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Kihihi–Kanungu/ Ishasha Road to Bituminous Standards The Republic of Uganda Environmental & Social Impact Statement (ESIS) of Proposed Upgrading Rukungiri– Kihihi–Kanungu/ Ishasha Road to Bituminous Standards Prepared for: UGANDA NATIONAL ROADS AUTHORITY P. O. Box 28487, Kampala, Uganda. Plot 11, Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala By: AWE Environmental Engineers EIA partnership of: AIR WATER EARTH (AWE) LTD Environmental, Civil Engineers & Project Management Consultants M1, Plot 27 Binayomba Road, Bugolobi P.O.Box 22428, Kampala, UGANDA. T: 041-4268466, Mob: 078-2580480/ 077-2496451 E: [email protected] W: www.awe -engineers.com And: Mott MacDonald, KAGGA & PARTNERS LTD Stoneham Place, Consulting Engineers Stoneham Lane, 2 Bandali Close Bugolobi Southampton P. O. Box 6583, Kampala Uganda SO50 9NW, T:+256 414 220279 / 256 414 223692 United Kingdom Fax: +256 414 220208 T +44(0) 23 8062 8800 E: [email protected] F+44(0) 23 8062 8801 W: www.kaggapartners.com W www.mottmac.com October 2013 P a g e | i Document Control Client: Uganda National Roads Authority, UNRA Project No: EA/1022 Report Title: Date: 04 October 2013 Doc. No.: unra-rkki-001 Environmental & Social Impact Statement (ESIS) for Upgrading Rukungiri – Kihihi – Kanungu/ Ishasha Road to Bituminous Standards. Revision Description Originator Reviewed Date 2 Final Report LK DO, TP, FN, DO October 2013 Preparation of this report has been undertaken within agreed Distribution terms of reference using all reasonable skill and care. AWE accepts no responsibility or legal liability arising from Official unauthorised use by third parties of data or professional opinions Public herein contained. Confidential AWE Engineers www.awe-engineers.com P a g e | ii Environmental & Social Impact Statement (ESIS) of Proposed Upgrading Rukungiri – Kihihi – Kanungu/ Ishasha Road to Bituminous Standards Prepared for: UGANDA NATIONAL ROADS AUTHORITY P. O. Box 28487, Kampala, Uganda. Plot 11, Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala By: AWE Environmental Engineers1 EIA partnership of: AIR WATER EARTH (AWE) LTD (Environmental, Civil Engineers & Project Management Consultants) M1, Plot 27 Binayomba Road, Bugolobi P.O.Box 22428, Kampala, UGANDA. T: 041-4268466, Mob: 078-2580480/ 077-2496451 E: [email protected] W: www.awe-engineers.com In association with: KAGGA & PARTNERS LTD Consulting Engineers 2 Bandali Close (Old Port Bell Road) Bugolobi P. O. Box 6583, Kampala Uganda Tel:+256 414 220279 / 256 414 223692 Fax: +256 414 220208 E: [email protected] W: www.kaggapartners.com October 2013 1 In conformity to NEMA (Uganda) requirements and regulations: The National Environment (Conduct and Certification of Environmental Practitioners) Regulations, 2003, this ESIA was prepared under Air Water Earth’s EIA partnership “AWE Environmental Engineers”. AWE Engineers www.awe-engineers.com P a g e | i Consultants Lead team: Role Signature Eng. Lammeck KAJUBI; PE. Team Leader BScEng(1.1 Hons) MAK, MEngSc(Env) (UQ-Queensland). Environmental Engineer/ NEMA Certified/Registered Environmental Practitioner Registered Professional Environmental Engineer KALIBBALA Herbert Mpagi, PhD Civil / Infrastructure BSc (MAK), MSc (Env Eng), PhD (Sweden). Engineer NEMA Certified/Registered Environmental Practitioner Mrs. Pamela TASHOBYA Sociologist BA Env. Mgt (Hons), MAK, MSc (Dev. Mgt.) (Norway). NEMA Certified/Registered Environmental Practitioner Specialists: KITYO Robert, PhD Wildlife Ecologist/Zoologist WANYANA Olivia, MSc Botanist Support staff: KYABANGI Amina, BA SS Sociologist MUGERWA Faith, BA Field Sociologist SERYAZI Lamek, BA Field Sociologist NABAGGALA Ritah, BEnv Mgt Community mobilisation/ primary data collection AWE Engineers www.awe-engineers.com P a g e | ii Acronyms, Units & Definitions Acronyms: AADT: Annual average daily traffic CFR: Central Forest Reserves CMP: Construction Management Plan DRC: Democratic Republic of Congo HSE: Health, Safety & Environment ESIA: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ESMP: Environmental and Social Management Plan GOU: Government of Uganda IUCN: International Union for Conservation of Nature km: kilometre LC: Local Council MoWT: Ministry of Works & Transport NEMA: National Environment Management Authority NFA: National Forestry Authority OD: Origin-destination (as in “origin-destination” which are surveys useful in determining location and impacts of traffic diversion) OHS: Occupational Health and Safety PCDP: Public Consultation and Disclosure Plan PEAP: Poverty Eradication Action Plan, ToR: Terms of Reference UWA: Uganda Wildlife Authority Vpd: Vehicles per day WRMD: Water Resources Management Directorate Definitions: Carriageway: Area of road used by vehicles. It is bounded on either side by road shoulder. Gender: Corresponds to the French term “genre”. This term attempts to highlight the fact that feminine and masculine roles are not determined by sex (biological attributes), but evolve differently depending on social, cultural and economic conditions. Gender relations are culturally determined; they are defined by the society which determines the activities, status and physiological characteristics etc. associated with being male or female. Greenhouse gases: The gases that make up the atmosphere and whose physical properties contribute to create a greenhouse effect (a natural warming of the atmosphere). Increased concentration of greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere is one of the principal causes of climate warming. Murram: Refers to gravel suitable for road building. Pavement: A structure composed of layers of increasing rigidity and strength and of varying thickness, designed to carry traffic loads on natural soil formations, typically comprising subgrade, sub- base and base layers. Rehabilitation: An enhanced period of maintenance intended to restore the road to its original condition. Structural defects are repaired without major changes to alignment and width standards as would be implemented in a reconstruction. AWE Engineers www.awe-engineers.com P a g e | iii Road reserve: Area of land typically extending from the centre line of the road, owned by the road and within which the roads authority has rights to extend the road and place associated infrastructure. This area can also be used for placing surface or subsurface utilities (water mains, electricity, telephone cables etc.). Vulnerable people: A group of people characterised by a higher risk and reduced ability to cope with adverse impacts such as vulnerable ethnic minorities, refugees, displaced people, children, elderly, disabled people, etc. Poor men and women are normally considered independently. Units: bbl/day: Barrels per day (of oil) dBA: Decibels (on weighted scale A) km: kilometre m: metre AWE Engineers www.awe-engineers.com P a g e | iv Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................................................... X 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................. 1 2. POLICY, LEGAL & INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK ..................................................................................................... 3 2.1 POLICY FRAMEWORK .......................................................................................................................................... 3 2.1.1 The National Environment Management Policy, 1994 ....................................................................................... 3 2.1.2 Uganda Forestry Policy, 2001 ........................................................................................................................... 3 2.1.3 National Water Policy, 1999 .............................................................................................................................. 3 2.1.4 National Development Plan (NDP), 2010/11-2014/15 ....................................................................................... 4 2.1.5 Wetlands Policy, 1995 ....................................................................................................................................... 4 2.1.6 Ministry Of Works & Transport Policies (Gender, HIV/AIDS, OHS) 2008 .......................................................... 4 2.1.7 National Gender Policy, 1997 ............................................................................................................................ 5 2.2 LEGAL FRAMEWORK ........................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2.1 Constitution Of The Republic Of Uganda, 1995 ................................................................................................ 5 2.2.2 National Environment Act, Cap 153 ................................................................................................................... 5 2.2.3 Water Act, Cap 152 ........................................................................................................................................... 6 2.2.4 Land Act, Cap 227 ............................................................................................................................................. 6 2.2.5 Road Act, Cap 358 ............................................................................................................................................ 7 2.2.6 Town and Country Planning Act, Cap 246 ........................................................................................................
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