Semi-Annual Environmental and Social Monitoring Report Project number: 43524-014 Period: January – June 2016 NEP: Kathmandu Valley Wastewater Management Project Prepared by the Project Implementation Directorate (PID), Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL), Ministry of Water Supply and Sanitation, Government of Nepal for the Asian Development Bank. This document is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s Public Communication Policy (2011) and does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB. This environmental and social monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.
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Semi-Annual Environmental and Social Monitoring Report
Project number: 43524-014 Period: January – June 2016
NEP: Kathmandu Valley Wastewater Management
Project
Prepared by the Project Implementation Directorate (PID), Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL), Ministry of Water Supply and Sanitation, Government of Nepal for the Asian Development Bank. This document is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s Public Communication Policy (2011) and does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB. This environmental and social monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Water Supply and Sanitation
Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL)
Project Implementation Directorate (PID)
Anamnagar, Kathmandu
KATHMANDU VALLEY WASTEWATER
MANAGEMENT PROJECT (KVWWMP)
(ADB Loan No. 3000-NEP)
BI-ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT OF SOCIAL &
ENVIRONMENT SAFEGUARD
For
January - June 2016
August 2016
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ABBREVIATIONS
ADB – Asian Development Bank
AP – affected persons
BPL – below poverty level
CBO – Community Based Organizations
CDC – Compensation Determination Committee
CDO – Chief District Officer
CFC – Compensation Fixation Committee
CPR – Community Property Resource
DDC – District Development Committee
DOR – Department of Roads
DSC – Design and Supervision Consultants
DUDBC – Department of Urban Development and Building
Construction
EA – Executing Agency
GON – Government of Nepal
GRC – Grievance Redress Committee
HA – Hectares
HH – Households
IA – Implementing Agency
IP – Indigenous People
IR – Involuntary Resettlement
LA – Land Acquisition
LA Act – Land Acquisition Act
MoPPW
MoUD
– Ministry of Physical Planning and Works
Ministry of Urban Development
NGO – Non-Government Organizations
NRs – Nepalese Rupees
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PCO – Project Coordination Office
PD – Project Director
PH – Physically Handicapped
PIU – Project Implementation Unit
PLI – Poverty Level Income
PM – Project Manager
PPTA – Project Preparatory Technical Assistance
PSA – Poverty and Social Assessment
RP/IPP – Resettlement Plan
R&R – Resettlement and Rehabilitation
TA – Technical Assistance
ToR – Terms of Reference
WHH – Women Headed Households
VDC – Village Development Committee
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
sq.m – square meter
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Annex 2: Public Notice of HPCIDBC about RoW of River 25
Annex 3: Implementation Schedule of Resettlement Plan 28
Annex 4: Progress of GESI Action Plan 29
Annex 5: Environmental Management Plan for the design & Pre-construction stage 32
Annex 6: Environmental Management Plan for Interceptor & Wastewater Treatment Plant 34
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1. Introduction
The Kathmandu Valley Wastewater Management Project (ADB Loan No. 3000-NEP) supports the
ongoing efforts of the Government of Nepal towards improving the wastewater services in
Kathmandu Valley. The project will invest in rehabilitation and construction of new wastewater
treatment plants, expansion of sewerage network, and improvement of wastewater management
in Kathmandu Valley, which also complement past and ongoing Asian Development Bank (ADB)
projects.1 The project is expected to increase operational efficiency, enhance service delivery, and
improve health and quality of life of the inhabitants of Kathmandu Valley. The expected outcome
of the project will be improved access to efficient and reliable delivery of wastewater services to
the residents of Kathmandu Valley, including the poor. Safeguard policy are the policies that
require to “avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse environmental and social impacts” that may result
from development projects. The safeguard policies adopt “do no harm” approach. Development
projects that change patterns of use of land, water and other natural resources can cause a range
of resettlement effects.
1.1 Background and context of the report
This is the consolidated report on implementation of Social Safeguard Activities carried out
between January, 2016 to December 2015June, 2016 and is prepared in compliance with the
ADB Policies. The report comprises activities performed under WWTP package I & II and
Interceptors package IS-01 and IS-02. This report consists of the following content:
The scope of activities and progress – An overview of project information
Implementation and institutional arrangements
Social safeguard Monitoring checklist
Monitoring and reporting arrangements for safeguards monitoring
Social safeguard activities - Update on RP and IP plans and implementation status
Summary of land acquisition (temporary / permanent) – Details of ownership of land
Status of Affected People: Land Requirement, Compensation and Rehabilitation (systems,
Plans, Details of affected persons, Validation and Verification of Affected persons (APs) ,
compensation decided / planned and progress on provision of compensation)
Compliance status – loan covenants, policy frameworks
Gender Action Plan (Activities during the period)
Annexure
1Melamchi Water Supply Project (ADB 1820-NEP); Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Improvement Project (ADB 2776-
NEP); Bagmati River Basin Improvement Project (ADB PPTA-43448).
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1.2 Implementation Status of Project Components
The project includes (i) rehabilitation or construction of new WWTP already established in different
locations in the Kathmandu Valley; (ii) construction of interceptors; and (iii) improvement in the
wastewater network system (rehabilitation, replacing, laying of new sewer and storm water drains,
etc.).
The description of different components under this project is given below.
i. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs)
The work includes the rehabilitation and construction of new WWTP at Kodku (Patan), Sallaghari
(Bhaktapur), Dhobighat (Kathmandu) and Guyesheshowri (Kathmandu). At the moment,
construction of WWTP at Gokarna as proposed during PPTA has been excludeddue to constraint
of fund. The area served by Gokarna will be diverted to Guheswori WWTP after its rehabilitation
and expansion. All WWTPs designed will be rehabilitated or constructed in the land area of
existing WWTPs owned by government. Population and service area coverage figures are
changed based on current design estimation.
With ADB’s concurrence to approve the bid of VA Tech Wabag Ltd., India for the Rehabilitation
and Expansion of Wastewater Treatment Plant at Guheshwori with a capacity of 32.4 MLD under
Contract No. KUKL/WW/TP/01, PID has awarded the contract to aforementioned bidder signing
Contract Agreement on May 19, 2016. The contract will be effective on August 01, 2016 after
which the design, construction and operation of the facilities will be carried out as per the
milestones set on the Contract Agreement. The Contractor will be mobilized to the site within 21
days, and submission and approval of all the designs, drawings, document will be completed
within 120 days from the effective date. The civil works for wastewater treatment plant will be
completed within 480 days, installation of plant and equipment and trial run of the treatment plant
will be completed within 660 days, and operational acceptance will be completed within 720 days
(24 months) from the effective date. The Contractor runs the operation and maintenance of the
facilities for next 10 years after issue of operational acceptance of the treatment plant.
The contractor has been mobilized and working on general layout for initial arrangement including
camp site, project manager’s office. The contractor has also started the Topographical survey and
submitted proposal for the assessment of wastewater quality and flow measurement and the
comments on the same has been provided by the Project Manager for improvement.
The bidding documents for Package II for remaining treatment plants at Sallaghari, Kodku and
Dhobighat with the capacity of 14.2 MLD, 17.5 MLD and 37 MLD respectively, KUKL/WW/TP/02,
were submitted to PID on August 2015. After addressing the comments from ADB and PID, and
receiving ADB’s concurrence on the final bidding documents, the IFB was published on 11th
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September 2015 on National Daily Newspaper and on ADB website on 14th September 2015 as a
first step of bidding process.
Later in reference to high estimated cost in comparison to PAM, ADB raised the question and
ultimately was decided with
reducing O & M period of 5 Year
instead of 10 Year. On the basis of
revision the previous tender notice
had been cancelled and
republished on 8th December
2016. The bids from 10 numbers
of bidders were submitted and
opened on 6th April 2016.
Technical Bid Evaluation Report
has been prepared evaluating
submitted bids and submitted to
ADB for review and concurrence.
ii. Interceptors
Plan had been made to develop approximately 101 km of interceptor/collector in the PPTA.
However, only two packages of interceptors, 1) Intercepting sewers on the both sides of
Hanumante River (25.3 km), and 2) Intercepting Sewers along Manohara (25.7 km), have been
designed under Loan No. 3000-NEP. Considering availability of fund, Manohara intercepting
sewers further required separation into 2 packages – Package-1 (11.36 km) and Package-2 (14.3
km). Under this Loan 3000-NEP, only 2 packages of interceptors 1) Intercepting sewers along
Hanumante (25.3 km), and 2) Intercepting sewers along Manohara included in package–1 will be
implemented.
The package for the construction of Intercepting Sewerage System along Hanumante River,
Contract No. KUKL/WW/IS-01, has been signed and contract is awarded on 27th March 2016. The
commencement date of contract was agreed from 3rd May 2016 and contractor is mobilizing for
construction. This package is in mobilization stage of construction.
The consultant’s site office is being established and the location for the contractor’s office is under finalization. The vehicle supply for the project is under process. Insurance policy as per the
contract is being finalized.
Bidding process for the construction of Intercepting Sewerage System along ManoharaRiver,
Contract No. KUKL/WW/IS-02, has also been completed. 8 numbers of bid had been received
and bids were opened on the opening date May 25, 2016. Submitted bids for the Construction of
Intercepting Sewerage System along Manohara River are under evaluation process.
During the design several meetings and consultations were organized with client and
presentations were delivered. In these meetings, Employer has given direction to take 30 m river
width, and 20 m both side right of way for design purposes to align. Another issue of changing
river course by Manohara is also discussed during the presentation. Presently River is flowing
through individuals' land in some stretches and original river course is being cultivated by
someone else. That is the big issue in the Manohara River faced by consulting team during
design.
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It is assumed that in order to avoid construction works within the premises of the historical and
religious site of Ram Mandir, some stretches of land belonging to private individuals were
expected to be acquired for laying interceptor lines around the site along Hanumante corridor
initially. To avoid land acquisition, alternative options are identified for laying pipes within Ram
Mandir premises with minimal disturbances to structures of the Mandir. For this, series of
consultation meetings with local stakeholders were organized and various alternatives discussed.
It is encouraging that Ram Mandir Management committee and local stakeholders are very much
positive to allow pipe laying works with minimal disturbances to the Mandir and reinstate
structures, if disturbed by construction works in view of larger benefit to citizens.
Identification of affected parcels of cultivated land and estimation of crop losses and possible
damage to structures along Hanumante corridor has been done for budgetary purpose and
provided in the recent update of resettlement report. Socio-economic profiles of APs will be
prepared after identification of land ownership with the concerned Survey Office and sample
socio-economic survey.
The High Powered Committee for Integrated Development of Bagmati Civilization (HPCIDBC) has
published a public notice regarding the construction prohibition for any structures within the RoW
for different rivers in Kathmandu Valley, which was decided by the Government of Nepal
(2065/08/01-2008/11/06). The pipeline alignments will be on existing RoWs. The government has
defined 20 m on both banks of rivers in Kathmandu as RoWs, so the interceptors will be laid within
the RoWs to the extent technically feasible.
iii. Rehabilitation and expansion of sewerage network
Sewerage network in Kathmandu Valley is being constructed and expanded by different agencies.
Major actors in the construction and expansion of sewer network are concerning municipalities,
KUKL, Department of Road and local communities.
Although Project Administrative Manual (PAM) has set targets of i) 100 km of combined sewers
rehabilitated, and (ii) 75 km of new sewers network laid in uncovered areas, under the
rehabilitation and expansion of sewerage network, it has been agreed to construct Collector along
Kodku Khola and Collector at Sallaghari in one package, and to rehabilitate and expand sewerage
network in another package.
As part of network package, detailed survey of main collector along both side of Kodku Khola is
completed and verification of survey is going on. After the completion of verification, the design of
the same will be started.
Designing of river training works and fixing the route for the collector in both side of the Kodku is
comparatively difficult due to changing course of river in some places. At many places river has
changed its’ course and flowing from private lands. The alignment of the main collector should be
carefully undertaken with taking the consent of stakeholders and beneficiary as in some of the
places the river is being encroached by the private houses and institutions by raising the
compounding wall just on the river bank without any setbacks.
For the second package of Sewerage Network, the asset condition data are being studied with
visiting the site for identifications of other areas that can be included in sewerage network
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package. After the identifications of locations where the Rehabilitation and Expansion of Sewer
Network should be done, the detailed survey of same will be carried out and corresponding design
work will be started afterward. The contract packaging will be done focusing on the available fund
as the remaining fund for the sewerage network package will be very less.
2. Status of Implementation of components under Kathmandu Valley Wastewater
Management Project with regards to Social safeguards:
Status of Implementation of components under WWTP package I & II, Interceptors package IS
01 & IS 02 and Sewerage networks with regards to Social safeguards is presented in Matrix
form mentioning the scope under respective component, status of implementation with major
issues identified, status of work in % and stipulated completion date for providing project
information in concise form.
A. The scope and progress of activities under components- An overview of project
information and implementation arrangements:
Details of Subproject components are provided in Table 1:
Table 1: Scope and status of RP impact and Work Status
Activity Site Scope of IR/RP
Status of Implementation
and issues if any
Status of work in %
Completion date
A. Component: Wastewater Treatment Plants
1.Construction of Guheswori WWTP
package I Guheswori
No land acquisition required. All land belonged to govt. No IR Impact.
Contact is awarded. The
effective date of Contract is Aug
01, 2016.
In mobilization
stage July 2018
2.Construction of Sallaghari, Kodku
and DhobighatWWTPs
(package II).
1.Bhaktapur, 2. Lalitpur, 3. Lalitpur
No land acquisition required. Land belonged to Govt. No IR impact.
Bidding process is completed. Technical Bid
Evaluation Report is
submitted to ADB for review
and concurrence
Technical evaluation
is in process
B. Component : Interceptors
1.Construction of Hanumante Interceptor (package IS01)
Both banks Hanumante River corridor
1. Consultations with Ram Mandir Management Committee is ongoing to lay pipelines within temple premises without causing
The contract is awarded on 27
th
March 2016 with effective from 3
rd
May 2016.
In mobilization stage
April 2018
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Activity Site Scope of IR/RP
Status of Implementation
and issues if any
Status of work in %
Completion date
structural damages to avoid land acquisition of private land.
2. Crop compensations on 9.85 ha. of cultivated land is required for losses of crops along both banks as per resettlement plan and is being verified.
3. Compensation to 16 minor structures such as walls, shades, RCC etc. is required to reinstate affected structures as per resettlement plan and is being verified.
Budgetary provision has been made for all required compensations.
2.Construction of Manohara
Interceptor in phase I & II
Both banks of Manohara
river.
1. Need of land acquisition is not foreseen as interceptors go through RoW. IRimact is not foreseen.
2. Crop compensations on 11.82ha. of cultivated land is required for losses of crops along both banks. Out of which 4.34Ha will be affected in Phase I and 6.98 Ha in Phase II.
3. Compensation to 16 minor structures such as walls, shades, RCC etc. is required to reinstate affected structures.
Budgetary provision has been made for all required
Bidding process is completed. Technical Bid Evaluation Report is submitted to ADB for review and concurrence
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Activity Site Scope of IR/RP
Status of Implementation
and issues if any
Status of work in %
Completion date
compensations
C. Sewer Network Rehabilitation and
expansion of sewer network
Existing and parts of newly
declared municipalities
of Kathmandu
Valley.
1. Rehabilitation and expansions works will be carried out within existing networks and RoW, hence, there is no need of land acquisition and IR impact.
2. Compensation for income loss and assistance shifting of hawkers are expected.
Budgetary provision will be made after detailed socio-economic survey and identification of APs.
Detail survey and design of Kodku Collector, Sallaghari Collector, and rehabilitation of sewer network is being carried out
Sep 2016
B. Implementation and institutional arrangements:
The Ministry of Water Supply and Sanitation (MoWSS) (Formerly Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD)) is the national level executing agency (EA) of the program. Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) and Project Implementation Directorate (PID) are responsible for overall program implementation, monitoring and supervision. PID has deputed a Safeguard Unit exclusively for monitoring the programme. The Design and Supervision Consultant (DSC) team is working closely with Safeguard Unit and resettlement specialist for all the planning and implementation activities including internal monitoring and reporting. Roles and responsibilities are identified in the table no.2 below:-
Table 2: Institutional Roles and Responsibilities Activities Responsible Agency
Sub-project Initiation Stage Finalization of sites/alignments for sub project PID/DSC
RP Preparation Stage Conducting Census of all APs PID / DSC/CAPC
Conducting FGDs/meeting/workshops during SIA surveys PID / DSC/CAPC
Categorization of APs for finalizing entitlements PID
Conducting discussions/meetings/workshops with all APs & other stakeholders for finalizing entitlements and rehabilitation packages
PID / DSC/CAPC
Disclosure of final entitlements and rehabilitation packages PID / DSC/CAPC
Approval of RP ADB
Payment of compensation and assistance PID
RP Implementation Stage
Implementation of proposed rehabilitation measures PID/ DSC/CAPC
Consultations with APs during rehabilitation activities PID/ DSC/CAPC
Grievance Redressal Committee at all level PID/ DSC/GRC
Internal Monitoring PID/DSC
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Name of Project & Subproject : KVWMP funded by ADB (Loan No. 3000-NP). Subproject comprises of:
1 Wastewater Treatment Plants
2 Interceptors
3. Sewer Networks Monitoring Date January–June 2016 Progress of Civil Works Status (%) : About 29 % progress of the total project works in
terms of design & contract award, Civil works is yet to be started
Type of contract : Regular ■ Design-Build □ Combined Safeguards Categorization ■ A ■ B C
IR Entitlement matrix
IP NA
A. Design and Engineering Status
Item Status (Y/N)
Follow up
required Type of Required Action
Final detailed engineering design of the sub project completed
Y Y ■Updated draft IR/IP □ New RP/IPP preparation
Changes in project design/ scope (occurred or envisaged)
N N □ Project re-categorization (IR/IP) □ IR/IP Impact assessment
□ New RP/IPP preparation ■NA
B. Institutional Status Readiness
No Item Status
(Ready/Not
Follow up required (Y/N)
Completion Deadline
1 Mobilization of civil works contractor
Ready for contract awarded
N
2 Mobilization of Project Supervision Consultant
Ready N
3 EA’s Safeguards Unit with designated staff
Ready N
4 Recruitment of External NA - Monitoring Agency
C. Safeguards Requirements No Item Status
(Ready/Not
Follow up required (Y/N)
Completion Deadline
1 Safeguards monitoring included in the project progress report
Ready Y Up to full completion of work
2 Final/ updated RP/IPP1
prepared and submitted Ready Y
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No Item Status
(Ready/Not
Follow up required (Y/N)
Completion Deadline
3 Project’s Grievance Redress Mechanism established
Ready (at central level)
Y Up to full completion of work
4 Recruitment of third independent party for negotiated land acquisition
NA N NA
5 Project’s ESMS (for FI) established
? Y Up to full completion of work
D. RP/ IPP Monitoring Checklist2
Item No.
Safeguards Related Requirements
Status (Ready/Not ready/ NA)
Completion Deadline
Progress to Date/ Remarks
1. MANAGEMENT
Institutional and Financing Arrangements
1.1 Financing and budget : (i) safeguard office and staff; (ii) RP/IPP cost
Ready Completed
1.2 Establish Safeguard Unit: (i) resettlement offices (ii)resettlement staff as in RP (iii) safeguards’ database (iv) facilities
Ready Completed PID has established safeguard team
Updating of DD/RP/IPP based on Detailed Design 1.3 Update DD/RP/IPP: (i) revise
based on DMS (ii) revise implementation schedule (iii) revise budget
Ready Submitted Up to the completion of project
1.4 Compensation rates: (i) approved by Government; (ii) Adequate as per RP/RF;
Ready completed Rates fixed as per current market price in consultation with APs
1.5 Disclose final/updated RP/IPP: (i) to the APs in local language; (ii) in ADB website; (iii) in EA’s website
After approval from ADB
To be uploaded in PID website
Translated Copy of RP and IEE is ready.
1.6 Disclose project activities to affected communities: (i) put up a project sign boards; (ii) distribution of project leaflets and GRM to affected communities
Ready On going Consultations/information sharing with municipalities and management committee of Ram Mandir and informal dissemination to farmers during site visits
1.7 Grievance redress committees: (i) clear terms of reference; (ii) appointment decree; (iii) publicly disclosed among APs.
Ready On going
1.8 Grievance redress records: (i) list and numbers of grievances received; (ii) numbers of resolved issues; (iii) numbers of cases under GRC review; (iv) outstanding cases (filed to court)
NA This activity will start after GRC formed
Monitoring and Reporting Arrangements
1.9 Set up internal monitoring system : (i) assessment on capacity and staff requirements; (ii) criteria of safeguards assessment ; (iii) reporting mechanism
Ready NA
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Item No.
Safeguards Related Requirements
Status (Ready/Not ready/ NA)
Completion Deadline
Progress to Date/ Remarks
1.10 Appoint external monitoring agency (as relevant): (i) recruitment schedule; (ii) TOR; (iv) baseline survey (v) reporting mechanism (vi) action taken by management on reports.
Baseline survey of AP's required
NA
1.11 Reporting: (i) frequency; (ii) timeliness; (iii) identified issues; (iv) action taken and/recommendation.
2.2 AP Identity cards & affected assets records: (i) issuance and distribution of AP ID cards, (ii) detail measurements survey of affected assets and documentation
NA
2.3 Land acquisition. May not require
Consultations with stakeholders on going to avoid land acquisition
2.4 Common property/ public assets: (i) final inventory;(ii) restoration plan and schedule; (iii) funding sources
May not require
Consultations with stakeholders on going to avoid acquisition of common property/public assets
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2.2 Safeguards Loan Covenants
S.N. Covenants as Mentioned in Schedule 5 Status of Compliance
Implementation Arrangements
Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement
Loan Agreement
Schedule 5, para 3
The Borrower shall ensure, or cause KVWSMB and KUKL to ensure, that all
land and all rights-of-way required for the Project are made available to the
Works contractor in accordance with the schedule agreed under the related
Works contract and all land acquisition and resettlement activities are
implemented in compliance with (a) all applicable laws and regulations of the
Borrower relating to land acquisition and involuntary resettlement; (b) the
Involuntary Resettlement Safeguards; and (c) all measures and requirements
set forth in the RP, RF and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in
a Safeguards Monitoring Report.
No major land acquisition is involved in the activities of packages of construction of interceptors and wastewater treatment plants of the project.
Loan Agreement
Schedule 5, para 4
Without limiting the application of the Involuntary Resettlement Safeguards or
the RP, and in addition to paragraph 8 of Schedule 4 of this Loan Agreement,
the Borrower shall ensure, or cause KVWSMB and KUKL to ensure, that no
physical or economic displacement takes place in connection with the Project
until: (a) compensation and other entitlements have been provided to affected
people in accordance with the RP; and (b) a comprehensive income and
livelihood restoration program has been established in accordance with the
RP.
No physical or economic displacement has been taken place.
Resettlement Plan updated with the current situation.
Indigenous Peoples
Loan Agreement The Borrower shall ensure that the Project does not have any indigenous
peoples impacts within the meaning of SPS. In the event that the Project
No major indigenous peoples impacts is
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S.N. Covenants as Mentioned in Schedule 5 Status of Compliance
Schedule 5, para 5 does have any such impact, the Borrower shall take all steps required to
ensure that the Project complies with the applicable laws and regulations of
the Borrower and with the SPS.
involved in the activities
Loan Agreement
Schedule 5, para 6
The Borrower shall make available KVWSMB and KUKL to make available
necessary budgetary and human resources to fully implement the EMP and
the RP.
PID now has Safeguards Unit with full-
time officers and CAPC (to be recruited
in near future) to fully implement the
EMP and the RP.
Safeguards – Related Provisions in Bidding Documents and Works
Contracts
Loan Agreement
Schedule 5, para 7
The Borrower shall ensure, or cause KVWSMB and KUKL to ensure, that all
bidding documents and contracts for Works contain provisions that require
contractors to:
(a) comply with the measures relevant to the contractor set forth in the
IEE, the EMP, and the RP (to the extent they concern impacts on affected
people during construction), and any corrective or preventative actions set
forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report;
(b) make available a budget for all such environmental and social
measures;
(c) provide the Borrower with a written notice of any unanticipated
environmental, resettlement or indigenous peoples risks or impacts that arise
during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not
considered in the IEE, the EMP, and the RP;
(d) adequately record the condition of roads, agricultural land and other
infrastructure prior to starting to transport materials and construction; and
Complied. All bidding documents are
prepared as per ADB Standard Bidding
Document (SBD).
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S.N. Covenants as Mentioned in Schedule 5 Status of Compliance
(e) reinstate pathways, other local infrastructure, and agricultural land to
at least their pre-project condition upon the completion of construction.
Safeguards Monitoring and Reporting
Loan Agreement
Schedule 5, para 8
The Borrower shall do the following, or cause KVWSMB and KUKL to do the
following:
(a) submit semiannual Safeguards Monitoring Reports to ADB and disclose
relevant information from such reports to affected persons promptly upon
submission;
(b) if any unanticipated environmental and/or social risks and impacts arise
during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not
considered in the IEE, the EMP, and the RP, promptly inform ADB of the
occurrence of such risks or impacts, with detailed description of the event and
proposed corrective action plan; and
(c) report any actual or potential breach of compliance with the measures and
requirements set forth in the EMP or the RP promptly after becoming aware
of the breach.
Montoring and reporting will be done as
per covenants
Labor Standards
Loan Agreement
Schedule 5, para
10
The Borrower and KUKL shall ensure that the contractors comply with all
applicable labor, health, and safety laws and regulations of the Borrower and,
in particular, (a) do not employ child labor for construction and maintenance
activities, and (b) provide appropriate facilities (latrines, etc.) for workers at
construction sites. The Borrower shall require contractors not to differentiate
wages between men and women for work of equal value. The Borrower and
KUKL shall ensure that specific clauses shall be included in bidding
Complied. PID through its Design and Supervision Engineer (DSC) is supervising and monitoring the compliance with labor, health and safety law regulations. The project work is in compliance with ADB's requirements
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S.N. Covenants as Mentioned in Schedule 5 Status of Compliance
documents to ensure adherence to these provisions, and that compliance are
strictly monitored during project implementation.
and national laws & regulations.
Gender and Development
Loan Agreement
Schedule 5, para
11
The Borrower shall cause KUKL to (a) implement the GESI action plan and
CAPP in a timely manner over the entire Project period; (b) achieve the
targets stated in those documents; (c) allocate adequate resources for this
purpose; (d) provide training to all Project staff on GESI action plan and
CAPP; and (e) closely monitor and report progress on the implementation of
GESI and CAPP to ADB.
Non-Complied. Community Awareness Consultant (CAPC) is yet to be recruited, GESI action plan and CAPP shall be implemented only after CAPC in place.
Grievance Redress Mechanism
Loan Agreement
Schedule 5, para
16
Within 12 months of Effective Date, KUKL shall prepare a grievance redress
mechanism, acceptable to ADB, and establish a special committee to receive
and resolve complaints and grievances or act upon reports from stakeholders
on misuse of funds and other irregularities, including grievances due to any
resettlement. The special committee shall (a) make public the existence of
the grievance mechanism, (b) review and address grievances of stakeholders
of the Project, in relation to either the Project, any of the service providers, or
any person responsible for carrying out any aspect of the project; and (c)
proactively and constructively responding to them.
Partial complied.
Grievance redress mechanism (GRM) was established but is only being partially implemented.
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Overall Status of Compliance □ ■ □
Not complied - Redressed Complied with further Fully complied - no further action
action & monitoring required monitoring
2.3 Monitoring indicators and status report Table 4:
Monitoring indicators and status
S.N R&R Activities Progress Remarks
Pre Construction Activities and R&R Activities.
1 Assessment of Resettlement impacts due to changes in project design (if required)
2 Preparation/ updating of Resettlement Plan based on changes in project design
RP revision completed
3 Approval of updated Resettlement Plan from ADB
Approval Is in progress Update submitted
4 Disclosure of updated Resettlement Plan
After final approval
5 Establishment of GRC GRC established at central level
GRC at field level will be formed in Sept-Oct. 2016
6 Capacity Building of PID Not started Training on Safeguard during the period.
7 Land Acquisition Not required Budget available if required
Resettlement Plan Implementation
1 Payment of Compensation as
per replacement value of land & assets to DPs
Not required NA
2 Disbursement of assistance
to title holders NA NA
3 Disbursement of assistance
to non title holders NA NA
4 Disbursement of assistance
to Vulnerable groups Vulnerable groups to be identified
5 Replacement/ shifting of
community property resources Not foreseen
6 Reinstallation of public utilities Not foreseen Will be done when identified.
7 Records of Grievances Redressal
Complaint will be recorded when physical works begin
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S.N R&R Activities Progress Remarks
8 Temporary Relocation of Hawkers and Vendors
Foreseen during rehabilitation and expansion of sewerage networks.
Rehabilitation and expansion of sewerage network is in design stage.
9 Income restoration Measures through training
Yet to be taken up
Social Measures during Construction as per Contract Provisions
1 Prohibition of employment or use of children as labor
Inspection will be carried out at the contractors work site.
Contractor’s representatives will be reminded during site inspection regarding the same.
2 Prohibition of Forced labor or Compulsory Labor
Contract/bid documents include such clauses and contractors will be reminded regarding the same.
3 Ensure equal pay for equal work to both men and women
Will be ensured. Contractors will be made aware of equal payment for men and women
4
Implementation of all statutory provisions on labor like health, safety, welfare, sanitation and working conditions
Regular monitoring. HIV/AIDS awareness with all the contractors labours will be organized at one of the Contractor’s based camp by NGO. There will be health check up and medicines will also be freely provided.
CAPC will be involved to carry out the tasks.
5 Maintenance of employment records of workers
As part of GAP, Contractors will maintained proper attendance sheet with addition of column showing male female (GAP).
2.4 Monitoring and reporting arrangements
Regular monitoring activities will be carried out for assessing resettlement
progress and identifying potential difficulties and problems. The extent of monitoring
activities includes their scope and periodicity to commensurate with the project’s risk and
impacts.
(i) The status of the sub-project work under the project will be ongoing.
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Monitoring system will be taken up under the following:
a. Administrative monitoring to ensure that implementation is on
schedule and problems are dealt with on timely basis.
b. Socio-economic monitoring during and after resettlement impact
utilizing baseline information established through the socio-
economic survey undertaken during project sub-preparation.
c. Overall monitoring to assess status affected persons.
(ii) Activities involved in implementing safeguard measures and plans,
monitoring the progress of implementation of safeguard plans, verifying the
compliance with safeguard measures and their progress toward intended
outcomes, document and disclose monitoring results and identify
necessary corrective and preventive actions in the periodic monitoring
reports, follow up on these actions to ensure progress towards the desired
outcomes and submit semi-annual monitoring reports on safeguard
measures as agreed with ADB.
(iii) The implementation of the RP monitoring and progress is being recorded.
Regular monitoring activities are being carried out. The extent of
monitoring activities, including their scope and periodicity, is being
examined with the projects risk and impacts.
3. COMPLIANCE TO NATIONAL LAWS AND POLICIES (POLICY AND
LEGAL FRAME WORK):
The policy framework and entitlements for the Program are based on national
laws: The Land Acquisition Act, 1977 which is the core legal document in Nepal;
and ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009), to guide resettlement issues.
4. GRIEVANCEREDRESSED SYSTEMS AND MECHANISMS
Grievance redress Committee (GRC) at the project level is in place. It is a five tier
mechanism to address grievances related to APs in the implementation of the project.
GRCs at other levels will be formed during the implementation of the project as
mentioned in the IEEReport.
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5. ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT WITH RESPECT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
AND GENDER ACTION PLAN (GAP):
5.1 Gender Action Plan:
A template has been designed for establishing comprehensive information on existing local
NGO/CBO/Tole organizations in project municipalities. The template will be used to record
required information of the organizations and will serve as a basis for addressing GESI
issues and community participation and consultations.
GESI action plan is being implemented only after the recruitment of Community Awareness
and Participation Consultants (CAPC). The progress of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
Action Plan (GESI Action Plan) is presented in Annex-4
6. PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS AND DISCLOSURE:
An extensive consultation program with key stakeholders will be carried out, in line with the
requirements pertaining to environmental and social considerations of ADB. During the
detailed design of WWTPs and Interceptors discussions and consultation meetings were
held with Bhaktapur Municipality and Madhyapur Municipalities on 18 and 23 January 2015
respectively. Similar meetings were held with Management Committee of Ram Mandir on 20
December 2015 and 3 January 2016 with the objective to avoid land acquisition around Ram
Mandir. Minute of Meeting is attached in Annex-1
During the walk over survey of interceptors, informal discussions and consultations were
held with farmers present in the field and disclosed project information. They were also
informed the possibilities of some disturbances and crop losses that might take place during
construction works. None of the persons met expressed objections to the proposed works to
be implemented. Further consultation will be carried out with local people and their
organizations and other stakeholders in due course after CAPC on board. Appropriate tools,
checklist, etc will be prepared for consultation and discussion program.
Table 5: Summary of Public Consultations:
Date/Month Locatio
n
No. of Participan
ts
Type of Participants
Topics Discussed Issues Raised/
Findings
3 January 2016
Ram Mandir, Bhaktapu
M-13 F- 2 -do- Interceptor laying at Ram Mandir periphery. Different
The management committee proposed
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Date/Month Locatio
n
No. of Participan
ts
Type of Participants
Topics Discussed Issues Raised/
Findings
r options discussed. Interceptor laying out site the courtyard along adjacent ghat.if feasible.
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7. Environmental Safeguards Activities for Kathmandu Valley Wastewater
Management Project (KVWMP)
The project is classified category B for environment. An initial environmental examination
(IEE) and environmental management plan were prepared and disclosed in accordance with
ADB‘s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). An environmental assessment and review
framework was prepared to guide the environmental assessment of pilot decentralized
wastewater treatment systems. The IEE and the environmental management plan is updated,
submitted to ADB and incorporated into contract documents of each packages. The IEE
shows substantial net positive environmental benefit including
(i) improved wastewater management to safeguard public health, and
(ii) cleaner waterways and urban environment through increased sewage
treatment.
Additional measures will betaken during sewer network pipe laying stage within roads
passing through heritage are as to ensure there are no impacts during construction.
Permission from the Department of Archaeology will be obtained prior to commencement of
construction, particularly in Patan and Durbar Squares.
Measures to manage any impacts pertaining to slope stability, erosion, and sedimentation will
be implemented prior to laying interceptors along the rivers. Aspart of the detailed design of
the new WWTPs, air quality dispersion modeling is conducted and designed to cover all the
primary treatment unit to ensure odor management measures are incorporated into the
environmental monitoring system. In addition, perimeter buffers zone left for plantation of
trees along the boundaries of the WWTPs to minimize odors released from the premises. To
ensure optimal operations of WWTPs at all times, safety plans will be developed during the
detailed design of WWTPs by the DBO contractor and will be implemented during construction &
operation.
The PID, with assistance from the DSC - 04 isdoingthe following activities:
(i) screen all sub- projects for environmental impacts and categorization;
(ii) IEE/ EMP is updated based on detailed design of interceptor and wastewater
treatment plants;
(iii) EMPs are included in bidding documents and civil works contracts in the interceptors
and WWTPs;
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(iv) over sighting on environmental management aspects of the project and ensure EMPs
are implemented by DSC and contractors;
(v) facilitating and confirming overall compliance with all government rules and regulations
regarding forest and road permits as well as any other approvals as relevant;
(vi) will supervise and provide guidance to the contractors to properly carry out the
environmental assessments;
(vii) will consolidate quarterly environmental monitoring reports from DSC and submit
semi-annual monitoring report to ADB;
(viii) ensuring timely disclosure of final IEEs/ EMPs in locations and forms accessible to the
public;
(ix) conducting ongoing consultation with the community during implementation of the
project; nd
(x) establish a grievance redress mechanism for all the contract packages interceptor,
wastewater treatment plants and sewer networks.
Kathmandu Valley Wastewater Management Project is now entering in implementation phase.
The contract of Guheshwori Wastewater Treatment Plant (WW/TP/01) and Hanumante
Interceptor (WW/IS/01) have been awarded to the successful bidders. The contractors are in
mobilization process. Bidding for for wastewater treatment plant at Sallaghari, Kodku and
Dhobighat(WW/TP/02) and Manohara interceptor (WW/IS/02) has been completed and
Technical Evaluation Reports have been submitted for review and ADB's concurrence.
Remaining packages for the sewer networks are in design stages. At present, there are not
any field activities in the KVWMP and no environmental monitoring is going in the field.
Environmental management plan has been attached in all bid packages as an integral part of
the contract, After the contract award field monitoring activities will be carried out. The
environmental management plans for the interceptor and wastewater treatment plants are
attached in the report in Annex-5 and Annex-6
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Annexes
22
Annex - 1
Minutes of Meeting with Ram Mandir Management Committee for the laying of Interceptor
23
24
25
Annex 2: Public Notice of HPCIDBC about RoW of River
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Appendix 1: Public Notice of HPCIDBC about RoW of River
PROHIBITION NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION OF ANY STRUCTURES ON THE RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) OF THE RIVERS OF KATHMANDU VALLEY BY THE HIGH POWERED COMMITTEE FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF THE BAGMATI CIVILIZATION (HPCIDBC) (Notice published on 19 Asadh 2069 (3 July 2012) in the government daily newspaper Gorkhapatra)
This prohibition notice covers construction of any structures within the Right of Way (RoW) on the
following banks of rivers in Kathmandu Valley:
1. Bagmati, Bishnumati, and Manohara rivers—20 m from either side of the banks of the rivers.
2. Dhobikhola River—areas as fixed by the Dhobikhola project and 9 m from either side of the
banks of the river in non-project areas.
3. Nakkhu River-12 m from either side of the bank of the river.
4. Balkhu, Karmanasa, Kodku, Sangle, and Mahadev Rivers—12 m from either side of the banks of
the rivers.
5. Samakhusi and other rivers flowing in the valley— 4 m from either side of the banks of the rivers.
6. Hanumante Rivers—20 m from either side of the banks of the rivers.
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Appendix 1: Public Notice of HPCIDBC about RoW of River
Annex -3
From To Start End Start Complete
1
1.1 7+950 8+020 Right 67Pepsikola
Planning
Pepsikola
Planning2 01-Jun-16 03-Jun-16 Manohara R
1.2 8+210 8+920 Right 704Pepsikola
Planning
Pepsikola
Bridge18 04-Jun-16 21-Jun-16 Manohara R
1.3 10+640 10+870 Right 227Jadibuti Bridge
U/S
Jadibuti Bridge
D/S6 22-Jun-16 27-Jun-16 Manohara R
1.4 11+250 13+240 Right 1937 Eye Hospital Kodku 48 28-Jun-16 14-Aug-16 Manohara R
1.5 8+220 8+880 Left 618Pepsikola
Planning
Pepsikola
Bridge15 15-Aug-16 29-Aug-16 Manohara L U/S
1.6 10+480 11+670 Left 1152Near Sukumbasi
Tol
Manohara
Hanumante
Confluence
29 30-Aug-16 27-Sep-16 Manohara L U/S
1.7 11+670 12+740 Left 1133
Manohara
Hanumante
Confluence
Balkumari
Bridge U/S28 28-Sep-16 25-Oct-16 Manohara L D/S
1.8 12+790 13+240 Left 447Balkumari Bridge
U/SKodku 11 26-Oct-16 05-Nov-16 Manohara L D/S
6285 157
2
2.1 7+765 7+950 Right 179Near SunCity
Apartment
Pepsikola
Planning4 06-Nov-16 09-Nov-16 Manohara R
2.2 8+020 8+210 Right 187Pepsikola
Planning
Pepsikola
Planning5 10-Nov-16 14-Nov-16 Manohara R
2.3 8+920 10+640 Right 1722 Pepsikola BridgeJadibuti Bridge
U/S43 15-Nov-16 27-Dec-16 Manohara R
2.4 10+870 11+250 Right 375Jadibuti Bridge
D/SEye Hospital 9 28-Dec-16 05-Jan-17 Manohara R
2.5 7+765 8+220 Left 465Near SunCity
Apartment
Pepsikola
Planning12 06-Jan-17 17-Jan-17 Manohara L U/S
2.6 8+880 10+480 Left 1579 Pepsikola BridgeNear
Sukumbasi Tol39 18-Jan-17 25-Feb-17 Manohara L U/S
2.7 12+740 12+790 Left 50Balkumari Bridge
U/S
Balkumari
Bridge U/S1 26-Feb-17 26-Feb-17 Manohara L D/S
4557 113
10842 270Total Length Total Working Days
Phase 2- Activities
Total Length of Phase 2 Total Working Days for Phase 2
Phase 1- Activities
Total Length of Phase 1 Total Working Days for Phase 1
Annex-3 : Implementation of Resettlement Plan along the Manohara Interceptor
S.N
o. River Chainage River
bank
Interceptor
Length
Location No of
Days
Time FrameResettlement Activities Remarks
Page - 29
Annex - 5
Start Complete
1 Phase - 1
1.1
Wardwise IR committee formation & dissemination of
project information & training to the committee members
by CAPC
01-Mar-16 18-Apr-16 For whole Hanumante Interceptor
1.2Formation of grievance redress committee & dissemination
of project activities & Problems if any.23-Apr-16 29-Apr-16 For whole Hanumante Interceptor
1.30
Notification to remove the temporary structures
constructuted in the right of way of the Hanumate River for
Phase-2
22-Jul-16 30-Jul-16 For whole Hanumante Interceptor
2 Phase - 2 & 3
2.1Distribut crop compensation and compensation of shed &
toilet change 0+590 to 0+99008-Sep-16 19-Sep-16 Below the Brahmayani Temple
2.2
Finalize the land compensation1 (if required) & crop
compensation of the land near the Ram Mandir of Chanage
3+610 to 3+680 right bank of the Hanumante River
20-Sep-16 24-Sep-16
If necessary after the concluding meeting with Ram
Mandir Management Committee in Chainaga 3+660
to 3+680 right bank of Hanumante River
2.3
Distribut crop compensation and compensation of
temporary toilets, brickwall, fence, basketball court etc.
from change 3+060 to 3+990 left bank of Hanumante &
from Chanage 0+800 to 5+770 right bank of Hanumante
01-Oct-16 12-Nov-16 Down to Tara School up to Sallaghari Bridge
2.4Distribute land, crops & other compensation of the Land
near the Ram Mandir from chanage 3+610 to 3+68022-May-17 31-May-17
If necessary after the concluding meeting with Ram
Mandir Management Committee in Chainaga 3+660
to 3+680 right bank of Hanumante River
Resettlement Activities
Annex- 5 : Schedule for the Implementation of Resettlement Activities in Hanumante InterceptorS
.No
. Time FrameTarget Area
Page - 28
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Annex - 4
PROGRESS OF GENDER EQUALITY SOCIAL INCLUSION (GESI) ACTION PLAN
Activities Indicator and Targets Progress till IV
Quarter 2015
Responsibility Time
Output 1: Sewerage Network rehabilitated and expanded
1.1 Build community awareness and encourage
stakeholder participation through public education activities, consultations and information dissemination on good wastewater management practices, health and hygiene, and 3R‘s, etc. using various mechanisms such as mass media, Tole committees, Community Based Organizations (CBOs), women‘s and youth groups, vendor associations, labor union federations, schools, ad hoc political representative committees of municipalities, and ward citizen groups within project areas with a gender focus;
Effective pro-poor and gender-sensitive audio and visual materials developed and disseminated through mass media in Nepali language (radio & television, newspapers, leaflets, magazines, posters, hoardings, etc.) and other relevant means
At least 20% of total citizens participate (target: at least 30% of participants are women) during consultation sessions within Tole and wards; 50 consultations conducted every year (target: at least 15 in low-income areas and clusters of poor and socially- excluded residents)
At least 20 community mobilizers trained and employed (part-time) to engage with target communities and to raise awareness on public health, environment and project issues (target: at least 50% are women)
At least 50 orientation programs on wastewater management, good practices, 3R‘s and community health and hygiene conducted by community mobilizers every year to train members of communities (target: 50% participants are women)
Public education strategy involving school children developed and activities conducted in at least 50 schools every year (at least 30% are girls)
Public education activities conducted to cover all the core areas (target: 50% women)
Proper record of all consultations and activities prepared, including list of participants and photographs.
All these activities are being implemented only after the recruitment of Community Awareness Participant Consultant (CAPC)
PID
DSC
CAPC
Years 1-5
1.2 Disseminate information and consult regularly with communities to raise awareness about project activities such as objectives, activities, rationale and improvement of service delivery due to WWTPs, and sewer network works; and to
At least 20% of total citizens participate (target: at least 30% of participants are women) in activities conducted in areas where project-related activities are going on
Proper record of consultations and activities prepared,
All these activities are being implemented only after the recruitment of CAPC.
PID
DSC
CAPC
Years 1-5
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Activities Indicator and Targets Progress till IV
Quarter 2015
Responsibility Time
answer questions and address concerns including list of participants and photographs
1.3 Conduct consultations with affected groups
regarding compensation for land acquisition, resettlement and temporary displacement (including economic) ensuring that FHHs and other affected women are included and appropriately compensated.
All FHHs affected by the project assured of equal compensation (target: 100% women);
Affected households compensated by cash in joint accounts of husband and wife (wherever feasible).
All these activities are being implemented only after the recruitment of CAPC.
PID
DSC
CAPC
Years 1-5
1.4 Ensure individual household connection to sewer system for the poor, socially excluded households, and FHHs
58,850 new sewer connections (168,900 households) (target: 100% coverage of FHHs, poor and socially excluded households identified after socio-economic survey in relevant sewer area)
Not yet due PID
DSC
KUKL
Years 2-5
1.5 Include gender relevant clauses of core labor standards in the bidding documents (e.g., equal wages for work of equal value)
Relevant gender-specific clauses on core labor standards are included in bidding documents of all contracts and enforcement of these clauses included in the terms of reference of DSC
All bidding documents
are prepared as per ADB
Standard Bidding
Document (SBD).
PID
DSC
Years 1-5
1.6 Orient staff of PID, DSC, contractors and laborers on core labor standards including gender-related aspects (e.g., equal wages), intolerance for sexual harassment, occupational health and safety during construction, awareness on public perspective and work efficiency to reduce public grievances
All PID, DSC staff and contractors including laborers to be oriented on gender-related aspects of core labor standards
Women workers receive equal wages as men for work of equal value
Safety measures and separate women/men toilets exist in places of construction
All bidding documents
are prepared as per ADB
Standard Bidding
Document (SBD).
PID
DSC
CAPC
Years 1-2
1.7 Mobilize inclusive CAPC team for project information dissemination, community consultations, giving more focus on poor and socially excluded households and FHHs
PID to develop NGO selection criteria for proposal evaluation, including scores for inclusiveness and quality of methodology
PID
CAPC
Years 1-2
1.8 Employ local people as construction workers with priority to those living in low-income areas
Women are given equal employment opportunity (Target: 30% women)
Not yet due
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Activities Indicator and Targets Progress till IV
Quarter 2015
Responsibility Time
Output 2: Wastewater treatment plants modernized and expanded 2.1 Employ local people as workers and
operations staff in WWTPs with priority to those living in low-income areas and with equal opportunity for female workers.
Women are given equal employment opportunity (Target: 30% women)
Contractors to keep record of sex-disaggregated labor data (male and female)
Not yet due PID
DSC
CAPC
Years 2-5
Output 3: Capacities strengthened; and operational and financial reforms institutionalized 3.1 Form and operate customer grievance
redress committees in each KUKL branch Active grievance redress committees, comprising consumers and KUKL staff (target: with 30% women and fairly represented poor and socially excluded groups)
Not yet due PID
KUKL
Years 1-5
3.2 Provide GESI sensitization training/workshop to PID and KUKL staff. 50 staff of KUKL and PID trained every year (target: 50%
participants are women) Not yet due because of
no recruitment of
CAPC team
PID
DSC
Year 1
3.3 Collect and analyze sex-, caste- and ethnicity- disaggregated, and poor and FHH data in project monitoring and evaluation following the activities outlined in the GESI Action Plan and report accordingly
Data of poor, FHHs, and sex-, caste- and ethnicity- disaggregated beneficiaries collected, compiled, analyzed and reported in quarterly and annual progress reports and poverty mapping/socio-economic survey; GESI plan and project implementation refined based on the analysis
Not conducted because
of no recruitment of
CAPC team
PID
DSC
CAPC
Year 1-5
3.4 Provide qualified experts in PID Safeguards Unit and DSC to monitor implementation of GESI Action Plan and CAPP
A qualified sociologist deployed in PID
A qualified Social Development Specialist mobilised in DSC PID
PID
KUKL
Year 1-5
3.5 Establish customer care helpline to address questions related to the project.
An effective help line is functional in KUKL or PID
Calls received on the helpline are properly addressed Not yet due PID
KUKL
Year 1-5
CAPC=Community Awareness and Participation Consultant, CAPP=community awareness and participation plan, DSC=design, supervision and management consultant, FHHs= Female-
headed households refer to households without adult males (This includes households of widows, separated/divorcee women, unmarried women, and women whose husbands have gone abroad
for long term jobs. Reference to FHHs will include both de jure and de facto FHHs), GESI=gender equality and social inclusion, KUKL=Kathmandu UpatyakaKhanepani Limited,
KV=Kathmandu Valley, NGO=nongovernment organization, PID=Project Implementation Directorate, and WWTP=waste water treatment plant.
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Annex - 5 Environmental ManagementandMonitoring Plan for Design & Preconstruction Phase
red Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility
DESIGN PHASE
Soil erosion and slope instability
Incorporate drainage systeminfinaldesign
Reviewifdetaileddrainage systemswithplans have beendesigned
None
Design document, Technical specifications
Twice(once after firstdraftand oncebefore final approval)
DSC/KUKL/PIDexperts asrequired and Contractor
Floodingand earthquake
Design ofsewerage network using flood data and designedas an underground system. Sufficientdrainage at WWTPs.Wastewater infrastructuretobe designed asper Nepal‟searthquakecodes and standards
Reviewifwastewater infrastructurehasbeen designed asper appropriate standardsand codes
Design considerations
Design document, Technical specifications
Twice(once after firstdraftand oncebefore final approval)
DSC/KUKL/PID experts asrequired and Contractor
Sludge disposal
Incorporationofoptimum sludgereductionusing digestors&gasificationin design for power generation.
Reviewif designsfor sludgemanagementhave beenmade
Design considerations
Design document, Technical specifications
Twice(once after firstdraftand oncebefore final approval)
DSC/KUKL/PIDexperts asrequired and Contractor
Odor emission Conduct airquality dispersionmodellingduringdesign ofplants to determineodor control measures and equipment. Incorporate appropriate environmentalbuffers to bemaintainedalongthe periphery oftheWWTPs
Air qualitymodellingresults andanalysis. Reviewif design ofWWTPincludeodorcontrol measures
Design considerations
Design document, Technical specifications
Twice(once after firstdraftand oncebefore final approval)
DSC/KUKL/PIDexperts asrequired and Contractor
Health and safetyof communityand workers
Preparetrainingmanuals inNepali(or local languages) with notesand sketchesonCommunity HealthandSafetyand PotentialOccupational HealthandSafety
Reviewinformationfor errorsandquality
None Notesand sketches
Twice(once after firstdraftand oncebefore final approval)
Environment Management Plan (EMP) with Mitigation Measures of Interceptor Packages
Project Stage
Project Activity Potential Environmental
Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures
Institutional Responsibility
Cost (NRs.)
Construction Phase
Construction Activity
Earthworks
Soil erosion and slope instability due to topsoil stripping and excavation for trenches
Separate stockpiling of topsoil for further use; spoil disposal at designated and stabilized sites; compact the excavated areas‟ backfill and include replacement of topsoil; adopt cut and fill approach; avoid work during the rainy
Contractors/DSC Contractor
cost
Surface water discharges to local drainage from trench construction
Season as much as possible; do mulching to stabilize exposed areas; use bioengineering techniques (e.g, re-vegetating areas promptly); provide channels and ditches for post-construction flows; line steep channels and slopes (e.g. use of jute matting); prevent off-site sediment transport using settlement ponds, silt fences. Dispose of excess materials in designated areas
Use settling basins at reservoir sites; use straw to filter small discharges; do routine inspection and monitoring of larger discharges to water courses. Excavation dewatering to use settlement tanks.
Runoff from construction areas including stockpiled materials
Use temporary bunds and catchment basins. Grade soil/sand stockpiles to prevent erosion.
Excavation and laying of pipeline/ siphons at river crossings could impact the river water quality and ecosystem.
Do construction in the dry season only; use river diversions with bundings; give prior notification of construction activities, schedule and affected areas including anticipated effects in river sections
Interception and interference with localized groundwater flows due to deep excavations.
Bund local wells, springs, and irrigation canals from temporary spoil dumps; monitor local wells and spring fed spouts or kuwas particularly downhill of reservoir excavations, including temporary supply provided if flow is affected; provide permeable base and side backfill at deeply excavated reservoir sites or an alternate source of drinking water at the existing location.
Quarrying from river bed
Change in river hydrology and morphology
Do not allow quarrying/mining activities in river/streams to extract construction materials and change the river cross sections and longitudinal profiles.
Contractors/DSC Contractor
cost
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Project Stage
Project Activity Potential Environmental
Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures
Institutional Responsibility
Cost (NRs.)
Dumping of waste in the river Construction of toilets in the camps Storing of materials and dumping of excess materials in the project area Handling of toxic materials
Water and land pollution Provide designated areas with collection bins for wastes. Provide toilet facilities and prohibit open defecation. Prohibit washing of vehicles next to rivers and streams. Ensure site is well-signed indicating the restrictions. Store construction aggregates, hazardous and toxic materials, lubricating, oils and used batteries in safe areas and away from any drainage leading to water bodies; have designated bunded areas for storage. Dispose of any wastes generated by construction activities in designated areas. Provide training to workforce on safe handling of toxic materials and occupational health and safety measures during construction. Use personal protective equipment at all times while on site
Contractors/DSC Contractor
cost
Quarrying operations Movement of vehicles Operation of crusher Earthworks Stockpiling of construction waste and construction materials
Air quality deterioration Dust suppression on roads or at open sites by sprinkling water as required at regular intervals. Cover earth stockpiles using plastic sheets or cement jute bags. Use tarpaulins to cover sand and other loose materials during transport. Limit vehicle speed to 10-15 km/hr; site to be signed specifying speed limits. Ensure that vehicles comply with the National Vehicle Mass Emission Standards, 2056 BS. Do regular maintenance of vehicles. Provide ventilation in confined working areas.
Contractors/DSC Contractor
cost
Movement of vehicles Operation of crusher
Noise and vibration Monitor noise levels regularly at site to meet the noise standards Fit mufflers in vehicles to control noise. Limit the speed of vehicles.
Contractors/DSC Contractor
cost
Construction of project structures
Vegetation clearance Damages to fisheries and aquatic ecology of riverbeds and habitats.
Cut only trees that are marked and have been approved by the Department of Forestry. Plant and rear tree saplings at the rate of 25 saplings for each felled tree. Do construction during dry season only and use river diversions and bunding work sections.
Contractors/DSC Contractor
cost
Reinstatement of damaged community services and infrastructures.
Reinstatement of community services and infrastructures
Compensate or reinstate/relocate community assets that are disturbed such as irrigation canals, electricity poles, telephone lines, drinking water pipes, sewerage lines, roads, etc. to the satisfaction of the people. Coordinate with concerned utilities, local people, design maps of the area with utilities and emergency response plans (develop
KVWSMB/KUKL/Contractor/DSC
KVWSMB cost
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and include an emergency response plan/template that includes notification and reporting protocols)
Project Stage
Project Activity Potential Environmental
Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures
Institutional Responsibility
Cost (NRs.)
Influx of outside workforce, money, and unwanted activities.
Increase in crime and community stress
Prohibit gambling and alcohol consumption in contractors‟ camp sites. Instruct the workforce to respect the local cultures, traditions, rights, etc. Provide security in contractors‟ camps.
KVWSMB/KUKL/Contractor
Contractor cost
Project activities relating to health and safety issues at work areas
Health and hygiene (unsafe working conditions, accidents, fire hazard, transmission of communicable diseases, etc.)
Provide regular health checkups, sanitation and hygiene, health care, and control of epidemic diseases to the workforce. Launch awareness programs concerning human trafficking and the possibility of spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS using brochures, posters, and signboards. Provide insurance to workers and training in occupational health and safety. Give importance to community health and safety:
Provide alternate potable water supply during maintenance works and notify the public in advance
Prevent pollution of air in agricultural land, vegetation, and human settlements due to dust and vehicular emissions.
Avoid wastewater pollution on land, humans, receiving waters, and the environment.
Minimize nuisance due to traffic noise and vibrations. Prevent nuisance from odors and noise from wastewater treatment
plants. Avoid traffic accidents and traffic jams. Prevent the possibility of accidents to the people of the community due to
trench excavations. Make available first aid kits, ambulance and fire extinguishers in camp
sites. Make available protection gears to all construction workers and compensate for the loss of life or any type of injuries.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Injury to a member of the public during pipe delivery
Provide fencing and/or barricades as per site risk assessment. Apply signage and pedestrian control. Devise and implement system for site inspection and security. Ensure security and equipment necessary to minimise vandalism.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Traffic can cause personal injury to the public, contractors, and employees; and vehicle accidents.
Develop a traffic control plan and keep areas clean and clear of obstacles.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
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Project Stage
Project Activity Potential Environmental
Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures
Institutional Responsibility
Cost (NRs.)
Slips, trips and falls, strains and sprains; manual handling of injuries such as back damage
Conduct site inspection to ensure access/space is adequate for the task activities.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Existing underground services can cause explosion, electrocution, and damage
Inform site in-charge before digging/excavation; check relevant authority (e.g. power, water, telephone) records for existing location of services. If in doubt use the experienced service of people in the locality.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Excavation by plant and equipment will create noise, falling objects, damage to existing surfaces, material spillage, and injuries by moving parts.
Operations of plant by licensed personnel. Use personal protective equipment–hardhat, high visibility vest, hearing protection etc. Maintain a safety working area clear of any clutter etc. Around the moving plant. Protect surfaces from plant movements. Ensure plant noise control. Maintain cleanup equipment on site. Maintain (specified) spillagecontrol equipment. Employ observers where possible.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Falling objects during storage of materials during excavation.
No materials to be placed or stacked near the edge of any excavation. No load to be placed or moved near the edge of the excavation where it is likely to cause collapse of side of work. No load handling/movement across excavation. No rollable objectsstored uphill from excavation.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Overhead and underground power cables can cause electrocution during excavation.
Determine location of underground services. If underground power cables are located in the vicinity, exercise extreme care while excavating. Consider any restriction on kinds of tools and equipment that may be required and comply with the requirements. Liaise with relevant authority.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Sloping ground can cause the falling of rolling objects.
Maintain good housekeeping (remove debris, trip hazards, site tidiness). Select locations to minimize potential for movement. Stack materials at level below excavation. Secure/retain potential falling/rolling objects.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Trench collapse and falling objects.
Support / bench / batter excavation. Keep safe distance from edge of trench (at least 0.6 m away from sides of trench depending on soil type and conditions to be decided by DSC during detailed design and to be barricade/fenced to debar the public). Materials not to be placed or stacked near the edge of trench. No load to be placed or moved near the edge of trench where it is likely to cause collapse of the trench. All trenches to have safety barricades when left open for a period of time.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
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Project Stage
Project Activity Potential Environmental
Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures
Institutional Responsibility
Cost (NRs.)
Provide submersible pump to dewater trenches where ground is water-charged. Use personal protective equipment. No load/personnel movement across trench.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Falling into trenches Install a shoring system. Where possible backfill trenches. Erect 1.8 metre (min) security fence if open excavation is to be left unattended, or cover open excavation with steel plating if left unattended. No personnel movement across trench.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Other risks associated with confined spaces such as gases etc.
Where trench/conduit is considered to be a confined space, use experienced trained personnel. No smoking and use of mobile phone use, and avoid sparking.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Trip hazard; dust–eye injury; environmental damage due to storage of fill.
Provide necessary environmental protection measures: Secure fill stockpile. Provide a dedicated area for fill. Watering of material. Provide necessarypersonalprotective equipment to workers. Cover /fill when unattended or unable to be watered.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Manual handling (shovelling) can cause strains and sprains, injuries such as back damage, injuries due to lifting pipes and swinging loads
Correct manual handling techniques. Provide adequate rest periods, allowed job rotation, minimize repetitious twisting and shovelling. Use mechanical aids where possible. Maintain control of loads when lifting and moving. Carry pipes close to ground while moving if mechanical aid is used.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Contaminated soil can cause impact on health of persons.
Use protective clothes/shoes/gloves. Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Defective materials can cause injuries
Visual inspection of materials by experienced persons. Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Storage of hazardous materials can cause injuries and illnesses.
Handling and storage to be done carefully under guidance. Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Earth mounds can cause engulfment and dust can cause eye injuries.
Control operation of mobile plant by competent person. Watering of material. Control slopes. Delineate earth mounds. Put up warning signage. Cover earth mounds when unattended or unable to be watered.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
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Project Stage
Project Activity Potential Environmental Impacts
Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional
Responsibility Cost
(NRs.)
Personal injury due to working plant and equipment.
Maintain a safe distance from working plant. Wear personalprotectiveequipment including high visibility clothing and hard hat, etc. Put up perimeter fencing Place trained personnel on the look-out. Have a first aid kit at the site.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Public hazards due to inadequate compaction, construction refuse, and inadequate re-surfacing during site restoration.
Compaction to specified international standard (backfill shall be compacted to a dry density of not less than 90% of the maximum dry density); clear site of debris and refuse; re-surface without leaving gaps or uneven surfaces and erect fence around hazardous areas until they are safe and restored.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Inadequate training, consultation, planning and improvisation can cause task-specific injuries due to inexperience, inadequate consultation or failure to provide required equipment.
All personnel on-site should be trained and kept aware, and should be suitably qualified. Provide competent supervision to be on-site.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Weather conditions (e.g. hot, cold, wet, flooding/inundation, high winds) can cause dehydration and dizziness.
Supply adequate drinking water in the work area.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Slippery surfaces can cause slips and falls.
Wear non-slip safety footwear in all work sites. Ensure extreme care when working in wet and slippery areas. Personnel should never run on worksite.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Untidy site can cause slips and fall, particularly when site is unattended.
Keep worksite clean and tidy at all times, free from clutter and rubbish. Store materials in designated areas as specified in site plans
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Public safety make be at risk due to pipes or drums accidentally rolling onto the roadway causing an accident or may be rolled by unauthorised persons particularly when site is unattended causing injury to persons.
All materials to be secured by blocks or wedges, sandbags or other means. All pipes not laid during the course of a day are to be returned to the stockpile and secured.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
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Project Stage
Project Activity Potential Environmental
Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures
Institutional Responsibility
Cost (NRs.)
Public safety may be at risk due to improper storage of plant.
Store/park plant and equipment off site and in a secure area. Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Nuisance due to excavated soil. Deterioration of air quality due to dust.
Provide for safe disposal and re-use of excavated soil. Remove waste soil as soon as it is excavated. Sprinkle water to avoid dust. Contractors/DSC
/KVWSMB/KUKL Contractor
cost
Soil erosion, silt runoff, and settling of street surfaces. Water could get polluted, land values degraded and be a nuisance to pedestrians. Street surfaces would settle, bringing about ponding of water.
Precautionary measures should be taken during construction such as backfilling of excavated trenches. Construction activities should be, as far as possible and avoided during the rainy season. Provide temporary diversions and sign boards for pedestrians.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Local residents and sites of social/cultural importance may be disturbed by noise, dust and impede access
Carry out the work as quickly as possible to minimize disturbances. Consult residents; inform them of work in advance. Erect “work to commence” and “work in progress” signage. Contractors/DSC
/KVWSMB/KUKL Contractor
cost
Pollution of water distributed can cause health hazards.
Place water distribution pipes away from sewers to avoid infiltration of sewage (the bottom of the water service pipe must be at least 0.3 m above the top of the sewer line to avoid seepage with the water pipe above the sewer)
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Dislocation of archaeological artifacts, if any
Loss of archaeological and cultural sites Finding of any archaeological artifact during excavation works.
Protect archaeological and cultural sites, use manual digging, and avoid heavy equipment during the digging of trenches for the laying of pipes in sensitive areas. Inform theChief District Officer who has to report the findings in writing to the Department of Archaeology within 35 days, according to the Ancient Monuments Protection Act, 1956 and Rules, 1989.
Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL
Contractor cost
Arrange for onsite “grievance handling” through the use of liaison officers. Undertake trench closure and facilitate surface rehabilitation or pavingas quickly as feasible.
DSC = Design and Supervision Consultant, DWEC = District Wage Evaluation Committee, IEE = initial environment examination, KUKL = Kathmandu UpatyakaKhanepani Limited, KVWSMB = Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Management Board, MOEST = Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology, PID = Project Implementation Directorate, WWTP = wastewater treatment plant.
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Annex -
Environment Management Plan (EMP) with Mitigation Measures of WWTP Packages
Impacts /
Project
Activities
Management Plan
Impacts due to Mitigating Measures Parameters to be
monitored
Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility
CONTRACTORS DESIGN PHASE
stoppage of
existing
WWTP
Minimum stoppage planned Work plan should be
properly prepared
Soil erosion
and slope
instability
Incorporatedrainage system in final
design
Review if detailed
drainage systems
with plans have been
designed
Contractor
Sludge disposal Incorporation of optimum sludge
reduction using anaerobic digestion
in design for power generation.
Review if designs for
sludge management
have been made
Contractor
Health and
safety of
community and
workers
Prepare training manuals in Nepali
(or local languages) with notes and
sketches on Community Health and
Safety and Potential Occupational
Health and Safety
Review information
for errors and quality
Contractor
Treatment plant
inefficiency
Develop and Implement HACCP
plans as part of the O&M manuals
and provide in Nepali with sketches
and regular training to the staff
Operation of plant as
per HACCP Plan and
O&M Manual.
Operational reports
(including incidence
reports)
Audit of HACCP Plans
and O&M manuals
(Audit reports)
Submission of
operational reports
Contractor
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Impacts /
Project
Activities
Management Plan
Impacts due to Mitigating Measures Parameters to be
monitored
Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility
PRE-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Permits and
Approval
Obtain required permits and
approval for disruption of existing
wastewater treatment plant during
construction
Ensure work plan
such that no
disruptions to
WWTP are planned
Contractor
Lack of public
consultations
and awareness
programs
Develop and implement a project
communications plan to make the
stakeholders feel they are part of the
project and it belongs to them.
Implementation of
communications plan
throughout the
project.
Arrange meetings,
workshops and group
discussions to
disseminate project
final designs, plans
and activities
Audit of
communications plan
(Audit reports)
Number of meetings,
awareness programs
held
Project sites Bi-annually
for the first 2
years of the
project then
annually in O
& M period
Contractor
Workforce
camps
Establish temporary workforce
camps with sanitary amenities at
designated sites only
Ensure temporary
workforce camps are
established within
designed area with
sanitary facilities and
first aid facilities
Visual inspections of
wastewater disposal,
solid waste
management, noise and
air pollution, health of
workforce, potable
drinking water,
kerosene availability
Project site Monthly Contractor
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
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Impacts /
Project
Activities
Management Plan
Impacts due to Mitigating Measures Parameters to be
monitored
Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility
Job opportunity Employ local people (not under age
16).
Settle wage rate based on DWEC
and provide the list of employees to
DSC
Number of local
persons employed,
number of under-
aged people
employed. Whether
the wage rate is at
par with DWEC
List of employees ,
nationality, age of
employees, wages
Project site During
construction
every month
Contractor
Change in
hydrology and
morphology of
streams and
rivers
Quarrying/mining activities in
river/streams for extraction of
construction materials shall not be
done so as to change the river cross
sections and longitudinal profiles.
Cross sections of
river before
construction and
during construction
upstream (at the
quarry site, upstream
and downstream) and
river discharge
Cross-section of river;
Visual inspection,
discussion with locals,
discharge
measurements and
photographs before and
during construction
Quarrying/mining
Sites in river
course
During
construction
every month
Contractor
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Impacts /
Project
Activities
Management Plan
Impacts due to Mitigating Measures Parameters to be
monitored
Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility
Soil erosion
and slope
stabilization
Separate stockpiling of topsoil for
further use; spoil disposal at
designated and stabilized sites;
excavated areas’ backfill to be compacted and include replacement
of topsoil; avoid work during the
rainy season as much as possible;
mulching to stabilize exposed areas;
use bioengineering techniques (e.g.
re-vegetating areas promptly);
provide channels and ditches for
post-construction flows; lining of
steep channels and slopes (e.g. use
of jute matting); prevent off-site
sediment transport using settlement
ponds, silt fences
Use of settling basins at reservoir
sites; use of straw for filtering of
small discharges; routine inspection
and monitoring of larger discharges
to water courses.
Use of temporary bunds; use of
catchment basins below steep
reservoir sites.
Construction to be done in the dry
season only; use of river diversions
Drainages systems
Stockpiling of top
soil for its re-use
Bio-engineering
measures
Management of
excessivespoil
materials
Site drawings showing
drainage system in
project sites. Visual
inspections,
photographs and the
local people’s views if excavation and other
site works have caused
soil erosion;
stockpiling of
excavated soils have
been done or not
(logbook on
transportation of excess
spoil materials from
the site); whether
spoils have been
disposed in approved
areas or not and
whether the contractor
has taken mitigation
measures or not (site
plan showing areas for
disposal
Number of trees or
saplings planted
Project Site During
construction
(Weekly)
Contractor
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Impacts /
Project
Activities
Management Plan
Impacts due to Mitigating Measures Parameters to be
monitored
Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility
with bundings. Local wells and
springs to be bunded from
temporary spoil dumps; local wells
and spring fed spouts or kuwas to be
monitored particularly downhill of
excavations plus temporary supply
provided if flow is affected;
permeable base and side backfill
required at deeply excavated sites or
an alternate source of drinking water
provided at the existing location.
Site operations log
book (to determine if
construction works is
being carried out in the
wet or dry season).Log
book of water delivery
to people being served.
Water
pollution
Avoid camping facilities within
clear water supply rivers
Provide designated areas with
collection bins for wastes.
Provide safe toilets and septics tanks
in site
Prohibit open defecation in open
areas.
Storage of construction aggregates,
hazardous, and toxic materials in
safe areas and disposal of chemical
containers, packaging materials,
plastic bags etc.
Prohibit washing of vehicles next to
Water quality and
health status of
workers before and
during construction.
Site plan of camp
facilities showing
nearby receptors,
toilet
facilities/ablution
blocks.
Site plan showing
designated storage
areas, list of
chemicals on site;
Baseline water quality
of receiving water
(complete physical,
chemical and
bacteriological tests).
Inspection of site plans,
distance of camping
facility from drainage
areas (at least 100m);
number of
toilets/ablution blocks
provided; audit of
training plan,
inspection of signage
Streams and
rivers, Project
sites and camps
Once in a
month
Contractor
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Impacts /
Project
Activities
Management Plan
Impacts due to Mitigating Measures Parameters to be
monitored
Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility
rivers and streams.
Provide training to workforce on
safe handling of toxic materials and
OHS measures during construction.
Recover used oil and lubricants and
reuse or remove from the sites.
Storage areas for fuels and
lubricants should be away from any
drainage leading to water bodies. All
fuel use areas e.g. generator must
have drip basins installed to prevent
any leakages and recycled. All
fuelling, repairing and maintenance
work should be done on a concrete
surface provided with a catch tank
that can be cleaned and all spilled
fuel recovered and recycled.
prohibition/restrictive
signage at the
construction sites.
OHS training plan
and material safety
data sheets (MSDS)
on site at all times
Oil and lubricant
spill prevention
measures
and MSDS,
health/clinic reports of
workers.
Observation of fuelling
and generator areas
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Impacts /
Project
Activities
Management Plan
Impacts due to Mitigating Measures Parameters to be
monitored
Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility
Air Quality Dust suppression on roads or at open
sites by sprinkling water as required
at regular intervals.
Cover earth stockpiles using plastic
sheets or cement jute bags.
Limit vehicle speed.
See that vehicles comply with the
National Vehicle Mass Emission
Standards, 2056 BS. Regular
maintenance of vehicles.
Provide ventilation in confined
working areas.
Operation of dust
suppression tanks,
sprinklers on site
Stockpiles covered
with appropriate
sheeting.
Vehicle maintenance
records; renewal of
“green stickers”. Ventilators in
confined spaces
Visual inspection if
water is sprinkled or
not; logbook of
operation of dust
suppression trucks.
Photographs of
stockpiles, visual
inspection reports
Check maintenance
records and “green stickers”. Inspection reports of
site plans and no of
ventilators (meets
international
standards).Site
drawings showing
location of ventilators,
no of ventilators
Project location
During
construction/
every week
Contractor
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Impacts /
Project
Activities
Management Plan
Impacts due to Mitigating Measures Parameters to be
monitored
Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility
Noise level and
vibration
Monitoring of noise levels regularly
at site.
Fit mufflers in vehicles to control
noise.
Limit the speed s of vehicles.
Ban the use of power horns in
vehicles.
Regular maintenance of equipment.
Prohibit the operation of crushing
plants and construction vehicles
between 7 PM to 6 AM.
Compensate the damages caused by
vibrations.
Baseline noise level
Adoption of noise
level control
measures as
specified; vehicles
with mufflers
installed or not;
speed limit signage
erected; maintenance
schedule of
equipment; operation
log of crushing
plants.
Nearby
structures/buildings
in construction areas.
Sound level (DBA);
feedback/complaints
from nearby residents;
number of vehicles
installed with mufflers;
number of vehicles
with/without power
horns; number of speed
limit signage at the
project site; inspection
reports/photographs of
nearby
buildings/structures for
cracks before/during
construction
Project Site
Every week
Contractor
Waste
management
Store all materials, toxic, non-toxic
and hazardous materials in safe
place (warehouse).
Collect, segregate and dispose waste
at designated areas
Waste management
plan
Log of collection and
disposal of waste
from the site
Check amount of solid
waste generated and if
solid waste
management is carried
out efficiently.
Audit of waste
management plans;
inspection of disposal
areas/site plan
drawings, photographs
Project site During the
construction
period
Contractor
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Impacts /
Project
Activities
Management Plan
Impacts due to Mitigating Measures Parameters to be
monitored
Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility
etc.
Vegetation
Clearance
Provide LPG/kerosene to workforce.
Stockpile the felled trees and take
permission from concerned authority
for its use
Plant and rear tree saplings at the
rate of 25 saplings for each felled
tree.
Cutting of only the
specified and marked
trees; use of timber
and wood;
availability of
LPG/kerosene;
plantation @ 25 tree
saplings per cut tree
Permits for tree
felling and its use
Check records of trees
cut and planted;
whether LPG/kerosene
is available in camp
sites.
Photographs, expiry
date of permits and
number of permits etc.
Project Site
Regularly Contractor
Damaged
infrastructures
and services
Reinstate/relocate community assets
that are disturbed such as irrigation
canals, electricity poles, telephone
lines, drinking water pipes, sewerage
lines, roads, etc. to the a standard as
before and/ or better.
Reinstatement of
structurally damaged
infrastructures like
temples, bridges,
irrigation channels,
electricity poles,
telephone lines,
drinking water pipes,
sewers, access roads,
cracks in buildings
etc.
Field observation to
visually assess if
disturbed community
assets are reinstated.
Design drawings and
technical specifications
showing areas for
potential reinstatement,
photographs before and
after construction in
sensitive areas etc.;
emergency response
plans
Project Site Once
construction
in the area is
over.
Contractor
Crime and Prohibit gambling and alcohol Situation of social Crime records and Project Location Once a month Contractor
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Impacts /
Project
Activities
Management Plan
Impacts due to Mitigating Measures Parameters to be
monitored
Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility
community
stress
consumption in camp sites.
Instruct the outside workforce to
respect the local cultures, traditions,
rights etc.
Provide security in camps
disharmony
Awareness program.
Workers/ Staff
conduct policy
causes; camp issues;
enforcement of
remedies; security
situation in camps.
Audit of staff/ workers
conduct policy
Once a month
Health and
hygiene
Provide regular health check-ups,
sanitation and hygiene, training in
community health and safety, OHS
measures, health care, and control of
epidemic diseases to the workforce.
Launch awareness programs
concerning human trafficking and
the possibility of spread of STDs
and HIV/AIDS using brochures,
posters, and signboards.
Make available first aid kits,
ambulance and fire extinguishers in
camp sites.
The use of safety
equipment by
workforce
The provision of
health measures and
training
Awareness program
Signs and posters
Compensation for
health
Health records; records
of outbreak of diseases;
maintenance of health
clinic; health
complaints; number of
awareness programs
launched; number of
persons trained.
Project Site Every week Contractor
Archaeological
and cultural
heritage sites
Protect archaeological and cultural
heritage sites:
In case of relocation, consult the
local community
Inform the Chief District Officer (
Surveys and
discussion with local
residents and
community
Notification to CDO
Field observation of
archaeological and
cultural sites and
number of chance finds
to authorities.
Project site Every month
Contractor
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Activities
Management Plan
Impacts due to Mitigating Measures Parameters to be
monitored
Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility
incase of chance finds) who has to
report the findings in writing to the
Department of Archaeology within
35 days, according to the Ancient
Monuments Protection Act, 1956
and Rules, 1989.
Use manual labour for digging
trenches and avoid heavy equipment
and pneumatic drills.
and Department of
Archaeology before
works are to begin
Availability of
workers and
equipment to
undertake the works
No. of notifications
sent and meeting
minutes/ letters of
correspondence
Design and technical
specification
documents specifying
requirements. No of
workers available etc.
Traffic
Management
Develop a traffic plan to minimize
traffic flow interference from
construction activities.
Advance local public notification of
construction activities, schedule,
routing, and affected areas including
road closures.
Erect signage in Nepali and English
languages.
Use of steel plates or other
temporary across trench facilities in
key areas such as foot trails or
livestock routes; arrange for
pedestrian access and sidewalks and
parking areas.
Arrange for night-time construction
Working schedules
and traffic plans.
Information about
construction schedule
to the local people
Visual observation of
traffic; complaints
from travellers and
locals; existence of
signage and
effectiveness of speed
control and diversion
measures.
Project site Every week Contractor
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Management Plan
Impacts due to Mitigating Measures Parameters to be
monitored
Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility
for activities in congested/ heavy
day-time traffic areas.
Undertake trench closure and
facilitate rehabilitation as quickly as
feasible.
Operation Phase
Discharge of
industrial
wastes to WW
treatment
System
Train workers in OHS hazards and
provide PPE; monitor illegal
discharge of industrial wastes to the
system and enforce strict regulations
in coordination with the Ministry of
Environment, Science and
Technology
Observation;
implementation of
training plans, OHS
policy,
implementation of
trade waste policy.
Monitoring at the
inlet of WWTPs for
electrical
conductivity and DO
using online
instrumentation.
Visual observation,
audit of training plan,
OHS policy and trade
waste policy.
EC (for electrical
conductivity), mg/L
(for DO)
Nearby Industries
Once a month
Contractor
Wastewater
release
Treat wastewater to meet the
effluent standards before releasing it
to natural surface sources; regular
Quality of treated
wastewater thatwill
be released to river
Influent BOD/COD,
pH, TSS, T, heavy
metals; effluent
At the WWTP
outlet and
downstream of
Regularly
during
operation
Contractor
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Impacts due to Mitigating Measures Parameters to be
monitored
Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility
monitoring the quality of the treated
wastewater and that of the receiving
water.
(TSS, BOD5, and
heavy metals in mg/l;
pH, T (0C) as
mentioned in Annex
3)
BOD/COD, pH, TSS
and heavy metals;
stream water quality
(TSS, T, BOD/COD,
pH)
wastewater
release
(fortnightly)
Overflow
flooding
Careful operation of wastewater
system according to the Operation
Manual and HACCPP; provide
stand-by generators for pumping
stations.
To ensure O&M, training of
operators to be provided for regular
inspection, cleaning and
maintenance of plant and sewers.
Standby generators in
operating conditions
with sufficient fuel
(the diesel generator
is the second backup
power. The first is
the power generated
from the digestion
plant. The constant
source of electricity
supply, if available
will also be used).
Emergency response
procedures have to
be developed and
implemented. .
Operation and
maintenance
schedules
Trainings conducted
Visual observation
Audit of O&M manual,
schedules, HACCP
plans.
No of incident reports
Treatment plants Once a month
Contractor
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Impacts due to Mitigating Measures Parameters to be
monitored
Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility
Health and
safety
Provide trainings to workers on
OHS
Number of trainings
given
Quizzes and
interviews, audit of
OHS policy, number of
workers participated
etc.
Plant sites Once a month Contractor
DSC = Design and Supervision Consultant, DWEC = District Wage Evaluation Committee, IEE = initial environment examination, KUKL =
Kathmandu UpatyakaKhanepani Limited, KVWSMB = Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Management Board, MOEST = Ministry of