LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BANGLADESH MULTIPURPOSE DISASTER SHELTER PROJECT DESIGN AND SUPERVISION CONSULTANCY SERVICES CONTRACT PACKAGE NO. LGED/MDSP/D3.2/SD-1 PHASE-1 FINAL REPORT REPORT NO. 10 June, 2016 SUBMITTED BY THE DESIGN AND SUPERVISION CONSULTANTS JOINT VENTURE OF CDM SMITH INC. OF USA AND DDC LTD. OF BANGLADESH ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The MDSP Design and Supervision Consultancy (D & SC) Team wishes to acknowledge the excellent support received from the World Bank Task Team Leader Ms. Anna O’Donnell and the full team at the World Bank Dhaka Office headed by the Co-Task Team Leader Ms. Swarna Kazi during the implementation of the MDSP Phase-1. The D & SC Team is extremely thankful to Mr. Abdur Rashid Khan, Project Director (PD)of MDSP, and Mr. Javed Karim, Deputy Project Director (DPD), MDSP for the excellent and valuable guidance and encouragement given, facilitates the Team’s tasks. The tremendous help received from LGED officials of ECRRP, particularly from Mr. Sheik Anis (DPD) and Mr. Atikul Islam (SRAE) is greatly appreciated. Cooperation received from the LGED District Executive Engineers, Upazila Engineers, Upazila Office Staffs, Local Government Officials, School Management Committee, Union Chairmen and the community members was commendable. Last but not least, the enormous support and assistance received from the Team Leader of D& S Consultants, ECRRP, is gratefully acknowledged. i LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS BWDB Bangladesh Water Development Board SPARRSO Space Research and Remote Sensing Organization of Bangladesh CBO Community-Based Organization CPP Cyclone Preparedness Program CS Cyclone Shelter D&S Design and Supervision DMB Disaster Management Bureau DMC Disaster Management Committee DMRF Disaster Management Response Fund/Facility DRR Disaster Risk Reduction ECRRP Emergency 2007 Cyclone Recovery and Restoration Project EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMF Environmental Management Framework EMP Environmental Management Plan FAO Food and Agriculture Organization FGD Focus Group Discussion GIS Geographic information system GOB Government of Bangladesh GPS Global Positioning System ICR Implementation Completion Report IDA International Development Association IEE Initial Environmental Examination KII Key Informant Interview LGED Local Government Engineering Department M&E Monitoring and Evaluation MDSP Multipurpose Disaster Shelter Project MLGCRD Ministry of Local Governments, Cooperatives and Rural Development MOA Ministry of Agriculture MOFDM Ministry of Food and Disaster Management MOFL Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock MOP Ministry of Planning MOWR Ministry of Water Resources MTRR Mid-Term Review Report NGO Non-Government Organization PAP Project Affected Person PIU Project Implementation Unit PDO Project Development Objective RCC Reinforced Cement Concrete TDF Tribal Development Framework TOR Terms of Reference WB World Bank ii TABLE OF CONTENT Acknowledgements………………………………………………………………………………. I List of abbreviations……………………………………………………………………………… Ii CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION………….………………………………........................ 1 1.1 Project Background…………………………………………………………………………………… 1 1.2 Project Development Objectives………………………………………………………………… 2 1.3 Project Extent And Location………………………………………………………………………… 2 1.4 Design And Supervision (D&S) Consulting Services……………………………………… 5 1.4.1 Objectives of the D & S Consultancy…………………………………………………………… 5 1.4.2 Phasing of consulting services……………………………………………………………………. 5 1.5 General scope of consultancy services on the Phase -1………………….............. 6 1.6 Project management and implementation arrangements………………………… 7 1.7 Consultants’ Staff……………………………………………………………………………………… 10 CHAPTER 2 – DATABASE UPDATING……………………………………………………… 11 2.1 DSSP-1 Database………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 2.1.1 Observations of LGED on DSSP-1 Database……………………………………………… 13 2.2 Methodology adopted for updating the ………….………………………………………….. 13 2.2.1 Desk Studies………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14 2.2.1.1 Cyclones in Bangladesh………………………………………………….……………………………. 14 2.2.1.2 Potential Future Inundation Zones in a Changing Climate..………………………… 15 2.2.1.3 District wise desk study findings………………………………………………………………… 17 2.2.2 Field Data Collection…………………………………………………………………………………… 29 2.2.2.1 Consultation and Particpation……………………………………………………………………… 32 2.3 MDSP Database Preparation………………………………………………………………………. 34 2.4 Prioritization of Shelter Locations...…………………………………………………………… 35 2.4.1 Selection of probable sub projects for the project preparation………… 40 CHAPTER 3 – SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT…………………………………………… 44 3.1 Social Issues………………………………………………………………………………………………… 44 3.2 Objectives of Social Impact Assessment……………………………………………………… 45 3.3 Methodology of Social Impact Assessment…………………………….………………… 46 3.4 Outcomes of the Social Assessment……………………………………………………………. 47 3.4.1 Coordination with the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education………………….. 47 3.4.2 Engagement of School Management Committees……………………………………… 47 3.4.3 Strengthening the Cyclone Preparedness Program (CPP) 48 3.5 Review of Applicable Legal Policies and Entitlement Framework……………… 48 3.6 Disclosure, Consultation and Participation……………………………………................ 49 3.7 Institutional Arrangement and Grievance Redress Mechanism………………… 50 3.7.1 GRC at the Grassroots/Sub project Site Level………………………………………………. 50 3.7.2 GRC at the District Level……………………………………………………………………………… 50 3.7.3 Procedure to be followed in forming GRC………………………………………………….. 51 3.8 Social Impacts, Mitigation Plan and Budget….……………………………………………… 51 3.9 Monitoring and Evaluation of Social Mitigation Plan ………..……………………… 53 CHAPTER 4 - RESETTLEMENT ASPECTS…………………………………………………… 55 4.1 Potential Impact under the project….……………………………………………………… 55 4.2 Basic Principles in Selection, Design and Implementation of Sub Projects… 55 4.3 Social Management and Resettlement Policy Framework………………………… 56 4.4 Resettlement in the Legal Context of Bangladesh……………………………………… 57 4.5 Guidelines for using public and private land……………………………………………… 59 4.6 Principles to avoid or minimize land acquisition and displacement…..………... 59 iii 4.7 Principles to be followed to mitigate adverse impact………….……………………… 60 4.8 Land Acquisition…………………….…………………………………………………………………… 60 4.9 Eligibility for getting Compensation/Assistance…………………………………………… 63 4.10 Entitlement Matrix………………………………………………………………………………………. 68 4.11 Preparation of Resettlement Action Plan …………………………….…………………….. 68 4.12 Community Consultation…………………………………………………..………………………… 69 4.13 Grievance Redress Procedure………………………………….…………………………………. 70 CHAPTER 5 - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT………………………………………… 71 5.1 Environmental Policies and Guidelines……………………………………………………….. 71 5.1.1 Environmental Policies of Bangladesh Government and the World Bank…… 71 5.1.2 Project Category…………………….…………………………………………………………………… 72 5.1.3 Environmental Clearance Procedure………………………………………………………….. 72 5.2 Methodology followed for Environmental Assessment……………………………… 75 5.3 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures.……………………………………… 77 5.4 Environmental Management Plan/s.....…………………………….…………............... 78 5.5 Institutional Arrangement for Safeguard Compliance.………………………………. 79 5.6 Access to Information………………………………………………….............................. 80 CHAPTER 6 - HYDROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT.…………………………………………. 81 6.1 Purpose of the Hydrological Assessment…………………………………………………… 81 6.1.1 Objective of the Hydrological Assessment….…………………………………………….. 81 6.2 Data needed for Hydrological Assessment.………………………………………………… 81 6.3 Geophysical Processes and Geomorphic Expressions through Flood............ 84 6.4 The Hydrology of the Project Area…………………………..…………………………………. 87 6.4.1 The Climate and the Climatic Sub-Regions………………………………………………….. 87 6.4.2 Rainfall and its Intensities throughout the Year…………………………………………… 89 6.4.3 Soil and Surface Runoff in Project Area………………………………………………………. 89 6.4.4 Ground Water Resources and Water Quality……………………………………………… 89 6.4.5 Wind Pattern and Cyclone………………………………………………………………………….. 93 6.4.6 Tropical Cyclone and Storm Surges in the Project Area………………………........ 93 6.5 Hydrological Impact on the Project & Bangladesh…………………………………….. 97 CHAPTER 7 - ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF MDSP……………………………………….. 98 7.1 Project Benefits………………………………………………………………………………………… 98 7.2 Economic Analysis……………………………………………………………………………………… 99 7.3 Overall Economic Internal Rate of Return (EIRR)……………………………………….. 100 CHAPTER 8 - PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY LEVEL DESIGNS…………………. 106 8.1 General Issues on Designs……………………………………………………………………….. 106 8.2 ECRRP RCC Designs………………………………………………………………………………….. 106 8.3 Review of Designs for the first two packages………………………………………….. 107 8.4 Overall Review of Designs……………………………………………………………………….. 108 8.5 Sub Soil Investigations…………………………………………………………………………….. 112 8.5.1 General Investigation Aspects………………………………………………………………… 112 8.6 Boring Method………………………………………………………………………………………… 112 8.7 Design and Engineering Aspects…………………………………………………………….. 114 8.8 Foundation Analysis and Design…………………………………………………………….. 119 CHAPTER 9 - PROCUREMENT AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.............. 120 9.1 Procurement………………………………………………………………….......................... 120 9.1.1 Procurement Panel………………………………………………………………………………. 120 9.1.2 Procurement Packaging………………………………………………………………………….. 120 9.2 Tentative Project Implementation Plan………………………………………............ 123 iv 9.3 Financial Management………………………………………………………..................... 123 CHAPTER 10 - ICT MONITORING…………………………………………………………. 127 10.1 General Use of ICT Monitoring…………………………………………………………………