WATER & SANITATION AGENCY (WASA), LAHORE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LDA), GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) OF SEWERAGE SYSTEM FROM LARECH COLONY TO GULSHAN-E-RAVI, LAHORE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) INITIAL DRAFT REPORT OCTOBER, 2019 Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering Division (GT&GE), National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited 1C, Block N, Model Town Ext, Lahore 54700, Pakistan Phone: +92-42-99090000 Ext 306 Fax: +92-42-99231950 Email: [email protected] and [email protected] Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Sr. No. Description Page List of Abbreviation…………………………………………………………... vi Glossary………………………………………………………………………. viii Executive Summary………………………………………………………….. xi SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose of Report……….………………………………...………………….. 1-1 1.1.1 Need for ESIA Study of the Proposed Project………………………………... 1-1 1.2 Project Background and Need of the Project…………………………………. 1-1 1.3 Positive Impacts of the Project………………………………………………. 1-3 1.4 The Proponent and Consultant ……………...……………..……………...….. 1-3 1.5 Nature, Size and Location of the Project……………………………………... 1-4 1.6 Scope of ESIA Study…………………………………………………………. 1-6 1.7 Study Approach & Methodology……………………………………………... 1-6 1.7.1 Study Approach………………………………………………………………. 1-6 1.7.2 Methodology………………………………………………………………….. 1-6 1.7.3 Structure of the Report………………………………………………………... 1-9 1.8 Designated Staff and their Responsibilities ………………………………...... 1-9 SECTION 2: POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK 2.1 General………………………………………………………………………... 2-1 2.2 National Policy and Legal Framework……………………………………….. 2-1 2.3 Environmental & Social Framework and Policy Asian Infrastructure 2-1 Investment Bank……………………………………………………………… 2.3.1 General Introduction………………………………………………………….. 2-1 2.3.2 Environmental and Social Framework of AIIB………………………………. 2-2 2.3.3 Environmental and Social Policy of AIIB……………………………………. 2-2 2.3.4 Project Screening and Categorization………………………………………… 2-2 2.3.5 Environmental and Social Standards of AIIB………………………………… 2-4 2.4 Regulations for Environmental Assessment, Pakistan EPA………………….. 2-4 2.5 Regulatory Clearances, Punjab EPA…………………………………………. 2-5 2.6 Guidelines for Environmental Assessment, Pakistan EPA…………………… 2-5 2.7 National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) 2010…………………… 2-5 2.8 Punjab Environmental Quality Standards (PEQS), 2016…………………….. 2-5 2.9 Administrative Framework…………………………………………………… 2-8 2.9.1 Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), Lahore …………………………… 2-8 2.9.2 Environmental Protection Agency, Punjab…………………………………… 2-8 2.10 Other Environment Related Legislations……………………………………... 2-9 2.10.1 Acts…………………………………………………………………………… 2-9 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ i Table of Contents Sr. No. Description Page 2.10.2 Regulations, Standards and Guidelines………………………………………. 2-11 2.10.3 Policies and Plans…………………………………………………………….. 2-12 2.10.4 International Conventions…………………………………………………….. 2-13 SECTION 3: DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 3.1 Type and Category of Project………………………………………………… 3-1 3.2 Objectives of the Project……………………………………………………… 3-1 3.3 Analysis of Alternatives ……………………………………………………. 3-1 3.3.1 Option-1: No Project………………………………………………………….. 3-1 3.3.2 Option-2: Relief Sewer………………………………………………………. 3-1 3.3.3 Option-3: New Sewerage (Proposed Project)………………………………… 3-2 3.4 Project Description………………………………………………………….... 3-3 3.4.1 Location of the Project……………………………………………………….. 3-3 3.4.2 Existing Conditions…………………………………………………………… 3-3 3.4.3 Access Road………………………………………………………………….. 3-7 3.4.4 Components of the Project…………………………………………………… 3-7 3.4.5 Route Alignment……………………………………………………………… 3-7 3.4.6 Detailed Design………………………………………………………………. 3-9 3.4.6.1 Depth of Sewer Pipes…………………………………………………………. 3-13 3.4.6.2 Design Life of the Project…………………………………………………….. 3-13 3.4.6.3 Launching and Recipient Stations……………………………………………. 3-13 3.4.6.4 Connection with the Existing Disposal………………………………………. 3-16 3.4.7 Project Administrative Jurisdiction…………………………………………... 3-16 3.4.8 Project Implementation Schedule……………………………………………. 3-16 3.4.9 Cost of the Project……………………………………………………………. 3-16 3.5 Land Use of the Project Site………………………………………………….. 3-16 3.6 Vegetation Features of the Project Site………………………………………. 3-16 3.7 Land Acquisition……………………………………………………………... 3-16 3.8 Construction Material and Machinery ……………………………………….. 3-17 3.9 Construction Camp…………………………………………………………… 3-17 3.10 Workforce Requirements……………………………………………………... 3-17 3.11 Power Requirement/ Power Source…………………………………………... 3-17 3.12 Water Requirement…………………………………………………………… 3-20 3.13 Wastewater Generation……………………………………………………….. 3-20 3.14 Solid Waste Estimation……………………………………………………….. 3-20 3.15 Construction Methodology …………………………………………………... 3-20 3.15.1 Trenchless Technology………………………………………………………. 3-20 3.15.2 Slurry MTBM………………………………………………………………… 3-20 SECTION 4: DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 4.0 General………………………………………………………………………... 4-1 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ii Table of Contents Sr. No. Description Page 4.1 Physical Resources…………………………………………………………… 4-1 4.1.1 Topography…………………………………………………………………… 4-1 4.1.2 Regional Geology ……………………………………………………………. 4-2 4.1.3 Soil……………………………………………………………………………. 4-2 4.1.4 Climate and Metrology……………………………………………………….. 4-6 4.1.5 Hydrology and Ground Water………………………………………………... 4-13 4.1.6 Air Quality……………………………………………………………………. 4-16 4.1.7 Surface Water Quality………………………………………………………... 4-17 4.1.8 Ground Water Quality………………………………………………………. 4-21 4.1.9 Noise…………………………………………………………………………. 4-26 4.1.10 Solid Waste…………………………………………………………………… 4-26 4.1.11 Seismology……………………………………………………………………. 4-28 4.1.12 Soil Liquefaction……………………………………………………………… 4-29 4.1.13 Drainage………………………………………………………………………. 4-30 4.1.14 Environmental Sensitive Receptors…………………………………………... 4-30 4.2 Ecological Resources…………………………………………………………. 4-39 4.2.1 Flora………………………………………………………………………….. 4-39 4.2.2 Fauna………………………………………………………………………….. 4-40 4.3 Social Environment…………………………………………………………… 4-41 4.3.1 Political and Administrative Setup…………………………………………… 4-41 4.3.2 Demographic Characteristics of the Project Area…………………………….. 4-41 4.4 Economic Conditions………………………………………………………… 4-44 4.5 Transportation………………………………………………………………… 4-46 4.6 Educational Facilities…………………………………………………………. 4-46 4.7 Health Facilities………………………………………………………………. 4-47 4.8 Archeological and Cultural Property/ Places of Interest……………………... 4-47 4.9 Impact Assessment Survey of the Project Area………………………………. 4-48 4.9.1 Survey Results………………………………………………………………... 4-49 SECTION 5: PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 5.0 General……………………………………………………………………….. 5-1 5.1 Identification of Main Stakeholders………………………………………….. 5-1 5.25.2 Major Stakeholders and their Apprehensions………………………………… 5-2 5.35.3 Scoping Sessions……………………………………………………………… 5-2 5.45.4 Public Meetings……………………………………………………………… 5-4 5.55.5 Future Information Disclosure Plan…………………………………………. 5-13 SECTION 6: ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 6.1 Impact Identification and Characterization…………………………………… 6-1 6.1.1 Significance Rating…………………………………………………………… 6-1 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ iii Table of Contents Sr. No. Description Page 6.2 Anticipated Impacts during Planning/Design Phase………………………….. 6-4 6.2.1 Selection of Appropriate Technology………………………………………… 6-4 6.2.2 Improved Drainage System…………………………………………………... 6-4 6.2.3 Topography…………………………………………………………………… 6-4 6.2.4 Land Acquisition and Resettlement…………………………………………... 6-5 6.2.5 Physical/Cultural Resources………………………………………………….. 6-5 6.2.6 Tree Cutting………………………………………………………………….. 6-5 6.2.7 Pollutant Load on Receiving Body…………………………………………… 6-5 6.2.8 Ground Water………………………………………………………………… 6-6 6.2.9 Improvement in Public Health, Hygiene and Sanitation…………………… 6-6 6.2.10 Public Utilities……………………………………………………………….. 6-7 6.2.11 Seismic Hazard………………………………………………………………. 6-7 6.2.12 Solid Waste…………………………………………………………………… 6-7 6.2.13 Flooding Patterns…………………………………………………………….. 6-7 6.2.14 Soil……………………………………………………………………………. 6-8 6.2.15 Environmental Enhancement & Reduction in Environmental and Health 6-9 Hazards of Open Sewerage System…………………………………………... 6.3 Potential Impacts & Mitigation Measures during the Construction Phase…… 6-11 6.3.1 Topography…………………………………………………………………… 6-11 6.3.2 Discovery of Heritage Sites/ Structures during Excavation………………….. 6-11 6.3.3 Soil……………………………………………………………………………. 6-11 6.3.4 Water Quality…………………………………………………………………. 6-12 6.3.5 Air Quality……………………………………………………………………. 6-13 6.3.6 Noise and Vibration…………………………………………………………... 6-15 6.3.7 Solid Waste (Construction, Municipal and Hazardous Waste)………………. 6-16 6.3.8 Flora………………………………………………………………………….. 6-17 6.3.9 Fauna…………………………………………………………………………. 6-17 6.3.10 Resource Conservation………………………………………………………. 6-18 6.3.11 Disposal of Slurry…………………………………………………………….. 6-19 6.3.12 Construction Camps/Camp Sites……………………………………………... 6-19 6.3.13 Health and Safety…………………………………………………………….. 6-20 6.3.14 Impacts on Livelihood……………………………………………………….. 6-22 6.3.15 Emergency Response…………………………………………………………. 6-23 6.3.16 Traffic Disruption…………………………………………………………….. 6-23 6.3.17 Employment…………………………………………………………………... 6-24 6.3.18 Breeding Ground for Disease Vector………………………………………… 6-24 6.4 Anticipated Impacts during Operation Phase………………………………… 6-24 6.4.1 Water Quality………………………………………………………………… 6-24 6.4.2 Air