DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17730081
title: Table 11 - 4 in Saidabad Water Treatment Plant Project, Phase III

description: Table 11-4: Monitoring issues/ requirements during construction phase of the project (Original Table 44)
Environmental/Social IssueMonitoring requirements/issuesAir pollution› Construction materials should be properly covered while hauled and stored, roads properly cleaned, and water sprayed in order to minimize concentration of dust in air.› Use of equipment like stone crushers, which produce excessive noise as well as generate particulate matter must not be used close to human settlement.› Concentration of particulate matter within and around the project site should be measured, at least once every three months, and air quality management plan should be revised, if needed.› Avoid excessive air pollution near the ECA area and threatened species, report incidents/accidents to management involving threatened species, specific attention/monitoring should be shown while working near ECA.› Ensure that all project vehicles are in good operating condition› Spray water on dry surfaces/ unpaved roads regularly reduce dust generation (Pave access roads)› Maintain adequate moisture content of soil during transportation, compaction and handling› Sprinkle and cover stockpiles of loose materials (e.g., fine aggregates).› Not using equipment such as stone crushers at site, which produce significant amount of particulate matterNoise pollution› Equipment producing excessive noise should not be operated after dark.› Use of equipment like stone crushers, which produce excessive noise as well as particulate matter must not be used at the site.› Vehicle movement to and from the site should be properly managed in order to ensure that this causes minimum disturbance to the people living in the surrounding areas.› Avoid excessive noise near the ECA area and threatened species; no noise pollution must be measures whilst working near ECA and threatened species.Traffic congestion› Hauling of materials and equipment to and from project sites should preferably be done after the regular working hours, avoiding school times, so that it causes minimum disturbances to the regular traffic in and around the project site.› Contractor should take responsibility of proper traffic flow and management within the immediate vicinity of the project site.Change in drainage (i.e. excessive drainage and drainage congestion)› Appropriate measures should be taken to avoid any kind of temporary drainage congestion during construction activities such as keeping existing drains clear, building alternative drainage line/network, where an existing drainage canal has been filled up.› Similar measures will be taken at accommodation camps to avoid drainage issues during construction phase.› Provide adequate diversion channel, if required to prevent drainage flooding in wet season› Ensure adequate monitoring of drainage effects (such as drainage flooding), especially if construction works are carried out during the wet season.Disposal of construction waste› Waste/ wastewater (e.g., human waste from labour camps, fuel and wash-water from equipment/ material sheds) should be appropriately disposed, so that they do not find their way into adjacent water bodies.› Solid waste and wastewater should be disposed of in proper fashion. Erection of “no litter” sign, provision of waste bins/cans, where appropriate. Waste minimization, recycle and reuse principles to be followed. Proper disposal of solid waste as per national “Solid Waste Management Rules 2021”. Workers’ awareness program should be monitored.› Wastewater should be disposed of by constructing septic tanks. Solid waste, including construction debris, should be regularly collected and transported away from the site for disposal in a designated municipal dump site. Excavated materials from the existing sludge drying beds should be tested for toxicity before disposal. Work in the river at the intake site shall require monitoring for impact (waste disposal, increase in turbidity due to dredging and other forms of construction etc) on fishing activities for the local communities.Employment of workforce› Local people should be employed in the project activities asmuch as possible.Labour issues and OHSS› Ensuring safety and well-being of workers is crucial, monitoring the working conditions and implementing safety measures such. as proper ventilation, protective gear, and training programs is essential.› Monitoring the air quality, water quality, waste management of the worker camps› Construction of tube wells with acceptable water quality should be checked.› Waste minimization, recycle and reuse principles to be followed by the labours.› Construction of sanitary latrine and septic tank system› Erection of “no litter” sign, provision of waste bins/cans, where appropriate› Potable Water supply facilities provision shall be at the working place and the labore shed area› Worker’s accommodation should be followed as per international processes and standards such as “Workers accommodation: Processes and Standards- Guidance Note by IFC/EBRD.”› Ensure the provision of toilets for men and women as per laws and ensure the cleaning monitoring systems› Toilets must be marked by gender (male/female)› Ensure the number of toilets are- 1 toilet for 25 female workers and 1 toilet for 40 male workers as per legal provisions› Worker’s awareness about hygiene practices› Regular medical monitoring of workers› Proper monitoring and management of solid waste disposal, minimizing environmental impacts and ensuring worker safety.› Strictly follow and implement the H&S guidance for COVID-19 at worksite.› Monitoring working hours and managing worker fatigue are important considerations.› Excessive working hours can lead to increased accidents and decreased productivity› Mandatory safety trainings should be provided to the construction workers - Excavation and Trenching; OSHA Construction Training; › Protection from Falling; Rigging types of Construction Training; Welding Safety Training; Power Tools Handling Training; Personal Protective Equipment Training; Emergency and Preparedness TrainingSurface Water Quality› Monitor the Surface Water Quality of the nearby Kajla khal (canal) as well as during all type of construction activities along ECAs within the project boundary.Flora and Fauna› Note the amount of native vegetation following the completion of construction activities.› Monitor the preservation of the existing vegetation whenever possible and consider replanting trees where necessary.› Monitor the machinery-related damage by favouring manual construction techniques over mechanical ones.› Monitor the safeguard of the local ecosystem, ensuring all construction activities include measures to protect plants and wildlife.› Monitor the education of all personnel on-site about the company’s protocols for managing oil spills and leaks, including the use of dispersants or biological agents to accelerate the degradation of oil from construction equipment. Ensure the contractor’ s cleanup method for approval.› Monitor the implementation of the waste management strategy.› Monitor the use of the waste bins and sanitary facilities at the contractor’s campsite to prevent environmental contamination.Commercial activities› Efforts should be made to ensure that local communities are benefited from the increased commercial activities during the construction phase of the project (e.g., by ensuring their participation in the activities).› Care should be taken to avoid haphazard development of commercial activities (e.g., shops) in and around the project sites, which would adversely affect the local environment.Community Health and Safety› Monitor the community health and safety to avoid or minimize the transmission of communicable diseases that may be associated with the influx of temporary or permanent project labour› Conduct Health screenings, vaccinations, and health education programs.› Measures and actions should be in place to control the safety of deliveries, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes.› Implement strategies to avoid or control community exposure to these hazardous materials.› The emergency response plan of DWASA should include comprehensive public evacuation procedures to ensure the community's safety in case of any incidents.› All workers must have written contracts and undergo background checks with references from prior employers› 24 x 7 CCTV coverage at key areas within the camp shall be provided for security and safeguarding purposes› The security of the community, particularly of women must be safeguarded, considering the influx of mainly male construction workers.› A Code of Conduct (CoC) must be developed making it part of the employment contracts, including sanctions for noncompliance (e.g., termination)› Mandatory and repeated CoC awareness and behavioural training should be conducted, focusing on respectful behaviour toward local communities and cultural norms, especially those relating to women› Workers must be clearly informed about national laws prohibiting sexual harassment and gender-based violence (GBV), including punishments and legal processes› Contractor must adopt a policy to fully cooperate with law enforcement agencies in cases of misconduct or GBV› In rural areas with limited law enforcement, heightened measures must be taken to prevent risks of harassment, especially for women, girls, and boys.› Mandatory training should be included on GBVH (Gender-Based Violence and Harassment) for all staff, including contractors, subcontractors, core suppliers, and consultants.› Collaboration with local women’s rights organizations or NGOs to conduct awareness campaigns and provide community guidance on unacceptable behaviour and reporting GBVH› No forced, bonded, or underage labor will be allowed. Children aged 14–18 may only engage in light work as per national law.› Development of a Worker Influx Management Plan following IFC Performance Standards 2 if more than 500 external workers are mobilized at the site.Archaeological› Proximity to historic Panam city could increase possibility of archaeological finds during construction works. Detailedplans with watching brief may be required if major finds are identified.
description: Published as part of Macdonald, Mott, 2025, Saidabad Water Treatment Plant Project, Phase III in null, European Investment Bank (EIB) on page 228, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17261043