E1996 V8 REPUBLIC OF YEMEN MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION NATIONAL IRRIGATION PROGRAM (WATER SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT) (IDA GRANT: H - 449 - RY) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR SUB-PROJECTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF WADI AHWAR PROJECT IN ABYAN GOVERNORATE SANA'A APRIL 2014 (UPDATED IN JULY 2014) CONTENTS REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 2 of 172 NATIONAL IRRIGATION PROGRAM (WATER SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT) (IDA GRANT: H - 449 - RY) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR SUB-PROJECTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF WADI AHWAR PROJECT IN ABYAN GOVERNORATE CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 06 OF 172 2.0 SEQUENCE OF EVENTS LEADING TO THIS ESMP 06 OF 172 3.0 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF THE ESMP 08 OF 172 4.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE 8 SUB-PROJECTS 09 OF 172 5.0 FACETS COMMON TO ALL THE 8 SUB-PROJECTS 14 OF 172 6.0 DESIGN APPROACH 14 OF 172 7.0 METHODOLOGY 15 OF 172 8.0 PROJECT BENEFITS 15 OF 172 9.0 SOCIOECONOMIC INFORMATION OF THE PROJECT AREA 16 OF 172 10.0 ROLE OF EPA AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS 16 OF 172 11.0 FORMATION OF WUAS 16 OF 172 12.0 CONSULTATION SESSIONS WITH STAKEHOLDERS 17 OF 172 13.0 LOCAL/SOCIAL ISSUES & RELATED CLAIMS 19 OF 172 14.0 GRIEVANCES REDRESSAL MECHANISM 19 OF 172 15.0 PARTICIPATORY IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT 20 OF 172 16.0 ACTION MUST BE TAKEN BY THE CONTRACTOR 20 OF 172 17.0 ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY NIP 21 OF 172 18.0 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SCREENING 21 OF 172 19.0 LAND NEEDED FOR THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SUB-PROJECTS 22 OF 172 20.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 23 OF 172 21.0 SUMMARY OF E&S MITIGATION PLAN 25 OF 172 22.0 MONITORING ASPECTS 25 OF 172 23.0 COST OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ES ACTIVITIES 26 OF 172 24.0 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE (O&M) ASPECTS 26 OF 172 25.0 WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION 26 OF 172 26.0 MODUS OPERANDI FOR MONITORING AND REPORTING OF ESMP 26 OF 172 27.0 CREATION OF PUBLIC AWARENESS 29 OF 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 3 of 172 TABLES NO. TITLE I THE MATRIX OF KEY MITIGATION MEASURES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE II THE MATRIX OF KEY MITIGATION MEASURES DURING THE OPERATIONAL PHASE III SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MITIGATION PLAN IV SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MITIGATION FRAMEWORK V ESMP IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING CHECKLIST VI ENVIRONMENTAL& SOCIAL IMPACT SCREENING ANNEXES NO. TITLE I CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAM SHOWING IRRIGATION NETWORK OF WADI AHWAR II LOCATION MAP OF 8 SUB-PROJECTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF WADI AHWAR PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE THEN TTL - WSSP ASKING NIP NOT TO START WITH ANY III WORK ON THE GROUND WITHOUT EXPLICIT IDA SAFEGUARD CLEARANCE IV SUMMARY OF SUB-PROJECTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF WADI AHWAR PROJECT V REHABILITATION OF HANAD RIGHT MAIN CANAL (LOT # 3) VI REHABILITATION OF FUAD MAIN CANAL (LOT # 4) VII REHABILITATION OF CANAL CONTROL STRUCTURES - UPPER GROUP (LOT # 5) VIII REHABILITATION OF CANAL CONTROL STRUCTURES "LOWER GROUP" (LOT # 6) IX CONSTRUCTION OF INTAKE FOR AQUEDUCT AT P8 FOR FUAD MAIN CANAL (LOT # 7) X CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HEAD REGULATORS AT FUAD MAIN CANAL P1 & P13 (LOT # 8) XI CONSTRUCTION OF FU & IC BUILDING (LOT # 9) XII WADI ALBAREK BANK PROTECTION WORKS FOR WELLS AND PONDS (LOT # 10) XIII CLEARANCE FROM THE EPA XIV CLEARANCE FROM THE LOCAL COUNCIL XV CLEARANCE OF THE SUPREME MONITORING COMMITTEE XVI BOUNDARIES OF THE EIGHT WUAS IN AHWAR COMMAND AREA XVII CONSTITUTION OF THE LOCAL SUPREME MONITORING COMMITTEE XVIII ACTION MUST BE TAKEN BY THE CONTRACTOR REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 4 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 5 of 172 NATIONAL IRRIGATION PROGRAM (NIP) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR SUB-PROJECTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF WADI AHWAR PROJECT IN ABYAN GOVERNORATE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 General The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MAI) proposed to the Bank in July 2008 to establish a program namely National Irrigation Program (NIP), to merge all the existing PMUs under one umbrella in order to implement the irrigation component of the Water Sector Support Project (WSSP), which would take over the program execution function. The NIP was established on May 5, 2008 by the Ministerial Decree No.69 as a transitional arrangement before moving into the country system. Originally NIP had a funding of US$ 68.90 million from IDA and other donors namely the Netherlands and Germany who later withdrew from this project. During May 2012, the NIP funding was revised to US $ 40.10 million (IDA: 32.1 + GoY: 8.00) and the closing date of the WSSP was extended from August 31, 2014 to July 31, 2016. 1.2 ES Safeguards The overall environmental and social impacts of the WSSP’s interventions are expected to be positive, e.g., strengthened water resources management, use of improved irrigation techniques, enhanced groundwater conservation, and improved urban and rural water supply and sanitation systems. No large-scale, significant, or irreversible impacts are anticipated. Moreover, the sector- wide approach taken by the WSSP presents the GOY with a singular opportunity to address management of Yemen’s critical water resources in a holistic manner and thus realize significant environmental and social benefits for the country. Because of the sector-wide approach taken by the WSSP, however, and the critical nature of water resources management in Yemen, the WSSP has been classified as Environmental Category ‘A’ (requiring a full Environmental Assessment) under the Bank’s safeguard policy on Environmental Assessment (OP/BP4.01), Pest Management (OP/BP 4.09) and Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12). This inter-alia implies that NIP need to obtain explicit IDA clearance on ES Safeguard issues before taking up the implementation of any of its Sub-Projects. 2.0 BACKGROUND & SEQUENCE OF EVENTS LEADING TO THIS ESMP 2.1 Background 2.1.1 History Originally Wadi Ahwar Project was a major work to be implemented under Irrigation Improvement Project (IIP) that was funded by IDA. The work of preparation of feasibility study, designs and drawings for Wadi Ahwar project including its components was completed by M/S Hydrosult an international consultant from Canada in December 2008. This Consultant also prepared an ESIA for this project. But the implementation of this project could not be accomplished under IIP due to constraint of funds and time. After the closure of IIP this work was assigned to NIP when it got underway in 2010. The conceptual map of Wadi Ahwar Project is presented in Annex – I. 2.1.2 Total Scope of work under the Umbrella of Wadi Ahwar Project Total Scope of stipulated works under the Umbrella of Wadi Ahwar Project together with the status of ES Safeguards clearance is presented in the table on next page. The map at Annex - II presents the location of these Sub-Projects. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 6 of 172 STATUS OF SUB-PROJECTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF WADI AHWAR PROJECT LOTS NAME OF WORK REMARKS Rehabilitation of Hanad Weir and Right The ES safeguards clearance with Lot # 1 Bank Protection in the upstream of the permission to commence the civil works on Weir ground was provided by IDA during November 2013. Contracts have been Rehabilitation of Hanad Left Main signed and the implementation of these Lot # 2 Canal and Associated Works including works is likely to commence in July 2014 Intakes for Right and Left Canals after surveys and designs are reviewed by the construction supervision consultant. Rehabilitation of Hanad Right Main These works were taken up earlier without Lot # 3 Canal. the IDA Safeguard clearance. The IDA vide Lot # 4 Rehabilitation of Fuad Main Canal their e-mail dated 07.05.2013 (Annex – III) advised NIP not to proceed further with any Rehabilitation Canal Control Structure, of the IDA funded NIP schemes unless it is Lot # 5 Upper Group (Fuad System) explicitly cleared by IDA from the ES Rehabilitation of Canal Control Safeguards considerations. By this time Lot # 6 Structure, Lower Group (Fuad System) work on Lot # 10 had already been completed and consequently, Intake for Aqueduct P- 8 for Fuad Main implementation of all the remaining works Lot # 7 Canal from this list (Lot # 3 to Lot # 9) was New H/R for Fuad Main Canal (P-1 and stopped immediately with effect from Lot # 8 P-13) 07.05.2013. Later on owing to the refusal of Construction of office Building for the respective contractors to continue the Lot # 9 Ahwar Field Unit of NIP and Irrigation contracts for Lot # 3 and Lot # 5 had to be Council terminated. Wadi Albarek, Alyarekh and Binn Lot # 10 Sa'ad: Bank protection works for wells Completed on 18.03.2012 and ponds (completed). 2.1.3 Basis of dividing the works in to Lots As already mentioned that all the above stated works fall under the umbrella of Wadi Ahwar project but for reasons of construction convenience as these are scattered in terms of location (See Annex – II) these were divided in to Lots. Further, with a view to see that spate irrigation does not totally suffer and part spate supplies continue to irrigate, these small works (Lot # 3 to 8 and Lot # 10) were taken up through small contracts with a total contract price of US $ 2.52. A summary of these sub-projects is presented in Annex-IV. Due to inadvertent lapse, these works were taken up for implementation without obtaining the explicit IDA Safeguard clearances except the Office Building for which IDA provided permission to take up its implementation (See Annex – XI). 2.1.4 Stoppage of Works The TTL WSSP vide his e-mail dated 07.05.2013 (Annex – III) advised NIP not to proceed further with the construction of any of the NIP schemes that is part of WSSP requiring IDA funding unless it is explicitly cleared by IDA from the ES Safeguards considerations. By this time work on Lot # 10 had already been completed and consequently, implementation of all the remaining works from the above list (Lot # 3 to Lot # 9) was stopped immediately with effect from the 07.05.2013. The total contract price of the above 8 Sub-Projects has been US $ 2,521,885.63 against which an amount of US $ 971,327.47 has been spent till date after their stoppage/termination. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 7 of 172 2.2 Remedial ESMP Finally during the detailed discussions held with IDA Mission in January-February 2014, the matter was resolved after prolonged deliberations and it was agreed that NIP shall prepare a fresh ESMP to be titled as “Remedial ESMP” hereinafter called only the “ESMP” for the purpose of simplification. It was also indicated that following IDA clearance of this ESMP, these 8 works (Lot # 3 to Lot # 9) can be started/restarted accordingly. Thus the present Dossier in hand has been prepared with the aforesaid background in mind. 3.0 Objective and Scope of the ESMP 3.1 Objective The prime objective of this dossier is to present the following:  Description and present physical and financial status of the 8 Sub-Projects (Lot # 3 to Lot # 10);  To ascertain anticipated environmental & social impacts resulting from each of the 8 Sub- Projects on individual basis based on their present status of implementation; and  To characterize the mitigation measures and the required environmental management planning activities in order to minimize and/or eliminate any potential environmental and social impacts on livelihoods of the population living in the vicinity of this project. The fundamental objective of the measures described in this dossier is to provide a means whereby a remedy could be postulated for any of the ES impacts resulting from the implementation of the 8 Sub-Projects on individual basis and overall environmental performance of the project can be enhanced. This is done through identification of potentially beneficial and adverse impacts associated with project implementation and subsequent operation together with measures and mechanisms for their incorporation in the project. The term “environmental” and its derivatives have been used in a wide sense, which cover not only physical and biological aspects, but also the social and human dimensions. 3.2 Scope of the Dossier This Dossier, among other sub topics, also presents: (i) brief background information on the project, (ii) mitigation measures to be considered, (iii) monitoring arrangements for ensuring that the project is in compliance with the safeguard policy of the World Bank and the environmental and social safeguards guidelines stated in the Dossier; and (iv) the environmental and social screening process-including field screening exercise, data collection, and consultations. Accordingly, this ES Dossier at hand broadly covers the following facets vis-à-vis ES Safeguards in respect of all the 8 Sub-Projects. 3.2.1 Description of the 8 Sub-Projects The undermentioned facets for the eight Sub-Projects have been presented in the respective annexes to this Dossier and in the relevant sections.  Identification of the Sub-Project;  Implementation Contract Number;  Supervising agency for construction;  Whether rehabilitation of existing works or new construction;  Reasons or background as to why the Sub-Project was taken up;  Time frame of implementation including date of start and date of stoppage; REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 8 of 172  Reasons for stoppage of work;  Type and objective of work under the Sub-Project;  Issues relating to land acquisition;  Contract Amount;  Status of implementation physical & financial;  Location of the Sub-Projects including Northing & Easting coordinates;  Names of WUA and WUGs and Boundaries of the Membership;  Project Benefits;  Details of consultations with Stakeholders and the Beneficiaries; and  Further Course of Action. 3.2.2 Facets Common to all the 8 Sub-Projects Since all the 8 Sub-Projects under consideration fall under the Umbrella of Wadi Ahwar Project the following information/data/facts/statistics are common to the entire project and hence applicable to all the 8 Sub-Projects as well. However, there may be some deviations in respect of two of the Sub-Projects namely Lot # 9 that being the Construction of an Office Building where the type of structure and related works are different and Lot # 10 that was completed before receiving the advice of the IDA for their stoppage. And therefore, to avoid repetition, the following information/data/facts/statistics unless otherwise itemized shall only be presented once in this ESMP.  Design Approach;  Methodology;  Project Benefits;  Socioeconomic Information of the Project area and Beneficiaries;  Role/Involvement of EPA and other Governmental Institutions;  Formation of WUAs;  Consultation Sessions with Stakeholders;  Local/Social Issues & related Claims or Disputes Potentially Involved;  Grievances Redressal Mechanism (GRM);  Participatory Irrigation Management & Boundaries of the Membership;  Recommendations to be followed and Action Must Be Taken by the Contractor;  Recommendations to be followed and action to be taken by National Irrigation Program;  Land Needed for the Activities of the Sub-Projects and Application of the Bank’s Policy on Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12);  Environmental Impacts and Proposed Mitigation Measures;  Summary of ES Impacts;  Summary of Environmental and Social Mitigation Plan (ESMP);  Summary of ESMP Monitoring Framework;  The ESMP Implementation Monitoring Checklist;  Summary of Environmental Quality Monitoring;  Cost of Implementation of the ES Activities;  Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Aspects;  Women's Participation;  Modus Operandi for Monitoring And Reporting Of ESMP; and  Creation of Public Awareness. 4.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE 8 SUB-PROJECTS 4.1 Rehabilitation of Hanad Right Main Canal - Lot # 3 This Sub-Project stipulates rehabilitation of Hanad Right Main Canal which covers Implementation of offtakes on left bank, Rehabilitation of Drop 2, 4, 5 and 6 which are existing but in damaged state. The cost of rehabilitation work is US$176,438. The work of implementation on REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 9 of 172 this Sub-Project started in December 2010 and has since been stopped along with other 7 Sub- Projects in May 2013 pending IDA NOL for ES safeguard issues. So far no expenditure has been incurred on the implementation though the physical progress of implementation is 4 %. Subsequently this contract was terminated on June 8, 2013. The benefits expected to accrue from this Sub-Project are as follows: BENEFITS Benefiting Area 1556 ha Number of Villages/Communities 19 Total Population 559 Benefiting Families 84 This work had to be taken up on the heavy demand of the beneficiaries as their irrigation was suffering for want of this Sub-Project. As the works under this Sub-Project are located on the existing canal alignment, the issue of Land Acquisition is not involved. Due to inordinate delays, at present the existing Contractor has no intention to implement this project. A suitable decision regarding completion of the remaining works would be taken after the IDA ES clearance is accorded. The process of consultations by NIP with the stakeholders took place between February 9 and 12, 2014. The salient facets of this Sub-Project including the benefits expected to accrue are presented in Annex – V. 4.2 Rehabilitation of Fuad Main Canal - Lot # 4 This sub-project stipulates rehabilitation of Fuad Main Canal which covers Rehabilitation of Fuad Main Canal, Canal No. P1 and implementation of Offtakes for P10 and P4, Pamozahim Canal, Bahr Al-Neil Canal, Aber Al-Shagah Canal and Fuad Branch Canal, which are existing but in damaged state. The cost of rehabilitation work is US$ 571058.75. The work of implementation on this sub- project started in January 2011 and has since been stopped along with other 7 sub-projects in May 2013 pending IDA NOL for ES safeguard issues. So far an expenditure of US $ 54,862.00has been incurred on the implementation and the physical progress of implementation is only 9.6 %. The benefits expected to accrue from this Sub-Project are as follows: BENEFITS Benefiting Area 3080 ha Number of Villages/communities 24 Total Population 1133 Benefiting Families 162 This work had to be taken up on the heavy demand of the beneficiaries as their irrigation was suffering for want of this Sub-Project. As the works under this Sub-Project are located on the existing canal alignment, the issue of Land Acquisition therefore, is not involved. The process of consultations by NIP with the stakeholders took place between February 9 and 12, 2014. Contractor intends to implement this project under the existing contract. A suitable decision regarding implementation would be taken after the IDA ES clearance. The salient facets of this Sub-Project are presented in Annex - VI 4.3 Rehabilitation Canal Control Structure, Upper Group (Fuad System) - Lot # 5 This sub-project stipulates rehabilitation of Canal Control Structure of Upper Group Fuad System which covers rehabilitation/replacement of the Old Gates, implementation of Pit for Groundwater collection and recharge, which exist but in damaged state. The cost of rehabilitation work is US$ 245,270. The work of implementation on this sub-project started in January 2011 and has since been stopped along with other 7 sub-projects in May 2013 pending IDA NOL for ES safeguard REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 10 of 172 issues. so far no expenditure has been incurred on the implementation and this contract has since been terminated. The benefits expected to accrue from this Sub-Project are as follows: BENEFITS Benefiting Area 1200 ha Number of Villages/communities 10 Total Population 460 Benefiting Families 66 This work had to be taken up on the heavy demand of the beneficiaries as their irrigation was suffering for want of this Sub-Project. As the works under this Sub-Project are located on the existing canal alignment, the issue of Land Acquisition therefore, is not involved. The process of consultations by NIP with the stakeholders took place between February 9 and 12, 2014. Due to inordinate delays, at present the Contractor has no intention to implement this project under the existing contract. A suitable decision regarding implementation would be taken after the IDA ES clearance. The salient facets of this Sub-Project are presented in Annex – VII. 4.4 Rehabilitation of Canal Control Structure, Lower Group - Lot # 6 This sub-project stipulates rehabilitation of Canal Control Structure of Lower Group Fuad System which covers rehabilitation/replacement of the Old Gates, supply and supply & installation of new gates, which exist but in damaged state. The cost of rehabilitation work is US $ 367,447.4. The work of implementation on this sub-project started in January 2011 and has since been stopped along with other 7 sub-projects in May 2013 pending IDA NOL for ES safeguard issues. Against the above contract price so far an expenditure of US $ 269,724.42has been incurred on the implementation and physical progress has been 73.4 %. The benefits expected to accrue from this Sub-Project are as follows: BENEFITS Benefiting Area 3469 ha Number of Villages/communities 25 Total Population 1263 Benefiting Families 180 This work had to be taken up on the heavy demand of the beneficiaries as their irrigation was suffering for want of this Sub-Project. As the works under this Sub-Project are located on the existing canal alignment, the issue of Land Acquisition therefore, is not involved. The process of consultations by NIP with the stakeholders took place between February 9 and 12, 2014. Contractor intends to implement this project under the existing contract. A suitable decision regarding implementation would however, be taken after the IDA ES clearance. The salient facets of this Sub-Project are presented in Annex - VIII 4.5 Intake for Aqueduct P- 8 for Fuad Main Canal -Lot # 7 This sub-project stipulates construction of Intake for Aqueduct P- 8 for Fuad Main Canal covering implementation of Fuad Branch Extra Canal, Protection for Al-Makasheab Canal, Facility for control and diversion water to Mashba canal. The cost of rehabilitation work is US $ 666,292. The work of implementation on this sub-project started in March 2012 and has since been stopped along with other 7 sub-projects in May 2013 pending IDA NOL for ES safeguard issues. Against the above contract price so far an expenditure of US $ 283,378.06 has been incurred on the implementation and physical progress has been 42.53 %. . REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 11 of 172 The benefits expected to accrue from this Sub-Project are as follows: BENEFITS Benefiting Area 2315 ha Number of Villages/communities 14 Total Population 687 Benefiting Families 98 This work had to be taken up on the heavy demand of the beneficiaries as their irrigation was suffering for want of this Sub-Project. As the works under this Sub-Project are located on the existing canal alignment, the issue of Land Acquisition therefore, is not involved. The process of consultations by NIP with the stakeholders took place between February 9 and 12, 2014. Due to inordinate delays, at present the Contractor has no intention to implement this project under the existing contract. A suitable decision regarding implementation would be taken after the IDA ES clearance. The salient facets of this Sub-Project are presented in Annex - IX 4.6 New H/R for Fuad Main Canal (P-1 and P-13) - Lot # 8 This sub-project stipulates construction of a new Head Regulator for Fuad main canal covering Implementation of new Head Regulator P1 and P13. The cost of rehabilitation work is US $ 74,733.00. The work of implementation on this sub-project started in June 2011 and has since been stopped along with other 7 sub-projects in May 2013 pending IDA NOL for ES Safeguard issues. Against the above contract price so far no expenditure has been incurred on the implementation and physical progress has been 27 %. The benefits expected to accrue from this Sub-Project are as follows: BENEFITS Benefiting Area 1200 ha Number of Villages/communities 17 Total Population 460 Benefiting Families 65 This work had to be taken up on the heavy demand of the beneficiaries as their irrigation was suffering for want of this Sub-Project. As the works under this Sub-Project are located on the existing canal alignment, the issue of Land Acquisition therefore, is not involved. The process of consultations by NIP with the stakeholders took place between February 9 and 12, 2014. Contractor intends to implement this project under the existing contract. A suitable decision regarding implementation would however, be taken after the IDA ES clearance. The salient facets of this Sub-Project are presented in Annex – X. 4.7 Construction of office Building for Ahwar Field Unit of NIP and Irrigation Council Lot # 9 It is envisaged to construct an office building to house the offices of Wadi Ahwar Field Unit of NIP and that of the Irrigation Council of Ahwar province on a piece of land that belongs to the Ahwar Local Council. The cost of the building is US $ 255,990.96. This was the first NCB work contract and the construction of this building started in June 2010 after obtaining the IDA NOL (See Annex - XI) for implementation on ground and has since been stopped in May 2013 pending IDA NOL for ES safeguard issues. So far an expenditure of 198,707.47 has been incurred on the implementation that works out to 77.6 %. Since the Office Building shall house the office of NIP Ahwar FU and that of the Irrigation Council, this would facilitate smooth implementation of the Project and thus provide indirect benefits to the Wadi Ahwar Project as a whole including the 8 Sub-Projects under consideration in this Dossier. The benefits which are likely to accrue are as follows: REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 12 of 172 The project will ensure sustainable and efficient use of spate water in wadi Ahwar through participatory irrigation management. It will also increase the agricultural productivity in the area leading to improvement in livelihood of large numbers of poor people and thus alleviate poverty, provide domestic water use for local people and drinking water for livestock through groundwater recharge, reduce land erosion, ensure stability of the farmers through reduction in migration to the urban area, improve food security, improve local economy, and create labor opportunities. The benefits from the project are estimated to be as follows:  Number of Villages/Communities to benefit: 107;  Total Benefitting Population: 21,213;  Benefitting Families: 2,749;  Gross Benefitting Project Area: 7,000 ha;  Net Area irrigated: 4,950 ha;  Number of job opportunities likely to be created for the local people: 800 - 1000;  Improvement in the existing agricultural productivity and related net return: 10%;  Internal Rate of Return (IRR): 18%;  The benefits in the first year: zero;  The benefits in the second year: 50%; and  The subsequent years shall provide the full net return. The work had to be taken up on priority basis as there was no office space for the NIP Ahwar Field Unit which has been running from a rented building. Besides this the office of Irrigation Council shall also be located in this building. As the building is located on a piece of land belonging to Local Council of Abyan that was given to NIP for the construction of Office Building land acquisition issues are not involved. The ownership document may be seen at Annex – XI. The process of consultations by NIP with the stakeholders took place between February 9 and 12, 2014. Due to inordinate delays, at present the existing Contractor has no intention to implement this project. A suitable decision regarding completion of the remaining works would be taken after the IDA ES clearance is accorded. The salient facets of this Sub-Project are presented in Annex – XI. 4.8 Bank Protection Works (Completed) - Lot # 10 This sub-project stipulates construction of new bank protections for 8 existing wells from flooding, construction of a new Water Pit for collection of groundwater and protection for this new water pit. The cost of rehabilitation work is US$ 164042.44. The work of implementation on this sub-project started in December 2010 and has since been completed in March 2012 further activity on this Sub-Project was stopped along with other 7 sub-projects in May 2013 pending IDA NOL for ES Safeguard issues. Against the above contract price so far an expenditure of US$ 164042.44 has been incurred on the implementation and physical progress has been 100 %. The benefits expected to accrue from this Sub-Project are as follows: BENEFITS Benefiting Area 1344 ha Number of Villages/communities 48 Total Population 2400 Benefiting Families 340 This work had to be taken up on the heavy demand of the beneficiaries as their irrigation was suffering for want of this Sub-Project. The issue of land acquisition is not involved. The process of consultations by NIP with the stakeholders took place between February 9 and 12, 2014. The salient facets of this Sub-Project are presented in Annex - XII REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 13 of 172 5.0 FACETS COMMON TO ALL THE 8 SUB-PROJECTS The Wadi Ahwar Project proposes to improve agricultural productivity from spate waters and ensure sustainability through sustainable water resources management. This is expected to lead to improved efficiency of use and distribution of spate waters of Wadi Ahwar. The gross command area under the project is 7,000 ha (net command area of 4,950 ha) that is situated on both sides of wadi Ahwar. A conceptual map showing the wadi and command area is at Annex - I Wadi Ahwar is located in the eastern part of Abyan Governorate at a distance of about 240 km east of Aden. The Wadi is formed by joining two tributaries namely: Wadi Saba and Wadi Jahir. The total catchment area of the Wadi is estimated at 7,311 sq. km and is considered generally as arid and tropical hot climate. The wadi is about 170 km long and originates from the high mountains, where it receives around 220 mm of annual rainfall. The wadi ends up in an alluvial plain which is the main agricultural area of Ahwar delta. Rainfall in the catchment occurs in two periods: March to May, and July to September. The Wadi is not equipped with a rain gauge and hydrometric station. Average annual runoff is estimated at 70.4 million cubic meters. No runoff data is available after 1982. The Existing water supply is in primarily from the private wells. As of now there is no rainwater harvesting project in the area. The electric power is mainly available from private sources. Groundwater is available in Ahwar delta and it occurs in three interrelated aquifers. Total annual groundwater abstraction is estimated at 7.0 million cubic meters, which is below the safe yield estimated at 18 million cubic meters. The groundwater storage is estimated at 1,099 million cubic meters. However, groundwater aquifers in the delta are suffering from sea salt water intrusion. Underground waters within the study area occur at a depth from 50 - 60 m. In the main part of the delta salt concentration of underground waters account for 1.1 to 3.0 g/l, but in coastal part it is up to more than 3.0 g/l. This comprises sulfate chloride or chloride sulfate sodium composition. As the groundwater table is very low, and is not likely to hamper the construction process. Two main irrigation schemes exist in wadi Ahwar: Fuad Diversion Weir and Hanad Diversion Weir (with a distance of about 7 km. between them) with their canal systems. They were constructed in 1971 to 1973 by the Yemeni – Soviet Projects. In the original design the flood discharge capacity of each system was adopted as 3,660 m3/s that was found to be inadequate. Both these structures were reported damaged in 1982 catastrophic floods. Fuad Weir was reconstructed in 1986 but Hanad weir and its canal system is proposed to be rehabilitated under the present project. 6.0 DESIGN APPROACH The general approach to the rehabilitation plan for Wadi Ahwar has been a participatory one, where farmers are the ultimate owners and users of the systems. Consequently, the opinion and wishes of farmers had been a major guideline for the design of the rehabilitation works. Also, frequent contact and meetings with the staff of the Project Implementation Unit took place, where alternatives were discussed and agreed. This has had its reflection on the designs of intake structures, locations of off takes and operation principles. The main canals of both the Fuad and Hanad systems have been critically and completely filled by trees of prosopis species (mesquite trees). Most of control structures under both systems have been impaired by sediment deposits. The secondary and tertiary canal systems are also malfunctioning and in many locations farmers have resorted to manually erect earthen dikes (obars) for diversion of spate irrigation. Irrigation systems under both weirs are suffering from lack of proper operation and maintenance system and are in general in very bad operational conditions. The present situation of these canals and the control structures calls for construction or rehabilitation of the canals and the existing irrigation structures. Though extensive topographic surveys, where all the relevant canal alignments were surveyed but in general the proposed canal REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 14 of 172 follows the alignment of the existing canal that is now in disuse. Any deviation from the existing alignment would have involved acquisition of fresh lands that does not find favour with the farmers and would have involved additional cost as well and therefore, was avoided. 7.0 METHODOLOGY A number of steps have been undertaken in order to collate and analyze information on the 8 Sub- Projects on the environmental aspects. In order to gain first- hand knowledge of existing environmental conditions and also to put the proposed engineering works into their physical and social context, an environmental expert carried out detailed site reconnaissance visit. In addition to field visits, formal meetings and discussions with the local authorities and various stakeholders were held to obtain all the relevant information regarding the existing facilities in addition to the proposed future plans. Sources from other team members such as the survey team that conducted the field- reconnaissance-level survey of the surrounding areas and the edges of the Study area were also utilized. This also included a survey of agricultural land to determine future urban growth potentials and significant agricultural land. 8.0 PROJECT BENEFITS 8.1 General Economy of Ahwar delta is based on the agriculture that requires the major part of the regional labor resources. Industry is not developed in this region, and only public services facilities exist. Regional agriculture produce is long staple cotton, sorghum, millet crops, vegetables like red onion, tomatoes and fruits like melons and fodder for local use and marketing. The Ahwar delta is one of the largest agricultural regions of the country and the economy has been hampered due to damage of the entire irrigation system and presently meets only the local consumption of agricultural goods produced here. The region exports cotton and water melon, insignificant amount of red onion, cayenne pepper, and tomatoes. The project will ensure sustainable and efficient use of spate water in wadi Ahwar through rehabilitation of the Hanad Weir, existing canals and participatory irrigation management. It will also increase the agricultural productivity in the area leading to improvement in livelihood of large numbers of poor people and thus alleviate poverty, provide domestic water use for local people and drinking water for livestock through groundwater recharge, reduce land erosion, ensure stability of the farmers through reduction in migration to the urban area, improve food security, improve local economy, and create labor opportunities. 8.2 Benefits of the Sub-Projects Expected benefits of the project will be significant through increase in the amount of spate water, extension of the agricultural lands, increase of the agricultural productivity, reducing of the agricultural lands erosion caused by the floods, and stability of farmers in the project area who have been deprived of these benefits since over three decades. The Project benefits have been described in detail under respective Annexes – V to XII of this dossier. The implementation of 7 of the Sub-Projects (Lot # 3 to Lot # 8 and Lot # 10) i.e. other than the construction of Office Building (Lot # 9) will ensure sustainable and efficient use of spate water in the project area through rehabilitation of the existing components of the canal and through the application of Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM). It will also increase agricultural productivity in the area. It is also hoped that improved agricultural productivity will lead to improved livelihood for large numbers of poor people; thus, alleviating poverty, providing domestic water for local people and drinking water for livestock through groundwater recharge, reducing land erosion, reducing farmers migration to the urban area, improving food security, improving the local economy, and creating job opportunity for local people. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 15 of 172 Besides above the implementation of the Office Building (Lot # 9) shall have indirect benefit so as to facilitate the NIP/Ahwar Field Unit to accomplish the above objectives. 9.0 SOCIOECONOMIC INFORMATION OF THE PROJECT AREA AND BENEFICIARIES The average land holding is very low and most of the people in the region are poor. In the Sub- Projects vicinity the land on the wadi sides is primarily used for agricultural activities. The project area economy is partially depended on the agriculture. There is large group of workers rendering services in different institutions outside the project area. Industry is not developed in this area, and only public services facilities exist. Regional agriculture produce is long staple cotton, sorghum, millet crops, vegetables like red onion, tomatoes, chilies and fruits like melons and fodder for local use and marketing. 10.0 ROLE/INVOLVEMENT OF EPA AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS The Yemeni Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), the Local Council of Ahwar District and the Supreme Monitoring Committee for the Project have played very important role the evolution of Wadi Ahwar Project right from the initial stages. The EPA clearance and endorsement documents from the Local Council and the Supreme Monitoring Committee are attached as Annex – XIII to XV. These bodies shall continue to play their stipulated role during the implementation of these Sub-Projects envisaged in this Dossier. 11.0 FORMATION OF WUAs 11.1 General A total of 8 WUAs were constituted by NIP in the command area of Ahwar Project as a whole. These WUAs have been established under the Yemeni Cooperative Law No. 39 for the year 1998 and shall be inter-alia responsible for advancing the concept of participatory irrigation management including the O&M of Spate Structures. Since Ahwar Project acts as an umbrella for the 8 Sub-Projects under consideration, these WUAs cover these Sub-Projects as well as detailed below: S. NO. SUB-PROJECTS (LOTS) NAME OF WUA 1 Lot # 4, Lot # 5, Lot # 7 & Lot # 8 WUA for Fuad Dam 2 Lot # 4, Lot # 6 WUA for Middle Area 3 Lot # 4, Lot # 6, Lot # 7 WUA for Obar Al Shaqah 4 Lot # 3, Lot # 6 WUA for Hanad Upper Area 5 Lot # 3, Lot # 6 WUA for Hanad Lower Area 6 Lot # 10 WUA of Ambasty Canal. A combined map showing the boundaries of above mentioned 8 WUAs is presented in Annex – XVI. The maps showing boundaries of respective Sub-Projects are shown in relevant Annexes – V to XII. 11.2 Features of WUAs/WUGs The main features of WUAs shall be as follows:  WUAs will be autonomous bodies which will function on democratic lines within the purview of the Yemeni Cooperative Law No. 39 for the year 1998;  WUAs will be fully responsible for the maintenance and operation of the irrigation network within the area of their operation;  The endeavor of the Department of Irrigation will be to give increasing responsibility of managing irrigation systems to WUAs; REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 16 of 172  The WUA will be at liberty to regulate distribution of water to water users on volumetric or any other basis and to levy and collect penalties if any, fixed by it for violation of the water distribution schemes finalized for the irrigation system under its administrative supervision. By improving efficiency of the irrigation system, the WUAs will be at liberty to save water and make the water so saved available to users on payment; 11.3 Specific Role of WUAs/WUGs The specific role of the WUAs/WUGs shall be as follows:  To promote optimum distribution of water among its users;  To secure adequate maintenance of the irrigation system to ensure maximum practice of Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM) within the system;  To ensure efficient and economic utilization of water to optimize agricultural production;  To protect the environment and ensure ecological balance by involving the water users;  To promote mechanism for conflict resolution between users;  To create awareness about groundwater conservation through Public Awareness Campaign (PAC); and  To organize capacity building training programs for the members in association with the line departments. 11.4 Relationship between WUAs and WUGs The WUGs are the informal groups that existed in the area in some form or the other; while WUAs are legally established entities under Law with the Ministry of Social Affairs. Under the bylaws recently approved, the WUAs have been empowered to levy fees on the users for O&M. The relationship between WUAs and WUGs is complimentary to each other and no differences have been reported in this regard. Besides they together are keeping and running their irrigation infrastructure in proper shape. 12.0 CONSULTATION SESSIONS WITH STAKEHOLDERS 12.1 Phases of Consultation Sessions with Stakeholders held in the initial stages of Project Formulation i.e. prior to preparation of the ESMP in hand Phase of Consultations in the Initial Stages of Formulation of the Wadi Ahwar Project: During the initial phase of project formulation, survey and design the consultations were held with the project beneficiaries and other Stakeholders by the International Consultant while preparation of ESIA for the Wadi Ahwar Project as a whole. Phases of Consultation held for the Wadi Ahwar Project as a whole: Several phases of Consultation with the beneficiaries and the Stakeholders were held while preparing the ESMP for Lot # 1 and Lot # 2 of the Wadi Ahwar Project as a whole. These phases of Consultation were participated by the concerned project beneficiaries, other Stakeholders, EPA, ES Advisor and NIP. It is pertinent to mention here that the 8 Sub-Projects under consideration were also inter-alia covered as these fall under the one umbrella of Wadi Ahwar Project and majority of the beneficiaries and stakeholders are the same and common. However, no specific documentation could be done for these 8 Sub-Projects for lack of knowledge of procedures known to the implementing agencies at that point of time. The objective of the current mission was to ensure design acceptance of various Sub-Projects in particular and reaffirm the ES outcomes of the previous ES missions. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 17 of 172 12.2 Phase of Specific Consultation Sessions held for the 8 Sub-Projects Following suggestion by the IDA to formulate a Remedial ESMP it was considered highly prudential to conduct a Phase of Consultation specifically for the 8 Sub-Projects under this Dossier was conducted by the NIP Team prior to the preparation of this Dossier. Prior to holding Consultations detailed discussions were held involving NIP Director, NIP Advisor, NIP Irrigation Engineering Consultant the principal author of this Dossier, ES Advisor WSSP and the Head of the Surface Water Irrigation Unit (SWIU) of the NIP. During these discussions the modus-operandi for conducting the consultations were deliberated and a NIP team from the PMU comprising M/S Jehad Taha Mujahed – Head of the Surface Water Unit of NIP, Wadia Al Selwi – Head NIP IAs, Anwar Abdul Kareem - Director FU Ahwar, Khaled Md. Saeed – Agronomist, Ibrahim Mohsin – Irrigation Engineer, Nadir was constituted. This NIP Team accomplished the process of specific Consultations between February 8 and 15, 2014. Prior and during the process of consultation the NIP team was provided full guidance by the NIP Head Quarters on day to day basis. The process of consultations involved formal and informal discussions including individual interviews, and meetings with local villagers including other vulnerable people in the respective 8 Sub-Projects areas, as well as, concerned officials at national, district and local levels. To accomplish the process of Consultation, the NIP team visited the location of each and every site of the 8 Sub-Projects. During process of consultation, the NIP team accomplished/reaffirmed the following tasks for each of the Sub-Projects separately:  The NIP team explained in detail the objective, scope, various features and the benefits that would accrue to the beneficiaries of the particular Sub-Projects;  The team explained to project beneficiaries the broad potential environmental and social impacts associated with Sub-Project and, the relevant mitigation measures to be considered;  It was reconfirmed by the beneficiaries that no land acquisition is involved in the implementation of their Sub-Projects and hence safeguard policy: OP/BP 4.12 of the World Bank is not triggered.  The team solicited feedback of beneficiaries from the respective Sub-Project on the objectives and its design. During this consultation, project beneficiaries 'expressed strong interest for the early completion of the project. They believe that the project will provide great benefits to them and will have positive impacts on their livelihoods;  The beneficiaries reaffirmed that their needs and concerns are sufficiently addressed by the project. They also reconfirmed their support to the project and expressed their satisfaction regarding the project design and its suitability;  The beneficiaries of each of the 8 Sub-Projects assured the NIP team that they would provide full support to Ahwar project both during construction/rehabilitation and operation phases and would partner/participate in the task of O&M works under Wadi Ahwar Project. They stressed the need of restarting and early completion of their Sub-Projects in particular and the Ahwar Project in general as a whole. 12.3 Summary of Consultations Outcomes Outcomes of the overall consultation exercises with beneficiaries and other stakeholders in respect of 8 the Sub-Projects under consideration have clearly indicated that:  There are NO potential claims or land disputes;  The project will NOT entail involuntary taking of land: no relocation or loss of shelter is anticipated, no loss of assets or access to asset is envisaged and no loss of income sources or means of livelihood, whether or not the affected person must move to another location shall take place; REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 18 of 172  The project will NOT involve the involuntary restriction of access to legally designated parks and protected areas resulting in adverse impacts on the livelihoods of the affected persons, as such park(s) and protected areas do not exist in this region;  The project will NOT entail major adverse impacts on the environment and social aspects and livelihood;  The project will NOT alter water rights during construction and operation phases;  Among other benefits, the project is anticipated to bring immense irrigation benefits, recharge the groundwater;  The project beneficiaries and other stakeholders consulted emphasized the need for an Early implementation of their respective Sub-Projects; and  Minutes reflecting the above listed outcomes were prepared in Arabic those were signed by the respective stakeholders. Thus from the outcomes of the above consultations, it can concluded that implementation of the 8 Sub-Projects under consideration in this ESMP does not trigger Safeguard Policy (OP/BP 4.12) of the World Bank. Details of consultations are presented in relevant Annexes – V to XII. 12.4 Continuation of regular Consultations with the Beneficiaries, Stakeholders including Local Council, WU Organizations (WUAs/WUGs) This is a continuous process for which both the Local Council, the Abyan Branch of EPA and the WUAs/WUGs have assured. 13.0 LOCAL/SOCIAL ISSUES & RELATED CLAIMS OR DISPUTES POTENTIALLY INVOLVED Four of the Sub-Projects under Lot # 1, Lot # 2, Lot # 3 and Lot # 4 envisage only rehabilitation of existing but damaged and now in disuse Canal Works and resulting ES impacts, if any, are expected to be small-scale, site-specific, mitigable and/or reversible. The farmers of Wadi Ahwar belong to tribal societies and for a very long time they have been very successfully following the traditional rules of water distribution without any known conflicts. This practice will be further cemented after the implementation of this Sub-Project and no potential social conflicts are anticipated among different group of people, different villages/WUGs in competing the water use, particularly with the improved irrigation system. Despite that during discussions, the Local Council representatives confirmed to resolve any obstacles faced by the contractor during the construction, to assist the WUGs/WUAs to enforce the traditional rules in irrigation water distribution, and solve any water distribution rights related problems that might emerge. Further, the Local Supreme Monitoring Committee (LSMC) would also follow up the environmental and social issues that might arise during the construction and O&M during operation and also monitor contractor’s compliance to implement the environmental and social mitigation plan (ESMP). Further, the Local Supreme Monitoring Committee (LSMC) would also follow up the environmental and social issues that might arise during the construction and O&M during operation and also monitor contractor’s compliance to implement the environmental and social mitigation plan (ESMP). 14.0 GRIEVANCES REDRESSAL MECHANISM (GRM) A Grievances Redress Mechanism (GRM) for handling the disputes between beneficiaries and/or other Stakeholders, in the form of a high level committee called Local Supreme Monitoring Committee (LSMC) comprising 13 members including its chairman for follow up of smooth implementation of Wadi Ahwar sub-project, is already in place. This committee is composed of community representatives, leaders and Local Council Members and has been approved by the Director General of Local Council of Ahwar District and also the Governor of Abyan Governorate. One of the tasks of this committee inter-alia is to "Work with local community, government agencies, and local councils for solving any problem that may arise during implementation REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 19 of 172 phases". It is also envisaged that this committee, will ensure to safeguard beneficiaries' rights & their satisfaction in accordance with the safeguard policy and prevailing laws. Thus this Committee which is constituted for the entire Wadi Ahwar Project as a whole and as the 8 Sub-Projects covered under this Dossier fall under the umbrella of Wadi Ahwar Project, this mechanism would be an effective means to redress any dispute that might arise between the beneficiaries and/or the Stakeholders. Besides above regular public meetings shall be held by NIP in coordination with its Field Unit in Ahwar to resolve any tension that might arise between the beneficiaries and/or the Stakeholders. The composition and the stipulated tasks of the above committee are presented in Annex – XVII. As envisaged under the tasks of Local Supreme Monitoring Committee (LSMC), it would look after the interest of the beneficiaries including redressal of their grievances for the 11 Sub-Projects (Lot # 1 to Lot # 10 and also Hanad Road). Hanad Road Sub-Project has since almost been completed. Consequently this committee shall now look after its stipulated tasks only for the remaining 10 Sub-Projects including the 8 Sub-Projects covered in the Dossier under hand. It is pertinent to mention here that besides the above LSMC the following institutions also exist who would look after addressing the disputes between the beneficiaries;  WUAs (8 Nos.) constituted by NIP as detailed in this Dossier (Section – 11.0) the jurisdiction of which cover the entire 10 Sub-Projects;  Local Council (LC) of Abyan Governorate; and  Ahwar Field Unit of NIP located in Ahwar. Since all the beneficiaries and/or the Stakeholders for all the Sub-Projects are common and covered by the 8 WUAs, creation of any other entity for the purpose would only result in multiple bodies. It is therefore; felt that the above GRM that is already in place would be an adequate and effective mechanism to redress any dispute that might arise between the beneficiaries and/or the Stakeholders. 15.0 PARTICIPATORY IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT Under Wadi Ahwar project a total of 8 WUAs have been established by NIP. The WUA has been established under the Cooperative Law No. 39 of the year 1998. The WUAs and WUGs have been formed on the basic principle of participatory irrigation management (PIM) that is committed by the farmers’ community and would be further strengthened during the phase of implementation of the project by way of creation of awareness and training in various such activities. Both WUAs/WUGs shall be responsible for advancing the concept of participatory irrigation management. The boundaries of the membership of all the 8 WUAs covering these Sub-Projects are shown in the map at Annex - XVI The rehabilitation/construction works are expected to improve spate flow. As a result of the rehabilitation works, it is hoped that downstream users will benefit from low spate flow. It is also expected that the operating entities would take into consideration the various downstream demands and operate the weir in such a manner that minimizes any potential negative impacts regardless of how small the impact could be. 16.0 RECOMMENDATIONS TO BE FOLLOWED AND ACTION MUST BE TAKEN BY THE CONTRACTOR The Contractor shall be under obligation and strictly adhere to the stipulated mitigation measures during the phase of implementation outlined in Annex - XVII, including measures to:  Protection of lives of humans/workers; REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 20 of 172  To ensure that no irreversible damage is caused to the lands and property of the beneficiaries, alongside working area of the contractor;  Put in place shelter for construction workers and site office;  Reduce air and noise pollution at site;  Avoid public nuisance;  Provide equipment storage and maintenance yard site;  Regularly inspect transportation of construction material by doing routine check of vehicles used for transportation for the purpose of proper maintenance;  Ensure water and soil quality;  Avoid accident due to trench opening;  Use of water on and off-site;  Avoid compilations from earthwork, rock cutting, and grading;  Ensure traffic management;  Safeguard public safety;  Control flushing and disinfecting;  Craft ESMP monitoring;  Dispose construction debris; and  Construction activities that can have impacts on the surrounding environment; 17.0 RECOMMENDATIONS TO BE FOLLOWED AND ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY NIP NIP shall be under obligation to strictly follow the below mentioned mitigation measures both during pre-construction and construction phases of the project:  The implementation of ES activities listed in this ESMP shall be included in the tender documents in case of fresh tendering;  NIP shall ensure to provide all the costs for implementation of ES activities in respect of all the Sub-Projects as envisaged in this Dossier;  NIP shall also ensure compliance by the contractor of the issues/concerns stipulated under his contractual obligations to provide mitigation measures during construction phase of the project; and  The NIP shall ensure that funds are made available for the smooth implementation and monitoring of the stipulated ESMP activities and a separate accounting record will be maintained for this purpose.  Regard to the recommendations to be followed and action taken by the Contractor, NIP would ensure that the contractor complies with the applicable recommendations and NIP would ensure to follow up and monitor their implementation.  NIP would ensure that the summary of ESMP listed in this dossier shall be made part of the contract and any item not covered by the obligation of the contractor 18.0 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SCREENING A number of steps have been undertaken in the past both in the context of Wadi Ahwar Project as a whole and the 8 Sub-Projects under its umbrella in order to collate and analyze information on the project environmental and social aspects. In order to gain firsthand knowledge of existing environmental and social conditions and also to put the proposed engineering works into their physical and social context, an environmental expert (the ESIA conducted by M/S Hydrosult, Canadian Consultant) carried out detailed site reconnaissance visit. In addition to this field visits by NIP formal meetings and discussions with the local authorities were held to obtain all the relevant information regarding the existing facilities and proposed future plans. Sources from other team members such as people and local authorities in the surrounding areas were also utilized. This included a survey of agricultural land, field screening and, consultations. The outcomes of these exercises suggested that: REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 21 of 172 i. Potential social and environmental adverse impacts resulting from the implementation of the Project works are limited, site-specific, reversible, and could be addressed readily through adoption of sound mitigation measures; ii. The project is not expected to have direct economic and social impact on Potential Project Affected Persons (PAPs). There would not be involuntary land taking and the project would not entail: (a) relocation of people or loss of shelter, (b) loss of assets or access to asset, and (c) loss of income sources or means of livelihoods, whether or not the affected person must be moved to another location, iii. The project does not involve involuntary restriction of access to resources in legally designated parks and protected areas, iv. The project’s temporary land needs, if any, would be met through rental arrangements with the landowner/communities and; the rental arrangement would be on voluntary basis in which the landowner freely agrees to rent his land for the project. The rented land would be returned to the landowner/communities in the same or better condition prior to its rental. Temporary land if needed for construction camps, materials and equipment storage/maintenance shall be provided by the local communities on rented basis. Besides the Local Council, Abyan Agriculture Office and the WUGs/WUA members have assured that they will provide all the assistance during the implementation and operation phase of the project. v. An Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) is being prepared under Agriculture Demonstration Program (ADP), which has recently been awarded to Agriculture Research and Extension Authority (AREA) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MAI) that would be implemented for the Wadi Ahwar Sub-Project. 19.0 LAND NEEDED FOR THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SUB-PROJECTS AND APPLICATION OF THE BANK’S POLICY ON INVOLUNTARY RESETTELEMENT (OP/BP 4.12) The Ahwar Project as a whole is mainly designed to cover the re-construction of the weir (Lot # 1) that is damaged and now in disuse and rehabilitation of existing canal systems (Lot # 2) as well numerous other works. A separate ESMP was earlier prepared for the first two lots (Lot # 1 and Lot # 2) and cleared by the IDA. This Dossier in hand now covers the remaining 8 lots (Lot # 3 to Lot # 10). And except the construction of Office Building (Lot # 9) which is located on a piece of land that is owned by Local Council, all the remaining 7 Sub-Projects (Lot # 3 to Lot # 8 and Lot # 10) are mainly designed as rehabilitation of existing canal components and protection works. The piece of land that was given to NIP for construction of the office building measures 3000 m2 (60 m X 50 m). The documents showing the ownership of this land by the Local Council and its transfer to NIP for the said are presented in Annex - IX. The alignment of the canal systems to be rehabilitated will be on their original alignment and will not change in any way. The rehabilitation of Canal Intakes and other works will also be across and on the canal. Consideration of other design alternatives which would have led to private land acquisition and livelihoods disturbances have been avoided through design considerations – that is limiting rehabilitation and construction works within existing alignment and/or locations. Access to these works will be through the main stream of the Wadi or through the old canals tracks or existing roads so no land will be acquired to access the Sub-Projects sites. Thus in nut shell no fresh land shall be needed for any of the Sub-Projects covered under this Dossier. Accordingly no one of the local people or farmers will lose their lands for the project and no one of them will be adversely affected. In brief, the planning/rehabilitation of the Sub-Projects have been done avoiding any loss of agricultural land or acquisition of any private land. Also adequate care has been taken during planning stage to avoid dismantling of any existing structure or settlement. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 22 of 172 Further to above since the various components are either located along their historic alignment or are located in the wadi which is a public land, it does not warrant any land acquisition or resettlement. This has also been confirmed by the beneficiary community during the various consultations with them before finalization of the ESMP and also emphasized by the Local Council and approved by the Governor of Abyan vide their letter at Annex – XIV of this Dossier under hand. Consequently no assessment of land required for this project activity is considered necessary. In view of above it is categorically confirmed that Safeguard Policy: OP/BP 4.12 of the World Bank is not triggered. 20.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES 20.1 General Environmental issues related to the 8 Sub-Projects (except the Office Building) under consideration in this ESMP in general can be divided to the aspects related to the Pre-construction, Construction and the Operational phase. The various relevant issues are summarized in the following sub-sections. 20.2 Positive Social Impacts or Benefits The economy of project area is mainly dependent on the agriculture. With the major deterioration of the irrigation infrastructure developed in the past, agriculture in the area has declined. People of the area are generally poor. Industry is not developed in this area. Employment opportunities are minimal. As a result large group of workers migrate to other areas. Regional agriculture produce is long staple cotton, sorghum, millet crops, vegetables like red onion, tomatoes, chilies and fruits like melons and fodder for local use and marketing. Availability of Spate water is also uncertain and during wet years when it is available, the efficiency of water use is very low due to deteriorated irrigation infrastructure. Besides improving the local economy, the project is likely to create employment opportunities for labor, and reduce the seasonal migration. In particular the project will increase the agricultural productivity in the area and will lead to improve livelihood of the poor people of the area, provide domestic water use through GW recharge for the local people, provide drinking water for livestock etc. 20.3 Possible Small Scale, Site Specific & Reversible ES Impacts and Corresponding Mitigation Measures Possible increase in use of pesticides after the project: The ES impacts anticipated on account of Project Intervention are expected to be small-scale, site-specific, and reversible. The only impact that is anticipated is possible increase in the use of pesticides after the Project completion and the corresponding mitigation measures thereto are as follows. At present farmers, use pesticides at reportedly low levels. Normally they use only the conventional methods like smoke or removing the bark to expose the pesticides to natural enemies. In any case Yemeni Law No. 25 amply takes care of use, control and handling of only permitted pesticides as per WHO/FAO guidelines. Further, an Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) is being prepared under Agriculture Demonstration Study, which has recently been awarded to Agriculture Research and Extension Authority (AREA) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MAI) that would be implemented amongst others for the Wadi Ahwar Project as well. 20.4 Impacts & Mitigation Measures during Construction Phase Environmental issues related the construction of agriculture and irrigation facilities include construction site waste generation, soil erosion and sediment control of materials – sourcing areas and site preparation activities, fugitive dust and other emersions, noise from heavy equipment and REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 23 of 172 truck traffic, and potential for hazardous materials and oil spills associated with heavy equipment operation and fuelling activities. The matrix presented in Table - I summarize key mitigation measures to be implemented during the construction phase of the project in order to minimize and environmental nuisances or impacts 20.5 Impacts & Mitigation Measures during Operational Phase The key relevant environmental issues associated with the project at hand as a typical irrigation project during operations include the following:  Water and Air Quality;  Local Erosion;  Ecological Imbalance; and  Socio Economic Impacts. Good irrigation management, closely matching irrigation demands and supply, can reduce seepage and increase irrigation efficiency, thereby reducing the groundwater recharge. The provision of drainage will alleviate the problem locally but may create problems if the disposal water is of a poor quality. Apart from measures to improve water management, two options to reduce seepage are to line canals in highly permeable areas and to design the irrigation infrastructure to reduce wastage. Waterlogging also implies increased health risks in many parts of the world. The matrix presented in Table - II summarizes key mitigation measures to be implemented during the operational phase of the project in order to minimize and environmental nuisances. Water and Air Quality: In general the purer the water, the more valuable and useful it is for riverine ecology and for abstractions to meet human demands such as irrigation, drinking and industry. Conversely, the more polluted the water, the more expensive it is to treat to satisfactory levels. As soil salinity levels rise above plant tolerance levels, both crops and natural vegetation are affected. This leads to disruption of natural food chains and the loss of agricultural production. The critical problem of salinity is covered in the section Soil properties and salinity effects. The matrix presented in Table - II summarizes key mitigation measures to be implemented during the operational phase of the project in order to minimize and environmental nuisances or impacts related to water quality issues. Local Erosion: The method of irrigation profoundly affects the vulnerability of the land to erosion. Because irrigated land is wetter, it is less able to absorb rainfall and runoff will therefore be higher. Field size, stream size (drop size), slope and field layout are all difficult to change and all significantly affect erosion rates. Careful design can avoid the occurrence of erosion problems. Agricultural practices affect soil structure and therefore the soil's erosivity, or the ease with which particles are dislodged. In general land-forming for irrigation, such as land-leveling and the construction of field bunds, tends to reduce erosion. Irrigation infrastructure needs to be designed to ensure that localized erosion, eg gully formation, does not occur. Construction activities generally expose soil to erosion. Following the completion of construction work, vegetation should be established around structures so that bare soil is not exposed to erosive forces. 20.6 Socio-Economic Impacts Original Designs: The major purpose of irrigated agriculture is to increase agricultural production and consequently improve the economic and social well-being of the area of the project. Although irrigation schemes usually achieve this objective, they could often have been more successful in developing countries if more attention had been paid to the social and economic structure of the project area. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 24 of 172 Changing land-use patterns are a common cause of problems. Small plots, communal land-use rights, and conflicting traditional and legal land rights all create difficulties when land is converted to the irrigated agriculture. Land tenure/ownership patterns are almost certain to be disrupted by major rehabilitation work as well as a new irrigation project. Access improvements and changes to the infrastructure are likely to require some field layout changes and a loss of some cultivated land. The 'losers' will need tailored compensation best designed with local participation. Similar problems arise as a result of changes to rights to water. 21.0 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MITIGATION PLAN (ESMP) The Environmental and Social Mitigation Plan (ESMP) for Construction/Rehabilitation for the 8 Sub-Projects of Wadi Ahwar Project are presented in Table - III. This plan provides ES Mitigation to be adopted both during construction and operation phase and covers the following aspects:  Project Activities/Environmental Issues;  E&S Mitigation Measures;  Organization(s) responsible for the Mitigation Measures;  Institution(s) responsible for Monitoring;  Cost if it is included in the Tender Document; and  Cost if it is Not included in the Tender Document. 22.0 MONITORING ASPECTS 22.1 Summary of ESMP Monitoring Framework: is presented in Table - IV. The table covers the following aspects:  ES Parameters/Activities;  Location of the Activities;  What Monitoring Means;  Institution Responsible for monitoring;  Frequency of Monitoring; and  Phase of Implementation. 22.2 ESMP Implementation Monitoring Checklist: A Check List for monitoring of the ES Mitigation Plan is presented in Table – V. 22.3 Summary of Environmental Quality Monitoring Public Health: Under the Contract the Contractor is required to maintain the 'First Aid' Box at the site. In case of any health check-up or emergencies the contractor is required to refer the case to the nearest dispensary/hospital Noise and air Pollution: The project site is located away from all residential areas, park areas, school and hospital premises, industrial or commercial areas and the low noise and air pollution created at the site by a few trucks, earthmoving machines, concrete mixers in the remote area where the scheme is located is unlikely to create any pollution level. In any case, under the contract, the contract is required to maintain the machinery in good condition so as to reduce the noise level, if any. Further the contractor under his contract is required to supply ear plugs to the labour and staff for the noise and face masks for the dust etc. Drinking Water: Potable filtered drinking water is available throughout Yemen and the contractor will supply he same to the labor and staff working on the project REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 25 of 172 23.0 COST OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ES ACTIVITIES 23.1 Cost of Implementation of the ES Activities envisaged in the ESMP The NIP shall take all the necessary steps to ensure that the overall costs of implementation of the ES Activities as envisaged in this ESMP are be met by the project. The implementation of ES activities for the Sub-Projects to be tendered afresh shall be the obligations of the contractor under his contract and NIP shall ensure the compliance by the Contractor. The cost of implementation of ES activities for the Sub-Projects to be restarted under the existing contracts, which do not fall under the obligations of the existing contractors will be met by NIP through a variation order. 23.2 Provision of Additional Funds The NIP also undertakes that it shall ensure provision of additional funds required, if any, for the smooth implementation and monitoring of ESMP activities and a separate accounting record will be maintained for this purpose. 24.0 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE (O&M) ASPECTS the beneficiaries assured the nip team that they would provide full support to the Ahwar project in general and their respective Sub-Projects in particular both during construction/rehabilitation and operation phases and would partner/participate in the task of O&M as called for. Further, the Local Council, Abyan Agriculture Office and the WUGs/WUAs members have assured that they will provide all the assistance during the implementation and operation phase of the project. 25.0 WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION Women have always played a vital role in Yemeni agriculture (particularly livestock) and this role has increased with male migration for work. However, women have scant access to resources and services. There is a need for rural women to be empowered to the point where they can exert influence and participate in decision-making. In fact, real development of agriculture and improvement in household food security and nutritional status is impossible without women’s empowerment. As regards spate schemes, there is adequate participation of women in the management teams on similar projects in some of the governorates of Yemen but in Abyan Governorate due to conservative nature of the society, women are not facilitated to participate in such activities. However, the role of women in the communities is encouraged in animal husbandry, agricultural activities like seedlings, weeding, harvesting and livestock upkeep etc. Besides this the women of the area are mostly engaged in fetching of water for domestic consumption which is a big task on daily basis. 26.0 MODUS OPERANDI FOR MONITORING AND REPORTING OF ESMP 26.1 General Usually the implementation; monitoring and compliance of ES Safeguards are undertaken during pre-construction, construction and, post construction phases of any Project. In the present case however, some of the Sub-Projects have been completed some need to be restarted from in between whereas some of the Sub-Projects shall have to started afresh. Accordingly, based on the present status of implementation of the Sub-Projects the monitoring of ES Safeguards shall be undertaken as follows: REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 26 of 172 PHASES OF IMPLEMENTATION; SUB-PROJECTS CATEGORY MONITORING AND S. NO. BASED ON STATUS OF LOTS COMPLIANCE OF ES IMPLEMENTATION SAFEGUARDS To be restarted under the existing Lot # 4, During construction and, post 1 contract by the same old Lot # 6 and construction phases contractor Lot # 8 Lot # 3, During pre-construction, To be started or restarted under a Lot # 5, 2 construction and, post construction fresh contract by a new contractor Lot # 7 and phases Lot # 9 3 Already Completed Lot # 10 Post construction phase. It has been envisaged that the monitoring of the ESMP would be undertaken by a committee comprising the NIP ES Field Focal Person (ESFFP), Local Supreme Monitoring Committee and the field specialist of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). The role of the reporter shall be played by the NIP ESFFP directly responsible to the Ahwar FU/Project Director of the NIP/ES Advisor WSSP. The committee shall review implementation progress, ensure record keeping, inspect implementation procedures compliance and technical/mechanical soundness of equipment. The ES Advisor WSSP shall oversee the entire process of ES Monitoring. 26.2 Role and Responsibilities of the NIP ESFFP The specific issues/concerns listed in the ESMP and other relevant issues shall be strictly followed by the ESFPP who shall also follow the compliance of and provide mitigation measures for these issues/concerns during pre-construction, construction and operation phases of the respective Sub- Projects as indicated in Table – III and IV. The ESFFP shall Work closely and hold regular consultations with the project’s stakeholders including Local Council, Local Supreme Monitoring Committee, EPA and WU Organizations (WUAs/WUGs), local community leaders, NGOs if any and district and local authorities in close coordination with ES Advisor. The procedures to be followed with regard to the recommendations stipulated in the ESMP and action to be taken by the Contractor, ESFFP shall ensure to follow up and monitor that the contractor complies with the applicable ES safeguards recommendations. The above stipulated tasks shall be accomplished with particular focus on the following:  The Environmental and Social Mitigation Plan (ESMP) would be used to mitigate potential environmental and social impacts that may result from rehabilitation/construction works. The respective costs of implementing the ESMP would be met by the parties shown in Table - III. Monitoring arrangements would be put in place to track the ESMP implementation progresses. Table - IV provides the ESMP monitoring framework while Table - V provides Checklist for parameters that should be verified during monitoring exercises;  The ESMP implementation monitoring and compliance would be undertaken during pre- construction, construction and, post construction phases of the construction or rehabilitation works of the respective Sub-Projects as indicated in Table – III and IV;  Implementation monitoring would be conducted to ensure that adverse environmental impacts outlined by the ESMP are properly mitigated;  The ESMP monitoring would be undertaken by the NIP ESFFP, Local Monitoring Committee and the Field Specialist of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). The committee assisted by NIP ESFFP will review the implementation progress, ensure good record keeping and inspect implementation procedures, compliance and technical/mechanical soundness of the equipment used during implementation; REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 27 of 172  Monitoring data and observations would be analyzed and reviewed at regular intervals. The data would be compared with recommended operating standards. Depending on the scale and nature of the environmental parameters and issues to be considered, the above committee will decide whether visual observation and photographic documentation would be adequate or quantitative assessment of critical environmental parameters in addition to the visual observation would be needed; and  Where there is deviation from what has been agreed, the above committee will report in writing the discrepancies to the NIP Director/ES Advisor and would provide recommendations for corrective action. The monitoring framework provided in Table - IV identifies parameters that the committee should follow while monitoring implementation progress of the mitigation measures stipulated in the ESMPs. 26.3 Monitoring Site Inspections The following shall be ensured by the ESFFP during the monitoring site visits:  Make regular monitoring site visits to follow up implementation of the ES mitigation measures;  Generate as much photographic documentation as possible during the site visits in general and particularly when the ES parameters are being implemented;  Provide the checklist of mitigation measures to be monitored as per Table - V. The checklist will be distributed to all parties concerned with the construction process; and  Ensure that representatives of WUAs and WUGs have been updated about the checklist and she/he will verify monitoring indicators during her/his field inspections. 26.4 Reporting Obligations The ESFFP shall submit to the NIP Director/ES Advisor the following reports in English in respect of all the schemes covered in the scope of his work:  Regular reporting and exchange of information with other stakeholders envisaged in the ESMPs of various schemes;  Monthly Progress Reports separately for works under each Lot;  Quarterly Progress Reports separately for works under each Lot;  Annual Progress Reports separately for works under each Lot; and  Final Progress Report at the end of the Project separately for each Lot. 26.5 Contents of the Reports The progress report shall briefly describe the progress of the implementation of the ES safeguards activities for works under each Lot. The format of Table - III shall be used as a reference document for complete ES monitoring the project. The proposed contents of the progress reports are given below: (A) Monthly Progress Reports General  A description of any key events during the month;  A description of the weather during the month, plus a table of rainfall and maximum/minimum temperatures;  List of Significant visitors to the project site and their observations ;  Project manager's staff and number of labor; and their comments/observations about the various aspects of works and status of compliance thereto; REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 28 of 172 Specific to ES Safeguard Issues  A general description of progress of various ES activities during the month and any key factors improving or delaying the progress;  Summary of progress of various ES activities during the month in Table – V;  Expenditure during the month and to date expenditure against the implementation of ES Activities provided in the contract;  A progress chart in the form of a bar chart for the key ES activities showing the progress achieved against the projected program and reasons for delay if any;  Photographic documentation of implementation of various ES activities;  Any other activity related to ES Safeguards noticed during the period;  Constraints if any being encountered in the implementation of stipulated ES Activities; and  Suggestions, if any, for improvement in the implementation of stipulated ES Activities. (B) Quarterly Progress Reports  The Quarterly Progress Reports would contain the same basic information as the monthly reports but this would be consolidated as data for three-month periods and would include a forecast of progress and expenditure for the subsequent three months.  Summary of progress of various ES activities during the quarter under report in Table–IV; A monthly report would still be required at the end of each quarter also since it forms the primary record of monthly progress. 27.0 CREATION OF PUBLIC AWARENESS The responsible agencies under the government need to go for an aggressive Public Awareness Campaign for surface and groundwater conservation and its judicious use is most essential for meeting the goal. The public awareness building on efficient water management and ES issues has to be done through various means as each one has certain merits. The most effective means as mentioned earlier are TV and Radio programs. But the farmer’s awareness and acceptance of the approach and methods could be accelerated through field visits or exposure visits to the site of some successful implementation of water management programs or pilot project areas. Such an approach creates an enabling environment for new ideas and inspiration in the minds of innovative farmers. Nevertheless, public awareness campaign should include other means such as workshops, seminars and public meetings where pamphlets handouts and guidelines could be circulated for public benefits. In addition to these common approaches, the motivation for effective and efficient irrigation system can come through Agricultural Extension Agents/Development Activists/NGOs. Apart from the conservation of groundwater, public awareness campaigns are required to be launched to address the environment related issues like proper reuse of wastewater, proper handling and storage of crop chemicals and fertilizers, etc. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 29 of 172 TABLES REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 30 of 172 TABLE – I (SHEET 1 OF 3) THE MATRIX OF KEY MITIGATION MEASURES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE PROJECT IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE ENVIRONMENTAL NUISANCES OR IMPACTS ES IMPACTS DURING MITIGATIVE PRACTICES CONSTRUCTION PHASE Construction Site Access may be a  Locate and identify all underground services and servitudes nuisance due to the movement of before construction commences. heavy machinery and construction  Choosing of access routes based on minimum disturbance to equipment in and out of the neighboring residents and land uses construction areas. This could result in accidents, destruction of existing  All roads for construction access must be planned and utilities, and nuisances to local approved ahead of construction activities and must not be residents and activities. created on an ad-hoc basis. Contractor’s areas could cause  Provision of potable water and acceptable waste disposal pollution in terms of the waste facilities generated by such areas including  An adequate number of waste receptacles must be available human and other kinds of waste. at strategic locations to minimize littering. Waste ranging from liquid to solid  Recycling and the provision of separate waste receptacles wastes often are generated form such for different types of waste must be encouraged. sites, thus, causing potential negative  Fenced area must be allocated for waste sorting and impacts to surroundings. disposal.  Choice of location for storage areas must take into account prevailing winds, distance from water bodies and general on-site topography.  Storage areas must be designated, demarcated and Storage is a serious issue during the adequately fenced if necessary. constructing phase especially in terms  All fuel required on site is to be stored within an adequately of construction materials and sized bund wall that has an impermeable base. The capacity lubricants for the construction of the bund wall is adequate to cope with a spill / leak of the machinery. Improper storage and fuel storage container. handling of such materials could results in leaks that could affect natural  A designated working area must be made available and must resources and serious contamination of be underlain by an impermeable surface (e.g. a concrete slab water. or plastic lining).  All handling of potentially toxic or hazardous material, and the repair, maintenance and storage of vehicles and equipment must be undertaken on the impermeable working surface in accordance with the Materials Safety standards.  Material stockpiles must be stable and well secured to avoid Safety is always an issue regardless of collapse and possible injuries. the nature of the project. This includes  Flammable materials should be stored as far as possible the safety of the workers themselves, from any sensitive receptors. and public safety of the residents in  Firefighting equipment is to be present on site at all times surrounding areas. Given the nature of  No materials are to be stored in unsuitable or high-risk areas the equipment used and the difficult  Hazardous storage and re-fuelling areas must be bonded characteristics of the Ahwar area, with an impermeable liner to protect groundwater improper practices and materials  Storage areas containing hazardous substances / materials handling could be a serious threat to must be clearly signed. workers and local residents.  Staff handling hazardous substances must be aware of their potential impacts and follow safety measures. The Matrix of key mitigation measures presented here is of general nature and may not be applicable to the 8 Sub-Projects under consideration in totality. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 31 of 172 TABLE – I (SHEET 2 OF 3) THE MATRIX OF KEY MITIGATION MEASURES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE PROJECT IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE ENVIRONMENTAL NUISANCES OR IMPACTS ES IMPACTS DURING CONSTRUCTION MITIGATIVE PRACTICES PHASE  All wastewater and contaminated runoff from the storage and working areas of the site must be channeled into existing wastewater management system  Contaminated liquids and sediments must be disposed of at an appropriate permitted disposal site.  Identification of disposal sites for the various categories of waste likely Different kinds of waste are to be generated on site generated during  The general cleanliness of the site and compliance with the waste construction. This includes disposal requirements waste generated by the  Where possible, waste must be collected for recycling programs construction activities provided that the original contents of the containers were not hazardous. themselves, and the sites  Scrap metal (components, sheet metal, nails, tins) must be stored in a utilized by the construction workers. Improper handling designated scrap metal container (e.g. a skip) of waste could often  When the scrap metal container is full, the metal must either be contaminate surrounding collected or transferred to an appropriate disposal site. resources and the local  Hazardous substance containers, contaminated substrates and materials environment. used in the clean-up of spillages must be stored in a designated, impermeable container (e.g. a skip)  The hazardous substance containers, contaminated soil, clean-up materials, etc. must be transferred to an appropriate disposal site on a regular basis.  On completion of construction, all leftover construction materials are to be removed from the working area.  Concrete mixing is to be undertaken on a hard surface covered in plastic sheeting so that concrete waste and runoff can be contained.  All concrete waste is to be collected, recycled if possible, and removed Construction Activities can from the site for disposal at an appropriate disposal site have impacts on the  To prevent the contamination of water by materials used during surrounding environment. construction, ensure the following: Activities such as concrete o Materials are prepared and stored away from watercourses; mixing, utilization of o Implement measures to prevent seepage of liquid materials into ground lubricants and fuels can where it could contaminate groundwater; cause serious threats to o Ensure prompt cleaning up of accidental spillages natural resources, especially  To prevent the contamination of hydrological features by diesel, grease, soil and water. oil, etc. derived from the working area ensure that: o The machinery / equipment is maintained in a good operating condition; o Specially designated areas for vehicle maintenance are created; o Accidental spillages are cleaned up promptly. The Matrix of key mitigation measures presented here is of general nature and may not be applicable to the 8 Sub-Projects under consideration in totality. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 32 of 172 TABLE – I (SHEET 3 OF 3) THE MATRIX OF KEY MITIGATION MEASURES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE PROJECT IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE ENVIRONMENTAL NUISANCES OR IMPACTS ES IMPACTS DURING MITIGATIVE PRACTICES CONSTRUCTION PHASE Dust Control  Excavation, handling and transport of materials must be avoided under high wind conditions or when a visible dust plume is present.  During high wind conditions, dust suppression measures will be required.  Soils stockpiles are to be located in sheltered areas where they will not be exposed to the erosive effects of the wind.  All soil that is contaminated must be removed and stored in a skip until it can be disposed of at an appropriate disposal site.  Appropriate dust suppression measures must be used when dust generation is unavoidable (dampening with water). Noise  Disturbance of the residents in the vicinity of the construction areas will have to be taken into account during the construction period. Pollution Control is critical in any  The siting of areas for delivery of equipment and materials must construction project. Given the take into account the noise generated by the vehicle as well as nature of the Ahwar project and the noise generated by off-loading equipment. rural setting of the area, key  Jackhammers and their associated compressors exhibit continuous pollution issues are dust and noise noise that could impact on nearby residents. Acoustic treatment of generated during the construction the jackhammers must include silencers on the exhausts. activities. Several measures can be  Concrete mixers must be sited to minimize the impact on nearby undertaken to mitigate such residents. impacts.  All vehicles and equipment must be properly maintained to reduce unnecessary noise.  Factors to take into account are; arriving and departing traffic, loading and unloading of equipment and materials; and day-to- day operations Hazardous Substances  The handling and storage of hazardous materials must be in accordance with the international best practices and must be restricted to designated areas. If additional areas / sites are required for the storage or handling of hazardous substances, they must be assessed.  An inventory of all fuels and hazardous substances to be used and stored on the site, and must ensure that they know the effects of these substances on their staff and the environment.  Quantities of fuels and chemicals stored on site must be appropriately stored and handled so as to minimize the risk of spills. The Matrix of key mitigation measures presented here is of general nature and may not be applicable to the 8 Sub-Projects under consideration in totality. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 33 of 172 TABLE – II (SHEET 1 OF 2) THE MATRIX OF KEY MITIGATION MEASURES DURING THE OPERATIONAL PHASE OF THE PROJECT IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE ENVIRONMENTAL NUISANCES WATER AND AIR ANTICIPATED LEVEL OF QUALITY MITIGATIVE PRACTICES IMPACT ASPECTS Control to ensure the proper use of chemicals (e.g., fertilizers) is The control of the flow of water in necessary. In addition, the control of Ahwar will result in increased pollution sources upstream of the concentrations of pollutants. This will system is also necessary. Sediment Solute Dispersion severely impact the ground water control measures that are properly resources and the biodiversity in the located and implemented could help area. with reducing such impacts for solutes and solids that are not highly soluble. An Integrated Pesticide Management (IPM) plan covering use of a combination of natural methods and agrochemicals must be drawn up and Uncontrolled or careless use of implemented, covering acquisition, Toxic Substances agrochemicals may pollute the application, accidents, storage and and agrochemical groundwater, resulting in health disposal of agrochemicals. pollution hazards for human and animal life in Also, awareness and capacity building the area. exercises are very important to ensure the proper storage of pesticides and chemicals by farmers. Enforcement on the proper handling and storage of such chemicals is vital. Depending on storage detention times and the depths to which water reach, anaerobic conditions could arise which Again, the operation of the weirs could have negative impacts. Given Anaerobic Effects could play a vital role in controlling the spate nature of the area, it is such conditions. unlikely that such conditions will develop. This, however, may change depending on the rainfall intensity. This is not a concern in the Ahwar area given the rural setting of the area and Gas Emissions N/A the nonexistence of any non-residential uses. The Matrix of key mitigation measures presented here is of general nature and may not be applicable to the 8 Sub-Projects under consideration in totality. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 34 of 172 TABLE – II (SHEET 2 OF 2) THE MATRIX OF KEY MITIGATION MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED DURING THE OPERATIONAL PHASE OF THE PROJECT IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE ENVIRONMENTAL NUISANCES EROSION AND ANTICIPATED SEDIMENTATION LEVEL OF MITIGATION PRACTICES ASPECTS IMPACT Given the nature of The terracing and grading of surrounding lands and farms the irrigation (i.e., can play a major role in reducing erosion. spate irrigation) The implementation of erosion control practices using local erosion is bound to “low cost” materials can also play a vital role without happen in Ahwar. having negative socioeconomic impacts due to cost. The recent removal of significant areas Utilizing of bales made from local materials, and gabions of ground cover in from local rock could significantly reduce local erosion. order to implement The farmers need to be provided with assistance on how to the rehabilitation best protect their lands from erosion according to their activities has already topography. However, a larger effort on the utilization of resulted in erosion control practices and rip raping should be tremendous undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture in order to protect sedimentation and that various irrigation system components. erosion problems. Such problems will An aggressive re-vegetation program is vital for the continue and will prevention of erosion once the project is complete. have severe impacts This can be prevented by planting deeper rooting crops and on a number of trees in the higher lands. things including the structures to be Protection of vulnerable areas May be necessary. rehabilitated, let Placing sediment excluders/extractors at the head works alone, impacts on Constructing sediment catchment basins that would need to Local Erosion the other resources. be periodically cleaned The exposure of Installation of structures in the channel to trap sediment and ground will also restore floodplain function. Options include creating a step- have significant pool morphology by installing a series of structures (log impacts on a number gabions, rocks) across the channel to mimic the recruitment of habitats given the of large wood that would in turn promote upstream length of time deposition of fine sediments needed to restore the As the channel bed increased in elevation by sedimentation, ground cover to pre- more log trapping structures would be placed until rehabilitation phase floodplain erosion is greatly reduced and some overbank conditions. flow and sedimentation onto the floodplain surface begins to The ongoing ground occur. uncovering and the Riparian forest trees should be allowed to grow larger, to further anticipated mimic the natural forest that was once located there. Other activities to related engineering options could involve construction of implement the setback levees to contain the overbank flooding. Over time, rehabilitation project land surface area should increase due to channel filling. In will result in severe addition to reducing downstream sedimentation, changing erosion potential an eroding floodplain environment to a more natural unless it is sedimentation environment would presumably enhance the aggressively floodplain ecosystem. mitigated. The Matrix of key mitigation measures presented here is of general nature and may not be applicable to the 8 Sub-Projects under consideration in totality. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 35 of 172 WATER SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT (WSSP) NATIONAL IRRIGATION PROGRAM (NIP) SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MITIGATION PLAN (ESMP) WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE TABLE (III) SHEET 1 OF 6 COST OF SL. PROJECT ACTIVITY/ RESPONSIBLE MONITORING MITIGATION MEASURES IMPLEMENTATION REMARKS NO. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ORGANIZATION INSTITUTION (US$) IMPLEMENTATION PHASE Contractor’s obligations shall be Construction site access may be a  Choosing of alternate access routes defined in tender document nuisance due to the movement of based on minimum disturbance to Specifications. Moreover, the heavy machinery and construction neighboring residents and land uses. NIP, ESFFP in construction site is located away equipment in and out of the 1  All roads for construction access need Contractor association with NIL from heavily populated areas and construction areas. This could to be planned and approved ahead of LSMC is unlikely to result in accidents, result in accidents, destruction of construction activities and must not be destruction of existing utilities, and existing utilities, and nuisances to created on an ad hoc basis. nuisances to local residents and local residents and activities. activities.  Construction of site office with Install Contractor’s areas could cause Need based cost shall lavatory facilities connecting to septic All these are Contractor’s pollution in terms the waste be included in the tank for workers, obligations and are defined in generation by such areas Tender Document in  Provision of potable water and tender document Specifications. including human and other kinds respect of works to be acceptable waste disposal facilities, Most of the labors/workers are 2 of waste. Waste ranging from Contractor NIP & ESFFP retendered afresh and  An adequate number of waste bins likely to be from the neighboring liquid to solid wastes often is additional cost shall be must be available at strategic locations areas and there is unlikely to be generated from such sites, thus, borne by NIP in case of to minimize littering, pollution in terms of human causing potential negative impact restart of existing to surroundings.  Fenced area must be allocated for contracts. generated. waste sorting and disposal. The cement will be delivered in Storage is a serious issue during sealed paper bags or other the constructing phase especially Since the construction site is close to approved containers and will be in terms of construction materials Ahwar town the contractor is likely to stored in a dry place. Other and lubricants for the construction NIP, ESFFP in use the existing Petrol Pump facilities material like sand is available 3 machinery. Improper storage and Contractor association with Nil available near the town and generally locally and is not required to be handling of such materials could LSMC storage of large quantities of lubricants stored in bulk. Fuel and Lubricant results in leaks that could affect and fuel may not be required. will also be available from the natural resources and serious nearby town Ahwar district on contamination of water. requirement basis. Cost of implementation of any item not covered under the contractual obligation of the contractor shall be met under the variation order. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 36 of 172 WATER SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT (WSSP) NATIONAL IRRIGATION PROGRAM (NIP) SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MITIGATION PLAN (ESMP) WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE TABLE (III) SHEET 2 OF 6 Cost of Sl. Project Activity/ Responsible Monitoring Mitigation Measures Implementation Remarks No. Environmental Issues organization Institution (US$) IMPLEMENTATION PHASE General  Construction equipment/ machinery and vehicles to be maintained in good condition. Dust Control  Excavation, handling and transport of materials must be avoided under high wind conditions or when a visible dust plume is present.  Sprinkling of water in dusty area. Vehicles shall be covered with These are Contractor’s tarpaulin sheets. obligations and are defined in Air and noise pollution: Need based cost tender document Specifications. Pollution Control is critical  During high wind conditions, dust suppression measures will be shall be included Further, since the construction in any construction project. required. in the Tender site is close to Ahwar town the Given the nature of the  Soils stockpiles are to be located in sheltered areas where they Document in contractor is likely to use the Ahwar project and the will not be exposed to the erosive effects of the wind. respect of works existing Petrol Pump facilities rural setting of the area,  Appropriate dust suppression measures must be used when dust NIP & to be retendered available near the town and 4 key pollution issues are generation is unavoidable (dampening with water). Contractor ESFFP afresh and generally storage of large dust and noise generated Noise Control additional cost quantities of lubricants and fuel during the construction  Disturbance of the residents in the vicinity of the construction shall be borne by may not be required. NIP will activities. Several areas will have to be taken into account during the construction NIP in case of ensure that the contractor strictly measures can be period. restart of existing complies with his obligations undertaken to mitigate  The sitting of areas for delivery of equipment and materials contracts. including for Dust Control, Noise such impacts. must take into accounts the noise generated by the vehicle as reduction and for storage (if any) well as noise generated by off-loading equipment. of fuel and oil in tanks etc.  Jackhammers and their associated compressors exhibit continuous noise that could impact on nearby residents. Acoustic treatment of the jackhammers must include silencers on the exhausts. However, use of jackhammers is likely to minimum.  Concrete mixers must be sited to minimize the impact on nearby residents. Cost of implementation of any item not covered under the contractual obligation of the contractor shall be met under the variation order. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 37 of 172 WATER SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT (WSSP) NATIONAL IRRIGATION PROGRAM (NIP) SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MITIGATION PLAN (ESMP) WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE TABLE (III) SHEET 3 OF 6 Cost of Sl. Project Activity/ Environmental Responsible Monitoring Mitigation Measures Implementation Remarks No. Issues organization Institution (US$) IMPLEMENTATION PHASE  All vehicles and equipment must be properly maintained to reduce unnecessary noise These are Contractor’s obligations  Factors to take into account are; arriving and and are defined in tender document CONTINUED Need based cost departing traffic, loading and unloading of Specifications. Further, since the shall be included equipment and materials; and day-to-day construction site is close to Ahwar Air and noise pollution: Pollution in the Tender operations. town the contractor is likely to use Control is critical in any Document in Fuel Tanks the existing Petrol Pump facilities construction project. Given the respect of works  All liquid fuels (e.g. diesel and petrol) which are available near the town and nature of the Ahwar project and to be retendered 4 stored in tanks or drums must have a bund wall Contractor NIP & ESFFP generally storage of large quantities the rural setting of the area, key afresh and around the tanks to prevent liquids from escaping of lubricants and fuel may not be pollution issues are dust and noise additional cost in the event of a spill or leak. required. NIP will ensure that the generated during the construction shall be borne by activities. Several measures can  The volume of the bund must be 110% of the NIP in case of contractor strictly complies with volume of the storage tanks. his obligations including for Dust be undertaken to mitigate such restart of existing impacts.  Any person delivering fuels or other chemicals to contracts Control, Noise reduction and for the site must be aware of the appropriate storage / storage (if any) of fuel and oil in drop-off locations and the environmental controls tanks etc. that apply. Firm-up contact with approved quarry and borrow pit sources owner, obtain balance output and 5 Borrow pits and quarrying Contractor NIP & ESFFP NIL - requirement of material, if available with the approval of NIP. NIP, ESFFP To the extent possible the contractor should make in 6 Employment all efforts to employ the local people from the area Contractor NIL This will be ensured by NIP association during construction phase. with LSMC Regular public meetings should be held by NIP and NIP, ESFFP in NIP and Local Monitoring 7 Tribal tensions Local Community to resolve any tension that might NIP association with NIL Committee shall resolve any arise between tribes. LSMC problem/tensions which might arise Cost of implementation of any item not covered under the contractual obligation of the contractor shall be met under the variation order. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 38 of 172 WATER SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT (WSSP) NATIONAL IRRIGATION PROGRAM (NIP) SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MITIGATION PLAN (ESMP) WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE TABLE (III) SHEET 4 OF 6 Cost of Sl. Project Activity/ Environmental Responsible Monitoring Mitigation Measures Implementation Remarks No. Issues organization Institution (US$) IMPLEMENTATION PHASE  Material stockpiles must be stable and well secured to avoid collapse and possible injuries  Flammable materials should be stored as far as possible from any sensitive receptors. Under the General Conditions of the  Firefighting equipment is to be present on contract, the Contractor shall be Safety is always an issue site at all times responsible for providing insurance to regardless of the nature of the  No materials are to be stored in unsuitable cover risks of personal injury, death or project. This includes the safety of or high-risk areas. loss of or damage to property (including, the workers themselves, and public  Hazardous storage and re-fuelling areas without limitation, the Works, Plant, NIP, ESFFP safety of the residents in must be bonded with an impermeable liner Material, and Equipment) and is obliged in surrounding areas. Given the to protect groundwater. to provide insurance against loss or 8 Contractor association Nil nature of the equipment used and  Storage areas containing hazardous with LSMC injury to the workers. NIP will monitor the difficult characteristics of the substances/materials must be clearly and ensure its compliance. Although no Ahwar area, improper practices signed hazardous substances/material is and materials handling could be a  Staff handling hazardous substances must involved during implementation of this serious threat to workers and local be aware of their potential impacts and work, the technical specifications residents follow safety measures. provide that proper safety measures will  Proper safety measures shall be taken at be adopted in case such material are site, construction sites shall be properly involved demarcated and entry or trespassing through such sites shall be prohibited.  Worker shall use personnel protective equipment such as helmets, earmuffs, and helmets and eye-protective glasses Cost of implementation of any item not covered under the contractual obligation of the contractor shall be met under the variation order. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 39 of 172 WATER SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT (WSSP) NATIONAL IRRIGATION PROGRAM (NIP) SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MITIGATION PLAN (ESMP) WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE TABLE (III) SHEET 5 OF 6 Cost of Sl. Project Activity/ Environmental Responsible Monitoring Mitigation Measures Implementation Remarks No. Issues organization Institution (US$) IMPLEMENTATION PHASE  All wastewater and contaminated runoff from the storage and Need based cost working areas of the site must be channeled into existing shall be included Different kinds of waste are generated wastewater management system in the Tender during construction. This includes Document in  Contaminated liquids and sediments must be disposed of at an waste generated by the construction respect of works appropriate permitted disposal site. activities themselves, and the sites NIP & to be retendered -- 9  Identification of disposal sites for the various categories of Contractor utilized by the construction workers. ESFFP afresh and waste likely to be generated on site. Improper handling of waste could often additional cost contaminate surrounding resources and  The general cleanliness of the site and compliance with the shall be borne by the local environment. waste disposal requirements. NIP in case of  On completion of construction, all leftover construction restart of existing materials are to be removed from the working area contracts  Concrete mixing is to be undertaken on a hard surface These all are  All concrete waste is to be collected, recycled if possible, and contractor’s removed from the site for disposal at an appropriate disposal obligations as site. defined under the  To prevent the contamination of water by materials used technical Construction Activities can have NIP, ESFFP during construction, ensure the following: specifications 10 impacts on the surrounding Contractor in association Nil  Materials are prepared and stored away from watercourses. indicated before environment with LSMC  Implement measures to prevent seepage of liquid materials and the cost of into ground where it could contaminate groundwater(no cost; these obligations  The machinery / equipment is maintained in a good operating are deemed to be condition.; part of contractor’s  Accidental spillages are cleaned up promptly. unit rates. Cost of implementation of any item not covered under the contractual obligation of the contractor shall be met under the variation order. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 40 of 172 WATER SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT (WSSP) NATIONAL IRRIGATION PROGRAM (NIP) SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MITIGATION PLAN (ESMP) WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE TABLE (III) SHEET 6 OF 6 Cost of Sl. Project Activity/ Responsible Monitoring Mitigation Measures Implementation Remarks No. Environmental Issues organization Institution (US$) OPERATION PHASE The operating entities (Irrigation Operation of Canal Gates No extra cost as the The canal regulators are provided with gates Department and WUGs/WUA) would during the operation of operation of the which will ensure that any spate beyond the have to take the various downstream Canal Control Structures it Irrigation Canal Control capacity of the off-taking canal(s) will escape demands and uses and to take in 1 might to change the Department & LSMC Structures gates will down the weir for downstream users. It will be consideration the traditional irrigation traditional irrigation water WUGs/WUAs be done by the ensured that operation of Canal Control water rights and operate the weirs in such rights for those farmers who beneficiaries Structures is done in such a manner that a manner that minimizes any potential are located downstream themselves. traditional water rights are not changed. negative impacts regardless of how small. NIP has already collected 40 random samples By Independent Monitoring of Socio- Studies should be conducted to monitor Cost shall be borne surveyed from 8 WUAs before start of the Consultant to 2 Economic Benefits to the socio-economic before and after MAI by the NIP and or project. This action will be verified after be hired by evaluate the project impact construction of the project MAI. project by Independent Consultant(s) as MAI. indicator to the project impact. The estimated costs shown above are for both Lot # 1 and Lot # 2 of Wadi Ahwar Project and are part of the obligations of the NIP towards environmental and social safeguard issues. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 41 of 172 WATER SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT (WSSP) NATIONAL IRRIGATION PROGRAM (NIP) SUMMARY OF ESMP MONITORING FRAMEWORK WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE TABLE – IV (SHEET 1 OF 2) S. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING DESCRIPTION LOCATION WHAT MONITORING MEANS FREQUENCY PHASE REMARKS NO. PARAMETERS INSTITUTION  Maintain equipment/vehicles in good Efforts shall be condition and provide dust cover to made to control vehicles carrying loose materials. the air quality The loading/unloading of and noise levels equipment/material and other To ensure that the dust Every two within specified Construction operation causing noise should be level doesn’t exceed 80 months or upon levels if caused Air quality and site and confined to day hours. 1 g/m3 and the noise NIP & ESFFP complaints Construction by construction Noise levels immediate  The workers shall be provided with level doesn’t exceed 45 whichever is work. But if this vicinity ear plugs if the noise level exceeds dB earlier happens due to beyond specified limits. natural causes,  To provide face masks to the workers the construction and sprinkling of water on the open work shall be dumping of soil material if the dust stopped. levels go beyond specified limits. Suitable covered shelter for the construction Visual inspection and photographic Construction workers shall be Construction Monthly and/or 2 documentation of shelter and drinking NIP & ESFFP Construction -- Workers shelter provided by the site as needed water facilities Contractor for their rest during break from work. The safety and health concerns of the workers shall be ensured by the Visual inspection and photographic NIP, ESFFP in Construction Monthly or on 3 Health and safety Contractor by providing documentation of worker’s safety association with Construction -- site complaint. insurance cover and first equipment. LSMC aid facilities on the work site. NIP: National Irrigation Program ESFFP: NIP Environmental & Social Field Focal Person LSMC: Local Supreme Monitoring Committee NOTE: In order to oversee the monitoring of ES safeguards issues based on this ESMP, the ES Advisor and EPA Specialist would make periodical visits to the project. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 42 of 172 WATER SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT (WSSP) NATIONAL IRRIGATION PROGRAM (NIP) SUMMARY OF ESMP MONITORING FRAMEWORK WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE TABLE – IV (SHEET 2 OF 2) S. ENVIRONMENTAL WHAT MONITORING MONITORING DESCRIPTION LOCATION FREQUENCY PHASE REMARKS NO. PARAMETERS MEANS INSTITUTION Visual inspection, During construction During earth excavation, measurement and supervision it shall be rock cutting, grading and Earth, rock cutting, photographic documentation. ensured that these compaction the ES issues Construction Weekly and/or as 4 grading and To ensure this, the earth, NIP & ESFFP Construction construction activities which arise are noise and air site needed compaction rock cutting and grading etc. are implemented as pollution as already covered is done as per Technical per technical in section 3 above. Specifications. specifications. The waste from personal usage like empty bottles, empty cartons, wrappers, plastic bags and from Construction cooking like empty cans, disposal site Visual inspection and Daily and/or as Construction 5 Waste and disposal NIP & ESFFP -- vegetable waste etc. shall be and storage photographic documentation needed gathered in the dust bin of yard suitable size and shall be dumped at an designated location. Designation of suitable locations for different type of wastes. Prohibition of burning of wood any type of Visual inspection and waste. Storage of excavated photographic documentation. NIP, ESFFP in Weekly or as per material away from water Disposal of To ensure this, the disposal 6 Disposal of debris association with construction Construction -- ways, drainage network if debris of debris to be done by the LSMC requirements. any. The Contractor to Contractor as per Technical dispose the excavated Specifications. material away from wadi, wells and the agricultural lands NIP: National Irrigation Program ESFFP: NIP Environmental & Social Field Focal Person LSMC: Local Supreme Monitoring Committee NOTE: In order to oversee the monitoring of ES safeguards issues based on this ESMP, the ES Advisor and EPA Specialist would make periodical visits to the project. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 43 of 172 WATER SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT (WSSP) NATIONAL IRRIGATION PROGRAM (NIP) WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE ESMP IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING CHECKLIST TABLE - V (SHEET 1 OF 2) (TO BE FILLED IN BY NIP ES FIELD FOCAL PERSON & LOCAL MONITORING COMMITTEE) S. NO. DESCRIPTION OF ES ACTIVITIES YES NO REMARKS Have workers been provided with protective devices? Are workers working in good sanitation condition? Are medical check-up being done for the workers? Are construction equipment and vehicles operating GENERAL within the defined work area probably maintained? 1.0 Are garbage, construction debris, and other waste being collected regularly and disposed out properly? According to the approved methodology/sites, are the vehicles carrying material and debris being covered properly during transportation? Are all necessary utility plans in place? Are store/space for material and equipment of the contractor provides on public land? Are lavatory facilities provided in construction camps? Is proper drainage system provided? CONTRACTOR’S CAMPS Is water logging condition prevailing inside the camp? Are potable water facilities provided inside the camp? Are domestic refuse and solid waste collected 2.0 regularly and disposed to the approved landfill sites? Is camp secured properly? Are all fuel stores, if any, etc. placed on appropriately sized hard stands? Are fuelling and maintenance of equipment conducted at defined sites? Are first aid facilities provided at sites and camps? Are good housekeeping practices followed at camps? MATERIAL STORAGE Are construction materials stored properly? 3.0 Is there evidence of excessive wind blowing off material? If so, such material should be stored in confined places or probably covered. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 44 of 172 WATER SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT (WSSP) NATIONAL IRRIGATION PROGRAM (NIP) WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE ESMP IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING CHECKLIST TABLE - V (SHEET 2 OF 2) (TO BE FILLED IN BY NIP ES FIELD FOCAL PERSON & LOCAL MONITORING COMMITTEE) S. NO. DESCRIPTION OF ES ACTIVITIES YES NO REMARKS Are stipulated recommendations regarding noise NOISE & AIR POLLUTION pollution being complied with? 4.0 Are stipulated recommendations regarding air quality and prevention of air pollution being complied with? Are excavated sites shielded properly at/near sensitive receptors like schools, mosques, and institutional buildings? EXCAVATION WORKS Are access points to the excavated sites or trenches appropriate? Are men working in excavated site or trenches 5.0 equipped and protected properly? Whether the stipulated safety precautions in the areas of rock cutting if any, being followed? Is cut material placed away from sides of excavated sites or trenches? Are sites secured properly? CONSTRUCTION SITES Are warning signs/cautionary boards placed near the construction site? Are deep excavated sites barricaded properly especially near other working area? 5.0 Whether the contamination of ground water and soil by waste deposal of waste water being avoided? Are proper public safety provided near the operation of heavy equipment? Is the final clean up appropriately timed up? Has all man-made debris removed? CLEAN UP 6.0 Has access to all areas been restored? Have all excavated sites/trenches/construction camps/workers camps been restored to as close as practicable to original configurations? REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 45 of 172 WATER SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT (WSSP) NATIONAL IRRIGATION PROGRAM (NIP) WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE ENVIRONMENTAL& SOCIAL IMPACT SCREENING (TABLE - VI) SHEET 1 OF 3 AREAS OF IMPACT IMPACT EVALUATION Extent or coverage (on Are the subproject site/ activity within and/ Significance (Low, POTENTIAL site, within 3km – 5km or or will it affect the following environmentally Medium, High) MITIGATION sensitive areas? beyond 5km) MEASURES On Within Beyond No Yes Low Med High Site 3-5 km 5km 1.0 SCREENING CRITERIA FOR IMPACTS DURING PROJECT PLANNING AND DESIGN National Parks and game 1.1 √ reserve 1.2 Wet-lands √ Productive traditional 1.3 √ agricultural/ grazing lands Areas with rare or 1.4 √ endangered flora or fauna Areas with outstanding 1.5 √ scenery/ tourist site Within steep slopes/ 1.6 √ mountains 1.7 Dry tropical forests √ Along lakes, along beaches, 1.8 √ riverine 1.9 Near industrial activities √ 1.1 Near human settlements √ 0 1.1 Near cultural heritage sites √ 1 1.1 Within prime ground water √ 2 recharge area 1.1 Within prime surface run √ 3 off 2.0 SCREENING CRITERIA FOR IMPACTS DURING IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION 2.1 Deforestation √ 2.2 Soil erosion and siltation √ Siltation of watercourses, 2.3 √ dams Environmental degradation 2.4 arising from mining of √ construction materials Damage of wildlife species 2.5 √ and habitat Increased exposure to agro- 2.6 √ chemical pollutants Hazardous wastes, Contractor's 2.7 √ Asbestos, PCB’s obligations 2.8 Nuisance – smell or noise √ 2.9 Reduced water quality √ REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 46 of 172 WATER SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT (WSSP) NATIONAL IRRIGATION PROGRAM (NIP) WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE ENVIRONMENTAL& SOCIAL IMPACT SCREENING (TABLE - VI) SHEET 2 OF 3 AREAS OF IMPACT IMPACT EVALUATION Are the subproject site/ activity within and/ or Extent or coverage (on Significance (Low, POTENTIAL will it affect the following environmentally site, within 3km – 5km or Medium, High) MITIGATION sensitive areas? beyond 5km) MEASURES On Within Beyond No Yes Low Med High Site 3-5 km 5km Increase in costs of water 2.10 √ treatment 2.11 Soil contamination √ 2.12 Loss of soil fertility √ Salinization or alkalization of 2.13 √ soils Reduced flow and availability 2.14 √ of water Long term depletion of water 2.15 √ resource 2.16 Incidence of flooding √ Changes in migration patterns 2.17 √ of animals Introduce alien plants and 2.18 √ animals Increased incidence of plant 2.19 √ and animal diseases 3.0 SCREENING CRITERIA FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS Loss of land/ and acquisition 3.1 for human settlement, √ farming, grazing Loss of assets, property- 3.2 houses, agricultural produce, √ etc 3.3 Loss of livelihood √ 3.4 Require a RAP or ARAP √ No existing cultural site, Loss of cultural sites, graveyard or 3.5 √ graveyards, monuments monuments along the project 3.6 Disruption of social fabric √ Interference in marriages for 3.7 √ local people by workers Spread of STIs and HIV and 3.8 √ AIDS, due to migrant workers Increased incidence of 3.9 √ communicable diseases REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 47 of 172 WATER SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT (WSSP) NATIONAL IRRIGATION PROGRAM (NIP) WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE ENVIRONMENTAL& SOCIAL IMPACT SCREENING (TABLE - VI) SHEET 3 OF 3 AREAS OF IMPACT IMPACT EVALUATION Are the subproject site/ activity within and/ or Extent or coverage (on Significance (Low, POTENTIAL will it affect the following environmentally site, within 3km – 5km Medium, High) MITIGATION sensitive areas? or beyond 5km) MEASURES On Within Beyon No Yes Low Med High Site 3-5 km d 5km The Contractor is obliged to provide insurance against loss Health hazards to workers 3.10 √ or injury to the and communities workers. NIP will monitor and ensure its compliance. Changes in human settlement 3.11 √ patterns Conflicts over use of natural 3.12 √ resources e.g. water, land, etc. 3.13 Conflicts on land ownership √ Disruption of important 3.14 √ pathways, roads 3.15 Increased population influx √ 3.16 Loss of cultural identity √ Loss of income generating 3.17 √ capacity REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 48 of 172 ANNEXES REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 49 of 172 ANNEX- I CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAM SHOWING IRRIGATION NETWORK OF WADI AHWAR PROJECT REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 50 of 172 ANNEX - II LOCATION MAP OF 8 SUB-PROJECTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF WADI AHWAR PROJECT REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 51 of 172 ANNEX - III INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE THEN TTL - WSSP ASKING NIP NOT TO START WITH ANY WORK ON THE GROUND WITHOUT EXPLICIT IDA SAFEGUARD CLEARANCE From: "Bmenonparameswar@worldbank.org" To: Abdo Fadle Cc: Mohammed Barakat ; nabulohom ; Seifu S. Merhari ; Thart@worldbank.org Sent: Thursday, 21 March 2013, 23:02 Subject: ES Issues related to Wadi AlSer and other works/activities of National Irrigation Program Dear Eng Abdo, First, I have requested Naif to sit with you and go through the details of these sub-projects (Wadi Al Ser) as well as other works/activities of NIP to make sure we are in compliance with all safeguards related aspects. I would urge you to do this asap - possibly Saturday or Sunday itself. Please make sure this review is comprehensive and it involves Md. Barakat and the NIP safeguards focal point. Second, please do not - and I repeat, DO NOT - start with any works which have not been explicitly cleared by the Bank in regards to safeguards. It does not matter if your E&S Safeguards coordinator and/or EPA has review and cleared, IDA has to clear this positively and the final approved safeguards documents have to be publicly disclosed. By clearance let me make it clear - it has to come from the Team Leader (myself in this case) and no one else. Anything that is not supported with such prior clearance cannot be financed by IDA. This is a very serious matter for the Bank across all countries and projects. It applies to WSSP and to NIP. Should you have any questions, please let me know. Also, please cc not only Seifu and Naif but also Tracy on all safeguards related matters. Thanks and best regards, Bala REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 52 of 172 SUMMARY OF SUB-PROJECTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF WADI AHWAR PROJECT ABBYAN GOVERNORATE ANNEX - IV CONTRACT AMOUNT PROGRESS OF START DATE OF REASONS FOR S. NO. NAME OF SCHEME LOT NO. CONTRACT NUMBER AMOUNT SPENT COMPLETION DATE STOPPAGE STOPPAGE (US$) (US $) (%) Rehabilitation of Hanad Right Contract Terminated 1 Main Canal Lot # 3 07/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 176,438.00 0 4.00 % 27.12.2010 (Refer to Note 3 below) Rehabilitation of Fuad Main Works Stopped 2 Lot # 4 05/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 571,058.75 54,862.00 9.60 % 3.01.2011 7.05.2013 Canal (See Note 6 below) Rehabilitation Canal Control Contract Terminated 3 Structure, Upper Group (Fuad Lot # 5 22/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 245,270.00 0 Nil 3.01.2011 (Refer to Note 4 below) System) Rehabilitation of Canal Control 4 Lot # 6 23/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 367,447.40 269,724.42 73.40 % 3.01.2011 Structure (Lower Group) Intake for aqueduct P- 8 for 5 Fuad Main Canal Lot # 7 06/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/11 666,292.00 283,378.06 42.53 % 04.03.2012 Works Stopped New H/R for Fuad main canal 7.05.2013 6 Lot # 8 09/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 74,733.00 0 27.00 % 29.06.2011 (See Note 6 below) (P-1 and P-13). Construction of office Building 7 for Ahwar Field Unit of NIP Lot # 9 01/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 255,990.96 198,707.47 77.60 % 16.06.2010 and Irrigation Council. Bank protections for Wells and Works Completed on 8 Lot # 10 08/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 164,655.52 164,655.52 100 % 27.12.2010 18.03.2012 Ponds this Date TOTAL 2,521,885.63 971,327.47 NOTES 1) The works under Lot # 3 to Lot # 9 are Post Review Contracts with cost within NCB threshold and were signed after clearance of the first NCB Works Contract. 2) The work under Lot # 10 was the first NCB work contract and “No Objection” was obtained according to IDA Grant Agreement. 3) The contracts for works under Lot # 3 were not implemented because of changes of designs requested by beneficiaries and other modifications which have led to increase of total cost beyond the allowable ceiling. Consequently this contract was terminated on June 8, 2013 and expected to be retendered with modified works after the IDA safeguard clearance. 4) The contract for works under and Lot # 5 were not implemented and therefore, contract was terminated on June 8, 2013 and is expected to be retendered after the IDA safeguard clearance. 5) These works were taken up earlier without the explicit IDA Safeguard clearance. The IDA vide their e-mail dated 07.05.2013 (Annex – I) advised NIP not to proceed further with any of the IDA funded NIP schemes unless it is explicitly cleared by IDA from the ES Safeguards considerations. Consequently these works were stopped with effect from 07.05.2013. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 53 of 172 ANNEX - V SALIENT FACETS AND DETAILS OF CONSULTATIONS WITH THE BENEFICIARIES AND THE CONCERNED STAKEHOLDERS FOR THE SUB-PROJECTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF WADI AHWAR PROJECT IN ABYAN GOVERNORATE NAME OF THE SUB-PROJECT REHABILITATION OF HANAD RIGHT MAIN CANAL (LOT # 3) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 54 of 172 SALIENT FACETS HANAD RIGHT MAIN CANAL (LOT # 3) NO. FACETS DESCRIPTION Rehabilitation of Hanad Right Main Canal 1 Name of the Sub Project (Lot # 3) 2 Implementation Contract No. 07/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 Al-Rimal Engineering Consultant and Unit in 3 Supervising Agency for Construction Ahwar. Whether Rehabilitation of existing works or 4 Rehabilitation of existing works. new construction The work had to be taken up on the heavy Reasons or Background as to why the sub- demand of the beneficiaries as their irrigation & 5 projects was taken up agricultural activities were suffering for want of this Sub-Project. Time Frame of Date of Start 27.12.2010 6 implementation Date of Stoppage This contract has been terminated. 7 Reasons for Stoppage This contract has been terminated. Implementation offtakes on left bank and Type and Objectives of Work under the Sub- 8 Rehabilitation of Drop 2, Drop 4, Drop 5 and Projects Drop 6 As the works under this Sub-Projects are 9 Land Acquisition located on the existing canal the issue of Land Acquisition is not involved. 10 Contract Amount US $ 176,438.00 Status of Physical 4% 11 Implementation Financial Nil The drop structures are located on the canal as Descriptive shown in the map. 12 Location Northing UTM 1495182 m Easting UTM 681091 m 13 Names of the WUAs Hanad Upper Area and Hanad Lower Area Benefiting Area 1556 ha Number of Villages/communities 19 14 Benefits Total Population 559 Benefiting Families 84 Date 9-12/02/2014  Explained the design plans for the beneficiaries in the project site; Brief Details of  Explained the significance of the project with Consultations with the economic feasibility; 15 Stake Holders and the Details  The importance of cooperation of the Beneficiaries beneficiaries to ease obstacles to implementation of the project; and  Explain the importance of maintenance of the project. 16 Further Course of Action This contract has been cancelled. A suitable decision regarding implementation would be 17 Remarks taken after the IDA ES clearance. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 55 of 172 MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF HANAD RIGHT MAIN CANAL (LOT # 3) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 56 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 57 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 58 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 59 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 60 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 61 of 172 ANNEX - VI SALIENT FACETS AND DETAILS OF CONSULTATIONS WITH THE BENEFICIARIES AND THE CONCERNED STAKEHOLDERS FOR THE SUB-PROJECTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF WADI AHWAR PROJECT IN ABYAN GOVERNORATE NAME OF THE SUB-PROJECT REHABILITATION OF FUAD MAIN CANAL (LOT # 4) (LOT # 4) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 62 of 172 SALIENT FACETS FUAD MAIN CANAL (LOT # 4) NO. FACETS DESCRIPTION 1 Name of Sub the Project Rehabilitation of Fuad Main Canal (Lot # 4) 2 Implementation Contract No. 05/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 3 Supervising Agency for Construction Al-Rimal Engineering Consultant and Unit in Ahwar Whether Rehabilitation of existing 4 Rehabilitation of existing works. works or new construction The work had to be taken up on the heavy demand of Reasons or Background as to why the 5 the beneficiaries as their irrigation was suffering for sub-projects was taken up want of this Sub-Project. Time Frame Date of Start 3.01.2011 of 6 implementati Date of Stoppage 07.05.2013 on The TTL WSSP vide his e-mail dated 07.05.2013 advised NIP not to proceed further with the construction 7 Reasons for Stoppage of any of the NIP schemes that is part of WSSP requiring IDA funding unless it is explicitly cleared by IDA from the ES Safeguards considerations.  Rehabilitation of Fuad Main Canal  Rehabilitation canal No P1  Implementation of Offtake for P10 and P4 Type and Objectives of Work under  Implementation of Offtake for Pamozahim canal 8 the Sub-Projects  Implementation of Offtake for Bahr Al-Neil Canal  Implementation of Offtake for Aber Al-Shagah canal  Implementation of 24 Offtake for Fuad branch canal As the works under this Sub-Projects are located on the 9 Land Acquisition existing canal the issue of Land Acquisition is not involved. 10 Contract Amount US $ 571058.75 Status of Physical 9.6 % 11 Implementation Financial US $ 54,862.00 All the works are located on the canal as shown in the Descriptive map. 12 Location Northing UTM 1500935 m Easting UTM 682665 m 13 Name of the WUAs Fuad Dam, Middle Area and Obar Al-Shaqah Benefiting Area 3080 ha Number of 24 14 Benefits Villages/communities Total Population 1133 Benefiting Families 162 Date 9-12/02/2014  Explained the design plans for the beneficiaries in the Brief Details of project site; Consultations with Stake  Explained the significance of the project with the 15 economic feasibility; Holders and the Details Beneficiaries  The importance of cooperation of the beneficiaries to ease obstacles to implementation of the project; and  Explain the importance of maintenance of the project. 16 Further Course of Action Contractor intends to implement this project. A suitable decision regarding implementation would be taken after 17 Remarks the IDA ES clearance. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 63 of 172 REHABILITATION OF FUAD MAIN CANAL (LOT # 4) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 64 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 65 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 66 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 67 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 68 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 69 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 70 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 71 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 72 of 172 ANNEX - VII SALIENT FACETS AND DETAILS OF CONSULTATIONS WITH THE BENEFICIARIES AND THE CONCERNED STAKEHOLDERS FOR THE SUB-PROJECTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF WADI AHWAR PROJECT IN ABYAN GOVERNORATE NAME OF THE SUB-PROJECT REHABILITATION OF CANAL CONTROL STRUCTURES (UPPER GROUP) (LOT # 5) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 73 of 172 O. FACETS DESCRIPTION Rehabilitation of Canal Control Structures "Upper 1 Name of Sub Project Group" (Lot # 5) 2 Implementation Contract No 22/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 3 Supervising Agency for Construction Al-Rimal Engineering Consultant and Unit in Ahwar Whether Rehabilitation of existing works 4 Rehabilitation of existing works. or new construction The work had to be taken up on the heavy demand of the Reasons or Background as to why the 5 beneficiaries as their irrigation was suffering for want of this sub-projects was taken up Sub-Project. Time Frame of Date of Start 3.01.2011 6 implementation Date of Stoppage This contract has been cancelled. 7 Reasons for Stoppage This contract has been cancelled. Type and Objectives of Work under the  Rehabilitation/replacement of the old gates 8 Sub-Projects  Construction of Pit for groundwater As the works under this Sub-Projects are located on the 9 Land Acquisition existing canal the issue of Land Acquisition is not involved. 10 Contract Amount US $ 245,270.00 Physical 0% 11 Status of Implementation Financial Nil Descriptive All the works are located on the canal as shown in the map. 12 Location Northing UTM 1504470 m Easting UTM 681735 m 13 Name of the WUA Fuad Dam Benefiting Area 1200 ha Number of 10 14 Benefits Villages/communities Total Population 460 Benefiting Families 66 Date 9-12/02/2014  Explained the design plans for the beneficiaries in the project site; Brief Details of Consultations  Explained the significance of the project with the 15 with Stake Holders and the Details economic feasibility; Beneficiaries  The importance of cooperation of the beneficiaries to ease obstacles to implementation of the project; and  Explained the importance of maintenance of the project. 16 Further Course of Action This contract has been cancelled. A suitable decision regarding implementation would be taken after the IDA ES 17 Remarks clearance. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 74 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 75 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 76 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 77 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 78 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 79 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 80 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 81 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 82 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 83 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 84 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 85 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 86 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 87 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 88 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 89 of 172 ANNEX - VIII SALIENT FACETS AND DETAILS OF CONSULTATIONS WITH THE BENEFICIARIES AND THE CONCERNED STAKEHOLDERS FOR THE SUB-PROJECTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF WADI AHWAR PROJECT IN ABYAN GOVERNORATE NAME OF THE SUB-PROJECT REHABILITATION OF CANAL CONTROL STRUCTURES (LOWER GROUP) (LOT # 6) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 90 of 172 NO. FACETS DESCRIPTION Rehabilitation of Canal Control Structures "Lower 1 Name of Sub Project Group" (Lot # 6) 2 Implementation Contract No 23/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 3 Supervising Agency for Construction Al-Rimal Engineering Consultant and Unit in Ahwar Whether Rehabilitation of existing works 4 Rehabilitation of existing works. or new construction The work had to be taken up on the heavy demand of the Reasons or Background as to why the sub- 5 beneficiaries as their irrigation was suffering for want of projects was taken up this Sub-Project. Time Frame of Date of Start 3.01.2011 6 implementation Date of Stoppage 07.05.2013 The TTL WSSP vide his e-mail dated 07.05.2013 advised NIP not to proceed further with the construction of any of 7 Reasons for Stoppage the NIP schemes that is part of WSSP requiring IDA funding unless it is explicitly cleared by IDA from the ES Safeguards considerations. Type and Objectives of Work under the  Rehabilitation of the old gates 8 Sub-Projects  Supply and installation of new gates As the works under this Sub-Projects are located on the 9 Land Acquisition existing canal the issue of Land Acquisition is not involved. 10 Contract Amount US $ 367,774.40 Status of Physical 73.0 4% 11 Implementation Financial US $ 269,724.42 Descriptive All the works are located on the canal as shown in the map. 12 Location Northing UTM 1496539 m Easting UTM 683290 m Hanad Upper, Hanad Lower, Middle Area, Shaqah and 13 Name of the WUAs Eisha. Benefiting Area 3469 ha Number of 25 14 Benefits Villages/communities Total Population 1263 Benefiting Families 180 Date 9-12/02/2014  Explained the design plans for the beneficiaries in the project site; Brief Details of Consultations  Explained the significance of the project with the 15 with Stake Holders and the Details economic feasibility; Beneficiaries  The importance of cooperation of the beneficiaries to ease obstacles to implementation of the project; and  Explained the importance of maintenance of the project. 16 Further Course of Action Contractor intends to implement this project. A suitable decision regarding implementation would be taken after the 17 Remarks IDA ES clearance. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 91 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 92 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 93 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 94 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 95 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 96 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 97 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 98 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 99 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 100 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 101 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 102 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 103 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 104 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 105 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 106 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 107 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 108 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 109 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 110 of 172 ANNEX - IX SALIENT FACETS AND DETAILS OF CONSULTATIONS WITH THE BENEFICIARIES AND THE CONCERNED STAKEHOLDERS FOR THE SUB-PROJECTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF WADI AHWAR PROJECT IN ABYAN GOVERNORATE NAME OF THE SUB-PROJECT CONSTRUCTION OF INTAKE FOR AQUEDUCT AT P8 FOR FUAD MAIN CANAL (LOT # 7) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 111 of 172 NO. FACETS DESCRIPTION Construction of intake for Aqueduct at P8 for Fuad 1 Name of Sub Project Main Canal (Lot # 7) 2 Implementation Contract No 6/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/11 3 Supervising Agency for Construction Al-Rimal Engineering Consultant and Unit in Ahwar Whether Rehabilitation of existing works 4 New Construction or new construction The work had to be taken up on the heavy demand of the Reasons or Background as to why the 5 beneficiaries as their irrigation was suffering for want of this sub-projects was taken up Sub-Project. Time Frame of Date of Start 04.03.2012 6 implementation Date of Stoppage 07.05.2013 The TTL WSSP vide his e-mail dated 07.05.2013 advised NIP not to proceed further with the construction of any of 7 Reasons for Stoppage the NIP schemes that is part of WSSP requiring IDA funding unless it is explicitly cleared by IDA from the ES Safeguards considerations.  Implementation of Fouad branch extra canal Type and Objectives of Work under the  Implementation of Protection for Al-Makasheab canal 8 Sub-Projects  Implementation of facility for control and diversion water to Mashba canal As the works under this Sub-Projects are located on the 9 Land Acquisition existing canal the issue of Land Acquisition is not involved. 10 Contract Amount US $ 666,292.00 Physical 42.53 % 11 Status of Implementation Financial 283,378.06 Descriptive All the works are located on the canal as shown in the map. 12 Location Northing UTM 682474 m Easting UTM 1499417 m 13 Name of the WUAs Fuad Dam and Al-Shaqah Benefiting Area 2315 ha Number of 14 14 Benefits Villages/communities Total Population 687 Benefiting Families 98 Date 9-12/02/2014  Explained the design plans for the beneficiaries in the project site; Brief Details of Consultations 15 with Stake Holders and the  Explained the significance of the project with the Beneficiaries Details economic feasibility;  The importance of cooperation of the beneficiaries to ease obstacles to implementation of the project; and  Explained the importance of maintenance of the project. 16 Further Course of Action Due to inordinate delays, at present the existing Contractor has no intention to implement this project. A suitable 17 Remarks decision regarding implementation would be taken after the IDA ES clearance. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 112 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 113 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 114 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 115 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 116 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 117 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 118 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 119 of 172 ANNEX - X SALIENT FACETS AND DETAILS OF CONSULTATIONS WITH THE BENEFICIARIES AND THE CONCERNED STAKEHOLDERS FOR THE SUB-PROJECTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF WADI AHWAR PROJECT IN ABYAN GOVERNORATE NAME OF THE SUB-PROJECT CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HEAD REGULATORS AT FUAD MAIN CANAL P1 & P13 (LOT # 8) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 120 of 172 NO. FACETS DESCRIPTION Construction of new Head Regulators at Fuad Main 1 Name of Sub Project Canal P1 & P13 (Lot # 8) 2 Contract No 09/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 3 Supervising Agency for Construction Al-Rimal Engineering Consultant and Unit in Ahwar Whether Rehabilitation of existing works or 4 New Construction new construction The work had to be taken up on the heavy demand of Reasons or Background as to why the sub- 5 the beneficiaries as their irrigation was suffering for projects was taken up want of this Sub-Project. Time Frame of Date of Start 29.06.2011 6 implementation Date of Stoppage 07.05.2013 The TTL WSSP vide his e-mail dated 07.05.2013 advised NIP not to proceed further with the construction 7 Reasons for Stoppage of any of the NIP schemes that is part of WSSP requiring IDA funding unless it is explicitly cleared by IDA from the ES Safeguards considerations. Type and Objectives of Work under the  Implementation of new head regulator P1 8 Sub-Projects  Implementation of new head regulator P13 As the works under this Sub-Projects are located on the 9 Land Acquisition existing canal the issue of Land Acquisition is not involved. 10 Contract Amount US $ 74,733.00 Physical 27% 11 Status of Implementation Financial So far no payment has been released. All the works are located on the canal as shown in the Descriptive map. 12 Location Northing UTM 1503910 m Easting UTM 681892 m 13 Name of the WUA Fuad Dam Benefiting Area 1200 ha Number of 17 14 Benefits Villages/communities Total Population 460 Benefiting Families 65 Date 9-12/02/2014  Explained the design plans for the beneficiaries in the project site; Brief Details of Consultations  Explained the significance of the project with the 15 with Stake Holders and the economic feasibility; Details Beneficiaries  The importance of cooperation of the beneficiaries to ease obstacles to implementation of the project; and  Explained the importance of maintenance of the project. 16 Further Course of Action Contractor intends to implement this project. A suitable decision regarding implementation would be taken after 17 Remarks the IDA ES clearance. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 121 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 122 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 123 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 124 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 125 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 126 of 172 ANNEX - XI SALIENT FACETS AND DETAILS OF CONSULTATIONS WITH THE BENEFICIARIES AND THE CONCERNED STAKEHOLDERS FOR THE SUB-PROJECTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF WADI AHWAR PROJECT IN ABYAN GOVERNORATE NAME OF THE SUB-PROJECT CONSTRUCTION OF FU & IC OFFICE BUILDING (LOT # 9) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 127 of 172 NO. FACETS DESCRIPTION 1 Name of Sub Project Construction of FU & IC Building (Lot # 9) 2 Contract No 01/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 3 Supervising Agency for Construction NIP Field Unit in Ahwar Whether Rehabilitation of existing works 4 New Construction or new construction The work had to be taken up as there was no office space for the NIP Ahwar Field Unit which has been running from a Reasons or Background as to why the rented building. Implementation of the building shall 5 sub-projects was taken up facilitate smooth implementation of the Wadi Ahwar Project as a whole. Besides this the office of Irrigation Council shall also be located in this building. Time Frame of Date of Start 16.06.2010 6 implementation Date of Stoppage 07.05.2013 The TTL WSSP vide his e-mail dated 07.05.2013 advised NIP not to proceed further with the construction of any of the 7 Reasons for Stoppage NIP schemes that is part of WSSP requiring IDA funding unless it is explicitly cleared by IDA from the ES Safeguards considerations. Type and Objectives of Work under the Office Building for NIP Ahwar Field Unit and the Irrigation 8 Sub-Projects Council of the wadi Ahwar Land Acquisition As the building is located on a piece of land belonging to Local Council of Abyan that was given to NIP for the 9 construction of Office Building land acquisition issues are not involved. 10 Contract Amount US $ 255,990.96 Physical 77.6 % 11 Status of Implementation Financial 198,707.47 The building is located on a piece of land belonging to Local Descriptive Council of Abyan that was given to NIP for the construction of 12 Location Office Building under reference as shown in the relevant maps. Northing UTM 1495273 m Easting UTM 685784 m  Number of Villages/Communities to benefit: 107;  Total Benefitting Population: 21,213;  Benefitting Families: 2,749;  Gross Benefitting Project Area: 7,000 ha;  Net Area irrigated: 4,950 ha; 14 Benefits  Number of job opportunities likely to be created for the local people: 800 - 1000;  Improvement in the existing agricultural productivity and related net return: 10%;  Internal Rate of Return (IRR): 18%;  The benefits in the first year: zero;  The benefits in the second year: 50%; and  The subsequent years shall provide the full net return. Date 9-12/02/2014  Explained the design plans for the beneficiaries in the Brief Details of project site; Consultations with Stake  Explained the significance of the project with the economic 15 Holders and the Details feasibility; Beneficiaries  The importance of cooperation of the beneficiaries to ease obstacles to implementation of the project; and  Explained the importance of maintenance of the project. 16 Further Course of Action Due to inordinate delays, at present the existing Contractor has no intention to implement this project. A suitable 17 Remarks decision regarding implementation would be taken after the IDA ES clearance. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 128 of 172 MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF FU & IC BUILDING (LOT # 9) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 129 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 130 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 131 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 132 of 172 AHWAR OFFICE BUILDING LAND OWNERSHIP REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 133 of 172 TRANSFER LETTER FROM LOCAL COUNCIL TRANSFERRING THE PIECE OF LAND OWNED BY IT TO NIP FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF OFFICE BUILDING FOR THE NIP AHWAR FIELD UNIT AND IRRIGATION COUNCIL OF AHWAR REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 134 of 172 IDA NOL FOR AWARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION WORK OF AHWAR OFFICE BUILDING From: abdul Wahed [mailto:awmukred@yemen.net.ye] Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:58 PM To: WSSP-NIP Cc: Anwar girgirah; saleh alkoli Subject: FW: Evaluation of the Bid No. 01/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 Dear Abdo Fadhl Dear Anwar Girgirah Please find below the NOL of IDA re-evaluation of the Bid No. 01/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 Ahwar FU building and the Local Council Please accept my best regards Abdul Wahed Dr. Abdul Wahed O. Mukred Chief Technical Advisor Coordination Secretariat Water Sector Support Program e.mail: awmukred@yemen.net.ye awomukred@yahoo.com From: Abdul Mukred [mailto:awomukred@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 8:01 PM To: Abdul Wahed Othman Subject: Fw: Evaluation of the Bid No. 01/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 From: "ashawky@worldbank.org" To: aelguindy@worldbank.org Cc: awomukred ; WSSP ; Abdo Fadle ; Mjahangir@worldbank.org;nalmutawakel@worldbank.org; mnaprfiles@worldbank.org; salhari thi@worldbank.org; Josephine G. Salang Sent: Wed, June 9, 2010 4:53:04 PM Subject: Re: Evaluation of the Bid No. 01/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 Dear Abdul Wahed and Abdo: Based on the submitted info and Ayman's feedback, please consider this email as IDA NOL for this awarding. Best regards, Ahmed Ayman Ibrahim El-Guindy From: Ayman Ibrahim El-Guindy Sent: 06/09/2010 01:04 PM ZE3 To: Ahmed Shawky Cc: awomukred@yahoo.com; "WSSP" ; Abdo Fadle ; Md. Khaled Jahangir; Nabila Ali Al-Mutawakel; MNAPR Files; Samira Al-Harithi; Ahmedou Ould Hamed Subject: Re: Evaluation of the Bid No. 01/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 Dear Ahmed, I have reviewed the attached evaluation report for Bid No. 01/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10, Construction Ahwar FU building and the local Council Based on the information provided by the project and their proposal to award the contract on Bid No 8/8 from Mohamed Khaid Al-Wakidi for General Trade and Contracts Office as the lowest responsive evaluated bid of total contract price (US$ 255,990.96).Only US dollars (Two Hundred Fifty Five Thousands and Nine Hundred Ninety and Ninety Six Cents ). The evaluation report is cleared. Thanks & Best Regards Ayman Elguindy ‫أيمن الجندى‬ Procurement Specialist The World Bank, Middle East & North Africa Region * Hadda, Street No. 40 World Bank, Sana'a, Republic of Yemen. +967 (1) 421-623 | E + (967) 733 031391 | 7 +967 (1) 413-709 mailto:aelguindy@worldbank.org | http://www.worldbank.org/mena REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 135 of 172 ANNEX - XII SALIENT FACETS AND DETAILS OF CONSULTATIONS WITH THE BENEFICIARIES AND THE CONCERNED STAKEHOLDERS FOR THE SUB-PROJECTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF WADI AHWAR PROJECT IN ABYAN GOVERNORATE NAME OF THE SUB-PROJECT WADI ALBAREK, ALYAREKH AND BINN SA'AD: BANK PROTECTION WORKS FOR WELLS AND PONDS (LOT # 10) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 136 of 172 NO. FACETS DESCRIPTION Wadi Albarek, Alyarekh and Binn Sa'ad: Bank 1 Name of Sub Project Protection Works for Wells and Ponds (Lot # 10) 2 Contract No 08/CW/NCB/IRR/WSSP/10 3 Supervising Agency for Construction NIP Field Unit in Ahwar Whether Rehabilitation of existing works or 4 New Construction new construction The work had to be taken up on the heavy demand of Reasons or Background as to why the sub- 5 the beneficiaries as their irrigation was suffering for projects was taken up want of this Sub-Project. Time Frame of Date of Start 27.12.2010 6 implementation Date of Stoppage Already Completed on 18.03.2012 The TTL WSSP vide his e-mail dated 07.05.2013 advised NIP not to proceed further with the construction of any of the NIP schemes that is part 7 Reasons for Stoppage of WSSP requiring IDA funding unless it is explicitly cleared by IDA from the ES Safeguards considerations. Protection of eight wells from flooding Type and Objectives of Work under the Sub- 8 Protection for one Pit for Ground Water Projects Implementation for one Pit Ground Water 9 Land Acquisition Nil 10 Contract Amount US$164,663.52 Physical 100 % 11 Status of Implementation Financial US$164,663.52 Descriptive 12 Location Northing 1522384 m Easting 0704018 m 13 Name of the WUA/WUG Water User Group of Wadi Al-Bereak Benefiting Area 1344 ha Number of Villages/communities 48 14 Benefits Total Population 2400 Benefiting Families 340 Date 9-12/02/2014  Explained the design plans for the beneficiaries in the project site;  Explained the significance of the project with the Brief Details of Consultations economic feasibility; 15 with Stake Holders and the Beneficiaries Details  The importance of cooperation of the beneficiaries to ease obstacles to implementation of the project; and  Explained the importance of maintenance of the project. 16 Further Couse of Action No further action as the works are already 17 Remarks completed. REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 137 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 138 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 139 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 140 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 141 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 142 of 172 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 143 of 172 CLEARANCE FROM THE EPA (ANNEX – XIII) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 144 of 172 CLEARANCE FROM THE LOCAL COUNCIL (ANNEX – XIV) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 145 of 172 CLEARANCE OF THE SUPREME MONITORING COMMITTEE (ANNEX – XV) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 146 of 172 ANNEX - XVI BOUNDARIES OF THE EIGHT WUAS IN AHWAR COMMAND AREA REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 147 of 172 CONSTITUTION OF THE LOCAL SUPREME MONITORING COMMITTEE ANNEX – XVII SHEET 1 OF 7 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 148 of 172 CONSTITUTION OF THE LOCAL SUPREME MONITORING COMMITTEE ANNEX – XVII SHEET 2 OF 7 REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 149 of 172 CONSTITUTION OF THE LOCAL SUPREME MONITORING COMMITTEE ANNEX – XVII REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 150 of 172 CONSTITUTION OF THE LOCAL SUPREME MONITORING COMMITTEE ANNEX – XVII REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 151 of 172 CONSTITUTION OF THE LOCAL SUPREME MONITORING COMMITTEE ANNEX – XVII REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 152 of 172 CONSTITUTION OF THE LOCAL SUPREME MONITORING COMMITTEE ANNEX – XVII REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 153 of 172 CONSTITUTION OF THE LOCAL SUPREME MONITORING COMMITTEE ANNEX – XVII REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 154 of 172 ACTION MUST BE TAKEN BY THE CONTRACTOR ANNEX – XVIII (SHEET 1 OF 2) S. NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION DETAILED ACTIONS Protection of lives of By putting proper measures to protect people inside and outside the area 1 humans/workers of the project.  Construct temporary room and WC with water supply for the site supervisor and maintain water supply and continuously cleanness;  Construct a temporary kitchen and adequate WCs for workers and Put in place shelter for provide water for cooking and hygiene and connect it to covered 2 construction workers drainage septic tank adjacent to the site. No open defecation; and site office  The solid waste and non-hazardous garbage should be regularly taken out of the site and burnt or transferred to the approved land fill; and  Drinking water facility shall be made available.  Ensure air quality and noise quality due to rehabilitation activity;  Locate the contractor camp away from the construction site. The contractor should employ a care taker for the camp;  Sprinkle site with water, particularly during the drilling and filling and unloading sand, aggregate and force of employees in using masks; Reduce air and noise  Covering containers when carrying the waste to the land fill in order 3 to prevent falling waste on the road and select the route away from pollution at site congested streets to reduce the time and do not cause traffic jams on the way;  Inspection and maintain devices that make noise; and  Scheduling properly the operation of the equipment and tools that make noise and disturbance and punctually operate this equipment and tools.  Do the necessary repairs as quick as possible when you cause a break of any kind of infrastructure services (water, electricity, sewage, communications, etc.) and make sure that the services have returned to neighboring houses (houses of beneficiaries);  Solve immediate complains/ problems with local people as soon as 4 Avoid public nuisance possible;  Cover equipment and tools during non-operating in order to preserve them and prevent implementation delays due to malfunction;  Strict the working time to 8 hrs/day; and  Avoid any private property when placing construction camp or storage of construction equipment and materials. Provide equipment  Dangerous waste should be collected and kept at confined place, 5 storage and  Disposal of waste oils in a proper way or re-use it in lubricating maintenance yard site equipment and tools or spray roads. Regularly inspect By doing routine check of vehicles used for transportation for the 6 transportation of purpose of proper maintenance. construction material  Do not allow disposing any type of garbage on the Wadi(s) and on the water well fields; and Ensure water and soil 7  Prevent the accumulation of water in the camp site (Filling the holes quality at the site and do not let it turn into septic tank and swamps of standing water). Avoid accident due to 8  Put warning signs/information near the execution sites trench opening REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 155 of 172 ACTION MUST BE TAKEN BY THE CONTRACTOR ANNEX – XVIII (SHEET 2 OF 2) S. NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION DETAILED ACTIONS  Public water will be used on the site.  No new well be allowed to dig for construction activity without Use of water on and 9 proper approval from NWRA and Local Authority. off-site  Keep faucets well closed in the water tanks as well as repair all dripping with water leakage (if any).  Proper safety measures shall be taken at site, construction sites shall be properly demarcated (Construct a temporary fence around the site based on a sketch to be agreed upon by NIP) and entry or trespassing through such sites shall be prohibited.  Worker shall use personnel protective equipment such as helmets, earmuffs, and eye-protective glasses.  Keep the excavated soil away from the sides of the trench so as to Avoid compilations prevent falling back to the trench. from earthwork, rock 10  Supplying labors with and forces them to use safety precautions for cutting, and grading protecting their bodies during the work.  Remove wood pieces and nails from the site and keep them in piles and then dispose off.  Remove wood, stone, blocks and reinforcement steel out of the site.  Make sure that piling the dust, sand, aggregates, reinforcement steel, cement bags in a way to prevent mixing of these materials with each other as well as to avoid erosion by water, especially when raining so that the material are kept quite stable. Ensure traffic  Warning signs/cautionary boards shall be placed near the construction 11 management site. Safeguard public  Proper warning sign shall be placed at the construction sites. 12 safety  Speed of construction vehicles shall be restricted to 50Km/hr.  Strict control of the material. Material shall be transported to the site in appropriate vehicles. Control flushing and 13  Provision of first aid facility at construction camp and train someone disinfecting to apply it and contacts (coordinate) with nearby clinics for serious cases.  Establish monitoring system. Craft ESMP 14 monitoring  Remove the implementation camp and bring the site as it was before unless the owner requested to keep part of such buildings. Dispose construction  Remove debris and soil and discard to a place approved by the project 15 debris supervisor engineer and local community. Construction activities  Activities such as concrete mixing, utilization of lubricants and fuels can have impacts on 16 can cause serious threats to natural resources, especially soil and the surrounding water environment REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 156 of 172 PHOTOS REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 157 of 172 REHABILITATION OF HANAD RIGHT MAIN CANAL (LOT # 3) REHABILITATION OF HANAD RIGHT MAIN CANAL (LOT # 3) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 158 of 172 REHABILITATION OF FUAD MAIN CANAL (LOT # 4) REHABILITATION OF FUAD MAIN CANAL (LOT # 4) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 159 of 172 REHABILITATION CANAL CONTROL STRUCTURE, UPPER GROUP - FUAD SYSTEM (LOT # 5) REHABILITATION CANAL CONTROL STRUCTURE, UPPER GROUP - FUAD SYSTEM (LOT # 5) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 160 of 172 REHABILITATION OF CANAL CONTROL STRUCTURE - LOWER GROUP (LOT # 6) REHABILITATION OF CANAL CONTROL STRUCTURE - LOWER GROUP (LOT # 6) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 161 of 172 INTAKE FOR AQUEDUCT P- 8 FOR FUAD MAIN CANAL (LOT # 7) INTAKE FOR AQUEDUCT P- 8 FOR FUAD MAIN CANAL (LOT # 7) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 162 of 172 New H/R for Fuad main canal P-1 and P-13 (Lot # 8) New H/R for Fuad main canal P-1 and P-13 (Lot # 8) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 163 of 172 OFFICE BUILDING FOR AHWAR FIELD UNIT OF NIP AND IRRIGATION COUNCIL (LOT # 9) OFFICE BUILDING FOR AHWAR FIELD UNIT OF NIP AND IRRIGATION COUNCIL (LOT # 9) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 164 of 172 BANK PROTECTIONS FOR WELLS AND PONDS (LOT # 10) BANK PROTECTIONS FOR WELLS AND PONDS (LOT # 10) REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 165 of 172 PROCESS OF CONSULTATIONS BY NIP WITH THE BENEFICIARIES PROCESS OF CONSULTATIONS BY NIP WITH THE BENEFICIARIES REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 166 of 172 PROCESS OF CONSULTATIONS BY NIP WITH THE BENEFICIARIES PROCESS OF CONSULTATIONS BY NIP WITH THE BENEFICIARIES REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 167 of 172 PROCESS OF CONSULTATIONS BY NIP WITH THE BENEFICIARIES PROCESS OF CONSULTATIONS BY NIP WITH THE BENEFICIARIES REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 168 of 172 PROCESSOF CONSULTATIONS BY NIP WITH THE BENEFICIARIES PROCESS OF CONSULTATIONS BY NIP WITH THE BENEFICIARIES REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 169 of 172 PROCESS OF CONSULTATIONS BY NIP WITH THE BENEFICIARIES PROCESS OF CONSULTATIONS BY NIP WITH THE BENEFICIARIES REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 170 of 172 PROCESS OF CONSULTATIONS BY NIP WITH THE BENEFICIARIES PROCESS OF CONSULTATIONS BY NIP WITH THE BENEFICIARIES REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 171 of 172 PROCESS OF CONSULTATIONS BY NIP WITH THE BENEFICIARIES PROCESS OF CONSULTATIONS BY NIP WITH THE BENEFICIARIES REMEDIAL ESMP FOR WADI AHWAR SUB-PROJECTS ABYAN GOVERNORATE - APRIL2014 172 of 172