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Item Environmental impact assessment for the development of a new power house at G.Dh. Thinadhoo(2016-06) Abdul Wahhab, Mahfooz; Jaleel, Mohamed Ibrahim; Shareef, Ali1. The purpose of this EIA is to critically analyse and assess the potential environmental impacts associated with the development of new powerhouse at G.DH Thinadhoo and expose the solutions and preferred alternatives as well as mitigation measures to minimize any negative impacts whilst trying to derive the maximum positive impacts from the project. 2. The powerhouse in Thinadhoo was recently burned down by an accidental fire. The powerhouse was burned to the extent that the building can no longer be used. The fire has greatly reduced the strength of the walls and concrete beams of the building, considering the health and safety of the staff that work in the powerhouse it is not advisable to repair the building and continue operations. Therefore, a new powerhouse is proposed to be developed in Thinadhoo. 3. In this powerhouse development project, a new powerhouse is proposed to be constructed within the FENAKA premise. The powerhouse will be constructed from pre-fabricated sheets and blocks. The project will also involve the construction of admin building, fuel storages and the transfer of generators from the existing temporary powerhouse to the new powerhouse. The generator beds will be rolled over metal rollers to the new powerhouse. All the components of the powerhouse will be constructed according to BS standards complying to both MEA and EPA regulations. 4. Thinadhoo is located on the western edge of Huvadhoo Atoll. Thinadhoo is the most densely populated island in G.DH atoll. According to census 2014 the total population of Thinadhoo is 5268. 5. A full baseline of air quality, water quality and noise level was established. It was found that the water at the powerhouse location had very high conductivity which may be due to its close proximity to the coast. Noise level within the vicinity of the temporary generators is very high, it was concluded that the noise level is high because the generators were not inside a sound attenuated powerhouse. Air quality measurements at the existing temporary powerhouse and proposed powerhouse revealed that only air pollutant Nitrogen dioxide was found at 2 ppm concentration near the exhaust chimney of the existing temporary powerhouse.The construction works of new powerhouse presented in this report are not expected to adversely impact the environment if the mitigation measures mentioned in the report are followed. The most important mitigation measures are to do daily maintenance of machinery, following chemical handling procedures, waste segregation and storage in closed labelled containers until disposal to Thilafushi and most importantly following the fuel handling plan 7. It is expected that the newly established powerhouse will ensure reliable electricity services to Thinadhoo. And also will greatly reduce any smoke and noise disturbance to the community and the environment. 8. The major potential negative impact for this project is groundwater contamination from chemical spills and oil spills during fuel handling. Therefore, handling of fuel or other chemical substances has to be done according to the fuel handling plan. The major potential positive impact from the project is the reliable supply of electricity services to Thinadhoo. 9. Monitoring is essential to ensure that environmental thresholds are not exceeded and mitigation measures proposed are working. Water quality and air quality monitoring will be done according to the monitoring schedule. 10. The no project scenario will mean that the new powerhouse will not be developed in Thinadhoo and would lead to reduced reliability of electricity services to Thinadhoo. One alternative location, west side of island along with the proposed project location was analysed. It was found that the proposed project location is the preferred alternative based on socioeconomic and environmental factors.Item Environmental impact assessment for development of 80 housing units at Goidhoo, Baa Atoll, Maldives(2011-12) Shareef, Ali; Mohamed, MiruzaThis Environment Impact Assessment is an evaluation of the potential environmental, socieconomic and natural impacts for the development of 80 housing units at Goidhoo, Baa Atoll. This EIA is prepared in order to meet the requirements of Clause 5 of the Environmental Protection and Preservation Act of the Maldives to assess the impacts of proposed development at B. Goidhoo. The primary objective of the project is part of the Government commitment to provide affordable housing to all the people of the Maldives. The total area of the development is approximately 184,800 square feets (17,168 sqm) and the size of a housing plot is 1707 square feets. Each housing unit would consist of 3‐4 bedrooms, a sitting room, dining room, 2 toilets, laundry and a small backyard and a well to provide water for domestic use. This report as considered the impacts the project could have on the environment. It is found that a major impact would be due to the waste produced during construction. However, the impact would only be for the project duration and mitigation measures for this and other impacts are also provided. Another high impact is anticipated on the social environment. If the progress of any delays could be shared with the public, this impact could be minimized. Improvement in the local economy of the island and improved livelihood are seen as positive benefits of the project.Item Environmental impact assessment for the proposed 6 storey building construction at Ma. Funamaage, Malé(2018-02) Shareef, AliThis report discusses the findings of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) carried out for the proposed 6 storey building at Ma. Funamaage, Bodufulhah goalhi, Malé. The objective of undertaking the project is to provide a residence to the proponent and family. The proponent also aims to rent out apartments in the building for residential use. The report has looked at the justifications for undertaking the proposed project components. Alternatives to proposed components or activities in terms of, design and environmental considerations were suggested. A mitigation plan and monitoring programme before, during and after the works has also been proposed. It is inevitable that there would be some negative environmental impacts, especially during excavation, dewatering and construction work is carried out. The potential environmental and social impacts from the overall project includes water contamination, shortage of groundwater, generation of waste, air pollution, noise pollution, disruption to traffic and interruption to commercial activities around the project location. After a survey and the study undertaken, these negative impacts identified are not severe enough to not allow the project. In light of possible impacts assessed, a comprehensive monitoring component has been suggested to monitor environmental (natural and social) impact during the course of this project. This monitoring component will be adhered and will allow the assessment of long term changes, despite the limited nature of the impact. In addition, the socioeconomic impacts that have been assessed have been identified as mostly positive impacts, not just in short term but also in long term. Therefore, from an environmental and technical point of view and in light of the existing socio-economic developments it appears justifiable to carry out the proposed project.