Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project (IRCDP) Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP) for Initial ‘Front Runner’ Roads Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) Volume III Draft Final Report June 2021 Table of Contents List of Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................... vi Chapter 1: Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1 1.1. Background ........................................................................................................................... 1 1.2. Non-Compliance with E&S intruments ................................................................................... 3 1.3. Monitoring and Reporting Requirements ............................................................................... 4 Chapter 2: CESGPs and ESMPs prepared for front runner roads of IRCDP ............................... 6 2.1. ESMP of SR 01 - Passaramulla Denagama Nelliwala Road .................................................. 8 1. Introduction: ................................................................................................................................... 10 2. Road Rehabilitation ........................................................................................................................ 10 3. Right of Way.................................................................................................................................... 10 4. Project Implementing Agency........................................................................................................ 10 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits ............................................................................. 11 6. Screening Methodology .................................................................................................................. 11 2.2. ESMP of SR 02 - Welekumbura Seethgala Udakandawatta Kowulketiya Road ............... 45 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 47 2. Road Rehabilitation ........................................................................................................................ 47 3. Right of Way.................................................................................................................................... 47 4. Project Implementing Agency........................................................................................................ 47 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits ............................................................................. 48 6. Screening Methodology .................................................................................................................. 48 7. Screening of Social Impacts ........................................................................................................... 49 2.3. ESMP of SR 03 - Pabahinna Kinchigune road...................................................................... 85 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 87 2. Road Rehabilitation ........................................................................................................................ 87 3. Right of Way.................................................................................................................................... 87 4. Project Implementing Agency: ...................................................................................................... 87 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits ............................................................................. 88 6. Screening Methodology .................................................................................................................. 88 7. Screening of Social Impacts ........................................................................................................... 89 2.4. ESMP of SR 04 – Wikiliya Pansala Road ............................................................................ 123 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 125 2. Road Rehabilitation: ..................................................................................................................... 125 3. Right of Way.................................................................................................................................. 125 4. Project Implementing Agency...................................................................................................... 125 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits: .......................................................................... 126 ii 6. Screening Methodology ................................................................................................................ 126 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 126 2.5. ESMP of SR 05 - Kumaragama Randola Road (3.4km) .................................................... 162 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 164 2. Road Rehabilitation ...................................................................................................................... 164 3. Right of Way.................................................................................................................................. 164 4. Project Implementing Agency...................................................................................................... 164 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits ........................................................................... 165 6. Screening Methodology ................................................................................................................ 165 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 166 2.6. ESMP of SR 06 – Berenduwa - Banagala - Kempanawatta - Batewela Road .................. 199 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 201 2. Road Rehabilitaton ....................................................................................................................... 201 3. Right of Way.................................................................................................................................. 201 4. Project Implementing Agency...................................................................................................... 202 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits ........................................................................... 202 6. Screening Methodology ................................................................................................................ 202 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 203 2.7. ESMP of SR07 – Dambuluwana Galathura Road .............................................................. 239 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 241 2. Road Rehabilitation ...................................................................................................................... 241 3. Right of Way.................................................................................................................................. 241 4. Project Implementing Agency...................................................................................................... 241 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits ........................................................................... 242 6. Screening Methodology ................................................................................................................ 242 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 243 2.8. ESMP of SR08 – Devipahala - Deraniyagala Road............................................................. 278 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 280 2. Road Rehabilitation ...................................................................................................................... 280 3. Right of Way.................................................................................................................................. 280 4. Project Implementing Agency...................................................................................................... 281 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits ........................................................................... 281 6. Screening Methodology ................................................................................................................ 281 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 282 2.9. ESMP of SR09 – Erathna - Thundola Road ........................................................................ 319 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 321 iii 2. Road Rehabilitation ...................................................................................................................... 321 3. Right of Way.................................................................................................................................. 321 4. Project Implementing Agency...................................................................................................... 321 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits ........................................................................... 322 6. Screening Methodology ................................................................................................................ 322 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 323 2.10. ESMP of SR 10 – Guruluwana - Ekneligoda Road ........................................................... 361 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 363 2. Road Rehabilitation ...................................................................................................................... 363 3. Right of Way.................................................................................................................................. 363 4. Project Implementing Agency...................................................................................................... 363 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits ........................................................................... 364 6. Screening Methodology ................................................................................................................ 364 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 364 2.11. ESMP of SR 11 – Illukwatta Rathganga Road.................................................................. 405 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 407 2. Road Rehabilitation: ..................................................................................................................... 407 3. Right of Way.................................................................................................................................. 407 4. Project Implementing Agency...................................................................................................... 407 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits ........................................................................... 408 6. Screening Methodology ................................................................................................................ 408 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 408 2.12. ESMP of SR 12 - Dehenakanda Road ................................................................................ 445 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 447 2. Road Rehabilitation ...................................................................................................................... 447 3. Right of Way.................................................................................................................................. 447 4. Project Implementing Agency...................................................................................................... 447 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits ........................................................................... 448 6. Screening Methodology ................................................................................................................ 448 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 448 2.13. ESMP of SR 13 - Iddamalgoda Sunderland via Moragala Road .................................... 485 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 487 2. Road Rehabilitation ...................................................................................................................... 487 3. Right of Way.................................................................................................................................. 487 4. Project Implementing Agency...................................................................................................... 487 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits ........................................................................... 488 iv 6. Screening Methodology ................................................................................................................ 488 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 489 2.14. ESMP of SR 15 - Paper mill road from Kubugoda Ara junction to Thalawa road Road ........................................................................................................................................................ 526 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) ................................................................. 527 of ......................................................................................................................................................... 527 (4.15km) ............................................................................................................................................. 527 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 529 2.15. ESMP of SR 16 - Kubugoda Ara - Udagama Road .......................................................... 561 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 563 2. Road Rehabilitation ...................................................................................................................... 563 3. Right of Way.................................................................................................................................. 563 4. Project Implementing Agency...................................................................................................... 563 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits ........................................................................... 564 6. Screening Methodology ................................................................................................................ 564 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 565 2.16. CESGP of SR 17 a & b - Hingura Ara Old Road & Road to Hingura Ara Village Road ........................................................................................................................................................ 599 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 603 2.17. CESGP of SR 18 Road from Hingura Ara to Ketagal Ara .............................................. 634 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 638 Appendix 1 - Photograghs ofRoad from Hingura Ara to Ketagal Ara ........................................ 645 2.18. CESGP of SR 19 Kalagedi Ara Nuge Cross Road ............................................................ 665 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 668 Appendix 1 - Photograghs of road from Kalagedi Ara Nuge cross Road .................................... 675 2.19. ESMP of SR 20 - Chandrika Wewa Outer Circular Road................................................... 697 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 699 2. Road Rehabilitation ...................................................................................................................... 699 3. Right of Way.................................................................................................................................. 699 4. Project Implementing Agency...................................................................................................... 699 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits ........................................................................... 700 6. Screening Methodology ................................................................................................................ 700 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 700 Appendix 1- Photograghs of Chandrika Wewa Outer Circular Road ......................................... 708 2.20. CESGP of SR 21 - 100 Mile Post BosigirigamaThalagahawela via Galwanguwa Road ... 738 Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGP) ...................................................... 739 v of ......................................................................................................................................................... 739 SR 21– 100 Mile Post BosigirigamaThalagahawela via Galwanguwa Road (4.4km) ................. 739 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 742 2.21. CESGP of SR 22 - 13 Bund Road from 99 Junction ............................................................. 768 Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGP) ...................................................... 769 of ......................................................................................................................................................... 769 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 771 2.22. CESGP of SR 23 - Udawalawa to Kolambage Ara via Adaluwa road ................................ 799 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 802 Annex 1- Photographs of Udawalawa to Kolambage Ara via Adaluwa Road ............................ 809 2.23. CESGP of SR 24 - Kolambageara to Bibilegama Yaya Road .............................................. 830 Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGP) ...................................................... 831 of ......................................................................................................................................................... 831 (2.6km) ............................................................................................................................................... 831 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 833 Appendix 1- Photographs of Kolabage Ara to Bibilegama Yaya Road ....................................... 839 1. Preamble .................................................................................................................................... 843 2.24. ESMP of SR 25 - 2nd Mile post to Guruara Galawanguwa Road ........................................ 859 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 863 Appendix 1- Photographs of 2nd Mile post to Guruara Galwanguwa Road ................................ 870 Appendix 2-Location Map ............................................................................................................... 873 2.25. CESGP of SR 26 - Balagara Junction to Kachchigala Ara Lake Road .............................. 895 7. Screening of Social Impacts ......................................................................................................... 898 Chapter 3: Design Drawings ............................................................................................................ 929 Annexes .............................................................................................................................................. 930 Annex I: Terms of Reference for Recruitment of Contractor Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO) .......................................................................................................... 930 Annex II: Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Borrow Pits ..................................................... 931 Annex III: Detailed Method for Control of Erosion Contract During Construction Phase .. 933 Annex IV: National level stakeholder consultation.................................................................... 936 Annex V: Design Drawings .............................................................................................................. 938 List of Abbreviations vi ARAP Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan CBO Community Based Organization CEA Central Environmental Authrority CESGP Code of Environmental and Social Good Practices DOI Department of Irrigation EPL Environmental Protection License ESDD Environmental and Social Development Division ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plans ESSO Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer FFPO Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance FO Forest Ordinance GBV Gender Based Violance GRC Greavance Redress Committee GRM Greavance Redress Mechanism GSMB Geological Survey and Mines Bureau IML Insustrial Mining License IRCDP Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project LA Local Authority LHS Side Hand Side NBRO National Building Research Organization NGO Non - Government Organization NWSDB National Water Suppy and Drainage Board PCR Physical Cultural Resource PHI Public Health Inspector PIU Project Implementation Unit PMU Project Management Unit PPE Personnel Protective Equipment PRDA Provincial Road Development Authotity PS Pradeshiya Sabha RDA Road Development Authority RHS Right Hand Side ROW Right of Way SLT Sri Lanka Telecome TOR Terms of Reference UC Urban Council vii Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1. Background Sri Lanka is a country located in the South East region of Asia. The road infrastructure of a country plays a significant role in its economic development which is common for Sri Lanka as well. At present the country has about 12,000 kilometres of national Class A and B roads and more than a million km’s of Class C, D and E roads in rural level connecting town centres and villages to the national level Class A and B roads. However, many of these roads have passed their economic life and are in dilapidated condition which requires rehabilitation and improvement to cater to the continuously growing traffic needs of the country. Roads are considered the main mode of transportation in the country, in which the current policy plan under the present government of Sri Lanka aims to develop the road system constructing new expressways and rehabilitating existing roads mainly to improve the socio economic conditions of the country. The Road Development Authority (RDA) of the Ministry of Highways has a major role in implementing this policy plan. In these perspectives, in addition to the rehabilitation and maintainance of National Road Network and maintainance of three Expressways already in its purview, RDA was entrusted to develop 100,000 km of rural roads going beyond developing new Expressways lined up in the future. The Ministry of Highways and the RDA had negotiations with the World Bank for obtaining funding for the Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) for the rehabilitation of part of the Class C, D and E rural level roads in the country. In the appraisal stage, 22 rural level roads which are currently under the governance of local authorities i.e. Provincial Councils (Provincial Road Development Authority), Urban Counicls, and Pradeshiya Sabha (subordinate divisons of Provincial council) in the Ratnapura district of the Sabaragamuwa Province were selected as the front runner roads, out of more than 3000kms to be developed under IRCDP in the Sabaragamuwa Province. Bidding wil be done in clusters of several roads per each contract and proper ESMP/CESGP associated with the road links being bid will be included in the bid documents. Figure 1.1 shows the locations of the roads selected from the Ratnapura District. Rural level roads selected as the front runner roads are as follows. 1 Table 1.1: Roads selected as front runners Road Road Name Local Authority Code SR1 Passaramulla Denagama Nelliwala Road Sabaragamuwa PRDA SR2 Welekumbura Seethgala Udakandawatta Kowlketiya Road Sabaragamuwa PRDA SR3 Pambahinna Kinchigune Road Balangoda PS SR4 Wikiliya Pansala Road Balangoda PS SR5 Kumaragama Randola Road Balangoda PS SR6 Berenduwa - Banagoda - Kempanawatta - Batewela Road Pelmadulla PS and Ratnapura PS SR7 Dambuluwana - Galathura Road Sabaragamuwa PRDA SR8 Devipahala Deraniyagala Road Sabaragamuwa PRDA SR10 Guruluwana Ekneligoda Road PRDA SR11 Ilukwatta Rathgaga Road Ratnapura PS SR12 Dehenakanda Road Sabaragamuwa PRDA SR15 Paper mill road from Kubugoda Ara junction to Thalawa Road Embilipitiya PS SR17(a) Hingura Ara Old Road Sabaragamuwa PRDA SR17(b) Road to Hingura Ara Village Sabaragamuwa PRDA SR18 Road From Higura Ara to Ketagal Ara Sabaragamuwa PRDA SR19 Kalagedi Ara Nuge Cross Road Embilipitiya UC SR21 100 mile post Bosirigama Thalagahawela Via Galwanguwa Road Embilipitiya PS SR22 13 Bund Road from 99 Junction Embilipitiya PS SR23 Udawalawa to Kolambage Ara via Adaluwa Road Embilipitiya PS SR24 Kolambage Ara to Babilegama yaya Road Embilipitiya PS SR25 2 nd Mile Post to Guru Ara Galawanguwa Road Embilipitiya PS & Sabaragamuwa PRDA SR26 Balagara Junction to Kachchigala Ara lake Road Embilipitiya PS PRDA – Provincial Road Development Authority, UC – Urban Council, PS – Pradeshiya Sabha 2 In compliance with the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) of IRCDP, above listed roads were screened for environmental and social impacts and based on the level of potential environmental and social impacts and risks, and the roads were categorized in to “Low Risk” and “Moderate Risk” categories. The implementation of these two categories of road projects will be guided by a Code of Environmental and Social Good Practices (CESGP) and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP) developed for each road project to ensure that any adverse environmental and social impacts and risks are avoided, minimized or mitigated. Road projects with ‘low risk’ will be guided by CESGPs while their counterpart ‘moderate risk’ projects will follow the ESMPs. This Volume III of the ESMF includes the respective E&S instrument i.e. CESGP or ESMP prepared for each of the front runner roads identified. The Volume also incorporates the environmental and social screening checklists prepared for individual road projects and the summary outcomes of stakeholder consultations conducted during the screening process. 1.2. Non-Compliance with E&S intruments As mentioned, CESGP and ESMP present good practices to be implemented to ensure that any adverse environmental and social impacts and risks are avoided, minimized, or mitigated. Therefore, these documents form part of the Contract, and the prescriptions detailed in the CESGP/ESMP are mandatory in nature and also contractually binding with the parties stated in the instrument. The Contractor is advised to carefully consider the relevant requirements stated under item “Pre- construction and design phase” and “Construction phase” of CESGP/ESMP when preparing the proposal. In case the Contractor fails to implement the CESGP/ESMP recommendations after informing in writing, the Engineer shall take whatever actions it is deemed necessary to ensure that the CESGP/ESMP is properly implemented. If the Contractor still fails to comply with the particular requirements, the Engineer shall impose a penalty and take actions to arrange appropriate remedial measures to rectify the impact as given below. The Engineer shall be responsible for conducting compliance monitoring of the CESGP/ESMP implementation during the project period and conducting site visits and liaising with the Contractor to ensure compliance on site. On observations of serious and minor noncompliance (chemical spills, gross misconduct or lapses on multiple areas as per this code of conduct etc.), as determined by the project Engineer and confirmed by the RDA’s Environmental and Social Unit, noncompliance issues immediate rectification should be made within the given time period by the Engineer, these include impacts such as spills and accidents that cause serious risks to the community, injuries and/or death to any persons, structural damage to any properties or vehicles due to accidents and Contractor negligence. If the contractor fails to comply with the requirements after giving a reasonable time to attend/rectify, the Engineer shall recommend the RDA to suspend the whole or any part of the particular construction activity until proper mitigation measures are taken to a level acceptable to the Engineer. If the contractor continues to fail to take satisfactory action 3 within next 14 days from the date of suspension, the Engineer/RDA shall immediately take action to get the service completed through a third party and the entire cost incurred shall be recovered from any amount payable to the Contractor . The contractor must take every effort to avoid cases of sexual exploitation abuse or harassment (SEAH) and gender-based violence (GBV) associated with contract workers. If those incidents are recorded frequently the Engineer shall take suitable measures to remove the suspects from the construction site after a comprehensive inquiry. All final payments shall be subject to a final evaluation and closure report of the CESGP/ESMP implementation which shall be prepared by the Engineer prior to the Contractors complete demobilization from the Site. Any requirement under the contract should be fulfilled by the Contractor. If not, that may be corrected through other means at the Contractor’s cost or take measures to terminate the Contract shall be taken by the Employer. 1.3. Monitoring and Reporting Requirements The Contractor shall recruit an Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO) who acts as the representative of the Contractor for environmental and social (E & S) management. The Terms of Reference (TOR) of the ESSO is presented in Annex I of this document. ESSO shall maintain a report of ESMP/CESGP compliance via photo documentation of implementation, issues and impacts identified during construction and report on how the Contractor has complied with the E & S management measures in place for this project as per this document. The written report to the Engineer shall be submitted monthly via the use of photographs and written documentation as part if project progress reports or as agreed with the Engineer. 4 Figure 1.1: Geographical spread of the front runner roads in the Ratnapura District 5 Chapter 2: CESGPs and ESMPs prepared for front runner roads of IRCDP Table 2.1 shows the risk classification for each road project and the E&S instruments i.e. CESGP or ESMP that would guide the project implementation. Table 2.1: Risk classification and safeguards instruments for front runner roads Road Road Name Length Risk E&S Instrument Code (km) classification SR1 Passaramulla Denagama 4.0 Moderate ESMP Nelliwala Road SR2 Welekumbura Seethgala 8.1 Moderate ESMP Udakanda Deiyangewatta Kowlketiya Road SR3 Pambahinna Kinchigune Road 2.8 Moderate ESMP SR4 Wikiliya Pansala Road 2.1 Moderate ESMP SR5 Kumaragama Randola Road 3.4 Moderate ESMP SR6 Berenduwa - Banagoda - 4.0 Moderate ESMP Kempanawatta - Batewela Road SR7 Dambuluwana - Galathura Road 2.0 Moderate ESMP SR8 Devipahala Deraniyagala Road 5.6 Moderate ESMP SR10 Guruluwana Ekneligoda Road 3.6 Moderate ESMP SR11 Ilukwatta Rathgaga Road 2.82 Moderate ESMP SR12 Dehenakanda Road 12.1 Moderate ESMP SR15 Paper mill road from Kubugoda 4.15 Moderate ESMP Ara junction to Thalawa Road SR17(a) Hingura Ara Old Road 1.1 Low CESGP SR17(b) Road to Hingura Ara Village 1.7 Low SR18 Road From Higura Ara to 1.45 Low CESGP Ketagal Ara SR19 Kalagedi Ara Nuge Cross Road 1.0 Low CESGP SR21 100 mile post Bosirigama 4.4 Low CESGP Thalagahawela Via Galwanguwa Road SR22 13 Bunt Road from 99 Junction 1.4 Low CESGP SR23 Udawalawa to Kolmabage Ara 1.8 Low CESGP via Adaluwa Road SR24 Kolambage Ara to Babilegama 2.6 Low CESGP yaya Road SR25 2 nd Mile Post to Guru Ara 4.4 Moderate ESMP Galawanguwa road SR26 Balagara Junction to 2.1 Low CESGP Kachchigala Ara lake Road 6 7 2.1. ESMP of SR 01 - Passaramulla Denagama Nelliwala Road 8 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 01 - Passaramulla Denagama Nelliwala Road (4km) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Draft Final Report June 2021 9 Background Passaramulla Denagama Nelliwala Road Road length: 4.0Km Coordinates: Starting Point 6°42'0.64"N, 80°43'50.77"E End Point 6°37'37.31"N, 80°43'13.11"E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Imbulpe EE Division: Pellmadulla GN Divisions: Amuwathugoda , Alakolaella 1. Introduction: Imbulpe Passramulla Nelliwala Road starts from Colombo – Rathnapura – Wellawaya – Batticaloa (A004) Road. However, the 4km section of the road selected for the development starts after 2km. The road provides access to Olugantota – Pinnawala – Bogawanthalawa (B339) road.This road is under the custody of Provincial Road Development Authority (PRDA), Sabaragamuwa. The surface of the road is damaged macadam. Road traverses along a hilly terrain and elevation of the trace vary between 481 - 598m MSL. Road runs parallel to Denagam oya (an inflow to Samanalawewa Reservoir) from 0 km to 2.5km point on RHS. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 4km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. Proposed improvements to the road section incude carriageway 3.2m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and drains as required. The construction period of the road is estimated as five (5) months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist on either side in line with these strips (i.e., RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along either side of the RoW line. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. As in some cases the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the Passaramulla Denagama Nelliwala road is around 5.5m and the average carriageway is 4.0m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The PRDA (Sabaragamuwa) will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, a 10 representative from Provincial Road Development Authority (Sabaragamuwa) will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits The public consultations revealed that it is important to develop this road as the surface is damaged and the road provides a link to two national roads, Colombo – Ratnapura – Wellawaya – Batticaloa (A004) Road and Olugantota – Pinnawala – Bogawanthalawa (B339) road. There are paddy and vegetable cultivations in the project area. The road is used for transportation of these agricultural produce. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and to collect all available information and to take photographsof the road (see Annex 1 for photographs of the road).Based on this information, google maps, topographic maps and secoundary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). The staff of Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted). The technical details were obtained from Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, This subproject i.e. Passaramulla - Denagama - Nelliwala Road will have reversible, small-medium scale environmental and social impacts. The key environmental impacts identified in the screening checklist are sedimentation of streams including Denagama stream, temporary obstructions to waterflow of streams at culvert reconstruction sites, potential water pollution and temporary slope failures. The main social impacts will be temporary loss of access to residents, common properties and the impact of dust, noise, and vibration. These impacts are specifically limited to the construction phase of the project that can be mitigated by site specific mitigation measures; this sub-project therefore can be classified as Moderate Risk. Therefore an Environmental and Social Mangement Plan (ESMP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the likely impacts. 11 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1 Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements: The settlements can be observed along the road. There are about 128 households and 30 small shops located on both sides of the road. The population along the road is around 600. A majority of the people are Sinhalese. An Indian Tamil population also live in some section of the road. Buddhism and Hinduism are the religions of above population. ▪ Land ownership: There are no squatters along the road. All the lands are private or government. Livelihoods: Paddy and vegetables are the major agricultural crops in the area and it is a main source of income for residents. Some people are engaged in wage labour, public and private sector employment and self-employment. Local organisations: There are Farmer Organisations functioning in the area ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There is one temple; one Bo Tree and a health centre located along the road (see Table 1). During road construction, access to these places will be temporarily disrupted. In order to mitigate this impact, temporary access will be provided until the construction work is completed. Permanent access will be restored after completion of construction activities. Table 1: Community infrastructure and resources Community Location coordinates Chain-age Road side Distance infrastructure from the and resources RoW Health Centre 6°42'7.22"N 80°43'26.50"E 1+000 RHS 5.0 m Bo tree 6°42'6.75"N 80°43'28.92"E 1+000 LHS 4.0 m Bodhirukkaramaya 6°42'20.00"N 80°42'39.02"E 3+800 LHS 20 m Temple On-going development projects: None. Visitors to the area: People from other villages come to the health centre to obtain health care services. 7.2 Potential Impacts: Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical construction  Culverts will be work? reconstructed, and drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or rehabilitation of  The road surface existing facilities? will be upgraded 12 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to loss of housing,  Proposed other assets, resource use or incomes? rehabilitation works will be within the existing Right of Way. Is the site chosen for this work free from encumbrances and  This road is in possession of the Ministry/ or relevant government currently under the agency? custody of Provincial Road Development Authority (PRDA), - Sabaragamuwa Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing Right of Way. Is the ownership status and current usage of land known?  The RoW is owned by PRDA (Sabaragamuwa). The land is used as the road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other fixed assets  through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or encroachers)  present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or temporary loss of incomes  and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those affected by the  None of the people project? If Yes, approximately how many? will be affected as the development works will be carried out within the existing RoW. Any of these people poor, indigenous, or vulnerable to  poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services 13 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Will people lose access to facilities, services, or natural  resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose potential  During the safety risks to local communities, commuters, or construction phase, pedestrians in the project area? there can be safety issues to local communities, commuters, or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be affected through  land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools, clinics, hospitals,  There is one places of worship? Temple, one Bo Tree and a Health centre located (see Table 1) Are there any GBV prevention and response actors (NGOs,  Project area comes government notified shelter homes, police stations, etc.) in under the Pinnawala project area of influence? Police Station which is 3km from the project area. Further, “MithuruPiyasa” 1 center is located in Balangoda hospital. Is the project site in a populated area and/or with high  vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location?  Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the sub-project, with  Both skilled and what skill set, and for what period? unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. Approximately 15 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the local workforce?  Priority will be given to secure labor 1 Mithuru Piyasa is a center established by Ministry of Health in main hospitals to support survivors of GBV. 14 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known from the local community. Will there be workers brought in from outside the project  There is possibility area? of bringing outside labor if local labor is not sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation or service  Accommodation amenities to support the workforce during construction? facilities need to be provided if labor is brought from outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar socio-  economic, cultural, religious, or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local community, are there  any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project The total number of labor required for area the project is approximately 15. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 15 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: Passaramulla Denagama Nelliwala Road (SR01) Road Length: 4.0km Location: District: Rathnapura DS Division: Imbulpe SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site  - Protected Area  - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity  B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas;  disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g. sensitive  or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  Road crosses minor streams at waterways crossed by roads, resulting in increased 0.33km, 1.6km, 1.82km, sediment in streams affected by increased soil 2.7km, 3.0km, 3.38km and erosion at construction site? 3.8km. However these streams will not be permanently altered for road rehabilitation. However, streams at above locations will be temporarily altered for rehabilitation/minor repairing of culverts and construction of new culverts at 1.0 and 1.5km. Continuous water supply shall be provided to downstream and waterways shall be restored to its original condition. Soil erosion control measures such as application of silt barriers will minimize siltation of water bodies. - Deterioration of surface water quality due to silt  Road runs parallel to runoff and sanitary wastes from worker-based Denagamoya (an inflow to camps and chemicals used in construction? Samanalawewa Reservoir) from 0.0 to 2.5km and crosses canals at 0.33km, 1.6km, 16 1.82km, 2.7km, 3.0km, 3.38km and 3.8km. This impact is temporary and will be restricted to the construction phase. Storing all construction materials and chemicals in well secured and managed sites away from water bodies, installing silt traps with proper drainage near all water bodies prior to construction activities, providing proper sanitary facilities and solid waste management practices to worker camps and creating awareness on sanitation for workers will mitigate these impacts. - Increased local air pollution due to rock crushing,  Regular sprinkling of water to cutting and filling works, and chemicals from suppress dust and avoiding asphalt processing? using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other civil  Blasting works will not be works? necessary. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works will be managed within the permissible levels as specified in the national standards. Especially the sensitive receptors as given in the Question 8 of the Social Screening Checklist and settlement areas located at starting section and around 1km (Yahalekumbura) section of the road. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people  - Other social concerns relating to inconveniences  Regular sprinkling of water to in living conditions in the project areas that may suppress dust and avoiding trigger cases of upper respiratory problems and construction activities during stress? night time with especial attention to settlements located 17 close to the road edge around the starting point and 1km. - Hazardous driving conditions where construction  interferes with pre-existing roads? - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in  Location of labor camps only construction camps and work sites, and possible at approved sites and continues transmission of communicable diseases from labor supervision shall workers to local populations? minimize these impacts. Utilizing local labour as much as possible will reduce these impacts. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for  Avoiding possibilities of water mosquito vectors of disease? stagnation areas within the construction sites, keeping hygienic conditions in labour camps will minimize creation of mosquito breeding sites. - Accident risks associated with increased vehicular  Implementation of a proper traffic, leading to accidental spills of toxic traffic management plan materials and loss of life? during the construction period will minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lamps and provision of PPE for labor will mitigate these impacts. Regular maintenance and keeping construction vehicles up to the relevant standards will mitigate accidental spills of toxic materials. - Increased noise and air pollution resulting from  traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil, grease  and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road 18 19 Appendix 1 Photographs of Passaramulla Nelliwala Road Figure 1: Starting point of the road at Passaramulla Nelliwala road. Figure 2: Along the road 20 Figure 3: Healthy Lifestyle Centre located at 1.00 km on RHS of the road Figure 4: Settlements located on both sides of the road 21 Figure 5: End point of the road 22 Appendix 2 – Location Map 23 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Passaramulla Denagama Nelliwala Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Moderate Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used Side drains and cross drains directed to Denagam oya stream • Section 10, 22 of ESMP runs parallel to road from 0.0 - 2.5km, are recommended to • Annex III have proper silt control measures to avoid siltation of the stream. Drainage system with adequate capacity to collect storm • Section 10, 22, 42 of water and proper slope protection measures are ESMP recommended to implement at the settlement area at the starting section (Yahalekumbura) of the road, where houses are located in downward side (lower to the road level) of the road. Existing slopes should not be disturbed with the road • Section 11, 44 of ESMP rehabilitation. Appropriate slope protection measures should • Any guidance to be be included if slopes are to be disturbed with the issued by NBRO recommendation of the Engineer and NBRO. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made Project Director – IRCDP, to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 24 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Rehabilitation of SR 01 Passaramulla Denagama Nelliwala Road Activities and Protection and preventive measures Mitigation cost Responsibility Associated Impacts Implementation Monitoring PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PREPERATION 1. Finalization of the ❖ Contractor shall prepare detailed Environmental Method Statement (EMS) Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Environmental Method clearly stating the approach, actions and manner in which the ESMP is to be Engineer Statement on ESMP implemented. implementation ❖ It is required from the contractor to prepare the EMS for each work site, if work will be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. ❖ The EMS shall be updated regularly and submit for the Project Engineers review. 2. Tree Removal As per the preliminary studies removal of road side trees is not found to be Engineering Cost Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to fell trees in case of RDA Engineer it is found necessary during the construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users, in compatible with the designs yet to be completed. Contractor In such cases, ❖ The Engineer shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees, including those of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance via change of design and alignment. ❖ The technical justification for the trees that will be required to be removed will be documented accordingly. ❖ The following steps are to be followed if trees are identified for removal during the rehabilitation of the road. o Identify and document the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type o Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Divisional Secretariat. Compensatory plantation by way of Re- plantation of at least three times of the number of trees cut using grown up saplings (having at least 3ft height) should be carried out in the project area. o If road side space for replanting is not available, other possible locations such as schools, temples, public areas will be explored with the help of DoF, DS and CBOs of the area o The contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the Central Environmental Authority, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. 25 o Removed trees of economic value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. o Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation. Any leftover of trees shall be removed and disposed in approved manner. 3. Labor and Labor ❖ The contractor should give priority to hiring labor from the surrounding areas Engineering Cost Contractor, PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Camps, Construction to avoid the need for labor camps. Engineer/Local Authority Camps, temporary ❖ If labor camps are required to house migrant workers, they should be placed office and other well away from settlements or sensitive receptors, water bodies and temporary facilities boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and preferably located on land which is not productive (barren/waste lands presently). If these are not possible, private lands maybe taken on lease as standard practice. The location, layout and basic facility provision of the labor camp must be submitted to Engineer of the relevant managing department prior to their construction. ❖ The construction will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer and then from the relevant local authority. ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. ❖ Provision of proper drainage facilities to the labour camps and prevent breeding of mosquitoes, flies and other vector borne diseases. ❖ The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Provision of proper sanitary facilities to the labour camps and offices including water, urinals, toilets, bathing facilities, mosquito nets with adequate capacity of septic tanks and soak pits. ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with concurrence from the Local Public Health Officer (PHI) ❖ Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in acceptable manner. The solid waste shall be handed over to the waste collecting system of the Local Authority (LA) of the area (if any) and wastewater should be disposed in an environmentally acceptable manner (meeting the desired water quality standards) with the approval of the Engineer. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. ❖ Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first aid and firefighting equipment shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. 26 ❖ All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible ❖ Labor camp sites after use should be cleared and the site should be reinstated to previous condition at the close of the construction work. 4. Material Sourcing ❖ The contractor is required to ensure that sand, aggregates and other quarry Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material is sourced from licensed sources. Engineer, CEA,GSMB ❖ The contractor is required to maintain the necessary licenses and environmental clearances from GSMB and CEA for all borrow and quarry material they are sourcing –including soil, fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. ❖ Sourcing of any material from protected areas and/or designated natural areas, including tank beds, are strictly prohibited. ❖ If the contractor uses a non-commercial borrow/quarry sites, the sites should be remediated accordingly once material sourcing has been completed. ❖ The contractor should submit in writing all the relevant numbers and relevant details of all pre-requisite licenses etc. and report of their status accordingly to the Engineer. 5. Water for Construction ❖ The contractor should arrange adequate supply of water for the project Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant activities purpose throughout the construction period from a source agreed upon with Engineer the engineer. ❖ Water may not be obtained for project purposes, including for labor camps, from public or community water supply schemes without a prior approval from the relevant authority. Extraction of water from ground water or surface water bodies without the permission from Engineer and the relevant authority (Water Resources Board, NW&DB, Department of Irrigation, CBO) will not be allowed. ❖ Permission for the extraction of water should be obtained prior to the commencement of the project, from the relevant authority. 6. Work Site for ❖ The contractor should identify an area to store construction materials and Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction materials equipment at a site which should be approved by the engineer. Engineer ❖ Storage yards cannot be located in community areas, such as playgrounds, close to water ways, cause access issues to locals or forested areas that require clearing. ❖ Parking, repairing vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be done stationed only at the work site and/or in any other designated areas by the engineer. ❖ The contractor should provide instruction and advice should be given to drivers and operators (both companies owned and hired) to park vehicles and store equipment at the work site or designated areas by the engineer. 27 7. Information Disclosure ❖ Discussions should be conducted with the residents and other stakeholders Engineering Cost Contractor/ PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant among Stakeholders who reside along the corridor of the road; Engineer o Residents have to be briefed of the project, purpose and design and outcomes via a documented community consultation session o This should be done immediately once the contractor is mobilized. o The contractor should take note of all impacts, especially access issues and safety hazards that will be of concern to the residents and take necessary measures as stipulated in the ESMP to mitigate them. ❖ The contractor will maintain a log of any grievances/complains and actions taken to resolve them. ❖ A copy of the ESMP should be available at all times at the project supervision office on site. 8. Selection of temporary ❖ Efforts shall be taken to minimize use of temporary land for the construction Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant use lands activities Engineer ❖ Selection of temporary lands with considering of social and environmental background adhering to laws and regulations in the country ❖ Approval for the temporary use of lands shall be obtained from Engineer and need to sign agreement with the land owners ❖ Once the use of the particular land is over, the agreement should be terminated and the documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 9. Shifting of public Based on the preliminary studies utilities observed along the road are not Engineering Cost Contractor/Service PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant utilities necessary to be removed. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to providers Engineer, CEB,NW&DB, SLT relocate the utilities in case it is necessary in the design stage to perfect the work. In such case, ❖ Proper utility survey shall be carried out in order to identify the effected utilities and the exact locations ❖ Consent and action shall be obtained from relevant service providers (CEB, NWS&DB and SLT) to minimize time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Approval shall be obtained from DOI for any proposed construction works on irrigation canals ❖ Advance notice to the public about time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators for the shifting/reestablishment of utilities to minimize accidental damage and functional purposes ❖ Special attention shall be taken to provide relevant services to the public without long delay ❖ Water and other utilities shall be provided to the public if long delay to re- establish services with the instruction of PIU 28 10. Hydrology and ❖ Design of new culverts and other drainage structures in consultation and Engineering cost Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant drainage recommendations of the Engineer and Irrigation and Provincial Irrigation Engineer, DoI Department ❖ Temporary diversion of water ways during construction should be ensured that no obstruction to natural water flow ❖ Construction work affecting water bodies should be prevented and work should be scheduled during the dry season ❖ Excavation of beds of any streams, irrigation systems, and other water resources shall be avoided by the contractor ❖ Contractor shall not divert, close, block existing canals and streams in a manner that adversely affect downstream intakes 11. Identification of ❖ Prior identification of erodible and landslide prone areas in proper Engineering cost Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant erodible and landslide consultation with National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) Engineer, NBRO prone areas ❖ Existing slopes should not be disturbed to extent possible ❖ Incorporate the recommendations and guidelines of the NBRO to the road designing. 12. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the design PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant requirements including realignment of bends or construction of cross Engineer, Sabaragamuwa drainages, lead aways in the locations where required. PRDA ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All efforts must be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 13. Land Acquisition (if ❖ Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Resettlement Policy Land Acquisition PIU/PMU of RDA RDA, Sabaragamuwa PRDA required) Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project to guide land acquisition if cost there’s any need arises. The Land acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 14. Identifying locations to ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is blocked for Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant provide temporary construction. Cost of RDA Engineer access ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during construction. Contractor ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. CONSTRUCTION PHASE 29 15. Clearing of road ❖ During site clearance activities, removal of vegetation and debris must be Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant shoulders and removal carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Engineer and disposal of ❖ In places where the road RoW is not clearly demarcated, extra care need to construction debris and be taken, not to damage crops and trees in private lands. excavated materials ❖ During the site clearance and disposal of debris, contractor will take full care to ensure that public or private properties are not damaged / affected and that the traffic is not interrupted ❖ The contractor shall identify the sites for disposal of material cleared. ❖ Plants, shrubs and other vegetation cleared should not be burned on site. ❖ Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and water bodies (Denagam oya stream, etc..). o Avoid disposal on productive/agricultural land. o should be located with the consensus of the local community, in consultation with the Engineer and shall be approved by the LA, Pradeshiya Sabha, o Minimize the construction debris/excavated material as much as possible by balancing the cut and fill requirements. ❖ The contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites. ❖ Debris, residual spoil and dismantled and demolished structures should not be sited to the productive/agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive locations such as forest lands, water bodies. 16. Protection of topsoil ❖ Topsoil of the agricultural areas and any other productive areas where it has Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant to be removed for the purpose of this project shall be stripped to a specified Engineer depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m, as directed by the Engineer. ❖ If the contractor is in any doubt on whether to conserve the topsoil or not for any given area, he shall obtain the direction from the Engineer in writing ❖ Removed topsoil could be used as a productive soil when replanting trees and during turfing. ❖ Stockpiled topsoil must be returned to cover the areas where the topsoil has been removed due to project activities. Residual topsoil must be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm – 150mm. ❖ Topsoil thus stockpiled for reuse shall not be surcharged or overburdened. ❖ As far as possible multiple handling of topsoil stockpiles should be kept to a minimum. 30 17. Protection of Ground ❖ Construction vehicle, machinery and equipment shall be used and stationed Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cover and Vegetation only in the areas of work and in any other area designated/ approved by the Engineer Engineer. ❖ Entry and exit of construction vehicles and machinery should be restricted to particular points as directed by the engineer ❖ Contractor should provide necessary instructions to drivers, operators and other construction workers not to destroy ground vegetation cover unnecessarily. 18. Transport and Storage ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks. Overloading of Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant of construction vehicles with materials should be controlled and done in a manner to suit the Engineer materials trucks capacity. ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. ❖ Loading, unloading and transport of materials shall not be inconvenient to the road side community or road users ❖ Selection of sites for stock piling with the approval of Engineer away from environment and public sensitive locations as mentioned in No. 15. ❖ Storage of fuel, lubricant and chemicals use for the construction activities on paved surface without contamination to the environment and storm water runoff ❖ Approval shall be taken prior to use of local roads from relevant authorities and need to maintenance during the use by the Contractor 19. Emission of Dust ❖ In order to minimize the levels of airborne dust all construction Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material/debris should be stored as per the instructions provided above Engineer No.16. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive dust residing along the road especially at the health center and Bo tree at 1km, temple at 3.8km and residential areas should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas, material extraction sites, processing plants and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. 31 ❖ Erection of dust barriers to the public, religious and other socially important locations ❖ Metal quarries, crushers and all the plants should be located at least 500m form the public sensitive and residential areas ❖ Establishment of tire washing facility for the plants, yards or any other sites which causing to bring mud particles with the vehicles. 20. Management of Self ❖ In the event the contractor will use a self-operated borrow site Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Operated Borrow Sites o Contractor shall comply with the environmental Engineer CEA, GSMB requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA, GSMB and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. o Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the Engineer o No borrow-sites be used (currently approved) or newly established within areas protected under FFPO and FO and within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations o Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the Engineer. o All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA and the respective local authority (Refer Annex II for guidelines). o Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. o Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits. 21. Quarry Operations and ❖ In the event the contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry sites Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Management of Self available in the project area Engineer CEA,GSMB Operated Quarry Sites ❖ They should be approved by CEA with valid EPL (Environment Protection Licenses) and GSMB with valid IML (Industrial Mining Licenses); ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO and not within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations. 32 ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractors operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 22. Control of ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing drainage Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Sedimentation and Soil paths are not blocked. Engineer Erosion ❖ Drainage paths associated with irrigation structures should be improved / erected to drain rainwater properly. ❖ Silt traps will be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways. where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be removed from the construction sites as soon as possible. Until removal, these soil dumps should be covered with thick polythene sheets. ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be placed at least 200m away from all water bodies. ❖ Top soil shall be prevented to use for tree planting and turfing activities. ❖ In Hilly terrain and areas with slopes o Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. o These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. o During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ Construction activities: excavation and earth work around vulnerable area for soil erosion mainly restricted to the dry periods and removal of green cover vegetation shall be minimized. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. o Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. 33 o All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment will be made for their implementation. Refer Annex III for sample soil erosion measures. 23. Noise from vehicles, ❖ Noise generating work should be limited to daytime (6:00AM to 6:00PM). Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant machinery and No work that generates excessive noise should be carried out during night Engineer CEA equipment hours where in close proximity to public sensitive receptors (temples, hospitals) and residential areas (from 6:00PM to 6:00AM on the following day). ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive noise residing along the road especially at the health center and Bo tree at 1km, temple at 3.8km and residential areas should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. For all construction activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ All equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that will be used in construction on site, for transport and for plants (crushers, asphalt, concrete and batching plants). ❖ Ideally noise generating work should not be carried out during public holidays and religious days. Special care should be taken as there is a temple nearby. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of nighttime resident laborers should be minimized. 24. Vehicular noise ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted during Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant pollution at residential / periods of loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. Engineer sensitive receptors ❖ The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include places of worship, schools, medical centers and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be Employed. ❖ Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the engineer for approval. 34 ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 25. Impacts due to ❖ Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction works do Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Vibration not result in damage to adjacent properties due to vibration. Engineer, GSMB ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive vibration residing along the road especially at the health center and Bo tree at 1km, temple at3.8km and residential areas should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Blasting shall be carried out only with permission of the Engineer and approval from GSMB 26. Pollution of Soil and ❖ The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking locations, Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Water via Fuel and fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance Engineer CEA Lubricants and refueling sites shall be located away at least 200m away from water ways and water bodies. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ All vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be located and operated as per the conditions and /or guidelines stipulated under the EPL issued by CEA. Wastewater shall not be disposed without meeting the disposal standards of the CEA. Wastewater from vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be cleared of oil and grease and other contaminants to meet the relevant standards before discharging to the environment. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and 35 approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed of in accordance with standards set by the CEA. ❖ Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of CEA or any other relevant laws. 27. Public Safety ❖ At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient passage for Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant vehicles, pedestrians and livestock. Engineer ❖ Work that affects the use of existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ The construction corridor should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the site daily basis. (Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility shall be procured where deemed necessary) ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The contractor should obtain a Third-party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All construction vehicles should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. ❖ Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. ❖ Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road. 28. Safety of Workers ❖ Contractor shall comply with the requirements for safety of the workers as Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant per the ILO Convention No. 62 and Safety & Health Regulations of the Engineer Factory Ordinance of Sri Lanka to the extent that those are applicable to this contract. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety measures at site. ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers Employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. 36 ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the contractor shall maintain in stock at the site office, gloves, earmuffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. ❖ All workers should be made aware about Workers GRM and they should be facilitated to approach relevant GRCs as and when required. ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature checks etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. 29. Prevention of accidents ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or vehicles falling Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during construction period. This Engineer needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should comply with the Road Safety Manual of RDA. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. ❖ Night time illumination should be in place at every location where the road is narrow, diverted and structures are repaired and any other places where the PIU recommends to do so ❖ Monitor and record road crashes during construction and maintenance stages and take appropriate remedial actions 30. Operation of labor ❖ Locations selected for labour camps should be approved by engineer and Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant camps comply with guidelines/ recommendations issued by the CEA/Local Engineer, CEA, LA Authority (LA). Construction of labourer’s camps shall not be located within 200m from waterways and near to any other environment and social sensitive locations ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. 37 ❖ The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly Emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 31. Management of the ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant spread of Covid-19 or management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Engineer, MoH handling sudden Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable Pandemic outbreaks (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details.. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 32. Prevention of Vector ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of mosquitoes at Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant borne Diseases places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings. Stagnation of Engineer, MoH water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities ❖ Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 33. Gender issues including ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project staff Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Gender base violence including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and other payments Engineer due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labour camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfortability for female users and safe access. 38 ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment that can happen at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 34. Issues due to labor ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly alter existing Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant influx levels of communicable diseases including respiratory problems, diarrheal Engineer, MoH and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) ❖ Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct ❖ Informing workers about national laws ❖ Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract ❖ Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) ❖ Cooperation with law enforcement agencies ❖ Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. ❖ A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. ❖ The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 35. Traffic Management ❖ Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan with the relevant Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant authorities to minimize inconvenience to road users as well as prevent road Engineer, Traffic Police accidents and implement it. ❖ Road signs and trained flagmen should be used to divert traffic as per the required traffic management measures. ❖ Clear instructions should be given if detours are used. ❖ Also, any pits should be enclosed to prevent pedestrians or vehicles falling into them ❖ Improvement of the road surface and width will result in an increase of both the number of vehicles and the vehicle operating speeds. 39 ❖ Therefore, after the construction is completed the contractor should erect relevant road signs and road markings to guide the drivers to ensure the safety of the vehicles and pedestrians 36. Loss of Access due to ❖ Temporary access will be provided when permanent access is blocked for Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction construction to every house and other public properties for which the access Engineer is already given from the road. ❖ When construction work is in progress in one side, the other side will be opened for traffic & properly ❖ At the end of each day, debris that blocked access path will be cleared away under the supervision of the Engineer. 37. Protection of Physical ❖ If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project trace the Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cultural Resources contractor will ensure that protective fencing as agreed with the community Engineer (PCRs) close to the Site. and or head of the physical cultural resource (ie temple, mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. ❖ If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and will take all requisite measures to ensure so. ❖ The contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. ❖ Labors will be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass into such areas. ❖ Unless agreed with the community the contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 38. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in a manner that the destruction to the flora Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Flora and their habitats is minimized. Engineer • Trees and vegetation shall be felled / removed only if that impinges directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. In all such cases contractor shall take prior approval from the Engineer. • Contractor shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance. • If such action is unavoidable the Engineer shall be informed in advance and carry out public consultation and report on the same should be submitted to the Engineer. • Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the CEA, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. • Removed trees of significant value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. Documentation on the process should be shared with the engineer and maintained by the contractor. 40 • The contractor shall plant at least 3 good specimens of native trees over 5- year-old root-balled or having at least 3ft height suitable for the location as identified by the Engineer. The planting should take place in public land suitable for the purpose • The contractor shall build hardy structures around the trees for protection. • The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the well-being of the trees/plants until the end of the contract 39. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in such a manner that the destruction or Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Fauna disruption to the fauna and their habitats is minimal. Engineer • Construction workers shall be instructed to protect fauna including wild animals and aquatic life as well as their habitats. Hunting, poaching and unauthorized fishing by project workers is not allowed. • No solid or liquid waste should be dumped into natural habitats. 40. Prevention of the ❖ There is a possibility of introducing / spreading of invasive species during Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Spread of Invasive Plant material transportation and disposing cleared vegetation from one site to Engineer Species another, thus the following measures are to be undertaken. ❖ Close monitoring of transportation, storage of borrowing material for the spread of any invasive species must be done. • Vehicles should be covered during transportation of cleared vegetation to and from the construction site. • Borrow material to be brought from properly identified borrow pits and quarry sites, the sites should be inspected in order to ensure that no invasive plant species are being carried with the borrow material. • Washing the vehicles should be conducted periodically to prevent carrying any invasive species • The construction site should be inspected periodically to ensure that no invasive species are establishing themselves at the site. 41. Chance find procedures • All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other remains Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant for PCRs and or things of geological or archaeological interest discovered on the site shall Engineer Archeological Property be the property of the Government and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. • The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. • The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 41 42. Surface Drainage and ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which will discharge water Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Possible Water to existing storm water drainage networks Engineer Stagnation ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sandbag barriers etc. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to cutting, excavation and other activities 43. Handling Social and ❖ The Contractor shall appoint a person responsible for community liaison and Environmental Issues to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ social related matters during Construction (Environmental and Social Safegaurds Officer). All public complaints will be entered into the Complaints Register. The ESSO will promptly investigate and review complaints regarding environmental and social safeguards noncompliances and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs. They are received, with the action taken by the ESSO on complains thereof. 44. Prevention of landslides ❖ Contractor should strictly follow necessary slope protection measures such Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant as gabion walls, retaining walls, soil nailing etc... as per the designs given in Engineer NBRO the Contract documents and any other measures instructed by the Engineer. ❖ Contractor should incorporate proper drainage network to reduce flow of water in to vulnerable slopes using interceptor drains, trench drains etc... and to drain off water collected within the soil mass of the slopes using perforated pipes and diverting to nearby existing channel during intense rains ❖ Contractor should not unnecessarily disturb steep slopes which can result landslides and prior approval should be obtained from Engineer and NBRO if directed by the Engineer if contractor needs additional cutting or filling. ❖ It is necessary to monitor the possible locations of landslides during construction phase in close coordination with NBRO especially where cuts and fills are to be practiced and if found general public including road users and residents should be kept away from these sites especially during intense rainfalls 45. Prevention of Sexual ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment of contract Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant exploitation, child workers (including subcontractors) with age verification to avoid child labor. Engineer trafficking and child ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the labour project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated into the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education 42 POST CONSTRUCTION 46. Clearing/Closure of ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the engineer. Engineering Cost Contractor RDA,/Consultant Engineer, Construction ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This PRDA Site/Labor Camps includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ All solid waste will be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured will be left behind on site once the contractor demobilizes. 47. Environmental ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge treatment Engineering Cost Contractor RDA/Consultant Engineer, Enhancement/ of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed design or typical PRDA design guidelines given as part of the Bid Documents. Landscaping ❖ The Contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this ESMP. 48. Road furnishing on ❖ The Contractor will ensure that all safety signage and indicative road Engineering Cost Contractor RDA,/Consultant safety. markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design prior to EngineerPRDA demobilization. 49. Hydrology and ❖ Rooting maintenance, repairing, removal of sediments and rubbish to avoid Engineering Cost Contractor, PRDA PRDA, RDA/Consultant drainage drainage congestions and obstructions to storm water flow Engineer 50. Replanting of trees ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and monitoring done Engineering Cost Contractor PRDA, RDA/Consultant at least for a period of three years Engineer 43 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for National level stakeholder consultations conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted with communities living beside the road Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Provided Type of Number of Stakeholder Participants (M/F) 11.03.2021 GramaNiladari - Male • It is important to develop this road. Medagedaragoda • People along the road engage in farming and work as laborers. • There is a health center and people come to this place from surrounding villages. 11.03.2021 GramaNiladari - Male • There is no proper drain system along the road Amuwathugoda and therefore, the storm water flows on the road. Thus, road is damaged. • People engage in paddy, tea and vegetable cultivation. • It is good to develop this road. 11.03.2021 Road User Male • The bus traverses only up to Nelliwala. From that location, it’s difficult even to go by foot as the road is severely damaged. • Although this road is a PRDA road, the road is not maintained for a long period. 11.03.2021 Owner of a Female • There’s a lack of public transport as the road is business unit damaged. • Although, the road does not get inundated, the storm water flows along the road and road get damaged. 11.03.2021 Resident Male • It is good to develop this road as it is difficult to use this road during rainy season as there is no drainage system along the road. • The road is slippery and dangerous during rainy season. 44 2.2. ESMP of SR 02 - Welekumbura Seethgala Udakandawatta Kowulketiya Road 45 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 02 - Welekumbura Seethgala Udakandawatta Kowulketiya Road (8.1km) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Draft Final Report June 2021 46 Background Welekumbura - Seethagala - Udakanda - Kowulketiya Road Road length: 8.10km Coordinates: Starting Point: 6° 42.000'N, 80° 38.955'E End Point: 6° 43.711'N,80° 35.725'E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Balangoda EE Division: Pelmadulla GN Divisions: Welekumbura, EgodaWaleboda 1. Introduction The Welekumbura - Seethagala - Udakanda - Kowulketiya Road (8.10km) starts from already developed Welekumbura to Seethagala road and connects with Balangoda – Rassagala – UwellaRoad (B039). This road is currently under the custody of Provincial Road Development Authority (PRDA) Sabaragamuwa. Road traverses along a hilly terrain and elevation of the trace vary between 557 - 749m MSL. Road surface is mainly damaged macadam, and there are few scattered locations with concrete. Road runs parallel to a stream of Walawe Ganga from its start to the end point on right hand side (RHS), for about 100m-500m distance downward of the road. The proposed road section is not located within or adjacent to a protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 8.10km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. Proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3.2m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides) and drains as required. The construction period of this road is estimated as eight (8) months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e., RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls normally are erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases, the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases also there's a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the Welekumbura - Seethagala - Udakanda –Deiyangewatta – Kowulketiya Road is around 5.5m and the average carriageway is 3.3m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The PRDA (Sabaragamuwa) will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for 47 drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, a representative from PRDA, Sabaragamuwa will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits The road condition is concrete and damaged macadam. Therefore, residents of the area welcome this development project. There are tea cultivations in the area, and road development will facilitate the transportation of tea. Further, the road development will also provide easy access to schools, temples and medical centre located along the road. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and collect all available information and take photographs of the road(see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic maps and secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). Thestaff of Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared Draft Environment and Social screening checklists and submitted to World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required or the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted). The tachnical details were obtained from Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, This subproject i.e. Welekumbura - Seethagala - Udakanda - Kowulketiya Road will have a majority of reversible, small-medium scale environmental and social impacts. The key environment impacts include temporary siltation of streams, slope failures and flood impacts. The main social impacts will be temporary loss of access to residents, common properties and the impact of dust, noise and vibration. These impacts are specifically limited to the civil works phase of the project that can be managed by site specific mitigation measures, this sub-project therefore can be classified as Moderate Risk. Therefore an Environmental and Social Mangement Plan (ESMP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the likely impacts. 48 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1 Project Impact Area Settlements: There are about 255 households located on either side of the road with an estimated population of 960. A majority of the population are Sinhalese. There are Indian Tamil families as well. In terms of religion, the majority are Buddhists while others are Hindus. Land ownership: There are no squatters along the road. There are private lands, government lands and the lands vested with temples under Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance (“Vihara Dewalagam Ordinance”). Livelihoods: Tea plantation is the main source of income for the people living in this area. There are also wage labourers. ▪ Local organisations: The community organisations include a Rural Development Society, Farmers’ Organization, Elders’ Society and Samurdhi Societies. ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There are temples, a preschool, a medical centre, a Buddha statue, a community water tank located along the road as shown in Table 1. During road construction, access to these places will be temporarily disrupted. In order to mitigate this impact, temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after construction activities. Table 1: Community infrastructure and resources community Location coordinates Chainage Road Distance from infrastructure side the RoW and resources Buddha statue 6°42'0.17"N 80°38'57.26"E 0+000 Start 1m Water tank of the 6°42'10.52"N 80°38'46.17"E 0+500 RHS 2m Community Water Supply Scheme Temple 6°42'37.86"N 80°38'35.97"E 1+500 RHS 7m Preschool 6°43'1.67"N 80°37'25.71"E 4+350 LHS 10m Medical Centre 6°43'1.67"N 80°37'25.71"E 4+350 LHS 5m School 6°43'19.17"N 80°36'38.06"E 6+100 LHS 5m Temple 6°43'28.34"N 80°36'18.69"E 6+850 LHS 2m ▪ On-going development projects: None Visitors to the area: People from outside come to the village for trading activities. 7.2. Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical construction  Culverts will be work? reconstructed, and drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains 49 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or rehabilitation of  The road surface existing facilities? will be upgraded with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to loss of  Proposed housing, other assets, resource use or incomes? rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the site chosen for this work free from encumbrances  This road is and in possession of the Ministry/ or relevant government currently under agency? the custody of PRDA (Sabaragamuwa) Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the ownership status and current usage of land known?  The RoW is owned by PRDA (Sabaragamuwa). The usage of the land is road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other fixed assets  through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or encroachers)  present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or temporary loss of incomes  and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those affected by the  None of the people project? If Yes, approximately how many? will be affected as the development work will be carried out within the existing RoW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or vulnerable to  poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services 50 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Will people lose access to facilities, services or natural  resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose potential  During the safety risks to local communities, commuters or construction phase, pedestrians in the project area? there can be safety issues to local communities, commuters or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be affected through  land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools, clinics, hospitals,  There are temples, places of worship? preschool, medical centre, Buddha statue, community water tank located along the road (see Table 1) Are there any GBV prevention and response actors  The project area (NGOs, government notified shelter homes, police comes under the stations, etc.) in project area of influence? Pinnawala Police Station which is 21km away from the project site. Further,“Mithuru Piyasa” 2 center is located in Balangoda Olukanda District hospital. Is the project site in a populated area and/or with high  vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location?  Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the sub-project,  Both skilled and with what skill set, and for what period? unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. Approximately 20 2 Mithuru Piyasa is a center established by Ministry of Health in main hospitals to support survivors of GBV. 51 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the local workforce?  Priority will be given to secure labor from the local community. Will there be workers brought in from outside the project  There is a possibility area? of bringing outside labor if local labor is not sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation or service  Accommodation amenities to support the workforce during construction? facilities to be provided if labor is brought from outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar socio-  economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local community, are there  any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project area The total number of labor required for the project is approximately 20. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 52 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: Welekumbura Seethagala Udakanda Kowulketiya Road (SR02) Road Length: 8.1km Location: District: Rathnapura DS Division: Balangoda, Imbulpe SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site  - Protected Area  - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity  B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas;  disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g.  sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  No permanent alteration of waterways crossed by roads, resulting in waterways will be required. increased sediment in streams affected by However temporary diversion of increased soil erosion at construction site? streams at 2.0km where new culvert to be constructed and at reconstruction of culverts; 1.8, 2.72, 3.65, 4.4, 5.45, 5.5 and 7.8km will be required. Provision of continuous supply of water to downstream, restoration of streams to original conditions after culvert reconstruction will minimize these impacts. - Deterioration of surface water quality due to  At culvert silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- construction/reconstruction at based camps and chemicals used in 2.0km and 1.8, 2.72, 3.65, 4.4, construction? 5.45, 5.5 respectively. Further road runs parallel to the Walawe Ganga River from start to the end point on RHS. However, the river runs about 100m-500m distance downward of the road. 53 This impact is temporary and will be restricted to the construction phase. Storing all construction materials and chemicals in well secured and managed sites away from water bodies, installing silt traps with proper drainage near all water bodies prior to construction activities, providing proper sanitary facilities and solid waste management practices to worker camps and creating awareness on sanitation for workers will mitigate these impacts. - Increased local air pollution due to rock  Regular sprinkling of water to crushing, cutting and filling works, and suppress dust and avoiding using chemicals from asphalt processing? of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  Blasting works will not be civil works? necessary. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works will be managed within the particular national standards. Specially the sensitive receptors as given in the Question 8 of the Social Screening Checklist and settlement areas located at Egoda Waleboda (6.1-7.2)km - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of  people - Other social concerns relating to  Regular sprinkling of water to inconveniences in living conditions in the suppress dust and avoiding project areas that may trigger cases of upper construction activities during respiratory problems and stress? night time especially from 6.1 – 7.2km where settlements are located adjacent to the road. - Hazardous driving conditions where  construction interferes with pre-existing roads? - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in  Location of labor camps only at construction camps and work sites, and approved sites and continues possible transmission of communicable labor supervision shall minimize diseases from workers to local populations? these impacts. Utilizing local labour as much as possible will reduce these impacts. 54 - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for  Avoiding possibilities of water mosquito vectors of disease? stagnation areas within the constriction sites, keeping hygienic conditions in labour camps will minimize creation of mosquito breeding sites. - Accident risks associated with increased  Implementation of a proper traffic vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of management plan during the toxic materials and loss of life? construction period will minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lamps and provision of PPE for labor will mitigate these impacts. Regular maintenance and keeping construction vehicles up to the relevant standards will mitigate accidental spills of toxic materials. - Increased noise and air pollution resulting  from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil,  grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road 55 Appendix 1 - Photographs of Welekumbura Seethagala Road Figure 1: starting point of the road Figure 2: Along the road 56 Figure 3: Road crosses small stream at 5.1km Figure 4: Along the road (5.5km) 57 Figure 5: Road passes settlement area of EgodaWaleboda at 6km Figure 6: Tea cultivations near the road. 58 Figure 7: School near the road Figure 8: End point of the road at 8.0km 59 Appendix 2 – Location Map 60 61 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Welekumbura Seethgala Udakandawatta Kowulketiya Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Moderate Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used Side drains and cross drains directed to Walawe Ganga • Section 10, 15, 43 of (stream) stream runs parallel to road from start to end, are ESMP recommended to have proper silt control measures to avoid • Annex III siltation of the stream. Drainage system should be designed in order to prevent • Section 10, 15, 43 of flowing of road runoff to the houses located in downward ESMP side (lower to the road level) of the road. Existing slopes should not be disturbed with the road • Section 11, 45 of ESMP rehabilitation. Appropriate slope protection measures should • Any guidance to be be included if slopes are to be disturbed with the issued by NBRO recommendation of the Engineer and NBRO. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made Project Director – IRCDP, to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 62 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Rehabilitation of SR 02 Welekumbura Seethagala Udakandawatta Kowulketiya Road Activities and Associated Protection and preventive measures Mitigation Responsibility Impacts cost Implementation Monitoring PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PREPERATION 1. Finalization of the ❖ Contractor shall prepare detailed Environmental Method Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Environmental Method Statement (EMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and Cost Engineer Statement on ESMP manner in which the ESMP is to be implemented. implementation ❖ It is required from the contractor to prepare the EMS for each work site, if work will be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. ❖ The EMS shall be updated regularly and submit for the Project Engineers review. 2. Tree Removal As per the preliminary studies removal of road side trees is not found to Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to fell Cost of RDA Engineer trees in case it is found necessary during the construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users, in compatible with the designs yet Contractor to be completed. In such cases, ❖ The Engineer shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees, including those of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance via change of design and alignment. ❖ The technical justification for the trees that will be required to be removed will be documented accordingly. ❖ The following steps are to be followed if trees are identified for removal during the rehabilitation of the road. o Identify and document the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type o Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Divisional Secretariat (Balangoda). Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times of the number of trees cut using grown up saplings (having at least 3ft height) should be carried out in the project area. o If road side space for replanting is not available, other possible locations such as schools, temples, public areas will be explored with the help of DoF, DS and CBOs of the area o The contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the Central Environmental 63 Authority, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. o Removed trees of economic value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. o Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation. Any leftover of trees shall be removed and disposed in approved manner. 3. Labor and Labor ❖ The contractor should give priority to hiring labor from the Engineering Contractor,PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Camps,Construction surrounding areas to avoid the need for labor camps. Cost Engineer, Local Authority Camps, temporary office ❖ If labor camps are required to house migrant workers, they should and other temporary be placed well away from settlements or sensitive receptors, water facilities bodies and boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and preferably located on land which is not productive (barren/waste lands presently). If these are not possible, private lands maybe taken on lease as standard practice. The location, layout and basic facility provision of the labor camp must be submitted to Engineer of the relevant managing department prior to their construction. ❖ The construction will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer and then from the relevant local authority ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. ❖ Provision of proper drainage facilities to the labour camps and prevent breeding of mosquitoes, flies and other vector borne diseases. ❖ The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Provision of proper sanitary facilities to the labour camps and offices including water, urinals, toilets, bathing facilities, mosquito nets with adequate capacity of septic tanks and soak pits. ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with concurrence from the Local Public Health Inspector (PHI) ❖ Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in acceptable manner. The solid waste shall be handed over to the waste collecting system of the Local Authority (LA) of the area (if any) and wastewater should be disposed in an environmentally acceptable manner (meeting the desired water quality standards) with the approval of the Engineer. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. 64 ❖ Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first aid and firefighting equipment shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. ❖ All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible ❖ Labor camp sites after use should be cleared and the site should be reinstated to previous condition at the close of the construction work. 4. Material Sourcing ❖ The contractor is required to ensure that sand, aggregates and other Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant quarry material is sourced from licensed sources. Cost Engineer, CEA,GSMB ❖ The contractor is required to maintain the necessary licenses and environmental clearances from GSMB and CEA for all borrow and quarry material they are sourcing –including soil , fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. ❖ Sourcing of any material from protected areas and/or designated natural areas, including tank beds, are strictly prohibited. ❖ If the contractor uses a non-commercial borrow/quarry sites, the sites should be remediated accordingly once material sourcing has been completed. ❖ The contractor should submit in writing all the relevant numbers and relevant details of all pre-requisite licenses etc. and report of their status accordingly to the Engineer. 5. Water for Construction ❖ The contractor should arrange adequate supply of water for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant activities project purpose throughout the construction period from a source Cost Engineer agreed upon with the engineer. ❖ Water may not be obtained for project purposes, including for labor camps, from public or community water supply schemes without a prior approval from the relevant authority. Extraction of water from ground water or surface water bodies without the permission from Engineer and the relevant authority (Water Resources Board, NW&DB, Department of Irrigation, CBO) will not be allowed. ❖ Permission for the extraction of water should be obtained prior to the commencement of the project, from the relevant authority. 6. Work Site for ❖ The contractor should identify an area to store construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction materials materials and equipment at a site which should be approved by the Cost Engineer engineer. ❖ Storage yards cannot be located in community areas, such as playgrounds, close to water ways, cause access issues to locals or forested areas that require clearing. 65 ❖ Parking, repairing vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be done stationed only at the work site and/or in any other designated areas by the engineer. ❖ The contractor should provide instruction and advice should be given to drivers and operators (both companies owned and hired) to park vehicles and store equipment at the work site or designated areas by the engineer. 7. Information Disclosure ❖ Discussions should be conducted with the residents and other Engineering Contractor/ PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant among Stakeholders stakeholders who reside along the corridor of the road; Cost PMU/PIU Engineer o Residents have to be briefed of the project, purpose and design and outcomes via a documented community consultation session o This should be done immediately once the contractor is mobilized. o The contractor should take note of all impacts, especially access issues and safety hazards that will be of concern to the residents and take necessary measures as stipulated in the ESMP to mitigate them. ❖ The contractor will maintain a log of any grievances/complains and actions taken to resolve them. ❖ A copy of the ESMP should be available at all times at the project supervision office on site. 8. Selection of temporary ❖ Efforts shall be taken to minimize use of temporary land for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant use lands construction activities Cost Engineer ❖ Selection of temporary lands with considering of social and environmental background adhering to laws and regulations in the country ❖ Approval for the temporary use of lands shall be obtained from Engineer and need to sign agreement with the land owners ❖ Once the use of the particular land is over, the agreement should be terminated and the documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 9. Shifting of public utilities Based on the preliminary studies utilities observed along the road are Engineering Contractor/Service PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant not necessary to be removed. However, it is worthwhile to include a Cost providers Engineer, CEB, NW&DB, provision to relocate the utilities in case it is necessary in the design SLT stage to perfect the work. In such case, ❖ Proper utility survey shall be carried out in order to identify the effected utilities and the exact locations ❖ Consent and action shall be obtained from relevant service providers (CEB, NWS&DB and SLT) to minimize time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Approval shall be obtained from DOI for any proposed construction works on irrigation canals 66 ❖ Advance notice to the public about time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators for the shifting/reestablishment of utilities to minimize accidental damage and functional purposes ❖ Special attention shall be taken to provide relevant services to the public without long delay ❖ Water and other utilities shall be provided to the public if long delay to re-establish services with the instruction of PIU 10. Hydrology and drainage ❖ Design of new culverts and other drainage structures in consultation Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant and recommendations of the Irrigation and Provincial Irrigation cost Engineer, DoI Department ❖ Temporary diversion of water ways during construction should be ensured that no obstruction to natural water flow ❖ Construction work affecting water bodies should be prevented and work should be scheduled during the dry season ❖ Excavation of beds of any streams, irrigation systems, and other water resources shall be avoided by the contractor ❖ Contractor shall not divert, close, block existing canals and streams in a manner that adversely affect downstream intakes 11. Identification of erodible ❖ Prior identification of erodible and landslide prone areas in proper Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant and landslide prone areas consultation with National Building Research Organisation cost Engineer, NBRO (NBRO). ❖ Existing slopes should not be disturbed to extent possible ❖ Incorporate the recommendations and guidelines of the NBRO to the road designing. 12. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant design requirements including realignment of bends or construction Engineer, Sabaragamuwa of cross drainages, lead away in the locations where required. PRDA ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All effort will be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for preparing the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 13. Land Acquisition (if ❖ Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Land PIU/PMU of RDA RDA, Sabaragamuwa PRDA required) Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project to Acquisition guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land cost acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 67 14. Identifying locations to • Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant provide temporary blocked for construction. Cost of RDA Engineer access • The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during Contractor construction. • In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. • If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. CONSTRUCTION PHASE 15. Clearing of road ❖ During site clearance activities, removal of vegetation and debris Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant shoulders and Removal must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Cost Engineer and Disposal of ❖ In places where the road RoW is not clearly demarcated, extra care construction debris and need to be taken, not to damage crops and trees in private lands. excavated materials ❖ During the site clearance and disposal of debris, contractor will take full care to ensure that public or private properties are not damaged / affected and that the traffic is not interrupted ❖ The contractor shall identify the sites for disposal of material cleared. ❖ Plants, shrubs and other vegetation cleared should not be burned on site. ❖ Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas (Samanala Adawiya Sobhawa Rakshithya) and water bodies (Walawe ganga stream, etc..). o Avoid disposal on productive/agricultural land. o should be located with the consensus of the local community, in consultation with the Engineer and shall be approved by the LA, Pradeshiya Sabha, o Minimize the construction debris/excavated materials as much as possible by balancing the cut and fill requirements. ❖ The contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites. ❖ Debris, residual spoil and dismantled and demolished structures should not be sited to the productive/agricultural lands, 68 environmentally sensitive locations such as forest lands, water bodies. 16. Protection of topsoil ❖ Topsoil of the agricultural areas and any other productive areas Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant where it has to be removed for the purpose of this project shall be Cost Engineer stripped to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m, as directed by the Engineer. ❖ If the contractor is in any doubt on whether to conserve the topsoil or not for any given area, he shall obtain the direction from the Engineer in writing ❖ Removed topsoil could be used as a productive soil when replanting trees and during turfing. ❖ Stockpiled topsoil must be returned to cover the areas where the topsoil has been removed due to project activities. Residual topsoil must be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm – 150mm. ❖ Topsoil thus stockpiled for reuse shall not be surcharged or overburdened. ❖ As far as possible multiple handling of topsoil stockpiles should be kept to a minimum. 17. Protection of Ground ❖ Construction vehicle, machinery and equipment shall be used and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cover and Vegetation stationed only in the areas of work and in any other area designated/ Cost Engineer approved by the Engineer. ❖ Entry and exit of construction vehicles and machinery should be restricted to particular points as directed by the engineer ❖ Contractor should provide necessary instructions to drivers, operators and other construction workers not to destroy ground vegetation cover unnecessarily. 18. Transport and Storage of ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks. Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction materials Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and Cost Engineer done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner.All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. ❖ Loading, unloading and transport of materials shall not be inconvenient to the road side community or road users ❖ Selection of sites for stock piling with the approval of Engineer away from environment and public sensitive locations as mentioned in Social Screening Checklist. 69 ❖ Storage of fuel, lubricant and chemicals use for the construction activities on paved surface without contamination to the environment and storm water runoff ❖ Approval shall be taken prior to use of local roads from relevant authorities and need to maintenance during the use by the Contractor 19. Emission of Dust ❖ In order to minimize the levels of airborne dust all construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material/debris should be stored as per the instructions provided Cost Engineer above No.18. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive dust such as temples at 1.5km and 6.8km, preschool and medical center at 4.3km, school at 6.1km and houses located adjacent to the ROW etc… should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas, material extraction sites, processing plants and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Erection of dust barriers to the public, religious and other socially important locations ❖ Metal quarries, crushers and all the plants should eb located at least 500m form the public sensitive and residential areas ❖ Establishment of tire washing facility for the plants, yards or any other sites which causing to bring mud particles with the vehicles. 20. Management of Self ❖ In the event the contractor will use a self-operated borrow site Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Operated Borrow Sites o Contractor shall comply with the environmental Cost Engineer CEA, GSMB requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA, GSMB and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. o Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the Engineer o No borrow-sites be used (currently approved) or newly established within areas protected under FFPO and FO and within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations o Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the GSMB. The location, depth of 70 excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the Engineer. o All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA and the respective local authority (Refer Annex II for guidelines). o Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. o Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits. 21. Quarry Operations and ❖ In the event the contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Management of Self sites available in the project area Cost Engineer CEA,GSMB Operated Quarry Sites ❖ They should be approved by CEA with valid EPL (Environment Protection Licenses) and GSMB with valid IML (Industrial Mining Licenses); ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO and not within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractors operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 22. Control of Sedimentation ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant and Soil Erosion drainage paths are not blocked. Cost Engineer ❖ Drainage paths associated with irrigation structures should be improved / erected to drain rainwater properly. ❖ Silt traps will be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways. where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies 71 ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be removed from the construction sites as soon as possible. Until removal, these soil dumps should be covered with thick polythene sheets. ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be placed at least 200m away from all water bodies. ❖ Top soil shall be prevented to use for tree planting and turfing activities. ❖ In Hilly terrain and areas with slopes o Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. o These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. o During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ Construction activities: excavation and earth work around vulnerable area for soil erosion mainly restricted to the dry periods and removal of green cover vegetation shall be minimized. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. o Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. o All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment will be made for their implementation. Refer Annex III for sample erosion control measures. 23. Noise from vehicles, ❖ Noise generating work should be limited to daytime (6:00AM to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant machinery and 6:00PM). No work that generates excessive noise should be carried Cost Engineer CEA equipment out during night hours where in close proximity to public sensitive receptors (temples, hospitals) and residential areas (from 6:00PM to 6:00AM on the following day). ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive noise residing along the road such as temples at 1.5km and 6.8km, preschool and medical center at 4.3km, school at 6.1km and houses located adjacent to the ROW 72 etc… should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. For all construction activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ All equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that will be used in construction on site, for transport and for plants (crushers, asphalt, concrete and batching plants). ❖ Ideally noise generating work should not be carried out during public holidays and religious days. Special care should be taken as there is a temple nearby. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of nighttime resident laborers should be minimized. 24. Vehicular noise pollution ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant at residential / sensitive permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are Cost Engineer receptors not in active use. ❖ The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include places of worship, schools, medical centers and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be Employed. ❖ Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 25. Impacts due to ❖ Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Vibration works do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to Cost Engineer, GSMB vibration. 73 ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive vibration located along the road such as Buddha statue at starting point, water tank at 0.5 km, temples at 1.5km and 6.8km, preschool, medical center at 4.3km, school at 6.1km and houses located adjacent to the ROW etc… should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Blasting shall be carried out only with permission of the Engineer and approval from GSMB 26. Pollution of Soil and ❖ The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Water via Fuel and locations, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and Cost Engineer CEA Lubricants equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers, at least 200m away, waterways and water bodies. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ All vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be located and operated as per the conditions and /or guidelines stipulated under the EPL issued by CEA. Wastewater shall not be disposed without meeting the disposal standards of the CEA. Wastewater from vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be cleared of oil and grease and other contaminants to meet the relevant standards before discharging to the environment. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed of in accordance with standards set by the CEA. 74 ❖ Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of CEA or any other relevant laws. 27. Public Safety ❖ At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant passage for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock. Cost Engineer ❖ Work that affects the use of existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ The construction corridor should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the site daily basis. (Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility shall be procured where deemed necessary) ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The contractor should obtain a Third-party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All construction vehicles should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. ❖ Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. ❖ Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road. 28. Safety of Workers ❖ Contractor shall comply with the requirements for safety of the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant workers as per the ILO Convention No. 62 and Safety & Health Cost Engineer Regulations of the Factory Ordinance of Sri Lanka to the extent that those are applicable to this contract. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety measures at site. ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers Employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. 75 ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the contractor shall maintain in stock at the site office, gloves, earmuffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. ❖ All workers should be made aware about Workers GRM and they should be facilitated to approach relevant GRCs as and when required. ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature checks etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. 29. Prevention of accidents ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during Cost Engineer construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should comply with the Road Safety Manual of RDA. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. ❖ Night time illumination should be in place at every location where the road is narrow, diverted and structures are repaired and any other places where the PIU recommends to do so ❖ Monitor and record road crashes during construction and maintenance stages and take appropriate remedial actions 30. Operation of labor camps ❖ Locations selected for labour camps should be approved by engineer Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant and comply with guidelines/ recommendations issued by the Cost Engineer, CEA, LA, DoF CEA/Local Authority (LA). Construction of labourer’s camps shall not be located within 200m from waterways, within an area coming under DoF, and near to any other environment andsocial sensitive locations 76 ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly Emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 31. Management of the ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant spread of Covid-19 or pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry Cost EngineerMoH handling sudden of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant Pandemic outbreaks guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 32. Prevention of Vector ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Borne Diseases mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store Cost Engineer, MoH buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities ❖ Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 77 33. Gender issues including ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Gender base violence staff including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and Cost Engineer other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labour camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfortability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 34. Prevention of Sexual ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant exploitation, child of contract workers (including subcontractors) with age verification Cost Engineer trafficking and child labour to avoid child labor. ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education 35. Issues due to labor influx ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant alter existing levels of communicable diseases including respiratory Cost Engineer, MoH problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) 78 ❖ Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct ❖ Informing workers about national laws ❖ Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract ❖ Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) ❖ Cooperation with law enforcement agencies ❖ Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. ❖ A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. ❖ The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 36. Traffic Management ❖ Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan with the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant relevant authorities to minimize inconvenience to road users as well Cost Engineer, Traffic Police as prevent road accidents and implement it. ❖ Road signs and trained flagmen should be used to divert traffic as per the required traffic management measures. ❖ Clear instructions should be given if detours are used. ❖ Also, any pits should be enclosed to prevent pedestrians or vehicles falling into them ❖ Improvement of the road surface and width will result in an increase of both the number of vehicles and the vehicle operating speeds. ❖ Therefore, after the construction is completed the contractor should erect relevant road signs and road markings to guide the drivers to ensure the safety of the vehicles and pedestrians 37. Loss of Access due to ❖ Temporary access will be provided when permanent access is Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction blocked for construction of all houses and public properties which Cost Engineer have already obtained access from the road. ❖ When construction work is in progress in one side, the other side will be opened for traffic & properly ❖ At the end of each day, debris that blocked access path will be cleared away under the supervision ofthe Engineer. 38. Protection of Physical ❖ If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cultural Resources trace the contractor will ensure that protective fencing as agreed Cost Engineer (PCRs) close to the Site. with the community and or head of the physical cultural resource (ie temple, mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. ❖ If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and will take all requisite measures to ensure so. 79 ❖ The contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. ❖ Labors will be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass into such areas. ❖ Unless agreed with the community the contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 39. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in a manner that the destruction to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Flora the flora and their habitats is minimized. Cost Engineer • Trees and vegetation shall be felled / removed only if that impinges directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. In all such cases contractor shall take prior approval from the Engineer. • Contractor shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance. • If such action is unavoidable the Engineer shall be informed in advance and carry out public consultation and report on the same should be submitted to the Engineer. • Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the CEA, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. • Removed trees of significant value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. Documentation on the process should be shared with the engineer and maintained by the contractor. • The contractor shall plant at least 3 good specimens of native trees over 5-year-old root-balled or having at least 3ft height suitable for the location as identified by the Engineer. The planting should take place in public land suitable for the purpose • The contractor shall build hardy structures around the trees for protection. • The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the well-being of the trees/plants until the end of the contract 40. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in such a manner that the destruction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Fauna or disruption to the fauna and their habitats is minimal. Cost Engineer • Construction workers shall be instructed to protect fauna including wild animals and aquatic life as well as their habitats. Hunting, poaching and unauthorized fishing by project workers is not allowed. • No solid or liquid waste should be dumped into natural habitats. 41. Prevention of the Spread ❖ There is a possibility of introducing / spreading of invasive species Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant of Invasive Plant Species during material transportation and disposing cleared vegetation Cost Engineer 80 from one site to another, thus the following measures are to be undertaken. ❖ Close monitoring of transportation, storage of borrowing material for the spread of any invasive species must be done. • Vehicles should be covered during transportation of cleared vegetation to and from the construction site. • Borrow material to be brought from properly identified borrow pits and quarry sites, the sites should be inspected in order to ensure that no invasive plant species are being carried with the borrow material. • Washing the vehicles should be conducted periodically to prevent carrying any invasive species • The construction site should be inspected periodically to ensure that no invasive species are establishing themselves at the site. 42. Chance find procedures • All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant for PCRs and remains or things of geological or archaeological interest Cost Engineer Archeological Property discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. • The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. • The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 43. Surface Drainage and ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which will Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Possible Water discharge water to existing storm water drainage networks Cost Engineer Stagnation ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sandbag barriers etc. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to cutting, excavation and other activities 44. Handling Social and ❖ The Contractor shall appoint a person (ESSO) responsible for Contractor Engineer, PIU/PMU, RDA Environmental Issues community liaison and to handle public complaints regarding during Construction environmental/ social related matters. All public complaints will be entered into the Complaints Register. The ESSO will promptly investigate and review environmental and social complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. 81 ❖ A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs. They are received, with the action taken by the ESSO on complains thereof. 45. Prevention of landslides ❖ Contractor should strictly follow necessary slope protection Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant measures such as gabion walls, retaining walls, soil nailing etc... Cost Engineer NBRO as per the designs given in the Contract documents and any other measures instructed by the Engineer. ❖ Contractor should incorporate proper drainage network to reduce flow of water in to vulnerable slopes using interceptor drains, trench drains etc... and to drain off water collected within the soil mass of the slopes using perforated pipes and diverting to nearby existing channel during intense rains ❖ Contractor should not unnecessarily disturb steep slopes which can result landslides and prior approval should be obtained from Engineer and NBRO if directed by the Engineer if contractor needs additional cutting or filling. ❖ It is necessary to monitor the possible locations of landslides during construction phase in close coordination with NBRO especially where cuts and fills are to be practiced and if found general public including road users and residents should be kept away from these sites especially during intense rainfalls POST CONSTRUCTION 46. Clearing/Closure of ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant Construction Site/Labor engineer. Cost EngineerPRDA Camps ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ Agreements made with the particular land owners should be terminated and relevant documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. ❖ All solid waste will be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured will be left behind on site once the contractor demobilizes. 47. Environmental ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge Engineering Contractor RDA/Consultant Engineer, Enhancement/ treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed Cost PRDA Landscaping 82 design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Documents. ❖ The Contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this ESMP. 48. Road furnishing on ❖ The Contractor will ensure that all safety signage and indicative Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant safety. road markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design Cost EngineerPRDA prior to demobilization. 49. Hydrology and drainage ❖ Rooting maintenance, repairing, removal of sediments and rubbish Engineering Contractor, PRDA PRDA, RDA/Consultant to avoid drainage congestions and obstructions to storm water flow Cost Engineer 50. Replanting of trees ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and Engineering Contractor PRDA, RDA/Consultant monitoring done at least for a period of three years Cost Engineer 83 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultations conducted for IRDCP. Stakeholder consultation conducted with communities living beside the road Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Type of Stakeholder Number of Provided Participants (M/F) 11.03.2021 Owner of a commercial Male • Main livelihood of the area is tea unit cultivation. • About 40 -50 lorries transport tea leaves on this road daily. • This road is in damaged condition and therefore, it should be improved. 12.03.2021 Grama Niladhari Male • Majority of people living in this Welekumbura area are Sinhala - Buddhists. • Most of the lands are private lands. But there are some lands under Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance. 84 2.3. ESMP of SR 03 - Pabahinna Kinchigune road 85 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 03 - Pabahinna Kinchigune road (2.8km) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Draft Final Report June 2021 86 Background Pabahinna Kinchigune road Road length: 2.80km Coordinates: Starting Point: 6° 42.566'N, 80° 47.244'E End Point: 6° 41.424'N, 80° 46.773'E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Imbulpe EE Division: Pelmadulla GN Divisions: Muttettuwegama, Kinchigune, Karagasthalawa 1. Introduction PabahinnaKinchigune road starts from Pambahinna – Kumbalagama a and Rajawaka- Kapugala (B593) road and ends near the Samanalawewa reservoir. This road is under the custody of Balangoda Pradesiya Sabha (local authority). The surface of the road is damaged macadam. The road traverses along a hilly terrain and elevation of the trace varies between 464 - 596m MSL. The road runs adjacent to Rajawaka proposed forest reserve at 1.8km (RHS) and 2.3km to the end point on both sides of the road. The road ends closer to Samanalawewa reservoir. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 2.8 km). The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. The proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 4.5m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and earth drain 0.8m. The estimated time frame for construction of this road is four (4) months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e., RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls normally are erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the Pambahinna Kinchigune road is around 10m and the average carriageway is 5m. 4. Project Implementing Agency: The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The Pradeshiya Sabah (local authority) of Balangoda will provide coordination support by attending to any public 87 requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead- Aways…etc. Further, a representative from the Balangoda Pradeshiya Sabah will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits This road is used by local tourists to visit Samanalawewa reservoir and there is also a camping site. The road also provides access to Faculty of Agriculture, University of Sabaragamuwa and the Training center of Ceylon Electricity Board. Thus, this road development will provide easy access to students, local tourists and residents in the area. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and collect all available information and take photographs of the road (see Annex1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic mapsand secoundary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). The staff of Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists, and submitted to World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted). The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which isresponsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Pambahinna – Kinchigune Road will have a majority of reversible, small-medium scale environmental and social impacts. The key environmental impacts include indirrecte impacts to Rajawaka Proposed Forest Reserve and temporary impacts to water quality of the Samanalawewa Recervoir. The main social impacts will be temporary loss of access to residents, common properties and the impact of dust, noise and vibration. These impacts are specifically limited to the civil works phase of the project that can be managed by site specific mitigation measures, this sub- project therefore can be classified as Moderate Risk. Therefore an Environmental and Social Mangement Plan (ESMP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the likely impacts. 88 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1 Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements: There are about 58 households and 13 small shops located along the road. The population is around 270. The majority of the people are Sinhalese Buddhists by their ethnicity and religion respectively. Land ownership: There are no squatters along the road. The land is private and government owned. There are titleholders and permit holders ▪ Livelihoods: Paddy is the main crop cultivated in the area. Residents are engaged in public and private sector jobs and self-employment as well. Local organisations: There are Farmer Organisations and Funeral Aid Societies in the area ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There is a Buddha shrine, Bo tree, temple and an educational institute as described in the Table 1.. During construction period, the access to these places will be temporarily disrupted. In order to mitigate this impact, temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after construction activities. Table 1: Community infrastructure and resources Community Coordinates Chainage Road side Distance infrastructure from RoW & resources Buddha Shrine 6°42'34.50"N 80°47'14.31"E Starting RHS 0.5m point Temple 6°42'5.53"N 80°47'9.56"E 1.00 LHS 10m Bo tree 6°41'55.98"N 80°46'54.49"E 1.600 LHS 20m Faculty of 6°42'5.53"N 80°47'9.60"E 1.060 to LHS 2m Agriculture - 1.600 University of 6°41'55.90"N 80°46'54.53"E Sabaragamuwa ▪ On-going development projects: None. ▪ Visitors to the area: There are local tourists who visit the Samanalawewa reservoir. There is also a camping site and a training centre belonging to Ceylon Electricity Board in the project area. Therefore, visitors are coming to project area frequently. 7.2. Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical construction  Culverts will be work? reconstructed, and drains will be 89 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or rehabilitation of  The road surface existing facilities? will be upgraded with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to loss of housing,  Proposed other assets, resource use or incomes? rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the site chosen for this work free from encumbrances and  This road is in possession of the Ministry/ or relevant government currently under the agency? custody of the Balangoda Pradeshiya Sabha (local authority). Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the ownership status and current usage of land known?  The RoW is owned by Balangoda Pradeshiya Sabha (local authority). The usage of land is road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other fixed assets  through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or encroachers)  present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? 90 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or temporary loss of incomes  and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those affected by the  None of the people project? If Yes, approximately how many? will be affected as the development work will be carried out within the existing RoW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or vulnerable to  poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities, services or natural  resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose potential  During the safety risks to local communities, commuters or pedestrians construction phase, in the project area? there can be safety issues to local communities, commuters or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be affected through  land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools, clinics, hospitals,  There is a Buddha places of worship? shrine, Bo tree, temple and an education institute (see Table 1) Are there any GBV prevention and response actors (NGOs,  Project area comes government notified shelter homes, police stations, etc.) in under the project area of influence? Samanalawewa Police Station which is 0.28 km away from the project site.Further, 91 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known “MithuruPiyasa” 3 center is located in Balangoda hospital. Is the project site in a populated area and/or with high  vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location?  Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the sub-project, with  Both skilled and what skill set, and for what period? unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. Approximately 12 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the local workforce?  Priority will be given to secure labor from the local community. There is a possibility of Will there be workers brought in from outside the project  bringing outside area? labor if local labor is not sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation or service  Accommodation amenities to support the workforce during construction? facilities to be provided if labor is brought from outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar socio-  economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? 3 Mithuru Piyasa is a center established by Ministry of Health in main hospitals to support survivors of GBV. 92 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Given the characteristics of the local community, are there  any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project area The total number of labor required for the project is approximately12. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 93 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: Pabahinna - Kinchigune road (No. 3) Road Length: 2.8km Location: District: Rathnapura DS Division: Imbulpe SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site  - Protected Area  Road runs adjacent to Rajawaka Proposed Forest Reserve at 1.8km (RHS) and 2.3km to the end point on both sides of the road (Source: Maps of Sensitive Areas of Ratnapura District prepared by CEA and Topographic maps of Sri Lanka,1:50000 scale). Current legal status of the forest is being verified with the Forest Department and Department of Wildlife Conservation, which will determine the eligibility for financing according to the project’s Negative List (ESMF). However, road improvement works will be limited to the existing ROW (around 11m) of the road and there is a sufficient ROW along the particular road section. - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity  94 B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas;  disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g.  sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  No permanent diversion is waterways crossed by roads, resulting in required. Temporary diversion increased sediment in streams affected by will be required at culvert increased soil erosion at construction site? reconstruction; 0.25, 0.85, 1.42, 1.49, 1.68, 1.8 and 2.24km. Water flow to the downstream will be continued during construction phase and streams will be restored to original condition after need is over. Siltation of streams will be minimized by application of soil conservation measures such as silt traps and fences. - Deterioration of surface water quality due to sil  Road ends closer to trunoff and sanitary wastes from worker-based Samanalawewa reservoir. camps and chemicals used in construction? This impact is temporary and will be restricted to the construction phase. Storing all construction materials and chemicals in well secured and managed sites away from water bodies as above mentioned and installing silt traps with proper drainage near all water bodies prior to construction activities, providing proper sanitary facilities and solid waste management practices to worker camps and creating awareness on sanitation for workers will mitigate these impacts. - Increased local air pollution due to rock  Regular sprinkling of water to crushing, cutting and filling works, and suppress dust and avoiding chemicals from asphalt processing? using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. 95 - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  Blasting works will not be civil works? necessary. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works will be managed within the permissible levels as specified in the national standards. Specially the sensitive receptors as given in the Question 8 of the Social Screening Checklist and 0.0 to 2.3km where settlements are located. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of  people - Other social concerns relating to  Regular sprinkling of water to inconveniences in living conditions in the suppress dust and avoiding project areas that may trigger cases of upper construction activities during respiratory problems and stress? night time. - Hazardous driving conditions where  construction interferes with pre-existing roads? - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in  Location of labor camps only construction camps and work sites, and at approved sites and continues possible transmission of communicable labor supervision shall diseases from workers to local populations? minimize these impacts. Utilizing local labour as much as possible will mitigate these impacts. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for  Avoiding possibilities of water mosquito vectors of disease? stagnation areas within the constriction sites, keeping hygienic conditions in labour camps will minimize creation of mosquito breeding sites. - Accident risks associated with increased  Implementation of a proper vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of traffic management plan toxic materials and loss of life? during the construction period will minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lamps, retaining walls and provision of PPE for labors will mitigate these impacts. Regular maintenance and keeping construction vehicles up to the relevant standards 96 will mitigate accidental spills of toxic materials. - Increased noise and air pollution resulting  from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil,  grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road Appendix 1 - Photographs of Pabahinna Kinchigune road 97 Figure 1: Starting point of the road at Pabahinna - Kubalgama -Rajawaka - Kapugala road (B593) Figure 2: Along the road 98 Figure 3: Faculty of Agriculture of University of Sabaragamuwa which is located at 1.00km to 1.600 on LHS of the road Figure 4: Rajawaka proposed forest reserve located at 1.8 km on RHS of the road 99 Figure 5: Rajawaka proposed forest reserve on either sides of the road from 2.3km Figure 6: Rajawaka proposed forest reserve on either sides of the road 100 Figure 4: End point of the road near the Samanalawewa reservoir 101 Appendix 2 – Location Map 102 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Pabahinna Kinchigune road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Moderate Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used It is recommended to include safety sign boards and speed limits around • Section 49 1.06 to 1.6km near the location of Faculty of Agriculture - University of of ESMP Sabaragamuwa Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made to Project Director – IRCDP, RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 103 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Rehabilitation of Pabahinna Kinchigune road (SR03) Activities and Protection and preventive measures Mitigation Responsibility Associated cost Impacts Implementation Monitoring PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PREPERATION 1. Finalization of ❖ Contractor shall prepare detailed Environmental Method Statement (EMS) clearly Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co the stating the approach, actions and manner in which the ESMP is to be implemented. Cost nsultant Engineer Environmental ❖ It is required from the contractor to prepare the EMS for each work site, if work Method will be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. Statement on ❖ The EMS shall be updated regularly and submit for the Project Engineers review. ESMP implementation 2. Tree Removal As per the preliminary studies removal of road side trees is not found to be necessary. Engineering Engineer, PMU/PIU/RDA/Co However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary Cost PIU/PMU of RDA nsultant Engineer during the construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users, in compatible with the designs yet to be completed. Contractor In such cases, ❖ The Engineer shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees, including those of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance via change of design and alignment. ❖ Strictly prohibited the removal or cut of trees within the Rajawaka Proposed Forest reserve located at 1.8km (RHS) and from 2.3km to end (either sides) of the road. ❖ The technical justification for the trees that will be required to be removed will be documented accordingly. ❖ The following steps are to be followed if trees are identified for removal during the rehabilitation of the road. o Identify and document the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type o Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Divisional Secretariat. Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times of the number of trees cut using grown up saplings (having at least 3ft height) should be carried out in the project area. o If road side space for replanting is not available, other possible locations such as temples, public areas (if possible in University land area, land belongs to Electricity Board) will be explored with the help of DoF and DS of the area o The contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the Central Environmental Authority, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. 104 o Removed trees of economic value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. o Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation. Any leftover of trees shall be removed and disposed in approved manner. 3. Labor and Labor ❖ The contractor should give priority to hiring labor from the surrounding areas to avoid Engineering Contractor, PMU/PIU/RDA/Co Camps, the need for labor camps. Cost PMU/PIU nsultant Engineer, Construction ❖ If labor camps are required to house migrant workers, they should be placed well away Local Authority Camps, from settlements or sensitive receptors, boundaries and buffer zones of temporary office protected/forested areas (Rajawaka Proposed Forest Reserve), water bodies and other (Samanalawewa Reservoir) and preferably located on land which is not productive temporary (barren/waste lands presently). If these are not possible, private lands maybe taken on facilities lease as standard practice. The location, layout and basic facility provision of the labor camp must be submitted to Engineer of the relevant managing department prior to their construction. ❖ The construction of the labor camp will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer and then from the relevant local authority. ❖ Provision of proper drainage facilities to the labour camps and prevent breeding of mosquitoes, flies and other vector borne diseases. ❖ The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. ❖ Provision of proper sanitary facilities to the labour camps and offices including water, urinals, toilets, bathing facilities, mosquito nets with adequate capacity of septic tanks and soak pits. ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with concurrence from the Local Public Health Inspector (PHI) ❖ Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in acceptable manner. The solid waste shall be handed over to the waste collecting system of the Local Authority (LA) of the area (if any) and wastewater should be disposed in an environmentally acceptable manner (meeting the desired water quality standards) with the approval of the Engineer. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. ❖ Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first aid and firefighting equipment shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. ❖ All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. 105 ❖ Labor camp sites after use should be cleared and the site should be reinstated to previous condition at the close of the construction work and the agreement with the land owner should be terminated properly and relevant documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 4. Material ❖ The contractor is required to ensure that sand, aggregates and other quarry material is Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co Sourcing sourced from licensed sources. Cost nsultant Engineer, ❖ The contractor is required to maintain the necessary licenses and environmental CEA,GSMB clearances from GSMB and CEA for all borrow and quarry material they are sourcing –including soil , fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. ❖ Sourcing of any material from protected areas and/or designated natural areas, including tank beds, are strictly prohibited. ❖ If the contractor uses a non-commercial borrow/quarry sites, the sites should be remediated accordingly once material sourcing has been completed. ❖ The contractor should submit in writing all the relevant numbers and relevant details of all pre-requisite licenses etc. and report of their status accordingly to the Engineer. 5. Water for ❖ The contractor should arrange adequate supply of water for the project purpose Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co Construction throughout the construction period from a source agreed upon with the engineer. Cost nsultant Engineer activities ❖ Water may not be obtained for project purposes, including for labor camps, from public or community water supply schemes without a prior approval from the relevant authority. Extraction of water from ground water or surface water bodies without the permission from Engineer and the relevant authority (NW&DB, Department of Irrigation, CEB) is not permitted ❖ Permission for the extraction of water should be obtained prior to the commencement of the project, from the relevant authority. 6. Work Site for ❖ The contractor should identify an area to store construction materials and equipment at Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co construction a site which should be approved by the engineer. These sites should be well away from Cost nsultant Engineer materials the Rajawaka Proposed Forest Reserve. ❖ Storage yards cannot be located in community areas, such as playgrounds, close to water bodies (Reservoirs) and water ways, cause access issues to locals or forested areas that require clearing. ❖ Parking, repairing vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be done stationed only at the work site and/or in any other designated areas by the engineer. ❖ The contractor should provide instruction and advice should be given to drivers and operators (both companies owned and hired) to park vehicles and store equipment at the work site or designated areas by the engineer. 106 7. Information ❖ Discussions should be conducted with the residents who reside along the corridor of the Engineering Contractor/ PMU/PIU/RDA/Co Disclosure road; Cost PMU/PIU nsultant Engineer among o Residents have to be briefed of the project, purpose and design and outcomes and Stakeholders project’s grievance redress mechanism via a documented community consultation session o This should be done immediately once the contractor is mobilized. o The contractor should take note of all impacts, especially access issues and safety hazards that will be of concern to the residents and take necessary measures as stipulated in the ESMP to mitigate them. ❖ The contractor will maintain a log of any grievances/complains and actions taken to resolve them. ❖ In case of any complaint referring to GN and DS level GRM, the contractor should have the copy of the minutes of such decisions. ❖ A copy of the ESMP should be available at all times at the project supervision office on site. 8. Selection of ❖ Efforts shall be taken to minimize use of temporary land for the construction activities Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co temporary use ❖ Selection of temporary lands with considering of social and environmental background Cost nsultant Engineer lands adhering to laws and regulations in the country ❖ Approval for the temporary use lands shall be obtained from Engineer and need to sign agreement with the land owners ❖ Once the use of the particular land is over, the agreement should be terminated and the documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 9. Shifting of public Based on the preliminary studies utilities observed along the road are not necessary to be Engineering Contractor/Service PMU/PIU/RDA/Co utilities removed. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to relocate the utilities in case it Cost providers nsultant Engineer, is necessary in the design stage to perfect the work. In such case, CEB, NW&DB, SLT ❖ Proper utility survey shall be carried out in order to identify the effected utilities and the exact locations ❖ Consent and action shall be obtained from relevant service providers (CEB, NWS&DB and SLT) to minimize time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Advance notice to the public in all local languages about time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators for the shifting/reestablishment of utilities to minimize accidental damage and functional purposes ❖ Special attention shall be taken to provide relevant services to the public without long delay ❖ Water and other utilities shall be provided to the public if long delay to re-establish services with the instruction of PIU 10. Hydrology and ❖ Design of new culverts and other drainage structures in consultation and Engineering Contractor/PMU/P PMU/PIU/RDA/Co drainage recommendations of the Irrigation and Provincial Irrigation Department cost IU nsultant Engineer, ❖ Temporary diversion of water ways during construction should be ensured that no DoI obstruction to natural water flow ❖ Construction work affecting water bodies (Samanalawewa Reservoir) should be prevented and work should be scheduled during the dry season 107 ❖ Excavation of beds of any water body/tank, streams, irrigation systems, and other water resources shall be avoided by the contractor ❖ Contractor shall not divert, close, block existing canals in a manner that adversely affect downstream intakes 11. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the design requirements, PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Co to improve safety including realignment of bends, to avoid bottle necks or construction nsultant Engineer, of cross drainages, lead-away in the locations where required. Balangoda PS ❖ All effort will be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Grama Niladari and/or Divisional Secretariat. ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 12. Reduction of • Animal corridors/migratory paths, located across the road corridor, shall not be animal crashes blocked/obstructed by the contractor, specially within the Rajawaka Proposed Forest on the road area. Further, new structures to facilitate animal movement across the road should be introduced with the recommendation of the Forest Department and with the approval of Engineer. For example under passes should be provided for terrestrial animals such as reptiles and amphibians and canopy bridges should be provided for arboreal animals (Drainage structures that have been already provided will act as passages for movement of animals across the road during the operational phase. However, additional pathways to be constructed if the gap between two consecutive structures is considerably high.) Following literature can be used in designing animal crossing structures which are used worldwide. • Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, 2020. Guidelines for Amphibian and Reptile Conservation during Road Building and Maintenance Activities in British Columbia. Version 1.0., March 30, 2020. • Green Infrastructure Design for Transport Projects: A Road Map to Protecting Asia's Wildlife Biodiversity-2019-Asian Development Bank https://www.adb.org/publications/green-transport-projects-asia-wildlife • Ecofriendly Measures to Mitigate Impacts of Linear Infrastructure on Wildlife-2016- Wildlife Institude of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change India, National Highway Authority of India, National Tiger Conservation Authority of India and the World Bank Group http://moef.gov.in/wp- content/uploads/2019/07/eco_friendly_measures_mitigate_impacts_linear_infra_wildlife_c ompressed.pdf 108 13. Land • Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Resettlement Policy Framework Land PIU/PMU of RDA RDA, Balangoda Acquisition (if (RPF) is prepared for the project to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Acquisition PS required) Land acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its cost regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 14. Identifying • Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is blocked for Engineering Engineer, PMU/PIU/RDA/Co locations to construction. Cost PIU/PMU of RDA nsultant Engineer provide • The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and temporary business places expected to be damaged during construction. Contractor access • In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. • If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. CONSTRUCTION PHASE 15. Clearing of road ❖ During site clearance activities, removal of vegetation and debris must be carried out Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co shoulders and swiftly and in well-planned manner. Cost nsultant Engineer Removal and ❖ In places where the road RoW is not clearly demarcated, extra care need to be taken, Disposal of not to damage crops and trees in private lands construction ❖ During the site clearance and disposal of debris, contractor will take full care to ensure debris and that public or private properties are not damaged / affected and that the traffic is not excavated interrupted materials ❖ The contractor shall identify the sites for disposal of material cleared. ❖ Plants, shrubs and other vegetation cleared should not be burned on site. ❖ Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas (Rajawaka Proposed Forest Reserve) and water bodies (Samanalawewa Reservoir, etc..). o Avoid disposal on productive/agricultural land. o should be located with the consensus of the local community, in consultation with the Engineer and shall be approved by the LA, Pradeshiya sabha, o Minimize the construction debris/excavated material as by balancing the cut and fill requirements. ❖ The contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites. ❖ Debris, residual spoil and dismantled and demolished structures should not be sited to the productive/agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive locations such as forest lands, water bodies/reservoirs. 109 16. Protection of ❖ Topsoil of the agricultural areas and any other productive areas where it has to be Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co topsoil removed for the purpose of this project shall be stripped to a specified depth of 150mm Cost nsultant Engineer and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m, as directed by the Engineer. ❖ If the contractor is in any doubt on whether to conserve the topsoil or not for any given area, he shall obtain the direction from the Engineer in writing ❖ Removed topsoil could be used as a productive soil when replanting trees and during turfing. ❖ Stockpiled topsoil must be returned to cover the areas where the topsoil has been removed due to project activities. Residual topsoil must be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm – 150mm. ❖ Topsoil thus stockpiled for reuse shall not be surcharged or overburdened. ❖ As far as possible multiple handling of topsoil stockpiles should be kept to a minimum. 17. Protection of ❖ Construction vehicle, machinery and equipment shall be used and stationed only in the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co Ground Cover areas of work and in any other area designated/ approved by the Engineer. Cost nsultant Engineer and Vegetation ❖ Entry and exit of construction vehicles and machinery should be restricted to particular points as directed by the engineer ❖ Contractor should provide necessary instructions to drivers, operators and other construction workers not to destroy ground vegetation cover unnecessarily. 18. Transport and ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks. Overloading of vehicles with Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co Storage of materials should be controlled and done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. Cost nsultant Engineer construction ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed materials structures or in a contained manner. All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. ❖ Loading, unloading and transport of materials shall not be inconvenient to the road side community or road users ❖ Selection of sites for stock piling with the approval of Engineer away from environment and public sensitive locations as mentioned in No. 17. ❖ Storage of fuel, lubricant and chemicals use for the construction activities on paved surface without contamination to the environment and storm water runoff ❖ Approval shall be taken prior to use of local roads from relevant authorities and need to maintenance during the use by the Contractor 19. Emission of Dust ❖ In order to minimize the levels of airborne dust all construction material/debris should Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co be stored as per the instructions provided above No.16. Cost nsultant Engineer ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive dust residing along the road especially near the University premises and within residential areas should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas, material extraction sites, processing plants and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water 110 sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Special attention should be paid to the university premises ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Erection of dust barriers to the public, religious and other socially important locations ❖ Metal quarries, crushers and all the plants should be located at least 500m from university premises, the public sensitive and residential areas ❖ Establishment of tire washing facility for the plants, yards or any other sites which causing to bring mud particles with the vehicles. 20. Management of ❖ In the event the contractor will use a self-operated borrow site Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/C Self Operated o Contractor shall comply with the environmental requirements/guidelines issued by Cost onsultant Engineer Borrow Sites the CEA, GSMB and the respective local authorities with respect of locating CEA, GSMB borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. o Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the Engineer o No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under FFPO and FO and within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations o Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the Engineer. o All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA and the respective local authority (Refer Annex II for guidelines). o Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. o Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits. 21. Quarry ❖ In the event the contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry sites available in the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/C Operations and project area Cost onsultant Engineer Management of ❖ They should be approved by CEA with valid EPL (Environment Protection Licenses) CEA,GSMB Self Operated and GSMB with valid IML (Industrial Mining Licenses); Quarry Sites ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO and not within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. 111 ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractors operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 22. Control of ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing drainage paths are not Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co Sedimentation blocked. Cost nsultant Engineer and Soil Erosion ❖ Drainage paths associated with irrigation structures should be improved / erected to drain rainwater properly. ❖ Silt traps will be constructed to avoid siltation into the water bodies/reservoirs and water ways, where necessary along the road corridor (Refer Annex III) ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to water bodies/reservoirs, waterways and water canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be removed from the construction sites as soon as possible. Until removal, these soil dumps should be covered with thick polythene sheets. ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be placed at least 200m away from all water bodies/reservoirs. ❖ Top soil shall be prevented to use for tree planting and turfing activities. ❖ All fills and back fills should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ Construction activities: excavation and earth work around vulnerable area for soil erosion mainly restricted to the dry periods and removal of green cover vegetation shall be minimized. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. Especially the waterways directed to Smanalawewa Reservoir should have suitable silt traps as given below. o Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. o All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment will be made for their implementation. 23. Noise from ❖ Noise generating work should be limited to daytime (6:00AM to 6:00PM). No work Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/C vehicles, that generates excessive noise should be carried out during night hours where in close Cost onsultant Engineer machinery and proximity to public sensitive receptors (temples, university), residential areas and forest CEA equipment area (from 6:00PM to 6:00AM on the following day). ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive noise residing along the road especially near the University premises and within residential areas should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. For all construction 112 activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ All equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that will be used in construction on site, for transport and for plants (crushers, asphalt, concrete and batching plants). ❖ Ideally noise generating work should not be carried out during public holidays and religious days. Special care should be taken as there is a temple nearby. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive noise residing along the road especially near the University premises and within residential areas should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of nighttime resident laborers should be minimized. 24. Vehicular noise ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted during periods Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co pollution at of loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. Cost nsultant Engineer residential / ❖ The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas sensitive (including forest area). receptors ❖ Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include places of worship and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be Employed. ❖ Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 25. Impacts due to ❖ Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction works do not result Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co Vibration in damage to adjacent properties due to vibration. Cost nsultant Engineer, ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive vibration residing along the road especially near GSMB the University premises, Buddha shrine at starting point, temple at 1km and within residential areas should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. 113 ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Blasting shall be carried out only with permission of the Engineer and approval from GSMB 26. Pollution of Soil ❖ The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking locations, Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/C and Water via fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and Cost onsultant Engineer Fuel and refueling sites shall be located away at least 200m away from water ways and water CEA Lubricants bodies/reservoirs. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ All vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be located and operated as per the conditions and /or guidelines stipulated under the EPL issued by CEA. Wastewater shall not be disposed without meeting the disposal standards of the CEA. Wastewater from vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be cleared of oil and grease and other contaminants to meet the relevant standards before discharging to the environment. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre- identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed of in accordance with standards set by the CEA. ❖ Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of CEA or any other relevant laws. 27. Public Safety ❖ At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient passage for vehicles, Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co pedestrians and livestock. Cost nsultant Engineer ❖ Work that affects the use of existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ The construction corridor should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the site daily basis. (Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility shall be procured where deemed necessary) ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The contractor should obtain a Third-party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All construction vehicles should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. 114 ❖ Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. ❖ Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road. 28. Safety of ❖ Contractor shall comply with the requirements for safety of the workers as per the ILO Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co Workers Convention No. 62 and Safety & Health Regulations of the Factory Ordinance of Sri Cost nsultant Engineer Lanka to the extent that those are applicable to this contract. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety measures at site. ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers Employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the contractor shall maintain in stock at the site office, gloves, earmuffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. ❖ All workers should be made aware about Workers GRM and they should be facilitated to approach relevant GRCs as and when required. ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature checks etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. 29. Prevention of ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or vehicles falling or Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co accidents accidents due to open trenches/manholes during construction period. This needs to be Cost nsultant Engineer ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should comply with the Road Safety Manual of RDA. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. ❖ Night time illumination should be in place at every location where the road is narrow, diverted and structures are repaired and any other places where the PIU recommends to do so ❖ Monitor and record road crashes during construction and maintenance stages and take appropriate remedial actions 115 30. Operation of ❖ Locations selected for labour camps should be approved by engineer and comply with Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co labor camps guidelines/ recommendations issued by the CEA/Local Authority (LA). Construction Cost nsultant Engineer, of labourer’s camps shall not be located within 200m from water bodies, waterways CEA, LA and near to any other environment and social sensitive locations, such as the University and Rajawaka Proposed Forest Resrve. ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly Emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 31. Management of ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic management by Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/C the spread of the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and Cost onsultant Engineer, Covid-19 or adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid- MoH handling sudden 19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. Pandemic ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as outbreaks well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 32. Prevention of ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of mosquitoes at places of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co Vector borne work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas Cost nsultant Engineer, Diseases including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. MoH Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities ❖ Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 33. Gender issues ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project staff including Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and other payments due on service Cost nsultant Engineer Gender base provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. violence 116 ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labour camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfortability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can happen at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 34. Issues due to ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly alter existing levels of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co labor influx communicable diseases including respiratory problems, diarrheal and vector-borne Cost nsultant Engineer, diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced MoH and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) ❖ Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct ❖ Informing workers about national laws ❖ Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract ❖ Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) ❖ Cooperation with law enforcement agencies ❖ Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. ❖ A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. ❖ The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 35. Traffic ❖ Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan with the relevant authorites to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co Management minimize inconvenience to road users as well as prevent road accidents and implement Cost nsultant Engineer, it. Traffic Police ❖ Road signs and trained flagmen should be used to divert traffic as per the required traffic management measures. ❖ Clear instructions should be given if detours are used. ❖ Also, any pits should be enclosed to prevent pedestrians or vehicles falling into them ❖ Improvement of the road surface and width will result in an increase of both the number of vehicles and the vehicle operating speeds. ❖ Therefore, after the construction is completed the contractor should erect relevant road signs and road markings to guide the drivers to ensure the safety of the vehicles and pedestrians 117 36. Loss of Access ❖ Temporary access will be provided when permanent access is blocked for construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co due to for all houses and public properties which have already obtained access from the road. Cost nsultant Engineer construction ❖ When construction work is in progress in one side, the other side will be opened for traffic & properly ❖ At the end of each day, debris that blocked access path will be cleared away under the supervision of the Engineer. 37. Protection of ❖ If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project trace the contractor Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co Physical will ensure that protective fencing as agreed with the community and or head of the Cost nsultant Engineer Cultural physical cultural resource (ie temple, mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, Resources statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to (PCRs) close to avoid any impacts during the civil works. the Site. ❖ If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and will take all requisite measures to ensure so. ❖ The contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. ❖ Labors will be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. ❖ Unless agreed with the community the contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 38. Loss, Damage ❖ Prior approval and consent should be taken from the DoF before commencement of the Engineering PMU/PIU/RDA/C PMU/PIU/RDA/Co and disruption to construction activities of the road, located within the Rajawaka Proposed Forest Cost ontractor nsultant Engineer, Flora Reserve area. DoF ❖ All works shall be carried out in a manner that the destruction to the flora and their habitats is minimized ❖ All construction activities should be limited to the existing ROW of the road located within the forest area and contractor should not be allowed to encroach the land belongs to the Rajawaka Proposed Forest Reserve. ❖ Trees and vegetation shall be felled / removed only if that impinges directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. In all such cases contractor shall take prior approval from the Engineer. ❖ Contractor shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance. ❖ If such action is unavoidable the Engineer shall be informed in advance and carry out public consultation and report on the same should be submitted to the Engineer. ❖ Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the CEA, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. ❖ Removed trees of significant value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. Documentation on the process should be shared with the engineer and maintained by the contractor. ❖ The contractor shall plant at least 3 good specimens of native trees over 5-year-old root- balled or having at least 3ft height suitable for the location as identified by the Engineer. If the existing ROW is not sufficient for the tree planting, contractor would be able to select a suitable place in public land for the purpose. 118 ❖ The contractor shall build hardy structures around the trees for protection. ❖ The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the well-being of the trees/plants until the end of the contract ❖ Replanting should be as near as possible to the removal location planting of selected fast growing trees which are of native species 39. Chance found ❖ During construction, if a rare/threatened/endangered flora species is found, it shall be Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co important flora immediately informed to the PIU/PMU and RDA by the contractor. All activities that Cost nsultant Engineer, could destroy such flora and/or its habitats shall be stopped with immediate effect. Such DoF activities shall be started only after obtaining the Engineer's approval. Contractor shall carry out all activities and plans that the Engineer instructed him to take to conserve such flora and/or its habitat. 40. Loss, Damage ❖ All works shall be carried out in such a manner that the destruction or disruption to the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co and disruption to fauna and their habitats is minimal, especially within the road sections runs through the Cost nsultant Engineer Fauna Rajawaka Proposed Forest Reserve. ❖ Construction workers shall be instructed to protect fauna including wild animals and aquatic life as well as their habitats. Hunting, poaching and unauthorized fishing by project workers is not allowed. ❖ No solid or liquid waste should be dumped into natural habitats and erosion of soil to streams should also be avoided ❖ Regular and adequate fuel supplies of LPG or Kerosene to worker camps in order to avoid workers scavenging for fuel from the proposed forest reserves. 41. Chance found • During construction, if a rare/threatened/endangered fauna species is found, it shall be Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co important fauna immediately informed to the PIU/PMU and RDA by the contractor. All activities that Cost nsultant Engineer, could destroy such fauna and/or its habitat shall be stopped with immediate effect. Such DWLC/DoF activities shall be started only after obtaining the Engineer’s approval. Contractor shall carry out all activities and plans that the Engineer instructed him to undertake to conserve such fauna and/or its habitat. 42. Prevention of the ❖ There is a possibility of introducing / spreading of invasive species during material Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co Spread of transportation and disposing cleared vegetation from one site to another, thus the Cost nsultant Engineer Invasive Plant following measures are to be undertaken. Species ❖ Close monitoring of transportation, storage of borrowing material for the spread of any invasive species must be done. ❖ Vehicles should be covered during transportation of cleared vegetation to and from the construction site. ❖ Borrow material to be brought from properly identified borrow pits and quarry sites, the sites should be inspected in order to ensure that no invasive plant species are being carried with the borrow material. ❖ Washing the vehicles should be conducted periodically to prevent carrying any invasive species ❖ The construction site should be inspected periodically to ensure that no invasive species are establishing themselves at the site. 43. Chance find ❖ All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other remains or things Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co procedures for of geological or archaeological interest discovered on the site shall be the property of Cost nsultant Engineer PCRs and the Government and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. 119 Archeological ❖ The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other Property persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. ❖ The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 44. Surface ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which will discharge water to existing Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co Drainage and storm water drainage networks Cost nsultant Engineer Possible Water ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using Stagnation temporary ditches, sandbag barriers etc. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to cutting, excavation and other activities 45. Handling Social ❖ The Contractor shall appoint a person responsible for community liaison and to handle Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co and public complaints regarding environmental and social related matters. All public Cost nsultant Engineer Environmental complaints will be entered into the Complaints Register. The Environmental and Social Issues during Safeguards Officer (ESSO) will promptly investigate and review environmental and Construction social complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs. They are received, with the action taken by the ESSO on complains thereof. 46. Prevention of ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment of contract workers Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Co Sexual (including subcontractors) with age verification to avoid child labor. Cost nsultant Engineer exploitation, ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. child trafficking ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the and child labour Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education POST CONSTRUCTION 47. Clearing/Closure ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the engineer. Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant of Construction ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes Cost Engineer, PRDA Site/Labor borrow sites and storage yards as well Camps ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ All solid waste will be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured will be left behind on site once the contractor demobilizes. 120 48. Environmental ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge treatment of water Engineering Contractor RDA/Consultant Enhancement/ bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed design or typical design guidelines given Cost Engineer, PRDA as part of the Bid Documents. Landscaping ❖ The Contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this ESMP. 49. Road furnishing ❖ The Contractor will ensure that all safety signage and indicative road markings are Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant on safety. installed on site as per the guidance of the design prior to demobilization. Cost EngineerPRDA 50. Hydrology and ❖ Rooting maintenance, repairing, removal of sediments and rubbish to avoid drainage Engineering Contractor, PRDA PRDA, drainage congestions and obstructions to storm water flow Cost RDA/Consultant Engineer 51. Replanting 8 of ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and monitoring done at least for Engineering Contractor PRDA, trees a period of three years Cost RDA/Consultant Engineer 121 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultations conducted with communities living beside the road Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Type of Number of Provided Stakeholder Participants (M/F) 11.03.2021 GramaNiladari - Male • This road provides access to Agriculture Kinchigune Department of Sabaragamuwa University and to Samanalawewa reservoir. • Many people visit the reservoir. • The people living along the road are engaged in farming. 11.03.2021 Owner of a Male • There are around 50 houses along this commercial unit road and there is a training center of the Ceylon Electricity Board. • There are private and government lands along the road. 122 2.4. ESMP of SR 04 – Wikiliya Pansala Road 123 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 04 - Wikiliya Pansala Road (2.1km) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Draft Final Report June 2021 124 Background Wikiliya Pansala Road Road length: 2.10km Coordinates: Starting Point: 6° 36.909'N, 80° 44.145'E End Point: 6° 37.282'N, 80° 44.998'E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Balangoda EE Division: Pellmadulla GN Divisions: Wikiliya,Damahana 1. Introduction The WikiliyaPansala Road (2.10km) starts from Kirimatitenna-Galgoda (B223) road and ends connecting Balangoda - Bowatte–Kaltota (B038) Road. This road is under the custody of Balangoda Pradeshiya Sabah (local authority). The surface of the road is concrete, interlock and degraded macadam. Road traverses along a hilly terrain and elevation of the trace vary between 505 - 575m MSL. The road runs parallel to a small stream located from 0.12km to 0.84km on RHS and crosses a stream at 1.87km. 2. Road Rehabilitation: This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 2.10km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. Proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and drain 0.7m (one side). The estimated time frame for construction of this road is four (4) months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e., RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls normally erect along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases also there's a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the Wikiliya Pansala road is around 6m and the average carriageway is 3.6m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The Pradeshiya Sabah (local authority) of Balangoda will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead- Aways…etc. Further, a representative from Balangoda Pradeshiya Sabah (local authority) will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 125 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits: The road links two national roads, Kirimatitenna-Galgoda (B223) road and Balangoda - Bowatte–Kaltota (B038) and therefore, it is important this road to be developed. There are agricultural activities such as paddy and vegetable cultivations and road development will facilitate the transportation of these agricultural produce. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and collect all available information and take photographs(see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic maps and secoundary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). The staff of Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted). The tachnical details were obtained from Project Management Unit f Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Wikiliya Pansala Road will have a majority of reversible, small-medium scale environmental and social impacts. The main environmental impacts include minor landlisde risks and temporary impacts to waterways and water quality. The main social impacts will be temporary loss of access to residents, common properties and the impact of dust, noise and vibration. These impacts are specifically limited to the civil works phase of the project that can be managed by site specific mitigation measures, this sub-project therefore can be classified as Moderate Risk. Therefore an Environmental and Social Mangement Plan (ESMP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the likely impacts. 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1 Project Impact Area: Settlements: There are about 30 households located on both sides of the road with an estimated population of 114. The majority of the people are Sinhala Buddhists. Some Indian Tamils families also live in some sections of the road. They are Hindus by religion. ▪ Land ownership: There are no squatters along the road. Lands are under private and government ownership. There are titleholders and permit holders. 126 ▪ Livelihoods: Paddy and vegetable cultivation are the main sources of livelihoods. Some people work as wage labourers. Residents are also engaged in public and private sector jobs and self- employment. ▪ Local organisations: There are Farmer Organisations in the area. ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There is a temple, Bo tree and Buddha shrine as shown in the Table 1. During construction period, access to these places will be disturbed. In order to mitigate this impact, temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after construction activities. ▪ Table1: Community infrastructure and resources Community Location Chai Road Distance infrastructure & nge side from the resources RoW WijayaThennakonMudali 6°37'9.89"N 80°44'53.06"E 1.6 RHS 10m ndaramaya Temple Wall of a Bo 6°37'9.74"N 80°44'46.35"E 1.42 RHS Edge of tree(Bodhigaraya) the RoW Buddha Shrine 6°37'17.00"N 80°44'59.85"E End LHS 1.0 m point On-going development projects: None. ▪ Visitors to the area: The road provides access to surrounding recreational places and visitors use this road as an access road. 7.2 Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical construction  Culverts will be work? reconstructed, and drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or rehabilitation of  The road surface existing facilities? will be upgraded with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new 127 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to loss of housing,  Proposed other assets, resource use or incomes? rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the site chosen for this work free from encumbrances and  This road is in possession of the Ministry/ or relevant government currently under the agency? custody of Balangoda Pradesiya Sabha (local authority). Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the ownership status and current usage of land known?  The RoW is owned by BalangodaPradesiya Sabha). The usage of the land is road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other fixed assets  through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or encroachers)  present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or temporary loss of incomes  and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those affected by the  None of the people project? If Yes, approximately how many? will be affected as the development work will be carried out within the existing RoW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or vulnerable to  poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services 128 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Will people lose access to facilities, services or natural  resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose potential  During the safety risks to local communities, commuters or construction phase, pedestrians in the project area? there can be safety issues to local communities, commuters or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be affected through  land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools, clinics, hospitals,  There is a temple; a places of worship? Bo tree and a Buddha shrine (see Table 1). Are there any GBV prevention and response actors (NGOs,  Project area comes government notified shelter homes, police stations, etc.) in under the project area of influence? Weligepola Police station which is4.450km away from project site. Further, “MithuruPiyasa” 4 center is located in Balangoda hospital. Is the project site in a populated area and/or with high  vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location?  Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the sub-project, with  Both skilled and what skill set, and for what period? unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. 4 Mithuru Piyasa is a center established by Ministry of Health in main hospitals to support survivors of GBV. 129 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Approximately 12 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the local workforce?  Priority will be taken to secure labor from the local community. There is possibility of bringing outside Will there be workers brought in from outside the project  labor if local labor is area? not sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation or service  Accommodation amenities to support the workforce during construction? facilities to be provided if labor is brought from outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar socio-  economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local community, are there  any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project area The total number of labor required for the project is approximately12. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 130 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project Sub-project: Wikiliya Pansala Road (SR.04) Location: District: Rathnapura DS Division: Balangoda Length: 2.1km SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the √ following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site √ - Protected Area √ - Wetland √ - Mangrove √ - Estuarine √ - Buffer zone of protected area √ - Special area for protecting biodiversity √ B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas; dis √ figuration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g. √ sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of √ No permanent stream waterways crossed by roads, resulting in diversion is needed. However increased sedimentation streams affected by streams at 4.4km where new increased soil erosion at construction site? culvert to be constructed and at 0.22, 0.52, 0.68, 0.71, 0.75, 0.82, 0.88, 0.97, 1.03, 1.18, 1.2 and 1.93 will be temporary diverted for culvert reconstructions. Water flow of these locations will be facilitated to the downstream and will be restored to original condition after the need is over. Soil erosion control measures such as silt traps and silt fences will be applied at 131 waterbodies to minimize siltation. - Deterioration of surface water quality due to √ Road runs parallel to a small silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- stream located from 0.12km to based camps and chemicals used in 0.84km on RHS, with 20- construction? 100m distance downward, crosses a stream at 1.87 (Steel bridge) and small stream at 1.03km. This impact is temporary and will be restricted to the construction phase. Storing all construction materials and chemicals in well secured and managed sites away from water bodies, installing silt traps with proper drainage near all water bodies prior to construction activities, providing proper sanitary facilities and solid waste management practices to worker camps and creating awareness on sanitation for workers will mitigate these impacts. - Increased local air pollution due to rock √ Regular sprinkling of water to crushing, cutting and filling works, and suppress dust and avoiding chemicals from asphalt processing? using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other √ Blasting works will not be civil works? necessary. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works will be managed within the particular national standards. Specially the sensitive receptors as given in the Question 8 of the Social Screening Checklist. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of √ people - Other social concerns relating to √ Regular sprinkling of water to inconveniences in living conditions in the suppress dust and avoiding project areas that may trigger cases of upper construction activities during respiratory problems and stress? night time. 132 - Hazardous driving conditions where √ construction interferes with pre-existing roads? - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in √ Location of labor camps only construction camps and work sites, and at approved sites and possible transmission of communicable continues labor supervision diseases from workers to local populations? shall minimize these impacts. Utilizing local labour as much as possible will mitigate these impacts. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for √ Avoiding possibilities of mosquito vectors of disease? water stagnation areas within the constriction sites, keeping hygienic conditions in labour camps will minimize creation of mosquito breeding sites. - Accident risks associated with increased √ Implementation of a proper vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of traffic management plan toxic materials and loss of life? during the construction period will minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lamps will mitigate these impacts. Regular maintenance and keeping construction vehicles up to the relevant standards will mitigate accidental spills of toxic materials. - Increased noise and air pollution resulting √ from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil, √ grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road 133 Appendix 1 - Photographs of Wikiliya Pansala Road Figure 1: Starting point of the road at Kirimetiyana -Galgoda road (B223) Figure 2:Along the road 134 Figure 3: A damaged section of the road Figure 4: Wijaya Thennakon Mudalindaramaya temple located at 1.6 km on RHS 135 Figure 5: Bridge at 1.8 km Figure 6: End point 136 Appendix 2 – Location Map 137 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Wikiliya Pansala Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Moderate Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used Side drains and cross drains directed to the stream runs • Section 10, 15, 39 of parallel to road from 0.12 - 0.84km, are recommended to ESMP have proper silt control measures (brush barriers) to avoid siltation of the stream. Existing slopes should not be disturbed with the road • Section 11, 41 of ESMP rehabilitation. Appropriate slope protection measures should • Any guidance to be be included if slopes are to be disturbed with the issued by NBRO recommendation of the Engineer and NBRO. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made Project Director – IRCDP, to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 138 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Rehabilitation of SR 04 Wikiliya Pansala Road Activities and Protection and preventive measures Mitigation Responsibility Associated Impacts cost Implementation Monitoring PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PREPERATION 1. Finalization of the ❖ Contractor shall prepare detailed Environmental Method Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Environmental Statement (EMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and Cost Engineer Method Statement on manner in which the ESMP is to be implemented. ESMP ❖ It is required from the contractor to prepare the EMS for each implementation work site, if work will be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. ❖ The EMS shall be updated regularly and submit for the Project Engineers review. 2. Tree Removal As per the preliminary studies removal of road side trees is not Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a Cost of RDA Engineer provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary during the construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users, in Contractor compatible with the designs yet to be completed. In such cases, ❖ The Engineer shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees, including those of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance via change of design and alignment. ❖ The technical justification for the trees that will be required to be removed will be documented accordingly. ❖ The following steps are to be followed if trees are identified for removal during the rehabilitation of the road. o Identify and document the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type o Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Divisional Secretariat. Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times of the number of trees cut using grown up saplings (having at least 3ft height) should be carried out in the project area. o If road side space for replanting is not available, other possible locations such as schools, temples, public areas will be explored with the help of DoF, DS and CBOs of the area 139 o The contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the Central Environmental Authority, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. o Removed trees of economic value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. o Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation. Any leftover of trees shall be removed and disposed in approved manner. 3. Labor and Labor ❖ The contractor should give priority to hiring labor from the Engineering Contractor, PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Camps, Construction surrounding areas to avoid the need for labor camps. Cost Engineer Camps, temporary ❖ If labor camps are required to house migrant workers, they should office and other be placed well away from settlements or sensitive receptors, temporary facilities water bodies and boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and preferably located on land which is not productive (barren/waste lands presently). If these are not possible, private lands maybe taken on lease as standard practice. The location, layout and basic facility provision of the labor camp must be submitted to Engineer of the relevant managing department prior to their construction. ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. ❖ The construction will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer. ❖ Provision of proper drainage facilities to the labour camps and prevent breeding of mosquitoes, flies and other vector borne diseases. ❖ The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Provision of proper sanitary facilities to the labour camps and offices including water, urinals, toilets, bathing facilities, mosquito nets with adequate capacity of septic tanks and soak pits. ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with concurrence from the Local Public Health Officer (PHI) ❖ Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in acceptable manner. The solid waste shall be handed over to the 140 waste collecting system of the Local Authority (LA) of the area (if any) and wastewater should be disposed in an environmentally acceptable manner (meeting the desired water quality standards) with the approval of the Engineer. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. ❖ Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first aid and firefighting equipment shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. ❖ All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible ❖ Provision of paved area for unloading and storage of fuel oil, lubricant oil, away from storm water drainage and a provision of roof where appropriate to avoid interception with the rain ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. ❖ Labor camp sites after use should be cleared and the site should be reinstated to previous condition at the close of the construction work and the agreement with the land owner should be terminated properly and relevant documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 4. Material Sourcing ❖ The contractor is required to ensure that sand, aggregates and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant other quarry material is sourced from licensed sources. Cost Engineer, CEA,GSMB ❖ The contractor is required to maintain the necessary licenses and environmental clearances from GSMB and CEA for all borrow and quarry material they are sourcing –including soil , fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. ❖ Sourcing of any material from protected areas and/or designated natural areas, including tankbeds, are strictly prohibited. ❖ If the contractor uses a non-commercial borrow/quarry sites, the sites should be remediated accordingly once material sourcing has been completed. ❖ The contractor should submit in writing all the relevant numbers and relevant details of all pre-requisite licenses etc. and report of their status accordingly to the Engineer. 5. Water for ❖ The contractor should arrange adequate supply of water for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Construction project purpose throughout the construction period from a source Cost Engineer activities agreed upon with the engineer. ❖ Water may not be obtained for project purposes, including for labor camps, from public or community water supply schemes without a prior approval from the relevant authority. Extraction 141 of water from ground water or surface water bodies without the permission from Engineer and the relevant authority (Water Resources Board) NW&DB, Department of Irrigation, CBO) is not allowed. ❖ Permission for the extraction of water should be obtained prior to the commencement of the project, from the relevant authority. 6. Work Site for ❖ The contractor should identify an area to store construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction materials and equipment at a site which should be approved by Cost Engineer materials the engineer. ❖ Storage yards cannot be located in community areas, such as playgrounds, close to water ways, cause access issues to locals or forested areas that require clearing. ❖ Parking, repairing vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be done stationed only at the work site and/or in any other designated areas by the engineer. ❖ The contractor should provide instruction and advice should be given to drivers and operators (both companies owned and hired) to park vehicles and store equipment at the work site or designated areas by the engineer. 7. Information ❖ Discussions should be conducted with the residents who reside Engineering Contractor/ PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Disclosure among along the corridor of the road; Cost PMU/PIU Engineer Stakeholders o Residents have to be briefed of the project, purpose and design and outcomes and project’s grievance redress mechanism via a documented community consultation session o These sessions need to be conducted in both Sinhalese and Tamil languages, given the ethnic composition of the project area. o This should be done immediately once the contractor is mobilized. o The contractor should take note of all impacts, especially access issues and safety hazards that will be of concern to the residents and take necessary measures as stipulated in the ESMP to mitigate them. ❖ The contractor will maintain a log of any grievances/complains and actions taken to resolve them. ❖ In case of any complaint referring to GN and DS level GRM, the contractor should have the copy of the minutes of such decisions. ❖ A copy of the ESMP should be available at all times at the project supervision office on site. 142 8. Selection of ❖ Efforts shall be taken to minimize use of temporary land for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant temporary use lands construction activities Cost Engineer ❖ Selection of temporary lands with considering of social and environmental background adhering to laws and regulations in the country ❖ Approval for the temporary use lands shall be obtained from Engineer and need to sign agreement with the land owners ❖ Once the use of the particular land is over, the agreement should be terminated and the documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 9. Shifting of public Based on the preliminary studies utilities observed along the road are not Engineering Contractor/Service PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant utilities necessary to be removed. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision Cost providers Engineer, CEB,NW&DB, to relocate the utilities in case it is necessary in the design stage to perfect SLT the work. In such case, ❖ Proper utility survey shall be carried out in order to identify the effected utilities and the exact locations ❖ Consent and action shall be obtained from relevant service providers (CEB, NWS&DB and SLT) to minimize time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Approval shall be obtained from DOI for any proposed construction works on irrigation canals ❖ Advance notice to the public in all local languages about time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators for the shifting/reestablishment of utilities to minimize accidental damage and functional purposes ❖ Special attention shall be taken to provide relevant services to the public without long delay ❖ Water and other utilities shall be provided to the public if long delay to re-establish services with the instruction of PIU 143 10. Hydrology and ❖ Design of new culverts and other drainage structures in Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant drainage consultation and recommendations of the Irrigation and cost Engineer, DoI Provincial Irrigation Department ❖ Temporary diversion of water ways during construction should be ensured that no obstruction to natural water flow ❖ Construction work affecting water bodies should be prevented and work should be scheduled during the dry season ❖ Excavation of beds of any streams, irrigation systems, and other water resources shall be avoided by the contractor ❖ Contractor shall not divert, close, block existing canals and streams in a manner that adversely affect downstream intakes 11. Identification of ❖ Prior identification of erodible and landslide prone areas in Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant erodible and proper consultation with National Building Research cost Engineer, NBRO, NRMC landslide prone areas Organisation (NBRO) and Natural Resources Management Centre (NRMC). ❖ Existing slopes should not be disturbed to extent possible ❖ Incorporate the recommendations and guidelines of the NBRO and NRMC to the road designing. 12. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant design requirements including realignment of bends or Engineer, Balangoda PS construction of cross drainages, lead away in the locations where required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All effort will be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deedshall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 144 13. Land Acquisition (if ❖ Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Land PIU/PMU of RDA RDA, Balangoda PS required) Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project Acquisition to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land cost acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 14. Identifying locations ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant to provide temporary blocked for construction. Cost of RDA Engineer access ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during Contractor construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. CONSTRUCTION PHASE 15. Clearing of road ❖ During site clearance activities, removal of vegetation and debris Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant shoulders and must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Cost Engineer Removal and ❖ In places where the road RoW is not clearly demarcated, extra Disposal of care need to be taken, not to damage crops and trees in private construction debris lands. and excavated ❖ During the site clearance and disposal of debris, contractor will materials take full care to ensure that public or private properties are not damaged / affected and that the traffic is not interrupted ❖ The contractor shall identify the sites for disposal of material cleared. ❖ Plants, shrubs and other vegetation cleared should not be burned on site. ❖ Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the designated forest land and water bodies (stream runs parallel to the road) o Avoid disposal on productive/agricultural land. 145 o should be located with the consensus of the local community , in consultation with the Engineer and shall be approved by the LA, Pradeshiya Sabha, o Minimize the construction debris/excavated materials as much as possible by balancing the cut and fill requirements. ❖ The contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites. ❖ Debris, residual spoil and dismantled and demolished structures should not be sited to the productive/agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive locations, water bodies. 16. Protection of topsoil ❖ Topsoil of the agricultural areas and any other productive areas Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant where it has to be removed for the purpose of this project shall be Cost Engineer stripped to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m, as directed by the Engineer. ❖ If the contractor is in any doubt on whether to conserve the topsoil or not for any given area, he shall obtain the direction from the Engineer in writing ❖ Removed topsoil could be used as a productive soil when replanting trees and during turfing. ❖ Stockpiled topsoil must be returned to cover the areas where the topsoil has been removed due to project activities. Residual topsoil must be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm – 150mm. ❖ Topsoil thus stockpiled for reuse shall not be surcharged or overburdened. ❖ As far as possible multiple handling of topsoil stockpiles should be kept to a minimum. 17. Protection of Ground ❖ Construction vehicle, machinery and equipment shall be used and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cover and Vegetation stationed only in the areas of work and in any other area Cost Engineer designated/ approved by the Engineer. ❖ Entry and exit of construction vehicles and machinery should be restricted to particular points as directed by the engineer ❖ Contractor should provide necessary instructions to drivers, operators and other construction workers not to destroy ground vegetation cover unnecessarily. 18. Transport and ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks. Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Storage of Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and Cost Engineer construction done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. materials ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner.All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. 146 should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. ❖ Loading, unloading and transport of materials shall not be inconvenient to the road side community or road users ❖ Selection of sites for stock piling with the approval of Engineer away from environment and public sensitive locations as mentioned in No. 13. ❖ Storage of fuel, lubricant and chemicals use for the construction activities on paved surface without contamination to the environment and storm water runoff ❖ Approval shall be taken prior to use of local roads from relevant authorities and need to maintenance during the use by the Contractor 19. Emission of Dust ❖ In order to minimize the levels of airborne dust all construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material/debris should be stored as per the instructions provided Cost Engineer above No.16. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive dust residing along the road such as temple at 1.6km, and within residential areas should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas, material extraction sites, processing plants and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Erection of dust barriers to the public, religious and other socially important locations ❖ Metal quarries, crushers and all the plants should be located at least 500m form the public sensitive and residential areas ❖ Establishment of tire washing facility for the plants, yards or any other sites which causing to bring mud particles with the vehicles. 10 Management of Self ❖ In the event the contractor will use a self-operated borrow site Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Operated Borrow o Contractor shall comply with the environmental Cost Engineer CEA, GSMB Sites requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA, GSMB and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations 147 related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. o Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the Engineer o No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under FFPO and FO and within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations o Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the Engineer. o All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA and the respective local authority (Refer Annex II for guidelines). o Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. o Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits. 11. Quarry Operations ❖ In the event the contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant and Management of sites available in the project area Cost Engineer CEA,GSMB Self Operated Quarry ❖ They should be approved by CEA with valid EPL (Environment Sites Protection Licenses) and GSMB with valid IML (Industrial Mining Licenses); ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO and not within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractors operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. 148 ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 12. Control of ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Sedimentation and drainage paths are not blocked. Cost Engineer Soil Erosion ❖ Drainage paths associated with irrigation structures should be improved / erected to drain rainwater properly. ❖ Silt traps will be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be removed from the construction sites as soon as possible. Until removal, these soil dumps should be covered with thick polythene sheets. ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be placed at least 200m away from all water bodies. ❖ Top soil shall be prevented to use for tree planting and turfing activities. ❖ In Hilly terrain and areas with slopes o Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. o These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. o During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ Construction activities: excavation and earth work around vulnerable area for soil erosion mainly restricted to the dry periods and removal of green cover vegetation shall be minimized. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. o Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. 149 o All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment will be made for their implementation. Erosion control measures as presented in Annex III should be used where applicable. 20. Noise from vehicles, ❖ Noise generating work should be limited to daytime (6:00AM to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant machinery and 6:00PM). No work that generates excessive noise should be Cost Engineer CEA equipment carried out during night hours where in close proximity to public sensitive receptors (temples, hospitals) and residential areas (from 6:00PM to 6:00AM on the following day). ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive noise residing along the road such as temple at 1.6km and within residential areas should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. For all construction activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ All equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that will be used in construction on site, for transport and for plants (crushers, asphalt, concrete and batching plants). ❖ Ideally noise generating work should not be carried out during public holidays and religious days. Special care should be taken as there is a temple nearby. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of nighttime resident laborers should be minimized. 21. Vehicular noise ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant pollution at permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are Cost Engineer residential / sensitive not in active use. receptors ❖ The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include places of worship, schools, medical centers and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be Employed. 150 ❖ Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 22. Impacts due to ❖ Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Vibration construction works do not result in damage to adjacent properties Cost Engineer, GSMB due to vibration. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive vibration residing along the road such as temple at 1.6km, wall of the Bo tree at 1,4km, Buddha shrine at end point and within residential areas, temple and Buddha Shrine should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Blasting shall be carried out only with permission of the Engineer and approval from GSMB 23. Pollution of Soil and ❖ The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Water via Fuel and locations, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and Cost Engineer CEA Lubricants equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers, at least 200m away, water ways and streams. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. 151 ❖ All vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be located and operated as per the conditions and /or guidelines stipulated under the EPL issued by CEA. Wastewater shall not be disposed without meeting the disposal standards of the CEA. Wastewater from vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be cleared of oil and grease and other contaminants to meet the relevant standards before discharging to the environment. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed of in accordance with standards set by the CEA. ❖ Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of CEA or any other relevant laws. 24. Public Safety ❖ At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant passage for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock. Cost Engineer ❖ Work that affects the use of existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ The construction corridor should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the site daily basis. ( Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility shall be procured where deemed necessary) ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The contractor should obtain a Third-party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All construction vehicles should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. ❖ Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. 152 ❖ Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road. 25. Safety of Workers ❖ Contractor shall comply with the requirements for safety of the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant workers as per the ILO Convention No. 62 and Safety & Health Cost Engineer Regulations of the Factory Ordinance of Sri Lanka to the extent that those are applicable to this contract. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety measures at site. ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers Employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the contractor shall maintain in stock at the site office, gloves, earmuffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ All workers should be made aware about Workers GRM and they should be facilitated to approach relevant GRCs as and when required. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature checks etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. 26. Prevention of ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant accidents vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes Cost Engineer during construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should comply with the Road Safety Manual of RDA. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. 153 ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. ❖ Night time illumination should be in place at every location where the road is narrow, diverted and structures are repaired and any other places where the PIU recommends to do so ❖ Monitor and record road crashes during construction and maintenance stages and take appropriate remedial actions 27. Operation of labor ❖ Locations selected for labour camps should be approved by Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant camps engineer and comply with guidelines/ recommendations issued Cost Engineer, CEA, LA by the CEA/Local Authority (LA). Construction of labourer’s camps shall not be located within 200m from waterways, streams and near to any other environment and social sensitive locations ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly Emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 28. Management of the ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant spread of Covid-19 or pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Cost Engineer, MoH handling sudden Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere Pandemic outbreaks to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper hand washing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. 154 ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 29. Prevention of Vector ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant borne Diseases mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store Cost Engineer, MoH buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities ❖ Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 30. Gender issues ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant including Gender staff including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and Cost Engineer base violence other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labour camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfortability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 31. Issues due to labor ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant influx alter existing levels of communicable diseases including Cost Engineer, MoH respiratory problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the 155 Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) ❖ Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct ❖ Informing workers about national laws ❖ Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract ❖ Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) ❖ Cooperation with law enforcement agencies ❖ Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. ❖ A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. ❖ The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 32. Traffic Management ❖ Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan with a Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant relevant authorities to minimize inconvenience to road users as Cost Engineer, Traffic Police well as prevent road accidents and implement it. ❖ Road signs and trained flagmen should be used to divert traffic as per the required traffic management measures. ❖ Clear instructions should be given if detours are used. ❖ Also, any pits should be enclosed to prevent pedestrians or vehicles falling into them ❖ Improvement of the road surface and width will result in an increase of both the number of vehicles and the vehicle operating speeds. ❖ Therefore, after the construction is completed the contractor should erect relevant road signs and road markings to guide the drivers to ensure the safety of the vehicles and pedestrians 33. Loss of Access due to ❖ Temporary access will be provided when permanent access is Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction blocked for construction. Cost Engineer ❖ When construction work is in progress in one side, the other side will be opened for traffic & properly ❖ At the end of each day, debris that blocked access path will be cleared away under the supervision of the Engineer. 34. Protection of Physical ❖ If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cultural Resources trace the contractor will ensure that protective fencing as agreed Cost Engineer (PCRs) close to the with the community and or head of the physical cultural resource Site. (ie temple, mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. 156 ❖ If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and will take all requisite measures to ensure so. ❖ The contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. ❖ Labors will be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. ❖ Unless agreed with the community the contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 35. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in a manner that the destruction to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Flora the flora and their habitats is minimized. Cost Engineer • Trees and vegetation shall be felled / removed only if that impinges directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. In all such cases contractor shall take prior approval from the Engineer. • Contractor shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance. • If such action is unavoidable the Engineer shall be informed in advance and carry out public consultation and report on the same should be submitted to the Engineer. • Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the CEA, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. • Removed trees of significant value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. Documentation on the process should be shared with the engineer and maintained by the contractor. • The contractor shall plant at least 3 good specimens of native trees over 5-year-old root-balled or having at least 3ft height suitable for the location as identified by the Engineer. The planting should take place in public land suitable for the purpose • The contractor shall build hardy structures around the trees for protection. • The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the well-being of the trees/plants until the end of the contract 36. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in such a manner that the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Fauna destruction or disruption to the fauna and their habitats is Cost Engineer minimal. 157 • Construction workers shall be instructed to protect fauna including wild animals and aquatic life as well as their habitats. Hunting, poaching and unauthorized fishing by project workers is not allowed. • No solid or liquid waste should be dumped into natural habitats. 37. Prevention of the ❖ There is a possibility of introducing / spreading of invasive Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Spread of Invasive species during material transportation and disposing cleared Cost Engineer Plant Species vegetation from one site to another, thus the following measures are to be undertaken. ❖ Close monitoring of transportation, storage of borrowing material for the spread of any invasive species must be done. • Vehicles should be covered during transportation of cleared vegetation to and from the construction site. • Borrow material to be brought from properly identified borrow pits and quarry sites, the sites should be inspected in order to ensure that no invasive plant species are being carried with the borrow material. • Washing the vehicles should be conducted periodically to prevent carrying any invasive species • The construction site should be inspected periodically to ensure that no invasive species are establishing themselves at the site. 38. Chance find • All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant procedures for PCRs other remains or things of geological or archaeological interest Cost Engineer and Archeological discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government Property and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. • The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. • The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 39. Surface Drainage and ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which will Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Possible Water discharge water to existing storm water drainage networks Cost Engineer Stagnation ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sandbag barriers etc. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to cutting, excavation and other activities 158 40. Handling Social and ❖ The Contractor shall appoint a person responsible for community Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Environmental Issues liaison and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ Cost Engineer during Construction social related matters. All public complaints will be entered into the Complaints Register. The Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO) will promptly investigate and review environmental complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs. They are received, with the action taken by the ESSO on complains thereof. 41. Prevention of ❖ Contractor should strictly follow necessary slope protection Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant landslides measures such as gabion walls, retaining walls, soil nailing etc... Cost Engineer, NBRO as per the designs given in the Contract documents and any other measures instructed by the Engineer. ❖ Contractor should incorporate proper drainage network to reduce flow of water in to vulnerable slopes using interceptor drains, trench drains etc... and to drain off water collected within the soil mass of the slopes using perforated pipes and diverting to nearby existing channel during intense rains ❖ Contractor should not unnecessarily disturb steep slopes which can result landslides and prior approval should be obtained from Engineer and NBRO if directed by the Engineer if contractor needs additional cutting or filling. ❖ It is necessary to monitor the possible locations of landslides during construction phase in close coordination with NBRO especially where cuts and fills are to be practiced and if found general public including road users and residents should be kept away from these sites especially during intense rainfalls 42. Prevention of Sexual ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant exploitation, child employment of contract workers (including subcontractors) with Cost Engineer trafficking and child age verification to avoid child labor. labour ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education 159 POST CONSTRUCTION 43. Clearing/Closure of ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant Engineer, Construction engineer. Cost PRDA Site/Labor Camps ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ All solid waste will be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured will be left behind on site once the contractor demobilizes. 44. Environmental ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, Engineering Contractor RDA/Consultant Engineer, Enhancement/ edge treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either Cost PRDA detailed design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Landscaping Bid Documents. ❖ The Contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this ESMP. 45. Road furnishing on ❖ The Contractor will ensure that all safety signage and indicative Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant safety. road markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the Cost EngineerPRDA design prior to demobilization. 46. Hydrology and ❖ Rooting maintenance, repairing, removal of sediments and Engineering Contractor, PRDA PRDA, RDA/Consultant drainage rubbish to avoid drainage congestions and obstructions to storm Cost Engineer water flow 47. Replanting of trees ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and Engineering Contractor PRDA, RDA/Consultant monitoring done at least for a period of three years Cost Engineer 160 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultations conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultations conducted with communities living beside the road Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Type of Number of Provided Stakeholder Participants (M/F) 11.03.2021 Social Service Male • The road needs to be developed. Officer, Balangoda • The villagers will support the project. Divisional • People in the area engage in agricultural Secretariat activities. • There are poor people in the project area. 11.03.2021 Resident Male • There are around 30 families along the road and majority is Sinhalese. 161 2.5. ESMP of SR 05 - Kumaragama Randola Road (3.4km) 162 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 05 - Kumaragama Randola Road (3.4km) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Draft Final Report June 2021 163 Background Kumaragama Randola Road Road length: 3.4km Coordinates: Starting Point 6° 38.108'N, 80° 42.177'E End Point: 6° 37.623'N, 80° 43.222'E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Balangoda EE Division: Pellmadulla GN Divisions: Thalangama, Kirimetitenna 1. Introduction The Kumaragama Randola Road (3.4km) starts at Colombo-Ratnapuara-Wellawaya-Batticaloa Road (A004), and provides a connection to Kirimatitenna-Galgoda (B223) road. This road is under the custody of Balangoda Pradesiya Sabha (local authority). The surface of the road is concrete and damaged macadam. Road traverses along a hilly terrain and elevation of the trace vary between 445 - 557m MSL. Road surface is damaged macadam and there are few scatted locations with concrete. Road crosses a small stream at 0.4km. This section of the road is not located within or adjacent to a protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing RoW for 3.4 km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. Proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and a drain 0.7m (one side). The estimated construction period for this road is five (5) months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e., RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls normally are erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases, there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average right of way (RoW) of the Kumaragama Randola road is around 5m, and the average carriageway is 4m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. Balangoda Pradeshiya Sabah (local authority) will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead- Aways…etc. Further, a representative from Balangoda Pradeshiya Sabah (local authority) will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 164 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits It is important to develop this road as the surface is damaged and the road provides a link to two national roads, Colombo-Ratnapuara-Wellawaya-Batticaloa Road (A004) and provides a connection to Kirimatitenna-Galgoda (B223) road.There are tea cultivations and home gardens grown with minor cash crops such as pepper in the project area. The road is used for transportation of these agricultural produce. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and to collect all available information and take photographs of the road (see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic maps and secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). The staff of Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted). The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Kumaragama Randola Road will have a majority of reversible, small-medium scale environmental and social impacts. Temporary streams diversions and water quality impacts are the environmental impacts could be generated which are restricted to the construction phase of the project. The main social impacts will be temporary loss of access to residents and the impact of dust, noise and vibration. These impacts are specifically limited to the civil works phase of the project that can be managed by site specific mitigation measures, this sub-project therefore can be classified as Moderate Risk. Therefore an Environmental and Social Mangement Plan (ESMP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the likely impacts. 165 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1 Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements: ▪ There are about 13 households and 13 small shops located on both sides of the road with an estimated population of 100. The majority of the people are Sinhalese. There are also Indian Tamil and Muslim families living in some sections of the road. Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam are the religions of the people. ▪ Land ownership: There are no squatters along the road. All the lands are private and Government lands ▪ Livelihoods: Tea cultivation is the major source of livelihood and income. Home gardens grown with minor crops such as pepper alsogenerate incomes for the residents. Some people are engaged in wage labour, public and private sector jobs and self-employment. ▪ Local organisations: There are Farmer organisations in the area ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There’s one school in the vicinity (Table 1). The access to the school will not be affected due to road rehabilitation work. Table 1: Community infrastructure and resources Community Location Chainage Road Distance from infrastructure side the RoW & resources School 6°38'1.90"N 80°42'12.60"E 0+200 LHS 100 m On-going development projects: None. ▪ Visitors to the area: There is a tea factory in the project area. Thus, frequent visitors are expected for trading activities. 7.2 Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical construction  Culverts will be work? reconstructed, and drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or rehabilitation of  The road surface existing facilities? will be upgraded 166 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to loss of housing,  Proposed other assets, resource use or incomes? rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the site chosen for this work free from encumbrances and  This road is in possession of the Ministry/ or relevant government currently under the agency? custody of Balangoda Pradesiya Sabha(local authority) Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW Is the ownership status and current usage of land known?  The RoW is owned by Balangoda Pradeshiya Sabha (local authority). The usage of the land is road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other fixed assets  through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or encroachers)  present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or temporary loss of incomes  and livelihood? If so, for what period? 167 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Any estimate of the likely number of those affected by the  None of the people project? If Yes, approximately how many? will be affected as the development work will be carried out within the existing ROW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or vulnerable to  poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities, services or natural  resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose potential  During the safety risks to local communities, commuters or pedestrians construction phase, in the project area? there can be safety issues to local communities, commuters or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be affected through  land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools, clinics, hospitals,  There’s one school places of worship? in the vicinity (see Table 1) Are there any GBV prevention and response actors (NGOs,  Project area comes government notified shelter homes, police stations, etc.) in under the project area of influence? Balangoda Police station which is 2km away from project site.Further, “MithuruPiyasa” 5 center is located in the Balangoda hospital. 5 Mithuru Piyasa is a center established by Ministry of Health in main hospitals to support survivors of GBV. 168 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Is the project site in a populated area and/or with high  vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location?  Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the sub-project, with  Both skilled and what skill set, and for what period? unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. Approximately 12 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the local workforce?  Priority will be given to secure labor from the local community. There is possibility of bringing outside Will there be workers brought in from outside the project  labor if local labor area? is not sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation or service  Accommodation amenities to support the workforce during construction? facilities to be provided if labor is brought from outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar socio-  economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local community, are there  any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 169 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project area The total number of labor required for the project is approximately12. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 170 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project Sub-project: Kumaragama Randola Road (SR5) Length: 3.4 km Location: District: Rathnapura DS Division: Balangoda SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the √ following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site √ - Protected Area √ - Wetland √ - Mangrove √ - Estuarine √ - Buffer zone of protected area √ - Special area for protecting biodiversity √ B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas; √ disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g. √ sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of √ Permanent alteration of waterways crossed by roads, resulting in streams will not be required. increased sedimentation streams affected by However temporary diversion increased soil erosion at construction site? of streams will be required at new culvert; 2.3km and culverts to be reconstruct at 0.45, 0.98, 1.26, 2.04, 2.48, 2.58, 2.71, 2.84, 2.9, 2.91 and 2.96km. Water flow to the downstream will be facilitated during construction phase at above locations and streams will be restored to original condition after the requirement is over. 171 Soil erosion control measures will be applied to minimize siltation of above streams. - Deterioration of surface water quality due to √ Road crosses a small stream at silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- 0.4km (a bridge is located) based camps and chemicals used in and minor canals at 0.98km construction? and 2.48km. This impact is temporary and will be restricted to the construction phase. Storing all construction materials and chemicals in well secured and managed sites away from water bodies, installing silt traps with proper drainage near all water bodies prior to construction activities, providing proper sanitary facilities and solid waste management practices to worker camps and creating awareness on sanitation for workers will mitigate these impacts. - Increased local air pollution due to rock √ Regular sprinkling of water to crushing, cutting and filling works, and suppress dust and avoiding chemicals from asphalt processing? using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other √ Blasting works will not be civil works? necessary. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works will be managed within the particular national standards. Specially the sensitive receptors as given in the Question 8 of the Social Screening Checklist. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of √ people 172 - Other social concerns relating to √ Regular sprinkling of water to inconveniences in living conditions in the suppress dust and avoiding project areas that may trigger cases of upper construction activities during respiratory problems and stress? night time. - Hazardous driving conditions where √ construction interferes with pre-existing roads? - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in √ Location of labor camps only construction camps and work sites, and at approved sites and possible transmission of communicable continues labor supervision diseases from workers to local populations? shall minimize these impacts. Utilizing local labour as much as possible will mitigate these impacts. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for √ Avoiding possibilities of mosquito vectors of disease? water stagnation areas within the constriction sites, keeping hygienic conditions in labour camps will minimize creation of mosquito breeding sites. - Accident risks associated with increased √ vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of toxic materials and loss of life? - Increased noise and air pollution resulting √ from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil, √ grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road 173 Appendix 1 - Photographs of Kumaragama Randola Road Figure 1: Starting point of the road at Colombo-Batticaloa highway (A004) Figure 2: Settlements located on both sides of the road 174 Figure 3:Along the road Figure 4:End point of the road 175 Appendix 2 – Location Map 176 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Kumaragama Randola Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Moderate Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used Existing slopes should not be disturbed with the road • Section 11, 41 of ESMP rehabilitation. Appropriate slope protection measures should • Any guidance to be be included if slopes are to be disturbed with the issued by NBRO recommendation of the Engineer and NBRO. Public highlighted that there is no proper drain system along • Section 10 of ESMP the road. Therefore water flows over the road and road is • Bridge design manual of slippery during rainy season. Therefore, it is recommended to RDA introduce additional culverts, lead away drains and side drains etc. to improve the drainage along the road. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made Project Director – IRCDP, to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 177 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Rehabilitation of SR 05 Kumaragama Randola Road Activities and Protection and preventive measures Mitigation Responsibility Associated Impacts cost Implementation Monitoring PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PREPERATION 1. Finalization of the ❖ Contractor shall prepare detailed Environmental Method Statement Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Environmental (EMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and manner in which the Cost Engineer Method Statement on ESMP is to be implemented. ESMP implementation ❖ It is required from the contractor to prepare the EMS for each work site, if work will be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. ❖ The EMS shall be updated regularly and submit for the Project Engineers review. 2. Tree Removal As per the preliminary studies removal of road side trees is not found Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to fell Cost of RDA Engineer trees in case it is found necessary during the construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users, in compatible with the designs yet Contractor to be completed. In such cases, ❖ The Engineer shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees, including those of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance via change of design and alignment. ❖ The technical justification for the trees that will be required to be removed will be documented accordingly. ❖ The following steps are to be followed if trees are identified for removal during the rehabilitation of the road. o Identify and document the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type o Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Divisional Secretariat. Compensatory plantation by way of Re- plantation of at least three times of the number of trees cut using grown up saplings (having at least 3ft height) should be carried out in the project area. o If road side space for replanting is not available, other possible locations such as schools, temples, public areas will be explored with the help of DoF, DS and CBOs of the area o The contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the Central Environmental 178 Authority, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. o Removed trees of economic value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. o Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation. Any leftover of trees shall be removed and disposed in approved manner. 3. Labor and Labor ❖ The contractor should give priority to hiring labor from the Engineering Contractor, PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Camps, Construction surrounding areas to avoid the need for labor camps. Cost Engineer Camps, temporary ❖ If labor camps are required to house migrant workers, they should be office and other placed well away from settlements or sensitive receptors, water temporary facilities bodies and boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and preferably located on land which is not productive (barren/waste lands presently). If these are not possible, private lands maybe taken on lease as standard practice. The location, layout and basic facility provision of the labor camp must be submitted to Engineer of the relevant managing department prior to their construction. ❖ The construction will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer and then the relevant local authority. ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. ❖ Provision of proper drainage facilities to the labour camps and prevent breeding of mosquitoes, flies and other vector borne diseases. ❖ The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Provision of proper sanitary facilities to the labour camps and offices including water, urinals, toilets, bathing facilities, mosquito nets with adequate capacity of septic tanks and soak pits. ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with concurrence from the local Public Health Inspector (PHI) ❖ Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in acceptable manner. The solid waste shall be handed over to the waste collecting system of the Local Authority (LA) of the area (if any) and wastewater should be disposed in an environmentally acceptable manner (meeting the desired water quality standards) with the approval of the Engineer. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. ❖ Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first aid and firefighting equipment shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An 179 emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. ❖ All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages ❖ Labor camp sites after use should be cleared and the site should be reinstated to previous condition at the close of the construction work. 4. Material Sourcing ❖ The contractor is required to ensure that sand, aggregates and other Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant quarry material is sourced from licensed sources. Cost Engineer, CEA,GSMB ❖ The contractor is required to maintain the necessary licenses and environmental clearances from GSMB and CEA for all borrow and quarry material they are sourcing –including soil , fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. ❖ Sourcing of any material from protected areas and/or designated natural areas, including tank beds, are strictly prohibited. ❖ If the contractor uses a non-commercial borrow/quarry sites, the sites should be remediated accordingly once material sourcing has been completed. ❖ The contractor should submit in writing all the relevant numbers and relevant details of all pre-requisite licenses etc. and report of their status accordingly to the Engineer. 5. Water for ❖ The contractor should arrange adequate supply of water for the project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Construction activities purpose throughout the construction period from a source agreed upon Cost Engineer with the engineer. ❖ Water may not be obtained for project purposes, including for labor camps, from public or community water supply schemes without a prior approval from the relevant authority Extraction of water from ground water or surface water bodies without the permission from Engineer and the relevant authority (Water Resources Board, NW&DB, Department of Irrigation, CBO) will not be allowed. ❖ Permission for the extraction of water should be obtained prior to the commencement of the project, from the relevant authority. 6. Work Site for ❖ The contractor should identify an area to store construction materials Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction materials and equipment at a site which should be approved by the engineer. Cost Engineer ❖ Storage yards cannot be located in community areas, such as playgrounds, close to water ways, cause access issues to locals or forested areas that require clearing. ❖ Parking, repairing vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be done stationed only at the work site and/or in any other designated areas by the engineer. 180 ❖ The contractor should provide instruction and advice should be given to drivers and operators (both companies owned and hired) to park vehicles and store equipment at the work site or designated areas by the engineer. 7. Information ❖Discussions should be conducted with the residents who reside along Engineering Contractor/ PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Disclosure among the corridor of the road; Cost Engineer Stakeholders o Residents have to be briefed of the project, purpose and design and outcomes and project’s grievance redress mechanism via a documented community consultation session o These sessions need to be conducted in both Sinhalese and Tamil languages, given the ethnic composition of the project area. o This should be done immediately once the contractor is mobilized. o The contractor should take note of all impacts, especially access issues and safety hazards that will be of concern to the residents and take necessary measures as stipulated in the ESMP to mitigate them. ❖ The contractor will maintain a log of any grievances/complains and actions taken to resolve them. ❖ In case of any complaint referring to GN and DS level GRM, the contractor should have the copy of the minutes of such decisions ❖ A copy of the ESMP should be available at all times at the project supervision office on site. 8. Selection of temporary ❖ Efforts shall be taken to minimize use of temporary land for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant use lands construction activities Cost Engineer ❖ Selection of temporary lands with considering of social and environmental background adhering to laws and regulations in the country ❖ Approval for the temporary use lands shall be obtained from Engineer and need to sign agreement with the land owners ❖ Once the use of the particular land is over, the agreement should be terminated and the documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 9. Shifting of public Based on the preliminary studies utilities observed along the road are not Engineering Contractor/Service PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant utilities necessary to be removed. However, it is worthwhile to include a Cost providers Engineer, CEB,NW&DB, provision to relocate the utilities in case it is necessary in the design stage SLT to perfect the work. In such case, ❖ Proper utility survey shall be carried out in order to identify the effected utilities and the exact locations 181 ❖ Consent and action shall be obtained from relevant service providers (CEB, NWS&DB and SLT) to minimize time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Approval shall be obtained from DOI for any proposed construction works on irrigation canals ❖ Advance notice to the public in all local languages about time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators for the shifting/reestablishment of utilities to minimize accidental damage and functional purposes ❖ Special attention shall be taken to provide relevant services to the public without long delay ❖ Water and other utilities shall be provided to the public if long delay to re-establish services with the instruction of PIU 10. Hydrology and ❖ Design of new culverts and other drainage structures in consultation Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant drainage and recommendations of the Irrigation and Provincial Irrigation cost Engineer, DoI Department ❖ Temporary diversion of water ways during construction should be ensured that no obstruction to natural water flow ❖ Construction work affecting water bodies should be prevented and work should be scheduled during the dry season ❖ Excavation of beds of any streams, irrigation systems, and other water resources shall be avoided by the contractor ❖ Contractor shall not divert, close, block existing canals and streams in a manner that adversely affect downstream intakes 11. Identification of ❖ Prior identification of erodible and landslide prone areas in proper Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant erodible and landslide consultation with National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) cost Engineer, NBRO, NRMC prone areas ❖ Incorporate the recommendations and guidelines of the NBRO to the road designing. 12. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant design requirements including realignment of bends or construction Engineer, Balangoda PS of cross drainages, lead away drains in the locations where required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All effort will be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 182 13. Land Acquisition (if ❖ Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Resettlement Land PIU/PMU of RDA RDA, Balangoda PS required) Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project to guide land Acquisition acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land acquisition process cost will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 14. Identifying locations to ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is blocked Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant provide temporary for construction. Cost of RDA Engineer access ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of Contractor residents and business places expected to be damaged during construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. CONSTRUCTION PHASE 15. Clearing of road ❖ During site clearance activities, removal of vegetation and debris Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant shoulders and must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Cost Engineer Removal and Disposal ❖ In places where the road RoW is not clearly demarcated, extra care of construction debris need to be taken, not to damage crops and trees in private lands. and excavated ❖ During the site clearance and disposal of debris, contractor will take materials full care to ensure that public or private properties are not damaged / affected and that the traffic is not interrupted ❖ The contractor shall identify the sites for disposal of material cleared. ❖ Plants, shrubs and other vegetation cleared should not be burned on site. ❖ Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the designated forest land and water bodies (stream runs parallel to the road) o Avoid disposal on productive/agricultural land. o should be located with the consensus of the local community, in consultation with the Engineer and shall be approved by the LA, Pradeshiya Sabha, o Minimize the construction debris/excavated materials as much as possible by balancing the cut and fill requirements. ❖ The contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites. 183 ❖ Debris, residual spoil and dismantled and demolished structures should not be sited to the productive/agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive locations, water bodies. 16. Protection of topsoil ❖ Topsoil of the agricultural areas and any other productive areas where Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant it has to be removed for the purpose of this project shall be stripped Cost Engineer to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m, as directed by the Engineer. ❖ If the contractor is in any doubt on whether to conserve the topsoil or not for any given area, he shall obtain the direction from the Engineer in writing ❖ Removed topsoil could be used as a productive soil when replanting trees and during turfing. ❖ Stockpiled topsoil must be returned to cover the areas where the topsoil has been removed due to project activities. Residual topsoil must be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm – 150mm. ❖ Topsoil thus stockpiled for reuse shall not be surcharged or overburdened. ❖ As far as possible multiple handling of topsoil stockpiles should be kept to a minimum. 17. Protection of Ground ❖ Construction vehicle, machinery and equipment shall be used and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cover and Vegetation stationed only in the areas of work and in any other area designated/ Cost Engineer approved by the Engineer. ❖ Entry and exit of construction vehicles and machinery should be restricted to particular points as directed by the engineer ❖ Contractor should provide necessary instructions to drivers, operators and other construction workers not to destroy ground vegetation cover unnecessarily. 18. Transport and Storage ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks. Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant of construction Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and done Cost Engineer materials in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner.All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. ❖ Loading, unloading and transport of materials shall not be inconvenient to the road side community or road users ❖ Selection of sites for stock piling with the approval of Engineer away from environment and public sensitive locations 184 ❖ Storage of fuel, lubricant and chemicals use for the construction activities on paved surface without contamination to the environment and storm water runoff ❖ Approval shall be taken prior to use of local roads from relevant authorities and need to maintenance during the use by the Contractor 19. Emission of Dust ❖ In order to minimize the levels of airborne dust all construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material/debris should be stored as per the instructions provided Cost Engineer above No.18. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas, material extraction sites, processing plants and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive dust residing along the road especially within residential areas and around the School at 0.2km should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Erection of dust barriers to the public, religious and other socially important locations ❖ Metal quarries, crushers and all the plants should be located at least 500m form the public sensitive and residential areas ❖ Establishment of tire washing facility for the plants, yards or any other sites which causing to bring mud particles with the vehicles. 10 Management of Self ❖ In the event the contractor will use a self-operated borrow site Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Operated Borrow Sites o Contractor shall comply with the environmental Cost Engineer CEA, GSMB requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA, GSMB and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. o Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the Engineer o No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under FFPO and FO and within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations o Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the Engineer. 185 oAll borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA and the respective local authority (Refer Annex II for guidelines). o Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. o Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits. 11. Quarry Operations ❖ In the event the contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry sites Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant and Management of available in the project area Cost Engineer CEA,GSMB Self Operated Quarry ❖ They should be approved by CEA with valid EPL (Environment Sites Protection Licenses) and GSMB with valid IML (Industrial Mining Licenses); ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO and not within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractors operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 12. Control of ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Sedimentation and Soil drainage paths are not blocked. Cost Engineer Erosion ❖ Drainage paths associated with irrigation structures should be improved / erected to drain rainwater properly. ❖ Silt traps will be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways. where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be removed from the construction sites as soon as possible. Until removal, these soil dumps should be covered with thick polythene sheets. ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be placed at least 200m away from all water bodies. ❖ Top soil shall be prevented to use for tree planting and turfing activities. 186 ❖ In Hilly terrain and areas with slopes o Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. o These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. o During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ Construction activities: excavation and earth work around vulnerable area for soil erosion mainly restricted to the dry periods and removal of green cover vegetation shall be minimized. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. o Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. o All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment will be made for their implementation. ❖ Refer Annex III for erosion control measures which should be used at applicable locations. 20. Noise from vehicles, ❖ Noise generating work should be limited to daytime (6:00AM to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant machinery and 6:00PM). No work that generates excessive noise should be carried Cost Engineer CEA equipment out during night hours where in close proximity to public sensitive receptors (temples, hospitals) and residential areas (from 6:00PM to 6:00AM on the following day). ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive noise residing along the road especially within residential areas and around the School at 0.2km should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. For all construction activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control 187 regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ All equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that will be used in construction on site, for transport and for plants (crushers, asphalt, concrete and batching plants). ❖ Ideally noise generating work should not be carried out during public holidays and religious days. Special care should be taken as there is a temple nearby. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of nighttime resident laborers should be minimized. 21. Vehicular noise ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant pollution at residential during periods of loading / unloading or when they are not in active Cost Engineer / sensitive receptors use. ❖ The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include places of worship, schools, medical centers and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be employed. ❖ Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 22. Impacts due to ❖ Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Vibration works do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to vibration. Cost Engineer, GSMB ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive vibration residing along the road especially within residential areas and around the School at 0.2km should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. 188 ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Blasting shall be carried out only with permission of the Engineer and approval from GSMB 23. Pollution of Soil and ❖ The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Water via Fuel and locations, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and Cost Engineer CEA Lubricants equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers, at least 200m away, water ways and streams. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ All vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be located and operated as per the conditions and /or guidelines stipulated under the EPL issued by CEA. Wastewater shall not be disposed without meeting the disposal standards of the CEA. Wastewater from vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be cleared of oil and grease and other contaminants to meet the relevant standards before discharging to the environment. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed of in accordance with standards set by the CEA. ❖ Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of CEA or any other relevant laws. 24. Public Safety ❖ At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient passage Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock. Cost Engineer ❖ Work that affects the use of existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ The construction corridor should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the site daily basis. ( Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a 189 luminous nature for night visibility shall be procured where deemed necessary) ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The contractor should obtain a Third-party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All construction vehicles should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. ❖ Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. ❖ Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road. 25. Safety of Workers ❖ Contractor shall comply with the requirements for safety of the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant workers as per the ILO Convention No. 62 and Safety & Health Cost Engineer Regulations of the Factory Ordinance of Sri Lanka to the extent that those are applicable to this contract. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety measures at site. ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers Employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the contractor shall maintain in stock at the site office, gloves, earmuffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. 190 ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. ❖ All workers should be made aware about Workers GRM and they should be facilitated to approach relevant GRCs as and when required ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature checks etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. 26. Prevention of accidents ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or vehicles Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during Cost Engineer construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should comply with the Road Safety Manual of RDA. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. ❖ Night time illumination should be in place at every location where the road is narrow, diverted and structures are repaired and any other places where the PIU recommends to do so ❖ Monitor and record road crashes during construction and maintenance stages and take appropriate remedial actions 27. Operation of labor ❖ Locations selected for labour camps should be approved by engineer Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant camps and comply with guidelines/ recommendations issued by the Cost Engineer, CEA, LA CEA/Local Authority (LA). Construction of labourer’s camps shall not be located within 200m from waterways, streams and near to any other environment and social sensitive locations ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly Emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 191 28. Management of the ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant spread of Covid-19 or management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Cost Engineer, MoH handling sudden Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines Pandemic outbreaks applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper hand washing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 29. Prevention of Vector ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant borne Diseases mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store Cost Engineer, MoH buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities ❖ Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 30. Gender issues ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project staff Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant including Gender base including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and other Cost Engineer violence payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labour camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfortability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 31. Issues due to labor ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly alter Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant influx existing levels of communicable diseases including respiratory Cost Engineer, MoH 192 problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) ❖ Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct ❖ Informing workers about national laws ❖ Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract ❖ Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) ❖ Cooperation with law enforcement agencies ❖ Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. ❖ A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. ❖ The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 32. Traffic Management ❖ Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan with the relavant Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant authorities to minimize inconvenience to road users as well as prevent Cost Engineer, Traffic Police road accidents and implement it. ❖ Road signs and trained flagmen should be used to divert traffic as per the required traffic management measures. ❖ Clear instructions should be given if detours are used. ❖ Also, any pits should be enclosed to prevent pedestrians or vehicles falling into them ❖ Improvement of the road surface and width will result in an increase of both the number of vehicles and the vehicle operating speeds. ❖ Therefore, after the construction is completed the contractor should erect relevant road signs and road markings to guide the drivers to ensure the safety of the vehicles and pedestrians 193 33. Loss of Access due to ❖ Temporary access will be provided when permanent access is blocked Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction for construction. Cost Engineer ❖ When construction work is in progress in one side, the other side will be opened for traffic & properly ❖ At the end of each day, debris that blocked access path will be cleared away under the supervision of the Engineer. 34. Protection of Physical ❖ If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project trace Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cultural Resources the contractor will ensure that protective fencing as agreed with the Cost Engineer (PCRs) close to the community and or head of the physical cultural resource (ie temple, Site. mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. ❖ If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and will take all requisite measures to ensure so. ❖ The contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. ❖ Labors will be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. ❖ Unless agreed with the community the contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 35. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in a manner that the destruction to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Flora the flora and their habitats is minimized. Cost Engineer • Trees and vegetation shall be felled / removed only if that impinges directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. In all such cases contractor shall take prior approval from the Engineer. • Contractor shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance. • If such action is unavoidable the Engineer shall be informed in advance and carry out public consultation and report on the same should be submitted to the Engineer. • Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the CEA, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. • Removed trees of significant value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. Documentation on the process should be shared with the engineer and maintained by the contractor. 194 • The contractor shall plant at least 3 good specimens of native trees over 5-year-old root-balled or having at least 3ft height suitable for the location as identified by the Engineer. The planting should take place in public land suitable for the purpose • The contractor shall build hardy structures around the trees for protection. • The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the well-being of the trees/plants until the end of the contract 36. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in such a manner that the destruction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Fauna or disruption to the fauna and their habitats is minimal. Cost Engineer • Construction workers shall be instructed to protect fauna including wild animals and aquatic life as well as their habitats. Hunting, poaching and unauthorized fishing by project workers is not allowed. • No solid or liquid waste should be dumped into natural habitats. 37. Prevention of the ❖ There is a possibility of introducing / spreading of invasive species Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Spread of Invasive during material transportation and disposing cleared vegetation from Cost Engineer Plant Species one site to another, thus the following measures are to be undertaken. ❖ Close monitoring of transportation, storage of borrowing material for the spread of any invasive species must be done. • Vehicles should be covered during transportation of cleared vegetation to and from the construction site. • Borrow material to be brought from properly identified borrow pits and quarry sites, the sites should be inspected in order to ensure that no invasive plant species are being carried with the borrow material. • Washing the vehicles should be conducted periodically to prevent carrying any invasive species • The construction site should be inspected periodically to ensure that no invasive species are establishing themselves at the site. 38. Chance find • All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant procedures for PCRs other remains or things of geological or archaeological interest Cost Engineer and Archeological discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government and Property shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. • The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. • The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 195 39. Surface Drainage and ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which will Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Possible Water discharge water to existing storm water drainage networks Cost Engineer Stagnation ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sandbag barriers etc. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to cutting, excavation and other activities 40. Handling Social and ❖ The Contractor shall appoint an Environmental and Social Safeguards Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Environmental Issues Officer (ESSO) who is responsible for community liaison and to Cost Engineer during Construction handle public complaints regarding environmental/ social related matters. All public complaints will be entered into the Complaints Register. The ESSO will promptly investigate and review environmental and social complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs. They are received, with the action taken by the ESSO on complains thereof. 41. Prevention of ❖ Contractor should strictly follow necessary slope protection measures Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant landslides such as gabion walls, retaining walls, soil nailing etc... as per the Cost Engineer, NBRO designs given in the Contract documents and any other measures instructed by the Engineer. ❖ Contractor should incorporate proper drainage network to reduce flow of water in to vulnerable slopes using interceptor drains, trench drains etc... and to drain off water collected within the soil mass of the slopes using perforated pipes and diverting to nearby existing channel during intense rains ❖ Contractor should not unnecessarily disturb steep slopes which can result landslides and prior approval should be obtained from Engineer and NBRO if directed by the Engineer if contractor needs additional cutting or filling. ❖ It is necessary to monitor the possible locations of landslides during construction phase in close coordination with NBRO especially where cuts and fills are to be practiced and if found general public including road users and residents should be kept away from these sites especially during intense rainfalls 42. Prevention of Sexual ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant exploitation, child contract workers (including subcontractors) with age verification to Cost Engineer trafficking and child avoid child labor. labour ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 196 ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education POST CONSTRUCTION 43. Clearing/Closure of ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant Engineer, Construction engineer. Cost PRDA Site/Labor Camps ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ All solid waste will be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured will be left behind on site once the contractor demobilizes. 44. Environmental ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge Engineering Contractor RDA/Consultant Engineer, Enhancement/ treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed Cost PRDA design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Landscaping Documents. ❖ The Contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this ESMP. 45. Road furnishing on ❖ The Contractor will ensure that all safety signage and indicative road Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant safety. markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design prior Cost EngineerPRDA to demobilization. 46. Hydrology and ❖ Rooting maintenance, repairing, removal of sediments and rubbish to Engineering Contractor, PRDA PRDA, RDA/Consultant drainage avoid drainage congestions and obstructions to storm water flow Cost Engineer 47. Replanting of trees ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and monitoring Engineering Contractor PRDA, RDA/Consultant done at least for a period of three years Cost Engineer 197 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted with communities living beside the road Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Type of Number of Provided Stakeholder Participants (M/F) 11.03.2021 Grama Niladari - Male • All three ethnicities, Sinhalese, Tamil Thalangama and Muslims live along this road. • This road is very unsafe to use during rainy days as it’s slippery. • People along the road engage in wage labor and agriculture. 11.03.2021 Resident Male • The storm water flows along the road and road gets damage. • The drainage needs to be improved along the road. • Many people use this road and it’s good to develop the road. 11.03.2021 Road User Male • It is difficult to use this road as it is damaged. • There are many road users, and it is good to develop the road. 198 2.6. ESMP of SR 06 – Berenduwa - Banagala - Kempanawatta - Batewela Road 199 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 06 – Berenduwa - Banagala - Kempanawatta - Batewela Road (4km) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Draft Final Report June 2021 200 Background Berenduwa- Banagoda – Kempanawatta - Batewela Road Length: 4.0km Coordinates: Starting Point : 6° 40.149'N, 80° 30.211'E End Point : 6° 41.415'N , 80° 29.816'E Location: District: Rathnapura DS Division: Pelmadulla, Rathnapura EE Division: Rathnapura GN Divisions: Berenduwa, Banagoda, Heen Berenduwa 1. Introduction Berenduwa-Banagoda-Kempanawatta-Batewela Road (4.0km) starts from a provincial road called Hettikanda and provides connection to Wewalwatta Bellangana Road. This road is under the custody of Pelmadulla and Rathnapura Pradeshiya Sabahs (local authorities). Road is located within medium terrain area. Elevation of the trace varies between 134 – 244m MSL. The road surface is damaged macadam. Proposed section of the road is not located within or adjacent to a protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitaton This road was selected for improvements under Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 4km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved.. Proposed improvements to the road section: carriageway 3.3m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), drain 0.7m (one side). Estimated construction time period of this road is six (6) months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e., RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan also. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the Berenduwa Banagoda – Kempanawatta - Batewela Road is around 5m and the average carriageway is 3m. 201 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. Rathnapura and Pelmadulla Pradeshiya Sabahs (local authorites) will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, a representative from respective Pradeshiya Sabahs (local authority) will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits It is important to develop this road as the surface is damaged and the road provides a link to two national roads, Colombo-Ratnapuara-Wellawaya-Batticaloa Road (A004) and provides a connection to Kirimatitenna-Galgoda (B223) road.There are tea cultivations and home gardens with minor crops such as pepper in the project area. The road is used for transportation of these agricultural produce. It is important to develop this road as the surface is damaged and the road is a bus route. Therefore, it’s difficult for commuters to travel in this road. Residents in the project area thus, welcomed this development project There are tea cultivations such as Tea, Rubber and Cinnamon in the project area. The road is used for transportation of these agricultural produce. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and to collect all available information and take photographs of the road (see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic maps and secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). The staff of Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists, and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information for the social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted). The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Berenduwa-Banagoda-Kempanawatta-Batewela Road will have a majority of reversible, small-medium scale environmental and social impacts. Temporary diversions of streams to reconstruct culverts and landlisde riks are the anticipated environmental impacts. The main social impacts will be temporary loss of access to residents, common properties and the impact of dust, noise and vibration. These impacts are specifically limited to the civil works phase of the project that can be managed by site specific mitigation measures, this sub-project therefore can be classified as Moderate Risk. Therefore an Environmental and Social Mangement Plan (ESMP) is prepared for this sub- project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the likely impacts. 202 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1. Project Impact Area • Settlements: There are about 43households living along the road. There are also about 8 shops along the road. The population is around 194.All residents are Sinhala Buddhists. ▪ Land ownership: There are private and government lands along the road. ▪ Livelihoods: There are tea, rubber and cinnamon cultivations along the road. The people in the area engage in these cultivation activities. Residents are engaged in public and private sector jobs as well. ▪ Local organisations: There is a tea smallholders’ organisation within the area. ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There is a school, preschool, temple and a shrine (Table 1). During construction period, the access to these places will be temporarily disrupted. In order to mitigate this impact, temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after construction activities. Table 1: Community infrastructure and resources Community Location - GPS Coordinate Road side Distance infrastructure & from the resources RoW Lellopitiya Tamil N 6°40'10.10 E 80°30'12.31" LHS 4m School Shrine N6°40'31.87" E80°30'10.85" RHS 7m Preschool N6°40'30.50" E80°30'10.54" RHS 12m Temple N6°40'43.76" E 80°30'8.49" RHS 9m ▪ On-going development projects: None. ▪ Visitors to the area: There are tea, rubber and cinnamon cultivations along the road. Therefore, people from outside come for trading activities in the project area. 203 7.1. Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical  Culverts will be construction work? reconstructed, and drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or  The road surface will be rehabilitation of existing facilities? upgraded with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to loss  Proposed rehabilitation of housing, other assets, resource use or incomes? works will be within the existing RoW. Is the site chosen for this work free from  This road is currently encumbrances and in possession of the Ministry/ under the custody of or relevant government agency? Pelmadulla and Ratnapura Pradeshiya Sabhas (local authorities). Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the ownership status and current usage of land  The RoW is owned by known? Pelmadulla and Ratnapura Pradeshiya Sabhas (local authorities). The usage of the land is road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other fixed  assets through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or  encroachers) present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? 204 Will there be any permanent or temporary loss of  incomes and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those  None of the people will affected by the project? If Yes, approximately be affected as the how many? development work will be carried out within the existing RoW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or  vulnerable to poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities, services or  natural resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose  During the construction potential safety risks to local communities, phase, there can be safety commuters or pedestrians in the project area? issues to local communities, commuters or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be affected  through land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools, clinics,  There is a school, a hospitals, places of worship? preschool, a temple and a shrine (see Table 1). Are there any GBV prevention and response  Project area comes under actors (NGOs, government notified shelter the Pelmadulla Police homes, police stations, etc.) in project area of station which is 8km influence? away from the project site. Further, “MithuruPiyasa” 6 center is located in Ratnapura hospital. Is the project site in a populated area and/or with  high vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location?  Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the sub-  Both skilled and project, with what skill set, and for what period? unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. 6 Mithuru Piyasa is a center established by Ministry of Health in main hospitals to support survivors of GBV. 205 Approximately 25 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the local  Priority will be given to workforce? secure labor from the local community. There is possibility of bringing outside labor if Will there be workers brought in from outside the local labor is not  project area? sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation or  Accommodation service amenities to support the workforce during facilities to be provided if construction? labor is brought from outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar  socio-economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local community,  are there any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project The total number of labor required area for the project is approximately 25. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 206 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: Berenduwa – Banagoda – Kempanawatta – Bateweala Road (SR06) Road Length: 4 km Location: District: Ratnapura Divisional Secretariat: Pelmadulla, Rathnapura G/N Division: Berenduwa, Heen Berenduwa SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location √ Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the √ following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site √ - Protected Area √ - Wetland √ - Mangrove √ - Estuarine √ - Buffer zone of protected area √ - Special area for protecting biodiversity √ B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas; dis √ figuration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g. √ sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of √ No permanent alteration is waterways crossed by roads, resulting in needed. However streams will increased sedimentation streams affected by be temporary altered for new increased soil erosion at construction site? culvert construction at 3.43km and reconstruction of existing culverts; 0.83, 1.35, 1.72, 2.05, 2.2, 2.22, 2.24, 2.51, 2.63, 2.66, 2.9 and 3.88km. These waterways will be restored to the original condition. Site specific soil conservation measures shall be applied in order to minimize siltation of these water bodies. - Deterioration of surface water quality due to √ Surface water quality will be silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- deteriorated due to surface based camps and chemicals used in runoff contaminated with silt. construction? Appropriate measures shall be taken to avoid contamination of surface runoff by silt and other chemicals used for 207 construction and wastewater from workers camps. Providing adequate and appropriate facilities for Labour camps (if any) for disposal of sewerage, solid waste and wastewater and keeping labour camps away from water bodies will mitigate this impact - Increased local air pollution due to rock √ Regular sprinkling of water to crushing, cutting and filling works, and suppress dust and avoiding chemicals from asphalt processing? using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other √ Noise and ground vibration civil works? will be increased due to compaction and heavy vehicle movement. All work will be within regulated noise and vibration levels and suitable measures to be taken to reduce ground vibration and noise accordingly. Blasting along the road is not necessary. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of √ people - Other social concerns relating to √ Settlements are located at inconveniences in living conditions in the 0.0km – 0.2km. Excessive project areas that may trigger cases of upper dust problem will result respiratory problems and stress? inconvenience to living conditions and cause respiratory disease. Frequent watering of the dry surfaces shall be practiced to avoid dust problem at above location when commence the works. Night time works shall be avoided to minimize stress issues. - Hazardous driving conditions where √ construction interferes with pre-existing roads? 208 - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in √ Location of labor camps only construction camps and work sites, and at approved sites and sanitary possible transmission of communicable facilities should be increased diseases from workers to local populations? to avoid common diseases such as Amoebic dysentery and diarrhea. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for √ mosquito vectors of disease? - Accident risks associated with increased √ vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of toxic materials and loss of life? - Increased noise and air pollution resulting √ from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil, √ grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road Appendix 1 - Photographs of Berenduwa – Banagoda – Kempanawatta – Bateweala Road Figure 1: Sarting point of the road 209 Figure 2: Lellopitiya school located at 0.07 km on LHS of the road Figure 3: Cinnamon cultivated lands near the road 210 Figure 4: Preschool located at 1.260 km on RHS of the road 211 Figure 5: End point of the road 212 Appendix 2 - Location Map 213 214 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Berenduwa Banagala Kempanawatta Batewela Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Moderate Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used Existing slopes at Ch 0+050- 0+200 km LHS should not be • Section 11 of ESMP disturbed with the road rehabilitation. Appropriate slope • Section 42 of ESMP protection measures should be included if slopes are to be • Any guidance to be disturbed with the recommendation of the Engineer and issued by NBRO NBRO. Adequate safety measures to be taken during the • Section 25 & 27 of construction as well as operation stage preschool located at ESMP 1+260 km RHS Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made Project Director – IRCDP, to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 215 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Rehabilitation of Berenduwa-Banagoda- Kempanawatta-Batewela Road under the Inclusive Rural Connectivity and Development Project of Sabaragamuwa Province Activities and Protection and preventive measures Mitigation Responsibility Associated Impacts cost Implementation Monitoring PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PREPARATION 1. Finalization of the ❖ Contractor shall prepare detailed Environmental Method Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Environmental Statement (EMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and manner Cost Engineer Method Statement on in which the ESMP is to be implemented. ESMP ❖ It is required from the contractor to prepare the EMS for each implementation work site, if work will be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. ❖ The EMS shall be updated regularly and submit for the Project Engineer’s review and approval. 2. Tree Removal As per the preliminary studies removal of road side trees is not found to Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to fell trees Cost of RDA Engineer in case it is found necessary during the construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users, in compatible with the designs yet to be Contractor completed. In such cases, ❖ The Engineer shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees, including those of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance via change of design and alignment. ❖ The technical justification for the trees that will be required to be removed will be documented accordingly. ❖ The following steps are to be followed if trees are identified for removal during the rehabilitation of the road. o Identify and document the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type o Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Divisional Secretariat (Rathnapura). Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times of the number of trees cut using grown up saplings (having at least 3ft height) should be carried out in the project area. o If road side space for replanting is not available, other possible locations such as schools, temples, public areas will be explored with the help of DoF, DS and CBOs of the area 216 o The contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the Central Environmental Authority, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. o Removed trees of economic value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. o Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation. Any leftover of trees shall be removed and disposed in approved manner. 3. Labor and Labor ❖ The contractor should give priority to hiring labor from the Engineering Contractor,PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Camps, Construction surrounding areas to avoid the need for labor camps. Cost Engineer Camps, temporary ❖ If labor camps are required to house migrant workers, they should office and other be placed well away from settlements or sensitive receptors, water temporary facilities bodies and boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areasand preferably located on land which is not productive (barren/waste lands presently). If these are not possible, private lands maybe taken on lease as standard practice. The location, layout and basic facility provision of the labor camp must be submitted to Engineer of the relevant managing department prior to their construction. ❖ The construction will commence after receiving the written approval of the Engineer as well as Local Authority. ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. ❖ Provision of proper drainage facilities to the labour camps and prevent breeding of mosquitoes, flies and other vector borne diseases. ❖ The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Provision of proper sanitary facilities to the labour camps and offices including water, urinals, toilets, bathing facilities, mosquito nets with adequate capacity of septic tanks and soak pits. ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with concurrence from the Local Public Health Officer (PHI) ❖ Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in acceptable manner. The solid waste shall be handed over to the waste collecting system of the Local Authority (LA) of the area (if 217 any) and wastewater should be disposed in an environmentally acceptable manner (meeting the desired water quality standards) with the approval of the Engineer. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. ❖ Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first aid and firefighting equipment shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. ❖ All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible ❖ Labor camp sites after use should be cleared and the site should be reinstated to previous condition at the close of the construction work and the agreement with the land owner should be terminated properly and relevant documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 4. Material Sourcing ❖ The contractor is required to ensure that sand, aggregates and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant other quarry material are sourced from licensed sources. Cost Engineer, CEA,GSMB ❖ The contractor is required to maintain the necessary licenses and environmental clearances from GSMB and CEA for all borrow and quarry material they are sourcing –including soil , fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. ❖ Sourcing of any material from protected areas and/or designated natural areas, including tank beds, are strictly prohibited. ❖ If the contractor uses a non-commercial borrow/quarry sites, the sites should be remediated accordingly once material sourcing has been completed. ❖ The contractor should submit in writing all the relevant numbers and relevant details of all pre-requisite licenses etc. and report of their status accordingly to the Engineer. 5. Water for ❖ The contractor should arrange adequate supply of water for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Construction activities project purpose throughout the construction period from a source Cost Engineer agreed upon with the engineer. ❖ Water may not be obtained for project purposes, including for labor camps, from public or community water supply schemes without a prior approval from the relevant authority Extraction of water from ground water or surface water bodies without the permission from Engineer and the relevant authority (Water Resources Board, NW&DB, Department of Irrigation, CBO) will not be allowed. ❖ Permission for the extraction of water should be obtained prior to the commencement of the project, from the relevant authority. 218 6. Work Site for ❖ The contractor should identify an area to store construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction materials materials and equipment at a site which should be approved by the Cost Engineer engineer. ❖ Storage yards cannot be located in community areas, such as playgrounds, close to water ways, cause access issues to locals or forested areas that require clearing. ❖ Parking, repairing vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be done stationed only at the work site and/or in any other designated areas by the engineer. ❖ The contractor should provide instruction and advice should be given to drivers and operators (both companies owned and hired) to park vehicles and store equipment at the work site or designated areas by the engineer. 7. Information ❖ Discussions should be conducted with the residents who reside Engineering Contractor/ PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Disclosure among along the corridor of the road; Cost Engineer Stakeholders o Residents have to be briefed of the project, purpose and design and outcomes via a documented community consultation session o This should be done immediately once the contractor is mobilized. o The contractor should take note of all impacts, especially access issues and safety hazards that will be of concern to the residents and take necessary measures as stipulated in the ESMP to mitigate them. ❖ The contractor will maintain a log of any grievances/complains and actions taken to resolve them. ❖ A copy of the ESMP should be available at all times at the project supervision office on site. 8. Selection of temporary ❖ Efforts shall be taken to minimize use of temporary land for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant use lands construction activities Cost Engineer ❖ Selection of temporary lands with considering of social and environmental background adhering to laws and regulations in the country ❖ Approval for the temporary use lands shall be obtained from Engineer and need to sign lease agreement with the land owners and the contractor. ❖ Once the use of the particular land is over, the agreement should be terminated and the documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 219 9. Shifting of public Based on the preliminary studies utilities observed along the road are not Engineering Contractor/Service PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant utilities necessary to be removed. However, it is worthwhile to include a Cost providers EngineerCEB,NW&DB, SLT provision to relocate the utilities in case it is necessary in the design stage to perfect the work. In such case, ❖ Proper utility survey shall be carried out in order to identify the effected utilities and the exact locations ❖ Consent and action shall be obtained from relevant service providers (CEB, NWS&DB and SLT) to minimize time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Approval shall be obtained from DOI for any proposed construction works on irrigation canals ❖ Advance notice to the public about time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators for the shifting/reestablishment of utilities to minimize accidental damage and functional purposes ❖ Special attention shall be taken to provide relevant services to the public without long delay ❖ Water and other utilities shall be provided to the public if long delay to re-establish services with the instruction of PIU 10. Hydrology and ❖ Design of new culverts and other drainage structures in Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant drainage consultation and recommendations of the Irrigation Agrarian cost Engineer, DoI Department and Provincial Irrigation Department ❖ Temporary diversion of water ways during construction should be ensured that no obstruction to natural water flow ❖ Prior approval should be taken for canal diversion from the relevant government organization and farmer’s organizations. ❖ Construction work affecting water bodies should be prevented and work should be scheduled during the dry season ❖ Excavation of beds of any streams, irrigation systems, and other water resources shall be avoided by the contractor ❖ Contractor shall not divert, close, block existing canals and streams in a manner that adversely affect downstream intakes 11. Identification of ❖ Prior identification of erodible and landslide prone areas in proper Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant erodible and landslide consultation with National Building Research Organisation cost Engineer, NBRO, NRMC prone areas (NBRO). ❖ Existing slopes should not be disturbed to extent possible ❖ Incorporate the recommendations and guidelines of the NBRO to the road designing. 220 12. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant design requirements including realignment of bends or Engineer construction of cross drainages, leader ways in the locations where required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All effort will be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 13. Land Acquisition (if ❖ Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Land PIU/PMU of RDA RDA, Pelmadulla PS and required) Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project Acquisition Ratnapura PS to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land cost acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 14. Identifying locations ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant to provide temporary blocked for construction. Cost of RDA Engineer, Pelmadulla PS access ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access and Ratnapura PS of residents and business places expected to be damaged during Contractor construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. CONSTRUCTION PHASE 15. Clearing of road ❖ During site clearance activities, removal of vegetation and debris Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant shoulders and must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Cost Engineer Removal and Disposal ❖ The contractor shall identify the sites for disposal of material of construction debris cleared. and excavated ❖ In places where the road RoW is not clearly demarcated, extra materials care need to be taken, not to damage crops and trees in private lands. ❖ Plants, shrubs and other vegetation cleared should not be burned on site. ❖ During the site clearance and disposal of debris, contractor will take full care to ensure that public or private properties are not damaged / affected and that the traffic is not interrupted 221 ❖ Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in non-residential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m away from the boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and water bodies (stream, etc..). o Avoid disposal on productive/agricultural land. o should be located with the consensus of the local community, in consultation with the Engineer and shall be approved by the LA Pradeshiya shabha, o Minimize the construction debris/excavated materilas by balancing the cut and fill requirements. ❖ The contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites. ❖ Debris, residual spoil and dismantled and demolished structures should not be sited to the productive/agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive locations such as forest lands, water bodies. 16. Protection of topsoil ❖ Topsoil of the agricultural areas and any other productive areas Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant where it has to be removed for the purpose of this project shall be Cost Engineer stripped to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m, as directed by the Engineer. ❖ If the contractor is in any doubt on whether to conserve the topsoil or not for any given area, he shall obtain the direction from the Engineer in writing ❖ Removed topsoil could be used as a productive soil when replanting trees and during turfing. ❖ Stockpiled topsoil must be returned to cover the areas where the topsoil has been removed due to project activities. Residual topsoil must be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm – 150mm. ❖ Topsoil thus stockpiled for reuse shall not be surcharged or overburdened. ❖ As far as possible multiple handling of topsoil stockpiles should be kept to a minimum. 17. Protection of Ground ❖ Construction vehicle, machinery and equipment shall be used and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cover and Vegetation stationed only in the areas of work and in any other area Cost Engineer designated/ approved by the Engineer. 222 ❖ Entry and exit of construction vehicles and machinery should be restricted to particular points as directed by the engineer ❖ Contractor should provide necessary instructions to drivers, operators and other construction workers not to destroy ground vegetation cover unnecessarily. 18. Transport and Storage ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks. Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant of construction Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and Cost Engineer materials done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. ❖ Loading, unloading and transport of materials shall not be inconvenient to the road side community or road users ❖ Selection of sites for stock piling with the approval of Engineer away from environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ Storage of fuel, lubricant and chemicals use for the construction activities on paved surface without contamination to the environment and storm water runoff ❖ Approval shall be taken prior to use of local roads from relevant authorities and need to maintenance during the use by the Contractor 19. Emission of Dust ❖ In order to minimize the levels of airborne dust all construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material/debris should be stored as per the instructions provided Cost Engineer above No.18. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Vulnerable receptors for high dust levels such as school 0.07km, pre school 1.260km, temple 1.610km and residential area should be identified by the Contractor in advance and necessary location specific measures as agreed with the Engineer should be applied to mitigate the impact. ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas, material extraction sites, processing plants and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. 223 ❖ Erection of dust barriers to the public, religious and other socially important locations ❖ Metal quarries, crushers and all the plants should eb located at least 500m form the public sensitive and residential areas ❖ Establishment of tire washing facility for the plants, yards or any other sites which causing to bring mud particles with the vehicles. 20. Management of Self ❖ In the event the contractor will use a self-operated borrow site Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Operated Borrow o Contractor shall comply with the environmental Cost Engineer CEA, GSMB Sites requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA, GSMB and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. o Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the Engineer o No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under FFPO and FO and within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations o Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the Engineer. o All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA and the respective local authority (Refer Annex II for guidelines). o Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. o Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits. 21. Quarry Operations ❖ In the event the contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant and Management of sites available in the project area Cost Engineer CEA,GSMB Self Operated Quarry ❖ They should be approved by CEA with valid EPL (Environment Sites Protection Licenses) and GSMB with valid IML (Industrial Mining Licenses); ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO and not within productive 224 land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractors operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 22. Control of ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Sedimentation and drainage paths are not blocked. Cost Engineer Soil Erosion ❖ Drainage paths associated with irrigation structures should be improved / erected to drain rainwater properly. ❖ Silt traps will be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be removed from the construction sites as soon as possible. Until removal, these soil dumps should be covered with thick polythene sheets. ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be placed at least 200m away from all water bodies. ❖ Top soil shall be prevented to use for tree planting and turfing activities. ❖ In Hilly terrain and areas with slopes o Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. o These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. o During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ Construction activities, excavation and earth work around vulnerable area for soil erosion mainly restricted to the dry periods and removal of green cover vegetation shall be minimized. 225 ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. o Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. o All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment will be made for their implementation. ❖ Erosion control measures as given in Annex III should applied where necessary. 23. Noise from vehicles, ❖ Noise generating work should be limited to daytime (6:00AM to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant machinery and 6:00PM). No work that generates excessive noise should be Cost Engineer CEA equipment carried out during night hours where in close proximity to public sensitive receptors (temples, hospitals and residential areas from 6:00PM to 6:00AM on the following day). ❖ All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. For all construction activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ Vulnerable receptors for high noise levels such as school at 0.07km, shine at starting point, pre school 1.260km, temple at 1.610km and houses located adjacent to the ROW should be identified by the Contractor in advance and necessary location specific measures as agreed with the Engineer should be applied to mitigate the impact. ❖ All equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that will be used in construction on site, for transport and for plants (crushers, asphalt, concrete and batching plants). ❖ Ideally noise generating work should not be carried out during public holidays and religious days. Special care should be taken as there is a temple nearby. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of nighttime resident laborers should be minimized. 226 24. Vehicular noise ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant pollution at residential permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are Cost Engineer / sensitive receptors not in active use. ❖ The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include places of worship, schools, medical centers and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be Employed. ❖ Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 25. Impacts due to ❖ Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Vibration construction works do not result in damage to adjacent properties Cost Engineer, GSMB due to vibration. ❖ Vulnerable receptors for high vibration levels such as School 0.07km, shine at starting point, pre school 1.260km, temple 1.610km and the houses located adjacent to the road should be identified by the Contractor in advance and necessary location specific measures as agreed with the Engineer should be applied to mitigate the impact. ❖ Prior to commencement of compaction, excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damage occurred to third party property/ies as a result of his activity as agreed with the affected party and the Engineer ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these 227 provisions contractor is liable for any damage caused by excessive vibration and blasting work. ❖ Blasting shall be carried out only with permission of the Engineer and approval from GSMB 26. Pollution of Soil and ❖ The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Water via Fuel and locations, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and Cost Engineer CEA Lubricants equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers, at least 200m away, water ways and water bodies. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ All vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be located and operated as per the conditions and /or guidelines stipulated under the EPL issued by CEA. Wastewater shall not be disposed without meeting the disposal standards of the CEA. Wastewater from vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be cleared of oil and grease and other contaminants to meet the relevant standards before discharging to the environment. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed of in accordance with standards set by the CEA. ❖ Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of CEA or any other relevant laws. 27. Public Safety ❖ At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant passage for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock. Cost Engineer ❖ Work that affects the use of existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ The construction corridor should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the site daily basis. ( Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility shall be procured where deemed necessary) ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The contractor should obtain a Third-party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All construction vehicles should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. 228 ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. ❖ Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. ❖ Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road. 28. Safety of Workers ❖ Contractor shall comply with the requirements for safety of the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant workers as per the ILO Convention No. 62 and Safety & Health Cost Engineer Regulations of the Factory Ordinance of Sri Lanka to the extent that those are applicable to this contract. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety measures at site. ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers Employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the contractor shall maintain in stock at the site office, gloves, earmuffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. ❖ Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road. ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature 229 checks etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. ❖ First aid facilities and nursing staff to be provided at work places ❖ Provision of adequate transport facilities for moving injured persons to the nearest hospital ❖ All workers should be made aware about Workers GRM and they should be facilitated to approach relevant GRCs as and when required. 29. Prevention of ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant accidents vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes Cost Engineer during construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should comply with the Road Safety Manual of RDA. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. ❖ Night time illumination should be in place at every location where the road is narrow, diverted and structures are repaired and any other places where the PIU recommends to do so ❖ Monitor and record road crashes during construction and maintenance stages and take appropriate remedial actions 30. Operation of labor ❖ Locations selected for labour camps should be approved by Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant camps engineer and comply with guidelines/ recommendations issued by Cost Engineer, CEA, LA, DoF the CEA/Local Authority (LA). Construction of labourer’s camps shall not be located within 200m from waterways, within an area coming under DoF, and near to any other environment and social sensitive locations ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camps are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. 230 ❖ The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly Emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 31. Management of the ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant spread of Covid-19 or pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry Cost EngineerMoH handling sudden of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all Pandemic outbreaks relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details.. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 32. Prevention of Vector ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant borne Diseases mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store Cost Engineer, MoH buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities ❖ Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 33. Gender issues ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant including Gender base staff including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and Cost Engineer violence other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labour camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfortability for female users and safe access. 231 ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 34. Issues due to labor ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant influx alter existing levels of communicable diseases including Cost Engineer, MoH respiratory problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) ❖ Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct ❖ Informing workers about national laws ❖ Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract ❖ Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) ❖ Cooperation with law enforcement agencies ❖ Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. ❖ A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. ❖ The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 35. Traffic Management ❖ Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan with relevant Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant authorites to minimize inconvenience to road users as well as Cost Engineer, Traffic Police prevent road accidents and implement it. ❖ Road signs and trained flagmen should be used to divert traffic as per the required traffic management measures. ❖ Clear instructions should be given if detours are used. ❖ Also, any pits should be enclosed to prevent pedestrians or vehicles falling into them 232 ❖ Improvement of the road surface and width will result in an increase of both the number of vehicles and the vehicle operating speeds. ❖ Therefore, after the construction is completed, the contractor should erect relevant road signs and road markings to guide the drivers to ensure the safety of the vehicles and pedestrians 36. Loss of Access due to ❖ Temporary access will be provided when permanent access is Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction blocked for construction. Cost Engineer ❖ When construction work is in progress in one side, the other side will be opened for traffic & properly ❖ At the end of each day, debris that blocked access path will be cleared away under the supervision of the Engineer. 37. Protection of Physical ❖ If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cultural Resources trace the contractor will ensure that protective fencing as agreed Cost Engineer (PCRs) close to the with the community and or head of the physical cultural resource Site. (ie temple, mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. ❖ If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and will take all requisite measures to ensure so. ❖ The contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. ❖ Labors will be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. ❖ Unless agreed with the community the contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 38. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in a manner that the destruction to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Flora the flora and their habitats is minimized. Cost Engineer • Trees and vegetation shall be felled / removed only if that impinges directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. In all such cases contractor shall take prior approval from the Engineer. • Contractor shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance. 233 • If such action is unavoidable the Engineer shall be informed in advance and carry out public consultation and report on the same should be submitted to the Engineer. • Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the CEA, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. • Removed trees of significant value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. Documentation on the process should be shared with the engineer and maintained by the contractor. • The contractor shall plant at least 3 good specimens of native trees over 5-year-old root-balled or having atleast 3ft heigh suitable for the location as identified by the Engineer The planting should take place in public land suitable for the purpose • The contractor shall build hardy structures around the trees for protection. • The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the well-being of the trees/plants until the end of the contract 39. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in such a manner that the destruction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Fauna or disruption to the fauna and their habitats is minimal. Cost Engineer • Construction workers shall be instructed to protect fauna including wild animals and aquatic life as well as their habitats. Hunting, poaching and unauthorized fishing by project workers is not allowed. • No solid or liquid waste should be dumped into natural habitats. 40. Prevention of the ❖ There is a possibility of introducing / spreading of invasive species Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Spread of Invasive during material transportation and disposing cleared vegetation from Cost Engineer Plant Species one site to another, thus the following measures are to be undertaken. ❖ Close monitoring of transportation, storage of borrowing material for the spread of any invasive species must be done. • Vehicles should be covered during transportation of cleared vegetation to and from the construction site. • Borrow material to be brought from properly identified borrow pits and quarry sites, the sites should be inspected in order to ensure that no invasive plant species are being carried with the borrow material. • Washing the vehicles should be conducted periodically to prevent carrying any invasive species • The construction site should be inspected periodically to ensure that no invasive species are establishing themselves at the site. 41. Chance find • All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant procedures for PCRs remains or things of geological or archaeological interest Cost Engineer and Archeological discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government and Property shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. 234 • The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. • The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 42. Surface Drainage and ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which will Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Possible Water discharge water to existing storm water drainage networks Cost Engineer Stagnation ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sandbag barriers etc. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to cutting, excavation and other activities 43. Handling Social and ❖ The Contractor shall appoint a person responsible for community Environmental Issues liaison and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ during Construction social related matters. All public complaints will be entered into the Complaints Register. The Environmental Officer will promptly investigate and review environmental complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs. They are received, with the action taken by the Environmental Officer on complains thereof. 44. Prevention of ❖ Contractor should strictly follow necessary slope protection Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant landslides measures such as gabion walls, retaining walls, soil nailing etc... as Cost Engineer NBRO per the designs given in the Contract documents and any other measures instructed by the Engineer. ❖ Contractor should incorporate proper drainage network to reduce flow of water in to vulnerable slopes using interceptor drains, trench drains etc... and to drain off water collected within the soil mass of the slopes using perforated pipes and diverting to nearby existing channel during intense rains ❖ Contractor should not unnecessarily disturb steep slopes which can result landslides and prior approval should be obtained from Engineer and NBRO if directed by the Engineer if contractor needs additional cutting or filling. ❖ It is necessary to monitor the possible locations of landslides during construction phase in close coordination with NBRO especially where cuts and fills are to be practiced and if found general public including road users and residents should be kept away from these sites especially during intense rainfalls 235 45. Prevention of Sexual ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant exploitation, child of contract workers (including subcontractors) with age Cost Engineer trafficking and child verification to avoid child labor. labour ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education POST CONSTRUCTION 46. Clearing/Closure of ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant Construction engineer. Cost EngineerPRDA Site/Labor Camps ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ Rehabilitation of quarry / borrow pits are to be a safe and secure area ❖ quarry / borrow pits can be backfilled with construction waste ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ Agreements made with the particular land owners should be terminated and relevant documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. ❖ All solid waste will be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured will be left behind on site once the contractor demobilizes. 47. Environmental ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge Engineering Contractor RDA/Consultant Engineer, Enhancement/ treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed Cost PRDA design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Landscaping Documents. ❖ The Contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this ESMP. 48. Road furnishing on ❖ The Contractor will ensure that all safety signage and indicative road Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant safety. markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design prior Cost EngineerPRDA to demobilization. 236 49. Hydrology and ❖ Rooting maintenance, repairing, removal of sediments and rubbish Engineering Contractor, PRDA PRDA, RDA/Consultant drainage to avoid drainage congestions and obstructions to storm water flow Cost Engineer 50. Replanting of trees ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and monitoring Engineering Contractor PRDA, RDA/Consultant done at least for a period of three years Cost Engineer 237 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted with the communities living beside of the road. Venue Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Provided Type of Number of Stakeholder Participants (M/F) 12.03.2021 GramaNiladhari Male • There are agriculture lands. - Ex: Tea, Rubber, Cinnamon SR 06: Berenduwa – HeenBerenduwa • Land ownership is Banagoda – Government and Private. Kemanawatta • People in the area work in – Batewela agriculture lands. Road • People in the area are Sinhala Buddhists. 11.03.2021 Counsellor, Male • There are no NGOs working Ratnapura on GBV in the project area. Divisional • This area is an agricultural Secretariat area. Division • These rural roads need to be developed and people will welcome the project. 11.03. 2021 Technical Male • The road development is Officer, RDA needed as road is not developed for a long time. 11.03.2021 Road User Female • The road is damaged, and we like the development. • Majority of people in the area are Sinhalese. 238 2.7. ESMP of SR07 – Dambuluwana Galathura Road 239 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 07 - Dambuluwana Galathura Road (2km) Environmental and Social Mamangement Plan (ESMP) Draft Final Report June 2021 240 Background Dambuluwana – Galathura Road Length: 2.0km Coordinates: Start: 6° 42.854'N, 80° 17.977'E End: 6° 42.575'N, 80° 17.430'E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Ayagama, Elapatha EE Division: Ratnapura GN Divisions: Galathura, Kahawattha 1. Introduction The Dambuluwana – Galathura Road (2.0km) starts from already developed and asphalted section of the same road and connects with Idangoda – Ayagama (B160) Road. This road is under the custody of the Provincial Road Development Authority (PRDA,Sabaragamuwa). The surface of the road is damaged macadam. The road is located along an undulating terrain and elevation of the trace varies between 26 and 84m MSL. The Galathura stream which is a tributary of Kalu Ganga is crossed by the road at 1.8km. Area around 1.8km and the starting point are prone to floods when the area receives heavy rains which last for more than 2 days. Proposed section of the road does not fall within or adjacent to a protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 2 km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. The proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), drains as required. The estimated time for construction of the road is three (3) months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e., RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the Row. In such cases there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, the Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The average RoW of the Dambulwana – Galatura road is 5.8m and average carriageway is 3.8m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The PRDA, Sabaragamuwa will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for 241 drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, a representative from PRDA, Sabaragamuwa will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits Community members expressed the need for developing this road with proper drainage. Settlements can be observed at the middle and end sections of the 2km section of road. There is rubber, tea and paddy cultivations along the road intermittently with settlements. Thus, the road development will facilitate the transportation of agricultural produces and all-weather condition travel for commuters. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and collect all available information and take photographs of the road(see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic map sand secoundary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). The staff of the Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladharis and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted). The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Dambuluwana Galathura Road will have a majority of reversible, small-medium scale environmental and social impacts. The key temporary environmental impacts would be impacts to waterways due to siltation (Galathura Stream) and temporary alteration of streams for reconstruction of culverts. The main social impacts will be temporary loss of access, impact of dust, noise and vibration to the residents especially within 1km. These impacts are specifically limited to the civil works phase of the project that can be managed by site specific mitigation measures, this sub-project therefore can be classified as Moderate Risk. Therefore an Environmental and Social Mangement Plan (ESMP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the impacts likely to be occured. 242 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1 Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements: The settlements are in middle and end sections of the road. More than 45 households and 5 small shops are on both sides of the road. The population is about 190. They are Sinhalese and Indian Tamils . They are Buddhists, Hindus and Christians by faith. ▪ Land ownership: The majority of residents are title holders. An Indian Tamil population living in small houses on the estate land was observed at 0+900km. ▪ Livelihoods: The Indian Tamil population works as labourers in rubber and tea plantations. There are also people running small businesses such as grocery shops ▪ Local organisations: There are community-based organisations such as Farmer Organizations and Samurdhi societies in the project area. ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: None On-going development projects: None ▪ Visitors to the area: People come for trading activities linked to rubber and tea. 7.2 Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical construction  Culverts will be work? reconstructed, and drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or rehabilitation of  The road surface existing facilities? will be upgraded with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to loss of housing,  other assets, resource use or incomes? 243 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Is the site chosen for this work free from encumbrances and  This road is in possession of the Ministry/ or relevant government currently under the agency? custody of PRDA (Sabaragamuwa). Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW Is the ownership status and current usage of land known?  The RoW is owned by PRDA (Sabaragamuwa). The usage of the land is road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other fixed assets  through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or encroachers)  present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or temporary loss of incomes  and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those affected by the  None of the people project? If Yes, approximately how many? will be affected as the development work will be carried out within the existing RoW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or vulnerable to  poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities, services or natural  resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose potential  During the safety risks to local communities, commuters or pedestrians construction phase, in the project area? there can be safety issues to local communities, commuters or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be affected through  land-use related changes? 244 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Is the project area located near schools, clinics, hospitals, ✓ places of worship? Are there any GBV prevention and response actors (NGOs,  Project area comes government notified shelter homes, police stations, etc.) in under the Idangoda project area of influence? Police station which is (3.5km away from the project site. Further, “MithuruPiyasa” 7 center is located in the Ratnapura hospital. Is the project site in a populated area and/or with high  vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location?  Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the sub-project, with  Both skilled and what skill set, and for what period? unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. Approximately 12 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the local workforce?  Priority will be given to secure labor from the local community. Will there be workers brought in from outside the project  There is possibility area? of bringing outside labor if local labor is not sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation or service amenities  Accommodation to support the workforce during construction? facilities to be provided if labor is brought from outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar socio-  economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local community, are there  any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? 7 Mithuru Piyasa is a center established by Ministry of Health in main hospitals to support survivors of GBV. 245 Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project area The total number of labor required for the project is approximately12. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 246 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: Dambuluwana Galathura Road (SR07) Road Length: 2.0 km Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Ayagama and Elapatha EE Division: Rathnapura SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas?  - Cultural heritage site  - Protected Area  - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause…  - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas; disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries?  - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g. sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  No permeant alteration of waterways crossed by roads, resulting in waterways will be required. In increased sediment in streams affected by construction new hume pipe increased soil erosion at construction site? culvert at 1.43km, stream shall be temporarily diverted during the construction period. This impact will be mitigated by keeping continuous flow rate to the downstream and avoiding disturbance to the flow pattern of the water pathways. - Deterioration of surface water quality due to  Storing construction materials silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- containing small/ fine particles in places which are not 247 based camps and chemicals used in subjected to wash away by construction? runoff and keeping temporary soil dumps avoiding water bodies (especially around 1.8km) will minimize this impact. Storing and protecting construction materials such as cement, bitumen and other chemicals including any harmful substances in protected compartments/ enclosures and handling carefully to avoid spills, disposing waste containers and material only in approved locations will mitigate this impact. Providing adequate and appropriate facilities for Labour camps (if any) for disposal of sewerage, solid waste and wastewater and keeping labour camps away from water bodies will mitigate this impact. - Increased local air pollution due to rock  Regular sprinkling of water to crushing, cutting and filling works, and suppress dust and avoiding chemicals from asphalt processing? using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  Noise and vibration will be civil works? resulted due to most of field construction activities. However Noise and vibration levels of construction activities shall be maintained below maximum permissible levels of the national standards. A special consideration will be paid to the settlements around 1.1km of the road.  - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people - Other social concerns relating to  This impact will occur at inconveniences in living conditions in the settlements located adjacent to project areas that may trigger cases of upper the road around 1.1km. respiratory problems and stress? Regular sprinkling of water to suppress dust and avoiding 248 using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards and avoiding night time construction activities will mitigate this impact.  - Hazardous driving conditions where construction interferes with pre-existing roads? - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in  Location of labor camps only construction camps and work sites, and at approved sites and continues possible transmission of communicable labor supervision shall diseases from workers to local populations? minimize these impacts. Utilizing local labour as much as possible will minimize the requirement of labor camps. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for  Avoiding possibilities of water mosquito vectors of disease? stagnation within the constriction sites, keeping hygienic conditions in labour camps will minimize creation of mosquito breeding sites. - Accident risks associated with increased  Implementation of a proper vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of traffic management plan toxic materials and loss of life? during the construction period will minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lamps will ensure occupational and public safety. Proper storing of chemicals, regular maintenance and keeping construction vehicles up to the relevant standards will mitigate accidental spills of toxic materials.  - Increased noise and air pollution resulting from traffic volume?  - Increased risk of water pollution from oil, grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road 249 Appendix 1 - Photographs of Dambuluwana Galathura Road Figure 1: Start of the Road Figure 2: Tea lands near the road 250 Figure 3: Rubber estates at either side of the road Figure 4: Settlements along the edge of the road around 1.1km 251 Figure 5: Galathura stream crossing Figure 6: End of the road (To the reverse direction) 252 Appendix 2 – Location Map 253 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Dambuluwana Galathura Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Moderate Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used It is recommended to incorporate necessary measures to • Section 10 of ESMP withstand the road against flood conditions occur around • Bridge design manual of the starting point and from 1.5km – end point such as RDA concreting the road surface and improving the vertical alignment of the road etc… Public highlighted that runoff gets accumulated around the • Section 10, 15, 22, 42 of end point of the road even during a minor rain event due to ESMP absence of proper drainage facilities. Therefore it is • Bridge design manual of recommended to introduce additional culverts, lead away RDA drains and side drains etc… to improve the drainage at this location. Existing slopes should not be disturbed with the road • Section 11, 44 of ESMP rehabilitation. Appropriate slope protection measures • Any guidance to be should be included if slopes are to be disturbed with the issued by NBRO recommendation of the Engineer and NBRO. Side drains and temporary drains (during construction • Section 10, 15, 22 of phase) directed to Galathura stream 1.8km are ESMP recommended to have silt traps in adequate capacity and other silt control measures. It is recommended to include safety sign boards and other • Section 27 and 36 of safety measures around 1km where houses are located on ESMP both sides of the road and where there is a sharp bend. It is recommended to recheck the design on ground not to affect any private land or structures especially around 1km and along the road. In case of any occurrence of need of private land strips for safety improvements, consult social experts of the project prior to final design. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made Project Director – IRCDP, to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 254 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Rehabilitation of Dambuluwana Galathura Road (SR07) Activities and Protection and preventive measures Mitigation Responsibility Associated Impacts cost Implementation Monitoring PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PREPARATION 1. Finalization of the ❖ Contractor shall prepare detailed Environmental Method Engineering Contractor RDA/PMU/PIU/ Engineer Environmental Statement (EMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and Cost Method Statement on manner in which the ESMP is to be implemented. ESMP ❖ It is required from the contractor to prepare the EMS for each implementation work site, if work will be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. ❖ The EMS shall be updated regularly and submit for the Engineers review and approval. 2. Tree Removal As per the preliminary studies removal of road side trees along this road Engineering Contractor RDA/PMU/PIU/ Engineer was not found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a Cost provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary during the construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users in compatible with the designs yet to be completed. In such cases, ❖ The Engineer shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees, including those of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance via change of design and alignment. ❖ The technical justification for the trees that will be required to be removed will be documented accordingly. ❖ The following steps are to be followed if trees are identified for removal during the rehabilitation of the road. o Identify and document the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type o Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Divisional Secretariat (Ayagama and Elapath). Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times of the number of trees cut using grown up saplings (having at least 3ft height) should be carried out in the project area. o If road side space for replanting is not available, other possible locations such as schools, temples, public areas will be explored with the help of DoF, DS and CBOs of the area 255 o The contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the Central Environmental Authority, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. o Removed trees of economic value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. o Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation. Any leftover of trees shall be removed and disposed in approved manner. 3. Labor and Labor ❖ The contractor should give priority to hire labor from the Engineering Contractor RDA/PMU/PIU/ Engineer Camps, Construction surrounding areas to avoid the need for labor camps. Cost Camps, temporary ❖ If labor camps are required to house migrant workers, they office and other should be placed well away from settlements or sensitive temporary facilities receptors, water bodies and boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and preferably located on land which is not productive (barren/waste lands presently). If these are not possible, private lands maybe taken on lease as standard practice. The location, layout and basic facility provision of the labor camp must be submitted to Engineer prior to their construction. ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. ❖ The construction of the labor camp will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer and then from the relevant local authority. ❖ Adequate measures should be provided for proper drainage facilities to the labour camps and to prevent breeding of mosquitoes, flies and other vector borne diseases. ❖ The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Provision of proper sanitary facilities to the labour camps and offices including water, urinals, toilets, bathing facilities, mosquito nets with adequate capacity of septic tanks and soak pits. ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with concurrence from the Local Public Health Inspector (PHI) 256 ❖ Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in acceptable manner. The solid waste shall be handed over to the waste collecting system of the Local Authority (LA) of the area (if any) and wastewater should be disposed in an environmentally acceptable manner (meeting the desired water quality standards) with the approval of the Engineer. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. ❖ Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first aid and firefighting equipment shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. ❖ All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible ❖ Labor camp sites after use should be cleared and the site should be reinstated to previous condition at the close of the construction work and the agreement with the land owner should be terminated properly and relevant documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 4. Material Sourcing ❖ The contractor is required to ensure that sand, aggregates and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant other quarry material is sourced from sources which are Cost Engineer, CEA,GSMB operated with a valid license. ❖ The contractor is required to maintain the necessary licenses and environmental clearances from GSMB and CEA for all borrow and quarry material they are sourcing –including soil , fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. ❖ Sourcing of any material from protected areas and/or designated natural areas, including tank beds, are strictly prohibited. ❖ If the contractor uses a non-commercial borrow/quarry sites, the sites should be remediated accordingly once material sourcing has been completed. ❖ The contractor should submit in writing all the relevant numbers and relevant details of all pre-requisite licenses etc. and report of their status accordingly to the Engineer. 5. Water for ❖ The contractor should arrange adequate supply of water for Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Construction activities the project purpose throughout the construction period from Cost Engineer a source agreed upon with the engineer. ❖ Water may not be obtained for project purposes, including for labor camps, from public or community water supply schemes without a prior approval from the relevant authority. Extraction of water from ground water or surface water bodies without the permission from Engineer and the relevant 257 authority (Water Resources Board, NW&DB, Department of Irrigation, CBO) is not allowed. ❖ Permission for the extraction of water should be obtained prior to the commencement of the project, from the relevant authority. 6. Work Site for ❖ The contractor should identify an area to store construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction materials materials and equipment at a site which should be approved Cost Engineer by the engineer. ❖ Storage yards cannot be located in community areas, such as playgrounds, close to water ways, cause access issues to locals or forested areas that require clearing. ❖ Parking, repairing vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be done stationed only at the work site and/or in any other designated areas by the engineer. ❖ The contractor should provide instruction and advice should be given to drivers and operators (both companies owned and hired) to park vehicles and store equipment at the work site or designated areas by the engineer. 7. Information ❖ Discussions should be conducted with the residents and other Engineering Contractor/ PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Disclosure among stakeholders who reside along the corridor of the road; Cost Engineer Stakeholders o Residents have to be briefed of the project, purpose and design and outcomes and project’s grievance redress mechanism via a documented community consultation session o These sessions need to be conducted in both Sinhalese and Tamil languages, given the ethnic composition of the project area. o This should be done immediately once the contractor is mobilized. o The contractor should take note of all impacts, especially access issues and safety hazards that will be of concern to the residents and take necessary measures as stipulated in the ESMP to mitigate them. ❖ The contractor will maintain a log of any grievances/complains and actions taken to resolve them. ❖ In case of any complaint referring to GN and DS level GRM, the contractor should have the copy of the minutes of such decisions. ❖ A copy of the ESMP should be available at all times at the project supervision office on site. 258 8. Selection of temporary ❖ Efforts shall be taken to minimize use of temporary land for Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant use lands the construction activities Cost Engineer ❖ Selection of temporary lands with considering of social and environmental background adhering to laws and regulations in the country ❖ Approval for the temporary use lands shall be obtained from Engineer and need to sign agreement with the land owners. ❖ Once the use of the particular land is over, the agreement should be terminated and the documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 9. Shifting of public Based on the preliminary studies utilities observed along the road are Engineering Contractor/Service PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant utilities not necessary to be removed. However, it is worthwhile to include a Cost providers EngineerCEB,NW&DB, SLT provision to relocate the utilities in case it is necessary in the design stage to perfect the work. In such case, ❖ Proper utility survey shall be carried out in order to identify the effected utilities and the exact locations ❖ Consent and action shall be obtained from relevant service providers (CEB, NWS&DB and SLT) to minimize time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Approval shall be obtained from DOI for any proposed construction works on irrigation canals ❖ Advance notice to the public about time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators for the shifting/reestablishment of utilities to minimize accidental damage and functional purposes ❖ Special attention shall be taken to provide relevant services to the public without long delay ❖ Water and other utilities shall be provided to the public if long delay to re-establish services with the instruction of PIU 10. Hydrology and ❖ Design of new culverts and other drainage structures in Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant drainage consultation and recommendations of the Irrigation and cost Engineer, DoI Provincial Irrigation Department and Department of Agrarian Development ❖ Temporary diversion of water ways during construction should be ensured that no obstruction to natural water flow ❖ Construction work affecting water bodies should be prevented and work should be scheduled during the dry season ❖ Excavation of beds of any streams, irrigation systems, and other water resources shall be avoided by the contractor ❖ Contractor shall not divert, close, block existing canals and streams in a manner that adversely affect downstream intakes 259 ❖ Existing locations where drainage is poor should be improved with inclusion of necessary measures such as additional culverts, lead-away drains, side drains etc… (E.g.: immediately before the end point of the road) ❖ Location specific measures should be incorporated to the design to withstand the road against flooding situations occur at the starting and end points of the road. 11. Identification of ❖ Prior identification of erodible and landslide prone areas in Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant erodible and landslide proper consultation with National Building Research cost Engineer, NBRO prone areas Organisation (NBRO). ❖ Existing slopes should not be disturbed to extent possible ❖ Incorporate the recommendations and guidelines of the NBRO to the road designing. 12. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant design requirements, to improve safety including realignment of Engineer bends, to avoid bottle necks or construction of cross drainages, lead-away in the locations where required. ❖ All effort will be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Grama Niladari and/or Divisional Secretariat. ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 13. Land Acquisition (if ❖ Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Land PIU/PMU of RDA RDA, PRDA required) Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project Acquisition (Sabaragamuwa) to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land cost acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 260 14. Identifying locations ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant to provide temporary blocked for construction. Cost of RDA Engineer access ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during Contractor construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers.. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. ❖ Houses located within the 1km should have special attention in allocating access CONSTRUCTION PHASE 15. Clearing of road ❖ During site clearance activities, removal of vegetation and debris Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant shoulders and must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Cost Engineer Removal and Disposal ❖ In places where the road RoW is not clearly demarcated, extra of construction debris care need to be taken, not to damage crops and trees in private and excavated lands. materials ❖ During the site clearance and disposal of debris, contractor will take full care to ensure that public or private properties are not damaged / affected and that the traffic is not interrupted ❖ The contractor shall identify the sites for disposal of material cleared. ❖ Plants, shrubs and other vegetation cleared should not be burned on site. ❖ Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and water bodies (E.g: Galathura Stream) o Avoid disposal on productive/agricultural land. o should be located with the consensus of the local community, in consultation with the Engineer and shall be approved by the LA, Pradeshiya Sabha, o Minimize the construction debris/excavated materials as much as possible by balancing the cut and fill requirements. 261 ❖ The contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites. ❖ Debris, residual spoil and dismantled and demolished structures should not be sited to the productive/agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive locations such as forest lands, water bodies. 16. Protection of topsoil ❖ Topsoil of the agricultural areas and any other productive areas Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant where it has to be removed for the purpose of this project shall be Cost Engineer stripped to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m, as directed by the Engineer. ❖ If the contractor is in any doubt on whether to conserve the topsoil or not for any given area, he shall obtain the direction from the Engineer in writing ❖ Removed topsoil could be used as a productive soil when replanting trees and during turfing. ❖ Stockpiled topsoil must be returned to cover the areas where the topsoil has been removed due to project activities. Residual topsoil must be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm – 150mm. ❖ Topsoil thus stockpiled for reuse shall not be surcharged or overburdened. ❖ As far as possible multiple handling of topsoil stockpiles should be kept to a minimum. 17. Protection of Ground ❖ Construction vehicle, machinery and equipment shall be used and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cover and Vegetation stationed only in the areas of work and in any other area Cost Engineer designated/ approved by the Engineer. ❖ Entry and exit of construction vehicles and machinery should be restricted to particular points as directed by the engineer ❖ Contractor should provide necessary instructions to drivers, operators and other construction workers not to destroy ground vegetation cover unnecessarily. 18. Transport and Storage ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks. Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant of construction Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and Cost Engineer materials done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. 262 ❖ Loading, unloading and transport of materials shall not be inconvenient to the road side community or road users ❖ Selection of sites for stock piling with the approval of Engineer away from environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ Storage of fuel, lubricant and chemicals use for the construction activities on paved surface without contamination to the environment and storm water runoff ❖ Approval shall be taken prior to use of local roads from relevant authorities and need to maintenance during the use by the Contractor 19. Emission of Dust ❖ In order to minimize the levels of airborne dust all construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material/debris should be stored as per the instructions provided Cost Engineer above No.18. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive dust residing along the road especially within residential areas within around 1km should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas, material extraction sites, processing plants and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Special attention should be paid to the line houses located adjoining to the ROW around 1km ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Erection of dust barriers to the public, religious and other socially important locations ❖ Metal quarries, crushers and all the plants should be located at least 500m form the public sensitive and residential areas ❖ Establishment of tire washing facility for the plants, yards or any other sites which causing to bring mud particles with the vehicles. 20. Management of Self ❖ In the event the contractor will use a self-operated borrow site Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA, /Consultant Operated Borrow o Contractor shall comply with the environmental Cost Engineer CEA, GSMB Sites requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA, GSMB and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. o Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the Engineer 263 o No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under FFPO and FO and within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations o Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license (Industrial Mining License (IML)) from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the Engineer. o All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the GSMG, CEA and the respective local authority (Refer Annex II for guidelines). o Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. o Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits. 21. Quarry Operations ❖ In the event the contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA, /Consultant and Management of sites available in the project area Cost Engineer CEA,GSMB Self Operated Quarry ❖ They should be approved by CEA with valid EPL (Environment Sites Protection Licenses) and GSMB with valid IML; ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO and not within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractors operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 22. Control of ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Sedimentation and drainage paths are not blocked. Cost Engineer Soil Erosion ❖ Drainage paths associated with irrigation structures should be improved / erected to drain rainwater properly. 264 ❖ Silt traps will be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways where necessary along the road corridor (E.g: near Galathura Stream). ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be removed from the construction sites as soon as possible. Until removal, these soil dumps should be covered with thick polythene sheets. ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be placed at least 200m away from all water bodies. ❖ Top soil shall be prevented to use for tree planting and turfing activities. ❖ In hilly terrain and areas with slopes; o Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. o These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. o During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ Construction activities: excavation and earth work around vulnerable area for soil erosion mainly restricted to the dry periods and removal of green cover vegetation shall be minimized. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. o Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. o All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment will be made for their implementation. ❖ Erosion control measures as given in Annex III should be applied where feasible. 265 23. Noise from vehicles, ❖ Noise generating work should be limited to daytime (6:00AM to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA, /Consultant machinery and 6:00PM). No work that generates excessive noise should be Cost Engineer CEA equipment carried out during night hours where in close proximity to public sensitive receptors (temples, hospitals) and residential areas (from 6:00PM to 6:00AM on the following day). ❖ Any parties vulnerable for high noise residing along the road especially within residential areas within around 1km should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. For all construction activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ All equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that will be used in construction on site, for transport and for plants (crushers, asphalt, concrete and batching plants). ❖ Ideally noise generating work should not be carried out during public holidays and religious days. Special care should be taken as there is a temple nearby. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of nighttime resident laborers should be minimized. 24. Vehicular noise ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant pollution at residential permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are Cost Engineer / sensitive receptors not in active use. ❖ The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include places of worship, schools, medical centers and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be Employed. ❖ Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. 266 ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 25. Impacts due to ❖ Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Vibration works do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to Cost Engineer, GSMB vibration (E.g: line houses around 1km). ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive vibration residing along the road especially within residential areas within around 1km should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, compaction, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damage occurred to third party property/ies as a result of his activity as agreed with the affected party and the Engineer ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Blasting shall be carried out only with permission of the Engineer and approval from GSMB 26. Pollution of Soil and ❖ The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA, /Consultant Water via Fuel and locations, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and Cost Engineer CEA Lubricants equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers, at least 200m away, water ways and water bodies. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ All vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be located and operated as per the conditions and /or guidelines stipulated under the EPL issued by CEA. Wastewater shall not be disposed without meeting the disposal standards specified under the NEA. Wastewater from vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be cleared of oil and grease and other 267 contaminants to meet the relevant standards before discharging to the environment. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed of in accordance with standards set under the NEA. ❖ Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the standards specified under NEA and guidelines of CEA or any other relevant laws. 27. Public Safety ❖ At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant passage for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock. Cost Engineer ❖ Work that affects the use of existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ The construction corridor should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the site daily basis. (Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility shall be procured where deemed necessary) ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The contractor should obtain a Third-party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All construction vehicles should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. ❖ Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. ❖ Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road. 268 28. Safety of Workers ❖ Contractor shall comply with the requirements for safety of the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant workers as per the ILO Convention No. 62 and Safety & Health Cost Engineer Regulations of the Factory Ordinance of Sri Lanka to the extent that those are applicable to this contract. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety measures at site. ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers Employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the contractor shall maintain in stock at the site office, gloves, earmuffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. ❖ All workers should be made aware about Workers GRM and they should be facilitated to approach relevant GRCs as and when required. ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature checks, not allowing large gatherings…etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature checks etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. ❖ First aid facilities and nursing staff to be provided at work places ❖ Provision of adequate transport facilities for moving injured persons to the nearest hospital 29. Prevention of ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant accidents vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during Cost Engineer construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should comply with the Road Safety Manual of RDA. 269 ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. ❖ Night time illumination should be in place at every location where the road is narrow, diverted and structures are repaired and any other places where the PIU recommends to do so ❖ Monitor and record road crashes during construction and maintenance stages and take appropriate remedial actions 30. Operation of labor ❖ Locations selected for labour camps should be approved by Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant camps engineer and comply with guidelines/ recommendations issued by Cost Engineer, CEA, LA, DoF the CEA/Local Authority (LA). Construction of labourer’s camps shall not be located within 200m from waterways, within an area coming under DoF, and near to any other environment and social sensitive locations ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly Emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 31. Management of the ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant spread of Covid-19 or pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry Cost EngineerMoH handling sudden of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant Pandemic outbreaks guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and 270 interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 32. Prevention of Vector ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant borne Diseases mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store Cost Engineer, MoH buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities ❖ Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 33. Gender issues ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant including Gender base staff including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and Cost Engineer violence other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labour camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfortability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can happen at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 34. Issues due to labor ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant influx alter existing levels of communicable diseases including respiratory Cost Engineer, MoH problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a 271 percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) ❖ Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct ❖ Informing workers about national laws ❖ Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract ❖ Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) ❖ Cooperation with law enforcement agencies ❖ Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. ❖ A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. ❖ The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 35. Traffic Management ❖ Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan with relevant Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant authorities to minimize inconvenience to road users as well as Cost Engineer, Traffic Police prevent road accidents and implement it. ❖ Road signs and trained flagmen should be used to divert traffic as per the required traffic management measures. ❖ Clear instructions should be given if detours are used. ❖ Also, any pits should be enclosed to prevent pedestrians or vehicles falling into them ❖ Improvement of the road surface and width will result in an increase of both the number of vehicles and the vehicle operating speeds. ❖ Therefore, after the construction is completed the contractor should erect relevant road signs and road markings to guide the drivers to ensure the safety of the vehicles and pedestrians 36. Loss of Access due to ❖ Temporary access will be provided when permanent access is Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction blocked for construction (Especially for houses around 1km). Cost Engineer ❖ When construction work is in progress in one side, the other side will be opened for traffic & properly ❖ At the end of each day, debris that blocked access path will be cleared away under the supervision of the Engineer. 37. Protection of Physical ❖ If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cultural Resources trace the contractor will ensure that protective fencing as agreed Cost Engineer (PCRs) close to the with the community and or head of the physical cultural resource Site. (ie temple, mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. 272 ❖ If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and will take all requisite measures to ensure so. ❖ The contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. ❖ Labors will be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. ❖ Unless agreed with the community the contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 38. Loss, Damage and ❖ All works shall be carried out in a manner that the destruction to the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Flora flora and their habitats is minimized. Cost Engineer ❖ Trees and vegetation shall be felled / removed only if that impinges directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. In all such cases contractor shall take prior approval from the Engineer. ❖ Contractor shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance. ❖ If such action is unavoidable the Engineer shall be informed in advance and carry out public consultation and report on the same should be submitted to the Engineer. ❖ Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the CEA/DS, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. ❖ Removed trees of significant value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. Documentation on the process should be shared with the engineer and maintained by the contractor. ❖ The contractor shall plant at least 3 good specimens of native trees over 5-year-old root-balled or having at least 3ft height suitable for the location as identified by the Engineer. The planting should take place in public land suitable for the purpose ❖ The contractor shall build hardy structures around the trees for protection. ❖ The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the well-being of the trees/plants until the end of the contract 39. Loss, Damage and ❖ All works shall be carried out in such a manner that the destruction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Fauna or disruption to the fauna and their habitats is minimal. Cost Engineer ❖ Construction workers shall be instructed to protect fauna including wild animals and aquatic life as well as their habitats. Hunting, poaching and unauthorized fishing by project workers is not allowed. 273 ❖ No solid or liquid waste should be dumped into natural habitats. 40. Prevention of the ❖ There is a possibility of introducing / spreading of invasive species Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Spread of Invasive during material transportation and disposing cleared vegetation Cost Engineer Plant Species from one site to another, thus the following measures are to be undertaken. ❖ Close monitoring of transportation, storage of borrowing material for the spread of any invasive species must be done. ❖ Vehicles should be covered during transportation of cleared vegetation to and from the construction site. ❖ Borrow material to be brought from properly identified borrow pits and quarry sites, the sites should be inspected in order to ensure that no invasive plant species are being carried with the borrow material. ❖ Washing the vehicles should be conducted periodically to prevent carrying any invasive species ❖ The construction site should be inspected periodically to ensure that no invasive species are establishing themselves at the site. 41. Chance find ❖ All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant procedures for PCRs remains or things of geological or archaeological interest Cost Engineer and Archeological discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government and Property shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. ❖ The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. ❖ The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 42. Surface Drainage and ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which will Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Possible Water discharge water to existing storm water drainage networks Cost Engineer Stagnation ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sandbag barriers etc. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to cutting, excavation and other activities 43. Handling Social and ❖ The Contractor shall appoint an Environmental and Social Environmental Issues Safeguards Officer (ESSO) who is responsible for community during Construction liaison and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ social related matters. All public complaints will be entered into the Complaints Register. The ESSO will promptly investigate and review environmental and social complaints and implement the 274 appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs. They are received, with the action taken by the ESSO on complains thereof. 44. Prevention of ❖ Contractor should strictly follow necessary slope protection Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA, /Consultant landslides measures such as gabion walls, retaining walls, soil nailing etc... as Cost Engineer NBRO per the designs given in the Contract documents and any other measures instructed by the Engineer. ❖ Contractor should incorporate proper drainage network to reduce flow of water in to vulnerable slopes using interceptor drains, trench drains etc... and to drain off water collected within the soil mass of the slopes using perforated pipes and diverting to nearby existing channel during intense rains ❖ Contractor should not unnecessarily disturb steep slopes which can result landslides and prior approval should be obtained from Engineer and NBRO if directed by the Engineer if contractor needs additional cutting or filling. ❖ It is necessary to monitor the possible locations of landslides during construction phase in close coordination with NBRO especially where cuts and fills are to be practiced and if found general public including road users and residents should be kept away from these sites especially during intense rainfalls 45. Prevention of Sexual ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant exploitation, child of contract workers (including subcontractors) with age verification Cost Engineer trafficking and child to avoid child labor. labour ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education POST CONSTRUCTION 46. Clearing/Closure of ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineering Contractor RDA, /Consultant Engineer Construction engineer. Cost PRDA Site/Labor Camps ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well 275 ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ Agreements made with the particular land owners should be terminated and relevant documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. ❖ All solid waste will be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured will be left behind on site once the contractor demobilizes. 47. Environmental ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge Engineering Contractor RDA/Consultant Engineer, Enhancement/ treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed Cost PRDA Landscaping design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Documents. ❖ The Contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this ESMP. 48. Road furnishing on ❖ The Contractor will ensure that all safety signage and indicative Engineering Contractor RDA, /Consultant Engineer safety. road markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design Cost PRDA prior to demobilization. 49. Hydrology and ❖ Routine maintenance, repairing, removal of sediments and rubbish Engineering Contractor, PRDA PRDA, RDA/Consultant drainage to avoid drainage congestions and obstructions to storm water flow Cost Engineer 50. . Replanting of trees ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and Engineering Contractor PRDA, RDA/Consultant monitoring done at least for a period of three years Cost Engineer 276 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Type of Number of Provided Stakeholder Participants (M/F) 11.03.2021 Owner of a Male • The road gets inundated at several commercial unit locations and water level goes to 11/2 feet high at settlements of estate laborers located in the middle of the road section • The culverts need to be repaired and replaced at the end of the road. 11.03.2021 Resident Female • Both men and women in the area work as estate laborers. • The estate workers in this area live here for long time. 12.03.2021 Grama Niladari - Male • There are tea and rubber lands in Galathura the project area and people work in these lands. • There are community-based organizations such as Framer organizations. 12.03.2021 Grama Niladari - Female • There are paddy and tea Kahawatta cultivations in the project area. • Only Sinhalese people live in this GN Division. 277 2.8. ESMP of SR08 – Devipahala - Deraniyagala Road 278 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 8 – Devipahala - Deraniyagala Road (5.6km) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Draft Final Report June 2021 Background 279 Devipahala Deraniyagala Road Road length: 5.60km Coordinates: Starting Point: 6° 48.309'N, 80° 21.814'E End Point: 6° 50.700'N, 80° 21.421'E Location: District: Ratnapura EE Division: Ratnapura DS Division: Kuruvita GN Divisions: Kirigala, Wathuyaya, Devipahala, Endiriyanwala 1. Introduction The Devipahala Deraniyagala road starts from a provincial road connected to Colombo - Ratnapura - Wellawaya – Batticaloa (A004) road and ends on the same road after traversing 5.60km. This road is currently under the custody of the Provincial Road Development Authority (PRDA), Sabaragamuwa. The surface of the road is damaged macadam. The rroad traverses along an undulating to hilly terrain. Elevation of the trace varies between 100m - 235m MSL. The proposed road section does not fall within or adjacent to any protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 5.6km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. The proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3.2m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and drains as required. The estimated time for construction of the road is six (6) months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e., RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW, as in some cases the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average right-of-way (RoW) of the Devipahala – Deraniyagala road is around 5.5m and the average carriageway is 3.2m. 280 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The PRDA, Sabaragamuwa will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, a representative from PRDA, Sabaragamuwa will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits This road connects with access road to the waterfall “Bopath Ella”. Therefore, many foreign and local tourists use this road. There are tea, rubber, pepper, cinnamon, banana and paddy cultivations in the project area. Thus, the road development will facilitate the tourism and transportation of agricultural produce. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and to collect all available information and take photographs of the road(see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic maps and secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). The staff of Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit o all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted) . The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Devipahala Deraniyagala Road will have a majority of reversible, small-medium scale environmental and impacts. The main social impacts will be temporary loss of access to residents, common properties and the impact of dust, noise and vibration while drainage improvement such construction of drains and culverts will result temporary environmental impacts. These impacts are specifically limited to the civil works phase of the project that can be managed by site specific mitigation measures, this sub-project therefore can be classified as Moderate Risk. Therefore an Environmental and Social Mangement Plan (ESMP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the likely impacts. 281 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1 Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements: There are about 207 households and 35 shops located on either side of the road. The population is estimated at 920. A majority of the population is Sinhala Buddhists. There are also Tamil and Muslim families living in scattered sections of the road who are Islamic and Hindu by faith. ▪ Land ownership: There are titleholders, people having permits for their land and people living on estate lands along the road. ▪ Livelihoods: There are tea, rubber, pepper, cinnamon, banana and paddy cultivations and home gardens along the road. People are engaged in these agricultural activities. People are also engaged in wage labour, self-employment and government and private sector jobs. ▪ Local organisations: There are three Rural Development Societies, Farmer Societies, Elders’ Societies, Welfare societies and Samurdhi societies ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: are schools, temples, community halls and shrines along the road as described in Table 1. During construction period, the access to these places will be temporarily disrupted. In order to mitigate this impact, temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after construction activities. Table 1: Community infrastructure and resources Community Location - GPS Coordinate Road side Distance from the RoW infrastructure & resources Suwapiyasa Praja 6°48'51.91"N 80°21'47.51"E RHS 4m Padanama Hall Gangarama Temple 6°48'51.86"N 80°21'47.48"E RHS Temple: 100m SewaPiyasa: SewaPiyasa 50 m Suwadivi Medical Suwadivi Medical Centre Centre:60 m RA / Sri 6°49'8.88"N 80°21'43.58"E LHS 5m SaranajothiTissa School Community Hall and 6°49'21.28"N 80°21'39.09"E LHS 7m Pre School Temple 6°49'25.65"N 80°21'40.55"E RHS Entrance to the temple: 5m Cash box (“Pinpettiya”: 2mTemple: 7m Gamidiriya 6°50'14.03"N 80°21'28.89"E RHS 7m Community hall On-going development projects: None ▪ Visitors to the area: This road is connected to the access road to “Bopath Ella” waterfall. Therefore, local and foreign visitors frequently visit the project area. 282 7.2 Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical construction  Culverts will be work? reconstructed, and drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or rehabilitation of  The road surface will existing facilities? be upgraded with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to loss of housing,  Proposed other assets, resource use or incomes? rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW Is the site chosen for this work free from encumbrances and  This road is currently in possession of the Ministry/ or relevant government under the custody of agency? PRDA (Sabaragamuwa). Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW Is the ownership status and current usage of land known?  The RoW is owned by PRDA (Sabaragamuwa). The current usage of land is road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other fixed assets  through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or encroachers)  present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? 283 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Will there be any permanent or temporary loss of incomes  and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those affected by the  . project? If Yes, approximately how many? Any of these people poor, indigenous or vulnerable to  poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities, services or natural  resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose potential  During the safety risks to local communities, commuters or pedestrians construction phase, in the project area? there can be safety issues to local communities, commuters or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be affected through  land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools, clinics, hospitals,  There are schools, places of worship? temples, community halls and shrines along the road as shown in Table 1. Are there any GBV prevention and response actors (NGOs,  Project area comes government notified shelter homes, police stations, etc.) in under the Kuruvita project area of influence? Police station which is.420km from the project site. Further, “MithuruPiyasa” 8 center is located in Ratnapura hospital. Is the project site in a populated area and/or with high  vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location? 8 Mithuru Piyasa is a center established by Ministry of Health in main hospitals to support survivors of GBV. 284 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known  Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the sub-project, with  Both skilled and what skill set, and for what period? unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. Approximately 20 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the local workforce?  Priority will be given to secure labor from the local community. There is a possibility Will there be workers brought in from outside the project  of employing outside area? labor if local labor is not sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation or service amenities  Accommodation to support the workforce during construction? facilities to be provided if labor is brought from outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar socio-  economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local community, are there  any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimate of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected No 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project area The total number of labor required for the project is approximately 20. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 285 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: Devipahala - Deraniyagala Road (SR08) Road Length: 5.6km Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division, Kuruwita SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas?  - Cultural heritage site  - Protected Area  - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause…  - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas; disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries?  - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g. sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  Permanent diversion will not waterways crossed by roads, resulting in be required. However increased sediment in streams affected by temporary diversion will be increased soil erosion at construction site? needed at the new culvert at 1.3 and 5.2km and culverts to be reconstructed at 0.1, 0.6, 0.9, 3.05, 3.3, 3.32, 3.42 and 5.15km. Temporary diversion of waterway will be restored to its original condition soon after the rehabilitation of the structures at relevant locations. Temporary soil dumps and material storing at above locations will be avoided as much as possible. Soil erosion 286 conservation measures such as silt traps, covering the material dumps will be practiced if materials are to be stored. Soil erosion management measures such as silt traps, slit fences shall be applied at the above waterways to minimize soil getting eroded to them. - Deterioration of surface water quality due to  Storing construction materials silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- containing small/ fine particles based camps and chemicals used in in places which are not construction? subjected to wash away by runoff and keeping temporary soil dumps avoiding near water bodies will minimize this impact. Storing and protecting construction materials such as cement, bitumen and other chemicals including any harmful substances in protected compartments/ enclosures and handling carefully to avoid spills, disposing waste containers and material only in approved locations will mitigate this impact. Providing adequate and appropriate facilities for labor camps (if any) for disposal of sewerage, solid waste and wastewater and keeping labour camps away from water bodies will mitigate this impact. - Increased local air pollution due to rock  Regular sprinkling of water to crushing, cutting and filling works, and suppress dust and avoiding chemicals from asphalt processing? using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  At following locations, civil works? boulders are found close to the RoW where rock blasting is necessary. 2.67km, 3.12km & 5.0km. Noise and vibration impacts will be generated due to most 287 of field construction activities shall be maintained below the maximum permissible levels of the national standards. Special precaution will be applied at sensitive receptors as given in the Question 6 on the social screening checklist.  - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people  - Other social concerns relating to inconveniences in living conditions in the project areas that may trigger cases of upper respiratory problems and stress?  - Hazardous driving conditions where construction interferes with pre-existing roads? - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in  Location of labor camps only construction camps and work sites, and at approved sites and continues possible transmission of communicable labor supervision shall diseases from workers to local populations? minimize these impacts. Utilizing local labour as much as possible will reduce the need of labor camps. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for  Avoiding possibilities of water mosquito vectors of disease? stagnation within the constriction sites, keeping hygienic conditions in labor camps will minimize creation of mosquito breeding sites. - Accident risks associated with increased  Implementation of a proper vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of traffic management plan toxic materials and loss of life? during the construction period will minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lamps and PPE for laborers will mitigate these impacts. Regular maintenance and keeping construction vehicles up to the relevant standards will mitigate accidental spills of toxic materials. 288  - Increased noise and air pollution resulting from traffic volume?  - Increased risk of water pollution from oil, grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road 289 Appendix 1 - Photographs of Devipahala Deraniyagala Road Figure 1: Strating point of the road Figure 2: Cooperative shop located at 1.240km on RHS of the road 290 Figure 3: School located at 1.800 km on LHS of the road Figure 4: Temple located at 2.250 km on RHS of the road 291 Figure 5: End point of the road 292 Appendix 2 – Location Map 293 294 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Devipahala – Deraniyagala Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Moderate Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used Existing slopes should not be disturbed with the road • Section 11, 44 of ESMP rehabilitation. Appropriate slope protection measures • Any guidance to be should be included if slopes are to be disturbed with the issued by NBRO recommendation of the Engineer and NBRO. Necessary safety measures such as speed barriers, pedestrian Section 27, 29 and 36 of crossings, sign boards etc… should be introduced to the ESMP. school at 1.8km. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made Project Director – IRCDP, to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 295 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Rehabilitation of Devipahala – Deraniyagala Road (SR08) Activities and Protection and preventive measures Mitigation Responsibility Associated Impacts cost Implementation Monitoring PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PREPERATION 1. Finalization of the ❖ Contractor shall prepare detailed Environmental Method Statement Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Environmental (EMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and manner in which Cost Engineer Method Statement on the ESMP is to be implemented. ESMP ❖ It is required from the contractor to prepare the EMS for each work implementation site, if work will be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. ❖ The EMS shall be updated regularly and submit for the Project Engineers review. 2. Tree Removal As per the preliminary studies removal of road side trees is not Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a Cost of RDA Engineer provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary during the construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users, in Contractor compatible with the designs yet to be completed. In such cases, ❖ The Engineer shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees, including those of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance via change of design and alignment. ❖ The technical justification for the trees that will be required to be removed will be documented accordingly. ❖ The following steps are to be followed if trees are identified for removal during the rehabilitation of the road. o Identify and document the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type o Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Divisional Secretariat (Kuruvita). Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times of the number of trees cut using grown up saplings (having at least 3ft height) should be carried out in the project area. o If road side space for replanting is not available, other possible locations such as schools, temples, public areas will be explored with the help of DoF, DS and CBOs of the area 296 o The contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the Central Environmental Authority, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. o Removed trees of economic value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. o Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation. Any leftover of trees shall be removed and disposed in approved manner. 3. Labor and Labor ❖ The contractor should give priority to hiring labor from the Engineering Contractor,PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Camps, Construction surrounding areas to avoid the need for labor camps. Cost Engineer Camps, temporary ❖ If labor camps are required to house migrant workers, they should office and other be placed well away from settlements or sensitive receptors, water temporary facilities bodies and boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and preferably located on land which is not productive (barren/waste lands presently). If these are not possible, private lands maybe taken on lease as standard practice. The location, layout and basic facility provision of the labor camp must be submitted to Engineer of the relevant managing department prior to their construction. ❖ The construction will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer and then from the relevant local authority ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. ❖ Provision of proper drainage facilities to the labour camps and prevent breeding of mosquitoes, flies and other vector borne diseases. ❖ The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Provision of proper sanitary facilities to the labour camps and offices including water, urinals, toilets, bathing facilities, mosquito nets with adequate capacity of septic tanks and soak pits. ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with concurrence from the Local Public Health Officer (PHI) ❖ Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in acceptable manner. The solid waste shall be handed over to the 297 waste collecting system of the Local Authority (LA) of the area (if any) and wastewater should be disposed in an environmentally acceptable manner (meeting the desired water quality standards) with the approval of the Engineer. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. ❖ Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first aid and firefighting equipment shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. ❖ All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible ❖ Labor camp sites after use should be cleared and the site should be reinstated to previous condition at the close of the construction work. 4. Material Sourcing ❖ The contractor is required to ensure that sand, aggregates and other Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant quarry material is sourced from licensed sources. Cost Engineer, CEA,GSMB ❖ The contractor is required to maintain the necessary licenses and environmental clearances from GSMB and CEA for all borrow and quarry material they are sourcing –including soil , fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. ❖ Sourcing of any material from protected areas and/or designated natural areas, including tank beds, are strictly prohibited. ❖ If the contractor uses a non-commercial borrow/quarry sites, the sites should be remediated accordingly once material sourcing has been completed. ❖ The contractor should submit in writing all the relevant numbers and relevant details of all pre-requisite licenses etc. and report of their status accordingly to the Engineer. 5. Water for ❖ The contractor should arrange adequate supply of water for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Construction project purpose throughout the construction period from a source Cost Engineer activities agreed upon with the engineer. ❖ Water may not be obtained for project purposes, including for labor camps, from public or community water supply schemes without a prior approval from the relevant authority Extraction of water from ground water or surface water bodies without the permission from Engineer and the relevant authority(Water Resources Board, NW&DB, Department of Irrigation, CBO) will not be allowed. ❖ Permission for the extraction of water should be obtained prior to the commencement of the project, from the relevant authority. 298 6. Work Site for ❖ The contractor should identify an area to store construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction materials and equipment at a site which should be approved by the Cost Engineer materials engineer. ❖ Storage yards cannot be located in community areas, such as playgrounds, close to water ways, cause access issues to locals or forested areas that require clearing. ❖ Parking, repairing vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be done stationed only at the work site and/or in any other designated areas by the engineer. ❖ The contractor should provide instruction and advice should be given to drivers and operators (both companies owned and hired) to park vehicles and store equipment at the work site or designated areas by the engineer. 7. Information ❖ Discussions should be conducted with the residents and other Engineering Contractor/ PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Disclosure among stakeholders who reside along the corridor of the road; Cost PMU/PIU Engineer Stakeholders o Residents have to be briefed of the project, purpose and design and outcomes via a documented community consultation session o This should be done immediately once the contractor is mobilized. o The contractor should take note of all impacts, especially access issues and safety hazards that will be of concern to the residents and take necessary measures as stipulated in the ESMP to mitigate them. ❖ The contractor will maintain a log of any grievances/complains and actions taken to resolve them. ❖ A copy of the ESMP should be available at all times at the project supervision office on site. 8. Selection of ❖ Efforts shall be taken to minimize use of temporary land for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant temporary use lands construction activities Cost Engineer ❖ Selection of temporary lands with considering of social and environmental background adhering to laws and regulations in the country ❖ Approval for the temporary use of lands shall be obtained from Engineer and need to sign agreement with the land owners ❖ Once the use of the particular land is over, the agreement should be terminated and the documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 299 9. Shifting of public Based on the preliminary studies utilities observed along the road are not Engineering Contractor/Service PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant utilities necessary to be removed. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision Cost providers Engineer, CEB,NW&DB, to relocate the utilities in case it is necessary in the design stage to perfect SLT the work. In such case, ❖ Proper utility survey shall be carried out in order to identify the effected utilities and the exact locations ❖ Consent and action shall be obtained from relevant service providers (CEB, NWS&DB and SLT)to minimize time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Approval shall be obtained from DOI for any proposed construction works on irrigation canals ❖ Advance notice to the public about time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators for the shifting/reestablishment of utilities to minimize accidental damage and functional purposes ❖ Special attention shall be taken to provide relevant services to the public without long delay ❖ Water and other utilities shall be provided to the public if long delay to re-establish services with the instruction of PIU 10. Hydrology and ❖ Design of new culverts and other drainage structures in Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant drainage consultation and recommendations of the of the Irrigation cost Engineer, DoI Department, Provincial Irrigation Department and Agrarian Department ❖ Temporary diversion of water ways during construction should be ensured that no obstruction to natural water flow ❖ Construction work affecting water bodies should be prevented and work should be scheduled during the dry season ❖ Excavation of beds of any streams, irrigation systems, and other water resources shall be avoided by the contractor ❖ Contractor shall not divert, close, block existing canals and streams in a manner that adversely affect downstream intakes 11. Identification of ❖ Prior identification of erodible and landslide prone areas in proper Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant erodible and landslide consultation with National Building Research Organisation cost Engineer, NBRO prone areas (NBRO) ❖ Existing slopes should not be disturbed to extent possible ❖ Incorporate the recommendations and guidelines of the NBRO to the road designing. 300 12. Land donation ❖ Land donation should be involved only for the land required for the PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant design requirements including realignment of bends or Engineer, RDA, PRDA construction of cross drainages, lead aways in the locations where (Sabaragamuwa) required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All effort will be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 13. Land Acquisition (if ❖ Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Land PIU/PMU of RDA RDA, PRDA (Sabaragamuwa) required) Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project Acquisition to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land cost acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 14. Identifying locations to • Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant provide temporary blocked for construction. Cost of RDA Engineer access • The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during Contractor construction. • In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. • If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. CONSTRUCTION PHASE 15. Clearing of road ❖ During site clearance activities, removal of vegetation and debris Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant shoulders and must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Cost Engineer Removal and Disposal ❖ In places where the road RoW is not clearly demarcated, extra care of construction debris need to be taken, not to damage crops and trees in private lands. and excavated ❖ The contractor shall identify the sites for disposal of material materials cleared. 301 ❖ Plants, shrubs and other vegetation cleared should not be burned on site. ❖ Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and water bodies o Avoid disposal on productive/agricultural land. o should be located with the consensus of the local community , in consultation with the Engineer and shall be approved by the LA, Pradeshiya Sabha, o Minimize the construction debris/excavated materials as much as possible by balancing the cut and fill requirements. ❖ The contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites. ❖ Debris, residual spoil and dismantled and demolished structures should not be sited to the productive/agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive locations such as forest lands, water bodies. 16. Protection of topsoil ❖ Topsoil of the agricultural areas and any other productive areas Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant where it has to be removed for the purpose of this project shall be Cost Engineer stripped to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m, as directed by the Engineer. ❖ If the contractor is in any doubt on whether to conserve the topsoil or not for any given area, he shall obtain the direction from the Engineer in writing ❖ Removed topsoil could be used as a productive soil when replanting trees and during turfing. ❖ Stockpiled topsoil must be returned to cover the areas where the topsoil has been removed due to project activities. Residual topsoil must be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm – 150mm. 302 ❖ Topsoil thus stockpiled for reuse shall not be surcharged or overburdened. ❖ As far as possible multiple handling of topsoil stockpiles should be kept to a minimum. 17. Protection of Ground ❖ Construction vehicle, machinery and equipment shall be used and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cover and Vegetation stationed only in the areas of work and in any other area designated/ Cost Engineer approved by the Engineer. ❖ Entry and exit of construction vehicles and machinery should be restricted to particular points as directed by the engineer ❖ Contractor should provide necessary instructions to drivers, operators and other construction workers not to destroy ground vegetation cover unnecessarily. 18. Transport and ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks. Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Storage of Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and Cost Engineer construction done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. materials ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner.All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. ❖ Loading, unloading and transport of materials shall not be inconvenient to the road side community or road users ❖ Selection of sites for stock piling with the approval of Engineer away from environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ Storage of fuel, lubricant and chemicals use for the construction activities on paved surface without contamination to the environment and storm water runoff ❖ Approval shall be taken prior to use of local roads from relevant authorities and need to maintenance during the use by the Contractor 19. Emission of Dust ❖ In order to minimize the levels of airborne dust all construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material/debris should be stored as per the instructions provided Cost Engineer above No.18. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive dust residing along the road such as school (1.8km), medical center, houses located adjacent to the ROW etc… should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned 303 ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas, material extraction sites, processing plants and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Erection of dust barriers to the public, religious and other socially important locations ❖ Metal quarries, crushers and all the plants should eb located at least 500m form the public sensitive and residential areas ❖ Establishment of tire washing facility for the plants, yards or any other sites which causing to bring mud particles with the vehicles. 20. Management of Self ❖ In the event the contractor will use a self-operated borrow site Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Operated Borrow o Contractor shall comply with the environmental Cost Engineer CEA, GSMB Sites requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA, GSMB and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. o Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the Engineer o No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under FFPO and FO and within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations o Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the Engineer. o All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA and the respective local authority. o Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near- by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. o Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits. 21. Quarry Operations ❖ In the event the contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant and Management of sites available in the project area Cost Engineer CEA,GSMB 304 Self Operated Quarry ❖ They should be approved by CEA with valid EPL (Environment Sites Protection Licenses) and GSMB with valid IML (Industrial Mining Licenses); ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO and not within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractors operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 22. Control of ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Sedimentation and drainage paths are not blocked. Cost Engineer Soil Erosion ❖ Drainage paths associated with irrigation structures should be improved / erected to drain rainwater properly. ❖ Silt traps will be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways. Where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be removed from the construction sites as soon as possible. Until removal, these soil dumps should be covered with thick polythene sheets. ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be placed at least 200m away from all water bodies. ❖ Top soil shall be prevented to use for tree planting and turfing activities. ❖ In Hilly terrain and areas with slopes o Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. o These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. o During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. 305 ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ Construction activities: excavation and earth work around vulnerable area for soil erosion mainly restricted to the dry periods and removal of green cover vegetation shall be minimized. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. o Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. o All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment will be made for their implementation. ❖ Erosion control measures as given in Annex III should be applied where feasible. 23. Noise from vehicles, ❖ Noise generating work should be limited to daytime (6:00AM to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant machinery and 6:00PM). No work that generates excessive noise should be carried Cost Engineer CEA equipment out during night hours where in close proximity to public sensitive receptors (temples, hospitals) and residential areas (from 6:00PM to 6:00AM on the following day). ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive noise residing along the road such as school (1.8km), temple (2.25km), medical center, houses located adjacent to the ROW etc… should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. However noise level generated at the school at 1.8km should be controlled during schooling hours. For all construction activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ All equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet 306 noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that will be used in construction on site, for transport and for plants (crushers, asphalt, concrete and batching plants). ❖ Ideally noise generating work should not be carried out during public holidays and religious days. Special care should be taken as there is a temple nearby. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of nighttime resident laborers should be minimized. 24. Vehicular noise ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant pollution at permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are Cost Engineer residential / sensitive not in active use. receptors ❖ The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include places of worship, schools, medical centers and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be Employed. ❖ Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 25. Impacts due to ❖ Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Vibration works do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to Cost Engineer, GSMB vibration. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive vibration located along the road such as school (1.8km), temple (2.25km), medical center, houses located adjacent to the ROW etc… should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, compaction, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damaged occurred to third party properly as result of his activities as agreed with the affected party and engineer. 307 ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Blasting shall be carried out only with permission of the Engineer and approval from GSMB 26. Pollution of Soil and ❖ The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Water via Fuel and locations, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and Cost Engineer CEA Lubricants equipment maintenance sites shall be located away from rivers, at least 200m away, water ways and water bodies. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ All vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be located and operated as per the conditions and /or guidelines stipulated under the EPL issued by CEA. Waste water shall not be disposed without meeting the disposal standards of the CEA. Wastewater from vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be cleared of oil and grease and other contaminants to meet the relevant standards before discharging to the environment. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed of in accordance with standards set by the CEA. ❖ Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of CEA or any other relevant laws. 27. Public Safety ❖ At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant passage for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock. Cost Engineer ❖ Work that affects the use of existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ The construction corridor should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the site daily basis. ( Items such as parking 308 cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility shall be procured where deemed necessary) ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The contractor should obtain a Third-party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All construction vehicles should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. ❖ Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. ❖ Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road. 28. Safety of Workers ❖ Contractor shall comply with the requirements for safety of the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant workers as per the ILO Convention No. 62 and Safety & Health Cost Engineer Regulations of the Factory Ordinance of Sri Lanka to the extent that those are applicable to this contract. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety measures at site. ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers Employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder’s protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the contractor shall maintain in stock at the site office, gloves, earmuffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. 309 ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. ❖ All workers should be made aware about Workers GRM and they should be facilitated to approach relevant GRCs as and when required. ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature checks etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. Prevention of ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant accidents vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during Cost Engineer 29. construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should comply with the Road Safety Manual of RDA. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. ❖ Night time illumination should be in place at every location where the road is narrow, diverted and structures are repaired and any other places where the PIU recommends to do so ❖ Monitor and record road crashes during construction and maintenance stages and take appropriate remedial actions 30. Operation of labor ❖ Locations selected for labour camps should be approved by Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant camps engineer and comply with guidelines/ recommendations issued by Cost Engineer, CEA, LA, DoF the CEA/Local Authority (LA). Construction of labourer’s camps shall not be located within 200m from waterways, within an area coming under DoF, and near to any other environment and social sensitive locations ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to 310 the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly Emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 31. Management of the ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant spread of Covid-19 or pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry Cost EngineerMoH handling sudden of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all Pandemic outbreaks relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper hand washing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractor’s site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 32. Prevention of Vector ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant borne Diseases mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store Cost Engineer, MoH buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities ❖ Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 33. Gender issues ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant including Gender staff including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and Cost Engineer base violence other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. 311 ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labour camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfort ability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 34. Issues due to labor ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant influx alter existing levels of communicable diseases including Cost Engineer, MoH respiratory problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) ❖ Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct ❖ Informing workers about national laws ❖ Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract ❖ Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) ❖ Cooperation with law enforcement agencies ❖ Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. ❖ A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. ❖ The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 312 35. Traffic Management ❖ Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan with the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant relevant authorities to minimize inconvenience to road users as Cost Engineer, Traffic Police well as prevent road accidents and implement it. ❖ Road signs and trained flagmen should be used to divert traffic as per the required traffic management measures. ❖ Clear instructions should be given if detours are used. ❖ Also, any pits should be enclosed to prevent pedestrians or vehicles falling into them ❖ Improvement of the road surface and width will result in an increase of both the number of vehicles and the vehicle operating speeds. ❖ Therefore, after the construction is completed the contractor should erect relevant road signs and road markings to guide the drivers to ensure the safety of the vehicles and pedestrians 36. Loss of Access due to ❖ Temporary access will be provided when permanent access is Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction blocked for construction. Cost Engineer ❖ Safe and dedicated access should be provided for the school at 1.8km and for the devotees of the temple at 2.25km. ❖ When construction work is in progress in one side, the other side will be opened for traffic & properly ❖ At the end of each day, debris that blocked access path will be cleared away under the supervision of the Engineer. 37. Protection of Physical ❖ If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cultural Resources trace the contractor will ensure that protective fencing as agreed Cost Engineer (PCRs) close to the with the community and or head of the physical cultural resource Site. (ie temple, mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. ❖ If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and will take all requisite measures to ensure so. ❖ The contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. ❖ Labors will be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. ❖ Unless agreed with the community the contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 38. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in a manner that the destruction to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Flora the flora and their habitats is minimized. Cost Engineer 313 • Trees and vegetation shall be felled / removed only if that impinges directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. In all such cases contractor shall take prior approval from the Engineer. • Contractor shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance. • If such action is unavoidable the Engineer shall be informed in advance and carry out public consultation and report on the same should be submitted to the Engineer. • Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the CEA, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. • Removed trees of significant value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. Documentation on the process should be shared with the engineer and maintained by the contractor. • The contractor shall plant at least 3 good specimens of native trees over 5-year-old root-balled or having at least 3ft height suitable for the location as identified by the Engineer The planting should take place in public land suitable for the purpose • The contractor shall build hardy structures around the trees for protection. • The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the well-being of the trees/plants until the end of the contract 39. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in such a manner that the destruction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Fauna or disruption to the fauna and their habitats is minimal. Cost Engineer • Construction workers shall be instructed to protect fauna including wild animals and aquatic life as well as their habitats. Hunting, poaching and unauthorized fishing by project workers is not allowed. • No solid or liquid waste should be dumped into natural habitats. 40. Prevention of the ❖ There is a possibility of introducing / spreading of invasive species Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Spread of Invasive during material transportation and disposing cleared vegetation Cost Engineer Plant Species from one site to another, thus the following measures are to be undertaken. ❖ Close monitoring of transportation, storage of borrowing material for the spread of any invasive species must be done. • Vehicles should be covered during transportation of cleared vegetation to and from the construction site. • Borrow material to be brought from properly identified borrow pits and quarry sites, the sites should be inspected in order to ensure that no invasive plant species are being carried with the borrow material. • Washing the vehicles should be conducted periodically to prevent carrying any invasive species 314 • The construction site should be inspected periodically to ensure that no invasive species are establishing themselves at the site. 41. Chance find • All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant procedures for PCRs remains or things of geological or archaeological interest Cost Engineer and Archeological discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government and Property shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. • The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. • The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 42. Surface Drainage and ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which will Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Possible Water discharge water to existing storm water drainage networks Cost Engineer Stagnation ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sandbag barriers etc. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to cutting, excavation and other activities 43. Handling Social and ❖ The Contractor shall appoint a person responsible for community Environmental Issues liaison and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ during Construction social related matters (Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO)). All public complaints will be entered into the Complaints Register. The ESSO will promptly investigate and review environmental and social complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs. They are received, with the action taken by the ESSO on complains thereof. 44. Prevention of ❖ Contractor should strictly follow necessary slope protection Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant landslides measures such as gabion walls, retaining walls, soil nailing etc... as Cost Engineer NBRO per the designs given in the Contract documents and any other measures instructed by the Engineer. ❖ Contractor should incorporate proper drainage network to reduce flow of water in to vulnerable slopes using interceptor drains, trench drains etc... and to drain off water collected within the soil mass of the slopes using perforated pipes and diverting to nearby existing channel during intense rains 315 ❖ Contractor should not unnecessarily disturb steep slopes which can result landslides and prior approval should be obtained from Engineer and NBRO if directed by the Engineer if contractor needs additional cutting or filling. ❖ It is necessary to monitor the possible locations of landslides during construction phase in close coordination with NBRO especially where cuts and fills are to be practiced and if found general public including road users and residents should be kept away from these sites especially during intense rainfalls 45. Prevention of Sexual ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant exploitation, child of contract workers (including subcontractors) with age Cost Engineer trafficking and child verification to avoid child labor. labour ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education POST CONSTRUCTION 46. Clearing/Closure of ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant Construction engineer. Cost EngineerPRDA Site/Labor Camps ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ All solid waste will be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured will be left behind on site once the contractor demobilizes. 47. Environmental ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge Engineering Contractor RDA/Consultant Engineer, Enhancement/ treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed Cost PRDA design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Documents. 316 Landscaping ❖ The Contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this ESMP. 48. Road furnishing on ❖ The Contractor will ensure that all safety signage and indicative Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant safety. road markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design Cost EngineerPRDA prior to demobilization. 49. Hydrology and ❖ Rooting maintenance, repairing, removal of sediments and rubbish Engineering Contractor, PRDA PRDA, RDA/Consultant drainage to avoid drainage congestions and obstructions to storm water flow Cost Engineer 50. Replanting of trees ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and Engineering Contractor PRDA, RDA/Consultant monitoring done at least for a period of three years Cost Engineer 317 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Type of Stakeholder Gender Provided (M/F) 11.03.2021 Resident Male • Road is damaged and need to be developed. • This road is an access road to Bopath Ella waterfall 11.03.2021 Rod user Male • Main livelihood of the area is agriculture. • This road has a public transport service. 11.03.2021 Small shop owner Male • The road development is good. • Get an income from selling tea to people who visit waterfall. • This is our only income and I also sell betel and king coconut. 12.03.2021 Women Development Female • Many women in project area do Officer, Kuruvita DS not work. So, we encourage them Division to engage in self-employment. • The road development is good. 11.03.2021 Grama Niladari, Male • This road is used by local and foreign tourists to go to Bopath Devipahala Ella. • This road development will facilitate tourists and residents in the area. 318 2.9. ESMP of SR09 – Erathna - Thundola Road 319 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 9 – Erathna -– Thundola Road (2.48km) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Draft Final Report June 2021 Background 320 Erathna Thundola Road Length: 2.48km Coordinates: Starting Point: 6° 47.013'N, 80° 22.543'E End Point: 6° 47.740'N,80° 22.555'E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Kuruvita, Ratnapura EE Division: Ratnapura GN Divisions: Ekneligoda – North, Walandura 1. Introduction The Erathna Thundola Road starts from Kuruvita – Erathna Road and traverses a half a circle and connects to the same road. The road is under the custody of Kuruvita Pradeshiya Sabha (local authority). The road runs along flat to undulating terrain. Elevation of the trace varies between 38m - 167m MSL. The existing road surface condition is damaged macadam, and a few sections with concrete. The road section does not fall within or adjacent to any protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 2.8km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. The proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), drain 0.7m (one side). The construction period for this road is estimated as four (4) months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e., RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases, the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases, there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, the Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the Erathna Thundola road is around 5m and the average carriageway is 3m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. Kuruvita Pradeshiya Sabah (local authority) will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, a 321 representative from Kuruvita Pradeshiya Sabah (local authority) will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits This road serves as a bypass road to Kuruvita – Erathna Road. There are tea and rubber cultivations in the area. The road development will facilitate the transportation of agricultural produceand private and government sector employees to reach their working places easily. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and to collect all available information and take photographs of the road (see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic maps and secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). The staff of the Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 4 for persons contacted). The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of the Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Erathna Thundola Road will have a majority of reversible, small-medium scale environmental and social impacts. The main social impact will be possible economic displacement to the small shop located within the existing ROW. The other impacts are temporary loss of access to residents, common properties and the impact of dust, noise and vibration and temporary impacts to waterways due to reconstruction of culverts and drains. These impacts are specifically limited to the construction phase of the project that can be managed by site specific mitigation measures and preparation of ARAP, this sub-project therefore can be classified as Moderate Risk. Therefore an Environmental and Social Mangement Plan (ESMP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the likely impacts. 322 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1 Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements: There are about 93 households and 07 small shops located on either side of the road. The population is estimated at380. The majority of the population are Sinhalese. There are also Tamil and Muslim families living in scattered sections. The majority of the people are Buddhists by religion while others are Islamic and Hindu. ▪ Land ownership: There is a small shop located in 2+750km (RHS) of the existing RoW. However, the shop will not be affected by civil works (see Annex 3 for details). The other residents in the area are titleholders, permit holders and people living on estate lands. ▪ Livelihoods: There is tea, rubber plantations and home gardens along the road. Many people are engaged in day today labour work in these plantations. Others are involved in self- employment, and government and private sector jobs. Private sector employment is mainly in the garment factories. ▪ Local organisations: There are Rural Development Societies, Farmers Societies, Elders’ Societies and Samurdhi societies in the project area. ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There is a Buddha shrine, a community hall and a volleyball ground as shown in Table 1. During construction period, access to these places will be temporarily disrupted. In order to mitigate this impact, temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after the construction activities. Table 1: Community infrastructure and resources Community Location - GPS Coordinate Road side Distance from infrastructure & RoW resources Buddha Shrine 6°47'0.68"N 80°22'32.52"E RHS Stairs to the Buddha Shrine:05m Buddha Shrine: 3m Community hall and 6°47'1.78"N 80°22'56.18"E LHS 8m volleyball Ground On-going development projects: None 323 ▪ Visitors to the area: People come to the area for trading activities connected with tea and rubber. 7.2 Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical construction  Culverts will be work? reconstructed, and drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or rehabilitation of  The road surface will be existing facilities? upgraded with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to loss of  housing, other assets, resource use or incomes? Is the site chosen for this work free from encumbrances  This road is currently and in possession of the Ministry/ or relevant under the custody of government agency? Kuruvita Pradeshiya Sabha (local authority). Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the ownership status and current usage of land  The RoW is owned by known? Kuruvita Pradeshiya Sabah (local authority). The current usage of the land is road. There is a small shop located in the existing RoW. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other fixed assets  through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or encroachers)  There is a small shop present on the site living/ or doing business who are located in the existing 324 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known likely to be partially or fully affected because of the RoW. However, shop civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal will not be affected. settlements or other encumbrances? Refer Appendix 3 for details. Will there be any permanent or temporary loss of  incomes and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those affected by  There are no affected the project? If Yes, approximately how many? people as the development is carried out within the existing RoW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or vulnerable to  poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities, services or natural  resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose potential  During the construction safety risks to local communities, commuters or phase, there can be pedestrians in the project area? safety issues to local communities, commuters or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be affected  through land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools, clinics,  There is a Buddha hospitals, places of worship? shrine, a community hall and a volleyball ground (see Table 1). Are there any GBV prevention and response actors  Project area comes (NGOs, government notified shelter homes, police under the Kuruvita stations, etc.) in project area of influence? Police station which is 1.68km away from the project site.Further, “MithuruPiyasa”9center 9 Mithuru Piyasa is a center established by Ministry of Health in main hospitals to support survivors of GBV. 325 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known is located in Kuruwita hospital. Is the project site in a populated area and/or with high  vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location?  Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the sub-project,  Both skilled and with what skill set, and for what period? unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. Approximately 12 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the local workforce?  Priority will be given to secure labor from the local community. There is possibility of employing outside labor if local labor is not Will there be workers brought in from outside the  sufficient/available. project area? Will the project require accommodation or service  Accommodation amenities to support the workforce during facilities to be provided construction? if labor is brought from outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar socio-  economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local community, are  there any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts 326 Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project area The total number of labor required for the project is approximately12. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 327 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: Erathna - Thundola Road (SR09) Road Length: 2.48km Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Kuruwita SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas?  - Cultural heritage site  - Protected Area  - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause…  - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas; disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries?  - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g. sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  Permanent alteration will not waterways crossed by roads, resulting in be required. Reconstruction of increased sediment in streams affected by culverts at 0.43, 0.53, 1.6, 1.7, increased soil erosion at construction site? 1.97, 2.08, 2.28, 2.4 and 2.8 will require temporary diversion of streams. Waterways which are temporally diverted will be restored to its original condition and water supply to downstream will be continued. Avoiding dumping unsuitable and construction material near water bodies and application of soil conservation measures to 328 avoid siltation of water bodies will minimize these impacts. - Deterioration of surface water quality due to  Storing construction materials silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- containing small/ fine particles based camps and chemicals used in in places which are not construction? subjected to wash away by runoff and keeping temporary soil dumps avoiding water bodies will minimize this impact. Storing and protecting construction materials such as cement, bitumen and other chemicals including any harmful substances in protected compartments/ enclosures and handling carefully to avoid spills, disposing waste containers and material only in approved locations will mitigate this impact. Labor camps will be established only after approval from local authority and their recommendations will be practiced. - Increased local air pollution due to rock  Regular sprinkling of water to crushing, cutting and filling works, and suppress dust and avoiding chemicals from asphalt processing? using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  Rock blasting is not necessary civil works? along the road. Noise and vibration levels generated due to most of field construction activities will be maintained below maximum permissible levels of the national standards while taking special precautions at sensitive receptors as given in the Question 6 of the social screening checklist.  - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people 329 - Other social concerns relating to  Settlements are located close to inconveniences in living conditions in the the road around 0.0 – 0.1km & project areas that may trigger cases of upper 2.8km. Regular sprinkling of respiratory problems and stress? water to suppress dust and avoiding using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards and avoiding night time construction activities.  - Hazardous driving conditions where construction interferes with pre-existing roads? - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in  Location of labor camps only construction camps and work sites, and at approved sites and continues possible transmission of communicable labor supervision shall diseases from workers to local populations? minimize these impacts. Utilizing local labour as much as possible will reduce the need of labour camps. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for  Avoiding possibilities of water mosquito vectors of disease? stagnation within the constriction sites, keeping hygienic conditions in labour camps will minimize creation of mosquito breeding sites. - Accident risks associated with increased  Implementation of a proper vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of traffic management plan toxic material sand loss of life? during the construction period will minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lamps and PPE for laborers will mitigate these impacts. Regular maintenance and keeping construction vehicles up to the relevant standards will mitigate accidental spills of toxic materials.  - Increased noise and air pollution resulting from traffic volume?  - Increased risk of water pollution from oil, grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Attachments: 330 Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road Appendix 3: Information on Encroachers/Squatters 331 Appendix 1 -– Photographs of Erathna – Thundola Road Figure 1:Strating point of the road Figure 2: Road along the home gardens 332 Figure 3: Death Donation Society hall and volleyball court located at1.375 km on the RHS of the road Figure 4:A squatter observed at 2.750 km on RHS of the road 333 Figure 5: Road along the agricultural lands Figure 6:End point of the road 334 Appendix 2 – Location Map 335 Appendix 3: Information on Encroachers/squatters within the RoW Photo Coordinate Distance to Description Impact and mitigation the carriageway 6°47'37.73"N 2m from the Owner of the small The existing RoW of the road is 5m. 80°22'37.94"E edge of the shop is Miss. N.G. The proposed improvements to the carriage way Sumanawathi. She road include carriageway 3m, sells king coconut, shoulder 0.5m (both sides) and drain toffee and biscuits. 0.7m (one side). Therefore, the shop Her main income is will not be affected. However, there tea plucking. Shop is will be temporary impacts such as an additional income dust, noise, vibration and disturbance for her. Her monthly to access during construction. These income is about Rs. temporary impacts will be mitigated 10,000. There are 04 through regular sprinkling of water family members in her and by managing noise and vibration family. She is doing levels generated due to civil works this business for 02 within the particular standards. years. Further, The construction of the road at this location will be expedited to minimize the temporary impacts. 336 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Erathna - Thundola Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Moderate Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used Side drains and cross drains directed to streams are Section 10,15,22,42 of ESMP recommended to have proper silt control measures to avoid siltation of the streams. A small shop is located on the existing ROW at right side of ARAP will provide guidance for 2.750km. If the lottery stall needs to be relocated, consult social relocation experts of the project prior to final design. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made Project Director – IRCDP, to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 337 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Rehabilitation of SR 09 Erathna - Thundola Road Activities and Protection and preventive measures Mitigation Responsibility Associated Impacts cost Implementation Monitoring PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PREPARATION 1. Finalization of the ❖ Contractor shall prepare detailed Environmental Method Statement Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Environmental (EMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and manner in which Cost Engineer Method Statement on the ESMP is to be implemented. ESMP ❖ It is required from the contractor to prepare the EMS for each work implementation site, if work will be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. ❖ The EMS shall be updated regularly and submit for the Project Engineers review. 2. Tree Removal As per the preliminary studies removal of road side trees is not Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a Cost of RDA Engineer provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary during the construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users, in Contractor compatible with the designs yet to be completed. In such cases, ❖ The Engineer shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees, including those of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance via change of design and alignment. ❖ The technical justification for the trees that will be required to be removed will be documented accordingly. ❖ The following steps are to be followed if trees are identified for removal during the rehabilitation of the road. o Identify and document the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type o Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Divisional Secretariat (Kuruvita). Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times of the number of trees cut using grown up saplings (having at least 3ft height) should be carried out in the project area. o If road side space for replanting is not available, other possible locations such as schools, temples, public areas will be explored with the help of DoF, DS and CBOs of the area 338 o The contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the Central Environmental Authority, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. o Removed trees of economic value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. o Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation. Any leftover of trees shall be removed and disposed in approved manner. 3. Labor and Labor ❖ The contractor should give priority to hiring labor from the Engineering Contractor, PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Camps, Construction surrounding areas to avoid the need for labor camps. Cost Engineer Camps, temporary ❖ If labor camps are required to house migrant workers, they should office and other be placed well away from settlements or sensitive receptors, water temporary facilities bodies and boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and preferably located on land which is not productive (barren/waste lands presently). If these are not possible, private lands maybe taken on lease as standard practice. The location, layout and basic facility provision of the labor camp must be submitted to Engineer of the relevant managing department prior to their construction. ❖ The construction will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer and then from the relevant local authority ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. ❖ Provision of proper drainage facilities to the labour camps and prevent breeding of mosquitoes, flies and other vector borne diseases. ❖ The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Provision of proper sanitary facilities to the labour camps and offices including water, urinals, toilets, bathing facilities, mosquito nets with adequate capacity of septic tanks and soak pits. ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with concurrence from the Local Public Health Officer (PHI) ❖ Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in acceptable manner. The solid waste shall be handed over to the 339 waste collecting system of the Local Authority (LA) of the area (if any) and wastewater should be disposed in an environmentally acceptable manner (meeting the desired water quality standards) with the approval of the Engineer. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. ❖ Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first aid and firefighting equipment shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. ❖ All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible ❖ Labor camp sites after use should be cleared and the site should be reinstated to previous condition at the close of the construction work. 4. Material Sourcing ❖ The contractor is required to ensure that sand, aggregates and other Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant quarry material is sourced from licensed sources. Cost Engineer, CEA,GSMB ❖ The contractor is required to maintain the necessary licenses and environmental clearances from GSMB and CEA for all borrow and quarry material they are sourcing –including soil , fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. ❖ Sourcing of any material from protected areas and/or designated natural areas, including tank beds, are strictly prohibited. ❖ If the contractor uses a non-commercial borrow/quarry sites, the sites should be remediated accordingly once material sourcing has been completed. ❖ The contractor should submit in writing all the relevant numbers and relevant details of all pre-requisite licenses etc. and report of their status accordingly to the Engineer. 5. Water for ❖ The contractor should arrange adequate supply of water for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Construction project purpose throughout the construction period from a source Cost Engineer activities agreed upon with the engineer. ❖ Water may not be obtained for project purposes, including for labor camps, from public or community water supply schemes without a prior approval from the relevant authority Extraction of water from ground water or surface water bodies without the permission from Engineer and the relevant authority(Water Resources Board, NW&DB, Department of Irrigation, CBO) ❖ Permission for the extraction of water should be obtained prior to the commencement of the project, from the relevant authority. 340 6. Work Site for ❖ The contractor should identify an area to store construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction materials and equipment at a site which should be approved by the Cost Engineer materials engineer. ❖ Storage yards cannot be located in community areas, such as playgrounds, close to water ways, cause access issues to locals or forested areas that require clearing. ❖ Parking, repairing vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be done stationed only at the work site and/or in any other designated areas by the engineer. ❖ The contractor should provide instruction and advice should be given to drivers and operators (both companies owned and hired) to park vehicles and store equipment at the work site or designated areas by the engineer. 7. Information ❖ Discussions should be conducted with the residents and other Engineering Contractor/ PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Disclosure among stakeholders who reside along the corridor of the road; Cost PMU/PIU Engineer Stakeholders o Residents have to be briefed of the project, purpose and design and outcomes via a documented community consultation session o This should be done immediately once the contractor is mobilized. o The contractor should take note of all impacts, especially access issues and safety hazards that will be of concern to the residents and take necessary measures as stipulated in the ESMP to mitigate them. ❖ The contractor will maintain a log of any grievances/complains and actions taken to resolve them. ❖ A copy of the ESMP should be available at all times at the project supervision office on site. 8. Selection of ❖ Efforts shall be taken to minimize use of temporary land for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant temporary use lands construction activities Cost Engineer ❖ Selection of temporary lands with considering of social and environmental background adhering to laws and regulations in the country ❖ Approval for the temporary use lands shall be obtained from Engineer and need to sign agreement with the land owners ❖ Once the use of the particular land is over, the agreement should be terminated and the documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information 341 9. Shifting of public Based on the preliminary studies utilities observed along the road are not Engineering Contractor/Service PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant utilities necessary to be removed. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to Cost providers Engineer CEB,NW&DB, SLT relocate the utilities in case it is necessary in the design stage to perfect the work. In such case, ❖ Proper utility survey shall be carried out in order to identify the effected utilities and the exact locations ❖ Consent and action shall be obtained from relevant service providers (CEB, NWS&DB and SLT) to minimize time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Approval shall be obtained from DOI for any proposed construction works on irrigation canals ❖ Advance notice to the public about time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators for the shifting/reestablishment of utilities to minimize accidental damage and functional purposes ❖ Special attention shall be taken to provide relevant services to the public without long delay ❖ Water and other utilities shall be provided to the public if long delay to re-establish services with the instruction of PIU 10. Hydrology and ❖ Design of new culverts and other drainage structures in consultation Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant drainage and recommendations of the Irrigation Department, Provincial cost Engineer, DoI Irrigation Department and Agrarian Department ❖ Temporary diversion of water ways during construction should be ensured that no obstruction to natural water flow ❖ Construction work affecting water bodies should be prevented and work should be scheduled during the dry season ❖ Excavation of beds of any streams, irrigation systems, and other water resources shall be avoided by the contractor ❖ Contractor shall not divert, close, block existing canals and streams in a manner that adversely affect downstream intakes 342 11. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant design requirements including realignment of bends or construction Engineer, Kuruwita PS of cross drainages, lead always in the locations where required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All effort will be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 12. Land Acquisition (if ❖ Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Land PIU/PMU of RDA RDA, Kuruwita PS required) Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project Acquisition to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land cost acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 13. Commercial units ❖ In case the small shop located within the ROW at 0.750km on LHS PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant located within the is affected, the preparation of the ARAP and obtaining the WB Engineer, Kuruwita PS existing ROW approval is required prior to the commencement of civil works. (Preparation and ❖ The civil work can commence only after the relocation of the small Implementation of shop to an alternate location and (if required) payment of due ARAP) compensation. ❖ The procedure to be followed in this regard will be included in the ARAP and contractor should assist the PMU in the implementation of the ARAP 343 14. Identifying locations to ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant provide temporary blocked for construction. Cost of RDA Engineer access ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during Contractor construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. CONSTRUCTION PHASE 15. Clearing of road ❖ During site clearance activities, removal of vegetation and debris Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant shoulders and must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Cost Engineer Removal and Disposal ❖ In places where the road RoW is not clearly demarcated, extra care of construction debris need to be taken, not to damage crops and trees in private lands. and excavated ❖ The contractor shall identify the sites for disposal of material materials cleared. ❖ Plants, shrubs and other vegetation cleared should not be burned on site. ❖ Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and water bodies o Avoid disposal on productive/agricultural land. o should be located with the consensus of the local community , in consultation with the Engineer and shall be approved by the LA, Pradeshiyasabha, o Minimize the construction debris/excavated materials as much as possible by balancing the cut and fill requirements. 344 ❖ The contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites. ❖ Debris, residual spoil and dismantled and demolished structures should not be sited to the productive/agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive locations such as forest lands, water bodies. 16. Protection of topsoil ❖ Topsoil of the agricultural areas and any other productive areas Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant where it has to be removed for the purpose of this project shall be Cost Engineer stripped to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m, as directed by the Engineer. ❖ If the contractor is in any doubt on whether to conserve the topsoil or not for any given area, he shall obtain the direction from the Engineer in writing ❖ Removed topsoil could be used as a productive soil when replanting trees and during turfing. ❖ Stockpiled topsoil must be returned to cover the areas where the topsoil has been removed due to project activities. Residual topsoil must be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm – 150mm. ❖ Topsoil thus stockpiled for reuse shall not be surcharged or overburdened. ❖ As far as possible multiple handling of topsoil stockpiles should be kept to a minimum. 17. Protection of Ground ❖ Construction vehicle, machinery and equipment shall be used and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cover and Vegetation stationed only in the areas of work and in any other area designated/ Cost Engineer approved by the Engineer. ❖ Entry and exit of construction vehicles and machinery should be restricted to particular points as directed by the engineer ❖ Contractor should provide necessary instructions to drivers, operators and other construction workers not to destroy ground vegetation cover unnecessarily. 18. Transport and ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks. Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Storage of Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and Cost Engineer construction done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. materials ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. 345 ❖ Loading, unloading and transport of materials shall not be inconvenient to the road side community or road users ❖ Selection of sites for stock piling with the approval of Engineer away from environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ Storage of fuel, lubricant and chemicals use for the construction activities on paved surface without contamination to the environment and storm water runoff ❖ Approval shall be taken prior to use of local roads from relevant authorities and need to maintenance during the use by the Contractor 19. Emission of Dust ❖ In order to minimize the levels of airborne dust all construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material/debris should be stored as per the instructions provided Cost Engineer above No.18. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive dust residing along the road such as houses located adjacent to the ROW etc… should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas, material extraction sites, processing plants and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Erection of dust barriers to the public, religious and other socially important locations ❖ Metal quarries, crushers and all the plants should be located at least 500m form the public sensitive and residential areas ❖ Establishment of tire washing facility for the plants, yards or any other sites which causing to bring mud particles with the vehicles. 20. Management of Self ❖ In the event the contractor will use a self-operated borrow site Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Operated Borrow o Contractor shall comply with the environmental Cost Engineer CEA, GSMB Sites requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA, GSMB and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. o Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the Engineer o No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under FFPO and FO and within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations 346 o Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the Engineer. o All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA and the respective local authority (Refer Annex II for guidelines). o Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near- by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. o Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits. 21. Quarry Operations ❖ In the event the contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant and Management of sites available in the project area Cost Engineer CEA,GSMB Self Operated Quarry ❖ They should be approved by CEA with valid EPL (Environment Sites Protection Licenses) and GSMB with valid IML (Industrial Mining Licenses); ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO and not within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractors operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 22. Control of ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Sedimentation and drainage paths are not blocked. Cost Engineer Soil Erosion ❖ Drainage paths associated with irrigation structures should be improved / erected to drain rainwater properly. ❖ Silt traps will be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways. Where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies 347 ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be removed from the construction sites as soon as possible. Until removal, these soil dumps should be covered with thick polythene sheets. ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be placed at least 200m away from all water bodies. ❖ Top soil shall be prevented to use for tree planting and turfing activities. ❖ In Hilly terrain and areas with slopes o Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. o These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. o During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ Construction activities: excavation and earth work around vulnerable area for soil erosion mainly restricted to the dry periods and removal of green cover vegetation shall be minimized. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. o Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. o All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment will be made for their implementation. ❖ Erosion control measures as given in Annex III should be applied where feasible. 23. Noise from vehicles, ❖ Noise generating work should be limited to daytime (6:00AM to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant machinery and 6:00PM). No work that generates excessive noise should be carried Cost Engineer CEA equipment out during night hours where in close proximity to public sensitive receptors (temples, hospitals) and residential areas (from 6:00PM to 6:00AM on the following day). 348 ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive noise residing along the road such as houses located adjacent to the ROW etc… should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. For all construction activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ All equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that will be used in construction on site, for transport and for plants (crushers, asphalt, concrete and batching plants). ❖ Ideally noise generating work should not be carried out during public holidays and religious days. Special care should be taken as there is a temple nearby. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of nighttime resident laborers should be minimized. 24. Vehicular noise ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant pollution at permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are Cost Engineer residential / sensitive not in active use. receptors ❖ The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include places of worship, schools, medical centers and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be Employed. ❖ Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 349 25. Impacts due to ❖ Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Vibration works do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to Cost Engineer, GSMB vibration. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive vibration residing along the road such as houses located adjacent to the ROW etc… should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damaged occurred to third party properly as result of his activities as agreed with the affected party and engineer. ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Blasting shall be carried out only with permission of the Engineer and approval from GSMB 26. Pollution of Soil and ❖ The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Water via Fuel and locations, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and Cost Engineer CEA Lubricants equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers, at least 200m away, water ways and water bodies. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ All vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be located and operated as per the conditions and /or guidelines stipulated under the EPL issued by CEA.Wastewater shall not be disposed without meeting the disposal standards of the CEA. Wastewater from vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be cleared of oil and grease and other contaminants to meet the relevant standards before discharging to the environment. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to 350 Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed of in accordance with standards set by the CEA. ❖ Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of CEA or any other relevant laws. 27. Public Safety ❖ At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant passage for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock. Cost Engineer ❖ Work that affects the use of existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ The construction corridor should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the site daily basis. ( Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility shall be procured where deemed necessary) ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The contractor should obtain a Third-party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All construction vehicles should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. ❖ Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. ❖ Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road. 28. Safety of Workers ❖ Contractor shall comply with the requirements for safety of the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant workers as per the ILO Convention No. 62 and Safety & Health Cost Engineer Regulations of the Factory Ordinance of Sri Lanka to the extent that those are applicable to this contract. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety measures at site. 351 ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers Employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the contractor shall maintain in stock at the site office, gloves, earmuffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. ❖ All workers should be made aware about Workers GRM and they should be facilitated to approach relevant GRCs as and when required. ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature checks etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. 29. Prevention of ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant accidents vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during Cost Engineer construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should comply with the Road Safety Manual of RDA. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. ❖ Night time illumination should be in place at every location where the road is narrow, diverted and structures are repaired and any other places where the PIU recommends to do so ❖ Monitor and record road crashes during construction and maintenance stages and take appropriate remedial actions 352 30. Operation of labor ❖ Locations selected for labour camps should be approved by Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant camps engineer and comply with guidelines/ recommendations issued by Cost Engineer, CEA, LA, DoF the CEA/Local Authority (LA). Construction of labourer’s camps shall not be located within 200m from waterways, within an area coming under DoF, and near to any other environment andsocial sensitive locations ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly Emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 31. Management of the ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant spread of Covid-19 or pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry Cost EngineerMoH handling sudden of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant Pandemic outbreaks guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid- 19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper hand washing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 32. Prevention of Vector ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant borne Diseases mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store Cost Engineer, MoH buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. 353 ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities ❖ Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 33. Gender issues ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant including Gender base staff including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and Cost Engineer violence other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labour camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfort ability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 34. Issues due to labor ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant influx alter existing levels of communicable diseases including respiratory Cost Engineer, MoH problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) ❖ Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct ❖ Informing workers about national laws ❖ Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract ❖ Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) ❖ Cooperation with law enforcement agencies 354 ❖ Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. ❖ A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. ❖ The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 35. Traffic Management ❖ Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan with the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant relevant authorites to minimize inconvenience to road users as well Cost Engineer, Traffic Police as prevent road accidents and implement it. ❖ Road signs and trained flagmen should be used to divert traffic as per the required traffic management measures. ❖ Clear instructions should be given if detours are used. ❖ Also, any pits should be enclosed to prevent pedestrians or vehicles falling into them ❖ Improvement of the road surface and width will result in an increase of both the number of vehicles and the vehicle operating speeds. ❖ Therefore, after the construction is completed the contractor should erect relevant road signs and road markings to guide the drivers to ensure the safety of the vehicles and pedestrians 36. Loss of Access due to ❖ Temporary access will be provided when permanent access is Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction blocked for construction including access of houses, public Cost Engineer properties and places of worship. ❖ When construction work is in progress in one side, the other side will be opened for traffic & properly ❖ At the end of each day, debris that blocked access path will be cleared away under the supervision of the Engineer. 37. Protection of Physical ❖ If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cultural Resources trace the contractor will ensure that protective fencing as agreed Cost Engineer (PCRs) close to the with the community and or head of the physical cultural resource Site. (ie temple, mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. ❖ If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and will take all requisite measures to ensure so. ❖ The contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. 355 ❖ Labors will be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. ❖ Unless agreed with the community the contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 38. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in a manner that the destruction to the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Flora flora and their habitats is minimized. Cost Engineer • Trees and vegetation shall be felled / removed only if that impinges directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. In all such cases contractor shall take prior approval from the Engineer. • Contractor shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance. • If such action is unavoidable the Engineer shall be informed in advance and carry out public consultation and report on the same should be submitted to the Engineer. • Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the CEA, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. • Removed trees of significant value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. Documentation on the process should be shared with the engineer and maintained by the contractor. • The contractor shall plant at least 3 good specimens of native trees over 5-year-old root-balled or having at least 3ft height suitable for the location as identified by the Engineer. The planting should take place in public land suitable for the purpose • The contractor shall build hardy structures around the trees for protection. • The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the well-being of the trees/plants until the end of the contract 39. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in such a manner that the destruction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Fauna or disruption to the fauna and their habitats is minimal. Cost Engineer • Construction workers shall be instructed to protect fauna including wild animals and aquatic life as well as their habitats. Hunting, poaching and unauthorized fishing by project workers is not allowed. • No solid or liquid waste should be dumped into natural habitats. 40. Prevention of the ❖ There is a possibility of introducing / spreading of invasive species Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Spread of Invasive during material transportation and disposing cleared vegetation Cost Engineer Plant Species from one site to another, thus the following measures are to be undertaken. ❖ Close monitoring of transportation, storage of borrowing material for the spread of any invasive species must be done. 356 • Vehicles should be covered during transportation of cleared vegetation to and from the construction site. • Borrow material to be brought from properly identified borrow pits and quarry sites, the sites should be inspected in order to ensure that no invasive plant species are being carried with the borrow material. • Washing the vehicles should be conducted periodically to prevent carrying any invasive species • The construction site should be inspected periodically to ensure that no invasive species are establishing themselves at the site. 41. Chance find • All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant procedures for PCRs remains or things of geological or archaeological interest Cost Engineer and Archeological discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government and Property shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. • The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. • The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 42. Surface Drainage and ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which will Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Possible Water discharge water to existing storm water drainage networks Cost Engineer Stagnation ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sandbag barriers etc. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to cutting, excavation and other activities 43. Handling Social and ❖ The Contractor shall appoint a person responsible for community Environmental Issues liaison and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ during Construction social related matters Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO)). All public complaints will be entered into the Complaints Register. The ESSO will promptly investigate and review complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs. They are received, with the action taken by the ESSO on complains thereof. 357 44. Prevention of Sexual ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant exploitation, child of contract workers (including subcontractors) with age Cost Engineer trafficking and child verification to avoid child labor. labour ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education. POST CONSTRUCTION 45. Clearing/Closure of ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant Engineer Construction engineer. Cost PRDA Site/Labor Camps ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ All solid waste will be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured will be left behind on site once the contractor demobilizes. 46. Environmental ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge Engineering Contractor RDA/Consultant Engineer, Enhancement/ treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed Cost PRDA design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Landscaping Documents. ❖ The Contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this ESMP. 47. Road furnishing on ❖ The Contractor will ensure that all safety signage and indicative Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant Engineer safety. road markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design Cost PRDA prior to demobilization. 48. Hydrology and ❖ Rooting maintenance, repairing, removal of sediments and rubbish Engineering Contractor, PRDA PRDA, RDA/Consultant drainage to avoid drainage congestions and obstructions to storm water flow Cost Engineer 358 49. Replanting of trees ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and Engineering Contractor PRDA, RDA/Consultant monitoring done at least for a period of three years Cost Engineer 50. Commercial units ❖ PMU will carry out consultations with owners of affected PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant located within the shops and discuss about their permanent relocation. Engineer existing ROW (Post ❖ The shop owners will be linked with relevant local authorities monitoring of ARAP) to (if necessary) for further assistance. 359 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Type of Stakeholder Number of Provided Participants (M/F) 11.03.2021 GramaNiladari -– Female • There are tea and rubber Ekneligoda cultivations. • People engage in day today labor activities in these cultivations. • Majority of population is Sinhalese. 11.03.2021 Squatter Female • The main income is tea plucking. • Also operate this small shop when not going for tea plucking. • Derive an income by selling king coconuts in the shop. 11.03.2021 Motor Mechanic Male • This road is damaged and its difficult for vehicle users. • Around 500m section of the road is in a dilapidated condition and villagers informed the authorities to construct at least that section. 11.03.2011 Road User Female • People in the area work in the garment factory. • The vehicles that transport garment workers do not come to this area as road is damaged. People must walk to the main road because of that. • The lorries that transport tea also use this road. 360 2.10. ESMP of SR 10 – Guruluwana - Ekneligoda Road 361 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 10 – Guruluwana – Ekneligoda Road (3.60km) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Draft Final Report June 2021 362 Background Guruluwana Eknaligoda Road Road length: 3.60km Coordinates: Starting Point : 6° 46.973'N, 80° 26.058'E End point : 6° 46.357'N, 80° 24.638'E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Ratnapura EE Division: Ratnapura GN Divisions: Guruluwana, Ketawala, Gilimale North 1. Introduction Guruluwana Eknaligoda Road starts from Malwala – Carney (B265) road and traverses for 3.60km. The road is under the custody of Provincial Road Development Authority (PRDA), Sabaragamuwa. The surface of the road is damaged macadam. The Road traverses along a hilly terrain and the elevation of the trace varies between 225m - 283m MSL. The proposed road section does not fall within or adjacent to any protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 3.6km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. The proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3.3m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and a drain 0.7m (one side). The construction period for this road is estimated as five (5) months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e., RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases, o there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, the Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the Guruluwana – Eknaligoda road is around 5m and the average carriageway is 3m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The PRDA, Sabaragamuwa will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, a 363 representative from PRDA (Sabaragamuwa) will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits The road surface is damaged, and the road development is important. There is tea, cinnamon, rubber and paddy cultivation in the area. The road development will facilitate the transportation of these agricultural produce. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and to collect all available information and take photographs of the road (see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic maps and secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). The staff of the Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted). The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Guruluwana Eknaligoda Road will have a majority of reversible, small-medium scale environmental and social impacts. The impacts are temporary diversion of streams for culvert reconstruction, temporary loss of access to residents, common properties and the impact of dust, noise and vibration. These impacts are specifically limited to the construction phase of the project that can be managed by site specific mitigation measures, this sub-project therefore can be classified as Moderate Risk. Therefore an Environmental and Social Mangement Plan (ESMP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the likely impacts. 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1 Project Impact Area Settlements: There are about 110 households and 20 small shops located on either side of the road. The population is around 494. The majority of the population are Sinhalese. There are Tamil families as well. They are Buddhists and Hindus by faith. Land ownership: There are no squatters along the road. There are private and government lands. 364 ▪ Livelihoods: There are tea, cinnamon, rubber and paddy cultivations and home gardens along the road. People are engaged in day today labour work in these cultivations and there are also people who are self-employed and those in government and private sector jobs. ▪ Local organisations: There are Rural Development Societies, Farmer Societies, Elders’ Societies, Samurdhi Societies and Sanasa societies functioning in the area. ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There is a temple, a bank, a police station, a shrine and Bo tree, a school and a service centre of the local/village level administrators along the road as shown in Table 1. During construction period, the access to these places will be disturbed. In order to mitigate this impact, temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after construction activities. Table 1: Community infrastructure and resources Community infrastructure Location - GPS Coordinate Road side Distance & resources from the RoW Sri Lanka Police - 6°47'0.10"N 80°25'55.29"E RHS 2m Guruluwana Sanasa Bank 6°47'0.10"N 80°25'55.29"E LHS 20m Sri Priyadarsanaramaya 6°46'51.26"N 80°25'42.71"E LHS 2m. Temple School (Ketawala) 6°46'42.84"N 80°25'18.38"E RHS 5m Service Centre 6°46'43.40"N 80°25'11.25"E LHS 4m (Sewapiyasa) of the local level administrators Bo Tree and Buddha 6°46'24.74"N 80°24'54.67"E LHS 3m Shrine On-going development projects: None ▪ Visitors to the area: Traders frequently come to buy the agricultural produce in the area. 7.2 Potential Impacts 365 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical construction  Culverts will be work? reconstructed, and drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or rehabilitation of  The road surface existing facilities? will be upgraded with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to loss of housing,  Proposed other assets, resource use or incomes? rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW Is the site chosen for this work free from encumbrances and  This road is in possession of the Ministry/ or relevant government currently under the agency? custody of PRDA (Sabaragamuwa). Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  RoW Is the ownership status and current usage of land known?  The RoW is owned by PRDA (Sabaragamuwa). The current usage of the land is road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other fixed assets  through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or encroachers)  present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? 366 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or temporary loss of incomes  and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those affected by the  None of the people project? If Yes, approximately how many? will be affected as the development work will be carried out within the existing ROW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or vulnerable to  poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities, services or natural  resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose potential  During the safety risks to local communities, commuters or pedestrians construction phase, in the project area? there can be safety issues to local communities, commuters or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be affected through  land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools, clinics, hospitals,  There is a temple, a places of worship? bank, a police station, a shrine and Bo tree, a school and a service centre along the road (see Table 1). Are there any GBV prevention and response actors (NGOs,  Project area comes government notified shelter homes, police stations, etc.) in under the project area of influence? Guruluwana police station located close to the site. 367 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Further, “Mithuru Piyasa” 10 center is located in the Ratnapura hospital. Is the project site in a populated area and/or with high  vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location?  Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the sub-project, with  Both skilled and what skill set, and for what period? unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. Approximately 12 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the local workforce?  Priority will be given to secure labor from the local community. There is possibility of employing Will there be workers brought in from outside the project  outside labor if area? local labor is not sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation or service  Accommodation amenities to support the workforce during construction? facilities to be provided if labor is brought from outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar socio-  economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? 10Mithuru Piyasa is a center established by Ministry of Health in main hospitals to support survivors of GBV. 368 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Given the characteristics of the local community, are there  any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project area The total number of labor required for the project is approximately12. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: Guruluwana to Ekneligoda road (SR10) Road Length: 3.6km Location: District: Rathnapura DS Division: Rathnapura GN Divisions: Guruluwana, Ketawala, Gilimale north YES NO REMARKS SCREENING QUESTIONS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? 369 - Cultural heritage site  - Protected Area  - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity  B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas;  disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g.  sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  Culverts will be reconstructed waterways crossed by roads, resulting in at 0.18, 0.32, 0.5, 0.59, 1.51, increased sediment in streams affected by 1.78, 2.33, 2.72, 3.1 and 3.5km increased soil erosion at construction site? and streams will be temporary altered. Waterways will be restored to its original condition if stream will be diverted for rehabilitation of structures. Unsuitable material and construction materials will be properly handled to avoid erosion and soil erosion control measures will be applied at every water body to minimize soil erosion impacts. - Deterioration of surface water quality due to  Storing construction materials silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- containing small/ fine particles based camps and chemicals used in in places which are not construction? subjected to wash away by runoff and keeping temporary soil dumps avoiding water bodies will minimize this impact. Storing and protecting construction materials such as cement, bitumen and other chemicals including any harmful substances in protected compartments/ enclosures and handling 370 carefully to avoid spills, disposing waste containers and material only in approved locations will mitigate this impact. Providing adequate and appropriate facilities for labour camps (if any) for disposal of sewerage, solid waste and wastewater and keeping labour camps away from water bodies will mitigate this impact. - Increased local air pollution due to rock  Regular sprinkling of water to crushing, cutting and filling works, and suppress dust and avoiding chemicals from asphalt processing? using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  Rock blasting not necessary civil works? along the road. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works will be managed within the permissible level as specified in the national standards. Special precautions will be taken at sensitive receptors as given in the Question 6 on the social screening checklist. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of  people - Other social concerns relating to  Settlements are located close to inconveniences in living conditions in the the road around 0.1km, 0.5km project areas that may trigger cases of upper & 3.6km. respiratory problems and stress? Regular sprinkling of water to suppress dust and avoiding construction activities during night time while providing special attention to settlement areas. 371 - Hazardous driving conditions where  construction interferes with pre-existing roads? - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in  Location of labor camps only construction camps and work sites, and at approved sites and continues possible transmission of communicable labor supervision shall diseases from workers to local populations? minimize these impacts. Utilizing local labour as much as possible will reduce the need of the labor camps. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for  Avoiding water collection mosquito vectors of disease? areas within the constriction sites, keeping hygienic conditions in labour camps will minimize creation of mosquito breeding sites. - Accident risks associated with increased  Implementation of a proper vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of traffic management plan toxic material sand loss of life? during the construction period will minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lamps and providing PPE for labor will mitigate these impacts. - Increased noise and air pollution resulting  from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil,  grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road 372 373 Appendix 1 -Photographs of Guruluwana – Ekneligoda Road Figure 1: Starting point of the road Figure 2: Temple located at 0.800km on LHS of the road 374 Figure 3: Bridge located at 1.350km of the road Figure 4: School located at 1.900km on RHS of the road 375 Figure 5: End point of the road 376 Appendix 2 – Location Map 377 378 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Guruluwana -Ekneligoda Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Moderate Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used Alignment of the road should ensure that the temple at 0.8km shall not be encroached. And it is recommended to improve the access to the temple with the consultation of the chief priest. It is recommended to improve the road safety at the school • Section 27 and 36 of located at 1.9km by introducing pedestrian crossings, speed ESMP barriers, sign boards etc… Existing slopes should not be disturbed with the road • Section 11, 42 of ESMP rehabilitation. Appropriate slope protection measures • Any guidance to be should be included if slopes are to be disturbed with the issued by NBRO recommendation of the Engineer and NBRO. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made Project Director – IRCDP, to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 379 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Rehabilitation of SR 10 - Guruluwana - Ekneligoda Road Activities and Protection and preventive measures Mitigation Responsibility Associated Impacts cost Implementation Monitoring PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PREPERATION 1. Finalization of the ❖ Contractor shall prepare detailed Environmental Method Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Environmental Statement (EMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and Cost Engineer Method Statement manner in which the ESMP is to be implemented. on ESMP ❖ It is required from the contractor to prepare the EMS for each implementation work site, if work will be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. ❖ The EMS shall be updated regularly and submit for the Project Engineers review. 2. Tree Removal As per the preliminary studies removal of road side trees is not Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a Cost of RDA Engineer provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary during the construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users, in Contractor compatible with the designs yet to be completed. In such cases, ❖ The Engineer shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees, including those of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance via change of design and alignment. ❖ The technical justification for the trees that will be required to be removed will be documented accordingly. ❖ The following steps are to be followed if trees are identified for removal during the rehabilitation of the road. o Identify and document the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type o Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Divisional Secretariat (Rathnapura). Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times of the number of trees cut using grown up saplings (having at least 3ft height) should be carried out in the project area. o If road side space for replanting is not available, other possible locations such as schools, temples, public areas will be explored with the help of DoF, DS and CBOs of the area 380 o The contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the Central Environmental Authority, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. o Removed trees of economic value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. o Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation. Any leftover of trees shall be removed and disposed in approved manner. 3. Labor and Labor ❖ The contractor should give priority to hiring labor from the Engineering Contractor, PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Camps, Construction surrounding areas to avoid the need for labor camps. Cost PMU/PIU Engineer Camps, temporary ❖ If labor camps are required to house migrant workers, they office and other should be placed well away from settlements or sensitive temporary facilities receptors, water bodies and boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and preferably located on land which is not productive (barren/waste lands presently). If these are not possible, private lands maybe taken on lease as standard practice. The location, layout and basic facility provision of the labor camp must be submitted to Engineer of the relevant managing department prior to their construction. ❖ The construction will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer and then from the relevant local authority ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. ❖ Provision of proper drainage facilities to the labour camps and prevent breeding of mosquitoes, flies and other vector borne diseases. ❖ The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Provision of proper sanitary facilities to the labour camps and offices including water, urinals, toilets, bathing facilities, mosquito nets with adequate capacity of septic tanks and soak pits. ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with concurrence from the Local Public Health Officer (PHI) 381 ❖ Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in acceptable manner. The solid waste shall be handed over to the waste collecting system of the Local Authority (LA) of the area (if any) and wastewater should be disposed in an environmentally acceptable manner (meeting the desired water quality standards) with the approval of the Engineer. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. ❖ Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first aid and firefighting equipment shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. ❖ All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible ❖ Labor camp sites after use should be cleared and the site should be reinstated to previous condition at the close of the construction work. 4. Material Sourcing ❖ The contractor is required to ensure that sand, aggregates and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant other quarry material is sourced from licensed sources. Cost Engineer, CEA,GSMB ❖ The contractor is required to maintain the necessary licenses and environmental clearances from GSMB and CEA for all borrow and quarry material they are sourcing –including soil , fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. ❖ Sourcing of any material from protected areas and/or designated natural areas, including tank beds, are strictly prohibited. ❖ If the contractor uses a non-commercial borrow/quarry sites, the sites should be remediated accordingly once material sourcing has been completed. ❖ The contractor should submit in writing all the relevant numbers and relevant details of all pre-requisite licenses etc. and report of their status accordingly to the Engineer. 5. Water for ❖ The contractor should arrange adequate supply of water for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Construction project purpose throughout the construction period from a Cost Engineer activities source agreed upon with the engineer. ❖ Water may not be obtained for project purposes, including for labor camps, from public or community water supply schemes without a prior approval from the relevant authority Extraction of water from ground water or surface water bodies without the permission from Engineer and the relevant authority(Water Resources Board, NW&DB, Department of Irrigation, CBO) 382 ❖ Permission for the extraction of water should be obtained prior to the commencement of the project, from the relevant authority. 6. Work Site for ❖ The contractor should identify an area to store construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction materials and equipment at a site which should be approved by Cost Engineer materials the engineer. ❖ Storage yards cannot be located in community areas, such as playgrounds, close to water ways, cause access issues to locals or forested areas that require clearing. ❖ Parking, repairing vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be done stationed only at the work site and/or in any other designated areas by the engineer. ❖ The contractor should provide instruction and advice should be given to drivers and operators (both companies owned and hired) to park vehicles and store equipment at the work site or designated areas by the engineer. 7. Information ❖ Discussions should be conducted with the residents and other Engineering Contractor/ PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Disclosure among stakeholders who reside along the corridor of the road; Cost PMU/PIU Engineer Stakeholders o Residents have to be briefed of the project, purpose and design and outcomes via a documented community consultation session o This should be done immediately once the contractor is mobilized. o The contractor should take note of all impacts, especially access issues and safety hazards that will be of concern to the residents and take necessary measures as stipulated in the ESMP to mitigate them. ❖ The contractor will maintain a log of any grievances/complains and actions taken to resolve them. ❖ A copy of the ESMP should be available at all times at the project supervision office on site. 383 8. Selection of ❖ Efforts shall be taken to minimize use of temporary land for Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant temporary use lands the construction activities Cost Engineer ❖ Selection of temporary lands with considering of social and environmental background adhering to laws and regulations in the country ❖ Approval for the temporary use lands shall be obtained from Engineer and need to sign agreement with the land owners ❖ Once the use of the particular land is over, the agreement should be terminated and the documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 9. Shifting of public Based on the preliminary studies utilities observed along the road are Engineering Contractor/Service PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant utilities not necessary to be removed. However, it is worthwhile to include a Cost providers Engineer CEB,NW&DB, provision to relocate the utilities in case it is necessary in the design SLT stage to perfect the work. In such case, ❖ Proper utility survey shall be carried out in order to identify the effected utilities and the exact locations ❖ Consent and action shall be obtained from relevant service providers (CEB, NWS&DB and SLT) to minimize time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Approval shall be obtained from DOI for any proposed construction works on irrigation canals ❖ Advance notice to the public about time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators for the shifting/reestablishment of utilities to minimize accidental damage and functional purposes ❖ Special attention shall be taken to provide relevant services to the public without long delay ❖ Water and other utilities shall be provided to the public if long delay to re-establish services with the instruction of PIU 384 10. Hydrology and ❖ Design of new culverts and other drainage structures in Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant drainage consultation and recommendations of the Irrigation cost Engineer, DoI Department, Provincial Irrigation Department and Agrarian Department ❖ Temporary diversion of water ways during construction should be ensured that no obstruction to natural water flow ❖ Construction work affecting water bodies should be prevented and work should be scheduled during the dry season ❖ Excavation of beds of any streams, irrigation systems, and other water resources shall be avoided by the contractor ❖ Contractor shall not divert, close, block existing canals and streams in a manner that adversely affect downstream intakes 11. Identification of ❖ Prior identification of erodible and landslide prone areas in Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant erodible and proper consultation with National Building Research cost Engineer, NBRO, NRMC landslide prone areas Organisation (NBRO). ❖ Existing slopes should not be disturbed to extent possible ❖ Incorporate the recommendations and guidelines of the NBRO to the road designing. 12. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant the design requirements including realignment of bends or Engineer, PRDA construction of cross drainages, lead always in the locations (Sabaragamuwa) where required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All effort will be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 385 13. Land Acquisition (if ❖ Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Land PIU/PMU of RDA RDA, PRDA required) Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the Acquisition (Sabaragamuwa) project to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The cost Land acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 14. Identifying locations ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant to provide temporary blocked for construction. Cost of RDA Engineer access ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be Contractor damaged during construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. CONSTRUCTION PHASE 15. Clearing of road ❖ During site clearance activities, removal of vegetation and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant shoulders and debris must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Cost Engineer Removal and ❖ In places where the road RoW is not clearly demarcated, extra Disposal of care need to be taken, not to damage crops and trees in private construction debris lands. and excavated ❖ The contractor shall identify the sites for disposal of material materials cleared. ❖ Plants, shrubs and other vegetation cleared should not be burned on site. ❖ Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping 386 o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and water bodies o Avoid disposal on productive/agricultural land. o should be located with the consensus of the local community , in consultation with the Engineer and shall be approved by the LA, Pradeshiya Sabha, o Minimize the construction debris/excavated materials as much as possible by balancing the cut and fill requirements. ❖ The contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites. ❖ Debris, residual spoil and dismantled and demolished structures should not be sited to the productive/agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive locations such as forest lands, water bodies. 16. Protection of topsoil ❖ Topsoil of the agricultural areas and any other productive areas Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant where it has to be removed for the purpose of this project shall Cost Engineer be stripped to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m, as directed by the Engineer. ❖ If the contractor is in any doubt on whether to conserve the topsoil or not for any given area, he shall obtain the direction from the Engineer in writing ❖ Removed topsoil could be used as a productive soil when replanting trees and during turfing. ❖ Stockpiled topsoil must be returned to cover the areas where the topsoil has been removed due to project activities. Residual topsoil must be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm – 150mm. ❖ Topsoil thus stockpiled for reuse shall not be surcharged or overburdened. ❖ As far as possible multiple handling of topsoil stockpiles should be kept to a minimum. 387 17. Protection of Ground ❖ Construction vehicle, machinery and equipment shall be used Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cover and and stationed only in the areas of work and in any other area Cost Engineer Vegetation designated/ approved by the Engineer. ❖ Entry and exit of construction vehicles and machinery should be restricted to particular points as directed by the engineer ❖ Contractor should provide necessary instructions to drivers, operators and other construction workers not to destroy ground vegetation cover unnecessarily. 18. Transport and ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks. Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Storage of Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled Cost Engineer construction and done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. materials ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. ❖ Loading, unloading and transport of materials shall not be inconvenient to the road side community or road users ❖ Selection of sites for stock piling with the approval of Engineer away from environment and public sensitive locations ❖ Storage of fuel, lubricant and chemicals use for the construction activities on paved surface without contamination to the environment and storm water runoff ❖ Approval shall be taken prior to use of local roads from relevant authorities and need to maintenance during the use by the Contractor 19. Emission of Dust ❖ In order to minimize the levels of airborne dust all construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material/debris should be stored as per the instructions Cost Engineer provided above No.18. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive dust located along the road such as school (1.9km), temple (0.8km), medical center, houses located adjacent to the ROW etc… should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas, material extraction sites, processing plants and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. 388 ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Erection of dust barriers to the public, religious and other socially important locations ❖ Metal quarries, crushers and all the plants should be located at least 500m form the public sensitive and residential areas ❖ Establishment of tire washing facility for the plants, yards or any other sites which causing to bring mud particles with the vehicles. 20. Management of Self ❖ In the event the contractor will use a self-operated borrow site Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Operated Borrow o Contractor shall comply with the environmental Cost Engineer CEA, GSMB Sites requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA, GSMB and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. o Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the Engineer o No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under FFPO and FO and within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations o Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the Engineer. o All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA and the respective local authority Refer Annex II for guidelines). o Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. o Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits. 21. Quarry Operations ❖ In the event the contractor manages a self-owned existing Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant and Management of quarry sites available in the project area Cost Engineer CEA,GSMB Self Operated ❖ They should be approved by CEA with valid EPL Quarry Sites (Environment Protection Licenses) and GSMB with valid IML (Industrial Mining Licenses); 389 ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO and not within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractors operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 22. Control of ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Sedimentation and existing drainage paths are not blocked. Cost Engineer Soil Erosion ❖ Drainage paths associated with irrigation structures should be improved / erected to drain rainwater properly. ❖ Silt traps will be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be removed from the construction sites as soon as possible. Until removal, these soil dumps should be covered with thick polythene sheets. ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be placed at least 200m away from all water bodies. ❖ Top soil shall be prevented to use for tree planting and turfing activities. ❖ In Hilly terrain and areas with slopes o Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. o These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. o During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. 390 ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ Construction activities: excavation and earth work around vulnerable area for soil erosion mainly restricted to the dry periods and removal of green cover vegetation shall be minimized. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. o Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. o All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment will be made for their implementation. ❖ Refer Annex III. 23. Noise from vehicles, ❖ Noise generating work should be limited to daytime (6:00AM Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant machinery and to 6:00PM). No work that generates excessive noise should be Cost Engineer CEA equipment carried out during night hours where in close proximity to public sensitive receptors (temples, hospitals) and residential areas (from 6:00PM to 6:00AM on the following day). ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive noise residing along the road such as school (1.9km), temple (1.9km), medical center, houses located adjacent to the ROW etc… should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact ❖ All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. For all construction activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ All equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that will be used in construction on site, 391 for transport and for plants (crushers, asphalt, concrete and batching plants). ❖ Ideally noise generating work should not be carried out during public holidays and religious days. Special care should be taken as there is a temple nearby. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of nighttime resident laborers should be minimized. 24. Vehicular noise ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant pollution at permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they Cost Engineer residential / sensitive are not in active use. receptors ❖ The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include places of worship, schools, medical centers and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be Employed. ❖ Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 25. Impacts due to ❖ Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Vibration construction works do not result in damage to adjacent Cost Engineer, GSMB properties due to vibration. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive vibration residing along the road such as temple at 0.8km, school, medical center, houses located adjacent to the ROW etc… should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damaged occurred to third party properly as result of his activities as agreed with the affected party and engineer. 392 ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Blasting shall be carried out only with permission of the Engineer and approval from GSMB 26. Pollution of Soil and ❖ The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Water via Fuel and parking locations, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, Cost Engineer CEA Lubricants machinery and equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers, at least 200m away, water ways and water bodies. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ All vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be located and operated as per the conditions and /or guidelines stipulated under the EPL issued by CEA. Waste water shall not be disposed without meeting the disposal standards of the CEA. Wastewater from vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be cleared of oil and grease and other contaminants to meet the relevant standards before discharging to the environment. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed of in accordance with standards set by the CEA. ❖ Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of CEA or any other relevant laws. 27. Public Safety ❖ At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant passage for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock. Cost Engineer ❖ Work that affects the use of existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ The construction corridor should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. 393 for safety of individuals using the site daily basis. ( Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility shall be procured where deemed necessary) ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The contractor should obtain a Third-party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All construction vehicles should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. ❖ Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. ❖ Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road. 28. Safety of Workers ❖ Contractor shall comply with the requirements for safety of the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant workers as per the ILO Convention No. 62 and Safety & Cost Engineer Health Regulations of the Factory Ordinance of Sri Lanka to the extent that those are applicable to this contract. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety measures at site. ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers Employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. 394 ❖ In addition, the contractor shall maintain in stock at the site office, gloves, earmuffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. ❖ All workers should be made aware about Workers GRM and they should be facilitated to approach relevant GRCs as and when required ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature checks etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. 29. Prevention of ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant accidents vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes Cost Engineer during construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should comply with the Road Safety Manual of RDA. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. ❖ Night time illumination should be in place at every location where the road is narrow, diverted and structures are repaired and any other places where the PIU recommends to do so ❖ Monitor and record road crashes during construction and maintenance stages and take appropriate remedial actions 30. Operation of labor ❖ Locations selected for labour camps should be approved by Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant camps engineer and comply with guidelines/ recommendations issued Cost Engineer, CEA, LA, DoF by the CEA/Local Authority (LA). Construction of laborer's camps shall not be located within 200m from waterways, within an area coming under DoF, and near to any other environment and social sensitive locations ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. 395 ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly Emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 31. Management of the ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant spread of Covid-19 pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Cost Engineer MoH or handling sudden Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere Pandemic outbreaks to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper hand washing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 32. Prevention of Vector ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant borne Diseases mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and Cost Engineer, MoH store buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities 396 ❖ Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 33. Gender issues ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant including Gender project staff including contractors working force. The salary/ Cost Engineer base violence wages and other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labour camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfort ability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 34. Issues due to labor ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant influx significantly alter existing levels of communicable diseases Cost Engineer, MoH including respiratory problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) ❖ Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct ❖ Informing workers about national laws ❖ Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract ❖ Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) ❖ Cooperation with law enforcement agencies ❖ Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. 397 ❖ A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. ❖ The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 35. Traffic Management ❖ Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan with the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant relevant authorities to minimize inconvenience to road users as Cost Engineer, Traffic Police well as prevent road accidents and implement it. ❖ Road signs and trained flagmen should be used to divert traffic as per the required traffic management measures. ❖ Clear instructions should be given if detours are used. ❖ Also, any pits should be enclosed to prevent pedestrians or vehicles falling into them ❖ Improvement of the road surface and width will result in an increase of both the number of vehicles and the vehicle operating speeds. ❖ Therefore, after the construction is completed the contractor should erect relevant road signs and road markings to guide the drivers to ensure the safety of the vehicles and pedestrians 36. Loss of Access due to ❖ Temporary access will be provided when permanent access is Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction blocked for construction. Cost Engineer ❖ Safe access to the temple at 0.8km should be ensured for devotees. ❖ When construction work is in progress in one side, the other side will be opened for traffic & properly ❖ At the end of each day, debris that blocked access path will be cleared away under the supervision of the Engineer. 37. Protection of ❖ If any physical cultural resources are identified along the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Physical Cultural project trace the contractor will ensure that protective fencing Cost Engineer Resources (PCRs) as agreed with the community and or head of the physical close to the Site. cultural resource (ie temple, mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. ❖ If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and will take all requisite measures to ensure so. ❖ The contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. 398 ❖ Labors will be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. ❖ Unless agreed with the community the contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 38. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in a manner that the destruction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Flora to the flora and their habitats is minimized. Cost Engineer • Trees and vegetation shall be felled / removed only if that impinges directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. In all such cases contractor shall take prior approval from the Engineer. • Contractor shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance. • If such action is unavoidable the Engineer shall be informed in advance and carry out public consultation and report on the same should be submitted to the Engineer. • Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the CEA, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. • Removed trees of significant value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. Documentation on the process should be shared with the engineer and maintained by the contractor. • The contractor shall plant at least 3 good specimens of native trees over 5-year-old root-balled or having at least 3ft height suitable for the location as identified by the Engineer. The planting should take place in public land suitable for the purpose • The contractor shall build hardy structures around the trees for protection. • The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the well-being of the trees/plants until the end of the contract 39. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in such a manner that the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Fauna destruction or disruption to the fauna and their habitats is Cost Engineer minimal. • Construction workers shall be instructed to protect fauna including wild animals and aquatic life as well as their habitats. Hunting, poaching and unauthorized fishing by project workers is not allowed. • No solid or liquid waste should be dumped into natural habitats. 399 40. Prevention of the ❖ There is a possibility of introducing / spreading of invasive Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Spread of Invasive species during material transportation and disposing cleared Cost Engineer Plant Species vegetation from one site to another, thus the following measures are to be undertaken. ❖ Close monitoring of transportation, storage of borrowing material for the spread of any invasive species must be done. • Vehicles should be covered during transportation of cleared vegetation to and from the construction site. • Borrow material to be brought from properly identified borrow pits and quarry sites, the sites should be inspected in order to ensure that no invasive plant species are being carried with the borrow material. • Washing the vehicles should be conducted periodically to prevent carrying any invasive species • The construction site should be inspected periodically to ensure that no invasive species are establishing themselves at the site. 41. Chance find • All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant procedures for PCRs other remains or things of geological or archaeological interest Cost Engineer and Archeological discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government Property and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. • The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. • The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 42. Surface Drainage ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which will Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant and Possible Water discharge water to existing storm water drainage networks Cost Engineer Stagnation ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sandbag barriers etc. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to cutting, excavation and other activities 43. Handling Social and ❖ The Contractor shall appoint a person responsible for Environmental community liaison and to handle public complaints regarding Issues during environmental/ social related matters Environmental and Construction Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO)). All public complaints will be entered into the Complaints Register. The ESSO will 400 promptly investigate and review complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs. They are received, with the action taken by the ESSO on complains thereof. 44. Prevention of ❖ Contractor should strictly follow necessary slope protection Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant landslides measures such as gabion walls, retaining walls, soil nailing Cost Engineer NBRO etc... as per the designs given in the Contract documents and any other measures instructed by the Engineer. ❖ Contractor should incorporate proper drainage network to reduce flow of water in to vulnerable slopes using interceptor drains, trench drains etc... and to drain off water collected within the soil mass of the slopes using perforated pipes and diverting to nearby existing channel during intense rains ❖ Contractor should not unnecessarily disturb steep slopes which can result landslides and prior approval should be obtained from Engineer and NBRO if directed by the Engineer if contractor needs additional cutting or filling. ❖ It is necessary to monitor the possible locations of landslides during construction phase in close coordination with NBRO especially where cuts and fills are to be practiced and if found general public including road users and residents should be kept away from these sites especially during intense rainfalls 45. Prevention of Sexual ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant exploitation, child employment of contract workers (including subcontractors) Cost Engineer trafficking and child with age verification to avoid child labor. labour ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education 401 POST CONSTRUCTION 46. Clearing/Closure of ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant Engineer Construction engineer. Cost PRDA Site/Labor Camps ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ All solid waste will be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured will be left behind on site once the contractor demobilizes. 47. Environmental ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, Engineering Contractor RDA/Consultant Engineer, Enhancement/ edge treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either Cost PRDA detailed design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Landscaping Bid Documents. ❖ The Contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this ESMP. 48. Road furnishing on ❖ The Contractor will ensure that all safety signage and Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant Engineer safety. indicative road markings are installed on site as per the Cost PRDA guidance of the design prior to demobilization. 49. Hydrology and ❖ Rooting maintenance, repairing, removal of sediments and Engineering Contractor, PRDA PRDA, RDA/Consultant drainage rubbish to avoid drainage congestions and obstructions to Cost Engineer storm water flow 50. Replanting of trees ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and Engineering Contractor PRDA, RDA/Consultant monitoring done at least for a period of three years Cost Engineer 402 403 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Type of Stakeholder Number of Provided Participants (M/F) 12.03.2011 Grama Niladari- Ketawala Male • There are tea rubber, cinnamon and paddy cultivations. • The proposed development of the road is good. 12.03.2011 Grama Niladari- Gilimale Male • Although there are big trees in North this area, it is not a protected reserve • Land is private landand some people own 5-8 acres. 11.03.2011 Road user Male • Tea cultivation is the main agricultural activity. • This road is used for transportation of tea leaves and it is good to develop the road. 11.03.2011 Resident Female • All people living in this area are titleholders of their respective lands. • People also sell jaggery to people who visit Adam’s Peak. 404 2.11. ESMP of SR 11 – Illukwatta Rathganga Road 405 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 11 – Illukwatta Rathganga Road (2.82km) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Draft Final Report June 2021 406 Background Illukwatta - Rathgaga Road Road length: 2.82km Coordinates: Starting Point: 6° 43.574'N, 80° 26.287'E End Point : 6° 44.493'N, 80° 26.741'E Location:District: Ratnapura DS Division: Ratnapura EE Division: Ratnapura GN Divisions: Gileemale South, Durekkanda 1. Introduction The Illukwatta Rathganga Road starts from Mallawa – Carney (B265) Road and traverse for 2.82km provide access to Rathgama village. This road is under the custody of Ratnapura Pradeshiya Sabha (local authority). The surface of the road is damaged macadam. The road is located within a low terrain area. Elevation of the trace varies between 35 – 61m MSL. Rath Ganga (a stream) is crossed by the road at 0.12 – 0.16km. Road is prone to flood at this location due to spilling of Rath Ganga during heavy rainfall events which lasts for more than 2 days. Road section does not fall within or adjacent to any protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation: This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will be carried out within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 2.82 km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. The proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and drains as required. The construction period is estimated as three (3) months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e., RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases, the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, the Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the Illukwatte – Rathganga road is around 4.5m and the average carriageway is 3.5m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The Ratnapura Pradeshiya Sabah (local authority) will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead- 407 Aways…etc. Further, a representative from Ratnapura Pradeshiya Sabah (local authority) will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee as a member. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits It is important to develop this road as the road is in a dilapidated condition. This road is used by pilgrims to reach Rathgama temple (Punchi Dambadiwa). There are also tea cultivations in the area. Thus, road development is important to facilitate the residents, pilgrims and transportation of tea. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 to collect all available information and take photographs of the road (see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic maps and secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). The staff of the Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted). The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Illukwatta Rathgaga Road will have a majority of reversible, small-medium scale environmental impacts. The main environmental and social impacts will be flood risks at the starting point, temporary loss of access to residents, common properties and the impact of dust, noise and vibration. These impacts are specifically limited to the civil works phase of the project that can be managed by site specific mitigation measures, this sub-project therefore can be classified as Moderate Risk. Therefore an Environmental and Social Mangement Plan (ESMP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the likely impacts. 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1 Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements: There are about 33 households and about 6 business places located along the road. The population along the road is around 148. They are Sinhala Buddhists. Land ownership: There are private and government lands along the road. 408 ▪ Livelihoods: People in the project area engage in tea cultivation and gem mining. Also, some are in public and private sector jobs. ( ▪ Local organisations: There is a farmer organisation within the Madagama area. ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There is a preschool as shown in Table 1. During construction period, access to this place will be temporarily disrupted. In order to mitigate this impact, temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after construction activities. Table 1: Community infrastructure and resources Community Location - GPS Coordinate Road side Distance from the infrastructure RoW & resources Pre - School N 6°44'10.25" E080°26'28.58" RHS 20m On-going development projects: None ▪ Visitors to the area: This road is used by pilgrims to reach Rathgama temple (Punchi Dambadiwa). Thus, the area has frequent visitors from outside. There are also gem mining and tea cultivations. Therefore, traders also arrive for commercial purposes. 7.2 Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical construction  Culverts will be work? reconstructed, and drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or rehabilitation of  The road surface existing facilities? will be upgraded with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. 409 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to loss of housing,  Proposed other assets, resource use or incomes? rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the site chosen for this work free from encumbrances and  This road is in possession of the Ministry/ or relevant government currently under the agency? custody of Ratnapura Pradeshiya Sabha (local authority). Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the ownership status and current usage of land known?  The RoW is owned by Ratnapura Pradeshiya Sabha (Local authority). The current usage of the land is road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other fixed assets  through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or encroachers)  present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or temporary loss of incomes  and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those affected by the  None of the people project? If Yes, approximately how many? will be affected as the development work will be carried out within the existing RoW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or vulnerable to  poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services 410 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Will people lose access to facilities, services or natural  resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose potential  During the safety risks to local communities, commuters or pedestrians construction phase, in the project area? there can be safety issues to local communities, commuters or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be affected through  land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools, clinics, hospitals,  There is a preschool places of worship? (see Table 1) Are there any GBV prevention and response actors (NGOs,  Project area comes government notified shelter homes, police stations, etc.) in under the project area of influence? Siripagama police station which is 9km away from the project site. Further, “MithuruPiyasa” 11 center is located in Ratnapura hospital. Is the project site in a populated area and/or with high  vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location?  Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the sub-project, with  Both skilled and what skill set, and for what period? unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. 11 Mithuru Piyasa is a center established by Ministry of Health in main hospitals to support survivors of GBV. 411 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Approximately 12 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the local workforce?  Priority will be given to secure labor from the local community. There is possibility of employing Will there be workers brought in from outside the project  outside labor if area? local labor is not sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation or service  Accommodation amenities to support the workforce during construction? facilities to be provided if labor is brought from outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar socio-  economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local community, are there  any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? 412 Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project area The total number of labor required for the project is approximately12. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 413 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province District: Rathnapura Sub-project: Ilukwatta - Rathgaga Road (SR11) Road Length: 2.82km Location: District: Rathnapura DS Division: Rathnapura GN Divisions: Durekkanda, Gilimale South SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site  - Protected Area  - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity  B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas;  disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g.  sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  No permanent alteration is waterways crossed by roads, resulting in required. Stream at 2.56km increased sediment in streams affected by will be temporary altered for increased soil erosion at construction site? reconstruction of the culvert. Water flow at this location will be continued to downstream and restored to original condition once the requirement is over. Erosion control measures such as silt traps and silt fences will be applied at streams crossings; Rath ganga 414 0.12 – 0.16km, 0.74 & 2.04km in order to minimize siltation. - Deterioration of surface water quality due to  Surface water quality of silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- streams above mentioned will based camps and chemicals used in be deteriorated due to surface construction? runoff contaminated with silt. Appropriate measures shall be taken to avoid contamination of surface runoff by silt and other chemicals used for construction and wastewater from workers camps. Providing adequate and appropriate facilities for labour camps (if any) for disposal of sewerage, solid waste and wastewater and keeping labour camps away from water bodies will mitigate this impact. - Increased local air pollution due to rock  Regular sprinkling of water to crushing, cutting and filling works, and suppress dust and avoiding chemicals from asphalt processing? using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  Noise and ground vibration civil works? will be increased due to compaction and heavy vehicle movement. All work will be within regulated noise and vibration levels and suitable measures to be taken to reduce ground vibration and noise accordingly. Blasting will not be necessary along the road. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of  people - Other social concerns relating to  Special attention required to inconveniences in living conditions in the settlements located close to the road area from 0.00 to 0.30km. Regular sprinkling of water to 415 project areas that may trigger cases of upper suppress dust and avoiding respiratory problems and stress? construction activities during night time will mitigate these impacts. - Hazardous driving conditions where  construction interferes with pre-existing roads? - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in  Location of labor camps only construction camps and work sites, and at approved sites and sanitary possible transmission of communicable facilities should be increased to diseases from workers to local populations? avoid common diseases such as diarrhea. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for  Avoiding water collection mosquito vectors of disease? areas within the construction sites, keeping hygienic conditions in labor camps will minimize creation of mosquito breeding sites. - Accident risks associated with increased  Implementation of a proper vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of traffic management plan toxic materials and loss of life? during the construction period will minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lams, retaining walls and provision of PPE for lobores will mitigate these impacts. - Increased noise and air pollution resulting  from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil,  Regular vehicle maintenance, grease and fuel spills, and other materials good housekeeping of vehicle from vehicles using the road? yards, deployed of qualified mechanical supervisors will be recommended to avoid risk of contamination of pollutants such as oil, grease and fuel. Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road 416 Appendix 1: Photographs of Ilukwatta - Rathgaga road Figure 1:Starting point of the road Figure 2: River crossing at 0.1km 417 Figure 3: Along the road Figure 4: End point of the road 418 Appendix 2 – Location Map 419 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Illukwatta Rathganga Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Moderate Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used It is recommended to incorporate necessary measures to • Section 10 of ESMP withstand the road against flood conditions occur around • Bridge design manual of the starting point to ch 2+100 such as concreting the road RDA surface, increase the span number or openings of the existing culvert/small bridges ( Ch 2+040) and improving the vertical alignment of the road etc. Measures to be taken to avoid wash off the road surface and • Measures to be hard shoulders from starting point to end point due to highly incorporated to detail flood sensitive area. design Side drains and drains directed to Rathganga at ch 0+120- • Section 22 of ESMP 0+165 km are recommended to have silt traps with adequate capacity and other silt control measures. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made Project Director – IRCDP, to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 420 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Rehabilitation of Illukwatta Rathgaga Road (SR11) Activities and Protection and preventive measures Mitigation Responsibility Associated Impacts cost Implementation Monitoring PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PREPERATION 1. Finalization of the ❖ Contractor shall prepare detailed Environmental Method Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Environmental Statement (EMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and Cost Engineer Method Statement on manner in which the ESMP is to be implemented. ESMP ❖ It is required from the contractor to prepare the EMS for each implementation work site, if work will be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. ❖ The EMS shall be updated regularly and submit for the Project Engineers review. 2. Tree Removal As per the preliminary studies removal of road side trees is not Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a Cost of RDA Engineer provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary during the construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users, in Contractor compatible with the designs yet to be completed. In such cases, ❖ The Engineer shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees, including those of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance via change of design and alignment. ❖ The technical justification for the trees that will be required to be removed will be documented accordingly. ❖ The following steps are to be followed if trees are identified for removal during the rehabilitation of the road. o Identify and document the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type o Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Divisional Secretariat (Rathnapura). Compensatory plantation by way of Re- plantation of at least three times of the number of trees cut using grown up saplings (having at least 3ft height) should be carried out in the project area. o If road side space for replanting is not available, other possible locations such as schools, temples, public areas will be explored with the help of DoF, DS and CBOs of the area 421 o The contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the Central Environmental Authority, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. o Removed trees of economic value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. o Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation. Any leftover of trees shall be removed and disposed in approved manner. 3. Labor and Labor ❖ The contractor should give priority to hiring labor from the Engineering Contractor,PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Camps, Construction surrounding areas to avoid the need for labor camps. Cost Engineer Camps, temporary ❖ If labor camps are required to house migrant workers, they office and other should be placed well away from settlements or sensitive temporary facilities receptors, water bodies and boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and preferably located on land which is not productive (barren/waste lands presently). If these are not possible, private lands maybe taken on lease as standard practice. The location, layout and basic facility provision of the labor camp must be submitted to Engineer of the relevant managing department prior to their construction. ❖ The construction will commence after receiving the written approval of the Engineer as well as Local Authority. ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages ❖ Provision of proper drainage facilities to the labour camps and prevent breeding of mosquitoes, flies and other vector borne diseases. ❖ The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Provision of proper sanitary facilities to the labour camps and offices including water, urinals, toilets, bathing facilities, mosquito nets with adequate capacity of septic tanks and soak pits. ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with concurrence from the Local Public Health Officer (PHI) 422 ❖ Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in acceptable manner. The solid waste shall be handed over to the waste collecting system of the Local Authority (LA) of the area (if any) and wastewater should be disposed in an environmentally acceptable manner (meeting the desired water quality standards) with the approval of the Engineer. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. ❖ Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first aid and firefighting equipment shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. ❖ All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible ❖ Labor camp sites after use should be cleared and the site should be reinstated to previous condition at the close of the construction work and the agreement with the land owner should be terminated properly and relevant documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 4. Material Sourcing ❖ The contractor is required to ensure that sand, aggregates and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant other quarry material are sourced from licensed sources. Cost Engineer, CEA,GSMB ❖ The contractor is required to maintain the necessary licenses and environmental clearances from GSMB and CEA for all borrow and quarry material they are sourcing –including soil , fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. ❖ Sourcing of any material from protected areas and/or designated natural areas, including tank beds, are strictly prohibited. ❖ If the contractor uses a non-commercial borrow/quarry sites, the sites should be remediated accordingly once material sourcing has been completed. ❖ The contractor should submit in writing all the relevant numbers and relevant details of all pre-requisite licenses etc. and report of their status accordingly to the Engineer. 5. Water for ❖ The contractor should arrange adequate supply of water for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Construction project purpose throughout the construction period from a source Cost Engineer activities agreed upon with the engineer. ❖ Water may not be obtained for project purposes, including for labor camps, from public or community water supply schemes without a prior approval from the relevant authority Extraction of water from ground water or surface water bodies without the permission from Engineer and the relevant authority (Water Resources Board, NW&DB, Department of Irrigation, CBO) will not be allowed. 423 ❖ Permission for the extraction of water should be obtained prior to the commencement of the project, from the relevant authority. 6. Work Site for ❖ The contractor should identify an area to store construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction materials and equipment at a site which should be approved by Cost Engineer materials the engineer. ❖ Storage yards cannot be located in community areas, such as playgrounds, close to water ways, cause access issues to locals or forested areas that require clearing. ❖ Parking, repairing vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be done stationed only at the work site and/or in any other designated areas by the engineer. ❖ The contractor should provide instruction and advice should be given to drivers and operators (both companies owned and hired) to park vehicles and store equipment at the work site or designated areas by the engineer. 7. Information ❖ Discussions should be conducted with the residents and other Engineering Contractor/ PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Disclosure among stakeholders who reside along the corridor of the road; Cost PMU/PIU Engineer Stakeholders o Residents have to be briefed of the project, purpose and design and outcomes via a documented community consultation session o This should be done immediately once the contractor is mobilized. o The contractor should take note of all impacts, especially access issues and safety hazards that will be of concern to the residents and take necessary measures as stipulated in the ESMP to mitigate them. ❖ The contractor will maintain a log of any grievances/complains and actions taken to resolve them. ❖ A copy of the ESMP should be available at all times at the project supervision office on site. 424 8. Selection of ❖ Efforts shall be taken to minimize use of temporary land for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant temporary use lands construction activities Cost Engineer ❖ Selection of temporary lands with considering of social and environmental background adhering to laws and regulations in the country ❖ Approval for the temporary use lands shall be obtained from Engineer and need to sign lease agreement with the land owners and the contractor. ❖ Once the use of the particular land is over, the agreement should be terminated and the documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 9. Shifting of public Based on the preliminary studies utilities observed along the road are not Engineering Contractor/Service PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant utilities necessary to be removed. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision Cost providers EngineerCEB,NW&DB, SLT to relocate the utilities in case it is necessary in the design stage to perfect the work. In such case, ❖ Proper utility survey shall be carried out in order to identify the effected utilities and the exact locations ❖ Consent and action shall be obtained from relevant service providers (CEB, NWS&DB and SLT)to minimize time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Approval shall be obtained from DOI for any proposed construction works on irrigation canals ❖ Advance notice to the public about time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators for the shifting/reestablishment of utilities to minimize accidental damage and functional purposes ❖ Special attention shall be taken to provide relevant services to the public without long delay ❖ Water and other utilities shall be provided to the public if long delay to re-establish services with the instruction of PIU 425 10. Hydrology and ❖ Design of new culverts and other drainage structures in Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant drainage consultation and recommendations of the Irrigation and cost Engineer, DoI Provincial Irrigation Department ❖ Temporary diversion of water ways during construction should be ensured that no obstruction to natural water flow ❖ Prior approval should be taken for canal diversion from the relevant government organization and farmer’s organizations. ❖ Construction work affecting water bodies should be prevented and work should be scheduled during the dry season ❖ Excavation of beds of any streams, irrigation systems, and other water resources shall be avoided by the contractor ❖ Contractor shall not divert, close, block existing canals and streams in a manner that adversely affect downstream intakes 11. Identification of ❖ Prior identification of erodible and landslide prone areas in Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant erodible and proper consultation with National Building Research cost Engineer, NBRO landslide prone areas Organisation (NBRO) ❖ Incorporate the recommendations and guidelines of the NBRO to the road designing. 12. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant design requirements including realignment of bends or Engineer construction of cross drainages, leader ways in the locations where required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All effort should be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 13. Land Acquisition (if ❖ Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Land PIU/PMU of RDA RDA, Ratnapura PS required) Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the Acquisition project to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The cost Land acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 426 14. Identifying locations to • Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant provide temporary blocked for construction. Cost of RDA Engineer access • The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged Contractor during construction. • In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. • If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. ❖ CONSTRUCTION PHASE 15. Clearing of road ❖ During site clearance activities, removal of vegetation and debris Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant shoulders and must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Cost Engineer Removal and ❖ The contractor shall identify the sites for disposal of material Disposal of cleared. construction debris ❖ In places where the road RoW is not clearly demarcated, extra and excavated care need to be taken, not to damage crops and trees in private materials lands. ❖ Plants, shrubs and other vegetation cleared should not be burned on site. ❖ During the site clearance and disposal of debris, contractor will take to full care to ensure that public or private properties are not damaged / affected and that the traffic is not interrupted ❖ Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in non-residential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and water bodies (stream, etc..). o Avoid disposal on productive/agricultural land. 427 o should be located with the consensus of the local community , in consultation with the Engineer and shall be approved by the LA Pradeshiya Shabha, o Minimize the construction debris/excavated materilas as much as possible by balancing the cut and fill requirements. ❖ The contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites. ❖ Debris, residual spoil and dismantled and demolished structures should not be sited to the productive/agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive locations such as forest lands, water bodies. 16. Protection of topsoil ❖ Topsoil of the agricultural areas and any other productive areas Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant where it has to be removed for the purpose of this project shall Cost Engineer be stripped to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m, as directed by the Engineer. ❖ If the contractor is in any doubt on whether to conserve the topsoil or not for any given area, he shall obtain the direction from the Engineer in writing ❖ Removed topsoil could be used as a productive soil when replanting trees and during turfing. ❖ Stockpiled topsoil must be returned to cover the areas where the topsoil has been removed due to project activities. Residual topsoil must be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm – 150mm. ❖ Topsoil thus stockpiled for reuse shall not be surcharged or overburdened. ❖ As far as possible multiple handling of topsoil stockpiles should be kept to a minimum. 17. Protection of Ground ❖ Construction vehicle, machinery and equipment shall be used Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cover and Vegetation and stationed only in the areas of work and in any other area Cost Engineer designated/ approved by the Engineer. ❖ Entry and exit of construction vehicles and machinery should be restricted to particular points as directed by the engineer ❖ Contractor should provide necessary instructions to drivers, operators and other construction workers not to destroy ground vegetation cover unnecessarily. 18. Transport and ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks. Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Storage of Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and Cost Engineer done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. 428 construction ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be materials stored in closed structures or in a contained manner.All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. ❖ Loading, unloading and transport of materials shall not be inconvenient to the road side community or road users ❖ Selection of sites for stock piling with the approval of Engineer away from environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ Storage of fuel, lubricant and chemicals use for the construction activities on paved surface without contamination to the environment and storm water runoff ❖ Approval shall be taken prior to use of local roads from relevant authorities and need to maintenance during the use by the Contractor 19. Emission of Dust ❖ In order to minimize the levels of airborne dust all construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material/debris should be stored as per the instructions provided Cost Engineer above No.18. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive dust residing along the road especially within residential areas should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas, material extraction sites, processing plants and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Erection of dust barriers to the public, religious and other socially important locations ❖ Metal quarries, crushers and all the plants should eb located at least 500m form the public sensitive and residential areas ❖ Establishment of tire washing facility for the plants, yards or any other sites which causing to bring mud particles with the vehicles. 429 20. Management of Self ❖ In the event the contractor will use a self-operated borrow site Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Operated Borrow o Contractor shall comply with the environmental Cost Engineer CEA, GSMB Sites requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA, GSMB and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. o Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the Engineer o No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under FFPO and FO and within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations o Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the Engineer. o All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA and the respective local authority (Please refer Annex II for guidelines). o Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. o Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits. 21. Quarry Operations ❖ In the event the contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant and Management of sites available in the project area Cost Engineer CEA,GSMB Self Operated ❖ They should be approved by CEA with valid EPL (Environment Quarry Sites Protection Licenses) and GSMB with valid IML (Industrial Mining Licenses); ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO and not within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations. 430 ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractors operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 22. Control of ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Sedimentation and drainage paths are not blocked. Cost Engineer Soil Erosion ❖ Drainage paths associated with irrigation structures should be improved / erected to drain rainwater properly. ❖ Silt traps will be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways. where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be removed from the construction sites as soon as possible. Until removal, these soil dumps should be covered with thick polythene sheets. ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be placed at least 200m away from all water bodies. ❖ Top soil shall be prevented to use for tree planting and turfing activities. ❖ In Hilly terrain and areas with slopes o Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. o These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. o During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ Construction activities, excavation and earth work around vulnerable area for soil erosion mainly restricted to the dry periods and removal of green cover vegetation shall be minimized. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, 431 sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. o Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. o All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment will be made for their implementation. ❖ Please refer Annex III 23. Noise from vehicles, ❖ Noise generating work should be limited to daytime (6:00AM to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant machinery and 6:00PM). No work that generates excessive noise should be Cost Engineer CEA equipment carried out during night hours where in close proximity to public sensitive receptors (temples, hospitals and residential areas from 6:00PM to 6:00AM on the following day). ❖ All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. For all construction activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive noise levels residing along the road especially at schools, temple, medical centers and within residential areas should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ All equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that will be used in construction on site, for transport and for plants (crushers, asphalt, concrete and batching plants). ❖ Ideally noise generating work should not be carried out during public holidays and religious days. Special care should be taken as there is a temple nearby. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of nighttime resident laborers should be minimized. 24. Vehicular noise ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant pollution at permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are Cost Engineer residential / sensitive not in active use. receptors ❖ The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. 432 ❖ Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include places of worship, schools, medical centers and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be Employed. ❖ Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 25. Impacts due to ❖ Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Vibration construction works do not result in damage to adjacent properties Cost Engineer, GSMB due to vibration. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive vibration levels residing along the road especially at school, temple and within residential areas located very close to the ROW should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, compaction, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions contractor is liable for any damage caused by excessive vibration and blasting work. ❖ Blasting shall be carried out only with permission of the Engineer and approval from GSMB 26. Pollution of Soil and ❖ The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Water via Fuel and locations, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and Cost Engineer CEA Lubricants equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers, at least 200m away, water ways and water bodies. 433 ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ All vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be located and operated as per the conditions and /or guidelines stipulated under the EPL issued by CEA. Wastewater shall not be disposed without meeting the disposal standards of the CEA. Wastewater from vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be cleared of oil and grease and other contaminants to meet the relevant standards before discharging to the environment. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed of in accordance with standards set by the CEA. ❖ Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of CEA or any other relevant laws. 27. Public Safety ❖ At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant passage for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock. Cost Engineer ❖ Work that affects the use of existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ The construction corridor should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the site daily basis. ( Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility shall be procured where deemed necessary) ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The contractor should obtain a Third-party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All construction vehicles should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. 434 ❖ Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. ❖ Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road 28. Safety of Workers ❖ Contractor shall comply with the requirements for safety of the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant workers as per the ILO Convention No. 62 and Safety & Health Cost Engineer Regulations of the Factory Ordinance of Sri Lanka to the extent that those are applicable to this contract. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety measures at site. ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers Employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the contractor shall maintain in stock at the site office, gloves, earmuffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. ❖ All workers should be made aware about Workers GRM and they should be facilitated to approach relevant GRCs as and when required. ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature checks etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. ❖ First aid facilities and nursing staff to be provided at work places ❖ Provision of adequate transport facilities for moving injured persons to the nearest hospital 29. Prevention of ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant accidents vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes Cost Engineer during construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. 435 ❖ Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should comply with the Road Safety Manual of RDA. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. ❖ Night time illumination should be in place at every location where the road is narrow, diverted and structures are repaired and any other places where the PIU recommends to do so ❖ Monitor and record road crashes during construction and maintenance stages and take appropriate remedial actions 30. Operation of labor ❖ Locations selected for labour camps should be approved by Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant camps engineer and comply with guidelines/ recommendations issued Cost Engineer, CEA, LA, DoF by the CEA/Local Authority (LA). Construction of labourer’s camps shall not be located within 200m from waterways, within an area coming under DoF, and near to any other environment and social sensitive locations ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camps are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly Emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 31. Management of the ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant spread of Covid-19 or pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Cost EngineerMoH handling sudden Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere Pandemic outbreaks to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent 436 overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 32. Prevention of Vector ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant borne Diseases mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store Cost Engineer, MoH buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities ❖ Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 33. Gender issues ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant including Gender staff including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and Cost Engineer base violence other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labour camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfortability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment that can happen at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 34. Issues due to labor ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant influx alter existing levels of communicable diseases including Cost Engineer, MoH respiratory problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority 437 should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) ❖ Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct ❖ Informing workers about national laws ❖ Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract ❖ Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) ❖ Cooperation with law enforcement agencies ❖ Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. ❖ A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. ❖ The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 35. Traffic Management ❖ Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan with Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant respective authorities to minimize inconvenience to road users Cost Engineer, Traffic Police as well as prevent road accidents and implement it. ❖ Road signs and trained flagmen should be used to divert traffic as per the required traffic management measures. ❖ Clear instructions should be given if detours are used. ❖ Also, any pits should be enclosed to prevent pedestrians or vehicles falling into them ❖ Improvement of the road surface and width will result in an increase of both the number of vehicles and the vehicle operating speeds. ❖ Therefore, after the construction is completed, the contractor should erect relevant road signs and road markings to guide the drivers to ensure the safety of the vehicles and pedestrians 438 36. Loss of Access due to ❖ Temporary access will be provided when permanent access is Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction blocked for construction. Cost Engineer ❖ When construction work is in progress in one side, the other side will be opened for traffic & properly ❖ At the end of each day, debris that blocked access path will be cleared away under the supervision of the Engineer. 37. Protection of Physical Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cultural Resources ❖ If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project Cost Engineer (PCRs) close to the trace the contractor will ensure that protective fencing as agreed Site. with the community and or head of the physical cultural resource (ie temple, mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. ❖ If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and will take all requisite measures to ensure so. ❖ The contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. ❖ Labors will be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. ❖ Unless agreed with the community the contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 38. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in a manner that the destruction to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Flora the flora and their habitats is minimized. Cost Engineer • Trees and vegetation shall be felled / removed only if that impinges directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. In all such cases contractor shall take prior approval from the Engineer. • Contractor shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance. • If such action is unavoidable the Engineer shall be informed in advance and carry out public consultation and report on the same should be submitted to the Engineer. • Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the CEA, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. 439 • Removed trees of significant value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. Documentation on the process should be shared with the engineer and maintained by the contractor. • The contractor shall plant at least 3 good specimens of native trees over 5-year-old root-balled or having atleast 3ft height suitable for the location as identified by the Engineer The planting should take place in public land suitable for the purpose • The contractor shall build hardy structures around the trees for protection. • The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the well-being of the trees/plants until the end of the contract 39. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in such a manner that the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Fauna destruction or disruption to the fauna and their habitats is Cost Engineer minimal. • Construction workers shall be instructed to protect fauna including wild animals and aquatic life as well as their habitats. Hunting, poaching and unauthorized fishing by project workers is not allowed. • No solid or liquid waste should be dumped into natural habitats. 40. Prevention of the ❖ There is a possibility of introducing / spreading of invasive Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Spread of Invasive species during material transportation and disposing cleared Cost Engineer Plant Species vegetation from one site to another, thus the following measures are to be undertaken. ❖ Close monitoring of transportation, storage of borrowing material for the spread of any invasive species must be done. • Vehicles should be covered during transportation of cleared vegetation to and from the construction site. • Borrow material to be brought from properly identified borrow pits and quarry sites, the sites should be inspected in order to ensure that no invasive plant species are being carried with the borrow material. • Washing the vehicles should be conducted periodically to prevent carrying any invasive species • The construction site should be inspected periodically to ensure that no invasive species are establishing themselves at the site. 41. Chance find • All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant procedures for PCRs other remains or things of geological or archaeological interest Cost Engineer and Archeological discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government Property and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. • The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such 440 discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. • The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 42. Surface Drainage and ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which will Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Possible Water discharge water to existing storm water drainage networks Cost Engineer Stagnation ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sandbag barriers etc. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to cutting, excavation and other activities 43. Handling Social and ❖ The Contractor shall appoint an Environmental and Social Environmental Issues Safeguards Officer (ESSO) responsible for community liaison during Construction and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ social related matters. All public complaints will be entered into the Complaints Register. The ESSO will promptly investigate and review complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs. They are received, with the action taken by the ESSO on complains thereof. 44. Prevention of ❖ Contractor should strictly follow necessary slope protection Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant landslides measures such as gabion walls, retaining walls, soil nailing etc... Cost Engineer NBRO as per the designs given in the Contract documents and any other measures instructed by the Engineer. ❖ Contractor should incorporate proper drainage network to reduce flow of water in to vulnerable slopes using interceptor drains, trench drains etc... and to drain off water collected within the soil mass of the slopes using perforated pipes and diverting to nearby existing channel during intense rains ❖ Contractor should not unnecessarily disturb steep slopes which can result landslides and prior approval should be obtained from Engineer and NBRO if directed by the Engineer if contractor needs additional cutting or filling. ❖ It is necessary to monitor the possible locations of landslides during construction phase in close coordination with NBRO especially where cuts and fills are to be practiced and if found general public including road users and residents should be kept away from these sites especially during intense rainfalls 441 45. Prevention of Sexual ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant exploitation, child employment of contract workers (including subcontractors) Cost Engineer trafficking and child with age verification to avoid child labor. labour ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education POST CONSTRUCTION 46. Clearing/Closure of ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant Construction engineer. Cost EngineerPRDA Site/Labor Camps ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ Rehabilitation of quarry / borrow pits are to be a safe and secure area ❖ quarry / borrow pits can be backfilled with construction waste ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ All solid waste will be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured will be left behind on site once the contractor demobilizes. 47. Environmental ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, Engineering Contractor RDA/Consultant Engineer, Enhancement/ edge treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either Cost PRDA detailed design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Landscaping Bid Documents. ❖ The Contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this ESMP. 442 48. Road furnishing on ❖ The Contractor will ensure that all safety signage and indicative Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant safety. road markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the Cost EngineerPRDA design prior to demobilization. 49. Hydrology and ❖ Rooting maintenance, repairing, removal of sediments and Engineering Contractor, PRDA PRDA, RDA/Consultant drainage rubbish to avoid drainage congestions and obstructions to storm Cost Engineer water flow 50. Replanting of trees ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and Engineering Contractor PRDA, RDA/Consultant monitoring done at least for a period of three years Cost Engineer 443 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Venue Stakeholder Gender Views Raised Consulted 12.03.2021 Grama Niladari Male • Many pilgrims who visit - Gileemale Adam’s peak visit Rathgama temple and they use this road. • Majority of people are SR 11: Sinhalese, and the Illukwatta main livelihoods are Rathganga tea cultivation and gem road mining. • There are farmer’s organizations operating in Medagama area. 11.03.2021 Road user Male • The road development is good as the road is damaged. • This road is used to access Athuraliya, Rathgama and Malkella villages. 11.03.2021 Road user Male • The road gets inundated during heavy rains. • Many people use this road and its good to develop the road. 444 2.12. ESMP of SR 12 - Dehenakanda Road 445 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 12 - Dehenakanda Road (12.1km) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Draft Final Report June 2021 446 Background Dehenakanda Road Road length: 12.1km Coordinates: Starting Point: 6° 42.807'N, 80° 29.709'E End Point: 6° 43.223'N,80° 32.840'E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Ratnapura EE Division: Ratnapura GN Divisions: Dehenakanda, Hapugasthenna 1. Introduction The Dehenakanda Road starts from Ratnapura - Wewalwatta (B391) Road and traverses for 12km. This road is currently under the custody of the Provincial Road Development Authority (PRDA), Sabaragamuwa. The surface of the road is macadam and damaged mecadam. The Road is located within a hilly terrain area. Elevation of the trace varies between 354 –769 MSL. This road section does not fall within or adjacent to any protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation The Deherakanda road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 12.1 km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. The proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 4m (0.000km-2.000km), 3.2m(2.000km - 2.500), 3m (2.500km-12.100km), shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and drains as required. The estimated time for construction of this road is nine (9) months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e., RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases, the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, the Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the Dehenakanda road is around 4.9m and the average carriageway is 3m. 4. Project Implementing Agency 447 The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The PRDA (Sabaragamuwa) will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, a representative from PRDA (Sabaragamuwa) will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits The Dehenakanda road provides access to several villages. There are waterfalls and many people visit the area. Hapugastenna tea estate is located along the road, and the road provides access to tea factories as well. Thus, this road development will facilitate convenience for the residents, recreational activities and transportation of tea. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and to collect all available information and take photographs of the road (see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic maps and secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). The staff of the Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted). The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Dehenakanda Road will have a majority of reversible, small-medium scale environmental and social impacts, specifically limited to the construction phase of the project including water quality impacts, temporary diversion of streams for culvert reconstruction, temporary loss of access to residents, common properties and the impact of dust, noise and vibration that can be managed by site specific mitigation measures therefore this sub-project can be classified as Moderate Risk. Therefore an Environmental and Social Mangement Plan (ESMP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the likely impacts. 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1 Project Impact Area 448 ▪ Settlements: There are about 64 households and 25 shops along the road. The population is around 338. The majority of the population is Indian Tamil. There are also Sinhalese families. The religion of these people is Hinduism and Buddhism. ▪ Land ownership: The majority of the lands along the road are estate lands alienated under long-term lease agreements. There are also private lands along the road. ▪ Livelihoods: People are mainly engaged in tea cultivation. The Indian Tamil population work on tea estates as labourers. There are also people working in garment factories. ▪ Local organisations: There are two farmer organisations called Arunalu farmer organization and Dehenakanda Bambarakotuwa Joint farmer organization. ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There are schools, a preschool, shrines, kovils and a maternity ward along the road as shown in the Table 1. During construction period, access to these places will be disturbed. In order to mitigate this impact, temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after construction activities. Table 1: Community infrastructure and resources Community Location - GPS Coordinate Road Distance from infrastructure & side the RoW resources Cemetery N 6°42'54.06" E 080°29'51.70" LHS 10m Shrine (Christian) N 6°42'56.08" E 080°29'51.50" LHS 1m Ra/ Kaleimagal Tamil N 6°43'5.62" E080°30'2.51" RHS 15m Vidyalaya Kovil N 6°43'6.65" E 080°30'4.65" Both 1m sides Sri Muththumari N 6°43'12.53" E 080°30'30.95" LHS Boundary wall Ambal Kovil of the Kovil: 1m Kovil: 15m Primary Medical Care N 6°43'19.41" E 080°30'42.06" Both 30m Unit with Maternity sides word and MoH Pre - School N 6°44'02.04" E 080°31'43.68" LHS 30m Ra/ Sri N 6°43'59.01" E 080°31'40.01" RHS 15m NawalerVidyalaya Kovil N 6°43'56.35" E 080°32'5.09" Both 2m sides 449 Kovil N 6°43'55.77" E 080°32'13.65" RHS 2m On-going development projects: None \ ▪ Visitors to the area: There are tea factories in the project area. People from outside come to these factories for trading activities. There are also waterfalls and many people visit the area for recreational activities. 7.2 Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical construction  Culverts will be work? reconstructed, and drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or rehabilitation of  The road surface existing facilities? will be upgraded with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to loss of housing,  Proposed other assets, resource use or incomes? rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the site chosen for this work free from encumbrances and  This road is in possession of the Ministry/ or relevant government currently under the agency? custody of PRDA (Sabaragamuwa). Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be 450 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known within the existing RoW. Is the ownership status and current usage of land known?  The RoW is owned by PRDA (Sabaragamuwa). The usage of the land is road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other fixed assets  through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or encroachers)  present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or temporary loss of incomes  and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those affected by the  None of the people project? If Yes, approximately how many? will be affected as the development work will be carried out within the existing RoW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or vulnerable to  poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities, services or natural  resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose potential  During the safety risks to local communities, commuters or pedestrians construction phase, in the project area? there can be safety issues to local communities, commuters or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. 451 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Will any social or economic activities be affected through  land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools, clinics, hospitals,  There are ten (10) places of worship? numbers of common properties as shown in Table 1 Are there any GBV prevention and response actors (NGOs,  Project area comes government notified shelter homes, police stations, etc.) in under the project area of influence? Wewalwatta olice station which is 10km away from the project site. Further, “MithuruPiyasa” 12 center is located in the Ratnapura hospital. Is the project site in a populated area and/or with high  vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location?  Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the sub-project, with  Both skilled and what skill set, and for what period? unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. Approximately 25 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the local workforce?  Priority will be given to secure labor from the local community. 12 Mithuru Piyasa is a center established by Ministry of Health in main hospitals to support survivors of GBV. 452 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Will there be workers brought in from outside the project  There is possibility area? of employing outside labor if local labor is not sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation or service  Accommodation amenities to support the workforce during construction? facilities to be provided if labor is brought from outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar socio-  economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local community, are there  any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project The total number of labor required for the area project is approximately 25. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 453 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: Dehenakanda Road (SR12) Road Length: 12.1km Location: District: Rathnapura DS Division: Rathnapura GN Divisions: Hapugastenna, Dehenkanda, SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site  - Protected Area  - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity  B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas;  disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g.  sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  No permanent or temporary waterways crossed by roads, resulting in diversion of streams required. increased sediment in streams affected by Soil erosion control measures increased soil erosion at construction site? such as silt traps and silt fences will be applied at stream crossings; 1.23 (Culvert), 2.2 (Bridge), 3.54 (Bridge), 7.78 (Bridge), 9.05 (culvert), 11.4 (culvert), 12.6 (Culvert) and 11.9km (Bridge). A water fall of Kudugal Ella is located at 12.08km LHS (Height-6.8 m) and one stream is located parallel to road at from 9.4 – 9.5km. Sediments will be deposited in low terrain area. Site specific soil conservation measures shall be applied in order to minimize siltation of these water bodies. Waterways if 454 altered will be restored to the original condition. - Deterioration of surface water quality due to  Surface water quality at above silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- mentioned streams will be based camps and chemicals used in deteriorated due to surface construction? runoff contaminated with silt. Appropriate measures shall be taken to avoid contamination of surface runoff by silt and other chemicals used for construction and wastewater from workers camps. Providing adequate and appropriate facilities for Labour camps (if any) for disposal of sewerage, solid waste and wastewater and keeping labour camps away from water bodies will mitigate this impact. - Increased local air pollution due to rock  Regular sprinkling of water to crushing, cutting and filling works, and suppress dust and avoiding chemicals from asphalt processing? using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  Noise and ground vibration civil works? will be increased due to compaction and heavy vehicle movement. All work will be within regulated noise and vibration levels and suitable measures to be taken to reduce ground vibration and noise accordingly. Blasting will not be necessary. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of  people - Other social concerns relating to  Special attention required to inconveniences in living conditions in the small towns located from 1.6 - project areas that may trigger cases of upper 1.85km and 5.2 – 5.3km. respiratory problems and stress? Regular sprinkling of water to suppress dust and avoiding construction activities during night time. 455 - Hazardous driving conditions where  construction interferes with pre-existing roads? - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in  Location of labor camps only construction camps and work sites, and at approved sites and sanitary possible transmission of communicable facilities should be increased to diseases from workers to local populations? avoid common diseases such as Amoebic dysentery and diarrhea. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for  Avoiding water collection mosquito vectors of disease? areas within the construction sites, keeping hygienic conditions in labour camps will minimize creation of mosquito breeding sites. - Accident risks associated with increased  Implementation of a proper vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of traffic management plan toxic materials and loss of life? during the construction period will minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lams, retaining walls and providing PPE to laborers will mitigate these impacts. - Increased noise and air pollution resulting  from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil,  grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road 456 Appendix 1 - Photographs of Dehenakanda road Figure 1: Starting point of the proposed road Figure 2: Stream crossing at 1.9km 457 Figure 3: Sri Muththumari Ambal Kovil located at 3.13km Figure 4: Tea cultivation located near to the road 458 Figure 5: End point of the road 459 Appendix 2 – Location Map 460 461 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Dehenakanda Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Moderate Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used Public highlighted that runoff gets accumulated and over • Section 10 of ESMP flow due to inadequacy of culvert at Ch 1+700-1+800 km • Bridge design manual of and Ch 2+990 km of the road. Therefore it is RDA recommended to introduce additional culverts, lead away drains and side drains etc. to improve the drainage at these locations. Existing slopes should not be disturbed with the road • Section 11 of ESMP rehabilitation. Appropriate slope protection measures • Any guidance to be should be included at 0+354 km to 0+769 km,1+900 km issued by NBRO and Ch 3+030 km if slopes are to be disturbed with the recommendation of the Engineer and NBRO. Adequate safety measures to be taken during the • Section 27 and 36 of construction as well as operation stage settlement area ESMP located at 1+600 and 5+200 km An access road to be provided for visitors who visit • Section 14 of ESMP Kudugal Ella water fall located adjoining to road (5 m away from the road) Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made Project Director – IRCDP, to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 462 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Rehabilitation of Dehenakanda Road (SR12) Activities and Protection and preventive measures Mitigation Responsibility Associated Impacts cost Implementation Monitoring PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PREPARATION 1. Finalization of the ❖ Contractor shall prepare detailed Environmental Method Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Environmental Statement (EMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and Cost Engineer Method Statement on manner in which the ESMP is to be implemented. ESMP ❖ It is required from the contractor to prepare the EMS for each implementation work site, if work will be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. ❖ The EMS shall be updated regularly and submit for the Project Engineers review. 2. Tree Removal As per the preliminary studies removal of road side trees is not Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a Cost of RDA Engineer provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary during the construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users, in Contractor compatible with the designs yet to be completed. In such cases, ❖ The Engineer shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees, including those of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance via change of design and alignment. ❖ The technical justification for the trees that will be required to be removed will be documented accordingly. ❖ The following steps are to be followed if trees are identified for removal during the rehabilitation of the road. o Identify and document the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type o Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Divisional Secretariat (Rathnapura). Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times of the number of trees cut using grown up saplings (having at least 3ft height) should be carried out in the project area. o If road side space for replanting is not available, other possible locations such as schools, temples, public areas will be explored with the help of DoF, DS and CBOs of the area o The contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the Central Environmental 463 Authority, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. o Removed trees of economic value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. o Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation. Any leftover of trees shall be removed and disposed in approved manner. 3. Labor and Labor ❖ The contractor should give priority to hiring labor from the Engineering Contractor, PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Camps, Construction surrounding areas to avoid the need for labor camps. Cost Engineer Camps, temporary ❖ If labor camps are required to house migrant workers, they office and other should be placed well away from settlements or sensitive temporary facilities receptors, water bodies and boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and preferably located on land which is not productive (barren/waste lands presently). If these are not possible, private lands maybe taken on lease as standard practice. The location, layout and basic facility provision of the labor camp must be submitted to Engineer of the relevant managing department prior to their construction. ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. ❖ The construction will commence after receiving the written approval of the Engineer as well as Local Authority. ❖ Provision of proper drainage facilities to the labour camps and prevent breeding of mosquitoes, flies and other vector borne diseases. ❖ The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Provision of proper sanitary facilities to the labour camps and offices including water, urinals, toilets, bathing facilities, mosquito nets with adequate capacity of septic tanks and soak pits. ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with concurrence from the Local Public Health Officer (PHI) ❖ Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in acceptable manner. The solid waste shall be handed over to the waste collecting system of the Local Authority (LA) of the area (if any) and wastewater should be disposed in an 464 environmentally acceptable manner (meeting the desired water quality standards) with the approval of the Engineer. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. ❖ Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first aid and firefighting equipment shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. ❖ All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible ❖ Labor camp sites after use should be cleared and the site should be reinstated to previous condition at the close of the construction work and the agreement with the land owner should be terminated properly and relevant documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 4. Material Sourcing ❖ The contractor is required to ensure that sand, aggregates and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant other quarry material are sourced from licensed sources. Cost Engineer, CEA,GSMB ❖ The contractor is required to maintain the necessary licenses and environmental clearances from GSMB and CEA for all borrow and quarry material they are sourcing –including soil , fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. ❖ Sourcing of any material from protected areas and/or designated natural areas, including tank beds, are strictly prohibited. ❖ If the contractor uses a non-commercial borrow/quarry sites, the sites should be remediated accordingly once material sourcing has been completed. ❖ The contractor should submit in writing all the relevant numbers and relevant details of all pre-requisite licenses etc. and report of their status accordingly to the Engineer. 5. Water for ❖ The contractor should arrange adequate supply of water for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Construction project purpose throughout the construction period from a Cost Engineer activities source agreed upon with the engineer. ❖ Water may not be obtained for project purposes, including for labor camps, from public or community water supply schemes without a prior approval from the relevant authority Extraction of water from ground water or surface water bodies without the permission from Engineer and the relevant authority (Water Resources Board, NW&DB, Department of Irrigation, CBO) will not be allowed. ❖ Permission for the extraction of water should be obtained prior to the commencement of the project, from the relevant authority. 465 6. Work Site for ❖ The contractor should identify an area to store construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction materials materials and equipment at a site which should be approved by Cost Engineer the engineer. ❖ Storage yards cannot be located in community areas, such as playgrounds, close to water ways, cause access issues to locals or forested areas that require clearing. ❖ Parking, repairing vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be done stationed only at the work site and/or in any other designated areas by the engineer. ❖ The contractor should provide instruction and advice should be given to drivers and operators (both companies owned and hired) to park vehicles and store equipment at the work site or designated areas by the engineer. 7. Information ❖ Discussions should be conducted with the residents and other Engineering Contractor/ PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Disclosure among stakeholders who reside along the corridor of the road; Cost PMU/PIU Engineer Stakeholders o Residents have to be briefed of the project, purpose and design and outcomes via a documented community consultation session o This should be done immediately once the contractor is mobilized. o The contractor should take note of all impacts, especially access issues and safety hazards that will be of concern to the residents and take necessary measures as stipulated in the ESMP to mitigate them. ❖ The contractor will maintain a log of any grievances/complains and actions taken to resolve them. ❖ A copy of the ESMP should be available at all times at the project supervision office on site. 8. Selection of ❖ Efforts shall be taken to minimize use of temporary land for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant temporary use lands construction activities Cost Engineer ❖ Selection of temporary lands with considering of social and environmental background adhering to laws and regulations in the country ❖ Approval for the temporary use lands shall be obtained from Engineer and need to sign lease agreement with the land owners and the contractor. ❖ Once the use of the particular land is over, the agreement should be terminated and the documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 466 9. Shifting of public Based on the preliminary studies utilities observed along the road are not Engineering Contractor/Service PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant utilities necessary to be removed. However, it is worthwhile to include a Cost providers EngineerCEB,NW&DB, SLT provision to relocate the utilities in case it is necessary in the design stage to perfect the work. In such case, ❖ Proper utility survey shall be carried out in order to identify the effected utilities and the exact locations ❖ Consent and action shall be obtained from relevant service providers (CEB, NWS&DB and SLT) to minimize time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Approval shall be obtained from DOI for any proposed construction works on irrigation canals ❖ Advance notice to the public about time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators for the shifting/reestablishment of utilities to minimize accidental damage and functional purposes ❖ Special attention shall be taken to provide relevant services to the public without long delay ❖ Water and other utilities shall be provided to the public if long delay to re-establish services with the instruction of PIU 10. Hydrology and ❖ Design of new culverts and other drainage structures in Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant drainage consultation and recommendations of the Irrigation and cost Engineer, DoI Provincial Irrigation Department ❖ Temporary diversion of water ways during construction should be ensured that no obstruction to natural water flow ❖ Prior approval should be taken for canal diversion from the relevant government organization and farmer’s organizations. ❖ Construction work affecting water bodies should be prevented and work should be scheduled during the dry season ❖ Excavation of beds of any streams, irrigation systems, and other water resources shall be avoided by the contractor ❖ Contractor shall not divert, close, block existing canals and streams in a manner that adversely affect downstream intakes 11. Identification of ❖ Prior identification of erodible and landslide prone areas in Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant erodible and landslide proper consultation with National Building Research cost Engineer, NBRO, prone areas Organisation (NBRO). ❖ Existing slopes should not be disturbed to extent possible ❖ Incorporate the recommendations and guidelines of the NBRO to the road designing. 467 12. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant the design requirements including realignment of bends or Engineer, Sabaragamuwa construction of cross drainages, leader ways in the locations PRDA where required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All effort will be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 13. Land Acquisition (if ❖ Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Land PIU/PMU of RDA RDA, Sabaragamuwa required) Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project Acquisition PRDA to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land cost acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 14. Identifying locations ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant to provide temporary blocked for construction. Cost of RDA Engineer access ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during Contractor construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. ❖ A permanat access should be allocated for the entrance to the Kudugal Ella water fall. CONSTRUCTION PHASE 15. Clearing of road ❖ During site clearance activities, removal of vegetation and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant shoulders and debris must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Cost Engineer Removal and Disposal ❖ The contractor shall identify the sites for disposal of material of construction debris cleared. and excavated ❖ In places where the road RoW is not clearly demarcated, extra materials care need to be taken, not to damage crops and trees in private lands. ❖ Plants, shrubs and other vegetation cleared should not be burned on site. 468 ❖ During the site clearance and disposal of debris, contractor will take to full care to ensure that public or private properties are not damaged / affected and that the traffic is not interrupted ❖ Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in non-residential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and water bodies ( stream, etc..). o Avoid disposal on productive/agricultural land. o should be located with the consensus of the local community , in consultation with the Engineer and shall be approved by the LA Pradeshiya shabha, o Minimize the construction debris/excavated materilas by balancing the cut and fill requirements. ❖ The contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites. ❖ Debris, residual spoil and dismantled and demolished structures should not be sited to the productive/agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive locations such as forest lands, water bodies. 16. Protection of topsoil ❖ Topsoil of the agricultural areas and any other productive areas Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant where it has to be removed for the purpose of this project shall Cost Engineer be stripped to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m, as directed by the Engineer. ❖ If the contractor is in any doubt on whether to conserve the topsoil or not for any given area, he shall obtain the direction from the Engineer in writing ❖ Removed topsoil could be used as a productive soil when replanting trees and during turfing. ❖ Stockpiled topsoil must be returned to cover the areas where the topsoil has been removed due to project activities. Residual topsoil must be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm – 150mm. ❖ Topsoil thus stockpiled for reuse shall not be surcharged or overburdened. ❖ As far as possible multiple handling of topsoil stockpiles should be kept to a minimum. 469 17. Protection of Ground ❖ Construction vehicle, machinery and equipment shall be used Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cover and Vegetation and stationed only in the areas of work and in any other area Cost Engineer designated/ approved by the Engineer. ❖ Entry and exit of construction vehicles and machinery should be restricted to particular points as directed by the engineer ❖ Contractor should provide necessary instructions to drivers, operators and other construction workers not to destroy ground vegetation cover unnecessarily. 18. Transport and ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks. Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Storage of Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled Cost Engineer construction materials and done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. ❖ Loading, unloading and transport of materials shall not be inconvenient to the road side community or road users ❖ Selection of sites for stock piling with the approval of Engineer away from environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ Storage of fuel, lubricant and chemicals use for the construction activities on paved surface without contamination to the environment and storm water runoff ❖ Approval shall be taken prior to use of local roads from relevant authorities and need to maintenance during the use by the Contractor 19. Emission of Dust ❖ In order to minimize the levels of airborne dust all construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material/debris should be stored as per the instructions Cost Engineer provided above No.18. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive dust located along the road especially at schools, medical centers and within residential areas should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas, material extraction sites, processing plants and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. 470 ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Erection of dust barriers to the public, religious and other socially important locations ❖ Metal quarries, crushers and all the plants should eb located at least 500m form the public sensitive and residential areas ❖ Establishment of tire washing facility for the plants, yards or any other sites which causing to bring mud particles with the vehicles. 20. Management of Self ❖ In the event the contractor will use a self-operated borrow site Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Operated Borrow o Contractor shall comply with the environmental Cost Engineer CEA, GSMB Sites requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA, GSMB and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. o Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the Engineer o No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under FFPO and FO and within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations o Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the Engineer. o All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA and the respective local authority (Please refer Annex II for guidelines). o Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. o Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits. 21. Quarry Operations ❖ In the event the contractor manages a self-owned existing Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant and Management of quarry sites available in the project area Cost Engineer CEA,GSMB Self Operated Quarry ❖ They should be approved by CEA with valid EPL Sites (Environment Protection Licenses) and GSMB with valid IML (Industrial Mining Licenses); ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. 471 ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO and not within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractors operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 22. Control of ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Sedimentation and drainage paths are not blocked. Cost Engineer Soil Erosion ❖ Drainage paths associated with irrigation structures should be improved / erected to drain rainwater properly. ❖ Silt traps will be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways. where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be removed from the construction sites as soon as possible. Until removal, these soil dumps should be covered with thick polythene sheets. ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be placed at least 200m away from all water bodies. ❖ Top soil shall be prevented to use for tree planting and turfing activities. ❖ In Hilly terrain and areas with slopes o Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. o These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. o During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the contractor to prevent erosion. 472 ❖ Construction activities, excavation and earth work around vulnerable area for soil erosion mainly restricted to the dry periods and removal of green cover vegetation shall be minimized. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. o Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. o All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment will be made for their implementation. ❖ Refer Annex III 23. Noise from vehicles, ❖ Noise generating work should be limited to daytime (6:00AM to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant machinery and 6:00PM). No work that generates excessive noise should be carried Cost Engineer CEA equipment out during night hours where in close proximity to public sensitive receptors (temples, hospitals and residential areas from 6:00PM to 6:00AM on the following day). ❖ All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. For all construction activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive noise residing along the road including schools, kovils, medical centers and residential areas located near to ROW should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ All equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that will be used in construction on site, for transport and for plants (crushers, asphalt, concrete and batching plants). ❖ Ideally noise generating work should not be carried out during public holidays and religious days. Special care should be taken as there is a temple nearby. 473 ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of nighttime resident laborers should be minimized. 24. Vehicular noise ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant pollution at permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are Cost Engineer residential / sensitive not in active use. receptors ❖ The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include places of worship, schools, medical centers and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be Employed. ❖ Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 25. Impacts due to ❖ Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Vibration works do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to Cost Engineer, GSMB vibration. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive vibration residing along the road especially at school, kovil, medical centers and within residential areas located adjacent to ROW should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damage occurred to third party property/ies as a result of his activity as agreed with the affected party and the Engineer ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be 474 determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions contractor is liable for any damage caused by excessive vibration and blasting work. ❖ Blasting shall be carried out only with permission of the Engineer and approval from GSMB 26. Pollution of Soil and ❖ The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Water via Fuel and locations, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and Cost Engineer CEA Lubricants equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers, at least 200m away, water ways and water bodies. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ All vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be located and operated as per the conditions and /or guidelines stipulated under the EPL issued by CEA.Wastewater shall not be disposed without meeting the disposal standards of the CEA. Wastewater from vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be cleared of oil and grease and other contaminants to meet the relevant standards before discharging to the environment. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed of in accordance with standards set by the CEA. ❖ Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of CEA or any other relevant laws. 27. Public Safety ❖ At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant passage for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock. Cost Engineer ❖ Work that affects the use of existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ The construction corridor should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the site daily basis. ( Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility shall be procured where deemed necessary) ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The contractor should obtain a Third-party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All construction vehicles should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. 475 ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. ❖ Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. ❖ Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road. 28. Safety of Workers ❖ Contractor shall comply with the requirements for safety of the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant workers as per the ILO Convention No. 62 and Safety & Health Cost Engineer Regulations of the Factory Ordinance of Sri Lanka to the extent that those are applicable to this contract. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety measures at site. ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers Employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the contractor shall maintain in stock at the site office, gloves, earmuffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. ❖ All workers should be made aware about Workers GRM and they should be facilitated to approach relevant GRCs as and when required. ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature checks etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. 476 ❖ First aid facilities and nursing staff to be provided at work places ❖ Provision of adequate transport facilities for moving injured persons to the nearest hospital 29. Prevention of ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant accidents vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during Cost Engineer construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should comply with the Road Safety Manual of RDA. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. ❖ Night time illumination should be in place at every location where the road is narrow, diverted and structures are repaired and any other places where the PIU recommends to do so ❖ Monitor and record road crashes during construction and maintenance stages and take appropriate remedial actions 30. Operation of labor ❖ Locations selected for labour camps should be approved by engineer Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant camps and comply with guidelines/ recommendations issued by the Cost Engineer, CEA, LA, DoF CEA/Local Authority (LA). Construction of labourer’s camps shall not be located within 200m from waterways, within an area coming under DoF, and near to any other environment and social sensitive locations ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camps are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly Emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 31. Management of the ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant spread of Covid-19 or pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry Cost EngineerMoH 477 handling sudden of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant Pandemic outbreaks guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid- 19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 32. Prevention of Vector ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant borne Diseases mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store Cost Engineer, MoH buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities ❖ Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 33. Gender issues ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant including Gender base staff including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and Cost Engineer violence other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labour camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfortability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 34. Issues due to labor ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant influx alter existing levels of communicable diseases including respiratory Cost Engineer, MoH problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and 478 spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) ❖ Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct ❖ Informing workers about national laws ❖ Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract ❖ Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) ❖ Cooperation with law enforcement agencies ❖ Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. ❖ A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. ❖ The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 35. Traffic Management ❖ Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan with the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant respective authorities to minimize inconvenience to road users as Cost Engineer, Traffic Police well as prevent road accidents and implement it. ❖ Road signs and trained flagmen should be used to divert traffic as per the required traffic management measures. ❖ Clear instructions should be given if detours are used. ❖ Also, any pits should be enclosed to prevent pedestrians or vehicles falling into them ❖ Improvement of the road surface and width will result in an increase of both the number of vehicles and the vehicle operating speeds. ❖ Therefore, after the construction is completed, the contractor should erect relevant road signs and road markings to guide the drivers to ensure the safety of the vehicles and pedestrians 36. Loss of Access due to ❖ Temporary access will be provided when permanent access is Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction blocked for construction. Special consideration to be provided at the Cost Engineer Kaleimagal Tamil Viddyalaya and Kovil at 3.13km. 479 ❖ When construction work is in progress in one side, the other side will be opened for traffic & properly ❖ At the end of each day, debris that blocked access path will be cleared away under the supervision of the Engineer. 37. Protection of Physical ❖ If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cultural Resources trace the contractor will ensure that protective fencing as agreed Cost Engineer (PCRs) close to the with the community and or head of the physical cultural resource (ie Site. temple, mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. ❖ If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and will take all requisite measures to ensure so. ❖ The contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. ❖ Labors will be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. ❖ Unless agreed with the community the contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 38. Loss, Damage and ❖ All works shall be carried out in a manner that the destruction to the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Flora flora and their habitats is minimized. Cost Engineer ❖ Trees and vegetation shall be felled / removed only if that impinges directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. In all such cases contractor shall take prior approval from the Engineer. ❖ Contractor shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance. ❖ If such action is unavoidable the Engineer shall be informed in advance and carry out public consultation and report on the same should be submitted to the Engineer. ❖ Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the CEA, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. ❖ Removed trees of significant value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. Documentation on the process should be shared with the engineer and maintained by the contractor. ❖ The contractor shall plant at least 3 good specimens of native trees over 5-year-old root-balled or having atleast 3ft heigh suitable for the location as identified by the Engineer The planting should take place in public land suitable for the purpose 480 ❖ The contractor shall build hardy structures around the trees for protection. ❖ The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the well-being of the trees/plants until the end of the contract 39. Loss, Damage and ❖ All works shall be carried out in such a manner that the destruction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Fauna or disruption to the fauna and their habitats is minimal. Cost Engineer ❖ Construction workers shall be instructed to protect fauna including wild animals and aquatic life as well as their habitats. Hunting, poaching and unauthorized fishing by project workers is not allowed. ❖ No solid or liquid waste should be dumped into natural habitats. 40. Prevention of the ❖ There is a possibility of introducing / spreading of invasive species Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Spread of Invasive during material transportation and disposing cleared vegetation Cost Engineer Plant Species from one site to another, thus the following measures are to be undertaken. ❖ Close monitoring of transportation, storage of borrowing material for the spread of any invasive species must be done. ❖ Vehicles should be covered during transportation of cleared vegetation to and from the construction site. ❖ Borrow material to be brought from properly identified borrow pits and quarry sites, the sites should be inspected in order to ensure that no invasive plant species are being carried with the borrow material. ❖ Washing the vehicles should be conducted periodically to prevent carrying any invasive species ❖ The construction site should be inspected periodically to ensure that no invasive species are establishing themselves at the site. 41. Chance find ❖ All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant procedures for PCRs remains or things of geological or archaeological interest discovered Cost Engineer and Archeological on the site shall be the property of the Government and shall be dealt Property with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. ❖ The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. ❖ The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 481 42. Surface Drainage and ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which will Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Possible Water discharge water to existing storm water drainage networks Cost Engineer Stagnation ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sandbag barriers etc. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to cutting, excavation and other activities 43. Handling Social and ❖ The Contractor shall appoint an Environmental and Social Environmental Issues Safeguards Officer (ESSO) responsible for community liaison and during Construction to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ social related matters. All public complaints will be entered into the Complaints Register. The ESSO will promptly investigate and review environmental and social complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs. They are received, with the action taken by the ESSO on complains thereof. 44. Prevention of ❖ Contractor should strictly follow necessary slope protection Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant landslides measures such as gabion walls, retaining walls, soil nailing etc... as Cost Engineer NBRO per the designs given in the Contract documents and any other measures instructed by the Engineer. ❖ Contractor should incorporate proper drainage network to reduce flow of water in to vulnerable slopes using interceptor drains, trench drains etc... and to drain off water collected within the soil mass of the slopes using perforated pipes and diverting to nearby existing channel during intense rains ❖ Contractor should not unnecessarily disturb steep slopes which can result landslides and prior approval should be obtained from Engineer and NBRO if directed by the Engineer if contractor needs additional cutting or filling. ❖ It is necessary to monitor the possible locations of landslides during construction phase in close coordination with NBRO especially where cuts and fills are to be practiced and if found general public including road users and residents should be kept away from these sites especially during intense rainfalls 45. Prevention of Sexual ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant exploitation, child of contract workers (including subcontractors) with age verification Cost Engineer trafficking and child to avoid child labor. labour ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting 482 mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education POST CONSTRUCTION 46. Clearing/Closure of ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant Construction engineer. Cost EngineerPRDA Site/Labor Camps ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ Rehabilitation of quarry / borrow pits are to be a safe and secure area ❖ quarry / borrow pits can be backfilled with construction waste ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ Agreements made with the particular land owners should be terminated and relevant documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. ❖ All solid waste will be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured will be left behind on site once the contractor demobilizes. 47. Environmental ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge Engineering Contractor RDA/Consultant Engineer, Enhancement/ treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed Cost PRDA design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Landscaping Documents. ❖ The Contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this ESMP. 48. Road furnishing on ❖ The Contractor will ensure that all safety signage and indicative Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant safety. road markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design Cost EngineerPRDA prior to demobilization. 49. Hydrology and ❖ Rooting maintenance, repairing, removal of sediments and rubbish Engineering Contractor, PRDA PRDA, RDA/Consultant drainage to avoid drainage congestions and obstructions to storm water flow Cost Engineer 50. Replanting of trees ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and Engineering Contractor PRDA, RDA/Consultant monitoring done at least for a period of three years Cost Engineer 483 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Date Stakeholder Gender Views raised consulted 12.03.2021 GramaNiladari - Male • The lands along the road are under 99-year lease Dehenakanda estate lands. • Majority of people are Indian Tamil, and they work in estates as laborers. • There are farmer organizations operating in the area. 11.03.2021 Shop Owner Female • There are five buses working on this road. • People use this road to go to Bambarakanda and Dehenakanda areas. • There are tea factories and waterfalls in the area. Therefore, people visit the area for trading and recreational activities. 11.03.2021 Estate laborer Female • Work in the tea estate and work for 8 hours. • Paid daily for our work. 11.03.2021 Shop Owner Male • Many people work in tea estates. • Have deeds for our lands. • Its good to develop the road. 484 2.13. ESMP of SR 13 - Iddamalgoda Sunderland via Moragala Road 485 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 13 - Iddamalgoda Sunderland via Moragala Road (3.8km) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Draft Final Report June 2021 486 Background Iddamalgoda Sunderland via Moragala Road Road length: 3.80km Coordinates: Starting Point: 6° 51.646'N, 80° 15.268'E End Point: 6° 52.276'N, 80° 14.009'E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Eheliyagoda EE Division: Rathnapura GN Divisions: Ganegoda, Bulugahapitiya, Pelpitiya, Moragala 1. Introduction The Iddamalgoda Sunderland via Moragala Road starts from Colombo – Rathnapura – Wellawaya - Batticaloa Road (A004) and provides access to Karandana Road. This road is under the custody of the Provincial Road Development Authority (PRDA), Sabaragamuwa. The existing average right of way (RoW) of the road is around 5m and the average carriageway is 2.5m. The surface of the road is damaged macadam. Iddamalgoda Sunderland via Moragala Road has an undulating terrain and the elevation varies between 34 -134m MSL. People reported that drainage of storm water is an issue at the starting point of the road. Road section does not fall within or adjacent to any protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 3.8km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. The proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3.2m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and drains as required. The estimated construction period of the road is six (6) months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e., RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases, there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, the Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average right of way (RoW) of the Iddamalgoda Sunderland via Moragala road is around 5m and the average carriageway is 2.5m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The PRDA (Sabaragamuwa) will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for 487 drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, a representative from PRDA (Sabaragamuwa) will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits People expressed the need for road improvement since the road has not been rehabilitated for a long period. There are rubber, paddy and tea cultivations along the road. The road development will facilitate travel convenience for the residents as well as the transportation of their agricultural produce. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021, and to collect all available information and take photographs of the road (see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic maps and secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). The staff staff of the Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 4 for the persons consulted). The technical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Iddamalgoda Sunderland via Moragala will have a majority of reversible, small-medium scale environmental and social impacts. The main social impact will be possible economic displacement to the lottery stall located within the existing ROW. The other impacts are temporary diervsion of streams, water quality impacts, flood risks, temporary loss of access to residents, common properties and the impact of dust, noise and vibration. These impacts are specifically limited to the civil works phase of the project that can be managed by site specific mitigation measures and preparation of ARAP, this sub-project therefore can be classified as Moderate Risk. Therefore an Environmental and Social Mangement Plan (ESMP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the impacts likely to be occured. 488 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements: There are about 64 households and 4 small shops located on either side of the road. The population is around 260. A majority of the population is Sinhalese. Indian Tamil and Muslim families are also living in some sections of the road. By religion, they are Buddhists, Hindus and Islamic. ▪ Land ownership: There is a lottery stall located within the existing RoW at the starting point (RHS) of the road. However, this will not be affected by the proposed development and the civil works (see Annex 3 for details of this lottery stall). Apart from that land is owned by titleholders, permit holders and people living on estate lands located beside the road. Livelihoods:There are rubber, paddy, tea cultivations and home gardens along the road. Indian Tamil people are engaged in day today labour activities on rubber estates. Some people work in garment factories. Self-employment and government sector jobs are other sources of livelihoods. Local organisations: There are community based organisations such as Rural Development Society, Farmers’ Society, Elders’ Society and Samurdhi societies. ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There’s a Buddha shrine at the end of the road and it is within the existing RoW (Table 1). Vibration levels generated by civil works can potentially damage the shrine. Therefore, specific vibration standards will be introduced to this particular location to prevent such damages. Also, a temporary access with proper barricading will be provided along the edge of the RoW during the construction period. Table 1: Community infrastructure and resources: Community Location Change Road Distance infrastructure & side from resources carriageway Buddha Shrine 6°51'30.29"N 80°14'20.70"E 0+000km RHS 2.6m ▪ On-going development projects: None ▪ Visitors to the area: Traders come to the village for commercial purposes connected with rubber, paddy, tea plantations and home gardens. 489 7.2 Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical construction  Culverts will be work? reconstructed, and drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or rehabilitation of  The road surface existing facilities? will be upgraded with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to loss of housing,  Proposed other assets, resource use or incomes? rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the site chosen for this work free from encumbrances and  This road is in possession of the Ministry/ or relevant government currently under the agency? custody of PRDA (Sabaragamuwa). Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the ownership status and current usage of land known?  The RoW is owned by PRDA (Sabaragamuwa). The current usage of the land is road. There is also a lottery stall located 490 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts within the existing RoW. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other fixed assets  through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or encroachers)  There is a lottery present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely stall located within to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? the existing RoW. (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other Refer Appendix 3 encumbrances? for details. Will there be any permanent or temporary loss of incomes  and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those affected by the  There is one lottery project? If Yes, approximately how many? stall within the existing RoW However, it will not be affected. Refer Annexure 3 for details. Any of these people poor, indigenous or vulnerable to  poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities, services or natural  resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose potential  During the safety risks to local communities, commuters or pedestrians construction phase, in the project area? there can be safety issues to local communities, commuters or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be affected through  land-use related changes? 491 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Is the project area located near schools, clinics, hospitals,  There’s a Buddha places of worship? shrine at the end point of the road as shown in Table 1. Are there any GBV prevention and response actors (NGOs,  Project area comes government notified shelter homes, police stations, etc.) in under the project area of influence? Eheliyagoda Police station which is 1km from the project site. Further, “MithuruPiyasa” 13 center is located in Ratnapura hospital. Is the project site in a populated area and/or with high  vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location?  Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the sub-project, with  Both skilled and what skill set, and for what period? unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. Approximately 15 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the local workforce?  Priority will be given to secure labor from the local community. There is possibility of employing 13 Mithuru Piyasa is a center established by Ministry of Health in main hospitals to support survivors of GBV. 492 Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will there be workers brought in from outside the project  outside labor if area? local labor is not sufficient. Will the project require accommodation or service amenities  Accommodation to support the workforce during construction? facilities to be provided if labor is brought from outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar socio-  economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local community, are there  any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project area The total number of labor required for the project is approximately15. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 493 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: Iddamalgoda Sunderland via Moragala Road (SR. 13) Location: District: Rathnapura DS Division: Eheliyagoda Road Length: 3.8 km SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site  - Protected Area  - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity  B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas;  disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology  (e.g.sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  No permanent alteration of waterways crossed by roads, resulting in waterways. increased sediment in streams affected by increased soil erosion at construction site? However waterways will be temporary altered for construction of new culvert at 3.06km and rehabilitation of culverts at 0.24 and 0.39km and they will be restored to its original condition once the requirement is over. Site specific mitigation measures such as silt traps, silt fences will be applied to minimize soil erosion at above streams. 494 - Deterioration of surface water quality due to  Site specific soil conservation silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- measures shall be practiced in based camps and chemicals used in order to minimize impacts due construction? to soil erosion at water bodies above mentioned. Labor from the host community shall be secured to the maximum possible so that requirement of labor camps will be minimum. Worker camps if required shall be established with the approval from the local authority and their recommendations shall be implemented to minimize impacts. - Increased local air pollution due to rock  Regular sprinkling of water to crushing, cutting and filling works, and suppress dust and avoiding chemicals from asphalt processing? using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  Blasting is not necessary. civil works? Noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works will be managed within the particular standards. Especial attention will be paid to the road section around 0.0 – 1.0km, 1.8km and 2.1km where houses are located at the edge of the road. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of  people - Other social concerns relating to  Around 0.0 – 1.0km, 1.8km inconveniences in living conditions in the and 2.1km, water will be project areas that may trigger cases of upper sprinkled to dry surfaces respiratory problems and stress? suppress dust. Air quality, noise and vibration levels will be maintained below particular standards in order to minimize these impacts. 495 - Hazardous driving conditions where  construction interferes with pre-existing roads? - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in  Location of labor camps only construction camps and work sites, and at approved sites and possible transmission of communicable continues labor supervision diseases from workers to local populations? shall minimize these impacts. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for  mosquito vectors of disease? - Accident risks associated with increased  Implementation of a proper vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of traffic management plan toxic materials and loss of life? during the construction period will minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lamps and PPE for laborers will mitigate these impacts. Regular maintenance and keeping construction vehicles up to the relevant standards will mitigate accidental spills of toxic materials. - Increased noise and air pollution resulting  from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil,  grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road Appendix 3 - Information on Encroachers/squatters within the RoW 496 Appendix 1 - Photographs of Iddamalgoda Sunderland via Moragala Figure 1: Starting point of the road Figure 2: Road section along settlements (0.0 – 1.0km) 497 Figure 3: Road along the rubber estate Figure 4: End point of the road 498 Appendix 2 – Location Map 499 500 Appendix 3 - Information on Encroachers/squatters within the RoW Photo Coordinate Distance to the Description Impact and mitigation carriageway 6°52'16.45"N 2.4m from the edge of Owner of the lottery The lottery stall is located the existing carriage stall is Mr. at the edge of the RoW 80°14'0.56"E way at 0.000km. Chaminda which is 5m. The Deshapriya. His improvement to the road monthly income is include 3.2m carriageway, about Rs. 20,000. 0.5m shoulder (both sides) This is his only and drains as required. income source. Therefore, the lottery stall There are 02 family will not be affected. members in his However, there will be family. He is doing temporary impacts such as this business in the dust, noise and vibration location for 15 years. during construction. These temporary impacts will be mitigated through regular sprinkling of water and by managing noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works within the particular standards. 501 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Iddamalgoda Sunderland via Moragala Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Moderate Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used The Buddha Shrine and the shed provided for the three wheeler taxi park located at the right hand side of the starting point of the road should not be affected. Therefore it is recommended to revise the cross section (if required) of the starting point accordingly. A lottery stall is located at the edge of the ROW at Right side of • ARAP will provide the starting point. If the lottery stall needs to be relocated, guidance for relocation. consult social experts of the project prior to final design. Along the 1km, ROW of the road is restricted by the houses located on either side. Therefore, necessary design modifications can be used to utilize the available ROW effectively. For example, it is recommended to use “L” drains or to use cover slabs if lined drains are to be introduced for this section. It is recommended to recheck the design on ground not to affect any private land or structures especially around 0.0 - 1km, 2.2 – 2.2km and along the road. In case of any occurrence of need of private land strips for safety improvements, consult social experts of the project prior to final design. Erosion control mats or brush barriers should be constructed ❖ Annex III along the canal which flow along the road from 0.0 – 0.3km ❖ Section 23 of ESMP in order to control sedimentation of the canal. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made Project Director – IRCDP, to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 502 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Rehabilitation of Iddamalgoda Sunderland via Moragala Road (SR13) Activities and Protection and preventive measures Mitigation Responsibility Associated Impacts cost Implementation Monitoring PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PREPERATION 1. Finalization of the ❖ Contractor shall prepare detailed Environmental Method Engineering Contractor RDA/PMU/PIU/ Engineer Environmental Statement (EMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and Cost Method Statement on manner in which the ESMP is to be implemented. ESMP ❖ It is required from the contractor to prepare the EMS for each implementation work site, if work will be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. ❖ The EMS shall be updated regularly and submit for the Engineers review and approval. 2. Tree Removal As per the preliminary studies removal of road side trees along this road Engineering Contractor RDA/PMU/PIU/ Engineer was not found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a Cost provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary during the construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users in compatible with the designs yet to be completed. In such cases, ❖ The Engineer shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees, including those of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance via change of design and alignment. ❖ The technical justification for the trees that will be required to be removed will be documented accordingly. ❖ The following steps are to be followed if trees are identified for removal during the rehabilitation of the road. o Identify and document the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type o Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Divisional Secretariat (Eheliyagoda). Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times of the number of trees cut using grown up saplings (having at least 3ft height) should be carried out in the project area. o If road side space for replanting is not available, other possible locations such as schools, temples, public areas will be explored with the help of DoF, DS and CBOs of the area o The contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the Central Environmental Authority, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. 503 o Removed trees of economic value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. o Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation. Any leftover of trees shall be removed and disposed in approved manner. 3. Labor and Labor ❖ The contractor should give priority to hire labor from the Engineering Contractor RDA/PMU/PIU/ Engineer Camps, Construction surrounding areas to avoid the need for labor camps. Cost Camps, temporary ❖ If labor camps are required to house migrant workers, they office and other should be placed well away from settlements or sensitive temporary facilities receptors, water bodies and boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and preferably located on land which is not productive (barren/waste lands presently). If these are not possible, private lands maybe taken on lease as standard practice. The location, layout and basic facility provision of the labor camp must be submitted to Engineer prior to their construction. ❖ The construction of the labor camp will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer and then from the relevant local authority. ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. ❖ Adequate measures should be provided for proper drainage facilities to the labour camps and to prevent breeding of mosquitoes, flies and other vector borne diseases. ❖ The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Provision of proper sanitary facilities to the labour camps and offices including water, urinals, toilets, bathing facilities, mosquito nets with adequate capacity of septic tanks and soak pits. ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with concurrence from the Local Public Health Inspector (PHI) ❖ Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in acceptable manner. The solid waste shall be handed over to the waste collecting system of the Local Authority (LA) of the area (if any) and wastewater should be disposed in an environmentally acceptable manner (meeting the desired water quality standards) with the approval of the Engineer. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. 504 ❖ Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first aid and firefighting equipment shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. ❖ All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible ❖ Provision of paved area for unloading and storage of fuel oil, lubricant oil, away from storm water drainage and a provision of roof where appropriate to avoid interception with the rain ❖ Labor camp sites after use should be cleared and the site should be reinstated to previous condition at the close of the construction work. 4. Material Sourcing ❖ The contractor is required to ensure that sand, aggregates and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant other quarry material is sourced from sources which are operated Cost Engineer, CEA,GSMB with a valid license. ❖ The contractor is required to maintain the necessary licenses and environmental clearances from GSMB and CEA for all borrow and quarry material they are sourcing –including soil, fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. ❖ Sourcing of any material from protected areas and/or designated natural areas, including tank beds, are strictly prohibited. ❖ If the contractor uses a non-commercial borrow/quarry sites, the sites should be remediated accordingly once material sourcing has been completed. ❖ The contractor should submit in writing all the relevant numbers and relevant details of all pre-requisite licenses etc. and report of their status accordingly to the Engineer. 5. Water for ❖ The contractor should arrange adequate supply of water for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Construction activities project purpose throughout the construction period from a source Cost Engineer agreed upon with the engineer. ❖ Water may not be obtained for project purposes, including for labor camps, from public or community water supply schemes without a prior approval from the relevant authority. Extraction of water from ground water or surface water bodies without the permission from Engineer and the relevant authority (Water Resources Board, NWS&DB, Department of Irrigation, CBO) is not allowed. ❖ Permission for the extraction of water should be obtained prior to the commencement of the project, from the relevant authority. 505 6. Work Site for ❖ The contractor should identify an area to store construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction materials materials and equipment at a site which should be approved by Cost Engineer the engineer. ❖ Storage yards cannot be located in community areas, such as playgrounds, close to water ways, cause access issues to locals or forested areas that require clearing. ❖ Parking, repairing vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be done stationed only at the work site and/or in any other designated areas by the engineer. ❖ The contractor should provide instruction and advice should be given to drivers and operators (both companies owned and hired) to park vehicles and store equipment at the work site or designated areas by the engineer. 7. Information ❖ Discussions should be conducted with the residents and other Engineering Contractor/ PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Disclosure among stakeholders who reside along the corridor of the road; Cost Engineer Stakeholders o Residents have to be briefed of the project, purpose and design and outcomes and project’s grievance redress mechanism via a documented community consultation session o These sessions need to be conducted in both Sinhalese and Tamil languages, given the ethnic composition of the project area. o This should be done immediately once the contractor is mobilized. o The contractor should take note of all impacts, especially access issues and safety hazards that will be of concern to the residents and take necessary measures as stipulated in the ESMP to mitigate them. ❖ The contractor will maintain a log of any grievances/complains and actions taken to resolve them. ❖ In case of any complaint referring to GN and DS level GRM, the contractor should have the copy of the minutes of such decisions. ❖ A copy of the ESMP should be available at all times at the project supervision office on site. 8. Selection of ❖ Efforts shall be taken to minimize use of temporary land for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant temporary use lands construction activities Cost Engineer ❖ Selection of temporary lands with considering of social and environmental background adhering to laws and regulations in the country ❖ Approval for the temporary use lands shall be obtained from Engineer and need to sign agreement with the land owners ❖ The land should be handed over to the owner with a written concurrence once the use is over. 506 9. Shifting of public Based on the preliminary studies utilities observed along the road are Engineering Contractor/Service PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant utilities not necessary to be removed. However, it is worthwhile to include a Cost providers Engineer, CEB,NW&DB, provision to relocate the utilities in case it is necessary in the design SLT stage to perfect the work. In such case, ❖ Proper utility survey shall be carried out in order to identify the effected utilities and the exact locations ❖ Consent and action shall be obtained from relevant service providers (CEB, NWS&DB and SLT) to minimize time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Approval shall be obtained from DOI for any proposed construction works on irrigation canals ❖ Advance notice to the public in all local languages about time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators for the shifting/reestablishment of utilities to minimize accidental damage and functional purposes ❖ Special attention shall be taken to provide relevant services to the public without long delay ❖ Water and other utilities shall be provided to the public if long delay to re-establish services with the instruction of PIU 10. Hydrology and ❖ Design of new culverts and other drainage structures in Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant drainage consultation and recommendations of the Irrigation and cost Engineer, DoI Provincial Irrigation Department and Department of Agrarian Development ❖ Temporary diversion of water ways during construction (if required) should be ensured that no obstruction to natural water flow (E.g: Canal flows along the edge of the road from 0.0 – 0.3km) ❖ Construction work affecting water bodies should be prevented and work should be scheduled during the dry season ❖ Excavation of beds of any streams, irrigation systems, and other water resources shall be avoided by the contractor ❖ Contractor shall not divert, close, block existing canals and streams in a manner that adversely affect downstream intakes 11. Identification of ❖ Prior identification of erodible and landslide prone areas in Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant erodible and landslide proper consultation with National Building Research cost Engineer, NBRO prone areas Organisation (NBRO. ❖ Existing slopes should not be disturbed to the extent possible ❖ Incorporate the recommendations and guidelines of the NBRO to the road designing. 507 12. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant design requirements, to improve safety including realignment of Engineer bends, to avoid bottle necks or construction of cross drainages, lead-away in the locations where required. ❖ All effort will be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Grama Niladari and/or Divisional Secretariat. ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 13. Small shops located ❖ In case the lottery stall at the starting point is temporarily PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant within the existing affected by construction work, the preparation of the ARAP and Engineer, Sabaragamuwa ROW (Preparation obtaining WB approval is required prior to the commencement of PRDA and Implementation civil works. of ARAP) ❖ The civil work should commence only after the relocation of the lottery stall to an alternate location, and if necessary after paying due compensation. ❖ The procedure to be followed in this regard will be included in the ARAP and contractor should assist the PMU for implementation of the ARAP. 14. Land Acquisition (if ❖ Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Land PIU/PMU of RDA RDA, Sabaragamuwa PRDA required) Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project Acquisition to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land cost acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 15. Identifying locations ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant to provide temporary blocked for construction. Cost of RDA Engineer access ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access Contractor of residents and business places expected to be damaged during construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. CONSTRUCTION PHASE 16. Clearing of road ❖ During site clearance activities, removal of vegetation and debris Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant shoulders and must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Cost Engineer Removal and Disposal 508 of construction debris ❖ In places where the road RoW is not clearly demarcated, extra and excavated care need to be taken, not to damage crops and trees in private materials lands. ❖ During the site clearance and disposal of debris, contractor will take full care to ensure that public or private properties are not damaged / affected and that the traffic is not interrupted ❖ The contractor shall identify the sites for disposal of material cleared. ❖ Plants, shrubs and other vegetation cleared should not be burned on site. ❖ Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and water bodies o Avoid disposal on productive/agricultural land. o should be located with the consensus of the local community , in consultation with the Engineer and shall be approved by the LA, Pradeshiya Sabha, o Minimize the construction debris/excavated materials as much as possible by balancing the cut and fill requirements. ❖ The contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites. ❖ Debris, residual spoil and dismantled and demolished structures should not be sited to the productive/agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive locations such as forest lands, water bodies. 17. Protection of topsoil ❖ Topsoil of the agricultural areas and any other productive areas Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant where it has to be removed for the purpose of this project shall be Cost Engineer stripped to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m, as directed by the Engineer. ❖ If the contractor is in any doubt on whether to conserve the topsoil or not for any given area, he shall obtain the direction from the Engineer in writing ❖ Removed topsoil could be used as a productive soil when replanting trees and during turfing. ❖ Stockpiled topsoil must be returned to cover the areas where the topsoil has been removed due to project activities. Residual topsoil must be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren areas 509 as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm – 150mm. ❖ Topsoil thus stockpiled for reuse shall not be surcharged or overburdened. ❖ As far as possible multiple handling of topsoil stockpiles should be kept to a minimum. 18. Protection of Ground ❖ Construction vehicle, machinery and equipment shall be used and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cover and Vegetation stationed only in the areas of work and in any other area Cost Engineer designated/ approved by the Engineer. ❖ Entry and exit of construction vehicles and machinery should be restricted to particular points as directed by the engineer ❖ Contractor should provide necessary instructions to drivers, operators and other construction workers not to destroy ground vegetation cover unnecessarily. 19. Transport and ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks. Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Storage of Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and Cost Engineer construction materials done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. ❖ Loading, unloading and transport of materials shall not be inconvenient to the road side community or road users ❖ Selection of sites for stock piling with the approval of Engineer away from environment and public sensitive locations ❖ Storage of fuel, lubricant and chemicals use for the construction activities on paved surface without contamination to the environment and storm water runoff ❖ Approval shall be taken prior to use of local roads from relevant authorities and need to maintenance during the use by the Contractor 20. Emission of Dust ❖ In order to minimize the levels of airborne dust all construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material/debris should be stored as per the instructions provided Cost Engineer above No.19. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas, material extraction sites, processing plants and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least 510 four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Special attention should be paid to the houses located adjoining to the ROW from 0.0 to 1km and around 2.1 – 2.2km. ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Erection of dust barriers to the public, religious and other socially important locations ❖ Metal quarries, crushers and all the plants should be located at least 500m form the public sensitive and residential areas ❖ Establishment of tire washing facility for the plants, yards or any other sites which causing to bring mud particles with the vehicles. 21. Management of Self ❖ In the event the contractor will use a self-operated borrow site Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA, /Consultant Operated Borrow o Contractor shall comply with the environmental Cost Engineer CEA, GSMB Sites requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA, GSMB and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. o Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the Engineer o No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under FFPO and FO and within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations o Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license (Industrial Mining License (IML)) from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the Engineer. o All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the GSMG, CEA and the respective local authority (Refer Annex II for guidelines). o Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. o Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits. 22. Quarry Operations ❖ In the event the contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA, /Consultant and Management of sites available in the project area Cost Engineer CEA,GSMB 511 Self Operated Quarry ❖ They should be approved by CEA with valid EPL (Environment Sites Protection Licenses) and GSMB with valid IML; ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO and not within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractors operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 23. Control of ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Sedimentation and drainage paths are not blocked. Cost Engineer Soil Erosion ❖ Drainage paths associated with irrigation structures should be improved / erected to drain rainwater properly. ❖ Silt traps will be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways where necessary along the road corridor (E.g: along the canal from 0.0 to 0.3km). ❖ Erosion control mats or brush barriers should be constructed along the canal from 0.0 – 0.3km in order to control sedimentation of the canal (Please refer Annex III for details). ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be removed from the construction sites as soon as possible. Until removal, these soil dumps should be covered with thick polythene sheets. ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be placed at least 200m away from all water bodies. ❖ Top soil shall be prevented to use for tree planting and turfing activities. ❖ In hilly terrain and areas with slopes; o Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. o These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. 512 o During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ Construction activities: excavation and earth work around vulnerable area for soil erosion mainly restricted to the dry periods and removal of green cover vegetation shall be minimized. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. o Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. o All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment will be made for their implementation. ❖ Refer Annex III 24. Noise from vehicles, ❖ Noise generating work should be limited to daytime (6:00AM to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA, /Consultant machinery and 6:00PM). No work that generates excessive noise should be Cost Engineer CEA equipment carried out during night hours where in close proximity to public sensitive receptors (temples, hospitals) and residential areas (from 6:00PM to 6:00AM on the following day). ❖ Any vulnerable parties for high noise impact residing along the road especially within residential areas within 0.0 – 1km and 2.1 – 2.2km should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implanted to minimize the impact. ❖ All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. For all construction activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ All equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet 513 noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that will be used in construction on site, for transport and for plants (crushers, asphalt, concrete and batching plants). ❖ Ideally noise generating work should not be carried out during public holidays and religious days. Special care should be taken as there is a temple nearby. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of nighttime resident laborers should be minimized. 25. Vehicular noise ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant pollution at residential permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are Cost Engineer / sensitive receptors not in active use. ❖ The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include places of worship, schools, medical centers and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be employed. ❖ Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 26. Impacts due to ❖ Contractor shall take special care at the starting point of the road Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Vibration to protect the Buddha shrine located on Right Side as agreed with Cost Engineer, GSMB the Engineer and the caretakers of the shrine. . ❖ Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction works do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to vibration (E.g: houses along 0.0 - 1km and 2.1 – 2.2.km). ❖ Any vulnerable parties for vibration impact residing along the road especially within residential areas within 0.0 – 1km and 2.1 – 2.2km should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implanted to minimize the impact. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, compaction, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. 514 ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damage occurred to third party property/ies as a result of his activity as agreed with the affected party and the Engineer ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Blasting shall be carried out only with permission of the Engineer and approval from GSMB 27. Pollution of Soil and ❖ The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA, /Consultant Water via Fuel and locations, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and Cost Engineer CEA Lubricants equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers, at least 200m away, water ways and water bodies. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ All vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be located and operated as per the conditions and /or guidelines stipulated under the EPL issued by CEA. Wastewater shall not be disposed without meeting the disposal standards specified under the NEA. Wastewater from vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be cleared of oil and grease and other contaminants to meet the relevant standards before discharging to the environment. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed of in accordance with standards set under the NEA. ❖ Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the standards specified under NEA and guidelines of CEA or any other relevant laws. 28. Public Safety ❖ At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant passage for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock. Cost Engineer 515 ❖ Work that affects the use of existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ The construction corridor should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the site daily basis. (Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility shall be procured where deemed necessary) ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The contractor should obtain a Third-party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All construction vehicles should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. ❖ Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. ❖ Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road. 29. Safety of Workers ❖ Contractor shall comply with the requirements for safety of the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant workers as per the ILO Convention No. 62 and Safety & Health Cost Engineer Regulations of the Factory Ordinance of Sri Lanka to the extent that those are applicable to this contract. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety measures at site. ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers Employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. 516 ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the contractor shall maintain in stock at the site office, gloves, earmuffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. ❖ All workers should be made aware about Workers GRM and they should be facilitated to approach relevant GRCs as and when required. ❖ First aid facilities and nursing staff to be provided at work places ❖ Provision of adequate transport facilities for moving injured persons to the nearest hospital ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature checks, not allowing large gatherings…etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. 30. Prevention of ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant accidents vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes Cost Engineer during construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should comply with the Road Safety Manual of RDA. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. ❖ Night time illumination should be in place at every location where the road is narrow, diverted and structures are repaired and any other places where the PIU recommends to do so ❖ Monitor and record road crashes during construction and maintenance stages and take appropriate remedial actions 31. Operation of labor ❖ Locations selected for labour camps should be approved by Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant camps engineer and comply with guidelines/ recommendations issued Cost Engineer, CEA, LA, DoF by the CEA/Local Authority (LA). Construction of labourer’s camps shall not be located within 200m from waterways, within an area coming under DoF, and near to any other environment and social sensitive locations 517 ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly Emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 32. Management of the ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant spread of Covid-19 or pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Cost Engineer MoH handling sudden Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere Pandemic outbreaks to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 33. Prevention of Vector ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Borne Diseases mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store Cost Engineer, MoH buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities 518 ❖ Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 34. Gender issues ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant including Gender base staff including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and Cost Engineer violence other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labour camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfortability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated into the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 35. Issues due to labor ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant influx alter existing levels of communicable diseases including Cost Engineer, MoH respiratory problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) ❖ Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct ❖ Informing workers about national laws ❖ Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract ❖ Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) ❖ Cooperation with law enforcement agencies ❖ Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. 519 ❖ A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. ❖ The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 36. Traffic Management ❖ Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan with the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant respective authorities to minimize inconvenience to road users as Cost Engineer, Traffic Police well as prevent road accidents and implement it. ❖ Road signs and trained flagmen should be used to divert traffic as per the required traffic management measures. ❖ Clear instructions should be given if detours are used. ❖ Also, any pits should be enclosed to prevent pedestrians or vehicles falling into them ❖ Improvement of the road surface and width will result in an increase of both the number of vehicles and the vehicle operating speeds. ❖ Therefore, after the construction is completed the contractor should erect relevant road signs and road markings to guide the drivers to ensure the safety of the vehicles and pedestrians 37. Loss of Access due to ❖ Temporary access will be provided when permanent access is Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction blocked for construction. Cost Engineer ❖ When construction work is in progress in one side, the other side will be opened for traffic & properly ❖ At the end of each day, debris that blocked access path will be cleared away under the supervision of the Engineer. 38. Protection of Physical ❖ If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cultural Resources trace the contractor will ensure that protective fencing as agreed Cost Engineer (PCRs) close to the with the community and or head of the physical cultural resource Site. (ie temple, mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. ❖ If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and will take all requisite measures to ensure so. ❖ The contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. ❖ Labors will be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. 520 ❖ Unless agreed with the community the contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 39. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in a manner that the destruction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Flora to the flora and their habitats is minimized. Cost Engineer • Trees and vegetation shall be felled / removed only if that impinges directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. In all such cases contractor shall take prior approval from the Engineer. • Contractor shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance. • If such action is unavoidable the Engineer shall be informed in advance and carry out public consultation and report on the same should be submitted to the Engineer. • Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the CEA/DS, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. • Removed trees of significant value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. Documentation on the process should be shared with the engineer and maintained by the contractor. • The contractor shall plant at least 3 good specimens of native trees over 5-year-old root-balled or having at least 3ft height suitable for the location as identified by the Engineer. The planting should take place in public land suitable for the purpose • The contractor shall build hardy structures around the trees for protection. • The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the well-being of the trees/plants until the end of the contract 40. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in such a manner that the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Fauna destruction or disruption to the fauna and their habitats is Cost Engineer minimal. • Construction workers shall be instructed to protect fauna including wild animals and aquatic life as well as their habitats. Hunting, poaching and unauthorized fishing by project workers is not allowed. • No solid or liquid waste should be dumped into natural habitats. 41. Prevention of the ❖ There is a possibility of introducing / spreading of invasive Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Spread of Invasive species during material transportation and disposing cleared Cost Engineer Plant Species vegetation from one site to another, thus the following measures are to be undertaken. 521 ❖ Close monitoring of transportation, storage of borrowing material for the spread of any invasive species must be done. • Vehicles should be covered during transportation of cleared vegetation to and from the construction site. • Borrow material to be brought from properly identified borrow pits and quarry sites, the sites should be inspected in order to ensure that no invasive plant species are being carried with the borrow material. • Washing the vehicles should be conducted periodically to prevent carrying any invasive species • The construction site should be inspected periodically to ensure that no invasive species are establishing themselves at the site. 42. Chance find • All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant procedures for PCRs other remains or things of geological or archaeological interest Cost Engineer and Archeological discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government Property and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. • The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. • The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 43. Surface Drainage and ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which will Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Possible Water discharge water to existing storm water drainage networks Cost Engineer Stagnation ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sandbag barriers etc. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to cutting, excavation and other activities 44. Handling Social and ❖ The Contractor shall appoint a person responsible for community Environmental Issues liaison and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ during Construction social related matters (Environment and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO)). All public complaints will be entered into the Complaints Register. The Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer will promptly investigate and review environmental complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. 522 ❖ A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs. They are received, with the action taken by the ESSO on complains thereof. 45. Prevention of ❖ Contractor should strictly follow necessary slope protection Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA, /Consultant landslides measures such as gabion walls, retaining walls, soil nailing etc... Cost Engineer NBRO as per the designs given in the Contract documents and any other measures instructed by the Engineer. ❖ Contractor should incorporate proper drainage network to reduce flow of water in to vulnerable slopes using interceptor drains, trench drains etc... and to drain off water collected within the soil mass of the slopes using perforated pipes and diverting to nearby existing channel during intense rains ❖ Contractor should not unnecessarily disturb steep slopes which can result landslides and prior approval should be obtained from Engineer and NBRO if directed by the Engineer if contractor needs additional cutting or filling. ❖ It is necessary to monitor the possible locations of landslides during construction phase in close coordination with NBRO especially where cuts and fills are to be practiced and if found general public including road users and residents should be kept away from these sites especially during intense rainfalls 46. Prevention of Sexual ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant exploitation, child of contract workers (including subcontractors) with age Cost Engineer trafficking and child verification to avoid child labor. labour ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education POST CONSTRUCTION 47. Clearing/Closure of ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineering Contractor RDA, /Consultant Engineer Construction engineer. Cost PRDA Site/Labor Camps ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches 523 filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ All solid waste will be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured will be left behind on site once the contractor demobilizes. 48. Environmental ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge Engineering Contractor RDA/Consultant Engineer, Enhancement/ treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed Cost PRDA Landscaping design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Documents. ❖ The Contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this ESMP. 49. Road furnishing on ❖ The Contractor will ensure that all safety signage and indicative Engineering Contractor RDA, /Consultant Engineer safety. road markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design Cost PRDA prior to demobilization. 50. Hydrology and ❖ Routine maintenance, repairing, removal of sediments and rubbish Engineering Contractor, PRDA PRDA, RDA/Consultant drainage to avoid drainage congestions and obstructions to storm water flow Cost Engineer 51. Replanting of trees ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and Engineering Contractor PRDA, RDA/Consultant monitoring done at least for a period of three years Cost Engineer 52. Commercial units ❖ PMU will carry out consultations with owners of affected PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant located within the shops and discuss about their permanent relocation. Engineer existing ROW (Post ❖ The shop owners will be linked with relevant local authorities monitoring of ARAP) to (if necessary) for further assistance. 524 Stakeholder consultation notes Refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Provided Type of Number of Stakeholder Participants (M/F) 12.03.2021 Grama Niladari - Male • People live in this GN division Bulugahapitiya belong to Tamil ethnic community. • People engage in wage labor and self-employment. 12.03.2021 Grama Niladari - Male • Majority people in this GN division Ganegoda are Sinhalese. • People also work in garment factories and government institutions. 11.03.2021 Road user Male • This road needs to be developed. • The road was not developed for a long time and now it’s in dilapidated condition. 525 2.14. ESMP of SR 15 - Paper mill road from Kubugoda Ara junction to Thalawa road Road 526 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) of SR 15– Paper mill road from Kubugoda Ara junction to Thalawa road Road (4.15km) Draft Final Report June 2021 527 Background Paper Mill Road from KubugodaAra Junction to Thalawa Road Road length: 4.15km Coordinates: Starting Point 6°18'7.55"N,80°49'45.43"E End Point 6°16'54.54"N, 80°51'30.70"E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya EE Division: Embilipitiya GN Divisions: KumbugodaAra, Thorakolayaya, Halmilketiya and Hingura 1. Introduction The Paper Mill Road from KubugodaAra junction to Thalawa Road (4.15km) starts at Embilipitiya Middeniya Road (B-486) and provides a connection to Thalawa Daberella Higura & Middeniya road. This road is under the custody of Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha. The surface of the road is concrete and damaged macadam. The road traverses along a flat terrain where the elevation varies between 75 – 99m MSL. There is a small tank located between 3.7 to 4.1km on Left Hand Side of the road and seasonal water streams thatthe road crosses over. This road section does not fall within or adjacent to any protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 4.15 km. The surface will be rehabilitated with asphalt concrete or concrete as necessary and drainage will also be improved. Proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3.5m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and drains 450mm as required. Construction period for this road is estimated as 5 months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e.RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW., In some cases the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW., In such cases, there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, the Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road.The existing average RoW of the Paper Mill Road from KubugodaAra Junction to Thalawa Roadis around 7m and the average carriageway is 3.5m. 4. Project Implementing Agency 528 The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, a representative from EmbilipitiyaPradeshiyaSabha will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits It is important to develop this road as the surface is damaged and the road provides a link to Embilipitiya Middeniya Road (B-486). There are banana cultivations and home gardens.The road is used for transportation of these agricultural produce to the market.This road also provides acces toEmbilipitiya Industrial Zone, Peper mill and Nelna farm. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and to collect all available information and to takephotographs of the road(see Annex 1 for photographs) . Based on this information, google maps, topographic mapsand secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location), The staff of Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted). The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of the Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Paper mill road from Kubugoda Ara Junction to Thalawa Road will have a majority of reversible, small-medium scale environmental and social impacts, specifically limited to the civil works phase of the project including temporary loss of access to residents, common properties and the impact of dust, noise and vibration that can be managed by site specific mitigation measures therefore this sub-project can be classified as Moderate Risk. Therefore an Environmental and Social Mangement Plan (ESMP) is prepared for this sub- project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the likely impacts. 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements: There are about 59 households and 12 small shops located at both side of the road. The estimated population is270 persons. All of them are Sinhala Buddhists. ▪ Land ownership: There are no squatters along the road. All the lands are private and Government lands. 529 ▪ Livelihoods: Agriculture is the main source of livelihood in the project area. Banana and pepper are the main agricultural crops. Some people are engaged in public and private sector jobs as well. ▪ Local organisations: There are organisations connected with agricultural activities such as “GoviSamithi”(Farmer Organizations). ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: Details of community infrastructure and resources are provided in Table 1. During construction period, the access to them will be disturbed. In order to mitigate this impact, temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after construction activities. Table 1:Community infrastructure and resources Community Location Chainage Road Distance from the infrastructure & side RoW resources Midwife’s Office 6°18'6.33"N 80°49'46.67"E 0+100 RHS 1m Pre - school 6°18'5.18"N 80°49'48.05"E 0+110 LHS 1m Buddha shrine + 6°17'6.08"N 80°50'38.02"E 2+550 RHS 3m Bo- tree Emblipitiya 6°17'5.37"N 80°50'42.78"E 2 + 700 LHS 5m Industrial Zone ▪ On-going development projects: None ▪ Visitors to the area: People from outside come to the project area to buy agricultural produce. 7.2 Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical  Culverts will be reconstructed, and construction work? drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or  The road surface will be upgraded rehabilitation of existing facilities? with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to  Proposed rehabilitation works will loss of housing, other assets, resource use or be within the existing RoW incomes? Is the site chosen for this work free from  This road is currently under the encumbrances and in possession of the custody of Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Ministry/ or relevant government agency? Sabha( local authority). Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW 530 Is the ownership status and current usage of  Land within the RoW is owned to land known? Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha. This land is used for the road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other  fixed assets through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or  encroachers) present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or temporary loss  of incomes and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those  None of the people will be affected affected by the project? If Yes, approximately people as the development work will how many? be carried out within the existing RoW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or  vulnerable to poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities, services  or natural resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose  During the construction phase, there potential safety risks to local communities, can be safety issues to local commuters or pedestrians in the project area? communities, commuters or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be  affected through land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools,  There is a Buddha shrine and a pre- clinics, hospitals, places of worship? school in the vicinity (see Table 1) Are there any GBV prevention and response  Project area comes under the actors (NGOs, government notified shelter Embilipitiya Police station which homes, police stations, etc.) in project area of is3.12km away from the project influence? area. Is the project site in a populated area and/or  with high vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the  project location? Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the  Both skilled and unskilled workers sub-project, with what skill set, and for what will be used by the contractors. period? Approximately 20 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the local  Priority will be given to secure labor workforce? from the local community. 531 There is possibility of bringing Will there be workers brought in from outside outside labor if local labor is not the project area?  sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation or  Accommodation facilities to be service amenities to support the workforce provided if labor is brought from during construction? outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar  socio-economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local  community, are there any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected NO 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project The total number of labor required area for the project is approximately 20. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 532 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: Paper mill road from Kubugoda Ara junction to Thalawa road (SR 15) Road Length: 4.15km Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site  - Protected Area  - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity  B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas;  disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g.  sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  Permanent alteration of waterways crossed by roads, resulting in streams will not be required increased sediment in streams affected by however streams at 2.92km increased soil erosion at construction site? where new culvert is to be constructed and at culvert reconstructions; 0.48, 0.8, 1.73, 1.3, 1.87, 2.5, 3.52 and 3.73km will be temporary diverted. However water flow at these locations will be continued to downstream and restored to original condition. Soil erosion control measures such as silt traps and silt fences will be 533 applied to minimize siltation impacts. - Deterioration of surface water quality due to  Site specific soil silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- conservation measures shall based camps and chemicals used in be practiced especially at construction? streams mentioned above and along the small tank from 3.7 to 4.1km on Left Hand Side in order to minimize impacts due to soil erosion. Local labor from the host community shall be secured to the maximum possible so that requirement of labor camps will be minimum. Worker camps if required shall be established with the prior approval from the local authority and their recommendations shall be implemented to minimize impacts. - Increased local air pollution due to rock  Regular sprinkling of water crushing, cutting and filling works, and to suppress dust and avoiding chemicals from asphalt processing? using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  Blasting along the road is not civil works? necessary. All civil works shall be managed in compliance with the permissible levels of noise and vibration as specified in the national standards. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of  people - Other social concerns relating to  Regular sprinkling of water inconveniences in living conditions in the to suppress dust during the project areas that may trigger cases of upper construction phase and respiratory problems and stress? avoiding project activities during the night time will mitigate these impacts. - Hazardous driving conditions where  Speed limits shall be applied construction interferes with pre-existing and monitored for all roads? 534 construction vehicles during the construction phase. - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in  Securing of local labor as construction camps and work sites, and much as possible and possible transmission of communicable location of worker camps if diseases from workers to local populations? required only at approved sites and continues labor supervision shall minimize these impacts. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for  Wastewater and solid waste mosquito vectors of disease? shall be properly disposed complying with the relevant standards. Pockets of water stagnation shall be avoided at every construction sites. - Accident risks associated with increased  Implementation of a proper vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills traffic management plan of toxic materials and loss of life? during the construction period will minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lamps and provision of PPE for laborers will mitigate these impacts. Regular maintenance and keeping construction vehicles up to the relevant standards will mitigate accidental spills of toxic materials. - Increased noise and air pollution resulting  from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil,  grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? List of Appendixes: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road 535 Appendix 1 – Photos of Paper mill road from Kubugoda Ara junction to Thalawa road Figure 1: Starting point of the road Figure 2: Road along the home gardens 536 Figure 3: Gravel section of the road Figure 4: Acsses road of the Embilipitiya Industrial Zone located at 2.70km on LHS of the road 537 Figure 5: Buddha Shrine located at 2.55km on RHS of the road Figure 6: End point of the road 538 Appendix 2 - Location Map 539 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Paper mill road from Kubugoda Ara junction to Thalawa road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Moderate Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used It is recommended to modify alignment of the road if the • Section 10 of ESMP small tank located from 3.7 – 4.1km on left hand side is going to be affected. Permanent silt control measures should be introduced to • Annex III the small tank located at the edge of the road from 3.7 – 4.1km on left hand side. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was Project Director – IRCDP, made to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 540 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Rehabilitation of SR 15 Peper mill road from Kubugoda Ara Junction to Thalawa road Road under the Inclusive Rural Connectivity and Development Project of Sabaragamuwa Province Activities and Associated Protection and preventive measures Mitigation cost Responsibility Impacts Implementation Monitoring PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PREPARATION 1. Finalization of the ❖ Contractor shall prepare detailed Environmental Method Statement (EMS) Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Environmental Method clearly stating the approach, actions and manner in which the ESMP is to Engineer Statement on ESMP be implemented. implementation ❖ It is required from the contractor to prepare the EMS for each work site, if work will be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. ❖ The EMS shall be updated regularly and submit for the Project Engineers review. 2. Tree Removal As per the preliminary studies removal of road side trees is not found to be Engineering Cost Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to fell trees in case of RDA Engineer it is found necessary during the construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users, in compatible with the designs yet to be completed. Contractor In such cases, ❖ The Engineer shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees, including those of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance via change of design and alignment. ❖ The technical justification for the trees that will be required to be removed will be documented accordingly. ❖ The following steps are to be followed if trees are identified for removal during the rehabilitation of the road. o Identify and document the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type o Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Divisional Secretariat (Rathnapura). Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times of the number of trees cut using grown up saplings (having at least 3ft height) should be carried out in the project area. o If road side space for replanting is not available, other possible locations such as schools, temples, public areas will be explored with the help of DoF, DS and CBOs of the area 541 o The contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the Central Environmental Authority, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. o Removed trees of economic value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. o Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation. Any leftover of trees shall be removed and disposed in approved manner. 3. Labor and Labor ❖ The contractor should give priority to hiring labor from the surrounding Engineering Cost Contractor,PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Camps,Construction areas to avoid the need for labor camps. Engineer Camps, temporary office ❖ If labor camps are required to house migrant workers, they should be and other temporary placed well away from settlements or sensitive receptors, water bodies and facilities boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areasand preferably located on land which is not productive (barren/waste lands presently). If these are not possible, private lands maybe taken on lease as standard practice. The location, layout and basic facility provision of the labor camp must be submitted to Engineer of the relevant managing department prior to their construction. ❖ The construction will commence after receiving the written approval of the Engineer as well as Local Authority. ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. ❖ Provision of proper drainage facilities to the labour camps and prevent breeding of mosquitoes, flies and other vector borne diseases. ❖ The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Provision of proper sanitary facilities to the labour camps and offices including water, urinals, toilets, bathing facilities, mosquito nets with adequate capacity of septic tanks and soak pits. ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with concurrence from the Local Public Health Officer (PHI) ❖ Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in acceptable manner. The solid waste shall be handed over to the waste collecting system of the Local Authority (LA) of the area (if any) and wastewater should be disposed in an environmentally acceptable manner (meeting the desired water quality standards) with the approval of the Engineer. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. ❖ Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first aid and firefighting equipment shall be available at 542 construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. ❖ All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible ❖ Labor camp sites after use should be cleared and the site should be reinstated to previous condition at the close of the construction work. 4. Material Sourcing ❖ The contractor is required to ensure that sand, aggregates and other quarry Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material are sourced from licensed sources. Engineer, CEA,GSMB ❖ The contractor is required to maintain the necessary licenses and environmental clearances from GSMB and CEA for all borrow and quarry material they are sourcing –including soil , fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. ❖ Sourcing of any material from protected areas and/or designated natural areas, including tank beds, are strictly prohibited. ❖ If the contractor uses a non-commercial borrow/quarry sites, the sites should be remediated accordingly once material sourcing has been completed. ❖ The contractor should submit in writing all the relevant numbers and relevant details of all pre-requisite licenses etc. and report of their status accordingly to the Engineer. 5. Water for Construction ❖ The contractor should arrange adequate supply of water for the project Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant activities purpose throughout the construction period from a source agreed upon Engineer with the engineer. ❖ Water may not be obtained for project purposes, including for labor camps, from public or community water supply schemes without a prior approval from the relevant authority. Extraction of water from ground water or surface water bodies without the permission from Engineer and the relevant authority (Water Resources Board, NW&DB, Department of Irrigation, CBO) ❖ Permission for the extraction of water should be obtained prior to the commencement of the project, from the relevant authority. 6. Work Site for construction ❖ The contractor should identify an area to store construction materials and Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant materials equipment at a site which should be approved by the engineer. Engineer ❖ Storage yards cannot be located in community areas, such as playgrounds, close to water ways, cause access issues to locals or forested areas that require clearing. ❖ Parking, repairing vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be done stationed only at the work site and/or in any other designated areas by the engineer. ❖ The contractor should provide instruction and advice should be given to drivers and operators (both companies owned and hired) to park vehicles and store equipment at the work site or designated areas by the engineer. 543 7. Information Disclosure ❖ Discussions should be conducted with the residents who reside along the Engineering Cost Contractor/ PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant among Stakeholders corridor of the road; Engineer o Residents have to be briefed of the project, purpose and design and outcomes via a documented community consultation session o This should be done immediately once the contractor is mobilized. o The contractor should take note of all impacts, especially access issues and safety hazards that will be of concern to the residents and take necessary measures as stipulated in the ESMP to mitigate them. ❖ The contractor will maintain a log of any grievances/complains and actions taken to resolve them. ❖ A copy of the ESMP should be available at all times at the project supervision office on site. 8. Selection of temporary use ❖ Efforts shall be taken to minimize use of temporary land for the Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant lands construction activities Engineer ❖ Selection of temporary lands with considering of social and environmental background adhering to laws and regulations in the country ❖ Approval for the temporary use lands shall be obtained from Engineer and need to sign lease agreement with the land owners and the contractor. ❖ The land should be handed over to the owner with a written concurrence once the use is over. 9. Shifting of public utilities Based on the preliminary studies utilities observed along the road are not Engineering Cost Contractor/Service PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant necessary to be removed. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to providers Engineer CEB, NW&DB, SLT relocate the utilities in case it is necessary in the design stage to perfect the work. In such case, ❖ Proper utility survey shall be carried out in order to identify the effected utilities and the exact locations ❖ Consent and action shall be obtained from relevant service providers (CEB, NWS&DB and SLT) to minimize time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Approval shall be obtained from DOI for any proposed construction works on irrigation canals ❖ Advance notice to the public about time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators for the shifting/reestablishment of utilities to minimize accidental damage and functional purposes ❖ Special attention shall be taken to provide relevant services to the public without long delay ❖ Water and other utilities shall be provided to the public if long delay to re- establish services with the instruction of PIU 544 10. Hydrology and drainage ❖ Design of new culverts and other drainage structures in consultation and Engineering cost Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant recommendations of the Irrigation Department, Provincial Irrigation Engineer, DoI Department, Agrarian Department and Farmers Organizations. ❖ Temporary diversion of water ways during construction should be ensured that no obstruction to natural water flow ❖ Small tank located from 3.7 – 4.1km should not be encroached for road rehabilitation. ❖ Construction work affecting water bodies should be prevented and work should be scheduled during the dry season ❖ Excavation of beds of any streams, irrigation systems, and other water resources shall be avoided by the contractor ❖ Contractor shall not divert, close, block existing canals and streams in a manner that adversely affect downstream intakes 11. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the design PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant requirements including realignment of bends or construction of cross Engineer drainages, leader ways in the locations where required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All effort will be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 12. Land Acquisition (if ❖ Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Resettlement Land Acquisition PIU/PMU of RDA required) Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project to guide land cost acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 13. Identifying locations to ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is blocked for Engineering Cost Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant provide temporary access construction. of RDA Engineer ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during construction. Contractor ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. CONSTRUCTION PHASE 545 14. Clearing of road shoulders ❖ During site clearance activities, removal of vegetation and debris must be Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant and Removal and Disposal carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Engineer of construction debris and ❖ The contractor shall identify the sites for disposal of material cleared. excavated materials ❖ Plants, shrubs and other vegetation cleared should not be burned on site. ❖ During the site clearance and disposal of debris, contractor will take to full care to ensure that public or private properties are not damaged / affected and that the traffic is not interrupted ❖ In places where the road RoW is not clearly demarcated, extra care need to be taken, not to damage crops and trees in private lands. ❖ Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in non-residential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and water bodies ( stream, etc..). o Avoid disposal on productive/agricultural land. o should be located with the consensus of the local community , in consultation with the Engineer and shall be approved by the LA Pradeshiya Shabha, o Minimize the construction debris/excavated materials as much as possible by balancing the cut and fill requirements. ❖ The contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites. ❖ Debris, residual spoil and dismantled and demolished structures should not be sited to the productive/agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive locations such as forest lands, water bodies. 15. Protection of topsoil ❖ Topsoil of the agricultural areas and any other productive areas where it Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant has to be removed for the purpose of this project shall be stripped to a Engineer specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m, as directed by the Engineer. ❖ If the contractor is in any doubt on whether to conserve the topsoil or not for any given area, he shall obtain the direction from the Engineer in writing ❖ Removed topsoil could be used as a productive soil when replanting trees and during turfing. ❖ Stockpiled topsoil must be returned to cover the areas where the topsoil has been removed due to project activities. Residual topsoil must be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm – 150mm. ❖ Topsoil thus stockpiled for reuse shall not be surcharged or overburdened. 546 ❖ As far as possible multiple handling of topsoil stockpiles should be kept to a minimum. 16. Protection of Ground ❖ Construction vehicle, machinery and equipment shall be used and Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cover and Vegetation stationed only in the areas of work and in any other area designated/ Engineer approved by the Engineer. ❖ Entry and exit of construction vehicles and machinery should be restricted to particular points as directed by the engineer ❖ Contractor should provide necessary instructions to drivers, operators and other construction workers not to destroy ground vegetation cover unnecessarily. 17. Transport and Storage of ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks. Overloading of Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction materials vehicles with materials should be controlled and done in a manner to suit Engineer the trucks capacity. ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. ❖ Loading, unloading and transport of materials shall not be inconvenient to the road side community or road users ❖ Selection of sites for stock piling with the approval of Engineer away from environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ Storage of fuel, lubricant and chemicals use for the construction activities on paved surface without contamination to the environment and storm water runoff ❖ Approval shall be taken prior to use of local roads from relevant authorities and need to maintenance during the use by the Contractor 18. Emission of Dust ❖ In order to minimize the levels of airborne dust all construction Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material/debris should be stored as per the instructions provided above Engineer No.17. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas, material extraction sites, processing plants and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Erection of dust barriers to the public, religious and other socially important locations 547 ❖ Metal quarries, crushers and all the plants should eb located at least 500m form the public sensitive and residential areas ❖ Establishment of tire washing facility for the plants, yards or any other sites which causing to bring mud particles with the vehicles. 19. Management of Self ❖ In the event the contractor will use a self-operated borrow site Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Operated Borrow Sites o Contractor shall comply with the environmental Engineer CEA, GSMB requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA, GSMB and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. o Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the Engineer o No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under FFPO and FO and within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations o Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the Engineer. o All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA and the respective local authority (Refer Annex II for guidelines). o Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. o Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits. 20. Quarry Operations and ❖ In the event the contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry sites Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Management of Self available in the project area Engineer CEA,GSMB Operated Quarry Sites ❖ They should be approved by CEA with valid EPL (Environment Protection Licenses) and GSMB with valid IML (Industrial Mining Licenses); ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO and not within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. 548 ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractors operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 21. Control of Sedimentation ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing drainage Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant and Soil Erosion paths are not blocked. Engineer ❖ Drainage paths associated with irrigation structures should be improved / erected to drain rainwater properly. ❖ Silt traps will be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways. where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ Silt traps as given in Annex III should be incorporated to control siltation of the small tank located from 3.7 – 4.1km on left hand side. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be removed from the construction sites as soon as possible. Until removal, these soil dumps should be covered with thick polythene sheets. ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be placed at least 200m away from all water bodies. ❖ Top soil shall be prevented to use for tree planting and turfing activities. ❖ In Hilly terrain and areas with slopes o Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. o These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. o During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ Construction activities, excavation and earth work around vulnerable area for soil erosion mainly restricted to the dry periods and removal of green cover vegetation shall be minimized. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. o Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. 549 o All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment will be made for their implementation. ❖ Refer Annex III 22. Noise from vehicles, ❖ Noise generating work should be limited to daytime (6:00AM to 6:00PM). Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant machinery and equipment No work that generates excessive noise should be carried out during night Engineer CEA hours where in close proximity to public sensitive receptors (temples, hospitals and residential areas from 6:00PM to 6:00AM on the following day). ❖ All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. For all construction activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ All equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that will be used in construction on site, for transport and for plants (crushers, asphalt, concrete and batching plants). ❖ Ideally noise generating work should not be carried out during public holidays and religious days. Special care should be taken as there is a temple nearby. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of nighttime resident laborers should be minimized. 23. Vehicular noise pollution at ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant residential / sensitive during periods of loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. Engineer receptors ❖ The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include places of worship, schools, medical centers and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be Employed. ❖ Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 550 24. Impacts due to ❖ Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction works Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Vibration do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to vibration. Engineer, GSMB ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, compaction, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damage occurred to third party property/ies as a result of his activity as agreed with the affected party and the Engineer ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions contractor is liable for any damage caused by excessive vibration and blasting work. ❖ Blasting shall be carried out only with permission of the Engineer and approval from GSMB 25. Pollution of Soil and Water ❖ The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking locations, Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant via Fuel and Lubricants fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment Engineer CEA maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers, at least 200m away, water ways and water bodies. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ All vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be located and operated as per the conditions and /or guidelines stipulated under the EPL issued by CEA.Wastewater shall not be disposed without meeting the disposal standards of the CEA. Wastewater from vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be cleared of oil and grease and other contaminants to meet the relevant standards before discharging to the environment. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed of in accordance with standards set by the CEA. ❖ Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of CEA or any other relevant laws. 551 26. Public Safety ❖ At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient passage for Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant vehicles, pedestrians and livestock. Engineer ❖ Work that affects the use of existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ The construction corridor should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the site daily basis. ( Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility shall be procured where deemed necessary) ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The contractor should obtain a Third-party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All construction vehicles should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. ❖ Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road. 27. Safety of Workers ❖ Contractor shall comply with the requirements for safety of the workers Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant as per the ILO Convention No. 62 and Safety & Health Regulations of the Engineer Factory Ordinance of Sri Lanka to the extent that those are applicable to this contract. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety measures at site. ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers Employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. 552 ❖ In addition, the contractor shall maintain in stock at the site office, gloves, earmuffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. ❖ All workers should be made aware about Workers GRM and they should be facilitated to approach relevant GRCs as and when required. ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature checks etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. ❖ First aid facilities and nursing staff to be provided at work places ❖ Provision of adequate transport facilities for moving injured persons to the nearest hospital 28. Prevention of accidents ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or vehicles Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during construction Engineer period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should comply with the Road Safety Manual of RDA. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. ❖ Night time illumination should be in place at every location where the road is narrow, diverted and structures are repaired and any other places where the PIU recommends to do so ❖ Monitor and record road crashes during construction and maintenance stages and take appropriate remedial actions 29. Operation of labor camps ❖ Locations selected for labour camps should be approved by engineer and Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant comply with guidelines/ recommendations issued by the CEA/Local Engineer, CEA, LA, DoF Authority (LA). Construction of labourer’s camps shall not be located within 200m from waterways, within an area coming under DoF, and near to any other environment and social sensitive locations ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. 553 ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the campsare designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly Emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 30. Management of the spread ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant of Covid-19 or handling management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and EngineerMoH sudden Pandemic Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines outbreaks applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 31. Prevention of Vector Borne ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of mosquitoes Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Diseases at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings. Stagnation Engineer, MoH of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities ❖ Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 32. Gender issues including ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project staff Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Gender base violence including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and other Engineer payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. 554 ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labour camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfortability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 33. Issues due to labor influx ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly alter Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant existing levels of communicable diseases including respiratory problems, Engineer, MoH diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) ❖ Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct ❖ Informing workers about national laws ❖ Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract ❖ Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) ❖ Cooperation with law enforcement agencies ❖ Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. ❖ A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. ❖ The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 34. Traffic Management ❖ Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan with respective Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant authorities to minimize inconvenience to road users as well as prevent Engineer, Traffic Police road accidents and implement it. ❖ Road signs and trained flagmen should be used to divert traffic as per the required traffic management measures. 555 ❖ Clear instructions should be given if detours are used. ❖ Also, any pits should be enclosed to prevent pedestrians or vehicles falling into them ❖ Improvement of the road surface and width will result in an increase of both the number of vehicles and the vehicle operating speeds. ❖ Therefore, after the construction is completed, the contractor should erect relevant road signs and road markings to guide the drivers to ensure the safety of the vehicles and pedestrians 35. Loss of Access due to ❖ Temporary access will be provided when permanent access is blocked for Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction construction. Engineer ❖ When construction work is in progress in one side, the other side will be opened for traffic & properly ❖ At the end of each day, debris that blocked access path will be cleared away under the supervision of the Engineer. 36. Protection of Physical ❖ If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project trace the Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cultural Resources (PCRs) contractor will ensure that protective fencing as agreed with the Engineer close to the Site. community and or head of the physical cultural resource (ie temple, mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. ❖ If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and will take all requisite measures to ensure so. ❖ The contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. ❖ Labors will be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. ❖ Unless agreed with the community the contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 37. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in a manner that the destruction to the Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Flora flora and their habitats is minimized. Engineer • Trees and vegetation shall be felled / removed only if that impinges directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. In all such cases contractor shall take prior approval from the Engineer. • Contractor shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance. • If such action is unavoidable the Engineer shall be informed in advance and carry out public consultation and report on the same should be submitted to the Engineer. 556 • Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the CEA, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. • Removed trees of significant value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. Documentation on the process should be shared with the engineer and maintained by the contractor. • The contractor shall plant at least 3 good specimens of native trees over 5-year-old root-balled or havingatleast 3ft heighsuitable for the location as identified by the EngineerThe planting should take place in public land suitable for the purpose • The contractor shall build hardy structures around the trees for protection. • The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the well-being of the trees/plants until the end of the contract 38. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in such a manner that the destruction or Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Fauna disruption to the fauna and their habitats is minimal. Engineer • Construction workers shall be instructed to protect fauna including wild animals and aquatic life as well as their habitats. Hunting, poaching and unauthorized fishing by project workers is not allowed. • No solid or liquid waste should be dumped into natural habitats. 39. Prevention of the Spread of ❖ There is a possibility of introducing / spreading of invasive species during Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Invasive Plant Species material transportation and disposing cleared vegetation from one site to Engineer another, thus the following measures are to be undertaken. ❖ Close monitoring of transportation, storage of borrowing material for the spread of any invasive species must be done. • Vehicles should be covered during transportation of cleared vegetation to and from the construction site. • Borrow material to be brought from properly identified borrow pits and quarry sites, the sites should be inspected in order to ensure that no invasive plant species are being carried with the borrow material. • Washing the vehicles should be conducted periodically to prevent carrying any invasive species • The construction site should be inspected periodically to ensure that no invasive species are establishing themselves at the site. 40. Chance find procedures for • All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant PCRs and Archeological remains or things of geological or archaeological interest discovered Engineer Property on the site shall be the property of the Government and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. • The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out 557 the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. • The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 41. Surface Drainage and ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which will discharge Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Possible Water Stagnation water to existing storm water drainage networks Engineer ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sandbag barriers etc. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to cutting, excavation and other activities 42. Handling Social and ❖ The Contractor shall appoint an Environmental and Social Safeguards Environmental Issues Officer (ESSO) responsible for community liaison and to handle public during Construction complaints regarding environmental/ social related matters. All public complaints will be entered into the Complaints Register. The ESSO will promptly investigate and review public complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs. They are received, with the action taken by the ESSO on complains thereof. 43. Prevention of Sexual ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment of Engineering Cost Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant exploitation, child trafficking contract workers (including subcontractors) with age verification to avoid Engineer and child labour child labor. ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education POST CONSTRUCTION 44. Clearing/Closure of ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the engineer. Engineering Cost Contractor RDA,/Consultant Construction Site/Labor ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. EngineerPRDA Camps This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ Rehabilitation of quarry / borrow pits are to be a safe and secure area ❖ quarry / borrow pits can be backfilled with construction waste 558 ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ All solid waste will be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured will be left behind on site once the contractor demobilizes. 45. Environmental ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge Engineering Contractor RDA/Consultant Enhancement/ treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed design or Cost Engineer, PRDA Landscaping typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Documents. ❖ The Contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this ESMP. 46. Road furnishing on safety. ❖ The Contractor will ensure that all safety signage and indicative road Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design prior to Cost EngineerPRDA demobilization. 47. Hydrology and drainage ❖ Rooting maintenance, repairing, removal of sediments and rubbish to Engineering Contractor, PRDA, RDA/Consultant avoid drainage congestions and obstructions to storm water flow Cost PRDA Engineer 48. Replanting of trees ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and monitoring done Engineering Contractor PRDA, RDA/Consultant at least for a period of three years Cost Engineer 559 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Venue Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns Type of Number of raised/Suggestions Stakeholder Participants Provided (M/F) 11.03.2021 GrmaNiladhari, Male • It is important to Thorakolayaya develop this road as the surface is damaged and the road provides a link to SR 15: Paper Mill Embilipitiya road from Kubugoda Middeniya Road (B- Ara junction to 486). Thalawa Road • There are Banana cultivations and home gardens. • The road is used for transportation of these agricultural produce to the market. 11.03.2021 GramaNiladhari, Female • Road surface is Hingura damaged, so road needs to be developed. • Almost all the population living along the project area is Sinhalese and their religion is Buddhism. • Agriculture is the main livelihood in the project area. Some people are engaging in public and private sector employments. 560 2.15. ESMP of SR 16 - Kubugoda Ara - Udagama Road 561 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 16 - Kubugoda Ara - Udagama Road (2.20km) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Draft Final Report June 2021 562 Background Kubugoda Ara Udagama Road Road length: 2.20km Coordinates: Starting Point 6° 18.641'N 80° 50.040'E End Point 6° 19.781'N 80° 50.655'E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya EE Division: Embilipitiya GN Divisions: Yodagama, Modarawana 1. Introduction The Kubugoda Ara Udagama Road (2.20km) starts at Embilipitiya - Middeniya Road (B 486) and provides a connection to the same B486 road. This road is under the custody of Embilipitiya Urban Council.The existing average RoW of the road is around 7.1m and the average carriageway is 3.8m. The surface of the road is concrete and damaged macadam. The road traverses along a flat and undulating terrain, and the elevation of the trace varies between 69– 90m MSL. There are no protected areas located within or adjacent to the road trace. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 2.2 km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. The proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3.5m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and drains as required. Construction period for this road is estimated as 2 months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e. RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan . Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases, the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases, there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, theRight of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the Kubugoda Ara Udagama Road is around 7.1m and the average carriageway is 3.8m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The Embilipitiya Urban Council will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage 563 improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, a representative from the Embilipitiya Urban Council will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits The road provides access to settlements and connects to Embilipitiya - Middeniya Road (B 486) . Therefore, it is important to develop this road. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021, and to collect all available information, and take photographs of the road (see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic maps and secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). The staff of the Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 4 for persons consulted). The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Kubugoda Ara Udagama Road will have a majority of reversible, small-medium scale environmental impacts. The main social impact will be possible economic displacement to the small shop located within the existing ROW. The other impacts are temporary loss of access to residents, common properties and the impact of dust, noise and vibration. These impacts are specifically limited to the civil works phase of the project that can be managed by site specific mitigation measures and preparation of ARAP, this sub-project therefore can be classified as Moderate Risk. Therefore an Environmental and Social Mangement Plan (ESMP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the likely impacts. 564 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1 Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements: There are about 87 households and 06 small shops on both sides of the road. The estimated population is 350. They are all Sinhala Buddhists by ethnicity and religion. Land ownership: All the lands are private and government lands. There is a small shop located within the existing RoW at the 0+784km (LHS) of the road. The road construction activities will take place very close to the shop. The project will follow five steps to avoid any income loss for the owner as follows. Step 1: Inform the owner prior to construction activities. Step 2: Finding an alternative location to continue the business close by and inform the customers on possible relocation. Step 3: Building a temporary structure at the alternate location (alternate location available is her house located close by) to start the business while continuing the business at the original location. Step 4: Relocate the business with the transport and labor assistance from RDA prior to construction activities of the road. Step 4: Monitor the income of affected person. Step 5: Relocate the owner to the original location or let the person to continue the business at the alternate location after road construction as it is her own place. Refer Annex 3 for details. ▪ Livelihoods: Paddy cultivation, and home gardens comprising coconut and banana plantations generate incomes to the households. Some people are also engaged in wage labour, public and private sector jobs. ▪ Local organisations: There are community-based organisations such as Farmer Societies in the area. ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There is a Buddha shrine, a Bo Tree and a Temple along the road. During construction period, access to these places will be temporarily disrupted. In order to mitigate this impact, temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after the construction activities. Table 1: Community infrastructure and resources Community Location - GPS Chainage Road side Distance from the infrastructu Row re & Coordinate resources Buddha 6° 18.641'N 80° 50.040'E 0.000 LHS Edge of the ROW Shrine -2.8m from carriageway Bo –tree 6° 19.641'N 80° 50.17 72'E 1+810 LHS Edge of the ROW -1.4m from carriageway Temple 6° 19.665'N 80° 50.411'E 2+180 RHS Edge of the RoW - 3.3m 565 On-going development projects: None ▪ Visitors to the area: People from outside come to the project area to buy agricultural produce. . 7.2 Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical  Culverts will be reconstructed, and construction work? drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or  The road surface will be upgraded rehabilitation of existing facilities? with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead  Proposed rehabilitation works will to loss of housing, other assets, resource be within the existing RoW use or incomes? Is the site chosen for this work free from  This road is currently under the encumbrances and in possession of the custody of Embilipitiya Urban Ministry/ or relevant government Council. agency? Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the ownership status and current usage  Land within the RoW is owned by of land known? Embilipitiya Urban Council. This land is used for the road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and  other fixed assets through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or  There is a temporary shop made of encroachers) present on the site living/ or wood located within the existing doing business who are likely to be RoW. Refer Annex 3 for details. partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or  temporary loss of incomes and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of  One squatter will be affected by the those affected by the project? If Yes, project at least for one week. Refer approximately how many? Annex 3 for details. Any of these people poor, indigenous or  vulnerable to poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services 566 Will people lose access to facilities,  services or natural resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction  During the construction phase, there pose potential safety risks to local can be safety issues to local communities, commuters or pedestrians communities, commuters or in the project area? pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be  affected through land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools,  There is a Buddha shrine, Bo Tree clinics, hospitals, places of worship? and Temple in the vicinity as shown in Table 1. Are there any GBV prevention and  Project area comes under the response actors (NGOs, government Embilipitiya Police station which is notified shelter homes, police stations, 1.97km away from the project site. etc.) in project area of influence? Is the project site in a populated area  and/or with high vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of  video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location? Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for  Both skilled and unskilled workers the sub-project, with what skill set, and will be used by the contractors. for what period? Approximately 12 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the  Priority will be given to secure labor local workforce? from the local community. There is a possibility of bringing Will there be workers brought in from outside labor if local labor is not outside the project area?  sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation  Accommodation facilities to be or service amenities to support the provided if labor is brought from workforce during construction? outside. Will the incoming workers be from a  similar socio-economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local  community, are there any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? 567 Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected One squatter within the existing RoW will be affected. 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project The total number of labor required area for the project is approximately12. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 568 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: Kubugoda Ara Udagama road (No. 16) Road Length: 2.2km Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site  - Protected Area  - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity  B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas;  disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g.  sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  waterways crossed by roads, resulting in increased sediment in streams affected by increased soil erosion at construction site? - Deterioration of surface water quality due to  silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- based camps and chemicals used in construction? - Increased local air pollution due to rock  Local air pollution will be slightly crushing, cutting and filling works, and increased at crushing plants, chemicals from asphalt processing? batching plant, asphalt plant and construction site during the construction period. Regular sprinkling of water to suppress dust and avoiding using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  Blasting is not necessary. civil works? Sensitive Receptors is given in the Screening Checklist to determine 569 the level of Social impacts in the table on question number 06. Noise and Vibration will be increased at construction sites during the construction period. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works will be managed within the particular standards. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of  people - Other social concerns relating to  The villagers who live in the inconveniences in living conditions in the boundary of the road will be project areas that may trigger cases of upper affected with upper respiratory respiratory problems and stress? problems and stress causing generation of dust, noise and vibration due to civil works. Regular sprinkling of water to suppress dust and avoiding using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civils works will be managed within the particular standards. - Hazardous driving conditions where  Some sections of the road surface construction interferes with pre-existing are of damaged macadam, roads? concreted and gravel. Road signal boards shall be applied in necessary locations to minimize road accidents. Speed limits shall be applied and monitored for all construction vehicles. - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in  Securing of local labor as much as construction camps and work sites, and possible and location of worker possible transmission of communicable camps if required only at approved diseases from workers to local populations? sites and continues labor supervision shall minimize these impacts. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats  Wastewater and solid waste shall form mosquito vectors of disease? be properly disposed complying with the relevant standards. Pockets of water stagnation shall be avoided at every construction sites. - Accident risks associated with increased  Implementation of a proper traffic vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills management plan during the of toxic materials and loss of life? construction period will minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing 570 safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lamps will mitigate these impacts. Regular maintenance and keeping construction vehicles up to the necessary standards will mitigate accidental spills of toxic materials. Road signal boards shall be applied in necessary locations to minimize road accidents. Speed limits shall be applied and monitored for all construction vehicles. Health and safety regulations under the factory ordinance with regard to provision of health and safety measures and amenities at work place shall be comply. However the accident of loss of life is very rare in the site. - Increased noise and air pollution resulting  from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil,  grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map Appendix 3: Information on Encroachers/Squatters 571 Appendix 1 - Photograghs of Kubugoda Ara Udagama Road Figure 1: Starting point of the road Figure 2: Along the road 572 Figure 3: Buddha shrine and Bo tree located at 1.810km on LHS of the road Figure 4: End point of the road 573 Appendix 2 – Location Map Appendix 3:Information on Encroachers/Squatters 574 Photo Coordinate Distance to the Description Impact and mitigation carriageway 6° 19.044'N 1.0m from the edge Owner of the Business is The shop is located at the of the carriage way Mrs. K.P Shama. Her daily edge of the RoW which is 80° 50.039'E at 0.784km on LHS income is about Rs. 1500- 7.1m. The improvement to 2000. There are 04 family the road include 3.5m members in her family. carriageway, 0.5m She is doing this business shoulder (both sides) and for 05 month. drains as required. As per the proposed improvement, the shop will not be affected, however, the construction activities will take place very close to the shop. In order to mitigate the impact and avoid any income loss for the owner, the project will inform the owner at least two weeks prior about construction activities of this location and will take necessary action to operate the business from an alternate location for one week. 575 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Kubugoda Ara- Udagama Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Moderate Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used Public highlighted that runoff gets accumulated throughout • Section 10 of ESMP the road even during a minor rain event due to absence of • Bridge design manual of proper drainage facilities. Therefore it is recommended to RDA introduce additional culverts, lead away drains and side drains etc. to improve the drainage at this location. A small shop is located within the existing ROW at Right side of ARAP will provide 0.784km. If the small shop needs to be relocated, consult social guidance for relocation. experts of the project prior to final design. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made Project Director – IRCDP, to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 576 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Rehabilitation of Kubugoda Ara - Udagama Road (SR16) Activities and Protection and preventive measures Mitigation Responsibility Associated Impacts cost Implementation Monitoring PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PREPERATION 1. Finalization of the ❖ Contractor shall prepare detailed Environmental Method Statement Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Environmental (EMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and manner in which Cost Engineer Method Statement on the ESMP is to be implemented. ESMP implementation ❖ It is required from the contractor to prepare the EMS for each work site, if work will be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. ❖ The EMS shall be updated regularly and submit for the Project Engineers review. 2. Tree Removal As per the preliminary studies removal of road side trees is not Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a Cost of RDA Engineer provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary during the construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users, in Contractor compatible with the designs yet to be completed. In such cases, ❖ The Engineer shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees, including those of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance via change of design and alignment. ❖ The technical justification for the trees that will be required to be removed will be documented accordingly. ❖ The following steps are to be followed if trees are identified for removal during the rehabilitation of the road. o Identify and document the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type o Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Divisional Secretariat (Embilipitiya). Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times of the number of trees cut using grown up saplings (having at least 3ft height) should be carried out in the project area. o If road side space for replanting is not available, other possible locations such as schools, temples, public areas will be explored with the help of DoF, DS and CBOs of the area o The contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the Central Environmental 577 Authority, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. o Removed trees of economic value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. o Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation. Any leftover of trees shall be removed and disposed in approved manner. 3. Labor and Labor ❖ The contractor should give priority to hiring labor from the Engineering Contractor, PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Camps, Construction surrounding areas to avoid the need for labor camps. Cost Engineer Camps, temporary ❖ If labor camps are required to house migrant workers, they should office and other be placed well away from settlements or sensitive receptors, water temporary facilities bodies and boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and preferably located on land which is not productive (barren/waste lands presently). If these are not possible, private lands maybe taken on lease as standard practice. The location, layout and basic facility provision of the labor camp must be submitted to Engineer of the relevant managing department prior to their construction. ❖ The construction will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer and the relevant local authority. ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. ❖ Provision of proper drainage facilities to the labour camps and prevent breeding of mosquitoes, flies and other vector borne diseases. ❖ The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Provision of proper sanitary facilities to the labour camps and offices including water, urinals, toilets, bathing facilities, mosquito nets with adequate capacity of septic tanks and soak pits. ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with concurrence from the Local Public Health Officer (PHI) ❖ Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in acceptable manner. The solid waste shall be handed over to the waste collecting system of the Local Authority (LA) of the area (if any) and wastewater should be disposed in an environmentally acceptable manner (meeting the desired water quality standards) with the approval of the Engineer. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. 578 ❖ Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first aid and firefighting equipment shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. ❖ All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible ❖ Labor camp sites after use should be cleared and the site should be reinstated to previous condition at the close of the construction work and the agreement with the land owner should be terminated properly and relevant documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 4. Material Sourcing ❖ The contractor is required to ensure that sand, aggregates and other Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant quarry material is sourced from licensed sources. Cost Engineer, CEA,GSMB ❖ The contractor is required to maintain the necessary licenses and environmental clearances from GSMB and CEA for all borrow and quarry material they are sourcing –including soil , fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. ❖ Sourcing of any material from protected areas and/or designated natural areas, including tank beds, are strictly prohibited. ❖ If the contractor uses a non-commercial borrow/quarry sites, the sites should be remediated accordingly once material sourcing has been completed. ❖ The contractor should submit in writing all the relevant numbers and relevant details of all pre-requisite licenses etc. and report of their status accordingly to the Engineer. 5. Water for ❖ The contractor should arrange adequate supply of water for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Construction activities project purpose throughout the construction period from a source Cost Engineer agreed upon with the engineer. ❖ Water may not be obtained for project purposes, including for labor camps, from public or community water supply schemes without a prior approval from the relevant authority Extraction of water from ground water or surface water bodies without the permission from Engineer and the relevant authority (Water Resources Board, NW&DB, Department of Irrigation, CBO) will not be allowed ❖ Permission for the extraction of water should be obtained prior to the commencement of the project, from the relevant authority. 6. Work Site for ❖ The contractor should identify an area to store construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction materials materials and equipment at a site which should be approved by the Cost Engineer engineer. ❖ Storage yards cannot be located in community areas, such as playgrounds, close to water ways, cause access issues to locals or forested areas that require clearing. 579 ❖ Parking, repairing vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be done stationed only at the work site and/or in any other designated areas by the engineer. ❖ The contractor should provide instruction and advice should be given to drivers and operators (both companies owned and hired) to park vehicles and store equipment at the work site or designated areas by the engineer. 7. Information ❖ Discussions should be conducted with the residents with other Engineering Contractor/ PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Disclosure among stakeholders who reside along the corridor of the road; Cost Engineer Stakeholders o Residents have to be briefed of the project, purpose and design and outcomes via a documented community consultation session o This should be done immediately once the contractor is mobilized. o The contractor should take note of all impacts, especially access issues and safety hazards that will be of concern to the residents and take necessary measures as stipulated in the ESMP to mitigate them. ❖ The contractor will maintain a log of any grievances/complains and actions taken to resolve them. ❖ A copy of the ESMP should be available at all times at the project supervision office on site. 8. Selection of temporary ❖ Efforts shall be taken to minimize use of temporary land for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant use lands construction activities Cost Engineer ❖ Selection of temporary lands with considering of social and environmental background adhering to laws and regulations in the country ❖ Approval for the temporary use lands shall be obtained from Engineer and need to sign agreement with the land owners. ❖ Once the use of the particular land is over, the agreement should be terminated and the documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 9. Shifting of public Based on the preliminary studies utilities observed along the road are not Engineering Contractor/Service PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant utilities necessary to be removed. However, it is worthwhile to include a Cost providers Engineer CEB,NW&DB, SLT provision to relocate the utilities in case it is necessary in the design stage to perfect the work. In such case, ❖ Proper utility survey shall be carried out in order to identify the effected utilities and the exact locations ❖ Consent and action shall be obtained from relevant service providers (CEB, NWS&DB and SLT) to minimize time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Approval shall be obtained from DOI for any proposed construction works on irrigation canals 580 ❖ Advance notice to the public about time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators for the shifting/reestablishment of utilities to minimize accidental damage and functional purposes ❖ Special attention shall be taken to provide relevant services to the public without long delay ❖ Water and other utilities shall be provided to the public if long delay to re-establish services with the instruction of PIU 10. Hydrology and ❖ Design of new culverts and other drainage structures in consultation Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant drainage and recommendations of the Irrigation Department, Provincial cost Engineer, DoI Irrigation Department, Mahaweli Authority and Agrarian Department. ❖ Temporary diversion of water ways during construction should be ensured that no obstruction to natural water flow ❖ Construction work affecting water bodies should be prevented and work should be scheduled during the dry season ❖ Excavation of beds of any streams, irrigation systems, and other water resources shall be avoided by the contractor ❖ Contractor shall not divert, close, block existing canals and streams in a manner that adversely affect downstream intakes 11. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant design requirements including realignment of bends or construction Engineer of cross drainages, lead aways in the locations where required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All effort will be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 581 12. Commercial units ❖ In case the small shop located within the ROW at 0.784km on LHS PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant located within the is affected, the preparation of the ARAP and obtaining the WB Engineer, Embilipitiya UC existing ROW approval is required prior to the commencement of civil works. (Preparation and ❖ The civil work can commence only after the relocation of the small Implementation of shop to an alternate location and (if required) payment of due ARAP) compensation. ❖ The procedure to be followed in this regard will be included in the ARAP and contractor should assist the PMU in the implementation of the ARAP 13. Land Acquisition (if ❖ Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Land PIU/PMU of RDA RDA, Embilipitiya UC required) Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project Acquisition to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land cost acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 14. Identifying locations to ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant provide temporary blocked for construction. Cost of RDA Engineer access ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during Contractor construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. CONSTRUCTION PHASE 15. Clearing of road ❖ During site clearance activities, removal of vegetation and debris Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant shoulders and must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Cost Engineer Removal and Disposal ❖ In places where the road RoW is not clearly demarcated, extra care of construction debris need to be taken, not to damage crops and trees in private lands. and excavated ❖ The contractor shall identify the sites for disposal of material materials cleared. ❖ Plants, shrubs and other vegetation cleared should not be burned on site. ❖ Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping 582 o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o should be located with the consensus of the local community , in consultation with the Engineer and shall be approved by the LA, Ebilipitiya Local Authority, o Minimize the construction debris/excavated materials as much as possible by balancing the cut and fill requirements. ❖ The contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites. ❖ Debris, residual spoil and dismantled and demolished structures should not be sited to the productive/agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive locations such as forest lands, water bodies. 16. Protection of topsoil ❖ Topsoil of the agricultural areas and any other productive areas Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant where it has to be removed for the purpose of this project shall be Cost Engineer stripped to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m, as directed by the Engineer. ❖ If the contractor is in any doubt on whether to conserve the topsoil or not for any given area, he shall obtain the direction from the Engineer in writing ❖ Removed topsoil could be used as a productive soil when replanting trees and during turfing. ❖ Stockpiled topsoil must be returned to cover the areas where the topsoil has been removed due to project activities. Residual topsoil must be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm – 150mm. ❖ Topsoil thus stockpiled for reuse shall not be surcharged or overburdened. ❖ As far as possible multiple handling of topsoil stockpiles should be kept to a minimum. 17. Protection of Ground ❖ Construction vehicle, machinery and equipment shall be used and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cover and Vegetation stationed only in the areas of work and in any other area designated/ Cost Engineer approved by the Engineer. ❖ Entry and exit of construction vehicles and machinery should be restricted to particular points as directed by the engineer ❖ Contractor should provide necessary instructions to drivers, operators and other construction workers not to destroy ground vegetation cover unnecessarily. 18. Transport and Storage ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks. Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant of construction Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and Cost Engineer materials done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. All 583 construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. ❖ Loading, unloading and transport of materials shall not be inconvenient to the road side community or road users ❖ Selection of sites for stock piling with the approval of Engineer away from environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ Storage of fuel, lubricant and chemicals use for the construction activities on paved surface without contamination to the environment and storm water runoff ❖ Approval shall be taken prior to use of local roads from relevant authorities and need to maintenance during the use by the Contractor 19. Emission of Dust ❖ In order to minimize the levels of airborne dust all construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material/debris should be stored as per the instructions provided Cost Engineer above No.18. ❖ Parties vulnerable for excessive dust levels such as residential areas should be identified in advance and necessary measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to mitigate the impact. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas, material extraction sites, processing plants and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Erection of dust barriers to the public, religious and other socially important locations ❖ Metal quarries, crushers and all the plants should eb located at least 500m form the public sensitive and residential areas ❖ Establishment of tire washing facility for the plants, yards or any other sites which causing to bring mud particles with the vehicles. 20. Management of Self ❖ In the event the contractor will use a self-operated borrow site Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Operated Borrow o Contractor shall comply with the environmental Cost Engineer CEA, GSMB Sites requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA, GSMB and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. 584 o Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the Engineer o No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under FFPO and FO and within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations o Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the Engineer. o All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA and the respective local authority (Refer Annex II for guidelines). o Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. o Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits. 21. Quarry Operations ❖ In the event the contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant and Management of sites available in the project area Cost Engineer CEA,GSMB Self Operated Quarry ❖ They should be approved by CEA with valid EPL (Environment Sites Protection Licenses) and GSMB with valid IML (Industrial Mining Licenses); ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO and not within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractors operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 585 22. Control of ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Sedimentation and drainage paths are not blocked. Cost Engineer Soil Erosion ❖ Drainage paths associated with irrigation structures should be improved / erected to drain rainwater properly. ❖ Silt traps will be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be removed from the construction sites as soon as possible. Until removal, these soil dumps should be covered with thick polythene sheets. ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be placed at least 200m away from all water bodies. ❖ Top soil shall be prevented to use for tree planting and turfing activities. ❖ In Hilly terrain and areas with slopes o Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. o These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. o During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ Construction activities: excavation and earth work around vulnerable area for soil erosion mainly restricted to the dry periods and removal of green cover vegetation shall be minimized. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. o Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. o All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment will be made for their implementation. 586 ❖ Refer Annex III 23. Noise from vehicles, ❖ Noise generating work should be limited to daytime (6:00AM to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant machinery and 6:00PM). No work that generates excessive noise should be carried Cost Engineer CEA equipment out during night hours where in close proximity to public sensitive receptors (temples, hospitals) and residential areas (from 6:00PM to 6:00AM on the following day). ❖ All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. For all construction activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ All equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that will be used in construction on site, for transport and for plants (crushers, asphalt, concrete and batching plants). ❖ Parties vulnerable for excessive noise levels such as residential areas, temple should be identified in advance and necessary measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to mitigate the impact. ❖ Ideally noise generating work should not be carried out during public holidays and religious days. Special care should be taken as there is a temple nearby. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of nighttime resident laborers should be minimized. 24. Vehicular noise ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant pollution at residential permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are Cost Engineer / sensitive receptors not in active use. ❖ The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include places of worship, schools, medical centers and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be Employed. ❖ Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness 587 of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 25. Impacts due to ❖ Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Vibration works do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to Cost Engineer, GSMB vibration. ❖ Any parties vulnerable for excessive vibration residing along the road especially within residential areas and temple should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implemented to minimize the impact. ❖ Prior to commencement of compaction, excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damage occurred to third party property/ies as a result of his activity as agreed with the affected party and the Engineer ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Blasting shall be carried out only with permission of the Engineer and approval from GSMB 26. Pollution of Soil and ❖ The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Water via Fuel and locations, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and Cost Engineer CEA Lubricants equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers, at least 200m away, water way sand water bodies. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ All vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be located and operated as per the conditions and /or guidelines stipulated under the EPL issued by CEA. Wastewater shall not be disposed without meeting the disposal standards of the CEA. 588 Wastewater from vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be cleared of oil and grease and other contaminants to meet the relevant standards before discharging to the environment. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed of in accordance with standards set by the CEA. ❖ Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of CEA or any other relevant laws. 27. Public Safety ❖ At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant passage for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock. Cost Engineer ❖ Work that affects the use of existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ The construction corridor should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the site daily basis. ( Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility shall be procured where deemed necessary) ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The contractor should obtain a Third-party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All construction vehicles should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. ❖ Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. ❖ Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road. 589 28. Safety of Workers ❖ Contractor shall comply with the requirements for safety of the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant workers as per the ILO Convention No. 62 and Safety & Health Cost Engineer Regulations of the Factory Ordinance of Sri Lanka to the extent that those are applicable to this contract. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety measures at site. ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers Employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the contractor shall maintain in stock at the site office, gloves, earmuffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. ❖ All workers should be made aware about Workers GRM and they should be facilitated to approach relevant GRCs as and when required. ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature checks etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. 29. Prevention of ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant accidents vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during Cost Engineer construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should comply with the Road Safety Manual of RDA. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. 590 ❖ Night time illumination should be in place at every location where the road is narrow, diverted and structures are repaired and any other places where the PIU recommends to do so ❖ Monitor and record road crashes during construction and maintenance stages and take appropriate remedial actions 30. Operation of labor ❖ Locations selected for labour camps should be approved by Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant camps engineer and comply with guidelines/ recommendations issued by Cost Engineer, CEA, LA, DoF the CEA/Local Authority (LA). Construction of labourer’s camps shall not be located within 200m from waterways, within an area coming under DoF, and near to any other environment and social sensitive locations ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly Emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 31. Management of the ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant spread of Covid-19 or pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry Cost EngineerMoH handling sudden of Health and Local Public Health Inspector and adhere to all Pandemic outbreaks relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper hand washing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the Contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 591 32. Prevention of Vector ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Borne Diseases mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store Cost Engineer, MoH buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental Authority and relevant local authorities ❖ Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 33. Gender issues ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project staff Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant including Gender base including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and other Cost Engineer violence payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labour camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfort ability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 34. Issues due to labor ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly alter Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant influx existing levels of communicable diseases including respiratory Cost Engineer, MoH problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) ❖ Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct 592 ❖ Informing workers about national laws ❖ Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract ❖ Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) ❖ Cooperation with law enforcement agencies ❖ Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. ❖ A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. ❖ The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 35. Traffic Management ❖ Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan with respective Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant authorities to minimize inconvenience to road users as well as Cost Engineer, Traffic Police prevent road accidents and implement it. ❖ Road signs and trained flagmen should be used to divert traffic as per the required traffic management measures. ❖ Clear instructions should be given if detours are used. ❖ Also, any pits should be enclosed to prevent pedestrians or vehicles falling into them ❖ Improvement of the road surface and width will result in an increase of both the number of vehicles and the vehicle operating speeds. ❖ Therefore, after the construction is completed the contractor should erect relevant road signs and road markings to guide the drivers to ensure the safety of the vehicles and pedestrians 36. Loss of Access due to ❖ Temporary access will be provided when permanent access is Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction blocked for construction. Cost Engineer ❖ When construction work is in progress in one side, the other side will be opened for traffic & properly ❖ At the end of each day, debris that blocked access path will be cleared away under the supervision of the Engineer. 37. Protection of Physical ❖ If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cultural Resources trace the contractor will ensure that protective fencing as agreed with Cost Engineer (PCRs) close to the the community and or head of the physical cultural resource (ie Site. temple, mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. ❖ If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and will take all requisite measures to ensure so. 593 ❖ The contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. ❖ Labors will be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. ❖ Unless agreed with the community the contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 38. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in a manner that the destruction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Flora to the flora and their habitats is minimized. Cost Engineer • Trees and vegetation shall be felled / removed only if that impinges directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. In all such cases contractor shall take prior approval from the Engineer. • Contractor shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance. • If such action is unavoidable the Engineer shall be informed in advance and carry out public consultation and report on the same should be submitted to the Engineer. • Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the CEA, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. • Removed trees of significant value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. Documentation on the process should be shared with the engineer and maintained by the contractor. • The contractor shall plant at least 3 good specimens of native trees over 5-year-old root-balled or having at least 3ft height suitable for the location as identified by the Engineer..The planting should take place in public land suitable for the purpose • The contractor shall build hardy structures around the trees for protection. • The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the well-being of the trees/plants until the end of the contract 39. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in such a manner that the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Fauna destruction or disruption to the fauna and their habitats is Cost Engineer minimal. • Construction workers shall be instructed to protect fauna including wild animals and aquatic life as well as their habitats. Hunting, poaching and unauthorized fishing by project workers is not allowed. • No solid or liquid waste should be dumped into natural habitats. 594 40. Prevention of the ❖ There is a possibility of introducing / spreading of invasive species Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Spread of Invasive during material transportation and disposing cleared vegetation from Cost Engineer Plant Species one site to another, thus the following measures are to be undertaken. ❖ Close monitoring of transportation, storage of borrowing material for the spread of any invasive species must be done. • Vehicles should be covered during transportation of cleared vegetation to and from the construction site. • Borrow material to be brought from properly identified borrow pits and quarry sites, the sites should be inspected in order to ensure that no invasive plant species are being carried with the borrow material. • Washing the vehicles should be conducted periodically to prevent carrying any invasive species • The construction site should be inspected periodically to ensure that no invasive species are establishing themselves at the site. 41. Chance find • All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant procedures for PCRs other remains or things of geological or archaeological interest Cost Engineer and Archeological discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government Property and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. • The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. • The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 42. Surface Drainage and ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which will Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Possible Water discharge water to existing storm water drainage networks Cost Engineer Stagnation ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sandbag barriers etc. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to cutting, excavation and other activities 43. Handling Social and ❖ The Contractor shall appoint a person responsible for community Environmental Issues liaison and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ during Construction social related matters (Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO)). All public complaints will be entered into the Complaints Register. The ESSO will promptly investigate and review environmental complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. 595 ❖ A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs. They are received, with the action taken by the ESSO on complains thereof. 44. Livelihood of the ❖ Implementation of recommendations of the ARAP Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant squatters Cost Engineer POST CONSTRUCTION 45. Clearing/Closure of ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant Engineer, Construction engineer. Cost PRDA Site/Labor Camps ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ Agreements made with the particular land owners should be terminated and relevant documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. ❖ All solid waste will be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured will be left behind on site once the contractor demobilizes. 46. Environmental ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge Engineering Contractor RDA/Consultant Engineer, Enhancement/ treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed Cost PRDA Landscaping design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Documents. ❖ The Contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this ESMP. 47. Road furnishing on ❖ The Contractor will ensure that all safety signage and indicative road Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant Engineer, safety. markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design prior Cost PRDA to demobilization. 48. Hydrology and ❖ Routine maintenance, repairing, removal of sediments and rubbish Engineering Contractor, PRDA PRDA, RDA/Consultant drainage to avoid drainage congestions and obstructions to storm water flow Cost Engineer 49. Replanting of trees ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and monitoring Engineering Contractor PRDA, RDA/Consultant done at least for a period of three years Cost Engineer 50. Commercial units ❖ PMU will carry out consultations with owners of affected shops and PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant located within the discuss about their permanent relocation. Engineer existing ROW (Post ❖ The shop owners will be linked with relevant local authorities to (if monitoring of ARAP) necessary) for further assistance. 596 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Type of Number of Provided Stakeholder Participants (M/F) 12.03.2021 Grama Niladari, Female • This road rehabilitation is very Modarawana good. When rehabilitating the road, side drains and culverts also need to be improved. • Majority of the people in the village is Sinhalese and their religion is Buddhism. • Agriculture is the main source of livelihood of the people. Banana is the main agricultural crop other than paddy cultivation. Some people are employed in public and private sector jobs as well. 11.03.2021 Businessman Male • This road provides access to Embilipitiya - Middeniya Road (B 486). Therefore, it is important to develop this road. • Embilipitiya New Town is the nearest town. • In order to access various services such as education, employment, medical treatment and other administrative matters, people in this area often go to Embilipitiya New Town via this road. • Traders come to this area to buy agricultural produce such as banana and paddy. 11.03.2021 Businessman Male • This road provides access to Embilipitiya - Middeniya Road (B 486). Therefore, it is important to develop this road. • Embilipitiya New Town is the nearest town. • In order to access various services such as education, employment, medical treatments and other 597 administrative matters, people in this area often go to Embilipitiya New Town via this road. • Traders come to this area to buy agricultural produce such as banana and paddy. 11.03.2021 Resident Female • This road development is very good. • There are houses and some shops either side of the road. During the construction period these people will be affected by dust. • Agriculture is the main livelihood activity of the people. 11.03.2021 Visitor Male • The existing road surface is damaged. • People transport their agricultural produce to the market by trucks, lorries and tractors. • Existing drains are insufficient, so drains need to be improved and new drains need to be constructed where necessary. 598 2.16. CESGP of SR 17 a & b - Hingura Ara Old Road & Road to Hingura Ara Village Road 599 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 17 a & b - Hingura Ara Old Road & Road to Hingura Ara Village Road (2.8km) Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice Draft Final Report June 2021 600 Background HinguraAraOld Road and Road to Hingura village Road length: 2.8Km Coordinates: HinguraAra Old Road: Starting Point: 6°21'2.97"N, 80°50'4.54"E End Point:6°20'57.95"N,80°50'24.71"E Road to Hingura village: Starting Point: 6°21'12.74"N, 80°50'19.37"E End Point: 6°21'33.99"N 80°50'26.97"E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya EE Division: Embilipitiya GN Divisions: Hingurana, KetagalaAra 1. Introduction The HinguraAra Old Road (1.10km) starts at Pelmadulla - Embilipitiya Nonagama Road (A018) and provides a connection to Hingura Ara village road. This road is under the custody of Provincial Road Development Authority (PRDA).Sabaragamuwa Province. The existing average RoW of the road is around 8.0m and the average carriageway is 4.0m. Section A and B of the HinguraAra old road & Road to HinguraAra Village road traverse along a flat terrain and elevation of the trace varies between 83– 100m MSL.The existing surface of the road is damaged macadam, concreted and gravel. There are no protected areas located within or adjacent to the road trace. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 2.8 km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. Proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3.5m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and drains 450mm as required. Construction period for this road is estimated as 3 months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e.RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases, the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the 601 RoW. In such cases, there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, the Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the HinguraAra Old Road and Road to Hingura villageroad is around 8.0m and the average carriageway is 4.0m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The PRDA, Sabaragamuwa Province will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, a representative from Sabaragamuwa PRDA will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits: Embilipitiya Ceramic factory is located along the road. People frequently visit the factory for trading activities. The road development is important for these economic activities and for the residents. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 to collectall available information and takephotographs of the road(see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic mapsand secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (sse Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). The staff of Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted). The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. 602 Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Hingura Ara Old road & road to Higura Ara village Road will have low-negligible environmental and social impacts such as temporary loss of access to residents, common properties and the impact of dust, noise and vibration in minor level that can be managed via mitigatory codes of practice that will be defined as part of the contractual agreement/memorandums of understanding with project implementing contractors and therefore this sub-project can be classified as Low Risk. Therefore a Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practices (CESGP) is prepared for this sub- project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the impacts likely to occur. 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements: There are about 53 households and 05 small shops located on both sides of the road. The estimated population is 220, a majority of whom are Sinhala Buddhists ▪ Land ownership: There are no squatters along the road. All the lands are private and government lands. ▪ Livelihoods: Chena cultivation is the dominant agricultural practice in the area. Home gardens grown with minor cash crops also generate incomes for the residents. Some people are engaged in public and private sector jobs and self-employment. ▪ Local organisations: There are Farmer organisations in the area. ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There is a cemetery and a Health centre located along the road (Table 1). During construction period, access to these places will be disturbed. In order to mitigate this impact, temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after construction activities. Table 1:Community infrastructure and resources: Community Location - GPS Coordinate Chainage Road Distance from infrastructure & side RoW resources Cemetery 6° 21.196'N 80° 50.267'E 0+440 LHS 2.8m. (Section 1) Health Center 6° 20.986'N 80° 50.411'E 1+100 RHS 2.8m. (Section 1) ▪ On-going development projects: None ▪ Visitors to the area: Embilipitiya Ceramic factory is located along the road. People frequently visit the factory for trading activities. 603 7.2 Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical  Culverts will be reconstructed, and construction work? drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or  The road surface will be upgraded with rehabilitation of existing facilities? asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead  Proposed rehabilitation works will be to loss of housing, other assets, resource within the existing RoW. use or incomes? Is the site chosen for this work free from  This road is currently under the encumbrances and in possession of the custody of PRDA – Sabaragamuwa Ministry/ or relevant government agency? Province. Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the ownership status and current usage  Land within the RoWis owned to of land known? PRDA – Sabaragamuwa Province. This land is used for the road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other  fixed assets through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or  encroachers) present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or temporary  loss of incomes and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those  None of the people will be affected as affected by the project? If Yes, the development is carried out within approximately how many? the existing RoW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or  vulnerable to poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities,  services or natural resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction  During the construction phase, there pose potential safety risks to local can be safety issues to local 604 communities, commuters or pedestrians in communities, commuters or the project area? pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be  affected through land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools,  There is a cemetery and Health centre clinics, hospitals, places of worship? located along the road (see Table 1) Are there any GBV prevention and  Project area comes under the response actors (NGOs, government Embilipitiya Police station which is notified shelter homes, police stations, 4.51km away from project area. etc.) in project area of influence? Is the project site in a populated area  and/or with high vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public  spaces in the project location? Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the  Both skilled and unskilled workers will sub-project, with what skill set, and for be used by the contractors. what period? Approximately 12 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the  Priority will be given to secure labor local workforce? from the local community. Will there be workers brought in from  There is possibility of bringing outside outside the project area? labor if local labor is not sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation or  Accommodation facilities to be service amenities to support the workforce provided if labor is brought from during construction? outside. Will the incoming workers be from a  similar socio-economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local  community, are there any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? 605 Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project area The total number of labor required for the project is approximately 12. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 606 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project Sub-project: Hingura Ara old road & Road to Hingura Ara Village (No.17) Section (a): Hingura Ara Old Road (1.1km) Section (b): Road to Hingura Ara Village (1.7km) Road length: 2.8km Location: Province: Sabaragamuwa Province District: Rathnapura District DS Division: Embilipitiya SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site ✓ - Protected Area ✓ - Wetland ✓ - Mangrove ✓ - Estuarine ✓ - Buffer zone of protected area ✓ - Special area for protecting biodiversity ✓ B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas; ✓ disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g. ✓ sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of ✓ waterways crossed by roads, resulting in increased sediment in streams affected by increased soil erosion at construction site? - Deterioration of surface water quality due to ✓ An irrigation tank and a canal are located silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- from 1.1 - 1.3km (LHS) of Section b. based camps and chemicals used in The irrigation canal comes to edge of the construction? road at 6° 21.715'N, 80° 50.508'E. Site specific mitigation measures such as silt traps and silt fences shall be applied in order to minimize water quality impacts resulted due to civil works. Location of 607 labor camps only at approved sites and continues labor supervision shall minimize these impacts. - Increased local air pollution due to rock ✓ Local air pollution will be slightly crushing, cutting and filling works, and increased at crushing plant, batching chemicals from asphalt processing? plant, asphalt plant and construction site during the construction period. Regular sprinkling of water to suppress dust and avoiding using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and ✓ Blasting is not necessary. other civil works? Sensitive Receptors is given in the Screening Checklist to determine the level of Social impacts in the table on question 06. Noise and Vibration will be increased construction site during the construction period. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works will be managed within the particular standards. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of ✓ people - Other social concerns relating to ✓ The villagers who live in the boundary inconveniences in living conditions in the of the road will be affected with upper project areas that may trigger cases of upper respiratory problems and stress causing respiratory problems and stress? generation of dust, noise and vibration due to civil works. Regular sprinkling of water to suppress dust and avoiding using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civils works will be managed within the particular standards. - Hazardous driving conditions where ✓ Some sections of the road surface are of construction interferes with pre-existing damaged macadam, and concreted and roads? gravel surfaces are eroded. Road signal boards shall be applied in necessary locations to minimize road accidents. Speed limits shall be applied and monitored for all construction vehicles. - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in ✓ Location of labor camps only at construction camps and work sites, and approved sites and continues labor possible transmission of communicable supervision shall minimize these diseases from workers to local populations? impacts 608 - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for ✓ Stagnation of water in empty cans, mosquito vectors of disease? containers, tyresetc shall be prevented and continues site supervision shall minimize these impacts. - Accident risks associated with increased - Implementation of a proper traffic vehicular traffic, leading to accidental management plan during the spills of toxic materials and loss of life? construction period will minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lamps and provision of PPE for laborers will mitigate these impacts. - Increased noise and air pollution resulting ✓ from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil, grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? ✓ Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road 609 Appendix 1 - Photograghs of Hingura Ara Old Road (SR17 Section a) Figure 5: Starting point of the road Figure 2: Cemetery located at 0.440km on LHS of the road 610 Figure 3: Along the road Figure 4: Public Health Centre located at 1.100km on LHS of the road 611 Figure 5: End point of the road 612 Photograghs of Road to Higura Ara Village (SR17 Section b) Figure 6: Starting point of the road Figure 7: Along the road 613 Figure 8: End point of the road 614 Appendix 2 – Location Map 615 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Hingura Ara old road & Road to Hingura Ara Village Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Low Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used Public highlighted that runoff gets accumulated throughout • Section 3.2.20 of CESGP the road even during a minor rain event due to absence of • Bridge design manual of proper drainage facilities. Therefore it is recommended to RDA improve drainage facility along the road. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made to Project Director – IRCDP, RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 616 Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGP) Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGP) for Rehabilitation of Higura Ara Old Road and Road to Hingura Village Road (SR17) 1. Preamble The following Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGP) prepared for Hingura Ara old road and road to Hingura Ara Village of Ratnapura District should be considered as part and parcel of the Contractual Documents and shall be considered alongside the Technical Specifications, Drawings and Bill of Quantities. Thereby the prescriptions detailed in the CESGP are mandatory in nature and also contractually binding. The CESGP will also be equally applicable to Sub-Contractors including nominated Sub-Contractors if any. The Contractor shall be responsible for the compliance with the requirements of the CESGP. With the assistance of the Contactors on behalf of the Employer the Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) also referred to as Engineer shall monitor the compliance of the CESGP by the Contractor. The Contractor carrying out the works through a designated focal person as an Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO) shall assist the Engineer to conduct his duties as required in the CESGP implementation by (a) maintaining up to date records on actions taken by the Contractor with regard to the implementation of CESGP recommendations (b) through timely submission of reports, information and data to the employer through the Engineer, (c) via participating in the meetings convened by the Engineer or any relevant line agency and (d) any other assistance requested by the Engineer. A basic Terms of Reference for the ESSO to be appointed is included in Annex 1 of this document. 2. Suggested Criteria for Costing for Implementation of Measures in CESGP The Contractor shall include in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) prepared all costs to be incurred for the implementation of measures outlined in the CESGP as specific line items. The bidders are advised to carefully consider the CESGP requirements to be done during the construction stage when preparing the bid and pricing the items of work. The cost of CESGP requirements to be done during the construction stage shall be included in the Contract Price. Thus, separate payments shall not be made in respect of compliance with the CESGP. In case the Contractor or his Sub-Contractor/s fails to implement the CESGP recommendations, after informing in writing to the Contractor, the Engineer shall take due actions as it is deemed necessary to ensure that the CESGP is properly implemented. 3. Environmental and Social Codes of Practice to be complied with During the Implementation of the Contract The Contractor shall, throughout the execution and completion of the Works and the remedying of any defects therein: 617 I. Have full regard for the safety of all persons employed by the Contractor and the Sub-Contractor(s) and keep the Site (so far as the same is under his control) in an orderly state appropriate to the avoidance of danger to such persons. II. Take all reasonable steps to protect the work force, communities, and environment (both on and off the Site) and to limit damage and nuisance to people and property resulting from pollution, noise and other results of his operations. III. Implement at minimum the following measures for E and S management during all phases of the Contract. IV. Be responsible for ensuring full compliance to the processes outlined below. V. Prepare detailed Environmental and Social Method Statement (ESMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and manner in which the CESGP is to be implemented. o It is required from the Contractor to prepare the ESMS for each work site, if work shall be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. o The ESMS shall be updated every 3 months and submit for the Engineers review and confirmation that any amendments to the construction methodology used on sites have been reviewed and incorporate specific measures as per this code. 3.1.Pre-Construction Impact Mitigation Prior to and During Mobilization 3.1.1. Utility Relocation- Based on the preliminary studies, utilities observed along the road are not necessary to be removed. However it is worthwhile to include a provision to relocate the utilities in case it is found necessary in the design stage and construction stage to perfect the work. In such case; The Contractor shall confirm the identification of the common utilities to be affected such as: telephone cables, electric cables, telephone and electric poles, water pipelines, public water taps, Community Based Water Pipe Lines etc as recommended by the Engineer. Affected utilities shall be relocated as instructed by the Engineer with the prior approval of the relevant utility providers at least 3 months from the start of contract starts and the Contractor should maintain written documentation of all concurrence. Original documents of such clearance should be made available to the Engineer. The Engineer shall ensure community consensus and minimum impact to common utilities like telephones, electricity supplies and water supplies and instruct the contractor accordingly of the required steps of management. 3.1.2. Removal of Trees Prior to Construction14.As per the preliminary studies removal of roadside trees is not found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary during construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users in compatible with the design yet to be completed. In such case; 14The RDA will be responsible for ensuring adequate protection to the trees to be retained with tree guards (e.g. Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars) as required. 618 ❖ The Employer, Engineer and the Contractor shall confirm the number of trees that shall be affected with girth size & species type and inform the community prior to removal of any large trees.15 ❖ Here it shall ensure that every effort shall be taken to protect the existing trees and to provide adequate protection to the trees to be retained with tree guards (e.g. Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars) as required. ❖ If any trees that are of importance to the community, such a Bo Trees, trees specially protected by the community or on private property, the Contractor shall work with the project Engineer to understand the due process to be followed and agreement made with the community. No such trees shall be removed without prior written consent from the Engineer and endorsed by the community. ❖ Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Engineer. ❖ All trees of commercial value shall be handed over to the Timber Corporation on removal and documented. ❖ Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times the number of trees cut (1:3) should be carried out in the project area. (Please Refer Tree Protection/ Tree Re-Planting Procedures outlined in 3.2.23. 3.1.3. Construction of labor camps where applicable ❖ The Contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the Engineer and the relevant local authority for the location, layout and facilities provided for labor camp prior to erection. ❖ The Contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Separate accommodations should be provided for female labor with necessary facilities ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with approval from the Local Public Health Inspector (PHI) and such approvals should be made available for inspection by the Engineer’ ❖ Adequate health care shall be provided for the work force including basic screening in line with national public health requirements and observation based assessment of the quality of living conditions and these documents shall be made available for the inspection by the Engineer. ❖ Upon completion of Works the labor camp site shall be cleared and site should be reinstated to previous condition. ❖ If facilities are rented from local communities of facilities provided by the contractor as labor accommodation, the Contractor shall ensure that no nuisances or disturbances are caused to the local communities due to labor misconduct. ❖ Local labor should be secured as much as possible so that providing accommodation facilities for laborers will be reduced 15 The RDA and Local Authority (LA) are required to ensure that it is done in a proper manner by identifying all the trees affected due to road improvements, implement changes in design and alignment and the trees to be removed ( species, girth and the height) and trees to be protected prior to issuing the Bidding Document to the Bidders. Contractor shall have no authority to remove a tree without written clearance from the Engineer to the Contract. The community shall be made aware of this prior to inviting bids. All logs of commercial value shall be sold to the timber corporation and documentation maintained. If any compensatory plantation is required, that too either may be included in the contract or hand it over to Forest Department, LA and Community. The RDA will be responsible for making the arrangement and then instruct the contractor of any responsibilities there on forth. 619 3.1.4. Planning of temporary Traffic arrangements ❖ Traffic control plan shall be provided by the Contractor to the Engineer for approval. Engineer shall submit the approved plan to the Employer one week prior to the closure of the road, if required. ❖ The traffic control plans shall contain details of temporary diversion, details of arrangements for construction under traffic, details of traffic arrangement after cessation of work each day, signage, safety measures for transport of hazardous materials and arrangement of flagmen. 3.1.5. Material Sourcing ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that sand, aggregates and other quarry materials are sourced only from licensed sources and the Contractor shall provide details of the quarries including the location, owner, the quantity, copy of the license before the first progress meeting. Updates shall be provided at all the subsequent progress meetings. ❖ The Contractor shall source all borrow materials only from licensed sources. ❖ Where the Contractor shall use self-owned borrow/quarry sites the Contractor shall be a licensed holder and the original documents shall be made available for the inspection of the Engineer. The Contractor shall further follow the guidance provided in section 3.2.25. ❖ Sourcing of any material from any protected areas and/or designated natural areas are strictly prohibited. 3.1.6. The Use of Alternate Construction Material The Contractor in discussion with the Engineer if willing shall identify and propose in the bid sources and suitability of alternate materials should be identified. In case of availability of alternate materials, the Engineer via the agreed design shall specify the following: (i) Characteristics and availability of the material (ii) Possibility of use in the project (iii) Methods of testing, specifications, recommended usage and (iv) Mechanism for procuring and transporting to the site. The feasibility of its use shall be based on the lead from the project corridor, suitability of the material and the extent of use as endorsed by the Engineer and RDA A separate BOQ should be included for alternate materials in case they are available in the proximity of the project area and the Engineer and RDA to include their use for a particular subproject. Testing shall be done as per IS specifications, in order to evaluate suitability of the alternate materials. In case test results do not match the specifications; option of blending the material with standard materials to meet the required specifications should be explored. The PIU must ensure that the use of alternate material is as per specifications. The Contractor shall approach the supplier identified based on lead and material suitability and shall sign an agreement specifying the quantity of the material to be procured. 3.1.7. Management of the spread of Covid-19 or handling sudden Pandemic outbreaks ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper hand washing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. 620 ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 3.1.8. Information Disclosure among Stakeholders ❖ The Contractor shall take measures to make the residents and other stakeholders who are affected physically or by verbally aware of the possible impact caused by the works carried out by providing them with information on the construction activities; muster their views for possible impact mitigation as this shall also ensure a good rapport and less complaints. This should be carried-out immediately after the mobilization at Site and in reasonable intervals if needed. ❖ A copy of the CESGP should be made available at both Contractor’s and the Engineer’s site office for reference. ❖ The Contractor with the guidance from the Engineer shall make all labor including that of sub- Contractors where applicable aware of all the agreed provisions outlined in this CESGP. 3.1.9. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the design requirements including realignment of bends or construction of cross drainages, lead aways in the locations where required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All efforts must be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 3.1.10. Land Acquisition (If required) Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 3.1.11. Identifying locations to provide temporary access ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is blocked for construction. ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. 621 3.2. Site Management and Mitigation of Impacts during Construction Phase 3.2.1. Transportation and Storage of construction materials ❖ Sites for storage of construction materials should be identified, without affecting the traffic and other common utilities that shall lead to access issues as the compound is operational. ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks in accordance with the applicable laws and the regulations of the country. Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. 3.2.2. Management of Dust and Fugitive Emissions ❖ All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires (with measures to avoid water collection in them) or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. This shall minimize the levels of airborne dust. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust barriers should be used during all construction activities, especially in areas along roads with heavy traffic, commercial and residential areas. 622 ❖ The minimum height of barriers should be 6ft . Material such as Amano roofing sheets, fine mesh geo textiles are recommended materials to be used for setting up dust barriers ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Tire washing facility/ies should be established for all vehicles leaving from material storage sites, yards, plants etc… to minimise mud transferred to the public roads. 3.2.3. Management of Noise related Nuisances ❖ Use of access roads should be minimized during 7:00AM to 8:30AM; 1:00PM to 2:00PM and 4:30PM to 6:00PM if there are schools and government/private office premises are located. This shall not only to reduce noise levels but also help mitigate congestion issues in the area due to the construction activities. ❖ All Equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that shall be used in construction on site and for transport. ❖ Noise generating work shall not be carried out during public holidays without prior clearance from the Engineer. If at all, special attention should be made if a religious places (at 1.1km of Section a), schools during operating hours, public courts or any other affected nearby community. All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. For all construction activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of night time resident laborers should be minimized. ❖ Temporary sound barriers also should be erected around buildings or premises as appropriate to shield residents if there are complaints from them. 3.2.4. Vehicular noise pollution at residential / sensitive receptors ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Immobile construction equipment shall be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include, the pre-school, places of worship and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be employed. 3.2.5. Noise from vehicles, machinery and equipment 623 ❖ The Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery &equipment to the Engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 3.2.6. Management of Impacts due to Vibration ❖ The Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction works do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to vibration or any other means. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The Contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions Contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damage occurred to third party property/ies as a result of his activity as agreed with the affected party and the Engineer. 3.2.7. Removal and Disposal of construction debris and excavated materials ❖ During site clearance activities, demolition and debris removal must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Possibly debris removal can be carried out during non-peak hours to avoid traffic at the site. ❖ The Contractor shall identify the sites for debris disposal and should be finalized prior to start of the earthworks; Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the Local Authority (LA) have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the designated forest land. o Avoid disposal on productive land. o Minimize the construction debris by balancing the cut and fill requirements to the possible extent. ❖ The Contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites agreed with the Engineer. 624 3.2.8. Protection of topsoil ❖ The Contractor should attempt to reuse the cut material from earthworks for project activities where possible 3.2.9. Control of Sedimentation and Soil Erosion ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing drainage paths are not blocked. ❖ Silt traps shall be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways where necessary along the road corridor (E.g: from 1.1 - 1.3km of Section b where irrigation canal is located on left hand side). ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. ❖ These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. ❖ During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the Contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. ❖ Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. ❖ All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment shall be made for their implementation. ❖ Further Guidance on cost effective measures to follow are presented in Annex III. 3.2.10. Pollution from Fuel and Lubricants ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking location, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers and irrigation canal/ponds. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) as approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products shall be disposed off in accordance with standards set under the National Environmental Act or by the Central Environmental Authority of Sri Lanka/Ministry of Environment (CEA/MoE), 625 ❖ Engineer shall certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of (CEA/MoE) or any other relevant laws. 3.2.11. Public and Worker Safety The Site should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the compound on a daily basis. (Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility) The Site should be clearly demarcated by the above means and restriction of access to public to the site will help the safety of public. Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. Notices to the public should be in all three languages The Contractor should obtain a Third party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. All vehicles used in the construction process should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the EMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded. Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. Contractor should organize awareness campaigns for the local public on road safety at least twice during the construction phase 626 3.2.12. Safety Gear for Labors Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. The Contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. In addition, the Contractor shall maintained in stock at the site office, gloves, ear muffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. Notices to all laborers should be displayed in all three languages All laborers should be made aware about labor GRM and they should have convenient access to GRCs 3.2.13. Prevention of accidents Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. 3.2.14. Presence of Outside Labor in a Residential Area Strict labor supervision should be undertaken. There should be labor awareness programs to educate the laborers about their general behavior while at work as well as their own safety. 627 3.2.15. Operation of labor camps The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. The Contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 3.2.16. Management of the spread of Covid-19 or handling sudden Pandemic outbreaks The Contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. The Contractor shall ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning shall be made for spacing. The Contractor shall at all times, ensure proper hand washing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the Contractor shall immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 3.2.17. Prevention of Vector Borne Diseases Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental Authority and relevant local authorities The Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 3.2.18. Handling Gender issues including Gender base violence. Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project staff including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. The sanitary facilities in sites and labor camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfort ability for female users and safe access. Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 628 3.2.19. Issues due to labor influx Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly alter existing levels of communicable diseases including respiratory problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities Avoid or reduce labor influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labor (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) o Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct o Informing workers about national laws o Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract o Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) o Cooperation with law enforcement agencies Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 3.2.20. Surface Drainage and Possible Water Stagnation Provide storm water drain system in the premises which shall discharge water to the improved roadside storm water drain. Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sand bag barriers etc. Temporary flooding due to excavation. Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to excavation during the laying of pipes, cutting activities. 3.2.21. Tree Protection during Construction Phase • Giving due protection to the trees that fall in the shoulders /corridor of impact shall be the prime focus during Construction/post construction • Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars, use of plate compactors near trees may also be considered where necessary 3.2.22. Tree Re-Planting Re-plantation of at least thrice (1:3) the number of trees cut should be carried out along the project road. 629 Where the design recommends tree planting should be undertaken in other areas as compensation the Contractor shall propose a suitable location in discussion with the local communities and Engineer and undertake the replanting activities here. Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and monitoring done at least for a period of 3 years . Survival status shall be reported on monthly basis to the Engineer. 3.2.23. Clearing/Closure of Construction Site/Labor Camps Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineer. The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. On completion of the works, all temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor ’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. 3.2.24. Management of Contractor Operated Quarry and Borrow Sites 3.2.24.1. Borrowing of Earth and Management of Self Operated Borrow Sites In the event the Contractor shall use a self-operated borrow site The Contractor shall comply with the environmental requirements/guidelines issued by the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB), CEA and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. The Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the engineer No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (FFPO) and Forest Ordinance (FO) of Sri Lanka Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the engineer. All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the Contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the GSMB, CEA and the respective local authority. Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits and closure of the sites as per the Guidance provided in Annex II of the CESGP. 3.2.24.2. Quarry Operations and Management of Self Operated Quarry Sites- Applicable if the contractor will use own quarry. In the event the Contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry sites available in the project area They should be operated with a valid IML EPL and trade license Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractor s operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor . Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 630 3.2.25. Procedures for Dealing with Chance Finds 3.2.25.1. Flora and Chance found Fauna The Contractor shall take reasonable precaution to prevent workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any flora (plant/vegetation) and fauna (animal) including fishing in any water body and hunting of any animal. If any wild animal is found near the construction site at any point of time, the Contractor shall immediately upon discovery thereof acquaint the Engineer and carry out the Engineer's instructions for dealing with the same. The Engineer shall report to the nearby Forest Department /Department of Wild Life Conservation (range office or divisional office) and shall take appropriate steps/ measures, if required in consultation with the forest officials. 3.2.25.2. Chance Found Archaeological Property All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other remains or things of geological or archaeological interest discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He shall, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. The Engineer shall seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 3.2.26. Handling Social and Environmental Issues during Construction The Contractor shall appoint a person (Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO)) responsible for community liaison and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ social related matters. All public complaints shall be entered into the Complaints Register. The Engineer shall promptly investigate and review public complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. A register of complaints shall be maintained. Any complaint received shall be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs upon receipt of the complaint citing the action taken/to be taken by the ESSO on complaints thereof. A final report shall be forwarded to the Engineer within 3 Days 3.2.27. Prevention of Sexual exploitation, child trafficking and child labour ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment of contract workers (including subcontractors) with age verification to avoid child labor. ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education 631 3.3. Completion of Works and Demobilization Stage 3.3.1. Clearing/Closure of Construction Site/Labor Camps Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the engineer. The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well On completion of the works, all temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor ’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. All solid waste shall be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. No waste material or structured shall be left behind on site once the Contractor demobilizes. 3.3.2. Environmental Enhancement/ Landscaping of Shoulders Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Documents. The contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the road corridor and from other workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this CESGP. 3.3.3. Road furnishing on safety. The Contractor shall ensure that all safety signage and indicative markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design prior to demobilization. 632 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Type of Number of Provided Stakeholder Participants (M/F) 11.03.2021 Grama Niladari, Male • The existing road surface is Hingura ara damaged, so this road development is very good. • Majority of the people living along the road is Sinhalese. Buddhism is the religion of this population. • Chena cultivation is the main agricultural practice in the area. Some people are employed in public and private sector jobs and self- employment. 11.03.2021 Road User Male • Embilipitiya Ceramic factory and nail factory are located along the road. Traders frequently visit these factories for trading activities. • During the construction period access to houses and commercial institutes located on either side of the road will be affected. • The transportation will be improved after road development. 11.03.2021 Resident Female • This road is very important road, because this road provides access to Pelmadulla - Embilipitiya Nonagama Road (A018) • Road development will be more advantageous for school children and other road users. • Majority of the people living along the road are Sinhalese. 633 2.17. CESGP of SR 18 Road from Hingura Ara to Ketagal Ara 634 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 18 - Road from Hingura Ara to Ketagal Ara (1.45km) Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice Draft Final Report June 2021 635 Background Road from Hingura to KetagalAra Road length: 1.45Km Coordinates: Starting Point 6°21'3.88"N, 80°50'23.22"E End Point 6°21'24.56"N, 80°50'54.22"E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya EE Division: Embilipitiya GN Divisions: KategalAra and HinguraAra 1. Introduction The road from Hingura to Ketagal Ara (1.5km) starts from Old HiguraAra road provides access to settlements. This road is under the custodyof the Provincial Road Development Authority (PRDA – Sabaragamuwa Province). The surface of the road is damaged macadam and gravel.The road traverses along a flat terrain and elevation of the trace varies between 78– 96m MSL. The road ends at irrigation canal in KetagalAra (Bridge) at 6° 21'348"N and 80° 50'770"E. The road does not fall within or adjacent to any protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 1.45 km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. Proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3.5m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and drains 450mm as required.Construction period for this road is estimated as 2 months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e.RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, the Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In 636 locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the Road from Hingura to KetagalArais around 7.5m and the average carriageway is 4.1m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The PRDA, Sabaragamuwa Province will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, a representative from PRDA – Sabaragamuwa Province will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits Banana cultivation is popular in the project area. The traders visit the area to buy these agricultural produces. The road development will facilitate convenience for the residents and transportation of agricultural produce. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and to collect all available information and take photographs of the road(see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic mapsand secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location).The staff of the Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted). The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, This subproject i.e. Road from Hingura Ara to Ketagal Ara will have low-negligible environmental and social impacts such as drainage issues, noise and vibration and loss of access that can be managed via mitigatory codes of practice that will be defined as part of the contractual agreement/memorandums of understanding with project implementing contractors and therefore this sub-project can be classified as Low Risk. 637 Therefore a codes of Environmental and Social Good Practices (CESGP) is prepared for this sub- project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the likely impacts. 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1 Project Impact Area Settlements: There are about 49 households and 10 small shops located on both sides of the road with an estimated population of225 persons. They are Sinhala Buddhists. ▪ Land ownership: There are no squatters along the road. All the lands are private and government. ▪ Livelihoods: Banana is the dominant cultivation in the area. Paddy and coconut are the other agricultural crops. Some people are engaged in public and private sector jobs as well. ▪ Local organisations: There are Rural Development Societies functioning in the area. ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There is a Buddha shrine and one school located along the road (Table 1). During construction period, access to these places will be disturbed. In order to mitigate this impact temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after construction activities. Table 1: Community infrastructure and resources Community Location - GPS Coordinate Road side Distance from infrastructure & RoW resources Buddha Shrine 6° 21.327'N 80° 50.698'E LHS 1.6m KetagalAraVidyalaya 6° 21'21.90"N 80° 50' 48.37"E RHS 1.5m ▪ On going development projects: None ▪ Visitors to the area:Visitors come to project area for trading activities of agricultural produces. Teachers from other nearby villages use this road to reach theKatagalAraschool. 638 7.2 Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new  Culverts will be reconstructed, and physical construction work? drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains donot exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or  The road surface will be upgraded with rehabilitation of existing facilities? asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to  Proposed rehabilitation works will be lead to loss of housing, other assets, within the existing RoW resource use or incomes? Is the site chosen for this work free  This road is currently under the custody from encumbrances and in possession of PRDA – Sabaragamuwa Province of the Ministry/ or relevant government agency? Is land acquisition likely to be  Proposed rehabilitation works will be necessary? within the existing RoW Is the ownership status and current  Land within the RoW is owned to PRDA usage of land known? – Sabaragamuwa Province. This land is used for the road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and  other fixed assets through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters  or encroachers) present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or  temporary loss of incomes and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of  None of the people will be affected those affected by the project? If Yes, people as the development work will approximately how many? becarried out within the existing RoW. 639 Any of these people poor, indigenous or  vulnerable to poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities,  services or natural resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction  During the construction phase, there can pose potential safety risks to local be safety issues to local communities, communities, commuters or pedestrians commuters or pedestrians. However, this in the project area? can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities  be affected through land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools, There is a Buddha shrine and aschool clinics, hospitals, places of worship? located along the road (see Table 1) Are there any GBV prevention and  Project area comes under the response actors (NGOs, government Embilipitiya Police station which is notified shelter homes, police stations, 4.65km away from project area. etc.) in project area of influence? Is the project site in a populated area  and/or with high vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public  spaces in the project location? Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for  Both skilled and unskilled workers will the sub-project, with what skill set, and be used by the contractors. for what period? Approximately 12 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the  Priority will be given to secure labor local workforce? from the local community. There is possibility of bringing outside labor if local labor is not sufficient/available.  640 Will there be workers brought in from outside the project area? Will the project require accommodation  Accommodation facilities to be provided or service amenities to support the if labor is brought from outside. workforce during construction? Will the incoming workers be from a  similar socio-economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local  community, are there any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project The total number of labor required area for the project is approximately 12. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 641 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project Sub-project: Road from Hingura Ara to Ketagal Ara (No.18) Road length: 1.45km Location: Province: Sabaragamuwa District; Rathnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site ✓ - Protected Area ✓ - Wetland ✓ - Mangrove ✓ - Estuarine ✓ - Buffer zone of protected area ✓ - Special area for protecting biodiversity ✓ B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas; ✓ disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g. ✓ sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of ✓ waterways crossed by roads, resulting in increased sediment in streams affected by increased soil erosion at construction site? - Deterioration of surface water quality due to ✓ Irrigation canal (Ketagal Ara) is silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- crossed by the road at 6° 21.348'N based camps and chemicals used in and 80° 50.770'E. Site specific construction? mitigation measures shall be applied in order minimize water quality impacts resulted due to civil works. Location of labor camps only at approved sites and continues labor supervision shall minimize these impacts. 642 - Increased local air pollution due to rock ✓ Local air pollution will be slightly crushing, cutting and filling works, and increased at crushing plants, chemicals from asphalt processing? Batching plant, and asphalt plant and construction site during the construction period. Regular sprinkling of water to suppress dust and avoiding using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and ✓ Blasting is not necessary. other civil works? Sensitive Receptors found along the road are given in the screening checklist to determine the level of Social impacts in the table under question 06. Noise and Vibration will be increased at construction sites during the construction period. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works will be managed within the particular standards. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of ✓ people - Other social concerns relating to ✓ The villagers who live in the inconveniences in living conditions in the boundary of the road will be affected project areas that may trigger cases of upper with upper respiratory problems and respiratory problems and stress? stress causing generation of dust, noise and vibration due to civil works. Regular sprinkling of water to suppress dust and avoiding using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civils works will be managed within the particular standards. - Hazardous driving conditions where ✓ Some sections of the road surface are construction interferes with pre-existing of damaged macadam. There are two roads? sharp bends at 0.6km and 0.9km. Road signal boards shall be applied at necessary locations to minimize road accidents. Speed limits shall be applied and monitored for all construction vehicles. 643 - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in ✓ Location of labor camps only at construction camps and work sites, and approved sites and continues labor possible transmission of communicable supervision shall minimize these diseases from workers to local populations? impacts - Creation of temporary breeding habitats ✓ Stagnation of water in empty cans, form mosquito vectors of disease? containers, tyres etc shall be prevented and continues site supervision shall minimize these impacts. - Accident risks associated with increased ✓ Road signal boards shall be applied vehicular traffic, leading to accidental in necessary locations to minimize spills of toxic materials and loss of life? road accidents. Speed limits shall be applied and monitored for all construction vehicles. Health and safety regulations under the factory ordinance with regard to provision of health and safety measures and amenities at work place shall be comply. - Increased noise and air pollution resulting ✓ from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil, grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? ✓ Attachments; Appendix 1: Photographs Appendix 2: Location map 644 Appendix 1 - Photograghs ofRoad from Hingura Ara to Ketagal Ara Plate 1: Starting point of the road Plate 2: Along the road 645 Plate 3: Along the road Plate 4: End point of the road 646 Appendix 2 – Location Map 647 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Road from Hingura Ara to Ketagal Ara Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Low risk Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used Side drains directed to the irrigation canal are recommended • Section 3.2.9 of CESGP to have silt traps in adequate capacity with other silt control measures. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made to Project Director – IRCDP, RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 648 Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGP) 1. Preamble The following Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGP) prepared for Road from Hingura Ara to Ketagal Ara of Ratnapura District should be considered as part and parcel of the Contractual Documents and shall be considered alongside the Technical Specifications, Drawings and Bill of Quantities. Thereby the prescriptions detailed in the CESGP are mandatory in nature and also contractually binding. The CESGP will also be equally applicable to Sub-Contractors including nominated Sub-Contractors if any. The Contractor shall be responsible for the compliance with the requirements of the CESGP. With the assistance of the Contactors on behalf of the Employer the Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) also referred to as Engineer shall monitor the compliance of the CESGP by the Contractor. The Contractor carrying out the works through a designated focal person as an Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO) shall assist the Engineer to conduct his duties as required in the CESGP implementation by (a) maintaining up to date records on actions taken by the Contractor with regard to the implementation of CESGP recommendations (b) through timely submission of reports, information and data to the employer through the Engineer, (c) via participating in the meetings convened by the Engineer or any relevant line agency and (d) any other assistance requested by the Engineer. A basic Terms of Reference for the ESSO to be appointed is included in Annex 1 of this document. 2. Suggested Criteria for Costing for Implementation of Measures in CESGP The Contractor shall include in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) prepared all costs to be incurred for the implementation of measures outlined in the CESGP as specific line items. The bidders are advised to carefully consider the CESGP requirements to be done during the construction stage when preparing the bid and pricing the items of work. The cost of CESGP requirements to be done during the construction stage shall be included in the Contract Price. Thus, separate payments shall not be made in respect of compliance with the CESGP. In case the Contractor or his Sub-Contractor/s fails to implement the CESGP recommendations after informing in writing to the Contractor, the Engineer shall take due actions as it is deemed necessary to ensure that the CESGP is properly implemented. 3. Environmental and Social Codes of Practice to be Complied with during the Implementation of the Contract The Contractor shall, throughout the execution and completion of the Works and the remedying of any defects therein: I. Have full regard for the safety of all persons employed by the Contractor and the Sub-Contractor(s) and keep the Site (so far as the same is under his control) in an orderly state appropriate to the avoidance of danger to such persons. II. Take all reasonable steps to protect the work force, communities, and environment (both on and off the Site) and to limit damage and nuisance to people and property resulting from pollution, noise and other results of his operations. III. Implement at minimum the following measures for E and S management during all phases of the Contract. IV. Be responsible for ensuring full compliance to the processes outlined below. 649 V. Prepare detailed Environmental and Social Method Statement (ESMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and manner in which the CESGP is to be implemented. o It is required from the Contractor to prepare the ESMS for each work site, if work shall be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. o The ESMS shall be updated every 3 months and submit for the Engineers review and confirmation that any amendments to the construction methodology used on sites have been reviewed and incorporate specific measures as per this code. 3.1.Pre-Construction Impact Mitigation Prior to and During Mobilization 3.1.1. Utility Relocation- Based on the preliminary studies, utilities observed along the road are not necessary to be removed. However it is worthwhile to include a provision to relocate the utilities in case it is found necessary in the design stage and construction stage to perfect the work. In such case;; The Contractor shall confirm the identification of the common utilities to be affected such as: telephone cables, electric cables, telephone and electric poles, water pipelines, public water taps, Community Based Water Pipe Lines etc as recommended by the Engineer. Affected utilities shall be relocated as instructed by the Engineer with the prior approval of the relevant utility providers at least 3 months from the start of contract starts and the Contractor should maintain written documentation of all concurrence. Original documents of such clearance should be made available to the Engineer. The Engineer shall ensure community consensus and minimum impact to common utilities like telephones, electricity supplies and water supplies and instruct the contractor accordingly of the required steps of management. 3.1.2. Removal of Trees Prior to Construction16.As per the preliminary studies removal of roadside trees is not found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary during construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users in compatible with the design yet to be completed. In such case; ❖ The Employer, Engineer and the Contractor shall confirm the number of trees that shall be affected with girth size & species type and inform the community prior to removal of any large trees.17 ❖ Here it shall ensure that every effort shall be taken to protect the existing trees and to provide adequate protection to the trees to be retained with tree guards (e.g. Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars) as required. ❖ If any trees that are of importance to the community, such a Bo Trees, trees specially protected by the community or on private property, the Contractor shall work with the project Engineer to understand the due process to be followed and agreement made with the community. No such trees shall be removed without prior written consent from the Engineer and endorsed by the community. 16 The RDA will be responsible for ensuring adequate protection to the trees to be retained with tree guards (e.g. Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars) as required. 17 The RDA and Local Authority (LA) are required ensure that it is done in a proper manner by identifying all the trees affected due to road improvements, implement changes in design and alignment and the trees to be removed ( species, girth and the height) and trees to be protected prior to issuing the Bidding Document to the Bidders. Contractor shall have no authority to remove a tree without written clearance from the Engineer to the Contract. The community shall be made aware of this prior to inviting bids. All logs of commercial value shall be sold to the timber corporation and documentation maintained. If any compensatory plantation is required, that too either may be included in the contract or hand it over to Forest Department, LA and Community. The RDA will be responsible for making the arrangement and then instruct the contractor of any responsibilities there on forth. 650 ❖ Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Engineer. ❖ All trees of commercial value shall be handed over to the Timber Corporation on removal and documented. ❖ Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least thricethe number of trees cut should be carried out in the project area. (Please Refer Tree Protection/ Tree Re-Planting Procedures outlined in 3.2.23. 3.1.3. Construction of labor camps where applicable ❖ The Contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the Engineer for the location, layout and facilities provided for labor camp prior to erection. ❖ The Contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Separate accommodations should be provided for female labor with necessary facilities ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with approval from the Local Public Health Inspector (PHI) and such approvals should be made available for inspection by the Engineer’ ❖ Adequate health care shall be provided for the work force including basic screening in line with national public health requirements and observation based assessment of the quality of living conditions and these documents shall be made available for the inspection by the Engineer. ❖ Upon completion of Works the labor camp site shall be cleared and site should be reinstated to previous condition. ❖ If facilities are rented from local communities of facilities provided by the contractor as labor accommodation, the Contractor shall ensure that no nuisances or disturbances are caused to the local communities due to labor misconduct. ❖ Local labor should be secured as much as possible so that providing accommodation facilities for laborers will be reduced 3.1.4. Planning of temporary Traffic arrangements ❖ Traffic control plan shall be provided by the Contractor to the Engineer for approval. Engineer shall submit the approved plan to the Employer one week prior to the closure of the road, if required. ❖ The traffic control plans shall contain details of temporary diversion, details of arrangements for construction under traffic, details of traffic arrangement after cessation of work each day, signage, safety measures for transport of hazardous materials and arrangement of flagmen. 3.1.5. Material Sourcing ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that sand, aggregates and other quarry materials are sourced only from licensed sources and the Contractor shall provide details of the quarries including the location, owner, the quantity, copy of the license before the first progress meeting. Updates shall be provided at all the subsequent progress meetings. ❖ The Contractor shall source all borrow materials only from licensed sources. ❖ Where the Contractor shall use self-owned borrow/quarry sites the Contractor shall be a licensed holder and the original documents shall be made available for the inspection of the Engineer. The Contractor shall further follow the guidance provided in section 3.2.25. ❖ Sourcing of any material from any protected areas and/or designated natural areas are strictly prohibited. 651 3.1.6. The Use of Alternate Construction Material The Contractor in discussion with the Engineer if willing shall identify and propose in the bid sources and suitability of alternate materials should be identified. In case of availability of alternate materials, the Engineer via the agreed design shall specify the following: (i) Characteristics and availability of the material (ii) Possibility of use in the project (iii) Methods of testing, specifications, recommended usage and (iv) Mechanism for procuring and transporting to the site. The feasibility of its use shall be based on the lead from the project corridor, suitability of the material and the extent of use as endorsed by the Engineer and RDA A separate BOQ should be included for alternate materials in case they are available in the proximity of the project area and the Engineer and RDA to include their use for a particular subproject. Testing shall be done as per IS specifications, in order to evaluate suitability of the alternate materials. In case test results do not match the specifications; option of blending the material with standard materials to meet the required specifications should be explored. The PIU must ensure that the use of alternate material is as per specifications. The Contractor shall approach the supplier identified based on lead and material suitability and shall sign an agreement specifying the quantity of the material to be procured. 3.1.7. Management of the spread of Covid-19 or handling sudden Pandemic outbreaks ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper hand washing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 3.1.8. Information Disclosure among Stakeholders ❖ The Contractor shall take measures to make the residents and other stakeholders who are affected physically or by noise aware of the possible impact caused by the Works carried out by providing them with information on the construction activities; muster their views for possible impact mitigation as this shall also ensure a good rapport and less complaints. This should be carried-out immediately after the mobilization at Site and in reasonable intervals if needed. ❖ A copy of the CESGP should be made available at both Contractor’s and the Engineer’s site office for reference. ❖ The Contractor with the guidance from the Engineer shall make all labor including that of sub- Contractors where applicable aware of all the agreed provisions outlined in this CESGP. ❖ Notices to the public should be displayed in all three languages 3.1.9. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the design requirements including realignment of bends or construction of cross drainages, lead aways in the locations where required. 652 ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All efforts must be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 3.1.10. Land Acquisition (If required) Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 3.1.11. Identifying locations to provide temporary access ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is blocked for construction. ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. 3.2. Site Management and Mitigation of Impacts during Construction Phase 3.2.1. Transportation and Storage of construction materials ❖ Sites for storage of construction materials should be identified, without affecting the traffic and other common utilities that shall lead to access issues as the compound is operational. ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks in accordance with the applicable laws and the regulations of the country. Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. 3.2.2. Management of Dust and Fugitive Emissions ❖ All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires (with measures to avoid water collection in them) or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. This shall minimize the levels of airborne dust. 653 ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust barriers should be used during all construction activities, especially in areas along roads with heavy traffic, commercial, residential areas and other sensitive areas such as schools (Ketagal Ara School). ❖ The minimum height of barriers should be 6ft . Material such as Amano roofing sheets, fine mesh geo textiles are recommended materials to be used for setting up dust barriers ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Tire washing facility/ies should be established for all vehicles leaving from material storage sites, yards, plants etc… to minimise mud transferred to the public roads. 3.2.3. Management of Noise related Nuisances ❖ Use of access roads should be minimized during 7:00AM to 8:30AM; 1:00PM to 2:00PM and 4:30PM to 6:00PM if there are schools (Ketagal Ara School) and government/private office premises are located. This shall not only to reduce noise levels but also help mitigate congestion issues in the area due to the construction activities. ❖ All Equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette 654 Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that shall be used in construction on site and for transport. ❖ Noise generating work shall not be carried out during public holidays without prior clearance from the Engineer. If at all, special attention should be made if a religious places, schools during operating hours, public courts or any other affected nearby community. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of night time resident laborers should be minimized. ❖ Temporary sound barriers also should be erected around buildings or premises as appropriate to shield residents if there are complaints from them. 3.2.4. Vehicular noise pollution at residential / sensitive receptors (E.g. Ketagal Ara School) ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Immobile construction equipment shall be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include, the schools, pre-school, places of worship and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be employed. 3.2.5. Noise from vehicles, machinery and equipment ❖ The Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the Engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 3.2.6. Management of Impacts due to Vibration ❖ The Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction works do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to vibration or any other means. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The Contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions Contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damage occurred to third party property/ies as a result of his activity as agreed with the affected party and the Engineer. 3.2.7. Removal and Disposal of construction debris and excavated materials ❖ During site clearance activities, demolition and debris removal must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Possibly debris removal can be carried out during non-peak hours to avoid traffic at the site. 655 ❖ The Contractor shall identify the sites for debris disposal and should be finalized prior to start of the earthworks; Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the Local Authority (LA) have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the designated forest land. o Avoid disposal on productive land. o Minimize the construction debris by balancing the cut and fill requirements to the possible extent. ❖ The Contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites agreed with the Engineer. 3.2.8. Protection of topsoil ❖ The Contractor should attempt to reuse the cut material from earthworks for project activities where possible 3.2.9. Control of Sedimentation and Soil Erosion ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing drainage paths are not blocked. ❖ Silt traps shall be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways where necessary along the road corridor (E.g. Ketagal Ara irrigation canal). ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. ❖ These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. ❖ During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the Contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. ❖ Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. ❖ All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment shall be made for their implementation. 656 ❖ Further Guidance on cost effective measures to follow are presented in Annex III. 3.2.10. Pollution from Fuel and Lubricants ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking location, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers and irrigation canal/ponds. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) as approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products shall be disposed off in accordance with standards set under the National Environmental Act or by the Central Environmental Authority of Sri Lanka/Ministry of Environment (CEA/MoE), ❖ Engineer shall certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of (CEA/MoE) or any other relevant laws. 3.2.11. Public and Worker Safety The Site should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the compound on a daily basis. ( Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility) The Site should be clearly demarcated by the above means and restriction of access to public to the site will help the safety of public. Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. Notices to the public should be displayed in all three languages The Contractor should obtain a Third party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. All vehicles used in the construction process should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the EMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. 657 All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded. Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. Contractor should organize awareness programs for the local public on Road Safety and at least two programs should be conducted during the construction period 3.2.12. Safety Gear for Labors Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. The Contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. In addition, the Contractor shall maintained in stock at the site office, gloves, ear muffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. All laborers should be made aware about labor GRM and they should have convenient access to Labor GRCs 658 3.2.13. Prevention of accidents Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. 3.2.14. Presence of Outside Labor in a Residential Area Strict labor supervision should be undertaken. There should be labor awareness programs to educate the laborers about their general behavior while at work as well as their own safety. 3.2.15. Operation of labor camps The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. The Contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 3.2.16. Management of the spread of Covid-19 or handling sudden Pandemic outbreaks The Contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. The Contractor shall ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning shall be made for spacing. The Contractor shall at all times, ensure proper hand washing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. 659 If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the Contractor shall immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 3.2.17. Prevention of Vector Borne Diseases Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental Authority and relevant local authorities The Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 3.2.18. Handling Gender issues including Gender base violence. Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project staff including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. The sanitary facilities in sites and labor camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfort ability for female users and safe access. Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 3.2.19. Issues due to labor influx Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly alter existing levels of communicable diseases including respiratory problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities Avoid or reduce labor influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labor (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) o Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct o Informing workers about national laws o Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract o Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) o Cooperation with law enforcement agencies Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. 660 The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 3.2.20. Surface Drainage and Possible Water Stagnation Provide storm water drain system in the premises which shall discharge water to the improved roadside storm water drain. Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sand bag barriers etc. Temporary flooding due to excavation. Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to excavation during the laying of pipes, cutting activities. 3.2.21. Tree Protection during Construction Phase • Giving due protection to the trees that fall in the shoulders /corridor of impact shall be the prime focus during Construction/post construction • Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars, use of plate compactors near trees may also be considered where necessary 3.2.22. Tree Re-Planting Re-plantation of at least thrice (1:3) the number of trees cut should be carried out along the project road. Where the design recommends tree planting should be undertaken in other areas as compensation the Contractor shall propose a suitable location in discussion with the local communities and Engineer and undertake the replanting activities here. Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and monitoring done at least for a period of 3 years. Survival status shall be reported on monthly basis to the Engineer. 3.2.23. Clearing/Closure of Construction Site/Labor Camps Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineer. The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. On completion of the works, all temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor ’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. 3.2.24. Management of Contractor Operated Quarry and Borrow Sites 3.2.24.1. Borrowing of Earth and Management of Self Operated Borrow Sites In the event the Contractor shall use a self-operated borrow site The Contractor shall comply with the environmental requirements/guidelines issued by the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB), CEA and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. The Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the engineer No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (FFPO) and Forest Ordinance (FO) of Sri Lanka 661 Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the engineer. All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the Contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the GSMB, CEA and the respective local authority. Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits and closure of the sites as per the Guidance provided in Annex II of the CESGP. 3.2.24.2. Quarry Operations and Management of Self Operated Quarry Sites- Applicable if the contractor will use own quarry. In the event the Contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry sites available in the project area They should be operated with a valid IML EPL and trade license Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractor s operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor . Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 3.2.25. Procedures for Dealing with Chance Finds 3.2.25.1. Flora and Chance found Fauna The Contractor shall take reasonable precaution to prevent workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any flora (plant/vegetation) and fauna (animal) including fishing in any water body and hunting of any animal. If any wild animal is found near the construction site at any point of time, the Contractor shall immediately upon discovery thereof acquaint the Engineer and carry out the Engineer's instructions for dealing with the same. The Engineer shall report to the nearby Forest Department /Department of Wild Life Conservation (range office or divisional office) and shall take appropriate steps/ measures, if required in consultation with the forest officials. 3.2.25.2. Chance Found Archaeological Property All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other remains or things of geological or archaeological interest discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He shall, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. The Engineer shall seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 662 3.2.26. Handling Social and Environmental Issues during Construction The Contractor shall appoint a person (Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO)) responsible for community liaison and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ social related matters. All public complaints shall be entered into the Complaints Register. The Engineer shall promptly investigate and review environmental complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. A register of complaints shall be maintained. Any complaint received shall be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs upon receipt of the complaint citing the action taken/to be taken by the Environmental Officer on complaints thereof. A final report shall be forwarded to the Engineer within 3 Days 3.2.27. Prevention of Sexual exploitation, child trafficking and child labour ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment of contract workers (including subcontractors) with age verification to avoid child labor. ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education 3.3. Completion of Works and Demobilization Stage 3.3.1. Clearing/Closure of Construction Site/Labor Camps Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the engineer. The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well On completion of the works, all temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor ’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. All solid waste shall be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. No waste material or structured shall be left behind on site once the Contractor demobilizes. 3.3.2. Environmental Enhancement/ Landscaping of Shoulders Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Documents. The contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the road corridor and from other workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this CESGP. 3.3.3. Road furnishing on safety. The Contractor shall ensure that all safety signage and indicative markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design prior to demobilization. 663 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Type of Number of Provided Stakeholder Participants (M/F) 11.03.2021 Framer Male • Majority of the people are living along the road are Sinhalese. Buddhism is the religion of this population. • Banana is the main cultivation in the area. Paddy and coconut are the other crops cultivated. • Visitors come to this area for trading activities of agricultural produce. Teachers from nearby village come to Katagala Ara school. 11.03.2021 Businessman Male • We need a good road. This road is in a dilapidated condition, so this road development is very good. • Vehicles get damaged due to road condition. • During the road construction period dust, noise, and vibration issues will arise. 664 2.18. CESGP of SR 19 Kalagedi Ara Nuge Cross Road 665 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 19 - Kalagedi Ara Nuge Cross Road (1.0km) Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice Draft Final Report June 2021 666 Background KalagediAra NugeCross Road Road length:1.0km Coordinates: Starting Point 6°20'16.27"N6°20'49.72"N End Point 80°52'36.43"E80°52'37.43"E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya EE Division: Embilipitiya GN Divisions: Moaraketiya and Kalagedi-Ara 1. Introduction: The KalagediAra NugeCross Road (1.0km) starts from Embilipitiya Moraketiya Kiriibban Ara Mau Ara road and provides access to settlements. This road is under the custody of Embilipitiya Urban Council. The surface of the road is concrete and damaged macadam. The road traverses along a flat terrain and elevation of the trace varies between 57– 72m MSL. The road does not fall within or adjacent to any protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 1 km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. The proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), drains 450mm as required. Construction period for this road is estimated as 1 month. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e.RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases, the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases, there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, the Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road.The existing average RoW of the Kalagedi Ara Nuge Cross Road is around 10m and the average carriageway is 3.7m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The Embilipitiya Urban Council(Local authority) will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, 667 a representative from Embilipitiya Urban Council will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits The residents in the project area welcomed the development project. The traders visit the project area to buy agricultural produce. Thus, the road development will benefit the residents and facilitate the transportation of agricultural produce. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and to collect all available information and takephotographs of the road(see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic mapsand secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). The staff of Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted). The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Kalagedi Ara Nuge Cross Road will have low-negligible environmental impacts such as drainage impacts, noise and vibration impacts to the school (temporary) and temporary loss of access that can be managed via mitigatory codes of practice that will be defined as part of the contractual agreement/memorandums of understanding with project implementing contractors and therefore this sub-project can be classified as Low Risk. Therefore a codes of Environmental and Social Good Practices (CESGP) is prepared for this sub- project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the likely impacts 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements: There are about 49 houses and 04 small shops located on both sides of the road. The population is around 200.They are Sinhala Buddhists. ▪ Land ownership: There are no squatters along the road. All the lands are private and government lands. 668 ▪ Livelihoods: Chena cultivation is the main agricultural activity in the area and the source of income for people. There are home gardens with grown with coconut, pepper and banana cultivations. Some people are engaged in public and private sector jobs as well. ▪ Local organisations: There is a Rural Development Society in the area. ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There is a Cemetery (Table 1). During construction period, access to the cemetery will be disturbed. In order to mitigate this impact, the temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after construction activities. Table 1:Community infrastructure and resources Community Location - GPS Coordinate Road Distance from RoW infrastructure & side resources Cemetery 6° 20.575'N 80° 52.612'E RHS 3.7m ▪ On-going development projects: None ▪ Visitors to the area: People from outside come to the project area to buy agricultural produce. 7.2 Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new  Culverts will be reconstructed, and physical construction work? drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading  The road surface will be upgraded or rehabilitation of existing with asphalt overlay surfacing, facilities? existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to  Proposed rehabilitation works will be lead to loss of housing, other assets, within the existing RoW. resource use or incomes? Is the site chosen for this work free  This road is currently under the from encumbrances and in custody of Embilipitiya Urban possession of the Ministry/ or Council(Local Authority) relevant government agency? Is land acquisition likely to be  Proposed rehabilitation works will be necessary? within the existing RoW. Is the ownership status and current  Land within the RoW is owned to usage of land known? Embilipitiya Urban Council. This land is used for the road. 669 Will there be loss of crops, trees and  other fixed assets through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people  (squatters or encroachers) present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or  temporary loss of incomes and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of  None of the people will be affected as those affected by the project? If Yes, the development work will be carried approximately how many? out within the existing RoW. Any of these people poor,  indigenous or vulnerable to poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities,  services or natural resources during the construction period? Would elements of project  During the construction phase, there construction pose potential safety can be safety issues to local risks to local communities, communities, commuters or commuters or pedestrians in the pedestrians. However, this can be project area? mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic  activities be affected through land- use related changes? Is the project area located near  There is a Cemetery along the road as schools, clinics, hospitals, places of shown in Table 1. worship? Are there any GBV prevention and  Project area comes under the response actors (NGOs, government Embilipitiya Police Station which is notified shelter homes, police 4.5km away from project area. stations, etc.) in project area of influence? Is the project site in a populated area  and/or with high vehicular traffic volume? 670 Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location?  Labour Influx How many workers will be needed  Both skilled and unskilled workers for the sub-project, with what skill will be used by the contractors. set, and for what period? Approximately 12 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from  Priority will be given to secure labor the local workforce? from the local community. There is possibility of bringing outside labor if local labor is not Will there be workers brought in  sufficient/available. from outside the project area? Will the project require  Accommodation facilities to be accommodation or service amenities provided if labor is brought from to support the workforce during outside. construction? Will the incoming workers be from  a similar socio-economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local  community, are there any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project area The total number of labor required for the project is approximately 12. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 671 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project Sub-project: Kalagedi Ara Nuge cross Road (No.19) Road length: 1.0km Location: Province: Sabaragamuwa Province District: Rathnapura District DS Division: Embilipiya Divisional Secretary Division SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site ✓ - Protected Area ✓ - Wetland ✓ - Mangrove ✓ - Estuarine ✓ - Buffer zone of protected area ✓ - Special area for protecting ✓ biodiversity B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural ✓ areas; disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology ✓ (e.g. sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of waterways crossed by roads, resulting in increased sediment in ✓ streams affected by increased soil erosion at construction site? - Deterioration of surface water quality ✓ due to silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker-based camps and chemicals used in construction? - Increased local air pollution due to ✓ Local air pollution will be rock crushing, cutting and filling slightly increased at crushing 672 works, and chemicals from asphalt plant, batching plant, asphalt processing? plant and construction sites during the construction period. Regular sprinkling of water to suppress dust and avoiding using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting ✓ Blasting is not necessary. and other civil works? Sensitive Receptors is given in the screening checklist to determine the level of social impacts in the table on question 06. Noise and Vibration will be increased construction site during the construction period. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works will be managed within the particular standards. - Dislocation or involuntary ✓ resettlement of people - Other social concerns relating to ✓ The villagers who live in the inconveniences in living conditions in boundary of the road will be the project areas that may trigger cases affected with upper respiratory of upper respiratory problems and problems and stress causing stress? generation of dust, noise and vibration due to civil works. Regular sprinkling of water to suppress dust and avoiding using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civils works will be managed within the particular standards. - Hazardous driving conditions where ✓ Some sections of the road construction interferes with pre- surface are of damaged existing roads? macadam and concreted. Road signal boards shall be applied in necessary locations to minimize road accidents. Speed limits 673 shall be applied and monitored for all construction vehicles. - Poor sanitation and solid waste ✓ Location of labor camps only at disposal in construction camps and approved sites and continues work sites, and possible transmission labor supervision shall of communicable diseases from minimize these impacts. workers to local populations? - Creation of temporary breeding ✓ Stagnation of water in empty habitats form mosquito vectors of cans, containers, tyres etc shall disease? be prevented and continues site supervision shall minimize these impacts. - Accident risks associated with ✓ Implementation of a proper increased vehicular traffic, leading to traffic management plan during accidental spills of toxic materials the construction period will and loss of life? minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lamps and provision of PPE for laborers will mitigate these impacts. - Increased noise and air pollution ✓ resulting from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil, grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using ✓ the road? Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road 674 Appendix 1 - Photograghs of road from Kalagedi Ara Nuge cross Road Figure 1: Starting point of the road Figure 2: Settlements located on both sides of the road 675 Figure 3: Along the road Figure 4: Cemetery located at 0.550 on RHS of the road 676 Figure 5: End point of the road 677 Appendix 2 – Location Map 678 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Kalagedi Ara Nuge cross Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Low risk Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used Public highlighted that runoff gets accumulated throughout • Section 3.2.20 of the road even during a minor rain event due to absence of CESGP proper drainage facilities. Therefore it is recommended to • Bridge design manual of introduce side drains etc. to improve the drainage along the RDA road. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made to Project Director – IRCDP, RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 679 Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGP) 1. Preamble The following Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGP) prepared for Kalagedi Ara Nuge Cross Road of Ratnapura District should be considered as part and parcel of the Contractual Documents and shall be considered alongside the Technical Specifications, Drawings and Bill of Quantities. Thereby the prescriptions detailed in the CESGP are mandatory in nature and also contractually binding. The CESGP will also be equally applicable to Sub-Contractors including nominated Sub-Contractors if any. The Contractor shall be responsible for the compliance with the requirements of the CESGP. With the assistance of the Contactors on behalf of the Employer the Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) also referred to as Engineer shall monitor the compliance of the CESGP by the Contractor. The Contractor carrying out the works through a designated focal person as an Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO) shall assist the Engineer to conduct his duties as required in the CESGP implementation by (a) maintaining up to date records on actions taken by the Contractor with regard to the implementation of CESGP recommendations (b) through timely submission of reports, information and data to the employer through the Engineer, (c) via participating in the meetings convened by the Engineer or any relevant line agency and (d) any other assistance requested by the Engineer. A basic Terms of Reference for the ESSO to be appointed is included in Annex I of this document. 2. Suggested Criteria for Costing for Implementation of Measures in CESGP The Contractor shall include in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) prepared all costs to be incurred for the implementation of measures outlined in the CESGP as specific line items. The bidders are advised to carefully consider the CESGP requirements to be done during the construction stage when preparing the bid and pricing the items of work. The cost of CESGP requirements to be done during the construction stage shall be included in the Contract Price. Thus, separate payments shall not be made in respect of compliance with the CESGP. In case the Contractor or his Sub-Contractor/s fails to implement the CESGP recommendations. After informing in writing to the Contractor, the Engineer shall take due actions as it is deemed necessary to ensure that the CESGP is properly implemented. 3. Environmental and Social Codes of Practice to be complied with During the Implementation of the Contract The Contractor shall, throughout the execution and completion of the Works and the remedying of any defects therein: I. Have full regard for the safety of all persons employed by the Contractor and the Sub-Contractor(s) and keep the Site (so far as the same is under his control) in an orderly state appropriate to the avoidance of danger to such persons. II. Take all reasonable steps to protect the work force, communities, and environment (both on and off the Site) and to limit damage and nuisance to people and property resulting from pollution, noise and other results of his operations. III. Implement at minimum the following measures for E and S management during all phases of the Contract. 680 IV. Be responsible for ensuring full compliance to the processes outlined below. V. Prepare detailed Environmental and Social Method Statement (ESMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and manner in which the CESGP is to be implemented. o It is required from the Contractor to prepare the ESMS for each work site, if work shall be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. o The ESMS shall be updated every 3 months and submit for the Engineers review and confirmation that any amendments to the construction methodology used on sites have been reviewed and incorporate specific measures as per this code. 3.1. Pre-Construction Impact Mitigation Prior to and During Mobilization 3.1.1. Utility Relocation- Based on the preliminary studies, utilities observed along the road are not necessary to be removed. However it is worthwhile to include a provision to relocate the utilities in case it is found necessary in the design stage and construction stage to perfect the work. In such case;; The Contractor shall confirm the identification of the common utilities to be affected such as: telephone cables, electric cables, telephone and electric poles, water pipelines, public water taps, Community Based Water Pipe Lines etc as recommended by the Engineer. Affected utilities shall be relocated as instructed by the Engineer with the prior approval of the relevant utility providers at least 3 months from the start of contract starts and the Contractor should maintain written documentation of all concurrence. Original documents of such clearance should be made available to the Engineer. The Engineer shall ensure community consensus and minimum impact to common utilities like telephones, electricity supplies and water supplies and instruct the contractor accordingly of the required steps of management. 3.1.2. Removal of Trees Prior to Construction18.As per the preliminary studies removal of roadside trees is not found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary during construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users in compatible with the design yet to be completed. In such case; ❖ The Employer, Engineer and the Contractor shall confirm the number of trees that shall be affected with girth size & species type and inform the community prior to removal of any large trees.19 ❖ Here it shall ensure that every effort shall be taken to protect the existing trees and to provide adequate protection to the trees to be retained with tree guards (e.g. Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars) as required. ❖ If any trees that are of importance to the community, such a Bo Trees, trees specially protected by the community or on private property, the Contractor shall work with the project Engineer to understand the due process to be followed and agreement made with the community. No such 18 The RDA will be responsible for ensuring adequate protection to the trees to be retained with tree guards (e.g. Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars) as required. 19 The RDA and Local Authority (LA) are required ensure that it is done in a proper manner by identifying all the trees affected due to road improvements, implement changes in design and alignment and the trees to be removed ( species, girth and the height) and trees to be protected prior to issuing the Bidding Document to the Bidders. Contractor shall have no authority to remove a tree without written clearance from the Engineer to the Contract. The community shall be made aware of this prior to inviting bids. All logs of commercial value shall be sold to the timber corporation and documentation maintained. If any compensatory plantation is required, that too either may be included in the contract or hand it over to Forest Department, LA and Community. The RDA will be responsible for making the arrangement and then instruct the contractor of any responsibilities there on forth. 681 trees shall be removed without prior written consent from the Engineer and endorsed by the community. ❖ Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Engineer. ❖ All trees of commercial value shall be handed over to the Timber Corporation on removal and documented. ❖ Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least thricethe number of trees cut should be carried out in the project area. (Please Refer Tree Protection/ Tree Re-Planting Procedures outlined in 3.2.23. 3.1.3. Construction of labor camps where applicable ❖ The Contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the Engineer for the location, layout and facilities provided for labor camp prior to erection. ❖ The Contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Separate accommodations should be provided for female labor with necessary facilities ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with approval from the Local Public Health Inspector (PHI) and such approvals should be made available for inspection by the Engineer’ ❖ Adequate health care shall be provided for the work force including basic screening in line with national public health requirements and observation based assessment of the quality of living conditions and these documents shall be made available for the inspection by the Engineer. ❖ Upon completion of Works the labor camp site shall be cleared and site should be reinstated to previous condition. ❖ If facilities are rented from local communities of facilities provided by the contractor as labor accommodation, the Contractor shall ensure that no nuisances or disturbances are caused to the local communities due to labor misconduct. ❖ Local labor should be secured as much as possible so that providing accommodation facilities for laborers will be reduced 3.1.4. Planning of temporary Traffic arrangements ❖ Traffic control plan shall be provided by the Contractor to the Engineer for approval. Engineer shall submit the approved plan to the Employer one week prior to the closure of the road, if required. ❖ The traffic control plans shall contain details of temporary diversion, details of arrangements for construction under traffic, details of traffic arrangement after cessation of work each day, signage, safety measures for transport of hazardous materials and arrangement of flagmen. 3.1.5. Material Sourcing ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that sand, aggregates and other quarry materials are sourced only from licensed sources and the Contractor shall provide details of the quarries including the location, owner, the quantity, copy of the license before the first progress meeting. Updates shall be provided at all the subsequent progress meetings. ❖ The Contractor shall source all borrow materials only from licensed sources. ❖ Where the Contractor shall use self-owned borrow/quarry sites the Contractor shall be a licensed holder and the original documents shall be made available for the inspection of the Engineer. The Contractor shall further follow the guidance provided in section 3.2.25. 682 ❖ Sourcing of any material from any protected areas and/or designated natural areas are strictly prohibited. 3.1.6. The Use of Alternate Construction Material The Contractor in discussion with the Engineer if willing shall identify and propose in the bid sources and suitability of alternate materials should be identified. In case of availability of alternate materials, the Engineer via the agreed design shall specify the following: (i) Characteristics and availability of the material (ii) Possibility of use in the project (iii) Methods of testing, specifications, recommended usage and (iv)Mechanism for procuring and transporting to the site. The feasibility of its use shall be based on the lead from the project corridor, suitability of the material and the extent of use as endorsed by the Engineer and RDA A separate BOQ should be included for alternate materials in case they are available in the proximity of the project area and the Engineer and RDA to include their use for a particular subproject. Testing shall be done as per IS specifications, in order to evaluate suitability of the alternate materials. In case test results do not match the specifications; option of blending the material with standard materials to meet the required specifications should be explored. The PIU must ensure that the use of alternate material is as per specifications. The Contractor shall approach the supplier identified based on lead and material suitability and shall sign an agreement specifying the quantity of the material to be procured. 3.1.7. Management of the spread of Covid-19 or handling sudden Pandemic outbreaks ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper hand washing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 3.1.8. Information Disclosure among Stakeholders ❖ The Contractor shall take measures to make the residents who are affected physically or by noise aware of the possible impact caused by the Works carried out by providing them with information on the construction activities; muster their views for possible impact mitigation as this shall also ensure a good rapport and less complaints. This should be carried-out immediately after the mobilization at Site and in reasonable intervals if needed. ❖ A copy of the CESGP should be made available at both Contractor’s and the Engineer’s site office for reference. ❖ The Contractor with the guidance from the Engineer shall make all labor including that of sub- Contractors where applicable aware of all the agreed provisions outlined in this CESGP. 683 3.1.9. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the design requirements including realignment of bends or construction of cross drainages, lead aways in the locations where required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All efforts must be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 3.1.10. Land Acquisition (If required) Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 3.1.11. Identifying locations to provide temporary access ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is blocked for construction. ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. 3.2. Site Management and Mitigation of Impacts during Construction Phase 3.2.1. Transportation and Storage of construction materials ❖ Sites for storage of construction materials should be identified, without affecting the traffic and other common utilities that shall lead to access issues as the compound is operational. ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks in accordance with the applicable laws and the regulations of the country. Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. 3.2.2. Management of Dust and Fugitive Emissions ❖ All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires (with measures to avoid water collection in them) or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. This shall minimize the levels of airborne dust. 684 ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust barriers should be used during all construction activities, especially in areas along roads with heavy traffic, commercial and residential areas. ❖ The minimum height of barriers should be 6ft . Material such as Amano roofing sheets, fine mesh geo textiles are recommended materials to be used for setting up dust barriers ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Tire washing facility/ies should be established for all vehicles leaving from material storage sites, yards, plants etc… to minimise mud transferred to the public roads. 3.2.3. Management of Noise related Nuisances ❖ Use of access roads should be minimized during 7:00AM to 8:30AM; 1:00PM to 2:00PM and 4:30PM to 6:00PM if there are schools and government/private office premises are located. This shall not only to reduce noise levels but also help mitigate congestion issues in the area due to the construction activities. ❖ All Equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette 685 Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that shall be used in construction on site and for transport. ❖ Noise generating work shall not be carried out during public holidays without prior clearance from the Engineer. If at all, special attention should be made if a religious places, schools during operating hours, public courts or any other affected nearby community. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of night time resident laborers should be minimized. ❖ Temporary sound barriers also should be erected around buildings or premises as appropriate to shield residents if there are complaints from them. 3.2.4. Vehicular noise pollution at residential / sensitive receptors ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Immobile construction equipment shall be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include, the pre-school, places of worship and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be employed. 686 3.2.5. Noise from vehicles, machinery and equipment ❖ The Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery &equipment to the Engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 3.2.6. Management of Impacts due to Vibration ❖ The Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction works do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to vibration or any other means. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The Contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions Contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damage occurred to third party property/ies as a result of his activity as agreed with the affected party and the Engineer. 3.2.7. Removal and Disposal of construction debris and excavated materials ❖ During site clearance activities, demolition and debris removal must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Possibly debris removal can be carried out during non-peak hours to avoid traffic at the site. ❖ The Contractor shall identify the sites for debris disposal and should be finalized prior to start of the earthworks; Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the Local Authority (LA) have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the designated forest land. o Avoid disposal on productive land. o Minimize the construction debris by balancing the cut and fill requirements to the possible extent. ❖ The Contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites agreed with the Engineer. 3.2.8. Protection of topsoil ❖ The Contractor should attempt to reuse the cut material from earthworks for project activities where possible 3.2.9. Control of Sedimentation and Soil Erosion ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing drainage paths are not blocked. 687 ❖ Silt traps shall be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways. where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. ❖ These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. ❖ During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the Contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. ❖ Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. ❖ All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment shall be made for their implementation. ❖ Further Guidance on cost effective measures to follow are presented in Annex III. 3.2.10. Pollution from Fuel and Lubricants ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking location, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers and irrigation canal/ponds. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) as approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products shall be disposed off in accordance with standards set under the National Environmental Act or by the Central Environmental Authority of Sri Lanka/Ministry of Environment(CEA/MoE), ❖ Engineer shall certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of (CEA/MoE) or any other relevant laws. 3.2.11. Public and Worker Safety The Site should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the compound on a daily basis. ( Items such as 688 parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility) The Site should be clearly demarcated by the above means and restriction of access to public to the site will help the safety of public. Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. The Contractor should obtain a Third party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. All vehicles used in the construction process should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the EMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded. Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. Notices to the public and workers should be displayed in all three languages Contractor should organize awareness programs for local public on Road Safety and two of such programs should be conducted during the construction phase. All laborers should be made aware about the Labor GRM and they should have a convenient access to GRCs. 3.2.12. Safety Gear for Labors 689 Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. The Contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. In addition, the Contractor shall maintained in stock at the site office, gloves, ear muffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. 3.2.13. Prevention of accidents Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. 3.2.14. Presence of Outside Labor in a Residential Area Strict labor supervision should be undertaken. There should be labor awareness programs to educate the laborers about their general behavior while at work as well as their own safety. 3.2.15. Operation of labor camps The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. 690 Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. The Contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 3.2.16. Management of the spread of Covid-19 or handling sudden Pandemic outbreaks The Contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. The Contractor shall ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning shall be made for spacing. The Contractor shall at all times, ensure proper hand washing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the Contractor shall immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 3.2.17. Prevention of Vector Borne Diseases Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental Authority and relevant local authorities The Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 3.2.18. Handling Gender issues including Gender base violence. Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project staff including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. The sanitary facilities in sites and labor camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfort ability for female users and safe access. Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated into the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 3.2.19. Issues due to labor influx 691 Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly alter existing levels of communicable diseases including respiratory problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities Avoid or reduce labor influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labor (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) o Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct o Informing workers about national laws o Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract o Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) o Cooperation with law enforcement agencies Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 3.2.20. Surface Drainage and Possible Water Stagnation Provide storm water drain system in the premises which shall discharge water to the improved roadside storm water drain. Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sand bag barriers etc. Temporary flooding due to excavation. Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to excavation during the laying of pipes, cutting activities. 3.2.21. Tree Protection during Construction Phase • Giving due protection to the trees that fall in the shoulders /corridor of impact shall be the prime focus during Construction/post construction • Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars, use of plate compactors near trees may also be considered where necessary 3.2.22. Tree Re-Planting Re-plantation of at least thrice (1:3) the number of trees cut should be carried out along the project road. Where the design recommends tree planting should be undertaken in other areas as compensation the Contractor shall propose a suitable location in discussion with the local communities and Engineer and undertake the replanting activities here. 692 Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and monitoring done at least for a period of 3 years. Survival status shall be reported on monthly basis to the Engineer. 3.2.23. Clearing/Closure of Construction Site/Labor Camps Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineer. The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. On completion of the works, all temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor ’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. 3.2.24. Management of Contractor Operated Quarry and Borrow Sites 3.2.24.1. Borrowing of Earth and Management of Self Operated Borrow Sites In the event the Contractor shall use a self-operated borrow site The Contractor shall comply with the environmental requirements/guidelines issued by the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB), CEA and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. The Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the engineer No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (FFPO) and Forest Ordinance (FO) of Sri Lanka Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the engineer. All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the Contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the GSMB, CEA and the respective local authority. Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits and closure of the sites as per the Guidance provided in Annex II of the CESGP. 3.2.24.2. Quarry Operations and Management of Self Operated Quarry Sites- Applicable if the contractor will use own quarry. In the event the Contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry sites available in the project area They should be operated with a valid IML EPL and trade license Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractor s operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 693 3.2.25. Procedures for Dealing with Chance Finds 3.2.25.1. Flora and Chance found Fauna The Contractor shall take reasonable precaution to prevent workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any flora (plant/vegetation) and fauna (animal) including fishing in any water body and hunting of any animal. If any wild animal is found near the construction site at any point of time, the Contractor shall immediately upon discovery thereof acquaint the Engineer and carry out the Engineer's instructions for dealing with the same. The Engineer shall report to the nearby Forest Department /Department of Wild Life Conservation (range office or divisional office) and shall take appropriate steps/ measures, if required in consultation with the forest officials. 3.2.25.2. Chance Found Archaeological Property All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other remains or things of geological or archaeological interest discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He shall, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. The Engineer shall seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 3.2.26. Handling Social and Environmental Issues during Construction The Contractor shall appoint a person (Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO)) responsible for community liaison and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ social related matters. All public complaints shall be entered into the Complaints Register. The Engineer shall promptly investigate and review environmental complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. A register of complaints shall be maintained. Any complaint received shall be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs upon receipt of the complaint citing the action taken/to be taken by the Environmental Officer on complaints thereof. A final report shall be forwarded to the Engineer within 3 Days 3.2.27. Prevention of Sexual exploitation, child trafficking and child labour ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment of contract workers (including subcontractors) with age verification to avoid child labor. ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education 694 3.3. Completion of Works and Demobilization Stage 3.3.1. Clearing/Closure of Construction Site/Labor Camps Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the engineer. The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well On completion of the works, all temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor ’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. All solid waste shall be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. No waste material or structured shall be left behind on site once the Contractor demobilizes. 3.3.2. Environmental Enhancement/ Landscaping of Shoulders Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Documents. The contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the road corridor and from other workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this CESGP. 3.3.3. Road furnishing on safety. The Contractor shall ensure that all safety signage and indicative markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design prior to demobilization. 695 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Type of Number of Provided Stakeholder Participants (M/F) 12.03.2021 GramaNiladari, Female • Majority of the people living along Kalagedi Ara the road are Sinhalese. Buddhism is the religion of this population. • Chena cultivation is the main agricultural practice in the area. There are home gardens cultivated with coconut, pepper and banana. • There is a Rural Development Society in the area. 11.03.2021 Resident Female • This road Development is very good. A large number of vehicles are traversing on this road dialy. • Chena cultivation is practiced well. Along this road people transport their agricultutal produce to market by trucks, lorries and tractors. • Roadside drains need to be provided where necessary and they should be properly maintained. 11.03.2021 Businessman Male • We need a good road. This road is in dilapidated condition, so this road development is very good. • During the construction period dust will be the major impact. • Traders come to this village to buy agricultural produce. 696 2.19. ESMP of SR 20 - Chandrika Wewa Outer Circular Road 697 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Rehabilitation and Improvement of SR 20 - Chandrika Wewa Outer Circular Road (1.15km) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Draft Final Report June 2021 698 Background Chandrika Wewa outer Circular Road Road length: 1.15km Coordinates: Starting Point 6°18'14.58"N, 80°52'13.86"E End Point 6°17'40.05"N, 80°52'21.19"E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya EE Division: Embilipitiya GN Divisions: Halmillaketiya 1. Introduction The Chandrika Wewa Outer Circular Road(1.1km) starts at Pelmadulla- Embilipitiya- Nonagama Road (A18) and ends at Middeniya road. This road is under the custody of Embilipitiya Urban Council. The surface of the road is concrete and damaged macadam. The first 350 m on the right-hand-side (RHS) of the road runs parallel to the Chandrika Wewa reservoir bund while the rest of the road traverses beside the residential areas and a complex of government offices. The road also traverses along a flat terrain and the elevation of the trace varies between 64– 76Im MSL. The road does not fall within or adjacent to any protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 1.1 km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. The proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3.5m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and drains 450mm as required. Construction period for this road is estimated as one (1) month. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e.RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases, the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases, there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, the Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the Chandrika Wewa Outer Circular Road is around 9.4m and the average carriageway is 3.5m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The Embilipitiya Urban Council (Local authority) will provide coordination support by attending to any public 699 requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead- Aways…etc. Further, a representative from Embilipitiya Urban Council will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits It is important to develop this road as the area is popular for recreational activities. The road also serves as a circular road for A018 and Middeniya Road. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021, and to collect all available information, and take photographs (see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic maps and secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). The staff of the Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists, and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 4 for persons consulted). The technical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Chandrika Wewa outer Circular Road will have a majority of reversible, small-medium scale environmental and social impacts. The main social impact will be possible physical/economic displacement to the three small shop located within the existing ROW. The other impacts are temporary loss of access to residents, common properties and the impact of dust, noise and vibration. These impacts are specifically limited to the civil works phase of the project that can be managed by site specific mitigation measures and preparation of ARAP, this sub-project therefore can be classified as Moderate Risk. Therefore an Environmental and Social Mangement Plan (ESMP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the likely impacts. 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1 Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements: There are about 48 households and 07 small shops located on both sides of the road. The estimated population is 210. They are all Sinhala Buddhists by ethnicity and religion. ▪ Land ownership: All lands are under the private and government ownership. There are three small shops run by squatters which are located within the existing RoW. 700 (A) Fruit and Lottery stall of Mrs. K.G. Priyanthi This shop is located at the edge of the RoW. The existing RoW at this location is 9.5m and the distance from edge of the carriage way to shop is 1.8m. The proposed road improvements include a carriage way of 3.5m, shoulder of 0.5m x 2 and drains of 0.45m as required. Therefore, shop will not be affected according to design details. (B) Fish stall of Mr. H.P.D. Athula Samansiri This shop is located at the edge of the RoW. The existing RoW at this location is 9.5m and the distance from edge of the carriage way to shop is 1.45m. The proposed improvements include a carriage way of 3.5m, shoulder of 0.5m x 2 and drains of 0.45m as required. Therefore, shop will not be affected according to design details. (C) Fruit stall of Mr. W.R. Sarath This shop is located in the RoW, about 0.5m from the carriageway. The existing RoW at this location is 9.5m. As the shop is located closer to the carriageway, shop will be affected by civil works of shoulder improvements. The owner is willing to shift back the structure for his own land which is behind his shop. In order to mitigate the impact and avoid any income loss to the fruit stall owner, the project will follow a five step process. Step 1: Inform the owner prior to construction activities. Step 2: Building a temporary structure in his own land while continuing the business at the original location. Step 3: Relocate the business with the labor assistance from RDA prior to construction activities of the road. Step 4: Monitor the income of the affected person Step 5: Let the person to continue the business in his own land after road construction. Refer Annex 3 for details. ▪ Livelihoods: The chena cultivation and inland fishery are the main livelihood sources of the people in the project area. Some other people are engaged in wage labour and public and private sector jobs. ▪ Local organisations: There is a Fishery society in the area. ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There's a Bo tree with Buddha shrine along the road. Details are provided in Table 1. During construction period, access to this place will be 701 temporarily disrupted. In order to mitigate this impact, temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after the construction activities. Table 1: Community infrastructure and resources Community Location - GPS Road Chain- Distance infrastructure & Coordinate side age resources Edge of the ROW - 1.4m Bo tree with Buddha 6° 17.999'N 80° 52.301'E LHS 0+515km from the edge of the Shrine carriageway On-going development projects: None ▪ Visitors to the area: The area is popular among local tourists for recreational activities. There is also a weaving centre at 0+485km (RHS) in the project area. 7.2. Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new  Culverts will be reconstructed, and drains physical construction work? will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading  The road surface will be upgraded with or rehabilitation of existing asphalt overlay surfacing, existing facilities? culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to  Proposed rehabilitation works will be lead to loss of housing, other assets, within the existing RoW. resource use or incomes? Is the site chosen for this work free  This road is currently under the custody of from encumbrances and in Embilipitiya Urban Council (Local possession of the Ministry/ or Authority). relevant government agency? Is land acquisition likely to be  Proposed rehabilitation works will be necessary? within the existing RoW. Is the ownership status and current  Land within the RoW is owned to usage of land known? Embilipitiya Urban Council. This land is used for the road. Three small shops are located within the existing RoW. Details are provided in Annex 3. Will there be loss of crops, trees and  other fixed assets through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood 702 Are non-title holders/people  There are three temporary shops/huts (squatters or encroachers) present on located within the existing RoW. Refer the site living/ or doing business Annex 3 for details. who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or  temporary loss of incomes and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of  One squatter will have a direct impact those affected by the project? If Yes, from road construction. Refer Annex 3 for approximately how many? details. Any of these people poor,  indigenous or vulnerable to poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities,  services or natural resources during the construction period? Would elements of project  During the construction phase, there can construction pose potential safety be safety issues to local communities, risks to local communities, commuters or pedestrians. However, this commuters or pedestrians in the can be mitigated by applying adequate project area? safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic  activities be affected through land- use related changes? Is the project area located near  There's a Bo tree with a Buddha shrine in schools, clinics, hospitals, places of the vicinity as shown in Table 1 worship? Are there any GBV prevention and  Project area comes under the Embilipitiya response actors (NGOs, government Police station which is 5.35km away from notified shelter homes, police the project area. stations, etc.) in project area of influence? Is the project site in a populated area  and/or with high vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use  of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location? Labour Influx How many workers will be needed  Both skilled and unskilled workers will be for the sub-project, with what skill used by the contractors. set, and for what period? Approximately 12 laborers will be recruited for the project. 703 Will the project hire workers from  Priority will be given to secure labor from the local workforce? the local community. Will there be workers brought in There is a possibility of bringing outside from outside the project area?  labor if local labor is not sufficient/available. Will the project require  Accommodation facilities to be provided accommodation or service amenities if labor is brought from outside. to support the workforce during construction? Will the incoming workers be from  Workers will be from similar socio- a similar socio-economic, cultural, economic background. religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local  community, are there any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected One squatter within the existing RoW may be affected. 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the The total number of labor required project area for the project is approximately12. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: Chandrika Wewa Outer Circular Road (SR20) Location: District: Rathnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya Road Length: 1.15km SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site  704 - Protected Area  - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity  B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas;  disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g.  sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  waterways crossed by roads, resulting in increased sediment in streams affected by increased soil erosion at construction site? - Deterioration of surface water quality due to  silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- based camps and chemicals used in construction? - Increased local air pollution due to rock  Local air pollution will be crushing, cutting and filling works, and slightly increased at crushing chemicals from asphalt processing? plants, batching plant, asphalt plant and construction site during the construction period. Regular sprinkling of water to suppress dust and avoiding using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  Blasting is not necessary. civil works? Sensitive Receptors is given in the screening checklist to determine the level of Social impacts in the table on question 06. Noise and vibration will be increased construction site during the 705 construction period. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works will be managed within the particular standards. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of  people - Other social concerns relating to ✓ The villagers who live in the inconveniences in living conditions in the boundary of the road will be project areas that may trigger cases of upper affected with upper respiratory problems and stress? respiratory problems and stress causing generation of dust, noise and vibration due to civil works. Regular sprinkling of water to suppress dust and avoiding using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civils works will be managed within the particular standards - Hazardous driving conditions where  Some sections of the road construction interferes with pre-existing surface are of damaged roads? macadam and concreted. Road signal boards shall be applied in necessary locations to minimize road accidents. Speed limits shall be applied and monitored for all construction vehicles. - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in  Location of labor camps only construction camps and work sites, and at approved sites and possible transmission of communicable continues labor supervision diseases from workers to local populations? shall minimize these impacts. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for ✓ Stagnation of water in empty mosquito vectors of disease? cans, containers, tyres etc shall be prevented and continues site supervision shall minimize these impacts. - Accident risks associated with increased vehicular  Implementation of a proper traffic, leading to accidental spills of toxic traffic management plan materials and loss of life? during the construction period will minimize the road 706 accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lamps and provision of PPE for laborers will mitigate these impacts. - Increased noise and air pollution resulting ✓ This road facilitates easy from traffic volume? access to Pelmadulla - Embilipitiya - Nonagama Road(A 018) road from Middeniya road. Consequently road traffic volume will be increased when the road is rehabilitated. - Increased risk of water pollution from oil, ✓ Waste water from vehicle grease and fuel spills, and other materials station, Plant maintenance and from vehicles using the road? servicing stations shall be treated to meet relevant standards so that they will be free from oil, grease and other contaminants. Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map Appendix 3: Information on Encroachers/Squatters 707 Appendix 1- Photograghs of Chandrika Wewa Outer Circular Road Figure 1: Starting point of the road Figure 2: Along the road 708 Figure 3: Along the road Figure 4: Bo tree and Buddha statue located at 0.38km on LHS of the road 709 Figure 5: End point of the road 710 Appendix 2 – Location Map 711 Appendix 3: Information on Encroachers/Squatters Photo Coordinate Distance to the Description Proposed Impact and mitigation carriageway improvement to the road 06°18.243"N 1.85m from Owner of the small shop is Carriageway - 3.5m The shop is located at the the edge of the Mrs. K.G. Priyanthi. She edge of the RoW which is 080°52.255"E carriage way is selling fruits and Shoulder - 0.5m (both 9.5m. The improvement at 0.000km on lotteries. Her daily income sides) for the road is 4.5m RHS is about Rs. 1500-2000. Drains as required. excluding drains. Thus, This is her only income the shop will not be source. There are 04 affected. However, there family members in her will be temporary family. She is doing this impacts such as dust, business for 05 months. noise and vibration during construction. These temporary impacts will be mitigated through regular sprinkling of water and by managing noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works within the particular standards. 712 Photo Coordinate Distance to the Description Proposed Impact and mitigation carriageway improvement to the road 06°18.068"N 1.45m from Owner of the small shop is Carriageway - 3.5m The shop is located at the the edge of the Mr. H.P.D. edge of the RoW which is 080°52.309"E carriage way AthulaSamansiri. He is Shoulder - 0.5m (both 9.5m. The improvement at 0.381km on selling fresh water fish. sides) for the road is 4.5m LHS His monthly income is Drains as required. excluding drains. Thus, about Rs. 25,000. There the shop will not be are 04 family members in affected. However, there his family. He is doing this will be temporary business for 2 years. impacts such as dust, noise and vibration during construction. These temporary impacts will be mitigated through regular sprinkling of water and by managing noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works within the particular standards. 06°18.222"N It is at the Owner of the shop is Mr. Carriageway - 3.5m The shop is located at the edge of the W.R. Sarath. He is selling edge of the RoW which is 080°52.303"E carriage way fruits. His monthly Shoulder - 0.5m (both 9.5m. The improvement at 0.456km on income is about Rs. sides) for the road is 4.5m LHS 10,000. This is his only Drains as required. excluding drains. This income source. There are shop will be affected at 04 family members in his least for one week for the family. He is doing this shoulder improvement. business for 02 years. However, the owner is willing to shift back the structure for his own land which is behind the shop 713 Photo Coordinate Distance to the Description Proposed Impact and mitigation carriageway improvement to the road as necessary for the construction. In order to mitigate the impact and avoid any income loss for the owner, the project will inform the owner at least two weeks prior about construction activities of this location and project will assist to shift back the structure as necessary. 714 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Chandrika Wewa Outer Circular Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Moderate Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used Small shops are located within the existing ROW at Left side of ARAP will provide starting point, 0.381km and 0.456km. If small shops need to be guidance for relocation. relocated, consult social experts of the project prior to final design. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made Project Director – IRCDP, to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 715 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Rehabilitation of Chandrika Wewa Outer Circular Road (SR20) Activities and Protection and preventive measures Mitigation Responsibility Associated Impacts cost Implementation Monitoring PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PREPERATION 1. Finalization of the ❖ Contractor shall prepare detailed Environmental Method Statement Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Environmental (EMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and manner in which the Cost Engineer Method Statement ESMP is to be implemented. on ESMP ❖ It is required from the contractor to prepare the EMS for each work implementation site, if work will be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. ❖ The EMS shall be updated regularly and submit for the Engineer’s review and approval. 2. Tree Removal As per the preliminary studies removal of road side trees is not found to be Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to fell trees in Cost of RDA Engineer case it is found necessary during the construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users, in compatible with the designs yet to be completed. Contractor In such cases, ❖ The Engineer shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees, including those of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance via change of design and alignment. ❖ The technical justification for the trees that will be required to be removed will be documented accordingly. ❖ The following steps are to be followed if trees are identified for removal during the rehabilitation of the road. o Identify and document the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type o Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Divisional Secretariat (Embilipitiya). Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times of the number of trees cut using grown up saplings (having at least 3ft height) should be carried out in the project area. o If road side space for replanting is not available, other possible locations such as schools, temples, public areas will be explored with the help of DoF, DS and CBOs of the area o The contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the Central Environmental 716 Authority, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. o Removed trees of economic value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. o Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation. Any leftover of trees shall be removed and disposed in approved manner. 3. Labor and Labor ❖ The contractor should give priority to hiring labor from the Engineering Contractor,PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Camps, Construction surrounding areas to avoid the need for labor camps. Cost Engineer Camps, temporary ❖ If labor camps are required to house migrant workers, they should be office and other placed well away from settlements or sensitive receptors, water bodies temporary facilities and boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and preferably located on land which is not productive (barren/waste lands presently). If these are not possible, private lands maybe taken on lease as standard practice. The location, layout and basic facility provision of the labor camp must be submitted to Engineer of the relevant managing department prior to their construction. ❖ The construction will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer and the relevant local authority. ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. ❖ Provision of proper drainage facilities to the labour camps and prevent breeding of mosquitoes, flies and other vector borne diseases. ❖ The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Provision of proper sanitary facilities to the labour camps and offices including water, urinals, toilets, bathing facilities, mosquito nets with adequate capacity of septic tanks and soak pits. ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with concurrence from the Local Public Health Officer (PHI) ❖ Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in acceptable manner. The solid waste shall be handed over to the waste collecting system of the Local Authority (LA) of the area (if any) and wastewater should be disposed in an environmentally acceptable manner (meeting the desired water quality standards) with the approval of the Engineer. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. 717 ❖ Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first aid and firefighting equipment shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. ❖ All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible ❖ Labor camp sites after use should be cleared and the site should be reinstated to previous condition at the close of the construction work and the agreement with the land owner should be terminated properly and relevant documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 4. Material Sourcing ❖ The contractor is required to ensure that sand, aggregates and other Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant quarry material is sourced from licensed sources. Cost Engineer, CEA,GSMB ❖ The contractor is required to maintain the necessary licenses and environmental clearances from GSMB and CEA for all borrow and quarry material they are sourcing –including soil , fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. ❖ Sourcing of any material from protected areas and/or designated natural areas, including tank beds, are strictly prohibited. ❖ If the contractor uses a non-commercial borrow/quarry sites, the sites should be remediated accordingly once material sourcing has been completed. ❖ The contractor should submit in writing all the relevant numbers and relevant details of all pre-requisite licenses etc. and report of their status accordingly to the Engineer. 5. Water for ❖ The contractor should arrange adequate supply of water for the project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Construction purpose throughout the construction period from a source agreed upon Cost Engineer activities with the engineer. ❖ Water may not be obtained for project purposes, including for labor camps, from public or community water supply schemes without a prior approval from the relevant authority Extraction of water from ground water or surface water bodies without the permission from Engineer and the relevant authority (Water Resources Boar, NW&DB, Department of Irrigation, CBO) ❖ Permission for the extraction of water should be obtained prior to the commencement of the project, from the relevant authority. 718 6. Work Site for ❖ The contractor should identify an area to store construction materials Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction and equipment at a site which should be approved by the engineer. Cost Engineer materials ❖ Storage yards cannot be located in community areas, such as playgrounds, close to water ways, cause access issues to locals or forested areas that require clearing. ❖ Parking, repairing vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be done stationed only at the work site and/or in any other designated areas by the engineer. ❖ The contractor should provide instruction and advice should be given to drivers and operators (both companies owned and hired) to park vehicles and store equipment at the work site or designated areas by the engineer. 7. Information ❖ Discussions should be conducted with the residents and other Engineering Contractor/ PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Disclosure among stakeholders who reside along the corridor of the road; Cost PMU/PIU Engineer Stakeholders o Residents have to be briefed of the project, purpose and design and outcomes via a documented community consultation session o This should be done immediately once the contractor is mobilized. o The contractor should take note of all impacts, especially access issues and safety hazards that will be of concern to the residents and take necessary measures as stipulated in the ESMP to mitigate them. ❖ The contractor will maintain a log of any grievances/complains and actions taken to resolve them. ❖ A copy of the ESMP should be available at all times at the project supervision office on site. 8. Selection of ❖ Efforts shall be taken to minimize use of temporary land for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant temporary use lands construction activities Cost Engineer ❖ Selection of temporary lands with considering of social and environmental background adhering to laws and regulations in the country ❖ Approval for the temporary use lands shall be obtained from Engineer and need to sign agreement with the land owners ❖ Once the use of the particular land is over, the agreement should be terminated and the documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information. 719 9. Shifting of public Based on the preliminary studies utilities observed along the road are not Engineering Contractor/Service PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant utilities necessary to be removed. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision Cost providers Engineer, CEB,NW&DB, to relocate the utilities in case it is necessary in the design stage to perfect SLT the work. In such case, ❖ Proper utility survey shall be carried out in order to identify the effected utilities and the exact locations ❖ Consent and action shall be obtained from relevant service providers (CEB, NWS&DB and SLT) to minimize time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Approval shall be obtained from DOI for any proposed construction works on irrigation canals ❖ Advance notice to the public about time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators for the shifting/reestablishment of utilities to minimize accidental damage and functional purposes ❖ Special attention shall be taken to provide relevant services to the public without long delay ❖ Water and other utilities shall be provided to the public if long delay to re-establish services with the instruction of PIU 10. Hydrology and ❖ Design of new culverts and other drainage structures in consultation Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant drainage and recommendations of the Irrigation Department, Provincial cost Engineer, DoI Irrigation Department, Mahaweli Authority and Agrarian Department. ❖ Temporary diversion of water ways during construction should be ensured that no obstruction to natural water flow ❖ Construction work affecting water bodies should be prevented and work should be scheduled during the dry season ❖ Excavation of beds of any streams, irrigation systems, and other water resources shall be avoided by the contractor ❖ Contractor shall not divert, close, block existing canals and streams in a manner that adversely affect downstream intakes. 720 11. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the design PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant requirements including realignment of bends or construction of cross Engineer, Embilipitiya UC drainages, lead aways in the locations where required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All effort will be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 12. Commercial units ❖ In case the Small shops located within the existing ROW at Left side PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant located within the of starting point, 0.381km and 0.456km are affected, the preparation Engineer existing ROW of the ARAP and obtaining the WB approval is required prior to the (Preparation and commencement of civil works. Implementation of ❖ The civil work can commence only after the relocation of the small ARAP) shop to an alternate location and (if required) payment of due compensation. ❖ The procedure to be followed in this regard will be included in the ARAP and contractor should assist the PMU in the implementation of the ARAP 13. Land Acquisition (if ❖ Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Resettlement Land PIU/PMU of RDA RDA, Embilipitiya UC required) Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project to guide land Acquisition acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land acquisition process will cost be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 14. Identifying locations ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is blocked Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant to provide temporary for construction. Cost of RDA Engineer access ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during Contractor construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. CONSTRUCTION PHASE 721 15. Clearing of road ❖ During site clearance activities, removal of vegetation and debris must Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant shoulders and be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Cost Engineer Removal and ❖ The contractor shall identify the sites for disposal of material cleared. Disposal of ❖ Plants, shrubs and other vegetation cleared should not be burned on construction debris site. and excavated ❖ Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for materials which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o should be located with the consensus of the local community , in consultation with the Engineer and shall be approved by the LA, Ebilipitiya Local Authority, o Minimize the construction debris/excavated materials as much as possible by balancing the cut and fill requirements. ❖ The contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites. ❖ Debris, residual spoil and dismantled and demolished structures should not be sited to the productive/agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive locations such as forest lands, water bodies. 16. Protection of topsoil ❖ Topsoil of the agricultural areas and any other productive areas where Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant it has to be removed for the purpose of this project shall be stripped to Cost Engineer a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m, as directed by the Engineer. ❖ If the contractor is in any doubt on whether to conserve the topsoil or not for any given area, he shall obtain the direction from the Engineer in writing ❖ Removed topsoil could be used as a productive soil when replanting trees and during turfing. ❖ Stockpiled topsoil must be returned to cover the areas where the topsoil has been removed due to project activities. Residual topsoil must be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm – 150mm. ❖ Topsoil thus stockpiled for reuse shall not be surcharged or overburdened. ❖ As far as possible multiple handling of topsoil stockpiles should be kept to a minimum. 722 17. Protection of Ground ❖ Construction vehicle, machinery and equipment shall be used and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cover and stationed only in the areas of work and in any other area designated/ Cost Engineer Vegetation approved by the Engineer. ❖ Entry and exit of construction vehicles and machinery should be restricted to particular points as directed by the engineer ❖ Contractor should provide necessary instructions to drivers, operators and other construction workers not to destroy ground vegetation cover unnecessarily. 18. Transport and ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks. Overloading Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Storage of of vehicles with materials should be controlled and done in a manner Cost Engineer construction to suit the trucks capacity. materials ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. ❖ Loading, unloading and transport of materials shall not be inconvenient to the road side community or road users ❖ Selection of sites for stock piling with the approval of Engineer away from environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ Storage of fuel, lubricant and chemicals use for the construction activities on paved surface without contamination to the environment and storm water runoff ❖ Approval shall be taken prior to use of local roads from relevant authorities and need to maintenance during the use by the Contractor 19. Emission of Dust ❖ In order to minimize the levels of airborne dust all construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material/debris should be stored as per the instructions provided above Cost Engineer No.18. ❖ Vulnerable receptors for high dust levels should be identified by the Contractor in advance and necessary location specific measures as agreed with the Engineer should be applied to mitigate the impact. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas, material extraction sites, processing plants and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. 723 ❖ Erection of dust barriers to the public, religious and other socially important locations ❖ Metal quarries, crushers and all the plants should eb located at least 500m form the public sensitive and residential areas ❖ Establishment of tire washing facility for the plants, yards or any other sites which causing to bring mud particles with the vehicles. 10 Management of Self ❖ In the event the contractor will use a self-operated borrow site Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Operated Borrow o Contractor shall comply with the environmental Cost Engineer CEA, GSMB Sites requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA, GSMB and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. o Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the Engineer o No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under FFPO and FO and within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations o Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the Engineer. o All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA and the respective local authority (Refer Annex II for guidelines). o Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. o Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits. 11. Quarry Operations ❖ In the event the contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry sites Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant and Management of available in the project area Cost Engineer CEA,GSMB Self Operated ❖ They should be approved by CEA with valid EPL (Environment Quarry Sites Protection Licenses) and GSMB with valid IML (Industrial Mining Licenses); ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. 724 ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO and not within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractors operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 12. Control of ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Sedimentation and drainage paths are not blocked. Cost Engineer Soil Erosion ❖ Drainage paths associated with irrigation structures should be improved / erected to drain rainwater properly. ❖ Silt traps will be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be removed from the construction sites as soon as possible. Until removal, these soil dumps should be covered with thick polythene sheets. ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be placed at least 200m away from all water bodies. ❖ Top soil shall be prevented to use for tree planting and turfing activities. ❖ In Hilly terrain and areas with slopes o Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. o These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. o During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior 725 approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ Construction activities: excavation and earth work around vulnerable area for soil erosion mainly restricted to the dry periods and removal of green cover vegetation shall be minimized. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. o Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. o All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment will be made for their implementation. ❖ Refer Annex III 20. Noise from vehicles, ❖ Noise generating work should be limited to daytime (6:00AM to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant machinery and 6:00PM). No work that generates excessive noise should be carried out Cost Engineer CEA equipment during night hours where in close proximity to public sensitive receptors (temples, hospitals) and residential areas (from 6:00PM to 6:00AM on the following day). ❖ All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. For all construction activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ All equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that will be used in construction on site, for transport and for plants (crushers, asphalt, concrete and batching plants). ❖ Vulnerable receptors for high noise levels should be identified by the Contractor in advance and necessary location specific measures as agreed with the Engineer should be applied to mitigate the impact. ❖ Ideally noise generating work should not be carried out during public holidays and religious days. Special care should be taken as there is a temple nearby. 726 ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of nighttime resident laborers should be minimized. 21. Vehicular noise ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant pollution at during periods of loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. Cost Engineer residential / sensitive ❖ The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / receptors sensitive areas. ❖ Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include places of worship, schools, medical centers and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be Employed. ❖ Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 22. Impacts due to ❖ Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Vibration works do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to vibration. Cost Engineer, GSMB ❖ Vulnerable receptors for high vibration levels such as houses and shrines located adjacent to the ROW should be identified by the Contractor in advance and necessary location specific measures as agreed with the Engineer should be applied to mitigate the impact. ❖ Prior to commencement of compaction, excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damage occurred to third party property/ies as a result of his activity as agreed with the affected party and the Engineer ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that 727 excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Blasting shall be carried out only with permission of the Engineer and approval from GSMB 23. Pollution of Soil and ❖ The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant Water via Fuel and locations, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and Cost Engineer CEA Lubricants equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers, at least 200m away, water way sand water bodies. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ All vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be located and operated as per the conditions and /or guidelines stipulated under the EPL issued by CEA. Wastewater shall not be disposed without meeting the disposal standards of the CEA. Wastewater from vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be cleared of oil and grease and other contaminants to meet the relevant standards before discharging to the environment. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed of in accordance with standards set by the CEA. ❖ Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of CEA or any other relevant laws. 24. Public Safety ❖ At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient passage Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock. Cost Engineer ❖ Work that affects the use of existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ The construction corridor should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the site daily basis. ( Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility shall be procured where deemed necessary) ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The contractor should obtain a Third-party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. 728 ❖ All construction vehicles should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. ❖ Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. ❖ Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road. 25. Safety of Workers ❖ Contractor shall comply with the requirements for safety of the workers Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant as per the ILO Convention No. 62 and Safety & Health Regulations of Cost Engineer the Factory Ordinance of Sri Lanka to the extent that those are applicable to this contract. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety measures at site. ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers Employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the contractor shall maintain in stock at the site office, gloves, earmuffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. ❖ All workers should be made aware about Workers GRM and they should be facilitated to approach relevant GRCs as and when required. ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature checks etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. 729 26. Prevention of ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or vehicles Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant accidents falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during construction Cost Engineer period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should comply with the Road Safety Manual of RDA. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. ❖ Night time illumination should be in place at every location where the road is narrow, diverted and structures are repaired and any other places where the PIU recommends to do so ❖ Monitor and record road crashes during construction and maintenance stages and take appropriate remedial actions 27. Operation of labor ❖ Locations selected for labour camps should be approved by engineer Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant camps and comply with guidelines/ recommendations issued by the Cost Engineer, CEA, LA, DoF CEA/Local Authority (LA). Construction of labourer’s camps shall not be located within 200m from waterways, within an area coming under DoF, and near to any other environment and social sensitive locations ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly Emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 28. Management of the ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant spread of Covid-19 management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Cost EngineerMoH or handling sudden Local Public Health Inspector and adhere to all relevant guidelines Pandemic outbreaks applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. 730 ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper hand washing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the Contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 29. Prevention of Vector ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Borne Diseases mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store Cost Engineer, MoH buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental Authority and relevant local authorities ❖ Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 30. Gender issues ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project staff Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant including Gender including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and other Cost Engineer base violence payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labour camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfort ability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 31. Issues due to labor ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly alter Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant influx existing levels of communicable diseases including respiratory Cost Engineer, MoH problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading 731 through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) ❖ Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct ❖ Informing workers about national laws ❖ Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract ❖ Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) ❖ Cooperation with law enforcement agencies ❖ Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. ❖ A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. ❖ The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 32. Traffic Management ❖ Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan with respective Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant authority to minimize inconvenience to road users as well as prevent Cost Engineer, Traffic Police road accidents and implement it. ❖ Road signs and trained flagmen should be used to divert traffic as per the required traffic management measures. ❖ Clear instructions should be given if detours are used. ❖ Also, any pits should be enclosed to prevent pedestrians or vehicles falling into them ❖ Improvement of the road surface and width will result in an increase of both the number of vehicles and the vehicle operating speeds. ❖ Therefore, after the construction is completed the contractor should erect relevant road signs and road markings to guide the drivers to ensure the safety of the vehicles and pedestrians 732 33. Loss of Access due to ❖ Temporary access will be provided when permanent access is blocked Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction for construction. Cost Engineer ❖ When construction work is in progress in one side, the other side will be opened for traffic & properly ❖ At the end of each day, debris that blocked access path will be cleared away under the supervision of the Engineer. 34. Protection of ❖ If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project trace Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Physical Cultural the contractor will ensure that protective fencing as agreed with the Cost Engineer Resources (PCRs) community and or head of the physical cultural resource (ie temple, close to the Site. mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. ❖ If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and will take all requisite measures to ensure so. ❖ The contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. ❖ Labors will be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. ❖ Unless agreed with the community the contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 35. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in a manner that the destruction to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Flora the flora and their habitats is minimized. Cost Engineer • Trees and vegetation shall be felled / removed only if that impinges directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. In all such cases contractor shall take prior approval from the Engineer. • Contractor shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance. • If such action is unavoidable the Engineer shall be informed in advance and carry out public consultation and report on the same should be submitted to the Engineer. • Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the CEA, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. 733 • Removed trees of significant value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. Documentation on the process should be shared with the engineer and maintained by the contractor. • The contractor shall plant at least 3 good specimens of native trees over 5-year-old root-balled or having at least 3ft height suitable for the location as identified by the Engineer..The planting should take place in public land suitable for the purpose • The contractor shall build hardy structures around the trees for protection. • The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the well-being of the trees/plants until the end of the contract 36. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in such a manner that the destruction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Fauna or disruption to the fauna and their habitats is minimal. Cost Engineer • Construction workers shall be instructed to protect fauna including wild animals and aquatic life as well as their habitats. Hunting, poaching and unauthorized fishing by project workers is not allowed. • No solid or liquid waste should be dumped into natural habitats. 37. Prevention of the ❖ There is a possibility of introducing / spreading of invasive species Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Spread of Invasive during material transportation and disposing cleared vegetation from Cost Engineer Plant Species one site to another, thus the following measures are to be undertaken. ❖ Close monitoring of transportation, storage of borrowing material for the spread of any invasive species must be done. • Vehicles should be covered during transportation of cleared vegetation to and from the construction site. • Borrow material to be brought from properly identified borrow pits and quarry sites, the sites should be inspected in order to ensure that no invasive plant species are being carried with the borrow material. • Washing the vehicles should be conducted periodically to prevent carrying any invasive species • The construction site should be inspected periodically to ensure that no invasive species are establishing themselves at the site. 38. Chance find • All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant procedures for PCRs other remains or things of geological or archaeological interest Cost Engineer and Archeological discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government and Property shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. • The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and 734 carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. • The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 39. Surface Drainage ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which will discharge Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant and Possible Water water to existing storm water drainage networks Cost Engineer Stagnation ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sandbag barriers etc. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to cutting, excavation and other activities 40. Handling Social and ❖ The Contractor shall appoint a person responsible for community Environmental liaison and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ social Issues during related matters (Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO)). Construction All public complaints will be entered into the Complaints Register. The ESSO will promptly investigate and review public complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs. They are received, with the action taken by the ESSO on complains thereof. 41. Prevention of Sexual ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant exploitation, child contract workers (including subcontractors) with age verification to Cost Engineer trafficking and child avoid child labor. labour ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education POST CONSTRUCTION 42. Clearing/Closure of ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant Engineer, Construction engineer. Cost PRDA Site/Labor Camps ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well 735 ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ Agreements made with the particular land owners should be terminated and relevant documents should be handed over to the Engineer for information ❖ All solid waste will be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured will be left behind on site once the contractor demobilizes. 43. Environmental ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge Engineering Contractor RDA/Consultant Engineer, Enhancement/ treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed design Cost PRDA or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Documents. Landscaping ❖ The Contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this ESMP. 44. Road furnishing on ❖ The Contractor will ensure that all safety signage and indicative road Engineering Contractor RDA,/Consultant safety. markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design prior to Cost EngineerPRDA demobilization. 45. Hydrology and ❖ Rooting maintenance, repairing, removal of sediments and rubbish to Engineering Contractor, PRDA PRDA, RDA/Consultant drainage avoid drainage congestions and obstructions to storm water flow Cost Engineer 46. Replanting of trees ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and monitoring Engineering Contractor PRDA, RDA/Consultant done at least for a period of three years Cost Engineer 47. Commercial units ❖ PMU will carry out consultations with owners of affected shops and PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant located within the discuss about their permanent relocation. Engineer existing ROW (Post ❖ The shop owners will be linked with relevant local authorities to (if monitoring of necessary) for further assistance. ARAP) 736 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Type of Number of Provided Stakeholder Participants (M/F) 11.03.2021 Squatter Female • Has a fruit and lottery stall. • Earn a daily income of Rs. 1500 – 2000 from the shop. • This area is popular among local tourists for recreational activities. 11.03.2021 Fish seller Male • Doing this business for two years and have a monthly income of Rs. 25,000/=. • There is a fishery society operating in the area. • Many people visit Chandrika wewa (lake) daily. 11.03.2021 Small shop owner Male • Selling fruits at this place. • It’s my own house and land behind the shop and I can shift back during construction. • Majority of people living along the road are Sinhalese and Buddhists. 737 2.20. CESGP of SR 21 - 100 Mile Post BosigirigamaThalagahawela via Galwanguwa Road 738 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGP) of SR 21– 100 Mile Post BosigirigamaThalagahawela via Galwanguwa Road (4.4km) Draft Final Report June 2021 739 Background 100 Mile Post BosigirigamaThalagahawela via Galwanguwa Road Road length: 4.4km Coordinates: Starting Point 6°21'43.94"N, 80°49'42.68"E End Point 6°21'8.73"N, 80°49'59.86"E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya EE Division: Embilipitiya GN Divisions: Hingurara Nindagampelessa 1. Introduction The 100 Mile Post Bosigirigama Thalagahawela via Galwanguwa Road(4.4km) starts at Pelmadulla – Embilipitiya – NonagamaRoad (A018) and ends at the same road (A018). This road is under the custody of Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha (Local authority)and the Provincial Road Development Authority (PRDA), Sabaragamuwa. The surface of the road is damaged concrete, macadam and gravel. The road traverses along a flat terrain (Min. 96m, Max. 118m MSL). There is no surface water bodies found adjacent to the road. The road does not fall within or adjacent to any protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 4.4km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. The proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3.0m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and drains 450mm as required.Construction period for this road is estimated as 3 months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e.RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases, the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases, there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, the Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing 740 average RoW of the 100 Mile Post Bosigirigama Thalagahawela via Galwanguwa Road is around 7m and the average carriageway is 3.4m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha and the Sabaragamuwa Province PRDA will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, representatives from Embilipitiya PradeshiyaSabhaand Sabaragamuwa PRDAwill function as members of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5.Community Response and Perceived Benefits It is important to develop this road as the surface is damaged and the road provides a link to Pelmadulla – Embilipitiya – Nonagama (A018) Road. There are banana, pepper, manioc and vegetable cultivationsin the project area. Farmers in the area use this road to transport their agricultural produce to the market. School children and public and private sector workers also use this road to go to schools and their workplaces. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and to collect all available information and take photographs of the road (see Annex 1 forphotographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic mapsand secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location).The staff of the Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted). The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. 100 Mile Post Bosigirigama Thalagahawela via Galwanguwa Road will have low-negligible environmental impacts. The main impacts will be temporary loss of access to residents, common properties and the impact of dust, noise and vibration. These impacts will only occur during construction phase. Therefore, these can be managed via mitigatory codes of practice that will be defined as part of the contractual agreement/memorandums of understanding with project implementing contractors and therefore this sub-project can be classified as Low Risk. 741 Therefore a Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practices (CESGP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the impacts likely to occur. 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements:Around 80 households and 8 small shops are in the project area. The estimated population is 330.They are Sinhala Buddhists by their ethnicity and religion respectively. ▪ Land ownership: There are no squatters along the road. All the lands are private lands. ▪ Livelihoods: Agriculture is the main source of livelihood of the people. Banana, pepper, manioc and vegetables are the main agricultural crops grown by people. In addition, large scale teak plantations and several bricks manufacturing sites are also observed during the field visit. Some people are engaged in public and private sector jobs as well. ▪ Local organisations: There are organisations attached to agriculture activities such as “GoviSamithi” (Farmer Organizations). ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There is a temple and a newly constructed structure to place a religious statue. Details are provided in Table 1. During construction period, the access to these places will be disturbed. In order to mitigate this impact, temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after construction activities. Table 1:Community infrastructure and resources Community GPS Location Road Side Distance from infrastructure & RoW resources Arama Temple N 6°21’.604" E 80°44'336" LHS 40m Structure for N 6°21’.241" E 80°49'786" LHS 2m Shrine ▪ On-going development projects: None. ▪ Visitors to the area: People from outside come to the project area to buy agricultural produce such as banana, pepper and manioc. In addition, people also come to these villages to buy bricks. 7.1 Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical  Culverts will be reconstructed, and construction work? drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. 742 Does the project include upgrading or  The road surface will be upgraded rehabilitation of existing facilities? with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to loss  Proposed rehabilitation works will of housing, other assets, resource use or be within the existing RoW incomes? Is the site chosen for this work free from  This road is currently under the encumbrances and in possession of the custody of Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Ministry/ or relevant government agency? Sabha. (Local Authority) and Sabaragamuwa Province PRDA. Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW Is the ownership status and current usage of  Land within the RoW is owned by land known? Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha and Sabaragamuwa Province PRDA. This land is used for the road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other fixed  assets through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or  encroachers) present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or temporary loss  of incomes and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those  None of the people will be affected affected by the project? If Yes, approximately as the development work will be how many? carried out within the existing RoW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or  vulnerable to poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities, services or  natural resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose  During the construction phase, there potential safety risks to local communities, can be safety issues to local commuters or pedestrians in the project area? communities, commuters or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be  affected through land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools, clinics,  There is a temple and a newly hospitals, places of worship? constructed structure to place a religious statue (see Table 1). Are there any GBV prevention and response  Project area comes under the actors (NGOs, government notified shelter Embilipitiya Police station which is homes, police stations, etc.) in project area of 6.5km away from the project area. influence? 743 Is the project site in a populated area and/or  with high vehicular traffic volume?  Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location? Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the sub-  Approximately 15 laborers will be project, with what skill set, and for what recruited for the project. Both period? skilled and unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. Will the project hire workers from the local  Priority will be given to secure labor workforce? from the local community. Will there be workers brought in from outside  There is possibility of bringing the project area? outside labor if local labor is not sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation or  Accommodation facilities to be service amenities to support the workforce provided if labor is brought from during construction? outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar  socio-economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local  community, are there any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project Total number of labor required for area the project is approximately 15. Priority will be given to hire the local labors. 744 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: 100 Mile post Bosirigama Thalagahawela Via Galwanguwa Road (No. 21) Location: District: Rathnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya Road Length: 4.4 km SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site  - Protected Area  - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity  B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas;  disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g.  sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  No permanent alteration waterways crossed by roads, resulting in required. However increased sediment in streams affected by temporary diversion will be increased soil erosion at construction site? required at 1.5, 3.15 and 3.8km where new culverts will be established and reconstruction of existing culverts at 0.35, 2.9 and 3.4km. Continuous flow of water will be facilitated to downstream and stream will be restored soon after requirement is over. Siltation of waterbodies will be minimized by application of silt traps, silt fences etc… 745 - Deterioration of surface water quality due to  silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- based camps and chemicals used in construction? - Increased local air pollution due to rock  Regular sprinkling of water crushing, cutting and filling works, and to suppress dust and avoiding chemicals from asphalt processing? using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  Blasting is not necessary. civil works? Noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works will be managed within the particular standards. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of  people - Other social concerns relating to  Dust impact will be inconveniences in living conditions in the minimized by sprinkling project areas that may trigger cases of upper water adequately. Noise and respiratory problems and stress? vibration will be maintained within permissible levels and night time activities will be avoided. - Hazardous driving conditions where  Speed limits shall be applied construction interferes with pre-existing and monitored for all roads? construction vehicles. - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in  Location of labor camps only construction camps and work sites, and at approved sites and possible transmission of communicable continues labor supervision diseases from workers to local populations? shall minimize these impacts. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for  mosquito vectors of disease? - Accident risks associated with increased  Implementation of a proper vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills traffic management plan of toxic materials and loss of life? during the construction period will minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lamps will mitigate these impacts. Regular maintenance and keeping construction vehicles up to 746 the relevant standards will mitigate accidental spills of toxic materials. - Increased noise and air pollution resulting  from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil,  grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road Annex 1 – Photographs of the 100 Mile Post Bosigirigama Thalagahawela via Galwanguwa Road Figure 1 : Starting point of the road 747 Figure 2: Along the Road Figure 3: Bodhi Sri Dhamma School located at 0.790km on LHS of the road 748 Figure 5: Buddha Shrine located near to the road Figure 6: End point of the road 749 Appendix 2 - Location Map 750 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: 100 Mile Post Bosigirigama Thalagahawela via Galwanguwa Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Low Risk Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used It is recommended to improve the road safety by introducing safety sign boards at the starting and end points of this road as it directly serves the A018 road at its starting and end points. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was Project Director – IRCDP, made to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 751 Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGPs) for Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGPs) for 100 Mile Post Bosigirigama Thalagahawela via Galwanguwa Road 1. Preamble The following CESGP should be considered as part and parcel of the Contractual Documents and shall be considered alongside the Technical Specifications, Drawings and Bill of Quantities. Thereby the prescriptions detailed in the CESGP are mandatory in nature and also contractually binding. The CESGP will also be equally applicable to sub-Contractor s including nominated sub- Contractor s if any. The Contractor shall be responsible for the compliance with the requirements of the CESGP. With the assistance of the contactors on behalf of the Employer the Engineer shall monitor the compliance of the CESGP by the Contractor. The Contractor carrying out the works through a designated focal person as an Environmental and Social Safegaurds Officer (ESSO) shall assist the Engineer to conduct his duties as required in the CESGP implementation by (a) maintaining up to date records on actions taken by the Contractor with regard to the implementation of CESGP recommendations (b) through timely submission of reports, information and data to the employer through the Engineer, (c) via participating in the meetings conveyed by the Engineer or any relevant line agency and (d) any other assistance requested by the Engineer. A basic Terms of Reference for the ESO to be appointed is included in Annex 1 of this document. 2. Suggested Criteria for Costing for Implementation of Measures in CESGP The Contractor shall include in the Bill of Quantities prepared all costs to be incurred for the implementation of measures outlined in the CESGP as specific line items. The bidders are advised to carefully consider the CESGP requirements during the construction stage when preparing the bid and pricing the items of work. The cost of CESGP requirements during the construction stage shall be included in the Contract Price. Thus, separate payments shall not be made in respect of compliance with the CESGP. In case the Contractor or his sub-Contractor /s fails to implement the CESGP recommendations. After informing in writing to the Contractor, the Engineer shall take due actions as it is deemed necessary to ensure that the CESGP is properly implemented. 3. Environmental and Social Codes of Practice to be Complied with During the Implementation of the Contract The Contractor shall, throughout the execution and completion of the works and the remedying of any defects therein: I. Have full regard for the safety of all persons employed by the Contractor and the Sub- Contractor(s) and keep the Site (so far as the same is under his control) in an orderly state appropriate to the avoidance of danger to such persons. II. Take all reasonable steps to protect the work force, communities, and environment (both on and off the Site) and to limit damage and nuisance to people and property resulting from pollution, noise and other results of his operations. III. Implement at minimum the following measures for E and S management during all phases of the Contract. IV. Be responsible for ensuring full compliance to the processes outlined below. V. Prepare detailed Environmental and Social Method Statement (ESMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and manner in which the CESGP is to be implemented. 752 o It is required from the Contractor to prepare the ESMS for each work site, if work shall be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. o The ESMS shall be updated every 3 months and submit for the Engineers review and confirmation that any amendments to the construction methodology used on sites have been reviewed and incorporate specific measures as per this code. 3.1.Pre-Construction Impact Mitigation Prior to and During Mobilization 3.1.1. Utility Relocation- Based on the preliminary studies, utilities observed along the road are not necessary to be removed. However it is worthwhile to include a provision to relocate the utilities in case it is found necessary in the design stage and construction stage to perfect the work. In such case; ❖ The Contractor shall confirm the identification of the common utilities to be affected such as: telephone cables, electric cables, telephone and electric poles, water pipelines, public water taps, Community Based Water Pipe Lines etc as recommended by the Engineer. ❖ Affected utilities shall be relocated as instructed by the Engineer with the prior approval of the relevant utility providers at least 3 months from the start of contract starts and the Contractor should maintain written documentation of all concurrence. Original documents of such clearance should be made available to the Engineer. ❖ The Engineer shall ensure community consensus and minimum impact to common utilities like telephones, electricity supplies and water supplies and instruct the contractor accordingly of the required steps of management. 3.1.2. Removal of Trees Prior to Construction 20 .As per the preliminary studies removal of roadside trees is not found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary during construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users in compatible with the design yet to be completed. In such case; ❖ The Employer, Engineer and the Contractor shall confirm the number of trees that shall be affected with girth size & species type and inform the community prior to removal of any large trees.21 ❖ Here it shall ensure that every effort shall be taken to protect the existing trees and to provide adequate protection to the trees to be retained with tree guards (e.g. Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars) as required. ❖ If any trees that are of importance to the community, such a Bo Trees, trees specially protected by the community or on private property, the Contractor shall work with the Engineer to understand the due process to be followed and agreement made with the community. No such trees shall be removed without prior written consent from the Engineer and endorsed by the community. ❖ Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Engineer. 20 The RDA will be responsible for ensuring adequate protection to the trees to be retained with tree guards (e.g. Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars) as required. 21 The RDA and Local Authority (LA) are required ensure that it is done in a proper manner by identifying all the trees affected due to road improvements, implement changes in design and alignment and the trees to be removed ( species, girth and the height) and trees to be protected prior to issuing the Bidding Document to the Bidders. Contractor shall have no authority to remove a tree without written clearance from the Engineer to the Contract. The community shall be made aware of this prior to inviting bids. All logs of commercial value shall be sold to the timber corporation and documentation maintained. If any compensatory plantation is required, that too either may be included in the contract or hand it over to Forest Department, LA and Community. The RDA will be responsible for making the arrangement and then instruct the contractor of any responsibilities there on forth. 753 ❖ All trees of commercial value shall be handed over to the Timber Corporation on removal and documented. ❖ Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times the number of trees cut (1:3) should be carried out in the project area. (Please Refer Tree Protection/ Tree Re- Planting Procedures outlined in 3.2.23. 3.1.3. Construction of labor camps where applicable ❖ The Contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the Engineer for the location, layout and facilities provided for labor camp prior to erection. ❖ The Contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Separate accommodations should be provided for female labor with all necessary facilities ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with approval from the Local Public Health Inspector (PHI) and such approvals should be made available for inspection by the Engineer ❖ Adequate health care shall be provided for the work force including basic screening in line with national public health requirements and observation based assessment of the quality of living conditions and these documents shall be made available for the inspection by the Engineer. ❖ Upon completion of Works the labor camp site shall be cleared and site should be reinstated to previous condition. ❖ If facilities are rented from local communities of facilities provided by the contractor as labor accommodation, the Contractor shall ensure that no nuisances or disturbances are caused to the local communities due to labor misconduct. ❖ Local labor should be secured as much as possible so that providing accommodation facilities for laborers will be reduced 3.1.4. Planning of temporary Traffic arrangements ❖ Traffic control plan shall be provided by the Contractor to the Engineer for approval. Engineer shall submit the approved plan to the Employer one week prior to the closure of the road, if required. ❖ The traffic control plans shall contain details of temporary diversion, details of arrangements for construction under traffic, details of traffic arrangement after cessation of work each day, signage, safety measures for transport of hazardous materials and arrangement of flagmen. 3.1.5. Material Sourcing ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that sand, aggregates and other quarry materials are sourced only from licensed sources and the Contractor shall provide details of the quarries including the location, owner, the quantity, copy of the license before the first progress meeting. Updates shall be provided at all the subsequent progress meetings. ❖ The Contractor shall source all borrow materials only from licensed sources. ❖ Where the Contractor shall use self-owned borrow/quarry sites the Contractor shall be a licensed holder and the original documents shall be made available for the inspection of the Engineer. The Contractor shall further follow the guidance provided in section 3.2.25. ❖ Sourcing of any material from any protected areas and/or designated natural areas are strictly prohibited. 3.1.6. The Use of Alternate Construction Material ❖ The Contractor in discussion with the Engineer if willing shall identify and propose in the bid sources and suitability of alternate materials should be identified. In case of availability of 754 alternate materials, the Engineer via the agreed design shall specify the following: (i) Characteristics and availability of the material (ii) Possibility of use in the project (iii) Methods of testing, specifications, recommended usage and (iv) Mechanism for procuring and transporting to the site. The feasibility of its use shall be based on the lead from the project corridor, suitability of the material and the extent of use as endorsed by the Engineer and RDA ❖ A separate BoQ should be included for alternate materials in case they are available in the proximity of the project area and the Engineer and RDA to include their use for a particular subproject. ❖ Testing shall be done as per IS specifications, in order to evaluate suitability of the alternate materials. In case test results do not match the specifications; option of blending the material with standard materials to meet the required specifications should be explored. The PIU must ensure that the use of alternate material is as per specifications. The Contractor shall approach the supplier identified based on lead and material suitability and shall sign an agreement specifying the quantity of the material to be procured. 3.1.7. Management of the spread of Covid-19 or handling sudden Pandemic outbreaks ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractor’s site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 3.1.8. Information Disclosure among Stakeholders ❖ The Contractor shall take measures to make the residents and other stakeholders who are affected physically or by noise aware of the possible impact caused by the Works carried out by providing them with information on the construction activities; muster their views for possible impact mitigation as this shall also ensure a good rapport and less complaints. This should be carried-out immediately after the mobilization at Site and in reasonable intervals if needed. ❖ A copy of the CESGP should be made available at both Contractor’s and the Engineer’s site office for reference. ❖ The Contractor with the guidance from the Engineer shall make all labor including that of sub- Contractors where applicable aware of all the agreed provisions outlined in this CESGP. 3.1.9. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the design requirements including realignment of bends or construction of cross drainages, lead aways in the locations where required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All efforts must be made to minimize the land donation for the project 755 ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 3.1.10. Land Acquisition (If required) Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 3.1.11. Identifying locations to provide temporary access ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is blocked for construction. ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. 3.2. Site Management and Mitigation of Impacts during Construction Phase 3.2.1. Transportation and Storage of construction materials ❖ Sites for storage of construction materials should be identified, without affecting the traffic and other common utilities that shall lead to access issues as the compound is operational. ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks in accordance with the applicable laws and the regulations of the country. Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. 756 3.2.2. Management of Dust and Fugitive Emissions ❖ All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks (with measures to avoid water collection in them), with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. This shall minimize the levels of airborne dust. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust barriers should be used during all construction activities, especially in areas along roads with heavy traffic, commercial and residential areas. ❖ Tire washing facility/ies should be established for all vehicles leaving from material storage sites, yards, plants etc… to minimise mud transferred to the public roads. ❖ The minimum height of barriers should be 6ft. Material such as Amano roofing sheets, fine mesh geo textiles are recommended materials to be used for setting up dust barriers ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. 757 3.2.3. Management of Noise related Nuances ❖ Use of access roads should be minimized during 7:00AM to 8:30AM; 1:00PM to 2:00PM and 4:30PM to 6:00PM if there are schools and government/private office premises are located. This shall not only to reduce noise levels but also help mitigate congestion issues in the area due to the construction activities. ❖ All Equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that shall be used in construction on site and for transport. ❖ Noise generating work shall not be carried out during public holidays without prior clearance from the Engineer. If at all, special attention should be made if a religious places, schools (Dhamma school at 0.79km) during operating hours, public courts or any other affected nearby community. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of night time resident laborers should be minimized. ❖ Temporary sound barriers also should be erected around buildings or premises as appropriate to shield residents if there are complaints from them. 3.2.4. Vehicular noise pollution at residential / sensitive receptors ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Immobile construction equipment shall be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include hospitals, schools, places of worship and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be employed. 3.2.5. Noise from vehicles, machinery and equipment ❖ The Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery &equipment to the Engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 3.2.6. Management of Impacts due to Vibration ❖ The Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction works do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to vibration or any other means. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The Contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions Contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damage occurred to third party property/ies as a result of his activity as agreed with the affected party and the Engineer. 758 3.2.7. Removal and Disposal of construction debris and excavated materials ❖ During site clearance activities, demolition and debris removal must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Possibly debris removal can be carried out during non-peak hours to avoid traffic at the site. ❖ The Contractor shall identify the sites for debris disposal and should be finalized prior to start of the earthworks; Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the designated forest land. o Avoid disposal on productive land. o Minimize the construction debris by balancing the cut and fill requirements to the possible extent. ❖ The Contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites agreed with the Engineer. 3.2.8. Protection of topsoil ❖ The Contractor should attempt to reuse the cut material from earthworks for project activities where possible 3.2.9. Control of Sedimentation and Soil Erosion ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing drainage paths are not blocked. ❖ Silt traps shall be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. ❖ These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. ❖ During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the Contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. ❖ Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. ❖ All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment shall be made for their implementation. ❖ Further Guidance on cost effective measures to follow are presented in Annex III. 759 3.2.10. Pollution from Fuel and Lubricants ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking location, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers and irrigation canal/ponds. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) as approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products shall be disposed-off in accordance with standards set under the National Environmental Act (NEA) and the Central Environmental Authority of Sri Lanka/Ministry of Environment (CEA/MoE), ❖ Engineer shall certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of (CEA/MoE) or any other relevant laws. 3.2.11. Public and Worker Safety ❖ The Site should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the compound on a daily basis. (Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility) ❖ The Site should be clearly demarcated by the above means and restriction of access to public to the site will help the safety of public. ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The Contractor should obtain a Third party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All vehicles used in the construction process should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the CESGP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded. ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. ❖ Notices to the public and workers should be displayed in all three languages 760 ❖ Contractor should organize awareness programs for local public on Road Safety and two of such programs should be conducted during the construction phase. ❖ All laborers should be made aware about the Labor GRM and they should have a convenient access to GRCs. 3.2.12. Safety Gear for Labors ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The Contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the Contractor shall maintained in stock at the site office, gloves, ear muffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. 3.2.13. Prevention of accidents ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. 3.2.14. Presence of Outside Labor in a Residential Area ❖ Strict labor supervision should be undertaken. There should be labor awareness programs to educate the laborers about their general behavior while at work as well as their own safety. 3.2.15. Operation of labor camps 761 ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The Contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 3.2.16. Management of the spread of Covid-19 or handling sudden Pandemic outbreaks ❖ The Contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning shall be made for spacing. ❖ The Contractor shall at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the Contractor shall immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 3.2.17. Prevention of Vector Borne Diseases ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities ❖ The Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 3.2.18. Handling Gender issues including Gender base violence. ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project staff including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labor camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfortability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 3.2.19. Issues due to labor influx ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly alter existing levels of communicable diseases including respiratory problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases 762 and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) o Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct o Informing workers about national laws o Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract o Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) o Cooperation with law enforcement agencies o Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. o A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. o The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 3.2.20. Surface Drainage and Possible Water Stagnation ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which shall discharge water to the improved roadside storm water drain. ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sand bag barriers etc. ❖ Temporary flooding due to excavation. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to excavation during the laying of pipes, cutting activities. 3.2.21. Protection of Physical Cultural Resources (PCRs) close to the Site. • If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project trace the Contractor shall ensure that protective fencing as agreed with the community and or head of the physical cultural resource (ie temple, mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. • If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the Contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and shall take all requisite measures to ensure so. • The Contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. • Labors shall be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism shall be tolerated and shall be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. • Unless agreed with the community the Contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 763 3.2.22. Tree Protection during Construction Phase • Giving due protection to the trees that fall in the shoulders /corridor of impact shall be the prime focus during Construction/post construction • Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars, use of plate compactors near trees may also be considered where necessary 3.2.23. Tree Re-Planting ❖ Re-plantation of at least thrice (1:3) the number of trees cut should be carried out along the project road. ❖ Since the major portion of the project road may pass through open lands, planting of trees along the entire stretch of the road is recommended as an enhancement measure. ❖ Where the design recommends tree planting should be undertaken in other areas as compensation the Contractor shall propose a suitable location in discussion with the local communities and PE and undertake the replanting activities here. ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and monitoring done at least for a period of 3 years. ❖ Survival status shall be reported on monthly basis to Engineer in charge. 3.2.24. Clearing/Closure of Construction Site/Labor Camps ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the engineer. The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the engineer. 3.2.25. Management of Contractor Operated Quarry and Borrow Sites 3.2.25.1. Burrowing of Earth and Management of Self Operated borrow Sites ❖ In the event the Contractor shall use a self-operated borrow site ❖ The Contractor shall comply with the environmental requirements/guidelines issued by the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) and CEA and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. ❖ The Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the engineer ❖ No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (FFPO) and Forest Ordinance (FO) of Sri Lanka ❖ Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the engineer. ❖ All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the Contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the GSMB, CEA and the respective local authority. ❖ Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. ❖ Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits and closure of the sites as per the Guidance provided in Annex 2 of the CESGP. 764 3.2.25.2. Quarry Operations and Management of Self Operated Quarry Sites- Applicable if the contractor will use own quarry. ❖ They should be operated with a valid IML EPL and trade license ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractor s operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 3.2.26. Procedures for Dealing with Chance Finds 3.2.26.1. Flora and Chance found Fauna ❖ The Contractor shall take reasonable precaution to prevent workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any flora (plant/vegetation) and fauna (animal) including fishing in any water body and hunting of any animal. ❖ If any wild animal is found near the construction site at any point of time, the Contractor shall immediately upon discovery thereof acquaint the Engineer and carry out the Engineer's instructions for dealing with the same. ❖ The Engineer shall report to the nearby Forest Department /Department of Wild Life Conservation (range office or divisional office) and shall take appropriate steps/ measures, if required in consultation with the forest officials. 3.2.26.2. Chance Found Archaeological Property ❖ All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other remains or things of geological or archaeological interest discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. ❖ The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He shall, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. ❖ The Engineer shall seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 3.2.27. Handling Social and Environmental Issues during Construction ❖ The Contractor shall appoint a person responsible for community liaison (Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO)) and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ social related matters. All public complaints shall be entered into the Complaints Register. ❖ The Engineer shall promptly investigate and review environmental complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of complaints shall be maintained. Any complaint received shall be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs upon receipt of the complaint citing the action taken/to be taken by the ESSO on complaints thereof. ❖ A final report shall be forwarded to the Engineer within 3 Days 765 3.2.27. Prevention of Sexual exploitation, child trafficking and child labour ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment of contract workers (including subcontractors) with age verification to avoid child labor. ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education 3.3. Completion of Works and Demobilization Stage 3.3.1. Clearing/Closure of Construction Site/Labor Camps ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the engineer. ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the engineer. ❖ All solid waste shall be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured shall be left behind on site once the Contractor demobilizes. 3.3.2. Environmental Enhancement/ Landscaping of Shoulders ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Documents. ❖ The contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the dam site and from other workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this CESGP. 3.3.3. Road furnishing on safety. ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that all safety signage and indicative markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design prior to demobilization. 766 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Venue Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns Type of Number of raised/Suggestions Stakeholder Participants Provided (M/F) 11.03.2021 Resident Male • Almost all the people living along the project area is Sinhalese and their religion is Buddhism. • During the construction period dust will be a major issue. • Outside people come SR 21: 100 Mile post to this area to buy Bosirigamathalagahawela agricultural produce via Galwanguwa Road such as banana, pepper and manioc. In addition, people come to these villages to buy bricks • Street lamps need to be installed where necessary. 11.03.2021 Resident Male • It is important to develop this road as the surface is damaged and the road provides a link to Pelmadulla – Embilipitiya – Nonagama (A018) Road • There are cultivations such as banana, pepper, manioc and vegetables in the area. • Farmers in the area use this road to transport their agricultural produce to market. • School children and public and private sector workers also use this road to go to schools and their working places. 767 2.21. CESGP of SR 22 - 13 Bund Road from 99 Junction 768 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGP) of SR 22– 13 Bund Road from 99 Junction (1.4km) Draft Final Report May 2021 769 Background 13 Bund Road near 99 Junction Road length: 1.4km Coordinates: Starting Point 6°22'51.07"N, 80°49'5.04"E End Point 6°23'15.80"N, 80°49'36.79"E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya EE Division: Embilipitiya GN Divisions: Udawalawa Track 02 1. Introduction The 13 Bund road near 99 Junction (1.42km) starts at Pelmadulla – Embilipitiya – Nonagama (A018) Road. This road is under the custody of Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha (Local authority). The surface of the road is gravel and damaged concrete. The road traverses along a flat terrain (Min.70m, Max. 97m). A stream crosses the road at 0.75km. This road section does not fall within or adjacent to any protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 1.4 km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. The proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3.0m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and drains 450mm as required.Construction period for this road is estimated as 2 months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e.RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases, the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases, there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, the Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the 13 Bund Road near 99 Junction road is around 6.8m and the average carriageway is 3.3m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, a 770 representative from Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits It is important to develop this road as the surface is damaged and the road provides a link to a national road (Pelmadulla – Embilipitiya – Nonagama (A018) Road ). There are banana, pepper, manioc and vegetable cultivations in the project area. Farmers in the area use this road to transport their agricultural production to market. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and to collect all available information and take photographs of the road(see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic mapsand secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location).The staff of the Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisancevisit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists. The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. 13 Bunt road from near 99 Junction will have low-negligible environmental and social impacts such as temporary loss of access, dust issues, siltation of irrigation canals that can be managed via mitigatory codes of practice that will be defined as part of the contractual agreement/memorandums of understanding with project implementing contractors and therefore this sub-project can be classified as Low Risk. Therefore a Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practices (CESGP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the impacts likely to occur. 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1 Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements:Around 50 households and 6 small shops are in the project area. Their population is around 210. They are Sinhala Buddhists by their ethnicity and religion. ▪ Land ownership: There are no squatters along the road. The land is private and government owned. ▪ Livelihoods: 771 Agriculture is the main source of livelihood of the people. Banana, pepper, manioc and vegetables are the main agricultural crops grown. In addition, teak plantations are also observed during the field visit. Some people are engaged in public and private sector jobs as well. ▪ Local organisations: There are organisations attached to agricultural activities such as “GoviSamithi” (Farmer Organizations). ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There is a Buddha statue. Details are provided in Table 1.During construction period, access will be disturbed. In order to mitigate this impact, the temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after construction activities. Table 1: Community infrastructure and resources Community GPS Location Road Side Distance from infrastructure & RoW resources Buddha statue N E LHS 1m 6°23’.326" 80°49'514" ▪ On-going development projects: None ▪ Visitors to the area: People from outside come to the project area to buy agricultural produce such as banana, pepper and manioc. 7.1Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical  Culverts will be reconstructed, construction work? and drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains were not physically exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or  The road surface will be rehabilitation of existing facilities? upgraded with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to  Proposed rehabilitation works loss of housing, other assets, resource use or will be within the existing RoW incomes? Is the site chosen for this work free from  This road is currently under the encumbrances and in possession of the custody of Embilipitiya Ministry/ or relevant government agency? Pradeshiya Sabha. (Local Authority). 772 Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW Is the ownership status and current usage of  Land within the RoW is owned land known? by Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha. This land is used for the road Will there be loss of crops, trees and other  fixed assets through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or  encroachers) present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or temporary  loss of incomes and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those  None of the people will be affected by the project? If Yes, affected as the development approximately how many? work will be carried out within the existing RoW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or  vulnerable to poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities, services  or natural resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose  During the construction phase, potential safety risks to local communities, there can be safety issues to commuters or pedestrians in the project local communities, commuters area? or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be  affected through land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools,  There is a Buddha statue (see clinics, hospitals, places of worship? Table 1). Are there any GBV prevention and response  Project area comes under the actors (NGOs, government notified shelter Embilipitiya Police station homes, police stations, etc.) in project area of which is9km away from the influence? project area. Is the project site in a populated area and/or  with high vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location?  773 Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the  Approximately 12 laborers will sub-project, with what skill set, and for what be recruited for the project. period? Both skilled and unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. Will the project hire workers from the local  Priority will be given to secure workforce? labor from the local community. Will there be workers brought in from There is possibility of bringing outside the project area?  outside labor if local labor is not sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation or  Accommodation facilities to be service amenities to support the workforce provided if labor is brought during construction? from outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar  socio-economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local  community, are there any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? 774 Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project Total number of labor required for area the project is approximately 12. Priority will be given to hire the local labors. 775 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts. Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: 13 Bund Road from 99 Junction (SR22) Location: District: Rathnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya Road Length: 1.4 km SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site  - Protected Area  - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity  B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas;  disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g.  sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  Road crosses an irrigation waterways crossed by roads, resulting in canal located at 0.6km. increased sediment in streams affected by However the canal will not increased soil erosion at construction site? be permanently altered for road rehabilitation. Continuous water supply shall be provided to downstream and waterways shall be restored to its original condition. Soil erosion control measures such as application of silt barriers will minimize siltation of water bodies. 776 - Deterioration of surface water quality due to  Road crosses an irrigation silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- canal located at 0.6km. based camps and chemicals used in construction? This impact is temporary and will be restricted to the construction phase. Storing all construction materials and chemicals in well secured and managed sites away from water bodies, installing silt traps with proper drainage near all water bodies prior to construction activities, providing proper sanitary facilities and solid waste management practices to worker camps and creating awareness on sanitation for workers will mitigate these impacts. - Increased local air pollution due to rock  Regular sprinkling of water crushing, cutting and filling works, and to suppress dust and avoiding chemicals from asphalt processing? using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  Blasting is not necessary. civil works? Noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works will be managed within the particular standards. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of  people - Other social concerns relating to  Dust impact will be inconveniences in living conditions in the minimized by sprinkling project areas that may trigger cases of upper water adequately. Noise and respiratory problems and stress? vibration will be maintained within permissible levels and night time activities will be avoided. - Hazardous driving conditions where  Speed limits shall be applied construction interferes with pre-existing and monitored for all roads? construction vehicles. - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in  Location of labor camps only construction camps and work sites, and at approved sites and 777 possible transmission of communicable continues labor supervision diseases from workers to local populations? shall minimize these impacts. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for  mosquito vectors of disease? - Accident risks associated with increased  Implementation of a proper vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills traffic management plan of toxic materials and loss of life? during the construction period will minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lams, retaining walls will mitigate these impacts. Regular maintenance and keeping construction vehicles up to the relevant standards will mitigate accidental spills of toxic materials. - Increased noise and air pollution resulting  from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil,  grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road 778 Appendix 1 - Photographs of 13 Bunt road from near 99 Junction Figure 1: Starting point of the road Figure 2 : Along the road 779 Figure 3: Buddha Statue 780 Appendix 2 – Location map 781 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: 13 Bunt road from near 99 Junction Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Low Risk Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used It is recommended to introduce side drains where Section 3.2.20 of necessary since runoff flows over the road during rains. CESGP Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was Project Director – IRCDP, made to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 782 Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGPs) for Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGPs) for 13 Bunt road from near 99 Junction Road 1. Preamble The following CESGP should be considered as part and parcel of the Contractual Documents and shall be considered alongside the Technical Specifications, Drawings and Bill of Quantities. Thereby the prescriptions detailed in the CESGP are mandatory in nature and also contractually binding. The CESGP will also be equally applicable to sub-Contractor s including nominated sub- Contractor s if any. The Contractor shall be responsible for the compliance with the requirements of the CESGP. With the assistance of the contactors on behalf of the Employer the Project Engineer (Referred to as Engineer) shall monitor the compliance of the CESGP by the Contractor. The Contractor carrying out the works through a designated focal person as an Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO) shall assist the Engineer to conduct his duties as required in the CESGP implementation by (a) maintaining up to date records on actions taken by the Contractor with regard to the implementation of CESGP recommendations (b) through timely submission of reports, information and data to the employer through the Engineer, (c) via participating in the meetings conveyed by the Engineer or any relevant line agency and (d) any other assistance requested by the Engineer. A basic Terms of Reference for the ESSO to be appointed is included in Annex 1 of this document. 2. Suggested Criteria for Costing for Implementation of Measures in CESGP The Contractor shall include in the Bill of Quantities prepared all costs to be incurred for the implementation of measures outlined in the CESGP as specific line items. The bidders are advised to carefully consider the CESGP requirements during the construction stage when preparing the bid and pricing the items of work. The cost of CESGP requirements during the construction stage shall be included in the Contract Price. Thus, separate payments shall not be made in respect of compliance with the CESGP. In case the Contractor or his sub-Contractor /s fails to implement the CESGP recommendations. After informing in writing to the Contractor, the Engineer shall take due actions as it is deemed necessary to ensure that the CESGP is properly implemented. 3. Environmental and Social Codes of Practice to be Complied with During the Implementation of the Contract The Contractor shall, throughout the execution and completion of the works and the remedying of any defects therein: I. Have full regard for the safety of all persons employed by the Contractor and the Sub- Contractor(s) and keep the Site (so far as the same is under his control) in an orderly state appropriate to the avoidance of danger to such persons. II. Take all reasonable steps to protect the work force, communities, and environment (both on and off the Site) and to limit damage and nuisance to people and property resulting from pollution, noise and other results of his operations. III. Implement at minimum the following measures for E and S management during all phases of the Contract. IV. Be responsible for ensuring full compliance to the processes outlined below. V. Prepare detailed Environmental and Social Method Statement (ESMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and manner in which the CESGP is to be implemented. o It is required from the Contractor to prepare the ESMS for each work site, if work shall be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. 783 o The EMSS shall be updated every 3 months and submit for the Project Engineers review and confirmation that any amendments to the construction methodology used on sites have been reviewed and incorporate specific measures as per this code. 3.1. Pre-Construction Impact Mitigation Prior to and During Mobilization 3.1.1. Utility Relocation- Based on the preliminary studies, utilities observed along the road are not necessary to be removed. However it is worthwhile to include a provision to relocate the utilities in case it is found necessary in the design stage and construction stage to perfect the work. In such case; ❖ The Contractor shall confirm the identification of the common utilities to be affected such as: telephone cables, electric cables, telephone and electric poles, water pipelines, public water taps, Community Based Water Pipe Lines etc as recommended by the Engineer. ❖ Affected utilities shall be relocated as instructed by the Engineer with the prior approval of the relevant utility providers at least 3 months from the start of contract starts and the Contractor should maintain written documentation of all concurrence. Original documents of such clearance should be made available to the Engineer. ❖ The Engineer shall ensure community consensus and minimum impact to common utilities like telephones, electricity supplies and water supplies and instruct the contractor accordingly of the required steps of management. 3.1.2. Removal of Trees Prior to Construction 22 .As per the preliminary studies removal of roadside trees is not found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary during construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users in compatible with the design yet to be completed. In such case; ❖ The Employer, Engineer and the Contractor shall confirm the number of trees that shall be affected with girth size & species type and inform the community prior to removal of any large trees.23 ❖ Here it shall ensure that every effort shall be taken to protect the existing trees and to provide adequate protection to the trees to be retained with tree guards (e.g. Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars) as required. ❖ If any trees that are of importance to the community, such a Bo Trees, trees specially protected by the community or on private property, the Contractor shall work with the project Engineer to understand the due process to be followed and agreement made with the community. No such trees shall be removed without prior written consent from the Engineer and endorsed by the community. ❖ Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Engineer. ❖ All trees of commercial value shall be handed over to the Timber Corporation on removal and documented. 22 The RDA will be responsible for ensuring adequate protection to the trees to be retained with tree guards (e.g. Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars) as required. 23 The RDA and Local Authority (LA) are required ensure that it is done in a proper manner by identifying all the trees affected due to road improvements, implement changes in design and alignment and the trees to be removed ( species, girth and the height) and trees to be protected prior to issuing the Bidding Document to the Bidders. Contractor shall have no authority to remove a tree without written clearance from the Engineer to the Contract. The community shall be made aware of this prior to inviting bids. All logs of commercial value shall be sold to the timber corporation and documentation maintained. If any compensatory plantation is required, that too either may be included in the contract or hand it over to Forest Department, LA and Community. The RDA will be responsible for making the arrangement and then instruct the contractor of any responsibilities there on forth. 784 ❖ Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times the number of trees cut (1:3) should be carried out in the project area. (Please Refer Tree Protection/ Tree Re- Planting Procedures outlined in 3.2.23. 3.1.3. Construction of labor camps where applicable ❖ The Contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the Engineer and from the local authority for the location, layout and facilities provided for labor camp prior to erection. ❖ The Contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Separate accommodation should be provided with all required facilities for female laborers ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with approval from the Local Public Health Inspector (PHI) and such approvals should be made available for inspection by the Engineer’ ❖ Adequate health care shall be provided for the work force including basic screening in line with national public health requirements and observation based assessment of the quality of living conditions and these documents shall be made available for the inspection by the Engineer. ❖ Upon completion of Works the labor camp site shall be cleared and site should be reinstated to previous condition. ❖ If facilities are rented from local communities of facilities provided by the contractor as labor accommodation, the Contractor shall ensure that no nuances or disturbances are caused to the local communities due to labor misconduct. ❖ Local labor should be secured as much as possible so that providing accommodation facilities for laborers will be reduced 3.1.4. Planning of temporary Traffic arrangements ❖ Traffic control plan shall be provided by the Contractor to the Engineer for approval. Engineer shall submit the approved plan to the Employer one week prior to the closure of the road, if required. ❖ The traffic control plans shall contain details of temporary diversion, details of arrangements for construction under traffic, details of traffic arrangement after cessation of work each day, signage, safety measures for transport of hazardous materials and arrangement of flagmen. 3.1.5. Material Sourcing ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that sand, aggregates and other quarry materials are sourced only from licensed sources and the Contractor shall provide details of the quarries including the location, owner, the quantity, copy of the license before the first progress meeting. Updates shall be provided at all the subsequent progress meetings. ❖ The Contractor shall source all borrow materials only from licensed sources. ❖ Where the Contractor shall use self-owned borrow/quarry sites the Contractor shall be a licensed holder and the original documents shall be made available for the inspection of the Engineer. The Contractor shall further follow the guidance provided in section 3.2.25. ❖ Sourcing of any material from any protected areas and/or designated natural areas are strictly prohibited. 3.1.6. The Use of Alternate Construction Material ❖ The Contractor in discussion with the PE if willing shall identify and propose in the bid sources and suitability of alternate materials should be identified. In case of availability of alternate materials, the Engineer via the agreed design shall specify the following: (i) Characteristics and availability of the material (ii) Possibility of use in the project (iii) Methods of testing, specifications, recommended usage and (iv) Mechanism for procuring and transporting to the 785 site. The feasibility of its use shall be based on the lead from the project corridor, suitability of the material and the extent of use as endorsed by the Engineer and RDA ❖ A separate BoQ should be included for alternate materials in case they are available in the proximity of the project area and the Engineer and RDA to include their use for a particular subproject. ❖ Testing shall be done as per IS specifications, in order to evaluate suitability of the alternate materials. In case test results do not match the specifications; option of blending the material with standard materials to meet the required specifications should be explored. The PIU must ensure that the use of alternate material is as per specifications. The Contractor shall approach the supplier identified based on lead and material suitability and shall sign an agreement specifying the quantity of the material to be procured. 3.1.7. Management of the spread of Covid-19 or handling sudden Pandemic outbreaks ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractor’s site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 3.1.8. Information Disclosure among Stakeholders ❖ The Contractor shall take measures to make the residents and the other stakeholders who are affected physically or by noise aware of the possible impact caused by the Works carried out by providing them with information on the construction activities; muster their views for possible impact mitigation as this shall also ensure a good rapport and less complaints. This should be carried-out immediately after the mobilization at Site and in reasonable intervals if needed. ❖ A copy of the CESGP should be made available at both Contractor’s and the Engineer’s site office for reference. ❖ The Contractor with the guidance from the Engineer shall make all labor including that of sub- Contractors where applicable aware of all the agreed provisions outlined in this CESGP. 3.1.9. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the design requirements including realignment of bends or construction of cross drainages, lead aways in the locations where required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All efforts must be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 786 3.1.10. Land Acquisition (If required) Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 3.1.11. Identifying locations to provide temporary access ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is blocked for construction. ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. 3.2. Site Management and Mitigation of Impacts during Construction Phase 3.2.1. Transportation and Storage of construction materials ❖ Sites for storage of construction materials should be identified, without affecting the traffic and other common utilities that shall lead to access issues as the compound is operational. ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks in accordance with the applicable laws and the regulations of the country. Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. 3.2.2. Management of Dust and Fugitive Emissions ❖ All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks (with measures to avoid water collection in them), with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. This shall minimize the levels of airborne dust. 787 ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust barriers should be used during all construction activities, especially in areas along roads with heavy traffic, commercial and residential areas. ❖ The minimum height of barriers should be 6ft. Material such as Amano roofing sheets, fine mesh geo textiles are recommended materials to be used for setting up dust barriers ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Tire washing facility/ies should be established for all vehicles leaving from material storage sites, yards, plants etc… to minimise mud transferred to the public roads 3.2.3. Management of Noise related Nuisances ❖ Use of access roads should be minimized during 7:00AM to 8:30AM; 1:00PM to 2:00PM and 4:30PM to 6:00PM if there are schools and government/private office premises are located. This shall not only reduce noise levels but also help mitigate congestion issues in the area due to the construction activities. ❖ All Equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that shall be used in construction on site and for transport. ❖ Noise generating work shall not be carried out during public holidays without prior clearance from the Engineer. If at all, special attention should be made if a religious places, schools during operating hours, public courts or any other affected nearby community. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of night time resident laborers should be minimized. ❖ Temporary sound barriers also should be erected around buildings or premises as appropriate to shield residents if there are complaints from them. 3.2.4. Vehicular noise pollution at residential / sensitive receptors ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Immobile construction equipment shall be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include hospitals, schools, places of worship and households. 788 ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be employed. 3.2.5. Noise from vehicles, machinery and equipment ❖ The Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery &equipment to the Engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 3.2.6. Management of Impacts due to Vibration ❖ The Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction works do not result in damage to adjacent properties (houses, public properties and places of worship) due to vibration or any other means. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The Contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions Contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damage occurred to third party property/ies as a result of his activity as agreed with the affected party and the Engineer. 3.2.7. Removal and Disposal of construction debris and excavated materials ❖ During site clearance activities, demolition and debris removal must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Possibly debris removal can be carried out during non-peak hours to avoid traffic at the site. ❖ The Contractor shall identify the sites for debris disposal and should be finalized prior to start of the earthworks; Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the designated forest land. o Avoid disposal on productive land. o Minimize the construction debris by balancing the cut and fill requirements to the extent possible. ❖ The Contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites agreed with the Engineer. 3.2.8. Protection of topsoil ❖ The Contractor should attempt to reuse the cut material from earthworks for project activities where possible 789 3.2.9. Control of Sedimentation and Soil Erosion ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing drainage paths are not blocked. E.g. – Irrigation canal at 0.6km ❖ Silt traps shall be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. ❖ These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. ❖ During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the Contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. ❖ Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. ❖ All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment shall be made for their implementation. ❖ Further Guidance on cost effective measures to follow are presented in Annex III. 3.2.10. Pollution from Fuel and Lubricants ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking location, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers and irrigation canal/ponds. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) as approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products shall be disposed-off in accordance with standards set under the National Environmental Act (NEA), the Central Environmental Authority of Sri Lanka/Ministry of Environment(CEA/MoE), ❖ Engineer shall certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of (CEA/MoE) or any other relevant laws. 3.2.11. Public and Worker Safety ❖ The Site should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the compound on a daily basis. (Items such as 790 parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility) ❖ The Site should be clearly demarcated by the above means and restriction of access to public to the site will help the safety of public. ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The Contractor should obtain a Third party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All vehicles used in the construction process should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the CESGP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded. ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. ❖ Notices to the public and workers should be displayed in all three languages ❖ Contractor should organize awareness programs for local public on Road Safety and two of such programs should be conducted during the construction phase. ❖ All laborers should be made aware about the Labor GRM and they should have a convenient access to GRCs. 3.2.12. Safety Gear for Labors ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The Contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the Contractor shall maintained in stock at the site office, gloves, ear muffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. 791 3.2.13. Prevention of accidents ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. 3.2.14. Presence of Outside Labor in a Residential Area ❖ Strict labor supervision should be undertaken. There should be labor awareness programs to educate the laborers about their general behavior while at work as well as their own safety. 3.2.15. Operation of labor camps ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The Contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 3.2.16. Management of the spread of Covid-19 or handling sudden Pandemic outbreaks ❖ The Contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning shall be made for spacing. ❖ The Contractor shall at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the Contractor shall immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 792 3.2.17. Prevention of Vector Borne Diseases ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities ❖ The Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 3.2.18. Handling Gender issues including Gender base violence. ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project staff including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labor camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfortability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 3.2.19. Issues due to labor influx ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly alter existing levels of communicable diseases including respiratory problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) o Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct o Informing workers about national laws o Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract o Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) o Cooperation with law enforcement agencies o Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. o A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. o The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 793 3.2.20. Surface Drainage and Possible Water Stagnation ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which shall discharge water to the improved roadside storm water drain. ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sand bag barriers etc. ❖ Temporary flooding due to excavation. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to excavation during the laying of pipes, cutting activities. 3.2.21. Protection of Physical Cultural Resources (PCRs) close to the Site. • If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project trace the Contractor shall ensure that protective fencing as agreed with the community and or head of the physical cultural resource (ie temple, mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. • If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the Contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and shall take all requisite measures to ensure so. • The Contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. • Labors shall be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism shall be tolerated and shall be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. • Unless agreed with the community the Contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 3.2.22. Tree Protection during Construction Phase • Giving due protection to the trees that fall in the shoulders /corridor of impact shall be the prime focus during Construction/post construction • Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars, use of plate compactors near trees may also be considered where necessary 3.2.23. Tree Re-Planting ❖ Re-plantation of at least three times (1:3) the number of trees cut should be carried out along the project road. ❖ Since the major portion of the project road may pass through open lands, planting of trees along the entire stretch of the road is recommended as an enhancement measure. ❖ Where the design recommends tree planting should be undertaken in other areas as compensation the Contractor shall propose a suitable location in discussion with the local communities and PE and undertake the replanting activities here. ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and monitoring done at least for a period of 3 years. ❖ Survival status shall be reported on monthly basis to Project Engineer in charge. 3.2.24. Clearing/Closure of Construction Site/Labor Camps ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the engineer. The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the engineer. 794 3.2.25. Management of Contractor Operated Quarry and borrow Sites 3.2.25.1. Burrowing of Earth and Management of Self Operated borrow Sites ❖ In the event the Contractor shall use a self-operated borrow site ❖ The Contractor shall comply with the environmental requirements/guidelines issued by the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB), CEA and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. ❖ The Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the engineer ❖ No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (FFPO) and Forest Ordinance (FO) of Sri Lanka ❖ Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the engineer. ❖ All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the Contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA and the respective local authority. ❖ Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. ❖ Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits and closure of the sites as per the Guidance provided in Annex 2of the CESGP. 3.2.25.2. Quarry Operations and Management of Self Operated Quarry Sites- Applicable if the contractor will use own quarry. ❖ In the event the Contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry sites available in the project area ❖ They should be approved by GSMB with valid EPL and Industrial Mining Licenses; ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractor s operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 3.2.26. Procedures for Dealing with Chance Finds 3.2.26.1. Flora and Chance found Fauna ❖ The Contractor shall take reasonable precaution to prevent workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any flora (plant/vegetation) and fauna (animal) including fishing in any water body and hunting of any animal. ❖ If any wild animal is found near the construction site at any point of time, the Contractor shall immediately upon discovery thereof acquaint the Engineer and carry out the Engineer's instructions for dealing with the same. 795 ❖ The Engineer shall report to the nearby Forest Department /Department of Wild Life Conservation (range office or divisional office) and shall take appropriate steps/ measures, if required in consultation with the forest officials. 3.2.26.2. Chance Found Archaeological Property ❖ All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other remains or things of geological or archaeological interest discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. ❖ The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He shall, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. ❖ The Engineer shall seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 3.2.27. Handling Social and Environmental Issues during Construction ❖ The Contractor shall appoint a person responsible for community liaison (ESSO) and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ social related matters. All public complaints shall be entered into the Complaints Register. ❖ The Engineer shall promptly investigate and review environmental complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of complaints shall be maintained. Any complaint received shall be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs upon receipt of the complaint citing the action taken/to be taken by the ESSO on complaints thereof. ❖ A final report shall be forwarded to the Engineer within 3 Days 3.2.28. Prevention of Sexual exploitation, child trafficking and child labour ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment of contract workers (including subcontractors) with age verification to avoid child labor. ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education 3.3. Completion of Works and Demobilization Stage 3.3.1. Clearing/Closure of Construction Site/Labor Camps ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the engineer. ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the engineer. ❖ All solid waste shall be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured shall be left behind on site once the Contractor demobilizes. 796 3.3.2. Environmental Enhancement/ Landscaping of Shoulders ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Documents. ❖ The contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the dam site and from other workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this CESGP. 3.3.3. Road furnishing on safety. ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that all safety signage and indicative markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design prior to demobilization. 797 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Date Person consulted Gender Responses raised 11.03.2021 Farmer Male • This road development is very good. • A number of vehicles traverse on this road dialy. • There is no public transport service on this road. • There are banana, pepper, manioc and vegetable cultivations in the project area. Farmers in the area use this road to transport their agricultural produce to the market. • There are farmer organizations operating in the area. 11.03.2021 Resident Female • The existing road surface is damaged. • Roadside drains need to be provided where necessary and should be properly maintained. • Some people have title deeds and some people have permits for their lands. • Outside people come to the project area to buy agricultural produce such as banana, pepper and manioc. 798 2.22. CESGP of SR 23 - Udawalawa to Kolambage Ara via Adaluwa road 799 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGP) of SR23 – Udawalawa to Kolambage Ara via Adaluwa road Road (1.8km) Draft Final Report June 2021 800 Background Udawalawa to KolambageAra Via Adaluwa Road Road length: 1.8km Coordinates: Starting Point 6°24'43.25"N, 80°47'40.78"E End Point 6°24'11.31"N, 80°46'59.64"E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya EE Division: Embilipitiya GN Divisions: Adoluwaand Thibolketiya 1. Introduction The Udawalawa to KolabageAra viaAdaluwa Road (1.8km)starts at Pelmadulla – Embilipitiya – Nonagama (A018) Road. This road is under the custody of Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha(Local authority). The existing average RoW of the roadis around 6.1m and the average carriageway is 3.0m. The surface of the road is concrete, damaged macadam and gravel. The road runs through a flat terrain (Min.77m, Max. 88m). The road section does not fall within or adjacent to any protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 1.8 km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. The proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3.0m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and drains 450mmas required.Construction period for this road is estimated as 2 months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e.RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, the Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the Udawalawa to KolambageAra Via Adaluwa Road is around 6.1m and the average carriageway is 3.0m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, a 801 representative from Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived benefits It is important to develop this road as the surface is damaged and the road provides a link to Pelmadulla – Embilipitiya – Nonagama (A018) Road. Banana, pepper and manioc are the main agricultural crops grown in the project area. In addition, fruit crops such as mango and vegetables like brinjol, bitter gourd, radish and cereals such as, mung bean (green gram) and cowpea are also grown well. Farmers in the area use this road to transport their agricultural produce to the market. School children and public and private sector workers also use this road to go to schools and their work places. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and to collect all available information and takephotographs of the road(see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic mapsand secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location).The staff of the Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisancevisit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted). The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Udawalawa to Kolabage Ara Via Adaluwa Road will have low-negligible environmental and social impacts such as siltation of streams, temporary loss of access, dust, noise and vibration that can be managed via mitigatory codes of practice that will be defined as part of the contractual agreement/memorandums of understanding with project implementing contractors and therefore this sub-project can be classified as Low Risk. Therefore a Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practices (CESGP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the impacts likely to occur. 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements: Around 60 households and 6 small shops are in the project area. The estimated population is 250. They are Sinhala Buddhists by ethnicity and religion respectively. ▪ Land ownership: There are no squatters along the road. All lands are private and government lands. 802 ▪ Livelihoods: Agriculture is the main source of livelihood of people in the project area. Banana, pepper and manioc are the main agricultural crops. In addition, fruit crops such as mango, vegetables like brinjal, bitter gourd, radish, cereals like, mung bean and cowpea are also grown well. Some people are engaged in public and private sector jobs as well. ▪ Local organisations: There are organisations linked to agriculture such as “GoviSamithi” (Farmer Organizations). ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There are two Buddha statues and a pre– school beside the road. Details are provided in Table 1. During construction period, access to these places will be disturbed. In order to mitigate this impact, temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after construction activities. Table 1:Community infrastructure and resources Community GPS Location Road Side Distance from infrastructure & RoW resources Buddha Statue 6°24.535’N 80°47.648’E LHS 2m Pre - School 6°24.344’N 80°47.362’E LHS 8m Bo tree and 6°24.11.54’N 80°46.59.85’E RHS 3m Buddha Statue ▪ On-going development projects: None ▪ Visitors to the area: People from outside come to the project area to buy agricultural produce. 7.2Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical  Culverts will be reconstructed, construction work? and drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or  The road surface will be rehabilitation of existing facilities? upgraded with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to  Proposed rehabilitation works loss of housing, other assets, resource use or will be within the existing incomes? RoW. Is the site chosen for this work free from  This road is currently under encumbrances and in possession of the the custody of Embilipitiya Ministry/ or relevant government agency? 803 PradeshiyaSabha. (Local Authority). Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the ownership status and current usage of  Land within the RoW is owned land known? to Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha. This land is used for the road Will there be loss of crops, trees and other  fixed assets through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or  encroachers) present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or temporary  loss of incomes and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those  None of the people will be affected by the project? If Yes, affected as the development approximately how many? work will be carried out within the existing RoW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or  vulnerable to poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities, services  or natural resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose  During the construction phase, potential safety risks to local communities, there can be safety issues to commuters or pedestrians in the project area? local communities, commuters or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be  affected through land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools,  There are two Buddha statues clinics, hospitals, places of worship? and one pre–school (see Table 1). Are there any GBV prevention and response  Project area comes under the actors (NGOs, government notified shelter Embilipitiya Police station homes, police stations, etc.) in project area of which is 1.7km away from the influence? project area. Is the project site in a populated area and/or  with high vehicular traffic volume? 804 Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of  video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location? Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the  Approximately 12 laborers sub-project, with what skill set, and for what will be recruited for the period? project. Both skilled and unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. Will the project hire workers from the local  Priority will be given to secure workforce? labor from the local community. Will there be workers brought in from There is possibility of bringing  outside labor if local labor is outside the project area? not sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation or  Accommodation facilities to service amenities to support the workforce be provided if labor is brought during construction? from outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar  socio-economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local  community, are there any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project Total number of labor required for area the project is approximately 12. Priority will be given to hire the local labors. 805 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: Udawalawa to Kolabege Ara via Adaluwa Road (No.23) Road Length: 1.8km Location: District: Rathnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya GN Divisions: Adaluwa SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site  - Protected Area  - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity  B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas;  disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g.  sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  waterways crossed by roads, resulting in increased sediment in streams affected by increased soil erosion at construction site? - Deterioration of surface water quality due to  Storing construction silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- materials containing small/ based camps and chemicals used in fine particles in places which construction? are not subjected to wash away by runoff and keeping temporary soil dumps avoiding water bodies (at streams 0.5 and 1.55km) will minimize this impact.Storing and protecting construction materials such as cement, 806 bitumen and other chemicals including any harmful substances in protected compartments/ enclosures and handling carefully to avoid spills, disposing waste containers and material only in approved locations will mitigate this impact. Providing adequate and appropriate facilities for Labour camps (if any) for disposal of sewerage, solid waste and wastewater and keeping labour camps away from water bodies will mitigate this impact. - Increased local air pollution due to rock  Regular sprinkling of water to crushing, cutting and filling works, and suppress dust and avoiding chemicals from asphalt processing? using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  Noise and vibration levels civil works? generated due to civil works will be managed within permissible levels as specified in the national standards. Blasting is not necessary along the road. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of  people - Other social concerns relating to  Special attention will be inconveniences in living conditions in the required to settlements project areas that may trigger cases of upper located close to the road respiratory problems and stress? (Along the entire road) and regular sprinkling of water to suppress dust and avoiding construction activities during night time will be practiced in order to mitigate these impacts. - Hazardous driving conditions where  construction interferes with pre-existing roads? - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in  Location of labor camps only construction camps and work sites, and at approved sites and 807 possible transmission of communicable continues labor supervision diseases from workers to local populations? shall minimize these impacts. Utilizing local labour as much as possible will reduce the need of labour camps. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for  Avoiding water collection mosquito vectors of disease? areas within the constriction sites, keeping hygienic conditions in labour camps will minimize creation of mosquito breeding sites. - Accident risks associated with increased  Implementation of a proper vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills traffic management plan of toxic materials and loss of life? during the construction period will minimize the road accidents during construction period.Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lamps will mitigate these impacts.Regular maintenance and keeping construction vehicles up to the relevant standards will mitigate accidental spills of toxic materials. - Increased noise and air pollution resulting  from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil,  grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road 808 Annex 1- Photographs of Udawalawa to Kolambage Ara via Adaluwa Road Figure 6 : Starting point of the Road Figure 2: Along the Road 809 Figure 3: Buddha Shrine located at 0.373km at LHS of the road Figure 4: Pre School located at 1.080 km on LHS of the road 810 Figure 5 : Buddha Shrine and Bo Tree located at 1.870 km on RHS of the road Figure 6: End point of the road 811 Appendix 2 - Location Map 812 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Udawalawa to Kolabage Ara via Adaluwa Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Low Risk Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used As per the public street lamps are neccery for this road to ensure the road safety. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was Project Director – IRCDP, made to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 813 Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGPs) for Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGPs) for Udawalawa to Kolabage Ara via Adaluwa Road Road 1. Preamble The following CESGP should be considered as part and parcel of the Contractual Documents and shall be considered alongside the Technical Specifications, Drawings and Bill of Quantities. Thereby the prescriptions detailed in the CESGP are mandatory in nature and also contractually binding. The CESGP will also be equally applicable to sub-Contractor s including nominated sub- Contractor s if any. The Contractor shall be responsible for the compliance with the requirements of the CESGP. With the assistance of the contactors on behalf of the Employer the Project Engineer (Referred to as Engineer) shall monitor the compliance of the CESGP by the Contractor. The Contractor carrying out the works through a designated focal person as an Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO) shall assist the Engineer to conduct his duties as required in the CESGP implementation by (a) maintaining up to date records on actions taken by the Contractor with regard to the implementation of CESGP recommendations (b) through timely submission of reports, information and data to the employer through the Engineer, (c) via participating in the meetings conveyed by the Engineer or any relevant line agency and (d) any other assistance requested by the Engineer. A basic Terms of Reference for the ESO to be appointed is included in Annex I of this document. 2. Suggested Criteria for Costing for Implementation of Measures in CESGP The Contractor shall include in the Bill of Quantities prepared all costs to be incurred for the implementation of measures outlined in the CESGP as specific line items. The bidders are advised to carefully consider the CESGP requirements during the construction stage when preparing the bid and pricing the items of work. The cost of CESGP requirements during the construction stage shall be included in the Contract Price. Thus, separate payments shall not be made in respect of compliance with the CESGP. In case the Contractor or his sub-Contractor /s fails to implement the CESGP recommendations. After informing in writing to the Contractor, the Engineer shall take due actions as it is deemed necessary to ensure that the CESGP is properly implemented. 3. Environmental and Social Codes of Practice to be Complied with During the Implementation of the Contract The Contractor shall, throughout the execution and completion of the works and the remedying of any defects therein: I. Have full regard for the safety of all persons employed by the Contractor and the Sub- Contractor(s) and keep the Site (so far as the same is under his control) in an orderly state appropriate to the avoidance of danger to such persons. II. Take all reasonable steps to protect the work force, communities, and environment (both on and off the Site) and to limit damage and nuisance to people and property resulting from pollution, noise and other results of his operations. III. Implement at minimum the following measures for E and S management during all phases of the Contract. IV. Be responsible for ensuring full compliance to the processes outlined below. V. Prepare detailed Environmental and Social Method Statement (ESMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and manner in which the ESMP is to be implemented. 814 o It is required from the Contractor to prepare the ESMS for each work site, if work shall be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. o The EMSS shall be updated every 3 months and submit for the Project Engineers review and confirmation that any amendments to the construction methodology used on sites have been reviewed and incorporate specific measures as per this code. 3.1. Pre-Construction Impact Mitigation Prior to and During Mobilization 3.1.1. Utility Relocation- Based on the preliminary studies, utilities observed along the road are not necessary to be removed. However it is worthwhile to include a provision to relocate the utilities in case it is found necessary in the design stage and construction stage to perfect the work. In such case; ❖ The Contractor shall confirm the identification of the common utilities to be affected such as: telephone cables, electric cables, telephone and electric poles, water pipelines, public water taps, Community Based Water Pipe Lines etc as recommended by the Engineer. ❖ Affected utilities shall be relocated as instructed by the Engineer with the prior approval of the relevant utility providers at least 3 months from the start of contract starts and the Contractor should maintain written documentation of all concurrence. Original documents of such clearance should be made available to the Engineer. ❖ The Engineer shall ensure community consensus and minimum impact to common utilities like telephones, electricity supplies and water supplies and instruct the contractor accordingly of the required steps of management. 3.1.2. Removal of Trees Prior to Construction24.As per the preliminary studies removal of roadside trees is not found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary during construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users in compatible with the design yet to be completed. In such case; ❖ The Employer, Engineer and the Contractor shall confirm the number of trees that shall be affected with girth size & species type and inform the community prior to removal of any large trees.25 ❖ Here it shall ensure that every effort shall be taken to protect the existing trees and to provide adequate protection to the trees to be retained with tree guards (e.g. Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars) as required. ❖ If any trees that are of importance to the community, such a Bo Trees, trees specially protected by the community or on private property, the Contractor shall work with the project Engineer to understand the due process to be followed and agreement made with the community. No such trees shall be removed without prior written consent from the Engineer and endorsed by the community. ❖ Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Engineer. 24 The RDA will be responsible for ensuring adequate protection to the trees to be retained with tree guards (e.g. Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars) as required. 25 The RDA and Local Authority (LA) are required ensure that it is done in a proper manner by identifying all the trees affected due to road improvements, implement changes in design and alignment and the trees to be removed ( species, girth and the height) and trees to be protected prior to issuing the Bidding Document to the Bidders. Contractor shall have no authority to remove a tree without written clearance from the Engineer to the Contract. The community shall be made aware of this prior to inviting bids. All logs of commercial value shall be sold to the timber corporation and documentation maintained. If any compensatory plantation is required, that too either may be included in the contract or hand it over to Forest Department, LA and Community. The RDA will be responsible for making the arrangement and then instruct the contractor of any responsibilities there on forth. 815 ❖ All trees of commercial value shall be handed over to the Timber Corporation on removal and documented. ❖ Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times the number of trees cut (1:3) should be carried out in the project area. (Please Refer Tree Protection/ Tree Re- Planting Procedures outlined in 3.2.23. 3.1.3. Construction of labor camps where applicable ❖ The Contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the Engineer for the location, layout and facilities provided for labor camp prior to erection. ❖ The Contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Separate accommodations should be provided with all required facilities for female laborers ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with approval from the Local Public Health Inspector (PHI) and such approvals should be made available for inspection by the Engineer’ ❖ Adequate health care shall be provided for the work force including basic screening in line with national public health requirements and observation based assessment of the quality of living conditions and these documents shall be made available for the inspection by the Engineer. ❖ Upon completion of Works the labor camp site shall be cleared and site should be reinstated to previous condition. ❖ If facilities are rented from local communities of facilities provided by the contractor as labor accommodation, the Contractor shall ensure that no nuances or disturbances are caused to the local communities due to labor misconduct. ❖ Local labor should be secured as much as possible so that providing accommodation facilities for laborers will be reduced 3.1.4. Planning of temporary Traffic arrangements ❖ Traffic control plan shall be provided by the Contractor to the Engineer for approval. Engineer shall submit the approved plan to the Employer one week prior to the closure of the road, if required. ❖ The traffic control plans shall contain details of temporary diversion, details of arrangements for construction under traffic, details of traffic arrangement after cessation of work each day, signage, safety measures for transport of hazardous materials and arrangement of flagmen. 3.1.5. Material Sourcing ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that sand, aggregates and other quarry materials are sourced only from licensed sources and the Contractor shall provide details of the quarries including the location, owner, the quantity, copy of the license before the first progress meeting. Updates shall be provided at all the subsequent progress meetings. ❖ The Contractor shall source all borrow materials only from licensed sources. ❖ Where the Contractor shall use self-owned borrow/quarry sites the Contractor shall be a licensed holder and the original documents shall be made available for the inspection of the Engineer. The Contractor shall further follow the guidance provided in section 3.2.25. ❖ Sourcing of any material from any protected areas and/or designated natural areas are strictly prohibited. 3.1.6. The Use of Alternate Construction Material ❖ The Contractor in discussion with the PE if willing shall identify and propose in the bid sources and suitability of alternate materials should be identified. In case of availability of alternate materials, the Engineer via the agreed design shall specify the following: (i) Characteristics and availability of the material (ii) Possibility of use in the project (iii) Methods of testing, specifications, recommended usage and (iv) Mechanism for procuring and transporting to the site. The feasibility of its use shall be based on the lead from the project corridor, suitability of the material and the extent of use as endorsed by the Engineer and RDA 816 ❖ A separate BoQ should be included for alternate materials in case they are available in the proximity of the project area and the Engineer and RDA to include their use for a particular subproject. ❖ Testing shall be done as per IS specifications, in order to evaluate suitability of the alternate materials. In case test results do not match the specifications; option of blending the material with standard materials to meet the required specifications should be explored. The PIU must ensure that the use of alternate material is as per specifications. The Contractor shall approach the supplier identified based on lead and material suitability and shall sign an agreement specifying the quantity of the material to be procured. 3.1.7. Management of the spread of Covid-19 or handling sudden Pandemic outbreaks ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractor’s site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 3.1.8. Information Disclosure among Stakeholders ❖ The Contractor shall take measures to make the residents and the other stakeholders who are affected physically or by noise aware of the possible impact caused by the Works carried out by providing them with information on the construction activities; muster their views for possible impact mitigation as this shall also ensure a good rapport and less complaints. This should be carried-out immediately after the mobilization at Site and in reasonable intervals if needed. ❖ A copy of the CESGP should be made available at both Contractor’s and the Engineer’s site office for reference. ❖ The Contractor with the guidance from the Engineer shall make all labor including that of sub- Contractors where applicable aware of all the agreed provisions outlined in this CESGP. 3.1.9. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the design requirements including realignment of bends or construction of cross drainages, lead aways in the locations where required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All efforts must be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 817 3.1.10. Land Acquisition (If required) Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 3.1.11. Identifying locations to provide temporary access ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is blocked for construction. ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. 3.2. Site Management and Mitigation of Impacts during Construction Phase 3.2.1. Transportation and Storage of construction materials ❖ Sites for storage of construction materials should be identified, without affecting the traffic and other common utilities that shall lead to access issues as the compound is operational. ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks in accordance with the applicable laws and the regulations of the country. Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. 3.2.2. Management of Dust and Fugitive Emissions ❖ All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks (with measures to avoid water collection in them), with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. This shall minimize the levels of airborne dust. 818 ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust barriers should be used during all construction activities, especially in areas along roads with heavy traffic, commercial and residential areas. ❖ The minimum height of barriers should be 6ft. Material such as Amano roofing sheets, fine mesh geo textiles are recommended materials to be used for setting up dust barriers ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Tire washing facility/ies should be established for all vehicles leaving from material storage sites, yards, plants etc… to minimise mud transferred to the public roads. 3.2.3. Management of Noise related Nuisances ❖ Use of access roads should be minimized during 7:00AM to 8:30AM; 1:00PM to 2:00PM and 4:30PM to 6:00PM if there are schools and government/private office premises are located. This shall not only to reduce noise levels but also help mitigate congestion issues in the area due to the construction activities. ❖ All Equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that shall be used in construction on site and for transport. ❖ Noise generating work shall not be carried out during public holidays without prior clearance from the Engineer. If at all, special attention should be made if a religious places, schools during operating hours, public courts or any other affected nearby community. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of night time resident laborers should be minimized. ❖ Temporary sound barriers also should be erected around buildings or premises as appropriate to shield residents if there are complaints from them. 3.2.4. Vehicular noise pollution at residential / sensitive receptors ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Immobile construction equipment shall be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include hospitals, schools, places of worship and households. 819 ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be employed. 3.2.5. Noise from vehicles, machinery and equipment ❖ The Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery &equipment to the Engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 3.2.6. Management of Impacts due to Vibration ❖ The Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction works do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to vibration or any other means. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The Contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions Contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damage occurred to third party property/ies as a result of his activity as agreed with the affected party and the Engineer. 3.2.7. Removal and Disposal of construction debris and excavated materials ❖ During site clearance activities, demolition and debris removal must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Possibly debris removal can be carried out during non-peak hours to avoid traffic at the site. ❖ The Contractor shall identify the sites for debris disposal and should be finalized prior to start of the earthworks; Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the Local Authority (LA) have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the designated forest land. o Avoid disposal on productive land. o Minimize the construction debris by balancing the cut and fill requirements to the possible extent. ❖ The Contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites agreed with the Engineer. 3.2.8. Protection of topsoil ❖ The Contractor should attempt to reuse the cut material from earthworks for project activities where possible 3.2.9. Control of Sedimentation and Soil Erosion ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing drainage paths are not blocked. 820 ❖ Silt traps shall be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. ❖ These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. ❖ During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the Contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. ❖ Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. ❖ All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment shall be made for their implementation. ❖ Further Guidance on cost effective measures to follow are presented in Annex III. 3.2.10. Pollution from Fuel and Lubricants ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking location, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers and irrigation canal/ponds. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) as approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products shall be disposed-off in accordance with standards set under the National Environmental Act (NEA) or by the Central Environmental Authority of Sri Lanka/Ministry of Environment (CEA/MoE), ❖ Engineer shall certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of (CEA/MoE) or any other relevant laws. 3.2.11. Public and Worker Safety ❖ The Site should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the compound on a daily basis. (Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility) ❖ The Site should be clearly demarcated by the above means and restriction of access to public to the site will help the safety of public. 821 ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The Contractor should obtain a Third party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All vehicles used in the construction process should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded. Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. Notices to the public and workers should be displayed in all three languages Contractor should organize awareness programs for local public on Road Safety and two of such programs should be conducted during the construction phase. All laborers should be made aware about the Labor GRM and they should have a convenient access to GRCs. 3.2.12. Safety Gear for Labors ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The Contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the Contractor shall maintained in stock at the site office, gloves, ear muffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. 822 3.2.13. Prevention of accidents ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. 3.2.14. Presence of Outside Labor in a Residential Area ❖ Strict labor supervision should be undertaken. There should be labor awareness programs to educate the laborers about their general behavior while at work as well as their own safety. 3.2.15. Operation of labor camps ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The Contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 3.2.16. Management of the spread of Covid-19 or handling sudden Pandemic outbreaks ❖ The Contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning shall be made for spacing. ❖ The Contractor shall at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the Contractor shall immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 823 3.2.17. Prevention of Vector Borne Diseases ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities ❖ The Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 3.2.18. Handling Gender issues including Gender base violence. ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project staff including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labor camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfortability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 3.2.19. Issues due to labor influx ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly alter existing levels of communicable diseases including respiratory problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) o Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct o Informing workers about national laws o Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract o Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) o Cooperation with law enforcement agencies o Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. o A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. o The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 824 3.2.20. Surface Drainage and Possible Water Stagnation ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which shall discharge water to the improved roadside storm water drain. ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sand bag barriers etc. ❖ Temporary flooding due to excavation. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to excavation during the laying of pipes, cutting activities. 3.2.21. Protection of Physical Cultural Resources (PCRs) close to the Site. • The Contractor shall ensure that protective fencing as agreed with the community and or head of the physical cultural resource (i.e.Buddha Statue at 6°24.535’N, 80°47.648’E and Bo tree and Buddha statue at 6°24.11.54’N, 80°46.59.85’E) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. • The Contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and shall take all requisite measures to ensure so. • The Contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. • Labors shall be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism shall be tolerated and shall be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. • Unless agreed with the community the Contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 3.2.22. Tree Protection during Construction Phase • Giving due protection to the trees that fall in the shoulders /corridor of impact shall be the prime focus during Construction/post construction • Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars, use of plate compactors near trees may also be considered where necessary 3.2.23. Tree Re-Planting ❖ Re-plantation of at least three times (1:3) the number of trees cut should be carried out along the project road. ❖ Where the design recommends tree planting should be undertaken in other areas as compensation the Contractor shall propose a suitable location in discussion with the local communities and Engineer and undertake the replanting activities here. ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and monitoring done at least for a period of 3 years. ❖ Survival status shall be reported on monthly basis to Project Engineer in charge. 3.2.24. Clearing/Closure of Construction Site/Labor Camps ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the engineer. The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the engineer. 825 3.2.25. Management of Contractor Operated Quarry and Borrow Sites 3.2.25.1. Burrowing of Earth and Management of Self Operated borrow Sites ❖ In the event the Contractor shall use a self-operated borrow site ❖ The Contractor shall comply with the environmental requirements/guidelines issued by the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB), CEA and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. ❖ The Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the engineer ❖ No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (FFPO) and Forest Ordinance (FO) of Sri Lanka ❖ Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the engineer. ❖ All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the Contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the GSMB, CEA and the respective local authority. ❖ Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. ❖ Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits and closure of the sites as per the Guidance provided in Annex II of the CESGP. 3.2.25.2. Quarry Operations and Management of Self Operated Quarry Sites- Applicable if the contractor will use own quarry. ❖ In the event the Contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry sites available in the project area ❖ They should be operated with a valid IML EPL and trade license ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractor s operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 3.2.26. Procedures for Dealing with Chance Finds 3.2.26.1. Flora and Chance found Fauna ❖ The Contractor shall take reasonable precaution to prevent workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any flora (plant/vegetation) and fauna (animal) including fishing in any water body and hunting of any animal. ❖ If any wild animal is found near the construction site at any point of time, the Contractor shall immediately upon discovery thereof acquaint the Engineer and carry out the Engineer's instructions for dealing with the same. ❖ The Engineer shall report to the nearby Forest Department /Department of Wild Life Conservation (range office or divisional office) and shall take appropriate steps/ measures, if required in consultation with the forest officials. 826 3.2.26.2. Chance Found Archaeological Property ❖ All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other remains or things of geological or archaeological interest discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. ❖ The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He shall, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. ❖ The Engineer shall seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 3.2.27. Handling Social and Environmental Issues during Construction ❖ The Contractor shall appoint a person (Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO)) responsible for community liaison and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ social related matters. All public complaints shall be entered into the Complaints Register. ❖ The Engineer shall promptly investigate and review environmental complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of complaints shall be maintained. Any complaint received shall be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs upon receipt of the complaint citing the action taken/to be taken by the Environmental Officer on complaints thereof. ❖ A final report shall be forwarded to the Engineer within 3 Days 3.2.27. Prevention of Sexual exploitation, child trafficking and child labour ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment of contract workers (including subcontractors) with age verification to avoid child labor. ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education 3.3. Completion of Works and Demobilization Stage 3.3.1. Clearing/Closure of Construction Site/Labor Camps ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the engineer. ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the engineer. ❖ All solid waste shall be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured shall be left behind on site once the Contractor demobilizes. 827 3.3.2. Environmental Enhancement/ Landscaping of Shoulders ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Documents. ❖ The contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the road corridor and from other workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this CESGP. 3.3.3. Road furnishing on safety. ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that all safety signage and indicative markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design prior to demobilization. Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Venue Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns Type of Number of raised/Suggestions Stakeholder Participants Provided (M/F) 11.03.2021 Resident Male • Almost all the people living along the project area is Sinhalese and their religion is Buddhism. • During the construction period dust emissions will be the major issue. • Outside people come to this area to buy SR 21: 100 Mile post agricultural produce such Bosirigamathalagahawela as banana, pepper and via Galwanguwa Road manioc. In addition, people come to these villages to buy bricks • Street lamps need to be installed where necessary. 11.03.2021 Resident Male • It is important to develop this road as the surface is damaged and the road provides a link to Pelmadulla – Embilipitiya – Nonagama (A018) Road • There are cultivations such as banana, pepper, manioc and vegetables in the area. 828 Venue Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns Type of Number of raised/Suggestions Stakeholder Participants Provided (M/F) • Farmers in the area use this road to transport their agricultural produce to market. • School children and public and private sector workers also use this road to go to schools and their working places. 829 2.23. CESGP of SR 24 - Kolambageara to Bibilegama Yaya Road 830 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGP) of SR24 – Kolabageara to Bibilegama Yaya Road (2.6km) Draft Final Report June 2021 831 Background KolambageAra to BibilegamaYaya Road Road length: 2.6 km Coordinates: Starting Point 6°25'3.03"N, 80°46'56.81"E End Point 6°26'4.08"N, 80°47'37.96"E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya EE Division: Embilipitiya GN Divisions: KolambageAra and Thibolketiya 1. Introduction The KolambageAra to BibilegamaYaya Road (2.6km) starts at Pelmadulla – Embilipitiya – Nonagama (A018) Road and provides a connection to C. P. De Silva Mawatha. The C.P.De Silva Mawathais under the custody of Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha (Local authority). The existing average RoW of the roadis around 6m and the average carriageway is 3m. The existing surface comprises concrete, macadam and gravel, and runs through a flat terrain (Min.92m, Max. 116m). The road section does not fall within or adjacent to any protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 2.6 km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. The proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3.0m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and drains 450mmas required.Construction period for this road is estimated as 2 months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e.RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases, the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases, there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, the Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the KolambageAra to BibilegamaYaya Road is around 6m and the average carriageway is 3m. 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, a representative from Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 832 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits It is important to develop this road as the surface is damaged, and the road provides a link to Pelmadulla – Embilipitiya – Nonagama (A018) Road. Agriculture is the main source of livelihood of the people in the project area. Banana and manioc are the main agricultural crops grown. Farmers in the area use this road to transport their agricultural produce to the market. School children and the public and private sector workers also use this road to go to schools and their work places. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and to collect all available information and takephotographs of the road(see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic mapsand secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location).The staff of the Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists. The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, this subproject i.e. Kolabage Ara to Bibilegama Yaya Road will have low-negligible environmental and social including temporary loss of access, noise, dust and vibration impacts that can be managed via mitigatory codes of practice that will be defined as part of the contractual agreement/memorandums of understanding with project implementing contractors and therefore this sub-project can be classified as Low Risk. Therefore a Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practices (CESGP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the impacts likely to occur. 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements: There are around 80households and 13 small shops in the project area. The estimated population is 350.Almost all of them are Sinhala Buddhists. Most of the households fall into middle and low income categories. ▪ Land ownership: There are no squatters along the road. There are private and government lands. 833 ▪ Livelihoods: Agriculture is the main source of livelihood of the people in the project area. Banana, and manioc are the main agricultural crops grown. In addition, there are several bricks manufacturing sites. Some people are engaged in public and private sector jobs. ▪ Local organisations: There are organisations linked with agriculture such as “GoviSamithi” ( Farmer Organizations). ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There is a Buddha statue and a pre - school. Details are provided in Table . During construction period, the access to these places will be temporarily disrupted.. In order to mitigate this impact, the temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be provided after construction activities. Table 1: Community infrastructure and resources Community GPS Location Road Side Distance from infrastructure & RoW resources Buddha statue 6°25.409’N 80°47.075’E RHS 2m Pre - School 6°25.843’N 80°47.407’E LHS 2m ▪ On-going development projects: None. ▪ Visitors to the area: People from outside people come to the project area to buy agricultural produce. 7.2Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical  Culverts will be reconstructed, and construction work? drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or  The road surface will be upgraded rehabilitation of existing facilities? with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to loss  Proposed rehabilitation works will of housing, other assets, resource use or be within the existing RoW incomes? Is the site chosen for this work free from  This road is currently under the encumbrances and in possession of the custody of Embilipitiya Ministry/ or relevant government agency? Pradeshiya Sabha. (Local Authority). Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW Is the ownership status and current usage of  Land within the RoW is owned to land known? Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha. This land is used for the road 834 Will there be loss of crops, trees and other fixed  assets through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or  encroachers) present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or temporary loss  of incomes and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of those  None of the people will be affected affected by the project? If Yes, approximately as the development work is carried how many? out within the existing RoW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or  vulnerable to poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities, services or  natural resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction pose  During the construction phase, potential safety risks to local communities, there can be safety issues to local commuters or pedestrians in the project area? communities, commuters or pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be  affected through land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools, clinics,  There is a Buddha statue and apre- hospitals, places of worship? school (see table 1). Are there any GBV prevention and response  Embilipitiya Police station is actors (NGOs, government notified shelter responsible for the project area. It homes, police stations, etc.) in project area of is located about 2.7km away from influence? the project area. Is the project site in a populated area and/or  with high vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the  project location? Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the sub-  Approximately 13 laborers will be project, with what skill set, and for what recruited for the project. Both period? skilled and unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. Will the project hire workers from the local  Priority will be given to secure workforce? labor from the local community. There is possibility of bringing Will there be workers brought in from outside outside labor if local labor is not the project area?  sufficient/available. 835 Will the project require accommodation or  Accommodation facilities to be service amenities to support the workforce provided if labor is brought from during construction? outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar  socio-economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local  community, are there any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project Total number of labor required for area the project is approximately 13. Priority will be given to hire the local labors. 836 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: Kolabageara to Bibilegama Yaya Road (No. 24) Road Length: 2.6 km Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of thefollowingenvironmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site  - Protected Area  - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity  B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas;  disfiguration of landscape by roadembankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology  (e.g.sensitive orprotected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  waterway crossed by roads, resulting in increased sedimentin streams affected by increased soil erosion atconstruction site? - Deterioration of surface water quality due to  siltrunoff and sanitary wastes from worker- basedcamps and chemicals used in construction? - Increased local air pollution due to rock  Regular sprinkling of water crushing, cutting and filling works, and to suppress dust and avoiding chemicals fromasphalt processing? using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  Blasting will not be civilworks? necessary. Noise and vibration may be generated due to most of field construction activities. However Noise and vibration levels of construction activities should be maintained below maximum 837 permissible levels of the national standards. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of  people - Other social concerns relating to  Regular sprinkling of water inconveniences inliving conditions in the to suppress dust and avoiding project areas that may trigger cases of upper using of vehicles and respiratory problems andstress? machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards and avoiding night time construction activities (Applicable along the entire trace). - Hazardous driving conditionswhere  construction interferes with pre-existing roads? - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal  Location of labor camps only inconstruction camps and work sites, and at approved sites and possibletransmission of communicable continues labor supervision diseases fromworkers to local populations? shall minimize these impacts. Utilizing local labour as much as possible will mitigate these impacts. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for  Avoiding possibilities of mosquito vectors of disease? water stagnation within the constriction sites, keeping hygienic conditions in labour camps will minimize creation of mosquito breeding sites. - Accident risks associated with increased  vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of toxic materialsand loss of life? - Increased noise and air pollution resulting  fromtraffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil,  greaseand fuel spills, and other materials from vehiclesusing the road? Attachements Appendix 1: Photos taken along the road Appendix 2: Location map 838 Appendix 1- Photographs of Kolabage Ara to Bibilegama Yaya Road Figure 1: Starting point of the road Figure 2: Buddha Shrine located at 0.750km on RHS of the road 839 Figure 3: Pre School located at 1.900kmon RHS of the road Figure 4: End point of the road 840 Appendix 2 - Location Map 841 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Kolabage Ara to Bibilegama Yaya Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Low Risk Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used As per the public road side drains are essential for this road 3.2.20 of CESGP to drain the runoff. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made Project Director – IRCDP, to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 842 Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGPs) for Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGPs) for Kolambage Ara to Bibilegama Yaya Road 1. Preamble The following CESGP should be considered as part and parcel of the Contractual Documents and shall be considered alongside the Technical Specifications, Drawings and Bill of Quantities. Thereby the prescriptions detailed in the CESGP are mandatory in nature and also contractually binding. The CESGP will also be equally applicable to sub-Contractor s including nominated sub-Contractor s if any. The Contractor shall be responsible for the compliance with the requirements of the CESGP. With the assistance of the contactors on behalf of the Employer the Project Engineer (Referred to as Engineer) shall monitor the compliance of the CESGP by the Contractor. The Contractor carrying out the works through a designated focal person as an Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO) shall assist the Engineer to conduct his duties as required in the CESGP implementation by (a) maintaining up to date records on actions taken by the Contractor with regard to the implementation of CESGP recommendations (b) through timely submission of reports, information and data to the employer through the Engineer, (c) via participating in the meetings conveyed by the Engineer or any relevant line agency and (d) any other assistance requested by the Engineer. A basic Terms of Reference for the ESO to be appointed is included in Annex I of this document. 2. Suggested Criteria for Costing for Implementation of Measures in CESGP The Contractor shall include in the Bill of Quantities prepared all costs to be incurred for the implementation of measures outlined in the CESGP as specific line items. The bidders are advised to carefully consider the CESGP requirements during the construction stage when preparing the bid and pricing the items of work. The cost of CESGP requirements during the construction stage shall be included in the Contract Price. Thus, separate payments shall not be made in respect of compliance with the CESGP. In case the Contractor or his sub-Contractor /s fails to implement the CESGP recommendations. After informing in writing to the Contractor, the Engineer shall take due actions as it is deemed necessary to ensure that the CESGP is properly implemented. 3. Environmental and Social Codes of Practice to be Complied with During the Implementation of the Contract The Contractor shall, throughout the execution and completion of the works and the remedying of any defects therein: I. Have full regard for the safety of all persons employed by the Contractor and the Sub-Contractor(s) and keep the Site (so far as the same is under his control) in an orderly state appropriate to the avoidance of danger to such persons. II. Take all reasonable steps to protect the work force, communities, and environment (both on and off the Site) and to limit damage and nuisance to people and property resulting from pollution, noise and other results of his operations. III. Implement at minimum the following measures for E and S management during all phases of the Contract. IV. Be responsible for ensuring full compliance to the processes outlined below. V. Prepare detailed Environmental and Social Method Statement (ESMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and manner in which the ESMP is to be implemented. 843 o It is required from the Contractor to prepare the ESMS for each work site, if work shall be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. o The EMSS shall be updated every 3 months and submit for the Project Engineers review and confirmation that any amendments to the construction methodology used on sites have been reviewed and incorporate specific measures as per this code. 3.1. Pre-Construction Impact Mitigation Prior to and During Mobilization 3.1.1. Utility Relocation- Based on the preliminary studies, utilities observed along the road are not necessary to be removed. However it is worthwhile to include a provision to relocate the utilities in case it is found necessary in the design stage and construction stage to perfect the work. In such case; ❖ The Contractor shall confirm the identification of the common utilities to be affected such as: telephone cables, electric cables, telephone and electric poles, water pipelines, public water taps, Community Based Water Pipe Lines etc as recommended by the Engineer. ❖ Affected utilities shall be relocated as instructed by the Engineer with the prior approval of the relevant utility providers at least 3 months from the start of contract starts and the Contractor should maintain written documentation of all concurrence. Original documents of such clearance should be made available to the Engineer. ❖ The Engineer shall ensure community consensus and minimum impact to common utilities like telephones, electricity supplies and water supplies and instruct the contractor accordingly of the required steps of management. 3.1.2. Removal of Trees Prior to Construction26.As per the preliminary studies removal of roadside trees is not found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary during construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users in compatible with the design yet to be completed. In such case; ❖ The Employer, Engineer and the Contractor shall confirm the number of trees that shall be affected with girth size & species type and inform the community prior to removal of any large trees.27 ❖ Here it shall ensure that every effort shall be taken to protect the existing trees and to provide adequate protection to the trees to be retained with tree guards (e.g. Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars) as required. ❖ If any trees that are of importance to the community, such a Bo Trees, trees specially protected by the community or on private property, the Contractor shall work with the project Engineer to understand the due process to be followed and agreement made with the community. No such trees shall be removed without prior written consent from the Engineer and endorsed by the community. ❖ Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Engineer. 26 The RDA will be responsible for ensuring adequate protection to the trees to be retained with tree guards (e.g. Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars) as required. 27 The RDA and Local Authority (LA) are required ensure that it is done in a proper manner by identifying all the trees affected due to road improvements, implement changes in design and alignment and the trees to be removed ( species, girth and the height) and trees to be protected prior to issuing the Bidding Document to the Bidders. Contractor shall have no authority to remove a tree without written clearance from the Engineer to the Contract. The community shall be made aware of this prior to inviting bids. All logs of commercial value shall be sold to the timber corporation and documentation maintained. If any compensatory plantation is required, that too either may be included in the contract or hand it over to Forest Department, LA and Community. The RDA will be responsible for making the arrangement and then instruct the contractor of any responsibilities there on forth. 844 ❖ All trees of commercial value shall be handed over to the Timber Corporation on removal and documented. ❖ Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times the number of trees cut (1:3) should be carried out in the project area. (Please Refer Tree Protection/ Tree Re-Planting Procedures outlined in 3.2.23. 3.1.3. Construction of labor camps where applicable ❖ The Contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the Engineer for the location, layout and facilities provided for labor camp prior to erection. ❖ The Contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Separate accommodations should be provided with all required facilities for female laborers ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with approval from the Local Public Health Inspector (PHI) and such approvals should be made available for inspection by the Engineer’ ❖ Adequate health care shall be provided for the work force including basic screening in line with national public health requirements and observation based assessment of the quality of living conditions and these documents shall be made available for the inspection by the Engineer. ❖ Upon completion of Works the labor camp site shall be cleared and site should be reinstated to previous condition. ❖ If facilities are rented from local communities of facilities provided by the contractor as labor accommodation, the Contractor shall ensure that no nuances or disturbances are caused to the local communities due to labor misconduct. ❖ Local labor should be secured as much as possible so that providing accommodation facilities for laborers will be reduced 3.1.4. Planning of temporary Traffic arrangements ❖ Traffic control plan shall be provided by the Contractor to the Engineer for approval. Engineer shall submit the approved plan to the Employer one week prior to the closure of the road, if required. ❖ The traffic control plans shall contain details of temporary diversion, details of arrangements for construction under traffic, details of traffic arrangement after cessation of work each day, signage, safety measures for transport of hazardous materials and arrangement of flagmen. 3.1.5. Material Sourcing ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that sand, aggregates and other quarry materials are sourced only from licensed sources and the Contractor shall provide details of the quarries including the location, owner, the quantity, copy of the license before the first progress meeting. Updates shall be provided at all the subsequent progress meetings. ❖ The Contractor shall source all borrow materials only from licensed sources. ❖ Where the Contractor shall use self-owned borrow/quarry sites the Contractor shall be a licensed holder and the original documents shall be made available for the inspection of the Engineer. The Contractor shall further follow the guidance provided in section 3.2.25. ❖ Sourcing of any material from any protected areas and/or designated natural areas are strictly prohibited. 3.1.6. The Use of Alternate Construction Material ❖ The Contractor in discussion with the PE if willing shall identify and propose in the bid sources and suitability of alternate materials should be identified. In case of availability of alternate 845 materials, the Engineer via the agreed design shall specify the following: (i) Characteristics and availability of the material (ii) Possibility of use in the project (iii) Methods of testing, specifications, recommended usage and (iv) Mechanism for procuring and transporting to the site. The feasibility of its use shall be based on the lead from the project corridor, suitability of the material and the extent of use as endorsed by the Engineer and RDA ❖ A separate BoQ should be included for alternate materials in case they are available in the proximity of the project area and the Engineer and RDA to include their use for a particular subproject. ❖ Testing shall be done as per IS specifications, in order to evaluate suitability of the alternate materials. In case test results do not match the specifications; option of blending the material with standard materials to meet the required specifications should be explored. The PIU must ensure that the use of alternate material is as per specifications. The Contractor shall approach the supplier identified based on lead and material suitability and shall sign an agreement specifying the quantity of the material to be procured. 3.1.7. Management of the spread of Covid-19 or handling sudden Pandemic outbreaks ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractor’s site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 3.1.8. Information Disclosure among Stakeholders ❖ The Contractor shall take measures to make the residents and the other stakeholders who are affected physically or by noise aware of the possible impact caused by the Works carried out by providing them with information on the construction activities; muster their views for possible impact mitigation as this shall also ensure a good rapport and less complaints. This should be carried-out immediately after the mobilization at Site and in reasonable intervals if needed. ❖ A copy of the CESGP should be made available at both Contractor’s and the Engineer’s site office for reference. ❖ The Contractor with the guidance from the Engineer shall make all labor including that of sub- Contractors where applicable aware of all the agreed provisions outlined in this CESGP. 3.1.9. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the design requirements including realignment of bends or construction of cross drainages, lead aways in the locations where required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All efforts must be made to minimize the land donation for the project 846 ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 3.1.10. Land Acquisition (If required) Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 3.1.11. Identifying locations to provide temporary access ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is blocked for construction. ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. 3.2. Site Management and Mitigation of Impacts during Construction Phase 3.2.1. Transportation and Storage of construction materials ❖ Sites for storage of construction materials should be identified, without affecting the traffic and other common utilities that shall lead to access issues as the compound is operational. ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks in accordance with the applicable laws and the regulations of the country. Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. 3.2.2. Management of Dust and Fugitive Emissions ❖ All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks (with measures to avoid water collection in them), with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. This shall minimize the levels of airborne dust. 847 ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust barriers should be used during all construction activities, especially in areas along roads with heavy traffic, commercial and residential areas. ❖ The minimum height of barriers should be 6ft. Material such as Amano roofing sheets, fine mesh geo textiles are recommended materials to be used for setting up dust barriers ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Tire washing facility/ies should be established for all vehicles leaving from material storage sites, yards, plants etc… to minimise mud transferred to the public roads. 3.2.3. Management of Noise related Nuisances ❖ Use of access roads should be minimized during 7:00AM to 8:30AM; 1:00PM to 2:00PM and 4:30PM to 6:00PM if there are schools and government/private office premises are located. This shall not only to reduce noise levels but also help mitigate congestion issues in the area due to the construction activities. ❖ All Equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette 848 Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that shall be used in construction on site and for transport. ❖ Noise generating work shall not be carried out during public holidays without prior clearance from the Engineer. If at all, special attention should be made if a religious places, schools during operating hours, public courts or any other affected nearby community. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of night time resident laborers should be minimized. ❖ Temporary sound barriers also should be erected around buildings or premises as appropriate to shield residents if there are complaints from them. 3.2.4. Vehicular noise pollution at residential / sensitive receptors (e.g pre school ) ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Immobile construction equipment shall be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include hospitals, schools, places of worship and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be employed. 3.2.5. Noise from vehicles, machinery and equipment ❖ The Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery &equipment to the Engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 3.2.6. Management of Impacts due to Vibration ❖ The Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction works do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to vibration or any other means. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The Contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions Contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damage occurred to third party property/ies as a result of his activity as agreed with the affected party and the Engineer. 3.2.7. Removal and Disposal of construction debris and excavated materials 849 ❖ During site clearance activities, demolition and debris removal must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Possibly debris removal can be carried out during non-peak hours to avoid traffic at the site. ❖ The Contractor shall identify the sites for debris disposal and should be finalized prior to start of the earthworks; Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the Local Authority (LA) have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the designated forest land. o Avoid disposal on productive land. o Minimize the construction debris by balancing the cut and fill requirements to the possible extent. ❖ The Contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites agreed with the Engineer. 3.2.8. Protection of topsoil ❖ The Contractor should attempt to reuse the cut material from earthworks for project activities where possible 3.2.9. Control of Sedimentation and Soil Erosion ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing drainage paths are not blocked. ❖ Silt traps shall be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. ❖ These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. ❖ During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the Contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. 850 ❖ Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. ❖ All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment shall be made for their implementation. ❖ Further Guidance on cost effective measures to follow are presented in Annex III. 3.2.10. Pollution from Fuel and Lubricants ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking location, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers and irrigation canal/ponds. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) as approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products shall be disposed-off in accordance with standards set under the National Environmental Act (NEA) or by the Central Environmental Authority of Sri Lanka/Ministry of Environment (CEA/MoE), ❖ Engineer shall certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of (CEA/MoE) or any other relevant laws. 3.2.11. Public and Worker Safety ❖ The Site should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the compound on a daily basis. (Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility) ❖ The Site should be clearly demarcated by the above means and restriction of access to public to the site will help the safety of public. ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The Contractor should obtain a Third party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All vehicles used in the construction process should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. 851 ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded. Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. Notices to the public and workers should be displayed in all three languages Contractor should organize awareness programs for local public on Road Safety and two of such programs should be conducted during the construction phase. All laborers should be made aware about the Labor GRM and they should have a convenient access to GRCs. 3.2.12. Safety Gear for Labors ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The Contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the Contractor shall maintained in stock at the site office, gloves, ear muffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. 852 3.2.13. Prevention of accidents ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. 3.2.14. Presence of Outside Labor in a Residential Area ❖ Strict labor supervision should be undertaken. There should be labor awareness programs to educate the laborers about their general behavior while at work as well as their own safety. 3.2.15. Operation of labor camps ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. ❖ The Contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 3.2.16. Management of the spread of Covid-19 or handling sudden Pandemic outbreaks ❖ The Contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable. ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning shall be made for spacing. ❖ The Contractor shall at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the Contractor shall immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 853 3.2.17. Prevention of Vector Borne Diseases ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities ❖ The Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 3.2.18. Handling Gender issues including Gender base violence. ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project staff including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labor camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfortability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 3.2.19. Issues due to labor influx ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly alter existing levels of communicable diseases including respiratory problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) o Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct o Informing workers about national laws o Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract o Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) o Cooperation with law enforcement agencies o Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. o A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. o The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 3.2.20. Surface Drainage and Possible Water Stagnation 854 ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which shall discharge water to the improved roadside storm water drain. ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sand bag barriers etc. ❖ Temporary flooding due to excavation. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to excavation during the laying of pipes, cutting activities. 3.2.21. Protection of Physical Cultural Resources (PCRs) close to the Site. • The Contractor shall ensure that protective fencing as agreed with the community and or head of the physical cultural resource (i.e.Buddha Statue at 6°24.535’N, 80°47.648’E and Bo tree and Buddha statue at 6°24.11.54’N, 80°46.59.85’E) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. • The Contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and shall take all requisite measures to ensure so. • The Contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. • Labors shall be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism shall be tolerated and shall be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. • Unless agreed with the community the Contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 3.2.22. Tree Protection during Construction Phase • Giving due protection to the trees that fall in the shoulders /corridor of impact shall be the prime focus during Construction/post construction • Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars, use of plate compactors near trees may also be considered where necessary 3.2.23. Tree Re-Planting ❖ Re-plantation of at least three times (1:3) the number of trees cut should be carried out along the project road. ❖ Where the design recommends tree planting should be undertaken in other areas as compensation the Contractor shall propose a suitable location in discussion with the local communities and Engineer and undertake the replanting activities here. ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and monitoring done at least for a period of 3 years. ❖ Survival status shall be reported on monthly basis to Project Engineer in charge. 3.2.24. Clearing/Closure of Construction Site/Labor Camps ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the engineer. The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the engineer. 855 3.2.25. Management of Contractor Operated Quarry and Borrow Sites 3.2.25.1. Burrowing of Earth and Management of Self Operated borrow Sites ❖ In the event the Contractor shall use a self-operated borrow site ❖ The Contractor shall comply with the environmental requirements/guidelines issued by the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB), CEA and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. ❖ The Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the engineer ❖ No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (FFPO) and Forest Ordinance (FO) of Sri Lanka ❖ Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the engineer. ❖ All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the Contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the GSMB, CEA and the respective local authority. ❖ Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. ❖ Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits and closure of the sites as per the Guidance provided in Annex II of the CESGP. 3.2.25.2. Quarry Operations and Management of Self Operated Quarry Sites- Applicable if the contractor will use own quarry. ❖ In the event the Contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry sites available in the project area ❖ They should be operated with a valid IML EPL and trade license ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractor s operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 3.2.26. Procedures for Dealing with Chance Finds 3.2.26.1. Flora and Chance found Fauna ❖ The Contractor shall take reasonable precaution to prevent workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any flora (plant/vegetation) and fauna (animal) including fishing in any water body and hunting of any animal. ❖ If any wild animal is found near the construction site at any point of time, the Contractor shall immediately upon discovery thereof acquaint the Engineer and carry out the Engineer's instructions for dealing with the same. 856 ❖ The Engineer shall report to the nearby Forest Department /Department of Wild Life Conservation (range office or divisional office) and shall take appropriate steps/ measures, if required in consultation with the forest officials. 3.2.26.2. Chance Found Archaeological Property ❖ All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other remains or things of geological or archaeological interest discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. ❖ The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He shall, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. ❖ The Engineer shall seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 3.2.27. Handling Social and Environmental Issues during Construction ❖ The Contractor shall appoint a person (Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO)) responsible for community liaison and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ social related matters. All public complaints shall be entered into the Complaints Register. ❖ The Engineer shall promptly investigate and review public complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of complaints shall be maintained. Any complaint received shall be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs upon receipt of the complaint citing the action taken/to be taken by the Environmental Officer on complaints thereof. ❖ A final report shall be forwarded to the Engineer within 3 Days 3.2.28. Prevention of Sexual exploitation, child trafficking and child labour ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment of contract workers (including subcontractors) with age verification to avoid child labor. ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education 3.3. Completion of Works and Demobilization Stage 3.3.1. Clearing/Closure of Construction Site/Labor Camps ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the engineer. ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the engineer. 857 ❖ All solid waste shall be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured shall be left behind on site once the Contractor demobilizes. 3.3.2. Environmental Enhancement/ Landscaping of Shoulders ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Documents. ❖ The contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the road corridor and from other workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this CESGP. 3.3.3. Road furnishing on safety. ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that all safety signage and indicative markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design prior to demobilization. Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Provided Type of Gender Stakeholder 11.03.2021 Resident Male • It is important to develop this road as the surface is damaged and the road provides a link to Pelmadulla – Embilipitiya – Nonagama (A018) Road . • Agriculture is the main livelihood in the area. Banana and manioc are the main crops cultivated. • Farmers in the area use this road to transport their agricultural produce to the market. School children and public and private sector workers also use this road to go to schools and their working places. 11.03.2021 Farmer Male • The existing road surface is damaged. • Roadside drains need to be provided where necessary and they should be properly maintained. • When developing this road access need to be provided for houses and commercial institutes located on either side of the road. • Traders come to the project area to buy agricultural produce. 858 2.24. ESMP of SR 25 - 2nd Mile post to Guruara Galawanguwa Road 859 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) of SR 25 - 2nd Mile post to Guruara Galawanguwa Road (4.4km) Draft Final Report June 2021 860 Background 2nd Mile post to Guruara Galawanguwa Road Road length: 4.4km Coordinates: Starting Point 6°20'9.77"N, 80°49'2.43"E End Point 6°21'3.04"N, 80°50'4.23"E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya EE Division: Embilipitiya GN Divisions: Embilipitiya, Udagama, NindagamPelessa, HinguraAra 1. Introduction The 2nd Mile Post to Guruara Galawanguwa Road (4.4km) starts at Pelmadulla – Embilipitiya – Nonagama (A018) Road. This road is under the custody of Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha (Local authority)and Provincial Road Development Authority (PRDA – Sabaragamuwa Province). The surface of the road is concrete, macadam and gravel. The road runs through flat terrain (Min. 90m, Max. 120m MSL). There are two small streams that the road crosses at 1.9km and 2.7km respectively. The road section does not fall within or adjacent to any protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 4.4km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. The proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3.0m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and drains 450mm as required.Construction period for this road is estimated as 4 months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e.RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases, the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases, there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, the Right of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the 2nd Mile post to Guruara Galawanguwa Road is around 6m and the average carriageway is 3.1m. 861 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabhaand PRDA (Sabaragamuwa Province) will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead-Aways…etc. Further, representatives from Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabhaand PRDA (Sabaragamuwa Province) will function as members of the Grievance Redress Committee.. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits It is important to develop this road as the surface is damaged and the road provides a link to Pelmadulla – Embilipitiya – Nonagama (A018) Road. Banana and pepper are the main agricultural crops grown in the area, and improved road conditions will help the farmers to market their produce. School children, public and private sector workers in this area also use this road to go to schools and their work places. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and to collect all available information and takephotographs of the road (see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic mapsand secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location).The staff of the Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists (see Annex 3 for persons consulted_. The tachnical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, This subproject i.e. 2nd Mile post to Guruara Galawanguwa Road will have a majority of reversible, small-medium scale environmental and social impacts. The main impacts will be temporary diervaion of streams due to culvert reconstruction, temporary loss of access to residents, common properties and the impact of dust, noise and vibration. These impacts are specifically limited to the civil works phase of the project that can be managed by site specific mitigation measures, this sub-project therefore can be classified as Moderate Risk. Therefore an Environmental and Social Mangement Plan (ESMP) is prepared for this sub-project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the impacts likely to be occured. 862 7. Screening of Social Impacts Impact Area ▪ Settlements: Around 110 households and 12 small shops are in the project area. The estimated population is 460. They are all Sinhala Buddhists. ▪ Land ownership: There are no squatters along the road. The land is private and government owned. ▪ Livelihoods: Agriculture is the main source of livelihood of the people in the project area. Banana and pepper are the main agricultural crops. In addition, there are several brick manufacturing sites. Some people are engaged in public and private sector jobs as well. ▪ Local organisations: There are organisations linked to agricultural activities such as “GoviSamithi” (Farmer Organizations). ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There is a Temple, three Buddha statues and the office of the Grama Niladhari. Details are provided in Table 1. During construction period, e access to these places will be temporarily disrupted. In order to mitigate this impact, temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after construction activities. Table 1:Community infrastructure and resources Community GPS Location Road Distance from infrastructure& Side RoW resources Buddha Statue & 6°21.109’N 80°49.310’E RHS Bo tree: 1m Buddha Bo Tree statue: 5m Buddha Statue 6°20.997’N 80°49.614’E RHS 1m Temple 6°20.966’N 80°49.895’E LHS 60m Gramaniladhari 6°21.013’N 80°49.905’E LHS 1m Office Buddha Statue 6°21.034’N 80°50.066’E RHS 1m ▪ On-going development projects: None. ▪ Visitors to the area: People from outside come to the project area to buy agricultural produce. In addition people come to these villages to buy bricks. 863 7.2 Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical  Culverts will be reconstructed, and construction work? drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or  The road surface will be upgraded rehabilitation of existing facilities? with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead to  Proposed rehabilitation works will loss of housing, other assets, resource use or be within the existing RoW incomes? Is the site chosen for this work free from  This road is currently under the encumbrances and in possession of the custody of Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Ministry/ or relevant government agency? Sabha. And PRDA (Sabaragamuwa Province). Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW Is the ownership status and current usage of  Land within the RoW is owned by land known? Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha and PRDA (Sabaragamuwa Province). This land is used for the road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other  fixed assets through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or  encroachers) present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or temporary  loss of incomes and livelihood? If so, for what period? 864 Any estimate of the likely number of those  None of the people will be affected affected by the project? If Yes, as the development work will be approximately how many? carried out within the existing RoW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or  vulnerable to poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities, services  or natural resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction  During the construction phase, there pose potential safety risks to local can be safety issues to local communities, commuters or pedestrians in communities, commuters or the project area? pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be  affected through land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools,  There is a Temple, three Buddha clinics, hospitals, places of worship? statues and the office of the Grama Niladhari (see Table 1) Are there any GBV prevention and response  Project area is under the actors (NGOs, government notified shelter Embilipitiya Police station which is homes, police stations, etc.) in project area 6.2km away from the project area. of influence? Is the project site in a populated area and/or  with high vehicular traffic volume? Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location?  Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the  Approximately 20 laborers will be sub-project, with what skill set, and for what recruited for the project. Both period? skilled and unskilled workers will be used by the contractors. Will the project hire workers from the local  Priority will be given to secure labor workforce? from the local community. 865 Will there be workers brought in from There is possibility of bringing outside the project area? outside labor if local labor is not  sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation or  Accommodation facilities to be service amenities to support the workforce provided if labor is brought from during construction? outside. Will the incoming workers be from a similar  socio-economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local  community, are there any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project area Total number of labor required for the project is approximately 20. Priority will be given to hire the local labors. 866 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project – Sabaragamuwa Province Sub-project: From 2nd Mile post to Guruara Galawanguwa Road (SR25) Road Length: 4.4km Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site  - Protected Area  - Wetland  - Mangrove  - Estuarine  - Buffer zone of protected area  - Special area for protecting biodiversity  B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural areas;  disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g.  sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of  Road crosses two streams at waterways crossed by roads, resulting in 1.9km and 2.7km. No increased sediment in streams affected by permanent diversion required. increased soil erosion at construction site? However temporary diversion will be needed at new culvert constructions at 0.08, 1.75, 2.7 and 3.0km and culvert reconstruction locations at 0.3, 0.65, 0.78, 1.1, 1.9, 2.5 and 3.3km. Continuous water flow to the downstream will be facilitated and temporary diversions will be restored to original condition. Soil conservation measures such as 867 silt traps and silt fences will be applied to minimize siltation. - Deterioration of surface water quality due to  Road crosses two streams at silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker- 1.9km and 2.7km. However, based camps and chemicals used in this impact will be temporary construction? during the construction phase. Application of soil erosion control measures such as silt traps and silt fences and using worker based camps which are approved by local authorities will minimize these impacts. - Increased local air pollution due to rock  Regular sprinkling of water crushing, cutting and filling works, and (based on the weather chemicals from asphalt processing? condition) to suppress dust and avoiding using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  Blasting along the road is not civil works? necessary. All civil works shall be managed in compliance with the permissible levels of noise and vibration as specified in the national standards. Night time works shall not be practiced. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of  people - Other social concerns relating to  Regular sprinkling of water to inconveniences in living conditions in the suppress dust during the project areas that may trigger cases of upper construction phase and respiratory problems and stress? avoiding project activities during the night time will mitigate these impacts.(Applicable along the entire road.) - Hazardous driving conditions where  construction interferes with pre-existing roads? - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in  Securing of local labor as construction camps and work sites, and much as possible and location 868 possible transmission of communicable of worker camps if required diseases from workers to local populations? only at approved sites and continues labor supervision shall minimize these impacts. - Creation of temporary breeding habitats for  Wastewater and solid waste mosquito vectors of disease? shall be properly disposed complying with the relevant standards. Pockets of water stagnation shall be avoided at every construction sites. - Accident risks associated with increased  vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of toxic materials and loss of life? - Increased noise and air pollution resulting  from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil,  grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road 869 Appendix 1- Photographs of 2nd Mile post to Guruara Galwanguwa Road Figure 1 : Starting point of the road Figure 2: Along the Road 870 Figure 3: Buddha Shrine and Bo tree located at 1.520km on LHS of the road Figure 4: Samurdhi Development Office, Grama Niladhari office and Welfare office located at 1.380 km on LHS of the road 871 Figure 5: End point of the road 872 Appendix 2-Location Map 873 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: 2nd Mile post to Guruara Galwanguwa Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Moderate Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used It is recommended to modify the design ensuring no damage is done to the root system of the Bo Tree located at 1.52km on left hand side due to excavation and compaction. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made Project Director – IRCDP, to RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 874 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Rehabilitation of 2nd Mile post to Guruara Galwanguwa Road (SR25) Activities and Protection and preventive measures Mitigation Responsibility Associated Impacts cost Implementation Monitoring PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PREPERATION 1. Finalization of the ❖ Contractor shall prepare detailed Environmental Method Statement Engineering Contractor RDA/PMU/PIU/ Engineer Environmental (EMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and manner in which the Cost Method Statement on ESMP is to be implemented. ESMP ❖ It is required from the contractor to prepare the EMS for each work site, implementation if work will be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. ❖ The EMS shall be updated regularly and submit for the Engineers review and approval. 2. Tree Removal As per the preliminary studies removal of road side trees along this road was Engineering Contractor RDA/PMU/PIU/ Engineer not found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to Cost fell trees in case it is found necessary during the construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users in compatible with the designs yet to be completed. In such cases, ❖ The Engineer shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees, including those of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance via change of design and alignment. ❖ The technical justification for the trees that will be required to be removed will be documented accordingly. ❖ The following steps are to be followed if trees are identified for removal during the rehabilitation of the road. o Identify and document the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type o Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Divisional Secretariat (Embilipitiya). Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least three times of the number of trees cut using grown up saplings (having at least 3ft height) should be carried out in the project area. o If road side space for replanting is not available, other possible locations such as schools, temples, public areas will be explored with the help of DoF, DS and CBOs of the area o The contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the Central Environmental Authority, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. 875 o Removed trees of economic value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. o Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation. Any leftover of trees shall be removed and disposed in approved manner. 3. Labor and Labor ❖ The contractor should give priority to hire labor from the surrounding Engineering Contractor RDA/PMU/PIU/ Engineer Camps, Construction areas to avoid the need for labor camps. Cost Camps, temporary ❖ If labor camps are required to house migrant workers, they should be office and other placed well away from settlements or sensitive receptors, water bodies temporary facilities and boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and preferably located on land which is not productive (barren/waste lands presently). If these are not possible, private lands maybe taken on lease as standard practice. The location, layout and basic facility provision of the labor camp must be submitted to Engineer prior to their construction. ❖ The construction of the labor camp will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer and then from the relevant local authority. ❖ Separate labor camps need to be provided for female migrant laborers. ❖ The instructions for the laborers should be provided in all three languages. ❖ Adequate measures should be provided for proper drainage facilities to the labour camps and to prevent breeding of mosquitoes, flies and other vector borne diseases. ❖ The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Provision of proper sanitary facilities to the labour camps and offices including water, urinals, toilets, bathing facilities, mosquito nets with adequate capacity of septic tanks and soak pits. ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with concurrence from the Local Public Health Inspector (PHI) ❖ Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in acceptable manner. The solid waste shall be handed over to the waste collecting system of the Local Authority (LA) of the area (if any) and wastewater should be disposed in an environmentally acceptable manner (meeting the desired water quality standards) with the approval of the Engineer. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. ❖ Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first aid and firefighting equipment shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. ❖ All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible 876 ❖ Labor camp sites after use should be cleared and the site should be reinstated to previous condition at the close of the construction work. 4. Material Sourcing ❖ The contractor is required to ensure that sand, aggregates and other quarry Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material is sourced from sources which are operated with a valid license. Cost Engineer, CEA,GSMB ❖ The contractor is required to maintain the necessary licenses and environmental clearances from GSMB and CEA for all borrow and quarry material they are sourcing –including soil , fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. ❖ Sourcing of any material from protected areas and/or designated natural areas, including tank beds, are strictly prohibited. ❖ If the contractor uses a non-commercial borrow/quarry sites, the sites should be remediated accordingly once material sourcing has been completed. ❖ The contractor should submit in writing all the relevant numbers and relevant details of all pre-requisite licenses etc. and report of their status accordingly to the Engineer. 5. Water for ❖ The contractor should arrange adequate supply of water for the project Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Construction purpose throughout the construction period from a source agreed upon Cost Engineer activities with the engineer. ❖ Water may not be obtained for project purposes, including for labor camps, from public or community water supply schemes without a prior approval from the relevant authority. Extraction of water from ground water or surface water bodies without the permission from Engineer and the relevant authority (Water Resources Board, NW&DB, Department of Irrigation, CBO) is not allowed. ❖ Permission for the extraction of water should be obtained prior to the commencement of the project, from the relevant authority. 6. Work Site for ❖ The contractor should identify an area to store construction materials and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction equipment at a site which should be approved by the engineer. Cost Engineer materials ❖ Storage yards cannot be located in community areas, such as playgrounds, close to water ways, cause access issues to locals or forested areas that require clearing. ❖ Parking, repairing vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be done stationed only at the work site and/or in any other designated areas by the engineer. ❖ The contractor should provide instruction and advice should be given to drivers and operators (both companies owned and hired) to park vehicles and store equipment at the work site or designated areas by the engineer. 7. Information ❖ Discussions should be conducted with the residents and other Engineering Contractor/ PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Disclosure among stakeholders who reside along the corridor of the road; Cost PMU/PIU Engineer Stakeholders o Residents have to be briefed of the project, purpose and design and outcomes and project’s grievance redress mechanism via a documented community consultation session 877 o These sessions need to be conducted in both Sinhalese and Tamil languages, given the ethnic composition of the project area. o This should be done immediately once the contractor is mobilized. o The contractor should take note of all impacts, especially access issues and safety hazards that will be of concern to the residents and take necessary measures as stipulated in the ESMP to mitigate them. ❖ The contractor will maintain a log of any grievances/complains and actions taken to resolve them. ❖ In case of any complaint referring to GN and DS level GRM, the contractor should have the copy of the minutes of such decisions. ❖ A copy of the ESMP should be available at all times at the project supervision office on site. 8. Selection of ❖ Efforts shall be taken to minimize use of temporary land for the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant temporary use lands construction activities Cost Engineer ❖ Selection of temporary lands with considering of social and environmental background adhering to laws and regulations in the country ❖ Approval for the temporary use lands shall be obtained from Engineer and need to sign agreement with the land owners ❖ The land should be handed over to the owner with a written concurrence once the use is over. 9. Shifting of public Based on the preliminary studies utilities observed along the road are not Engineering Contractor/Service PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant utilities necessary to be removed. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to Cost providers Engineer, CEB,NW&DB, relocate the utilities in case it is necessary in the design stage to perfect the SLT work. In such case, ❖ Proper utility survey shall be carried out in order to identify the effected utilities and the exact locations ❖ Consent and action shall be obtained from relevant service providers (CEB, NWS&DB and SLT) to minimize time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Approval shall be obtained from DOI for any proposed construction works on irrigation canals ❖ Advance notice to the public in all local languages about time and the duration of utility disruption ❖ Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators for the shifting/reestablishment of utilities to minimize accidental damage and functional purposes ❖ Special attention shall be taken to provide relevant services to the public without long delay ❖ Water and other utilities shall be provided to the public if long delay to re-establish services with the instruction of PIU 878 10. Hydrology and ❖ Design of new culverts and other drainage structures in consultation and Engineering Contractor/PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant drainage recommendations of the Irrigation and Provincial Irrigation Department cost Engineer, DoI and Department of Agrarian Development ❖ Temporary diversion of water ways during construction should be ensured that no obstruction to natural water flow ❖ Construction work affecting water bodies should be prevented and work should be scheduled during the dry season ❖ Excavation of beds of any streams, irrigation systems, and other water resources shall be avoided by the contractor ❖ Contractor shall not divert, close, block existing canals and streams in a manner that adversely affect downstream intakes 11. Land donation ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the design PMU/PIU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant requirements, to improve safety including realignment of bends, to avoid Engineer bottle necks or construction of cross drainages, lead-away in the locations where required. ❖ All effort will be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Grama Niladari and/or Divisional Secretariat. ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 12. Land Acquisition (if ❖ Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Resettlement Land PIU/PMU of RDA required) Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project to guide land Acquisition acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land acquisition process will cost be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 13. Identifying locations to ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is blocked for Engineering Engineer, PIU/PMU PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant provide temporary construction. Cost of RDA Engineer access ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during Contractor construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. CONSTRUCTION PHASE 879 14. Clearing of road ❖ During site clearance activities, removal of vegetation and debris must be Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant shoulders and carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Cost Engineer Removal and ❖ In places where the road RoW is not clearly demarcated, extra care need Disposal of to be taken, not to damage crops and trees in private lands. construction debris ❖ During the site clearance and disposal of debris, contractor will take full and excavated care to ensure that public or private properties are not damaged / affected materials and that the traffic is not interrupted ❖ The contractor shall identify the sites for disposal of material cleared. ❖ Plants, shrubs and other vegetation cleared should not be burned on site. ❖ Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the LA have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the boundaries and buffer zones of protected/forested areas and water bodies o Avoid disposal on productive/agricultural land. o should be located with the consensus of the local community , in consultation with the Engineer and shall be approved by the LA, Pradeshiya Sabha, o Minimize the construction debris/excavated materials as much as possible by balancing the cut and fill requirements. ❖ The contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites. ❖ Debris, residual spoil and dismantled and demolished structures should not be sited to the productive/agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive locations such as forest lands, water bodies. 15. Protection of topsoil ❖ Topsoil of the agricultural areas and any other productive areas where it Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant has to be removed for the purpose of this project shall be stripped to a Cost Engineer specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m, as directed by the Engineer. ❖ If the contractor is in any doubt on whether to conserve the topsoil or not for any given area, he shall obtain the direction from the Engineer in writing ❖ Removed topsoil could be used as a productive soil when replanting trees and during turfing. ❖ Stockpiled topsoil must be returned to cover the areas where the topsoil has been removed due to project activities. Residual topsoil must be distributed on adjoining/proximate barren areas as identified by the Engineer in a layer of thickness of 75mm – 150mm. ❖ Topsoil thus stockpiled for reuse shall not be surcharged or overburdened. ❖ As far as possible multiple handling of topsoil stockpiles should be kept to a minimum. 880 16. Protection of Ground ❖ Construction vehicle, machinery and equipment shall be used and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cover and Vegetation stationed only in the areas of work and in any other area designated/ Cost Engineer approved by the Engineer. ❖ Entry and exit of construction vehicles and machinery should be restricted to particular points as directed by the engineer ❖ Contractor should provide necessary instructions to drivers, operators and other construction workers not to destroy ground vegetation cover unnecessarily. 17. Transport and ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks. Overloading of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Storage of vehicles with materials should be controlled and done in a manner to suit Cost Engineer construction the trucks capacity. materials ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. ❖ Loading, unloading and transport of materials shall not be inconvenient to the road side community or road users ❖ Selection of sites for stock piling with the approval of Engineer away from environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ Storage of fuel, lubricant and chemicals use for the construction activities on paved surface without contamination to the environment and storm water runoff ❖ Approval shall be taken prior to use of local roads from relevant authorities and need to maintenance during the use by the Contractor 18. Emission of Dust ❖ In order to minimize the levels of airborne dust all construction Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant material/debris should be stored as per the instructions provided above Cost Engineer No.17. ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas, material extraction sites, processing plants and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Erection of dust barriers to the public, religious and other socially important locations ❖ Metal quarries, crushers and all the plants should be located at least 500m form the public sensitive and residential areas ❖ Establishment of tire washing facility for the plants, yards or any other sites which causing to bring mud particles with the vehicles. 881 19. Management of Self ❖ In the event the contractor will use a self-operated borrow site Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA, /Consultant Operated Borrow o Contractor shall comply with the environmental Cost Engineer CEA, GSMB Sites requirements/guidelines issued by the CEA, GSMB and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. o Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the Engineer o No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under FFPO and FO and within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations o Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license (Industrial Mining License (IML)) from the GSMB. The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the Engineer. o All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the GSMG, CEA and the respective local authority (refer Annex II for guidelines). o Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. o Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits. 20. Quarry Operations ❖ In the event the contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry sites Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA, /Consultant and Management of available in the project area Cost Engineer CEA,GSMB Self Operated Quarry ❖ They should be approved by CEA with valid EPL (Environment Sites Protection Licenses) and GSMB with valid IML; ❖ Prior approval should be obtained from GSMB, CEA and local authorities such as Pradeshiya Sabha. ❖ Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. ❖ Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO and not within productive land/agricultural land and environment and public sensitive locations. ❖ It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. ❖ The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractors operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. ❖ Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 882 21. Control of ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing drainage Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Sedimentation and paths are not blocked. Cost Engineer Soil Erosion ❖ Drainage paths associated with irrigation structures should be improved / erected to drain rainwater properly. ❖ Silt traps will be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways where necessary along the road corridor. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and irrigation canals and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be removed from the construction sites as soon as possible. Until removal, these soil dumps should be covered with thick polythene sheets. ❖ Temporary soil dumps should be placed at least 200m away from all water bodies. ❖ Top soil shall be prevented to use for tree planting and turfing activities. ❖ In hilly terrain and areas with slopes; o Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. o These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. o During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the contractor to prevent erosion. ❖ Construction activities: excavation and earth work around vulnerable area for soil erosion mainly restricted to the dry periods and removal of green cover vegetation shall be minimized. ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. o Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. o All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment will be made for their implementation. ❖ Refer Annex III. 22. Noise from vehicles, ❖ Noise generating work should be limited to daytime (6:00AM to Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA, /Consultant machinery and 6:00PM). No work that generates excessive noise should be carried out Cost Engineer CEA equipment during night hours where in close proximity to public sensitive receptors (temples, hospitals) and residential areas (from 6:00PM to 6:00AM on the following day). 883 ❖ Any vulnerable parties for high noise impact residing along the road should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implanted to minimize the impact. ❖ All equipment and machinery should be operated at noise levels that do not exceed the permissible level of 75 dB (during construction) for the daytime. For all construction activities undertaken during the nighttime, it is necessary to maintain the noise level at below 50 dB as per the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) noise control regulations. Special approval should be obtained from CEA for night time work through PIU. ❖ All equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that will be used in construction on site, for transport and for plants (crushers, asphalt, concrete and batching plants). ❖ Ideally noise generating work should not be carried out during public holidays and religious days. Special care should be taken as there is a temple nearby. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of nighttime resident laborers should be minimized. 23. Vehicular noise ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant pollution at during periods of loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. Cost Engineer residential / sensitive ❖ The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / receptors sensitive areas. ❖ Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include places of worship, schools, medical centers and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be employed. ❖ Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery & equipment to the engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 24. Impacts due to ❖ Contractor shall take special care at the starting point of the road to protect Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Vibration the Buddha shrine located on Right Side as agreed with the Engineer and Cost Engineer, GSMB the caretakers of the shrine. . ❖ Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction works do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to vibration ❖ Any vulnerable parties for vibration impact residing along the road should be identified in advance and measures as agreed with the Engineer should be implanted to minimize the impact. 884 ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, compaction, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damage occurred to third party property/ies as a result of his activity as agreed with the affected party and the Engineer ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Blasting shall be carried out only with permission of the Engineer and approval from GSMB 25. Pollution of Soil and ❖ The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking locations, Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA, /Consultant Water via Fuel and fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment Cost Engineer CEA Lubricants maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers, at least 200m away, water ways and water bodies. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ All vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be located and operated as per the conditions and /or guidelines stipulated under the EPL issued by CEA. Wastewater shall not be disposed without meeting the disposal standards specified under the NEA. Wastewater from vehicle and plant maintenance and servicing stations shall be cleared of oil and grease and other contaminants to meet the relevant standards before discharging to the environment. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed of in accordance with standards set under the NEA. ❖ Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the standards specified under NEA and guidelines of CEA or any other relevant laws. 26. Public Safety ❖ At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient passage for Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant vehicles, pedestrians and livestock. Cost Engineer ❖ Work that affects the use of existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer. 885 ❖ The construction corridor should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the site daily basis. (Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility shall be procured where deemed necessary) ❖ Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. ❖ The contractor should obtain a Third-party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. ❖ All construction vehicles should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. ❖ Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the ESMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. ❖ All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. ❖ Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. ❖ Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded ❖ Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. ❖ Safety awareness programs should be conducted by the Contractor in annual basis targeting the public residing along the road in order to make the public aware on road safety especially during the operation period of the road. 27. Safety of Workers ❖ Contractor shall comply with the requirements for safety of the workers Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant as per the ILO Convention No. 62 and Safety & Health Regulations of the Cost Engineer Factory Ordinance of Sri Lanka to the extent that those are applicable to this contract. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety measures at site. ❖ Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers Employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. ❖ Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. ❖ Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. ❖ The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. ❖ In addition, the contractor shall maintain in stock at the site office, gloves, earmuffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. ❖ A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. 886 ❖ All workers should be made aware about Workers GRM and they should be facilitated to approach relevant GRCs as and when required. ❖ First aid facilities and nursing staff to be provided at work places ❖ Provision of adequate transport facilities for moving injured persons to the nearest hospital ❖ National and World Bank requirements (such as providing necessary personal protective equipment, taking temperature checks, not allowing large gatherings…etc.) for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 virus will be adhered to. 28. Prevention of ❖ Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or vehicles Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant accidents falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during construction Cost Engineer period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. ❖ Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should comply with the Road Safety Manual of RDA. ❖ A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times ❖ Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. ❖ Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. ❖ Night time illumination should be in place at every location where the road is narrow, diverted and structures are repaired and any other places where the PIU recommends to do so ❖ Monitor and record road crashes during construction and maintenance stages and take appropriate remedial actions 29. Operation of labor ❖ Locations selected for labour camps should be approved by engineer and Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant camps comply with guidelines/ recommendations issued by the CEA/Local Cost Engineer, CEA, LA, DoF Authority (LA). Construction of labourer’s camps shall not be located within 200m from waterways, within an area coming under DoF, and near to any other environment and social sensitive locations ❖ The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. ❖ Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. ❖ The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. 887 ❖ The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly Emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 30. Management of the ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA,/Consultant spread of Covid-19 or management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Cost Engineer MoH handling sudden Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines Pandemic outbreaks applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 31. Prevention of Vector ❖ Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of mosquitoes Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Borne Diseases at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings. Stagnation Cost Engineer, MoH of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. ❖ All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental authority and relevant local authorities ❖ Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 32. Gender issues ❖ Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project staff Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant including Gender including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and other Cost Engineer base violence payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. ❖ The sanitary facilities in sites and labour camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfortability for female users and safe access. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 888 33. Issues due to labor ❖ Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly alter Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant influx existing levels of communicable diseases including respiratory problems, Cost Engineer, MoH diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. ❖ Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease ❖ Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities ❖ Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. ❖ Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) ❖ Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct ❖ Informing workers about national laws ❖ Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract ❖ Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) ❖ Cooperation with law enforcement agencies ❖ Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. ❖ A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. ❖ The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 34. Traffic Management ❖ Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan with relevant Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant authorities to minimize inconvenience to road users as well as prevent Cost Engineer, Traffic Police road accidents and implement it. ❖ Road signs and trained flagmen should be used to divert traffic as per the required traffic management measures. ❖ Clear instructions should be given if detours are used. ❖ Also, any pits should be enclosed to prevent pedestrians or vehicles falling into them ❖ Improvement of the road surface and width will result in an increase of both the number of vehicles and the vehicle operating speeds. ❖ Therefore, after the construction is completed the contractor should erect relevant road signs and road markings to guide the drivers to ensure the safety of the vehicles and pedestrians 889 35. Loss of Access due to ❖ Temporary access will be provided when permanent access is blocked for Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant construction construction. Cost Engineer ❖ When construction work is in progress in one side, the other side will be opened for traffic & properly ❖ At the end of each day, debris that blocked access path will be cleared away under the supervision of the Engineer. 36. Protection of Physical ❖ If any physical cultural resources are identified along the project trace the Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Cultural Resources contractor will ensure that protective fencing as agreed with the Cost Engineer (PCRs) close to the community and or head of the physical cultural resource (ie temple, Site. mosque, place of worship, grave site, monument, statue, tree or any site designated of importance by the community) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. ❖ If the site is within 5 meters of the proposed road trace the contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and will take all requisite measures to ensure so. ❖ The contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. ❖ Labors will be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. ❖ Unless agreed with the community the contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 37. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in a manner that the destruction to the flora Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Flora and their habitats is minimized. Cost Engineer • Trees and vegetation shall be felled / removed only if that impinges directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works. In all such cases contractor shall take prior approval from the Engineer. • Contractor shall make every effort to avoid removal and/or destruction of trees of religious, cultural and aesthetic significance. • If such action is unavoidable the Engineer shall be informed in advance and carry out public consultation and report on the same should be submitted to the Engineer. • Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines and recommendations made by the CEA/DS, if any with regard to felling of trees and removal of vegetation. • Removed trees of significant value must be handed over to the Timber Corporation. Documentation on the process should be shared with the engineer and maintained by the contractor. • The contractor shall plant at least 3 good specimens of native trees over 5-year-old root-balled or having at least 3ft height suitable for the location as identified by the Engineer. The planting should take place in public land suitable for the purpose 890 • The contractor shall build hardy structures around the trees for protection. • The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the well-being of the trees/plants until the end of the contract 38. Loss, Damage and • All works shall be carried out in such a manner that the destruction or Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant disruption to Fauna disruption to the fauna and their habitats is minimal. Cost Engineer • Construction workers shall be instructed to protect fauna including wild animals and aquatic life as well as their habitats. Hunting, poaching and unauthorized fishing by project workers is not allowed. • No solid or liquid waste should be dumped into natural habitats. 39. Prevention of the ❖ There is a possibility of introducing / spreading of invasive species during Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Spread of Invasive material transportation and disposing cleared vegetation from one site to Cost Engineer Plant Species another, thus the following measures are to be undertaken. ❖ Close monitoring of transportation, storage of borrowing material for the spread of any invasive species must be done. • Vehicles should be covered during transportation of cleared vegetation to and from the construction site. • Borrow material to be brought from properly identified borrow pits and quarry sites, the sites should be inspected in order to ensure that no invasive plant species are being carried with the borrow material. • Washing the vehicles should be conducted periodically to prevent carrying any invasive species • The construction site should be inspected periodically to ensure that no invasive species are establishing themselves at the site. 40. Chance find • All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant procedures for PCRs remains or things of geological or archaeological interest discovered on Cost Engineer and Archeological the site shall be the property of the Government and shall be dealt with Property as per provisions of the relevant legislation. • The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. • The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 41. Surface Drainage and ❖ Provide storm water drain system in the premises which will discharge Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant Possible Water water to existing storm water drainage networks Cost Engineer Stagnation ❖ Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sandbag barriers etc. ❖ Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to cutting, excavation and other activities 891 42. Handling Social and ❖ The Contractor shall appoint a person responsible for community liaison Environmental Issues and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ social related during Construction matters (Environment and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO)). All public complaints will be entered into the Complaints Register. The Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer will promptly investigate and review public complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. ❖ A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs. They are received, with the action taken by the ESSO on complains thereof. 43. Prevention of Sexual ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment of Engineering Contractor PMU/PIU/RDA/Consultant exploitation, child contract workers (including subcontractors) with age verification to avoid Cost Engineer trafficking and child child labor. labour ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education POST CONSTRUCTION 44. Clearing/Closure of ❖ Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the engineer. Engineering Contractor RDA, /Consultant Engineer Construction ❖ The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. Cost PRDA Site/Labor Camps This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well ❖ On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. ❖ All solid waste will be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. ❖ No waste material or structured will be left behind on site once the contractor demobilizes. 45. Environmental ❖ Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge Engineering Contractor RDA/Consultant Engineer, Enhancement/ treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed design Cost PRDA Landscaping or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Documents. ❖ The Contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this ESMP. 892 46. Road furnishing on ❖ The Contractor will ensure that all safety signage and indicative road Engineering Contractor RDA, /Consultant Engineer safety. markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design prior to Cost PRDA demobilization. 47. Hydrology and ❖ Routine maintenance, repairing, removal of sediments and rubbish to Engineering Contractor, PRDA PRDA, RDA/Consultant drainage avoid drainage congestions and obstructions to storm water flow Cost Engineer 48. Replanting of trees ❖ Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and monitoring done Engineering Contractor PRDA, RDA/Consultant at least for a period of three years Cost Engineer 893 Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for national level stakeholder consultation conducted for IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Date Person consulted Gender Views raised 11.03.2021 Road User Male • It is important to develop this road as the surface is damaged and the road provides a link to Pelmadulla – Embilipitiya – Nonagama (A018) Road. • School children and other road users will be benefited by this project. • Agriculture is the main livelihood in the project area. Banana and pepper are the main agricultural crops. 11.03.2021 Farmer Male • Agriculture is main economic activity in the area. • Traders come to the project area to buy agricultural produce. In addition, people come to these villages to buy bricks. • There are farmer organizations operating in the area. 11.03.2021 Resident Male • This road is very important road, because this road provides accesses to Pelmadulla – Embilipitiya – Nonagama (A018) Road. • Due to the existing dilapidated road condition road users face transport difficulties. • There are several bricks manufacturing sites in this area. • Some people are employed in public and private sector jobs 894 2.25. CESGP of SR 26 - Balagara Junction to Kachchigala Ara Lake Road 895 Ministry of Highways Road Development Authority World Bank Funded Inclusive Rural Connectivity Development Project (IRCDP) Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGP) of SR 26 - Balagara Junction to Kachchigala Ara Lake Road (2.1km) Draft Final Report June 2021 896 Background Balagara Junction to Kachchigala Ara Road Road length: 2.1km Coordinates: Starting Point 6° 17.211'N 80° 51.760'E End Point 6° 16.287'N80° 51.982'E Location: District: Ratnapura DS Division: Embilipitiya EE Division: Embilipitiya GN Divisions: Thunkama, Higura 1. Introduction The Balagara Junction to Kachchigala Ara Road provides access to Talawa Dambarella Hingura road and agricultural and residential areas. This road is under the custody of Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha ( Local authority). The existing average RoW of the road is around 8m and the average carriageway is 3.5m. The surface of the road is gravel, concrete and damaged macadam. The road traverses along a flat and undulating terrain and elevation of the trace varies between 58– 81m MSL. The road section does not fall within or adjacent to any protected area. 2. Road Rehabilitation This road was selected for improvements under the Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project. The road rehabilitation will take place within the existing Right of Way (RoW) for 2.1km. The road will be asphalted, culverts will be reconstructed, and drainage will be improved. The proposed improvements to the road section include carriageway 3.5m, shoulder 0.5m (both sides), and drains 450mm as required. Construction period for this road is estimated as 2 months. 3. Right of Way There is no demarcation established at site, laying boundary stones for RoW in rural roads. But in Final Village Plans (FVP's), there are strips allotted for the roads and private/government lands exist either side in line with these strips (i.e.RoW). The edge between the strip and the land (RoW) is also shown in each lot plan. Fences and building / parapet walls are normally erected along the RoW line either side. But drains may or may not be erected along the RoW. In some cases, the drains may need to be located leaving some gap to the RoW. In such cases, there's also a tendency to erect the fence/parapet walls along the outer edge of the drains encroaching the gap. Therefore, theRight of Way (RoW) in this project is defined as the distance between existing drain to drain, fence to fence or building / parapet wall to building / parapet wall for a rural road. In locations where drains, fences or walls do not exist in the road, the RoW is considered as the boundary of the private/government land on either side of the rural road. The existing average RoW of the Balagara Junction to Kachchigala Ara Road is around 8m and the average carriageway is 3.5m. 897 4. Project Implementing Agency The Road Development Authority is responsible for design and construction activities. The Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha (Local authority) will provide coordination support by attending to any public requests/views and for drainage improvements. Ex: deciding culvert opening sizes, improving Lead- Aways…etc. Further, a representative from Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha will function as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee. 5. Community Response and Perceived Benefits The road development is important as the road surface is damaged macodom.It will facilitate more frequent public transport services. 6. Screening Methodology A provincial field team was mobilised to visit all selected roads on 23rd and 24th of February 2021 and to collect all available information and take photographs of the road (see Annex 1 for photographs). Based on this information, google maps, topographic maps and secondary data from the Department of Census and Statistics were reviewed (see Annex 2 for a google map of the road location). The staff of the Environment and Social Development Division (ESDD) prepared the Draft Environment and Social Screening Checklists and submitted to the World Bank on 2nd March 2021. Following the comments provided by the World Bank on 9th of March 2021, ESDD staff carried out one day field reconnaisance visit to all 25 selected roads and collected road information and consulted 2-3 people living along the road. Further, Key Informant Interviews were conducted over the phone with Grama Niladaris and Women Development Officers in relevant Divisional Secretariat areas to obtrain other relevant information required for the preparation of social checklists. The technical details were obtained from the Project Management Unit of Road Development Authority which is responsible for this particular project. Category of the Sub-project Based on the environmental and social screening checklists attached hereto, This subproject i.e. Balagara Junction to Kacchigala Ara Road will have low-negligible environmental and social impacts including temporary water quality impacts of irrigation canals, dust, noise and vibration that can be managed via mitigatory codes of practice that will be defined as part of the contractual agreement/memorandums of understanding with project implementing contractors and therefore this sub-project can be classified as Low Risk. Therefore a codes of Environmental and Social Good Practices (CESGP) is prepared for this sub- project to be implemented throughout the project in order to mitigate the likely impacts 7. Screening of Social Impacts 7.1 Project Impact Area ▪ Settlements: There are about 28 households and 06 small shops on both sides of the road. The estimated population is around 130. They are Sinhala Buddhists by ethnicity and religion. 898 ▪ Land ownership: There are no squatters along the road. All the lands are private and government. ▪ Livelihoods: Chena cultivation is the dominant agricultural practice in the area and it is the main source of income. Some people are engaged in public and private sector jobs as well. ▪ Local organisations: There are Farmer organizations in the area ▪ Community infrastructure and resources: There is a Buddha shrine together with a Bo Tree and one school along the road, details of which are provided inTable 1. During construction period, access to these places will be temporarily disrupted. In order to mitigate this impact temporary access will be provided. Permanent access will be restored after construction activities. Table 1: Community infrastructure and resources Community Location - GPS Coordinate Chainage Road side Distance from RoW infrastructure & resources Kachchigala Primary 6° 16.210'N 80° 51.380'E 1+930 RHS 4.2m School Buddha Shrine with Bo 6° 16.287'N 80° 51.982'E 2+240 RHS 4.8m. Tree ▪ On-going development projects: None. ▪ Visitors to the area: Kachchigala Primary School is located in the project area. Teachers come to this school from outside areas. 7.2 Potential Impacts Screening Questions Not Yes No Remarks known Land related Impacts Will the project include any new physical  Culverts will be reconstructed, and construction work? drains will be newly constructed in identified locations where such drains do not exist at present. Does the project include upgrading or  The road surface will be upgraded rehabilitation of existing facilities? with asphalt overlay surfacing, existing culverts and existing drainage will be upgraded with new or reconstruction of such structures. Is the proposed sub-project likely to lead  Proposed rehabilitation works will be to loss of housing, other assets, resource within the existing RoW. use or incomes? Is the site chosen for this work free from  This road is currently under the encumbrances and in possession of the custody of Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Ministry/ or relevant government agency? Sabha. 899 Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Proposed rehabilitation works will be within the existing RoW. Is the ownership status and current usage  Land within the RoW is owned to of land known? Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha. This land is used for the road. Will there be loss of crops, trees and other  fixed assets through land-use related changes? Loss of Livelihood Are non-title holders/people (squatters or  encroachers) present on the site living/ or doing business who are likely to be partially or fully affected because of the civil works? (Is the land free of squatter/informal settlements or other encumbrances? Will there be any permanent or temporary  loss of incomes and livelihood? If so, for what period? Any estimate of the likely number of  None of the people will be affected as those affected by the project? If Yes, the development work will be carried approximately how many? out within the existing RoW. Any of these people poor, indigenous or  vulnerable to poverty risks? If yes, how? Access to Services Will people lose access to facilities,  services or natural resources during the construction period? Would elements of project construction  During the construction phase, there pose potential safety risks to local can be safety issues to local communities, commuters or pedestrians communities, commuters or in the project area? pedestrians. However, this can be mitigated by applying adequate safety measures at the site level. Will any social or economic activities be  affected through land-use related changes? Is the project area located near schools,  There is one Buddha shrine with Bo clinics, hospitals, places of worship? Tree and one school along the road (see Table 1). Are there any GBV prevention and  Project area comes under the response actors (NGOs, government Embilipitiya Police station which is notified shelter homes, police stations, 2.2km away from the project area. etc.) in project area of influence? Is the project site in a populated area  and/or with high vehicular traffic volume?  900 Is there sufficient street-lighting, use of video or CCTV for monitoring public spaces in the project location? Labour Influx How many workers will be needed for the  Both skilled and unskilled workers sub-project, with what skill set, and for will be used by the contractors. what period? Approximately 15 laborers will be recruited for the project. Will the project hire workers from the  Priority will be given to secure labor local workforce? from the local community. Will there be workers brought in from There is possibility of bringing outside the project area?  outside labor if local labor is not sufficient/available. Will the project require accommodation  Accommodation facilities to be or service amenities to support the provided if labor is brought from workforce during construction? outside. Will the incoming workers be from a  similar socio-economic, cultural, religious or demographic background? Given the characteristics of the local  community, are there any adverse impacts that may be anticipated? Estimates of Specific Impacts Details Required 1. Private land required (sq. m) N/A 2. Total of households affected N/A 3. No. of individuals losing more than 10% of land area N/A 4. Government land required N/A 5. No. of houses affected N/A 6. No. of shops affected N/A 7. No. of utilities affected No 8. No. of workers to be brought from outside the project area The total number of labor required for the project is approximately 15. Priority will be given to hire the local labor. 901 Screening checklist to determine the level of Environmental Impacts Project: Inclusive Rural Road Connectivity and Development Project Sub-project: Road from Balagara Junction to Kachchigala Ara Lake (SR26) Road length: 2.1km Location: Province: Sabaragamuwa Province District: Rathnapura District DS Division: Embilipitiya Divisional Secretary Division SCREENING QUESTIONS YES NO REMARKS A. Project Location Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? - Cultural heritage site ✓ - Protected Area ✓ - Wetland ✓ - Mangrove ✓ - Estuarine ✓ - Buffer zone of protected area ✓ - Special area for protecting biodiversity ✓ B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… - Encroachment on historical/cultural ✓ areas; disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? - Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g. ✓ sensitive or protected areas)? - Alteration of surface water hydrology of ✓ No permanent alteration of waterways crossed by roads, resulting in streams. However increased sediment in streams affected waterway at 1.8km where by increased soil erosion at construction culvert will be site? reconstructed will be temporary altered. Continuous water flow to downstream will be facilitated during construction phase and 902 waterway will be restored to original condition. - Deterioration of surface water quality ✓ The road ends just passed due to silt runoff and sanitary wastes the causeway of from worker-based camps and Kachchigala Ara. An chemicals used in construction? irrigation canal flows parallel to the road from 0.3km to 1.6km. Site specific mitigation measures such as silt traps shall be applied in order minimize water quality impacts resulted due to civil works. Location of labor camps only at approved sites and continues labor supervision shall minimize these impacts. - Increased local air pollution due to rock ✓ Local air pollution will be crushing, cutting and filling works, and slightly increased at chemicals from asphalt processing? crushing plants, batching plant, asphalt plant and construction sites during the construction period. Regular sprinkling of water to suppress dust and avoiding using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. - Noise and vibration due to blasting and ✓ Blasting is not necessary. other civil works? Sensitive Receptors is given in the screening checklist to determine the level of social impacts in the table on question 06. Noise and vibration will be increased construction site 903 during the construction period. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civil works will be managed within the particular standards. - Dislocation or involuntary resettlement ✓ of people - Other social concerns relating to ✓ The villagers who live in inconveniences in living conditions in the boundary of the road the project areas that may trigger cases will be affected with upper of upper respiratory problems and respiratory problems and stress? stress causing generationof dust, noise and vibration due to civil works. Regular sprinkling of water to suppress dust and avoiding using of vehicles and machineries which emit gasses exceeding particular standards, using approved crusher and asphalt plants will mitigate these impacts. Noise and vibration levels generated due to civils works will be managed within the particular standards. - Hazardous driving conditions where ✓ Some sections of the road construction interferes with pre-existing surface are intermittently roads? damaged and gravel surfaces are eroded. Road signal boards shall be applied in necessary locations to minimize road accidents. Speed limits shall be applied and monitored for all construction vehicles. - Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal ✓ Location of labor camps in construction camps and work sites, only at approved sites and and possible transmission of continues labor supervision communicable diseases from workers to shall minimize these local populations? impacts 904 - Creation of temporary breeding habitats ✓ Stagnation of water in form mosquito vectors of disease? empty cans, containers, tyres etc. shall be prevented and continues site supervision shall minimize these impacts. - Accident risks associated with ✓ Implementation of a proper increased vehicular traffic, leading to traffic management plan accidental spills of toxic materials and during the construction loss of life? period will minimize the road accidents during construction period. Providing safety measures, such as warning signs, barricades, night time visibility lamps will mitigate these impacts. - Increased noise and air pollution ✓ resulting from traffic volume? - Increased risk of water pollution from oil, grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? ✓ Attachments: Appendix 1: Photographs of the road Appendix 2: Location map of the road 905 Appendix 1- Photograghs of Road from Balagara Junction to Kachchigala Ara Lake Figure 1: Starting point of the Road Figure 2: Along the road 906 Figure3: Kachchigala Vidyalaya located at 1.930 on LHS of the road Figure 4: Along the road 907 Figure 5: An irrigation canal crossing at 2.070 km Figure 6:Temple located at 2.240 km on LHS of the road 908 Figure 7: End point of the road 909 Appendix 2 – Location Map 910 Design Recommendations Based on Environmental and Social Screening for incorporation in final design Name of Subproject: Balagara Juction to Kacchigala Ara Road Risk Category assigned by E and S Screening Low Risk Design Recommendations and guidance Design Justification Guidance to be Used Irrigation Department should be consulted in advance for road design in relation to irrigation structures and their recommendations if any should be incorporated to the design. Safety measures such as speed barriers, pedestrian crossings and other safety sign boards to be introduced to the design at the Kachchigala Primary School at 1.93km. Details of Internal Submission of Design Recommendations Submitted by Director - ESDD, RDA Date of submission 11 June 2021 Name of RDA design team member submission was made to Project Director – IRCDP, RDA Mode of transmission (Email, hand delivery) Email 911 Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGP) 1. Preamble The following Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGP) prepared for Balagara Junction to Kachchigala Ara Road of Ratnapura District should be considered as part and parcel of the Contractual Documents and shall be considered alongside the Technical Specifications, Drawings and Bill of Quantities. Thereby the prescriptions detailed in the CESGP are mandatory in nature and also contractually binding. The CESGP will also be equally applicable to Sub-Contractors including nominated Sub-Contractors if any. The Contractor shall be responsible for the compliance with the requirements of the CESGP. With the assistance of the Contactors on behalf of the Employer the Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) also referred to as Engineer shall monitor the compliance of the CESGP by the Contractor. The Contractor carrying out the works through a designated focal person as an Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO) shall assist the Engineer to conduct his duties as required in the CESGP implementation by (a) maintaining up to date records on actions taken by the Contractor with regard to the implementation of CESGP recommendations (b) through timely submission of reports, information and data to the employer through the Engineer, (c) via participating in the meetings conveyed by the Engineer or any relevant line agency and (d) any other assistance requested by the Engineer. A basic Terms of Reference for the ESSO to be appointed is included in Annex I of this document. 2. Suggested Criteria for Costing for Implementation of Measures in CESGP The Contractor shall include in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) prepared all costs to be incurred for the implementation of measures outlined in the CESGP as specific line items. The bidders are advised to carefully consider the CESGP requirements to be done during the construction stage when preparing the bid and pricing the items of work. The cost of CESGP requirements to be done during the construction stage shall be included in the Contract Price. Thus, separate payments shall not be made in respect of compliance with the CESGP. In case the Contractor or his sub-Contractor/s fails to implement the CESGP recommendations, after informing in writing to the Contractor, the Engineer shall take due actions as it is deemed necessary to ensure that the CESGP is properly implemented. 3. Environmental and Social Codes of Practice to be Complied with During the Implementation of the Contract The Contractor shall, throughout the execution and completion of the Works and the remedying of any defects therein: I. Have full regard for the safety of all persons employed by the Contractor and the Sub-Contractor(s) and keep the Site (so far as the same is under his control) in an orderly state appropriate to the avoidance of danger to such persons. II. Take all reasonable steps to protect the work force, communities, and environment (both on and off the Site) and to limit damage and nuisance to people and property resulting from pollution, noise and other results of his operations. III. Implement at minimum the following measures for E and S management during all phases of the Contract. IV. Be responsible for ensuring full compliance to the processes outlined below. 912 V. Prepare detailed Environmental and Social Method Statement (ESMS) clearly stating the approach, actions and manner in which the CESGP is to be implemented. o It is required from the Contractor to prepare the ESMS for each work site, if work shall be carried out at more than one site at once and time plan for implementation. o The ESMS shall be updated every 3 months and submit for the Engineers review and confirmation that any amendments to the construction methodology used on sites have been reviewed and incorporate specific measures as per this code. 3.1. Pre-Construction Impact Mitigation Prior to and During Mobilization 3.1.1. Utility Relocation- Based on the preliminary studies, utilities observed along the road are not necessary to be removed. However it is worthwhile to include a provision to relocate the utilities in case it is found necessary in the design stage and construction stage to perfect the work. In such case; The Contractor shall confirm the identification of the common utilities to be affected such as: telephone cables, electric cables, telephone and electric poles, water pipelines, public water taps, Community Based Water Pipe Lines etc as recommended by the Engineer. Affected utilities shall be relocated as instructed by the Engineer with the prior approval of the relevant utility providers at least 3 months from the start of contract starts and the Contractor should maintain written documentation of all concurrence. Original documents of such clearance should be made available to the Engineer. The Engineer shall ensure community consensus and minimum impact to common utilities like telephones, electricity supplies and water supplies and instruct the contractor accordingly of the required steps of management. 3.1.2. Removal of Trees Prior to Construction28.As per the preliminary studies removal of roadside trees is not found to be necessary. However, it is worthwhile to include a provision to fell trees in case it is found necessary during construction stage to enhance the safety of the road users in compatible with the design yet to be completed. In such case; ❖ The Employer, Engineer and the Contractor shall confirm the number of trees that shall be affected with girth size & species type and inform the community prior to removal of any large trees.29 ❖ Here it shall ensure that every effort shall be taken to protect the existing trees and to provide adequate protection to the trees to be retained with tree guards (e.g. Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars) as required. ❖ If any trees that are of importance to the community, such a Bo Trees, trees specially protected by the community or on private property, the Contractor shall work with the project Engineer to understand the due process to be followed and agreement made with the community. No such trees shall be removed without prior written consent from the Engineer and endorsed by the community. 28 The RDA will be responsible for ensuring adequate protection to the trees to be retained with tree guards (e.g. Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars) as required. 29 The RDA and Local Authority (LA) are required ensure that it is done in a proper manner by identifying all the trees affected due to road improvements, implement changes in design and alignment and the trees to be removed ( species, girth and the height) and trees to be protected prior to issuing the Bidding Document to the Bidders. Contractor shall have no authority to remove a tree without written clearance from the Engineer to the Contract. The community shall be made aware of this prior to inviting bids. All logs of commercial value shall be sold to the timber corporation and documentation maintained. If any compensatory plantation is required, that too either may be included in the contract or hand it over to Forest Department, LA and Community. The RDA will be responsible for making the arrangement and then instruct the contractor of any responsibilities there on forth. 913 ❖ Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the Engineer. ❖ All trees of commercial value shall be handed over to the Timber Corporation on removal and documented. ❖ Compensatory plantation by way of Re-plantation of at least thrice the number of trees cut should be carried out in the project area. (Please Refer Tree Protection/ Tree Re-Planting Procedures outlined in 3.2.22. 3.1.3. Construction of labor camps where applicable ❖ The Contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the Engineer for the location, layout and facilities provided for labor camp prior to erection. ❖ The Contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the Engineer. ❖ Separate accommodation should be provided with all required facilities for female laborers ❖ All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. The sewage system for the camp must be planned and implemented with approval from the Local Public Health Inspector (PHI) and such approvals should be made available for inspection by the Engineer’ ❖ Adequate health care shall be provided for the work force including basic screening in line with national public health requirements and observation based assessment of the quality of living conditions and these documents shall be made available for the inspection by the Engineer. ❖ Upon completion of Works the labor camp site shall be cleared and site should be reinstated to previous condition. ❖ If facilities are rented from local communities of facilities provided by the contractor as labor accommodation, the Contractor shall ensure that no nuisances or disturbances are caused to the local communities due to labor misconduct. ❖ Local labor should be secured as much as possible so that providing accommodation facilities for laborers will be reduced 3.1.4. Planning of temporary Traffic arrangements ❖ Traffic control plan shall be provided by the Contractor to the Engineer for approval. Engineer shall submit the approved plan to the Employer one week prior to the closure of the road, if required. ❖ The traffic control plans shall contain details of temporary diversion, details of arrangements for construction under traffic, details of traffic arrangement after cessation of work each day, signage, safety measures for transport of hazardous materials and arrangement of flagmen. 3.1.5. Material Sourcing ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that sand, aggregates and other quarry materials are sourced only from licensed sources and the Contractor shall provide details of the quarries including the location, owner, the quantity, copy of the license before the first progress meeting. Updates shall be provided at all the subsequent progress meetings. ❖ The Contractor shall source all borrow materials only from licensed sources. ❖ Where the Contractor shall use self-owned borrow/quarry sites the Contractor shall be a licensed holder and the original documents shall be made available for the inspection of the Engineer. The Contractor shall further follow the guidance provided in section 3.2.25. ❖ Sourcing of any material from any protected areas and/or designated natural areas are strictly prohibited. 914 3.1.6. The Use of Alternate Construction Material The Contractor in discussion with the Engineer if willing shall identify and propose in the bid sources and suitability of alternate materials should be identified. In case of availability of alternate materials, the Engineer via the agreed design shall specify the following: (i) Characteristics and availability of the material (ii) Possibility of use in the project (iii) Methods of testing, specifications, recommended usage and (iv) Mechanism for procuring and transporting to the site. The feasibility of its use shall be based on the lead from the project corridor, suitability of the material and the extent of use as endorsed by the Engineer and RDA A separate BOQ should be included for alternate materials in case they are available in the proximity of the project area and the Engineer and RDA to include their use for a particular subproject. Testing shall be done as per IS specifications, in order to evaluate suitability of the alternate materials. In case test results do not match the specifications; option of blending the material with standard materials to meet the required specifications should be explored. The PIU must ensure that the use of alternate material is as per specifications. The Contractor shall approach the supplier identified based on lead and material suitability and shall sign an agreement specifying the quantity of the material to be procured. 3.1.7. Management of the spread of Covid-19 or handling sudden Pandemic outbreaks ❖ The contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Public Health Inspectorss and adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. ❖ The contractor will ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning will be made for spacing. ❖ The contractor will at all times, ensure proper hand washing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. ❖ Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. Daily records of these checks should be maintained by the contractors site staff. ❖ If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the contractor will immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 3.1.8. Information Disclosure among Stakeholders ❖ Contractor shall consult the Irrigation Department in advance and necessary modifications shall be made to ensure the design will meet their requirements. ❖ The Contractor shall take measures to make the residents who are affected physically or by noise aware of the possible impact caused by the Works carried out by providing them with information on the construction activities; muster their views for possible impact mitigation as this shall also ensure a good rapport and less complaints. This should be carried-out immediately after the mobilization at Site and in reasonable intervals if needed. ❖ A copy of the CESGP should be made available at both Contractor’s and the Engineer’s site office for reference. ❖ The Contractor with the guidance from the Engineer shall make all labor including that of sub- Contractors where applicable aware of all the agreed provisions outlined in this CESGP. 3.1.9. Land donation 915 ❖ Land donation will be involved only for the land required for the design requirements including realignment of bends or construction of cross drainages, lead aways in the locations where required. ❖ If land need from the public, negotiation with property owners will be carried out with involvement of a third party, the respective Divisional Secretariat. ❖ All efforts must be made to minimize the land donation for the project ❖ Agreement between the donor and the recipient shall be executed as per the format prepared for land donation. ❖ Survey fees, notary charges for modifying the deed shall be borne by the project to free any legal encumbrances caused as a result of taking the lands for road works. 3.1.10. Land Acquisition (If required) Land acquisition is not envisaged in IRCDP. However, Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) is prepared for the project to guide land acquisition if there’s any need arises. The Land acquisition process will be initiated as per the Land Acquisition Act and its regulations. The payment of compensation will be done according to Entitlement matrix of RPF. 3.1.11. Identifying locations to provide temporary access ❖ Contractor shall identify locations where permanent access is blocked for construction. ❖ The consultation with property owners is necessary if the access of residents and business places expected to be damaged during construction. ❖ In cases of access of common properties including small shrines, temples and schools, the temporary access needs to be discussed with care takers or heads of schools. ❖ If the structures of common properties are located close to roads, safety measures need to be identified to protect the structures. 3.2. Site Management and Mitigation of Impacts during Construction Phase 3.2.1. Transportation and Storage of construction materials ❖ Sites for storage of construction materials should be identified, without affecting the traffic and other common utilities that shall lead to access issues as the compound is operational. ❖ All material should be transported in fully covered trucks in accordance with the applicable laws and the regulations of the country. Overloading of vehicles with materials should be controlled and done in a manner to suit the trucks capacity. ❖ Construction material such as cement, sand and metal should be stored in closed structures or in a contained manner. 3.2.2. Management of Dust and Fugitive Emissions ❖ All construction materials such as sand, metal, lime, bricks etc. should be transported under cover to the site and stored under cover at the sight. Plastic sheeting (of about 6 mm minimum thickness) can be used and held in place with weights, such as old tires (with measures to avoid water collection in them) or cinder blocks, with the edges of the sheeting buried, or by the use of other anchoring systems. This shall minimize the levels of airborne dust. 916 ❖ Mud patches caused by material transporting vehicles in the access road should be immediately cleaned ❖ Continual water sprinkling should be carried out in the work and fill areas and the access road if dust stir is observed. Water sprinkling should be done more frequently on days that are dry and windy (at least four time’s day) as the levels of dust can be elevated during dry periods. Especial attention should be paid to the Kachchigala School at 1.93km. ❖ Dust barriers should be used during all construction activities, especially in areas along roads with heavy traffic, commercial and residential areas. ❖ The minimum height of barriers should be 6ft . Material such as Amano roofing sheets, fine mesh geo textiles are recommended materials to be used for setting up dust barriers ❖ Dust masks should be provided to the laborers for the use at required times. ❖ Tire washing facility/ies should be established for all vehicles leaving from material storage sites, yards, plants etc… to minimise mud transferred to the public roads. 3.2.3. Management of Noise related Nuisances ❖ Construction activities along the road and use of access roads should be minimized during 7:00AM to 8:30AM; 1:00PM to 2:00PM and 4:30PM to 6:00PM if there are schools and government/private office premises are located. This shall not only to reduce noise levels but also help mitigate congestion issues in the area due to the construction activities. E.g. – Around Kachchigala Primary School at 1.93km 917 ❖ All Equipment should be in good serviced condition. Regular maintenance of all construction vehicles and machinery to meet noise control regulations stipulated by the CEA in 1996 (Gazette Extra Ordinary, No 924/12) must be conducted for vehicles/machinery that shall be used in construction on site and for transport. ❖ Noise generating work shall not be carried out during public holidays without prior clearance from the Engineer. If at all, special attention should be made if a religious places, schools during operating hours, public courts or any other affected nearby community. ❖ Labor gangs should be warned to work with minimum noise. Strict labor supervision should be undertaken in this respect. Number of night time resident laborers should be minimized. ❖ Temporary sound barriers also should be erected around buildings or premises as appropriate to shield residents if there are complaints from them. 3.2.4. Vehicular noise pollution at residential / sensitive receptors (E.g. – Kachchigala Primary School at 1.93km) ❖ Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. The practice must be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ❖ Immobile construction equipment shall be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors, where possible. These include, the pre-school, places of worship and households. ❖ All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be employed. 3.2.5. Noise from vehicles, machinery and equipment ❖ The Contractor shall submit the list of high noise/vibration generating machinery &equipment to the Engineer for approval. ❖ Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery must be done regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. ❖ Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum. 3.2.6. Management of Impacts due to Vibration ❖ The Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that construction works do not result in damage to adjacent properties due to vibration or any other means. ❖ Prior to commencement of excavation, blasting activity, the Contractor shall undertake a condition survey of existing structures within the zone of influence, as agreed with the relevant government agencies and the engineer. ❖ Contractor shall carry out monitoring at the nearest vibration sensitive receptor during blasting or when other equipment causing vibrations are used. ❖ The Contractor shall modify the method of construction until compliance with the criteria, if vibration levels exceed the relevant vibration criteria. ❖ Contractor shall pay due consideration on vibration impacts of blasting on adjoining structures. Explosive loads shall be determined so that excessive vibration can be avoided, and blasts shall be controlled blasting in nature. Notwithstanding to these provisions Contractor is liable for any damage caused by blasting work. ❖ Contractor shall compensate or repair any damage occurred to third party property/ies as a result of his activity as agreed with the affected party and the Engineer. 918 3.2.7. Removal and Disposal of construction debris and excavated materials ❖ During site clearance activities, demolition and debris removal must be carried out swiftly and in well-planned manner. Possibly debris removal can be carried out during non-peak hours to avoid traffic at the site. ❖ The Contractor shall identify the sites for debris disposal and should be finalized prior to start of the earthworks; Spoil and other disposal materials should only be dumped at sites for which prior approval from relevant authorities such as the Local Authority (LA) have been obtained. Taking into account the following o The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses o No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping o Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side o Located at least 100m from the designated forest land. o Avoid disposal on productive land. o Minimize the construction debris by balancing the cut and fill requirements to the possible extent. ❖ The Contractor should avoid any spillage of spoil when transporting such materials to the approved material dumping sites agreed with the Engineer. 3.2.8 Protection of topsoil ❖ The Contractor should attempt to reuse the cut material from earthworks for project activities where possible 3.2.9. Control of Sedimentation and Soil Erosion ❖ Debris material shall be disposed in such a manner that existing drainage paths are not blocked. ❖ Silt traps shall be constructed to avoid siltation into the water ways where necessary along the road corridor. Appropriate silt control measure as given in Annex 3 should be applied at the edge of the road along the irrigation canal from 0.3 – 1.6 on right hand side to minimize contamination of the irrigation canal with soil washed off from the road. ❖ To avoid siltation, drainage paths should not be directed to waterways and they should be separated from such water bodies ❖ Embankment slopes, slopes of cuts, etc. shall not be unduly exposed to erosive forces. ❖ These exposed slopes shall be graded and covered by grass or other suitable materials per the specifications. ❖ During the rainy season open cuts/slopes should be covered with fixed polythene sheeting to avoid excessive erosion. ❖ All fills, back fills and slopes should be compacted immediately to reach the specified degree of compaction and establishment of proper mulch. ❖ Work that lead to heavy erosion shall be avoided during the raining season. If such activities need to be continued during rainy season prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer by submitting a proposal on actions that will be undertaken by the Contractor to prevent erosion. 919 ❖ The work, permanent or temporary shall consist of measures as per design or as directed by the engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution to the satisfaction of the engineer. ❖ Typical measures include the use of berms, dikes sediment basins, fiber mats, mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. ❖ All sedimentation and pollution control work and maintenance thereof are deemed, as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work and no separate payment shall be made for their implementation. ❖ Further Guidance on cost effective measures to follow are presented in Annex III. 3.2.10. Pollution from Fuel and Lubricants ❖ The Contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking location, fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located away from rivers and irrigation canal/ponds. ❖ Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. ❖ Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) as approved by the Engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products shall be disposed off in accordance with standards set under the National Environmental Act or by the Central Environmental Authority of Sri Lanka/Ministry of Environment(CEA/MoE), ❖ Engineer shall certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of (CEA/MoE) or any other relevant laws. 3.2.11. Public and Worker Safety The Site should be barricaded at all time in a day with adequate marking, safety tape, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of individuals using the compound on a daily basis. ( Items such as parking cones, lights, tubular markers, orange and white strips and barricades of a luminous nature for night visibility) The Site should be clearly demarcated by the above means and restriction of access to public to the site will help the safety of public. Safety signboards should be displayed at all necessary locations. The Contractor should obtain a Third party insurance to compensate any damages, injuries caused to the public or laborers during the construction period. All vehicles used in the construction process should be operated by experienced and trained operators under supervision. Basic onsite safety training should be conducted for all laborers during the EMP training prior to the start of the construction activities. 920 All digging and installation work should be completed in one go, if this task is not accomplished the area should be isolated using luminous safety tape and barricading structures surrounding the whole area. Trenches should be progressively rehabilitated once work is completed. Material loading and unloading should be done in an area, well away from traffic and barricaded. Construction wastes should be removed within 24 hours from the site to ensure public safety. Special attention should be paid at the Kachchigala Primary School where all construction activities should be done under continuous supervision during the schooling hours and a safe, clearly barricaded access should be facilitated to children to the school.Safety Gear for Labors Protective footwear and protective goggles should be provided to all workers employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. Welder's protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. The Contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs. In addition, the Contractor shall maintained in stock at the site office, gloves, ear muffs, goggles, dust masks, safety harness and any other equipment considered necessary. A safety inspection checklist should be prepared taking into consideration what the workers are supposed to be wearing and monitored on a monthly basis and recorded. Notices to the public and workers should be displayed in all three languages Contractor should organize awareness programs for local public on Road Safety and two of such programs should be conducted during the construction phase. All laborers should be made aware about the Labor GRM and they should have a convenient access to GRCs. 921 3.2.12. Prevention of accidents Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches/manholes during construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances should be available at the site office at all times Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital should also be insured. Names and contact information for emergency services such as Ambulance services, hospitals, police and the fire brigade should be prepared as a sign board and displayed at the work site. 3.2.13. Presence of Outside Labor in a Residential Area Strict labor supervision should be undertaken. There should be labor awareness programs to educate the laborers about their general behavior while at work as well as their own safety. 3.2.14. Operation of labor camps The Contractor shall construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labor camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. The Contractor shall provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly emptied and disposed of in a hygienic manner 3.2.15. Management of the spread of Covid-19 or handling sudden Pandemic outbreaks The Contractor shall firstly follow all measures outlined for pandemic management by the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health and Local Public Health officers and adhere to all relevant guidelines applicable (https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19). Please refer Annex 28 of ESMF of IRCDP for more details. The Contractor shall ensure that there is set number of workers as per the guidance as well as in labor camps to prevent overcrowding and to allow social distancing. Where necessary in labor camps additional provisioning shall be made for spacing. The Contractor shall at all times, ensure proper handwashing and sanitation facilities are available on the site. Measures should be in place to undertake daily temperature checks of workforce and enable social distancing at the work site and interactions with communities should be minimized. 922 If a worker is diagnosed with symptoms related to the said pandemic the Contractor shall immediately inform the PHI and follow instructions laid out by the national health agencies. 3.2.16. Prevention of Vector based Diseases Contractor shall take necessary actions to prevent breeding of mosquitoes at places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings. Stagnation of water in all areas including gutters, used and empty cans, containers, tires, etc. shall be prevented. Approved chemicals to destroy mosquitoes and larvae should be regularly applied. All borrow sites should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the Central Environmental Authority and relevant local authorities The Contractor shall keep all places of work, labor camps, plus office and store buildings clean devoid of garbage to prevent breeding of rats and other vectors such as flies. 3.2.17. Handling Gender issues including Gender base violence. Equal opportunity shall be ensured while requirement of project staff including contractors working force. The salary/ wages and other payments due on service provided to the project should not be classified on the Gender basis. The sanitary facilities in sites and labor camps should be designed with consideration of suitable location, comfort ability for female users and safe access. Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual harassment can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual harassment shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. 3.2.18. Issues due to labor influx Overcrowded or camp-based living conditions can significantly alter existing levels of communicable diseases including respiratory problems, diarrheal and vector-borne diseases and tuberculosis, which also increases the risks of disease being introduced and spreading through host communities. Priority should be given for workers who are inhabited in area to reduce the influx of exotic population. Adequate and comfortable accommodation and hygienic service facility should be provided to Minimize the health risk of spreading disease Awareness program on HIV and other venereal diseases should be conducted for all the workers engaged in construction activities Avoid or reduce labour influx where possible. Explore possibility of introducing a requirement to hire local labour (at least a percentage) by the contractor. This should be done through the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the area that will be affected by the project interventions. Contractors to implement robust measures to prevent sexual harassment, gender-based violence (GBV) o Training of workforce – on unacceptable conduct o Informing workers about national laws o Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract o Introduce sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., termination) o Cooperation with law enforcement agencies o Contractor shall maintain a logbook to record workers’ grievances and complaint/ suggestion boxes can be placed at the supervision consultant’s office. o A focal point will be designated to receive the complaints. The contact details of the focal point will be displayed in notice board of respective office. 923 o The workers will be made aware of GRM procedure through toolbox meetings. 3.2.19. Surface Drainage and Possible Water Stagnation Provide storm water drain system in the premises which shall discharge water to the improved roadside storm water drain. Carry out overall storm water management in the premises during construction using temporary ditches, sand bag barriers etc. Temporary flooding due to excavation. Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to excavation during the laying of pipes, cutting activities. 3.2.20. Protection of Physical Cultural Resources (PCRs) close to the Site. The Contractor shall ensure that protective fencing as agreed with the community and or head of the physical cultural resource (i.e.Buddha Statue and Bo tree at 6° 16.287'N, 80° 51.982'E) is established to avoid any impacts during the civil works. • Contractor shall conduct and document a crack survey of the site prior to construction to ensure that no damage is caused due to vibrations associated with the civil works and shall take all requisite measures to ensure so. • The Contractor shall not, park vehicles or store construction material in close proximity to the PCR or site labor camps in immediate vicinity of the PCR. • Labors shall be briefed to ensure that no acts of vandalism shall be tolerated and shall be penalized. Workers should not be allowed to trespass in to such areas. • Unless agreed with the community the Contractor shall not block access to any known places of worship or PCRs along the project trace. 3.2.21. Tree Protection during Construction Phase • Giving due protection to the trees that fall in the shoulders /corridor of impact shall be the prime focus during Construction/post construction • Masonry tree guards, Low level RCC tree guards, Circular Iron Tree Guard with Bars, use of plate compactors near trees may also be considered where necessary 3.2.22. Tree Re-Planting Re-plantation of at least thrice (1:3) the number of trees cut should be carried out along the project road. Where the design recommends tree planting should be undertaken in other areas as compensation the Contractor shall propose a suitable location in discussion with the local communities and Engineer and undertake the replanting activities here. Growth and survival of trees planted shall be ensured and monitoring done at least for a period of 3 years . Survival status shall be reported on monthly basis to the Engineer. 3.2.23. Clearing/Closure of Construction Site/Labor Camps Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineer. The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. 924 On completion of the works, all temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor ’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. 3.2.24. Management of Contractor Operated Quarry and Borrow Sites 3.2.24.1. Borrowing of Earth and Management of Self Operated Borrow Sites In the event the Contractor shall use a self-operated borrow site The Contractor shall comply with the environmental requirements/guidelines issued by the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB), CEA and the respective local authorities with respect of locating borrow areas and with regard to all operations related to excavation and transportation of earth from such sites. The Contractor can also find suitable soil materials from currently operated licensed borrow pits in the surrounding area, subject to approval of the engineer No borrow-sites be used (current approved) or newly established within areas protected under Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (FFPO) and Forest Ordinance (FO) of Sri Lanka Borrow areas shall not be opened without having a valid mining license from the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) The location, depth of excavation and the extent of the pit or open cut area shall be as approved by the engineer. All borrow pits/areas should be rehabilitated at the end of their use by the Contractor in accordance with the requirements/guidelines issued by the GSMB, CEA and the respective local authority. Establishment of borrow pits/areas and its operational activities shall not cause any adverse impact to the near-by properties. Also, shall not be a danger of health hazard to the people. Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure the stability of slopes including those related to temporary works and borrow pits and closure of the sites as per the Guidance provided in Annex 2 of the CESGP. 3.2.24.2. Quarry Operations and Management of Self Operated Quarry Sites- Applicable if the contractor will use own quarry. In the event the Contractor manages a self-owned existing quarry sites available in the project area They should be operated with a valid IML EPL and trade license Selected quarry sites should have proper safety measures such as warnings, safety nets etc., and third-party insurance cover to protect external parties that may be affected due to blasting. Quarry sites should not be established within protected sites identified under the FFPO and FO It is recommended not to seek material from quarries that have ongoing disputes with community. The maintenance and rehabilitation of the access roads in the event of damage by the Contractor s operations shall be a responsibility of the Contractor. Copies of all relevant licenses should be maintained by the Contractor for review and documentation by the engineer 3.2.25. Procedures for Dealing with Chance Finds 3.2.25.1. Flora and Chance found Fauna The Contractor shall take reasonable precaution to prevent workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any flora (plant/vegetation) and fauna (animal) including fishing in any water body and hunting of any animal. If any wild animal is found near the construction site at any point of time, the Contractor shall immediately upon discovery thereof acquaint the Engineer and carry out the Engineer's instructions for dealing with the same. 925 The Engineer shall report to the nearby Forest Department /Department of Wild Life Conservation (range office or divisional office) and shall take appropriate steps/ measures, if required in consultation with the forest officials. 3.2.25.2. Chance Found Archaeological Property All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other remains or things of geological or archaeological interest discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant legislation. The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. He shall, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. The Engineer shall seek direction from the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and inform the project EO to follow the Chance Find Procedures set forth. 3.2.26. Handling Social and Environmental Issues during Construction The Contractor shall appoint a person (Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO)) responsible for community liaison and to handle public complaints regarding environmental/ social related matters. All public complaints shall be entered into the Complaints Register. The Engineer shall promptly investigate and review environmental complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints. A register of complaints shall be maintained. Any complaint received shall be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs upon receipt of the complaint citing the action taken/to be taken by the Environmental Officer on complaints thereof. A final report shall be forwarded to the Engineer within 3 Days 3.2.27. Prevention of Sexual exploitation, child trafficking and child labour ❖ Contractor shall maintain records of recruitment and employment of contract workers (including subcontractors) with age verification to avoid child labor. ❖ Trafficking of children (forced/bonded labour) is prohibited under the project. ❖ Institutional arrangement should be adopted to monitor and taking action against the Sexual exploitation can be happened at the site to the workers and general public. The confidential reporting mechanism for sexual exploitation shall be incorporated in to the Grievance readdress Mechanism of the Project. ❖ Contractor shall not employ workers below the age of 14 years ❖ If there are workers below the age of 18 years and 15 years, they should only be engaged in nonhazardous work that would not interfere child’s education 3.3. Completion of Works and Demobilization Stage 3.3.1. Clearing/Closure of Construction Site/Labor Camps Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the engineer. The plan is to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization. This includes borrow sites and storage yards as well On completion of the works, all temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish cleared, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor ’s expenses, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. 926 All solid waste shall be disposed in preapproved sites or via the local authority once the construction is complete. No waste material or structured shall be left behind on site once the Contractor demobilizes. 3.3.2. Environmental Enhancement/ Landscaping of Shoulders Landscape plantation, including turfing of shoulders, slopes, edge treatment of water bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed design or typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid Documents. The contactor also shall remove all debris, piles of unwanted earth, spoil material, away from the road corridor and from other workplaces and disposed at locations designated or acceptable to the Engineer or as per the stipulated waste management criteria of this CESGP. 3.3.3. Road furnishing on safety. The Contractor shall ensure that all safety signage and indicative markings are installed on site as per the guidance of the design prior to demobilization. Stakeholder consultation notes Please refer Annex IV for the stakeholder consultation carried out at the national level for the IRCDP. Stakeholder consultation conducted along the road Date Details of Stakeholder Key concerns raised/Suggestions Type of Number of Provided Stakeholder Participants (M/F) 12.03.2021 GramaNiladari, Male • Majority of people living along the road are Sinhalese. Buddhism is the Thunkama religion of this population. • One public transport, a bus is operating on this road. • Kachchigala Primary School is located in the project area. Teachers come to this school from the outside areas. 11.03.2021 Shop Owner Female • Agriculture is the main livelihood activity in the area. • At the moment, only one bus is operating on the road. After developing this road, public bus services will increase. • School going children, farmers, office workers, and business community in the area are the main road users of this road. 927 11.03.2021 Businessman Male • The existing road surface is damaged, so this road development is very good. • Agriculture is the main economic activity in the area. • After the road development land values will increase, travel time will decrease, and vehicle maintenance cost will reduce. 928 Chapter 3: Design Drawings Design drawings prepared for each subproject from SR01 to SR26 are attached in Annex V of this document. Design drawings are comprised of; ❖ Package details ❖ Proposed road improvement types ❖ Proposed cross sections according to existing ROW and site condition 929 Annexes Annex I: Terms of Reference for Recruitment of Contractor Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer (ESSO) The Contractor through an appointment of dedicated / qualified Environmental and Social Safeguards officer (ESSO) shall be responsible in implementation of ESMP/CESGP requirements by; a) Maintaining up-to-date records on actions taken by the Contractor with regards to implementation of ESMP/CESGP recommendations and public complians. b) Timely (weekly) submission of reports, information and data on compliance to the Engineer /Implementation Agency and or where applicable to the Senior Environmental Safeguards Specialist/Senior Safeguards Social Specialist of the Implementing Agency through Engineer/Supervision consultant (SC). c) Participating in the meetings conveyed by the Engineer and d) Any other assistance requested by the Engineer in terms of handling compliance issues on site with regard to E and S issues identified. The ESSO shall be the primary focal point of contact for the assistance with all environmental and social issues during the pre-construction and construction phases and shall ensure all site management activities are completed in accordance with the ESMP/CESGP at the point of demobilization. He/ She shall be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the ESMP/CESGP and as the appointed officer should be available on the site fulltime basis during the project period and ensure the Environmental and Social Method Statement. The ESSO shall promptly investigate and review environmental related complaints and implement the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaints or impacts identified as specified in the ESMP/CESGP and where applicable seek guidance from the Engineer. A register of all complaints is to be passed to the Engineer within 24 hrs they are received, with the action taken by the ESSO on complains thereof. In addition, ESSO is required to perform following tasks as well; 1. Prepare a monthly ESMP/CESGP implementation checklist report, including photo documentation of implementation and submit it to the Project Engineer. 2. Participation for the periodic Grievance Redressing Committee Meetings at Village Level, Implementation Agency Level and PMU/PIU Level as applicable and requested by the Engineer. 3. Ensure the implementation of the ESMP/CESGP by all Contractor/Sub Contrator workers on site and report any issues to the Engineer. Qualifications required Environmental Social Safeguards Officer preferably possessing a bachelor’s degree with minimum of 2 years experiences in the relevant field or minimum of four (4) years of experiences in the similar capacity. Preferably, experience in specific project related works is required. It is essential to have both Sinhala & English language ability (speaking) and Computer Knowledge of MS Office. 930 Annex II: Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Borrow Pits Illustration on the Borrow Pit Rehabilitation 931 Mitigation Measures to be implemented The following conditions must follow by the Contractor during the construction period in borrowing earth: o The sides of the pits should be sloped with a minimum angle of 1:3, to enable the escape of animals that may accidentally fall into the pits. o The borrow pits should be restored by filling them or when it is not practical to rehabilitate them as small tanks/water holes enabling wild animals to use as a water source o The earth borrowing activity at the identified site should be carried out only during the given time period of from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm o Borrowing earth, transportation and unloading should be carried out under the inspection of Assistant Director (Mahaweli/Irrigation) or an officer appointed by him o A 15-cm topsoil will be stripped off from the borrow pit and this shall be stored in stockpiles in a designated area for height not exceeding 2m and side slopes not steeper than 1:2 (Vertical: Horizontal). o Suitable drainage ditches or conduits shall be constructed or installed to avoid conditions where small pools of water that are, or are likely to become noxious, or foul, collect or remain on the borrow area. Surface drainage must be designed to minimize erosion during runoff and major rainfall events. o Borrow Pit shall be backfilled with clean or inert fill. There shall be no material of deleterious nature (i.e. any material that would be classed as hazardous or waste). Please refer to the diagram above for the Illustration on borrow pit rehabilitation. o Non-usable material including overburden, screenings and rocks, should be placed in the pit bottom and covered with Topsoil stripped from the surface so as to facilitate water seepage, planting grass and tree planting to be carried out using the Native trees. o Once the site is reclaimed, any fences where they exist shall be removed to permit re-vegetation. o Access and haul roads to the pit must be restored in a mutually agreeable manner where these are considered unnecessary after extraction has been completed. o Above conditions should be included in the contract document and must monitor whether they are followed. o Precautions must be taken to minimize spreading of the listed invasive species. • Destroy the listed invasive plants as much as possible prior to borrowing material. • Surface soil of the borrow site should be separated and stored to prevent transporting seeds of the invasive plants to the tank. This surface soil can use when restoring the borrow pit. • When restoring the invasive plants if any germinated in soil should be removed and burn. • Wash down of all vehicles that use to transport borrow materials before leaving the site 932 Annex III: Detailed Method for Control of Erosion Contract During Construction Phase i. Prescribed Method of Erosion Control Matting Description The design specifications as well as locations should be finalized during the Project Preparation Phase. During the execution period in post-construction stage, PIU must ensure that all the guidelines are to be followed as per specifications during the site preparation and installation of erosion control matting. Following are the steps need to be followed for the placing erosion control matting: Site Preparation The areas should be fertilized and seeded. A smooth surface free of depressions that allows water to collect or flow under matting is required. The soil should be left with loose surface after seeding. The material should be steel wire formed into “U” shape and should be 15 cm to 25 cm long. Installation Filter fabric made of biodegradable material (eg. Choir Matting/ Jute) should be placed horizontally on the slope less than 2:1 Prior to netting, a 10 cm anchor trench should be dug at the top and toe of the slope with the top trench placed 30 cm back from the crown, or a berm over which the fabric can be carried. For horizontal application, work must proceed from the bottom towards the top of the slope with a 10 cm overlap. Cutting material should be folded less than 7.5 cm to 10 cm at the end, stapled and covered. Staples should be placed at a spacing of 22.5 cm to 30 cm apart in the trenches along the horizontal lap joints. 933 ii. Detailed Specification for Brush Barriers Description A brush barrier is a temporary barrier used to control sediment transport by using the residue materials available from clearing and grubbing. Design and Construction Criteria Brush should be cut and windrowed approximately 3 m from the toe of the slope. The brush barrier should be packed densely and should be a minimum of 1.2 m high before compressing. This may be accomplished during clearing and grubbing by having equipment push the brush, tree trimmings, shrubs, stones ,root mats, and other materials into a mounded row on the contour. Logs placed within the barrier, parallel to the toe, can help reduce failures. A brush barrier may be compressed by running a bulldozer along the top of the windrow. The compressed barrier should be 0.9 m to 1.5 m high and 1.5 m to 3.0 m wide. The top of the barrier should be at least 1.5 m below the finished roadway A brush barrier may be left in place after construction unless it is in an aesthetically sensitive area or it is indicated otherwise on plans. 934 Maintenance Inspect a brush barrier after each rainfall and make necessary repairs. Sediment deposits should be removed when they reach approximately half the barrier's height. 935 Annex IV: National level stakeholder consultation Date Issues Raised by Participants By Whom Responses by the Project Team 27.04.2021 Have received information about the Deputy Director, The concerns on IRCDP. There are roads owned by Local landslides, drain Provincial Road Development Authority Governments, system along the in frontrunner list and these roads needs Provincial road and to be developed. Development of rural Council, incorporation of roads was ignored in the past. People Sabaragamuwa. passing bays will like to donate lands for the road be considered by development as road is important to the project. them. Therefore, its good if the road can be widened. The development of drain system along the roads is also important when developing the roads. If not, the storm water flows on the roads and road get damaged. And, passing bays needs to be incorporated, otherwise, as two vehicles cannot pass from each other. Ratnapura district is a land slide prone area and this needs to be considered. Doing the development without creating environmental issues is important. 27.04.2021 It is good to develop these provincial Director, Roads, Improvements of roads. And, its good if the total length of Provincial bends will be roads can be developed. The bends of Council, considered by the these roads needs to be improved and its Sabaragamuwa. project for future good, if the road widening is possible. improvements. When Road Development Authority develops provincial roads, it is easy for the council and then, council can consider the development of roads under local authorities. 27.04.2021 Passaramulla – Denagama – Nelliwala Chairman, People and (SR1) road is located in this PS. This road is ImbulpePradeshiya political authority essential to be developed as it connects with Sabah will be informed Balangoda – Hatton road and Colombo – about proposed Badulla road. There are tea and vegetable development prior cultivations and road development will to starting of civil facilitate the transport of these agricultural works. produce. The Udugama school will be upgraded to a national school soon, and this is the only road to reach the school. Further, this is the main road for people living in 936 Date Issues Raised by Participants By Whom Responses by the Project Team around 20 GN divisions. There are no environmental issues in this road. It is good if the road can be widened. The people and the political authority in the area should be made aware of the proposed development prior to starting of civil works. 27.04.2021 It is good to develop rural roads. Within this Chairman, People will be PS, a PRDA road is selected for the Imbulpe informed about development under frontrunner list. There is Pradeshiya Sabah proposed an estate population living in this area. development prior These roads are footpaths earlier and now to starting of civil the roads have been widened. The land works. donation is acceptable, and people will donate lands if required, for the development. There will be no environmental issues. Inform all people living in this PS area, about the development prior to starting of civil works. 937 Annex V: Design Drawings 938