Punjab Irrigated Agriculture Investment Program, Tranche 2

292 Pages·2010·2.38 MB·English

Environmental Assessment Report
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
Project Number: 37231
May 2010

Pakistan: Punjab Irrigated Agriculture Investment
Program, Tranche 2

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GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
IRRIGATION & POWER DEPARTMENT

PUNJAB IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE INVESTMENT PROGRAM-PIAIP

UPDATING FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR REHABILITATION 
AND UPGRADATION OF SULEIMANKI BARRAGE 

ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) REPORT 

May 2010 

NESPAK‐AAB‐ DMC JOINT VENTURE CONSULTANTS FOR PIAIP 

National Engineering 
Services Pakistan  AAB (Pvt.)  Development and Management 
(Pvt.) Limited  Limited  Consultants
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 PROJECT OBJECTIVE ............................................................................................................... 3
1.4 PORJECT DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................... 4
1.5 PROJECT LOCATION ............................................................................................................... 5
1.6 PROJECT AREA OF INFLUENCE ............................................................................................... 5
1.7 REVIEW OF PREVIOUS STUDIES ............................................................................................. 6
1.8 APPROACHES ADOPTED FOR THE STUDY .............................................................................. 6
CHAPTER 2: LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATION FRAMEWORK POLICY ................................................ 11
2.1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 11
2.2 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS IN PAKISTAN ....................................................................... 11
2.3 NATIONAL CONSERVATION STRATEGY ................................................................................ 11
2.4 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY .................................................................................. 11
2.5 GUIDE LINE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ............................................................... 12
2.6 ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................ 12
2.7 ENVIRONMENT‐RELATED STATUTES ................................................................................... 13
2.8 FIDIC Clauses ........................................................................................................................ 15
2.9 ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GUIDELINES ........................................................................... 15
2.10 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY STANDARDS (NEQS) 2000 ..................................... 16
2.11 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS ......................................................................................... 17
CHAPTER 3: THE PROJECT ............................................................................................................ 18
3.1 HISTORY ............................................................................................................................... 18
3.2 EXISTING BARRAGE STRUCTURE. ......................................................................................... 18
3.3 THE PROBLEM ...................................................................................................................... 21
3.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ............................................................................................ 21
3.5 LABOUR CAMP ..................................................................................................................... 22
3.7 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 23
3.8 SOURCE OF MATERIAL ......................................................................................................... 24
3.8 EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY YARD .................................................................................. 25
CHAPTER 4: BASE LINE CONDITION .............................................................................................. 27
4.1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 27
4.2 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................................... 27
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4.3 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................... 45
4.4 SOCIO‐ECONOMIC CONDITIONS ......................................................................................... 54
CHAPTER 5: STUDY OF PROJECT ALTERNATIVES ........................................................................... 74
5.1 NO PROJECT OPTION (WORST CASE SCENARIO OPTION) ................................................... 74
5.2 ADDITION OF NEW BAYS ..................................................................................................... 75
5.3 OPTION  2:  PROVISION  OF  FUSEPLUG  WEIR  AND  FLOOD  BYPASS  CHANNEL  (SELECTED 
  OPTION FOR DETAIL DESIGN) .............................................................................................. 76
CHAPTER 6: IMPACT ASSESSMENT, MITIGATION AND ENHANCEMENT MEASURES ...................... 78
6.1 POTENTIAL IMPACT SOURCES ............................................................................................. 78
6.2 IMPACTS  AND  MITIGATIION  MEASURES  ASSOCIATED  WITH  THE  IMPLEMENTATION  OF 
  THE PROJECT ........................................................................................................................ 78
6.3 IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES DURING DESIGN PHASE ....................................... 83
6.4 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE ........................... 84
6.5 OPERATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT (O&M) PHASE ............................................................ 99
CHAPTER 7: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ................................................................. 101
7.1 MITIGATION PLAN ............................................................................................................. 101
7.2 MITIGATION OF ADVERSE IMPACTS AT DESIGN PHASE .................................................... 102
7.3 MITIGATION ADVERSE IMPACT AT CONSTRUCTION PHASE ............................................. 102
7.4 MONITORING PLAN ........................................................................................................... 104
7.5 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT ....................................................................................... 160
7.6 CHANGE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................... 166
7.7 COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ..................................................................... 167
7.8 WASTE DISPOSAL PLAN ..................................................................................................... 171
7.9 ILLUSTRATED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT .............................................................................. 175
7.10 OUTLINE OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND CONTINGENCY PLAN ..................................... 177
7.11 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE) PLAN ................................................................ 179
7.12 TREE PLANTATION ............................................................................................................. 180
7.13 BORROW AREAS RESTORATION ........................................................................................ 181
7.14 LAND ACQUISITION PROCEDURE....................................................................................... 181
7.15 RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN ................................................................................................. 182
7.16  TRAINING PLAN.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………182 
7.17 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COST ........................................................................... 188 
7.18  CONCLUSION………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..199 
CHAPTER 8: PUBLIC CONSULTATION .......................................................................................... 201
8.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................ 201
8.2 LEGAL REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION ......................................................... 201
8.3 CONSULTATION METHODOLOGY ...................................................................................... 201
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8.4 OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED WITH THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION .............................................. 202
8.5 CONSULTATION AND DISCUSSION DURING IMPLEMENTATION ....................................... 204 
APPENDICES 
Appendix 2.1  National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) 
Appendix 3.1  Construction Schedule 
Appendix 4.1  Sampling Procedure and Test Results 
Appendix 4.2  Water Quality Guidelines and Standards 

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List of Figures
Figure-1.1: Project Location Map
Figure-1.2 Overall Environment Study Area Map
Figure-1.3: Suleimanki Barrage Environment Study Area Map
Figure-3.1: Project Layout of Selected Works Scheme
Figure-4.1: Seismic Zoning Map of Pakistan
Figure-4.2: Flood Plan near Suleimanki Barrage
Figure-4.3: Tree Count Falling in Proposed Flood Bypass Channel Map
Figure-7.1: Proposed Traffic Management Map

List of Tables
Table-2.1: Effluent Discharge Standards Applicable to the Works
Table-2.2: Gaseous Emission Levels
Table-2.3: Noise Emission Levels
Table-3.1: Source of Raw Material
Table-4.1: Surface Salinity Statistics
Table-4.2: Average River Flows Upstream of the Sulemanki Barrage (MAF
Table-4.3: Peak Discharge of Prominent Years in River Sutlej at Suleimanki Barrage
Table-4.4: Laboratory Analysis Report of Surface Water Samples
Table-4.5: Laboratory Analysis Report of Surface Water Samples (FAO limits
Table-4.6 Groundwater Test Results
Table-4.7: Groundwater Quality for Irrigation Purpose
Table-4.8: Shallow Ground Water Quality within Canal Command Areas
Table-4.9: Setlement Structure
Table-4.10: Religion
Table-4.11: Languages
Table-4.12: Demographic Characteristics
Table-4.13: Age Distribution of Sample Respondents by household Categories
Table-4.14: Households Distribution According to Caste
Table-4.15: Education Level of Sample Population
Table-4.16: Occupation
Table-4.17: Habitation
Table-4.18: Source of Drinking Water
Table-4.19: Source of Light
Table-6.1: Project Evaluation of Environmental Impacts

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Table-7.1: Traffic Survey Conducted at Suleimanki Barrage
Table-7.2: Environmental Monitoring Plan for the Construction Phase
Table-7.3: Environment & Management Cost
Table-8.1: Employment Opportunity at Suleimanki Barrage Rehabilitation Work
Table-8.2: Public Consultation
List of Plates
Plate 4.1: A view of Female Participation in Household Relating Task
Plate 4.2: A view of females participation for livestock activities
Plate 4.3: A view of Kacha Affected House
Plate 4.4: Right Side Divide Wall and Fish Ladder Upstream
Plate 4.5: Left Side Divide Wall and Fish Ladder Upstream
Plate 4.6: Fazillka Drain entering Barrage Pond from India
Plate 4.7: Bela Developed in Left Pocket of Pond Area
Plate 4.8: Consultation with Wildlife Staff at Wildlife Public Park
Plate 4.9: Consultation with Fishing Department at Suleimanki Barrage
Plate 5.1 Collected During the Consultation with Wildlife Staff
Plate 5.2 Collected During the Consultation with Fishery Staff
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List of Abbreviation

ADB Asian Development Bank
amsl Above Mean Sea Level
AOI Area of Influence
BOD Biological Oxygen Demand
BC Before Construction
CCA Cultivable Command Area
CMS Conservation of Migratory Species
COD Chemical Oxygen Demand
COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
DC During Construction
EC Electrical Conductivity
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EMMP Environmental Management & Monitoring Plan
EMP Environmental Management Plan
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
EPAs Environmental Protection Agencies
ESIA Environmental & Social Impact Assessment
FAO Food and Agriculture Organization
GCA Gross Cultivated Area
GoP Government of Punjab
IPD Irrigation and Power Department
LMB Left Marginal Bund
LRE Left Retaining Embankment
IEE Initial Environmental Examination
IWT Indus Water Treaty
M&E Monitoring and Evaluation
NCS National Conservation Strategy
NEQS National Environmental Quality Standards
NOC No-Objection Certificate
O&M Operation and Maintenance
P&D Planning and Development Department
PEPA Pakistan Environmental Protection Act
PEPC Pakistan Environmental Protections Council
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PMO Project Management Office
PPC Pakistan Penal Code
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
RSC Residual Sodium Carbonate
RD Reduced Distance
RMB Right Marginal Bund
RRE Right Retaining Embankment
SAR Sodium Adsorption Ratio
SCARP Salinity Control and Reclamation Project
SEMU Social & Environmental Management Unit
SFA Social Frame Work Agreement
SMO SCARPS Monitoring Organization
SOP Survey of Pakistan
SSOP Soil Survey of Pakistan
TDS Total Dissolved Solids
US-EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
WAPDA Water and Power Development Authority
WHO World Health Organization
WWF Worldwide Fund for Nature

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UNITS AND CONVERSION FACTORS

Length

1 inch = 25.4 millimeters
1 meter = 3.281 ft
1 mile = 1609 meters = 1760 yards = 5280 ft

Area

1 sq. m = 10.76 sq. ft = 1.196 sq. yd
1 hectares = 2.47 Acres = 10,000 sq. m
1 sq. km = 100 hectares

Volume

1 US wet gallon = 0.833 imperial gallon = 3.785 liters
1 US dry gallon = 0.967 imperial gallon = 4.404 liters
1 cu. meters = 35.28 cu. ft

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