Maldives - Enhancing Education Development Project : environmental assessment (English)

The development objective of the Enhancing Education Development Project is to enhance and strengthen strategic dimensions of education access and quality. Negative impacts include: a) the management of wastes at the rehabilitation /construction sites... See More + The development objective of the Enhancing Education Development Project is to enhance and strengthen strategic dimensions of education access and quality. Negative impacts include: a) the management of wastes at the rehabilitation /construction sites (waste water, solid waste, rejection and elimination of wastes such as oils and paints, demolished material), soil erosion, loss of vegetation, as well as dust and noise during the works; b) issues around the water supply, sanitation and solid waste management in the schools; c) high demand of material for construction, such as wood for furniture and windows, sand, etc.; d) structural integrity of the facilities; and e) issues related to use and disposal of chemicals from laboratories. Mitigation measures include: 1) regular removal of debris generated to an approved disposal site; 2) if demolished material contains hazardous waste, disposal should be carried out as per the guidelines provided; 3) all materials should be stored in a manner to minimize erosion. Silt traps shall be placed where appropriate to minimize sedimentation of nearby waterways; 4) drainage paths should be cut at the early stages of the construction work to divert the storm water out; 5) divert the waste water to the sewage systems with the approval of the relevant authority; 6) all machines should good conditions without any possible leaks; 7) handling of fuel, oils and lubricants for the machines should be done on designated workshops; 8) vehicle drivers should maintain appropriate speeds in order to avoid accidents, especially when driving in school premises; 9) noise shall be kept to minimum required standards during school hours in order to prevent any inconveniences; and 10) materials such as gravel and soil shall be covered during transport.  See Less -