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Item Second Addendum to the EIA for the ongoing Airport Development Project in Maamigili, South Ari Atoll(2011-05) CDE ConsultingThis Addendum to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an evaluation of the potential environmental, socio-economic and natural impacts of the proposed changes to the airstrip development project in Maamigili, South Ari Atoll. Maamigili is situated in one of the key tourism dominant zones in the Maldives. The ongoing development of an airstrip in Maamigili addresses the need for improved transport infrastructure to complement the thriving tourism industry in the atoll. Maamigili will be used as a regional hub for tourism transfers. The proposed changes will enhance the transfer if tourists to and from Maamigili Airport. The present designs of the area, particularly coastal protection using sheet piles, do not suit the low wave activity in the region. The proposed changes to the project will address this issue, by changing the proposed coastal protection methods from sheet piles to armour rock revetment. This is the second time the plans for the western end has been modified to suit the changing needs of developing Maamigili as a key service provider for the tourism sector. The initial change proposed to use the western end for transporting passengers, including a small terminal, quay wall construction and backfilling.Item Second addendum to the EIA for the ongoing airport development project in Maamigili, South Ari Atoll(2011-04) CDE ConsultingThis Addendum to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an evaluation of the potential environmental, socio-economic and natural impacts of the proposed changes to the airstrip development project in Maamigili, South Ari Atoll. Maamigili is situated in one of the key tourism dominant resorts in Maldives. The ongoing development of an airstrip in Maamigili addresses the need for improved transport infrastructure to complement the thriving tourism industry in the atoll. Seaplane operations have been planned on the western end of the island to enhance the services of Maamigili as a regional hub. The present designs of the area, particularly coastal protection, do not suit sea plane operations and other marine transport needs of the area. A key objective of the Maamigili Airport is to transport tourists from Surrounding islands and atoll to Male’ International Airport. The proposed changes to the project will address this issue, by constructing creating additional areas as a sheet piled quay wall and dredging the lagoon on the western side of the island. This is the second time the plans for the western end has been modified to suit the changing needs of developing Maamigili as a key service provider for the tourism sector. The initial change proposed to use the western end for transporting passengers, including a small terminal, quay wall construction and backfilling. The major objectives of the proposed project activities are to: 1) Improve airport services offered to the tourism industry 2) Facilitate future sea plane activities 3) Improve marine transportation 4) Mitigate coastal erosionItem Environmental impact assessment for the proposed harbour reconstruction work in Foakaidhoo Island Shaviyani Atoll(2011-03) CDE ConsultingThis Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an evaluation of the potential environmental, socio-economic and natural impacts of the proposed harbour upgrading project in Foakaidhoo, Shaviyani Atoll. This project is proposed by Works Cooperation Limited. The main components of the proposed project involves renovation and restoration, including replacement and operation of quay wall, harbour maintenance dredging, and excavation of new entrance channel and disposal of dredge waste by land reclamation. The construction of the harbour is expected to begin during mid 2011 and will be completed within 12 months. This EIA has been developed based on the Term of Reference (ToR) issued by MHE on 28 February 2011.This document is submitted by the proponent to the MHTE to fulfill the requirements for an EIA under Article 5 of the Environment Protection and Preservation Act (4/93). The EIA Regulations 2007 have been used as the basis for developing this document.