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Title: | Environmental impact assessment for the proposed upgrade and redevelopment in Thudufushi Resort, South Ari Atoll, Maldives |
Authors: | Water Solutions |
Keywords: | Redevelopment projects Coastal protection Beach replenishment Powerhouse Desalination system Line Intercept Transects (LIT) Existing coastal environment Existing marine environment Terrestrial environment Environmental impacts Mitigation measures Environmental Protection and Preservation Act Environmental management and monitoring plan Regulation on sand and aggregate mining Tourism Act (Law no. 2/99) Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation 2007 |
Issue Date: | Jun-2010 |
Citation: | Water Solutions. (2010). Environmental impact assessment for the proposed upgrade and redevelopment in Thudufushi Resort, South Ari Atoll, Maldives . Male': Maldives |
Abstract: | • This report discusses the findings of an environmental impact study undertaken by Water
Solutions Pvt. Ltd. for the undertaking the proposed upgrade and redevelopment project in
Thudufushi island
• This project is proposed by Seagull Group to develop; 21 new water bungalows, 2 water
bungalow suites, an over water reception, bar, restaurant, sea plane platform, a sewerage
treatment plant, increasing the capacity at power house and desalination plant to cater for
additional demands. The redevelopment project would also deepen the existing channel,
development of a submerged breakwater on western side, southern side and repair the
breakwater on northern side of the island.
• This report has identified, that major impact of the project will be felt on the marine
environment as almost all the new structures proposed will be over water. Impacts on the
marine environment will be felt through indirect impact on corals due to sedimentation
and siltation caused by the construction activities to the lagoon, during the construction
period. Baseline data has, therefore, been collected in order to monitor the changes to the
marine environment which will be identified in periodical monitoring reports. The most
significant impact will be felt on the lagoon bottom.
• Alternatives to the project have also been considered in detail and several alternatives to
the proposed project were considered, including alternative methods of water villa
construction and alternative locations. One alternative that has been suggested is to
construct the water villas on large but minimal number of columns. Other alternatives
considered include alternative locations and construction strategy. An alternative location
has also been suggested. Due to various reasons, these alternatives have not been
considered. The advantages and disadvantages of these alternatives have been discussed.
• Towards, the end of the report, a monitoring programme has been suggested which mainly
covers the marine environment. These include coral cover and marine water quality among
many other parameters. As the impacts are felt on the marine environment, it is important
to undertake this monitoring. |
URI: | http://saruna.mnu.edu.mv/jspui/handle/123456789/3237 |
Appears in Collections: | ތިމާވެށި Environment A
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