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PAKISTAN PUNJAB BARRAGE REHABILITATION & MODERNIZATION PROJECT INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATA SHEET PAD STAGE Public Disclosure Authorized Report No.: AC889 Date ISDS Prepared/Updated: April 19/August 26, 2004 I. BASIC INFORMATION A. Basic Project Data Country: Pakistan Project ID: P088994 Project Name: Task Team Leader: Xiaokai Li Punjab Barrage Rehabilitation & Public Disclosure Authorized Modernization Project Estimated Appraisal Date: September 10, Estimated Board Date: December 20, 2004 2004 Managing Unit: SASRD Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Sector: Irrigation and Drainage (60%); Theme: Other Agriculture – Irrigation & Water Resources Management (40%) Drainage (P); General Water Resources (S) Safeguard Policies Specialists in the task team: Paul Martin (Environmental) and Asger Christensen (Social) Loan/Credit amount ($m.): IBRD: 112 Other financing amounts by source: 16 ($m) Public Disclosure Authorized B. Project Objectives [from section 3 of PAD] The main objective of the project is to prevent the failure of the Taunsa Barrage that provides irrigation for 2 million acres and drinking water in the rural areas of Southern Punjab benefiting several million people. This objective would be achieved through: (i) rehabilitating and strengthening the Taunsa Barrage and associated structures; (ii) renovation of the electro- mechanical facilities; and (iii) improving operation and maintenance and emergency preparedness. C. Project Description [from section 4 of PAD] Public Disclosure Authorized While the detailed project description is not yet to be finalized at appraisal, the project is to include the following three components. Component 1. Rehabilitation and Strengthening Works The main works include (a) a 4,300 ft long subsidiary weir located 1,500 feet downstream of the barrage to raise the tailwater level and ensure proper energy dissipation at high river flows; (b) repair of the barrage floor by removal of weak concrete and replacement with a new layer of concrete, and grouting to seal joints and fill voids in the foundation; (c) sediment mitigation measures for the D.G Khan canal at the right bank; and (d) installation of a safety monitoring system by placing some critical monitoring instruments in the barrage and its foundation. The output of this component will be a secure barrage structure with effective energy dissipation and restored design discharge capacity, and a functional monitoring system. Component 2. Renovation of Gates and Appurtenances for Barrage and Canal Headworks This component involves renovation of the barrage gates and hoists and improvement in the operating and control system including necessary O & M equipment and possibly upgrading of flow measurement equipment at Taunsa. This component will lead to upgrading of the operating facilities with higher level of automation and remote control. Component 3. Consulting Services and Implementation Support This component covers: (i) consultants for feasibility study, detailed design and construction supervision of Taunsa Barrage; (ii) consultants for detailed designs for rehabilitation of five other barrages, namely, Jinnah, Khanki, Suleimanki, Trimmu, Balloki and Islam; and (iii) an independent panel of experts for feasibility study, design, safety review and construction quality enhancement. (iv) support for the Project Management Office including equipment and the appointment of specialist in project management, procurement and financial management. D. Project location (if known) The project will be located on the mainstream of the Indus River in the section of Punjab Province. The Taunsa barrage is located 30 km downstream of Taunsa Sharif Town, in the arid zone of southern Punjab. E. Borrower’s Institutional Capacity for Safeguard Policies [from PAD] Pakistan has a long working relationship with the Bank, and has experiences with many water- related and infrastructure project operations. Punjab Province has recently involved in the Bank- supported National Drainage Program (NDP) and Punjab On-farm Water Management Project under preparation. The Government of Pakistan has similar requirements for environmental assessment for infrastructure projects and its responsible agencies are familiar with the Bank safeguards policies. For environmental and social assessment, an EIA/SA prepared by the implementing agency and its consultants, has been approved by the EPB and PWB. II. SAFEGUARD POLICIES THAT MIGHT APPLY Safeguard Policy Applicable? If Applicable, How Might It Apply? [Y] Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01) Restoration of the design conditions by rehabilitating and strengthening the existing structures will trigger an environmental impact assessment (EIA). There will be no significant change to the hydrological regime, however, so no long- term ecological or social impacts are anticipated. An EMP will cover the management of construction phase environmental and social impacts, including site housekeeping, temporary facilities, borrow sites, the management of sediment and water quality, and opportunities for the expansion of local employment. [N] Natural Habitats (OP/BP 4.04) The ponded area upstream of the Tuansa Barrage was designated a Ramsar site (i.e. a wetland of international importance) in 1996. According to the Ramsar citation, the site forms a very important wintering area for waterbirds, a breeding area for several species, and a staging area for certain cranes and shorebirds. The Indus dolphin and otter are present in the river in small numbers, and the endangered long-nosed crocodile, or gharial, has been reported at the barrage. Since the rehabilitation of the barrage will not lead to any significant changes in the hydrological regime, no ecological impacts are anticipated. [N] Pest Management (OP 4.09) [N] Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12) The Social Assessment completed by the implementing agency indicates that sufficient unused land is available within the existing IPD compound for storage and lay-down areas, so it will not be necessary to acquire land temporarily for these purposes during construction. [N] Indigenous Peoples (OD 4.20) No indigenous groups would be involved in the project. [N] Forests (OP/BP 4.36) [Y] Safety of Dams (OP/BP 4.37) The barrage is not a water impounding structure, therefore negligible incremental inundation damage would occur in the case of failure. However, given the severity of the impacts that failure would cause, the task team decided to make use of the provisions of OP 4.37 in the preparation of the project. [N] Cultural Property (draft OP 4.11 - OPN 11.03) It was confirmed by the Archeological Bureaus at the federal and provincial levels, during the task team’s June 2004 visit, that no cultural properties to be affected by the rehabilitation of Taunsa Barrage. This is also indicated in the draft EIA prepared by the implementing agency. [N] Projects in Disputed Areas (OP/BP/GP 7.60)* * By supporting the proposed project, the Bank does not intend to prejudice the final determination of the parties’ claims on the disputed areas [Y] Projects on International Waterways (OP/BP/GP 7.50) It applies because the Indus River is international waters. A request for waiver of notification of other riparians has been cleared by the legal department and RVP. However, an official confirmation from the government on their meeting the Indus Waters Treaty obligations, is being sought. Environmental Assessment Category: [ ] A [X] B [ ] C [ ] FI [ ] TBD (to be determined) If TBD, explain determinants of classification and give steps that will be taken to determine that EA category (mandatory): The project is designated a category B because (i) it supports the rehabilitation of existing structures, and (ii) this rehabilitation is necessary to sustain the existing irrigation system, and is therefore independent of any decision regarding possible future expansion of irrigation. III. SAFEGUARD PREPARATION PLAN A. Target date for the Quality Enhancement Review (QER), at which time the PAD-stage ISDS would be prepared. Given this project is being processed as an emergency operation and is relatively straightforward, the task team was advised to forego the QER. However, an advisory committee was established with staff from the Center, Region and Sector Unit, to advise the task team on important issues related to the project. B. Time frame for launching and completing the safeguard-related studies that may be needed. The specific studies and their timing1 should be specified in the PAD-stage ISDS. The safeguards related studies and assessment by international consultants of the IPD for this project are essentially completed. The EIA has been cleared by the Provincial Environmental Protection Bureau (EPB) and Wildlife Department (PWD) of Punjab following a public hearing in August 2004, and the EIA has been made publicly available at the office of the District Officer (Environmental) in Dera Ghazi Khan, in the Punjab Public Library, Lahore, and will be available in the InfoShop. IV. APPROVALS Signed and submitted by: Task Team Leader: Xiaokai Li August 26, 2004 Approved by: 1 Reminder: The Bank’s Disclosure Policy requires that safeguard-related documents be disclosed before appraisal (i) at the InfoShop and (ii) in-country, at publicly accessible locations and in a form and language that are accessible to potentially affected persons. Regional Safeguards Coordinator: Frederic Brusberg August 27, 2004 Comments Sector Manager: Adolfo Brizzi August 27, 2004 Comments .