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Title: | Addendum 2 environmental impact assessment for the reclamation and expansion at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, Hulhulhé, Kaafu Atoll |
Authors: | Jameel, Ahmed |
Keywords: | Project description and justification Methodology Relevant regulation for this project Existing environment Environmental impacts and mitigation Stakeholder consultation Alternatives Environmental management and monitoring |
Issue Date: | Oct-2015 |
Citation: | Jameel, A. (2015). Addendum 2 environmental impact assessment for the reclamation and expansion at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, Hulhulhé, Kaafu Atoll. Male': Maldives |
Abstract: | This report discusses the findings of an addendum that had been carried out for the
environmental impact study (EIA) which was carried out by Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd. at the
request of Maldives Airports Company Limited in July 2014. This EIA Addendum 2 report
covers for changes that had been made to the reclamation component of the Ibrahim Nasir
International Airport (INIA) expansion project. The report also covers proposed 7.1 m wide
road development on southern end of the island and development of a 4.84 km sewerage
collection, treatment and disposal system via 495m ocean outfall as part of the Ibrahim
Nasir International Airport expansion and modernisation project.
Refer to the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Proposed Expansion and
Reclamation at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (2015) for the details of the project. This
EIA report has been approved by EPA.
Environmental impacts were assessed and most of the environmental impacts from the
changes that had been brought to the reclamation and expansion project at INIA would be
from dredging and reclamation component. Dredging and reclamation constitute
sedimentation and it is a threat to the marine environment. Sewerage collection, treatment
and disposal will ensure that the groundwater of the island does not get contaminated
through improper sanitation systems. It will also ensure that the surrounding marine
environment will improve in terms of environmental quality and will ensure pollution from
sewage does not occur.
The main negative environmental impact from changes to the project would be
sedimentation and destruction of the lagoon and some areas of the reef due to dredging and
reclamation and construction of the outfall of the sewerage system. Sedimentation cause by
the dredging and reclamation will cause death of corals in the direct impact zone and partial
death of corals in other areas. Mitigation measures for the negative impacts from the
changes to the dredging and reclamation component have been identified and outlined in
detail. Sedimentation control methods have been specifically focused as mitigation measure
to minimise the impact of sedimentation on marine environment. Use of bund walls in the
fill areas is an option to mitigate impacts of sedimentation on the marine environment. The
proposed mitigation measures will have to be followed in order to minimize environmental
damage. The measures proposed to minimize or mitigate environmental impacts may be
considered to be quite appropriate, thereby minimizing the impact by about 90%. A coastal
protection method and extents have also been suggested in the EIA in order to protect the
shoreline.
Stakeholder consultations were held with Trans Maldivian Airways and MWSC as
identified by the TOR. TMA is aware of the details of the proposed dredging component of
the project and these were finalised in consultation with the stakeholders. MWSC informed
that they does not any plans to develop water and sewerage system at INIA. Stakeholder
views on the changes that had been brought to the project have been incorporated in the
report. It is inevitable that there would be negative environmental impacts of this project. However,
balancing these negative impacts and the socioeconomic benefits gained is something that is
very difficult. As a result, a monitoring component has been suggested which takes in to
consideration, the most important elements that require monitoring, most importantly a
mechanism and means to measure and value the social benefit of the project. This
monitoring component will be adhered and will allow the assessment of long term changes,
despite the potential negative impacts. As the socioeconomic impacts are going to be felt in
the long term, monitoring these changes is very essential.
It is not seen that any significant environmental impacts would be due to the changes that
had been brought to the reclamation component, addition of the road and sewerage system
as part of the development, other than those outlined in the Environmental Impact
Assessment for the Proposed Expansion and Reclamation at Ibrahim Nasir International
Airport (2015). The project involves inevitable negative environmental impacts to the
natural environment of the island. Nevertheless, this project will benefit the community
significantly. |
URI: | http://saruna.mnu.edu.mv/jspui/handle/123456789/4418 |
Appears in Collections: | ތިމާވެށި Environment A
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