The ESIA study team for the Lusaka 132kV Transmission Ring Reinforcement Project comprised the following: No. NAME PROFESSION RESPONSIBILITY ON PROJECT SIGNATURE 1. Mr. Mellon H. Chinjila, BSc., MSc. Senior Team Leader 2 Ms. Bonje Muyunda, BSc, MSc A/Principal Environmental Scientist Project Environmental Coordinator 3 Mr. Custom Nthara, BEng Transmission Engineer/Planning Project Engineer/ Planning & power system design 4 Mr. Jack B. Munthali, BA, MSc Environmental Scientist Geophysical Environment 5 Mr. Vincent Sakeni, BEng Environmental Scientist Environmental Engineer 6 Mr. Kandi Shikabi, BA Social Scientist RAP Coordinator 7 Mr. Robam Musonda, BA, MA Social Scientist Project Social affairs coordinator 8 Mr. Luwita Changula BSc Environmental Scientist Biological Environment 9 Mwelwa N. Sata BSc. Ecologist Ecological Environment 10 Ngulube BA Social Scientist Socio-Economic Environment 11 Mr. Christopher Kaniki BSc. Environmental Technologist Water quality 12 Ms. Francisca Maluke Dip. (Land & Mine Surveying) Wayleave Officer Way Leave, and land Acquisition 13 Ms Cholwe Hamusunse Dip (Fisheries) Environmental Technologist Aquatic ecology ESD
management of water, air, waste (hazardous and municipal), pesticides and toxic substances, noise, ionizing radiation and natural resources, etc. shall endeavour to adhere to the principles of sustainable development during all phases of project implementation. This shall be done by making sure that all identified negative impacts are minimized and positive impacts are enhanced in accordance with the EIS and the mitigation measures thereof. Natural Resources Conservation Act, Cap 315, 1970 Conservation and improvement of natural resources and control of bush fires and powers of Minister to make regulations Ministry of Lands, Natural Resources and Environment Protection Monitoring of natural resource conservation and utilization aspects in order to comply with sustainable development principles. The project implementation shall comply with the Natural Resources Conservation Act of 1970. Water Supply and Sanitation The Water Supply and Sanitation Act No. 28 of 1997 Framework for providing and regulating water and sanitation services to all areas. Creates the Council (i.e. NWASCO) which administers the Act Ministry of Local Government & Housing; NWASCO Regulates water supply and sanitation aspects. All sanitation and water aspects arising from the project will abide by the Water Supply and Sanitation Act No.28 of 1997, thus preventing pollution of water bodies and land pollution from sanitary wastes. Forestry Resources Management The Forest Act No. 7, 1999 Control, manage, conserve and administer National and Local forests; Participation of local communities, traditional institutions, and NGOs; Conservation and sustainable use of forests and trees; and, Implementation of International Instruments. Creates Forestry Commission Zambia Forestry Commission (yet to be formulated) / currently by the Department of Forestry Coordination and management of the surrounding forest areas. All project activities relating to the use of forest resources or affecting forests shall be done in accordance with the Forest Act No. 7, 1999 to ensure the project does not degrade any forests in the neighbouring environment. Wildlife Resources Management The Zambia Wildlife Act, No. 12 of 1998 To control and manage national parks, GMAs and bird sanctuaries for the purposes of conserving and enhancing wildlife eco-systems. Zambia Wildlife Authority Protection and conservation of wildlife resources. During the implementation and operation phases of the project, wildlife, forest resources and ecosystems will be protected and conserved in accordance with the Zambia Wildlife Act, No. 12 of 1998.Project activities will be carried out such that would be no natural habitat degradation in the project area. Mining Activities Mines and Minerals Act, No. Regulates the law relating to mines and minerals Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Provides for controlled blasting.
administration of lands and deeds registration and land surveys and mapping. Town and Country Planning Act, Cap 283, 1962 Provides for the appointment of planning authorities, the preparation approval and revocation of development plans, and the control of development and subdivision of land Ministry of Local Government and Housing Local Authorities Approvals of construction and area plans for siting of substations. The development of the project shall comply with the Town and Country Planning Act, Cap 283, 1962. Local Government Act, 1990 Provides for the establishment of Councils in districts, the functions of local authorities and the local government system. Some of these functions relate to pollution control and the protection of the environment in general. Ministry of Government and Housing Local Authorities The Act is relevant to the project as some pollution control and environmental protection functions are handled by the local Council. The project will comply with the Act in terms of all pollution control and waste related matters.
7: HIV/AIDS Statistics in Zambia Estimated adult HIV prevalence rate (aged 15–49), 2009 13.5 Estimated number of people (all ages) living with HIV, 2009 (thousands),low estimate 980 Estimated number of people (all ages) living with HIV, 2009 (thousands), low estimate 1000 Estimated number of people (all ages) living with HIV, 2009 (thousands), high estimate 1100 Mother–to–child transmission, Estimated number of women (aged 15+) living with HIV, 2009 (thousands) 149 Paediatric infections, Estimated number of children (aged 0–14) living with HIV, 2009 (thousands) 120 Prevention among young people,(aged 15-24), HIV prevalence among young people (%) 2009, total 6.6 Prevention among young people (aged 15-24), HIV prevalence among young people (%) 2009, male 4.2 Prevention among young people,(aged 15-24) HIV prevalence among young people, (%) 2009, female 8.9 Prevention among young people,( aged 15-24), % who have comprehensive knowledge of HIV, 2005–2010*, male 41 Prevention among young people,(aged 15-24), % who have comprehensive knowledge of HIV, 2005-2010*, female 38 Prevention young people,(aged 15-24), % who used condom at last higher–risk sex, 2005–2010*, male 39 Prevention among young people,(aged 15-24), % who used condom at last high-risk sex, 2005-2010*, female 33 Orphans, Children (aged 0–17) orphaned by AIDS, 2009, estimate (thousands) 690 Orphans, Children (aged 0–17) orphaned due to all causes, 2009, estimate (thousands) 1300 Orphans, Orphan school attendance 2005–2010* 93 Source: UNICEF 2010, Transport and Communication
and speed limits imposed; Use of construction vehicles and equipment that are in good working condition. Noise pollution Use of mufflers, silencers, and screens to minimize noise from construction activities; Restricting vehicle movements and operation of loud machinery and equipment to daylight hours. Periodically Throughout site preparation and construction phases Reduction in noise generated Contractor, Project Coordinator 100,000
BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT Vegetation clearance and construction activities Loss of habitats and biodiversity of fauna. Conservation awareness campaigns to be carried out; Use of noise controlled equipment. Periodically throughout project phases From site preparation through to construction phase Limited disturbance to fauna habitats Project Coordinator, Contractor, 200,000 Destruction to vegetation Vegetation clearance and construction activities be restricted to project vicinity; shall be stumped as opposed to uprooting; Site clearing will be restricted to scrub clearing; thereby retaining the rootstock. Felling of trees shall be avoided, and trimming will be Periodically during the site preparation and construction phases Site preparation to construction phase Vegetation destruction limited. Project Coordinator, Contractor N/A
regular intervals during project implementation. Site preparation and construction activities Provision of employment to locals Employment during site preparation and construction stages shall be done from within the local community Weekly during the project implementation Pre-site preparation phase to construction phase Local people employed especially as unskilled labour Project Coordinator, Contractor Embedded in Project Cost Workers and members of the public exposed to hazards at project site. First Aid training and first aid kits shall be given to workers as part of emergency preparedness and response. Weekly Site preparation through to construction Reduced injuries and quick response to any hazards Project Coordinator 100,000 Provision of personal protective equipment to all project staff and site visitors Daily Throughout project implementation All workers and site visitors dress in personal protective equipment whilst on site Project Coordinator, Contractor 150,000 Appropriate signage and safety symbols shall be placed in respective areas to warn Regular Intervals Throughout project implementation Appropriate signage and safety symbols placed. Project Coordinator, Contractor 100,000
ESTIMATED COST OF MITIGATION AND MONITORING ACTIVITIES The cost of mitigating the impacts of the project and monitoring the management programme shall be included as part of the total project cost. This cost shall consist of a number of some small capital components for one-time expenses that will occur during or just after construction and an annual cost for continuing operations. The total mitigation budget is estimated to be US $1,002,800.00. Estimates of these costs are presented in the Table 11 below. Table 11: Mitigation and Monitoring Budget ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTING AGENCY ESTIMATED COST US$ Environmental, Health, and Safety Education Conducting environmental, health, and safety awareness campaigns to construction workers & the local community Ministry of Health / ZESCO Project ECO:1 x US$ 100/day x 20 days EHS Staff: 3 x US$ 70/day x 20 days Logistics (fuel, etc) for 2 trips 2,000.00 4,200.00 2,000.00 Subtotal 8,200.00 Natural Resources Management PCR Conservation National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC) NHCC Officers 2 x US$ 70/day x 20 days Project ECO: 1 x US$ 100/day x 20 days Logistics (fuel, etc) for 2 trips 2,800.00 2,000.00 2,800.00
Subtotal 7,600.00 Monitoring & Auditing Regular monitoring of implementation of mitigation measures ZESCO Project ECO: 1 x US$ 100/day x 10 days/month (x 12 months) Logistics (fuel, etc) US$5,000 for the Project duration 12,000.00 5,000.00 Subtotal 17,000.00 Statutory Review Fees EIA Review Fees to ZEMA ZESCO 120, 000.00 Subtotal 120,000.00 Mitigation and Monitoring Budget 152,800.00 Total Cost of Mitigation Measures in ESMP 850,000.00 GRAND TOTAL MITIGATION BUDGET 1,002,800.00
6.0 SUMMARY OF ESMP AND COST ESTIMATES FOR THE LUSAKA DISTRIBUTION REHABILITATION PROJECT This is a summary of activities that will be used to perform environmental and social management of aspects and impacts typically associated with execution of Component 2 activities (Distribution). Site-specific and detailed ESMPs will be prepared as and when actual substation sites and line routes have been identified. Aspect Impact Mitigation Measure Frequency of Monitoring Time Frame Performance Indicator Responsible Person Cost (US$) PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Excavation, burrowing and blasting activities; movement of heavy duty machinery and vehicles Vibrations leading to loosening of rock, and cracking of some of the existing infrastructure in the area. Use of controlled blasting by qualified and registered (licenced) blasters; and appropriate warning given before blasting Before and during blasting activities Throughout project construction Number of deviations from approved blasting plan(s) and schedule(s); Numbers of complaints from the community regarding blasting activities Contractor, Blasting personnel Embedded in Project Cost Increased dust, gas, and particulate emissions Dust suppression measures through spraying of water in dust prone areas by use of water bowsers; Use of construction vehicles and equipment that Throughout project construction phase Number of deviations from water bowsing schedule; Percentage of conformance to vehicle and equipment maintenance programme Contractor 54,000
are in good working condition. pollution Use of mufflers, silencers to minimize noise from construction activities; Restricting vehicle movements and operation of loud machinery and equipment to daylight hours. Periodically Throughout site preparation and construction phases Number of mufflers issued to workers; Quantity of construction equipment fitted with silencers; Number of vehicles and construction equipment operational outside daylight hours Contractor, Project Coordinator 54,000 Vegetation Clearance Soil Erosion Existing tracks or access shall be used and maintained as opposed to creating new routes; Trimming or stamping of rather than complete removal; During vegetation clearance During project site preparation phase Number of new tracks/routes created; Number of uprooted Project Coordinator, Contractor Embedded in Project Cost
Construction and decommissioning activities Generation of construction, domestic, and vegetative waste Disposal of waste in an environmentally acceptable manner, in accordance with ZEMA regulations Whenever waste is generated and disposed Site preparation, construction, and operation phases Conformance to stipulated regulations waste management Project Coordinator, Contractor 15,000 Visual impact and reduction in aesthetic value. Underground lines, as opposed to overhead lines, wherever possible, shall be used in built-up areas; During planning, design and construction phases From design stage to construction phase Length of overhead lines in built up areas Project Engineer, Project Coordinator Embedded in project Cost BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT Vegetation clearance and construction activities Destruction of natural vegetation Vegetation clearance be restricted to wayleave and substation sites; Conservation awareness campaigns to be carried out; Site clearing will be restricted to clearing; thereby retaining the rootstock. Felling of trees shall be avoided, and trimming and Periodically during the site preparation and construction phases Site preparation to construction phase Clearance of vegetation beyond wayleave and substation sites; Mode of vegetation clearance Project Coordinator, Contractor 108,000
stumping will be opted for wherever possible; SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT Load Management Disruption of supply for economic and domestic use Power disruption schedule to be developed and communicated to the public; Pursue intensive Demand Side Management strategies such as ‘switch and save’. Every 4-6 hours Throughout construction phase Duration of disruptions beyond scheduled times; Reduced peak demand Project Manager 15,000 Increase in population in search of employment Stress on social amenities Employment during site preparation and construction stages shall be done from within the local community, wherever possible. Weekly during the project implementation Pre-site preparation phase to construction phase Numbers of people from outside the community employed Project Coordinator, Contractor Embedded in Project Cost Spreading of communicable diseases Conducting of health awareness talks to the workers and the community at Regular intervals Site preparation to construction phase Disease incidence Project Coordinator 54,000
regular intervals during project implementation. Site preparation and construction activities Provision of employment to locals Employment during site preparation and construction stages shall be done from within the local community Weekly during the project implementation Pre-site preparation to construction phase people employed especially as unskilled and semi-skilled labour Project Coordinator, Contractor Embedded in Project Cost Workers and members of the public exposed to hazards at project site. First Aid training and first aid kits shall be given to workers as part of emergency preparedness and response. Weekly Site preparation through to construction phase Number of workers trained; availability of first-aid kits; and response time to any hazards Project Coordinator 54,000 Provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) to all project staff and site visitors Daily Throughout project implementation Availability of PPE and adherence to its use on site Project Coordinator, Contractor 81,000 Appropriate signage and safety symbols shall be placed in respective areas to warn workers, visitors, and locals of any Regular Intervals Throughout project implementation Appropriate signage and safety symbols placed. Project Coordinator, Contractor 54,000
pledge to support ZESCO curb vandalism needs to engage her Royal Highness Chieftainess Mungule on getting alternative land for the Kabangwe Substation as the current substation is on the road reserve Headman Mupwaya: Mungule Establishment ZESCO: we thank you and acknowledge Her Royal Highness for the gesture to engage in alternate land negotiations for Kabangwe substation. We will approach her on the suggestion REMARKS The Managing Director thanked all who were present for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend the scoping meeting. He informed the meeting that ZESCO had a tight schedule for the project and that if they had any issues to feel free to present them to the corporation. He further informed the meeting that it was ZESCO’s intention to implement the project with minimum disturbances to the public and the environment. The meeting was officially closed at 12:20 hours after singing the national anthem and a prayer. Chairperson Secretary Name: Hon Mr. Yamfwa_Mukanga_ Name: Mr. C. Muvemba_______ Signature ___________________ Signature __________________ Date _______________________ Date ______________________
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