Environmental Monitoring Report Semiannual Report (March–August 2019) Project Number: 49469-007 Loan Number: 3775 February 2021 India: Mumbai Metro Rail Systems Project Mumbai Metro Rail Line-2B Prepared by Mumbai Metropolitan Development Region, Mumbai for the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank. This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. ABBREVATION ADB - Asian Development Bank ADF - Asian Development Fund CSC - construction supervision consultant AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome EA - execution agency EIA - environmental impact assessment EARF - environmental assessment and review framework EMP - environmental management plan EMR - environmental Monitoring Report ESMS - environmental and social management system GPR - Ground Penetrating Radar GRM - Grievance Redressal Mechanism IEE - initial environmental examination MMRDA - Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority MML - Mumbai Metro Line PAM - project administration manual SHE - Safety Health & Environment Management Plan SPS - Safeguard Policy Statement WEIGHTS AND MEASURES km - Kilometer m - Meter NOTES In this report, "$" refers to US dollars CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................. i I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 3 II. COMPLIANCE OF SAFEGUARDS PROVISIONS UNDER LOAN AGREEMENTS .......16 III. COMPLIANCE TO PROJECT ADMINISTRATION MANUAL .........................................19 IV. COMPLIANCE TO THE CIVIL WORKS CONTRACT AGREEMENT .............................23 V. COMPLIANCE TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN .............................25 VI. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING .......................................................37 VII. CONCLUSION ..............................................................................................................43 ANNEXURE Annexure 1: Photo log of work Progress ..................................................................................44 Annexure 2: Records of SHE Trainings ....................................................................................45 Annexure 3: Sample format of Monthly SHE report ..................................................................51 Annexure 4: Sample Ambient Noise Monitoring Report ............................................................53 Annexure 5: Sample Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Report .....................................................54 Annexure 6: Letter of Exemption of Environmental Clearance of Mumbai Metro Line from MoEF&CC ............................................................................................................56 Annexure 7: Letter: Consent to Operate letter from Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board .57 Annexure 8: Route map of Muck disposal site and their photographs .....................................62 Annexure 9: Request letter (Application) for Permission of Tree felling. ...................................65 Annexure 10: Summary of Tree cutting/Transplantation for Line 2B .........................................66 Annexure 11: Forest Clearance of 0.2ha Mangrove areas for Line 2B .....................................67 Annexure 12: Status of CRZ Clearance for Line-2B .................................................................69 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. This report is the semi-annual report on environmental and social safeguards compliance of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Authority for Line 2B Project. It covers the period from 1 March 2019 to 31 August 2019 for Mumbai Metro. 2. Mumbai does have a very good transportation system but has not been able to keep pace with the increasing demand. The carrying capacity of the Rail and bus-based system has been increased considerably over the last 4 – 5 decades but traffic has increased much faster. Due to various constraints of existing system as also the limitations in increasing their carrying capacity, a new Mass Rapid Transit System is essential to take care for the next few decades. 3. A master plan has been prepared and various corridors finalized. The master plan includes a total length of 338 kms. The 2B network will cover D.N. Nagar to Mandale (total length 23.643km) for providing seamless transportation for the Citizens of Mumbai. 4. Mumbai Metro Line – 2B route length is 23.643 Km & is designed completely on elevated corridor comprising of 20 stations. It will provide interconnectivity among the existing Western Express Highway, Eastern Express Highway, Western Railway, Central Railway, Monorail, Metro Line 1 (Ghatkopar to Versova) and Metro Line 2A (Dahisar to D N Nagar), Metro Line 4 (Wadala to Kasarvadavali) & Metro Line 3 (Colaba to SEEPZ) under implementation & also provide connectivity between the Eastern & Western Suburban Mumbai. 5. Implementation of D. N. Nagar to Mandale corridor of Mumbai Metro Project, including all the works mentioned in the DPR for a length of 23.6 KM will be Executed by MMRDA for which consortium of Ayesa Ingenieria, Italfer, Consulting Engineering Group & Ayesa India Ltd (AICA) appointed as General Consultant. 6. The environmental safeguards of the project are being implemented in compliance with the loan covenants, project agreement and contractors are complying with the proposed mitigation measures described in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP); Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Manual and the contract specifications. The implementation of environmental safeguards is being monitored at Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority level. With exception of few issues the project is being implemented in compliance with project requirement. 7. The construction works are proceeding in accordance with the provisions of the EMP such as review of monitoring reports, regulatory compliance action plan and approval by MMRDA. 8. Civil Administration, MMRDA and AICA GC has ensured round the clock availability of Rescue team consisting of Ambulance, Civil defense, Earth moving Machines & Crane. This is to ensure quick response to any problem which may arise during construction. 9. MMRDA and AICA GC officials have regularly been meeting with the local people and business associations in the project area to inform them about the construction works. Measures have been taken to address concerns of the local businesses such as stopping of work and providing proper pathways for customers during festivals. All reports and information on the project are disclosed on the MMRDA website. In addition, MMRDA has a full-time Public Relation Officer dealing with media/press issues and maintains a Facebook page and twitter account for disclosing project information and responding to queries and concerns from the general public. ii 10. Various proactive measures are being taken to implement project in compliance with requirements, prevent damages to heritage structures, coordination with relevant agencies, communicate with the public and address grievances of the local public. 11. Salient Features of Metro Rail Systems Project is funded by ADB which includes Line 2A, 2B & 7. Hence salient features of all these 3 lines are provided below: Table 1: Salient feature of Project Project Features Line No. 2A Line No. 7 (Dahisar (E) –DN Line No. 2B (D N. (Dahisar (East) – Description Nagar Nagar–Mandale) Andheri (East)) Elevated Route (km) 18.6 23.6 16.475 Stations (All Elevated) 17 20 13 Total Capital Cost (in crores) 6410 10,986 6,208 Financial Internal Rate of Return 10.91% 10.78% 8.43% Economical Internal Rate of Return 25.33% 25.20% 22.54% No of Coaches 378 (Line 2A + Line 2B + Line 7) Foundation Stone 11.10.2015 24.12.2016 11.10.2015 Expected date of Commercial Dec. 2020 Dec. 2021 Dec. 2020 Operation Mode of execution EPC EPC EPC 3 I. INTRODUCTION A. Purpose of the Report 1. The objective of environmental monitoring is to allow ADB and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) gather information to: i. evaluate the environmental management plan (EMP) progress by establishing compliance status, detect and correct on-conformances, ii. identify unanticipated impacts and implement necessary mitigation measures, and iii. provide evidence to support enforcement of penalty provisions of the civil works contract to deter non-compliance. 2. Environmental monitoring and disclosure of semi-annual monitoring reports is an ADB requirement for environmental category-B projects like Mumbai metro Rail Line-2B. Environmental monitoring is part of project implementation process to be complied by both ADB and MMRDA. The preparation and submission of the semi-annual monitoring reports are the responsibilities of MMRDA while ADB is responsible for supervision and guidance. B. Project Description 3. Background. Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, is the fastest developing city in India and also the commercial capital of India. It is the land of Finance, Trade and Entertainment. The city displays a cosmopolitan character which is reflected in its cuisine, culture,