E4075 V9
Road Maintenance Fund (RMF)
Axle Weigh Stations ESMP
Road Assets Management Project (RAMP)
AL ALAMSITE- ADEN GOVERNORATE
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Republic of Yemen
Ministry of Public Works and Highways
ROAD MAINTENANCE FUND
Road Asset Management Project
Executive Summary of ENVIRONMENTAL AND
SOCIAL
MANAGEMENT PLAN
PROJECT:
CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR AXEL LOAD STATIONS.
II- AL ALAM SITE - ADEN GOVERNORATE
April- 2014
Prepared by: RMFIU
Republic of Yemen
Ministry of Public Works & Highways (MPWH)
Rural Report
For
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‫)‪Road Maintenance Fund (RMF‬‬
‫‪Axle Weigh Stations ESMP‬‬
‫)‪Road Assets Management Project (RAMP‬‬
‫‪AL ALAM SITE- ADEN GOVERNORATE‬‬
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Road Maintenance Fund (RMF)
Axle Weigh Stations ESMP
Road Assets Management Project (RAMP)
AL ALAM SITE- ADEN GOVERNORATE
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) study contains the results of the
environmental and social impact assessment undertaken for the construction and operation of Al
Alam axel load station – Aden governorate. This sub-project is part of the Road Maintenance
Fund (RMF), financed under the Road Asset Management Project (RAMP). This ESMP report
complies with the Bank’s Environmental and Social Policies and the Relevant Yemen
Regulations. Due to the limited scale of the project and scope of work, the project is classified as
category B.
The ESMP document identifies and assesses the environmental and social risks and impacts of
the project. In addition, the report determines the necessary mitigation measures and
summarizes the necessary management and monitoring plans to ensure that impacts are dealt
with and mitigation measures are followed during the project activities. The environmental and
social review guidelines stipulated in the OP 4.01, impact screening and scoping checklists, and
consultations with the PAPs were the main tools used during the preparation of this ESMP
report.
Axel load stations are located at the bottleneck points on the national road network to control
vehicle loads. Operation of the axel stations will prevent damages to roads by overloaded
vehicles, facilitate good conditions of roads, and increase its lifetime.
The land for Axel load stations was transferred officially free of charge on the 12th of October
2003 by the Aden governorate to the RMF (see the transfer agreement in Annex 1). The project
site surrounding land is also owned by the government. The land is free from any
squatters/encroachers and no claims or complaints have been recorded since 2003. Hence, the
Bank Policy on Involuntary Resettlement OP 4.12 is not triggered.
Al Alam Axel load station is a small project with the estimated cost of civil works of
240,000US$. It is located in a remote area on Aden – Mukalla coastal road. The passengers
service center, an industrial plant and a security military point are located 100 – 150m from the
project site.
Construction of the Al Alam axel station may have minor direct negative environmental and
social impacts. However, the expected long-term positive impacts are very high due to
maintaining good road conditions and increased lifetime of roads.
Keeping the current situation without axle load control may have many significant irreversible
negative impacts on roads and socio-economic issues, such as:
 Damages to roads, bridges and culverts.
 Damages of vehicles.
 Accidents due to difficulty to control over loaded vehicles, articulated type in particular.
This report is based on data collection field visit and prediction of the possible impacts
according to environmental and social scoping matrix (Leopold matrix). The identified impacts
are expected to have minor and temporary effect during the construction phase and almost no
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Road Maintenance Fund (RMF)
Axle Weigh Stations ESMP
Road Assets Management Project (RAMP)
AL ALAM SITE- ADEN GOVERNORATE
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effect during the maintenance work. No major potential environmental impacts are expected,
but only minor impacts associated with site preparation, earth works, waste generation, traffic
and safety which are localized and reversible. The potential negative impacts of attention are:
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Increased level of noise and dust nuisance during the preparation of site, excavation, paving
and trucking materials as heavy machinery will be involved in the construction works.
Generation, temporary storage and disposal of construction waste and domestic waste from
the labor camp. These may cause dust emissions, erosion, littering, damage to soil.
Contamination of soil and groundwater by stored fuel, lubricants, paints; and refueling of
vehicles.
Safety of labor during the construction phase in site and around it.
The positive impacts of attention during the construction phase are the local employment
opportunities, which offer the local community the chance to enhance their income level.
The mitigation measures are proposed to address the potential negative impacts. These include:
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Storage of fuel and lubricants in sealed containers.
Refueling of diesel and oil should be conducted only on sealed areas to avoid
contamination.
Spraying of water during excavation, site preparation and paving works.
Restriction of earthworks during strong wind periods.
Restriction of use of noisy equipment to the daytime business hours.
To enhance positive impacts during construction phase related to the preparation of site,
excavation and paving, a clause in the bidding documents on equal opportunities should be
introduced and implemented. The estimated total cost of implementing the mitigation measures
is expected to reach USD 3,500.
Environmental and social monitoring plan was prepared to specify monitoring arrangements,
frequency and responsibilities. The plan will allow effective monitoring of the contractor’s
performance against the environmental and social mitigation measures. It is envisaged that the
monitoring activities will be carried out by monitoring specialist that will devote about 20% of
his time to monitoring compliance of the Al Alam Weigh Station with the ESMP. The expected
monitoring costs will include also vehicle, fuel and camera. They are expected to reach about
USD 3,000.
Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) table was prepared to summarize the
finding of the study including the key impacts, mitigation of negative impacts and enhancement
of positive impacts. The Environmental and Social Mitigation Measures and Monitoring
Activities, during construction phase, are shown in table (1-1) and table (1-2) below.
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Road Maintenance Fund (RMF)
Axle Weigh Stations ESMP
Road Assets Management Project (RAMP)
AL ALAM SITE- ADEN GOVERNORATE
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Table (1-1) Summary of General Mitigation Measures applicable to the Environmental
and Social Management Plan during construction of Al Alam axel load station.
Environmental
and social aspects
Physical aspects
Impacts
- Import soil from authorized borrow-pit
- Maintain earth work and open cuts wet by water
Soil erosion,
spraying
degradation of
- Planting and Vegetation.
agricultural soil and
- Adequate surface water drainage from site.
landscape
- Storage and refueling of diesel and oil should be
conducted only on paved and sealed areas.
- Storage of fuel, lubricants, paints and solvents in
Pollution of
sealed containers.
groundwater
- Storage and refueling of diesel and oil should be
conducted only on paved and sealed areas.
- Spraying of water during excavation and site
Deterioration of air preparation works.
quality by dust
- Restriction to works during strong wind periods.
emissions
- Covering of vehicles carrying fine grade
materials
- Limiting working hours to the day time business
hours.
Noise pollution
- Use of well maintain equipment.
Storage and
disposal of
construction and
domestic waste
Ecological aspects
Damages to
Ecosystem
Restriction of
socio-economic
activities
Social aspects
Mitigation measures
- Storage and disposal of construction and
domestic waste in specially designated areas
agreed with the local communities.
- Provision of water container and sanitation
facilities for contractor camp.
- Avoid damage to flora and fauna by machinery
and workers.
- Planting of vegetation.
- Works shall be limited to within 10-20m from the
beach edge, avoiding interference with sea beach.
- Field survey of the coastal ecosystem adjacent to
the site.
- Shortening the construction works period
- Provision of work opportunities for the local
community.
- Maintain good cooperative relation with the local
community.
- Application of Chance Find Procedures to assess
requirements and propose mitigation (Annex 2).
- Compliance with contract General Health,
Safety, and Environment Regulations.
- Traffic management, speed control, warning
Safety, Accidents
signs, etc.
and injuries
- Provision and use of personal protective
equipment to workers
- Safety plan, including emergency action plan.
Generation of local Enhance positive impacts by providing job
employment
opportunities to local population.
Total expected mitigation costs:
5
Implementation
responsibility
Cost
Contractor in
coordination with
the Supervising
Consultant
Will be part of
the contract.
Additional
expected cost:
USD 500
Contractor in
coordination with
the Supervising
Consultant
Contractor in
coordination with
the Supervising
Consultant
Contractor in
coordination with
the Supervising
Consultant
Contractor in
coordination with
the Supervising
Consultant
Contractor in
coordination with
the Supervising
Consultant
Contractor in
coordination with
the Supervising
Consultant
RE, Contractor,
Beneficiary
Committee,
GOAMM
(Contractor/Project)
Contractor in
coordination with
the Supervising
Consultant
RMFIU
USD 500
Will be part of
the contract.
Additional
expected cost:
USD 300
Will be part of
the contract.
Bidders will cost
this item in their
bids.
Will be part of
the contract.
Additional
expected cost:
USD 1,000
Will be part of
the contract.
Additional
expected cost:
USD 1,000.
None
None
Will be part of
the contract.
Additional
expected costs:
USD 500
None
USD 3,500
Road Maintenance Fund (RMF)
Axle Weigh Stations ESMP
Road Assets Management Project (RAMP)
AL ALAM SITE- ADEN GOVERNORATE
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Table (1-2) Summary of General Monitoring activities applicable to the Environmental
and Social Management Plan during construction of Al Alam axel load station.
Environmental
& social aspects
Indicator
Monitoring activities
-Site inspection and photographic
documentation of excavation,
earthwork and land disturbing
activities.
-Photographic documentation of
planting and re-vegetation activities
Physical aspects
- Visual observation and
photographic documentation of
equipment induced emissions and
Deterioration of
dust clouds during excavation
air quality by dust
activities
emissions
- Site supervision/inspection and
documentation to ensure compliance
with the noise mitigation measures
Soil erosion,
degradation of
agricultural soil
and landscape
Ecological
aspects
Implementation
responsibility
Cost
Once before
E&S specialists,
commencement
RMFIU
Once during
construction
Once after
completion
Once during earth Ditto
works.
Once during asphalt
works.
On any complaint.
Once during site
Ditto
- Site inspection and photographic
preparation and once
documentation of excavation and re- during planting
planting activities
activities
Damage to
vegetation and
animals
Once before
commencement
- Site inspection and documentation Once during
of community activities nearby site. construction
Once after
completion
In case of chance
Follow the chance find procedures. finds
Ditto
Ditto
Storage and
disposal of
construction and
domestic waste
- Checking records of solid and
liquid waste generation from
construction, machinery and labor
camp.
- Inspection and photographic
documentation of waste storage and
disposal sites.
- Consultation with the local
community.
Safety, accidents
and injuries
- Inspection and photographic
documentation
- Maintaining a record of injuries and
accidents specifying cause and
location
Restriction of
socio-economic
activities
Social aspects
Frequency
Continuous:
monthly
E&SU
Cost of hiring
monitoring
specialist (20%
of time input),
vehicle, fuel and
camera.
Equivalent of
USD 3,000
Continuous monthly Ditto
Continuous monthly Ditto
Generation of
-Inspection of records of locally
local employment hired employees
Total expected costs of monitoring activities:
6
USD 3,000