Environmental Monitoring Report
Project No. 34418-023 Semi-annual Report (July-December 2021) January 2022
Bangladesh: Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project – Additional Financing
Prepared by Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) for the Asian Development Bank.
This semi-annual environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.
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GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
Ministry of Water Resources
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SEMI-ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REPORT
[Period July-December 2021]
FOR
Bangladesh: Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management
Project- Additional Financing
Bangladesh Water Development Board
The Netherlands Bangladesh
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Background ............................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Sub-project areas.................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Environmental Category as per ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 ............................... 8
1.4 Environmental Category of each subproject as per National Laws and Regulations ............ 8
1.5 Reporting Period ..................................................................................................................... 8
1.6 Brief description of subprojects ............................................................................................... 8
Phase-1 Subproject areas of Narail and Chenchuri Beel ....................................................... 8
1.6.2 Rehabilitation of water infrastructure and WMO development for Additional Financing ...... 10
1.6.3 IWM/Feasibility studies ......................................................................................................... 18
1.7 Monitoring Requirements ...................................................................................................... 18
1.8 Changes in Project Scope .................................................................................................... 18
Compliance with National Statutory Environmental Requirement ................................................ 19
Compliance with Environmental Management Plan ..................................................................... 21
Environmental Monitoring based on EMP ............................................................................ 21
4.1.1 River/Khal Re-excavation Guideline ..................................................................................... 31
4.1.2 Removal of trees by Forest Department ............................................................................... 31
4.1.3 A short estimate for disposal of excavated soil from canal bed in SAIWRPMP-AF ............. 32
13.1 Major Environmental Activities During the period July-December, 2021 ............................. 32
4.2.1 Environmental Field Level Monitoring, Training and motivation ........................................... 32
4.2.2 Intensive care on protection from COVID-19 ........................................................................ 34
4.2.3 Preparation of Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report ............................................ 34
4.2.4 Establishing Fish Sanctuary in SAIWRPMP-AF ................................................................... 34
4.2.5 Testing of HTWs for Arsenic Contamination ........................................................................ 36
Approach and Methodology for Environmental Monitoring of the Project ................................... 38
Monitoring of Environmental Impacts on Project Surroundings (Water Quality, air Quality and
Noise Level) .................................................................................................................................. 38
Summary of Key Issues and Remedial Actions ............................................................................ 57
Response to Sl.no 36 of the latest Aide Memoire ......................................................................... 57
Environmental Issues addressing in the field of Agriculture of SAIWRPMP-AF .......................... 59
Good Environmental Practices in Fishery Activities of SAIWRPMP- AF ...................................... 60
Environmental compliance/ implication of Value Chain in SAIWRPMP-AF .................................. 60
Consultation and Complaints ........................................................................................................ 61
Implementation of Recommendation of EIA/EMP......................................................................... 61
Monitoring for EMP and COVID-19 Issues ................................................................................... 61
13.1 Monitoring of EMP ................................................................................................................ 61
13.2 Latest Improvement of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Quality ............................... 67
13.3 Updated Project Strategy against COVID-19 H&S Guidelines ............................................. 68
APPENDIX-A................................................................................................................................. 71
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APPENDIX-B................................................................................................................................. 78
APPENDIX-C ................................................................................................................................ 87
APPENDIX-D ................................................................................................................................ 88
APPENDIX-E................................................................................................................................. 96
APPENDIX-F ............................................................................................................................... 100
APPENDIX-G .............................................................................................................................. 103
APPENDIX-H .............................................................................................................................. 117
List of Table
Table 1: Environmental Safeguard personnel in SAIWRPMP-AF .......................................................... 8
Table 2: Compliance with environmental loan covenants of ADB .......... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table 3: Compliance with Environmental Loan Covenants related to ADB comments on semi-annual
EMR, January-June, 2021 .................................................................................................................... 19
Table 4: Overview of Environmental Monitoring Observations ............................................................. 21
Table 5: Information on clearance/removal of trees by the Forest Department ................................... 31
Table 6: Environmental Training and Capacity Building Activities (during the reporting period) .......... 33
Table 7: Environmental Staff training (Cumulative upto June, 2021) ................................................... 34
Table 8: WMO Training (Cumulative upto June, 2021) ........................................................................ 34
Table 9: Testing of Arsenic contamination of water of Hand Tube wells .............................................. 37
Table 10: Testing of Arsenic contamination of water of Hand Tube wells ............................................ 37
Table 11: Information regarding DTW in SAIWRPMP-AF (Up to 30.06.2021) in brief ......................... 37
Table 12: Public Complaints Registered in SAIWRPMP-AF ................................................................ 61
Table 13: Improvements of Environmental Safeguards ........................................................................ 67
Table 14: Contractor’s Drive against Outbreak of COVID-19 ............................................................... 69
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Executive Summary
The Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project (SAIWRPMP-AF)
financed by Asian Development Bank (ADB) Ministry of Water Resources formally started on 1st July
2015 with the strategic objective to achieve sustainable O&M of the project through sharing the
management of the water infrastructure with the stakeholders for improving economic growth and
reducing poverty. The project will be completed by 30 June 2023 as per approved 1st RDPP.
The South-West Project-AF (Phase-2) contains total eleven (11) Sub-Projects among them nine (9)
Sub-Projects for rehabilitation namely, i) Beel Sukunia, ii &iii) Daduria – Kandor Beel, iv) Alfadanga-
Boalmari, v) Chatler-Fakurhat, vi) Kalidaskhali-Arpara, vii) Horai-River, viii) Bamankhali-Barnali, ix)
Purulia-Charbhatpara and after care activities (WMO organizational support) for two (2) Sub-Projects
(Narail sub-project & Cenchuri Beel sub-project) completed under South-West Project-Phase-1. An
Integrated Water Management Plan (IWMP) for Arol Beel Sub-Project under Jashore district has been
prepared under this project but will not be implemented under this project. Previously two IWMP of two
sub-projects, namely Bamonkhali-Barnali subproject under Magura and Narail district and Purulia
Charbhatpara subproject under Gopalgonj district planned to be implemented under this project have
been completed and they have included in the implementation process. The project aims at developing
Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) system based on the strategy adopted for the
additional sub-region in the Southwest areas of Bangladesh that covers 18 Upazilas in six Districts of
Mid-west (Faridpur) BWDB Zone. The Districts are Faridpur, Rajbari, Magura, Jashore, Narail and
Gopalganj with a total envisaged coverage of 80,143 ha gross area to be implemented as per DPP.
SAIWRPMP-AF involves khal re-excavation of 3,806 m3 soil from khal beds, which has been carried
out following the BWDB technical specification on maintaining certain distance for placing the re-
excavated earth along with rough leveling and dressing, so that the excavated earth is not re-deposited
in the khal by the next rainy season.
Testing of air quality, water quality (surface and ground sources) and noise level have been carried
during 18.11.2021 to 30.11.2021 with the assistance of Experts of Dhaka University to assess the
impact of the project activities on the environmental parameters. Samples for testing have been
collected on some important locations, which will also work as benchmark for the project areas.
Land acquisition of 3.36 hectares has been made according to the prepared and approved LAP to
provide compensation to the affected persons and payment has been made on 26.10.2021. Payment
to the non-titled squatters have been earlier. In the latest development 45 titled AP have been provided
crop compensation vegetable cultivation on 22.11.2021 @ TK 1,100 per decimal.
According to the EIA/IEE 126,900 plants will be planted by WMO members. For project implementation
670 small trees have been cleared by the Department of Forestry in Kalidaskhali-Arpara Sub-project.In
the mean time 1,000 Mahogany saplings have been planted in the embankment of Alfadanga Boalmari
sub-project as test case (to verify that they can grow if planted in the dry seaon). On successful growth,
the program will be extended.
The sub-projects of SAIWRPMP-AF may have some small and localized adverse environmental impact
Monthly during construction period which can be mitigated by adoption of appropriate mitigation
measures proposed in the environmental management plan (EMP).
The sub-project areas under SAIWRPMP fall in the “Red category” according to the Environmental
Conservation Act of 1995, and the Environmental Conservation Rule of 1997 of the Government of
Bangladesh. Therefore, EIA/EMP studies of the sub-project areas have been completed and submitted
to GoB authority (DoE) and it was accepted.
Moreover, Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) of Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources
Planning and Management Project has been renewed by the Department of Environment upto
27.07.2022.
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SAIWRPMP-AF has undertaken the overall responsibility of Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
to manage, prevent and mitigate the potential adverse of the construction related activities related to
project implementation. For the purpose, the project has included all related costs in the BOQ for
undergoing contractual arrangement for EMP implementation.
For implementation of EMP Project officials and contractors were imparted training for capacity building
for EMP implementation along with other environmental issues. The Environmental team along with the
team of Quality Control Engineers are mainly responsible along with the support of all project personnel.
Field visits are carried out for EMP monitoring to check Contractors’ compliance level, which are
documented in the Environmental register. The Contractors are suggested to improve the EMP qualities
through correction plan within a time bound schedule agreed by the Contractor and it is signed by both
the parties (Monitors and Contractor). The officials responsible for EMP monitoring also train and
motivate the workers for their awareness building related to EHS issues.
The major environmental monitoring issues involve proper conduct of river/khal re-excavation works
along with erosion hazard whenever required (following the related guideline), erection of informative
and cautionary signboards, provision and use of PPE, provision of first aid facilities with recruitment of
trained nurse, supply of safe drinking water, provision of accommodation facility with hygienic latrine,
spraying of water for dust management, waste management etc. EMP also include testing of water
quality, air quality, noise level to maintain them within permissible limit and to check any kind pollution
from project activities. For the present COVID-19 situation, compliance of the required safety issues is
monitored with high level priority. The EMP compliance levels need to improve further by the Contractor
as recorded in corrective action plan and agreed by them.
The EMP-related activities also include establishment of fish sanctuaries for protection of threatened
local fish species and increase of fish production at different suitable locations (5 locations), test of
arsenic contents of Hand tube well water in the most arsenic-prone areas of SAIWRPMP-AF and
installation of arsenic -free deep tube wells.
This report covers major developments and achievements during the period July-December, 2021.
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Introduction
1.1 Background
The Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project (SAIWRPMP) aims
at the improvement of the performance of existing flood control and drainage/ irrigation (FCD/I) systems
and to enhance the livelihoods of the affected rural people through (i) preparing participatory integrated
water management plans (IWMPs) for the selected systems; (ii) delivering improved water management
infrastructure and support services for agriculture, fishery development and gender & livelihood
enhancement support activities; and (iii) strengthening institutions for sustainable O&M. The overall
objective is to achieve sustainable O&M of the FCD/I scheme by sharing the management of the water
control infrastructure with the stakeholders for better management and improved economic growth and
reduced poverty in the area.
The South-West Project-AF(Phase-2) contains total eleven (11) Sub-Projects among them nine (9) Sub-
Projects for rehabilitation namely, I) Beel Sukunia, ii & iii) Daduria – Kandor Beel, iv) Alfadanga-Boalmar,i
v) Chatler-Fakurhat, vi) Kalidaskhali-Arpara, vii) Horai-River, viii) Bamankhali-Barnali and ix) Purulia-
Charbhatpara (after completing IWMP) alongwith after care activities (WMO organizational support) for
two(2) Sub-Projects (Narail Beel & Chenchury completed under South-West Project-Phase-1. An
Integrated Water Management Plan (IWMP) for Arol Beel Sub-Project under Jashore District will also be
prepared under this project. The plan to prepare IWMP for Sonamukhi Banmandar is kept in abeyance
because of its large area that would not fall under selection criteria for its actual very large size.
The project aims at developing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) systems based on the
strategy adopted for the additional sub-region in the Southwest areas of Bangladesh that covers 19
Upazilas in six districts, namely, Faridpur, Rajbari, Magura, Jashore, Narail and Gopalganj with a total
envisaged coverage of 80,143 ha of gross area.
1.2 Sub-project areas
The project entails implementation of seven IWRM plans outlined in Feasibility Studies that have been
prepared in 2013. The total gross area of seven subprojects is 63,058 ha (net 49,425 ha). These seven
FCD/I schemes are:
i. Beel Sukunia Subproject is located in Faridpur Sadar, Saltha and Nagarkanda Upazila under
Faridpur District;
ii. Daduria Beel Subproject is located in Boalmari Upazila under Faridpur District;
iii. Kandor Beel Subproject is located in Boalmari Upazila under Faridpur District;
iv. Alfadanga-Boalmari Subproject is located in Alfadanga Upazila under Faridpur District;
v. Chatler-Fakurhat Sub-project is located in Sadarpur and Bhanga Upazila under Faridpur District;
vi. Kalidaskhali-Arpara Sub-project is located in Shalikha Upazila under Magura District;
vii. Horai River Subproject is located in Rajbari Sadar, Baliakandi Upazila and Kalukhali Upazila under
Rajbari District;
In addition to the above seven subprojects, IWM studies are foreseen in four subproject areas covering a
gross area of 45,578 ha (Net 32,849 ha cultivable area), [which will be changed] that will involve simple
interventions like repair work of some structures and re-excavation of khals. These four subprojects are:
i. Purulia-Charbhatpara Subproject, located in Kashiani Upazila under Gopalganj District;
ii. Bamankhali-Barnali Subproject, located in Narail Sadar Upazila under Narail District, and Shalikha
and Magura Sadar Upazila under Magura District;
iii. Arol Beel Subproject, located in Chougacha, Jashore Sadar and Jhikorgacha Upazila under Jashore
District;
iv. Sonamukhi-Banmander sub-project under Jashore
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The IWM plans of only two of these sub-project areas has completed and are being implemented under
Southwest-AF. Those are Purulia-Charbhatpara and Bamankhali-Barnali. The other two (Arol Beel and
Sunamukhi-Banmander) will not be implemented under the ongoing project but may be implemented when
funds are available from other Project.
The sub-projects of SAIWRPMP-AF may have some small and localized adverse environmental impact
during construction period which can be mitigated by appropriate mitigation measures, to be proposed in
the environmental management plan (EMP). The construction of new embankment and repair/renovation
of existing embankments, as well as construction of new structures/regulators and repair/renovation of
existing structures/regulators, have its associated environmental impacts that require due considerations
during project design and implementation.
Furthermore, the project will formulate the TOR of Feasibility Study of Gopalganj project located in
Tungipara Upazila and Kotalipara Upazila of Gopalganj District suffering from drainage congestion mainly.
The Feasibility Study of this sub-project has been completed. The gross area being 72,000 ha.
Lastly, the project will support the formation and activities of Water Management Organizations that have
already been established in Narail and Chenchuri Beel sub-projects during SW-Phase-1. A map of the
locations of subproject areas under Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and
Management Project (SAIWRPMP) is shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 1: Map showing the sub-project areas: SAIWRPMP-AF
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1.3 Environmental Category as per ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009
Project implementation has been progressing in compliance with the environmental requirements of
ADB and national laws and regulations of Bangladesh. The project falls under Category B as per ADB
Safeguard Policy Statement 2009.
1.4 Environmental Category of each subproject as per National Laws and Regulations
The project falls under Category ‘Red’ according to the Environmental Conservation Act of 1995 and
the Environmental Conservation Rule of 1997 of Government of Bangladesh. In compliance, the project
has already procured Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) from Department of Environment,
Government of Bangladesh and it has been renewed upto 27.7.2022.
Project Implementation has started functioning in June 2017 after deployment of consultant team and
all Civil Works are now in the implementation stage. The respective WB Divisions have been charged
with monitoring the implementation of the Environment Management Plan (EMP). The list of the
personnel actively involved in environmental safeguards is as follows:
Table 1: Environmental Safeguard personnel in SAIWRPMP-AF
Name Organization and Designation
Email Address Contact no.
Abu Bakr Siddique Environment
Safeguards Specialist [email protected] 01795-095607
Abul Kalam Azad Junior Environmental Safeguards Specialist
[email protected] 01321-797588
Abdul Jalil Quality Control
Engineer [email protected] 01715-885366
Md. Mustafa Kamal ML-Quality Control
Engineer [email protected] 01711-378564
Md. Abdul Motalab ML-Quality Control
Engineer [email protected] 01712-461076
Mohammad Mahfuzur Rashid
ML-Quality Control Engineer
[email protected] 01703-387055
Arshalan Ibne Ali ML-Quality Control
Engineer [email protected] 01911-512555
1.5 Reporting Period
This report covers major developments and achievements during the period July– December, 2021.
1.6 Brief description of subprojects
The project has different categories of subproject areas. These are briefly described below:
Phase-1 Subproject areas of Narail and Chenchuri Beel
The subproject areas of Narail (NSP) and Chenchuri beel (CBSP) and their interventions are briefly
described below:
The current project does not foresee any substantial construction works and focuses on capacity
development of the WMOs established during phase-1 of the project. Hence, environmental monitoring
does not apply to these areas.
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Narail subproject area
Location and
description
The area covers 31,600 ha (NSP) gross spread over the District of Narail
and Jashore (Final area 20,000 ha by reducing the area already taken up
by LGED).
FCD Project first
completed
1985
Main Civil works
implemented under
South-West project
Phase-1
Rehabilitation of 9 regulators + 3 new regulators
Excavation of khals: 125 km
Re-sectioning embankment: 13 km
Retired embankment: 5 km
WMOs formed &
developed
7 WMAs; 43 WMGs. Registration of 2 WMAs and 40 WMGs completed.
Overall status of
implementation
South-West Project Phase-1 is completed on June-2015 now after care
support like organizational, O&M, plus value chain program is going on
through South-West Project under Additional Financing (Phase-2).
Chenchuri Beel Subproject
Location and
description
The area covers 25,400 ha gross spread over the District of Narail.
(By deducting the area already taken up by LGED, the area comes to
20,000 ha).
FCD Project first
completed
1986
Main Civil Works
implemented under
South-West Project
Phase-1
Rehabilitation of 8 regulators + 2 new regulators
Excavation of khals: 121 km
Re-sectioning embankment: 17 km
Retired embankment: 5 km
Permanent river bank revetment: 1,350 m
WMOs formed &
developed
7 WMAs; 59 WMGs. Registration of 3 WMAs and 47 WMOs completed
Overall status of
implementation
South-West Project Phase-1 is completed on June-2015 now after care
support like organizational, O&M, plus value chain program is going on
through South-West Project Phase-2].
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1.6.2 Rehabilitation of water infrastructure and WMO development for Additional Financing
Substantial civil works and formation and development of WMOs and Subunit implementation plans (SIPs) have been prepared for these areas. Out of 23 SIPs formed, 19 nos. have been presented to the stakeholders for their endorsement. The remaining 4 are (i) Bamonkhali, (ii) Barnali (iii) Shahbad & (iv) Purulia – Charbhatpara. The concerned subproject areas and their planned interventions are briefly described below:
Environmental monitoring will focus on these sub-project areas.
Alfadanga-Boalmari Sub-Project
Location and description
The Alfadanga-Boalmari sub-project covers a gross area of 8,011 ha, of which 6,632 ha is cultivated and the area is bounded by the Modhumoti River on the West & Chandana-Barasia river on the East. Administratively the sub-project is part of the Alfadanga and Boalmari Upazilas of the Faridpur district. The sub-project area is covered by (7) seven unions namely Alfadanga, Bana, Buraich, Gopalpur, Pachuria, Togorbandh of Alfadanga Upazila and Gunabaha union of Boalmari Upazila.
FCD Project first completed
1972
Main Civil works planned Rehabilitation of 5 regulators+2 new regulators
Rehabilitation of 6 inlet-outlets (progress-60% + 5 new inlet-outlets-progress-2 – 100%, 3-0%
Foot bridge/culvert new 2 nos.
WMO building new 3 nos. + 64 nos. Arsenic free Tube-wells
Excavation of khals: 21.00 km
Re-sectioning embankment: 1.63 km+ Retired Embankment 2.42 km
WMOs have to be formed & developed
3 WMAs; 32 WMGs formed and their development is in progress. Registration of 2 WMAs and 32 WMGs completed
Overall present status of implementation
Civil works are going on and average progress Rehabilitation of regulator (5)-100%, New regulator (2) -100%, Khal (16.51 km)-100%, New khal- 4.50 km will start soon.
Rehabilitation plan has been prepared and approved and full payment of the squatters has been made. Payment of the legal land owners is in the advanced stage.
3 WMAs & 32 WMGs are formed, development process is going on.
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Beel-Sukunia Sub-Project
Location and
description
The Beel-Sukunia sub-project covers a gross area of 9,681 ha, of which 7,933 ha is
cultivated and the area is almost bounded by the Kumar river. Administratively the
sub-project is part of the Faridpur Sadar and Nagarkanda Upazilas of the Faridpur
district. The sub-project area is covered by (6) six unions namely
Koijuri,Gerda,Gotti,Kanaipur, Atghar and Talma under Faridpur district.
FCD Project first
completed
Late 1980s
Main Civil Works
planned
Rehabilitation of 2 regulators and 1 new regulator, rehabilitation of 2 regulators just
started and new regulator – 100%
Excavation of khals: 20 km
WMO building new 2 Nos + 75 nos. Arsenic free Tube-wells.2 WMO buildings
WMOs have to be
formed & developed
2 WMAs; 40 WMGs formed and development is in progress. Registration of 2 WMAs
and 36 36 WMGs completed
Overall present status
of implementation
2 WMAs; 37 WMGs are formed and, WMO development process is going on.
Civil Works progress of new regulator (1) 100%, khal (15.53 km) -100%, new khal-
6.78 km will start soon. WMG bldg. 2-100%. 67 nos. of Arsenic free drinking water
Tube well installed.
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Chatler-Fakurhat Sub-Project
Location and description
The Chatler-Fakurhat sub-project covers a gross area of 10,268 ha, of which 8,092 ha is cultivated and the area is bounded by the Kumar,Arial Khan & Bhubaneswar rivers. Administratively the sub-project is part of the Sadarpur & Bhanga Upazilas of the Faridpur district. The sub-project area is covered by (11) eleven unions namely Nurulgonj, Kaulibera, Tujarpur, Chandra, Gharua, Nasirabad, Manikdaha, Krishnapur, Hamirdi, Sadarpur & Dheukhali.
FCD Project first completed
1963
Main Civil works planned
Foot bridge/Culvert new 3 Nos. 1-85% & 1-50%
WMO Building new 3nos + 75 Arsenic free Tube-wells (2 -100% &1-90%)
Excavation of khals: 76 km
WMOs have to be formed & developed
3 WMAs; 38 WMGs formed and their development is going on. Registration of 3 WMAs and 36 WMGs completed.
Overall present status of Implementation
3 WMAs; 37 WMGs are formed and development process is going on.
Civil works of Foot bridge (2)-20%, WMG bldg. 2-100%, 1 starts soon, khal-62.00 - 100%.10 Arsenic free tube wells installed
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Daduria-Kandor Beel Sub-Project
Location and description
The Daduria Beel and Kandor Beel sub-project covers a gross area of 3,301 ha, of which 2,388 ha is cultivated and the area is bounded by the Kumar river on the East and Chandana-Barasia river on the West. Administratively the sub-project is part of the Boalmari Upazila of the Faridpur district. The sub-project area is covered by two unions namely Chatul and Shekhor.
FCD Project first implemented
1993
Main Civil Works planned
Rehabilitation of 3 regulators (Progress 100%)
Rehabilitation/ new inlets: 1 rehab. (included with ABSP for procurement)
WMO Building new 3nos + 26 Nos Arsenic free Tube-well.
Excavation of khals: 9 km+2.38 Km -Progress 100%
WMOs have to be formed & developed
3 WMAs; 13 WMGs have been formed and they are under further development. Registration of 1 WMA and 13 WMGs have been completed
Overall present status of implementation
3 WMAs;13 WMGs are formed and development process is going on.
Civil Works-WMG building. 3-100%, Khal (1.775 km)-100%. Khal (2.375 km)-starts soon.
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Horai River Sub-Project
Location and description The Horai River Scheme covers a gross area of 21,100 ha. Within this area there are
4(four) LGED sub-projects namely Khordadapur WC sub-project (500 ha), Sub-
project 4114 (600 ha). Sub-project 4121 (1000 ha) & Koldanga Bethulia WC sub-
project (400 ha). In total LGED project covers 2500 ha.
Hence, the net command area under present Horai River Sub-project is (21,100-
2,500) =18,600 ha, of which 13,764 ha is cultivable and the area is bounded by the
Padma river on the north and Chandana –Barasia river on the West, local metal road
in the South and East. Administratively the sub-project is part of the Rajabari Sadar,
Baliakandi & Kalukhali Upazilas of the Rajbari district. The sub-project area is covered
by (14) fourteen unions namely Khangonj, Chandoni, Mirzanpur, Banibaha, Alipur,
Mulghar, Bashantapur & Ramkantapur unions of Rajbari Sadar Upazila, Jamalpur,
Baharpur, Islampur of Baliakandi upazila, Ratandia & Modhupur unions of Kalukhali
Upazila and Gazna union of Modhukhali Upazila.
FCD Project first introduced
1990s
Main Civil Works planned Rehabilitation of 5 (five) regulators
Check structures: 2 (two) new
Foot Bridge new 1 (one) No.
WMO Building new 4 Nos + 4 nos. Arsenic free Tube-well.
Bituminous carpeting road 1.057 km (average progress -40%, HBB-1.00 km
Re-excavation of Khals: 76.00 km (including LCS 20.00 km)
WMOs have to be formed & developed
4 WMAs; 53 WMGs. Registration of 1 WMA and 49 WMGs completed
Overall present status of implementation
52 WMGs are formed, and are in development process. WMA formation is going on.
Civil Works: WMG bldg. 2-100%, khal (9.77 km)-100%, 45.119 km-80% and 1.80 km and LCS khal (22.50km) starts soon.
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Kalidaskhali-Arpara Sub-Project
Location and description The Kalidaskhali-Arpara sub-project covers a gross area of 13,197 ha, of
which 10,616 ha is cultivated and the area is almost bounded by the Fatki
river on the North-East and Chitra river on the East-West sides.
Administratively the sub-project is part of the Salikha Upazila of the Magura
district. The sub-project area is covered by (5) five unions namely Talkhari,
Dhaneshworgati, Arpara, Shatokhali, Bunagati of Salikha Upazila.
FCD Project first introduced 1993
Main Civil Works planned Rehabilitation of 7 (seven) regulators and 1(one) new regulator
Inlet-outlet structures: rehabilitation of 12 (twelve) and 4 (four) new
Check structures: 1
WMO building new 4 nos. + 4 nos. Arsenic free Tube-well. (progress 100%)
Excavation of khals: 46 km
Re-sectioning embankment: 12.60 km+12.60 km Bituminous carpeting road
WMOs have to be formed & developed
4 WMAs; 37 WMGs. Registration of 4 WMA and 36 WMGs completed
Overall present status of implementation
4 WMAs; 37 WMGs are formed and development process is going on.
Civil Works: Regulator-80%, Rehab of regulator 6-100%, 3- works going on. Khal (37.93 km) – 100%, khal (8.14m)-80%
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Bamonkhali - Barnali Sub-Project
Location and description
The Bamonkhali-Barnali sub-project covers a gross area of 16,800 ha, of which
13,500 ha is cultivated and the project area bounded by the Fatki & Chitra River on
the West and Nabaganga River in the East. Administratively the sub-project is part of
the Magura Sadar and Salikha Upazila of the Magura district also part of Narail Sadar
upazila of Narail District. The sub-project area is covered by Ten (10) unions among
them 7(seven) unions are from Biroil-Palita,Chaulia,Gopalgram,Jagdal,Kuchiamora
and Satrajitpur under Magura Sadar Upazila , Gangarampur union under Shalikha
Upazila and all are in Magura District lastly Three (3) unions Viz Habakhali, Maijpara
& Shahabad union under Narail District.
FCD Project first completed
1995-1996
Main Civil Works
planned
Rehabilitation of 11(eleven) regulators.
Inlet-outlet pipe rehabilitation 8(eight) nos.
Inlet-outlet new 30 (thirty) nos.
New Construction: 5 (Five) culverts, 2 (Two) foot bridge,1 (One) Check structure
and 3 (Three) WMO building.
Re-Excavation of khals: 56.50 km
Re-Sectioning of embankment: 12.61 km
WMOs have to be formed & developed
3 WMAs;48 WMGs. Registration of 12 WMGs completed.
Overall present status of implementation
47 WMGs are formed, the remaining WMGs and WMA formation and development process are going on.
Civil Works: Khal (8.477 km)-100%, (38.453 km)-80%, 6.76 km starts, check structure 4 starts soon, Embankment-(12.61 km)-90%.
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Purulia- Charbhatpara Sub-Project
Location and description
The Purulia-Charbhatpara sub-project covers a gross area of 1270 ha, of which1000
ha is cultivated and the project area bounded by the Madhumati River on the South
& West,Kashiani-kalna Ghat road in the North and Gopalgonj-Kashiani-Dhaka
highway in the East . Administratively the sub-project is part of the Kashiani Upazila
under Gopalgonj District. The sub-project area is covered by Two (2) unions Viz Ratoil
and Kashiani.
FCD Project first completed
1975-76
Main Civil Works planned
Rehabilitation of 3(Three) regulators.
New Construction: 2(Two) culverts, 1(One) foot bridge, 1(One) WMO building.
Re-Excavation of khals: 6.56 km
Bituminous carpeting road: 2.00 km
River Bank Protection 1.718 km
WMOs have to be formed & developed
1 WMA ;12 WMGs
Overall present status of implementation
12 WMGs have been formed.WMA formation process is ongoing.
Civil works: RBP-1.00 km-100%, khal-6.56 km, B.C. road-2.00 km starts soon. RBP-0.808 km starts soon,
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1.6.3 IWM/Feasibility studies
The Project already prepared IWM Plan for the subproject areas of Purulia-Charbhatpara, and Bamankhali-
Barnali. According to that IWM plan civil works and formation of WMOs are going on in the field. The project
will also prepare IWM Plan for Arol Beel through arranging public consultation meeting concerning 8 Unions
and which will not be implemented under the project.
Lastly, a drainage study covering two Upazilas namely Tungipara and Kotalipara under Gopalganj District
for which Feasibility study reports have been prepared. Implementation is not foreseen under the project.
It is therefore, premature to include this sub-project areas in the present report.
1.7 Monitoring Requirements
The subprojects of SAIWRPMP-AF are classified as “category B” for environmental project classifications
as per ADB guidelines, and ‘Red’ as per Department of Environment, Government of Bangladesh. So,
following ADB categorization, implementation of the subprojects required Initial Environmental Examination
(IEE) including Environmental Management Plan (EMP) which has been prepared.
Results of these IEEs/EIA/EMPs concluded that, some Civil Works will have some minor and localized
adverse environmental impacts during implementation. However, all efforts will be undertaken for
maintaining the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) standards for workers and work sites. The assessed
impacts are insignificant, and temporary in nature, and these can be mitigated to an acceptable level by
proper implementation and monitoring of the proposed EMPs.
According to monitoring requirements, Environmental Monitoring Reports (EMR) shall be submitted on
semi-annual and annual basis.
1.8 Changes in Project Scope
There is no change in project scope or adjusted environmental safeguard measures for the project. So far,
no adverse environmental scenario did arise or has been observed in any of the sub-project construction
sites that would need any correction in the proposed environmental management plan or formulation of a
changed and/or revised management plan. Neither, any failure in the time frame of preparation and
completion of EMP implementation is likely. However, corrective action plan/s will be adopted in case of
any unexpected scenario would develop.
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Compliance with National Statutory Environmental Requirement
Approval of Environmental Clearance Certificate by DoE has been provided after acceptance of EIA
prepared for the project. The Project Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) procured from
Department of Environment of Government of Bangladesh along with required renewals are included
in Appendix A.
Other relevant permits include detailed discussion with the local Government organizations of the sub-
project locations and carried out Memorandum of understanding with Department of Agricultural
Extension (DAE) and Department of Fisheries (DoF).
Moreover, detailed discussion with Forest Department have been carried out, who has cut down their
trees planted in BWDB’s land lo provide support BWDB’s program (paid 20 % of the wood value to
BWDB). They have also expressed their intention to carry out plantation program in the suitable areas,
after the completion of the BWDB project, if allowed.
Table 2: Compliance with Environmental Loan Covenants related to ADB comments on semi-annual EMR, July-December, 2021
Schedule
No.
Para
no. Components Compliance level
5 7 (a) Contractors to follow all
applicable laws relating to
Env. Health and safety
The issues are included in contract
document, Contractors provide efforts to
comply, need some corrective action to
comply fully, as monitored by EMP team
(b) Contractor to follow all
environmental safeguards
issues
The issues are included in contract
document, Contractors provide efforts to
comply, need some corrective action to
comply fully, as monitored by EMP team
(c) Contractor to follow all
measures/requirements set
forth in IEE, EMP
The issues are included in contract
document, Contractors provide efforts to
comply, need some corrective action to
comply fully, as monitored by EMP team
12 The bidding document will contain
that
(a) Contractor to comply with the
measures relevant set forth in
the IEE, EMP and RP and will
follow any corrective or
preventive action of the
safeguards monitoring report
The bidding document contains that
Contractor has to comply with the measures
relevant set forth in the IEE, EMP and RAP
and to follow any corrective or preventive
action of the safeguards monitoring report
(b) Make available a budget for
EMP activities
Cost of EMP has been included in BoQ to
meet the cost of EMP implementation
(c) Contractor will inform by
written notice of any
unanticipated
risk/inconvenience of
indigenous people to be
caused by the construction/
implementation / operation of
the project, which was not
observed earlier
There is no indigenous people residing in
the working area of the Contractor;
however, it will be reported by the
Contractor if any indigenous people faces
risk/inconvenience due to implementation
of the project
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Schedule
No.
Para
no. Components Compliance level
(d) Contractor to record the
condition of the roads/
agricultural land etc. prior to
start of the transportation of
materials
The contractor already aware of the
condition of road and agricultural land
before submission of his tender.
(e) Contractor will reinstate
roads and other local
infrastructure to at least to
pre-project conditions after
project completion
Contractor will reinstate the damaged
structure if any.
13 (a) Submit to ADB Semi-annual
Environmental and Social
safeguards monitoring report.
Also disclose the relevant
information to the affected
persons promptly
This is done regularly
(b) If any unanticipated
environmental and/or social
risks and impact arise during
any phase of project
implementation, which were
not considered before (in IEE,
EMP or RP), ADB will be
informed promptly along with
the Corrective Action Plan
ADB will be informed of any unanticipated
environmental and or social risk/impact
arises during project implementation
(c) If there is any potential/actual
breach of compliance as set
in EMP/RP, ADB will be
informed promptly
ADB will be informed in case of any
potential/actual breach of compliance set in
EMP/RP
15 Health and Safety
(a) The Contractor will comply
with Borrowers’ applicable
labour law and regulation,
have work place with
occupational safety norms
The Contractor will follow the ADB labour
law
(b) Do not use Child labour No child labour is/ will be used
(c) Do not discriminate the
workers in respect of
employment and occupation
No discrimination is made among the
workers in respect of employment and
occupation
(d) Do not use forced labour No forced labour is/will be used
(e) Allow freedom of association
and recognize the right of
CBA
There is no restriction for freedom of
association and right of CBA for the workers
(f) Disseminate the information
on the risk of STD, HYV/AIDS
to employees of Contractor
and the surrounding areas
If any health risk of STD; HYV/AIDS in the
surrounding areas, the employs of the
contractor will be informed for their safety.
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Compliance with Environmental Management Plan
Environmental Monitoring based on EMP
The status implementation of the EIA/EMP of different project activities is presented in Table 3
Table 3: Overview of Environmental Monitoring Observations
Environmental Component (1)
Potential Impacts (2) Proposed mitigation measures as per EMP (3)
Actual Implementation (4)
Recommended action (if any) (5)
Compliance status (NC, PC, FC) (6)
Mitigation Measures for Common Impacts
Design and Preconstruction Stage
Terrestrial habitat -Damage to terrestrial habitats due to clearing of worksites for construction and reconstruction of structures like culvert, regulator, embankment, etc.
-Clearing of land near the toe; -Planned to avoid using productive land for burrow soil for earth work (if re-excavated material is not utilized).
Tree plantation has been started on pilot basis
Agricultural areas -Damage of agriculture due to clearing of worksites
-Plan for utilizing soils from dry riverbed/ khal for such earth works.
Does not apply
Tree cover areas -Damage of tree cover due to clearing of worksites
-Plan for tree plantation with suitable species to be prepared for carrying out plantation along the embankment
Tree plantation program is being undertaken in sub-project areas. 1000 Mahogany plants have already been planted on pilot basis on both sides of the slopes of embankment of Alfadanga- Boalmati sub-projecct
Tree plantation program has been undertaken
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Environmental Component (1)
Potential Impacts (2) Proposed mitigation measures as per EMP (3)
Actual Implementation (4)
Recommended action (if any) (5)
Compliance status (NC, PC, FC) (6)
Wet lands: common water bodies
-Damage of wetland resources due to clearing of worksites or planning structures to prevent supply of water to these water bodies
-Provision for keeping ecologically and hierologically important natural wetland habitat undisturbed
Wet lands kept undisturbed
Complied
-Planning drainage structures favorable for fish migration (with fish friendly O&M)
Rivers and Khals and re-excavated materials
-About 3,806 m3 of soil will be re-excavated from beds of khals -Proper plan for disposal and use of dredged material is an important issue -Screening process as part of due diligence for each sub-project will be carried out, and structure or home gardens affected by the project will be identified
-Planning and designing of khal re-excavation for adoption of appropriate measures to avoid/ minimize negative impacts.
Works of the project include khal re-excavation (not river dredging). The excavated earth is placed at certain distance according to technical specification and rough leveling and dressing done, so that the excavated earth is not re-deposited in the khal. Detailed khal/river re-excavation guideline is given.
Complied In khal re-excavation (not river dredging) there is no requirement of testing for metals.
Housing and Home gardens
- Incorporation of appropriate protective clause to be followed by the Contractor
Guidelines are being followed
Complied
-Identifying suitable location for disposal of re-excavated materials
The Resettlement Plan (RP) will be prepared based on the resettlement framework
RP has been prepared
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Environmental Component (1)
Potential Impacts (2) Proposed mitigation measures as per EMP (3)
Actual Implementation (4)
Recommended action (if any) (5)
Compliance status (NC, PC, FC) (6)
Resource users -Development of FCD/I facilities may result in conflicts among different users. E.g: create conflicts of resource uses between agriculture and fisheries;
-Understand the nature and extent of resource dependents by different user groups Appropriate management through consultation that results in minimum conflict being followed -WMO formation with all stakeholders’ representation ensured -Agreeing on operational practices of facilities to ensure it meet all users’ requirements.
No conflict has arisen
Complied
Climate change Climate change impact on flooding and drainage
-Considering the climate change induced impact, water management structures including height of the embankment have to be designed.
Designs follow approved BWDB procedures
Complied
Greenhouse gas emission
-Also training to be provided for use of ICM/IPM techniques that will result in low water dependence for agriculture.
Training being imparted for adoption of ICM/IPM
Construction Stage
Monitoring of Environment, Health Safety of workers and work sites
-Workers’ safety issues at construction sites
-Providence and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and provision of first aid facilities -Appointment of nurses, Environmental/Safety Inspector.
-Use of PPE and First aid facilities have been made available as supplied by the Contractors -Imparting awareness training to workers for safety during working
Complied
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Environmental Component (1)
Potential Impacts (2) Proposed mitigation measures as per EMP (3)
Actual Implementation (4)
Recommended action (if any) (5)
Compliance status (NC, PC, FC) (6)
-Ensuring availability of nurses, environmental/ safety Inspector
- Workers’ health safety and maintaining Environmental qualities at work site and project sites
- Supply of safe drinking water, provision of sanitation facility and compliance of other related environmental compliances as required
-Contractors supplied safe drinking water, provided hygienic sanitation facilities, accommodation facilities along with other hygienic requirement
COVID-19 compliance -Workers safety and awareness on infection and propagation of COVID-19 virus at work site and project site
-Provision of safety/protection facilities like provision of mask, maintaining social/personal distancing, use of hand sanitizer/hand washing, use of disinfectants, provision and use of hand gloves etc. along with training of workers for awareness building.
Contractor provided all COVID-19 safety /protection measures to workers along with motivational training. In addition, pictorial signboards have been established at all work sites to aware/ motivate workers to check infection of COVID-19
Complied
Hydrology/Drainage -Temporary drainage congestions specially at construction sites
-Provision for adequate temporary drains at construction of drainage structures (if required)
Constructions take place in dry season, supported by construction of ring dyke.
Complied -Increased flood risks due to flood prone area -Drainage congestions and flood will occur if
-Provision for adequate number of drainage structures with adequate waterway openings at required locations
Drainage structures established for adequate drainage in case of working
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Environmental Component (1)
Potential Impacts (2) Proposed mitigation measures as per EMP (3)
Actual Implementation (4)
Recommended action (if any) (5)
Compliance status (NC, PC, FC) (6)
adequate drainage structures are not provided.
during the rainy season
Air quality, noise levels, ground water and surface water
-Dust Generation due to construction activities and transport of construction materials.
-Adoption of measure to reduce dust generation -Vehicles for transporting of construction materials covered with tarpaulin. -
Spraying of water is done to minimize dust pollution at work site/camp site Temporary adverse effects are kept at minimum level
The works for testing of air quality, noise level and water quality have been carried out during 18.11.2021 to 20.11.2021 and test results have been submitted by the experts of Dhaka University on 08.12.2021 See Appendix-G
-Emissions and noise from vehicles, equipment and machinery.
-Construction equipment maintained to a good standard and idling of engines discouraged; -Machinery emitting visible smoke will be banned from construction sites; -Contractor to prepare a dust and noise suppression program detailing action to be taken to minimize dust generation, and the quality of equipment to be used. It is proposed to sprinkle water twice in a day with two vehicles throughout the construction period. -Proper dust control and collection systems to be installed at stone crushers; -Air quality monitoring will be carried out as per the
Plan for testing of air quality, noise level, water quality has been prepared for monitoring as per Environmental Monitoring Plan, although no major air polluting and no high-level noise producing activities are carried out during project construction period.
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Environmental Component (1)
Potential Impacts (2) Proposed mitigation measures as per EMP (3)
Actual Implementation (4)
Recommended action (if any) (5)
Compliance status (NC, PC, FC) (6)
schedule stated in the environmental monitoring plan.
Pollution of ground water and surface water may be caused due to project construction activities
-Care to taken so that the construction waste/by products are not directly disposed in the adjacent water bodies -Care to be taken again damage of ground water table
Plan for testing of ground water and surface water also prepared as per Environmental Monitoring Plan,
Testing of surface water and ground has been carried during 18.11.2021 to 20.11.2021 and results submitted by the experts of Dhaka University on 08.12.2021 See Appendix-G
Surface water bodies including wetlands
-This is intentional but may reduce the surface water for other environmental demands such as recharging of ground water and survival of aquatic/benthic/bird life during dry periods.
-Retain (do not drain) water in a sufficient area/depth for environmental demands and to meet dry period requirement. Design of regulators/sill to meet this requirement.
The design of the structures includes this aspect into account
Complied
Soils and agricultural lands
- Ploughing of new lands and digging burrow pits for soil embankment repairs on adjacent lands will increase soil loss through erosion
-If suitable, use soil high in clay from river or khal beds for embankments repair as those pits could well be re-silted during next flooding seasons. Use ICM techniques to reduce soil quality damage
Does not apply
River/ Khal erosion -Re-excavation of 332.15 km khal for 3,806 m3 soil from the khals will pose risks of khal/ river bed erosion unless
-It is required to follow a plan and design khal/river excavation prepared for the purpose. The plan should identify suitable locations for
As per contract, the contractors l complied/complying
Complied
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Environmental Component (1)
Potential Impacts (2) Proposed mitigation measures as per EMP (3)
Actual Implementation (4)
Recommended action (if any) (5)
Compliance status (NC, PC, FC) (6)
appropriate measures are taken.
extraction that will cause least damage.
-Contractor will need to follow proper contracts and guidelines for dredging and dredging material disposal. -Proper compaction of disposed materials will be ensured;
Contractors have followed proper guidelines for khal re-excavation and re-excavation activities
Health and safety
-Construction workers are susceptible to accident during construction work.
-Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) (ear plug, safety glasses, helmets, protective footwear and gloves, high visibility vests and other protective clothing) to be provided to all workers;
The Contractors provide PPE for the workers at work site and workers are trained and motivated to use them during work
The Contractors have followed the Health safety issues, who have been imparted training and it has been re-enforced by monitoring of work sites
-First Aid Box will be readily available at construction site;
First aid box with all medicines have been made available at site by the Contractor, used by the workers when needed
-Recruitment of Experienced Nurse to be made for treatment of workers at work site
Experienced Nurse has been appointed at work site for treatment of workers
-All workers will receive adequate and appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision in relation to safe working practices appropriate to the work;
The workers have been trained/made aware of safe working practices during working at work sites
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Environmental Component (1)
Potential Impacts (2) Proposed mitigation measures as per EMP (3)
Actual Implementation (4)
Recommended action (if any) (5)
Compliance status (NC, PC, FC) (6)
-Provision of adequate hygienic sanitation, washing, cooking and dormitory facilities including lighting separately for male and female workers;
Hygienic sanitary provisions were/are in place with washing facilities. Separate toilet established for male/female workers, where female workers are involved
-Adequate signage, lighting, barriers, yellow tape and persons with flags during construction to manage traffic at construction sites, haulage and access roads.
Adequate signage/barriers and person with flags were made available to manage safe traffic management at project locations/ access roads etc.
Operation and Maintenance Stage
Tree coverage/ Plantation
-Removal of trees due to clearing of worksites for construction/ rehabilitation of embankment will have a stress on the natural ecosystem functions.
-Tree planting has been planned along the embankments with suitable indigenous species to compensate loss of trees due to construction/ rehabilitation of embankment and to improve heath of existing ecosystem.
Existing timber and fruit trees have been cleared by DoF from embankment of Kalidaskhali-Arpara sub-project. Plantation of suitable species on embankment will be carried out by WMOs
The details of trees cleared by Forest Department is given in Table-5
According to the approved EIA 126,900 plants to be planted, which will be carried out on both sides of the embankments at 2m spacing by the WMG members after the completion of embankment construction. BWDB is working on the issue for carrying out the tree plantation program
Tree Plantation program is in progress and 1000 Mahogany plants have been planted on pilot basis on the slopes of embankment of Alfadanga-Boalmari sub-project.
-Wildlife will also be dislocated due to removal of trees
-Tree planting campaigns to be organized to enhance the overall tree cover of the area.
Construction works do not affect trees
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Environmental Component (1)
Potential Impacts (2) Proposed mitigation measures as per EMP (3)
Actual Implementation (4)
Recommended action (if any) (5)
Compliance status (NC, PC, FC) (6)
Increased agrochemical usage
-With intensive agricultural activities the use of agrochemicals (pesticides and fertilizers) will increase and the potential pollution level of soil, water and environment will aggravate
-WMO’s capacity building to make people aware of the agrochemical hazards
Training for discouraging use of Agro-chemicals imparted to WMOs
Training for discouraging use of Agro-chemicals imparted to WMOs Complied through training and motivation of Farmers in Field School
-The IPM and ICM practices should be encouraged and promoted among the farmers.
Complied through training and motivation of Farmers in Field School
Conflicts on resources -Development of FCD/I facilities will create conflicts of resources use among different users. -It creates conflicts of resource bases between agriculture, fisheries and other competing users;
-Planned management of land, water and other resources to be ensured for agriculture and fisheries users, considering the demand of those for domestic as well as for nature. -Monitoring of irrigation efficiency -Carry out proper maintenance of facilities and remediation
No conflict did arise
Complied
Specific Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures of Alfadanga-Boalmari Sub-project for construction of 1.5km New Retired Embankment
During Design/Preconstruction Stage
Land acquisition -Construction of new retired embankment involves about 3.36 ha land acquisition.
The project prepared and approved resettlement action plan (RAP) where provision for compensation and protection of the affected persons been developed for the project to materialize.
RAP has been prepared The compensation payment of non-titled AP completed: Payment of the titled AP has also been completed on 26.10.2021. In addition, the titled
Complied
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Environmental Component (1)
Potential Impacts (2) Proposed mitigation measures as per EMP (3)
Actual Implementation (4)
Recommended action (if any) (5)
Compliance status (NC, PC, FC) (6)
APs have been paid compensation for loss of crops and vegetables (45 persons received total TK.312,389 @ Tk.1,100 per decimal on 22.10.2021) In addition, a total of Tk.312,289 has been distributed among 45 titled EPs as crop compensation and vegetable cultivation @ TK.1,100 per decimal in Alfadanga-Boalmari SP on 22.11.2021
Construction Stage
Landscape Landscape change will take place due to construction of embankment
-Embankment along with the other structures to be constructed as per plan to make the changed landscape beneficial. -Provision for carrying out plantations with suitable species after construction
In general, no major changes of the landscape will take place after the completion of the project
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4.1.1 River/Khal Re-excavation Guideline
Protection against natural phenomena:
The contractors shall protect the works against any damage, which may result from
Flood flows
Wind
Storm and heavy rainfall
And shall adapt the program of works in order to minimize the risks.
General consideration of Re-excavation for River/Khal
For re-excavation of River and the following principles are followed:
River/khal are re-excavated during dry season, when water flow is minimized or beds
become dry.
The excavated spoil earth shall be spread over the bank at least 10 m away from the design
bank line of the khal or to a safe distance from where no deposited earth shall come back
to the khal. Gaps shall be maintained in spoil banks at 250m centers to facilitate drainage.
Whenever a spoil bank passes across any depression or drainage channel, sufficient
openings as directed by the engineer are to be left in it to ensure unobstructed flow of
surface run-off in the drainage channel. The spoil bank should be trimmed to a gentle slope
across access roads to facilitate easy traffic movement and its top should be graded to a
smooth surface to facilitate access.
Cross bundhs are to be constructed across the drainage channels for dewatering purpose
to facilitate excavation.
The contractor shall arrange to obtain earth for the construction of cross bundhs. The
bundhs shall not be removed until the bed has been dewatered, excavated and the
measurement of the excavated earth completed.
Contractor shall maintain all Environment, Health and Safety measures for the workers
involved.
The velocity of the flow of river/khal in SAIWRPMP-AF area is insignificant (velocity is non-silting and
non-scouring) and thus erosion of river/khal is also insignificant. However, proper technical step will be
taken in case of occurrence of river/ khal erosion.
4.1.2 Removal of trees by Forest Department
Number of various types of trees have been cleared by the Department of Environmental in Kalidaskhali
Arpara sub-project for implementation of the project activities. Detailed information on the tree
removal/clearance is included in the following table:
Table 4: Information on clearance/removal of trees by the Forest Department
Date of
removal
of tree
Location Type of trees
removed
Number of
tress
removed
Size of trees
(big, medium,
small)
Remarks
(if any)
July
2018
Embankment
of Kalidaskhali
Arpara sub-
project
Raintree 150 Small
Epil Epil 120 Small
Babla 100 Small
Akashmoni 300 Small
Forest Department planted again in the same embankment location after completion of the embankment re-
sectioning work.
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4.1.3 A short estimate for disposal of excavated soil from canal bed in SAIWRPMP-AF
Earth work is carried out in the dry season, mostly from the month of December until the start of the rainy
season in general. During the July to December, 2021, no earth work has been carried out in any sub-
projects of SAIWRPMP-AF. Moreover, month-wise excavated earth along with disposal arrangement is
not maintained till now. However, a general situation of earth excavation and disposal arrangement is
briefed as follows:
1. Disposal of excavated soil from canal bed is a critical task. Full disposal can’t be done because of
following reasons viz.
There is no selected space for disposal. Due to lack of public places (for disposal), requires the
spaces from private land owners, who obviously would not allow it because of damages of his
crops. However, they can allow only if proper compensations could be given for this purpose.
Second, the existing rate schedule in the contractor’s bill of quantities include scope of disposal
up to maximum distance of 100 m. So any attempt of disposal more than 100 m distance to any
point of authorized disposal if available, need additional cost of carriage.
2. However, the arrangements of disposal done for the excavation done during financial year 2020-21
shows three steps viz. about 20 % of soil used by the local people adjacent to their houses, about 55 %
has been used for construction/reshaping of adjacent walk ways and remaining 25 % remains settled in
bed of the adjacent beels/ lowland areas .
3. Out of total three packages of khal excavation implemented during 2020-21, example of one packages
given below.
Name of subproject: Bamonkhali Bornali SP under Magura O&M Division, BWDB
Package name: Re-excavation of 6.76 km of khal (Kutir khal, Jadhukhali khal, Kochatoli khal, Beropolita
and Digalkanti khal) under BBSP during the year 2020-21 under Magura O&M Division.
a. Total nos. of khal=5 nos.
b. Length of the total khal=6.76 km
c. Total earth volume of cutting was = 93,320.00 cum.
d. Out of this volume, about 18,660.00. cum (approx..20%) have been taken by local people adjacent to
the excavation areas for household purpose.
e. About 51,325.00 cum (55%) has been reshaped for a walk way for the local people.
f. Remaining 23,330.00 cum (25%) has been settled in the beel bed.
13.1 Major Environmental Activities During July-December, 2021
The Following major environment-related activities have been carried out during the period from July-
December, 2021:
4.2.1 Environmental Field Level Monitoring, Training and motivation
During the reporting period field visits were conducted to various working sites of Alfadanga-Boalmari,
Kalidashkhali-Arpara, Horai river, Chatler Fukurhat and Bamankhali Bornali sub-projects for monitoring
the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) qualities along with COVID-19 issues.
During these field visits discussions were carried out at work sites with workers, Contractors’
representatives and BWDB Engineers (XEN, SDE/AE and SO) for enhancement of EHS
requirements/qualities and thus aware and motivate them accordingly. Discussions were also made
with all concerned for enhancement of awareness for COVID-19 along with adoption of the steps to be
undertaken against Infection of COVID-19 at all work sites
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Registers for recording EHS compliance/non-compliance were maintained (and signed by responsible
person of the Contractors) at work sites and for monitoring the gradual improvement of EHS qualities.
It was observed that there was gradual improvement of EHS qualities at all work sites with time in
general. Moreover, workers have been found to be aware of safety for COVID-19 infection, although it
needs to be further improved.
Actually, limited training on environmental issues has been carried out during the reporting period (July-
December, 2021) mainly due to outbreak and continuation of COVID-19 pandemic.
They were trained on “Use of Modern Technology Practice (Integrated Pest Management Organic
manure)” for rice and other high value crop production. In the training use of chemical fertilizers and
insecticides were discouraged in crop production process which help reduce environmental pollution
created by the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Use of organic manure and adoption of
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) are the important tools for protection of crops. Training also includes
awareness on drinking of Arsenic-free safe water, stop polluting the surface water, use of vermi-compost
and practice of plantation etc. that creates positive impact to the environment. The information on
environmental related training for the reporting period is provided in the following Table:
Table 5: Environmental Training and Capacity Building Activities during July to December, 2021
Name of sub-project Name of WMG Period of Environmental training
Nos. of Trainees
Male Female Total
No Training of the WMGs could be imparted during the months of July and August, 2021 due to COVID-19
Beel Sukunia Subproject, Faridpur
Shapla WMG 12 September, 2021 4 3 7
Horai River Subproject, Rajbari
Horiani Dogasi WMG 21 September 2021 6 3 9
Bamonkhali Bornali Subproject, Magura
Durgapur Bonogram WMG
25 September 2021 4 4 8
Bamonkhali Bornali Subproject, Magura
Kollan khali Amuria WMG
26 September 2021 4 2 6
Bamonkhali Bornali Subproject, Magura
Uttor Amuria WMG 27 September 2021 3 4 7
Bamonkhali Bornali Subproject, Magura
Raj WMG 25 October 2021 4 2 6
Bamonkhali Bornali Subproject, Magura
Changai khal WMG 26 October 2021 2 4 6
Bamonkhali Bornali Subproject, Magura
Kulia per Kulia WMG 27 October 2021 4 8 12
Beel Sukunia Subproject,Faridpur
Kendor Khal WMG 24 November 2021 4 4 8
Horai River Subproject, Rajbari
Setu Bondon WMG 25 November 2021 4 2 6
Daduria Kandor Beel Subproject, Faridpur
Kalu Fakirer Khal WMG
05 December 2021 4 4 8
KalidashKhali Arpar, Magura
Kumer Khali Srihotto WMG
13 December 2021 1 6 7
Chatlar Fukurhat subproject, Faridpur
Mutuk Char WMG 15 December 2021 0 5 5
Chatlar Fukurhat subproject, Faridpur.
Pallibera Goalbera WMG
19 December 2021 1 5 6
Alfadanga Boalmari Subproject, Faridpur.
B H S WMG 20 December 2021 2 5 7
Alfadanga Boalmari Subprojet, Faridpur.
Teremukhi WMG 22 December 2021 3 2 5
Total 53 63 116
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Table 6: Environmental Staff training (Cumulative up to December, 2021)
Sl.
No.
Description No of
batches
Total No of
participants
Male Female
1. Environmental Safeguards and Management 3 93 90 3
2. Screening of Arsenic Contaminated Tube
well and Data collection procedure in Beel
Sukunia & Chatler Fukurhat Sub-project of
SAIWRPMP – AF
1 30 24 6
Table 7: WMO Training (Cumulative up to December, 2021)
Sl. No.
Course Title Completed by December, 2020
No. of Batches
Nos. of participants
Nos. of Male
Nos. of Female
1. Use of Modern Technology practices (IPM & Organic Fertilizer) for Rice and other high value crop Production.
67 1,675 1,116 559
2. Homestead Organic Gardening (Fruit & Vegetables)
12 300 163 137
3. Good Agricultural Practices for Safe Fruits & Vegetables
37 925 560 365
Total= 116 2,900 1,839 1,061
4.2.2 Intensive care on protection from COVID-19
Steps have been undertaken to build awareness among the workforce to check infection and propagation
of COVID-19. For the purpose erection of COVID-19 signboards have been carried out at work sites and
the workers were asked to follow the required compliance during work, including use of mask, hand
sanitizer, maintain social distancing along with disinfecting the work site etc. The Contractors have been
suggested to provide all required materials to be used by the workers at work sites.
4.2.3 Preparation of Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report
The Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report for the period July-December, 2021 has been
prepared that included various activities related to environment during the reporting period.
4.2.4 Establishing Fish Sanctuary in SAIWRPMP-AF
SAIWRPMP-AF has started to establish Fish sanctuary in order to protect threatened local fish species
and increase fish production. This will also serve the purpose of local fishing safeguarding the fisher’
interest. Establishing fish sanctuary in SAIWRPMP-AF includes the participation of WMA and WMG
members for enhancing their livelihood condition in addition to saving the threatened fish species and
thus enriching the bio-diversity. It will also be helpful for conservation of threatened fish species and
mother fish stocking as well as to save aquatic flora and fauna.
For establishing a fish sanctuary, a pollution -free perennial water body (river or deeper part of
beel/canal) needs to be selected, where current/water flow is less and which will not interfere any
navigation route. The minimum area of a fish sanctuary should be 400-500 square meter in case of beel
and canal, where fishing will remain restricted for 3-4 years.
10 nos. of sanctuaries have been planned (as per DPP requirement) to establish in the different
subproject area of SAIWRMP-AF. Out of 10 nos, 5 nos. have been established. The selection of location,
implementing area with management committee formation for rest of 5 nos. sanctuaries have been
completed to fulfil the objective of the sanctuary.
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Details of 5 nos. completed sanctuaries have been briefed blow:
i. Fish Sanctuary in Narapati khal
The fish sanctuary of Narapati khal is located in the Kalidaskhali-Arpara sub-project, has an area of 2-
2.5 hectares. It is a perennial undisturbed water body. It is a suitable shelter for breeding of indigenous
fish species e.g. Shole, Gazar, Taki, Shing, Magur, Shorputi, Koi, Guchi baine, Tara baine, Boal,
Kholisha, Tengra, Puti etc.
The Narapati khal has connection with River Fatki in one side and with vast Narapati beel in the other
side. The depth of water in the Narapati khal during dry season is about 5 feet (1.5 meters). The fish
sanctuary has been updated and improved recently for better performance of the objective.
ii. Fish Sanctuary in Boyra khal
The fish sanctuary jn Boyra khal is located in villages Boyra and Hazradi within the area of Kalidaskhali-
Arpara sub-project. It has an area of 2.00 hectares. The khal is breeding, feeding, rearing location and
shelter of indigenous fish species including Koi, Khalisha, Taki, Shole, Punti, Tengra, Boal, Meni, Baine,
Chingri, Shing, Magur etc.
The Boyra khal has connection with River Chitra and the vast area of Boyra floodplain. The khal has
perennial depth of 4-5 feet (1.2-1.5m). Recently small branches of trees and bamboos have been placed
in the sanctuary area to facilitate shelter of fish.
iii. Fish Sanctuary in Chapai beel
The fish sanctuary in Chapai beel is located in Beel Sokunia sub-project having an area of 2 to 3
hectares. It will be established for conservation of the threatened indigenous mother fish species. The
species include Shole, Gozar, Taki, Shing, Punti, Tengra, Koi, Meni, Kholisha, Baem, Rui, Catla, Chingri
etc.
Chapai beel is perennially inundated having a depth of 4-5 feet (1.2-1.5 meters) during dry season. It is
connected with the Joyjhap khal which is connected with River Kumar, although during rainy season the
khal becomes connected with a vast area of waterbody of Horai Beel and other surrounding flood plains.
The sanctuary has been updated and improved recently and it contains a wide varieties of indigenous
fish species.
iv. Fish Sanctuary in Horai beel
The fish sanctuary in Horai beel is also located in Beel Sukunia sub-project having an area of 2 to 3
hectares like Chapai beel. It will be established for conservation of the threatened indigenous mother
fish species. The species include Shole, Gozar, Taki, Shing, Punti, Tengra, Koi, Kholisha, Baem, Rui,
Catla, Chingri, Baem etc.
Horai beel is perennially inundated having a depth of 4-5 feet (1.2-1.5 meters) during dry season. It is
connected with the Joyjhap khal which is connected with River Kumar, although during rainy season the
beel becomes connected with a vast area of Beel Sukunia.
Out of 5 sanctuary areas, fingerlings have been released in 2 sanctuary locations namely Chapai beel
and Horai beel. Fingerlings have been released by the project to increase the capture fish production as
well as increase the income of the local WMG members. Stocking committee were also formed to
maintain the activities properly as well as to avoid the social conflict. It may be noted that the established
sanctuary will be helpful to protect aquatic flora and fauna specially the endangered and threatened fish
species.
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Image-Improvement of Fish sanctuary in Kalidaskhali-
Arpara sub-project
Image-Signboard erected at Fish-sanctuary to
maintain fish safety and a waring the community
v. Fish Sanctuary in Hashemdia khal
Fish sanctuary in Hashemdia khal is situated under Chowmohoni WMG of Chatler-Fukurhat-01 sub
project having an area of 1.5 hectares. It has been established for shelter, feeding and breeding purpose
of indigenous fish species. The species include. Kakila, Meni, Royna, Tengra, Shol, Gojar, Taki, Chingri,
Bashpata, Foli, Gochi, Baim, Tara Gochi, Taki, Puti. Shing, Koi, Mola, Boal, Bele, Chela Dhela.Tatkini,
Chanda, Dankina, Magur, Bheda, Rui and different types of Carps etc It will also be helpful for
conservation of threatened fish species and mother fish stocking as well as to save aquatic flora and
fauna.
Selected location of sanctuary is a perennial water body having a depth of 8-10 ft during dry season.
The Hashemdia khal has connection with branch Padma River and other side with Kumar river. The
depth of water in the Hashemdia khal during dry season is about 5 feet (1.5 meters). It may be noted
that sanctuary has been damaged by the construction work (bridge) of SW-AF. After completing the
construction work it will be repaired.
The Hashemdia khal is also connected with several beels, floodplains and small khals through the main
Pukuria and Dash Hazar khals. It will help the subsistence fishers through increasing fish production in
and around the sanctuary area along with improvement of biodiversity.
4.2.5 Testing of HTWs for Arsenic Contamination
A program has been undertaken in Southwest Integrated Water Resource Planning and Management
Project-Additional Financed (SAIWRPMP-AF) for testing of Hand tube wells (HTW) water for Arsenic
contents in the areas of Bil Sokunia (located in Faridpur sadar and Nagar kanda Upazila of Faridpur
District) and Chatler Fukurhat sub-project (located in Sadarpur and Bhanga Upazila of Faridpur District)
, where the excessive Arsenic contamination has been reported by the local people and Department of
Public Health Engineering (DPHE) offices of concerned Upazila .
For the purpose, the Community Facilitators (CFs) have been trained (2 days’ duration) by an
experienced NGO namely Environment and Population Research Center (EPRC) on technology to carry
out the test of Arsenic of HTW water. The HTWs discharging water with Arsenic contents exceeding safe
level (>0.05mg/Litre) to be marked red and those discharging water within safe level (upto 0.05 mg/Litre)
arsenic content to be marked green to build up awareness of community population for drinking safe
water in the arsenic-contaminated risk prone area.
The total nos. of HTWs installed in these 2 sub-projects will be exceeding 23,000 (twenty-three thousand)
approximately and preparation has been undertaken for testing of all of them. The testing of HTWs for
arsenic contamination has started from 6.10.2020 The upto date results of Arsenic contaminated HTW
of the sub-projects are provided in the following Tables The progress of testing HTWs for Arsenic
contamination is affected by the non-availability of Kit for testing. However, it has been available by late
December, 2021 and testing is expected to continue by January, 2022.
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Table 8: Testing of Arsenic contamination of water of Hand Tube wells
Beel Sukunia SP, Faridpur
Date of starting of HTW water testing: 07/10/2020 Reporting Date: 28/02/2021
SIP No Total WMG
Total Nos. of HTWs
(Approx.)
Total number of HTWs Tested
Red (Arsenic found)
Green (Arsenic free)
Estimated date of completion of
testing of Arsenic content of HTWs
Comments
WMA-01 24 7103 4315 (61%) 1876 (43.48%) 2439 (56.52%) May be 3 months WMA-1, start on 08/10/2020,
10 WMG completed & another 01 WMG test on going
WMA--02 13 5064 2965
(58.55%) 849 (28.63%) 2116 (71.37 %) May be 3.5 months
WMA-2, start on 07/10/2020, 05 WMG completed 01
ongoing
Total (BSSP)
37 12167 7280 (60%) 2725 (37.43%) 4555 (62.57%) May be 03.25 months
We works now for HTW water quality (arsenic) test, Now a days no more kits for As.
Test.
Table9: Testing of Arsenic contamination of water of Hand Tube wells
Chatler Fukurhat sub-project
WMA NO Total WMG
Total Nos. of HTWs (Approx.)
Total number of
HTWs Tested
Red (Arsenic found)
Green (Arsenic
free) Remarks
WMA-01 16 4165 365 191 174
HTWs have not been surveyed yet in Soruibari - Kapurpur WMG# 13
WMA-02 12 4300 4232 1839 2393
WMA-03 09 2638 2825 1752 1073
Total = 03 WMA
37 11103 7422 3782 3640
In addition, some deep-set hand tube wells have been installed in Beel Sukunia sub-project and Chatler
Fukurhat sub-project and some have been proposed in some other sub-projects of SAIWRPMP-AF in
order to supply safe drinking water (specially, arsenic-free) to the population of the Project area as
described in the following table:
Table 10: Information regarding DTW in SAIWRPMP-AF (Up to 31.12.2021) in brief
Sl.
No.
Name of
Sub-project
No. of DTW
in original
DPP
No. of DTW
in 1st Revised
DPP
DTW
installation
(Nos.)
Remarks
1 BSSP
78
75 67 According to field
situation the nos. of
DTWs revised in
RDPP
2 CFSP 75 34
3 ABSP 64 -
4 DKSP 26 -
5 HRSP -- -
6 KASP -- -
7 BBSP -- -
8 PCSP -- -
Total 78 nos. 240 nos. 101 nos.
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Approach and Methodology for Environmental Monitoring of the
Project This is being taken care of according to the EMP included in the EIA report prepared by the project &
approved by the DoE as described in Chapter 11
Monitoring of Environmental Impacts on Project Surroundings
(Water Quality, air Quality and Noise Level) This is being taken care of according to the following compliance:
Testing of Environmental Parameters
As per requirement of EIA/ IEE environmental parameters including testing of water quality, air quality
and noise level have been carried out in different sub-project areas of SAIWRPMP-AF. The field level
tests and sample collection were conducted during 18.11.2021 to 20.11.2012 by the experts/professors
of Department of Soil, water and Environment of Dhaka University. The results of these tests will indicate
the present status of environmental qualities and will also act as dependable baseline parameters to be
compared for any other future activities. The tests for environmental parameters have been carried out
in 3 locations of 3 separate sub-projects, for which sub-project-wise location maps have been enclosed.
Moreover, locations of the total 3 sampling/testing areas have been shown in a separate map of whole
SAIWRPMP-AF area.
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The details of testing results are provided in the following Table:
Details of Testing of air, noise, surface water and ground water qualities in
SAIWRPMP-AF
Sl.
No
Sub-project & location Testing
parameters
No. of
tests
Remarks
1. Ucha Bazar bridge over
Hashemdia khal of Chatler-
Fukurhat SP, Faridpur
Air quality
(PM10, PM2.5, SO2,
NO2, CO)
2 Field test of air quality done on
19.11.2021
2. Same location Noise level (dB) 3 Field test of noise level done on
19.11.2021
3. Same location Surface water quality
(River) (test of pH, EC,
TDS, Turbidity, DO
and BOD5)
3 Sample collection for testing
done on 19.11.2021 for
Laboratory analysis
4. Same location Ground water quality
(HTWs)
3 Sample collection of tube well
done on 19.11.2021 for
Laboratory analysis
5. Amuria WCS of Bamonkhali-
Bornali SP, Magura
Air quality
(PM10, PM2.5, SO2,
NO2, CO)
2 Field test of air quality done on
19.11.2021
6. Same location Noise quality (dB) 3 Field test of noise level done on
19.11.2021
7. Same location Surface water quality
(River) (test of pH, EC,
TDS, Turbidity, DO
and BOD5)
3 Sample collection of surface
water for testing done on
19.11.2021 for Laboratory
analysis
8. Same location Ground water quality
(HTWs)
3 Sample collection for testing
done on 19.11.2021 for
Laboratory analysis
9 Dohor Pachuria WCS of
Horai River SP, Rajbari
Air quality
(PM10, PM2.5, SO2,
NO2, CO)
2 Field test of air quality done on
20.11.2021
10 Same location Noise quality (dB) 3 Field test of noise quality done
on 20.11.2021
11 Same location Surface water quality
(River, khal and pond)
(pH, EC, TDS,
Turbidity, DO and
BOD5)
3 Sampling of surface water
done for laboratory testing
12 Same location Ground water quality
(HTWs)
3 Sampling of Hand tube well
water done for Laboratory
testing
Results of Testing of environmental parameters have been submitted on 7th of December, 2021 and they
are provided as follows:
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Surface Water Quality Test Report of various locations of SAIWRPMP-AF
Location: Environmental Quality Tests of Surface water of Amuria WCS (3 vent) of Bamankhali- Barnali
Sub-project, Magura
Service Rendered : Environmental Quality Test Report for Construction site
Sample Title : Surface water (SW) sample from nearby pond, canal and river
Sampling Date : 18/11/2021
Date of Testing : 20/11/2021 - 30/11/2021
Date of Reporting :07/12 2021
Sample Information : SW -1: (Pond Water); SW -2: (Canal /Khal Water); SW -3: (River Water)
Analytical Results :
The results of analysis of Surface Water Samples (Pond, Canal (Khal) and River Water) are given below:
Test Parameters
Units
GPS Coordinates and Test Results
National (DoE) Standard for
Inland Surface Water as per ECR – 1997
(Schedule 3A)
Remarks
Surface Water- 1 (Pond water)
(23ᴼ23'18.38"N 89ᴼ26'12.55"E)
Surface Water- 2 (Canal/ khal
water)
(23ᴼ23'20.08"N 89ᴼ26'14.55"E)
Surface Water- 3 (River water)
(23ᴼ23'15.56"N 89ᴼ26'18.34"E)
pH - 7.56 7.73 7.79 6.5-8.5 Result is within the National Standards
EC (µS/cm) 119.8 123.6 142.7 - Not yet standardized (NYS)
DO (mg/L) 5.12 5.48 5.68 5 (mg/L) and above Result is within the National Standards
BOD5days (mg/L) 0.88 0.88 1.02 6 or less Result is within the National Standards
TSS (mg/L) 6.52 7.33 11.60 - (NYS)
TDS (mg/L) 170 177 198 1000 (mg/L) Result is within the National Standards
Iron (Fe) (mg/L) 0.211 0.245 0.230 - (NYS)
Manganese (Mn)
(mg/L) 0.048 0.031 0.040 -
Turbidity (NTU) 14.25 12.80 16.62 -
Nitrate (NO3) (mg/L) 8.23 6.25 6.33 -
Chloride (Cl-) (mg/L) 20.52 18.69 24.50 -
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Ground Water Quality Test Report Location: Environmental Quality Tests of Ground water of Amuria WCS (3 vent) of Bamankhali-Barnali
Sub-project, Magura
Service Rendered : Environmental Quality Test Report for Construction site
Sample Title : Groundwater (GW) Samples from Tube-wells
Sampling Date : 18/11/2021
Date of Testing : 20/11/2021 - 30/11/2021
Date of Reporting : 07.12.21
Analytical Results:
The results of analysis of Groundwater Samples from nearby Tube-wells are given below:
Test Parameters
Units
GPS Coordinates and Test Results National (DoE) Standard for
Drinking Water as per ECR –
1997 (Schedule 3B)
Remarks Groundwater-1 (23°23'20.90"N 89°26'15.63"E)
Groundwater-2 (23°23'19.78"N 89°26'16.84"E)
Groundwater-3 (23°23'18.55"N 90°26'13.78"E)
pH - 7.62 7.58 7.68 6.5-8.5 Result is within the National Standards
EC (µS/cm) 206 201 212 NYS
DO (mg/L) 7.12 7.22 7.10 6.0 Result is within the National Standards
BOD5days (mg/L) Nil Nil Nil 0.20 Result is within the National Standards
TSS (mg/L) Nil Nil Nil NYS
TDS (mg/L) 299 302 286 1000 Result is within the National Standards
Iron (Fe) (mg/L) 0.021 0.046 0.041 0.3-1.0 Result is within the National Standards
Manganese (Mn)
(mg/L) BDL 0.011 0.013 0.1 Result is within the National Standards
Turbidity (NTU) 4.22 5.80 5.20 10 Result is within the National Standards
Nitrate (NO3)
(mg/L) 1.51 Nil Nil 10 Result is within the National Standards
Chloride (Cl-
) (mg/L) 26.55 24.70 27.43 150-600 Result is within the
National Standards
BDL-below detection limit
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Ambient Air Quality Test Report
Name of Subproject and Location: Environmental Quality Tests of Ambient Air Quality of Amuria WCS
(3 vent) of Bamankhali-Barnali Sub-project, Magura
Sample Title : Air Quality Monitoring Near Construction Site
Sampling Date : 18/11/2021
Date of Reporting :07.12.2021
The test results of ambient air quality analysis are given below:
Air Quality Parameters
Units
GPS Coordinates and Air Quality Monitoring Results Ambient Air Quality
Standard for
Bangladesh as adopted
in 2005*
Remarks
Air Quality-1 (23ᴼ23'20"N; 89ᴼ26'12"E)
Air Quality-2 (23ᴼ23'18"N; 89ᴼ26'16"E)
Min Max Duration
Average
Min Max Duration
Average
Bangladesh Standard
Average Time
(CO) ppm 0.001 0.004 0.003 0.001 0.003 0.001 35 ppm
(40 mg/m3) 1 hour
All results are
within the
National
Standards.
9 ppm
(10 mg/m3) 8 hours
(CO2) ppm 633 639 635 632 644 638 NYS
(NO2) ppm 0.028 0.042 0.033 0.027 0.044 0.032 0.053 ppm (100 µg/m3)
Annual
(SO2) ppm 0.001 0.002 0.001 0.001 0.002 0.001 0.14 ppm
(365 µg/m3) (24 hr)
0.03 ppm
(80 µg/m3) Annual
(SPM) µgm-3 99 131 122 100 128 120 200 µgm-3 Annual
(PM10) µgm-3 88 112 101 86 114 105 150 µgm-3 24 hours
(PM2.5) µgm-3 63 83 77 64 85 75 65 µgm-3 24 hours PM2.5 is higher than the DoE standard. This is not for project work but for road dust.
Temperature oc 24 26 25 24 26 25 - -
Relative Humidity
% 74 77 75 74 77 75 - -
*The Bangladesh National Ambient Air Quality Standards have been taken from the Environment Conservation Rules, 1997 which was amended on 2005.
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Noise Quality Test Report
Name of Subproject and Location: Environmental Quality Tests of Noise Quality of Amuria WCS (3
vent) of Bamankhali Sub-project, Magura.
Service Rendered : Environmental Quality Test for Construction site
Sample Title : Noise level monitoring near construction site
Sampling Date : 18/11/2021
Date of Reporting : 07/12/2021
Temperature : 25ºC
Relative Humidity : 75%
The results of ambient noise level monitoring are given below:
Sampling Locations and GPS Coordinates
Noise Monitoring Results DOE Standard for Noise Pollution (Regulation and
Control) Rules, 2006*
Remarks
Daytime Min dBA
Max dBA
Daytime dB(A) Leq In quiet places
dB(A) Leq In residential
areas dB(A) Leq
Location-1 (23ᴼ23'18.38"N
89ᴼ26'14.55"E)
0800-0900 41.5 49.5 52.0 50 Daytime 40 Nighttime
55 Daytime 45 Nighttime
Noise level is little bit higher than the DoE standard in respect to the residential area. This is not for project work but for local traffic movement and other local reasons
1200-1300 45.5 53.2
1800-1900 48.9 57.2
Location-2 (23ᴼ23'20.08"N 89ᴼ26'16.55"E)
0800-0900 43.5 50.2 53.09 50 Daytime 40 Nighttime
55 Daytime 45 Nighttime
1200-1300 46.2 54.2
1800-1900 45.2 58.8
Location-3 (23ᴼ23'16.56"N 89ᴼ26'15.34"E)
0800-0900 43.8 50.0 51.15 50 Daytime 40 Nighttime
55 Daytime 45 Nighttime 1200-1300 45.7 52.2
1800-1900 44.5 56.3
*According to the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2006, acceptable sound levels are 55 decibels (dBA) for
daytime – 6am to 9pm – and 45 decibels for night time – 9pm to 6am – in residential areas; (50 decibels for daytime and 40
decibels for night time in quiet places); (60 decibels for daytime and 50 decibels for night time in mixed areas); (70 decibels for
daytime and 60 decibels for night in commercial areas); and (75 decibels for daytime and 70 decibels for night time in industrial
areas).
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Surface Water Quality Test Report
Location: Environmental Quality Tests of Surface water of Ucha Bazar Bridge, Chatler Fukurhat Sub-
project, Faridpur.
Service Rendered : Environmental Quality Test for construction site
Sample Title : Surface water (SW) sample from nearby pond, canal and river
Sampling Date : 19/11/2021
Date of Testing : 20/11/2021 - 30/11/2021
Date of Reporting : 07/12/2021
Sample Information : SW -1: (Pond Water); SW -2: (Canal/Khal Water); SW -3: (River Water)
The results of analysis of Surface Water Samples (Pond, Canal (Khal) and River Water) are given below:
Test Parameters
Units
GPS Coordinates and Test Results National (DoE)
Standard for Inland
Surface Water as per ECR –
1997 (Schedule 3A)
Remarks
Surface Water- 1
(Pond water)
(23ᴼ25'11.12"N 89ᴼ59'43.55"E)
Surface Water- 2
(Canal/ Khal water)
(23ᴼ25'8.52"N 89ᴼ59'42.82"E)
Surface Water- 3
(River water)
(23ᴼ25'15.56"N 89ᴼ59'38.34"E)
pH - 7.58 7.78 7.81 6.5-8.5 Result is within the National Standards
EC (µS/cm) 139.8 199.6 185.7 - Not yet standardized (NYS)
DO (mg/L) 5.36 5.58 5.72 5 (mg/L) and
above
Result is within the National Standards
BOD5days (mg/L) 0.92 1.12 0.87 6 or less Result is within the National Standards
TSS (mg/L) 5.52 8.33 12.60 - (NYS)
TDS (mg/L) 181 232 201 1000 (mg/L) Result is within the National Standards
Iron (Fe) (mg/L) 0.121 0.098 0.136 - (NYS)
Manganese (Mn)
(mg/L) 0.028 0.035 0.029 -
Turbidity (NTU) 11.25 11.80 12.56 -
Nitrate (NO3) (mg/L) 5.51 8.30 7.82 -
Chloride (Cl-) (mg/L) 18.52 21.90 24.43 -
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Ground Water Quality Test Report
Location: Environmental Quality Tests of Ground water of Ucha Bazar Bridge, Chatler Fukurhat Sub-
project, Faridpur.
Service Rendered : Environmental Quality Test of construction site
Sample Title : Groundwater (GW) Samples from Tube-wells
Sampling Date : 19/11/2021
Date of Testing : 20/11/2021 - 30/11/2021
Date of Reporting : 07/12/2021
The results of analysis of Groundwater Sample from nearby Tube-wells are given below:
Test Parameters
Units
GPS Coordinates and Test Results National (DoE) Standard for Drinking Water as per ECR – 1997 (Schedule 3B)
Remarks
Groundwater-1 (23°25'6.90"N 89°59'42.63"E)
Groundwater-2 (23°25'10.73"N 89°59'44.09"E)
Groundwater-3 (23°25'8.55"N 89°59'40.78"E)
pH - 7.52 7.68 7.60 6.5-8.5 Result is within the National Standards
EC (µS/cm) 208 215 219 - NYS
DO (mg/L) 6.88 7.10 6.95 6.0 Result is within the National Standards
BOD5days (mg/L) Nil Nil Nil 0.20 Result is within the National Standards
TSS (mg/L) Nil Nil Nil - NYS
TDS (mg/L) 279 281 276 1000 Result is within the National Standards
Iron (Fe) (mg/L) 0.051 0.073 0.068 0.3-1.0 Result is within the National Standards
Manganese (Mn)
(mg/L) 0.028 0.020 0.021 0.1 Result is within the National Standards
Turbidity (NTU) 5.62 6.22 6.10 10 Result is within the National Standards
Nitrate (NO3)
(mg/L) Nil 2.05 Nil 10 Result is within the National Standards
Chloride (Cl-)
(mg/L) 28.15 30.38 26.33 150-600 Result is within the National Standards
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Ambient Air Quality Test Report
Name of Subproject and Location: Environmental Quality Tests of Ambient Air Quality of Ucha Bazar
Bridge, Chatler Fukurhat Sub-project, Faridpur.
Sample Title : Air Quality Monitoring Near Construction Site
Sampling Date : 19/11/2021
Date of Reporting :07/12/2021
The test results of ambient air quality analysis are given below:
Air Quality Parameters
Units
GPS Coordinates and Air Quality Monitoring Results Ambient Air Quality
Standard for
Bangladesh as
adopted in 2005* Remarks
Air Quality-1 (23ᴼ25'10"N; 89ᴼ59'44"E)
Air Quality-2 (23ᴼ25'5"N; 89ᴼ59'40"E)
Min Max Duration
Average Min Max
Duration
Average
Bangladesh Standard
Average Time
(CO) ppm 0.100 0.900 0.457 0.100 0.700 0.400
35 ppm
(40 mg/m3) 1 hour
All values are
within the
National
Standards
except NO2 and
SO2.
Conc. of NO2 and
SO2 is much
higher than the
standard. This is
not for project
work but for
diesel run local
vehicles and
diesel oil
combustion by
local rice mills
and saw mills
etc.
9 ppm (10
mg/m3) 8 hours
(CO2) ppm 632 640 635 633 638 635 NYS
(NO2) ppm 0.117 0.119 0.118 0.114 0.118 0.117 0.053 ppm (100 µg/m3)
Annual
(SO2) ppm 0.300 0.500 0.400 0.200 0.300 0.200
0.14 ppm
(365 µg/m3) 24 hour
0.03 ppm
(80 µg/m3) Annual
(SPM) µgm-3 68 72 68.4 71 86 74 200 µgm-3 Annual
(PM10) µgm-3 58 61 58 58 63 58 150 µgm-3 24 hours
(PM2.5) µgm-3 49 53 51 48 54 53 65 µgm-3 24 hours
Temperature
oc 26 28 27 26 28 27 - -
Relative Humidity
% 52 60 54 52 60 54 - -
*The Bangladesh National Ambient Air Quality Standards have been taken from the Environment Conservation Rules, 1997 which was amended on 2005.
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Noise Quality Test Report Location: Environmental Quality Tests of Noise Quality of Ucha Bazar Bridge, Chatler Fukurhat Sub-
project, Faridpur.
Service Rendered : Environmental Quality Test of a Construction site
Sample Title : Noise level monitoring near construction site
Sampling Date : 19/11/2021
Date of Reporting : 07/12/2021
Temperature : 27ºC
Relative Humidity : 54%
The results of ambient noise level monitoring are given below:
Sampling Locations and
GPS Coordinates
Noise Monitoring Results DOE Standard for Noise Pollution (Regulation and
Control) Rules, 2006
Remarks
Daytime Min dBA
Max dBA
Daytime dB(A) Leq In quiet places
dB(A) Leq In residential
area dB(A) Leq
Location-1 (23ᴼ25'9.35"N
89ᴼ59'43.71"E)
0800-0900 44.5 52.5 55.90 50 Daytime 40 Nighttime
55 Daytime 45 Nighttime
Noise level is
little bit higher
than the DoE
standard in
respect to
residential
area. This is
not for project
work but for
local traffic
movement.
1200-1300 46.5 58.2
1800-1900 50.1 61.2
Location-2 (23ᴼ25'5.11"N 89ᴼ59'40.55"E)
0800-0900 45.5 50.2 55.88 50 Daytime 40 Nighttime
55 Daytime 45 Nighttime
1200-1300 46.2 57.2
1800-1900 50.2 61.8
Location-3 (23ᴼ25'12.56"N 89ᴼ59'46.34"E)
0800-0900 43.8 52.0 56.02 50 Daytime 40 Nighttime
55 Daytime 45 Nighttime 1200-1300 45.7 57.2
1800-1900 44.5 62.1
*According to the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2006, acceptable sound levels are 55 decibels (dBA) for daytime – 6am to 9pm – and 45 decibels for night time – 9pm to 6am – in residential areas; (50 decibels for daytime and 40 decibels for night time in quiet places); (60 decibels for daytime and 50 decibels for night time in mixed areas); (70 decibels for daytime and 60 decibels for night in commercial areas); and (75 decibels for daytime and 70 decibels for night time in industrial areas).
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Surface Water Quality Test Report
Location: Environmental Quality Tests of Surface water of Dohor Pachuria WCS (3 Vent), Horai River
Sub-project, Rajbari.
Service Rendered : Environmental Quality Test for Construction site
Sample Title : Surface water (SW) sample from nearby pond, canal and river
Sampling Date : 20/11/2021
Date of Testing : 20/11/2021 - 30/11/2021
Sample Information : SW -1: (Pond Water); SW -2: (Canal/Khal) Water); SW -3: (River Water)
The results of analysis of Surface Water Samples (Pond, Canal /Khal and River Water) are given below:
Test Parameters
Units
GPS Coordinates and Test Results National (DoE)
Standard for Inland
Surface Water as per ECR – 1997 (Schedule
3A)
Remarks
Surface Water- 1 (Pond water)
(23ᴼ41’1.56”N 89ᴼ36’9.55”E)
Surface Water- 2 (Canal/Khal
water)
(23ᴼ41'4.08"N 89ᴼ36'10.07"E)
Surface Water- 3 (River water) (23ᴼ41'6.56"N 89ᴼ36'12.42"E)
pH - 7.76 7.78 7.80 6.5-8.5 Result is within the National Standards
EC (µS/cm) 138.8 149.6 153.7 - Not yet standardized (NYS)
DO (mg/L) 5.48 5.66 5.58 5 (mg/L) and
above Result is within the National Standards
BOD5days (mg/L) 1.08 1.20 1.11 6 or less Result is within the National Standards
TSS (mg/L) 8.82 8.33 12.56 - (NYS)
TDS (mg/L) 223 217 220 1000 (mg/L) Result is within the National Standards
Iron (Fe) (mg/L) 0.211 0.190 0.172 - (NYS)
Manganese (Mn)
(mg/L) 0.037 0.023 0.028 --
Turbidity (NTU) 13.25 13.25 19.12 --
Nitrate (NO3) (mg/L) 6.23 6.25 8.33 -
Chloride (Cl-) (mg/L) 24.48 19.25 22.50 -
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Ground Water Quality Test Report
Location: Environmental Quality Tests of Ground water of Dohor Pachuria WCS (3 Vent), Horai River
Sub-project, Rajbari.
Service Rendered : Environmental Quality Test for construction site
Sample Title : Groundwater (GW) Samples from Tube-wells
Sampling Date : 20/11/2021
Date of Testing : 20/11/2021 - 30/11/2021
Date of Reporting : 07/12/2021
The results of analysis of Groundwater Sample from nearby Tube-wells are given below:
Test Parameters
Units GPS Coordinates and Test Results National (DoE) Standard for
Drinking Water as per ECR –
1997 (Schedule 3B)
Remarks
Groundwater-1 (23°41'2.10"N 89°36'10.03"E)
Groundwater-2 (23°41'5.78"N 89°36'11.84"E)
Groundwater-3 (23°41'9.75"N 89°36'13.78"E)
pH - 7.32 7.48 7.36 6.5-8.5 Result is within the National Standards
EC (µS/cm) 178.6 162.8 167.3 - NYS
DO (mg/L) 7.22 7.08 7.16 6.0 Result is within the National Standards
BOD5days (mg/L) Nil Nil Nil 0.20 Result is within the National Standards
TSS (mg/L) Nil Nil Nil - NYS
TDS (mg/L) 232 239 237 1000 Result is within the National Standards
Iron (Fe) (mg/L) 0.081 0.059 0.052 0.3-1.0 Result is within the National Standards
Manganese (Mn)
(mg/L) 0.022 0.031 0.018 0.1 Result is within the National Standards
Turbidity (NTU) 4.82 5.30 5.00 10 Result is within the National Standards
Nitrate (NO3)
(mg/L) Nil Nil Nil 10 Result is within the National Standards
Chloride (Cl-)
(mg/L) 35.76 32.38 32.54 150-600 Result is within the National Standards
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Ambient Air Quality Test Report
Location: Environmental Quality Tests of Ambient Air Quality of Dohor Pachuria WCS (3 Vent), Horai
River Sub-project, Rajbari.
Sample Title : Air Quality Monitoring Near Construction Site
Sampling Date : 20/11/2021
Date of Reporting :07.12.2021
The test results of ambient air quality analysis are given below:
Air Quality Parameters
Units
GPS Coordinates and Air Quality Monitoring Results Ambient Air Quality
Standard for
Bangladesh as
adopted in 2005* Remarks
Air Quality-1 (23ᴼ41'2"N 89ᴼ36'9"E)
Air Quality-2 (23ᴼ41'6"N 89ᴼ36'10"E)
Min Max Duration
Average Min Max
Duration
Average
Bangladesh Standard
Average Time
(CO) ppm 0.000 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
35 ppm
(40 mg/m3) 1 hour
All results are
within the
National
Standards
9 ppm
(10 mg/m3) 8 hours
(CO2) ppm 638 689 645 633 688 643 NYS
(NO2) ppm 0.013 0.027 0.025 0.012 0.028 0.024 0.053 ppm (100 µg/m3)
Annual
(SO2) ppm 0.001 0.003 0.001 0.001 0.002 0.001
0.14 ppm
(365 µg/m3)
(24
hours)
0.03 ppm
(80 µg/m3) Annual
(SPM) µgm-3 121.2 170.3 152.0 110.8 158.5 144.5 200 µgm-3 Annual
(PM10) µgm-3 99 131 120 96 121 115 150 µgm-3 24 hours
(PM2.5) µgm-3 80 110 98 76 102 90
65 µgm-3 24 hours PM2.5 is higher than the DoE standard. This is not for project work but for road dust.
Temperature
oc 28 31 30 28 31 30 - -
Relative Humidity
% 47 66 64 47 66 64 - -
*The Bangladesh National Ambient Air Quality Standards have been taken from the Environment Conservation Rules, 1997 which was amended on 2005.
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Noise Quality Test Report
Location: Environmental Quality Tests of Noise Quality of Dohor Pachuria WCS (3 Vent), Horai River
Sub-project, Rajbari.
Service Rendered : Environmental Quality Test of a Construction site
Sample Title : Noise level monitoring near construction site
Sampling Date : 20/11/2021
Reporting Date : 07/12/2021
Temperature : 30ºC
Relative Humidity : 64%
The results of ambient noise level monitoring are given below:
Sampling Locations and GPS Coordinates
Noise Monitoring Results DOE Standard for Noise Pollution (Regulation and
Control) Rules, 2006*
Remarks
Daytime Min dBA
Max dBA
Daytime dB(A) Leq In quiet places
dB(A) Leq In residential
area dB(A) Leq
Location-1 (23ᴼ41'2.00"N
89ᴼ36'9.04"E)
0800-0900 48.5 56.5 57.34 50 Daytime 40 Nighttime
55 Daytime 45 Nighttime
Noise level is little bit higher than the DoE standard in respect to residential area. This is not for project work but for local traffic movement.
1200-1300 52.8 62.2
1800-1900 51.0 58.8
Location-2 (23ᴼ41'4.60"N 89ᴼ36'10.04"E)
0800-0900 48.5 56.5 56.31 50 Daytime 40 Nighttime
55 Daytime 45 Nighttime 1200-1300 49.2 58.2
1800-1900 50.2 60.8
Location-3 (23ᴼ41'6.70"N 89ᴼ36'11.34"E)
0800-0900 49.8 56.0 56.54 50 Daytime 40 Nighttime
55 Daytime 45 Nighttime 1200-1300 51.0 61.2
1800-1900 49.5 58.3
* According to the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2006, acceptable sound levels are 55 decibels (dBA) for daytime – 6am to 9pm – and 45 decibels for night time – 9pm to 6am – in residential areas; (50 decibels for daytime and 40 decibels for night time in quiet places); (60 decibels for daytime and 50 decibels for night time in mixed areas); (70 decibels for daytime and 60 decibels for night in commercial areas); and (75 decibels for daytime and 70 decibels for night time in industrial areas).
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Method of Monitoring and equipment used for testing of Environmental Parameters
Surface and Groundwater Quality Testing
Surface water samples were collected from nearby inland water bodies (nearby pond, canal, river) and
Groundwater samples were collected from nearby tube-wells of each subproject site. The depth of tube-
wells was in the range of 100-150m. Sample bottles were preconditioned with 5% nitric acid and rinsed
with distilled deionized water. Each sample was collected in acid washed 500 mL plastic bottle. Duplicate
samples were taken per each sampling. Sample location was marked on the bottle and suitable
preservatives were added for storage till completion of quantitative physical and chemical analysis. The
bottle was filled to the brim with water taking care that no air bubble was trapped within the water sample.
Samples were transferred to the laboratory in coolers containing ice to reduce the degradation of
samples before analysis. Immediately after collection, samples were transferred to the laboratory. The
samples were analyzed as per standard procedure/method given in Standard Method for Examination
of Water and Wastewater Edition 20, published by APHA as well as using on site field test kit. Details of
the analysis method and protocol are presented in Table below.
Table : Method/equipment used for Water Analysis
Test Parameters Test Methods/Equipment used
pH pH meter
EC EC meter
DO DO meter(Hanna HI98193)
BOD5days DO meter(Hanna HI98193)
COD Chemical digestion and colorimetric method
TSS Gravimetric method
TDS TDS meter
Iron (Fe) Atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS)
Manganese (Mn) AAS
Arsenic (As) HG-AAS (APHA 3114)
Turbidity Turbidity meter
NO3-N Kjeldahl method
Cl- Titrimetric method
Total coliform Membrane filtration method
The quality of surface water was compared with the standards for Inland Surface Water Environment
Conservation Rules (ECR Schedule -3A, 1997) whereas the groundwater was compared with the
Drinking Water Standard (ECR Schedule-3B, 1997). The standards have been presented along with the
monitoring results of surface and groundwater for comparison.
Method of Monitoring and equipment used for Air quality measurement:
Direct measurement of NOx, SOx and CO etc. was conducted on a spot over a period of 8- hours by
using an instrument named Aeroquel Gas Analyser equipped with NOx, SOx and CO sensors (Model:
500, New Zealand). The portable wireless real time particle mass counters instrument named
AEROCET, Model 531, USA was used to measure the particulates- SPM, PM10 and PM2.5. Portable laser
particle counters (Dylos, Made: UK) were also used for the comparison of the particulate matters (PM10
and PM2.5). High Volume Air Sampler Method was also employed for the collection of SPM. The
measured ambient air quality parameters were compared with the standards of Bangladesh national
ambient air quality parameters as defined in the Environmental Conservation Rules ESR-1997 which
was amended in 2005.
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Method of Monitoring and equipment used for noise level testing:
The current noise levels along the proposed subproject sites have been measured during day time (8am
– 9am, 12am – 1pm & 6pm – 7pm) to identify existing noise level in the subproject area. A sound
level/noise level meter was used to quickly determine the ambient noise level in the construction area of
the subproject sites. The specification of sound level meter was: TES 1350A; Range: Low 35-100dB, High
65-130dB. Noise level was measured in terms of the A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure
level (Leq). After getting the raw data from the device, appropriate formula was applied to calculate
Leqday for each location. Measured noise level was compared with national standard (Noise pollution
control rules, 2006).
Summary of Key Issues and Remedial Actions At presence there is no key issues.
Response to Sl.no 36 of the latest Aide Memoire
According to ADB Aide memoire letter dated on 11th November based on ADB review Mission (1-9 November, 2021) it was agreed according to Sl. 36 that PMO shall carry out some environment-related issues. Development on the agreed issues are as follows:
(i) Initiate tree plantation at a pilot scale
1000 Mahogany plants have been planted on pilot basis in Village/Mouza Kuldhar, Upazila
Alfadanga, on both sides of the slope of embankment of Alfadanga-Boalmari Sub project.
According to the villagers the tree saplings need to be irrigated for successful growth during the
dry winter period. Due to this reason, provision for irrigation facility along with other nursing
required for successful growth of saplings have been included in the contract package. Image of
planed saplings attached in the report. Plantation of more saplings will be done during the winter
based on the experience to be gained through the pilot program.
(ii) Continue capacity building on the environmental safeguards and Management for PMO, BWDB
officials and WMOs
The PMO, BWDB have been provided Capacity building on the environmental safeguards. The
WMOs’ training on environmental safeguards issues are being imparted and it is continued.
(iii) Include reporting on the environmental good practices by other components (value chain) in the
next SEMR. The environmental good practices of various other components of SAIWRPMP-AF
are given as follows, which have been provided by the concerned experts of the disciplines after
discussion with the Environmental Safeguards Specialist.
(iv) Conduct scheduled environmental monitoring to improve safeguard performance at the
construction sites
Environmental monitoring of the construction sites is being carried out regularly on a routine basis
to improve the safeguards performance. During monitoring visits to work sites, the safeguards
levels are documented, suggest the Contractors for further improvement of environmental quality,
when the workers are also made aware/trained for enhancement of EHS qualities.
(v) Identify suitable location to finalize the tree plantation plan and initiate compensatory tree plantation program
Identification of suitable locations for tree plantation has been started in Kalidaskhali Arpara sub-
project and Bamankhali Arpara sub-project along with assistance of WMOs and will be continued
in other sub-projects of SAIWRPMP-AF. Compensatory tree plantation program will also be
initiated in the project areas.
(vi) Arrange training program for the WMOs on the tree plantation and maintenance
Training program for the WMOs on the tree plantation program has already been started and will
continue until completion.
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(vii) Share a report with pictures on the beneficial use of excavated earth
Following is a report on beneficial use excavated earth with images:
A 2 Km long earthen road has been constructed along the Hashemdia khal between chainage
1+800 km to 3+800 km in village/mouza Jandi of Tuzapur union under Bhanga Upazila with the
excavated earth of the khal. The road has a width of 12 feet and it belongs to Chatler-Fukurhat
sub-project area and it has been constructed during 2019-2020 work season.
Construction of the earthen road has provided many folds benefits of the local community as
described by them as follows:
The earthen road has facilitated the communication facility for about 20,000 people of the
local community comprising of 3 unions (Tujapur union, Naliaganj union and Hamirdi union)
The farmers of the locality can carry their agricultural crops after harvest to Rathkhola
selling location through the constructed earthen road, which has provided the facility to
4000 to 5,000 farmers of the locality
The local people opined that there is possibility of extension of the earthen road to connect
the earthen road with highway road that will lead to Bhanga Railway station by some
Government authority (they could not mention the name of the Government authority),
which will be big development in communication of the area
In addition. khal re-excavation has assured perennial flow of water in the khal with dry
season depth of about 4 feet (1.2m), facilitating boat movement and increasing fishery
production.
Followings are some images of the road:
Image HK-1: The 2 km long earthen road constructed beside the Hashemdia khal by the re-excavated earth
Image HK-2: Hashemdia khal has been made deeper and wider by re-excavation having a perennial water flow
Image HK-3: Improvement of Hashemdia khal through earth re-excavation
Image HK-4: Improvement of road communication by construction of earthen road with re-excavated earth of Hashemdia khal
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Environmental Issues addressing in the field of Agriculture of
SAIWRPMP-AF
SAIWRPMP-AF is implementing agricultural technology through the following programs giving due
attention to the environmental aspects.
Agricultural Programs
Included issues Environmental outcome Comments
Training Training on Good Agricultural Practices include priority on environmental aspects,
Environment-friendly safe and quality crop/food production for safe human health
Involve social security by maintaining farmers’ good health, assuring economic development and food security
Maintaining quality of soil and water through judicial application of agro-chemicals
Production of pollution-free healthy crops/fruits through safe and good practices
Ensuring proper care of birds and animals
Good Agricultural Practices ensure environmental-friendly situation that provide production of safe food, with farmers’ good health, safe bio-diversity and improved natural resources
Demonstration Crop demonstration follow certain principles/ technology to check environmental hazards
Transplantation of rice is done maintaining lines and logo, that ensures sufficient incidence of sufficient solar radiation and well ventilation, reducing insect/pest infestation saving soil and water from pollution
Use of Guti urea and Vermi-compost ensure reduction of soil and water pollution ensuring higher crop production
About total 16,000 farmers got training on environment-friendly crop production (through FFS and class room training)
Follow of lines and logo, use of Guti urea and Vermi-compost and awareness enhancement of farmers ensure increased production of agricultural crops reducing environmental hazard
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Good Environmental Practices in Fishery Activities of SAIWRPMP-
AF The Fishery component of SAIWRPMP-AF has undertaken various good environmental practices in their
program. They involve various environmental motivation of the project beneficiaries in performing project
activities. For example, the environmental practices of fish culture are provided as follows:
The following measures have been undertaken during fish culture activities by the project
Items Effects Mitigation measures by the project Remarks
Application of
cow dung
Use of cow dung in fish
culture is unhygienic
effects on the human
health through fish
consumption
Avoided the cow dung for culture fish
pond and used the organic substances
like mustard oil cake and rice bran as an
alternative material for fish culture
The good
environmental
practice resulted
improvement of fish
and human health
Application of
inorganic
fertilizer
Pollute the water
quality and soil through
using of urea and TSP
Project advised the fish farmers to use
the fertilizer at the recommended dose
to maintain the water and soil quality.
Project personnel
regularly monitor the
activities for
maintaining water and
soil qualities (note
below)
Supplementary
feed supply
Excess feed supply
damage the water
quality and hampered
the fish culture
Project advised the fish farmers to
maintain the water quality through
supplying the recommended amount of
feed in pond and follow the proper feed
supply method
Monitoring of the
activities is done
regularly
Sanctuary
establishment
Require maintaining
the good quality of
water, shelter and
breeding place of
aquatic flora and fauna
Project established sanctuaries in
different sub projects areas by
maintaining the water quality as well as
aquatic environment
Sanctuaries have
been established as a
mandatory task and
maintained good
environment qualities
of all required
parameter
Environment
related training
Training of the fishers
were carried to
maintain and improve
the aquatic
environment
During class room training and FSF
training, aquatic environment related
information was also provided to the
participants in the training sessions
Awareness building of
the fishers through
training helps in
improvement of
aquatic environment
mainly
Note: The relevant project personnel monitor the quality of water and soil, so that, the excessive use of inorganic
fertilizers (by the farmers) does not cause any pollution of water and soil affecting production and propagation of
fishery resources. Monitoring of water and soil is carried out by physical observation mainly. Opinion of local
experienced farmers are also utilized, whenever necessary.
Environmental compliance/ implication of Value Chain in
SAIWRPMP-AF Value chain includes various activities with other productive activities related to agriculture and fishery
etc. of SAIWRPMP-AF that are being carried out in environment- friendly manner. The value chain
activities are mainly interlinked with above mentioned project components, having implication of
minimum environmental adverse impacts.
The onion activity, introduced by the Value chain program will reduce post- harvest onion damage
reducing food waste and reducing environmental damage. Moreover, all components of SAIWRPMP-AF
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follow techniques for minimization of environmental hazards, which are also implicated by the Value
Chain as well.
Consultation and Complaints
Consultations were made with the local stakeholders during planning and implementation phases of
project as per requirements. No compliant was available on environment related issues. However, 3
Land Acquisition Plan related complaints were received from the local people of Tita regulator of
Alfadanga Boalmari sub-project, which have been solved by the Grievance Redress Committee. The
latest status of issue is presented in Table as follows:
Table 11: Public Complaints Registered in SAIWRPMP-AF
Complain
t Number
Date
Complaint
through (phone/letter/site)
Name of Complainer
Complaint Details
Action Taken by Contractor/PMU/C
SC
Date- case resolved
(days required)
Remarks-further action, if any
Subproject Name: Alfadanga Boalmari Sub-project
1. 9.11.2020 Application
Md. Alamgir Sarder of Tita area
1 kutcha house was excluded during survey
Field investigation and hearing of complaint were done on 19.5.2021 and 6.6.2021
Decision was taken on 23.6.2021 for payment of Tk.13,056
. The cheque has been paid to the complainer/ aggrieved person on 26.10.2021
2. 9.11.2020 Application
Siru Mollah of Tita area
Part of a kutcha house was excluded during survey
Field investigation and hearing of complaint were done on 19.5.2021 and 6.6.2021
Decision for was taken on 23.6.2021 for payment of Tk.28,016
. The cheque has been paid to the complainer/ aggrieved person on 26.10.2021
3 15.11,2020 Application
Md, Selim of Kuldhar area
1 kutcha cow shed was excluded during survey
Field investigation and hearing of complaint were done on 19.5.2021 and 6.6.2021
Decision for was taken on 23.6.2021 for payment of Tk.19,584
. The cheque has been paid to the complainer/ aggrieved person on 26.10.2021
Implementation of Recommendation of EIA/EMP Recommendations made in the EIA report are being followed during the implementation of the civil works
which are in progress in work sites of different sub-projects. Monitoring of EMP is being carried out at
construction work sites for EHS compliance. Monitoring of COVID-19 issues were also carried out during
field visit for checking its infection and spreading.
The Monitoring of EMP and COVID-19 is detailed in the following sub-chapters:
Monitoring for EMP and COVID-19 Issues
Monitoring of EMP and COVID-19 issues are being carried out as requirement of EMP related to
protection of Environment, workers’ health and safety as discussed below:
13.1 Monitoring of EMP
EMP Monitoring is carried out by visiting various work sites, when discussion is made with the
Contractors/representatives on measures taken by them on EHS issues and on requirement for their
further improvement compared to the EMP quality according to BOQ. The issues are also documented
in the environmental register maintained at the work sites. During field visits discussion is carried out
with the workers on importance of environment, health and safety issues during working that help them
growing awareness on the issues.
Field Visits for Environmental Monitoring during the period from July to December, 2021
Field visits to various work sites of SAIWRPMP-AF were carried out at various work sites for monitoring
of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) qualities of the workforce along with COVID-19 issues at work
sites during the reporting period when construction work started and continued. It was observed that
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many of the required EHS compliance have been carried out by them, although some need to be further
improved. The reporting period corresponds to the Rainy season mainly, when work in most of the work
sites were suspended and no new work could be started in full swing. Thus, monitoring of work site under
construction is limited in number. Cyclone Zawad also caused delay in starting the construction work
after the Rainy season due to untimely rainfall for a long period.
Monitoring of Dohor -Pachuria WCS
Visited Dohor-Pachuria Water Control Structure (3Vent) work site (under Horai River sub-project) on
09.09.2021 for monitoring of EHS situation there. It was observed that at present construction work is
stopped due to the continuation of the rainy season. According to the Contractor, construction and
placement of blocks is still to be carried out to complete the construction work at site. According to the
Environmental Inspector of the specific site, he is monitoring the EHS issues at the work site and will
continue complying the EHS issues, when the construction will resume in the post rainy season.
Monitoring of Repair of Belgachhi Regulator and Construction of CC block
Environmental monitoring of repair works Belgachhi 3 vent sluice and construction of CC blocks (9000
nos.) was carried out on 9.9.2021. The work was continued, although the rainy season interrupted the
work from time to time. The EHS situation is described as follows:
Worksite /Location
Observation Means of
Development
Corrective Action Plan with time line
& responsibility Monitoring
Repair of Belgachhi Regulator and Construction of CC block in Horai River sub-project
There is an English signboard erected at work site
A Bangla Signboard containing all the information of the regulator works need to be erected.
Contractor has been suggested to prepare and erect at suitable work site by 2 weeks
The issue to be monitored by the EMP monitoring team
1 hand tube well has been installed, there is also platform but the water quality has not been tested
The tube well water need to be tested to verify whether it is suitable for drinking
The Contractor has been asked to test the tube well water within 2 weeks period
The issues to be monitored by the EMP monitoring team for timely compliance.
1 toilet has been established for the workers, there is easy availability of water but the toilet is not adequately clean
The workers need to be made aware of maintaining the toilet clean and soap to be made available for use
The workers have been suggested to maintain the toilets properly and the Contractor has to assure it through every day monitoring along with supply of soap
Continuous monitoring to be done by the EMP team for toilet maintenance
There is inadequate provision and use of PPE at work site
Adequate provision of PPE and their proper use by the workers to be ensured during working
The Contractor need to assure adequate supply of PPE to workers within 2 weeks and workers should use them when working
Monitoring to be done by the EMP team for timely supply and use of PPE at work site
There is a first aid box containing medicine and related facilities. There are inadequate supply of masks and hand sanitizers for workers
The Contractor needs to supply adequate mask and hand sanitizers for the workers to maintain safety of COVID-19. and workers should use them during working
The Contractor has to supply the COVID-19 safety requirement adequately and continuously within 3 days
Continuous monitoring of EMP team to be done for Contractor’s regular supply of adequate mask and hand sanitizer.
Poor awareness level of workers on health, safety and COVID-19
Workers’ awareness level on EHS and COVID-19 need to be enhanced
The EMP team discussed with the workers on EHS and COVID-19 issues to upgrade their awareness level
The EMP team continue upgrading the awareness level of workers on EHS and COVID-19 issues
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Worksite /Location
Observation Means of
Development
Corrective Action Plan with time line
& responsibility Monitoring
No recruitment of nurse has been done for the workers’ safety and treatment
An experienced nurse needs to be appointed at work site immediately for workers’ safety
Contractor needs to appoint and continue the services of Nurse to ensure Workers’ safety within 7 days
The issue to be monitored by the EMP monitoring team for timely employment of an experienced nurse
Appointed an Environmental Inspector for the work site and provided instant training for improvement of EHS issues
The Environmental Inspector need to be available at site continuously
Contractor needs to continue the services of Environmental Inspector to be conduct environment-related activities
EMP monitoring team shall monitor the EHS activities performed by the Environmental Inspector
A COVID-19 awareness signboard has been erected at work site and discussion was made with the workers to motivate them to follow the COVID-19 guidelines during working.
Need ensuring workers’ follow up the COVID-19 instructions to check infection of the severe respiratory disease.
The Contractor has to provide COVID-19 awareness enhancement training during working
Motivation of workers for COVID-19 issues to be done by EMP team regularly during monitoring
No waste collection bin has been provided for waste collection/management
The Contractor needs to provide bins at work site for proper collection of waste for disposal
The Contractor has been asked to provide several bins at work site within 3 days
The EMP team will monitor timely provision of bins and its proper use at work sites
Monitoring of Amuria WCS
The work of the 3 vent water control structure has been kept suspended for the Rainy season as
discussed with Manager of the work site (Mr. Abdullah al Jihad), who has been discussed for conduct of
EHS issues at construction site of Amuria 3 vent water control structure of Bamonkhali-Barnali sub-
project.
According to the Manager, no kind of accident took place with the workers during the working period so
far. However, he has been asked to continue provision of all kinds of EHS facilities to the workers like
provision of first aid safety facility, provision of adeguate PPE along with provision of COVID-19 issues.
In addition, the Manager has been asked to provide 3 tiers fencing of the work site, so that no accident
of men and animals can take place in the work site areas. They have also been asked to adopt all safety
measures required. The Manager agreed to provide all EHS facilities to the workers as they have
followed in the past and follow the required safety measures required for checking of COVID-19 infection.
Monitoring of Koidubi-Kata Regulator
Environmental monitoring of construction of 1 vent water control structure at Koidubi-kata under
Bamonkhali-Barnali sub-project was carried out on 11.9.2021. The work continued, although the rainy
season has slowed down the work progress. The EHS situation is described as follows:
Worksite /Location
Observation Means of Development Corrective Action
Plan with time line & responsibility
Monitoring
Koidubi-Kata 1 vent regulator in Bamonkhali-Barnali sub-project
There is no signboard erected at work site
A Bangla Signboard containing all the information of the regulator need to be erected.
Contractor has been suggested to prepare and erect at suitable work site by 2 weeks
The issue to be monitored by the EMP monitoring team
1 hand tube well has been installed, there is no platform and the
The platform tube well needs to be constructed
The Contractor has been asked to construct the platform
The issues to be monitored by the EMP monitoring
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Worksite /Location
Observation Means of Development Corrective Action
Plan with time line & responsibility
Monitoring
water quality has not been tested
and tube well water need to be tested
and test the tube well water within 2 weeks period
team for timely compliance.
1 toilet has been established for the workers, there is easy availability of water but the toilet is not adequately clean
The workers made aware of maintaining the toilet clean and soap to be made available for use
The workers have been suggested to maintain the toilets properly and the Contractor has to assure it through every day monitoring along with regular supply of soap
Continuous monitoring to be done by the EMP team for toilet maintenance
There is a first aid box containing medicine and related facilities. There are inadequate masks and hand sanitizers for workers
The Contractor needs to supply adequate mask and hand sanitizers for the workers to maintain safety of COVID-19. and workers should use them during working
The Contractor has to supply the COVID-19 safety requirement adequately and continuously within 3 days
Continuous monitoring of EMP team to be done for Contractor’s proper supply of adequate mask and hand sanitizer.
The accommodation facility made for the workers is in poor condition.
The workers’ accommodation needs to be improved.
The Contractor has been asked to improve the accommodation facility within 2 weeks
The issue to be monitored by the EMP monitoring team
There are inadequate supply and use of PPE by the workers
Adequate number of PPE need to be provided to the workers and workers need to use them during working
Contractor has been asked to supply adequate PPE and workers have been made aware for using PPE during working
Proper supply of PPE needs to be monitored by the EMP monitoring team along with their proper use by the workers during working
No recruitment of nurse has been done for the workers’ safety and treatment
An experienced nurse need to be appointed at work site immediately for workers’ safety
Contractor needs to continue the services of Nurse, to ensure Workers’ safety within 7 days
The issue to be monitored by the EMP monitoring team for timely employment of an experienced nurse
Appointed an Environmental Inspector for the work site and provided instant training for improvement of EHS issues
The Environmental Inspector need to be available at site continuously
Contractor needs to continue the services of Environmental Inspector to be conduct environment-related activities
EMP monitoring team shall monitor the EHS activities performed by the Environmental Inspector
A COVID-19 awareness signboard has been erected at work site and discussion was made with the workers to motivate them to follow the COVID-19 guidelines during working.
Need ensuring workers’ follow up the COVID-19 instructions to check infection of the severe respiratory disease.
The Contractor has to provide COVID-19 awareness enhancement training during working
Motivation of workers for EHS COVID-19 issues to be done by EMP team regularly during monitoring
No waste collection bin has been provided for waste management
The Contractor needs to provide bins at work site for proper collection of waste for disposal
The Contractor has been asked to provide several bins at work site within 3 days
The EMP team will monitor timely provision of bins and its proper use at work sites
Lack of motivation of workers for follow up of EHS and COVID-19 issues
Motivation of workers made at work site it needs to be continued
Motivation of workers to abide by EHS and COVID-19 issues need to enhanced by the Contractor regularly
Workers’ motivation for EHS and COVID 19 issues has been undertaken, which need to be carried out by EMP team regularly
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Monitoring of Ucha Bazar Bridge
The site of Ucha Bazar bridge under Chatler Fukurhat sub-project was visited on 14.09.2021. for
environmental monitoring. But the construction work closed due to the rainy season. Discussion was
made with Mr. Belal Hossain (sub-contractor), construction work may resume after the rainy season by
mid- November.2021. The following EHS compliance was found at the site:
A tube well has been installed for supply of safe drinking water to workers and its sample has
been sent of DPHE for testing (test results is yet to be received)
1 toilet established for the workers and 1 toilet has been established for the contractors’
personnel.
Has first aid facilities for workers’ safety
Has a signboard erected at the work site
Has employed a nurse to provide safety during any accident
The COVID-19 safety signboard is already erected, which has been replaced (now) as per
requirement
Discussion was made with Mr. Belal Hossain for maintaining sound environmental safeguards when the construction work will resume after the expiry of the Rainy season.
Monitoring of Sankochkhali WCS
Visited Sankochkhali Water Control Structure (1Vent) work site (under Bamonkhali-Barnali sub-project)
on 21.11.2021 for monitoring of EHS situation there. Work has resumed in the work site after the rainy
season. The EHS situation is briefed as follows:
Worksite/ Location
Observation Means of Development
Corrective Action Plan with time line
& responsibility
Monitoring
Sankochkhali WCS in Bamonkhali-Barnali sub-project
Use of PPE by the workers has improved in comparison to previous visit on 8.6.2021, although they need further development
Adequate mask and safety shoe need to be provided to the workers
The Contractor has been asked to supply adequate number of mask and safety shoes within 1 week
The Contractor has agreed to provide the remaining PPE to the workers within 1 week, which need to be monitored by the EMP team
First aid facilities have been available as required for workers, although appointment of nurse is yet to be materialized
Need immediate appointment of an experienced nurse.
The Contractor has been asked to appoint an experienced Nurse with immediate effect.
The Contractor has agreed to appoint one experienced Nurse within 1 week, which needs to be monitored promptly by the EMP team
Providing soap for the workers for washing after toilet
Soap for hand washing has been provided to the workers as required during the last visit
Need to continue Need monitoring by the EMP team
Erected signboard to check COVID-19 infection among the workers/community
The workers should follow the guidelines of the COVID-19 to check infection of COVID-19 during working
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Workers’ accommodation facility needs to be
Need to supply proper mat facility under the bedding
The Contractor should provide proper mat over the floor during winter
The Contractor agreed to provide the required mat to the workers for
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Worksite/ Location
Observation Means of Development
Corrective Action Plan with time line
& responsibility
Monitoring
improved during the ensuing winter
to check cold from the floor
better hygienic conditions, need to be monitored by the EMP team
No bin was available at worksite for waste collection and proper management of waste
Need provision of 3-4 bins for waste collection and management henceforth
The Contractor agreed to provide required bins at work site
The Contractor agreed to provide bins within 1 week, which should be monitored by the EMP team
The installed tube well has platform, but the water quality has not been tested
The water quality needs to be tested for its Arsenic content
The Contractor agreed to test water quality for its drinking suitability within 2 weeks.
The issue needs to be monitored by the EMP team to get the water tested within specified time.
Monitoring of River Bank Protection work at Charbhatpara
Visited River Bank Protection work at Charbhatpara in Purulia Charbhatpara sub-project area on
21.11.2021, which has started new in the present working season. The work mainly consists of preparing
CC block for river protection work along the bank of Modhumati River. The status of EHS in the
construction site is briefed as follows:
Worksite/ Location
Observation Means of Development
Corrective Action Plan with time line
& responsibility
Monitoring
River Bank Protection works at Charbhatpara
An English signboard containing all the related information has been erected
A Bangla signboard needs to be erected at work site containing all the related information
The Contractor has been suggested to prepare and erect a Bangla signboard at site within 2 weeks
The Contractor has agreed to prepare a Bangla signboard for erection at site within 2 weeks, need monitoring by the EMP team
Few workers have PPE (helmet, vest, safety shoe, hand gloves etc.)
Provision of adequate PPE to all workers during working
The Contractor has agreed to provide PPE among the workers during working within 1 week
The Contractor has agreed to provide PPE among the workers during working within 1 week, that require monitoring by the EMP team
Installation of 3 Hand tube wells (HTWs); lack proper platform and testing of water quality
Installing proper platform of 3 HTWs and testing of water qualities related to drinking purpose
The Contractor has been suggested for construction of proper platform and conduct of testing of water for drinking by 2 weeks’ time
The Contractor agreed to conduct the required works within 2 weeks’ time, which need proper monitoring by the EMP team
Spraying of water is done for dust management
Need to be done as and when required.
Need monitoring frequently by the EMP team for its continuation
Digging ditch for disposal of kitchen waste
The Contractor needs to dig ditch for disposal of kitchen waste
The Contractor agreed to dig ditch for disposal of kitchen waste within 2 days
Need monitoring of the issue by the EMP team for digging of ditch as per specification and time line
Toilet facilities for workers
In total 5 toilets have been established in the work site (4 for male
and 1 for female)
The toilets need to be kept hygienic and clean, for which, workers need to be trained
Need regular monitoring by the contractor, EMP team
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Worksite/ Location
Observation Means of Development
Corrective Action Plan with time line
& responsibility
Monitoring
Mr. Ziaur Rahman has been recruited as Environmental Inspector to look after the environmental works
He has been briefed of the activities to be involved
Mr. Ziaur Rahman will work as Environmental Inspector to comply the EHS issues at the work site, which need monitoring by the EMP team
Recruitment of Nurse yet to be done
One experienced Nurse need to be employed at work site
The Contractor has agreed to employ one experienced Nurse within 2 weeks to provide services to the workers whenever required.
The issue needs to be monitored properly by the EMP team for the safety of the work force.
13.2 Latest Improvement of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Quality
The qualities of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) issues have achieved a gradual improvement in the working areas of SAIWRPMP-AF with progression of time as has been observed during field visits by the ISPMC. This has resulted due to the continuous in-field training and motivation of the Contractors personnel and the workers on importance of workers’ safety during field visits.
The update status Environmental safeguards are provided in the following Table (Table-12):
Table 12: Improvements of Environmental Safeguards
Sl.
No.
Env. Safeguards
Issue
Status in Initial
stage
Status after several
monitoring
Remarks
1. Erection of
Signboards
No erection of
signboard/ erection of
unsuitable signboard
Signboards erected
with all required
information at suitable
locations
Both Bangla and English
Signboards were erected at
various suitable locations
2. Supply and use of
PPE
Inadequate supply
and use of PPE
Supply and use of
PPE has improved
Use of mask, helmet, hand
gloves, vest and safety shoe
etc. have increased,
although need further
improvement
3. Provision of First aid
facilities
Had poor/ inadequate
supply of medicine/
related materials
Adequate supply of
medicine/ related
materials ensured in
most work sites
The Contractors supply
adequate first aid facilities
and workers also have been
used to use medicine,
whenever required
4. Establishment of HTW
for drinking water
Hand tube wells had
no platform and water
quality was not tested
for Arsenic/ Iron
contents
Platforms has been
constructed in many
work sites and test of
arsenic and iron
contents have been
carried out in most
work sites
The tube well water has
been found suitable for
drinking according to test
results in all locations
5. Establishment of
hygienic latrine
Latrines were not
hygienic and clean
Improvement taken
place in quality of
latrine for the
workers,
Supply of soap/detergent for
hand washing by workers
introduced at work sites
6. Appointment of
Nurse/Environmental
Inspector
Contractors were
reluctant for
appointment of Nurse/
Status of appointment
of trained Nurse/
Environmental
Contractors are being used
to recruit Nurse/
Environmental Inspector,
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Sl.
No.
Env. Safeguards
Issue
Status in Initial
stage
Status after several
monitoring
Remarks
Environmental
Inspector
Inspector has
improved
since they are included in
BOQ
7. Use of mask, hand
sanitizer, maintaining
social/ personal
distancing
Irregular use of mask,
hand sanitizer and did
not maintain social
distancing
Workers use mask
during working, use
hand sanitizer
occasionally, but
rarely maintain social
distancing
Situation improved slowly
(since the workers believe,
they will not be affected with
COVID-19). Efforts are
being made to aware them
of the actual situation
8. Waste management Wastes were not
collected and
managed properly.
Improvement is
marked in collection
and management of
waste of work sites
Contractors provided bins at
work site for collection of
waste
9. Awareness and
Knowledge of workers
on EHS and COVID-
19 issues
Most Contractor/
workers were
unaware of EHS and
COVID-19 issues
Awareness of
Contractor/workers
improving through
frequent discussion
motivation during
monitoring of EHS
qualities
It needs to be improved by
further efforts
10. Recording of
Environmental
compliance in
Register
No recording of Env.
Compliance level at
work site was done
The register for
recording of EHS
qualities provides
evidence of gradual
improvement of EHS
qualities along with
Contractors’ liabilities
The Contractor needs to
maintain the register
carefully and improve the
EHS qualities as instructed
Improvement of environmental safeguards issues of a specific work site takes place from the beginning of physical
works and it continues till the completion of the works. Moreover, works of different work sites starts at different time
and thus they are also completed at different time. Thus, the efforts of improvement of environmental safeguards
cannot be kept limited within a set time frame (specific date and month), rather it depends on tenure of the physical
work, when continuous monitoring need to be ensured.
13.3 Updated Project Strategy against COVID-19 H&S Guidelines
Outbreak and spread of COVID-19 have taken place in Bangladesh since March, 2020 like many
countries of the world. People are getting infected and some of them are facing tragic death due to the
virus infection. The infection and death however, continued, although there were fluctuations, the rates
dwindled during the winter and it is being augmented in the present summer. The incidence of infection
and death also occurred in the sub-project areas of SAIWRPMP-AF, although, no news of infection and
death were received from among the workers and construction related persons working in SAIWRPMP-
AF.
According to Government of Bangladesh, Director General, Health under Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare is the legal authority for declaring the guidelines and related information of COVID-19. However,
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has prepared a COVID-19 guideline for the Health and safety of the
construction workforce to ensure workers and employs’ safety from COVID-19 infection while working in
the worksites. The ADB guideline covers all the required COVID-19 safety compliances as mentioned in
the GoB guidelines.
SAIWRPMP-AF has also prepared a workplan for the workforce to be followed to avoid infection of the
COVID-19 virus, according to the suggestion of ADB corresponding to GoB guideline. It includes
adoption of various measures like use of mask, use of hand sanitizers, maintaining personnel/social
distance, measuring workers’ temperature and disinfection of work site and camp site mainly along with
awareness building of workers adoption of measures in case of incidence of Corona infection. The
workplan was agreed upon by ADB Environment Specialist and it was distributed among the Contractors
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to be followed during working in order to keep the workers along with other staff safe and be followed in
any case of occurrence of COVID-19 pandemic in their work site. They were also suggested to seek
interpretation of the work plan if they face any problem in understanding any part of it.
Most of the Contractors followed the COVID-19 workplan in work sites during working, although there
was some reluctance of the workers at some locations. The PMO and ISPMC members always tried to
enhance awareness of the workers during their field visits. Thus, it was observed that, the awareness
level of the workers got improved and gradually they became used to work following compliance of
COVID-19 issues mostly.
The awareness activities following of the instructions of the COVID-19 workplan shall have to be
continued in order keep the workforce in safe situation till the work completion of SAIWRPMP-AF, since
it is anticipated that the infection of COVID-19 will continue to further longer period.
It is also quite positive that the Government has facilitated in provision of COVID-19 vaccine to the elder
population of the country, which created optimistic and improved situation on the issue. Motivation of the
elderly workforce to involve in vaccine program will also bring positive situation in the present context.
In line with the requirement of awareness enhancement of workforce of sub-projects of SAIWRPMP-AF,
erection of signboards containing COVID-19 messages have been carried out at camp sites and work
sites of different sub-projects.
The workers have to remind that COVID-19 will only disappear when we are vigilant and careful against
it in our everyday livelihood style.
Steps undertaken for protection against COVID-19
The contractors have undertaken certain drives as per the suggestion of BWDB project personal and ISPMC to maintain safety/ protection measures for staffs and workers against outbreak/ infection of COVID-19. The major issues complied by the Contractors are as follows (Table-13):
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No.
Provided Safety/Protection
facility
Specified objective
1. Provision Face Mask Face masks to be provided to workers at each work site and the
Contractor ensures that every worker use it properly for all time
especially during this Corona Virus Period.
2 Maintaining social/ personal
distancing
Workers have been trained and motivated to maintain minimum
social distance (minimum 3 feet) during working hours and beyond
for their safety
3 Use of Hand Sanitizer Clinically approved hand sanitizers are provided at each work site.
It is compulsory to be used by workers before engaged into their
work.
4 Frequent hand washing with
soap/ detergent
Practice of frequent hand washing at work site was introduced for
workers for their safety against COVID-19 infection
5 Use of Disinfectants Clinically approved disinfectants are provided to disinfect all
potential affected work site areas including vehicles and equipment
6 Provision and use of hand
gloves
The Contractor has supplied hand gloves to ensure their uses
during working period for safety from COVID-19 infection
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APPENDIX-A
Approval of DOE’s ECC along with its renewal and Status on relevant GOB permits (such as
NOC from different line departments, local authorities)
Environmental clearance certificate (ECC) for Southwest Integrated Water Resources Planning and
Management Project -AF has been approved by the Department of Environment (DoE), Bangladesh on
28.07.2015 with validity of 1 year period (ending on 27.07.2016), which is subject to be renewed annually
till the end of the project.
The ECC for the project was renewed (by DoE) on 08.07.2018 for a period of 3 years, which remained
valid upto 27.07.2019.
In the next effort the ECC of the project has again been renewed on 11.07.2021 for a period of 3 years
with validity until 27.07.2022.
Moreover, Memorandum of understanding has been signed with Department of Agriculture Extension
and Local Government Engineering Department for rendering their assistance and cooperation in proper
implementation of the project.
The Sub-projects under SAIWRPMP-AF are existing old BWDB sub-projects, which should require no
permits from the local authority for their rehabilitation, although comprehensive discussions have been
made with the local authority during planning and implementation stages.
The DoE’s letters for approval of ECC for SAIWRPMP-AF and its subsequent renewals are attached
herewith as follows:
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Environmental Clearance Certificate by DOE for SAIWRPMP-AF
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Renewal of ECC by DoE for the period 28.07.2016 to 27.07.2019
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Renewal of ECC for the period 28.07.2019 to 27.07.2022
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APPENDIX-B
Images of Environmental Compliances in SAIWRPMP-AF during the
period July to December, 2021
Environment-related Images for July-December, 2021
Image-1: Workers working at Construction site wearing PPE and maintaining personal distance in Amuria 3 vent structure of BamonKhali-Barnali SP
Image-2: Nurse is available at work site for treating the workers, whenever required in Amuria 3 vent WCS structure of Bamonkhali-Barnali SP
Image-3: Holding meeting with WMG representatives of Kalidaskhali-Arpara subproject, Magura for tree plantation program
Image-4: Discussion with community for selection of tree species for plantation according to local demand in Kalidaskhali - Arpara sub-project, Magura
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Image-5 Checking of first aid materials including medicine at Amuria work site of Bamankhali-Barnali SP, Magura
Image-6: Proper disposal of waste in suitable bin at Amuria work site of Bamankhali-Barnali SP, Magura
Image-7: Discussion with Contractor’s personnel on improved EHS performance along with their documentation in Koidubi Kata regulator, Bamonkhali- Barnali sub-project
Image-8: An Arsenic-free deep tube well established in Mutuker char village of Chatler-Fukurhat Sub-project
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Image-9: Provision of First aid facilities at Belgachhi work site of Horai River sub-project
Image-10: Discussion with workers on EHS and COVID-19 issues at Belgachhi work site of Horai River sub-project
Image 11: Image of Fish sanctuary in Boyra khal established in Kalidakhali-Arpara Sub-project
Image-12: Preparation of Annual Environmental program by Shapla WMG of Beel Sukunia sub-project
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Image-13: Discussion on Environmental awareness issues with Kallyankhali WMG members of Bamonkhali-Barnali Sub-project
Image-14: Environmental consultation meeting with Kulia per Kulia WMG of Bamonkhali-Barnali Sub-project
Image- 15: Planning for improvement of environmental qualities by Raj WMG members in Bamankhali- Barnali Sub-project
Image-16: Tree saplings (Mahogany) have been planted at existing embankment near Tita regulator, Alfadanga Boalmari Sub-project
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Image-17: Conduct of Air quality test at construction site, 3 Vent Regulator Amuria site, BamonKhali Bornali Sub-Project
Image-18: Collection of surface water samples for conducting water quality analysis in Horai River SP
Image-19: Observation of noise level by the Noise Specialists in Chatler-Fukurhat Sub-project
Image-20: Collection of water sample from HTW for testing of ground water quality in Bamonkhali-Barnali Sub-project
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Image-21: Discussion with Managers of Contractor on conduct of EHS activities during construction in South Bhatpara work site of Purulia-Charbhatpara Sub-project
Image-22: Meeting for payment of grant for loss of crop and vegetables for construction of embankment and sluice in Alfadanga-Boalmari Sub-project
Image-23: Payment of cheque to Affected person (Male) for loss of crop and vegetables in Alfadanga-Boalmari SP
Image-24: Payment of cheque to Affected person (Female) for loss of crop and vegetables in Alfadanga-Boalmari Sub-project
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Image-25: Hygienic toilet provided with other required facilities in South-Bhatpara work site of Purulia -Charbhatpara Sub-project
Image-26: Air, Noise and Water quality experts are involved in conducting various tests at Construction site of Dohor Pachuria WCS of Horai River sub-project
Image-27: Walking along the road constructed by the excavated earth of Hashemdia khal in Chatler-Fukurhat Sub-project
Image-28: Tree saplings (Mahogany) planted on existing embankment Tita regulator, Alfadanga Boalmari Subproject (ABSP), Faridpur.
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Images of signboards on protection from COVID-19 Infection at work
sites of SAIWRPMP-AF erected during 01.07.21 to 31.12.2021
Image-1: Erection of COVID-19 signboard at Koidubi Kata regulator site, Bamonkhali Barnali sub-project to aware the workers and the community
Image-2: Workers paying attention to the COVID-19 signboard, erected in Sankochkhali work site of Bamankhali- Barnali Sub-project
Image-3: Workers took interest in reading the instruction of COVID-19 signboard in South Bhatpara work site of Purulia Charbhatpara SP.
Covid-4 signboard erected at the worksite to make awareness among the workers as well as local people at Belgachi, Horai River SP
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Covid-5 signboard has erected at the worksite of Dohor Pachuria work site of Horai River SP to aware the local community in addition to the workers
COVID-6 signboard is marked by the community of Ucha Bazar bridge work site of Chatler-Fukurhat Sub-project
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APPENDIX-C
Procedures for Environmental Monitoring
Activities related to Environmental Compliance Monitoring in Southwest Area Integrated Water
Resources Planning and Management Project, Additional Funding (SAIWRPMP-AF)
In order to ensure environmental compliance in the work sites, the Contractor shall complete the
respective environmental checklists (see attachment) through observation of Environment, Health
and Safety (EHS) levels at worksite, and submit them to concerned SDE/ AE of BWDB on monthly
basis. He (SDE/ AE) will scrutinize the checklists and add his observations/ comments. He will
follow-up with the Contractor as/when required.
The SDE/AE will file the completed and commented checklists, as evidence of environmental
compliance and for clearance of final payment of the contractor.
Environmental/Safeguard specialist, ISPMC, will check whether the contracts have an
environmental clause, and scrutinize the filled-in checklists for assessment of the status of
environmental compliance level of various work sites.
Regularly, and on sample basis, Environmental/Safeguard specialist will visit various worksites
(particularly for new constructions and bigger repairs) to monitor and cross check the environmental
compliance level of the contractors and workers. He will also advise on any improvement of EHS
qualities during field visit as/ when required.
The Environmental/ Safeguards Specialist will report any major deficiencies in EHS compliance to
the concerned SDE/AE and DTL of ISPMC. Minor issues will be discussed with the concerned
SDE/AE only.
The Environmental/Safeguard specialist will prepare the Semi-annual environmental monitoring
report that will pertain to compliance with EHS requirements in the SAIWRPMP-AF.
Attachment: Environmental Monitoring checklist – separate file (as attached below)
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APPENDIX-E
Response of ADB’s comments on Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring
Report July-December, 2020
Sl. No.
ADB’s Comments Response Status Addressing in the Report
1. General Comments - Status on relevant
GOB permits (such as NOC from different line departments, local authorities, permission for dredging from BIWTA etc.) which to be obtained to proceed the construction works should have been included in the EMR.
Not applicable Not addressed. As per national regulations, project has to obtain clearances and permits such as ECC from DOE, NOC from local authority etc. We recommend to include the compliance status of clearances and permits in the report.
DOE has issued the Environmental clearance certificate (ECC) for SAIWRPMP-AF. It has also been renewed upto 27.7.2019. For renewal of DOE’s ECC for the years 2019-2020 2020-2021and 2021-2022 application has been made and in the latest development DOE has approved the ECC upto the period 27.7.2022. Moreover, Memorandum of understanding has been signed with Department of Agriculture Extension and Local Government Engineering Department for rendering their assistance and cooperation in proper implementation of the project. The Sub-projects under SAIWRPMP-AF are existing old BWDB sub-projects, which should require no permits from the local authority for their rehabilitation, although comprehensive discussion have been made with the local authority during planning and implementation stages. All these issues have been enclosed in Appendix-B of EMR
2. - Consultation and complaints– to report on any consultations undertaken and list any complaints received.
Consultations were made with the local stakeholders during planning and implementation phases of project as per requirements, although no complaints were received from the local people till the reporting period July-December,2020.
Not addressed. Please include the response in the EMR under Consultation and Complaints section.
The response has been included in Chapter 8.
3. - Grievance redressal status (grievances i.e. Identification of key issues, or complaints from affected people, or recommendations for improvement) should have been included in the EMR.
Social grievance of 3 displaced persons were received at Tita regulator of Alfadanga-Boalmari sub-project during the reporting period (July-December, 2020) The Convener of the Grievance
Not addressed. EMR should include a section on Grievance Redress Mechanism where this response might be incorporated.
The response has been incorporated in Table-1, column 4, along with Grievance Redress Mechanism.
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committee will decide the issues after proper verification, which is under process.
4. - Provide a time bound corrective action plan (CAP) for further improvement as recommendation.
The Contractors are made aware of compliance of environmental issues during issuance of work order for which various EMP costs have been included in BoQ and for which they have been imparted training. They are also made aware of compliance/ improving of Environmental issues during monitoring of construction activities. Thus, there is continuous trend of improvement of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) issues. Provision of a time bound for corrective action plan (CAP) is not-practicable, since improvement of EHS issues is a continuous process and work orders are issued in different time frame, which are completed in different time limits.
Please provide the updates on the improvements of environmental safeguards in tabular format which have been rectified through several monitoring system.
Update of the improvement of Environmental Safeguards has been included in Table-10, Appendix-C of EMR as achieved through monitoring
5. Compliance with Environmental Management Plan Table 2: Rivers and Khals and re-excavated materials- - Is there any dredge
material management plan formulated for proper handling of dredged spoils generated due to riverbed excavation, if any please provide updates in the EMR.
Works of the project include khal re-excavation (not river dredging). The excavated earth is placed at certain distance according to technical specification and rough leveling and dressing done, so that the excavated earth is not re-deposited in the khal.
Not addressed. Incorporate the response in the “Actual Implementation” column of the Table-2 under Point 5- Rivers and Khals and re-excavated materials.
The response has been incorporated in “Actual Implementation column (4) of Table -2 against Rivers and Khals and re-excavated materials
6. Housing and Home gardens
The comment appears to be mistaken as checked
Not addressed.
Table-2 of EMR has been corrected as per the response (against River and khal re-
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- According to the approved IEE, prior to start dredging, the quality of bed materials to be confirmed by testing presence of heavy metals but such testing has not been carried out to date, how this item is complied, please clarify.
in the Environmental Mitigation Plan (of the approved EIA report). against housing and home gardens. However, in khal re-excavation (not river dredging) there is no requirement of testing for metals.
Could you please see Page 22, Table 2, Point-6 of the submitted EMR where bed materials testing is included under Housing and Home gardens, please correct as per your response.
excavated materials) and the response has been inserted in column-6 (compliance status)
7. Air quality and noise levels - Air quality monitoring
will be carried out as per the schedule stated in the environmental monitoring plan stipulated in the approved IEE, but no monitoring has been done yet, please justify.
Air quality and noise level will be monitored as per Environmental Monitoring Plan, although no major air polluting and no high-level noise producing activities are carried out during project construction period.
Not addressed. Please insert the response in the relevant sections of the EMR.
The statement has been inserted in column 4 against Air quality and noise level, ground water and surface water of Table-2
8. Tree Coverage: - Tree plantation plan
suggested in the approved IEE to plant 126,900 saplings for which BDT41,409,474 has been estimated and put in the EMP-BOQ. Please provide details on the tree plantation program in the EMR.
According to the approved EIA 126, 900 plants to be planted, which will be carried out on both sides of the embankments at 2m spacing by the WMG members after the completion of embankment construction. BWDB is working on the issue for carrying out the tree plantation program with the WMO participation.
Not addressed. Please insert the response in the relevant sections of the EMR.
The response has been inserted. Tree coverage/ plantation issue, column 5 of Table-2.
9. Section 4.2.1, Para 5: - Please provide
relevant documents regarding training programs conducted during reporting period such as no. of participants, photographs etc.
Actually, limited training on environmental issues has been carried out during the reporting period (July-December, 2020) mainly due to outbreak and continuation of COVID-19 pandemic; a total of 15 batches “Environmental Sub Committee members of WMG” were imparted training. The number of participants were 375 nos., among them 216 were male
Not addressed. Please insert the response in the relevant sections of the EMR.
This has been inserted in Chapter 4.2.1
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and 159 were female.
10. - Air, noise, ground water and surface water quality monitoring for the reporting year as per suggested in the monitoring table of approved IEE should have been incorporated in the EMR.
The issue of testing of air quality, noise, ground water quality and surface water quality were not encouraged by the ADB Mission during their latest visit in August, 2020. However, these tests can be done if felt necessary from your end.
Monitoring plan of the approved IEE to be followed in order to environmental quality monitoring.
Tests for air quality, noise level, ground water and surface water quality will be carried out according to approved EIA and it has been addressed in Table-2.
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Response of ADB’s comments on Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring
Report January-June, 2021
Sl.
No. ADB’s Comments Response
1. Executive Summary
Please revise the Executive Summary by adding
compliance status of EMP (monitoring status of khal
excavation and erosion, dust control, air, noise, water
quality, workers’ health and safety, COVID-19
measures, fish sanctuary etc.), status of training and
capacity building programs, monitoring visit and
observation along with corrective action plan
Executive summary has been
revised with inclusion of EMP related
issues
2. Introduction
- Page 8, Section 1.5: List the environmental
safeguard personnel engaged in SAIWRPMP-AF
including name, designation, contact information in
tabular format. You may follow the given format:
A Table (Table-1) has been included
along with section 1.5 following the
given format
3. - Page 18, Section 1.8: Please provide status of
safeguard documentation (preparation and
submission of any IEE/ SEMP) during monitoring
period, if any.
No report on IEE/SEMP has been
prepared or submitted during the
reporting period
4. - Please include compliance status to the loan
covenants relevant to environmental safeguards
(Schedule 5: Environment- Para 7, Safeguards –
Related Provisions in Bidding Documents and
Works Contracts- Para 12 (a-e), Safeguards
Monitoring and Reporting- Para 13 (a-c), Labor
Standards, Health and Safety- Para 15). Please do
provide specific compliance measures taken for
every individual covenant and avoid writing being
complied/complied.
Compliance status of mentioned
para of schedule 5 have been
included in Section-3 (Table-3)
5. Compliance with Environmental Management
Plan
Table 2:
Although the project is now at construction phase and
all the mitigation measures, are supposed to be
conducted by the contractors, stipulated in “Actual
Implementation” column in Table 2, as if those are still
in planning phase. Please revise the table minutely
(avoid will/will be etc.).
Thanks. The column “Actual
Implementation” in Table-4 has been
revised and corrected according to
the present construction phase of
the project
6 Significant progress for Khal re-excavation works
have been achieved during monitoring period as per
section 1.7. According to the approved IEE, a
plan/guideline for khal/river excavation were
suggested to follow during re-excavation works.
However, implementation status for “River/ Khal
erosion” is not provided adequately in the table,
please revise the actual implementation column
Guideline for River/Khal re-
excavation along with erosion issue
has been included in Section 4.1.1
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7 Tree Coverage/Plantation: It is noted that the existing
timber and fruit trees were cleared by Forest
Department (FD), therefore, the EMR should include
details of the tree removal program done by FD
(removal date, location, number of trees, size and type
of the removed trees etc. in tabular format).
Details of the tree removal program
done by FD has been incorporated
in Section 4.1.2 (in tabular format).
8 Please provide appropriate corrective action
measures for the non-compliance/ to be complied
issues articulated in “Compliance Status” column of
the table.
Appropriate corrective action
measures have been provided in the
relevant “compliance status” column
of the table.
9. - Page 29, Section 4.2.1: Please tabulate the details
of training and capacity building programs
conducted during reporting period, you may follow
the given format. Also provide the cumulative
number of the training conducted till date.
The training and capacity building
programs related to Environmental
issues during the reporting period is
included in the section 4.2.1 using
the given format (Table-6)
The information on cumulative
training is also provided in section
4.2.1 using the given format (Table-
7 & Table-8)
10 Monitoring of Environmental Impacts on Project
Surroundings
- Page 34, Monitoring of Environmental Impacts on
Project Surroundings (Water Quality, air Quality
and Noise Level): It is mentioned that the
quantitative monitoring of water quality, air quality
and noise levels at project sites has been planned
but delayed due to COVID-19 situation. In view of
this, an environmental monitoring work schedule
would be useful which to be included in the EMR.
Detailed discussion along with letter
correspondence for conducting test
of water quality, air quality and noise
level have been finalized with
Department of Soil, Water and
Environment of Dhaka University,
sampling locations have been
selected in Faridpur, Rajbari and
Magura Districts; financial part also
settled. The delay of work is caused
by the prevailing alarming COVID-19
situation. Collection of samples will
be done with improvement of the
situation. The issue has been briefed
in the relevant location of Table-4,
Section 4.1
11. - Page 34, Consultation and Complaints: Tabulate
details of the complaints and resolution including
recommendations for improvement to be added in
the EMR. Given format might be followed:
In total 3 LAP complaints were
received from Alfadanga-Boalmari
sub-project on land acquisition
issue, which were dealt for
resolution. Their present status has
been briefed by following the given
format in Section 8. Consultation
and Complaints.
12. - Page 34, Monitoring of Gazipur 1 vent regulator:
It is mentioned that the workers are drinking water
collected outside of their camp without testing the
water quality. Please test the water quality and
submit the test report in the next monitoring report.
In Gazipur 1 vent regulator location
of Alfadanga-Boalmari sub-project,
the Contractor has been suggested
to install another HTW and test the
water quality for supply of safe
drinking water to the workers, which
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has also documented in EHS
register
13. Page 34-41, Field Visits for Environmental
Monitoring: Please tabulate the corrective action
plan for the non-compliance issues with timeline
and responsibility that will be monitored in next
monitoring visit by the Environmental Specialist.
We would like to have the update on all CAPs in
the next monitoring report. Please revise the CAP
as recommended
Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for
compliance of the non-complied
issues with timeline and
responsibility of field visits for
monitoring tabulated in the
respective pages
14 Appendix
- Appendix-A: DOE approval of the TOR for EIA is
not required to be included in the EMR, it is
basically required in the preparation of EIA for
obtaining ECC. Please delete the TOR from the
EMR.
DOE’s approval of the TOR for EIA
has been deleted from the EMR
15 Appendix-D: Please provide a completed/filled
monthly checklist for EMP monitoring submitted
by the contractors instead of a sample checklist in
the EMR.
A complete/filled in monthly checklist
for EMP monitoring submitted by the
Contractor has been provided in
Appendix-D
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APPENDIX-H
Responses on Recommendations on EMR-July-December, 2021
for SAIWRPMP-AF
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1. Cover Page: Please check the spelling- “GOVERNMNET” and correct it on the cover
page
Correction done, thanks Cover page
2. Compliance with National Statutory
Environmental Requirements
Compliance status of ECC is nicely presented in the report, however, status on other relevant GOB permits such as NOC from different line departments, permission for tree removal from FD etc. should be discussed in the EMR
Other relevant permits include detailed discussion with the local Government Organizations of the sub-project locations and carried out Memorandum of understanding with Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) and Department of Fisheries (DoF). Moreover, detailed discussion with Forest Department have been carried out, who has cut down their trees planted in BWDB’s land lo provide support BWDB’s program (paid 20 % of the wood value to BWDB). They have also expressed their intention to carry out plantation program in the suitable areas ,after the completion of the BWDB project, if allowed
The required response made in Chapter 2
3. Compliance with Environmental Loan Covenants
Compliance with environmental loan covenants of ADB is tabulated adequately in Table 3, therefore, delete Table 2 (LA) which is not pertinent to the environmental covenants
Table 2 deleted as per Recommendation
Done
4. Compliance with Environmental Management Plan
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Terrestrial habitat: Mitigation measures
undertaken to protect the terrestrial
habitat should be included in the “Actual
Implementation” column.
Done by changing the location of the statement to “Actual Implementation column(4)”
Done in the related location
of the Table
Tree cover areas: The quoted inputs might be included in Actual Implementation column- “Tree plantation program is being undertaken in
The mentioned statement has been included in the related location of the Table
Done
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subproject areas. 1000 Mahogany plants have already been planted on pilot basis on both sides of the slope of embankment of Alfadanga-Boalmari sub project”.
Please provide corrective action measures for the non-compliance/ to be complied issues in “Compliance Status” column of the table.
Corrective action measures have been provided in the correct column of the Table
Page 34, Table- WMOs Training on Environmental Issues: The table covering WMOs training on environmental issues has been copied from last semester report, please update the table including training details imparted during July to December 2021.
The table for WMOs training for the period has been corrected and updated as required. Thanks.
Provide an inventory for excavated soil generated at the sub-project areas on monthly basis along with disposal arrangement
A short estimate for disposal of excavated soil from canal bed in SAIWRPMP-AF has been included in Ch.4.1.3
In Chapter 4.1.3
Monitoring of Environmental Impacts on Project Surroundings:
Page 41, Surface Water Quality:
All surface water quality test results (9 samples) should be presented in a single table for the sake of brevity
Thanks for the suggestion. It appears if 9 samples are presented in a single table for brevity, the clarity of the data may be affected to the reader/user; thus, they are kept unchanged. Thanks again
Indicate the method of monitoring and equipment used.
Detailed updated methods of monitoring and equipment used for surface water and ground water have been provided.
Provided below the Tables of test results
Spatial analysis of surface water quality test result should be provided.
Availability of expert for carrying out Spatial analysis of the environmental test results is sparse in the present COVID situation. Thus, it could not be complied.
Page 42, Groundwater Quality:
All groundwater quality test results (9 samples) should be presented in a single table for the sake of brevity.
Thanks for the suggestion. It appears if 9 samples are presented in a single table for brevity, the clarity of the data may be affected to the reader/user; thus, they are kept unchanged. Thanks again
Indicate the method of monitoring and equipment used.
Detailed updated methods of monitoring and equipment used
Provided below the Tables of test results
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for surface water and ground water have been provided
Spatial analysis of groundwater quality test result should be provided.
Availability of expert for carrying out Spatial analysis of the environmental test results is sparse in the present COVID situation. Thus, it could not be complied.
Page 43, Ambient Air Quality:
All air quality test results (6 samples) should be presented in a single table for the sake of brevity
Thanks for the suggestion. It appears if 9 samples are presented in a single table for brevity, the clarity of the data may be affected to the reader/user; thus, they are kept unchanged. Thanks again
Indicate the method of monitoring and equipment used.
Detailed updated methods of monitoring and equipment used for ambient air quality has been provided
Provided below the Tables of test results
Spatial analysis of air quality test results should be provided.
Availability of expert for carrying out Spatial analysis of the environmental test results is sparse in the present COVID situation. Thus, it could not be complied.
Page 44, Noise Measurement:
All noise level monitoring data (9 samples) should be presented in a single table for the sake of brevity.
Thanks for the suggestion. It appears if 9 samples are presented in a single table for brevity, the clarity of the data may be affected to the reader/user; thus, they are kept unchanged. Thanks again
Indicate the method of monitoring and equipment used
Detailed updated methods of monitoring and equipment used for noise level measurement have been provided
Provided below the Tables of test results
Spatial analysis of noise level monitoring should be provided.
Availability of expert for carrying out Spatial analysis of the environmental test results is sparse in the present COVID situation. Thus, it could not be complied.
Please incorporate a location map showing all air, noise and water sampling sites.
. The tests for environmental parameters have been carried out in 3 locations of 3 separate sub-projects, for which sub-project-wise location maps have been enclosed. Moreover, locations of the total 3 sampling/testing areas have been shown in a separate map of whole SAIWRPMP-AF area.
Location Maps have been incorporated in the Testing of Environmental parameter section
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Page 56, Good Environmental
Practices in Fishery Activities: Table
mentions that project personnel
regularly monitor the activities for
maintaining water and soil qualities,
please include the details of
monitoring process for water and soil
quality in fish culture.
The relevant project personnel monitor the quality of water and soil, so that, the excessive use of inorganic fertilizers (by the farmers) does not cause any pollution of water and soil affecting production and propagation of fishery resources. Monitoring of water and soil is carried out by physical observation mainly. Opinion of local experienced farmers are also utilized, whenever necessary.
This has been provided as note of the Table of Good Environmental practices in Fishery Activities
Page 63, Table 13: Summary of follow
up actions to be taken within a set
timeframe (specific date or month).
Improvement of environmental safeguards issues of a specific work site takes place from the beginning of physical works and it continues till the completion of the works. Moreover, works of different work sites starts at different time and thus they are also completed at different time. Thus, the efforts of improvement of environmental safeguards cannot be kept limited within a set time frame (specific date and month), rather it depends on tenure of the physical work, when continuous monitoring need to be ensured. Thanks.
The comment has been made
below the specific Table