Social Screening Social safeguards screening information Yes No 1 Is the information related to the affiliation, ownership and land use status of the sub-project site available and verifiable? (The screening cannot be completed until this is available) 2 Will the sub-project reduce people’s access to their economic resources, such as land, pasture, water, public services, sites of common public use or other resources that they depend on? 3 Will the sub-project result in resettlement of individuals or families or require the acquisition of land (public or private, temporarily or permanently) for its development? 4 Will the project result in the temporary or permanent loss of crops, fruit trees and household infra-structure (such as ancillary facilities, fence, canal, granaries, outside toilets and kitchens, etc.)? If answer to any above question (except question 1) is “Yes”, then OP/BP 4.12 Involuntary Resettlement is applicable and mitigation measures should follow this OP/BP 4.12 and the Resettlement Policy Framework Cultural resources safeguard screening information Yes No 5 Will the project require excavation near any historical, archaeological or cultural heritage site? If answer to question 5 is “Yes”, then OP/BP 4.11 Physical Cultural Resources is applicable and possible chance finds must be handled in accordance with OP/BP and relevant procedures provided in the Environmental Management Framework. Environmental Review and Environmental Management Plan Introduction Background Information The Government of Georgia has requested the financing of $60 million from the World Bank for implementation of the Third Regional Development Project (RDP 3). The total project cost is $ 75 million and includes $15 million funding from the Government of Georgia. The proposed project will be implemented by the Municipal Development Fund of Georgia (MDF). The proposed development objective of RDP 3 is to improve infrastructure services and institutional capacity to support the development of a tourism-based economy of the Samtskhe-Javakheti and Mtskheta-Mtianeti regions.
Environmetal mITIGATION Plan Activity Expected Negative Impact Mitigation Measure Responsible for implementation Pre-Construction Phase Obtaining of required permits/licenses and concluding agreements Disruption of construction works due to sanctions from regulatory bodies against construction contractor resulting from the absence of required documents; Damage to the environment by unauthorized use of natural resources and unregulated discard of waste The following permits/licenses and agreements should be obtained by the works contractor and submitted to the MDF: Agreement for disposal (stockpiling) of excessive soil licenses for material extraction Permits for production of such construction materials that belongs to the activity subject to ecological examination Technical report on inventory of atmospheric air pollution stationary source and agree with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection (MoENRP) - Agreement on household and construction disposal on the Aspindza landfill. Construction contractor Notification of the local community on upcoming activities Hostile attitude of local communities and possible conflict leading to disruption of works. Inconvenience to local community from unexpected presence and activity of construction contractor - Place informational banner on the construction site carrying contact information about MDF, as well as works supervisor company and local municipality administration. - Make the banner from weather resistant material. - Provide information in Georgian and English languages. - Notify local community and other interested parties about the scope and timing of the upcoming works Construction contractor Institutional arrangements for implementation of environmental mitigation measures Poor environmental and social performance of construction contractor Occurrence of work-site trauma and other health damage due to poor understanding of health and safety rules by personnel - Appointing a person responsible for protection of social and natural environment and ESMP implementation (environmental manager) - Acquainting workers with ESMP and training them in social and environmental good practice, including health and safety Construction contractor Construction Phase
MONITORING 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 monitored?) Who (Is responsible for monitoring?) Pre-Construction Phase Obtaining of agreements / permits Purchase of construction materials from the officially registered suppliers and agreement for disposal In the works contractor’s office or warehouse Verification of documents and inspection Prior to commencement of civil works To ensure technical reliability and safety of infrastructure, Prevent pollution of the construction site and nearby area with waste MDF, Construction supervisor Notification of the local community on upcoming activities Placement of informational banner and accuracy of provided information Construction site Inspection Prior to commencement of works To ensure population are informed about the planned SP and contact persons from MDF, works supervisor company and local municipality administration MDF, Construction supervisor Institutional arrangements for implementation of environmental mitigation measures Responsible person for protection of social and natural environment and ESMP implementation (environmental manager); Trained workers in social and environmental good practice, including health and safety In the works contractor’s office or warehouse Construction site Inspection to commencement of works To prevent Poor environmental and social performance of construction contractor Occurrence of work-site trauma and other health damage due to poor understanding of health and safety rules by personnel MDF, Construction supervisor 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
Excavation of river gravel and sand from outside of the water stream, arrangement of protective barriers of gravel between excavation area and the water stream, and no entry of machinery into the water stream. Generation of construction waste Temporary storage of construction waste in especially allocated areas; Timely disposal of waste to the formally designated locations Construction site; Waste disposal site Inspection Periodically during construction and upon complaints Prevent pollution of the construction site and nearby area with waste MDF, Construction supervisor Trafic disruption and limitation of pedestrian Access Installation of traffic limitation/diversion signage; Storage of construction materials and temporary placement of construction waste in a way preventing congestion of access roads At and around the construction site Inspection In the course of construction works Prevent traffic accidents; Limit nuisance to local residents MDF, Construction supervisor Workers’ health and safety Provision of uniforms and safety gear to workers; Informing of workers and personnel on the personal safety rules and instructions for Construction site Inspection Unannounced inspections in the course of work Limit occurrence of on-the-job accidents and emergencies MDF, Construction supervisor
N. Isakadze discussed the structure and content of Social and Environmental Review. She noted that ER forms an integral part of the contract made with the civil works contractor. The last one is obliged thoroughly implementation of the measures specified in the ER to protect social and natural environment. She also discussed the environmental monitoring criteria, responsible parties for the environmental supervision and reporting procedures during the sub-project implementation. N. Isakadze informed the participants about the contact persons for communication, in case of existence of any complaints concerning environmental or social issues. After the presentation, the audience was given a possibility to xpress their opinions and/or participate in Q&A session concerning presented issues, they posed the following question: Questions and remarks Answers and comments Who will be responsible for maintenance of the infrastructure after completion of construction activities? According to the “Investment Financing Agreement between Municipal Development Fund of Georgia and Self-governing Body of Aspindza Municipality”, Apindza Municipality will be responsible for maintenance of the visitor center, public-toilet, recreational platform and parking area. National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Georgia will be responsible for maintenance of vertical handrails based on the Investment Financing Agreement between Municipal Development Fund of Georgia and National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Georgia. Where does the wastewater discharged from the building? The wastewater system of the building will be connected to the wastewater treatment unit volume 8 m3/day), which will be located on the backside of the building. Treated water from the treatment facility will be discharged into the adjacent ravine. Does the treated water have any negative effect on the environment? Treated water will not have any negative impact on the local environment. The Technical characteristics of treating facility and treatment data do not exceed the norms established by the environmental technical regulation approved by Resolution No. 17, January 3, 2014 of Georgian Government. Does the SP envisage arrangement of handrails the stairs? What will the height of handrails be? Within the SP, arrangement of handrails (119m) along the right path and at the both side of the staircase is planned. The height of the handrails will be 1 meter.