(A) IMPACT IDENTIFICATION Has the subproject a tangible impact on the environment? The SP has a modest negative environmental impact and is expected to have tangible long term positive impact on the social environment. What are the significant beneficial and adverse environmental effects of the subproject? Gelati Monastery represents UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS). However there is no risk of impacts on historical value of the monument because all civil works within the SP will be implemented outside Gelati Monastery World Heritage Site boundaries (only a small section of potable water supply pipe will be laid inside the WHS boundary lines and sidewalk will be covered). Although SP will be implemented around the territory of a cultural heritage site, no interventions are planned on the structural elements of the Monastery buildings. Therefore, the risk of negative impacts on the structural integrity and historical value of the Monastery complex is minimal. As the SP is to be implemented on a CH site, there is higher than average likelihood of encountering chance-finds during excavation works. The design of the touristic infrastructure is simple. The proposed morphology and use of materials appear to be seamlessly integrated into the natural environment. A pedestrian zone is created which introduces visitors in a quit way in the gate area. Arrangements of the light touristic infrastructure will improve touristic attraction. The increased tourist flows will have positive social impact through improvement of employment opportunities. SP implementation will create opportunity for new jobs for local population and increase their incomes. Construction of the visitor’s center of Gelati monastery will improve infrastructure for service delivery to support the development of tourism-based economy and cultural heritage circuits in the Imereti region. The expected negative environmental and social impacts are likely to be short term and typical to medium scale rehabilitation works in modified landscape: noise, dust,
8. Monitoring management Plan Activity What (Is the parameter to be monitored?) Where (Is the parameter to be monitored?) How (Is the parameter to be monitored?) When (Define the frequency / or continuous?) Why (Is the parameter being monitored?) Who (Is responsible for monitoring?) CONSTRUCTION PHASE Supply with construction materials Purchase of construction materials from the officially registered suppliers In the supplier’s office or warehouse Verification of documents During conclusion of the supply contracts To ensure technical reliability and safety of infrastructure MDF, Construction supervisor Transportation of construction materials and Movement of construction machinery Technical condition of vehicles and machinery Confinement and protection of truck loads with lining Respect of the established hours and routes of transportation Construction site Inspection Unannounced inspections during work and beyond Limit pollution of soil and air from emissions; Limit nuisance to local communities from noise and vibration; Minimize traffic disruption. MDF, Construction supervisor, Traffic Police Earthworks Temporary storage of excavated material in the pre-defined and agreed upon locations; Backfilling of the excavated material and/or its disposal to the formally designated locations; In case of chance finds immediate suspension of works, notification of the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection, and resumption of works exclusively Construction site Inspection In the course of earth works Prevent pollution of the construction site and its surroundings with construction Prevent damage and loss of physical cultural resources MDF, Construction supervisor NACHP
facilities/ procedures for chlorine disinfection system; Operations & Maintenance Training (upon facility start-up and 4x seasonally during guarantee period) is executed by works contractor; Operation Manual is supplied, training program prepared and summary report of the trainings is provided. Maintenance and operation of the monastery complex and the visitors’ center No unauthorized construction and no informal land use in the vicinity of the historical site Rehabilitated facilities Inspection During operation of facilities Prevent loss of the historical and aesthetic values of the monument and surrounding area National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Georgia (NACH) Attachment 1. General Plan of the tourist infrastructure