Samoa Aviation Investment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan Faleolo International Airport (APW) PACIFIC AVIATION INVESTMENT PROGRAM Samoa Aviation Investment Project (SAIP) Faleolo International Airport (APW) Environmental and Social Impact Assessment & Management Plan, Upolu Island Version 6, April 2017 Prepared by PAIP Technical and Fiduciary Services Unit Adapted from AECOM New Zealand Ltd SAIP Integrated Environmental and Social Management Plan – Faleolo International Airport (APW), Revision B, August 2016 1 Revision 6 v4 – April 2017 Adapted from AECOM IESMP APW Aug 2016 Samoa Aviation Investment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan Faleolo International Airport (APW) Quality Information Document Samoa Aviation Investment Project (SAIP) Faleolo International Airport Environmental and Social Management Plan, Upolu Island Date 20 April 2017 Prepared by Kate Walker, Safeguard Specialist, TFSU Revision History Authorised Revision Revision Details Date Name/Position 0 July 2015 Client comments INECO SMEC 1 September Client comments INECO SMEC 2015 2 May 2016 TSFU comments INECO SMEC 3 June 2016 TSFU comments INECO SMEC 4 July 2016 Include additional design works INECO SMEC 5 August 2016 TFSU Comments INECO SMEC 6 April 2016 TFSU Rewrite of SAIP PESMP to Lasale Cocker include all project elements and update PESMP PAIP Project Manager 2 Revision 6 v4 – April 2017 Adapted from AECOM IESMP APW Aug 2016 Samoa Aviation Investment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan Faleolo International Airport (APW) Contents 1 Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................... 10 2 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 12 2.1 Background ............................................................................................................................ 12 2.2 Project Location ..................................................................................................................... 12 2.3 Purpose of Report.................................................................................................................. 13 2.3.1 Environmental Safeguards Document Hierarchy and Development ............................ 14 2.3.2 PESMP Methodology ..................................................................................................... 15 3 Description of Works ..................................................................................................................... 17 3.1 Current situation ................................................................................................................... 17 3.1.1 Pavements ..................................................................................................................... 17 3.1.2 Drainage......................................................................................................................... 17 3.2 Description of Works ............................................................................................................. 18 3.2.1 Overview of Works ........................................................................................................ 18 3.2.2 Lot 1: Temporary Surface Treatments ........................................................................... 19 3.2.3 Lot 2: Design and rehabilitate airside pavements ......................................................... 20 3.2.4 Lot 2: Upgrade to Airfield Drainage Systems ................................................................. 23 3.2.5 Lot 2: Installation of civil works for airfield lighting ...................................................... 24 3.2.6 Lot 2: Refuelling system ................................................................................................. 24 3.2.7 Lot 3: Navigation Aids, Airfield Lighting, ATC Communications Systems and Power Supply 25 3.3 Alternatives ........................................................................................................................... 27 3.4 Construction Methodology ................................................................................................... 28 3.4.1 Method of Works Plan ................................................................................................... 28 3.4.2 Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 28 3.4.3 Aggregate Supply ........................................................................................................... 28 3.4.4 Construction Camps and Laydown Areas ...................................................................... 30 3.4.5 Haul Routes.................................................................................................................... 32 3.4.6 Hazardous Substances ................................................................................................... 33 3.4.7 Waste ............................................................................................................................. 33 3.4.8 Health and Safety .......................................................................................................... 34 3.4.9 Duration and Timing of Construction Activities ............................................................ 34 4 Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework ................................................................................ 35 4.1 National Requirements .......................................................................................................... 35 3 Revision 6 v4 – April 2017 Adapted from AECOM IESMP APW Aug 2016 Samoa Aviation Investment Project Environmental and Social Management Plan Faleolo International Airport (APW) 4.2 Development Consents ......................................................................................................... 35 4.3 International Obligations ....................................................................................................... 38 4.4 World Bank Policy .................................................................................................................. 39 5 Natural and Social Environment .................................................................................................... 40 5.1 Physical Environment ............................................................................................................ 40 5.1.1 Location and Geography ................................................................................................ 40 5.1.2 Climate ........................................................................................................................... 41 5.1.3 Soil and Geology ............................................................................................................ 41 5.1.4 Water Resources ........................................................................................................... 41 5.1.5 Land Use Around APW .................................................................................................. 42 5.1.6 Coastal Flood Hazard Zone ............................................................................................ 43 5.2 Biological Environment .......................................................................................................... 44 5.2.1 Marine Biodiversity ....................................................................................................... 44 5.2.2 Terrestrial Biodiversity .................................................................................................. 44 5.2.3 Conservation Areas on Upolu ........................................................................................ 45 5.2.4 Rare or Endangered Species .......................................................................................... 45 5.3 Socio-Economic Conditions ................................................................................................... 45 5.3.1 Population and Demographics ...................................................................................... 45 5.3.2 Education and Health .................................................................................................... 46 5.3.3 Livelihoods and Economic Activities .............................................................................. 46 5.3.4 Land Tenure and Rights ................................................................................................. 46 5.4 Projected Climate Changes and Impacts ............................................................................... 46 6 Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement .................................................................................. 49 6.1 Background and approach ..................................................................................................... 49 6.2 Outcomes of Consultations to Date ...................................................................................... 50 6.2.1 Key Outcomes ................................................................................................................ 51 6.2.2 Summary ........................................................................................................................ 54 6.3 Disclosure .............................................................................................................................