DC Field | Value | Language |
dc.contributor.author | Sandcays | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-05-12T05:08:44Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2019-05-12T05:08:44Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2012-11 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Sandcays. (2012). First addendum environmental impact assessment for the proposed resort development Mushimasmigili, North Ari Atoll. Male': Maldives | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://saruna.mnu.edu.mv/jspui/handle/123456789/3809 | - |
dc.description.abstract | This report addresses the environmental concerns of the proposed development of a small
marina as part of the proposed resort on Mushimasmigili, North Ari Atoll. This report shall be
read in conjunction with the proposed EIA report for the development of a resort on
Mushimasmigili. The island, which is about 2hectares in its size, has been reclaimed in
around 2004 and the proposed marina is connected to the reclaimed portion. The impact
footprint of the marina component is much less than that of the entire project. The marina
component also falls in the least ecologically sensitive area and an area that has been
previously impacted due to reclamation.
The proposed marina will be used only as part of the operations of the resort. Purpose built
vessels similar to safari dhonis will be used and these vessels will each be sold as part of the
package tied to a room in the island, specifically for personal day excursions by tourists.
Hence, there will be no provisions to cater for other vessels (safaris or yachts). Fuel, power
and water will be provided to these vessels from the existing powerhouse and desalination
plants on the island. Solid and liquid waste will also be managed within the already proposed
mechanisms.
The proposed marina project is not envisaged to have significant negative constructional
impacts, however, there will be minor potential environmental impacts from the operations
including small cumulative contribution to atmospheric emissions both from power
generation and water consumption, which has been covered in the EIA. Minor negative
impacts from waste disposal and potential spills may also be considered. If an oil spill occurs,
the impact would be significant but the probability of occurrence is almost zero. Since the
marina will be a floating structure anchored by precast concrete blocks placed carefully at its
location, there will be no impacts on the overall sediment transport regime of the island.
Additional environmental monitoring has been identified to be water quality at the location of
the marina for basic physical parameters including turbidity and grease and oil or any other
parameter that could measure grease/oil. Arrangements for monitoring during constructional
and operational phase remains the same as that proposed in the EIA report.
Given that the project has major socio-economic benefits and few minor negative
environmental impacts, it is recommended to allow the project to proceed as proposed. | en_US |
dc.subject | Existing environment | en_US |
dc.subject | Impacts and mitigation measures | en_US |
dc.subject | Environmental monitoring | en_US |
dc.title | First addendum environmental impact assessment for the proposed resort development Mushimasmigili, North Ari Atoll | en_US |
dc.type | Technical Report | en_US |
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