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Environmental Monitoring Report

Bi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report (E-35, Hassanabdal – Havelian Expressway) (January – June 2017)

PAK: National Trade Corridor Highway Investment

Program (NTCHIP) – Tranche 3 (Package III)

Prepared by National Highways Authority for the Asian Development Bank.

NOTES

(i) The fiscal year (FY) of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and its agencies ends on 30 June.

(ii) In this report, "$" refers to US dollars. This Environmental Monitoring Report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

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Package III (Sarai Saleh-Simlaila KM39.611-56+611)

Bi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report

January- June 2017

CONSTRUCTION OF HASSANABDAL-HAVELIAN SECTION, E-35

Package III - ICB E-35: SARAI SALEH TO SIMLAILA

(Km 39+611 to Km 56+611)

Islamic Republic of Pakistan Financed by: Asian Development Bank and Government of the Pakistan

Project Number: 3197-PAK

Prepared by: Shazia Shahid, Environmental Specialist

(Dohwa Engineering Co, Ltd in association with M/s Engineering &

Management Services Pakistan & M/s Prime Engineering & Testing Consultant)

Reviewed by: National Highway Authority, Head Quarter Islamabad

For: Asian Development Bank

This report does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB or the Government

concerned, and ADB and the Government cannot be held liable for its contents.




List of Abbreviations

ADB Asian Development Bank BDL Below detectable limit CO Carbon monoxide CAP Corrective Action Plan DB Decibel EPA Environmental Protection Agency EIA Environmental Protection Agency EHS Environment, Health and Safety EMP Environmental Management Plan GOP Government of Pakistan GRC Grievance Redressal Committee IEE Initial Environmental Examination JV Joint Venture LPG Low Pressure Gas LDL Lowest detection Limit Mg/m3 Milligram per cubic meter NEQS National Environmental Quality Standards NOC No Objection Certificate NOX Nitrogen oxide NHA National Highway Authority

PPE Personnel Protective Equipment’s PM10 Particulate Matter ROW Right of Way SSEMP Site Specific Environmental Management Plan SSMC Social safeguards Management Consultants SC Supervision Consultant SO2 Sulphur dioxide TBT Tool Box Talks TMA Tehsil Municipal Administration TMP Traffic Management Plan Ug/m3 microgram per cubic meter ZKB Zahir Khan & Brothers




Table of Contents

Title Page………………………………………………………………….01

Abbreviations……………………………………………………………02

1.Introduction………………………………………………………….…06

1.1 Project Background…………………………………………………………………………………08

1.2 Project Description and Scope of Work ………………………………………………….09

1.2.1 Package III…………………………………………………………………………………….…..

1.3 Construction Supervision……………………………………………………………………… 10

1.4 Progress of Environmental Safeguards ……………………………………................11

1.5 Summary of Environmental, Health and Safety plans ……………………………..11

. O ga izatio al ha t of P oje t Tea ………………………………………………………12

1.6.1 Organizational Chart of the Consultant Staff………………………………………..13

1.6.2. Organization chart of the contractor MS- LIMAK- ZKB……………………………14

. P oje t data……………………………………………………………………………………………….

1.8 Environmental Impact Assessment and NOC of EPA………………………………….16

2. PHYSICAL WORK PROGRESS OF CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACTOR………..18

3. STATUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN………………………………..21

3.1. Institutional Arrangement and Organization Chart for Environmental Safeguards

Implementation on project E 35 phase 1…………………………………………………………21

3.2. Contracto s Ma po e …………………………………………………………………………….22

. . Co t a to s E uip e t’s …………………………………………………………………………23

3.4. SSEMP……………………………………………………………………………………………………...23

3.5. ADB Monitoring Missions…………………………………………………………………………23

3.6. Provision of Contractors Facilities…………………………………………………………….24

3.6.1. Contractors Construction Camp Site………………………………………………….….

3.6.2. Contractors Asphalt Plant…………………………………………………………………….25




3.6.3 Concrete Batching Plants……………………………………………………………………….26

3.7. Daily Tool Box Talks …………………………………………………………………………….

3.8. Child Labour and Labour Laws………………… ………………………………………….30

3.9. Occupational Workers Health and Safety……………………………………………..30

3.10. Traffic Management Plan…………………………………………………………………….

3.10.1. General Traffic route of E35 for Vehi les o e e t ……………….……..

3.10.2. Diversion on mai GT Road at B idge ………..…………………………………..33

3.11. Borrow Area use fo E a k e t Co st u tio ………..………………………

3.12. Management of Disposal Areas………………………………………………………….

3.13. Instrumental Monitoring……………………………………………………………………

3.13.1 A ie t Ai uality……………………………………………………………….………..

3.13.2 Su fa e Wate uality……………………………….………………………………....37

3.13.3 Drinking wate uality………………..………………………………………………..

3.13.4 Wastewater Quality……………………………………….……………………………

3.13.5 Noise Quality…………………………………………………………………………….…

. . Soil Quality…………………………………. …………………………………….……

3.14 Corrective Action Plan for Mitigating Excessive

Environmental Parameters ……………………………………………………………………..

3.15. Grievance Redressal Mechanism……………………………………………………..

3.16. Monthly Environmental Reporting…………………………………………………..

3.17. Penalty Against Non-Co plia e’s of EMP/SSEMP………………………….

4. Contractors Overall Performance agai st SSEMP/EMP………………………

Attachments

Annexure I: Pictorial views of the project ……………………………………….........…

A exure II: o itori g Locatio s of I stru e tal Mo itori g Sa ples….. 9




List of Tables

1.5. Shows details on Plans of Environment, Health and Safety……...............11 2.1. Monthly Progress of the construction activities……………………….…….18

2.2 Progress of Works …….……………………………….…………………..…18

3.1 Contractors Manpower………………………….………………………………22

3.2 Contractors Machinery………………………………………………………….23

3.3 TBT of January 2017…………………………………………………………….26

3.4 TBT of February 2017…………………………………………………………...27

3.5 TBT of March 2017……………………………………………………….……...28

3.6 TBT of April 2017………………………………………………………………..28

3.7 TBT of May 2017…………………………………..…………………………...28

3.8 TBT of June 2017………………………………………………………………30

3.9 First Aid Cases at Dispensary………………………………………………..30

3.10 Details of PPES………………………………………………………………..31

3.11 Accidents details…………………………………………………………….32

3.12 Borrow Areas…………………………..……………………………………...34

3.13 Ambient air values at Asphalt plant (Downwind direction)……………......34

3.14 Air pollutants at asphalt plant (Down wind)…………………………….....35

3.15 Ambient Air at construction site 9+100……………………………….…..35

3.16 Air Pollutants at construction site 9+100………………………………….36

3.17 Ambient Air values Asphalt Plant (Upwind direction)……………………36

3.18 Air pollutants at asphalt plant (Upwind )…………………………………...37

3.19 Surface water values………………………………………………..............37

3.20 Drinking water values……………………………………………………….38

3.21 Wastewater Values…………………………………………………………....38

3.22 Noise levels…………………………………………………………………….38

3.23 Grievance Redressal Committee……………………………………………41




1. SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION

This is the fifth “Bi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report” of Project “Construction of Hassanabdal (Burhan)-Havelian (Samlaila) Motorway, E-35 Package III (KM 39+611 to 56+ 611). This BEMR covers the implementation status of Contractor’s compliance with SSEMP/EMP, ADB and GOP Environmental Safeguard Policies/guidelines from January-June 2017 on package III (Jarikus to Havelian). Package III of the E35 project was supervised and monitored by the Engineer’s Representative including Environmental Specialist. Environmental Specialist of Consultant, contractor and NHA were mostly available on site. NHA Environment Team including Director, Assistant Directors Environment (Head Quarter) and ADB have regularly visited project site every month. Contractor overall status of EMP implementation is improved due to these regular monitoring visits and guidance provided by ADB, NHA and SC’s Environmental Specialist.

Several meetings and field visits with ADB, NHA and SC were held during the reporting period. NHA head office staff, Robina Kausar, Assistant Director (Environment) visited the project for observing the health and safety measures implementation dated 25th May 2017. A team of ADB and DFID has carried out a mid-term review of E35 Project from 19-20 April, 2017. Joint meetings were held with ADB, DFID, NHA, SC and Contractors team members on overall compliance and progress of the project as per agreed terms and conditions between ADB, DFID and GOP. Two days ADB mission was carried out on 29-30th May, 2017. The main objective of the mission was to monitor “Occupational Health and Safety Measures” on E35 Project, identify weak/grey areas regarding OHS and build capacity of field staff regarding safe practices at site”. Therefore ADB officials with NHA, SC, Contractors officials visited package III on 29th May, 2017. On 30th May, 2017 a presentation was given by Ms. Nana Soetantri, Transport Specialist from ADB Headquarters, to discuss her observations and recommendations regarding Occupational Health and Safety of the project in GM office Burhan. Staff of NHA, Supervision Consultant and Contractors participated in the presentation. During the reporting period, environmental conditions of the project area remained partially satisfactory. The Contractor has deployed an Environment Specialist to monitor and implement the EMP. One safety officer, one safety engineer and two safety assistants are also deployed to ensure safety of both work and workers at site. Dust suppression is being done by sprinkling of water on service road, active working sites for embankment construction, sub-base and base laying and other dust prone areas. Wastewater from toilets/ washrooms is being collected and treated through septic tanks/soakage pits at the base camp and asphalt plants. Asphalt Plants are equipped with wet scrubbers to recycle wastewater and minimize dust emissions. Garbage is collected in drums/waste bins and disposed off at TMA dumping site. Kitchens waste is disposed off by separate soakage pit at camps and Asphalt Plants area. House keeping is improved by frequent monitoring visits and instructions given by SC, Environment Specialist. LPG is used at camp site and asphalt plant for cooking purposes. Steel yard is maintained at camp sites.




Bitumen/oil is stored in drums, tanks and kept on concrete platform Storage areas are covered with sheds to avoid from rains. Workshop area is kept as per EMP, providing concrete platform for maintenance of vehicles to avoid soil contamination due to oil spillage. Safety measures like PPEs, fire extinguishers and sand buckets are provided at camp sites, asphalt plants and batching plants on both packages. Safety Harnesses are provided to workers working at height (on bridges). Emergency contact numbers are displayed at facilities for any information/contact in case of emergency situations. Health facility like dispensary and first aid kits are provided at sites. Dispensary with adequate basic medicines and patient bed is provided at main base camp RD 3+500 while first aid kits are placed at asphalt plants, batching plants and at active construction sites. Qualified and experienced paramedic staff is available for 24 hours at dispensary while Ambulance is not provided to date. Supervision Consultant strictly instructed Package III for arranging equipped ambulance at site for 24 hours to utilize in any emergency or incident situation. In month of July 2017, contractor will be able to designate ambulance at site Monitoring checklists are prepared by Contractor of Package III for inspection of works before and during execution. Works at height or highly risky works will not be allowed without presence of safety assistant and technical person at site. Analytical monitoring of environmental parameters was carried out dated 19th-20th May, 2017. All other monitoring environmental parameters are within permissible limits except noise level which is on higher side at asphalt plants, PM10 values were on higher level at asphalt Plant and total coliform values were high at Asphalt Plant. Workers are instructed to wear ear plugs/mufflers and dust masks to minimize impacts on their health and also ensure maintenance of equipment. Secondly Contractor was instructed to install drinking water filtration plant at asphalt plant to minimize impacts on human health by providing clean drinking water. Trainings regarding health, safety and environment were frequently delivered by SC and Contractor’s Staff. Contractors delivered TBT regarding EMP guidelines and its implementation, safe work methods, good housekeeping, Importance and usage of PPES, safe driving, heat stress, fire fighting equipment’s and its procedures etc. on regular basis. Due to the increased focus on health and safety, the majority of workers are now using PPEs during working at site, Safety Assistants are now more mobilized and sensitized about importance of workers health and safety, and contractor’s safety assistants are mobilized and checked on daily basis to monitor daily workers safety/working procedure, smooth coordination for effective implementation of EMP etc. During the reporting period, two fatal accidents took place at under construction bridge no.3 and bridge no. 4, Package-III. On 12th May 2017 at 12:35 pm, an incident occurred on under Construction Bridge No. 3 during launching of girder no.4, when the girder fell down and hit other already launched three girders and resultantly all four girders fell down and collapsed completely. The reason was failure of one crane assembly out of two cranes. The second accident occurred on under construction of bridge.4 dated 16th May 2017. The accident occurred during launching of girder, weighing 60 tons, at pier 14 and 15, the girder being lifted from one side up to 7 feet approximately, suddenly fell down and hit a person forcefully who expired on spot and two others were injured.




Treatment to injured workers was given at Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad and deceased’s body was taken to his native home 1.1. Project Background

The existing Hassanabdal – Mansehra Road is an important part of the entire

communication network of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa and Northern Areas which links with

Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Kaghan Valley and China via “Karakoram Highway (KKH)”. Existing Hassanabdal - Mansehra Road is a three-lane single carriageway road with

a width of 10.5 meters. Heavy traffic load has been observed on this road since last ten

years. To support sustained growth and increase competitiveness, Government of

Pakistan (GOP) has taken a strategic approach to the transportation and has launched a

major initiative to improve the trade and transport logistics chain in KPK and Punjab.

National Highway Authority (NHA) planned to construct Hassanabdal -Mansehra

Expressway (E-35) as a part of “National Trade Corridor (NTC)” Project. The proposed

project is financed by the “Asian Development Bank (ADB)” and Government of Pakistan.

This Express Highway project is entitled as “Hassanabdal – Havelian section of E-35”, and is a new highway alignment, which starts from Burhan Interchange of Islamabad-

Peshawar Motorway (M-1) and endse at Havelian near Hazara University. This Project

will connect and facilitate three districts namely Attack, Haripur and Abbottabad. It curves

away to north-west of existing N-35 passing near Shin Gali and Jabbar and then curves

back passing near Kuldarra, Chhaprian & Kalu Pind and finally crosses existing N-35 at

Jarikas. From here, it again curves away to north-east of existing N-35 crossing Hattar

and Khanpur Roads at Kot Najeebullah and Chichian respectively. Finally, the alignment

ends at Havelian near Hazara University, Havelian Campus. Total length of the E-35

Phase-1 alignment (Hassanabdal - Havelian Section) is 57.06 Km with total Right of Way

(ROW) of 80m for first two Packages and 60m ROW for Package III.

The design speed of the Expressway E35 is 120 Km/hr. The new expressway is intended

to provide a safe, quick and more efficient passage to KKH/ Northern areas and China via

KKH. The new expressway E35 is intended to provide a safe, quick and more efficient

passage to KKH/ Northern areas and China via KKH. It will be a limited access, six-lane

dual carriageway facility with six lanes structures. It is located in mostly plain and partly

hilly terrain.

Express Highway project (57.6 km) is envisaged to be implemented in three packages presented as follows;

Package-I : 20.4 Km (Burhan - Jarikas)

Package-II : 19.2 Km (Jarikas - Sarai Saleh)

Package-III : 17.0 1 Km (Sarai Saleh - Havelian)

Currently all packages have been commenced for construction. Express Highway (E-35)

the construction of Express Highway E35 Burhan to Havelian is a Project under the

“Pakistan National Trade Corridor Highway Investment Program–Tranche 2

(Hassanabdal–Havelian Section)” of the Government of Pakistan sponsored/ funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The National Highway Authority is the Client of the

Project and the key responsible Government Department.




1.2. Project Description and Scope of Work and Conversion from 4 lanes to 6

lanes

Initially this Express Highway project was entitled as “Hassanabdal – Havelian section of

E-35” was a new highway alignment which starts from Burhan Interchange of Islamabad-

Peshawar Motorway (M-1) and finally alignment is ended at Havelian near Hazara

University of Hazara Campus. On 29th April 2016, ADB has issued approval of 6 lanes

motorway. Right of way of project will be identical and 6 lanes will be constructed. This

Project will connect and facilitate three districts namely Attack, Haripur and Abbottabad.

It curves away to north-west of existing N-35 passing near Shin Gali and Jabbar and then

curves back passing near Kuldarra, Chhaprian & Kalu Pind and finally crosses existing N-

35 at Jarikas. From here, it again curves away to north-east of existing N-35 crossing

Hattar and Khanpur Roads at kot Najeebullah and Chichian respectively. Finally, the

alignment ends at Havelian near Hazara University, Havelian Campus. Total length of the

E-35 alignment (Hassanabdal - Havelian Section) is 57.0 Km with total Right of Way

(ROW) of 80m to Package I & II (39.5Km) while 60m for remaining 17.01 Km (Packages

III). The design speed of the Motorway M35 is 120 Km/hr. The new motorway is intended

to provide a safe, quick and more efficient passage to Northern areas of Pakistan and

China via the Karakoram Highway (KKH).

1.2.1. Package III

Package III comprises the construction of 6 lane carriage way from Sarai Saleh to Simlaila. The carriage way will be facilitated with inner shoulders with 1.00 M and outer sides 2.5 M width. There are two interchanges included scope of work of package III to be constructed by contractor in total length of 17.01 Km from Sarai Saleh to Simlaila. These are two Shah Maqsood Interchange at Km 4+618 and Km16+600.

There are total 6 lanes of main carriage way with internal and outer shoulders width of 3 lanes is 10.5 M on each side.

There are about 08 bridges, 42 box culverts. 27 pipe culverts, 02 flyovers at Km 00+031 and KM 16+258 and 10 underpasses along with 2 walkways.

Formation of embankment, clearing and grubbing of 17.01 Km, removal of surplus material and filling of depression, removal of un suitable materials ROW and disposal into proper approved site(Km 08+100(500)L/S).

Retaining walls, stone pitching, slope protection measures and guards railing are included in scope of work of package III. Earth work, removal of unsuitable materials from 60M ROW and borrowing of suitable materials.

Contractor will put the following sub grades, Sub Grade course, Aggregate base course, asphaltic base course and finally asphaltic wearing course. Road furniture including marking, installation of traffic board’s etc.




1.3. Construction Supervision

The Supervision Consultant while supervising construction works will make all necessary arrangements for quality control and implementation of the works. The task of the Consultant will include but not be limited to:

Give Notice to contractor to commence works.

Assure submission and advise NHA on the adequacy of the Contractors’ insurance policies, performance bonds, and advance payment guarantees.

Review and approve the Contractor’s work programs and progress schedules ensuring that the Contractors have incorporated/followed the most effective and expeditious methodology of carrying out the works.

Provide advance advice to NHA concerning the Schedule of handing over of sites, and possible delays due to lack of possession with a view to assure that the Contractors are given Possession of Site in accordance with the agreed work programs.

Assess construction equipment, plant and machinery requirements, and Contractors’ equipment.

Assure the receipt of and maintain as permanent records of all warranties.

Check and approve the contractors' Working Drawings, Method Statements and Temporary Works proposals.

Carry out any subsequent design changes, and expeditiously issue supplementary drawings, site instructions, variation orders and day work orders.

Review and approve the traffic management and safety plan.

Check the Contractors setting out including staking the right-of-way limits, centerline, and grade and confirm permanent monuments in the construction area.

Inspect quarries and borrow pits, and crushing plants, and order tests of materials and approve the sources of materials.

Monitor the Contractors' laboratory testing; evaluate the Portland cement concrete and bituminous mixture designs.

Assure quality of the works during construction, continuously inspect the soils and materials; construction operations and the works with regard to workmanship and approve or disapprove and certify the works.

Give notice to the Contractors of any defects and deficiencies, and issue instructions for the removal and substitution of the improper works.

Attend and make measurement and computation of quantities of the completed works.

Undertake project performance monitoring and evaluation.

Monitor and appraise progress of the works.

Issue monthly-consolidated progress reports on a format.

Check the Contractor’s periodic statement of the estimated value of work.

Issue the interim certificates to NHA for payment to the Contractors.

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Assist with interpretation of the Contract Documents, explain and or reconcile any ambiguities and or discrepancies in the Contract Documents.

Advise NHA on need for effective liaison with local authorities, police, landowners, utility owners, the public and other organizations.

Carry out the duties related to environmental mitigation.

HIV/AIDs and Human Trafficking. Monitor that the contractors comply and carry out required actions as provided in the respective contract documents.

Jointly inspect with NHA the completed civil works, and assist in formal taking over and review and approve or prepare "as built" drawings.

Inspect the completed works periodically during the defect liability period.

Establish a comprehensive system of maintaining site records.

1.4. Project Supervision Consultants and Contractor

The Lead Design Review & Construction Supervision Consultant is M/s DOHWA

Engineering Co. Ltd in association with M/s Engineering & Management Services (Pvt) Ltd.,

Pakistan, and M/s Prime Engineering & Testing Consultants (Pvt) Ltd.

The Project’s Construction Contractor for Package I & II is M/s China Gezhouba Group Company Limited in association with M/s Ghulam Rasool Company (GRC) and M/s Amin

Jan Construction Company. Contractor CGGC and Associated JVs were mobilized on 5th

March 2015. The Engineer had issued commencement letter to contractor for construction

work. Contractor for Package III is LIMAK from Turkey in association with local (National)

contractor M/s ZKB Construction. Contractor for Package is mobilized on 14th December

2015.

1.5. Summary of Environmental, Health and Safety Plans

Names and Type of Plans Package-III

Site Specific EMP Submitted and Approved.

Base Camp Layout Plan Submitted and approved ( RD 3+500)

Asphalt Plant Approved (8+974)

Batching Plant Layout Plan Batching plant at Km 8+974 is approved

Solid Waste Management Plan Covered in SSEMP

Traffic Management Plan Submitted and approved

Borrow areas Management Covered in SSEMP

Disposal Areas Not yet submitted any disposal area




1.6. Organizational Chart of Project Staff


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1.6.1. Organizational Chart of Supervision Consultant




1.6.2. Contractors Staff Organizational Chart


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1.7. Project Data

Project Name Consultancy Services Agreement for Design Review & Construction Supervision of Hassanabdal (Burhan) – Havelian (Samlaila) Expressway Section of E-35(57km)

Employer National Highway Authority

Project Location Districts Attock (Punjab) and Haripur (KPK)

Project Start Date 14th December 2015 for Package III

Project stipulated End Date

December,2017

Project Funding Source

ADB Loan No. 3121-PAK

GOP

Feasibility and Design Consultant

NESPAK

Project Features

Packages Details

Package III

Length in KMs 17.01 Flyovers 02

Bridges 08

Underpass 07 with two walk ways

Box Culverts 42 and pipe culverts 27

General 6 Lane Fenced Expressway with 120 Km/hr speed design

Employer’s Representative

GM (E-35) NHA

Engineer/Team Leader

Seol, Jeong-Ho

Appointment of Engineer

1(9)/GM(E-35)/NHA/2015/05 dated 13th February 2015

Consultant DOHWA ENGINEERING CO. LTD in association with EMS & PRIME ENGINEERING

Consultant’s Mobilization Date

4th February 2015

Design Review Six (06) weeks from 4th February 2015 to 22nd March 2015 Construction Contracts

Contractor Contract Price




Package III M.s LIMARK-ZKB Associates JVs Rs. 8,188,128,888 Construction Contract Commencement Date

March ,2016 Construction Contract

Completion Date

Defect Liability Period

365 days 11 January,2018 (Package III)

1.8. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Approval from

EPA

As per requirement of ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 2009 and Pakistan

Environmental Protection Act (PEPA) 1997, IEE and EIA Regulation 2000, NHA has carried

out Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and got approval from ADB and Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA). NHA has issued the Environmental NOC/Approval, received from

EPA for all three Packages to the Engineer. The Engineer’s Environmental Specialist has carefully reviewed this Environmental Approval and accordingly advising the Contractor for

Compliance. There were twelve conditions/terms/actions issued with approval for project

proponent to implement and follow-up during the construction and operational phase of

project. Details of terms and conditions are as follows;

Table 1.8 shows EPA Recommendation status

Environmental Terms/Conditions of NOC of Project issued by EPA

Status of Compliance

The proponent will adopt all

precautionary and mitigation

measures identified in EIA Report

as well as any unanticipated

impacts during the construction

and operational phase of project.

EIA approved for project is broadly followed on project

by project implementers. Site Specific EMP are

prepared, approved and under implementation on all

three packages of project. Main theme of overall

environmental safeguards is to protect all workers

from any hazardous and ensure sustainable

development.

The Proponent must submit bi-

annual monitoring compliance

report to EPA for review.

Bi- Annual environmental report for June-December

2016 is submitted to NHA. A combined report for

package I,II and independent report of package III.

Land acquisition and resettlement

plan must be submitted to this

Agency before starting the

physical work.

Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plans of Package

I, II and III are submitted to NHA and forwarded to EPA

for their information and record. Land compensation is

completed about 95%. 5% meager amount.


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Environmental Terms/Conditions of NOC of Project issued by EPA

Status of Compliance

Afforestation plan must be

provided to this Agency before the

physical work is started on the site.

Afforestation plan will be finalized with NHA.

Proper retaining and breast wall

should be constructed where

needed.

This requirement is already included in scope of work

of project. Retaining and breast walls will be

constructed.

Camp site must be located at least 500 meters away from the residential area.

All Camps are located well away from residential/sensitive receptors i.e. more than 500m except camp site at KM 14+000 where two houses are at a distance of 100 KM. both house are hired by GRC for staff.

Regular sprinkling of water for the control of dust pollution during the construction phase must be maintained.

There are several water sprinklers on project for water sprinkling on project carriage way and other access and approach roads. Dust pollution issue is resolved to maximum level.

Proper culverts must be constructed for the rainy water.

On all three packages sufficient culverts (box & pipe) are included in scope of work and maximum culverts are completed and open for use.

Number of affected business, houses, trees, agricultural land/crops and their compensation plan must be provided to the Agency before starting the physical work.

LARP of Package I, II & III already covered these requirements of Environmental NOC issued by EPA. LARPs of Package I, II & III have been sent to EPA. (Task Completed)

Non-technical jobs must be provided to the local people in the area.

About 50% labours are from local project area.

Preference should be given to the local people in technical jobs

Contractor has appointed some technical staff from local community.




2. PHYSICAL WORK PROGRESS OF CONSTRUCTION

Construction works is on-going at culverts, bridges; asphalt base and earth work.

Earth work done is 73.38%, structural work is 71.09% completed and pavement is

21.71% completed during reporting period.

On Package III, planned work progress was 59.89% while achieved work progress is

57.75%. The contractor is slightly behind of its planned target in terms of construction

progress. The following given below table 2.1 is showing details of Monthly Progress

of the Contractor during reporting period.

Table 2.1. Monthly Progress of The construction activities

Month Planned % Achieved %

January 2017 Original 60.74% 64.42%

February 2017 Original 66.20% 68.80%

VO1 45.99% 47.81%

March 2017 Original 71.76% 71.74%

VO1 49.86% 49.85%

April 2017 Original 76.76% 75.81%

VO1 53.34 % 52.68 %

May 2017 Original 81.53% 79.73%

VO1 56.64% 55.41%

June 2017 Original 86.19% 83.11%

VO1 59.89% 57.75 %

Table 2.2 shows progress on main works till 30th June, 2017

Earth Work VO1 Base 73.38%

Structural work VO1 Base 71.09%

Pavement Work VO1 Base 21.71%

Ancillary Works VO1 Base 0.00%




Figure 1 Project Location Map







3. STATUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

3.1. Institutional Arrangement and Organization Chart for Environmental

Safeguards Implementation on Project E35 Phase-I

Institutional arrangement for proper implementation of Environmental Safeguards is

an integral part of the project. National Highway Authority (NHA) and its Environment

Unit had carried out EIA, prepared EMP and got approval from ADB and EPA in

October 2013. EMP is incorporated in Contract of project E35 (package III), signed

and accepted by Contractor LIMAK and ZKB(JVs) for implementation including

contractual provisions (Clauses) such as 4.18-Protection of Environments, 4.8-

Safety Procedures, 6.4- Labour Law, 6.5- Working Hours, 6.6-Facilities for Staff and

Labours, 6.7-Health and Safety, 6.6- Facilities for Staff and Labours, 6.15-Measures

against Insect and Pest Nuisance, & 6.21- Child Labours and Specifications SP Item

706-Tamporary Traffic Control Management

LIMAK in association with local Contractor M/s ZKB were mobilized on 14th

December 2015 with official letter for commencement of work at site.

As per requirement of approved EIA, EMP of project and Contract document; contractor

has appointed Environmental Specialist to implement, handle and manage

environmental compliance at site. The Engineer and his representatives (Environmental

Specialist) are supervising and monitoring the overall Physical and Environmental

Performance of project while Contractor is responsible for overall contract

implementation at site as per agreed contractual obligations with Client.




3.2. Contractors Manpower

Contractor is having total following staff/workers on the entire package during reporting

period.

Table 3.1. shows details of Contractors Manpower

Sr.No Description January

2017 February

2017 March 2017

April 2017

May 2017

June 2017

1 General Manager/ Project Manager

01 01 02 02 02 02

2 Contract Specialist 01 01 01 01 01 01

3 Deputy Project Manager

02 02 02 02 02 02

4 Planning Engineer 01 01 01 01 01 01

5 Site Engineers 10 10 08 08 08 08

6 Quantity Survey Staff

07 07 07 07 07 07

7 Technical Staff 22 22 22 22 22 22

8 Trainee Engineers 20 20 15 11 11 11

9 Admin Staff 08 08 08 08 08 08

10 Account Staff 08 08 08 08 08 08

11 Survey Staff 60 60 68 63 63 63

12 Environmental / Safety Staff

06 06 06 06 06 06

13 Office Staff 07 07 07 07 07 07

14 Laboratory Staff 25 25 23 23 23 23

15 Mechanical Staff 47 47 66 66 66 66

16

Machinery Operators & Helpers /HTV Driver & Helpers

495

495 425 425 425 425

17 LTV Driver 35 35 45 45 45 45

18 Store Staff 09 09 06 06 06 06

19 Munshi staff 08 08 21 21 21 21

20 Batching Plant Staff 17 17 30 30 30 30

21 Asphalt Plant Staff 06 06 13 13 13 13

22 Agg. / Asphalt Paving Staff

55 55 75 75 75 75

23 Steel Yard Staff 07 07 04 04 04 04

24 Mess Staff 30 30 30 30 30 30




Sr.No Description January

2017 February

2017 March 2017

April 2017

May 2017

June 2017

25 General Staff 20 20 28 28 28 28

26 Skilled Labour 400 400 400 400 400 400

27 Unskilled Labur 600 600 600 600 600 600

Total 1907 1907 1921 1912 1912 1912

3.3. Contractors Equipment’s/Machinery Contractor is having the following given equipment’s/machinery on the site during reporting period. Table 3.2. shows details of Contractors Equipment’s/Machinery

Sr.No Machine Type January 2017

February 2017

March 2017

April 2017

May 2017

June 2017

1 Grader 18 18 13 13 13 13

2 Cement Bulker 08 08 04 04 04 04

3 Trailer Low Bed 03 03 03 03 03 03

4 Rollers 26 26 23 23 24 24

5 Water Bowsers 13 13 13 13 10 10

6 Cranes 08 08 10 10 10 10

7 Concrete Batch Plant 04 04 04 04 04 04

8 Asphalt Plant 01 01 01 01 01 01

9 Crusher Plant 02 02 02 02 02 02

10 Paver Machine 06 06 06 06 06 06

11 Tandem Roller 09 09 10 10 10 10

12 PTR 05 05 07 07 07 07

13 Concrete Pump 06 06 07 07 07 07

14 Transit Mixer 18 18 15 15 15 15

15 Loaders 12 12 09 11 10 10

16 Excavators 34 34 25 25 23 23

17 LT. Vehicles 48 48 48 48 48 48

18 Tower Light 08 08 08 08 10 10

19 Generator 16 16 15 15 16 16

20 Peter Engine 12 12 10 10 10 10

21 Mobile Diesel Tanker 03 03 03 03 03 03

22 Tractors with Trolleys 55 55 65 65 65 65

23 Dumper 80 80 75 75 65 65

24 Dumper (1200 CFT) 24 24 24 24 24 24

25 Auger Machine 06 06 05 05 06 06

26 Dozer 08 08 08 08 08 08

27 Tyre Machine 02 02 02 02 02 02

28 Welding Plant 05 05 05 05 05 05

29 Percussion Machine 27 27 18 18 17 17




Sr.No Machine Type January 2017

February 2017

March 2017

April 2017

May 2017

June 2017

30 Girder Launching Machine set

03 03 03 03 03 03

Total 471 471 441 443 431 431

3.4. Site Specific EMP (SSEMP) SSEMP is prepared by contractor and approved by NHA and ADB after review of Supervision Consultant. Contractor is contractually bound to follow and implement EMP/SSEMP during construction phase of the package. Overall status of Contractors SSEMP/EMP is partially satisfactory. Environmental Specialist Mr Shaukat Zaman is hired at site to ensure project activities remains with in compliance with SSEMP/EMP. 3.5. ADB Missions (i) A team of ADB and DFID has carried out a mid-term review of E35 Project from 19-20th

April, 2017. Joint meetings were carried along ADB, DFID, NHA, SC and Contractors team members on overall compliance and progress of the project as per agreed terms and conditions between ADB, DFID and GOP.

(ii) Two days ADB mission was carried out on 29-30th May, 2017. Main objective of the

mission was to monitor “Occupational Health and Safety Measures” on E35 Project, identify weak/grey areas regarding OHS and build capacity of field staff regarding safe practices at site”. Therefore ADB officials in accompany with NHA, SC, Contractors officials visited package III on 29th May, 2017. On 30th May, 2017 Ms. Nana Soetantri, Transport Specialist, ADB headquarter presented her observations and recommendations regarding Occupational Health and Safety of the project in GM office Burhan. Staffs of NHA, Supervision Consultant and Contractor participated in the presentation.

3.6. Provision of Facilities 3.6.1. Contractor Construction Camp site Contractor has established camp site at RD 3+500. Contractor has constructed offices, main store, workers accommodations, workshop, two kitchens along two messes and steel yard. First Aid facilities are also provided at Camp site. Contractor has established a dispensary with paramedical staff; fulltime available at camp. Adequate and relevant First aid medicines/bandages are provided at dispensary. Ground water is used as drinking water. Water purifier has been installed to make the water safer for drinking purposes. Good quality and adequate food is provided to all staff and workers. All type of solid steel scraps from steel yard and workshop are collected in specifically marked bins and is shifted to scrap yard. The scrap is stored and sold in market when required. Kitchen solid waste and office solid wastes are collected in similar manner and sent to solid waste collection point (dustbins are placed at various four points). Ultimately TMA (tehsil municipal administration) on weekly basis collects the solid waste for final disposal at Government designated places. As far as the matter of collection of used oil is concerned it is being collected in fuel spill trays from the motor workshop and shifted to liquid waste collection point on a daily basis where these are stored in drums properly




covered with shed and ultimately sold out to oil dealer on quarterly basis or whenever required. Wastewater generation and treatment as per requirement of EIA and SSEMP is

carried out at the Base Camp. Contractor has constructed septic tanks, soakage pit

and retention small manholes system. Toilets/washrooms wastewater is treated

through septic/soakage pit. The wastewater of kitchen (washing utensils) and rain

water goes through pipes laid by Contractor at camp site and ultimately into city

sewers for final disposal.

The Camp is fenced and security check post is available at the entrance. Currently

about 300 staff and workers are residing in this camp. The kitchen, dining halls and

residential facilities of senior staff and labour are properly protected from flies and

mosquitoes and by providing wire mesh on windows.

Emergency contact numbers are displayed at camp site to contact with concerned

person in case of any emergency. Total 28 numbers of fire extinguishers and 10 sand

buckets are provided at camp offices, fuelling point, workshop main store etc. Mosque

is also constructed at the camp for staff and workers. Workshop area for vehicle

maintenance is kept paved to avoid soil contamination. Oil storage area is also paved

and covered with shed. Two generators are also provided at site.

Environmental education and awareness about safety measures and good

housekeeping at steel yard, store area, oil/chemical storage area, and kitchen site are

done. Overall the conditions of camp site are in compliance with SSEMP and

are satisfactory.

3.6.2. Contractors Asphalt Plant at RD 8+974

The detailed plan and location of asphalt plant is approved. The asphalt plant is located

near Dor River at RD 8+974 along the ROW of E35, near village Akhoon Bandi. It is

about 200m from the river and more than 300m from the residential area but all houses

are behind the mountain. A total of 40 Kanals (2.02 hectares) of land has been leased

by the contractor. A total 120 staff/workers are residing at the site. Groundwater (bore)

is provided at site for availability of drinking water and other water use for construction

purposes. Food is provided at site to all workers. LPG is used for cooking purposes.

Electricity is provided by generators.

Residential rooms with attached toilets are constructed. Septic tanks and soakage

pits are constructed for toilets/washroom wastewater treatment. Additional

washrooms, kitchen and mess are also constructed. Another soakage pit is

constructed for wastewater treatment of kitchen wastewater. The wastewater system

is properly functional as no odor or overflow was observed at site during the reporting

period. Garbage is collected in drums and disposed off at the disposal area. Garbage

drums are placed at various points at the asphalt plant site.




Mosque is constructed for workers to offer prayers. Security check post is provided at

entrance of the asphalt plant. PPEs are usually worn by the workers. Tool Box Talks

(TBT) and training regarding health and safety is delivered to workers at site by

Supervision Consultant and Contractor’s Environmental Specialist.

Asphalt plant with wet scrubbers is installed to minimize dust emissions. Oil/bitumen

is stored in tanks. Total 16 Fire extinguishers of 6 KGs and two fire extinguishers of

20 kgs are placed at the asphalt plant. First aid kit is available at site with basic

medicines and bandages. However, the area is still not fenced and levelled. The

Asphalt plant was operational only for a few days during the reporting period as the

Contractor is working on structures and earth work.

3.6.3 Concrete Batching Plant

Two concrete batching plants are installed at RD 4+850 and RD 8+974. Both plant

locations are approved and both plants have been operational during the reporting

period. The bitumen/oil is stored in drums. The ramp is paved at both concrete

batching plants. Total 6 fire extinguishers are placed on each concrete batching plant.

3.7. Tool Box Talks and Training Sessions

Contractor and Consultant had jointly arranged different training sessions on site for

labours and staff. Tool Box Talks/Meetings have been carried out by Contractor

Environment staff and HSE Team.

Regular tool box talks are in practice by contractor’s Environmental Specialist, Safety

officer and Assistant; they are involved in delivery of daily tool box talks for labours,

workers and staff. Record is maintained and reflected in report. TBT are mostly given

on housekeeping, use of PPEs, Storage and handling of oil/chemicals, use of fire

extinguishers, good practices at site, disposal area management, first aid, proper use

of equipment’s, awareness about health, safety and environmental issues, etc.

Table 3.3. shows details of Tool Box Talks for month of January, 2017

Sr. No

Date

Topic

Location

KM

No of Attendants

1 03/01/2017 Housekeeping, Chemical

handling and storage 5+260 04

2 03/1/2017 Housekeeping, Chemical

handling and storage

14+000

07

3 07/01/2017 Tool handling and PPE 0+485 12

4 07/01/2017 PPE, BBS, Tool Handling 17+890 09

Sr. No

Date

Topic

Location KM

No of

Attendants




5 21/01/2017 Fire protection, PPE 5+260 06

6 21/01/2017 Driving, maintenance of

vehicles, traffic rules 1+000 07

Table 3.4. Shows TBT for month of February, 2017

Sr. No

Date

Topic

Location

KM

No of Attendants

1 05/02/2017 Housekeeping, general hygiene,

safety at steel yard 5+260 12

2 07/02/2017 Chemical handling and storage,

Good practices at batching plant 14+000 07

3 12/02/2017 Tool handling and PPE, Safety at

girder launching 0+485 15

4 12/02/2017 PPE, BBS, Traffic control 17+890 10

5 19/02/2017 Asphalt leakage handling, PPE

and wet scrubber maintenance 5+260 06

6 23/02/2017 Driving, maintenance of

vehicles, traffic rules 1+000 07

7 23/02/2017 Proper disposal of unsuitable

material 3+450 06

8 28/02/2017 Safety measures during

electrical work 5+260 04




Table 3.5. shows details of Tool Box Talks for month of March, 2017.

Sr. No

Date

Topic

Location

KM

No of Attendants

1 03/03/2017 Defensive driving and safety

measure during girder launching 0+485 09

2 04/03/2017 Chemical handling and storage,

Good practices at batching plant 1+000 06

3 09/03/2017 Tool handling and PPE, Safety

at girder launching 15+894 13


6 15/03/2017

Personal hygiene,

Housekeeping and waste

handling

5+260 10

7 20/03/2017 Leakage control and Handling of

used filter in work shop 14+000 09

8 24/03/2017 Good practices at Asphalt plant 5+260 08

9 28/03/2017 Safety measures during

electrical work 5+260 04

Table 3.6. show details of Tool Box Talks for month of April, 2017

Sr. No

Date

Topic

Location

KM

No of Attendants

1 03/04/2017 General Hygiene and

Housekeeping 0+485 09

2 04/04/2017 Use of PPEs, BBS and

defensive 1+000 06

3 09/04/2017 Traffic management and use of

PPEs at site 15+894 13




Sr. No

Date

Topic

Location

KM

No of Attendants


5 15/04/2017 Personal hygiene,


handling

5+260 10

6 20/04/2017 Leakage control and Handling of

used filter in work shop 14+000 09

7 24/04/2017 Good practices at Asphalt plant 5+260 08

Table 3.7. show details of Tool Box Talks for month of May, 2017

Sr. No

Date

Topic

Location

KM

No of Attendants

1 04/05/2017 Chemical handling and disposal

of leakage in work shop. 5+260 10

2 07/05/2017 Use of PPEs, BBS and POL

spillage and Defensive Driving 0+485 06

3 11/05/2017 Traffic management, use of

PPEs, Tools handling 17+890 12

4 11/05/2017 PPE, Welding, cutting &

Grinding, BBS, Heat Stress 14+00 06

5 14/05/2017 Personal hygiene,


handling

5+260 08

6 19/05/2017 Working at Height, Heavy

Equipment, Heat Stress 12+625 14

7 23/05/2017 Safety measures during girders

launching 15+894 11

8 26/05/2017 Management of heavy

equipment 14+000 05




Table 3.8. show details of Tool Box talks for month of June, 2017

Sr. No

Date

Topic

Location

KM

No of Attendants

1 04/06/2017 Heat stress and measures 5+260 10

2 09/06/2017 Housekeeping and waste water

management at batching plant. 1+000 12

3 15/06/2017 Traffic management, use of

PPEs, Tools handling 17+890 08

4 15/06/2017 PPE, Welding, cutting &

Grinding, BBS, Heat Stress 14+00 06

5 18/06/2017 Store area management and

hazardous material handling 5+260 08

6 21/06/2017 Working at Height, Heavy

Equipment, Heat Stress 12+625 14

7 23/06/2017 Safety measures during girders

launching 15+894 11

3.8. Child Labour and Labour Law Child Labour and Labour Law of Pakistan are incorporated in the contract and are under implementation at the project. It is strictly and strongly instructed to contractors that as per contractual provision no labour less than 18 years of age will be engaged. No child labour has been observed on this project. 3.9. Occupational Health and Safety Workers health and safety measures are a mandatory part of the contract. Almost 1912-1950 workers/staff are working on the entire package. The contractor has hired one environmental specialist, one safety officer, one safety engineer and two safety assistants to ensure Health and Safety of all the staff and workers at site. Contractor has provided first aid facilities at base camp by providing dispensary with sufficient medicines/bandages and experienced paramedic staff available for 24 hours. Total 20 numbers of first aid kits are provided and available at the site in charges various construction sites. Total 4378 first aid cases are registered during reporting period at dispensary, camp site RD 3+500. Table 3.9. shows details of first aid cases on monthly basis

Month First Aid Cases

January 2017 720

February 2017 760

March 2017 790

April 2017 805

May 2017 785




Month First Aid Cases

June 2017 518

Total 4378

Contractor has provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to maximum labour at active construction sites, steel yards and workshop area. Contractor has purchased many more PPEs in the reporting period to improve workers safety conditions. Workers safety harnesses are provided to workers working at height (bridges). Supervision Consultant has issued instructions that all risky works like working at bridges and cutting activities will be carried out in presence of Safety Assistant and required technical person. Still improvement needed by Contractor to improve conditions by providing adequate and job specific PPEs to all staff/workers and strictly ensure its usage on regular basis. Table 3.10. shows details of PPEs

Type of PPE January

2017

February

2017

March

2017

April

2017

May

2017

June

2017

Yellow

Helmet

0 0 0 0 200 0

White

Helmet

0 0 0 0 50 0

Orange

Jackets

0 0 0 0 300 0

Green

jackets

0 0 0 0 50

0

Safety

Shoes with

socks

0 0 0 0 250 0

Ear plug 0 0 0 0 100 0

Welding

screens

0 0 0 0 20 0

Gloves 50 pairs 40 pairs 40

pairs

50

pairs

60

pairs

60

pairs

Safety

Harness

10 40

Fire fighting equipment like sand buckets and fire extinguishers are provided at camp site, asphalt plant and batching plant to avoid or minimize risk in case of any occurrence of fire hazards. Some new fire extinguishers are provided while old empty fire extinguishers are re-filled. Emergency phone numbers are displayed at campsite. Drinking water and food is provided to all staff/workers at site. Wastewater treatment facility for treating waste of toilets and washrooms is provided at camp and asphalt plant sites. Wet scrubbers are provided at asphalt plant to recycle wastewater and minimize impacts of air pollution. Garbage is collected in drums and disposed at TMA dumping site. SC regularly monitors and checks facilities for maintaining good housekeeping at site.




Water sprinkling is carried out on regular basis to minimize dust emissions. Instrumental monitoring is carried on quarterly basis to determine the values of environmental parameters as per EMP/SSEMP. In case the values of environmental parameters exceeds than permissible limits as per NEQS standards, corrective measures are taken to minimize impacts on human and surrounding environment. Regular Lectures/trainings are given to workers at site about Safety and Health aspects of the project

Further Contractor is advised to ensure measures of controlling insects and pests and

associated diseases with such as malarial and dengue etc. under contract clause 6.15

provision.

In reporting period, two fatal accidents occurred at under construction bridge no.3 and bridge no. 4, Package-III. On 12th May 2017 at 12:35 pm, an incident was occurred on under Construction Bridge No. 3 during launching of girder no.4, when fell down and hit other already launched three girders and resultantly all four girders fell down and collapsed completely. The reason was failure of one crane assembly out of two cranes. Furthermore, no fatality happened on under construction of bridge 3. Second accident was occurred on under construction of bridge.4 dated 16th May 2017. The accident occurred during launching of girder, weighing 60 tons, at pier 14 and 15, the girder being lifted from one side upto 7 feet approximately, suddenly fell down and hit a person forcefully who expired on spot and two injured. Treatment to injured workers was given at Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad and deceased body was taken to his native home for funeral. Total 3 severe and 11 minor injuries occurred during reporting period. Contractor has provided the hospitalization and treatment facility to all injured workers and bears their expenditures. The details of the accidents are given in table 3.11:

Table 3.11. shows details of accidents and injuries during reporting period

Accidents Minor Injuries

Severe Injuries

Deaths Compensation (Pak Rupees)

From start Till December 2016

43 6 01 5,00,000

January 2017 7 0 0 February 2017 4 0 0 March 2017 0 01 0 April 2017 7 0 0 May 2017 0 02 01 5,00,000 June 2017 0 0 0 Total 61 09 02

3.10. Traffic Management (Item 706 & 712)

Traffic Management Plans are prepared, approved and implemented according to

SSEMP requirements in collaboration with Supervision Consultant. These plans are

documented for record purpose. Details of some of the SSTMP prepared and

implemented is as follows;




Generally about 16 critical crossings including 07 intersections have been identified on

Package III, from RD 000+000 to RD 10+200, out of which seven (07) crossings are

critical, as mentioned below:

1. Intersection of Rehana road and service road (RD 000+000-SSTMP-1). 2. Crossing at Bandi Sher khan road and service road (RD 2+162 SSTMP-2). 3. Intersection of road and service road (RD03+983, SSTMP-3). 4. Intersection of E-35 and N-35, Haripur-Abbottabad road (RD 03+650- railway

crossing, SSTMP-4). 5. Intersection of E-35 and N-35,Haripur –Abbottabad road (RD 03+750-GT road,

STMP-5) 6. Intersection of E-35 and N-35(Haripur –Abbottabad road (RD,06+904,SSTMP-6) 7. Intersection of Akhun Bandi and GT road, RD 08+050

(See details about Traffic Management Plans as Annexure II)

3.10.1. General Traffic route of E-35 for vehicle movement of LIMAK-JV-ZKB

For Traffic Management the contractor has installed different sign boards such as speed

limit, speed control and warning boards etc.

Generally more than 150 sign boards have been installed during the reporting period;

others are New Jersey barriers, warning tapes, red /yellow reflective tapes and red color

steel drums pasted with reflective tapes at various locations for night vision. Contractor

has also placed various sign boards for guidance /instructions of company drivers.

3.10.2. Diversion at Bridge No.3 (Along main GT Road)

Diversion is given under construction bridge no. 3 as per submitted Diversion Plan.

Adequate numbers of sign boards, delineators, jersey barriers, reflecting tapes are

provide at site. Flagman’s are deployed at diversion site to guide and ensure safe passage to commuters. Daily and frequent water sprinkling is done in order to minimize dust

emissions.

3.11. Borrow Areas use for Construction of Embankments

Contractor has completed most section of embankment construction and materials are

borrowed from borrow areas. Material quality tests of about 04 borrow areas have been

carried out by Material Engineers and other representatives including Consultants,

Contractor and NHA Officials. Suitable materials are utilized by contractor from these

borrow areas and restored as per EMP requirements. These areas are now used as

agricultural areas by the community land owners. Furthermore, cutting Material is also

being used for embankment filling. Quality tests of cutting material areas have been

carried out by Material Engineers and other representatives including Consultants,

Contractor and NHA Officials. Currently suitable materials are utilized by contractor from

these cutting sites.

Table 3.12. shows details of Borrow Areas




Sr. No.

Location Side Area in Kanal

Open/Closed Distance From ROW

1 RD 0+800 R/S 100 Closed & Restored 700 meter 2 RD 2+900 L/S 70 Closed & restored 300 meter 3 RD 5+000 L/S 50 Closed & restored 200 meter 4 RD 8+900 L/S 100 Closed & restored 500 meter

3.12. Management of Disposal Areas Contractor has not utilized or proposed any disposal area during reporting period. 3.13. Instrumental Monitoring of Environmental Parameters As per EMP/SSEMP, Contractor has to carry analytical monitoring on quarterly basis for noise, drinking water and air emissions while surface water is on monthly basis. ZKB last monitoring of environmental parameters was carried out on 19th -20th May, 2017 for measuring concentration of air, water, noise quality and soil quality.

3.13.1. Ambient Air Monitoring Ambient air quality was monitored at three locations i.e. at Asphalt Plant (Upward and downward directions) and at RD 9+100 (active construction site) for the estimation of Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, Sulphur Dioxide and Particulate Matter concentrations. Pollutants were monitored for 08 hours at each location. Results were found well within limits of National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) at active construction site at RD 9+100 and upward direction of Asphalt Plant while particulate matter result

is higher 182.42 µg/m3 than NEQS limits of 150 µg/m3 (24 Hrs) at downward direction at asphalt plant.

Table 3.13. shows Ambient Air monitoring at Asphalt Plant (Downwind Direction)

Sr. #

Time CO (mg/m) NO2 (µg/m3)

1.

11:00

1.9

49.3

2.

12:00

2.7

49.7

3.

13:00

1.6

34.7

4.

14:00

1.5

30.1

5.

15:00

1.5

25.3

6.

16:00

1.4

27.1

7.

17:00

1.3

22.3

8.

18:00

1.3

21.9

Average Concentration

1.65

32.55

Table 3.14. shows average obtained concentrations of Air Pollutants




at Asphalt Plant (downwind direction)

Parameter

Unit

Monitoring Duration

LDL Average Obtained

Concentration

Limits NEQS

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

3

µg/m

08Hours

0.01

32.55 80 (μg/ m3) For 24 Hours

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

3 (μg/ m )

08Hours

0.01

116.6

120 (μg/ m3) For 24 Hrs

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

(mg/m3)

08Hours

1.00

1.65 5 (mg/m3) For

8 Hours

Particulate Matter (PM10)

3

(µg/m )

08Hours

1.00

182.42 150 µg/m3 For 24 Hrs

Table 3.15. shows Ambient Air monitoring results near Construction site at RD 9+100

Sr. #

Time

CO (mg/m3) NO2 (µg/m3)

1. 18:30

0.5

13.2

2.

19:30

0.6

14.1

3.

20:30

0.7

9.3

4.

21:30

0.5

12.1

5.

22:30

0.6

11.6

6.

23:30

0.4

13.4

7.

00:30

0.7

12.7

8.

01:30

0.8

11.9


0.60

12.29




Table 3.16. shows results of average concentration of air Pollutants at RD 9+100 (Active construction site)

Table 3.17 shows monitoring results of Ambient Air Quality at Asphalt (Upwind direction)

Sr. # Time

CO (mg/m3)

NO2 (µg/m3)

1.

07:00

1.7

36.1

2.

08:00

1.9

36.5

3. 09:00

1.8 37.4

4.

10:00

1.8 38.1

5. 11:00

2.1

33.2

6.

12:00

2.1

31.9

7.

13:00

2.3

30.7

8.

14:00

2.4 38.9


2.01

35.35

Parameter

Unit

Monitoring Duration

Average Obtained

Concentration

Limits NEQS


3

µg/m

08Hours

12.29 80 (μg/ m3) For 24 Hours


3 (μg/ m )

08Hours

81.0

120 (μg/ m3) For 24 Hrs


(mg/m3)

08Hours

0.60 5 (mg/m3)

For 8 Hours


3

(µg/m )

08Hours

56.01 150 µg/m3 For 24 Hrs




Table. 3.18 shows Average Obtained Concentrations of Priority Pollutants at

Asphalt Plant (Upwind direction)

Parameter

Unit

Monitoring Duration

LDL Average Obtained

Concentration

Limits

NEQS


3

µg/m

08Hours

0.01

35.35 80 (μg/ m3) For 24 Hours


3 (μg/ m )

08Hours

0.01

115.6

120 (μg/ m3) For 24 Hrs


(mg/m3)

08Hours

1.00

2.01 5 (mg/m3)

For 8 Hours


3

(µg/m )

08Hours

1.00

85.78 150 µg/m3For 24 Hrs

3.13.2. Surface Water Quality Two samples were taken from DOR River at bridge no.4. The sample is collected from upstream and downstream side. Surface water samples were analyzed for pH, Hardness as CaCO3, Total Dissolved Solid (TDS), Nitrate, Chloride and Sodium.

Table 3.19. Shows result values of surface water parameters

Parameters Unit LOR Results (Upstream)

Results(Downstream)

PH PH unit 0.1 7.72 7.62 Total hardness CaCO2

Mg/L 1.0 164 116

Nitrate, Nitrogen (NO2)

Mg/L 0.003 7.27 7.49

Chloride Mg/L 0.5 72.32 62.68 Sodium (Na) Mg/L 1.0 8.2 7.8 Total Dissolved Solids

Mg/L 5.0 334 271

3.13.3 Drinking Water Quality

Two drinking water samples were collected and analyzed for microbial and physio- chemical parameters at Asphalt Plant and Base Camp. Physio-Chemical Analysis was conducted includes pH, turbidity, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5), TDS, TSS, CaCO3 and Dissolved Oxygen while microbiological analysis was conducted on Total colony count, Total coliform Faecal Coliform (E.Coli) and




Faecal Streptococci / Enterococci of indicator bacterial species to determine its suitability for drinking applications. Total colony count is higher in both drinking water samples compared to NEQS. E and F coliform values are high in water sample of Asphalt Plant. Contractor is advised to install filtration plant to minimize coliforms values in drinking water.

Table 3.20. shows monitoring results of parameter in drinking water samples Parameters Unit LOR Asphalt

Plant

Base

Camp

NEQS

Limits

PH PH Unit 0.1 7.17 7.30 6.5-8.5

Turbidity NTU 1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <5

COD Mg/L 5.0 <5.0 <5.0

BOD5 Mg/L 3.0 <3.0 <3.0

TDS Mg/L 5.0 313 284 <1000

TSS Mg/L 5.0 <5.0 < 5.0

Alkalinity CaCo3 Mg/L 1.0 216 172

Oxygen Demand Mg/L 0.01 2.5 2.6

Total Colony Count CFU/ML - 8.2*10 1.4 *10

Total Coliform CFU/100ML - 12 2 0

E Coliform CFU/100ML - 1 0 0

Faecal

Streptococci/Enterococci

CFU/100ML - 14 0 0

3.13.4. Wastewater Quality

Wastewater sample was taken from base camp RD 3+500 and analyzed for Chemical

Oxygen Demand (COD), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5), Sulfate (SO4) and

Phosphate Total. Results show higher values of COD of 491mg/l compared to NEQ

limit of 150mg/l. Similarly BOD result shows higher value of 177mg/l compared to NEQS

value of 80mg/l in wastewater sample. The Contractor was advised to be careful in using

oil, grease, lubricants at site. If spills occur, they should be immediately removed and the

area cleaned to avoid contamination. Furthermore, a chemical Hydrogen Peroxide

(H2O2) can be used to reduce levels of COD and BOD in wastewater.

Table 3.21. Shows values of waste water at Base Camp Parameter Unit LOR Results NEQS Chemical oxygen Demand (COD)

Mg/L 5.0 491.00 150

BOD 5 Mg/L 3.0 177.0 80

Sulfate Mg/L 5.0 < 5.0 600 Phosphate Total Mg/L 0.05 4.95 -

Waste Water Sample




3.13.5. Noise Level Noise levels were monitored at 05 locations namely:

1. Location-1: Ashalt Plant

2. Location-2: Batching Plant

3. Location-3: Near Asphalt Plant Residential Area

4. Location-4: RD-9+100

5. Location-5: Main Camp Area.

Sound level meter for noise measurement was utilized, a set of three readings were

collected from identified point average of which was reported, for noise measurement.

Location-1(Asphalt Plant) shows higher values compared to NEQS permissible limits. The

Contractor was strictly instructed to ensure usage of ear plugs by all workers at site and

regular maintenance of equipment to minimize noise levels.

Table 3.22 shows values of noise at identified locations

Sr. #

Monitoring Points

Reading 01 Leq(db)

Reading 02 Leq(db)

Reading 03 Leq(db)

Location-1

Asphalt Plant 77.4 77.8

78.2

Location-2

Batching Plant

73.1

73.5

73.9

Location-3

Near Asphalt Plant Residential Area

70.2

70.7

71.1

Location-4

RD-9+100

67.9

68.4

68.7

Location-5 Main Camp Area

63.3

63.5

63.9

3.13.6. Soil Quality 01 soil sample was collected for oil and grease analysis at base camp storage area. The result illustrates the concentration of oil and grease in soil is 1546.89mg/kg. The values are on higher side and Contractor was instructed to avoid oil spillage at site. More trays were placed to avoid oil contamination at site. Training to workers was given regarding handling of oil/lubricants.




3.14. Corrective Action Plan for Mitigating Environmental Parameters The following mentioned below CAP was advised to Contractor for compliance of EMP.

. S.No

Non Compliances Mitigation Measures Responsibility Deadline Status

1 High Concentration of Particulate Matters at Asphalt Plant

Keeping wet scrubbers clean on regular basis

Contractor On going Regularly done

The outlet pipe of dust settling point is to be rectified by fitting another pipe and keep it at lowest level to minimize spreading of dust by air/wind

Contractor 20th June, 2017.

Done

Ensure regular usage of PPES at Site

Contractor On going Partially Done

Maintenance of equipment’s/ Machinery

Contractor On going Maintained

2 Excessive Coliforms at drinking water at camp and asphalt plant

To install UV filtration plants

Contractor 30th June 2017

At camp Filtration plant is installed but at asphalt plant still not done

3 Noise Level at Asphalt Plant

Maintenance and lubrication of machineries as required

Contractor On going Done, Monitored by SC on frequent basis

Regular usage or PPEs

Contractor On going Done, Monitored by SC

4 Oil contamination at oil storage area-camp

Keep trays to avoid oil spillage

Contractor 20th June, 2017

Done

Keep the area Clean and extend the storage area (Concrete/gravel)

Contractor 20th June, 2017

Done

Training should be provided to workers regarding storage and handling of oil/bitumen etc

Contractor and SC

15th June, 2017

Done




3.15. Grievance Reporting and Resolution

The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) on package-III has continually

consulted the local residents during their regular site inspections, to know about their

problems and issues related to the construction activities. The Committee is

composed of the Environmental Specialist of Contractor, Admin manager of

Contractor, Environmental Specialist of Supervision Consultant, Highway or

Structure Engineers, Project Manager of Contractor and Environment Cell (AD

Environment) of NHA, Deputy Director of NHA and Local Community members. A

complaint register has been established for documenting the complaints at base

camp km 3+500; an Environmental Specialist is responsible for maintaining and

updating the register and forwards the issues to concerned staff for resolution. This

register is checked and updated for necessary mitigation actions by concerned staff of

Contractor and SC staff. Total 49 complaints were registered to date. All complaints have

been resolved

Table 3.23 shows details of Grievance Redressal Cell/Committee (GRC) local

members

Name

RD/Location Contact Number

Mr. Younas

48+700 0300-5608027

Mr. Malik Naveed Sarai Saleh (Donalia Stop)

0321-9961307

Mr. Zahid Rehman Donalia Stop 0300-5341494

3.16. Monthly Environmental Reporting Contractors Monthly Environmental Reports till June 2017 is submitted to SC. Reports

are regularly submitted.

3.17. Penalty against SSEMP/EMP Non Compliances Contractor is penalized amount of Rs. 90,000 (Rs. 3000 per day) from month of October 2016 to January, 2017 against repeatedly non-compliances of SSEMP regarding non-usage of PPEs by workers, bad housekeeping at campsite and asphalt plant, not carrying out analytical monitoring of environmental parameters. From Feb, 2017 penalty is stopped as contractor has complied with requirements of EMP and SSEMP. 3.18. Status Of EMP Non Compliances June-December 2016 The updated status of the following below mentioned EMP Non-Compliances for the period of June-December 2016 is as follows: Issues Action Taken Status Remarks Maintaining Regular house keeping at facilities

Sensitization awareness session conducted with sweepers and workers to keep and maintain living area and surrounding clean and

Improved house keeping at facilities.

Needs to be maintained on daily basis




neat.

Issues Action Taken Status Remarks Avoid Oil spillage More trays are kept at storage

area, workshop area to avoid oil spillage.

Oil spillage controlled but sometimes over spills

Regularly monitored by SC

Training is delivered to workers at storage area, workshop area, POL area

Ensuring Usage of PPES & Workers Safety

Contractor has provided PPEs to all workers including Sub Contractor’s workers

Majority of workers are now wearing required PPEs on regular basis

Regular monitoring is in practice by SC and Contractor safety staff

Hired two new Safety Assistants

Safety at work improves at active construction sites

Regularly monitored by SC and Contractors

Trainings regarding good practices

Training has been carried out by SC Environment Specialist and regular TBTs are carried by Contractor Staff

Sensitization level is increased due to trainings and TBTs.

Frequent awareness sessions are required regarding importance of health and safety measures, good practices etc

Conducting Instrumental Monitoring on regular basis

Contractor carried out instrumental monitoring at required interval

Corrective measures were taken to minimize impacts of negative impacts of air emissions, drinking water and noise.

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4. Contractors Overall Performance against SSEMP/EMP Contractors overall performance during reporting period regarding SSEMP/EMP compliances is partially satisfactory as contractor is showing greater willingness then previously. The following EMP compliances on site are as follows:

Contractor has hired HSE Team to ensure EMP implementation at site.

Provided established camp with basic arrangements like rooms, washrooms/toilets, drinking water availability etc.

Provided wastewater system like septic tank, soakage pit, drainage/sewerage lines at camp site and asphalt plant.

Provided equipped dispensary with qualified and experienced paramedic staff available for 24 hours.

Providing good and adequate food to all staff and workers.

Provided PPES to almost all workers/staff

Regular delivering TBTS at site.

Regular submissions of monthly reports on environment.

Following the recommendations of SC and implemented at site.

Carrying out regular water sprinkling at site

Furthermore, contractor needs to improve the following EMP requirements:

Maintaining regular cleanliness/ housekeeping at facilities by collection of garbage in drums and disposal frequently at TMA site.

To avoid oil spillage.

To ensure wearing of PPES on regular basis.

Safe working at active sites.




ANNEXURE - I

PICTORIAL VIEW OF PACKAGE III




Pic.01. Safety measures at site Pic.02. Workers wearing PPEs while Pic.03. Safety Instructions displayed for Public

Transport

working




Pic.04. Safety measures taken at active site Pic.05. safety Instructions for drivers Pic.06. Water sprinkling at active construction site







Pic.7. Drive slow as construction active ahead sign board Pic.08. Safety Measures at site Pic.09. Safety Instructions at site




Pic.10. Training delivered to workers at asphalt plant Pic.11. Safety measures at site Pic.12. Wet scrubbers installed at asphalt plant

Regarding Workers safety and good practices




ANNEXURE-II

MONITORING LOCATIONS OF SAMPLING (INSTRUMENTAL

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PARAMETERS)











