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Table of ContentsThe Project ABC3Project Objectives3International and Regional Conventions7Project Description7Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan8Conclusions and Recommendations9Project Background9The Process of Constructing a shopping Mall10Project Rationale11PROJECT DESCRIPTION16Project Activities.17Pre-Construction (Design) Phase17Construction Phase18Shopping mall construction18Communication and Safety Measures22PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT OF PROJECT SITE & ITS SURROUNDINGS30BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT36Flora and Fauna36SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT38CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT41POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS44EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS52MITIGATION MEASURES65ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLAN68DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSURE PLAN72Institutional Framework for Monitoring, Reporting & Supervision87CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS94Conclusions94Recommendations94

AbstractThe Management of ABC Limited wants to construct a Senior Mall in Noida that will be of international standards. Once build this will provide access to goods and services to tourist resort facilities as well as the residents of Noida and other surrounding towns .Noida is endowed with a lot of minerals and has got the potential for economic growth.

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Layout planning is deciding the best physical arrangement of all resources within a facility Facility resource arrangement can significantly affect productivity Two broad categories of operations: Intermittent processing systems low volume of many different products Continuous processing systems high volume of a few standardized products Four basic layout types consisting of: Process layouts - Group similar resources together Product layouts - Designed to produce a specific product efficiently Hybrid layouts - Combine aspects of both process and product layouts Fixed-Position layouts - Product is too large to move; e.g. a building Column Plan:-

Column: Your first plan is your most important plan Your first plan is most important for several reasons. First, individuals and teams learn the process of planning in the first year. The three planning teams created a great first-year plan which will resolve the major strategic challenges their organizations are facing. I would estimate that first-year process gets 60 to 70 percent of the strategy complete. In the second year, they will have greater process clarity (they can see it), which in turn leads to a more effective plan and execution. Having been through the process once, the team understands the entire process and can now focus all of their energy on updating their plan and strategy. As a result, they will experience a significantly higher level of success including record sales and profitability.The second reason is because many companies and individuals work a plan for two or three years. I established the vision and plan for my life eight years ago. Many of the core strategies that I developed for my businesses and my personal life are still key strategies today. Every year we update the strategy and establish annual goals with new action plans to work "on" the business, but many of the core strategies are still the same. Many components of your first-year plan can remain in place for the rest of your life.Your first plan is your most important plan because it is much easier to shape and update a strategy than it is to create the first one. In simple terms the second year, and annual plans thereafter, are much easier to develop and execute than the first. As a result, to experience your highest level of success you must persevere through the first-year planning process.I look back on those three planning teams and realize they did in fact get it. Not only did they get it, but now they see it and now are doing it. They're drinking the water, if you will. They are executing their most important plan their first one. Have you? Remember, those who plan profit.Steve Van Remotely is a professional speaker, strategist, adviser and author of "Stop Selling Vanilla Ice Cream. Contact him at steve@stopsellingvanillaicecream.com, or go to smadvisors.com or stopsellingvanillaicecream.com. His column runs the first Sunday of the month.

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Geographical Description:-Senior Mall 32, Noida, has been conceived at a strategic location, making it the obvious choice of more than 20 lakh people. The project offers lifestyle, entertainment, consumer durables and commodities.Location: Proximity to Golf Course, adjacent to sector 36 & 31.

New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, also known as Noida, is taken care by New Okhla Industrial Development Authority management. On April 17, 1976, Noida's administration came into existence. April 17 is celebrated as 'Noida Day'. During the Emergency in India in the year 1975-1977, this administration was set in order to bring a thrust of urbanization. Noida city was formed under the Act of UP Industrial Area Development. Noida also has a Film City with many media-Related companies present there.

Noida is situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh in its district Gautam Budh Nagar. The distance between Delhi and Noida is around 20 kilometres to southeast. The distance between Noida and the headquarter of the district Greater Noida is also about 20 kilometres to northwest and the distance between Noida and Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow is about 457 kilometres to northwest. Noida is encircled by the River Yamuna on west and south-west, the Delhi city on north and north-west, Ghaziabad and Delhi's cities on north-east, and river Hindon on the east, north-east and south-east. Noida comes under Yamuna River's catchment area, and is situated on an old river bed. The city's soil is considered rich and with characteristics of loam.

The administrative headquarter of the district is in Greater Noida, which is a nearby town. However, the District Magistrate (DM) of the district, who is the highest government official, is located in Noida. The Gautam Budh Nagar Lok Sabha constituency and Vidhan Sabha, which is the state assembly, constituency is in Noida. Among the National Capital Region, Noida is the 17th clean place in India. The National Capital Regions Gurgaon and Faridabad rank 87th and 237th respectively in India when it comes to cleanliness.

During summers, Noida's climate is very hot from March to June. The temperature varies from minimum of 23 degrees Celsius and the maximum of 45 degrees Celsius. During monsoons, the climate gets very hot and humid from mid-June to mid-September. Noida chilly winters are marked by the cold waves coming from the Himalayas. During the peak winter time, the temperatures can fall to as low as 3 to 4 degree Celsius. Noida also faced a lot of issues with smog and fog during this time. The city is covered by a dense fog, which reduces the visibility on streets, mostly in January.Noida has the Delhi Metro facility till the City Centre from Delhi and also to Vaishali. The Metro service in Noida started in November 12, 2009 (10 months in advance), due to the Commonwealth Games. Metro will further expand in Noida and will also cover Greater Noida.

Noida has three important expressways - DND Flyway, Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and Yamuna Expressway. DND Flyway connects Delhi and Noida in no time and is highly preferred by the office-goers. Yamuna Expressway connects Agra via Mathura to Noida. Recently, a lot of residential developments have been taking place in the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway's adjacent area. The city has access to DTC, UPSRTC and private buses. People can choose auto-rickshaws, cycle rickshaws or taxis for small-distance travel. However, Noida doesn't have direct rail connectivity. The railway stations can be accessed at nearby areas like Anand Vihar and Ghaziabad.

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The Project ABCABC Mall Limited, propose to establish a shopping mall in Noida Sector 7 ABC Mall Limited are a private property holding company, which was registered on the 16th of May 2012. ABC Mall Limited shareholders have a diversified portfolio throughout South Africa which includes offices, warehouses and shopping centers. In this regard, they have identified a piece of land in Noida of about 2.5 hectares as a possible site upon which to build a 1163m2 shopping mall. The proposed development introduces an iconic retail-centric mixed-use development with an international flavor, where people will experience an exclusive shopping environment, dine and socialize in an up market setting.The concept revolves around the construction of a multi-million dollar Shopping Mall Development facility with a final build-out of approximately 1163m2 in Noida. These premises lie at the junction of T-3 and president Avenue and can be accessed through the T-3 and President Avenue, and are directly opposite Noida Sector 7 Flats. The projected total cost of the whole development will be US $7 million. (US Dollar Seven million). The construction of the shopping mall will be done at once and is scheduled to commence in March 2013 with completion set for June 2015This anticipated project falls under the Second Schedule of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations of the Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act (EPPCA), and its various Instruments. Provided for under this Act is the requirement that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study be carried out for this and similar projects. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) of which this report is the main part, presents the findings of the EIA study to identify both positive and negative impacts together with recommendations to mitigate potential negative impacts and to enhance benefitsABC Mall Limited has appointed the consultant to undertake an EIA to comply with the Environmental Protection and Pollution Act of the Laws of India and subsequent Statutory Instrument No. 28 of 1997 (Environmental Impact Assessment) regulations

Project ObjectivesThe key objectives of this project are as follows:To increase shareholders wealth and value through profit generation by operating on a sound commercial basis. To offer a one stop shopping and entertainment experience for the people of Noida and surrounding areas. To provide a modern shopping and entertainment experience for international visitors to the city of Noida. To contribute towards the modernization of the city of Noida and support the increased affluence and spending resulting from the booming mining industry and its support sectors. To contribute in a limited way towards improving the quality of life for the people of Noida and surrounding areas by offering quality and international class shopping and entertainment facilities, and employment.We are convinced that this project will meet the above objectives once implemented and fully operational.LocationThe shopping mall will be situated in the central commercial business area; it will cover 23683m2 and the floor of about 11623m2. The shopping mall will be accessed from the president Avenue opposite Noida Sector 7 flats.Arc 1950 coordinatesEASTINGSNORTHINGS67795.1048564499.761677948.9728564621.367678035.8338564527.061677891.8928564410.419The ProponentABC Mall Limited is a private property holding company, which was registered on 16May 2012. ABC Mall Limited shareholders have a diversified portfolio throughout South Africa, which includes offices, warehouses and shopping centers. ABC mall shareholders have been managing a number of properties in Melrose, Johannesburg South Africa.Position Name Residential Postal Address Percentage shares

Director Rajarathnam Ravi Sankar Flat 1,2 Dolphin court, Delhi ,p.o box 110085,Rohini

Director Steven Bernard Herring Flat 9A-1st Floor, Boulevard, MetroGurgaon

Director Thirupathi RamalingaFlat 9A-2ndFloor, Boulevard, MetroGurgaon

SecretariesRajuram Acharya

Noida Corporate Services Limited4th Floor Compensation House Broad way P.O Box 110085Rohini

Total proposed project investment: US$ 7 MillionProposed Project Implementation Date: March, 2013CONTACT DETAILSName of Developer ABC Mall Limited4th Floor Compensension HouseAddress of Developer Broadway NoidaUPTelephone Number of Developer Tel +0112356464FAX 260 554554545Person Responsible for the project Steven Bernard HerringProject coordinator Charulata BhardwajEIA Legislative RequirementsAccording to the EMA of 2011, Section 3 (1) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, states that, a developer shall not implement a project for which a project brief or environmental impact statement is required under these Regulations, unless the project brief or the environmental impact statement has been concluded in accordance with these regulations and the India Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has issued a decision letter.ABC mall limited has commissioned this study as part of its corporate responsibility to comply with the prevailing environmental laws in India so that key environmental issues associated with the project are identified and suitable measures that can mitigate the potential adverse impacts are put in place.

International and Regional ConventionsProject DescriptionThe mall will have two landscaped courtyard spaces, which can be used for meetings, performances, or open market space hence enhancing social interaction. The courtyard also breaks the monotony of built up space and provide leisurely atmosphere. Surface parking of approximately 275 vehicles plus 43 taxis near the road will cater for vehicles. This wide separation of parking will provide convenient flow of vehicles.Subject to approval of this EIS by the ZEMA, project implementation is schedule to commence in the first quarter of 2013. Construction of the Shopping Mall will take approximately 3 years. Decommissioning and closure will depend on future economic and technological conditions over the life of the Project. Potential Impacts and Mitigating Measures The construction of the mall will be done on the virgin land. The Construction of the shopping mall is likely to cause an increase in a number of people as well as vehicular traffic. The major negative environmental impacts have been identified as: Biophysical Impacts Disfigurement to the project area due to construction activities Increased air pollution from increased vehicular traffic. Increased noise nuisance both during construction and operation phases Irreversible environmental destruction from construction activities such as deforestation, borrow pit digging and camping site for construction workers Disfigurement to the landscape from construction wastes and borrow pits River siltation from eroded soil and silt from increased run-off due to disturbance of sub-soil structure Oil and gasoline spills from construction equipment and plant maintenance activities Littering domestic refuse and sewerage waste from construction camps Increased particulate matter (diesel) and dust. Socio-economic Impacts: Increased access to tourist facilities General improvement in local livelihoods due to synergistic impacts of positive effects of the project Increase in revenue to local authorities and institutions from communications, land rates, licenses and personal levy Changed human settlement patterns due to increased population who may be attracted to the area Creation of employment opportunities during the construction and operation phase Increased trade opportunities in the community due to increased populationEnvironmental Management and Monitoring PlanAn Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan covering the construction and operational phases will be elaborated. The plan will comprises elements to be incorporated in the detailed design of the project. The responsibilities of the ABC Mall, the Contractor and of the various public authorities will be clearly defined. Environmental monitoring and enforcement will be stated along with the output from such monitoring activities. Monitoring responsibilities will be specified for the responsible authorities, ZEMA, the developer and the Contractor.The ABC TEAM The ABC team comprises the following experts:NAME POSITION

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Ravi PatelEnvironmental and Natural Resource specialist

Raj SinghaniaSocial Economist

Rahul OberoyCivil Engineering and Hydrology

Moin KhanStructural Engineering and Material Testing

Conclusions and RecommendationsThe findings from the study indicate that the socio-economic benefits of the construction of a shopping mall to the communities in the project area of influence outweigh the no-development scenario. The project is therefore being recommended for implementation provided that the recommended mitigating measures with the implementation of the Impact Mitigation Plan and Environmental Monitoring Plan are undertaken.Project BackgroundIndia has vast potential for sustainable economic development through effective exploitation of its natural resources. One of these areas is through the exploitation of its vast land resources through property development. The other is the naturally occurring Tourism potential. Both have greatly contributed to the creation of employment, foreign exchange, local economic growth, and improving of the aesthetics of the nation at large. With the growth of its fund and coupled with lack of assets in the market which could yield real rates of returns, ABC Mall Limited has decided to enhance its investments in property development for Commercial use on the Copperbelt Noida to be specific. Asa consequence, ABC Mall Limited is intending to construct a shopping mall that will be called ABC Mall of 32 shops covering about 11623m2. Therefore these EIS is prepared by the Consultants on behalf of the client ABC Mall.The Management of ABC Mall are the executing agency while the contractor will be responsible for the implementation of this project. The main objective of the construction of the shopping mall is to secure access to goods and services that are efficient in answering to peoples needs, thereby making a significant contribution to realizing and developing India 's economic potential. In addition to investment and wealth creation, was to add beauty to the city of Noida and bring vibrancy to the new and up and coming part of Noida destined to be a high end area.

The Process of Constructing a shopping MallThe process leading to final construction of the shopping mall works is organized under four main areas namely; preparatory works, organizing project implementation, approval and awarding of contracts and supervision of physical works. 1.1.1. Preparatory Works This include selection of the Mall, field assessment (Construction interventions, surveys, collection of data, etc), preparing improvements plans (preparing of technical specification, local maps and standard cross sections for works to be carried out and calculations of bill of quantities) preparation of EIA contract clauses. 1.1.2. Tendering Process This process involves invitation to tender, making tender documents available to pre-qualified or registered contractors, organizing pre-tender site visits, issuing tender notices, receipt and opening of tenders, tender evaluation, and contract negotiations and awarding of tenders. 1.1.3. Organizing Implementation of a Project This process involves giving notices to the contractor to commence work, liaising and reporting to the employer/ client and liaising with contractors on the work program and mobilization of staff, workers and equipment.1.1.4. Approval and Awarding of Contracts This process entails obtaining performance bond, insurance of work and workers, giving notice to contractor to take possession of site, obtaining contractors work program and mobilization of staff, workers and equipment. 1.1.5. Supervision of Physical Work This involves day to day monitoring of physical progress of the workers, application of conditions of contract, enforcement of specifications, measuring of works with contractors' representatives, quality control in form of materials testing at laboratory and on site, certification of work done, preparation of interim payment certificates, control of material and equipment on site, issuing of site instructions and variation orders and settlement of disputes (arbitration, conciliation, etc).Project RationaleNoida is experiencing a growing economy as reflected by the GDP rated at 5.4% in 2011 and is expected to grow in the coming years, and comparing favorably with general economic growth in the region. With a population currently estimated at 455.194, Noida has experienced rapid urbanization in recent years, which has resulted in demand for more modern infrastructure. The city is thus facing a number of challenges, which include inadequate parking, lack of appropriate accommodation, traffic congestion due to the increasing number of vehicles and overstretched designed traffic routes through the City Centre from north and southand the need to service expanding areas and new development nodes. These areas include: Sector 8, Sector 14, Sector 19, and Sector 21.There is an urgent need to address the inadequacies of existing infrastructure and to meet a growing demand for modern facilities in the office and retail market, the residential market and the hotel and hospitality industry as well as leisure market.The current situation obtaining in the property market in include1.4 Proposed location and site MAP The location plan as prepared by ABC mall Limited for this project is provide below:

The shopping mall will be situated in the central commercial business area; it will cover 23683m2 and the floor of about 11623m2.The shopping mall will be accessed from the president Avenue opposite Noida Sector 7flats.1.5 Project Objectives The key objectives of this project are as follows: To increase shareholders wealth and value through profit generation by operating on a sound commercial basis. To offer a one stop shopping and entertainment experience for the people of Noida and surrounding areas. To provide a modern shopping and entertainment experience for international visitors to the city of Noida. To contribute towards the modernization of the city of Noida and support the increased affluence and spending resulting from the booming mining industry and its support sectors. To contribute in a limited way towards improving the quality of life for the people of Noida and surrounding areas by offering quality and international class shopping and entertainment facilities, and employment. We are convinced that this project will meet the above objectives once implemented and fully operational.Objectives of the EIA As earlier stated, the study was carried out in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations to identify potential negative and positive impacts of the project and provide mitigation measures for negative impacts and enhancement measures for positive impacts respectively. We have provided mitigation measures to mitigate the negative impacts. We have also recommended enhancement plans to enhance positive impacts of the project. An environmental Management Plan has been presented in this report to provide clear steps designed to ensure focused implementation of the recommended mitigation and enhancement measures.We trust the information contained herein meets the requirement of the Environmental Council of India and warrants them to authorize the implementation of the KML project. Scope of the EIA To determine the environmental implications of the construction of the shopping mall, an EIA must be undertaken according to the Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations of 2011. ABC mall limited has identified a pieace of land for the construction of the shopping mall, which also encompasses an environmental impact assessment. The EIA will assess the impacts from the construction and evaluate the alternatives. The existing pieace of land has been included with a "zero-alternative", in case the construction on the proposed land does not take place. The EIA will determine whether the Construction of the shopping mall will have significant adverse or beneficial impacts on the environment during the construction phase and operational life of the mall, and it will also recommend measures for mitigation of negative environmental effects through the preparation of an environmental management and monitoring plan. The scope of the study is outlined in the Scoping Report and Terms of Reference (November 2012) as reviewed, commented and approved by the Environmental Council of India . The output from the EIA is this Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) comprising of an Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMP). Study Approach and Methodology The EIA process took place from October 2012 to November 2012, and involved the following steps:Review of the existing environmental information and legislation This included review of the Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act and its subsidiary legislation and other relevant Acts and international conventions. Initial environmental survey at the proposed Shopping mall

This task involved collecting data around the project areas and identifying areas requiring detailed investigations, which include sensitive areas. Scoping

The scoping exercise included consultative meetings and discussions with relevant government institutions at national, provincial and district level, local communities, representatives from NGOs and community based organizations and residents from communities around the project area. Letters stating the objectives of the project and requesting local participation and consultation in the process were also distributed. Responses from the consultations and discussions provided the relevant background information and helped identify major environmental concerns of the communities around the proposed shopping mall for the detailed EIA process. Identification of the magnitude and significance of the principal impacts

Impacts will be evaluated in terms of magnitude and significance. There are four groupings of impacts on the environment, which will be evaluated for the duration of the project namely; Physical environment Biological environment Socio-economic environment Cultural environment These impacts may be positive (beneficial) or negative (adverse) and will be classified as low, moderate or high to the extent their effects will be described quantitatively in terms of environmental costs and benefits. Effects may be direct or indirect, short term, intermediate or long term. The impacts will be assessed during the following stages of the project: Pre-Construction (Design) Phase Construction Phase Operational Phase

It will be important that the likely impacts are defined and evaluated at an early stage of the planning process. This was done through scoping the specific impacts and their implications which are pertinent to the shopping mall project so that alternatives can then be investigated and changes can be incorporated at the design stage. Other measures will also be identified which can be taken into account during design and construction phases that would enhance the environmental quality of the shopping mall. Identification of appropriate mitigation measures and/or design changes to eliminate or reduce the identified impacts

The mitigation measures will be considered to reduce the effect of the development on the surrounding environment. Wherever possible recommendations will be made to mitigate against impacts on the physical, biological, socio-economic environment and cultural environment. Formulation of an environmental management and monitoring plan

The report will include a plan for monitoring and implementation of mitigation measures during construction and operation. Mitigation plans should be included in the tender document to form part of the overall construction contract.PROJECT DESCRIPTIONProject Location The proposed project is located at the junction of T-3 and president Avenue in the central business area of Noida, a city on the NCR Province of India. The province has ten districts.The shopping complex will accommodate leisure, social and recreational facilities. These will include shopping, entertainment and administration area of 23683m2. This includes the parking space. The mall will be inter-linked by covered walkways. The small retail-shopping units will vary in size from 48m2 to 450m2. However, the areas can be adaptable to the required minimums required by the tenant. This also allows for a wide range of tenant mix and wide range of commodity. The shopping mall will have adequate provision for full service restaurants and pubs in the complex and provisions for coffee shops and business caf. A large super store of about 800m2 as one of the key tenants will be run by a recommended franchise that will allow for variety of commodities. This will be serviced from the back and fully house with administration offices, staff canteen kitchens and storage spaces. The mall will have two landscaped courtyard spaces, which can be used for meetings, performances, or open market space hence enhancing social interaction. The courtyard also breaks the monotony of built up space and provide leisurely atmosphere. Surface parking of approximately 275 vehicles plus 43 taxis near the road will cater for vehicles. This wide separation of parking will provide convenient flow of vehicles. Subject to approval of this EIS by the ZEMA, project implementation is schedule to commence in the first quarter of 2013. Construction of the Shopping Mall will take approximately 3 years. Decommissioning and closure will depend on future economic and technological conditions over the life of the Project. The project will consist of the following phases:- Phase 1 Site Preparation (Year 1), Phase 2 Construction (Year 1 Year 2), Phase 3 Operations (Year 2 Year 30), and Phase 4 Decommissioning and Closure (may not be done).Project Activities.1.1.23. Phases in Shopping mall constructionThe project is made up of four phases namely preparation, construction, operation and decommissioning phase. Each of the phases comprises a series of activities contributing to overall attainment of the project objectives. The activities involved in each phase are elaborated in the sections below. Pre-Construction (Design) PhaseThis phase involves carrying out a survey of the proposed shopping mall. Survey in this case refers to land investigations, drilling, measurements and pre-works examination of the site. To facilitate the development of a conceptual design an environmental impact assessment was undertaken and the key concerns from the study were taken into account in the design phase. The output from this phase is an environmentally friendly-engineered design for the shopping mall, which has to be implemented in the construction phase. Construction PhaseThe actual construction of the shopping mall will take place in the construction phase. The estimated shopping mall works will cover the following activities: Shopping mall constructionThe initial activities during this phase relating to construction management will include: Establishment of the construction Project Management Team (PMT). Establishment of a professional Site Inspection Team. Establish and agree management, inspection, and reporting procedure The Site Establishment will include the initial construction of the following facilities: Establishment of site management office and facilities. Maintenance workshop sheds and stores. Fuel depot / kerb site for the temporary fuel stocks for construction equipment Establishment of temporary services and builders supply i.e. water supply Establishment of temporary fencing around the site There will be labour camp on the project site, although security personnel will be accommodated on the site. Various plant and equipment to be used during the execution of civil works will include Graders Cranes Vibrators Rollers Water Trucks Bulldozers Front End Loader Generator Set 125 KVA 6m Containers Concrete Mixers Concrete Pokers Excavators Water Pumps Mechanical Tool Boxes Compressors Civil Plate Compactors x3 Pedestal Rollers Tipper Trucks 10 Ton Trucks 4 Construction activities will be repeated as required over the two phased Construction cycles. The main anticipated project construction activities that will have potential impacts on the environment are: a) Site Preparation and Leveling Initial site preparation will entail removal of the existing infrastructure, scarifying of topsoil and earthworks to establish the required levels. The project will be constructed by-and large on the existing level requiring minimal basic earthworks, which will minimise the need for filling of areas with laterite and aggregates. Earthworks will for the most part involve the use of heavy machinery such as bulldozers and graders. b) Construction of Roads and Drainage System Construction of the roads will involve earth moving and shaping of formation shoulders, and stabilization of the base with the piling, spreading and compaction of gravel and aggregate materials on the road.The entrance to the mall will be opposite Noida Sector 7flats on president avenue studies are underway to find the best way to incoparate the nearby existing public road network, a team of expertise from local authority and RATSA including RDA and the developer are yet to develop the traffic strategy Construction of a bitumen surface pavement will involve the spreading and compaction of aggregates and tar materials on the road. Construction of drainage will involve excavation and shaping of drains and soil compaction. Lined drains will require the preparing and pouring of concrete. c) Excavation and Foundations: This will involve the excavation of trenches for foundation strips for buildings and trenches for ground water storage tank water, and sewage reticulation system. The geotechnical survey of the site is indicative that the bearing capacities of soils are good and the foundation depth and design for the intended structures will not be complicate. This will be in accordance with local engineering standards. Construction of foundations will involve the compaction of underside of foundation trenches and Pouring and mixing of concreate d) Sub-structural works and Floor slabs This will involve block work, mixing, pouring and compaction of concrete, backfilling and compaction of material according to specifications. This sub structural works will include the laying of water and sewage reticulation pipes and underground electrical cables. e) Construction of Superstructures (shopping mall) This will involve: The preparing of mortar and concrete. Structural steel erection The laying of concrete block walls. Fixing of roofs. Erection of roof trusses. Installation of finishes and fixing electrical and plumbing fixtures and fittings. Landscaping f) Materials Mobilization, Handling and Storage This refers to the acquisition, delivery, and storage of materials required for construction works. Gravel, laterite, and stone aggregates will be acquired and transported to the site from ZEMA approved quarry sites within the Noida area. Provision will be made for bulk storage of materials such as sand, aggregate and laterite. Petroleum products, such as fuels (petrol/diesel), lubricating oils, hydraulic fluids and bitumen / asphalt mix will also be sourced. Only limited amounts of these materials will be stored on site as reliable supply sources will be within close proximity. A small fuel storage facility of capacity 1000 litres, will be established on site. Other materials that will be transported and stored include sand, cement and blocks,g) Maintenance of Machinery A temporary workshop facility will be constructed on site for the maintenance of construction vehicles and machinery. This will be combined with the fuel storage facility. h) Movement of Construction Traffic and Heavy Machinery Transportation of construction materials and waste to and from the site will involve the movement of heavy vehicles on access roads to the project site as well as within the site. Daily transportation of construction workers will also add to the volume of construction traffic to the site. Construction activities such as clearing, excavation, earth moving and mixing of concrete will involve the movement and operation of heavy plant and equipment on and around the site. i) Construction Workers Activities Although no labour camp is planned in the project area, social interaction activities will undoubtedly result between project workers and local communities. The project will as much as is possible hire labour from within local communities. Local market transactions will take place between construction workers and local communities. Casual sexual relationships may also result from interactions between workers and the community. A canteen will be established on site to cater for construction workers. The presence of construction workers will require the provision of water for food preparation and domestic purposes as well as the provision of sanitation and health services. j) Water Abstraction As mentioned earlier, water will be required for construction, workers domestic and dust suppression measures. Water will be abstracted from on site water system provided by ABC Water and Sewerage Company at a rate not exceeding 2.5 l/s.k) Waste Management Waste management during the construction phase will include: Provision of temporary workers sanitation. Collection and disposal of domestic waste at ZEMA approved disposal sites. Transportation and disposal of building waste and rubble. Collection and disposal of used oils / lubricants according to ZEMA Requirements and ERB standards Shopping Mall Design Parameters The mall will be a single level development covering 11623m2 of floor space catering for about 32 shop spaces. It will be fully enclosed and air-conditioned. It will have provision for four (4) anchor tenants. Central to the concept of the development will be an extensive Food Court area with large enclosed clerestore-lit and landscaped common seating area that will cater for five (5) sit-down restaurants. The knuckles of the mall will have three (3) court areas. The shopping mall will also have 273 parking bays at full capacity and in addition it will43taxis parking spaces the taxi drop off zone. Fencing It is recommended that a perimeter fence be provided that secures the entire shopping mall. The shopping more will be situated in a central business area near some residential houses so it is necessary to fence off the mall. Installation of shopping mall furniture The shopping mall will have to put in place furniture in the forms of signs, demarcations and lining, safety barriers, culvert beacons, traffic lights. The Project proposes to introduce all the above-mentioned furniture where appropriate.Communication and Safety MeasuresFirefighting equipment and communication system for safety measures on mall will be installed. Operational Phase The main activities that will exist during the operation stage will be those that will relate to the specific different parts of the development. As indicated in the foregoing, the completion of each development phase will result into the commencement of the respective operation of the particular facilities. The completion of the Shopping Mall will open up new avenues to the populace for consumer shopping, trading in the tenant lots to be provided, and participation in the varied entertainment packages that will be available. Because of the availability of open paved spaces, leisure related activities will be highly exploited. During these operational phases, certain activities that are likely to have an impact on the environment include: 1) Water Supply As mentioned the average and maximum water demand of the project is estimated at 2,508 m /day and 4,238 m /day respectively to be sourced from KWSC water supply. Water will be stored in tanks (Sub-surface, surface or Overhead) in case of water shortfall. 2) Commuter Traffic The volume of traffic to and from the project area will increase appreciably once the project is operational. This will especially apply at peak times during the day with commuter traffic and during peak shopping periods such as weekends. 3) Commercial Activities These will include retail activities at the commercial node. 4). Leisure Activities This includes activities like the shopping, and other entertainment facilities including restaurants. 5). Estate Management Post Construction Activities relating to estate management will include:

Waste Management Solid waste management from the commercial node will be the responsibility of the centre management who will ensure that the area is at all times clean and tidy. The facilities provided for the separation of waste for recycling and storage will be in enclosed and caged skips to prevent materials from being blown away from the site. An approved contractor for disposal in accordance with NCC and ZEMA regulations will collect waste regularly. Sewer & Storm Water Management Sewer line maintenance will include routing and flushing the sewer mains, service calls on potentially blocked mains, repair of damaged mains, and flushing driveway culverts. Electrical Maintenance & Management The electrical distribution system will be monitored and maintained on a day-to-day basis. This will be up to the distribution board at each facility. All internal electrical maintenance will be the tenants responsibility and must be carried out by an approved electrical contractor. Water Management The water reticulation system will be monitored and maintained on a day-to-day basis in conjunction with the KWSC. All internal water supply maintenance will be the responsibility of the owners and will be carried out by an approved plumbing contractor.

Vector/Pest Control (mosquitoes and cockroaches) One of the most effective methods of vector control is Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS). In this method, the inside walls of mall are sprayed with residual insecticides. Contact with the walls by any of the pests results in their death immediately or soon afterwards. The other effective method of mosquito control is that a person sleeps under insecticide treated nets (ITNs). The ITN works not only by creating a barrier between the mosquito and its intended victim, but also by killing the mosquito if it gets into contact with the net. The Management will contract for the annual spraying of public areas of the mall with appropriate pyrethroids to control mosquitoes and bi- annually with approved pesticide for the control of cockroaches.

Decommissioning And Closure Decommissioning and closure is dependent on economic and technological conditions after the 30-year Project life.Final rehabilitation will include- i) Removal (or alternative use) of the redundant Mall infrastructure, ii) Re-vegetation and re-profiling of the Mall area, and iii) Post closure environmental monitoring and inspection. The above-mentioned actions will effectively rehabilitate the Project site.1.1.24. Sources of Raw materials for shopping Mall 1.1.25. Raw materials During ConstructionNo Raw Materials Sources Mode of Delivery

1 Sand - River and Building (for concrete and building mortar) Local suppliers Road truck

2 Laterite (for foundations and construction of road sub base ) Approved borrow pits and quarries Road truck

3 Aggregates (for concrete and construction of sub base and pavement of internal road Local ZEMA approved suppliers (e.g. Oriental and Raube Quarries. Road truck

4 Cement (for concrete, mortar and road worksLocal approved supplier (Chilanga cement plc

Road truck

5 Asphalt and bitumen Local ERB approved supplier Road truck

6 clay brick Registered foreign and local clay brick suppliers e.g. Kalulushi Bricks Road truck

7 Concrete blocks and Culverts (for in fills/ building) To be manufactured on and off site Road truck

8 Petroleum Products Diesel (for operation of plant and machinery) Local suppliers Local ERB approved supplier Road truck

9 Water for construction, dust suppression and domestic use Serviced by KWS Road truck

10 Electricity To be serviced by To be supplied

11 General building materials (e.g. timber for shuttering, door and window frames polythene sheeting, brick force and mesh for reinforcement, timber, sewer pipes, paint e.t.c) Local ZEMA approved suppliers Road truck

12 Finished products and equipment (e.g. structural steel sections ,IBR roofing sheets, gypsum board, uPVC and HDPE piping, light fittings, switches, aluminum fittings, switches, window frames, sanitary ware, brass ware and finishes, ceramic floor tiles, air conditioners geysers, sewer treatment plant, booster pumps etc) Imported ensuring compliance with India n standards and regulations Road truck

Table2: showing raw materials during constructionRaw Material during the Operational Phase The main raw materials inputs required for the operational phase of the project will include: 1) Water This will be used for both domestic and commercial use. The water supply demand is as outlined above.

2) Electricity Provisional electricity demand for the project is estimated at 20 MVA. The actual supply may be even less than this. ZESCO has indicated that this is within its capacity to supply.

3) Raw Foodstuffs and Sundries This will be required during the operation of catering services of the Restaurants. This will also include cleaning chemicals and products for tertiary treatment of sewerage

1.1.26. Waste Products during Construction Phase The following waste and by-products are expected to be generated during the project Construction cycle: 1. Topsoil This Top soil will result from scarifying of the site. 2. Building rubble This will include sub-soil removed and any rock rubble generated by blasting (or other rock breaking activities) during excavation of trenches for foundation strips. This will also occur during the laying of sewer / water reticulation pipes, excavations for water features / ground storage tanks for water and fuel, etc. and other spoil such as rejected concrete, broken blocks and tiles, etc. 3. Solid waste The other solid construction waste will include material such as scrap timber and various off cuts and refuse such as discarded packaging (e.g. cement bags), workers garbage, and domestic waste from workers canteen etc. 4. Used oil Used oil and lubricants will be generated from routine on-site maintenance of Plant machinery and equipment.5. SewageThis will be Sanitary and Sewerage waste generated by the construction workforce. 6. Runoff This will be Storm water runoff from the site 7. Dust Dust will be generated on the site from delivery of material and various construction activities. 8. Exhaust emissions: This will be from the operation of vehicles and machinery on site. 1.1.27. Waste Products during Operational Phase The following by- and waste products are expected to be generated during operation: 1. Sewage Average and peak daily sewage flow estimates are based on 80 % return flows of the volume of water supply. The estimated average sewage volume will be approximately 1662 m3 /day. 2. Domestic / Commercial Solid Waste: Shoppers, Tenants and Restaurants will generate domestic solid waste. Solid waste from Restaurant will typically have a high organic content (e.g. vegetable matter and rejected foodstuffs). The primary generator of solid waste from shops and offices in the development will be waste packaging and delivery materials (e.g. card board and plastics) and waste paper. Shoppers will also deposit some litter. Rewstaurants, offices and shopping complexes generally do not give rise to hazardous or toxic wastes. 3. Storm Water An increase in storm water runoff will result from the site due to the development of roofed and paved areas, which do not allow infiltration of rain water. Storm water run off from the parking areas may contain some hydrocarbons from minor oil or fuel leaks/spills. Storm water run-off typically also contains silt and suspended solids. 4. Exhaust air:Discharges to air from the kitchens of hotel, vehicles and mall restaurants 5. Vegetative Waste This will include leaves and grass cuttings from maintenance of landscaped areas of the estate. Analysis of Alternative Shopping Mall Construction It is very unlikely that a different type of scheme would achieve the same level of infrastructural development as that of the proposed project in terms of surfaced road network and the implementation of a regulated water supply network. In addition, many other benefits of the proposed project, such as provision of employment and numerous multiplier effects on the economy would not be realized if it were not implemented. The proposed project is fully compatible with general development in the area and is likely to increase the value of neighbouring properties and ventures. General and specific environmental impacts, which are anticipated because of the implementation of the project, are detailed in this report. On balance, is considered that the proposed project will help to meet an urgent need for new infrastructure and facilities in Noida without significant net adverse impacts on the local and general environment. This will be facilitated by the application of the appropriate mitigation measures as discussed in this report. Taking the effect of constructing a shopping mall project on the environment, other alternatives were taken into consideration. The purpose was to assess the effects of these alternatives on the environment against expected benefits. The alternatives considered are: 1) Option A: Do Nothing; 2) Option B: Building on the same given site; 1.1.28. Option A: Do Nothing; Option A: Do Nothing; Option A, Do Nothing Alternative option, would mean that the current environmental assessments and implementation being done on site are brought to a halt, because the option entails not proceeding with construction of shopping mall2) Option B: Building on the same given site; Option B: Proceeding with the option of constructing the ABC mall on the proposed site is the developers preferred option as the area has already been given to the company and title deed issued. Comparison of Alternatives An objective assessment of the alternatives implies weighing the impacts of continuing with the option and not continuing. The No option alternative would mean that the Mall is not built on the proposed site and all the potential impacts on the environment, i.e., biophysical, socio-economic and cultural would not occur. Option B would entail all the foreseeable impacts on the bio-physical, socio-economic and cultural environment would occur. From the above, it can objectively be stated that considering the distance from the Noida and shortage of land in Noida for such investments, the proposed site would be ideal for construction of the mall. The main reason for preparing an Environmental Impact Statement is to identify all the possible impacts associated with the investment and formulate the best measures to mitigate them before implementation of the project.PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT OF PROJECT SITE & ITS SURROUNDINGS1.1TopographyThe NCR province lies on a plateau that slopes gently from 1,370m in the north-west to 1,130m in the middle. The province has the Kafue River as the main river basin that drains the NCRin a wide arc from north to south and is fed by many tributary rivers and streams principally, the Delhi, India, ABC and Ganga Rivers in the west and the Yamuna River in the east. Topographically, Noida district lies on the gentle sloping NCRpen plain at altitudes ranging between 1,200m and 1,455m above sea level, approximately 13 0 South and 280 35 East. Noida has an average elevation of approximately 1,300 m (1,200-1,450 m) above sea level. There are however isolated hilly outcrops such as Kashmir Hills. Higher elevation is reached north-west of Noida, where mountains form the border with the Democratic Republic of China, whereas the elevation drops towards river valleys in the East and South. The district is characterized by undulating terrain of less than 100 slopes and from the project area, the land gently slopes northwards towards the ABC River with an average gradient of 2%. The average elevation is about 1200 m above sea level. 1.2 Soils and GeologyThe NCR region is a 500 million year old mountain chain, the Lufilian Arc, which formed when two large pieces of continental crust, the Kalahari Craton and the Congo Craton, collided. This collision was one of the many that happened between 700 and 500 million years ago to form the Gondwana supercontinent.This collision is thought to have remobilised base metals, largely already present in the sediments that had accumulated in the basin between the two cratons. These brines then concentrated the base metals either along stratigraphic boundaries, or along fractures, faults or within structurally controlled 'traps' (such as the nose of afold). The collision also produced crustal shortening, during which the stratigraphic sequence was techtonically pushed northwards on top of the Congo Craton. The Lufilian Arc contains two diamictites, megaconglomerates of glacial origin. One of those is correlated with the sturtian glaciation, while another correlates with the Marinoan Glaciation, both global glaciation events that had profound influence on the history of the planet. Soil formation in India is strongly influenced by rainfall patterns, as these affect the degree of weathering and leaching. High rainfall patterns in the Copperbelt combined with a low nutrient base rock have resulted in leached, nutrient-poor soils. The soils are deeply weathered, typically lateritic, acidic (with pH values ranging from 4.0-5.5), generally leached of silica and base nutrients and enriched in iron and aluminium oxides. The sandy topsoil often overlies a more loamy and clayey subsoil and the composition of the soils makes them susceptible to erosion if soil conservation practices are not used. The soils at the specific project site are mostly laterite on the southern side and clayey on the northern side. 1.3 Climate Data from the Noida Weather Station, located 9km northwest of Bwana Mkubwa are used to define the regional climate and local weather conditions. The Noida Station located at an altitude of 1270m and, because of similarities in altitude and topography, is considered representative of conditions at the project area. Average annual rainfall is approximately 1250mm, with the majority falling during the summer months of November to March.As indicated in Table 1 and Figure11, the 84-year average precipitation for a 24- hour event has been recorded at 28.6cm in January with the lowest being 0.2 in September.(Noida Met Station 1974-2002) Table 3: Average precipitation for an 84-year old periodMonth Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

cm 28.6 24.3 17.8 3.7 0.4 0 0 0 0.2 2.5 13 27.8

(Source: www.weatherbase.com)Recorded temperature for Noida has ranged from as low as -20C to as high as 360C. Low temperatures have been recorded in the months of April to September while average high temperatures are usually experienced from October to March. Table 4: Average relative temperatureMonth Average Temperature Average High Temperature Average Lower Temperature Highest Recorded Temperature Lowest Recorded Temperature

January 21 27 16 30 12

February 21 27 16 30 12

March 21 27 16 30 12

April 21 27 16 30 12

May 20 28 13 30 7

June 16 25 7 28

July 18 27 8 31 -2

August 21 31 12 33 1

September 21 32 15 36 5

October 24 32 15 36 9

November 23 30 16 34 12

December 22 28 17 31 11

(Source: www.weatherbase.com)Average relative humidity rises from October to February and thereafter drops to as low as 30% in September. Table 5: Average Relative Humidity for a 3-Year PeriodMonth Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

% 75 75 69 61 52 47 43 36 30 33 54 71

(Source: www.weatherbase.com)Wind directions are dominated by winds from the northeast through to the southwest with maximum gusts ranging from 30 m/s in summer to 22 m/s during the inter months. Ambient air quality in Noida area is generally influenced by a number of different sources of air pollution. These include industrial sources, brick ovens, domestic fuel burning and veld burning for agricultural purposes, charcoal manufacturing and vehicle entrainment of dust on unpaved roads. Motor vehicles emissions also have some impact on air quality. Biomass burning from July to September on a regional scale elevates the ambient concentrations from local sources. The average wind speed of Noida is 3.3m/s. A high frequency of light winds occurs at Noida, with 40 % of all winds less than 3.4 m/s. The highest frequency of winds is from the sector east-northeast to east-southeast, with more than 20% of all winds from the east. The strongest winds occur in this sector and reach 8.5 m/s on 5 % of occasions, mainly in August and September. On rare occasions the winds exceed 8.5 m/s. Ambient air quality data is not available for the project site. However, observations made during visits showed that the air was generally good. Visibility was not Impaired no foul smell was observed. Some individuals working in the environs of the project site where interviewed whether they have been affected by any form of air pollution. The answer was that theyhave not been affected so much apart from occasional smoke emissions from plant operations and burning activities. They also have a feeling that the air quality was generally clean. Being an industrial area air quality was expected to be compromised but the actual situation is different due to low industrial activities taking place in the area. The project site being located in the central business area is vulnerable to noise pollution. Key sources observed included vehicular traffic, plant machinery operations and occasional train movement. Occasional noise is also recorded from neighbouring plant machinery and vehicles on the roads such as T-3, President Avenue and Chisokone Avenue. However, noise levels are generally low. Snap survey conducted during the day around the project site using a Decimeter showed noise levels ranging 50- 85 dB. The main source of noise peaks observed was vehicular movement. 1.4 Hydrology and Drainage Surface Water The NCR province is mainly drained by the Yamuna River. The River flows through the province in a wide arc from north to south and is fed by many tributary rivers and streams principally, the Luswishi,Lufwanyama, ABC and Mwambashi Rivers in the west and the Yamuna River in the east. The City of Noida is drained by the ABC River, which passes through most of the town with its tributary streams such as the Noida stream. Other tributaries include the Kabushi seasonal stream towards the west. Run off water from the site drains into ABC. However, there are no streams on the specific ABC shopping mall plot and its immediate areas of influence. There are no aquatic water quality standards established for ABC river. However, a study conducted by African Mining Consultants to establish water quality of the ABC River using water collected from ABC river about 120 metres away from the proposed site showed that the water was generally of good quality except for feacal coliforms, lead, iron, chromium, cadmium and manganese which were above the India Drinking Water Standards of 0/100ml, 0.05 mg/l, 1.0 mg/l, 0.05 mg/l, 0.005 mg/l and 0.05 mg/l respectively check appendix for the results. Ground Water Borehole data from sites drilled by Department of water Affairs in the area and its surrounding indicate that the average depths of boreholes range from 35-60m, with the water often stuck at depths ranging from 4-25m. Average borehole yield from a 165mm bore is in the range of 2.5-11 litres per second with an average draw down of 30.8 meters. Water samples collected from a borehole near the proposed site at the golf club about 30 meters away showed that the water was of good quality and complied with drinking water quality standards. Check the appendix for the results attached 1.5 Water and Sanitation All water in Noida is supplied through a company called ABC Water and Sewerage Company. This campany is charged with the responsibility of providing water supply and sewerage services to the urban and peri-urban areas of Noida. The population coverage to these areas is estimated at 80% and 60% for water and sewerage services respectively. The water supply in Noida is presently derived from both surface and underground sources, with surface sources accounting for approximately 60% of the total supply. Surface supplies are derived from the Itawa and ABC impoundment's both of which are situated at the ABC River while underground supplies are derived from two well fields in the Misundu area developed in the 1980s to augment existing surface supplies. The City is serviced by three sewage collection systems within two sewage catchment areas. The first system serves Pamodzi, Chifubu, Kawama, Kansenshi and parts of Northrise in the northern catchment and conveys sewage to New Kanini Sewage Treatment Plant. The second system caters for the Central Town area, Kanini, Hillcrest and remainder of Northrise and Kansenshi, with sewage being pumped to Old Kanini Sewage Treatment Plant through Itawa and Dambo pumping stations. The third system caters for the southern supply district, and conveys sewage by gravity to Lubuto Sewerage Treatment Plant. It was noted that sewers in the high cost and central business district are generally in good condition with only a few blockages being reported or noticed and ABC Water and Sewerage Company usually fix them. However, most of the sewers in the low-cost housing areas no longer have the capacity to effectively convey the high sewage flows as they now cater for populations far in excess of the design capacity, resulting in frequent flooding. The affected areas in this regard are mainly Chifubu, Main Masala and Kabushi.BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTFlora and Fauna1.1.29. Flora and Vegetation From the point of view of phytochorial classification, the whole of India belongs (together with Pakistan, Bhutan, large parts of Asia, Nepal and Srilanka) to the so-called Asian Region. Most of the region is covered by savanna-woodland (Kawalika, M, 2004). The Noida region belongs naturally to the savanna-woodland type with significant areas being agriculturally and horticulturally cultivated. The vegetation of the Copperbelt Province, is covered with 80% Miombo Woodlands (Brachystegia- Julbernardia), which include Brachystegia longifolia, Isoberlinia angolensis, Albizia adianthifolia, Ficus brachylepis and Uapaca kirkiana as the key tree species. Grass mainly comprise of the Hyperrhenia and Digitaria species which include Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum). Noida has the Mansansa Forest Reserve, located westwards of the City, and with the Chichele Plantation attached to it. The project site however, is a brown field, designated as light industrial area whose anthropogenic activities continue to impact on the floral species of the area. Vegetation at the project site mostly comprise of ornamental plants with very limited natural vegetation. Fruit trees include mango, guava and apple trees (see figures 1 and 2 below). Grass mainly comprise of couch grass (cynodondactylon).

Figure 2: Fauna around the project area 1.1.30. Fauna around the project areaThe project area is a brown field, designated as an industrial area that has been affected by years of anthropogenic activities. However, the few faunal species near the project area are bird species such as tits, crows, pigeons, owls, and goshawks. Rodents are found around the butter and soap plants. Insect species found in the general locality of the site include mosquitoes, wasps, bees, cockroaches, grasshoppers, butterflies, houseflies, aphids and dragonflies.

SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTDemographic Profile 1.1.31. Major Demographic Characteristics The 2010 Census of Housing and Population show that currently, Noida has a total population of 455, 194 of which, females constitute 51% and males 49%.The most densely populated area in Noida is Noida Central Constituency, which includes high density residential areas such as Nkhwazi, Yengwe, Chipulukusu and Twapia, in addition to the low density areas of Kansenshi and Kanini. Unfortunately, the report does not categorise population by residential area but by ward.Table 6: Population distribution in the project planning areaWard Households Male Female Total

Kanseshi 2,514 6,586 6,369 12,955

Nkwazi 4,600 10,713 10,689 21,402

Yengwe 3,570 9,376 10,689 21,402

Chipulikusu 7,651 18,526 18,814 37,340

Kanini 2,683 6,410 6,708 13,118

Twapia 6,034 14,316 14,819 29,135

Dag Hamarskjoerd 2,335 4,860 5,044 9,904

Kaniki 305 677 663 1,340

1.1.32. Economic Profile Around the project area Noida used to be the largest industrial centre of India but has been decimated over the years and scores of closed factories and plants can be seenin the town. A number of former industries such as clothing and vehicle assembly have gone completely. Although copper is still India s largest foreign exchange earner and the mainstay of the national economy, the city of Noida has established itself as a commercial and light industrial centre of considerable importance, as well as being the junction and distribution centre for the Copperbelt. Modern factories, offices and shops line the Central Business District. A big attraction in Noida is the annual India International Trade Fair in July. There are no mines in Noida itself but a metallurgical plant by Bwana Mkubwa is only 10 km south-east of the city centre. Copper and precious metals used to be brought from elsewhere in the Copperbelt for processing at the Noida Copper Refinery and Precious Metals Refinery. Noida is host to the countrys only refinery, the Indeni Oil Refinery that supplies petroleum products from Noida to the whole country. The main source of employment and livelihood in Noida is a combination of formal and informal employment. Formal employment is in the above named industrial sector covering mining (copper, lime and cement), agriculture (mostly crop production), food processing, beverages, textiles, saw milling, chemical industries together with the service industry comprising government service provision in health, education, sanitation as well as the private sectors services in the hospitality industry, trade and transport. Agriculture, trade and crafts dominate the informal sector. Land-use 1.1.33. Land Tenure Systems India is divided into three types of land tenure systems namely Native Reserves (Traditional Land), State Land and Trust Land. The proposed project site falls under state land with a 99-year title leaseholdNoida District has a varying range of industrial and economic activities that form land use activities. The majority of the population practice subsistence farming with maize being the major crop grown. This is mainly for household consumption. Some households are involved in the growing of vegetables such as rape, cabbage and tomatoes. As referred to above, substantial acreage of land in Noida is reserved for the Mansansa Forest Reserve while another piece of land has the Chichele Plantation on it. Mining activities in Noida are not as extensive as in other Copperbelt towns even though this was the initial centre of mining. However, Lafarge and Noida Lime have quarry pits for their cement and lime production respectively while Bwana Mkubwa mine processes copper ore from Lonshi Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The land use activity around the project area is predominantly light industrial as well as residential and the area is designated as a central business centre area by the local authority. They are no change in the land use and that no impacts will be associated with this in line with the development .The project will also not result in the damage to agriculture assets as well as fisheries. The council has given a go ahead of the project meaning that land use and other associated factors were considered check appendix for council approval. 1.1.34. Settlements India has five types of human settlements namely cities, municipalities, district centres, rural centres and villages. Noida falls under the city status type of settlements. However, it also has settlements which reflect rural and village set ups. The proposed project site is an urban setting.

CULTURAL ENVIRONMENTCultural Resources 1.1.35. Archaeological, Cultural and Historical Sites Sites of historical and archeological importance in Noida include the original mine on the NCR located at Delhi, the grave site for Polish settlers running away from war also located in North-western area, the Slave tree and the Dag hamasjoeld memorial site located in the outskirts of the Central District of Noida. There are no archaeological, cultural and historical sites on the proposed project area. However, if fund during the construction the developer will report to the National Heritage and Conservation Committee for action as outlined by law

PUBLIC MEETINGS/ CONSULTATIONS Approach and Methodology The method adopted for community consultations was open discussions with the relevant local institutions at provincial and district level, representatives from NGOs and community based organisations and residents from communities living around the proposed site. Letters stating the objectives of the project and requesting local participation and consultation in the process were also distributed. Responses from the consultations and interviews provided the relevant background information and helped identify major environmental concerns of the communities around the airport for preparation of this environmental impact statement. Key Presentations, Questions and Concerns from the Community Consultative Meetings During public consultative meetings with the local communities, the environmental team gave presentations on the project and also received the questions/concerns from the community on issues that should be considered and investigated in the detailed EIA. The key questions/ concerns are contained in the Scoping Report (October 2012) reviewed, commented and approved by the Environmental Council of India. These discussions were centered on: The airport runway and its surroundings (land-use, natural resources, water, etc.) The most important features (market places, gathering sites, schools, clinics, quarries, borrow pits, access and feeder roads, etc.) Sensitive areas (protected areas, graveyards, historical sites, etc.) Where should construction materials be taken from/or not taken from? Employment opportunities Benefits (increased trade and transport) and inconveniences (illegal trade, increased traffic) Positive or negative experiences with other contractors Community Concerns The key community concerns from the public consultative meetings are summarised below and proposed mitigation measures are elaborated in the chapters on mitigation measures and environmental management plan.Table 7: Community ConcernsCommunity Concerns CONCERNS

Project site & its surroundings Concern as to whether the much-talked about shopping will not be just like other malls that have failed to be complited.

Concern as to what will happen to settlements near the project area in terms of dust pollution.

Concern as to what will the developer do to the fencing during the construction phase .

Quarries & borrow pits Concern of illegal sand and stone mining activities.

Abandoned borrow pits pose hazards to the nearby community and animals .

Lack of consultation between contractor and local community on the sites for excavation of laterite

Siting of construction camps Lack of consultation between contractor and local community on the sites for camp sites

Abstraction of water from local sources. Concern that over exploitation of local water sources for construction works might lead to water shortage to the local community.

Employment opportunities Investigate the role of the Labour Department in the recruitment of local people.

Concern that employment opportunity for local people should not be restricted to unskilled labour but also skilled labour.

HIV/AIDS, other diseases and pregnancies.

Local government under the community development should be involved in the HIV/AIDS programmes

Sensitive Areas

Concern that Culture site if fund should be reported to the NHCC

Drainage design/Culverts

Investigate the flooding at the site area, which occur during heavy rainfall.

Project benefits to the local community.

Concern that the project benefits to the local people are not known.

District/Community role in the project

Concern that the roles of the District Council & the community at project implementation level are not known.

Concern that the duration and cost of investment are not known project and the cost of rehabilitation are not known.

POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTSConstruction of the shopping mall will adversely affect the environment and the communities in the immediate surroundings of the construction site. Many of these impacts will arise not only at the construction site but also at quarries, borrow pits and materials storage areas serving the project. In addition, adverse environmental and socio-cultural impacts will occur during construction as a result of air and soil pollution from machinery, dust, noise from construction equipment and blasting; fuel and oil spills, trash and garbage; and the presence of non-residentlabor forces. Impacts on Land and Soil 1.1.36. Construction Phase In this phase dust raised from gravel access roads by haulage trucks while transporting laterite, stone aggregate, cement, lime, petroleum products and other chemicals may change the soil structure. This impact is considered insignificant. Soil contamination will be caused by leakages from the machines operations, poor handling of petroleum products such as oil and fuel spillage during dispensing as well as improper disposal of used oils, hydraulic fluids, toxic and empty oil containers. Within the construction phase some activities involving site installation, stock piles preparation, quarrying, construction of detours, access roads, plant park sites and drainage excavation will cause soil destabilisation. Soil compaction by plant machinery and vehicles movement will lead to reduced groundwater yields. 1.1.37. Operational Phase Abandoned excess laterite and stone aggregate littered around stock pile areas after construction is completed change the soil structure in the surrounding areas. Similarly DE vegetated areas resulting from post excavation and grading works including drainage channels enhance soil erosion on discharge areas. Impacts on Vegetation 1.1.38. Construction Phase The vegetation to be affected most is that which is confined to the shopping mall reserve and where gravel pits will be established. Plant most likely to be affected are those found in the five vegetation types outlined in Section 5.1 above. The ecological value of the inundated forests and woodlands to the riverine ecosystem cannot be ignored in that such vegetation stands contain several niches for diversity of animal species. Should the design of the shopping mall confine the extent of land clearing to the limits of the shopping mall reserve, then this will not affect vegetation in the outlying areas. However, trees within the shopping reserve should be preserved for ecological and aesthetic reasons Dust raised from gravel access roads by haulage trucks during the transportation of laterite, stone aggregate, cement, lime, petroleum products and other chemicals including emissions from plant machinery and vehicles hamper normal growth of vegetation. Similarly Poor disposal of toxic waste and petroleum products hampers normal growth of vegetation. Loss of vegetation in this phase is caused by activities related to clearing of sites for installation of works, clearing of the quarry site, preparation of stock pile area, construction of detours, access roads and park sites and the demand for fuelwood by labour force. 1.1.39. Operational Phase Laterite dust and littered stone aggregate from the excess construction material left after shopping mall construction works will hinder normal vegetation growth around the stockpile areas. - 21 - Impacts on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitats 1.1.40. Construction Phase The impacts on wildlife around the project area are considered not significant since the shopping mall is in the middle of the commercial business area. 1.1.41. Operational Phase Impacts on wildlife are not considered significant, as the shopping mall runway is located in the commercial business centre. This will not have any disruption of animal movements during the operation of the mall. Impacts on Water Quality 1.1.42. Construction Phase During construction phase, the bridges, side drains, mitre drains and culverts will require cleaning, de-silting, reshaping and repair. Some of the drains and culverts might be prone to soil erosion, which will result in siltation of nearby watercourses. Also impacts on water quality may be caused by contaminated run-off of petroleum product spillages, leakages from storage areas and heavy vehicles, improper disposal of used oils and from hydraulic fluids which enters the nearby surface water sources. Similarly, easily eroded destabilised soils may be washed into surface water sources and cause siltation and sedimentation which will reduce the water quality and impact on aquatic life. Activities that will give rise to this impact include construction of detours, access roads, drainage channels, excavation and grading works. At the project site, the Contractor will set up temporary camp for its labour force and will require sanitation facilities such as pit latrines. Construction of sub-standard pit latrines for campsite labour force may contaminate groundwater due to seepage to the groundwater. 1.1.43. Operational Phase Excess construction material left after construction works may be washed into the water sources and lead to sedimentation of water sources and lowering of the water quality. Erosion of bare areas resulting from excavation and grading works and construction of drainage channels may increase runoff which will lead to sedimentation and increased turbidity in surface water as well as reduced groundwater infiltration. Further hazardous materials spilled from haulage vehicles and washed into water sources will result in water pollution. Impacts on Air Quality 1.1.44. Construction Phase During construction phase large amounts of soil will be excavated and transported. The machinery used for excavation will generate dust, which can be dispersed by the wind affecting a zone of up to 100m around the excavation. Emissions to the air in form of exhaust fumes and dust from vehicles and machines may cause nuisance to the closest surroundings. Dust raised from gravel access roads by haulage trucks during transportation of materials will also pollute the air of the immediate local environment1.1.45. Operational Phase Impact on air quality in the operational phase is likely to come from increased vehicles and vehicular traffic flows which proportionately discharge emissions to the air. Also loose soils on cleared areas may be blown off during strong winds and raise dust particulate matter, which may affect the quality of the air. Impacts of Noise 1.1.46. Construction Phase During construction phase heavy machinery will be used for the excavation of soil. The machines are noisy and will cause a certain degree of nuisance to the surrounding environment. The noise levels of machines and vehicles vary widely and depend on the type of noise generated and level of activity. A front end loader has for instance apower level of 100dB(A) while a truck will have a power level of 85 dB(A). In the worst case a combined power level of 115 dB(A) will be in place during construction which will result in the 50 dB(A) contour being located at a maximum 250m from the construction site. However since the equipment will never work at exactly the same location the 50 dB(A) contour will be confined to the construction site and within the airport reserve area. Some common impacts of noise nuisance include annoyance, sleep disturbance and interference with communication. Acceptable levels of noise are regarded to be 40 dB(A) during the night and 50 dB(A) during the day. Since construction will take place during the day only the 50 dB(A) level is of importance. 1.1.47. Operational Phase During operational phase the source of noise is expected to come from increased a vehicular traffic. The current noise level at the proposed site is 42.6 dB. The normal acceptable noise level for such activities is 65dB or CNEL (Community Noise Equivalent Level) Impacts on Landscape and Aesthetics 1.1.48. Construction Phase Generation of dust during quarrying, equipment movement including land clearing for stockpiles as well as reshaping during the shopping mall construction distorts the natural landscape and may degrade areas of scenic beauty. Further extensive excavations and dumping of stripped top soils in scenic area spoils the beauty of the areas. 1.1.49. Operational Phase Abandoned structures, which are left near areas of scenic beauty after construction works, excess construction materials of laterite, stone aggregate and concrete slabs left in areas of scenic beauty reduces the quality scenery.Impacts on Land-use and Surrounding Environment 1.1.50. Construction Phase The land-use around the project site is characterised by residential and lodge activity and commercial business areas. Since there are plans to develop the shopping mall, major impacts are anticipated to the surrounding environment. The major source of impact expected is generation of dust by construction vehicles. However, this activity will be confined to the mall reserve areas and therefore the impact can be minimised through a programme, which ensures dust control such as regular watering down the dust areas. 1.1.51. Operational Phase Increased vehicular traffic will entail a proportionate increase in exhaust fumes and will have an impact to the immediate surrounding environment. Impacts on Socio-economic Environment 1.1.52. Construction Phase During this phase skilled and unskilled labour will be required. Project areas are characterised by high level of unemployment and low level of skills and employment opportunities will therefore increase the positive benefits for the local people who are in dire need of income for sustenance. Furthermore, indirect opportunities for employment will arise from the provision of services to the construction teams, such as sale of food and beverages. In this sense the construction of the shopping mall may have a positive impact on the employment situation in the nearby communities. This impact is considered to be positive. 1.1.53. Operational Phase Socio-economic benefits provided by the construction of the shopping mall will include all-weather services and goods provision and reliability, reduced transportation costs, increased access to Banks, food, groceries farm products, better access to health care and other social services.Impacts on Cultural and Historic Sites 1.1.54. Construction Phase Within the project area we do not have any cultural and historic sites.But if fund during the construction works they will be protected under the National Heritage Conservation Commission Act. The impacts likely to affect the sites are disturbance due to increased tourist visitations and dust generation from vehicles during construction. The dust can settle on the site and can disfigure its outlook. Other activities that may also lead to this impact include location of stockpile. In addition construction of detours, access roads and campsites can destroy the site and may lead to loss of cultural heritage. 1.1.55. Operational Phase No additional negative impacts on cultural values are foreseen during operational phase. Impacts on Human Settlements 1.1.56. Construction Phase There will be no possibilities of demolition; relocation of any settlement .Moreover construction work will be confined to the shopping mall reserve area. The potential impact is considered insignificant. 1.1.57. Operational Phase No direct correlation was determined between migration and construction of the shopping mall especially that the mall is located on the vergin land with no settlement. No additional negative impacts on human settlements are foreseen during the operational phase. Impacts of Quarries and Borrow Pits 1.1.58. Construction Phase During construction phase, a number of quarries and borrow pits will be opened up. Potential impacts include vegetation clearance and landscape scars resulting from the absence of re-vegetation programmes and poor excavationtechniques. Extraction of construction materials from quarries and borrow pits could generate excessive noise caused by blasting, movement of machinery and labourers and thus impact on the nearby communities. Also increased air pollution due to diesel fumes and dust generation resulting from the presence of construction machinery and site clearing activities. Quarries and borrow pits impact on the visual and aesthetic view. The excavated areas become prone to soil erosion during rain season and can contaminate nearby surface water. 1.1.59. Operational Phase Quarries and borrow pits left abandoned after construction works could be a potential hazard to ecology and nearby communities and animal population. Transmission of diseases, such as malaria and their vector can occur in stagnant water collected in abandoned borrow pits. Malaria that is transmitted by the anopheles mosquito and diarrhoea are both water-related diseases. Thus the potential impact from poor extraction techniques and lack of re-vegetation programmes is considered significant. Further if the quarries and borrow pits are sited nearby communities the pits could become habitats for dangerous creatures such as snakes, which can easily attack unsuspecting children playing in these abandoned quarries and borrow pits. Impacts of Road Traffic 1.1.60. Construction Phase Construction traffic could negatively impact on undisturbed areas of the project. The construction process could impede movement of people on the usual route to livelihood activities. 1.1.61. Operational Phase The vehicular traffic intensity to the mall is likely to increase once the construction of a shopping mall is complete and the mall becomes operational. The additional vehicular flow may cause an increased number of accidents on the road. This additional flow could be because of people going for shoppingor traffic connecting to neighboring communities beyond the shopping mall. This increase in traffic may cause an increase in the number of accidents. The types of accidents include those involving vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. However, improved sight lines and replacement of road furniture will reduce some accidents. Overall, the potential impact of an increase in accidents is considered significant and negative. Impacts of Work Accidents 1.1.62. Construction Phase During the construction phase heavy machinery will be employed. Heavy machines make a lot of noise, cause carbon dioxide emissions and generate dust and may cause accidents among operators if not handled properly. This is likely to have negative impact on health of the workers. To limit the risk of accidents, safety procedures will be put in place and enforced by the foreman to ensure that vehicles and machinery only drive in designated places by authorised personnel. 1.1.63. Operational Phase As the runway rehabilitation project would have completed there will be no workers on site and there will be no more impact from this phase. Impacts of Construction Camps 1.1.64. Construction Phase Construction of camps will require clearance of vegetation and this will result in loss of vegetation along the route. In addition waste will be produced at the camps including sewage and petroleum product waste. The potential impacts are significant and negative. During construction phase, the construction teams will interact with the nearby communities and can cause social upheaval and transmit diseases (STDs, HIV/AIDS) to the communities living along the route. However since the road has been in existence for a number of years, it is likely that the community hasbeen exposed to a social change. The impact is therefore considered moderate and negative. 1.1.65. Operational Phase At the end of the rehabilitation project, construction camps will either be demolished or handed over to the nearby communities and therefore the potential impact in this phase is considered insignificant.EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTSA project such as construction of the shopping mall is likely to affect the environment and community. The objective of this section is to predi