ENVIRONMENTAL Impact Assesmment

Environmental Monitoring Report
#2 Semestral Report
January 2018
GEO: Sustainable Urban Transport Investment

Program – Tranche 1
Prepared by the Municipal Development Fund of Georgia for the Government of Georgia and
the Asian Development Bank.
This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed
herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff,
and may be preliminary in nature.
In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any
designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the
Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status
of any territory or area.
Final Environmental Monitoring Report
Loan Number: 2655-GEO (SF)
Reporting period: July-December, 2017
GEORGIA: GEORGIAN SUSTAINABLE URBAN TRANSPORT INVESTMENT

PROGRAM, Tranche 1
(Financed by the Asian Development Bank)
Prepared by: Nino Nadashvili, Local Environmental Consultant for ADB projects
Environmental and Resettlement Unit, Municipal Development Fund (MDF)
Tbilisi, Georgia
Endorsed by: Guja Kvantchilashvili, Acting Head of Environmental and Resettlement Unit
Municipal Development Fund (MDF)
Tbilisi, Georgia
January, 2018
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ABBREVIATIONS
ADB Asian Development Bank
EA Executing Agency
EARF Environmental Assessment and Review Framework
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EIP Environmental Impact Permit
EMP Environmental Management Plan
EPSM Engineering Procurement and Construction Management
GoG Government of Georgia
SUTIP Georgian Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program
IA Implementing Agency
IEE Initial Environmental Examination
MDF Municipal Development Fund
MFF Multi-tranche Financing Facility
MoENRP Ministry of Environmental and Natural Resources Protection
MoRDI Ministry of Regional Development & Infrastructure
SSEMP Site-Specific Environmental Management Plan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PART I. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 4
1.1. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 4
1.2. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS’ PROGRESS DURING THE

REPORTING PERIOD .......................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.1 Civil Works ............................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.2. Installation works................................................................................................................................. 9
2. PART II: PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

TEAM 10
2.1. AGENCIES INVOLVED IN INVESTMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION ........... 10
2.2. RELATIONSHIP WITH CONTRACTORS, OWNER, LENDER ETC. ................ 11
3. PART II: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ................................................................. 13
4. PART III: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ............................................................. 20
4.1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, SITE-SPECIFIC

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (SEMP) AND WORK PLANS ............................... 20
4.2. SITE INSPECTION AND AUDITS ...................................................................................... 22
4.3. NON-COMPLIANCE NOTICES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS......................... 23
4.4. ACTIONS TAKEN TO REFLECT THE FINDINGS OF ADB MISSION DURING

REPORTING PERIOD ....................................................................................................................... 23
5. PART IV – ACTION PLAN FOR THE NEXT PERIOD.................................................... 24
A N N E X E S .......................................................................................................................................... 25
ANNEX 1: MONITORING DATA ....................................................................................................... 18
ANNEX 2: IMPLEMENTATION REPORT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

ASSESSMENT (EIA)/INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION (IEE)/SITE SPECIFIC
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (SEMP) MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS ......... 30
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1. PART I. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Preliminary Information
Program Background
1. Upgrading and improvement of local transport and transport-related infrastructure plays a

significant role in the development of Georgia infrastructure. To this effect a number of
important activities have been implemented and financed from the budget of Georgia and
from other sources. Recently several significant programs, financed through state budget,
loans and grants, have been implemented with this regard.
2. On 05 August, 2010 MFF - Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program Tranche 1

Loan and Project agreements were signed between Georgia and Asian Development
Bank. MFF-Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program – Tranche 1 (SUTIP T1)
includes (i) Transport Infrastructure Improvement; (ii) Institutional Capacity Development
and (iii) Project Management Facility components.
3. The program will provide efficient, reliable and affordable urban transport infrastructure
and services, thereby increase economic growth potential and competitiveness of urban
communities, and improve livelihoods of over 1.5 million people (approx. 35% of Georgian
population). The program will also: (I) improve urban, environment and communities’
access to economic opportunities and to public and social services; (II) promote efficient
and sustainable urban transportation; and (III) generate income and employment
opportunities.
4. The environment classification for Tranche 1 is Environmental Category B, as all

subprojects under SUTIP 1 were classified as category B which will not have significant
irreversible or permanent negative environmental impacts during or after construction and
requires preparation of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE). The environmental
categorization of subprojects was conducted using ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement
(2009). Required environmental assessments of sub-projects (SPs) are conducted and
IEEs are prepared in accordance with Environmental Assessment and Review Framework
approved for SUTIP 1 in May, 2010 and updated in April, 2015.
Program Area
5. Sustainable Urban Transport Investment program Tranche 1 includes several projects in

the different municipalities of Georgia. Program aims efficient, reliable and affordable urban
infrastructure development and service improvement. In effect, urban transport service will
be improved, and the level of different types of public and social services will be increased.
6. Among the Sustainable Urban Transport Investment program Tranche 1 subprojects,

which are ongoing now, are:
- Tbilisi Metro Line 2 and Creation of University Station;

- Anaklia coastal improvement (Phase 1).
Tbilisi Metro extension project – overview
7. Tbilisi suffers from traffic congestion and air and noise pollution, loss of green areas and
degradation of historical buildings and monuments. Serving 250,000 passengers daily, the
Tbilisi Metro is playing a significant role in the urban transport system and can serve as
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the backbone of the city’s network. Tbilisi Municipality is now exploring options for
expanding the network. A first phase is planned to extend the line to the station “University”
at Saburtalo district, where there is a large population, significant number of students and
high traffic flow. The construction of the “Delisi-University” section of the metro started in
1985 but ceased in 1993 for financial and technical reasons. In 1998 construction resumed
and “Vaja Pshavela” station was opened in 2000 with only one way in operation. The
remaining tunnel has been bored up to the university station, including the station shell,
escalator shaft and the exits. This Project aims to resume and complete the construction
of the metro tunnel along Vaja Pshavela Avenue and the “University” subway station, to
benefit more than 150,000 people and increase ridership of the metro network. Total length
of metro station line is 2.2km.
8. The EPCM consultant (Euroestudios) has been fielded in early August 2012. Geological
surveys and investigations of the existing tunnel have been completed and used as a basis
for the first draft of detailed design which has been submitted in December 2012.
9. Euroestudios was awarded to date July 11, 2012, the Contract: Engineering, Procurement,
Construction Management and Supervision for the Extension of Tbilisi Metro Line 2 and
Creation of University Station - SUTIP1/C/QCBS/4, separated into two stages: Stage I -
Preparation of Detailed Design and Bidding Documentation, produced by Euroestudios
and approved on March 31, 2014. Stage II - Construction Management and Supervision
for the Extension of the Tbilisi Metro Line 2 and Creation of University Station Project.
10. The project was divided into two main assignments:

- The 2,6 km long (2600 m) Metro extension from Delisi Station to University Station
- Creation of University Station and a 301 m long tunnel section for cross over and parking
tracks.
11. The 2.6 km-long (2600 m) Metro Extension, from Delisi Station to University Station,
consisted of the following:
- Delisi Station (total length 131 m, P.K. 56+00);

- Scissor crossing and parking tracks after the platform (total length 285 m);
- 760 m-long twin tunnels between Delisi and Vazha-Pshavela stations;
- Vazha Pshavela Station (total length 205m, P.K. 68+00);
- 760 m-long twin tunnels between Vazha Pshavela and University stations, including
ventilation Shaft n.50, the by-pass galleries from the shaft to the main tunnels and a
pump sump;
- University Station (total length 162m, P.K. 78+20), with the sub-station and other
technical rooms;
- In the University station, it will be designed a 110 meter platform with an access by a hall
located at the intersection of Vazha Pshavela Avenue and Sandro Euli Street;
- This hall is located at elevation 535 and the platforms at 487, so that descend 53 meters;
- 315 m-long section after University Station consisting of a crossover Tg 0.11, parking
tracks, a service gallery connecting the station and the crossover, the ventilation Shaft
n.51 and a pump sump.
12. In addition to Civil Works, the following systems have been installed:
- Permanent way,
- Power supply substation,
- Electromechanical equipment (tunnel ventilation, water-pump, escalators),
- Signaling system,
- Low voltages equipment: communication, SCADA, fare collection.
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13. The Construction Works of the Extension of Tbilisi Metro Line 2 and Creation of University
Station, Contract No: P42414-SUTIP1-ICB-1.05-1, were awarded to the Contractor: Joint
Venture of Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios, S.A., Spain, Lead partner, and Assignia
Infraestructuras, S.A. Spain. The agreement was signed on March 26, 2015, between
LEPL Municipal Development Fund of Georgia ("the Employer"), and the Joint Venture of
Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios, S.A. Spain, Lead partner, with Assignia Infraestructuras,
S.A. Spain (“the Contractor"). The total budget for this Contract was: GEL 83,000,670.45
(Eighty three million six hundred seventy and 45/100 Georgian Lari).
14. The Commencement Date of Works was established, on June 20, 2015. Some issues to
get the permission to access the site from the authorities delayed the effective access to
and possession of the Site. Time for Completion was expected to be 630 days / Defects
Notification Period 730 days.
15. The expected Completion Date by the Contract was March 11, 2017. Due to the delay in
getting the Right of Access to the Site that prevented the effective Commencement Date
of the Works, it was approved an Extension of Time of 33 days until April 13, 2017.
However, due to some requests of the Tbilisi Transport Company (TTC), some
modifications of the Project and some delays not attributable to the Contractor it was
required to extend the Contract several times until the Final Completion Date of the Works
that was set as September 05, 2017.
16. The Taking Over of the Works has been signed on September 05, 2017, after confirming
that the Contractor has completed all relevant duties and obligations under the Contract,
except some minor outstanding works and defects which did not substantially affect the
use of the Works for their intended purpose and that have been completed and resolved
during the month of September 2017.
17. Post-Construction Environmental Audit has already conducted by the Supervision

Consultant and Post-Construction Audit Report was prepared with relevant checklist
(Report is attached to this report as a separate Attachment 1).
18. Finally, the official Opening Ceremony has been held on October 16, 2017. After that,
operations in the metro line have been started successfully.
Anaklia coastal improvement project (Phase 1) - overview
19. Anaklia is a small town and seaside resort in western Georgia. It is located in the
Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region, at the place where the Enguri River flows into the Black
Sea, near the administrative border with Abkhazia. Anaklia is supposed to become a
tourism center in Georgia. Anaklia infrastructure development and rehabilitation plan was
announced by the Government of Georgia. Erosion processes take place on various
pleases at Georgian Black Sea coastal line and Anaklia is one of them. Today this process
is seriously destroyed coastline.
20. Government of Georgia developed the captured project for Anaklia shoreline rehabilitation
and further protection of the beaches against erosion by means of submerged hydro
technical coast protecting structures. The project aimed at Anaklia shoreline rehabilitation,
restoration of the full profile of beaches to the possible limits (which is necessary for wave
breaking and suppression of its power and assigns to the beach a function of bank
protecting structure), selection of the most optimum types and design of hydro-technical
coast protecting structures.
21. Infrastructure improvement will support infrastructure investments to rehabilitate, improve

and expand the beach of Anaklia and will benefit accrue principally from the protection of
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land and infrastructure from erosion and damage, the avoidance of some other costs and
increasing number of tourists. For the interventions, benefits arise from the protection of
(i) rural land, (ii) houses (iii) roads and other infrastructure. Coast protection measures
need to be taken to protect the unique place and landscape. The design of approximately
4 kilometers of coastal line will create a new and attractive tourist destination on the Black
Sea Coast, able to be the engine of the development of the region of Zugdidi, Ganmukhuri
and Anaklia.
22. Coastal protection structure of underwater breakwaters, according to project design,

initially was composed with 6 units (phase 1) constructed from 5 and 10 Ton tetrapods.
The space between one to another breakwaters units was 90m. The length of first
underwater breakwater (from Enguri river mouth to Tikori river mouth direction) is 200m,
the length of the second underwater breakwater is 300m.Therefore, total length of
underwater breakwater is 500m. Length of artificial nourishment is 2,300m. Amount of
Sand for phase 1 is 50,000 ㎥. Total Width of artificial nourishment is 60m, from beach line
to land side is 40m and forward to seaside is 20m. Slope of beach line will be composed
with 1:20.
23. Initially the Construction Volume was different, but the Georgian government came to a
decision to initiate construction of a deep sea port in Anaklia close to the project site. A
risk of potential overlap of the two construction sites was apparent. Therefore the scale or
even expediency of the coastal protection project was open to question. In March 2016 the
Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia provided MDF with the final
coordinates of the deep sea port, which demonstrated that the port was overlapping seven
breakwaters (N 3,4,5,6,7,8,and 9) out of ten planned breakwaters (from both phase). As a
result MDF took decision to remove four breakwaters (3,4,5,6,) from the scope of work of
the present contract (phase 1) and continue the works only for the breakwaters N1 and N
2 and placing of sand on the beach part behind these breakwaters (approximately in front
of Hotels and boulevard). The rest of the works under both phases was proposed to be
cancelled, through contract amendment, as approved by the MDF Supervisory Board per
meeting N66 on 18 April 2016.
24. The construction works under Phase I started on July 24, 2013. Significant delays have
been experienced in the project implementation and mitigation measures had been taken
and agreed between the Engineer, the Contractor and MDF. The original completion date
of civil works for Anaklia Phase I, was on 24 April 2014. Since that the completion date
was extended several times. MDF, Engineer and Contractor agreed to extend the contract
up to November 18, 2015; after till 30 April 2016, afterwards - up to 30 June 2016, and
finally- till August 2017. After expiring official agreed period June 30, 2016, according to
the ADB’s recommendation letter, the Client and the Engineer have discussed about the
possibility to extend the Construction period till 31st of August 2017 with the specific
conditions that Contractor has to follow. The works parts were finished on 31 August 2017.
The Taking-Over Certificate was signed on 31 August 2017 as well, according to which
the total amount of Construction Performed by the Contractor is GEL 9,216,440.84
25. On 1 September 2017 the MDF Committee agreed to terminate the Contract based on
mutual agreement.
26. Post-Construction Environmental Audit has conducted by the Supervision Consultant and
Post-Construction Audit Report was prepared with relevant checklist (Report is attached
to this report as a separate Attachment 2).
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1.2. Construction activities and projects’ progress during the reporting period
Anaklia coastal improvement project (Phase 1) – N/A
Civil works at Tbilisi Metro extension subproject
27. As it was mentioned above, the commencement date of Works was established on June
20th 2015. Contractor was requested to mobilize all necessary equipment on-site.
Estimated time for the completion of works was 630 days.
28. Regarding the civil works, these are completed, works have been performed according to
the work schedule agreed with MDF. MDF was monitoring construction progress by
attending the regular weekly meetings between the Engineer and the Contractor. Minutes
of the meetings were prepared and submitted to MDF for approval. MDF was requesting
from the Engineer and Contractor strict and unconditional compliance with ADB
requirements and Georgian legislation in terms of safety and safeguards.
1.2.1 Civil Works

29. The main executed Civil Works under this Project, completed with 100%, have been the
following:
 Demolition Works
 Earthworks
 Concrete Structure:
- Pedestrian Accesses
- Concourse Hall
- Platform
- Pump Sump 2
- Substation
- Technical Rooms
- Emergency Exit
- Unfinished or damaged Tunnel Vaults
- Counter Vaults
- Foundation for Escalators
 Steel Structure:
- Structural Beams and Columns
- Canopies of Pedestrian Accesses
- Emergency Exit Stairs
 Waterproofing and drainage – Civil Works
 Landscaping Works
- Urbanization works in upper station: pavements, road signs and road marking.
- Underground Civil Works:
- Injections
- Lining
- Archorages
- Cleaning and repair of Delisi-Vazha-Pshavela right tunnel
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 Superstructure:
- Sewage Network
- Drinking water network
- Street lighting network
- Electricity network
- Communication network.
 Architecture Works:
- Masonry and Cladding
- Flooring: tile floors, technical floor, epoxy flooring
- Wall Finishes: VITREX panels, gypsum board walls, painted walls
- Ceilings: VITREX panels, false ceilings, painted ceilings
- Carpentry
- Metal Works
30. The two most critical activities related to the Civil Works during the construction period
were the injections works, especially in the area of cast-iron segments in both tunnels and
the cleaning and treatment of metal segments, where the Contractor faced many problems
and that incurred in remarkable delays, thus interfering and delaying subsequent activities,
as installations. However, both activities were mainly completed in April 2017.
31. Additionally, another event that is worth to mention is that the Emergency Exit that
according to the Project was planned to be executed under Vazha-Pshavela Boulevard
has been modified. The new solution for the Emergency Exit that has been executed has
used the existing ventilation tunnel and the shaft N51, adapting them for both ventilation
and emergency exit.
1.2.2. Installation works
32. The main executed Installation Works under this Project have been the following:
 Electromechanical Installations:
- Escalators
- Electrical System
- Communication System
- Air Conditioning and Ventilation
- Plumbing System
- Fire Fighting System
- Fire Detection System
- Control and Management of Facilities
- Emergency Signaling
 Waterproofing and Drainage – Installation Works

- Pump Sump 1 (Dead End Chamber)
- Pump Sump 2 (University Station)
- Pump Sump 3 (Upper Station)
- Pump Sump 4 (Electrical Substation)
 Electric Substation:
- Electrical Equipment
- Cables and Ducting
- Command and Control
- HV Line
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 Communication and Signaling:

- Command and Control Panel
- Interlocking and Blocking
- Signals
- Track Circuits and ATP
- Cabins and Connection Boxes
- Track Mechanism
- Cables and Connections
- Power Supply
- Fixed Communications:
 SDH Communications Equipment
 Optical Fiber Network
 Operation Telephony
 Radio Communications System (TETRA System)
- Chronometry
 Electrification – Contract Rail.
2. PART II: PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

TEAM
2.1. Agencies involved in investment program implementation
33. The main institutions involved in IEEs/EMPs/SSEMPs implementation and monitoring, are
the executing agency (EA) - MDF, the Supervision Consultants’ (SC), the Construction
Contractors’ and to a lesser extent the Ministry of Environmental and Natural Resources
Protection and Municipal Authorities. EA (MDF) and SCs are responsible for ensuring
monitoring of the projects’ implementation at the construction stage. Ministry of
Environmental and Natural Resources Protection has the authority for periodic audits but
should not be considered as a party responsible for monitoring according to this IEE and
EMPs.
34. The MDF is the projects’ executing, implementing and disbursing agency. MDF has overall
responsibility for the projects’ management - including environmental, planning and
supervision. New Executive Director of MDF Galaktion Buadze was assigned on
November 30, 2016 by the Georgian Prime Minister’s Decree.
35. MDF is responsible for general implementation of all safeguards tasks and guarantee that
potential adverse environmental impacts arising from the Projects are minimized by
implementing mitigation measures presented in the environmental impact assessment
("EIA") or Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), as applicable.
36. Management of safeguards issues is carried out by the MDF through Environmental and
Resettlement Unit, established in October 2014. From that time, number of Environmental
and Resettlement team members has increased from 6 to 12 and currently consists of:
Head of Unit (Former Head of the Unit - Giga Gvelesiani has left his position in November,
2017 and currently, Elguja Kvantchilashvili is appointed, as an acting Head), 4
environmental safeguards specialists, one social and gender specialist, 4 resettlement
specialists. There are also two ADB’s individual Consultants – one on environmental
safeguards and one on resettlement issues, who are the members of Environmental and
Resettlement Unit. Until October 2014, Environmental and resettlement safeguards team
was consisting of 3 environmental safeguards and 2 resettlement specialists, one of which
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was the ADB’s national consultant on resettlement issues. Environmental and Social
Safeguards team had a Team Leader who was an advisor to Executive Director of MDF
on environmental and social safeguards issues.
37. The Environmental and Resettlement Unit is involved in addressing of environmental and
social safeguard issues throughout the entire projects’ cycles. The Environmental and
Social Specialists of the MDF, are responsible for management of the environmental and
social aspects associated with development of all donor funded projects for which MDF is
the responsible Executing Agency (EA). Local Environmental Consultant –Nino Nadashvili,
was recruited in September 2015 and designated to supervise ADB projects, review the
IEEs/EIAs, EMPs, and SSEMPs of projects and carry out supervision of the construction
performance based on approved EMPs, EIAs, and environmental standards in accordance
with ADB “Safeguard Policy Statement” (2009) requirements’ and acting Georgian
Legislation.
2.2. Relationship with contractors, owner, lender etc.
Tbilisi Metro extension project
38. As it was mentioned above, MDF is responsible for general implementation of all
safeguards tasks. EA (MDF) and SC (Euroestudio) are responsible for ensuring monitoring
of the project implementation at the construction stage, while Tbilisi Metro - for monitoring
at the metro operation stage.
39. MDF ensures availability of all environmental information and facilitates environmental
supervision of the projects. The MDF’s local environmental Consultant’s responsibilities in
respect of implementation of the IEE/EMP, are to: ensure that all relevant IEE/EMP
requirements (including environmental designs and mitigation measures) are duly
incorporated into the project bidding documents; Assist Contractors to obtain necessary
permits and/or clearance, as required, from any relevant government agencies (NEA, etc);
Ensure that all necessary regulatory clearances are obtained before commencing any civil
work on the project; Ensure, that contractors have access to the EMP and IEE report and
understand their responsibilities to mitigate environmental problems associated with their
construction activities and facilitate training of their staff in implementation of the EMP;
Approve the Site-Specific Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) prepared by the
Contractor before he takes possession of construction site; Time-to time monitor the
contractor’s implementation of the SEMP in accordance with the environmental monitoring
plan by conducting site monitoring visits; The MDF through its Local Environmental
Consultant (Nino Nadashvili), reports to the ADB in every 6 months on the status of
environmental compliance of construction works by preparing semi-annual Environmental
Monitoring Reports. In case unpredicted environmental impacts occur during the project
implementation, prepares and implements as necessary an environmental emergency
program in consultation with relevant government agencies and ADB.
40. The supervisor company (SC) of works commissioned by MDF was responsible to
establish strong field presence in the Project area and keep a close eye on the course of
works. Along with ensuring consistency with the design and ensuring quality of works, the
supervisor was mandated to track implementation of EMP by the contractor and reveal any
deviations from the prescribed actions.
41. The SC had a national environmental specialist –Sandro Abzianidze and an international
environmental expert – Paula Fernandez to assist the EA supervise and monitor
implementation of the EMP during construction activities.
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42. A Non-Compliance Notice were issued to the contractor if the SC required action to be
taken. The contractor was required to prepare a corrective action plan which needed to be
implemented by a date agreed with the SC. Non-compliances were ranked according to
the established criteria.
43. Construction Supervision Company was preparing quarterly progress reports, which
covered the implementation of the SSEMP, discrepancies from the SSEMP and list all HSE
relevant incidents and accidents that occurred during the implementation; Was submitting
periodic reports based on the monitoring data and laboratory analysis.
44. Construction contractor was obligated to follow EMP and good construction practice. In
order to meet this obligation, a contractor has established environmental management
team and procedures. The Contractor has appointed a full time Environmental Manager
(EM) – Natia Karkuzaeva which was a senior member of the construction management
team based on site for the duration of the contract.
45. Key responsibilities of the Contractor were preparation of the Site-Specific Environmental
Management Plan (SEMP) for approval by the Employer (EA) prior to the Contractors
taking possession of the construction site; Ensure that the SSEMP is implemented
effectively throughout the construction period; Carry out the monitoring and mitigation
measures set forth in the IEE/EMP/SSEMP; Establish an operational system for managing
environmental impacts; Allocate the budget required to ensure that such measures are
carried out. Construction contractor is responsible to prepare monthly progress reports on
SSEMP implementation, which should contain information on the main types of activities
carried out during the reporting period, status of any clearances/permits/licenses which are
required for carrying out such activities, mitigation measures applied, and any
environmental issues that have emerged in relations with suppliers, local authorities,
affected communities, etc.
46. The contractor was submitting reports of the carrying out of such measures to the employer
on a monthly basis; Coordinating community relations issues through acting as the
Contractor’s community relations focal point (proactive community consultation,
complaints investigation and grievance resolution); Establishing and maintaining site
records of:
- Weekly site inspections using check-lists based on SEMP;

- Environmental accidents/incidents including resolution activities;
- Environmental monitoring data;
- Non-compliance notifications issued by the SC;
- Corrective action plans issued to the SC in response to non-compliance notices;
- Community relations activities including maintaining complaints register;
- Monitoring reports;
- Routine reporting of SEMP compliance and community liaison activities;
- Adhoc reporting to the Employer’s Engineer of environmental incidents/spillages including
actions taken to resolve issues.
Anaklia coastal improvement project
47. As it was already mentioned above, Construction Contractor of the project is – Modern
Business Group Ltd (Azerbaijan). Construction activities were supervised by the DOHWA
Engineering Co., Ltd (Republic of South Korea). Construction Contractor company has one
National Environmental Specialist on site (Zurab Revazishvili). Environmental issues at
Supervision Company were handled by National Environmental Specialist - Revaz
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Gujabidze and International Environmental Consultant Irakli Kaviladze, who were

mandated to track implementation of EMP by contractor, reveal any deviations from the
prescribed actions, as well as identify any unexpected environmental issues, emerged at
any stage of works.
48. Construction Supervision Company was responsible for supervision of all environmental
issues during project implementation. Construction contractor was obliged to follow EMP
and SSEMP good construction practice during construction activities. All environmental
issues, arising from the construction activities were immediately brought to the attention of
MDF’s environmental safeguards team by the environmental specialists of construction
and Supervision Companies’ in order to coordinate efforts and ensure immediate
mitigation of impacts, protect the environment and safeguard the health and welfare of the
local communities. The construction contractor’s Environmental specialist responsible for
implementation of EMP/SSEMP, daily environmental monitoring and reporting.
49. Construction contractor was responsible to prepare monthly progress reports on SSEMP
implementation, which was containing information on the main types of activities carried
out during the reporting period, status of any clearances/permits/licenses which were
required for carrying out such activities, mitigation measures applied, and any
environmental issues that have emerged in relations with suppliers, local authorities,
affected communities, etc.
50. Construction Supervision Company was preparing quarterly progress reports, which
covered the implementation of the SSEMP, discrepancies from the SSEMP and list all HSE
relevant incidents and accidents that occurred during the implementation.
51. MDF ensured availability of all environmental information and facilitates environmental
supervision of the projects. The MDF, through its local environmental Consultant – Nino
Nadashvili, reports to the ADB every 6 months on the status of environmental compliance
of construction works by EMRs.
3. PART II: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
52. With reference to MFF Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program – Tranche 1
(SUTIP T1) Environmental Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) is stated that an
IEE/EMP will be a part of the overall project monitoring and supervision and will be
implemented by the Contractor with oversight from the Supervision Consultant (the
Engineer) and MDF.
53. IEE/EMP was an integral part of construction contracts. MDF required the Construction
and its Supervision Companies to implement construction activities in accordance with the
environmental management plan (EMP), which is the part of the initial environmental
examination document (IEE).
54. Based on the IEE/EMP requirements, monitoring measures of projects included

construction site supervision, verification of permits, monitoring of compliance of the
contractors’ performance and specific monitoring of environmental impacts like noise, dust,
soil contamination, landscape structure, construction waste, radiation, flora and fauna,
water pollution, air emissions and etc. conducted by Contractor’s and Engineer’s
environmental management specialists. Frequency of measurements of air, noise,
vibration and etc. are given in Annex 1.
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55. Environmental monitoring started immediately after the commencement of civil works
under the SUTIP T1. Environmental safeguard monitoring has been performed as were
required by the EMPs. MDF submits to ADB semiannual environmental safeguards
monitoring reports, describing progress of implementation of EMPs and any compliance
issues and corrective actions, within 1 month after each reporting period. If any
unanticipated environmental and/or social risks and impacts will arise during construction,
implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE/ EMP, MDF
ensures to promptly inform ADB of the occurrence of such risks or impacts, with detailed
description of the event and proposed corrective action plan.
56. Environmental aspects, provided bellow, where monitored and managed by construction
and supervising companies within the projects. It should be noted that for the monitoring
of air, noise, water and other parameters, during measurements, standards, provided by
the Decree 297/N on “Approval of norms on environmental quality conditions” elaborated
by the Minister of Labor, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia (16. 08. 2001) were used, as
mentioned decree determines and approves quality norms of environmental conditions, in
order to ensure the safe environment for human health.
57. There were not taken any tests during reporting period, as no construction activities have
been implemented since July 2017.
Air quality
58. Operation of heavy machinery, vehicles and other construction equipment result in dust
generation and fugitive emissions of carbon monoxide, NOx, SO2, hydrocarbons, and
particulate matter.
59. Impact of the construction activities on air quality was minor and was easily manageable
through application of good construction and vehicle/equipment maintenance practices. It
is not possible to eliminate the emission of dust from a construction sites entirely.
Nevertheless, mitigation measures like water spraying inside and around the construction
sites, usage of only such vehicles and equipment that are registered and have necessary
permits, storage of construction materials far from residential areas reduce gaseous and
dust emission during construction activities, storing material on the surface in places away
from where ventilation fresh air intakes could be compromised trough a surface fire or
chemical spill, using a ventilation system which is monitored and upgraded to ensure air
flows are always provided to the workplace, ensuring bore holes and other penetrations
are sealed, monitoring air flows for explosive gases and atmosphere contaminants
regularly and etc. could reduce hazards and risks of air pollution.
60. Contractor did visual control, monitored air‐flows for explosive gases and specific
atmosphere contaminants, Inspected mechanical ventilation system, Inspection moving
and diesel machines & vehicles. CC also conducted measurements of noise and
atmospheric air chemical parameters (PM, CO, NO2 and SO2) through National
Environmental Agency and by own measure device. Contactor was conducting above
mentioned measurements in accordance to international and Georgian standards on
weekly bases. All measurement data were in compliance with established norms of
Georgian legislation and WB standards.
Noise and Vibration
61. The activities inside the tunnel, at the depth of 20 to 50 meters, was not generating any
noise or vibration that can be perceived by people above the ground.
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62. It is not possible to eliminate the emission of noise (noise produced by various equipment
and activities) entirely from a construction sites, however, mitigation measures like usage
of vehicles and equipment that are registered and have necessary permits, no noisy
construction activities during the nights, usage of silencers, mufflers and acoustic shields
on equipment, limitation of the number of machines used one and the same time, using
vibration absorbing handles or rubber-type vibration insulating devices between the tool
and the hands implemented by the contractor, using hearing protection for workers inside
tunnels and shafts, fixing ‘out-of-balance’ items reduces noise levels to a moderate
magnitude.
63. All measurements (underground water, air, noise) were made under subway in different
places, where construction works were carried out (Platform, Sub Station, Crossover,
Ventilation tunnel, Right tunnel, Left tunnel) and outside the subway tunnel, on surface, at
following locations: near subway entrance, near the square, pedestrian passages N2,N4
near the (Market “Fresco”, Shops, resident buildings).
64. According to the project design scope, the use of a large tunnel boring machine was not
considered because the underground structures, the excavation, the support and lining
were almost fully completed and only some minor works needed to be completed.
65. No vibration impacts were occurred on buildings from the demolition areas, because
closest buildings are located more than 20 m away from the construction area and activities
inside the tunnel were implemented in the depth of 20-50 meters. Thus, no vibration
measurements were conducted during reporting period.
Vegetation and soil

66. There was no top soil in the areas where the contractor has to work. These areas were
already free of topsoil.
67. 2 ordinary trees (non - red list trees) have been cut according to the official permits from
MoENRP. No more trees have been cut since January, 2016. The change about taking
advantage of the existing emergency exit, instead constructing a new one, avoided the
cutting of 12 trees additionally.
Fauna
68. Fauna values in the project area were very low. Some temporary disturbance to a range
of common urban fauna species (mostly birds) occurred, but the impacts were unlikely to
be significant.
69. Limitation of the dust and emissions from construction machinery/vehicles especially near
street trees and the parkland/green recreation area in the middle of Vaja Pshavela were
used to control and reduce risks and hazards.
70. According to the IEE, a wintering colony of the Greater Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus
ferrumequinum) consisting of up to 500 individuals was found in the tunnel, from the
University station side in October 2012. This species is listed as “Least Concern” in the
IUCN Global Red List and it is not included in the Red List of Georgia. It is however
considered as “Near Threatened” in the European regional assessment.
71. Works were scheduled to start in 2015 and in August 2015 when works did start, no bat
colony was seen or detected by CC in the tunnel before and during construction activities.
It was unclear as to whether the roost had been permanently abandoned or as it is
mentioned in IEE, the roost was only a wintering colony and bats had left the tunnel when
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winter has finished. For whichever reason, when construction activities started, there was
no bat colony in the tunnel, no direct harm occurred to any bats and no specific mitigation
measures were required to protect this species. If the bats had returned during a further
winter period, due to the noise, light and human presence, this would have caused the bats
to abandon the tunnel and search for an alternative roost site to spend the winter time.
However, there is no clear evidence to suggest the man-made structure was a permanent
roost site for the bats.
72. Given the historic presence of bats within the project site a walk over survey was
undertaken within the tunnel network by zoologist (bat specialist) on December 7, 2017, to
identify if any of the other tunnels are being used as a winter roost for bats.
73. No wintering colony was detected during the survey. Taking into consideration the fact that
currently there are no favorable conditions for Horseshoe Bats (Rhinolophus
Ferrumequinum) colony in the tunnel network – high temperature, noise and vibration
caused by operation of metro line – existence of wintering colony in the tunnel is less
probable.
Water quality
74. The principal source of construction impacts on ground and water was related to the
groundwater. As the project involved only very limited drilling works the main potential
impact to these elements was that the underlying ground water and soils might be affected
during the construction phase.
75. The contractor conducted the underground water chemical and microbiological tests
periodically and was monitoring groundwater inflow if necessary. No underground water
quality tests have been done by National Environmental Agency during reporting period.
Social affections
76. The disturbances produced by the transit of heavy vehicles on the works was minimal to
the community facilities.
Cultural heritage
77. No cultural affections have been detected.
Hazardous and Non-hazardous Waste and Spoils
78. Constructions works generate different type wastes starting from garbage, recycle waste,
house hold waste and construction and demolition debris, including, small quantities of
hazardous waste generated mainly from the vehicle maintenance activities (liquid fuels,
lubricants, hydraulic oils, chemicals and etc).
79. The most significant solid waste from the project was the construction and demolition
debris, followed by spoil from excavations, which was removed from site by an
approved waste management contractor.
80. Non-hazardous waste, household and solid waste was disposed to official dump site,
particularly Gldani dump area by contractor “Cobra Assignia” and its sub-contractor –
“Prime Concrete” Ltd., based on the contract signed by all parties (contractor, sub-
contractor and solid waste company). According to the contact signed on 09.11.2015 Solid
Waste Company of Georgia is serving contactor in two points (shaft 51 and shaft 50) twice
a week.
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81. Hazardous waste residuals such as oil, solvent, and materials used in oil spill cleanups
and etc. were collected and stored on separate place with appropriate covered skips.
Time to time, when it was necessary (approximately once in three month) it was passed to
a licensed operator Company “Sarini”, which has the permit on operation of the hazardous
waste. Contract N 25022016 with Company “Sarini” was signed in February, 2016.
82. All relevant Contracts with mentioned companies were presented in previous EMRs.
General clearance
83. The general clearance of the places outside the tunnel has been completed. Inside the
tunnel, the wastes have been separated and removed.
PPE
84. Personnel wear adequate PPE during the working process as per the project HSE
requirements.
Anaklia Coastal Improvement project
85. Monitoring measures for Anaklia Coastal Improvement project included construction site
supervision, verification of permits, monitoring of compliance of the contractor performance
and specific monitoring of environmental impacts like noise, dust, sea water quality, soil
contamination, sea biodiversity, landscape structure, construction waste, radiation, flora
and fauna, water pollution and air emissions, etc conducted by Contractor’s and
Engineer’s environmental management specialists.
86. As it was mentioned above, during reporting period no construction works have been
implemented.
87. There were no protected areas, wetlands, mangroves, or estuaries or

archeological/cultural heritage within the project area. There was no land acquisition and
resettlement issues involved. The nearest residential house was located in 300-400m
distance from the working yard. In order to limit soil disturbance, the access to the site was
limited to construction workers and the site was fenced.
88. No adverse environmental impacts related to the construction works were noted or
observed within the reporting period under the project.
Air Quality
89. Dust was controlled through watering the access roads where driving could easily generate
dust. During the transportation of contraction material, the trucks were covered with special
tarpaulins or other cover means to avoid spreading of fine aggregated material in the air
and although, the transportation of materials were carried out by initially selected and
determined routs and the speed of the trucks are limited. Wheels and undercarriage of haul
trucks were clean and washed prior to leaving construction site.
Sea Water quality and sea water turbidity
90. Marine works for excavation and placing stones for leveling bottom of the sea preparing
for placing TTP, have been carried out with extreme care from point of view spills, water
turbidity, labor safety, taking into consideration EMP and SSEMP requirements and
regulations. Vehicles fueling place were located approximately 300 m far from sea shore,
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adequate lining of the ground by concrete and confinement of possible operation and
emergency spills are provided.
91. Regular check-up and inspection was implementing for monitoring of sea water quality and
sea water turbidity.
92. During marine works - dredging, stone filling - works were monitored by the contractor’s
environmental specialist was visually controlling sea water turbidity level, making test
checks in every 4 hours. In case if the turbidity measured during marine works at a distance
of 250 meters from the point of works exceeds the background turbidity by more than
250mg/l the Contractor was instructed to take suitable measures to reduce the turbidity.
No deviations from the standards have been identified during measuring.
Sea Biodiversity
93. During marine works, loss of Bio ecology was expected (sea plants), but because of
insignificant Influence no specific mitigation measures were required. Only permanent
visual control, identifying the degree of turbidity through analysis (in every 4 hrs. during the
work) during the works were needed. If the degree of the water turbidity was in excess of
the admissible limit (25 gr/l), the works had to be stopped and relevant corrective measures
must be taken. During the works on underwater breakwater N1 and N2 contractor was
taking measurements for turbidity on every day basis, no problems have been detected.
Noise
94. The plan of transportation routes and timing were agreed with local Municipality and patrol
police since the project has started. Wheels and undercarriage of haul trucks were checked
and fixed to maintain good vehicle condition not to make any noise and not to disturbed
residential people, even though there are no residential people within 1km range.
95. Drivers were informed to limit speed to 20-25 km/h to avoid use of horn in the town. Local
population was informed about project works. The Contractor was working during night
time to catch up schedule but according to supervisor’s instruction, materials were
transported during the day time. According to the works schedule, not more than 5-6 trucks
were working at the same time and the noise created from them were not exceeding the
limitation.
Waste
96. At construction site, produced waste was stored at special storing areas designated for
hazardous, domestic and construction waste storage. The part of construction waste (inert
materials) was used by contactor for secondary meanings. Regarding the hazardous
waste, such as oil contaminated towels or oil contaminated soil, Contractor was
accumulating them separately in special containers. Hazardous waste was removed from
construction site by authorized personal only in accordance with safety regulations.
97. Contractor Company had relevant contracts with licensed companies for proper
management and final disposal of waste. Construction company had signed contracts with
following companies for waste removal. For hazardous waste: Ltd “Sanitari” (contract
N2911-13) and “Sandasuptaveba”; For domestic waste: an agreement with Zugdidi
municipality; Construction waste: “Georgian Solid waste management company”. All
contracts are already provided by previous EMRs.
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Soil Contamination
98. Fuel was kept in the covered containers at the impermeable surface area. Taking into
consideration the specific characteristics of coastal protection project, there is no soil
contamination in the scope of project.
Flora and Fauna
99. The flora and fauna living in Samegrelo region is located out of the project area and thus
the project activities had no impact on them.
100. There were no trees, vegetation, bushes, plants, land and sea animals in the project area,
as sandy coasts with the hot sun, salty water and wind are not convenient environment for
living organisms. Thus, construction activities had no impact on flora and fauna.
Landscape
101. Construction activities caused some impact on the landscape of the territory. A big amount
of cast tetrapods (from Phase I and Phase II) are accumulated on surrounding areas. This
issue is agreed with local municipality and Contractor got the right to use additional
surrounding areas for tetrapods placing.
102. In connection with possible utilization of remaining tetrapods, the “State Construction
Company” LTD has applied to the MDF requesting consideration of the issue of transferring
the remaining 5-10 tn. tetrapods located in Anaklia to their company for their utilization
under Sarpi-Kvariati shoreline (Cape Kalandere section) coast protection structure
rehabilitation project. The MDF considered the named issue and by the follow-up letter
expressed readiness to transfer the requested tetrapods to the company.
103. In their Aide Memoire of March 2017, the ADB states that they do not object to the
suggestion of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia
regarding possible utilization of the remaining tetrapods for implementation of coastal
protection activities in other erodible sections of the Black Sea coastline.
Social Environment
104. There was no any adverse impact on social environment as the nearest residential house
is far from 300-400 m. The intensity of traffic caused by the Contractor’s transporting
equipment was increased not much, around 3 trucks in every 2 hours; it means that, not
air contamination or noise was caused. Only positive impact can be mentioned as the
almost 90% of people employed by the Contractor Company are locals, and their living
conditions have been improved.
Ground water contamination
105. The places that could be the source of ground water contamination were fenced with
ground and special material. Special filter was arranged around the concrete batching plant
for accumulation of contaminated water.
Construction Safety
106. Construction activities were performed in accordance to the construction safety

requirements and regulations. Workers were using personal protection equipment. The
project area is fenced and warning signs are placed.
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Worker Camps
107. The potential impacts related to the construction and operation of the camp could be
summarized as potential damage of topsoil, contamination related to fuel storage and
fueling operations, waste management, wastewater and sanitation.
108. The construction camp is equipped with a biotoilet and other necessary infrastructure.
Monitoring activities were implemented by Environmental Specialists on the daily basis.
109. Buildings existing at the camp site are still on place, as defect liability period is not
completed yet. Also, tetrapods are still stored at the camp and its nearby areas and
watchmen/guard is permanently on camp site.
4. PART III: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
4.1. The environmental management system, site-specific environmental management

plan (SEMP) and work plans
110. Following the award of the contract and prior to construction commencing the Contractor
has reviewed the EMP and developed this into a detailed Site‐Specific Environmental
Management Plan (SSEMP) that amplifies the conditions established in the EMP that are
specific for the project, the tasks involved and schedule of construction activities. The draft
version of SSEMP was prepared by the Contractor and sent to Supervision Consultant
(SC) for endorsement on 20.06.2015. SSEMP has been further reviewed and commented
for improvement by the MDF’s Local environmental Consultant and ADB RETA National
Environmental Consultant. It was approved by PIU/MDF in September 2015. SSEMP
document was sent to ADB as well on October, 23, 2015, according to ADB requirement
(Aid Memoire’ (8 - 18 September 2015), Chapter IV. Follow-Up Actions, paragraph (xiv)).
Table 1 below presents the information on statuses of managements’ plans.
Table 1: Status of Management Plans
Management Plans Status Date of Comments

Submission
and/or deadline
1.SSEMP Submitted, approved June 8, 2015
2. Spoil disposal management Has submitted as part

plan of SSEMP of waste
3. Emergency Response
Plan Submitted, approved 11/12/2015
4. Evacuation structure plan

Submitted, approved 11/12/2015
5. Company Waste
Management Plan (according Submitted, approved First submission
on 1 August,
to GEO legislation) 2016,
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Final submission
to the MoEPNR
on December 22,
2016.
6. SSEMP for wastes Last submission Revision has been
Has been prepared by of updated implemented by the
the Contractor and document June, International
several times revised. 2016 Environmental
Approved. Specialist of
Supervision
Company, according
to provided
comments from MDF
and RETA’s
environmental
Specialists.
7. Company waste 22/12/2016
management plan - demanded Draft document was
prepared and
by the new Waste submitted by the
Management Code of Georgia contractor
8. Updated SSEMP October, 2016 Location of
SSEMP was updated emergency exit has
by the Supervision been changed and
Company Detailed Design has
been prepared and
submitted to MDF for
approval in
September, 2016.
International
environmental
specialist of SC has
updated SSEMP in
October, 2016 due to
changes in the
detailed design.
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Anaklia Coastal improvement project
111. IEEs, including EMPs, are integral parts of the contracts and their implementation is mandatory
for contactors. Contractor Company, as it was mentioned above, submitted monthly progress
reports to supervisor Company Dohwa and MDF. Monthly report includes chapter on
environmental performance. Consultant Company Dohwa prepares quarterly environmental
report and submits to MDF on progress of the environmental management plan.
112. SSEMP for phase I has been prepared by Construction Company and approved by Consultant
Company in June, 2014. SSEMP for phase I has been updated by the Consultant Company and
updated document was presented to the MDF in June, 2015.
4.2. Site Inspection and audits
113. Site supervision and inspections, as well as monitoring of compliance of construction activities
are important aspects to ensure the proper implementation of EMP/SSEMP requirements.
Environmental management team of Construction and Supervisor Companies carry out
permanent supervision activities and monitoring of the project performance in regular base. Time
to time, MDF’s environmental specialist - Local Consultant and Regional Environmental
Consultant of ADB (under RETA 8663), were performing site monitoring visits as well. Basically,
in every two month ADB review missions are conducted also.
114. In July 2018, post-construction environmental audit was conducted by Supervision Company’s
International Environmental Specialist Paula Fernandez and Local Environmental Specialist
Alexandre Abzianidze.
115. Site inspections, conducted by above mentioned environmental stuff, have been implemented
at the following areas: Emergency exit, Shaft 51, Shaft 50, inside the Tunnel (Platform, Cross
over) outside the tunnel (Pedestrian passages 1,2,3,4) and the site camp territory as well.
116. Detailed information on conducted post-construction environmental audit and its findings are
provided under the separate environmental monitoring report, attached as a separate
Attachment 1.
117. MDF was monitoring construction progress by attending the regular weekly meetings between
the Engineer and the Contractor. MDF’s local environmental consultant was attending weekly
meetings and requesting from the Engineer and Contractor strict and unconditional compliance
with ADB requirements and Georgian legislation in terms of safety and safeguards.
118. MDF’s local environmental consultant is ensuring that the Contractors understand what is to be
done and how to rectify and address any environmental issues raised during project
implementation process.
119. Environmental Specialist of Construction Company – Natia Karkuzaeva was permanently on

site and implementing daily inspections of construction activities in regular base. Inspection was
carried out by Environmental Specialist in accordance to check-lists. Completed check-lists were

available at camp site.
120. Local environmental specialist Alexandre Abzianidze was recruited by the SC in January, 2016.
He was conducting site-monitoring visits 2-3 times per week and supervising and monitoring
implementation of the EMP during construction activities. He was preparing monthly reports and
submitting to the MDF.
121. The international environmental expert - Paula Fernandez of SC has been implemented site
inspection and audit quarterly. She has done quarterly visits and prepares the quarterly reports,
the last visit was taken out in July 2017.
Anaklia Coastal improvement project
122. No site visits have been implemented during reporting period, as no construction activities have
been implemented.
123. Post-construction environmental monitoring and audit was conducted by SC in December 2017.
Environmental audit findings are provided under the separate Post-Construction Environmental
Monitoring report and attached as an Attachment 2 to the present Final EMR.
4.3. Non-compliance notices and corrective actions
124. Identification of problematic issues and non-compliance notices during site inspections is the
responsibility of Environmental Specialists of Construction and Supervision Companies. During
reporting period the number of site visits has been implemented by environmental specialists of
Construction and Supervision Companies in order to check environmental compliance of
construction works.
125. In case of any deviations of EMP/SSEMP requirements corrective actions and mitigation
measures are applied. All mitigation measures during pre- and construction phases of SPs are
implemented by construction contractors according to EMP/ SSEMP.
126. No non-compliances were fixed and issued during reporting period, as no construction activities
have been implemented during this period at project sites.
4.4. Actions taken to reflect the findings of ADB mission during reporting period
127. There were no ADB’s Loan Review Mission (the Mission) visits have been implemented during
reporting period under the SUTIP 1.
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Grievance Redress Mechanism
128. During the projects implementation several issues, related to the environmental and social
safeguards and disputes on entitlement processes’, might be occur due to the Projects activities.
For example, intensive schedule of construction activities, inappropriate timing of construction
vehicle flow, waste, noise and air pollution from construction activities, ecological disturbances,
cultural conflicts between migrant workers, are some of the environmental and social safeguard
issues that are likely to be raised from the Project activities.
129. In order to provide a direct channel to the affected persons for approaching project authorities
and have their grievance recorded and redressed in an appropriate time frame, Grievance
Redress Mechanism was established with efforts of MDF within the projects.
130. Complaints’ registration journal was created and available at construction sites. The copy of
journal with mobile numbers of relevant persons is placed at local Municipality as well.
Complaints’ from the people, regarding the environmental safeguard issues in case of their
disturbance and inconvenience, because of improper or inadequate implementation of EMP,
could be accepted in both places. Complaints’ would be registered in database system, assigning
compliant number with date of receipt. Complaints’ would be investigated and complainant
would be informed about time frame in which the corrective action would be undertaken, in case
if the raised problem was realistic.
131. MDF, as EA, facilitates the grievance resolution by implementing a project-specific Grievance
Redress Process (GRP). It will deliver grievances to relevant authorities, in case if such
grievances are sent to MDF. The official administrative bodies are obliged to respond to the
grievances that have been received from population or other interested parties in accordance
with the requirements of the Administrative Code of Georgia.
132. According to the existing legal and administrative system in Georgia, there are several entities
responsible for addressing environmental complaints of population and interested parties. The
administrative bodies directly responsible for environmental protection within the projects area
are: MoE, municipal offices (gamgeoba) and Tbilisi City Hall. The affected population and
stakeholders may send their grievances, related to the project-induced environmental impacts
directly to the mentioned administrative bodies responsible for environmental protection.
133. During the reporting period none of complaints have been raised and registered under the
projects.
5. PART IV – ACTION PLAN FOR THE NEXT PERIOD
134. The monitoring of Environmental performance was carried out by Contractor’s and Supervising
Company’s environmental specialists systematically. No Construction activities will be
implemented in future as Construction Contracts are completed.
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Annexes
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Annex 1: Monitoring Data
Tbilisi Metro Extension project
Object of Control/Sampling Technique Frequency/time Target Entity responsible

monitoring Point for Monitorin
Air pollution inside the tunnel/ ‐ Met o e te sio tu el ‐ Visual o t ol ‐ Dail ‐E su i g compliance JV COBRA and
underground shafts with the established
‐ U i e sit statio shaft ‐ Atmospheric air test ‐ Baseli e and weekly quality norms of ambient A““IGNIA
(all set general sampling/test air quality;
‐ Ne tu el se tio fo parameters)
‐ Mo thl sampling and ‐ Mi i izi g the impact
-cross over and parking ‐ Mo ito i g ai ‐flo s fo testing (specific
on health for workers
of tracks. parameters);
explosive gases and operating inside tunnel,
specific atmosphere ‐ Te h i al heck‐up of stations/shafts
contaminants HVAC equipment ‐ E su i g the
pe so el’s safety
‐I spe tio mechanical ‐ Du i g the
ventilation system transportation (visitors, machine
‐ I spe tio moving and
operations operators, etc.)
diesel machines & ‐ Du i g i stallatio
vehicles and commissioning
services for all plants
operations
‐ Te h i al heck‐up ‐ Du i g i stallatio
of permanent plants and commissioning
installed (facilities) services for all plants
Air pollution outside the ‐ Delisi “tatio ‐ Visual o t ol

tunnel/ underground ‐ Dail ‐ E su i g o plia e JV COBRA and
shafts ‐ U i e sit Station ‐ At osphe i ai test with the established
(baseline and quarterly ‐ Baseli e and weekly quality norms of ambient A““IGNIA
‐ Ope sites around new basis of general air quality;
tunnel section for cross parameters) sampling/test
over and parking tracks ‐ Mi i izi g the i pa t
(nearest receptor = ‐ I spe tio moving and ‐ Dail on health for residents,
Residential houses). diesel machines/vehicles commuters and students
‐ Dail living around project
‐ Che ki g for water sites
spraying inside and ‐ Dail
around (access road) the
construction sites ‐ Dail
(especially at dry season)
‐ Dail
‐ Che ki g for materials ‐ E su i g the health and
transported to site to be safety of personnel
covered/ wetted down to operating outside the
reduce dust sites
‐ Verification of register and

permits for all vehicles and
plant equipment
‐ Verification on burning
sites for wastes generated
at the construction sites
Fire prevention ‐ Met o extension tunnel ‐ Visual o t ol ‐ Dail -Ensuring compliance JV COBRA and
with the established
‐ U i e sit statio shaft ‐ Measu i g at osphe i ‐ Mo thl quality norms for fire A““IGNIA
conditions prevention;
‐ Ne tu el se tio fo ‐ Du i g p e‐
cross over and parking ‐ Fi efighti g t ai i g a d construction ‐ E su i g the health a d
tracks. procedures incl. emergencies safety of all personnel
‐ Dail eekl and residents in case of
‐ Ope sites around ‐ Te h i al heck‐up of fire
above sites. firefighting devices ‐ Dail sa tio s
against smokers at
‐ The ea est receptor ‐ Che ki g for restriction work place to be
(residential houses) signals for smoking in all taken immediately)
working areas
‐ Met o extension tunnel ‐ Weekl
‐ Che ki g ake d ag
‐ Weekl
‐ U i e sit statio shaft
‐ Weekl
Surface and ‐ Ne tu el se tio and brake temperature ‐ Dail -Ensuring compliance JV COBRA and
underground fueling For cross over and indicators (all machines & with the established
parking tracks. moving vehicles) ‐ Du i g p e‐ quality norms for fire A““IGNIA
construction prevention;
‐ Ope sites around ‐ Che ki g e gi e fi e
above sites walls on loaders ‐ E su i g the health
‐ Du i g p e‐
construction and safety of all
‐ Che ki g ualit of personnel involved
insulating of high current ‐ Weekl with refueling of
electrical systems (inside plants and vehicles using
tunnel/shafts inside or outside the
station shafts and tunnel
-Visual control of all fuel
storage areas
‐ De elopi g fuel procedures

incl. if necessary fuel
underground storage
‐ Desig ati g fueli g

bays
‐ Te h i al heck‐up of fire
extinguishers near bays
Erection of plants / ‐ Delisi “tatio ‐ Visual control and daily ‐ Dail Ensuring compliance
installation services ‐ U i e sit “tatio inspection of the works ‐ Fa to i spe tio with standards and
inside the stations and ‐ Ope sites around new ‐ Inspection of plants in and regulations of plant JV COBRA and
tunnels tunnel section for cross factory and at arrival to inspection at arrival operations upon
over and parking tracks site(e.g. plant with automatic ‐ Co issio i g test commissioning A““IGNIA
(nearest receptor cut‐off in flammable ‐ Commissioning test (electrical compliance,
residential houses atmospheres) ‐ Co issio i g test exhaust, noise, vibration,
‐ Checking if plants at ‐ Co issio i g test etc.)
commissioning at operating ‐ E su i g safet du i g
in safe working environment installation and after
‐ Checking of plant levels of commissioning, ensuring
emissions e.g. exhaust, noise, all plants operate in
vibration and heat (at safety mode and prevent
commissioning) any incident leading to
‐ Verification that plants environmental
complies with electrical problems (e.g. oil
standards/regulations spell, fire, etc.)
Vibration and noise Metro extension tunnel ‐ Noise level measurement Monthly ‐ Ensuring compliance JV COBRA and
‐ University station shaft at all designated sites ‐ Regular control with health and safety
‐ New tunnel section for ‐ Visual control and (particularly during norms A““IGNIA
cross over and parking inspection of the works much ois ‐ Minimizing the
tracks. (all sites) operations) population disturbance;
‐ Open sites around ‐ Inspection of vibration ‐ Inspection at arrival ‐ Ensuring comfortable
above sites emission data of tools in of tools and working conditions
‐ The nearest receptor use machineries for the workforce
(residential houses ‐ Inspection of moving ‐ Daily operating inside
machines and vehicles ‐ Factory inspection underground tunnel
(silencing engines) and inspection at and shafts
‐ Inspection of plants in arrival
factory and at arrival to ‐ At commissioning of
site (e.g. noise insulation plants
of plants)Checking of plant ‐ Daily (sanctions
levels of emissions for noise against
/vibration at commissioning staff not using hearing
protection
test)
‐ Checking all workers
operating in tunnel/shafts
are using hearing protection
Soil, Flora/fauna, ‐ University station Monitoring of tree cutting ‐ During the stripping Ensure biodiversity JV COBRA and
soil/water pollution and construction site and site clearance/top soil and storage of the protection at all time
construction waste ‐ New tunnel section ‐ Atmospheric air test for topsoil and during tree ‐ Ensure no A““IGNIA
management parking tracks site parameters related to utti g’ surplus/waste soil is
biodiversity protection, to ‐ Baseline and accumulated at the
‐ The nearest
verify level of dusts and quarterly site
receptor (residential
emissions near parks basis for atmospheric ‐ Avoid soil
houses) ‐ Soil and sediment sampling air contamination
and test Check dewatering test ‐ Ensure storage of
system in ‐ As required, in case of waste
use (shit piling etc.) soil and sediment including hazardous
‐ Check hazardous waste contamination waste at chosen
storage locations ‐ During dewatering premises complies with
‐ Checking cleaning of operations law and good practice;
construction area ‐ Weekl ‐ No storage of fuel, oil
‐ Dail or toxic materials at
construction sites
especially underground
Building stability Impacts ‐ Metro extension tunnel 135. -Monitoring of ‐ Weekl ‐ E su e iodi e sit
caused by excavation. ‐ University station shaft settlements ‐ Weekl protection at all time JV COBRA and
Damage to community ‐ New tunnel section for and damages (geotechnical ‐ Dail ‐ A oid damages to public
facilities; Traffic cross over and parking and structural damage ‐ Weekl and private existing buildings A““IGNIA
congestion, Protection tracks. assessment of buildings or ‐ Visual i spe tio and properties
of cultural heritage; -Open sites around above project facilities) upon damages ‐ A oid settle e t and
Historical and sites. ‐ Inspection of all buildings ‐ Dail damages to new project
archeological chance -The nearest receptor around construction sites ‐ Dail buildings
finds during excavation (residential houses) ‐ Inspection of access roads ‐ As e ui ed ‐ A oid damages to public
‐ Inspection of utilities along -During pre‐ utilities in access roads or
access roads and near construction near project facilities
construction sites ‐ “ ooth t affic operations
‐ Inspection of eventual
long public roads and
damages caused to utilities
access roads to sites
and estimate of costs and
scope for repair works
‐ Check signs are install to
control traffic to avoid traffic
congestion at streets or near
sites affected by the works
‐ Check adequate lightening
is provided at all sites and at
road diversions
‐ Updating traffic
management plan as works
progresses
‐ Verify protocol for
conducting excavation work,
to ensure that any chance
finds are recognized and
measures are taken to
ensure they are protected
and conserved.
Anaklia coastal improvement project
Object of
Control/Sampling Point Entity responsible
Monitoring Technique Frequency/Time Target
for Monitoring
1 2 3 4 5 6
Atmospheric air Business yard,  Visual control The monitoring of the Atmospheric  Ensuring compliance with the Construction
Construction sites Air quality is been carried out by established quality norms of Contractor
contractor environmental specialist ambient air quality;
on every day basis and by  Minimizing the impact on the
 Technical check-up of supervising environmental population health;
machinery specialist. During the transportation  E su i g the pe so el’s safet .
operations, in dry weather on a
periodic basis, technical check-up of
machinery before works, during the
installation of underwater
breakwater.
Laboratory test are taken in every
three month. Tests were taken on
 Laboratory Checks 4.02.2016. During this period no
every tree month. problems has been detected.
Noise Business yard  Control; Monitoring of the construction  Ensuring compliance with health Construction
Construction sites process noise level has been carried and safety norms; Contractor
The nearest receptor out by contractor environmental  Minimizing the population
(residential houses) specialist on daily bases and by disturbance;
supervising environmental specialist.  Ensuring comfortable working
Regular control(particularly during conditions for the workforce.
with noisy operations);
Measuring (In case of grievance);
 Measuring; Technical check-up of machinery
before works. The nearest receptor
 Technical check-up of (residential houses) is approximately
machinery. 400-500m away from construction
site, drivers are maintaining the safe
speed limits 30 km/h on main roads
and 10 km/h on construction site,
there for no noise complains has
been detected. During this period no
grievance or problems have been
detected.
Soil Construction camp -  Visual control Monitoring of the construction  Preserving the soil stability and Construction
Material and waste process soil mitigation level has been quality; Contractor
storage  Supervision over the carried out by contractor  Minimizing the impact on other
areas;Construction sites waste management; environmental specialist on daily receptors depending on the soil
basis and by supervising quality (vegetation cover,
environmental specialist. holiday-makers, etc.).
 laboratory control over Laboratory control – as necessary
the soil quality; (in case of oil spills). Material and
waste storage areas are indicated
and isolated. During this period no
problems has been detected.
 Technical check-up of Regular check-up; Inspection after
machinery. completion of works;
Increased seawater Sites in the sea where  Visual control; Monitoring of the Increased  Maintaining ichthyofauna and Construction
turbidity the sand removed during seawater turbidity level is been microphytes. Contractor
the seabed treatment carried out by contractor
and from the seabed is to environmental specialist on daily
be placed. basis and by supervising
environmental specialist. Permanent
visual control;
 Turbidity analysis Identifying the degree of turbidity

through analysis (in every 4 hrs.
During the work). Upon intensive
commencement of works in the sea,
water testing has been conducted
together with turbidity control,
which should be constantly ongoing.
Underground water Construction camp -  Visual controlof soil Monitoring of the underground  Guaranteed protection of the Construction
Material and waste quality; water mitigation level has been underground water quality Contractor
storage  Laboratory controlof carried out by contractor
areas;Construction sites soil quality (in case of environmental specialist on daily
Gas station spills); bases basis and by supervising
 Technical check-up of environmental specialist.Regular
machinery. check-up;
Laboratory control as necessary (in

case of oil spills). Material and waste
storage, Gas station areas are
indicated and isolated. During this
period no problems or oil spills has
been detected
Surface water: the Construction ground  Visual control; Monitoring of the Surface water  Protecting the water quality Construction
Black Sea, the rivers Business yard  Supervision over the mitigation level is been carried out in the river; Contractor
Kitori and Enguri waste management by contractor environmental  Reducing the impact on the
and sanitary specialist on every day basis and by receptors (water biodiversity,
conditions. supervising environmental specialist etc.) depending on the river
Regular check-up and inspection; water quality.
Laboratory control – as necessary (in
 Surface water case of oil spills). Sea water
laboratory control. Laboratory test are taken in every
three month. Tests were taken on
15.07.2015.During this period no
problems has been detected
Negative visual Construction camp -  Visual control; Monitoring of the negative visual  No dissatisfied population; Construction
impact Material and impact has been carried out by  No dissatisfied pedestrians. Contractor
wastestorage Supervision over the contractor environmental specialist
areas;Construction sites waste management on every day basis and by
and sanitary conditions. supervising environmental specialist
Regular check-up and inspection;
After completion of works. During this

period no problems has been
detected
Waste Business yard and/or  Visual control of the Monitoring of waste management  Protection of soil and water Construction
adjacent area; area; issues is been carried out by quality; Contractor
] contractor environmental specialist  Reduce the risk of negative
on daily bases and by supervising visual impact;
environmental specialist.
Regular check-up and inspection;  No dissatisfied population.
 Control over the waste After completion of works.

management. Construction waste is accumulated
on construction site in special
isolated areas divided by hazardous,
domestic and construction waste.
Construction company has signed
contract with the companies for
waste removal. Waste has been
removed from construction site buy
authorized personal only in
accordance of safety regulations.
The waste is removed from
construction site by authorized
personal only in accordance of safety
regulations.
Labor safety Working ground  Inspection; Monitoring of the labor safety issues  Ensuring compliance with Construction
has been carried out by contractor health and safety norms; Contractor
 Availability of personal environmental specialist on daily  Avoiding/minimizing
protection equipment based and by supervising traumatism.
and periodic control environmental specialist. Before the
over their good works;Periodic control during the
maintenance; works.“o e of the la o s do ’t ha e
 Control over the PPE equipment problem detected by
meeting the supervising environment specialist
requirements for labor and corrected
safety.
Annex 2: Implementation report on the environmental impact assessment (EIA)/initial environmental examination (IEE)/Site Specific
Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) mitigation requirements
Anaklia Coastal improvement Project
Reference Requirement Action to date Action

required/comment
Sea water The construction activities must be All works has been accomplished Monitoring of the Surface water
pollution accomplished only in dry weather to only in dry weather working mitigation level is been carried out by
avoid the pollution of the water conditions. contractor environmental specialist on
currents; every day basis and by supervising
environmental specialist
All construction materials and
The construction activities must be
accomplished by observing relevant machinery has been located 50 M Regular check-up and inspection;
safety measures; the materials and away from surface of the water. All Laboratory control – as necessary (in case
waste must not be in uncontrolled equipment and machinery has been of oil spills). During reporting period no
way over the site, etc. maintained in good working problems has been detected
conditions.
Locating the construction machinery
and other equipment at a distance of The construction waste has been
at least 50 m from surface water accumulated in special designated
bodies (where possible. If this seems areas away from the water bodies
impossible, taking permanent control and removed buy authorized
and safety measures to avoid water
personal only.
pollution);
Prohibition of washing of vehicles and On site environment specialists are

other machinery near surface water maintaining visual monitoring for
bodies - The vehicles and equipment oils spills and equipment conditions,
are recommended to wash by using no accidents has been detected.
commercial washing services;
Working Personal is being
Limiting fueling and/or maintaining instructed on environment and
the vehicles/equipment to the
specially designated places only; safety issues rules and regulations.
The equipment and vehicles should be
maintained in good working order to
avoid the risk of spills of
fuel/lubricants;
Expedient materials and waste

management;
The waste generated during the works

will be collected and temporarily
stored at the specially designated
places, distanced from the water
bodies;
In case of fuel/oil spills, locating and

spilt material and cleaning the
polluted area immediately to avoid
long soil pollution;
Installing drainage systems around

the areas with the potential
pollutants of surface flows (e.g. along
the perimeter of groudn or
construction materials storage areas);
Instructing the personnel on the

environmental and safety issues.
Pollution of Control for the Pollution of All works has been accomplished Monitoring of the Surface water
underground underground waters must be only in dry weather working mitigation level is been carried out by
waters maintained in the areas like: conditions. contractor environmental specialist on
Construction camp - Material and every day basis and by supervising
waste storage areas;Construction environmental specialist
All construction materials and
sites,Gas station.
machinery has been located 50 M Regular check-up and inspection;
Taking all measures to avoid the away from surface of the water. All Laboratory control – as necessary (in case
deterioration of the seawater quality. equipment and machinery has been of oil spills). During this period
maintained in good working noproblems has been detected
conditions. The construction waste
has been accumulated in special
areas away from the water bodies
and removed buy authorized
personal only. On site environment
specialists are maintaining visual
monitoring for oils spills and
equipment conditions, no accidents
has been detected. Personal is being
instructed on environment and
safety issues rules and regulations.
Noise The equipment and vehicles should be On site Environmental specialists Regular monitoring has been carried out
maintained in good working order; are conducting visual control (on to provide guaranteed protection of the
regular basis) of soil quality, underground water quality.
Driving the vehicles at optimal speeds; laboratory controlof soil quality (in
case of spills) no oil spills has been
Instructing the personnel (particularly, detected, technical check-up of
the drivers of vehicles and machinery.
techniques);
Registering and responding to

grievances (if any);
Driving the vehicles along optimal

routes and at optimal speeds;
Switching off the vehicle drives or

running at minimal speed when the
vehicles are not used;
Carry out noisy operations during day
time;
Reaching preliminary agreement with
the population living near the road
about particularly noisy works.
Dust Watering of the non-asphalted ground All vehicles are maintained in good Monitoring of the construction process
or bare ground surfaces once in four working conditions. Drivers are noise level has been carried out by
hours on working days and in dry or instructed to follow the limitations contractor environmental specialist on
windy weather; of driving speed (On construction every day basis and by supervising
environmental specialist. Regular
site 10 km/h, 30 km/h on main
Observing the rules for storing the fill control(particularly du i g u h ois
roads). All noisy operations have
construction material to avoid their operations);
dusting in windy weather; been carried out during day time.
No grievance has been detected Measuring (In case of grievance); During
Covering the lorries with tarpaulin concerning noisy works. this period no grievance or problems has
when transporting loose materials, been detected.
when there is probability of dusting;
Technical check-up of machinery before
Taking necessary precautions (e.g. works. The nearest receptor (residential
avoiding throwing the materials from houses) is approximately 400-500 m away
heights when unloading them) to
from construction site, drivers are
avoid excess dust emission during the
maintaining the safe speed limits 30 km/h
earthworks and loading and unloading
the materials; on main roads and 10 km/h on
construction site, there for no noise
Driving the vehicles at optimal speeds; complains has been detected.
Washing the vehicle tires

(recommended to use commercial
services for this purpose);
Instructing the personnel (particularly,

the drivers of vehicles and
techniques);
Registering and responding to
grievances (if any);


vehicles are not used.
Waste Visual control of the area; Monitoring of waste management
issues is being carried out by
Control over the waste management. contractor environmental specialist
on every day basis and by
Protecting soil and water quality; supervising environmental
Reducing the risk of negative visual specialist.
impact;
Regular check-up and inspection;
No dissatisfied population.
Construction waste is accumulated
on construction site in special
isolated areas divided by hazardous,
domestic and construction waste.
Construction company has signed
contract with the companies for
waste removal. The waste is being
removed from construction site buy
authorized personal only in
accordance of safety regulations.
Vibration The equipment and vehicles should be Watering of the roads has been Monitoring of the construction process
maintained in good working order; carried out by the contractor on soil mitigation level (including dusting
every day basis. All lorries have been problems) is been carried out by
Driving the vehicles at optimal speeds, covered buy tarpaulin to avoid contractor environmental specialist on
particularly in the settled areas; every day basis and by supervising
dusting. Drivers are instructed to
follow the limitations of driving
speed (On construction site 10 Regular check-up;
Instructing the personnel (particularly, km/h, 30 km/h on main roads). No
the drivers of vehicles and grievance has been detected. Inspection after completion of works;
techniques); Laboratory control – as necessary (in case
of oil spills). Material and waste storage
Registering and responding to areas are indicated and isolated. During
grievances (if any); this period no problems has been
detected.

vehicles are not used;
Carry out noisy operations during day

time;
Air Pollution of The equipment and vehicles should be All vehicles are maintained in good Monitoring of the construction process
emissions maintained in good working order; working conditions. Drivers are noise level is been carried out by
instructed to follow the limitations contractor environmental specialist on
Driving the vehicles along optimal of driving speed (On construction every day basis and by supervising
routes and at optimal speeds; environmental specialist. Regular
site 10 km/h, 30 km/h on main
Switching off the vehicle drives or control(particularly du i g u h ois
roads). All noisy operations have
running at minimal speed when the operations);
vehicles are not used. been carried out during day time.
No grievance has been detected Measuring (In case of grievance); During
concerning vibration. this period no grievance or problems has
Instructing the personnel before the
start-up of the works. been detected.
Technical check-up of machinery before

works. The nearest receptor (residential
houses) is approximately 400-500 m away
from construction site, drivers are
maintaining the safe speed limits 30 kph
on main roads and 10 km/h on
construction site, there for no noise
complains has been detected.
Disturbance of During the works to level the seabed, Monitoring of the Increased During installation of TTP units
the seawater permanent seawater analyses are seawater turbidity level is been environmental specialists are conducting
during needed to identify the degree of the carried out by contractor visual control, taking turbidity analysis. No
installation of water turbidity; environmental specialist on every increased seawater turbidity has been
day basis and by supervising
tetrapods detected.
Permanent visual control;
If the degree of the water turbidity is Identifying the degree of turbidity

in excess of the admissible limit (25 through analysis (in every 4 hrs.
gr/l), the works must be stopped and During the work). Upon intensive
relevant corrective measures must be commencement of works in the sea,
taken.
water testing has been conducted
together with turbidity control, no
problems has been detected.
Labor safety Site -Inspections; Monitoring of the labor safety
issuesis being carried out by
Availability of personal protection o t a to ’s e i o e tal
equipment and periodic control over specialist on every day basis and by
their good maintenance; supervising environmental
specialist. Before the works;
Control over the meeting the Periodic control during the works.
requirements for labor safety. “o e of the la o s do ’t ha e PPE
equipment.
Ensuring compliance with health and
safety norms;
Avoiding/minimizing traumatism.
Tbilisi metro extension project
Action
Frequency
Reference Requirement required/comme
Action to date
nt
Visual controlling is being performed Daily Monthly progress
Air quality impacts due to a) Use only vehicles and equipment that are used a ventilation system which is: report
gaseous and dust registered and have necessary permits.
monitored and upgraded to ensure air
emissions
flows are always provided to the
b) Burning of wastes generated at the construction workplace, Daily
sites, work camps and othe p oje t‐ elated
activities shall be strictly prohibited. monitoring air flows for explosive gases
and atmosphere contaminants
regularly,
c)Construction equipment and vehicles shall be
ell‐ ai tained so that their noise and emissions Daily
Materials transported to site covered/
do not cause nuisance to workers or local people.
wetted down to reduce dust.
d) All vehicles will be checked and repaired in
case of need to eliminate increased emission Daily
due to damaged parts.
e) Protective equipment will be provided to workers

as necessary.
f) Keep stockpiles moist and cover vehicles with
tarpaulin sheets or other suitable materials to
minimize dust emission and prevent spillage of
materials (e.g., soil, cement, stone, sand,
aggregates, etc.).
h) P o ide t u k‐ ashi g fa ilities to p e e t t u k‐out of mud and dust Monitoring by Georgia National
onto city streets. Environmental Agency include on
i) All construction equipment and machinery shall be fitted with emission a quarterly basis air testing at
control equipment in full compliance with the national regulations. each underground site or
confined space
j) Ensure water spreading to suppress dust particularly during dry and
windy weather.
k) Impose speed limits on construction vehicles to minimize road dust.
Noise and vibration To control noise impacts the following mitigation actions Noise level measurement at all Monthly Contractor will
sites, take 7 points
impacts due to are recommended: Visual control and inspection (all
Daily until the end of
operation of sites),
a) Truck drivers and equipment operators shall minimize the use of horns. Daily
used hearing protection (inside the project as
construction
tunnels and shafts), per BoQ
equipment/ vehicles b) Position any stationary equipment that produce high noise levels as silenced engines to achieve a
and various far as is practical from sensitive receptors;
noise level not exceeding LAeq 85
construction c) All construction equipment and vehicles shall be well dbA,
Monitoring by Georgia National
activities maintained, regularly inspected for noise emissions, and shall be
Environmental Agency include on
fitted with appropriate noise suppression equipment consistent a quarterly basis Noise testing.
with applicable national and local regulations.
d) Use only vehicles and equipment that are registered and

have necessary permits.
e) No noisy o st u tio ‐ elated a ti ities will be carried out during the
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night.
f) Impose speed limits on construction vehicles to minimize noise

emission Contractor submitted the Updated Spoil
Spoils generation Contractor will submit a spoil disposal plan (as a part of the SEMP) to
transfer notes that spoil disposal plan
from excavation the MDF and MoEP for approval. The spoil plan should show the amount 630m3 was
works ( 5.247,99 m3) location of proposed sites (landfill or borrow pits) to be used and the transported and disposed by was
at underground measures to be taken to rehabilitate these pits upon finalization of p i e Concrete to T ilisi submitted
Gldani district landfill
station sites the Project.
The capacity of disposal sites shall be adequate to accept the

quantity of spoils without alienating areas outside the site
boundaries.
Trucks transporting spoils shall be tightly covered with tarpaulin or Contractor

Generation of solid Regarding the generation of solid waste, the waste procedures Contractor provided several Daily
waste bins and containers on checking of submitted
wastes included in SEMP prepared by the contractor should contain, at
the office and shafts 51,50
segregation Waste
(construction waste least, the following mitigation actions: territories as well o ‐
and domestic hazardous, hazardous and Manageme
a) Provide garbage bins and facilities within the project site for
solid wastes are separated. nt Plan.
waste), including temporary storage of construction waste and domestic solid
4,250.00 m3 of Submittal N
waste.
different types of S 044
b) Separate solid waste into haza dous, o ‐hazardous and
materials will be
reusable waste streams and store temporarily on site in secure
generated as a
facilities with weatherproof flooring, security fencing and access
control and drainage/wastewater collection systems.
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result of the c) Ensure that wastes are not haphazardly dumped within the
demolition activities project site and adjacent areas
d) Undertake regular collection and disposal of wastes to sites

approved by local authorities or contract municipal waste
operators for disposing household waste, garbage and small
amounts of nonhazardous construction waste etc..
Generation of Constructing Contractor shall collect all hazardous waste All personnel was trained and Before stating the
instructed in waste management construction works
hazardous waste residuals, such as oil, solvent, material used in oil spill lea ups…
practices and procedures as a
and store them within appropriate covered skips, and pass it to a component of the environmental
licensed operator, having environmental permit on operation of induction process,
the hazardous wastes. maintained all construction sites in
a cleaner, tidy and safe condition,
Regarding the generation of hazardous waste, the waste Separated hazardous wastes and
management procedures included in SEMP prepared by the stored temporarily on site in secure
Contractor should contain, at least, the following mitigation facilities with weather proof
flooring, security fencing.
actions:
Daily
a) Store fuel and hazardous substances in paved areas. If spills
or leaks do occur, undertake immediate clean up.
b) Ensure availability of spill lea ‐up materials (e.g., absorbent

pads, etc.) specifically designed for petroleum products and
other hazardous substances where such materials are being
stored.
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d) Ensure all storage containers are in good condition with proper labeling. Proper labeling is Daily
provided.
e) Regularly check containers for leakage and undertake necessary repair or
replacement
f) Store waste oil, used lubricant and other hazardous wastes in tightly
sealed containers to avoid contamination of soil and water resources.
g) Transport a d off‐site disposal of such wastes shall be consistent with

national and local regulations
Topsoil losses due Top soil protection: N/A N/A There is no
to improper need to take

The storage of topsoil in stockpiles, no more than 2 m high with side slopes
storage and these
at a maximum angle of 45º. Dedicate storage locations that prevent the
stockpiles being compacted by vehicle movements or contaminated by measures,
handling
other materials. because the top
Top soil collection: 100 m3 x 3.98 €/ = € soil had been
taken in
Reinstatement of Topsoil
previous work
Topsoil removed from University station will be used for reinstatement of stages.
the topsoil in adjacent zones affected by the project activities or other zones
designed by the municipality.
Top soil replacement: 100 m3 x 1.40 €/ = 140 €
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Trees that are As a result of construction activities, 21 trees along the project area will be Cutting of trees The trees
directly (need to destroyed and 46 will need protection. Compensatory planting of the species and site clearance that are not
was monitored going to be
be cut) or should be facilitated with a proportion bigger than 1:3, so that 63 trees will be
cut should
indirectly (need to planted.
be
be protected)
‐ Re o al of trees: 3.751,80 GEL
protected
affected by the
‐ Rippi g a d s a if i g: 218,50 GEL
project
‐ Hid oseeding: 851,00 GEL
‐ T ee pla ti g, i ludi g stakes: . ,0 GEL
‐ P ote tio of trees: 741,24 GEL
Traffic congestion To avoid traffic congestion and access problems the following mitigation Checked signs Daily
which are installed
and access actions are recommended: to control traffic
problems a) Provide signs advising road users that construction is in progress to avoid traffic
congestion at
b) Employ flag persons to control traffic at the station sites for safety reasons streets or near
sites,
when construction equipment is entering or leaving the work area.
Checked adequate
lightening is Daily
c) Provide sufficient lighting at night within and in the vicinity of
provided at all
construction sites. sites and at road
diversions.
d) As much as possible, schedule delivery of construction materials and
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equipment as well as transport of spoils during o ‐peak hou s.
e) Avoid movements of noisy vehicles during night time in vicinity of

sensitive receivers.
f) Implement suitable safety measures to minimize risk of adverse interactions

between construction works and traffic flows through provision of temporary
signals or flag controls, adequate lighting, fencing, signage and road diversions.
Contractor Manpower
Hazards to health Training in special skills, environment, emergency and safety regulation will be Daily
provided the first are trained
and safety of provided for workers before hiring, especially for those that will work aid facilities and
fire fighting on daily
workers and the underground. The underground section construction process needs to be
public due to supervised and monitored much more carefully in order to be able to detect the bases, tool
equipment at the
construction works early sign of subsidence. box talks
work areas,
are filled
To avoid this impact the following mitigation actions are recommended: Contractor
Daily accordingly
provided
a) Provide first aid facilities that are readily accessible by workers.
separate hygienic
b) Provide firefighting equipment at the work areas, as appropriate, and at sanitation
construction camps. facilities/toilets
for male and
c) Provide separate hygienic sanitation facilities/toilets for male and
female workers
female workers
on the camp.
d) Ensure proper collection and disposal of solid wastes within the
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construction camps consistent with local regulations. Contractor provided Daily
appropriate
e) Provide appropriate personnel safety equipment such as safety boots, personnel safety
equipment safety
helmets, gloves, protective clothes, breathing mask, goggles, and ear protection
boots, helmets,
f) Ensure reversing signals are installed on all construction vehicles. gloves, protective
clothes, breathing
g) Implement precautions to ensure that objects (e.g., equipment, tool, debris, mask, goggles, and
ear protection.
etc.) do not fall onto or hit construction workers. The reversing signals
are installed on all Daily
h) Implement fall prevention and protection measures whenever a worker is construction
exposed to the hazard of falling more than two meters, falling into operating vehicles.
Construction sites is
machinery or through an opening in a work surface, etc. Daily
being cleaned
i) People from outside will be restricted from entering the construction sites in regularly.
People from outside
order to avoid accidents. Daily
are restricted from
entering the
j) Construction sites shall be cleaned regularly and provided with adequate sanitary construction sites in
equipment in order to reduce risk of spreading diseases. order to avoid
accidents.
Cultural and Construction Contractor should engage an archaeologist (archaeological Verified protocol During pre- N/A
archaeological supervisor) for conducting daily supervision activities during excavation for conducted construction
excavation work,
sites protection; activities. to ensure that
Permanent monitoring by the archaeologist during excavation activities. any chance finds
were recognized
Chance Finds Procedure included in section 5.2.11 of the IEE should be and measures
were taken to
ensure they are
protected and
conserved.
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implemented, including: stoppage and suspension of construction

activities in case of archaeological findings; Completion of required
archaeological works before restarting construction activities;
Conservation of remnants.
Post-Construction Environmental Audit Report
Attachment 1
Loan Number: 2655-GEO (SF)
July-December, 2017

PROGRAM, Tranche 1

Prepared by: “upe isio Co pa ’s Eu ostudio’s International Environmental Specialist Paula Fernandez
and local environmental specialist Alexandre Abzianidze
Amended and Endorsed by: Nino Nadashvili, Local Environmental Consultant for ADB Projects
Municipal Development Fund (MDF), Environmental and Resettlement Unit
Tbilisi, Georgia
December, 2017
ABBREVIATIONS
EA Executing Agency
EPSM Engineering Procurement and Construction Management
SUTIP Georgian Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program
MoENRP Ministry of Environmental and Natural Resources Protection
SSEMP Site-Specific Environmental Management Plan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PART I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. 4
1.1. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM/PROJECT ............................... 4

1.1.1 Program Background ..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.2 Program Area and project background .......................................................................................................... 4
1.2. IMPLEMENTED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AND INSTALLATION

WORKS ................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Civil Works ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. PART II: PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT TEAM ........................................................................................ 8
2.1. AGENCIES INVOLVED IN INVESTMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION ............... 8
2.2. RELATIONSHIP WITH CONTRACTORS, OWNER, LENDER ETC. ........... 8
3. PART III: ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT. GOALS AND METHODOLOGY 10
3.1. AUDIT GOALS AND OBJETIVES ............................................................................ 10
3.2. METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................... 10
4. PART IV: PROJECT SITE ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT AND FINDINGS 11
4.1. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS ........................................................... 11
4.2. SITE INSPECTION AND AUDITS ........................................................................... 12
5. PART V: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.............................. 23
A N N E X E S................................................................................................................ 24
ANNEX 1: POST CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT CHECKLIST ................... 25
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1. PART I. INTRODUCTION
1.1. General information about the program/project
1.1.1 Program Background
1. Upgrading and improvement of local transport and transport-related infrastructure plays a significant
role in the development of Georgia infrastructure. To this effect a number of important activities have
been implemented and financed from the budget of Georgia and from other sources. Recently several
significant programs, financed through state budget, loans and grants, have been implemented with this
regard.
2. On 05 August, 2010 MFF - Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program Tranche 1 Loan and Project
agreements were signed between Georgia and Asian Development Bank. MFF-Sustainable Urban
Transport Investment Program – Tranche 1 (SUTIP T1) includes (i) Transport Infrastructure Improvement;
(ii) Institutional Capacity Development and (iii) Project Management Facility components.
3. The program will provide efficient, reliable and affordable urban transport infrastructure and services,
thereby increase economic growth potential and competitiveness of urban communities, and improve
livelihoods of over 1.5 million people (approx. 35% of Georgian population). The program will also: (I)
i po eu a ,e io e ta d o u ities’ a ess to e o o i oppo tu ities a d to pu li a d
social services; (II) promote efficient and sustainable urban transportation; and (III) generate income and
employment opportunities.
4. The environment classification for Tranche 1 is Environmental Category B, as all subprojects under SUTIP
1 were classified as category B which will not have significant irreversible or permanent negative
environmental impacts during or after construction and requires preparation of Initial Environmental
E a i atio IEE . The e i o e tal atego izatio of su p oje ts as o du ted usi g ADB’s
Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). Required environmental assessments of sub-projects (SPs) are
conducted and IEEs are prepared in accordance with Environmental Assessment and Review Framework
approved for SUTIP 1 in May, 2010 and updated in April, 2015.
1.1.2 Program Area and project background
5. Sustainable Urban Transport Investment program Tranche 1 includes several projects in the different
municipalities of Georgia. Program aims efficient, reliable and affordable urban infrastructure
development and service improvement. In effect, urban transport service will be improved, and the level
of different types of public and social services will be increased.
6. Part of the loan was for financing the Tbilisi Metro Line 2 Extension Project and the Creation of the
University Station. The Implementing Agency for the Tbilisi Metro line 2 Extension Project is the
Municipal Development Fund of Georgia (MDF).
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7. Euroestudios was awarded to date July 11, 2012, the Contract: Engineering, Procurement, Construction
Management and Supervision for the Extension of Tbilisi Metro Line 2 and Creation of University Station
- SUTIP1/C/QCBS/4, separated into two stages: Stage I - Preparation of Detailed Design and Bidding
Documentation, produced by Euroestudios and approved on March 31, 2014. Stage II - Construction
Management and Supervision for the Extension of the Tbilisi Metro Line 2 and Creation of University
Station Project.
8. The Construction Works of the Extension of Tbilisi Metro Line 2 and Creation of University Station,
Contract No: P42414-SUTIP1-ICB-1.05-1, were awarded to the Contractor: Joint Venture of Cobra
Instalaciones y Servicios, S.A., Spain, Lead partner, and Assignia Infraestructuras, S.A. Spain. The
agreement was signed on March 26, 2015, between LEPL Municipal Development Fund of Georgia ("the
Employer"), and the Joint Venture of Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios, S.A. Spain, Lead partner, with
Assignia Infraestructuras, “.A. “pai the Co t a to " . The total budget for this Contract was: GEL
83,000,670.45 (Eighty three million six hundred seventy and 45/100 Georgian Lari).
9. The Commencement Date of Works was established, on June 20, 2015. Some issues to get the permission
to access the Site from the authorities delayed the effective access to and possession of the Site. Time
for Completion was expected to be 630 days / Defects Notification Period 730 days.
10. The expected Completion Date by the Contract was March 11, 2017. Due to the delay in getting the Right
of Access to the Site that prevented the effective Commencement Date of the Works, it was approved
an Extension of Time of 33 days until April 13, 2017. However, due to some requests of the Tbilisi
Transport Company (TTC), some modifications of the Project and some delays not attributable to the
Contractor it was required to extend the Contract several times until the Final Completion Date of the
Works that was set as September 05, 2017.
11. The Taking Over of the Works has been signed on September 05, 2017, after confirming that the
Contractor has completed all relevant duties and obligations under the Contract, except some minor
outstanding works and defects which did not substantially affect the use of the Works for their intended
purpose and that have been completed and resolved during the month of September 2017.
12. Finally, the official Opening Ceremony has been held on October 16, 2017. After that, operations in the
metro line have been started successfully.
1.2. Implemented Construction activities and installation works
1.2.1 Civil Works

13. The main executed Civil Works under this Project have been the following:
 Demolition Works
 Earthworks
 Concrete Structure:
- Pedestrian Accesses
- Concourse Hall
- Platform
- Pump Sump 2
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- Substation
- Technical Rooms
- Emergency Exit
- Unfinished or damaged Tunnel Vaults
- Counter Vaults
- Foundation for Escalators
 Steel Structure:
- Structural Beams and Columns
- Canopies of Pedestrian Accesses
- Emergency Exit Stairs
 Waterproofing and drainage – Civil Works
 Landscaping Works
- Urbanization works in upper station: pavements, road signs and road marking.
- Underground Civil Works:
- Injections
- Lining
- Archorages
- Cleaning and repair of Delisi-Vazha-Pshavela right tunnel
 Superstructure:
- Sewage Network
- Drinking water network
- Street lighting network
- Electricity network
- Communication network.
 Architecture Works:
- Masonry and Cladding
- Flooring: tile floors, technical floor, epoxy flooring
- Wall Finishes: VITREX panels, gypsum board walls, painted walls
- Ceilings: VITREX panels, false ceilings, painted ceilings
- Carpentry
- Metal Works
14. The two most critical activities related to the Civil Works during the construction period were the
injections works, especially in the area of cast-iron segments in both tunnels and the cleaning and
treatment of metal segments, where the Contractor faced many problems and that incurred in
remarkable delays, thus interfering and delaying subsequent activities, as installations. However, both
activities were mainly completed in April 2017.
15. Additionally, another event that is worth to mention is that the Emergency Exit that according to the
Project was planned to be executed under Vazha-Pshavela Boulevard has been modified. The new
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solution for the Emergency Exit that has been executed has used the existing ventilation tunnel and the
shaft N51, adapting them for both ventilation and emergency exit.
1.2.2. Installation works
16. The main executed Installation Works under this Project have been the following:
 Electromechanical Installations:
- Escalators
- Electrical System
- Communication System
- Air Conditioning and Ventilation
- Plumbing System
- Fire Fighting System
- Fire Detection System
- Control and Management of Facilities
- Emergency Signaling
 Waterproofing and Drainage – Installation Works

- Pump Sump 1 (Dead End Chamber)
- Pump Sump 2 (University Station)
- Pump Sump 3 (Upper Station)
- Pump Sump 4 (Electrical Substation)
 Electric Substation:
- Electrical Equipment
- Cables and Ducting
- Command and Control
- HV Line
 Communication and Signaling:

- Command and Control Panel
- Interlocking and Blocking
- Signals
- Track Circuits and ATP
- Cabins and Connection Boxes
- Track Mechanism
- Cables and Connections
- Power Supply
- Fixed Communications:
 SDH Communications Equipment
 Optical Fiber Network
 Operation Telephony
 Radio Communications System (TETRA System)
- Chronometry
 Electrification – Contract Rail
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2. PART II: PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TEAM

17. The MDF is the p oje ts’ e e uti g, i ple e ti g a d dis u si g age . MDF has o e all espo si ilit
fo the p oje ts’ a age e t - including environmental, planning and supervision. New Executive
Director of MDF Galaktion Buadze was assigned on November 30, 2016 the Geo gia P i e Mi iste ’s
Decree.
18. MDF is responsible for general implementation of all safeguards tasks and guarantee that potential
adverse environmental impacts arising from the Projects are minimized by implementing mitigation
measures presented in the environmental impact assessment ("EIA") or Initial Environmental
Examination (IEE), as applicable.
19. Management of safeguards issues is carried out by the MDF through Environmental and Resettlement
Unit, established in October 2014. From that time, number of Environmental and Resettlement team
members has increased from 6 to 13 and currently consists of: Head of Unit, 4 environmental safeguards
specialists, one social and gender specialist, 5 esettle e t spe ialists. The e a e also t o ADB’s
individual consultants – one on environmental safeguards and one on resettlement issues.
20. The Environmental and Resettlement Unit is involved in addressing of environmental and social
safeguard issues th oughout the e ti e p oje ts’ les. The E i o e tal a d “o ial “pe ialists of the
MDF, are responsible for management of the environmental and social aspects associated with
development of all donor funded projects for which MDF is the responsible Executing Agency (EA). Local
Environmental Consultant –Nino Nadashvili, was recruited in September 2015 and designated to
supervise ADB projects, review the IEEs/EIAs, EMPs, and SSEMPs of projects and carry out supervision
of the construction performance based on approved EMPs, EIAs, and environmental standards in
a o da e ith ADB “afegua d Poli “tate e t 9 e ui e e ts’ a d a ti g Geo gia
Legislation.
21. The main institutions involved in IEEs/EMPs/SSEMPs implementation and monitoring, are the executing
agency (EA) - MDF, the “upe isio Co sulta ts’ “C , the Co st u tio Co t a to s’ a d to a lesse e te t
the Ministry of Environmental and Natural Resources Protection and Municipal Authorities. EA (MDF)
and SCs a e espo si le fo e su i g o ito i g of the p oje ts’ i ple e tatio at the o st u tio
stage. Ministry of Environmental and Natural Resources Protection has the authority for periodic audits
but should not be considered as a party responsible for monitoring according to this IEE and EMPs.
22. As it was mentioned above, MDF is responsible for general implementation of all safeguards tasks. EA
(MDF) and SC (Euroestudios) were responsible for ensuring monitoring of the project implementation at
the construction stage, while Tbilisi Metro - for monitoring at the metro operation stage.
23. MDF, through local environmental consultant, ensured availability of all environmental information and
facilitated environmental supervision of the project.
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24. The supervisor company (SC) of works commissioned by MDF was responsible to establish strong field
presence in the Project area and keep a close eye on the course of works. Along with ensuring
consistency with the design and ensuring quality of works, the supervisor is mandated to track
implementation of EMP by the contractor and reveal any deviations from the prescribed actions.
25. The SC had a national environmental specialist –Sandro Abzianidze and an international environmental
expert – Paula Fernandez to assist the EA supervise and monitor implementation of the EMP during
construction activities.
26. A Non-Compliance Notice were issued to the contractor if the SC required action to be taken. The
contractor was required to prepare a corrective action plan which was to be implemented by a date
agreed with the SC.
27. Construction Supervision Company was preparing quarterly progress reports which covered the
implementation of the SSEMP, discrepancies from the SSEMP and list all HSE relevant incidents and
accidents that occur during the implementation; Submits periodic reports based on the monitoring
data and laboratory analysis.
28. Construction contractor was obligated to follow EMP and good construction practice. In order to meet
this obligation, a contractor had established environmental management team and procedures. The
Contractor had appointed a full time Environmental Manager (EM) – Natia Karkuzaeva which was a
senior member of the construction management team based on site for the duration of the contract.
29. Key responsibilities of the Contractor were to prepare the Site-Specific Environmental Management Plan
(SEMP) for approval by the Employer (EA) prior to the Contractors taking possession of the construction
site; Ensure that the SSEMP is implemented effectively throughout the construction period; Carry out
the monitoring and mitigation measures set forth in the IEE/EMP/SSEMP; Establish an operational
system for managing environmental impacts; Allocate the budget required to ensure that such measures
are carried out. Construction contractor was responsible to prepare monthly progress reports on SSEMP
implementation, which should contain information on the main types of activities carried out during the
reporting period, status of any clearances/permits/licenses which were required for carrying out such
activities, mitigation measures applied, and any environmental issues that have emerged in relations
with suppliers, local authorities, affected communities, etc.
30. The Contractor was submitting reports of the carrying out of such measures to the employer on a
monthly basis; Coordinating community relations issues through acting as the Contracto ’s o u it
relations focal point (proactive community consultation, complaints investigation and grievance
resolution); Establishing and maintaining site records of:
- Weekly site inspections using check-lists based on SEMP;

- Environmental accidents/incidents including resolution activities;
- Environmental monitoring data;
- Non-compliance notifications issued by the SC;
- Corrective action plans issued to the SC in response to non-compliance notices;
- Community relations activities including maintaining complaints register;
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- Monitoring reports;
- Routine reporting of SEMP compliance and community liaison activities;
- Adho epo ti g to the E plo e ’s E gi ee of e i o e tal i ide ts/spillages i ludi g a tio s
taken to resolve issues.
3. PART III: ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT. GOALS AND METHODOLOGY
3.1. Audit goals and objectives
31. This Post-Construction Environmental Audit Report is being prepared by Environmental Specialists of
Supervision Company (Euorstudios) -_ Paula Fernandez (international) and Alexandre Abzianidze
(National), ith oope atio a d assista e of MDF’s local environmental Consultant Nino Nadashvili.
The report was prepared in order .to o pl ith the 9 ADB’s “P“ a d Geo gia legislatio , i ludi g
Safeguards Requirement and aims to identify past and present concerns from the production and
business activities of Project Company that related to impacts on environment. The specific objectives
of the audit can be summarized as follows:
 Determine and verify whether all environmental requirements, criteria and constraints, prescribed in
IEE, ““EMP a d the Co essio ai e’s E i o e tal Poli ha e ee adhe ed to du i g the
construction phase.
 Determine and verify whether the mitigation actions and rehabilitation requirements contained in the
SSEMP have been appropriate and successful to prevent or control environmental pollution and/or
damage.
 Ensure that an appropriate environmental monitoring and control program exists to follow up on
mitigation and rehabilitation works completed during the construction phase.
 Ensure that appropriate environmental monitoring and control program exists for monitoring of all
environmental aspects during the operational phase.
 To identify any shortcomings in the SSEMP and EMS system implemented during the construction phase
and to recommend alterations to the EMS applicable to the operational phase.
3.2. Methodology
32. The compliance environmental audit has been done in several stages:
 At stage one so called desk-top audit was conducted and the available materials were studied.
The following documents were studied and analyzed at the given stage:
 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for the subprojects;
 EMP/SSEMPs;
 Monthly environmental monitoring reports prepared by CC; Quarterly
Environmental Reports developed by the Supervision Consultant, Bi-Annual
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Environmental Monitoring Reports p epa ed MDF’s lo al e i o e tal

Consultant;
 Records of environmental monitoring conducted by CC, SC and MDF. It should
be noted that for the monitoring of air, noise, water and other parameters,
during measurements, standards, provided by the Decree 297/N o App o al
of o s o e i o e tal ualit o ditio s ela o ated the Mi iste of
Labor, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia (16. 08. 2001) were used, as
mentioned decree determines and approves quality norms of environmental
conditions, in order to ensure the safe environment for human health.
 Check of the non-compliances and their statuses.
 At stage two, meetings with the Project participants with different degrees of responsibility for
meeting the environmental requirements and monitoring were held. The meetings were
organized with the following environmental specialist:
 Environmental Specialist of the CC;
 Supervisor’s environmental specialist;
 MDF’s e i o e tal Co sulta t;
 ADB’s RETA e i o e tal Co sulta t.
 At stage three, visit to the site and collection of evidences was accomplished.
 Environmental monitoring started immediately after the commencement of civil
works. Environmental safeguard monitoring was performed as it was required in
the SSEMP/EMP.
4. PART IV: PROJECT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT and FINDINGS
4.1. Environmental Management Plans
33. Following the award of the contract and prior to construction commencing the Contractor has reviewed
the EMP and developed this i to a detailed “ite‐“pe ifi E i o e tal Ma age e t Pla SSEMP) that
amplifies the conditions established in the EMP that are specific for the project, the tasks involved and
schedule of construction activities. The draft version of SSEMP was prepared by the Contractor and sent
to Supervision Consultant (SC) for endorsement on 20.06.2015. SSEMP has been further reviewed and
commented for improvement by the MDF’s Lo al e i o e tal Co sulta t a d ADB RETA National
Environmental Consultant. It was approved by PIU/MDF in September 2015. SSEMP document was sent
to ADB as well, on October, 23, 2015, according to ADB requirement (Aid Me oi e’ 8 - 18 September
2015), Chapter IV. Follow-Up Actions, paragraph (xiv)). Table 1 below presents the information on
statuses of managements’ plans.
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Table 1: Status of Management Plans
Management Plans Status
1.SSEMP Submitted, approved

2. Spoil disposal management plan Has submitted as part of SSEMP of waste
3. Emergency Response Plan Submitted, approved
4. Evacuation structure plan Submitted, approved
5. Company Waste Management Plan (according Submitted
to GEO legislation)
6. SSEMP for wastes Has been prepared by the Contractor and
several times revised, approved
7. Information regarding Wastes demanded by Prepared and submitted by the contractor
the new Waste Code of Georgia
4.2. Site Audit
34. Fi al e i o e tal audit as o du ted “upe isio Co pa ’s I te atio al E i o e tal

Specialist Paula Fernandez and Local environmental Specialist Alexandre Abzianidze, in July 2017.
35. Site inspections, conducted by above mentioned environmental stuff, have been implemented at the
following areas: Emergency exit, Shaft 51, Shaft 50, inside the Tunnel (Platform, Cross over) outside the
tunnel (Pedestrian passages 1,2,3,4) and the site camp territory as well. The following issues have been
monitored:
 Camp Site
36. Buildings used for camp site and offices were existed at the territory (owner of the area and buildings
located on it is the GOG- Ministry of Economy and Sustainable development), before project was started.
They were not built by CC. Existing buildings were only renovated and repaired for the project use by CC
and SC. That’s h the e as o eed of de olishi g the .
37. Currently all buildings are empty and no offices are existed there any more. Surrounding area is cleaned
and no project related waste is remained there.
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 Biodiversity and tree cutting
38. Vegetation: 2 ordinary trees have been cut according to the official permits from MoENRP. No more
trees have been cut since July 2016: The change about taking advantage of the existing emergency exit,
instead constructing a new one, avoided the cutting of 12 trees additionally. Picture below represents
greenery activities implemented at the affected areas:
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Picture 1. Vegetation and restoration of the affected areas
39. Soil: There was no top soil in the areas where the contractor had to work. These areas were already free
of topsoil. Therefore, no measures were needed to be taken regarding soil protection.
40. Fauna: Fauna values in the project area were very low. No significant impacts were identified to a range
of common urban fauna species (mostly birds).
41. Limitation of the dust and emissions from construction machinery/vehicles especially near street trees
and the parkland/green recreation area in the middle of Vaja Pshavela were used to control and reduce
risks and hazards.
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42. According to the IEE, a wintering colony of the Greater Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum)
consisting of up to 500 individuals was found in the tunnel, from the University station side in October
. This spe ies is listed as Least Co e o the IUCN Glo al Red List a d it is not included in the
Red List of Geo gia. It is ho e e o side ed as Nea Th eate ed i the Eu opea egio al assess e t.
43. Works were scheduled to start in 2015 and in August 2015 when works did start, no bat colony was seen
or detected by CC in the tunnel before and during construction activities. It was unclear as to whether
the roost had been permanently abandoned or as it is mentioned in IEE, the roost was only a wintering
colony and bats had left the tunnel when winter has finished. For whichever reason, when construction
activities started, there was no bat colony in the tunnel, no direct harm occurred to any bats and no
specific mitigation measures were required to protect this species. If the bats had returned during a
further winter period, due to the noise, light and human presence, this would have caused the bats to
abandon the tunnel and search for an alternative roost site to spend the winter time.
44. Given the historic presence of bats within the project site a walk over survey was undertaken within the
tunnel network by zoologist (bat specialist) on December 7, 2017, to identify if any of the other tunnels
are being used as a winter roost for bats.
45. No wintering colony was detected during the survey. Taking into consideration the fact that currently
there are no favorable conditions for Horseshoe Bats (Rhinolophus Ferrumequinum) colony in the tunnel
network – high temperature, noise and vibration caused by operation of metro line – existence of
wintering colony in the tunnel is less probable.
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Picture 2: Current situation in tunnels
 Hazardous and Non-hazardous Waste and Spoils
46. Constructions works generate different type wastes starting from garbage, recycle waste, house hold
waste and construction and demolition debris, including, small quantities of hazardous waste generated
mainly from the vehicle maintenance activities (liquid fuels, lubricants, hydraulic oils, chemicals and etc).
47. The most significant solid waste from the project were the construction and demolition debris, followed
by spoil from excavations, which were removed from site by an approved waste management contractor.
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48. Non-hazardous waste, household and solid waste were disposed to official dump site, particularly Gldani
du p a ea o t a to Co a Assig ia a d its su -contractor – P i e Co ete Ltd., ased o the
contract signed by all parties (contractor, sub-contractor and solid waste company). According to the
contact signed on 09.11.2015 Solid Waste Company of Georgia was serving contactor in two points
(shaft 51 and shaft 50) twice a week;
49. Hazardous waste residuals such as oil, solvent, and materials used in oil spill cleanups and etc. were
collected and stored on separate place with appropriate covered skips. Time to time, (approximately
once in three month) it was passed to a li e sed ope ato Co pa “a i i , hi h has the pe it o
operation of the haza dous aste. Co t a t N ith Co pa “a i i as sig ed i Fe ua ,
2016.
50. All relevant Contracts with mentioned companies were presented in previous EMRs.
51. During inspection some construction related waste was identified at surrounding area of the Camp site.
52. This waste, as it was mentioned above, was removed from the area, after completion of the project.
 Pollution
53. Monitoring (air, groundwater, dust, vibration): Based on the contract 3/60 (between Contractor and
National Environmental Agency) contractor requested to take monthly measurements of air, water and
noise in different points. According to the results provided, the condition of site is acceptable.
 Social affections
54. No complaints have been raised and registered during the evolution of the works The disturbances
produced by the transit of heavy vehicles on the works was minimal to the community facilities.
 Water quality
55. The principal source of construction impacts on ground and water was related to the groundwater. As
the project involved only very limited drilling works the main potential impact to these elements was
that the underlying ground water and soils might be affected during the construction phase.
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56. The contractor conducted the underground water chemical and microbiological tests periodically and
was monitoring groundwater inflow if is necessary.
 Cultural heritage
57. No cultural affections have been detected.
 Vibration
According to IEE there is no requirement to perform vibration measurements, but CC took responsibility to
measure it on a quarterly bases.
The following non-compliances were fully corrected
Date of Description of Non- Area Corrective action required Performance Date

submission Compliance of Corrective
actions
29.02.2016 There is the plenty of dust Site working Additional fans to be provided Closed
in the tunnel. No good area especially in the tunnel and the (The Contractor
ventilation, no working of operating are mandatory all of improved the
the existing several fans them all times when construction
situation fans are
during construction works are carrying out, PPE
works. Equipment: (respirators, eye working, No
goggles). Dust ) ;
response (S 92.1
Date: 14.04.2016
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29.02.2016 Asbestos waste is dumped Site working Appropriate PPE (Respirators Closed
near the shaft 51, It seems area (negative pressure, P100
the broken roof sheets equivalent particulate filter, half- (The Contractor
and inside the tunnel face or full-face, overalls, ), removed the
some demolished protective gloves, soap, using HEPA asbestos waste
asbestos pipes as well. No Vacuum , air filters, providing of 6- from the site as per
covering, no plastic bags mil plastic bags for putting the hazardous wastes
packaging, no temporary asbestos wastes there and human removal
designated secure place resources (hired some qualified procedures (dated:
storage, no sign to identify sub-contractor or performing the 25.08.2016)
as hazardous waste and works by the trained competent provided (delivery
free access for tampering people) act, photos).
by unauthorized persons.,. Response (S -162
date: 02.09.2016)
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30.03.2016 Spoil and stones were Near the shaft Removing of the spoil and stones Closed
dumped on the pine tree 51 area from the tree and make the tree (The Contractor
located near the shaft 51, proper protection. Contractor provided the
No tree protection should see the Project
physical
there. “upe iso ,,Eu oestudios Ltd
Biannual Environmental protection
Monitoring Report (August- method (by
December 2015) Item 2.1.3 wooden planks,
Vegetation and soil metal wires) ;
(recommendation to use tree
response (S
physical protection).
0083.2 Date:
14.04.2016)
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30.03.2016 Mixed wastes Near the shaft Contractor should provide the Closed
(Construction, wood, 50 area and Wastes Transfer Notes, report with (The Contractor
empty cement bags, etc.) inside the attached the wastes disposing provided the
and spoil were dumped tunnel as well photos. transfer notes;
near the shaft 50 area and
response S
inside the tunnel as well.
0084.1 Date:
Nowadays they are
removed but No any 05.04.2016)
transfer Notes, No
evidences to dispose on
Gldani Municipality
construction wastes
la dfill …
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Date of Description of Non- Area Corrective action required Performanc

submission Compliance e Date of
Corrective
actions
25.08.2016 Household wastes are Shaft 51 area, Using of appropriate PPE: (respirators, CLOSED
scattered in the shaft 51 shaft 50 yard, Overalls, Protective gloves) Collecting,
area, shaft 50 yard, near near sorting, and putting into the waste
temporary facility for temporary containers for temporary disposal,
Contractor JV Cobra facility for providing of the housekeeping on the
Assignia personnel located Contractor JV site. It is recommended to take one
in 50 shaft yard. Cobra Assignia waste container from the site office
personnel territory and put near the temporary
located in 50 facility located in shaft 50 yard.
shaft yard.
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30.03.2017 Smoking in the tunnel. IT Inside the Collecting the rest of cigaretts existed
is strictly forbidden for tunnel in the area. New detection of CLOSED
security reasons. cigarettes in the area would involve the
Violations are found in the incompliance of this requirement
tunnel and Pictures are
attached for easier
reference.
06.04.2017 Small amounts of broken Near shaft 51, Proper collection, storage and removal CLOSED
asbestos sheets pieces are and site camp
scattered near shaft 51 storage area as
and site camp storage well.
area as well. No plastic
bags packaging, no
temporary designated
secure place storage (as
hazardous wastes), free
access for tampering by
project stakeholders
personnel
5. PART V: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
58. All fixed non-compliances were managed and closed. No pending non-compliances have been identified.
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Annexes
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Annex 1: Post construction Environmental Audit Checklist 1
Required mitigation measures Measures implemented

Comment
of enviromental impact yes partially no N/A
Site territory fenced fully x The surface affected

area totally fenced with a
metal mesh.
Topsoil placed at original location x There was no need for
this, there was hardly no
mineral soil in the
affected areas
Vegetation cover reinstated x The reinstatement works
are accomplished
satisfactorily.
Trees replanted as needed x Trees required were cut
and compensated with
revegetation
Construction waste and surplus/waste x The construction waste
soil removed completely and disposed is completely was
properly removed from the
construction site. Non-
compliance was closed.
Hazardous waste removed and x The hazardous waste
disposed properly was removed. Non-
Fuels and lubricants spills eliminated x Spills has been
eliminated
Contractor equipment and machinery x The construction
removed equipment and
machinery was removed
by the Contractor.
Demolition of camp site facilities x There was no need for

demolishing of the camp
site facilities as these
buildings were existed
on the territory before
project starts.
All temporary facilities removed and x
cleaned up
Streets with installed network x The affected streets are

reinstated to pre-construction or better fully and satisfactorily
conditions reinstated.
Post-Construction territory reinstated x The site is fully and
to pre-construction or better conditions satisfactorily reinstated.
Post-Construction Environmental Audit Checklist 2
Measures
N Activity Impacts Measure/s suggested as per Check
Implemented
1. Project site use Change of land cover, erosion Plantation and vegetation measures During the Landscape was
resulting from the construction (trees, grass etc.) construction period reinstated and area
activities The trees that are not going to be cut greeningg done.
should be protected. Less trees are going
Cut trees and trees that need to to be affected due to the change in the Trees were protected
be protected emergency exit.
Archaeological affections Verified protocol for conducted excavation During the The measure suggested
work, to ensure that any chance finds construction period
were recognized and measures were
taken to ensure they are protected and
conserved.
2. Demolition of not Exposure to Asbestos dust Asbestos containing roofing materials not During the Dismantled materials
useful causes cancer broken, removed in sealed packages and construction period stored in designated
infrastructures disposed in designated sites (under areas.
control of PIU and supervision consultant)
Other construction debris removed During the The procedure for
construction period storage and carried
removal of construction
waste
Air pollution Health and Atmospheric air test, visual controls, During the All the measures
disturbance problems checking for water spraying. noise level construction period suggested
measurement at all sites,
Machinery and
3. Use of a ventilation system
earth movement
Materials transported to site covered/
wetted down to reduce dust.
monitored and upgraded to ensure air
flows are always provided to the
workplace,
monitoring air flows for explosive gases

and atmosphere contaminants regularly,
Vibrations and noise Health and Inspection at arrival of tools and During the All the measures
disturbance problems machineries, noise measurement, used construction period suggested
hearing protection (inside tunnels and
shafts), silenced engines to achieve a
noise level not exceeding LAeq 85 dbA,
Monitoring by Georgia National

Environmental Agency include on a
quarterly basis Noise testing.
Possibility of disturbance of fauna Monitoring of the presence of bats During the No bats colonies have
(specially bats) construction period been found during and
after the construction
stages
Traffic congestion and access Checked signs which are installed to
problems control traffic to avoid traffic congestion at
streets or near sites,
Checked adequate lightening is provided
at all sites and at road diversions.
4. Waste Waste accumulation, air and soil Collect and disposal all wastes at During the Removal of construction
management of pollution designated location. Separated solid construction period waste and storage at
the solid wastes waste into hazardous, non-hazardous designated area was
(construction Health problems for hazardous and reusable waste streams and store implemented.
wastes including wastes temporarily on site in secure facilities with
hazardous weatherproof flooring, security fencing
wastes, and and access control and
domestic waste) drainage/wastewater collection system.
including 4,250.00 All personnel was trained and instructed
m3 of different in waste management practices and
types of materials procedures as a component of the
will be generated environmental induction process,
as a result of the maintained all construction sites in a
demolition cleaner, tidy and safe condition,
activities
Separated hazardous wastes and stored
temporarily on site in secure facilities with
weather proof flooring, security fencing.
Scrap metals properly stored to be sent to During the Determined the storage
designated organization for recycling construction period place of the old metal
structures and its
procedure of utilization.
Constructing Contractor shall collect all During construction All the measures
hazardous waste residuals, such as oil, period and in case suggested
solvent, material used in oil spill of accident
cleanups… and store them within
appropriate covered skips, and pass it to a
licensed operator, having environmental
permit on operation of the hazardous
wastes
5. Excavation works Spoil generation, building Disposal of the spoils into a landfill During the All the measures
(5.247,99 m3) stability impacts, damage to (transfer notes provided by the contractor) construction period suggested
community facilities, historical Monitoring of settlements and damages,
and archaeological chance finds inspection of buildings and roads around
during excavation construction sites
6. Waterproofing Possibility of water pollution Use of materials as less toxic as possible, During the All the measures
and other works monitoring of the water quality construction period suggested
with the metal
segments inside
the tunnels
7. Machinery Traffic congestion and access Providing sing advising road user that During the All the measures
movement problems construction is in progress, employment construction period suggested
outside the flag persons to control traffic at the station
worksite sites for safety reasons when construction
equipment is entering or leaving the work
area, provide sufficient lighting at night
within and in the vicinity of construction
sites
UPPER STATION AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESSES
CONCOURSE HALL
PLATFORM
TUNNELS & CROSSOVER

OPENING CEREMONY (16.10.2017)

Post Construction Environmental Audit Report
Attachment 2
Project Number: SUTIP1/C/QCBS/05(P42414/ICB/1-11)
Anaklia Coastal Improvement Project

Construction of Coastal Protection Facilities in Anaklia

PROGRAM, Tranche 1
Prepared by: Supervision Co pa y Dohwa’s Tea Leader Choi Yong Jun
Amended and Endorsed by: Nino Nadashvili, Local Environmental Consultant for ADB Projects
Municipal Development Fund (MDF), Environmental and Resettlement Unit
Tbilisi, Georgia
January, 2018
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ABBREVIATIONS
CAS Center of Archaeological Search of the Ministry of Culture
EA Executing Agency
GIS Geographical Information Systems
USIIP Urban Sector Improvement Investment Program
SEMP Site-Specific Environment Management Plan
MoE Ministry of Environmental Protection
RAP Resettlement Action Plan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 4

1.1. Program Background ............................................................................................... 4
1.2. Program Area and project overview ........................................................................ 4
1.3. Implemented Construction activities ....................................................................... 6
2. PART II: PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TEAM ...... 6
1.1. Agencies involved in investment program implementation ........................................ 6
1.2. Relationship with contractors, owner, lender etc. ...................................................... 7
3. PART III: ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT - GOALS AND METHODOLOGY .............................. 8
3.1. Audit goals and objectives ....................................................................................... 8
3.2. Methodology ........................................................................................................... 8
4. PART IV: PROJECT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT and FINDINGS ............................... 9
4.1. Environmental Management Plans .......................................................................... 9
4.2. Site Audit .................................................................................................................. 9
5. PART V– Conclusion and Recommendations .............................................................. 14
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. Program Background

1. Upgrading and improvement of local transport and transport-related infrastructure plays a significant
role in the development of Georgia infrastructure. To this effect a number of important activities have
been implemented and financed from the budget of Georgia and from other sources. Recently several
significant programs, financed through state budget, loans and grants, have been implemented with
this regard.
2. On 05 August, 2010 MFF - Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program Tranche 1 Loan and
Project agreements were signed between Georgia and Asian Development Bank. MFF-Sustainable
Urban Transport Investment Program – Tranche 1 (SUTIP T1) includes (i) Transport Infrastructure
Improvement; (ii) Institutional Capacity Development and (iii) Project Management Facility
components.
3. The program will provide efficient, reliable and affordable urban transport infrastructure and services,
thereby increase economic growth potential and competitiveness of urban communities, and improve
livelihoods of over 1.5 million people (approx. 35% of Georgian population). The program will also: (I)
improve urban, environment and communities’ access to economic opportunities and to public and
social services; (II) promote efficient and sustainable urban transportation; and (III) generate income
and employment opportunities.
4. The environment classification for Tranche 1 is Environmental Category B, as all subprojects under
SUTIP 1 were classified as category B which will not have significant irreversible or permanent
negative environmental impacts during or after construction and requires preparation of Initial
Environmental Examination (IEE). The environmental categorization of subprojects was conducted
using ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). Required environmental assessments of sub-
projects (SPs) are conducted and IEEs are prepared in accordance with Environmental Assessment
and Review Framework approved for SUTIP 1 in May, 2010 and updated in April, 2015.
1.2. Program Area and project overview

5. Sustainable Urban Transport Investment program Tranche 1 includes projects in the different
municipalities of Georgia. Program aims efficient, reliable and affordable urban infrastructure
development and service improvement. In effect, urban transport service will be improved, and the
level of different types of public and social services will be increased.
6. Among the Sustainable Urban Transport Investment program Tranche 1 there are the following
projects:
- Tbilisi Metro Line 2 and Creation of University Station;

- Anaklia coastal improvement (Phase 1)
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Anaklia coastal improvement (Phase 1) - overview
7. Government of Georgia developed the captured project for Anaklia shoreline rehabilitation and further
protection of the beaches against erosion by means of submerged hydro technical coast protecting
structures. The project aimed at Anaklia shoreline rehabilitation, restoration of the full profile of
beaches to the possible limits (which is necessary for wave breaking and suppression of its power
and assigns to the beach a function of bank protecting structure), selection of the most optimum types
and design of hydro-technical coast protecting structures.
8. Infrastructure improvement will support infrastructure investments to rehabilitate, improve and expand
the beach of Anaklia and will benefit accrue principally from the protection of land and infrastructure
from erosion and damage, the avoidance of some other costs and increasing number of tourists. For
the interventions, benefits arise from the protection of (i) rural land, (ii) houses (iii) roads and other
infrastructure. Coast protection measures need to be taken to protect the unique place and landscape.
The design of approximately 4 kilometers of coastal line will create a new and attractive tourist
destination on the Black Sea Coast, able to be the engine of the development of the region of Zugdidi,
Ganmukhuri and Anaklia.
9. Coastal protection structure of underwater breakwaters, according to project design, initially was
composed with 6 units (phase 1) constructed from 5 and 10 Ton tetrapods. The space between one
to another breakwaters units was 90m. The length of first underwater breakwater (from Enguri river
mouth to Tikori river mouth direction) is 200m, the length of the second underwater breakwater is
300m.Therefore, total length of underwater breakwater is 500m. Length of artificial nourishment is
2,300m. Amount of Sand for phase 1 is 50,000㎥. Total Width of artificial nourishment is 60m, from
beach line to land side is 40m and forward to seaside is 20m. Slope of beach line will be composed
with 1:20.
10. Initially the Construction Volume was different, but the Georgian government came to a decision to
initiate construction of a deep sea port in Anaklia close to the project site. A risk of potential overlap
of the two construction sites was apparent. Therefore the scale or even expediency of the coastal
protection project was open to question. In March 2016 the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable
Development of Georgia provided MDF with the final coordinates of the deep sea port, which
demonstrated that the port was overlapping seven breakwaters (N 3,4,5,6,7,8,and 9) out of ten
planned breakwaters (from both phase). As a result MDF took decision to remove four breakwaters
(3,4,5,6,) from the scope of work of the present contract (phase 1) and continue the works only for
the breakwaters N1 and N 2 and placing of sand on the beach part behind these breakwaters
(approximately in front of Hotels and boulevard). The rest of the works under both phases was
proposed to be cancelled, through contract amendment, as approved by the MDF Supervisory Board
per meeting N66 on 18 April 2016.
11. The construction works under Phase I started on July 24, 2013. Significant delays have been
experienced in the project implementation and mitigation measures had been taken and agreed
between the Engineer, the Contractor and MDF. The original completion date of civil works for Anaklia
Phase I, was on 24 April 2014. Since that the completion date was extended several times. MDF,
Engineer and Contractor agreed to extend the contract up to November 18, 2015; after till 30 April
2016, afterwards - up to 30 June 2016, and finally- till August 2017. After expiring official agreed
period June 30, 2016, according to the ADB’s recommendation letter, the Client and the Engineer
have discussed about the possibility to extend the Construction period till 31st of August 2017 with
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the specific conditions that Contractor has to follow. The works parts were finished on 31 August
2017. The Taking-Over Certificate was signed on 31 August 2017 as well, according to which the
total amount of Construction Performed by the Contractor is GEL 9,216,440.84
12. On 1 September 2017 the MDF Committee agreed to terminate the Contract based on mutual
agreement.
1.3. Implemented Construction activities
13. According to the statements of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia,
part of the coast protection project site falls within the coordinates of Anaklia deep-sea port
construction project area. Therefore, it was requested to consider the issue of suspending works in
this section in conformity with the current law of Georgia. Following submission of refined coordinates
of the port by the National Agency of State Property (N7/13284 of 21.03.2016), it was revealed that
seven (N3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) of ten breakwaters to be constructed under both project phases, have
fallen within the Anaklia deep-sea port project coordinates. Due to reduced work quantities,
amendments were introduced to Anaklia coast protection civil works contracts. Along with the works
for arrangement of breakwaters through placing tetrapods in the sea, the Anaklia project design also
envisaged casting concrete tetrapods and a total of 12 240 tetrapods were cast.
14. Total amount of actually produced T.T.P figures were taken from the initial construction
documentation (work records) for phase I and Phase II, by month. Actually from the beginning of the
Construction 8,612 units of 5 ton T.T.P were produced, among them for Phase I – 5,069 units and
from Phase II 3543 units of 5 ton T.T.P. Also, 3,435 units of 10 ton T.T.P for phase I were produced.
15. According to the documentary inventory, during the construction period in the sea 1,926 units of 5 ton
T.T.P are installed. (among them, phase I, underwater breakwater N6 – 578 units and N10 underwater
breakwater – 1,348 units) also 200 units of 10 ton T.T.P. for underwater breakwater N1.
2. PART II: PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TEAM
16. The MDF is the projects’ executing, implementing and disbursing agency. MDF has overall
responsibility for the projects’ management - including environmental, planning and supervision. New
Executive Director of MDF Galaktion Buadze was assigned on November 30, 2016 by the Georgian
Prime Minister’s Decree.
17. MDF is responsible for general implementation of all safeguards tasks and guarantee that potential
adverse environmental impacts arising from the Projects are minimized by implementing mitigation
measures presented in the environmental impact assessment ("EIA") or Initial Environmental
Examination (IEE), as applicable.
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18. Management of safeguards issues is carried out by the MDF through Environmental and
Resettlement Unit, established in October 2014. From that time, number of Environmental and
Resettlement team members has increased from 6 to 12 and currently consists of: Head of Unit
(Former Head of the Unit - Giga Gvelesiani has left his position in November, 2017 and currently,
Elguja Kvantchilashvili is appointed, as an acting Head), 4 environmental safeguards specialists, one
social and gender specialist, 4 resettlement specialists. There are also two ADB’s individual
Consultants – one on environmental safeguards and one on resettlement issues, who are the
members of Environmental and Resettlement Unit. Until October 2014, Environmental and
resettlement safeguards team was consisting of 3 environmental safeguards and 2 resettlement
specialists, one of which was the ADB’s national consultant on resettlement issues. Environmental
and Social Safeguards team had a Team Leader who was an advisor to Executive Director of MDF
on environmental and social safeguards issues.
19. The Environmental and Resettlement Unit is involved in addressing of environmental and social
safeguard issues throughout the entire projects’ cycles. The Environmental and Social Specialists of
the MDF, are responsible for management of the environmental and social aspects associated with
development of all donor funded projects for which MDF is the responsible Executing Agency (EA).
Local Environmental Consultant –Nino Nadashvili, was recruited in September 2015 and designated
to supervise ADB projects, review the IEEs/EIAs, EMPs, and SSEMPs of projects and carry out
supervision of the construction performance based on approved EMPs, EIAs, and environmental
standards in accordance with ADB “Safeguard Policy Statement” (2009) requirements’ and acting
Georgian Legislation.

20. As it was already mentioned above, Construction Contractor of the project is – Modern Business
Group Ltd (Azerbaijan). Construction activities were supervised by the DOHWA Engineering Co., Ltd
(Republic of South Korea). Construction Contractor company has one National Environmental
Specialist on site (Zurab Revazishvili). Environmental issues at Supervision Company were handled
by National Environmental Specialist - Revaz Gujabidze and International Environmental Consultant
Irakli Kaviladze, who were mandated to track implementation of EMP/SSEMP by contractor, reveal
any deviations from the prescribed actions, as well as identify any unexpected environmental issues,
emerged at any stage of works.
21. Construction Supervision Company was responsible for supervision of all environmental issues
during project implementation. Construction contractor was obliged to follow EMP and SSEMP good
construction practice during construction activities. All environmental issues, arising from the
construction activities were immediately brought to the attention of MDF’s environmental safeguards
team by the environmental specialists of construction and Supervision Companies’ in order to
coordinate efforts and ensure immediate mitigation of impacts, protect the environment and
safeguard the health and welfare of the local communities. The construction contractor’s
Environmental specialist responsible for implementation of EMP/SSEMP, daily environmental
monitoring and reporting.
22. Construction contractor was responsible to prepare monthly progress reports on SSEMP
implementation, which was containing information on the main types of activities carried out during
the reporting period, status of any clearances/permits/licenses which were required for carrying out
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such activities, mitigation measures applied, and any environmental issues that have emerged in
relations with suppliers, local authorities, affected communities, etc.
23. Construction Supervision Company was preparing quarterly progress reports, which covered the
implementation of the SSEMP, discrepancies from the SSEMP and list all HSE relevant incidents and
accidents that occured during the implementation.
24. MDF ensured availability of all environmental information and facilitates environmental supervision of
the projects. The MDF, through its local environmental Consultant – Nino Nadashvili, reports to the
ADB every 6 months on the status of environmental compliance of construction works by EMRs.
3. PART III: ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT - GOALS AND METHODOLOGY

3.1. Audit goals and objectives
25. This Post-Construction Environmental Audit Report is being prepared by Supervision Company
Dowha’s Team Leader Choi Yong Jun, with cooperation and assistance of MDF’s local environmental
Consultant Nino Nadashvili. The report was prepared in order .to comply with the 2009 ADB’s SPS
and Georgian legislation, including Safeguards Requirement and aims to identify past and present
concerns from the production and business activities of Project Company that related to impacts on
environment. The specific objectives of the audit can be summarized as follows:
 Determine and verify whether all environmental requirements, criteria and constraints, prescribed in
IEE, SSEMP and the Concessionaire’s Environmental Policy have been adhered to during the
construction phase.
 Determine and verify whether the mitigation actions and rehabilitation requirements contained in the
SSEMP have been appropriate and successful to prevent or control environmental pollution and/or
damage.
 Ensure that an appropriate environmental monitoring and control program exists to follow up on
mitigation and rehabilitation works completed during the construction phase.
 Ensure that appropriate environmental monitoring and control program exists for monitoring of all
environmental aspects during the operational phase.
 To identify any shortcomings in the SSEMP and EMS system implemented during the construction
phase and to recommend alterations to the EMS applicable to the operational phase.
3.2. Methodology
26. The compliance environmental audit has been done in several stages:
 At stage one so called desk-top audit was conducted and the available materials were studied. The
following documents were studied and analyzed at the given stage:
 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for the subprojects;
 EMP/SSEMPs;
 Monthly environmental monitoring reports prepared by CC; Quarterly Environmental
Reports developed by the Supervision Consultant, Bi-Annual Environmental
Monitoring Reports prepared by MDF’s local environmental Consultant;
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 Records of environmental monitoring conducted by CC, SC and MDF. It should be

noted that for the monitoring of air, noise, water and other parameters, during
measurements, standards, provided by the Decree 297/N on “Approval of norms on
environmental quality conditions” elaborated by the Minister of Labor, Health and
Social Affairs of Georgia (16. 08. 2001) were used, as mentioned decree determines
and approves quality norms of environmental conditions, in order to ensure the safe
environment for human health.
 Check of the non-compliances and their statuses.
 At stage two, meetings with the Project participants with different degrees of responsibility for
meeting the environmental requirements and monitoring were held. The meetings were organized
with the following environmental specialist:
 Environmental Specialist of the CC;
 Supervisor’s environmental specialist;
 MDF’s environmental Consultant;
 ADB’s RETA environmental Consultant.
 At stage three, visit to the site and collection of evidences was accomplished.
 Environmental monitoring started immediately after the commencement of civil works.
Environmental safeguard monitoring was performed as it was required in the
SSEMP/EMP.
4. PART IV: PROJECT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT and FINDINGS
4.1. Environmental Management Plans
27. IEEs, including EMPs, were integral parts of the contracts and their implementation was mandatory
for contactors. Contractor Company, as it was mentioned above, was submitting monthly progress
reports to supervisor Company Dohwa and MDF. Monthly report included chapter on environmental
performance. Consultant Company Dohwa prepared quarterly environmental report and submits to
MDF on progress of the environmental management plan.
28. Following the award of the contract and prior to construction commencing the Contractor has
reviewed the EMP and developed this into a detailed Site‐Specific Environmental Management Plan
(SSEMP) that amplifies the conditions established in the EMP that are specific for the project, the
tasks involved and schedule of construction activities. The draft version of SSEMP was prepared by
the Contractor and sent to Supervision Consultant (SC) for endorsement in June 2014.
29. SSEMP for phase I has been updated by the Consultant Company and updated document was
presented to the MDF in June, 2015. Updated document has been further reviewed and commented
for improvement by the MDF’s Local environmental Consultant and ADB's RETA8663 National
Environmental Consultant.
4.2. Site Audit

30. Monitoring measures for Anaklia Coastal Improvement project included construction site supervision,
verification of permits, monitoring of compliance of the contractor performance and specific
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monitoring of environmental impacts like noise, dust, sea water quality, soil contamination, sea
biodiversity, landscape structure, construction waste, radiation, flora and fauna, water pollution and
air emissions, etc conducted by Contractor’s and Engineer’s environmental management specialists.
31. During reporting period no construction works have been implemented.
32. There were no protected areas, wetlands, mangroves, or estuaries or archeological/cultural heritage
within the project area. There was no land acquisition and resettlement issues involved. The nearest
residential house was located in 300-400m distance from the working yard. In order to limit soil
disturbance, the access to the site was limited to construction workers and the site was fenced.
33. Final environmental audit was conducted by Supervision Company’s Dohwa’s Team Leader Choi
Yong Jun in December, 2017 using post-construction environmental audit checklist (see filled up
checklist in Annex 2). Site inspection has been implemented at the camp site and tetrapords storing
areas.
34. No adverse environmental impacts related to the construction works were noted or observed within
the site audit.
Worker Camps
35. The potential impacts related to the construction and operation of the camp could be summarized as
potential damage of topsoil, contamination related to fuel storage and fueling operations, waste
management, wastewater and sanitation.
36. Buildings existing at the camp site are still on place, as defect liability period is not completed yet.
Also, tetrapods are still stored at the camp and its nearby areas and watchmen/guard is permanently
on camp site.
37. There are no activities at the camp site, but considering the Defect liability period, Contractor has to
keep the offices there during the defect liability period - until September 2018.
Waste management
38. At construction site, produced waste was stored at special storing areas designated for hazardous,
domestic and construction waste storage. The part of construction waste (inert materials) was used
by contactor for secondary meanings. Regarding the hazardous waste, such as oil contaminated
towels or oil contaminated soil, Contractor was accumulating them separately in special containers.
Hazardous waste was removed from construction site by authorized personal only in accordance with
safety regulations.
39. Contractor Company had relevant contracts with licensed companies for proper management and
final disposal of waste. Construction company had signed contracts with following companies for
waste removal. For hazardous waste: Ltd “Sanitari” (contract N2911-13) and “Sandasuptaveba”; For
domestic waste: an agreement with Zugdidi municipality; Construction waste: “Georgian Solid waste
management company”. All contracts are already provided by previous EMRs.
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Monitoring of air, noise, sea water
Noise
40. The plan of transportation routes and timing were agreed with local Municipality and patrol police
since the project has started. Wheels and undercarriage of haul trucks were checked and fixed to
maintain good vehicle condition not to make any noise and not to disturbed residential people, even
though there are no residential people within 1km range.
41. Drivers were informed to limit speed to 20-25 km/h to avoid use of horn in the town. Local population
was informed about project works. The Contractor was working during night time to catch up schedule
but according to supervisor’s instruction, materials were transported during the day time. According
to the works schedule, not more than 5-6 trucks were working at the same time and the noise created
from them were not exceeding the limitation.
Air Quality
42. Dust was controlled through watering the access roads where driving could easily generate dust.
During the transportation of contraction material, the trucks were covered with special tarpaulins or
other cover means to avoid spreading of fine aggregated material in the air and although, the
transportation of materials were carried out by initially selected and determined routs and the speed
of the trucks are limited. Wheels and undercarriage of haul trucks were clean and washed prior to
leaving construction site.
Sea Water quality and sea water turbidity
43. Marine works for excavation and placing stones for leveling bottom of the sea preparing for placing
TTP, have been carried out with extreme care from point of view spills, water turbidity, labor safety,
taking into consideration EMP and SSEMP requirements and regulations. Vehicles fueling place
were located approximately 300 m far from sea shore, adequate lining of the ground by concrete and
confinement of possible operation and emergency spills are provided.
44. Regular check-up and inspection was implementing for monitoring of sea water quality and sea water
turbidity. During marine works - dredging, stone filling - works were monitored by the contractor’s
environmental specialist was visually controlling sea water turbidity level, making test checks in every
4 hours. In case if the turbidity measured during marine works at a distance of 250 meters from the
point of works exceeds the background turbidity by more than 250mg/l the Contractor was instructed
to take suitable measures to reduce the turbidity. No deviations from the standards have been
identified during measuring.
Tetrapods
45. In connection with possible utilization of remaining tetrapods, the “State Construction Company”
LTD has applied to the MDF requesting consideration of the issue of transferring the remaining 5-
10 tn. tetrapods located in Anaklia to their company for their utilization under Sarpi-Kvariati shoreline
(Cape Kalandere section) coast protection structure rehabilitation project. The MDF considered the
named issue and by the follow-up letter expressed readiness to transfer the requested tetrapods to
the company.
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46. In their Aide Memoire of March 2017, the ADB states that they do not object to the suggestion of
the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia regarding possible utilization
of the remaining tetrapods for implementation of coastal protection activities in other erodible
sections of the Black Sea coastline.
Photos:
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The storage area of TTP in Anklia
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5. PART V– Conclusion and Recommendations
47. As it was mentioned above, the “State Construction Company” LTD has applied to the MDF
requesting consideration of the issue of transferring the remaining 5-10 tn. tetrapods located in
Anaklia to their company for their utilization under Sarpi-Kvariati shoreline (Cape Kalandere section)
coast protection structure rehabilitation project. The MDF considered the named issue and by the
follow-up letter expressed readiness to transfer the requested tetrapods to the company.
48. Tetrapods officially have been transferred to the MRDI and from them to the State Construction
Company in December, 2017.
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Annex 1 - Monitoring Methodology

Table 1: Environmental Monitoring Plan
Object of Control/Samp Entity responsible

Technique Frequency/Time Target
Monitoring ling Point for Monitoring
1 2 3 4 5 6
Atmospheric Business yard,  Visual The monitoring of the Atmospheric  Ensuring Construction
air control Air quality is been carried out by compliance with the Contractor
Construction  Technical contractor environmental specialist on established quality
sites check-up every day basis and by supervising norms of ambient air
of quality;
environmental specialist. During the
machinery  Minimizing the
. transportation operations, in dry impact on the
 Laborator weather on a periodic basis, technical population health;
y Checks check-up of machinery before works,  Ensuring the
every tree during the installation of underwater personnel’s safety.
month. breakwater. Laboratory test are taken
in every three month. During this
period no problems has been detected.
Noise Business yard  Control; Monitoring of the construction  Ensuring Construction

 Measuring; process noise level is been carried compliance with Contractor
Construction  Technical out by contractor environmental health and safety
sites check-up of specialist on every day basis and by norms;
machinery. supervising environmental specialist.  Minimizing the
The nearest Regular control (particularly during population
receptor much “noisy” operations); disturbance;
15

1 2 3 4 5 6
(residential Measuring (In case of grievance)  Ensuring

houses) During this period no grievance or comfortable
problems has been detected. ; working conditions
Technical check-up of machinery for the workforce.
before works. The nearest receptor
(residential houses) is approximately
400-500 m away from construction
site, drivers are maintaining the safe
speed limits 30 kph on main roads
and 10 kph on construction site,
there for no noise complains has
been detected.
16

1 2 3 4 5 6
Soil Construction  Visual Monitoring of the construction  Preserving the soil Construction
camp - control; process soil mitigation level is been stability and quality; Contractor
Material and  Supervision carried out by contractor  Minimizing the
over the environmental specialist on every impact on other
waste storage
waste day basis and by supervising receptors depending
areas; environmental specialist.
managemen on the soil quality
Construction t; Regular check-up; (vegetation cover,
sites  laboratory Inspection after completion of holiday-makers,
control over works; etc.).
the soil Laboratory control – as necessary (in
quality; case of oil spills). Material and
 Technical waste storage areas are indicated and
check-up of isolated. During this period no
machinery. problems has been detected.
Increased Sites in the sea  Visual  Maintaining Construction

seawater where the sand control; ichthyofauna and Contractor
turbidity removed  Turbidity Monitoring of the Increased seawater microphytes.
analysis. turbidity level is been carried out by
during the contractor environmental specialist
seabed on every day basis and by supervising
treatment and environmental specialist. Permanent
visual control; Identifying the degree
17

1 2 3 4 5 6
from the of turbidity through analysis (in

seabed is to be every 4 hrs. During the work). Upon
placed. intensive commencement of works in
the sea, water testing has been
conducted together with turbidity
control, which should be constantly
ongoing. During this period of time
no increased seawater turbidity has
been detected.
Underground Construction  Visual Monitoring of the underground  Guaranteed Construction

water camp - control of water mitigation level is been carried protection of the Contractor
Material and soil quality; out by contractor environmental underground water
waste storage  Laboratory specialist on every day basis and by quality.
control of supervising environmental
areas; specialist.Regular check-up;
soil quality
Construction (in case of Laboratory control as necessary (in
sites spills); case of oil spills). Material and
 Technical waste storage, Gas station areas are
Gas station check-up of indicated and isolated. During this
machinery. period no problems or oil spills has
been detected
18

1 2 3 4 5 6
Surface Construction  Visual Monitoring of the Surface water  Protecting the Construction
water: the ground control; mitigation level is been carried out water quality in Contractor
Black Sea,  Supervisi by contractor environmental the river;
the rivers Business yard on over specialist On every day basis and by  Reducing the
the waste supervising environmental specialist impact on the
Kitori and Regular check-up and inspection;
managem receptors (water
Enguri ent and Laboratory control – as necessary (in biodiversity, etc.)
sanitary case of oil spills).Sea water depending on the
condition Laboratory test are taken in every river water
s. three month. During this period no quality.
 Surface problems has been detected
water
laboratory
control.
Negative Construction  Visual Monitoring of the negative visual  No dissatisfied Construction
visual camp - control; impact has been carried out by population; Contractor
impact Material and  Supervision contractor environmental specialist  No dissatisfied
over the on every day basis and by pedestrians.
waste storage
waste supervising environmental specialist
areas;Construc Regular check-up and inspection;
managemen
tion sites t and After completion of works. During
sanitary this period no problems has been
conditions. detected
19

1 2 3 4 5 6
Waste Business yard  Visual Monitoring of waste management  Protecting soil and Construction
and/oe control of issues has been carried out by water quality; Contractor
adjacent area; the area; contractor environmental specialist  Reducing the risk of
 Control on every day basis and by negative visual
over the supervising environmental specialist. impact;
waste Regular check-up and inspection;  No dissatisfied
managemen After completion of works. population.
t. Construction waste is been
accumulated on construction site in
special isolated areas divided by
hazardous, domestic and
construction waste. Construction
company has signed contract with
the companies for waste removal.
the waste is been removed from
construction site buy authorized
personal only in accordance of
safety regulations
Labor safety Working  Inspection; Monitoring of the labor safety issues  Ensuring Construction
ground.  Availability has been carried out by contractor compliance with Contractor
of personal environmental specialist on every day health and safety
protection basis and by supervising norms;
equipment environmental specialist. Before the  Avoiding/minimizin
and periodic works;Periodic control during the g traumatism.
control over works. 
their good
20

1 2 3 4 5 6
maintenanc
e;
 Control
over the
meeting the
requirement
s for labor
safety.
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Annex 2: Post construction Environmental Audit Checklist 1
Required mitigation measures Measures implemented

Comment
of enviromental impact yes partially no N/A
Site territory fenced fully x The surface affected

area totally fenced with a
metal mesh.
Topsoil placed at original location x There was no need for
this, there was hardly no
mineral soil in the
affected areas
Vegetation cover reinstated x
Construction waste and surplus/waste x The construction waste

soil removed completely and disposed is completely was
properly removed from the
construction site. Non-
Hazardous waste removed and x The hazardous waste
disposed properly was removed.
Fuels and lubricants spills eliminated x Spills has been
eliminated
Contractor equipment and machinery x The construction
removed equipment and
machinery was removed
by the Contractor.
Demolition of camp site facilities x Camp site facilities are
still on place until
completion of defect
liability period
(September, 2018).
Tetrapods x Unused Tetrapods are
stored at project area. In
connection with possible
utilization of remaining
tetrapods, the “State
Construction Company”
LTD has applied to the
MDF requesting
22
consideration of the issue

of transferring the
remaining 5-10 tn.
tetrapods located in
Anaklia to their company
for their utilization under
Sarpi-Kvariati shoreline
(Cape Kalandere
section) coast protection
structure rehabilitation
project. The MDF
considered the named
issue and by the follow-
up letter expressed
readiness to transfer the
requested tetrapods to
the company. This issue
is agreed with ADB.
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Environmental Monitoring Report

GEO: Sustainable Urban Transport Investment

Loan Number: 2655-GEO (SF)

Reporting period: July-December, 2017

GEORGIA: GEORGIAN SUSTAINABLE URBAN TRANSPORT INVESTMENT

(Financed by the Asian Development Bank)

ADB Asian Development Bank

EARF Environmental Assessment and Review Framework

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EIP Environmental Impact Permit

EMP Environmental Management Plan

EPSM Engineering Procurement and Construction Management

GoG Government of Georgia

SUTIP Georgian Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program

IEE Initial Environmental Examination

MDF Municipal Development Fund

MFF Multi-tranche Financing Facility

MoENRP Ministry of Environmental and Natural Resources Protection

MoRDI Ministry of Regional Development & Infrastructure

SSEMP Site-Specific Environmental Management Plan

1. PART I. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 4

1.1. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 4

1.2. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS’ PROGRESS DURING THE

2. PART II: PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

2.1. AGENCIES INVOLVED IN INVESTMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION ........... 10

2.2. RELATIONSHIP WITH CONTRACTORS, OWNER, LENDER ETC. ................ 11

3. PART II: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ................................................................. 13

4. PART III: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ............................................................. 20

4.1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, SITE-SPECIFIC

4.2. SITE INSPECTION AND AUDITS ...................................................................................... 22

4.3. NON-COMPLIANCE NOTICES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS......................... 23

4.4. ACTIONS TAKEN TO REFLECT THE FINDINGS OF ADB MISSION DURING

5. PART IV – ACTION PLAN FOR THE NEXT PERIOD.................................................... 24

ANNEX 1: MONITORING DATA ....................................................................................................... 18

ANNEX 2: IMPLEMENTATION REPORT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

1.1. Preliminary Information

1. Upgrading and improvement of local transport and transport-related infrastructure plays a

2. On 05 August, 2010 MFF - Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program Tranche 1

4. The environment classification for Tranche 1 is Environmental Category B, as all

5. Sustainable Urban Transport Investment program Tranche 1 includes several projects in

6. Among the Sustainable Urban Transport Investment program Tranche 1 subprojects,

- Tbilisi Metro Line 2 and Creation of University Station;

Tbilisi Metro extension project – overview

10. The project was divided into two main assignments:

- Delisi Station (total length 131 m, P.K. 56+00);

17. Post-Construction Environmental Audit has already conducted by the Supervision

Anaklia coastal improvement project (Phase 1) - overview

21. Infrastructure improvement will support infrastructure investments to rehabilitate, improve

22. Coastal protection structure of underwater breakwaters, according to project design,

Anaklia coastal improvement project (Phase 1) – N/A

Civil works at Tbilisi Metro extension subproject

1.2.1 Civil Works

 Waterproofing and drainage – Civil Works

1.2.2. Installation works

 Waterproofing and Drainage – Installation Works

 Communication and Signaling:

2. PART II: PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

2.1. Agencies involved in investment program implementation

2.2. Relationship with contractors, owner, lender etc.

Tbilisi Metro extension project

- Weekly site inspections using check-lists based on SEMP;

Anaklia coastal improvement project

Gujabidze and International Environmental Consultant Irakli Kaviladze, who were

3. PART II: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING