Approved IEE Report For Tranch IV

Draft Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report

Project No. F1 – F28 {July-2013}

Islamic Republic of Pakistan: Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program (Multi Tranche Financing Facility)

MFF Tranche-IV: Power Transformer’s Augmentation & Extension Sub-Projects

Submitted by:

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Government of Pakistan

The Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) 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.

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited (FESCO) Initial Environmental Examination Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Project-Tranche-IV Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

_Toc3616573471. INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 OVERVIEW 1

1.2 SCOPE OF THE EIA STUDY AND PERSONNEL 4

2. POLICY AND STATUARY REQUIREMENTS IN PAKISTAN 5

2.1 STATUTORY FRAMEWORK 5 2.1.1 Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 5 2.1.2 Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency Review of Environmental

Assessment Study and EIA Regulations, 2000 5 2.1.3 National Environmental Quality Standards 6 2.1.4 Other Relevant Laws 6

2.2 STRUCTURE OF REPORT 7

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 8

3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT 8 3.1.1 POWER DISTRIBUTION ENHANCEMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 8 A. Augmentation 40 MVA Power Transformers at existing 132 Grid Stations 8 B. Augmentation 20/26 MVA Power Transformers at existing 132 Grid Stations 10 C. Extension of 20/26 MVA Power Transformers at existing 132 Grid Stations 10 D. Extension of 10/13 MVA Power Transformers at existing 132 KV Grid Stations 12 3.1.2 FESCO Existing System 13

3.2 CATEGORIZATION OF THE PROJECT 16

3.3 Objectives of the Project 16

3.4 PROJECT COMPONENTS 16

3.5 PROJECT ALTERNATIVES 18 3.5.1 No Project Option (NPO) 18 3.5.2 Sitting Alternative 18 3.5.3 Technical Alternatives 19 A. Transformers 19

3.6 LOCATION AND SCALE OF THE PROJECT 20

3.7 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR IMPLEMENTATION 20

4. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 21

4.1 AUGMENTATION / EXTENSION OF EXISTING GRID STATION SUBPROJECT (FAISALABAD DISTRICT) 21 4.1.1 Physical Environment 21 A. Geography, Topography and Geology 21 B. Meteorology and Climate 21 C. Ambient Air Quality 22 D. Noise 22 E. Surface Water Resources 23 F. Groundwater Resources 23 G. Groundwater Quality 23 4.1.2 Ecological Resources 23 A. Wildlife, Fisheries & Aquatic Biology 23


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B. Terrestrial Habitats, Forests and Protected Species 24 C. Protected Areas/National Sanctuaries 24 4.1.3 Economic Development 24 A. Agriculture 24 B. Industry 24 C. Transportation 24 4.1.4 Social and Cultural Resources 25 A. Population Communities and Employment 25 B. Education and Literacy 25 C. Health Facilities 26 D. Cultural Heritage and Community Structure 26

4.2 AUGMENTATION/EXTENSION OF EXISTING GRID STATION SUBPROJECT ( TOBA TEK SINGH DISTRICT) 26 4.2.1 Physical Environment 26 A. Physiography and Geology 26 B. Meteorology and Climate 27 C. Ambient Air Quality 27 D. Noise 28 E. Surface Water Resources 28 F. Groundwater Resources 28 G. Groundwater Quality 28 4.2.2 Ecological Resources 29 4.2.3 Economic Development 29 4.2.4 Social and Cultural Resources 30

4.3 AUGMENTATION/EXTENSION OF EXISTING GRID STATION SUBPROJECT (CHINIOT & JHANG DISTRICT) 32 4.3.1 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 32 A. Physiography and Geology 32 B. Meteorology and Climate 33 C. Ambient Air Quality 33 D. Noise 34 E. Surface Water Resources 34 F. Groundwater Resources 34 G. Groundwater Quality 34 4.3.2 Ecological Resources 35 A. Wildlife, Fisheries & Aquatic Biology 35 B. Terrestrial Habitats, Forests and Protected Species 35 4.3.3 Economic Development 35 A. Agriculture 35 B. Industry 35 C. Tourism 36 4.3.4 Social and Cultural Resources 36

4.4 EXTENSION OF 1 No 20/26 MVA POWER TRANSFORMER BHAKKAR (BHAKKAR DISTRICT) 37 4.4.1 Physical Environment 38 A. Physiography and Geology 38 B. Meteorology and Climate 38 C. Ambient Air Quality 38 D. Noise 39


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E. Surface Water Resources 39 F. Groundwater Resources 39 G. Groundwater Quality 39 4.4.2 Ecological Resources 40 A. Wildlife, Fisheries & Aquatic Biology 40 B. Terrestrial Habitats, Forests and Protected Species 40 4.4.3 Economic Development 40 4.4.4 Social and Cultural Resources 41 A. Population Communities and Employment 41 B. Education and Literacy 41 C. Health Facilities 42 D. Cultural Heritage and Community Structure 42

4.5 EXTENSION OF 1 No 20/26 MVA POWER TRANSFORMER KIRANA & BHALWAL DISTRICT SARGOGHA 42 4.6.1 Physical Environment 42 A. Physiography and Geology 42 B. Meteorology and Climate 43 C. Ambient Air Quality 43 D. Noise 44 E. Surface Water Resources 44 F. Groundwater Resources 44 G. Groundwater Quality 44 4.6.2 Ecological Resources 45 A. Wildlife, Fisheries & Aquatic Biology 45 B. Terrestrial Habitats, Forests and Protected Species 45 4.6.3 Economic Development 45 4.6.4 Social and Cultural Resources 46 A. Population Communities and Employment 46 B. Education and Literacy 46 C. Health Facilities 47 D. Cultural Heritage and Community Structure 47

4.6 AUGMENTATION OF 1 No 31.5/40 MVA POWER TRANSFORMER JAUHARABAD DISTRICT KHUSHAB 47 4.6.1 Physical Environment 47 4.6.2 Ecological Resources 50 4.6.3 Economic Development 51 4.6.4 Social and Cultural Resources 51 A. Population Communities and Employment 51 B. Education and Literacy 52 C. Health Facilities 52 D. Cultural Heritage and Community Structure 53

5. SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 54

5.1 IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION 54

5.2 GENERAL APPROACH TO MITIGATION 54

5.3 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS IN CONSTRUCTION 55 5.3.1 Encroachment, Landscape and Physical Disfiguration 55 5.3.2 Cut and Fill and Waste Disposal 55


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5.3.3 Decommissioning and Disposal of Materials 56 5.3.4 Trees, Ecology and Protected Areas 56 5.3.5 Hydrology, Sedimentation, Soil Erosion 57 5.3.6 Air Pollution from Earth Works and Transport 57 5.3.7 Noise, Vibration and Blasting 58 5.3.8 Sanitation, Solid Waste Disposal, Communicable Diseases 59

5.4 POTENTIAL IMPACTS IN THE OPERATIONAL STAGE 59 5.4.1 Air Pollution and Noise from the Enhanced Operations 59 5.4.2 Pollution from Oily Run-off, Fuel Spills and Dangerous Goods 60 5.4.3 Prevention of Ground Contamination 60 5.4.4 Enhancement 61

6. INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 62

7. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 87

7.1 APPROACH TO PUBLIC CONSULTATION 87

7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS 87

7.3 RESULTS OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION 87

7.4 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM 88 7.4.1 Redress Committee, Focal Points, Complaints Reporting, Recording and

Monitoring 88

8. FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS 91

8.1 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 91

8.2 CONCLUSION 92

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FIGURES AND TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES

Sr. No. Description Page No.

1.1 EIA process in Pakistan 2

1.2 Letter from Pak-EPA dated 29 June, 2007 3

3.1 FESCO Jurisdiction (Service Area) 14

7.1 Grievance Redress Mechanism 66

LIST OF TABLES


3.1 FESCO’s Technical Data 13

3.2 Component of Tranche-IV Sub Projects 16

3.3 Summary of Tranche-IV Sub Projects 17

3.4 Technical Data of Power Transformers 18

4.1 Water Quality Data of Factory Area Faisalabad City 22

4.2 Educational Institutions by Level of Education, 2008 Faisalabad 24

4.3 Number of Health Institutions with Bed Capacity, 2008 Faisalabad 25

4.4 Water Quality Data of Kamalia DGS Toba Tek Singh 28

4.5 Educational Institutions by Level of Education, 2008 Toba Tek Singh 30

4.6 Important Educational Institutions Toba Tek Singh 31

4.7 Number of Health Institutions with Bed Capacity, 2008 Toba Tek Singh 31

4.8 Water Quality Data of Jhang City Grid Station 34

4.9 Educational Institutions by level of Education 2008 Jhang District 35

4.10 Major Educational Institutions of Jhang District 35

4.11 No of Health Institutions with bedding Capacity Jhang District 36

4.12 Water Quality Data of HB Shah Grid Station for BHakkar 39

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4.13 Educational Institutions by level of Education 2008 Bhakkar District 41

4.14 No of Health Institutions with bedding Capacity Bhakkar District 42

4.15 Water Quality Data of Ludewala Grid Station District Sargodha 44

4.16 Educational Institutions by level of Education 2008 District Sargodha 46

4.17 No of Health Institutions with bedding Capacity District Sargodha 47

4.18 Water Quality Data of Ludewala Grid Station District Khushab 50

4.19 Educational Institutions by level of Education 2008 District Khushab 52

4.20 No of Health Institutions with bedding Capacity District Khushab 52

5.1 National Environmental Quality Standards for Noise 57

6.1 Environmental Management Plan - Matrix

6.2 Monitoring Plan for performance Indicatos

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ANNEXES

ANNEX-1 LIST OF FESCO SUBPROJECTS UNDER TRANCHE-IV ANNEX-2 SUMMARY OF THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION ANNEX-3 RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (REA) AND INVOLUNTARY

RESETTLEMENT (IR) SCREENING CHECKLIST ANNEX-4 PHOTOGRAPHIC PROFILE ANNEX-5 LAND RECORD ANNEX-6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING RESULTS ANNEX-7 TYPICAL BUNDS FOR TRANSFORMER

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ABBREVIATIONS

ADB Asian Development Bank CO Carbon Mono-Oxide COI Corridor of Influence DISCO Distribution Company DGS Distribution Grid Station DFO Divisional Forest Officer DIZ Direct Impact Zone DoF Department of Forests E&SS Environment & Social Safeguards EA Environnemental Assessment EARF Environment Assessment Review Framework EIA Environment Impact Assessment EMP Environmental Management Plan EPA Environmental Protection Agency GDP Gross Domestic Product GIS Gas Insulated Switchgear GOP Government of Pakistan GS Grid Station GSO Grid System Operation LARP Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan LB Left Bank MFF Mult-itranche Financing Facility MPL Maximum permissible level NEQS National Environmental Quality Standards NGO Non Governmental Organization NO Nitrogen Oxide NO2 Nitrogen Di-Oxide NTDC National Transmission & Dispatch Company PC Public Consultation PCB Poly cholrinated Bi-Phenyls PDEIP Power Distribution Enhancment Investment Project (Program) PDEMFF Power Distribution & Enahancment Mult-itranche Financing Facility PEPAct Pakistan Environment Protection Act 1997 (as regulated and amended) PEPCO Pakistan Electric Power Company PMU Project Management Unit PPMS Project Performance Monitoring System RB Right Bank SIA Social Impact Assessment SO2 Sulpher Di-Oxide SR Sensitive Receiver TL, T/line Transmission Line TSG Technical Srvice Group TSP Total Suspended Particals WAPDA Water & Power Development Authority WASA Water And Sanitation Authority WHO World Health Organization

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited (FESCO) Initial Environmental Examinationt Power Distribution Enhancment Investment Project-Tranche-III Units

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UNITS

Cu. M Cubic Meter

dB(A) Decibel (Sound Pressure Level)

KM, km Kilo-Meter

KV Kilo Volt

Mg Milli-gram

m3 Cubic Meter

Leq Equivalent sound pressure level

Rupee, PKR Pakistani Ruppes, Unit of Pakistan currency. $US approx Rs. 99.8 as on June 2013

Sq. m Square Meter

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited (FESCO) Initial Environmental Examination Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Project-Tranche-IV 1. Introduction

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 OVERVIEW

1. This document is the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Study for the “Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Project (PDEIP) - Tranche IV” of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO). The Tranche-IV Subprojects (See Section 3 & Annex-1) under Provincial EPA (Punjab) consists of:

i) 12 No Augmentation of 31.5/40 MVA in lieu of 20/26 MVA Power Transformers in different location of existing grid stations

ii) 02 No Augmentation of 20/26 in lieu of 10/13 Power Transformers iii) 10 No Extension of 20/26 Power Transformers iv) 04 No Extension of 10/13 MVA Power Transformers

2. The project is funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB) under Power Distribution and Enhancement Multi-tranche Finance Facility (PDEMFF).

3. Government of Pakistan (GoP) has requested ADB to provide the PDEMFF to facilitate investments in power distribution and development of networks of eight independent distribution companies (DISCOs) that distribute power to end user consumers. The funding from ADB is expected to be released in stages (tranches). The Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program (PDEIP) is part of the GoP long term energy security strategy. The proposed ADB intervention will finance new investments in PDE and assist capacity building of sector related agencies. The investment program will cover necessary PDE development activities in secondary transmission / distribution networks of eight DISCOs. The PDEMFF activities include extension (additional transformers) and augmentation (replacement of transformers with higher capacity) distribution line extensions, new and replacement distribution lines, additional substations, transformer protection and other non network activities such as automatic meter reading, construction equipment and computerized accounting. New distribution lines to and from various network facilities and some of the above activities will also be included in the later trenches. The proposed PDEMFF facility has been designed to address both investment and institutional aspects in the electrical power sector.

4. This IEE Report covers the environmental assessment of PDEIP – Tranche-IV of FESCO. PEPCO has been nominated by Ministry of Water and Power (MoWP) to act as the Executing Agency (EA) with FESCO being the Implementing Agency (IA) for work in its own area.

5. Under GoP regulations, the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency “Review of Initial Environmental Examination and Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (2000)” categorizes development subprojects into two schedules according to their potential environmental impacts. The proponents of subprojects that have reasonably foreseeable impacts are required to submit an Initial Environmental Examination Report for their respective subprojects (Schedule I). The proponents of subprojects that have more adverse environmental impacts (Schedule II) are required to submit an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The graphic representation of IEE/EIA process in pakistan is provided as Figure 1.1. EIA is required by GoP for all subprojects involving sub transmission / distribution lines of 11 KV and above and for Grid Station [DGS] substations (Schedule II).


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Figure 1.1: EIA Process - Pakistan


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6. Most of the construction impacts will take place with only local impacts and there are no potential significant environmental impacts associated with the Tranche-IV sub-subproject construction. A Framework of Environmental Assessment (FEA) power extensions and augmentation subprojects was prepared by consultants and submitted to the Pakistan EPA, after hearings with provincial EPAs. In response to the FEA submitted by FESCO to the Pakistan EPA1 it has been clarified that all proponents must follow section 12 of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act for all subprojects – Figure 1.2 (below).

Figure 1.2: Pak-EPA letter dated 29th June, 2007

1 Letter dated 29th June 2007 – Ref 2(1)2004-W/KCP-DD from Pak EPA Sajjad Hussein Talpur, Dy Director (EIA/Mont) to LESCO, Muhammad Tahir Khan, Subproject Director PPTA, LESCO, WAPDA House, Lahore.


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1.2 SCOPE OF THE EIA STUDY AND PERSONNEL

7. The Study Area included the identification of irrigation facilities, water supply, habitable structures, schools, health facilities, hospitals, religious places and sites of heritage or archaeological importance and critical areas (if any) within about 100m of Grid Station boundary. Tranche-IV works involve Augmentation of 12 No 20/26 MVA with 31.5/40MVA, 02 No 10/13MVA with 20/26 MVA P/T and Extension of 10 No 20/26 MVA, 04 No 10/13 MVA Power Transformers. Augmention work involves replacement of lesser capacity P/T with higher capacity P/T on the same foundation, however extension works would involve installation of additional P/T for which foundation pads are to be constructed. Construction activities are to be supervised by the FESCO management.

8. The field studies were undertaken by the subproject’s environment team with experience of environmental assessment for power subprojects in Pakistan. FESCO Environmental & Social staff conducted preliminary scoping, survey and assessment activities, coordinated the field sampling and analysis, and were also responsible to supervise collection of information and co-ordinate the various public consultation activities. The team conducted preliminary scoping, survey and assessment activities, and carried out the report writing. Facility Management Consultant (SMEC International Pty. Ltd) Team provided leadership and guidance in planning the field work and in finalization of the report. The environmental team also benefited from technical support and other information on the impacts of the proposed power works provided in feasibility summaries prepared with FESCO by expert Facility Management Consultants (SMEC) dealing with engineering, designing, power distribution, socio-economic, re-settlement and institutional aspects.

9. A scoping and field reconnaissance was conducted on the subproject sites, during which Environmental Assessment was carried out to establish the potential impacts and categorization of subproject activities. The methodology of the Environmental Impact Assessment study was then elaborated in order to address all the areas of interests. Subsequently primary and secondary baseline environmental data was collected from possible sources, and the intensity and likely location of impacts were identified with relation to sensitive receivers; based on the work expected to be carried out. The significance of impacts from construction of the project was then assessed and, for those impacts requiring mitigation, measures were proposed to reduce impacts to within acceptable limits.

10. Public consultation (PC) for the project was carried out in May –June 2013. The Public Consultation process included verbal disclosure of the sub-subproject works as a vehicle for discussion. Consultations were conducted with local families and communities along transmission line and around proposed project sites and staff of the subproject management. The responses from correspondents have been included in Annex-2 and summarized in Section 7 of this Environmental Impact Assessment Report.

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2. POLICY AND STATUARY REQUIREMENTS IN PAKISTAN 11. Direct legislation on environmental protection is contained in several statutes, namely; the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act (1997); the Forest Act (1927); the Punjab Wildlife Act (1974). In addition the Land Acquisition Act (1894) also provides powers in respect of land acquisition for public purposes. There are also several other items of legislation and regulations which have an indirect bearing on the subproject or general environmental measures.

2.1 STATUTORY FRAMEWORK

12. The Constitution of Pakistan distributes legislative powers between the federal and the provincial governments through two ‘lists’ attached to the Constitution as Schedules. The Federal List covers the subjects over which the federal government has exclusive legislative power, while the Concurrent List contains subjects regarding which both the federal and provincial governments can enact laws. “Environmental pollution and ecology” is included in the concurrent list, hence both the federal and the provincial governments can enact laws on this subject. However, to date, only the federal government has enacted laws on environment, and the provincial environmental institutions derive their power from the federal law. The key environmental laws affecting this subproject are discussed below.

2.1.1 Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997

13. The Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 is the basic legislative tool empowering the government to frame regulations for the protection of environment. The act is applicable to a wide range of issues and extends to air, water, soil, marine, and noise pollution, as well as to the handling of hazardous wastes. The key features of the law that have a direct bearing on the proposed subproject relate to the requirement for an initial environmental examination (IEE) and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for development subprojects. Section 12(1) requires that: “No proponent of a subproject shall commence construction or operation unless he has filed with the Federal Agency an initial environmental examination [IEE] or, where the subproject is likely to cause an adverse environmental effect, an environmental impact assessment [EIA], and has obtained from the Federal Agency approval in respect thereof”. The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency has delegated the power of review and approval of environmental assessments to the provincial environmental protection agencies.

2.1.2 Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency Review of Environmental Assessment Study and EIA Regulations, 2000

14. The Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 (PEPAct - 1997) provides for two types of environmental assessments: initial environmental examinations (IEE) and environment impact assessments (EIA). EIAs are carried out for subprojects that have a potentially ‘significant’ environmental impact, whereas IEEs are conducted for relatively smaller subprojects with a relatively less significant impact. The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency Review of IEE and EIA Regulations, 2002 (the ‘Regulations’), prepared by the concerned EPA under the powers conferred upon it by the PEPAct - 1997, categorizes subprojects for IEE and EIA. Schedules I and II, attached to the Regulations, list the subprojects that require IEE and EIA, respectively.

15. The Regulations also provide the necessary details on the preparation, submission, and review of IEEs and EIAs. The following is a brief step-wise description of the approval process (see also Figure 1.1).


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16. A subproject is categorized as requiring an IEE or EIA using the two schedules attached to the Regulations.

i) An EIA or IEE is conducted as per the requirement and following the Pak-EPA guidelines. ii) The EIA or IEE is submitted to the Punjab EPA. The Fee (depending on the cost of the

subproject and the type of the report) is submitted along with the document. iii) The IEE/EIA is also accompanied by an application in the format prescribed in Schedule IV

of the Regulations. iv) The EPA conducts a preliminary scrutiny and replies within 10 days of the submittal of a

report, a) confirming completeness, or b) asking for additional information, if needed, or c) returning the report requiring additional studies, if necessary.

v) The EPA is required to make every effort to complete the IEE and EIA review process within 45 and 90 days, respectively, of the issue of confirmation of completeness.

vi) Then the EPA accords their approval subject to certain conditions: vii) Before commencing construction of the subproject, the proponent is required to submit an

undertaking accepting the conditions. viii) Before commencing operation of the subproject, the proponent is required to obtain from the

EPA a written confirmation of compliance with the approval conditions and requirements of the IEE/EIA.

ix) An EMP is to be submitted with a request for obtaining confirmation of compliance. x) The EPAs are required to issue confirmation of compliance within 15 days of the receipt of

request and complete documentation. xi) The IEE/EIA approval is valid for three years from the date of accord. xii) A monitoring report is to be submitted to the EPA after completion of construction, followed

by annual monitoring reports during operation.

17. Distribution lines and grid substations of 11 KV and above are included under section A-1 of Schedule II, requiring an EIA to be carried out by the proponents.

2.1.3 National Environmental Quality Standards

18. The National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) were first promulgated in 1993 and have been amended in 1995 and 2000. The following standards that are specified in the NEQS may be relevant to the Tranche IV subprojects:

i) Maximum allowable concentration of pollutants (32 parameters) in municipal and liquid industrial effluents discharged to inland waters, sewage treatment facilities, and the sea (three separate sets of numbers)

ii) Maximum allowable concentration of pollutants (2 parameters) in gaseous emissions from vehicle exhaust and noise emission from vehicles.

2.1.4 Other Relevant Laws

19. There are a number of other federal and provincial laws that are important in the context of environmental management. The main laws potentially affecting subprojects in this MFF are listed below.


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A. The Punjab Wildlife Protection Ordinance, 1972

20. It empowers the government to declare certain areas reserved for the protection of wildlife and control activities within in these areas. It also provides protection to endangered species of wildlife. As no activities are planned in these areas, no provision of this law is applicable to the proposed subproject.

B. The Forestry Act, 1927

21. It empowers the government to declare certain areas reserved forest. As no reserved forest exists in the vicinity of the proposed subproject, this law will not affect to the proposed subproject.

C. The Antiquities Act of 1975

22. It ensures the protection of Pakistan’s cultural resources. The Act defines ‘antiquities’ as ancient products of human activity, historical sites, or sites of anthropological or cultural interest, national monuments, etc. The Act is designed to protect these antiquities from destruction, theft, negligence, unlawful excavation, trade, and export. The law prohibits new construction in the proximity of a protected antiquity and empowers the Government of Pakistan to prohibit excavation in any area that may contain articles of archaeological significance. Under the Act, the subproject proponents are obligated to ensure that no activity is undertaken in the proximity of a protected antiquity, report to the Department of Archaeology, Government of Pakistan, any archaeological discovery made during the course of the subproject.

2.2 STRUCTURE OF REPORT

23. This Initial Environmental Examination Report reviews information on existing environmental attributes of the Study Area. Geological, hydrological and ecological features, air quality, noise, water quality, soils, social and economic aspects and cultural resources are included. The report predicts the probable impacts on the environment due to the proposed subproject enhancement and expansion. This Initial Environmental Examination Report also proposes various environmental management measures. Following this introduction the report includes:

Description of the Subproject Description of Environmental and Social Conditions Assessment of Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures Environmental Monitoring Plan Public Consultation Recommendations and Conclusions

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3. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT

24. This document is the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Study for the “Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Project (PDEIP) - Tranche -IV” of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO). The environmental asssesments that have been carried out by following ADB guidelines and Government of Pakistan EPA’s Environmental assesment, regulations and guidelines. The Tranche-IV Subprojects under Provincial EPA (Punjab) consists of:

• 12 No Augmentation of 31.5/40 MVA in lieu of 20/26 MVA power transformers in different location of existing grid stations

• 02 No Augmentation of 20/26 in lieu of 10/13 power transformers • 10 No Extension of 20/26 Power Transformers • 04 No Extension of 10/13 MVA Power Transformers

3.1.1 POWER DISTRIBUTION ENHANCEMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAMME

A. Augmentation 40 MVA Power Transformers at existing 132 Grid Stations

25. At 12 No locations of existing Grid Stations, installed Power Transformers are of lesser capacity. As per load flow study and future forecasting, replacement (augmentation) of 20/26 P/T are proposed 31.5/40MVA & decided to be included in the PDEMFF, Tranche-IV. The proposed subproject sites description is as under :

a) F-1 & F-2 Augmentation of 132 KV Grid Station Agriculture University Faisalabad: Grid station is located in the premises of Chak No 123 RB Siddhu Pura Tehsil & District Faisalabad having total area of 93 Kanals (FESCO/WAPDA Property). Presently 32 No feeders are emerging out from the grid station. Four (04) No power transformers having capacity of 31.5/40 MVA (2 No) and 20/26 MVA (2 No) are installed which are overloaded. To improve the loading position at the grid station, augmentation of 02 No 31.5/40 MVA Power Transformer in place of overloaded P/T (having lesser capacity of 20/26 MVA) will be executed within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located on outer periphery of Agriculture University near Allied Hospital .

b) F-3 & F4 Augmentation of 132 KV Grid Station Chiniot : Grid station is located in Moaza

Chiniot No 02 Tehsil & District Chiniot having total area of 64 Kanals – 07 Marlas. Grid Station was established in 1986. Presently Three No Power Transformers (one 31.5/40MVA, and two 20/26 MVA capacity) are installed at the Grid Station which are backing 21 No Distribution Feeders. 20/26 MVA Power Transformers are overloaded which cannot support future requirement. To overcome overloading situation, augmentation of 02 No 31.5/40 MVA Power Transformer in place of overloaded P/T (having lesser capacity of 20/26 MVA) is proposed under tranche-IV. Augmentation will be executed within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located near Vegetable Market on Jhang Road Chiniot.

c) F-5 Augmentation of 132 KV Grid Station Sammundri Road Faisalabad:- Grid station is located in Chak No 223 RB having total area of 87 Kanals – 09 Marlas (WAPDA/FESCO Property). Presently Four No Power Transformers (one 31.5/40 MVA and two 20/26 MVA Capacity) are installed at the Grid Station which are backing up 26 no. distribution feeders. 20/26 MVA Power Transformer is overloaded which is proposed to be augmented with


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31.5/40 MVA Power Transformer. Augmentation activity will be executed within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located on main Sammundri Road Faisalabad near Sammundri Road Ontario Post.

d) F-6 Augmentation of 132 KV Grid Station Jhang Road Faisalabad: Jhang Road Sub Station was

established in 1964 in WAPDA/FESCO Property and is located in Chak No 220 RB Jamal Pur having total area of 76 Kanals – 18 Marlas. Presently there are three power transformer (1 No 31.5/40 MVA and 02 No 20/26 MVA) which are overloaded. In Tranch-IV augmentation of 31.5/40 MVA Power Transformer in place of overloaded P/T (having lesser capacity of 20/26 MVA) will be executed within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located on main Jhang Road Faisalabad near Faisalabad International Air Port (3Km). National Institute of Biological & Genetic Engineering Faisalabad is about 1 Km from existing grid station.

e) F-7 Augmentation of 132 KV Grid Station Nishatabad Faisalabad : New Nishatabad Grid

Station is located within 220 KV NTDC Grid Station premises which is Wapda property. Presently 14 No outgoing feeders are fed through two no. 20/26 Power Transformers which remained overloaded up to 98 % in peak hours. To overcome overloading augmentation of 31.5/40 MVA Power Transformer in place of overloaded P/T (having lesser capacity of 20/26 MVA) is proposed in Tranche-IV which will be executed within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which about 1 Km away from Wapda Engineering Academy Nishatabad/Steam Power Station.

f) F-8 Augmentation of 132 KV Grid Station Factory Area Faisalabad: Factory Area Sub

Station located in chak No. 212 RB having area of 140 Kanal -19 Marla (WAPDA/FESCO’s property) and was established on 13th Feb, 1991. Presently 23 No distribution feeders are fed through 04 No power Transformers (1 No 31.5/40 MVA & 3 No 20/26MVA) which are overloaded. Augmentation of 31.5/40 MVA Power Transformer in place of overloaded P/T (having lesser capacity of 20/26 MVA) will be executed within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located near old Lal Cloth Mill and about 1Km from Sammundri Road Novelty Over Head Bridge .

g) F-9 Augmentation of 132 KV Grid Station Jauharabad District Khushab :- Jauharabad

Sub Station Grid station is located in Chak No 63 Muhajar Branch (MB) having total area of 79 Kanal 02 Marlas (WAPDA/FESCO’s property) and was established in 1985. Presently two no Power Transformers (1 No 31.5/40 MVA & 20/26 MVA) feeds 19 No distribution feeders. Present installed Power Transformers are overloaded. Proposed augmentation of 31.5/40 MVA Power Transformer in place of overloaded P/T (having lesser capacity of 20/26 MVA) will be executed within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located in Jauhar Abad about 3 Km in north from Khushab Mianwali Road.

h) F-12 Augmentation of 132 KV Grid Station Kamalia District Toba Tek Singh. 132 KV Grid Station Kamalia is located in Chak/Moaza No 54/2 Tukra Tehsil Kamalia District Toba Tek Singh having total area of 57 Kanal 13 Marlas (WAPDA/FESCO’s property). Primarily 66 KV Grid Station was established in 1965 which was converted into 132 kV in 1981. Presently two no Power Transformers ( one 31.5/40 MVA and other 20/26 MVA) are feeding 13 No distribution feeders. T-2 P/T 31.5/40 MVA is overloaded upto 96 % and T-1 P/T 20/26 , remained overloaded upto 98 %. To overcome overloading situation at grid station, augmentation of 31.5/40 MVA Transformer in place of overloaded P/T (having lesser capacity of 20/26 MVA) is proposed in Tranche-IV and will be executed within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located in Main Rajjana –Kamalia Road about 2 Km from Railway X-ing toward Rajjana.

i) F-13 & 14: Augmentation/Extension of 132 KV Grid Station Toba Tek Singh City :- Grid station is located in Chak No 329 JB Tehsil & District Toba Tek Singh having total area of 36


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Kanal 09 Marlas (WAPDA/FESCO’s property). Presently 02 No Power Transformers having 20/26 MVA capacity each are installed which are overloaded upto 98% and 95% of their ultimate capacity. To overcome present loading situation and coming future load, Augmentation of 31.5/40 MVA Power Transformer in place of overloaded P/T (having lesser capacity of 20/26 MVA) and Extension of 20/26 MVA P/T to existing infrastructure of grid station. Power Transformers will be procured and replaced/ installed within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located on Rajjana Road. Space for Foundation Bay for extension is available in yard with little bit modification

j) F-28 Augmentation of 132 KV Grid Station Khurrainwala District Faisalabad :- Grid station is located in Chak194 RB Ram Nagar (Lathianwala) Tehsil Jaranwala District Fisalabad having total area of 43 Kanal 03 Marlas (WAPDA/FESCO’s property). Grid Station was established in 1993 to the status of 132 KV. Presently 03 No. Power Transformers (each having capacity of 20/26 MVA) are feeding 21 No. distribution feeders which are overloaded. To overcome overloading situation at grid station, augmentation of 31.5/40 MVA Transformer in place of overloaded P/T (having lesser capacity of 20/26 MVA) is proposed in Tranche-IV and will be executed within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located in Main Sheikhupura Faisalabad Road about 3 Km from Khurrianwala Chowk .

B. Augmentation 20/26 MVA Power Transformers at existing 132 Grid Stations

k) F-21:- Augmentation of 132 KV Grid Station Barana District Chiniot :- Grid station is located in Chak/Moaza Barana Tehsil Lalian District Chiniot having total area of 62 Kanal 07 Marlas (WAPDA/FESCO’s property since 1967). Primarily 66 KV Grid Station was constructed in 1967 and was converted to the status of 132 KV in 2012. Presently two no power transformers ( one 20/26 MVA and other 10/13 MVA) backing up 07 No distribution feeders. T-1 Power Transformer of 10/13 MVA capacity is overloaded to 560 Ampares. To overcome overloading ,augmentation of 20/26 MVA Power Transformer in place of overloaded P/T (having lesser capacity of 10/13 MVA) is proposed under Tranche-IV and will be executed within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located near Govt High School Barana .

l) F-22:- Augmentation of 132 KV Grid Station Kamal Pur District Chiniot: Kamal Pur Grid station is located in Chak/Moaza 128 JB Tehsil & District Chiniot having total area of 109 Kanal 01 Marlas (WAPDA/FESCO’s property since 2010). At present two No. Power Transformers having Capacity of 10/13 MVA each are installed at the grid station which are backing up 06 No. feeders which are overloaded and cannot cope with the future requirement. To overcome the situation, augmentation of 20/26 MVA Power Transformer in place of overloaded P/T (having lesser capacity of 10/13 MVA) will be executed within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located on Faisalabad Chiniot Road near newly constructed FAST Univeristy.

C. Extension of 20/26 MVA Power Transformers at existing 132 Grid Stations

m) F-10 Extension of 132 KV Grid Station Tandlianwala District Faisalabad:- Tandlianwala Grid Station established in Chak No. 420 GB Jhok Burhan having total area of 65 Kanal 09 Marlas 1986 (WAPDA/FESCO’s property). Presently 02 No. Power Transformers (both 20/26 MVA) are installed at the grid station which are overloaded upto 95%. Extension to existing infrastructure of grid station by procuring and installation of additional 20/26 MVA Power Transformer to overcome overloading of existing power transformers. Space for extension of 20/26 is available in the yard. Extension work would be carried out within walled boundaries of


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Existing Grid Station which is located on 2 Km Sammundri Road (along the Disty) Tandlianwala District Faisalabad.

n) F-11 Extension of 132 KV Grid Station Thikri Wala District Faisalabad:- Thikhri Wala Grid Station established in year 2007 in Chak No. 70 JB Mansoora having total area of 67 Kanals (WAPDA/FESCO’s property since 2007). Presently Two Number Power Transformers (one no 20/26 MVA and other 10/13 MVA) are feeding 10 No feeders. Power Transformer T-1 20/26 MVA is overloaded upto 95%. To over come overloading, installation of another 20/26 MVA Power Transformer is proposed as extension to existing infrastructure of grid station. For extra foundation bay, space is available in the yard and would be carried out within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located about 3 Km away Thikriwala Bus Stop on Abbas Pur Link Road District Faisalabad. .

o) F-15:- Extension of 132 KV Grid Station Chak Jhumra District Faisalabad Grid station is located in the premises of Chak No 186 RB Dhilwan having total area of 53 Kanals & 18 Marla. (WAPDA/FESCO’s property since 1990). Presently 13 No Feeders are emerging from Grid Station. Both the Transformers have 20/26 MVA capacity. T-2 Transfromer remained overloaded upto 92%. To combat with loading position and increasing trend, extension of additional 20/26 MVA Power Transformer to existing infrastructure of grid is proposed under Tranche-IV. Extension work would be carried out within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located about 2 Km away from Chak Jhumra City on Jhumra –Khurrianwala Road District Faisalabad. Construction of Foundation can be accommodated within the yard while extension of Control House Building will be required.

p) F-16:- Extension of 132 KV Grid Station Pir Mahal District Toba Tak Singh :- Grid station

is located in the premises of Chak No 779 GB Pir Mahal having total area of 59 Kanals & 17 Marla (WAPDA/FESCO’s property). Primarily Grid Station was established as 66 KV Sub Station and was converted into 132 KV Status in 2005. Presently 9 No feeders are emerging with back up of 02 No Power Transformers of 20/26 MVA. Both the Transformers are overloaded upto 99% of their safe capacity. To overcome the loading situation, Extension to existing infrastructure of grid station by procuring and installation of additional 20/26 MVA Power Transformer is proposed. Extension work would be carried out within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located about 2 Km away from PIr Mahal City on Sandhilianwali Road .

q) F-17:- Extension of 132 KV Grid Station Bhalwal District Sargodha:- Grid station is

located in the premises of Chak No. 7 NB (Northern Branch) having total area of 69 Kanals & 10 Marla (WAPDA/FESCO’s property). Presently 02 No Power Transformers having 20/26 MVA Capacity each are installed at grid station backing up 12 No. Distribution Feeders. T-1 20/26 Power Transformer is overladecd up to 92%. As such forced loadshedding is to be implemented to save the existing infrastructure of grid station. To overcome overloading situation by procuring and installation of additional 20/26 MVA Power Transformer is proposed under Tranche-IV which will be executed within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station located about 2 Km away from Bhalwal City on Bhera Bhalwala Road District Sargodha. Space for foundation Bay can be made available with little modiification.

r) F-18:- Extension of 132 KV Grid Station Bhakkar City :- Grid station is located in the

premises of Chak No. 34-B TDA having total area of 76 Kanals & 13 Marla (WAPDA/FESCO’s property). Previously Grid Station was constructed for the status of 66 KV in 1964 which was converted into 132 KV in 1995. Presently 02 No. 132 KV Power Transformers of 20/26 MVA Capacity each are installed in 132 KV infrastructure which are overloaded. To overcome the overloading situation, extension to existing infrastructure of grid station by procuring and


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installation of additional 20/26 MVA Power Transformer, is proposed. Extension work would be carried out within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located about 1 Km away from General Bus Stand and District Council Office on Jhang Road. Space for extension is available in the yard.

s) F-19:- Extension of 132 KV Grid Station Bhamb District Jhang : Grid station is located in

the premises of Moaza Shareen having total area of 74 Kanals (WAPDA/FESCO’s property). Presently 12 No outgoing feeders are backed up with 02 No Power Transformers having capacity of 20/26 MVA each which overloaded upto 99 %. To overcome overloading situation, extension to existing infrastructure of grid station by procuring and installation of additional 20/26 MVA Power Transformer is proposed in Tranche-IV project. Space for foundation bay is available in the yard of grid station. However extension to control house building will be required. Extension work would be carried out within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located near Bus Stand of More Mandi (Shah Jewna) on Jhang – Sargodha Road.

t) F-20:- Extension of 132 KV Grid Station Sammundri District Faisalabad:- Grid station is

located in the premises of Chak No 140 GB Moza Sarwar Kot Tehsil Sammundri District Faisalabad having total area of 64 Kanals & 10 Marla (WAPDA/FESCO’s property). Previously Grid Station was constructed for 66KV Capacity which was converted to 132 kV status in 2009. Presently 9 No. outgoing feeders are backed up with 02 No. Power Transformers having capacity of 20/26 MVA each which overloaded upto 98%. To overcome overloading of existing power transformers, Extension to existing infrastructure of grid station by procuring and installation of additional 20/26 MVA Power Transformer is proposed under Tranche-IV. Space for foundation bay is available in the yard of grid station. Extension work would be carried out within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located about 2 Km away from Bus Stand Sammundri on Sammundri-Gojra Road .

u) F-25:- Extension of 132 KV Grid Station Kirana District Sargodha :- Sub Station Grid

station is located in the premises of Chak No 50 NB District Sargodha having total area of 69 Kanals & 10 Marla (WAPDA/FESCO’s property). Grid Station was established for 132 KV status in 2004. Presently 10 No. outgoing feeders are backed up with 02 No. Power Transformers (both 20/26 MVA capacity) which are overloaded. To overcome overloading of existing power transformers, Extension to existing infrastructure of grid station by procuring and installation of additional 20/26 MVA Power Transformer is proposed under Tranche-IV. Space for foundation bay is available in the yard of grid station. Extension work would be carried out within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located on main Faisalabad Road about 2 Km away from 46 Bus /Wagon Stand Sargodha.

D. Extension of 10/13 MVA Power Transformers at existing 132 KV Grid Stations

v) F-23:- Extension of 132 KV Grid Station Khewa Tehsil & District Jhang :- Grid station is located in the premises of Moza Khewa Tehsil & District Jhang having total area of 101 Kanals & 17 Marla (WAPDA/FESCO’s property since1985). Presently 6 No. outgoing feeders are backed up with 02 No Power Transformers ( one 20/26 MVA T-1 and other 10/13 MVA capacity) which overloaded upto 89%. To overcome overloading of existing power transformers, Extension to existing infrastructure of grid station by procuring and installation of additional 10/13 MVA Power Transformer is proposed under Tranche-IV. Space for foundation bay is available in the yard of grid station. Extension work would be carried out within walled boundaries of Existing Grid which is located about 01 Km away from Khewa Bus Stand on Chiniot Jhang Road .


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w) F-24:- Extension of 132 KV Grid Station Bhawana District Chiniot :- Grid station is located in the premises of Moza Bhawana Tehsil Bhawana & District Chiniot having total area of 57 Kanals & 11 Marla.(WAPDA/FESCO’s property since 1964). Previously Grid Station was constructed for 66KV Capacity in 1964 which was converted to 132 kV status in 2012. Presently 8 No outgoing feeders are backed up with 02 No Power Transformers ( one 20/26 MVA T-1 and other 10/13 MVA capacity) which are overloaded. To overcome overloading of existing power transformers, Extension to existing infrastructure of grid station by procuring and installation of additional 10/13 MVA Power Transformer is proposed under Tranche-IV. Space for foundation bay is available in the yard of grid station. Extension work would be carried out within walled boundaries of Existing Grid which is located about 1.5 Km away from Bhawan Bus Stand on Chiniot Jhang Road.

x) F-26:- Extension of 132 KV Grid Station Manjhla Bagh Tehsil Sammundri District

Faisalabad :- Grid station is located in the premises of Chak No 487 GB Moza Girwan Munjhla Bagh Tehsil Sammundri & District Faisalabad having total area of 68 Kanals (WAPDA/FESCO’s property). Grid Station was established for 132 KV status in 1986. Presently 07 No outgoing feeders are backed up with 02 No Power Transformers (both 20/26 MVA capacity) which are overloaded upto 94%. To overcome overloading of existing power transformers, Extension to existing infrastructure of grid station by procuring and installation of additional 20/26 MVA Power Transformer is proposed under Tranche-IV. Space for foundation bay is available in the yard of grid station .Extension work would be carried out within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located about 05 Km from Zafar Chowk on the road leading to Kanwani Zafar Chowk is in turn 03 KM away from Mureedwala Bus Stop. Space for construction of foundation bay for installation of Power Transformer is available in yard.

y) F-27:- Extension of 132 KV Grid Station Lalian District Chiniot :- Grid station is located in the premises of Moza 57 SB Jandal Tehsil Lalian & District Chiniot having total area of 51 Kanals & 06 Marla (WAPDA/FESCO’s property ). Previously Grid Station was constructed to the status of 66 KV in 1965 which was converted to the status of 132 KV in 2008. Previously two no power transformers having capacity of 20/26 MVA each which are backing up 11 no distribution feeders . Installed Power Transformers are loaded. To overcome overloading situation, extension to existing infrastructure of grid station by procuring and installation of additional 10/13 MVA Power Transformer is proposed in Tranche-IV. Extension work would be carried out within walled boundaries of Existing Grid Station which is located about 2 Km away from Lalian Bus Stop toward Sargodha. Space for construction of foundation bay for installation of Power Transformer in the yard.

3.1.2 FESCO Existing System

z) FESCO is one of the eight DISCOs, which has been established as a result of WAPDA’s restructuring in 1998. The key Technical Data of FESCO’s System is provided in the Table 3.1:

Table 0.1: FESCO’s Technical Data

Sr. No. Items Units Data

1 Area Jurisdiction Sq. Km 44,247

2 132 KV Grid Station No 53

3 66 KV Grid Station No 26

4 Private Grid Stations No 13


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Sr. No. Items Units Data

5 Peak load demand(2009 - 2010 Year) MW 2,298

6 Units Purchased 2009-10 GWh 9,291

7 Units Sold 2009-10 GWh 8,317

8 Technical & Distribution losses Percentage 10.48

9 Transmission Lines 132 KV Km 1,540.75

10 Transmission Lines 66KV Km 1,296

11 HT Line Km 35,543

12 LT Line Km 23,235

13 HT line Feeders Nos 758

14 Domestic consumption Million Unit 3,691

15 Domestic consumers(30-06-2010) No. 2,504,756

16 Commercial consumption Million Unit 472

17 Commercial consumers No. 299,925

18 Industrial consumption Million Unit 2,852

19 Agricultural consumption Million Unit 1,041

20 Agricultural consumers No. 33,347

Data Source; FESCO Business Plan 2010-2011

26. The area within the FESCO network comprises the following districts of the Punjab Province, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Chiniot, Sargodha, Mandi Bahaudin (partially), Khushab, Mianwali, Bhakkar. Figure 3.1 shows the Distribution Network of the FESCO System. Annex-4 presents the location and photographs of proposed subprojects

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited (FESCO) Initial Environmental Examination Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Project-Tranche-III 3. Description of the Project

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Figure 0.1: FESCO Existing System and Proposed Project Location


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3.2 CATEGORIZATION OF THE PROJECT

27. Categorization is based on the most environmentally sensitive component of a subproject. The aspects of the subproject with potential for significant environmental impacts need to be assessed in detail and this environmental assessment has therefore focused on the significant impacts possible from the construction activities of the sub project.

28. The Tranche-IV Extension & Augmentation sub-projects of FESCO are categorized as Category ‘C’ sub-project under ADB requirements as the grid station site does not have any environmentally sensitive receptor.

3.3 Objectives of the Project

29. The conditions of the power distribution system in Pakistan are inadequate to meet rapidly growing demand for the electricity. This situation limits national development and economic growth. To cope with the constraints, the existing power transmission infrastructure has to be improved, expanded and upgraded. The overall contribution of power infrastructure also requires institutional arrangements and capacity that support strategic management of the sector, and planning and management of investments. Overall the proposed PDEMFF facility has been designed to address both investment and institutional aspects in the power sector.

30. The overarching objectives of the Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program, Tranche-IV is to increase the efficiency, reliability and quality of electric supply. The project aims to achieve:

Strengthening of electricity transmission network to reduces bottlenecks and improves system reliability or quality.

Strengthening of electricity distribution network to reduce losses and improvement in supply and the same can be achieved by construction of a new Grid Stations in the locality.

31. The power distribution system in FESCO network is generally heavily loaded resulting in low voltage, high distribution losses and high rate of transformer failure. The quality of the power supply to the consumers particularly at the tail end of the feeders is poor. The reasons for high distribution transformer failure include over loading due to growth in number of consumers and electricity demand. The lengthy feeders particularly, in the rural areas, are also a reason for high distribution losses and low voltage. In order to solve above problems, equipment for system modernization and rehabilitation is required, which will be procured through ADB loan proceeds. .

3.4 PROJECT COMPONENTS

32. During the entire duration of the loan period, 12 No Augmentation of 31.5/40 MVA in lieu of 20/26 MVA power transformers in different location of existing grid stations, 02 No Augmentation of 20/26 in lieu of 10/13 power transformers and 10 No Extension of 20/26 Power Transformers, 04 No Augmentation of 10/13 MVA Power Transformers are propsed (Table 3.2). The components of the proposed subproject are mentioned below:


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Table 3.2: Component of Tranche-IV Sub-Projects

Project No

Associated

Project

Name of 132 KV Grid Station

Tehsil Adminstrative District

Type of Project Scope No of Power

Transformer & Capacity

(MVA)

F-1 F10 Agricultural University

Faisalabad Faisalabad Augmentation 1 X 40 MVA

F-2 F 11 Agricultural University


F-5 F-17 Samundri Road Faisalabad Faisalabad Augmentation 1 X 40 MVA

F-8 F-20 Factory Area Faisalabad Faisalabad Augmentation 1 X 40 MVA

F-6 F-18 Jhang Road Faisalabad Faisalabad Augmentation 1 X 40 MVA

F-7 F-19 Nishat Abad New Faisalabad Faisalabad Augmentation 1 X 40 MVA

F-28 F-25 Khurrian wala Jaranwala Faisalabad Augmentation 1 X 40 MVA

F-11 F-2 Thikri wala Faisalabad Faisalabad Extension 1X26 MVA

F-15 F-3 Chak Jhumra Chak Jhumra Faisalabad Extension 1X26 MVA

F-10 F1 Tandlian wala Tandlianwala Faisalabad Extension 1X26 MVA

F20 F-8 Sammundri Sammundri Faisalabad Extension 1X26 MVA

F-26 - Manjhla Bagh Tandlianwala Faisalabad Extension 1x13 MVA

F 3 F 15 Chiniot indst Chiniot Chiniot Augmentation 1 x 40 MVA


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F 12,F 24 Kamal Pur

Chiniot Chiniot Augmentation

1 x 26 MVA

F 21 F 9,F 23 Barana Lalian Chiniot Augmentation 1 x 26 MVA

F 24 F 22 Bhowana Bhowana Chiniot Extension 1 x 13 MVA

F 27 - Lalian Lalian Chiniot Extension 1 x 13 MVA

F 25 F-28 Kirana Sargodha Sargodha Extension 1X26 MVA

F 17 F-5 Bhalwal Bhalwal Sargodha Extension 1X26 MVA

F-9 F-21 Jauhar Abad Khushab Khushab Augmentation 1 x 40 MVA

F-12 F-22 Kamalia Kamalia Toba Tek Singh Augmentation 1 x 40 MVA

F-13 F14 Toba Tek singh Toba Tek singh

Toba Tek Singh Extension 1X26 MVA

F14 F13 Toba Tek singh Toba Tek singh

Toba Tek Singh Augmentation 1X26 MVA

F-16 F4 Pir Mahal Kamalia

Toba Tek

Singh Extension 1X26 MVA

F-19 F7 Bhamb

Jhang

Jhang

Extension 1X26 MVA

F23 F21 Khewa

Jhang

Jhang

Extension 1X13 MVA

F-18 F6 Bhakkar Bhakkar Bhakkar Extension 1X26 MVA


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Table 3.3: Summary of Sub-Project Works under Tranche-IV

Rating of Power Transformers T/F

(MVA)

Augmentation of T/F (Replacement

at existing foundation) (No)

Extension of T/F ( addition through new foundation)

(No)

Total No of Power

Transformer

40 12 - 12

26 2 10 12

13 - 4 4

Total 14 14 28

3.5 PROJECT ALTERNATIVES

3.5.1 No Project Option (NPO)

33. Electricity demand has been increasing during the past several years, and this trend is expected to continue as a result of the on-going economic uplift in the country. The key factors are increasing population, rapid urbanization, industrialization, improvement in per capita income and village electrification. In order to match the increasing trend in the power demand, regular investments in various segments of the power network generation, transmission, and distribution is vitally important. Otherwise, the gap between the supply and demand will keep on increasing.

34. The proposed project seeks to upgrade the distribution system i.e. secondary transmission and grid network of the FESCO system. Augmentation and extension of P/T to the grid station infrastructure will provide the requisite relief to the over-loaded system, while also accommodating additional load. The proposed works will also reduce the line losses and power breakdowns. Moreover existing grid stations are located away from settlement, Schools, Hospitals and Mosques.

35. In case, proposed Tranche-IV works of Augmentation/Extension are not undertaken, the FESCO system will not be able to cope with the increasing demand, the existing system will remain over-loaded, line losses will also remain high, and the system reliability will progressively decrease, with increasing pressure on the system. The utility will also forego the opportunity of increasing its consumers as well as revenue associated with the system expansion. In view of the above, the No Project Option (NPO) is not a preferred alternative.

3.5.2 Sitting Alternative

36. The Tranche-IV proposed Augmentation/Extension subprojects’ sites are best suitable as they would not involve any land acquisition and they are planned to be executed with FESCO’s own land. With the execution, no disturbance to local, people, property, assets and environment is involved. Existing Grid Stations are away from settled areas, mosques, schools and hospitals. Works are planned to be executed within walled boundaries of existing grid stations, hence sitting alternatives is not considered.


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3.5.3 Technical Alternatives

A. Transformers

37. Type of Circuit Breaker: Traditionally, oil-filled circuit breakers used to be installed at the 132Kv and 11Kv levels. At 66 KV Grid Station Circuit Breakers of 70 KV are installed. For conversion to 132 KV Grid Station, Circuit Breakers of 140 or 145 KV would be required. The environmental aspects of the oil-filled circuit breakers essentially pertain to soil and water containment caused by the possible oil leakage. Under these subprojects, vacuum type Sulfur Hexafluoride circuit breakers will be procured to control leakage for installation at 132 KV converted Grid Stations. These breakers have very effective arc-quenching characteristics, compared to the old oil-type breakers. Therefore, these modern circuit breakers are the preferred options for the proposed subproject.

38. Type of Transformer Oil: Transformers oil is meant for providing insulation and cooling of the transformers winding – used to contain poly-chlorinated biphenyls (PCB), a man-made chemical known for its high toxicity, and more importantly, its stability. Hence this chemical would not decompose or disintegrate naturally. Due to this property of PCB, it was included in a group of chemicals collectively known as persistent organic pollutants (POP’s).

39. Production and use of the PCB containing transformer oil is not allowed anymore. In view of their extremely harmful effects however, use of this oil is not preferred option for all applications, including the proposed project. FESCO’s specifications for the procurement of transformers clearly mention that the transformer oil should be PCB-free. Hence the equipment purchased as part of this subproject would be PCB-free. Technical Data of Power Transformer is given in table below:

Table 0.4: Technical Data of Power Transformers

No. Items Technical Data

1 Type of Power Transformer 132/11.5 KV,30/37 MVA

2 Maximum noise level lower/upper rating (db) 70/80

Permissible temperature rise (degree centigrade)

Winding (measured with resistance meter) 55

3

Top of oil (measured with thermometer) 50

4 Humidity Tolerance 100 %

5 Altitude 1000 meters above mean sea level

Auxiliary service

Type of system 3 Phase -4 Wire

6

Rated frequency 50 HZ

7 Power rating 1.5 time loading capacity

Transformer oil Free from water, sediments, PCB & petroleum fraction

8

Dielectric strength Not more than 40 KV


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3.6 LOCATION AND SCALE OF THE PROJECT

40. Tranche-IV Works are envisaged to be executed within walled boundries of Grid Stations for land is already owned by FESCO and no additional land needs to be acquired for Augmentation/Extension activities. Copies of land plan are attached.

3.7 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR IMPLEMENTATION

41. Designs of power transmission arrangements, access, review of environmental management and construction processes could take several months. When the detailed designs are completed, tendering and award of contract can also take place over about three to six months. Then construction period will follow, and best estimates indicate about eighteen to twenty four months. Implementation schedule will be subject to approval of ADB, Govt of Pakistan and signing of loan .

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited (FESCO) Initial Environmental Examination Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Project-Tranche-IV 4. Description of the Environment

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4. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 42. This section describes environmental conditions of the project area before the commencement of the proposed activities. The environmental baseline data addresses the physical and biological aspects of the project area. In view of the absence of any major development activities underway at or around the project sites or any other natural/anthropogenic phenomenon, the environmental conditions of the project sites are unlikely to experience any significant change before the project commencement.

4.1 AUGMENTATION / EXTENSION OF EXISTING GRID STATION SUBPROJECT (FAISALABAD DISTRICT)

43. In Faisalabad District, at 06 No. locations 31.5/40MVA Power Transformers (P/T) are replaced (augmention) while at 06 No. locations 20/26 MVA P/T are added (extension) which have the similar Environment .

4.1.1 Physical Environment

A. Geography, Topography and Geology

44. On the basis of geography, topography and geology, the project area is briefly described below:

45. The city of Faisalabad with latitude 31°-24’ N and longitude 73°-05’E, lies on the Western side of Lahore (the Provincial Capital of Punjab). It is situated in the middle of the lower part of the Doab with the Chenab river flowing at a distance of about 32.0 Kilometers (20 miles) to its west and the Ravi river at a distance of about 138.0 kilometers (86 miles) to its East. The Faisalabad Urban area covers nearly 90.65 square kilometers (35 square Miles). The city is linked with major urban centers by Roads, Rail and Airway

46. Faisalabad city is situated in the center of the lower Rachana Doab, the area between Chenab and Ravi rivers, which has a mild slope from North-East to South-West with an average of about 0.2 to 0.3 meter drop per kilometer (about 1 to 1.5 feet per mile). The city is situated at an elevation of about 183.35 meters or 612 feet above the Sea level. The topography is however marked by valleys, local depression and relatively high ground

47. The city is located on the “Bar Upland” which is relatively older alluvium deposit as found in the central part of the Doad. Because of its elevation above the bordering flood plains, the upland is generally beyond the reach of flood spills, which is the significant physiographic feature of the alluvial plan. Like other Punjab plains, the alluvium is quaternary and has been deposited on semi-consolidated tertiary rocks or on a basement of metamorphic and igneous rocks of Precambrian age. It orignates from the mountain ranges of the north and has been deposited by the present and ancestral streams. The deposition is predominantly fluviatilo sediments.

B. Meteorology and Climate

48. Temperature: The project area is semi arid and characterized by large seasonal variations of temperature. The summer season lasts from April to September with an average temperature of 31.25°C (88.25°F). The extreme maximum and minimum temperature in Summer being 48.0°C (118.4°F) and 9.0°C (48.5°F) respectively. During the winter months, the daytime temperature generally ranges between 19.4°C (67.02°F) to 33.9°C (93.02°F) and night temperatures are generally in the range of 4.8°C (40.64°F) to 17.7°C (63.96°F). Extreme minimum temperature


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sometimes reaches to –2°C (28.4°F). The Western disturbances frequently affect the weather in the cold season also. It generally begins to be active from mid December and has a tendency to concentrate over this region. In the fold of these disturbances some times well marked cold fronts are formed.2

49. Rainfall: Rainfall also varies markedly and its predictably is not certain from year to year. A wet year may be followed by a dry year. Rainfall in the regions mainly occurs in July and August when the monsoon depression travels westward. Precipitation has marked seasonal fluctuation. The average annual rainfall based on the 32 years observation is 384.683 mm (15.145 inches), almost all of which occurs in the two months of July and August2.

50. Humidity: July, August and September are the most humid months in the area, whereas May and June are the least humid months. Average monthly relative humidity values at various locations in the project area are 55% (EPD, Punjab November 2008).

C. Ambient Air Quality

51. The primary source of air pollution at the project site is the vehicular emissions, and the key pollutants likely to be found at project proposed locations are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and particulate matter (PM). Other source of air pollution is dust arising from construction activities.

52. In order to determine the air quality of the area , air quality monitoring was carried out by the National Institute of Biological & Genetic Engineering (NIBGE) Faisalabad being EPA approved Lab in the vicinity and has the requisite air sampling device and expertise for collection of samples. FESCO has facilitated NIBGE to collect the ambient air samples from 132Kv Grid Station Factory Areas, Faisalabad included in Tranche-I which is close to propose new 132Kv Grid Station at Faisalabad City in Railway Colony, Faisalabad for establishment of baseline data. (copies of Environmental Monitoring Results are attached at Annex-6).

53. The subproject location of proposed Grid Station is in the Faisalabad City. There does not exist any large industry or any other significant pollution source near these sites/routes either. As a result, the ambient air quality of these sites is expected to be well within the acceptable limits, and no major criteria pollutants are likely to be found in excess of the limits prescribed by national and international standards.

D. Noise

54. As per NEQS, permissible noise level is upto 65dBA when measured with a sound meter at a distance of 7.5m from the source. At City Gird near Railway Colony, Faisalabad, the main source of noise emission from Power Transformers. As per Technical Data of Power Transformer, maximum noise emission at any time during the useful life of Power Transformer is in the range of 70 to 80dBA which is below the permissible limit of NEQS.

55. Noise from vehicles and other powered mechanical equipment is intermittent. Use of Power Equipment at City Gird near Railway Colony, Faisalabad is just once during unloading of Power Transformer and is being of temporary nature. Maintenance vehicle came only on requirement basis. As such there is no noise threat at City Gird near Railway Colony, Faisalabad, where Construction of 132Kv Grid Station at Faisalabad City, Railway Colony, Faisalabad is proposed. Based on professional experience background day time noise levels are probably well below 55dBA. No blasting is to be encountered during execution Tranche-IV works.

2 The 2004 Baseline Survey on Millennium Development Goals in AACs Chapter 6 Faisalabad, Pakistan


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E. Surface Water Resources

56. There are few surface water sources mainly the Rakh Branch Canal which is used for irrigation purposes for agricultural lands in the area.

F. Groundwater Resources

57. The main source of drinking water in the area ,is groundwater which is pumped through hand pumps, pressure pumps and tube wells. The groundwater is also used for irrigation purposes.

G. Groundwater Quality

58. For establishment of baseline data and comparison, samples of ground water were collected from 132Kv Grid Station Factory Areas, Faisalabad included in Tranche-II, which is taken close to proposed and got tested from NIBGE Faisalabad, an EPA approved Lab in the vicinity (Refer to Environmental Monitoring Results attached as Annex-6). For baseline comparison, the samples of Ground Water collected from 132Kv Grid Station Factory Areas, Faisalabad tested in August 2011, August 2012 & January 2013 have been compared to assess the groundwater quality. However comparison of groundwater samples has been made with WHO drinking water standards. Test Results of Nishatabad , Sammundri Road , Jhang Road are also enclosed for reference. The baseline comparison Data for 132Kv Grid Station Factory Areas, Faisalabad is placed at Table 4.1.

Table 0.2: Water Quality Data of Factory Area Faisalabad

132Kv Grid Station Factory Areas Faisalabad (Tranche-II addition Sub-Project)

Comparison Data Sr. No.

Water Quality Parameter Unit

WHO Standard

for Drinking Water

Base Line August 2011 August 2012 January 2013

1. pH - 6.5-8.5 7.56 7.00 7.72

2. Conductivity (ms/cm) NG 1.389 2.17

3. Total Dissolved Salts (TDS)

(mg/l) 1000 (WHO) 889 1388 462

4. Hardness mg/l 500 (WHO) 368 314 410

5. Alkalinity (mg/l) NG 220 102 380

6. Chromium mg/l 0.05 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

7. Lead mg/l 0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

8. Turbidity *FAU NG <1FAU <1FAU <1FAU

9. Total Coliform 0 cfu/100ml Nil (WHO) 50 1960 44

* FAU: Formazin Attenuation Unit

4.1.2 Ecological Resources

A. Wildlife, Fisheries & Aquatic Biology

59. There is no wildlife except jackals, dogs and snakes etc. Common species of birds found in the propsed project area are sparrows, crows, pigeon, dove, tiliar (starling), parrot, quail, pintail and humming bird etc.

60. River Chenab is source of freshwater fishes. Some commercial fisheries operate in the project area.


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B. Terrestrial Habitats, Forests and Protected Species

61. Vegetation cover and trees: Flora of the FESCO territory area has been greatly modified by human acivities of the old open forests of small trees and shrubs. There remains only a few Rakhs or portions of forests which are kept as grazing grounds for cattle etc. Amongst trees, the most important are Kikar (Acacia Arabica), Shisham or Tahli (Delbergiasissoo), Beri (Zizyphus jujube), Toot (Morus alba), Sharin (Albizzia lebbek), Dherek (Melia azeharach), Phulai (Acacia modesta), Pipal (Ficus religiosa) and Bohr (Ficus bengalansis) are planted for shade. The growth in Rakhs is composed mainly of three kind of trees, Jand (Prosopis spicigera), Karir (Capparis aphylla), and Wan (Salvadora oleoides). Occasionally Rero (Acacia ieucophhloea) and Farash (Tamarix articulata) are also found. Pilchhi (Tamarix dioica) is found on moist sandy soil along the river and is used for wicker work & basket making etc.

62. There is wild growth of Mesquite bushes and some Eucalyptus trees, in the areas near the works but natural forest cover has been significantly reduced in the past. Some of the older stands of trees specially fruit trees, still survive the on slaught of urbanization on this previously natural and agricultural area. There is probably little natural vegetation in the project area.

C. Protected Areas/National Sanctuaries

In Pakistan there are several areas of land devoted to the preservation of biodiversity through the dedication of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. There are no protected areas near proposed site.

4.1.3 Economic Development

A. Agriculture

63. The agriculture is by far the main economic activity in the central/southern Punjab. The main crops during Rabi are wheat, gram, rape, mustard, barley and oil seeds. In Kharif, cotton, jawar, sugarcane, bajra, maize and rice are grown. In addition, there are subsidiary crops known as Zaid Rabi like Kharbooza, tobacco and potatoes and Zaid Kharif like potatoes and chilies. The main fruits grown are mangoes, date, malta, orange, water and musk melon, guava, citrus, falsa, jaman and pomegranate. In the beginning of the cultivation era, the inhabitants used to eat Pilu and Bair, the only wild fruits that grows intermittently. With the introduction of canal irrigation mango and other fruits are being grown on commercial basis. Wheat, cotton, sugarcane and rice are the major crops, whereas mango and citrus are the major fruits of the area. As per cropping pattern, wheat and sugarcane are the highest grown crops in the area.

B. Industry

64. Faisalabad is industrial hub of the country and is famous for textile oriented industry. Textile and sugar mills are spread all over in the region. There are many large industrial units in the territory of FESCO. These units manufacture agriculture machinery, engines and turbines, textile machinery, printing machinery, & metal. Besides, there are units of canning and preservation of food, edible oils, beverages, metal and wood furniture, rubber products. M-3 Industrial Zone is being established in the vicinity of Faisalabad.

C. Transportation

65. A railway network is available in territory of FESCO. The main Karachi-Peshawar railway line passes through Shorkot. Similarly wide road network is also available. Faisalabad being central city, is linked through M-3 motorway. For air traffic, there is an International airport at Faisalabad.


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Pakistan International Airlines and other air companies operate regular flights from Faisalabad other parts of the country as well as on international routes. Subproject Location is near to Faisalabad to Faisalabad Express Way.

4.1.4 Social and Cultural Resources

A. Population Communities and Employment

66. According to 1998 census of Pakistan, total population of Faisalabad District was 5,429,547, of which almost 42 5 were in Faisalabad City. According recent enmuration, Poulation of Faisalabad Disstrict has increased to 7,000,000. As emerged from 1998 Census the population of civil divisions of Faisalabad is predominantly Muslim, i.e. 93.9%. The next higher percentage is of Christians with 5.8%, followed by Ahmadis 0.2%. While other minorities like Hindu (Jati), Scheduled castes etc. are very small in number. Punjabi is the predominant languages being spoken in the district, representing 86.2% of the population, followed by Urdu, Pushto and Siraiki spoken by 10.2, 1.9 and 0.4%.

67. Of the total economically active population, nearly 52.6% were self employed (including farming and trade), 27.1% private employees and 14.4% government employees.

68. The main occupation of women in rural areas of Faisalabad civil division are house-keeping which includes attending to the cattle, extracting butter and ghee from milk, weaving and sewing of family clothes. In addition they generally help their men-folk on farms with the lighter duties like transplanting of seedlings, threshing and winnowing of grains and sometimes they also help in harvesting. In city women are house-wives or work as professional’s doctors, nurses, teaching and in offices.

B. Education and Literacy

69. The literacy ratio has increased from 31.8% in 1991 to 51.9 % in 1998. The literacy ratio for males is 60.9% as against 42.2% for females (Source: Punjab Development Statistics, Bureau of Statistics Punjab, 2009)

70. Faisalabad being third largest city of Pakistan is famous for educational institutions. The world famous and the oldest University of the agriculture are located in Faisalabad. Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology is best agriculture institute, is playing a vital role for agriculture research. G.C University, Madina University, UET Campus are leading universities in Faisalabad. Punjab Medical College is a leading medical institute in the city. Number of educational institutions and their enrolment 1997-98 is given in the Table-4.2:

Table 0.3: Educational Institutions by Level of Education, 2009

Institute Enrolment Teaching Staff Name of Institute Civil District

Male Female Male Female Male Female

Primary Faisalabad 1,038 848 173,550 122,091 3,836 2,630

Middle Faisalabad 130 301 53,723 103,515 1,574 2,965

High/Secondary Faisalabad 199 147 137,756 102,990 3,955 2,628

Higher Secondary (Class XI-XII)

Faisalabad 19 27 3,378 4,707 196 254

Intermediate and Degree Colleges

Faisalabad 41 43 37,712 39,107 1,291 923


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Source: Punjab Development Statistics, Bureau of Statistics Punjab, 2009

C. Health Facilities

71. Ample medical and health facilities are available in civil district of Faisalabad. D.H.Q & T.H.Q hospitals are established at District & Tehsil Headquarters respectively. In rural areas dispensaries & rural health centers are functional (See Table 4.3).

72. Allied Hospital, Punjab Institute of Cardiology, Pinum & TB Hospital are some of the famous hospitals in the area. There are also other hospitals of voluntary organizations which provide health cover to the general public. Hakims and Homeopathic doctors are also practicing in the city.

Table 0.4: Number of Health Institutions with Bed Capacity, 2008

Institute Civil District Number Beds capacity

Hospitals Faisalabad 24 3,344

Dispensary Faisalabad 129 --

Rural Health Centre Faisalabad 18 252

Basic Health Centre Faisalabad 171 336

T.B. Clinic Faisalabad 2 --

Sub-Health Centers Faisalabad 35 --

M.C.H Centers Faisalabad 6 --


D. Cultural Heritage and Community Structure

73. There are no official heritage sites or historic, religious or archeologically important sites located in the subproject works areas. There are no major historic or archaeological feature of note but there a few places of worship i.e. mosques within about 500m of the works.

4.2 AUGMENTATION/EXTENSION OF EXISTING GRID STATION SUBPROJECT ( TOBA TEK SINGH DISTRICT)

74. In Toba Tek Singh District , at 02 No locations 31.5/40MVA Power Transformers (P/T) (Toba & Kamalia) are replaced (augmention) while at 02 No locations 20/26 MVA P/T (Toba & Pir Mahal) are added (extension) which have the similar Environment .


A. Physiography and Geology

75. Toba Tek Singh emerged as a separate district on the map of Punjab with effect from 1st July, 1982 after detaching it from Faisalabad District and is lies between 30°-33’ to 31°-23’ North latitude and 72°-08’ to 72°-148’ E longitudes. Toba Tek singh is surrounderd on the north & west by district Jhang and Faisalabad and on south, river Ravi makes a natural boundry and separates it from the district Sahiwal and partially district Khanewal.

Intermediate Colleges Faisalabad 11 17 2371 2874 168 267

Degree Colleges Faisalabad 56 40 54,841 51,843 1,925 930

Mosque Schools Faisalabad 129 --- 6818 --- 158 ---


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76. Topography of the Project Area is totally flat with mild slope from North to South. Project Area is located 500 to 600 feet above the mean sea level. The soil of area is fertile. The soil in the Project Area is rich alluvial loam. In Jhang district soil is part of Sandal Bar except rock that is not in Project Area. Good quality Sand is abundantly availbele in the river bed Ravi and Chenab and used as building material.

77. Almost all the area is cultivatable land (both tehsils) except in the north near Rabwah and Chenab Nagar where the land turns rocky as it approaches the Kirana hills. The western portion of the district holds the Thal Desert, which starts in Mari Shah Sakhira and extends to banks of the Jhelum River far to the west in the districts of Khushab and Bhakkar. There is also an area known as the Sandal Bar on the extreme east. The area along side the banks of rivers Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum is called Hitthar (area in which flood water reaches), while the upland area between the bars and Hitthar is called Utar.

78. The geology of the proposed project region is closely related to the formation process of Himalayan ranges resulting in intense deformation with complex folding, high angle strike-slip faults and crust thickening expressed in a series of thrust faults. The important tectonic changes which have had so much influence in the region are feebly visible particularly in the Indus Plain, and it is only by considering the geology on a broader regional scale.


79. The climate of most parts of the Project Area is hot and dry in the summer and cold and dry in winter. The surface of the district presents three distinct levels (Thal's sand dunes on the extreme west, a low lying river valley in the centre and the Sandal Bar on the extreme east). The river of Ravi is passing near Kamalia which is linked with Trimmu Sidhnai Link Canal with rest of souther Pujab at Sidhnai .

80. Temperature: Project area falls in central Punjab. Being flat topography, essential climate features are the same. The maximum temperature in summer reaches 44ºC. In winter the minimum is 1ºC. The mean maximum and minimum temperatures in summer are 41ºC and 27ºC; and in winter 19ºC and 4ºC respectively. The summer season starts from April and continues till October. May, June and July are the hottest months. The winter season on the other hand starts from November and continues till March, December, January and February are the coldest months.

81. Rainfall: The rainy season starts in July and ends in September. Annual average precipation in both the districts Toba Tek Singh is 372.3 milimeters (Pakistan Meteorological Department Karachi 1961-90). More rains occur in July and August than any other months. Most of the winter rains are received in the months of January, February and March.

82. Humidity: July, August and September are the most humid months in the area, whereas May and June are the least humid months. Average monthly relative humidity values at various locations of both districts in the project area are 55% (EPD, Punjab November 2008).


83. The primary source of air pollution at the project sites, is the vehicular emissions, and the key pollutants likely to be found at project proposed locations are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and particulate matter (PM). Other source of air pollution is dust arising from construction activities.

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in the vicinity and has the requisite air sampling device and expertise for collection of samples. FESCO has facilitated NIBGE to collect the ambient air samples from 132Kv Grid Station Kamalia District Toba Tek Singh included in Tranche-II. Data of 132Kv Grid Station Kamalia can be applicable for the proposed subproject for establishment of baseline data (copies of Environmental Monitoring Results are attached at Annex-6).

85. The subproject location lies in the District Toba Tek Singh. The subproject locations are well outside the metropolitan centers. There does not exist any large industry or any other significant pollution source near these sites/routes either. As a result, the ambient air quality of these sites is expected to be well within the acceptable limits, and no major criteria pollutants are likely to be found in excess of the limits prescribed by national and international standards.

D. Noise

86. As per NEQS, permissible noise level is upto 65dBA when measured with a sound meter at a distance of 7.5 m from the source. At proposed subprojects the main source of noise emission are the construction activities. Noise from vehicles and other powered mechanical equipment is intermittent. Use of Power Equipment at proposed subproject site is just once during unloading of material and is being of temporary nature. Maintenance vehicle came only on requirement basis. As such there is no noise threat at the proposed subproject site. Based on professional experience background day time noise levels are probably well below 55dBA. No blasting is to be encountered during Tranche-IV works.

87. DISCOs have carried out noise level measurements at various sub stations and transmission line locations within the system. These analyses showed that Leq values are much below the 85dBA limit prescribed under the NEQs established by the EPA or the 75dBA used by DISCOs/NTDC/PEPCO in the equipment specifications. Typical values were: average 46.21dBA; high 63.14dBA; and low 34.35dBA. Based on professional experience background, day time noise levels are probably well below 55dBA. No blasting is to be encountered during execution of Tranche-III works.


88. There are few surface water sources mainly the Jhelum and Chenab which is used for irrigation purposes for agricultural lands in the area. The canals (i.e. Burala Branch, Lower Gugera Branch & Jhang Branch) and Distribution system from these two sources is the main irrigation system in the Project Area.


89. The main source of drinking water in the area is groundwater, which is pumped through hand pumps, pressure pumps and tube wells. The groundwater (tubewells) are also used for irrigation purposes.


90. For establishment of baseline data and to assess the ground water quality, samples of ground water were collected from 132Kv Grid Station Kamalia District Toba Tek singh included in Tranche-II, which is close to proposed subprojects, and got tested from NIBGE Faisalabad, an EPA approved Lab in the vicinty (Refer to Environmental Monitoring Results attached at Annex-6). For baseline establishment, the sample of Ground Water collected from 132Kv Grid Station Kamalia District Toba Tek singh has been tested to assess the groundwater quality. However comparison of


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groundwater sample has been made with WHO drinking water standards. The baseline comparison Data for Kamalia District Toba Tek singh is placed in Table 4.4.

Table 0.4: Water Quality Data

132Kv Grid Station Kamalia District Toba Tek singh (Tranche-II addition Sub-Project) Sr.

No. Water Quality

Parameter Unit WHO Standard for Drinking Water

January 2012 June 2012 January 2013

1. pH - 6.5-8.5 7.24 6.86 7.35

2. Conductivity (ms/cm) NG 0.848 0.977 0.704


(mg/l) 1000 (WHO) 542 625 450

4. Hardness mg/l 500 (WHO) 344 350 394


6. Chromium mg/l 0.05 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

7. Lead mg/l 0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

8. Turbidity *FAU NG <1 FAU <1 FAU <1 FAU

9. Total Coliform 0 cfu/100ml

Nil (WHO) 105 16




91. The wildlife in the project area is jackals, dogs and snakes etc. Common species of birds found in the project area are sparrows, crows, pigeon, dove, tiliar (starling), parrot, quail, pintail and humming bird etc.


92. Vegetation cover and trees: The district's trees consist of jand (Prosopis spicigera), karir (Capparis aphylla), beri (Zizyphus jujuba), van (Salvadora oleoides), kikar (Acacia nilotica), shisham (Dalbergia sissoo) and aak (Calotropois spp). Various herbs can also be found, including harmal, akrey and bathoo.

93. Protected areas / National sanctuaries: In Pakistan there are several areas of land devoted to the preservation of biodiversity through the dedication of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. There are no protected areas near proposed site.


A. Agriculture

94. District Toba Tek Singh is one of the best producer of orange "locally known as kenno". It contributes towards export standard quality of orange produced in all Pakistan. The majority of people living in this district have profession of agriculture and it produce several kind of agricultural


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and dairy products like meat, eggs, cotton, maize, several pulses, peach, guava, tomato, melon, water melon, mango, tobacco and onion.

95. The main crops are Sugarcane, Wheat, Cotton, Rice (cleaned), Maize and Gram in the district. Besides, Jawar, Ground nut, Moong, Mash, Masoor, Oil Seed such as rape/mustard and sun flower are grown in minor quantities in the district. Citrus, Mangoes, Guavas and Dates are main fruits grown in the district. Besides, Pomegranate and Banana are also grown in minor quantities in the district. Potatoes, Turnip, Onion, Cauliflower, Carrot, Ladyfinger and Peas are main vegetables grown in Toba Tek Singh District.

B. Industry

96. Different types of industrial units are present in the district including Agricultural, Implements, Cement Products, Chip/Straw Board, Cold Storage, Cotton Ginning & Pressing, Dairy Products, Doubling of Yarn, Electric Goods, Flour Mills, Foundry Products, PVC Pipe, Rice Mills, Sizing of Yarn, Solvent Oil Extraction, Sugar, Surgical Cotton / Bandages, Tannery, Textile Composite, Textile Spinning, Textile Weaving, Unani Medicines, Vegetable Ghee / Cooking Oil and Woollen Textile Spinning /Weaving. These industries are contributing towards the Gross domestic product (GDP) of the country.

C. Tourism

97. Various attractions are present in both the districts. A forest park with the name of Manzoor Elahi Forest Park has been established by the Government of Punjab for the citizens of Toba Tek Singh. It is located on Jhang Road at a distance of approximately 1km from the old “Chungi”. The park comprises beautiful plantation, vast play grounds, recreational facilities for children, and tiled pathways. Citizens of Toba Tek Singh find the forest park a rejuvenating reprieve and visit it in large numbers.

D. Transportation

98. The total metalled road-lengths Toba Tek Singh District are 1,024 . District Head Quarter are linked with Faisalabad, Multan, Sahiwal , & Khanewal through metalled roads. Similarly Toba Tek Singh is linked with Faisalabad , Shorkot and Khanewal through railway network.



99. The total population of Toba Tek Singh was 1,621,593 (table 1/page47 of District Census Report of Toba Tek Singh) as compares to 1,134,572 (1981) having average growth rate of 2.12 %. Total area of District Toba Tek Singh is 3,252 Sq. Km. which gives ppulation density of 499 person per square kilometers. Urban population of the district was 305,411 or 18.8 % of the total population of the district. As emerged from 1998 Census ,the population of district is predomnantly Muslim .i.e 97 percent.The next percentage is of Christian with 2.8 % , follwed by Ahmadies 0.1 %.Punjabi is the predominant language being spoken in the distrct , representing 98.9 per cent of the population followed by Urdu ,Pushto,Siraiki as 0.3%, 0.3% & 0.2% respectively.

100. The population of the District Toba Tek Singh consist of self-employed (including farming and trade), private employees and government employees.

101. The main occupation of women in rural areas of Toba Tek Singh is house-keeping which includes attending to the cattle, extracting butter and ghee from milk, weaving and sewing of family


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clothes. In addition they generally help their men-folk on farms with the lighter duties like transplanting of seedlings, threshing and winnowing of grains and sometimes they also help in harvesting. In city women are house-wives or work as professional’s doctors, nurses, teaching and in offices.

B. Education and Literacy:

102. The literacy ratio of both the Toba Tek Singh District is very high and counted amongst top cities of Pakistan. Literacy rate of Toba Tek Singh District incresed from 30.3 % (1981) to 50.5 % (1998). Toba Tek Singh districts have number of educational institutions(Table 4.5).



Some of the major educational Insitutions are shown in Table 4.6.

Table 0.6: Educational Institutions Sr. No Name of Institute 1. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Sub Camp 2. CCAPS the new COMSAT University 3. Govt Municipal Degree College Toba Tek Singh 4. Govt PST college Kamalia 5. Govt College of commerence in Toba Tek Singh, Gojra, Kamalia 6. Allama Iqbal College Gojra 7 Jinah Public School (JPS)Toba Tek Singh

C. Health Facilities:

103. Sufficient medical and health facilities are available in both the districts. District Headquarter Hospital and Tehsil Headquarter Hospital are established at District & Tehsil Headquarters respectively. In rural areas dispensaries & rural health centers are functional. There are also other hospitals of voluntary organizations which provide health cover to the general public. Table 4.7 shows the no of health insitutions of Toba Tek Singh districts



Primary Toba Tek Singh 527 421 9,513 9,051 379 156

Middle Toba Tek Singh 91 192 1,539 408 125 40

High/Secondary Toba Tek Singh 78 59 7,974 8,643 254 116


Toba Tek Singh 5 7 4,534 --- 127 ---


Toba Tek Singh 15 10 37,712 39,107 1,291 923

Intermediate Colleges Toba Tek Singh 7 3 2371 2874 168 267

Degree Colleges Toba Tek Singh 8 7 54,841 51,843 1,925 930

Mosque Schools Toba Tek Singh 86 --- 6818 --- 158 ---


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Table 0.7: Number of Health Institutions with Bed Capacity, 01-01-2008


Hospitals Toba Tek Singh 4 1,400

Dispensary Toba Tek Singh 25 --

Rural Health Centre Toba Tek Singh 7 122

Basic Health Centre Toba Tek Singh 69 132

T.B. Clinic Toba Tek Singh 1 --

Sub-Health Centers Toba Tek Singh 20 --

M.C.H Centers Toba Tek Singh 3 --


D. Cultural Heritage and Community Structure:

104. No official heritage sites or historic, religious or archeologically important sites are located in the subproject works areas. There are no major historic or archaeological feature of note but there a few places of worship i.e. mosques within about 500m of the works.

4.3 AUGMENTATION/EXTENSION OF EXISTING GRID STATION SUBPROJECT (CHINIOT & JHANG DISTRICT)

105. There are (02 No) subprojects recently detached in Chiniot District and (05 No) in Jhang District, at Bhamb 20/26 MVA Extension and Khewa 10/13 MVA Extension. In Chiniot 02 No. 31.5/40MVA augmentation, Kamal Pur, Bhawana & barana Extension of 20/26 MVA & at Lalian Extension of 10/13 MVA Power which have the similar Environment

4.3.1 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT


106. Jhang is one of the oldest districts on the subcontinent and is lies between 30°-27’ to 31°-59’ North latitude and 71°-37’ to 73°-13’ E longitudes.Jhang is bordered by Sargodha District to the north, Gujranwala District to the northeast, Faisalabad District and Toba Tek Singh District to the east, Khanewal and Muzaffargarh District to the south, Leiah District and Bhakkar District to the west, and Khushab District to the northwest.

107. Topography of the Project Area is totally flat with mild slope from North to South. Project Area is located 500 to 600 feet above the mean sea level. The soil of area is fertile. The soil in the Project Area is rich alluvial loam. In Jhang district soil is part of Sandal Bar except rock that is not in Project Area. Good quality Sand is abundantly availbele in the river bed Ravi and Chenab and used as building material.

108. Almost all the area is cultivatable land (both districts) except in the north near Rabwah and Chenab Nagar where the land turns rocky as it approaches the Kirana hills. The western portion of the district holds the Thal Desert, which starts in Mari Shah Sakhira and extends to banks of the Jhelum River far to the west in the districts of Khushab and Bhakkar. There is also an area known as the Sandal Bar on the extreme east. The area along side the banks of rivers Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum is called Hitthar (area in which flood water reaches), while the upland area between the bars and Hitthar is called Utar.


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109. The geology of the proposed project region is closely related to the formation process of Himalayan ranges resulting in intense deformation with complex folding, high angle strike-slip faults and crust thickening expressed in a series of thrust faults. The important tectonic changes which have had so much influence in the region are feebly visible particularly in the Indus Plain, and it is only by considering the geology on a broader regional scale.


110. The climate of most parts of the Project Area is hot and dry in the summer and cold and dry in winter. The surface of the district presents three distinct levels (Thal's sand dunes on the extreme west, a low lying river valley in the centre and the Sandal Bar on the extreme east). The rivers of Jhelum and Chanab make their way through the district and Trimmu Head-works is the point of their confluence. Mari Shah Sakhira, a big town in the Thal Desert, is the district's hottest area, sometimes exceeding 50OC in June and July.

111. Temperature: Project area falls in central Punjab. Being flat topography, essential climate features are the same. The maximum temperature in summer reaches 44ºC. In winter the minimum is 1ºC. The mean maximum and minimum temperatures in summer are 41ºC and 27ºC; and in winter 19ºC and 4ºC respectively. The summer season starts from April and continues till October. May, June and July are the hottest months. The winter season on the other hand starts from November and continues till March, December, January and February are the coldest months.

112. Rainfall: The rainy season starts in July and ends in September. Annual average precipation in both the district Jhang & Chiniot is 372.3 milimeters (Pakistan Meteorological Department Karachi 1961-90). More rains occur in July and August than any other months. Most of the winter rains are received in the months of January, February and March.

113. Humidity: July, August and September are the most humid months in the area, whereas May and June are the least humid months. Average monthly relative humidity values at various locations of both districts in the project area are 55% (EPD, Punjab November 2008).


114. The primary source of air pollution at the project sites, is the vehicular emissions, and the key pollutants likely to be found at project proposed locations are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and particulate matter (PM). Other source of air pollution is dust arising from construction activities.

115. In order to determine the air quality of the area, air quality monitoring was carried out by the National Institute of Biological & Genetic Engineering (NIBGE) Faisalabad being EPA approved Lab in the vicinity and has the requisite air sampling device and expertise for collection of samples. FESCO has facilitated NIBGE to collect the ambient air samples from 132Kv Grid Station Jhang City included in Tranche-II, which is close to Augmentation/Extension Subprojects. Data of 132Kv Grid Station Jhang City can be applicable for the proposed subproject for establishment of baseline data (copies of Environmental Monitoring Results are attached at Annex-6).

116. The subproject location lies in the Districts Jhang & Chiniot . The subproject locations are well outside the metropolitan centers. There does not exist any large industry or any other significant pollution source near these sites/routes either. As a result, the ambient air quality of these sites is expected to be well within the acceptable limits, and no major criteria pollutants are likely to be found in excess of the limits prescribed by national and international standards.


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D. Noise

117. As per NEQS, permissible noise level is upto 65dBA when measured with a sound meter at a distance of 7.5 m from the source. At proposed subprojects the main source of noise emission are the construction activities. Noise from vehicles and other powered mechanical equipment is intermittent. Use of Power Equipment at proposed subproject site is just once during unloading of material and is being of temporary nature. Maintenance vehicle came only on requirement basis. As such there is no noise threat at the proposed subproject site. Based on professional experience background day time noise levels are probably well below 55dBA. No blasting is to be encountered during Tranche-IV works.

118. DISCOs have carried out noise level measurements at various sub stations and transmission line locations within the system. These analyses showed that Leq values are much below the 85dBA limit prescribed under the NEQs established by the EPA or the 75dBA used by DISCOs/NTDC/PEPCO in the equipment specifications. Typical values were: average 46.21dBA; high 63.14dBA; and low 34.35dBA. Based on professional experience background, day time noise levels are probably well below 55dBA. No blasting is to be encountered during execution of Tranche-IV works.


119. There are few surface water sources mainly the Jhelum and Chenab which is used for irrigation purposes for agricultural lands in the area. The canals (i.e. Jhang Branch & Link Canals) and Distribution system from these two sources is the main irrigation system in the Project Area.


120. The main source of drinking water in the area is groundwater, which is pumped through hand pumps, pressure pumps and tube wells. The groundwater (tubewells) are also used for irrigation purposes.


121. For establishment of baseline data and to assess the ground water quality, samples of ground water were collected from 132Kv Grid Station Jhang City included in Tranche-II, which is close to proposed subprojects, and got tested from NIBGE Faisalabad, an EPA approved Lab in the vicinty (Refer to Environmental Monitoring Results attached at Annex-6). For baseline establishment, the sample of Ground Water collected from 132Kv Grid Station Jhang has been tested to assess the groundwater quality. However comparison of groundwater sample has been made with WHO drinking water standards. The baseline comparison Data for Jhang city is placed in Table 4.8.


132Kv Grid Station Jhang City (Tranche-II addition Sub-Project) Sr.

No. Water Quality



1. pH - 6.5-8.5 7.14 7.17 7.34

2. Conductivity (ms/cm) NG .1385 .1336 .156


(mg/l) 1000 (WHO) 886 855 995


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132Kv Grid Station Jhang City (Tranche-II addition Sub-Project) Sr.

No. Water Quality



4. Hardness mg/l 500 (WHO) 612 268 596


6. Chromium mg/l 0.05 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01

7. Lead mg/l 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01

8. Turbidity *FAU NG < 1FAU < 1FAU < 1FAU

9. Total Coliform 0 cfu/100ml

Nil (WHO) 280 1650 80




122. The wildlife in the project area is jackals, dogs and snakes etc. Common species of birds found in the project area are sparrows, crows, pigeon, dove, tiliar (starling), parrot, quail, pintail and humming bird etc.



124. Protected areas / National sanctuaries: In Pakistan there are several areas of land devoted to the preservation of biodiversity through the dedication of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. There are no protected areas near proposed site.


A. Agriculture

125. The main crops of District Jhang during Rabi are Wheat, Gram, Barley, Toria , Sarsoon & Tobacco and in Kharif Cotton, Sugarcane, Jowar, Bajra and Mash .The main fruits grown in Jhang District are citrus, mangoes, kinos and dates.Most of the gardens are located in canal irrigated area.The pricipal vegitables grown in the district are Tinda, Karela, Lady Finger, Kalitori, Ghia, Kadu, tomato, potato, onion and sanich.

B. Industry

126. Different types of industrial units are present in the district including Agricultural, Implements, Cement Products, Chip/Straw Board, Cold Storage, Cotton Ginning & Pressing, Dairy Products, Doubling of Yarn, Electric Goods, Flour Mills, Foundry Products, PVC Pipe, Rice Mills, Sizing of Yarn, Solvent Oil Extraction, Sugar, Surgical Cotton / Bandages, Tannery, Textile Composite, Textile Spinning, Textile Weaving, Unani Medicines, Vegetable Ghee / Cooking Oil and Woollen Textile Spinning /Weaving. These industries are contributing towards the Gross domestic product (GDP) of the country.


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C. Tourism

127. Various attractions are present in both the districts. Jhang District is home to the tomb of the heroine of a famous love story, Heer Ranjha. Heer's tomb lies just north of Jhang on the way to Faisalabad. An annual fair is held at her tomb. Trimmu Barrage is one of best recreational place in distrcit Jhang.

E. Transportation

128. The total metalled road-lengths Jhang District is 804 Km . District Head Quarters are linked with Faisalabad, Multan, Sahiwal, Khanewal, Bhakkar, Layyah and Sargodha through metalled roads. Similarly both the districts are linked with Sargodha, Shorkot and Khanewal through railway network.



129. The total population of Jhang was 2,834,545 (table 1/page47 of District Census Report of Jhang) as compares to 1,970,944 (1981) having average growth rate of 2.16 %. Total area of District Jhang is 8,809 Sq. Km. which gives ppulation density of 321 person per square kilometers. Urban population of the district was 662,990 or 23.4.8 % of the total population of the district. As emerged from 1998 Census ,the population of district is predomnantly Muslim .i.e 98 percent.The next percentage is of Ahmadies with 1.5 % , follwed by christian 0.5 %. Punjabi is the predominant language being spoken in the distrct , representing 95.9 per cent of the population followed by Urdu ,Pushto,Siraiki as 3.3%, 0.4% & 0.1% respectively.

130. The population of the both the districts consist of self-employed (including farming and trade), private employees and government employees.

131. The main occupation of women in rural areas of Chiniot and Jhang civil districts are house-keeping which includes attending to the cattle, extracting butter and ghee from milk, weaving and sewing of family clothes. In addition they generally help their men-folk on farms with the lighter duties like transplanting of seedlings, threshing and winnowing of grains and sometimes they also help in harvesting. In city women are house-wives or work as professional’s doctors, nurses, teaching and in offices.

B. Education and Literacy:

132. The literacy ratio of both the Chiniot & Jhang District is very high and counted amongst top cities of Pakistan. Literacy rate of Jhang District incresed from 20.3 % (1981) to 37.1 % (1998). Both the districts have number of educational institutions(Table 4.9).




Primary Jhang 1044 1462 135,290 1,18,791 3,229 3,257

Middle Jhang 129 141 42,004 35,449 1,229 1,161

High/Secondary Jhang 116 46 70,743 32,382 1,971 793


Jhang 11 7 2,009 844 98 46


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Some of the major educational Insitutions are shown in Table 4.10.

Table 0.10: Educational Institutions Sr. No Name of Institute 1. Faran Model College, Jhang 2. CCAPS the new COMSAT University 3. Chenab College, Jhang 4. Faisalabad College for Women University 5. I-Soft College Of Commerce And Computer Sciences Jhang

C. Health Facilities:

133. Sufficient medical and health facilities are available in both the districts. District Headquarter Hospital and Tehsil Headquarter Hospital are established at District & Tehsil Headquarters respectively. In rural areas dispensaries & rural health centers are functional. There are also other hospitals of voluntary organizations which provide health cover to the general public. Table 4.11 shows the no of health insitutions of both the districts i.e. Chiniot & Jhang


Number of Health Institutions with Bed Capacity, 2008


Hospitals Jhang 11 616

Dispensary Jhang 49 6

Rural Health Centre Jhang 16 300

Basic Health Centre Jhang 101 188

T.B. Clinic Jhang 2 --

Sub-Health Centers Jhang 45 --

M.C.H Centers Jhang 8 --

D. Cultural Heritage and Community Structure:

No official heritage sites or historic, religious or archeologically important sites are located in the subproject works areas. There are no major historic or archaeological feature of note but there a few places of worship i.e. mosques within about 500m of the works.

4.4 EXTENSION OF 1 No 20/26 MVA POWER TRANSFORMER BHAKKAR (BHAKKAR DISTRICT)

134. This subproject comprises of Extension of 1 No 20/26 MVA Power Transformer at 132 KV Grid Station Bhakkar .


Jhang 18 12 11,947 7,222 536 196

Intermediate Colleges Jhang 8 6 2,390 1,045 230 67

Degree Colleges Jhang 10 6 9,557 6,177 306 129

Mosque Schools Jhang 202 --- 12,562 --- 270 ---


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135. Bhakkar is located at 31˚37’60 N 71˚4’0E at an elevation of 159 m above mean sea level and lies on the left bank of the Indus river. The district was created in 1981 with Bhakkar city (known as Bakhar in Thalochi dialect of Punjabi language) as the capital. It is an area of 3,134 square miles (8,120 km2), most of it lies in the desolate plain of the Thal, but the Kachhi or strip of riverine land along the Indus is of great fertility. Its area consists of riverine tract along the Indus called Kacha and the Thal historically called Chol-e-Jalali. Most of its area comprises greater Thal. Mankera in centre of The Great. Thal is a place of great antiquity.

136. The Indus Valley is that part of the district which lies between two high banks of Indus River. The area close to the main stream is called as “Kacha” and beyond that is known as “Pacca”. The entire area is generally called as “Nasheb”. The floods in Indus, supply water to the cultivated land of “Kacha” area of the district. Thal , the sandy desert and prairie lies above the high banks of the Indus River.


137. Meteorology: The climate of most parts of the Project Area is arid to semi-arid characterized by four seasons in a year, that is, winter from Mid-November to February, spring during March and April summer from May to Mid-September and autumn from Mid-September to Mid-November. There exist several meteorological stations in the project area; data recorded at some of these stations is provided in the following sections.

138. Temperature: Project area falls in Punjab. Being flat topography, essential climate features are the same. The maximum temperature in summer reaches 44°C. In winter the minimum is 1°C. The mean maximum and minimum temperatures in summer are 41°C and 27°C; and in winter 19°C and 4°C respectively. The summer season starts from April and continues till October. May, June and July are the hottest months. The winter season on the other hand starts from November and continues till March, December, January and February are the coldest months.

139. Rainfall: The rainy season starts in July and ends in September. More rains occur in July and August than any other months. Most of the winter rains are received in the months of January, February and March.


140. The primary source of air pollution at the project sites is the vehicular emissions, and the key pollutants likely to be found at project proposed locations are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and particulate matter (PM). Other source of air pollution is dust arising from construction activities.

141. In order to determine the air quality of the area, air quality monitoring was carried out by the National Institute of Biological & Genetic Engineering (NIBGE) Faisalabad being EPA approved Lab and has the requisite air sampling device and expertise for collection of samples. FESCO has facilitated NIBGE to collect the ambient air samples from 132Kv Grid Stations Havali Bahadar Shah District Jhang included in Tranche-I, which is close to proposed subproject. Data of 132Kv Grid Station Havali Bahadar Shah District Jhang can be applicable for 132 KV Grid Station Bhakkar for establishment of baseline data (copies of Environmental Monitoring Results are attached at Annex-6).


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142. The subproject locations are well outside the metropolitan centers. There does not exist any large industry or any other significant pollution source near these sites/routes either. As a result, the ambient air quality of these sites is expected to be well within the acceptable limits, and no major criteria pollutants are likely to be found in excess of the limits prescribed by national and international standards.

D. Noise

143. As per NEQS, permissible noise level is upto 65dBA when measured with a sound meter at a distance of 7.5m from the source. At proposed subprojects the main source of noise emission are the construction activities. Noise from vehicles and other powered mechanical equipment is intermittent. Use of power equipment’s at proposed subproject is just once during unloading of material and is being of temporary nature. Maintenance vehicle came only on requirement basis. As such there is no noise threat at the proposed subproject sites, where construction activities are being proposed.

144. DISCOs have carried out noise level measurements at various sub stations and transmission line locations within the system. These analyses showed that Leq values much below the 85dBA limit prescribed under the NEQs established by the EPA or the 75dBA used by DISCOs/NTDC/PEPCO in the equipment specifications. Typical values were: average 46.21dBA; high 63.14dBA; and low 34.35dBA. Based on professional experience background day time noise levels are probably well below 55dBA. No blasting is to be encountered during Tranche-IV works.


145. The major surface water source in the area is Indus River, flows right side of the Bhakkar District. In addition to that there are few other surface water sources, which are used for irrigation purposes for agricultural lands in the area.


146. The main source of drinking water in the area is groundwater, which is pumped through hand pumps, pressure pumps and tube wells. The groundwater is also used for irrigation purposes.


147. For establishment of baseline data and to assess the ground water quality, samples of ground water were collected from the 132Kv Grid Station Havali Bahadar Shah District Jhang included in Tranche-I, which is close to proposed subproject, and got tested from NIBGE Faisalabad, an EPA approved Lab in the city (Refer to Environmental Monitoring Results attached at Annex-6). For baseline establishment, the sample of Ground Water was collected from 132Kv Grid Station Havali Bahadar Shah District Jhang and tested to assess the groundwater quality. Data of Havali Bahadar Shah Grid Station can be applicable for proposed subprojects due to close proximity. However comparison of groundwater sample has been made with WHO drinking water standards. The baseline comparison Data for Havali Bahadar Shah District Jhang is placed at Table 4.12.


Sr. No.


WHO Standard for Drinking

Water

132Kv Grid Station Havelli Bahadar Shah District

Jhang (Tranche-I addition Sub-

Project)


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June 2011 January 2012

1. pH - 6.5-8.5 7.42 7.22

2. Conductivity (ms/cm) NG 1.074 -


(mg/l) 1000 (WHO) 687 835

4. Hardness mg/l 500 (WHO) 248 352

5. Alkalinity (mg/l) NG 244 154

6. Chromium mg/l 0.05 <0.01 <0.01

7. Lead mg/l 0.01 <0.01 <0.01

8. Turbidity *FAU NG < 1 FAU < 1 FAU

9. Total Coliform 0 cfu/100ml Nil (WHO) 540 80




148. There is no wildlife except jackals, dogs and snakes etc. Common species of birds found in the project area are sparrows, crows, pigeon, dove, tiliar (starling), parrot, quail, pintail and humming bird etc.



150. There is wild growth of Mesquite bushes and some Eucalyptus trees in the areas near the works but natural forest cover has been significantly reduced in the past. Some of the older stands of trees specially fruit trees, still survive the onslaught of urbanization on this previously natural and agricultural area. There is probably little natural vegetation in the project area.

151. Protected areas / National Sanctuaries: In Pakistan there are several areas of land devoted to the preservation of biodiversity through the dedication of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. There are no protected areas near proposed subproject sites.


152. Agriculture: The agriculture is by far the main economic activity in the central/ southern Punjab. The main crops during Rabi are wheat, gram, rape, mustard, barley and oil seeds. In Kharif, cotton, jawar, sugarcane, bajra, maize and rice are grown. In addition, there are subsidiary crops known as Zaid Rabi like Kharbooza, tobacco and potatoes and Zaid Kharif like potatoes and chilies. The main fruits grown are mangoes, date, malta, orange, water and musk melon, guava, citrus, falsa, jaman and pomegranate. In the beginning of the cultivation era the inhabitants used to eat Pilu and Bair, the only wild fruits that grows intermittently. With the introduction of canal irrigation mango and other fruits are being grown on commercial basis. Wheat, cotton, sugarcane and rice are the major crops, whereas mango and citrus are the major fruits of the area. As per cropping pattern, wheat and sugarcane are the highest grown crops in the area.


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153. Industry: Different types of industrial units are present in the district including cotton ginning & pressing, dairy products, rice and four mills, brick kilns etc. However, the agriculture is the main stream activities in the areas. These industries are contributing towards the Gross domestic product (GDP) of the country.

154. Transportation: The mode of transport in the local areas are through vans, motorbikes, ching chi rickshaws, buses etc., people of the areas used all mode of transport for their purposes.



155. According to the official website of District Bhakkar, it has a population of almost 1278,000 and was given status of district in 1982. Saraiki is main language of people in the area .Urdu and Punjabi are next to Saraiki languages.

156. The population of the district consist of self-employed (including farming and trade), private employees and government employees.

157. The main occupation of women in rural areas are house-keeping which includes attending to the cattle, extracting butter and ghee from milk, weaving and sewing of family clothes. In addition they generally help their men-folk on farms with the lighter duties like transplanting of seedlings, threshing and winnowing of grains and sometimes they also help in harvesting. In city women are house-wives or work as professional’s doctors, nurses, teaching and in offices.


158. According to the official website of District Bhakkar, the literacy ratio of the district is has incresed from 17.7% (1981) to 34.2% (1988). Number of educational Insittutuins and their enrolement 2007-08 is given in the table 4.13 below:-



Some of the reputable education institutes of the districts are mentioned below:

• Govt. College Bhakkar



Primary Bhakkar 1482 638 64,291 57,464 1,194 1,368

Middle Bhakkar 76 66 24,703 14,960 745 542

High/Secondary Bhakkar 52 29 32,870 10,290 909 225


Bhakkar 3 4 250 201 28 14


Bhakkar 7 5 3,530 2,138 107 38

Intermediate Colleges Bhakkar 1 2 41 18 3 16

Degree Colleges Bhakkar 6 3 3,489 1951 104 22

Mosque Schools Bhakkar 294 --- 17,178 --- 3062 ---


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• Govt. College Darya Khan, Bhakkar • Govt. College For Women Bhakkar • Govt. College of Commerce Bhakkar • Govt. Degree College Jandanwala, Bhakkar • Orient College of Commerce (Regd) Bhakkar • District Public School and Inter-science College Bhakkar


159. Sufficient medical and health facilities are available around existing Grid Station site. District Head Quarter & Taulka Head Quarter hospitals are established at District & Tehsil Headquarters respectively. In rural areas dispensaries & rural health centers are functional. There are also other hospitals of voluntary organizations which provide health cover to the general public. Table 4.14 shows the number of health institution in Bhakkar District:-



Hospitals Bhakkar 3 243

Dispensary Bhakkar 39 30

Rural Health Centre Bhakkar 5 82

Basic Health Centre Bhakkar 40 80

T.B. Clinic Bhakkar 1 --

Sub-Health Centers Bhakkar 13 --

M.C.H Centers Bhakkar 2 -- Source: Punjab Development Statistics, Bureau of Statistics Punjab, 2009


There are no official heritage sites or historic, religious or archeologically important sites located in the subproject works areas. There are no major historic or archaeological feature of note but there a few places of worship i.e. mosques within about 500m of the works.

4.5 EXTENSION OF 1 No 20/26 MVA POWER TRANSFORMER KIRANA & BHALWAL DISTRICT SARGOGHA

160. Subprojects in Sargodha District comprises of Extension of 1 No 20/26 MVA Power Transformer at 132 KV Grid Station, Kirana & Bhalwal District Sargodha .



161. Sargodha District, is a district of Punjab, Pakistan. Sargodha is located at 32° 5' 1" North, 72° 40' 16" East. It is an agricultural district, wheat,rice, and sugarcane being its main crops. The Sargodha district and region is also famous for citrus fruit; kino is a newly developed variety. The district has an area of 5,864 km2. The population of Sarghoda grew rapidly with the arrival of Muslim refugees from northern India, fleeing from the religious violence that followed the partition of India and the independence of Pakistan in 1947.


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162. It is located 172 kilometres northwest of Lahore, in Sargodha District. It lies about 30 miles from the M-2motorway, which connects Lahore and Islamabad. It is connected to the M-2 by several interchanges at different locations. Sargodha is roughly 94 km from Faisalabad, due southeast. Directly east connected by the M-2 motorway are Lahore and the route to Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Due east is the city of Jhang; toward the west are the city of Mianwali and the Chashma Barrage. Dera Ismail Khan is located 232 km southwest from the city. Sargodha city also has a Pakistan Air Force base within its city. The PAF Base Sargodha now known as PAF Base Mushaf, named after the late Air Chief Marshal Mushaf Ali Mir, a former Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force. The strategic location of the base has allowed the Air Force to carry out experimental work within the city. Until divisions were abolished as part of government reforms in 2000, Sargodha was divisional headquarters of Sargodha Division.




165. Temperature: Project area falls in Punjab. Being flat topography, essential climate features are the same. The maximum temperature in summer reaches reaches 50 °C (122 °F)in the summer. In winter the minimum is 1°C. The mean maximum and minimum temperatures in summer are 41°C and 27°C; and in winter 19°C and 4°C respectively. The summer season starts from April and continues till October. May, June and July are the hottest months. The winter season on the other hand starts from November and continues till March, December, January and February are the coldest months.

166. Rainfall: The rainy season starts in July and ends in September. More rains occur in July and August than any other months. Most of the winter rains are received in the months of January, February and March. Yearly precipitation is 400 mm.



168. In order to determine the air quality of the area, air quality monitoring was carried out by the National Institute of Biological & Genetic Engineering (NIBGE) Faisalabad being EPA approved Lab and has the requisite air sampling device and expertise for collection of samples. FESCO has facilitated NIBGE to collect the ambient air samples from 132Kv Grid Stations Ludewala District Sargodha included in Tranche-II, which is close to proposed subproject. Data of 132Kv Grid Station Ludewala District Sargodha can be applicable for 132 KV Grid Station Kirana & Bhalwal Grid Station for establishment of baseline data (copies of Environmental Monitoring Results are attached at Annex-6).


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D. Noise








174. For establishment of baseline data and to assess the ground water quality, samples of ground water were collected from the 132Kv Grid Station Ludewala District Sargodha included in Tranche-IV, which is close to proposed subproject, and got tested from NIBGE Faisalabad, an EPA approved Lab in the city (Refer to Environmental Monitoring Results attached at Annex-6). For baseline establishment, the sample of Ground Water was collected from 132Kv Grid Station Ludewala District Sargodha and tested to assess the groundwater quality. Data of Ludewala District Sargodha can be applicable for proposed subprojects due to close proximity. However comparison of groundwater sample has been made with WHO drinking water standards. The baseline comparison Data for Ludewala District Sargodha Jhang is placed at Table 4.15.


132Kv Grid Station Ludewala District Sargodha

(Tranche-II addition Sub-Project) Sr. No.


WHO Standard for Drinking

Water June 2011 January

2012 June 2012

1. pH - 6.5-8.5 7.09 7.26 7.14


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(mg/l) 1000 (WHO) 1580 1824 1817

4. Hardness mg/l 500 (WHO) 524 564 396


6. Chromium mg/l 0.05 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01

7. Lead mg/l 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01

8. Turbidity *FAU NG <1.0 FAU <1.0 FAU <1.0 FAU

9. Total Coliform 0 cfu/100ml Nil (WHO) 50 16 -






177. There is wild growth of Mesquite bushes and some Eucalyptus trees in the areas near the works but natural forest cover has been significantly reduced in the past. Some of the older stands of trees specially fruit trees, still survive the onslaught of urbanization on this previously natural and agricultural area. There is probably little natural vegetation in the project area.



179. Agriculture: The agriculture is by far the main economic activity in the central/ southern Punjab. The main crops during Rabi are wheat, gram, rape, mustard, barley and oil seeds. In Kharif, cotton, jawar, sugarcane, bajra, maize and rice are grown. In addition, there are subsidiary crops known as Zaid Rabi like Kharbooza, tobacco and potatoes and Zaid Kharif like potatoes and chilies. The Sargodha district and region are also famous for citrus fruit; kino is a newly developed variety. The main fruits grown are mangoes, date, malta, orange, water and musk melon, guava, citrus, falsa, jaman and pomegranate. In the beginning of the cultivation era the inhabitants used to eat Pilu and Bair, the only wild fruits that grows intermittently. With the introduction of canal irrigation mango and other fruits are being grown on commercial basis. Wheat, cotton, sugarcane and rice are the major crops, whereas mango and citrus are the major fruits of the area. As per cropping pattern, wheat and sugarcane are the highest grown crops in the area.

180. Industry: Different types of industrial units are present in the district including cotton ginning & pressing, dairy products, rice and four mills, brick kilns etc. However, the agriculture is the main


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stream activities in the areas. These industries are contributing towards the Gross domestic product (GDP) of the country.

181. Transportation: The mode of transport in the local areas are through vans, motorbikes, chingchi rickshaws, buses etc., people of the areas used all mode of transport for their purposes. Sardodha is linked with Chiniot, Gujranwala , Khushab, Jhang , Mandi Bahudin Districts.



182. According to the 1998 census of Pakistan the district had a population of 2,665,979 of which 27.96% lived in urban settlements. The predominant ethnic population in the Sargodha District is Punjabi with small communities of Muhajirs and Pashtuns. The people of Sarghoda district are Muslims, with an overwhelming Sunni majority. Population Density is 455 Person /km2.

183. As per the 1998 census of Pakistan, the following are the demographics of the Sargodha district, by spoken language:Punjabi language: 94% & Other: 6%.Inhabitants of Sargodha District speak a great variety of Punjabi dialects: which are

• Shapuri (Main dialect of the district) • Majhi or standard (in cities) • Puthohari (Northern borders) • Jhangvi (southern borders) • Other Languages include: Urdu & English


185. The main occupation of women in rural areas are house-keeping which includes attending to the cattle, extracting butter and ghee from milk, weaving and sewing of family clothes. In addition they generally help their men-folk on farms with the lighter duties like transplanting of seedlings, threshing and winnowing of grains and sometimes they also help in harvesting. In city women are house-wives or work as professional’s doctors, nurses, teaching and in offices.


186. According to the official website of District Sargodha , the literacy ratio of the district is has incresed from 24.9 % (1981) to 46.3% (1988). Number of educational Insittutuins and their enrolement 2007-08 is given in the table 4.16 below:-




Primary Sargodha 952 875 114,012 91,876 2,815 2,522

Middle Sargodha 115 218 38,538 56,970 1260 2059

High/Secondary Sargodha 123 83 67,059 48,572 2,191 1,422


Sargodha 18 17 1,440 1,222 161 90


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187. Sufficient medical and health facilities are available around existing Grid Station site. District Head Quarter & Taulka Head Quarter hospitals are established at District & Tehsil Headquarters respectively. In rural areas dispensaries & rural health centers are functional. There are also other hospitals of voluntary organizations which provide health cover to the general public. Table 4.17 shows the number of health institution in Sargodha District:-



Hospitals Sargodha 6 1236

Dispensary Sargodha 49 64

Rural Health Centre Sargodha 16 320

Basic Health Centre Sargodha 120 240

T.B. Clinic Sargodha 1 100

Sub-Health Centers Sargodha 31 --

M.C.H Centers Khushab 19 -- Source: Punjab Development Statistics, Bureau of Statistics Punjab, 2009


188. There are no official heritage sites or historic, religious or archeologically important sites located in the subproject works areas. There are no major historic or archaeological feature of note but there a few places of worship i.e. mosques within about 500m of the works.

4.6 AUGMENTATION OF 1 No 31.5/40 MVA POWER TRANSFORMER JAUHARABAD DISTRICT KHUSHAB

189. This subproject comprises of Extension of 1 No 20/26 MVA Power Transformer at 132 KV Grid Station Bhakkar .



190. Khushab is situated between the cities of Sargodha and Mianwali, near the river Jhelum and is located at 32°1′12.62″N 72°12′27.02″E. The district headquarters is situated at Jauharabad .Khushab consists of agricultural lowland plains, lakes, and hills. Parts of the Thal desert touch the district, which has a breadth of over 70 miles (110 km) and is situated between the Indus river and the Jhelum river. The district is rich in natural resources (salt and coal). Most people are associated with farming and agriculture. In the 1980s the district was classified as a tax-relief zone for new industries.


Sargodha 17 19 25,520 12492 642 363

Intermediate Colleges Sargodha 3 3 126 343 32 24

Degree Colleges Sargodha 14 16 12,366 12,715 610 339

Mosque Schools Sargodha 185 --- 8,619 --- 259 ---


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191. This led to the establishment of many industries including cement, sugar, and textiles.There are three lakes (Ochali, Khabbaki and Sodhi Jay Wali) in the district. Garden Kanhatti Garden near Khabbaki village is located in the Soon valley area, which is the largest forest in Khushab district. Katha Saghral area is semi-hilly and mineral area, noted for its coal and salt mining. Khabikki Lake is a salt-water lake in the southern Salt Range area in Pakistan. The lake is one kilometre wide and two kilometres long. Khabikki is also the name of a neighbouring village. Sakaser is the highest mountain in the Salt Range area in Pothohar in Pakistan. It is 1522 metre / 4946 feet high. It is situated in Khushab District but it can be seen from adjoining districts of Mianwali and Chakwal. Ochali or Uchhali Lake is just below the Sakaser mountain, it is a salt-water lake in the southern Salt Range area in Pakistan. Sakaser (1522 metre / 4946 feet), the highest mountain in the Salt Range, looms over the lake. Due to its brackish water the lake is lifeless.

192. The Soon Valley, or Soon Sakesar is one of the famous valleys of Pakistan situated in the central Punjab province. The Valley is situated in the north west of Khushab. Naushehra is the main town of the Valley. The Valley starts from Padhrar village and end to Sakesar that is the highest peak of Salt Range. The length of Soon Valley is 35 miles (56 km) and average width is 9 miles (14 km). The area of Soon Valley is 300-square-mile (780 km2). Although not as cold as the valleys up north, Soon valley consists of beautiful lakes, waterfalls, jungles, natural pools and ponds. Soon valley is also blessed with ancient civilization, natural resources, and fertile farms. There are some special features of this valley that distinguish it from other areas, without knowing about them it is very hard to understand its importance. Sabhral, Khura, Naushehra, Mardwal, Kufri, Angah, Ugali, Uchali, Tiveen and Bagh Shams-ud-Din are important towns in soon valley. Kanhatti Garden, Sodhi Garden, Da'ep and Sakesar are resorts to visit. Awan tribe is settled in Soon Valley of 159 m above mean sea level and lies on the left bank of the Indus river. The district was created in 1981 with Bhakkar city (known as Bakhar in Thalochi dialect of Punjabi language) as the capital. It is an area of 3,134 square miles (8,120 km2), most of it lies in the desolate plain of the Thal, but the Kachhi or strip of riverine land along the Indus is of great fertility. Its area consists of riverine tract along the Indus called Kacha and the Thal historically called Chol-e-Jalali. Most of its area comprises greater Thal. Mankera in centre of The Great. Thal is a place of great antiquity.




195. Temperature: Project area falls in Punjab. Being flat topography, essential climate features are the same. The maximum temperature in summer reaches 44°C. In winter the minimum is 1°C. The mean maximum and minimum temperatures in summer are 41°C and 27°C; and in winter 19°C and 4°C respectively. The summer season starts from April and continues till October. May, June and July are the hottest months. The winter season on the other hand starts from November and continues till March, December, January and February are the coldest months.


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196. Rainfall: The rainy season starts in July and ends in September. More rains occur in July and August than any other months. Most of the winter rains are received in the months of January, February and March.



198. In order to determine the air quality of the area, air quality monitoring was carried out by the National Institute of Biological & Genetic Engineering (NIBGE) Faisalabad being EPA approved Lab and has the requisite air sampling device and expertise for collection of samples. FESCO has facilitated NIBGE to collect the ambient air samples from 132Kv Grid Stations Jauharabad included in Tranche-II, which is close to proposed subproject. Base Line Data of 132Kv Grid Station Jauharabad of Tranche-II will be utilized (copies of Environmental Monitoring Results are attached at Annex-6).


D. Noise








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204. For establishment of baseline data and to assess the ground water quality, samples of ground water were collected from the 132Kv Grid Station Jauharabad District Khushab included in Tranche-IV , which is close to proposed subproject, and got tested from NIBGE Faisalabad, an EPA approved Lab in the city (Refer to Environmental Monitoring Results attached at Annex-6). For baseline establishment, the sample of Ground Water was collected from 132Kv Grid Station Jauharabad District Khushab and tested to assess the groundwater quality. Data of Jauharabad District Khushab would be applicable as baseline data. However comparison of groundwater sample has been made with WHO drinking water standards. The baseline comparison Data for Jauharabad District Khushab placed at Table 4.18.

Table 4.18: Water Quality Data of 132kv Jauharabad Grid Station

132Kv Grid Station Jauharabad (Tranche-II addition Sub-Project) Sr.

No. Water Quality

Parameter Unit WHO Standard

for Drinking Water January 2012 January

2012 January 2013

1. pH - 6.5-8.5 7.39 7.32 7.10



(mg/l) 1000 (WHO) 3225 4083 3507

4. Hardness mg/l 500 (WHO) 326 782 984


6. Chromium mg/l 0.05 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

7. Lead mg/l 0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

8. Turbidity *FAU NG <1 FAU <1 FAU <1 FAU

9. Total Coliform 0 cfu/100ml Nil (WHO) 95 - 20






207. There is wild growth of Mesquite bushes and some Eucalyptus trees in the areas near the works but natural forest cover has been significantly reduced in the past. Some of the older stands


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of trees specially fruit trees, still survive the onslaught of urbanization on this previously natural and agricultural area. There is probably little natural vegetation in the project area.



209. Agriculture: The agriculture is by far the main economic activity in the central/ southern Punjab. The main crops during Rabi are wheat, gram, rape, mustard, barley and oil seeds. In Kharif, cotton, jawar, sugarcane, bajra, maize and rice are grown. In addition, there are subsidiary crops known as Zaid Rabi like Kharbooza, tobacco and potatoes and Zaid Kharif like potatoes and chilies. The main fruits grown are mangoes, date, malta, orange, water and musk melon, guava, citrus, falsa, jaman and pomegranate. In the beginning of the cultivation era the inhabitants used to eat Pilu and Bair, the only wild fruits that grows intermittently. With the introduction of canal irrigation mango and other fruits are being grown on commercial basis. Wheat, cotton, sugarcane and rice are the major crops, whereas mango and citrus are the major fruits of the area. As per cropping pattern, wheat and sugarcane are the highest grown crops in the area.

210. Industry: Different types of industrial units are present in the district including cotton ginning & pressing, dairy products, rice and four mills, brick kilns etc. However, the agriculture is the main stream activities in the areas. These industries are contributing towards the Gross domestic product (GDP) of the country.

211. Transportation: The mode of transport in the local areas are through vans, motorbikes, chingchi rickshaws, buses etc., people of the areas used all mode of transport for their purposes.



212. According to Punjab Development Statics 2008 , total poulation of Khushab District is 1,063,000 out of which 532,000 are male and 531,000 are female . The district consists of three tehsils, Khushab, Noorpur Thal and Quaidabad and a Sub-Tehsil Naushehra. Inhabitants of Khushab District speak a great variety of Punjabi dialects: which are

• Shapuri (Main dialect of the district) • Majhi or standard (in cities) • Pothohari (Northern Hilly Side), • Thalochi (southern areas near bhakar) • Jandali (western areas near Mianwali). • Urdu being national language is spoken and understood by most of the population. • English is also understood and spoken by the educated elite.


214. The main occupation of women in rural areas are house-keeping which includes attending to the cattle, extracting butter and ghee from milk, weaving and sewing of family clothes. In addition


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they generally help their men-folk on farms with the lighter duties like transplanting of seedlings, threshing and winnowing of grains and sometimes they also help in harvesting. In city women are house-wives or work as professional’s doctors, nurses, teaching and in offices.


215. According to the official website of District Khushab, the literacy ratio of the district is has incresed from 21.4 % (1981) to 40.5% (1988). Number of educational Insittutuins and their enrolement 2007-08 is given in the table 4.19 below:-

Table 0.19-: Educational Institutions by Level of Education, 2008



216. Sufficient medical and health facilities are available around existing Grid Station site. District Head Quarter & Taulka Head Quarter hospitals are established at District & Tehsil Headquarters respectively. In rural areas dispensaries & rural health centers are functional. There are also other hospitals of voluntary organizations which provide health cover to the general public. Table 4.20 shows the number of health institution in Khushab District:-



Hospitals Khushab 8 393

Dispensary Khushab 34 --

Rural Health Centre Khushab 5 60

Basic Health Centre Khushab 41 76

T.B. Clinic Khushab 1 --

Sub-Health Centers Khushab 9 --

M.C.H Centers Khushab 7 -- Source: Punjab Development Statistics, Bureau of Statistics Punjab, 2009



Primary Khushab 484 351 47,263 32,738 1,444 1,000

Middle Khushab 65 53 18,076 12,926 660 482

High/Secondary Khushab 55 19 26,844 9,443 949 397

Higher Secondary (Class XI-XII) Khushab 6 4 192 533 34 38

Intermediate and Degree Colleges Khushab 4 8 1,720 2,541 67 99

Intermediate Colleges Khushab --- 4 --- 515 --- 58

Degree Colleges Khushab 4 4 1,720 2,026 67 41

Mosque Schools Khushab 164 --- 6,099 --- 171 ---


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217. There are no official heritage sites or historic, religious or archeologically important sites located in the subproject works areas. There are no major historic or archaeological feature of note but there a few places of worship i.e. mosques within about 500m of the work.

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited (FESCO) Initial Environmental Examination Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Project-Tranche-IV 5. Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

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5. SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

5.1 IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION

218. The Tranche-IV Sub project comprises of Augmentation of 12 No 31.5/40 MVA , Extension of 12 No 20/26 MVA and 04 No 10/13 MVA Power Transformers at 25 No 132 KV Grid Station within FESCO Territory. Augmentation & Extensions are to be executed within walled boundries of existing grid stations. In Augmentation Works, Power Tranformers of lesser capacities are to be replaced with higher capacities on the same foundations while extension works included addition of new power transfomers at new foundations. The sensitive receivers (SR), structures of houses, schools, colleges, factories, are more than 125m away from the location of existing grid stations and there are no sensitive receivers or structures close to the substations which could be possibly affected by certain activities of the subprojects works.

219. The location and scale of the works are very important in predicting the environmental impacts. This process of impact prediction is the core of the IEE process and it is critical that the recommendations and mitigation measures are carried out according to reference & conditions on the ground in the affected areas in the spirit of the environmental assessments process. In this section the potential environmental impacts are reviewed. If impacts are predicted to be significant enough to exceed accepted environmental standards, mitigation is proposed in order to reduce residual impact to acceptable levels and achieve the expected outcomes of the project being implemented. Therefore, it is essential that a proper analysis is carried out during the project planning period. In this regard, the impact prediction plays a vital role as these predictions are used for developing mitigation measures and any alternative options, if appropriate. When the detailed designs are completed the impacts and mitigation measures will need to be further reviewed to take account of how the contracts are set up and in the light of any fine tuning of the sub-projects.

220. The environmental management plan (Section 6 and Table 6.1) has been compiled based on the available information and shall be reviewed in due course at project inception and through construction in order to feed back and provide revised mitigation for any significant unpredicted impacts. The analysis primarily the key environmental issues are likely to arise from sub-project implementation, to prescribe mitigation measures to be integrated in the project design, to design monitoring and evaluation schedules to be implemented during sub-project construction and operation, and to estimate costs required for implementing sub-project mitigation measures. The EMP plan must be reviewed when the sub-projects reach the inception stage by the project management and be approved before any construction activity is initiated, to take account of any subsequent changes and fine tuning of the proposals.

5.2 GENERAL APPROACH TO MITIGATION

221. During the preparation for the sub-project, construction phase and future contractors must be notified and prepared to co-operate with the executing agency, project management, supervising consultants and local population in the mitigation of impacts. Furthermore the contractor must be primed through bidding stages and the contract documentation to implement the EMP in full and be ready to engage trained environmental management staff to audit the effectiveness and review mitigation measures as the project proceeds. The effective implementation of the EMP will be audited as a part of the loan conditions and the executing agency (PEPCO) must be prepared for this. In this regard the FESCO must fulfill the requirements of the law and guidance prepared by Pak-EPA on the environmental aspects of power projects and the recommendations already made for sub-projects in this EIA report and under Pakistan’s Environmental Protection Act.


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222. The location of the residences, temples, schools, hospitals and civic cultural and other heritage sites has been reviewed in Section 3 & 4. There could be some potential impacts in the construction stage from disturbance and significant noise and dust. However, the alignment is through cultivated fields and or hilly barren area, and no receptors such as residences, mosques or schools close enough to the alignment to be significantly affected by the works.

223. Work on the tower sites could cause some generation of air borne dust, but any nuisance from this is likely to be very localized and temporary. Other project activities, e.g. movement of heavy vehicles on unpaved tracks during the works, could generate considerable dust. Water is available in the study area, although surplus water may not always be available to suppress dust at vulnerable locations in the dry season. Therefore as a general approach it is recommended that where works are within 15m of any residential sensitive receivers, the contractor should install segregation between the works and the edge of the sensitive receivers. The segregation should be easily erectable 2.5m high tarpaulin sheet and designed to retain dust and provide a temporary visual barrier to the works. Where dust is the major consideration the barrier can take the form of tarpaulins strung between two poles mounted on a concrete base. These can be moved along from tower base to tower base as the work proceeds.

224. Noise from the construction of the towers should not be a major consideration unless very close to schools or hospitals where construction should be avoided at sensitive times. In addition to the physical effect of mitigating dust and noise with barriers installation of such measures should be discussed with the local population and serve as a vehicle for further public consultation at the implementation stage to assist in public relations. The location of mosques and other cultural and other heritage SR sites has been reviewed in Section 4. There are no mosques or other religious sites close to the TL RoW.

5.3 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS IN CONSTRUCTION

5.3.1 Encroachment, Landscape and Physical Disfiguration

225. The extent of Tranche-IV, Augmentation/Extension sub-projects are well within the existing DGS boundaries and therefore no additional encroachment, landscape or impacts associated with physical disfiguration of the urban cityscape or rural landscape are expected from construction. The extent of the proposed power expansion is moderate and should not extend beyond the existing substations . Therefore, no significant landscape impacts are expected from these works.

226. Potential disfiguration of the landscape can however result from the uncontrolled excavation of raw materials such as rock, gravel and sand from neighboring areas. Extraction of rock based materials is not necessary on these sub-projects and is already banned by the authorities except under license.

5.3.2 Cut and Fill and Waste Disposal

227. Tranche-IV Augmentation/Extension sub-projects should not require any significant cutting and filling but minor excavations and piling will be required in the DGS where the new transformers are to be located to create the footings.

228. Mitigation measures must focus on the minimization of impacts. In order to allow the proper functioning of the settlement sites (access to villages) during construction it is recommended that consideration be given to erect temporary hoardings immediately adjacent to the nearest houses and shops if they are within 15m of the power distribution line tower construction.


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229. If surplus materials arise from the removal of the existing surfaces these can be used elsewhere on the sub-projects before additional soil rock, gravel or sand extraction is considered. The use of this immediately available material will minimize the need for additional rock based materials extraction. The extraction of raw materials should be minimized by the re-use on-site for landscaping of all rock and soil based materials extracted for excavation of foundations etc. The subproject detailed designers have so far estimated that no substantial additional materials will be required.

230. The material (cement, sand and aggregate) requirement of a typical 132 KV sub station (about 150 cu.m) are not large. In foundation works ,construction materials for the sub station are stored within the sub station site are scheduled as per the work progress (which is staggered as the buildings which require bulk of the construction materials are built in phases over 6 to 12 months period), which means that at any given point in time the amount of construction material stored is not significant. The quantities of construction material required for a typical sub station are not so larger that they potentially represent a traffic hazard, these requirements are time dispersed in case of sub stations and time and space dispersed in case of transmission lines. Contractual clauses should be included to require each contractor to produce a materials management plan (one month before construction commences) to identify all sources of cement and aggregates and to balance cut and fill.

231. Mitigation measures shall seek to control the impacts at source in the first place. The construction supervising consultant (engineer) shall be responsible to update the cut and fill estimates and create Materials Master Plan to facilitate materials exchange between the different contracts in the Tranche-4 sub-projects to provide an overall balance for materials and minimize impacts on local resources.

5.3.3 Decommissioning and Disposal of Materials

232. Decommissioning and disposal of discarded material from the subproject will be recycled and reused within the PEPCO system. No waste will be generated that can be classified as hazardous and requiring special disposal. In addition, in case any old transformers are to be replaced, they are not going to be disposed off or discarded and would be recycled and reused within the PEPCO system. As a policy, WAPDA has stopped using transformers that contain PCBs since 1969.

5.3.4 Trees, Ecology and Protected Areas

233. Surveys have been made at all sub-project locations to ascertain the presence of trees and these trees are not disturbed during execution of Tranche IV sub-projects .

234. There are no reserved or protected forests or trees near the GS site. Augmention and extension will not affect many trees. However, in case of removal of any tree is necessary necssary replanishment will be done through written permission.

235. If for some unforeseen reason or change of alignment, any trees with religious significance or other trees need to be removed, written permission should be obtained from the Forest Authority and the owner after written justification by FESCO. Trees shall be planted to replace the lost trees with three trees planted to replace every cut tree (3:1) or more as agreed with the authority.

236. At this stage no areas require removal of woodland. However if specimen trees of religious plantations are affected the owners should be given the resources and opportunity to reinstate the woodland long term and a plantation compensation plan should be drawn up to replant the woodland/trees. In the event that the land is not suitable for plantation then other areas should be


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identified to replace the cut trees and sufficient areas should be identified to allow plantation of trees at a rate of say 3:1. The replacement ratio should allow for a high mortality rate among the newly planted trees in the dry environment or otherwise as based on advice from the Forest Authority.

237. A requirement shall be inserted in the contracts that no trees are to be cut within the Grid Stations, without the written permission from the Supervising Consultant who may permit the removal of trees if unavoidable on safety, technical or engineering grounds after written justification.

5.3.5 Hydrology, Sedimentation, Soil Erosion

238. Tranche-IV, Augmentation /Extension sub-projects are all on flat sites and should only require minor excavations and piling. Therefore there is little potential for the works to have impact on local water resources. There should be no need for erosion control and there should not be any significant runoff from stockpiles.

239. The drainage streams en-route of the Transmission Line subprojects should not be impeded by the works. The scale of the works does not warrant hydrological monitoring.

5.3.6 Air Pollution from Earth Works and Transport

240. Field observations indicate that ambient air quality is generally acceptable and emissions from traffic and other powered mechanical equipment in the area, are rapidly dispersed. There will be a few items of powered mechanical equipment to be used in the construction of the distribution line works that may give rise gaseous emissions. However these should be well dissipated. The major sources of complaint will likely be any necessary earthworks and local soil compaction.

241. Major earthworks are not envisaged but minor excavations and piling will be required which can contribute to increasing dust. However the scale of the works at any one location is not likely to cause excessive dust. Therefore dust control from works at this scale should be easy to achieve at little extra cost. In order to avoid complaints of dust nuisances , the following mitigation measures should be carried out as a matter of good housekeeping:

(i) Dust suppression facilities (back pack water sprayer) shall be available where earth and cement works are required.

(ii) Areas of construction (especially where the works are within 20m of the SRs) shall be maintained damp by watering the construction area.

(iii) Construction materials (sand, gravel, and rocks) and spoil materials will be transported trucks covered with tarpaulins.

(iv) Storage piles will be at least 30m downwind of the nearest human settlements. (v) All vehicles (e.g., trucks, equipment, and other vehicles that support construction works)

shall be well maintained and not emit dark or smoky emissions in excess of the limits described in the NEQS.

242. At any given point in time the amount of construction material stored is not significant. The quantities of construction material required for a typical substation or transmission tower are not so large that they potentially represent a traffic hazard, these requirements are time dispersed in case of substations and time and space dispersed in case of transmission lines

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enclosed with side barriers and covered with tarpaulins when not in use and at the end of the working day to enclose dust.

5.3.7 Noise, Vibration and Blasting

244. It is anticipated that powered mechanical equipment and some local labour with hand tool methods will be used to construct the subproject works. No blasting is anticipated during execution of Tranche-IV Sub-projects . Powered mechanical equipment can generate significant noise and vibration. The cumulative effects from several machines can be significant. To minimize such impacts, the contractor for subproject should be requested by the construction supervision consultants (engineer) to provide evidence and certification that all equipment to be used for construction is fitted with the necessary air pollution and noise dampening devices to meet NEQS requirements.

Table 5.1 National Environmental Quality Standards for Noise

S No. Category of Area/ Zone Effective from 1st July, 2010 Effective from 1st July, 2012

Limit in dB(A) Leq*

Day time Night time Day time Night time

1. Residential are (A) 65 50 55 45

2. Commercial area (B) 70 60 65 55

3. Industrial area (C) 80 75 75 65

4. Silence zone (D) 55 45 50 45

Note:

1. Day time hours: 6 .00 am to 10.00 pm 2. Night Time hours: 10.00 pm to 6.00 am 3. Silence zone: Zones which are declared as such by the competent authority. An area comprising not

less than 100 meters around hospitals, educational institutions and courts . 4. Mixed categories of areas may be declared as one of the four above-mentioned categories by the

competent authority. 5. dB(A) Leq: time weighted average of the level of sound in decibels on scale A which is relatable to

human hearing.

245. Noise will be monitored at a distance of 100m from the boundary wall of any residential unit and should follow the NEQS of 45dB(A).

246. It is recommended that no construction should be allowed during nighttime (9 PM to 6 AM) . Any noisy equipment should be located within DGS or as far from SRs as possible to prevent nuisances to dwellings and other structures from operation. However, if the noise still exceeds NEQS then noise barriers will be installed around the equipment to reduce the effects of the noise.

247. Vibration from construction of piles to support pads may be required for tower construction and may be a significant impact but this should be short duration. Where vibration could become a major consideration (within say 100m of schools, religious premises, hospitals or residences) a building condition survey should take place prior to construction. The physical effect of piling should be assessed prior to construction and measures should be discussed with the local population as well as timing of the works to serve as a vehicle for further public consultation at the implementation stage and to assist in public relations. At nearby schools, the contractor shall discuss with the school


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principals regarding agreement over time for operating these machines and completely avoid machine use near schools during examination times, if such a need arises.

5.3.8 Sanitation, Solid Waste Disposal, Communicable Diseases

248. The main issues of concern are uncontrolled disposal of waste by construction workers, unmanaged disposal of solid and liquid wastes into watercourses and natural drains. In order to maintain proper sanitation around construction sites the workforce will be allowed to use the flush toilets in the sub-station control facilities.

249. Construction worker camps will not be necessary, based on the scale of the works needed. If for some unforeseen reason a larger workforce is needed any construction camp should not be located in settlement areas or near sensitive water resources and portable lavatories or at least pit latrines should be provided.

250. There should not be any significant amounts of waste from the works and because the works will be under close supervision of the FESCO authority, these issues can be controlled at source.

251. Wherever water is allowed to accumulate, in temporary drainage facilities, due to improper storm water management, or improper disposal of wastewater generated from the site, it can offer a breeding site for mosquitoes and other insects. Vectors such as mosquitoes may be encountered if open water is allowed to accumulate at the subproject site. Temporary and permanent drainage facilities should therefore be designed to facilitate the rapid removal of surface water from all areas and prevent the accumulation of surface water ponds.

5.4 POTENTIAL IMPACTS IN THE OPERATIONAL STAGE

5.4.1 Air Pollution and Noise from the Enhanced Operations

252. Based on observations of many different types of transformer, Augmentation/Extension would not creat considerable noise and vibration which should not be a nuisance to any nearby SRs. Although one transformer will be added for the extension projects the incremental addition to noise levels will not cause a significant disturbing effect for the SRs in the vicinity of the sub-projects.

253. Some switchgear that may be installed may contain SF6. Typically losses of the SF6 gas are very minor in the operational phase but it is noted that all halogenated gases can potentially cause “greenhouse gas effects” if they are released in significant quantities. However well installed SF6 equipment should not leak significant amounts of gas and leakage is checked routinely from all such equipment. If there is a suspicion that there has been a leak of sulphur hexafluoride or by products at any substation, immediately substation area should be evacuated, the controlling Engineer must be informed, investigation be stated by an authorized person. Thus atmospheric environmental impacts from SF6 can be mitigated and are not expected to be significant.

254. The Extension works would not extend considerable increase in the noise level already generated by the existing equipment. However, it is recommended that an acoustical check be made on the detailed design regarding determination of requirement any noise barriers if any.

255. In the operational phase any nearby industrial facilities with fuel powered mechanical equipment will be the main polluters. All such emissions will be very well dissipated in the open terrain and there will be no cumulative effect from the subproject.


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5.4.2 Pollution from Oily Run-off, Fuel Spills and Dangerous Goods

256. No significant impacts from oily residues such as transformer oil and lubricants are expected to arise in this subproject. However control measures will be needed for oily residues such as transformer oil and lubricants in the case of accidental or unexpected release. Transformer oil is supplied in drums from an imported source and tap tanks are topped up as necessary on site. There are facilities in some sub-project DGS maintenance yards for recycling (dehydrating) oil for breakers. However the areas upon which these recycling facilities are located have no dedicated drainage which can capture run-off.

257. No significant impacts should be allowed to arise in sub-projects. However control measures will be needed for oily residues such as transformer oil and lubricants in the case of accidental or unexpected release. Transformer oil is supplied in drums from an imported source and tap tanks are topped up as necessary on site. There are facilities in some subproject DGS maintenance yards for recycling (dehydrating) oil from breakers. However the areas upon which these recycling facilities are located have no dedicated drainage which can capture run-off. Oily residues and fuel and any contaminated soil residues should be captured at source by installing bunds (Annex-7) and refueling and maintenance should take place in dedicated areas away from surface water resources. Contaminated residues and waste oily residues should be disposed at a site agreed with the local authority. DISCOs are served by the Technical Services Group (TSG), who prepare a detailed routine maintenance schedule for each piece of hardware. TSG also supervise and monitors the implementation of this schedule by Grid System Operation (GSO). Transformer oil has a long life (typically over 15 years, which depends upon the level of load the transformer serves). Oil spills are very rare and are should preempted by routine maintenance. TSG and GSO have a written down procedure to deal with oil spills.

258. If for some reason there are oily releases, they be cleaned up immediately. TSG ensure that the maintenance schedule of each piece of hardware is adhered to. DISCOs have also established a safety unit, which among other tasks, investigates all accidents. Frequency of accidents, on average is about 1 per DISCO per year (based on last 4 years record), about 60% of these are non-fatal. Most accidents occur due to negligence of staff and supervision. Detailed report of each accident is prepared.

259. FESCO already prohibits use of PCBs in new power transformers, there is however, need to prepare an inventory of any PCB carrying equipment in the system and all such equipment be replaced. The maintenance instructions prepared by the Technical Services Group needs to be reviewed and revised to add PCB based equipment maintenance and a procedure for handling any PCB spills. The Kot Lakhpat and Shalimar workshops already follow such procedures, however, these needs to be reviewed and upgraded in the light of best international practice. This would include provision of special clothing availability of oil absorptive solvents, availability of steel containers. Training to staff on oil spills and special care during transportation of equipment using PCB’s is required.

5.4.3 Prevention of Ground Contamination

260. Transformer oil and lubricants that may be released in the operational stage from maintenance and from a catastrophic failure would result in loss of all transformer oil. Transformer oil is supplied in drums from an imported source and tap tanks are topped up as necessary on site. The transformers, transformer oil stocks and the transformer oil dehydration machines are not installed on impervious surfaces. Therefore in order to be in line with best international practice, mitigation measures are required to prevent soil contamination.


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261. The areas upon which the new transformers, transformer oil stocks and the transformer oil dehydration machines located should have an impervious surface with bunding and high enough edges to capture 110% of the total volume of oil that is housed within the bunded area. Oil and oily residues should therefore be captured at source and maintenance should take place in these dedicated areas away from surface water resources. With such mitigation installed no impacts should arise in sub-projects. A programme to introduce bunding in all substations should be introduced in the medium to long term as the transformers are upgraded or replaced as resources permit.

5.4.4 Enhancement

262. Environmental enhancements are not a major consideration within Tranche-4 project sites. However it is noted that it is common practice at such sites to create some local hard and soft landscaping and successful planting of fruit trees and shrubs has been accomplished at many sites. This practice should be encouraged as far as practicable.

263. Other opportunities for enhancements can be assessed prior to construction and proposed enhancements should be discussed with the local population to serve as a vehicle for further public consultation at the implementation stage and to assist in public relations. Trees removed during construction phase should be replaced as compensation in line with best practice at ratio of three replaced for one removed however additional trees should be planted as enhancements where there is space in the DGS.

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6. INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

264. In this section, the mitigation measures that are required for the Tranche-IV subprojects, to reduce residual impact to acceptable levels and achieve the expected outcomes of the project, are discussed. The Environmental Management Plan is based on the type, extent and duration of the identified environmental impacts for the under study Tranche-IV subprojects. The EMP has been prepared following best practice and by reference to the National Law & ADB Safeguards Policy Statement (SPS, 2009).

265. It is important that recommendations and mitigation measures are carried out according to the spirit of the environmental assessment process and in line with the guidelines. The EMP matrix is presented in Table 6.1. The impact prediction (Section-4 & 5) has played a vital role in reconfirming typical mitigation measures and in identifying any different approaches based on the feasibility and detailed design assumptions and any alternatives available at this stage.

266. Prior to implementation and construction of the subprojects, the EMP shall be amended and reviewed by the FESCO in due course after detailed designs are complete. Such a review shall be based on reconfirmation and additional information on the assumptions made at this feasibility stage on positioning, alignment, location scale and expected operating conditions of the subprojects. For example, in this case if there are any additional transmission lines or extension of the substation boundaries to be included, the designs may be amended and then the performance and evaluation schedules to be implemented during project construction and operation can be updated and costs estimates can be revised. The Environmental Assessment Report and EMP should than be revised on a subproject by subproject basis.

267. The Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and EMP must be reviewed by the project management and approved by the concerned EPA before any construction activity is initiated. This is also an ADB requirement in order to take account of any sub-sequent changes and fine tuning of the proposals. It is recommended that, before the works contract is worked out in detail and before pre-qualification of contractors, a full extent of EMP is included in the bidding documents. Professional experience indicates that past environmental performance of contractors and their awareness of environmentally responsible procurement should also be used as indicator criteria for the prequalification of contractors.

268. In order to facilitate the implementation of the EMP, during the preparation for the construction phase, FESCO must liasion with the future contractors to co-operate with all stakeholders in the mitigation of impacts. Furthermore the contractor must be primed through the contract documentation and ready to implement all the mitigation measures. FESCO will need to engage at least one trained environmental management staff and the staff should audit the effectiveness and review mitigation measures as the subprojects are rolled out. The effective implementation of the EMP will be audited as part of the midterm review of loan conditions and the executing agency must prepare for this at the inception stage.

269. The detailed EMP is given in the Table 6.1. The impacts have been classified into those relevant to the design/preparation stage, construction stage and operation and maintenance stage. The matrix provides details of the mitigation measures recommended for each of the identified impacts, time span of the implementation of mitigation measures, an analysis of the associated costs and the responsibility of the institution. The institutional responsibility has been specified for the purpose of the implementation and the supervision. The matrix is supplemented with a monitoring plan (Table 6.2) for the performance indicators. An estimation of the associated costs for


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the monitoring is given with the plan. The EMP has been prepared following best practice and the ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 2009.

270. Prior to implementation of the subproject, the FESCO needs to comply with several environmental requirements, such as submitting of IEE report to concerned EPA and obtaining EPA clearance (“No Objection Certificate” compiling acceptable EMP and Clearance Certificate) under PEPAct-1997 (guidelines and regulations 2000) and any other permissions required from other authorities. FESCO will also need to confirm that contractors and their suppliers have complied with all statutory requirements and have appropriate and valid licenses and permits for all powered mechanical equipment and to operate in line with local authority conditions.

271. FESCO has appointed 01 environmental manager with support staff and this unit is fully functional. It is envisaged that experience in this field should therefore develop in the near future. However it is also strongly recommended that for subprojects in future the FESCO shall be prepared to engage more support where necessary. The appointed staff has to have a good level of awareness and will be responsible for addressing environmental concerns for subprojects potentially involving hundreds kilometers of distribution lines and DGS. Whereas some of their work may in future be delegated to consultants they will need more training and resources if they are effectively provide quality control and oversight for the EMP implementation. They will require robust support from senior management staff members and the management consultant if they are to address all environmental concerns for the subprojects effectively. Specific areas for immediate attention are in EMP auditing, environmentally responsible procurement, air, water and noise pollution management and ecological impact mitigation.

272. It is also recommended that FESCO Board allow direct reporting to Board level from the in-house Environmental and Social Safeguard Unit (E&SS). If the E&SS Section requires resources for larger subprojects then environmental specialist consultants could be appointed through the project implementation unit to address all environmental aspects in the detailed design. It is recommended that the project management unit (PMU) should liaision directly with the E&SS to address all environmental aspects in the detailed design and contracting stages.

273. Overall implementation of the EMP will become FESCO’s responsibility. FESCO and other parties to be involved in implementing the EMP are as follows:

274. Contractors: responsible for carrying out the contractual obligations, implementing all EMP measures required to mitigate environmental impacts during construction;

275. The FESCO Board of Directors will be responsible to ensure that sufficient timely resources are allocated to process the environmental assessments and to monitor implementation of all construction and operational mitigation measures required to mitigate environmental impacts.

276. Other government agencies such as the Pak-PEPA and state pollution authorities, Department of Forests, Department of Wildlife Services, who will be responsible for monitoring the implementation of environmental conditions and compliance with statutory requirements in their respective areas and local land use groups at the local levels.

277. Considering that other government agencies that need to be involved in implementing the EMP, training or harmonization workshops should be conducted for all Environmental and Social Safeguard Section (E&SS) in all DISCOS every six months, for the first 2 years (and annually thereafter) to share the monitoring report on the implementation of the EMP in each DISCO and to share lessons learned in the implementation and to achieve a consistent approach on remedial actions, if unexpected environmental impacts occur.


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278. The monitoring plan (Table 6.2) was designed based on the project cycle. During the preconstruction period, the monitoring activities will focus on (i) checking the contractor’s bidding documents, particularly to ensure that all necessary environmental requirements have been included; and (ii) checking that the contract documents’ references to environmental mitigation measures requirements have been incorporated as part of contractor’s assignment and making sure that any advance works are carried out in good time. Where detailed design is required (e.g. for power distribution lines and avoidance of other resources) the inclusion and checking of designs must be carried out. During the construction period, the monitoring activities will focus on ensuring that environmental mitigation measures are implemented, and some performance indicators will be monitored to record the Subprojects environmental performance and to guide any remedial action to address unexpected impacts.

279. At this stage, due to the modest scale of the new power distribution projects and by generally keeping to non-sensitive and non-critical areas, the construction and operational impacts will be manageable. No insurmountable impacts are predicted providing that the EMP is implemented to its full extent and required in the contract documents. However experience suggests that some contractors may not be familiar with this approach or may be reluctant to carry out some measures. In order that the contractors are fully aware of the implications of the EMP and to ensure compliance, it is recommended that environmental measures be coasted separately in the tender documentation and that payment milestones are linked to environmental performance, viz a viz the carrying out of the EMP.

280. The effective implementation of the EMP will be audited as part of the ADB loan conditions and the executing agency must be prepared for this. In this regard the FESCO (the IA) must be prepared to guide the design engineers and contractors on the environmental aspects.

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Table 6.1: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN – MATRIX

Environmental concern Objectives Mitigation Measures recommended Timing to implement

MM Locations to

implement MM Responsibility to implement

MM Monitoring

DESIGN STAGE

1. Flora and Fauna

To minimize damage to flora and fauna

1. Ensure that minimal flora is damaged. 2. Ensure that fauna especially bird nesting’s are not damaged.

Before the commencement of construction activities/during design stage

Flora and Fauna sensitive locations

ES SMEC ES FESCO

2. Hydrological Impacts

To minimize hydrological and drainage impacts during constructions.

1. Hydrological flow in areas where it is sensitive, such as watercourses or bridges and culverts. 2. Design of adequate major and minor culverts facilities will be completed.


If lines or substation are relocated near water courses, culverts or bridges in the design stage reports

ES FESCO with the ES SMEC (Design Consultant)

ES FESCO

3. Noise barriers Ensure cumulative noise impacts are acceptable in construction and operational phase.

1. Conduct detailed acoustic assessment for all residential, school, (other sensitive structures) within 50m of DGS and line. 2. If noise at sensitive receiver exceeds the permissible limit, the construction activities should be mitigated, monitored and controlled. 3. If noise at sensitive receiver exceeds the permissible limit, the design to include acoustic mitigation (noise barrier or relocation of noisy equipment) and monitoring.

1. During detailed design stage. No later than pre-qualification or tender negotiations. 2. Include acoustic specification in the contract.

Noise sensitive locations identified in the IEE/EIA/EMP or as required / approved by PEPA.


ES FESCO and ES SMEC

4. Waste disposal Ensure adequate disposal options for all waste including transformer oil, residually contaminated soils, scrap metal.

1. Create waste management policy and plan to identify sufficient locations for, storage and reuse of transformers and recycling of breaker oils and disposal of transformer oil, residually contaminated soils and scrap metal “cradle to grave”. 2. Include in contracts for unit rates for re-measurement for

1.Prior to detailed design stage no later than pre-qualification or tender negotiations 2. Include in contract.

FESCO ESU. Locations approved by EPA and FESCO and local waste disposal authorities.


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disposal. 3. Designate disposal sites in the contract and cost unit disposal rates accordingly.

5. Temporary drainage and erosion control

Include mitigation in preliminary designs for erosion control and temporary drainage.

1. Identify locations where drainage or irrigation crossing RoW may be affected by works. 2. Include protection works in contract as a payment milestone(s).

During designing stage no later than pre-qualification or tender negotiations.

Locations based on drainage or irrigation crossing RoW near DGS.



6. Contract clauses

Ensure requirements and recommendations of environmental assessment are included in the contracts.

1. Include EMP Matrix in tender documentation and make contractors responsible to implement mitigation measures by reference to EIA/IEE in contract. 2. Include preparation of EMP review and method statement WM plan, TD and EC Plan in contract as a payment milestone(s). 3. Require environmental accident checklist and a list of controlled chemicals / substances to be included in the contractor’s work method statement and tender documentation.

During tender preparation. No later than pre-qualification or tender negotiations In bidding documents as evaluation criteria.




CONSTRUCTION STAGE

1. Hydrology And Drainage Aspects

To ensure the proper implementation of any requirements mentioned in EPA conditions of approval letter in relation to Hydrology of the project.

1. Consideration of weather conditions when particular construction activities are undertaken. 2. Limitations on excavation depths in use of recharge areas for material exploitation or spoil disposal. 3. Use of landscaping as an integrated component of construction activity as an erosion control measure. 4. Minimizing the removal of vegetative cover as much as possible and providing for its restoration where construction sites have been cleared of such areas.

Prepare a thorough drainage management plan to be approved by CSC one month prior to a commencement of construction Proper timetable prepared in consideration with the climatic conditions of the area, the different construction activities

1. Locations of each construction activity to be listed by the CSC engineer. 2. Special locations are identified on the site by the contractor to minimize disturbances. 3. A list of locations of irrigation channels / drains to be compiled

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mentioned here to be guided.

and included in the contract.

2. Orientation for Contractor, and Workers

To ensure that the CSC contractor and workers understand and have the capacity to ensure the environmental requirements and implementation of mitigation measures.

1. FESCO ESU environmental specialist to monitor and progress all environmental statutory and recommended obligations. 2 Conduct special briefing for managers and / or on-site training for the contractors and workers on the environmental requirement of the project. Record attendance and achievement test for contractors site agents. 3. Agreement on critical areas to be considered and necessary mitigation measures, among all parties who are involved in project activities. 4. Continuous progress review and refresher sessions to be followed.

Induction course for all site agents and above including all relevant FESCO staff / new project staff before commencement of work. At early stages of construction for all construction employees as far as reasonably practicable.

All staff members in all categories. Monthly induction and six month refresher course as necessary until contractor complies.

FESCO ES, Contractor and ES SMEC

ES FESCO with the ES SMEC.

3. Water quality To prevent adverse water quality impacts due to negligence and ensure unavoidable impacts are managed effectively. Ensure adverse impacts on water quality caused by construction activities are minimized.

Compile temporary drainage management plan one month before commencement of works. 1. Proper installation of temporary drainage and erosion control before works within 50m of water bodies. 2. Proper maintenance and management construction of TD and EC measures, including training of operators and other workers to avoid pollution of water bodies by the considerate operation of construction machinery and equipment. 3. Storage of lubricants, fuels and other hydrocarbons in self-contained dedicated enclosures >50m away from water bodies. 4. Proper disposal of solid waste from construction activities. 5. Cover the construction material and spoil stockpiles with a suitable material to reduce material loss and sedimentation and avoid stockpiling near to water bodies. 6. Topsoil stripped material shall not be stored where natural drainage will be disrupted. 7. Borrow sites (if required) should not be close to sources of

1 month prior to construction.

1. 50m from water bodies 2. Relevant locations to be determined in the detailed project design.

1.ES Contractor 2. Contractor has to check water quality and report to FESCO.

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drinking water.

4. Air quality To minimize dust effectively and avoid complaints due to the airborne particulate matter released to the atmosphere.

CONTROL ALL DUSTY MATERIALS AT SOURCE. 1. All heavy equipment and machinery shall be fitted in full compliance with the national and local regulations.(Relevant regulations are in the Motor vehicles fitness rules and Road Act). 2. Stockpiled soil and sand shall be slightly wetted before loading, particularly in windy conditions. 3. Fuel-efficient and well-maintained haulage trucks shall be employed to minimize exhaust emissions. 4. Vehicles transporting soil, sand and other construction materials shall be covered. Limitations to speeds of such vehicles necessary. Transport through densely populated area should be avoided. 5. To plan to minimize the dust within the vicinity of orchards and fruit farms. 6. Spraying of bare areas with water. 7. Concrete plants. to be controlled in line with statutory requirements should not be close to sensitive receptors.

During all construction. 1.Construction sites within 100m of sensitive receivers. 2. A list of locations to be included in contract and other sensitive areas identified by the CSC along the ROW during works.

Contractor should maintain acceptable standard. ES SMEC to supervise activities.

FESCO ES / ES SMEC

5. Ground Vibration

To minimize ground vibrations during construction.

1. Review requirements for piling and use of powered mechanical equipment within 100m of SRs. 2. Review conditions of buildings and conduct public consultation with SRs to establish less sensitive time for works involving piling and schedule works accordingly. 3. Non-percussive piling methods to be used wherever practicable. 4. Percussive piling shall be conducted in daylight hours. 5. Hammer- type percussive pile driving operations shall not be allowed at night time.


1.Construction sites within 100m of sensitive receivers. 2. A list of locations to be included in contract and other sensitive areas identified by the CSC along the ROW during works.

Contractor should maintain the acceptable standards ES SMEC to supervise relevant activities.

FESCO ES / SMEC ES

6. Noise To minimize noise increases during construction.

1. Review requirements for use of powered mechanical equipment within 100m of Sensitive Receivers (SRs). 2. Conduct public consultation with SRs to establish less


1.Construction sites within 100m of sensitive receivers.

Contractor should maintain the acceptable

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sensitive time for works and schedule works accordingly. 3. All heavy equipment and machinery shall be fitted in full compliance with the national and local regulations and with effective silencing apparatus to minimize noise. 4. Heavy equipment shall be operated only in daylight hours. 5. Construction equipment, which generates excessive noise, shall be enclosed or fitted with effective silencing apparatus to minimize noise. 7. Well-maintained haulage trucks will be used with speed controls. 8. Contractor shall take adequate measures to minimize noise nuisance in the vicinity of construction sites by way of adopting available acoustic methods.

2. A list of locations to be included in contract and other sensitive areas identified by the CSC along the ROW during works.

standards ES SMEC to supervise relevant activities.

7. Soil Erosion / Surface Run-off

Prevent adverse water quality impacts due to negligence and ensure unavoidable impacts are managed effectively. To minimize soil erosion due to the construction activities of towers, stringing of conductors and creation of access tracks for project vehicles.

SCHEDULE WORKS IN SENSITIVE AREAS (e.g. NEAR RIVERS) FOR DRY SEASON 1. In the short-term, temporary drainage and erosion control plan to be presented with tender. Temporary drainage and erosion control plan one month before commencement of works to protect all areas susceptible to erosion. (Permanent drainage works shall be in the final design). 2. Installation of TD and EC before works construction within 50m of water bodies. 3. Clearing of green surface cover to be minimized during site preparation. 5. Meaningful water quality monitoring up and downstream at any tower site during construction within a river or stream bed. Rapid reporting and feedback to CSC. 5. Back-fill should be compacted properly in accordance with FESCO design standards and graded to original contours where possible. 6. Cut areas should be treated against flow acceleration while filled areas should be carefully designed to avoid improper drainage.

1 month prior to construction because the area can be subject to unseasonal heavy rain Plan before and during construction (cut and fill, land reclamation etc.) while considering the climatic conditions.

1. Locations based on history of flooding problems indicated by local authorities. 2. A list of sensitive areas during construction to be prepared by the detail design consultant in consideration with the cut and fill, land reclamation, borrow areas etc. 3. Locations of all rivers, streams, culverts, irrigation channels, roads and roads.

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7. Stockpiles should not be formed within such distances behind excavated or natural slopes that would reduce the stability of the slopes or cause slippage. 8. Measures shall be taken to prevent ponds of surface water and scouring of slopes. Newly eroded channels shall be backfilled and restored to natural contours. 9. Contractor should arrange to monitor and adjust working and adopt suitable measures to minimize soil erosion during the construction period. Contractor’s TD and EC plan should be endorsed and monitored but CSC after consulting with concerned. authorities. 10. Replanting trees to be done before the site is vacated and handed back to FESCO with appropriate trees (other vegetation cover as appropriate) to ensure interception of rainwater and the deceleration of surface run-off.

8. Exploitation, Handling, Transportation and Storage of Construction materials

To minimize disruption and contamination of the surroundings, minimize and or avoid adverse environ-mental impacts arising out of construction material exploitation, handling, transportation and storage by using sources that comply with EPA license conditions

(consider also for future trances if civil works) 1. Use only EPA licensed sites for raw materials in order to minimize adverse environmental impacts. 2. Measures to be taken in line with any EPA license conditions, recommendations and approval to be applied to the subproject activities using the licensed source including: Conditions that apply for selecting sites for material exploitation. Conditions that apply to timing and use of roads for material transport. Conditions that apply for maintenance of vehicles used in material transport or construction. Conditions that apply for selection of sites for material storage. Conditions that apply for aggregate production. Conditions that apply for handling hazardous or dangerous materials such as oil, lubricants and toxic chemicals.

month prior to starting of works. Update monthly.

1. List of borrow areas to be prepared with tender stage contractors method statement and updated one month prior to construction. 2.List of routes of transport of construction material is to be prepared for the contract and agreed one month prior to construction. 3. Map of locations of storage is prepared by the contractor.

ES Contractor and SMEC to agree format of reporting

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9. Decommission and Waste Management

Minimize the impacts from the disposal of construction waste.

1. Waste management plan to be submitted to the CSC and approved by FESCO ESU one month prior to starting of works. WMP shall estimate the amounts and types of construction and decommissioning waste to be generated by the project. 2. Investigate ways and means of reusing/recycling decommissioned material from the project within PEPCO without any residual environmental impact. 3 Identifying potential safe disposal sites close to the project, or those designated sites in the contract. 4 Investigating the environmental conditions of the disposal sites and recommendation of most suitable and safest sites. 5. Piling up of loose material should be done in segregated areas to arrest washing out of soil. Debris shall not be left where it may be carried by water to downstream flood plains, dams, lagoons or other water bodies. 6. Used oil and lubricants shall be recovered and reused or removed from the site in full compliance with the national and local regulations. 7. Oily wastes must not be burned. Disposal location to be agreed with local authorities/EPA. 8. Waste breaker insulating oil to be recycled, reconditioned, or reused at DISCO’s facility. 9. Machinery should be properly maintained to minimize oil spill during the construction. 10. Machinery should be maintained in a dedicated area over drip trays to avoid soil contamination from residual oil spill during maintenance. 11 Solid waste should be disposed at an approved solid waste facility and not by open burning which is illegal and contrary to good environmental practice.

One month prior to starting of works. Update monthly One month prior to starting of works. Update monthly

1.Dumping: A list of temporary stockpiling areas and more permanent dumping areas to be prepared at the contract stage for agreement A list of temporary stockpiling areas and more permanent dumping areas to be prepared at the contract stage for agreement (in W M Plan)

1.Contractor 2. SMEC ES and FESCO ESU should supervise and take action to ensure that contractor’s complete relevant activities according to EIA / IEE / EMP requirement & NEQS.

FESCO/ ES SMEC

10. Work Camp Operation and

To ensure that the operation of work camps

1. Identify location of work camps in consultation with local authorities. The location shall be subject to approval by the

UPDATE Once a month Location Map is prepared by the

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Location (if required)

does not adversely affect the surrounding environment and residents in the area.

FESCO. If possible, camps shall not be located near settlements or near drinking water supply intakes. 2. Cutting of trees shall not be permitted and removal of vegetation shall be minimized. 3. Water and sanitary facilities (at least pit latrines) shall be provided for employees. Worker camp and latrine sites to be backfilled and marked upon vacation of the sites. 4. Solid waste and sewage shall be managed according to the national and local regulations. As a rule, solid waste must not be dumped, buried or burned at or near the project site, but shall be disposed of to the nearest sanitary landfill or site having complied with the necessary permits of local authority permission. 5. The Contractor shall organize and maintain a waste separation, collection and transport system. 6. The Contractor shall document that all liquid and solid hazardous and non-hazardous waste are separated, collected and disposed of according to the given requirements and regulations. 7. At the conclusion of the project, all debris and waste shall be removed. All temporary structures, including office buildings, shelters and toilets shall be removed. 8 Exposed areas shall be planted with suitable vegetation. 9.FESCO and Construction Supervising Consultant shall inspect and report that the camp has been vacated and restored to pre-project conditions.

Contractor.

11. Loss of Trees and Vegetation Cover of the Areas for Towers and Temporary Work-space

To avoid negative impacts due to removing of landmark, sentinel and specimen trees as well as green vegetation and surface cover.

Tree location and condition survey to be completed one month before tender. 1. The route for the distribution line should be selected so as to prevent the loss or damage to any orchard trees or other trees. Use of higher towers to be preferred to avoid trees cutting. 2. Clearing of green surface vegetation cover for

Route design and site identification (1 & 2) during design stage and other matters during construction of relevant activities.

Tree survey to be completed one month before tender at relevant Locations with a Map to be compiled prior to tender by the design consultant / FESCO ESU during

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construction, borrow of soil for development, cutting trees and other important vegetation during construction should be minimized by careful alignment. Written technical Justification for tree felling included in tree survey. 3. At completion all debris and waste shall be removed and not burned. 4. The contractor’s staff and labour will be strictly directed not to damage any vegetation such as trees or bushes outside immediate work areas. Trees shall not be cut for fuel or works timber. 5. Land holders will be paid compensation for their standing trees in accordance with prevailing market rates (LARP). The land holders will be allowed to salvage the wood of the affected trees. 6. The contractor will plant three (3) suitable new trees outside the 30 meter corridor of the transmission line in lieu of one (1) tree removed. 7. Landscaping and road verges to be re-installed on completion. 8. Compensatory planting of trees/shrubs/ornamental plants (at a rate of 3:1) in line with best international practice. 9. After work completion all temporary structures, including office buildings, shelters and toilets shall be removed.

detailed design and CSC to update as necessary.

12. Safety Precautions for the Workers

To ensure safety of workers

Providing induction safety training for all staff adequate warning signs in health and safety matters, and require the workers to use the provided safety equipment. Providing workers with skull guard or hard hat and hard toe shoes.

Prior to commencement and during construction

Location to be identified by the CSC with contractor.

ES Contractor ES FESCO/ ES SMEC

13. Traffic Condition

Minimize disturbance of vehicular traffic and pedestrians during haulage of construction

Submit temporary haul and access routes plan one month prior to start of works. Routes in vicinity of schools and hospitals to be avoided.

Prior to and throughout the construction.

The most important locations to be identified and listed. Relevant plans of the

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materials and equipment. Contractor on traffic arrangements to be made available.

14. Social Impacts

To ensure minimum impacts from construction labour force. on public health.

1. Potential for spread of vector borne and communicable diseases from labour camps shall be avoided (worker awareness orientation and appropriate sanitation should be maintained). 2. Complaints of the people on construction nuisance / damage close to ROW to be considered and responded to promptly. 3. Contractor should make alternative arrangements to avoid local community impacts.

Complaints of public to be solved as soon as possible

All subprojects all tranches

ES Contractor ES FESCO

ES FESCO

15. Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building

To ensure that FESCO officials are trained to understand and to appreciate EMP

Capacity building activities were taken by Environmental Officer in Tranche 1. Environmental Management Unit (EMU) was setup with in FESCO under Director Operations in Tranche 1. Development of strengthening plan for the EMU should be taken up with resources.

Initiate preconstruction and continue beyond project completion.

Awareness training for all management and senior staff in FESCO at senior engineer and above in PMU and related units.

FESCO ESU FESCO & ADB

OPERATIONAL STAGE

1. Air Quality Minimize air quality impacts

No significant Impacts Tranche 1.Monitor designs and plans for all future tranches.

Operational phase all subprojects in future tranches

ES FESCO FESCO ESU

2. Noise Minimize noise impacts No significant Impacts Tranche 1. Acoustic designs checking and plan for all future tranches.


ES FESCO FESCO ESU

3. Waste disposal Minimize improper waste disposal

Continue waste management arrangements in operational phase of all subprojects and FESCO activities.


ES FESCO FESCO ESU

4. Compensatory tree planting

Maintain survival of trees planted

Employ landscaping contractor to monitor, water and feed replacement saplings and replace dead specimens as


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necessary.

5. Landslides and soil erosion

Avoid landslips and loss of productive land

No significant Impacts in Tranche 1. Review designs checking and plan for all future tranches.


ES FESCO FESCO ESU

6. Water quality Minimize water quality impacts



ES FESCO FESCO ESU

7. Crops and vegetation

Monitor impacts from maintaining tree clearance under transmission lines

Track growth of large trees under the conductors. Operational phase all subprojects in future tranches

ES FESCO FESCO ESU

8. Social safety Impacts

Ensure no encroachments / construction under the transmission line. No violation of clearance spaces.

Necessary signboards with limits of height clearances to be placed all along the line. Identify and prevent any illegal encroachments under the DXLs..


ES FESCO FESCO ESU

ADB = Asian Development Bank, AP = affected people, DDS = detailed design stage, IEE = Initial Environmental Examination t, EMP= environmental management action plan, EPA= Environmental Protection Agency, = Environmental and Social Implementation , GSS = Grid Substation, IOL = Inventory of Losses, LAC = Land Acquisition Collector, LARP = land acquisition and resettlement plan, MM = mitigating measure, NGO = nongovernment organization, PCB = Polychlorinated Biphenyls, PEPAct = Pakistan Environmental Protection Act 1997 (as regulated and amended), REA = Rapid Environmental Assessment, ROW = right of way, RRP = Report and Recommendation of the President, SF6 = sulfur hexafluoride, SR = sensitive receiver, TD = temporary drainage, VDC = Voluntary District Committee, WB = World Bank.


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Table 6.2: MONITORING PLAN FOR PERFORMANCE INDICATORS


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DESIGN STAGE

1. Flora and Fauna

To minimize damage to flora and fauna

1. Ensure that minimal flora is damaged. 2. Ensure that fauna especially bird nesting’s are not damaged.


Flora and Fauna sensitive locations

ES SMEC ES FESCO

2. Hydrological Impacts

To minimize hydrological and drainage impacts during constructions.

1. Hydrological flow in areas where it is sensitive, such as water courses or bridges and culverts. 2. Design of adequate major and minor culverts facilities will be completed.


If lines or substation are relocated near water courses, culverts or bridges in the design stage reports


ES FESCO

3. Noise barriers Ensure cumulative noise impacts are acceptable in construction and operational phase.

1. Conduct detailed acoustic assessment for all residential, school, (other sensitive structures) within 50m of DGS and line. 2. If noise at sensitive receiver exceeds the permissible limit, the construction activities should be mitigated, monitored and controlled. 3. If noise at sensitive receiver exceeds the permissible limit, the design to include acoustic mitigation (noise barrier or relocation of noisy equipment) and monitoring.

1. During detailed design stage. No later than pre-qualification or tender negotiations. 2. Include acoustic specification in the contract.



ES FESCO and ES SMEC

4. Waste disposal Ensure adequate disposal options for all waste including transformer oil, residually contaminated soils, scrap metal.

1. Create waste management policy and plan to identify sufficient locations for, storage and reuse of transformers and recycling of breaker oils and disposal of transformer oil, residually contaminated soils and scrap metal “cradle to grave”. 2. Include in contracts for unit rates for re-measurement for disposal. 3. Designate disposal sites in the contract and cost unit

1.Prior to detailed design stage no later than pre-qualification or tender negotiations 2. Include in contract.

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disposal rates accordingly.

5. Temporary drainage and erosion control

Include mitigation in preliminary designs for erosion control and temporary drainage.

1. Identify locations where drainage or irrigation crossing RoW may be affected by works. 2. Include protection works in contract as a payment milestone(s).

During designing stage no later than pre-qualification or tender negotiations.

Locations based on drainage or irrigation crossing RoW near DGS.



6. Contract clauses

Ensure requirements and recommendations of environmental assessment are included in the contracts.

1. Include EMP Matrix in tender documentation and make contractors responsible to implement mitigation measures by reference to EIA/IEE in contract. 2. Include preparation of EMP review and method statement WM plan, TD and EC Plan in contract as a payment milestone(s). 3. Require environmental accident checklist and a list of controlled chemicals / substances to be included in the contractor’s work method statement and tender documentation.

During tender preparation. No later than pre-qualification or tender negotiations In bidding documents as evaluation criteria.




CONSTRUCTION STAGE

1. Hydrology And Drainage Aspects

To ensure the proper implementation of any requirements mentioned in EPA conditions of approval letter in relation to Hydrology of the project.

1. Consideration of weather conditions when particular construction activities are undertaken. 2. Limitations on excavation depths in use of recharge areas for material exploitation or spoil disposal. 3. Use of landscaping as an integrated component of construction activity as an erosion control measure. 4. Minimizing the removal of vegetative cover as much as possible and providing for it s restoration where construction sites have been cleared of such areas.

Prepare a thorough drainage management plan to be approved by CSC one month prior to a commencement of construction Proper timetable prepared in consideration with the climatic conditions of the area, the different construction activities mentioned here to be guided.

1. Locations of each construction activity to be listed by the CSC engineer. 2. Special locations are identified on the site by the contractor to minimize disturbances. 3. A list of locations of irrigation channels / drains to be compiled and included in the contract.

ES Contractor ES SMEC and ES FESCO

2. Orientation for To ensure that the CSC 1. FESCO ESU environmental specialist to monitor and Induction course for all All staff members in all FESCO ES, ES FESCO


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Contractor, and Workers

contractor and workers understand and have the capacity to ensure the environmental requirements and implementation of mitigation measures.

progress all environmental statutory and recommended obligations. 2 Conduct special briefing for managers and / or on-site training for the contractors and workers on the environmental requirement of the project. Record attendance and achievement test for contractors site agents. 3. Agreement on critical areas to be considered and necessary mitigation measures, among all parties who are involved in project activities. 4. Continuous progress review and refresher sessions to be followed.

site agents and above including all relevant FESCO staff / new project staff before commencement of work. At early stages of construction for all construction employees as far as reasonably practicable.

categories. Monthly induction and six month refresher course as necessary until contractor complies.

Contractor and ES SMEC

with the ES SMEC.

3. Water quality To prevent adverse water quality impacts due to negligence and ensure unavoidable impacts are managed effectively. Ensure adverse impacts on water quality caused by construction activities are minimized.

Compile temporary drainage management plan one month before commencement of works. 1. Proper installation of temporary drainage and erosion control before works within 50m of water bodies. 2. Proper maintenance and management construction of TD and EC measures, including training of operators and other workers to avoid pollution of water bodies by the considerate operation of construction machinery and equipment. 3. Storage of lubricants, fuels and other hydrocarbons in self-contained dedicated enclosures >50m away from water bodies. 4. Proper disposal of solid waste from construction activities. 5. Cover the construction material and spoil stockpiles with a suitable material to reduce material loss and sedimentation and avoid stockpiling near to water bodies. 6. Topsoil stripped material shall not be stored where natural drainage will be disrupted. 7. Borrow sites (if required) should not be close to sources of drinking water.


1. 50m from water bodies 2. Relevant locations to be determined in the detailed project design.

1.ES Contractor 2. Contractor has to check water quality and report to FESCO.

ES SMEC and ES FESCO review results

4. Air quality To minimize dust effectively and avoid complaints due to the airborne particulate matter

CONTROL ALL DUSTY MATERIALS AT SOURCE. 1. All heavy equipment and machinery shall be fitted in full compliance with the national and local regulations.(Relevant

During all construction. 1.Construction sites within 100m of sensitive receivers.

Contractor should maintain acceptable

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released to the atmosphere.

regulations are in the Motor vehicles fitness rules and Road Act). 2. Stockpiled soil and sand shall be slightly wetted before loading, particularly in windy conditions. 3. Fuel-efficient and well-maintained haulage trucks shall be employed to minimize exhaust emissions. 4. Vehicles transporting soil, sand and other construction materials shall be covered. Limitations to speeds of such vehicles necessary. Transport through densely populated area should be avoided. 5. To plan to minimize the dust within the vicinity of orchards and fruit farms. 6. Spraying of bare areas with water. 7. Concrete plants. to be controlled in line with statutory requirements should not be close to sensitive receptors.

2. A list of locations to be included in contract and other sensitive areas identified by the CSC along the ROW during works.

standard. ES SMEC to supervise activities.

5. Ground Vibration

To minimize ground vibrations during construction.

1. Review requirements for piling and use of powered mechanical equipment within 100m of SRs. 2. Review conditions of buildings and conduct public consultation with SRs to establish less sensitive time for works involving piling and schedule works accordingly. 3. Non-percussive piling methods to be used wherever practicable. 4. Percussive piling shall be conducted in daylight hours. 5. Hammer- type percussive pile driving operations shall not be allowed at night time.


1.Construction sites within 100m of sensitive receivers. 2. A list of locations to be included in contract and other sensitive areas identified by the CSC along the ROW during works.

Contractor should maintain the acceptable standards ES SMEC to supervise relevant activities.

FESCO ES / SMEC ES

6. Noise To minimize noise increases during construction.

1. Review requirements for use of powered mechanical equipment within 100m of Sensitive Receivers (SRs). 2. Conduct public consultation with SRs to establish less sensitive time for works and schedule works accordingly. 3. All heavy equipment and machinery shall be fitted in full compliance with the national and local regulations and with effective silencing apparatus to minimize noise. 4. Heavy equipment shall be operated only in daylight hours.


1.Construction sites within 100m of sensitive receivers. 2. A list of locations to be included in contract and other sensitive areas identified by the

Contractor should maintain the acceptable standards ES SMEC to supervise

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5. Construction equipment, which generates excessive noise, shall be enclosed or fitted with effective silencing apparatus to minimize noise. 7. Well-maintained haulage trucks will be used with speed controls. 8. Contractor shall take adequate measures to minimize noise nuisance in the vicinity of construction sites by way of adopting available acoustic methods.

CSC along the ROW during works.

relevant activities.

7. Soil Erosion / Surface Run-off

Prevent adverse water quality impacts due to negligence and ensure unavoidable impacts are managed effectively. To minimize soil erosion due to the construction activities of towers, stringing of conductors and creation of access tracks for project vehicles.

SCHEDULE WORKS IN SENSITIVE AREAS (e.g. NEAR RIVERS) FOR DRY SEASON 1. In the short-term, temporary drainage and erosion control plan to be presented with tender. Temporary drainage and erosion control plan one month before commencement of works to protect all areas susceptible to erosion. (Permanent drainage works shall be in the final design). 2. Installation of TD and EC before works construction within 50m of water bodies. 3. Clearing of green surface cover to be minimized during site preparation. 5. Meaningful water quality monitoring up and downstream at any tower site during construction within a river or stream bed. Rapid reporting and feedback to CSC. 5. Back-fill should be compacted properly in accordance with FESCO design standards and graded to original contours where possible. 6. Cut areas should be treated against flow acceleration while filled areas should be carefully designed to avoid improper drainage. 7. Stockpiles should not be formed within such distances behind excavated or natural slopes that would reduce the stability of the slopes or cause slippage. 8. Measures shall be taken to prevent ponds of surface water and scouring of slopes. Newly eroded channels shall be backfilled and restored to natural contours.

1 month prior to construction because the area can be subject to unseasonal heavy rain Plan before and during construction (cut and fill, land reclamation etc.) while considering the climatic conditions.

1. Locations based on history of flooding problems indicated by local authorities. 2. A list of sensitive areas during construction to be prepared by the detail design consultant in consideration with the cut and fill, land reclamation, borrow areas etc. 3. Locations of all rivers, streams, culverts, irrigation channels, roads and roads.

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9. Contractor should arrange to monitor and adjust working and adopt suitable measures to minimize soil erosion during the construction period. Contractor’s TD and EC plan should be endorsed and monitored but CSC after consulting with concerned. authorities. 10. Replanting trees to be done before the site is vacated and handed back to FESCO with appropriate trees (other vegetation cover as appropriate) to ensure interception of rainwater and the deceleration of surface run-off.

8. Exploitation, Handling, Transportation and Storage of Construction materials

To minimize disruption and contamination of the surroundings, minimize and or avoid adverse environ-mental impacts arising out of construction material exploitation, handling, transportation and storage by using sources that comply with EPA license conditions

(consider also for future trances if civil works) 1. Use only EPA licensed sites for raw materials in order to minimize adverse environmental impacts. 2. Measures to be taken in line with any EPA license conditions, recommendations and approval to be applied to the subproject activities using the licensed source including: Conditions that apply for selecting sites for material exploitation. Conditions that apply to timing and use of roads for material transport. Conditions that apply for maintenance of vehicles used in material transport or construction. Conditions that apply for selection of sites for material storage. Conditions that apply for aggregate production. Conditions that apply for handling hazardous or dangerous materials such as oil, lubricants and toxic chemicals.

month prior to starting of works. Update monthly.

1. List of borrow areas to be prepared with tender stage contractors method statement and updated one month prior to construction. 2.List of routes of transport of construction material is to be prepared for the contract and agreed one month prior to construction. 3. Map of locations of storage is prepared by the contractor.

ES Contractor and SMEC to agree format of reporting

FESCO ES / SMEC ES

9. Decommission and Waste Management

Minimize the impacts from the disposal of construction waste.

1. Waste management plan to be submitted to the CSC and approved by FESCO ESU one month prior to starting of works. WMP shall estimate the amounts and types of construction and decommissioning waste to be generated by the project. 2. Investigate ways and means of reusing/recycling decommissioned material from the project within PEPCO

One month prior to starting of works. Update monthly

1.Dumping: A list of temporary stockpiling areas and more permanent dumping areas to be prepared at the contract stage for

1.Contractor 2. SMEC ES and FESCO ESU should supervise and take action to ensure that contractor’s complete relevant

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without any residual environmental impact. 3 Identifying potential safe disposal sites close to the project, or those designated sites in the contract. 4 Investigating the environmental conditions of the disposal sites and recommendation of most suitable and safest sites. 5. Piling up of loose material should be done in segregated areas to arrest washing out of soil. Debris shall not be left where it may be carried by water to downstream flood plains, dams, lagoons or other water bodies. 6. Used oil and lubricants shall be recovered and reused or removed from the site in full compliance with the national and local regulations. 7. Oily wastes must not be burned. Disposal location to be agreed with local authorities/EPA. 8. Waste breaker insulating oil to be recycled, reconditioned, or reused at DISCO’s facility. 9. Machinery should be properly maintained to minimize oil spill during the construction. 10. Machinery should be maintained in a dedicated area over drip trays to avoid soil contamination from residual oil spill during maintenance. 11 Solid waste should be disposed at an approved solid waste facility and not by open burning which is illegal and contrary to good environmental practice.

One month prior to starting of works. Update monthly

agreement A list of temporary stockpiling areas and more permanent dumping areas to be prepared at the contract stage for agreement (in W M Plan)

activities according to EIA / IEE / EMP requirement & NEQS.

10. Work Camp Operation and Location (if required)

To ensure that the operation of work camps does not adversely affect the surrounding environment and residents in the area.

1. Identify location of work camps in consultation with local authorities. The location shall be subject to approval by the FESCO. If possible, camps shall not be located near settlements or near drinking water supply intakes. 2. Cutting of trees shall not be permitted and removal of vegetation shall be minimized. 3. Water and sanitary facilities (at least pit latrines) shall be provided for employees. Worker camp and latrine sites to be backfilled and marked upon vacation of the sites. 4. Solid waste and sewage shall be managed according to

UPDATE Once a month Location Map is prepared by the Contractor.

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the national and local regulations. As a rule, solid waste must not be dumped, buried or burned at or near the project site, but shall be disposed of to the nearest sanitary landfill or site having complied with the necessary permits of local authority permission. 5. The Contractor shall organize and maintain a waste separation, collection and transport system. 6. The Contractor shall document that all liquid and solid hazardous and non-hazardous waste are separated, collected and disposed of according to the given requirements and regulations. 7. At the conclusion of the project, all debris and waste shall be removed. All temporary structures, including office buildings, shelters and toilets shall be removed. 8 Exposed areas shall be planted with suitable vegetation. 9.FESCO and Construction Supervising Consultant shall inspect and report that the camp has been vacated and restored to pre-project conditions.

11. Loss of Trees and Vegetation Cover of the Areas for Towers and Temporary Work-space

To avoid negative impacts due to removing of landmark, sentinel and specimen trees as well as green vegetation and surface cover.

Tree location and condition survey to be completed one month before tender. 1. The route for the distribution line should be selected so as to prevent the loss or damage to any orchard trees or other trees. Use of higher towers to be preferred to avoid trees cutting. 2. Clearing of green surface vegetation cover for construction, borrow of soil for development, cutting trees and other important vegetation during construction should be minimized by careful alignment. Written technical Justification for tree felling included in tree survey. 3. At completion all debris and waste shall be removed and not burned. 4. The contractor’s staff and labour will be strictly directed not to damage any vegetation such as trees or bushes outside immediate work areas. Trees shall not be cut for fuel or works

Route design and site identification (1 & 2) during design stage and other matters during construction of relevant activities.

Tree survey to be completed one month before tender at relevant Locations with a Map to be compiled prior to tender by the design consultant / FESCO ESU during detailed design and CSC to update as necessary.

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timber. 5. Land holders will be paid compensation for their standing trees in accordance with prevailing market rates (LARP). The land holders will be allowed to salvage the wood of the affected trees. 6. The contractor will plant three (3) suitable new trees outside the 30 meter corridor of the transmission line in lieu of one (1) tree removed. 7. Landscaping and road verges to be re-installed on completion. 8. Compensatory planting of trees/shrubs/ornamental plants (at a rate of 3:1) in line with best international practice. 9. After work completion all temporary structures, including office buildings, shelters and toilets shall be removed.

12. Safety Precautions for the Workers

To ensure safety of workers

Providing induction safety training for all staff adequate warning signs in health and safety matters, and require the workers to use the provided safety equipment. Providing workers with skull guard or hard hat and hard toe shoes.

Prior to commencement and during construction

Location to be identified by the CSC with contractor.

ES Contractor ES FESCO/ ES SMEC

13. Traffic Condition

Minimize disturbance of vehicular traffic and pedestrians during haulage of construction materials and equipment.

Submit temporary haul and access routes plan one month prior to start of works. Routes in vicinity of schools and hospitals to be avoided.

Prior to and throughout the construction.

The most important locations to be identified and listed. Relevant plans of the Contractor on traffic arrangements to be made available.

ES Contractor FESCO ESU / CSC

14. Social Impacts

To ensure minimum impacts from construction labour force. on public health.

1. Potential for spread of vector borne and communicable diseases from labour camps shall be avoided (worker awareness orientation and appropriate sanitation should be maintained). 2. Complaints of the people on construction nuisance / damage close to ROW to be considered and responded to

Complaints of public to be solved as soon as possible

All subprojects all tranches

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promptly. 3. Contractor should make alternative arrangements to avoid local community impacts.

15. Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building

To ensure that FESCO officials are trained to understand and to appreciate EMP

Capacity building activities were taken by Environmental Officer in Tranche 1. Environmental Management Unit (EMU) was setup with in FESCO under Director Operations in Tranche 1. Development of strengthening plan for the EMU should be taken up with resources.

Initiate preconstruction and continue beyond project completion.

Awareness training for all management and senior staff in FESCO at senior engineer and above in PMU and related units.

FESCO ESU FESCO & ADB

OPERATIONAL STAGE

1. Air Quality Minimize air quality impacts

No significant Impacts Tranche 1.Monitor designs and plans for all future tranches.


ES FESCO FESCO ESU

2. Noise Minimize noise impacts No significant Impacts Tranche 1. Acoustic designs checking and plan for all future tranches.


ES FESCO FESCO ESU

3. Waste disposal Minimize improper waste disposal

Continue waste management arrangements in operational phase of all subprojects and FESCO activities.


ES FESCO FESCO ESU

4. Compensatory tree planting

Maintain survival of trees planted

Employ landscaping contractor to monitor, water and feed replacement saplings and replace dead specimens as necessary.


ES FESCO FESCO ESU

5. Landslides and soil erosion

Avoid landslips and loss of productive land



ES FESCO FESCO ESU

6. Water quality Minimize water quality impacts



ES FESCO FESCO ESU

7. Crops and vegetation

Monitor impacts from maintaining tree clearance under transmission lines

Track growth of large trees under the conductors. Operational phase all subprojects in future tranches

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8. Social safety Impacts

Ensure no encroachments / construction under the transmission line. No violation of clearance spaces.

Necessary signboards with limits of height clearances to be placed all along the line. Identify and prevent any illegal encroachments under the DXLs..


ES FESCO FESCO ESU

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7. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

7.1 APPROACH TO PUBLIC CONSULTATION

281. The public consultation (PC) process with various stakeholders for Tranche-IV has been approached so as to involve public and other stakeholders from the earliest stages. Public consultation has taken place during the planning and design and viewpoints of the stakeholders have been taken into account and their concerns/ suggestions for possible improvements have been included where appropriate. Much of the PC process to date has revolved around concerns for the mitigation of construction impacts and the possible side effects from the proximity of high voltage power lines and the GS and its equipment. PC has therefore been conducted for the sub-station and line sub-projects that may incur some impacts over land outside existing sub-stations.

282. Tranche-IV Sub Projects are to be carried within walled boundries of existing grid station which have been constructed on FESCO properties. As such there is no requirement preparation and execution of land acquisition and resettlement plan (LARP).

7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS

283. The public consultation process has commenced in the initial feasibility stages (prior to construction) in order to disclose the project information to the stakeholders and record feedback regarding the proposed project and preferences. The stakeholders involved in the process were the population of the village including social workers, laboures, farmers and leaders and school teachers.

284. Prior to the implementation of the consultation, feedback, etc. has been carried out to support this IEE and recorded. The focus of attention has been the population near the proposed sites. The level of engagement varied from the stakeholder to stakeholder with some registering no major comment but it is noted that none registered any outright opposition to the subproject.

285. The disclosure of the enhancement project in advance and subsequent consultation with stake holders has advantages in the environmental assessment and mitigation of impacts. Public consultation can also provide a conduit for the improvement of the project implementation to serve stakeholders in better way.

286. The environmental impact assessment process under the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act only requires the disclosure to the public after the statutory IEE has been accepted by the relevant EPA to be in strict adherence to the rules. In this Initial Environmental Examination Report, the consultation process was performed to satisfy the ADB requirements. The locations of consultation and people consulted are listed in the full table of public consultation presented in Annex-2.

7.3 RESULTS OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION

287. The Tranche-IV, Augmentation and extension sub-projects in construction and operational stages is only likely to affect the areas within the DGS premises. There are unlikely to be any significant impacts outside the DGS except for perhaps temporary minor inconveniences to traffic when new transformers are transported to site. Therefore FESCO is the major relevant stakeholder and FESCO are in favour of and support their own sub-project proposals. However some consultation was also conducted with residents and other stakeholders near the FESCO,


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Augmentation and extension subprojects (Annex-2) and the major concerns of the public, based on consultation at the substation projects, seems to be to get employment in the construction phases.

288. The community generally supports the construction of the GS. The local poor people predominantly requested for unskilled and semi skilled jobs on priority basis with the contractors during implementation of the project. No land acquisition and resettlement is involved in this subproject. The details of the Land Record in Tranche-4 is shown in Annex-5.

289. On the basis of the consultations so far, it appears that the project will have no insurmountable environmental and social impacts but FESCO will have to make sure that skilled and unskilled employment should be preferentially given to the local persons as far as is reasonably practicable.

7.4 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

290. In order to receive and facilitate the resolution of affected peoples’ concerns, complaints, and grievances about the project’s environmental performance an Environmental Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) will be established for the project. The mechanism will be used for addressing any complaints that arise during the implementation of projects. In addition, the GRM will include a proactive component whereby at the commencement of construction of each project (prior to mobilization) the community will be formally advised of project implementation details by Environment Specialist of DISCO, Environment Specialist of SMEC, the Design and Supervision Consultant (DSC) and Environmental Specialist of the contractor (designs, scheduled activities, access constraints etc.) so that all necessary project information is communicated effectively to the community and their immediate concerns can be addressed. This proactive approach with communities will be pursued throughout the implementation of each project.

291. The GRM will address affected people's concerns and complaints proactively and promptly, using an understandable and transparent process that is gender responsive, culturally appropriate, and readily accessible to all segments of the affected people at no costs and without retribution. The mechanism will not impede access to the Country’s judicial or administrative remedies.

7.4.1 Redress Committee, Focal Points, Complaints Reporting, Recording and Monitoring

292. The Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), which will be established at each project level as described below:

293. EA will facilitate the establishment of a Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) and Grievance Focal Points (GFPs) at project location prior to the Contractor’s mobilization to site. The functions of the GRC and GFPs are to address concerns and grievances of the local communities and affected parties as necessary.

294. The GRC will comprise representatives from local authorities, affected parties, and other well-reputed persons as mutually agreed with the local authorities and affected persons. It will also comprise the Contractor’s Environmental Specialist, SMEC’s Environmental Specialist and PIU Safeguards/Environmental Specialist. The role of the GRC is to address the Project related grievances of the affected parties that are unable to be resolved satisfactorily through the initial stages of the GRM.

295. EA will assist affected communities/villages to identify local representatives to act as Grievance Focal Points (GFP) for each community/village.


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296. GFPs are designated personnel within the community who will be responsible for i) acting as community representatives in formal meetings between the project team (contractor, DSC, PIU) and the local community he/she represents and ii) communicating community members’ grievances and concerns to the contractor during project implementation. The number of GFPs to be identified for each project will depend on the number and distribution of affected communities.

297. A pre-mobilization public consultation meeting will be convened by the EA Environment Specialist and attended by GFPs, contractor, DSC, PIU representative and other interested parties (e.g. District level representatives, NGOs). The objectives of the meeting will be as follows:

(i) Introduction of key personnel of each stakeholder including roles and responsibilities; (ii) Presentation of project information of immediate concern to the communities by the

contractor (timing and location of specific construction activities, design issues, access constraints etc.) This will include a brief summary of the EMP - its purpose and implementation arrangements;

(iii) Establishment and clarification of the GRM to be implemented during project implementation including routine (proactive) public relations activities proposed by the project team (contractor, DSC, PIU) to ensure communities are continually advised of project progress and associated constraints throughout project implementation;

(iv) Identification of members of the Grievance Redress Committee, and (v) Elicit and address the immediate concerns of the community based on information provided

above.

298. Following the pre-mobilization public consultation meeting, environmental complaints associated with the construction activity will be routinely handled through the GRM as explained below and shown on Figure 7.1.

(i) Individuals will lodge their environmental complaint/grievance with their respective community’s nominated GFP.

(ii) The GFP will bring the individual’s complaint to the attention of the Contractor. (iii) The Contractor will record the complaint in the onsite Environmental Complaints Register

(ECR) in the presence of the GFP. (iv) The GFP will discuss the complaint with the Contractor and have it resolved; (v) If the Contractor does not resolve the complaint within one week, then the GFP will bring the

complaint to the attention of the DSC’s Environmental Specialist. The DSC’s Environment Specialist will then be responsible for coordinating with the Contractor, in solving the issue.

(vi) If the Complaint is not resolved within 2 weeks the GFP will present the complaint to the GRC.

(vii) The GRC will have to resolve the complaint within a period of 2 weeks and the resolved complaint will have to be communicated back to the community. The Contractor will then record the complaint as resolved and closed in the Environmental Complaints Register.

(viii) Should the complaint not be resolved through the GRC, the issue will be adjudicated through local legal processes.

(ix) In parallel to the ECR placed with the Contractor, each GFP will maintain a record of the complaints received and will follow up on their rapid resolution.


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(x) EA will also keep track of the status of all complaints through the Monthly Environmental Monitoring Report submitted by the Contractor to the DSC and will ensure that they are resolved in a timely manner.

Figure 7.1 Grievance Redress Mechanism

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8. FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

8.1 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

299. This study was carried out at the planning stage of the project. Predominantly secondary data and site reconnaissance were used to assess the environmental impacts. The potential environmental impacts were assessed in a comprehensive manner. The report has provided a picture of all potential environmental impacts associated with the sub-projects, and recommended suitable mitigation measures.

300. There are some further considerations for the planning stages such as obtaining clearance for the project under the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act (1997) but environmental impacts from the Tranche-IV Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Project will mostly take place during the construction stage. There are little bit waste management issues for the construction and operational stage that must be addressed in the detailed design and through environmentally responsible procurement. The impacts are likely to be broadly similar at most locations and impacts have been reviewed in the environmental impact section of this IEE report.

301. There are a number of key actions required in the detailed design phase. Prior to construction the FESCO must receive clearance certification from the PEPA and FESCO must complete an EMP that will be accepted by the PEPA and agreed by the contractor prior to signing the contract.

302. No land acquisition, and resettlement are involved and no damage of trees/crops will be involved. As such no preparation /execution of LARP is required. A social impact assessment has been completed in tandem with this IEE report for the whole subproject. The study has:

(i) Examined and assessed the overall social and poverty profile of the project area on the basis of the primary and secondary data sources and preparation of a socio-economic profile of the project districts.

(ii) Held consultations with relevant officials from the government and other relevant officials, including consultation with affected communities to assess responses to the project and ascertain the nature and scope of local participation in project planning and implementation.

(iii) Identified, analyzed and, where appropriate, quantified the potential resettlement impacts (minimal) of the proposed Project on the area and the population.

303. Baseline monitoring activities should be carried out to establish the baseline of parameters for checking during the construction stage. The monitoring schedule (Annex-3) recommends monitoring on two occasions at the site location. The results should be integrated with the contract documentation to establish performance action thresholds, pollution limits and contingency plans for the contractor’s performance.

304. During the commissioning phase waste disposal monitoring should ensure that statutory requirements have been met. Monitoring activities during project operation will focus on periodic recording environmental performance and proposing remedial actions to address any unexpected impacts.

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8.2 CONCLUSION

305. There are no insurmountable environmental impacts for the Tranche-IV Sub-Projects that are feasible and sustainable options from the power distribution, engineering, environmental, and socioeconomic points of view. Implementation of the EMP is required and the environmental impacts associated with the sub-project need to be properly mitigated, and the existing institutional arrangements are available. Additional human and financial resources will be required by the FESCO to complete the designs and incorporate the recommendations effectively and efficiently in the contract documents, which should be linked to payment milestones. The proposed mitigation and management plans are practicable but require additional resources.

306. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) , including the EMP, should be used as a basis for an environmental compliance program and be included as an appendix to the contracts. In addition, any subsequent conditions issued by concerned EPA as part of the environmental clearance should also be included in the environmental compliance program. Therefore, continued monitoring of the implementation of mitigation measures, the implementation of the environmental conditions for work and environmental clearance, and monitoring of the environmental impact related to the operation of the Tranche-IV sub-projects should be properly carried out and reported at least twice per year as part of the project performance reports.

FAISALABAD ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED

GOVERNMENT OF THE PAKISTAN

INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION (IEE)

Of

Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Project (PDEIP) – Tranche – IV

(ANNEXES)

Submitted to

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Submitted By

Chief Engineer Development, PMU Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Government of Pakistan

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited (FESCO) Initial Environmenal Examination

Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Project – Tranche-IV Table of Contents

(i)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ANNEX – 1 3

LIST OF FESCO SUBPROJECTS UNDER TRANCHE – IV 3

ANNEX – 2 21

SUMMARY OF THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION 21

ANNEX – 3 34

PDEIP TRANC RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (REA) AND INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT (IR) SCREENING CHECKLISTS 34

ANNEX – 4 43

PHOTOGRAPHIC PROFILE 43

ANNEX – 5 52

LAND RECORD 52

ANNEX – 6 82

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING RESULTS 82

ANNEX – 7 100

TYPICAL BUNDS FOR TRANSFORMER 100

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited (FESCO) Environmental Impact Assessment

Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Project – Tranche-IV Annex-1: List of FESCO Subprojects under Tranche-4

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ANNEX – 1

LIST OF FESCO SUBPROJECTS UNDER TRANCHE – IV

Component of Tranche-IV Sub-Projects

Project No

Associated

Project

Name of 132 KV Grid Station

Tehsil Adminstrative District

Type of Project

Scope No of Power

Transformer & Capacity

(MVA)

F-1 F10 Agricultural University


F-2 F 11 Agricultural University


F-5 F-17 Samundri Road Faisalabad Faisalabad Augmentation 1 X 40 MVA

F-8 F-20 Factory Area Faisalabad Faisalabad Augmentation 1 X 40 MVA

F-6 F-18 Jhang Road Faisalabad Faisalabad Augmentation 1 X 40 MVA

F-7 F-19 Nishat Abad New Faisalabad Faisalabad Augmentation 1 X 40 MVA

F-28 F-25 Khurrian wala Jaranwala Faisalabad Augmentation 1 X 40 MVA

F-11 F-2 Thikri wala Faisalabad Faisalabad Extension 1X26 MVA

F-15 F-3 Chak Jhumra Chak Jhumra Faisalabad Extension 1X26 MVA

F-10 F1 Tandlian wala Tandlianwala Faisalabad Extension 1X26 MVA

F20 F-8 Sammundri Sammundri Faisalabad Extension 1X26 MVA

F-26 - Manjhla Bagh Tandlianwala Faisalabad Extension 1x13 MVA



F 22

F 12,F 24

Kamal Pur Chiniot Chiniot

Augmentation 1 x 26 MVA

F 21 F 9,F 23 Barana Lalian Chiniot Augmentation 1 x 26 MVA

F 24 F 22 Bhowana Bhowana Chiniot Extension 1 x 13 MVA

F 27 - Lalian Lalian Chiniot Extension 1 x 13 MVA

F 25 F-28 Kirana Sargodha Sargodha Extension 1X26 MVA

F 17 F-5 Bhalwal Bhalwal Sargodha Extension 1X26 MVA

F-9 F-21 Jauhar Abad Khushab Khushab Augmentation 1 x 40 MVA

F-12 F-22 Kamalia Kamalia Toba Tek

Singh Augmentation

1 x 40 MVA

F-13 F14 Toba Tek singh Toba Tek

singh Toba Tek


F14 F13 Toba Tek singh Toba Tek

singh Toba Tek

Singh Augmentation

1X26 MVA

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited (FESCO) Environmental Impact Assessment

Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Project – Tranche-IV Annex-1: List of FESCO Subprojects under Tranche-4

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F-16 F4 Pir Mahal Kamalia

Toba Tek


F-19 F7 Bhamb

Jhang

Jhang

Extension 1X26 MVA

F23 F21 Khewa

Jhang

Jhang

Extension 1X13 MVA

F-18 F6 Bhakkar Bhakkar Bhakkar Extension 1X26 MVA

Table 1.1: Summary of Sub-Project Works under Tranche-IV

Rating of Power Transformers T/F

(MVA)

Augmentation of T/F (Replacement

at existing foundation) (No)

Extension of T/F ( addition through new foundation)

(No)

Total No of Power

Transformer

40 12 - 12

26 2 10 12

13 - 4 4

Total 14 14 28

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited (FESCO) Initial Environmental Examination

Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Project – Tranche-IV Annex-4: Summary of Public Consultation

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ANNEX – 2

SUMMARY OF THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION

1. F1 & F-2 : Augmentation of 02 No 31.5/40 MVA P/T at 132Kv University Grid Station Faisalabad

Sr. No Participant Name Participant Profession

Address Issues Raised/Concerns expressed/

Suggestions & Requests Proposed Measure Action Taken / Proposed

1 Shabir Hussain Shah S/O Muhammad Aslam Shah (NIC # 33100-44942607)

SSO Incharge Shaheen Chowk Sadar Bazar Ghulam Muhammad Abad Faisalabad

Presently University Grid Station is biggest Substation in FESCO having 32 No outgoing Feeders wherein 02 No 31.5/40MVA & 02 20/26 MVA Power Transformers are installed. All of 04 are overloaded. To overcome the overloading , Replacement of 02 No 20/26 MVA with 31.5/40 MVA Power transformers is necessary and location of augmentation works should not be changed and be completed on priority basis.

Construction work should be completed in time

FESCO should complete all work timely

2 Abdul Jabbar S/O Mushtaq Ahmad (NIC # 33100-97958445)

Social Worker Chak # 123 JB Sidhu Pura Faisalabad

Due to overloading of Power Transformers , FESCO is exercising forced load shedding Local skilled and unskilled labor should be used wherever possible

Though there are Load Shedding crises in the country, but due to overloading of system , power Supply is limited. All outgoing Feeders cannot operate due overloading.

Up gradation of Grid Station is proposed in Tranche-IV.



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2. F3 & F-4 : Augmentation of 02 No 31.5/40 MVA P/T at 132Kv Chiniot Industrial Estate Chiniot




1 Ahmad Ali S/O Rehman (NIC # 33201-1646940-9)

Social Worker Moti Masjid , Jhang Road Mohallah Hussain Abad CHiniot

Presently three transformers are installed at grid station, which are reported to be overloaded beyond their capacity and forced loadshedding is being exercised because grid station infrastructure cannot support all 21 no feeders. Replacement of lower capacity transformers with higher capacity are needed.



2 Tariq S/O Muhammad Yar (NIC # 33201-1683687-1)

Social Worker Nai Abadi Kamangran Tehsil & District Chiniot

Due to overloading of Power Transformers , FESCO is exercising forced load shedding Local skilled and unskilled labor should be used wherever possible

Local skilled and unskilled labor should be used wherever possible

Skilled and unskilled labor should be preferred from the area

3. F-5:- Augmentation of 31.5/40 MVA P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Sammundri Road Faisalabad




1 Muhammad Amin S/o Muhammad Jamil (NIC # 33100-7009475-1)

Senior Engineer Civil

House # 907/B , Peoples Colony # 2 Faisalabad

Proposed location of Extension/augmentation works of grid station should not be changed and be completed on priority basis.



2 Muhammad Saddique S/o Khuda Bux (NIC # 33100-

Social Worker/Ex- Counselor

Chak # 223 RB Mohallah Rasul Pura Near Grid Station



For project activities , FESCO & the Contractor should employ Skilled and unskilled labor from the area



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9525167-1) Sammundri Road Faisalabad

3 Abdul Shakoor S/o Nazeer Ahmad (NIC # 33100-8578337-1)

Tailor Master Chak # 223 RB Post Office Millat Colony Near Grid Station Sammundri Road Faisalabad

Safety precautions should be taken during construction.

Contractor should take safety precautions during construction..

FESCO should bind the contractor to take safety precautions during construction.

4 Abdul Shakoor S/o Sajawal Khan (NIC # 33100-3877832-7)

Farmer Chak # 223 RB Jhanda Singh Post Office Harri Singh Near Grid Station Sammundri Road Faisalabad

Proposed location of

Extension/augmentation works of grid station should not be changed and be completed on priority basis.



4. F-6:- Augmentation of 31.5/40 MVA P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Jhang Road Faisalabad




1 Muhammad Khurrum Shahzad S/o Shabir Ahmad (NIC # 33100-7588014-7)

Social Worker Chak No 230 RB Chohlan Tehsil & District Faisalabad




2 Muhammad Arshad S/o Abdur-Rehman (NIC # 33100-0637654-3)

Industrial Worker

Chak No 230 RB Chohlan Tehsil & District Faisalabad






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5. F-7:- Augmentation of 31.5/40 MVA P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Nishat Abad Faisalabad




1 Nazir Ahmad S/o Wali Muhammad (NIC # 33102-6439916-5)

Furniture Maker

Chak No 203 RB Malikpur Tehsil & District Faisalabad

Due to forced loadshedding , workers are deprived off their wages. Existing Transformers are overloaded.

To overcome the overloading situation , replacement of lesser capacity transformer is with higher capacity is required.

Replacement of 20/26 MVA P/T with 31.5/40 MVA is proposed in Tranche-IV

2 Waheed Yousaf S/O Muhammad Youasf (NIC # 33100-0869910-7)

Shop Keeper Chak No 203 RB Malikpur Tehsil & District Faisalabad

Due to power fluctuation, home appliances are being damaged. Proposed location

of Extension/augmentation works of grid station should not be changed and be completed on priority basis.

To overcome power fluctuation , installation of higher capacity transformer Construction work should be completed in time


6. F-8:-Augmentation of 31.5/40 MVA P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Factory Area Faisalabad




1 Muhammad Usman S/o Muhammad Yousaf (NIC # 33100-8087736-7)

Rakshaw Driver

House # 1297 Street # 1 Bilal Gunj Faisalabad




2 Zafar Iqbal S/o Muhammad Aslam (NIC # 33102-1806164-5)

Hair Dresser House # 146 G, Scheme # 212 III Dijkot Road Faisalabad







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3 Muhammad Jamil S/o Sufi Shakeel Ahmad (NIC # 33105-0314061-9)

Diver Strret # 8 Mohallah Farooqia , Korianwala Sammundri Road Faisalabad




4 M/s Muhammad Jamil S/o Sufi Shakeel Ahmad

House Wife Strret # 8 Mohallah Farooqia , Korianwala Sammundri Road Faisalabad

She supports the construction of works relating to Extension/ Augmentation of existing Grid Stations. She complained about low voltage and frequent interruptions in the area causing damage to electric appliances

7. F-9:- Augmentation of 31.5/40 MVA P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Juharabad District Khushab




1 Muhammad Rashid S/o Hafiz Ghulam Muhammad (NIC # 36201-4149208-3)

Shop Keeper Dera Hakeemanwala Near Grid Station Jauharabad Dist Khushab




2 Jaffer Hussain S/o Ghulam Hussain (NIC # 38201-2865952-3)

Retired Ulfat Colny Jauharabad District Khushab




8. F-11 Extension of 20/26 MVA P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Thikri Wala Faisalabad




1 Anwar Ali S/O Niaz ALI (NIC # 33100-0905977-7)

Retired PTCL Employee

Chak No 70 JB Thikriwala Faisalabad

To overcome loadshedding and having reliable infrastructure , Transformer having higher capacity be installed

20/26 MVA power transfer is required in place of 10/13 MVA

Extension of 20/26 MVA P/T is included in Tranche-IV

2 Rana Ghulam Sarwar Farmer/Numb Chak No 70 JB Proposed location of Construction work FESCO should complete all



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S/o Sher Muhammad Khan (NIC # 33100-1467858-1)

erdar Mansooran Faisalabad


should be completed in time

work timely

3 Abul Hamid S/o Aziz Bux (NIC # 33100-0843224-3)

Retired Navy Personal

Chak No 70 JB Thikriwala Faisalabad




9. F-12:- Augmentation of 431.5/40 MVA P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Kamalia District Toba Tek Singh




1 Muhammad Ashraf S/o Muhammad Amin (NIC # 33302-9051319-7)

Farmer Plot No 54/2, Near Grid Station Rjjana Road Kamalia




2 Allah Ditta S/O Ahmad Yar (NIC # 33302-3052436-2)

Farmer Rajjana Road, Near Grid Station Kamalia Dist




10. F-13& 14 :- Augmentation of 31.5/40 MVA P/T & Extension of 20/26 P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Toba Tek Singh




1 Muhammad Siddique S/o Ghulam Bhek (NIC # 33303-2195805-9)

Farmer Chak No 329 JB Peeriwala Tehsil & District Toba Tek Singh


Contractor should take safety precautions during construction.


2 Tassadaq Hussain Khan S/O Zahoor Hussain Khan (NIC # 33303-

Farmer Chak No 329 JB Peeriwala Tehsil & District Toba Tek Singh

He supports Augmentation/ Extension works . Being pro development , supports further Safety precautions should be taken





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7144485-9) during construction.

11. F-15 :- Extension of 20/26 MVA P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Chak Jhumra District Faisalabad




1 Muhammad Suleman S/o Muhammad Ismail (NIC # 33101-19940779-3)

Ex-Employee Street No 05 Islam Pura Chak Jhumra Faisalabad

Prolonged load shedding in the summer is a nuisance; he hoped that Extension/augmentation works will improve the situation

2 Haji Bashir Ahmad S/O Nazir Ahmad (NIC # 33101-4799608-1)

Farmer Chak No 186 RB Dhilwan Tehsil Jhumra District Faisalabad

He supports Augmentation/ Extension works for the sake of reduction in load shading and safety measure be adopted.

Contractor should take safety precautions during construction.

Under the provision of contract , contractor is bound to adopt safety measures.

12. F-16:- Extension of 20/26 P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Pir Mahal District Toba Tek Singh




1 Ali Raza S/o Muhammad Yousaf (NIC # 33302-2195805-9)

Labourer Plot C Basti Oadh Pir Mahal Teshil Kamali District Toba Tek Singh




2 Manzoor Ahmad S/O Nisar Ahmad (NIC # 33302-2754692-5)

Labourer Plot C Pir Mahal Tehsil Kamali District Toba Tek Singh

He supports Augmentation/ Extension works . Being pro development , supports further Safety precautions should be taken during construction.



3 Muhammad Aslam S/O Ghulam Rasul (NIC # 33302-21912337)

Shop Keeper Plot C Basti Oadh Pir Mahal Tehsil Kamali District Toba Tek Singh

He supports Augmentation/ Extension works . Being pro development , supports further Safety precautions should be taken during construction.





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13. F-18:- Extension of 20/26 P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Bhakkar




1 Hussain Bux S/o Allah Diwaya (NIC # 38101-0631787-3)

Security Sargent

Akkan Wala , Kirai Kot Tehsil & District Bhakkar




2 Muhammad Saeed Bhatti S/O Muhammad Siddique (NIC # 38101-0930990-3)

Employment Chak No 34 TDA Tehsil & District Bhakkar

Proposed location of Extension works of grid station should not be changed and be completed on priority basis because power system is overloaded.



3 Muhammad Bila Zafar S/O Muhammad Iqbal (NIC # 33302-97535686-1)

Employment Near Abu Sufian Masjid, Nazir Town Tesil & District Bhakkar

Load Shading Install new and high capacity infrastructure

Extension of 20/26 MVA P/T is proposed

14. F-19:- Extension of 20/26 P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Bhamb District Jhang




1 Sultan Ahmad S/o Ghulam Muhammad (NIC # 38202-8306053-1)

Farmer Sharreh P/O Bhamb Tehsil & District Jhang

Happy to hear that something is being done to combact loadshading

Infrastructure having higher capacity be installed

Extension of Grid Station is proposed.

2 Allah Dita S/O Choaghatta (NIC # 38202-1196730-7)

Farmer Sharreh P/O Bhamb Tehsil & District Jhang

Save the live through providing electricity



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15. F-20:- Extension of 20/26 P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Sammundri District Faisalabad




1 Zulfiqar Ali S/o Akbar Ali (NIC # 33105-9589083-5)

Civil Engineer NDC

Raja Road Danishpura Tehsil Sammundri District Faisalabad

Being Engineer supports development pertaining to power infrastructure.

For reliable power supply , P/T with higher capacity is required

Extension of 20/26 MVA P/T is proposed under Tranche-IV.

2 Yasmin Majid w/o Zulfiqar Ali (NIC # 33105-2349226-2)

Lawyer Raja Road Danishpura Tehsil Sammundri District Faisalabad

She supports the construction of works relating to Extension/ Augmentation of existing Grid Stations. She complained about low voltage and frequent interruptions in the area causing damage to electric appliances

3. Liaqat Ali S/O Abdul Qayum (NIC # 33105-2349226-2)

Shop Keeper Strret No 2 Chowngi No 2, Gojra Road Sammundri District Faisalabad



16. F-21:- Extension of 20/26 P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Sammundri District Faisalabad




1 Zulfiqar Ali S/o Akbar Ali (NIC # 33105-9589083-5)

Civil Engineer NDC

Raja Road Danishpura Tehsil Sammundri District Faisalabad

Being Engineer supports development pertaining to power infrastructure.


Extension of 20/26 MVA P/T is proposed under Tranche-IV.

2 Yasmin Majid w/o Zulfiqar Ali (NIC # 33105-2349226-2)

Lawyer Raja Road Danishpura Tehsil Sammundri District Faisalabad

She supports the construction of works relating to Extension/ Augmentation of existing Grid Stations. She complained about low voltage and frequent interruptions in the area causing



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damage to electric appliances

3. Liaqat Ali S/O Abdul Qayum (NIC # 33105-2349226-2)

Shop Keeper Strret No 2 Chowngi No 2, Gojra Road Sammundri District Faisalabad



17. F-21:- Augmentation of 20/26 P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Barana Tehsil Lalian District Chiniot




1 Liaquat Ali S/O Ghulam Rasul (NIC # 33201-7479076-5)

Teacher Barana Tehsil Lalian District Chiniot

Being Teacher have knowledge of power shortage and need of development of power infrastructure and support development activities pertaining to power infrastructure.


Extension of 10/13 MVA P/T is proposed to be replaced with higher capacity of 20/26 MVA power transformer under Tranche-IV.

2 Muhammad Jamil Akhtar S/O Muhammad Saeed Akhtar (NIC # 38405-4225608-9)

Progressive Farmer

Chak No 132 Tehsil Silanwali District Sargodha

Being progressive farmer , wishers for reliable power supply for effective operation of tubewells.

Existing power infrastructure need augmentation

Under Tranch-IV, augmentation of power infrastructure is proposed.

3. Ghulam Muhammad S/O Allah Yar S/O Abdul Qayum (NIC # 33105-2349226-2)

Shop Keeper Chak No 132 Tehsil Silanwali District Sargodha


Augmentation of 20/26 MVA P/T is proposed



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18. F-22:- Augmentation of 20/26 MVA P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Kamal Pur (Thaithian ) Tehsil & District Chiniot




1 Muhammad Javed S/O Saleh Muhammad (NIC # 33201-1567928-3)

Social Worker/Farmer

Chak No 128 JB Thaithian Tehsil & District Chiniot



2 Mazhar Iqbal S/O Saleh Muhammad (NIC # 33201-1511986-5)


Chak No 128 JB Thaithian Tehsil & District Chiniot

Local Labour be used in development

Provision be made for deployment of local labour

Contractor for civil works is liable to employee local labour preferably.

19. F-23:- Extension of 10/13 MVA P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Khewa Tehsil & District Jhang




1 Mehdi Hassan S/O Ghulam Ahmad (NIC # 33202-5895467-5)

Farmer Khorra Baqir Tehsil & District Jhang

Being farmer wishes for reliable source of power supply for tube well

Install another P/T Extension of 10/13 MVA P/T is proposed

2 Beg Khan S/O Shahbaz Hussain (NIC # 33201-5761392-3)


Chah Mangiana P/o Khewa Tehsil & District Jhang






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20. F-24:- Extension of 10/13 MVA P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Bhawana Tehsil Bhawana District Chiniot




1 Mohsin Ali Shahzad S/O Rehmat Ullah (NIC # 33201-4987157-7)

Industrial Worker

Mohallah Bajli Khar, Bhawana Tehsil Bhawana District Chiniot

Prolonged load shedding in the summer is a nuisance; he hoped that Extension/augmentation works will improve the situation.

2 Ghulam Muhammad S/O Sultan Ahmad (NIC # 33201-1564984-5)

Social Worker Taja Bairwala Bhawana Tehsil Bhawana District Chiniot




21. F-25:- Extension of 20/26 MVA P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Kirana Tehsil & District Sargodha




1 Muhammad Nadeem Aslam S/O Muhammad Aslam (NIC # 33201-4987157-7)

SSO Incharge Chak No 133 SB Tehsil Silanwali District Sargodha

Presently 02 No 20/26 MVA Power Transformers are installed which are overloaded . To save the infrastructure forced load shading is exercised due to overlading of Power Transformers.

Extension of a new P/T with equivalent Capacity be installed to overcome overloading.

2 Muhammad Nazir S/O Lal Khan (NIC # 38401-0252606-5)

Social Worker Sikh Zeereen, Mianai Tehsil Bhalwal District Sargodha






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22. F-26:- Extension of 10/13 MVA P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Manjhla Bagh Tehsil Sammundri District Faisalabad




1 Shahmand S/O Muhammad Manshaw (NIC # 33105-7715905-3)

Farmer Chak No 487 GB Tehsil Sammundri District Faisalabad



2 Qasim Ali S/O Muhammad Manshaw (NIC # 33105-7724455-3)

Farmer Chak No 487 GB Tehsil Sammundri District Faisalabad

Local Labour be used in development

Provision be made for deployment of local labour

Contractor for civil works is liable to employee local labour preferably.

23. F-27:- Extension of 10/13 MVA P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Lalian District Chiniot




1 Muhammad Nawaz S/o Muhammad Hyat (NIC # 33201-1627071-9)

Primary Teacher

Jhang Road Umar abad Lalian Teh. & Dist Chiniot

Prolonged load shedding in the summer is a nuisance; he hoped that Extension/augmentation works will improve the situation.

2 Mumtaz Ahmad S/o Allah Yar (NIC # 33201-1645509-5)

Electrician Masjid Talha Mohallah Mustafa Abad Lalian Teh. & Dist Chiniot




3 Mumtaz Ahmad S/o Ahmad Yar (NIC # 33201-1638774-1)

Farmer Bhanyanwala Post Office Lalian Teh. & Dist Chiniot






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24. F-28:- Augmentation of 31.5/40 MVA P/T at 132Kv Grid Station Khurrianwala Tehsil Jaranwala District Faisalabad




1 Muhammad Aslam Parvaiz S/o Bashir Ahmad (NIC # 33102-9810815-8)

Construction Worker

204 RB Tehsil City District Faisalabad




2 Muhammad Azam S/o Jamal Din (NIC # 33201-1645509-5)

Labourer 194 RB Ram Nagar Tehsil Jaranwala District Faisalabad






Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Project – Tranche-IV Annex-3: REA and IR Checklists

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ANNEX – 3

RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (REA) AND INVOLUNTARY

RESETTLEMENT SCREENING CHECKLISTS

5.1 AUGMENTATION AND EXTENSION OF EXISTING GRID STATIONS BY REPLACING /ADDITION OF POWER TRANSFORMERS

A. RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (REA) CHECKLIST

Instructions:

i. The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to be attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to Environment and Safeguards Division (RSES) for endorsement by Director, RSES and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer.

ii. This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions are adequately considered, refer also to ADB's (a) checklists on involuntary resettlement and Indigenous Peoples; (b) poverty reduction handbook; (c) staff guide to consultation and participation; and (d) gender checklists.

iii. Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify potential impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures

Country/Project Title Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program-Tranche-IV

Sector Division FESCO Pakistan

Subproject Type and Name Augmentation and Extension of 14 No Power Transformer of various Capacities

Screening Questions Yes No Remarks

A. Project Siting

Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas?

Cultural heritage site No No Cultural heritage site is located near the sub-project location

Protected Area No No Protected Area is located near the sites

Wetland No No Wetland is located near existing grid stations

Mangrove No Mangroves are located near sea shore line

Estuarine No No Estuarine site is located near the sites

Buffer zone of protected area No



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Special area for protecting biodiversity No No Special area for protecting biodiversity is located

B. Potential Environmental Impacts

Will the Project cause…

Encroachment on historical/cultural areas, disfiguration of landscape and increased waste generation?

No

Encroachment on precious ecosystem (e.g. sensitive or protected areas)?

No

Alteration of surface water hydrology of waterways crossed by roads and resulting in increased sediment in streams affected by increased soil erosion at the construction site?

No

Damage to sensitive coastal/marine habitats by construction of submarine cables?

No

Deterioration of surface water quality due to silt runoff, sanitary wastes from worker-based camps and chemicals used in construction?

No

Increased local air pollution due to rock crushing, cutting and filling?

No No blasting would be involved

Risks and vulnerabilities related to occupational health and safety due to physical, chemical, biological, and radiological hazards during project construction and operation?

No No risk and vulnerability to occupational health and safety would be involved due to implementation of sub-project works.

Chemical pollution resulting from chemical clearing of vegetation for construction site?

No No vegetation clearance chemical is involved.

Noise and vibration due to blasting and other civil works?

No No blasting is involved in execution of works. One time, heavy vehicle with Power Transformer will come at site. Afterward only maintenance vehicle will come for routine maintenance

Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people?

No

Disproportionate impacts on the poor, women and children, Indigenous Peoples or other vulnerable groups?

No

Social conflicts relating to inconveniences in living conditions where construction interferes with pre- existing roads?

No

Hazardous driving conditions where construction interferes with pre-existing roads?

No Only one time, power transformer will be shifted to the site of work,

Creation of temporary breeding habitats for vectors of disease such as mosquitoes and rodents?

No

Dislocation and compulsory resettlement of people living in right-of-way of the power transmission lines?

No

Environmental disturbances associated with No Construction of Power Transmission



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the maintenance of lines (e.g. routine control of vegetative height under the lines)?

Lines are not included in Tranche-IV.

Facilitation of access to protected areas in case corridors traverse protected areas?

No

Disturbances (e.g. noise and chemical pollutants) if herbicides are used to control vegetative height?

No

Large population influx during project construction and operation that cause increased burden on social infrastructure and services (such as water supply and sanitation systems)?

No No population influx would be involved during execution of sub-projects.

Social conflicts if workers from other regions or countries are hired?

No Local unskilled labour will be utilized for execution of sub-projects. No foreign labour is required.

Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in construction camps and work sites, and possible transmission of communicable diseases from workers to local populations?

No Minor quantum of civil works extending upto construction of foundation bay and extension of control house building are involved in execution of sub-projects. As such massive camping facilities would not be required. Existing lavatories at grid stations can meet the requirement of labour.

Risks to community safety associated with maintenance of lines and related facilities?

No

Community health hazards due to electromagnetic fields, land subsidence, lowered groundwater table, and salinization?

No

Risks to community health and safety due to the transport, storage, and use and/or disposal of materials such as explosives, fuel and other chemicals during construction and operation?

No No explosive and other hazardous chemical are envisaged to be stored during implementation of sub-projects

Community safety risks due to both accidental and natural hazards, especially where the structural elements or components of the project (e.g., high voltage wires, and transmission towers and lines) are accessible to members of the affected community or where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning?

No No risks to community are envisaged due to implementation of sub-projects. In case of accidents if any, FESCO Safety Section alonwith other Rescue agencies i.e. 1122 will be called to take care of rescue activities.

Climate Change and Disaster Risk Questions

The following questions are not for environmental categorization. They are included in this checklist to help identify potential climate and disaster risks.

Yes No Remarks

Is the Project area subject to hazards such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, tropical cyclone winds, storm surges, tsunami or volcanic eruptions and climate changes (see Appendix

No Sub-Projects works are not located in earth-quake zone and location of existing grid stations are not subjected



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I)? flood and landslide

Could changes in precipitation, temperature, salinity, or extreme events over the Project lifespan affect its sustainability or cost?

No There would be no change in precipitation pattern due to implementation of Tranche-IV Sub Projects

Are there any demographic or socio-economic aspects of the Project area that are already vulnerable (e.g. high incidence of marginalized populations, rural-urban migrants, illegal settlements, ethnic minorities, women or children)?

No In sub-project locations , there is no vulnerable marginalized populations, rural-urban migrants, illegal settlements, ethnic minorities

Could the Project potentially increase the climate or disaster vulnerability of the surrounding area (e.g., increasing traffic or housing in areas that will be more prone to flooding, by encouraging settlement in earthquake zones)?

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B. INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT SCREENING CHECKLIST

Project: Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program Location FESCO Region

Sub-Component: Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Project Subproject ; Augmentation /Extension of Power Transformers at existing 132KV Grid Station at the location as per Annex-I

District Faisalabad, Jhang, Chiniot , Toba Tek Singh, Bhakkar, , Sargodha & Khushab

Level of Project Design:

Feasibility Stage

Potential for Involuntary Resettlement Effects*

Not Know

n Yes No

If yes, consider potential scope of resettlement effects

Will the project include any new physical construction work?

Yes Sub-project works involve construction of foundation bays having limited quantum of work.

Does the project include upgrading or rehabilitation of existing physical facilities?

Yes

At extension sub-project locations, few Control House Buildings will be upgraded to accommodate additional Control Pannels.

Are any environmental effects likely which may lead to loss of housing, other assets, resource use or incomes?

No

Sub-project works will be carried out within walled boundaries of existing grid stations. As such there will be no loss of housing, resource use or income

Is land acquisition likely to be necessary? No

No land acquisition would be involved because sub-project works would be carried out within walled boundaries of already acquired piece of land.

Is the site for land acquisition known? yes Site is known but land acquisition will not be involved.

Is the ownership status and current usage of the land known?

yes FESCO owns the land and presently grid station are in operational condition.

Will easements be utilized within an existing site or Right of Way?

yes Existing infrastructure would be utilized.

Are non-titled people present on the site/ within the Right of Way?

No No Non- titled peoples are present at sub-project locations

Will there be loss of housing? No There will be no loss to housing

Will there be loss of crops, trees, and other fixed assets through land use related changes?

No

No damage of crops would be involved. There will be partial loss of few trees coming under outgoing feeders.

Will there be loss of incomes and livelihoods?

No

Will people lose access to facilities, services, or natural resources through land use-related changes?

No

Will any social or economic activities be affected by land use-related changes?

No



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Affected Persons and Severity of Impacts

Any estimate of the likely number of those affected by the project? No ( √ ) Yes ( )

If yes, approximately how many? NA

Any estimate of the severity of impact at the household level? No ( √ ) Yes ( )

If yes, what? NA

Any of those people poor, indigenous, or vulnerable to poverty risks? No ( √ ) Yes ( )

If yes, how? NA

DECISION ON CATEGORIZATION

200 or more people will be severely affected (displaced from housing or losing 10% or more of their productive/income-generating assets. A full resettlement action plan is required. Less than 200 people will be affected or less than 10% or more of their productive / income-generating assets will be lost. Requires a short resettlement action plan. No person is affected. Resettlement action plan is not required

Screening Checklist Prepared By: Name: Yasir Iftikhar Designation: Assistant Manager Environment PMU FESCO Date: May 23,2013 Screening Reviewed By: Name: Muhammad Sharif Malik Designation: Addl :Manager Environment & Social

Safeguard PMU FESCO Date: May 23, 2013

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C. Initial Screening for Impact on Indigenous Peoples at Project Concept Paper Stage

Country: Pakistan Department / Division:

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO)

Project Title: Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program-Tranche-IV

Lending Modality: Loan – Multi-Tranche Financing Facility

Screening questions Not

known Yes No

Any other comments

Aside from the mainstream population, are there population groups who have been living in the project location before modern states or territories were created and before modern borders were defined?

No

Are there population groups who maintain cultural and social identities separate from mainstream or dominant societies and cultures?

No

Are there populations of tribal groups or cultural minorities who have migrated into the project areas to which they are not indigenous, but have established a presence and separate social cultural identity?

No

Peoples migrated from other locations , have adopted the culture of the area.

Are there population groups that self-identify themselves, or are identified by others and the mainstream population or by the Law, as being part of a distinct indigenous cultural group or ethnic minority?

No

There exist no population groups who are protected by the special provisions of the law of the country. All groups has the equal rights

Are there population groups with a linguistic identity different from that of the mainstream society?

No

All the peoples in the area of the sub-project have the same linguistic identity.

Are there population groups with social, cultural, economic and political traditions and institutions distinct from the mainstream culture?

No

Peoples of the sub-project area have same cultural , social , economic and political traditions.

Are there population groups with economic systems oriented more toward traditional systems of production than the mainstream systems?

No

Equal opportunities for all group of peoples in the economic system

Are there population groups who maintain attachments to traditional habitats and ancestral territories and the natural resources in these habitats and territories?

No

Comments by ESSC staff

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Yes, indigenous peoples will be affected and, therefore, a social development specialist should be involved in the PPTA Fact Finding Mission

No No, indigenous peoples will not be affected and, therefore, no need to involve a social development specialist during PPTA Fact Finding

Note:- 1. Sub-project listed in Tranche-IV project are scattered within FESCO territory

covering 07 Districts of Punjab Province i.e. Faisalabad , Toba Tek Singh, Jhang , Chiniot, Bhakkar , Sargodha & Khushab. Village wise location of existing grid stations in which sub-projects are to be carried out is attached.

2. Tranche-IV sub-project works are of Augmentation and extension in nature , in which Power Transformers of various capacities are to be replaced (Augmentation) and added (Extension) at existing grid stations. Sub project works are to be carried out within walled boundaries of existing grid stations. Minor quantum of Civil Work involving addition of foundation bays or extension of control house building.

3. No Indigenous peoples are found in the vicinity/proximity of sub-project area. Tranche-Iv Sub-Project have no adverse impact on the population of the area and have following positive effects on the community:-

Forced load shedding due to overloading of power transformers will be reduced

Fluctuation/tripping of power supply will be illuminated

More industry will be established around sub-project location and more jobs would be available in the vicinity of sub-project locations.


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ANNEX – 4

PHOTOGRAPHIC PROFILE

Main Gate & Public Consultation view of 132 KV Grid Station Khurrianwala

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Figure 3: A view of Public Consultation at Kirana Grid Station

Figure 4: Availbilty of Foundation Space for Extension at Bhalwal Grid Station

Figure 5: Main enterance of 132 KV Grid Station Tandlianwala



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Figure 6: Availabilty of space for foundation bay at 132 KV Grid Station Tandlianwala

Figure 7: Availabilty of space for foundation bay at 132 KV Grid Station Sammundri

Figure 8: Main Gate of 132 KV Grid Station Manjhla Bagh



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Figure 9: Availabilty of space for foundation bay at 132 KV Grid Station Manjhla Bagh

Figure 10: Main Gate of 132 KV Grid Station Pir Mahal



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Figure 11: A View of Public Consultation

Figure 12: A View of 132 KV Grid Station Toba Tek Singh



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Figure 13: A View of yard of 132 KV Grid Station Toba Tek Singh

Figure 13: A View of 132 KV Grid Station Bhamb District Jhang



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Figure 14: A View of yard of 132 KV Grid Station Bhamb District Jhang



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Figure 15: A View of 132 KV Grid Station Khewa District Jhang

Figure 16: A View of yard of 132 KV Grid Station Khewa District Jhang

Figure 16: A View of 132 KV Grid Station Kamal Pur District Chiniot



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Figure 17: A View of 132 KV Grid Station Kamal Pur District Chiniot



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ANNEX – 7

TYPICAL BUNDS FOR TRANSFORMER

Approved IEE Report For Tranch IV

Documents