human settlements; Regular water sprinkling at morning and evening hours at the construction yards. Equipment Selection, Maintenance and Operation Regular pollution check for construction vehicles shall be made; Further, idling of vehicles to be stopped during construction period; Automatic diesel logger may be installed in vehicles to minimise idling Throughout Project Corridor, all access roads, sites temporarily acquired and all borrow areas. During Construction. Contractor IE, SPIU Water Alteration of drainage due to construction /replacement of culverts Diversions will be constructed during dry season, with adequate drainage facility, and will be completely removed before the of the rainy season. Debris generated due to the excavation of foundation or due to the dismantling of existing structure will be removed from the water course. Temporary Silt fencing to be provided on the mouth of discharge into natural streams. Throughout Project Corridor, all access roads, temporarily acquired sites. Whenever encountered during construction Contractor IE, SPIU Runoff and drainage Throughout continuous drain is provided. Throughout Project Corridor During Construction Contractor IE, SPIU requirement for project Contractor will provide a list of sources (surface / ground) for approval from IE. to use of source Contractor will take written permission from authority, to use the water in construction activity, and submit a copy to IE Throughout Project Corridor, all access roads, temporarily acquired sites. During Construction Contractor IE, SPIU Silting / sedimentation Measures suggested “Soil Erosion and Sedimentation control” will be enforced. Silt fencing is provided around water bodies. Construction activities will be stopped near bodies during the rainy season. Soil trap are suggested / will be provided in all ancillary and camps. Throughout construction period Contractor IE, SPIU Contamination of water Measures suggested “Contamination of soil” will be All areas in immediate Throughout construction Contractor SPIU
enforced. Construction work close to water bodies will be avoided during the rainy season. Labour camps will be located away from water bodies. Car washing / workshops near water bodies will be avoided. vicinity of construction campsite chosen by the Concessionaire / Contractor. period, During Establishment, Operation and Dismantling of Labour Camps. Noise Noise from Vehicles, Plants and Equipment Construction activities near habitation areas shall be prohibited between 9 p.m to 6 a.m. Maintenance of vehicles, equipments and machinery be made. All plants and equipments to confirm to the standards of FMEnv. Provision of ear-plugs to contractors exposed to high noise levels. Noise barriers to be given at sensitive location Throughout Project Corridor, all access roads, sites temporarily acquired and all borrow areas. Throughout construction Contractor IE, SPIU Flora & Fauna Loss of trees and Avenue Planting a minimum of 2 times of trees as compensatory afforestation for the number of tree cutting along the ROW. Cost of plantation included in the ESMP Budget. Concessionaire / Contractor has to make sure that no trees / branches to be fell by labourer for fuel, warmth during winter. Enough provision of fuel to be ensured. After completion of construction activities Contractor IE, SPIU Fauna Construction workers must protect natural resources and wild animals. Hunting will be prohibited. Nesting grounds & migratory paths, if any are protected. During construction Contractor IE, SPIU Socio – Economic Environment Accidents The Concessionaire / Contractor will provide, erect and maintain barricades, including signs marking flats, lights and flagmen as required by the Independent Engineer. During Construction Contractor IE, SPIU Resettlement Action of People Affected population will be compensated as per WB policy and entitlement framework. During Construction Contractor, SPIU IE, SPIU Temporary Loss of Access The works shall not interfere with or cause inconvenience to public or restrict the access to use and occupation of public or private roads, and any other access footpaths to or All along the Project corridor During Construction Contractor IE, SPIU
of properties whether public or private. Road Safety And Construction Safety Risk from Electrical Equipment Adequate precautions will be taken to prevent danger from electrical equipment. No material or any of the sites will be so stacked or placed as to cause danger or inconvenience to any person or the public. All necessary fencing and lights will be provided to protect the public. All machines to be used in the construction will conform to the relevant Nigerian Standards , will be free from defect, will be kept in good working order, will be regularly inspected and properly maintained as per IS provisions and to the satisfaction of the Independent Engineer. Entire Project site. During Construction Contractor IE, SPIU Risk caused by Force’ Majure All reasonable precaution will be to prevent danger of the workers and the public from fire, flood, drowning, etc. All necessary steps will be taken for prompt first aid treatment of all injuries likely to be sustained during the course of work. Entire Project site During Construction Contractor IE, SPIU Safety Measures During Construction To ensure safety of the temporary accesses during construction, safety devices shall be installed. Traffic rules and regulation shall be strictly adhered to local laws. Workers undertaking various operations during construction shall be protected by providing helmets, masks, safety goggles, hand gloves and rubber boots etc. First aid kits shall be provided at construction site for workers to meet minor accidents during construction All construction sites During construction Contractor IE, SPIU Hygiene At every workplace, good and sufficient water supply shall be maintained to avoid waterborne / water-related / water-based diseases to ensure the health and hygiene of workers. Adequate drainage, septic tanks, soak pits and wastewater disposal shall be provided at All Worker’s Camps During construction Contractor IE, SPIU Annexure 1.4
activities through its own staff or the consultant’s Environmental Specialist after it has obtained the Contractor’s report with the Consultant’s remarks on it during the construction phase. During the operation phase, the supervision as well as reporting responsibilities will lie with the SPIU Site Office. Table 21: Summary of Reporting of Environmental components and Responsibilities Format No. Item Timing Independent Engineer SPIU PIU / Site office Supervision Reporting Overseeing / Compliance CONTRACTOR MOBILIZATION AND SITE CLEARANCE M1 Reporting by contractor to IC for dumping locations & construction and labour camp site Before start of construction As required Quarterly As required M2 Reporting by contractor to IC for construction and labour camp site Before start of construction As required Quarterly As required M3 Target sheet for Tree cutting Before start of work As required After cutting As required M4 Reporting for borrow areas Before of construction As required Quarterly As required CONSTRUCTION PHASE C1 Target sheet for Pollution Monitoring As per Monitoring Plan As required After Monitoring As required C2 Top soil Conservation Before start of work As required Quarterly As required OPERATION PHASE O1 Target sheet for Pollution Monitoring During Operation As required After Monitoring As required O2 Redevelopment of Borrow Areas After completion of usage of Borrow Area As required After Monitoring As required O3 Survival Rate of Trees During Operation As required After Monitoring As required ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY BUILDING Training of staff will be done at a number of levels. Some short-term training is required for the Environment Manager, other staff members of the Environment Unit and the contractor staff to raise their levels of environmental awareness. The training can be conducted by either some external agency or through the help of in-house expertise of the SPIU and the consultants and help of Federal Ministry of Environment and World Bank. In the long-term training, special environmental issues will be examined and likely solutions provided to the Environment Unit. The main of future training programmes has to be on implementation with special ESMP basis. Since project preparation is drawing to a close, the officials can concentrate on the progress of the project. The following modules can be taken up: Table 22: Modules for Training Sl. No. Timing Target Group Mode of training Description Responsibility 1 finalization of Contracts for Civil Works Members of the site office, Environmental Specialist of the IE, Concessionaire and the Environmental staff of the Civil Contractor Lectures, Overview of responsibilities The roles and responsibilities of the IE and the Contractor Reporting arrangements Contractual External Agency or SPIU
obligations, Environmental Protection and Social Development 2. During Members of the SPIU site office, Counterpart from other departments such as Revenue, Forests, etc. Lectures, Role Play Inter-Departmental Clearance requirements and prescribed procedures Expectations of other departments – documentation and follow-up Developing formats for ease of reporting External Agency, Consultants, SPIU
Soil Construction Physical Parameter: Texture, Size, Gravel, Sand, Silt, Clay; Chemical Parameter: pH, Conductivity, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Nitrogen, Absorption Ratio Near Construction sites along the road and at locations of baseline monitoring Once in every season for the construction period Contractor through approved monitoring agency/Lab IE & SPIU Operation Physical : Texture, Grain Size, Gravel, Sand, Silt, Clay; Chemical Parameter: pH, Conductivity, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Nitrogen, Absorption Ratio At the baseline monitoring locations Once in every year for the two season for the first 3 years. Contractor through approved monitoring agency/Lab IE & SPIU Tree plantation/ green belt development Tree Survival rate 90% Tree Survival Rate Throughout the Project in substantially completed section Once in a month Contractor through approved monitoring horticulture agency IE & SPIU Operation Tree Survival rate 90% Tree Survival Rate Throughout the Project stretch Once in three month Contractor through approved monitoring horticulture agency IE & SPIU Water Bodies Turbidity in Storm Water bodies load in receiving water bodies As specified by the engineer Water quality standards At the drains, and tanks construction site/ along the ROW Dry and wet season Contractor IE & SPIU Operation Turbidity in Storm water Silt load in receiving water bodies As specified by the engineer / quality standards At the drains, and tanks construction site/ along the ROW Dry and wet season Contractor IE & SPIU