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Environmental Monitoring Report Closure Report December 2014
Fiji: Third Road Upgrading (Sector) Project
(Supplementary)
Prepared by MWH Consultants for the Fiji Roads Authority and the Asian Development Bank.
This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD CLOSURE REPORT
Asian Development Bank
Fiji Road Upgrading Project (Stage 3)
Loan No.: 1530-FIJI
Supplementary Loan No.: 2514-FIJI
Prepared for Fiji Roads Authority
December 2014
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FIJI ROADS AUTHORITY Asian Development Bank: Fiji Road Upgrading Project (Stage 3): Supp. Loan No.: 2514-FIJI
Status: Final December 2014 Our ref: FRUP 3 Environment Closure Report Loan No.: 2514-FIJI
This document has been prepared for the benefit of Fiji Roads Authority. No liability is accepted by
this company or any employee or sub-consultant of this company with respect to its use by any other
person.
This disclaimer shall apply notwithstanding that the report may be made available to other persons for
an application for permission or approval to fulfil a legal requirement.
QUALITY STATEMENT
PROJECT MANAGER PROJECT TECHNICAL LEAD
Raymond Firth Varun Kumar
PREPARED BY
31/08/14 Susan Vocea
CHECKED BY
` 01/09/14 Kristy Hall
REVIEWED BY
19/12/14 Varun Kumar
APPROVED FOR ISSUE BY
21/12/14 Mike Rudge
SUVA
Level 2 Kadavu House, 414 Victoria Parade, Suva, Fiji
GPO Box 119, Suva
TEL (+679) 3100 616, FAX (+679) 3100 614
REVISION SCHEDULE
Rev No
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Signature Required
Prepared By Checked By Reviewed By
Approved By
Final Draft
21/11/2014 Client Review & Approval Susan Vocea Kristy Hall Varun Kumar Ray Firth
Final 17/12/2014 Issued to ADB Susan Vocea Varun Kumar Mike Rudge
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FIJI ROADS AUTHORITY Asian Development Bank: Fiji Road Upgrading Project (Stage 3): Supp. Loan No.: 2514-FIJI
Status: Final December 2014 Our ref: FRUP 3 Environment Closure Report Loan No.: 2514-FIJI
Executive Summary This document presents the Environmental Safeguards Closure Report for the Fiji Roads Upgrading
Project (FRUP 3) funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under Supplementary Loan No.: 2514-
FIJI. This report has been prepared in accordance with the regulations of the ADB.
The upgrading of the Kings Road and Lodoni Road was a major component of the FRUP 3 Project. The
original contract was awarded to China National Overseas Engineering Corporation (COVEC) which
commenced in February 2001 with a Contract Duration of four (4) years. Covec’s unsatisfactory performance on the Contract led to their dismissal in March 2006. As a result, the remaining works were
repackaged to form the following Contracts:
Contract WSC 13/06 Completion of Earthworks, Drainage and Sub-base;
Contract WSC 14/06 Supply of Base-course and Sub-base to Kings and Lodoni Road;
Contract WSC 17/06 Completion of Bridgeworks;
Contract WSC 04/08 Base-course and Sealing of Kings Road and Lodoni Road;
Contract WSC 23/08 Upgrade of Kings Road from Waito to Wailotua;
Contract WSC 30/09 Construction of Naqia and Wainiboa Bridges;
Contract WSC 38/09 Upgrading of Kings Road from Wailotua to Nayavu;
Contract WSC 84/11 Rehabilitation of Kings Road from Nadaro to Korovou.
The Contract WSC 84/11: Rehabilitation of Kings Road from Nadaro to Korovou was seventy percent
(70%) complete at the time when the Contractor had gone into receivership; the Fiji Roads Authority
(FRA) undertook a review of the balance of the works to be completed, re-scoped, and re-tendered the
Contract as Contract No.: FRA 14/10: Korovou Town (Seal Extension).
This Contract referred to as FRA 14/10: Korovou Town (Seal Extension) was completed in November
2014.
It is noted that five (5) out of the eight (8) Contracts under FRUP 3 Programme had an Environmental
Management Plan (EMP). The remaining Contracts may have had an Environmental Management Plan
and/or Monitoring Reports, however, these reports were not found. This may have occurred during the
transition phase from the Department of National Roads (DNR) to the Fiji Roads Authority (FRA)
Due to the lack of documentation and the era in which the FRUP 3 was undertaken, it has been a
difficult task to assess the environmental impacts and compliance of a number of contracts implemented
under the original Loan No.: 1530, and subsequently by-way of repackaging of the original Contract
under the Supplementary Loan No.: 2514-FIJI.
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CONTENTS
Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................... i
1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 ADB Loan No.: 1530-FIJI and Supplementary Loan No.: 2514-FIJI .............................................. 1
1.2 The Department of National Roads – Transition Phase ................................................................ 1
2 Project Description ............................................................................................................................. 2
3 Environment Safeguard Requirements ............................................................................................... 2
4 Assessments ...................................................................................................................................... 3
4.1 Contract WSC 13/06: Completion of Earthworks, Drainage and Sub-base ................................... 3
4.2 Contract WSC 14/06 Supply of Base-course and Sub-base to Kings and Lodoni Road ............... 4
4.3 Contract WSC 17/06 Completion of Bridge Works ........................................................................ 5
4.4 Contract WSC 04/08 Base-course and Sealing ............................................................................. 5
4.5 Contract WSC 23/08 Upgrade of King Road ................................................................................. 6
4.6 Contract WSC 30/09 Construction of Naqia and Wainiboa Bridges .............................................. 7
4.7 Contract WSC 38/09 Upgrading of Kings Road from Wailotua to Nayavu ..................................... 8
4.8 Contract WSC 84/11 Rehabilitation of Kings Road ........................................................................ 9
4.9 Summary of Environmental Safeguard Assessments .................................................................. 10
5 Consultation and Grievance Procedures .......................................................................................... 11
6 Resources and Financing ................................................................................................................. 12
7 Monitoring and Evaluation ................................................................................................................ 13
LIST OF TABLES
Table 4-1: Environmental Reporting Summary ........................................................................................ 10
APPENDICES
Appendix A WSC 04/08
Appendix B WSC 23/08
Appendix C WSC 38/09
Appendix D WSC 84/11
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1 Introduction
1.1 ADB Loan No.: 1530-FIJI and Supplementary Loan No.: 2514-FIJI
The Fiji Roads Upgrading Project Stage 3 (FRUP 3) was funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
and the Government of Fiji (GoF). The ADB approved a loan amount of US$40 million on 26th
August
1997 (Loan No.: 1530-FIJI), which became effective from 15th
January 1998. The original loan closing
date of 30th
June 2004 was extended twice; closing on 15th
October 2009. The Executing Agency (EA)
was the Ministry of Finance with the Ministry of Works, Transport, and Infrastructure (MWTI) being the
Implementing Agency. The total cost of the project was estimated to be US$90.0 million with US$50.0
million to be financed by the GoF. The project components under Loan No.: 1530-FIJI was completed in
2005 with the exception of upgrading of the Roads from Kings and Lodoni.
The Government of Fiji requested a Supplementary Loan from ADB in July 2008 to complete the project
components that could not have been completed under the original loan agreement. The Contracts
financed under the Supplementary Loan was intended to be completed by 31st December 2011, with
loan financing closing on 30th
June 2012. However, this loan was later extended to February 2014 as the
new closing date. Approximately 120 KM of Road Rehabilitation and 65 KM of Road Upgrading Works
had been completed under Loan No.: 1530-FIJI.
This document presents the Environmental Safeguards Closure Report for the repackaged Contracts
only which was funded by the ADB’s Supplementary Loan No.: 2514-FIJI.
1.2 The Department of National Roads – Transition Phase
The FRUP 3 project was initiated by the Department of National Roads (DNR), under the Ministry of
Works, Transport, and Infrastructure (MWTI). In 2012, the Government of Fiji implemented a
changeover and restructuring of the DNR to a newly formed agency, known as the Fiji Roads Authority
(FRA). The FRA assumed responsibility for the FRUP 3 projects from January 2013.
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2 Project Description The upgrading of the Kings Road and Lodoni Road was a major component of the FRUP 3 Project. The
original contract was awarded to China National Overseas Engineering Corporation (COVEC) which
commenced in February 2001 with Contract duration of four (4) years. Covec’s unsatisfactory performance on the Contract led to their dismissal in March 2006. At the time of the dismissal, COVEC
had completed thirty-five (35%) of the Total Contract Works.
As a result, the remaining or the balance of the works was repackaged to form the following Contracts:
Contract WSC 13/06 Completion of Earthworks, Drainage and Sub-base;
Contract WSC 14/06 Supply of Base-course and Sub-base to Kings and Lodoni Road;
Contract WSC 17/06 Completion of Bridgeworks;
Contract WSC 04/08 Base-course and Sealing of Kings Road and Lodoni Road;
Contract WSC 23/08 Upgrade of Kings Road from Waito to Wailotua;
Contract WSC 30/09 Construction of Naqia and Wainiboa Bridges;
Contract WSC 38/09 Upgrading of Kings Road from Wailotua to Nayavu;
Contract WSC 84/11 Rehabilitation of Kings Road from Nadaro to Korovou.
3 Environment Safeguard Requirements The objective of the ADB Environment Safeguard Policy is to ensure the environmental soundness and
sustainability of projects, and to support the integration of environmental considerations into the project
decision-making process.
The requirements under this policy are outlined in Appendix 1 of the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement
Handbook (June 2009). Environmental monitoring is required on a regular basis, and examples of
safeguard documents, such as Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), and monitoring reports need
to be submitted in order to provide evidence of compliance.
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4 Assessments
4.1 Contract WSC 13/06: Completion of Earthworks, Drainage and
Sub-base
Description
This Contract involved the completion of Earthworks, Drainage, and Sub-Base pavement layers for
Sections of the site under which COVEC had initiated its operations. This Work covered the Whole of
Lodoni Road (20.9 KM, except for 1 KM Section from CH 14.4 to CH 15.4 which was deleted from the
COVEC Works, and 9.3 KM Section of Kings Road from Korovou Town to Waito Bridge. This Contract
was awarded to B.W.Holdings Limited in July 2006.
Construction Dates
17 July 2006 to 11 June 2010.
Status
Project Completed.
Environmental Safeguards
This Contract was completed under DNR’s tenure. There is no record as to whether an EMP was prepared as part of the Contract Works. However, it is noted that though no records exist as to the
preparation and implementation of an EMP, there is no record or pending issues concerning
environmental incidents occurring as a result of this Contract.
Figure 4-1: Lodoni Road looking forward to Waisawa Bridge over finished Sub-base
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4.2 Contract WSC 14/06 Supply of Base-course and Sub-base to
Kings and Lodoni Road
Description
This Contract did not include any Physical Works. It had involved the supply of base-course material for
the whole length of Lodoni Road and Kings Road, and the supply of sub-base material for those
sections of the Kings Road where COVEC did not initiate any work, namely from Waito Bridge (CH 9.3
KM) to Wailotua Quarry (CH. 17.8 KM). This Contract was awarded to Standard Concrete Industries
Limited (SCIL) in July 2006.
Construction Dates
6 July 2006 to 31 December 2012.
Status
Project Completed.
Environmental Safeguards
This Contract was completed under DNR’s tenure. No Physical Works were involved in this project
component. The Contractor would have had to prepare an EMP in order to obtain an extraction license
from the Department of Lands. This EMP was not found.
Figure 4-2: Quarry Site Operations
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4.3 Contract WSC 17/06 Completion of Bridge Works
Description
This Contract involved the completion of all outstanding bridge works throughout the 20.9 KM of Lodoni
Road, and the 29.06 KM of Kings Road. This Contract was awarded to Works Infrastructure Limited on 6
October 2006.
Construction Dates
21 November 2006 to 25 August 2008.
Status
Fifteen (15) of the Sixteen (16) bridges have been completed.
Environmental Safeguards
There is no record as to whether an EMP was prepared as part of the Contract Works. However, it is
noted that though no records exist as to the preparation and implementation of an EMP, there is no
record or pending issues concerning environmental incidents occurring as a result of this Contract.
Figure 4-3: Namoli Bridge, Lodoni Road Figure 4-4: Waivisere Bridge, Lodoni Road
4.4 Contract WSC 04/08 Base-course and Sealing
Description
This Contract involved the placement of pavement base-course layer, and two-coat bitumen seal on the
whole length of Lodoni Road, and subsequent spraying priming and two-coat bitumen seal to the same
sections of the road that was completed under Contract WSC 13/06. The Contract Works were originally
tendered under Contract WSC 19/06, but due to delays in implementing the Contract, new tenders were
invited with a revision of the Contract Scope of Works. This Contract was awarded to Fairdeal
Earthmoving Contractors Limited in June 2009.
Construction Dates
23 July 2009 to 5 February 2011.
Status
Project Completed.
Environmental Safeguards
An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) was prepared by the Contractor, a copy of which is included
as part of this document under Appendix A. There is no record or details available for any environmental
monitoring occurring under this Contract. There is also no record or pending issues concerning
environmental incidents occurring as a result of this Contract.
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Figure 4-5: CH5400 Kings Road Line Marking
4.5 Contract WSC 23/08 Upgrade of King Road
Description
This Contract involved the upgrading of the Kings Road from Waito (CH 9.3 KM) to Wailotua (CH 17.8
KM). The Contract Works was originally tendered under Contract WSC 29/07, and was retendered
under a revised Contract designation WSC 23/08 when only two tenders were received. This Contract
was awarded to Naim Cendera Engineering Construction Limited in June 2009.
Construction Dates
11 June 2009 to 9 February 2012.
Status
Project Completed.
Environmental Safeguards
An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) was prepared by the Contractor, a copy of which is included
as part of this document under Appendix B. The plan mentions a requirement to submit an
Environmental Monitoring Report on a quarterly basis as part of the EIA Conditions of Approval. There is
no record or details available for any environmental monitoring occurring under this Contract. There is
also no record or pending issues concerning environmental incidents occurring as a result of this
Contract.
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Figure 4-6: Asphalt Works at CH 14500 Figure 4-7: CMP 33 Inlet Cascade CH 17080
4.6 Contract WSC 30/09 Construction of Naqia and Wainiboa Bridges
Description
The Contract involved the Construction of Naqia Bridge and Wainiboa Bridge on Kings Road. This
Contract was awarded to China Railway 5th
Engineering Group (Fiji) Limited in July 2010.
Construction Dates
22 July 2010 to December 2012.
Status
Project Completed.
Environmental Safeguards
This Contract was completed under DNR’s tenure. There is no record as to whether an EMP was prepared as part of the Contract Works. However, it is noted that though no records exist as to the
preparation and implementation of an EMP, there is no record or pending issues concerning
environmental incidents occurring as a result of this Contract.
Figure 4-8: Construction of Naqia Bridge Figure 4-9: Wainiboa Bridge
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4.7 Contract WSC 38/09 Upgrading of Kings Road from Wailotua to
Nayavu
Description
This Contract involved the upgrading works for partially completed sections from Wailotua (CH 17.8 KM)
to Nayavu (CH 29.06 KM). This Contract was awarded to China Railway First Group in September 2010.
Construction Dates
23 September 2010 to 29 August 2013.
Status
Project Completed.
Environmental Safeguards
An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) was prepared by the Contractor, a copy of which is included
as part of this document under Appendix C. There is no record or details available for any environmental
monitoring occurring under this Contract. There is also no record or pending issues concerning
environmental incidents occurring as a result of this Contract.
Figure 4-10: CH 19300 – CH 19500 Ready for Prime
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4.8 Contract WSC 84/11 Rehabilitation of Kings Road
Description
This Contract involved the Rehabilitation of 20 KM of Road between Nadoro and Korovou on Kings
Road. This Contract had achieved seventy-percent (70%) completion of the Physical Works at which
time the Contractor, Blacktop Construction Limited went into receivership. The balance of the works was
scoped and retendered by FRA under the Contract designation FRA 14/10 Korovou Town (Seal
Extension). FRA provided local funds to complete the balance of the works. This Contract was awarded
to Fairdeal Earthmoving Contractors Limited in May 2014.
Construction Dates
June 2014 to November 2014.
Status
Project Completed.
Environmental Safeguards
An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) was prepared by the Contractor, a copy of which is included
as part of this document under Appendix D. The EMP refers to Site Inspections being carried out on a
Weekly Basis, but there is no documentation available for these inspections. There is no record of any
environmental incidents occurring as a result of this Contract.
Figure 4-11: Pre Rehabilitation Figure 4-12: Post Rehabilitation
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4.9 Summary of Environmental Safeguard Assessments
A summary of the environmental reporting for each Contract is outlined in Table 1 below.
Table 4-1: Environmental Reporting Summary
Contract
Environmental
Documentation
Prepared
Monitoring Comments
WSC 13/06 No record No record No environmental
records found
WSC 14/06 EMP not sighted No record No environmental
records found
WSC 17/06 No record No record No environmental
records found
WSC 04/08 EMP prepared by
contractor No record
No evidence of
compliance monitoring
WSC 23/08 EIA and EMP prepared
by contractor No record
No evidence of
compliance monitoring
WSC 30/09 No record No record No environmental
records found
WSC 38/09 EMP prepared by
contractor No record
No evidence of
compliance monitoring
WSC 84/11 EMP prepared by
contractor No record
Copy of EMP
unavailable
.
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5 Consultation and Grievance Procedures There were a number of policies in place for Complaints and/or Grievances that people may have had
regarding the Works associated with the FRUP 3 programme. One of which required a designated
liaison person to be present on each of the individual Contract Sites. Discussions with former DNR Staff
indicated that local farmers would bring any grievances to the Resident Engineer for that particular
Contract for addressing issues of this nature. However, no written records were kept of these
complaints, and no records of these complaints were found.
Moving forward, all FRA project sites are required to have a liaison officer onsite at all times to deal with
the queries and/or complaints. The Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) prepared for
each site requires that a Complaints Register be kept to record all complaints. Prior to the
commencement of construction, FRA requires Contractors to liaise with the local landowners, and
owners of nearby properties to inform them of the proposed Contract Works. It is recommended that
during compliance monitoring undertaken by the FRA, the complaints registered be reviewed in order to
ensure that any grievances are being adequately addressed.
Under the Environmental Management Act 2005, Screening Applications are required for all
developments, and as a part of the Screening Application process, the Department of Environment
seeks feedback from relevant stakeholders prior to issuing consent for development. As a result,
consultation on FRA projects has significantly improved since the DNR days.
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6 Resources and Financing The ADB financing was made available under ADB Loan No.: 1530-FIJI, followed by a Supplementary
Loan No.: 2514-FIJI.
The financial statements and details for individual Contracts under this Loan are not covered, as this
report remains to be only an Environment Safeguard Report.
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7 Monitoring and Evaluation Whilst Environmental Management Plans (EMP) were prepared for five (5) of the Contracts, there is no
record of compliance monitoring occurring. Due to the lack of documentation, it is difficult to assess the
impacts that the project may have had on the surrounding environment, hence a comment cannot be
made as to whether or not the Contractor had met his obligations in accordance with the approval
conditions received at the time.
It appears that no environmental reporting was provided to the ADB during the duration of this project.
This may have been due to the lack of suitably qualified personnel to undertake this Work at the time or
possibly any environmental reporting requirements may have been neglected due to the circumstances
surrounding the termination of the COVEC Contract.
It is also noted that the lack of a structured hand-over during the transition from DNR to FRA meant
monitoring requirements were neglected. In hindsight, each DNR project should have had an individual
hand-over session to cover all the Works and outstanding reporting requirements.
Moving forward, should another loan be granted by the ADB for Capital Works, it will be important to
identify at the start of the project what the environmental monitoring and reporting requirements are, and
to designate a specific person to be responsible for overseeing these requirements.
The FRA has also become more proactive in the environmental monitoring of ongoing projects.
Screening Applications and CEMPs (as a minimum) are prepared for maintenance, replacement and
new capital projects. Regular monitoring of the Contractor’s performance against the CEMP and Department of Environment approval conditions is also being undertaken.
It is recommended that moving forward, the CEMP and any environmental monitoring and reporting
requirements be incorporated into the contract documents in order to bind the Contractor to these
requirements. Therefore the Contractor will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the relevant
CEMP while the FRA is responsible for auditing compliance and reporting back to the relevant authority
(e.g. DoE) and donor agency.
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Appendix A WSC 04/08
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PLAN
FRUP 3 – KINGS AND LODONI ROADS
BASECOURSE AND SEAL
CONTRACT NO. WSC 04/08
FDEC
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Contents
Contents …………………………………………………………………….i Document History and Status……………………………………………….ii 1. Environmental Management Plan…………………………………....1
1.1 Background …………………………………………………...1
1.2 Purpose of the EMP …………………………………………...1
1.3 Handling, Storage and Disposal of Solid Waste and Hazardous
Materials at the Storage Area ………………………………………...3
1.3.1 Objectives ………………………………………………3
1.3.2 Management Action ……………………………………3
1.3.3 Monitoring …………………………………………...…4
1.3.4 Deliverable’s/Compliance Criteria ……………………..4
1.3.5 Corrective Action ………………………………………5
1.4 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)………………………..5
1.4.1 Objectives ………………………………………………5
1.4.2 Management Action ……………………………………5
1.4.3 Monitoring ……………………………………………..5
1.4.4 Compliance Criteria ……………………………………5
1.4.5 Corrective Action ………………………………………5
1.5 Excess Material Dump Management…………………………..6
1.5.1 Objectives ………………………………………………6
1.5.2 Management Action ……………………………………6
1.5.3 Monitoring ……………………………………………..6
1.5.4 Corrective Action ………………………………………6
1.6 Water Quality Monitoring …………………………………….7
1.6.1 Objectives ………………………………………………7
1.6.2 Management Action ……………………………………7
1.6.3 Monitoring ……………………………………………...7
1.6.4 Deliverable’s/Compliance Criteria ……………………..8
1.6.5 Corrective Action ………………………………………8
1.7 Excess Material Transport Monitoring ……………………….9
1.7.1 Objectives ………………………………………………9
1.7.2 Management Action ……………………………………9
1.7.3 Monitoring ……………………………………………..9
1.7.4 Deliverable’s/Compliance Criteria …………………….9
1.7.5 Corrective Action ……………………………………...9
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Document History and Status Issue Rev Issued To Qty Date Reviewed Approved
Printed: 3rd
May 2006
Last Saved: 11th
OCTOBER 2006
File Name: EMP
Author Manager: Maleli Naiova
Name of Organization: Fairdeal Earthmoving Contractors Ltd
Name of Project: Kings and Lodoni Roads
Name of Document: EMP
Document Version: 2005_v1
Project Number:
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1. Environmental Management Plan
1.1 Background
This Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been developed as part of the overall
commitment of Fairdeal Earthmoving Contractors Ltd to being good environmental stewards
in their construction activities in Fiji.
Therefore, the following Environmental Management Plan has been adopted to ensure that
there will be no long-term impact to the local environment and eco system as a result of the
development works.
1.2 Purpose of the EMP
Environmental Management Plans have been drawn up below for the tasks whose impacts
have been identified as having significant or high risk when assessed. A number of the tasks
have been addressed jointly.
The purpose of the management plans is to: -
Provide overall management guidelines
Enable accurate assessment and control of significant impacts
while being monitored
Ensure that control measures are incorporated into the
operational framework
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1.3 Handling, Storage and Disposal of Solid Waste and
Hazardous Materials at the Storage Area
1.3.1 Objectives
To ensure that there is no impact from the handling, storage and disposal of Wastes and
Hazardous Substances within the excess material storage site.
1.3.2 Management Action
Before Storage of Excess Material
Ensure hazardous substances and wastes have been allocated
safe and secure storage areas at the storage site.
During Storage of Excess Material:
Clearly defined areas for storage of tyres, lead-acid batteries,
inert solids, waste oil, septic tanks, and hazardous wastes.
Clearly defined areas and procedures for storage of hazardous
substances used at the dredge, depot, vehicle fuelling station,
fuel tanks.
Require Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) from suppliers.
Construct and maintain a bund for waste oil storage according
to Australian Standard 1940.
Construct and maintain septic or a system at the site according
to the “Fijian Building Code of Practice for small on-site
sewage and sullage treatment systems and the disposal or reuse
of sewage effluent”. Ensure correct labeling and adequate separation between
different separation between different types of hazardous
materials.
Reduce, reuse, recycle, treat or dispose of waste in that order of
preference.
Decommissioning:
Remove all hazardous wastes form the storage site.
Remove all storage tanks such as fuels and waste oils form the
project site.
Disconnect and desludge septic tanks and fill with sand.
1.3.3 Monitoring
Conduct monthly reviews of waste and hazardous goods
management.
1.3.4 Deliverable’s/Compliance Criteria
Ensure septic tanks or drop pit toilets are designed to meet the
criteria according to the “Fijian Building Code of Practice for small on-site sewage and sullage treatment systems and the
disposal or reuse of sewage effluent”. All storage in accordance with the relevant Australian
Standard.
Ensure any hazardous substances are transported in accordance
with the local or Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
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1.3.5 Corrective Action
Formulate an Emergency Response Plan
Comprehensive maintenance program for storage and
associated pipe work around dangerous substance storage.
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1.4 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
1.4.1 Objectives
To put into place a system to manage health and safety of workers and the general public
around the storage area.
1.4.2 Management Action
Familiarise staff with requirements of Health and Safety at
Work Act
Audit current status of contractor equipment, procedures and
staff competence
Establish relationship with OHS inspectorate of the Labour
Department.
Formulate strategy for remedial action.
Provide First Aid Kit and Training on site
1.4.3 Monitoring
Identify key performance indicators such as lost time injury,
medical treatment and accidents
Put in place a reporting system
1.4.4 Compliance Criteria
Demonstrate to the OHS inspectorate that Fairdeal
Earthmoving Contractors Ltd have an effective OHS
management system.
1.4.5 Corrective Action
Form an OHS committee or appoint a OHS representative
Formulate Emergency Response Plans
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1.5 Excess Material Dump Management
1.5.1 Objectives
To manage the transportation and deposition of excess material such as soil, gravel and sand
in a way that minimizes environmental impact.
1.5.2 Management Action
Survey, register and peg the dumpsite.
Carry out any necessary regulatory approvals and landowner
consultations
Inform staff and implement any requirements e.g. traps, and
areas to be avoided
Inspect dump site before authorizing deposition of excess
material
1.5.3 Monitoring
Carry out weekly site visits
1.5.4 Corrective Action
Clearly formulate and train staff in procedures
Issue stop work instructions if procedures not followed
Inform relevant authorities
Mitigate or appropriate corrective actions to terrain accordingly
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1.6 Water Quality Monitoring
1.6.1 Objectives
To ensure the operational impact on water quality are
negligible.
1.6.2 Management Actions
During Storage of Excess Material:
Monitor water quality of the creek at the 2 sampling stations
using physical parameters such as pH, turbidity, and
temperature etc.
Regularly review spills contingency procedures and equipment.
Monitor dumping activity to ensure minimum disturbance to
waterways.
Monitor decommissioning activity to ensure minimum
disturbance to waterways.
1.6.3 Deliverable’s/Compliance Criteria
Adapt compliance criteria as required by regulatory authorities.
Report water quality trends to operational/environmental staff
and regulators should there be a need to do so.
1.6.4 Corrective Action
Where impact is identified, recommend corrective changes to
be made.
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1.7 Excess Material Transport Monitoring
1.7.1 Objectives
To monitor transportation of excess material form the project
site to storage area and user destinations.
To determine the impact of its transportation.
1.7.2 Management Action
During Storage of Excess Material:
Monitor and review transportation and dumping activity to
ensure minimum disturbance to the landscape.
Ensure all extraction, transportation and dump material are
secure
Decommissioning:
Ensure transportation of excess material are secure
1.7.3 Monitoring
A random check to be conducted at the end of each week and
review information.
1.7.4 Deliverable’s/Compliance Criteria
Report any abnormally, such as illegal dumping of material to
environmental sensitive areas to FSJV Project Manager
1.7.5 Corrective Action
Where transport impact is significant on the environment,
recommend corrective changes to be made. This includes
immediate shifting of extraction and extraction to other
alternative sites.
Where no impact is identified, recommend appropriate changes
to the monitoring program to reduce frequency. E.g random
checks every month
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Appendix B WSC 23/08
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Appendix C WSC 38/09
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1. ADMINSTRATIVE MEASURES________________________________
1.1 Implementation of the EMP in the contractors’ site based organization
The EMP provides the overall project strategy for management of environmental issues;
however, a CMS will address environmental management issues at a site level. The CMS
provides an environmental manual for use by management and construction staff involved in the
works. It addresses the environmental issues that are specific to an activity and/or site. CMS’s
should be produced for all major construction activities and/or major construction sites.
Environmental work instructions (WI’s) are the most detailed form of environmental controls
and provide “hands on” directions for on-site staff. They are related to specific environmental
aspects on-site and provide clear and concise instruction to site personnel in dealing with
situations such as:
� environmental incidents
� adverse weather conditions
� complaints
� controls and commitments detailed in the EMP and CMS’s
� a trigger point contained in the environmental inspection checklist or log
� general good site practice
1.1.1 Checking and corrective action
1.1.1.1 Monitoring and reporting Monitoring is an integral part of the EMS as it establishes how the project is performing against
objectives and targets set in the EMP. A schedule and procedures for monitoring and reporting
should be developed at the outset in order to:
� identify any negative impacts from construction activities
� assess the effectiveness of control measures
� demonstrate compliance with regulatory conditions and objectives and targets set in the EMP
� Identify if further controls/corrective action is required
Regular monitoring and reporting of dust, noise, vibration and water quality will be required by
the regulatory authority. The frequency of this monitoring and reporting will largely be dictated
by requirements of the revision. In addition, monitoring may be required as a result of a
complaint, a request by a statutory body or a trigger point in an inspection or checklist being
exceeded. Monitoring and reporting should also reflect any requirements identified or
commitments made in the CMS.
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1.2 Principal staff members with defined roles & responsibilities of the EMP
The site organization chart and positions for the CRFG is shown below for WSC 38/09-Stage 3
Upgrading of Kings Road from Wailotua to Nayavu. The site office is located mid way between
Wailotua and Nayavu along the Kings Road. A detail organization chart for CRFG is attached at
Appendix 5.
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CHART 1.0: CFRG SITE ORGANISATION CHART
Administration Officer
Jonati Gaunavinaka
Project Management
Senior project Manager: Mr. Zhang Lingyin
Deputy Manager: Wu Jackie Jie
Principal Engineer
Wu Jackie Jie
Civil Engineer
Zhao Junping
Chief Officer
Zeng Lingrui
Foreman
Yang Nengjian
Technical Manager
Ran Tong
Senior Surveyor
Han Qishui
Civil Engineer
Wang Rongheng
Material & Machinery Manager
Jian Bojun
Civil Engineer
Wang Liang Jun
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This section describes the organizational structures and responsibilities of individuals involved
with the implementation of the EMP. The line of responsibility for environmental management
during the construction phase is shown in the organization chart below-figure 2.0).
FIGURE 2.0: ROLES & RESPONSIBILITY
CLIENT (NAIM)
CRFG (Client EMS)
CRFG (Management
group-EMS)
Contractors
Environmental Project
Manager
Site Environmental
Representative
Site Engineer/Foreman
Senior Project &
Environmental Manager
CONTRACTOR (S)
CEMP Contractors
EMS & EMP
CMS
WI
EMP, CMS &
WI KEY:
EMP=Environmental Management Plan
CMS=Construction Method Statements
WI=Work Instructions
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Descriptions of the key individuals with environmental responsibilities are summarized in the
Table IV below. The names of the personnel are listed above on Chart 1.0.
PARTY/POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS
Project
Management
• Implementation, monitoring and compliance of the EMP including the activities of the
workers and Site Engineer or supervisor
• Reviewing the performance of the operations and adjustments to improve efficiency
and application
• Reporting to MTWPU Chief Engineer or DoE
• Compliance of constructional activities with the EMP guidelines and approval
conditions
Principal Engineer
(Monitoring the
performance of the
project against
statutory
requirements and the
agreed objectives
and targets)
• review and approve the CEMP, prepared by the EMP contractor, and specialist
procedures and identify any areas for improvement
• identify the environmental competence of all contractors (and sub-contractors)
working on the project
• review method statements for environmental aspects and advise of any suggested
improvements prior to work starting
• monitor construction activities to ensure that identified and appropriate control
measures are effective and in compliance with the CEMP
• act as a main point of contact between the contractor and the client’s
project team on environmental issues
Environmental
Manager/Site
Managers
(Coordinating and
managing all the
environmental
activities during the
construction phase)
• develop and review the CEMP, CMS’s, work instructions (WIs) and other specialist
procedures
• identify environmental competence requirements for all staff working on the project
and ensure delivery of environmental training to personnel within the project team
• review and improve method statements for environmental aspects prior to work
starting
• monitor construction activities performance to ensure that identified and appropriate
control measures are effective and ensure
• compliance with the CEMP
• act as main point of contact between the regulatory authorities and the project on
environmental issues
• in conjunction with the site environmental representatives, overall monitoring of the
programme for the environmental works, and provision of
status reports as necessary
• provision of advice and liaison with the construction teams to ensure that environmental risks are identified and appropriate controls are developed and included
within method statements
• assistance in the development and delivery of environmental training for site personnel
and subcontractors
• liaison with the clients environmental manager
• liaison with the project’s public liaison officer
• management of the environmental monitoring programme, including noise, vibration
and dust and review of the routine reports
• environmental audit of subcontractors and suppliers
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Chief Officer &
Technical Officer
(Managing and co-
coordinating
environmental
activities on-site)
• Assist environmental manager in developing and maintaining the CEMP, CMS, WIs
and various registers and checklists
� Monitor construction activities to ensure that identified and appropriate control
measures are effective and in compliance with the CEMP
� Undertake weekly site inspections, initiate actions, complete a weekly environmental inspection report
� Maintain training register, identify training needs and provide training where required
� Provide advice and assistance to site personnel on environmental
matters
� Assist site foreman in maintaining environmental records
� Assist in investigating and resolving complaints
� Undertake monitoring when required
� Ensure correct procedures are followed in the event of an environmental incident
� Dissemination of waste reduction and waste management
procedures to all relevant personnel on site
Civil Engineer and
Foreman
(Report on
environmental
activities to the site
environment officer
� Implement and maintain environmental controls on site
� Attend to any spills or environmental incident that may occur on site
� Report any activity that has resulted, or has the potential to result, in an environmental
incident immediately to the site environmental representative or environmental
manager
� Complete daily environmental log
� Maintain waste register and ensure correct waste management procedures are being implemented
All workers or any
Sub-Contractors
� Working in accordance with the CEMP
� Make recommendations to the contractor’s foreman for improvements on the Environmental management of site activities
TABLE IV: RESPONSIBILITIES OF RELEVANT PARTIES/POSITIONS
1.3 Chain of responsibility for managing environmental aspects of the work
CRFG’s overall management strategy for the Project is documented in the EMP. Further, the
specifics of the individual management processes are documented within a suite of integrated
management plans (e.g. Safety). The other key plan is the Quality Plan (QP) which, combined
with the EMP, will ensure a seamless approach to management systems, eliminate interface
conflicts, establish clear lines of responsibility, accountability and sign off. These Plans, plus the
policies, procedures, processes, systems and methodologies employed by Environment
Consultants are described in the EMP.
1.3.1 Policies
In addition to the road safety and traffic management principles, strategies and measures that will
be applied by the CRFG, there are a number of policies that have been developed for key areas
of project delivery, which will include:
� Safety and Health Policy (OHS);
� Environmental Policy (EMA, 2005)
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� Environment Management (EIA Process) Regulations 2007
� Environment Management (Waste Disposal and Recycling) Regulations 2007
� Road Design Construction and Maintenance, August 1998.
These Policies will be displayed in prominent locations in the Project facilities. All project
personals, including contractor employees, will be made aware of these Policies through the
induction process. The CEMP supports these Policies through the processes and activities
described in this Plan and its associated Sub-Plans.
1.3.2 Environmental Management Systems Documentation 1.3.2.1 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
The overarching CEMP describes the EMP system for minimizing and managing environmental
risks associated with the Project construction activities as required by the DoE. The CEMP has
been prepared and referenced to AS/NZS 14001:1996. The key objectives of the CEMP are to:
� Provide certainty of delivery of the prescribed environmental outcomes during all phases of
the Project Works from stages 1-3
� Implement a system for compliance with applicable legislative and non-legislative
requirements and obligations and commitments for the Project including:
• Relevant Legislative Requirements;
• Licences and Approvals;
• Obligations and commitments from the EIA process (EIA and EMP);
• Minister’s or Directors Conditions of Approval;
• Non-legislative requirements and commitments (e.g. International
Standard for Environmental Management Systems - ISO 14001:1996,Fiji
Government EMA, 2005 Guidelines, Environment Management (EIA
Process) Regulations 2007 and Environment Management (Waste
Disposal and Recycling) Regulations 2007.
� Ensure that project design processes incorporate best practice environmental design and
sustainability principles to minimise potential impacts of construction on the environment
and community
� Ensure that the construction work procedures minimise potential impacts on the environment
and community and
� Develop, implement and monitor measures that minimise pollution and optimize resource
usage.
The CEMP consists of a suite of environmental planning and management instruments (e.g.
Management Sub Plans, CMS) that will be implemented during the Project to minimise and
manage environmental and community risks and impacts. The CEMP has been prepared in
accordance with reference to a number of guidelines including International standard or
Environmental management Studies, European communities, and article 3(b) of EMAS (AS/NZS
ISO 14001:1996).
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1.3.3 Approval of Schedule
Various environmental management Sub-Plans (SP) are prepared to document management
approach to significant risks or aspects of the Project (e.g. air, noise, flora and fauna, and
heritage, etc) in accordance with the requirements of the MTWPU Contract or Director of
Environment conditions. These SP identify potential impacts of each significant risk or aspect as
it relates to the Project, and outlines the physical and management safeguards, mitigation
measures, responsibilities and monitoring requirements to be implemented to prevent or
minimise potential impacts on the environment. The approval schedule of the EMP and sub plans
is outlined below in table V:
TASK TIMELINE
EMP approval by Ministry of Works,
Transport & Energy (MTWPU)
EMP lodged to MTWPU engineers’ prior to work schedule
EMP approval by Project’s Senior
Engineer/Supervisor
EMP lodged to CRFG engineers’ prior to work schedule
EMP & SP lodged with contractors At tender phase
Contractor’s tasks-related EMP received by
CRFG for approval & EMP cost provided
Lodged with developer as part of tender for works
Successful tender’s task-related EMP approval by CRFG
EMP lodged with MWTPU Engineers a month prior to construction commencing
MTWPU approves within 21days with conditions as required
EMP implemented throughout construction &
work phases
September 2010-March 2012
TABLE V: APPROVAL OF SCHEDULE
1.4 Records which will be kept to demonstrate compliance with the EMP
1.4.1 Environmental inspections, audits and registers
In addition to the routine monitoring detailed above a schedule of regular inspections, audits and
reporting will be required by the contractor. These inspections etc will provide a record of site
conditions and activities and provide a mechanism by which the contractor can establish the
effectiveness of its EMP. These checklists and reports should be kept at each site office and
should be updated and used in the day to day operation of the site. The client will also develop a
schedule of inspections and auditing of the contractors EMP in order to ensure that established
standards of environmental controls are being maintained by the contractor.
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1.4.2 Compliance and non-conformance/corrective action report
If criteria within the EMP are not fulfilled and appropriate and corrective action is not taken a
non-conformance may be raised by the environmental manager. Examples of circumstances
where this may arise include:
� Receipt of complaint regarding pollution or other environmental impacts caused from project
� Departure from approved or agreed procedures
� Non-conformance identified as a consequence of any self-assessment, formal audit or other
environmental survey or inspection
Corrective action may include changes to work instructions (frequency of testing, test method
etc.), alterations to the CMS, further staff training etc. Non conformances should be reviewed by
the environmental manager and form part of construction meeting agendas. In addition, non-
conformance/corrective action report can be issued to the contractor by the client.
It is the responsibility of the contractor to immediately initiate corrective actions and, once
completed, provide details of the actions undertaken on the non-conformance/corrective action
report and return it signed to the client’s environmental manager within an agreed timeframe. If
the non-conformance is considered to breach legislative requirements, the breach should be
reported to the appropriate public authority.
1.4.3 Management review
Review triggers will be set in order to maintain the suitability and effectiveness of the EMP. A
review would be carried out when triggers such as the following are met:
� As a minimum bi-annually
� If required as a corrective and/or preventative action in response to an environmental incident
or the outcomes of an environmental audit
� If required by a statutory body
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1.5 Mitigation and contingencies measures for at least the following circumstances
The EMP study identified the following key environmental effects that could result from the
proposed road constructional works on the proposed stretch from Wailotua to Nayavu part of the
Kings Road.
These include the following:
� oil spills
� failure of physical barriers
� dust control
� noise control
� traffic management and
� management of wastes, rubbish.
The following tables VI-X set out the minimum environmental standards and that must be
achieved by Contractors and CRFG throughout the constructional and development stages to
mitigate against the possible impacts that would arise during the proposed road works.
ISSUE KEY PRINCIPLE AND
MITIGATION STANDARD
MINIMUM MITIGATION
MEASURES
RESPONSIBILITY
OIL SPILLS
(Contamination
of Land/Water)
No oil, lubricants, fuel or containers should be drained
/dumped to ground/water
way
Keep an update lists of all/amounts of fuels stored on site
Site Manager
Storage in accordance with regulations Site Engineer
Accidental spills to be minimised and procedures
put in place to clean up the
environmental damage
Keep the material safety data sheet of all hazardous materials
Site Engineer
Bunding to capture 100% of fuel must
be placed around storage areas
Site Engineer
Spill kits and emergency procedures to
be used and staff trained
Chief officer
No deliberate discharge of oil, diesel
or any hazardous materials to
surrounding soil or water way
Site Engineer
Develop appropriate storage,
transport and use practice
Procedure in place for disposal process
of each of the following (packaging
materials, chemicals, redundant parts,
oil and grease from machinery and
other waste)
Technical Officer
Keep list of all contaminants Site Manager
TABLE VI: OIL SPILL CONTIGENCY MEASURES
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ISSUE KEY
PRINCIPLE/MITIGATION
STANDARD
MINIMUM MITIGATION
MEASURES
RESPONSIBILITY
FAILURE OF
PHYSICAL
BARRIERS
(Release to water ways)
Minimal sedimentation on
river water
Installation of sediment control
devises (silt fences, gambian baskets)
Site Engineer
Armouring of exposed river bank Site Engineer
Diversion of clear water away from
disturbed areas using creek bunds
Site Engineer
Minimal disturbances to flow
regime
Proper/Efficient physical barriers
design put in place
Culvert/Drain
Supervisor
TABLE VII: FAILURE OF PHYSICAL BARRIRES CONTIGENCY MEASURES
KEY ISSUE KEY PRINCIPLE
OR MITIGATION
STANDARD
MINIMUM MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY
NOISE / DUST CONTROL
(Releases to air)
Minimal noise
impacts on nearby villages and
settlements
Working hours are in accordance with the
conditions of the consents and stakeholders requirements ( From 8 am-5pm, no work on
Sundays)
Senior Project
Manager
Equipment kept in good repair and conditions Mechanic
Noise suppression equipments or silencing
devises used
Operators
Site workers and nearby residents not exposed
to excessive noise
Site Engineer
Use of complaints register and procedures to
address issues as they arise.
Admin. Executive
Dust must not cause a
hazard or nuisance to
nearby villages and
settlements along the road
Stockpiles to be compacted to prevent
exposure and any movement of particles
Site Engineer or
Earthwork & paving
superintendent
Areas of exposed earth minimised
Water sprays used to control dust
Raw materials loads on trucks covered before
leaving sites
TABLEVIII: NOISE AND DUST CONTROL MITIGATIONS
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ISSUE KEY PRINCIPLE
MITIGATION
STANDARD
MINIMUM MITIGATION MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY
TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT
(Impact on local
communities and
road users)
No significant increase
risk to nearby villagers
and settlements
Construction will be planned to minimise
disruption to traffic including use of road
occupancy licenses, variable message
signage, static signage and coordination
between sections as far as feasible through
Kings Road Duplication coordination
meetings.
Site Engineer
Construction vehicle movement arrangements
will be developed to minimise impacts on
other road users with specific regard to other
road works in the area, local traffic movement requirements (stock or machinery)
and peak traffic volumes, including long
weekends and holiday periods.
Project Manager
Strict adherence to Land Transport Authority
Acts & Department of National Roads Acts
Project Manager
All road residents
along Wailotua-
Nayavu to be informed
of all potential hazards
to health and safety
Awareness on traffic activities to and from
site (Wailotua-Nayavu)
Project Manager
Periodic review and survey of road conditions
would be undertaken in consultation with
DNR, MTWPU and rectification works
undertaken as expediently as possible where
considered necessary or where there is safety
concerns.
Project Manager
Use of complaints register and procedures to
address issues as they arise. The record
including the responses by the contractors or
sub-contractors shall be kept.
Project Manager
TABLE IX: TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CONTROL MITIGATIONS
ISSUE KEY
PRINCIPLE/MITIGATION
STANDARD
MINIMUM MITIGATION
MEASURES
RESPONSIBILITY
MANAGEMENT
OF WASTES
AND RUBBISH
Develop appropriate storage,
transport and handling
procedures for all solid wastes
Installation of spill bins in work areas Project Manager
All wastes to be sorted before disposal Site Manager
Solid waste disposal taken off site to
approved landfill sites
Site Manager
Recycle and Reuse of wastes where
practical
All workers
Minimal untreated effluent
discharge to soil and water
ways
Secondary treatment of sewage using
septic and soak aways/leaching field
Site Engineer
TABLE X: MANAGEMENT OF WASTES (SOLID & LIQUID) CONTROL MITIGATIONS
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Plate: Traffic Management Control Mitigations-Signages on road sides
1.6 Objectives of Storm Water Management and Silt Control
The main objectives of storm water management and silt control for the proposed work are to:
� minimise sedimentation and siltation impacts
� minimise alternation of water flow regime
� minimise ecological impacts on aquatic life
� minimise water quality degradation and
� minimise inundation impacts on low deltaic areas
Storm water management focuses on preventing the contamination of surface water by
segregating water from potentially contaminated and/or disturbed areas from undisturbed areas
and preventing the release of contaminated or sediment laden water. Table XI below shows the
management strategies.
MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES RESPONSIBLE PERSON
The measures to be employed to prevent storm water carrying silt and debris
from the works areas to adjoining land include:
� Segregation of clear and dirty water by the employment of cut off or catch
drainages along the edges of the exposed or cut areas to divert the clear
runoffs from the undisturbed areas and thus preventing siltation of any water
way or adjoining land on the lower areas.
� Minimise sediment load from disturbed areas by employing silt traps and
turbidity screens on the lower areas before the water ways to trap loose
sediments and filter silt carried from the spoil and exposed areas during peak
storm.
Site Supervisor/Engineer
TABLE XI MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
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1.6.1 Siltation prevention in natural water courses- sources of domestic water
Siltation impacts from the proposed works can be sourced from key work areas including river
gravel, borrow pits extraction (III), loading, culvert & bridge works (I), installation of erosion
barriers and storm water runoff exposed cut and stripped areas (III & IV) (bottom plates).
Table XII summarizes the mitigative measures to be put in place to reduce siltation and turbidity.
WORK ACTIVITY MITIGATION MEASURES
Gravel and Burrow pit extraction • Extraction of dry deposit areas only with diversion channels to be
created to reduce water intrusion which may cause increase level of
turbidity and sedimentations in the lower river areas
• Extraction sites to have temporary bunds in the creek to control
downstream turbidity emanating from river excavation operation
• River crossing to be minimal
• Any cleared area to be rehabilitated by replanting
• Minimal disturbance to deeper/middle of river
• Extraction of gravels to carried out at low tide/dry weather
• No excavation close to toe of river bank
• Extraction sites to have temporary bunds in the creek to control downstream turbidity emanating from river excavation
• Temporary stockpiles to be at least 50 m from river/creek banks
• No extraction during heavy periods of down pour
Crushing & Stockpiling • Silt ponds to be installed before outlet to receiving natural waters
• Any temporary stockpiles and exposed soil to be compacted and at
least 30-50 m from any natural water way
• Storm water runoff cut off drains installed around cleared areas
Road construction
(Cutting/Stripping) • Any clearing of vegetation to be minimal
• Terracing to be undertaken for steep areas to reduce runoffs
• Soil overburden not to be left exposed for long period of time and
cleared area should be rehabilitated through planting to reduce
erosion risk
• Employment of gabion baskets and turbidity screens on any exposed
cut areas to hold the soil particles
TABLE XII: SILTATION & TURBIDITY CONTROL MITIGATIONS
III IV II I
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1.6.2 Soil gravel prevention from being washed away from the areas of the works
Soil and gravel should be compacted and rolled as soon as they have been placed on the road
surfaces to consolidate the aggregates and minimise the washing away during period of heavy
rain.
In addition quick rehabilitation of the road side with vegetation should be carried out quickly to
minimise storm water runoffs carrying away any loose aggregates into water courses, fields,
gardens or private property.
1.7 Methods to be used in achieving the objectives of (1.6)
The methods to be employed to achieve the objectives under Section 1.6 are outlined in table VI
above.
1.8 Objectives of the EMP with regards to construction safety and public safety
The EMP objectives cover the health and safety of the operation, workers and public as required
under the Quarries and Labour Acts.
The proposal for the extraction of raw materials including gravels and road upgrade works will
be carried out through strict guidelines put in place by CRFG and its consultants. The CRFG
Company through the company’s act and OHS Acts and Regulations under the Ministry of
Labour & Employment are responsible for the health and safety of all employees and workers on
the site during the entire work periods.
CRFG as part of its management strategies need to put in place the following and readily
available for workers safety and risk management:
� Fire extinguisher
� Safety Boots and helmets, overalls and gloves for workers
� Noise silencing or suppression equipments
� First aid kit in site office
� Evacuation map
� Communication devises (walkie/talkie)
The OHS regulations for the operation at Wailotua-Nayavu are recommended to be put in place
and ensure the following objectives are met:
(i) Safety of Buildings & Working Environment
(ii) Safety of Machines and Plants
(iii) Emergency Evacuation Plans and Procedures during fire & natural disasters
(iv) Proper operation manual and Spill Kits procedures
(v) Safety Kits and Firefighting Equipments
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In the event of an incident or natural disaster which may result in serious health, safety and
environmental damage, emergency response or contingency actions will be implemented as soon
as possible to limit the extent of environmental damage.
As part of the Management Strategy, emergency responses must be incorporated into spill
response complying with the requirements under the OHS.
The employment of a site Hazard Board on the main operation areas (extraction, road works etc)
as part of the OHS policy is therefore highly recommended. An illustration of a site hazard board
is shown below in figure 3.0.
SITE HAZARD BOARD
HAZARDS HARM E/M DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBILITY
e.g. Crusher
Injury Wear safety equipments, noise
suppression gear while operating
Operator/Flow boy
FIGURE 3.0: SITE HAZARD BOARD
The main objectives and targets for the above are:
� provide an immediate and effective response to incidents that presents a risk to workers and
visitors or public health and safety
� minimise environmental harm/damage
The implementation strategies for Emergency Responses are outline in table XIII below:
TASKS/ACTIONS PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
MONITORING REPORTING
Maintain fire fighting
equipments
Fire safety certificate Monthly Fire service
inspections
Annual Report
Train/Drill all workers in
emergency preparedness and response in OHS
Induction /training for
Quarry staff/workers
Drill/Training
throughout operation phase
Monthly-Project
Manager
TABLE XIII: EMERGENCY RESPONSE STRATEGY
The MWTPU and the MRD as stipulated in the Work Contract, Licence Acts and Regulations
may impose further conditions to safeguard public rights (including safety and health) and public
access ways through the work areas.
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1.9 Measures to be taken to achieve the objectives of (1.8)
These are listed under Table VIII above under mitigation control measures.
1.10 Material Loss
As stipulated in the contract, the contractors (CFRG) will not be required pay royalty in respect
to material excavated within the site boundaries in the work except where materials are obtained
from the water courses. Otherwise the Contractor shall, unless otherwise stated, be solely
responsible for negotiation and payment for all fees, licenses, goodwill, royalty and any other
charge in respect of materials obtained/loss from any land including freehold, crown or native
(MWTPU, 2010).
1.1.1 Water Collection Management
The project site is within the Tailevu North east transitional climatic zone from the humid
weather of Wainibuka region to the dry climate of Nakorotubu, Ra. The area receives a uniform
annual rainfall of a mean 3600-4000 mm (Meteorology). The average rainfall shows maximum
precipitations recorded during the months of December through to March (wet season) and
minimum during July and August (dry season).
For this reason, water harvest can be employed to store water using water tanks for construction
and consumption purposes. In addition, the Wainibuka River is easily accessed from the Kings
Road for additional uses.
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2. SURVEY ACTIVITY_____________________________________________________
2.1 Consultation process prior to gaining access to private land for the for the
purpose of establishing survey control points
The process for consultation prior to gaining access to land for the purpose of survey will vary
and this is dependent on the type of land involved. The Contractor as stipulated in the work
contract (MWTPU, 2010) shall seek the approval of the MWTPU Principal Engineer for
activities outside of the boundary prior to commencing negotiations with the property or
landowners.
� For native lands, consent should be sought from the native land owning unit (Mataqali or
Tokatoka) in consultation with the NLTB
� For crown land the consent is to be sought from the Department of Lands while
� For private properties (leased or freehold), consent should be sought from the owners.
The surveyors shall then plan work activities within these areas to:
� Minimise inconvenience to the owner or communities
� Work with LOU to locate any sensitive sites whether ecologically or traditionally
� The areas to be marked with pegs at no more than 50 m spacing
2.2 Controls to be employed to minimise tree felling or other disturbances that may
be necessary to establish line of site
In all cases, the Contractors surveyors must be guided by a local from the LOU or private owner
during the work to minimise any unnecessary impacts. The controls to be employed for the
above purpose will include three main criteria:
� Selective felling of trees according to type (native timber, invasive, introduced)
� Size (height)
� Establishing line of site using raised mounts thus minimizing the need to fell trees
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3. CUT AN FILLS__________________________________________________________
3.1 Construction Methods to be employed to achieve the intended objectives
In addition to what is stated elsewhere in this specification, the pruning, removal or disturbance
of natural vegetation shall be approached with the utmost care and shall be done only with the
explicit approval of a competent environmental official.
� CRFG or any Contractor shall not alter, divert, restrict or in any way influence the
surface drainage patterns present prior to construction, without approval.
� No blasting is permitted on the access road construction site without specific
involvement of the Environmental Manager / EC.
� In areas having a gradient steeper than that which vehicles normally used on the site can
traverse (e.g. side slopes of cuttings), the contractor shall employ alternative methods for
the movement of material and equipment while limiting environmental damage in the
process.
� Terrestrial habitats of fauna, birdlife, reptiles and any other wild creatures shall be
preserved as far as possible. No habitat or nest of any sensitive or protected species may
be disturbed without a permit from the DoE.
� The presence of such habitats, where encountered, shall be reported to the Engineer who
will decide on further action in consultation with the Environmental Officer and DoE.
� No ropes, cables or guy ropes may be fastened to trees or shrubs without prior approval.
� Natural landmarks or rock formations shall be protected and preserved and shall not be
defaced with survey or any other markings.
� The final level of the access road after construction, excavation and restoration has been
completed, shall conform as far as possible to the contours and ground slope prevailing
prior to work commencing, with full provision for the restoration of proper surface
drainage.
� CRFG/Contractor shall provide all erosion control measures necessary during execution
of the work and for rehabilitation of disturbed areas after completion of the work.
� Adequate dust control measures shall be instituted and maintained on a continuous basis,
with particular emphasis on temporary access and haulage roads where provided, as well
as roads used for other (non – construction) traffic within the site.
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� Construction work and disturbance of any area shall be carried out with the rehabilitation
of that area, maintenance of rehabilitated areas and the control over the growth or
spreading of invasive vegetation in mind at all times. Specifications contained in any
section of the EMP relating to topsoil, Re-vegetation procedures, rehabilitation or the
control of invasive vegetation are applicable to any aspect of the burrow pit works.
To minimize the transportation of spoil fill or any other construction materials through
ecologically sensitive areas or villages, the following can be implemented:
� Management Action
� Survey, register and peg transportation routes
� Carry out necessary regulatory approvals and landowner consultations to locate
ecologically sensitive areas
� Inform drivers and implement requirements e.g., burial site and other sensitive areas
� Inspect route to ensure minimal disturbances are caused
� Monitoring
� Carry out daily/weekly visits and report
� Corrective Action
� Clearly formulate and train staff in proper procedures
� Issue stop work instructions if procedures are not followed
� Inform relevant authorities
� Mitigate or appropriate corrective actions to minimise impact
To minimize the impact of sediment generation and transportation during the construction of cut
and fills materials the following can be implemented:
� Management Action (During storage of excess fill/cut materials)
� Survey, register and peg transportation routes
� Monitor and review transportation and dumping activity to ensure minimum
disturbance to the landscape
� Ensure all transported materials are secured and sprinkled with water/or covered to
minimise dust generation
� Inform drivers and implement requirements e.g., village site and other sensitive areas
� Inspect route to ensure minimal disturbances are caused
� Monitoring
� Carry out random checks each week and review information
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� Corrective Action
� Where transport impacts are significant recommend corrective changes to be made.
This include immediate relocation of transportation routes, extraction sites, timing and
methods
� Issue stop work instructions if procedures are not followed
� Where no impact is identified, recommend appropriate changes to the monitoring
program to reduce frequency e.g. monthly
To minimize the risk of cut slope failures the following can be implemented:
� Management Action
� Survey geotechnical properties of the slopes
� Monitor and review cutting activity to ensure minimum disturbance to the landscape
� Ensure machines are strategically located
� Inform drivers and implement requirements e.g., avoid under cut
� Monitoring
� Carry out random checks each week and review information
� Corrective Action
� Issue stop work instructions if procedures are not followed
� Timely notify the site engineer of unstable slopes
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4. DISPOSAL OF EXCESS MATERIAL______________________________________
The development on the land has to be well monitored in the case of disposal of any excess
materials including fallen vegetation and cut soil and construction materials. During construction
of site offices, yard and road, a lot of iron, concrete and wooden cut pieces would be strewn
around the work sites. These needs to be contained within a disposal boundary area where all of
the solid wastes are collected and can be used for recycling purposes and /or disposed off site.
The impact of land fill for disposal of solid rubbish should be carried out with proper
construction criteria, as to avoid leakage from rusting of metals, leakage of oil from worn out
empty old containers and tanks, and chemicals etc. This is particularly important near the water
ways and in cases of swampy type of areas where there is high immersion rate of the moisture
content and holdings which can store stagnant waste water for a long duration of time.
� Management Action
� Survey, register and peg dumpsite (s)
� Carry out necessary regulatory approvals (health office, Korovou Town) and landowner
consultations to locate suitable area
� Inform drivers and implement requirements e.g., dump site
� Inspect dumpsite before authorizing deposition of excess materials
� Monitoring
� Carry out daily/weekly visits and report
� Corrective Action
� Clearly formulate and train staff in proper procedures
� Issue stop work instructions if procedures are not followed
� Inform relevant authorities
� Mitigate or appropriate corrective actions to minimise impact
4.1 Principles to be employed in selecting and managing disposals areas
4.1.1 Consultation process
Excess materials which cannot be reused on site or recycled must be disposed off the working
areas. The Contractors shall locate waste excavation disposal areas as agreed with the MWTPU
Engineer. All excavated material which by virtue of its organic content, moisture content, or
other characteristics, which is unsuitable for incorporation into embankment construction shall
be transported and placed in such waste excavation disposal areas (MWTPU, 2010).
In addition, there is a need to liaise and consult with the health officers at the nearby Korovou
Rural Local Authority in selecting and approving a suitable site for disposal or land fill. If a
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nearby appropriate landfill site is located, consultations must be carried out with the land owning
unit with the presence of the NLTB. If no lease is required then there is avenue for formal
agreements encompassing definition of the area to be used, compensation and restoration of the
site by the contractors.
4.2 Environmental controls that will be applied to spoil areas:
� The entire rehabilitation and monitoring requirements detailed for borrow pits shall apply
to general contract works, earthworks and any activity entailing the disturbance of natural
or rehabilitated disturbed areas
� With a view to encouraging natural rehabilitation under difficult climatic conditions, all
topsoil / upper soil material shall be carefully preserved in all instances. Upper soil
material from the base of burrows areas, as well as where new earthworks will be
benched into the existing formation shall be collected and stockpiled for later use.
� Topsoil material in stockpile shall be placed so that it cannot be further compacted by
vehicles or equipment movement on site.
� Vegetative work required on site shall be at the direction of the Engineer and in terms of
the relevant specification.
� All borrow pits used for gaining earthworks construction materials shall be subject to the
assessment, approval, operation and rehabilitation procedures prescribed by the MRD and
DoE.
� Every effort must be made to apply the following hierarchy to the gaining of earthworks
fill material and the selection of sources / selection and use of borrow pits for the project:
� Use existing commercially available quarries, where feasible
� Use alternative sources, e.g. mining waste as fill material, where feasible
� Use nearby existing borrows along Kings Road, where available
� Borrow pits will not be permitted in designated site – specific “no go” areas,
notwithstanding that the area may meet MRD criteria for site selection.
� Borrow pit site selection criteria must take the extremely low rehabilitation potential of
the general site area into account and be sited and constructed in such a manner that long
– term natural rehabilitation is encouraged.
� The construction, management and rehabilitation of borrow pits shall be in terms of the
site specific EMP devised and approved by the Environment Consultants (EC) for each
borrow pit, but shall include the minimum conditions:
o the borrow area shall be clearly demarcated and fenced off, where required by the
landowner, or for safety purposes
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o Access and haul road shall be as approved by the EC and shall not traverse any
area demarcated as sensitive by the EC.
o Borrow or spoil areas and their access and haulage roads must be subject to a
search and rescue action to protect and preserve sensitive and indigenous
vegetation for later rehabilitation purposes.
o Vegetation identified as being required for rehabilitation purposes shall be
preserved in an area / nursery designated for this purpose.
o Vegetation deemed sensitive but not suitable for re-vegetation shall be handled as
directed by the DoE.
� Similarly, borrow or spoil areas must be subject to a search and rescue action to identify
and preserve any fauna occurring naturally and confined to the site. The search shall
identify habitats, nests or burrows of local fauna and where any animals remain resident
on the site; these shall be removed and placed in similar conditions in areas not affected
by construction work. Particular attention must be paid to nesting birds.
� Stockpiles – apply water to surface area of stockpiles when there is evidence of wind
driven dust. Moistening and dampening of problem surface with water are standard
practices to reduce dust and improve soil compaction.
� The upper 100 mm (minimum thickness) of in situ soil material shall be regarded as
topsoil. Topsoil shall, in all instances, be carefully removed from the area to be disturbed
and stockpiled so as to be replaced and / or used for natural re-vegetation purposes after
construction. Topsoil shall be stockpiled in areas not exposed to construction traffic, be
placed in low, uncompacted heaps and be protected against erosion.
� Side slopes of borrow and spoil areas shall be as depicted on the applicable approved
contour plan but shall in all instances be as flat as possible, but not steeper than 1:5
gradient wherever practical. Side slopes of spoil heaps shall be graded from large to
smaller rock and finished with fine material / topsoil so as to create the best possible
conditions for natural re-vegetation.
� Further to this, every effort must be made to preserve and protect the upper / surface soil
layers for rehabilitation purposes at a later stage.
� Spoil areas must be carefully selected and indicated on the site plan.
� Every effort must be made to restore and backfill old borrow areas with spoil / surplus
material, rather than creating new spoil sites.
� Spoil heaps may not be constructed and left in an unsightly state or in a position that adds
unnecessarily to the aesthetic disturbance of the landscape and loop area.
� Spoil areas shall be shaped to an even and rounded contour and provided with cut off or
contours berms or other measures to prevent erosion and uncontrolled run – off.
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� Spoil heaps shall be sited and constructed in such a manner that the natural drainage
patterns are not disturbed, or, where this is not possible, such drainage patterns are
properly amended and / or reinstated.
� Earthmoving - for earth moving conduct watering to prevent visible dust emissions
� Disturbed surface – apply dust suppression to maintain a stabilized surface. Areas that
cannot be stabilized as evidenced by wind driven dust should be applied with water for
about twice a day.
� Unpaved roads - apply water to roads used by vehicular traffic once daily and restrict
vehicular speed to about 20km/hr.
In summary, the environmental controls that will be applied to spoil areas include the following:
� Shaping to conform with general existing local topography
� Compaction of filled areas to ensure stability and resistance to erosion
� Top soiling to encourage vegetation and provide resistance to erosion
� Drainage to eliminate standing stagnant ponding of water
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5. WATER CROSSING_____________________________________________________
5.1 Construction methodology
The construction that will be employed for the construction of culvert pipes box culverts, bridge
works and temporary crossings are outlined in the construction schedule attached at Appendix 2.
Exact locations and length of all culverts will be determined by on site conditions. Box culverts
with perpendicular pipes will be employed for small river crossings. All culverts headwalls will
be concrete with bedding and backfill to culverts strictly carried out in accordance with details
and relevant clauses in the specifications.
5.2 Specific measures to be adopted.
The specific measures to be adopted in the construction of drainages structures designed to be
achieved the following objectives are outlined in table XIV below:
� Encourage minimum construction time
� Control erosion of temporary/permanent erosion of partly completed work
� Minimise clearance of vegetation
WASTE MINIMIZATION MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT/CONTROL MITIGATION
Minimise scour impacts & minimum construction
time
� Scour protection will be installed in creek/river bank areas at risk of erosion as necessary
� Culverts will be installed as early as possible in
the construction program to ensure that transverse
drainage is in place during early stages of
construction
� Permanent stream protection measures and other
waterway structure requirements will also be
established as early as possible.
Minimise the risk of water contamination and
pollution of local watercourses
� Any construction materials and fuels stored or
used on site will be appropriately managed to
minimise the risk of water contamination.
� Operational storm water controls will be implemented to meet identified receiving water
objectives. These may include dispersed storm
water treatment through grassed swales,
constructed treatment measures such as
operational storm water retention basins and the
use of gross pollutant traps.
Maintain terrestrial fauna connectivity & minimal
vegetation disturbances
� Drainage culverts will be designed to facilitate
movement of fauna species where feasible
� Crossing to be located in existing cleared
locations
TABLE XIV: MEASURES FOR WATER CROSSING
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6. DRAINAGE_______________________________________________________________
6.1 Construction methodology
The construction that will be employed for the construction of for the open & table drains are
outlined in the construction schedule attached at Appendix 3. All drainages work will be carried
out in accordance with details and relevant clauses in the Engineering specifications (see
Appendix 3). Concrete V drainages will be employed along the kerbs to drain away storm water
runoffs.
6.2 Specific measures to be adopted
The specific measures to be adopted in the construction of drainages structures designed to be
achieved the following objectives are outlined in table 1 below:
� Early completion of permanent drainage works where possible
� Use of temporary drainages to prevent erosion of partly completed work
� Use of turn out drains to prevent concentrated flows
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7. TEMPORARY STORM WATER TREATMENT_____________________________
7.1 Storm water control measures
Storm water management focuses on preventing the contamination of surface water by
segregating water from potentially contaminated and/or disturbed areas from undisturbed areas
and preventing the release of contaminated or sediment laden water.
� Management Strategies
The measures to be employed to prevent storm water carrying silt and debris from the works
areas to adjoining land include:
� Segregation of clear and dirty water by the employment of cut off or catch drainages along
the edges of the exposed or cut areas to divert the clear runoffs from the undisturbed areas
and thus preventing siltation of any water way or adjoining land on the lower areas
� Minimise sediment load from disturbed areas by employing silt traps and turbidity screens on
the lower areas before the water ways to trap loose sediments and filter silt carried from the
spoil and exposed areas during peak storm.
� Responsible person
Site Engineer
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8. HAUL ROADS__________________________________________________________
A road built to carry heavily loaded trucks at a good speed; the grade is limited and usually kept
to less than 17% of climb. Haul road construction is a necessary cost in all surface construction
that uses large mobile equipments such as carting trucks. The cost of haul road construction
varies in different types of projects and locations. Heavy carting works require abundance of
sub-base and base materials while others may require import or manufacture of these materials.
8.1 Haul roads to be constructed for the purposes of the project
Haul roads for the proposed project will be all temporary roads and constructed mainly for the
purpose of carting of extracted materials and spoils and for the carting of excavators to the work
on areas inaccessible from the existing road. The haul roads for this project will have the
following attributes:
• Short life
• Minimum thickness
• Low specification material
• Inexpensive to build
• Used mainly for shovel or dump access
The construction and establishment of haul roads is minimised particularly in sensitive areas such as
archeologically or traditional sites such as old village sites, ancient burial grounds etc and ecologically
sensitive areas.
The impact of haulage at water crossing is to be minimised by employment of gabion baskets,
silt traps and sediment screen near the edges of water crossing areas. Haul roads where
applicable are to be left as they are for access by locals to their farms. In other cases, the grounds
are to be restored by re-vegetation when the haul road is no longer required
The confines of the site, especially haul and access routes shall be clearly demarcated and
signposted on site by the civil contractor at the direction of the EC, so as to control the amount
and extent of vehicle movement or any activity likely to result in unnecessary disturbance of the
existing physical environment within the road work areas.
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9. DUST CONTROL________________________________________________________
9.1 Method of dust nuisance avoidance in all phases of construction work
The proposed project will be generating a lot of dust given the dry climate existing on the north
part of Tailevu and the existing gravel road. The anticipated movement of heavy traffics on the
road from the contractors in addition to the daily traffic on the Kings road will add to the increase
generation of dust.
Dust will be generated from all phases of construction works including building; stockpiling,
crushing, carting along haul and main roads and road upgrade works.
When designing the surface layer of the road, the two major concerns will be the adhesion to the
road and the rolling resistance. Adhesion is important from a safety aspect of keeping the haul
truck from sliding off the road and rolling resistance is important from the aspect of truck speed
and productivity.
Another consideration is the “dusting” properties of the surface material. If the material is easily
broken down by traffic or naturally has an abundance of loose fines then dust suppression will
become a major road maintenance factor. When considering surface material for construction of
haul roads, the following types of material can be used:
• Compacted gravel
• Crushed stone
• Asphaltic concrete
• Roller compacted concrete (RCC)
• Stabilized earth
Adhesion of the equipment to the road is a major safety consideration and materials that maintain
good traction in wet conditions are desirable.
Dust can be visually monitored and where necessary best practice mitigation measures should be
implemented to minimise the generation of dust. Dust deposition gauges can be installed at
sensitive locations, and the performance of the dust suppression actions will be assessed against
any existing Fiji national guidelines.
Tables XV and XVI below show the key mitigation measures for dust control during crushing,
stockpiling and road works.
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Issue Key Principle/Mitigation Standard Minimum Mitigation Measures
Runoff of suspended
sediments from any
stockpiles
Stockpiling activities should not give
rise to storm water containing
suspended solids
� No direct discharge of sediment
laden water is acceptable
� Storm water should be diverted
around any stockpiles
Dust generation from
stockpiles
Dust must not cause a hazard or
nuisance to nearby residences/villagers
along the road
� Any stockpiles to be compacted
to prevent exposure and any
movement of particles
� water sprays used to control dust
� sieving of fine particles from extracted
stockpiles before carting for road
works
TABLE XV: DUST CONTROL FROM STOCKPILES AND CRUSHING SITES
Issue Key Principle/Mitigation
Standard Minimum Mitigation Measures
Dust generation from
extraction, loading and
carting activities
Dust must not cause a hazard or
nuisance to nearby villages and
settlements
� areas of exposed earth minimised
� water sprays used to control dust
� raw materials loads on trucks covered before
leaving extraction sites
� use of complaints register and procedures to
address issues as they arise
Increase traffic associated
with carting of gravels
and boulders to and from
sites and onto road
upgrade works
No significant increase risk to
nearby villages and settlements
� road upgrade, signages and ongoing
re-grading works
� awareness on traffic activities on access and
Wailotua-Nayavu road
� Trucks and construction vehicles to follow
designated routes
� use of complaints register & procedures to address issues arising
� Employment of dust screens along roads
adjacent to villages, school, health center
TABLE XVI: DUST CONTROL FROM CARTING ACTIVITIES AND TRAFFIC
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10. STOCKPILES__________________________________________________________
10.1 Management of stockpiles
Temporary stockpiles including extracted and crushed aggregates must be located strategically
so that they will not be located close to water courses to reduce siltation impacts on the water
ways. Cut off drains will be provided around the areas to minimise storm water runoffs carrying
loose aggregates. Runoffs from crushing sites are to be directed through a storm water treatment
device or siltation ponds before allowed to drain into receiving waterways.
In addition, temporary stockpiles and exposed soil to be compacted and sprinkled with water so
that they will not create a dust nuisance to workers and visitors. Stockpiles recommended heights
is not more than 2 m to reduce impacts of dusts.
The personal in charge of the above will be the site engineer responsible for the stockpiling,
loading and crushing activities.
Issue Key Principle/Mitigation Standard Minimum Mitigation Measures
Stockpiles
management
Minimise disturbance to landform,
geology and soils and prevent erosion and
sedimentation
� All stockpiles sites will be designed,
established, operated and decommissioned in
accordance with standard Engineering regulations
� Stockpiles will be located not less than 100
metres from the high bank of any rivers or
drainage lines.
� Rehabilitation of disturbed areas will be
Undertaken
� Erosion and sedimentation controls will be
installed, maintained and managed prior to
stockpiling
� stockpile areas will be located in existing
cleared locations.
TABLE XVII: STOCKPILE MANAGEMENT
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11. REFUELING AND MAINTENANCE AREAS______________________________
The following are important key note areas for the fuel storage on work sites along the Wailotua-
Nayavu road sites:
� Temporary fuel storage facilities erected on site shall comply fully with the relevant
specifications for storage and handling of petroleum products.
� Temporary fuel storage tanks and the fuel dispensing area shall be placed on a concrete
slab or similar and approved impervious material must be provided with bund walls of
the prescribed height and have proper collection sumps for containment and removal of
any spillage or effluent from within the containment area.
� Temporary fuel sites shall be monitored and inspected on a daily basis to detect non-
compliant conditions, defective or leaking equipment and to institute timeouts corrective
action.
� Any temporary fuel storage area shall have a complete hydrocarbon spill response / clean
– up kit and absorbents available to immediately treat and rehabilitate any spillage or
contamination of the environment.
� All products stored in 200 litre drums shall be dispensed from these drums using
appropriate equipment – i.e. the products shall not be dispensed by tipping the drums.
Collection containers (e.g. drip trays) shall be placed under all dispensing mechanisms
for hydrocarbons or hazardous liquid substances to ensure that contamination from any
leaks is reduced.
� Regular checks shall be conducted by the Site Engineer on the dispensing mechanisms
for all above ground storage tanks to ensure faulty equipment is identified and replaced
timeously.
� New or old oil, if not stored elsewhere, shall also be stored on a concrete or approved
impervious surface, surrounded by a bund wall capable of containing any discharge or
spillage that may occur.
� Temporary fuel sites shall be fully rehabilitated after completion of the work at a burrow
pit. Apart from removal of all buildings and tanks, the surrounding area shall be tested for
the presence of hydrocarbon pollution.
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11.1 Refueling and maintenance facilities location
The CRFG main operation yard includes the main site office and the depot is currently located
about 50 m from the nearest part of the Wailotua River along the Waito-Wailotua road. The
nearby water course is therefore vulnerable to leakages from effluents that could cause
uncontrollable environmental damages if unmitigated work practice is carried regarding the
storage and refueling processes.
The main objectives of the storage, refueling and maintenance sites are to:
� Ensure proper storage of all fuels and oils
� Ensure no leakages of fuel during storage & use
� No contamination of nearby water ways
Table XVIII below outlines the mitigation control measures for fuel storage and use on work site
Issue Key Principle/Mitigation Standard Minimum Mitigation Measures
Pollution risk
associated with
the storage and
use of fuels for
vehicles and
backup
generators
No oil, lubricants, fuel or containers
should be drained or dumped to ground or
water ways
� Keep an update lists of all/amounts of
fuels stored on site
� Storage in accordance with safety
regulations
Accidental spills to be minimised and
procedures put in place to clean up the
environmental damage
� Keep the material safety data sheet
of all hazardous materials
� Bunding with concrete to capture 100% of fuel must be placed around storage areas
� Spill kits and emergency procedures to be
used and workers trained
� No deliberate discharge of oil, diesel or
any hazardous materials to surrounding
soil or water ways
� All spillages to be contained/loose oil to be
disposed off site
� No refueling on work sites
TABLE XVIII: FUEL STORAGE AND USE
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12. SITE FACILITIES_______________________________________________________
12.1 Facilities location to avoid damage or nuisance to surrounding areas
No buildings or workshop will be erected on extraction or road working sites; instead all
administration works will be carried out from the existing CRFG site office along the Wailotua-
Nayavu part of the King’s road (bottom plate).
The existing site office is located at Malabi along the Wailotua-Nayavu road. No vegetation
clearing was carried out as the area was a previously used as a school so minimal disturbances to
the surrounding vegetation and local topography was done. The site facilities are securely fenced
around the boundaries to secure the area with the machines, fuels and to minimise trespasses.
The site office has self contained facilities with power, water and flush toilet available for the
works and administration staffs (bottom plate). The employment of septic tanks and soak pit
allows the secondary treatment of waste water so minimal impact of sewage discharge is done on
the nearby water way. Ongoing monitoring of the surrounding Wainibuka River water quality is
needed to locate trigger values for action.
The Site Manager has the overall charge for the facilities and the implementation and monitoring
activities for the work to be undertaken within the site facilities. He is to report to the Project
Management for any updates, queries or any relevant issues.
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13. PLANTING & REVEGETATION__________________________________________
All disturbed areas shall be repaired, re-vegetated and rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the
Engineer. The Contractor shall use only grasses and vegetation occurring naturally in the area for
this purpose. Only indigenous species endemic to the area shall be used
� Vegetative rehabilitation of all disturbed areas, borrow pits, embankments, cuttings, spoil
areas must take the arid nature of the existing environment into account and should
generally be aimed at encouraging, stimulating and supplementing the process of
sustainable natural re-vegetation
� Spoil heaps in particular shall be shaped, provided with an upper layer of fine material
capable of supporting growth and left with side slopes not steeper than 1 : 3, or flatter if
possible so as to encourage natural re-vegetation. Supplementary seeding with naturally
occurring species should be implemented.
� CRFG shall submit a rehabilitation plan for each site for approval of the EC and site
engineering staff, such plan being based on the principles in this EMP and relevant
erosion control specifications
� CRFG shall have a programme in place for the control and management of alien
vegetation or invasive plant species. This programme shall include provision for
monitoring and management of growth or re-growth of invasive vegetation for a period
of at least two years after completion of construction. The burrow pit areas must be
monitored at least twice per year two years after completion of works
� CRFG shall maintain all vegetative work provided as part of, or resulting from his
activities until the end of the contract period or until vegetation is properly established,
whichever period is the longer. The EC shall monitor the re-vegetation programme
submitted by the CRFG so as to determine the adequate recovery of all disturbed areas.
Particular attention must be paid to the control of erosion of new and disturbed areas,
spoil heaps and borrow pits.
� All temporary drifts or construction roads, which may influence the flow of a river,
stream or drainage line (including non-perennial surface flows) shall be removed and or
rehabilitated at the end of the contract to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
� All temporary structures and facilities shall be properly and safely decommissioned and
removed from site once all construction activity associated with such facilities has
ceased. Closure, decommissioning and rehabilitation shall extend to removing any
residual pollution or sources of pollution.
� Topsoil shall be replaced on all disturbed areas, where possible and where material was
stockpiled for this purpose.
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13.1 Sequence of top soiling and planting
As required by the contract with particular emphasis, the CRFG company needs to re-vegetate
(or to allow natural vegetation) of exposed surface at the earliest opportunity to restore
biodiversity and minimise risks of surface erosion by wind and water.
The following practical mitigations and abatement measures are important in restoring the
terrestrial ecosystem.
• soil loss restoration is achieved by directly replacing the same or similar kind of soil
• increasing the capacity of the soil on the site to receive and hold water
• installing structures that divert water on the site or altering its rate and direction of
movement
• changing the amount and type of vegetation on the site ( exotic flowers, grasses etc) to
increase soil stability and decrease rates and amounts of water movement
• replant intended canopy species (tavola, wi, dawa etc) at desired densities to provide new
habitats for avifauna
• plant short-lived, fast growing species to “capture” the site to accelerate natural selection
Note: Stripped vegetation shall be mulched and stockpiled for use in the rehabilitation process.
Planting and seeding will stabilize the soil on top of exposed areas and on its slopes as well as
beautify the site.
Planting on exposed hilltops
Enriching the top layer by milling the first 20 cm of soil with a mix of mulch (0.08 m3/m
2) and
manure (0.3 kg/m2) will improve the soil structure and organic content. Hydro seeding will be
used with slurry of:
� Mixture of seeds suitable to local conditions: 40 g/m2;
� Adhesive (non-bituminous) suitable for hydro seeding which shall not inhibit growth:
60-300 g/m2;
� Organic and/or non-organic fertilizers: 50-200 g/m2; and
� Enough water to reach the required dilution
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The seed mix will consist of species suitable for local conditions. The slurry shall be constantly
mixed to avoid stratifying the different components. Before watering, the adhesive shall be well
dried. The turf shall cover at least 90% of the area.
Planting on slopes
Enriching the soil for the geo-cells with mulch (0.03m3/m
2) and manure (0.1 kg/m
2) will improve
its structure and organic content. An excavator or skip will unload the enriched soil on the geo-
cells; then, the soil will be spread by hand with shovels and rakes --100 m2 of geo-cell will
contain 10 m3 of enriched soil.
Hydro seeding will be used to seed the slopes (area of 14,800 m2) with the same mix as
above plus mulch (200-250 g/m2 of straw fibers, peat, black peat,
cellulose, etc.). Furthermore, Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) will
be planted in the geo-cells in non-continuous sections to reduce
runoff: 10 plants/m in two separate lines (5 plants/line/m).
The anti-erosion features on the slope are as follows:
� Maximum slope of 1v:2h (about 30°);
� Slope reinforcement with anti-erosion geo-cells;
� Mulch hydro seeding on improved soil; and
� Plantation of Vetiver to reduce runoff.
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14. GRAVEL AND QUARRIED ROCK FOR AGGREGATES
The contract requires an EIA to be carried out into the effects of the Contractors proposal for
obtaining borrows for the works in consultations with the Department of Environment.
A separate EIA has been carried out for the burrow pit at Wailotua for the purpose of extraction
of hard rock for the road upgrade works. The study was commissioned by the CRFG in
consultations with the NLTB, LOU of Drata, Wailotua and the DoE which provided the TOR for
the study by the E-CARE Environment Consultants.
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I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY____________________________________________
CHINA RAILWAY FIRST GROUP CO.LTD (CRFG) has successfully attained a contract (No.
WSC 38/09) from the Fiji Government through the Ministry of Works, Transport & Public
Utilities (MTWPU) herein referred to as the Fiji Upgrading project Stage 3, upgrading of part of
the main Kings Road from Wailotua to Nayavu (Appendix 2). The total length of the road works
is about 11 km. Part of the upgrade is the completions of remaining works previously undertaken
by the FRUP and PWD.
All civil, engineering and construction works will be overseen and run by a total of eleven (11)
officers including the Project Manager and the Principal Engineer. CRFG has set up an office
which also includes all administration works, dormitory, kitchen and garage midway between
Wailotua and Nayavu along the existing Kings Road. The total work force is divided into three
main groups as outlined below with each group supervised by their own site managers or
foreman:
� Construction Team 1 (Earthworks)
� Construction Team 2 (Pavement works)
� Construction Team 3 (Drainage Works)
With the full implementation of the Environmental Management Act (EMA) 2005 and the
Environmental Regulations (EIA Process) 2007, the company is required under these acts and
conditions stipulated under the contra contract No.WSC 38/09 from MWTPU to prepare an EMP
prior to the commencement of the works. The scope of the EMP shall be set out hereunder. The
TOR for the EMP prepared by the MWTPU is attached at Appendix 1. The major areas covered
in the TOR which is detail in the report include:
� Administrative Matters
� Survey Activity
� Cut and Fills
� Disposal of excess materials
� Water Crossing
� Drainage Works
� Temporary Storm Water Treatment
� Haul Roads
� Dust Control
� Stockpiles
� Planting and Re-vegetation and
� Quarried Rock for Aggregates
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Guidance with regard to mitigation measures that will be required is contained in the
Government of Fiji’s Codes of Environmental Practices, Road Design, Construction and
Maintenance, August 1998.
The e-CARE Environmental Consultants have been engaged by CRFG to draw out an EMP for
the proposed work to be undertaken as stipulated under the work contract. The general
environment management plan for the road construction is to guide CRFG, sub-contractors and
all workers during the work period to ensure minimal environmental damage is caused. It will
outline mitigation and abatement measures to minimise environmental impacts including OHS
issues and general public including all traffic and pedestrians passing through the road from
Wailotua to Nayavu.
The findings and recommendations are contained in this report.
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II INTRODUCTION_______________________________________________________
(i) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS)
i.1 Introduction to EMS
An EMS establishes what an organization needs to do in order to manage itself so as to meet its
environmental, economic and social goals during the construction and operational stages of its
development. A typical EMS model is represented diagrammatically below in figure 1.0 below.
EMS Model
FIGURE 1.0: EMS MODEL BASED ON P-D-C-A MODEL (PLAN-DO-CHECK-ACT)
i.2 Policy
An Environmental Policy for the project will be developed by the contractors’ senior
management team. The environmental policy, as defined by ISO 14001, is a statement by the
organization of its intentions and principles in relation to its overall environmental performance
which provides a framework for action and for the setting of its environmental objectives and
targets. It will be communicated to all employees and sub-contractors via site inductions and tool
box talks and will be displayed on various notice boards throughout the construction sites. The
policy should also be available to the public and stakeholders.
Policy
Planning
Implementation Checking
Corrective Action
Management Review Implementation
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i.3 Planning
The core document of the EMS is the EMP. The EMP is the lead environmental management
document that defines the procedures for achieving the objectives set out in the Environmental
Policy and identified environmental performance targets for the project. The EMP provides the
framework for which commitments made in the Environment Statement (ES) or any
requirements of planning conditions can be realized. The EMP outlines the contractors approach
to environmental management throughout the construction phases with the primary aim of
reducing any adverse impacts from construction on local sensitive receivers.
An EMP is a site specific plan developed to ensure that all works including excavation,
extraction, drainage works, stockpiling and carting of fill (rock) materials, civic and bridge
constructions comply with the environmental conditions of approval for the project and that the
environmental risks are properly managed. In addition the EMP will provide sustainable
environmental guidelines and monitoring procedures during the operation of the Wailotua-
Nayavu Road.
(ii) PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)
The purpose of the EMP is to:
� identify priorities;
� set objectives and targets;
� define performance indicators;
� documents strategies and time frames to achieve targets
� allocate responsibilities and identify the resources to enable realization of the overall plan;
� establish mechanisms to monitor, evaluate and report progress
ii.1 Components of the EMP
The Environmental Management Plan for the proposed work includes two major components:
� Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
� Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP)
ii.2 Purpose & Scope of CEMP
The purpose of the CEMP is to identify and outline methodologies that will guide the CRFG
with all its contractors and sub contractors during the road civil engineering and construction
stages to control and minimise potential environmental impacts. The constructional stages
include all the earthworks (cut/fill, burrow pit extraction, stockpiles), pavement (compaction,
sealing) and drainage works (storm water, culvert, river crossing).
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The e-CARE Environmental Consultants have developed this CEMP for implementation during
the construction of the infrastructures, roads and utilities. The CEMP is the over arching
document of the EIA which comprises a suite of environmental planning and management
instruments that will guide design and construction aspects of Project delivery. The CEMP
describes how the EMP planners propose to help the CRFG manage and control the
environmental aspects of the Project during the design and construction phases. It interfaces with
the associated Plans and Sub Plans produced to describe the overall Project Management System.
The CEMP, its Sub Plans and Procedures will be applicable to all CRFG staff and sub-
contractors during the project development.
ii.3 Priorities
In line with the environmental policy acts, the following criteria will be used to determine the
priorities for attentions:
� Impacts on the physical and biological environments
� Contribution to innovations and definition of best environmental practice
� Compliance with statutory requirements and other environmental commitments
� Availability and management of resources
The EMP also acknowledges the social and economic dimensions of responsible environmental
management alongside the biophysical environment to represent a more holistic approach.
(iii) PROJECT OVERVIEW
CRFG is under work contract from the MWTPU to upgrade part of Kings Road from Wailotua to
Nayavu covering a total distance of 11 km. The topographic features and actual setting out of the
project is located in the Map 1 below. Topographic map also attached at Appendix 6.
The road upgrade project will be developed in three (3) main stages and these include:
� Site office, yard/depot, garage establishment and workers recruitment
� Rock extraction, stockpiling and carting
� Road construction, upgrade works and rehabilitation
Three (3) major construction teams will be employed during these three stages and will be
supervised by the following officers stated below:
� Earthworks (Site Manager, Mr. Rao)
� Pavement works (Site manager, Mr. Dass)
� Drainage Works (Foreman, Mr. Prakash)
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MAP 1: TOPOGRAPHIC MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF PROJECT FROM WAILOTUA TO NAYAVU.
iii.1 Construction Activity & Schedule
The contract for the road upgrade and is scheduled to cover about a total of 18 months from the
awarding of the contract in September 2010. Since then, planning works and ground included the
land survey and setting up of the site offices and contact centre for the CRFG Company.
Subject to receipt of project approvals from all relevant authorities, the works are due to have
commenced in January 2011 and be completed by March 2012. This timeline is however, subject
to weather and natural disasters. A schedule for all the works to be undertaken by CRFG and its
sub-contractors are outlined in the table 1 below:
Project End
Project Start
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Stage Description
Timeline
1 Earthworks (Land clearing, leveling)
Water way/drainage excavation
Fill, compaction & rolling
Drainage & pavement
12 months
Temporary site office
Yard/Depot/Workers’ Dorm
Toilets, Water Pipe laying
Finish works, fencing
2 months
Traffic Management Ongoing
2 Burrow pit (rock) extraction
Blasting
Crushing & stockpiling
Loading & Carting
Vegetation clearing
12 months
Traffic Management Ongoing
3 Carting
Haul roads
Culverting/Bridging
Cutting & Stripping
Leveling and compaction
Drainages, kerbs
Tar sealing
Gabion construction
Disposal of excess materials
Finish works, landscaping, re-vegetation
16 months
Traffic Management Ongoing
TABLE I: WORK SCHEDULE
(iv) ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION METHOD STATEMENTS (ECMS)
ECMS detail practical environmental management measures to be implemented at specific
worksites, to minimise potential impacts of construction activity on the environment and
community. They are designed to provide more site specific detail than is included in the various
management Sub-Plans and Plans. Most of the information contained in the ECMS will be
presented in A3 and A1 formats to make them easy to use by all site personnel and
subcontractors. The ECMSs may also include Environmental Checklists, which are developed as
a means of facilitating ongoing surveillance of the safeguards nominated in the environmental
management documents to ensure that they are implemented and maintained. Completed
checklists are assessed on a site basis by the supervisors and project-wide by the KRLA and the
DoE. Detected non-conformances are managed through the Project Corrective Action Processes.
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The preparation of each CMS involves a detailed assessment of environmental and community
risks for the proposed construction activities. The ECMSs contain information derived from site
specific technical assessments undertaken by expert sub-consultants, and incorporate the findings
of the following types of site or activity-specific reports or documents:
� Construction Noise Impact Statements;
� Contamination Investigation Report(s) – if required Remedial Action Plans;
� Traffic Management Reports;
� Archeological and Heritage Assessments; and
� Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans (ESCP).
� Each stages of the development have been divided into different CMS ‘packages’ for
different areas or stages of work. The breakdown into CMS packages takes into account the
location and proposed timing of works, and the likely timing of design and construction
planning for different elements of the Project.
(v) OBJECTIVES & TARGETS
The primary objective of the project is to upgrade the section of Kings Road from Wailotua to
Nayavu to seal 11 km standards and two lanes by the end of the first quarter of 2012.
The Kings Road is a route of strategic national significance serving many dairy farms,
Government rural projects and is the main road transport corridor linking Korovou and Rakiraki
Town. The limitations of the existing road in providing an efficient, integrated and safe transport
to the rural areas of Fiji has led the Fiji Government through the MTWPU to include the Kings
Road upgrade as part of priority infrastructure development programs to support economic
development in rural areas.
CRFG’s corporate environmental objectives are to:
� Promote a culture of innovation and participation engaging local employees to contribute to
improving the environmental performance
� Promote the efficient use of energy, reduction of waste and recycling of materials in all of
activities
� Encourage ethical environmental practice and behaviour including respect for cultural and
community values
� Maintain formal environmental management systems which conform to recognized standards
including ISO 14001;
� Comply with environmental laws applicable to our Project, and meet or exceed all relevant
statutory obligations and codes of practice to which they subscribe
� Assess project environmental risks and implement appropriate risk management programs to
continually improve performance across the Project
� Report regularly on our environmental performance and take remedial action where
performance does not meet expectation;
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� Communicate this policy to all CRFG personnel, contractors and clients through induction,
education and training to promote environmental responsibility and obligations;
� Influence suppliers and contractors to act consistently with our approach towards responsible
environmental practices; and
� Periodically review this policy and the EMS to ensure both remain relevant to the Project.
v.1 Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
As a means of assessing environmental performance on an ongoing basis, the CRFG has to set
the following KPIs:
� Breaches of environmental legislative or regulatory requirements;
� Environmental Incident Frequency Rate (EIFR);
� Spoil and waste recycling rates; and
� Monetary value of regulatory penalties incurred.
The assessment and reporting of the KPI data related to incidents, regulatory breaches and fines
or penalties will be included in any of the internal CRFG Project Environment Reporting.
Environmental
Impact
Objective Target
Environmental
Approvals
Project to be constructed in accordance with
planning, environmental and other approvals
No identified non-compliances with
approvals
Effect on the natural ecosystem due to
Project activities
To ensure there are no adverse effects on the natural ecosystem as a result of
Project activities beyond those predicted in the
EMP for the Works.
To have no release of materials toxic to the natural ecosystem.
To cause no unnecessary or
irreparable damage to the natural
ecosystem during construction.
Air pollution
resulting from Project
activities
To ensure any release of pollutants to the air is
within statutory limits
To minimise complaints in relation to
dust generated by Project.
Noise pollution
resulting from project activities
To keep noise pollution within statutory and
contractual requirements.
To minimise complaints in relation to
noise generated by Project activities that result from noise levels outside
predicted and/or contractual /legislative
limit.
Water use and
pollution resulting
from Project
activities
To ensure water discharged to waterways
complies with statutory, requirements.
To conserve water use and reuse collected
water during the Project.
To ensure that the quality of natural
waterways is not adversely affected
during construction.
Water use during construction
monitored. Opportunities to improve
water conservation identified, assessed
and implemented, where practicable
To have no legal breaches or regulator action in relation to Project
discharges to watercourses
TABLE II: KPI INDICATORS
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Environmental
Impact
Objective Target
Generation of waste To minimise the generation of waste by:
(a) recycling waste to other uses where
practicable;
(b) ensuring waste materials are deposited
in bins and designated areas and that the
waste is removed as appropriate.
To separate waste into streams to
maximise recycling / reuse to
minimise, within budgetary
constraints, waste sent to landfill.
Spoil Maximize the reuse of spoil. No spoil suitable for reuse disposed
off to approve landfill
Contaminated Land To identify contaminated land, minimise the
disturbance and ensure there are no adverse
impacts on human health or the environment.
Contaminated spoil reused on site or
disposed to licensed landfill in
accordance with the EMA Waste
Guidelines.
No soil contaminated by construction
activities to be left on site at the completion of the road construction.
Deposition of mud and
slurry on roadways
To minimise mud and slurry deposited on
roadways as a result of Project activities
To receive no complaints or regulator
action relating to mud or slurry being
deposited on roadways as a result of
Project activities.
Effect on
Archeological
Heritage or natural
sites
To protect and respect any items of
Archeological significance discovered over
the duration of the Project.
To cause no damage to items of
Archeological significance during the
course of the Project except as
provided for in the EMP and contract.
To gain necessary approvals from
the local LOU and consult in
accordance with the Fiji Museum and
NLTB with respect to management of
their heritage.
TABLE III: PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS
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Appendix D WSC 84/11