Georgia - Fourth East West Highway Improvement Project : Environmental Assessment : Environmental Impact Assessment for Construction of Samtredia - Zugdidi Bypass Road (Including Access Road to Anaklia Deep Sea Port) (Anglais)

The development objectives of the Fourth East West Highway Improvement Project for Georgia are: (i) to contribute to the gradual reduction of road transport costs and to improve road safety along the section upgraded under the project; and (ii) to strengthen...  Voir la suite The development objectives of the Fourth East West Highway Improvement Project for Georgia are: (i) to contribute to the gradual reduction of road transport costs and to improve road safety along the section upgraded under the project; and (ii) to strengthen the capacity of the roads department (RD) and ministry of regional development and infrastructure (MRDI) to plan and manage the road network and improve road traffic safety. Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) the construction camp maintenance yard shall be constructed on impervious layer with adequate drainage to collect spills; there shall be no vehicle maintenance activities on open ground; (2) during the construction phase the contractor is required to construct, maintain, remove, and reinstate as necessary, temporary drainage works and take all other precautions necessary for the avoidance of damage by flooding and silt washed down from the works.; (3) disposal of lubricating oil and other potentially hazardous liquids onto the ground or water bodies will be prohibited; (4) the contractor shall ensure no burning of debris or other materials will occur on the site in accordance with GEO legislations; (5) ensure that no furnaces, boilers, or other similar plant or equipment using any fuel that may produce air pollutants will be installed without prior written consent of the engineer; (6) prohibit of the use of equipment and machinery that causes excessive pollution (that is, visible smoke) at project work sites; (7) use of low volume charges will reduce the potential for vibration-induced damage to structures; and in the event of damage proven to be due to the contractor’s activities, owners of structures will be fully compensated; (8) reinstatement plan should be conceptualized by the contractor for their site and submitted to the contractor; and (9) safety equipment and protective clothing are required to be available on the site at all material times and measures for the effective enforcement of proper utilization and necessary replacement of such equipment and clothing, and all construction plant and equipment used on or around the site shall be fitted with appropriate safety devices.  Réduire