Environmental Monitoring Report Semiannual Report (March–August 2019) Project Number: 49469-007 Loan Number: 3775 February 2021 India: Mumbai Metro Rail Systems Project Mumbai Metro Rail Line-7 Prepared by Mumbai Metropolitan Development Region, Mumbai for the Government of India 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. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. EQUIVALENTS (As of 31 March 2020) Currency unit - Indian Rupee (INR) INR 1.00 - $ 0.0145 $1.00 - INR 72.10 ABBREVIATIONS ADB - Asian Development Bank ADF - Asian Development Fund AICA-GC - Construction supervision consultant AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome EA - Execution agency EIA - Environmental impact assessment EARF - Environmental assessment and review framework EMP - Environmental management plan ESMS - Environmental and social management system EMR - Environmental Monitoring Report GPR - Ground Penetrating Radar GRM - Grievance Redressal Mechanism IEE - Initial Environmental Examination MMRDA - Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority MML - Mumbai Metro Line SHE - Safety Health & Environment Management Plan SPS - Safeguard Policy Statement PAM - Project Administration Manual WEIGHTS AND MEASURES km - Kilometer m - Meter NOTES In this report, "$" refers to US dollars CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY i I. INTRODUCTION 1 II. COMPLIANCE OF SAFEGUARDS PROVISIONS UNDER LOAN AGREEMENTS 12 III. COMPLIANCE TO PROJECT ADMINISTRATION MANUAL (PAM) 16 IV. COMPLIANCE TO THE CIVIL WORKS CONTRACT AGREEMENT 20 V. COMPLIANCE TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 22 VI. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 31 VII. CONCLUSION 44 ANNEXURES Annexure 1: Photo log of work Progress 45 Annexure 2: Record of SHE Training 59-68 Annexure 3: Format of Monthly SHE Report 56 Annexure 4: Sample Noise Monitoring Report 57 Annexure 5: Sample Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Report 72 Annexure 6 : Sample Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Report 61 Annexure 7: Fly Ash Consumption Deal 79 Annexure 8: Sample light Monitoring 80-84 Annexure 9: Letter of Exemption of Environmental Clearance of Mumbai Metro Line 07 from MoEF&CC 72 Annexure 10: Consent to Operate letter from Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board 73 Annexure 11: Route map of Muck disposal site and their photographs A: Rout Map of Muck Disposal Sites THANE W (Manjhiwada, Balkumbpada, Sainath Nagar) 84 Annexure 12: Tree Transplantation details 100-109 Annexure 13: Sample Tree feeling/ Transplantation Permission letter 110-111 Annexure 14: Conditions of Contract related to Environmental Management/Monitoring 112 Annexure 15: (A) Sample Traffic Diversion Permission (Application) Letter 113-116 Annexure 16: HOV/AIDS Awareness Programme 117-137 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. This report is the semi-annual report on environmental safeguards compliance of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Authority for Line 07 Project. It covers the period from March 2019 to August 2019. 2. Mumbai does have a very good transportation system but has not been able to keep pace with the increasing demand. The carrying capacity of the Rail and bus-based system has been increased considerably over the last 4 – 5 decades but traffic has increased much faster. Due to various constraints of existing system as also the limitations in increasing their carrying capacity, a new Mass Rapid Transit System is essential to take care for the next few decades. 3. A master plan has been prepared and various corridors finalized. The master plan includes a total length of 338 kms. The 07 network will cover Andheri East to Dahisar East for providing seamless transportation for the Citizens of Mumbai. 4. Mumbai Metro Line – 07 route length is 16.475 Km & is designed completely on elevated corridor comprising of 13 stations. It will provide interconnectivity among the existing Western Express Highway, Eastern Express Highway, Western Railway, Central Railway, Monorail, Metro Line 1 (Ghatkopar to Versova) and Metro Line 2A (Dahisar to D N Nagar), Metro Line 4 (Wadala to Kasarvadavali) & Metro Line 3 (Colaba to SEEPZ) under implementation & also provide connectivity between the Eastern & Western Suburban Mumbai. Implementation of Andheri-E to Dahisar-E corridor of Mumbai Metro Project, including all the works mentioned in the DPR for a length of 16.475 KM will be Executed by MMRDA for which consortium of Ayesa Ingenieria, Italferr, Consulting Engineering Group & Ayesa India Ltd (AICA) appointed as General Consultant. 5. The environmental safeguards of the project are being implemented in compliance with the loan covenants, project agreement and contractors are complying with the proposed mitigation measures described in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP); Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Manual and the contract specifications. The implementation of environmental safeguards is being monitored at Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority level. With exception of few issues the project is being implemented in compliance with project requirement. 6. The construction works are proceeding in accordance with the provisions of the EMP such as review of monitoring reports, regulatory compliance action plan and approval by MMRDA. 7. Civil Administration, MMRDA and AICA GC has ensured round the clock availability of Rescue team consisting of Ambulance, Civil defense, Earth moving Machines & Crane. This is to ensure quick response to any problem which may arise during construction. ii 8. MMRDA and AICA GC officials have regularly been meeting with the local people and business associations in the project area to inform them about the construction works. Measures have been taken to address concerns of the local businesses such as stopping of work and providing proper pathways for customers during festivals. All reports and information on the project are disclosed on the MMRDA website. In addition, MMRDA has a full-time Public Relation Officer dealing with media/press issues and maintains a Facebook page and twitter account for disclosing project information and responding to queries and concerns from the public. 9. Various proactive measures are being taken to implement project in compliance with requirements, prevent damages, coordination with relevant agencies, communicate with the public and address grievances of the local public. Salient Features of Metro Line 2A, 2B & 7 Description Project Features Line No. 2A Line No. 2B Line No. 7 From-To Dahisar (E) to DN D. N. Nagar - Dahisar (East)- Nagar Mandale Andheri (East) 18.6 23.6 16.475 Elevated Route (km) 17 20 13 Stations (All Elevated) 6410 10,986 6,208 Total Capital Cost (in crores) 10.91% 10.78% 8.43% Financial Internal Rate of Return Economical Internal Rate of 25.33% 25.20% 22.54% Return 378 (Line 2A + Line 2B + Line 7) No of Coaches 11.10.2015 24.12.2016 11.10.2015 Foundation Stone Expected date of Commercial Dec. 2020 Dec. 2021 Dec. 2020 Operation EPC EPC EPC Mode of execution I. INTRODUCTION 1. Mumbai, the financial capital of India, has witnessed phenomenal growth in population and employment and the trend is expected to continue in the future. The job opportunities it offers have served as a major attraction for immigration from hinterland of Maharashtra as well as from all parts of the country. Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) is one of the fastest growing metropolitan regions in India. It comprises of 7 municipal corporations, 13 municipal councils, and 996 villages and extends over an area of 4,355 square kilometer (km). MMR is projected to have population of 34.0 million and employment (both formal and informal) of 15.3 million in 2031. The dominant feature of the passenger movements in Mumbai is overwhelming dependence of travel on public transport modes and walk. A. Purpose of the Report 2. The objective of environmental monitoring is to allow ADB and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) gather information to: evaluate the environmental management plan (EMP) progress by establishing compliance status, detect and correct on-conformances, identify unanticipated impacts and implement necessary mitigation measures, and provide evidence to support enforcement of penalty provisions of the civil works contract to deter non-compliance. 3. Environmental monitoring and disclosure of quarterly or semi-annual monitoring reports is an ADB requirement for environmental category-B projects like Mumbai metro Rail Line-07. Environmental monitoring is part of project implementation process to be complied by both ADB and MMRDA. The preparation and submission of the quarterly or semi-annual monitoring reports are the responsibilities of MMRDA while ADB is responsible for supervision and guidance. B. Project Description 4. Background - Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, is the fastest developing city in India and the commercial capital of India. It is the land of Finance, Trade and Entertainment. The city displays a cosmopolitan character which is reflected in its cuisine, culture, language, and inhabitants. The city offers jobs and professional abilities in different sectors. Lot of migrants from all over India are attracted to Mumbai. This results