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Item Environmental impact assessment for proposed shore protection measures on Dhunikolhu, Baa Atoll, Maldives(Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Maldives, 2007-08) Zahid, Ahmed; އަޙްމަދު ޒާހިދު; Abdulla, Amjad; އަމްޖަދު ޢަބްދުއްލާ; Naeem, Hussain; ނަޢީމް ހުސެއިން; Aleem, Abdul; ޢަބްދުލް ޢަލީމް; Jameel, Ahmed; އަޙްމަދު ޖަމީލްItem Environmental impact assessment for the restoration of beach at royal island resort and spa(Island Travel and Tours, 2008-03) އަހްމަދު ޒާހިދް; Zahid, Ahmed; އަބްދުލް އަލީމް; Aleem, Abdull; އަހްމަދު ޖަމީލް; Jameel, AhmedItem Environmental impact assessment for the rehabilitation of tsunami damaged harbor at gaaf dhaal Thinadhoo(Ministry of construction and public infrastructure, 2008-02) އަހްމަދު ޖަމީލް; Jameel, Ahmed; އަހްމަދު ޒާހިދް; Zahid, Ahmed; އަބްދުލް އަލީމް; Aleem, Abdull; ހަސަން ޝާހް; Shaah, HassanItem Environmental impact assessment : for the rehabilitation of tsunami damaged harbour at the Th. Thimarafushi(Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd., 2008-02) Zahid, Ahmed; Aleem, Abdul; Jameel, Ahmed; Shah, HassanThis report discusses the findings of a social and environmental impact study undertaken by Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and Al Habshi Consultants of Kuwait upon request from Ministry of Construction and Public Infrastructure. The project involves the rehabilitation of the existing harbor in Thimarafushi, Thaa Dhaal Atoll with additional and enhanced facilities. This project is initiated by the government of Maldives with funding from Kuwait Fund (KFAED) as part of the Tsunami rehabilitation programme. The harbor of Thimarafushi has been damaged to various extents and require repair and upgrading. A detail assessment of the environmental and social conditions was assessed based on which a rehabilitation project has been proposed. This EIA has been prepared to assess the social and environmental impacts of this proposed rehabilitation project. Major environmental impacts of the project have been identified as resulting mainly from dredging and disposal of excavated materials. Excavation will be undertaken to create a new access channel. Excavated materials will be used to closure the existing channel and back fill material of the quay wall. In view of the assessment, the environmental damage to marine resources have not been considered major due to the limited boundary of the project and also due to confined nature of the project. Environmental impacts were assessed for both construction and operation phase of the project. Mitigation measures for these anticipated impacts have been identified and outlined in detail, including sedimentation control methods and other measures. These mitigation measures will have to be followed in order to minimize environmental damage. Stakeholder consultations were held with various groups, including the community and the client in order to incorporate the socio‐ economic components in the project. The proposed rehabilitation plans for Thimarafushi has been prepared after considering the needs and requirements from the community by assessing and incorporating the outcomes from the extensive community consultations held during the data collection stage. It is inevitable that there would be some negative environmental impacts, especially when excavation is undertake. Nevertheless, these negative impacts are not so severe to the extent that the project should not be allowed to take place. As a result, a comprehensive monitoring component has been suggested which takes in to consideration, the most important elements that require regular checks. This monitoring component will be adhered and will allow the assessment of long term changes, despite the limited nature of the impact. The most important consideration is the socioeconomic impacts that have been assessed mainly as positive in nature. Not only they are positive, but most importantly in the long term. Therefore, it appears justified from a technical and from an environmental point of view, to carry out the proposed rehabilitation project in light of the existing socio‐economic developments and forecasts made on the harbor use and traffic increase.Item Social & environmental impact assessment : for the setup of a drinking water supply network in Thinadhoo, Gaafu Dhaal atoll, Maldives(Male’ Water and Sewerage Company, 2008-09) Jameel, Ahmed; Aleem, Abdul• This report discusses the findings of an environmental impact study undertaken by Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd. for the establishment of a RO desalination plant and water distribution network in Gdh. Thinadhoo. • The aim of this project is to ensure that the island community of Gdh. Thinadhoo has adequate access to pure and safe water for their basic daily needs. • The proponent of this project is MEEW. This project has been contracted to Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) Pvt. Ltd by the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Water. Accordingly, MWSC has sub‐contracted Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). • The purpose of this EIA is to identify all significant environmental and social impacts (positive and negative, direct, indirect and cumulative). This is to ensure that any potential negative consequences that may arise from the proposed activities are avoided or minimized and any potential benefits from the project are maximized. • The project aims to setup a 200 tonnes per day water production RO plant and provide water to all the government institutions through a piped network. In addition, two public tap bays will also be setup from where the public will have access to free and safe drinking water. The pipe will be buried underground and the total length of the pipes will be more than 2.7 km. • In order to undertake the study, baseline environmental and social surveys were undertaken in Thinadhoo. A detail groundwater sampling survey was undertaken to assess the baseline quality of groundwater. The results of these are discussed in the relevant sections. Estimation of the groundwater availability has also been undertaken by estimating the aerial extent of the groundwater lens and quantifying using the water quality survey as well as through the use of other data. • A detail marine environmental survey was also undertaken to understand and record the baseline status. The survey was concentrated in the southern lagoon where concentrated brine will be discharged. • The project does not have any major negative environmental issues, but rather have found to have more social impacts. Discharge of concentrated brine has been identified as the most important impact as far as the environment is considered. • The project will have several benefits to the community, including access to safe water. However, the limited number of public tap bays (2) have been raised as a concerning issues as the community has shown their dissatisfaction towards this design. Important government stakeholders such as Atolls Ministry and Planning Ministry have also expressed their concern with regard to the limited public tap bays. In addition, other relevant stakeholders were also consulted and the outcome of these consultations were incorporated in making the final recommendations. • Based on the outcome of the stakeholder consultations, it appears that the proponent, MEEW did not involve them in the planning stages of the project. This has resulted in conflicting views with the relevant stakeholders regarding the project design. Details of these are described under the section “Stakeholder Consultations”. • The regulator of water and sanitation in Maldives, MWSA was unable to comment for the project, as a result, there are few questions unanswered regarding the regulators role in this project. • A detail monitoring plan has been suggested towards the end with details of the costs. It is important to undertake this monitoring in order to abide the EIA regulations. The report also provides recommendation to improve the project.Item Environmental impact assessment for the proposed harbour development at Dhangethi, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives(Water Solution, Maldives, 2008-04) Aleem, Abdul; Jameel, Ahmed; Zahid, Ahmed; Naeem, IbrahimNon Technical Summary This report discusses the findings of a social and environmental impact study undertaken by Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd. at the request of the Ministry of Construction and Public Infrastructure. The project involves the development of a new harbour in Dhagethi, Aalifu Dhaalu Atoll. This project is initiated by the government of Maldives as part of the Access Programme implemented by the MCPI. The environment of Dhangethi may be described as properly managed,with several environmental achievements including appropriate solid waste management, development of a sewerage system with nearshore outfalls to some degree, modest housing with ventilation, appropriate level of urban planning, beach and recreational areas for the residents and visitors including tourists visiting the islands from neighboring resorts. Stakeholder consultations were held with various groups, including the community and the client in order to incorporate the socio‐economic components in the project. It was observed that the community of Dhangethi is independent and people are ready to make a difference by community involvement, participation and empowerment that has achieved through the economic prosperity that have achieved through tourism in the region. Environmental impacts were assessed for both the construction and operation phase of the project. Most of the environmental impacts of theproject have been identified as resulting mainly from excavation and disposal of excavated materials. The main impact of dredging would be that of excessive sedimentation on the nearby reef areas. This impact is considered to be a moderate but short term impact. Development of the harbour would have irreversible impact and its location would have a long term impact. 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 as the island is located on a strategic location in the middle of high density of resorts. Mitigation measures for these anticipated impacts have been identified and outlined in detail, including sedimentation control methods and other measures. These mitigation measures will have to be followed in order to minimize environmental damage. The proposed harbour details for Dhangethi has been prepared after considering the needs and requirements from the community by assessing and incorporating the outcomes from the extensive community consultations held during the data collection stage. It is inevitable that there would be negative environmental impacts, especially when excavation is undertaken. Nevertheless, these negative impacts are not severe to the extent that the project should not be allowed to take place. As a result, a monitoring component has been suggested which takes in to consideration, the most important elements that require regular checks. This monitoring component will be adheredto and will allow the assessment of changes due to construction of harbour. Monitoring is specifically focussed on water quality changes. Therefore, it appears justified from a technical and from an environmental point of view, to carry out the proposed project in light of the existing socioeconomic developments and forecasts made on the harbour use and traffic increase.Item Environmental impact assessment : for the rehabilitation of Tsunami damaged sewerage system at the Th. Thimarafushi(Water Solutions, 2008-05) Jameel, Ahmed; Zahid, Ahmed; Aleem, Abdul; Shah, HassanItem Environmental impact assessment : for the proposed coastal protection project at Palm Beach Resort(2008-07) Zahid, Ahmed; Jameel, AhmedItem Environmental impact assessment for proposed shore protection measures on Dhunikolhu, Baa Atoll, Maldives(Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Maldives, 2007-08-01) Zahid, Ahmed; Abdulla, Amjad; Naeem, Hussain; Aleem, Abdul; Jameel, AhmedItem Environment impact assessment for the restoration of beach at Royal Island Resort and Spa(Island Travels and Tours Pvt Ltd, 2008-04) Zahid, Ahmed; Aleem, Abdul; Jameel, Ahmed