Environmental Report Project Number 37381-013 Loan Numbers 2477-SRI (SF)/2977 SRI (SF) and Grant Numbers 0129-SRI(SF)/0130-SRI Semestral Report January to June 2015 SRI : Dry Zone Urban Water and Sanitation Project (DZUW&SP) Chilaw & Puttalam Districts Prepared by DZUW&SP Project Management Unit of National Water Supply & Drainage Board(NWS&DB), for the Ministry of City Development and Water Supply, Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank. This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.
ADB ASSISTED DRY ZONE URBAN WATER AND SANITATION PROJECT Environmental Management and Report Projects in Chilaw & Puttalam District For the period from January to June 2015 Prepared by SMEC International in association with Ocyana Consultants and Ceywater Consultants (Pvt) Ltd On behalf of Project Co-ordination Cell of the National Water Supply And Drainage Board Ministry of Urban Development, Water Supply And Drainage Submitted to Sri Lanka Residence Mission, Asian Development Bank, Colombo
Contents LIST OF FIGURES & MAPS... 3 LIST OF TABLES... 3 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS... 4 1. Introduction... 6 1.1. Contractors, Supervision Consultants and Clients role in environmental safeguards compliance... 7 2. Construction activities during the period... 8 Subprojects in Chilaw... 8 Surface water intake at Deduru Oya (SW/C/01)... 8 Water treatment plant (WTP/C/04A)... 8 Distribution pipe lines (PIPES/C/08B)... 8 Ground reservoir at Bangadeniya (WTP/C/04A)... 8 Septage treatment plant (SEP/C&P/06)... 8 Public toilets (PT/C/14)... 9 Subprojects in Puttalam... 9 Surface water intake (Eluwankulama, Achchimolai tanks and feeder canals) (SW/P/01)... 9 Water treatment plant (WTP/P/04A)... 9 Distribution pipe lines (PIPES/P/09)... 9 Ground reservoir at Kalladiya (WTP/P/04A)... 9 Septage treatment plant (SEP/P/06)... 9 Public toilets (PT/P/15)... 9 Subprojects in Mannar... Error! Bookmark not defined. 2
Distribution pipe lines (PIPES/M/11)... Error! Bookmark not defined. Surface storage tank (STRU/M/12)... Error! Bookmark not defined. Septage treatment plant (SEP/M/07)... Error! Bookmark not defined. Public toilets (PT/M/17)... Error! Bookmark not defined. Subproject activities in Vavuniya... Error! Bookmark not defined. Reservoir and surface water intake at Per Aru (SW/V/02)... Error! Bookmark not defined. Water treatment plant (WTP/V/05)... Error! Bookmark not defined. Distribution pipe lines (PIPES/V/10 & PIPES/V&M/19)... Error! Bookmark not defined. Public toilets (PT/V/16)... Error! Bookmark not defined. 3. Environmental impacts, mitigation measures taken at site and monitoring... 10 4. Status of environmental licenses and permits for rock blasting and plants... 29 5. Public complaints... 29 6. Conclusion and further actions... 29 Photo documentation of environmental safeguards compliance of each subproject... Error! Bookmark not defined. LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Location of each subproject in Chilaw and Puttalam districts LIST OF TABLES Table 1.1. Table 3.1. Subprojects under DZUWSP with contract No. and date of commencement of construction Activities carried out in each subproject, their impacts to environment, mitigation measures, effectiveness and any further action 3
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ADB CTB DPR DZUWSP EA EIA EMS EMP EMoP ES EPL GRC IEE IEER MSW PPE PPTA SC Asian Development Bank Ceylon Tourist Board Daily Progress Report Dry Zone Urban Water & Sanitation Project Environmental Assessment Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Method Statement Environmental Management Plan Environmental Plan Environmental Specialist Environmental Protection License Grievance Redress Committee Initial Environmental Examination Initial Environmental Examination Report Municipal Solid Waste Personal Protection Equipment Project Preparatory Technical Assistance Supervision Consultant 4
Figure 1. Location of each subproject in Chilaw and Puttalam districts
Environmental Management and Report Projects in Chilaw & Puttalam Districts January to June 2015 1. Introduction Asian Development Bank (ADB) is funding the Dry Zone Urban Water and Sanitation Project (DZUWSP) through loan 2477 and 2977. The project is expected to rehabilitate, expand and develop water and sanitation infrastructure (including septage treatment) for major towns in north and north western dry zone of the country. Urban and peri-urban towns of Chilaw, Puttalam, Manner and Vavuniya will be benefited through the project. It is expected that institutional reforms and capacity development of institutes related to water sector will also be carried out through this project. Funds amounting to US $ 163 million have been allocated for the project which is operational from June 2009 until June 2016. Ministry of Urban Development, Water Supply and Drainage is the executing agency for the project, while National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS & DB) is the project implementing agency. This report is the semi-annual progress report on environmental management and monitoring of subprojects in Chilaw and Puttalam districts under DZUWSP. Subprojects in Chilaw and Puttalam districts are listed below with their contract number and date of commencement. Table 1.1. Subprojects in Chilaw and Puttalam districts under DZUWSP with contract No. and date of commencement of construction Subproject area Subproject Contract No. Date of Commencement Chilaw Surface water intake at Deduruoya SW/C/01 July, 2014 Water treatment plant WTP/C/04A June, 2014 Distribution pipe lines PIPES/C/08B January, 2013 Ground reservoir at Bangadeniya WTP/C/04A June, 2014 Septage treatment plant SEP/C&P/06 April, 2013 Public toilets (at Chilaw fish market PT/C/14 March, 2013 and Bus park) Puttalam Surface water intake (Achchimolai SW/P/01 March, 2014 reservoir) Water treatment plant WTP/P/04A August, 2014 Distribution pipe lines PIPES/P/09 November, 2013 Reservoir at Kalladiya WTP/P/04A June, 2014 Septage treatment plant SEP/P/06 April, 2013 Public toilets (at Puttalam Sunday Market) PT/P/15 March, 2013
Subproject area Subproject Contract No. Date of Commencement Managers office WTP/C&P/04A June 2014 Environmental Assessments (EAs) have been carried out during the Project Preparatory Technical Assistance (PPTA) stage for each project component. Initial Environmental Examinations (IEE) have been completed for projects in Chilaw and Puttalam. Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) have been developed based on the impacts and mitigation measures suggested under sections Screening of Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures of each EA report (IEER). An Environmental Plan (EMoP) was also prepared for each subproject that includes information on environmental parameters to be monitored, Location, time and, cost for sampling and stage of subproject on which the monitoring should be conducted. The EMoP is considered to be a useful tool to monitor the implementation of mitigation measures and EMP. 1.1. Contractors, Supervision Consultants and Clients role in environmental safeguards compliance The project is implemented by NSW & DB within which a Project Co-ordination Cell (PCC) headed by the Project Director has been established. The PCC has the overall responsibility in monitoring the implementation of EMP and EMoP by each contractor. The Supervision Consultant/ Engineer {(SC), SMEC International in association with Ocyana Consultants and Ceywater Consultants (Pvt) Ltd} working under the PCC directly supervise and monitor the contractor in implementing the EMP. The EMPs and EMoPs have incorporated into respective bid documents, and each contractor has submitted an Environmental Method Statement (EMS) which has been reviewed and approved by the engineer. Execution of mitigation measures to minimise environmental impacts during construction period is a responsibility of the contractor/s. The SC shall also direct the contractor to rectify any noncompliance situation arising in construction sites. Critical construction activities are monitored on a daily basis by SC and any non-compliance situations and rectification measures/ instructions to contractor are recoded in engineers log books, Daily Progress Reports (DPRs) and monitoring checklists. of air quality, water quality, noise and vibration levels are done on a quarterly basis by the contractor, while compliance indicators such as availability of Vehicle Emission Test certificates are monitored by the SC at a lesser. A public complaint register is also maintained by the contractor/s under the supervision of SC. Any complaint received from public is attended by the contractor with instructions from SC. 7
An Environmental Specialist (ES) has been appointed by the SC on an intermittent basis, to look into the environmental safeguards aspects of the overall project. A mechanism has been developed to communicate between Team Leader, Deputy Team leaders, Resident Engineers and Environmental Specialist of SC to assist them in resolving any environmental issue arising in each subproject. However the ES conducts site visits at least once a month to record the level of compliance by the contractor and instructions are given to improve on any non-compliance situation/s. This report presents the status of environmental safeguards compliance with respect to each sub project in Chilaw and Puttalam districts, for the period from January to June 2015. The report is based on actual filed observations made by the ES, DPRs, and engineers log books, monitoring checklists and other available records / approvals at site. 2. Construction activities during the period Critical construction activities that were carried out in each subproject during the reporting period are listed below. Subprojects in Chilaw Surface water intake at Deduru Oya (SW/C/01) Contractor has mobilized at site by constructing the site office, yard and worker camps. The contractor has commenced work on the low level weir across Deduru Oya and intake canal. Stream bank protection structures on the intake canal are under construction and coffer dam across Deduru Oya has been constructed. Water treatment plant (WTP/C/04A) Structural work of aerator, flocculation tank, sedimentation tanks, sedimentation tanks, filter and sump was carried out during this period. Back filling of few structures (such as chemical stores) have also commenced. Contractor has increased the work force, hence new worker accommodation and sanitary facilities have been constructed within the project site. Distribution pipe lines (PIPES/C/08B) Excavation work for trenches to lay water distribution pipe lines continued during this period. The trenches were back filled after laying of different types of pipes including DI, HDPE and PVC pipes. Overall a length of 41,000 m pipes was layed during the reporting period. Ground reservoir at Bangadeniya (WTP/C/04A) Structural work related to the storage tank continued during the reporting period. Septage treatment plant (SEP/C&P/06) Construction of the septage treatment plant was completed with the engineered wet land to which the final effluent will be discharged. The plant was handed over to the client on June 2015 and is now operational. 8
Public toilets (PT/C/14) The facility was handed over to the local authority in February, 2014 and is operational. Subprojects in Puttalam Surface water intake (Eluwankulama, Achchimolai tanks and feeder canals) (SW/P/01) The contractor mobilized at site during the month of March, 2014. Site clearing works and excavation works in both reservoirs have commenced during the reporting period. Rehabilitation of tank bunds has also commenced. Water treatment plant (WTP/P/04A) Structural works of aerator, flocculation tank, Backwash Recovery Tank and Clear Water Tank had commenced during this period. Contractor has also commenced backfilling operations for which stock piled excavated material has been used. Distribution pipe lines (PIPES/P/09) A total length of 71,350 m of pipe lines have been layed and back filled by end of June 2015. Ground reservoir at Kalladiya (WTP/P/04A) Structural works of the ground storage tank has been carried out during this period. Septage treatment plant (SEP/C&P/06) Construction work of the treatment plant has been completed and the plant has been handed over to Chilaw local authority client in May 2015 & Puttalam local authority in June 2015. The plants are now operational. Public toilets (PT/P/15) Construction of the septic tanks and soakage tanks were completed and structural works of the toilets were also completed by 31st March 2014. The facility is under operation. Manager s office WTP/C&P/04A Excavation work and foundation work have commenced during the reporting period. Excavated material have been stock piled within the project site. 9
3. Environmental impacts, mitigation measures taken at site and monitoring Key activities discussed under section 2 have been carried out in each subproject during the reporting period. These activities in general have impacts on physical, ecological and social environments. The EMPs describe measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate the adverse impacts. As indicated above it is the responsibility of the contractor/s to execute these mitigation measures under the direct supervision of SC. Implementation of mitigation measures and their effectiveness have been monitored and recorded by the SC. In cases where further actions were the SC has advised the contractor. Table 3.1 below summarize the activities carried out in each subproject, their impacts to the environment, mitigation measures taken and any further actions recommended by SC. Table 3.1. Activities carried out in each subproject, their impacts to environment, mitigation measures, effectiveness and any further action Construction Subprojects in Chilaw Surface water intake at Deduru Oya (SW/C/01) Clearing of land and Damage to vegetation stream bank for cover including riverine gabion/ retaining wall vegetation. construction. Induced wash off of river bank. Clearing of land limited to the area required for the site office, yard and camps. Vegetation clearing along stream bank done during dry flow period of Deduru Oya & indicator Extent of land area cleared beyond the project site boundary. Length of river bank eroded along the stream diversion section. Effectiveness further & actions Land clearing has not gone beyond the site boundary. A wall is under construction around the perimeter of land. All trees to be removed have been marked at site. These trees are cut and removed by Timber Corporation. Contractor has cleared the riverine vegetation during dry flow and retaining wall structures 10
Construction of low level weir and intake canal across Deduru Oya Establishment of site office, stores, yard and labour camps. Changes in downstream water quality due to spills of chemicals. Disturbances to public bathing places located new the weir Accumulation and disposal of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). Risk of accidents and health hazards to workers. construction of retaining structures. Construction works have commenced during dry flow of the river. Stores of chemical materials not to be located near the river (i.e. close to river bank). Working areas to be separated from river. No specific mitigation measure adopted as it has not been indicated in the EMP Collection of MSW in bins and disposal at sites approved by local authority. Workers are provided with proper accommodation with sanitary facilities and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) indicator Changes in downstream water quality in dry and wet season. No. of public complaints on nuisance to public. Open waste dumps at site. No. of workers per billet Availability of potable water at site No. of trainings given to Twice a year for two years Effectiveness & further actions are under construction. Two material stores have been established by contractor on either sides of the river. These stores are about 50 60 m away from the river banks. Contractor is constructing a coffer dam across the river to facilitate construction of the low level weir. Contractor was instructed to provide screens for public bathing places which are at close proximity to the construction site. Contractor has supplied waste bins and the workers have been instructed to dump waste only to the bins. Collected MSW disposed only at approved locations. No billet was observed with overcrowded workers. All workers have been supplied with mosquito nets and potable water is available. awareness 11
Display of safety and warning sign boards at site. indicator workers on health and safety No. of accidents at site Effectiveness & further actions trainings are conducted by the contractor s staff. However, there was a serious lapse in using PPE by workers during the reporting period and strict instructions were given to the contractor to provide PPE and to see that all workers use them at site. Instructions were also given to increase the number of safety and warning signboards at site. The contractor was advised to further improve on first aid facility at site. Risks of fire hazards and chemical spills. There were no proper safety measures taken at the two chemical and material stores established at site. One stores has been constructed using Cadjan leaves while the other is a container box without any ventilation. No firefighting equipment or material was placed in either stores. No. of fire extinguishers at site No. of chemical spills at site. No fatal accidents were recorded during the reporting period. Contractor was informed to reconstruct both stores with proper ventilation and firefighting facilities with adequate warning sign boards. 12
indicator Effectiveness further & actions Water treatment plant (WTP/C/04A) Clearing of land and Damage and loss of soil excavation. vegetation cover. Clearing of land limited to area required for the water treatment plant, site office, yard and worker camps. Extent of land area cleared beyond the project site boundary. The Contractor has established new worker camps close to project site boundary. Few bushes and shrubs have been damaged. Therefore the contractor was instructed to refrain from clearing vegetation beyond the site boundary. Accumulation of excavated soil at site causing soil erosion and sedimentation during rainy seasons. Stock piling excavated soil away from the nearby canal and road. Reuse of excavated material. Disposal of unsuitable material only at approved sites by the local authority. Timing of excavation work to be completed during dry season of the year. Placing of a temporary toe wall along the stock piles and guiding the storm water away from the stock piles. No. of excavated soil piles left close to the road and nearby canal. No. of stock piles without toe wall protection. One temporary stock pile of disposable material had been placed near the road. Contractor was instructed to remove this material in to the disposal site. He was further instructed to rehabilitate the road towards the disposal site. Contractor has maintained toe walls around stock piles and some of the material has been reused for back filling. Construction and Establishment of the silt Contractor has 13
maintenance of a silt trap at the final drain point of the site 1. indicator trap and maintenance of the silt trap. Effectiveness & further actions increased the capacity of the silt trap and is functional. Generation of dust. Spraying of water along the access road and within the site. Daily running chart of the water bowser. No. of public complaints on dust. No complaints were received due to dust. Establishment of site office, yard and labour camps. Nuisance of noise and vibration to public. Accumulation and disposal of solid waste and kitchen waste. Regular services and inspection of construction vehicles and machinery. Avoiding heavy construction works during days of religious importance. Collection of solid waste in bins and disposal at sites approved by local authority. Inspection of service and maintenance records of all construction vehicles. Public complaints on noise and vibration incidents. Open waste dumps at site. Once in 3 months Construction vehicles are serviced at service stations outside the project site. No complaint has been received during the reporting period. Contractor continued to collect all solid waste and Kitchen waste in to a pit and has placed additional waste collecting bins at every billet and kitchen area. Workers are provided with proper accommodation with sanitary facilities. No. of workers per billet. Availability of potable water at site. Although the contractor has increased the worker force, no billet was observed with overcrowded workers. This is due to the construction of new 1 The topography of the site is such that there is one prominent drain point towards the southern boundary of the project site. 14
Foundation structural works and Generation of noise. Display of safety and warning sign boards at site. Construction works that create noise nuisance are stopped during days of religious importance and at night time. indicator No. of trainings given to workers on health and safety. No. of accidents at site. Public complaints on noise. Effectiveness & further actions billets at site. However there was a shortage of sanitary facilities and the contractor was instructed to increase the number of toilets. Contractor s staff continued to carry out training programs on health and safety. Safety and warning signboards have been displayed at site. No fatal accidents were recorded during the reporting period. The project site is close to the ancient temple but separated with the buffer zone (jungle). No complaints on noise were received during the reporting period. Contractor has not damaged the vegetation of this buffer zone. Accidents to workers. All workers have been provided with PPE and are made to use them at site. A first aid room is available at site. No. of tool box meetings at site. No. of accidents at site. Contractor has carried out at least one tool box meeting per month. No. serious accident was recorded at site. 15
indicator Effectiveness further & actions Distribution pipe line (PIPES/C/08B) Excavation of Temporary loss of trenches access to public. Risk of accidents to public, workers and animals. Removal and damage to vegetation Provide temporary cover slabs over tranches. Back fill the trenches as soon as the pipe laying is completed. Placing of barricade tape and signboards along the trenches. Marking of trees that need to be removed and removing through Timber Corporation. No. of public complaints related to loss of access. No. of accidents recorded due to open trenches. No. of trees cut without marking Once a month Once a month Temporary cover planks have been provided as means of providing access. No public complaint was received during the reporting period. No accident was recorded during the reporting period due to open trenches. Only the marked trees have been removed from the site. Ground Reservoir at Bangadeniya (WTP/C/04A) Site clearing, Nuisance of dust and Spraying of water excavation works noise. around the construction and transport of material. site. Limiting site excavation and leveling works only to day time. No. of public complaints regarding dust and noise. Site clearing operations have been completed. Use of properly serviced and maintained equipment and vehicles. Enforcing speed limits to all construction vehicles moving on the public access road (10 Inspection of service and maintenance records of all construction vehicles. Once in 3 months All equipment and machinery have been serviced at service stations outside the project site. The speed limits for all construction vehicles have been maintained at site. 16
Establishment of site office, yard and labour camp. Structural work Damage to the access road that is used by the residents Accumulation and disposal of solid waste. Risk of accidents and health hazards to workers. Nuisance of noise to public kmph) Maintaining the road to a motorable condition by leveling and spraying water to suppress dust. Collection of solid waste in bins and disposal at sites approved by local authority. Workers are provided with proper accommodation with sanitary facilities and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Display of safety and warning sign boards at site Construction activities that create heavy noise were suspended during days of religious importance and at night indicator No. of public complaints received on poor road condition. Open waste dumps at site. No. of workers per billet Availability of potable water at site No. of trainings given to workers on health and safety No. of accidents at site No. of complaints on noise nuisance Effectiveness further & actions The road has been maintained by the contractor hence no complaints have been received. Contractor has supplied waste bins and the workers have been instructed to dump waste only to the bins. Collected solid waste is disposed only at approved locations. No billet was observed with overcrowded workers. All workers have been supplied with mosquito nets and potable water is available. Contractor has continued monthly awareness training on health and safety. Safety and warning signboards have been displayed at site. No fatal accidents were recorded during the reporting period. The project site is close to a settlement area. No complaints on noise were received during 17
time. indicator Effectiveness & further actions the reporting period. Disposal of concrete mixer truck wash water Washing of concrete mixer trucks only within the project site. No. of observations made on mixer trucks washing outside the project site. It was observed that some mixer trucks have been washed along the access road to the site and the contractor was instructed to avoid such practice in future. Septage treatment plant (SEP/C&P/06) Site clearing and Accumulation of excavation works excavated soil at site leading to erosion and sedimentation of nearby lands. Timing of excavation works during dry periods of the year. Reuse of soil for back filling works. Incidents of eroded soil deposited in nearby lands. Site clearing work has been completed. Transportation of filling material (soil) Generation of dust. Generation of dust and noise. The project site was sprayed with water during incidence of high dust conditions. Covering of material when transporting to site. Use of speed limits when transporting material through settlement area. Regular services & inspection of all material transport vehicles. Running chart of the water bowser used for spraying water. No. vehicles transporting material without covers. Public complaints on dust and noise incidents. Contractor had completed all backfilling operations. 18
Establishment of site office, yard and labour camps. Structural works Accumulation and disposal of solid and kitchen waste. Generation of noise. Accidents to workers. Collection of solid and kitchen waste in bins and disposal at sites approved by local authority. Construction works that create noise nuisance are stopped during days of religious importance and at night time. All workers have been provided with PPE and are made to use them at site. A first aid room is available at site. The site has been constructed and handed over to the client in June 2015 Public toilets (PT/C/14) The site has been completed and handed to the client on February, 2014. indicator No. of open waste dumps at site. Public complaints on noise. No. of tool box meetings at site. No. of accidents at site. Subprojects in Puttalam Surface water intake (Eluwankulama, Achchimolai tanks and feeder canals) (SW/P/01) Site clearing and Damage to vegetation Clearing of land area excavation works to only as required to increase capacity of increase the tank tanks, existing canal capacity. to Eluwankulama tank and new canal to Achchimolai tank Accumulation of excavated soil at site causing soil erosion and sedimentation during rainy seasons. Excavation works limited to the dry periods of the year. Reuse of excavated soil for bund construction Extent of land area cleared beyond the project site boundary. No. of excavated soil piles left close to nearby canal and water bodies without any toe walls. Effectiveness & further actions Contractor has provided bins at site office, yard and camps and solid and kitchen waste are taken to disposal sites approved by the local authority. The project site is within a farm land away from settlements. No complaints on noise were received during the reporting period. Contractor has carried out at least one tool box meeting per month. No. serious accident was recorded at site. Contractor has continued to clear only the demarcated area in both tanks. Contractor continued to dispose excess soil and unusable material only at sites approved by 19
and disposing access amounts and spoil material at approved sites of local authority. indicator Effectiveness further local authority. & actions Establishment of site office, yard and labour camps. Generation of dust. Accumulation and disposal of solid and kitchen waste. Risk of accidents and health hazards to workers. Spraying of water at regular intervals at all construction sites. Enforcing speeds limits to all earth excavation and earth moving vehicles. Collection of solid and kitchen in bins and disposal at sites approved by local authority. Workers are provided with accommodation with sanitary facilities and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Daily running chart of the water bowser. No. of public complaints on dust. Open waste dumps at site. No. of workers per billet Availability of potable water at site Contractor has supplied waste bins and the workers have been instructed to dump waste only to the bins. Collected waste disposed only at approved locations. Only one billet is located at site which is sufficient as there are only few labourers at site. All site clearing and excavation work done using heavy earth moving machines. Display of safety and warning sign boards at site No. of trainings given to workers on health and safety No. of accidents at site awareness trainings are conducted by the contractor s staff. Safety and warning signboards have been displayed at site. No fatal accidents were 20
indicator Effectiveness & further actions recorded during the reporting period. Water treatment plant (WTP/P/04A) Excavation of land Accumulation of for treatment plant excavated soil at site foundations and causing soil erosion and structures. sedimentation during rainy seasons. Placing excavated soil within the site and reuse the suitable material for back filling as much as possible. Construction of a silt trap at the final drain point of the land (within the site boundary). Change in capacity of silt trap and signs of sediment deposited on the drainage canal outside the project site. Excavation works has been completed. Excess excavated material to be disposed at sites approved by local authority. No. of approved disposal sites operated by the contractor. The excess and unsuitable material has been transported to approved disposal sites (2 Nos). Establishment and maintenance of site Generation of dust. Nuisance of noise and vibration to public. Accumulation and disposal of solid waste Spraying of water along the access road and within the site. Regular services and inspection of construction vehicles and machinery. Avoiding heavy construction works during days of religious importance. Collection of solid and kitchen waste in bins Daily running chart of the water bowser. No. of public complaints on dust. Public complaints on noise and vibration incidents. Open waste dumps at site. No complaints were received due to dust. Construction vehicles are serviced at service stations outside the project site. It was observed that the project site required 21
office, yard and labour camps. and kitchen waste. and disposal at sites approved by local authority. indicator Effectiveness & further actions improvements in housekeeping. Therefore the contractor was advised to improve the waste collection system within the camp sites and construction sites. Workers are provided with proper accommodation with sanitary facilities and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). No. of workers per billet Availability of potable water at site. No billet was observed with overcrowded workers. All workers have been provided with potable water. Contractor was further advised to provide more temporary shelters near construction sites as a means of resting areas when working under extreme sun conditions. Storage of fuel oil, grease and other Accidental spills or contamination with storm Display of safety and warning sign boards at site. Placing of all fuel, oil and other chemicals in No. of trainings given to workers on health and safety. No. of accidents at site. Visual inspection of any signs of chemical spills awareness trainings are conducted by the contractor s staff. Safety and warning signboards have been displayed at site. No fatal accidents were recorded during the reporting period. No incidents of chemicals spills 22
chemicals construction activities for water causing surface and ground water pollution. Risk of fire hazard and accidents. a store with impervious floor, roofing and proper ventilation. Placing of warning signboards near all flammable chemicals. Placing fire extinguishers and sand baskets. Conducting regular safety training programmes for the workers. indicator in the stores. Availability of proper warning signboards and instructions near material stores. Availability of proper firefighting equipment near material stores. No. of tool box meetings held at site Once in 6 months Once in 3 months Effectiveness & further actions recorded and the contractor has placed all chemicals within an enclosed stores. Proper signboards were available at site. Regular training programmes on safety have been carried out by the contractor. Firefighting equipment is available at site. However the contractor was advised to carry out timely refilling of all fire extinguishers before they expire. Contractor is continuing to have training on safety. Structural works Generation of noise. Providing first aid facilities at site Construction works that create noise nuisance are stopped during days of religious importance and at night time. Availability of a first aid room with equipment. Public complaints on noise. No fatal accidents were recorded at site. The project site is away from settlements. No complaints on noise were received during the reporting period. Accidents to workers. All workers have been provided with PPE and are made to use them at site. A first aid room is available at site. No. of tool box meetings at site. No. of accidents at site. Contractor has carried out at least one tool box meeting per month. No serious accident has been reported during 23
indicator Effectiveness further this period. & actions Distribution pipe line (PIPES/P/09) Excavation of Temporary loss of trenches access to public. Risk of accidents to public, workers and animals. Removal and damage to vegetation Provide temporary cover slabs over tranches. Back fill the trenches as soon as the pipe laying is completed. Placing of barricade tape and signboards along the trenches. Marking of trees that need to be removed and removing through Timber Corporation. No. of public complaints related to loss of access. No. of accidents recorded due to open trenches. No. of trees cut without marking Once a month Once a month Temporary cover planks have been provided by the contractor as means of providing access. No public complaint has been received during the reporting period. No accident was recorded during the reporting period due to open trenches. Only the marked trees have been removed from the site. Ground Reservoir at Kalladiya (WTP/P/04A) Site clearing, Nuisance of dust. excavation works and transport of material Spraying of water around the construction site. Use of properly serviced and maintained equipment and vehicles. Enforcing speed limits to all construction vehicles moving on the public access road (10 kmph) No. of public complaints regarding dust. Service and maintenance records of all construction vehicles. Once in 3 months Site clearing activities have been completed. All equipment and machinery have been serviced at service stations outside the project site. Establishment and Accumulation and Collection of solid and Open waste dumps at Waste bins are 24
maintenance of site office, yard and labour camp. Mobilization of workers. disposal of solid and kitchen waste. kitchen in bins and disposal at sites approved by local authority. indicator site. No. of workers per billet Effectiveness & further actions available at site and the workers have been instructed to dump waste only to the bins. Collected waste material is disposed only at approved locations. Good housekeeping was observed at site. Risk of accidents and health hazards to workers. Risk of elephant attacks Workers are provided with proper accommodation with sanitary facilities and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Display of safety and warning sign boards at site Placing an electric fence around the site Availability of potable water at site No. of trainings given to workers on health and safety No. of accidents at site No. of elephant attacks to site No billet was observed with overcrowded workers. All workers have been supplied with mosquito nets and potable water is available. awareness trainings are conducted by the contractor s staff. Safety and warning signboards have been displayed at site. No fatal accidents were recorded during the reporting period. No elephant attack was recorded during the reporting period. Septage treatment plant (SEP/P/06) Site clearing and Accumulation of excavation works. excavated soil at site leading to erosion and sedimentation of nearby Timing of excavation works during dry periods of the year. Reuse of soil for back Incidents of eroded soil deposited in nearby lands. Site clearing and excavation work has been completed. 25
Establishment and maintenance of site office, yard and labour camps. Construction works of structure. lands. Generation of dust. Accumulation and disposal of solid and kitchen waste. Generation of noise. Accidents to workers. filling works. The project site was sprayed with water during incidence of high dust conditions. Collection of waste in bins and disposal at sites approved by local authority. Construction works that create noise nuisance are stopped during days of religious importance and at night time. All workers have been provided with PPE and are made to use them at site. A first aid room is available at site. indicator Running chart of the water bowser used for spraying water. No. of open waste dumps at site. Public complaints on noise. No. of tool box meetings at site. No. of accidents at site. Effectiveness further & actions Contractor has provided bins at site office, yard and camps and the collected waste is taken to disposal sites approved by the local authority. The project site is located within an unpopulated area. No complaints on noise were received during the reporting period. Contractor has carried out at least one tool box meeting per month. No. serious accident was recorded at site. Public toilets (PT/P/15) The site has been completed and handed over to the client in March 2014 Manager s office Site clearing and excavation work for foundation Generation of dust. Blockage of nearby Spraying of water along the access road and within the site. No excavated material No. of public complaints received. Signs of soil washed on No complaints on dust issue has been received, but instructed the contractor to cover the construction site. Although no signs of 26
Establishment of site office, yard and labour camps. drainage path. Accumulation and disposal of solid waste and kitchen waste. to be stored close to the drainage path and placing of a toe wall around the stock pile. Collection of solid waste in bins and disposal at sites approved by local authority. indicator Effectiveness & further actions to the drain washed soil was observed in the drain the contractor was instructed to remove material close to the drain and place the toe wall. Open waste dumps at site. Contractor continued to collect all solid waste and Kitchen waste in to a pit and has placed additional waste collecting bins at every billet and kitchen area. Workers are provided with proper accommodation with sanitary facilities. No. of workers per billet. Availability of potable water at site. Contractor has provided billets and they are not over crowded. Fire, safety and accident hazards Safety sign boards have been displayed at site. No. of accidents reported at site The contractor was instructed to place fire extinguishers and sand buckets near the material stores immediately. Further the contractor was instructed to provide PPE to all workers without any delay. 27
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4. Status of environmental licenses and permits for rock blasting and plants All contractors were instructed to obtain all necessary approvals and licenses such as Environmental Protection License (EPL). 5. Public complaints Grievance Redress Committees (GRCs) have been established to look into any public complaints during the commencement of construction works. All contractors are maintaining a public complaint register. However no written public complaint has been received during the reporting period. 6. Conclusion and further actions Most of the subprojects in Chilaw and Puttalam are nearing the completion of construction and some have been completed and handed over to the client. The public toilets and septage treatment plants are operational. No significant issues were observed during the reporting period except at WTP of Chilaw where the access road towards the disposal site needs urgent rehabilitation. The next monitoring report is for the period from June to December, 2015 and it is anticipated that some of the subprojects will be completed and handed to the client. 29