ROAD DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIAN MINISTRY OFREGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE Environmental and Social Management Plan REHABILITATION OF SECONDARY ROAD SECTION KHIDISTAVI-ATENI-BOSHURI (km12 to km22) Tbilisi, Georgia 2018 1 PART I: GENERAL PROJECT AND SITE INFORMATION INSTITUTIONAL &ADMINISTRATIVE Country Georgia Project title Rehabilitation of Secondary khidistavi-Ateni-Boshuri Road Section km12- km22 Scope of project and activity As a first step for the determination of any rehabilitation measures and a pavement design procedure of the Khidistavi-Ateni-Boshuri road section the existing pavement condition was assessed. The road has an asphalt surface which generally in a poor to very condition and is locally deteriorated to a gravel surface. Signs of executed minor repair works have been observed. The existing asphalt pavement has nearly reached the end of its design life and its several sections have experienced premature failure. The existing asphalt surface shows all type of cracks and other deficiencies. The width of the existing carriageway is 7 meters. The average width of the roadbed varies between 8 and 9 meters. The road pavement will be rehabilitated. Existing artificial structures, including drainage pipes, which will be cleaned, repaired or replaced. The road signs and safety fences will be replaced and additional signs will be installed. Junctions and yard entries will be repaired. Existing bus stops, shelters shall be newly arranged. Institutional arrangements WB Project Management Local Counterpart and/or Recipient (Name and contacts) (Project Team Leader) Giorgi Tsereteli Gori municipality Natalya Stankevich Implementation WB Local Counterpart Local Contractor arrangements (Name and Safeguard Supervision Supervision Inspectorate LtD. AGT contacts) Darejan Kapanadze Supervision Management Environment Technical Supervisor - Meslehet, LtD “Roads Rehabilitation Tikinti David Jijelava and Modernization Khidmelteri Social Supervision Direction� SITE DESCRIPTION Khidistavi-Ateni-Boshuri (km12- km22) road section Name of site Gori municipality, Shida Kartli Region Road section is located within Gori Municipality of Shida Kartli Region, Eastern Georgia, on the right bank of river Mtkvari, at the northern slope of the Trialeti Range. Describe site location The road section goes through settled rural areas and passes 4 villages (Khidistavi, Ateni, Bobnevi, and Biisi). The study road is a two-lane carriageway with a deteriorated asphalt surface. (i) The existing ROW is owned by Gori municipality; (ii) State Forest Fund under the LEPL National Forest Agency of the Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (1462.8 m2). The territory had been de-listed from the State Forest Fund; (iii) The investment will not conduct any widening or realignment that may cause impact on Who owns the land? private lands or assets Description of geographic, Location - Road section selected for rehabilitation is located within Gori Municipality of Shida physical, biological, Kartli Region, Eastern Georgia, on the right bank of river Mtkvari, at the northern slope of the geological, hydrographic and Trialeti Range. The Road passes 4 villages (Khidistavi, Ateni, Bobnevi, and Biisi). socio-economic context Air- Air quality in the project area is good due to low traffic levels and the absence of industrial facilities. Water and Soil - No pollution is reported. Flora - Following tree species are found in the road corridor: Hornbeam (Carpinus orientalis) - 44 specimens, willow (Salix magnifica)-24 specimens, wild pear (Pyroscommunis) - 3 specimens and Georgian Oak (Quercus iberica) - 65 specimens. These trees were located on the territory of the State Forest Fund. No Red Listed species are present within the project impact area. 2 Fauna - The project road pass through the degraded territory and accordingly the fauna is not reach. Mostly fauna is presented by the species which does not need any special protecting measures. Due to the small area of the project the impact on the fauna will be minimal. Noise - The current noise level is low due to low traffic levels and a lack of industrial facilities. Construction activities will have modest impact on those people who reside in existing villages (Immediately along the road) and this impact will be limited to the rehabilitation phase. Social/Involuntary Resettlement - Rehabilitation of Khidistavi-Ateni-Boshuri (km 12.4 - km 22.5) road section will require involuntary resettlement. 40 private/privately used land plots (36 households) will be affected and are subject to compensation. 1 State-owned land plot will be compensated for structures and trees. Total area of affected land amounts to 3 047 sq.m. All affected plots are used for agriculture and 11 - for residential purposes. Resettlement Action Plan is prepared and will be implemented prior to commencement of works. Locations and distance for Information for material resources nearest from project area material sourcing, especially Existing borrow areas Usable inert aggregates, water, # License No. Material /quarries at or near Quantity (m3) stones 1 KvemoBoshuri 100799 2268 Granite 2 Kareli 00527 115000 Sand-Gravel 3 Kareli 100441 173100 Sand-Gravel 4 Bernisi 00550 142000 Sand-Gravel 5 Urbnisi 00518 200000 Sand-Gravel 6 Skra 100400 60000 Sand-Gravel 7 Skra 00459 50000 Sand-Gravel 8 Gori 100003 617100 Sand-Gravel 9 Gori 100318 59400 Sand-Gravel 10 Gori 00293 210000 Sand-Gravel 11 Tiniskhidi 01029 72300 Sand-Gravel 12 Tiniskhidi 714 100000 Sand-Gravel 13 Tiniskhidi 00542 25000 Sand-Gravel 14 Tiniskhidi 00407 200000 Sand-Gravel 15 Tiniskhidi 00293 210000 Sand-Gravel 16 Tedotsminda 01085 155700 Sand-Gravel 17 Akhaldaba 00504 50000 Sand-Gravel 18 Akhaldaba 00293 210000 Sand-Gravel 19 Akhaldaba 01163 250500 Sand-Gravel 20 Akhaldaba 100325 300000 Sand-Gravel 21 Akhaldaba 0000168 18600 Sand-Gravel 22 Akhaldaba 100387 79500 Sand-Gravel 23 Akhaldaba 00551 100000 Sand-Gravel 24 Akhaldaba 00970 150000 Sand-Gravel 25 Akhaldaba 01163 250500 Sand-Gravel 26 Akhaldaba 100395 330000 Sand-Gravel 27 Sveneti 100526 123200 Sand-Gravel 28 Sveneti 100146 520000 Sand-Gravel 29 Sveneti 100565 336000 Sand-Gravel 30 Gori 100277 186600 Sand-Gravel 31 Khidistavi 100430 55000 Sand-Gravel 32 Khidistavi 00649 800000 Sand-Gravel 33 Uplistsikhe 100179 66300 Sand-Gravel 3 LEGISLATION Identify national & local The project triggers World Bank OP/BP 4.01 - Environmental Assessment and, according to its legislation &permits that principles, has been classified as environmental Category B. The present ESMP has been prepared apply to project activity to meet requirements of OP/BP 4.01. Georgian legislation does not require any type of environmental review, approval, or permitting for the project. Though according to the national regulatory system, (i) Contractor company must be licensed, (ii) Construction materials must be obtained from licensed providers, (iii) Once contractor wishes to open quarries, then the contractor must obtain respective license. (iv) If, in time of rehabilitation, contractor wishes to operate own asphalt or concrete (Or both) plants, he should have permission regarding specified limited level of pollutant substances in exhaust. (v) Disposal of the construction waste and excess ground generated in the course of earth works shall be placed in the selected locations agreed and approved by local governing bodies in written. (vi) Land plots along the road required for undertaking of planned works had been de-listed from the Territory of the State Forest Fund and transfer to the Road Department. PUBLIC CONSULTATION Identify when / where the Environmental and Social Management Framework for the Secondary Road Asset Management public consultation process Project was disclosed through the RDMRDI web page and a stakeholder consultation meeting was shall take place held on 14/07/2015. The present site-specific ESMP was disclosed through the same media and also was delivered in hard copies to the Municipality of Gori. Consultation meeting with local communities was held in Ateni municipality on November 11, 2016. ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1: Project Location Map; Attachment 2: Minutes of public consultation on the draft ESMP; Attachment 3: Waste disposal agreement; Attachment 4: Borrowing license; Attachment 5: Permit for operating asphalt plant 4 PART II: SAFEGUARDS SCREENING AND TRIGGERS ENVIRONMENTAL /SOCIAL SCREENING FOR SAFEGUARDS TRIGGERS Activity/Issue Status Triggered Actions A. Roads rehabilitation [x] Yes [ ] No If “Yes�, see Section III A B. New construction of small traffic infrastructure [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes�, see Section III A C. Impacts on surface drainage system [x] Yes [ ] No If “Yes�, see Section III B D. Historic building(s) and districts [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes�, see Section III C Will the site activity E. Acquisition of land1 [x] Yes [ ] No If “Yes�, see Section III D include/involve any of the following? F. Hazardous or toxic materials2 [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes�, see Section V E G. Impacts on forests and/or protected areas [x] Yes [] No If “Yes�, see Section III F H. Risk of unexploded ordinance (UXO) [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes�, see Section III G I. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety [x] Yes [ ] No ‘Yes�, see Section III H J. Impacts on land property and use [ ] Yes [x] No If ‘Yes�, see Section H below K. Social risk [x] Yes [ ] No If ‘Yes�, see Section I below ------------------------------------------------ 1 Land acquisition includes displacement of residents, change the way of life, this is concerning with land which was purchased/handed over and impact on persons living and/or unlawfully exist and or/performing business activities (Booths) on the land already purchased. 2 Hazardous or toxic materials contain, but is not limited to: asbestos, toxic paints, hazardous dissolvent materials, removal of lead containing materials and etc. PART III: MITIGATION MEASURES ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES CHECKLIST 0. General Conditions Notification and a) The local construction and environment inspectorates and communities have been notified of upcoming activities Worker Safety b) The public has been notified of the works through appropriate notification in the media and/or at publicly accessible sites (including the site of the works) c) All legally required permits have been acquired for construction and/or rehabilitation d) The Contractor formally agrees that all work will be carried out in a safe and disciplined manner designed to minimize impacts on neighboring residents and environment. e) Workers’ PPE will comply with international good practice (always hardhats, as needed masks and safety glasses, harnesses and safety boots) f) Appropriate signposting of the sites will inform workers of key rules and regulations to follow. A. General Air Quality a) During excavation works dust control measures shall be employed, e.g. by spraying and moistening the ground Rehabilitation and b) Demolition debris, excavated soil and aggregates shall be kept in controlled area and sprayed with water mist to reduce debris dust /or Construction c) During pneumatic drilling or breaking of pavement and foundations dust shall be suppressed by ongoing water spraying and/or installing dust screen Activities enclosures at site d) The surrounding environment (sidewalks, roads) shall be kept free of soil and debris to minimize dust e) There will be no open burning of construction / waste material at the site f) All machinery will fit emission originating regulations, well maintained and serviced and there will be no excessive idling of construction vehicles at sites Noise a) Construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit b) During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible Water Quality a) The site will establish appropriate erosion and sediment control measures such as e.g. hay bales and / or silt fences to prevent sediment from moving off site and causing excessive turbidity in canalization and nearby streams and rivers Waste management a) Waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from excavation, demolition and construction activities. b) Mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers. c) Construction waste will be collected and disposed by licensed company d) In order to control waste disposal accuracy and compliance, waste disposal reports shall be done e) Whenever feasible Contractor will reuse and recycle appropriate and viable materials (except when containing asbestos) B. Impacts on surface Water Quality a) There will be no unregulated extraction of groundwater, nor uncontrolled discharge of process waters, cement slurries, or any other contaminated drainage system waters into the ground or adjacent streams or rivers; contractor should obtain all necessary licenses and permits for water extraction and for further pouring out of used water in state current water system 6 b) There will be proper storm water drainage systems installed and care taken not to silt, pollute, block or otherwise negatively impact natural streams, rivers, ponds and lakes by construction activities. c) There will be procedures for prevention of and response to accidental spills of fuels, lubricants and other toxic or noxious substances. d) Construction vehicles and machinery will be washed only in designated areas where runoff will not pollute natural surface water bodies. C. Historic building (s) Cultural Heritage a) If construction works takes place to designated historic structures or are located in a designated historic district, notification shall be made, and approval/permits be obtained from local authorities and all construction activities planned and carried out in line with local and national regulation b) It shall be ensured, that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible " chance finds" encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted, and work activities delayed or account for such finds D. Acquisition of land Land Acquisition a) No land acquisition is expected to be required for this project. In any case, in order to avoid any conflicts with the community, the Contractor will not Plan/Framework enter into any plot without prior authorization from the Employer who should ensure that the property owner, and/or users, are informed in advance of any needs to enter their plots and the purpose and duration of such visit. If any damages occur as a result of such visit (e.g. damage to fences, access roads, etc.), the Contractor will be responsible for restoring the damaged asset or compensate as adequate in agreement with the affected party and provide documented evidence of this to the Employer." b) In case the Contractor, its employees and/or subcontractors and corresponding employees receive any communications or complaints from the communities in the area of works and the public in general, it should keep a log of such communications and intermediately inform the Employer who will document and manage the complaint as per its Grievance Redress Mechanism." E. Toxic materials Asbestos a) If asbestos is located on the project site, it shall be marked clearly as hazardous material management b) When possible of asbestos will be appropriately contained and sealed to minimize exposure c) Asbestos prior to removal (If necessary) will be treated with a wetting agent to minimize asbestos dust d) Asbestos will be handed and disposed by skilled & experienced professionals e) If asbestos material is stored temporarily, the waste should be securely enclosed inside closed container and marked appropriately. Security measures will be taken against unauthorized removal from the site. f) Removal of asbestos will not be reused Toxic / hazardous a) Temporarily storage on site of all hazardous or toxic substances will be in safe containers labeled with details of composition, properties and handling waste management information b) Containers of hazardous substances shall be placed in a leak-proof container to prevent spillage c) Waste shall be transported by specially licensed carriers and disposed in licensed facility d) Paints with toxic ingredients or solvents or lead-based paints will not be used F. Affected forests, Ecosystem protection a) Works within the territory of the State Forest Fund are disallowed prior to completion of de-listing and user right transfer to this territory from the wetlands and/or National Forest Agency to the RD protected areas b) Tree cutting must be held down to minimum by adjusting alignment of access roads, using small machinery or manual labor in individual locations, etc. c) All trees that have to be extracted must be marked and their removal must be entered into tree-cutting ledger on daily basis G. Risk of unexploded Hazard to human a) Before to start any excavation activities, Contractor shall verify that the construction area has been checked and cleared regarding UXO by ordinance (UXO) health and safety appropriate authorities 7 H. Traffic and Direct or indirect 1. In compliance with national regulations, ensure that the construction site is properly secured, and construction related traffic regulated. This includes but pedestrian safety hazards to public is not limited to: traffic and • Use signposting, warning signs, barriers and traffic diversions so that the work site is clearly visible, and the public warned of all potential hazards pedestrians by • Apply traffic management system and train staff, especially for site access and near-site heavy traffic; provide safe passages and crossings for construction pedestrians where construction traffic interferes. activities • Adjust working hours to local traffic patterns, e.g. avoid major transport activities during rush hours or times of livestock movement • If required, undertake active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site for safe passage for the public • If school children are in the vicinity, include traffic safety personnel to direct traffic during school hours • Ensure safe and continuous access to all adjacent office facilities, shops and residences during construction I. Social Risk Public relationship • Assign local liaison person within Contractor’s team to be in charge of communication with and receiving requests/ complaints from local population Management management • Consult local communities to identify and proactively manage potential conflicts between an external workforce and local people • Raise local community awareness about sexually transmitted disease risks associated with the presence of an external workforce and include local communities in awareness activities. • Inform the population about construction and work schedules, interruption of services, traffic detour routes and provisional bus routes, blasting and demolition, as appropriate. • Limit construction activities at night. When necessary ensure that night work is carefully scheduled, and the community is properly informed, so they can take necessary measures. • At least five days in advance of any service interruption (including water, electricity, telephone, bus routes), advice community through postings at the work site, at bus stops, and in affected homes/businesses. • Address concerns raised through Grievance Redress Mechanism established by the Employer within the designated timeline within the scope of Contractor’s liability • To the extent possible, work camps should not be located in close proximity to local communities • Siting and operation of worker camps should be undertaken in consultation with neighboring communities Labor management • The Contractor will recruit unskilled or semi-skilled workers from local communities to the extent possible. Where and when feasible, worker skills training, should be provided to enhance participation of local people. • The Contractor will provide adequate lavatory facilities (toilets and washing areas) in the work site with adequate supplies of hot and cold running water, soap, and hand drying devices. A temporary septic tank system should be established for any residential labor camp and without causing pollution of nearby watercourses • The Contractor will raise awareness of workers on overall relationship management with local population, establish the code of conduct in line with international practice and strictly enforce them, including the dismissal of workers and financial penalties of adequate scale 2. 8 PART IV: MONITORING PLAN Construction Phase Where How When Why Who Activity What (Is the parameter to be (Is the parameter to (Define the frequency / (Is the parameter being (Is responsible for (Is the parameter to be monitored?) monitored?) be monitored?) or continuous?) monitored?) monitoring?) Supply of construction Purchase of the construction materials Offices and warehouses Checking documents; In the process of Ensure technical quality of Roads Department materials from licensed providers of material suppliers, signing the agreements construction; (RD) and borrowing sites Inspection of material for material provision quality Protect human health and environment Works in the forested No physical activity takes place in the Work site within Checking documents Prior and in the course Ensure compliance with the RD territory territory of the State Forest Fund until forested territory of works within the national legislation; de-listing and user right transfer Visual observation forested territory procedures are complete Construction Minimize impact on forested contractor’s office area; Movement of construction vehicles and machinery, storage, or other activities do Facilitate procedure of hand not damage and cause cutting of trees over of loggs generated unless tree extraction is required for through tree cutting arranging road surface and shoulders Threes that must be extracted are labeled prior to removal and each extracted tree is entered into the tree cutting ledger (species and diameter identified) 9 Transportation of Technical condition of construction Routes for Inspection of roads Unannounced checks Avoid air and road pollution RD; construction materials vehicles and machinery; transportation of adjacent to the during the working eith dust and solid matter; and waste construction materials construction site and hours Traffic Police Adequacy of the loading trucks for and construction included in the Reduce traffic disruption Movement of transported types of cargo, and canopy wastes agreed-upon routes of construction coverage of cargo transported in open transportation equipment trucks; Movement of construction vehicles and machinery along pre-defined routes. Operation of Proper technical condition of Construction site Inspection Within and off working Reduce air and soil pollution RD Construction construction machinery: hours caused by equipment machinery on site • no excessive exhaust, operation; • no fuel leakage, • respect of working hours Reduce noise and dust • no damage to trees and other nuisance to local population vegetation what does not need to be creared for the purposes for road construction Contamination Suspended solids,organic Rehabilitation of the Inspection During rehabilitation Reduce water pollution RD ofsurface waterduring compounds, lubricants, fuel, solvents, bridge works near in the caused by equipment rehabilitation of the heavy metals, pH value,mineral oils water . operation; bridge Unannounced inspections during works near watercourses Servicing of Washing vehicles and machinery off-site Construction site and Inspection Entire period of Avoid land and water RD construction of in the location sufficiently distant construction base (if machinery operation pollution with oil products machinery from water bodies; applicable) due to servicing of vehicles and machinery; Servicing vehicles and machinery with oils and lubricants off-site or in an Be ready for fire emergency especially arranged location on-site; action to promptly localize fire source and minimize technical adequacy of the servicing material damage location: • solid, insulating floor or adsorbent layer (sand, gravel, membrane), • containment barriers allowing enough sapce for holding fuel over the 10 maximum amount expected on the location at a time, • emergency fire-fighting kit, • sedimentation pool at car wash area. Extraction of inert Purchase of inert material from the Borrow areas Checking documents The period of material Reduce slope erosion and RD material existing providers, if possible; extraction damage to the ecosystem and Inspection of activities landscape; LEPL National Obtaining license for extraction of Agency of Mines of material by the Contractor and strict Reduce river bank erosion, the Ministry of adherence to the terms of such license; water pollution with Economy and suspended particles, and Sustainable Terrace processing of the borrow pits, impact on the aquatic life; Development of backfilling of excess material, and Georgia harmonization with landscape; Protection of animals and people from accidents River bed gravel extraction away from water flow, arrangement of gravel barriers for isolating extraction area from water flow, prevention of water flow entry by vehicles and machinery; Demarcation of borrow areas with warning signs Generation of Temporary storage of inert and Construction site and Checking documents; Entire period of Avoid pollution of the RD; construction waste hazardous wastes separately at the base (if applicable); construction environment designated locations; Visual observation Gori Municipality Locations designated Timely disposal of waste to the formally for waste disposal designated landfills; Hand-over of hazardous wastes to licensed deactivating and processing companies. Accumulation of Provision of waste containers on-site; Construction site and Visual inspection Entire period of Avoid pollution of soil and RD; household waste base (if applicable) construction water with household waste Agreement with local municipality for Gori Municipality regular out-transporting of waste 11 Generation of liquid Arrangement and operation of toilets Construction site and Visual inspection Entire period of Avoid flooding of RD waste compliant with sanitary norms on-site; base (if applicable) construction construction site and base; Arrangement of drainage system for Increased frequency of storm water collection and periodic inspection in periods of Reduce pollution of surface cleaning of the system from silt; high precipitation and ground water Arrangement of sedimentation pool for waste water collection on-site Operation of asphalt- Obtaining permit for impacting Construction site and Checking documents Before establishment of Reduce inconvenience for RD; concrete plant environment by Contractor and strict base (if applicable) plant and during entire local population due to plant adherence to its terms; Inspection period of its operation operation; National Environment Agency Placement of plant in the location Reduce air and surface water of the Ministry of permissive for minimal disturbance of pollution from emissions and Environment local population; discharges from plant Protection and Agriculture Arranging sedimentation pool for capturing of liquid discharges from plant Safety of labor Provision of uniforms and personal Construction site Inspection of the the whole construction reduce the probability of RD protective gear to workers and activities period accidents enforcement of their use; Consistency with the rules of exploitation of the construction equipment and machinery 12 Operation Phase What Where How When Why Who Activity (Is the parameter to be (Is the parameter to be (Is the parameter to (Define the frequency / (Is the parameter being (Is responsible for monitored?) monitored?) be monitored?) or continuous?) monitored?) monitoring?) Cleaning road surface Trash deposited from moving Carriageway and Inspection Quarterly Prevent road littering; Gori municipality and shoulders from vehicles timely colleacted and shoulders of the road waste removed; section Road safety Bodies of animals overrun by vehicles timely collected and removed Keeping road drainage Periodic cleaning of Drainage system long Inspection Quarterly Maintaining drainage Gori municipality system operational drainageditches from silt and the road section system capacity for trash preventing road flooding and water damage Confinement of Timely confinement, On the road and its Inspection Upon occurenace of Prevent pollution of soil Traffic Police; accidental spills and deactivation, and removal of immediate accidents, as required and water clean-up liquid or powder spills of surroundings Gorimunicipality cargo in case of road accidents Disposal of waste from Collection and timely disposal On the road and its Inspection Towards completion of Prevent enviornment Gori municipality regular road of waste from maintenance immediate scheduled maintenance pollution maintenance works works to the designated surroundings works landfill 13 Attachment 1: Project Location Map 14 15 16 17 18 19 Attachment 3: Waste disposal agreement 20 21 22 23 Attachment 4: Agreement for Provision of Natural Construction Material 24 25 26 Attachment 5: Permit for Operating Asphalt Plant 27 28 29