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dc.contributor.author | Musthafa, Amir | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-09-03T03:32:42Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2019-09-03T03:32:42Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2017-03-01 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Musthafa, A. (2017). Environmental impact assessment : proposed mixed residential apartment complex at Hulhumale’ at plot D6-1C. Male': Maldives. | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://saruna.mnu.edu.mv/jspui/handle/123456789/4786 | - |
dc.description.abstract | This report is based on the proposed 12 storey mixed residential luxury building construction
in Hulhumale’ including terrace, in Plot No. D6 – 1C. The project is being developed by
Sandal Mauritius Pvt. Ltd. A contractor has not been assigned for the project yet.
An Environmental Impact Assessment was necessary for the works as per the requirements
of the signed agreement between Sandal Mauritius Pvt. Ltd. and Housing Development
Corporation (HDC). In addition to meeting the regulatory requirements, the report would
further assist the proponent and important stakeholders to make decisions based on favourable
environmental conditions with the main focus on sustainability. The project also adheres to
several other rules and regulations in the Maldives and has obtained permit from HDC to
proceed. HDC is a 100% government entity being given the responsibility to set guidelines
and oversee all developments in Hulhumale’.
The project is part of larger program by HDC to establish mixed residential buildings in
Hulhumale’. Apartments in these buildings can generally be regarded as being targeted
towards middle to lower class members of the community. The project will contribute to the
grand plan of reducing congestion in Male’ by providing more housing opportunities in
Hulhumale’. By 2019, it is projected that there will be over 1000 such housing units built in
Hulhumale’.
The existing environment at the project site does not consist of any significant vegetation and
the water test result shows normal water quality. There are no residents living in close
proximity to the site and there is no other structure at the site as well. However, Renaatus
Projects Pvt. Ltd. is building a similar structure adjacent to the site.
During the construction stage, health and safety standards of the workers at site, and waste
generation is the major areas of concern. With proper planning and project management, this
can be easily mitigated. Waste is the main concern during the operational stage of the project
as well. Since this will be developed as a condominium with multiple tenants owning the
rights of the building, it has to be ensured that the tenants are held responsible to properly
manage the waste in addition to maintaining the building. Further impacts to the adjacent
construction site is foreseen. However, this can be mitigated with proper communication and
planning before project implementation.
Regarding alternatives, there are no viable alternatives available for the project with respect
to location. The no project option is also not plausible at this stage and possibilities are outside
the scope of this study. Other alternatives including material, foundation type, construction
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methodology are not necessarily recommended. Recommendations had been made to proceed
with the project as planned.
An environmental monitoring plan is proposed to be carried out with 2 phases; one for the
construction stage, and one for 2 years post construction. Factors to investigate include
surveying the amount of waste generation, noise pollution, traffic flow, health and safety at
site and water quality.
All the impacts as highlighted in the project can be mitigated. The socio-economic benefits
to Greater Male’ City from projects such as these is high. It also provides additional housing
opportunities, which would contribute to alleviating the housing issues in Male’ City, and
therefore mitigating the issues related to congestion. Thus, after consideration of all these
perspectives, it is recommended that this project proceed as planned, after incorporating the
mitigation measures given in this study with the commitment to implementing the monitoring
plan given | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.title | Environmental impact assessment : proposed mixed residential apartment complex at Hulhumale’ at plot D6-1C | en_US |
dc.type | Technical Report | en_US |
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