Operational excellence for results that matter ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REPORT Rehabilitation of Maslakh Road and Makroyan New Bridge Japan International Cooperation Agency – JICA Program for the Kabul Metropolitan Area Development 2017 Japan Internation Cooperation The Islamic Republic of Kabul Municiaplity Agency Afghanistan © UNOPS 2017 1 Operational excellence for results that matter Contents 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................. 5 2. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 5 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ................................................................................................ 6 3.1. Description of the site / location ............................................................................................... 6 4. Description of the works .................................................................................................................... 7 4.1. Maslakh Road ............................................................................................................................. 7 4.2. Makroyan Bridge ........................................................................................................................ 7 5. LEGISLATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS........................................................................... 8 6. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ..................................................................................... 8 6.1. Climate ......................................................................................................................................... 8 6.2. Water Resource ........................................................................................................................ 11 6.3. Topography ............................................................................................................................... 11 6.3.1. Mkaroyan Bridge .............................................................................................................. 11 6.3.2. Maslakh Road ................................................................................................................... 11 6.4. Geology and Soil ...................................................................................................................... 11 6.4.1. General Geology .............................................................................................................. 11 6.5. Description of the biological environment ............................................................................. 12 6.6. Description of the socio-economic environment .................................................................. 12 6.6.1. Papulation .......................................................................................................................... 12 6.6.2. Air Quality .......................................................................................................................... 13 6.6.3. Transportation ................................................................................................................... 13 6.6.3.1. Road Networks ............................................................................................................. 13 6.6.3.2. Airports ........................................................................................................................... 14 6.6.3.3. Railway ........................................................................................................................... 14 7. POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF THE PROJET ................................................................................... 15 7.1. Soils and Geology .................................................................................................................... 15 7.2. Surface Water ........................................................................................................................... 16 7.3. Solid Waste ............................................................................................................................... 16 © UNOPS 2017 2 Operational excellence for results that matter 7.4. Air Quality .................................................................................................................................. 17 7.5. Noise and Vibration .................................................................................................................. 17 7.6. Traffic ......................................................................................................................................... 17 7.7. Mines .......................................................................................................................................... 18 7.8. Land acquisition ........................................................................................................................ 18 7.9. Ecological Environment ........................................................................................................... 18 7.10. Socio economic Environment ............................................................................................. 19 7.10.1. Compensation Plan ...................................................................................................... 19 7.10.2. Employment Opportunities .......................................................................................... 19 7.10.3. Resource Use ............................................................................................................... 19 7.10.4. Daily Living and Movement Patterns ......................................................................... 19 7.10.5. Health, Safety and Hygiene ........................................................................................ 20 7.10.6. Socio economic Benefits ............................................................................................. 20 8. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES ................................................................................................... 20 9. PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ............................................................. 20 9.1. Institutional Requirement for Environmental Management ................................................ 20 9.1.1. Institutional Framework ................................................................................................... 20 9.1.2. Environmental Management ........................................................................................... 21 9.1.3. Environmental Monitoring Program ............................................................................... 21 10. Annexes ........................................................................................................................................... 31 © UNOPS 2017 3 Operational excellence for results that matter ABBREVIATIONS UNOPS UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR PROJECT SERVICES TSP TRANSPORT SECTOR PORTFOLIO ADB ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK PMO PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE EA EXECUTING AGENCY EMMP ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITROING PLAN O&M OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE KM KABUL MUNICIPALITY © UNOPS 2017 4 Operational excellence for results that matter 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Findings of the Environmental Review report reveal that no major negative environmental impacts are likely to occur due to construction and operation of 1.7km Maslkh road and 50m Makroyan new Bridge. The potential negative environmental impacts associated with the construction activities are relatively minor in comparison to the significant environmental and social benefits resulting from project operation. The implementation of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) which details the mitigation measures, implementation responsibilities, and monitoring plan as defined in this report will result to minimal adverse impacts. The project will have minor adverse impacts that include temporary effect on noise and air quality due to construction activities, disposition of solid wastes, and minor effects on plants, visual intrusion. The positive impacts including reduced health risk, development of small to medium sized enterprises, reduce traffic rush on adjacent roads, reduce in the air pollution. Each environmental problem area was investigated and the magnitude of the impacts on ecosystem determined. Wherever adverse impacts were identified, rational and comprehensive mitigation measures were specified. Further, the contractor will implement the mitigation measures identified in the Environmental Review Report while UNOPS-TSP Afghanistan as implementation and Supervision Consultants will conduct regular monitoring to ensure contractor’s compliance with applicable provisions of the EMP. The environmental management and monitoring will be considered for sustainability of the project. Potential environmental impacts have been identified and measures developed to mitigate impacts. The local local authorities expressed support for the project during the consultations as they clearly realized the benefit to the Kabul roads’ condition and traffic system. Based on the results of the Environmental Review Report, the adverse environmental impact of the project can be minimized to acceptable levels by implementing mitigation measure. 2. INTRODUCTION The project Outline Design has been approved by the Government of Japan thru JICA funding,