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ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION LOT 4: 225 kV TL Bikongor (SL) – Bumbuna (SL) – Yiben (SL)
(APPROVED VERSION, MARCH 2018)
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Contents ACRONYMS ...... 7 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 9 2. INTRODUCTION ...... 11 2.1 Reference Documents ...... 13 3.0 Description of the contract ...... 14 Project execution area ...... 15 3.3 General Site Organization ...... 15 4.0 Technical Specification ...... 16 5.0 Environmental and Social context – Sensitivities ...... 17 6.0 Description of the Project’s affected districts ...... 17 6.1 Kono District ...... 17 Demographic Characteristics ...... 18 Sex and Age characteristics ...... 18 Cultural, Religious and ethnic status ...... 18 Educational status ...... 19 Health status ...... 19 Economic activities ...... 19 6.2 Tonkolili District ...... 19 Demographic Characteristics ...... 20 Sex and Age characteristics ...... 20 Cultural, Religious and ethnic status ...... 20 Educational status ...... 20 Health status ...... 20 Economic activities ...... 20 6.3 Bombali District ...... 21 Demographic Characteristics ...... 21 Project: Lot 4: 225 kV TL Bikongor (SL) – Bumbuna (SL) – Yiben (SL) – 221 Kms. Page 2 of 120 Contract No :- 004/TRANSCOCLSG/W/TL/LOT4/01/2017
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Sex and Age characteristics ...... 21 Cultural, Religious and ethnic status ...... 22 Educational status ...... 22 Health status ...... 22 Economic activities ...... 22 6.4 Koinadugu District ...... 22 Demographic Characteristics ...... 23 Sex and Age characteristics ...... 23 Religious, ethnic and cultural status ...... 23 Educational status ...... 23 Health status ...... 23 Economic activities ...... 23 7.0 Environmental and Social Management Plan during construction ...... 24 7.1 Environmental Management/Action Plan ...... 24 7.1.4 Air Quality Impacts ...... 30 7.2.1 HEALTH & SAFETY ADMINISTRATION ...... 43 7.2.1.1 Corporate Responsibility ...... 44 7.2.1.2 Policy ...... 44 7.3.1 Procedures for Handling Raw Materials/Products ...... 46 7.3.2 Moving Loads ...... 46 7.3.3 Manual moving Loads ...... 47 7.3.4 Storage of Hazardous Materials/Chemicals using Material Handling Equipment ...... 48 b. Do not store materials in excess of supplies needed for immediate operations in allays/passageways...... 49 7.4.1 Road Accidents ...... 50 7.4.2.1 Management of Traffic Impacts ...... 51 7.6.1 Potential destruction of sacred, cultural and/or historical/ archaeological sites ...... 58 Project: Lot 4: 225 kV TL Bikongor (SL) – Bumbuna (SL) – Yiben (SL) – 221 Kms. Page 3 of 120 Contract No :- 004/TRANSCOCLSG/W/TL/LOT4/01/2017
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7.6.2 Management of Impact on Archaeological Chance Find and Cultural Resources ...... 58 7.8 COMMUNITY RELATION MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 61 8.0 PROJECT IMPACTS ...... 69 8.1.1 Impact on Air Quality...... 69 8.1.2 Erosion Impacts ...... 70 8.1.3 Impacts on Flora & Fauna ...... 70 8.1.4 Impacts on Water Resources ...... 71 Socio-economic Issues ...... 72 8.2.6 Noise Impact ...... 74 8.2.7 Impacts of Public Safety ...... 75 8.2.8 Traffic Impacts ...... 75 9.0 SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES & IMPACTS DURING THE DIFFERENT PHASES OF PROJECT ...... 76 9.1 ASSOCIATED IMPACTS OF PRE-CONSTRUCTIONAL PHASE ...... 78 9.1.1 Loss of buildings and land ownership issues ...... 78 9.2 CONSTRUCTIONAL PHASE ...... 80 9.2.1 Project Activities at Constructional Phase ...... 80 9.2.1.1 Transportation of equipment to the site ...... 80 9.2.1.2 Route Clearance and Access ...... 81 9.2.1.3 Civil Works...... 81 9.2.1.4 Tower spotting and Assembling of Towers ...... 82 9.2.1.5 Tower Installation and erection ...... 82 9.2.1.6 Stringing of Transmission Lines ...... 83 9.2.2 Associated Impacts of Constructional Phase...... 84 9.2.2.2 Work Camps ...... 85 9.3 DEMOBILISATION PHASE ...... 86 Impacts Associated with demobilization Phase ...... 86
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9.3.1 Work Camps ...... 86 9.3.2 Waste Generation ...... 86 9.3.3 Impacts on Occupational Safety & Health ...... 87 9.3.4 Traffic Impacts ...... 91 10.0 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)...... 92 11.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT MEASURES ...... 94 12.0 POLICY ON ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY ...... 95 12.1 Institutional Legal Framework ...... 96 12.2 Environmental Regulatory Requirement ...... 96 12.3 KPTL Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental Policy Statement ...... 96 13.0 Safety , Legal and Regulatory Requirements ...... 98 13.1 EGTC Corporate Safety Policy ...... 99 13.2 Legal & Regulatory Requirements ...... 99 14.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PLAN ...... 101 15.0 Community Health Impact Assessment & Mitigation ...... 111 16.0 ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND UNEXPECTED CRITICAL SITUATIONS ...... 113 16.1 Potential sources of external aggression and preventative measures ...... 113 16.2 Summary of the potential hazards associated with the products, operations and equipment ...... 113 16.3 Emergency situation ...... 114 16.3.1 Emergency response Plans ...... 114 16.3.2 Duties of Emergency Controller ...... 114 16.3.3 Duties of Rescue Team ...... 115 16.4 Accident/incident and investigation ...... 115 Procedures for Incident/Accident Investigation ...... 115 17.0 ESMP IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE ...... 116 17.1 Institutional Strengthening ...... 116 Project: Lot 4: 225 kV TL Bikongor (SL) – Bumbuna (SL) – Yiben (SL) – 221 Kms. Page 5 of 120 Contract No :- 004/TRANSCOCLSG/W/TL/LOT4/01/2017
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17.2 Training Program ...... 118 17.3 Capacity Building ...... 119 17.4 Capacity building of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) ...... 119 17.5 Scheduling & Reporting ...... 120
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List of Tables
Table 1: Description of mitigation measures……..…………………………………………………………42 Table 2: Community Health Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measure ...... 49 Table 3: Institutional Strengthening Activities ...... 54 Table 4 Training Program ...... 56
List of Figures
Figure 1: Organisational Chart……………………………………………………………………………….21
Annexures
Annexure -1 Environment Monitoring Program
Annexure-2 Environmental & Social Management Framework doc.
Annexure-3 Safe working practices
Annexure-4 General Safety Rules for site and work locations
Annexure-5 Surveillance Program matrix
Annexure-6 Route maps for Main roads and Angle points.
ACRONYMS
AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome CBD - Convention on Biological Diversity CEDA - Consultants in Environment and Development in Africa CITES - Convention on the International Trade of Endangered ECO - Environmental Control Officer ECOWAS - Economic Community of West African States EGTC - Electricity Generation and Transmission Company EIA - Environmental Impact Assesment EIS - Environmental Impacts Statement EMF - Electromagnetic Field EMS - Environmental Management System EMT - Environmental Management Team
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EPA - Environment Protection Agency ESD - Engineering Services Department ESIA - Environmental Social Impact Assessment ESIAT - Environmental Social Impact Assessment Team ESMP - Environmental and Social Management Plan GIS - Geographic Information Systems GOSL - Government of Sierra Leone HEP - Hydroelectric Power HIV - Human Immune Deficiency Virus IBA - Important Birds Area IEC - International Electronic Technical Commission IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature KPTL - Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited KEPCO - Korea Electric Power Cooperation kV - Kilo voltage LVB - Land Valuation Board LWDD - Land and Water Development Division MAFFS - Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Food Security MEA - Multilateral Environmental Agreements MEWR - Ministry of Energy and Water Resources MOU - Memorandum of Understanding MW - Megawatts NR - Natural Resources OSHEM - Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Management PAPs - Project Affected Persons PCBs - Polychloro biphenyls PEC - Project Environmental Coordinator PEMP - Provisional Environmental Management Plan PET - Project Environmental Team PHU - Primary Health Units PIU - Project Implementation Unit RAP - Resettlement Action Plan ROD - Record of Decision RoW - Right - of - Way SEST - Socio-Economic Survey Team SPC - Special Purpose Company STD - Sexually Transmitted Disease TSP - Total Suspended Particles UNDP - United Nations Development Project WAPP - West African Power Pool WAS - West Africa System Project: Lot 4: 225 kV TL Bikongor (SL) – Bumbuna (SL) – Yiben (SL) – 221 Kms. Page 8 of 120 Contract No :- 004/TRANSCOCLSG/W/TL/LOT4/01/2017
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) established articles of agreement establishing a new West African Power Pool (WAPP) organization in January 2006. The objective of the WAPP is to establish a regional electricity market in West Africa through the development and realization of key priority infrastructures that will permit accessibility to economic energy resources, to all member states of the ECOWAS.
In order to, further advance the implementation of the priority projects of the West African Power Pool (WAPP), the WAPP Secretariat and the WAPP Members have commenced preparatory works towards the implementation of the following priority interconnection projects: - 330 kV Volta (Ghana)-Mome Hagou (Togo)-Sakete (Benin) interconnection Project; - 330 kV Aboadze (Ghana)-Volta (Ghana) Transmission Project; - 225 kV OMVG Interconnection Project (Guinea, Gambia and Guinea Bissau, Senegal) including development of hydropower sites at Kaleta (Guinea) and Sambangalou (Senegal); - Man (Cote d’Ivory) -Yekepa (Liberia) -Nzerekore (Guinea)-Buchanan (Liberia)-Monrovia (Liberia)- Bumbuna (Sierra Leone)-Linsan (Guinea) interconnection project.
The project comprises the construction of five (5) substations and 530km of 225kV transmission line in Sierra Leone. One substation is in Kenema, the other one is in Bikongor, three are to be located in Bumbuna, Yiben and Kamakwie. The construction of the substations and high tension electric transmission lines from Liberia border to Guinea border runs across the entire length and breadth of Sierra Leone. The line passes through seven important political subdivisions in Sierra Leone.
The proposed Project has to meet the environmental requirements of the rules and regulations governing the protection of the environment in Sierra Leone. This ESMP Construction document (Environmental & Social Management Plan) outlines how these requirements and regulations to be met. It provides the basis for the coordination and implementation of the proposed Project activities in Sierra Leone. The issues of health and safety and environmental management are discussed in detail to ensure the smooth operation of the project.
Specific project activities identified to have impacts on the environment which require specific mitigation actions include the following: • Site turn over • Storage and transportation of equipment and materials; • Clearing of Right of Way,; • Tower spotting; • Construction of Access & Tower Corridor Tracks; • Clearing and excavation of tower base and foundation; • Erection of Towers & Conductors,; • Line Maintenance and Repairs and Substation Operations Project: Lot 4: 225 kV TL Bikongor (SL) – Bumbuna (SL) – Yiben (SL) – 221 Kms. Page 9 of 120 Contract No :- 004/TRANSCOCLSG/W/TL/LOT4/01/2017
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The project environmental and social positive impacts include: • Developed energy infrastructure in the ECOWAS region • Increased accessibility to economic energy resource • Employment opportunities for both skilled and unskilled workers during construction. • Increased opportunity of employment for the local people, • Reduced environmental impacts due to increased opportunity of employment for the local people as they will an alternative source of income away from natural resources. • The salaries of the local workforce will positively contribute to the local communities’ economy; • The increase and stabilization of electricity supply will lead to enhanced business and economic development opportunities. • Linkage of the grid with neighboring countries will enhance electricity trade opportunities.
Significant negative impacts of the Project include: • Soil erosion; • Potential soil, water and air pollution; • Loss of trees, bushes and other vegetative cover • Loss of habitats for fauna; • Disturbance of noise sensitive animal species; • Potential introduction of alien invasive species; • Disruption of wildlife corridors; • Disturbance of wildlife in formerly remote natural areas; • Damages to natural trees and forests reserves; • Potential fragmentation of biological sensitive areas as a result of the construction of access roads and workers camps • Temporary dust and internal combustion engine emissions to the air; • Temporary and permanent visual impacts on the landscape – aesthetic impacts; • Potential damage of (hidden) historical and cultural sites and possible interference with graveyards; • Demolition of residential houses and other structures resulting into Involuntary resettlement of Project Affected Persons (PAPs) • Loss of agricultural and grazing land due to tower construction; • Loss of crops, fruit and timber trees;
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• Disruption of cultivation activities affecting production, yields and income of the farmers; • Risk of gender inequality and social conflicts; • Risk of human trafficking, sexual harassment and child marriages; • Potential impacts on drinking water quality and availability; • Disruption of traffic flow and potential increase of traffic in construction sites; • Waste generation as a result of human activity and project works • Public health and safety risks.
The contractor shall implement best practices and mitigation measures outlined in this Environmental and social management Plan for Construction (ESMP Construction) in order to meet and be in compliance with the mitigation hierarchy as follows: • Avoidance • Prevention • Preservation • Minimization • Rehabilitation • Restoration • Compensation
2. INTRODUCTION The construction of transmission power lines can have a major impact on the environment. It is thus imperative that sufficient precautions are to be taken to ensure that environmental damage is minimised. This will take a concerted effort from the project team and proper planning is of utmost importance.
This ESMP construction document serves to ensure that recommendations contained within the RoD as well as the EIA and (specialist report) shall be implemented during the construction and operational phase of the project to enhance positive benefits or eliminate or reduce key identified biophysical, socioeconomic and health issues and impacts to acceptable levels. It presents the necessary level of environmental and social responsibility for the Project and identifies the specific actions that are needed to assure that the environmental and social standard achieved is to a level that is acceptable to the EPA-SL and the affected communities.
The ESMP construction document also ensures that the mitigation measures are effectively implemented and that the proposed measures are not just a statement of goodwill made by Kalpataru
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Power Transmission Limited (KPTL), but in compliance with the legal and regulatory requirements of Sierra Leone and the World Bank / IFC Performance Standards and EHS Guidelines.
The scope of this document is to provide an environmental management plan, to the Contractor constructing the transmission power line, in fulfilment of ISO4001 requirements, which deals with Quality Standards associated, with the management of the environment and the World Bank Operational Policy (O. P. 4.01 for category A projects), 4.01 Environmental assessment, 4.04 Natural habitats, 4.36 Forest. This document is generated from “Appendix to Tender Documents: Framework of the operational ESMP for work site”, in Contract “Part2 – Section VI – Employer’s requirement”.
The main objective of this management plan is to ensure that:
• All anticipated environmental impacts during the construction period identified and mitigation measures are clearly outlined. • All Environmental Management conditions and requirements are implemented throughout this project • All Landowner special conditions are identified and taken into consideration as the power line traverses private properties. • Ensure that all environmental conditions as stipulated in the Record of decision (RoD) are implemented. • Ensure that Kalpataru Transmission Limited’s Environmental Policy is underwritten at all times. • Ensure problems and claims arising from damage are immensely resolved to ensure a smooth flow of operations. • To ensure that all relevant environmental legislative requirement (s) (National, Provincial and local) are met and compliance with the funding agencies during the construction and operation phases. • To preserve the natural environment by Limiting destructive actions on site. • Ensure continuous improvement of environment. • To ensure the completion date of the contract is not delayed due to land problems with Landowners arising during the course of destruction (with the help of Employer / Engineer).
KPTL’s vision in managing the environment has developed corporate policies on Environment, Safety and Health to ensure incorporation of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management System (OHSEMS) issues in its operations. Consequently, KPTL has adopted the policy objective of conducting its operations in such a way and manner that the safety, health and welfare of its workers and the integrity of the environment will be safeguarded at all times. These policies are without prejudice to all other existing regulations and law of land. Thus, with regard to safety, health and welfare, KPTL shall carefully coordinate its activities with the Workers' Compensation Act (2000), Factories Act (1974) which promotes and ensures the health, welfare and safety of persons employed in the country as well
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as the responsibilities of the employer, the Environment Protection Agency Act (2008), the Wildlife Act, Cap 2000, the Government of Sierra Leone Occupational Safety and Health Act, etc.
ESMP construction document has also been prepared taking into considerations guidelines of the World Bank Pollution Prevention Abatement Handbook 1998. The guidelines are designed to protect human health, reduce mass loadings to the environment, and draw on commercially proven technologies among others.
2.1 Reference Documents The ESMP Construction refers and establishes its compliance guidelines to the legal requirements, standards and procedures and policies (both national and international or institutional) to be implemented during the execution of the project as follows:
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) reports;
- Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMP) reports;
- Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) Reports;
- Environmental, social, hygiene, health and safety requirements of the CLSG project;
- Performance Standards of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for Environmental and Social Sustainability;
- IFC's general environmental, health and safety guidelines;
- IFC's Environmental, health and safety directives for the transport and distribution of electricity.
- WB O.P 4.01 Environmental Assessment; 4.04 Natural Habitats; 4.36 Forests;
- SL National regulations
2.2 IFC Performance Standards
IFC Performance Standards (PS 1 - 8) have been referenced to this document include:
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PS 1: Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts PS 2: Relating to Labour and Working conditions PS 3: Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention PS 4: Community Health, Safety, and Security PS 5: Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement PS 6: Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources PS 8: Cultural Heritage
Further, the ESMP Construction establishes the relationship with the following contractor’s management, monitoring plans and Best Practices including the Environmental, social, hygiene, health and safety requirements of the CLSG project:
• Environmental Management Plan • Hygiene/Health/Safety plan • Emergency plan • Traffic and access road management plan • Closure and rehabilitation plan • Cultural heritage preservation plan • Bird protection measures • Employment plan • Community relation management plan
3.0 Description of the contract 3.1 Description of Project
In the Sierra Leone section, the project comprises the construction of five (5) substations and 530km of 225kV transmission line. The project will be carried out within a Right of Way (RoW) of 40 m that will span seven districts namely, Pujehun, Kenema, Kono, Tonkolili, Koinadugu, bombili and Kambia for a distance of about 530km. The transmission line will enter Sierra Leone territory, crossing the Mano and Moa Rivers, through Bombohun, (after Mano on the Liberian border with Sierra Leone) in the Soro Gbema Chiefdom, Pujehun District in the South, follow the existing road network from Potoru, Barri Chiefdom, to enter Kenema Town, the Provincial Headquarter Town in the east of the country. In this section the proposed line route avoids the Gola Forest and other sensitive areas. One substation (Kenema substation) will be constructed in Gofor, 2 km to Kenema on the Potoru – Kenema Highway. From Kenema substation, the transmission line continues to the north to enter Bikongor substation in the Nimiyama Chiefdom, Kono District. From Nimiyama Chiefdom Project: Lot 4: 225 kV TL Bikongor (SL) – Bumbuna (SL) – Yiben (SL) – 221 Kms. Page 14 of 120 Contract No :- 004/TRANSCOCLSG/W/TL/LOT4/01/2017
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it will go through Jaiama Nimikoro and then follow the existing road to Bumbuna, Kalansogoia Chiefdom. One substation (Bikongor substation) will be constructed in Ndoyorgbo 2 km from Jiaima Nimikoro along the existing road to Bumbuna. Another substation (Bumbuna substation) will be constructed in a town called Kabaray, 2 km to Bumbuna Town. From Bumbuna Town (Town of the Bumbuna Hydroelectric Plant), the line will enter Fadugu, Kasunko Chiefdom. Another substation (Yiben subsation) will be constructed at Kathadougbu Road, 1 km east of Fadugu. From Fadugu, the line will continue to enter Kamakwei, Sella Limba Chiefdom. In Sella Limba Chiefdom, another substation (Kamakwei substation) will be constructed 4 km from Kamakwei in a town called Kathirie, and the line detours the Outamba-Kilimni National Park to the south and crosses the Great Scarcies River to enter Guinea territory.
The proposed project will, among others, consist of the erection of steel transmission towers along the route. The height of the towers will be such as to provide a minimum of 7.5 ~ 8.0 meters clearance between the lines and open ground and 8.0 meters clearance for roads and houses. Typically, as with the existing system, the towers will be about 35 ~ 40 meters high.
Project execution area The Kalpataru main project execution area is limited to Bikongor , Nimiyama Chiefdom, Kono District, from Nimiyama Chiefdom, it will go through Jaiama Nimikoro and then follows the existing road to Bumbuna, Kalansogoia Chiefdom, right through Yiben (Yiben subsation) , Kathadougbu Road, 1 km east of Fadugu. From Fadugu, the line will continue to enter Kamakwei, Sella Limba Chiefdom.
3.2 Stakeholders
All parties involved in this construction project and the implementation of an environmental and social management are described as below..
3.2.1 Environmental and Safety Manager – Mr. Bala & Mr. Ibrahim 3.2.2 Foremen – Deputed for all project activities 3.2.3 Site Supervisors 3.2.4 Workers 3.2.5 Subcontractors – For Soil investigation, Foundation and Tower erection
3.3 General Site Organization The Project Organisational structure is as follows:
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Country Manager - Arvind Deshpande
HSE Engineer - Bala
Field Social Environmentalist - safeguard - to be Ibrahim appointed
Project Director - Rup Joseph
Construction Manager - Ramdoss
Civil Engineer - Erection leader - Abhijeet Palash
Soil Investigation Tower Erection Survey Group Stringing Crew crew Crew
Foundation crew
4.0 Technical Specification
Length The total length of the proposed Bikongor, Bumbuna, and Yiben power line will be approximately 221km.
Tower parameters Types of Tower that would be used are as follows:
Tower Type A – 0 to 3 degree
Tower Type B – 0 to 30 degree
Tower Type C – 30 to 60 degree
Tower Type D – 60 to 90 degree
Tower Design Photos of towers will be attached once erected on site.
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5.0 Environmental and Social context – Sensitivities The following are summary of the issues related to Natural Environment & Population at various stages of project activities:
Project phases significant issues for Considerations • Resettlement and compensation Pre-construction Phase • Socio-economic and local community impacts • Community relations management plan taking into account the managing of adverse impact on host communities induced by the labour influx • Employment plan • Traffic and transport Construction phase • Soils • Public and occupational health and safety • Noise • Air quality • Waste • Water quality and resources • Traffic and transport • Air quality and noise Demobilization • Public and occupational health and safety • Wastes
6.0 Description of the Project’s affected districts
6.1 Kono District Kono district is one of three districts of Sierra Leone’s eastern region. It boarders the Republic of Guinea in the east and Koinadugu district to the north, Tonkolili district to the west and Kenema district to the southwest. It occupies a total space of 5,397.5 Km2 and comprises of fourteen chiefdoms, as listed below:
Sandor Toli Lei Soa Gbense Kamara Faima Gbane Tankoro Gorama Kono Nimiyama Gbane Kandor
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Mafindor Nimikoro
The district headquarter is Koidu town. Kono district is named after its predominant and native ethnic group, the Konos. It is the most diamondiferous district in Sierra Leone. It has therefore experienced more immigration than any other district in Sierra Leone’s provinces outside the Western Area Region. The component chiefdoms are listed in table 10 above.
The proposed line route traverses three chiefdoms in the district namely; Gorama Kono, Nimikoro and Nimiyama chiefdoms (See Figure20), including 165 occupied settlements within a 20km buffer from the route, spatially distributed within very close distances and over a total distance of 79km., One of the five substations in Sierra Leone is proposed to be located at Bikongor in Nimikoro chiefdom in this district, as shown in the map in Figure20 below.
Demographic Characteristics The 2004 National Population Census recorded 335,401 as the district’s total population, accounting for 6.8% of the national total. This is made up of 172,396 males and 163,005 females representing 51.4% and 48.6% respectively. The projected population for 2009 is 279,839, suggesting that the male/female population is currently at 143,837/136,001. With a 2004 population of 335,401, it means that the district’s population has dropped by 16% over the last four years. The projection shows a population density of 52 persons / sq. km, as compared to the national population density of 68 persons / sq. km. Unlike Pujehun and Kenema Districts, this is indicating that at this trend, there will not be a significant increase in population to exert more pressure on land resources. The population has dropped at a rate of about 3.0% per year. The gradual reduction in the district’s population as projected must be attributed to the reduction in mining activities.
The total population of the three Kono district chiefdoms traversed by the line route is 82,173, constituting 24.5% of the district population. Amongst them, Nimikoro, host of Bikongor sub- station, has the largest population of 44,273 (13.2% of district population).
Sex and Age characteristics The age and sex structure of the population of Kono district is closely similar to Kenema district’s, except for the projections, which show Kenema increasing in numbers and Kono conversely reducing. The labor force, 15-64 years old, account for 57% of the total district population. 40.0% are below 15 years old, and only 4.0% are 65 years old and above. The dependency ratio therefore is 1:77.6. The district population is predominantly male, accounting for 51.4% of the total.
Cultural, Religious and ethnic status The district like Pujehun and Kenema districts enjoy religious plurality, but Muslims predominate. The main ethnic groups are Kono, Mende, Kissi and Temne. Kono, like all districts in Sierra Leone is rich in traditions and culture.
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Educational status The total enrolment at all levels of schools in the district at the beginning of 2004/2005 academic year was 72, 956 (SLIS, 2004). In general, the district has 31% of literacy rate. 38.3% of males are literate and only 22.2% of females are literate. About 60-65% of primary school teachers in Kono district are unqualified.
Health status Infant, Child and Under Five mortality rates (per 1000 live births) have been very high, 123, 94 and 208 respectively, and life expectancy for both sexes at 46. The district has 63 functioning Primary Health Units (PHUs) and one general hospital.
Economic activities The main economic activities in the district are mining and agriculture. Kono district as the most diamondiferous in Sierra Leone leads in diamond mining activities. Gold is also mined in the district. The main agricultural crops are rice, cassava, potatoes, maize, groundnut, ginger, palm oil, coffee, cocoa and kola nuts.
6.2 Tonkolili District Tonkolili district lies in the central part of Sierra Leone, bordering Bombali district to the northwest, Koinadugu district to the north and northeast, Kono district to the east, Moyamba district to the southwest, Bo and Kenema districts to the southeast. It occupies a total space of 6,444.5 Km2 and comprises of eleven chiefdoms, namely:
Gbonkoleneken Konike Barina
Kalansogia Konike Sande
Kafe Simira Malal Mara
Kholifa Mabang Sambaia Bendugu
Kholifa Rowalla Tane
Yoni
The proposed transmission line route traverses six chiefdoms in the district, namely; Konike Barina, Konike Sanda, Tane, Kholifa Rowalla, Kafe Simira and Kalansogia over a total distance of 104 Km. There are 217 occupied settlements within the 20km buffer zone of the line route. The district hosts the proposed Bumbuna Sub-station in Kalansogia chiefdom.
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Demographic Characteristics According to the 2004 National Population and Housing Census, the total population of Tonkolili district was 347,197, accounting for 7.0% of the national total. The population of Tonkolili district is made up of 161,794 males and 185,403 females representing 53.4% and 46.6% respectively. The projected population for 2009 is 383,319, suggesting that the male/female population is currently at 182,602/200,717. With a 2004 population of 347,197, it means that the district’s population has grown by 9.4% over the last five years. The population growth rate of the district is about 1.8%.The projection shows a population density of 59 persons / sq. km, as compared to the national population density of 68 persons / sq. km. The total population of the six Tonkolili District chiefdoms traversed by the line route is 162,488, constituting 24.5% of the district population. Amongst them, is Kalansogia, host of Bumbuna Sub-station, has the largest population of 16,318 (4.7 % of district population).
Sex and Age characteristics The age and sex structure of the population of Tonkolili district is closely similar to Kenema and Pujehun districts. The labor force, 15-64 years old, account for 51% of the total district population. 45.0% are below 15 years old, and only 4.0% are 65 years old and above. The dependency ratio therefore is 1:95.8. The district population is predominantly male, accounting for 53.4% of the total. Figure 17 below shows a map of population distribution in Tonkolili district chiefdoms.
Cultural, Religious and ethnic status The district like Pujehun and Kenema districts enjoy religious plurality, but the people are predominantly Muslims. The main ethnic groups are Temne and Limba. Tonkolili, like all districts in Sierra Leone is rich in traditions and culture.
Educational status The total enrolment at all levels of schools in the district at the beginning of 2004/2005 academic year was 128,359 (SLIS, 2004). In general, the district has 30% of literacy rate. 41.0% of males are literate and 21.0% of females are literate. About 70 - 80% of primary school teachers in Tonkolili district are unqualified.
Health status Infant, Child and Under Five mortality rates (per 1000 live births) have been very high, 118, 89 and 199 respectively, and life expectancy for both sexes at 48. The district has 52 MCHPs, 18 CHCs, 2 Mission Hospitals, 1 Mission Clinic, 1 NGO Clinic and 1 Government Hospital.
Economic activities The main economic activities in the district are gold mining and agriculture. The main crops are rice, cassava and potatoes.
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6.3 Bombali District Bombali district is one of five districts that make up the northern region of Sierra Leone. It borders the Republic of Guinea to the north, Koinadugu district to the east, Tonkolili to the south, Port Loko district to the southwest, and Kambia district o the northwest. Bombali district covers a total area of 8,279.3 km2 and comprises fourteen chiefdoms, namely;
• Biriwa • Paki Masabong • Bombali Sebora • Safroko Limba • Gbanti-Kamranka • Sanda Loko • Gbendembu Ngwahun • Sanda Tendaren • Libeisaygahun • Sella Limba • Magbaimba Ndorhahun • Tambakka • Makari Gbanti
Figure 27 below shows Bombali district, the chiefdoms, the proposed transmission line route and 20km buffer zone along the route. A total of 296 occupied settlements fall within the 20 km buffer zone within the district.
The route traverses Safroko Limba, Biriwa, Sanda Loko, Sella Limba and Tambakka chiefdoms over a total distance of 166 km (104 miles). Bombali district hosts one of the proposed Sub Stations in Kamakwe, Sella Limba Chiefdom.
Demographic Characteristics The 2004 National Population and Housing Census recorded 408,390 people for Bombali district, accounting for 8.2% of the national total. The population of Bombali district is made up of 196,027 males and 211,954 females representing 48% and 52% respectively. The projected population for 2009 is 434,440, suggesting that the male/female population is currently at 208,539/ 225,901. With a 2004 population of 408,390, it means that the district’s population has grown by 6.4% % over the last five years. The population growth rate of the district is about 1.2%. The projection shows a population density of 52 persons / sq. Km, as compared to the national population density of 68 persons / sq. Km. The total population of the five chiefdom taveresed by the route is , which is the only chiefdom traversed by the line route is 147,429 constituting 36% of the district population.
Sex and Age characteristics The labor force, 15-64 years old, account for 52% of the total district population. 43.0% is below 15 years old, and only 5.0% are 65 years old and above. The dependency ratio therefore is 1:93.1. The district population is predominantly female, accounting for 52.0% of the total. Figure 21 below shows a map of population distribution by Bombali district chiefdoms.
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Cultural, Religious and ethnic status The district population is predominantly Muslim. The main ethnic groups are Temne and Limba. The district has a long history with Methodist and Catholic Missions. Both missions have been well established in the district for several years.
Educational status The total enrolment at all levels of schools in the district at the beginning of 2004/2005 academic year was 121,731 + 18,476 (SLIS, 2004). In general, the district has 35% of literacy rate; 46.8% of males are literate and 24.4% of females are literate. About 50 - 55% of primary school teachers in Bombali district are unqualified.
Health status Infant, Child and Under Five mortality rates (per 1000 live births) have been very high, 96, 68 and 159 respectively, and life expectancy for both sexes at 52.5, one of the highest per district. The district has 33 functioning CHPs, 45 MCHPs, 1 (one) Government Hospital, 5 Military Hospitals, 2 Mission Clinics, 2 Private Clinics and 1 Private Hospital.
Economic activities The main economic activities in the district are mining, production of food crops and small ruminants. The main crops are rice, cassava and potatoes, ginger, coffee and cocoa.
6.4 Koinadugu District Koinadugu district is the largest district in Sierra Leone. It lies in the northeast, bordering Republic of Guinea in the north, Kambia district to the northeast, Tonkolili district to the south and Kono district to the east. It occupies a total area of 12,370.8 km2 and comprises eleven chiefdoms, namely:
Dembelia Sinkunia Neini
Diang Neya
Follosaba Dembelia (Dembalia Musala) Sengbe
Kassunko Sulima
Mongo Wara Wara Bafodia
Wara Wara Yangala
The proposed line route traverses only Kassunko Chiefdom, for about 40 km. The 20 km buffer zone also falls within Kassunko Chiefdom, covering a total of 74 occupied settlements, including Fadugu where one of the Sub-stations is proposed to be located.
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Demographic Characteristics The 2004 National Population and Housing Census recorded 65,758 people for Koinadugu district, accounting for 5.3% of the national total. The population of Koinadugu district is made up of 30, 841 males and 34,917 females representing 53.4% and 46.6% respectively. The projected population for 2009 is 295,861, suggesting that the male/female population is currently at 139,948/155,913. With a 2004 population of 65,758, it means that the district’s population has grown by more than 300% over the last five years. The population growth rate of the district is alarmingly about 60%. The projection shows a population density of 5 persons/ sq. km, showing a sparsely populated district, as compared to the national population density of 68 persons/sq. km. The total population of Kassunko Chiefdom, which is the only chiefdom traversed by the line route is 5,063, constituting 7.7% of the district population.
Sex and Age characteristics The labor force, 15-64 years old, account for 51.4% of the total district population. 44.6 % is below 15 years old, and only 4.0% are 65 years old and above. The dependency ratio therefore is 1:95.1. The district population is predominantly female, accounting for 53.4% of the total.
Religious, ethnic and cultural status The district population is predominantly Muslim. The main ethnic groups are Limba, Kuranko and Yalunka. The district by its proximity to Guinea has a mix of Guinean and Sierra Leonean cultures.
Educational status The total enrolment at all levels of schools in the district at the beginning of 2004/2005 academic year was 72,330 (SLIS, 2004). In general, the district has 21% of literacy rate, the least in Sierra Leone. 30.0% of males are literate and 14.0% of females are literate. About 75 - 80% of primary school teachers in Koinadugu district are unqualified.
Health status Infant, Child and Under Five mortality rates (per 1000 live births) have been very high, 118, 83 and 186 respectively, and life expectancy for both sexes at 49. The district has 27 functioning MCHPs, 15 CHCs and 1 Government Hospital.
Economic activities The main economic activities in the district are gold mining and diamond mining, cattle rearing and palm oil production. The main crops are rice, cassava and potatoes.
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7.0 Environmental and Social Management Plan during construction
7.1 Environmental Management/Action Plan
7.1.1 Water Resources Management
Water is used as part of raw materials that feed into concrete production during tower base construction. RoW selection has been done to avoid water bodies and water courses. However, there are various water bodies that exist close to the construction sites.
7.1.2 Surface Water
Policy To ensure that during construction, surface water quality in local receiving water bodies retains its ecological, recreational and aesthetic values.
Objective/Target Contaminants, including sediments that could cause adverse (Performance Criteria) environmental impact to surface waters are not released as a consequence of construction, construction vehicle and machinery movements or spoil placement.
No worsening of flooding scenarios as a result of the project.
Maintain storm water drains along other local drainage lines in the vicinity of construction works.
Drainage from construction worksites is managed to avoid a loss of water quality in local receiving waters.
Establish and maintain sufficient baseline data prior to construction to manage surface water quality.
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Ensure protection of aquatic habitat.
Ensure compliance with legal licenses and approval obligations
Implementation Water bodies Strategy Re-fueling of machinery not to be undertaken less than 30m away from the river/stream.
Constructional workers engaged must at all costs avoid conflicting with water demands of local communities.
Avoid earthworks near water courses during rainy season.
Stockpiles/excavated soils to be located on the up-slope side of any excavation and as far as possible from the waterway during rainy season.
Maintain storm water drains along other local drainage lines in the vicinity of construction works to facilitate water movement away from the construction site.
Construction activities to be conducted in a manner, to minimize disturbance to stream banks and beds.
Storage of bulk chemicals including fuel to be at least 50 m from the waterway and within a bund area.
Identify and implement management measures to ensure that spills and leaks of chemicals oil and fuel are cleaned up and remediated to minimize impacts on surface water bodies.
Ensure stockpiles are in a state of stability and not in a position to impact on public watercourses
Storm water
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Identify and implement measures for the management of storm water and drainage from construction worksites, spoil placement sites and storage areas for plant, equipment, fuels, lubricants and other potential contaminants, including diversion of clean storm water away from construction sites where possible.
Catch-drains to be used to intercept and divert run-off around the area of impact.
Sediment control structures shall be established during construction to reduce sediment loads entering waterways.
Storm water discharges shall not be directed to exposed land or directly to moisture areas or water bodies. If pressure is too high at water discharge, energy dissipation devices shall be used to prevent affecting land and adjacent vegetation
Identify and implement management measures to ensure that spills and leaks are cleaned up and remediated to minimize impacts on surface water quality.
Identify and implement management measures to minimize potential surface water quality impacts from sediment and contaminants entrained in surface runoff.
Provide bund if necessary of spoil placement areas to prevent surface run-off entering nearby storm water drains.
Place and maintain sediment fencing around areas of concern, such as adjacent waterways to minimize construction impacts on the waterway.
Storm water diversion must be in place up-slope where necessary to divert excess storm water from reaching the construction site
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Soil disturbance should be minimized near water courses to avoid excess surface flow carrying sediments into waterways.
Monitor the quality of water being discharged from the Monitoring and construction sites. Parameters may include Total Dissolved Solids Inspection and sediment load.
Monitoring of storm water and surface water runoff after major rainfall event.
Monitoring of water extraction locations, i.e. water levels and quality.
Inspect effectiveness of erosion control devices.
Reporting Monthly reporting on incident of surface water contamination with pollutants including heavy erosion that may impact on sedimentation load from the construction sites.
Immediate reporting of an incident, spill or other uncontrolled release of contaminants with impacts on water.
Report any incidents of significant environmental harm to the on- site construction manager and the Environmental Manager.
Corrective Action Immediate replacement or repair of storm water control device or sediment / erosion control device upon first notification of failure.
Following a reportable incident, the restoration and repair of the environment to its natural state
Responsibility The Environmental Manager is responsible for ensuring adherence to the Environmental Management Plan on Water Resources Management.
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7.1.3 Ground Water
Policy To minimize and avoid impacts on groundwater systems and no significant lessening of yield from groundwater resources affected by the project.
Objective/Target No impacts on ground water quality as a result of the project. (Performance Criteria) No significant reduction of yield from groundwater resources as a result of over pumping of underground water for project activities.
Ensure compliance with licenses and approvals,
Take all reasonable and practicable measures in construction activities to avoid contamination of groundwater.
Implementation Implementation and maintenance of control measures for the storage Strategy and handling of chemicals (e.g. fuels, oils etc.) to ensure potential contaminants are prevented from surface or subsurface leakage from the construction site
All chemicals and potential contaminants (including oils) must be kept in designated impermeable floor with bund walls storage area designed to relevant standards.
If excavation is near running water course and that there is a potential of spillage of excavated mud and underground water, entire excavation site shall be enclosed by earthen bund to prevent muddy waters from flowing into the water course – silt fencing.
No discharge of pumped underground water from foundation pits will be done to surface water bodies in case of higher water table areas. This is to avoid polluting the surface water with silt material.
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Pumping will be done at a low pressure to avoid soil erosion of the bare ground. Outlet pipe will be extend to discharge the pumped to areas with thick vegetative cover.
Excavated muddy waters shall be contained in mud ponds to allow for settling of silt and filtration of contaminated water.
Silt fencing shall remain until the site is stable
Wash areas for vehicles shall be constructed in such a manner to ensure no groundwater pollution should occur.
Monitoring and Before pumping water from the foundation pit, inspect and assess the Inspection surrounding in case there is water body nearby.
Monitor and manage the extent of groundwater level drawdown in case of a borehole used as source of water.
Monitor groundwater usage and minimize any impacts from construction activities.
Reporting Monthly reports to indicate monitoring results and any environmental incident.
Report any non-compliance with this ESMP Construction to the on- site foremen and Environment Manager
Report any incidents of significant environmental harm to the Environmental Manager
Corrective Action Following a reportable incident, the restoration and repair of the environment to its natural state or as directed by the regulatory authority.
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Environmental Manager can request cessation of works if there is a breach in performance criteria of ESMP Construction or a risk of it occurring.
Responsibility The Environmental Manager is responsible for ensuring adherence to by all team players.
7.1.4 Air Quality Impacts The principal air quality concern related to the power transmission line is the generation of dust during the construction phase.
Vegetation clearing, construction of access routes, excavation and haulage of heavy machinery and construction materials to and from one location to the other along the tower corridor has the propensity to impact negatively on air quality.
Apart from the dust particles that will be generated, vehicular emissions that will emanate from the haulage trucks is also a potential source of air pollution. It is however expected that such impacts will be localized especially during the rainy season but has the potential to be widespread during the dry season. This has the potential to cause nuisance to residents of local communities located closest to the access roads required for the development and those close to the RoW.
Sources of potential dust generation include the following: - Dust blow from areas of bare ground, e.g. cleared access roads and areas where full vegetation removal occurs; - Dust generation from haulage along un-surfaced roads.
More minor impacts can arise from the excavation of materials during construction, during access track grading and gaseous emissions from plant and vehicles used during the construction process.
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Air pollution may adversely affect the health of people engaged directly or indirectly in the project activities. The effects are due largely to particulates from vehicular emissions and constructional equipment powered by gasoline or diesel as well as silica in dust from the earth agitated by constructional equipment and vehicles plying on un-tarred roads. The resultant effects are acute respiratory disorders, lung and heart diseases, the type of ailment depending on the size of particulates as well as the materials adsorbed on them. Air Quality Impacts Mitigation Measures
Policy To manage and control the effects of construction activities on air quality by reducing the effects of dust generation, exhaust emissions and any other functions causing an impact on the existing air quality.
Objective/Target Minimise air pollution caused by dust, odours and emissions from (Performance vehicles and machinery. Criteria) Maintain ambient air quality within acceptable and legal limits
Immediate attention to all complaints received.
Implementation Dust Strategy Community/sensitive receptors (schools, hospitals etc) to be informed of construction activities and hours of work.
Good housekeeping practice to ensure that unnecessary waste material does not accumulate and become air borne pollution.
Trucks which carry material that will generate dust shall be directed to cover their loads with tarpaulins.
Cleared areas to be reshaped and stabilized or rehabilitated as soon as practical after the completion of works
Reshape and compact access roads and verges.
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Excavation and stripping works to be undertaken outside of dusty/windy conditions, where possible.
Water to be used as dust suppressant on critical stretches and areas and on material stockpiles and unsealed access roads to reduce the risk of dust.
Applying a coarse gravel surface (or similar) along the haulage road, where considered appropriate.
Erect humps to induce speed reduction of construction vehicles.
Retention of vegetated buffers along access roads
Locate stockpiles away from sensitive receptors such as health facilities and schools.
All construction employees to be adequately equipped with suitable PPE.
Emissions No burning of material on site except for cooking or lighting purposes.
Adequate maintenance of vehicle fleets
Minimize removal of vegetation
Machinery should be switched off during prolonged periods of inactivity.
Queue driving of construction vehicles will be avoided.
On-site power usage will be limited where possible.
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Complaints received regarding emissions from construction vehicles or machinery shall immediately be attended to
Odours Regular removal of wastes Frequently clean the mobile toilets Use smell suppressant chemicals where possible
Monitoring and There will be an ongoing surveillance by site workers, particularly the Inspection environmental officers and on-site construction manager.
Check the frequency of complaints on dust issues.
Daily Inspection reports and monthly reports will detail complaints and actions taken to address the complaint. Complaints and environmental incidents of significant Reporting environmental harm will be reported to the Environmental Manager and/or Construction Manager and on monthly basis to the engineer.
Corrective Action Modify work practices as required.
The on-site construction manager can request cessation of works if there is a breach in performance criteria of this ESMP Construction or a risk of it occurring.
Responsibility The environmental officer reporting to the on-site construction manager will have the primary responsibility for identifying problems with dust and significant emissions that are able to be detected via sight or smell.
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7.1.5 NOISE AND VIBRATIONS
The noise and vibration sources include:
• General noise, • Noise from vehicles, • Plants and machinery, • Blasting and demolition.
Policy To ensure that noise and vibration is maintained within acceptable and legal limits during construction of the transmission line
Objective/Target • To ensure there is minimal impact to sensitive receptors. (Performance • Construction noise to have minimum impact on local community. Criteria) • To respond proactively to noise and vibration issues including complaints from the community by mitigating if possible, the identified impacts from noise and vibration on adjacent residential areas.
Implementation Machinery and vehicles brought on to site should be silenced or fitted Strategy with mufflers/silencers.
Construction crew near noisy machinery and power tools will be provided with a pair of adjustable coverings for protection the ears to protect them from hearing loss damage. Maintenance practices and engineering controls shall be practiced to reduce noise levels
Reduction of unnecessary traffic flows.
Equipment storage sites will be 100 metres or more from Residential Site compounds.
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All plant items should be properly maintained and operated according the manufacturers’ recommendations in such a manner as to avoid causing excessive noise. All construction vehicles must be maintained in acceptable working order and serviced regularly to minimize noise generated when not in use – the maintenance schedule must include a regular inspection of noise emission levels, e.g. intake and exhaust silencer systems.
Heavy vehicles shall be routed away from noise sensitive areas wherever possible
Specific construction activities are predicted to result in a significant noise and vibration impact and are to occur often during the construction phase, scheduled regular occurrence may be implemented in consultation with affected receptors.
A mutual agreement approach will be put in place to deal with noise and vibration problems in relations with local residents.
When using explosives, detonation procedures must be followed and warning signs must be displayed in areas assigned to use and storage
Unnecessary use of vehicle horns (hooting) will be discouraged.
Minimize speed limits on unsealed roads to 20-40 Km/hr..
Blasting shall be undertaken under strict supervision of a registered specialist blaster.
The size of explosive charges used for blasting should be optimized so as to balance breaking capability against minimizing any vibrations and fly rocks.
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All ancillary plant such as generators, compressors and pumps will be positioned so as to cause minimum noise disturbance.
Activities that generate high noise levels such as electricity generation and hammering will be enclosed.
Noisy facilities should be located well away from noise sensitive areas including residential areas.
Reduction of high noise activity durations.
Construction labour force shall wear PPE.
Monitoring and • Check if all environmental licenses and relevant authorizations Inspection have been granted for work to start. • Check community concerns on noise and vibrations. • Daily inspection on equipment, vehicle and plants by operators and drivers • Monitor noise levels on site with decibel (dB) meter (Sound level meter)
Reporting Reporting to generally provide information, such as time, location, construction activity, other extraneous noise sources, weather conditions during the time of inspection, monitoring and measurement.
Corrective Action • In the event of complaint, an investigation will be conducted to identify likely source of impact and identify need for further controls and management practices. • Revise construction activities as per Method Statements and implement possible mitigation measures, if required. • Where source noise and vibration controls are not possible or ineffective, further controls will be investigated at the receptor end. Project: Lot 4: 225 kV TL Bikongor (SL) – Bumbuna (SL) – Yiben (SL) – 221 Kms. Page 36 of 120 Contract No :- 004/TRANSCOCLSG/W/TL/LOT4/01/2017
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• Complaints will be responded to promptly with the information and action required. When necessary, the complaint process will allow for special procedures such as face-to-face meetings and on-going communications with affected parties to respond to validated complaints.
All personnel affected or not affected. Responsibility • The Community/ Social officers will be responsible for investigating community noise and vibration complaints. • Environmental Health and Safety Officers to monitor noise level and advise necessary action for mitigation
7.1.6 SOIL IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN
TOP SOIL
Policy • To ensure the prevention of topsoil loss and the limitation of potential impacts associated with topsoil removal, and the optimisation of its reuse as backfilling material during the construction and rehabilitation of degraded areas along the Project area.
Objective/Target Avoid or minimize impacts of soil erosion induced by construction (Performance works. Criteria) Avoid and manage impacts of construction works on the environmental values along rivers crossed by the OHL
Implementation • Topsoil stripping, handling and excavation works in excessively Strategy rainy or windy conditions shall be avoided and when possible scheduling excavation work for dry-weather periods, when possible
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• Topsoil stripped from the site to be stockpiled and protected from erosion until re-use during site remediation or reinstatement e.g. backfilling. • The topsoil shall not be deposited on slopes due to the low stability conditions in which the materials deposited in hillsides shall be found unless erosion control measures are in place to control soil erosion due to rainfall activities. • Stripped topsoil shall stock pilled and no compaction of the stockpile is allowed. • All topsoil stockpiles shall be sufficiently located away from flood lines, watercourses and other ecological sensitive areas and should be on gentle slope areas to minimize erosion and potential loss of soil • Topsoil stockpiles height should consider measures to ensure for the employees and/or the public safety risk and should provide for stability to erosion. • Topsoil stockpiles shall not be allowed to become contaminated with oil, diesel, gasoline, waste or any other material, which may later inhibit the growth of vegetation. • Excavated soil shall be managed in a way that will not cause sediment to enter storm water runoff. • The mounds shall be configured to avoid pooling of rain water and promote free drainage and where necessary, side earth bunds and contour drains shall be installed to assist drainage. • Install appropriate sediment controls upslope of stockpiles to divert water around the stock piles and down slopes to avoid material loss. • No vehicular activities shall be allowed on the topsoil stockpiles. • Topsoil stripped from different soil zones in case of access road construction shall be stockpiled separately and be clearly distinguishable
• Monitoring of the erosion and sediment control devices. Monitoring • Monitoring and inspection after major rainfall events. • Level of top soil contamination
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Inspection • Level of contamination top soil contamination • Impacts of runoff water
Reporting • Monthly reporting for all aspects of compliance with CEMP and inspection findings;
• Immediate reporting of any incident, spill or release of materials to the topsoil stockpile.
Corrective Action • Review appropriateness of environmental controls in place.
• Consider alternative measures and implement if necessary and applicable. • Monitoring of the management of top soil will be the Responsibility responsibility of the Site Engineer and the construction team foreman. • Environmental Officer have the responsibility to inspect the status of the stockpiled soil.
7.1.7 SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MANAGEMENT MEASURES
Policy To minimize the likelihood and extent of erosion occurring during the project life and manage sedimentation issues arising from erosion that does occur, such that environmental impacts are reduced.
Objective/Target To minimize impact to surface water quality, vegetation and fauna (Performance species; Criteria) Maintain existing water quality conditions within waterways and adjoining tributaries.
To control soil erosion at all sites disturbed by construction activities.
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Minimize loss of excavated soil stockpiled for extended periods during rainy season.
To undertake finishing and landscaping requirements for on-going sediment and erosion control around the worksites following construction.
Implementation • Action involving removal or damaging the vegetation cover, Strategy excavation or removal of top soil and storage of materials shall be limited to areas strictly needed for the work to be carried out. • Sediment control structures shall be established during construction to reduce sediment loads entering waterways. • Sediment fences to be installed down slope of stockpiles and maintained. • Where necessary clearing shall be undertaken in stages and occur only as necessary to reduce potential sediment loads at any one time during the construction period. • Construct temporary treatment measures (silt fences, rock checks, diversion drains, silt fences, etc) where possible prior to commencement of excavation works during rainy season and should effectively be operational during rainy season. • Roughen disturbed areas to reduce velocity of runoff water flowing into nearby drains and watercourses and where possible encourage retaining natural re-vegetation.
• Undertake excavations in major water courses and foundations of transmission towers during dry conditions, where possible, to minimize erosion and sediment transport. • Drainage structures to be inspected and maintained to ensure they are effective and remain stable. Sedimentary build up to be removed from control structures to ensure maximum capacity at all times. • Remove and stock pile loose surplus excavated sand, gravel or clay (where possible), to minimize excessive erosion. The soils may be used for rehabilitation in disturbed areas.
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• Prevent erosion processes with energy dissipation of surface waters (stone pitching and silt fences where appropriate); • Whenever possible, barriers and drainage of storm water shall be installed to prevent erosion and water should be channeled in such a way as not to affect the environment or the job being carried out. • All gradient embankments or fill slopes on tower foundations must be protected against erosion/slides/falls by way of implementing protection procedures during construction stage, once workers and machines are available at that point and at time. • Proper soil compaction must be carried out in filling areas of the transmission corridor even in the event of partial construction. • The use of erosion and sediment control measures during construction to prevent increased erosion and sedimentation during rainfall events shall be implemented.
Monitoring and Monitoring of the erosion and sediment control devices. Inspection Regular inspection of spoil areas for any environmental pollution
Inspection after major rainfall events.
Reporting Monthly reports to indicate monitoring results, audits, training and incidents.
Report any non-compliance with ESMP Construction to the on-site construction manager.
Corrective Action Immediate replacement or repair of control device or sediment / erosion control device upon first notification of failure.
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Following a reportable incident, the restoration and repair of the environment to its natural state or as directed by the regulatory authority or engineer
The on-site construction manager and Environmental Manager can request cessation of works if there is a breach in performance criteria of ESMP or a risk of it occurring.
Monitoring of the erosion and sediment control devices will be the Responsibility responsibility of the on-site construction foreman.
Environmental Officers have the responsibility to inspect the sediment control devices where applicable after rainfall activity on stockpiled soil.
7.2 Hygiene / Health / Safety plan
During this phase of the project, there will be the potential for occupational safety and health hazards. The potential for safety and health hazards will be most acute when:
• Technical specifications relevant to safety measures are disregarded in the planning and erection of plant and equipment (e.g. the use of low quality components, inadequate sizing of cables, negligent execution of works, and general non-observance of safety rules leading to inherently unsafe systems • The operating personnel have not received sufficient training and experience in connection with safety measures and their observance • Improper and insufficient supervision of workers.
Accidents constitute one of the most important risks in such construction activities resulting in injuries. These are likely to arise from moving machinery in the course of operation, unguarded parts of equipment and a disregard for health and safety measures. These are likely to pose risks to the workers. Injuries may also arise from road traffic accidents during haulage of construction machinery and materials to the site and this has the potential of harming workers. Other sources of injuries to workers are: accidental falls from height, noise,
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vibration and heat, falling/swinging objects and also lubricants some of which contain solvents with potential to cause skin irritation and allergies, respiratory disorders and acute poisoning. It is important to institute safety, health and welfare measures to mitigate the hazards and prevent accidents. It is the goal of KPTL Management to provide a safe and healthful working environment for its staff, attachment workers, casual and visitors. Managers and supervisors are responsible to lead by example, and demonstrate proper attitudes toward safety and health in their operations. The construction, operation and maintenance of a transmission system pose potential occupational health and safety hazards. Such hazards may arise as a result of the properties of the raw materials and the inherent dangers in the design and use of machinery. The potential for safety and health hazards will be most acute when: a) Technical specifications relevant to safety measures are disregarded in the planning and erection of plant and equipment (e.g. the use of low quality components, negligent execution of works, and general non-observance of safety rules leading to inherently unsafe systems).
b) The operating personnel have not received sufficient training and experience in connection with safety measures and their observance.
c) Improper and insufficient supervision of workers are undertaken. It is therefore important that Management must believe, commit to, and impress upon its staff the ethic that no job, program is so important or so urgent that one cannot take time to perform that function safely and in compliance with environmental regulations.
7.2.1 HEALTH & SAFETY ADMINISTRATION The Government of Sierra Leone Occupational Safety and Health Act, gives employers and employees the general guidelines which are needed in the workplace to protect employees from occupational risks and hazards which may cause them physical or physiological harm. The Act aims to make sure that working conditions are acceptable. This means that everyone in the workplace must be aware of all hazards, as well as the safety, health and environmental standards which should be in place to prevent any unacceptable exposure to these hazards.
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7.2.1.1 Corporate Responsibility The KPTL is committed to making safety a primary concern throughout the organization. It also seeks to achieve an acceptable standard of safety for its employees by effectively managing all risks resulting from or associated with its activities. The policy and responsibilities of various players involved in achieving this goal are as indicated below:
7.2.1.2 Policy a. Occupational injuries, accidents and illness can be prevented. The prevention of such injuries, accidents and illness shall be incorporated into all aspects of works activity performed for and on behalf of KPTL.
b. Management accepts responsibility for preventing injuries, accidents and illness. The Managing Director is responsible for the fulfilment of the policy assisted by his deputies, directors, managers and head of special units.
c. Management is responsible for: - Ensuring the availability of adequate protective clothing, tools and equipment to all employees. - Establishing safe working practice, procedures and directives. - Employees receiving training, orientation and re-training to enable them work safely
d. All employees have a personal responsibility to work safely and contribute to the achievement of high level performance in safety.
e. All employees shall comply with: - Applicable safety acts - KPTL Safety rules, procedures and safe working practice
f. All contractors and employees of such contractors when working for KPTL on KPTL sites or facilities shall comply with: - Applicable safety acts - KPTL Safety rules, procedures and safe working practice Contractors or their employees working where a special knowledge is required to work safely shall perform the work under direct supervision of competent KPTL personnel.
g. Standard with respect to occupational fatalities
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It is the policy of KPTL to ensure that necessary actions are taken to reduce fatalities in its work force to levels as low as practicable. The corporate performance standard on five year rolling average is to achieve Zero fatalities against man-hours worked.
7.2.1.3 Awareness with regard to HIV/AIDS, STD’s to nearby communities
Comrade world HIV / AIDS day December 1st every year.
➢ HIV/AIDS /STDs sensitization with community stockholders every six month ➢ Condoms will be available within camps and communities. ➢ Should ensure HIV/AIDS, STDs is embedded in our weekly toolbox talk. ➢ Teenage pregnancy, sexual harassment and Gender Equality should be taken in consideration. ➢ HIV/AIDS STDs Awareness campaign will be conducted for all affected communities across the project every six month. ➢ One of the most important lessons learned in two decades of work on HIV and AIDS is that prevention and attention interventions must be comprehensive, multi-cultural and integrated, in order to cater to specific needs of different communities. Considering that, projects will interventions create impact? Therefore, to achieve goal of our Development partners - combat HIV/AIDS and STDs it is necessary that responses to the AIDS epidemic are comprehensive, based in evidence and implemented immediately and on a large scale. There is no time to lose. Only if services reach the most vulnerable
7.3 MATERIAL HANDLING & STORAGE Various materials and equipment are required for the construction of the transmission line. These include tower members, conductor parts, shield wires, insulators, hardware, conductor cables, etc. All tower members will have mark numbers for each type of tower. Material for different types of towers will be stored at different locations. Conductor, Earth wire, OPC will have drum marking. Hardware items will have marking on boxes. Materials to be procured locally include aggregates, cement, sand, stone and other miscellaneous supplies and services.
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Both imported and local materials for the project that requires storage are to be trucked to site via public roads and access tracks as and when required and are stored at the designated storage yard for the contractors. The storage yards are walled for security purposes and there must be a security guard for the entire 24 hours. Further, the storage site is sloped to facilitate drainage of stagnant water due to the soft nature of the ground which will otherwise affect stored materials. The materials that are subject to weathering are kept either in wooden or metal containers. It must be noted that the materials for the towers do not require any specialized vehicles for transportation purposes
7.3.1 Procedures for Handling Raw Materials/Products Since injuries may result from improperly handling and storing materials, it is important to be aware of incidents that may occur from unsafe or improperly handled equipment and improper work practices when handling and storing materials.
Workers should be aware of the following hazards associated with the handling of materials:
1. Back injury is the number one injury associated with improper material handling. 2. Heavy or unbalanced loads could fall and injure employees, especially head and feet. 3. Vehicle becomes unbalanced and overturns with driver not wearing seat belts. 4. Improper or unsafe use of material handling equipment could cause injury or property damage. 5. Falls from working platforms or ladders could occur. 6. Damaged or poorly maintained equipment could cause injury. 7. Battery charging and filling pose significant risks.
7.3.2 Moving Loads a. Check the load first to decide how best to move it—forklift, hand truck, hoist, conveyor, manually, etc. Then check the route to be taken and remove obstacles, or find another route if the obstacle cannot be moved. Make sure there is space for the load at its destination and that equipment, platforms, elevators, etc. are rated to handle the load weight and bulk.
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other employees in the area. Place loads carefully so they are stable and will not fall off or tip the equipment over. Load heaviest objects at the bottom and secure/strap any bulky or awkward items. Ensure operator has sufficient view in direction of movement.
b. Whenever material handling equipment are equipped with seat belts, operators should wear them.
c. Consider a ground guide when negotiating bulky loads through narrow aisles or crowded spaces.
d. When operating on a ramp or steep incline, employees shall keep loads downhill to prevent the load from rolling over them if they lose control. e. Employees shall inspect material handling equipment before each use
- Check the framework for obvious signs of damage such as broken welds or fractured boards. - Check the tires for large pieces missing from solid tires and air missing from pneumatic tires. - Ensure accessories (e.g., handle extensions, nose plate extensions, stair climbers, etc.) are properly attached. - Inspect straps and ratchets for damage or deterioration. Test wheel brakes to ensure they work. - If damage/defects are noted, remove the equipment from service and tag with a ―Do Not Use sign until it is required.
7.3.3 Manual moving Loads • Manual lifting and moving loads is a major potential source of back injuries among workers. When manually moving materials, employees shall follow proper lifting techniques.
• Supervisors shall assist employees in reducing the potential for back injuries by employing the following lifting principles whenever possible:
- Eliminate the need to handle materials manually by using/installing mechanical lifting aids (e.g. lift truck, conveyor, hoist, etc.); - Manually move the loads with a handling aid (e.g. cart, dolly, etc.); - Reduce the size or weight of the objects lifted; Project: Lot 4: 225 kV TL Bikongor (SL) – Bumbuna (SL) – Yiben (SL) – 221 Kms. Page 47 of 120 Contract No :- 004/TRANSCOCLSG/W/TL/LOT4/01/2017
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- Change the height of a pallet or shelf. • Using safe manual lifting techniques may reduce back injuries such as pulls and disc impairments. 2 persons can lift 50kg as standard with correct PPE. Leg muscles are stronger than back muscles, so workers should lift with their legs and not with their back.
7.3.4 Storage of Hazardous Materials/Chemicals using Material Handling Equipment Read labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) before storing chemicals or Flammable/combustible materials. Match storage conditions to material handling requirements (e.g., dry, cool, ventilated, etc.). Smoking and using open flames or spark- producing devices are prohibited in chemical storage areas. Non-compatible materials must be segregated in storage.
Trash, brush, long grass, and other combustible materials shall be kept away from areas where flammable/combustible materials are handled or stored.
All spills of flammable/combustible materials shall be immediately cleaned up and reported.
Other ways of storing materials All storage will be labelled with a standard and universal labelling. When storing materials, workers shall: - Prevent creating hazards when storing materials by being aware of the material’s height and weight; how accessible the stored materials are to the user – consider the need for availability of the material; and the condition of the storage containers. All materials stored in tiers must be stacked, racked, blocked, interlocked, or otherwise secured to prevent sliding or collapse.
- Keep storage areas free from accumulated materials that may cause slips, trips, falls, or fires or that may contribute to harbouring pests. - MSDS charts will be made available near storage area.
- If possible, place bound materials on racks and secure it by stacking, blocking, or inter- locking to prevent it from sliding, falling, or collapsing.
- Ensure stacks are stable and self-supporting. Observe height limitations when stacking materials.
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- Stack bags and bundles in interlocking rows and limit the height of the stack to keep them secure.
7.3.5 Storage Requirements (General) a. Emergencies could become disasters if exits, fire alarms, power switches, sprinklers, light switches, etc., are blocked – even temporarily. Employees shall not block emergency access or equipment. Allays and passageways must be kept clear of obstructions and slip, trip, and fall hazards. A 100 cm clearance shall be maintained around emergency equipment and the emergency equipment shall be clearly marked.
b. Do not store materials in excess of supplies needed for immediate operations in allays/passageways. c. Aisles and passageways shall be permanently marked. Obstructions in aisles (e.g. columns, posts, etc.) shall be clearly marked.
d. When using aisles and passageways to move materials mechanically, employees shall allow sufficient clearance for aisles at loading docks, through doorways, wherever turns must be made, etc. Sufficient clearance will prevent workers from being pinned between the equipment and objects in the workplace and will prevent the load from striking an obstruction and possibly falling on an employee.
e. When different levels exist, ramps shall be used by vehicles moving materials.
f. Doors shall be of sufficient height and width to accommodate material handling equipment. Aisles shall be 60 cm wider than the widest vehicle used. Exit access aisles in storage areas shall be at least 110 cm wide.
g. There must be enough operating space for handling and stacking materials safely in all storage areas.
7.4 EMERGENCY PLAN
Purpose The purpose of the procedure is to define a plan of action for potential hazards associated with the transmission line project including accidental spills of all hazardous materials in accordance with the material data safety sheet and international standards.
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Scope The procedure covers the actions to be implemented in the event of substantial spillage or accidents caused by hazardous materials and this will apply throughout the entire project line
The procedures for Emergency response plan are detailed in this document, separately.
The basis for emergency response and planning is firstly incident prevention, and secondly rendering any incidents harmless. The priorities for protection in an emergency situation are the following:
a. Human life and health; b. The environment; c. Assets belonging to KPTL or the Sub-contractor; d. Maintenance of normal operations on site.
Emergency response plan shall be prepared to manage effectively a wide range of incidents that may occur at the project site. This includes emergency plans for fire, storm, chemical spills and road accident, and other emergency as identified which may affect the project. The protection of the environment shall be primarily dealt with in this plan. Reasonable measures would be taken by KTPL to prevent contamination of water air or land as a result of any incident, to reduce such contamination if it is unavoidable and to remediate any contamination that has occurred during the works. The Sub-Contractor is mandated to immediately report any significant incidents to the KPTL Project Manager, who shall in turn inform the necessary authority competent.
The site safety officer shall ensure that all personnel familiarize themselves with all emergency procedures.
7.4.1 Road Accidents In the event of road traffic accident, the appropriate channel of information shall be established for the line managers, road accident emergency team leaders, in addition to the relevant authorities associated with the accidents, such as the police, hospital etc. The Road Accident Emergency Response team will activate their response plan according to the situation, aside from providing medical attention, transporting the injured for medical attention, removing the accident
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Vehicles after the necessary investigation has been done, and dealing with the relevant authorities, the aim is to bring the situation back to normalcy soonest possible. In all respect, traffic management procedure will be activated where the appropriate emergency procedures such as temporary diversion of traffic, the deployment of flagman, installation of traffic diversion signs, barricades or traffic cones, blinkers lights and any other traffic safety requirements as instructed by the authorities will take precedent.
7.4.2 TRAFFIC AND ACCESS ROAD MANAGEMENT PLAN Potential impacts to traffic from construction related activities will include those from the closing of streets and those from increased vehicle usage due to construction equipment, supplies, and disposal activities.
7.4.2.1 Management of Traffic Impacts Environmental impact is expected to arise from the construction of new access roads to the transmission corridor, use of existing dry weather, upgrading and rehabilitation of such roads and potential impacts to traffic from construction related activities will include those from the closing of streets and those from increased vehicle usage due to construction equipment, supplies, and disposal activities.
• To minimize ecological impacts through the construction of Policy temporary access roads.
• To utilize access public gravel and dirt roads available where possible optimally without causing nuisance and environmental degradation impacts by minimizing the traffic impacts.
• To ensure that temporary access roads to construction sites do not disrupt traffic or result in unsafe situations. • To minimize the duration and extent of delays and disruption to us of the road network (drivers, bus vices, pedestrians, cyclists and others) due to construction activities. • To provide safe working and travelling environment throughout the duration of construction of the project.
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Objective/Target • Minimize delay to public and construction traffic during (Performance construction. Criteria) • Manage construction traffic and transport issues to minimize potential impacts on the community and the operation of the road network.
• No valid complaints received as a result of temporary access road construction and road operation of the construction vehicles for not abiding to road use including exceeding of speed limits. • No construction of access road in areas where practically an existing road serves the same purpose General Implementation • Appropriate traffic safety signage will be provided to warn the Strategy public of construction traffic and flagmen will be on duty where traffic merges with normal road traffic and at all traffic accident risk areas. • Water shall be sprayed regulary along sensitive stretches of the dirt access roads. These areas include trading centres, schools and hospitals to minimize air pollution. • Traffic management around construction areas/sites shall be detailed, including any intersection control measures. • Minimize as far as reasonably practicable, potential traffic disruptions to the operation of the road network and the public transport network due to construction works and allied activities. • Take reasonable and practicable measures to inform the local and broader communities about the timing and scale of changes to traffic conditions on roads in the vicinity of worksites and construction works. • Earthworks and machines shall use as much as possible existing access ways or those less sensitive to compaction of land; • Take reasonable and practicable measures to avoid, or mitigate and manage the potential construction traffic impacts on communities near the worksites.
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• Traffic calming measures i.e. road humps shall be implemented on residential roads. • Use of established truck routes and arterial roads for the haulage of construction materials and spoil; • Where practicable, provide direct access from worksites to arterial roads to minimize truck traffic in local streets; • Avoid haulage tasks (especially those of abnormal load) during peak traffic periods in public roads as far as practicable. Where haulage in peak periods is unavoidable, such activities are to be managed in consultation with the traffic police. • Investigate the capacity of intersections on haulage routes to minimize impact on intersection operations by heavy vehicles servicing the construction worksites; • Monitor traffic flows and review the traffic management measures, to address local traffic issues where applicable;
Road Signs • Appropriate traffic safety signage will be provided to warn the public of construction traffic and flagmen will be on duty where traffic merges with normal road traffic. • Adequate information to road us to be conveyed of operational times through road signage. • Appropriate traffic safety signage will be provided to warn the public of construction traffic and flagmen will be on duty where traffic merges with normal road traffic.
Construction and use of Temporary Access Roads • Construction of temporary access roads will be minimized. • Topsoil will be stripped and stockpiled prior to the construction of any temporary access roads to be used for rehabilitation where possible. • Where practical, trees shall be avoided/retained to act as a buffer of emitted dust as part of dust control. • Roads used will be cleared regularly of dust and mud resulting from the use by construction vehicles.
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• Dust and noise will be minimized and accident risk reduced by observing speed limits. In densely built-up areas a speed limit of 20 km/h for heavy vehicles and plants and 40 km/h for other construction vehicles will be strictly enforced. • Maintain safe access near all project work areas for road users, including pedestrians and cyclists. In particular, develop local access strategies in consultation with stakeholder groups to maintain safe, convenient and efficient access to community facilities such as schools, churches, health care and shopping facilities.
Temporary Road Closures • Affected us shall be notified atleast two weeks in advance of any road closures. • Notify the local community about proposed changes to local traffic access arising from construction activities, and provide clear signage of changed traffic conditions and take other measures to ensure safe traffic movement; • Appropriate traffic safety signage will be provided to warn the public of temporary road closures and to indicate alternative routes. • All bridges will be investigated for load bearing before construction starts. Bridges will not be utilised if it cannot withstand the traffic loads.
Traffic diversions • Prior to commencing construction of the diversions, analyze traffic conditions, including nearby arterial roads and surrounding roads, to predict the effect of potential traffic redistribution as a result of temporary traffic diversions; • Identify and, in conjunction with Roads Authority, implement measures to manage traffic flows resulting from predicted changed traffic conditions; • Erect signs to warn road us • Notify the local and broader community, including potentially affected and provide clear signage of the diversion ahead of them,
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• Temporary roads or alternative routes shall be provided for other road us. • Lane closures shall allow for one lane to open and be used. • Temporary access will be allowed on the side of the road with wide road reserves. • Safety barriers, appropriate signage and traffic control will be used during construction of the diversion.
• Ongoing surveillance by site workers, particularly the Site Engineer. Monitoring and • Visual inspection of areas used by construction traffic. Inspection • Regular route monitoring on all routes utilised by construction traffic • Monitor speed limits near or in build-up areas such as Trading Centres and schools • Inspect the functionality of drainage system of roads used regularly by construction vehicles
Monitor traffic flows near construction works and take corrective action in response to traffic impacts as a consequence of construction works • Report any non-compliance with CEMP to the Site Engineer, Reporting Environmental Personnel and Safety Personnel.
• In the event that monitoring identifies practices inconsistent with Corrective Action this plan, action will be undertaken to remedy the situation. • Non-conformance notices and corrective action notices will be prepared and action taken • Site Engineer can request cessation of works if there is a breach in performance criteria of CEMP or a risk of it occurring and implement the corrective actions The Site Engineer will have the primary responsibility for identifying Responsibility problems with site traffic on public roads.
7.5 CLOSURE AND REHABILITATION PLAN
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Policy To restore land to surrounding conditions and restore land use as far as practicable and compatible to transmission tower stability.
Objective/Target No significant change in drainage pattern (Performance Criteria) To restore fauna habitat.
Degraded land or slopes stabilized with no significant erosion events
Implementation Work areas will be rehabilitated as soon as possible after completion Strategy of construction activities in an area to minimize the potential for erosion.
Subsoil will be re-spread and compacted when rehabilitating steep slopes or above banks at water crossing.
The rehabilitation process will include 3 main activities where applicable: modeling and terracing, spreading of topsoil and re- vegetation to reinstate ground surface and cover.
Modeling will be done to ensure that slopes blend in with the surrounding environment as far as possible with regard to natural ground contours
Terracing will be done where there are steep slopes of degraded areas.
Rehabilitated areas shall be modeled either by spoil material application or excavation of protruding embankments prior to top soiling and re-vegetation where applicable. No ponding will be allowed after rains as this poses a general safety risk.
Top soil stripped during clearing shall be spread and in other degraded areas spread over subsoil and will be left with a rough surface.
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Temporary access roads will only be closed and/or rehabilitated to a condition compatible with the surrounding land use upon instruction from the engineer or the client.
Stabilization will be in the form of vegetative rehabilitation, landscaping or constructed stabilization depending on the location.
Soil stability should be maintained in all disturbed areas, by means of erosion control mechanisms, including sediment barriers, berms, fabric covers and temporary or permanent drains, etc.
Monitoring and Regular inspection will be undertaken to monitor for subsidence of Inspection the rehabilitated land.
Inspect after rains drainage of storm water around the rehabilitated areas.
Reporting The foreman on site will report to the Site Agent all related issues
Corrective Action Any site showing signs of instability will undergo additional rehabilitation.
Recommendations and corrective actions arising from reports and/or inspections will be implemented within reasonable and practicable normal means of construction works.
Responsibility Environmental Manager is responsible for the implementation of the management measures of this ESMP.
Site Construction Agent is responsible for the implementation and corrective actions outlined in this ESMP.
7.6 CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN
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7.6.1 Potential destruction of sacred, cultural and/or historical/ archaeological sites KPTL will avoid intruding into or interfering with cultural properties of the local communities as much as possible. In line with current international practice and the desire to ensure the sustainability of the environment will be maintained. • KPTL shall also permit to be affixed or applied thereto, any seal or identification mark of the board and inform to the client • KPTL shall not alter damage, destroy or remove any antiquity from its original site without the consent of the appropriate authority or the indigenes. If removal of the item becomes immediately necessary for safety or security reasons, the exact location shall be noted and the retrieved artefacts shall be sent to the custody. • Through liaising with the lawful owners of the land shall be duly informed and where necessary, payment shall be made due assessment.
Sites of cultural significance such as sacred woods or trees or rock outcrops which the local residents may have not mentioned at the survey stage – will be properly managed to the satisfaction of local communities, the EPA and the funding agencies. Where possible, such cultural properties will be left undisturbed. Every necessary step will be taken to minimize the potential impact of intruding into the site. This will be done in consultation with and to the satisfaction of the chiefs, elders and opinion leaders of the local communities or avoided. In cases where complete avoidance of such sites is impossible, every necessary step will be taken to minimize the potential impact of intruding into the site. This will be done in consultation with and to the satisfaction of the chiefs, elders and opinion leaders of the local communities. All these process will be done under the supervision and guidance of client.
7.6.2 Management of Impact on Archaeological Chance Find and Cultural Resources In line with current international practice and the desire to ensure the sustainability of the environment, KPTL avoids intruding into or interfering with cultural properties of the local communities as much as possible. Notwithstanding, KPTL has developed procedures for finds regarding archaeological and cultural property.
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The following procedure, which is derived for dealing with all such finds, is followed: Upon the discovery of any such chance finds:
I. KPTL will make photographs of all finds
II. The National museum and Client and representatives of TE shall be notified immediately in writing, stating the exact site or location of the item. The E mail or SMS & letter shall include adequate photographs of the antiquity.
iii. KPTL shall permit and facilitate such access to, and inspection of the site of discovery as the Client / TE may so be required. KPTL shall also permit to be affixed or applied thereto, any seal or identification mark of the board. iii. KPTL shall not alter damage, destroy or remove any antiquity from its original site without the consent of the Client / TE. If removal of the item becomes immediately necessary for safety or security reasons, the exact location shall be noted and the retrieved artefacts shall be handled following instructions from authorities or TE.
Proposed construction activities with the potential to encounter Archeological objects include:
Any excavation works on the Site, which will mainly be limited to around the proposed transmission corridor and construction of Camp Sites.
Policy To avoid where reasonably possible all cultural heritage, or where this is not possible, to minimize and manage the potential for harm to cultural heritage.
In the event of unavoidable damage, removal or relocation as a result of the project, the correct procedures should be followed.
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Objective/Target Strictly follow the permit conditions laid or any other local conditions (Performance about any heritage site discovered. Criteria) To avoid or minimise, as far as reasonably practicable, potential damage and disturbance to any archaeological sites and deposits, and buildings of historic interest.
Implementation Previous authorization is needed from relevant authorities. Strategy Any works affecting a place of Indigenous cultural heritage significance will be undertaken with the authority of from Traditional leaders and the District Commissioner.
Rescue operation of any significant heritage site will be necessary and carried out in consultations with the surrounding community Work will stop, if a grave, artifacts or ecofact are discovered during clearing and excavation works and works to start when the place is cleared and authorisation obtained from government or local leaders. No movement of any remains is allowed from the discovered archaeological site.
Identified heritage resources not directly affected by the construction activities should be demarcated with the use of fences and/or danger tape and will be maintained throughout the construction period.
Access to such areas by all construction staff working close to such a site is prohibited to ensure the safeguarding of the heritage resource.
Monitoring and Monitoring protection of heritage elements will be ongoing Inspection throughout the pre-construction and construction works.
All culturally and archeological significant areas (known and discovered) to manage or preserve them.
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Reporting Report any findings of archaeological items to on-site construction manager, Environmental and Social Manager.
Corrective Action In the event that any heritage items are uncovered during works, work in that area must cease immediately and finds be reported to the Department of Museum.
Appropriate barriers would be placed around exclusion zones and all site personnel notified. Works can recommence once the item has been removed or an agreement for treatment of the site made.
Responsibility All personnel are responsible for reporting potential finds to the appropriate people, i.e. on-site construction manager or the Environmental and Social Manager.
7.7 BIRD PROTECTION MEASURES Number of markers placed along the ground wire in compliance with the tender document.
7.8 COMMUNITY RELATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
The social impacts may emanate from any the following situations:
Use and disturbance of land /crops or trees.
Grievances e.g. dust emission
Vehicle/machine use within community e.g. over-speeding
Creation and use of access roads
Pre-blast surveys for blast operations
Damage of community property from blasting activities
Use of resources i.e. sand, soil from borrows pits, water.
Communication with community.
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Avoid or mitigate and manage construction impacts on social Policy infrastructure.
Objective/Target Construction techniques and procedures avoid or minimize, mitigate (Performance and manage impacts on community life during the construction Criteria) phase.
Local and broader communities are notified in advance of construction activities, temporary arrangements, traffic management arrangements and any special construction activities of short duration.
Communities have access to a communication and complaints process to address and respond to impacts
Implementation Community Health Strategy • No work camps shall be established that might attract sex workers. • HIV/AIDS and STIs Education will be given to the workers. • Employ local labour as much as possible to reduce immigrants who mostly are not married • Supply sufficient quantities of good quality free condoms to workers • The use of waste disposal site will be utilise in order to prevent Malaria • Exposure to high electric field • The electrical transmission line shall be designed and constructed to ensure that EMF levels are well below accepted guidelines for occupational and human health exposure limits. • Habitations and other permanent structure will be prohibited within the right-of way. • All the towers shall be clearly marked with a “DANGER- 225,000 VOLTS “signal and shall be provided with anti-climbing devices. • Quality and effective insulators shall be installed • Anti-theft fasteners shall be used to check vandalism and its harmful consequences.
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• Maintenance works shall be periodically carried out to eliminate dangers posed by corroded and worn out parts of towers and accessories.
• Liaise with key stakeholders and the community through Consultative Committees to provide and maintain safe and usable access roads and /or pavements.
As soon as is practicable after the completion of construction, reinstate community facilities affected by the works.
Consult with managers of community facilities in the neighbourhoods adjacent to worksites to develop effective mitigation strategies and maintain regular communication with these facility managers.
Conduct early consultations with owners and occupants of directly affected properties and nearest neighbors to construction activities as soon as practicable after a decision to proceed with the Project is taken.
Engage community leaders in consultation process.
Paying special attention to children near or around construction sites;
Complying with standards and regulations for construction in residential areas taking into account safety at work guidelines.
Interfering least possible with everyday life of residents.
Warning signs must be used in potentially unstable and community sensitive areas.
The worksite area will be cordoned off and should this be impossible, the area must be marked off and signage displayed and be visible. Fencing must include warning signs taking account safety rules.
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Community officers to be guided as to how to behave when dealing with neighbouring communities.
Undertake and maintain a comprehensive community information program to inform residents, businesses, community groups and motorists of Project activities and potential impacts. Effective and accessible consultation measures are required including maintenance of a 24-hour contact line operated by a person with authority to stop works if goals and agreements with the community are not met.
Ensure childcare centre, community centre and schools along the transmission corridor have access to construction updates and community safety education during construction
Ensure that local communities are continuously sensitized on construction traffic safety through pre-arranged sensitization meetings and on-the-spot sensitizations by community officers.
Ensure that community officers are always present to guide community members to act safely during critical construction activities such as blasting, clearing and excavation operations.
Monitoring and Evaluate effectiveness of consultation, liaison and mitigation Inspection outcomes;
Reporting The Community officers will report all community complaints and issues to the Local Community Manager who will, depending on need, escalate to the contracts Manager and the Project Engineer.
Corrective Action Develop an effective and responsive system for receiving, handling and responding to complaints received during the construction of project works.
Ensure complaints are received and responded to on a 24-hour per day basis for the duration of the construction phase.
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Provide reporting on complaints received, responses provided, timeliness of responses, and corrective actions taken on a monthly basis.
Raise community awareness of the complaints systems and procedures through public notifications or other means.
Responsibility The Social/Community officer on site will be responsible for identifying community needs and reporting. The Foreman on site will also have the responsibility to inform of any community situation on site.
7.9 EMPLOYMENT PLAN
The influx of in-migrants and construction workers to the project site may place considerable pressure on the traditional socio-cultural systems as well as resources. Although the volume and number of in-migrants is difficult to accurately determine at this time, a possible scenario suggests that for every job created by the project, at least additional one to two jobs will be created as a snow-ball impact to support and sustain the growing population and businesses in the project area. A majority of the “direct” in-migrants will move to the project site However, others skilled and semi-skilled workers/staff for project construction will likely bring families. Measure will be put in place so utilised more of the local work force in order to reduce or avoid labour influx in the project area or town. Depending on the size and the skill level of the local workforce, a share of the workers required for the project may be recruited locally. This is generally easier for unskilled workers, while more specialized staff (typically required in smaller numbers) frequently will be hired from elsewhere. Depending on the requirements of the project and their skill level, it may be possible to train local workers within a reasonable timeframe to meet project requirements. This may be more likely if such trained staff is needed afterwards for the operation and maintenance of the new infrastructure.
Risk factors would also be considered in the management of labour Influx, these are as follows: • weak institutional capacity of the implementing agency; • Predominant presence of contractors without strong worker management and health and safety policies; • Anticipated high volumes of labor influx • pre-existing social conflicts or tensions • weak local law enforcement • prevalence of gender-based violence and social norms towards it in the community
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• Local prevalence of child and forced labor.
Performance 1(PS1) and ISO 14OO1 is considered for the establishment of an Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMS) Performance Standard 1
Establishes the importance of integrated environmental and social assessment to identify impacts, risk and opportunities, effective community engagement and the management of environmental and social performance throughout the life of the project. The requirement for the development of an environmental and social management plan (ESMP) is outline below.
PS1
➢ Establish and environmental and social impact assessment and management process framework that will incorporate the following elements ➢ Identification of risk and impact ➢ Management programs ➢ Organization and capacity and competency ➢ Emergency preparedness and respond ➢ Stockholders engagement and ➢ Monitoring and review ➢ Stockholders engagement and ➢ Monitoring and review ➢ Stockholders engagement and ➢ Monitoring and review ➢ Stockholders engagement. ➢ Monitoring and review
Environmental and social management framework system is attached in the next page.
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8.0 PROJECT IMPACTS
The proposed transmission line project will impact minimally on the environment in most cases. The impact assessment methodology used for this project consists of five major steps:
• Step 1 : Identification and description of project activities and their interaction with environmental media;
• Step 2: Comprehensive preliminary identification of potential impacts;
• Step3: Screening or comparative assessment of impact importance, identification of impacts that are likely to be significant (i.e. identification of focus areas for further study) through application of a basic set of impact significance criteria to the preliminary information available about each impact;
• Step 4: Detailed assessment of the identified focus area impacts characterization techniques, quantification of impacts to the extent possible and rigorous qualitative characterization of impacts that cannot be quantified; and
• Step 5: Final assessment of the severity levels of impacts through application of the results of the rigorous quantitative and qualitative characterization of impacts developed in Step 4 to a set of objective impact severity criteria; identification of impact warranting mitigation.
There are major pre-construction activities, which are anticipated in the construction phases of the project that is the proposed transmission line network that requires mitigation includes the acquisition of the right-of-way (RoW) and the clearing of the right-of-way of vegetation and other physical structures that would conflict with the intended use of the right of-way (RoW). The acquisition of the RoW and line route survey will have some potential effects on land ownership, land-use characteristics, flora and fauna within the project environment, however, on a minimal scale.
8.1 Natural Environment: Below are the main environmental issues with regards to environment at the construction site and around the living facilities in the districts.
8.1.1 Impact on Air Quality Vegetation clearing, construction of access routes, excavation and haulage of heavy machinery and construction materials to and from one location to the other along the tower corridor has the propensity to impact negatively on air quality. Apart from the dust particles that will be generated, vehicular emissions that will emanate from the haulage trucks is also a potential source of air pollution. It is Project: Lot 4: 225 kV TL Bikongor (SL) – Bumbuna (SL) – Yiben (SL) – 221 Kms. Page 69 of 120 Contract No :- 004/TRANSCOCLSG/W/TL/LOT4/01/2017
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however expected that such impacts will be localized especially during the rainy season but has the potential to be widespread during the dry season. The principal air quality concern related to the power transmission line is the generation of dust during the construction phase. This has the potential to cause nuisance to residents of local communities located closest to the access roads required for the development and those close to the RoW. Sources of potential dust generation include the following: - Dust blow from areas of bare ground, e.g. cleared access roads and areas where full vegetation removal occurs; - Dust generation from haulage along un-surfaced roads.
More minor impacts can arise from the excavation of materials during construction, during access track grading and gaseous emissions from plant and vehicles used during the construction process. However these are minor sources, will not have a significant impact. By virtue of the nature of a power transmission line the operational phase will not result in any significant dust generation. The only activities that will occur where dust may because are the regular site inspections and maintenance activities. However site inspections are likely to be required only once every six months or so and maintenance will be required annually. These activities are therefore too infrequent to cause a significant impact. There are no potentially significant air quality impacts associated with the pre- construction activity. The settlements along the main access roads to be used for the construction that may be affected. Air pollution may adversely affect the health of people engaged directly or indirectly in the project activities. The effects are due largely to particulates from vehicular emissions and constructional equipment powered by gasoline or diesel as well as silica in dust from the earth agitated by constructional equipment and vehicles plying on un-tarred roads. The resultant effects are acute respiratory disorders, lung and heart diseases, the type of ailment depending on the size of particulates as well as the materials adsorbed on them.
8.1.2 Erosion Impacts Clearing and grading of access and tower corridor tracks, excavation of tower base areas and the construction of access tracks during the constructional phase will expose the disturbed ground surface, which will at least be temporarily unprotected, to the agents of soil erosion such as heat, wind and rain. Top soil removal, excavations, vehicular traffic impact on the un-tarred access routes, etc. has the potential to engender the sheet erosion by exposing the soil to soil erosion agents. This potential impact requires mitigation measures to ensure that impacts such as soil loss, pollution of near-by streams and siltation of natural waterways are minimized.
8.1.3 Impacts on Flora & Fauna During the construction phase, the removal of vegetation for access tracks, the tower corridor track and the tower base areas will result in permanent loss of vegetation in these areas and will lead to potential faunal displacement.
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Other sections of the RoW outside the tower corridor track will also be partially cleared of vegetation up to a height of about 0.15m. In addition, trees which are located just outside the RoW and are considered likely to threaten the safety of towers and transmission lines will be felled. During operations, vegetation cover could be a fire threat to high tension lines. In wooded areas, the safe operations of the overhead power lines necessitate the maintenance of unobstructed lanes. Further, access roads and tracks leading to the transmission line are maintained through vegetation control at regular intervals in order to eliminate hazards and reduce travelling required to access the transmission lines. As stated earlier, this section of vegetation clearing could have potential adverse impacts on flora and fauna and measures will be put in place to identify these impacts. Management for impact on flora & fauna is given in clause no. 11.2
8.1.4 Impacts on Water Resources The construction and operation of power transmission lines does not have a high potential to cause impacts on surface water resources. However during foundation works, contractor may utilise 1 tanker of 5000 litres per day, from the surface water, if found suitable.
Surface Water Quality Water quality impacts are classified under surface water or groundwater. Erosion, resulting from vegetation clearing and excavations can lead to downstream siltation resulting from run-offs with high sediment load. This will ultimately lead to contamination of water resources and ruin fish spawning grounds. Any construction activity of this nature involves removal of vegetation and disturbance associated with creation of access tracks, movement of heavy vehicles within the RoW and the excavation of soils for foundation works. Where these activities are conducted close to streams the potential for erosion of the exposed soils, with transport of eroded materials to stream, exists.
The proposed power transmission line project has two primary potential impacts on surface water quality. These are the increase in suspended solids as a result of soil erosion caused by construction activity, and pollution from oils as a result of spillages during construction and operation. The construction activity does not involve storage or use of large volumes of fuels and oils and therefore the risk of major contamination of surface water is low. However, transformer oils will be handled at the substations and fuel tanks are present on all mobile plant. Should spillage or leakage of any of these oils occur then the potential exist for these to enter the surface water system and impact water quality. The impacts on the surface water systems are defined as adverse, long-term (temporary for construction related impacts) but insignificant in magnitude.
Alteration in the flow and course of local watercourses Impact on the flow within a watercourse and the line of existing streams can be affected by the introduction of large engineering structures within the course of a river and by the alteration of the catchments characteristics, e.g. change in land surface cover affecting run-off rates.
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The power line construction will only involve shallow foundations excavated at each tower construction site with all other construction being above ground. The selected tower locations are generally remote from streams, with no construction directly on the steam banks or within the main channel. As such no significant new structures will be placed in, or close to, any of the identified watercourses.
Management of vegetation within the RoW may alter the run-off characteristics of the area, particularly where tall forest vegetation is removed. In areas of existing agricultural clearance, no significant change in vegetation cover will occur and therefore there will be no change in run-off characteristic therefore changes can only affect river flows if the area affected represents a large part of the stream catchments. The 40m wide RoW will represent an insignificant portion of the overall catchment of any of the streams crossed, and within the RoW only those areas where forest vegetation will be cleared will be subject to any noticeable change. Measures will be put in place to tackle any effect.
Impacts on Groundwater The main potential impacts on groundwater arise if deep excavations are required during construction that need dewatering or if fuels and oils leak or are spilt during construction and operation causing potential groundwater contaminations. None of the civil works associated with this development are deep enough to have any significant impact on the groundwater resources. Construction activities will have no identified potential impacts on groundwater.
8.2 Impact on population : Below are the major social issues for the populations living near the construction site.
Socio-economic Issues The socio-economic of the people may be impacted on by the proposed project. There are so many ways in which the project can affect communities, they include:
8.2.1 Impacts on cultural and historical/archaeological sites/items The implementation of the proposed project has the potential to impact significantly on cultural properties and historical sites and items. There is the potential to intrude into or interfere with the cultural properties of some local communities. Land take for construction activity can cause impacts on new access tracks and at the tower locations. The main land take for the RoW only requires vegetation clearance to be undertaken and it is proposed that clearance is limited to taller vegetation, i.e. greater than 1.25m in height.
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caused by construction related works such as burrow sites, and unregulated access to cultural heritage sites. Cultural and/or archaeological chance finds during the constructional phase of the project will be made, such cultural finds may be the following: - Sites of cultural significance such as sacred woods or trees or rock outcrops which the local residents may have not mentioned at the survey stage - Archaeological heritage which may have remained unnoticed in the past
The greatest risk of damage to important sites that may exist arises from site excavations rather than the vegetation cutting. The retention of groundcover and the fact that only limited ground excavation at tower sites will be required will limit the potential for impact on any sites of significance. The trafficking of vehicle along the RoW for both construction and operation has the potential to affect sites of importance if they are above ground features. Construction of this maintenance track will not however require any excavation, but limited trafficking over the sites identified below may occur. In this mitigation measures have been proposed.
8.2.2 Impacts on population and demography Construction work-force (during the peak of constructional activities), which is expected to be skilled labour, will be recruited from outside the local communities. The skilled workers from outside the local communities will be accommodated within the approved Township. Potential impacts on population and demography are therefore not expected to be significant and will not require any mitigation
8.2.3 Labour influx Construction might lead to influx of followers in search of employment therefor, there is a tendency for increase population in the project area, which might lead to overcrowding and increase of communicable diseases including Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) or the incoming workers may be exposed to communicable disease to which they have low resistance. In-flux of people in the project area can also lead to other illness such as MALARIA which is caused by insufficient waste disposal site. This can lead to additional overburden of the local health facilities. Such adverse impacts may include increased demand and competition for local social and health services, as well as for goods and services, which can lead to price hikes and crowding out of local consumers, increased volume of traffic and higher risk of accidents, increased demands on the ecosystem and natural resources, social conflicts within and between communities, increased risk of spread of communicable diseases, and increased rates of illicit behaviour and crime. 8.2.4 Employment generation and incomes Some employment openings are expected to be created for the local people during this phase of the project. Those local people who will be employed will benefit from the payment of salaries Project: Lot 4: 225 kV TL Bikongor (SL) – Bumbuna (SL) – Yiben (SL) – 221 Kms. Page 73 of 120 Contract No :- 004/TRANSCOCLSG/W/TL/LOT4/01/2017
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and/or wages. This is expected to lead to improvement in local incomes. Women and girls are more commonly affected by gender-based violence due to the subordinate status of women in many societies, discrimination against them and their higher vulnerabilities to violence. Gender- based violence takes many forms, including sexual, physical, and psychological abuse. Therefore women would also be given opportunities in terms of employments, on the other there will not be any form gender bias along this line. On the other hand, there is the potential for loss of income resulting from loss of crops, land and structures.
8.2.5 Public Health The transportation of heavy plant and equipment through towns and villages and the presence of unprotected tower base excavations could pose potential safety problems for the local populace. In addition, the excavated foundations, if left unguarded, will pose risks to public safety or even animal safety.
Mitigation measures have been proposed for this potential impact.
Some of the issues and Mitigation measures to be taken are as follows: . • Barrication of the excavated pit • Management staff will be given responsibilities to take care of H&S issues • Preparation of the H&S policies, rules and procedures (including also issues related to prevention, monitoring, bookkeeping, reporting and investigation, corrective actions, etc.) • Regular supervision of the adherence to the H&S rules, e.g. the use of protective equipment.
8.2.6 Noise Impact Any potentially significant noise impacts from the power transmission line arise primarily from the construction phase. The main potential impact is from vehicle and construction noise affecting local residents.
The main noise generating activities are: -Delivery traffic to and from the lay down areas and to the construction sites; - On site construction activity with fabrication and construction of the towers and stringing of the Lines; Heavy duty machinery and vehicular movement, friction between vehicles and the road surface, driver behaviour, vehicles horns, resonance of traffic and piling increase ambient noise levels shall occur far beyond the immediate transmission line corridor. The effects of excessive noise include human welfare and physiological disruption, hearing impairment and communication problems. These may cause elevated stress levels and associated behavioural and health problems. They can also Project: Lot 4: 225 kV TL Bikongor (SL) – Bumbuna (SL) – Yiben (SL) – 221 Kms. Page 74 of 120 Contract No :- 004/TRANSCOCLSG/W/TL/LOT4/01/2017
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cause auditory fatigue, sleep disorders, and even contribute to learning problems in children. The level of the noise expected to be generated if above 85 Db (A), will require the provision of suitable and adequate protection in line with statutorily requirements.
For traffic noise, overall daily traffic movements are predicted to be low as the delivery requirements for men and materials at any one site are low. However, this is likely to represent a large increase over the current traffic volumes due to the very low current number of movements. The potential therefore exists for impacts to be felt by inhabitants along the transport routes due to this change. The overall total traffic volumes will be low and will be restricted to daytime only. As such, the noise increases over the current baseline along these routes will be adverse but temporary in nature and minor in significance. For the tower construction sites, a majority of the activity will be undertaken in remote locations away from the identified villages. Only for short sections, and therefore for short durations, will the construction sites are close to any property. The operations on site are also not intrinsically noisy, i.e. excavation of foundation, mixing of concrete, bolting of steel work, vehicle movement for delivery of men and materials and stringing of the lines. In addition to this, good site practice can minimize noise generation and the restriction of operations to the working day will avoid noise generation during the most sensitive, night time, period.
Noise also has the potential to disrupt wildlife habitats and movement. Adequate measures must be in place to reduce this potential impact on the safety and health of the workers who use noisy tools/equipment or work in their immediate environs.
Due to the short duration (2 to 3 day periods at any one construction site) and intermittent nature of works at anyone location, the remote nature of most of the workings, the limited working hours (daytime only) and low overall noise generation potential of the activities, noise impacts from the construction activity are assessed as being negative, temporary and insignificant in magnitude.
8.2.7 Impacts of Public Safety
The transportation of heavy plant and equipment through settlements and the presence of unprotected tower base excavations could pose potential safety problems for the local public. In addition, the excavated foundations, if left unguarded, will pose risks to public safety or even animal safety.
8.2.8 Traffic Impacts
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There will be an increase in traffic associated with the construction phase of this development, which will affect the local roads network. Speed limit of 20km/hr is proposed in management for the traffic impact, in clause 11.9
The main environmental concerns in relation to traffic are: • Increased traffic causing an increased safety risk on the roads; • The potential for fumes, vibration and dust rise (on un-surfaced road), from vehicles to affect properties and people living close to the roads; • Damage to local un-surfaced roads making them unusable once construction is complete.
In terms of total traffic generated by the construction phase, daily movements will be low. The requirement will only be for the delivery of men at the start and end of each day and the construction materials during the working day, both to the depots and to the construction sites. This will present an increased safety risk but with the application of proper mitigation measures particularly the speed controls through villages, this increased risk should be minor. Taking account of the low overall total traffic movement that will occur, impacts are predicted to be adverse but temporary and insignificant in magnitude.
There can be serious disruptions to local traffic and also accidents during the construction period. This may result from the transportation of machinery and materials to the project site and also during the stringing of the transmission lines across roads. The situation can be aggravated without carefully planned detours and road closures. The effect of traffic disruptions includes increased travel time, congestion, social stress and agitations. However, this is expected to be minimal as the traffic densities in most of the communities where the transmission line project will traverse are low. The potential for vehicular traffic conflict situations exists especially at the points where access tracks join the main roads.
9.0 SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES & IMPACTS DURING THE DIFFERENT PHASES OF PROJECT
The major pre-construction activities anticipated in the construction of the proposed transmission line network that requires mitigation includes the acquisition of the right-of-way (RoW) and the clearing of the right-of-way of vegetation and other physical structures that would conflict with the intended use of the right of-way (RoW). The acquisition of the RoW and line route survey will have some potential effects on land ownership, land-use characteristics, flora and fauna within the project environment, however, on a very minimal basis. There are various activities and related environmental and social impacts related to the transmission line system project. It is anticipated that the transmission line will be continuously maintained and Project: Lot 4: 225 kV TL Bikongor (SL) – Bumbuna (SL) – Yiben (SL) – 221 Kms. Page 76 of 120 Contract No :- 004/TRANSCOCLSG/W/TL/LOT4/01/2017
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repaired and will be operated for several decades. Towers may be upgraded based on cost/benefit analysis and the prevailing new technologies.
Impacts identification matrix I (Source of matrix is KPTL past experience)
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quality sensitive sites resources Occupational H safety T Pre- constructional phase Project Feasibility Study N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N line Route Survey N N N N L N N N N N N N N N N N N N Environmental Impact Study N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Acquisition of RoW N N N N L L N N N N N N N H H N M N Constructional phase Clearing of Access Tracks L N L L L L N N L N N N L H H H H N Transportation of Equipment to Site L N L L L L N N N N N N N N L N N L Clearing of Row N N L L L L N N L N N N L H H H H N Clearing of Tower Corridor L N L L L L N N N N N N L H H H H N Excavation of Tower Foundations N N L L N N N N N N N N N H H N H N Erection of Towers N N N N N N N N N N N N L N N N N N Stringing Lines N N N N N N N N N N L N L N N N N N
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Operational phase EMF effects N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N L Vegetation Control N N N L L N N N N N N N L L L H L N Line Maintenance N N N N N N N N N N N N L N N N N N Tower Maintenance N N N N N N N N N N N N L N N N N N Key: Negligible (N) High (H). Low (L) Medium (M)
9.1 ASSOCIATED IMPACTS OF PRE-CONSTRUCTIONAL PHASE
Most of these activities are expected to have negligible impacts on the environment and will therefore require no mitigation measures. The major pre-construction activities anticipated in the construction of the proposed transmission line network at the pre-construction phase that requires mitigation includes the acquisition of the right-of-way (RoW) and the clearing of the right-of-way of vegetation and other physical structures that would conflict with the intended use of the RoW. The acquisition of the right-of- way (RoW) and line route survey will have some potential effects on land ownership, land-use characteristics, flora and fauna within the project environment.
The major potential impacts are the Acquisition of the land and transmission right-of-way (RoW).
9.1.1 Loss of buildings and land ownership issues
The entire proposed project cuts across the country starting from the southern region, through the eastern region to the northern region onto Guinea. The project footprint will include the area required for the towers. Areas to be occupied by each tower base (Approximately 5m X 5m per tower) and rest of RoW and access track will be taken only during the construction or operation stage.
The acquisition of the RoW and access tracks has the potential to adversely affect land ownership and land use characteristics, as land will have to be acquired from some individuals and communities. The land to be affected by the implementation of the project has the following categories of land-uses:
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• Agricultural lands • Potential agricultural lands (or fallow agricultural lands) • Residential lands (affecting buildings and residential plots) The Town Planning Declaration, 2002 as well as the EGTC designs criteria for the interconnection line route prohibits activities such as gardening, crop cultivation, and farming, construction of shops or buildings in the RoW. This potential adverse effect on land ownership and land-use requires mitigation measures to minimize the impact on individuals, communities and farming villages.
9.1.2 Land Ownership/Conflict
As stated earlier, the acquisition of the RoW and access track areas has the potential to adversely affect land owners ownership and land characteristics, as land will have to be acquired from some villages. Compulsory land acquisition (expropriation of property for the project) and demolishing of structures associated with transmission line developments can result in displacement of communities, loss of business, properties and incomes, social stress, social and psychological disruption for the affected individuals and families.
Disputes over compensation and resettlement measures may be raised by PAPs informally with local notables, failing resolution at the informal community level, formally with Grievance management committees set up in the affected district and, ultimately, the courts. This will need to be properly managed through sensitization and information sharing.
The Town Planning Declaration, 2002, the EGTC Regulations and design criteria of the transmission line and substation prohibit activities such as gardening, crops cultivation, farming and construction of buildings in the RoW.
The survey carried out as part of the Resettlement Action Plan identified farms, bush land and other properties belonging to individuals, communities and/or families or clans. • A fair compensation covers loss of those lands and properties use based on prices reflecting the prevailing market values (economic rates).
The affected villages for substation construction have been categorized by types of properties. The land required for each substation construction is 200m x 200m.
Trees considered being potentially capable of threatening the proposed transmission line beyond the 20m width on each side of the centre line of the transmission line will be cut down or pruned as appropriate. These will be trees, which could damage the transmission line if they fall on it or those whose branches may grow so big as to disturb the lines. All vegetation clearance will be done by physical means.
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The acquisition of the Right-of-Way (RoW) and the line route will therefore have potential effects on land ownership, land-use characteristics, flora and fauna within the entire project sphere.
9.2 CONSTRUCTIONAL PHASE The actual period for physical construction of the line shall not exceed 18 months. The labour force during the construction of the transmission line is the responsibility of the KPTL. KPTL is likely, and with the support of EGTC, to use local sub-contractors and local people where skills permit for civil works, tower erection and transportation of equipment to the site. On the basis of the current construction programme it is estimated that the project will be accommodated within the approved township areas.
9.2.1 Project Activities at Constructional Phase
The main equipment associated with the transmission line include Suspension towers, Small angle towers, End and large angle towers, Conductors (i.e. wires), Earth wire and Insulator chains. KPTL will be responsible for manufacturing and/or procuring the transmission line components. A major proportion of the transmission line components will be manufactured and procured outside of Sierra Leone, e.g. tower steel and components, conductors and insulators, as they are not available for purchase in Sierra Leone. Concrete and aggregates will be procured locally. Other local procurement will include foodstuffs and miscellaneous supplies and services. Materials and equipment will be stored at a secured site by KTPL.
9.2.1.1 Transportation of equipment to the site
The imported components will be delivered by ship to the Port. After clearance from the port, the materials shall be stored at a designated storage site. These materials and equipment will be transported by road to the storage site. The imported components are to be delivered by ship through the Queen Elizabeth 11 Quay at Cline Town, Freetown. After clearance from the port, the materials shall be transported on major roads from Freetown to the districts where the contractor will be based. It must be noted that the materials for the towers will be bulky and unwieldy and thus will not require any specialized vehicles. During construction, the materials will be transported to construction sites via public roads and access tracks.
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9.2.1.2 Route Clearance and Access The construction and operation of the proposed line will require a right-of-way of approximately 20 metres on each side of the centre line of the transmission line. The right-of-way will therefore be of width of 40 metres. Based upon the results of the comprehensive land survey along the route of the proposed line, the RoW that is required to be cleared will be identified through the use of Red flags. The total of 40 metres wide corridor, which will run the total length of the transmission line from the enclave, shall be cleared of vegetation to a height of about 0.15 metres above ground level.
Tower corridor access tracks of approximately 3.0m wide, i.e. sufficient width for construction and subsequent maintenance traffic, will be constructed almost continuously along the centreline of the line route. The tracks will be cleared of tree stumps, shrubs and other vegetation likely to obstruct the transport of construction machinery, equipment and operational and maintenance staff to the tower corridor. Further, trees considered being potentially capable of threatening the proposed transmission line beyond the 20 meters width will be cut down or pruned as appropriate. These will be trees, which could damage the transmission line if they fall on it or those whose branches may grow so big as to foul the lines. All vegetation clearance will be done by physical means.
The tracks when constructed are used for the transportation of men and material to the line route for the installation of towers and the stringing of the lines. It also ensures the safety of construction workers from hazards such as snake bites. Usually, agricultural access tracks are used to gain access to the proposed line. Wherever practicable existing tracks are to be used and all the tracks will be retained for the maintenance of the line during operations. Where there are no such tracks, access tracks are constructed from the closest public roads to the RoW at intervals along the proposed line route. The new access tracks, which will be constructed during the Constructional phase, in addition to the tracks constructed during the line route survey will be retained and maintained for the operational phase. This measure will prevent the clearing of additional vegetation to make way for new access tracks for the operational phase.
The soil surface along the tower corridor access tracks will be graded to remove any vegetation and to provide a level surface. Any soils removed during grading will be spread along the roadside and allowed to naturally revegetate. The roads will not be surfaced but maintained as graded tracks. Stream crossings shall be avoided where practical but in areas where this is required culverts will be installed to ensure free flow of the watercourses. All cut trees will be neatly stacked to one side of the proposed tracks at every 100m, for the use the communities close to the site of clearance.
9.2.1.3 Civil Works Studies shall be done to determine the geology of the project area which is important to identify the tower sites. The specific sites (spots) for locating the individual towers will be finally determined based on various criteria including baseline information gathered during the ESIA Study. Generally, wherever
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possible the towers will be located at or near the summits of the uplands to maximize the clearance between the lines and the ground. Tower spotting is the determination of the individual sites for the installation of the towers and this takes place over the whole length of the transmission line. Tower spotting will include final survey and soil investigation. These activities necessitate intrusive access and some clearing of vegetation, leading to possible destruction of crops. Geotechnical survey and tower spotting are therefore activities that shall be carried out subsequent to the issuance of an environmental permit and availability of funds from the lending agencies to identify the optimum foundation design for each tower. The selection of the foundation design type will follow the collection and analysis of the data of each tower location after soil investigations. At this stage minor adjustments may be made to the final tower location, due to the vertical profile of the transmission line corridor, and to avoid buildings that may have been constructed subsequent to the collection of baseline data on structures in the proposed RoW. Such adjustments will be limited to a few metres in either direction. This activity is done during the construction phase and is therefore contingent upon the issuance of an environmental permit and the availability of funds.
The ground surfaces of the tower sites will be so graded as to gently provide drainage away from the tower legs and to avoid the collection of water (leading to the creation of stagnant pools) at the tower bases. Where necessary, (particularly on hillsides), terracing, cribbing or riprap may be used to provide protection for tower foundations. In areas prone to flooding (swampy areas) a raft foundation for transmission line towers may be used. Water will be required during construction of the foundations for the concrete. Water will be procured by the contractor for the construction period and is likely to be delivered by water tankers.
9.2.1.4 Tower spotting and Assembling of Towers Tower spotting shall be done to determine the individual sites for the installation of towers. This activity shall be carried out over the whole length of the transmission line and shall include a Geotechnical Survey involving “Penetration Tests” to determine firm foundation soils strata. The Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) Test is used to determine soil type.
The components of the towers will be transported by lorry to the lay down areas where project office sites are expected to be created. The towers will be assembled on site.
9.2.1.5 Tower Installation and erection Towers are expected to be spaced about 350-400 meter apart, depending on the characteristics of the soil at the selected tower spot, a foundation depth of 2-3 meters’ concrete footing will be used. Once Project: Lot 4: 225 kV TL Bikongor (SL) – Bumbuna (SL) – Yiben (SL) – 221 Kms. Page 82 of 120 Contract No :- 004/TRANSCOCLSG/W/TL/LOT4/01/2017
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foundations have achieved their design strength, the next major task shall involve the assembly and erection of the tower structure. These works will be undertaken within the RoW to avoid any additional vegetation clearance. This commences with the delivery on site of the bundled steelwork members using a load-trailer and the full assemble conducted at the tower locations. Typically for the NPA now refer to as EGTC; the average span between towers is about 400 m giving a maximum number of towers for this project of about 554. The towers will have concrete footings with foundation depths of 2–3 m or more depending on the nature of soils at the selected tower spots. Once the towers are erected, the conductors and shield wires will be strung and appropriately ‘tensioned’ to provide the minimum clearance between ground level and the wires. The line will be fitted with an optic Fiber cables (OPGW), which will be used for system protection and control and communication purposes. The proposed line is expected to cross overhead power and transmission lines, highways, roads, and rivers and streams. In crossing such lines, guard structures will be used when installing the conductor to ensure that the line does not cause hazards and nuisances to the public and construction staff alike. Due notification will be communicated to the appropriate authorities in cases where these lines will have to cross roads and utility lines. Once the towers have been erected and the lines strung, tests and measurements shall be carried out to ensure that the line performs as expected. Minimum distances such as clearances between the lines and the ground level shall be checked and the lines shall be ‘tensioned’ as per specification. After the construction of the line, the soil conditions along the RoW will be obtained to inform the contractors on the construction of the tower base areas.
9.2.1.6 Stringing of Transmission Lines The next stage of the process will be to install onto the tower structures the necessary insulators to support the conductors as well as the equipment necessary for running out and stringing the conductors. Once a full section of towers has been assembled, the lines will be strung. The total construction time at a tower is approximately 1 week. The actual line will be equipped with Aster, All Aluminium Alloy Conductor (AAAC) of 570sqmm. The line is designed to always keep at least a 7.5m clearance between the cables and the ground. This distance is slightly superior to the norms in effect, so it guarantees an optimum safety. The line will be fitted with an optic fibre conductor which will be used for power system protection, control and communication purposes. The stringing method to be used by the contractor will be subject to prior approval by EGTC. In all cases where stringing will cross power lines, public roads etc, due notification to appropriate authorities will be given and the prescribed minimum clearances observed.
A pilot wire would initially be installed for each conductor and then used to draw through the conductor under constant tension so as to ensure that no contact is made with the ground. This would minimize both conductor damages as well as ground damage during installation. Any damage to the conductor during this process (particularly any contact with the ground) will impair the line function. Spacers would
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then be fitted between the pairs of conductors in each phase. When stringing across public roads, public safety (of persons, vehicles etc) is assured by the use of expandable aluminium scaffolds erected at both sides of the road. The wire is passed over the scaffolds to provide the necessary fixed, safe clearance from the road. Further protection is provided by the use of safety nets slung across the scaffolds beneath the line.
9.2.2 Associated Impacts of Constructional Phase
9.2.2.1 Management of labor influx
The influx of in-migrants and construction workers to the project site may place considerable pressure on the traditional socio-cultural systems as well as resources. Although the volume and number of in-migrants is difficult to accurately determine at this time, a possible scenario suggests that for every job created by the project, at least additional one to two jobs will be created as a snow-ball impact to support and sustain the growing population and businesses in the project area. A majority of the “direct” in-migrants will move to the project site However, others skilled and semi-skilled workers/staff for project construction will likely bring families. Measure will be put in place so utilised more of the local work force in order to reduce or avoid labour influx in the project area or town. Depending on the size and the skill level of the local workforce, a share of the workers required for the project may be recruited locally. This is generally easier for unskilled workers, while more specialized staff (typically required in smaller numbers) frequently will be hired from elsewhere. Depending on the requirements of the project and their skill level, it may be possible to train local workers within a reasonable timeframe to meet project requirements. This may be more likely if such trained staff is needed afterwards for the operation and maintenance of the new infrastructure.
Risk factors would also be considered in the management of labour Influx, these are as follows: • weak institutional capacity of the implementing agency; • Predominant presence of contractors without strong worker management and health and safety policies; • Anticipated high volumes of labor influx • pre-existing social conflicts or tensions • weak local law enforcement • prevalence of gender-based violence and social norms towards it in the community • Local prevalence of child and forced labor.
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As such, KPTL, will develop sites specific measures such as communication strategy with the workers before the starts of works and during the course of works. Awareness program will also be conducted in local communities to prevent and mitigate the risk and social adverse impacts associated to the labor influx within the framework of the implementation of the CLSG project.
9.2.2.2 Work Camps
Work camps may be established along the RoW during the construction phase of the proposed project. The work camps will serve as offices, storage points for the machines and materials that will be used during the construction phase of the project. Issues relating to the establishment, management and decommissioning of site office needs to be properly addressed.
In addition to the above the following points shall be followed ➢ Employer will comply /ensure the worker camp facilities as per the ISO standards. ➢ Number of toilet per camp and users(six person per toilet or below with sanitary equipment/detergent ) ➢ Recreational facilities. ➢ Good drinking water ➢ Portable water ➢ Condom will be available at all time in camp. ➢ Cleaning of toilet twice a day Emergency procedures. ➢ To ensure the fastest, most accurate accountability of the employees, want to consider including these steps in your emergency action plan. ➢ Designate assembly areas or areas, both inside and outside your workplace, where employees should gather after evacuating. ... ➢ Take a head count after the evacuation ➢ An emergency action plan (EAP) is a written document required by particular OSHA standards. [29 CFR 1910.38(a)] The purpose of an EAP is to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies ➢ Fire extinguisher should be available in strategic location ➢ Emergency evacuation map ➢ First aider ➢ Fire warding ➢ Signage’s direction and identification (Emergency exit) Project: Lot 4: 225 kV TL Bikongor (SL) – Bumbuna (SL) – Yiben (SL) – 221 Kms. Page 85 of 120 Contract No :- 004/TRANSCOCLSG/W/TL/LOT4/01/2017
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Waste management system ➢ Waste segregation ➢ Bin color code ➢ Appropriate disposal of waste
9.2.2.3 Waste Generation
Different forms of solid and liquid waste including excavation spoil vegetative matter, damaged cables, sewage, garbage and oil spills from construction equipment will be generated. Liquid waste from spilled oil, chemicals and paints are likely to be generated. Areas alongside transmission corridors especially where it traverses areas close to towns may become centres of intense trading which will leave in its trail serious sanitation problems. Inappropriate disposal of these wastes have an impact on the environment.
9.3 DEMOBILISATION PHASE
Impacts Associated with demobilization Phase
9.3.1 Work Camps
Work camps may be established along the RoW during the construction phase of the proposed project. The work camps will serve as offices, storage points for the machines and materials that will be used during the construction phase of the project. Issues relating to the dismantling, demolition, management and decommissioning of site office needs to be properly addressed.
9.3.2 Waste Generation
Different forms of solid and liquid waste including excavation spoil vegetative matter, damaged cables, sewage, garbage and oil spills from construction equipment will be generated. Liquid waste from spilled oil, chemicals and paints are likely to be generated. Areas alongside transmission corridors especially where it traverses areas close to towns may become centres of intense trading which will leave in its trail serious sanitation problems. Inappropriate disposal of these wastes have an impact on the environment.
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9.3.3 Impacts on Occupational Safety & Health
During this phase of the project, there will be the potential for occupational safety and health hazards. The potential for safety and health hazards will be most acute when:
• Technical specifications relevant to safety measures are disregarded in the planning and erection of plant and equipment (e.g. the use of low quality components, inadequate sizing of cables, negligent execution of works, and general non-observance of safety rules leading to inherently unsafe systems • The operating personnel have not received sufficient training and experience in connection with safety measures and their observance • Improper and insufficient supervision of workers.
Accidents constitute one of the most important risks in such construction activities resulting in injuries. These are likely to arise from moving machinery in the course of operation, unguarded parts of equipment and a disregard for health and safety measures. These are likely to pose risks to the workers. Injuries may also arise from road traffic accidents during haulage of construction machinery and materials to the site and this has the potential of harming workers. Other sources of injuries to workers are: accidental falls from height, noise, vibration and heat, falling/swinging objects and also lubricants some of which contain solvents with potential to cause skin irritation and allergies, respiratory disorders and acute poisoning.
In Compliance with the world Bank safeguard policies. Performance standards and general environmental, Health and safety Guidelines (EHSG) of April 2007, as well as the EHSG for electrical power transmission and Distribution following parts shall also be considered Live power line
Worker having capacity of knowledge about occupational hazards from contact with live power line during construction maintenance and operational activities, prevention and control measures associated with line power line include by the following off; • Only allowed trained and certified workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical equipment • Worker not directly associated with power transmission and distribution activities those who are operating around power line or power substation should adhere to local legislation. Standard. and guideline relating to minimum approach distances from excavation tools. Vehicles. Pruning and other activities • Minimum hot stick distance may only be reduced provided that the distance remaining is greater than the distance between the energized part and a grounded surface.
Working at height on poles and structures
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• Occupational hazards when working at elevation during construction. Maintenance and operation activities. Prevention and control measure for working at height include
• Testing structures for integrity prior to undertaking work;
• Implementation of a fall protection program that includes. Training in climbing techniques and use of fall protection measures inspection & maintenance.
• And replacement of fall protection equipment and rescue of fall-arrest workers among others.
• Establishment of criteria for used 100 percent fall protection (typically when working over 2 meter above the working surface, but the fall protection system should be appropriate for the tower structure and necessary movement, including ascent, descent, and moving from point to point
• Installation of fixtures on tower component to facilitate the used of fall protection systems.
• Provision of an adequate work-positioning device system for workers connectors on positioning systems should be compatible with the tower components to which are attached.
• Hosting equipment should be properly related and maintained and hoist operators properly trained.
• Full harness Safety belt should be having Double lanyard.
• When operating power tools at height. Workers should use a second (back up) safety strap.
• Sign and other obstruction should be removed from poles or structures prior to undertaking work.
• An approved tool bag should be used for raising or lowering tools or materials to workers on structure.
Electric and magnetic field
Electric and magnetic field (EMF)are invisible line of force emitted by surrounding and electrical device e.g., power line and electrical equipment electric field are product by voltage and increase in strength in measures in volt per meter (VM) magnetic field result from the flow of electric current and increase in strength as the current increase. Magnetic field is measure in unit of gauss (G) or teals (T) where IT equal 10,000G. Electric field is shield by material that conduct electricity and other material such as trees and building remains blow the ICNRP
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Recommendation for general public exposure. • Considering sitting new facilities so as avoid or minimize exposure to the public installation of transmission lines or other high voltage equipment above or adjacent to residential properties or other locations indented for highly frequent human occupancy like, schools offices should be avoided • If EMF level are confirmed or expected to be above the recommendation exposure limits application of engineering techniques should be considered to reduce the EMF product power line substation or transform or example of these techniques include shield with specific metal aloys20.Burying transmission towers modification to size spacing and configuration of conductor
Exposure to chemical
• Occupational exposures to chemicals in sector primarily include handing of pesticides (herbicides) used for right-of-way maintenance. And exposure to PCB in transformers and other electrical component.
In addition to this Work Permit for all purposes shall be followed as described below
FORMAT NO. : WORK PERMIT KPTL/HSE - 08 SR. NO. Date Permit Cold work / / Work in electrical area Working at height required for Hot work (Welding / Gas cutting etc.) Confined Space Job Particulars:
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DEPARTMENT Location EQUIPMENT
NAME JOB
DESCRIPTION NAME OF
OPERATOR NAME OF CREW
INVOLVED ANY SIMPOS Precautionary measures taken for Cold work / Electrical Hot work (Welding / Working at height Confined Space work Gas cutting etc.) PPEs are available PPEs are available PPEs are available PPEs are available Rescue, Fire Area is not having Cylinders are in Safety Harness is extinguisher & first water clogging upright condition available aid kit available Working area is Area is electrically Proper earthing is Crew trained on free from any other isolated done Confined Space work Trained welder is No present of Crew Fit to work Watcher Available selected solvent / oil / No present of Rescue plan Ventilation lubricants nearby solvent nearby available Available Tools, Equipment’s Welding Machine Portable Hand Tools To Be Used Gas Cylinder Non–Sparking Equipments Vehicle / Crane Other, Specify Hazards Fire Hazard Fall From Height considerations Dust / suffocation Oxygen Deficiency Electrical shock Hazard Other, Specify Pre and fire Fire Extinguisher Face Shield / Goggles / Mask protection Fire Water Hose Other, Specify Safety Belt With Life Line Risk Assessment Available and respective team trained & briefed Yes No Remarks
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From Date To Date Permit Validity Time Time We certify that the job preparation, precaution and conditions are satisfactory and safe. The people who are going to carry job have been explained the hazards involved and precautions to be taken Issuing Authority Date Time Accepting Authority Date Time Ti Status Person Name Sign Date Time ck Permit is closed, job is contd. Acceptor
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completed Issuer
REMARKS:
REQUESTED BY AUTHORISED BY
Project Manager / H&S Manager
9.3.4 Traffic Impacts
There will be an increase in traffic associated with the construction phase of this development, which will affect the local roads network. Traffic related Environmental concerns are: • Increased traffic causing an increased safety risk on the roads; • The potential for fumes, vibration and dust rise (on un-surfaced road), from vehicles to affect properties and people living close to the roads; • Damage to local un-surfaced roads making them unusable once construction is complete.
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In terms of total traffic generated by the construction phase, daily movements will be low. The requirement will only be for the delivery of men at the start and end of each day and the construction materials during the working day, both to the depots and to the construction sites. This will present an increased safety risk but with the application of proper mitigation measures particularly the speed controls through villages, this increased risk should be minor. Taking account of the low overall total traffic movement that will occur, impacts are predicted to be adverse but temporary and insignificant in magnitude.
The improvement of the main access routes for this project has the potential for positive impacts relating to improved access from the affected villages to the main road network. This will provide easier access to the markets for their produce. The negative impacts from this access road improvement relate to the potential for increased encroachment into protected areas such as the forest reserves. This is assessed within the sections on flora and fauna in this report.
There can be serious disruptions to local traffic and also accidents during the construction period. This may result from the transportation of machinery and materials to the project site and also during the stringing of the transmission lines across roads. The situation can be aggravated without carefully planned detours and road closures. The effect of traffic disruptions includes increased travel time, congestion, social stress and agitations. However, this is expected to be minimal as the traffic densities in most of the communities where the transmission line project will traverse are low. The potential for vehicular traffic conflict situations exists especially at the points where access tracks join the main roads.
10.0 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) The construction phase of the project involves activities that have the potential to impact significantly on the physical, biological and socio-cultural/socio-economic environments within the projects area of environmental influence. A Social & Environmental Management and Monitoring Program shall be implemented by KPTL for all phases. The main issues in the program shall include relevant environmental control standards involving a collation of the control limits against which results from the monitoring programs should be judged. It shall also include a required program for the monitoring of releases to the environment at source and also for pollutant concentrations in the surrounding areas in terms of parameters to be monitored, sampling points and frequencies of measurements, as well as methods for sampling and analysis. Please refer Annexure-5 for Surveillance Program Matrix. Construction crew near noisy machinery and power tools will be provided with a pair of adjustable coverings for protection the ears to protect them from hearing loss damage. Maintenance practices and engineering controls shall be practiced to reduce noise levels. Wind pick up of dust from exposed unprotected land surfaces will be minimized by limiting land clearance to minimum area requirements for the constructional activities. KPTL will ensure that all exposed surfaces, access road and working
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areas, are sprayed with water by water-browsers as part of regular construction activities. Furthermore, trucks that supply sand, gravel and stone aggregates will have their buckets properly covered with tarpaulin during transit to prevent wind pick-up of dust, spill of materials and the release of dust into the atmosphere. KPTL will apply erosion control practices such as re-grading, compaction and early re-vegetation to promote soil conservation. The transportation of heavy plant and equipment through settlements will be done in a manner not to jeopardize the safety of the local people. Equipment and materials will be properly secured when being transported to prevent them from falling and posing potential danger to people. Legally mandated speed limits on the roads and highways shall be strictly observed in all settlements. Adequate warning will be given to ensure that public safety is not compromised during this activity. In line with existing practice, the towers will be clearly marked with a red inscription on white background - “DANGER – HIGH Volts” to warn trespassers and prevent them from exposing themselves to the potential dangers of electrocution. Monthly community awareness training will be given to the workforce regarding Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and traffic safety regulations.
There will be thorough supervision of workers during construction to ensure that only the minimum area requirements for access trucks, tower corridor track and tower base areas are cleared of vegetation to minimize potential impacts on flora and flora. Optical impairment of the landscape by the presence of the transmission towers, lines and the substation is unavoidable. In addition, the line route was selected such that the lines blend with the natural landscape and mostly away from settlements.
Herbicides/Weedicides will not be used for weed control or vegetation clearing hence any potential pollution from this source is eliminated. KPTL shall ensure that self or sub-contractor do not establish work camps close to any water body to avoid water pollution problems. Road shall be constructed in order to minimise interference between installation and operation. The camp will also be established at least 500m from the closest settlement to minimize noise impacts on the community. It will also ensure that employees from the local communities are not accommodated at the camp. Mobile toilet facilities will be provided at the work camp to avoid the pollution of the environment with human waste. The holding tanks of the mobile toilets will be emptied as and when required for disposal in big pits and backfilled afterwards. If the worker is far away from mobile toilet, he will dig a small pit and backfill it afterwards. This hole dug shall be at least 100 m away from the river source. This information will be shared to all workers.
During maintenance of construction machinery/equipment and vehicles, care will be taken to avoid accidental oil spills, which could lead to soil contamination. For oil spilling the C-C-C-R (Control-Contain- Clean and Report) system will be used for spill management. Accidental spillage of oil, fuel and paints will be avoided as much as possible. Any spill materials will be quickly mopped up with rags and/or sawdust. The used sawdust and rags will be collected, put in polythene bags and disposed of at
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appropriate public waste dumping sites. Waste oil will be drained into impermeable sumps at the work camp for collection. The incident will be reported to Employer’s Engineer and Employer.
Solid wastes in the form of trees, tree stumps and wooden containers will be gathered together and made available to the local communities as fuel wood. Metal wastes will be collected and disposed of appropriately and/or recycled. Solid wastes in the form of paper, food material, etc. shall be disposed of in dustbins that will be provided at the various work camps and offices. Waste management techniques shall be implemented to help keep a clean site and reduce environmental pollution. 3 to 4 different waste bins, labelled with specific waste will be provided in Store and site camps. The waste collected from site, will be segregated in store and disposed in waste bins.
In line with current international practice and the desire to ensure the sustainability of the environment, KPTL avoids intruding into or interfering with cultural properties of the local communities as much as possible. Consultations with the Museums and Monuments Board have been carried out in connection with any historical or archaeological „chance finds‟. There were no archaeological chance finds during the construction stage. This notwithstanding, KPTL has developed procedures for finds regarding archaeological and cultural property.
KPTL will ensure that self and sub- contractors carries out the work in compliance with the relevant provisions of the Factories, Offices and Shops Act) and the Contractor Safety Rules to minimize the potential occupational safety and health hazards and prevent or accidents. Emergency response plan as per Clause no. 7.4 shall be used to manage effectively a wide range of incidents that may occur at the project site. This includes emergency plans for fire, storm, chemical spills and road accident, and other emergency as identified which may affect the project. The protection of the environment shall be primarily dealt with in this plan. KPTL shall also take all reasonable measures to prevent contamination of water air or land as a result of any incident, to reduce such contamination if it is unavoidable and to remediate any contamination that has occurred during the works. It is compulsory that the Contractor immediately report any significant incidents to the KPTL Project Manager, whom at the same time responsible for safety issues in KPTL.’
11.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT MEASURES
After obtaining the environmental permit only KPTL will commence the work. The Permit shall outline various conditions that must be adhered to in project implementation. KPTL shall comply with all project specifications, mitigations, monitoring and other environmental management provisions that would be indicated in the Environmental Permit. Management shall ensure that all conditions are strictly adhered to. The Environmental Officers for the project shall be directly responsible for implementing the conditions outlined in the permit. A detailed environmental monitoring programme of the identified
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impacts is required for implementation of the project. Monitoring verifies the effectives of impact management, including the extent to which mitigation measures are successfully implemented. Monitoring specifically helps to:
- Improve environmental and social management practices;
- Provide the opportunity to report the results on safeguards and impacts and proposed mitigation measures implementation.
Environmental monitoring programme, as per Annexure -1, attached herewith that has been designed as part of the strategies for the implementation of the provisions of this ESMP together with a monitoring programme developed to determine impacts on the physical and biological and socio-economic/cultural environments within the projects area of influence, i.e. Right of way, constructional site, communities, nearby water bodies, substation, etc. It is essential that the basis for the choices, options and decisions made in formulating or designing the project and other environmental and social safeguard measures are verified for adequacy and appropriateness. The programme will also serve as an early warning system by revealing unforeseen impacts and allowing additional corrective measures to be implemented, to arrest the situation and ensure that irreversible damage is not caused. The programme is also expected to provide useful guidance for the successful planning and implementation of future power transmission line projects. The monitoring results are expected to indicate whether the predictions of potential environmental impacts are accurate and also whether the mitigation measures proposed for the management of the impacts are appropriate and adequate. Data collected will serve the twin purpose of updating existing baseline information as well as checking compliance with the regulatory requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency Sierra Leone (EPA-SL).
KPTL Team members shall be trained adequately to understand and appreciate the choice of parameters, sampling sites, methods of sampling/measuring and analysis and frequency of monitoring.
The HSE department of KPTL exercises general oversight over the environmental performance of projects and reports to the top management on compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements. Environmental reporting to the EPA-SL is required in accordance with permit requirements. Subsequently, Reports are to be submitted on the project and it must indicate the project’s environmental performance, problems encountered in monitoring, and environmental improvement actions taken. All statutory environmental reports must be prepared by the EO/designated officer and be submitted through the consultant and client for review and onward submission to the relevant agencies.
12.0 POLICY ON ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY
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12.1 Institutional Legal Framework The KPTL is committed to providing exemplary levels of care and safety for the employees on projects, the local populations and the environment in general. Subsequently, KPTL has adopted the policy objective of conducting its operations in such a way and manner that the safety, health and welfare of its workers and the integrity of the environment will be safeguarded at all times. In view of this, KPTL as its contribution to efforts at assisting in managing the environment has prepared corporate policies on Environment, Safety and Health to ensure incorporation of occupational health, Safety and environmental management System (OHSEMS) issues in its operations.
As a result of this Policy and in order to carry out its obligations under the National Environmental Act, KPTL has prepared an ―Environmental & Social Management Framework document (Annexure-2, attached herewith) outlining how the Environmental Assessment Regulations is followed during construction and operations of bulk transmission projects
Please refer Clause 3.3 of Technical Specification, Part 2 – Section VI -Employer’s Requirement. The route of Transmission Line from Bikongor – Bumbuna – Yiben, is selected so that National forests are avoided. Therefore, standards, guidelines of National Forestry Authority (NFA) are not applicable for KPTL route.
These policies are without prejudice to all other existing regulations. Thus, with regard to safety, health and welfare, KPTL shall carefully coordinate its activities with the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Factories Inspectorate and the National Labour Commission in accordance with the EPA Act 490, Factories, Offices and Shops Act, 1970 (Act 328) and Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).
12.2 Environmental Regulatory Requirement The relevant policies and regulatory framework that must be considered for the successful implementation of the project have been gathered and reviewed as part of the ESIA Study and summarized in this ESMP. All relevant national laws, policies, regulations, guidelines and standards that may apply to the transmission line project will be applied as required.
12.3 KPTL Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental Policy Statement KPTL, an integral part of dynamic and versatile Kalpataru Group is a leading multidimensional EPC Contracting company with a diversified portfolio in Power Transmission & Distribution. Our strengths lie in design and engineering, procurement, fabrication, erection, installation & construction, testing and commissioning. A strong emphasis on Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) issues, we are committed to provide a safe and healthy work environment for all out personnel. Our HSE policy is based on our belief that ’All our employees must return home to their loved ones without injury after work each day’
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of sustainable development, in addition to complying with national and international environmental protection regulations. The KPTL Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental Policy is attached as part of this document. The policy objectives and targets are outlined in the policy statement.
The Safety part of the Policy commits the organization to make safety a primary concern throughout the organization in its activities in its operations. It also seeks to achieve an acceptable standard of safety for its employees by effectively managing all risks resulting from or associated with its activities and operations. The KPTL Health, Safety & Environment Policy assures that measures shall be taken to secure and maintain compliance with all relevant legislation on environmental protection and safety, health and welfare of all its employees.
Safety Rules, Protection Code & Safe Working Practice documents have subsequently been prepared to inform, educate and ensure adherence. (Please refer Annexure-3)
As per Annexure-4, the KPTL’s Safety Rules provides information on major safety areas as follows:
- General safety rules for workers engaged in construction, operation or maintenance work; - Safety guidelines related to the use of tools and equipment; - Safety procedures associated with the transportation and of personnel and materials; - Safety procedures in relation to Forestry work; - Safety procedures relating to Transmission line work; - Safety procedures for materials handling, storage and disposal.
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13.0 Safety , Legal and Regulatory Requirements
The various health and safety legislations and regulatory requirement that are to be adhered to in the implementation of this SEAP are:
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This section outlines the institutional and regulatory framework within which the Project will be implemented.
Electro-Magnetic Fields (EMF) can be produced wherever there is a voltage or a flow of electricity, and occur both naturally and as a result of man-made products, including transmission lines. In recent years there has been much debate on the potential human health effects of EMFs, in particular in relation to electromagnetic forces generated by transmission lines. However, major research programmes throughout the world have not shown any proven causal link between ill health and EMFs.
There are guidelines on restrictions on exposure to static and time-varying EMFs in 1993. Their recommendations are based on biological data relating to thresholds for well-established direct and indirect effects of acute exposure. These guidelines have been widely accepted in the United Kingdom. For both sets of guidelines, the recommendations to restrict exposure are based on the interactions of EMFs with body tissues and are termed basic restrictions. Compliance with the basic restrictions cannot, however, be generally determined directly. Apart from standard safety clearances, no special precautions near to power lines are necessary to guard against EMFs. At the European Union level, a Council Recommendation to limit the exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields was adopted in July 1999, based on the guidelines of the International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection.
13.1 EGTC Corporate Safety Policy
EGTC Safety Policy commits the organization in making safety a primary concern throughout the organization. It also seeks to achieve an acceptable standard of safety for its employees by effectively managing all risks resulting from or associated with its activities and operations. The EGTC Safety Policy assures that measures shall be taken to secure and maintain compliance with all relevant legislation on environmental protection and safety, health and welfare of all its employees.
Safety Rules, Protection Code & Safe Working Practice documents have subsequently been prepared by WAPP to inform, educate and ensure adherence. The EGTC’s Safety Rules provides information on major safety areas as follows.
General safety rules for workers engaged in construction, operation or maintenance work include:
• Safety guidelines related to the use of tools and equipment; • Safety procedures associated with the transportation and of personnel and materials; • Safety procedures in relation to Forestry work; • Safety procedures relating to Transmission line work; • Safety procedures for materials handling, storage and disposal.
13.2 Legal & Regulatory Requirements
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The various environmental legislations and regulatory requirement that are to be adhered to in the implementation of this ESMP are:
• The Environmental Protection Agency Act (2008) which establishes the authority, functions and structure of the EPA. • Environmental Impact Assessment Procedure (2000) which sets out the requirements for environmental permitting, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), the production of preliminary environmental reports and subsequent Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Certificates, and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs). • Forestry Act (1988) and its Regulations of 1989 which confirm the constitutional position of the Forestry and Wildlife Department and reaffirm it as the sole implementing agency of government policy in the forestry and wildlife sector. • Electricity Generation and Transmission Cooperation Act, 1982 (Act No. 3) • Electricity Generation and Transmission Cooperation Safety Rules • Factories Act (1974) which promotes and ensures the health, welfare and safety of persons employed in the country as well as the responsibilities of the employer. Under the Act, employers are required to ensure that a safe and healthy workplace is provided for the safety, health and welfare of all employees. • Local Government Act, 2004 which among others provides for fair, adequate and prompt compensation of PAPS, and the occupational health and safety of workers. • Town and Country Planning Act, 1946 and the Town Planning Declaration, 2001 which provides for the right of access and control over right of way, way leaves and easements for any project requiring such lands including public utility works. • World Bank Operational Policies OP 4.01 Environmental Assessment • World Bank Operational Policies OP 4.04 Natural Habitats, June 2001 • World Bank Operational Policies OP 4.11 Physical Cultural Resources, July 2006 • World Bank Operational Policies OP 4.12 Involuntary Resettlement (December 2001) which aims to avoid involuntary resettlement to the extent feasible, or to minimize and mitigate its adverse social and economic impacts. • World Bank Operational Policies OP 4.36 Forestry (November 2002) which aims to reduce deforestation, enhance the environmental contribution of forested areas, promote afforestation, reduce poverty, and encourage economic development. • World Bank Environmental, Health, and Safety General Guidelines, (April, 2007) • World Bank Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines for Electric Power Transmission and Distribution (April, 2007) • African Development Bank (AfDB) Groups’ Policy on the Environment, February 2004 • African Development Bank (AfDB) Involuntary Resettlement Policy, November 2003 • African Development Bank (AfDB) Environmental and Social Assessment Procedures, June 2001 • KfW Sustainability Guidelines Project: Lot 4: 225 kV TL Bikongor (SL) – Bumbuna (SL) – Yiben (SL) – 221 Kms. Page 100 of 120 Contract No :- 004/TRANSCOCLSG/W/TL/LOT4/01/2017
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14.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PLAN
This section of the report will outline ways and measures to help reduce, and if possible eliminate the adverse impact. The impacts identified so far are typical of transmission line projects.
Table 1 Description of mitigation measure Potential Project Institutional Commen Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Activity Responsibilities ts Impacts Line Destruction of Public Information Route vegetation, Owners will be consulted and given KPTL will help These Survey food and cash one week prior verbal notice to any Owner’s / Tracteble activities crops within a such action Environmentalist should be path/line of Farmers / land owners will be fully and social safeguard compatib about 1 m wide briefed on the project, time to execute these le with during partial schedule and extent of land to be responsibilities relevant clearing of affected by the project, by means regulator vegetation of Sensitization, before y resulting in loss commencement of project. requirem of income for All persons will be briefed on ents the affected grievance procedures farmers. Access Tracks Proposed line should be made to TRANSCO has run close to the existing line roads already finalised the route considering Roads and paths used for this aspect. maintenance of existing line should KPTL be used to provide access for contractors/ valuation team.
Compensation Destruction of crops should be kept KPTL to the barest minimum TRANSCOCLSG
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Potential Project Institutional Commen Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Activity Responsibilities ts Impacts Losses should be adequately Acquisitio compensated for. n of Right of Way
This would lead Right of Way to loss of land The process of acquisition should TRANSCOCLSG/Distri Compens ownership and be carried out with due ct Councils/ Chiefs ation, land use in the consultations with all stakeholders and Opinion especially area, especially and in line with the national policy, Leaders/EPA for crops uses that are which requires that all landholders, should be not compatible including explicitly those holdings paid with the RoW under various forms of traditional promptly as stipulated in or customary tenure are Town and compensated for loss of the land. Country Planning Act, Cultural and religious properties KPTL 1946, Town should be avoided absolutely as Planning much as possible. Declaration, 2001 for future land use of the land would be prohibited once the line is in place.
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Potential Project Institutional Commen Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Activity Responsibilities ts Impacts Construct Clearing of Demarked the corridor with red ion of access tracks flag and inform TRANSCO, as per KPTL access would lead to contact tracks loss of crops, land use and Compensation TRANSCOCLSG/Land These attendant loss Loss of crops and land use should Valuation Board/ activities of income. be compensated for promptly as District Councils/ should be stated earlier. Chiefs and Opinion in line Loss of Leaders with vegetation relevant would also regulator expose some Access Tracks Contractor y streams, Access to the line should be requirem increasing the through the existing track used to ents rate of maintain the existing line evaporation. Construction of new tracks should Clearing of be kept to the barest minimum. vegetation and The route should be selected in compaction of such a way as to minimize any soils could lead damage to farms and crops. to death and Guidelines of Vegetation Mgt. Plan displacement of should be followed some faunal Number of heavy machinery plying species. the access tracks should be Contractor/KPTL regulated to reduce compaction Soils within the The contractor should select access project area routes to avoid crossing streams would be prone and other water bodies. to erosion when cleared at Pollution Prevention high spots and Control of vehicle access and speed when subjected limit to the weight of Use of gravel and/or pierced steel heavy plants plank Contractor/KPTL/ and machinery. Washing of equipment prior to Chiefs and Opinion removal from the site Leaders
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Potential Project Institutional Commen Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Activity Responsibilities ts Impacts Noise and dust Use of dust suppression water to would be avoid significant impact on the generated from water bodies.(2 times/a day at each the use of tower) machinery. The Using chemical stabilizer to lay dust latter could be Avoidance of work at night to significant in minimize noise impact places near stream or water Public Health and Safety bodies, where it Warning notices (“No Entry”, “No could cause silt trespassing “etc.) should be placed contamination at entry to access roads. and possible Safety meetings should be held for blockade from all workers. increased Random security patrols should be sediment carried out loading. Local Ward Committees should be educated and encouraged to Access roads enforce these provisions. opened up and closed areas could enable unscrupulous person to enter and carry out illegal activities such as tree felling and stone mining.
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Potential Project Institutional Commen Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Activity Responsibilities ts Impacts Transportation Public Health and Safety These of Machinery Appropriate road safety signals (red Contractor/KPTL activities and equipment and flashing amber lights) should should to site be displayed on truck and comply Disruptions and machinery. with risks associated Deliveries should be made during relevant with traffic and daylight hours and speed regulated regulator public safety to the prescribed safe levels. y would result Reducing the traffic flow of heavy requirem from machinery would control soil Contractor/LVB/ ents transporting compaction along the graded District the heavy routes. Councils/Chiefs and machinery Opinion Leaders through the Compensation TRANSCOCLSG relatively Losses would be compensated Contractor/KPTL narrow roads. promptly
The soil could Pollution Prevention be compacted Clearing along stream banks should under the be avoided weight of the Re-growth of limited ground cover heavy should be encouraged along these machinery and tracks for protection against soil subsequent erosion. exposure and Galvanized steel pipes should be erosion could installed to prevent pollution of result. streams and rivers. Clearing of the Pollution Prevention These tower Base The ground surface at each tower Contractor/KPTL activities Clearing of site should be graded to provide should tower bases drainage away from the tower legs. comply (about 25㎡) Where necessary (particularly on with hillsides) terracing should be used relevant plus 2m on to provide protection for tower regulator either side. foundation. y
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Potential Project Institutional Commen Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Activity Responsibilities ts Impacts be prone to water bodies.(2 times/a day at each erosion. tower) Grading will Using chemical stabilizer to lay dust generate dust Water pumped from excavation which could should be handled in such a way contaminate that neighboring water sources are nearby water not affected sources Guidelines of Vegetation Management Plan should be Soil structure followed would be altered as well as exposure of soil to erosion. Water pumped from excavation in swampy areas would further increase erosion from surface runoff and sediment flow into nearby water bodies.
Clearing of the Pollution Prevention These Substation site The ground surface at each Contractor/KPTL activities Clearing of substation site should be graded to should substation site provide drainage. comply (about Use of dust suppression water to with 40,000㎡) . avoid significant impact on the relevant water bodies.(2 times/a day at each regulator
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Potential Project Institutional Commen Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Activity Responsibilities ts Impacts erosion. Water pumped from excavation Grading will should be handled in such a way generate dust that neighboring water sources are which could not affected contaminate Guidelines of Vegetation nearby water Management Plan should be sources followed
Soil structure would be altered as well as exposure of soil to erosion. Water pumped from excavation in swampy areas would further increase erosion from surface runoff and sediment flow into nearby water bodies. Clearing the Right of Way TRANSCOCLSG These Right-of-Way Selection of final route should be /KPTL activities Clearing the made to ensure minimal number of should Right-of-Way of trees is cut. comply all tall trees and with shrub within 20 relevant m from mid- Public Health and Safety regulator point on either Adequate warning should be given y side of the to ensure public safety is not requirem transmission compromised ents line as well as Safety classes should be held for all trees outside workers.
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Potential Project Institutional Commen Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Activity Responsibilities ts Impacts this area, which could fall within the RoW.
There would be loss of closed canopy and a reduction in the number of tree species as a result of clearing.
Cutting of trees presents occupational/p ublic safety risks to workers and farmers. Erection of Falling trees These towers The landing areas of falling trees Contractor/KPTL activities should be carefully selected to should Vegetation/cro minimize damage to farms. comply ps in landing with area could also Pollution prevention Contractor/KPTL relevant be extensively Trees and vegetation along water regulator damaged. bodies should be avoided as much y as possible requirem Increased Contractor/KPTL ents evaporation Public Health and Safety from small NPA Corporate Safety Rules, 1993, streams and should be complied with at the water bodies construction sites. could result Workers/Consultant/Client should from felling of be insured against injuries and trees. fatalities in line with national policy.
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Potential Project Institutional Commen Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Activity Responsibilities ts Impacts Working at Safety trainings/ tool box talks heights could /classes should be held for all present hazards workers. to climbers and All equipment e.g. cranes, lifting risks of falling gear, wires and other such items objects on should be subjected to test and ground Certified by the Factories workers. Inspectorate Department before use. Working with Appropriate clothing and training cranes and should be provided for all workers, other lifting especially the operation of equipment also specialized tools and machinery. present . Paramedic will be available for the potential injury projects as part of the Contractor’s from broken responsibilities. wires, lifting tackle and swinging objects.
Preconstr Impacts on Workers will be conveyed to active uction to Public Health construction sites each day. These maintena Spread of activities nce HIV/AIDS and No work camps will be established TRANSCOCLSG/Cont should phases other that might attract sex workers. ractors comply communicable with and sexually HIV/AIDS, MALARIA Education will relevant transmitted be given to the workers. SPC/District Health regulator diseases (STDs). Administration y HIV/AIDS Education Outreach requirem Malaria illness Program will be given to affected ents is another communities. impact on Supply sufficient quantities of good public health quality free condoms to workers. TRANSCOCLSG/ EPA
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Potential Project Institutional Commen Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Activity Responsibilities ts Impacts MALARIA sensitization will be given to workers on the use of bed nets.
The electrical transmission line will TRANSCOCLSG be designed and constructed to ensure that EMF levels are well SPC/ Effects on EMF below accepted guidelines for Museums Board levels occupational and human health generated by exposure limits. the transmission Habitations and other permanent system on structure will be prohibited within public health the right-of way.
The unearthing of cultural remains would be monitored during project Cultural implementation. Any chance finds Chance Finds would be reported to the Department of Museum. Construction Procedures for chance finds should activities can be followed result in cultural findings
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15.0 Community Health Impact Assessment & Mitigation Table 2 Community Health Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measure Issue Impact Mitigation measure Importation of Spread of HIV/AIDS and other • No work camps shall be established that might attract sex labour communicable & sexually workers. transmitted diseases (STDs) • HIV/AIDS Education will be given to the workers. • Employ local labour as much as possible. Too much of in-migrant might • Supply sufficient quantities of good quality free condoms lead to greater amount of dirt’s to workers which may breed mosquitos • The use of waste disposal site will be utilise in order to causing Malaria prevent Malaria • Sufficient water will be provided for sanitation at work sites and camps. Community Exposure to high electric field • The electrical transmission line shall be designed and Health which could result in one constructed to ensure that EMF levels are well below Electromagnetic experiencing small spark accepted guidelines for occupational and human health Fields. discharges on touching other exposure limits. objects, producing a prickling • Habitations and other permanent structure will be sensation similar to that caused prohibited within the right-of way. by the static discharges commonly experienced in dry • All the towers shall be clearly marked with a “DANGER- atmospheric conditions. 225,000 VOLTS “signal and shall be provided with anti- climbing devices. The general public does not • Quality insulators shall be installed generally understand EMF and • Anti-theft fasteners shall be used to check vandalism and therefore potential fear can be its harmful consequences. considered to be the most • Maintenance works shall be periodically carried out to significant impact perceived with eliminate dangers posed by corroded and worn out parts power transmission lines. of towers and accessories. Air Quality Construction activities can • Continuous spraying of exposed soils surface to prevent cause dust rise on access roads dust rise. Surface Water Construction activities can • All waste shall be stored in areas, which are isolated from cause erosion resulting in surface drain. pollution of surface waters • Only mechanical control methods shall be used for vegetation clearing. • Pipes shall be installed to prevent pollution of streams and rivers. • Guidelines of Vegetation Management Plan shall be followed • Locations will be plotted away from the rivers Project: Lot 4: 225 kV TL Bikongor (SL) – Bumbuna (SL) – Yiben (SL) – 221 Kms. Page 111 of 120 Contract No :- 004/TRANSCOCLSG/W/TL/LOT4/01/2017
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Noise & Traffic Construction and traffic activity • Adequate warning should be given to ensure public safety causing noise impacts is not compromised • Appropriate road safety signals (red and flashing amber Increased safety risk from traffic lights) should be displayed on truck and machinery. on access roads • Deliveries should be made during daylight hours and speed regulated to the prescribed safe levels. • Reducing the traffic flow of heavy machinery shall control soil compaction along the graded routes. • Use of traffic wardens to control traffic at road crossings • Production of All aspects of the construction • Trees and tree stumps shall be gathered together and will Liquid and Solid and operational phases would be disposed as per clients instruction. Other forms of waste result in the generation of waste vegetal waste should be gathered up at the sites and used (both solid and liquid), which for mulch or burnt depending on the situation. To handle would have to be disposed off the vegetal waste, waste hierarchy should be considered appropriately. • Non-metal solid waste shall be disposed off through the public waste collection system. • The metal waste shall be collected and sold as scrap to dealers. • Special wastes of hazardous nature shall be segregated and disposed of by total destruction in accordance to national regulations
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16.0 ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND UNEXPECTED CRITICAL SITUATIONS 16.1 Potential sources of external aggression and preventative measures
Anthropogenic risks
• Change in river path due to construction works— Tower locations are plotted away from the river, so that no change is done in natural path of river. • Fire – Smoking is strictly avoided on site. There will not be any storage of combustible material on site. • Waste generation on site – All waste will be collected from site on daily basis and disposed in various bins in store yard for further process.
Natural risks
• Heavy wind – Stop work on site, if there is heavy wind. • Heavy rain – Stop work on site.
16.2 Summary of the potential hazards associated with the products, operations and equipment
Table 1: Potential dangers associated with the products, operations and equipment
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Position of Potential the site with source of Installation Preventative Risk regard to this external concerned measures source of aggression aggression Painting of No smoking, no Fire Paint Tower location towers storage at site Provide Contamination Foundation Civil works Locations locations away of water works from rivers.
16.3 Emergency situation
16.3.1 Emergency response Plans In case of emergency at the work site the following steps shall be undertaken:
• Sound the Emergency Alert by blowing a whistle, siren or alarm • Switch off all equipment, machinery and electrical appliances where applicable. • Alert other members/ workers of the emergency. • Leave the emergency area and go to the allocated Assembly area. • Report to the Rescue Leader should any personnel is found missing. • Alert the Rescue Team Leader and Members. • All Rescue Team Members shall report to the Rescue Team Leader for instructions. • Rescue Team Leaders shall report to the Emergency Controller on the status of the emergency. • Emergency controller shall decide on the next action to be taken or should any external parties be involved.
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• The Emergency Controller shall station himself in the office and call for external help when required; • All communications shall be by phone, or any other available means.
16.3.3 Duties of Rescue Team • Attend emergency when required by the Emergency Controller • Access and advise the Emergency Controller of the situation • Arrange for road diversion when required • Arrange for First Aid when necessary • Arrange for Fire Fighting Crew when required • Ensure access route to Emergency area is clear for Emergency Vehicles • Request for additional help when required • Arrange personnel for crowd control
16.4 Accident/incident and investigation
Procedures for Incident/Accident Investigation Understanding the causes and circumstances involved in adverse incidents is essential in making changes to prevent future occurrences. It is paramount that all incidents and accidents are reported and investigated in order to understand how and why incidents occur, identify root causes, and develop countermeasures to prevent future occurrences. When injuries occur, access to prompt medical attention and effective case management is crucial to limiting the number of days lost and insuring the employee receives timely medical treatment and returns as soon as possible to healthy and productive employment. The primary purpose of investigating accidents and work injuries is to determine the cause so that the necessary action can be taken to prevent re-occurrence. To have an effective Accident Prevention Programme, therefore all accidents whether or not they result in injuries must be reported immediately so that necessary preventive measures can be instituted.
-Serious accidents and serious and fatal work injuries shall be investigated by a Committee comprising of Occupational Health and Safety Specialists from KPTL, Consulting Engineer and Client. Experts from other institutions may be involved at the discretion of the Consulting Engineer.
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- The Committee appointed shall be required to investigate the circumstances of the accident and the unsafe act or acts which caused or contributed to the accident and submit its findings in writing in quadruplicate to the KPTL Project Manager. The report shall include appropriate recommendations for the prevention of a recurrence of such incident. The report shall be shared among the contractor and, Consulting Engineer and the Client.
- On the receipt of the report of the Committee of Enquiry, shall study the report and make final recommendations covering all aspect of the accident. The recommendations should not however include disciplinary action against any employee involved.
- The Manager, Safety shall maintain an Accident records file for each employee and shall be responsible for compiling accident statistics. . Also for environmental and community incident, the Manager, Safety shall maintain an records file for each employee and shall be responsible for compiling accident statistics.
17.0 ESMP IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
17.1 Institutional Strengthening
Table 3 Institutional Strengthening Activities Institutional Strengtheni Institution Scheduling Responsibilities Remarks ng Activity Mitigation Pre- Overall supervision of the project involving, Construction EIA, Compensation, Project Works, etc. Construction 1. Contractors Pre- Undertake physical construction works Construction
3. PIU Supervise and monitor project activities to ensure compliance with national and international regulations Pre- 4. EPA Construction Provide and monitor adherence to conditions in environmental permit.
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Institutional Strengtheni Institution Scheduling Responsibilities Remarks ng Activity 5. Land Pre- Valuation Construction Board Ensure that interests of communities are taken 6.District Pre- into consideration in project execution, and Councils Construction involves receipt of adequate compensation for affected properties.
7.Chiefs and Pre- Provide technical assistance for HIV/AIDS Opinion Construction outreach Program for workers and affected Leaders - Maintenance communities. Monitoring Pre- Monitor supervision of the project involving, (including Construction EIA, Compensation, Project Works, etc. compliance) 1. EPA Monitor adherence to conditions in Pre- environmental permit. Construction - Maintenance Monitor payment of compensation to ensure 2.District receipt of fair and adequate payment to Councils Pre- affected persons. Construction - 3. Dept. of Provide technical assistance in the Museum Pre- management of archeological/cultural chance Construction - finds.
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17.2 Training Program
Table 4: Training Program Cost Training Types of Schedulin Participants Content Estimati Activity Training g on EMP 1. Desk/Field Basic elements of Pre- Implementa TRANSCOCLSG Environmental Management Constructio tion Planning n Redesign, Conflict Impact assessment & Resolution, 2. Contractor identification and prediction etc. techniques 3. PIU Mitigation plans
4.District Councils Monitoring & Environmental audit Environme 1. Desk Environmental laws, regulations Pre- ntal TRANSCOCLSG and compliance Constructio Policies n & Programs - Sierra Leone EIA Procedures (including familiarization with provisions of Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures) - Environmental policies - Health and Safety policies Environme Field Basic elements of Environmental Constructio ntal Management Planning n Processes, Impact assessment – Methods & Contractor/KTPL identification and prediction Equipment techniques
Mitigation plans Monitoring
Environmental audit
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17.3 Capacity Building
As there have been no recent construction of a transmission system in Sierra Leone, TRANSCO will be responsible for the implementation an operation. The governmental agencies involved by the project will all need to be endowed with satisfactory environmental and social safeguards. The would need to have a special Environment & Community Relations Unit (ECRU) which will be responsible for implementing the ESMP.
In order for these units to do work effectively proper capacity building will be needed. There are two aspects to the Capacity building- ‘Institutional Strengthening, the governmental agencies, and ‘Community Awareness’ to publicize the project.
We will implement the capacity building by the following process ➢ Strong commitment from the company with regard to capacity building. ➢ Specific induction training for all Employees in their specification is mandatory. ➢ Mentoring and coaching of employees in international best standard method. ➢ Identify and certify (certification of skilled employees) after every 12 month Help develop and strengthening the skill and abilities of staff/employees in other capacitate them for future. ➢ Skill transfer from skill laborer to skill labor ➢ Manual handling training should conducted and reviewed every three month ➢ Training of multi-cultural workforce on fall protection and fall arrest system
17.4 Capacity building of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
In general, training can be composed of workshops, in-service training & technical assistance, in- service formal courses.
Considering the efficiency, In-service Training & Technical Assistance will facilitate adequate on-the- job training and technology transfer, enabling the ECRU staff in TRANSCO to undertake their monitoring activities during the Construction and Operation of the proposed Project.
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17.5 Scheduling & Reporting
The monitoring program shall include a documented monitoring plan, which details all data handling, storage and analysis requirements. The plan shall identify the location where all data is to be held, staff responsibilities for data handling and analysis and appropriate reporting lines for ensuring management are aware of the current status of site operations. This is particularly important with respect to resettlement negotiation, compensation payment and monitoring of implementation of these activities. Compensation schemes can suffer post construction claims from unsatisfied persons involved in the resettlement and detailed records of all actions are essential to try to resolve any such issues.
Results of environmental monitoring activities will be reported to allow for identification of mitigation measures that need corrective action. From preconstruction to operation/maintenance phases, TRANSCOCLSG will have the ultimate responsibility to ensure environmental reporting procedures are adhered to. The Project Management Unit will hold monthly discussions on the project which will form a forum for discussions on environmental issues, and decision making with regard to further mitigation, monitoring, or changes to construction practices.
The Environmental Coordination Officer will report to the Project Director, through the Director, Safety Department, on all environmental activities for inclusion in the project monthly reports. The Environmental Coordination Officer will use these monthly reports as the basis for the preparation of an Annual Environmental Report (as a requirement of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations) to be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency and relevant international agencies.
All monitoring and reporting documents will be kept on file, as part of TRANSCOCSLG documentation procedures.
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