PROPOSED

FOUR-STOREY
FOUR-BUILDING
CONDOMINIUM
 University of the Cordilleras
College of Engineering and Architecture

SE 438: Environmental Impact Assessment

4:00-8:15 Saturday

Submitted to:
Engr. Tandy Paquit

Submitted by:
Cacanindin, MarixandaJobelle
Matias, Jennylyn
Ramos, Myrna
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Project Name

II. Project description

Description of the project, Project location

III. Methodology of data gathering

IV. Description of present environmental condition:

• Describe the project site

• Immediate environment

• Land use

• other relevant conditions

V. Impact identification and assessment

VI. Evaluation of impact significance

VII. Impact Avoidance, Mitigation and Enhancement

VIII. Impact management plan (IMP)

Recommendations

FOUR BUILDING FOUR STOREY CONDOMINIUM

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project will compensate the shortage of safe residential condominium in the city. The
project creates a long term economic employment and investment opportunities for the
area, and the region. The proposed undertaking will result in increased tourism rate in the
city which will help the economic growth of the city government.

Four condominium buildings, four storeys each will be soon standing at the tree park with
an area of 1.4 hectares adjacent to the Baguio Convention Center in front of PRC building in
Baguio City. The area is about 100 meters away from SM Baguio. The condominium will
have 64 units about 120 square meter area per unit. The four buildings will have a total floor
area of 10,000 square meters. The project includes a recreational park, a picnic area and a
large heated pool. It also includes an open parking with an area of about 2500 square
meters that will be able to accommodate 100 vehicles.

METHODOLOGY OF DATA GATHERING

The group, composed of three members, together have given their time to do the following
for data gathering:

1. Site inspection- the group went to the site and took pictures of the site as well as its
surroundings.
2. Interview- the group was able to encounter the gardener in the area whom they ask
questions on about the site. They were also able to interview the personnel in the
public information assistance office located at the site.
3. Internet- the group gathered articles which contained information about the area.

DESCRIPTION OF PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION

Describe the project site: The site is well-known as the tree park, presently under the care
of the Government Social Insurance System (GSIS) which is still under a land swap deal with
the City Government of Baguio. The area for the proposed project is about 1.4 hectares
forested lot which has about 1000 trees.

Immediate environment:

Land use: At present the area is being utilized as a place of propagation of pine tree
seedlings as well as coffee propagation. There is also a small office building in the area
which is utilized for public information and assistance.

Other relevant conditions: DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT PROCESS

The environmental conditions of the project, In terms of air quality, there is a
significant amount of air pollution because the location of the proposed project is just
in front of the major road where a lot of jeepneys, taxis and PUVs are passing by. Noise
is excessive because of transportation of equipments and materials into the site. It will
generates a large volume solid waste is during construction due to soil excavations.

IMPACT IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT

PRE-CONSTRUCTION/ PRE-OPERATIONAL PHASE

The Environmental Compliance Certificate and other required
permits shall be borne by the owner, not unless included under the
contractor’s schedule of fee as agreed upon.

CONSTRUCTION/ DEVELOPMENT PHASE

The principal operations to be performed under these project

Include the clearing, grubbing and filling, construction of the building . It is
also includes the installation of the plumbing fixture sand installations of the
electrical system, and such other operations which is necessary for the
complete construction of the structure in Accordance with the project
planned made .And in terms with the foundation of the building, the footing
for posts, walls shall be carried extended to firm and disturbed soil.

OPERATIONAL PHASE

During operation phase, it must have a owner and the local government unit
will do self monitoring.

IDENTIFIED PREDICTED AND EVALUATED IMPACTS

(DURING PRE- CO NSTRUCTION & CONSTRUCTION STAGE)

Predicted Impacts Adverse/ Direct/ Signifi Reversible/ DURATION Local/
Beneficial Indirect cance Irreversible Regional/
National
Increase in dust (-) Dir * Rev St Local
generation due to
clearing, civil works and
earth moving activities
Sedimentation/Siltation (-) Dir ** Irrev St Local
pollution nearby
waterways
Landslide due to (-) Dir *** Rev St Local
earthworks
Noise generation (-) Dir * Rev St Local
Generation of (+) Dir *** Rev St Local
employment
Increase traffic and (-) Dir * Rev St Local
possible congestion
Conflicts in the right of * Rev St Local
way

I DENTIFIED PREDICTED AND EVALUATED IMPACTS DURING

OPERATION PHASE
Predicted Adverse/ Direct/ Significance Reversible/ DURATIO Local/
Impacts Beneficial Indirect Irreversible N Regional/
National
Generation of (-) Dir *** Rev Lt Local
Solid Waste
Generation of (-) Dir *** Rev Lt Local
Domestic
Effluent
Generation of (+) Dir ** Rev Lt Local
Employment
Noise (-) Dir * Rev Lt Local
generation
Increase in (-) Dir * Rev Lt Local
Traffic
congestion

IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN

PRE-CONSTRUCTION/ PRE-OPERATIONAL PHASE

 The Environmental Compliance Certificate and other required permits shall be
borne by the owner, not unless included under the contractor’s schedule of fee as agreed
upon.

WATER QUALITY

Possible contamination of ground water might be the cause of siltation of the

surface water due to earth works. The project planned to mitigate it by preventing soil to
escape from the area.

AIR QUALITY

Due to traffic caused by the delivery of materials heavy traffic is expected along the
area, but rerouting is one of the mitigating measures prepared by the project engineer..

LAND POLLUTION

Generation of solid wastes and effluents are some possible environmental impacts
we have assessed. Proper storage, collection and disposal shall be made all throughout the
preparation of construction to prevent larger problem that might occur.

CONSTRUCTION/ DEVELOPMENT PHASE

The principal operations to be performed under these project. Include the clearing,
grubbing and filling, construction of the building. It is also includes the installation of the
plumbing fixture sand installations of the electrical system, and such other operations
which is necessary for the complete construction of the structure in Accordance with the
project planned made .And in terms with the foundation of the building, the footing for
posts, walls shall be carried extended to firm and disturbed soil.

WATER QUALITY

Possible contamination of ground water might be the cause of siltation of the

surface water due to earth works. The project planned to mitigate it by preventing soil to
escape from the area.

AIR QUALITY

Due to traffic caused by the delivery of materials heavy traffic is expected along the
area, but rerouting is one of the mitigating measures prepared by the project engineer.

LAND POLLUTION
 Generation of solid wastes and effluents are some possible environmental impacts
we have assessed. Proper storage, collection and disposal shall be made all throughout the
construction to prevent larger problem that might occur.

OPERATIONAL PHASE

During operation phase, it must have a owner and the local government unit
will do self monitoring. WATER QUALITY

Possible contamination of ground water might be the cause of siltation of the

surface water due to earth works. The project planned to mitigate it by preventing soil to
escape from the area.

AIR QUALITY

Due to traffic caused by the delivery of materials heavy traffic is expected along the
area, but rerouting is one of the mitigating measures prepared by the project engineer.

LAND POLLUTION

Generation of solid wastes and effluents are some possible environmental impacts
we have assessed. Proper storage, collection and disposal shall be made all throughout the
operation to prevent larger problem that might occur.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

(ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES)

PRE-CONSTRUCTION/ PRE-OPERATIONAL PHASE

Predicted Impacts MITIGATING AND Schedule of Estimated RESPONSIBLE

ASSESSMENT implementa Cost ENTITY
MEASURES -tion
Increase in dust  Regular Every Php10000.00 CONTRACTOR
generation due to watering of excavation
clearing, civil unpaved roads
works and earth and exposed
moving activities. soil/ground
 Remove
soil/mud from
the tires of
trucks and
equipment
before leaving
the area
  Hauling trucks
should be
covered with
canvass of any
equivalent
material
 Set-up
temporary fence
around the
construction
area
Sedimentation  Set-up During earth Php100K CONTRACTOR
and siltation of temporary silt works
drainage or trap/ponds to
waterways from prevent siltation
unconfined  Proper
stockpiles of soil stockpiling of
and other spoils (on flat
materials area and away
from drainage
routes)
 Spoils from civil
works be
disposed from
filling materials
Pollution of  Set-up During Php100K CONTRACTOR
nearby water due temporary construction
to improper disposal stage
disposal of mechanism
construction within the
materials construction
area and
properly dispose
the generate
solid wastes
 Set-up adequate
toilet facilities
Strictly require the
contractor and workers
to observe proper
waste disposal and
proper sanitation
Loss of  Limit land During Php5M CONTRACTOR
vegetation due to clearing as much clearing
land clearing as possible
 Provide
temporary
 fencing to
vegetation that
will be retained
 Use of markers
and fences to
direct heavy
equipment
traffic in the
construction site
and avoid
damage of
plants
 Re-plant/plant
indigenous trees
species and
ornamental
plants

Noise generation  Schedule noisy During N/A CONTRACTOR

that can affect activities during construction
nearby residents day time
 Undertake
proper
equipment
maintenance
and use of
mufflers
Generation of  Hiring priority During Php1M CONTRACTOR
employment shall be given to Construction
qualified local
residents

Increase traffic  Strict During N/A CONTRACTOR

and possible enforcement of construction
congestion traffic rules and
regulations
 Proponent
should provide
traffic aid during
peak hours

Conflicts in the  Conduct Before Php100K CONTRACTOR

right of way consultation and construction
settle stage
agreements
before finalizing
detailed design
OPERATIONAL PHASE OF THE PROJECT

Predicted MITIGATING AND Schedule of Estimated RESPONSIBLE

Impacts ASSESSMENT implementa Cost ENTITY
MEASURES -tion
Generation of  Segregation of all N/A MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste recyclable throughout
materials the
 Proper operation
collection and
disposal of solid
waste
 Proper
housekeeping
and waste
minimization
Generation of  Provision of an all N/A MANAGEMENT
Domestic Effluent effective (at throughout /LGU (IF ANY)
least three the
chamber of operation
septic tank)
 Provision of
adequate
wastewater
treatment
facilities

Generation of  Hiring priority all N/A MANAGEMENT

Employment shall be given to throughout (HRD)
qualified local the
residents operation

Noise generation  Provide all N/A MANAGEMENT

sufficient buffer throughout
area the
operation
Increase in Traffic  Strict all N/A MANAGAMEN
congestion enforcement of throughout T
traffic rules and the
regulation operation
 Placement of
signage and
warnings
appropriate
 places
Relocation of an  Conduct all N/A
existing consultation and throughout
government settle the
structure agreements operation
before finalizing
detailed design
to incorporate
the structure in
the project

RECOMMENDATIONS

In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions the following

recommendations are proposed for considerations:

The project will compensate the shortage of safe residential

condominium in the city. The project creates a long term economic
employment and investment opportunities for the area, and the region. The
proposed undertaking will result in increased tourism rate in the city which will
help the economic growth of the city government

The project is technically and environmentally defensible. The

project doesn’t have big effect on the nearby establishments, residents, etc.
More or less it gives benefits to Baguio City.

OVER 1000 TREES PRESENT IN THE AREA

PLANT PROPAGATION
EXISTING
30
10 SWAMP
VEHICLES
PERSONS
STRUCTURE
AREA
PER MINUTE IS PASSING ALONG THE AREA
 THE PROPOSED PROJECT
FOUR STOREY FOUR BUILDING
CONDOMINIUM