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Item 1st addendum to the EIA report development of city hotel, hospitality institute and resort development At Bodufinolhu And Gasfinolhu Laamu Atoll(2012-01) Land and Marine Environmental Resources GroupThis first addendum to EIA report for Development of City Hotel, Hospitality Institute and resort development at Bodufinolhu and Gasfinolhu is prepared to address the construction of a temporary causeway connecting L. Gan City Hotel area and Bodufinolhu for the duration of construction phase of Bodufinolhu. EPA instructed the proponent to remove the temporary cause way constructed connecting the two islands during December 2011 after a complaints raised from an individual from L. Gan. A temporary cause way was constructed by the proponent using dredged material and three concrete culverts connecting the two islands (L. Gan and Bodufinolhu) for transporting construction material from L. Gan to Bodufinolhu. In consultation with EPA and Tourism ministry it was decided that temporary cause way can be constructed with environmental clearance in the form of an addendum. The temporary cause way will be constructed at the channel area between L. Gan and Bodufinolhu (shortest length). The cause way will be constructed west of main road (to locate cause way within the City Hotel boundary) at L. Gan and connected at the southern end of Bodufinolhu. The proposed causeway is 31.59m long and 4m wide. Culverts will be placed at 1m intervals of opening size 1.5m. The culverts will be constructed with reinforced concrete. Excavators will be used for transporting the culverts to designated locations (13 culverts will be constructed). Water current speed measure was taken near the existing culverts to record the current speed flowing behind the causeway and at the eastern side of Bodufinolhu and Gasfinolhu. Water current at the eastern side of Bodufinolhu and Gasfinolhu is low (0.21m/s near Bodufinolhu and 0.16m/s near Gasfinolhu). Current speed just west of culvert is at an average 0.74m/s during high tide. During low tide due to the sediment build up near the culvert water flow is completely blocked. Shoreline survey was carried out using precision GPS; recording beach toe and low tide line. Since the eastern side of L. Gan and Bodufinolhu is an intertidal area (mostly near Gan) beach toe was recorded for the eastern side. Qualitative assessment was carried out at the proposed causeway location. Since already a causeway is construction area east of the causeway was assessed. The qualitative survey carried out at the area showed that dominant benthic substrate was sea grass. The area was sandy with few rock patches. Two species of sea grass was observed at the area these are; Thalassia hemprichii and Syringodium sp. Impacts on the environment by the construction of temporary causeway have been identified through interviews with the project management team, field data collection surveys (survey data from initial EIA and data collected for this addendum) and based on past experience in similar development projects. Possible impacts arising from the resort development and operation works are categorized in to reversible and permanent (irreversible) impacts. The impacts identified are also described according to their location, Extent (magnitude) and characteristics. Reversible and irreversible impacts are further categorized in to intensity of impacts (negligible, minor, moderate and major) for identifying best possible remedial (mitigation measures) action to be taken. Since the area is already modified and is planned for additional coastal modifications additional impacts in relation to construction of temporary causeway is minor to negligible. Operational impact envisaged due to the proposed modification is change in hydrodynamic regime (which is existing condition due to present causeway) due to the reduction of flow of water through the culverts. This change in hydrodynamic regime is expected to be moderate since the new causeway is design to allow maximum flushing (32% open based on 13 culverts of opening width 1.5m). The proposed causeway for use during the construction stage of Bodufinolhu resort development is 4m wide and 31.59m long; constructed of concrete culverts and dredged material. Alternatives are jetty structure constructed using piles or piers, barge used for transport of material across the channel and the no project scenario. Mitigation provided in the EIA report is sufficient for mitigating impacts identified in this addendum to the EIA report. Mitigation for Solid waste handling and construction related impacts are provided in the initial EIA report. No additional monitoring is required as a result of the proposed temporary causeway. Monitoring works proposed in the EIA report includes reef and shoreline monitoring of all three project islands (including beach profiles and mapping of shoreline using high precision GPS). The proposed causeway is designed to allow maximum flow of water with structural integrity to allow transport of dumper trucks across to Bodufinolhu. The design of the causeway is formulated based on the consultation with EPA (during inspection visit to site by EPA personnel in regards to complaint raised by an islander from L. Gan due to the construction of causeway blocking the flow of water between Gan and Bodufinolhu) and EIA consultant. The causeway will be used only for the duration of Bodufinolhu construction work and will be removed once construction is completed (12 months).Item 1st addendum to the EIA report for restoration of AA Mathiveri Harbour under onstruction of Harbours for tsunami victims project(Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure, 2013-02-01) Zahir, Hassan; A. Sattar, ShahamaItem 2004 Indian ocean tsunami on the Maldives islands : initial observations(ResearchGate, 2005-01) Dominey-Howes, Dale; Helsley, Charles. E.; Waheed, ZahaPost-tsunami field surveys of the Maldives Islands where carried out to document the effects of the tsunami inundation. The study area was situated in the islands of South Male Atoll that were some of the most heavily damaged islands of the Maldive Islands. The tsunami damaged the natural environment, vegetation, man-made structures, and residents. The maximum tsunami wave height was 3-4 m. This level of inundation exceeded the height of most residents. The wave height was greatest on the eastern rim of the South Male Atoll (closest to the tsunami source) and these islands were completely flooded. The islands within the interior of the atoll saw the lowest wave heights, and these were only marginally flooded.Surveys of flood lines left on the exterior and interior of structures were measured but proved to be substantially less than that reported by survivors. It appears that the highest inundation was not preserved as flood lines. We suggest that the turbulence associated with the tsunami inundation erased the highest lines or that they did not form due to an absence of debris and organic compounds that acted as adhesion during the initial flooding. Significant erosion was documented. Deposition took place in the form of sand sheets while only desultory deposition of coral clasts in marginal areas was found. Seasonal erosion, and storms are likely to remove most or all of the traces of the tsunami within these islands.Item 2014 : investment climate statement(United States Department of State, 2014-06) United States Department of StateItem 24 Asia-Pacific countries reach goal zero : 100% phase out of CFCS and other ozone-damaging chemicals(އެންވަޔަރަންމަންޓް ޑިޕާޓްމެންޓް - މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް ހައުސިންގ އެންޑް އެންވަޔަރަންމަންޓް, 2011-10) މިރުޒާ މުޙައްމަދު; Mohamed, MiruzaItem 4th National report to CBD officially release(Ministry of Environment and Energy, 2010-11) Ministry of Environment and Energy; މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް އެންވަޔަރަންމަންޓް އެންޑް އެނަރޖީItem 4th provincial session environmental awareness(މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް އެންވަޔަރަންމަންޓް އެންޑް އެނަރޖީ, 2010-10-01) މުޙައްމަދު ނަސީހު; Naseeh, MohamedItem 5 common elements of successful eLearning projects(ނޭޝަނަލް އިންސްޓިޓިއުޓް އޮފް އެޑިއުކޭޝަން, 2015-09)Item 5 strangest trees on earth(އެންވަޔަރަންމަންޓް ޑިޕާޓްމެންޓް - މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް ހައުސިންގ އެންޑް އެންވަޔަރަންމަންޓް, 2011-07) މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް ހައުސިންގ އެންޑް އެންވަޔަރަންމަންޓް; Ministry of Housing and EnvironmentItem 5th provincial environmental awareness session(އެންވަޔަރަންމަންޓް ޑިޕާޓްމެންޓް - މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް ހައުސިންގ އެންޑް އެންވަޔަރަންމަންޓް, 2011-02) މުޙައްމަދު ނަސީޙް; Naseeh, MohamedItem 6th provincial environmental awareness workshop(އެންވަޔަރަންމަންޓް ޑިޕާޓްމެންޓް - މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް ހައުސިންގ އެންޑް އެންވަޔަރަންމަންޓް, 2011-07) އަޙުމަދު ޙައްސާން ޒުޙައިރު; Zuhair, Ahmed HassaanItem A screening approach for assessing groundwater quality for consumption in small islands : case study of 45 inhabited islands in the Maldives(MDPI, 2020) MDPI; އެމްޑީޕީއައިThe expense and logistical difficulties of groundwater assessment in geographically dispersed, small landmasses, prevent it from being widely applied in small island developing countries. We propose a survey-based approach for screening groundwater quality using crowd-sourced information. A household-level survey was conducted in 45 selected inhabited islands across 11 atolls of the Maldives. In each island, covering a sample size between 16 and 85 (median 50) households, use of groundwater, the perceived quality and household groundwater treatment methods applied, were surveyed. The respondents perceived groundwater as highly contaminated and non-potable, but due to the lack of alternative water resources, almost all respondents used it for non-potable purposes. Over 84% of the surveyed islands reported varying degrees of elevated salinity. The water quality indicators of odor, color, and debris were seen to be significantly correlated to each other, but salinity did not show such a correlation. Salinity increased with population density and decreased with the area of the island as well as the latitude. Household treatment of groundwater was rare. Due to the ease of deployment, rapidity of assessment, low cost, and good spatial coverage, crowd-sourced water quality screening can be a viable and important approach alongside detailed groundwater investigation studies.Item Abrasion of common tropical reef dweller halimeda : implications for the preservation of atoll islands, a Maldives case study(University of Otago, 2020-11-17) Gallagher, Ashlyn K.The aim of this thesis was to calculate the abrasion rate for post-mortem disarticulated Halimeda segments collected from a lagoonal reef platform in the south Maldives. Further, to assess the relative taphonomic breakdown signatures of segments through time. Calcifying macroalgae species Halimeda has been long recorded as a significant tropical reef dweller and represent a key contributor to tropical reef sediment complexes, particularly in post-bleaching scenarios due to ecological and environmental shifts from coral to algae dominated tropical reefs. Preliminary data was first collected on the living species assemblages and combined with sediment size data to understand the source and abrasion environments. Counts of 2672 H. macrophysa and H. micronesica living plants present across Kandahalagalaa reef platform, South Huvadhu Atoll, Maldives, on both the north (windward) and south (leeward) reef crest were performed with combines species presence ranging from 65 plants per m2 to 38 plants per m2 respectively. Spatial distributions of Halimeda across the Kandahalagalaa reef were significantly different between north and south sample sites (p = 0.00). Results then analysed 57 sediment samples taken from eight radial transects extending around the island across the reef platform and current beach face through a grain size analysis. Using the Wentworth (1922) sediment size standard there was a general trend of fining grain size from medium and coarse sand with distance from the reef crest to the inner island, with medium sand the main contributor to Kandahalagalaa platform. Sediment ranged from 749.4 µm – 232.8 µm on average at the north reef crest and north east inner lagoon respectively. Kandahalagalaa island sediment is largely composed of medium sand clustering around 250 µm (66.51 % of all sand collected from island zones). Recognisable Halimeda segments were not found incorporated within the island complex, there was also a significant lack of sediment smaller than 90 µm across all sites, with the two finest size classes containing less than 0.19 % of all sediment measured. Using locally sourced sediment as abrasive in tumbling barrel experiments a comprehensive weight reduction and types of taphonomic breakdown occurring through time were then recorded. 2500 hours of swash zone simulated abrasion of Halimeda were performed in total. In contrast to recent research on Halimeda durability under tumbling barrel abrasion studies, plate segments remained in this environment for 500 hours with 82.27 ± 0.45 % of samples remaining at the end of experiments. Post-mortem Halimeda segments were more likely to persist in the reef platform system and is not a soft, or easily erodible material as when abraded using source environment material Halimeda showed remarkable durability and remained largely intact. Types of taphonomic breakdown seen was largely pitting, scalloping, and flaking of individual segments, and occurring across most Halimeda segments by the end of tumbling experiments. This presents an issue where Halimeda segments are persistent but were not found within the associated reef island sediment complex. The pathway between Halimeda breakdown and transport to sediment reservoirs The approach used in this study and findings from this research highlight the importance of replicating likely abrasive environments where in field studies could not be conducted and the importance in identifying natural abrasion rates of species for estimating time between death and deposition, to integration of Halimeda into reef island complexes. This thesis also identifies the need for understanding Halimeda breakdown rates for AMS radiocarbon dating to estimate the age of sediments due to an extended period between disarticulation from plants, the need for identifying the critical pathway Halimeda takes when undergoing abrasion due to a lack of identifiable segments and fine sand and silt stored within the island, as well as understanding the process of recrystallisation and microstructural changes during abrasion.Item Accusation or a thought out of the box, what do you think?(މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް އެންވަޔަރަންމަންޓް އެންޑް އެނަރޖީ, 2010-09-01) އަފްޒަލް ހުސައިން; Hussain, AfsalItem Achieving Results through Partnerships : Sri Lanka North East – Water, Sanitation And Hygiene (WASH) Project(World Bank Group, 2014-10) ވޯރލްޑް ބޭންކް ގްރޫޕް; World Bank GroupItem Acting on climate change and disaster risk for the Pacific(World Bank Group, 2013) ވޯރލްޑް ބޭންކް ގްރޫޕް; World Bank GroupItem Addendum 1 for environmental impact assessment of Hulhule-Hulhumale connecting link road development project in North Male‟, Atoll(2017-09) Water SolutionsThis report discusses the findings for the first addendum of the environmental impact assessment undertaken by Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd for undertaking the construction of the link road project between Hulhule-Hulhumale.. The project is proposed by Housing Development Corporation (HDC). The island of Hulhumale has been an important growth centre since its development. Presently, Hulhumale is the fastest growing urban centre and has residential as well as industrial developments to a scale that has never been experienced anywhere in the Maldives. Being close to Male‟ and the airport, Hulhumale has been attracting migrants from all over the Maldives. Construction of the Male‟ to Hulhule Bridge is presently the biggest infrastructure project of its kind under construction in Maldives. This project is very much tied with the present link road as this link road will provide direct connection of Hullhumale and the bridge, ultimately making the traffic flow from Hulhumale to Male‟. This road will be constructed on the east side of the existing land mass of Hulhule airport by reclaiming a small area further west of the existing island. The proposed road will consists of three zones. The details of the link road project is given in the Environmental Impact Assessment Report which is prepared by Water Solutions in August 2017 and the reason for the preparation of this first addendum report is due the change in location of sand burrow areas. In the Environmental Impact Assessment Report it was said that the sand will be obtained from the Hulhumale‟ phase 2, phase 1 and Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL). However now that idea has been dropped out and it is now planned to obtain sand from the eastern side of Uthuru Thila Falhu and the bathymetry shows the depth varies between 40 to 60 meters approximately. The details of the geographic coordinates are given in the section project descriptions and Study Area. This lagoon has been used as a sand burrow area for previous similar projects and is estimated to dredge 410,000 cubic meters of sand from this location. The dredging project is subcontracted to the Dredging International (Cyprus) and it is estimated to complete the project in five to seven days. Environmental impacts were assessed and most of the environmental impacts of the project have been identified as resulting mainly from the coral reef damage caused by reclamation of additional land. Mitigation measures for the negative impacts have been identified and outlined in detail, especially sedimentation control methods. The most important mitigation measure is the use of bund walls in the fill areas. This EIA addendum was undertaken to assess the environmental impacts of the proposed dredging and reclamation to acquire more land for the link road construction project. Based on the assessment, it has been identified that the major impacts of the project will be felt on the marine environment during the dredging and discharging of sand. This EIA addendum report also highlights some of the studies and research work undertaken in similar environments, especially in Male‟، to understand the impacts of reclamation and construction works close to reef slope and how this knowledge can be transferred to similar environments based on the type of coastal protection methods in use. The mitigation measures are provided in the report with alternatives. It is vital to conduct the activities, during both project planning and construction phase, in line with mitigation measures emphasized in the report. Socio-economic impacts of the proposed project will be immense as direct land connection of Male‟ and Hulhumale would bring significant benefits to the general public. Connection of Hulhumale, Male‟ and the airport is a vital transportation link that would save time and money for more than 200,000 people residing in the greater Male‟ region. The environmental impacts of various projects that are currently being undertaken in the airport region have caused significant damage to reef in various areas. This project will also have its impacts, but the impacts will not be anything greater than to what the environment has already been subjected to. Therefore a comprehensive monitoring programme has been suggested which covers components of coastal and marine environment to assess how the critical components of this project will affect the environment and to what extent. It is important to follow this monitoring programme not only to comply with the regulation but also to ensure that the impacts are measures in realistic terms. Though some of the components of this project contravenes with the Dredging and reclamation regulation; the amendments brought to the regulation facilitates that this project could be implemented. Hulhule island is a special zone and Under clause 10 of the dredging and reclamation regulation, special projects are exempted. As the environmental consultants, it is our opinion that this project should be allowed to proceed as the environmental impacts of this project does not pose serious concerns to the natural environment. It is a project that has far greater socio-economic benefits than these limited environmental impacts.Item Addendum 1 to environmental impact assessment for the proposed resort development at Maadhoo Finolhu, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives(2014-08) Water SolutionsThis report discusses the findings of an environmental study undertaken as an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Assessment carried out for the resort development at Maadhoofinolhu, Kaafu Atoll. This environmental study has been undertaken by Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd. for the changes that had been brought to the scope of the resort development project at Maadhoofinolhu which has been approved by 12 August 2014 by Ministry of Tourism. This Addendum to the EIA shall only be used for the purpose of issuing the Environmental Permit under the EIA Regulation 2012 and Environment Law 4/93. This project is proposed by DPC Private Limited. The island is proposed to be developed as a 100 villa resort island. Main changes that had been brought to the scope of the resort development project are; creating a sand bank C with an area of 3,400 sqm to develop , relocation of the guest arrival facilities to north western side of the island allowing development of additional beach villas on western side of the island , relocation of the entrance channel to north western side of the island, shifting the water villas on northern side of the island, relocation of the spa complex on sand bank B and developing an overwater resturant between the main island and sand bank B. The materials from dredging of the entrance channel would be used for the reclamation of the island. The materials for the creation of the sand bank C would be obtained by dredging shallow lagoon on north eastern side of the island near the proposed water villas on this side of the island. The dredged area would be used as a swimming area by the guests at the water villas. This EIA Addendum report has identified that the major impacts of the project will be felt on the marine environment of the island. Impacts on the marine environment will be felt through sedimentation and siltation caused by reclamation activity in the lagoon and the associated indirect impacts on the coral reef, during this period. Baseline data has been collected and reported in the EIA report. Impact on the marine environment will be identified through the monitoring. This will be reported in follow up monitoring reports. The most significant impact will be felt on the lagoon bottom and adjacent coral reef. Alternatives to the project have also been considered. An alternative would be to create additional land at sand bank B that would be created on north eastern side of the island. But this option would bring the real estate value as creating a separate sand bank to develop the presidential suite. Mitigation measures for the negative impacts have been identified and outlined in detail, especially sedimentation control methods. The proposed mitigation measures will have to be followed in order to minimize environmental damage. The main negative environmental impact of the proposed project would be sedimentation, which may cause death of corals. The coral reef being the main tourism asset needs to be protected. In fact, there is a great economic imperative to protect reefs. Hence, the mitigation measures have been selected with that in mind. For this reason, the proponent finds it easier to accept the proposed mitigation measures and have made commitment to undertake the mitigation measures as proposed in the EIA report. Towards, the end of the report, a monitoring programme has been suggested which mainly covers the marine environment. These include coral cover and marine water quality among other parameters. As the impacts are felt on the marine environment, it is important to undertake this monitoring. The proposed project conforms to environmental and tourism legislation and thrives to achieve its objectives in an environmentally acceptable manner. Therefore, it appears justified from a technical, social, economic and environmental point of view, to carry out the proposed development project according to the proposed methodologies including proposed mitigation measures and environmental monitoring programme.Item Addendum 2 environmental impact assessment for the reclamation and expansion at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, Hulhulhé, Kaafu Atoll(2015-09) Water SolutionsThis report discusses the findings of an addendum that 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. 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.Item Addendum 2 environmental impact assessment for the reclamation and expansion at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, Hulhulhé, Kaafu Atoll(2015-10) Jameel, AhmedThis 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.Item Addendum 2 to the environmental impact assessment report for the development of a transit hotel and luxury villas at Baa Finolhas(2014-11) Land and Marine Environmental Resources GroupThis non-technical summary highlights the findings of the Second Addendum to the Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed development of a Transit Hotel and Luxury Villas on the island of Finolhas in Baa Atoll by Coastline Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd. The proponent has brought changes to the concept plan, based on which the EIA for the project was approved. The EIA report was submitted and approved on 21st January 2013. A revised concept plan has been approved and a conditional development approval by the Ministry of Tourism has been provided, conditional to environmental clearance by EPA. This addendum therefore covers description of these changes, their environmental impacts and any mitigation measures that are required in context of environmental impacts and mitigation measures described in the EIA of 2013, The changes proposed to the concept are; Quay wall construction on the land side of the harbour basin Revetment construction on the south western shoreline Construction of a temporary jetty on north eastern lagoon These changes are fully discussed in Section 4 of the report, while impacts and monitoring required are discussed in Sections 5 and 6. While the proposed changes to the concept range from minor to moderate (few cases), the environmental footprint of the proposed changes are anticipated as low. Revetment works proposed is likely to have a positive impact to the shoreline where it has been proposed and nearby shoreline, as the primary objective of the revetment was to control severe erosion in this area. Quay wall, although not part of original concept would provide additional mooring space within the harbour in addition to reducing sediment fill up into the harbour basin without the quay wall. The quay wall construction will not completely block water flow across the harbour along the shoreline as there are gaps in the revetment beneath harbour wall ways. Temporary jetty has been proposed for the construction period only (second phase of the overall project, described in EIA 2013). Hence no significant additional impacts are expected to occur due to the changes to the concept plan and construction of temporary jetty. Therefore, it is concluded that the mitigation and monitoring proposed in the EIA for this development is more than sufficient to address these requirements of the project.Item Addendum III to environmental impact assessment for the development of a 140 rooms tourist resort on Lh. Kanifushi(2010-01-01) Systems Engineering and Marine ConsultingLh. Kanifushi was awarded to be developed as a tourist resort to Mohamed Nasheed. Initially to be developed by One and Half Degree Pvt. Ltd., an EIA as well as two addenda were submitted to get approval to start with the construction. A number of issues presented in that report are still relevant at present and the bulk of the information is available in the main EIA report. The authorization was granted through decision note (88-ES / MIS / 2007/ 41) which was partly carried out. In a later development, Kanifushi Investment Pvt. Ltd will be taking over and proposes a number of changes to be brought about in the site plans and was asked by the Ministry of Tourism (88-DS / NI – KAN / 2010 / 1 0) to submit an environment assessment of the changes brought about. This assessment is the subject of the present addendum. The major differences brought about are listed below: • Channel entrance and breakwaters • Harbor basin • Beach replenishment and coastal structures for erosion control • Shape of water villa jetty • Building on the western part of Lh. Kanifushi • Building on the Eastern part of Lh. Kanifushi • Positioning of the water bungalows on the northern shore exclusively • Building of the spa and food and beverage outlets on the southern side of the island The present addendum first presents the changes brought about in the design, followed by a discussion on the environmental consequences of these changes. Appropriate mitigation measures are presented together with alternative options. A summary table giving the pros and cons of the changes is given before concluding on the environmental appropriateness of the changes.Item Addendum III to environmental impact assessment for the development of a 200 bed tourist hotel on G. Dh. Magudhdhuvaa(2010-09-01) Systems Engineering and Marine ConsultingSince the beginning of the construction phase of the 200 bed resort project by Ahmet Aydeniz Pvt. Ltd. authorized by the MHTE (MEEW at the time) through a decision note (88-ES/NIMAG/ 2008/3), a number of issues have arose and a number of changes in the site plan have been made. Since some of these have an implication in terms of environmental impacts, MTDC, Ahmet Aydeniz Pvt. Ltd. and the environmental consultant were notified during a meeting with EPA that an amendment to the initial EIA should be submitted to get an authorization for these new developments. The present addendum is the third for this project, and deals with three major issues: - Due to a mis-location in the opening of the reef for the unloading area during construction works, the harbor shape has to be changed slightly to avoid a second opening in the reef crest on the eastern side - 13 additional bungalows have been granted by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and located on the eastern side of the island - The jetty on the northern side of the island will be enlarged to allow for a refreshment area The present addendum III first presents the changes brought about in the design, followed by a discussion on the environmental consequences of these changes. A summary table giving the pros and cons of the changes is finally given before concluding on the environmental appropriateness of the changes.Item Addendum IV to development of a 190 rooms tourist resort on Lh. Kanifushi(2011-06) Systems Engineering and Marine ConsultingLh.Kanifushi was awarded to be developed as a tourist resort to Mohamed Nasheed. Initially to be developed by One and Half Degree Pvt. Ltd., and an EIA was submitted and approved. In a later development, Kanifushi Investment Pvt. Ltd took over and proposed a number of changes to be brought about in the site plans and submitted a new addendum, addendum III was submitted to get approval to start with the construction. Seamarc was the consultant for the initial EIA as well as the three addenda which were submitted afterwards. A number of issues presented in the different reports are still relevant at present and the bulk of the information is available in the main EIA report. The initial authorization was granted through decision note (88-ES / MIS / 2007/ 41) and the latest changes through decision note (88- DS / NI - KAN / 2010/ 30) which was partly carried out. The present addendum is necessary as Kanifushi Investment Pvt. Ltd. has obtained from the Ministry of Tourism the authorization to build 50 extra rooms in total provided the built up area remains within the regulations. The major differences brought about are listed below: • Change in the water jetty design and building of an additional 30 bungalows. • Additional 20 bungalows on the northern coastline of the island. The present addendum first presents the changes brought about in the design, followed by a discussion on the environmental consequences of these changes. Appropriate mitigation measures are presented together with alternative options. A summary table giving the pros and cons of the changes is given before concluding on the environmental appropriateness of the changes.Item Addendum IV to environmental impact assessment for the development of a 200 bed tourist hotel on G. DH. Magudhdhuvaa(2011) System Engineering and Marine ConsultingItem Addendum to EIA for proposed redevelopment development of Kudahithi Island Resort, north Male’ Atoll, Maldives(2012-03-01) Sunland Hotels pvt LtdThis report discusses the findings of an study carryout as an addendum to the additional work that is proposed to the main project on to which an environmental impact study undertaken by Water Solutions upon request from Sun Land Pvt. Ltd in order to fulfil obligatory requirements of the National Environment Protection and Preservation Act, Law No. 4/93 for the redevelopment of Kudahithi island resort in Male’ Atoll, Maldives. The redevelopment work of Kudahithi is being carried out by Sunland Hotels. The changes that had been proposed to the main project includes; relocation of the service jetty from western side of the island to eastern side of the island, increasing the size of the master residence, changing the orientation and size of the support bungalows, development of a manager office, executive villa and staff quarter. The changes to the project also include the replenishment of the beach on southern, northern and western side of the island. This report has identified that the impacts of the project will be felt on the terrestrial environment as almost all the new structures proposed will be on land. The impact on the marine environment will be felt through the beach nourishment component and. The direct impact on the marine environment would be the sedimentation due to the beach replenishment activity. The most significant impact will be felt on the lagoon bottom. The mitigation plan has identified appropriate measures to minimize the identified impacts from the proposed redevelopment at the island of Kudahithi. These measures reflect the general aspects of the construction phase for the resort that involves both land and marine based development activities. Important measures that will be undertaken to minimize the damage on the ecosystem include, better pre-planning during the construction stage and minimizing cutting of trees during construction stage, especially young trees among other measures. The conceptual design of the resort has already been planned so as to minimize the amount of trees that will be cut or removed. Alternatives to the project have also been considered and several alternatives to the proposed project were considered, including alternative methods for construction and alternative locations. The advantages and disadvantages of these alternatives have been discussed. Towards, the end of the report, a monitoring programme has been suggested which mainly covers the marine environment. These include coral cover and marine water quality among many other parameters. As the impacts are felt on the marine environment, it is important to undertake this monitoringItem Addendum to environment impact assessment for the resorts development at maavelaavaru, Noonu Atoll(Jameel, A. (2013). Addendum to environment impact assessment for the resorts development at maavelaavaru, Noonu Atoll. Male': Maldives, 2013-05-01) Jameel, AhmedThis report discusses the findings of an environmental study undertaken as an Addedum to the Environmental Impact Assessment carried out for the resort development project at Maavelavaru Island. This environmental studies has been undertaken by Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd. for the construction of 40 new water villas on southern side of Maavelavaru. This project is proposed by Athama Investment Pvt Ltd. Athama Investment is currently developing Maavelavaru as a luxury resort island. Maavelavaru is located western rim of Noonu Atoll approximately 183 km north of Malé. The developer is proposing to add additional 40 standard villas on southern side of the island to reflect the current market trends. Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture approved the proposed water villa development on southern side of the island. This EIA Addendum report has identified that the major impacts of the project will be felt on the marine environment since new water villa construction will take place in the lagoon. Impacts on the marine environment will be felt through sedimentation and siltation caused by the construction activities on the lagoon and the associated indirect impacts on the coral reef, during this period. Baseline data has, therefore, been collected in order to monitor the changes to the marine environment which will be identified in follow up monitoring reports. The most significant impact will be felt on the lagoon bottom, rather than the coral reef. Alternatives to the project have also been considered in detail and several alternatives to the proposed project were considered, including alternative methods of water villa construction. Once alternative that has been suggested is to construct the water villas on large but minimal number of columns. Other alternatives considered include alternative locations and construction strategy. Due to various reasons, these alternatives have not been considered. The advantages and disadvantages of these alternatives have been discussed and they include environmental as well as financial reasons. Therefore, several design considerations, although initially were considered, has been rejected due to these reasons. Towards, the end of the report, a monitoring programme has been suggested which mainly covers the marine environment. These include coral cover and marine water quality among many other parameters. As the impacts are felt on the marine environment, it is important to undertake this monitoringItem Addendum to environmental impact assessment for the changes that had been made to the harbour rehabilitation project at Kurendhoo Island, Lavaiyani Atoll, Maldives(2013-03) Water SolutionsThis report discusses the findings of social and environmental impact study undertaken by Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd. at the request of Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure for the changes proposed to harbour rehabilitation project at Lh, Kurendhoo. Kurendhoo with a total land area of about 19.9 hectares is located at 5º32’59’ N and 73º27’57” E. The island is inhabited island, with slightly over 72.0 persons per hectare. Kurendhoo is in a strategic location given that it is located in the middle of all inhabited islands of the atoll with easy access for inter- and intra-atoll travel. The closest inhabited island is Maafilaafushi, which was chosen by the Government as a potential growth-focused island. The Ministry of Housing and Environment awarded the Kurendhoo harbor developed project to Works Cooperation Limited in 2011 to develop the harbor in accordance with the “EIA for the proposed rehabilitation of harbour in Kurendhoo, Lhaviyani Atoll, February 2011”. EPA approved the proposed harbor development project at Kurendhoo which was outlined in the EIA report. The actual harbor development project deviated from the original plans that were approved by EPA. EPA intervened and stopped the project in 2012. When EPA intervened, 12,000 m2 of area was reclaimed on south of harbor from the material that was excavated from the harbor basin. This was the material that needs to dispose to the area that was eroding on north eastern side of the island. 166 m of the quay wall has been completed and the dredging of the harbor basin has been completed. The island community, island council and the MP of the island has requested the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure to bring some changes to the original plan that had been approved. Hence following changes has been made to the Kurendhoo Harbour Development project. - Extending the quay wall to northern section of the harbor. Total quay wall would be 300 m - Construction of a rock boulder revetment on north eastern side of the island to mitigate sever erosion - Construction of a rock boulder breakwater on either side of the entrance channel - Construction of 450 m of rock boulder breakwater to protect the harbor basin - Construction of 276 m of coral revetment to protect the area that had been reclaimed - Removal of the 6,875 m2 of sand from the area that had been reclaimed on south side of the island. - Replenishment of 3,900 m2 of area on north eastern side of the island and 1,570 m2 on south eastern side of the island. - Placement of marker lights on the entrance channel and the navigation light to mark the entrance channel to the atoll. Environmental and socioeconomic impacts of the additional works for the harbour development project were assessed. The impacts of the project result mainly from excavation of the harbour basin of the area that had not been excavated, placement of the breakwater, construction of the breakwaters at the entrance channel, construction of the revetment and disposal of the excavated materials as to mitigate the erosion on north west and south eastern side of the island. The impact of excavation would be that of sedimentation. The excavation area also falls to the hard rock area of the reef flat and hence this would cause difficult to excavate using light machineries. It is recommended to use heavy machineries to excavate the western sections of the harbour basin. The project would help to address the current erosion problem by replenishing the eroding beach with the materials borrowed from the harbour basin. The socio-economic benefits of the project may be considered to outweigh the negative impacts of the project on the physical environment of the island especially increasing the usable space on north western side of the island. The proposed project conforms to prevalent environmental legislation and thrives to achieve its objectives in a environmentally friendly manner. Mitigation measures for these anticipated impacts have been identified and outlined in detail, including sedimentation and stagnation control methods and measures for minimizing negative effects of construction waste. These mitigation measures need to be followed in order to minimize environmental damage. The details of the additional component of the project have been established after considering the needs and requirements of the community by assessing and incorporating the outcomes from the stakeholder consultations held during the data collection stage. The EIA also allowed to explore the best possible alternatives for the proposed development and identified key mitigation strategies. Alternative locations and alternative designs have been investigated for the different components of the project. However, the present project design seems to be a feasible option in terms of costs, durability, safety and incorporation of the expectation of all stakeholders. An environmental management plan with environmental monitoring plan has been developed including important elements that require regular checks. This monitoring component will be adhered to and will allow the assessment of changes due to construction of the harbour. Although the project involves negative environmental impacts, such impacts are not severe as to not bring changes to the original harbour development project. The changes to project is justifiable in light of the socio-economic conditions and anticipated benefits resulting from the project, which seem to outweigh the negative environmental impacts.Item Addendum to environmental impact assessment for the proposed upgrading and redevelopment in Athuruga Resort, South Ari Atoll, Maldives(2009-12-01) Water SolutionsThis is an addendum to the EIA submitted in May 2009 for the redevelopment of Athuruga resort in South Ari Atoll. This Addendum highlights the different modification to the initial redevelopment project that was proposed in the EIA report. These includes, deepening the existing entrance channel, undertaking the coastal protection component including construction of the groynes, nourishment of eroded beach and construction of breakwaters, reuse of corals from demolition wastes as an effective waste management strategy and the relocation of the proposed overwater restaurant from the northern side of the walkway jetty to the southern side. The other changes that had been brought to the redevelopment project includes reducing the number of over water bungalows from 25 to 23, reduce the number of house‐keeping huts on the walkway jetty from 3 to 2, not developing the over‐water spa in the southern side of the walkway jetty and changing the reception at the centre of the northern walkway jetty to a bar. The new changes that had been brought to the master plan of the development would decrease the development foot print on the marine environment. The new component that had been included in the redevelopment project is the coastal protection component that was not initially proposed in the original project. Groynes had been built in Athuruga for many years. This has helped to retain the beach and prevent severe erosion of the island. However, since the re‐development project was initially proposed without the coastal protection component, this component has been proposed in this addendum in order to undertake the works as without coastal protection, it would be very challenging to manage erosion. The coastal protection component was not included in the redevelopment project, as the groynes existed on the island and these structures, which were made out of corals and coral rubbles, were moved around depending on the monsoon. Hence, it is proposed to build these groynes field around the island. Since Athuruga has lost large amount of beach, replenishment of sand is required to prevent further erosion and sustainably manage the coastline. The proposed project includes pumping of 6,900 m³ sand to the beach on the western, northern and eastern side of the island. Part of the materials for the beach replenishment would be obtained from the excavated spoil from the channel deepening component of the project. It is also proposed to build a submerged breakwater at the northern and western side of the island. This has been proposed as a additional defence to prevent the continuous erosion that the island endures. The project also proposes to deepen the existing entrance channel which is located on north western side of the island. The channel has become very shallow, causing difficulty for the boats to access the island during low tides. The project is proposed to deepen the existing channel to a depth of 3 meters at low tide. Since coral rubbles on a sandy sea floor is the main benthic substrate found in the existing channel, the channel deepening operations with an excavator is not expected to have a significant impact on the marine environment. The concept of redevelopment is to capture the architectural signature that was originally created at the island. Therefore, with this intention, the new buildings which are constructed with building blocks is being planned to be decorated with a layer of corals that have been recovered in the demolition waste stream. In the original EIA, this issue was not extensively elaborated. Hence, this addendum has included a section which deals with the reuse of the corals in the demolition waste stream. The proposed changes appears justified from an environmental point of view as there are no additional moderate to major impacts on the environment due to the proposed changes.Item Addendum to environmental impact assessment for the reclamation at Guriadhoo, Thaa Atoll(2014-02) Water SolutionsThis report discusses the findings of an environmental study undertaken as an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Assessment carried out for the reclamation project at Guraidhoo Island, Thaa Atoll. This environmental study has been undertaken by Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd. for the changes that had been brought to the scope of the reclamation protect at Th. Guraidhoo. The reclamation project is proposed by Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure. Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure is the government institution which undertakes key infrastructure development projects in the country. Reclamation projects are one of the main infrastructure projects undertaken by the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure. The developer is proposing to change the method of borrowing sand for reclamation using cutter suction dredging from hopper suction dredging and adding additional 20 hectares to the reclamation project proposed to the island. These changes have been brought to reduce the cost of the project by utilising available technologies in the Maldives. This EIA Addendum report has identified that the major impacts of the project will be felt on the marine environment since borrow area would be located in the lagoon of the island. Impacts on the marine environment will be felt through sedimentation and siltation caused by the dredging activity in the lagoon and the associated indirect impacts on the coral reef, during this period. Baseline data has been collected and report in the EIA report. Impact on the marine environment will be identified through the monitoring. This will be reported in follow up monitoring reports. The most significant impact will be felt on the lagoon bottom, rather than the coral reef. Alternatives to the project have also been considered in detail and several alternatives to the proposed project were considered, including alternative area to borrow sand. An alternative would be use a hopper suction dredger to borrow sand from the atoll lagoon floor. But this option has not been considered due to high cost factor. An alternative area to borrow using cutter suction dredger would be southern side of the island. But reaching this area would be difficult for the cutter suction dredger. Towards, the end of the report, a monitoring programme has been suggested which mainly covers the marine environment. These include coral cover and marine water quality among many other parameters. As the impacts are felt on the marine environment, it is important to undertake this monitoring.Item Addendum to environmental impact assessment soft coastal measure at western shoreline of Thinadhoo, Gdh Atoll(2014-10) Jameel, Ahmed; Faiz, IbrahimThis report discusses the findings of an environmental study undertaken as an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Assessment carried out for the project to undertake soft coastal measure at western shoreline of Thinadhoo, GDh Atoll. This environmental study has been undertaken by Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd. for the changes that had been brought to the scope of the soft coastal protection project at GDh. Thinadhoo. This Addendum to the EIA shall only be used for the purpose of issuing the Environmental Permit under the EIA Regulation 2012 and Environment Law 4/93. The demonstration coastal protection project is proposed by Ministry of Environment and Energy and Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) is the contractor for the project. Demonstration of soft coastal measure at western shoreline of GDh. Thinadhoo, is being implemented through Integrating Climate Change Risks into Resilient Island Planning (ICCRRIP) in the Maldives project. This is the first climate adaptation project implemented in the Maldives. The demonstration coastal protection project at western shoreline of GDh. Thinadhoo using soft coastal measure involves nourishment of 1,065m reclaimed shoreline on western side of the island and protection of the shoreline through the construction of an artificial ridge and geo-bag revetment. The project also involves the creation of a vegetated drainage system adjacent to the elevated ridge, which will allow drainage of flood water due to waves and rain. The details of the project has been provided in the Environmental Impact Assessment carried out for the project to undertake soft coastal measure at western shoreline of Thinadhoo, GDh Atoll (2014) which had been approved by EPA. The Ministry of Environment and Energy is proposing to change the location of the borrow area of to excavate 30,000 m3 of sand required for filling of the geo bags and back filling of the area to create a vegetated ridge. The contractor was unable to excavate sand from the approved two borrow areas located on north and southern side of the island. This EIA Addendum report has identified that the major impacts of the borrowing sand from the new borrow site will be felt on the marine environment of the island. Impacts on the marine environment will be felt through sedimentation and siltation caused by excavation activity in the lagoon and the associated indirect impacts on the coral reef, during this period. Baseline data has been collected and report in the EIA report. Impact on the marine environment associated with the borrowing sand from new borrow site will be identified through the monitoring. This will be reported in follow up environmental monitoring reports. The most significant impact will be felt on the lagoon bottom and adjacent coral reef on eastern side of the island. Alternatives to the project have also been considered. An alternative would be to use a mini dredger to dredge the required amount of sand from the approved borrow site located on northern side of the island. But this option would not be practical as it would be possible to mobilise a mini dredger to dredge 30,000 m3 of sand. Dredgers are feasible if the volume of sand is above 150,000 m3. Towards, the end of the report, a monitoring programme has been suggested which mainly covers the marine environment. These include coral cover and marine water quality among many other parameters.Item Addendum to the environmental impact assessment for the development of a transit hotel and luxury villa at Finolhas, Baa Atoll(2013-05) Land and Marine Environmental Resources GroupThis non-technical summary highlights the findings of the Addendum to the Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed development of a Transit Hotel and Luxury Villas on the island of Finolhas in Baa Atoll by Coastline Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd. The proponent has brought changes to the concept plan, based on which the EIA the EIA for the project was developed. The EIA report was submitted and approved on 21st January 2013. A revised concept plan has been approved and a conditional development approval by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has been provided, conditional to environmental clearance by EPA. The changes proposed to the concept are; Change in location of the Swimming Pool and Public Area Change in type, location and number of 1 Bed Beach Houses on Western side of island (revised to be Lagoon Houses) Change in numbers of Tree Houses, Beach Houses on Northeastern side and Ocean Houses Development of a Marine Bio Center at the Service Jetty Area (previously proposed to develop an Overwater Cinema) These changes are fully discussed in Section 4 of the report, while impacts and monitoring required are discussed in Sections 5 and 6. While the proposed changes to the concept range from minor to moderate (few cases), the environmental footprint of the proposed changes are anticipated as low. Hence no additional impacts are expected to occur due to the changes to the concept plan. Therefore, it is concluded that the mitigation and monitoring proposed in the EIA for this development is more than sufficient to address these requirements of the project.Item Addendum to the environmental impact assessment for the harbour development at Kelaa, Haa Alifu Atoll, Maldives(2016-03) Water SolutionsThis report is an addendum to the EIA for the harbour development project at HA. Kela carried out in 2015 based on the change of the scope of the project. This addendum to EIA has been undertaken by Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd. at the request of Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure for the change of scope to the harbour expansion and redevelopment project at HA. Kela. Refer to the EIA for the harbour development project at HA. Kela (2015) for the details of the harbour development project at HA. Kela. Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure awarded the harbour development contract to Capital Investment and Finance Limited. Capital Investment and Finance Limited recommended Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure to expand the harbour to east than to west as this would reduce the breakwater development cost of the project. Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure in consultation with Kelaa Island Council and Kelaa Island Community agreed to expand the harbour expansion to east of the exiting harbour. The main change to scope of the project is to expand harbour to east of the existing harbour. Additionally, it is proposed to extend the breakwater by 15 m on north eastern side as protection measure to protect the area which would be reclaimed as part of the project. The new harbour expansion would allow to reuse the existing quay wall blocks which is located on north eastern side of the harbour. EPA has granted an approval to carry out the required dredging and reclamation associated with the harbour development at the island with the revised harbour design. Environmental impacts due to the changes to scope of the harbour development project at Kelaa have been assessed. The impacts on the island due to the extending the harbour to east and extending the length of breakwater to north east would not be significant as those identified in the EIA for the harbour development in HA. Kelaa (2015). The impact of excavation would be that of sedimentation. This impact is considered to be minor and short-term. Excavation would have irreversible impacts. Reclaiming the adjacent area north east of harbour would improve the condition of beach on this side of the island. Moving the harbour extension from west to east would help to keep the huge beach on western side of the island keeping the identity of the island. The changes brought to the scope of the project conform to prevalent environmental legislation. Mitigation measures for these anticipated impacts have been identified and outlined, including sedimentation and stagnation control methods. These mitigation measures need to be followed in order to minimize environmental damage. The project scope has been changed considering the needs and requirements of the community by consulting members of the Island Council and Island Community. The EIA Addendum also allowed to explore alternatives for the changes brought to the project and identified key mitigation strategies. Alternative locations and alternative designs have been investigated for the harbour development. However, the present project design seems to be an acceptable the island council and island community.Item Addendum to the environmental impact assessment for the proposed airport development in Dharavandhoo, Baa Atoll(2011-06) Water SolutionsThis is an addendum to the EIA submitted in April 2008 for the proposed airport development in Dharavandhoo. This Addendum highlights the different modifications to the initial project that was proposed in the EIA report. In principle, the addendum addresses the issues of changing the layout of the reclamation in comparison to the initial project concept. The major modification of the project concept includes - Modifying the area of the reclamation through a reduction of the environmental foot print in order to expedite the project as well as reduce the overall cost. - Reducing the airport boundary. The proposed modification work will not increase the foot print on the marine environment. The proposed modification of the layout on the eastern side of the island will aim to reduce the reclaimed area thereby saving cost in terms of reclamation as well as spending on coastal protection. Most part of the proposed reclamation has now been completed and the developers have realized that by slightly modifying the Layout to reduce the total area will not affect the airport services and facilities. As a result, the proposed change will increase the efficiency of the work force by allowing them to concentrate on other works and complete the project on time. This will also reduce the material requirements for coastal protection. The proposed modification therefore appears justified from an environmental point of view as there are no additional impacts on the environment due to the proposed change. Through this EIA addendum, the proponent proposes to undertake the approval necessary for this modification.Item Addendum to the environmental impact assessment for the proposed coastal protection in Alidhoo, Haa Alifu Atoll, Maldives(2010-05-01) Water SolutionsThis is an addendum to the EIA submitted in April 2008 for the proposed coastal protection of Alidhoo resort in Haa Alif Atoll. This Addendum highlights the maintenance component to the initial project that was proposed in the EIA report. In principle, the addendum addresses maintenance component only. These include, deepening the existing mooring area and repairing part of the vertical emerged breakwater which has been damaged by bad weather. The breakwater repair will not modify the breakwater and it is intended to restore the breakwater to its original design. The proposed maintenance work will not increase the foot print on the marine environment. The proposed deepening of the existing mooring area which is located on north eastern side of the island will aim to restore the depths initially proposed for the mooring area. The mooring area has become very shallow, causing difficulty for the boats to access during low tide. The project is proposed to deepen the existing mooring area to a depth of 3 meters at low tide, only in areas where filling has taken place. Since fine sand and few coral rubble is the main benthic substrate found in the mooring area, the deepening operations with a sand pump is not expected to have a significant impact on the marine environment. Approximately 450 cubic meters of sand will be dredged from the mooring basin. The maintenance work proposed is aimed at restoring the original project to meet its original objectives and to ensure that the resort operation is not affected. Hence, this addendum highlights these issues which need to be undertaken. The proposed maintenance work appears justified from an environmental point of view as there are no additional moderate to major impacts on the environment due to the proposed works. Through this EIA addendum, the proponent proposes to undertake the maintenance work and also a permit to undertake annual deepening of the mooring area.Item Item Addendum to the environmental impact assessment for Three Islands, B. Thulhaadhoo(2011-06) Miruza, MohamedThe report is an addendum to the “Environmental Impact Assessment Report, Three Islands – B. Thulhaadhoo” report. The need for an addendum occurred to investigate any environmental impacts that may occur as a result of the proposed harbour expansion at B. Thulhaadhoo. The report documents the finding of the study carried out. The original Environment Impact Assessment undertook extensive surveys and research to determine the impacts carried out within a large study area including the area for the proposed harbour extension. General information on the island is therefore not provided in this addendum and is referred to this document. Furthermore, where substantial information is provided in the initial EIA on site specific data relevant for the harbour expansion, such information is highlighted in this EIA without the need for further field investigations. The study finds that there are no significant environmental impacts caused due to the proposed harbour expansion. However, the report does highlight some of the additional impacts that may occur and related mitigation measures have been provided for these. The report provides a monitoring plan for the new development while also referring to the initial monitoring plan proposed in the original EIA for continuous investigation of the environment for a sustainable development.Item Addendum V to environmental impact assessment for the development of a 200 bed tourist hotel on G. Dh. Magudhdhuvaa(2011-10) Systems Engineering and Marine ConsultingAn Environment Impact Assessment on the construction of a tourist resort on Magudhdhuvaa was submitted in 2008. After a review meeting with the Ministry of Transport and Environment, a first addendum to the EIA was submitted outlining the necessary clarifications. The EIA was approved, authorizing the proposed development. Several alterations were made to the layout after the initial designs were submitted and approved, and a second addendum was required to validate these alterations. The development of the resort commenced following the approval of the second addendum. However several alterations were made after the second addendum and a third was submitted and approved. A fourth addendum, regarding new developments, has been recently submitted for review by the Environmental Protection Agency. Now, Ahmet Aydeniz Maldives Pvt. Ltd. wishes to develop a protection wall in the harbour in addition to the developments authorized as per the decision notes (88‐ES/NI‐MAG/2008/3, 88‐DS/NI‐MAG/2010/10 and 88‐ES/NI‐MAG/2011/03) issued following the evaluation of the EIA and the previous addendums. The present addendum V first presents the changes brought by this structure about in the design, followed by a discussion on the environmental consequences of these changes. A summary table giving the pros and cons of the changes is finally given before concluding on the environmental appropriateness of the changes.Item Additional information for the frame project at Kanuhura, Lhaviyani Atoll(System Engineering and Marine Consulting, 2014-11-01) System Engineering and Marine ConsultingItem Additional information for the proposed solid waste management facility at Thilafushi, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives(2011-12) CDE ConsultingThis document provides the responses by the consultant to the additional information and queries made by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) following the review of the Environmental Impact Assessment report for the proposed solid waste management facility at Thilafushi, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives.