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Technical Report
Environmental impact assessment for establishment of sewer network at Aa. Ukulhas
(2018-01) Wahhab, Mahfooz Abdul; Adam, Ibrahim Rashihu
The purpose of this EIA is to critically analyse and assess the potential environmental impacts associated with the establishment of a sewer network in AA.Ukulhas and expose the solutions and preferred alternatives as well as mitigation measures to minimize any negative impacts whilst trying to derive the maximum positive impacts from the project; Existing sewer situation at the aforementioned island are not proper and are subject to cause ground water contamination. In this sewer establishment project, sewer facilities are proposed to be constructed at a location whereby public nuisance could be minimised along with little disturbance to the natural setting of the proposed locations of sewer facility and allied pump stations for the network. All the components of the sewer network will be constructed according to EPA specification complying to both MEE and EPA regulations; Additionally, this study also involved identification of several alternative locations for laying the outfall and selecting the most ideal location based on thorough study of the current patterns, proximity to the public recreational beaches and ease of design effectiveness. The preferred locations were selected based on best met design criteria of EPA and environmental options; The construction works of sewer network presented in this report are not expected to adversely impact the environment if the mitigation measures mentioned in the report are followed. The most important mitigation measures are daily maintenance of machinery, following chemical handling procedures, waste segregation and storage in closed labelled containers until disposal to Thilafushi and most importantly following the EPA guidelines for operation of sewer system; Potential groundwater contamination from damages to sewer network, potential impacts to marine life from discharge of sewerage from the outfall, excavation and dewatering are the most significant environmental impacts associated with the project. Therefore, it is extremely important to follow the proposed mitigation measure, relevant guidelines and regulations and the operation and maintenance manual of the sewer system during the operational phase. Overall, the proposed project is expected to bring in positive outcomes. It is expected that the newly established sewer network will ensure safe sanitation services to islandާ community in addition to greatly reducing further disturbance and contamination of the ground water and surrounding environment; and Monitoring is essential to ensure that environmental thresholds are not exceeded and mitigation measures proposed are working. Ground water and marine water quality monitoring will be done according to the proposed monitoring schedule.
Technical Report
Environmental impact assessment for poultry farm development at M. Maahura
(2016-04) Abdul Wahhab, Mahfooz; Jaleel, Mohamed Ibrahim; Adam, Ibrahim Rashihu
This report discusses the findings of an environmental impact study for the proposed poultry farming project at M.Maahura. Maldives is a country heavily dependent on the import of food for the daily consumption. Government has taken several measures to introduce numerous technologies in food production. Therefore, as such a step, island of Maahuraa was provided to practice poultry farming. As of now there are no infrastructures on Maahura, except for a well and a small hut made of roofing sheets. The proponent will build all the required project facilities on the island. This would include the infrastructure needed for the poultry production and the utility services for the facility. The water is proposed to be provided by the means of a desalination plant. The sewer is proposed to be collected to a discharge pump station via a gravity line. The sewerage will be discharged beyond the reefs edge as per the respective technical specifications. Two number of 300 KW and one number of 50KW generator sets would be utilized to cater for the electricity needs. While a waste storage area will be developed, the waste is planned to be routinely shipped to the nearest waste management facility. Alternatives have been identified in the project document, whereby the alternatives of combining the outfall for brine and waste water is deemed feasible as the exiting lagoon is too shallow to diffuse the concentrate brine discharge effectively. The most significant impact from the proposed project would be temporary deterioration of local freshwater quality and seawater quality at the disposal site; however, these are low magnitude impacts. There are some significant environmental impacts identified for the proposed project, however these can be minimized by adhering to the respective regulations and adopting the necessary mitigation measures. A monitoring program has been proposed for the project to assess and examine changes to the environment, if any in the long run.
Technical Report
Environmental impact assessment for submarine platform development
(2016-03) Abdul Wahhab, Mahfooz; Jaleel, Mohamed Ibrahim; Adam, Ibrahim Rashihu
The proposed project aims to build a small docking bay for the existing submarine services in a lagoon of the Male’ Atoll. The need for the project raised due to ongoing bridge project where it required some changes to the passage of vessels in North Male Atoll. The passage between Male and Villimale where the submarine is currently docked has been declared as free anchorage passage area and therefore the submarine operations needs to be shifted elsewhere. The proposed project include to build one resting pavilion and two docking areas on the lagoon that can be used in either of the monsoon. The main foreseen negative impacts are oil spills, waste generation, coral mortality which are mostly localized. The main positive impact is the prevention of job loss of employees that work for the submarine operations and the preservation of a one-of-a kind tourism venture in the Maldives. It is advised to carry on with the project with proper mitigation measures such as regular maintenance of machinery, following chemical handling procedures, adhering strictly to existing regulations and using silt screens to prevent spread of turbidity plumes. The alternatives of the project have also been studied such as the no project option, change of location, change of design and change of technology usage. However, it was seen that the best options within the comparisons were to proceed with the project as proposed.