regular maintenance of channel, culverts and drains to make sure that there is easy flow of water. ● Prevent solid waste disposal to these canals, culverts and drains – put up sign boards. ● Make sure that these are cleaned regularly - obtain the assistance of the Dehiwala Mount Lavinia MC for this purpose. ● Allocate fund and personnel to maintain these drains and culverts
5.2.4 Solid waste management Outline and impacts Domestic solid waste will be generated as a result of cooking activities, canteen facilities, consumption of packed food brought in by the students and other laboratory activities. As solid waste would not be disposed daily and since Ratmalana is already having a waste management problem, piling up of waste will obscure the environment and lead to hygienic and health risks.
Mitigation measures ● Enter into an agreement with the Local Authority for waste collection and disposal. ● Train the students on importance of social responsibility and garbage disposal. Provide colour coded bins at several locations to encourage source separation. ● Establish a waste management plan for the institute. Ensure demarcated solid waste storage area with source separation for organic waste and other domestic non-organic waste. This storage facility should be able to accommodate solid waste up to 7 days until disposal. ● Establish a composting program in Vocational training School Complex assign space for this purpose in the design.
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5.2.5 Domestic liquid waste disposal Discharge of untreated domestic liquid waste water will result in environmental pollution and increase the health and hygiene risk. It will increase the vector population around the surrounding area resulting spread of disease. Domestic water runoff will impact the ground water and surface water.
Mitigation measures ● Ensure that the domestic waste water is directed to the waste water collection pit and make sure that it is being emptied and disposed on regular intervals. Draw up a schedule with Dehiwala Mount Lavinia MC the for this activity and have funds ready for payment for their services.
5.2.6 Functional sanitary facilities Outline and impacts It is important that functional sanitary facilities are maintained in the Vocational training School Complex as it may lead to hygienic issues and health risks. Such a situation may lead to spread of disease among the student population and surrounding community.
Mitigation measures ● Regular sanitary facility checks and maintenance to be carried out by VTA. Already in the design lay out of the building a janitorial space is given adjoining each toilet. However maintenance staff should be employed for running of these sanitary facilities. ● Provide a suitable overhead tank, taking into account the daily requirement of water to ensure uninterrupted water supply for the sanitary faculties. ● Employ staff to regularly clean the sanitary facilities since there is about 195 students occupying the premises at a time.
5.2.7 Health and safety of trainees Outline and impacts There are no anticipated significant impacts during the operation and maintenance of the project. However, the trainees of the Vocational training school complex may not be aware of occultation safety related issues and the impact associated with it. This may lead to injury and accidents during practical and training. When practical sessions are conducted in the kitchen areas, welding workshop, automobile repair shops etc will increase the water and ambient air pollution. For example in the kitchen, cooking makes the environment hot and humid resulting in unsatisfactory working conditions for the trainees. Same conditions apply to trainees who are trained in automobile, welding industries. Gas burners and flame torches will cause injury. In cooking heat rashes and fainting are the first symptoms that indicate heat strain. If heat stress is not addressed, it can lead to health issues.
Activities such as welding, air condition and automobile repair, baking, mixing from may result in accidents (cuts, and injuries from machinery) and respiratory ailments due to high particulate matter.
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Mitigation measures ● Occupational health and safety for the teachers and trainees should be provided including first aid at the onset of the program of study. ● First aid should be available on site in each of the workshops. ● Emergency response plan during fire, flooding and other incidents should be in place ● Fire extinguishers and alarm system to be provided with fire escapes ● Emergency switches should be properly covered and placed ● Ensure that safety gear such as overalls, caps, gloves, masks etc. are made available and are worn by the students ● Proper segregation, collection and disposal of domestic solid wastes. ● Exhaust fans to be fixed in areas of heat emissions. ● Establish a pedestrian crossing at the site to reach the new Vocational training school complex
5.2.8 Adopt food safety and other guidelines Outline and impacts Unless food and safety guideline are carefully adopted, there will be increased risk of health and hygiene of the food that is prepared within the kitchens. In this case, the training that is provided will substandard for bakery and cooking. If students don’t maintain personal hygiene, it could affect the food preparation process and quality of the food which can lead to health issues for the students and lecturers and in the long term in the place of work.
Mitigation measures ● Adopt food safety regulation imposed by the Ministry of health. (Refer the Annex 12 for food regulations details). ● Train the student and improve awareness on food and safety and the national guidelines. These include adoption of food safety handling measure such as: ● Regular hand washing during working hours especially when entering food handling area. ● Jewelry, watches etc. should not be worn during cooking and food preparation ● All cuts and grazes on skin should be covered with plaster ● Fingernails should be short, clean and unvarnished ● Scalp hair should be fully covered ● Ensure that students maintain personal hygiene and inform the teacher in case a student is sick or has an injury. ● All laboratories should have specific safety guideline that are displayed. These should be introduced to the students early on in the programs.
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6 Institutional Requirements for Grievance Readdress Mechanism
6.1 Institutional Arrangement VTA is the Executing Agency for the project and is the responsible party in implementing the overall ESMP (Environmental and Social Management Plan). There are no finances allocated for the implementation of the ESMP at the time of this assessment. However the ESMP implementation costs are being estimated and reviewed by the safeguard cell of the Ministry of Development and Vocational training. This information will be made availed on the IEE once it has been finalized by the safe guard cell. The Safeguard Cell established within the Ministry of Development and Vocational training and is responsible for overall supervision regarding implementation of environmental specifications and Special Environmental Provisions included in the contract document. The ESMF will be implemented by the SSDP under which a safeguard cell will be formed. The environmental and social safeguard officer is a person with an environmental, social and engineering experience31.Presently environmental safeguard officer for the SSDP is recruited who has environmental and natural resources management experience. Within the SSDP environmental safe guard officer will monitor the social and environmental impacts of the project and cover the overall safeguards capacity building and monitoring of the project.
In practice, detailed implementation of ESMP will involve the following parties,
● Contractor ● Contractor Supervision Consultants (CSC) - State Engineering Corporation-SEC ● Project Implementation Unit (PIU)/SSDP ● Project Engineers VTA ● VTA TO ● Project Engineers Zone 2 ● Safeguard officer ● Procumbent officer SSDP ● Chief Engineer of SSDP ● Additional Secretary Contractors will be responsible for implementing all mitigation measures included in ESMP of the project during the construction period, especially to mitigate all environmental impacts associated with construction activities. For this particular project, Department of Building will be responsible for daily supervision of the contractor regarding implementation of ESMP and reporting the implementation of ESMP to PIU/SSDP on monthly basis since the safeguard cell is already established. The safe guard cell will meet on a monthly basis to discuss all the project progress and issues. The project engineering officer zone 2 within the safeguard cell of SSDP will be responsible for monitoring the implementation of ESMP during the construction phase (refer Annex 13 for circular for formation of safeguard cell and the TOR) on bi annual basis.
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The VTA safeguards officer will be in charge of assisting the process of safe guards monitoring in a Ratmalana site (refer Annex 13 for TOR for the safe guard’s officer). While VTA may be directly involved in implementing certain environmental regulations and activities including the enforcement of environment and social safety, their contribution should focus on aiding enforcement of the ESMP and identify strategies and work methods that will enable and build further capacity of contactor and post operational management staff to integrate safeguard concerns into their construction and operational activities on the project site. The VTA project engineer will be responsible for compliance with existing regulation and obtain approval for the projects from the authorities such as CEA, Dehiwala Mount Lavania MC etc. Additionally, he will be responsible for filling the forms and submitting the supporting documentation that is necessary to seek approval from these agencies. He will need to carry out random monitoring and checks at the field sites based upon the ESMP32.The Safeguards officer will supervise his role. The consultant engineer will need to provide regular monitoring of the site on a monthly basis and coordinate with the contactor to ensure that environmental and social safeguards are adopted. Currently the CECB will report to the SSDP safeguards officer, zonal project engineer2 under the SSDP and there after the chief engineer and the Additional Secretary. VTA or the focal point will carry out a supervisory role of the project overseeing to whether their logistics are being met. (Refer Figure 3 for details).
Figure 3: Institutional Arrangement
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6.1.1 Capacity Building ESD is now established and with the capacity for monitoring and implementation of environment and social issues related with the project. Under the present implementation structure, the consultant project engineer of Building Department will require training .As the environmental and social safeguard officer is recruited and trained for ESMP monitoring he monitoring and supervise the reports on the ESMP. However, with the establishment of the safeguard cell it is expected that there will be a better coordination between Client/VTA, SSDP, CSC (Department of Building) and contractor regarding implementation of ESMP which is achieved through conducting regular meetings. Contractor will carry out his own training on environmental safeguards for which he has budgeted in the BOQ. This will help to clarify any issues, doubts regarding the project and will help to implement the ESMP more effectively.
The SSDP shall organize orientation sessions and regular training sessions for relevant technical and management staff of VTA, contractor and his staff before commencing construction activities. These sessions should be focused on environmental performance, methods on implementing and monitoring ESMP, agreements on checklists and reports, methods maintained by field staff on ESMP implementation, activities related to ESMP, preparation and submission of monitoring reports, etc. which will ultimately enhance their capabilities for day to day supervision and implementation of ESMP of the project.
6.2 Grievance Redress Mechanism Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) provides an effective approach to resolve any issues made by affected community on environmental impacts arising throughout the project cycle. Environmental safeguard principle states that the project authorities will establish a GRM to receive and facilitate resolution of the affected people’s concerns and grievances regarding the project’s environmental performance. It is required that the SSDP adopts this procedure for this projects As this project will not generate significant and irreversible environmental impacts and risks, the level of the GRM will relate to the site-specific environmental issues and how well the mitigation measures are implemented. This mechanism will be established by the Safeguard Cell at MSDVT. Clear responsibility of and organizational structure and responsibilities are to be outlined in a document ( Annex 13) impacts are construction related complaints (issues related to dust, noise and vibration, impacts on land, deteriorating water quality and quantity, soil erosion, solid waste management and safety issues) managing those is mainly the contractor's responsibility and the SSDP. These issues can be resolved within one week by the intervention of the project consultant engineer and the safeguard cell.
The GRM for the project will be supported by VTA in cooperation with local government official, consultant engineer, and the Grama Niladari. A GRM Committee will be established which will represent the agencies involved in the project and divisional secretariat representative. VTA will be the secretary to the Committee. Representatives of the project- affected persons will also be members of the Committee. The Committee will give publicity to institutional mechanism. Expenses of Committee meetings will be borne by the SSDP for the project. The VTA and the safeguards officer of SSDP will maintain close links with
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However, these grievances could be minimized at the initial stage of the project by careful design, implementation and monitoring of projects and also through sound communication & awareness among all the stakeholders including APs regarding project activities. Furthermore, adhering to mitigation measures addressed in EMP by contractor (with the help of Environmental and Social Safeguard Officer) under the careful supervision of Additional secretary, chief engineer SSDP and the representatives of VTA, and CEA will minimize construction related grievances.
6.2.1 Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) The Safeguard Cell at MYASD will facilitate the establishment of a GRM at each subproject level. Clear responsibility of and organizational structure and responsibilities are to be outlined in a document. At the moment a GRC is not established however discussion were held with SSDP and the VTA on the mechanism to establish a GRC for this project. Provisional budgetary allocations for any of the GRC meeting is given in Annex 14. After the project is impended this will be required to be financed by the VTA. This mechanism will be executed through a GRC and consists of following members;
● A representative from VTA (Additional Director for Ratmalana) ● Officer in charge (OIC) of the training school complex ● A representative from community leader/ Grama Niladhari (GN) ● Villagers who have lodged the complaint/ affected person ● A representative from contractor /Project Manager ● A representative from state engineering cooperation (Consultant Engineer) ● A representative from Ratmalana DSD (Divisional Secretary/Additional Divisional Secretary) ● A representative from the SLLRDC ● Representative from municipal council of Dehiwala and Mt Lavania ● CEA representative from the district ● Chief engineer of SSDP ● SSDP project engineer ● Safe guard officer Almost all the stakeholders related to the GRM should be made aware and instructed by safeguard cell (PIU/SSDP) regarding the established grievance process, the requirement of grievance mechanism, goals, benefits, relevant laws and regulations of GRM. They should also be instructed about procedures of taking/ recording complaints, handling of on-the spot resolution of minor problems, taking care of complainant and most excellent response to distressed stakeholders. The affected community (AP) should also be made aware of the procedure, venue and the responsible person to contact when making a complain (Wildau. S.,
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It is recommended that when people encounter an issue, first step is submission of complaint to the Contractor/Project consultant engineer through community leader/GN or to the compliant box at the project site office. If the complaint is simple and the answer is straightforward, it should be directly provided/ addressed within 7 working days.
If the reply could not be provided immediately or not within his authority or if the response for the complaint is at an unsatisfactory level for the complainer, it should be forwarded to the GRC. A GRC meeting must be convened and an answer for the complaint should be provided within 3 weeks to the compliant. If the complaints are not resolved the affected- person may go through Sri Lanka’s judicial or administrative systems.
6.3 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) To ensure that the proposed project would not generate any major negative impact on environment, the ESMP has been prepared and attached as Annex 5. This was developed based on best practices for environmental management in the country. The ESMP includes identified impacts during project activities, proposed mitigation measures, responsible parties to implement and supervise those impacts and feasible measures to be adopted. To avoid illegal material extraction the ESMP will include clauses to ensure that sand, clay, and timber are obtained from authorized locations and sources that are licensed by relevant government authorities. The ESMP will inform building contractors to ensure that they are responsible to adhere COP (Codes of Practice), issued by the Institute of Construction, Training and Development (ICTAD). These COPs are included in the contract documents:
There must be professional expertise on the contractor side to prepare an Environment Methods Statement (EMS) based on the ESMP prepared under the feasibility study. EMS is a document that declares the contractors mitigation measures for anticipated environmental impacts during preconstruction and construction stage. Clearances and permits which need to be taken from Government Departments and Institutions are also included in the comprehensive EMS. It also comprises of measures to be taken for environmental protection, methods for saving energy and reduce wastes and losses, preventing or minimizing pollution, disposing of pollutants comply with existing stipulations and laws. The EMS clearly explains how the contractor will implement their component of the ESMP. The organization structure of implementing comprehensive ESMP comprises of an environmental supervision engineer, thus environmental protection around the construction site is directly controlled by a technical department which is usually supervised by a Project Engineer (RE) and SO of SC. The ESMP will be implemented by the PIU/SSDP, safe guard cell/ESD at SSDP, project engineer, chief engineer SSDP etc. Please refer the Annex 13 for details.
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The ESMP is a useful tool to monitor the implementation of mitigation measures included in ESMP. Monitoring of quality of water, air and noise during construction stage is a responsibility of the contractor by the approved Government Monitoring Agency. All construction activities such as site supervision, removal of trees, material extraction, verification of permits etc. by contractor will be supervised by ESD/ consultant engineer of building department. The environmental monitoring report will be submitted to safeguards officer of SSDP at the Ministry of skill development as follows.
● Appearance of buildings and sites ● Air quality- Semi urban area where the project is located ● Water quality- dug well water at the construction site and local community well located nearby. ● Noise and vibration- semi urban center that might be affected by used of heavy equipment. ● Handling, transportation, and use of asbestos ● Flora - Areas where trees are available within proposed project location where removal of large numbers of trees for the proposed activities. ● Ecological issues at construction site Transport and access to construction site ● Management of drainage and storm water and sanitary waste management ● Designing appropriate landscaping ● Disposal of solid and liquid waste, salvage, re use and recycling of materials ● Safety, security and fire ● Energy efficient lighting options
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7 Public Consultation and Information Disclosure
In line with NEA in Sri Lanka, public consultation and information disclosure is undertaken through public notice prior to approval by CEA for the particular project. According to ADB Environmental Guidelines public consultation and information disclosure is the main activity carried out during the initial stage of an IEE. The aim of the process is to understand the view point of public about the project and respond to their concerns and suggestions during early stage of the project. Incorporation of environmental and social concerns to decision making process through public consultation will avoid or minimize conflict situations that can arise during construction stage.
7.1 Public Consultation Public consultation for the proposed Vocational training school complex was carried out on the 2nd March 2017. Providing information at an early stage to the public especially for the affected persons (AP) about objectives, activities, expected outcomes of the project etc. will ensure community awareness and avoid conflicts later on. During this process individuals as well as group discussions were conducted with the APs. Refer the minutes of the public consultation meeting in Annex 4.They were briefed about the proposed work including the objective of the project and the extent of construction work that is being carried out by the consultants. Participants expressed their views about the project including current environmental, social and economic situation of the proposed project areas.
7.1.1 Consultation Findings The proposed project is a very essential link to other national training facilities and will provide an opportunity for youth in the area to gain vocational based training. Since Ratmalana DSD and the associated region have been identified for vocational skill development there is a need for a skilled automobile air condition, beautician, and cooking sector work force. Establishment of the facility will provide easy access for training youth in the region. Therefore construction of the training school complex is essential to develop these skills in the area and will directly contributes to poverty alleviation improve the household income in the region.
Speaking at the stakeholder consultative meeting the assistant director VTA gave a back ground and the history of the project. That the land was transferred in place of the land that was acquired for Baseline Road development project by RDA. He also informed that within this premises courses will be conducted to train quantity surveyor, draught person, computer hardware technician, preschool teachers, bakers, aluminum fabricators, automobile engineering technicians.
Villagers who are residing in close proximity to the project site expressed their willingness to support the project and said that it was a long awaited project. They were happy to note that since the training facility would be established in closed proximity their children had easy accessibly to technical training. There were no objections or issues raised by the residential population in Ratmalana.
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CECB architect addressing the gathering pointed out that considering the cost of the piling option proposed for the proposed building of VTA it was economical to go for a six storied building. As there is a ceiling on the funds available as the proposed building would be planned for only three stories which will provide only facilities of the lecture halls, toilets, and changing facilities. The second stage to be developed later will be to provide the canteen and dormitories. Answering to a question from the audience he further explained that they had provided disability access, fire escape and etc in the building design.
In response to a question on whether there was adequate road reservation, he pointed out that they had left further six meters for the proposed highway that will run adjacent to the land.
Divisional Secretary informed that it is a long felt need of the community in the area for a training facility of this nature. He pointed out that this gathering would enable identification of the needs in the area with respect to skill development. He also pointed out that there are no major social concerns associated in the project area of influence. He was, however, concerned about the waterlogging conditions in and around the site which may lead to dengue.
Under the construction phase there should be a proper mechanism to prevent dengue mosquito breeding places. The ADB consultant explained that under the ESMP, issue of water logging should be avoided by adopting proper drainage plan for the building and the surrounding area. More explanation was given on waste management during pre construction, construction and operation. During the construction phase, there will be an issue with waste water as well as traffic congestion. Also she explains the importance of an ESMP and that there has to be post monitoring which will ensure proper management of the environmental and social impacts.
The Grama Niladari (Admin) of Kesbawa pointed out that it is would create positive impact. He said that public accessibility to the site was poor and VTA will have to address this. He also pointed out that there was poor public awareness on the vocational training center and its courses (Refer Plate 1 & 2)
Plate 1: Skills Development Assistant Plate 2: Deputy Director Vocational from the D.S office speaking at the Training Authority speaking at the stakeholder meeting stakeholder meeting
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Plate 1 & 2 Stakeholder meeting at Ratmalana
Annex 4 indicates a summary of public consultations made during the field survey.
7.1.2 Information Disclosure In accordance with ADB‘s Information Disclosure policy, VTA will submit the final IEE report and ESMP to the ADB for disclosure on it‘s website. This will ensure that VTA will provide relevant environmental information to ADB Board consideration for project appraisal.
If the IEE carried out in accordance with ToR (Terms of Reference) provided by the CEA, it should be made available to all stakeholders related to the project through GN office, LAs, Provincial offices of CEA prior to the project approval. The information should be made available in a timely manner in three languages (Sinhala, Tamil and English). This will ensure incorporating affected peoples ‘concerns and inputs into project design and implementation. The project IEE will be made availed to be reviewed by the AP at the project office at Ratmalana or the website as identified on the ESMF.
During project implementation, project information boards have to be established on either end of the project corridor displaying the project name, stretch of the project plan, time frame, cost of the project, funding agency, implementing agency with other salient features of the project. This will ensure further awareness about the project to the stakeholders including APs.
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8 Conclusion and Recommendations
Height clearance for the building is one of the priorities since the site is located 2 km from the Ratmalana airport. Therefore it is mandatory that a clearance certificate be obtained from the CAA prior to construction of the building. Prior to construction, a flood risk assessment should be carried out for the site so that building design and structure and drainage requirements can be managed. Already process has been incited with the SLLRDC. This is crucial as this was the only water retention area that was there for that area prior to filling.
Though project site is not designated a flood risk prone area, hydrological investigations should be considered during the detailed design of culverts as it is situated near water body that is connected with the Nadimala canal and the land has been a newly reclaimed . Rising embankments, land filling and site alteration should be carefully engineered and designed. Strict guidelines should be followed on recommended infilling level on the site. Also the provision of suitable drainage facilities with adequate diameter is essential. Coordination with SLLRDC, CEA and Dehiwala Mount Lavinia MC during designing and construction of cross drainages bordering the property. It is strongly recommended to follow SLLRDC guidelines to minimize/eliminate those possible negative impacts of flooding if required by initially obtaining clearance from them. Building design should incorporate structural designs and evacuation plan for such a disaster such as fire out brake and floods.
The proposed work under VTA Vocational School Development Project will involve new construction. It will be composed of a car parks and a paved road. This will involve the improvement of the side drains (which are currently not existing) and embankments surrounding the project site, replacement of culverts etc. During the construction phase, activities such as site clearance, removal of vegetation, compaction of soil and leveling, mining of gravel and sand, quarrying of metal, transportation of construction materials, disposal of construction waste, spoil material establishment of waste water septic tanks, storage of construction material, labour camps, and other facilities associated with the construction work would be implemented. These activities can cause several negative impacts on the existing environment of the project area in several ways. Since the land is newly reclaimed land there is possibility of increase of flash floods for which storm water drainage should be improved within the premises. Therefore, feasible mitigation measures have been suggested to avoid or to minimize anticipated impacts while enhancing the positive environmental impacts. These measures should be included in the contract agreement with the contractor and discussed with them to ensure smooth implementation from the beginning.
Mitigation measures require to be adopted on the building foundation design to improve the ground stability due to four reasons. This includes
● Existing ground level is proposed to be raised by 1m, ● The overburden consists of strong solid deposits formation Load of 2 story building will be transferred to the ground
Removal of vegetation, disposal of spoil material, extraction of ground water, waste generated from labour camps, domestic waste water generated during operation or other
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The site is 1.2km from the Attidiya Bird Sanctuary and close to a water body that is connected to that Attidiya aquatic system. Adjoining water body at the site is visited by fauna that is common to the sanctuary. Measure should be adopted to minimize noise and vibration generated during construction as it will disturb the avifauna and other species in the surrounding environment.
The transportation of construction materials through roads is significantly high which ultimately increase air and noise pollution of the project associated roads. Monitoring the baseline parameters during preconstruction stage is highly recommended. This is essential for repeated checking and monitoring of water, air and noise during construction and operation periods and also to implement the ESMP effectively. Baseline results should also be incorporated to the contract documentation to establish performance action thresholds, pollution limits and contingency plans for contractor‘s performance. Adequate budgetary provisions must be ensured to undertake monitoring activities on time.
CEA consent for vocational school development project under un-prescribed category need to be obtained through a letter and initial ground work has been done on this. BIQs for the project were prepared and have be submitted to CEA for environment clearance. VTA will be required to obtain an environmental recommendation letter or EPL from CEA for the project for operation since the training center will provide labs and automobile workshops for trainees. The NEA regulations stipulates that repairing, maintaining or installation centers of refrigerators and air conditioners and vehicle repairing or maintaining garages fall under EPL category C.
It is expected that contractor comply with the environmental and safeguards compliance policies of donor agencies if any during the construction activities in addition to regulations of the CEA and SLLRDC.
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ANNEXES
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Annex 1: REA, IP and IR checklists
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INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT IMPACT CATEGORIZATION
Date: 05.07.2016 A. Instructions (i) The project team completes and submits the form to the Environment and Safeguards Division (RSES) for endorsement by RSES Director, and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). (ii) The classification of a project is a continuing process. If there is a change in the project components or/and site that may result in category change, the Sector Division submits a new form and requests for recategorization, and endorsement by RSES Director and by the CCO. The old form is attached for reference. (iii) In addition, the project team may propose in the comments section that the project is highly complex and sensitive (HCS), for approval by the CCO. HCS projects are a subset of category A projects that ADB deems to be highly risky or contentious or involve serious and multidimensional and generally interrelated potential social and/or environmental impacts. B. Project Data )
Country/Project No./Project Title : VTA center at Attidiya (RPPF ADB Loan 42251-081)
Department/ : Skills Sector Development Programmen (Technical and vocational education Division )and: training Processing Stage : Modality [ ] Project Loan [ ] Program Loan [ ] Financial Intermediary [ ] General Corporate Finance [ ] Sector Loan [ ] MFF [ ] Emergency Assistance [ ] Grant [ ] Other financing modalities:
C. Involuntary Resettlement Category
[ ] New [ ] Recategorization ― Previous Category [ ]
Category A Category B Category C Category FI
D. Comments Project Team Comments: RSES Comments: There were no any involuntary resettlement during the project period
E. Approval Proposed by: Reviewed by:
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Project Team Leader, {Department/Division} Social Safeguard SES Specialist, RSDD/R Date: Date:
Endorsed by:
Social Development Specialist, {Department/Division} Director, RSES Date: Date:
Endorsed by: Approved by: Highly Complex Director, {Division} Chief Compliance and Date: Officer Date: Sensitive Project
Involuntary Resettlement Impact Categorization Form
Involuntary Resettlement Impact Categorization Checklist
Probable Involuntary Resettlement Effects Not Yes No Remarks Known Involuntary Acquisition of Land There is no any land acquisition. The particular 1. Will there be land acquisition? land legally owned by Bio – Food company 2. Is the site for land acquisition known?
3. Is the ownership status and current usage of land to be acquired known? 4. Will easement be utilized within an existing Right of Way (ROW)? 5. Will there be loss of shelter and residential land due to land acquisition? 6. Will there be loss of agricultural and other productive assets due to land acquisition? 7. Will there be losses of crops, trees, and fixed assets due to land acquisition? 8. Will there be loss of businesses or enterprises due to land acquisition?
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9. Will there be loss of income sources and means of livelihoods due to land acquisition? Involuntary restrictions on land use or on access to legally designated parks and protected areas 10. Will people lose access to natural resources, communal facilities and services? 11. If land use is changed, will it have an adverse impact on social and economic activities? 12. Will access to land and resources owned communally or by the state be restricted? Information on Displaced Persons:
Any estimate of the likely number of persons that will be displaced by the Project? [ ] No [ ] Yes If yes, approximately how many? ______
Are any of them poor, female-heads of households, or vulnerable to poverty risks? [ ] No [ ] Yes Are any displaced persons from indigenous or ethnic minority groups? [ ] No [ ] Yes
Note: The project team may attach additional information on the project, as necessary. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IMPACT CATEGORIZATION Date: 05.07.2016 A. Instructions (i) The project team completes and submits the form to the Environment and Safeguards Division (RSES) for endorsement by RSES Director, and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). (ii) The classification of a project is a continuing process. If there is a change in the project components or/and site that may result in category change, the Sector Division submits a new form and requests for recategorization, and endorsement by RSES Director and by the CCO. The old form is attached for reference. (iii) The project team indicates if the project requires broad community support (BCS) of Indigenous Peoples communities. BCS is required when project activities involve (a) commercial development of the cultural resources and knowledge of indigenous peoples, (b) physical displacement from traditional or customary lands; and (c) commercial development of natural resources within customary lands under use that would impact the livelihoods or the cultural, ceremonial, or spiritual use that define the identity and community of indigenous peoples. (iv) In addition, the project team may propose in the comments section that the project is highly complex and sensitive (HCS), for approval by the CCO. HCS projects are a subset of category A projects that ADB deems to be highly risky or contentious or involve serious and multidimensional and generally interrelated potential social and/or environmental impacts.
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B. Project Data
Country/Project No./Project Title : VTA center at Attidiya (RPPF ADB Loan 42251-081)
Department/ Division : Skills Sector Development Programme Processing Stage : Modality : [ ] Project Loan [ ] Program Loan [ ] Financial Intermediary [ ] General Corporate Finance [ ] Sector Loan [ ] MFF [ ] Emergency Assistance [ ] Grant [ ] Other financing modalities:
C. Indigenous Peoples Category
[ ] New [ ] Recategorization ― Previous Category [ ]
( )Category A ( ) Category B ( )Category C ( ) Category FI
D. Project requires the broad community support of [ ] Yes [ ] No affected Indigenous Peoples communities. E. Comments Project Team Comments: RSES Comments: There were no indigenous people in the site
F. Approval Proposed by: Reviewed by:
Project Team Leader, {Department/Division} Social Safeguard Specialist, RSDD/RSES Date: Date:
Endorsed by:
Social Development Specialist, {Department/Division} Director, RSES Date: Date:
Endorsed by: Approved by: Highly Complex Director, {Division} Chief Compliance and Date: Officer Date: Sensitive Project
Indigenous Peoples Impact Screening Checklist
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KEY CONCERNS NOT (Please provide YES NO Remarks KNOWN elaborations on the Remarks column)
A. Indigenous Peoples Identification 1. Are there socio-cultural groups present in or use the project area who may be considered as "tribes" (hill tribes, schedules tribes, tribal peoples), "minorities" (ethnic or national minorities), or "indigenous communities" in the project area? 2. Are there national or local laws or policies as well as anthropological researches/studies that consider these groups present in or using the project area as belonging to "ethnic minorities", scheduled tribes, tribal peoples, national minorities, or cultural communities? 3. Do such groups self-identify as being part of a distinct social and cultural group? 4. Do such groups maintain collective attachments to distinct habitats or ancestral territories and/or to the natural resources in these habitats and territories? 5. Do such groups maintain cultural, economic, social, and political institutions distinct from the dominant society and culture? 6. Do such groups speak a distinct language or dialect? 7. Has such groups been historically, socially and economically marginalized, disempowered, excluded, and/or discriminated against? 8. Are such groups represented as "Indigenous Peoples" or as "ethnic minorities" or "scheduled tribes" or "tribal populations" in any formal decision- making bodies at the national or local levels? B. Identification of Potential Impacts
9. Will the project directly or indirectly benefit or target Indigenous Peoples?
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10. Will the project directly or indirectly affect Indigenous Peoples' traditional socio-cultural and belief practices? (e.g. child-rearing, health, education, arts, and governance) 11. Will the project affect the livelihood systems of Indigenous Peoples? (e.g., food production system, natural resource management, crafts and trade, employment status)
KEY CONCERNS NOT (Please provide YES NO Remarks KNOWN elaborations on the Remarks column) 12. Will the project be in an area (land or territory) occupied, owned, or used by Indigenous Peoples, and/or claimed as ancestral domain? C. Identification of Special Requirements Will the project activities include: 13. Commercial development of the cultural resources and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples? 14. Physical displacement from traditional or customary lands? 15. Commercial development of natural resources (such as minerals, hydrocarbons, forests, water, hunting or fishing grounds) within customary lands under use that would impact the livelihoods or the cultural, ceremonial, spiritual uses that define the identity and community of Indigenous Peoples? 16. Establishing legal recognition of rights to lands and territories that are traditionally owned or customarily used, occupied or claimed by indigenous peoples ? 17. Acquisition of lands that are traditionally owned or customarily used, occupied or claimed by indigenous peoples?
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D. Anticipated project impacts on Indigenous Peoples
Project component/ Anticipated positive Anticipated negative effect activity/ output effect
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Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist Instructions:
(i) The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to be attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to the Environment and Safeguards Division (RSES) for endorsement by Director, RSES and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer.
(ii) This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions are adequately considered, refer also to ADB's (a) checklists on involuntary resettlement and Indigenous Peoples; (b) poverty reduction handbook; (c) staff guide to consultation and participation; and (d) gender checklists.
(iii) Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify potential impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.
Country/Project Title: VTA center at Attidiya (RPPF ADB Loan 42251-081) Sector Division: Technical and vocational education and training
Screening Questions Yes No Remarks A. Project Siting Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas?
Cultural heritage site
Protected Area
Wetland Wetland area has been reclaimed by the SLRDC and handed over to the RDA. A proper flood risk assessment should be carried out prior to designing and construction in order to mitigate future flooding conditions. It is 1km of from the Attidiya bird sanctuary. Mangrove
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Buffer zone of protected area
Special area for protecting biodiversity
Bay
B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause…
ecological disturbances arising from the Site located in residential / establishment of a plant or facility complex in or industrial area near sensitive habitats?
eventual degradation of water bodies due to No significant water pollution discharge of wastes and other effluents from plant in the industry. or facility complex?
Screening Questions Yes No Remarks serious contamination of soil and groundwater?
aggravation of solid waste problems in the area? Spoil material from construction will be generated public health risks from discharge of wastes and poor air quality; noise and foul odor from plant emissions?
short-term construction impacts (e.g. soil erosion, Noise and vibration from deterioration of water and air quality, noise and construction equipment vibration from construction equipment?
dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people?
disproportionate impacts on the poor, women and children, Indigenous Peoples or other vulnerable groups?
environmental degradation (e.g. erosion, soil and water contamination, loss of soil fertility, disruption of wildlife habitat) from intensification of agricultural land use to supply raw materials for plant operation; and modification of natural species diversity as a result of the transformation to monoculture practices?
water pollution from discharge of liquid effluents?
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air pollution from all plant operations? No significant problem on air pollution as site only used as a storage facility. gaseous and odor emissions to the atmosphere from processing operations?
accidental release of potentially hazardous solvents, acidic and alkaline materials?
uncontrolled in-migration with opening of roads to forest area and overloading of social infrastructure?
occupational health hazards due to fugitive dust, materials handling, noise, or other process operations?
disruption of transit patterns, creation of noise and congestion, and pedestrian hazards aggravated by heavy trucks?
disease transmission from inadequate waste disposal?
risks and vulnerabilities related to occupational health and safety due to physical, chemical, and biological hazards during project construction and operation?
large population increase during project construction and operation that cause increased burden on social infrastructure and services (such as water supply and sanitation systems)?
social conflicts if workers from other regions or countries are hired?
Screening Questions Yes No Remarks community health and safety risks due to the transport, storage, and use and/or disposal of materials likely to create physical, chemical and biological hazards during construction, operation and decommissioning?
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A Checklist for Preliminary Climate Risk Screening
Country/Project Title: SRI: Organic Fairtrade Agribusiness Project- Matale Spice Storage Facility Sector: Agriculture Subsector: Division/Department:
Screening Questions Score Remarks34
Location Is siting and/or routing of the project (or its components) 0 and Design likely to be affected by climate conditions including of project extreme weather related events such as floods, droughts, storms, landslides? Would the project design (e.g. the clearance for bridges) 0 need to consider any hydro-meteorological parameters (e.g., sea-level, peak river flow, reliable water level, peak wind speed etc)? Materials Would weather, current and likely future climate 0 and conditions (e.g. prevailing humidity level, temperature Maintenance contrast between hot summer days and cold winter days, exposure to wind and humidity hydro meteorological parameters likely affect the selection of project inputs over the life of project outputs (e.g. construction material)? Would weather, current and likely future climate 0 conditions, and related extreme events likely affect the maintenance (scheduling and cost) of project output(s) ? Performance Would weather/climate conditions, and related extreme 0 of project events likely affect the performance (e.g. annual power outputs production) of project output(s) (e.g. hydro-power generation facilities) throughout their design life time? Options for answers and corresponding score are provided below:
Response Score Not Likely 0 Likely 1 Very Likely 2 Responses when added that provide a score of 0 will be considered low risk project. If adding all responses will result to a score of 1-4 and that no score of 2 was given to any
34 If possible, provide details on the sensitivity of project components to climate conditions, such as how climate parameters are considered in design standards for infrastructure components, how changes in key climate parameters and sea level might affect the siting/routing of project, the selection of construction material and/or scheduling, performances and/or the maintenance cost/scheduling of project outputs. Page | 90
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Result of Initial Screening (Low, Medium, High): Low
Other Comments:______
Prepared by: ______
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Annex 02: BIQ
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A p plication No
CentralEnvironmentalAuthority BASICINFORMATIONQUESTIONNAIRE Essential informationtodetermine theenvironmental approvalrequirementofprojects (Note:Useseparatesheetsasand whenrequired)
1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1.1. ProjectTitle: Establishment of Vocational Training Centre at Ratmalana 1.2. NameoftheProjectProponent: Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka (Company/Firm/Individual)
1.3. Details oftheProjectProponent:
PostalAddress: Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka Colombo District Office, . Phone No: Fax No: E-mailAddress:
1.4. Details oftheContactPerson:
Name: Mr G.D. Jayasinghe Designation: Director Vocational Training Authority , District Office Colombo Phone No: 0710318738 FaxNo: E-mailAddress:@gmail.com
2. PROJECT LOCATION DETAILS
2.1. Location oftheproject:
Province/s: Western Province
District/s: Colombo District
DivisionalSecretariatDivision/s: Ratmalana
LocalAuthority/s: Ratmalana Pradeshiya Saba
(Providelocationin1:50,000scaleToposheet)
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2.2. Physicalscaleortheextent oftheprojectsite(inha): 01 ha (ProvideSurveyplan)
2.3. Doestheprojectwhollyorpartlyfallwithinanyareaspecifiedbelow?
Area Yes No Remarks 100mfromtheboundariesoforwithinanyareadeclared
underthe NationalHeritage WildernessAct No.4 of 1988 ✓ 100mfromtheboundariesoforwithinanyareadeclared ✓ undertheForestOrdinance(Chapter451) Coastal Zoneasdefinedinthe CoastConservationAct. No.57 ✓ of1981 Any erodiblearea declaredundertheSoilConservation ✓ Act(Chapter450) Any flood area declared under the Flood Protection ✓ Ordinance(Chapter449) Any flood protectionarea declared underthe SriLanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation Act No.15 ✓ of1968 asamendedbyActNo.52 0f1982 60metersfrom thebank ofapublic streamasdefinedin the CrownLands Ordinance(Chapter454)and having ✓ widthofmore than 25 metersatanypoint ofitscourse. Any reservation beyondthefull supply levelof a reservoir. ✓ Anyarchaeological reserve,ancientorprotected monumentsas definedor declaredunderthe Antiques ✓ Ordinance(Chapter188) AnyareadeclaredundertheBotanicGardensOrdinance ✓ (Chapter446) Within 100metersfrom theboundariesoforwithin,any area declaredasaSanctuaryunderthe Faunaand Flora ✓ ProtectionOrdinance(Chapter469) Within 100metersfromthehighfloodlevelcontourofor withina public lake as definedin the CrownsLands ✓ Ordinance(Chapter 454)includingthose declaredunder section 71 ofthesaidOrdinance Within a distance of one mile of the boundary of a National Reserve declaredunder the Fauna and Flora Protection ✓ Ordinance
2.4. Presentownershipoftheprojectsite:
State Private Other (Specify) ✓ ( Semi Gov) (Ifstateowned, pleasesubmitaletterofconsentoftherelease ofland fromthestate agency
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2.5. Presentland usetypeoftheproject site(approximate%ofthetotalproject site): Landusetype % Landusetype % Marsh/mangrove Bareland 70 Water bodies Paddy Denseforest Tea Sparseforest Rubber Scrubforest Coconut Grassland 30 Built-uparea Home gardens Anyother (Specify) 3. PROJECTDETAILS
3.1. Objective/softheproject: Main objective of this project is to provide service sector based training for youth in Ratmalana and in the Colombo District
3.2. Present stage of the project in the project cycle:
(i) Pre-feasibility ✓ (ii) Feasibility Done (iii Design Complete ) d (iv Other (specify) Not yet )
3.3. Type of the project(Pleaseticktherelevantcage/s):
Landdevelopment/clearing ✓ Hotels /RecreationalFacilities
Timber extraction/treefelling Housingandbuilding 3.4. P ✓ hReclamationofLand/wetland Resettlement yConversionof forests into non-forest Laying of gas and liquid(excluding suses water)transferring pipelines iUrban development Mining cPortand Harbour Development Tunneling aTransportation system Fisheries and aquaculture lRiver basin development/Irrigation Disposal of solid/liquid/hazardous wastes sPower generation and transmission Salterns cSurface/ground water extraction Any other (Specify) a Industry/Industrial Estates and Parks l e or the magnitude of the project:
The extent of the building is : Ground floor – 15,000 Sq. ft First floor – 15,000 Sq. ft Total - 30,000 Sq. ft
3.5. Major components of the project:
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Vocational School will be developed in two storeys that is: Ground floor includes metal fabrication work shop, automobile workshop, refrigerator and air condition workshop. All these workshops are with, storage rooms, instructor rooms, student changing rooms. The floor is with toilets for the students and lobby and an office. First floor level there is a section demarcated for hair and beauty culture with nail care, hair dressing work tops. This floor also consist of a section to conduct classes in Food and beverage management and another two sections to conduct cookery and bakery course.
3.6. Project layout plan (Conceptual) : Attached
3.7. Project process/s interms of: Inputs including resources such as raw materials, water, and energy used in construction/operational phases of the project and source of such resources Outputs (including products and by-products) Major types of equipment/technology to be used Please contact contractor of the project & district engineer (Colombo) building department consultant of the project for details and fill in
3.8. Does the project involve any of the following activities other than the major project activities?
Activity Yes No If yes please quantify
(i) Reclamation of land/wetland ✓ (ii) Conversion of forests into non-forest uses ✓ (iii) Clearing of lands ✓ (iv) Extraction of timber ✓ (v) Mining and mineral extraction ✓ (vi) Lying of pipelines ✓ (vii) Tunneling ✓ (viii) Power generation & transmission ✓ (ix) Resettlement ✓ (x) Extraction of surface/groundwater ✓ (xi) Disposal of wastes(solid/liquid/hazardous) ✓
3.9. Amount of capital investment: Foreign: Rs 200 M Local:
3.10. Proposedtimingandscheduleincludingphaseddevelopment:18 months
3.11. Details of availability of following services/infrastructure facilities:
(i) Roads/access(Specify): Moronthuduwa Road
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(ii) Water (Specify): liters per day (iii) Power(Specify): generator and grid (iv) Telecommunication(Specify):Sri Lanka Telecom (v) Common waste water treatment facilities (To be filled by VTA): Will be directed to a septic and sewage tanks that will be emptied with the assistance of the Pradeshiya Saba (vi) Common solid waste management facilities(Specify): Ratmalana Pradeshiya saba (vii) Any other (Specify):
3.12. Will the development result in displacement of people or property: (Quantify)? No
3.13. Will the development result in change of way of life of local people? Yes The Center will provide training for more than 195 students in the welding, automobile, refrigerator and air condition technician and beautician, food and beverage management, pastry and bakery, service sector and this will improve these services in the Colombo and Western Province. This project is mainly seen as a tool for poverty alleviation and provision training for unemployed youth in the area. At the same time establishment of the new Vocational Training school complex complex by VTA in Ratmalana will improve the livelihood and the socio economic status of the youth since it will provide them with an opportunity to acquire skills in these trades while being employed.
3.14. Will the project has plans for future expansion with/without land/space: demands? No. The space will be used efficiently there is further room for expansion. It would be best to identify a cafeteria in the lay out which is not available right now.
3.15. Information on likely impacts of the project (Please tick the relevantcage/s):
Short Medium Long Impact/s Yes No term term term ● Impacts on people & human health ✓ ✓ ● Impacts on fauna/flora/sensitive ✓ ✓ habitats ● Impacts on soils and land use ✓ ✓ ● Impacts on water quality(surface and ✓ ✓ ground) ● Impacts on drainage/hydrology ✓ ✓ ● Impacts on air quality ✓ ✓ ● Generation of excessive noise and ✓ ✓ vibration ● Impacts on landscape/visual ✓ ✓ environment ● Impacts on historical and cultural ✓ - resources ● Presence and aggravation of hazards ✓ - ● Any other (Specify)
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3.16. Information and measures being considered to mitigate likely impacts of the project cited under: with the supervision of the consultant appointed for this project- Building department
In the absence of a solid ( i.e. Spoil material disposal, domestic waste management during the construction period) waste disposal will lead to contamination of ground water and increase the health risk. Practice proper waste management on site during construction and commissioning of the Vocational Training school complex Water logging possible on site unless proper storm water drainage system is planned. NBRO suggest that proper drains be build in order manage the water flow from the northern boundary of the land where there is a rock out crop. Theses measure are being taken to avoid any future land slide or earth slip. Immediately install first aid facilities and train at least one worker on first aid. Install colour coded bins, and mode for source separation, document the waste management with the expected expanded operation.
3.17. Relationship with other existing /planned: developments: Establishment of the vocational school training will increase the train facilities under VTA. It will link with the training that is provided at other facilities in the western province.
3.18. Details of any other permits required for the project:
● Environment Clearance - Proceeding ● Clearance for development activities from the Airport Aviation Authority- Done ( attached) preliminary clearance letter is attached ● Consent from relevant government agencies –Pradesiya Saba provisional approved will be required before site clearance
4. OTHER
Provide any other information that may be relevant
I………………………………………………..certify that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I am aware that this information will be utilized indecision making.
Name: ...... Designation: ......
Signature:...... Date:......
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For Office Only
1. Date of receipt of the application: 2. Payment of EIA administration fee: Date of payment: Amount: Receipt No: Code No: 3. Site inspection information: Date of inspection:
Name/s of the officers: Special comments regarding significant environmental concerns(based on the site inspection:
4. Required approval under Part IVC of NEA:
Yes No
5. If need to go through the EIA process appropriate PAA:
6. Other remarks:
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Annex 03: Site Inspection of Proposed Project
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Attidiya VTA Center Development Brief Site Inspection Report (5th July 2016) Project description:
The establishment of a Vocational Training Center to promote training for youth located in, Attidiya Welyaya, Hunukubura Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat, Colombo District. The project will train skill personals in the technical, automobile and computer industry. The property is in the process of being handed over to VTA by the RDA. RDA has granted VTA approval to proceed with any development on the land.
Site description: The land is located on the Plot No 303 1st Cross Lane, Kauwdana Road in Dehiwala. The site is located 2km of from the Ratmalana airport. The land extent is approximately 2 acre 3 route 38.38 perches. The land is relatively even. Site has already been cleared and leveled with sparse scrub vegetation.
Proper fencing and demarcation of the site was absent at the time of the site inspection. It would be best to put up fencing prior to any construction work for security at the boundaries.
Since the land falls under the municipal council limits of Dehiwala and Mount Lavinia, VTA will be required to obtain a letter of approval from the Local Authority and submit the building plans for approval prior to commencement of any work. At the moment, this process has not been initiated.
Problems and issues 1. Non availability of the necessary approvals 1. Obtain height clearance certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority Prior to construction. 2. The proposed building and construction plans have not been approved by the Local Authority. A provincial letter from the Provincial authority would be required before construction and site clearance. 3. Request for a development application needs to be submitted to the UDA, Dehiwala Mt Lavinia Municipal Council. VTA requires to submit a Basic Information Questionnaire (BIQ) to CEA to access the status of the project. 4. The building will require the COC (certificate of conformity from the Local Authority) once it has completed the construction. 5. Carry out a flood risk assessment for the site since it is a reclaimed wetland area with water logging conditions during rainy season.
3. Flood risk assessment Prior to construction, obtain information on flood risk and respective mitigations that required be incorporated within the structural designs of the building. 4. Provision of storm water drainage Since the land is located adjacent to a perennial drainage, a proper drainage plan needs to be developed for the proposed development. If this perennial drain is not properly maintained during the construction and operation periods of the project it will increase the health risk for the surrounding community as well as the student population in the training center.
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5. Waste management Spoil material should be properly managed and disposed by the contactor. Therefore a site would be required to be identified for disposal of spoil material that is generated. During the construction phase it is important that the contractor obtains approval from the Divisional secretariat or the MC and disposes the construction related spoil material to identified disposal site. With the onset of construction there will be a serious space constrain on sites for material storage and allocation of other resources, therefore, proper waste management strategies should be adopted along with good housekeeping practices by the contractor and the consultant engineers. Onsite sanitary facilities for workers should be provided in order to prevent the health risk and contamination of ground water table. Domestic solid waste generate from the labor camp onsite should be properly disposed through a standard approved set up. 6. Availability of water resources At the moment use of water will be through the national water supply. For construction purposes also pipe born water will be used.
Availably of water for the VTA center will be through the national water supply. Seek approval for supply of pipe born water
7. Non availability of first aid facilities First aid facilities will be required to be setup within the construction premises once the site clearance and construction commences. 8. Infringement of privacy and security for the adjoin property Screens, sign posts and clear demarcation of the site should be established to prevent trespassing and vandalism. 9. Noise and Dust Pollution Dust will be generated on site due to loading and unloading of material and demolition of the existing building. Carry out these activities when it is not dry and make sure that vehicles used to transport these materials are properly covered.
Persons met:
● Mr. Jinadasa, Chief Engineer, SSDP ● Mr H.A.P Gunawardena Assistant Director Vocational Training Authority ● Technical Officer at the Ratmalana VTA
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Annex 04: Minutes of the Public Consultation Meeting
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SUMMARY OF STALKHOLDER CONSULTATION MEETING
HELD IN RATMALANA
Date: 2nd March 2017 Time: 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
Location: Divisional Secretariat, Ratmalana
Invitees: Government officer representatives
▪ Divisional Secretary, Ratmalana ▪ GramaNiladari(Admin), DS Office Ratmalana ▪ GramaNiladari(Admin), DS Office Kesbawa ▪ Administrative Officer-Industrial Development Board ▪ Investigation Officer, DS Office Ratmalana ▪ Development OfficersDS Office Ratmalana ▪ Skills Development Assistant, DS Office Ratmalana ▪ D.D Officers, DS Office Ratmalana SSDP Ministry of Skill Development Representatives
▪ SSDP Assistant Procurement Specialist- SamudraSubasinghe ▪ SSDP (ESO) – Ravi Vinasi ▪ SSDP/MSDTVT (Civil Engineer)- B.Bhayivatha Vocational Training Authority (VTA) Representatives
● DeputyDirector Vocational Training Authority _ Mr. E.A.D.S Senarathne ● Finance Officer-G.B. Panditha ● Training Officer - D.P. Perera ● Training Officer –T.Sumanawardena ● Programme Officer- Sunil Rillagoda ● Officer-M.U.T.N. Madusha Representation from the community
● Niamal Perea ● Gamini Lokuage Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau
● Civil Engineer-K.G. Rasanjana ● Architect- A.Dimal Chandana
Consultant firm representatives ● Environmental Compliance Consultant ADB – Charmini Kodituwakku ● Project Administrative Officer –Manisha Kumarasinghe Matters presented at the meeting
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c) Brief description on importance of the meeting and its scope d) Invited stakeholders views and comments discussion. Section (a) was presented by the Assistant Director, VTA, Section (b) was presented by Architect Dimal Chandana of CECB. Sections (c) to (d) were presented by the Environmental Compliance Consultant from TMS. Presentations were made in Sinhala.
Method of information dissemination and collection: ● Notes were taken on the discussion ● Questions were raised by the forum during the discussions which were answered by the panel of representatives along with the consultant.
Common issues and concerns raised at public consultation meetings
1. The assistant director VTA gave a back ground and the history of the project. That the land was transferred in place of the land that was acquired for baseline raod development project by RDA. He also informed that within this premises courses will be conducted to train quantity surveyor, draught person, computer hardware technician, preschool teachers, bakers, aluminum fabricators, automobile engineering technicians.
2. CECB architect addressing the gathering pointed out that considering the cost of the piling option proposed for the proposed building of VTA it was economical to go for a six storied building. As there is a ceiling on the funds available as the proposed building would be planned for only three stories which will provide only facilities of the lecture halls, toilets, and changing facilities. The second stage to be developed later will be to provide the canteen and dormitories. Answering to a question from the audience he further explained that they had provided disability access, fire escape and etc in the building design. In response to a question on whether there was adequate road reservation, he pointed out that they had left further six meters for the proposed highway that will run adjacent to the land. 3. Divisional Secretary informed that it is a long felt need of the community in the area for a training facility of this nature. He pointed out that this gathering would enable identification of the needs in the area with respect to skill development. He also pointed out that there are no major social concerns associated in the project area of influence. He was, however, concerned about the waterlogging conditions in and around the site which may lead to dengue.
4. Under the construction phase there should be a proper mechanism to prevent dengue mosquito breeding places.The ADB consultant explained that under the ESMP, issue of water logging should be avoided by adopting proper drainage plan for the building and the surrounding area. More explanation was given on waste management during pre construction, construction and operation. During the construction phase, there will be an issue with waste water as well as traffic congestion. Also she explains the
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importance of an ESMP and that there has to be post monitoring which will ensure proper management of the environmental and social impacts.
5. DS raised the point that public was unaware of the training that was provided within this facility and it would be best to look at methods disseminate information among them.
6. The GramaNiladari (Admin) of Kesbawa pointed out that it is would create positive impact. He said that public accessibility to the site was poor and VTA will have to address this. He also pointed out that there was poor public awareness on the vocational training center and its courses.
7. Skills Development Assistant from the D.S office said that there was a shortage in skills such as Plumbers and Technicians. In response, the VTA director said that such training was provide in other centers and this was planned after carrying out a skills needs assessment.
8. Training Officer from the VTA pointed out there should be an awareness programme through media to educate the youth to motivate the youth to enroll in these courses and to overcome the social stigma, long held beliefs and long term commitment prevented them from enrolling in these courses. He also pointed out that there should be an attitudinal change with respect to the skilled labour force.
9. Program Officer from the VTA pointed out according to the layout there will be an issue with the space. The ten workshop units required more space and if the administrative unit was located in the workshop building it would limit space. The architect in response said that at the first stage of construction though there is a limitation of space, they have planned for separate area for administration during the second phase of construction that would ease off the space limitation that was mentioned above.
10. Training Officer inquired as to whether VTA going to provide accommodation within the facility for students since currently the training facility provides accommodation for students and staff. The VTA higher management stated that at the initial phase of the project staff and students will be required to find accommodation outside the premises. Unless this is provide within the new facility the VTA will have no option but to enroll students who live close by only. Therefore provision of accommodation within the facility is crucial. .
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Plate 1: Deputy Director Vocational Training Plate 2: Stakeholder meeting with the Authority speaking at the stakeholder meeting government representatives
Plate 3: Grama Niladari(Admin)speaking at the Plate 4: Skills Development Assistant from the stakeholder meeting D.S office speaking at the stakeholder meeting
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Annex 05: Environmental & Social Management Plan
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ENVIRONMENTAL & MANAGEMENT PLAN
Activity Title: Construction of Vocational Training school complex, Rathmalana District: Colombo Local Authority: - Dehiwala Mountlavinia Municipali Counsil Implementing Partner: Vocational Training Authority
Responsible Environmental Monitoring party (ies) Time Activity Mitigation measure(s) Impact indicator(s) I-Implement Frame M-Monitoring Planning Site selection Unless Local Obtain approval from relevant Local Provisional Project Before Authority building Authority before commencement of approval Implementatio constructi approval is obtained construction. (SLRDC) obtained from n Unit VTA (I) on for new building it Site is nearby lake and should be follow relevant Local may lead to CEA and LA guidelines. Authority Department environmental and Site Engineer social impacts. It will (M) not be in compliance with national environmental and social regulations. Soil report Unless relevant Erosion control measures should be Soil report Project During mitigation measures taken. completed. Implementatio constructi are adopted, soil Soil report obtained following a soil n Unit VTA (I) on erosion may occur. analysis. Department Site Engineer (M) As a drainage a) Establish storm water management Project During system is not system Implementatio constructi
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Responsible Environmental Monitoring party (ies) Time Activity Mitigation measure(s) Impact indicator(s) I-Implement Frame M-Monitoring available on site n Unit VTA (I) on currently, it could b) Maintain design features such as result in the drainage structures Department following: Site Engineer Surrounding wetland (M) area could experience mud and sediment Since the project premises are near a lake and no proper storm water drainage system is currently in place, there will be a risk of temporary flooding Increase of mosquitoes and other vectors increasing health risk Selection of Construction a) Selection of lands such purposes Trees planted Contactor (I) Within 2 additional materials storage should be undertaken by the months of temporary yards, vehicle park, contractors carefully Observations Project site constructi land during labour camp and b) If any public land is selected, obtain – no firewood Engineer and on construction. accommodation official permits from the relevant being used in the TO from commenc facilities for authorities and compensation/rent the labor the building ement. temporary use will for consuming the selected sites camps department require additional c) Selection of local un-skilled and (M) land within project skilled workers for the proposed Check for
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Responsible Environmental Monitoring party (ies) Time Activity Mitigation measure(s) Impact indicator(s) I-Implement Frame M-Monitoring area since there is a construction activities can reduce the approval letter space issue. requirement of land for labour on release of camps. land for the d) Use local materials as much as purpose from possible to reduce the need for respective storage space. authorities Cutting of Lack of greenery on a) Cutting of trees should be carried out Project Soon after trees and site and soil erosion. once the building plan is finalized so Implementatio building clearance of that only necessary trees are cut. n Unit VTA (I) plan is site b) Re-plant any cut trees. finalized. Department Site Engineer (M) Design Energy In the absence of Overall building design should adopt Observations Project At design efficiency water conservation green building designs and measures. Check Implementatio and and energy efficiency Using energy-efficient technologies. whether n Unit VTA (I) constructi of the building energy on phase structure, it may lead efficient Safeguards and to resource constrains lighting officer SSDP thereafter and increase the systems are should be running cost. installed monitored for maintenan ce on a bi- annual basis Solid and Lack of properly Design a waste water treatment plant. Review waste Project
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Responsible Environmental Monitoring party (ies) Time Activity Mitigation measure(s) Impact indicator(s) I-Implement Frame M-Monitoring liquid waste designed disposal Incorporate solid waste storage area in disposal plan. Implementatio mechanisms for solid the plan. n Unit VTA and liquid waste may Review of the Safeguards lead to contamination waste water officer SSDP of surface and ground treatment water resources plant Safety Lack of safety Plan for fire extinguishers fire alarms and Review of Project At design measures within the a stair case for emergency evacuations. design plans Implementatio stage and design will lead to Fire safety management and mock drill for fire safety n Unit VTA (I) during fire and increase Safeguards constructi occupational safety officer SSDP on. hazards Extreme climate a) Adoption of appropriate adaptation Disaster VTA During events such as intense and disaster risk reduction strategy, Management Vocational Constructi rainfall (flooding) emergency preparedness and Plan for the Training on so it is and fire may cause recovery, training/orientation training school ready by Disaster damages to lives and program for lecturers and students center. complex Head implement management properties and construction worker, etc. (I) ation Identify an emergency evacuation point Assistant stage. in the building and placing emergency director alarm system in the building District office VTA (I) Construction Cut and fill Construction (a) Permanent and temporary work Site Project Weekly activities such as cut should be undertaken to control soil observation Implementatio during and fill operation etc. erosion, sedimentation and water and reporting n Unit (M) constructi may lead soil erosion, pollution Contractor (I) on sedimentation and (b) Top soil generated from construction
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Responsible Environmental Monitoring party (ies) Time Activity Mitigation measure(s) Impact indicator(s) I-Implement Frame M-Monitoring siltation. Decrease of sites should be stored properly Project site infiltration of rain (c) Use of silt traps and erosion control Engineer from water, acceleration of measures close to water bodies is also the building surface runoff, are the necessary. department (I) main impacts. (a) Construction activities including Project TO ( I) earth work and construction of cross drainages should be conducted during the dry season Land Activities such as site (a) Awareness programs should be Site Project During preparation clearing, construction organized for the workforce about the observation Implementatio constructi of culverts, mining of importance of flora, fauna and and reporting n Unit (M) on boulders, removal of ecology of the estuary. Contractor (I) trees and green cover (b) Contractor shall adhere to the Check for the vegetation and etc., guidelines and recommendation made CEA, CCD Project site will potentially by CEA and DS regarding removal of recommendati Engineer from impact the ecological trees on letters the building resources. (c) Contractor should especially be department (I) Noise generated from aware not to introduce any alien Project TO ( I) construction vehicles, species during construction related equipment, and activities vehicle traffic has the (d) Saplings for tree planting program potential to disturb should comprise of native or endemic breeding, foraging, species which is suitable to the and migrating existing climatic condition behavior of wild species Use and Extraction, a) Extraction of construction materials Availability Project site During transport of transportation and should be undertaken only from of permits at Engineer from constructi
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Responsible Environmental Monitoring party (ies) Time Activity Mitigation measure(s) Impact indicator(s) I-Implement Frame M-Monitoring natural storage of mines and quarries approved by the raw the building on period resources construction GS&MB material department materials may give b) Environmental requirements and extraction (M) negative impact such guidelines issued by the CEA, and sites Project TO ( as noise, air, water, LAs should be followed with respect M) soil pollution, of locating material extraction sites Observation reduction of scenic c) Transport, loading and unloading of and reporting Contactor (I) beauty and impact on construction materials should not SSEP the natural ecosystem cause nuisance, noise, vibration and Safeguards dust Specialist (M) d) Sand, rubble, metal bitumen and cement should be covered to ensure protection from dust to avoid emissions Transportation of (a) The Contractor should obtain permits a) Check for Project site During construction from LAs to use local roads prior to contractor Engineer from constructi materials on rural transportation of construction s permits the building on road network can materials, machineries etc. from LAs department cause damages to the (b) Construction materials shall not to use (M) access roads. exceed the carrying capacity of the local Project TO ( local road network. roads M) (c) If it is likely to cause damage to b) Check and public roads, provision should be observe Contactor (I) made for their repair as part of the whether SSEP contract. constructi Safeguards on Specialist (M) materials are carried
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Responsible Environmental Monitoring party (ies) Time Activity Mitigation measure(s) Impact indicator(s) I-Implement Frame M-Monitoring beyond the carrying capacity Transportation of (a) Construction materials and Observation Contractor Weekly construction material machinery should not be placed in a and field and may block the access manner that blocks any roads, paths check whenever roads. Loading and or local accesses; constructi unloading shuttering (b) Accidents while transporting of on and metal poles and materials should be avoided by material is handling of heavy transporting material in fully covered being objects may increase method brought to the risk and injury to (a) Loading and unloading of material the site. workers. should be done according to proper safety guidelines. On Site Lack of solid waste (a) Selected disposal site by the Contractor Project site Weekly housekeeping and sanitation contractor should exclude areas has an Engineer from management on site which are close to public and agreement the building can lead to lack of environment for department general cleanliness a) Make arrangements with the local disposal (M) and impact on authority on disposal of solid waste of waste Project TO ( ecology, public generated during construction with the M) health and scenic b) Proper solid waste disposal, local PHI (M) beauty. sanitation and sewerage facilities authority Contactor (I) (drinking water, urinals, toilets and in place. wash rooms in working condition Observati SSEP should be provided to the site of on on Safeguards labour camps cleanlines Specialist (M)
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Responsible Environmental Monitoring party (ies) Time Activity Mitigation measure(s) Impact indicator(s) I-Implement Frame M-Monitoring c) Practice cleanliness and good s at the housekeeping practices on site. constructi There should be a demarcated waste on site. storage area on site. Provision of Check for proper drainage facilities to minimize approval water stagnation around worker based of the camps Project engineer d) Under no circumstances should the to locate solid waste be burned on site. the labour Garbage bins should be provided to camps and all workers based camps, and other construction sites sanitary requireme nts Solid waste storage area demarcate d and in operation All constructi on solid waste removed at end of
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Responsible Environmental Monitoring party (ies) Time Activity Mitigation measure(s) Impact indicator(s) I-Implement Frame M-Monitoring constructi on (a) on constructi on site Air pollution Impact from dust (a) Wet down and spray water at Observations Project Weekly generation leads to construction site, quarries if required. – controlled Implementatio by Poor air quality Dust emissions during transportation dust n Unit (M) Engineer release of Volatile of construction materials should be emissions. Contractor (I) from VTA Organic Compound controlled by enforcing speed limits (VOC) from storage on the vehicles close to site Dust screens Project site sites and transfer of (b) Take steps to avoid dust emissions in place. Engineer from vehicle/equipment during loading and unloading of the building fuels, emission of construction material. Tarpaulin Construction department (I) small amounts of covering is mandatory on material Project TO ( I) Carbon monoxide, trucks/lorries which are used for stored Nitrogen dioxide and transporting materials. properly to particulates from avoid dust construction activities emission may compromise health of the workers and surrounding community. Noise Construction noise (a) All machinery, equipment and Observation Project Weekly pollution can disturb vehicles should be maintained in a Implementatio by surroundings good condition by engaging skilled n Unit (M) Engineer mechanics and regularly maintained. Contractor (I) from VTA National Emission Standards (1994).
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Responsible Environmental Monitoring party (ies) Time Activity Mitigation measure(s) Impact indicator(s) I-Implement Frame M-Monitoring Noise control regulations stipulated Project site by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Engineer from Ordinance, No 924/12) should strictly the building be implemented for crushers, department construction vehicles and equipment. (M) (b) Construction work should be limited Project TO ( I) to daytime. (c) Adhere to noise levels stipulated under NEA. Construction noise level should be maintained at 75 dB(A) during day time (6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) Worker safety Unless worker safety (a) Contractor shall comply with First aid Project Weekly is complied with, it requirements for the safety of the available Implementatio by can lead to injury and workmen as per the International onsite n Unit (M) Engineer other health risks. Labour Organization (ILO) (appropriately Contractor (I) from VTA convention No. 62, Safety and Health equipped). regulations of the Factory Ordinance Observations Project site of Sri Lanka to the extent that are on safety Engineer from applicable to his contract attire of the building (b) Use of licensed and trained vehicle workers. department (I) operators, workers should adopt Regular Project TO ( I) necessary safety measures as stated in jobsite safety the contract including using of hard inspections hats, boots, gloves and appropriate being clothing. conducted. (c) First aid provisions available on site and personnel trained on use.
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Responsible Environmental Monitoring party (ies) Time Activity Mitigation measure(s) Impact indicator(s) I-Implement Frame M-Monitoring (d) Keep the workplace free from hazards. (e) Provide suitable communication and information on safety Extraction of ground Getting water from dug well, Water (a) Review Project Water Development water from existing Resources Board (WRB) should be water Implementatio quality of water dug well may lead to consulted on appropriate extraction extraction n Unit (M) testing to infrastructur the social impacts levels. rates and Contractor (I) be done at e with surrounding cross commenc community check Project site ement and with WRB Engineer from thereafter the building once in 3 (b) Periodic department (I) months. water Project TO ( I) quality testing carried out. Landscaping Landscaping should (a) Project landscape activities have to Site Project Towards incorporate tree be done as per either detailed design observation Implementatio end of plantation, edge or typical design guidelines and reporting n Unit (M) constructi treatment of where Contractor (I) on the water table is high and establishment of Project site foot paths, car parks Engineer from will impact the the building environment if not department (I) thought out properly. Project TO ( I)
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Responsible Environmental Monitoring party (ies) Time Activity Mitigation measure(s) Impact indicator(s) I-Implement Frame M-Monitoring Operation And Management Noise and air Accommodation of a) Sound proofing the wall can prevent Site Principal (VTI) Annually pollution students within the noise pollution. observation Project facility engaged in b) Improve indoor air quality by and reporting Implementatio lectures, cookery, installing exhaust fans and cooker n Unit (M) restaurant service hoods. activities which c) Maintenance of machinery and generate, noise and equipment in a good condition, limit air pollution working time for activities that create noise etc
Drainage Stagnation or (a) VTA needs to undertake regular Site Principal (VTI) Once in 4 Congestions blocking the water maintenance of the drainage system observatio Project months flows may occur due to avoid drainage congestions that n of Implementatio to sediments, may cause local flooding congested n Unit (M) improper disposal of drains and debris during reporting maintenance activities or ignorance. This will provide suitable habitats for vectors like mosquitoes etc In the absence of a proper storm water drainage system there will be a risk of water logged conditions
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Responsible Environmental Monitoring party (ies) Time Activity Mitigation measure(s) Impact indicator(s) I-Implement Frame M-Monitoring around the site Solid waste Since solid waste (a) Have an agreement with the Local Agreement Principal (VTI) Once in 3 management collection will not be Authority for waste collection. with Local Project months on a daily basis, there (b) Implement the waste management Authority in Implementatio is risk of solid waste plan in place. Ensure demarcated place. n Unit (M) piling up on site solid waste storage area with source Cleanliness resulting in obscuring separation for organic waste and and good the environment. other domestic non-organic waste. housekeeping It can also lead to an (c) Encourage composting programs practices increase in vector observed. population and (d) Place color coded bins at Waste increase health risks. necessary places to dispose waste. lInk management with Productivity Program sponsored by plan in place. the National Productivity Centre Review solid promoting 5S concept. waste management plan. Domestic Lack of proper a) Ensure that the domestic waste water Check the Principal (VTI) At the liquid waste disposal of domestic is directed to waste water treatment design plans ( I) design disposal waste water will plant in conformity with the CEA, for cesspits Project phase and result in Local Authority guidelines and and soakage Implementatio thereafter environmental should not be discharged to the pits. n Unit (M) once in 6 pollution. environment prior to the treatment. Review CEA ( M) months or b) In instance of overflow, leaks, wastewater when immediate repairs should be carried. treatment need Establish and collaborate with the plant arises. Local Authority under such maintenance circumstances.
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Responsible Environmental Monitoring party (ies) Time Activity Mitigation measure(s) Impact indicator(s) I-Implement Frame M-Monitoring Sanitary Discharge of (a) Ensure proper maintenance of the Observation Principal (VTI) Bi- facilities untreated or sanitary facilities (flushable and on cleanliness annually insufficiently treated clean) and Project sewage, and lack of (b) Train maintenance and operation staff maintenance Implementatio maintenance of to monitor and repair leaks from of sanitary n Unit (M sanitary facilities cracked containment structures, facilities. may lead to: broken pipes, faulty valves and No leaks Contamination of similar structures. observed. drinking water (c) Provide a suitable sump and overhead Water supply (ground and tank, taking into account the daily is available in surface) requirement of water to ensure the toilets. uninterrupted water supply for the Spreading of sanitary faculties. All guidelines diseases among (d) A minimum distance of 15 m should met. the student be maintained between a tube-well population and and a latrine to prevent contamination surrounding of water resources. In case of shallow community shrouded hand tube-wells, this distance should be 20 m as horizontal filters are used in this type of tube- wells. (e) Maintain a required ratio of male/female toilets with in the school (1toilet per 25 persons). Health and In practical sessions Train the students on occupational risk Observations Principal (VTI) Annually Safety of on bakery and involved in handling the machines and on and safety ( I) trainees: kitchen area will occupation risk and safety in the kitchen reports Project Training on increase the water environment including fire. Implementatio
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Responsible Environmental Monitoring party (ies) Time Activity Mitigation measure(s) Impact indicator(s) I-Implement Frame M-Monitoring cookery and and ambient air - Train the students and teachers on n Unit (M bakery pollution. kitchen, managing risk and emergencies. cooking makes the - Provision of first aid kit and train the environment hot and teachers on it humid result in - Emergency switches should be unsatisfactory properly covered. working conditions - Fire extinguishers must be placed for the trainees. adequately and they should be Activities such as working at all times. baking, mixing from - Ensure that safety gear such as caps, may result in gloves etc are made available. accidents (cuts, and - Proper segregation, collection and injuries from disposal of domestic solid wastes machinery) and burns and rashes. Adopt food If student don’t (a) Health checks of the canteen works PHI Reports, Principal (VTI) Bi-annual safety maintain personal should be done annually observations. ( I) spot guidelines hygiene, it could (b) Prepare set of rules on personal Academic checks affect the whole food hygiene staff( I) preparation process (c) Adopt food safety regulation imposed Project and quality of the by the Ministry of health. Encourage Implementatio food which can lead the following among the student n Unit (M) to health issues for (d) Encourage regular hand washing the students and during working hours lecturers (e) Jewels and watches should not be
worn during cooking (f) All cuts and grazes on skin should be
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Responsible Environmental Monitoring party (ies) Time Activity Mitigation measure(s) Impact indicator(s) I-Implement Frame M-Monitoring covered with plaster (g) Fingernails should be short, clean and unvarnished (h) Scalp hair should be fully covered
(i) Ensure that students (j) maintain personal hygiene and inform the teacher in case an student is sick or has an injury
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Applicable Environmental legislations
a) Environmental Impact Assessment
Sri Lankan Government recognizes Environmental Impact Assessment as an effective tool for the purpose of integrating environmental considerations with development planning. EIA/IEE considered as a means of ensuring that the likely effects of new development projects on the environment are understood before development is allowed to proceed. The legal provision for EIA in Sri Lanka was first included in the Coast Conservation Act No. 57 of 1981 (see below). The broader legal framework for the EIA process in Sri Lanka was laid down by the amendments made to NEA in 1988 through National Environmental (Amendment) Act No. 56 of 1988. The provision relating to EIA is contained in Part IV C of the National Environmental Act. The procedure stipulated in the Act for the approval of projects provides for the submission of two types of reports Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) report and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report. Such reports are required in respect of “prescribed projects” included in a Schedule in an Order published by the Minister of Environment in terms of section 23 Z of the act in the Gazette Extra Ordinary No. 772/22 dated 24th June 1993. This amendment makes EIA mandatory for whole of Sri Lanka and transformed Central Environment Authority (CEA) into enforcement and implementing agency. Any developmental activity of any description whatsoever proposed to be established within one mile of the boundary of any National Reserve, should receive the prior written approval of the Director of Wildlife Conservation. EIA/IEE will be requires if the project is located near FFPO designated five categories of protected areas. The EIA process is implemented through designated Project Approving Agencies (PAAs). PAA’s are those organizations that are directly connected with such a prescribed project. At present, 23 state agencies have been recognized by the Minister as PAA’s including Ceylon Tourist Board. A given organization cannot act both as the PAA as well as the project proponent. In such cases the CEA will designate an appropriate PAA. Similarly when there are more than one PAA the CEA must determine the appropriate PAA. In the event of doubt or difficulty in identifying the appropriate PAA, CEA itself will function as the PAA. At present, there are 31 such PAAs to deal with review and approval of environmental plans In order for a project to be approved the project proponent should submit either an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) report or an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report. Once an EIA report has been submitted there is mandatory period of 30 days during which the public can inspect the document and comment on the report. Further, a public hearing may be held to provide an opportunity to any member of the public to voice their concerns. A decision whether to approve the project will be made only after public consultation is done and necessary major issues are resolved. b) Environmental Protection License The Environmental Protection License (EPL) is a regulatory/legal tool under the provisions of the National Environmental Act. The CEA issues Environmental Protection Licenses (EPL) to medium and high polluting industries under section 23(A) of the NEA. The regulations are gazette under Gazette Extraordinary No. 1533/16 dated January 25,2008, for a Page | 126
IEE for Proposed Vocational Training Complex in Ratmalana December 2017 variety of sectors involving in manufacturing, construction or services which need to obtain Environment Protection Licenses (EPL) The Environmental License (EPL) procedure for the control of pollution. Regulations pertaining to this process have been published in 1990 and are available with the CEA. The EPL issued to an industry or development activity and is legally binding and violation of conditions in the license is a punishable offence under the NEA. EPLs are issued by the CEA or a designated body which can be local authorities for low polluting industries, Board of Investment (BOI) for BOI industries. In the North Western Province, where a separate Provincial Environmental Authority exists, the EPLs are issued by the North Western Provincial Environmental Authority (NWPEA).
The EPL procedure has been introduced to prevent or minimize the release of discharges and emissions into the environment from industrial activities in compliance with national discharge and emission standards, to provide guidance on pollution control for polluting processes and to encourage the use of pollution abatement technology such as cleaner production, waste minimization etc. Here the industries are classified into three lists named A, B and C. List A comprise of 80 potentially high polluting industries, List B comprise of 33 medium polluting industries and List C comprise of 25 low polluting industrial activities. This projects will come under List B or List C. EPL’s for List A and List B industries are issued by the relevant Provincial/ District offices of the CEA while EPL;s for List C industries are issued by the relevant local authority. The EPL issued for List A industries are valid for a period of one year while List B and List C industries are valid for a period of three years, from the effective day of the issue of license.
For List A and List B industries the project proponent must submit a duly filled application (can be obtained from CEA headquarters, provincial and district offices or downloaded from www.cea.lk) for each prescribed activity to provincial or district office of CEA who will evaluate the application and determine the relevancy of issuing an EPL and the adequacy of the details furnished and determine and appropriate inspection fee. Then the project proponent must pay the prescribed fee to CEA headquarters, provincial or district office of CEA and submit the receipt to the relevant provincial or district office of the CEA. Then a team of officers will carry out an inspection and submit a report based on the site visit and the information provided. If the Issue of EPL is recommended the project proponent can obtain the EPL upon payment of license fee.
For List C industries issue of EPL is delegated to local authorities (Municipal councils, Urban councils or Pradeshiya Sabha). The procedure to be followed is the same except the Local Authority will appoint a Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) that will make the final decision regarding the issue of EPL based on the field assessment report and information furnished by the industrialist. The EPL can be renewed by submitting a renewal application three months prior to the date of expiry to the relevant authority who will conduct afield inspection and determine whether the EPL should be renewed.
c) Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (FFPO) Amended Act No. 49 of 1993 EIA provisions are also included in the Fauna and Flora (Amended) Act No. 49 of 1993. According to this Act, any development activity of any description what so ever proposed to
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d) The Constitution of Sri Lanka (Articles 18, 27(14), Articles 154 (A), 9, 19 and (III) 17) The Constitution of Sri Lanka contains several provisions relating to the environment such as Article 18 (“It is the duty of every person of Sri Lanka to protect nature and conserve its riches”) and Article 27 (14) (”The state shall protect, preserve and improve the environment for the benefit of the community”). The 13th Amendment to the Constitution created new institution at the provincial level for environmental protection and management. Each provincial government under this Amendment has legislative and executive powers over environmental matters (Articles 154 (A), 9, 19 and (III) 17). Using such provincial legislative and executive powers, the North Western Provincial Council adopted the North Western Provincial Environmental Authority to supervise and monitor environmental activities in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka.
e) Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. 15 of 1987 Section 12 (2) of the Pradeshiya Sabha Act authorizes the appointment of a committee at the divisional level to advice on environmental matters. Section 105 of the Act prohibits polluting water or any streams, while Section 106 refers to pollution caused by industry and related offences. The Pradeshiya Sabha grants permission for construction activities within its jurisdiction. Such construction will have to comply with environmental requirements stipulated with permits. It also ensures that public health issues are efficiently dealt with and solid waste collection and disposal are appropriately done under this Act.
f) Flood Protection Ordinance, Act No. 22 of 1955 This ordinance provides necessary provisions to acquire land or buildings or part of any land or building for the purpose of flood protection.
g) State Land Ordinance, Act No. 13 of 1949 The State Land Ordinance provides guidelines for:
(i) The protection of natural water springs, reservoirs, lakes, ponds, lagoons, creeks, canals, and aqueducts. (ii) The protection of the source, course and bed of public streams.
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(iii) The construction or protection of roads, paths, railways, and other means of internal communication systems. (iv) The prevention of soil erosion. (v) The preservation of water supply sources. Section 75 of the Ordinance highlights riparian proprietors’ rights and duties. The occupier of land on the banks of any public lake or public stream has the right to use water in that water body for domestic purpose, but cannot diverted water through a channel, drain or pipe or by any other mechanical device.
h) Soil Conservation Act, No. 25 of 1951 The Soil Conservation Act provides for the conservation of soil resources, prevention or mitigation of soil erosion, and for the protection of land against damage by floods and droughts. Under the Act, it is possible to declare any area defined as an erodible area and prohibit any physical construction. The following activities are also prohibited under Act:
(i) weeding of land or other agricultural practices that cause soil erosion; (ii) use of land for agriculture purposes within water sources and banks of streams; and (iii) Exploitation of forests and grassland resources and setting fire in restricted areas.
u) Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation Act No 15 of 1968 The act provide for the establishment of Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation for the development and reclamation of land according to the National policy relating to land Reclamation and Development . It has powers to prohibit the reclamation of development areas. Has powers to declare a wetland to a low line area if it is identified as significant in terms of ecology or environmentally. As per the recent amendment to the act, by act no. 35 of 2006 the corporation will be empowered to take legal action against unauthorized reclamation activities and pollution of inland water bodies as well.
i) Civil Aviation Act, No. 14 of 2010 This act to make provision for the regulation, control and matters related to civil aviation to give effect to the convention on international civil aviation and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. j) Mines and Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992 Under this Act, mining falls within the purview of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB). Mining of minerals including sand must be done with a license issued by the GSMB. Mining is not permitted within archaeological reserves or within specified distances from such monuments. New mining licenses are subject to the EIA process, if the type and extent of mining is listed under the EIA regulations. Additionally, GSMB has the power to stipulate conditions including cash deposits and insurance policy for the protection of environment. Regulations made by GSMB under the Act cover a variety of environmental stipulations, criteria and conditions for licensing and operating mines. This also covers the disposal of mine wastes. The Act also deals with the health, safety and welfare of miners.
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Mining rights on public and private land are subject to licensing by GSMB, and all minerals wherever situated belonging to the State. The right to mine public land parcels are subjected to the EA procedures.
k) Forest Ordinance, No 17 of 1907 (and amendments) The Forest Ordinance of Sri Lanka is the law for conservation, protection and management of forest and forest resources. It regulates tree felling, transport of timber, and other forest related matters. The Forest Ordinance was amended by several Acts - Act 34 of 1951, No. 49 of 1954, Act 13 of 1966, Act 56 of 1979, Act 13 of 1982, and Act 84 of 1988. The Act 23 of 1995 replaced the old Ordinance. Under Section 4 of Act 23 of 1995, the Minister who is in charge of forests can declare any specified area of government land or the whole or any specified part of any reserve forest which has unique ecosystems, genetic resources or a habitat or rare and endemic species of flora, fauna, and microorganisms and of threatened species which need to be preserved in order to achieve an ecological balance in the area by preventing landslides and fire hazards. Under Section 5 of the Act, a Forest Officer has powers to stop any public or private watercourse which goes through a reserved forest. It shall be lawful for the District Secretary to determine the amount of compensation to be paid in case that the water course adversely affects the interests or one or more individuals.
Under Section 6 of the Act, the following activities are prohibited:
(i) trespassing or permits cattle to trespass; (ii) damage by negligence in felling any tree, cutting or dragging any timber; (iii) willfully strips off the bark or leaves from, or girdles, lop, taps, burns or otherwise damages any trees; (iv) poisons water; (v) mine stone, burns lime or charcoal, or collects any forest produce; and (vi) extracts coral or shells or digs or mines for gems or other minerals
l) National Water Supply and Drainage Board Law of No. 2 of 1974 The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) is the principle water supply and sanitation agency in Sri Lanka. It was established in January 1975 under the Law No. 2 of 1974. NWSDB develops, provides, operates and controls water supply and distributes water for public, domestic and industrial purpose.
m) National Policy for Rural Water Supply and Sanitation of 2001 The National Policyfor Rural Water Supply and Sanitation, approved by the cabinet in 2001, has laid down a framework for water supply and sanitation services to the rural sector, which is defined as any Grama Niladhari Division within a Pradeshiya Sabha area except for those in formertown council areas. It provides guidelines on the delivery of minimum water requirements to ensure health, and on levels of service in terms of quantity of water, haulage distance, adequacy of the source, equity, quality, flexibility for upgrade, and acceptable safe water supply systems.
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n) Prevention of Mosquito Breeding, Act No. 11 of 2007 This Act was enacted to prevent and eradicate mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue. Under this Act, it shall be the duty of every owner or occupier of any premises to remove and destroy open tins, bottles, boxes, coconut shells, split coconuts, used tires, or any other article or receptacle found in such premises, and to maintain water wells in such premises to prevent breeding of mosquitoes. People are also bound to empty any artificial pond or pools at least once in a week. Shrubs, undergrowth and all other types of vegetation other than ornamental vegetation and food plants are to be removed.
o) The Urban Development Authority, Law, No 41 of 1978 The Urban Development Authority (UDA) promotes integrated planning and implementation of social, economic and physical development of areas which are declared as urban development areas under the UDA Act. UDA provides technical support to local councils who require assistance in developing plans. It has the authority to develop plans when local authorities fail to do. The UDA monitors urban areas, including 1 km. inland from the coasts in all areas of the coastal zone, and develops land use policies for designated development areas.
p) Municipal Council Ordinances and Acts – Urban Council Ordinance 61 of 1939, Act 29 of 1947, Act 18 of 1979, and Act 13 of 1979 The Municipal Councils and Urban Councils share with Pradeshiya Sabhas powers regarding the approval of buildings plans, control of solid waste disposal, sewerage and other public utilities. Under these laws, new constructions and modifications to current buildings require approval of Municipal or Urban Council or Pradeshiya Sabha. Municipal and Urban councils follow planning and building guidelines of UDA.
The Environmental Policy, NEA and its amendments, and several other pieces of legislation relevant to SSEP outlined above show that environmental policies and the legal or regulatory framework is comprehensive and adequate to address and manage potential environmental impacts and risks associated with its refurbishment and construction activities.
q) Land Acquisition Act No. 09 in 1950 and subsequent amendments in 1983 1nd 1986 Land Acquisition act No 9 of 1950 provides a detailed procedure for acquiring land and sets out a process with inbuilt safeguards. The Act makes provision for the acquisition of land for public purpose. The actual public purpose can result from development programs initiated by various government Departments and agencies from a multitude of sectors. Under the Act
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r) National Involuntary Resettlement Policy The National Resettlement Policy (NIRP) is adopted in 2001 for the benefit of the persons displaced by the process of land acquisition for development purpose. NIRP ensures that people affected by development projects are treated in affair and equitable manner and to ensure that they are not impoverished in the process. It also enables establishing the framework for project planning and implementation. Involuntary resettlement is not encouraged and if it is unavoidable affected persons should be adequately compensated to reestablish them. Compensations should be based on replacement cost and grievance redress mechanisms should be in place to resolve issues emanating from land acquisition. However BFL has not acquired land to expand their industry but land has been purchased from the private entities or obtains land on lease.
s) Land Acquisition Regulations, 2008 These regulations may be cited as the Land Acquisition Regulations, 2008.The basis of assessing the market value of any land or the compensation for any injurious affection caused by the acquisition of any land under this Act.
These Regulations establish the basis for assessing the market value of any land or the compensation for any injurious affection caused by the acquisition of land. Market Value should be assessed as follows: in case part of a land is acquired and when its value as a separate entity deems to realize a value proportionately lower than the Market Value of the main land the compensation should be proportionate to the value of the main land. When the date of intention to acquire was published, the building is used or is intended to be used for occupation and or business purposes, the difference between the cost of re-construction and the value of building, based for determination of Market Value under Section 1.1, should be paid as an additional compensation. Value based on development potential could be considered for paddy lands acquired where permission to fill such lands have been granted by the Agrarian Services Commissioner General. When an acquired building is occupied by a tenant/statutory tenant protected under the provisions of the Rent Act, No. 7 of 1972 (as amended thereafter) the compensation should be ascertained in proportion having regard to the provisions of Rent (Amendment) Act, No. 26 of 2006.
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Annex 07: Pollution Control Standards
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Pollution Control Standards
Wastewater Effluent Discharge Tolerance Limits
Tolerance Limits for Industrial and Domestic Waste Discharged into Marine Coastal Areas
Unit Type of Tolerance Limit No Parameter Limit Value 1 Total suspended solids Mg/l,max 150 Particle size: Mm, max 3 (a) Floatable 2 μM, max 850 solids (b) Settable solids 3 pH at ambient temperature 5.5 -9.0
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 4 (BOD5in five days at 20 oC or Mg/l,max 100 BOD3 in three days at27 oC) 45oC at the point of 5 Temperature oC, max discharge 6 Oils and greases Mg/l,max 20 7 phenolic compounds (as OH) Mg/l,max 5 8 Chemical Oxygen demand Mg/l,max 250 9 Total residual chlorine Mg/l,max 1 10 Ammonical Nitrogen(as N) Mg/l,max 50 11 Cyanide(as CN) Mg/l,max 0.2 12 Sulphides(as F) Mg/l,max 5 13 Flourides (as F) Mg/l,max 15 14 Arsenic (as AS) Mg/l,max 0.2 15 Cadmium (as Cd) Mg/l,max 2 16 Chromium, total (as Cr) Mg/l,max 2 Chormium, Hexavalent (as Cr Mg/l,max 17 6+) 1 18 Copper (as Cu) Mg/l,max 3 19 Lead (as Pb) Mg/l,max 1 20 Mercury (as Hg) Mg/l,max 0.01 21 Nickel (as Ni) Mg/l,max 5 22 sulphides(as F) Mg/l,max 0.1 23 Zinc (as Zn) Mg/l,max 5 24 Pesticides Mg/l,max 0.005 25 Organo - phosphoro Mg/l,max 1 Cholorinated hydrocarbons (as Mg/l,max 26 Cl) 0.02 27 Flourides (as F)aecal Coliform 60 Page | 134
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Micro curie/ 10 - 8 Radio Active Material Mg/l,max 28 (a)Alpha emitters 10 - 7 (b) Beta emitters Micro curie/ Mg/l,max Note 1 : All efforts should be made to remove unpleasant odour and colour as far as possible Note 2: These values are based on dilution of effluents by at least 8 volumes of limits are multiplied by the 1 / 8 of the actual dilution.
Ambient Air Quality Regulations
Maximum Averaging permissible Time level Method of measurement
Pollutant Μgm- Ppm 3
Hi – volume sampling and Particulate matter Annual 50 gravimetric or beta attenuation aerodynamic diameter is less than 10 μm is size (PM10 ) 24 hrs 100
Hi – volume sampling and Particulate matter Annual 25 gravimetric or beta attenuation aerodynamic diameter is less than 2.5 μm is size (PM10 ) 24 hrs 50
24 hrs 100 0.05 Colorimetric using Saltzman Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) 8 hrs 150 0.08 method or equivalent gas phase 1 hrs 250 0.13 chemiluminescence 24 hrs 80 0.03 Pararosaniliene method or Sulphur Dioxide (SO ) 8 hrs 120 0.05 2 equivalent pulse fluorescent 1 hrs 200 0.08
Ozone (O3) 1 hr 200 0.1 Chemiluminescence method
Minimum number of observations required to determine the average over the specified period‐ 03 hour average – 03 consecutive hourly average 08 hour average – 08 hourly average 24 hour average – 18 hourly average Yearly average – 09 monthly average with at least 02 monthly average each quarter
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Noise Control Regulations
(A) General Activities Maximum Permissible Noise Levels at Boundaries in LA eq T
Area LA eq
Day time (6.00 am – Night Time (6.00 pm – 6.00 6.00pm) am) Low noise areas (within 55 dB (A) 45 dB(A) pradeshiya sabas) Medium noise areas (within 63 dB(A) 50 dB(A) municipal councils or urban councils) High noise areas (within 70 dB(A) 60 dB(A) export processing zones or industrial estates) Silent zones (100m from the 50 dB(A) 45 dB(A) boundary of courthouse, hospital, public library, school, zoo, sacred area, and areas set apart for recreation or environment ) Following noise levels will be allowed where the background noise level exceeds or is marginal to the given above
Low noise areas Measured background noise level + 3 dB(A) Medium noise areas Measured background noise level + 3 dB(A) High Noise areas I. For day time (6.00 am Measured background noise – 6.00pm) level + 5 dB(A) II. For night time (6.00 Measured background noise level + 3 dB(A) pm – 6.00 am) Silent Zones Measured background noise level + 3 dB(A)
Note: Above noise levels should be maintained inside the boundary of the land, in which the source is located.
Construction Activities
Day time Night Time ( 6.00 am – 9.00 pm) (9.pm – 6.00 am)
75dB(A) 50 dB (A)
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Prescribed Activities that Require Environmental Protection Licensing
Activities or Industries that need to obtain Environmental Protection Licence or clearance has been published under the National Environment Act No. 47 of 1980 as amended by Act Nos. 56 of 1988 and 53 of 2000, in the Extra ordinary Gazette No. 1533/16 of January 25, 2008, and the extract of the prescribed activities are listed below.
Prescribed Activities – Part A
1. Chemicals manufacturing or formulating or repacking industries. 2. Soaps, detergents, softener or any other cleansing preparations manufacturing industries having a production capacity of 1,000 kilograms per day or more. 3. Bulk petroleum liquid or liquefied petroleum gas storage or filling facilities having a total capacity of 150 or more metric tons excluding vehicle fuel filling stations. 4. Industries involved in the use of fibreglass as a raw material where 10 or more workers are employed. 5. Synthetic rubber, natural rubber manufacturing or processing or rubber based industries excluding industries which manufacture less than 100 kilograms of ribbed smoke rubber sheets per day. 6. Activated carbon or carbon black manufacturing industries or charcoal manufacturing industries having a production capacity one or more metric ton per batch. 7. Industries involved in manufacturing extracting or formulating Ayurvedic, Indigenous medicinal products where 25 or more workers are employed. 8. Chemical fertilizer manufacturing, formulating, processing or repacking Industries. 9. Pesticides, insecticides, fungicides and herbicides manufacturing, formulating or repacking industries. 10. Oil (mineral oil or petroleum) refineries. 11. Dye and dye intermediate manufacturing or formulating industries. 12. Paints (emulsion or enamel), inks, pigments, varnish, polish manufacturing or formulating industries. 13. Petrochemical (basic or intermediates) manufacturing or formulating industries. 14. Industrial gas manufacturing, processing or refilling industries. 15. Asphalt processing plants. 16. Industries involved in the manufacture of polymers or polymer based products (i.e. polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane, polypropylene, polyester, nylon, polystyrene, resins, fibreglass or other man‐made fibres etc.) or polymer or polymer based products, recycling industries. 17. All types of tyres, tubes manufacturing or tyre re‐treading industries. 18. Industries involved in manufacturing or reconditioning of batteries. 19. Any industry involved in the use of asbestos fibres as a raw material. 20. Industries involved in manufacturing, extracting or formulating pharmaceuticals or cosmetic products including intermediates. 21. Adhesives manufacturing industries excluding natural gums.
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22. Match sticks manufacturing industries and explosives manufacturing or formulating industries. 23. Batik industries where 10 or more workers are employed. 24. Textile processing (i.e. bleaching, dyeing, printing) industries or garment washing industries or textile sand blasting industries or commercial laundries where 10 or more workers are employed. 25. Tanneries. 26. Leather finishing industries having effluent generating operations. 27. Jute processing industries. 28. Industries involved in bleaching or dyeing of natural fibre or natural fibre based industries where 25 or more workers are employed. 29. Power looms having 25 or more machines or power looms with sizing activities. 30. Sugar manufacturing industries or sugar refineries. 31. Fermentation industries (Distilleries, Breweries) or alcoholic beverages bottling plants or bottling plants having bottle washing operations. 32. Food manufacturing and processing industries including bakery products and confectioneries where 25 or more workers are employed. 33. Abattoirs. 34. Coconut oil or cinnamon oil extraction industries where 25 or more workers are employed. 35. Plants or animal oil/fats extraction industries having production capacity of 10 litres or more per day excluding coconut oil and cinnamon oil extraction industries. 36. Instant tea or coffee processing industries. 37. Non‐alcoholic beverages manufacturing industries where 25 or more workers are employed. 38. Desiccated coconut mills or coconut processing industries where 10 or more workers are employed. 39. Rice mills having wet process and having a production capacity of 5,000 kilograms or more per day. 40. All hatcheries or poultry farms having 2,500 or more birds or piggery, cattle, goats farms having animals 50 or more or having rating* for mixed farming 2,500 or more. *Rating for Mixed Farming = No. of Birds + 50 x (No. of Pigs + No. of Cattle + No. of Goats) 41. Animal feed manufacturing industries having a capacity of 25 or more metric tons per day. 42. Cigarettes or other tobacco products manufacturing industries where 50 or more workers are employed. 43. Industries involved in surface treatment of metal or plastic including electroplating, galvanizing and powder coating industries. 44. Iron and steel mills. 45. Foundries with any type of furnaces. Page | 138
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46. Non‐ferrous metal processing industries including secondary process, smelting and recovery of metals. 47. Metal fabricating industries or machinery, machinery parts or hardware items or electrical and electronic goods and equipment manufacturing or assembling industries where 24 or more workers are employed. (Including lathe workshops, welding shops, spray painting industries). 48. Cement industries (clinker grinding, manufacturing or repacking). 49. Concrete batching plants having a production capacity of 50 or more cubic meters per day. 50. Glass or glass based product manufacturing industries. 51. Lime kilns having a production capacity of 20 or more metric tons per day. 52. Ceramic industries where more than 25 or more workers are employed. 53. Mechanized mining activities with multi bore hole blasting or single bore hole blasting activities with production capacity having 600 or more cubic meters per month. 54. Crushing or processing of non‐metallic minerals (i.e. limestone, dolomite, apatite. rock phosphate, sand stone, feldspar, quartz, limonite, rutile, zircon, mica, graphite, kaolin, etc.) excluding lime shell and granite crushing activities. 55. Granite boulders making or processing industries (extracting, blasting, slicing, polishing). 56. Granite crushing (Metal crushing) industries having a total production capacity of 25 or more cubic meters per day. 57. Common wastewater (industrial or sewage) treatment plants. 58. Incinerators having a feeding capacity of 5 or more metric tons per day. 59. Water treatment plants having a treatment capacity of 10,000 or more cubic meters per day. 60. Municipal solid waste and other solid waste composting plants having a capacity or 10 or more metric tons per day. 61. Solid waste recovery/recycling or processing plants having a capacity of 10 or more metric tons per day. 62. Solid waste disposal facility having a disposal capacity of 10 or more metric tons per day. 63. All toxic and hazardous waste treatment facility or disposal facilities or recycling/recovering or storage facilities. 64. Industries involved in chemical treatment and preservation of wood excluding Boron treatment. 65. Saw mills having a milling capacity of 50 or more cubic meters per day or wood based industries where 25 or more workers are employed. 66. Hotels, guest houses, rest houses having 20 or more rooms. 67. Hostels and similar dwelling places where occupancy level is exceeding 200 or more. 68. Health care service centres generating infectious wastes, including medical laboratories and research centres. 69. Automobile or bicycle manufacturing or assembling industries. Page | 139
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70. Vehicles service stations or container yards having vehicle service activities excluding three wheeler and motor cycles services and interior cleaning. 71. Railway workshops or all bus depots having vehicle servicing activities. 72. All vehicle emission testing centres. 73. Electrical power generating utilities excluding standby generators and hydro or solar or wind power generation. 74. Printing presses with lead smelting o newspaper printing or printing process which generates wastewater or colour photographs processing centres. 75. Paper and Pulp Industries or corrugated cartons manufacturing industries. 76. Any industry where 200 or more workers per shift are employed. 77. Industrial Estates approved under the part IV‐C of the National environmental Act including Katunayake and Biyagama Export processing Zones. 78. Zoological gardens. 79. Transmission towers providing facilities for telecommunication and broadcasting. 80. Any industry not included above which discharges 10 or more cubic meters of wastewater per day or using toxic chemicals in its process.
5.2. Prescribed Activities – Part B 1. Soaps, detergents, softener or any other cleansing preparations manufacturing industries having a production capacity less than 1,000 kilograms per day. 2. Bulk petroleum liquid storage facilities excluding filling stations or liquefied petroleum gas (LP Gas) storage or filling facilities having a total capacity less than 150 metric tons. 3. Industries involved in the use of fibre glass as a raw material where less than 10 workers are employed. 4. Ribbed smoke rubber sheet manufacturing industries having a production capacity of more than 50 kilograms and less than 100 kilograms per day. 5. Activated carbon or carbon black manufacturing industries or charcoal manufacturing industries having a production capacity less than one metric ton per batch. 6. Industries involved in manufacturing, extracting or formulating Ayurvedic, indigenous medicinal products where more than 10 workers and less than 25 workers are employed. 7. Batik industries where less than 10 workers are employed. 8. Commercial laundries where less than 10 workers are employed. 9. Leather finishing industries having dry process operations. 10. Natural fibre based industries where less than 25 workers are employed excluding industries involved in bleaching or dyeing of natural fibre. 11. Power looms having less than 25 machines. 12. Hand Looms or knitting or embroidery industry having more than 10 looms. 13. Garment industries where 25 or more workers and less than 200 workers per shift are employed. 14. Sugar cane based industries excluding sugar factories of sugar refineries. 15. Food manufacturing and processing industries including bakery products and Page | 140
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confectioneries where 5 or more workers and less than 25 workers are employed. 16. Cinnamon oil extracting industry where less than 25 workers are employed. 17. Rice mills having wet process with a production capacity of less than 5,000 kilograms per day. 18. Grinding mills having production capacity of more than 1,000 kilograms per month. 19. Poultry farms have 250 or more and less than 2,500 birds or piggery, cattle, goats farms having animals 5 or more and less than 50 or having rating * for mixed farming 250 and less than 2,500. *Rating for Mixed Farming = No. of Birds + 50 x (No. of Pigs + No. of Cattle + No. Goats) 20. Animals feed manufacturing industries, having a capacity of less than 25 metric tons per day. 21. All ice manufacturing industries. 22. Metal fabricating industries or machinery, machinery parts or hardware items or electrical and electronic goods and equipment manufacturing or assembling industries where less than 25 workers are employed. (including lathe workshop, welding shops, spray painting industries). 23. Concrete batching plants having a capacity less than 50 cubic meters per day. 24. Single borehole blasting with industrial mining activities using explosives, having a production capacity of less than 600 cubic meters per month. 81 25. Granite crushing (Metal crushing) industries having a total production capacity of less than 25 cubic meters per day excluding manual crushing operations using hand tools. 26. Municipal solid waste and other solid waste composting plants (excluding household composting) having a capacity of less than 10 metric tons per day. 27. Solid waste recovery/recycling or processing plants having a capacity of less than 10 metric tons per day. 28. Solid waste disposal facilities a disposal capacity of less than 10 metric tons per day. 29. Hostels and similar dwelling places where occupancy level or 25 or more boarders and less than 200 borders. 30. Vehicle repairing and maintaining garages including spray painting or mobile air‐ conditioning activities. 31. Recycling or recovering centres of refrigerants form air‐conditioners or refrigerators. 32. Three wheeler or motor cycle servicing activities or vehicle interior cleaning activities. 33. Any industry not included above which discharges 3 or more and less than 10 cubic meters of industrial processing wastewater per day.
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1. All vehicle filling stations (liquid petroleum and liquefied petroleum gas). 2. Manufacturing of candles where 10 or more workers are employed. 3. Coconut oil extraction industries where 10 or more workers and less than 25 workers are employed. 4. Non‐alcoholic beverages manufacturing industries where 10 or more workers and less than 25 workers are employed. 5. Rice mills having dry process operations. 6. Grinding mills having production capacity of less than 1,000 kilograms per month. 7. Tobacco barns. 8. Cinnamon fumigating industries with sulphur fumigation having capacity of 500 or more kilograms per batch. 9. Edible salt packing and processing industries. 10. Tea factories excluding instant tea processing. 11. Concrete pre‐cast industries. 12. Mechanized cement blocks manufacturing industries. 13. Lime kilns having a production capacity of less than 20 metric tons per day. 14. Plaster of Paris industries where less than 25 workers are employed. 15. Lime shell crushing industries. 16. Tile and brick kilns. 17. Single borehole blasting with artisanary mining activities using explosives, having capacity of less than 600 cubic meters per month. 18. Saw mills having a milling capacity of less than 50 cubic meters per day or industries involved in Boron treatment of wood or timber seasoning. 19. Carpentry workshops which use multipurpose carpentry machine or wood based industries where more than 5 workers and less than 25 workers are employed. 20. Residential hotels, guest houses, rest houses with 05 or more and less than 20 rooms. 21. Vehicle repairing or maintaining garages excluding spray‐painting or mobile air‐ conditioning activities. 22. Repairing, maintaining or installation centres of refrigerators and air‐conditioners. 23. Container yards excluding where vehicle servicing activities are carried out. 24. All electrical and electronic goods repairing centre where more than 10 workers are employed. 25. Printing presses and letter press machines excluding lead smelting.
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Annex 08: Letter of Land Hand over by RDA
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Annex 09: Letter to SLLRDC requesting information on flood risk assessment
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Annex 10: Height Clearance by Airport Aviation Authority
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Annex 11: Site Layout Plan
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Proposed vocational train building at Ratmalana
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Annex 12: Food Safety Regulations
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Food Act, NO. 26 of 1980 access through (http://203.94.76.60/FOODWEB/files/regulations.html)
Food (Amendment) Act, No.20 of the 1991 access through (http://203.94.76.60/FOODWEB/files/regulations.html)
Food (Amendment) Act, No.29 of the 2011 access through (http://203.94.76.60/FOODWEB/files/regulations.html)
Food(Hygiene) Regulations – 2011 access through(http://203.94.76.60/FOODWEB/files/regulations.html
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Annex 13: Circular for Formation of Safeguard Cell and the TOR for Safeguard Officer
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CIRCULAR ON SAFEGUARDS
The Safeguards Cell of SSEP will be established as of xx.03.2016 and will be housed under the Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training. The Cell will be headed by SSEP Chief Engineer supported by an Environment and Social Safeguards Officer and two xx engineers. The officers within the safeguard cell will be issues a TOR so that they will understand the duties assigned to them
The functions of the Safeguards Cell will be as follows:
Functions Responsible Person(s) Contact point for overall SSEP safeguards work Chief Engineer Coordination of all Safeguards related work Environment and Social Safeguards Officer Maintain a pipeline of SSEP projects involving civil Project engineers works and renovations Check all checklists provided by the IP focal points Safeguards officer and to be signed off by the Chief Engineer Provide assistance with checklists at any sensitive Safeguards officer sites where specialized environmental inputs are required. Coordinate and facilitate IEE* procedures Environment and Social Safeguards Officer Extraction of EMP from IEE reports / formulation of Environment and Social Safeguards EMPs for all development sites and distribution to Officer relevant levels for its implementation. Monitoring of EMPs on a bi-annual basis Respective project engineer of the SSEP Facilitate training on safeguards among the Chief Engineer and Safe guard institutions officer Support inclusion of safeguards into the curricular of Chief Engineer and Safe guard the training institutions officer *Only IEE will be considered under SSEP as it is categorized as “B” for civil works. Any project that falls into Category A requiring EIA should be excluded from this program.
All SSEP Institutions will have a focal point for safeguards implementation for projects under them. The focal point will be an engineer or technical officer. These officers will be provided with basic safeguards training. The functions of the focal points are as follows:
1. Identification of civil works and renovations pipeline in their institution. 2. Obtain land title clearance before the commence of a project 3. Perform environmental and social checklist and submit to safeguards cell. 4. Prepare BIQ for CEA/Local Authority. 5. Pursue relevant approvals/clearances etc. 6. Obtain approval for project implementation from the respective local authorities and the line agencies 7. Monitoring of EMPs on a regular basis and reporting The following officers have been nominated as the focal points of the IPs:
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Institutions Position Name of current office bearer VTA NAITA ICTAD
In event that any of the above officers vacate the position, this should be intimated to SSEP with immediate effect and a replacement brought in without delay. Necessary steps will be taken to provide the necessary training by SSEP. In the event the officer that is train leave the position it is mandatory that he/she provides training to the newcomer that assumes the position so that the process is maintained within the organization.
The safeguard cell will be responsible for the identification of training needs of the focal institutions on safeguards. It will engage in dialogue with the training institutions in construction and identify how best the safe guards can be incorporated into the student curricular. Provide training on safeguards on the operation and maintenance staff of each of the institutions that have been established under the program.
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TOR for the Environment and Social Safeguards Officer
Qualifications Basic degree in an environment related field such as environmental science, planning, agriculture, zoology, botany, geography or related field. A masters in environment, development studies or environment/social related field will be an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience in environment and/or social related work. Engagement in IEE or EIAs will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Coordination of all Safeguards related work associated with the SSDP. Convening of meeting for the safe guard cell to indentify the activities under the action plan. 2. Categorize all development projects based on the environment and social impacts. 3. Follow the Environment and Social Management Frameworks (ESMF) 4. Prepare resettlement plans in event that there is land acquisition and there is resettlement. 5. Should adopt and check for national and donor related compliances by reviewing policies and legislation in place. 6. Review all checklists provided by the IP focal points 7. Prepare Initial Environmental Examination and EMPs for all projects involving construction activities. Includes activities that involve the coordination and facilitate IEE procedures 8. Provide operational support to staff for them to fulfill the compliance requirements of effective integration of social issues and environmental and social assessments. 9. Carry out safeguards monitoring of the ongoing activities by annually. 10. Participate in preparing management responses to inspection panel reports and required monitoring activities for the sub projects. 11. Carry out safeguards awareness training from time to time and be involved in capacity building and training activities relation to safe guard. This includes training of safeguards among the institutions and maintenance staff. 12. Extraction of EMP from the IEE report and formulate the EMPs for all the development sites and distribution of relevant level for the implementation. 13. Support in activities that involve the inclusion of safeguards into the curricular of the training institutions of the IAs
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Annex 14: Diagram for GRM
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Diagram for GRM
Chief engineer SSDP
Officer in charge (OIC) of the training school complex,
District Level A representative from VTA (Additional Director for Ratmalana CEA, A representative from CEA SLLRDC A representative from state engineering cooperation Gra Secondary (consultant Engineer ma resolution A representative from Ratmalana DSD (Divisional Niladhari Secretary. (GN),
A representative from the SLLRDC
Safe guard officer SSDP project engineer A representative from contractor /Project Manager
Complain box maintained on the site Villagers who have lodged the complaint/ affected person
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