NEAP NGO OP PEFA National Environmental Action Plan Non Governmental Organization Operational Policy Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability PFM Public Financial Management RAP RCC RPF SPEFA UDU Resettlement Action Plan Regional Coordinating Council Resettlement Policy Framework Social Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Groups Urban Development Unit in MLGRD
4.1: Summary of some Key Consultation Issues S/N Assembly Name/Position of Officer Consulted Main Consultation Issues Responses 1 Accra Metropolitan Assemby, Accra Mr. Timothy Teye Oman- Metropolitan Planning and Development Officer The an in-house capacity for EA management, monitoring and compliance enforcement Capacity building and training for MA staffs 2 Keta Municipal Assembly, Keta Mr. M. P. Dagbui-Chief Economic Planning Officer Threats of infrastructure project to wildlife conservation in the MA and restriction to natural resource. Promotion of wetland conservation, alternative means of livelihoods, involvement of wildlife experts in project design and training. 3. Ashaiman Municipal Mr. S.S Agbeve Planning Officer Resettlement issues in the implementation of sub-projects of the MDTPs 2. Observance of Environmental and Social safeguards in project implementation 3.Involvement of NGOs in the assemblies’ plan implementation Public consultations are held to sensitize the community people Compensations are paid to legal occupants of affected properties Only donor sponsored projects are subjected to EA. Assembly sponsored projects are not subjected to EA unless in ‘severe’ cases NGOs are included in community dialogue as a first step in identifying the needs of the community to be incorporated in the MTDPs 4. Cape Coast Metropolitan Hon. Anthony Egyir Aikins Chief Executive 5. Municipal Mr. Dason Co-ordinating Director 6. Metropolitan Hon. Kobina Pra Annan Executive 7. Asante Akim Municipal Mr. M.D.A. Avah Municipal Coordinating Director 8. Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly Mr. Paa Kwesi Simon Development Planning Officer 9. Kwahu West Municipal Assembly Hon. Alex Obeng-Somuah Chief Executive Takoradi
Supply Project Construction and rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities will have significant positive impacts on the health of the communities and populations in all the targeted districts, Safe water fully available to the populations as well as their assets emanating from projects in livestock watering points and associated animal tracks (reducing or eliminating prevailing agriculturalist/pastoralist conflicts) and small scale agricultural activities and essentially improve their quality of life. Urban Road Rehabilitation and Drainage Project The road project in the Metropolitans and Municipalities will reduce cost of transportation and make transportation convenient to the people. Good access road will translate to improved movement of goods and services; and this will enhance generation of traders and business people. Road rehabilitation will eliminate hazards and sufferings associated with the use of dilapidated road, including road accident. Good road network within the Metropolitan and Municipals will enhance the economic linkages between them through its stimulation of business locations to sites near raw materials and convenience in the transportation of goods between the urban areas. The drainage system that this project will support will amongst other things reduce the incidences of flooding and erosion along the roads. Street Lighting Project This could help in reducing the rate of crimes in the MMAs It will reduce the rate of road accident within the MMAs at Street Lights within the MMAs will be critical to support meaningful economic activities during the night time; and this will boost further the sustained economic growth of the government of Ghana. It will improve the social and aesthetic condition of the targeted MMAs. Abattoirs Project Supporting abattoir project will not only enhance development in the abattoir market but will improve sanitation in the meat market; This will facilitate the growth of the tannery industry.
Specific construction impacts mitigation measures Table 8.8: Summary of Environmental Mitigation Measures Potential Impacts Recommended Mitigation Measures Physical Land Use Visual impact following the disposal of construction and demolition waste onto roadsides Regular collection and evacuation of work site refuse towards authorized Involvement of the Local Government Authorities and Communities in the selection of discharge sites Noise Employees and communities exposed to high noise level Disturbance of healthcare activities during construction works Installation of insulation. Schedule work periods to avoid peak hours Air Quality Emission of pollutants from mobile (vehicles) and stationary (mixers, etc) sources. Air pollution from burning of demolition wastes e.g. wood, etc Introduction of dust reduction measures in construction sites Safety measures put in place Soil Point source contamination from diesel, lubricants etc around workshop areas. Increased soil erosion due to vegetation clearing , soil trampling and compaction Increased rapid runoff due to vegetation clearing and soil compaction diminishing infiltration capacity Deterioration of soil characteristics due to increased erosion Appropriate containment measures for all operational areas and proper disposal of used lubricants. Soil erosion control measures (e.g. reforestation, reseeding of grasses, land preparation, terracing etc) Water Quality Potential pollution of surface and ground water though runoff of pollutants e.g. lubricating oil, diesel fuel etc from workshop areas etc pollution due to seepage from tanks (diesel, sanitary wastes etc) Lack of water for sanitation or toilet facilities water usage resulting in reduction of surface and groundwater sources Appropriate containment measures for all operational areas and proper disposal of used lubrication oil. Work sites Installed far from waterways Regular collection of work sites wastes for proper disposal Liquid waste discharged at designated outfalls after effluent treatment to protect water resources Regular emptying of on-site latrines and toilets Biological Resources
The MPCU of the MMA will liaise with the ESO to be engaged at under the LGCSP to ensure effective implementation. Management of environmental and social safeguards LGCSP is anchored under MLGRD as the lead implementing agency with responsibility for management and ensuring compliance with ESMF, with the MMAs playing a key role in screening, reviewing and monitoring projects at the MMA level. Below are summarized the tasks assigned to different institutions in the screening process, monitoring and evaluation of mitigating measures implementation. Key recommendations for LGCSP institutional strengthening to meet the needs of the ESMF are as presented in the summary of institutional responsibilities of the table 8.10. Table 8.9: Institutions responsible for implementation of ESMF Measures Areas of intervention Structures Responsible Execution Oversight Mitigation measures Mitigation of negative impacts of construction and rehabilitation (environmental monitoring) Firms and MMAs Planning Technical measures Conducting Environmental Assessments (ESIA and ESMP) MMPCUs Planning Environmental Assessments implementation (permanent, at mid-term and MMPCUs Planning Training Subprojects environmental and social assessment, Monitoring and enforcement of environmental and social measures MMPCUs Planning Awareness Communication campaign and awareness before, during and after construction (HIV) (optional) MMPCUs Planning
10 Is the second Urban Environmental Sanitation Project (UESP II) being implemented in the Metropolis/Municipality and how successful are these? Yes 11 Any lessons for the (which is also has urban infrastructure facilities provisions)? 12 What are the likely environmental and social impacts that could result from the LGCSP investments? Ensure effective EA compliance screening and monitoring 13 Are any institutional needs and capacities you may require to participate in the LGCSP? Particularly capacities for implementing and monitoring the environmental and social management framework to achieve its objectives. No 14 Are there personnel in the MMA who can be trained to meet the needs of the LGCSP? Yes 15 What challenges can we foresee & how can we overcome them? Financial Constraint Figure 10.5: Consultations with the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, KMA, Kumasi (19/01/2010) EPA – Ashanti Region Date: 19/01/2011 Name of Respondent(s) Designation Contacts 1 Mr Prempeh Adakwa-Yiadon Senior Programme Officer 0547977555 2 Mr Kwesi Eyiah-Mensah Programme Officer 0244850920 3 Mr Hamidu Abdullah Assistant Programme Officer 0243274662 Consultation Issues Responses 1 Do you conduct ES compliance monitoring of Assemblies implementations? No, except for donor funded projects where there are strict provisions for that, eg CBRDP, SIF, etc 2 Has the EPA ever carried out Public Hearing or Grievance Redress for any of the Assembly’s projects? Yes 2a If no, are you in a position to conduct them? (Any capacity gaps?) N/A