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1 Location Impacts
1.1 Location impacts pertain to siting of facilities and improvements within the boundaries of the Pong Wetland and the islands, the Masroor temple monument complex and other cultural heritage destinations
Permanent Moderate √ √ √ √ √ √ Location of the subprojects within protected areas as the Pong Wetland sanctuary shall be finalized in conformity to the provisions in the management plan. The proposed interventions shall be mapped onto the plans of the management plan showing the zones, to ensure that there is conformity with the management plan.
Siting of the components and planning of construction activities will be worked out to avoid sensitive ecological (in case of Pong - the key areas for bird habitats, areas for conservation, islands, and other vegetated areas) and cultural resource areas. Within radii of 100m and 300m from the “protected property” are designated as “protected area” and “controlled area” respectively. No development activity (including building, mining, excavating, blasting) is permitted in the “protected area” and development activities likely to damage the protected property are not permitted in the “controlled area” without prior permission of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) if the site/remains/ monuments are protected by ASI or the State Department of Archaeology if these are protected by the State.
Along other significant tourist destinations, the siting of components will be in line with the master plan for the respective
destination.
All construction activities will minimize the clearance of trees wherever practicable.
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1.2 Impacts on archaeological remains, if any, due to siting of project components in and around the protected monuments as the Masroor rock temples.
Permanent Major √ √ An archaeological survey by the ASI will be carried out at the proposed site, on the request of the State Tourism Department, to confirm non-existence of any remains, in the proposed site. In the event of the survey indicating any presence of
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archaeological remains, an alternative location shall be identified in the vicinity, or the design of the proposed facility be modified to ensure no impact on the archaeological remains.
Construction and excavation activities in prohibited and protected areas around the ASI monument shall be undertaken only after obtaining the necessary permits and clearances in accordance with the terms and conditions of a licence granted under rule 13 of the Archaeological rules. 1.3 Lack of sufficient planning to
assure long term sustainability of the improvements and ensure protection of the assets created and the architectural character of the surroundings.
Permanent Major √ √ √ √ √ In accordance with the provisions in the subproject selection criteria, the subproject design shall include adequate provisions for ensuring effective maintenance and protection of the assets created so as to ensure the long term sustainability of the sites.
The designs will be worked out and implemented in accordance with the provisions. Further, the design guidelines for the project components will strictly conform to Himachal architecture.
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2 Design and pre-construction Impacts 2.1 Layout of components to avoid
impacts on sensitive areas
Permanent Major √ √ √ √ √ √ The project components (location of tourist information centre, parking, road
alignment, locations where the toilet blocks, provision of water supply to tourists, parking, footpaths, signage, etc.) siting shall avoid impacts on Pong wetland and Masroor temples /monument. Access roads to the construction sites shall be worked out to ensure minimal impacts.
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2.2 Slope stability related issues
Permanent
Moderate √ √ √ √ Along areas vulnerable to slope failures and along steep stretches, the designs of subproject components shall include slope
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protection measures for uncovered slopes as pitching, vegetation, benching, etc. 2.3 Increased storm water runoff
from alterations of the site’s natural drainage patterns due to landscaping, excavation works in the periphery of the wetland, construction of parking lots, and addition of paved surfaces.
Permanent
Moderate √ √ √ √ √ Design of proposed components will enable efficient drainage of the sites and maintain natural drainage patterns.
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2.4 In areas of shallow water table, ensure that the septic tanks developed, do not impact the ground water quality
Permanent Moderate √ √ √ √ √ At locations with shallow water table, the design of the septic tanks shall be done to ensure that there is a difference of at least 1.5m between the bottom bed of the septic tank and the maximum ground water level, to avoid any contamination of ground water.
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2.5 Selection of materials and construction technologies, if not carefully chosen, will adversely impact the aesthetic appeal of the destinations
Permanent Moderate √ √ √ √ Designs to be worked out in such a manner that exposed steel and concrete structures are avoided. The design brief for all components proposed will strictly conform to the Himachal architecture. The usage of construction machinery within the existing premises will be disallowed, except for handheld equipments, if necessary. Any new landscaping elements will only utilize native species to protect local biodiversity
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2.6 Integration of energy efficiency and energy conservation programs in design of subproject components
Permanent Low √ √ √ √ The detailed designs for the subproject components shall ensure that energy efficiency
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3 Pre-construction Activities by Contractor 3.1 Construction Camps –
Location, Selection, Design and Layout
Temporary Moderate √ √ √ √ √ The construction camps will be located at least 1000m away from eco-sensitive zones (the boundaries of the Pong
Sanctuary and Masroor temples) and 500m away from settlements.
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The construction camps including sanitation facilities, shelter, canteen, first aid, health care, day crèche facilities must be adequately drained, and must not be subject to periodic flooding, nor located within 300 feet of swamps, pools, sink holes or other surface collections of water unless such water surface can be subjected to mosquito control measures. The camps must be located such that the drainage from and through the camps will not endanger any domestic or public water supply. All sites must be graded, ditched and rendered free from depressions such that water is adequately drained and stagnation is avoided from becoming a nuisance.
3.2 Defining of construction/work areas on ground, for activities within 200m of the boundaries of the protected areas and archaeological monuments
Temporary Moderate √ √ √ √ Construction work area will be demarcated on ground. Free-standing fencing will be erected in advance of construction works to protect the Monuments and known
archaeological features near to the construction footprint and any working areas.
No construction works, storage of materials be allowed within 100 m of the boundaries of such protected/sensitive areas. Planning of works to ensure that no entry shall be allowed by
employees/construction/site workers to the protected areas during the construction period to limit disturbance impacts on the associated habitats and fauna.
Monuments /archaeological remains will be avoided during construction works by marking out the areas on ground.
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3.3 Circulation plan during construction in the tourist destinations and temples
Temporary Moderate √ √ Prior to commencement of site activities and mobilization on ground, the Contractor will prepare and get approved by the Engineer, circulation plan during construction for safe passage of
tourists/pilgrims during construction stage, including development of alternative access routes, traffic regulations, signages, etc., during construction.
The Contractor with support of the PIU will carry out dissemination of these
information and circulation plan at key entry points to the respective destinations.
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3.4 Site clearance activities, including delineation of construction areas
Temporary Moderate √ √ √ √ √ √ The commencement of site clearance activities will be undertaken with due permission from the Environment Specialist of the DSC consultant to minimize
environmental impacts.
All areas used for temporary construction operations will be subject to complete restoration to their former condition with appropriate rehabilitation procedures.
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3.5 Drinking water availability and water arrangement
Temporary Major √ √ √ √ √ √ The contractor will be responsible for arrangement of water in every workplace at suitable and easily accessible place for the whole construction period. Sufficient supply of cold potable water to be provided and maintained. If the drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply then, storage tanks will be provided.
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3.6 Identification of disposal sites Permanent Major √ √ √ √ Location of disposal sites will be finalized by the Environmental Specialist of the DSC and he will confirm that: disposal of the material does not impact natural drainage courses or surface water bodies or low lying areas and that no endangered / rare flora is impacted by such materials
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3.7 Ensure waste management is addressed in design
Temporary Major √ √ √ √ √ √ Environmental specialist to work with local body to design improved waste
management plan for site. 4 Construction Impacts
4.1 Improper stockpiling of construction materials cause impacts starting from obstruction of drainage, disturbance/ safety hazard to tourists, etc.
Temporary Moderate √ √ √ √ √ Due consideration will be given for material storage and construction sites such that it doesn’t cause any hindrance to tourists movement within the site. Stockpiles will be covered to protect from dust and erosion.
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4.2 Quarry / Borrow pits Operations
Permanent Moderate √ √ √ √ Adequate safety precautions will be ensured during transportation of quarry material from quarries to the construction site. Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. Operations to be undertaken by the contractor as per the direction and satisfaction of the Engineer.
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4.3 Stripping, stocking and preservation of top soil
Permanent Moderate √ √ √ √ √ The topsoil from borrow areas, areas of cutting and areas to be permanently covered (proposed site for information centre and other tourism infrastructure and from the road alignment) will be stripped to a specified depth of 150mm, translocated and stored in stockpiles.
The stockpile will be designed such that the slope does not exceed 1:2 (vertical to horizontal). Stockpiles will not be surcharged or otherwise loaded and multiple handling will be kept to a minimum to ensure that no compaction will occur. The stockpiles will be covered with gunny bags or tarpaulin. It will be ensured by the contractor that the topsoil will not be unnecessarily trafficked either before stripping or when in stockpiles. Such stockpiled topsoil will be returned to cover
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the disturbed area and cut slopes. 4.4 Soil Erosion Temporary Moderate √ √ √ √ Slope protection measures will be
undertaken along slopes of the parking area. The work will consist of measures as per design, or as directed by the Engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution.
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4.5 Blasting Permanent Moderate √ Except as may be provided in the contract or ordered or authorized by the Engineer, the Contractor will not use explosives. Where the use of explosives is so provided or ordered or authorized, the Contractor will comply with the requirements of the following Sub-Clauses of MoRTH 302 besides the law of the land as applicable. The Contractor will at all times take every possible precaution and will comply with appropriate laws and regulations relating to the import, handling, transportation, storage and use of explosives and will, at all times when engaged in blasting
operations, post sufficient warning flagmen, to the full satisfaction of the Engineer. The Contractor will at all times make full liaison with and inform well in advance and obtain such permission as is required from all Government Authorities, public bodies and private parties whomsoever concerned or affected or likely to be concerned or affected by blasting operations. Blasting will be carried out during fixed hours (preferably during mid-day), as permitted by the Engineer.
4.6 Soil and Water Pollution due to fuel and lubricants, construction waste
Temporary Moderate √ √ √ √ The fuel storage and vehicle cleaning area will be stationed such that water discharge does not drain into the water body. Soil and water pollution parameters will be
monitored as per monitoring plan.
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4.7 Siltation of water bodies due to spillage of construction wastes
Temporary Moderate √ √ Silt fencing to be provided at all water bodies near construction sites to prevent sediments from the construction site to enter into the watercourses. The number of units of silt fencing to be installed is to be decided by the engineer.
Haul roads on the site and approaches to the watercourse (or drains leading to watercourses) will be regularly cleaned to prevent the buildup of mud; areas of bare soil will be kept to a practical minimum to reduce silt runoff. No disposal of
construction wastes will be carried out into the river. Extraneous construction wastes will be transported to the pre-identified disposal site for safe disposal.
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4.8 Generation of Dust Temporary Moderate √ √ √ √ √ The contractor will take every precaution to reduce the levels of dust at construction sites to the satisfaction of the Engineer. All earthwork to be protected/covered in a manner acceptable to the satisfaction of the engineer to minimize dust generation. Clearance will be affected immediately by manual sweeping and removal of debris, or if so directed by the Engineer, the road surfaces will be hosed or watered using necessary equipment.
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4.9 Emission from Construction Vehicles, Equipment and Machinery
Temporary Moderate √ √ √ √ The discharge standards promulgated under the Environmental Protection Act, will be strictly adhered to. All vehicles, equipment and machinery used for construction will conform to the relevant Standard.
All vehicles, equipments and machinery used for construction will be regularly maintained to ensure that pollution emission levels comply with the relevant requirements.
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4.10 Noise from construction Equipments
Temporary Moderate √ √ √ √ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery will be regular and to the satisfaction of the Engineer, to keep noise from these at a minimum.
All vehicles and equipment used for construction will be fitted with exhaust silencers. During routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found to be defective will be replaced. Noise limits for construction equipment used in this project (measured at one metre from the edge of the equipment in free field) such as compactors, rollers, front loaders, concrete mixers, cranes (moveable), vibrators and saws will not exceed 75 dB (A).
Notwithstanding any other conditions of contract, noise level from any item of plant(s) will comply with the relevant legislation for levels of noise emission.
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4.11 Material Handling at Site Temporary Minor √ √ √ √ √ √ All workers employed on mixing asphaltic material, cement, lime mortars, concrete etc., will be provided with protective footwear and protective goggles. Workers, who are engaged in welding works, will be provided with welder’s protective eye-shields.
Workers engaged in stone breaking activities will be provided with protective goggles and clothing and will be seated at sufficiently safe intervals.
The use of any toxic chemical will be strictly in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. The Engineer will be given at least 6 working days notice of the proposed use of any chemical. A register of all toxic chemicals delivered to the site will be kept and maintained up to
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date by the Contractor. The register will include the trade name, physical properties and characteristics, chemical ingredients, health and safety hazard information, safe handling and storage procedures, and emergency and first aid procedures for the product.
4.12 Disposal of Construction Waste / Debris / Cut Material
Temporary Moderate √ √ √ √ √ Safe disposal of the bituminous wastes, extraneous material will be ensured in the pre-identified disposal locations. In no case, any construction waste will be disposed around the project road indiscriminately.
Cut material generated because of cutting of hill slopes will be utilized for construction of retaining walls, embankments and as filling material. Remaining material if any will be disposed off safely at the disposal sites.
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4.13 Safety Measures During Construction
Temporary Moderate √ √ √ √ √ √ Personal Protective Equipment for workers on the project and adequate safety measures for workers during handling of materials at site will be taken up. The contractor has to comply with all regulations regarding safe scaffolding, ladders, working platforms, gangway, stairwells, excavations, trenches and safe means of entry and egress.
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4.14 Risk caused by Force Majure Temporary Minor √ √ √ √ √ √ All reasonable precaution will be taken to prevent danger of the workers and the public from fire, flood, drowning, etc. All necessary steps will be taken for prompt first aid treatment of all injuries likely to be sustained during the course of work.
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4.15 Malaria Risk Temporary Minor √ √ √ √ √ √ The Contractor will, at his own expense, conform to all anti-malaria instructions given to him by the Engineer.
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4.16 Religious Structures Temporary Major √ √ √ √ All necessary and adequate care will be taken to minimize impact on cultural properties. No work will spill over to these properties, premises and precincts. Access to such properties from the road will be maintained clear and clean.
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4.17 Chance finds of
archaeological Property / remains
Temporary Moderate √ √ √ The contractor will take reasonable precaution to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and
damaging any such article or thing and will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the
Engineer’s instructions for dealing with the same, awaiting which all work will be stopped 100 m all directions from the site of discovery.
The Engineer will seek direction from Archaeologist at the Department of Archaeology before instructing the contractor to recommence work on the site.
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4.18 Clearing of Construction of Camps & Restoration
Temporary Major √ √ √ √ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineer. The plan is to