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Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report

August 2016

Loan 2841-PAK: Punjab Irrigated Agriculture

Investment Project – Tranche 2

New Khanki Barrage Construction Project (NKBP)

Prepared by the Project Management Office, Irrigation Department,

Government of Punjab.

The bi-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. 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.

ADB

Project Number: 2841-PAK (SF): Islamic Republic of Pakistan: New Khanki Barrage

Construction Project (NKBP) Financed by: Asian Development Bank and Government of the Punjab

JANUARY – JUNE 2016 Prepared by:

Ansar Abbas Senior Environmentalist SMEC/EGC Engr. Anwar Hussain Mujahid, Environmental Specialist SMEC

International/ EGC, For: Project Management Office, Irrigation Department, Government of

the Punjab Reviewed by: Malik Pervaiz Arif, Acting Director, PMO Barrages, Canal Bank,

Mustafabad, Lahore

New Khanki Barrage Construction Project (NKBP) PMO Barrages

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ABBREVIATIONS

ADB Asian Development Bank

ARE Assistant Resident Engineer

BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand

Cfs Cubic feet per second

COD Chemical Oxygen Demand

CRE Chief Resident Engineer

DO Dissolved Oxygen

DG Director General

EA Environmental Assessment

EC Electrical Conductivity

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

EMP Environmental Management Plan

EPA Environment Protection Agency

ESU Environment and Social Unit

E&P Equipment and Plant

IES Initial Environmental Screening

GEPCO Gujranwala Electric Power Company

GRC Grievance Redressal Cell

GRM Grievance Redressal Mechanism

HIV/AIDS Human immune deficiency virus / acquired immune deficiency syndrome

HSE Health, Safety and Environment

I/C In charge

IEE Initial Environmental Examination


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LCC Lower Chenab Canal

LMB Left Marginal Bank

M&E Monitoring and Evaluation

NEQS National Environmental Quality Standards

NKB New Khanki Barrage

NOx Nitrogen Oxides

NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Unit

PM Particulate Matter

PMO Project Management Office

PPE Personal Protection Equipment

RAP Resettlement Action Plan

RMB Right Marginal Bank

PAPs Project Affected Persons

PID Punjab Irrigation Department

SFA Social Framework Agreement

SOx Sulfur Oxides

SSEMP Site Specific Environmental Management Plan

TBT Tool Box Talk

TDS Total Dissolved Solids

TL Team Leader

TST Triple Surface Treatment

TCU True Color Unit

UV Ultra violet


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1

INTRODUCTION

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1

1. Need to Reconstruct Khanki Head works ...................................................... 3

2. Peak Floods in River Chenab .......................................................................... 4

3. Detail of Physical Work Progress of New Khanki Barrage & Auxiliary Works Project in reporting up to 30th June 2016 ...................................................................... 5

3.1 Physical achievement of different components of the New Khanki Barrage & Auxiliary Works .................................................................................................................... 6

3.2 Overall Physical Progress of Works on 30th June 2016 .............................................. 7

4. Summary of Construction Activities of the Project ......................................... 7

5. Changes in Project Organization and Environmental Management Team .... 7

i. Project Management Office (PMO)................................................................................. 7

ii. Construction Supervision Consultants ......................................................................... 8

iii. Contractor ...................................................................................................................... 8

6. Relationship with contractor , owner and lender: ......................................... 9

7. External Environmental Monitoring .............................................................. 10

a) Ambient Air Quality Monitoring: ..................................................................................10

b) Analysis of Results: .....................................................................................................11

c) Drinking Water Quality Monitoring: ............................................................................11

i. Analysis of Results: .................................................................................................................. 12

ii. Recommendations: .................................................................................................................. 12

d) Re-analysis after Corrective action: ............................................................................13

i. Analysis of Results: .............................................................................................................. 14

e) Waste Water Quality Monitoring: ................................................................................14

i. Analysis of Results: ............................................................................................................... 14

f) Generator’s emissions monitoring: ............................................................................14

i. Analysis of Results: .............................................................................................................. 15


h) Noise .............................................................................................................................16


8. Internal Environmental Monitoring ............................................................... 17

8.1 Surface Water Quality Monitoring (Chenab River) .....................................................17


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(i) Surface Water Quality Monitoring ..................................................................................... 17

(ii) Collection of Samples: ...................................................................................................... 17

(iii) Analysis of Samples: ........................................................................................................ 17

8.2 Noise Monitoring ...........................................................................................................18

i. Analysis of Results: ..................................................................................................................... 20

9. Flora and Fauna Monitoring: .......................................................................... 21

10. Social Monitoring ............................................................................................ 21

10.1 Public Consultations .....................................................................................................21

10.2 Employment Opportunities for the Local Community: ..............................................21

11. Initial Environmental Screening of LMB (Left Marginal Bund) Road and its Implementation ............................................................................................................ 22

12. Implementation of Initial Environmental Screening of Chanawan Road ...... 22

13. Initial Environment Screening of Auxiliary Building Works ......................... 23

14. Performance Monitoring and ADB Delegation’s Visit ................................... 23

15. Borrow Area’s Management Plan And Its Approval ...................................... 24

16. Contractor’s Camp Sites and Implementation of EMP .................................. 25

i. Labour Barracks ............................................................................................................25

ii. Officer’s camp: .............................................................................................................26

iii. Hygienic Inspection of Dining Areas: .........................................................................26

iv. Sanitation Inspections of Living Area and Washing Facilities: .................................26

v. Waste Water Treatment and Disposal: .........................................................................26

vi. Municipal Waste Collection and Disposal ....................................................................26

17. Solid Waste Management Plan and Its Implementation ................................ 27

17.1 Cement and Slag Bags .................................................................................................27

17.2 Scrape Iron and Its Cuttings ........................................................................................27

17.3 Waste Collected from Site ...........................................................................................27

17.4 Medical Waste ...............................................................................................................27

18. Traffic Management Plan and Its Implementation on Site ............................ 27

18.1 Traffic Management Plan Approval ..............................................................................28

18.2 Installation of Traffic Warning Sign Boards .................................................................28

19. Construction Site Safety (HSE Best Practices) ............................................. 28

20. HSE Plan Implementation and Best Practices ............................................... 28

20.1 First Aid Facilities, Paramedic Staff, Doctor and Ambulance ......................................29

20.2 Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs). .......................................................................29

20.3 Tool Box Talks: .............................................................................................................30


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20.4 Training of Workers ......................................................................................................30

20.5 Emergency Preparedness and Response ....................................................................31

20.6 Fire Prevention and Protection at site ..........................................................................31

20.7 Site Inspections and Audits ..........................................................................................31

20.8 Non- Compliance Notices: ............................................................................................32

21. Tree cutting and removal .............................................................................. 34

21.1 Assessment of Trees Falling on Right Marginal Bank (RMB) Road and Its Auction: ..35

21.2 Auction of Trees Falling at the Right Guide Bank (RGB) of Khanki Barrage ...............35

22. Tree Plantation Plan and Its Implementation:.............................................. 35

23. Environmental Progress Review Meetings and Resolution of Non- Compliances ................................................................................................................ 35

24. Site Visits for Monitoring Environmental Compliance: ................................. 35

24.1 Director General EPA Lahore, Punjab Visited to the NKBP Site on February 27, 2016 ......................................................................................................................................35

24.2 Pakistan Engineering Congress Visit to NKBP ............................................................36

24.3 Technical Visits by Different Universities: ....................................................................36

24.4 SMEC’s Environmental Specialist Visits ......................................................................36

24.5 PMO, Consultant and Contractor’s Environmental and Social Staff Joint Visit to the New Khanki Barrage Project and Contractor Facilities .......................................................37

25. Environmental Compliance for the Mechanical Workshop .......................... 37

26. Good Practices at New Khanki Barrage and Lessons Learnt .................... 39

27. Consultation and Complaints: .....................................................................................39

List of Annexures: Annexure I: Photo Log Annexure II: Monitoring Results of GEL Annexure III: Internal Environmental Monitoring Results Annexure IV: Employment of Local Residents Annexure V: Camps Inspection Checklist Annexure VI: Tree Inventory Annexure VII: Minutes of EPRM-22 Annexure VIII: Field Trip Reports of Environment Specialist Annexure IX: Good Practices at NKBP and lessons learnt Annexure X: Complaint Register


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Environmental Monitoring and Management Plan (EMP) is an integral part of the New

Khanki Barrage Project’s documents. The Environmental monitoring for the Construction of New

Khanki Barrage started in the month of August 2013. The construction of New Khanki Barrage

Project is being carried out by DESCON Engineering Limited under supervision of the

Supervisory Consultants i.e. M/s SMEC International Pty Ltd in association with M/s ATKINS

UK, M/s EGC Pakistan and BARQAAB, Pakistan. The construction work is in progress. The

Contractor achieved the physical progress of 79.69% against the planned 80.50% upto June 30,

2016.

Environmental Monitoring is carried out regularly internally as well as externally, by a Third

Party Analytical Laboratory. For external environmental monitoring, the Contractor has engaged

M/s Global Environmental Laboratory (GEL) from Lahore. The external monitoring for the

environmental parameters i.e. water and air is being carried out quarterly while environmental

monitoring for gaseous emissions of various equipment and vehicles, waste water quality

monitoring and air quality monitoring is being carried out bi-annually. During this reporting

period, Ninth round of external instrumental monitoring was carried out on March 16, 2016 while

the 10th round was carried out on June 06, 2016.

Internal instrumental monitoring is being carried out regularly by the Contractor’s Environmental team in the presence of representative of the Supervision Consultant. For this purpose, the

Contractor has purchased three meters i.e. Noise meter, DO meter and Multimeter. Noise meter

is meant for measuring noise level, DO meter for measuring Dissolved Oxygen and Multimeter

for measuring multiple parameters like Temperature, pH, EC, TDS of a water sample. In internal

instrumental monitoring, the river water quality monitoring is being carried out periodically by

DESCON and Engineer’s Environmental Team at the Chenab River upstream and downstream of the Coffer Dam as well as noise levels monitoring at the construction site(s), residential site

as well as for sensitive receptors.

The environmental conditions of the Project Area remained satisfactory during the reporting

period because the Contractor on the advice of the Consultants tried continuously to minimize

the impacts of construction activities on the environment of the Project Area. In the summer

season, the temperature increased and the dust emissions on access roads were suppressed

by regular water sprinkling and its frequency was enhanced keeping in view the weather

conditions. The air quality analysis was carried out during each quarter. It confirmed that all the

parameters (PM2.5, PM10, Nox, Sox) were within the NEQS. The noise level for various

equipment remained within NEQS except for generators at Officer’s Camp and Labour Camp.

On the advice of environmental team of Supervision Consultants, these generators were

changed with low noise generators. The other environmental aspects like waste water

treatment, solid waste collection were also managed in an environmentally sound manner. The

waste water was treated properly by using septic tanks and soakage pits. As the Project Area

mostly lies in the river bed, water table in this area is high, therefore the waste water in soakage

pit(s) does not soak completely. It is therefore transported in a water bowser and sprinkled on


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barren land near Khanki village. The waste water from soakage pit at the Right Guide Bank has

been analyzed. The result of analysis show that all the parameters were within NEQS except

COD that can be mitigated by dilution as the value is slightly higher than NEQS. The solid

waste is being collected regularly by placing dust bins in Officers Camp and empty drums in

Labour Barracks at designated points to facilitate collection of waste. Segregation of solid waste

is carried out during collection and transportation by the sanitary workers of both the camps.

The segregated material is stored in three pits constructed behind the Labour Barracks. From

these pits, the waste is sold to the vendors. The remaining general waste is disposed off in

dump site located about 500m away from Khanki village. The solid waste from the Officer’s Camp is collected from door to door and segregated. The general waste is collected in drums.

This waste is disposed off at optimum frequency at designated site. The drinking water was also

analyzed during each quarter of the year. Its initial results showed that the water was chemically

suitable for drinking purpose while biologically contaminated with bacteria. The Contractor was

advised to install UV filters. The filters were installed and water quality was again analyzed to

monitor impact of UV treatment. The results show that after UV treatment, water was safe for

drinking purpose.

The hygienic and sanitation inspections were also carried out from time to time. For this

purpose, joint visits were arranged by Senior Environmentalist SMEC, I/C HSE,

Environmentalist DESCON along with I/C Administration DESCON. During these visits, few

irregularities were observed that were communicated to concerned staff and resolved

immediately. The food quality in the Labour Mess remained satisfactory. The sanitation of living

rooms and washing facilities were also inspected regularly which also remained satisfactory

during the reporting period.

The overall health and safety conditions of the project staff remained satisfactory as the

Contractor on the advice of Supervision Consultants is paying attention towards health & safety

issues. The workers have been trained about the safety precautions which are most important

for them at work. For this purpose, safety orientation is most important for all the workers prior

to mobilization on site. Al the workers are given safety shoes, helmet, coverall etc. after their

orientation. Formal and informal safety training sessions were also arranged to discuss about

hazards associated with work at height, crane operation and safety measures, manual handling,

hazards associated with heavy equipment and plants, defensive driving, safe work practices,

HIV/AIDS and different methods to safeguard the workers from the extreme weather. They were

also trained about the hazard associated with electrical and mechanical work and how to avoid

accidents on site. Provision of safe drinking water was made for the workers at site. The

workers have been trained, as how to reduce injuries by safe work practices and by using Job

specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Job Safety Analysis (JSA) have been carried out

for each task and communicated to all the site staff which helped a lot to reduce injuries.

The Project Area environmental conditions over all remained very satisfactory with the joint

efforts of the Client, Consultants and the Contractor through the best efforts of all concerned.


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PART I

Introduction

The Punjab Irrigation Network which is one of the largest contiguous systems in the world was

designed in order to bring more land under the canal command area. It consists of irrigation

canals, drains, tube wells, small dams and flood protection infrastructure. The irrigation facilities

in the Province of Punjab are provided through this grand network consisting of over 37014.912

kilometers of irrigation canals. This irrigation network is subject to major infrastructure and

operational challenges and safety concerns due to ageing and system design constraints. The

major challenges are water shortages, progressive deterioration of irrigation infrastructure,

deterioration of water quality of canals, drains and rivers due to disposal of untreated industrial

and municipal effluents, and over exploitation of groundwater. The rehabilitation and up-

gradation of irrigation systems, modernization of barrages, lining of irrigation channels and

improving canal operations is the need of the hour.

Khanki Headworks is the oldest Headworks of Pakistan. It is located about 52 km downstream

of Marala Barrage and 32 km upstream of Qadirabad Barrage and is the second diversion

structure on River Chenab after entering Pakistan. The Headworks is situated about 16 km

south west of Wazirabad City in District Gujranwala (Latitude 32o45’ 00’’ North and Longitude 74o10’ 46.13’’ East). Figure 1 shows the location plan of Khanki Barrage and Figures 2 show

the pictorial view of the existing Khanki Barrage before construction of new Barrage. The Lower

Chenab Canal (LCC) off-takes from the Khanki Headworks which irrigates about 1,440,000

hectors (3,556,800 acres) of fertile land in eight districts of Punjab i.e. Gujranwala, Hafizabad,

Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang and Chiniot. The Lower

Chenab Canal has a design discharge of 327 m3/sec (11,538 cusecs) during Rabi and 425.17

m3/sec during Kharif, whereas the existing Khanki Barrage has a design discharge of 800,000

cusecs (22,676 m3/sec).

The construction of New Khanki Barrage and Auxiliary Works is a project listed under the

“Punjab Irrigated Agriculture Investment Program” of the Government of Punjab sponsored/

funded by ADB. Project Management Office i.e. PMO Punjab Irrigation Department is the Client

of the Project and the key responsible government department. The Lead Construction

Supervision Consultant is M/s SMEC International in association with M/s EGC (Pvt.) Ltd.,

Pakistan, M/s Barqaab Consulting (Pvt.) Ltd., and M/s AKTIN International (hereafter referred to

as the Engineer or Supervisory Consultants). The Construction Contractor is DESCON

Engineering Limited, Pakistan.

The Construction phase of the project is currently under progress. By June 30, 2016, the actual

physical progress of overall project was 79.69% against the planned progress of 80.50% with a

variance of -0.81%. In the reporting period, the construction of the following percentage of the

new Barrage components has been achieved i.e. Main Barrage (overall) 59.65%, Buildings and

Roads 7.29%, Head Regulator and LCC 7.25%, Electrical 0.15% and Mechanical Works 5.35%.




Figure-1 Location Plan of Khanki Barrage




Figure-2 satellite view of Khanki Barrage

1. Need to Reconstruct Khanki Head works

The Khanki Head works was constructed in the year 1892 when knowledge about hydraulic

engineering was in infancy. In the initial forty (40) years after construction (1892 – 1932), the

Headworks went through frequent repairs and modifications with the 1929 floods causing a

major damage to its structure. During 1932 to 1935, various modifications were carried out by

the Punjab Irrigation Department. The existing Khanki Head works has outlived its reliable life. It

is pertinent to mention that the Headworks have a design discharge capacity of 800,000 cusecs

(22,676 cubic meter/sec) which has been exceeded several times (the maximum was 1,086,000

cusecs during the 1957 floods). The current control mechanism on the river flows and pond

level is inadequate and regulation through the outmoded shutters results in significant leakages

of water during periods of acute water shortage and keen demand for irrigation water. Based on

various safety evaluation reports, replacement of the outdated Headworks with a new barrage

became imperative.

With the co-operation of Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Irrigation Department, Government of the Punjab launched the New Khanki Barrage Construction Project (NKBP) in the year 2013, at a cost of Pak Rs. 23,442 Million to be implemented over a 5 year period (2013-2017). Out of the total Project cost, Rs. 394 million have been allocated for implementation of the Environmental and Resettlement Plans.




2. Peak Floods in River Chenab

River Chenab has been under exceptionally high floods during last 50 years. In 1973, it

experienced a flood of 856,300 cusecs while in 1998; it tolerated a flood of 910,500 cusecs. In

the recent past in September 2014, it again faced an exceptionally high flood with discharge

exceeding 947,099 cusecs. The brief history of this flood is described below:

In the first week of September 2014, the Engineer and DESCON got the information about high

flood in Chenab River. Engineer’s Team Leader and other representatives advised DESCON to shift all the machines and equipment from the barrage area, reduce the labor strength and start

preparation for a river discharge exceeding 700,000 cusecs (19,841 m3/sec).

Figure 3: Flood data of River Chenab

On September 07, 2014 water flow in River Chenab surpassed a very high level of 947,000.00

cusecs (26,842 m3/sec) causing excessive flooding in the river and submergence of surrounding

areas. (Figure 3 shows the River Chenab’s Peak Floods during last 50 years)

The Coffer Dam around Pocket 1 was flooded on 7th September 2014 while water discharge

exceeded 700,000 cusecs (19,841 m3/sec). DESCON and the Consultant offices also came

under flood. Furniture and office accessories were badly damaged by the rising flood water.

However, the Contractor under the guidance/ advice of the Consultants evacuated the staff/

labour from the Labour Camps on time and fortunately there was no loss of human life. Soon

after the flood, DESCON on advice of Engineer resumed working at site and also restored the

damaged areas at Khanki Head Works in a very swift manner within a time lapse of only 3

weeks.




3. Detail of Physical Work Progress of New Khanki Barrage & Auxiliary Works Project in reporting up to 30th June 2016

The New Barrage’s construction work remained in progress during the reporting period. In September 2014, the high flood in River Chenab badly affected the progress of New Khanki Barrage Project. However, post flood, construction activities remained in full swing at the New Khanki Barrage. Figure 4 shows a view of the completed portion of New Khanki Barrage. In the reporting period, the following physical works of the Project were either completed or work on them remained in progress.

Figure 4: View of Completed New Barrage

Chanawan Road: The Asphaltic work is complete. TST of shoulders is in progress while earthen shoulders are also in progress.

LMB Road: Final coat of Asphalt wearing course is yet to complete. Construction of embankment for wetting channel along with LMB is in progress.

Kot Jaffer Distributary lining is complete.

All the buildings have been handed over to the Consultant including the BHU, School, CRE Office, CRE Residence, RE Residence, ARE Residences.

Work of Sewerage System for buildings is complete

Civil Work of Overhead water tank is complete.




3.1 Physical achievement of different components of the New Khanki Barrage & Auxiliary Works

Following is the percentage weightage of various Project components of the New Khanki Barrage.

Main Barrage 59.65%

Roads and Buildings 7.29%

Head Regulator and New LCC 7.25%

Electrical 0.15%

Mechanical Works 5.35% Figure 5 shows the percentage achievement of different components of New Khanki Barrage

against the above total percentages of the various project components and

Figure 6 indicates the overall actual physical progress against the planned progress in

percentage for the construction of New Khanki Barrage.

Figure 5: Percentage achievement of different components of NKB Project

Main Barrage,

59.65%

Roads and

Buildings,

7.29%

Head regulator

and LCC, 7.25%

Electrical,

0.15%

Mechanical,

5.35%




3.2 Overall Physical Progress of Works on 30th June 2016

Figure 6: Physical Progress of New Khanki Barrage

The achieved actual physical progress was -79.69% against the planned progress of 80.50% on June 30, 2016 which is only slightly lower than the planned progress as shown in Figure 6.

4. Summary of Construction Activities of the Project

M/s DESCON Engineering are the “Main Contractor” for the construction of the New Khanki Barrage and Auxiliary Works Project. The Contractor mobilized in the month of July 2013.

Construction of the new barrage project is under way and is about 79.69% progress has been

achieved to date (30th June 2016). DESCON has also started the construction activities at the

Right Side of the Chenab River during the reporting period. The details of the physical progress

of work were already presented in Section 3.0.

5. Changes in Project Organization and Environmental Management Team

The responsibilities of different organizations/departments to implement the environmental/social

safeguards applicable to Khanki Barrage are summarized below:

i. Project Management Office (PMO)

The overall responsibility for the implementation of Environmental Management Plan

rests with the Head PMO along with the assistance of Environmental & Social Unit

(ESU) of PMO. The ESU consists of Director Environment/ Social, Deputy Director

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Environment, Deputy Director Social, Deputy Director Development Assistance/

Resettlement and Deputy Director Communication.

PMO ensures that the Contractor and the Supervision Consultants appoint dedicated and competent environmental officer(s) and allied staff. PMO also ensures that all environmental personnel are authorized to implement the environmental and social policies and requirements of the EMP.

ESU co-ordinates with relevant government departments and stakeholders on concerned environmental and social/ resettlement issues.

ESU has a mandate to inspect and monitor residual impacts of the project and record documentation of the impacts during the project.

ESU will also inspect the significance of impacts in case of any unanticipated change in the scope of the project.

Any major change in the project shall be reported to ADB before its execution.

Directorate of Environment PMO acts as the Environmental Management Office.

PMO will ensure that consultant’s team has an unhindered access to all relevant documents, persons and places to enable it to perform its functions effectively and efficiently.

ii. Construction Supervision Consultants

The Construction Supervision Consultants Environmental Team consists of an

Environmental Specialist assisted by a Senior Environmentalist and a Safety Inspector

to monitor the environmental performance of the Contractor and the Environmental

impacts of the project activities including any Health and Safety related issues at site.

The Consultants Environmental Specialist was mobilized on August 01, 2013 and the

Senior Environmentalist was mobilized on November 01, 2013. The Environmental

Monitoring team of the Consultant, comprising of the Environmental Specialist/ Sr.

Environmentalist is responsible for the monitoring of the compliance of EMP with the

assistance of the Safety Inspector and reporting any non-compliance of the Contractor to

the PMO. It is however worth-mentioning that the Engineer’s Senior Environmentalist Mr. Ghazanfar Afzal who joined the NKBP in June 2015, left the Project on November 15, 2015

due to some personal family problems.

His replacement, Mr. Ansar Abbas joined the NKBP on February 26, 2016 to ensure that

the Project’s Environment, Health & Safety vigilance efforts remain uninterrupted.

iii. Contractor

The Contractor is responsible for execution of the construction activities and for

environmental protection through its environmental and social field staff. The Contractor

is subject to environmental protection liabilities under environmental laws of Pakistan

and the Project’s ESIA/EMP provisions under their Contract with the Punjab Irrigation Department (PID). The Contractor is also responsible for communicating environmental




& social information and for imparting of necessary training to its staff in all aspects of

the EMP.

6. Relationship with contractor , owner and lender:

Undoubtedly, the Contractor and his staff constitute the most important tier in the implementation process of the Project. The Engineer’s interaction in this regard aimed at infusing adequate knowledge & skill to maintain the required degree of environmental standards during the Project’s execution. The overall relationship of the Employer, Supervision Consultant and the Contractor and the sponsoring agency remained amicable during the reporting period.




PART II

ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL MONITORING& ISSUES

The Environmental Monitoring and Management Plan (EMP) is an integral part of the project’s bidding document and was broadly followed by DESCON Engineering Ltd while Engineer’s Environmental Specialist and Senior Environmentalist along with their team have regularly and

strictly monitored the overall compliance related to environmental and safety issues. Third Party

External Instrumental Monitoring for the environmental parameters i.e water and air was carried

out quarterly for the New Khanki Barrage Project. Ninth round of external instrumental

monitoring was carried out on March 16, 2016 while the 10th round was carried out on June 06,

2016 by DESCON, through M/s Global Environmental Laboratory, Lahore.

Internal instrumental monitoring of environmental parameters of river water quality was also

carried out in the reporting period by DESCON and Engineer’s Environmental Team at the Chenab River upstream and downstream of the Coffer Dam as well as noise levels monitored at

the construction site(s), residential site as well as sensitive receptors.

During the reporting period, a Coffer Dam was constructed near the Right Bank to facilitate the

construction of upstream Right Guide Bank. The new Coffer Dam inside River Chenab was

constructed by using clay (mostly obtained from excavation of the new LCC channel). This

material however can degrade the water quality and become a source of threat for aquatic life

especially fish during construction and dismantling phase. The river water quality at the

upstream and downstream of the Coffer Dam was analyzed which was found to be satisfactory.

During the internal instrumental monitoring of River Chenab, it was noted that the concentration

of dissolved oxygen in the river was more than 6.5 mg/l whereas minimum dissolved oxygen for

existence of aquatic life/ fish is considered to be 4.0 mg/l. Hence the water was safe for

sustenance of aquatic life.

7. External Environmental Monitoring

As per approved SSEMP, 9th and 10th round of Instrumental monitoring of environmental

parameters was carried out by the M/s Global Environmental Laboratory (GEL) for DESCON on

March 16, 2016 and June 06, 2016 respectively. During the external instrumental monitoring,

ambient air quality, drinking water, waste water, gaseous emissions for generators and

vehicular emission tests were carried out at different places of site as per approved SSEMP and

as directed by Senior Environmentalist SMEC. The external instrumental monitoring results for

air and drinking water are presented in Table 2 & Table 3 respectively. The Monitoring Results

of GEL for the June 2016 monitoring are attached as Annexure-II with this Report.

a) Ambient Air Quality Monitoring:




Air quality monitoring helps us in better understanding the sources, levels of different air pollutants, effects of air pollution control measures and exposure of various substances in the air we breathe. It helps us in improving and developing air pollution control strategies to reduce the effect of air pollution. The Contractor has carried out Ambient Air Quality analysis, results of which are attached as Annexure II:

Table 1 Ambient Air Quality Analysis

S. No.

Parameter

Unit NEQS

Baseline

Kot Jaffar RD79+30

RGB U/S

Batching plant #2

Bay # 49

RGB U/S

RMB road

Remarks

1 Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Mg/m3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Within NEQS

2 Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

µg/ m3 120 BDL 2.6 0.0 2.6 BDL BDL BDL Within NEQS

3 Nitrogen Dioxide NO2)

µg/ m3 80 BDL 0.0 18 42.2 42 43 10.9 Within NEQS

4 Particulate Matter (PM10)

µg/ m3 150 103.5

12 15 21 36 28 32 Within NEQS

5 Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

µg/ m3 35 --------

3.0 4 12 13 10 15 Within NEQS

6 Noise dB(A) Leq

75 ------- 60.1 72.1 68.7 50.6 50.9 59.9 Within NEQS

b) Analysis of Results:

The results of ambient air quality analysis show that all the parameters were within NEQS. c) Drinking Water Quality Monitoring:

Safe drinking water is essential for human health. If workers are not provided with safe drinking water, it may pose risk to their health and safety. As per Site Specific EMP, the drinking water quality analysis was carried out on quarterly basis. The drinking water samples were collected from the locations below:

Labor camp canteen from water cooler

Officer’s camp canteen C from 20L Bottle




Table 2 Drinking Water Quality Analysis

Sr. No.

Parameters Unit NEQS Officer Camp Mess C

Labour Camp Canteen

1. Taste …… Not Objectionabl

e

Normal Normal

2. Odor Not Objectionabl

e

0.0 0.0

3. Turbidity NTU <5 0.00 0.00

4. Calcium hardness mg/l …… 118.0 76.0

5. Magnesium hardness

mg/l …… 58.0 36.0

6. Total hardness mg/l <500 176.0 112.0

7. Carbonate alkalinity mg/l 0.0 0.0

8. Bi-carbonate alkalinity

mg/l 126.0 318.0

9. Total Alkalinity mg/l <500 126.0 318.0

10. Total Dissolved Solids

mg/l <1000 210 670

11. pH 6.5-8.5 7..77 7.42

12. Arsenic mg/l <=0.05 BDL BDL

13. Boron mg/l 0.3 BDL BDL

14. Chloride mg/l <250 7.6 17.2

15. Fluoride mg/l <=1.5 BDL 0.07

16. Nitrate mg/l <=50 0.8 0.6

17. Nitrite mg/l <=3 0.007 0.005

18. Residual chlorine mg/l 0.2-0.5 0.01 0.01

19. Zinc mg/l 5 0.03 0.08

20. Color 15 0.00 0.00

21. E-Coli Cfu/100ml

0 0 Isolated

22. Total Coliform Cfu/100ml

0 Too numerous to count

Too numerous to count

23. Enterococci… Cfu/100ml

…… 0 0

i. Analysis of Results: Both the samples were chemically fit for drinking purpose while biologically contaminated with bacteria.




ii. Recommendations: In Officers’ Camp, Canteen C, water was being stored in 20 L bottles filled from Mess A. The bottles contained total coliforms. It required UV treatment or periodic rinsing and washing with a good quality detergent and covering it with a lid.

UV filter was not working at Labour Canteen. Its UV module was missing along with one filtering cartridge. The Contractor was advised to install filter as early as possible, which was complied with.

d) Re-analysis after Corrective action: The drinking water from both the points was again analyzed after taking corrective action. UV filter was installed with the electric cooler at the Labour Canteen No. 2 while drinking water from Mess C was obtained from Mess A. Both the samples were again analyzed for any biological contaminant. The results are presented in Table-3:

Table- 3 Drinking Water Quality Analysis After Corrective Action

S. No. Parameters Unit NEQS Officer Camp Mess A

Labor Camp Canteen

1. Taste …… Not Objectionable

Normal Normal

2. Odor Not Objectionable

0.0 0.0

3. Turbidity NTU <5 0.00 0.00

4. Calcium hardness mg/l …… 110.0 114.0

5. Magnesium hardness

mg/l …… 70.0 68

6. Total hardness mg/l <500 180.0 182

7. Carbonate alkalinity mg/l 0.0 0.0

8. Bi-carbonate alkalinity

mg/l 170 166

9. Total Alkalinity mg/l <500 170 166

10. Total Dissolved Solids

mg/l <1000 320 240

11. pH 6.5-8.5 7.42 7.47

12. Arsenic mg/l <=0.05 BDL BDL

13. Boron mg/l 0.3 BDL BDL

14. Chloride mg/l <250 16 14

15. Fluoride mg/l <=1.5 0.23 0.41

16. Nitrate mg/l <=50 0.3 1.8

17. Nitrite mg/l <=3 0.002 0.004

18. Residual chlorine mg/l 0.2-0.5 0.03 0.05

19. Zinc mg/l 5 0.03 0.02

20. Color 15 0.00 0.00

21. E-Coli Cfu/100ml

0 0 0

22. Total Coliform Cfu/100ml

0 0 0




23. Enterococci… Cfu/100ml

…… 0 0

i. Analysis of Results: The results show that after corrective action, there was no bacterial contamination in drinking water and the water was safe for drinking purpose.

e) Waste Water Quality Monitoring:

Wastewater treatment is an important requirement at the construction sites since it ensures that the water from the domestic as well as construction activities does not harm the surrounding environment and allows the site to operate by meeting the NEQS. The Contractor has been advised to collect a waste water sample from the outlet of soakage pit constructed at right side of new Barrage and Soakage Pit from DESCON’s Office. The results are shown in Table-4:

Table 4 Waste Water Quality Analysis

S.No. Parameters Unit NEQS Conc. Conc. Remarks

1 pH value ….. 6-9 6.80 7.30 OK

2 Total Dissolved Solids

mg/l 3500 1640 330 OK

3 Total Suspended Solids

mg/l 200 155 48 OK

4 COD mg/l 150 158 120 Exceeds NEQS

5 BOD5 mg/l 80 62 46 OK

i. Analysis of Results: As the COD value is higher in the sample taken from RGB than the NEQS, corrective measures are required. Dilution of the waste water can reduce COD as it is not much higher than the required limit. The Contractor can also add some oxidant in the form of Hydrogen Peroxide, hypochlorite or any oxidant to catalyze the breakdown of chemicals present in the waste water. The results for the second sample were within NEQS.

f) Generator’s emissions monitoring: Vehicles and generators were periodically checked for their maintenance. For this purpose, noise and exhaust emission monitoring was carried out. Moreover record for the change of Mobile Oil for vehicles was also maintained by the concerned department. These tests help assess the vehicular efficiency and need for its repair and maintenance. Its record is being maintained at E&P workshops by the Contractor. The Generator gaseous emission results in

the 3rd party Environmental Monitoring on June 06, 2016 are summarized in Table 5:

Table 5 Generator Gaseous Emission Analysis

S. No

Parameters Units NEQS CC# 73594

CC# 73193

CC# 73513

Remarks

1 Carbon mg/Nm3 800 150 140 188.8 Within




Monoxide (CO) NEQS

2 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

mg/Nm3 1700 5.9 286 217.4 Within NEQS

3 Oxygen (O2)

% ------- 13.20 12.10 13.70 Within NEQS

4 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

mg/Nm3 ------- 57.4 10.3 20.5 Within NEQS

5 Nitric Oxide (NO)

mg/Nm3 ------- 485.9 435.5 498.5 Within NEQS

6 Combined Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)

mg/Nm3 600 543.3 445.8 519 Within NEQS

7 Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

% ------- 5.80 6.50 5.60 Within NEQS

8 Smoke

Ringlemann 2 2 2 2 Within NEQS

i. Analysis of Results:

The results show that all parameters for generator’s emissions are within NEQS limit. g) Vehicles Emissions monitoring The vehicles gaseous emission results in 3rd Party Environmental Monitoring on June 06, 2016 have been summarized in Table 6.

Table 6 Vehicle Gaseous Emission Analysis

S. No Equipment Carbon Monoxide (CO) Smoke

NEQS Results NEQS

Ringlemann Results

1 LWC-8349 Coaster

6 0.04 2 2

2 CC-74673 6 0.03 2 2

3 CC-77153 6 0.04 2 2

4 CC-77156 6 0.06

2 2

5 CC-77157 6 0.04 2 2

6 CC-77148 6 0.05 2 2

7 CC-77150 6 0.04 2 2

8 CC-74151 6 0.03 2 2

9 CC-75407 6 0.04 2 2

10 CC-71312 6 0.06 2 2




i. Analysis of Results: The results show that all the parameters were within NEQS limit and could be

considered environmentally safe.

h) Noise

Noise survey for various equipment and machinery is being carried out on regular basis. The

noise level is being monitored internally on monthly basis as well as externally on quarterly

basis along with external monitoring as shown in Table-7:

Table 7: Noise Measurement for Equipment of Machinery

Sr. No. Equipment NEQS (Vehicular

Emission) Noise level dB (A)

1 Coaster Deluxe TW-545

85 68.2

2 Double Cabin CJ-1120

85 65.9

3 Water Bowser CC 74687

85 66.6

4 Hiab CC 75407 85 65.4

5 Dumper Truck CC 77153

85 66.9


85 65.8


85 65.6

8 Transit Mixture CC 78106

85 67.7


85 69.8


85 62.7

Area NEQS (Industrial) Noise level dB (A) leq

1 Bay # 49 D/S 75 50.6

2 RGB U/S 75 50.9

3 RMB road 75 59.9




i. Analysis of Results: The results show that all the parameters were within NEQS.

8. Internal Environmental Monitoring

Internal instrumental monitoring has been carried out at Chenab River by DESCON under supervision of Consultant during the reporting period from January to June 2016. The results of internal monitoring are depicted in Table-8 and also attached as Annexure-III with this Report.

8.1 Surface Water Quality Monitoring (Chenab River) The Contractor has raised the Coffer Dam on the Right Bank of River Chenab to facilitate

construction of the remaining Barrage and the Right Guide Bank at upstream and

downstream New Khanki Barrage Section. Another Coffer Dam has been constructed on

the upstream left side of existing Head Works to facilitate construction of Left Guide Bank.

As the Coffer Dams are constructed by using clay and stone material inside the River

Chenab, this material can degrade the water quality and become a threat for the aquatic

life especially fish during construction/dismantling phase of the Coffer Dam. The following

parameters were therefore monitored including DO, TDS, PH, EC and temperature

upstream and downstream of the Coffer Dams in River Chenab.

(i) Surface Water Quality Monitoring

The river water quality monitoring was carried out by Environmental Officer of DESCON

in the presence of Senior Environmentalist/Safety Inspector SMEC. Two samples were

collected each month from different points. Currently one Coffer Dam has been

constructed to facilitate construction activities of main barrage and dismantling of old

head works at right side while second Coffer Dam has been made for the construction of

guide bank at the upstream side. The guide bank construction activities are on both left

and right side of the Old Barrage.

(ii) Collection of Samples:

Every month, one sample was collected from the upstream side of Coffer Dam raised for

construction of Guide Bank and new Barrage on the Right Side of existing Barrage while

other sample was collected from its downstream side to evaluate impact on river water

quality.

(iii) Analysis of Samples:

The samples were analyzed on spot with the equipment owned by DESCON. The

samples were collected in sample holder and analyzed.

Table-8 Internal Instrumental Monitoring Results of Chenab River Water Quality

Sr. No.

Parameter Unit NEQS

Jan-16 Feb-16 March-16 Apr-16 May-16 June-16

U/s D/s U/s D/s U/s U/s

D/s U/s D/s U/s D/s U/s D/s

1 Temperature C0 <=30

12.9

13.2 18.4 18.6 20.5 23.1

21.0 24.3 24.1 21.6 22.4 27.7 28.9




2 pH - 6.6-8.5 8 8 7.7 7.8 7.7 7.4

7.7 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.4 8.5 8.5

3 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

mg/l 3500 110 160 100 110 110

140 150 80 90 90 100 70 80

4 Electrical Conductivity (EC)

µs/cm

1055 230 330 210 240 230

300

310 180 230 210 230 200 130

5 Dissolved Oxygen (DO)

mg/l - 6.9 6.7 7.6 7.5 7.97

7.03 7.33 7.52 7.38 7.16 6.94 7.72 7.62

Minimum DO for sustenance of aquatic life = 4.0 mg/l

As such all the above parameters checked, complied with the NEQS. The above river water

quality seems to be quite satisfactory for the sustenance of aquatic life, as the Dissolved

Oxygen level for survival of fish is 4 mg/l compared to the available Dissolved Oxygen of about

6.0 mg/l or more in the River.

8.2 Noise Monitoring

Noise measurement survey for various equipment and machinery has been carried out on

regular basis within the Contractor’s facilities and construction site(s). All the noise levels for

various equipment and machinery have been found to be within the NEQS permissible limit.

During site visits/inspection, if some vehicles or equipment are giving high noise levels, these

are advised to report to Equipment and Plant (E&P) Workshop for repair and maintenance. The

noise measurement results of Contractor’s internal monitoring are depicted in Table-9. Noise

Level monitoring was carried out at various work sites/ equipment sites from January to June

2016.

Table-9: Internal Instrumental Monitoring Results Noise

January 2016

Sr. No. Equipment NEQS (Vehicular

Emission) Noise level dB (A)

1 Dumper Truck CC 77160 85 72.8





6 Transit Mixture CC 78108 85 77.8








Area NEQS (Industrial)

Noise level dB (A) leq

1 Batch Plant No.3 & 4 75 71.2

2 Pocket # 02 (E 179) 75 67.2

3 Steel Yard 75 64.7

February 2016











Area NEQS (Industrial)

Noise level dB (A) leq

1 Batch Plant No.3 & 4 75 69.8

2 Pocket # 02 75 68.6

3 Steel Yard 75 62.2

March 2016




4 Coaster LWC 8349 85 67.3

5 Hilux LEE 9067 85 59.7

6 Hilux LEE 5543 85 58.9





Area

1 Batch Plant No.2 75 68.7

2 RGB Upstream 75 72.1

3 Kot Jaffer Village 55 60.1

April 2016

1 E & P Workshop 75 dB(A) 68.7




2 Labour Camp near Market 55 dB(A) 63.8

3 Inside Room # 8, Barrack #7 L. Camp

55 dB(A) 57.5

4 L. Camp Generator 75 dB(A) 72.1

5 Pioneer Camp 75 dB(A) 51.6

6 Kot Imam Bux 55 dB(A) 39.8

7 PC Yard 75 dB(A) 41.3

8 Main Store 75 dB(A) 51.2

9 Batch Plant 75 dB(A) 67.6

10 Steel Yard 75 dB(A) 62.4

11 Staff Camp near Generator

55 dB(A) 72.9

12 Staff Camp Mosque 50 dB(A) 64.4

13 Staff Camp Dormitory B- 3 55 dB(A) 46.2

14 Kot Jaffer Bridge 75 dB(A) 44.9

May 2016

1 E&P Workshop 75 dB(A) 69.2

2 PC Yard 75 dB(A) 43.4

3 Batch Plant 75 dB(A) 61.8

4 Steel Yard 75 dB(A) 63.5

5 RGB Upstream 75 dB(A) 67.4

6 Bay # 53 Downstream

75 dB(A) 54.2

7 Bay # 62 Downstream 75 dB(A) 57.9

June 2016

1. RGB Generator 75 dB(A) 69.1

2. Staff camp generator 75 dB(A) 71

3. Masjid 50 dB(A) 48

4. E&P workshop 75 dB(A) 63.5

5. Main store 75 dB(A) 52.3

6. Steel Yard 75 dB(A) 62.5

7. Labor camp generator 75 dB(A) 51.8

8. PC Yard 75 dB(A) 45.8

9. Batch Plants 75 dB(A) 61.6

10. Main Office 75 dB(A) 56.2

i. Analysis of Results:

The noise level in industrial premises remained within NEQS; however it exceeded

NEQS in residential areas. The people living near roads, workers in staff dormitory

and Labour Camp have been informed about the hazard. The generator in the

Officers Camp has been changed while in Labour Camp, the old one is still making




noise. The house near Kot Jaffer Road has been informed about the high noise level.

The Contractor has been advised to re schedule work and use low noise equipment

in this area. The work at LMB is now complete. The noise level is now within NEQS.

9. Flora and Fauna Monitoring:

There are no protected forests in/or adjacent to the project area. An area of land owned by

PID has been assigned for use by the Contractor as the works area to be used for worker

accommodation, materials and plant storage and concrete batching plant. The area is

designated as grassland but there are occasional trees at the boundary and within the area.

Fishing is not allowed in the vicinity of the barrage and also two fish ladders have been

constructed for the upward / downward movement of the fish at barrage. The fish which

were trapped during the construction of the coffer dam, they were safely returned back to

the river by the contractor.

Biological environment will boost local economy in terms of improved agriculture through

ensured irrigation water by way of conveying water to tails, in LCC system command area.

Tree plantations around project site in lieu of cut trees at canal excavated area will enhance

the scenic value of the site.

10. Social Monitoring

The ADB's social safeguard policies are a cornerstone of its support to sustainable poverty

reduction. The objective of these policies is to prevent and mitigate undue harm to people

in the development process. The effectiveness and development impact of projects and

programs supported by the Bank has substantially increased as a result of attention to

these policies. Safeguard policies have often provided a platform for the participation of

stakeholders in the project design, and have been an important instrument for building

ownership among local population/community

10.1 Public Consultations

A meeting was held with GEPCO officials at the Consultant office on May 17, 2016

regarding 11 KV Independent Feeder being installed at New Khanki Barrage. This meeting

was convened to discuss the social issues of the area highlighted by the local residents

arising due to low speed of installation of electric poles. SDO (Construction) Malik Akram

Awan was heading the delegation of GEPCO. From the Consultants side, Resident

Engineer Electrical and Assistant Resident Engineer Electrical participated in the meeting.

Senior Sociologists SMEC was also present in the meeting. It was decided in the meeting

that the process of the Independent Feeder and other electric works in the project shall be

accelerated.




10.2 Employment Opportunities for the Local Community:

It is the contractual obligation to employ maximum workforce from the local residents.

DESCON is bound to employ maximum number of local labour for construction work. A

large number of semi and unskilled workers in the Project Area are being hired by

DESCON. The Project has opened new job opportunities which the local population is

availing. The district wise Contractor’s monthly employment record during the reporting period for Khanki and other areas is attached as Annexure-IV.

11. Initial Environmental Screening of LMB (Left Marginal Bund) Road and its Implementation

Engineer’s Environmental Specialist had carried out the Initial Environmental Screening of LMB and Chanawan Roads assisted by the Sr. Environmentalist, Junior Designer (Roads) and ARE

(Roads). Salient observations about any trees to be cut/ removed, anticipated resettlement/ land

acquisition issues, infrastructure (electric poles/ installations) etc. to be affected due to the

proposed rehabilitation works were observed and noted in the Report. The IES Report was

circulated to the concerned experts of new Khanki Barrage Consultants and the Contractor/

Client for further necessary action.

Implementation of the provisions/recommendations of Initial Environmental Screening Report of

LMB Road had been initiated by M/s DESCON and Engineer’s site staff and a survey of LMB Road was carried out by the Engineer Enumerator/ Sociologist and DESCON’s surveyors to

assess the number of trees which need to be removed/cut, the required resettlement,

infrastructure replacement etc. and electric poles, pipes or culverts which need to be relocated.

Now the construction of LMB Road is almost complete, the IES of LMB has also been

implemented to facilitate construction activities by the Engineer regarding tree removal,

protection of Grave of Late Nuagazi Baba on LMB Road and relocation of electric poles. All the

electric poles from LMB road have been removed. However the Consultants Environmental

Specialist in his Field Trip Report(s) of June 03, and May 13 2016 has highlighted various

safety measures to be taken due to the fact that at most sections LMB Road is raised

than the adjacent ground elevation. Certain safety measures have also been suggested

for Chanawan Road. Those recommendations need the attention of all concerned.

12. Implementation of Initial Environmental Screening of Chanawan Road

Construction of Chanawan Road was initiated by DESCON through appointment of a Sub-

contractor M/s GKG. The construction of this road is almost complete. Consultations have also

been made with community regarding encroachments and other related issues like road widths

etc. Culverts have also been provided on the demand of local community on Chanawan Road

on cross drainage works. There is no tree standing which needs to be uprooted on Chanawan

Road. Regarding relocation of electric poles on Chanawan Road correspondence with Project




Director (PD), GEPCO is in process. They have revised the estimate and demand notice

submitted. After the completion of road works, signboards regarding public safety and speed

limits need to be installed at Chanawan Road particularly near settlements.

13. Initial Environment Screening of Auxiliary Building Works

Under the auspices of the “Auxiliary Works of the New Khanki Barrage Project”, construction of a Basic Health Unit (BHU), Community School, CRE’s Offices/ Residencies & Staff Colony etc. were included in the scope of work.

While carrying out the Initial Environment Screening of the Building works, it was recommended

that to preserve the environmental aesthetics and the beauty of the Canal Rest House at Khanki

which was built in 1889, no boundary wall should be constructed around the newly constructed

buildings close to the Rest House; rather it may be replaced with a “Green Edge”. This issue was discussed by the Environmental Specialist SMEC International Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid

with Mr. Ejaz Bajwa Construction Manager DESCON on March 13, 2015. The TL/ CRE of the

Engineer instructed the Construction Manager DESCON to comply with the above

recommendations.

14. Performance Monitoring and ADB Delegation’s Visit

The Engineer’s Environmental Specialist and Sr. Environmentalist have monitored the Contractor’s performance against the stipulated compliance of Environmental Management Plan, Traffic Management Plan, HSE Plan and Solid Waste Management Plan in the field. The

Senior Environmentalist along with his staff member i.e. Safety Inspector are deputed at site on

full time basis to regularly monitor the performance of M/s DESCON Engineering Ltd. Joint visits

have been carried out with DESCON’s Environmental officers for more effective monitoring and

for achieving better performance objectives.

The field staff of the Supervisory Consultants is supported and guided by an experienced

Environmental Specialist who performs his duties by field trips to the New Khanki Barrage

followed by Field Trip Reports as well as regular interaction with the field staff from the

Consultants Head Office located in Lahore.

Director Environment, Social & Resettlement, Deputy Director Environment and Deputy Director

Social of PMO have been regularly visiting the Project Area in the reporting period almost every

month for supporting and reviewing the performance of Engineer’s Environment & Social Team and Implementation of EMP and other plans by DESCON. Monthly Environmental Progress

Review Meetings have been held at site by PMO for keeping regular check and improvement in

the environmental & social performance.




During the reporting period, a technical delegation of ADB from Manila, Philippine visited the

NKB site on April 24, 2016. The delegation visited the Barrage construction site and was briefed

by DESCON’s Project Manager about the physical progress of the Project. A comprehensive

presentation was given by CRE/ Team Leader about the technical aspects of the NKB. After the

presentation, a detailed meeting was held in the Meeting Room of DESCON for issues related

to the financial as well as physical progress. The delegation overall seemed to be satisfied with

the physical progress and the health, safety and environmental conditions at Site.

PART III

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Environmental Management is a set of plans and procedures that enable an organization to

reduce its environmental impacts and increase its operating efficiency. Environmental

Management System (EMS) refers to the management of an organization's environmental

programs in a comprehensive, systematic, planned and documented manner. It includes the

organizational structure, planning and resources for developing, implementing and maintaining

policy for environmental protection. The overall Environmental Performance of New Khanki

Barrage Project is satisfactory while efforts for continuous improvements are being undertaken.

The status of approval of various Environmental Plans related to New Khanki Barrage Project is

shown in Table 10.

Table 10: Status of Environmental Plans related to New Khanki Barrage Project

Name of Plan Date of first Submission

Resubmission No.I

(Date)

Resubmission No.II

(Date) Approval Date

SSEMP Main Barrage

September 13, 2013

October 28, 2013

December 05, 2013

December 18, 2013

HSE Plan July 25, 2013 November 04, 2013

December 05, 2013

December 18, 2013

Traffic Management Plan (TMP)

July 25, 2013 November 04, 2013.

December 05, 2013

December 18, 2013 (Provisional Approval)

Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP)

January 10, 2013 April 16, 2014 July 8, 2014. July 12, 2014

SSEMP of LMB and Chanwan Road

December 18, 2014

- - Submitted to ADB

SSEMP Of Mechanical Workshop

January 06, 2015 February, 2015 -- March 2015

Tree Plantation Plan

February 06, 2016 February 20, 2016

March 30, 2016 June 9, 2016




Name of Plan Date of first Submission

Resubmission No.I

(Date)

Resubmission No.II

(Date) Approval Date

Social Frame Work Agreement

Singed on 27th November 2013 at Khanki Rest House between Engineer (RE) on behalf of PMO with Community Committee Chairman.

15. Borrow Area’s Management Plan And Its Approval

The Contractor has utilized one borrow area from the nearby locality for the construction of

Right Guide Bank utilizing a total area of 10 acres. This borrow area has been approved by the

Engineer. The land for this borrow area is owned by the Irrigation Department, Govt. of Punjab.

16. Contractor’s Camp Sites and Implementation of EMP

The Contractor has constructed two camps one for its officer’s and the other for the

labourers. Both the camps have been maintained nicely as per guidelines approved in the

Site Specific EMP. The Officer’s Camp has a drainage system sloping towards Old LCC to

reduce stagnant water after rains while the Labour Camp has also a drainage system

removing water spontaneously after rains. Both the camps have well maintained walkways,

solid waste collection and disposal system, waste water treatment system and disposal etc.

i. Labour Barracks

M/s DESCON has overall improved the Labour Camps housekeeping. Walk ways

construction was completed at the Labour Camp. DESCON has also installed tube lights

in washrooms at the instructions of the Engineer and roofs above wash rooms/ toilets.

The labour strength in January 2016 stood at 2334 while it was 990 in June 2016.

Labour Barracks have been regularly monitored by the Engineer’s Environmental Team. During the monitoring of housekeeping, walkways construction and usage, solid waste

collection segregation and disposal, food quality and hygienic condition of toilets and

kitchen were checked.

DESCON has constructed three (3) waste pits for the segregation of solid waste behind

the Labour Camp. Wet solid waste and decomposable wastes have been disposed in

Pit-1, burnable material/waste like papers and empty packing material etc. have been

disposed in Pit-2 and recyclable wastes are put in Pit-3. Waste collected from labour

barracks, canteen and other contractor facilities disposed in the above three pits.

There are three messes out of which two messes remained functional in the reporting

period for provision of good quality food. All these messes at Labour Barracks have

been used depending on the labour strength. According to the philosophy of good

management, motivated and satisfied workers are expected to be more productive

workers.




Contractor has installed cooling and heating facilities in the Labour Barracks, Labour’s Mess No 1 & 2 and the Mosque. Overall the Contractor seems to be continuously

working for the improvement of the Labour Barracks, under the supervision and

guidance of the Engineer.

Engineer’s Environmental Team has monitored the management of Mess at

Labour Barracks on regular basis. At more than one occasion, the Environmental

Specialist and his team checked the quality of food at the Labour Mess which

was found to be satisfactory.

There are 5 different shops at the Labour Camp Site to facilitate the labour. (1).

Barber Shop/Hair dresser (2). Juice/Cold Drinks Shop (3). General Super Store

(4) Laundry Shop (5) PCO.

ii. Officer’s camp: The M/s DESCON Engineering Limited has established an officer’s camp at the left bank

of Old LCC. The area has boundary wall. The camp has two entry points. One towards

LCC and second towards CRE office. The camp has three messes, one for managerial

staff, second for mid-career staff and third for supervisory staff. All the rooms have

attached wash rooms except supervisory residences which have separate wash and

bath rooms. The sanitation and hygienic inspection have been regularly carried out for

living rooms as well as dining areas. All the walkways have been constructed with brick

work. Green areas, belts and lawns have been made which cause aesthetic beauty. Few

commissaries shop have also been provided in the Officer’s Camp. These include juice

shop, barber shop, laundry shop and general store.

iii. Hygienic Inspection of Dining Areas:

Regular hygienic inspections of dining areas have been carried out during the reporting

period. The Senior Environmentalist along with Safety Inspector has regularly checked

the hygienic conditions of all the messes of labourers as well as Officer’s Camp. The

camp Inspection Checklist is attached as Annexure V.

iv. Sanitation Inspections of Living Area and Washing Facilities:

Regular sanitation inspections of living rooms as well as washing area have been carried

out during the reporting period. The Senior Environmentalist along with Safety Inspector

has regularly checked the sanitation conditions of all the living rooms of laborers as well

as Officer’s Camp.

v. Waste Water Treatment and Disposal:

Both the camps generate waste water that can be differentiated as black water as well

as grey water. All the waste water from washing areas as well as from laundry is

disposed of in soakage pit while black water from lavatories is first treated in 3 chamber

septic tanks of sufficient capacity to settle and remove suspended and colloidal particles.

As the water table is high in the area being a riverine bed, waste water does not seep




fully in soakage pit(s), so the waste water from soakage pit is pumped in a tank and

sprinkled on a barren land mutually agreed by contractor and The Engineer.

vi. Municipal Waste Collection and Disposal

DESCON has constructed three (3) waste pits for the segregation of solid waste behind

the Labour Camp. Wet solid waste and decomposable wastes have been disposed in

Pit-1, burnable material/waste like papers and empty packing material etc. have been

disposed in Pit-2 and recyclable wastes is put in Pit-3. Waste collected from Labour

Barracks, Canteen and other contractor facilities is collected in the above three pits.

While in Officer’s Camp, all the solid waste is collected from door to door and put in

plastic drums. From plastic drums, waste is transported to a point 500m away from

Khanki village. The waste is also segregated at this point.

17. Solid Waste Management Plan and Its Implementation

Solid waste is collected in plastic drums from residential colonies as well as from the site. These drums collect waste without any differentiation of reusable and recyclables. All the waste is collected from drums and transported in a vehicle for final disposal. The Contractor is now disposing off its solid waste in irrigation owned land known as Bhattay Wali 200 meters away from Khanki to Saroki Road and 500 meters away from Khanki village. It is a barren land, about 8 to 9 Acre in area. The rest of the waste collected from different areas is collected, segregated

and disposed of as under:

17.1 Cement and Slag Bags The cement and slag bags are collected and stacked near the batching plants and sold to the vendor for recycling purpose. The rain damaged and solidified cement and slag bags have been stacked at the Defense Bund around Labor Barracks to strengthen it.

17.2 Scrape Iron and Its Cuttings Small iron cuttings, wires and pieces are also generated in fabrication and construction activities. All type of metallic waste is collected from site for re-use or recycling. For recycling purposes, scrape iron is sold to market.

17.3 Waste Collected from Site All type of solid waste is collected in plastic drums placed at different points at site. Plastic drums for wooden and steel waste are also placed at different points of waste generation. This waste is transported to steel yard and main warehouse from where it is packed in different lots and sold to vendors.

17.4 Medical Waste The medical waste is collected and segregated in the first aid center. In the dispensary, three bins are placed to segregate the medical waste into infectious, non-infectious and general waste. The medical waste is burnt in a locally made drum for burning of medical waste. The Contractor has assured he is not using syringes or blades, so sharp waste is not included in the waste. The waste includes packaging of medicines and infected cotton, bandages etc. With this covenant, the Contractor has been allowed to bury this waste as per Punjab Hospital Waste




Management Rules 2014. Currently, the medical waste is collected at an optimum frequency and buried in the waste disposal area.

18. Traffic Management Plan and Its Implementation on Site

Traffic Management Plan was being broadly followed on this project during the reporting period. Performance of the Contractor in compliance of the TMP was overall satisfactory with some exceptions. DESCON Engineering has arranged new traffic sign boards for LMB Road and Barrage Area access roads. Speed limit sign boards are installed at Barrage Area at all access roads and on LCC Bridge. Reflectors for facilitating motorists/traffic were installed on the old LCC Bridge at the instructions of the Engineer. Contractor has improved the safety at Old LCC Bridge, firm protection in the form of guard rail has been provided to improve the safety of vehicles using Old LCC Bridge.

18.1 Traffic Management Plan Approval

The Traffic Management Plan was approved by the Engineer on December 18, 2013. This plan

covered the traffic management of project access roads (LMB & Chanawan Road) and project’s internal access routes and Coffer Dam Area.

18.2 Installation of Traffic Warning Sign Boards

The Contractor has installed different sign boards for warning and direction of vehicles at

different locations such as Coffer Dam in and out and warning signs at security check posts.

Speed limit sign boards are also displayed at various sites. It is very essential that the

provisions and regulations of the TMP be observed and complied with in letter and spirit.

19. Construction Site Safety (HSE Best Practices)

HSE and Environmental awareness sessions were delivered in the reporting period. DESCON’s HSE Team imparted trainings to their workers on regular basis to ensure the awareness of the

project staff about the health and safety requirements at the project site. For this purpose, a

separate training room has been provided where weekly training sessions are being arranged.

Training sessions were being conducted during the reporting period on different topics, such as;

a) Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)/ HSE Plan of the New Khanki Barrage Project. b) Hazards at work area, safety concept and safety measures for protection of labour and

machines from anticipated hazards. c) Use of Personal Protection Equipment’s (PPEs). d) Work at high places and relevant safety measures. e) Construction accident(s), construction site safety, safe access on site, safe ladders,

crane safety, and safety while working at the area involving electrical appliances. f) Housekeeping and solid waste management. g) Ensuring safety at work sites by the Site Incharge and HSE Staff. h) Communications in case of emergency and first aid facilities provision.




20. HSE Plan Implementation and Best Practices

The HSE Plan was approved by the Engineer in December 2013 and is under implementation

by the Contractor and supervised by the Engineer’s Environment HSE Team. This plan covered

the safety, health and environmental components/issues of New Khanki Barrage Project.

According to the HSE Plan, the Contractor is bound to provide safety (first aid, personal

protection equipment, safe drinking water, clean accommodation, clean and sufficient food) to

all workers/staff working on New Khanki Barrage Project. DESCON has hired their own

labour/staff while several subcontractors are also working for New Khanki Barrage Project.

It is important to mention that all subcontractors and their labourers are presumed to be working

for DESCON and HSE Plan application will include all staff/workers and subcontractors.

Facilities described in HSE Plan are for both DESCON hired/ appointed staff/ workers and the

subcontractors.

20.1 First Aid Facilities, Paramedic Staff, Doctor and Ambulance

The Contractor has three paramedic staff for day and night shifts as well as for site.

Unfortunately, MBBS Doctor is not available as Dr. Sajid Hussain left DESCON due to some

personal problem. At day time two paramedics are available at site, one in First Aid Centre and

other at site while at night one paramedical staff and one assistant are available. The

Contractor has been advised to appoint a full time medical doctor at site. Ambulance is

also available at site. Contractor has nine first aid kits on site. Details of HSE Statistics are

described in Table-11.

Table 11: Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Plan Score:

Category Current Month (June 2016) Project to Date

Project to Date Man Hours

342661 14726551

Safe Man Hours 342661 3782629

First Aid Cases

9 201

Medical Treatment Cases (MTC)

0 7

Lost Time Injury (LTI)

0 1

Restricted Work Injury (RWI)

1 6

Near Miss

28 387

No. of Environmental Damage

0 0




Category Current Month (June 2016) Project to Date

Trainings

5 114

HSE Orientation

8 6795

Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR)

0.583 0.190

20.2 Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs).

The Contractor has provided helmets, shoes, ear plugs, long shoes; rain cover, safety dresses,

gloves and goggles mostly to their workers on site including subcontractors. Enforcement is

required from DESCON side to ensure continued and full-fledged use of safety equipment

especially for sub-contractors staff.

20.3 Tool Box Talks:

Tool box talk conducted by HSE department on daily basis in day and night shifts at various working locations. Site management also participated along workers in those TBTs. TBTs topics in this month are: hot, job, manual lifting, work at height, housekeeping, rigging lifting, crane operation, vehicle movement and unsafe act, use of PPEs, material stacking, electrical safety, behavior base safety, firefighting etc Safety talks for various topics are being arranged regularly. Workers are periodically informed about Personnel Protective Equipment’s like gloves, their usage and benefits while working with steel, concrete etc on site and in camps. They were told as how these gloves can be helpful to avoid injuries while handling, molding fixing and moving steel rods. Another safety talk was arranged to tell the workers as how to avoid risks associated with concrete. These workers were also told that it is mandatory for them to use rubber shoes and gloves while working with concrete

20.4 Training of Workers

Training of workers and staff is being arranged on regular basis to ensure the awareness of the project staff about the health, safety and environmental requirements of the project site. For this purpose, a separate training room has been provided by the contractor where weekly training sessions are being arranged. Six (05) training sessions are being conducted in May 2016, on different topics. Detail is presented in Table-12:

Table 12: Trainings to the Workers

Sr. No.

Date Training Topic No of Participant

Trainer

1. 06-05-2016 Hot Job/ Fire Prevention 21 Shahid Iqbal

2. 14-05-2016 Work at Height 20 Abdul Khaliq

3. 18-05-2016 Manual Lifting 22 Abdul Khaliq

4. 19-05-2016 Safe Crane Operation 16 Abdul Khaliq

5. 28-05-2016 HIV/AIDS 20 Nazir Ahmed

6. 09-04-2016 Defensive Driving (Subco Ashraf Rind & Co)

13 M Asif Kamran




7. 09-04-2016 Crane Operation 12 M Asif Kamran

8. 14-03-2016 Defensive Driving (Subco Ashraf Rind & Co)

14 M Asif Kamran

9. 15-04-2016 Electrical Safety 16 Abdul Khaliq

10. 23-04-2016 Electrical Hazards 19 Shahid Iqbal

11. 29-04-2016 HIV/AIDS 20 Nazir Ahmed

12. 06-03-2016 E&P and HSE Awareness session 195 Ms. Madiha Shafiq, Mr. Imran Aslam Major Akhtar etc

13. 25-02-2016 Emergency Response plan for flood 35 Muhammad Aqeel, Shahid Iqbal

14. 17-02-2016 HIV/ AIDS, 25 Nazir Ahamd

15. 08-02-2016 Work at height 34 Asif Kamran

20.5 Emergency Preparedness and Response

Emergency preparedness and response is an integral part of safety management system. For this,

contractor has prepared an Emergency Response Plan. This emergency response Plan deals with

all kinds of emergencies at site i.e. injuries, flood, snake bite, fire emergency etc. In this plan, two

teams have been formulated to deal with all kinds of emergencies. One team is meant for

firefighting while second team is for flood monitoring and emergency response team. During any

type of emergency, worker will inform his supervisor or lead man who will inform his site in charge.

At the same time, the supervisor/lead man will immediately inform HSE for any kind of emergency

for which response will initiate. The site in charge is responsible to inform his Manager and

manager to his Site management team.

20.6 Fire Prevention and Protection at site

Fire protection refers to measures taken to prevent fire from becoming destructive, reduce the

impact of uncontrolled fire and save lives and property. It involves the implementation of safety

planning practices and drills, and includes education on fire, research, investigation, safety planning,

building construction, safe operations, training and testing of mitigating systems.

For fire prevention, buildings are constructed as per local fire safety code. All the buildings are

protected from fire hazard. The main warehouse where there is storage of bulk material, risk

assessment was carried out for fire hazard. As combustible materials are stored in the warehouse,

fire hazard was of major significance, so it was suggested to install a fire detection system, so that

response can be initiated in a safe and quick manner. The contractor installed the fire detection

system in his main warehouse that is now operational. Fire extinguishers of sufficient capacity are

also provided in the main warehouse to respond in case of any fire. Fire extinguishers are a

necessary tool for activation/ utilization in case of a fire incident. Recent inspection by the

Consultant’s Senior Environmentalist and Safety Inspector in June 2016 found that all the Fire




Extinguishers are satisfactory. These are inspected regularly. The need to keep all the

emergency preparedness equipment in a top notch condition needs no special emphasize.

20.7 Site Inspections and Audits

Multiple site visits and inspections have been carried out during the reporting period and non-compliances recorded and reported to Contractor for corrective action. Joint site inspections along with representative of the Contractor helped to resolve unsafe acts/ conditions spontaneously. The summary of all site inspections and audits is given in Table-13:

Table 13 Non Compliances

S.No Date Area of inspection

No. of NCs Target date Remarks

1 March 16, 2016

Camps and canteens

5 March 29, 2016

Resolved

2 March 30, 2016

Barrage construction site

5 April 14, 2016

Resolved

3 April 15, 2016

RMB and RGB 7 May 04, 2016

Resolved

4 May 05, 2016 Camps and canteens

4 May 24, 2016

Resolved

5 May 25, 2016 Barrage construction site

3 June 13, 2016

Resolved

6 June 15, 2016

Dismantling site June 30, 2016

20.8 Non- Compliance Notices:

A number of non-compliance notices were issued to the Contractor. Most of the issues were resolved by the Contractor while few are still pending. The summary of non- compliance notices is presented in Table-14:

Table 14: Non-compliance Notices to the Contractor

Sr.# Environmental Issue

Recommendation Severity Target date

Follow up date

status

1 Housekeeping is not proper at Barrage construction site

Properly manage the electrical cables and other construction equipment

High March 23, 2016

March 27, 2016

Improved

2 Clouds of dust have been observed on right side of river

Improve water sprinkling to suppress dust

High March 23, 2016

March 27, 2016

Improved

3 UV filters (2 No.) Install UV module, High March March 27, Addressed




were found nonoperational in laborers colony and staff colony

cartridges and make them operational

23, 2016

2016

4 Multiple Waste stock piles (hessian cloth, concrete, iron cuttings plastic etc) were observed on site

Remove them and dispose them on designated sites

moderate March 23, 2016

March 27, 2016

Addressed

5 A sub-contractor engaged in boring of dewatering pump on Right Guide Bank was not using PPEs. His machine was working without safety guard.

Enforce PPEs and install guard on machine.

High March 23, 2016

March 27, 2016

Machine removed from site

6 Hard barrication is required on cofferdam from view point to stone stock area.

Install hard barrication

High March 23, 2016

March 26, 2016

Addressed

7 Solid waste drums were found filled with waste without segregation at Batching plant

Segregate waste and dispose it on designated site

Moderate March 23, 2016

March 23, 2016

Addressed

8 Workers on Barrage (especially stone Apron and new LCC) and Chanawan road work without PPEs

Enforce PPEs on site especially under scaffoldings and high risk areas

High April 07, 2016

April 25, 2016

Pending

9 Workers move on unsafe plateforms

Proper hazard awareness training is required

High April 07, 2016

April 25, 2016

Addressed

10 Workers sit under scaffolding while

Avoid workers to sit under scaffolding and

High April 07, 2016

April 25, 2016

Addressed




work is in progress

provide rest areas

11 Water tank is placed open in sun.

Proper shade is required for water tanks

Moderate April 07, 2016

April 25, 2016

Addressed

12 Solid waste is found scattered on site near container at downstream coffer dam

Segregate waste and dispose it off on designated site

Moderate April 07, 2016

April 25, 2016

Addressed

13 Electrical cable passing over bridge is not properly routed.

Electric mapping and proper routing of cables is required

Moderate June 15, 2016

June 30, 2016

Pending

14 Rental dumpers working on LCC are found over speeding.

Speed limit is required to be enforced for these dumpers

High June 15, 2016

June 30, 2016

Pending

20.9 Corrective Action Plan

The non-compliances noted during the reporting period require corrective action immediately. Following corrective action plan has been devised for the non-compliances reported during January to June 2016.

Table 15: Corrective Action Plan

Sr. No. Non-compliance Corrective action Deadline Follow up date

Remarks

1. Electrical cable passing over bridge is not properly routed.

Electric mapping and proper routing of cables is required

June 30, 2016

July 15, 2016

2. Rental dumpers working on LCC are found over speeding.

Speed limit is required to be enforced for these dumpers

June 30, 2016

July 15, 2016

3. Workers on Barrage (especially stone Apron and new LCC) and Chanawan road work without PPEs

Enforce PPEs on site especially under scaffoldings and high risk areas

June 30, 2016

July 15, 2016




21. Tree cutting and removal

A total of 2057 tree have been cut to date. The No. and location of trees cut to date is presented in Table 16:

Table-16 No. and location of tree cutting

Serial No. Area Number of tree

1. RGB, Right Divide Wall, RMB 1287

2. NEW LCC 43

3. LMB 17

4. Chanawan Road 45

5. Laydown Area, Old Mechanical Colony, Flood Office etc

665

Total 2057

The stocked trees downstream of RGB have been removed from site by the successful bidder.

21.1 Assessment of Trees Falling on Right Marginal Bank (RMB) Road and Its Auction:

The Consultant and DESCON’s survey team marked the area of Right Marginal Bank Road for

identification of trees. A complete survey for identification of trees, plant species, girth and type

was accordingly carried out, enlisting 882 trees and sent to Executive Engineer Khanki Division

for onward submission to District Officer Gujrat on December 22, 2015 through letter No.

5065044/SMEC/CON/219.

In order to pursue the commitment to preserve the environment and reduce tree cutting, few

modifications were made in the design of RMB to reduce tree cutting. Another joint survey was

carried out by the Contractor and Consultant and a list of 461 trees were finalized and sent to

Executive Engineer Khanki through letter No. 5065044/SMEC/CON/231 on February 02, 2016.

According to the latest assessment by Consultant and Contractor, a “Tree Inventory” of about 461 trees for the Right Marginal Bank (RMB) Road was finally made and signed by the

representatives of the Contractor and the Supervisory Consultants. Tree Inventory is placed at

Annexure-VI: Its auction was carried out on May 04, 2016 however that could not succeed due

to low bid price

21.2 Auction of Trees Falling at the Right Guide Bank (RGB) of Khanki Barrage

The site proposed for Right Guide Bank (RGB) of Chenab River was scrutinized for removal of

trees. The Consultant and DESCON’s survey team jointly marked the area of Right Guide Bank

for identification of trees. A complete survey for identification of trees, plant species, girth and

type was accordingly carried out and a “tree Inventory” of 900 trees were finalized. Auction for these trees located on the RoW (Right of Way) of Right sided guided bank was carried out on

January 26, 2016 in co-ordination with the Irrigation Department, Govt. of Punjab. The detail of

these trees is given as under:




Upstream of Right Guide Bank = 130

Downstream of Right Guide Bank = 689

Upstream of Left Guide Bank = 29

Spur = 52

Total: 900 trees

22. Tree Plantation Plan and Its Implementation:

In order to improve the Project Area Environment, EIA/EMP of NKBP envisaged the plantation of about 10,000 trees at different locations of New Khanki Barrage. The Contractor started tree plantation at different locations. Total 10,000 plants will be planted in three phases as shown in Table-17. In this connection, the Contractor submitted a “Tree Plantation Plan” to the TL/CRE, which after necessary improvements (but lacking some details) was provisionally approved by the CRE/TL on February 24, 2016. The Tree Plantation Plan was approved after amendments on June 09, 2016 by CRE/TL.

Table-17: Proposed Tree Plantation

Phase Period Total Trees

Phase 1 February to March 2016 4000

Phase 2 September to November 2016 4000

Phase 3 February to March 2017 2000

Till April 30, 2016, the Contractor had planted 5123 trees of various species at different locations including the Staff Colony, BHU, School, LCC and CRE Offices etc. Now the plantation period has receded, further plantation will be in phase 2 (from September to November 2016).




Table-18 TREE PLANTATION RECORD SHEET DATE:01-05-2016

Sr. No Plant’s Name

No. Planted

Laydown Area

Colony BHU Old LCC

Office School Chanawan

Road Total

Planned plant in Subjected Area

1 Alstonia 900 5 8 9 20 8 9 59

2 Neem 1200 20 128 10 12 30 200

3 Shesham 200 70 398 32 500

4 Bakain 600 180 492 82 196 50 1000

5 Fruit Plant 1000 569 101 76 746

6 Palms 700 8 34 25 4 4 75

7 Amaltas 700 12 80 8 100

8 Flame of Forest

200 0

9 Shareeh 500 280 280

10 Peeple 500 0

11 Bohr 50 49 5 54

12 Cono 800 315 185 100 600

13 Arjun 300 0




14 Ulta Ashok 1000 20 46 8 80 50 8 10 222

15 Termonaria 500 20 22 5 8 5 20 80

16 Shahtoot 200 200 200

17 Keekar 500 0

18 Bottle Brush

150 20 77 4 15 2 30 148

19 Simbol 150 10 60 5 10 5 10 100

20 Saru

56 2 30 12

100

21 Rose

300 300

22 Eucalyptus

100 45 145

23 Plant Pot

45 100 145

24 Aerocaria

18

4 22

25 Habascus

22 22

26 Euphorbia

25 25

Total

345 2765 863 388 434 140 188 5123




23. Environmental Progress Review Meetings and Resolution of Non- Compliances

A total of three (3) Environmental Progress Review meetings were carried out in the reporting

period from January 01 to June 30, 2015.

a) Environmental Progress Review Meeting -20 was held in DESCON office on January 21, 2016.

b) Environmental Progress Review Meeting-21 was held in Consultants Conference Room on April 05, 2016.

c) Environmental Progress Review Meeting-22 was held in Consultants Conference Room on May 13, 2016.

These meetings provided good opportunity for resolution of major issues and review of the

progress relevant to various environmental, social, health and safety issues of the New Khanki

Barrage Project. Minutes of the latest EPRM 22 are attached herewith this report as

Annexure-VII.

24. Site Visits for Monitoring Environmental Compliance:

24.1 Director General EPA Lahore, Punjab Visited to the NKBP Site on February 27,

2016

The Director General EPA, Punjab along with his associates visited the NKB site on Saturday

February 27, 2016. The Project Director PMO was also there. The Team Leader/ CRE gave a

comprehensive presentation to DG, EPA Punjab, about NKB Project Works. Malik Parvez Arif

from PMO, the Consultant and Contractor’s staff welcomed the participants at New Khanki

Barrage Project site. Mr. Malik delivered the presentation on the Good Environmental Practices

being carried out at the New Khanki Barrage Project in compliance with ADB’s Environmental and Social Safeguards. Detailed question and answer session with participants was also carried

out during the presentation. After the presentation, the participants visited the Main Barrage Site

and Coffer Dam. During their site visit, Mr. Malik explained the brief history of the Old Barrage

and its rather hectic operational system which made the construction of the new Barrage

necessary. He also emphasized that it is crucial to take Dissolved Oxygen (D.O) measurements

at the time of construction and during dismantling of the Coffer Dam. During Q&A session,

following observations were highlighted by DG, EPA.

1. Final arrangements for solid waste disposal DESCON has to dispose off solid waste? if you have agreement with any organization, please provide us a copy.

2. What is the ultimate fate of reusable and recyclables, do you quantify before final disposal, if yes please provide details.

3. How you dispose off medical waste, please elucidate its final fate. 4. how you dispose off hazardous waste like batteries, used mobile oil, slag and other

hazardous chemicals 5. What is the ultimate waste water treatment methodology used by DESCON. What is the

final disposal point, its location and pictorial view for both of its camps?




The detail of these all issues was provided by M/s DESCON Engineering Limited. The point wise answer to these issues is provided as under

1. The Solid waste was handed over to TMA CO Unit Alipur but the hauling distance was

too much, therefore another alternate disposal point was suggested by the Senior

Environmentalist SMEC that was subsequently adopted by M/s DESCON Engineering

Limited.

2. The reusable and recyclables are segregated and handed over to concerned vendors

3. Medical waste is burnt in a locally made drum called incinerator that was not acceptable.

The Contractor was advised to bury the medical waste as per Punjab Hospital Waste

Management Rules 2014.

4. All the hazardous chemical waste is segregated and handed over to vendors for

recycling.

5. Waste water treatment is done by septic tank and soakage pit. The soakage pit at

Labour Barracks does not soak water due to high water table, therefore waste water

from soakage pit is collected in a tank and sprinkled on a barren land.

24.2 Pakistan Engineering Congress Visit to NKBP

A delegation consisting of 25 members of Pakistan Engineering Congress visited the NKBP site.

Pakistan Engineering Congress delegation was welcomed by CRE/TL and Project Manager

DESCON. The delegation was given a comprehensive presentation for the technical aspects of

the New Khanki Barrage by the CRE/TL. The delegation visited the new Barrage Site and

appreciated the overall pace of development work at site.

24.3 Technical Visits by Different Universities:

During the reporting period, civil engineering departments of different universities visited the

NKBP site for raising educational awareness of their students. Those universities include Baha

Ud Din Zakria University Lahore Campus, University of Lahore, Irrigation Officer’s Academy,

Lahore, Pak Poly Technique Institute Rasool Pur etc.

24.4 SMEC’s Environmental Specialist Visits

SMEC’s Environmental Specialist Engr. Anwar Hussain Mujhaid paid regular visits to the New Khanki Barrage Project during the reporting period. The purpose of those visits was to check the

implementation status of Site Specific Environmental Management Plans (SSEMPs) for Main

Barrage, Roads and Mechanical Workshop. During field visits, he also made observations

regarding different issues and produced Field Trip Reports, which were forwarded to the

Contractor and copied to PMO for the resolution and removal of shortcomings. SMEC’s Environmental Specialist’s Field Trip Reports are attached as Annexure-VIII.




24.5 PMO, Consultant and Contractor’s Environmental and Social Staff Joint Visit to the New Khanki Barrage Project and Contractor Facilities

After the EPRM 21, PMO staff; Malik Pervaiz Deputy Director, Waheed Ahamd Deputy Director,

Consultant’s staff Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid, Mr. Ansar Abbas, Mr. Tariq Jan and Contractor’s staff; Mr. Muhammad Aqeel, Mr. Shahid Iqbal, Mr. Asif Kamran took a round of various sites on

the new Barrage and made the following observations;

It was observed that water sprinkling is needed near Labour Camp. (However a water booser was seen entering the area during inspection for the same purpose).

White washing of the Mess Canteen is required. The food quality was checked by the PMO/Engineer’s representatives and found to be

satisfactory.

After the EPRM 22, PMO staff; Malik Pervaiz Deputy Director, Waheed Ahamd Deputy Director,

Consultant’s staff Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid, Mr. Ansar Abbas, Mr. Tariq Jan and Contractor’s staff; Mr. Muhammad Aqeel, Mr. Asif Kamran took a round of various sites on the new Barrage

and made the following observations;

i. It was observed that the “Katcha Road” leading to the RGB area & further upstream side

of the new Barrage is well graded and the water sprinkling is also being carried out in a

much more effective manner compared to the previous visit on April 2016, for which the

efforts of DESCON / its staff are duly appreciated.

ii. The site of the “new Borrow Area” lying on the upstream of the new Barrage / RGB was

also visited. The Borrow Area Management Plan has already been submitted by

DESCON. Mr. Ansar Abbas will review the DESCON’s application and move it to the CRE / TL through proper channel for further processing / approval.

iii. A visit to the new Barrage Area (remaining section) was made and brief meeting with Mr.

Javed Rasul Construction Manager was held:

iv. It was observed that “Rest Areas” for labour was made by DESCON & an ambulance is

stationed at site. It was also observed that the pace of physical work at site was moving

at an accelerated speed. The Contractors efforts in this regard and that of the Engineer’s Supervisory Staff are worth appreciation

Labor Camp, Overall housekeeping was satisfactory, food quality at labor canteen was tested that was found to be satisfactory

25. Environmental Compliance for the Mechanical Workshop

A Mechanical Workshop for assembly and welding of the radial gates of the New Khanki

Barrage was established by M/s DESCON near Eminabad/ Gujranwala. The radial gates are

imported from the Republic of Turkey. Consultant Senior Environmentalist and Safety




Inspector visited the Mechanical Workshop at Eminabad, Gujranwala along with DESCON’s

Environmentalist on October 14, 2015 to check the compliance of Site Specific

Environmental Management Plan (SSEMP) for Mechanical Workshop. Consultant’s major observations were conveyed to the Contractor for corrective action. The Consultant’s team again visited the workshop in February and March 2016. The Engineer’s team noted improvements as shown in Table 19.

Table-19: Non Compliances in Mechanical Workshop

S. No. Non Compliance Corrective action taken Remarks

1 Unsatisfactory housekeeping

around

the Mechanical Workshop Area

Housekeeping improved Improvement

2 Provide solid waste collection drums and waste bins at main works shop and offices and educate all staff about solid waste management practices during the daily orientation/talks.

Solid waste collection drums

have been provided in the

workshop but solid waste was

found scattered on different

points

Improvement

required

3 No proper provision of fire

extinguisher in case of emergency

Fire extinguishers have been

provided

Improvement

4 Non-availability of Site Specific Environmental Management Plan for Mechanical Workshop at the site.

Site specific Environmental

Management Plan approved in

March 2015

Improvement

5 Workers were found working without gloves for welding and cutting of steel which may cause injury.

Gloves were provided to workers Improvement

6 No proper sanitation facilities are available for workers. Sanitation facilities have been

provided

Improvement

7 Paramedic staff available at Mechanical Workshop is not qualified, therefore it is strongly recommended to train the paramedic staff with first aid

Paramedic staff has been

replaced with a qualified

paramedic

Improvement




training in case of any injury at workshop.

8 First aid kit available at Mechanical Workshop needs to be upgraded in accordance with the standard procedure to cope with any injury at site.

First Aid Kit has been upgraded Improvement

9 Emergency response contact numbers are also missing at Mechanical Workshop that needs to be displayed and labour informed about the same in case of any emergency

Emergency contact numbers

have been displayed

at Mechanical Workshop

Improvement

10 Labour at Mechanical Workshop is working without ear muffs and ear plugs, which may cause hearing impediment while working in the high noise area.

PPE’s have been provided to workers

Improvement

11 Monitoring of noise levels at each month by DESCON is also required at the Workshop

Noise level monitoring has been

done.

Improvement

12 Placement of necessary information and warning signs in the working area, metal scrape area and for fire extinguishers area is also required

Warning signs have been

provided at different points.

Improvement

The Mechanical Workshop improvement was possible only thru the joint efforts of environmental team of Contractor and Supervision Consultants. The assembly of all gates is complete now. All the gates have reached at site safely. The Workshop is now functional only for assembly of stop logs.

26. Good Practices at New Khanki Barrage and Lessons Learnt

Overall the environmental protection, health and safety situation at Khanki Barrage which is under continuous monitoring by the Engineer can be considered as satisfactory. Annexure-IX presents in nutshell the various good practices at New Khanki Barrage and the lessons learnt.

27. Consultation and Complaints:

Consultation sessions were being arranged from time to time to improve the environmental conditions of the Project Area. For this purpose, Grievances Redress Cell is now operational which plays an important role to resolve complaints of the local residents/community. Any complaints received from the PAPs or local communities are being resolved with special consideration. The complaints regarding provision of sewerage culverts and ramps along newly constructed roads are being entertained. For this purpose, sessions of public consultation were arranged with the community. The record of complaints is attached with this report as Annexure X.

New Khanki Barrage Construction Project (NKBP) Annexure I PMO Barrages



Annexure I

Photo Log




Photo- 1: A sky view of new Khanki barrage in January 2016

Photo-2: A sky view of lay down area at NKB

Photo- 3: view of barrage after completion Photo-4 view of second phase of barrage after completion.




Photo- 5: DG, EPA inaugurates tree plantation Photo-6 Project Director, PMO planting the tree

Photo- 7: Presentation to DG, EPA for good environmental practices at NKB.

Photo-8: PD, PMO briefs DG, EPA during his visit to site




Photo-9 A group photo of delegate from Pakistan engineering Congress

Photo-10: CRE presenting technical details to a delegate from Pakistan Engineering Congress

Photo-11: EPRM-22 in The Engineer’s Meeting hall

Photo-12: A group photo of Environment and Social team at site




Photo-13: Safety sign board at working area of Mechanical Workshop, Gujranwala

Photo-14: Good PPE’s compliance at Mechanical Workshop, Gujranwala

Photo-15: Training Session with workers and staff by Descon HSE at Mechanical Workshop, Gujranwala

Photo-16: Assembled Radial Gates stock area, Mechanical Workshop, Gujranwala




Photo-17: River Chenab Surface Water quality Monitoring

Photo-18: River Chenab Surface Water Quality Monitoring

Photo-19: Water sprinkling near Kot Jaffer at LMB Road

Photo-20: Water Sprinkling at New Khanki Barrage




Photo-21: Plantation view in BHU, Irrigation colony, New Khanki Barrage

Photo-22: Plantation view in BHU, Irrigation colony, New Khanki Barrage

Photo-23: PMO Sindh staff visited “working site area” of New Khanki Barrage

Photo-24: A fruit orchard near CRE Office




Photo-25: Deputy Director (Social) and DO (Health) going through BHU handing over documents

Photo-26: Deputy Director (Social) and DO (Health) signing on handing over documents

Photo-27: Deputy Director (Social) and DO (Health) visiting the rooms of BHU

Photo-28: Deputy Director (Social) and DO (Health) visiting the medical examination room




Photo- 29:Tree Plantation in irrigation colony Photo- 30:Tree plantation at Girls High School

Photo- 31:Air quality analysis at upstream Right Guide Bank

Photo- 32:Ambient air quality analysis on Batching plant no.2




Photo- 33:Drinking water sample from water cooler

Photo- 34:Air quality analysis at LMB road near Kot Jaffar

Photo- 35Nonoperational water filter at labor barracks

Photo- 36:Water sampling from soakage pit at right side of new barrage

UV Module is missing




Photo- 37:Water is turbid due to coffer dam construction

Photo- 38:River water quality analysis at upstream right guide bank

Photo- 39:River water quality at right downstream guide bank

Photo-40:River water sample from downstream of coffer dam for left guide bank




Photo- 41:Canteen inspection along Admin Officer and Environmental Officer DESCON

Photo- 42:Housekeeping is satisfactory at labor mess

Photo- 43:Workers without PPE’s and unsafe boring machine without any safety guard have now been removed from site

Photo- 44:Workers without PPEs during final coat of Asphalt at Chanawan road




Photo- 45:EPRM-21 held on April 05, 2016 in the Engineer’s Office

Photo- 46:UV Water filter installed after finding bacteria

Photo- 47:ite visit by Env. Specialist SMEC Deputy Director (Env) PMO and Contractor’s Representatives

Photo- 48:Hoeing of newly planted trees is in progress




Photo- 49:Hoeing of trees near CRE office Photo- 50:Watering the plants from canal

water

Photo- 51:Physical Fitness Center is operational now

Photo- 52:HSE awareness bulletin for Dengue Fever




Photo- 53:Central control panel for fire detection system

Photo- 54:Smoke detectors installed in main warehouse

Photo- 55:HSE Flyer for working at height Photo- 56:Water cooler with filter is operational in staff dormitory mosque




Photo- 57: New water tank added at site by Ashraf Rind & Co at RMB.

Photo- 58:Meeting with GEPCO officials for new independent feeder at NKB

Photo- 59:Mosquito prevention spray in The Engineer’s residences

Photo- 60:Mosquito prevention spray in Consultants Junior Engineers residences




Photo- 61:ADB Delegation’s visit at NKB on April 24, 2016 *Photo courtesy DESCON EMR April 2016

Photo- 62:Meeting with ADB Delegation at NKB on April 24, 2016 *Photo courtesy DESCON EMR April 2016

Photo- 63:Noise level monitoring near Kot Jaffer on April 26, 2016. *Photo courtesy DESCON EMR April 2016

Photo- 64:Noise level monitoring in Labour camp on April 26, 2016. *Photo courtesy DESCON EMR April 2016




Photo- 65:All the drinking water tanks at site have been covered

Photo- 66:All the drinking water tanks at site have been covered

Photo- 67:River water quality monitoring Photo- 68:Water sampling from the river

Chenab




Photo-71: Public consultation with GEPCO Officials

Photo-72: defensive training session with drivers

Photo-73: Ambulance is deployed on site of New Barrage

Photo-74: Good Housekeeping in Labour’s Canteen




Photo-75: Quality of food is satisfactory

Photo-76: Hygienic inspection of catering staff

Photo-77: Housekeeping is satisfactory in Labourer’s Colony

Photo-78: Overall hygienic condition of Canteens is satisfactory




Photo-79: Boundary wall of DESCON’s staff camp damaged due to storm and vibration of generator

Photo-80: Water filters are new operational

Photo-81 Walls of washrooms are green due to algae. The shower pipe is also broken

Photo-80: Fire extinguisher needs to be recharged

New Khanki Barrage Construction Project (NKBP) Annexure II PMO Barrages



ANNEXURE II

Third Party Monitoring Results By GEL

New Khanki Barrage Construction Project (NKBP) Annexure III PMO Barrages



ANNEXURE III

Internal Environmental Monitoring Results

New Khanki Barrage Construction Project (NKBP) Annexure VI PMO Barrages



Annexure IV

Employment for the Local Residents / Communities




Annexure V

Camps Inspection Checklist




Annexure VI

Tree Inventory

New Khanki Barrage Construction Project (NKBP) Annexure VII PMO Barrages



Annexure VII

Minutes of EPRM-22




EPRM -22

New Khaki Barrage Project

13-05-2016 held at Consultant. Conference Room Khanki Barrage

List of participants: : Malik Parvez Arif (DD Environment) PMO, Waheed Ahmaid (DD Social) PMO ,Anwar Mujahid (Sr. Environmentalist ) SMEC. Ansar Abbas (Sr. Environmentalist) SMEC, Syed Raza Hassan (Sociologist) SMEC) ,. Tariq Jan (Safety Inspector ) SMEC. Muhammad Aqeel (HSE Manager( DESCON), Asif Kamran (Sr. Environmentalist )DESCON .

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Sir#

Action Main

Responsibility

Monitoring

Responsibility

Target Date

Previous decisions Up date. Decision / Remarks

Status

A Environmen

tal Monitoring

1 Instrumental Monitoring Laboratory Based

Contractor Consultant/PM

O

After Each

Quarter

The consultant are requested to advised the contractor to keep all the water filter of the electric cooler clean and also change them regularly. The consultant will monitor vigilantly all drinking water sources.

According to Consultant, the contractor has changed the defective water filter of the required electric cooler. The Consultant Environmentalist is monitoring all the water cooler regularly and also reflecting it in the report. Contractor is preparing for 10th round of internal monitoring in the month of June 2016.

The contractor has been requested to do the 10th round of Instrumental Monitoring at the end of June 2016.

9th round of instrumental monitoring has been done up till now. Contractor is preparing for 10th round of instrumental monitoring.




2 Internal Instrumental Monitoring


O

Daily/as required

The consultant will monitor noise prone areas regularly and also monitor non-compliance in this regard. .

Contractor is doing internal instrumental monitoring regularly under the supervision of Consultant. All the equipments are well maintained and calibrated. All the monitoring parameters are with in permissible limit.

DD Environment (PMO) advised the contractor to check your monitoring instruments regularly. .

on going activity

3 Compliance Monitoring improvement


O

Before next

EPRM

Consultant Sr. environmentalist will regularly monitor the non compliances and their corrective action .

The remaining non compliance has also been done. Contractor is showing some careless in water sprinkling work at right side of the barrage and making excuse of hot weather. DD environment advise the contractor to do more consideration on dust prone area and area near by the settlements.

The consultant environmentalist will look into the matter and update PMO in next EPRM..

improvement.

4 Reduction in Non-compliance using PPEs


O

Before next

EPRM

The consultant will advise the Contractor to instruct the worker strictly in using PPEs.

Main Contractor's workers observing fully PPEs at site while sub-contractor specially working at stone pitching area are observing partly.

The consultant will advise the contractor to implement the observation fully.

Improvement

B Capacity Building/Tra

ining




1 Public Consultation

GRC Established by the PMO

Consultant/PM

O

Each Month

Consultant Sr. Sociologist and DD Sociology PMO will look into the matter and solve the social issues at the earliest.

Consultation is a continues process and consultant and contractor are doing regularly.

The Consultant are requested to follow the GRM regarding solving the Environmental and Social Issues and maintain separate register . for environmental based issues.

on going activity.

2 Training Contractor/Consultant/po

mp

PMO/Consultant

Each Month

The consultant will monitor the training program.

Training are arranged regularly to train the personal and create awareness on health and safety issues. During the month of April 2016 Emergency Preparedness Drill was carried out to create awareness amongst emergency preparedness and response procedure,

PMO advised the consultant to show their presence in the training.

On going activity

C Institutional Arrangemen

t




1 The key issues identified / discussed during the EPRMs will be shared with the HPMO/DPD and SM (DESCON) on a regular basis.

PMO Consultant/PM

O

when required

The consultant Sociologist will monitor it and update to PMO in this regard.

No issue. . On going activity

D Management Plans

1 Tree cutting approval


O

before next

EPRM

The consultant are advised to follow-up the 464 tree removal case and done the job at the earliest.

The tree auction process has been completed and now the Contractor is vacating the area . The case of 442 tress is still pending . Assessment of these trees are being revised under the supervision of SDO Khaki Barrage and concern sub-engineer.

Consultant Environmentalist and DD Social (PMO) will look into the matter and try to solve the issue at the earliest

In progress.

2 Old Khanki Dismantling Plan


O

before next

EPRM

New Activity Contractor has submitted the method statement regarding dismantling of the Old Khanki Barrage to the Consultant. The consultant is reviewing it.

The consultants are requested to look into the matter and send the soft copy to Dir E/S PMO at the earliest. .

in process




3 Borrow Area Plan


O

New Activity New borrow area has been selected for construction of the Right Guide Bund. Possession of land is under process. It is government land and Contractor has started excavation. The land is almost barren. Irrigation has no objection.

The consultants are requested to get borrow area plan from the Contractor and give approval accordingly.

in process

E Employments

Opportunity /Status

1 Local Communities

Contractor PMO/Consultant

Before next EPRM

The consultant Environmentalist will continues monitor the employment record .

About 62% local laborer are working at site in the month of May 2016.

The consultant Environmentalist will do the analysis of the employment record and show the month of high and low employment.

on going activity

F Operation of Camps

1 House keeping


before next

EPRM

The consultants are requested to increase the frequency of monitoring and note non compliance in this regard.

Consultant environmentalist has increased the frequency of monitoring . House keeping at work place area has now been improved.

Consultant are requested to make a monitoring programme on week bases and visit all areas.

improvement.

G Health &Safety




1 Safety at Mechanical Work shop


Next EPRM

The consultant Environment team will visit the workshop in this regard and update PMO in the next EPRM.

The consultant did not visit the requisite area . About 6 gate are remained to be prepared and to be shift at site.

The consultant are again advised to visit the Workshop area regarding Health & safety matter.

On going activity

H Social Issue

1 LARP Implementation status

PMO Consultant

Dead line for notification of Section-4 (January 31,2016

PMO advise the consultant to follow up the case and try to notify Section-5 soon.

Both sections (4 & 5) has been published in the Punjab Gazette and now Section 6 has been submitted in the AC office wazirabad and it is under process. .

Consultant Sociologist and DD Social (PMO) will look into the matter and try to solve the matter.

In progress

2

Possession of LCC East and Dismantling of old abandoned houses at Mechanical Staff Colony.

Contractor /PMO

Consultant

End of June 2015 -new date-December 2015

The consultant will look into the matter and try to finish the Job soon.

Possession has been taken. Still two houses has been remained to be dismantled.

DD Social along with Sociologist (Consultant) will

In progress

3 Recreation center.

Contractor PMO / Consultant

Next EPRM

Again the consultants are advised to look into the matter and update PMO in this regard.

The building has been completed without equipment and accessary. After confirmation it was known that no equipment and any accessary will be supplied to the building.

Completed.




4 Infrastructure Development Work

Contractor Consultant

End of June 2015 . New Date-December,2015

The consultant are requested to advised the contractor to finish the remaining work and also start the construction of Masjid and Park as well.

87 % work regarding infrastructure development work has been completed and the remaining work in progress. Mosque and development of Public Park are not yet started. Location for public Park and Mosque has been finalized by the Consultant and hope fully be started soon.

Consultant will look into the matter and update PMO in next EPRM.

in progress

5 Establishment of Public Park


Date changed not yet finalized

The consultant will update in Next EPRM.

New location has been finalized for the establishment of Pak. The new site was already proposed in the EIA report (KB). Stone lying at new location of Park now will be stack at proper place

The consultant sociologist and DD Social (PMO) will look into the matter and try to start the Pak at the earliest.

in progress

New work

1

Repair broken drain pipe and reinstate open surface water drain.


Immediately

The consultant will monitor the area vigilantly and remind the contractor to include the said work in main work.

PMO hold meeting with RE after EPRM and discuss the issue in detail. RE Consultant told that the matter has been included in main work.

Consultant Environmentalist and Sociologist will look into the matter and update to PMO in next EORM.

in progress




2 Tree Plantation Plan


Immediately

Consultant will vigilantly monitor the Tree plantations plan implementation and update the PMO in this regard.

About 5000 trees of different species has been planted by the contractor at Khanki Barrage. Contractor staff is maintaining the newly planted trees and watering regularly.

PMO advised the consultant to strictly instruct the Contractor for maintaining plants during summer season.

in progress

Proposed date for next EPRM---

2nd week of June 2016.

New Khanki Barrage Construction Project (NKBP) Annexure VIII PMO Barrages



Annexure VIII

Field trip reports of Environmental Specialist




Field Trip Report - New Khanki Barrage

Friday June 03, 2016

A Field Trip to the New Khanki Barrage was made on Friday June 03, 2016 by Engr. Anwar H.

Mujahid Environmental Specialist.

Following in a list of the major observations/activities during the said field trip.

Started from Lahore around 8:00 A.M and reached New Khanki Barrage at 11:00 A.M. On

the way to New Khanki Barrage, traveled on the newly constructed LMB Road. (In the May

13, 2016 Field Trip Report, certain safety measures/steps were recommended to be

adopted for LMB Road. A copy of those recommendations has been provided to Mr. Zafar

Ahmed RE New Khanki Barrage for his kind consideration).

It was observed that the work on the Left Guide Bank of the New Khanki Barrage was in

progress.

While at the SMEC Consultant’s office, had a meeting with Mr. Ansar Abbas Senior

Environmentalist and discussed with him the preparation of Bi-Annual Environmental Report

to be submitted to PMO/ADB in the first week of July 2016.

SITE VISIT (A) NEW KHANKI BARRAGE AREA

The said meeting was followed by a site visit to the New Khanki Barrage Construction Area

alongwith Mr. Ansar Abbas Senior Environmentalist SMEC, Mr. Muhammad Aqeel HSE

Manager DESCON & Mr. Asif Kamran Senior Environmentalist DESCON. The work on the

Road Bridge over the Barrage (last reach) was in progress. The pouring of deck slab of the

Bridge is reported by almost 100% complete.

While at site, met Mr. Javed Rasul Construction Manager DESCON. Mr. Aqeel informed that six

(6) gates at the Barrage have still to be installed, however they have all been shifted from the

Mechanical Workshop at Gujranwala. The remaining gates are anticipated to be installed by mid

June.

An ambulance at site, is available. The work at the New Khanki Barrage is in “Closing Stage”.

The extra material is being returned to the DESCON stores as reported by Mr. Aqeel. The

painting of Barrage gates is also done at site.




(b) Labour Camp

Along with SMEC’s & DESCON’s representatives at site, visited the Labour Camp and

checked the food quality which was found to be satisfactory. The labourers, when asked

were also found to be satisfied with the quality of food.

The Labour Canteens seem to be nicely maintained. However Mr. Riaz Hussain

Canteen Manager was advised to get the white washing of the Canteen to improve its

housekeeping. On the way back, it was observed that a temporary high level channel

consisting of PVC pipes was being constructed to provide Irrigation water to the area

farmers which will later be replaced by a permanent channel getting water from new

LCC Head Regulator. This seems to be a step in the right direction.

The Environment Specialist alongwith Mr. Mahboob ul Hassan Planning Engineer

returned to Lahore around 7:00 P.M.

Report Written by Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid June 06, 2016




Field Trip Report to New Khanki Barrage

Friday May 13, 2016

A field trip to the New Khanki Barrage was made by Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid Environmental

Specialist SMEC alongwith Malik Pervaiz Arif Deputy Director Environment PMO on

May 13, 2016.

Following is a synopsis of major observations/activities made during the said Field Trip.

The visiting team started from Lahore at 08:00 AM and reached New Khanki Barrage thru

Gujranwala around 11:45 AM.

1. It was observed that most of the Ashphalt Work at LMB Road has been completed and it

is now convenient to drive on this road. However it is imperative that since this road

is raised about 8’-10’ above natural surface level in various sections, some kind of

safety measures need to be installed especially on the “country side” i.e. eastern side of the road to clearly identify “the end of the road” etc in the form of

“milestones/burgis” etc say at every 50/100 ft alongwith reflectors on both sides to avoid accidents especially at night time / periods of low visibility, fog etc.

Speed limit signs should also be erected alongwith warning about sharp turns etc.

As mentioned in the IES Report of Chanawan Road, reflectors should also be

installed on that road on the Wall of the Fisheries Department, which is located

too close to the shoulder of Chanawan Road.

2. Some form of plantation may be made on the LMB Road during Phase-II of the Tree

Plantation Plan.

3. Since the work on the main Barrage will Insha Allah soon be completed, the work on the

dismantling of the “Old Khanki Barrage” will be carried out by DESCON for which a “Method Statement” has reportedly been submitted to the “Engineer”. The approval of the proposed Dismantling Plan will be processed through the Technical

Team of the Consultant SMEC alongwith necessary co-ordination about Environmental

matters provided by the Environmental Team about environmental aspects including

“disposal area suitability” etc. EPRM-22

The EPRM-22 was held in the SMEC’s Conference Room starting 11:15 AM. Following

members were present:

1. Malik Pervaiz Deputy Director Environment PMO (In chair)




2. Mr. Abdul Waheed Deputy Director Social PMO

3. Engr. Anwar Hussain Mujahid Environmental Specialist SMEC

4. Mr. Ansar Abbas Senior Environmentalist SMEC

5. Mr. Tariq Jan Safety Insepctor SMEC

6. Mr. Raza Mashhadi Senior Sociologist SMEC

7. Mr. Muhammad Aqeel Incharge HSE DESCON

8. Mr. Kamran Asif Environmentalist DESCON

The meeting was initiated with recitation of Holy Quran by Mr. Ansar Abbas followed by

discussion on various issues.

It was desired that the next External Monitoring by Messers GEL should be carried out

during the first week of June 2016 so that its results should be provided to the Engineer

by the start of 2nd week of June for incorporation in the “Bi-Annaul Environmental

Report”.

The EHS supervisory staff of DESCON/SMEC may pleasure ensure that PPE’s are not only provided to the Contractor/Sub-Contractors staff but also worn by them.

Dust suppression should be made more effective at RGB. Mr. Aqeel asserted that due

measures have already been taken (please see site visit details below).

It was informed that a delegation of “Bahauddin Zakria University Lahore Campus” is expected to visit New Khanki Barrage on Saturday 14th May, 2016. A delegation of

“Pakistan Engineering Congress” visited NKB on Friday 6th May, 2016.

Mention of all those visits including ADB delegation’s visit should be made in the Bi-Annual Envir as well Monthly Progress Reports.

Mr. Aqeel informed that out of the remaining 27 Gates, 16 gates have been installed, 5

are stored at site for installation & 6 gates are still at the Mechanical Workshop near

Gujranwala. He was of the opinion, that the transfer and installation of the remaining

gates will be completed by the end of May, 2016.

It was reported by Mr. Tariq Jan that all the sub-contractors staff in steel yard are

observing PPE’s, while there is some deficiency in “Stone Apron” Area. Mr. Aqeel thought that in Stone Apron Area Helmets may not be necessary. He was of the opinion

that the use of PPE’s is based on the nature of work being carried out at a certain work site.

It was revealed by Mr. Abdul Waheed that out of the 819 auctioned trees, 493 trees have

been removed by the “Bidder”. It was discussed that the labour hired by the Bidder

sometimes do their work in an unsafe manner. This may be brought to the notice of the




XEN Irrigation Khanki Barrage to avoid any unnecessary injury to the labourers.

(Detailed Minutes of Meeting of EPRM 22 to be issued by Malik Pervaiz)

SITE VISIT A site visit was made by almost all the staff attending the EPRM. The area of focus was

the RGB (Upstream and downstream) and the remaining work site of the New Barrage.

It was observed that the “Katcha Road” leading to the RGB area & further upstream side

of the new Barrage is well graded and the water sprinkling is also being carried out in a

much more effective manner compared to the previous visit on April 2016, for which the

efforts of DESCON / its staff are duly appreciated.

The site of the “new Borrow Area” lying on the upstream of the new Barrage / RGB was also visited. Executive Engineer Khanki Division LCC (E) Khanki through his letter No.

1754/100 w dated 30-04-2016 has certified that through the efforts of the Irrigation

Department and Assistant Commissioner Gujrat / Tehsildar Gujrat, the said land has

been vacated by the unauthorized occupants, (which covers 77 acres). It was therefore

possible to approve the request of DESCON for approval of this Borrow Area (without

prejudice to any other valid observation). Mr. Ansar Abbas will review the DESCON’s application and move it to the CRE / TL through proper channel for further processing /

approval.

A visit to the new Barrage Area (remaining section) was made and brief meeting with Mr.

Javed Rasul site Incharge was held:

It was observed that “Rest Areas” for labour was made by DESCON & an ambulance is stationed at site. It was also observed that the pace of physical work at site was moving

at an accelerated speed. The Contractors efforts in this regard and that of the Engineer’s Supervisory Staff are worth appreciation.

Report Written by Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid May 16, 2016





Tuesday April 05, 2016



Tuesday 05, 2016.

The visiting team started from Lahore around 8:15 AM and reached Khanki 11:45 AM (The

excessive delay was caused by the fact that in and around Gujranwala city, the G.T. Road

is being renovated/reconstructed alongwith construction of a fly over at G.T.

Road/Gujranwala By-pass Junction without any proper traffic diversion arrangements or

prior notification to the travelling passengers).

Following is a synopsis of the major observations made during the said field trip.

(a) EPRM-21 Meeting

The EPRM-21 was conducted at the Consultants Conference Room starting 12:00 PM.

Following major issues were discussed:

The Quarterly Environmental Monitoring was carried out on March 16, 2016 by Messers

Gel which discovered certain bacterial contamination in the drinking water. Both Mr.

Muhammad Aqeel HSE Incharge DESCON and Senior Environmentalist SMEC Mr.

Ansar Abbas reported that necessary mitigation measures have been taken like

installation of a filtration unit at the Labour Camp.

It was also ensured by Mr. Aqeel that they would instruct M/s Gel to carry their samples in Ice boxes to avoid any adverse impact on the results.

It was desired that noise readings should be taken both near the noise source & about

7.5 meters away from Generators etc. Mr. Aqeel ensured that in the high noise area(s)

ear protectors have been provided to the workers.

It was also ensured by Mr. Aqeel that maximum effort for water sprinkling is being made

for dust suppression, however occasional problems do arise inspite of Contractor’s best efforts.

Malik Pervaiz wanted that proper water sprinkling should be done near human

settlements to save them from excessive dust etc. It was also desired that water

sprinkling on the RMB where work is currently under process should be carried out.

It was revealed by Mr. Tariq Jan Safety Inspector SMEC and Mr. Kamran from DESCON

that the recent water quality sample in Chenab River was collected about 200 meters

away from the Coffer Dam and was found to have a D.O of 7mg/l which is quite

satisfactory.




Malik Pervaiz desired that in Public Consultations, the PMO & DESCON’s representatives should also take part.

DESCON should provide complete detail of the trainings provided to the workers

including training title/objectives, date, number of participants etc.

Mr. Aqeel informed the participants that a “Gym“has been established at the Officer’s Colony, which is a positive step for ensuring the workers fitness/health. Detailed Minutes

of EPRM, will be issued by Malik Pervaiz.

(b) Site Visit

Following the EPRM, a site visit to the Labour Camp/Mess and the New Barrage/RGB was made in which the representatives of the PMO, Engineer & DESCON took part

It was observed that water sprinkling is needed near Labour Camp. (However a water booser was seen entering the area during inspection for the same purpose).

White washing of the Mess Canteen is required.

The food quality was checked by the PMO/Engineer’s representatives and found to be satisfactory.

The visiting team alongwith Contractor’s team rode the newly constructed bridge and reached the RGB. The physical work was going in full-swing. The Contractor’s representatives informed that they intend to finish the main construction work of the Barrages by the end of May 2016 or first week of June. The Contractor’s efforts in this respect are worth appreciation.

The visiting team returned to Lahore via Pindi Bhattian and M-2 staring from Khanki Barrage at 4:30 PM, reaching Lahore by 08:00 PM.

Report Written by Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid April 07, 2016





Wednesday March 09, 2016



March 09, 2016.

Following is a synopsis of major observations/activities carried out during the trip.

4. Meeting with Mr. Abdul Waheed Deputy Director (Social) PMO

Mr. Abdul Waheed briefed the visiting team in some elaborate detail about the status of

cut trees (on the Right Guide Bank), proceedings for their auction and the follow up

activities. As per information provided by Mr. Abdul Waheed the assessment of the cost

of the fallen trees etc is made by the District Forest Officer Gujrat and the permission for

auction (for the trees standing on the land of the Irrigation Department) is accorded by

the Superintending Engineer, Irrigation Department Faisalabad.

5. Meeting with Mr. Zafar Ahmad R.E New Khanki Barrage

In the meeting with R.E Mr. Zafar Ahmad the status of tree plantation was discussed alongwith Mr. Ansar Abbas Senior Environmentalist. The R.E who is the Focal Person for the implementation of the Tree Plantation informed that more than 4000 plants have already been planted outside CRE/RE office, BHU, Junior Quarters, olde LCC etc. in the first phase. The plants planted at old LCC were inspected, which were planted in 3 avenues 1-Bacain (at the lowest level) “ulta Ashok” 2nd line and the Amaltas in the 1st line. The leaves of the Amaltas plants seemed to have dried up. It was revealed that it is normal with newly planted species of Amaltas. However these plants should be kept under observation and any dried plants should be replaced. RE Zafar Ahmad said that there should be no concern about Phase-I Plantation (4000 No.), as the work is progressing smoothly. However, Malik Pervaiz desired that the Contractor should submit a “Watering Plan” for all the plants, which have been so far planted. Mr. Ansar Abbas was asked by Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid to prepare/submit a list of the trees planted (area wise) and the number and kind of trees in Phase-I. This should be physically checked at site and also reflect in the Monthly Progress Report. The R.E. NKBP also informed that the plants for “Green verge” outside CRE Residence etc have also been indicated to the Supplier / Contractor. It was also discussed that the Contractor DESCON needs to resubmit the “Water Sprinkling Plan” and strictly comply with it.




6. Meeting with Mr. Shahid Saleem DPD, Mr. Muhammad Azam Chaudhry CRE/TL,

Mr. Riaz Ahmad Khan & Mr. Ehsan World Bank Consultants

A brief meeting was held with the above dignitaries. Mr. Riaz Ahmad & Mr. Ehsan World Bank Consultants were visiting the NKBP on a courtesy call. They very much appreciated the work of the New Khanki Barrage Project Team.

7. Visit to the Right Guide Bank (RGB)

The visiting team inspected the RGB and observed that work was progressing smoothly. However water sprinkling was not found to be even, somewhere too little and at other places resulting in “mud”. Also some of the workers were working without helmets and/or without “safety hardnesses” at height. The Safety Inspector SMEC Mr. Tariq Jan has recently inspected the site and issued necessary instructions to the Contractor already, which need to be followed up. Report Written by Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid March 11, 2016





February 29, 2016


Specialist on February 27, 2016.

Following is a synopsis of the various salient activities/observations made during the said site

visit.

8. Meeting with Mr. Ansar Abbas Senior Environmentalist

Meeting was held with Mr. Ansar Abbas newly appointed “Senior Environmentalist” and

discussed various issues needing immediate follow up action including the following:

(a) Clear instructions / back up material were provided to Mr. Ansar for guiding the Contractor’s staff for preparation of the “Tree Plantation Plan” especially in the light of the CRE/TL’s letters dated February 15, 2016 and February 24, 2016 including preparation of a key plan, Indication of Areas, Phasing of Plantation etc in close consultation with the Focal Person Mr. Zafar Ahmad RE.

(b) Mr. Ansar Abbas will submit the basic draft of the MPR by 5th March based on the Environmental Monitoring Report by DESCON, HSE Report prepared by Mr. Tariq Jan Safety Inspector SMEC & the two Field Trip Report(s) by the Environmental Specialist and visit by D.G. Environment & Project Director PMO.

(c) Mr. Ansar Abbas will ascertain the source of the final disposal of “Solid Waste” from the Khanki Barrage through an Email Inquiry or otherwise from DESCON. The issue of “Medical Wate” disposal was also discussed and it was desired that this issue will be discussed by Mr. Ansar Abbas with the DESCON Representative(s) and if not found satisfactory, DESCON will be instructed to make a proper agreement with a Hospital, who has adequate incinerator facility either at Lahore or Gujranwala.

9. Meeting with CRE/Team Leader

A brief meeting was held with Mr. Muhammad Azam Ch. Team Leader/CRE in his office alongwith Mr. Ansar Abbas and discussed various significant issues including the Tree Plantation issue. The CRE/TL & the Environmental Specialist agreed with the policy of non-erection of boundary walls around the buildings located very close to the Canal Rest House for aesthetic reasons, but emphasized the need to build “green edges” around those houses/buildings to provide a sense of security as well as privacy. Suitable instructions to the Contractor and the name of the Plant to be planted for the same purpose need to be given to the Contractor. It was also discussed that if the number of 10, 000 trees to be planted is in addition to the “compensatory trees” which are to be planted due to the “uprooted trees” Senior Environmentalist Mr. Ansar Abbas will review the “Contract” in this regard.




(a) Presentation to D.G. EPD Punjab by CRE/TL

On February 27, 2016 D.G EPD Punjab Dr. Javed Iqbal alongwith his Directors/associates, visited the New Khanki Barrage Project, while from the PMO Mr. Amjad Saeed Project Director, Syed Nazim Shah Director Social & Environment PMO were also present. The CRE/Team Leader SMEC on behalf of the Engineer, made an elaborate presentation in the DESCON’s Conference Room in which the history/background and need of the construction of the old as well as new Khank Barrage was narrated. The CRE/TL emphasized that the old Khanki Barrage was the first headworks built in 1892 which culminated in the development of various cities like Faisalabad & he saluted the performance of the old Khanki Barrage which stood for almost 124 years, but now has outlived its life. This Barrage serves eight districts of Punjab and by provision of irrigation water to more than 3 million acres of land, serves as their economic life line. It was also disclosed in the presentation that the progress of construction of the new Barrage is about 1% ahead of schedule, which is rather rare in Pakistan. Due to the construction of a new road along the new Barrage and reconstruction & re-widening of LMB Road (7km) and Chanawan Road (14km) a new avenue for improvement of regional transportation in this region will be opened by provision of an alternate route between District Gujrat and Gujranwala. In the Presentation, the heavy flood of Sept. 2014 and its impacts were also highlighted.

(b) Presentation to the D.G EPD by Malik Pervaiz Deputy Director Environment PMO Following the Technical Presentation, a Presentation on the Environment of Mew Khanki Barrage was made by Malik Pervaiz Deputy Director PMO in which he highlighted the various achievements of the NKBP and compliance with Site Specific EMP for Main Barrage, LMB& Chanawan Roads & the new Mechanical Workshop near Gujranwala also the HSE Plan and Solid waste Management Plan. Malik Pervaiz highlighted the various activities of the Contractor for environmental monitoring (including quarterly monitoring by Third Party, monthly monitoring etc), appreciation by ADB delegates & continous supervision and guidance provided by the Engineer/Consultants in co-ordination with PMO. Malik Pervaiz also highlighted the positive impacts of conducting the EPRM “Environmental Progress Review Meetings” which have been found to be very instrumental in establishing a mechanism for Envir. Compliance. The visiting EPP Delegation raised the issue of the “Environmental Pollution” entering into River Chenab from upstream of the Barrage and said that the approval of the NKBP EIA was made conditional with the provision that the NKBP will construct waste water treatment plants especially to cater for the pollution caused by the Palkhu Nullah. Malik Pervaiz defended the position of PMO and said that PMO has already responded/written in this case to EPD that the said pollution is not caused by the old or the New Khanki Barrage. Engineer Anwar H. Mujahid Environmental Specialist SMEC said that the pollution in Palkhu Nullah is caused very much upstream of the Kahnki Barrage,




therefore its remedy/mitigation should logically be sought by treating the industrial waste at source. The CRE/TL SMEC said that due to the construction of the new Barrage, there will be a bigger “pond area” available & he said that the Palkhu Nullah meets River Chenab about 3-4km upstream of the Barrage. D.G DPD said that New Khanki Barrage may be doing lot of good work, but the same should be shared with the EPD. Malik Pervaiz assured that the same will be done in future through submission of Quarterly & Bi-Annual Reports. D.G EPD also desired that the solid waste generated at NKB must be evaluated/documented and its final disposal should be properly carried out. (Mr. Ansar Abbas Senior Environmentalist to follow up necessary action in this regard).

(c) Visit to the New Barrage Construction Site/Labour Camp

After the technical presentation / presentation on Environment, the visiting delegation of EPD Punjab alongwith PD PMO Director/Deputy Director PMO, CRE/TL SMEC, Engineer’s Environmental staff and DESCON’s representative made a tour of the new Barrage’s construction site and the Labour Camp & were given briefing by the respective site incharge.

(d) Visit to the Mechanical Workshop by the Environmental Specialist SMEC

On the way back to Lahore, we had a brief stopover at the Mechanical Workshop

located near Gujranwala. It was off time for the workers (6pm). It was observed that

overall housekeeping at the Workshop has improved, but solid waste was still found

scattered on the ground. Preferably some solid waste bins should be provided at the

Workshop. Also as recommended in the previous Field Trip Report of February 11, 2016

either the scrap lying at the back of the Workshop be shifted or at least “barricaded” from the rest of the Workshop Area.

Report written by Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid February 29, 2016





Thursday January 21, 2016

A one day trip to the New Khanki Barrage was made by Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid on January 21,

2016 alongwith Malik Pervaiz Deputy Director Environment PMO to attend the “EPRM-20” and visit the various project work sites.

The visiting team started from Lahore at 08:30 A.M and travelled to New Khanki Barrage via M2

/ G.T. Road in intense foggy conditions when the visibility on road was limited to 150-200

meters.

Following is a list of major observations / activities during the field trip.

(d) LMB Road

Earthwork at some locations of the LMB road is in Progress

The Embankment / Road Pavement has been mostly levelleled and Asphalt work in

some sections has also been carried out. A new bridge over the recently lined Irrigation

Distributary was being constructed near Kot Jaffar.

Speed limit sign boards have been erected by DESCON at various locations.

The LMB Road on the Railway Track (Faisalabad-Wazirabad Section) will have to be

moved / widened towards the western side. Since there will be enhanced traffic on

L.M.B. Road, after completion, this railway track should be preferably guarded by the

provision of a proper “Railway Crossing/ Phatak”

New Electric Poles have been erected on the eastern side of LMB Road

River Chenab was observed to be flowing with minimum discharge whereas / LCC was

closed due to annual closure period.

(e) EPRM 20- Main Points Discussed

The EPRM started at 11-15 AM in the DESCON’s conference Room with 10 participants (a list of which is placed at Annex-1)

Following were the main issues discussed (detailed minutes to be issued by Malik

Pervaiz DD PMO).

i. Broken Waste Water Drain / Pipe




“A broken waste water drain/ pipe due to the Contractor’s activities in the Khanki Village received main attention. In this connection, Engr, Anwar H. Mujahid Environment

Specialist SMEC & Malik Pervaiz Deputy Director had already visited the site on Dec 11,

2015 and had meeting with RE SMEC who had issued necessary instructions to the

Construction Manager DESCON for taking necessary action. (Ref Monthly Progress

Report Dec 2015, Annex-I). It was however noted with regret that the said issue has not

yet been resolved and no remedial action by the Contractor has been taken. Project

Directors / Head PMO has therefore issued a recent letter vide no. 34/HPMO/PMO

dated16.01.2016 (please see Annexure-II of this Report) for necessary action in this

regards.

It was decided that Malik Pervaiz Deputy Director PMO and Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid Environmental Specialist would again met RE Zafar Sahib after the EPRM to discuss this and other salient issues.

It was also informed by Syed Raza Mashhadi Senior Sociologist SMEC that a complaint in this connection was received from the local Community.

The PMO representative and the Consultant’s representatives agreed that as noted by the Head PMO “ It is under Contractor’s Obligation to carry out repair work if any damages to Community Infrastructure takes place during execution of work”.

Tree Plantation Plan

Head PMO / PD vide his letter No. 44/ HPMO/ PMO dated January 20, 2016 (Attached as Anne-III) has desired that a Tree Plantation Plan be prepared to meet the contractual obligations to plant 1000 trees as per Environmental Management Plan / Contract (Vol-iv). The Contractor should prepare the Tree Plantation Plan accordingly.

It was decided that Malik Pervaiz Deputy Director PMO and Engr. Anwar H.Mujahid would jointly visit the NKBP sometime during February, 2016 to provide guidelines to the Contractor regarding the probable location(s) and kind of trees which may be planted according to the above cited contractual obligations and also discuss the same with the CRE / RE SMEC.

ii. Crane Operation’s S.O.P’s

At the inquiry of Engr. Anwar H.Mujahid, Mr. Aqeel HSE Incharge DESCON assured the

participants that the S.O.P’s for the crane operations have been developed and are implemented at site under the supervision of Syed Ishtiaq Hussain Shah Manager E&P

(Equipment & Plant).

Mr. Tariq Jan Safety Inspector DESCON was advised to discuss those S.O.P’s with Mr. Ishtiaq and ensure that the same are being implemented at site in letter and spirit.




iii. Location of Sampling Points for Internal Monitoring

Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid desired that DESCON indicate the Sampling Point locations for

the Internal Monitoring carried out every month in the monthly environmental report.

iv. Employment Record:

Mr. Aqeel informed that the Man-Power strength on January 21, 2016 stood at 2388 out

of which about 60% was based on local employment (including Districts of Gujranwala &

Gujrat).

v. Meetings with Govt. Officers / Section -4 / Reporting of social impact / Public Consultations

Syed Raza Mashhadi Sr. Sociologist SMEC and Mr. Hamid Cheema Social Enumerator

SMEC informed the meeting participants that they had met the A.C Wazirabad & ADC

(Additional Deputy Collector) Gujranwala about the application of Section -4 for the

acquisition of land i.e. 53 canals’ for LCC. During the Meeting it was disclosed that the approval for Section-4 has been accorded by the competent authority.

Malik Pervaiz however desired Syed Raza Mashhadi to share his “Monthly Social Report” with with him as well as Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid for proper inclusion / projection

of their work.

vi. Trainings

It was informed by Mr. Aqeel that the trainings in the month of January, 2016 included

Emergency Response Plan, Scaffolding Erections, Electrical Hazards, HIV etc. it was

also disclosed DESCON has a new medical doctor at site.

It was desired by Malik Perviaz that the said training should be shared with Consultant’s staff. Mr. Tariq Jan may be invited to training sessions & social staff for training like HIV

Aids etc.

vii. Mechanical Workshop

It was desired by Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid that Mr. Tariq Jan would visit the Mechanical

Workshop located at Eminabad near Gujranwala and verify the compliance by the

Contractor for the observations already made.

(f) Visits to the Work Sites

The EPRM Session was followed by a visit to the Construction site on the New Barrage.




It was encouraging to see that the work was being carried out in full swing with the

workers observing compliance of the PPE’s (Personal Protection Equipment).

At the Site, the visiting team met Mr. Javed Construction Manager & showed their

general appreciation at the smooth pace of the work.

(g) Meeting with R.E. Mr. Zafar

A meeting with RE Incharge was carried out in his new Office (located near Irrigation

Rest house) and discussed the issue of replacement of the Senior Environmentalist,

Tree Plantation Plan, Waste Water Drain repair etc.

The RE assured the visiting team of his full co-operation about those and other relevant

issues.

The visiting team returned to Lahore around 06.30 p.m via the same route, while the fog

level had really intensified with minimum visibility.

Report written by Engr. Anwar H. Mujahid Jan 22, 2016

New Khanki Barrage Construction Project (NKBP) Annexure IX PMO Barrages



Annexure IX

Good Practices at NKBP and lessons learnt




GOOD PRACTICES IN ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD MANAGEMENT

The overall responsibility for the implementation of the Environmental Management Plan of New Khanki Barrage rests with the Head PMO (Project Management Office) alongwith the assistance of Environment & Social Unit (ESU) of PMO. The ESU consists of Director Environment / Social, Deputy Director Environment, Deputy Director Sociology etc. The Construction Supervision Consultant’s (Messers SMEC International & its joint venture partners) Environmental Team consists of an Environmental Specialist assisted by a Senior Environmentalist & Safety Inspector to monitor the environmental performance of the Contractor and the environmental aspects of the project activities including any health & safety related issues. The Contractor i.e. DESCON is responsible for execution of the construction activities and environmental protection through his staff which includes a full time HSE Manager, HSE Executive and an Environmentalist . One of the crucial achievements of any organization and/or Project entities is the development of the basic documents for running its business/ day to day operation. Keeping the ADB safeguards 2009 and SIA of the New Khanki Barrage Project, the following documents have been prepared utilizing a team work approach and after thorough review by the Supervisory Consultants.

i. Site Specific Environmental management Plan (SSEMP)

ii. HSE-Health Safety and Environment Plan

iii. TMP-Site Specific Traffic Management Plan

iv. Solid Waste Management Plan

v. Initial Environmental Screening Report of LMB (Left Marginal Bund) Road

vi. Initial Environmental Screening Report of Chanawan Road

vii. Site Specific EMP of LMB & Chanawan Road

viii. Site Specific EMP of Mechanical Workshop (at Emin Abad Gujranwala)

ix. Initial Environmental Screening of Auxiliary Building Works

The implementation of above documents and their provisions has been very instrumental in guiding the activities of the Contractor DESCON and its staff / sub-contractors in streamlining their activities in an environmental friendly manner. 2. Regular inspections & reviews

A full time Senior Environmentalist and HSE Inspector are posted by the Supervisory Consultants at site to supervise and guide the Contractor in carrying out their operation in an environmentally sound manner and in accordance with the approved SSEMP. The Site Staff of Supervisory Consultant is assisted and guided by an experienced Environmental Specialist who keeps continuous contact with the site supervisory staff through internet/ telephone as well as by making frequent field trips to the site from time to time. (each field trip is followed by a Field Trip Report consisting of major observations during the site visit and recommended actions). This model of operation has provided a sound basis for the working of the Environmental Team of the Consultants as well as necessary support to the Contractor and his staff.




3. Health, Safety and well-being of the workers and employees at the New Khanki

Barrage Project

The health, safety and well-being of the workers at NKB Project has been the corner stone of the Environmental Policy of the Project. For example the Contractor was advised to arrange for both the heating and cooling facilities for the labourers at the labour camp during the winter and the summer seasons respectively. Similarly the food quality provided to the labourers is checked by occasional visits to the Canteens of the Labour Mess and by both the PMO and Supervisory Consultants staff actually taking their lunch/ dinner alongwith the labourers at the Labour Camp. Continuous reminders are sent to the Contractor to direct both their staff & their Sub-contractor(s) staff to wear the PPE’s (Personal Protection Equipment) etc & to keep all available emergency facilities at site including deputation of a fulltime medical doctor at site and first aid kits, etc. 4. Holding of EPRMs

The Environmental Progress Review Meetings are held at least once a month at Khanki Barrage to review & discuss the environment & safety related issues which are participated by the representatives of the PMO, Supervisory Consultants and the Contractor DESCON. These EPRMs have been found to be very helpful in providing an opportunity for open discussion and facilitating future line of action about various desired actions and activities by all the stakeholders of the NKB Project. 5. Public Consultation

Public Consultations have also been made on several issues related to various environmental/ social issues. For example, a sensitive issue of the “relocation of a grave “ from the Coffer Dam downstream of River Chenab was handled very amicably by mutual discussion with the local religious notables & community members. Similarly when a complaint of “dust” was received from the community living on “Chanawan Road (undergoing reconstruction)”, the Contractor was immediately asked for corrective action resulting into the submission of a “Water Sprinkling Frequency Chart” by the Contractor; the effective implementation & supervision of which ensures the dust abatement in the Project Area. 6. Lessons learnt & Recommendations

i. A team work approach should be adopted for enforcement of various safeguards/

environmental protection measures.

ii. “Patient persuasion” and creation of necessary awareness is required including change of “mindset” to convince the Contractor / Sub-Contractor’s labour about the use of PPE’s etc (especially keeping in view the severe weather conditions etc).

iii. A visionary & forward looking approach is needed to deal with emergency situations like

the timely evacuation of labourers and staff from the Labour Camps during the

September, 2014 flood, which saved valuable human lives.




iv. Resettlement issues etc should preferably be dealt with before actual construction starts

to avoid unnecessary delays in the implementation of the Project.

New Khanki Barrage Construction Project (NKBP) Annexure X PMO Barrages



Annexure X

Complaints register




Complaint Register for Project (NKBP)

Sr# Name of complainant Date

Contact Number Issue /Location

Status of Complaint

Date of Completion Remarks

1 Imtiaz Ahmed 10/2/2014

3237476606 Demand for Culverts at Chanawan Road

Solved 17/2/2015

2 Zubair Ahmad 1/1/2015 3026262531

Demand for Culverts/186+36 and 192+32 /Chanawan Road Solved 5/1/2015

3 Mansoor Warraich 10/1/2015 3009806351

Demand for Culverts134+71/Chanawan

Road Solved 17/1/2015

4 Khizar Hayat 5/1/2014 3046205578

Demand for Culverts/115+70Chanawan


5 Naseem Hussain 10/12/2014 3015564233

Demand for Culverts/84+93/Chanawan


6 Master

Shafqat Ali 15/12/2014 3456498530

Demand for Culverts/56+37/Chanawana


7

Farooq Akbar

Cheema 14/10/2014 3216273305 Increase the rate of land /LCC In Process Section V

in process

8

Dr. Azhar Iqbal

Cheema 26/12/2014 3338402054 Small Bridge /Gunayanwala

to Kot Jaffar Road In Process

Drawings

are yet to

be

received




9

Rana Muhammad

Khan 1/12/2014 Demand for Culverts/19+200/

Chanawan Road 21+150 In Process In Process

at PMO

10

Dr. Azhar Iqbal

Cheema Repeated

App 3338402054 No 8 Applicaton Repeated. In Process As above

11

Ghulam Sarwar

Cheema 12/4/2015 3036786566 Demand for

Culverts/Chanawan Road Solved 19/04/2015

12

Head Mistress

Girls School 21/05/2015 Play Ground/ Khanki In Process

In process

at PMO &

Consultan

t

13 Ghulam Rasool 16/5/2015 3456596818

Cemented Ramp & Soling /LMB Road In Process

In process

at PMO &

Consultan

t

14

Farooq Akbar

Cheema 21/5/2015 3216273305 Drainage of flood

water/Chanawan Road In Process

In Process

at RE

Preparatr

oy Desk

15 Umer Hayat 14/5/2015 3216273305 Demand for

Culverts/Chanawan Road In Process In process

at PMO

16

Hafiz SaifUllah Chatta 8/6/2015 3022786127

Speed Breaker/ Footpath /Chanawan Road In Process

In process

at PMO

17

Muhammad Aslam

Randhawa 9/6/2015 3066282001 Outlet /Chanawan Road In Process In process

at PMO




18

Haji Amjad Pervaiz

Randhawa 8/6/2015 3022786127 Repair the old bridge

/Chanawan Road In Process In process

at PMO

19 Pervaiz

Iqbal Bhatti 7/6/2015 3212332348 Repair the old

bridge/Chanawan Road In Process In process

at PMO

20 XEN

Irrigation 9/6/2015 3455810002 Boundary wall / Play

Ground/Irrigation Colony Approved by

PMO

In Process

with

Consultan

t

21

Master Nasir

Mahmood 6/4/2015 3002786400 Change the location of

culvert/Chanawan Road Solved 13/04/2015

22

Waqas Chatta

Advocate 11/4/2015 Court Case /Chanawan Road Solved 17/04/2015

Withdraw

n by

applicant

23 SDO

Headworks 9/7/2015 Breakage of High Level

Channel Solved 11/7/2015

24 Umer Hayat 7/7/2015 3086464171 Hurdle on Chanawan Road In Process In Process

at PMO

25

Farooq Akbar

Cheema 14/7/2015 3216273305 Drainage of Rain water from

crops Solved 17/7/2015

26 Amanat Ali 22/7/2015 Standing Rain Water in

Colony Solved 23/7/2015

27 SDO

Headworks 28/7/2015 Breakage of High Level

Channel Solved 29/7/2015

28 Syed Sibt-E-Hassan 19/11/2015 3006273305

Boundary wall of New Irrigatoin Colony

Meeting called upon In Process




29

Hafiz SaifUllah Chatta 10/9/2015

0302-2786127 Irrigation Water issue

Meeting on 12/2/2016

30

Farooq Akbar

Cheema 27/11/2015 3216273305 Earthfilling of the Pond In Process In Process

31

Farooq Akbar

Cheema 28/11/2015 3216273305 Water level issue of Knaki

village In Process In Process

32 Ghulam Rasool 25/1/2016 Demand of paved path In Process

33 Johar

Sarwar 1/2/2016 0302-

8488888 Demand of Play Ground In Process

34

Safdar Mumtaz Sandhu 2/2/2016 3009622355 Demand of Mosque & Park In Process

35

Farooq Akbar

Cheema 31/03/2016 3216273305 Demand of culvert In Process

36

Muhammd Hanif 7/4/2016

demand of path from LMB road In Process

37

Muhammad Nazim 20/05/2016 Demand of paved path In Process

38

Muhammad Hanif

Saleemi 3/6/2016 3216273305 road level and culverts In Process

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