Addendum to the environmental impact assessment for Three Islands, B. Thulhaadhoo

Abstract

The report is an addendum to the “Environmental Impact Assessment Report, Three Islands – B. Thulhaadhoo” report. The need for an addendum occurred to investigate any environmental impacts that may occur as a result of the proposed harbour expansion at B. Thulhaadhoo. The report documents the finding of the study carried out. The original Environment Impact Assessment undertook extensive surveys and research to determine the impacts carried out within a large study area including the area for the proposed harbour extension. General information on the island is therefore not provided in this addendum and is referred to this document. Furthermore, where substantial information is provided in the initial EIA on site specific data relevant for the harbour expansion, such information is highlighted in this EIA without the need for further field investigations. The study finds that there are no significant environmental impacts caused due to the proposed harbour expansion. However, the report does highlight some of the additional impacts that may occur and related mitigation measures have been provided for these. The report provides a monitoring plan for the new development while also referring to the initial monitoring plan proposed in the original EIA for continuous investigation of the environment for a sustainable development.