ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED ODEGALLA RESORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT GAAFU ALIFU ATOLL May 2019 Prepared for Mohamed Ali Janah Consultant CDE Consulting, Maldives EIA for the proposed Odegalla Resort Development Project Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................. i List of Figures ............................................................................................................................... vii List of Tables ................................................................................................................................. ix List of Abbreviations ..................................................................................................................... xi Acknowledgement ........................................................................................................................ xii Lead Consultant’s Declaration ..................................................................................................... xiii Proponent’s Declaration............................................................................................................... xiv Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................... xv 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 2 1.1 Purpose of the EIA ........................................................................................................... 2 1.2 Project Title ...................................................................................................................... 2 1.3 Project Proponent ............................................................................................................. 2 1.4 Project Scope Summary ................................................................................................... 2 1.5 Project tasks completed .................................................................................................... 3 1.6 Project Location ............................................................................................................... 3 1.7 Project Background .......................................................................................................... 8 1.8 Project Objectives and Rationale ..................................................................................... 8 1.8.1 Rationale from the industry perspective ....................................................................... 8 1.8.2 Rationale from proponent’s perspective ....................................................................... 8 1.9 Consultants, Contractors and Government Institutions.................................................... 9 1.10 Project Financing.............................................................................................................. 9 1.11 EIA Scope and Terms of Reference ................................................................................. 9 1.12 Assessment Methodology .............................................................................................. 10 1.12.1 General Approach ...................................................................................................... 10 1.12.2 The Study Area............................................................................................................ 10 1.12.3 Field Observations ..................................................................................................... 12 1.12.4 Desk Study Review ...................................................................................................... 15 1.12.5 Key Stakeholder Consultation .................................................................................... 16 1.12.6 Data Analysis .............................................................................................................. 17 1.12.7 Report Format ............................................................................................................ 17 1.13 Study Team Members .................................................................................................... 17 1.14 Other Ongoing projects in the Vicinity .......................................................................... 17 Prepared by: CDE Consulting Page|i EIA for the proposed Odegalla Resort Development Project 1.15 Potential Data Gaps and Limitations of the study .......................................................... 18 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................... 20 2.1 Project Outline and Key Features................................................................................... 20 2.1.1 Project Features ......................................................................................................... 20 2.1.2 Concept Master Plan .................................................................................................. 23 2.2 Detailed Description of Project Components ................................................................. 23 2.2.1 Dredging and Land Reclamation ............................................................................... 23 2.2.2 Island Transport Infrastructure .................................................................................. 26 2.2.3 Coastal Protection ...................................................................................................... 27 2.2.4 Back-Of The-House and Administrative Infrastructure ............................................. 27 2.2.5 Guest Accommodation ................................................................................................ 28 2.2.6 Guest Facilities ........................................................................................................... 28 2.2.7 Utilities – Sewerage, power and water infrastructure ............................................... 29 2.2.8 Construction Waste Management and Disposal ........................................................ 39 2.2.9 Landscaping................................................................................................................ 40 2.2.10 Resort Operations ....................................................................................................... 40 2.3 Work Methodology ........................................................................................................ 41 2.3.1 Site Clearance............................................................................................................. 41 2.3.2 Dredging and Reclamation ......................................................................................... 41 2.3.3 Mobilisation of Equipment and Materials .................................................................. 41 2.3.4 Construction System ................................................................................................... 42 2.3.5 Dewatering, Excavation and Pipeline Installation ..................................................... 42 2.3.6 Construction Overwater ............................................................................................. 42 2.4 Construction process and program ................................................................................. 44 2.4.1 Overall program ......................................................................................................... 44 2.4.2 Construction Sequence and Staging ........................................................................... 44 2.5 Work Force and Services ............................................................................................... 45 2.5.1 Workforce ................................................................................................................... 45 2.5.2 Material Storage, Site Office and Worker’s Accommodation .................................... 45 2.5.3 Services ....................................................................................................................... 46 2.5.4 Hours of Operation ..................................................................................................... 46 2.5.5 Procurement ............................................................................................................... 46 2.5.6 Construction Waste Management and Disposal ........................................................ 46 2.5.7 Pollution Control Measures ....................................................................................... 47 2.5.8 Health and Safety Measures ....................................................................................... 47 2.5.9 Fire Prevention ........................................................................................................... 47 Prepared by: CDE Consulting Page|ii EIA for the proposed Odegalla Resort Development Project 2.6 Demand on Infrastructure and Services ......................................................................... 48 2.7 Summary of Project Inputs and Outputs ........................................................................ 48 3 POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK .............................................................................. 51 3.1 Relevant Legislation ......................................................................................................