India - Tamil Nadu Sustainable Urban Development Project : environmental assessment (Vol. 2) : Environmental impact assessment report for water supply improvement scheme to Nagercoil municipality in Kanyakumari district (English)

The objective of the Tamil Nadu Sustainable Urban Development Project for India is to demonstrate improved urban management practices and improve urban services delivery in participating Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in a financially sustainable manner. Some... See More + The objective of the Tamil Nadu Sustainable Urban Development Project for India is to demonstrate improved urban management practices and improve urban services delivery in participating Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in a financially sustainable manner. Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (i) all clearance required during construction will be ensured and made available before start of work; (ii) adequate measures will be taken and checked to control the Baseline parameters of Air, Water and Noise pollution; (iii) the contractor will identify site for temporary use of land for construction sites or storage of construction materials, etc.; (iv) where loose soil is met with, shoring and strutting will be provided to avoid collapse of soil; (v) a suitable site identified for safe disposal, in low lying areas within the project area as approved by the Engineer in charge and to other low lying area in consultation with local body; (vi) site identified for safe storage and handling of chemicals and other hazardous materials provided with proper display of requirements and marking as protected area; (vii) the contractor will provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly emptied and disposed off in a hygienic manner as per the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan approved by the Engineer; (viii) maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery will be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum; (ix) Control valves would be provided in the inlet of all booster stations, ULB sumps and service reservoirs to control the flow; and (x) the backwash water is collected in the recycle sump and the solids allowed settling during one hour detention period and will be recirculated into the treatment unit, besides this will also be reused for green belt.  See Less -