DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17729926
title: Table E- 0 - 7 in Saidabad Water Treatment Plant Project, Phase III

description: Table E-0-7: Environmental impact during construction phase and mitigation measures (Originally Table 4)
Activity/IssuesPotential ImpactsProposed Mitigation and Enhancement MeasuresResponsible PartiesLand acquisition/requisitionLoss of land / property› Raise awareness of PAPs through public consultation process prior to actual land acquisition.DWASA, District Lands Office› Serve land acquisition notices to actual landowners/land users.› Provide adequate (considering present market value), fair, and quick compensation to real landowners/users and tops up any outstanding compensation in accordance with applicable local laws of GoB (as listed in Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Act (2017)) and international standards.› Provide appropriate and quick compensation for loss of property on acquired land.› Involve local people and peoples’ representatives in settling social tension related to land acquisition and those that may develop during the progress of work from the very beginning of project implementation. The community engagement and grievance mechanism established for the project will be followed. Formed GRMs described in Chapter-9 of the Resettlement Action Plans will be functional to safeguard the PAPs grievances.Tree cutting along RoW› Provide adequate, quick, and fair compensation to ownersDWASA Contractor› Plantation/afforestation program for tree replacement (plantation of at least two trees of similar species for each cut tree) as a habitat restoration efforts. This commitment is included in ESMP that will be followed by the Contractor.› Not removing undergrowth fully where possible, so that they may re-grow naturally after the project activity.Construction and operation of labour shed for workersGeneration of sewage and solid waste› Construction of sanitary latrine and septic tank systemContractor (Monitoring by Employer’s Representative)› 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”.› Provide 24x7 CCTV camera coverage of the camps to ensure adequate level of safeguarding and security of occupantsProvision for accommodation, safe water and sanitation facilities for workers› Potable Water supply facilities provision shall be at the working place and the labore shed areas› Worker’s accommodation should be followed as per international processes and standards such as “Workers accommodation: Processes and Standards-Guidance Note by IFC/EBRD.” ANNEX I: Checklist on Workers’ Accommodation will be used to ensure compliance.› Ensure the provision of toilets for men and women as per laws› Toilets must be marked by gender (male/female)› Ensure the cleaning monitoring systems› Ensure the number of toilets are- 1 toilet for 25 female workers and 1 toilet for 40 male workers as per legal provisions.Training 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 TrainingConstruction and operation of labour shed for workersLabour influx (Risk of social conflict, Increased risk of illegal behaviour, or behaviour that violates social norms in the project area, Influx of additional population (“followers”), Increased burden on and competition for public service provision, Increased risk of communicable diseases and burden on local health services, Gender-based violence (GBV), Child labour and school dropout, Local inflation of prices, Increased pressure on accommodations and rents, Increase in traffic and related accidents)› Developing a CoC for workers and making it part of the employment contract, including sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination),Contractor (Monitoring by DWASA)› Mandatory and repeated training and awareness raising of the workforce about the CoC, the need to refrain from unacceptable conduct toward local community members, including any particular concerns, such as cultural norms towards women.› Mandatory and repeated training and awareness raising of the workforce about the CoC, the need to refrain from unacceptable conduct toward local community members, including any particular concerns, such as cultural norms towards women. › Informing workers about national laws that make sexual harassment and GBV a punishable offence which is prosecuted and that the project will cooperate fully with any official investigation into allegations; and› Contractors adopting a policy to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in investigating complaints, including those about GBV. In rural settings, where the presence of law enforcement is often low, the risk of sexual harassment for local women may be higher, for younger women and girls, but also boys.› No force bonded or child labour (under-aged) should be allowed. Children aged 14 – 18 years can engage in lighter works only as per the government law.› A worker influx management plan should be developed as per IFC Performance Standards 2, if more than 500 workers are brought on site from outside of the project/local area.Construction and operation of labour shed for workersGender Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH)› Ensure all workers have contracts and background checks including references from most recent employers.Contractor (Monitoring by DWASA)› Use robust recruitment processes to select, train, manage and monitor security companies and personnel.› Deliver periodic mandatory training on GBVH to all workers, including contractors, subcontractors, and core suppliers, as well as relevant consultants and clients.› Consider engaging expertise (e.g. from local women's rights organisations or NGOs working on GBVH) to conduct awareness campaigns to provide information to local communities, such as what is unacceptable behaviour and how to report an incident of GBVH.Workers OHS and Public Health and Safety› Take measures to avoid or minimize transmission of communicable diseases that may be associated with the influx of temporary or permanent project labor.› Clean bill of health a condition for employment› Provide appropriate PPE for the Workers› Construction of tube-wells with acceptable water quality› Raising awareness about hygiene practices among workers› Regular medical monitoring of workers› Implement measures and actions to control the safety of deliveries of hazardous materials, and of storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes› Implement measures to avoid or control community exposure to the hazardous materialEmergency Preparedness Plan› Perform the threat assessment› Document contact information› Assign roles and responsibilities› Take stock of current resources within organization› Determine the response plan steps› Decide how to communicate with the employeesConstruction of Pumping Station at Intake and RWP, Distribution LinesFlora and Fauna› Maximize the replanting of native vegetation following the completion of construction activities.Contractor (Monitoring by DWASA)› Preserve existing vegetation whenever possible and consider replanting trees where necessary.› Reduce machinery-related damage by favouring manual construction techniques over mechanical ones.› Safeguard the local ecosystem, ensuring all construction activities include measures to protect plants and wildlife.› Educate 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. The contractor must present a cleanup method for approval.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.› Appropriate measures should be taken to avoid temporary drainage congestion during construction activities (e.g., keeping existing drains clear, building alternative drainage line/ network, where an existing drainage canal has been filled up).Traffic impacts on people, communication problems› Schedule deliveries of material/ equipment during non-school hours and after regular working hoursContractor (Monitoring by DWASA)› Arrangement of alternative communication routes during laying of pipeline across roads.› Prepare and implement a traffic and transport management plan.› Use signage at the roadside for the safety of the localities.› Deploy Security at the camp gate and adequate flagman at the roadside nearby the camp.› Build good rapport with local peoples through consultation during the construction and operation of labor shed for workers.Traffic impacts on flora and fauna› Restrict activities within the RoW during transportation and laying of water pipeline across a water body, keep rest of the water body undisturbed.Contractor (Monitoring by DWASA)› Keep noise level (e.g., from traffic, construction vehicles, equipment) to a minimum level, as certain fauna is very sensitive to loud noise.› Special care (Addressed in Potential Impacts of “Flora and Fauna” in this Table below) for the protection of threatened terrestrial species such as lizards, mammals, birds species that have been identified in the project areas and listed in Table 4-5.› Traffic impacts on amphibian population will be monitored by the changes of species composition and richness and their relative abundance.Drainage management (Congestion and excessive drainage)› Appropriate measures should be taken to avoid temporary drainage congestion during construction activities (e.g., keeping existing drains clear, building alternative drainage line/ network, where an existing drainage canal has been filled up).Contractor (Monitoring by DWASA)› Provide adequate diversion channel, if required› Ensure adequate monitoring of drainage effects (such as drainage flooding), especially if construction works are carried out during the wet seasonImpact on fisherman and other users of river› Full cofferdam is prohibited during the pipeline crossing of the Old Brahmaputra River to avoid flow interruption and disturbance to the aquatic flora and fauna as well as navigability of the local small boats. Full dry season is recommended for the construction works of the river crossing activity.Contractor (Monitoring by DWASA)Contractor to comply with the ESMP.› Special care (Addressed in Potential Impacts of “Flora and Fauna” in this Table below) for the protection of threatened species such as Ganges River Dolphins, lizards and fish species that have been identified in the project areas and listed in Table 4-5.› Impacts on amphibian population will be monitored by the changes of species composition and richness and their relative abundance.
description: Published as part of Macdonald, Mott, 2025, null, European Investment Bank (EIB), DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17261043