DC Field | Value | Language |
dc.contributor.author | CDE Consulting | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-07-10T10:57:28Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2019-07-10T10:57:28Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2014-01 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | CDE Consulting. (2014). Environment impact assessment : first addendum for the proposed tourist resort redevelopment project in Gasfinolhu Island, Kaafu Atoll. Male': Maldives | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://saruna.mnu.edu.mv/jspui/handle/123456789/4313 | - |
dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this document is to fulfil the requirements to get necessary additional
environmental clearance from the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out the proposed
changes to the resort redevelopment project in Gasfinolhu Island Resort, Male’ Atoll. The
proponent of this project is Global Pvt Ltd.
The primary rationale for the proposed additional activity is to adjust the re-development plan
from the observed shortcomings of the initial plan. The proposed revisions include increase in
the number of rooms, changes to the room design and relocation of some guest facilities,
revegetation, reclamation/replenishment of a 10,000 – 11,000 sq m on the main island and beach
replenishment of about 500 sq m of the small islet on the eastern side.
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, Dredging and Reclamation Regulations 2013 and Tourism
Act. Approvals for the project have been granted from Ministry of Tourism and EPA (for coastal
modifications).
The study area for the project is Gasfinolhu Island and baseline conditions are based on Original
EIAs (Phase I and Phase II EIA’s) and monitoring reports/data. Baseline conditions indicate that
most of the developments highlighted in the EIAs have been undertaken as specified. Existing
coastal modifications such as replenishment and dredging has had short term impacts on the
marine environment but has been very localised.
Impacts from the current proposal will be cumulative and will mainly have impacts on the
marine environment. Significant impacts of this project during construction phase of the project
are the potential impact of sedimentation on the marine water quality and consequent impact on
marine life, direct loss of marine life within the project footprint and the health and safety risks
to construction workers. All these impacts can be minimized with proper mitigation measures
recommended in the report and as practiced in the current environmental management
framework.
The main mitigation measures include carrying out construction activities during low tide hours
and calm weather, deployment of silt screen or construction of bunds in the project area and
where appropriate to reduce sediment dispersal and avoid adverse sedimentation impacts, and
proper supervision of all activities by qualified personnel. The work schedule and duration will
also be planned to avoid disruptive weather conditions and complete construction activities in
the shortest time possible.
The alternatives evaluated for the project are alternative near shore breakwater technologies and
alternatives for borrow areas. The “No Project” option has also been explored and this option is
not deemed preferable, given the current condition of the shore and the need for mitigation of
ongoing seasonal and long-term erosion problem.
The monitoring plan is designed to extend the existing monitoring programme. The management
plan for this addendum will also be the same framework existing for the project.
In conclusion, the proposed additional activities for this project have 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 marine water quality, coral reef and lagoon bottom
habitats. However, mitigation measures have been proposed to adequately minimise these
significant impacts.
Prepared | en_US |
dc.subject | Tourist resort redevelopment | en_US |
dc.subject | Existing environment | en_US |
dc.subject | Natural and biological environment | en_US |
dc.subject | Marine environment | en_US |
dc.subject | Environmental impacts | en_US |
dc.subject | Mitigation measures | en_US |
dc.subject | Environmental management plan | en_US |
dc.subject | Environmental monitoring plan | en_US |
dc.subject | Environmental impact assessments | en_US |
dc.title | Environment impact assessment : first addendum for the proposed tourist resort redevelopment project in Gasfinolhu Island, Kaafu Atoll | en_US |
dc.type | Technical Report | en_US |
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