ROAD DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIAN MINISTRY OFREGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE Environmental and Social Management Plan REHABILITATION OF SECONDARY (S–37) S-37, Sadakhlo-Tsopi-Akhkerpi (State border with Armenia), Road section km 3-km 8, L=6 Tbilisi, Georgia 2018 1 PART I: GENERAL PROJECT AND SITE INFORMATION INSTITUTIONAL &ADMINISTRATIVE Country Georgia Project title Rehabilitation of secondary road S-37, Sadakhlo-Tsopi-Akhkerpi (Armenian border), section km 3- km 8, L=6 km Scope of project and The asphalt-concrete layer of the proposed road section is damaged. The thickness of the road varies activity between 5-8 cm. In some sections, previous repair works are observed. In some sections, asphalt/concrete layer is fragmental and traffic flows on gravel layer. Most of the retaining walls, culverts need reparation or cleaning. During the rehabilitation works of the proposed road section some culverts will be demolish and new ones should be installed. There are no safety issues at the proposed road section. There are not sidewalks and pedestrian paths within the populated areas. Safety issues will be considered and new sidewalks and paths will be arranged during the rehabilitation works. There are number of residential buildings and private/privately used land plots along the proposed road section. The pavement will be installed to insure entrances to existing gates. The culverts (Diam.=0.5 m) will be arranged at the proposed road section in order to pass through drainage water. The similar works will be done with road junctions and if necessary culverts will be arranged (Diam.=0.5 m) Design Decision Table No. Classification Design Result 1 Rehabilitation Length (km) 6.28 Km 2 Design Speed (km/hrs) 40.0 Km/h 3 Carriageway Width (m) 6.0 � 7.0 m 4 Shoulder Width (m) 1m 5 Cross-section (%) 2.5 % Asphalt surface -4 6 Pavement Thickness (cm) Asphalt base course- 6 7 Culverts (Unit) 9 units 8 Bus Stop (Unit) ----- 9 Junctions (Unit) 24 units 10 Yard Entrance (Unit) 22 units 11 Construction period (Month) 6 months Supervision arrangements WB Project Management Local Counterpart and/or Recipient (Name and position) (Project Team Leader) Giorgi Tsereteli Marneuli Municipality Natalya Stankevich Implementation WB Local Counterpart Local Contractor arrangements Safeguard Supervision Supervision Inspectorate (Name and position) Darejan Kapanadze Supervision Ti Road Ltd Environment Roads Rehabilitation and - Modernization Supervision Direction LLC David Jijelava, Social 2 SITE DESCRIPTION Name of site (S–37) Sadakhlo-Tsopi-Akhkerpi (Armenian border), Secondary Road Section KM3–KM8 Describe site location Environment is homogeneous and rehabilitation section is noted by straight (Horizontal) landscape. Road is at some places are crossed by dry ravines, their catchment basin area is small, hence, these ravines accumulate small amount of water discharge and mainly, they are pass through culverts of circular section. The main source of water is the river Algeti. Who owns the land? (i) The existing ROW is owned by Marneuli municipality; (ii) State Forest Fund under the LEPL National Forest Agency of the Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (764 m2). The territory had been de-listed from the State Forest Fund; (iii) The investment will not conduct any widening or realignment that may cause impact on private lands or assets. Description of geographic, Location: The project road is located in Kvemo-Kartli region in Marneuli Municipality, in Georgia. The physical, biological, project road section begins at the beginning of Sadakhlo village and ends at the beginning of Akhkerpur geological, hydrographic village. Road section connects international road S 37 Marneuli-Sadakhlo to Armenia border and and socio-economic provides access to social services to five villages. Road is important in terms of Agriculture as well as context providing minimum standard of mobility and regional integration. Air- Air quality in the subproject area is good due to low traffic levels and the absence of industrial facilities. Water and Soil - No pollution is reported. Flora– On the above-mentioned territory following tree species are registered. Species number of trees English name Latin Acacia Celtis dlabrata 1 These species had been located on the territory managed by the LEPL National Forest Agency of the Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture of Georgia. The Red Listed species do not occur. Fauna - The road section passes through the degraded territory and accordingly the fauna is not reach. Mostly fauna is presented by the species which does not need any special protecting measures. Due to the small area of the project the impact on the fauna will be minimal. Noise - The current noise level is low due to low traffic levels and a lack of industrial facilities. Construction activities will have modest impact on those people who reside in existing villages (immediately along the road) and this impact will be limited to the rehabilitation phase. Social – Total number of subproject beneficiaries in a 2km buffer zone of the section is 5 villages with a total of 10184 inhabitants. Population density for the project is 1697. Locations and distance for Contractor may choose to operate quarry located in Marneuli Municipality, Araflo Village material sourcing, 25 km away. especially inert aggregates, water, stones LEGISLATION Identify national & local The project triggers World Bank OP/BP 4.01 - Environmental Assessment and, according to its principles, legislation &permits that has been classified as environmental Category B. The present ESMP has been prepared to meet apply to project activity requirements of OP/BP 4.01. Georgian legislation does not require any type of environmental review, approval, or permitting for the project. Though according to the national regulatory system, (i) Contractor company must be licensed, (ii) Construction materials must be obtained from licensed providers, (iii) Once contractor wishes to open quarries, then the contractor must obtain respective license. (iv) If, in time of rehabilitation, contractor wishes to operate own asphalt or concrete (Or both) plants, he should have permission regarding specified limited level of pollutant substances in exhaust. (v) Disposal of the construction waste and excess ground generated in the course of earth works shall be placed in a selected locations agreed and approved by local governing bodies in written. (vi) Land plots along the road required for undertaking of planned works were subject to de-listing from the Territory of the State Forest Fund and transfer to the Road Department. The process is finished. 3 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM A grievance redress mechanism will be available to allow an AP appealing any decision on which they disagree; The APs should be informed about the available GRM. This could be achieved through distributing brochures and relevant information provided and announced. APs will be fully informed of their rights and of the procedures for addressing complaints whether verbally or in writing during pre-contraction, construction and operation periods. Care will always be taken to prevent grievances rather than going through a redress process. Marneuli Municipality have assigned a responsible person: Dzaba Asanidze T: 599859966; Municipaliteti@marneuli.gov.ge The Contact Person collects and records the grievances in special log. If the grievance will not be unsolved at the local level, it will be lodged to the RDMRDI. Grievance Redress Commission (GRCN) is formed by the order of the Head of RDMRDI as a permanently functional informal structure, engaging personnel of RDMRDI from all departments. This includes top management, Safeguards, Legal Departments, PR department and other relevant departments (depending on specific structure of the IA). If the RDMRDI decision fails to satisfy the aggrieved APs, they can pursue further action by submitting their case to the appropriate court of law (Rayon Court) without any reprisal. PUBLIC CONSULTATION Identify when / where the Environmental Management Framework for the Secondary and Local Roads Project III was disclosed public consultation process through the RDMRDI web page and a stakeholder consultation meeting was held on 11/04/2014. shall take place http://www.georoad.ge/uploads/files/SLRP_III_ESMF_April%203_WBcomments47.pdf Present draft ESMP was posted on the RDMRDI website and its printed versions was provided to Marneuli Municipality. Public consultation on the draft ESMP was held in Akherpi municipality July 16, 2018. ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1: Site map; Attachment 2: Minutes of public consultation on the draft ESMP; Attachment 3: Waste disposal agreement; Attachment 4: Borrowing license 4 PART II: SAFEGUARDS SCREENING AND TRIGGERS ENVIRONMENTAL /SOCIAL SCREENING FOR SAFEGUARDS TRIGGERS Activity/Issue Status Triggered Actions 1. Roads rehabilitation [x] Yes [ ] No If “Yes�, see Section A 2. New construction of small traffic infrastructure [x] Yes [ ] No If “Yes�, see Section A 3. Impacts on surface drainage system [x] Yes [ ] No If “Yes�, see Section B 4. Historic building(s) and districts [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes�, see Section C Will the site activity 5. Acquisition of land1 [x] Yes [] No If “Yes�, see Section D include/involve any of the following? 6. Hazardous or toxic materials2 [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes�, see Section E 7. Impacts on forests and/or protected areas [x] Yes [] No If “Yes�, see Section F 8. Risk of unexploded ordinance (UXO) [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes�, see Section G 9. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety [x] Yes [ ] No If “Yes�, see Section H 10. Impacts on land property and use [] Yes [x] No If “Yes�, see Section I 11. Social risk [x] Yes [ ] No If “Yes�, see Section J ------------------------------------------------ 1 Land acquisition includes displacement of residents, change the way of life, this is concerning with land which was purchased/handed over and impact on persons living and/or unlawfully exist and or/performing business activities (Booths) on the land already purchased. 2 Hazardous or toxic materials contain, but is not limited to: asbestos, toxic paints, hazardous dissolvent materials, removal of lead containing materials and etc. PART III: MITIGATION MEASURES ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES CHECKLIST 0. General Conditions Notification and a) The local construction and environment inspectorates and communities have been notified of upcoming activities Worker Safety b) The public has been notified of the works through appropriate notification in the media and/or at publicly accessible sites (including the site of the works) c) All legally required permits have been acquired for construction and/or rehabilitation d) The Contractor formally agrees that all work will be carried out in a safe and disciplined manner designed to minimize impacts on neighboring residents and environment. e) Workers’ PPE will comply with international good practice (always hardhats, as needed masks and safety glasses, harnesses and safety boots) f) Appropriate signposting of the sites will inform workers of key rules and regulations to follow. A. General Rehabilitation Air Quality a) During excavation works dust control measures shall be employed, e.g. by spraying and moistening the ground and /or Construction b) Demolition debris, excavated soil and aggregates shall be kept in controlled area and sprayed with water mist to reduce debris dust Activities c) During pneumatic drilling or breaking of pavement and foundations dust shall be suppressed by ongoing water spraying and/or installing dust screen enclosures at site d) The surrounding environment (sidewalks, roads) shall be kept free of soil and debris to minimize dust e) There will be no open burning of construction / waste material at the site f) All machinery will fit emission originating regulations, well maintained and serviced and there will be no excessive idling of construction vehicles at sites Noise a) Construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit b) During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible Water Quality a) The site will establish appropriate erosion and sediment control measures such as e.g. hay bales and / or silt fences to prevent sediment from moving off site and causing excessive turbidity in canalization and nearby streams and rivers Waste management a) Waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from excavation, demolition and construction activities. b) Mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers. c) Construction waste will be collected and disposed by licensed company d) In order to control waste disposal accuracy and compliance, waste disposal reports shall be done e) Whenever feasible Contractor will reuse and recycle appropriate and viable materials (except when containing asbestos) B. Impacts on surface Water Quality a) There will be no unregulated extraction of groundwater, nor uncontrolled discharge of process waters, cement slurries, or any other drainage system contaminated waters into the ground or adjacent streams or rivers; contractor should obtain all necessary licenses and permits for water extraction and for further pouring out of used water in state current water system 6 b) There will be proper storm water drainage systems installed and care taken not to silt, pollute, block or otherwise negatively impact natural streams, rivers, ponds and lakes by construction activities. c) There will be procedures for prevention of and response to accidental spills of fuels, lubricants and other toxic or noxious substances. d) Construction vehicles and machinery will be washed only in designated areas where runoff will not pollute natural surface water bodies. C. Historic building (s) Cultural Heritage a) If construction works takes place to a designated historic structures or are located in a designated historic district, notification shall be made and approval/permits be obtained from local authorities and all construction activities planned and carried out in line with local and national regulation b) It shall be ensured, that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible " chance finds" encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted and work activities delayed or account for such finds D. Acquisition of land Land Acquisition a) If expropriation of land was not expected but is required, or if loss of access to income of legal or illegal users of land was not expected but may Plan/Framework occur, that the Bank’s Task Team Leader shall be immediately consulted. b) The approved Land Acquisition Plan/Framework (if required by the project) will be implemented E. Toxic materials Asbestos a) If asbestos is located on the project site, it shall be marked clearly as hazardous material management b) When possible of asbestos will be appropriately contained and sealed to minimize exposure c) Asbestos prior to removal (If necessary) will be treated with a wetting agent to minimize asbestos dust d) Asbestos will be handed and disposed by skilled & experienced professionals e) If asbestos material is stored temporarily, the waste should be securely enclosed inside closed container and marked appropriately. Security measures will be taken against unauthorized removal from the site. f) Removal of asbestos will not be reused Toxic / hazardous a) Temporarily storage on site of all hazardous or toxic substances will be in safe containers labeled with details of composition, properties and waste management handling information b) Containers of hazardous substances shall be placed in a leak-proof container to prevent spillage c) Waste shall be transported by specially licensed carriers and disposed in licensed facility d) Paints with toxic ingredients or solvents or lead-based paints will not be used F. Affected forests, Ecosystem a) Works within the territory of the State Forest Fund are disallowed prior to completion of de-listing and user right transfer to this territory from wetlands and/or protection the National Forest Agency to the RD protected areas b) Tree cutting must be held down to minimum by adjusting alignment of access roads, using small machinery or manual labor in individual locations, etc. c) All trees that have to be extracted must be marked and their removal must be entered into tree-cutting ledger on daily basis G. Risk of unexploded Hazard to human a) Before to start any excavation activities, Contractor shall verify that the construction area has been checked and cleared regarding UXO by ordinance (UXO) health and safety appropriate authorities H. Traffic and pedestrian Direct or indirect In compliance with national regulations, ensure that the construction site is properly secured, and construction related traffic regulated. This safety hazards to public includes but is not limited to: traffic and • Use signposting, warning signs, barriers and traffic diversions so that the work site is clearly visible, and the public warned of all pedestrians by potential hazards 7 construction • Apply traffic management system and train staff, especially for site access and near-site heavy traffic; provide safe passages and crossings activities for pedestrians where construction traffic interferes. • Adjust working hours to local traffic patterns, e.g. avoid major transport activities during rush hours or times of livestock movement • If required, undertake active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site for safe passage for the public • If school children are in the vicinity, include traffic safety personnel to direct traffic during school hours • Ensure safe and continuous access to all adjacent office facilities, shops and residences during construction I. Impacts on land and Limited/lost access to Ensure provision of undisturbed and safe access to homes, lands and other assets of the local population; property use the land Plan road works to maintain undisturbed access to land and assets of the local population by planning and implementing works and activities in coordination with residents and representatives of the local community. Temporary impact a) Avoid trespassing or incidentally damaging of private property (using small-size machinery or manual labor near walls and fences, on privately-owned stockpiling of construction material and waste away from private property; etc.); assets b) In case of unintended damage to private property, quickly restore it to the original or better status; c) In case of expected temporary impact on privately-owned property, inform owners upfront and guarantee restoration, acquire written consent of owners for intervention, and promptly restore the damage to the original or better status; d) If an unexpected need for land take emerges in the couse of works, do not enter the affected site prior to development and full implementation of the Resettlemet Action Plan by RD Loss of income or a) Avoid unauthorized intervention of territory outside of ROW; assets caused by b) If such impact occurs by negligence of the construction company workers, record the case/claim; assess the loss and negotiate with an affected unauthorized owner based on the adopted principles and valuation methodology described in the RAP and provide fair cash compensation at th e Company’s intervention, own cost; occupation of c) Apply GRM procedures if the case is unresolved through negotiation. territory outside of ROW J. Social risk management Public relationship a) Assign local liaison person within Contractor’s team to be in charge of communication with and receiving requests/ complaints from local management population b) Consult local communities to identify and proactively manage potential conflicts between an external workforce and local people c) Raise local community awareness about sexually transmitted disease risks associated with the presence of an external workforce and include local communities in awareness activities. d) Inform the population about construction and work schedules, interruption of services, traffic detour routes and provisional bus routes, blasting and demolition, as appropriate. e) Limit construction activities at night. When necessary ensure that night work is carefully scheduled and the community is properly informed so they can take necessary measures. f) At least five days in advance of any service interruption (including water, electricity, telephone, bus routes), advice community through postings at the work site, at bus stops, and in affected homes/businesses. g) Address concerns raised through Grievance Redress Mechanism established by the Employer within the designated timeline within the scope of Contractor’s liability h) To the extent possible, work camps should not be located in close proximity to local communities i) Siting and operation of worker camps should be undertaken in consultation with neighboring communities 8 Labor management a) The Contractor will recruit unskilled or semi-skilled workers from local communities to the extent possible. Where and when feasible, worker skills training, should be provided to enhance participation of local people. b) The Contractor will provide adequate lavatory facilities (toilets and washing areas) in the work site with adequate supplies of hot and cold running water, soap, and hand drying devices. A temporary septic tank system should be established for any residential labor camp and without causing pollution of nearby watercourses c) The Contractor will raise awareness of workers on overall relationship management with local population, establish the code of conduct in line with international practice and strictly enforce them, including the dismissal of workers and financial penalties of adequate scale a) 9 PART IV: MONITORING PLAN Construction Phase Where How When Why Who Activity What (Is the parameter to be (Is the parameter to (Define the frequency (Is the parameter being (Is responsible for (Is the parameter to be monitored?) monitored?) be monitored?) / or continuous?) monitored?) monitoring?) Supply of Purchase of the construction materials Offices and warehouses Checking documents; In the process of Ensure technical quality of Roads Department construction materials from licensed providers of material suppliers, signing the agreements construction; (RD) and borrowing sites Inspection of for material provision material quality Protect human health and environment Works in the forested No physical activity takes place in the Work site within Checking documents Prior and in the course Ensure compliance with the RD; territory territory of the State Forest Fund until de- forested territory of works within the national legislation; listing and user right transfer procedures Visual observation forested territory LEPL National are complete; Construction Minimize impact on forested Forest Agency under contractor’s office area; the Ministry of Movement of construction vehicles and Environment machinery, storage, or other activities do Facilitate procedure of hand Protection and not damage and cause cutting of trees over of loggs generated Agriculture unless tree extraction is required for through tree cutting arranging road surface and shoulders; Threes that must be extracted are labeled prior to removal and each extracted tree is entered into the tree cutting ledger (species and diameter identified) Transportation of Technical condition of construction Routes for Inspection of roads Unannounced checks Avoid air and road pollution RD; construction materials vehicles and machinery; transportation of adjacent to the during the working eith dust and solid matter; and waste Adequacy of the loading trucks for construction materials construction site and hours Traffic Police transported types of cargo, and canopy and construction wastes included in the Reduce traffic disruption Movement of coverage of cargo transported in open agreed-upon routes of construction trucks; transportation equipment Movement of construction vehicles and machinery along pre-defined routes. 10 Operation of Proper technical condition of construction Construction site Inspection Within and off Reduce air and soil pollution RD Construction machinery: working hours caused by equipment machinery on site • no excessive exhaust, operation; • no fuel leakage, • respect of working hours Reduce noise and dust • no damage to trees and other vegetation nuisance to local population what does not need to be creared for the purposes for road construction Servicing of Washing vehicles and machinery off-site of Construction site and Inspection Entire period of Avoid land and water RD construction in the location sufficiently distant from construction base (if machinery operation pollution with oil products machinery water bodies; applicable) due to servicing of vehicles and machinery; Servicing vehicles and machinery with oils and lubricants off-site or in an especially Be ready for fire emergency arranged location on-site; action to promptly localize fire source and minimize technical adequacy of the servicing material damage location: • solid, insulating floor or adsorbent layer (sand, gravel, membrane), • containment barriers allowing enough sapce for holding fuel over the maximum amount expected on the location at a time, • emergency fire-fighting kit, • sedimentation pool at car wash area. Extraction of natural Purchase of natural construction material Borrow areas Checking documents The period of material Reduce slope erosion and RD construction material from the existing providers if possible; extraction damage to the ecosystem Inspection of and landscape; LEPL National Obtaining license for extraction of material activities Agency of Mines of by the Contractor and strict adherence to Reduce river bank erosion, the Ministry of the terms of such license; water pollution with Economy and suspended particles, and Sustainable Terrace processing of the borrow pits, impact on the aquatic life; Development of backfilling of excess material, and Georgia harmonization with landscape; Protection of animals and people from accidents River bed gravel extraction away from water flow, arrangement of gravel barriers for isolating extraction area from water 11 flow, prevention of water flow entry by vehicles and machinery; Demarcation of borrow areas with warning signs Generation of Temporary storage of inert and hazardous Construction site and Checking documents; Entire period of Avoid pollution of the RD; construction waste wastes separately at the designated base (if applicable); construction environment locations; Visual observation Marneuli Locations designated for Municipality Timely disposal of waste to the formally waste disposal designated landfills; Hand-over of hazardous wastes to licensed deactivating and processing companies. Accumulation of Provision of waste containers on-site; Construction site and Visual inspection Entire period of Avoid pollution of soil and RD; household waste Agreement with local municipality for base (if applicable) construction water with household waste regular out-transporting of waste Marneuli Municipality Generation of liquid Arrangement and operation of toilets Construction site and Visual inspection Entire period of Avoid flooding of RD waste compliant with sanitary norms on-site; base (if applicable) construction construction site and base; Arrangement of drainage system for storm Increased frequency of water collection and periodic cleaning of inspection in periods Reduce pollution of surface the system from silt; of high precipitation and ground water Arrangement of sedimentation pool for waste water collection on-site Operation of asphalt- Obtaining permit for impacting Construction site and Checking documents Before establishment Reduce inconvenience for RD; concrete plant environment by Contractor and strict base (if applicable) of plant and during local population due to plant adherence to its terms; Inspection entire period of its operation; LEPL National operation Environment Placement of plant in the location Reduce air and surface Agency of the permissive for minimal disturbance of local water pollution from Ministry of population; emissions and discharges Environment from plant Protection and Arranging sedimentation pool for Agriculture capturing of liquid discharges from plant Safety of labor Provision of uniforms and personal Construction site Inspection of the Entire period of Reduce the probability of RD protective gear to workers and activities construction accidents enforcement of their use; 12 Consistency with the rules of exploitation of the construction equipment and machinery Works near privately- Precaution measures to avoid trespassing or Works near privately- Monitoring and Entire period of Reduce the probability of RD owned land, buildings incidentally damaging private property owned land, buildings inspection construction damages on privet and any and other assets (using small-size machinery or manual and other assets kind of property labor near walls and fences; stockpiling of construction material and waste away from private property; etc.) If the project implementation requires any Within the RoW Permanent Entire period of To avoid any impact on RD Involuntary form of involuntary resettlement, prepare, monitoring of construction private lands or assets resettlement clear with the World Bank and impacts on the implemented Resettlement Action Plan privately-owned land or other assets 13 Operation Phase What Where How When Why Who Activity (Is the parameter to be (Is the parameter to be (Is the parameter to (Define the frequency / (Is the parameter being (Is responsible for monitored?) monitored?) be monitored?) or continuous?) monitored?) monitoring?) Cleaning road surface Trash deposited from moving Carriageway and Inspection Quarterly Prevent road littering; Marneuli and shoulders from vehicles timely colleacted and shoulders of the road Municipality waste removed; section Road safety Bodies of animals overrun by vehicles timely collected and removed Keeping road drainage Periodic cleaning of Drainage system long Inspection Quarterly Maintaining drainage Marneuli system operational drainageditches from silt and the road section system capacity for Municipality trash preventing road flooding and water damage Confinement of Timely confinement, On the road and its Inspection Upon occurenace of Prevent pollution of soil Traffic Police; accidental spills and deactivation, and removal of immediate accidents, as required and water clean-up liquid or powder spills of surroundings Marneuli cargo in case of road accidents Municipality Disposal of waste from Collection and timely disposal On the road and its Inspection Towards completion of Prevent enviornment Marneuli regular road of waste from maintenance immediate scheduled maintenance pollution Municipality maintenance works works to the designated surroundings works landfill 14 Attachment 1: Project Location Map 15 16 17 18 19 Attachment 3. Waste Disposal Agreement 20 21 Attachment 4. Borrowing License 22 23 24