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7. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

7.1. INTRODUCTION
All proposed environmental mitigation measures are directly or indirectly related to the construction
process and aim at ensuring that suitable environmental protection measures are included in the
Project specifications and that environmentally appropriate construction methods will be applied. This
approach is in line with standard good engineering design and construction practice. The mitigation
measures summarized in this section are intended to be relevant, practical and easily monitored.

As part of the procurement process, it shall be required that bidders will include a series of method
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statements into their bids which will provide relevant details regarding how they intend to implement
all environmental mitigation measures prescribed in the tender documents and what resources will be
made available for this purpose. These method statements will be assessed at evaluation stage. The
successful bidder shall be required to rectify any shortcomings at letter of intent stage.

During construction, the Supervising Engineer (SE) will be responsible for assessing whether the
environmental mitigation measures implemented by the contractor are adequate and in accordance with
the contract, and – if they are not – request the Contractor to revise his approach / methodology.

The environmental mitigation and monitoring plans presented in Appendices A & B to this report has
been designed to ensure that potential adverse environmental impacts that may result from the Project
will be considered at the respective stages and that environmental controls are implemented during the
construction phase of the Project.

7.2. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND REPORTING

The detailed design consultant (DDC) will be responsible to duly consider the measures proposed in
this EIA report such as to improve environmental performance of the Project and to assure compliance
with applicable national legislation. To ensure that the proposed mitigation measures will be carried out
by the Contractor during the construction stage, the DDC will clearly set out in the tender and contract
documents the Contractor’s obligations to undertake environmental mitigation measures as specified in
the EMP (to be appended to Contract specifications);

The cost for the recommended environmental mitigation measures will, where possible, be made
separate items in the BoQ. Such allocation of a separate budget for carrying out environmental
mitigation measures will be crucial to ensure their ultimate implementation. During procurement,
contractors will be specifically encouraged to include these costs in their rates and present the
mitigation cost as a line item in the BoQ.

The Project Proponent, upon receiving the draft final detailed design documents from the consultants
will verify that all environmental mitigation measures have been incorporated into the technical
specifications and allocate appropriate budget to implement these measures - including landscaping –
and to undertake environmental monitoring during the implementation phase.

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Technical method statements describe the materials, type of plant, labor requirements, prerequisite
conditions, details and order of activities for each technical operation. They also cover safety measures.
Section method statements describe the coordination of activities on sections and also give further
information on all activities, e.g. setting out; the source of materials; particular plant to be used; staff,
labor and sub–contractors; sequencing and duration of activities; traffic management, environmental
and social impact mitigation measures; access; terrain, geo-technical and drainage features; and any
special features which will affect the execution of the work.
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The Contractor will be responsible for the implementation of all required environmental mitigation
measures during construction. To achieve this task the contractor shall appoint an environment health
and safety (EHS) manager who will supervise implementation of the Contractor’s environmental
responsibilities and coordinate with the competent authorities. The EHS manager will also be
responsible for health and safety aspects of work sites and shall submit monthly reports to the SE on
the status of implementation of mitigation measures, complaints received and actions taken as well as
other environmental issues relating to the Project.

During Project implementation, the Contractor shall employ a EHS Officer to monitor compliance of the
Contractor with the EMP provisions. The Project Proponent will ensure that all necessary environmental
approvals and permits that are required under the national legislation are obtained by the Contractor.

Reporting: The Contractor, with support from his EHS, will produce monthly reports on the status and
implementation of environmental protection measures and submit these reports to the SE.

The MoE will conduct random monitoring of the Project to assess compliance with required mitigation
measures and applicable environmental laws and regulations.

The following Table 7-1 summarizes the various institutional responsibilities for the implementation of
the EMP.

Table 7-1:Responsibilities for Implementing the Environmental Management Plan

Project Responsible Responsibilities
Stage Organization
Detailed DDC, AML Verify that all environmental mitigation measures are
Design incorporated into the technical specifications
DDC, AML and MoE Review and approve proposed environmental mitigation
and management measures
DDC, AML Allocate appropriate budget to implement the EMP and
undertake environmental monitoring
Construction Contractor (with the Implement required environmental measures and
support of his EHS submit monthly reports to PM regarding status of such
Officer) implementation.

AML-RDA , SE Supervise contractor’s implementation of environmental

measures on a daily basis. Enforce contractual
requirements
AML-RDA , SE Audit construction phase through environmental
inspections and collect monitoring data.
AML-RDA , SE Ensure compliance with Government legal requirements
during construction;
Review complicated issues arising from the Project.

MoE Undertake periodic monitoring of the project

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7.3. COST ESTIMATES

Cost of Environmental Mitigation Measures during Construction Phase

The estimated cost for implementing the mitigation measures and monitoring during the construction
phase are provided in Table 7-2 below.

Table 7-2: Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Cost (Construction Phase)

Total
Unit Cost MRU
Item Unit Qty MRU (million).
Environmental Costs - Civil Works (included in contractor's civil work contract)
Dust suppression measures Lump sum 1
Control of muddy runoffs from site Lump sum 2.0
Environmental Monitoring Costs during Construction – Assignment of EHS
Assignment of an EHS month 12 1
Total 4.0

Monitoring Costs
During the Operation Phase, the project proponent will liaise with competent authorities for
environmental monitoring. The project proponent will provide MUR 1 million per annum for such
monitoring.

Implementation Schedule
The following Table 7-3 presents the schedule for implementation of various environmental
requirements during different phases of the Project.
Table 7-3: Implementation Schedule Environmental Measures
Project Phase Issue Schedule
Detailed Design Inclusion of EMP provisions to improve environmental once
performance of the Project and to assure compliance with
relevant environmental policy and standards
Prior to Project Proponent to review and approve contractor’s method once
commencement of statements and required licences and permits
construction activities
During construction Monitoring Continuous
During construction Reporting:
Contractor to Project Proponent / Supervising Engineer monthly
During Operation Monitoring On & Off (as
per authorities
requirements)