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Item Environment impact assessment : first addendum for the proposed tourist resort redevelopment project in Gasfinolhu Island, Kaafu Atoll(2014-01) CDE ConsultingThe purpose of this document is to fulfil the requirements to get necessary additional environmental clearance from the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out the proposed changes to the resort redevelopment project in Gasfinolhu Island Resort, Male’ Atoll. The proponent of this project is Global Pvt Ltd. The primary rationale for the proposed additional activity is to adjust the re-development plan from the observed shortcomings of the initial plan. The proposed revisions include increase in the number of rooms, changes to the room design and relocation of some guest facilities, revegetation, reclamation/replenishment of a 10,000 – 11,000 sq m on the main island and beach replenishment of about 500 sq m of the small islet on the eastern side. All project activities will be in conformance to the laws and regulations of the Maldives, and relevant international conventions that Maldives is party to. The key laws and regulations applicable to this project are: Environmental Protection and Preservation Act, Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation 2012, Dredging and Reclamation Regulations 2013 and Tourism Act. Approvals for the project have been granted from Ministry of Tourism and EPA (for coastal modifications). The study area for the project is Gasfinolhu Island and baseline conditions are based on Original EIAs (Phase I and Phase II EIA’s) and monitoring reports/data. Baseline conditions indicate that most of the developments highlighted in the EIAs have been undertaken as specified. Existing coastal modifications such as replenishment and dredging has had short term impacts on the marine environment but has been very localised. Impacts from the current proposal will be cumulative and will mainly have impacts on the marine environment. Significant impacts of this project during construction phase of the project are the potential impact of sedimentation on the marine water quality and consequent impact on marine life, direct loss of marine life within the project footprint and the health and safety risks to construction workers. All these impacts can be minimized with proper mitigation measures recommended in the report and as practiced in the current environmental management framework. The main mitigation measures include carrying out construction activities during low tide hours and calm weather, deployment of silt screen or construction of bunds in the project area and where appropriate to reduce sediment dispersal and avoid adverse sedimentation impacts, and proper supervision of all activities by qualified personnel. The work schedule and duration will also be planned to avoid disruptive weather conditions and complete construction activities in the shortest time possible. The alternatives evaluated for the project are alternative near shore breakwater technologies and alternatives for borrow areas. The “No Project” option has also been explored and this option is not deemed preferable, given the current condition of the shore and the need for mitigation of ongoing seasonal and long-term erosion problem. The monitoring plan is designed to extend the existing monitoring programme. The management plan for this addendum will also be the same framework existing for the project. In conclusion, the proposed additional activities for this project have been designed in conformance to the relevant laws and regulations of Maldives. The most significant impacts are expected to be short-term impacts on the marine water quality, coral reef and lagoon bottom habitats. However, mitigation measures have been proposed to adequately minimise these significant impacts. PreparedItem Initial environment examination report for the oil storage facility in Ihavandhippolhu, Haa Alifu Atoll, Maldives(2011-03) CDE ConsultingThis Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) is an evaluation of the potential environmental, socio-economic and natural impacts of the proposed crude and refined oil storage project at Ihavandhippolhu. The project is proposed by State Trading Organization Plc (STO). The main components of the project include reclamation of a 50 Ha island, development of a crude oil hub terminal on the reclaimed land and the operation of the terminal. Maldives is strategically located from north to south between latitudes 7.07’N and 0.43’S. Thus, the Maldives Archipelago has been identified as an optimal location for a crude and refined oil storage project. Maldives is located central to crude oil shipping routes originating from North and East Africa, as well as routes doubling the Cape of Good Hope. Given the strategic location of Maldives and reputation of STO in import storage and distribution of fuel in Maldives, STO is looking into taking advantage of extensive maritime traffic through the channel between Sri Lanka and Maldives. STO therefore is using this opportunity to check the viability to develop an oil storage facility in Ihavandhiopplhu. The EIA is being developed as per the EIA regulation (2007) of the Maldives and the Terms of Reference that was developed by the consultant (CDE Consulting). The EIA is well represented as per the TOR and respective chapters describing the environment and potential impacts and mitigation measures are discussed in the consecutive chapters and most importantly all these work have being discussed with all the key stakeholders before submission and their views on the project is also being depicted in this EIA.Item Initial environment examination report for borehole drilling for subsurface investigations in Hulhumale’ Island, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives(2011-11) CDE ConsultingThis Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) is an evaluation of the potential environmental, socio-economic and natural impacts of the borehole drilling for subsurface investigations in Hulhumale’. The project is undertaken by Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC), as part of preliminary feasibility study for development of a multistage deep sea water utilization infrastructure in the Maldives.Item Environmental impact assessment for the redevelopment Vilamendhoo Island Resort and Spa, South Ari Atoll, Maldives(2010-05) CDE ConsultingThis Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an evaluation of the potential environmental impacts of the proposal for redeveloping Vilamendhoo Island Resort. The proponent for this project is Vilamedhoo Investments Private Limited.