DC Field | Value | Language |
dc.contributor.author | Water Solutions | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-08-08T08:57:45Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2019-08-08T08:57:45Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2016-08 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Water solutions. (2016). First addendum to the environmental impact assessment for harbor development project : coastal protection measures in Fainu Island, Raa Atoll. Male': Maldives | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://saruna.mnu.edu.mv/jspui/handle/123456789/4638 | - |
dc.description.abstract | This report discusses the findings of a social and environmental impact study
undertaken by Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd. upon request from Ministry of Environment
and Energy.
The project involves coastal protection works in Fainu Island, Raa Atoll. The
project aims to:
Protect eastern side of the shore from erosion, by constructing a
revetment along these areas and back filling.
Sustainably manage and overcome chronic erosion undergoing in the
island.
One of the biggest environmental problems facing Fainu today is the ongoing
erosion and lack of shore protection and management measures to combat these. A
harbour construction began in 2011 which did not progress. The resulting
environmental changes caused by the partially completed harbour was showing up
immediately. Since then, erosion has been a serious concern for the island. Another
harbour was dredged and construction completed in June 2016. This has not brought
any improvements to the erosion issue as no coastal protection and management
issues were addressed nor incorporated in the project design. Historical data collected
from available sources indicates that this area is been eroding since 1969 and more
than 50 metres have retreated.
Due to this, erosion has occurred and will continue to threaten the island from
both east and west, east side being the most critical. Most critical areas have been
identified as the eastern side of the island where more than 10 meters of land has been
lost over the years. This is mostly attributed to the strong waves breaking on the east
and due to the geographical shape of the island’s eastern side. Waves approaching the
eastern side are bent around the south-east corner causing most of the erosion through
diffraction of waves.
Managing and controlling erosion is a significant environmental issue that
needs to be dealt with. The success of this project will not only help the local
environmental, but also safeguard the island that is going to be a vital factor for the
future growth of the local economy. Risk of erosion is an important factor that
determines the future of development of islands. Projects ranging from housing to
more industrial in nature requires adequate safety and guarantee for locals and
investors. These investments can be safeguarded with adequate shore protection
which will ensure that sustainable land management can be undertaken by local
authorities.
Environmental impacts of this project was assessed and most of the
environmental impacts of the project have been identified as minor. The project
proposes to construct a rock revetment along the eastern side of the island using
excavators. The revetment construction process does not foresee any significant
environmental impact.
Mitigation measures for the project have been identified mostly as processes
and methods to ensure that the coastal protection will be sustained in the long term.
They include the use of geotextile under layer, proper slope maintenance and the use
of appropriate sized rock boulders. In addition, maintaining the right height have been
identified as mitigation measures. In addition, completing the works in the shortest
time frame is also an important mitigation factor that will help improve the overall
project.
The project is mainly driven by the socio- economic gain for the development
of Fainu island. Stakeholder consultations were held with various groups, including
the island council and the client in order to incorporate the socio-economic
components in the project. Stakeholders, most importantly the island community
represented by the Island council was the most significant as they have the maximum
knowledge and experience from the daily difficulties faced and issues of the island.
On a daily basis, the council receives request / complains from the general public on
various issues and these have been incorporated in the report. Apart from these, key
inputs from the contractor, the client and community representatives were taken in the
design of the project. Some of the recommendations proposed in the report have been
done so after thorough consultation with the Island council and where possible, these
have been incorporated in the report.
This project anticipates very little negative environmental impacts. However,
there are always ways to improve things through monitoring and careful supervision
as well as following good construction guidelines and practices. The coastal
protection of Fainu’s shore does not foresee significant negative environmental
impacts, and are manageable and can be mitigated easily. The project will have far too
many positive impacts that will improve the quality of environment as well as the
local economy. | en_US |
dc.subject | Harbor development projects | en_US |
dc.subject | Coastal protection | en_US |
dc.subject | Existing physical environment | en_US |
dc.subject | Existing marine environment | en_US |
dc.subject | Existing socio-economic environment | en_US |
dc.subject | Existing coastal environment | en_US |
dc.subject | Environmental impacts | en_US |
dc.subject | Mitigation measures | en_US |
dc.subject | Environmental management and monitoring plan | en_US |
dc.subject | Environmental impact assessments | en_US |
dc.title | First addendum to the environmental impact assessment for harbor development project : coastal protection measures in Fainu Island, Raa Atoll | en_US |
dc.type | Technical Report | en_US |
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