Expansion of Integrated Township Project “Life Republic”

Environmental Impact Assessment

Report

For

Expansion of Integrated Township

Project

“Life Republic”

at village: Marunji, Jambe, Nere,

Taluka: Mulshi, District: Pune

By

Kolte Patil I Ven Townships (Pune) Pvt.

Ltd.

7th Floor City Bay Dhole Patil Road, Camp, Pune

Pin code 411001

Index

A. Chapters

Chapter No. Title Page

No.

I Introduction 1

II Project Description 12

III Description of the Environment 49

IV Anticipated Impacts & Mitigation Masseurs 114

V Analysis of Alternatives 159

VI Environmental Monitoring Program 165

VII Additional Studies: Risk Assessment & Disaster

Management Plan 167

VIII Project Benefits 170

IX Environment Management Plan 171

X Summary & Conclusion 196

XI Disclosure of Consultant 200

B. Tables

Table

No. Description

Page

no.

1 Terms of Reference and its Compliance 6

2 Land-use Classification – Area (10Km. Radius) 18

3 Area Statement of Project 26

4 Non-FSI Area Statement 27

5 Building Configuration and Occupancy 28

6 Water Demand 36

7 Details of Swimming Pools 37

8 Details of RG Area 38

9 Landscape Area Details 40

10 Parking Statement 41

11 Water Balance Statement 42

12 Details of Storm Water 43

13 Details of Debris at Construction Phase 44

14 Solid Waste Generation 44

15 Energy Requirement Details 45

16 Energy Conservation measures 46

17 AAQ Monitoring Locations 59

18 Average values for AAQM parameters at all sampling locations 59

19 Sampling Locations for Water Analysis 60

20 Water analysis reports (summarized) 61

21 Water Analysis Reports (Water Treatment Plant Outlet) 62

22 Wastewater Analysis (WW from STP) 64

23 Locations for Soil Sampling in Study area 66

24 Soil Analysis Reports (Summarized) 67

25 Standards for Soil Classification 67

26 Locations for Noise monitoring in Study area 69

27 Noise Level (dB) Monitoring Results (Summarised) 70

28 List of trees species 77

29 List of tree species found near lake 78

30 Excerpts from Ranwa report 79

31 Biodiversity Lists On Site 87

32 Social Infrastructure around site 112

33 Air : Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation (Construction Phase) 116

34 Air : Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation (Operation Phase) 118

35 Water : Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation (Construction Phase) 121

36 Characteristics of sewage before and after treatment 127

37 Water : Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation (Operation Phase) 128

38 Typical Noise Levels of Construction Equipment 133

39 Noise : Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation (Construction Phase) 134

40 Noise: Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation (Operation Phase) 136

41 Land: Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation (Construction Phase) 138

42 Land: Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation (Operation Phase) 142

43 Waste: Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation (Construction Phase) 144

44 Waste: Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation (Operation Phase) 148

45 Biodiversity: Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation (Construction Phase) 151

46 Biodiversity : Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation (Operation Phase) 153

47 Socio Economy: Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation (Construction

Phase)

155

48 Socio Economy: Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation (Operation Phase) 157

49 Environmental Monitoring Program 165

50 Operation and Maintenance for Rainwater Harvesting System 174

51 Schedule for Operation and Maintenance for STP 174

52 Standard Operating Procedures for solid waste management 175

53 Few more recommended species for plantation 177

54 Operation and Maintenance for Solar energy for water heating: 178

55 Operation and Maintenance for Solar for electricity generation 179

56 Description of impacts during Construction Phase 183

57 Mitigation Measures for Impacts during Construction Phase 184

58 Description of impacts during Operation Phase 189

59 Mitigation Measures for Impacts during Operation Phase 190

60 Environmental Management Cost 193

61 Monitoring Cost during Construction Phase 194

62 Monitoring Cost during Operation Phase 194

63 Project summary 196

64 Checklist for Impact Assessment 198

C. Figures

Table

No.

Description Page

no.

A Google Image showing project site 5

B Location Map 12

C Project Site depicted on Google Image 14

D Area from Project Site on Toposheet (10 Km. Radius) 15

E Satellite Image Map 16

F Map of LULC Classification (10 Km. Radius) 18

G LULC Classification (10 Km. Radius) 19

H Contour Map 21

I Drainage Network map of study area 22

J Village Map in Study area 23

K Road and Railway Network Map 23

L Environmental Sensitivity Zone Map 24

M Wind Rose Pattern 57

N Locations for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring in Study area 58

O Graph showing average values for SO2, NO2, CO at all sampling locations 59

P Locations for Water Sampling in Study area 61

Q Locations for Soil Sampling in Study Area 66

R Locations for Ambient Noise Monitoring 69

S Water Budget- Dry Season 123

T Water Budget- Wet Season 124

U Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Layout 124

V STP- Schematic Flow Diagram 127

W OWC Process Flow Chart 147

X Detailed Drawing of OWC 148

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Environmental Impact Assessment Report: AUGUST 2020

Life republic Integrated township project by Kolte Patil I-Ven Townships (Pune) Ltd. 1

Chapter I

Introduction

India is the country of ever growing Cities as migration from villages to cities is an increasing ever trend due to employment opportunities in the cities. Therefore, obviously, housing is the basic need of this increasing population. Rapid industrialization and population explosion have also led to migration of people from village to cities which increase human settlement in cities and towns which gives rise to many issues regarding environment. Environmental Impact Assessment is evaluation of the possible positive and negative impact that a proposed activity may have on the environment, together consisting of the environmental, social and economic aspects. This is an exercise to ensure that the proposed project does not harm the environment both on a short term and long-term basis. Intend of the EIA process is to foresee and address potential environmental impacts at an early stage of project planning and design. For this purpose, all environmental components must be studied including Land, Water, Air, Noise, Wastes, Socio-economy and Biodiversity.

EIA process carries certain objectives:

• To provide decision-makers with analysis of the total environment so that decisions can be made based on as nearly complete and balanced information as possible;

• To assess and present intangible/unquantifiable effects that are not adequately addressed by cost/benefit analysis and other technical reports;

• To provide information to the public on a proposal; in case of public hearing

• To formalize the consideration of alternatives to a proposal being considered, in order that the least environmentally harmful means of achieving the given objective can be chosen;

• To improve the design of new developments and safeguard the environment through the application of mitigation and avoidance measures

• To design the Environmental Management Plan so as to implement

environment safety measures and provide guidelines for monitoring of

environmental issues

• To carry out baseline surveys to establish the existing environmental status

• Cost benefit analysis as and when applicable and sought by SEACs/EACs

• To Prepare EIA as mandated in Appendix III of EIA Notification 2006

• To carry out the additional studies as sought through TOR issued by SEAC/EAC



1.1 Purpose of this EIA:

With an economic growth rate of 7.5%, which is the second fastest in the world, India is fast emerging as a major global business giant. With 35 cities having population in excess of 1 million, and more cities being added to this list, investments in urban infrastructure are projected to be higher than ever before. This of course is besides the investments already coming into the economy via ‘foreign direct investments’ into urban real estate development. This is one sector of the Indian economy that has activities which are directly or indirectly linked to every other economic sector. The gross built-up area added to commercial and residential spaces was about 40.8 million square meters in 2004-05; the trends show a sustained growth of 10% over the coming years.

Construction activity in India has been pursued without giving much attention on environmental issues. This has resulted in pressure on its finite natural resources, besides creating impacts on human health and wellbeing. The green cover, ground water resources have been forced to give way to the rapidly developing urban centers. The Supreme Court of India has taken a sue-motto cognizance of a news item in Hindustan Times titled as “And quielyt flows maily Yamuna” in which the newspaper has addressed issue of pollution of River Yamuna contributed by construction activities in Delhi and NCR, especially in the form of debris disposal in the river bed. Following to this, construction activity was brought under the purview of EIA Notification 1994 vide amendment in EIA Notification dated 7th July 2004. Subsequently, the MoEF has constituted C.S.Govindrajan Committee to re-engineer the EIA and EC process and based on its recommendations, the MOEF brought in the new EIA Notification 2006 which covers the construction projects under category 8 of the Schedule appended to the said notification.

According to the category 8 of schedule appended to EIA notification 14th September 2006; the construction projects are further classified in two types: First, the Building and Construction Projects having a Built Up area (BUA) of more than 20,000 sq meters but less than 1,50,000 sq meters [category 8(a)] and Second, the Township Projects having BUA of more than 1,50,000 sq meters or covering an area of 50 hectares [category 8(b)]. It is further provided by notification that all projects under category 8(b) shall be appraised as sub-category B1, however the public consultation is not required. This means that all these projects will require EIA for Environmental Clearance along with other prerequisite documents and the project proponent initiated the process accordingly.

The objective of the notification dated 14th September 2006 is to set procedures of “PRIOR environmental clearance” before commencement or expansion, modernisation of a project of identified nature and size. The suitability of site for a proposed development is one of the primary concerns in according environmental clearance to a project. This will include detailed examination of the nature of receptors and magnitude of anticipated impact on account of the proposed project.



1.2 Brief Information of Project Proponent and the Project:

Kolte Patil I-VEN Townships (Pune) Ltd. a company incorporated under the Companies Act 1956, having its registered office at 7th floor, City Bay, Dhole Patil Road, Pune-411001 has proposed this integrated township project and has obtained the First

Environmental Clearance from MoEFCC videNo. 21-111/2007-IA.III dated 6th

September 2007 and its revalidation letter dated 16th December 2014 from SEIAA of Maharashtra. This EC was for plot area of 222 Ha. Subsequently, a substantial portion of the land was omitted from the project and therefore the project proponent has applied for Second Environmental Clearance. The said Second Environmental

Clearance was received vide no. SEIAA-EC-0000001462 dated 23rd April 2019 for Plot

area 162.84 ha from SEIAA of Maharashtra. This Environmental Clearance was for a total built up area of 14,50,972.52 sqm. Further to this; the project proponent has sought amendment in this EC for proposed changes in land use and configuration of buildings keeping total plot area and built-up area intact. Thus, Third Environmental

Clearance was received vide no. SEIAA-EC-0000002328 dated 24th January 2020 from the SEIAA of Maharashtra.

The company now proposes expansion of this integrated township project in terms of increase in built up area or construction area as the Floor Space Index increases to 1. There is no increase in land area under project; rather, some land has been omitted from the project area. Therefore, PP has applied to State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) of Maharashtra for a fresh Environmental Clearance. Terms of Reference (ToR) have been granted by State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC- III) in its 105th meeting dated 01-03-2020. The State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has issued TOR letter in its 196th meeting vide no. SIA/MH/NCP/50153/2020 dated 29/05/2020. This EIA is prepared as per these TOR received from SEIAA of Maharashtra. The details of Environmental Clearances obtained so far by the PP are noted as follows:

No. Category From Dated of EC Area (ha.) BUA (sqm)

1 Fresh MOEFCC 06-09-2007 222.00 Not specified in

letter of EC Revalidation SEIAA 16-12-2014 222.00 2 Fresh SEIAA 23-04-2019 168.84 14,50,972.52

3 Amendment SEIAA 24-01-2020 168.84 14,50,972.52



1.3 Nature, size and location of the project:

The project is expansion of construction project encompassing residential and commercial spaces. The plot area of the project is 15,81,344.18 sqm. The total built up area after this proposed expansion is 18,90,091.83 sqm. The latitude of the project site is between 18o37’44.43” N and 18o36’57.13” N and longitude is 73°42’48.10"E and 73o

42’33.46” E (Figure 1A). Proposed expansion project is at New 86 [ Old S.Nos. 78/1 part, 80 part, 81/1/A part , 81/1B ,81/2, 82/1 part , 82/2 ,82/3, 83 part, 86, 107/1 ,107/2 part , 110/1A part, 110/2 part, 110/1/B part , 111/1A/1 part , 111/1A/2 part, 111/1B part, 111/2 part , 112/1 part , 113/1A/1 part, 113/1A/1B/1 part, 113/1A/1B , 113/2 ,113/1A/2, 113/1B, 114/1 part, 114/2, 115/1part, 117 part, 118/1 part, 120/3, 121 part, 122, 123 ], New 74/B [ old S.No. 74/2, 74/3, 74/9/2 ], 78/1Part, 80 part, 81/1/A part, 82/1 part, 83Part, 85/1 , 102/1 , 107/2 part, 110/1/B part, 111/1A/1 part, 111/1A/2 part, 111/1B part, 111/2 part, 113/1A/1 part, 113/1A/1B/1 part, 115/1part, 117 part, 118/1 part, 121 part, 77/1(Part), 77/2, 78/1(part), 80/1(Part), , 83/2(Part), 90/7/1, 90/9, 91/1(Part), 91/2, 91/3, 91/4(Part), 91/5, 91/6, 91/7(Part), 91/8, 92/1A, 92/2A(Part), 92/3, 92/4, 92/5, 92/6(Part), 92/7, 92/8(Part), 93, 95, 96/1/1(Part), 96/1/2(Part), 96/1/3, 96/2/1, 96/2/2(Part), 96/3(Part), 96/4(Part), 96/5/2(Part), 98(Part), 98/2, 100/1/1, 100/1/2, 100/2, 101(Part), 112/1(Part), 112/2, 114/1(Part), 119, 120/1, 120/2, 120/4/1, 120/4/2, 124/1/1, 124/1/2, 124/2, 125/1, 126/1(Part), 126/2, 127/1/1, 127/1/2(Part), 99/1/2(Part), , 113/1A/1B/1B(Part), 90/10(Part), 131/8(Part), 131/9, 131/10, 102/2(Part), 126/2/1, 73/9, 87/2, 24/3, 24/5, 25/1, 25/2, 26/1, 26/2, 26/4, 26/5, 26/6, 27/1, 27/3(Part), 69/1, 69/2/1, 69/2/2, 69/2/3, 69/2/4, 69/2/5, 69/2/6, 69/2/7, 69/2/8, 71(Part), 74/7(Part), 74/8, 74/9/1(Part) at Mouze Jambe, Nere & Marunji respectively, Tal. Mulshi, Dist. Pune. This is as informed by the PP and the agency carrying out EIA has not verified survey number-wise details and the details of ownership as the Appedix-III – Generic structure has not mandated it. Nor the TOR has mandated any such verification.

Project site is situated at 20 km from Pune towards North-West direction and fast-growing suburb of Pune City. Site is well connected to Pune city by road transport. The project site has contour difference of around 59 meters as per the primary contour survey. The surrounding area is now fairly developed, and many more housing projects are coming up. The location of the project is close to Reserve Forest Area which is

at around 2.5 km aerial distance. Also, there are many natural streams around. The study area has many water bodies like Lakes, Rivers, Streams, etc. Also, a dry and abandoned canal of State Irrigation Department passes through the project land. The overall land use pattern is mixed as agricultural, nonagricultural. Commercial, residential, institutional etc. The area has abundant biodiversity. The EIA organization recommends the PP to take all these things into account and proposed the development that will cause no disturbance to the natural and environmental settings of the local area.



Figure A: Google Image showing project site

Legends:

Plot Boundary Area not in the ownership of PP Nere road Irrigation canal



1.4 Scope of EIA Study:

The PP has applied to State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) of Maharashtra for Environmental Clearance. Terms of Reference (ToR) have been granted by State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC- III) in its 105th meeting dated

1st March 2020. Accordingly, the PP has started the procedure of carrying out EIA. The State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has issued TOR letter in its 196th meeting vide no. SIA/MH/NCP/50153/2020 dated 29th May 2020 confirming the TOR exactly as issued by the SEAC-III. This is in addition to the Model ToR suggested by MoEF&CC. The details of Terms of Reference (ToR) and its compliance as informed by the Project Proponent to this EIA Organisation are as follows: (Table-1)

Table 1: Terms of Reference and its Compliance

Sr.

No.

Points by SEIAA Remark

A Project Description

1. Project description, its importance and the benefits. Chapter I and VIII

2. Project site details (location, topo-sheet of the study area of 10 Km, Coordinates, google map, layout map, land use, geological features and geo-hydrological status of the study area, drainage). Hydro-geological survey report with graphs & data.

Chapter II

3. Land use as per the approved Master Plan of the area, Permission/approvals required from the land-owning agencies, development Authorities, Local Body, Water supply & Sewerage Board, etc.

Submitted as Separate Annexure by PP

4. Land acquisition status, R & R details No fresh land is required for project.

5. Forest and Wildlife and eco-sensitive zones, if any in the study area of 10 km. Any sensitive areas in impact zone such as archaeological structures, reserved forest, noise sensitive zones etc. Clearances required under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and/or the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Land use map is enclosed in EIA Report.

6. (G) High Tension wires if any on the plot. PP confirms that compliance is done in accordance



with Part II, Chapter 13, Clause 13.2 of the Development Control (DC) Rules.

7. (G) Plan showing HFL. NA 8. (G) Permissions granted by State Government in tabular

and chronological form. Comparative statement of components approved, and components constructed as per earlier EC (if applicable) and proposed development.

Sanction Plan is Submitted as Separate Annexure by PP

9. (G) PP to submit the detailed master plan indicating already completed construction and proposed construction. PP to submit the certificate from architect for completed work

Attached as Annexure

10. PP to obtain approval for layout for amalgamation for entire land from concerned authority if two or more than two land parcels are being amalgamated.

Not applicable as no fresh land is being amalgamated.

B. Base Line Data

11. (B) Baseline environmental study for ambient air (PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx& CO),water (both surface and ground), noise and soil for one month (except monsoon period) as per MoEF&CC /CPCB guidelines at minimum 5 locations in the study area of 10 km, The collection and analysis of data shall be done by an environmental laboratory duly notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, or an environmental laboratory duly notified under the Environment (Protection) Act,1986, or an environmental laboratory accredited by NABL, or a laboratory of a Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) institution working in the field of environment.

Chapter III

12. (C) Detail on flora and fauna and socio-economic aspects in the study area. Details of tree cutting, tree transplantation and survival report of existing trees.

Chapter III

13. (C) Likely impact of the project on the environmental parameters (ambient air surface and ground water, land, flora and fauna and socio-economic, etc.)

Chapter IV

14. (B) Source of water for different identified purposes with Chapter II



the permissions required from the concerned authorities, both for surface water and the ground water (by CGWA) as the case may be, Rainwater harvesting, etc.

15. (G) Socio-economic infrastructure details including public transport arrangements on the site; PP to mention details of socio-economic in EIA.

Chapter III

16. (G) PP to submit contour map with slopes, drainage pattern of the site and surrounding area. Layout showing natural water courses on site; total runoff calculation before and after development.


17. (C) PP to submit details of existing trees, proposed to be cut, proposed to be transplanted along with tree survival report

Chapter III

C. Traffic Impact Study in detail including*

18. (V) Traffic Management Plan for the development – Internal circulation indicating road width and turning radius. Cross section of roads at four places showing clear road width, distance left from building line, spaces left for plantation, footpath, service lines etc.

Traffic report is prepared and submitted by PP separately

19. (V) Traffic Volume Counts and Turning Movement Counts on all the external surrounding roads of the proposed project showing the time period taken.

-as above-

20. (V) Topographic details of roads and intersection of the surrounding roads where counts are taken, actual geometry on ground to be shown with dimensions.

-as above-

21. (V) Traffic generation values of similar development to be given by actual count by actual count as support data for assumption made to the particular project.

-as above-

22. (V) Parking statement mentioning parking as per DCR & parking provided actually.

Chapter II

23. (V) Basement ventilation plan: Fire Tender Movement Plan showing clear road and turning radius. Cross section of roads at four places including UGT, OWC and DG set location showing clear road width and distance left from building line & spaces left for plantation, parking, service lines, foot paths, etc.*

DMP is prepared and submitted by PP separately

D. Environmental Impact and Management Plan

24. (B) Identify sources of air pollution, indicate mitigation measures to reduce Air pollution/Noise pollution.

Chapter IV

25. (G) Debris management plan including (a) debris required for refilling, (b) contour plan, (c) details of site

Chapter II



where excess debris will be disposed, capacity of the site and NOC of plot owner. PP shall also ensure that debris disposed on another plot shall not be disposed on another plot. If to be disposed on another plot, the same shall be carried out as per prevailing environmental laws.

26. (B) Management of solid waste and the construction & demolition waste for the project vis-a-vis the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 and the Construction & Demolition Rules, 2016. Transport, collection, storage and disposal for all types of wastes like hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, solid waste, E– waste, and debris/excess earth etc. PP to provide the detailed solid waste management plan along with marked locations on the master plan. Design details of waste processing equipment such as OWC/biogas plants confirming to the technical requirements to meet the quality products.

Chapter II

27. (B) Wastewater management (treatment, reuse and disposal) for the project and also the study area. Design of all STP’s along with BOD load, oxygen requirement calculations and sizing of the tanks with respect to the design criteria. PP to submit detailed calculation for the disinfection of the treated STP water; PP to submit cross sectional drawing of STP’s showing dimensions and ground level; PP to provide ozonation for tertiary treatment. PP to mark the area required for all STP’s on master layout with dimensions

Chapter IV

28. (J) PP to show internal storm water drain and sewer line arrangements up to final disposal point.


29. (C) Provision of mandatory RG area on virgin land and submit the drawing with calculations, ensuring entire mandatory RG is provided on the plot where residential buildings are proposed.


30. (G) A detailed phase wise development plan with safety planning where occupancy has been given.


31. (T) If any site-specific structures such as creation of water body, alteration of natural storm water, large alteration of slopes, creation of green areas abutting to water bodies / natural storm water drain/river etc, is involved, detailed environmental protection approach for the same shall be provided.

Storm Water Drainage details are provided.

32. (D) Separate chapter on Renewable energy in EIA report. Attached as



PP to submit terrace plan for installing solar panels& calculations of energy saving; Energy efficient measures (LED lights, solar power, etc.) during construction as well as during operational phase of the project. Report on ECBC compliance.

Annexure

33. (D) Provide details of Solar PV and Solar water heater in the specific format. PP to carryout shadow analysis for identifying the roof-top area for providing solar panels


34. (B) Environmental status report including analysis reports of all environmental pollution reduction facilities if any commissioned.


35. (K) PP to submit Disaster management plan. Chapter VII 36. B) Preparation of site specific, executable and auditable

environment management plan (EMP) Chapter IX

E Environmental Modelling and additional Studies

37. (B) Fugitive dust modelling by using local meteorological data.


38. (B) Ecological footprint calculation using LCA approach. Attached as Annexure

39. (B) Estimation of Carbon footprint of the project. Attached as Annexure

40. (B) Gate mass balance analysis for environmental parameters related to solid/liquid waste material coming to site, waste generated and its treatment and disposal from site.


F NOCs, Undertakings and CER*

41. (T) NOC’s required: a) CFO NOC, b) Water supply NOC with quantity, c) Drainage NOC, d) Non-biodegradable waste disposal.

Annexure

42. (T) Undertaking to provide DG set backup to all Pollution Control Devices, Water Supply, Emergency Services including emergency lifts, etc.

Annexure

43. (K) PP to submit details of CER activities in consultation with the affected people in the project area as per MoEF&CC circular dt. 01.05.2018, along with details of fund utilization & agreement or consent of executor.

Annexure

* Not in the Scope of EIA organization but obtained by PP himself as follows:

These ToR have been sought for the proposal put by PP at this stage. Needless to mention here that the Project Proponent will have seek frest TOR and prepare a fresh EIA report in case of any substantial change in the size and magnitude of project. Any alteration/ modification/ expansion/ renovation etc in the size, configuration and layout



of the project will attract Fresh EIA and this EIA may be treated as null and void in such situation. It is pertinent to mention here that EIA Consultant organization carrying out EIA of this project has not verified any land records and therefore is unknown about ownership status. The information regarding land as provided by Project Proponent has been relied upon. Since the EIA is location specific activity and not an ownership specific activity, it does not warrant such verification from EIA Organization. Moreover, EIA agencies are not expert in revenue field and such verification is not possible. The SEIAA and SEAC or EAC may verify it as and when required directly from the owners of the project. Therefore, it is reiterated here that present EIA organization in no way responsible and cannot be made a party to any dispute related to land/ownership or likewise issues.

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Chapter- II

Project Description

2.1. Details of the Project:

Kolte Patil I –Ven Townships (Pune) Ltd. Proposes expansion of its Township project “Life Republic” which envisages expansion of township projects with construction of residential buildings and commercial areas at Jambe, Nere, Marunji village near Pune. The project is addressed at Nere, Jambe, and Marunji in Mulshi tehsil of Pune district of Maharashtra. The location is at North-West of Pune, around 8.7 km away from Chinchwad Railway Station and around 22 km away from the Lohgaon Airport, which is Pune’s only Airport. Means of road transport is through Nere road which is adjacent to plot. The site location map is depicted in Fig.B.

Figure B : Location Map

The project is under administrative and sanctioning jurisdiction of Pune Metropolitan Region development Authority (PMRDA) under the Maharashtra Regional Town Planning Act (MRTP) 1966 and its amendments there on. The capital investment of the project is INR 6,680.93 Cr. (Existing: 5,417.61 Cr + Proposed: 1,263.32 Cr) the environment management cost of the project is INR 232.53 Cr. (Existing: 102.55 Cr +



Proposed: 129.7 Cr) and maintenance cost of total project is projected at this stage at around INR 4.82 Cr per annum.

PP informed that construction activity has been started as per previous environmental clearance. The total constructed area is 8,71,017.32 sqm. Excavation for the foundation is a major activity. The debris and rubble removed would be used as filling material for leveling and road construction. Steel, Wood and timber will be used as required and no other natural resources would be used for the project during the construction. The nearby areas are developed with necessary infrastructure including roads transport facility, schools, hospitals, market and other public amenities.

2.2 Topography:

Topography is defined as the configuration of a surface including its relief and position of its natural and man-made features (Source: Merriam-Webster dictionary). In a broader sense, topography is concerned with local detail in general, including not only relief but also vegetative and artificial features, and even local history and culture (Source:

Wikipedia).

Mulshi taluka is a high rainfall region in Pune district characterized by hilly and undulating topography and less fertile soil. It has the highest percentage of area under paddy cultivation (36.22%) as compared to other talukas. The project site has undulating topography having location at 18°37’33.89” N and 73°42’49.49” E having elevation 1972 ft. from the MSL. Topography of the proposed site is studied by collecting and analyzing satellite data.

Remote Sensing and GIS Study

Remote Sensing data is a classic source of information on natural resources for a region and provides a record of the continuum of resource status because of its repetitive coverage. Remote Sensing is a powerful and accurate means of collecting data. The study of satellite imagery gives an excellent opportunity to monitor the quantitative extent of vegetation cover as well as qualitative changes due to changes in environment. This aspect is very significant in understanding the dynamics of the earth surface features and phenomenon such as various ecosystems.

Methodology

Following stapes area adopted for the land use and land cover classification study:

1. Creation of input database.

2. Data Analysis and Data Processing.

3. Preparation of final output.



2.1 Input Data

2.1.1 Toposheet:

Topographical sheet (SOI) scale 1:50,000 No., 47 F/10 and 47 F/ 14were studied for spatial features, ground control points, latitude, longitude and geo-registration of the satellite imageries.

Figure C: Project Site on Google image



Figure D: 10 Km. Radius Area from Project Site on Toposheet

2.1.2 Satellite image

The Satellite data or Satellite Image downloaded from U.S. Geological Survey web site USGS Earth Explorer (https://earthexplorer.usgs.gov/) into the system. The first step involved was the preparation of standard FCC satellite Image (using Landsat ETM 8 band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8) and done supervised classified LULC Map of the study area, which was followed by the ground truthing of the image and identification of Ground Control Points (GCP) for the geo-registration of the images.

The Satellite image used for this study details as follow:

• REQUEST_ID "0702006071681_00023"

• LANDSAT_SCENE_ID "LC81470472020144LGN00"

• ELEVATION_SOURCE "GLS2000"

• SPACECRAFT_ID "LANDSAT_8"

• SENSOR_ID "OLI_TIRS"

• WRS_PATH 147

• WRS_ROW 47

• DATE_ACQUIRED 2020-05-23



Figure E: Satellite Image Map

2.2 Data Processing / Analysis

2.2.1 Image Restoration

Image restoration aims to correct the distorted or degraded image data to create a more faithful representation of the original scene. This typically involves the initial processing of raw image data to correct for geometric distortions and to calibrate the data radio-metrically. Image rectification and restoration procedures are often termed as processing operations because they normally precede manipulation and analysis of the image data to extract specific information.

2.2.2 Radiometric Correction

First order correction was done by dark pixel subtraction technique (Lilles and Keifer, 1979). This technique assumes that there is a high probability that there are at least a few pixels within an image, which should be black (0% reflectance). However, because of atmospheric scattering, the image system records a non- zero DN value at the supposedly dark shadowed pixel location. This represents the DN value that must be subtracted from the particular spectral band to remove the first order scattering component.

2.2.3 Geometric Correction

Raw digital images usually contain geometric distortions so significant that they cannot be used as maps. The source of these distortions ranges from variation in the altitude, and velocity of sensor platform, to factors such as panoramic distortion, earth curvature,



atmospheric refraction, relief displacement and non-linearity in the sweep of a sensor’s IFOV. The intent of geometric correction is to compensate for the distortion introduced by these factors, so that the corrected image will have the geometric integrity of a map.

Images were registered geometrically using toposheet of Survey of India (SOI) on 1:50000 scale. The common uniformly distributed Ground Control Points (GCP’s) were marked with root mean square error of one third of a pixel and the image was re-sampled by nearest neighbour method. The data set was then co-registered for further analysis.

2.2.4 Ground Truthing:

Reconnaissance visit was undertaken for broad understanding of the study area. It was vital for obtaining and visualizing the information pertaining to the existing field conditions, assessment of the accessibility of the area, pattern and distribution of vegetation and its composition.

Ground truthing is the process of establishing the correlation between the surface objects and the objects detected, identified, recognized and deduced from the satellite imagery. The occurrence of a particular vegetation type on the ground was correlated with its tonal appearance on satellite images for identification.

3 Final Outputs

3.1 Land-use classifications:

A hybrid Level-2 land use classification has been done using supervised classification

method. The bands 5, 4, 3 were found to be most appropriate. Finally, 9 classes were derived, and the image was classified. The classified land use pattern is given in Table 2 and represented in Figure E. The False Color Composite of the area is presented in Figure F.



Figure F: Map of LULC Classification (10 Km. Radius)

Table 2: Land-use Classification – Area (10Km. Radius)

S. No. Classes Area in Hectare Area in Sq.Km. Area in %

1 Agriculture 1456.4 14.6 5

2 Barren Land 793.9 7.9 3

3 Builtup Land 6696.6 67.0 21

4 Fallow Land 573.3 5.7 2

5 Hillslope 502.0 5.0 2

6 Open Land 11589.2 115.9 37

7 Vegetation 5776.0 57.8 18

8 Scrub Vegetation 3712.1 37.1 12

9 Waterbody 316.0 3.2 1

Total Area 31416 314 100



Figure G: LULC Classification (10 Km. Radius)

3.2 Interpretation on Land use classification

Built up Land:

It is defined as an area of human habitat developed due to non-agriculture use. The built-up land in 10 km radius from project site comprises of villages, towns, panchayat and revenue villages that include buildings, Industries, factories, transport, communications, utilities in association with water and vegetation. Out of total area, 67 sq. Km area comes under built up land class. This is 21.3 % of total area Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal council and surrounding area is within study area.

Agriculture and forest Vegetation:

The vegetation class use is a function of land productivity and land utilization practices over a period of time. It is an area within the notified forest boundary bearing an association of predominantly of trees and other vegetation types capable of producing timber and other forest produces. These lands are generally occupying the topographically high regions. This land use/land cover class (Agriculture Vegetation, Scrub Vegetation, forest vegetation area) in the study area coved 14.6 sq. km. area under Agriculture, 57.8 sq. km area under vegetation and 37.1 sq.km area found under scrub vegetation, agriculture is 4.6% in study area, Forest vegetation and scrub vegetation area is together 30.2% of total study area.

Water Bodies:

This category comprises areas with surface water, either impounded in the form of ponds, lakes, Ocean and reservoirs or flowing as streams, rivers, canals etc. These are seen clearly on the satellite image in blue to dark blue or cyan color depending on the



depth of water. These areas were identified and mapped as water bodies; this unit is spatially distributed in 3.2 sq. km area. Pavana River, Mula River, Chandkhed River, Kasarsai Odha has passing through study area. Also, Kusagaon Lake and many small lake and ponds area comes in study area.

Fallow Land, Barren Land, Open Land and Hill slope area:

Open land described as degraded land which can be brought under vegetative cover with reasonable effort and which is currently under-utilized and land which is deteriorating due to lack of appropriate water and soil management or on account of natural causes. Wastelands can result from inherent/imposed constraints such as, by location, environment, chemical and physical properties of the soil or financial or management constraints. Within study area most of area comes under Open Land class which is 115.9 sq. km. (36.9 %) out of area.

Fallow land is a piece of land that is normally used for farming but that is left with no crops on it for a season in order to let it recover its fertility is an example of land that would be described as fallow. Out of total area 5.7 sq. km area found under this class. This is 1.8 % of total area. 7.9 Sq. Km area found under barren land and 5 Sq. Km. found under hilly area or hill slope area. Together it is 4.1% of total study area.

Contour map Details:

Relief indicates the variation in the nature of the land surface i.e."The lie of the land". It thus shows the broad features and relative heights of highlands and lowlands such as flood plains, spurs, hills, plateaus etc.

Contouring is the standard method of representing relief on topographic maps. Contour lines are lines joining points of equal elevation on the surface of the ground. They can also be thought of as the lines of intersection between a series of horizontal planes and the ground surface.

For a given map the vertical distance between adjacent contour lines or the contour interval is fixed i.e.20 m. By examining the horizontal distance between successive contours, it is possible to visually estimate the variation in slope of parts of the terrain. As the vertical distance between contours is the same, the closer the contour lines are together the steeper the slope. The maximum height of the terrain in given study area of 10 km is around 940 m. We can easily find by looking at the contour map the site is surrounded by hills and hillocks with a maximum height of 940 m. which you can also find out from the map given below. (Figure-H)



Fig -H: Contour Map of study area

Drainage Map Details:

A drainage system is the pattern formed by the streams, rivers, and lakes in a particular drainage basin. They are governed by the topography of the land, whether a particular region is dominated by hard or soft rocks, and the gradient of the land.

Drainage basins can be described by the order of streams within them. Streams that have no tributaries (or streams flowing into it) are termed first order streams. When the first order streams join together, they become second order steam. Two second order streams join to form third order stream and so on for forth and further orders. However, a stream may have a tributary with a lower order without becoming a higher order stream.

Drainage map of a study area shows highest order of drainage as 6th order. The study area is under the confluence of tributaries of one of the important rivers in Maharashtra which is Mula River and Pauna River. Both the rivers are the important water source part for Pune District. Many streams are contributing to the river from surrounding part of the study area. The pattern of drainage for the study area is mixture of dentritic and trellis type of drainage. The network pattern is relatively dense in some part and spread evenly in the other part of the study area due to hill ranges spread across study area of 10 km.



Fig- I: Drainage Network map of study area

Settlement / Road network Map Details:

The site is located in Marunji, Nere and Jambe. Hinjewadi is one of the important town governed by PMRDA now, emerging as an IT hub in Maharashtra which is developed by MIDC. Site is surrounded by some of the important habitations like Nere, Jambe, and Marunji, Urse, etc. The site is a part of land which is under the boundary of PMRDA which is surrounded by many small habitations like Chandkhed, Hinjewadi, Dattawadi etc.

There are some major settlements in the 10 km proximity of the site which are Talegaon Dabhade, Dehu etc in the North Direction, Marunji, Man and Chand etc in the south direction of the site. Kausgaon, Kasarsaiwhich is located in the south direction. Pimpari Chinchwad in the eastern direction of the site. Site is well connected to all these locations by road. Village map is shown below as Fig. J and road map depicted in Fig. K.



Figure- J: Village map of study area

Figure –K: Road and Railway Network map of study area



2.3. Site selection:

The proposed site is located at S. No. 86 and 74/B at village Nere, Jambe and Marunji, Tal. Mulshi, Dist. Pune. Project site is very near to IT hub Hinjewadi. Pune-Mumbai express way is 3.5 km away from the site. Pawana River which is a perennial river is at a distance of 3.0 km from the project site. There are reserve forests in the 10 km study area around the project site. (Figure-L). Project site has Nere Road on its South boundary, and agricultural land on its North, East and West boundaries. Construction projects have no site alternative considerations. The project proponent has selected this site with an intention to develop an ecofriendly construction project.

Figure- L: Environmental Sensitivity Zone Map



Site Photographs:

Buildings R6 & R7 Sector

Buildings, Roads & Playground

Infrastructure



2.4. Size and Environmental Features of the Project:

Proposed site has many undulations. It has overall around 59 m of contour difference sloping towards north boundary. PP informs that he will maintain this level difference and will accordingly plan the layout. (Contour Plan is attached as Annexure A). For the proposed project including expansion, the proponent has earmarked a total plot area of 15,81,344.18 sqm (Around 158.13 ha) and the proposed built up area is projected as 18,90,091.83 sqm. The total constructed area as per the previous EC is 8,71,017.32 sqm. As of now 38 Row Houses, 1 Bungalow, 47 Twin bunglows & 17 no. of residential buildings, 1 convenience shopping building, are completed along with 1 School Building and fire station. The construction work of other buildings as per the previous EC is also in progress apart from this completed construction. PP is going to develop integrated township and hence include all amenities as per the Integrated Townships Rule. The detailed area statement is given in Table-3. The project, in total will have79 residential Buildings having 16,437 tenements, 38 -Row House, 47-Twin Bungalows, 1-Bungalow and 130 Plotting plots, 61 commercial buildings [including school, hospital, shops, offices, fire station, Police Station, amenity buildings, Public utility buildings, etc.], 1043 shops in Residential area, 31 Parking structures and 24 Club Houses. The maximum height of the residential building is 73.60 meters. The detailed building configuration and occupancy is given in Table 5. The Master layout is attached as Annexure B.

Table 3: Area Statement

Sr. No. Area statement Sqm.

1 Total area under township 15,81,344.18

2 Less area under existing road 139.50

3 Gross area under township (item no. 1-2) 1,581,204.68

4 Less area under RP roads 103,027.86

5 Effective area under township (item no. 3-4) 1,478,176.82

6 Total permissible FSI = (item no 5) x 1.00 1,478,176.82

7 Total proposed FSI 11,07,538.77

8 15% Social Housing FSI (not included in township permissible FSI)

60,692.20

9 Total FSI for township 11,68,230.97



Sr. No. Area statement Sqm.

10 Spaces for recreation required 184,772.10

11 Proposed space for recreation (12.5%) Garden and Playground

184,797.02

12 Land share of authority 2% 29,565.40

13 Non FSI area* 7,21,860.86

14 Total built up area (9+13) 18,90,091.83

Table 4: Non FSI area statement

S. No. Attributes Area (sqm)

1 Parking & Podium 3,77,118.59

2 Clubhouse 9489.91

3 Enclosed Balcony 62768.75

4 Dry Balcony 14173.18

5 Terrace 34,220.12

6 Refuge area 8,048.89

7 Miscellaneous 103441.48

8 STP 9025.00

9 UGT 10,325.00

10 Substation 7200

11 Open Balcony 85,891.68

12 Lift Area 158.27

Total 7,21,860.86



Table- 5: Building configuration and Occupancy S

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R1 7 P + 22 1,232 6,160 -- --- --- 6,160 73.6 2 G, G+3

R2 -- G +1 Row Houses

38; Twin Bungalow -47;& Single

Bungalow 01

665 --- --- -- 665 7.00 - --

R3 5 2 P + 21

1,089 5,445 -- -- -- --- 5,445 69.9&72.30

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R4 5 P + 22; 3P + 22;

792 3,960 G+ 2P+10

1 bldg

700 4,660 70 & 45

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R5 4 2P + 22;

983 4,915 G+ 2P +2

1 bldg

120 939 5,854 69.95&

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1,072 5,360 G+ 2P +2

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120 939 6,299 69.95 & 21

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R9 5 2P + 22

950 4,750 G 1 bldg

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R10 9 2P + 21; P +22, 3P+20

1,775 8875 G +1, F +1

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160 1,884 10,759 69.45 &

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498 2,492 G+2P+5

1 bldg

32 220 2,710 69.95 & 30

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R14 4 2P +22

839 4195 -- -- -- 4195 69.95 2 G+4

R16 8 P + 22 1,985 9,925 G + 7

1 bldg

32 220 10,145 70.45;71.60; 23.95;69.84

2 G + 7; G + 4

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154 1,884 2,184 15 1 G + 4

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106 496 846 15 - --

R20 2 2P + 306 1530 -- -- -- 1530 69.95 1 G + 4



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306 1530 -- --- --- 1530 69.95 1 G + 4

R23 1 B + 2P + 10

78 390 B+ G+2P +10

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610 3,050 -- -- -- 3,050 69.95 1 G + 4

R31 2 2P + 22

523 2615 -- -- -- 2615 69.95 1 G + 4

R32 2 2P + 22

523 2615 -- -- -- 2615 69.95 1 G + 4

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-- 7,198 7,198 15,27,23,30; 36

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--- 1,780 1,780 30 1 G +4

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Community Market

U3 -- -- -- -- G+ P +5

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-- 83 83 -- -- --

U4 -- -- -- -- G +P +5

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EA1 -- B+G+2P+ 10 -- -- 1 970 970 45 1 G+4

EA2 (C1)

-- B + G + 4 -- -- 1 128 1,460 1,460 30 - --

EA3 -- B+G +2P+ 10 -- -- 1 2407 2407 45 1 G+4

EA4 -- B+G+ 2P+ 10 -- -- 1 281 281 45 -- --

EA5 -- B+G+2P+ 10 -- -- 1 854 854 45 -- --

EA6 (A3)

-- B +LG+UG +6 -- -- 1 1,648 1,648 36 - --

EA7 -- B+G+2P+ 10 -- -- 1 686 686 45 -- --

EA8 (C6)

-- G + 10 -- -- 1 1,284 1,284 37.2 - --

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-- G+P +4 -- -- 2 103 103 21 - --

EA10 -- B+G+2P+ 10 -- -- 1 713 713 45 1 G+2

EA11 -- B+G+2P+ 10 -- -- 1 279 279 45 - -

EA12 -- B+G+2P+ 10 -- -- 1 625 625 45 -- --

EA13 -- B+G+2P+ 10 -- -- 1 1148 1148 45 1 G+4

EA14 -- B+G+P+ 4 -- -- 1 74 74 24 1 G+2

EA15 -- B+G+P+ 4 -- -- 1 440 440 24 1 G+2



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EA17 -- B+G+P+ 4 -- -- 1 112 112 24 1 G +2

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Gvii Electrical Substation

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Gxi Public Parking

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R35 3 2P+G + 14 505 2,525 -- -- -- 2,525 55 1 G+2

R36 1 2P+G + 14 168 840 -- -- -- 840 55 1 G+2

R37 1 2P+G + 14 168 840

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*Occupancy considered is 5 persons per flat

Summary;

Sectors Residential (21), Educational (2), community market (2), Public Assembly Facilities and Economic Activity (17), Public utility (10) and social housing (3)

No. of residential buildings 79

Total Tenements 16,437

Residential population 82,185

Commercial buildings 62

Shops/offices 1043

Commercial population 31,537

Total Estimated population 1,13,722

Parking structure 31

Club house 24

2.9. Infrastructure on site

a. Water: Water requirement of the project during construction is 100 KLD. The source of water during construction is the water tankers procured from local suppliers. The source of water during operation phase is Pawana River. The project proponent informs to have received permission letter from Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran to withdraw water from the Pawana River. Water will be treated at water treatment plant proposed at site. The total water requirement is 15,124 KLD out of which freshwater requirement is 8,112 KLD and flushing water requirement is 5056 KLD. The landscape water requirement is 1733 KLD. Treated sewage water will be used for flushing and gardening purpose. Thus 46 % of total water requirement will be met through reuse. Detailed water demand calculations are given in Table- 6. Occupancy is already given to 1600 tenements. Domestic water requirement of the existing population is 720 KLD and that for flushing is 400 KLD.



Swimming pools (total 22 numbers) are planned in Open Space along with club house. Area under Swimming pool is 4772.11 sqm areas. Total water requirement of swimming pool is 5153 KL. Daily make up of swimming pool is 206Kl. Details of swimming pool are given in Table-7.

Table 6: Water demand

A RESIDENTIAL Details for

Total project

Details for

Occupied

tenements

a. Total no. of tenements 16,437 1600

b. Population @ 5 per flat 82,185 8000

c. Assumed water consumption [LPCD] 140 140

d. Domestic water requirement [kl] 7397 720

e. Flushing water requirement [kl] 4109.25 400

B. Commercial

e. Commercial population 31,537 450

f. Assumed water consumption [LPCD] 45 45

g. Domestic water requirement [kl] 15 Kl 473 7

i. Flushing water requirement [kl] 30 KL 946.11 14

k. Landscape area proposed (m2) 2,88,823.96 1,10,179.07

l. Water required for landscaping [kl] 1733 661

m Club house [kl] 24nos. 240 50

Total Domestic water requirement 8112 777

Total Flushing Water requirement 5056 414



Table 7: Details of Swimming pool

Sector Area (sqm) Total Water

requirement (KL)

Daily water make-

up (KL)

R1 296 320.70 12.83

R2 112.54 120.35 4.81

R3 216.19 239.03 9.56

R4 359.55 388.90 15.56

R5 140.63 147.66 5.91

R6 140.63 147.66 5.91

R7 276.40 288.93 11.56

R8 216.19 239.03 9.56

R9 214.71 236.45 9.46

R10 132.5 144.00 5.76

R11 130.5 143.10 5.72

R14 216.19 239.03 9.56

R16 203.99 209.13 8.37

R17A 203.99 209.13 8.37

R17B 149 157.59 6.30

R20 150.00 151.88 6.08

R22 235.00 220.05 8.80

R23 140.63 147.66 5.91

R27 142.50 148.50 5.94

R 31 210 229.5 9.18

R32 235 244.50 9.78



Sector Area (sqm) Total Water

requirement (KL)

Daily water make-

up (KL)

E1 325 390.00 15.60

E2 325 390.00 15.60

Total 4772.11 5152.76 206.11

b. Landscape: The required mandatory RG area at township level is 18.48 Ha. and at sector level is 79,908.54 sqm. Swimming pools and clubhouses are provided in open space at sector levels. The total landscape area will be 3,72,870 sqm. Landscape on ground is 2,85,816 sqm and on podium is 87,055 sqm. The total softscape area on ground and podium is 2,88,823.96 sqm out of which 83,179.07 sqm of softscape area is completed. Presently, 7775 Trees are existing at site which are planted as per previous EC. In all 20,840 trees are proposed. List of proposed trees and details of plant treatment is given in chapter III. Water quantity required for landscape is 1,733 KLD and fully treated and recycled water from STP will be used for landscape. Details of RG area are given in Table -8. Landscape Details are given in Table- 9. RG area details and landscape plan are attached as Annexure D.

Table 8: Details of RG area

Sr.

No. Sector

Mandatory open

space (sqm)

Provided Open

space (sqm)

Club House

area (sqm)

Swimming pool

area (sqm)

A. Residential

1. R1 4,384.12 4,384.12 653.15 296.00

2. R2 4,518.00 4,518.00 662.73 112.54

3. R3 3,564.14 3,564.14 534.62 216.19

4. R4 4046.72 4046.72 607.01 359.55

5. R5 2,450.26 2,450.26 367.54 140.63

6. R6 1,510.34 1,510.34 226.54 140.63

7. R7 4,746.32 4,746.32 692.13 276.40

8. R8 2,406.18 2,406.18 360.93 216.19

9. R9 3,069.90 3,069.90 460.45 214.71

10. R10 4,164.74 4,164.74 639.50 132.5



Sr.

No. Sector

Mandatory open

space (sqm)

Provided Open

space (sqm)

Club House

area (sqm)

Swimming pool

area (sqm)

11. R11 858.88 858.88 128.83 130.5

12. R14 3,076.81 3,076.81 461.52 216.19

13. R16 4,323.73 4,323.73 648.55 203.99

14. R17A 2,902.21 2,902.21 435.33 203.99

15. R17B 2,977.22 2,977.22 446.52 149

16. R20 1,274.33 1,274.33 191.15 150.00

17. R22 3,278.02 3,278.02 491.70 235.00

18. R23 402.78 402.78 60.42 140.63

19. R27 1,833.64 1,833.64 275.05 142.50

20. R31 2,288.05 2,288.05 343.21 210

21. R32 2,385.48 2,385.48 357.82 235

Total 60,461.87 60,461.87 9044.69 4122.11

B. Public Assembly Facilities and Economic Activity

22. EA1 2238.44 2238.44 -- --

23. EA2 497.19 497.19 -- --

24. EA3 4814.49 4814.49 -- --

25. EA4 1123.54 1123.54 -- --

26. EA5 854.41 854.41 -- --

27. EA6 433.13 433.13 -- --

28. EA7 686.19 686.19 -- --

29. EA8 528.11 521.11 -- --

30. EA9 206.96 206.96 -- --

31. EA10 1019.12 1019.12 -- --

32. EA11 558.45 558.45 -- --



Sr.

No. Sector

Mandatory open

space (sqm)

Provided Open

space (sqm)

Club House

area (sqm)

Swimming pool

area (sqm)

33. EA12 833.40 833.40 -- --

34. EA13 1530.60 1530.60 -- --

35. EA14 147.96 147.96 -- --

36. EA15 587.22 587.22 -- --

37. EA16 201.34 201.34 -- --

38. EA17 225.00 225.00 -- --

Total 16,478.56 16,478.56 -- --

C Social Housing

39. R35 1764.09 1764.09 264.61 --

40. R36 377.50 377.50 56.63 --

41. R37 826.52 826.52 123.98 --

Total 2968.11 2968.11 445.22 --

Net

Total 79,908.54 79,908.54 9490.00 4772.00

Table 9 : Landscape Area Details

S.

no. Details

Landscape on

ground (sqm)

Landscape on

podium

(sqm)

Total

Landscape area

(sqm)

Total

Softscape

(sqm)

1. Sector level 95,769 87,054.57 1,82,824 1,12,391

2. Other than

sectors 1,90,047.13 -- 1,90,047.13 1,76,432.78

3. Total

Landscape

area

2,85,816.17 87,054.57 3,72,870.74 2,88,823.96



c. Parking Provision: Total parking area planned to be provided is 3,87,643.80 sqm. The car parking provided in basement, on parking structures and open parking. The number of car parking provided are 7182. Two-wheeler parking are 38,813 and bicycle parking are 40,907. There is a bus depot proposed in layout. Parking plan is attached as Annexure E. Detailed parking statement is given in Table-10. PP propose a Fire Station in amenity building. For this parking for ambulance (2.5m X 5m) and fire Jeep (10m X 3m) is provided.

Table 10: Parking statement

Items No. Area per (Sqm) Total Area (Sqm)

Four-Wheeler

Open Car 893 25 22,325

Covered Car (podium) 5701 30 1,71,030

Covered Car (Basement) 588 35 20,580

Total 7,182 -- 2,13,935

Two-Wheeler

Open two-wheeler 13727

3

41,181

Covered two-wheeler 25086 75,258

Total 38,813 1,16439

Bicycle

Open bicycle 33606

1.4

47,048.40

Covered bicycle 7301 10,221.40

Total 40,907 57,269.80

Total Covered parking area 2,77,089.40

Total Open parking area 1,10,554.40

Total parking Area 3,87,643.80



d. Sewage generation and disposal: Wastewater generation would be mainly from kitchen and bathroom. Total daily sewage generation would be 11852 KLD. Wastewater generated will be treated in the premises with the help of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) of 11980 KLD total capacity.

The total treated wastewater generation will be 11852 KLD. Out of which 6789 KLD will be recycled within the premises for flushing and landscaping purpose and surplus of 5063 KLD fully treated wastewater will be disposed through PCMC drainage line. FAB technology is proposed by PP for treatment of sewage.

From the Occupied tenements and commercial building, total sewage generation is 1059 KLD which is being treated in the respective sector wise STPs. Total treated wastewater is used for gardening and flushing purpose. Drainage layout is attached as Annexure E. The details of sewage generation are given in Table-11.

Table 11: Water Balance Statement

Sr.

No.

Description Water

Requirement

(KLD)

Losses

(KLD)

Sewage

Generation

(KLD)

Water use

Fresh Reuse

1. Fresh (including club

House)

8112 811 7,301 8112 --

2. Flushing 5056 505 4551 -- 5056

3. Landscape 1733 1733 -- -- 1733

5. Total 14,901 3,049 11,852 8,112 6,789

In all 51 STPs will be provided having total capacity 11,980 KLD

Excess Treated water in Dry Season – 5063 KLD

Excess Treated water in Wet Season-6796 KLD

e. Storm Water Management: As far as storm water is concerned, it is proposed to have separate storm water conveyance system for the project. Storm water drains/ pipes have been considered along the road and as per topography of the plot. Final disposal of the storm water is in the PCMC storm water line. Details of Storm water is given in Table-12. Storm water management plan is attached as Annexure F.



Table 12: Details of Strom water

Sr.

No Type of Area Area in m2

Run of

Coefficient

Flow in

(m3/min)

I Flow prior to commencement of Project

A Area of Plot 15,81,344.18 0.7 1,844.90

II Flow after Implementation of Project

a For Terrace (Roof) Area 311211.08 1.00 518.69

b For Road Area 239585.80 0.90 359.38

c For Green (lawn) Area 372870.74 0.5 310.73

d For paved Area 325643.88 0.85 461.33

e For others open Area 332032.68 0.60 332.03

Total 15,81,344.18 -- 1,982.15

Incremental Discharge [B - A] 137.25

f. Rainwater Harvesting: For rainwater harvesting, recharge pits (100 nos.) will be provided in the storm water drainage system in the form of chamber with size (2.0 m x 2.0 m X 2.0 m) to harvest maximum rainwater collected from terraces and paved areas of the project. Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) means collection and storage of storm water.

The collected storm water can be stored for direct use or can be recharged into the groundwater. The aim of rainwater harvesting is to mitigate losses through evaporation and seepage from the surface. Rainwater harvesting aims at making optimum use of rainwater at the place where it falls.

g. Solid Waste Management:

The land used for project being vacant land, there is no demolition envisaged, however; Excavation for footings shall generate a lot of waste. Total excavation quantity is 4,74,750 cum and quantity of topsoil is 94,950 cum. In total 3,79,800 cum debris will be generated and will be used as filling material and material for road construction. Topsoil of 94,950 cum will be stored for landscape. Hence all the debris generated will be used on site completely. Calculations for debris management during construction phase are given in Table-13.



Table 13: Construction phase debris

Sr. No. Details Quantity in Cum

1. Demolition debris Nil

2. Excavation quantity 4,74,750

3. Topsoil to be preserved 94,950

4. Debris required for filling/road construction 3,79,800

During construction phase, staff of about 250 workers will work on site (including 200 labour and 50 office/admin staff). Waste generated during construction phase will be about 250 kg, which will be collected in segregated form. Biodegradable waste will be treated using aerobic composting methods at site, while non-biodegradable waste will be handed over to authorized re-processers for recycling. During operation phase, Total population of the project would be 1,13,722. The total biodegradable waste is estimated to be 25,797 kg/day and total non-biodegradable waste is 19,901 kg / day. Disposal of biodegradable waste will be through mechanical composting machine. The manure will be used in the own premises. The separate solid waste management area is provided which has area for collection, separation and storage of waste. E-waste generated will be 72.61ton/year. The disposal of non-biodegradable waste including E-waste is through authorized vendor. Solid waste generation is given in Table-14.

From the occupied tenements and commercial units total bio-degradable waste generated is 2314 kg/day and non- biodegradable waste is 1479 kg/day. The manure is used in the landscape area on same site.

Table 14: Solid Waste Generation

Generation Residential Commercial Total

Population of Project 82,185 31,537 1,13,722

Biodegradable waste generation (Kg) 0.285 0.075 --

Total biodegradable waste (Kg) 23,423 2365 25,788

Non-Biodegradable waste (Kg) 0.175 0.175 --



h. Energy: The electricity will be provided by the Maharashtra State Electricity Development Company Ltd (MSEDCL). During construction phase demand load is 650 KW. Also, DG sets of 200 KVA x 1, 100 KVA x 2, 200 KVA x 1, 62.5 KVA x 1, 50 KVA x 2, 20 KVA x 1 capacities will be used as backup power. During operation phase connected

load of 97,603 KW and demanded load of 44,834 KW is estimated. The township will have 89 Nos. of 630 KVA transformer and 23 no. of 315 KVA transformer. Energy Details are given in Table -15. PP informs that there will be no storage of diesel for DG set on site. Energy conservation methods are used to save energy. Details of energy saving are given in Table16. It is proposed to use Solar Energy for water heating and the net energy saving by energy conservation measures would be 16783 kW. The different methods that would be employed for energy conservation are timer control external lighting; maximum use of daylight in each tenement by appropriate window sizing, energy efficient lighting fixtures (LED lights) to all buildings, use of solar energy for solar water heating will be used for total project.

Table 15: Energy Requirement Details

Sr. No. Description

1. Connected Load 97603.25 KW

2. Demand Load 44,834.42 KW

3. Transformer 630 KVA (89) and 315 KVA (23)

4. DG set 50 KVA (17), 100 KVA (12), 180 KVA(8), 225 KVA (5), 365 KVA (1), 500 KVA (1)

5. Fuel Requirement 50 KVA –8.2 lit/hr

100 KVA – 19.2 lit/hr

180 KVA -33.76 lit/hr

225 KVA – 38.64 lit/hr

Total non-biodegradable waste (Kg) 14,382 5519 19,901

E waste- (Residential: 0.5 kg/person/year) (Commercial 1 kg/person/year)

41,113.5 31495 72,608.50

(72.61 ton/year)

STP sludge (kg/day) 830 830



365 KVA – 61.05 lit/hr

500 KVA – 81.59 lit/hr

Table 16: Energy Saving measures

Sr. No.

Building parameters

Maximum Demand load in kW

Energy Conservation measures

% Saving

Standard Base Case

Efficient proposed Case

A Commercial + School + Health care

1. Internal Lighting 5911 2896 LED tubes and Lamps 51.00

2. Air Conditioning 9655 7241

1.Energy Efficient water-cooled system with high COP

2.Energy Efficient VRV System with high COP

25.00

4. Water Heating 145 0

100 % of total water requirement of Hospital Building on Solar

100.00

B Residential

1 Internal Lighting 8278 4553 LED tubes and Lamps 45.00

2. Water Heating 3052 0 100 % of total Hot water Requirement on Soalr

100.00

C Infrastructure

1. Common area lighting

3097 1518 LED tubes 51.00

2. External / landscape area

1821 911 LED lights with Time 50.00



lighting Based Control

3. Parking area lighting

1858 911 LED tubes 51.00

4. Plumbing, Fire Equipment and Ventilation

5182 4249 Pumps and Motor with premium efficiency

18.00

5. Lifts and Escalators

1725 1518 Energy Efficient lifts with VVF lift drive

12.00

Grand Total 61617 44834

Total Saving in

energy Demand –

16783 KW

27.24

i. Fire Fighting: The firefighting system will be installed as per the directions from Chief Fire Officer (CFO). There are 2 nos. of staircases and 1 no. of fire escape lift in each building. Width of the road for fire tender movement is 9 m. Fire exit plans will be conspicuously posted on each floor showing clearly the routes to appropriate exits. Fire hydrants are on the street sides and manually operated. PP has appointed one M/S Loss

Prevention Advisory LLP as their Fire Consultants and Disaster Management Plan Consultants. The figures and details provided herein are as provided by the said agency. PP has constructed fire station as a public utility and handed over to PMRDA. Firefighting Plan is attached as Annexure G.

j. Work Force: In the construction phase, about 250 personnel including ground staff & security will be employed during the Initial phase of development, which will increase up to 300 numbers during the Final Phase. Project proponent will provide Labour Camp in its premises. All facilities shall be provided to them at site in addition to welfare measures.

k. Construction Material & Transportation: All major construction materials, viz. Cement, Sand, Steel and other building materials will be procured from vicinity of the proposed project area. The mode of transportation of construction materials will be through trucks. Use of glass and wood is kept at minimum. The design, construction and operation will comply with all appropriate technical requirements as set out in standards and statutes prescribed. It also aims to achieve optimum operational efficiency and create a comfortable and stimulating environment. Materials, which are harmful to health in their production or use, shall not be used to ensure compliance with the relevant Health and Safety codes and environmental issues.

The transportation shall be arranged at non-traffic hours so as to minimize the nuisance.



Proper corners shall be provided so that materials don’t spread through air causing nuisance to fellow travelers on road.

2.10 Schedule of project implementation:

Proposed expansion of Project will be implemented only after getting environmental Clearance and consent to establish from concerned authorities. Total constructed area is 8,71,017.32 sqm as per the previous EC. The expansion project should be implemented only after getting Prior Environmental Clearance from SEIAA/ MoEFCC and Consent to Establish from State Pollution Control Board apart from other necessary approvals and permissions required by Law.

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Chapter III

Description of the Environment

To understand the environmental status of project area, a baseline environment status for the study area was carried out by comprehensive primary and secondary data collection as input to the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Report. As per the TOR letter granted by SEIAA in its 196th meeting vide no. SIA/MH/NCP/50153/2020 dated 29/05/2020 and the Model ToR suggested by MoEF&CC, the baseline study area is 10 km from the project site. The first step in any EIA is to conduct a baseline survey which enables understanding the existing environmental conditions. Comprehensive primary and secondary data collection are the most important inputs to the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA). Following has been the methodology and scope of the study.

3.1 Methodology of EIA:

Check-list method is the most popularly used method of EIA. This method cognates the impacts at two phases- the Construction phase and Operation Phase. Same parameters are applied to both phases in order to maintain uniformity in assessing the impacts. Checklist method does not provide any marking system as quantification is not possible in many areas. It broadly categorizes impacts into Four categories- Adverse Impacts, Marginal Impacts, No Impacts and Positive Impacts. The Appendix-III of EIA Notification 2006 provides for a generic structure of EIA and does not prescribe any marking or grading system. The Check-list method is comprehensive enough to encompass all important aspects like Air Environment (Base line studies, Process Emissions, Source Emissions, Mitigation measures, Methods for control of Air Pollution), Water Environment (Baseline studies, Source, Estimated usage, Losses, Sewage generation, transportation, treatment and disposal, impacts on downstream users, Rainwater Harvesting, Storm water Management), Noise Pollution (Baseline studies, Source identification, mitigation measures, preventive measures) Ecology (Baseline studies, Survey of flora and fauna, ecological sensitivity, impacts, landscape plan, compensatory plantation, aesthetics), Socio-Economy (Baseline studies, demographic survey, socio-economic impacts, improvements), Waste Management (Solid, Hazardous, Construction and Demolition Waste, E-Waste, their generation, collection, transport, storage and disposal arrangements). The check-list method has certain drawbacks but this is the best among available methods for construction projects.

Important Considerations:

� The various environmental attributes are divided into primary and secondary studies. Primary attributes such as air environment, noise, water, soil, biological environment, land environment is assessed by conducting field studies, on site monitoring. A detailed hydrogeological study is carried out separately;



� Secondary attributes such as land use studies, geology, physiological characteristics, and

socio-economic environment are assessed by literature review and sources such as previous studies conducted by various government publications. Some inputs are also shared from the open web sources.

The methodology of this EIA encompasses following components:

a. Interaction with Project Proponents and Understanding of the project:

It is important for an EIA team to understand the project clearly. Therefore, the first step is to meet project proponent along with his technical team of Architects, Landscape architects, Plumbing Consultants, Service consultants, RCC consultants, Electrical consultants and so on. In any construction project, designing is very important component. Therefore, it is important to incorporate impact minimizing measures at design stage itself. For example, in sewage treatment, it is important to conserve electricity and it can be achieved, if the flow of sewage to STP is by gravity. In designing of the project therefore, location of the STP can be decided at low lying spaces.

b. Field Visits:

EIA team consisting of following experts has been constituted: Functional Area Experts (FAEs) in Air Pollution (AP), Water Pollution (WP), Noise (N), Soil Conservation (SC), Land Use (LU), Hydrology and Geology (HG, Geo), Ecology and Biodiversity (EB), Solid and Hazardous Waste (SHW) and Socio-Economy (SE). It is important for EIA team to have field visits as and when required. Particularly, the site visits of Field Area Experts in Air Pollution (AP), Water Pollution (WP), Soil Conservation (SC) and Noise & Vibration (NV) are important to be scheduled at the time of actual monitoring by the third-party laboratory for supervision and surprise checks. All the other FAEs have visited the site as and when required by them as per requirement of their sector of expertise. The project proponents have separately appointed another agency for carrying out Risk and Hazard Studies and therefore those studies are not a part of this EIA Report.

c. Primary data- Field investigations- Air, Water, Noise, Soil, Ecology

Air monitoring at selected 6 locations of the study area has been carried out to study the baseline ambient air environment. The monitoring stations were fixed on the basis of earlier determined wind rose pattern on site. The air quality monitoring has been done in accordance with the guidelines issued by Central Pollution Control Board. The monitoring at each location has been done with a frequency of twice a week on 24 hourly basis continuously for 3 months.

The study of water environment is based on the sampling and analysis of groundwater and surface water i.e. lentic and lotic water samples from the study area. The impact is calculated on the basis of water requirements, water conservation, wastewater generation- collection, transport, treatment, storage and disposal.



The baseline study of Soil in land environment is based on the sampling and analysis of soil samples from the study area. The impact is calculated on the basis of productivity of soil, in terms of NPK and contamination of soil due to spillages, if any. The baseline establishment for Noise environment is also based by actual monitoring at selected locations. To understand the noise environment around the construction site, a noise survey was conducted using a Sound Level Meter. The 24-hourly sound levels were measured at each location during the study period. The Air monitoring, Noise monitoring, Water sampling, Soil sampling has been carried out by M/s. Ashwamedh Laboratory which is NABL accredited and MoEF approved laboratory. It is ensured that the laboratory is accredited for required parameters. Water analysis and soil analysis is additionally carried out by Kulkarni Laboratory which is NABL accredited. Ecology is studied by an independent agency by name Oikos. A survey of ecology and biodiversity was carried out on-site by the external associated experts. Their report is incorporated in this EIA report. The potential impacts are predicted on the basis of damage to existing vegetation and the proposed green belt. Socio-economic assessment of the study area was based on the information gathered from various government offices and the Handbook of Census. Another source of this data was the web media. The PP informs that there is no additional purchase of land involved in the project at this stage of expansion. PP also informed that there is no land aquision involved as this is a private project and hence there is no question of displacement, resettlement and rehabilitation. . It is also noted further that no specific TOR has been issued by SEAC-III as far as Socio-economic aspects are concerned.

d. Secondary data:

Secondary data is important input as long as the site conditions are concerned. The secondary data for this report has been compiled from publications/websites of institutes such as Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Geological Survey of India (GSI), Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), District Census Handbook, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MOEF&CC), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), etc. Also, the open source information available on internet is utilized. It is important to check the relevance of secondary data with project and project site. Relevant data only is produced in this report so as to maintain brevity of the report.

e. Identification, Prediction and Evaluation of Impacts: This is the core practice in any EIA. It is important to identify the sources of impact as the first stage of EIA. For example, in the sector of Air pollution, it is important to identify what are the sources of process emission (such as the process of mixing of



cement whereby the particular matter emanates) and source emission (such as DG sets which produce emissions out of fuel combustion) in the project? Unless the sources are identified, assessment of impacts cannot be done. Once the sources are identified, then the next stage if quantification of impact. For example, the fuel consumption by DG sets leads to PM, SO2, NOx. Once the fuel composition and quantity of consumption are determined, we can predict the volume of these pollutants. Evaluation of impacts is generally done by mathematical modeling; however, no such modeling is prescribed in this case at scoping stage by the EAC.

f. Mitigation measures, Measures to minimize adverse impacts and enhance positive

impacts: This is the core objective of any EIA. Any EIA has bifocal objective of minimizing the adverse impacts and maximizing the positive impacts identified from a project. Since ‘prevention is better than cure’, it is important to provide mitigation measures to avoid the impacts. In case where mitigation measures are available but still there is an impact, then target is to minimize or marginalize the impact. No development activity can take place without having any environmental impact, but attempt should be made to curb down or minimize the adverse impacts to maximum possible extent. Modification of impacts can be achieved by applying modern techniques.

g. Checklist of Impacts:

Checklist is prepared on the basis of inferences drawn from this study and represents mainly what type of impact is likely to occur. This checklist is the tabulated summarization of the predicted and evaluated impacts. Environmental Management Plan is prepared in accordance with the compliance required under present environmental legislation and environmental infrastructure required to meet the standards.

In addition to these components, the Appendix-III warrants certain additional excersies such as Analysis of Alternatives, Environmental Monitoring Program, Project Benefits, Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis (If recommended at scoping stage), Environmental Management Plan etc. Analysis of Alternative regarding project site is not possible as this is an expansion of existing construction project and construction projects, in their origin; are site specific. Environmental Monitoring Program is designed as per TOR and Standards prescribed by CPCB, MoEF&CC. Project benefits are listed in terms of economic development and aesthetics. Environmental cost benefit analysis is not sought during scoping; therefore, it has not been done. Generally, construction projects are exempted from doing the cost benefit analysis. Environmental Management Plan is prepared for each sector considering environmental impacts and existing regulations. Also, the statutory compliances are listed in this chapter.



3.2. Extent of EIA:

The proposed expansion of Integrated Township project “Life Republic” at plot 86 and 74 having latitude of the project site is between 18o37’44.43”N and 18o36’57.13” N and longitude is 73°42’48.10"E and 73o 42’33.46”E The area of 10 km aerial distance is covered for the study of various environmental components as mandated by the Granted TOR letter mentioned supra-vide.

3.3. Study Area, Period:

3.3.1. Study Area

Study area is mainly residential area of village Nere, Marunji, Jambe and nearby villages. As such the study area of 10 km has no sensitive or ecological fragile areas, no major wildlife habitat. Only few reserve forests are seen. Also, the study area does not have any highly sensitive archeological or heritage sites that are likely to be affected due to the adverse environmental impacts. The study area is also free from any prominent migration routes of the birds as per the prevailing migration trend observations. However, there are some receptors identified around the site, which may have direct impacts of project development. These prominent and immediate receptors are Residents of nearby building, Labours/staff working in project area and the existing vegetation & fauna.

3.3.2. Study Period

As Far as a brown field project is concerned, the background of EIA is essentially the environmental conditions existing at project site. The baseline monitoring for present EIA is carried out from the month of January 2020 to March 2020. This has already been reported to SEAC-III during the meeting for TOR. The monitoring, observations and analysis was carried out for three months i.e.January (2020) , February (2020) and March (2020) and the EIA report is finalized in the month of August 2020.

3.4. Geography and Meteorology of the Study Area:

3.4.1. Geography

Pune is the second largest district of Maharashtra State in respect of area. The district has a geographical area of 15,642 sq. km., which is 5.08% of the total area of State. It is situated in the western part of the State and lies between north latitude 17°54’ and 19°24’ and east longitudes 73°2 9’ and 75°10’ and falls in parts of Survey of India degree sheets 47-E, 47-F, 47-I, 47-J, 47-K, 47-N and 47-O. It is bounded by Ahmednagar district in the north and east. Satara and Solapur districts in south and south east respectively and Thane and Raigarh districts in North West and West respectively. For administrative convenience it is divided in 14 talukas namely Pune City, Haveli, Khed, Ambegaon, Junnar, Shirur, Daund, Indapur, Baramati, Purandhar, Bhor, Velhe, Mulsi and Maval. The proposed project is in Talegaon, Taluka Mawal.



3.4.2. Hydrogeology:

Hydrogeology is the area of geology that deals with the distribution and movement of groundwater in the soil and rocks of the Earth's crust. The terms groundwater hydrology, geohydrology, and hydrogeology are often used interchangeably

The entire area of the district is underlain by the basaltic lava flows of upper cretaceous to lower Eocene age. The shallow alluvial formation of recent age also occurs as narrow stretch along the major rivers flowing in the area. The rock comprises two types namely Hard Rock & Soft Rock.

3.4.3. Rainfall:

The major precipitation is from Southwest monsoon starting from the month of June, ending in September with an annual average rainfall of 700 mm. The climate of the area is dry and invigorating. Monsoon starts in the month of June and ends till the first week of October. Pre-monsoon is accompanied by high velocity winds and occasional lightning. Also, the rains occasionally appear in the month of December and January and are helpful for Rabi Season crops.

3.4.4. Temperature:

The temperature fluctuates from 9oC in winter to 42oC in the summer. The maximum temperature during winter is 32oC. Days are generally hottest during April with a mean daily maximum temperature of 37-38oC. Nights are warmer during May and June than in April, with a minimum temperature of 23-24oC. The region is occasionally affected by cold waves in the wake of disturbances passing eastwards across North India.

3.4.5. Humidity

The region is occasionally affected by cold waves in the wake of disturbances passing eastwards across North India. The humidity during monsoon season is recorded in the range of 70-80% while it drops as low as 30% during the summer. The humidity may also drop in summer for a few occasions when the region suffers a hot wave and the overall atmosphere is very dry.

3.4.6. Cloudiness:

Skies are generally heavily clouded or overcast during the monsoon season. In winter, for a brief spell of a day or two, occasionally passing western disturbances cause cloudy weather. In the latter part of summer season, especially in the afternoons, cloudiness increases.



3.4.7. Wind:

The wind experienced at any given location is highly dependent on local topography and other factors, and instantaneous wind speed and direction vary more widely than hourly averages. Winds are normally light to moderate with an increase in force during monsoon season. The predominant average hourly wind direction in Pune varies throughout the year. The wind is most often from the north for 1.9 weeks, from January 31 to February 13, with a peak percentage of 34% on February 12. The wind is most often from the west for 7.7 months, from February 13 to October 5, with a peak percentage of 99% on August 2. The wind is most often from the east for 3.8 months, from October 5 to January 31, with a peak percentage of 55% on January 1.

They are variable in direction during October while there is a calm blow from East to Southeast during November-December. Rest of the year, the winds blow from Southwest to Northeast. The wind speed is moderate in the area ranging from 4 to 10 Km per hour. There are a few occasions in pre-monsoon season when winds blow with a high velocity. This is generally observed in the month of May. With the onset of monsoon, the wind speed decreases noticeably.

3.4.8. Special Weather Phenomenon:

Depression in the Arabian Sea in May and June, which move northwards near the coast, and depressions from the Bay of Bengal during the monsoon season moving across Madhya Pradesh affect the weather over the region causing locally heavy rain & gusty winds. Morning fog is observed during January & cold season. There is no major earthquake event recorded so far in the study area.

3.5. Establishment of baseline for valued environmental components

The baseline data for vital environmental components was collected taking into account mainly seven major components viz. Land, Soil, Air, Water, Noise, Ecology and Socio-economy.

3.5.1. Air Environment:

Atmosphere is considered as a natural sink for gaseous pollutants. The assimilation capacity of atmosphere and dispersion of pollutants is limited, and it is largely dependent on the prevailing meteorological conditions. Air is one of the most vital natural resource for existence of all the living organisms on the planet Earth.

Good quality air is essential for the physiological processes such as respiration of man, animals and plants. Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) is an indication of overall state of air environment of a particular area. Ambient air quality is an important criterion for



healthy environment and its degradation causes various long-term impacts on the human health.

The ambient air quality can be termed to be good only if it is having proportionate concentrations of natural gases like oxygen, nitrogen etc. Nature itself maintains the balance of constituents of atmospheric air but unfortunately, over a few decades; man is disturbing the process by introducing various air pollutants through industrialization and transportation.

Toxic gases like SO2, NO2, CO, CO2, etc. introduced through various polluting sources cause degradation of ambient air quality which leads to various human diseases like asthma and other respiratory diseases. For example, the carbon monoxide; if exceeded in ambient air mixes with human blood converting the hemoglobin into carboxyl hemoglobin.

3.5.1.1. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring of Study area

In the present study, ambient air monitoring stations were determined on the basis of meteorological conditions, human settlement and the concentration of pollutants. Among the meteorological conditions, wind speed and wind direction were considered, whereas population density was given a consideration among other population characteristics for determining the monitoring stations. To determine the wind rose of the study area, meteorological station was set up by the concerned laboratory which recorded the direction and speed of wind, humidity and the ambient temperature.

Wind rose pattern was determined (Figure-M) from the observations of speed and direction of the wind and then the locations for monitoring were fixed on the basis of wind rose pattern. The seasonal wind rose diagram depicts that predominant wind direction is blowing from East direction. Average wind speed is 0.88 m/s and calms prevailed for 35.14 % of the entire season.



Figure M : Windrose diagram

The monitoring was carried out at representative locations in the month of January 2020 to March 2020. Major pollutants PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2 and carbon mono-oxide (CO) were monitored. During this study, High Volume Sampler (HVS) was used for ambient air monitoring. The equipment is designed as per the IS standards. It is used to monitor the ambient air quality for PM10, PM2.5. It also has provision to collect samples of gaseous pollutants such as SO2, NO2, CO, etc. from ambient air by absorbing them in



appropriate reagents kept in impinger tubes followed by further analysis in the laboratory. Air is drawn into a covered housing and through a filter by a flow rate blower at 1.1 - 1.5 m3/min that allows PM10 to collect on filter surface. Particles with diameter of 0.1 - 100 µm are ordinarily collected on glass fiber filters. The particulate concentration (µg/m3) in ambient air is computed by measuring the mass of SPM collected and the volume of air sampled.

Total six monitoring stations have been fixed where samples have been collected with a frequency of twice a week continuously for three months and duration of the collection of every sample has been 24 hours and that for CO is 8 hours as per the guidelines of the CPCB. The locations for ambient air quality monitoring are depicted in Figure-N. List of locations for ambient air quality monitoring is given in Table-17 and the results are summarized in Table-18. Graph showing average values for SO2, NO2, CO on all sampling locations is depicted in Figure- O below.

Figure N : Locations for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring in Study Area



Table 17: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations

Sr. No. Locations Direction with

respect to project site

Distance with respect to

Project site (Km)

AAQ-1 Chandkhed (DW) NW 7.75

AAQ-2 Nere (DW) W 0.7

AAQ-3 Marunji (CW) S 1.5

AAQ-4 Dattawadi (UW) E 2.4

AAQ-5 Project site -- 0

AAQ-6 Project site R-10 -- 0

Table 18 : Average values for AAQM parameters at all sampling locations

Location SO2 in

µg/m3

NO2 in

µg/m3

PM10 in

µg/m3

PM2.5 in

µg/m3

CO in

mg/m3

Chandkhed 8.89 13.14 54.09 37.55 1.66 Nere 9.02 13.55 49.86 38.59 1.69 Marunji 9.37 13.34 50.82 38.00 1.50 Dattawadi 9.16 14.15 51.05 38.18 1.45 Project site 9.13 12.79 49.82 37.27 1.87 Project site R-10 9.44 12.82 48.36 37.77 1.60

Figure - O: Graph showing average values for SO2, NO2, CO at all sampling locations

0.00

10.00

20.00

30.00

40.00

50.00

60.00

SO2 in µg/m3

NO2 in µg/m3

PM10 in µg/m3

PM2.5 in µg/m3



3.5.1.2 Observation:

The ambient air quality monitored at 6 locations revealed that quantity of PM10,PM2.5, SO2, NO2, and CO are well within the ambient air quality standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, they may differ at different times of the year depending on the emission sources and dispersion of pollutants as per wind direction and wind speed.

3.5.2 Water Environment:

Water is life and so it is a vital component of any Environmental Impact Assessment study. The quality of surface as well as ground water is monitored prior to commencement of expansion of project. This gives us the baseline data to study the impact assessment.

3.5.2.1 Existing status:

As informed by the project proponent Water source for the integrated township is Pawana river, from where the water is lifted and treated in water treatment plant. As such “Water for drinking” is the first priority of the State of Maharashtra as per the water policy adopted by government. This being a construction project, the major usage of water is for domestic purpose only.

3.5.2.2 Water Quality:

In order to assess the water quality, samples were collected from the study area of 10 Km radial distance from the project site. Water sampling is done as per the availability of the ground water in the study area. Sampling is done at Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) also. The location selected for water sampling is depicted in Table 19, Figure -P. Water samples were analyzed for various parameters. The water quality is depicted in Table 20, 21 and 22.

Table 19: Sampling Stations for Water Analysis

Sr. No. Locations Direction with respect to

project site

Distance with respect to

Project site (Km)

W-1 Dattawadi E 2.4 W-2 Marunji S 1.05 W-3. Kasarsai NW 4.13 W-4 Sangwade N 3.52 W-5 Nere NW 0.7 W-6 WTP N Within the project site W-7 STP NW Within the project site



Figure P: Locations for Water Sampling in Study Area

Table 20 : Water analysis reports (summarized)

S.

N. Parameters

Concentration Unit

Limit as per

IS

10500:

2012 W-1 W-2 W-3 W-4 W-5

1 Temperature 30 30 30 30 30 -- Not

specified 2 pH 7.2 7.5 7.1 7.4 7.3 -- 6.5 -8.5 3 Turbidity <01 <01 <01 <01 <01 NTU 5

4 Electrical Conductivity (at 25oC)

0.804

0.666 0.805 0.666 0.489 µmho/cm

Not specified

5 TDS 510 426 520 430 308 mg/l 2000

6 TSS 05 05 ND 03 ND mg/l Not

specified

7 Total Hardness as CaCO3

200 277 324 275 195 mg/l 600

8 Calcium Hardness as Ca

69 93 119 98 68 mg/l 200

9 Magnesium as Mg

35 11 06 07 06 mg/l 100

10 Chlorides as Cl- 52 52 54 52 30 mg/l 1000



11 Sulphate as SO4--

25 25 25 30 10 mg/l 400

12 Total Alkalinity as CaCO3

246 178 262 189 136 mg/l 600

13 Nitrates as NO3 01 02 02 02 02 mg/l 45

14 Phosphate as P 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 mg/l Not

specified

15 Sodium as Na 35 18.5 35.5 18 20 mg/l Not

specified

16 Potassium as K 01 08 01 07 01 mg/l Not

specified

17 Iron <0.001

<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 mg/l 0.3

18 Copper as Cu <0.001

<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 mg/l 1.5

19 Cadmium as Cd <0.001

<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 mg/l 0.003

20 Manganese as Mn

<0.001

<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 mg/l 0.3

21 Zinc as Zn <0.0

1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 mg/l 15

22 Chromium as Cr+6

<0.01

<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 mg/l 0.05

23 Lead as Pb <0.001

<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 mg/l 0.01

24 E. Coli Abse

nt Absent Absent Absent Absent

/100 ml

Absent

25 Total coliforms Abse

nt Absent Absent Absent Absent

/100ml

Absent

(Source: NABL Accredited Kulkarni Laboratory.)

Table 21: Water Analysis Reports (Water Treatment Plant Outlet)

S. No. Parameters

Concentration Limit as

per IS

10500:

2012

Unit WTP Outlet

1. Colour <1 5 Max Hazen

2. Odour Agreeable Agreeable --

3. pH 7.4 6.5-8.5 --

4. Turbidity 0.1 1 Max NTU

5. TDS 102 500 Max mg/l



6. Free chlorine <0.05 0.2 min. mg/l

7. Monochloramines <0.05 NS

8. Calcium as Ca 18.4 75 Max mg/l

9. Chloride as Cl 15.1 250 Max mg/l

10. Fluoride F 0.140 1 Max mg/l

11. Iron as Fe 0.104 1 Max mg/l

12. Magnesium as Mg 3.90 30 Max mg/l

13. Nitrate as NO3 2.4 45 Max mg/l

14. Sulphate as SO4 11.4 200 Max mg/l

15. Alkalinity as CaCO3 62 200 Max mg/l

16. Total Hardness as CaCO3 62 200 Max mg/l

17. Manganese as Mn++ <0.04 0.1 Max mg/l

18. Zinc 0.058 5.0 Max mg/l

19. Aluminium as Al <0.025 0.03 Max mg/l

20. Copper as Cu ND 0.05 Max mg/l

21. Selenium as Se ND 0.01 Max mg/l

22. Ammonical Nitrogen / ammonia

<0.1 0.5 Max mg/l

23. Mineral oil ND 0.5 Max mg/l

24. Sulphide as S <0.08 NS mg/l

25. Hydrogen Sulphide as H2S <0.08 NS mg/l

26. Anionic Detergents as MBAS <0.1 0.2 Max mg/l

27. Phenolic compound as C6H5OH

N.D 0.001 Max mg/l

28. E. Coli Absent Nil /100 ml

29. Total coliforms Absent Nil /100ml



Table: 22 – Wastewater Analysis (WW from STP)

S.

No.

Parameters Concentration Limits as

per CTO

Unit

STP outlet

(R-6)

STP outlet

(R-7)

1 pH 7.4 7.3 6.5-9.0 -

2 Total Suspended Solids 20 24 20.0 mg/l

3 BOD (3 days, 27oC) 14 15 10.0 mg/l

4 COD 44 52 50.0 mg/l

5 Oil & Grease ND ND NS mg/l

6 Total Dissolved Solids 495 498 NS mg/l

7 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen 2.18 2.18 NS mg/l

8 Ammonical Nitrogen as NH3-N

0.380 0.520 NS mg/l

9 Phosphate as P 0.077 0.209 NS mg/l

10 Faecal Coliforms 70 58 NS MPN/100 ml

CTO: Consent to Operate granted by MPCB for existing phase

NS: Not Specified, ND: Not Detected

3.5.2.3 Observations:

pH is neutral in the range of 7.1-7.5, turbidity for all samples is below 1 NTU hence Total Suspended Solids of all samples is in the range of ND-05 mg/l. Electrical conductivity is in the range of 0.666-0.804 µmho/cm whereas Total Dissolve solids are in the range of 308 mg/l to 510 mg/l which are well within the permissible standard of drinking water. Total Hardness is in the range of 195 mg/l to 324 mg/l and Total alkalinity is in the range of 136 mg/l to 262 mg/l. Chlorides is in the range of 30 mg/l to 54 mg/l that of sulphate is in the range of 10 mg/l to 30 mg/l. Phosphate is in the range of 0.1mg/l to 0.2 mg/l. Nitrates are in the range of 1 mg/l to 2mg/l. Sodium and potassium are well withing the limit, in the range of 18 mg/l to 35.5 mg/l and 1 mg/l to 8 mg/l respectively. Heavy metals are below 0.001 mg/l. E coli is absent in all samples. It appears from the above analysis reports that that water is potable. Water from the WTP is also analyzed. Reports show that the water is safe for drinking purpose.

Analysis reports of wastewater from STP shows that STP is functioning properly on the date of sampling. However, the project proponent needs to maintain the standards at all STPs in the township– existing and proposed. The impacts of inadequate treatment of sewage may lead to consequences such as foul odours, unhygienic conditions and



contamination of ground water following seepage through use on land for gardening. Therefore, it is important to maintain the STPs with due care. These results denote only the results of the particular samples and they will vary every time. However, it is responsibility of the project proponents or the society of occupiers in later stage to maintain the standards as per consent and ensure that every parameter is within limit as prescribed.

3.5.3. Land Environment:

Land environment is the basic component of Environmental Impact Assessment. Soil is one of the natural resources for producing food, fiber and fodder. Soil formation is mainly influenced by climate, geology, relief and other biotic interactions. The soil characteristics on the project site which would affect the agricultural and forestation potential of the area were studied. For sustained use of soil resource, it was imperative to know the nature, characteristics extent and distribution of different soils, their qualities and suitability for alternative uses.

3.5.3.1 Existing Status:

The proposed expansion site is the integrated township in Nere, Jambe and Marunji area. The total plot area is 15,81,344.88 sqm. The construction of some residential buildings has been done due to which soil profile is already got disturbed to certain extent. Project proponent carefully stores the topsoil and used it for landscape area. Treated water from STP is being used for irrigation purpose. Though the project proponent is planning for development with minimum possible disturbance to contours, construction activity needs land leveling, excavation and hence topography will be changed. Local drainage pattern might get an impact of these changes in the land levels.

3.5.3.2 Soil Characteristics:

The baseline status of land environmental quality was monitored within the study area of 10 km radial distance from the project site. Soil samples were collected from 5 locations. Composite samples were taken from the sampling locations after digging up to 60 cm. At least 15 to 20 representative soil cores were taken; mixed, dried and bagged for further transportation to the lab. Surface litter was removed before sampling. To ensure that a uniform volume of soil is taken through the full depth of each sampling increment samples should be collected using soil probes and augers. All probes should be kept clean and rust free. Care must be taken to avoid contamination at all stages of sampling handling. Soil samples must air dry as soon as possible on a clean sheet of paper to air dry at room temperature. Then samples were collected in a clean and properly named bag and sent for further analysis. The locations selected for collection of soil samples are listed in Table-23, Figure Q. The soil samples were analyzed for various parameters and the results are presented in Table-24.



Table 23: Locations for Soil Sampling in Study area

Sr.

No. Location

Direction with respect

to Project site

Distance with respect

to project site (Km)

S-1 Dattawadi W 2.4

S-2 Marunji S 1.05

S-3. Kasarsai NW 4.0

S-4 Sangwade N 3.52

S-5 Nere NW 0.7

S-6 Project site -- --

Figure Q : Locations for Soil Sampling in Study Area



Table 24: Soil Analysis Result (Summary)

Sr.

No. Parameters

Concentration Unit

S-1 S-2 S-3 S-4 S-5 S-6

1. pH 8.00 8.20 7.62 7.8 7.92 7.6 -

2. Electrical Conductivity

0.103 0.099 0.09 0.303 0.092 0.1078 mmho/

cm

3. Organic carbon

0.15 0.11 0.41 0.21 0.071 0.494 g/cm3

4. Available Sodium

324.5 474.7 249.3 273.5 272.5 275.60 ppm

5. Bulk Density 6.2 8.05 6.43 6.74 6.64 1.19 %

6. Water holding capacity

40.69 39.00 37.81 47.05 40.98 40.00 kg/ha

7. Available Nitrogen

23.95 20.68 106.9 196.6 17.24 117 kg/ha

8. Available Phosphorus

15.68 15.68 15.07 22.53 14.91 8.25 kg/ha

9. Available Potassium

190.1 179.11 256.88 300.8 155.40 230.10 Kg/ha

(Source: NABL Accredited Kulkarni Laboratory.)

Table 25: Standard Soil Classification

S. No. Parameters Classification

1. pH <4.5 extremely acidic

4.51 – 5.0 very strong acidic

5.01 – 5.5 strongly acidic

5.51-6.0 moderately acidic

6.1 – 6.5 slightly acidic

6.6 -7.30 Neutral

7.31-7.8 slightly alkaline

7.81-8.5 moderately alkaline

8.51 – 9.0 strongly alkaline

>9.0 Very strongly alkaline

2. Salinity Electrical Conductivity

(mho/cm)

1 mho/cm = 640 ppm

Up to 1.0 average

1-2 harmful to germination

2-3 harmful to crops

3. Nitrogen (kg/ha) Up to 50 very less

51-100 less

110-150 good

151-300 better

>300 sufficient



4. Phosphorus (kg/ha) Up to 15 very less

15 – 30 less

31-50 medium

51-65 on average sufficient

66-80 sufficient

>80 more than sufficient

5. Potassium (kg/ha) 0-120 very less

120-180 less

180-240 medium

241-300 average

301-360 better

>360 more than sufficient


The analysis of soil samples reveal that the soil is moderately alkaline in nature, having pH in the range of 7.62 to 8.20. The electrical conductivity ranges from 0.09 mho /cm to 0.302 mho /cm, which shows that soil contains substantial dissolved salts having average electrical conductivity. Water holding capacity is low, ranges from 37.81% to 47.05 %. Organic Carbon is moderate ranging from 0.07 % to 0.41%. Topsoil ranges from 0.5% to 3.0% organic carbon for most upland soils. Nitrogen level ranges from 17.24 kg/Ha to 196.6 Kg/Ha which is low except at Sangawade (S-4) location it slightly better. Phosphorus is low ranging from 14.91 kg/Ha to 22.53 Kg/Ha. Potassium is low ranging from 155.40 kg/Ha to 300.80 kg/Ha except at Sangawade (S-4) which has average potassium. So, the overall quality of the soil around the project site may not be significantly useful for cultivation without additional nutrition as it is not rich in nutritional quality.

3.5.4. Noise Environment

Noise pollution is excessive, displeasing human, animal, or machine-created noise that disturbs the activity or balance of human or animal life. It interferes with speech and hearing. If intense enough, it can damage hearing, or is otherwise annoying. The definition of noise as unwanted sound implies that it has an adverse effect on human beings and their environment. Noise can also disturb natural wildlife and ecological system.

Excessive noise is not only annoying and distracting, but can lead to hearing loss, high blood pressure, sleep disturbance and extreme stress. Research shows that high noise levels disturb the natural cycles of animals and reduce their usable habitat. Human ear is sensitive to 0-180 decibel sounds. However, pain threshold is limited up to 140 dB. Construction sites produce a lot of noise, mainly from vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery.



3.5.4.1. Existing Status

Though the project site is well within the residential zone, continuous external and internal vehicular movement contributes to the the noise levels. Apart from this traffic noise, construction activities going on within the premises and outside also contribute to the noise. Noise measurements have been carried out once in the season at nine monitoring stations. At each monitoring station, Leq. Noise level has been recorded at hourly intervals for 24 hours. The locations for noise quality monitoring are enlisted vide Table-26, Figure-R. Existing levels of noise during day and nighttime are depicted in Table-27.

Table 26: Locations for Noise monitoring in Study area

Sr. No. Locations Direction with

respect to project site

Distance with respect

to Project site (Km)

N-1 Chandkhed NW 7.75

N-2 Nere W 0.7

N-3 Marunji S 1.5

N-4 Dattawadi E 2.4

N-5 Project site -- 0

N-6 Project site R-10 -- 0

Figure R: Locations for Ambient Noise Monitoring



Table 27: Noise Level (dB) Minitoring Results (Summarised)

Location No. 01: Chandkhed

Details Limits in dB (A) weighted scale

Day time Night time

Area Type- Residential 55.0 45.0

Actual Average Reading 52.10 40.69

Maximum Reading 54.3 44.1

Minimum Reading 51.7 41.7

Location No. 02: Nere


Day time Night time

Area type- Residential 55.0 45.0




Location No. 03: Marunji


Day time Night time

Area Type-Residential 55.0 45.0




Location No. 04: Dattawadi


Day time Night time







Location No. 05: Project site


Day time Night time





Location No. 06: Project site R -10


Day time Night time

Area Type - Residential 55.0 45.0





The sounds levels are well within the limit laid by CPCB during daytime and nighttime in the study area as far as the above monitoring is concerned. However, to maintain these levels, the PP will have to provide proper measures to mitigate the noise from his construction activities so as to prevent the nuisance of noise to the occupants of earlier phase and residential population around.



3.5.5. Ecology and Biodiversity

Introduction

The project area is located on the North-west side of the Pune city, near Hinjawadi Infotech park. It is around 135 km from Mumbai and 22 km from Pune. The site location is 18°37'4.78"N and 73°42'37.83"E with an average elevation of 2000 ft from the sea level. It is hardly 35-40 Km to the east of Sahyadri range. A hill owned by forest department, south to the site is interlinked with Sahyadri range.

Proposed project activities

The township is proposed which is spread over 400 acres. Other infrastructure and amenities are also planned to support the township like shops, restaurants, fire station, school, and swimming pool etc.

Regional context

About the region

Geographically, this region comes under the transition zone between Deccan plains and Western Ghats. It has hilly topography interspersed with wide valleys and river. The supporting forest type for this zone is a mix of moist deciduous and dry deciduous forest with higher biodiversity. As one move towards east, rainfall recedes, climate becomes semi-arid and vegetation changes to dry deciduous.



Analysis of area in 10 km radius around project w.r.t. protected areas



An extended Sahyadri range is very near to site on southern side, from where major streams emerge. Most of the area around the site is agricultural land, with very less original composition of vegetation. Pavana river flows from west to east, on northern side of the site. There are two tributaries from Kasarsai and Adale dam which joins Pavana river.

About site

Topography, climate, rainfall

The land is almost flat with gradual slope towards North-East, with no steep areas. The land has few undulated areas in between, modified by filling of the land.

The climate is tropical. The temperature in summers ranges between 35°C to 40°C. While the winter temperatures are in the range of 10°C to 20°C.The average annual rainfall is around 1200 mm.

Existing conditions map

Presently the land is modified with construction work, leveling, plantations & gardens etc. It has not retained original topography or vegetation.



Following structures are present onsite;

Open patches with soil

Areas with construction

Vegetation

Lake

Pond

Canal

Wells

Roads

Analysis of Ecological conditions

Soil conditions: The land has variable soil conditions, ranging from good quality agriculture black soil to murum in some parts and rocky patches in few areas. A stone quarry was operational on site.

Water:The surface runoff from nearby hill flows towards lake due to gradual slope, in the form of small streams & sheet flow. During rainy season, naturally formed streams would carry storm water from the hill. Lake water seems to be polluted, with waste material and other pollutants. A fresh-water plant, Bhat Kamal (Ottelia alismoides) was observed in the lake.

A small rock-bound pond near south-east boundary of site is a special landform.

A canal from Kasarsai - Kusgaon dam flows through overall site.



Total five wells are found mainly towards North side of the site. All wells seemed to be in good condition-filled with water. It indicates availability of ground water sources. Well is a sustainable source of water which can be recharged with minimal efforts.

There are few depressions formed due to construction activity, by extracting soil or rocks. These depressions need to be treated & can be aesthetically pleasing.

Ecological conditions on site, both land & lake

The land can be divided into 4 regions, namely; Construction-development, lake, agricultural patches being converted into open patches, few areas with scrubs. The only greenery remaining is towards the east side of lake. There is a dense patch of trees which is a mix of plantations & original trees. Also, the south-east side of the lake, near godown, tree plantation gives the feel of greenery.

Rest of the land is mainly open with hardly any grass or biomass cover on it. There are few patches of agriculture land with good soil and others with very less soil-mainly murrum. Most of the area is dominated by Acacias-Babhul, Hivar, Khair and Neem. Ficus trees were grown on the sides of a pond.

Vegetation:



Vegetation on site is only a patch alongside lake. The dense vegetation patch is the only area on site which shows moderate canopy cover. Mostly the trees here are Chandan, Bartondi, Neem, and Pangara. The lake side has few shrubs and herbs where we can see prominent bird activity. Nests of few birds were observed in this zone. Water birds like Pond heron, Lapwing visit this area. Other vegetation is mostly planted non-native trees like Nilgiri. There are few old growth trees scattered across site, mainly of Neem with dominance of Acacia-Khair, Hivar, Babhul. A huge Wad tree is a special character.

Few native trees like Bartondi, Ain are persistent. Special trees like Chandan, Katesawar, and Shivan were observed mainly nearby the lake. Almost 15-20 species of grasses were collected during January month site visit. Constructed zone has planted trees around buildings and avenue of trees along the roadside. Due to open patches ground birds specific to open land like pipit, drongo were observed.

Table 28: List of trees species

Non-native Trees marked in brown and bold letter

Sr.

No Common Name Scientific Name Count

1 Ain Terminalia elliptica 17 2 Amba Mangifera indica 9 3 Apta Bauhinia racemosa 1 4 Awala Emblica officinalis 19 5 Babhul Acacia nilotica 51 6 Bamboo Bamboo spp 3 7 Bartondi Morinda pubescens 26 8 Bhend Thespesia populnea 1 9 Bhutya Cassine glauca 5

10 Bor Ziziphus mauritiana 59 11 Chinch Tamarindus indica 3 12 Dhaman Grewia spp. 3 13 Flacourtia sp Flacourtia sp 1 14 Ghatbor Ziziphus caracutta 4 15 Giripushpa Gliricidia sepium 17 16 Gulmohor Delonix regia 2 17 Hivar Acacia leucophloea 20 18 Jambhul Syzygium cumini 1 19 Karanj Pongamia pinnata 6 20 Kate Sawar Bombax ceiba 8 21 Khair Acacia catechu 69 22 Khair patch Acacia patch 3



23 Khair-Hivar patch Acacia patch 3 24 Kharal Trema orientalis 2 25 Kinhai Albizia procera 5 26 Medhshingi Dolichandrone falcata 6 27 Moi Lannea coromandelica 6 28 Neem Azadirachta indica 180 29 Nilgiri Eucalyptus spp. 31 30 Nirgudi Vitex negundo 3 31 Palas Butea monosperma 4 32 Pandhara Khair Acacia chundra 10 33 Pangara Erythrian suberosa 1 34 Payar Ficus arnottiana 1 35 Pimpal Ficus religiosa 1 36 Rai Awala Phyllanthus acidus 1 37 Saag Tectona grandis 69 38 Shevga Moringa oleifera 2 39 Shindi Phoenix sylvestris 7 40 Shirish Albizia lebbeck 5 41 Shisam Dalbergia latifolia 2 42 Singapore Cherry Mutingia calabura 5 43 Subabhul Leucaena leucocephala 2 44 Umbar Ficus racemosa 8 45 Vedi babhul Prosopis juliflora 3 46 Wad Ficus benghalensis 7 47 Waras Heterophragma quadriloculare 5 48 Wawal Holoptelea integrifolia 1 49 Unidentified 1

Grand Total 699

Table 29: List of tree species found near lake:

Sr. No Common Name Scientific Name

1 Amba Mangifera indica

2 Shivan Gmelina arborea

3 Shirish Albizia lebbeck

4 Bamboo Bamboo spp

1 Pangara Erythrian suberosa

2 Ain Terminalia elliptica

3 Babhul Acacia nilotica

4 Hivar Acacia leucophloea



5 Moi Lannea coromandelica

6 Bartondi Morinda pubescens

7 Chandan Santalum album

8 Kate Sawar Bombax ceiba

9 Karanj Pongamia pinnata

10 Dhaman Grewia spp.

Fauna: Except birds and insects hardly any fauna was observed on site. A snake skin was found near lake.

Dragon flies, damselflies and butterflies were quite active alongside the lake.

Excerpt from Report prepared by Ranwa:

Stone quarry: Stone quarry in Phase II along with the scrub vegetation around it forms another important habitat that needs to be preserved. More than 25 bird species in the study area are using this scrub & associated grasses as their feeding & nesting habitat (e.g. babblers).

Pond: Pond site at G Prime and some of the wells at Phase II are hotspots for reptiles and amphibians. During field surveys only two species of snakes (Checkered Keelback and Rat Snake) were observed, but presence of exoskeleton (shed skin) of snake suggests that more than two species are present at Life Republic.

Table 30: Excerpts from Ranwa report

Taxa No. of species

recorded Remark

Plants 89 1 unique record

Butterflies 40 (40 % of Pune‟s diversity – 1 New record from Pune area)

Birds 100 5 Less Frequent Sightings and 2 endemic bird records (25% of Pune district‟s diversity)

Dragonflies 10 - Damselflies 4 -



Reference: Report “Ecological assessment of KP-IVEN’s Life Republic Township project, Marunji, Pune” prepared by Ranwa (Dr. Ankur Patwardhan) in 2012

Impacts of proposed project activities

Soil

Part of the existing soil is already modified and degraded with landfilling and leveling, so even there will be impact of construction on existing soil quality. It is essential to have good management strategy.

Water

Lake, pond, streams and wells would be impacted due to construction activity.

Ecology

Construction activity, noise and footprint of people working on site will change & disturb sensitive habitats on land like the dense tree area & water bodies. Due to disturbance and general increase in noise level, roosting and shelter site of birds will get disturbed.

Ecological management plan

Approach for EMP

Considering the scale & character of proposed development, it is recommended to integrate the approach of conservation in overall open space management & development. For this, the strategies will include,

1. keeping large open spaces along the lake & pond edge 2. having a dense tree hedge along the boundary 3. protection to lake edge from construction activities 4. providing waste management facilities during construction period 5. protection to existing trees & tree clusters 6. topsoil management 7. leaving a recharge belt of thick wooded vegetation around the existing wells.

Tree management

Presently there are very few trees of native & non-native origin. It is recommended to retain existing trees & correct mix of plants for proposed plantation is suggested at the end.



Treatment to existing trees

There are total 699 existing trees (excluding thick patch near lake for which tree species list is provided)

Existing diversity of trees was analyzed based on location, species, age, proposed plan, ecological importance and following observations are made,

There is a dense patch of trees near lake

There is an old growth Wad tree near lake which forms good habitat

Plantation alongside the roads-avenue

(Note: As construction details plan not provided, treatment per tree cannot be specified except nonnative trees to be removed.)

Proposed treatment include,

Native trees which are on proposed roadside, in the median of road or just near the building and can be easily accommodated, to be retained

Native trees which are obstacles as per proposed plan, to be transplanted

Non-native trees, to be removed

Few trees are not affected as per proposed plan.

Exotic trees like Nilgiri, first must be attempted to transplant, else can be cut & used for construction. The subabhul trees to be removed after following the ‘procedure’ by Forest Department as they will threaten the plantation work in future. They are considered in the ‘to be removed’ treatment

Procedure for tree transplantation:

Pruning of branches, retain proper tree form

Root ball separation

Root pruning

Root ball covering

Transporting to destination

Nutrient dose

List of existing trees with proposed treatment per tree is added in Biodiversity lists.

Proposed plantations

It’s a good opportunity to increase ecological value of the site by planting native trees which can support local fauna and help in increasing biodiversity as well.

As per information provided by Management team-

1 tree per 100 sq. m of total plot area needs to be planted.



10 trees need to be planted per 1 tree cut on site.

Total area of site is 400 acres

Based on the area of site, total 16,187 tree needs to be planted on site.

Following is the list of trees that are proposed for plantations for all planting purposes including,

Avenue, roadside buffer areas & rounds along roads

Parks & Gardens

Open spaces

Buildings

Proposed Tree List

Sr. No.

Common Name

Scientific Name Use

1 Amba Mangifera indica Shade, fruit bearing 2 Bahava Cassia fistula Ornamental,Medicinal 3 Bakul Mimusops elengi Fragrant,shade 4 Beheda Terminalia bellirica Avenue, Medicinal 5 Bel Aegle marmelos Fruit bearing 6 Bhend Thespesia populnea Shade 7 Bherali Mad Caryota urens Bird attracting

8 Bija Pterocarpus

marsupium Ornamental, Medicinal, Fodder, Timber 9 Chandan Santalum album Forest food, Medicinal 10 Hirada Terminalia chebula Avenue, Medicinal 11 Jambhul Syzygium cumini Avenue, Forest food, Medicinal

12 Kadamb Neolamarckia

cadamba Ornamental, Avenue, Medicinal

13 Kalam Mitragyna parvifolia Ornamental, Fragrant, Timber, Fodder, Avenue

14 Karanj Pongamia pinnata Ornamental, Fodder, Medicinal 15 Kawath Limonia acidissima Ornamental, Fruit, Forest food, Medicinal 16 Kinhai Albizia procera Shade,Bird attracting 17 Kokam Garcinia indica Ornamental, Fruit, Forest food, Medicinal 18 Kumbha Careya arborea Ornamental, Medicinal, NTFP 19 Kusum Schleichera oleosa Ornamental, Medicinal, Fodder, NTFP

20 Moha Madhuca latifolia Ornamental, Fodder, Timber, Forest food, Medicinal

21 Muchkund Pterospermum

acerifolium Ornamental, Avenue



22 Neem Azadirachta indica NTFP, Timber, Medicinal, Shade 23 Palas Butea monosperma Avenue, Ornamental, Medicinal, NTFP 24 Pangara Erythrina stricta Ornamental, Timber, Fodder, Medicinal 25 Pimpal Ficus religiosa Ornamental, Medicinal, NTFP 26 Pipar Ficus amplissima Shade,Bird attracting

27 Piparan Ficus virens/ F.

infectoria Shade,Bird attracting 28 Plaksha Ficus infectoria Shade,Bird attracting 29 Ritha Sapindus laurifolius Ornamental, Medicinal, NTFP

30 Shirish Albizia lebbeck Ornamental, Timber, Shade, NTFP, Medicinal

31 Shisam Dalbergia latifolia Ornamental, Timber, Avenue, NTFP 32 Shivan Gmelina arborea Ornamental, Medicinal, Timber, Forest food 33 Sonchafa Magnolia champaca Ornamental,Fragrant

34 Tamhan Lagerstroemia

speciosa Avenue, Ornamental, Medicinal 35 Umbar Ficus racemosa Ornamental, Avenue, Fodder 36 Wad Ficus benghalensis Bird attracting 37 Warang Kydia calycina Ornamental, Avenue

38 Waras Heterophragma

quadriloculare Ornamental, Avenue, Fragrant

Soil

Land movement

During construction there will be movement of land, like leveling and excavation for plinth and column construction.

The topmost soil layer of 1 to 2 feet on the site needs to be treated differently.

The deeper soil excavated during construction can be used as filler in open spaces. The soil can be enriched with processing and can be used for plantation.

This will save the cost of importing soil for filling, landscaping, tree plantations enormously & conserve this important resource. This way the project achieves a step towards eco-development.

Topsoil management

Topsoil is actually live soil, topmost layer of soil. It is composed of microorganisms and organic matter. All the microbial activity occurs in topsoil. It will help in growth of planted trees. Part of the land has good-undisturbed soil. So it is important to preserve this top soil and to be used for plantation as it acts as seed bank as well.



Procedure for topsoil management:

Remove the topmost layer of soil (1 - 2 ft) using appropriate machines / technique

Stack separately with proper display boards

Enrich with nutrients (Leaf litter, grass, compost, coco peat in required proportions)

Use enriched mixture for landscaping, planting, nursery, etc.

Water

All the water resources like streams, lake, pond, wells need to be managed and protected well during the construction work.

Wells

All, five, wells are filled with water. Most of them are covered with trees around them like ficus- Umbar and Pimpal. The water from well is not being used currently.

All wells to be meticulously preserved and protected during construction.

As a proposed plan, each well must have a buffer belt of about 20 ft wide, totally covered with vegetation, as shown in the below sketch. This will ensure conservation of this important ground water source & create an aesthetically pleasing, bird habitat.



Lake

The lake is most important feature of the site. In addition to a source of water it adds ecological, aesthetic and spiritual value to the project.

There is lot of activity of water birds nearby lake along with reptiles, butterflies, dragonflies, damselflies, flies, other aquatic insects, shells, & fishes. Area around lake is full of life. Together with old growth trees around the lake, it provides recreational space which provides shade, peace, a place to relax.

This lake can be improved with following,

Desilting – Controlled removal of silt accumulated to increase the volume of water being stored. In this, some silt of upper most layers to be reintroduced in the lake to revive the aquatic diversity.

Control over silt addition from feeders – By installing loose boulder bunds & bank protection to the feeder stream. Also ensure that there is no solid / liquid waste addition to the stream directly.

Silt traps at mouth of feeder channels – A series of loose boulder bunds at mouth of stream will arrest extra silt, this accumulated silt to be removed annually.

Bank management – The banks of lake must of gradual shape, and should not have straight cuts. Wherever necessary, stone structures can be planned to retain the banks.

Profile & lake bed management – Lake bed must have silt, and a gradual profile with few depressions to accommodate benthic organisms. Such depressions will also provide refuge to bottom dwelling fishes. Having few areas with large boulders also helps in providing variety of habitats.

Vegetation management – Wetland vegetation to be introduced in a planned manner to increase floral diversity. Please refer to the cross-section below & list of species given at the end.



Habitat development – Various habitats using vegetation, lake profiles, and boulders can be created to enhance the biodiversity.

Viewing decks & hides – Could be planned very carefully without disturbing the banks & intruding on the diversity.

Pond

A rock bound pond is an ecologically sensitive site. It’s one of the unique features on site and must be retained & protected.

Flora

Retaining big old growth and native trees will provide food and shelter to fauna like birds, butterflies, mammals, reptiles etc.

Transplanting native trees will help the land to retain grownup trees.

Trees to be removed must be planned in a phased manner, along with simultaneous planting of native species.

Almost 17-18 species of grasses were observed during site visit in winter.

Bhatkamal (Ottelia alismoides) at lake needs to be protected. This species grows in shallow water edges and ponds.

Known as Duck Lettuce, it is a fresh-water plant with leaves arising from root. Leaf blades are submerged, sometimes partly emergent in shallow water, broadly ovate to circular, thin and translucent.



Table 31: Biodiversity list (On Site)

Tree list: Trees to be removed marked in red and bold

Tree No. Common name Scientific name Area

1 Bartondi Morinda pubescens R11-G2

2 Neem Azadirachta indica R11-G2

3 Waras Heterophragma quadriloculare R11-G2



6 Nilgiri Eucalyptus spp. R11-G2

7 Kharal Trema orientalis R11-G2

8 Kharal Trema orientalis R11-G2


10 Babhul Acacia nilotica R11-G2

11 Khair Acacia catechu R11-G2


13 Bor Ziziphus mauritiana R11-G2


15 Hivar Acacia leucophloea R11-G2

16 Ain Terminalia elliptica R11-G2

17 Moi Lannea coromandelica R11-G2


19 Moi Lannea coromandelica R11-G2




23 Kate Sawar Bombax ceiba R11-G2








31 Bartondi Morinda pubescens R11-G2






34 Singapore Cherry

Mutingia calabura R11-G2

35 Neem Azadirachta indica R1-G5-U7a

36 Neem Azadirachta indica R1-G5-U7a

37 Singapore Cherry

Mutingia calabura C1-G7-U7b

38 Khair Acacia catechu C1-G7-U7b

39 Wawal Holoptelea integrifolia C1-G7-U7b

40 Neem Azadirachta indica C1-G7-U7b

41 Ain Terminalia elliptica C1-G7-U7b

42 Babhul Acacia nilotica C1-G7-U7b

43 Ain Terminalia elliptica C1-G7-U7b




47 Khair patch Acacia catechu C1-G7-U7b








55 Singapore Cherry







61 Pandhara Khair Acacia chundra R3-G7





63 Bor Ziziphus mauritiana R3-G7




67 Singapore Cherry


68 Singapore Cherry











































107 Flacourtia sp Flacourtia sp R3-G7














121 Saag Tectona grandis R3-G7

122 Neem Azadirachta indica G19


124 Babhul Acacia nilotica G20



127 Khair Acacia catechu G20






130 Wad Ficus benghalensis R5



133 Neem Azadirachta indica R5




137 Neem Azadirachta indica G21 + D2





142 Palas Butea monosperma G23








150 Neem Azadirachta indica A1

151 Vedi babhul Prosopis juliflora A1


153 Bartondi Morinda pubescens A1

154 Kate Sawar Bombax ceiba A1

155 Nirgudi Vitex negundo A1

156 Waras Heterophragma quadriloculare A1



159 Vedi babhul Prosopis juliflora A1

160 Bartondi Morinda pubescens G34




161 Umbar Ficus racemosa G34















176 Neem Azadirachta indica C3



179 Khair Acacia catechu C3



182 Bartondi Morinda pubescens C3

183 Bartondi Morinda pubescens C3

184 Hivar Acacia leucophloea G36




188 Neem Azadirachta indica G22+G26+D1


190 Babhul Acacia nilotica G22+G26+D1












199 Hivar Acacia leucophloea G22+G26+D1



202 Khair Acacia catechu G22+G26+D1










212 Neem Azadirachta indica G28-U2,G29-

U3,G30,G-31-U4


U3,G30,G-31-U4

214 Khair Acacia catechu G28-U2,G29-

U3,G30,G-31-U4


U3,G30,G-31-U4


U3,G30,G-31-U4


U3,G30,G-31-U4


U3,G30,G-31-U4


U3,G30,G-31-U4


U3,G30,G-31-U4





U3,G30,G-31-U4

222 Vedi babhul Prosopis juliflora G28-U2,G29-

U3,G30,G-31-U4


U3,G30,G-31-U4


U3,G30,G-31-U4

225 Hivar Acacia leucophloea G28-U2,G29-

U3,G30,G-31-U4


U3,G30,G-31-U4


U3,G30,G-31-U4


U3,G30,G-31-U4

229 Shindi Phoenix sylvestris G28-U2,G29-

U3,G30,G-31-U4

230 Shindi Phoenix sylvestris G28-U2,G29-

U3,G30,G-31-U4

231 Pandhara Khair Acacia chundra G28-U2,G29-

U3,G30,G-31-U4

232 Payar Ficus arnottiana G28-U2,G29-

U3,G30,G-31-U4

233 Kinhai Albizia procera G28-U2,G29-

U3,G30,G-31-U4


U3,G30,G-31-U4


U3,G30,G-31-U4


U3,G30,G-31-U4


U3,G30,G-31-U4

238 Hivar Acacia leucophloea G28-U2,G29-U3,

G30,G-31-U4


240 Babhul Acacia nilotica R7-OpenSpace

241 Saag Tectona grandis R7-OpenSpace





243 Neem Azadirachta indica R7-OpenSpace



246 Undirmari Gliricidia sepium R7-OpenSpace



249 Babhul Acacia nilotica R7-OpenSpace
























































































331 Awala Emblica officinalis R7-OpenSpace


























354 Nilgiri Eucalyptus spp. C2-G14






360 Shirish Albizia lebbeck C2-G14






366 Hivar Acacia leucophloea C2-G14


368 Medhshingi Dolichandrone falcata C2-G14

369 Bor Ziziphus mauritiana C2-G14

370 Dhaman Grewia spp. C2-G14

371 Ain Terminalia elliptica C2-G14

372 Dhaman Grewia spp. C2-G14

373 Khair Acacia catechu C2-G14





375 Kate Sawar Bombax ceiba C2-G14


377 Bartondi Morinda pubescens C2-G14


379 Bartondi Morinda pubescens C2-G14

380 Babhul Acacia nilotica C2-G14

381 Neem Azadirachta indica C2-G14

382 Gulmohor Delonix regia C2-G14



385 Chinch Tamarindus indica C2-G14

386 Umbar Ficus racemosa C2-G14


388 Wad Ficus benghalensis C2-G14



391 Saag Tectona grandis C2-G14

392 Shindi Phoenix sylvestris C2-G14


394 Medhshingi Dolichandrone falcata C2-G14


396 Saag Tectona grandis C2-G14
















409 Gulmohor Delonix regia C2-G14


411 Wad Ficus benghalensis C2-G14












423 Unidentified - C2-G14





428 Medhshingi Dolichandrone falcata G41

429 Bor Ziziphus mauritiana G41










439 Ghatbor Ziziphus caracutta/ Z. xylopyra G41










446 Pimpal Ficus religiosa G41


448 Shindi Phoenix sylvestris G41







455 Amba Mangifera indica G41

456 Neem Azadirachta indica U9-G40



459 Bartondi Morinda pubescens U9-G40

460 Neem Azadirachta indica G38+G39



463 Medhshingi Dolichandrone falcata G38+G39





468 Babhul Acacia nilotica G38+G39


470 Karanj Pongamia pinnata G38+G39

471 Khair Acacia catechu G38+G39

472 Bhutya Cassine glauca G38+G39

473 Bartondi Morinda pubescens G38+G39














484 Ain Terminalia elliptica G38+G39




488 Ghatbor Ziziphus caracutta/ Z. xylopyra G38+G39

489 Bor Ziziphus mauritiana G38+G39

490 Hivar Acacia leucophloea G38+G39





495 Moi Lannea coromandelica G38+G39

496 Khair Acacia catechu G38+G39





501 Kate Sawar Bombax ceiba G38+G39


503 Khair-Hivar patch

Acacia sp. C6

504 Wad Ficus benghalensis R8-G46-U10

505 Neem Azadirachta indica R8-G46-U10

506 Kate Sawar Bombax ceiba R8-G46-U10





508 Babhul Acacia nilotica R8-G46-U10


510 Khair Acacia catechu R8-G46-U10

511 Babhul Acacia nilotica R8-G46-U10











522 Khair patch Acacia catechu G45













Acacia sp. G47

535 Neem Azadirachta indica G50-SPG2-OWC

536 Neem Azadirachta indica G50-SPG2-OWC

537 Shisam Dalbergia latifolia E2

538 Shisam Dalbergia latifolia E2

539 Neem Azadirachta indica E2





Acacia sp. E2

541 Neem Azadirachta indica E2
















557 Kinhai Albizia procera G52


559 Shirish Albizia lebbeck G52

560 Neem Azadirachta indica G53-D9





565 Khair patch Acacia catechu HC




569 Amba Mangifera indica R17

570 Umbar Ficus racemosa R17

571 Pangara Erythrian suberosa R17






574 Bor Ziziphus mauritiana R17

575 Babhul Acacia nilotica R17









584 Bamboo R17










594 Khair Acacia catechu R17

595 Shevga Moringa oleifera R17







602 Moi Lannea coromandelica G55

603 Chinch Tamarindus indica G55


605 Jambhul Syzygium cumini G55





607 Bamboo Bamboo spp G55




611 Bhend Thespesia populnea G55




615 Wad Ficus benghalensis G56

616 Bamboo Bamboo spp G56

617 Apta Bauhinia racemosa G56

618 Karanj Pongamia pinnata G56











629 Kate Sawar Bombax ceiba G56


631 Moi Lannea coromandelica G56

632 Dhaman Grewia spp. G56











640 Shevga Moringa oleifera G56




644 Kinhai Albizia procera G56


646 Subabhul Leucaena leucocephala R16

647 Bartondi Morinda pubescens R16



650 Moi Lannea coromandelica R16





655 Shindi Phoenix sylvestris R16





660 Subabhul Leucaena leucocephala R16






666 Kinhai Albizia procera R16

667 Pandhara Khair Acacia chundra R16























687 Rai Awala Phyllanthus acidus R16

688 Chinch Tamarindus indica R16










698 Kinhai Albizia procera R16




Fauna sightings

Triangled Noctuid-Moth

Ditch Jewel-Dragonfly

Dragonfly

Drongo

(Note: For the detail lists of biodiversity, please refer ecological assessment report prepared by Ranwa)



3.5.6. Socio Economic Environment:

3.5.6.1 Existing Status:

In order to assess the existing socio-economic status of the area, a survey and analysis of the relevant data was carried out. Mulshi is a Taluka located in Pune district of Maharashtra. It is one of 14 Talukas of Pune district. There are 145 villages and 2 towns in Mulshi Taluka.

As per the Census India 2011, Mulshi Taluka has 38,014 households, population of 1,71,006 of which 90,053 are males and 80,953 are females. The population of children between age 0-6 is 23,041 which is 13.47% of total population.

The sex-ratio of Mulshi Taluka is around 899 compared to 929 which is average of Maharashtra state. The literacy rate of Mulshi Taluka is 67.78% out of which 74.18% males are literate and 60.66% females are literate. The total area of Mulshi is 1029.20 sq.km including 1,011.21 km² rural area and 17.99 km² urban area with population density of 166 per sq.km.

Out of total population, 85.01% of population lives in Urban area and 14.99% lives in Rural area. There are 10.58% Scheduled Caste (SC) and 4.34% Scheduled Tribe (ST) of total population in Mulshi Taluka.

Occupation Patern:

In Mulshi Taluka out of total population, 81,225 were engaged in work activities. 87.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 12.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 81,225 workers engaged in Main Work, 24,433 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 6,300 were Agricultural labourer.. This shows that the area is rapidly being urbanised and the cultivators population is getting decreased. This shows that industrialisation and trade is dominating over agriculture and cultivation. Out of labours, 6,300 are the agriculture labours, 2,360 are the household labour, 37,635 are other workers mainly from Industry and Trade and 89,781 are non working.

Water Supply:

Out of total households, 44.89% households get Safe and Treated drinking water (Tap water) whereas 18.05 % get untreated water through taps. 1.69% of the population depends on covered wells as their primary source of water and 8.16% depends on uncovered wells as their primary source of water. The later is mostly the rural population. 4.95 % of household has handpump as drinking water source. 16.4 % of household get water from tubewell/borewell, 2% get from spring, 1.02% get from river/canal, 1.25% get from tank/pond/lake and 1.6 % get from the other source.



Sanitation:

Out of total households, 11.26 % are connected to piped sewer line and 36.12% depend on septic tank. 19.3% households are with slab or ventilated improved pits. A large population of over 25.83 % households practice open fecal practices which is a major concern.

As far as sewer drainage facility is concerned, 10,733 (30.31%) households have been provided with covered (closed) drainage system, 8,864 (25.03%) of household use open drainage system and 15,812 (44.66%) households have no drainage facility.

Electricity Supply:

Total 89.71% households are supplied with electricity, and 8.72% still depend on Kerosene. The use of solar power is as less as 0.14 % and has a lot of scope for improvisation. 0.97% of the households are still devoid of power. Out of total household 0.28 % uses other oil as source of energy and 0.19 % household uses other sources.

Services:

Out of total 35,409 households, 73.88% have access to bank accounts and they use banking services. Total 18.2% households use Radio for entertainment and 64.02% households have got their TV sets for entertainment. 2.42% households have computer or laptop with internet connection whereas 6.76% have comuter or laptop without internet connection.

Out of all households, 3.34% of households have landline telephone, 76.31% have mobile phones, 1.82% have both; mobile and landline.

Individual Transportation:

For individual transportation, 22.18% households have got bicycle with them, 38.51% have two wheelers, 8.6% have cars or other four wheelers and 11.35% have none of them. They depend solely upon public transport.

(Source of data : Census of India 2011- District Census Handbook Pune http://

censusindia.gov.in/ 2011census/dchb).

Public Transport:

Transport facilities like roadways, railways are well developed in the taluka. The study area is developing a little away from the Industrial zone of Hinjewadi. The transport facility is well developed. The site is near Pune-Mumbai expressway. Lohagaon airport is at the distance of around 22 km from the project site. Lohagaon airport has facility of domestic as well as international flights with connectivity to almost all major cities in



India. The roadways are well developed and well connected to Pune city by public Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML).

Education:

Many government and private schools exist in the study area and taluka Mulshi as Pune is hub for education. All type of colleges and schools attract students from other states and abroad and student’s population is in substantial numbers.

Health:

Well equipped private hospitals at city points and small Government Primary Health Centers spread across rural areas cater the need of health services in the study area. No major epidemic is evidenced this year.

Fire Station:

The township will have its own fire station with the approval of CFO wherein fire engines and all other equipments shall be provided. The outsiders also shall be provided this service in case of fire emergencies.

3.5.7.2. Social Infrastructure availability near project site:

Social infrastructure like markets and entertainment centers is also well developed in the study area. The area being a developing area, many malls and multiplex theatres are upcoming along with big hotels in the study area. The distance of various social infrastructure from project site is given in Table 32.

Table 32: Social Infrastructure around site

Amenity Name Distance (km)

School

1. Anisha Global school 2. Kidzee 3. Alard public school 4. Klay preschool and day care

0.17 km 1.14 km 1.68 km 1.66 km

College

1.Indira college of commerce 2. International institute of management & human development 3. Alard college of engineering 4. Dr. D. Y. PAtil institute of hotel

3.84 km 1.09 km 1.47 km 3.75 km



management and catering services

Market 1. D- mart super market 1.41 km

Hospital 1. Kusum memorial Hospital 2. Alfa super specialty Hospital 3. New life child care clinic

3.22 km 5.83 km 7.0 km

Petrol Pump

1. HP petrol Pump 3.24 km

Police station

1. Police station Hinjawadi 4.0 km

Fire station

Life Republic fire station 0 km

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Chapter IV

ANTICIPATED IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

Introduction:

Generally, the environmental impacts can be categorized as either primary or secondary. Primary impacts are those, which are attributable directly to the project, secondary impacts are those, which are indirectly induced and typically include the changed pattern of social and economic activities by the proposed development. This chapter presents identification and appraisal of various impacts from the proposed project on the study area.

The impacts have been assessed for the existing activities and have already been covered under baseline environmental monitoring. The proposed expansion project would create impact on the environment in two distinct phases namely;

a. Construction Phase.

b. Operation Phase.

The construction phase may be regarded as having temporary or short-term impacts whereas; the operation phase would have long term impacts.

The construction and operation phase of the proposed expansion project comprises various activities, each of which may have an impact on some or other environmental parameters. Various environmental attributes during the construction and operation phase of the project have been studied/ analyzed to estimate the overall impact on the surrounding environment.

The impacts of project are identified in terms of water environment, air environment, noise, land environment, ecology and socio-economic environment. The potential impacts during construction and operational phases of the proposed project on these environmental components are identified, predicted and quantitatively/ qualitatively evaluated. Wherever possible technically, the mitigation measures are suggested in EIA and in EMP in the respective chapters. Impacts for the following parameters have been considered;

1) Land Environment

2) Water Environment

3) Air Environment

4) Noise Environment



5) Ecology and Biodiversity

6) Socio-economic Environment

7) Solid Waste

4.1 Air Environment:

4.1.1. Impacts During Construction Phase:

Impacts of construction activity on air quality are a cause of concern mainly in the dry months due to settling of dust particles. The main sources of dust emission during the construction period are the movement of equipment at site and dust emitted during the leveling, grading, earthworks, foundation works, and other construction related activities. The dust emitted during the above-mentioned activities depends upon the type of soil being excavated and the ambient humidity levels. The impact is likely to be for short duration and confined locally to the construction site itself. The composition of dust in this kind of operation is however mostly coarse particles, inorganic and non-toxic in nature. These are not expected to travel long distance before settling. The impact can be reduced through fencing the site with proper height of metal sheets.

Exhaust emissions from vehicles and equipment deployed during the construction phase also result in increase in the levels of SO2, NOx, SPM, CO and hydrocarbons. It may, therefore, be reduced as construction activities may cause changes in the SPM levels locally. The impact should be confined within the project boundary. Proper upkeep and maintenance of vehicles, sprinkling of water on roads at construction site, providing sufficient vegetation etc. are some of the measures that would greatly reduce the impact on the air quality during the construction phase of the project. However, there can be other measure also and it is necessary for PP to ensure that there is no nuisance to surrounding population.

4.1.2. Mitigation Measures During Construction Phase:

1. Any vehicle not meeting the vehicular pollution standards may not be allowed within the construction site and for the construction activity

2. All vehicles and construction equipment with internal combustion engines in use may be maintained for effective combustion to reduce carbon particles, CO and HC emission

3. Water may be sprayed during dust generating construction activities e.g. excavation, crushing/demolishing, material handling etc. to suppress dust



4. Sprinkling of water on roads at construction site should be done.

5. No work should be commenced during night time so as to avoid noise nuisance to surrounding area.

6. Use of ready-mix concrete should be preferred.

7. All vehicles carrying construction material should be covered with sheets.

Table 33 : Air Environment:

Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures (Construction Phase)

SN Activity/ Factor Impact Suggested Mitigation measures

1 PM emissions from Construction Activity

Excavation, drilling, land leveling and other activities give rise to generation of particulate matter.

The effects of inhaling particulate matter that have been widely studied in humans and animals include asthma, lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory diseases, premature delivery, birth defects, and premature death.

Increased levels of fine particles in the air as a result of anthropogenic particulate air pollution is consistently and independently related to the most serious effects, including lung cancer and other cardiopulmonary

mortality. The PM have reported to have impacts on vegetation as reported above

• Transportation of material such as cement must be done using covering sheets strictly else the particles of cement spread in atmosphere as the vehicle carrying it moves ahead.

• Excavation and drilling must be done after spraying water on soil surface so that the PM is suppressed on the spot. Treated wastewater can be used for this purpose, use of fresh water should be strictly avoided.

• Fabrics and plastics for covering piles of soils and debris is an effective means to reduce fugitive dust.

• Barricading of construction site prevents the heavy particles from skipping to outer area. PP must provide effective barricades so that the existing building residents and nearby residents should not suffer from nuisance.

• Every effort should be taken to minimize the nuisance of air



pollution to the neighbouring residents who are immediate receptors of air pollution from expansion phase.

2 Toxic Gaseous emissions from Construction Activity

Emission of toxic gases such as SO2, NOx, CO from construction activity

During the construction activity, toxic gaseous such as SO2, NOx, CO are released from the use of fossil fuels. The fossil fuels are used for Construction machinery and carrying transport vehicles. The toxic and poisonous gases have critical impacts as mentioned above.

• The vehicles entering at construction sites must have valid PUC certificates.

• The construction machinery used should have all emission data provided by manufacturer so at to have idea about emissions.

• Use of Ready Mix concreate only.

• DG set, if used in this phase, must have the provision of stack as per the CPCB formula H= h+0.2√KVA where H=Height of Stack and h=height of building in which the DG set is installed.

• DG set must be installed at such place where the nuisance will not be caused to the nearby area.

4.1.3. Impacts During Operation Phase:

During the operational phase air emissions are expected from vehicular activities and from the operation of DG sets used as the standby in case of the power supply failure. Also, the peak hourly vehicular traffic at the project premises would include 2/3 wheelers, trucks/buses and light duty vehicles mainly cars, jeeps and light carriage vehicles. The emissions from the vehicles will contribute to the air pollution.

The air quality impacts have been predicted for the proposed project assuming that the pollution due to construction activities has already been covered under baseline environmental monitoring.

4.1.4. Mitigation Measures During Operation Phase:

1. Minimize vehicular traffic by designing smart road network



2. Shut down combustion engines when not in use

3. Height of the stack for DG sets should be kept as per CPCB guidelines

4. Appropriate road design to avoid traffic jams to reduce air pollution

5. The vehicles moving within the project should be maintained and emission checks should be carried out at regular intervals

6. Providing suitable green belt to reduce the impact of air pollution

7. The species chosen must be resistant to pollutants

8. Maintaining the speed of vehicle within the project site to 20km/hr can largely reduce the exhaust emission.

9. Trees plays an important role in reducing air pollution. Trees like Neem, Ashoka, Peepal, Vad, Arjun, Jamum etc are some of the trees that clean air. Hence they should be part of parks or plantation along the boundary of the project.

Table 34: Air Environment:

Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures (Operation Phase)

SN Activity/ Factor Impact Suggested Mitigation measures

1 Emissions from Vehicular movement and traffic

Traffic and vehicular movement in premises will lead to generation of emissions like PM, SO2, NOx, CO.

The effects of inhaling particulate matter that have been widely studied in humans and animals include asthma, lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory diseases, premature delivery, birth defects, and premature death.

The PM have reported to have impacts on vegetation as reported above

The toxic and poisonous gases have critical impacts

• The vehicles entering in the project premises must have valid PUC certificates and that should be checked periodically.

• The internal traffic movement should be planned scientifically in order to avoid traffic congestion.

• Traffic and parking plan should be so designed that there is a minimum movement of vehicles thus reducing fuel burning time.

• Every effort should be taken to minimize the nuisance of air pollution to the neighbouring residents and future incumbents who are immediate receptors of air pollution from expansion phase.

• While planning for landscape,



as mentioned above. the sensitive species should be avoided at traffic locations and on roads.

Congestion in parking area

If the parking area is congested, the dispersion of emissions will not be facilitated thus resulting in accumulation.

• Proper ventilation in parking area is a must for dispersion of emissions. Since the basement is not proposed for residential buildings, there will be no impact of congestion in parking area

2 Emissions from DG set

Emission of PM and toxic gases such as SO2, NOx, CO from DG Sets used as power back up

From the DG set used for power back up, toxic gaseous such as SO2, NOx, CO are released from the use of fossil fuel (Diesel).

The toxic and poisonous gases have critical impacts as mentioned above.

• DG set must have the provision of stack as per the CPCB formula H= h+0.2√KVA where H=Height of Stack and h=height of building in which the DG set is installed.

• DG set must be installed at such place where the nuisance will not be caused to the nearby area and people living there.

4.2. Water Environment:

Water demand is very high in construction activity, hence, negative impact on water environment, is predicted during construction as well as operational phase. Construction technologies have seen many changes and effective water conservation is achieved in many projects using innovative technologies from resource utilization to end use of water.


Impact on water quality during construction phase may be due to sewage generated from the construction work force which would use the toilets in daytime. Temporary sanitation facilities (STP) should be provided for treatment of sewage generated by the work force and scientific disposal as per the prevailing laws. If the, the entire construction work force will constitute of floating population, the demand of water and sanitation facilities will be less, and it can be managed by providing drinking water facility and sanitation facilities at the site during construction phase. Therefore, the overall impact on water quality during construction phase of proposed project will be negative impact as the workers will consume the water and



generate sewage.

The project proponent will have to adopt the techniques and equipments, which will further help in reduction of water demand during construction phase (Use of low water closets and cisterns and adopting dry cleaning methods as far as practicable). The safe and pure drinking water must be be provided to workers. The water used for drinking purpose should be tested frequently.


Following mitigation measures are suggested minimise impact on water resources during construction phase. This list is suggestive and the PP may not limit himself to it but try to implement most advanced measures prevailing time to timw too :

• Construction equipment requiring minimum water for cooling and operation for optimum effectiveness should be used

• Suitable methods should be adopted for dust suppression

• Rate of extraction of water from the local bore wells, if required should always be kept below the safe yield level. However, PP informs that in this project, the extraction of ground water is not envisaged. In case, it is proposed in future, PP will do it only after taking appropriate permission from the government.

• During construction period in rainy season, the water quality is likely to be affected due to the construction work and loosening of topsoil plus addition of material like loose content. This is likely to increase the suspended solids in the run-off during heavy precipitation. In order to reduce the impact on water quality, temporary sedimentation pond should be constructed for the settlement of the suspended matter

Additionally, following measures also should be taken to avoid the surface water pollution:

• Appropriate slope stabilization measures should be provided

• Appropriate sanitation facilities should be provided for the construction workers to reduce impact on surface water quality

• Proper “slope management” shuld be done to reduce surface flow

The construction wastes, in construction phase, should be recycled, reused or recovered. Wherever construction wastes need to be disposed off on either on-site or off- site, the same shall be disposed off in a designated landfill, with proper permissions from environmental authorities under concerned acts / laws/ regulations. Detail



accounts of waste generation and disposal should be maintained. Further, PP has to ensure that there is no unlawful and unscientific dumping of this waste anywhere else.

Table 35: Water Environment:

Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures (Construction Phase)

S.No. Activity/ Factor Impact Suggested Mitigation measures

1 Use of water for labor camp on site

(a)

Consumption of

Natural resource:

The PP informed that around 250 workers shall work on site everyday

Consumption of water at around 45 LPCD is estimated. The total consumption of 11 CMD will be sufficed by Tankers as informed by PP.

• Provide Sewage Treatment Plant to treat the sewage so generated. Also, the PP has to ensure that the treated sewage is reused and/or disposed lawfully and scientifically.

(b) Sewage generation from Labor camp

It is estimated that sewage generation will be around 9 KLPD. If not treated and disposed properly, the sewage may find passage into soil and percolate to groundwater. Harmful bacteria and microbes in the sewage can contaminate ground water. The groundwater will be getting into underground drinking water sources. This water when consumed by receptors will cause various water born and endemic disease.

• Collection, Storage and Transportation: Plumbing network must be designed carefully for Collection and Transportation of sewage to STP and for reuse in toilets. Leakage proof storage and piping arrangements must be ensured. The PP may either install temporary sewage treatment plant for this construction phase or can give mobile toilets. Treatment: Treat the sewage in temporary STP (fabricated) to ensure the complete elimination of chemical and microbial (bacteriological) contamination. Disposal: Reuse and recycle the treated sewage only after ensuring full proof treatment. The treated sewage can be used for construction activities such



as dust settlement, consolidation, compaction and curing.

2 Use of water for construction activity

Dust suppression, compaction of leveled land, curing of RCC structures need water.

Fully treated sewage can be utilised for these purposes. If fresh water is used, that will cause waste of natural resource. It will reduce availability of water for drinking and other prime purposes. Huge construction activities are undertaken in all cities and if fresh water is exhausted for construction, it will have adverse impact on availability of water. However, all due precautions must be taken while utilizing treated sewage. It may be dangerous if the workers

• Only recycled water should be used for all these activities and no fresh water should be used.

• Curing water should be sprayed on concrete structures; free flow of water should not be allowed for curing.

• After liberal curing on first day, all concrete structures should be painted with curing chemical to save water. This will stop daily water curing hence saves water.

• Concrete structures should be covered with thick cloth/ gunny bags and then water should be sprayed on them. This would avoid water rebound and will ensure sustained and complete curing.

• Ponds should be made using cement and sand mortar to avoid water flowing away from the flat surface while curing.

• Water pond should be made on all sunken slabs, this would also highlight the importance of having an impervious formwork.

• Use of water meter conforming to ISO standards should be installed at the inlet point of



water uptake and at the discharge point to monitor the daily water consumption.


Water is the most important component for any society and is an important sustainable development indicator. The objective of any planned development should be to provide and ensure adequate, reliable and good quality potable water to its inhabitants. Water use in a residential building includes the demand for human consumption, cleaning, washing, cooking, flushing and gardening. It is important that any sustainable urban development project should integrate the sustainable and environment friendly water management plan at the design stage.

Impacts may be on sustainable water source for the project and due to pollution from wastewater from domestic use in the residential projects. Water demand can be reduced by reusing the treated wastewater for gardening and flushing. This minimizes the freshwater demand. Following water budget is estimated for given population:

Figure S : Water Budget for Dry Season

Fresh Water 8112 KL

Loss 10 % 811 KL

7301 +4550 = 11,851 STPs of Capacity of 11,980 KLD

Loss 10 % 506 KL

Flushing Water 5056 KL

Gardening 1733 KL

Excess 5062 KL



Figure T : Water Budget for Wet Season

Note: • Source of water supply: PP informs that Pawana River shall be the source and river water will

be treated in Water Treatment Plan (Figure-U) • Tanker water for swimming pool • Treated wastewater for gardening and flushing • PP informs that Surplus treated wastewater shall be disposed off to Pimpri Chinchwad

Municipal Council (PCMC) sewer line which is not existing at present but is proposed by PCMC.

(Source: Project Proponent, Plumbing, Service and STP Consultants of the project)

Figure U: WTP layout

Fresh Water 8112 KL

Loss 10 % 811 KL

7301 +4550 = 11,851 STPs of Capacity of 11,980 KLD

Loss 10 % 506 KL

Flushing Water 5056 KL

Excess 6795 KL




4.2.4.1. Water Conservation:

The total water requirement of the project will be met from Pawana River. The project proponent has received permission from Jeevan Pradhikaran to withdraw water from Pawana River. The treated wastewater will be reused for flushing & gardening within the premises. The following measures should be taken to minimize the water usage in the operational phase:

• Use of low flow fixtures and appliances for reduced water consumption such as low flush water closets and cisterns

• Water saving shower head flow controls, spray taps and faucet aerators and photo-sensitive taps

• Sewage generated should be fully treated in the sewage treatment plant upto tertiary level and reused for green belt development as well as for flushing to reduce the freshwater requirement

• The storm water from paved areas should be routed to the water harvesting structures to recharge the ground water table

• The storm water should also be routed to the rainwater harvesting structures

• Additional rainwater harvesting pits should be constructed if need be

• The storm water in rainy season should be harvested to maximum possible extent

4.2.4.2. Wastewater Treatment and Disposal:

The PP plans that the wastewater generated in the proposed project premises will be treated in Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) by using Fluidized Aerobic Bio-reactor

(FAB) and Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) technology. Space provision will be made in service area for the required capacity of STP. After treatment, the treated wastewater will be available for recycling and reuse. The Scheme proposed by the PP in consultation with his plumbing and STP consultants is noted to be as follows:

Fluidized Aerobic Bio-reactor (FAB): Important Features

The domestic sewage generated from the sector will be collected in equalization tank after passing through screen chamber and oil grease trap. The screen will remove floating particles / screening. In oil and grease trap, floating oil will be removed manually and



collected by gravity in oil collection tank. From equalization tank oil free raw sewage will be pumped to FAB tank.

The FAB consists of tank filled with special media. This media is made of specially developed material of control density such that it can be fluidized using an aeration device. A bio film develops on the media which moves along with the effluent in the reactor. The movement within the reactor is generated by providing aeration with the help of diffusers placed at the bottom of the reactor. The thin bio film on the media enables the bacteria to act upon the bio degradable matter in the sewage and reduce BOD/COD content in the presence of oxygen from the air.

The aerated liquid will overflow to tube settler for separation of solids from liquid. The settled sewage will be collected in intermediate storage tank & then will be pumped through sand filter, activated carbon filter and disinfectant doser to treated water storage tank. From storage tank, treated sewage can be reused for flushing/gardening. The sludge from tube settling tank will be pumped to tank to maintain desired MLSS concentration in tank as return sludge (optional) while excess sludge will be stored in sludge holding tank and will be removed intermittently.

Advantage & Disadvantage:

Advantages are;

• The underground sewer line length & chamber can be reduced to half since no separate soil & waste pipelines are required to be laid.

• The quality of treated sewage will be better than that of septic tank which can be used for gardening and / or toilet flushing.

• The treated water will be available for gardening thus reducing water requirement. • Compact, can be constructed underground, needs smaller space. • Minimum / unskilled operation. • No smell /odour nuisance. • Low energy input.

Disadvantages are:

• Needs constant power supply for treatment, proper O & M, chemical consumption etc. Relatively higher costs than other technology.



Table 36: Expected Characteristics of sewage before and after treatment

Parameter Value (mg/L)

Before After 1 pH 7 - 7.5 6.5 - 7.5 2 Total Suspended Solids 200 - 300 < 10 3 Total Oil & Grease 10 < 5

4 BOD @ 3 days 27oC 200 -300 < 10

5 COD 350 - 400 < 50 6 TDS -- <1000 7 Total Nitrogen 40 - 50 ≤ 10 8 Ammonical Nitrogen as Nitrogen -- ≤ 1 9 Phosphates 5 - 7 ≤ 2 10 Faecal Coliforms 106 ND

(Source: Plumbing Consultant)

Figure V : STP Schematic Flow Diagram



Table 37: Water Environment:

Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures (Operation Phase)


1 Supply of Water to the residents in operation phase

(a) The residents should get potable water for drinking and cooking.

In case the contaminated water is supplied to residents, it will have adverse impact on their health by virtue of water borne diseases. Cholera, diarrhea, Jaundice, Amoebiasis, Dysentery, Leptospirosis, Typhoid etc. Many of them are serious and can cause death if prolonged. Loss of

• The PP has informed that the source of water will be River Water. The treatment of water will be done on site through WTP to ensure that the water supplied to residents is potable only and it meets the standards of drinking water.

(b) Quality Assurance • It is recommended that the water so supplied should be checked periodically for quality purpose through a standard laboratory. It must comply with the standard IS:10500 which



human life is the most adverse impact

provides for quality of drinking water.

2 Water Conservation

(b) Water Conservation will help survival on the planet.

Water is one of the most precious natural resource on the Earth. If It is used criminally in excess, the growing population will starved of water. Social unrests and conflicts are net impacts of water scarcity.

• Use of water saving devices and fixtures, Sensor based fixtures, waterless urinals, Tap aerators etc should be encouraged to reduce the water usage.

• Installation of dual pipe plumbing for recycled water can reduce the use of fresh water. PP to consider it.

3 Rain Water Harvesting

Rain water should be harvested and utilized to the maximum possible extent

Rain water harvesting and its maximum reuse is essential for ground water recharge and for water economy respectively. The depleting ground water is a major environmental damage seen everywhere in India. The stock of water in the ground has been extracted to cater the need of increasing population. If the rainwater is not harvested, the ground water sources shall run completely dry. Net impact will be threat to very existence on the Planet Earth.

• The PP should propose for Rain Water Harvesting mechanism through the recharge (percolation) pits and bore-wells. Storage tanks is another option.

• It should be ensured that the rain water reaches to appropriate level of aquifers and the recharge is not done half way.

• RWH should be done to the maximum possible extent, from roofs to the surface runoff. Excess only should be diverted to Storm water drains.

• The rainwater must be filtered before recharge.

• Maintenance of the RWH system should be meticulously planned and implemented.

4 Storm Water management



1. Storm water management is important for water conservation and public health.

Storm water, if not handled properly, causes flooding and inappropriate water holdings, the later may give rise to mosquitoes and unhygienic conditions in project premises.

• The Hydro geological survey has been carried out and PP will design the Storm Water Management system accordingly

• Use of Pumps shall be avoided as far as possible and the natural slopes shall be utilized so that energy is saved.

• Size and Dimension of SWM network should be kept appropriate to tackle the high intensity flows during heavy rains.

• The excess water will go to external storm water drain and hence the sizes and dimensions of internal and external SW drains need to be synchronized.

• The SWD system should be designed so efficiently that in no circumstances there will be flooding or water blockage or nuisance to residents and nearby area.

5 Sewage Treatment, Re-use and Re-cycling of treated sewage

(a) Collection and Transport of Sewage

If proper collection and transportation arrangements are not done, the sewage may escape to places. This might create filthy, unhealthy conditions resulting in breeding of mosquitoes. The health of residents and people staying nearby might

• Proper and leakage proof collection and storage tanks must be provided for collecting the sewage from all toilets from all buildings.

• The transportation must be carried out through closed pipe network. Pipes used for transportation should meet all standard requirements. They



get affected badly due to this.

must be maintained properly.

(b) Sewage Treatment Sewage treatment should be seen as a bifocal objective. It controls pollution and conserves water by making it fit for reuse and recycling. If the sewage is not treated, it will get mixed with potable sources of water spreading water borne diseases and risking the public health.

• PP should propose for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary treatment facility to treat the sewage full-fledged. The required BOD is less than 5 mg/L

• It will affect flora and fauna of the surface water body, ultimately resulting in to eutrophication of lake followed by dying of lake.

• The STPs should be located

open to sky, on ground and should be easy to access for maintainance.

• The technology chosen for STP

should be energy efficient, cost effective, requiring minimal maintenance, with no smelling and most importantly, efficient to achieve desirable standard of treated sewage.

• Smells from STP can make

nuisance to residents therefore PP should ensure it while choosing the technology that technology guarantees odourless treatment and disposal.

• Proper operation and

maintenance of STPs should be done so as to achieve efficiency.

(c) Disposal of treated sewage

Proper disposal of treated sewage is

• The PP should reuse water for flushing and gardening purpose



important not only for the sake of ‘disposal’ but for reuse and recycling of water also. Water conservation is achieved through reuse and recycling.

so as to conserve the fresh water.

• The PP should propose scientific disposal of the treated sewage which is surplus after reuse for flushing and gardening. This Excess but fully treated sewage should be disposed through public sewer and disposed through local government facilities.

• In no case, the treated or

untread sewage should skip from the closed loop system and spread here and there to make nuisance to local residents. Leakages, Spillages should not be allowed at all.



4.3. Noise Environment:

During construction phase, source of noise pollution is operation of machinery like compressors, compactors, concrete plant, cranes etc. as well as transportation vehicles. This will cause nuisance to the occupants of the nearby area.


Heavy construction traffic for loading and unloading, fabrication and handling of equipment and construction materials are likely to cause an increase in the ambient noise levels. The areas affected are those close to the site. At the peak of the construction, increase in noise levels is expected to occur locally at the construction site. The activities, which produce periodic noise, are as follows:

• Foundation construction including pile driving

• Infrastructure construction

The typical noise levels of some construction equipment are given in following table (however, this may increase due to poor maintainance, therefore PP needs to ensure a proper maintainence.):

Table 38 : Typical Noise Levels of Construction Equipment

Particulars Noise Levels dB(A)

Earth Movers

Front End Loaders 72-84 Backhoes 72-93 Tractors 76-96 Scrapers, Graders 80-93 Pavers 86-88 Trucks 82-94 Material Handlers Concrete mixers 75-88 Concrete Pumps 81-88 Cranes (Movable) 75-86 Cranes (derrick) 86-88 Stationary Equipment Pumps 69-71 Generators 71-82 Compressors 74-86




The noise impact on the surrounding population during the construction phase will be to a considerable extent. Utmost care must be taken to avoid noise nuisance to the people residing nearby. The impact of noise generated must be mitigated by using various techniques. The following recommendations are done in this regard; however, the PP should not limit himself to these measures but adopt more and advanced measures when necessary. :

• Provision of silencers at the exit of noise source on the machinery, control on vibrations

• The site should be fenced with proper attenuation material

• Construction equipment with minimum or no noise may be chosen

• Provision of caps on the equipment and regular maintenance of the equipment with proper foundations as and when required be ensured

• Vehicles and construction equipment with internal combustion engines without proper silencer may not be allowed to operate at the construction site

• The use of damping materials such as thin rubber/lead sheet for wrapping the workplaces like compressors, generator sheets be practiced

• Shock absorbing techniques may be adopted to reduce impact

• Inlet and outlet mufflers may be provided which are easy to design

• Ear protectors may be provided to the workers working in high noise level areas

• There should be no construction activity during nighttime strictly

Table 39 : Noise Environment:

Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures (construction phase)

S.

No. Activity/ Factor Impact Suggested Mitigation measures

1 Excavation, drilling, land leveling, and other activities give rise to generation of Noise.

In various construction activities, noise levels on site increase due to machinery such as compressors,

• Installation, use and maintenance of mufflers on equipment.

• As far as possible, the machines which generate noise less than 90 dB only should be used.



2 Noise limits as prescribed by EP Act 1986 must be complied with

compactors, concrete plant, cranes etc.

Noise has several impacts on human health, flora and fauna as mentioned above.

• High noise generating construction activities should be carried out only during daytime. So that, minimum disturbance will be there to the neighbouring residents.

3 Construction Workers are receptors of noise

• Workers working near high noise construction machinery should be supplied with earmuffs/ear plugs.

4 Nearby Residents might get affected due to noise during construction

• Barricading of construction site prevents the spread of noise to a little extent. PP must provide effective barricades so that the existing building residents and nearby residents should not suffer from nuisance.

• Every effort should be taken to avoid the nuisance of noise pollution to the workers and neighbouring residents who are immediate receptors of air pollution from expansion phase.


Operation phase should not generally have any noise source except Vehicular movement & DG Sets. Standby DG sets will be the major noise source and they should operate only during power failure. DG sets should have acoustic enclosures to control noise levels as per CPCB guidelines. PP must ensure that nearby residents or work force should not have any nuisance from the DG sets. Impact of operation of standby DG sets during grid power failure on ambient noise levels around area will be significant yet reversible.


Some of the good practices proposed for noise attenuation are as follows:

• Use of auto cut off model of DG set or other machines when not in use

• Proper maintenance of ground servicing equipment’s

• Use of damping materials such as thin rubber/lead sheet for wrapping the workplaces like DG room etc.

• Personnel working in noisy areas should be provided with ear plugs/mufflers to



reduce the noise impacts

� The DG set should be provided with acoustic enclosure for effective noise reduction of 25 dB (A). Also, the DG set should be provided with exhaust muffler capable of effective noise reduction of 25 dB(A)

� The DG sets must comply with CPCB norms � To reduce the noise pollution thick plantation be proposed along the periphery of the

boundary wall which shall act as noise buffer.

Table 40: Noise Environment:

Anticipated Impacts & Mitigation Measures (operation phase)


1 Noise from Vehicular movement and traffic

Traffic and vehicular movement in premises will lead to generation of noise through engine firing and horns blown.

People are habitual with blowing horns unnecessarily. Noise has several impacts on human health, flora and fauna as mentioned above.

• “No Horn” signs should be placed at appropriate places.

• The internal traffic movement should be planned scientifically in order to avoid traffic congestion and subsequent blowing of horns.

• Traffic and parking plan should be so designed that there is a minimum movement of vehicles thus reducing exposure to noise.

• Every effort should be taken to minimize the nuisance of noise pollution to the neighbouring residents and future incumbents who are immediate receptors.

• PP informs that in order reduce the noise pollution they have planned to plant the trees along the periphery of the boundary wall which shall act as noise buffer.

2 Noise from DG set and pumps, blowers etc

DG Sets, compressors, Pumps, blowers and other machineries produce noise.

From the DG set used for power back up, Pumps used for water supply and sewage management and

• DG sets, compressors, pumps, blowers must be procured from standard brands who assure as minimum noise as possible.

• DG set must be installed at such place where the noise nuisance will not be



from other equipments, there is a noise generation. Noise has several impacts on human health, flora and fauna as mentioned above.

caused to the nearby area and neighbouring residents.

• Separate and isolated DG Room will help attenuate the noise.

• DG set must be provided with acoustic enclosures.

• Other sources of noise pollution, like pumps, functions in club house should be monitored and controlled for minimum noise pollution.

4.4 Land Environment:

The proposed construction activity will be implemented on an area of 168.84 ha. No forest land is involved in the project plot area according to the PP. The terrain of the site is having major undulations. However, PP should retain the undulations as far as possible so that the natural drainage pattern does not get disturbed. Due to construction activity soil profile will be changed; use of topsoil for landscaping purpose should be done. Construction activity will change the land use of the project site.

4.4.1 Impacts During Construction Phase:

Construction activities are already completed in some sectors. For the proposed expansion phase, activities like leveling of land, construction and erection of buildings etc shall be carry out. They have following identified impacts:

• Excavation for foundations - Excavation procedure for foundation construction requires site clearance, setting out, excavation and safety measures based on depth of excavation.

• Compaction of soil by earth moving equipment- Heavy equipment is essential for construction jobs of almost any size, from home building to large-scale commercial and civil projects. Earth movers and other heavy equipment help to speed not only earth work but also materials handling, demolition, and construction. Due to these heavy equipment soil profile gets disturbed.

• Erosion and modification of surface/topsoil- Construction activities, such as grading and filling, drastically reduce soil quality on construction sites. Left unprotected, sites will be further degraded by erosion and begin to adversely affect the surrounding environment. The loss of topsoil, either by actual removal with heavy equipment or erosion by wind and water, is the worst on-site damage in urban areas. This layer of soil has the highest biological activity, organic matter, and plant nutrients— all key components of healthy soil. The onsite loss of this upper layer of soil nearly



eliminates the soil’s natural ability to provide nutrients, regulate water flow, and combat pests and disease.

• Over exploitation of agricultural soils - Soil degradation is a process in which the value of the land and its biophysical environment is affected by a combination of human actions and non-natural phenomenon. The degradation comes from several sources, but it is mainly from extensive agriculture. This results in depletion, erosion, modification or disturbance of the soil that is considered harmful or undesirable. This degradation leads to a phenomenon which is the disappearance of nutrients and minerals needed for plant growth.

• Excavation and land filling activity can disturb the natural drainage system.

4.4.2 Mitigation Measures During Construction Phase:

Some of the mitigation measures include:

� The environmental impact of soil erosion would best be mitigated by removing vegetative cover only from the specific area on which construction is proposed and by disturbing the vegetation as little as possible. Land clearing activity should be kept to the absolute minimum.

� Evolve strategies to stockpile topsoil and reuse later for landscaping � Disturbing the existing vegetation and natural contour of the land as little as possible

mitigate increase in surface runoff. Plant more trees than you disturb. � Restricting the number, frequency and area of movement of heavy machinery, so that

very less vegetation gets disturbed. � Direct runoff from all impermeable surfaces towards storm water collection pits. � Small check dams built near construction sites can reduce the quantity of eroded soil

particles reaching free flowing streams and lakes. � Natural drainage patterns be maintained by preparing sodden water ways or

installing culverts. � Excavation be done only after barricading the site so as to avoid spread of dust. � Construction machinery should be ensured of being leakage proof or seepage proof as

the oil from this machinery will contaminate the soil.

Table 41: Land Environment:

Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures (Construction phase)

S.

No. Activity/ Factor Anticipated Impact Suggested Mitigation measures

1 Excavation and land-filling (land leveling) leads to

Change in topography may lead to water clogging in

• Efficient contour planning may mitigate the risk. Minimum disturbance to the existing contours



modifications in contour. Change in local drainage pattern due to change in contour out of land leveling and filling is important consideration.

neighboring area may result in uncontrolled flow of water in neighboring areas; water clogging for long duration may give rise to mosquitoes thus resulting in filthy, unhygienic conditions. This may result in increase of diseases in the surrounding area. If the flow is too much, then it may cause danger to nearing population

should be ensured. PP should level the land to the minimum possible extent. The layout may be designed carefully to achieve efficient construction in available natural contours. The material obtained from excavation should be used for filling low lying areas in the premises. Cutting and Filling should be done by assessing foreseen changes in the drainage pattern.

• No natural water flow should be inhibited or disturbed or diverted. Natural drainage patterns should be maintained by preparing sodden water ways or installing culverts wherever necessary.

• Storm water system should be designed such that system does not leave any impact on the surrounding area and the neighbours should not suffer from any nuisance out of surface runoff or storm water flowing from the construction site.

2 Rain water and Surface runoff

Flowing rain water or Surface runoff causes soil erosion thus having adverse impact on land environment. Loose soil gets easily carried away and is subjected to heavy erosion.

• Runoff from all impermeable surfaces should be directed towards storm water collection pits. Proper arrangements for rain water harvesting should reduce flow thus reducing soil erosion. The water which is not possible to harvest should be flown through properly designed storm water drainage in order to avoid surface soil erosion. Open runoffs should be minimized.

3 Loss of fertile soils: Loss of top soil and immediate layers of fertile soil. Over exploitation

Not all layers of soil are fertile. Top soil and immediate layers of soil offer fertility to vegetation and if lost, may adversely impact

• Minimum disturbance to land, preservation of top soil and immediate layers of soil and using it for landscaping must be practiced. During excavation only the soil layers should be identified and



of agricultural soils.

growth of species proposed for plantation in the project. The impact is stunted or no growth of plants. This will reduce the amount of oxygen that is produced by the plants and imbalance the process of carbon sequestration. Ultimate impact is increase in radiation of ultra violate rays and increase in the earth’s temperature. Net impact is threat to biotic existence on the earth. Nearest impact is high mortality of new plants planted as a plan for landscape at site.

classified accordingly. The layers generally start from top soil and end at the rocky layer. Soil profile must be studied in depth before excavation by taking sample pits. Physicochemical analysis of soil is important at the early stage. In depth hydro-geological studies are recommended.

• PP to make arrangements to stockpile top soil and reuse later for landscaping.

• Small pits in the low lying area near construction site can reduce the quantity of eroded soil particles reaching free flowing streams and lakes.

• Soil profile studies at early stage of construction should be preferred.

4 Damage to existing Flora, Fauna and grass on site by virtue of construction operations.

In the process of excavation, the flora, fauna and grasses at excavation site might get disturbed. Excavation can lead to destruction of fauna which lies underground. This will directly affect flora, fauna, grasses and micro-organisms which may damage ecological balance though on a small scale. Underground ecosystems might get

• Planning should ensure minimum disturbance to existing vegetation.

• The impact of soil erosion would best be mitigated by removing vegetative cover only from the specific area on which construction is proposed and by disturbing the vegetation as little as possible.

• Land clearing activity should be kept to the absolute minimum.

• Minimum disturbance in the existing vegetation and natural contour of the land to increase in surface runoff.

• Restricting the number, frequency and area of movement of heavy machinery, so that very less



permanently damaged. Another impact on local vegetation is due to deposition of soil particle on the leaves of existing trees.

vegetation gets disturbed will also serve as important measure.

5 Compaction of soil: Soil is compacted by earth moving machines and road rollers in order to make it uniform and suitable for construction.

Compaction makes the soil surface hard affecting infiltration rate of soil, thus rain water percolation in soil will be reduced substantially. This is a negative impact. Availability of ground water depletes if no water is allowed to percolate. At the same time it will result in less erosion of soil which is the positive impact.

• Contour studies must be done before undertaking compaction.

• Evolve strategies to compensate percolation of water (that enriches groundwater) with an efficient Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) System.

• The RWH should ensure maximum possible harvesting of water and groundwater recharge through pits and deep bore-wells through proper filters to avoid groundwater contamination.

• Arrest free flowing soil with water by providing small pits on the slopes.

4.4.3 Impacts During Operation Phase:

Operation phase has indirect impact if landscape, treatment to sewage and municipal solid waste is not maintained properly. The soil quality may get degraded if landscape is not maintained properly. In course of time the topsoil used for landscape loses its fertility to raise any plant. Due to municipal solid waste the soil may get contaminated if not handled properly. No waste dumping be allowed in any case. Treated sewage should be up to the prescribed standards as water will be used for gardening purpose.

There is positive impact of the project, on the land with the development of green area. Total landscape area is 2,88,823.96 sqm. All indigenous species will be planted in the landscape area. Fruit bearing trees shall be preferred.


The mitigation measures to be implemented during the operation phase are:

� To maintain the landscape properly. � To maintain the functioning of Sewage treatment Plant.



� Municipal solid waste should be handled, treated and disposed of properly so that there is no spillage which can contaminate the soil. Separate area be allotted for the solid waste management where specific area be allotted for collection, segregation and classification.

� Solid waste disposal should be done through authorized vendor only having appropriate permissions from government. With proper implementation of waste management and addition of manure, soil fertility can be increased.

Table 42 : Land Environment:

Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures (Operation phase)

S.No. Activity/ Factor Anticipated Impact Suggested Mitigation measures

1 Surface runoff may cause erosion of soil

During heavy and moderate rains, the loose soil gets carried away and compact soil also gets eroded.

• Bring maximum area under green cover. Trees and lawns inhibit soil erosion

2 Green belt not maintained properly

If green belt is not maintained properly then soil erosion occurs. This results in degradation of soil quality making it less fertile. In course of time the top soil used for landscape loses its fertility.

• Maintain the landscape with maximum plantation possible.

• Replenish soil as and when required with more fertile soil getting into landscape.

• Raised boundaries (around 1 feet) of landscape area will stop soil skipping to other area due to runoff.

3 If the solid and liquid waste is not handled properly then it may contaminate the soil and land

Soil contamination due to leakage and seepage through improperly handled STP/OWC, spillage of oil from parking area leads to adverse impact on soil and land. The subsoil strata is badly affected also the microbes in soil are affected. It also leads to groundwater contamination.

• Wastes should be handled, treated and disposed off scientifically so that there will be no spillage/leakage of leachate which can contaminate the soil.

• Waste disposal should be done through authorized concerned vendor only. With proper implementation of waste management and addition of manure, enhance quality of soil fertility.

• STP should be maintained properly, so as to avoid any



leakage of untreated wastewater to soil. Also, STP shall be run with full efficiency, so that, the treated water used for irrigation, shall have quality as stated by CPCB, and hence will not disturb soil quality and microbial flora.

4 As compensation to ecology and for aesthetic purpose, maximum possible land should be brought under green cover apart from mandatory norms.

Developing a substantial land as landscape will have positive impact. The flora, micro-flora and fauna of the area will be enriched thus helping ecological balance.

• There is positive impact of the project, on the land with the development of green area.

• All indigenous species including fruit bearing trees should be planted in the landscape area.

• Survival rate must be achieved between 80% to 95% and alternate plantation be done

4.5 Solid Waste Management

4.5.1 Anticipated Impacts during Construction phase:

• Construction waste generated during entire construction phase would consist of different types of waste such as, concrete, soil, wood, steel, plastic, bricks and mortar. Dumping of this waste into land environment will cause land pollution, so as to cause disturbance of existing flora and fauna. Therefore unscientific dumping should be prohibited.

• Mixing of this waste with water body, stream will cause water pollution, disturbing aquatic flora and fauna.

• Mixing of other waste (like municipal solid waste) into construction and demolition waste will lead to making these wastes untreatable/recyclable.

• Oil spillage by construction vehicles shall pollute the land. • Municipal solid waste generated at labour camp, if not treated scientifically, will get mixed

with soil, causing land contamination. If it gets mixed with water body, it may cause water (surface as well as ground) pollution.

• Untreated and piled up solid waste will cause odour, health and hygiene issues for the nearby residents.

4.5.2 Mitigating measures:

• Construction waste should be segregated in to concrete, soil, wood, steel, plastic, bricks and mortar as stated in Construction and Demolition waste rules, 2016.

• Optimum recycle of construction waste should be planned during the construction activity, to avoid the waste of resources.



• The un-segregated inert waste should be used for land filling/leveling wherever required within the site. This will help in keeping waste in confined area and avoid its spreading over the site.

• This use of waste material in land filling/leveling will reduce requirement of fresh material for land filling which is to be imported from outside the plot, hence reduction in transport cost and fuel conservation.

• Unutilized waste should be handed over to authorized agency as recognized by MPCB, for further use and disposal.

• The PP informs that he will use Organic Waste Converter for treatment of biodegradable waste. Full and efficient treatment needs to be ensured.

• Recycling of non bio-degradable waste (like metal, plastic, paper) should be done through authorized vendors ensuring proper disposal.

Table 43 : Solid Waste: Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures

(Construction phase)


1 Demolition waste if any (PP informs there is no demolition, however this is a recautionary recommendation)

Dumping of demolition waste into land environment will cause land pollution and also will cause disturbance of existing flora. Land pollution and soil pollution will have adverse impact.

• Demolition waste should be segregated in to concrete, soil, wood, steel, plastic, bricks and mortar as stated in Construction and Demolition waste rules, 2016. It must be reused either leveling of ground on site while remain will be disposed through competent external agencies.

2 Construction Waste generated during entire construction phase would consist of different types of waste such as, concrete, soil, wood, steel, plastic, bricks and mortar.

Dumping of this waste into land environment will cause land pollution and also will cause cause disturbance of existing flora. Land pollution and soil pollution will have adverse impact.

• Construction waste should be segregated into concrete, soil, wood, steel, plastic, bricks and mortar as stated in Construction and Demolition waste rules, 2016. It must be disposed through competent external agencies.

3 Mixing of waste with water sources

The waste if not treated properly will get into water courses thus

• Optimum recycling of construction waste should be planned during the construction



polluting water and damaging aquatic ecosystem.

activity, to avoid the waste of resources. The waste must be segregated, collected, stored, transported, and disposed off safely.

4 Inert waste The inert waste which is of no use to vendors lies at site and causes nuisance

• The un-segregated inert waste should be used for land filling/leveling wherever required within the site. This will help in keeping waste in confined area and avoid its spreading over the site.

5 Mixing of MSW with construction waste

Mixing of other waste (like municipal solid waste) in to construction will lead to making these wastes untreatable/recyclable.

• Proper and scientific segregation must be done and the storages for both types be distinctly separate.

6 MSW generating at labour camp

Municipal solid waste generated at labour camp, if not treated scientifically, will get mixed with soil, causing land contamination and unhealthy conditions on site. If it gets mixed with water body, it may cause water (surface as well as ground) pollution.

• The PP should install the Organic Waste Converter at very stage of construction itself. If not atleast vermi-composting pits should be erected as an interim arrangement.

• Basic Training to workers in their language regarding the importance and method of segregating their domestic help will serve the cause.

7 Open piling of solid waste

Untreated and open air piled up solid waste will cause odour, health and hygiene issues for the nearby residents.

• There should be no open-air piling of solid waste. The waste collection and storage must be in closed spaces. Storage should be minimum and disposal should be quicker.



4.5.3 Anticipated Impacts during Operation Phases

• Water pollution: Water pollution will result from untreated waste getting mixed with water bodies. The leachate coming out from solid waste, will mix with surface as well as ground water, creating pollution, thus leaving surface/ground water unusable.

• Soil Pollution: The seepage of leachate from solid waste, will hamper the soil quality, thus creating soil pollution. The soil contaminated with solid waste for long period, will be mixed with plastics, heavy metals, organic chemicals which affect negatively on terrestrial soil ecosystem, reducing soil fertility.

• Air pollution: Dumping of solid waste on open land, causes release of Methane and carbon dioxide produced by microorganisms active on solid waste. Burning of non-biodegradable waste will create air pollution, which leads to spreading of toxic gases like dioxin in air.

• Hygienic conditions (health status of residents): Dumping of solid waste on open yard causes unhygienic conditions. The hips act as breeding place for flies and mosquitoes, thus increasing possibility of spreading of diseases in the surrounding population.

• Improper disposal of household hazardous wastes can include pouring them down the drain, on the ground, into storm sewers, or in some cases putting them out with the trash.

• E-waste should be disposed off through authorised vendor only

4.5.4 Mitigating measures:

• Solid waste generated from household should be segregated at source into biodegradable (wet) and non-biodegradable (dry) waste. The waste should be collected in segregated manner and should be stored at specifically defined protected space.

• Solid waste collected in segregated form from individual households, should be stored at defined protected place on project site till further processing, in hygienic and safe manner.

• The biodegradable part of solid waste (about 50-55 %) should be treated insitu with the help of Organic Waste converter (method involving mechanical bio conversion of biodegradable solid waste), to convert the same in good quality manure. The manure can be used for landscaping/gardens or can be sold for extra income to society.

• The non-biodegradable waste (dry waste) should be further segregated to plastic, glass, metal, paper and should be resold/ recycled through authorized vendors by Urban local Bodies.

• The inert material remaining after treatment of biodegradable solid waste and recycling of non-biodegradable solid waste should be sent to municipal landfill, which will be common facility developed by ULB. Best practice of solid waste management will reduce the total waste sent to land filling by about 10-15%.

• Leachate generated during waste processing should be collected separately and processed in STP on site, for treatment.



Details of Mechanical composter

Mechanical composting is the most efficient and effective mode of MSW disposal, carried out through a cylindrical container having multipurpose churning and chopping systems working simultaneously to crush and mix the waste matter so as to cut down on the volume and faster pre-decomposition. The machine is a very simple mechanism which accelerates the process of breaking down of the complex bio-degradable waste into its simpler forms, bringing ahead deodorized waste stock which is further cured for a fortnight cycle to produce the organic compost as end product. This compost can directly be used for the field application. PP has appointed Organic Waste Converter supply agency for procuring OWC equipment and technology. The details provided by the vendor and PP are as follows:

A mechanized composting machine will be installed of 1000 kg/hr capacity with 2 no. of curing drums. To carry out the mixing and crushing process the machine is empowered by a geared motor for mixing & churning purpose and a high-speed motor to crush the tough waste material. The critical components of the machine are manufactured in SS 304 for longer life and better results. The 100% segregated bio-degradable waste has to be treated in this composting machine. The machine works in two process stages of 5 min. each to complete one cycle. It’s termed as batch process. In initial 5 min the machine crushes the waste & mixes it homogenously with the bio decomposition culture. In the second stage this homogeneous mixture is further mixed & churn with saw dust/bagasse to soak the excess water content from the biomass which ultimately deodorizes it. Later this pre-composted mass is kept for curing in the curing Drum for about 18 days. Optimum irrigation has to be observed to the curing system. After 18th day the container is ready with compost and can be used for field applications. Process Flow Chart is given in Figure-W below.

Figure W: Process Flow Chart

Organic waste (Kichen & Garden waste)

Waste Treatment with

Bio-culture (15 Min)

Homogenized Odor Free

output

In curing system for 2

weeks

Compost (Used in garden as manure)



The area will have storage area for dry waste, wet waste and E-waste. The detail layout is given herewith as Figure X.

Figure X: Detailed OWC layout

Table 44 : Solid Waste: Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures

(Operation phase)


1 Segregation of waste at source

If not segregated, the non-biodegradable waste such as plastic gets mixed with biodegradable waste having adverse impact on composting efficiency

• Solid waste generated from household should be segregated at source into biodegradable (wet) and non-biodegradable (dry) waste. The waste should be collected in segregated manner and should be stored at specifically defined space.

• The PP may arrange orientation training program for the new residents at the time of occupation and train them on segregation of waste properly

2 Storage and handling of waste

If not stored and handled properly, the

• Solid waste collected in segregated form from individual



MSW might cause nuisance in terms of being breeding ground for insects and odors.

households, should be stored at defined protected safe place on project site till further processing, in hygienic and safe manner.

3 Transport of waste to disposal site

It is very costly and impractical to dispose the waste by transporting it to dumping sites. The net adverse impact is consumption of fuel for transport and air emissions.

• The biodegradable part of solid waste (about 50-55 %) should be treated insitu with the help of Organic Waste converter (method involving mechanical bio conversion of biodegradable solid waste) for 10 days, to convert the same in good quality manure. The manure can be used for landscaping/gardens or can be sold for extra income to the society.

4 Dry waste management

Dry waste, if mixed up, will not be get disposed properly. It must be segregated to minute level so as to avoid adverse impact

• The non-biodegradable waste (dry waste) should be further segregated to plastic, glass, metal, paper and should be resold/ recycled through authorized vendors by urban local Bodies.

5 Inert waste remaining after waste treatment

The inert material remaining after treatment of biodegradable solid waste and recycling of non-biodegradable solid waste will lay ideal on site and cause nuisance

• It should be sent to municipal landfill, which will be common facility developed by ULB. Best practice of solid waste management will reduce the total waste sent to land filling by about 10-15%.

6 Leachates from waste treatment

Leachate generated during waste processing if not disposed properly will cause nuisance

• It should be collected separately and processed in STP on site, for treatment.

7 E-waste disposal Presently there are no common facilities for E-waste disposal.

• It should be disposed through proper vendor only



4.6 Ecology:

Ecology and Biodiversity are major component of Environment. There are existing trees near compound wall which should be retained as it is. The recorded animal species during the study period from the study area are common in this region and the construction activity should not disturb them.

4.6.1 Impact on Terrestrial Ecology During Construction Phase:

The initial construction works at the project site involves land clearance, cutting, filling and leveling to certain extent although not on major scale. These activities result in loss of vegetation (Bushes & shrubs).

The removal of herbaceous vegetation generally causes loosening of topsoil. However, such impacts would be primarily confined to the project site during initial periods of the construction phase and would be minimized through adoption of mitigative measures like paving and surface treatment, water sprinkling and appropriate plantation programme.

4.6.2 Impact on Aquatic Ecology During Construction Phase:

There are no lakes/river/water body immediately surrounding the project site and thus the project will not harm aquatic ecology on its periphery. There is a dry canal of State Water Resources Departent across the project site but it is perpetually dry and as such does not carry water. It appears that it is an abandoned canal.

4.6.3 Mitigation Measures During Construction Phase:

The project proponent states that he has designed the project in such a way that all existing trees shall be retained as it is thus not making any adverse impact on the ecology of the site. In addition, the proponent proposes to plant about 18,478 trees which will add to the beauty and ecology on site. The trees selected for plantation shall be indigenous only. A tree density of 1 tree per 80sq meters will be observed so as to have dense vegetation as well as space for individual trees to avoid competition for food and nutrient with the side trees. Total green cover over the project site would be 2,88,824 sq meters which is around 20% of the total plot area. Water quantity required for landscape is 1723 KLD and only recycled water will be used for landscape. Tree list is given in chapter III Ecology and Biodiversity section.



Table 45: Ecology and Biodiversity: Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures

(construction Phase)


1 Generation of dust and deposition of dust on the leaves of existing trees, which reduces efficiency activity of leaves of air purification.

The overall metabolism of the plants and grasses gets disturbed. Exposure to a given mass concentration of airborne PM may lead to widely differing phyto-toxic responses, depending on the particular mixture of deposited particles.

Particulate deposition and effects on vegetation unavoidably include (1) nitrate and sulfate and their associations in the form of acidic and acidifying deposition and (2) trace elements and heavy metals, including lead.

• Transportation of material such as cement must be done using covering sheets

• Excavation activity to be done only after dampening the soil.

• Ready Mix concrete should be used in order to control the dust emissions which would deposit on leaves of the trees.

2 Impact on existing trees

If the existing trees are cut in large numbers, ecology will have adverse impact

• Out of existing trees PP is going to retain 164 trees. 18 trees will be transplanted and 158 will be cut. For every tree that is being cut, PP has to plant 5 trees as compensatory plantation. As per DC rule 1 tree per 80 sqm of total plot area is mandatory; In all 20,840 no of trees are proposed. This will be positive impact.

• Health status of transplanted trees should be monitored closely and care taken while choosing place, time and method of transplantation.



3 Compensatory plantation

In case exotic species are planted, chances of survival are very less

• Species selected would be only the local and indigenous species.

• Survival rate of newly planted plants should be monitored meticulously. Replacement of fresh saplings in place of dead ones.

• Frequent soil monitoring is recommended to ensure soil properties are favorable for the growth of trees.

4.6.4 Impacts on Ecology During Operation Phase:

This being a construction project, there are no air emissions or toxic effluents generating in the operation phase and hence there would be no major adverse impact on the ecology of the surrounding area due to this project at operation phase. There is no adverse impact predicted on the existing flora on site as there is no ongoing industrial activity.

Since the project proponent will plant more than 20,000 trees, this will offer a green cover thus increasing the vegetation on site. This will have positive impact on ecology as well as the aesthetics. Since this green belt would cater its need of water through the treated wastewater, apart from increasing greenery, it will also help disposing the excess treated wastewater and thus eliminate the water pollution.

4.6.5 Mitigation Measures During Operation Phase:

Development of green cover with the variety that carpets the ground will help in reducing the impacts on the flora and fauna as the plant species will act as air and noise pollution sink. Thus, the impact on the terrestrial ecology of the area would be insignificant. The project proponent has proposed one retention pond to store excess treated wastewater. Thus, no major adverse impact on aquatic life is envisaged as the treated sewage will confirm the statutory limits before being used for gardening.



Table 46 : Ecology and Biodiversity: Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures

(Operation Phase)


1 Air emissions from the project

Air emissions from project may have adverse impact on the flora in the premises.

• This being a residential construction project, there are no air emissions or toxic effluents generating in the operation phase except the DG set and traffic of vehicles. Hence there would be no major adverse impact on the ecology of the surrounding area due to this project.

2 Tree cutting for land clearance

Construction projects often need land clearance for which existing trees are cut thus reducing biodiversity and having adverse impact on ecology

• The PP informs that he will retain most of existing trees, however, 164 trees shall be cut which will be the adverse impact.

• The PP also informs that they will plant 20,840 trees, this will offer a green cover thus increasing the vegetation on site. This will have positive impact on ecology as well as the aesthetics.

3 Landscape of 20,000+ trees will need huge amount of water for their survival

In case fresh water is used for gardening, it will add pressure on water as natural resource.

• Since this green belt would cater its need of water through the treated wastewater, apart from increasing greenery, it will also help disposing the excess treated wastewater.

4 Quality of treated wastewater used for gardening

If the wastewater is not treated properly before providing it for gardening, plants and grass may have adverse impact.

• It is necessary to monitor functioning of STP meticulously, so that water having necessary quality will be used for irrigation. No untreated or partially treated sewage will be used for gardening

5 Survival of Plants

The survival of plant if not achieved properly, it will reduce no. of trees in premises and will have adverse impact on ecology and local

• Regular maintenance of plants for watering, soil conditioning so as to nurture the growing plants.

• Use of compost prepared from treatment of solid waste to be done whenever required. The compost obtained from in-house OWC should



biodiversity. be checked for quality periodically. • As far as possible, no chemical

fertilizers should be used as manure is available in abundance. No excessive use of pesticides should be done.

4.7. Socio-economic Environment

Building and construction sector is a vital sector as there is a gross need of housing in our country. One of the most important aspects of any impact assessment report is the socio-economy as it has a great importance in developing countries like ours. The proposed residential construction activity is in the rapidly developing part of the Pune city. The residential and commercial development will create new jobs to the nearby residing people.

This township project can be seen as a positive impact on socio-economic environment as it will create additional jobs & boost development of services sector in the city. Thus, this will help the ULB to grow commercially and economically which is the positive impact of the project on community. For the safety and welfare, following measures shall be adopted:

4.7.1 Anticipated Impacts during Construction phase:

• The construction labors must be offered fair wages, else it would amount to exploitation. • Water and Sanitation facilities are essential else the workers will go for open defecation

which might create unhygienic conditions on site. • The construction activity is a high-risk activity having many chances of accident. In case of

fatal accident, there will adversely impact on victim’s families. • Therefore, Safety is of prime importance. Absence of concern for safety might result in loss

of life and accidents • On-site and Of-site emergency measures if not provided, might impact in human loss and

loss of property • Women workers work with their kids and children on site. Children must be provided

with due care else there will be an adverse impact on their health. • In case the workers are staying on site, they must be provided with safe and risk free

staying arrangements. • Health chek ups of workers periodically are highly recommended. • In case pandemic like present one occurs during the construction phase, the PP must

ensure safety and preventive measures for the workers on site and their family. • Even a small accident on site might prove harmful to labours, so safety aspec should not be

compromised in any condition.



4.7.2. Mitigation measures

• The project proponent must ensure that the labors get fair wages and other financial benefits.

• The project proponent must supply safe drinking water and temporary toilets on the site. • Giving proper instructions about personal safety to all the labour working on the site by

project manager before commencement of work. • The workers should be provided with safety belts, safety shoes, gloves, helmets, earmuffs,

ear plugs and other safety devices that prevent accident. And it is also important to keep a check whether workers use it or not?

• Medical aid on site is a must. Also, there must be ambulance service available in case of emergency

• Guiding the labour about the measures to be taken during emergency and accident like fire etc and having emergency preparedness plan is a must.

• Insurance Cover should be provided to workers for personal accident. • PP needs to develop a full plan for Safety of workers and personnel on site.

Table 47 : Socio-Economy: Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures

(construction phase)


1 Fair wages The construction labors must be offered fair wages that necessary comply with Minimum Wages Act.

• The project proponent must ensure that the labors get fair wages and other financial benefits for their survival and future.

2 Insurance to working people

The construction activity is a high-risk activity having many chances of accident. In case of fatal accident, there will adversely impact on victim’s families.

• Proper arrangement of Insurance should be done by PP to cover risks such as death, permanent injury, loss of body parts and an adequate amount should be insured to meet the requirements.

3 Safety of workers Safety is of prime importance. Absence of concern for safety might result in loss of life and accidents

• Proper safety measures should be adopted and observed meticulously.

• Proper safety instructions should be given to work force and also the instructions should be displayed at all locations.

• The workers should be



provided with safety belts, safety shoes, gloves, helmets, earmuffs, ear plugs and other safety devices that prevent accident. And it is also important to keep a check whether workers use it or not? PP must employ trained Supervisors for the forceful compliance of safety measures by workers.

• Medical aid on site is a must. Also, there must be ambulance service available in case of emergency. Emergency medicines must be available on site anytime.

4 On-site and Of-site emergency measures

Emergency can occur anywhere anytime. Loss of life and property takes place in case of accident.

• PP should prepare a comprehensive Disaster Management Plan and Emergency preparedness plan to combat such situation involving the experts in Fire and Disaster Management.

• Guiding all labours and working staff about the measures to be taken during emergency and accident like fire etc is a must.

• Mockdrills are needed for all such safety measures.

5 Water and Sanitation facilities on site

It is necessary to provide safe drinking water and sanitation facilities on site for workers.

• PP should provide adequate and safe drinking water to workers and staff on site.

• Temporary toilets should essentially followed by sewage treatment facility. No untreated sewage should flow from site or within site

6 Facilities for children of

Women workers work with their kids and

• PP should arrange for a crèche for kids of the woman laborer to



workers children on site. Children must be provided with due care.

facilitate day care. • PP should arrange for education

facility for these children of the laborers so that their education is not hampered.

• PP should take all measures for Safety of these children on site.

4.7.3 Anticipated Impacts in Operation Phase:

There are no anticipated impacts in operation phase as the Project Proponent will hand over the facilities and infrastructure to the society of residents once the construction is over. However, there are some positive impacts on economy as the project goes in operation phase and the people come to stay here.

Table 48 : Socio-Economy: Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures

(operation phase)

S.No. Activity/ Factor Impact Suggested Mitigation

measures

1 Employment The project will provide many employment opportunities in terms of security people, household workers, supervisors for STP and OWC and other staff.

• No mitigation measures proposed as this is a positive impact

2 Services The local services shall get a boost due to this project thus facilitating indirect employment


3 Housing need This project will suffice the need of housing for many families


4 Aesthetics The project will add to greenery and aesthetics of the area




5 Revenue for local government

The project will generate revenue for local government and government thus helping in development.


6 Contribution to Economy

The project will add to country’s GDP and overall economy


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Chapter V

Analysis of Alternatives

New technologies are constantly being developed to complement current practices in building construction for the use of modern building material, energy conservation methods and transportation methods along with traffic regulations. The common objective is to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by:

� Efficiently using energy, water, and other resources

� Protecting occupant health

� Reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation

5.1 Building Material

To be more sustainable, uses of available, renewable, reused or recycled materials is important. The use of rapidly renewable materials is increasingly a focus. In addition to relying on natural building materials, the emphasis on the architectural design is heightened. Major focus will be on natural ventilation, considering proper design, climate conditions and building orientation.

The conventional materials used for walling are the clay bricks with cement mortar. The substitutes like brick block products with recycled contents such as fly ash, fly ash based lightweight aerated concrete blocks can be used for walls, brick panel with joints, filler slab roofing, RCC channel units etc. These should be considered as alternate to clay bricks.

Other than fly ash; Brik environment friendly material for waterless construction will be use;

1. Buildon Gypsum –Saves Curing water. 2. Block Adhesives (IGBC Certified-Weber) - Saves Dust generation and curing water. 3. Tile and granite Adhesives (IGBC Certified-Kerakoll and BASF) - Saves cement, dust

generation, Air Pollution and curing water requirements. 4. Using all Painting related material with temperature resistance and non dust

generation which are IGBC certified company. 5. Use of Fabrication to replace Kadappa stands to save Curing, dust and time saving. 6. Using Environmentally friendly glasses for customer satisfaction. 7. Using branded fittings with Aerators causing water savings by 30% through flow taps. 8. Using of single stack system in plumbing to utilize and recycle maximum quantity of

black and grey water. 9. Effective use of Kumkang shuttering resulting ply and wood material savings helping

the environment and trees.



10. Use of trimix roads instead of paving blocks for better surface rainwater collection for effective rainwater harvesting.

5.2 Natural hazard prone areas

Pune lies in the seismically active zone of Koyna Region, which is about 100 km south of Pune. Pune has recently been upgraded to lie in the zone III, which is the second most dangerous seismic zone in India. Consequently, Pune has experienced some moderate-intensity and many low-intensity earthquakes. Although earthquakes were not known to have originated in Pune itself, an earthquake of a very slight intensity took place in Pune that had its epicenter in Dehu, about 13 km from the main city.

The Pune city is in seismic zone III and entire construction of the present project will be done considering the above. Earthquake resistant structural design should be proposed for the entire project.

The structural stability certificate for this project should be obtained from Structural Engineer which will reveal that the building structure is safe and stable from design point of view as per IS 1893:2002 (Criteria of earthquake resistant design of structure.). The buildings should be designed to remain absolutely safe from natural calamities

like Earthquake, Floods, Heavy rains, Wind Storms, Cyclones, Fire, Lightening etc.

5.3 Resource Conservation & Recycling

Soil: Topsoil is rich in organic content and essential to establish new vegetation. Development projects involve disturbance to the existing soil conditions, which result into soil erosion, instability and overall change in the microclimate and drainage pattern of the site.

Soil Conservation: The topsoil excavated during new construction work, should be preserved for landscaping, gardening activity.

5.4 Water:

Water requirement is calculated as per the usage and supply of consistent quality of water is important for the occupants. The occupants must get safe and consistent drining water for their livelihood.

5.5 Wastewater and STP:

Domestic wastewater generated from individual households should be treated within the premises of project, by designing of STPs to optimum capacity by considering



floating/visiting population. The PP must ensure the efficiency of STP so that the treated wastewater should be fit for using for flushing, gardening as substitute to the fresh water.

5.6 Rainwater harvesting- Reuse of water

Rainwater harvesting, collecting rainwater from impervious surfaces and storing it for later use is a technique that has been used. Rainwater reuse offers a number of benefits. Rainwater harvesting has significant potential to provide environmental and economic benefits by reducing storm water runoff. Benefits of implementing RWH system are:

• Provides inexpensive supply of water;

• Reduces storm water runoff and pollution;

• It mitigates losses through evaporation and seepage from the surface.

• Optimum use of rainwater at the place, like use for domestic purpose, use for irrigation

RWH system should be designed considering annual average rainfall frequency, receptivity of aquifer, depth of water table, nature of terrain, soil characteristics and nature of rocks. Project proponents should also consider recharging of open well, borewells, recharge pits and roof top rainwater harvesting. It should be noted that process of recharging is a continuous and slow process.

Recharging through borewells:

Chamber of 3 m diameter should be constructed, either in B.B.M. or R.C.C., around the borewell to be recharged upto 3.5 m from ground level. Rainwater is collected in a desilting chamber from where it is let in the main chamber around the borewell. The bore is provided with a perforated casing pipe either M.S. or P.V.C. in hard strata. Shrouding material is provided around the casing pipe and in the bottom of chamber up to 75 cm height.

Recharge pits:

These are successful in shallow depth pervious strata areas. But even in basaltic strata they may connect the interlinking of voids and help in increasing the water table. Such pits can be provided independently on overall area and even on the storm water drainage system through its chambers

Roof top rainwater harvesting:

Rainwater collected from the roof top can be collected and connected to storm water distribution system through which it can be utilized for recharging.

Hydro geological report is attached to this EIA as Annexure H.



5.7 Solid waste:

Solid wastes from construction sector can be categorized into two phases i.e. during construction & during operation. The construction phase waste will comprise of excavated material while operational phase waste may comprise of domestic, household material.

Solid waste generated during construction phase: Building construction leads to generation of sand, gravel, concrete, stone, bricks, wood, metal, glass, polythene sheets plastic, paper etc. as waste.

Reuse in the project: The topsoil excavated during new construction work, will be preserved and used for landscaping, gardening activity. The other construction waste like sand, gravel, and cement, concrete will either be reused or used for leveling activity during construction of roads etc. In this particular case there is no demolition of old structures envisaged as the land under construction is an empty land. However, the construction waste arising from process of new construction will generate construction waste which should be taken care of. Certain part of construction waste can also be used as ALTERNATIVE material for road filling and road construction subject to compliance of Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules 2016.

Solid waste generated during operation phase: During operation phase management of solid waste should be done through ecofriendly method. Segregation of waste at the source as biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste is prime concern. Biodegradable waste should be treated through bio-mechanical organic waste composting system. Compost produced after composting process will be used in own landscape.

The non-biodegradable waste will be further segregated to plastic, glass, metal, paper and will be resold/ recycled through authorized vendors. The E-waste generated will be further hand over to authorized agency for further disposal.

In present Corona pandemic, it is seen that people are using masks, hand gloves etc to protect themselves from infections which is mandatory measure. Disposal of such used masks, hand gloves etc also should be given a due consideration.

5.8 Energy Conservation:

To provide comfortable indoor environment, buildings have to be built in architectural features that takek maximum advantage of climate and surrounding, which was reflected in the planning and design of the buildings.

Energy conservation details & technology proposed by the project proponent:

� Timer control external lighting

� Daylight cum occupancy sensors in parking area lighting

� Maximum use of daylight in tenements area by providing appropriate window sizing



� Use of LED lamps in all public/ common areas.

� Solar powered water heating for all tenements

Detailed report for ECBC compliance, Energy savings, solar and ECBC parameter is attached

Annexure I.

5.9 Traffic Management:

Another impact identified during studies is the minor increase in traffic volume in the area in construction phase (because of the movement of trucks carrying raw materials) & in operation phase (due to vehicle movement for ferrying building occupants)

Special care should be taken during transportation of construction material like cement, sand, aggregate etc as such material would be transported from various material suppliers. Since road transport is unavoidable, such movement will be carried out during non- peak hours as far as possible.

The entry / exit to the site should be with adequate curvature at curves so that vehicles coming out / entering the building do not impinge on road traffic directly. As far as possible, material carrying trucks should be parked inside the complex & should not be parked on public road.

Internal roads: Internal roads having minimum width of 6 m to 12 m will be provided for smooth internal traffic management. The internal roads also should be designed to have fire tender movement without any obstruction. Alternative materials like construction waste should be tried for road making subject to technical feasibility.

The PP has appointed third party expert organisation which has carried out its survey and has submitted the traffic study in detail to PP and the PP has handed over it to this EIA Organisation for incorporating it in the report since EIA organisation has no much professional experience in traffic setor. The same has been incorporated in this EIA report as Annexure J.

5.10 Carbon Footprint Study

Energy sector in India is poised for transformation due to the high economic growth as well as

great concern for climate change induced by greenhouse gases (GHGs), especially carbon

dioxide (CO2) emissions due to use of fossil fuels. Man-made climate change, or global

warming, is caused by the release of certain types of gas into the atmosphere. The dominant

man-made greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide (CO2), which is emitted whenever we burn fossil

fuels in homes, factories or power stations. But other greenhouse gases are also important.

The PP has appointed third party expert organisation which has carried out its survey and has submitted the Carbon Foot print study in detail to PP and the PP has handed over it to



this EIA Organisation for incorporating it in the report. The same has been incorporated in this EIA report as Annexure K.

5.11 Mass Balance Analysis:

Study was carried out to understand the impact of the construction activity on natural resources

and the environment. This Mass Balance study identifies and quantifies the natural resources

used and the wastes and emissions produce by the construction and operation activities related

to project.

The PP has appointed third party expert organisation which has carried out its survey and has submitted the Mass Balance Analysis in detail to PP and the PP has handed over it to this EIA OrganisatioAnnexure L.

5.12 Ecological Footprint analysis:

The ecological footprint is estimated by considering the embodied energy of building materials,

the land area required to sustain their assembly line and the structure, the waste generated and

natural resources like fuel etc used. Detailed Ecological Footprint analysis, carried out by third

party is attached as Annexure M.

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Chapter VI

Environmental Monitoring Program

Environmental Monitoring Program discusses technical developments and data arising from environmental monitoring and assessment, and the use of monitoring data in assessing the consequences of natural resource management and pollution risks.

6.1 Need for Monitoring

It is important that the project proponent should monitor the environmental components viz. Air, Water, Soil, and Noise at regular intervals, as it provides useful information on the following aspect:

• It gives the baseline data to indicate the impacts on environment • It helps to indicate warnings of development of any alarming environmental situations

and thus provide opportunities for adapting appropriate control measures.

6.2 Environment monitoring schedule:

Monitoring of Air, Water, Soil and Noise in the study area has been outsourced from MoEF approved laboratory: “Ashwamedh Engineers and Consultants CSL, Nashik”. The monitoring schedule was from January 2020 to March 2020. The details of monitoring of these environmental components are given in the following table 6.1.

Table 49: Environment Monitoring Program

Sr.

No.

Environmental

Components

Sampling

location

Frequency Measurement

Method

Remarks

Parameters

1. Air Environment A Micro-Meteorological

Wind speed

Project site 15 days continuous for 24 hrs

Mechanical weather station

15 days data is obtain

Wind Direction Maximum and

minimum temperature Dry and Wet Bulb Thermometer

Relative Humidity Rain Guage Rainfall As per IMD

specification From IMD

B Pollutants PM10

Project site and around 10 Km

24 hourly twice a week, once in season

As per CPCB guidelines

PM2.5

SO2

NOX



2 Water Environment

pH Project site and around and 10 Km

Set of grab samples for ground and surface water Once in a season

Standard methods for examination of water and wastewater analysis published by American Public Health Association

Temperature Turbidity DO COD BOD Magnesium hardness Total Alkalinity Cholorides Sulphates Nitrates Fluorides Salinity Sodium Potassium Phosphorus Total Nitrogen Heavy Metals Total Coliforms Total Planktons

3 Land Environment pH

Project site and around 10 Km

Once in a season

Collected and analyzed as per analysis reference

Electrical Conductivity Water holding capacity Porosity Organic matter Texture Total Nitrogen

Total Phosphate

Total Potassium

4 Noise Environment Noise level Project

site and around 10 Km. Daytime and Nighttime

Once in a season

Noise level meter

IS : 4954 – 1968 as adopted by CPCB

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Chapter VII

Additional Studies: Risk assessment and Disaster Management Plan

(Note: This entire chapter is based on the report provided by external expert on Risk and Hazards

Management, the assignment is independently carried out by the project proponent. The PP has

appointed M/S Loss Prevention Advisory LLP as their Fire consultants and has sought report from

them. The same report is reproduced in this EIA. Though included in this EIA report, it is not within

the scope of this EIA organisation)

In entire residential construction project of ‘Life Republic’, residential apartments and commercial buildings are the major constituents. Therefore, it is necessary to design Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) considering safety of the entire population of township. The objective of Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) is to make use of the combined resources at the site and outside services to achieve:

• Localize the emergency • Minimize effects on the property and people • Effective rescue and medical treatment • Evacuation of the affected area.

Emergency prevention through good design, operation, maintenance and careful inspection are essential to reduce the probability of occurrence and consequential effect of such eventualities. Following emergencies of internal as well as external origin are

considered while preparing emergency plans.

Internal Emergencies:

• Fire in the building: Firefighting plan should be designed as per guidelines of officer of the fire adviser, Maharashtra Fire Service Academy, Mumbai. The plan should include all necessary firefighting instruments, specific designed route for fire tender movement, reserved refuge areas as per NBC norms. Designing of Fire Fighting Plan for the complete Township should be at place when construction is complete, and people are ready to move in the township.

• Fire in diesel storage areas, garbage storage and disposal area: Safety norms will be followed while designing emergency plan against fire hazard at diesel storage area for DG set. Minimum storage of garbage will be planned to reduce the fire hazards at garbage storage area. Also, treatment and disposal of waste will be planned by method approved by MPCB. Firefighting equipments will be installed at the fire hazard prone areas like diesel storage area and garbage disposal area.

• LPG gas leak: Sign boards will be displayed at common places to aware individuals for safety measures to be taken against LPG leak in households. Also, fire protection equipments will be installed at common places easily accessible to common people in case of emergency.

• Electrical accidents: Fire resistant material and electrical safety measures are used as per norms to avoid fire hazard from accidents like short circuit etc.



• Malfunctioning of Lifts: Installation and maintainance of lifts should be done from the authorized agency. Proper training should be given to residendants in case of power failure. Proper DG set back up should be given to the lifts for emergency.

External Emergencies:

• Earthquakes: Pune lies in the seismically active zone of Koyna Region, which is about 100 km south of Pune. Pune has recently been upgraded to lie in the zone III, which is the second most dangerous seismic zone in India. Consequently, Pune has experienced some moderate-intensity and many low-intensity earthquakes. Although earthquakes were not known to have originated in Pune itself, an earthquake of a very slight intensity took place in Pune that had its epicenter in Dehu, about 13 km from the main city.

Considering this, earthquake resistant design should be planned for the high rise building and such certificate should be obtained from responsible structural engineer. Other measures such as adequate open places, corridors were provided for rescue in case of earthquake. Adequate open space (more than 10 % of the entire plot area) will be provided as assembly point in case of accident/natural calamity.

• Flooding from natural and manmade causes: Since the project area falls in the region of moderate rainfall and all storm water lines are developed in the nearby area flooding will be rare phenomenon but it should be duly taken care of.

Mitigation measures for above mentioned emergencies which are to be followed

during construction and operation phase are as follows:

During Construction phase:

• Standard safety measures to be followed during the use of high-pressure air compressors / use of dynamite (or other safe explosion method) deep ground excavation and for breaking of hard rock.

• Use of minimum and standard PPEs all the time on the site by all present on site is must. Awareness for this if required to be created for safety of everyone.

During Operation phase:

• The Plan & SOP for safe handling of LPG for large residential complex like this to be prepared and known to all concerned. Provision for safety Alarms (in case of fire, Lift disorder, other disastrous situation) at prominent places approachable to residents and with proper security.

• Specially trained security personnel for such big residential township to handle any man made & natural emergency situations once the construction is complete and people start staying.

• Regular information & updating to residents about the Risk Reduction initiatives and preparedness in general for the overall safety of members.



• Display and regular revision of the safe evacuation plan / Emergency Management plan for the township is must once the project work is completed and handed over to residents / society there. Detailed Report is attached as Annexure VIII.

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Chapter VIII

Project Benefits

The proposed expansion of this township project is one of the major construction projects around Pune city. Due to mixed use of the project, it is beneficial for its users as well residents of the surrounding. Some of them can be listed as:

Improvement in physical infrastructure:

The proposed project will help to develop ancillary industries like brick making industry, carpenter workshops, fabrication workshops, and nurseries in the neighboring area, retail shops and various service industry outlets during operation phase, thus increasing probability of local employment.

Improvement in social infrastructure:

Since the proposed project is in the developing area of Pune city, it will help in improvement of basic infrastructure like roads, water supply, drainage and electrical power network. Also, common infrastructure like hospitals, libraries, playgrounds, sports complex facility can come up to cater the nearby population. PP proposes Fire Station in the project premises. Neighboring villagers also can get service in case of emergency.

Employment potential:

During construction of the project many unskilled/skilled workers and professionals will be working, thus creating employment opportunities at the site. Employment will be generated among the local residents during construction through many ancillary industries like, brick making industry, carpenter workshops, fabrication workshops, and nurseries in the neighboring area

During operation phase, various utility services will be supplied by skilled/unskilled labours, thus generating employment opportunities for local. Also, services will be developed by the local residents, professionals to cater their services to the residents of the proposed project.

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Chapter IX

Environmental Management Plan

This section enumerates a set of measures to be taken during implementation and operation, to eliminate or avoid/ offset adverse environmental impacts or to reduce them to acceptable levels, together with the action which need to be taken to implement them.

The most reliable way to ensure, that the plan will be integrated into the overall project planning and implementation is to establish the plan as a component of the project. This ensures that it will receive funding and supervision along with the other investment components. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) provides mitigation measures in order to minimize or to eliminate the probable minor impacts occurring due to activities during the life cycle of the project. This plan shall identify best possible methods in order to mitigate the impacts. The EMP provides rational and pragmatic environmental solutions to:

� Minimize the impacts on the environment ;

� Prevent or minimize all forms of pollution;

� Conserve native flora and fauna and enhance local biodiversity;

� Soil Erosion Control and enhancement of local landscape;

� Comply with all applicable regulations and standards for the protection of the environment;

� Adopt the best practices to prevent or minimize adverse environmental impacts;

� Develop & adopt waste management practices based on waste hierarchy;

� Describe all monitoring procedures required to identify impacts on the environment; and create awareness amongst the employees and contractors with regard to environment protection.

� Assist the project proponent in decision making regarding site, technology, conservation methods, waste minimization etc.

� To define Environmental Costs of the project and to provide for capital and recurring expenses towards Environmental Infrastructure.



9.1. Environmental Management Plan for Construction and Operation phase:

Various environmental impacts may occur during the construction and operation phase have been enlisted as below:

1. Air quality

2. Water quality

3. Noise Environment

4. Solid waste disposal

5. Green belt development

6. Traffic management

7. Land Environment

8. Socio-economic Environmental Management and development

9. Safety and hazard prevention

10. Energy management

9.1.1. Air Environment:

Construction Phase

a) Mobile source emissions

1. Transportation of raw materials required for construction should be carried out during non-peak hours. Proper traffic management for construction vehicles may be ensured.

2. Parking of delivery trucks or other equipment should not be permitted on public road during unloading or when not in active use.

3. To minimize dust emissions due to trucks carrying cement, gravel, sand to site, ready mix concrete carried in enclosed container should be used, which is a better option as compared to on site batch mixing.

4. Use of Dust Control measures during material transport like Water Sprinkling, Covering the trucks is suggested.

b) For stationary source emissions:

1. Machinery related to construction should be located close to construction area for ease of handling. Machinery such as crushers, conveyers and mixers should be screened with sheets of suitable material to reduce generation of suspended particulate matter and noise.

2. Areas prone to fugitive dust emissions due to activities such as excavation, grading sites and routes of delivery vehicles across patches of exposed Earth, should be frequently water sprinkled to prevent re-entrainment of dust.



3. Apart from these, equipment/machines and vehicles may always be kept in good state of repair to minimize emissions. Low emission vehicles/equipment should be used wherever feasible. Construction areas will be enclosed, wherever possible.

Operation Phase:

• Use of DG sets be as per CPCB norms; HSD as fuel

• Optimum Air to Fuel ratio for Reduced NOx Levels

• Adequate Parking provision with driveways

• Effective traffic management

• Half yearly monitoring for AAQ will be done as per CPCB guidelines

• Maintenance of green belt especially with pollutant absorbing (broad leaves) and air purifying plants.

9.1.2. Water Environment:

Construction Phase

• Construction water requirement should be met through tankers

• Monitoring of surface and ground water for change in quality due to construction activity.

• Drinking water analysis (Monthly)

• Provision of temporary toilets with proper disposal of sewage through public sewer line

• Use of tanker water for construction

Operation Phase

PP should install scientifically designed Rainwater Harvesting System, Sewage

Treatment Plant. Rainwater harvesting system will have two-fold objective:

• To utilize rainwater available on the plot in direct way or indirect way to reduce the load on water supply system.

• To minimize the storm water drainage load to avoid waterlogging locally as well as on larger scale.

The total water collected by rainwater harvesting on the plot should be used for various purposes and rest for Ground water recharge which would increase ground water table of the area and reduce storm water quantity. Project proponent should implement properly designed storm water drains. Rainwater harvesting should be done through well designed recharge pits with preferred minimum size of (2.0 m x 2.0 m x 2.0 m).



Table 50: Schedule-Operation and Maintenance for Rainwater Harvesting System:

Sr.

No. Activity Operation and Maintenance Frequency

1 Harvesting clean water

The roof top shall be made free of dumps and unwanted material. The dust and other material will be removed prior to monsoon.

Yearly

2 Cleaning of grill Cleaning of a grill with mesh will be fixed at the entrance of the drain pipes on the terrace to filter large particles like leaves, litter etc.

Weekly during monsoon.

3 Care to avoid contamination

Flush first runoff water (or 1000 lit) of storm shall be diverted to the sewer drain to avoid any contamination further.

4 System cleaning Entire system to checked and cleaned after every dry period of more than one month

Every month

5 Leakage Leakage to be repaired After observations at first monsoon

Sewage Treatment Plant: Objective of Sewage Treatment will be to treat wastewater so that it can be re-used for toilet flushing and gardening. Balance water will be let out to Municipal Sewer line. Sewage treatment provided is highly sophisticated to treat sewage up to tertiary level. Low water consuming fixtures such as electronic activated taps will be used in the toilets to reduce water consumption.

Table 51 : Schedule for Operation and Maintenance for STP:

No. Activity Operation and Maintenance Frequency Remarks 1 Manual Bar Screen

cleaning 2 twice daily in first and second shift

- -

2 Raw Sewage pumping Automatic level switches arrange

Low level pump off, High-level pump on

3 All Submersible pump maintenance

Oil level and impeller condition. Automaton check-up

Every 6 months If pump clogged on site maintained

4 All Submersible Jet Aerator maintenance

Oil level and impeller condition. Automaton check-up

Every 6 months If aerator clogged on site maintained

5 MMF and ACF Backwashing for 15 minutes should be done daily

Once daily Media to be changed after 2 years.

6 Green Belt Shredding/Cutting of Phragamites (Plants) as per requirement

Every 6 months

7 Yearly shut down, if any

Once a year for one only for automation and MCC Panel check

11 a.m to 7 p.m. pumping will be shut down.



Other Measures includes:

• Awareness campaign for residents about effective treatment and recycling of treated wastewater, and rainwater harvesting.

• Provision of STPs with tertiary treatment having disinfecting facility and ozonation. • Quarterly monitoring for STP inlet & outlet. • Rainwater harvesting with adequate number of recharge pits • Use of recycled water for flushing, gardening • Strom water drainage will be properly maintained.

9.1.3. Solid Waste Management:

During construction phase:

• Disposal of debris to authorized contractor in accordance with C&D Waste Management Rules 2016

• Debris generated during construction should be used as filling material on site for Plinth filling.

• No demolition is involved according to PP as there are no old structures on site.

During operation phase:

• Segregation of dry waste and wet waste at source. • Separate collection system for plastic, Paper, Metal, Glass, Inert/ash and E-waste at

society level, transferred to authorized distributors. • Awareness campaign for residents for effective solid waste management &

segregation practices. • Treatment of wet waste through mechanical composting. • Use of manure for garden. • Hazardous waste, if generated, be taken care of • Disposal of Dry waste through authorized vendor only.

Table 52: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for solid waste management

Sr. No. Activity Operation and Maintenance Frequency

1 Moisture maintenance

Remove excess moisture Avoid addition of uncut fruits Avoid loading of inorganic material Addition of saw dust (initially 40 % ,gradually decrease to 5% in 12 weeks)

Daily

2 Culture Add 0.1 % (by weight) composting culture Daily



maintenance

3 Machine maintenance

Gear box needs refilling with grease after 5 years Preventive maintenance for Gear Box with as per manual

Monthly

4 ACF filter maintenance

ACF filter to be replaced Every 5 years

5 Blower inlet pipe

To be cleaned if clogged with saw dust Weekly

9.1.4. Noise Environment

Construction Phase

• Barricades along the periphery of the Site • Ear Plugs for Laborers • DG set: Acoustic enclosure for noise control • Work to be carried out only during daytime to avoid noise pollution at night times

Operation Phase

• DG set: Acoustic enclosure for noise control • Adequate plantation which will act as external noise barrier for the residents • Half yearly monitoring will be done

9.1.5. Traffic Management:

Another impact identified during studies is the minor increase in traffic volume in the area in construction phase (because of the movement of trucks carrying raw materials) & in operation phase (due to vehicles movement for ferrying building occupants)

Special care should be taken during transportation of construction material like cement, sand, aggregate etc as such material would be transported from various material suppliers. Since road transport is unavoidable, such movement will be carried out during non- peak hours as far as possible.

The entry/exit to the site should be with adequate curvature at turning so that vehicles coming out/entering the building does not impinge on road traffic directly. As far as possible, material carrying trucks should be parked inside the complex & should not be parked on public road.



9.1.6. Ecology and Biodiversity

Green belt/Landscape Management

Greenbelt is important feature as far as landscape of the premises as well as biological environment is considered.

Purpose

1. Enhancement of aesthetic value of the area

2. Proposed project is habitation project so proper landscape management is necessary to beautify the area.

3. Help to reduce Air and Noise pollution.

4. Prior to plantation of trees Ecological value as well as aesthetic value of tree species should be considered.

Plantation Specifications:

Trees should be planted in 1 cu. m pits. The tree pits should preferably be in a row that is not concretized, with exposed ground, to facilitate infiltration of more water into the ground and healthy growth of root system. Good anchorage would help minimize uprooting of trees during unfavorable weather conditions.

The pit should be filled with an even mixture of red earth, sand and farmyard manure. Saplings should be healthy 3-year old in age to ensure better survival. Trees should be watered on alternate days during dry season, for 4-5 years. Weekly watering is often required at later stage of growth. During this growing period, care should be taken to ensure that the tree is growing vertically and is without horizontal branches. Any branch appearing within 8 feet from ground should be removed by sawing at the trunk level.

Table 53: Few more recommended species for plantation:

Sr.

No. Common Name Scientific Name

1 Amba Mangiferaindica

2 Bahava Cassia fistula

3 Bakul Mimusopselengi

4 Bel Aegle marmelos

5 Bhend Thespesia populnea

6 Bherali Mad Caryotaurens

7 Bija Pterocarpus marsupium

8 Kadamb Neolamarckiacadamba

9 Kalam Mitragynaparvifolia



10 Karanj Pongamiapinnata

11 Kawath Limoniaacidissima

12 Kinhai Albiziaprocera

13 Kumbha Careyaarborea

14 Kusum Schleicheraoleosa

15 Moha Madhucalatifolia

16 Muchkund Pterospermumacerifolium

17 Neem Azadirachtaindica

18 Palas Butea monosperma

19 Pangara Erythrina stricta

20 Pimpal Ficus religiosa

21 Plaksha Ficusinfectoria

22 Ritha Sapinduslaurifolius

23 Shirish Albizialebbeck

24 Shisam Dalbergialatifolia

25 Shivan Gmelina arborea

26 Sonchafa Magnolia champaca

27 Tamhan Lagerstroemia speciosa

28 Umbar Ficusracemosa

29 Wad Ficusbenghalensis

30 Waras Heterophragmaquadriloculare

Shrubs should be planted between trees, in the same way as the trees but in smaller pits (0.3 x 0.3 x 0.3 m).

9.1.7. Energy conservation aspects:

Project proponent has proposed many energy saving measures like solar water heater to each tenement, PV light, use of timers etc.

Table 54 : Operation and Maintenance for Solar energy for water heating:

Sr.

No.

Activity Operation and Maintenance Frequency

1 Avoid objection of light

Check for maximum interception of sunlight. Avoid any shadow from trees, other objects

Monthly.

Cleaning of collector glass Once in week. 2 Broken glass To be replaced Whenever

required. 3 Maintain

pressure of inlet Maintain necessary pressure for inlet. Weekly.

4 Occasional Leakage in entire system should be As and when



leakage repaired required. 5 Care for out of

use equipment Entire system should be drained totally and collector should be covered.

Before the use of equipment is to be closed.

6 Instructions leading to use of hot water by users

Instructions reg. use of hot water: for use at one time to save optimum electricity savings

Once in a day.

Table- 55 : Operation and Maintenance for Solar for electricity generation

Sr.

No.

Activity Operation and Maintenance Frequency

1 Avoid objection of light

Check for maximum interception of sunlight. Avoid any shadow from trees, other objects

Monthly.

Cleaning of PV cell glass Once in week. 2 Broken glass To be replaced Whenever required. 3 Battery

maintenance Check for wiring, other regular maintenance

Monthly.

Water level in acid batteries Monthly Replacement of expired batteries Every three years.

9.1.8. Land Environment

Resource Management:

The resources such as sand, metal etc should be augmented from Govt. owned / approved agencies. One of the impacts on the land environment during construction phase is the requirement of construction materials as identified. It should be proposed to use fly ash to partially offset use of cement in the construction. This will reduce sand requirement by about 20% & will also solve the problem of fly ash disposal.

The proposed project involves removal of sub-stratum during excavation for foundation. The impact of excavation for foundation may be reduced by use of excavated material / debris generated for filling purposes and for road construction.

Topsoil should be preserved for landscape purpose which is rich in organic content and microorganism. Only indigenous trees are suggested. Existing trees should not be disturbed and if at all required then 5 trees for cutting of 1 tree should be planted. Manure from the mechanical composting unit should be used for landscape to increase the fertility of soil.



The solid waste generated due to packaging material should be preferably recycled and/or reused.

9.1.9. Socio Economic Aspects

The proposed construction project is specifically demarcated for residential development. Thus, there would not be any adverse impact on local population due to the project. This is seen as a positive impact on socio-economic environment as it will create additional jobs & give thrust to development of services sector in the city.

Construction phase:

The health and safety of the workers for the construction project should be ensured by:

• Adequate drinking water, toilet and bathing facilities for workers • Personal protective and safety equipments will be provided. • Doctor & First aid facility for workers • Crèche for children of workers • Regular health checkup for workers • Educational and awareness program for safety measures

Operation Phase:

For safety purpose during operational phase

• Awareness programs regarding socio-economic impacts of residential projects on surrounding area.

• Environmental and safety awareness programs for surrounding area. • Disaster management/Emergency preparedness plan will be explained with the help of

experts.

Periodic inspection and maintenance of all water storage tanks should be carried out at regular intervals to prevent outbreak of waterborne diseases.

9.1.10 ACTION PLAN:

During Construction:

Action Plan for Health & Safety on Site:

The main purpose of this is to provide minimum level of sanitation/safety facilities for construction workers. It includes health & safety of labours during construction. The project hereby commits that the health, safety and well-being measures for on-site construction labours shall be provided by the developer.



The National Building Code 2005 shall be followed to provide labour health and safety conditions for the project.

Health and well-being:

� Proper temporary structures with ventilation and daylight should be set up for the residential labour.

� Minimum 1 toilet per 15 labours should be set up. At peak time considering around 150 nos. labour working on site Minimum 10 toilets should be set up on the site. Ladies and Gents toilets shall be identified separately.

� The temporary structures for labour should be neatly leveled and the labour shall be instructed to maintain the same.

� The work should not be done during the nighttime, security lighting shall be provided near the labour camp and on the site.

� The PP should undertake regular health camps, checkups and general awareness activities for the construction labour.

� The PP should run the creche for the labour children.

� Water requirement for workers of around 13.5 KLD is envisaged for the labour camp – for the domestic use by residential workers. This shall be supplied using private water tankers. Clean drinking water should be provided to the labour on site, with the quality of water as recommended by the IS Codes.

� The Sewage generated on site should be treated properly and disposed off scientifically as per the prevailing rules. Also the solid waste that shall be generated on site should be segregated properly. This responsibility should be given to designated group of workers on site. The waste from the labour camps should be managed through PCMC solid waste management system.

Safety at Work:

The PP should ensure stringent implementation by the contractor’s and sub-contractor on site with regards to the workers safety on site. The following points shall be addressed by the project –

1. Gear & Clothing: Hard helmets, gloves, gum or hard boots, clothing that fits properly (not using loose clothes or clothes that would increase chances of accidents), jackets, masks and goggles (as applicable) should be used by the labour onsite.

2. Equipment and Tools: The heavy machinery, lifts, hoists etc should be maintained properly on site. The PP shall ensure that the contractor has a regular maintenance



protocol for such equipments. Proper safety nets and harness should be provided along with appropriate walking boards and stable formwork. Electrical equipments should be used carefully with proper earthing, to avoid accidents due to any electrical shocks. Standard Safety belts with safe, strong ropes only should be used by the labours at difficult locations on site. It must be ensured that the ropes are in good condition, before they are put to use. The PPshould ensure that the contractor has imparted training to the workforce explaining the use and significance of using the above-mentioned measures on site & that it is in benefit of all the workers on site to use safety equipments. The site engineer shouldl ensure the implementation of this.

3. Signage: Safety, No smoking, Use of safety equipment signage should be installed at various locations on site, to keep reminding everyone on site to use proper safety gears and procedures on site. Safety slogans also should be displayed in local language.

Action Plan for Emergency Procedures & Disaster Preparedness:

The emergency plan should be prepared in consultation with the expert agencies in that field and it should additionally include the following points for the benefit of the workers:

1. The site should be equipped with portable fire extinguishers, sand buckets and other fire and emergency tools, in case of fire emergency.

2. The workforce should also be trained to gather at a safe assembly point within the site that shall be designated, in case of any emergencies onsite.

3. The labour camp and site office should have a videly visible board with contacts and phone nos. of the emergency services such as Ambulance, Police stations, Fire safety Department, Hospitals, NGO’s etc. and chief contractors, in case they need to be called during an emergency. The boards should be displayed in local area languages

4. Well equipped and uptodate First Aid kit should be made available on the site office for preliminary treatment.

5. Labour trainings by experts should be conducted on site time to time to avoid the accidental hazards.

6. The DMP should be prepared by competent agency in the field of Fire and Hazards that has recognition of appropriate authority.



9.2 Significant Impact and Mitigation Measures of construction activities

Construction activities have major impacts on project site. Impacts due to activities like excavation, site clearing, etc. are given in table below;

Table 56 : Description of impacts DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE:

Sr. no. Activities creating

impacts Impacts due to Activities

1 Impacts due to Site Clearing activities

Removal of topsoil. Increase in soil erosion & dust generation

3. Habitat threats to local birds. Reduced ground water recharge Increase in noise generation. Change in natural topography & drainage

pattern.

2 Impacts due to excavation & foundation activities

Removal of substantial quantity of soil and rock. Noise generation Dust generation Unorganized site

3 Impacts due to sub structure construction

Increase in hard scape area Reduced ground water recharge Resource extraction Heat Island Effect Increase in noise & air pollution Disturbance to the neighboring plots & residents Health & safety hazards Construction waste generating Increase in land pollution Soil erosion Alteration of natural drainage pattern

4

Impacts due to Labor colony

Land pollution Water pollution Unhygienic conditions Mismanaged solid waste generated within the camp Hazards to biodiversity due to colonies resources depletion



Safety hazards

5 Impacts due to construction vehicle traffic

Dust generation Air pollution Generation of noise & vibrations Fuel leakage Local area traffic congestion

6 Impacts due to material storage and movement

Land Pollution Air Pollution Resource wastage Ground water pollution Mismanagement of construction debris

7 Impacts during Monsoon

Water & Ground water pollution Land pollution Health hazards Wastage of materials

8 Impacts due to Solid Waste generation

Land pollution Water pollution Health hazard due to unhygienic conditions

9 Impacts due to Demolishing activity

Removal of roofs, floors, doors & windows. Noise generation Dust generation Unorganized site

Mitigation: Each of the activity has been carefully identified and critically reviewed, based on which mitigation measures have been considered.

In general design for environment and best housekeeping practices should be incorporated at the design and construction phase respectively in order to minimize and reduce short term impacts due to the construction activity.

For the above-mentioned impactions following are the mitigation measures are suggested;

Table 57: Mitigation Measures for Impacts during Construction Phase

Sr.

No.

Activities Mitigation measures Responsibility

1 Mitigation of 1. Minimize the need for cutting of Project



impacts due to site clearance activity

trees & damage to the native vegetation.

2. Phase out the site clearing process to only areas that need clearance initially

3. Vegetate the unused area by growing temporary groundcover plants or flowerbeds.

4. Construction and maintenance of access roads to avoid the damage to existing trees.

5. During protection of the existing trees: avoid damage to tree routes, do not use trees for support, provision of tree guards and regular watering.

6. Provision of Soil erosion & sedimentation control measures

7. Monitoring of the vegetation cleared in terms of area, species and numbers of trees.

8. Provision of temporary bird bath sand nuts to attract the local birds displaced due to vegetation removal.

proponent/Contractor/site engineer

2 Mitigation of impacts due to excavation & foundation activities

1. The need for excavation be minimized considering the building design.

2. Site clearing process be phased out to only areas that need excavation initially; this will reduce the dust emission from currently unused areas.

3. Water sprinkling be done frequently to reduce local dust emissions

4. Site barricading to avoid noise penetration into the neighboring sites.

5. Silencer/dampers be attached to the equipment to reduce noise from the equipment to

Project Proponent/Contractor/site engineer



surrounding areas 6. No excavation/ foundation

activities during nighttime be followed.

7. Excavation be carried out in such a manner that it will not reduce slope stability.

8. The topsoil be used for landscaping and construction debris will be used for leveling activities onsite.

9. Excavation activities be avoided on windy days to reduce dust emissions.

10. Excavated material & topsoil be stored properly to prevent the excavated soil from spilling out of the site boundaries on to adjoining roads and properties. This will also reduce land, air & water pollution. Sprinkling of water to suppress the dust generated.

11. Re-vegetation of possible disturbed areas as soon as possible

3 Mitigation of Impacts during to sub structure construction

1. Concrete mix with fly ash content be used for structural works in PPC that will ensure reduction of water consumption by 5-10%. The PP should use RMC (Ready Mix Concrete), thereby avoiding any wastage during site mixing.

2. Gunny bags and pounding be used for moist curing to prevent evaporation of moisture content of the concrete mix. Frequent curing be done for columns and walls; this will save water consumption, reduce wastage of water and to reduce the heat gain of the site.

Project proponent/Contractor/site engineer



3. For dust suppression activity, water spraying / sprinkling be encouraged overpouring.

4. In order to wash the tyres on heavy vehicles, trough type arrangement be undertaken as against manual washing.

5. Trees or green beds be developed in the area of proposed landscape space so that it will help to recharge the ground water during monsoon season.

6. Use fly ash in the building structure, walling masonry as well as plasters and mortars in appropriate quantity be practiced.

7. Use building materials with recycled content and lightweight materials to reduce the embodied energy and the time of construction.

8. Site barricading be done with GI sheets.

9. The National Building Code 2005 be followed to provide labour health and safety conditions for the project.

4 Mitigation of impacts due to labour colony

1. Appropriate temporary housing structures for the labourers be constructed.

2. Provision of proper drinking water & and toilet facilities. Minimum 1 toilet be provided for every 15workers.

3. Provision of enough dustbins to collect the dry &wet waste.

4. Unauthorized felling of trees in the nearby undeveloped areas and within site by construction workers for their fuel needs shall be strictly prohibited.

5. Daycare and education of




construction workers children be arranged.

6. Labours be trained for solid waste disposal, usage of water & toilet facilities, health care practices. This will help to avoid/ land and water pollution and avoid unhygienic conditions.

7. Labours be provided with safety equipments to prevent the accidental hazards.

8. Regular health checkup camps, pest control programs, safety trainings be held to avoid unhygienic and mismanagement conditions in labour colony.

5 Mitigation of Impacts due to construction vehicle Traffic

1. Construction and maintenance of access roads and site roads to cater the easy movement of vehicles.

2. Only PUC holding & registered vehicles be permitted within the site premises.

3. The vehicle owners be advised for regular check-ups and maintenance of their vehicles to avoid fuel emission and fuel leakage.

4. Vehicle loading and unloading should be done during daytime only. These activities shall be strictly prohibited during night hours.


6 Mitigation measures of impacts due to material storage and movement

1. Site Logistics plan be prepared to define the material storage areas, vehicular movement, construction debris storage, labour camp location, water & toilet facilities location.

2. Construction materials such as fly ash, cement bags be stored in shade to avoid air pollution.

Project proponent/Contractor/site engineer/ Environment expert



3.Aggregates, sand, bricks etc. be surrounded by sandbags to avoid the wastage.

4.No storage of hazarsdous/ explosive material on site

7 Mitigation of

Impacts during Monsoon

1.Trenches and sedimentation basins be constructed around the project boundary and at lowest point to collect the storm water during monsoon and to reduce the soil erosion.

2.Trenches be dug around the material storage areas to avoid the polluted runoff to mix into other water streams and into the site earth.

3.Regular pest control and repairing of water fixtures to avoid unhygienic conditions.

4. Materials be stored in shade and above ground structure to avoid ground water, land & water pollution.

Project Proponent/ Contractor/site engineer

9.3 Impacts and Mitigation Measures during Operation Phase

In operation phase, although the impact is not major as in construction phase, due to lack of maintainace of environmental services and poor traffic management some significant impacts can be seen.

Table 58 : Description of impacts during Operation Phase:

Sr.No. Activities creating

impacts

Impacts due to Activities

1

Impact due to increased traffic movement

Air pollution Noise pollution Traffic congestion Land pollution due to fuel leakage



2

Impacts due to Solid Waste generation

Land pollution Water pollution Health hazards due to unhygienic conditions Damage to the proposed landscape area

3

Impact due to rainwater discharges

Water Pollution Flooding conditions Unhygienic conditions Damage to the proposed landscape area

4 Impact due to Water Consumption

Fresh water depletion Sewage generation & disposal problems Unhygienic conditions

5 Impact due to Energy Consumption

Wastage of energy Safety hazards Indirect impact on climate due to CO2 emissions

6

Impacts due to Cleaning & repairing activities

Land Pollution Air Pollution Resource wastage Ground water pollution Damage to the proposed landscape area

Mitigation measures in operation phase are recommended as follows;

Table 59: Mitigation measures During Operation Phase:

Sr.

No.

Activities Mitigation measures Responsibility

1 Mitigation of Impact due to Increased Traffic Movement

1. Site be clearly marked with separate entry and exist points and driveways for easy movement of vehicles

2. Sign boards at driveways and at parking area be installed

3. Future residents be advised not to unnecessarily blow horn within site premises

4. Residents be advised to check & repair their vehicles time to time.

5. Optimum Air to Fuel ratio for Reduced NOx Levels

6. Adequate Parking provision with driveways

7. Effective traffic management 8. Speed limit restricted to 20 KMH 9. Plantation along the boundary wall

Resident/ Society committee

2 Mitigation of Impacts due to Solid

1. Separate dustbins for collection of wet & dry waste be provided to each individual flats to manage solid

Resident/ Society committee/



Waste generation

waste generated. 2. Separate waste bins be provided in

common area to collect wet, dry(separate for plastic, pater, glass & metal waste), e-waste, Biomedical waste & battery wastes.

3. 100% wet waste be treated through the onsite OWC treatment.

4. Future residents be trained to dispose the waste into the specified bins.

5. OWC be installed to treat the wet waste from residential buildings.

contractor for waste

3 Mitigation of Impacts due to rainwater discharges

1. Rainwater& storm water management plan be incorporated with required number of rechargepits.

2. Construction of oil and water separation facility for RWH & SWM systems be done.

Society committee/ contractor

4 Mitigation of Impacts due to Water Consumption

1. Effective collection & treatment of active liquid sewage from residential buildings be treated through the onsite Sewage Treatment Plant based on MBBR technology.

2. Treated wastewater from STP be used for irrigation of plantation/ green belt, for flushing. This will reduce the demand for freshwater.

3. Regular monitoring of the levels of conventional pollutants in liquid discharges as per CPCB requirements be done.

4. Drip Irrigation and Micro-Sprinklers be used for irrigating the landscape that shall be developed onsite.

5. Use only low flow and low flush – water saving plumbing fixtures, automatic level controllers at water tanks to reduce/optimize the demand side of water resource. This would also optimize the chain of environmental infrastructure to be set up on the site

Society committee/ STP contractor

5 Mitigation of Impacts due to Energy Consumption

1. Provide solar hot water system to fulfill the hot water requirement without consuming the electricity.

2. Thick tree plantation be proposed along the periphery of the site

Project Proponent and contractor



ensuring adequate buffer and reducing heat gain by the building so that the buildings will remain naturally.

3. Use high energy performing building materials which would have low U value (Thermal Conductance) as compared to the conventional materials. The external wall of building would use fly ash blocks, which will have mandatory SHGC as required by ECBC.

4. Internal and external lighting design be provided as required by ECBC which will have Lighting Power Density as per space requirements. Provide 20% lower LPD than as specified in ECBC, to achieve energy saving, while providing the require illumination levels, by using high efficacy lighting.

5. All external lighting and common area lighting (passage, lobby) should have automatic controls/sensors /timers to further reduce energy consumption by lighting.

6. The residential units in the project be extensively naturally ventilated while commercial tenants should be encouraged to use air conditioning systems with minimum BEE 3-star rated split system.

7. Use pumps, motors and transformers with minimum losses and as per the ECBC 2007requirements.



9.4 Environmental Management cost:

Table 60 : Environmental Management Cost

A) Construction Phase Sr.No. Attributes Parameters Total Cost per

annum (Lacs)

1 Soil Erosion Dust Suppression measures & Barricading

25.00

2 Site Safety & Site Sanitation

PPE for Labours & STP for Labour 12.00

3 Disinfection & Health Checkup

Health camp & Paste control 7.00

4 Environmental Monitoring

Air, Water , Soil& Noise monitoring & analysis

4.00

B) Operation Phase

Component Description Capital Cost

(Lacs)

O & M cost

(Lacs/ yr)

1 STP Construction & Piping to final disposal

3,723.00 140.00

2 Solid waste management

Organic Waste Converters 1,500.00 60.00

3 Storm water network

Internal piping upto final disposal

3,176.00 100.00

4 Rainwater Harvesting

Const. of pits and internal piping

73.00 6.00

5 Energy Solar water heater 2,651.00 40.00 6 Landscape Plantation 6,563.19 18.98 7 Environment

Monitoring air, noise monitoring & water, soil analysis

4.25 10.50

8 WTP Installation & Commosion 2,200.00 25.00

9 ETP Installation & Construction 25.00 20.00 10 Swimming pool Installation & Construction 1,030.55 1.55 11 Fire station Installation & Construction 2,248.00 60.00 12 Site Safety &

Training Installation & Construction 60.00 1.00

EMP cost -- 23253.99 483.03 Rounded off to 23254.00 484.00

13. DMP cost -- 2682 23.097



Table 61: Monitoring cost during construction phase

Sr.

No. Details Parameters Frequency

Cost in Rs.

(p.a.)

1. Ambient Air PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx Twice a year 1,50,000

2. DG stack TS, SO2, NO2 Twice a year 1,00,000

3. Noise Ambient Noise level Monthly 50,000

4. Drinking Water

pH, Temperature, Magnesium hardness, Calcium hardness, Total alkalinity Chloride, Sulphate, Nitrate, Fluoride, Sodium, Potassium, Salinity, Total nitrogen, Total phosphorus, DO, BOD, COD, Phenol, Heavy metals, Total coliforms, Faecal coliforms, Phytoplankton, Zooplankton.

Monthly 1,00,000

5. Soil

Particle size distribution Texture, pH, Electrical conductivity, Sodium absorption ratio, Infiltration rate, Porosity.

Twice a year 25,000

Total 4,25,000

Table 62 : Monitoring Cost at operation phase

No. Details Parameters Frequency Cost

INR p.a.

1 Ambient Air PM10,PM2.5,SO2,NOx Once in two months

1,00,000

2 DG stack TS, SO2, NOx Once in a month 1,00,000

3 Noise Ambient Noise level Monthly 25,000

4 STP waste water

pH, TDS, TSS, COD, BOD, Oil & grease, Residual chlorine, Ammonical nitrogen Phosphorus, Total nitrogen, Coliforms

Monthly 2,50,000

5 Swimming pool water

pH, residual chlorine, turbidity, TDS and TSS

Monthly 5,00,000

6 Manure from solid waste

pH, C:N ratio, organic carbon, Total nitrogen, Total Phosphates, Total Potassium

Quarterly 25,000

6 Env Audit Form V of EP Act Yearly 50,000 Total 10,50,000



9.5 Responsibilities:

1. During construction phase, contractors as well as site-in-charge will be responsible for implementing all the mitigation measures recommended.

2. Planting of trees on open spaces and road-side should be initiated during construction phase itself.

3. In operational phase, the work will be continued along with post-monitoring of planted area. An officer will be appointed by us to ensure monitoring and inspection during construction period as explained above.

9.5.1 Environmental Management Cell

• Kolte Patil I-VEN, the PP have constituted Environmental Management Cell (EMC) including in-house and out-side experts to deal with environmental issues at project stage for every project site

• EMC to meet fortnightly and assess the environmental issues at site. • After the society is formed and scheme is to be transferred, a special training program

will be organized for society office bearers for operation phase management.

Provision of Funds

1. Capital Costs

� Developer to provide funds for all erections/installations mentioned in EMP. Also, will maintain the same till handing over to the society.

2. O & M Cost

� Contribution from each flat owner will be collected as one time maintenance charge

3. Social aspects

� Since the land is owned by project proponent, there are no land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation issues involved.

9.6 Regulatory compliance:

1. Obtain Consent to Establish from MPCB before start of work 2. Obtain Consent to Operate from MPCB before occupation of project. 3. Six monthly compliance for air, water, noise, soil monitoring and submission to MoEFCC. 4. Submission of Environmental Statement to MPCB before 30th September every year 5. Apply for Fresh Environmental Clearance in case of Expansion/Alteration/

Modification/ Change in layout/ Change in composition or any other change in the project and project design.

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Chapter X

Summary and Conclusion

The present construction project “Life Republic” is the construction of mixed development under the integrated township policy 2019 at Nere, Marunji and Jambe village, Dist: Pune by Kolte Patil I-ven Township Projects (Pune) Pvt. Ltd., comprises of Residential buildings Bungalow, Twin bungalow, commercial Buildings, School, Public utility, Community market, Public Assembly Facilities & Economic Activity, Social Housing, and Public utility. The Entire project of 18,90,091.83 m2 is situated on plot with area of 15,81,344.18 m2. The total constructed area as per the previous EC is 8,71,017.32 sqm. The Project Details are summarized in Table-63.

Table 63 : Project Summary

Sectors Residential (21), Educational (2), community market (2), Public Assembly Facilities and Economic Activity (17), Public utility (10) and social housing (3)

No. of residential buildings 79

Total Tenements 16,437

Residential population 82,185

Commercial buildings 62

Shops/offices 1043

Commercial population 31,537

Total Estimated population 1,13,722

Parking structure 31

Club house 24

Total water required for the entire project population will be 13,169 kld. Total sewage generated per day by the users of the project will be 11,852 kld, which will be treated in different STPs located at different locations over the project layout with total capacity of 11,980 kld. Total freshwater requirement for the entire project will be 8113 kld while total treated wastewater used for flushing will be 5056 kld and for gardening will be 1733kld.



Total Waste generated during the operation of the project will be 45,689 kg/day, which can be collected in segregated form. Biodegradable waste estimated is 25,788 kg/day and will be treated through Organic Waste Converter (OWC), to produce manure, while 19,901 kg/day of dry waste will be sold to various authorized vendors authorized by Local bodies. Manure produced from solid waste will be utilized as soil conditioner for the garden area of the project.

Rainwater harvesting measures will also be implemented at the site through 100 pits, which will harvest rainwater collected from constructed area of the project site. Number of trees planted along the entire plot will be 20840 which will be planted on the total landscape area.

Total area provided for parking in the entire project is 3,87,643.80 m2. The car parking provided is all covered parking. The number of car parking provided are 7182. Two-wheeler parking are 38,813 and bicycle parking are 40,907. There is a bus depot proposed in layout. Norms laid by integrated township policy and National Building Code regarding parking should be followed to provide parking to the residents. Internal roads of 6 and 9 meters should be provided for internal traffic movements.

Fire and safety norms should be followed as per guidelines laid by CFO, Mumbai. Adequate and law-mandated side margin of should be provided for high rise buildings in the project. The PP has appointed separate expert consultant for Fire and Disaster Management Plan.

Being residential project, the surrounding area will be developed as new roads, transport and other services like medical facilities, grocery shops will be coming up per demand. This will have positive impact on the lifestyle of the local residents as more opportunities of employment will be opening up for them. The overall project will impact positively on the local as well as project residents by enhancing their standard of living and generating more opportunities of employment in the vicinity area as far as socio economy is concerned.

This EIA is prepared based on information provided by Project Proponent and other agencies like Architect, Plumbing consultant, Electrical consultant, Safety consultant, Landscape architect etc. Therefore, the liability of EIA consultant organization is limited strictly to impact identification, impact prediction, impact evaluation based on provided data and Environmental Management Plan. The onus of EIA data other than monitoring and analysis and other technical inputs, lies with the Project Proponent.



Table- 64 : Checklist for Impact Assessment

I) Construction Phase:

Potential Impact Area Adverse

Impact

Marginal

Impact

No

Impact

Positive

Impact

A. Air Quality

1. Toxic Gases �

2. SPM �

3. Odor �

B. Water Resources

1. Irrigation �

2. Drainage �

3. Groundwater �

4. Surface Water �

C. Noise Environment

1. On Site �

2. Off Site �

D. Biological Environment

1. Wildlife �

2. Trees, Shrubs �

3. Grass �

E. Socio-Economic Environment

1. Employment �

2. Revenue �

3. Services �

4. Welfare �

F. Aesthetics

1. Scenery �

2. Structures �



II) Operation Phase

Potential Impact Area Adverse

Impact

Marginal

Impact

No

Impact

Positive

Impact

A. Air Quality

1. Toxic Gases �

2. SPM �

3. Odor �

B. Water Resources

1. Irrigation �

2. Drainage �

3. Ground Water �

4. Surface Water �

C. Noise Environment

1. On Site �

2. Off Site �

D. Biological Environment

1. Wild Life �

2. Trees, Shrubs �

3. Grass �

E. Socio-Economic Environment

1. Employment �

2. Revenue �

3. Services �

4. Welfare �

F. Aesthetics

1. Scenery �

2. Structures �

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Chapter XI

Disclosure of Consultant

This chapter describes about the environmental consultant engaged in preparation of EIA report for proposed expansion of Integrated township “Life

Republic” located at S. No. New 86 and S. No.74 at Jambe, Nere, Marunji Village, Taluka Mulshi, Pune District PIN code 412206 and Maharashtra State by Kolte Patil I Ven Townships (Pune) Ltd.

1.1 INTRODUCTION

ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited (formerly ABC Environ Solutions Pvt. Ltd.) is an ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 Certified Company & leading Environmental Engineering & Consultancy Company constantly striving towards newer heights since its inception in 2006. Our Company is dedicated to providing strategic services in the areas of Environment, Infrastructure, Energy, Engineering and Multilab.

It is the first firm to be accredited by NABET (National Accreditation Board for Education and Training), Quality Council of India, as an EIA Consultant, approved for carrying out EIA studies and obtaining environmental clearance for various sectors such as Thermal Power Plants, Infrastructure, Industrial Estates/Complexes/Areas, Mining, Township & area development and Building construction projects etc. ABC Techno Labs is equipped with in-house, spacious laboratory, accredited by NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.

Since establishment ABC Techno Labs focus on sustainable development of Industry and Environment based on sound engineering practices, innovation, quality, R&D and most important is satisfying customers need. The company has successfully completed more than 100 projects of a variety of industries, in the field of pollution control and environmental management solutions. The company is also dealing in the projects of waste minimization and cleaner production technology.

The team of Technolab and scientist are well experienced to deal with the design, Manufacture, Fabrication, Installation, commissioning of Effluent/ Wastewater treatment plants, Sewage Treatment plants, and Combined Treatment plants. The company is having well-experienced team of Scientists & Engineers who are looking after environmental projects & well-equipped analytical laboratory with a facility including analysis of physical, chemical and biological parameters as per the requirements of the State Pollution Control Board and our clients.



1.2 Services of ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited

Environmental Services

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) • Environmental Management Plan (EMP) • Social Impact Assessment (SIA) • Environmental Baseline data collection for Air, Meteorology, Noise, Water, Soil,

Ecology, Socio-Economic and Demography etc; • Environmental Monitoring • Socio-Economic Studies • Resettlement & Rehabilitation Plan • Ecological & Human Health Risk Assessment Studies • Ecological Impact Assessment • Environmental Management Framework • Solid Waste Management • Hazardous Waste Management • Internship & Training

Turnkey projects

• Water Treatment Plants • Sewage Treatment Plant • Recycling & Water Conservation Systems • Zero Discharge System

Other services

• Operation & Maintenance of Water & Waste Water Plants • Water & Waste Water Treatment Chemicals • Pilot Plant studies • Feasibility studies & preparation of budgetary estimates

Laboratory services

• Chemical Testing • Environmental Testing • Microbiological Testing • Food Testing • Metallurgical Testing



1.3 Sectors Accredited by NABET

1. Townships and Area development projects

2. Offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration, development & production

3. River Valley projects -Irrigation projects only

4. Thermal Power Plant

5. Mineral Beneficiation including palletisation

6. Metallurgical Industries – (Ferrous only) Secondary

7. Cement Plants

8. Petroleum Refining Industry

9. Asbestos milling and asbestos based products

10. Leather/Skin/hide processing industry

11. Chemical Fertilizers

12. Petro-Chemical Complexes

13. Petro-Chemical based processing

14. Synthetic Organic Chemicals Industry

15. Distilleries 16. Pulp & paper Industry excluding manufacturing of paper and manufacture of

paper from ready pulp without bleaching. 17. Sugar Industry

18. Oil & gas transportation pipe line (crude and refinery/ petrochemical products), passing through national parks / sanctuaries / coral reefs / ecologically sensitive areas including LNG Terminal

19. Isolated storage & handling of hazardous chemicals (As per threshold planning quantity indicated in column 3 of schedule 2 & 3 of MSIHC Rules 1989 amended 2000)

20. Airports

21. Industrial estates/ parks/ complexes/ areas, export processing Zones (EPZs), Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Biotech Parks, Leather Complexes

22. Common Hazardous waste treatment storage and disposal facilities (TSDFs)

23. Ports, Harbours, Jetties, Marine terminals, break waters and dredging

24. Highways, Railways, Transport terminals, mass rapid transport system

25. Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) 26. Common Municipal Solid Waste Management Facility (CMSWMF)

27. Building and large Construction projects including shopping malls, multiplexes, commercial complexes, housing estates, hospitals, institutions

28. Mining of Minerals including (Opencast & Underground Mining)



QCI-NABET Certificate of ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited

(valid up to 24th May, 2022)



1.4 Study Team

ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited has carried out this Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study. The multidisciplinary team included expertise in Environmental Impact Assessment, Air & Water pollution & Control measures, Noise Control measures, Ecology & bio-diversity, Land use, Geology, Environmental Chemistry and Socio-Economic planner. The team members involved in EIA study are:

Sl.

No. Name Role

1. Mr. Rajendran R EIA Townships and Area development projects

FAE- Soil Conservation (SC)

FAE- Solid Hazardous Waste (SHW)

2. Mr. Abhik Saha FAE- Ecology and Biodiversity (EB)

3. Mr. M.S. Bhaskar FAE- Geology (GEO)

4. Mr. R. K. Jayaseelan FAE- Land Use (LU)

5. Mrs. K. Vijayalakshmi FAE – Risk Assessment (RH), Air Quality Modelling & Prediction (AQ), FAE –Noise & Vibration (NV)

6. Mr. Sushil Meshram FAE – Socio-Economic Expert

7. Mr. PVRS Surendra FAE- Hydrogeology

FAE-Air Pollution

Team Members

8. Dr. Atul Vanerkar Team Member-EC, FAE (AP & WP)

9. Mr. Dinesh Team Member- FAA

10. Mr. Manojie Associate FAE

11. Mr. Robson Chinnadurai

Senior Chemist

12. Mr. M. Muruganantham Junior Chemist

13. Mr. Sathish Field Technician



DISCLOSURE AS PER NABET /QCI

Details as per Schedule of EIA Notification 2006, as amended till date

Name of Publication Environmental Impact Assessment Report for proposed expansion of Integrated township “Life Republic” located at S. No. New 86 and S. No.74/B at Jambe, Nere, Marunji Village, Taluka Mulshi, Pune District PIN code 412206 and Maharashtra State by Kolte Patil I Ven Townships (Pune) Ltd.

Schedule as per EIA Notification 2006

Category 8B1

NABET Sector No. Townships and Area development projects

Declaration by experts contributing to the Environmental Impact Assessment Report for proposed proposed expansion of Integrated township “Life Republic” located at S. No. New 86 and S. No.74/B at Jambe, Nere, Marunji Village, Taluka Mulshi, Pune District PIN code 412206 and Maharashtra State by Kolte Patil I Ven Townships (Pune) Ltd.

I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above EIA/EMP.

EIA Coordinator

Name : Mr. Rajendran R

Signature :

Period of involvement : January-2020–Till date Contact information : [email protected]



FUNCTIONAL AREA EXPERTS:

Sr.

No.

Functiona

l Areas

Name of the

Expert/s

Involvement

(Period)

Signature & Date

1. SC

Mr. Rajendran R

January-2020– Till date

2. SHW January-2020– Till date

3. AP

Dr. Atul Vanerkar

January-2020– Till date

4. WP January-2020– Till date

5. WP

Mr. Abhik Saha

January-2020– April-2020

6. SHW January-2020– April-2020

7. EB January-2020– April-2020

8. AP Dr. MuthiahMariappan


9. AQ

Mrs. K. Vijayalakshmi


10. NV January-2020– April-2020

11. RH January-2020– April-2020

12.

HG

Dr. R.K. Jayaseelan




13. LU Mr. Jada Srinivasa Rao January-2020– April-2020

14. GEO Dr. Thillai Govindarajan


15. SC Mr. Sameer Despande January-2020– April-2020

16. SE Mr. Sushil Meshram January-2020– April-2020

Declaration by the head of the Accredited Consultant Organization

I, Mr. G. Murugesh, hereby confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA/EMP Report for the proposed Environmental Impact Assessment Report for proposed expansion of Integrated township “Life Republic” located at S. No. New 86 and S. No.74 at Jambe, Nere, Marunji Village, Taluka Mulshi, Pune District PIN code-412206 and Maharashtra State by Kolte Patil I Ven Townships (Pune) Ltd.

I also confirm that ABC Techno Labs India Pvt. Ltd. shall be fully accountable for any misleading information mentioned in this statement.

Signature :

Name: Mr. G. Murugesh

Designation : Chairman & Managing Director

Name of the EIA Consultant Organization : ABC Technolab India Pvt. Ltd.

NABET Certificate No. & Issue Date : NABET/EIA/1922/RA0155 valid up to

24th May, 2022

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Expansion of Integrated Township Project “Life Republic”

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