Environmental Monitoring Report
Project No.: 46543-002 July-December 2018 May 2019
Tajikistan: Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Corridors 3 and 5 Enhancement Project
Prepared by: SMEC International (Pty) Ltd, Australia for the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Asian Development Bank.
This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 6 1. INTRODUCTION ...... 7 1.1. Preamble ...... 7 1.2 Headline Information ...... 7 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND CURRENT ACTIVITIES ...... 9 2.1 Project Description ...... 9 2.2 Project Contracts and Management ...... 11 2.3 Project Activities During Current Reporting Period ...... 15 2.3.1. Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Vose-Khovaling road (86.7 km) ...... 15 2.3.2. Enhancement of Sayron-Karamyk road (89 km) ...... 15 2.3.3. Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Kangurt to Baljuvon to intersection of Vose- Khovaling Road (42+500km)...... 15 2.4. Description of Any Changes to Project Design ...... 22 2.5. Description of Any Changes to Agreed Construction methods ...... 27 3. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD ACTIVITIES ...... 28 3.1. General Description of Environmental Safeguard Activities ...... 28 3.2. Site Inspections ...... 28 3.3. Issues Tracking (Based on Non-Conformance Notices) ...... 33 4. RESULTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ...... 37 4.1 Overview of Monitoring Conducted During Current Period ...... 37 4.1.1. Noise and Air ...... 38 4.1.2. Water quality ...... 39 4.1.3. Dust ...... 42 4.1.4. Flora and fauna ...... 43 4.1.5. Monitoring of Other Environmental Issues ...... 43 4.2 Trends ...... 46 4.3 Summary of Monitoring Outcomes...... 46 4.4 Material Resources Utilization ...... 47 4.4.1 Current Period ...... 47 4.4.2 Cumulative resource Utilization ...... 50 4.5 Waste Management ...... 51 4.5.1 Current Period ...... 51 4.5.2 Cumulative Waste Generation ...... 51 4.6 Health and Safety ...... 52 4.7. Grievance Redress mechanisms functioning ...... 53 5. FUNCTIONING OF THE SSEMP ...... 54 5.1. The environmental management system (EMS), site-specific environmental management plan (SSEMP), and work plans ...... 54
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5.2. Corrective Action plan ...... 55 6. GOOD PRACTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT ...... 56 CONCLUSIONS ...... 58 APPENDIX- A: PHOTOS ...... 60 APPENDIX- B: AIR QUALITY SURVEY ...... 67 APPENDIX- C: NOISE LEVEL SURVEY ...... 70 APPENDIX- D: WATER QUALITY SURVEY ...... 71 APPENDIX-E: MINUTES OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION ...... 76 APPENDIX-F: LETTERS / NCN TO CONTRACTOR ...... 78 REFERENCES ...... 84
FIGURES Figure 1: Vose to Khovaling Road, 87.8 km ...... 9 Figure 2: Sayron-Karamyk Road (Red Color) 89km ...... 10 Figure 3: Figure 3: Location of project road sections Vose-Khovaling (Yellow color) and Sayron- Karamyk (Red Color) ...... 10 Figure 4: Map of the Kangurt –Baljuvan – Khovaling Road Project ...... 11 Figure 5: Project Organization Chart ...... 14 Figure 6: Plan of Bridge No.5 ...... 23 Figure 7: Cross-section of Bridge No.5 ...... 24 Figure 8: Plan of Bridge No 6 ...... 25 Figure 9: Cross-section of Bridge No.6 ...... 26 Figure 10: Location of Noise and Air quality sampling points ...... 38 Figure 11: Location of water quality sampling stations ...... 41 Figure 12: Location of water quality sampling points ...... 42 Figure 13: Location of water quality sampling points ...... 42
PHOTOS Photo 1: Watering as part of dust prevention is applied by Contractor - October 2018 ...... 43 Photo 2: Asphalt Scrap temporarily dumped outside ROW of road, (Cloudy weather) 08.12.2018 .. 52
TABLES Table 1: Main organizations involved for Environmental Safeguards ...... 12 Table 2: Contractor activities, July to December 2018 ...... 15 Table 3: Bridge Works ...... 21 Table 4: Site visits and audits in the reporting period ...... 29 Table 5: Non-Conformance Notices (NCNs) ...... 33 Table 6: Non-Conformance Tracking Table ...... 35 Table 6: Water quality monitoring results during the project ...... 39 Table 7: Planned & Actual Completion Rates for Road Works ...... 48 TablО 8: Contractor’s PОrsonnОl ...... 48 Table 9: Cumulative resource Utilization ...... 50 Table 10: SSEMP status ...... 54 Table 11: Corrective Action Plan for January-June 2019 ...... 55
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Abbreviations
ADB - Asian Development Bank AMP - Asphalt Mixing Plant Bi-aEMR - Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report BOD - Biochemical Oxygen Demand CAREC - Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation CO - Carbon Monoxide CP - Crushing Plant CSC - Construction Supervision Consultant CRBR - China Road and Bridge Corporation CEMP - Construction Environmental Management Plan DEP - Department of Environmental Protection DW - Drinking Water EA - Executing Agency EMP - Environmental Management Plan ES-Cont - Environmental Specialist of Contractor FP - Fishery Purpose HSE - Health Safety and Environment IEC - Important Environmental Component IEE - Initial Environmental Examination IVK - Intersection Vose-Khovaling MOT - Ministry of Transport NOx - Nitrogen Oxides PIU - Project Implementation Unit PAM - Project Administration Manual PIURR - Project Implementation Unit Roads Rehabilitation ROW - Right of Way SSEMP - Site Specific Environmental Monitoring Plan SHS - Sanitary and Household Standards SO2 - Sulphur dioxide C6H6O - phenol CH2O - formaldehyde TAPP Technical Assistance Project Proforma TOR - Terms of Reference TSS - Total suspended Solids TSP - Total Suspended Particles
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Glossary
FIDIC - International Federation of Consulting Engineers (Internationally accepted construction contract template) GOST - State standards, which regulate requirements to almost all kinds of products and activities Mitigation - Mitigation measures are the means by which potential impacts for the Measures project are avoided or reduced to appropriate levels through modifications to the task or to the context of the task MAC - Maximum Allowable Concentration of a harmful substance in air, soil or water
ROW - A right-of-way is a strip of land that is granted, through an easement or other mechanism, for transportation purposes, such as for a rail line or road. A right-of-way is reserved for the purposes of maintenance or expansion of existing services with the right-of-way. In the case of an easement, it may revert to its original owners if the facility is abandoned. In Tajikistan, road rights-of-way are considered government property by the Ministry of Transport for Roads by applicable state laws. SNiP - Construction Norms and Rules of Tajikistan Study - A detailed critical inspection
Units
°C degree Celsius Km centimeter km kilometer km2 square kilometer m meter m2 square meter mg/L milligram per liter
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. The Project, ADB Grant 0356-TAJ Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program (CAREC) Corridors 3 and 5 Enhancement is aimed at improvement of roads and associated sub- network by strengthening the 89 kilometer (km) Sayron–Karamik section, rehabilitating the 88 km Vose - Khovaling sub-network connecting road, and improving road safety and roadside communities with renewable energy installations. These will improve national road network connectivity and quality of service, promote trade and energy diversification awareness, facilitate the economic and social development in Tajikistan, and contribute to reducing isolation. The contracted work is being undertaken by the Contractors, Top International Engineering Corporation for Sayron-Karamyk road, Sinohydro for Vose - Khovaling road, LLC Arkoni Sohibkor for rural roads and being supervised by the Engineer (SMEC International (Pty Ltd).
2. As part of the program of rehabilitation, has achieved a saving over the predicted costs for allocated routes. This saving, plus a direct contribution from the Tajikistan Government is being used to provide rehabilitation of a 43 km section of road from the town of Kangurt in a mainly eastwards direction, passing through Buljuvon, to the junction with the rehabilitated Vose-Khovaling Road. The China Road and Bridge Corporation is contractor for the rehabilitation of Kangurt–Baljuvon – Vose- Khovaling road intersection. In terms of Contract for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Kangurt-- Baljuvon-Khovaling Road the, time for completion is 540 days and defect notification period is 365 days. The Contract was signed on May 4th 2018; the work was commenced on July 9st, 2018 and shall be completed on October 31st 2019.
3. Construction supervision, by SMEC International (Pty) Ltd, (Australia), is being undertaken with environmental supervision and monitoring scopes. The Contractors are obligated to obtain periodic parameter measurements of water quality, noise/vibration and air quality, the results of which are submitted regularly to the Engineer in accordance with agreed schedule. Environmental monitoring of the Engineer is done primarily by the International Environmental Specialist with field coordination with a local environmental consultant.
4. This Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report covers the period from July to December 2018 and presenting the results of environmental safeguards monitoring of construction activities on feeder roads. Fifteen feeder roads with a total length of 33.88km were improved/ reconstructed under Vose and Khovaling districts. All physical works were scheduled to be completed by 19 May 2018. The contractor completed their assignment and invoices were paid for the completed works but performance certificates to the contractor are yet to be issued. For Vose-Khovaling Performance Certificate has been issued on August 24 2018, For Sayron-Karamyk the Defect Liability period will end on 30 November 2018, during this period, environmental monitoring is not required for the project.
5. Further to note, a total of 1.7772 ha land (1.2889 ha agricultural; and only 0.4882 ha residential/commercial) was acquired for the Vose-Khovaling road. Out of the total land, 0.3580 ha is in Vose district and 0.1302 ha in Khovaling district. All 126 DPs (Vose 24 and Khovaling 102) had been paid compensation as per policy of the Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan. In the fifteen feeder roads no land acquisition or resettlement impacts was identified since the construction works were carried out on the MOT administered land. There was no squatters or encroachers within the project right of way.
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1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Preamble 6. This report is the tenth Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report, which covers the period from July to December 2018, in compliance with the environmental scope of the construction supervision. The main purpose of this monitoring is to ensure the implementation of environmental mitigation measures during the construction phase. Environmental issues also are anticipated to be identified in advance for avoidance and to ensure timely completion of the project.
7. This report is produced by the Project Management and Supervision Consultant (PMSC) providing services to the PIURR, Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan Government under the Asian Development Bank, ADB Project Number 5019020 CAREC 3 & 5: Grant 0356 – TAJ
8. This 10th Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report (Semi-aEMR) embraces the two road sections of CAREC Corridors 3 and 5 and associated sub-network including the 43km Kangurt- Baljuvon to intersection of Khovaling-Vose road. The project is located in the Regions under Direct Republican Jurisdiction of Dushanbe and the Khatlon. To support regional cooperation and inclusive growth in the country, the project finances (i) the rehabilitation and reconstruction of approximately 175 kilometers of the Sayron–Karamyk road section of CAREC corridors 3 and 5 and the sub-network the Vose–Khovaling road; (ii) the enhancement of road safety and maintenance; and (iii) local community development including improving rural feeder roads and public facilities, and training local communities.
9. Further to note, through savings on other road projects has become available funds and the Ministry of Transport (MOT) has determined that best value for the remaining grant can be achieved through rehabilitation of the road Kangurt to Baljuvon to intersection of Khovaling-Vose road in the Khatlon Region with the length of 43 km. This road is currently in a poor condition, with wearing course absent or deeply rutted, and in some locations water erosion has removed the road bed in its entirety. The road runs from Kangurt, through Baljuvon and ends at the intersection with the Vose-Khovaling Road (at KM22+600), which was recently rehabilitated. The project will require rehabilitation of six river crossings (6 bridges) and 27 culverts. The original IEE developed for the Kangurt to Baljuvon to Khovaling-Vose road Intersection (IEE was approved in May 2018) provided assessment of project rehabilitation activities for all bridges including construction of Bridge N5 at KM23+550 and Bridge N6 at KM26+000. The supplementary IEE is also prepared for reconstruction (full replacement) of 2 metal bridges (Bridge N5 and Bridge N6) including construction of 1+600m approach road to the entry of Bridge N6, and 600m exit from the bridge.
10. As mentioned, the project is financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Tajikistan. Ministry of Transport (MOT, the Client) is the executing agency for implementing the project. The procurement procedures and administration were performed following relevant ADB Procurement Guidelines (2010, as amended from time to time). Implementation schedule for various components is provided in the project administration manual (PAM).
1.2 Headline Information 11. As mentioned, the roads include: (a) Enhancing 89 km Sayron–Karamyk road. This road section remains the same as category IV after the enhancement and (b) Rehabilitation of the 88 km Vose-Khovaling sub-network connecting road, and improving road safety and roadside communities
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with renewable energy installations. Following Ministry of Transport Road classification, this road is also targeted to represent category IV. For Vose-Khovaling Performance Certificate has been issued on August 24 2018, For Sayron-Karamyk the Defect Liability period will end on 30 November 2018, during this period, environmental monitoring is not required for the project. (c) Rehabilitation of 43 km Kangurt–-Baljuvon–Vose-Khavaling road intersection. In relation to this, monitoring of Vose-Khovaling and Sayron-Karamyk roads were carried out to comply with the environmental management plan (EMP), ADB’s ОnvironmОntal safОguarНs policiОs and the environmental regulations of the Republic of Tajikistan. Thus, this Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report (Semi-aEMR) describes results of monitoring the construction works from July Whto December 2018. The environmental monitoring consists of two parts, and these are: (i) monitoring of the compliance with the environmental management plan (EMP); and (ii) monitoring of the ambient environmental conditions. The assessment of compliance with EMP commenced with the review of the environmental management conditions required for compliance during the reconstruction/ construction stage of the projects.
12. The contract of Kangurt-Baljivan-Khovaling has commenced on July 9, 2018, therefore no issues identified in previous BAEMR. During this reporting period, no serious environmental issues detected that required to be informed the Client and ADB.
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2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND CURRENT ACTIVITIES 2.1 Project Description 13. The reconstruction of road section from Vose to Khovaling is 100% completed. Contractor is Sinohydro Corporation of China. Likewise, the Top International Engineering Corporation (TIEC) of China was Contractor responsible for civil works on Sayron-Karamyk Road section, and the work is also 100% completed. The LLC Arkoni Sohibkor is Contractor for the rehabilitation of Feeder Roads. At the moment works on the reconstruction of Feeder Roads are completed on 100%. The China Road and Bridge Corporation is contractor for the rehabilitation of Kangurt–-Baljuvon – Vose- Khavaling road intersection.
14. Further to record, for Vose-Khovaling Performance Certificate has been issued on August 24 2018, For Sayron-Karamyk the Defect Liability period will end on 30 November 2018, during this period, environmental monitoring is not required for the project.
15. All construction works are completed on 100% on this Sayron-Karamyk road section. Quantity of the rehabilitation works for the whole period of construction time (20.10.2014-01.07.2017) has been provided in 9th Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report, January-June 2018
16. As described, the CAREC Corridors 3 and 5 Project is located in the Regions under Direct Republican Jurisdiction of Dushanbe and the Khatlon (Figure-1, Figure-2, Figure-3 and Figure-4).
Figure 1: Vose to Khovaling Road, 87.8 km
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Figure 2: Sayron-Karamyk Road (Red Color) 89km
Figure 3: Figure 3: Location of project road sections Vose-Khovaling (Yellow color) and Sayron-Karamyk (Red Color)
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Figure 4: Map of the Kangurt –Baljuvan – Khovaling Road Project
17. The project outputs are:
(i) Improved approximately 177 km of road of the CAREC Corridors 3 and 5 and its sub- network, which includes enhancing Sayron-Karamyk road section (89km) and rehabilitating Vose-Khovaling road (88 km); (ii) Extended access to local communities through building feeder roads to 15 villages, and (iii) Institutional strengthening on project management, contract supervision, and efficient road maintenance. (iv) Rehabilitation of 43 km road from Kangurt to Baljuvon to intersection Khovaling-Vose road.
18. Civil works are designed to increase the load carrying capacity (structural strength), improve the road safety features and enhance the pavement ride quality of road selected on the basis of economic returns.
2.2 Project Contracts and Management 19. Grant Agreement No. 0356-TAJ (SF) on CAREC Corridors 3 & 5: The Agreement was signed between Tajikistan Government and ADB on 07 October 2013. The Agreement was signed by Mr S.M. Najmuddinov, Minister of Finance and C.C YU, Country Director, ADB Resident Mission, Tajikistan. Project No. 46543.
20. Project Objective: The objective of the Project is to improve connectivity along the sections of CAREC Corridor 3 and 5 passing through the territory of Tajikistan (the Recipient).
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for carrying out the environmental assessment process.
22. ThО rОcruitmОnt procОНurО is thО ADB’s quality –and cost-based selection method with a quality: cost ration of 90:10 anН submission of full tОchnical proposal, in accorНancО with ADB’s Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2010, as amended from time to time). The consulting services will cover all above components to ensure coordination and integration of various project activities. The contract for the consulting services was signed on 22nd April 2014. Services commenced on 21st April 2014 with mobilization of the Team Leader Mr.Shaheen Zafar to take over the charge of Engineer from the Acting Engineer Mr. Michael Behr.
Table 1: Main organizations involved for Environmental Safeguards
Organization Name of Person Contact Details/ Email/Cell No. ADB Syed Asim Ali Sabzwari [email protected] ADB (TRM) Malika Babadjanova [email protected] MOT (PIURR) Mirzoev Eraj [email protected] SMEC International Pty Syed Muhammad Latif (Int.) [email protected] Ltd, Australia Dilshod Dadobaev (National) [email protected] China Road and Bridge Mr. Kou Zhixu [email protected] Corporation Mr. Bai Yang
23. The main tasks of the Contract for Consulting Services is provision of high quality and performance of the Contract in time within budget, as well as performance of construction works in full compliance with Specifications, FIDIC 2010 and SniP, as per economic standards and GOST; including Environment Management and Protection Plan, compliance with all Contract documents.
24. All goods, works and consulting services financed under the Project has been procured in accorНancО with ADB’s ProcurОmОnt GuiНОlinОs anН GuiНОlinОs on Use of Consultants (March 2013, as amended from time to time). Consulting services contracts of Project have been budgeted with total contract value correspond to individual segments are as follows:
25. Information on contracts with selected Contractors is presented below:
Contractor Sinohydro Tajikistan:
Contract Amount: USD 32,453,650.46 Revised Contract Amount: USD 38,600,696.41 Contract Signed: 28 September 2013 Location, Length and Type: Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of 86.8km Road from Vose to Khovaling, Type IV.
Contractor Top International Engineering Corporation:
Contract Amount: USD 13,952,451.21 Revised Contract Amount: USD 14,096,144.55 Contract Signed: September 11 September 2014 Location, Length and Type: Structural Overlay and Reconstruction of 89km Road from Sayron to Karamyk, Type IV.
Contractor LLC Arkoni Sohibkor:
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Contract Amount: USD 1,569,847.70 Contract Signed: 10 May, 2017 Location, Length and Type: Rehabilitation 29.8km Road to 15 villages along Vose- Khovaling road.
Contractor the China Road and Bridge Corporation Contract Amount: USD 10,597,142.86 Contract Signed: May 04, 2018
26. No changes to the project organization structure occurred. There were no other changes to CSC project organization team during this period. The following Figure-5 is the Project Organization Chart.
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Figure 5: Project Organization Chart
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2.3 Project Activities During Current Reporting Period 2.3.1. Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Vose-Khovaling road (86.7 km)
27. The rehabilitation of the main road is completed at 100%, therefore no construction activities at site.
28. Further to note, the design-and-build contract of $32.4 million for the Vose-Khovaling road was awarded to Sinohydro Corporation Ltd., China on 28 September 2013. Works commenced on 14 January 2014 and completed on 14 July, 2017. Final acceptance of Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Vose-Khovaling Road Project by the National Acceptance Committee was held on 22nd June 2018. Performance Certificate has been issued to the Contractor on 21st September, i.e. on the 28th day from the expiry date of Defect Liability Period 24th August 2018. Construction works of fifteen feeder roads was also completed within the given time and invoices were paid accordingly.
2.3.2. Enhancement of Sayron-Karamyk road (89 km)
29. All construction works are completed on 100% on this Sayron-Karamyk road section. Contract was signed on 11.09.2014 and completion date is 30.11.2017. The Consultant submitted the certificate of completion of works on 22.06.2018. Working commission was carried out on 30.01.2018. The defects liability period ended on 30 November 2018.
2.3.3. Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Kangurt to Baljuvon to intersection of Vose-Khovaling Road (42+500km).
30. The financing of Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Kangurt to Baljuvon to intersection of Vose-Khovaling Road is through an existing grant from the Asian Development Bank. Money has become available through savings on other road projects (savings in the amount of USD 11.8million). The Government of Tajikistan proposed to utilize the saving for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Khovaling-Baljuvon-Kangurt road. As such, the Ministry of Transport has determined to utilize thО rОmaining grant for this projОct. In accorНancО with ADB’s EnvironmОntal SafОguarН Policy, it is nОcОssary to conНuct an impact assОssmОnt of thО projОct proposals as part of ADB’s approval process for financial spend, accordingly IEE Report was prepared in May 2018 followed by the Updated IEE in December 2018 due to changed project scope of work, which explains that, the Bridge No 5 and Bridge No 6 required reconstruction into concrete bridges besides the old steel bridges without dismantling of both the bridges. This project is the Category B according to ADB SPS.
31. The date of Commencement of project is 9th July 2018, accordingly, the Contractor mobilized to site, and construction work has already started.
32. During this period from July to December 2018, the Contractor performed the following works presented in Table 2
Table 2: Contractor activities, July to December 2018
Month Construction Activities Location July 2018 1. The work on removal of existing bituminous km2+500 to km14+500 pavement km 30+500 to km 32+500 km 36+000 to km 42+500 2. The work on removal of topsoil km 2+500 to km 16+000 ______Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report, July-December, 2018 Page 15 of 84
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Month Construction Activities Location km 23+700 to km 25+250 3. The work on removal and replacing of km 2+500 to km 7+911 unsuitable material of Subgrade km 24+560 to km 24+740 4. The work on Construction of Subgrade is km 2+500 to km 5+700 done at the section: 5. The work on Construction of Subgrade km 5+700 to km 7+500 km 23+700 to km 25+250 6. The work on Construction of Sub-base km 2+500 to km 4+300 7. The work on Construction of Sub-base km 4+300 to km 5+700 August 2018 1. The work on clearance of the existing Road is km2+500 to km14+500 done – along 19, 5 km km23+700 to km25+300 km26+100 to km32+000 2. The work on removal of bituminous pavement km2+500 to km14+500 is done - 21903, 04, m3 km26+000 to km42+500 3. The work on removal and replacement of km2+500 to km7+911 unsuitable material of the Subgrade is done - km23+720 to km24+900 10510, 46 m3 km25+900 to km25+950 km32+027 to km32+042 4. Excavation works are done - 47800,0 m3 km2+500 to km14+500 km26+100 to km33+000 5. Construction of embankment - 43600,0 m3 km23+700 to km25+250
6. Subgrade preparation Type-1 and Type-2 in km2+500 to km8+000 quantity - 75871,19 m2 km31+500 to km32+000 7. Construction of Sub-base in quantity 16500,0 km2+500 to km8+500 м3 8. Construction of Rubble concrete Drains in km2+780 to km3+060 LHS quantity - 540 l.m. km2+500 to km2+760 RHS
9. The Construction of R/C Culverts is being km23+800, 1,0х1,0 m in size carried out, total - 2/34,07 pcs./l.m. km24+863, 1,5х1,5m in size
10. Rehabilitation of the Bridge No.1 is in process km0+126
(i) Concreting of the foundation of the Bridge intermediate support is performed, (ii) Concreting of the retaining wall of the right- bank and left-bank support is performed (iii) Concreting of the protective structure of the intermediate support is performed (iv) The dismantling of reinforced concrete elements of the Bridge deck, approach slab, reinforced concrete walkway slab and barrier railings is performed
11. Rehabilitation of the Bridge No.2 km0+634
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Month Construction Activities Location slab, reinforced concrete walkway slab and barrier railings is performed 12. Rehabilitation of the Bridge No.3 km1+716
(i) Concreting of monolithic reinforced concrete channel under the bridge and on approaches. (ii) The dismantling of reinforced concrete elements of the Bridge deck and barrier railings is performed 13. The pegging out a Pipe line at the sections:. km23+800 and km24+863
September 1. The work on clearance of the existing Road is km2+500 to km16+800 2018 done - 32, 6 km. km23+700 to km42+000 2. The work on removal of existing bituminous km2+500 tokm16+800 pavement is done –total 24079,5m3 km27+200 tokm42+500 3. The work on removal and replacement of km2+500 tokm7+911 unsuitable material of the Subgrade is done - km12+500 tokm13+800 14948, 26 m3 km14+000 to km+500 km23+720 to km 24+900 km25+900 to km25+950 km32+027 to km32+042
4. Excavation works, total - 229742,65 m3 km2+500 tokm16+400 km26+100 tokm34+000 km38+000 tokm41+200 5. Construction of the Embankment ,total - km23+700 tokm25+250 126193,18 m3 km 25+700 tokm26+000 6. Subgrade preparation Type-1 and Type-2, km2+500 tokm16+400 total - 327361,0 m2 km23+700 tokm25+300 km26+400 tokm37+000 7. Sub-base Construction ,total - 63614,71m3 km2+500 to km14+000 km25+700 to km25+950 km31+500 to km32+000 km35+500 to km37+000 8. Construction of Rubble concrete ditches, total km2+506 to km2+767 LHS - 1136,3 lm. km2+744 to km3+060 LHS km2+995 to km3+508 LHS km3+360 to km3+406 LHS 9. Construction of R/C Culvert is completed ,total km23+800, with dimension of - 2/34,07 pcs./lm. 1,0х1,0 m km24+863, with dimension of 1,5х1,5m 10. The work on prolongation of R/C Culvert is being done, total – 6 pc. km9+912 with dimension of 0,4х1,0m km 10+263 with dimension of 1,0m km 10+931 with dimension of 1,0m km 11+845 with dimension of 1,0m
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Month Construction Activities Location km 12+268 with dimension of 1,0m km 16+474 with dimension of 2,5х4,0m
11. Rehabilitation of the Bridge No.1 km0+126
(i) Concreting of the foundation of the Bridge intermediate support is performed, (ii) Concreting of the retaining wall of the right- bank and left-bank support is performed (iii) Concreting of the protective structure of the intermediate support is performed (iv) Strengthening of Bridge intermediate support by metallic construction is performed (v) Strengthening of cones by reinforced concrete is performed (vi) Concreting of sloping walls of abutment is performed (vii) Replacement of rubber-metal supports (viii) Welding of horizontal sheets in the lower part of the main beam
12. Rehabilitation of the Bridge No.2 km0+634
(i) Concreting of monolithic reinforced concrete channel under the bridge and on approaches. (ii) Concreting of transitional reinforced concrete slabs is performed (iii) Strengthening of cones and slopes of the upper part of the R/C channel with monolithic reinforced concrete at the entrance and exit of the Bridge is done (iv) Concreting of monolithic R/C Bridge decking is done (v) Construction of barrier railings is completed 13. Rehabilitation of the Bridge No.3 km1+716
(i) Concreting of monolithic reinforced concrete channel under the bridge and on approaches. (ii) Concreting of transitional reinforced concrete slabs is performed (iii) Concreting of monolithic R/C Bridge decking is done (iv) Concreting of protective structure of crossbar of abutment is performed (v) Replacement of rubber-metal supports (vi) Strengthening of cones and slopes of the upper part of the R/C channel with ______Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report, July-December, 2018 Page 18 of 84
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Month Construction Activities Location monolithic reinforced concrete at the entrance and exit of the Bridge is done (vii) Construction of barrier railings is completed 14. Rehabilitation of the Bridge No.4 Km 22+720
(i) Construction bypass Road (ii) The dismantling of reinforced concrete elements of the bridge deck and prefabricated elements of the sidewalk is performed
October 2018 1. Removal of existing road, total - 35, along – km2+500 to km16+800 17 km. km20+300 to km 22+140 km23+470 to km42+500 2. Removal existing road surface, total - 24980,0 km2+500 to km16+800 m3 km20+300 to km22+140 km27+200 to km42+500 3. Removal and replacement of unsuitable soil of km2+500 to km7+911 sub-grade, total - 14948, 26 m3 km12+500 to km16+500 form km23+720 to km25+950 km32+027 to km32+042 4. Excavation works, total - 267900,0 m3 km2+500 to km17+000 km26+100 to km34+000 km38+000 to km41+200
5. Embankment filling, total - 56200,0 m3 km16+480 to km16+620 km23+480 to km25+250 km25+700 to km25+950 6. Preparation of the sub-grade Type-1 and km2+500 to km16+800 Type-2, total - 301994,0 m2 km23+700 to km25+300 km27+000 to km37+000 7. Facility of sub-base, total - 86050,8м3 km2+500 to km16+800 km23+700 to km25+250 km25+700 to km25+950 km26+500 to km29+500 km31+500 to km37+000 8. Structure of concrete ditches, total - 1136,3 km2+506 to km2+767 RHS lm. km2+744 to km3+060 LHS km2+995 to km3+508 RHS km3+360 to km3+406 LHS 9. Structure of precast reinforced concrete drain km11+323 to km12+000 LK2-3, total - 677,0 lm. RHS 10. The work on structure of precast reinforced km12+000 to km12+210 RHS concrete drain LK 2-3 11. The construction and reconstruction of km10+263 in sizО 1,0х1,0m reinforced concrete pipes has been km10+931 in size 1,0m completed, total- 8/84, 39 pcs./lm km11+844 in size 1,0m km13+274 in sizО 1,0х1,0m km15+520 in sizО 1,0х0,4 m km16+474 in sizО 2,5х4,0 m
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Month Construction Activities Location km23+800, in sizО 1,0х1,0 m km24+863, in sizО 1,5х1,5m 12. The work for extension of reinforced concrete km5+518 in sizО 1,0х1,0 m pipe, total - 4 pieces. km6+645 in sizО 1,0х1,0 m km9+911 in sizО 0,4х1,0m km14+121 in sizО 1,0х1,0m November 1. Clearance of existing road, total-35.97 km km2+500 tо km17+600 2018 km20+300 to km22+140 km23+470 to km42+500
2. Removal of existing road surface, total -25517 km2+500 to km17+600 m3 km20+300 to km22+140 km27+200 to km42+500 3. Excavation works, total-297900,0 m3 km2+500 to km17+600 form km 26+100 to km34+000 km38+000 to km42+500
4. Embankment filling, total-211000,0 m3 km2+500 to km17+600 km20+300 to km22+140 km23+480 to km25+250 km25+700 to km37+200 5. Facility of sub-base, total - 94500,0m3 km2+500 to km17+400 km20+300 to km22+140 km23+700 to km25+250 km25+700 to km37+000 6. Structure of concrete ditches, total - 1136,3 km2+506 to km2+767 RHS l.m. km2+744 to km3+060 LHS km2+995 to km3+508 RHS km3+360 to km3+406 LHS 7. Structure of precast reinforced concrete km11+323 to km12+300 Drainshas been completed LK2-3, total - RHS 977,0 l.m. 8. The work on structure of precast reinforced km12+300 to km12+410 concrete Drains LK2-3 RHS December 1. Clearance of existing road, total -41, 13 km. km 0+040 to km22+140 2018 km23+470 to km42+500
2. Removal of existing road surface, total – Km0+040 to Km20+000 29407,6 m3 Km20+300 to Km22+140 Km27+200 to Km42+500 3. Excavation works, total-309900, 0 m3 Km 1+800 to Km20+000 Km26+100 to Km34+000 Km38+000 to Km42+500
4. Embankment filling, total -229040,0 m3 Km0+040 to Km20+000 Km20+300 to Km22+140 Km23+480 to Km25+250 KM25+700 to Km38+400 5. Facility of sub-base, total - 110014,65 m3 Km2+000 to Km19+100 Km20+300 to Km22+140 Km23+700 to Km25+250
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Month Construction Activities Location Km25+700 to Km38+000 6. Structure of concrete ditches, total - 1136,3 Km2+506 to Km2+767 RHS per meter. Km2+744 to Km3+060 LHS Km2+995 to Km3+508 RHS Km3+360 to Km3+406 LHS 7. Structure of precast reinforced concrete Km11+323 to Km12+500 RHS Drains has been completed LK2-3, total - Km12+680 to Km12+900 LHS 1617,0 per meter. Km13+280 to Km13+500 RHS
8. The work on structure of precast reinforced Km13+500 to Km14+000 concrete Drains LK2-3 LHS 9. The construction of in-situ reinforced retaining Km0+849 to Km0+972 RHS walls, total 3 pieces Km1+075 to Km1+159 RHS Km1+197 to Km1+290 RHS Percentage of works done – 33.29%
Table 3: Bridge Works
1. The rehabilitation works on Bridge № 1 1. Cast concrete of foundation of interior support 2. Cast concrete of retaining walls right-bank and left-bank supports 3. Cast concrete of protective structure, carcass of interior support 4. It has been done the strengthening of interior support from steel structures 5. Strengthening of cones with in-situ reinforced concrete 6. Concrete casting of slopping walls of bank seat 7. Replacement of rubber-steel bearing part has been done 8. Welding of horizontal sheets to main girder has been done 9. Concrete casting of in-situ reinforced concrete decks has been done 10. Concrete casting of transitional reinforced concrete mat has been done 11. The installation of railings and guardrails have been finished 12. The structure of expansion joints has been finished 2. The rehabilitation works on Bridge № 2 1. Cast concrete of in-situ reinforced concrete channel under bridge and at entrance has been done. 2. Concrete casting of transitional reinforced concrete mat has been done 3. Strengthening of cones and slopes upper part of with cast in-situ reinforced concrete at input and output of bridge has been done 4. Concrete casting of in-situ reinforced concrete decks has been done 5. The installation of railings and guardrails have been finished 6. Replacement of rubber-steel bearing part has been done 7. Cast concrete of retaining walls right-bank and left-bank supports 3. The rehabilitation works on Bridge № 3 1. Cast concrete of in-situ reinforced concrete channel under bridge and at entrance has been done. 2. Concrete casting of transitional reinforced concrete mat has been done 3. Concrete casting of in-situ reinforced concrete decks has been done 4. Concrete casting of girder protective structure of bank-seat has been done 5. Replacement of rubber-steel bearing part has been done 6. Strengthening of cones and slopes upper part of with cast in-situ reinforced concrete at input and output of bridge has been done
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7. The installation of railings and guardrails have been finished 8. The structure of expansion joints has been finished 4. The rehabilitation works on Bridge № 4 1. Concrete casting of transitional reinforced concrete mat has been done 2. Concrete casting of slope protection of cones from in-situ reinforced concrete has been done 3. Concrete casting of monolithic reinforced concrete shell with a thickness of 10 cm, girder of bridge wall of bank seat 4. Concrete casting of in-situ reinforced concrete decks has been done 5. The installation of railings and guardrails have been finished 6. the structure of expansion joints has been finished 7. Replacement of rubber-steel bearing part has been done
2.4. Description of Any Changes to Project Design
33. The rehabilitation of 43 km road from Kangurt to Baljuvon to intersection of Vose-Khovaling Road (IVKR) will not involve widening of the road, except in some minor locations where road curvature is being allayed by minor realignment. The project remains within the existing Right of Way and no new land acquisition is required. In the initial contract, the proposal includes the rehabilitation of all six bridges which cross water courses.The Bridge No 5 and Bridge No 6, located within the Baljuvon District in Khatlon Province. are important transportation link between Kangurt town and Baljuvon further to the upper valley of Vose-Khovaling Road Intersection. Further to note, the existing Bridges No 5 and Bridge No 6 are characterized by steel structure, which are now vulnerable and carries enormous risk due to extreme poor deteriorating conditions. As such, changes from steel structures to RCC is proposed from engineering and design perspectives.
34. The design of new Bridge No 5 for reconstruction over an existing location across Shurobdara River will be RCC type, and Bridge N6 over Obimazor River will also be RCC. These changes are associated with hydraulic analysis to determine the flow parameters and behaviour to the bridge axis and along a reach upstream and downstream of the bridge where flow parameters are expected to be influenced by the bridge. The hydraulic analysis of Bridges are detailed in the Updated IEE of December 2018. Further to note, the existing metal Bridge N6 at Obimazor River is the most problematic. First of all, when the bridge was located, it was necessary to take into account the aspiration of the water flow to the right bank, and not to cover the main direction with dams to take the main load from the water flow, the pale of the supports created an obstacle for the passage of solid material.
35. However, considering the hydrological and design issues, the location of Bridge N6 deviates slightly from its original place (Figure 6 and Figure 7 Plan and cross-section of Bridge No 5, and Figure 8 and Figure 9 Bridge No. 6).
36. The PIU and ADB are aware of these minor change in design and location.
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Figure 6: Plan of Bridge No.5
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Existing Bridge 50 meters Proposed new Bridge
Figure 8: Plan of Bridge No 6
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Figure 9: Cross-section of Bridge No.6
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2.5. Description of Any Changes to Agreed Construction methods 37. The 43 km of the road from Kangurt to Baljuvon and to intersection of Vose-Khovaling is an existing road, and considered as a rehabilitation Project confined within its existing ROW. As such, no changes to any construction processes were proposed in reporting period. The objective of the project is to achieve high quality construction and to ensure that all work is carried out in full compliance with the engineering design, technical specifications and relevant contract documents.
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3. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD ACTIVITIES 3.1. General Description of Environmental Safeguard Activities 38. The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) is responsible to carry out day-to-day management of project execution. The PIU includes a specialist whose responsibilities include the management of all environmental and social aspects of the project. The Project Management and Construction Supervision Consultant (PMCSC) is providing Technical Assistance to the PIU in the supervision of construction works, management and reporting of the project. Environmental Safeguards Unit of the PMCSC is responsible for supervising the construction works in relation to environmental impact and, in particular, for supervising and reporting on the Contractor’s pОrformancО in thО implОmОntation of thО EMP. ThО Contractors’ (SinohyНro anН TIEC) alrОaНy implОmОntОН construction works supportОН by thО countОrpart spОcialists of PMCSC. ThО Contractor’s (CRBC) EnvironmОntal Unit is rОsponsiblО for implementation of the EMP, monitoring of the construction activities and reporting.
39. The PMCSC (SMEC) Environmental Safeguard Unit consists of following specialists:
40. The National Environmental Specialist managed the unit after the departure of International Environmental Specialist, who is responsible for the services on environmental issues, compliance of the construction activities, related legislation and inspection visits to the borrow pits, dumping and asphalt concrete plant sites with safeguard evaluation purposes.
41. Further, the International Environmental Specialist intermittently visits the project, also responsible for overall site inspection including site-specific environmental monitoring of designated parameters, issuance of Non-conformance Notices (NCNs), and preparation of Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report (Semi-aEMR), and other reference documents for PIU and ADB.
42. During project period the Ministry of Transport closely collaborated with PMCSC (SMEC), ADB and Contractors. As usual, the communication with PIU are going directly and through Team Leader
3.2. Site Inspections 43. Environmental site inspection includes such items as, brief history of the candidate project, need for inspecting (and monitoring) of the project, and the objectives it is intended to meet, short description of the project components, current status and time table of the project. All these are detailed in the second Semi-aEMR, July to December 2018.
44. However, during site visit, environmental inspection was carried out to determine whether the contents of environmental assessment (EA) are appropriate and comprehensive. In order to satisfy the requirements, the consultants carried out the following items in Table 4 to evaluate project environmental performance and management.
45. The overall objective is to ensure good environmental practice in project operations, and enable PIURR to establish good governance and efficient environmental management of day to day activities coordinated by the PMCSC (SMEC).
46.
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Table 4: Site visits and audits in the reporting period
Date of Visit Inspectors’ Name Purpose of Inspection Summary of any Findings Reference to Annex 10.07.2018 Dilshod Dadobaev Purpose of visit is to review on-site compliance -Construction camp is arranged with the environmental safeguards and -Sanitary units and water supply is management plan, review the status of in place resource mobilization and civil works progress - Crashing plant is under construction - Earth works started 12.09.2018 Dilshod Dadobaev Aim of the visit is to review on-site compliance - Construction works are going. with the environmental safeguards and Rehabilitation is in process at management plan; review the status of civil three bridges. works progress, provide on-site consultations - Workers are provided by PPE, on corrective actions . but part of workers do not wear PPE 12.10.2018 Malika Babajanova Aim of the visit is to review on-site compliance • Construction camp is not with the environmental safeguards and temporarily fenced due to the Eraj Mirzoev management plan, to guide ES of PIURR, PIC request of local authorities and case and Contractors on environmental safeguards; with attack of foreigners in August Dilshod Dadobaev review the status of civil works progress, 2018 (in Danghara district). provide on-site consultations on corrective Necessary sanitary facilities are actions . arranged (water, toilet, showers). There is an oral agreement with local hospital of Baljuvon district on relevant treatment if any accidents will happen. • Oil/lubricant spills were observed at the maintenance area of the camp. The storage of fuel and lubricants are not in full compliance – not warning signs installed, fencing is not appropriate. • The waste management is not fully meet the requirements: no collection point for household waste.
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There are only 2 small containers for the garbage. Garbage (plastics, bottles, cans) could be observed in several places within the camp area. There is agreement with Baljuvon municipal service authorities on disposal of waste, however it was not enforced yet. • The crushing plants were working and sedimentation pool is arranged 16. 11.2018 Syed Latif Public Consultation related to Bridge N5 and Participants advised that, the design Appendix-C, Bridge N6 covered the following issues: of bridges should have wider Dilshod Dadobaev -General perception about Bridge No 5 and sidewalks, also to take precautions Minutes of Bridge No 6 in the environmental mitigation to Public -Who is going to finance the project avoid impacts anticipated during re- Consultation, Bahodurov Ramazon implementation, construction and operation stages of Bridge -ADB policy, the project. No 5 and Bridge -Economic and social benefits of the project No6, 43 km -EnvironmОntal impacts’ mitigation mОasurОs. Kangurt to -Explained about the Grievance Redress Baljuvon to Mechanism to be applied towards APs and IVKR others having any relation to the project December 2018 implementation. -Questions/Comments & answer
08.12. 2018 Syed Latif -Measure environmental parameters as part of Based on results of instrumental Section/ Annex-B, C, the environmental monitoring program; measurements and chemical D of this second Semi- and Dilshod Dadobaev -Comply with national policies and standards; analysis of water, air, noise in aEMR, July to -Assess the accuracy of predictions, compare project sites and its impact zone, it December 2018 22.12.2018 Rustamov. E predicted and actual impacts. is concluded that, no adverse impacts detected within this monitoring period. Source: Field Survey, PMCSC, November – December 2018
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Rehabilitation of 43 km Kangurt–-Baljuvon – Vose-Khavaling road intersection.
47. At the time of project preparation at feasibility stage, the TAPP consultants were deputed for the survey and preparation of IEE1 for Project. As part of detailed project preparation, environmental assessment (IEE) and other reports were prepared by environmental consultant engaged by the Ministry of Transport.
48. Additionally, an environmental impact assessment process has been conducted and separate Updated IEE2 was developed for the proposed rehabilitation of 43 km of Kangurt – Baljuvon – intersection Vose-Khovaling Road including rehabilitation of 4 Bridges and 27 culverts, and reconstruction of 2 RCC Bridges (Bridge No 5 and Bridge No 6).
Environmental Monitoring Work Coordination 49. The responsible PIU Safety Engineer reviews the environmental reports related to the project and reviewed monitoring of compliance of the contractors’ performance with the approved EMPs, environmental standards and other environmental commitments of the contractor. Environmental monitoring in the field is among the work scope of the Engineer (SMEC), and the tasks of actual monitoring is undertaken by the Contractor in association with international and national environmental specialists. The international environmental specialist is mobilized on an intermittent basis to undertake field audit and write-up the necessary periodic environmental report for the Employer (MOT) and Financier (ADB). A major work contribution of the international environmental specialist is to conduct training/seminars at the site for the Contractors’ staff for a more efficient and effective implementation of measures.
50. However, this is to ensure an efficient monitoring activity at all times. Environmental issues arising from the construction activities were immediately brought to the attention of the construction supervision team to coordinate efforts in order to immediately mitigate impacts, protect the environment, and safeguard health and welfare of the workers and local communities. All these issues were addressed within the framework of overall construction management and supervision. Aspects in the environmental monitoring were reported in quarterly and bi-annual basis to PIU and ADB.
Preparation of Bid Documents
51. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) covers the information of potential environmental impacts and the proposed mitigation measure for each road has been provided in the bidding documents. In addition to the EMP that was provided to the contractors, the bidding document also includes some detailed instructions on subject that highlight in the EMP and environmental monitoring plan on the following:
1 IEE, CAREC Corridors 3 and 5 Enhancement Project, Ministry of Transport, Republic of Tajikistan, June 2013 2 Updated IEE, Road Kangurt to Baljuvan and Baljuvan to intersection Vose-Khovaling Road Reconstruction, Ministry of Transport, Republic of Tajikistan, December 2018
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a. Precaution to be adopted during disposal of debris of solid wastes including disposal of organic debris generated during road construction; b. Precaution to be adopted at sanitation and housekeeping at the labor construction camp like toilets, hygiene, water supply, waste disposal, first aid, overall safety and maintenance etc.; c. To measure and maintain the air quality standard; d. To measure and maintain the noise and vibration quality standard and; e. To check the primary water quality standard including physical and chemical properties of drinking water.
52. The contractors’ response on the instruction to include works for environmental impacts associated with the construction activities is expressed by the quarterly monitoring reports since beginning of the Project on 09 July 2018 for Kangurt-Baljuvon-Intersection of Vose-Khovaling Road. As such, necessary budget had been allocated particular for Category ‘B’ projОcts to hanНlО ОnvironmОntal problОms. AННitionally, thО contractors’ buНgОt incluНОs items of implementation of environmental management and monitoring plan included in the contract document. The contract document3 for the contractors (TIEC & Sinohydro) includes detailed terms and conditions regarding the safeguard issues and implementation of the Environmental Management and Monitoring Plans that has to be adhered and implement by the Contractor. Similar conditions applies to contract document4 of Kangurt-Baljuvon- Intersection of Vose-Khovaling Road for the Contractor CRBC.
Existing Status of CRBC Establishment
Contractors anН EnginООr’s OfficО: 53. One residential hotel at Baljuvon Town is rented by the Contractor which is used as officО anН rОsiНОncО of thО EnginООr. ThО Contractor’s OfficО is also locatОН thОrО. This establishment is reasonably facilitated by power supply, water supply, and sanitation. Cooking and dining arrangements are adjacent to the main one storied hotel building. In living rooms and in offices day and night air conditioners are working.
Construction camp at km 25+000 54. The Contractor's Site Office is located at km 23. This is basically a hotel, leased by Contractor (CRBC) for a long term basis. This camp is well facilitated by power supply, water supply and sanitation, cafeteria and other facilities.
55. The working camp at km 25+000 functions normally. The main sanitary and other environmental standards in this construction camp are compiled. The household garbage is accurately stored on the equipped platform and regularly taken out by local services of the area. Fuels and lubricants gas station are strictly controlled. Fire-prevention measures organized according to standards (Appendix A, Photo 2).
3 Grant 0356, CAREC Corridor 3 & 5 Contract Documents, Volume-1, Section-2 Particular Conditions of Contract, Part-B-Special Provisions, Item 4.18 Protection of the Environment, September 2013; and Contract Documents, Volume-2, Contract for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Vose-Khovaling Road, Employer's Requirements,
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Asphalt Plant: 56. Not yet started asphalt works, scheduled to start in spring 2019.
Quarry and Crushing plants Sites: 57. The quarry site is the riverbed of Obi Mazor, the crushing plant is located at Km 25+000. Functioning accorНing to contractor’s schОНulО.
Borrow pits
58. The procedure of getting permission from local administration of Baljuvon for the location of Borrow pit is completed at km 25+000
3.3. Issues Tracking (Based on Non-Conformance Notices) 59. The Contractor (CBRC) was reminded that, throughout the construction period activities the CRBC should address environmental issues and concentrate on the following:
(i) Establish an operational system for managing environmental impacts; (ii) Carry out all of the monitoring and mitigation measures set forth in the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and the Environmental Management Plan (EMP); (iii) Conduct health and safety programs for workers employed under the project, and include information on the trafficking of women and the risk HIV/AIDS in such programs, and (iv) Establish employment relationship upon equal opportunity and fair treatment, and shall not discriminate with respect to recruitment, wages and benefits, working conditions, discipline, and avoid employing any child (below age of 16 years) to perform any work.
60. The contract of Kangurt-Baljivan-Khovaling has commenced on July 9, 2018, therefore no non-conformance notices in previous BAEMR. In reference to this, following non- conformance notices were served to the Contractor:
Table 5: Non-Conformance Notices (NCNs)
Sl.No Date Subject Reference No 1. 22.11.2018 Monitoring Actions for Ref: 5019020/CRBC/11/18/064 Environmental Monitoring report To conduct timely monitoring of air quality, water quality at preconstruction, construction phases, and noise quality monitoring at the construction phase. Also include schedules, parameters, locations 2. 28.11.2018 To provide Test Results Ref: 5019020/CRBC/11/18/064 (Parameters tested and To provide data and information Methodology, GPS Locations & on the following: References, Weather Condition) Name of the Local Testing Agency b) Parameters tested and Methodology c) Locations (GPS & References) ______Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report, July-December, 2018 Page 33 of 84
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d) Weather Condition 3. 29.11.2018 Reminder Letter to submit Ref: 5019020/CRBC/11/18/065 Quarterly Environmental To provide Quarterly Monitoring Report Environmental Monitoring Report of September 2018 highlighting the following: (i) Establish an operational system for managing environmental impacts; (ii) Carry out all of the monitoring and mitigation measures set forth in the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and the Environmental Management Plan (EMP); (iii) Conduct health and safety programs for workers employed under the project, and include information on the trafficking of women and the risk HIV/AIDS in such programs, and (iv) Establish employment relationship upon equal opportunity and fair treatment, and shall not discriminate with respect to recruitment, wages and benefits, working
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Table 6: Non-Conformance Tracking Table
Person Site/ Date NCN NC Responsibl Date No location Recorded Category Description of Issue Corrective Action/s No Level Due Date Priority e Status Closed Conduct timely Monitoring Actions Along the monitoring of air quality, 1 11/22/2018 Env. for Environmental N1 Minor 11/27/2018 Low CRBC Closed 12/17/2018 road water quality and noise Monitoring report quality Along the 2 11/28/2018 Env. Provide Test Results Provide monitoring data N2 Minor 12/31/2018 Low CRBC Closed 12/17/2018 road Submit Quarterly Along the Environmental 3 11/29/2018 Env. Submit Quarter EMR N3 Minor 1/10/2019 Low CRBC Closed 12/30/2018 road Monitoring Report for IV Quarter
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Summary Tables Total Number of Issues for Project 3 Issues by Category Number of Open Issues 0 Environment 3 Number of Closed Issues 3 Social 0 Percentage Closed 100% Health 0 Issues Opened This Reporting Period 3 Safety 0% Issues Closed This Reporting Period 3 Other 0
Issues Closed on Time 2 Percentage by Closed Issues 67% Percentage by Open Issues 67%
Average days open for all issues 11,3 Average days open of open issues Average Days to close 25,0
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4. RESULTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 4.1 Overview of Monitoring Conducted During Current Period 61. Environmental monitoring is overseen by the Ministry of Transport (MOT), through their staff experienced in environmental and resettlement issues. The MOT reviews the IEEs/EIAs and EMPs related to the MOT projects and perform monitoring of compliance of the contractor’s pОrformancО with thО approvОН EMPs, IEEs anН EIAs, ОnvironmОntal stanНarНs and other environmental commitments of the contractor.
62. Environmental monitoring in the field is among the work scope of the Engineer (SMEC), and the tasks of actual monitoring is undertaken by international environmental specialist and one national environmentalist. The international environmental specialist is mobilized on an intermittent basis to undertake field audit and write-up the necessary periodic environmental report for the Employer (MOT) and Financier (ADB). A major work contribution of the international environmental specialist is to conduct (when requires) training at the site for the Contractor’s staff for a morО ОfficiОnt anН ОffОctivО implОmОntation of mОasurОs. Spot surveys and assessments of environmental situations and conditions of the project sites which needs to be conducted to ascertain compliance of the Contractor to the IEEs and EMP. Subject to variances from the established baseline environmental parameters, were noted and brought to the attention of the Contractors' for corrective measures. Whenever necessary, certain modifications on the work program were recommended to assure compliance on the part of the Contractor China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC).
63. The Contractor (CRBC) had assigned an environmentalist who is responsible for environmental compliance based on the project EMP prepared by the consultant (Updated IEE of Kangurt-Baljuvon-IVKR, December 2018. This report also integrates environmental impacts for reconstruction of 2 RCC Bridges). Likewise, the Contractor has to follow the same EMP as a basis which sОrvОs as a guiНО for monitoring of thО construction’s Оnvironmental aspects. This is to ensure an efficient monitoring activity at all times. Environmental issues arising from the construction activities should immediately be brought to the attention of the construction supervision team to coordinate efforts in order to immediately mitigate impacts, protect the environment, and safeguard the health and welfare of the local communities. All these are to be conducted within the framework of the overall construction management and supervision. Aspects in the environmental monitoring are reported in a quarterly and semi- annual basis to the PIURR and ADB.
64. This Semi-annual Environmental monitoring Report for July to December 2018 has been prepared to focus on the project status in fulfilling the requirements of the EMP, 2009 ADB’s SPS anН Tajikistan lОgislation, incluНing SafОguarНs RОquirОmОnt anН aims to iНОntify past and present concerns from the production and implementation activities that related to impacts on environment.
65. The compliance environmental monitoring and audit of Project was done in several stagОs. At stagО onО so callОН ‘НОsk auНit’ was conНuctОН anН thО availablО matОrials wОrО studied. The following documents were analyzed at the given stage:
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- Updated Initial Environmental Examination (UIEE) for the project (UIEE of Kangurt- Baljuvon-Intersection of Vose Khovaling Road, December 2018; - SSEMPs; - Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Reports developed by the Supervision Consultant (SMEC), January to June 2018; - Monthly Reports, Quarterly Reports developed by the Supervision Consultant (SMEC); - Monthly Reports of the Contractor China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC).
66. At different stages, the number of meetings with the Project participants with different responsibilities for discussion of environmental requirements and their fulfillment, as well as monitoring issues were held.
4.1.1. Noise and Air
67. During this period, instrumental measurements were recorded at the Bridge and constructed sites. The noise testing carried out at seven points along the road: km 0 + 00, km 0+634, km 1+ 716, km 22 + 156, km 23 +00, km 25 + 00, km 38 + 00 (Figure 10) . The noise testing was carried out every three month in September and December 2018.
Figure 10: Location of Noise and Air quality sampling points
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68. Monitoring results are within the Tajikistan environmental standard (Did not exceed MPC) (Appendix-C, Appendix B). The noise limits applicable for the project are as follows:
Daytime Night time (07:00-22:00) (22:00-07:00) Residential; institutional, educational 55 dB 45 dB
Industrial, commercial 70 dB 55 dB
69. The noise limit values were slightly exceeded in three points in September and one point out of the seven in December. The observed dB levels were typical for road construction sites in the day time, and do not cause concern. Further to note, Noise monitoring was carried out for the purposes of establishing the existing ambient noise levels in the area of the existing facility, or for verifying construction phase noise levels. Noise monitoring programs is designed and conducted by trained specialists. Typical monitoring periods was sufficient for statistical analysis and lasted 12 hours with the use of noise monitors that was capable of logging data continuously over this time period,.The type of acoustic indices recorded depends on the type of noise being monitored, as established by a noise expert. Monitors located approximately 1.5 m above the ground and no closer than 3 m to any reflecting surface (e.g., wall).
70. Noise and air pollution at the construction sites were minimized through proper maintenance of equipment and vehicles in accordance with the relevant standards. Precautionary measures implemented were:
All the vehicles and construction machinery were monitored regularly with particular attention to silencers and mufflers to maintain noise levels within the specified limits.
Special consideration was provided to protect workers from exposures to noise originating from construction machinery. Compressor and crushing operators used their earmuffs while working.
4.1.2. Water quality
71. As for Kangurt-Baljuvon-Khovaling road, the civil works commenced on 09 July 2018. Instrumental monitoring of water quality is conducted in December as part of 4th quarterly monitoring activities performed by the contractor in 2018. The water quality results are within the maximum permissible concentration (MPC) set by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) of Tajikistan (Appendix D).
Table 7: Water quality monitoring results during the project
№ Month RT Standards mg/l Field Result Field Result 09. 2018 12. 2018
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2 Temperature 0 С - - 7,5 8,5 5,4 5,4 3 Dissolved oxygen, mg/l Not less Not less 5,7 5,9 4,7 4,8 than than 4 - 4 -6 6 4 Oil products, mg/l 0,05 0,3 0,002 0,003 0,00 0,00 5 ConНuctivity, m /cm - - 0.102 0,102 101 100,2 6 Coli - index, pcs. 1000 1000 3000 2763 980,6 970 7 BOD5, mg/l 3,0 3,0 1,03 1,0 1,0 1,1 8 Turbidity 1,5 1,5 0,9 1,0 0,8 0,8
Station-2: Bridge no. 2, Km 0 +634
1 Weighted substances, 75 25 220,01 - 90,2 90,1 mg/l 2 Temperature 0 С - - 6,6 - 6,6 4,4 3 Dissolved oxygen, mg/l Not less Not less 5,9 - 5,9 5,8 than than 4 - 4 -6 6 4 Oil products, mg/l 0,05 0,3 0,000 - 0,000 0,00 5 ConНuctivity, m /cm - - 0.107 - 0.107 105 6 Coli - index, pcs. 1000 1000 4000 - 4000 2346 7 BOD5, mg/l 3,0 3,0 2,01 - 2,01 2,0
8 Turbidity 1,5 1,5 1,2 - 1,2 1,3
Station-3: Bridge no, 3. Km 1 + 716 1 Weighted substances, 75 25 73,5 - 74,4 mg/l 2 Temperature 0 С - - 7,4 - 4,7 3 Dissolved oxygen, mg/l Not less Not less 4,7 - 4,6 than than 4 - 4 -6 6 4 Oil products, mg/l 0,05 0,3 0,000 - 0,0001 5 ConНuctivity, m /cm - - 0.117 - 115 6 Coli - index, pcs. 1000 1000 1562 - 989,0 7 BOD5, mg/l 3,0 3,0 1,8 - 2,2
8 Turbidity 1,5 1,5 1,1 - 1,3
Station-4: Bridge no. 4, Km 22 + 156 1 Weighted substances, 75 25 72,2 - 73,4 mg/l 2 Temperature 0 С - - 7,7 - 6 3 Dissolved oxygen, mg/l Not less Not less 3,9 - 3,4 than than 4 - 4 -6 6 4 Oil products, mg/l 0,05 0,3 0,000 - 0,00002 5 ConНuctivity, m /cm - - 0.120 - 124 6 Coli - index, pcs. 1000 1000 1030 - 1000 7 BOD5, mg/l 3,0 3,0 1,6 - 2,1
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8 Turbidity 1,5 1,5 0,7 - 0,9
Station-5: Bridge no. 5, Km 23 + 049 1 Weighted substances, 75 25 72.2 73,0 92,7 90,4 mg/l 2 Temperature 0 С - - 7,7 7,7 7,8 7,5 3 Dissolved oxygen, mg/l Not less Not less 4,0 4,02 5,1 5,0 than than 4 - 4 -6 6 4 Oil products, mg/l 0,05 0,3 0,000 0,000 0,0002 0,0001 5 ConНuctivity, m /cm - - 0.110 0,115 110 108 6 Coli - index, pcs. 1000 1000 1010 1030 990,1 900 7 BOD5, mg/l 3,0 3,0 1,5 1,6 2,1 2,0
8 Turbidity 1,5 1,5 1,1 1,3 1,3 1,1 Station-6: Bridge no. 6, Km 25 + 421 1 Weighted substances, 75 25 73,6 74,1 89,2 87,5 mg/l 2 Temperature 0 С - - 9,6 9,6 7,0 7,0 3 Dissolved oxygen, mg/l Not less Not less 4,0 4,03 4,04 4,0 than than 4 - 4 -6 6 4 Oil products, mg/l 0,05 0,3 0,000 0,001 0,0002 0,0001 5 ConНuctivity, m /cm - - 0.100 0,104 6 Coli - index, pcs. 1000 1000 1012 1015 996 985 7 BOD5, mg/l 3,0 3,0 1,3 1,5 2,1 2,0 8 Turbidity 1,5 1,5 1,1 1,2 1,1 1,0 Note: FHP- Fisheries and Household Purpose
Figure 11: Location of water quality sampling stations
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Figure 12: Location of water quality sampling points
Figure 13: Location of water quality sampling points
4.1.3. Dust
72. Daily maintenance was conducted for Crush stone mixing plant, and stone crusher plant to suppress the smoke.
73. In dusty areas such as the new embankment construction area or temporary unpaved deviation and access roads, the surface was sprayed with water using water trucks equipped with sprinklers.
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Photo 1: Watering as part of dust prevention is applied by Contractor - October 2018
74. In Kangurt-Baljuvon-IVK road, dust from exposed work, and from construction operations such as milling, concrete cutting, grinding, cleaning of concrete and steel, and road sweeping does not cause a nuisance to pedestrian and vehicular traffic with in the Right of Way (ROW), and adjacent properties. The Contractor organized spraying of water on strategic places.
4.1.4. Flora and fauna
75. No illegal cutting of trees and poaching was not recorded. It is also confirmed by environmental authorities of project districts. However, 9,431 small trees were replaced by planting approximately 20,000 pine trees. Trees adjacent to the residential boundary of land owners were removed voluntarily.
4.1.5. Monitoring of Other Environmental Issues
76. The contractor CRBC enhanced their environmental awareness and taken action to minimize or avoid any adverse effects to the environment. All construction activities and plant facilities under the contractor complied with all national laws, and regulations, and ADB Policies. Most of environmental impacts identified in this Project appear to be temporary in nature and associated with the construction phase and prevented or mitigated through proper engineering and environmental best practices as well as by taking appropriate prevention or mitigation measures.
Campsite at km25
77. The Contractor’s office and residence for the Engineer is located in a rented hotel (Baljuvon Hotel) at km 25 where all facilities of hot water supply, sanitation, wastewater drainage, are available.
78. Since the construction camp is located near Bridge site 6 within the influence area of foot of medium chain of hills, no channelized ditches were constructed on sides of the camps and CP, to allow drainage of water from the industry to Obi Mazor River
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accommodation and offices. The cleaning items were provided by the contractor once a month for engineers to make the thorough cleaning, including bed sheets, bedcover washing, floor and furniture cleaning. The campsite yard is covered with crushed stone together with concrete path, the access roads including drainage lines is kept neat and clean by spraying water regularly to control the dust.
Safety and Security Precaution 80. Proper safety equipment worn by all personnel at the work zone. Personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hats, steel-toed boots, highly visible clothing and, depending on the noise levels, hearing protection.
81. All PPE meet Tajikistan StanНarНs. All highly visiblО clothing whОthОr it’s a vОst, jackОt or shirt were bright fluorescent orange or lime/yellow and have visible reflective material especially if working at night and met standards.
Every dump truck driver and heavy equipment operator were strictly selected through checking their detailed backgrounds such as certificates, experience and license issued by respective Government Agency. Drinking was strictly prohibited in the campsites, if anyone breaks the rule, then a punishment was imposed to warn the other staffs. Fire extinguishers were provided to the campsites, office buildings and the vehicles. Special cleaning activities were held at the vehicle and equipment maintenance shops. Regular trainings and instructions on H&S issues were conducted for the personnel, records are in place.
82. The site-specific environmental monitoring activities focused on the following major aspects:
Protection of Surface and Ground Waters: In Kangurt-Baljuvon-IVKR Project, along 4 bridges (Bridge-1 at km0+200; Bridge-2 at km0+600; Bridge-3 at km1+680; Bridge-4 at km22+720; Bridge-5 at km23+550; Bridge-6 at km26+000) and 27 culverts, works are in progress, partly complied with. Works on 2 RCC Bridges (Bridge No.5 and Bridge No.6 not yet started).
Location of Culverts: Including at sections: - Km10+263 in sizО 1,0х1,0m - Km10+931 in size 1,0m - Km11+844 in size 1,0m - Km13+274 in sizО 1,0х1,0m - Km15+511 in sizО 1,0х0,4m - Km16+474 in sizО 2,5х4,0m - Km23+800, in sizО 1,0х1,0 m - Km 7+675 in sizО 1,0х0,4m - Кm24+863, in sizО 1,5х1,5 m - Km5+814 in sizО 1,0х1,0 m - Km6+645 in sizО 1,0х1,0 m - Km14+121 in sizО 1,0х1,0 m - Km9+911 in sizО 0,4х1,0 m
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- Km12+268 in size 1,0 m - Km7+387 in sizО 1,0х0,4 m - Km3+975 in size 1,0 m - Km21+553 in size 1,0х1,0m - Km15+180 in sizО 1,0х1,0m - Km24+093 in sizО 1,0х0,4 m
Sediment and Erosion Control Measures: No adverse impacts identified at this stage. Works are in progress for Kangurt-Baljuvon-IVKR Project.
Wastewater Control: Works continues, complied with for the project. The design, location, installation, use, and maintenance of on-site wastewater treatment systems is not required at this stage. The sanitary septic system is established at the Contractor’s camp sitОs. As such, НoОs not aНvОrsОly affОcts the public health, safety and welfare around the camp site at km 26+000.
Construction Site Management: Complied with, an ongoing process.
Storage of construction (Stone, sand, cement) Materials: Material storage is functional at km 26+000. Domestic Wastewater: Management is ongoing, no adverse effects detected during this period.
Removal and Disposal of Solid Wastes: Work is ongoing, within camp and road sites, wastes are systematically placed temporarily on roadside place at km 2+140 (38014’47”N; 69032’39”E). At km 2+500 (38014’56”N; 69032’46”E); Km 11+600 (38017’35”N, 69036’64”E); Km 26+000. Waste Storage and Clean Up: Partial works on waste dumping at km 11+600 undertaken, work is ongoing.
Restoration of Site: Construction works are ongoing, not applicable at this stage. Residual Contamination: Not applicable at this stage.
Handling and Disposal of Hazardous Materials and Wastes: Not applicable during this period.
Emission and Dust Control: The Contractor is spraying water for dust suppression, but inadequate. However, instrumental measurement of ambient air quality recorded two times during this period, results are below RT standard.
Water Quality: Instrumental measurements conducted for 6 bridge sites at upstream and downstream. The results are below RT water quality standard (500m & below)
Noise Control: Not significant, no habitations adjacent to construction sites. Instrumental measurement recorded during this period, results are below RT standard.
Providing Public Safety: The warning signs are installed and flagmen service on the roads are observed during site visit. Safety issues are addressed by the Contractor.
Accidents / Incidents: During the period July to December 2018 no accidents occurred.
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4.2 Trends 83. No any work activity performed by contractor which can affect the environment condition in the previous reporting period, therefore, trend tracking in this report is not applicable.
84. Within the six-month period the Contractor was obligated to perform the necessary measures to mitigate environmental issues as part of his implementation activities. As such, instrumental measurements were done in accordance with agreed schedule and locations in compliance with the IEE/EMP and particularly the Environmental Monitoring Plan (Instrumental survey results are detailed in Appendix-B,C,D).
85. Throughout construction period, the Contractor (CRBC) activities to address environmental issues concentrated on the following:
(i) Establish an operational system for managing environmental impacts;
(ii) Carry out all of the monitoring and mitigation measures set forth in the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and the Environmental Management Plan (EMP);
(iii) Allocate the budget required to ensure that such measures are carried out;
(iv) Conduct health and safety programs for workers employed under the project, and include information on the trafficking of women and the risk HIV/AIDS in such programs, and
(v) Establish employment relationship upon equal opportunity and fair treatment, and shall not discriminate with respect to recruitment, wages and benefits, working conditions, discipline, and avoid employing any child (below age of 16 years) to perform any work.
4.3 Summary of Monitoring Outcomes 86. The monitoring activities during this period implemented considering the EMP and Tajikistan Regulations and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement. The instrumental measurement results of water, air, noise, H&S, flora & fauna and other items are within the Tajikistan standard.
87. The compliance environmental monitoring and audit of Project was done in several stages. At stage onО so callОН ‘НОsk auНit’ was conНuctОН anН thО availablО matОrials wОrО studied. The following documents were analyzed at the given stage:
- The Updated IEE of Kangurt to Baljuvon to Intersection of Vose Khovaling Road, December 2018); - Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Reports, January to July 2018 developed by the Supervision Consultant (SMEC); - Monthly Progress Reports, Quarterly Progress Reports developed by the CSC (SMEC); - Monthly Progress Reports, Quarterly Environmental Monitoring Reports of the Contractor China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC).
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responsibilities for discussion of environmental requirements and their fulfillment, as well as monitoring issues were held. The monitoring activities complied with the EMP requirement set in Contract document.
89. The National Environmental Specialist had meeting with the Ecologist and Engineers of the Contractor (China Road and Bridge) at Contractor's Site Office located at KM23. In addition, several independent and site visits were conducted by the Environmental Specialist during the period to monitor environmental and safety issues. The Kangurt-Baljuvon- Khovaling project works are mostly implemented in accordance with all technical requirements and requirements of EMP/SSEMP and standards. Other works are following the standards and requirements of specification and insurance quality. No safety accident happened in October 2018
Signal men assigned. Not enough road warning signs are installed. Employees of the contractor are mostly equipped with PPE. Dust suppression in populated areas applied Imposed speed limit for trucks Discharged of waste soil are placed beside the road corridor but works continued. However, loaders and graders are in operation in specific location to ensure the density of waste soil. No trees removal observed Report on environmental measures undertaken with data of the condition of the environment have not been provided by Contractor.
Camps
There are some waste have been observed in the territory of the camp. Storage of fuel – area is fenced, protected, anti-fire means not enough. Sanitary facilities (kitchen, toilets, bathrooms, conditioners) are arranged Drinking water supply – in special barrels and from borehole
4.4 Material Resources Utilization 4.4.1 Current Period
90. The following are material resources utilization during this period.
(i) Subgrade excavation is completed by 305110.78 m3, 77.79 % of planned work in October; Total 392190.91 m3;
(ii) Removal of existing bituminous pavement for 25017.68m3, 73.58 % of planned work in October; Total: 34000.00 m3 . (iii) Filling of embankment for 196000.00 m3, 100 % of planned work in October. Total: 196000.00 m3.
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(iv) Sub basО for 100687.79 m³，99.44% of planned work in October. Total:101246.86m³
(v) Almost completed the construction works of the bridge No.1, No.2 No.3 and No4, finished the work of retaining wall about the first three bridges. No metal wastes were used for utilization.
Water and electricity consumption
91. During the period of July – December electricity consumption amounted to 446789 kW and Water consumption amounted to 1620 m3.
Mobilization of Works
92. During this period, July to December 2018 current personnel of CRBC achieved 212 workers, total number of vehicles and equipment reached 209. The comparison of current completion rate, total progress, and planned work for next period is detailed in the Table 4 of Monthly Progress Report, CRBC of November 2018.
Table 8: Planned & Actual Completion Rates for Road Works
Total completed Progress in this period Description of work till this month Planned Activities for Works Planned Actual planned actual Next Period
Road bed excavation and 100% 100% 80% 86% 0% excavation in cut
Embankment Fill 100% 100% 70% 68% 0%
Culvert construction 50% 50% 20% 40% 50%
Sub-base Course 100% 100% 60% 65% 0%
Project Personnel 93. The Contractor (CRBC) mobilized 35 Chinese staffs and 178 Tajikistan staffs. All of project managing staffs and personnel in site are in their positions.
Table 9: Contractor’s Personnel
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Commercial Engineer (and 3 1 1 Contract Engineer) Chief Engineer(and Senior Road 4 6 3 9 Design Engineer) 5 Safety Director 1 1 6 Financial staff 2 1 1 7 Laboratory 1 4 5 1） Laboratory Engineer 1 1 2） Assistant of Laboratory Engineer 4 4 8 Survey Team 2 5 7 1） Survey Engineer 2 2 2） Assistant of Survey Engineer 5 5 Mechanical and Electrical 9 2 6 8 Supply Department 1） Deputy Director 1 1 2） Controller of Equipment Supply 1 1 3） Technician of Repair Shop 6 6 10 Administrating Office 4 10 12 2 1） Secretary 1 1 2） Doctor 1 1 3） Electrician 2 2 4） Cook 1 1 1 1 5） Cleaner 1 1 6） Public Security 1 1 7） Driver for Cars 6 6 II Personnel On site 16 150 166 Electromechanical and Mixing A 5 39 44 Section 1 Section Chief 4 4 2 Electromechanical Engineer 2 2 3 Technician 1 1 4 Skilled Worker 37 37 B Excavation Section 8 76 84 1 Section Chief 4 1 5 2 Excavation Engineer 2 1 3 4 Safety Inspector 1 1
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5 Driver 1 29 30 7 Skilled Worker 45 45 C Bridge 3 35 38 1 Section Chief 1 1 2 Excavation Engineer 1 1 4 Safety Inspector 1 1 5 Driver 10 10 7 Skilled Worker 1 24 25 Total 35 178 209 4
4.4.2 Cumulative resource Utilization
94. The following Table provide information of Cumulative resource Utilization
Table 10: Cumulative resource Utilization
Description of Quantity of Work Cumulative Works Under BOQ, m3 Completed Work, m3
Excavation of Sub-grade 220966.73 305110.78
Backfill of Subgrade 116483.27 256654.55 Removal of existing bituminous 14280 25017.68 pavement Stripping of topsoil 7034.51 87506.82
Sub base 101246.86 100687.79
Subgrade preparation (type-1) 210000 169765.27
Subgrade preparation (type-2) 212940 212063.02 Clearing and grubbing of trees diameter 350 304 less than 32cm Stone concrete ditches 42762.8 1136.3
Reinforced concrete monolithic retaining 145.16 145.16
Steel anchors 1890 1890 Dismantling bridge decking, approach 146.15 145.57 slab
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4.5 Waste Management 4.5.1 Current Period
95. The Contractor has liaised with Local Administration for disposal of construction waste. According to the Engineer`s instruction the Contractor has removed illegally stored inert waste at the land plot, located at km 10+800. Some plastic waste, old clothes were observed at the area of existing Asphalt plant of Contractor for Kangurt-Baljuvon-Khovaling road, which was used before for construction of Dangara-Kangurt road (not ADB financing) – at km 0+50 of Dangara-Kangurt road. It was agreed with Contractor that before the use of this Asphalt plant for rehabilitation of Kangurt-Baljuvon-Khovaling road they will clean the area.
96. Construction camp at km 25
97. The following non-conformances were observed during the site-visit in October 2018:
Oil/lubricant spills were observed at the maintenance area of the camp. The storage of fuel and lubricants are not in full compliance – not warning signs installed, fencing- is not appropriate. The waste management is not fully meet the requirements: no collection point for household waste. There are only 2 small containers for the garbage observed. Garbage (plastics, bottles, cans) could be observed in several places within the camp area. There is agreement with Baljuvon municipal service authorities on disposal of waste, however it was not enforced yet. Removed old asphalt spoils are temporarily stored at Km9+700 and KM12+580 of the road. Permissions of local authorities are in place.
4.5.2 Cumulative Waste Generation
Kangurt-Baljuvon-IVK Road 98. Waste generation in the reporting period was as follows
a) Household garbage – about 3 tons b) Construction garbage – about 6 tons c) Removed asphalt - 25017.68 m2 d) No any hazardous waste has been generated 99. Waste materials including scrapped asphalt were carried out by trucks with arrangement of folding board. Some trucks were not properly covered with tarpaulin, but the materials or dust did not dispersed causing annoyance to road travelers. The extracted asphalt dumped along the roadside temporarily (Photo 2). Further to note, dust from exposed work, and from construction operations such as grading, concrete cutting, grinding, abrasive blast cleaning of concrete and steel, and asphalt milling does not cause a nuisance to pedestrian and vehicular traffic with in the Right of Way (ROW), and adjacent areas.
100. Removal of household rubbish at Camp 23 was carried out on a regular basis, and overall maintenance of waste management was moderate. Under no circumstances should excess materials be dumped on private lands without obtaining permission of the owner. Maintained all construction sites in a cleaner and safer condition and provided and maintained appropriate facilities as temporary storage of all wastes before transportation and final disposal.
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Photo 2: Asphalt Scrap temporarily dumped outside ROW of road, (Cloudy weather) 08.12.2018
a) Necessary precautions were taken to ensure effectiveness of environmentally appropriate systems of collecting, transporting and depositing of wastes.
b) Household wastes from camp activities were delivered to the local agency to carry the garbage to the approved local dumpsite.
c) Sewerage line is fully equipped and manhole is provided for easy access to make the regular maintenance by repairmen.
a) WastОs coming from workОrs’ accommoНation wОrО НОpositОН in НОsignatОН placОs within the campsite before delivery to the approved local dumpsite. Garbage containers with adequate lids/covers were provided in such places around the campsite and well maintained.
b) The accumulated wastes were carried and disposed to a designated local dumpsite approved by local authority.
c) Some road construction waste have been removed from the construction site to the designated location on fallow land in accordance with the related regulations on waste disposal and in coordination with local authorities.
4.6 Health and Safety
101. The environmental, health and safety (EHS) issues observed within the period are generally categorized into the following: (i) Main road; (ii) Camp sites (iii) Quarry site, (iv) Crushing plant, and (v) general safety concerns.
102. ThО Contractor’s staff proviНОН with protОctivО ОquipmОnt anН appropriatО clothing. During works the Contractor ensured that no workОrs, tОchnical staff of contractor’s anН subcontractors' personnel including local peoples do not get injuries or accident related to
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project activity.
103. All cars of the contractor are equipped with first-aid kits, all workers have been trained on first aid by a competent instructor. In the construction camp there is a first aid station as well as an agreement with the Medical Center of Baljuvon district. Contractors' Department of Health and Safety regularly conducted medical examinations of personnel. No accidents occurred during this reporting period.
104. Drinking water to the construction workers were provided regularly.
105. Water tanks and containers used as storage of water are properly cleaned on regular basis
Safety: No safety events occurs such as accidents, no big equipment, transportation and fire events occurred.
Trainings & Tool Box Talks: None
4.7. Grievance Redress mechanisms functioning
106. During this period there were no specific environmental concerns raised in regards to the reconstruction of road and bridge Project. However, comments from public regarding the proposed reconstruction of Bridges included: (i) Higher level bridges in these 2 locations (Bridge Number 5 and Bridge Number 6) was the preference; and (ii) two lane crossings were preferred as a means to provide for vehicles as well as pedestrians and horses. No concerns were raised with impacts on fishing. All these issues are duly considered in the design.
107. The contractor provided a site office that people will be able to get more information about the works. The contractor periodically communicated to the public, through public consultation and notice boards, the scope and schedule of construction as well as certain construction activities that may cause disruptions and access restrictions. Noticeboards and signs were provided in Tajik language. The GRM provisions are in place.
108. No any complaints have been received during the period from July to December 2018.
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5. FUNCTIONING OF THE SSEMP
109. During the reporting period field inspections were done for monitoring of safeguards compliance and survey of the environmental protection and mitigation measures effectiveness in accordance with EMP/SSEMP requirements and corrective action plan. During the inspections and audits the visual surveys on-site, sampling, meetings with workers, contractor, environmental engineers and specialists were conducted. The activities for inclusion in SSEMP include joint instrumental site-specific surveys for water quality, air quality, noise levels, flora and fauna, health and safety. The bypass road along Bridge No. 5 is under construction, the RCC Culvert promoting river water flow is also under construction.
110. However, overall the site- specific issues and related features associated with the rehabilitation activity of the project are conducted in accordance with the advice set out in the EMP, the Contractor mostly following these items.
5.1. The environmental management system (EMS), site-specific environmental management plan (SSEMP), and work plans
111. The environmental management plan has been followed by the Contractors to mitigate the construction impacts accordingly.
112. The assessment of compliance with the EMP commenced with the review of the environmental management conditions required for compliance during the construction/reconstruction stages of the project. These conditions and conditions of Environmental Permit from State Ecological Expertise is meant to be captured in the Site Specific Environmental Management Plan (SSEMP) or in the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). At the initial stage, the Contractors have submitted such Plans before commencement of construction works and further improved following comments of the Environmentalists of CSC-SMEC. No update of trees replanting plan as of December 2018
113. The status of environmental documentation is shown in Table 11 below.
Table 11: SSEMP status
Reference to the Submission/Approval Date Status Contractor’s SEMP Submitted in December 2013
Contractor’s SSEMP for Approved the initial version by PIURR in January Vose-Khovaling road 2014 before commencement of civil works approved section Second updated version was approved by PIURR in April 2015
Submitted in December 2013 Contractor’s SSEMP for Sayron-Karamyk road Approved the initial version by PIURR in January approved section 2014 before commencement of civil works
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Second updated version was approved by PIURR in April 2015
Submitted in December 2013
Approved the initial version by PIURR in January 2014 before commencement of civil works Contractor’s SSEMP for feeder roads Second updated version was approved by PIURR in April 2015
Contractor’s SSEMP for Submitted in May 2018. Kangurt-Baljuvon- SSEMP was approved in July 2018 before the approved Khovaling road section commencement of civil works (see Annex 1)
5.2. Corrective Action plan
114. The contract of Kangurt-Baljivan-Khovaling has commenced on July 9, 2018, therefore no previous Correction action plan is present.
115. Following action plan on Kangurt-Baljuvon-Khovaling road for period from January- June 2019 is presented below in Table 12
Table 12: Corrective Action Plan for January-June 2019
Description of Responsible No Action required Deadline issue party/person 43 km Kangurt Baljuvon-Khovaling Road 1. Contractor’s Monthly To submit reports on environmental monthly Contractor China Environmental monitoring to the SMEC and PMU for Road and Bridge Monitoring Reports January-June 2019 Corporation (CRBC), and ES of SC (SMEC) 2. Availability of first aid kit Provide full content of the First Aid Kit for Contractor CRBC Constructor’ workОrs February 2019 and, ES of SC (SMEC) 3. Air quality Ensure watering to prevent dust if regularly Contractor CRBC required. March-June and ES of SC Air quality monitoring Ensure instrumental air quality monitoring 2019 (SMEC) by laboratory
Noise Ensure instrumental noise level March-June Contractor CRBC, measurement by laboratory 2019 and ES of SC (SMEC) 4. Environmental Continue keep in order EMP/SSEMP, regularly Contractor CRBC documentation monitoring reports, complaints log book, and ES of SC permits etc. – in one place and one room (SMEC) and ensure their further availability; 5. Occupational health HSE engineer of Contractor provide and Jan 2019 and Contractor CRBC and safety control use of ear protection means by regularly and ES of SC workers (SMEC) Ensure use of full set of PPE (including helmets) by workers
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Description of Responsible No Action required Deadline issue party/person 6. GRM functioning Continue make records in complaints log Daily Contractor CRBC book on daily basis; and ES of SC (SMEC)) 7. Reinstatement of area Conduct post-construction environmental By October ES of Contractor, after completion of audit with filling of check-lists 2019 ES of SMEC and construction works responsible staff of PIURR
6. GOOD PRACTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT
116. The Project activities is committed to develop and manage a transport system in harmony with the environment. As such, the present Project contributes good environmental best practice to the well-being of the community by enhancing the environment through:
Minimizing pollution Sustaining ecosystems Conserving the cultural heritage Enhancing the amenity.
117. As such, sound environmental management forms an important part of all activities conducted by, or on behalf of, PIURR.
118. To meet this commitment, all parties (PIURR, SMEC, CRBC) should develop a comprehensive, integrated system of environmental management for the rehabilitation and reconstruction phase of Kangurt to Baljuvon to Intersection of Vose-Khovaling Road facilities.
119. Documents forming part of this environmental management system aimed at assisting CRBC supported by CSC (SMEC) to achieve best practice environment management during construction include:
Areas and approaches for Improvements:
General Environmental Compliance:
Check compliance with design and construction commitments in environmental assessment and Environmental Management Plan (EMP); Check that work does not cause environmental impacts that were not predicted in environmental assessment documentation; Check compliance with environmental requirements and prohibitions of RT legislation, particularly with respect to Environmental Management Plan (EMP);
Check compliance with environmental permits or approval;
Use of Waste Products or Materials in the Work
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Check that waste and product dust suppressants meet material and construction requirements of the contract; Check that any use replacement of reclaimed excess concrete, asphalt pavement, etc, as aggregate , embankment material, slope flattening material or fill in compliance with the material and construction requirements of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP);
Management and Disposal of Excess Material
Check that excess materials from the work are stored, re-used and disposed of as specified in the EMP; Check that standard forms regarding disposal of excess material are submitted prior to disposal of excess materials off site; Record location of disposal or management areas and source of excess material being disposed of.
Work in, Adjacent to, and over Water bodies
Check that sediment and other deleterious material is not gaining entry to water courses, other water bodies; Check that work specified in watercourse, water bodies and their banks is in compliance with that specified in the EMP and environmental documentation.
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CONCLUSIONS 120. This Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report, July to December 2018 expresses thО status of projОct in fulfilling thО rОquirОmОnts of thО EMP, ADB’s SPS 2009 anН Tajikistan legislation, including safeguards requirement and aims to identify past and present concerns from the production and implementation activities that related to impacts on environment.
121. Environmental observations was performed at the 43 km Kangurt to Baljuvon to Intersection of Vose-Khovaling (KBIVK) Road shows that, the Contractor applied mitigation measures described in EMP/SSEMP including instrumental monitoring of air quality, water quality, noise level, health and safety, flora and fauna and other items defined in EMP. The workers used PPEs. No trees were cut by the project because all works were done in vicinity of RoW, except some trees were removed by the house owners voluntarily. No complaints were received from local residents and no accidents were recorded. GRM established for the KBIVK road projects is functioning. Corrective action plan for July-December 2018 includes recommendations on improvement of situation with instrumental monitoring of air quality and noise measurements, reporting, HSE measures application, final reinstatement of the area after completion of works.
122. The CAREC Corridors 3 and 5 Enhancement Project in Tajikistan are Vose-Khovaling 88km and Sayron-Karamyk 89km roads being constructed by the Government under grant financing from the Asian Development Bank. The Project was determined to be a 'Category B' for which an IEE was processed. Currently, out of the 2 Contract packages, Contract 1 (Vose-Khovaling) and Sayron-Karamyk construction work completed 100% for both the contracts. The construction works being supervised by SMEC International Pvt Ltd (Australia) as the Engineer.
123. Further to record, as part of the program of rehabilitation, has achieved a saving over the predicted costs for allocated routes. This saving, plus a direct contribution from the Tajikistan Government is being used to provide rehabilitation of a 43 km section of road from the town of Kangurt in a mainly eastwards direction, passing through Buljuvon, to the junction with the rehabilitated Vose-Khovaling Road. The China Road and Bridge Corporation is contractor for the rehabilitation of Kangurt–Baljuvon – Vose-Khovaling road intersection. In terms of Contract for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Kangurt--Baljuvon-Khovaling Road the, time for completion is 540 days and defect notification period is 365 days. The Contract was signed on May 4th 2018; the work was commenced on July 9st, 2018 and shall be completed on October 31st 2019.
124. During this period, the supervision tasks consist of continuous monitoring by the CSC (the Engineer), environmental monitoring and management of project implementation and assistance in ensuring the implementation of environmental management practices at each stage of the construction. The environmental monitoring was carried out by an international environmental specialist with the support of national environmental specialist. The specialists developed an environmental auditing protocol for the construction period, formulated a detailed environment monitoring and management plan (EMMP), regularly supervised the environmental monitoring, and submitted periodic reports based on the monitoring data and laboratory analysis reports.
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on noise levels, water quality, air quality and safety issues were observed by the monitoring team and presented in this Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report. The environmental, health and safety (EHS) issues observed within the period are generally categorized into the following: (i) Main road; (ii) Camp sites (iii) Quarry site, (iv) Crushing plant, and (v) general safety concerns.
126. Further to note, the results of water samples, air quality and noise level in designated stations are noted as: (a) Negative impact on environment as a result of reconstruction works were not noticed, (b) Emissions of harmful substances in the atmosphere from stationary sources (CSP) were minimal and not more than MPC. Dust contents also stabilized as asphalt work was not in operation, (c) The fauna and flora in a zone of influence of the Projects didn't expose to negative impact, (d) Local population express their thankfulness to Contractor and Employer for quality of work on rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Kangurt to Baljuvon to IVK Road.
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APPENDIX- A: PHOTOS
Photo 1: CRBC engineers office at KM21 Photo 2: Administration building with posters on work safety, Workers camp, KM25
Photo 3: Arrangement of Quarry at KM25 Photo 4: Crushing plant KM25
Photo 5: Earthworks at KM15 Photo 6: Eartworks at KM40+500
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Photo 8: Water drainage installed Photo 7: Bridge No 1 prepared for concrete works
Photo 9: Workers camp equipped with climate Photo 10: Drinking-water storage tank, at the control units, km 25 workers camp at KM25
Photo 12: Water supply, km 25 Photo 11: Sanitary units are arranged, workers camp KM25
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Photo 13: Water spraying for dust reduction KM23 Photo 14: Crashing plant at km 25+000
Photo 16: Earth works at KM23, warning signs Photo 15: Renovation of Bridge No 1, warning are installed signs are installed KM0+50
Photo 17: Earthworks at KM23 Photo 18: Earth works at KM23,
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Photo 20: Renovation works at bridge 1, warning Photo 19: Finishing works at Bridge No 1, workers signs are installed, KM0+160 are equipped with PPE, KM0+126
Photo 22: Installation of concrete flumes, KM17 Photo 21: KM22 : asphalt –concrete pavement was removed, and slopes were stripped KM11+200
Photo 24: A fire-protection not in full set, October Photo 23: Waste were observed in different places 2018, km 25 of the camp, October 2018, km25
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Photo 25: Oil spillage and fuel was observed Photo 26: Sedimentation pool for crushing plant, during the inspection within the area of KM25 construction camp at KM25 – October 2018
Photo 27: Preparation of reinforcement for river Photo 28: Construction of concrete retaining wall embankment, workers equipped with PPE, KM0+846 KM0+055
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Photo 29: Existing asphalt plant of Contractor –km Photo 30: Construction of concrete retaining 0+50 of Dangara-Kangurt road, Dangara district, wall, at KM 0 +846 not used for reporting period
Photo 31: Construction of concrete retaining wall, Photo 32: Signal man workers are equipped with PPE – December 2018 KM0+920
Photo 33: Sampling of water for analysis, KM22+156 Photo 34: Air quality survey at km 26+000
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Photo 35: Most of oil leakages are removed, but Photo 36: Waste observed at camp km 26+000, still litte spoils are observed at km 26+000, December 2018 December 2018
Photo 37: Fire protection is fully equipped Photo 38: Fire extinguishers are in good condition
Photo 39: Construction of retaining wall, all Photo 40: Workers camp at KM25 workers equipped with PPE at Km1+075 to Km1+159 from right side
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APPENDIX- B: AIR QUALITY SURVEY The air quality survey was conducted as part of establishing baseline condition of the project route including the Bridges No. 5 and 6. In usual case, the majority of the air pollutants are emitted from the moving vehicles, particularly the diesel trucks and heavy vehicles. Based on the results of instrumental measurements of ambient air, it is concluded that, the parameters such as, Total Suspended Particulates (TSP), Carbon monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), are below the Tajikistan air quality standards.
The instrumental survey results are as follows
Station-1: Km 0 + 00
No. Month RT Standard Field Result
Parameters (MPC) mg/m3 09. 2018, mg/m3 12. 2018, mg/m3 1 TSP 0,15 0,001 0,001 2 CO 3,0 1,0 1,0 3 NO 0,04 0,000 0,0004 4 SO2 0,05 0.002 0,0002 5 NO2 0,085 0,003 0,000
Station-2: km 0 + 634
No. Month RT Standard Field Result
Parameters (MPC) mg/m3 09. 2018, mg/m3 12. 2018, mg/m3 1 TSP ,15 0,001 0,001 2 CO 3,0 1,0 1,0 3 NO 0,04 0,001 0,0005 4 SO2 0,05 0.002 0.0003 5 NO2 0,085 0,001 0,0001
Station-3: km 1 +716
№ Month RT Standard Field Result
Parameters (MPC) mg/m3 09. 2018, mg/m3 12. 2018, mg/m3 1 TSP ,15 0,002 0,002 2 CO 3,0 1,0 1,0 3 NO 0,04 0,001 0,0005 4 SO2 0,05 0.009 0.0004 5 NO2 0,085 0,002 0,0003
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Station-4: km 22 + 156
№ Month RT Standard Field Result
Parameters (MPC) mg/m3 09. 2018, mg/m3 12. 2018, mg/m3 1 TSP 0,15 0,0012 0,001 2 CO 3,0 1,0 0,00 3 NO 0,04 0,000 0,0003 4 SO2 0,05 0.0007 0.0002 5 NO2 0,085 0,0003 0,0003
Station-5: Km 23 + 00
№ Month RT Standard Field Result
Parameters (MPC) mg/m3 09. 2018, mg/m3 12. 2018, mg/m3 1 TSP 0,15 0,0004 12. 2018 г, мг/м3 2 CO 3,0 1,0 0,0003 3 NO 0,04 0,000 1,0 4 SO2 0,05 0.0001 0,0002 5 NO2 0,085 0,000 0.0001 0,0001
Station-6: km 25 + 00
№ Month RT Standard Field Result
Parameters (MPC) mg/m3 09. 2018, mg/m3 12. 2018, mg/m3 1 TSP 0,15 0,0003 0,002 2 CO 3,0 1,0 1,0 3 NO 0,04 0,0001 0,0004 4 SO2 0,05 0.0001 0.0005 5. NO2 0,085 0,0002 0,0003
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Station-7: Km 38 + 00
№ Month RT Standard Field Result
Parameters (MPC) mg/m3 09. 2018, mg/m3 12. 2018, mg/m3 1 TSP ,15 0,0001 0,0001 2 CO 3,0 1,0 0.3 3 NO 0,04 0,0001 0,000 4 SO2 0,05 0.0002 0.000 5 NO2 0,085 0,0003 0,000
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APPENDIX- C: NOISE LEVEL SURVEY Noise level has been measured with TESTO – 815 sound level meter. Noise level in the Project impact zone has not exceed permitted limits.
Works have been carried out within a limited period of time from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm. Tajikistan stanНarНs as pОr thО sanitary norms С 2.2.4/2.1.8.562-96 (provided by the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Service under the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tajikistan).
55-45 d bA (max) – Living area 75-75 Н (max) – Commercial zone 80-80 Н (max) – Industrial zone 50-40 Н (max) – Hospitals 55-55 Н (max) – Schools, library.
A relatively high level of noise is caused by heavy traffic.
Measurements were performed with Noise measurements. Km 22 + 00
Field results of Noise Level
Sl.No Location Noise standards in decibel Field Result (dBA) (max) 07.00 -23.00 23.00 -07.00 09. 2018 12.2018 1 km 0 + 00 55 45 50,0 48,0 2 km 0+634 55 45 40,2 50,1 3 km 1+ 716 55 45 42,2 52,1 4 km 22 + 156 55 45 45,4 44,8 5 km 23 +00 55 45 58,3 50,7 6 km 25 + 00 75 75 56,8 55,9 7 km 38 + 00 55 45 55.5 50,1
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APPENDIX- D: WATER QUALITY SURVEY The working group carried out the sampling and chemical analysis of water at the following stations. The Weighted substances, mg/l; Dissolved oxygОn, mg/l; Oil proНucts, mg/l; ConНuctivity, m /cm; Coli - index, pcs; BOD5, mg/l; Turbidity are below the Tajikistan water quality standards. The temperature of water samples varied between 6.6 and 9.6. The weather was cloudy
The water sampling points are: km 0 + 126, km 0 + 634, km 1 + 716, km 22 +154, km 23 + 049, km 25 + 421.
Station-1: Bridge no. 1, Km 0 + 126
№ Month RT Standards mg/l Field Result Field Result 09. 2018 12. 2018
Parameters FHP DW 500м anН 500м anН 500м anН 500м anН above below above below FHP DW FHP DW 1 Weighted substances, mg/l 75 25 100,01 210,2 70,3 70,4 2 Temperature 0 С - - 7,5 8,5 5,4 5,4 3 Dissolved oxygen, mg/l Not less Not 5,7 5,9 4,7 4,8 than less 4 -6 than 4 - 6 4 Oil products, mg/l 0,05 0,3 0,002 0,003 0,00 0,00 5 ConНuctivity, m /cm - - 0.102 0,102 101 100,2 6 Coli - index, pcs. 1000 1000 3000 2763 980,6 970 7 BOD5, mg/l 3,0 3,0 1,03 1,0 1,0 1,1
8 Turbidity 1,5 1,5 0,9 1,0 0,8 0,8
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Station-2: Bridge no. 2, Km 0 +634
№ Month RT Standard, mg/l Field Result Field Result 09. 2018 12. 2018 Parameters FHP DW 500м anН - 500м and above above FHP DW FHP 1 Weighted substances, mg/l 75 25 220,01 - 90,2 90,1 2 Temperature 0 С - - 6,6 - 6,6 4,4 3 Dissolved oxygen, mg/l Not less Not 5,9 - 5,9 5,8 than less 4 -6 than 4 - 6 4 Oil products, mg/l 0,05 0,3 0,000 - 0,000 0,00 5 Conductivity, m /cm - - 0.107 - 0.107 105 6 Coli - index, pcs. 1000 1000 4000 - 4000 2346 7 BOD5, mg/l 3,0 3,0 2,01 - 2,01 2,0
8 Turbidity 1,5 1,5 1,2 - 1,2 1,3
Station-3: Bridge no, 3. Km 1 + 716
№ Month RT Standard, mg/l Field Result Field Result 09. 2018 12. 2018 Parameters
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2 Temperature 0 С - - 7,4 - 4,7 3 Dissolved oxygen, mg/l Not less Not 4,7 - 4,6 than less 4 -6 than 4 - 6 4 Oil products, mg/l 0,05 0,3 0,000 - 0,0001 5 ConНuctivity, m /cm - - 0.117 - 115 6 Coli - index, pcs. 1000 1000 1562 - 989,0 7 BOD5, mg/l 3,0 3,0 1,8 - 2,2
8 Turbidity 1,5 1,5 1,1 - 1,3
Station-4: Bridge no. 4, Km 22 + 156
№ Month RT Standard, mg/l Field Result Field Result 09. 2018 12. 2018 Parameters FHP DW 500м anН - 500м anН above above FHP DW FHP 1 Weighted 75 25 72,2 - 73,4 substances, mg/l 2 Temperature 0 С - - 7,7 - 6 3 Dissolved oxygen, Not less Not 3,9 - 3,4 mg/l than less 4 -6 than 4 - 6 4 Oil products, mg/l 0,05 0,3 0,000 - 0,00002 5 Conductivity, - - 0.120 - 124 m /cm 6 Coli - index, pcs. 1000 1000 1030 - 1000 7 BOD5, mg/l 3,0 3,0 1,6 - 2,1
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8 Turbidity 1,5 1,5 0,7 - 0,9
Station-5: Bridge no. 5, Km 23 + 049
№ Month RT Standard, mg/l Field Result Field Result 09. 2018 12. 2018 FHP DW 500м anН 500m and 500м anН 500m and Parameters above below above below FHP DW FHP DW 1 Weighted 75 25 72.2 73,0 92,7 90,4 substances, mg/l 2 Temperature 0 С - - 7,7 7,7 7,8 7,5 3 Dissolved oxygen, Not less Not 4,0 4,02 5,1 5,0 mg/l than less 4 -6 than 4 - 6 4 Oil products, mg/l 0,05 0,3 0,000 0,000 0,0002 0,0001 5 Conductivity, - - 0.110 0,115 110 108 m /cm 6 Coli - index, pcs. 1000 1000 1010 1030 990,1 900 7 BOD5, mg/l 3,0 3,0 1,5 1,6 2,1 2,0
8 Turbidity 1,5 1,5 1,1 1,3 1,3 1,1
Station-6: Bridge no. 6, Km 25 + 421
№ Month RT Standard, mg/l Field Result Field Result 09. 2018 12. 2018 FHP DW 500м anН 500m 500м anН 500m and above and above below Parameters FHP belo FHP DW w
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DW 1 Weighted substances, 75 25 73,6 74,1 89,2 87,5 mg/l 2 Temperature 0 С - - 9,6 9,6 7,0 7,0 3 Dissolved oxygen, mg/l Not less Not less 4,0 4,03 4,04 4,0 than than 4 - 4 -6 6 4 Oil products, mg/l 0,05 0,3 0,000 0,001 0,0002 0,0001 5 ConНuctivity, m /cm - - 0.100 0,104 6 Coli - index, pcs. 1000 1000 1012 1015 996 985 7 BOD5, mg/l 3,0 3,0 1,3 1,5 2,1 2,0 8 Turbidity 1,5 1,5 1,1 1,2 1,1 1,0
Note: FHP- Fisheries and Household Purpose DW- Drinking Water
Laboratory analysis of water samples
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APPENDIX-E: MINUTES OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Minutes of the Public Consultation Meeting under the CAREC Transport Corridors 3 and 5 Enhancement Project (Kangurt - Baljuvon - Khovaling)
Date: November 16, 2018 Place of meeting: Town Baljuvon, Meeting started: 15.00 Meeting ended: 15.40
Agenda: The international environmental consultant made brief introduction to proposed Bridge 5 & 6 Reconstruction Project. Secondly national environmental consultant made a presentation on proposed project to the local community (Baljuvon town). The presentation covered the following issues: 1) General perception about Bridge No 5 and Bridge No 6 2) Who is going to finance the project implementation, 3) ADB policy, 4) Economic and social benefits of the project 5) EnvironmОntal impacts’ mitigation mОasurОs. 6) Also, people were explained about the Grievance Redress Mechanism to be applied towards APs and others having any relation to the project implementation.
Upon completion of the presentation local residents asked a few questions. The focus was on how road safety measures would be implemented.
Overview of the Public Consultations Meeting
# Questions/Comments Answer
1 When the rehabilitation works will start? Approximately expected in Spring 2019 2 How long will the Project last? Approximately one year 3 Make wider sidewalks on bridges Comment noted 4 What will the specification of the At this point, wО Нon’t know Оxactly embankment be? specifications of the embankment, but it will within the framework of the bridges standards. 5 Will pillars of the bridges be replaced? Yes, the pillars will be changed 6 Will temporary bypass ways be build for Yes, for bridge 5 already bypass road have bridges? bООn built, briНgО 6 woulНn’t НОmolishОН until the new will build 7 What about initial measurement of Initial measurement of environmental environmental condition? condition is planned and will conducted shortly.
From the discussions it was found that community people were keen for the reconstruction of Bridge N5 and N6 and they will support the project. They also advised the Detailed Design Team to plan the wider sidewalks, also to take precautions in the environmental mitigation to avoid impacts anticipated during the re-construction and operation stage (noise pollution, traffic management, road safety etc.) of the project.
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Consultation with stakeholders on Bridges Number 5 and 6, 16 November 2018
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APPENDIX-F: LETTERS / NCN TO CONTRACTOR
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SMEC International Pty Ltd. – Australia CAREC 3 & 5 Project Office 138 Non-Boi-Poyon Street, Kulob city Republic of TAJIKISTAN Telephone: +992 985 842 965 www.smec.com
Ref: 5019020/CRBC/11/18/064 28th November 2018
China Road and Bridge Corporation (Tajikistan), 48 Said Nosirov Street, Dushanbe 734042, Tajikistan.
Attention: Li Changwei - General Director China Road and Bridge Corporation in Tajikistan.
Re: Grant 0356 - TAJ (SF) CAREC Corridor 3 &5 Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Kangurt – Baljuvon – Khovaling Road
Sub: REQUEST TO PROVIDE TEST RESULTS In reference to your Monthly Progress Report No. 2018-10, October 2018, Section 11.2 HSE, you are requested to provide the following data and information urgently. a) Name of the Local Testing Agency b) Parameters tested and Methodology c) Locations (GPS & References) d) Weather Condition
Further to note, you have mentioned that,the test results show normal condition. Kindly provide the comparison of field data with the Applicable Standards of Tajikistan. Be informed that, these data are most essential for preparation of Second Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report of July-December 2018 which is currently under development. Yours faithfully.
Shaheen Zafar
Team Leader –Consultant SMEC Intl. Pty. Ltd.
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Cc. Mr. Arabzoda Nurali Sayvali. Executive Director, MoT, RoT
Copy:
1. Mr. Bahodurov Ramazon, Specialist in Environmental Protection, CRBC, Baljuvon 2. Huang Yong, Project Manager, CRBC, Baljuvon
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SMEC International Pty Ltd. – Australia CAREC 3 & 5 Project Office 138 Non-Boi-Poyon Street, Kulob city Republic of TAJIKISTAN Telephone: +992 985 842 965 www.smec.com
th Ref: 5019020/CRBC/11/18/065 29 November 2018
China Road and Bridge Corporation (Tajikistan), 48 Said Nosirov Street, Dushanbe 734042, Tajikistan.
Attention: Li Changwei - General Director China Road and Bridge Corporation in Tajikistan.
Re: Grant 0356 - TAJ (SF) CAREC Corridor 3 &5 Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Kangurt – Baljuvon – Khovaling Road
SUB: REMINDER LETTER TO SUBMIT QUARTERLY ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REPORT
Dear Sir,
In reference to previous transmittal, Ref: 5019020/CRBC/11/18/064, dated 28 November 2018, I would like to remind you that, since commencement of the Project on 09 July 2018, you did not submit the subject document to Engineer which is due in October 2018. Considering the Particular Conditions of Contract of CAREC-/CB/ CW-03/2017, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Kangurt- Baljuvon- Khovaling Road, you are requested to comply with the requirement without further delay. Further to remind, throughout the construction period your activities to address environmental issues should concentrate on the following:
(i) Establish an operational system for managing environmental impacts;
(ii) Carry out all of the monitoring and mitigation measures set forth in the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and the Environmental Management Plan (EMP);
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(iii) Conduct health and safety programs for workers employed under the project, and include information on the trafficking of women and the risk HIV/AIDS in such programs, and
(iv) Establish employment relationship upon equal opportunity and fair treatment, and shall not discriminate with respect to recruitment, wages and benefits, working conditions, discipline, and avoid employing any child (below age of 16 years) to perform any work. Hence, you are once instructed to submit the Envl. Monitoring Report for the quarter July- Sep 2018 immediately, failing which the matter will be dealt contractually. This is for information and necessary compliance please.
Yours faithfully.
Shaheen Zafar Team Leader –Consultant SMEC Intl. Pty. Ltd.
Cc. Mr. Arabzoda Nurali Sayvali. Executive Director, MoT, RoT
Copy:
3. Mr. Bahodurov Ramazon, Specialist in Environmental Protection, CRBC, Baljuvon 4. Huang Yong, Project Manager, CRBC, Baljuvon
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SMEC International Pty Ltd. – Australia CAREC 3 & 5 Project Office 138 Non-Boi-Poyon Street, Kulob city Republic of TAJIKISTAN Telephone: +992 985 842 965 www.smec.com
Ref: 5019020/CRBC/11/18/064 Date: 22 November 2018 China Road and Bridge Corporation (Tajikistan), 48 Said Nosirov Street, Dushanbe 734042, Tajikistan. Attention: Li Changwei - General Director China Road and Bridge Corporation in Tajikistan. Grant0356 -TAJ: CAREC Transport Corridors 3 and 5 Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Vose –Khovaling and Kangurt-Baljuvon-Khovaling Road Projects Sub: Monitoring Actions for Environmental Monitoring report Dear Sir,
In reference to the subject, Ref: Letter No. 5019020/CRBC/10/027 dt. 30.07.2018 and 5019020/CRBC/10/060 dt. 31.10.2018, I would like to draw your attention that since commencement of project, you have not submitted any quarterly environmental monitoring report.
According to the requirements of EMP, instrumental monitoring and observational monitoring shall be undertaken of Project works by monitoring specialists. As such, you are to include the following items in upcoming Site-specific Environmental Monitoring Report.
Monitoring will include air quality monitoring, water quality monitoring at the preconstruction, construction phases, and noise quality monitoring at the construction phase. Schedules, parameters, locations are indicated by the IEE EMP and shall be adopted by the Contractor’s SSEMP.
You are further instructed to review the requirements detailed in Section 7 of IEE of Kangurt - Baljuvon - Khovaling Road Rehabilitation, May 2018, and include the items in the report and submit accordingly without further delay.
Yours faithfully, Shaheen Zafar Team Leader SMEC International Pty. Ltd.
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REFERENCES
1. ADB, Environmental Safeguard Policy Statement, June 2009
2. ADB, the work of the Department operation manual (OM) F1/OP (2013)
3. Contract documents, volume-1, Grant 0356 - TAJ: CAREC Corridors 3 and 5, the Contract for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Kangurt – Baljuvon – Khovaling Road, Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Tajikistan, May 2018
4. Contract documents, volume-1, Grant 0356 - TAJ: CAREC Corridors 3 and 5, the Contract for the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of the road Vose-Khovaling, Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Tajikistan, September 2013
5. Contract documents, including-2, the contract for the reconstruction of the road Vose- Khovaling, employer's demands, specifications part l specifications part -2; Articles 1.1; 1.2; 1.2.1; 1.2.2; 1.2.3; 1.2.4; 1.2.6; the Ministry of transport; grant 0356-TAJ: CAREC Corridors 3 and 5; September 2013
6. Conditions of Contract for Construction, Multilateral Development Bank Harmonized Edition General Conditions, June 2010. For Participating Bank use only. Released 30 June 2010.
7. EPC, the improvement Project of CAREC corridors 3 and 5, the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Tajikistan, June 2013
8. Updated Initial Environmental Examination, Road Kangurt to Baljuvan and Baljuvan to intersection Vose-Khovaling Road Reconstruction, Republic of Tajikistan: CAREC Corridors 3 and 5 Enhancement Project, December 2018.
9. Initial Environmental Examination, Road Kangurt to Baljuvan and Baljuvan to intersection Vose-Khovaling Road Reconstruction, Republic of Tajikistan: CAREC Corridors 3 and 5 Enhancement Project, May 2018.
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