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Title: | Environment impact assessment for the proposed swimming pool construction project in Kurehdhoo Island Resort, Lhaviyani Atoll |
Authors: | CDE Consulting |
Keywords: | Project description Policy and legal framework Existing environment Impacts identification Significant impacts and mitigation measures Alternatives Environmental management monitoring Environmental monitoring plan Stakeholder consultations |
Issue Date: | Jun-2014 |
Citation: | CDE Consulting. (2014). Environment impact assessment for the proposed swimming pool construction project in Kurehdhoo Island Resort, Lhaviyani Atoll. Male': Maldives |
Abstract: | The purpose of this document is to fulfil the requirements to get necessary environmental
clearance from the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out the proposed swimming pool
construction project in Kuredu Island Resort, Lh. Atoll. The proponent of this project is Kuredu
Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
The main rationale for the project is to enhance and upgrade the tourism operations at Kuredu
Island Resort, by building a swimming pool in front of the bar on the South West side of the
resort, to provide a better product for the visiting guests.
All project activities will be in conformance to the laws and regulations of the Maldives, and
relevant international conventions that Maldives is party to. The key laws and regulations
applicable to this project are: Environmental Protection and Preservation Act, Environmental
Impact Assessment Regulation 2012 and the Tourism Act.
Significant impact associated with the components of the project impact on the islands
groundwater, impact on the flora at the project site and the health and safety of construction
workers and swimming pool users. All these impacts can be minimized with proper mitigation
measures recommended in the report.
The alternatives evaluated for the project is The “No Project” option nonetheless, this option is
not deemed preferable, given the current condition of the resort. Other alternatives explored are
alternative location and alternative pool type. Given the disadvantages of the existing conditions,
the preferred option is to go ahead with the proposed project of construction of a fresh water
swimming pool at the proposed location.
Monitoring plan is designed to assess any changes to the environment of the island, groundwater
and flora and fauna that are the key areas that will be impacted from this project.
The management plan for this project is designed to produce a framework for anticipated
impacts, including practicable and achievable performance requirements and systems for
monitoring, reporting and implementing corrective actions. In addition provide evidence of
compliance to legislation, policies, guidelines and requirements of relevant authorities.
In conclusion, this project has been designed in conformance to the relevant laws and regulations
of Maldives. The most significant impacts are expected to be short-term impacts on the water
quality groundwater and flora and fauna. However, mitigation measures have been proposed to
adequately minimise these impacts |
URI: | http://saruna.mnu.edu.mv/jspui/handle/123456789/4264 |
Appears in Collections: | ތިމާވެށި Environment A
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