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Title: | Environmental impact assessment report construction of powerhouse and distribution network at M.Kolhufushi Island |
Authors: | Jameel, Ahmed |
Keywords: | Powerhouse Power distribution networks Power generation Fuel Management Terrestrial environment Mitigation measures Environmental monitoring plan Environmental impact assessments Environment Protection and Preservation Act of Maldives Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation 2007 |
Issue Date: | Oct-2011 |
Citation: | Jameel, A. (2011). Environmental impact assessment report construction of powerhouse and distribution network at M.Kolhufushi Island. Male': Maldives |
Abstract: | This Environmental Impact Assessment report is an evaluation of the potential
environmental, socioeconomic and natural impacts caused during the construction of
powerhouse and distribution network at Kolhufushi Island.
This Environmental Impact Assessment report is prepared in accordance with Environmental
Impact Assessment regulation. The report has looked at the impacts that might cause during
pre construction and construction phase of the powerhouse and impact that might cause
after commissioning of the power system. The report also includes a mitigation plan for the
impacts identified.
The proposed Project will augment power generating capacity and improve electricity
distribution in Kolhufushi Island. The added generating capacity of 650 kW and the
expansion and rehabilitation of the distribution system will enable to relieve the present
electricity shortage and meet the anticipated increase in electricity demand for next 10
year. The Project will enhance the quality of supply through greater reliability and improve
efficiency through the reduction of distribution losses. Project will reduce the emission and
noise pollution as the new power system will be equipped with modern technologies.
Pollution caused by smoke from the existing powerhouse will be made negligible as the new
powerhouse will be located away from the community.
As always negative impacts cannot be avoided on these kinds of projects. In this project also
some of the negative impacts will occur during site clearing, excavation and dewatering. The
adverse impacts from overall project includes water contamination, generation of
contraction waste, Air, noise pollution and loss of vegetation and loosing of habitat to fauna
community.
Having provision to reliable electricity to the island community, there would be more job
opportunities and electricity excess to everybody will bring social happiness and
development.
The proposed powerhouse of 650kW under the Project is not of sufficient size to pose any
significant threat to the environment. The proposed power station site is located at the
south-eastern corner of the island to minimize the effect of smoke emission as the
prevailing wind across the island is either in a north-easterly or south-westerly direction.
The proposed site faces the sea on one side and flanked on the other three sides by vacant
area. There is therefore, an effective buffer zone between the powerhouse and the
adjoining properties and the presence of foliage should serve as a natural sound absorbing
barrier.
It is recommended to include features to minimize nuisance from noise, vibration, oil
spillage and exhaust emission while construction of the power generating facility. |
URI: | http://saruna.mnu.edu.mv/jspui/handle/123456789/3226 |
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