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Assessment Report

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The Second Phase Four-lane Highway Widening prJject

Route 331: Route 36 Intersection - A.Sattahip

February 2009

By

Environment Group Bureau of Planning

Department of Highways

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Table of Content

1 Introduction

2 Project DescriRtion

3 Environment and Social Background

4 Social Safeguard Screening

5 Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measure

6 The Environmental Management Plan

7 The Monitoring Plan

8 Public Involvement

9 Conclusion

ANNEX I: Resettlement Impacts Data

ANNEX II: Picture of the Public I,nvolvement Process

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1. INTRODUCTION

The Ministry of Transport by the Department of Highways planned to. widen the pri~ary routes linking the Bangkok Metropolitan Area to each region in order to cope with:the rapid increase of the need for transportation. The plan included a total distance of 1,891 kilom~. ters and wa~ completed in 1999. The second phase of widening for further primary routes were proposed and ~pproved in principle to enhance provincial link within the region in 1995. This plan included a tot~1 length of 4,366 kilome.ters. As shown in Figure 1, this projecf is a part of the seco~. d phase of v;'idening for further primary routes. The proposed project is to widen Route 331 from the existi1g two-lane configuration to four-lane highway. This project would take place on Route 331 a~ Route 36 Intersection, Tambon Pong, Amphoe Banglamung, Kilometer (KM) 10~+000.000 to ~Section at Tambon Phlu Ta Luang, Amphoe Sattahip KM 134+923.537. Both the beginning and the end of project are in Chonburi Province. The project objective is to enhance the eXisting networ, highways capacity, which consequently results in road safety improvement and econfmic growth srmulation.

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Currently, DOH is seeking a World Bank loan for the implementation ~f the hi9hW~i-Widening project of route 331 from Route NO.36 Intersection (KM 109+000.000) to Amphoe S ahip (KM 134+923.537). The widening would be undertaken mostly along one sides; of the Curren route that is 25.923 kilometers of a two-lane asphaltic concrete highway.

The purpose of the environment and social safeguard assessment report is to identify environment.al issues associated with the project required for a World Ban~ loan. The e~vironment and social safeguard assessment report presents key information on the project and b4ck ground data on location, including findings during field visit, identification of potential impacts aqd required mitigations, and a proposed action plan to be executed by DOH during th~ imPlement,· ion of the project. . I

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Figure 1: The second phase four-lane highway widening project

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2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Type of Project

According to World Bank's project classification, this project has been cat€lgorized as a Category B

project since: i . I • The project activities will be carried out wit~in the existing right~of-way;

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• The project would not involve resettlement and land acquisition;

The project related impacts are site specific, and the mitigatio;n can be dev~loped and implemented. i I

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The project comprises widening and strengthening of National Highway, Rbute 331, fro~ Route 36 Intersection to Amphoe Sattahip, Chonburi Province, over a length of 25.923 kilometers. i

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2.2 Need for the Project i

The widening will facilitate the traffic along the existing two-lane highway; ~rOViding addi~iOnl'll road capacity to cope with the rapid increase of traffic across the region. In addition, it is antiqlpated that the hig. hway-widening project would stimulate, economic activity, growth, o~ the eastem fegion and support eastern seaboard industrial estate. i . I

2.3 Location ': I

The highway widening is proposed for Route 331, beginning on Route 331, KM 109+900.000 at Route 36 Intersection, T~mbon Pong, Amphoe Banglamung, Chonburi Pr6vince. The project is in the southerly direction to the end on Route 331, KM 134+923.537, at Tambon Phlu ira I...uang, Amphoe Sattahip, Chonburi Province as shown in Figure 2: Project Locatiof I

2.4 Description of the Project I The project objective is to enhance the existing network highway capacity, which consequently .results in road safety improvement and economic growth stimulation. . T~e project prpposed to widen 25.923 kilometers of roadway and bridges along Route 331, startln~ from the exjsting two­lane configuration to four-lane highw.ay and the a~tivities would tak.ej place. from Route 36 Intersection km 109+000.000 and end at about Amphoe Sattahip km 134 ,923.537. Th~ widening of roadway and bridges within the project section was proposed to bewt"\olly within DOHs existing right-of-way (ROW). The proposed widening schemes are shown in Figure ~. I

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KM. Left (m.) i Right (m.) I Total (Pt.) I I

109+000.000 -134+478.000 40.00 I I

80.0p 40.00 I

134+478.000 -1.34+898.000 30.00 I 30.00 ,

60.0p ,

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Figure 2: Project Location

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Figure 3: Beginning of the project

Figure 4: End of Project

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Construct the new road on the right side with depressed median (KM 109+098 - KM 130+531)

Construct the new road on the both raised median (KM 130+531 - KM 134+898)

Bridge construction at KM 126+667

Figure 5: Proposed Widening Scheme

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3. ENVIRONMENT & SOCIAL BACKGR UND

3.1 Environment Background ..: :

. The road passes through generally flat terrain with most area of eucalyptus, cassava,pineapple, and rubber plantation. The soil along the project alignment il'? sandy loam. ;The CBR val! e is about 4%. The land along the proposed highway widening is flat. No significant sedimentation problems associated with this project would be anticipated. .

Climatic data at Chonburi meteorological station are available for year 2007. the averge highest . temperature is 36.9 °C in March 2007. The average lowest temperature is 17.5 °C in December

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2002. The climate is tropical monsoonal, with a pronounced wet season from May to OCtober. The , I

mean annual rainfall in this region is 1 ,254.3 mm. The proposed project is not within: a seismic zone.

No data available on ambient noise level in the project area. However, when comparing with other 4-lane roads in adjacent areas, there is no impact of noise on communitiesiand sensitive receptors.

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The impact of noise may be considered to be negligible.

There are no data of ambient ,air quality of the areas around the projeCt:highway.'Ho}vever, the . ,~,_-' I ,- . _ . I

areas are open and could enhance the dispersion and dilution of air pollutants if any. In addition, , : , - - I. - _ ' .

the sensitive receptors, e.g. schools, and hospital are not immediately adjacent to the ROW. Asa I ".

result, the impact on air pollution may not be significant. :'

There are 15 water bodies crossed by the project highway, such as Khlpng Bang P ai, Khlong Chang Tai, Nhong Chak Ngaeo, Huai Map Khoen. and Huai Nam PHang. There are 0 data of water quality of the areas around the project highway.

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The widening of the project road will be within the existing right-of-way.l1he land adjacent to the right-of-way of the project is mostly cassava and eucalyptus plantation. No~e of forest c : servation

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areas are found close to the project alignment. The project does not pa~ through the atershed . :

class 1 and 2. There are some teaks within the existing ROW on the both sides at K 116+000 and KM 132+000 - 134+000, as shown in Figure 6. There are no ecological resourc fisheries, aquatic biology, wildlife, or forests.

I The project alignment crosses route no~ 332 and railway. Moreover, therr are many Ifcal roads along both sides of the project. !.

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Figure 6: Teaks within DOH's ROW

Figure 7: Railway Crossing at KM 129+667

As shown i(1 Figure 8, two shrines are found within ROWan the left side at KM 110+000 and 119+ 700. However. this may not be a significant impact as the widening at this location will be carried out within the ROWan the right side.

Figure 8: Shrines within DOH's.ROW

3.2 Social Background

There are large communities at Kasem Phon Intersection and Ban KM. 10 Inter" .... ,,"'''' roadway. This area supports many commercial buildings and small enterprises. site visit, this area is highly developed and populated. (See Figure 9 and 10)

Figure 9: Communities at Kasem Phon Intersection

Figure 10: Communities at Ban KM 10 Intersection

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Major income generated locally is from plantation and small business {e.g.: restaurant, and market}. I :

The impacts on the quality of life of the local people would be minor in nC\ture but positlive overall. During construction, labor would be sought locally, consequently providingiemployment to the local people leading to increased economic activity. There would be an i improvement in traffic management through improved traffic signaling thereby reducing the potential for traffic ~ccidents

The road inventory is summarized in Figure 11.

Coconut Plantation

Cassava Plantation

Jack-fruit & Coconut Plantation

Cassava Plantation

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Cassava PlantatiQ~rr:i

'Casl;ew Nut' Plantatio~ ,:~,

Cassava Plantation . '

Eucalyptus Plantation

Orchard

Cassava Plantation

Rubber Plantation

Pineapple Plantation

Cassava Plantation

Jack·fruit Plantation

Eucalyptus Plantation

Cassava Plantation

Rubber Plantation

Shrine within ROW

Pineapple Plantation

Cassava Plantation

Eucalyptus Plantation

~community ® Temple' Mosque

122+000

121+000

120+000

11,9+000

118+000

117+000

116+000

115+000

114+000

110+000

109+000

R:J School

CGovernment's Office

Figure 11: The Road Inventory of route 331

Coconut Plantation

Pineapple Plantation

Cassava Plantation

Cassava Plantation

Cashew Nut Plantation

cashew Nut Plantation ;:::( :',;:."

Eucalyptus Plantation

Phleapple Plantation

",E~(:aIYPtus Plantation

Eucalyptus Plantation

. ~. Cassava Plantation

Q Health Station' Medical Center

't Bridge

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HosPitallia , , •• '1,"

Route 3 Ban KM 10 Intersection

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Ban KM 10 ~ 134+000 ~ ~'

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E :::u 133+000 0

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~ 131+000

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+To Rayong (Route 332) Kasem Phon Intersection I To attaya -+ -I <I

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0 130+000 Cassava Plantation ::l -, ,,'

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Railway Railway ,

Railway ::l " I Q.

'< :::u I r-Cassava Plantation 129+000 ~ Jack-frJ,it Plantation

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Tian Tha Ra Nakorn ~ c ! .

? Coconut Plantation

Cassava Plantation 128+000 Eucalyp~us Plantation

Cassava Plantation E 127+000 Cassav~ Plantation c:>

Rural Road tb watYannasan!gwararam .....

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I 126+000 , ,

Cassava Plantation Cassava Plantation

Pineapple Plantation 125+000 .;:0 Pineapple Plantation (,i CassavJ Plantation Eucalyptus Plantation to

I( I Cassava Plantation 124+000 Eucalyptus Plantation

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Eucalyptus Plantation I .. ,; Eucalyptus Plantation ,.

Cassava Plantation "

123+000 Rubber Plantation

I ~ Community R:J School Q

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HealtJil Stationl Medical Center

o Temple /Mosque D Governmenfs Office ] [ Bridg~ ,

Figure 11: The Road Inventory of route 331 (Cont.)

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. SOCIAL SAFEGUARD SCREENING

4.1 Social Safeguard Screening

According to World Bank's relevant Operational Directives (O.D. 4.20: Indigenous Peoples and O.D. 4.30: Involuntary Resettlement), the initial social. assessment checklist is adopted as a

.. . guideline for initial social assessment. DOH conducted site visit, which provided a better understanding of local communities, land !,.Jse pattern, economic activity, and livelihood. Most of local people earn their living from crops, Le., cassava, pineapple, and eucalyptus.

During the site visit, a few temporary shops were found to be within the DOH's ROW. However, the widening would not cover the whole width of the ROW. In addition, the shop owners are likely the people living in the vicinity. Therefore,it is possible to shift them ba,ck outside the ROW to be within their own areas. DOH will assist shop owners in shifting their shops and food stalls to the area unaffected' by the construction prior to initiation of any ci\,(il wprks when needed. No indigenous peoples are likely to be adversely affected in the sub-project area.

The potential social impacts during the implementation and operation are identified as below:

• Health and safety problems; and

• Change in economic activity,

During implementation, construction activities would affect the ambient noise and air quality and safety of both pedestrians and motorists. People will be impacted if the mitigation measures are not implemented appropriately. However, it is a requirE?ment that identified measures will be implemented by contractors as they will be included in the po ntra ct documents, and monitored by DOH. For example, temporary sidewalks will be provided where the existing ones are disturbed and noise-creating activities will be carried out during the daytime.

Highway widening can result in both improving and deteriorating noise and air quality. At present, the capacity of two-lane highway is almost fully occupied. 1.11 the near future, traffic congestion may be occurred and that is the major source of air pollutant. Extending the capacity of major highway would be benefit overall in this cas¢ even when the vehiple volume increases. However, poor conditions of highway surface may gerie~ate much more aW poll,utants and higher noise level from vehicles than those generated ~her) driving on good surfflce conditions. Therefore, the regular highway maintenance will be carried:out and included as on:e df the mitigation measures. Similarly, traffic signs limiting the vehicle speed will be in place.

Inconvenience arising from construction activities may change economic interaction. Limited travel lanes, poor access to local places and services, and bad conditions of road surface may deviate road users to other roadways, which consequently decrease the economic activities along the

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proposed section. Nevertheless, appropriate controls and traffic management uring the implementation could maintain or even enhance the economic activities around the proje t area.

During the operation, u-turns could provide a better access to areas along t~e road secti

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Initial Social Assessment (ISA) Checklist of Information on Resettlement

Estimated Number of Project Affected Persons' (APs): __ 4 __

Vulnerable Groups:

I Types Yes No Remarks

• Poverty group affected ,( The project is proposed to be wholly within the

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existing right-of-way. Therefore, resettlement may

i not be of concern.

• Women beaded households affected ,(

• Indigenous Peoples Affected ,(

I • Other vulnerable group2affected i r=

Types of Impacts (Social and Economic Risks)3

Types ! Yes i No Provide details (Expected number of households, area of land, types of structures

i likely to be affected), where possible

I • Is land acquisition necessary ,(

• Presence of squatters ,( Approximately 4 temporary shops and food stalls are located within DOH's ROW. However, DOH will provide any assistance in shifting those shops out of

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affected areas .

! • Loss of structures resulting in displacement I ,(

I • Displacement of people due to loss of ,(

productive assets

• People losing means of livelihood and ,(

i incomes

•• • Is there any risk of economic marginalization I

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of APs

I • BaSic facilities/ services will be inaccessible i

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i • Impact on crops, trees and other fixed assets ,(

• Tenants! Lessees lOSing crops! trees ,(

• Loss of community assets i ,( _ .....

• Loss of existing social & community ties ,(

Note: Information for ISA should be collected in consultation and coordination with EA, local authorities, local NGOs and community leaders of affected community. Where possible, sufficient time should bespenUor group discussion with community likely to be affected by the project.

The number of people likely to be affected should be based on rapid assessment.

This may include disabled, child labor, etc.

It may not always be possible to get information on some of the above impacts at the ISA stage. However, particular attention should be paid to these types of impacts during the project preparation stage.

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4.2 Social Impact and Mitigation Measures

Since the road widening will be implemented within the existing right-of-way, no significa t impacts are likely to occur. Nevertheless, social impacts can be managed an9 minimized hrough a community consultation process.

Typically, the project road passes through relatively flat terrain. The width df right-of-way is ranged between 60-80 meters. At some section, it is seen that local people are utilizing some part of right­of-way for commercial purpose i.e. selling food. From .the survey, it reveals that th~reare 4 temporary shops locate within the right-of way. All of the shops are locateo in front of the owner's house. Prior to construction, for safety reason, those shops will be relocated outside trie rij;lht-of-

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To avoid impact on people's income, the shop shall be relocated as fast as possible to ensure that shop owner will not experience any stoppage in their operation. The temporary shops qan be removed easily by the shop owner themselves, or they can call for labor and/or materials from the project if necessary. Additionally, the project will help in ground leveling prior to removing. In dOing this, the assistance will be provided at no cost to the shop owners. Therefore, the livl lihood of those shop owners will not be severely affe.cted by the road widening broject. List f affected people is shown in Annex I.

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5. IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION MEASURE

5.1 Environmental Problems Due To Project Location

The road section to widen under the project is within the existing right-of-way, and the majority of the works wiU be undertaken along the existing alignments. Accordingly, no significant environmental impacts are anticipated due to the project's location.

5.2 Environmental Problems Related with Project Design

The design unit has sought to minimize any environmental impacts by ensuring that the widening road is within the existing right-of-way. Project design also takes account of the need to avoid creating potential slips or instability where new embankments are required. In addition, drainage system was highly emphasized in order to effectively control and prevent the flooding problem. The existihg culvert will be either lengthened or reconfigured. Local aesthetic value is another issue to be considered during project design ..

5.3 Environmental Problems Associated with Construction Stage

As the project roadway has served the transportation of this region for a long time, most environmental impacts from the widening would occur only during the construction. The severities of these impacts are considered to be minor to moderate because they can be mitigated by implementing appropriate mitigation measures. Furthermore, construction is taking place in the existing ROW, which is free from significant or important natural features. And they would last for a short period during the construction. The environmental aspects of concern would be:

• Blockage of entrance/access;

• Traffic congestion and safety

Removal and transplanting tree;

• Nuisance noise during the construction;

• Deterioration of air quality from construction machinery and vehicles; and

• Dust generation during dry season.

Table 1 shows the potential environmental impacts, and proposed mitigation measures during the construction stage. Contractor is responsible for implementing the mitigation measures duri'ng the construction and will be required to follow DOH's Conditions of Contract, Specifications for Highway Construction, and proposed Environmental Management Plan. The proposed mitigation measures in Table 1 will be included in the contract. DOH's project engineer will assist and monitor the contractor in accordance with the mitigation measures identified and on-site implementation.

Noise

Air Quality

Vibration

Surface Waterl

Hydrology

Construction activities may

increase noise level and cause

the noise level to exceed the

• standard.

The sensitive receptors are not

immediately adjacent to the

ROW, the impact of noise may

be considered to be negligible.

Transportation of construction

material, equipment

transportation and construction

activities may cause the

increase of dust and toxic gas.

The sensitive receptors are not

immediately adjacent to the

ROW, the impact on air

pollution may not be

significant.

Construction transportation,

arid activities may cause high

level of vibration, which cause

the trouble to persons in

buildings

Construction may cause the

modification of water flows.

silencers or use equipment, which generate

level.

Noise creating activities will be carried out d

hours.

The Contractor will inform 10c~1 public regarding the

unavoidable noise creating aciivities, timing a~d construction plan prior to the construction.

The construction materials ancj wastes will be: removed I ' from the construction area as soon as possibl' . ,

Spoil trucks, material trucks, ahd stockpiles w II. be

covered at all times.

Regular water spraying will beidone on, open surface. , ,

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The equipment and machinery will be regularl checked

and malfunction observed will be corrected a ,cordingly. . .

The haulage distance will be k~Pt to a minimum.

The truck speed will be limited!to minimized d~st generation. . ! ' .

The contractor will plant tall,

between roads and local

regularly.

Vibration creating activities will be strictly ('or,tlrnll.,rl in

such a way that minimizes the ;vibration.

Contractor will intensify the cOr;"lstruction during

the dry season, e.g., excavatin~ or filling, and bridge

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Pipes and culverts will be regularly cleaned to prevent

blockage of water resulting in flooding pro I

Dumping of residual constructibn material or , waste

into waterways shall be prdhib\tedto protect w",t"l"\I\/"",<I;

from being shallow or stagnan~ water nrcm",ml

: Soil and Erosion

Geology and

Mineral

Rock and earth

aggregate

deteriorated due to the

increased sediment and

suspended particles, and the

contamination from leachate.

However, The construction

Vegetative area around 1 m from the waterways will be

maintained as a buffer zone.

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ContractorWil .. 1 consider planting native vegetation at the

disturbed water streams

wouldn't cause serious impact Construction material will be stored at least 100 m from

on water quality as the water

bodies crossed by the project

the watercourse.

Sanitary latrine and septic tank will be installed within

highway are classified as class . construction camps.

three: suitable for agricultural

pW:pose and can be uieil for

domestic consumption ',after

treatment.

. Opened sUrface may cause

increased erosion.

No significant mineral sources

exist within the vicinity of the

project roadway

Dust, noise and vibration could

be generated from rock and

earth borrowing sites.

Waste dumping will be prohibited.

I yvashing equipment will not be allowed in the water

streams.

Construction activities will be intensifieq during dry

season.

The extent of ground disturbance will bE;l minimized.

Grasses and native vegetation will be promptly grown

after the shoulder is filled and compacted to protect the

soil. surface instantly.

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Borrowing pits and quarries will be located at least 500 m

from settlement areas.

Noise and vibration generating activities within borrowing

pits will be carried out during daylight hours.

Proper dust, noise and vibration control shall be in places.

I Stockpiles of construction materi.als shall be covered or

I sprinkled to prevent dust nuisance.

Ecological Resources

Aquatic ecology Erosion from construction sites The activities of construction will be intensified during the

may result in downstream dry season.

siltation, ruining spawning

beds for fish.

Construction residual can be a

major source of turbidity, and .

raise biological oxygen

demand.

Bridge will be constructed during the dry season.

Construction machinery will be inspected regularly to

prevent any oil leakage.

Construction activities will be prohibited in front of

waterway to prevent silt-laden water from entering the

water streams.

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Wildlife ,

Forest No ecologically sensitive areas Contractor will avoid disturbing vegetation in

and forest exist.

Some teaks and other plants

will be affected.

Human and Economic Development

Land Use

Transportation

Flood Control

Land use pattern would not

change significantly as the

roadway already exists and the

widening would take place

wholly within the existing

ROW.

Construction would result in

congestion, especially at the

populated areas and junction

with other highways. These

are anticipated to be minor in

nature and short in duration.

Transportation of construction

material may damage the

existing roadway.

There would be impact on

drainage, if the drainage

structures are not adequately

installed.

Public Utilities & Relocation of infrastructures

Infrastructure may be necessary.

Construction may affect the

accessibility of local utilities

and public areas.

outside the construction zone,! ,

Contractor must contact the F?rest Industry

before removing teaks from the construction

The transplanting shall be considered as m

possible.

Contractor will avoid making any damage to the water

streams crossed.

Construction activities will be (jone in such a , avoids filling up water resour~ and interrupt

system. ,

There will be efficient drainag~ system to

problem. :

Construction equipments and Inaterials will

during the off-peak period traffic to avoid the

congestion, ,

Contractor shall provide appropriate

technique such as detour roads to minimize the problem

of local traffic.

Local people will be informed ~egarding the c~nstruction plan and activities, and appr08riate alternativ~ roads, in

advance.

Caution signs will be posted to remind road

entering the constructionarea.

The routes, which have been 4sed to TI"l'lnl':;rICIIIT

construction equipments and materials. will , in good condition.

The appropriate and sufficient drainage , installed.

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Contractor will inform affected people

construction in advance.

Temporary access to any existing areas

roadway being constructed will. be provided.

the

before

Quality of Life Values

Socio-economic The Impacts on the quality of

life of the local p~ple would

be minor in nature but positive

overalL The positive impact is

thEn~xpansibn Of local trading·

especially on c0i"1sumer

products, due to increasing

demand from construction

workers ..

Resettlement

Archaeological

and aesthetic

values

Health and

Safety

Construction activities may

affect the convenience of local

publiC and travelers who use

the road passing the project

areas during construction

period.

No land expropriation is

required as the widening will '1,,1 '

tak~place within DOH's

exi~fing ROW .. How~ver local

people who set up tempora!},

shdps:within ROW may be

affected

No archaeological sites would

be impacted. .' .

Poor sanitary condition, e.g.

dirty drinking water,

inappropriate waste

management, and inadequate

and dirty toilet, could result in

workers'sickness.

Unsafe Condition may cause

workers' injuries.

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Local public will b~ informed prior to. commencement of

civil work regardingtemporary inconveniences during the

construction.

Contractor will minimize damage on surface of existing

roads and local tracks.

" Road obstruction will be avoided. Where unavoidable,

damages will be repaired as soon as possible.

Labor would be sought locally, consequently providing

employment to the local peopleleadihg to increased

economic activity.

DOH will be responsible for shifting of the shops to a

suitable location outside the ROW when needed, which

could be just behind the existing shop-set-up location, as

mos~shop owners are likely the people living in the

. vicinity.

Contractor will be required to set up a sanitary

management plan for worker camp to ensure that DOH's

requirements are met.

Appropriate waste management will be set up, e.g. waste

disposal method, provision of garbage can, etc.

Clean drinking water will be provided to on -site

construction workers.

Responsibility will be assigned to maintain safe and clean

construction camp

All workers will be trained in safetY precaution and

emergency plan prior to the construction.

First aid kit and appropriate personal protective equipment

will be suffiCiently provided.

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5.4 Environmental Effects During Operation

The potential environmental effects from operation of the proposed widening are listed in Table 2: Potential Impacts during Operation. The· absence of environmentally S,ensitive area~' such as pristine forests within the project area precludes any significant indirect environmen al effects. Major impacts would include increased noise, vibration, air pollution, and r~.ad accident ue to road traffic and soil erosion and flooding due to blockage of water flow and poor condition 0 shoulder. DOH will follow good practice during maintenance and coordinate with 10c~1 governmen~and other

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concerned agencies to reduce the impacts. .

5.5 Potential Environmental Enhancements

The environmental enhancements or beneficial impacts from the highway lNidening are significant, long-term, and wide raging. The benefits are of interregional significance ahd include: i

i • Encouragement of Thailand's economic growth;

.• Improved local employment during construction;

• Transportation enhancement across the region; and

• Increase in local people's income.

Air Quality

Noise level may increase due

to the increased traffic volume.

Increase traffic level may result

in deterioration of ambient air

quality

Soil and Erosion Poor condition of shoulders

could result in erosion

Health and

Safety

High traffic volume may cause

the higher rate of accident to

both the pedestrians and the

road users

DOH will set up a monitoring for noise leVel during ! :

the operation at sensitive receptor, e.g. SChOll, and

hospital and provide efficient 00ise barrier wh re needed.

Road surface condition will be maintained to duce noise

pollution. I •

DOH's district engineer will maintain good condition of . . roadway to enhance the highe?t efficiency of te vehicles.

• Traffic signs will be provided to facilitate the tr ffic and

minimize the congestion. . I

I

Highway District will maintain tkll, leafy, and dense

vegetation between roads and

Inspection of grassing will be

before the rainy season.

people' rF>",AttIF>mAnt

especially n the time

DOH's district engineer will maIntain the traffi~ warning

signs and surface condition to~lleviatethe ac/:ident. . -

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6. THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

To mitigate the potential negative impacts of a highway project, an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is developed typically to identify the mitigation measures to be undertaken during conceptual/detailed engineering design, construction, <lind operation stages, including the responsible units:

For the highway-widening project, the detailed engineering design has been completed at this stage: therefore the activities specified in the EMP are limited to those to be carried out during construction, and operation. During the conceptual and detailed design, efforts were made to avoid the need for land acquisition and compensation, provide adequate safety to road users, and inform the local public. DOH carried out a formal consultation meeting with local public in January 2009 and a summary of the public consultation report is presented in chapter 8. The mitigation measures for the environmental impacts have been incorporated into theEMP. DOHwili continue to make an effort to ensure that the key mitigation measures that can be done during the detailed design stage is incorporated into the final design. The EMP requirements as mil1imumenvironmental requirements will be included into the bidding document (specifications for highway construction).

6.1 NOISE AND VIBRATION

A. Background

Noise and vibration from construction activities, and transportation of construction materials, and higher traffic volume may impact upon people, property, and other sensitive receptors.

B. Objectives

• To minimize noise and vibration impacts arising from construction activities.

• To ensure that noise emissions from construction equipment and machinery are controlled and that machinery meets best practice emission standards.

• To protect communities from excessive noise.

1. Additional DOH requirements should be

strictly followed

Operate construction activities during

daytime.

• Limit construction traffic to be during

daytime especially the transportation of

construction materials.

• Use the 8atlirllTients

Gontractor During

construction

period

Included in a

construction

budget

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Regularly check and maintain

construction machineries and promptly

repair when malfunction is observed.

I • 2. Plantation of leafy trees and shrubs should Contractor Before endin~ of

be applied,

3. Traffic signs, limiting the speed of vehicles Highway District

to be below 60 km/hr at communities,

should be regularly maintained.

4. Road surface condition will be maintained Highway District

to reduce noise pollution.

6.2 AIR QUALITY

A. Background

construction !

period

Operation ph~se

Operation ph~se I

I

budget

Included in DOH's

~outine maint<>nlil"I"<>

budget

Included in DOH's

routine I I

maintencimce

budget'

Air quality could be deteriorated by construction activities as they usually ~enerate dus~ and toxic gas from machineries, construction vehicles, . and open surface. Dust g~neration is the key air quality issue at construction sites and can be a health hazard. In additio,/, vehicle emipsions are the greatest contributor to air pollution.

B. Objectives

• To control dust generation and to keep airborne dust to a minimum.

•

•

To ensure that emissions from construction machinery and equ~pment are cohtrolled.

To contribute to the control of total vehicle emissions thr¢ugh the pro!motion of environmentally responsible motoring manner.

that contractor has to strictly follow the

requirements regarding the environmentally

responsible construction performance as

follows;

• Remove construction materials and

wastes from the construction area as

soon as possible.

During

construction

period

I

construction materials.

Limit the extent of disturbed o(open

surface

• Restore disturbed areas as soon as

. possible.

.' Keep haulage distance of construction

materials toa minimum.

• Liniit construction activities on windy

day.

• Service equipment and machinery

regularly to minimize vehicle

emissions.

• Spray water pn open surface.

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1 2. Contractor shoul9 plant tall, leafy, and Contractor Before ending of Included in a

dense. vegetation between roads and local construction construction

people' settlement. period budget

3. Traffic signs should be provided to facilitate Contractor Before ending of Included in a

the traffic and minimize the congestion. construction construction

. period budget i

. 4. DOH'sdistrict engineer should maintain . Highway District Operation phase Included in DOH's l good condition of roadway and traffic signs

to enhance the highest effiCiency of the

vehicles.

5. Highway district should maintain tall, leafy,

and dense vegetation between roads and

local people' settlement.

6.3 WATER QUALITY AND HYDROLOGY

A. Background

routine

maintenance

budget

Highway District Operation phase Included in DOH's

routine

maintenance

budget

Poor waste and site management, and erosion and drainage control can arise water quality issues relating to highway construction especially in the rainy season. Contamination of local watercourses from the operation of highway may also cause a long term e~ect on water quality.

B. Objectives

• To eliminate water pollution from construction activities.

To protect the quality of waterways, groundwater, natural and built drainage systems.

• To manage the quality of water runoff and minimize the impact from the highway on the local environment.

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that contractor has to strictly follow the construction requirements regarding the environmentally period· bUdge~ responsible construction performance as

I follows:

• Bridges should be planned to be

constructed during the dry season.

• Vegetative area around 1 m from the

waterways should be maintained as a

buffer zone.

I' • Contractor should consider planting native

vegetation at the disturbed water streams

• Construction material should be stored at

least 100 m from the watercourse.

• Waste dumping and equipment washing in

the water streams is prohibited.

• Construction vehicles and machineries

should be regularly maintained to prevent

fuel and oil leaks.

• All chemicals, fuels, and other hazardous

substances should be sequrely stored on

imperviously bunded area. Bunded areas

should not be in areas prone to :flooding.

2 Construction areas along the waterway Contractor During Include:d in a

should be control to minimize any possible constructiofl constrrtion soil erosion and drainage of sediment into period budget

the waterway

3 Construction camp should be at least 50 m Contractor During Includfc in a from waterway and wastewater management constructio~ constr ction

should be establish, e.g. septic tank, period budget I

wastewater drainage system. Other

justifiable measures will be taken to prevent

the water stream contamination by

containing wastewater generating from

construction camp.

4. DOH's district engineer should regularly Highway District Operation phase Includ in

maintain and clean runoff drainage system to DOH's routine

ensure the highest efficiency. mainte . ance

budget

5. Grass and side trees should be maintained Highway District Operation phase Include~ in

as a tool for controlling of sediment, and DOH's ~outine runoff. mainte1ance

budget I

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6.4 CONSTRUCTION CAMP

A. Background

Usually, construction worker are mainly not local people. Construction camp is needed· to temporarily accommodate workers." Consequently, it is likely to generate the sanitary problems if the construction camp is not well controlled.

B. Objectives

• To obtain good sanitary conditions for construction workers.

Contractor should plan and set up

construction camp following the criteria

below:

• Location of the camps - the area s for

locating the camps should be at least 50

m from waterway and within the service

area of electricity and water supply.

• Waste management - garbage tank

should be provided throughout tlie

construction camp. Garbage tank should

be regularly emptied and cleaned. Other

disposal method should be approved and

in line with local regulations.

• Sanitation -safe and clean drinking water

should be provided to all construction

workers at all times. Construction camp

should be kept clean atall times. Clean

restrooms are provided at least 1

restroom per 15 workers. '

• Management of sewage -wastewater

from construction camp will be contained

and treated via on site septic tank prior to

discharge off.

• Safety - all workers should be trained in

safety precaution and emergency plan

prior to the construction. Adequate first

aid kit should be provided.

• Removal of the camps and facilities - all

camps and facilities will be removed when

the construction is completed. The areas

will be restored as close as possible to the

original conditions.

Contractor During

construction

period

Included ina

construction

budget

2 Regular inspection of construction camp

should be held to ensure that all

requirements are met.

6.5 SOIL AND EROSION

Project Engineer construction

period

constr~cti.on budg

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A. Background I .

Highway construction comprises many activities that are likely cause soil ~rosion, e.g. ~xcavation, earthworks, and soil aggregate. Large areas of topsoil may be exposed tb wind and rUfOff, which primarily causes soil loss. Soil erosion is, therefore, the major contri~utor to the uild-up of sediment in the water streams.

B. Objectives

• To protect exposed soil surfaces from erosion

• To protect and conserve soils. ,I

To protect waterc,ourses and downstream water bodies from,' siltation, se1imentation • and water pollutants. .

, !

DOH sh.ould specify additi.onal requirements Contractor, DOH

f.or controlling .of soil er.osi.on as following:

• Do not disturb or strip vegetation. If it is

necessary to rem.ove the vegetation

cover, strip the t.oPsoil immediately after

clearing, stockpile and re-use the tops.oiI

to rehabilitate the areas that has been

disturbed.

• Minimize the area .of land disturbed and

period of exposure at any pOints.

• Keep stockpiles of c.onstruction materials

clear of drainage lines.

• Protect embankment fr.om run.off and

erosion. Embankment protection and

control devices include silt fences, mulch

or temp.orary plant c.overs.

• Contain and equip construction materials

st.orage area with drainage system.

• Prevent the transport .of sediment from

material stockpiles.

During I i

constru<1ion

peri.od .

IncluQedin a

conSluction

budg I'

15.

2

3

of construction material storage areas by

temporary vegetation or gravel.

• Divert natural runoff around construction

areas prior to any site disturbance.

• Restrict vehicle movement over cleared

areas.

All drainage structures and erosion controls

should t>e monitored and repaired

periodically.

Sediment structures and drainage paths

should be maintained through regular

cleaning and flushing out of sediment and

litter, in order to retain maximum

effectiveness

Grassing cover should be maintained over

side slope to prevent soil erosion from runoff

during rainy season.

6.6 TRANSPORTATION

A. Background

ContraCtor,

Highway District

Highway District

District

During

construction

and operation

Phase

Operation

Phase

Operation

Phase

Included in a

construction

budget and

DOH's routine

maintenance

budget

Included in

DOH's routine

maintenance

budget

Included in

DOH's routine

maintenance

budget

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Highway construction will result in a noticeable increase in the volume of local traffic by transportation of construction materials! equipment. The increased traffic could reduce the level of road' safety if not properly managed in particular to on site workers, road users, and surrounding communities. Road accidents may occur that could result in injuries, deaths, and other environmental damage.

B. Objectives

• To minimize impacts from potentially increased traffic volume on local roads.

• To ensure the safety of construction personnel and the public.

1.

construction plan, activities, and appropriate construction

alternative roads, in advance. budget .~---- ... ~'-- ... ~----'--------'--...:..------

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management plan as described below: construytion construction

· The contractor constructs first stage at period b"dl"'

area outside edge of existing roadway.

• During first stage construction,

Interruptions to traffic flow on existing

roadway are not allowed. If the contractor

requires area on shoulder of existing

roadway for construction, permission has

to be obtained from the project engineer.

· The contractor shall provide preventive

measures against accident and

inconvenience to the road user. The

measure shall include installation of traffic

sign,marking, Signal, lighting, and other

incidental conforming to DOH.

· After complete the first stage construction

up to binder course layer, this layer will be

opened to traffic serve. Then, the second

stage construction will be commenced.

· No space allowed on first stage

construction area for second stage

construction.

· After finishing the second stage

construction with all incidentals, all traffic

will be diverted to use these areas, and

then wearing course layer shall be placed

in first stage construction area with all

incidentals.

• Lane blocking at any place and any time

are not aHowed. Except the necessary

area, blocking may be allowed at night

time. During blocking time, both direction

of traffic flpw shall be maintained at least

I one lane and preventive measures

against accident shall be provided ..

3. Construction equipments and materials will Contractor During I

Included in a

be moved during the off-peak period traffic to construction conslction avoid the traffic congestion. period budg

'4. Temporary access to any existing areas Contractor During Includ6d in a

along the roadway being constructed will be construct.ion con~trrction provided. period budge,

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. The routes, which have been used to Contractor During I Included in a

transport construction equipments and construction . i construction

I

materials, will be maintained in good period budget

condition.

6. Road surface condition and traffic signs will Highway District I Operation InclUded in'

be maintained. : Phase DOH's routine i maintenance

I I budget i

6.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC

A. Bacl<ground

Socio-economicimpacts can consist of positive and negative impacts to human life within local communities. Eponomic impacts occurred during construction such as increase local income or loss of business opportunities. Social impacts are the other impacts to social systems such as restriction in access to transport, recreation and work, noise and other environmental impacts affecting the community. Social impacts can be managed through a public involvement process.

B. Objectives

To maintain existing social systems and networking during construction.

To manage community issues proactively and ensure stakeholder satisfaction with the public involvement process.

To ensure that construction schedule is not delayed due to social oraconomic issues.

commencement of civil work regarding

temporary inconveniences during the

construction period.

construction

period

construction

budget

2. Provide employment opportunities to the

local people as the first priority and as much

Contractor Beginning of

construction

period

Included in a

, construction

budget a s possible

3. Temporary shops within ROW will be Contractor Beginning of Included in a

relocated to appropriate areas prior the construction ! construction

commencement. i period budget

4. Provide a telephone number as an Contractor During Included in a

information line for community members to , construction construction

call to request information or register period I budget

complaints. I

/5. Provide clear signs on and around the Contractor During f Included in a

construction site with essential information construction • construction

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about the project. period budg~t

6.8 FOREST RESOURCE

A. Background. I . No ecologically sensitive areas and forest exist in the project area. However, some teaks and other plants will be removed and can result in the loss of vegetation from that site. Any loss of threatened

vegetation will reduce the chances for the long term survival of that species. I

B. Objectives

To ensure that maximum vegetation is retained on-site.

• To ensure that any rare species are not damaged by the construction activiti,s.

1. The contractor has to follow the requir'ements Contractor

. as described below;

• Avoid disturbing the vegetation in areas

outside the construction zone.

• Contact the Forest Industry Organization

before removing teaks from the

construction areas (if any).

• Transplanting shall be considered as

much as possible.

7. THE MONITORING PLAN

During

construction

period

Included in a

construction

budg+t

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DOH will bear full responsibility for ensuring that the project complies with best environmental practices and meets the mitigation and monitoring requirements as described in this report. This program would form part of the documentation to which contractors respond and scope of the mitigation and the action plan are present in chapter 6: The Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

To ensure highly effective EMP, a monitoring program has been developed. This environmental monitoring program involves two elements: environmental quality monitoring and monitoring of contractor's environmental performance.

Environmental Quality can be assessed by common monitoring parameters such as Total Suspended Particle (TSP), and noise and vibration level. Given the extent of environmental impacts associated with the project, however, the environmental quality will not be significantly deteriorated. The impacts of highway widening are minor in nature and short in duration. In addition, the results of public involvement indicated that public rather concern about their convenience and safety as they rarely experience the severe impacts on dust, noise, and vibration nuisance. Furthermore, Environmental Management Plan has been .developed to ensure the Contractor's good environmental practices. However, DOH will require the Contractor to set up an emergency budget for environmental quality monitoring advised by Environment Group. This could be a result from periodic monitoring of the Contractor's environmental performance if any major deficiency of good practices is observed.

The Contractor's Environmental Performance is the crucial factor contributing to .environmental quality. Therefore, a constructive monitoring on the Contractor's environmental performance has been set up. Environmental Management Monitoring Checklist has been developed for periodic monitoring by the Contractor, DOH's Project Engineer, and DOH's Environment Group. This checklist comprises five parts: project description, monitoring log sheet, monthly check and non­compliance and corrective and preventive action.

• Project description includes the detailed information of the project title, location, Contract period, DOH's Project Engineer, and The Contractor.

• Monitoring log sheet records the monitoring date and presents the acknowledgement oUhe Contractor regarding the monitoring results.

• Monthly Check involves common environmental. management, which should be established prior to the commencement of civil work and. all common construction activities, which could result in adverse environmental impacts.

• Non-compliance and corrective and preventive action is a record of non-compliance identified from the periodic monitoring. This is to ensure that effective action is established to rectify any improper environmental management .or practices.

DOH's Project Engineer will monitor the Contractor's environmental performance at least once a month. A monthly report, which contains completed monitoring checklist, summary of findings,

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corrective and preventive actions, and cOPie. s of monitoririg checklists completed by the! Contractor will be submitted to DOH's Environment Group. .

. . . .-DOH's Environment Group will conduct six-monthly monitoring· (audit) on the dontractor's environmental performance at least twice a year (during dry and wet sea~on). The coJractor and DOH's Project Engineer will be present throughout the monitoring. If any major deficiencies in good environmental practices are observed during monitoring, the Contractor will be respon~ble for the monitoring of environmental quality (dust, noise, vibration, water quality,: etc) as advitedby the Environment Group. The results of environmental monitoring will be compared with relevant

I

. environmental standards issued by enforcing authorities, e.g. the Pollution Control Department.· Appropriate correction will be carried out acCordingly. The summary of Il?onitoring resLlts will be submitted to the World Bank. . I

PROJECT DESCRIPTION I

! Project Title

I

TyPe of Project New ('5J Widening 01 Rehabilitation

I

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. i5I Overlay rJ! Others ,

Location ' I

I .. Contract period

DOH's Project Engineer (Prirt)

. (Inspector) (Signature) •

i

Contractor's Project (Print)

Engineer (Signature)

i.

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MONIT()RING LOG SHEET

I I

Monitored by Acknowledged by Date

i

(The Contractor's sUbor~inate, (The Contractor, DOH's Project Engineer, I or DOH's Environment Group) Contractor's Project EnQineer)

.

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i

i

,

i

I: I

II 1

2

No dust nuisance is observed from construction sites and

facilities, material transport and opened surface.

• Loaded trucks are covered or sprinkled.

• No spill is observed on transport roads.

No ground surface is being exposed longer than two days

without water spray.

Stockpiles are covered or sprinkled.

Borrow pits and quarries are located at least 500 m from

settlement.areas and 100 m from water bodies.

3 Construction facilities: asphalt plant, concrete mixing plant,

warehouse, chemical and waste storage area, are located at

least 500 m from settlement area.

Loading weight of trucks and driving speed are controlled.

There is a record showing periodic maintenance of

construction equipment and vehicle.

5 No flooding is observed

Drainage channels are not blocked with sediment, garbage,

residual construction material, etc.

6 No waste and high sediment is observed in water bodies

7

8

Material and waste dumping into water bodies is prohibited

• A proper control, e.g. net, to prevent any material from

entering water bodies is in place when construction is

carried out at/closed to water bodies.

Stockpile are located at least 100 m away from water bodies

On-site wastewater treatments are provided at construction

camp, asphalt plant, concrete mixing plant, construction

equipment and vehicle maintenance areas.

Wastewater is collected and properly treated via on-site

wastewater treatment plant prior to discharged off

10 Waste management procedure and equipment (waste

container, waste storage area, etc) are in place.

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construction site is prohibited.

12 Waste oil and liquid hazardous waste are collected and stored

in closed container within imperviously bunded and floored area

(with capacity aUeast 110% of capacity of the largest tank)

13. Garbage containers are adequately provided and kept closed at

all times except when used: No overloaded garbage container

is being observed.

14 Liquid and solid chemicals, including engine fuel, are stored in

closed container or package within imperviously bunded and

floored area (with capacity at least 110% of capacity of the

largest tank).

All chemical containers are labeled.

Chemical containers are in good conditions and kept closed at

17 Free and safe movement of two-way traffic over the project

section of highway or road exposed to the haul of materials is

maintained.

Temporary detour roads are maintained in good conditions ..

Warning signs, barricades or illumination are provided in

accordance with DOH's standards.

• Any damage to existing and detour roads is repaired in.a

timely manner

18 Construction sites and worker camp are kept clean and tidy.

19 Clean restrooms are provided to construction workers at least 1

restroom per 15 workers ..

20 First aid kits and personal protective equipment are provided

and easily accessible by construction workers.

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Project Title

Monitoring Date _ .. -

Description of non-compliance

,

i Location

Corrective and preventive actions Target Date

,

-

Contractor's project engineer DOH's project engineer

(Print) -"" (Print)

(Signature) (Signature)

Close-up

Completely closed

G Incompletely closed (describe here

i )

DOH's project engineer

(Print)

(Signature) Date

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8. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

8.1 Introduction

Public involvement is one of the important parts for all projects that will be preceded by the DOH. The purpose of the Public Involvement is to insure that development road project unqertaken by the DOH including "adequate public involvement prior to action. More specifically, w~ expect to ensure that views, concerns, and values of all stakeholders involved are known and p~rticipated. Comments from the stakeholders would be considered and incorporated into the design and mitigation plan. The ultimate goal is to provide the better road service for most of the pefPle and to minimize social impacts and environmental impacts to local communities and natural e~vironment. This public involvement is part of art environmental study of the proposed highway-widening project

I

to be financed by the World Bank Loan. '

8.2 Purpose of the Public Meeting

The DOH chooses the public meeting technique for this project. The reason is tha~the public meeting is the direct means in receiving recommendations from the wid~ range of stjkehOlders. The purposes of the public meeting are to: '. '

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1. Provide an up to date information of the. DOH project to all involved stakeholfers,

2. Provide opportunities for stakeholders to exchange inf~)rmation thafwill be incorporated into the design and mitigation plan, and '

3. Reduce the conflict and encourage the public to participate in the develr', pm.ent of highway project.

8.3 Stakeholders

The stakeholders for this project can be divided to be 5 groups as follows:- .

1. The community leader and local people living along the roadsid~.

2. Government officials compose of :

• Sattahip District Chief Officer,

• Chief of Chonburi Provincial Land Office,

• Superintendent, Tambon Phlutaluang Police Station,

PhlutaluangChief Executive of the SAO, and i

• Huai Yai Mayor. I

3. Private and business sector comprise of Gas Station Manager (PTT Phlutal~ang) and Pajong Restaurant Manager. '

4. Mass media compose of localtelevision station ofSattahip District.

5. Other interested people.

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8.4 Agency Responsibilities

Both representative from central office and regional office of the Department of Highway will be in charge of this project.

8.5 Date/Time/Location

The public meeting was held on 15th January 2009 between 9.30 am and 12 pm at Sattahip Highway Depot, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. Sattahip Highway Depot is readily accessible, centrally located, well.known among the stakehblders, adequate circulation space for handicapped .and wheelchairs at the entrance and throughout the meeting room (in case disabled people) and usually provide ample parking.

8.6 Disclosure Information

1.. Background of the project

2. Road design

3. Environmental impacts and mitigation measures

8.7 Summary of Public Involvement

There are 37 persons in this public meeting. The suggestion of the participants meeting as the followings:

1 1. Environment

Problem of flood and drainage shall be solved

especially at the junction of route 331 to route 3.

2. Safety

b es'.· . 'pro" ·"~·s·,'."es· ..•. ...•.•. . .... ~ ., ~'/~r', ,}~r~

, . In designing. The problem of flood was already

considered and incorporated in construction

I drawing. .

Appropriate location of U-turn shall be provided. I The suggestion will be taken into consideration and

,. be incorporated with other concerned agencies for

Implementing.

Pedestrian bridge at KM 10 is needed

~ghttime traffic signs and signals shall be .

I installed.

During construction, placing of construction

materials shall be well managed to prevent

difficulty in accessibility.

The suggestion will be taken into consideration and

be incorporated with other concerned agencies for,

implementing, !

It was already taken into mitigation measures for I safety and the contractor will be responsible for this ,.

during the construction phase.

The suggestion will be taken into consideration and

be incorporated with other concerned agencies for

implementing.

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9. CONCLUSION

Since the project road passes through relatively flat terrain, no ecologically sensitive ar a such as national park found, therefore, impact on natural environment is considered to be n1ligible. In addition, the widening activities will be done within the existing ROW, no additional I nd will be acquired. Impacts arising from road construction, hence, are insignificant and can .• ntirely be mitigated. During construction, impacts on people and environment would then be controlled by

. proper monitoring plan. In brief, the widening project. by nature, will not create any significant impact on environment. Based on the public participation activities, it is revealed that Ithe public targets' suggestions are~ taken into consideration for further modification of;the project aAd to be in conformed with the local communities' needs.

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ANNEX I

Resettlement Impacts Data

(1) Temporary Shop within the Existing ROW

Annual I

Floor space of Shelter space I Name of the

Annual income family

from shop within private house area area inside

Product persons· income

ROW (8ahttYear) • beyond right of way right of way.

(8ahtIY ear) (m2) (m2)

• Mr.Suppachai 300,000 25,000 320 10 Noodle

i Tantiwong

Mrs.Pranom 150,000 18,000 N.A. N.A. Food

Wongpramote

Mr.Chart 200,000 N.A. 1600 N.A. Grocery

Meerod

Mrs. Kanyaporn 15,000 15,000 N.A. N.A. Fishery

Wongdule Equipment

(2) Cultivated Land on the Existing ROW

None

ANNEX II

Picture of the Public Involvement Process

January 15, 2009

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